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Iran sets sights on 6.5m Larijani: Israel foreign tourist arrivals TOURISM TEHRAN — Iran tourism at the Cultural Heritage, Tour- deskaims to draw some ism and Handicrafts Organization. 6.5 million foreign travelers by the “However, it takes time to clean end of the current calendar year 1396 up international image of the county wishing Iraq’s division (March 20, 2018), though the coun- that for years have been tarnished try’s tourism infrastructure and public by some Western outlets, the official services are in need to be improved, a added. senior tourism official said on Monday. Following a landmark nuclear deal See page 2 In 1395, some 5.5 million travelers Tehran and world powers clinched in visited Iran, fetching about $8 billion 2015, Iran is repeatedly named as a for the country, IRNA reported. hot travel destination by a circle of “With proper planning and devel- international media outlets in terms opment of infrastructure, it is possi- of its rich history, picturesque scen- ble to meet our goals,” said Morteza eries, traditions, cuisine and hospita- Rahmani Movahhed, the deputy for ble people. 10

U.S. oil output rise drops prices: Zanganeh ECONOMY TEHRAN — Irani- should “wait a while and see how the deskan Oil Minister Bijan market will form.” Namdar Zanganeh has blamed an in- OPEC in a meeting in May agreed crease in the U.S. oil production for the to extend until March 2018 an oil out- plunge in global prices of crude oil. put cut deal that was sealed last year “The U.S. has increased produc- to help shore up prices. tion by 900,000 barrels per day. This The cuts would lower the collective increase was unpredictable and was production of producers by 1.8 million more than what OPEC members had barrels per day. So far this year, oil has foreseen,” Shana quoted Zanganeh as lost 20 percent in value, its worst per- saying on Wednesday. formance for the first six months of the “We are negotiating with OPEC year since 1997, Reuters reported. members. But it is difficult for mem- A meeting of the OPEC/non-OPEC Hamid Rahel bers to make an agreement and reach joint ministerial monitoring committee a consensus, because any decision will is scheduled in Russia in late July, with mean an output cut.” the exact venue and date still to be de- icana.ir/ He went on to say that OPEC termined. Iran urges Rouhani: Missile attack on Daesh was ‘essential’ Pro-refugee rally massive rallies POLITICS TEHRAN — President In two simultaneous terrorist attacks on not achieve their objectives in Tehran at- held outside on International deskHassan Rouhani said on the administrative building of Iran’s parlia- tacks. White House Tuesday that the missile attack by the Islamic ment and the shrine of Imam Khomeini in “As stated by Leader of the Islamic Revo- Quds Day Revolution Guards Corps on Daesh territories Tehran on June 7, 17 people were killed and lution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, those A rally has been held outside the White was “essential”, “right” and “proper”. 56 injured. who think they can slap the Islamic Republic House in Washington, DC, to mark POLITICS TEHRAN — Iranian Missile attack on ISIS was a decision on the Rouhani went on to say that Iran’s policy of Iran will be slapped, because we have not World Refugee Day and condemn the deskofficials have called basis of “national security”, he said during an on international issues has not changed and changed our path and we will respond those administration of President Donald on people from across the world to Iftar ceremony with clerics. the country will respond firmly to any move who seek to betray our country and people,” Trump for its immigration policy amid participate in the International Quds The IRGC fired missiles at Islamic State tar- that seeks to undermine “the Islamic Repub- the president stated. the largest refugee crisis in history. Day rallies which are held annually gets in Syria late on Sunday in retaliation for lic’s greatness”. He added Iran will follow its path with “dig- Dozens of immigrants, activists, and on the last Friday of the holy fasting the group’s deadly attacks in Tehran. He also said that the terrorists could nity” and “greatness”, “unity” and “integrity”. allies gathered on Wednesday, chant- month of Ramadan. ing slogans such as “No hate, no fear, Encouraging the Iranians to attend refugees are welcome here”. the annual demonstrations, President Amnesty International and more Hassan Rouhani said the Palestinian Tillerson pursuing Israeli foreign policy: ex-CIA officer than 60 other organizations co-spon- cause will not sink into oblivion. By Javad Heirannia not do evidence-based decision-making, nor Government has become the whore of sored the event. Rouhani noted that conflicts within does it pursue the interests of the American Saudi Arabia and Israel, and I for one will no The activists called for the Trump the Muslim world would only benefit TEHRAN — Robert David Steele, former CIA public. Evidently President Donald longer tolerate this mis-representation of the administration to commit to resettling the Zionist regime and terrorism. “In clandestine operations officer, tells the Tehran Trump, after promising to forego elective wars best interests of the American public. I sin- at least 75,000 refugees in 2018, al- order to curb Zionism and terrorism Times that U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tiller- and regime change, has been bribed to betray gle out John Brennan, former Director of the though the President has capped refu- in the region, the unity of the Islamic son “is pursuing the foreign policy of Israel, the best interests of the American people. As Central Intelligence Agency, as a particular in- gee admittance at 50,000. world must be reinforced,” he asserted. not the foreign policy of the United States of Donald Trump said during the campaign, dividual whore kneeling to the Saudi despots. The speakers at the rally included The International Quds Day was America.” our policies are “pay to play.” The Saudis do Brennan is still in charge of the dark side of refugees from Somalia, Congo, Paki- initiated by the founder of the Islam- Following is the text of the interview: the paying and the Zionists do the playing. CIA, much as Allen Dulles was after being fired stan, Syria and Liberia as well as faith ic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Rex Tillerson recently announced Regarding the relationship between by John F. Kennedy, and Brennan is using the leaders and representatives of around Khomeini in 1979 to express solidarity that the U.S. backs those groups who try Iran and its neighbors like Saudi Arabia, “playbook” of Allen Dulles, up to and including a dozen organizations that organized with Palestinians and oppose the Zion- for change the Iranian regime. Why has which kind of policy has to be adopted by a planned assassination, against our legiti- the rally. ist regime. Trump’s government focused on the ex- the U.S. government on his aspect? mately-elected President Donald Trump -- I “So this gathering is not just for Rallies are held each year in various pired policy of “regime change in Iran”? A: My clandestine services colleague, recommend David Talbot’s book, The Devil’s us to celebrate but also to reflect on cities around the world by both Mus- A: Secretary Tillerson is pursuing the foreign Robert Baer, ends is excellent book, Sleeping Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the how we can make our country better lims and non-Muslim communities. policy of Israel, not the foreign policy of the with the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Rise of America’s Secret Government for a than what we are today. Our values Many Jewish people also attend the United States of America. The U.S. Department Soul for Saudi clear understanding of how the secret intelli- teach us to welcome strangers, The rallies in order to draw a line between of State is controlled today by a mix of Zionists, Crude, with a description of the U.S. Govern- gence services in the USA are now blackmail- United states of America has been being anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. bankers, neoconservatives, and pedophiles. ment lying like a whore on a bed, lusting for the ing our political leaders and controlling the known to be a heaven for people Days before the demonstrations, The U.S. Government at the highest levels does Saudi wallet on the bureau. Precisely. The U.S. American media narrative in detail. 2 who are seeking hope and a better the General Staff of the Armed Forces life.” Imam Johari Abdul-Malik , the of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a Director of Outreach at the Dar Al statement describing Quds as an im- Hijrah Islamic Center said. portant piece of Islam. The statement Intl. World Refugee Day is observed on calls on all Muslims across the world to June 20 each year and is dedicated to attend the rallies to condemn Israel’s raising awareness about the situation occupation of Palestinian lands and its Yoga Day of refugees throughout the world. atrocities against the people. Tens of thousands of protesters Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan across the United States have taken to has also said that Israel is the main celebrated the streets since Trump’s inauguration source of problems in the Muslim The United Nations General Assembly to express their resentment against his world, noting that “a world without vi- declared International Yoga Day offi- controversial immigration and refugee olence is a world without the Zionist cial on December 11, 2014. Interna- policies. regime.” tional Yoga Day is celebrated annual- Wednesday’s rally comes on the Millions of people across Iran and ly on June 21. So far, more than 100 heels of news that Trump’s proposed other countries are expected to take countries worldwide have shown their travel ban was struck down for a third part in this year’s demonstrations support for this day. time in the U.S. Court of Appeals for which will be held on Friday, June 23. Began in India 5,000 years ago, the Ninth Circuit. The event has been brought into me- Yoga is a physical, mental, and/or The executive order would have dia attention by pro-Palestinian groups spiritual practice attributed mostly to temporarily halted the refugee pro- who have called for a high turnout. ancient India. gram and banned most travel from 6 The Boycott, Divestment and Sanc- Today, millions of people around Muslim majority countries, including tions movement, or the BDS, is among the world practice the various some that produce the highest num- the top pro-Palestinian groups that is ac- maneuvers of yoga to reap its health

AFP bers of refugees, such as Syria. tively campaigning in various countries benefits. (Source: Press TV) against Israeli regime’s behavior. 13 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y POLITICS JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Any aggression on Iran demands release of Iran will face harsh response: top general Saudi-detained fishermen

POLITICS TEHRAN — Any aggression against POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran’s The development is expected to deskIran will face harsh response from the deskinterior minister called further complicate relations between Islamic Republic, the chief of staff of the Iranian armed on Wednesday for the immediate the two countries, which escalated last forces said on Wednesday. release of three Iranian fishermen who month when U.S. President Donald Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri lauded a were detained by the Saudi navy last Trump visited Saudi Arabia and took recent Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) missile at- week, saying their boasts were pushed a bellicose stance against Iran in an tack against terrorists in Syria as a “powerful operation” off course by waves. official speech. that showed national security is the “armed forces’ red “Having fishing and legal permits, Relations are at their worst in years, line”, Tasnim reported. three fishing boats departed from with Tehran and Riyadh supporting He reiterated the armed forces are fully prepared to (Iranian) Bushehr Port on Thursday opposite sides in Syria. defend the country’s national interests and security. toward deep Persian Gulf waters. On Monday, Saudi Arabia’s “Fishing at midnight, the boats had information ministry offered a different lost their control due to tumultuous narrative, claiming that the arrestees waves, two of which pushed off course were members of Iran’s Revolutionary Rouhani into Saudi waters,” read part of the Guards Corps (IRGC) who were trying inauguration statement by the ministry. to approach the kingdom’s offshore While one of the boats had managed Marjan oilfield for sabotage purposes. postponed to steer back into Iranian waters, the “This was one of three vessels which other two had come under fire from the were intercepted by Saudi forces. It was Saudi coastguard, it added. captured with the three men on board, POLITICS TEHRAN — The inauguration of One of the fishermen of the boat the other two escaped,” a statement from deskHassan Rouhani as Iran’s next president returning into Iranian waters got killed the ministry’s center for international has been postponed, the Iran Students News Agency in the shooting. communications said. reported on Wednesday. “It is required that that the Saudi “It is required that that the Saudi government “The three captured members of the Citing Behrooz Nemati, the spokesman of the Majlis government compensate for the compensate for the damage incurred, punish Iranian Revolutionary Guard are now presiding board, the news agency said a new date for the damage incurred, punish those who being questioned by Saudi authorities,” inauguration will be announced later. committed the irresponsible act, and those who committed the irresponsible act, it said, citing a Saudi official. No further detail as to the reason for the postponement take immediate measures to release and take immediate measures to release the On Tuesday, IRGC deputy chief for has been given. the detained fishermen,” the statement political affairs Rassoul Sanaeerad slammed Initial reports said two weeks ago that Rouhani was further noted. detained fishermen.” the Saudi claim as an outright lie. going to be sworn in on July 6. Larijani: Israel wishing Iraq’s division Iran present in POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran’s chief lawmaker said threat of the Zionist regime. Indian Ocean, deskon Wednesday that Iran is against a di- Rouhani said increase in terrorist acts in the region is vision of Iraq, noting it is Israel which wants Iraq to split. part of Israel’s devil plan. Mediterranean to “Division of Iraq is the Zionist regime’s wish,” Ali Lar- The remarks by the president also came as the ensure trade security ijani said in a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Hai- world is preparing to mark International Quds Day on dar al-Abadi who was on tour of Iran on Tuesday and Friday. Duds Day, an initiative proposed by the late POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran’s Navy chief said Wednesday. Imam Khomeini in 1979 and held on the last Friday of deskon Wednesday that Tehran has sent “Campaign against separatism is very important to us the fasting month of Ramadan, is intended to high- warships to the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean to and we consider it (separatism) as very dangerous for all light the capture of the Palestinian lands by the Zionist ensure trade security. countries,” Larijani pointed out. occupiers. “We are out in free waters even as far as 2,500 Amid the fight against the Islamic State, the Kurdistan ’Mosul liberation marks victory over terror’ kilometers away from our borders to safeguard our region of Iraq plans to hold a vote on Sept. 25, 2017 to Rouhani also said that liberation of Mosul is a cele- resources and interests as well as ensure trade security,” determine its direction on statehood. bration of regional people’s victory over terrorism. Habibollah Sayyari said, ISNA reported. In a separate meeting with the Iraqi prime minis- Iraqi security forces are now battling the remaining The rear admiral also said the Navy’s recent ter late on Tuesday, the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Daesh terrorists to fully liberate Mosul. Khamenei also said “Iraq must remain undivided” and integrated Iraq. The Iranian president said success in fighting terror- joint maneuver with China was an exercise to boost Any move to disintegrate the countries in the region preparedness. expressed opposition to holding referendum on sepa- ism and establishing security in the region depend on rating part of the country from the mainland. is “unacceptable” and “not beneficial”, Rouhani insisted. “cooperation, coordination and participation” of all re- Also in talks with al-Abadi on Tuesday, President ‘Quds issue should not be forgotten’ gional countries. IRGC: More missile Rouhani insisted on the need to protect the regional Rouhani also told al-Abadi that the fight against He added that Iran will stand beside the Iraqi govern- countries’ territorial integrity, saying Iran supports an terrorism should not overshadow the Quds issue and ment and people in fighting terrorism. raids on Daesh possible Trump might be considering a war Turkish diplomat calls ties with against Iran: professor Iran dynamic POLITICS TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution POLITICS TEHRAN — A Naghibzadeh also said that Saudi POLITICS TEHRAN — Riza “We are making efforts to hold desk Guards Corps spokesperson has raised deskTehran University Arabia won’t dare to attack Iran by deskHakan Tekin, Ankara’s the 26th meeting of joint economic the possibility of repetition of missile attacks similar to a professor has said that the U.S. itself. But the Saudis would do so if ambassador to Tehran, has said that commission in Tehran to provide the recent one against Daesh terrorists in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor, President Donald Trump might be Washington gives the green light to the Iran-Turkey ties entered a new grounds for the visit,” Hakan Tekin saying it would depend on the conduct of the enemies. thinking of waging a war against the them, he said. phase of dynamism during the first explained. In comments on Wednesday, Ramezan Sharif said, Islamic Republic through its regional In early May, Saudi Defense term of Hassan Rouhani’s presidency. Elsewhere, he said the conclusion “Crushing responses would be formulated and given, ally Saudi Arabia. Minister Mohammed bin Salman said Turkey hopes that this dynamism will of the nuclear deal, officially called the proportional to their (enemies’) behavior.” “As long as Trump is in power, Iran there is no space for dialogue with the continue based on a win-win approach, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, He also said Sunday’s missile raid sent out a clear will be alarmed,” said Tehran University Iran and accused the Islamic republic he told IRNA in an interview published was a “turning point” in Rouhani’s first signal to “terrorists, their regional and international professor Ahmad Naghibzadeh in an of trying “to control the Islamic world”. on Wednesday. term of presidency. sponsors, and to everyone who would even think of interview with Shargh newspaper. He claimed that Saudi Arabia is “a “In spite of some differences He expressed hope that the threatening Iran’s national security.” “Because he will be organizing all main target of Iran… and we are not especially on regional issues, we have signatories to the nuclear agreement sorts of conspiracies against Iran.” waiting until there becomes a battle in never stopped having interaction and would not refrain from fulfilling their “I fear that he might be thinking Saudi Arabia, so we will work so that it dialogue with Iran aimed at reducing commitments. ‘Electoral crimes of waging another war against Iran,” becomes a battle for them in Iran and differences,” the ambassador said. Iran and the five permanent existed, but election he said, adding that the potential war not in Saudi Arabia.” The diplomat said his country members of the UN Security Council might be waged through Riyadh and On Wednesday morning, the attaches great importance to interaction - the United States, Britain, France, still healthy’ could be similar to the imposed war of prince was appointed by his father, with Iran given the regional challenges. China and Russia – plus Germany and Iraq against Iran which was launched King Salman, as the new crown prince, He also said that Turkish President the European Union finalized the text by the former Iraqi President Saddam a move that could intensify tensions Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Iran in of the JCPOA in July 2015. The nuclear POLITICS TEHRAN — The recent presidential Hussein in 1980. with Iran. the current year. deal went into effect in January 2016. deskelection included electoral crimes which nonetheless did not alter the result and the election still remains healthy, the vice president for legal Tillerson pursuing Israeli foreign policy: ex-CIA officer affairs told ISNA on Wednesday. Majid Ansari said various complaints were made by candidates, from Hassan Rouhani and his rivals, about New sanctions against Iran ‘represent the complete idiocy of the U.S. government’ public media working in favor of a particular candidate. 1 Will the Senate’s new anti-Iran RIG: Summer of Peace, and we are hoping He said complaints were also made regarding sanctions fulfill interests of the West? Donald Trump said during the campaign, our that a majority of the American public will intervention of some state bodies that are legally banned A: No. Everything the West is do- policies are “pay to play.” The Saudis do the execute a non-violent revolution this sum- from campaigns. ing serves Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Wall mer, demanding that each Member of Con- Street, which desperately wants a war in paying and the Zionists do the playing. gress agree to sponsor the Election Reform the Middle East to both drive the price of Some experts believe that new by known Mossad agents Jeffrey Epstein Act of 2017 that would eliminate all sources Iran has drone base oil up -- Goldman Sachs made some bad non-nuclear sanctions against Iran by and Ghislaine Maxwell. There are ten of corruption in the US electoral and gov- near U.S. troops in bets on oil futures -- and to secure the the U.S. are intended to restore any Goldman Sachs bankers on Trump’s inti- ernance system, and make possible trans- oil under the Golan Heights that belong dismantled nuclear sanctions in new mate staff, and over fifty Ashkenazi Jews parent and honest decision-making. Our Syria to yria. Apart from being unenforceable, forms. What is your opinion? controlling every aspect of economic and Mission and Vision Statements are below: the sanctions represent the complete idi- A: My opinion is that everything the foreign policy in favor of the Zionists and MISSION: To restore integrity and truth ocy of the U.S. Government. There is no U.S. Government is doing both overseas Wall Street and City of London (which are to governance, with the informed will and grand strategy, no mature focus on all and at home lacks both intelligence and in turn controlled by the Rothschilds and wisdom of We the People at its heart. POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran has established VISION: To enjoy a transparent gov- desk ten high-level threats to humanity among integrity. Our legitimately elected Pres- the Jesuit Black Pope), and against the a drone airfield inside Syria not which proliferation is number eight, a best interests of the U.S. public or the U.S. ernment by 2022, that operates with far from a U.S. military base, U.S. officials said on ident Donald Trump is surrounded by complete collapse of intelligence (deci- traitors, pedophiles, and incompetents Constitution which has been dishonored honesty, respecting our planet and the Tuesday. sion-support) and a total lack of integrity. for a quarter century. human spirit, so that we may create a The airfield may be the source of drones that have of his own choosing. His son in law is I anticipate four Republican Senators, two probably a Mossad agent who was tar- ON A POSITIVE NOTE: Dr. Cynthia McK- healthy, prosperous America rooted in recently threatened U.S. troops, NBC News reported. Republican Governors, and perhaps the inney, a six-term former Congresswoman, truth with peace as our shared condition. According to two U.S. defense officials, the Iranian geted against Ivanka Trump on the basis Vice President of the United States to be of psychological and taste profiling done and I have formed a new movement, #UN- This is the future of America the Beau- airfield near Palmyra, Syria, has a ground control swept away in the next year by a pedo- tiful, and the future of US relations with station for operating drones. The U.S. and the philia/child murder/Satanic blood drink- My opinion is that everything the U.S. Iran, which I consider the honest adult coalition have a base in At Tanf, Syria, close to where ing scandal. President Donald Trump will in the region. We encourage donations the Iraqi, Jordanian and Syrian borders intersect, 80 be left impotent and will almost certainly Government is doing both overseas and at to our educational campaign at http:// miles south of Palmyra. be impeached in 2019. home lacks both intelligence and integrity. tinyurl.com/IndieGoGo-UNRIG. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 INTERNATIONAL

Saudi king deposes crown Iraqi forces advance on Mosul mosque where ISIL prince, picks new heir declared caliphate Iraqi forces on Wednesday began a push towards the mosque in Mosul where the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ The Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has replaced Daesh) terrorist group declared a self-styled caliphate three Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud years ago, military officials said. with his own son, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the dep- The forces had encircled the terrorist group’s stronghold in uty crown prince and defense minister. the Old City of Mosul, where the mosque is located, they said. According to a royal decree, Mohammed bin Salman, Iraqi officials have privately expressed the hope that the 31, was also named deputy prime minister, and shall main- mosque could be captured by Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking tain his post as defense minister, the official Saudi Press the end of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month. The first day of Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday. the Eid falls this year on June 25 or 26 in Iraq. Saudi regime media say King Salman has called for a Iraqi government forces have registered more territorial public pledge of allegiance to the new crown prince in the gains in the militant-held Old City of Mosul as they continue holy city of Mecca on Wednesday night. their operations to push ISIL terrorists out of their last urban The SPA also confirmed that 31 out of 34 members of stronghold in the country. Saudi Arabia’s succession committee chose Mohammed bin Staff Lieutenant General Abdulghani al-Assadi, a senior Salman as the crown prince. commander in the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS), said on Just days ago, the Saudi regime king stripped Nayef of Tuesday that the counter-terrorism offensives are proceeding as his powers overseeing criminal investigations and designat- expected but the progress is slow. ed a new public prosecution office to function directly under “Things are good and the battle is going as planned. We the king’s authority. have many obstacles – the nature of the land, the nature of the In a similar move back in 2015, the Saudi regime king construction, the roads and the civilian population – all of which had appointed his nephew, then deputy crown prince Mo- make us slow down our work,” he stated. hammed bin Nayef as the heir to the throne after removing The high-ranking Iraqi military commander further noted his own half-brother Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud that civilians are fleeing heavy fighting between ISIL terrorists from the position. The whistleblower has already leaked documents indi- However, despite spending billions of petrodollars, the and army soldiers in the Old City, and up to 400 people ap- Under the new decree, King Salman further relieved Mo- cating high-level corruption inside the Saudi royal family. Riyadh regime has achieved none of its goals during the proached the positions of government forces. hammed bin Nayef of his duties as the interior minister. He The power struggle inside the House of Saud came to campaign, which has killed over 12,000 civilians, left much (Source: agencies) appointed Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef as the new light earlier this year when the Saudi king began to over- of Yemen in ruins and empowered the Takfiri terrorist groups interior minister and Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Salem as haul the government and offered positions of influence to a operating there. deputy interior minister. number of family members. On the economic front, Mohammed has been a key Video of U.S. police Mohammed bin Salman is already in charge of a vast In two royal decrees in April, the Saudi regime king backer of the kingdom’s so-called Vision 2030 program, portfolio as chief of the House of Saud royal court and chair- named two of his other sons, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman under which the Saudi leaders seek to reduce reliance on killing black driver man of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, and Prince Khaled bin Salman, as state minister for energy oil exports. which is tasked with overhauling the country’s economy. affairs and ambassador to the United States, respectively. The plan is known as the most extensive and jarring eco- sparks outrage The young prince was little known both at home and Mastermind of brutal, futile war nomic shake-up of the country in decades, with economy Police car video of a Minnesota officer shooting a black motor- abroad before Salman became king in January 2015. As the defense minister, Mohammed bin Salman has experts describing it as too ambitious. ist, whose dying moments were live streamed on Facebook, has However, King Salman has significantly increased the faced strong international criticism for the bloody military Mohammed bin Salman, according to analysts, ap- been made public for the first time, just days after the officer powers of Mohammed, with observers describing the campaign he launched against neighboring Yemen in 2015 pears to have orchestrated the Persian Gulf diplomatic was acquitted at trial. prince as the real power behind his father’s throne. amid his rivalry with bin Nayef, the then powerful interior crisis, which has seen a Saudi regime-led bloc of countries The footage captures the fateful exchange between Phi- Power struggle in the House of Saud minister. cutting ties with Qatar and imposed an economic siege on lando Castile, a 32-year-old black motorist, and police officer There had long been speculations that Mohammed’s rise The campaign was launched with the aim of restoring the country. Jeronimo Yanez in an incident that sparked nationwide protests to power under his father’s reign might also accelerate his the former Yemeni government, a close Riyadh ally, and The diplomatic spat broke out days after a summit in last year. ascension to the throne. crushing the country’s Ansarullah (Houthi) movement. On Riyadh attended by the United States President Donald The dashcam video - part of a trove of documents, images On Wednesday, a well-known Saudi online activist, the domestic political stage, the offensive was also viewed Trump, a staunch supporter of the House of Saud regime and audio from the investigation - shows Yanez approaching known on Twitter as @mujtahidd, predicted that King Sal- as an attempt by Mohammed bin Salman to steal the show rulers and, in particular, Mohammed bin Salman. Castile’s car and explaining that he was pulled over for broken man would renounce power in favor of his son. and sideline the then crown prince. (Source: agencies) brake lights. The 29-year-old Yanez, who was found not guilty of man- France’s Macron faces balancing act Ukrainian president says held ‘effective’ slaughter and other charges, began shooting only seconds after after losing MoDem allies talks with Trump on arms provision Castile told the officer he had a gun. “Sir, I have to tell you, I do have a firearm on me,” Castile said. President Emmanuel Macron’s allies from Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Before Castile finished that sentence, Yanez began pulling his the under-fire MoDem party quit the gov- says he has had “very effective” talks weapon out of the holster. ernment, complicating what had been with the United States President Don- Yanez said, “Ok. Don’t reach for it then”. billed as a routine ministerial reshuffle ald Trump during a visit to Washington There is shouting, and Yanez screamed “don’t pull it out” be- days after his party emphatically won par- about the U.S.’s provision of “defensive” fore firing into the car. liamentary elections. lethal weapons to Ukraine.? The dashboard camera footage taken from St Anthony po- With MoDem caught up in a judicial Poroshenko said on Wednesday that lice officer Jeronimo Yanez’s squad car illustrated how a simple investigation into claims it misused EU he had had “very effective negotiations traffic stop shifted in an instant to a deadly confrontation. parliamentary funds, the party’s leader for defensive weapons” with his Ameri- When Yanez opened fire, another officer near the car jumped Francois Bayrou - a significant ally since can counterpart in the meeting in Wash- approved legislation to allow the supply back, and Yanez began yelling at the driver. backing Macron’s presidential bid in Feb- phe Castaner told Europe 1 radio. “So now ington on Tuesday. of lethal “defensive” arms to Kiev, but it Castile, an elementary school cafeteria worker, had a permit ruary - quit as Justice Minister on Wednes- it’s get to work everyone, let’s get to work.” “We talked that we don’t need to still needs to be approved by the U.S. to carry the weapon. day. Raising standards? attack anybody but we want to have Senate and signed by the U.S. president. As more police and an ambulance arrived, Yanez could be The center-right party’s two other min- The prime minister’s office confirmed an effective mechanism to defend by The Pentagon said earlier that the heard breathing heavily and swearing and trying to explain his isters have also quit Macron’s administra- Bayrou’s departure and sources told radioelectronic warfare, by drones, by Trump administration did not rule out actions to fellow officers. tion since Tuesday. Reuters Junior European affairs minister everything,” Poroshenko told FOX news. the option of providing Ukraine with le- Although the squad-car footage was described repeatedly Macron, elected on an independent Marielle de Sarnez, another top MoDem After the meeting with Poroshenko, thal weapons. and was shown to jurors in the courtroom, it had never been centrist ticket on May 7, had crafted a official, was also leaving government. That Trump said “a lot of progress has been Moscow has several times warned released publicly. first government that comprised minis- followed the resignation on Tuesday of made” in the relations between the two Washington against supplying Kiev with The shooting on July 6, 2016, gained widespread attention ters of the left, right and center, reshaping MoDem defense minister Sylvie Goulard. countries and that the two had “very, such weapons, arguing that the move because Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, live streamed its France’s political landscape as he extend- While Bayrou and de Sarnez have not very good discussions.” could seriously affect the balance of gruesome aftermath on Facebook. ed his support base. commented yet, Goulard on Tuesday said Poroshenko had said earlier in Wash- power in the region. The release of the video made some people even angrier But the flurry of departures indicates she was leaving because of the investiga- ington, “We received strong support The Trump-Poroshenko meeting about the death. that a reshuffle he has scheduled for later tion, into whether MoDem used European from the US side, support in terms of took place on the same day that the U.S. “One thing that it suggests is that the officer may have taken on Wednesday will be more far-reaching Union parliament funds to finance jobs sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the added more Russian individuals and those actions because Castile was black,” Melanie Sloan, former than expected as the new president seeks carried out by party officials in France. independence of our state.” But he de- entities to its list of those facing sanc- prosecutor, told Al Jazeera. to maintain that balance. The resignations add to signs that clined to directly answer a question by tions over Moscow’s alleged role in the “It’s unlikely that someone would warn an officer that he was Macron’s Republic On the Move (LREM) public tolerance of allegations of misuse reporters about whether it was time for Ukrainian crisis. armed before shooting that officer.” party won 308 seats in the 577-strong Na- of public funds by politicians has become Washington to start selling lethal arms The economic sanctions against Steven Belton, the black president and CEO (chief execu- tional Assembly on Sunday, while MoDem much weaker in France. to Ukraine. Moscow were originally introduced in tive officer) of the Minneapolis Urban League, said the video gained 42. On Monday, the government an- The government in Kiev has been March 2014, after the strategic Black showed “a 21st century lynching” and was “powerfully painful”. That means the president does not de- nounced that Richard Ferrand, a minister engaged in an armed conflict with Sea peninsula of Crimea joined Russia He said it is a reminder of black men “hanging from trees, pend on the smaller party to get his legis- for territorial planning and key member pro-Russia forces in eastern Ukraine. following a referendum. black men being shot, beaten, stabbed for being black”. lative program through parliament. of LREM was leaving to chair the party’s Kiev has repeatedly requested more Since then, the U.S. and some other He said Castile was “gunned down like a rabid animal”. But he may have to replace MoDem group in parliament. He is the target of a advanced weaponry from the United Western countries have imposed several Yanez’s acquittal prompted days of protests, including one ministers with politicians from the con- separate judicial probe. States. The administration of former U.S. more rounds of sanctions against Russia in St Paul last Friday that attracted thousands and shut down servative Republicans, which could give Being a target of a preliminary inves- president Barack Obama had refused over accusations that Moscow has been Interstate 94 for hours. Eighteen people were arrested. ammunition to leftist opponents who call tigation in France is not an indication of to supply it with lethal weaponry and involved in the deadly crisis in Ukraine, According to the Guardian newspaper’s The Counted data- him a right-winger in disguise. guilt. Prosecutors can decide to either instead provided Kiev with $600 million which has so far killed more than 10,000 base, at least 1,092 people were killed by police in the United “We have a majority after Sunday’s drop the probe or proceed to a full- in military assistance, including training, people. The Kremlin has, however, States last year. night win and we have the wherewithal to fledged investigation. equipment, and advice. strongly rejected the accusations. Nearly a quarter of those killed were African Americans al- govern,” government spokesman Christo- (Source: Reuters) In September 2016, the U.S. House (Source: Press TV) though the group accounts for roughly 12 percent of the total U.S. population. Narrow escape for Brussels after ‘nail bomb misfires’ Civil rights campaigners and activists say the dispropor- tionate number of black Americans killed by police is part of The man shot dead at Brussels Central Station on Tuesday, after fore he was shot by one of the routine military patrols active in a broader pattern of racial discrimination in the country’s jus- an abortive detonation of a nail bomb in a bag, was a 36-year- Brussels since attacks more than a year ago. tice system. According to a watchdog group The Sentencing old resident of the Molenbeek district, who had not previously But the man was not wearing an explosive belt as was pre- Project, African American men are six times more likely to be been considered a “terrorist” suspect, a Belgian prosecutor said. viously thought, Van Der Sypt said. incarcerated than white men. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday following “We consider this a terrorist attack,” Van Der Sypt said after People of color make up around 67 percent of the 2.2 million the reopening of the station, Eric Van Der Sypt told reporters the attack. people in U.S. prisons and jails. that the initials of the man, who had Moroccan nationality, were Police had cleared streets around Brussels’ landmark Re- These disparities, particularly the killing of African Americans O.Z., and that his home in Brussels’ Molenbeek district had naissance town square after the blast, which occurred around by police, has prompted the rise of the Black Lives Matter move- been searched. 8:30pm (18:30 GMT) as tourists and locals were enjoying a hot ment, a popular civil rights movement aimed at ending police On Tuesday night, Belgian soldiers shot and killed the sus- summer’s night. violence and dismantling structural racism. pect after he set off a small explosion at the central train station The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terror- On Tuesday, hundreds of activists and mourners gathered in in the capital. The blast was believed to be the caused by the ist group claimed those attacks, which were carried out by the Seattle to protest the police killing of Charleena Lyles, a 30-year- detonator of a larger device. same cell behind the November 2016 Paris attacks that killed old African-American woman who was pregnant at the time of There were no other casualties in the attempted attack. trolling military to the man before they killed him. 130 people. her death. Belgium’s Prime Minister Charles Michel said that the shoot- Michel said more security measures would be put in place Soldiers have been stationed at railway stations, govern- Police claimed that Lyles, who had a history of mental illness, ing of the suspect “could have been potentially very dangerous”. for large public events like the Coldplay concert at the King ment buildings and European Union institutions in Brussels had been armed with a knife. But her relatives and critics ques- He said there were more explosives that the suspect carried Baudouin stadium later on Wednesday. since the aftermath of the Paris attacks when a link to Belgium tioned why the officers did not use non-fatal weapons. into the station than the small detonation that alerted the pa- Prosecutors said the suspect was carrying a backpack be- was first established. (Source: agencies) (Source: agencies) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017

Amazon goes back to the Iran’s crude steel output future of groceries By John Gapper up 8.8% in May: WSA Just when we thought we understood Amazon, it surprises us. We are used to observing an online retailer that cuts ENERGY TEHRAN — Iran’s production of prices relentlessly to undermine brick and mortar stores. It deskcrude steel stood at 1.620 million has now decided to buy Whole Foods Market, a premium tons in May, with 8.8 percent rise from 1.565 million chain for Americans who can afford fancy cheese and fish. tons in April, according to the latest report published If it wanted to turn physical, the Amazon of our imag- by the World Steel Association (WSA). ination might have followed Aldi, the private German re- The WSA report also put the country’s crude steel tailer, by investing $5bn to expand its US discount stores, output at 7.232 million tons during January-May. or have directly taken on Walmart’s 3,500 grocery and According to a January report published by the hardware Supercentres. Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, is WSA, Iran produced 17.89 million tons of crude steel instead entering the top end of the grocery market by in 2016, registering an 11 percent growth compared to offering $13.7bn for Whole Foods. the figure in 2015. The country’s crude steel output stood at 18.466 million tons in the past Iranian calendar year 1395, showing 11 percent rise from 16.656 million tons in 1394. Of the mentioned figure, 14.419 million tons have been produced by the state-run companies and the rest 4.047 million tons by the private sector. The country exported 5.5 million tons of crude steel in the past year, with 27 percent increase from the fig- ure of its preceding year. Iranian Steel Manufacturers Association’s Secretary Rasoul Khalifeh-Soltan believes that while the country’s steel industry’s growth has been 5.7 percent on aver- age in the recent years, the figure can reach 10 percent this year, given the promising condition the sector en- joys at present. This suggests either that Mr Bezos has lost his bearings or that many people think about Amazon in the wrong way. In fact, it is not so much an online discounter as a Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft looking at opening mission in Iran by 2018 vast convenience store. Making things easier, either by cutting prices or by delivering goods simply, is his master The manufacturer of Russia’s Sukhoi SuperJet (SSj-100) We have agreements with two companies. There is a big Earlier, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft planned to open a mission plan. planes, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, is looking at opening an of- demand a big interest in regional planes in that country,” in China but, according to the company’s CEO, the sides The Whole Foods deal brings to mind not Walmart, fice in Iran, the company’s president, Vladislav Masalov, he said. have decided to postpone the implementation of the Aldi, or Kroger, the largest traditional US supermarket, but told TASS on Tuesday. According to Masalov, the office may be opened by framework agreement to analyze the terms and pros- a company that predated them: the Great Atlantic and “We are looking at possible opening of an office in 2018. “Probably, we will open the mission earlier [than pects of the project more thoroughly. (Source: TASS) Pacific Tea Company. A & P was a precursor of US super- Iran jointly with the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). 2018 - TASS],” he added. markets and the way that it combined efficient technolo- gy with high street grocery outlets provides clues to Mr Qatar Airways named best Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns Bezos’s thinking. Before A & P, Americans shopped at small-town stores airline in the world under investor pressure that were “often run in a haphazard manner” and pur- Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive chased their supplies from “a byzantine collection of Travis Kalanick, co-founder of one of the jobbers and middle men that was rife with corruption”, most influential technology companies of according to Paul Ellickson, an economics professor at its generation, resigned on Tuesday under Rochester university. mounting pressure from investors over his Like an early 20th-century Amazon, A & P cut through leadership. all of that. In 1913, it opened “economy stores” on high Kalanick’s departure caps a tumultuous streets, supplying them through its own network of ware- period for the world’s largest ride-services houses and delivery trucks. It offered its own private label company, which upended the taxi indus- brands, which were fresher and less likely to be out of try and transportation regulations globally stock. A & P expanded to 16,000 stores in 1930 as econo- with Kalanick at the helm. case Capital, Menlo Ventures and Fidelity mies of scale allowed it to undercut independents. “I love Uber more than anything in Investments, all pressed Kalanick to quit. It eventually became a victim of its own success. Smaller the world and at this difficult moment They delivered a letter to Kalanick while operators lobbied for it to be curtailed and price discrim- in my personal life I have accepted the he was in Chicago, the New York Times ination was banned by the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act to investors’ request to step aside so that reported, citing people with knowledge of stamp out discounting. It went into decline, replaced by Uber can go back to building rather than the situation. The newspaper, which was large supermarkets built by Kroger and Safeway in ware- be distracted with another fight,” Kalanick first to report Kalanick’s resignation, said house districts and away from high streets. said in a statement first reported by the he would remain on Uber’s board. But the combination of Amazon and Whole Foods sug- New York Times and verified by an Uber Kalanick’s decision “was a surprise to gests that history is starting to repeat itself. The super- everyone”, a second Uber spokesman Gulf-based carrier Qatar Airways was best in the world,” leading consumer spokesman. market itself has reached an apotheosis in huge suburban said. named Best Airline in the World at the aviation website Skytrax, which led the Kalanick, 40, has faced increased scru- stores run by Walmart, as well as Carrefour and Tesco in Kalanick’s departure comes after a 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards dur- awards, said in a statement. tiny in recent weeks following an inves- Europe, and many shoppers are looking for alternatives. lengthy investigation led by former U.S. ing the Paris Air Show. Qatar Airways’ prestigious award tigation into the culture and workplace Amazon’s Whole Foods deal is an experiment rather than Attorney General Eric Holder. The airline, which travels to destina- comes at a time when the gas-rich practices at a company he helped start in the solution, but it is intriguing. Uber hired Holder to look into its cul- tions across Europe, the Middle East, country is coping with an isolation at- 2009 and is now the world’s most highly The supermarket’s strength is becoming its vulnerabil- ture and workplace practices after a fe- Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and tempt by neighbors Saudi Arabia, the valued startup. ity in an age when technology is changing the rules of male former employee publicly accused South America, was honored with the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt — who im- But it was a chorus of demands for retailing. It reduces costs and prices by grouping together the company of what she described as accolade during an awards ceremo- posed a regional blockade on Qatar changes at the top from some of Uber’s many kinds of goods in one place, from tins of beans to brazen sexual harassment. ny Tuesday. It had come in at second two weeks ago. biggest investors that ultimately forced fresh fish and meat, and persuading shoppers to bear the Privately held Uber has been valued place in 2016. Other carriers included in this year’s Kalanick out, according to a source famil- cost of final delivery. They drive to stores to load their at $68 billion, shattering the norms for “In a relatively short time, Qatar top 10 airlines list include Singapore, iar with the matter. trolleys and purchase everything at once. Silicon Valley startups, and the company Airways has grown to more than 140 Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad and Venture capital firm Benchmark, whose Technology now offers a way to unbundle the tradition- embodied many of Kalanick’s aggressive destinations worldwide, offering lev- Lufthansa. Qatar was also awarded partner Bill Gurley is one of Uber’s largest al supermarket — to sell different things in different ways. shareholders and sits on its board, as well and pugnacious personality traits. Instead of having to shop for bulk household items, dried els of service excellence that helped Best Airline in 2015, 2012 and 2011. (Source: Reuters) (Source: The Fortune) as investors First Round Capital, Lower- pasta and rice, and fresh fish all at once, the shopper’s lei- the award-winning carrier to become sure time can be allocated more enjoyably and effectively. Routine goods can be ordered online and delivered direct- ly, leaving time to pick the choicest produce in person. UK budget deficit set to increase this year amid living standards squeeze It is more complex than that, of course. For one thing, The government’s spending deficit is on The Office for Budget Responsibility, the ing the UK’s way. Taken together, this may ment that we are likely to see an end to aus- people’s shopping habits and sense of convenience vary course to worsen this year after official fig- Treasury’s independent forecaster, expects leave little room for the government to sat- terity and therefore a possible increase in according to where they live. Online grocery providers ures showed that the economic slowdown public sector net borrowing to increase this isfy public demands for an end to austerity.” public spending. With the economy still in a such as Ocado in the UK and FreshDirect in the US do best is beginning to bite on the public finances. year and then resume its downward path. A Treasury spokeswoman said: “We have fragile state, it’s important that any increased in cities, where people want to avoid traffic jams on the As ministers struggle with demands for Revisions by the ONS to last year’s deficit reduced the deficit by three-quarters since expenditure is allocated to areas that will way to the supermarket. In the suburbs, it is often easier higher spending on health, the police and show it was better than expected at 2.4% of 2010, but there is still further to go. We are help to drive economic growth – infrastruc- to drive to a Walmart or Kroger store. social care, the Office for National Statistics GDP compared with the previous estimate committed to bringing the public finances ture, training, and fiscal stimulus.” Shopping habits also depend on income. Whole Foods said that public borrowing was narrow- of 2.6%. back to balance by the middle of the next The fall in borrowing announced on and chains such as Trader Joe’s draw people who can af- ly lower in May on the same month last Scott Bowman, the UK economist at decade, building a stronger economy that Wednesday was due to an increase in cen- ford fresh and organic produce and can pay higher prices. year. Public sector net borrowing excluding Capital Economics, said last year’s figures can deliver higher living standards for peo- tral government revenue of £2.6bn out- They are also likely to be busy professionals who might the nationalised banks was £6.7bn in May, were flattered by a series of one-off sources ple across the country.” weighing higher expenditure of £2.2bn. buy the same food online if they were offered freshness down from £7.1bn a year earlier and slightly of revenue and the prospects for 2017/18 Bowman said Hammond’s speech at the The strong revenue growth partly reflected and variety. below the consensus expectation of £6.8bn. were for the deficit to increase for the first Mansion House earlier this week showed a 4.3% rise in VAT receipts, though recent The challenge for online grocers is that freshness and But analysts said this still meant the gov- time since 2010. that he intends to stick to the fiscal rules set shopping trends appear to show this will variety are hard to combine — if they sell one type of ernment would fail to meet its previous plan “We still think that borrowing for the out in the November autumn statement, weaken in the coming months. tomato, their stock will turn over fast and be very fresh. If of reducing the deficit in every year of the fiscal year as a whole will increase by sev- meaning that “fiscal policy is still set to pro- The Bank of England said in a separate they offer 20 types, the choice is wider but the tomatoes parliament, with the gap between govern- eral billion pounds as a number of one-off vide a significant drag on GDP growth over report that higher food prices were leaving will sit in warehouses longer. The supply chain for grocer- ment income and spending heading to- factors that lowered borrowing in 2016-17 the next few years.” consumers with less money to spend on ies is trickier and costlier than for non-perishables. wards £58bn compared to last year’s total unwind. Ross Campbell, the public sector director non-essentials such as furniture and eating Having experimented with Amazon Fresh, its online of £47bn. “What’s more, the election result sug- at accountants’ body ICAEW, warned that out. grocery service, in cities in the US and elsewhere, Ama- The economy has slowed dramatical- gests that the planned forthcoming fiscal any easing in the government’s austerity Households were also starting to feel the zon has clearly realized that it needs a physical network as ly since the beginning of the year as the squeeze may be scaled back slightly,” he should be directed at boosting growth. pinch from higher clothing prices and utility well. It has to expand in order to attain what Chris Baker, a prospect of Brexit negotiations unnerved said. “The hung parliament increases the un- bills according to the latest snapshot from partner of the consultancy Oliver Wyman, calls “a virtuous businesses and the higher-valued pound Yael Selfin, the chief UK economist at the certainty associated with Brexit, while also the Bank’s team of regional agents, based cycle of volume, turnover and freshness”. fed through into increased inflation, hitting accountancy firm KPMG, said: “Since the diverting resources and attention away from on discussions with businesses across the Beyond the Whole Foods acquisition lies a tantalizing living standards. Great Recession we have seen a period of the economy. This could negatively impact UK. vision of the 21st-century A & P, an enormous, efficient Philip Hammond revised the govern- gradual improvements, but expected head- the health of the public finances. As a result, The sharp fall in the pound since the retail enterprise that deliver a wide array of fresh, cheap ment’s pledge to bring down the deficit in winds are now likely to put significant pres- and in order to deliver credible fiscal plans, Brexit vote a year ago has driven a rapid groceries to a network of small and large outlets, as well his autumn statement last year when he sure on public finances. it’s important that government puts strong rise in the inflation rate, from 0.3% a month as directly to homes. That would be the ultimate conveni- set a target for a balanced budget by the “A slowing economy, a potential hefty financial leadership at the top of its priority before the vote to a four-year high of 2.9% ence store and I imagine that Mr Bezos knows it. middle of the next decade rather than his exit payment to the EU, and an eventual list,” he said. in May. (Source: Financial Times) predecessor’s forecast of 2020. gradual rise in borrowing costs are all com- “There have been signals from govern- (Source: The Guardian) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 ENERGY 5

India keen to set up Why is Saudi Arabia desperate for higher ammonia urea plant in Iran oil prices? Indian state-owned Gujarat State Fertilizers and As one of the largest crude oil producers in the world, Saudi Chemicals (GSFC) today said it was exploring the Arabia typically exerts considerable power over global energy possibility of setting up an ammonia-urea plant in market trends. Yet for the last year, the oil giant has been large- Iran. ly reacting to events outside of its control: surging U.S. shale “We are keen to set up an ammonia-urea plant production, OPEC-member cheating and non-compliance, in Iran due to the availability of natural gas, which uncertain demand and a persistent supply glut that has kept is a raw material for ammonia at cheaper rate there. prices at or below $50 a barrel. This plant is expected to cost around Rs 5000-6000 Now, questions are being raised over the state of Riyadh’s crore, (about $700 million-$900 million)” GSFC big next move: the IPO of Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest Managing Director A.M. Tiwari told PTI. and most valuable oil company, which Crown Prince Moham- He said this decision comes in the wake of the med bin Salman once projected as being worth $2 trillion. pact signed between India and Iran in May 2016 to Analysts have doubted the veracity of the official Saudi es- develop the strategic Chabahar Port in Iran. timate, with third-party valuations coming in much lower. The “One of the important things about this devel- Financial Times has estimated the company to be worth be- opment is free trade zone. Indian companies would tween $880 billion and $1.1 trillion, while last March Bloomb- set up a range of industries from aluminum smelter erg thought an IPO valuation would be closer to $1 trillion. to urea plants in the region,” he added. Rystad Energy predicted $1.4 trillion, but only if prices recov- Meanwhile, Tiwari said, GSFC is also exploring a ered to $75 a barrel. possibility of setting up of ammonia-urea plant in With prices stagnant and OPEC’s recent decision to extend Republic of Congo in Africa. production cuts having a minimal impact on market optimism, He said, this will be a part of enhancing bilater- greater pressure is being placed on the IPO, which will put 5 al trade and strengthening ties between both the percent of Saudi Aramco up for sale in early 2018. countries as was desired by Prime Minister Naren- The Crown Prince and his supporters within the Saudi gov- dra Modi in a recent visit to Congo. ernment are gambling that the IPO can provide the first injec- (Source: Outlook India) tions of capital into a massive sovereign wealth fund, which will then provide the financial basis for Vision 2030, a long-term Oil falls as bulls discount OPEC cuts, economic development project. India found Farzad B field It is the hope of the Crown Prince and others that Saudi Ar- set to go to Iran set for worst first-half since 1997 amco will gradually become privatized and the Saudi economy pulled away from its current dependence on the oil industry, Amid reports that Iran has award- Oil fell to seven-month lows on which provides 70 percent of Saudi state revenue (when prices ed the prolific Farzad B gas field to Wednesday, set for its largest price slide were at their highest, oil accounted for more than 90 percent). Russia’s Gazprom, Indian petroleum in the first half of any year for the past That will also mean diminishing Aramco’s role in Saudi soci- minister Dharmendra Pradhan said two decades, as investors discounted ety, which is massive. Cutting away non-oil related businesses India would not mind if the asset in evidence of strong compliance by OPEC could preserve the company’s value before the big IPO next the Persian Gulf is denied to it. and non-OPEC producers with a deal to year, according to analysis from Financial Times. The field in the Farsi block, which cut global output. (Source: oilprice.com) was discovered by India’s ONGC August Brent crude futures were Videsh (OVL) ten years back, has an down 12 cents at $45.85 a barrel by in-place gas reserve of 21.7 trillion 0838 GMT, after falling nearly 2 percent Oil supply to outpace cubic feet (tcf), of which 12.5 tcf are in the previous session to their lowest consumption in 2018: IEA recoverable. However, the deal has settlement since November. been delayed as the two countries U.S. crude futures for August were The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that the output could not agree on a price and a as reported, has said the country has down 7 cents at $43.44, having hit their unstoppable,” said Julius Baer commodi- of non-members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting rate of return for OVL-led consorti- signed an agreement with Gazprom lowest since September on Tuesday. ties research analyst Carsten Menke. Countries (OPEC) would grow in 2018. um’s investments. The other partners for the prolific filed in the Persian Gulf. So far this year, oil has lost 20 percent Data from the American Petroleum According to the agency, “For total non-OPEC production, of the consortium include Indian Oil “Iran is a sovereign country and in value, its worst performance for the Institute on Tuesday showed U.S. crude we expect production to grow by 700,000 barrels per day and Oil India. we expect that since we were with first six months of the year since 1997. stockpiles last week had dropped more (bbl/d) this year, but our first outlook for 2018 makes sobering Pradhan said there is no point is it during its challenging days, Iran Compliance with an agreement by than forecast. Gasoline and distillate in- reading for those producers looking to restrain supply. wondering whether the deal is on should reciprocate. We will only make the Organization of the Petroleum Ex- ventories rose. “In 2018, we expect non-OPEC production to grow by 1.5 or off till a financial model is not in investment if we see returns,” said porting Countries and other producers A government report on inventories million bbl/d, which is slightly more than the expected increase place. “I need assurance on my in- Pradhan. Despite western sanctions to cut output by 1.8 million barrels per is due at 10:30 a.m. EDT (1430 GMT) on in global demand.” vestment,” added Pradhan. which were lifted recently, India was day from January reached its highest in Wednesday and the official figures often It stated that Brent crude futures extended losses after the Though India maintains that the among the few countries which con- May since the curbs were agreed last differ sharply from those of the industry report, falling 64 cents on the day to $48.08/bbl from around negotiations with Iran is still on, Iran’s tinued trade even then. year. group. $48.26 prior to the release. oil minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, (Source: Financial Express) “The slide in oil prices seems to be (Source: Reuters) The agency noted that oil inventories across the world’s most industrial nations rose in April by 18.6 million barrels to 3.045 billion bbl. Oil bears are back as prices fall and driller shares take a hit It indicated that this was attributed to higher refinery output and imports, with stocks at 292 million bbl above the five-year This week on Tuesday, oil slid into its first bear market If we don’t see a crude draw in this week’s U.S. average. in 10 months, falling 21 percent from its high for the inventory report, “we’ll probably start kissing $40 The agency stated that slowing demand growth in China year. The swoon dragged down driller shares amid pretty quick,” James Williams, an economist at Lon- and Europe in particular, as well as increasing supply, meant concern that unceasing production from U.S. shale don, Arkansas-based energy-research firm WTRG the deficit should narrow to 500,000 bbl/d from a prior esti- fields is overwhelming OPEC efforts to ease a global Economics, said in a telephone interview. mate of 700,000. supply glut. Brent for August settlement, meanwhile, slipped It stated that OPEC and 11 rival exporters, including Russia, Explorers who came of age at a time when ever-in- 89 cents to settle at $46.02 a barrel on the Lon- have agreed to extend a deal to limit supply by 1.8 million creasing production was rewarded with ever-higher don-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. The global bbl/d to March 2018, in order to cut global inventory levels. prices are now having a bit of a déjà vu from their fall benchmark crude traded at a premium of $2.51 to “We have regularly counselled that patience is required on from grace in 2014. August WTI. the part of those looking for the rebalancing of the oil market, The S&P 500 Energy Index has lost 14 percent this “People are getting a little fatigued waiting for and new data leads us to repeat the message. ‘Whatever it year, while West Texas Intermediate crude, the U.S. the production cuts to have effect,” Michael Lynch, takes’ might be the mantra, but the current form of ‘whatever’ benchmark, has fallen 19 percent. Buoyed by prices president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research is not having as quick an impact as expected.” that hit $54.45 a barrel in February, U.S. explorers in Winchester, Massachusetts, said by telephone. “Indeed, based on our current outlook for 2017 and 2018, have boosted the number of rigs drilling for oil to the Traders are “very nervous about the near-term pros- incorporating the scenario that OPEC countries continue to highest since mid-2015, and expanded their produc- pects.” comply with their output agreement, stocks might not fall to tion to 9.33 million barrels a day. Another factor feeding trader angst is a rise in the desired level until close to the expiry of the agreement in “A lot of faith and hope and belief was put into” the number of drilled-but-uncompleted wells in U.S. March 2018,” the deal by OPEC, Russia and other exporters to cut oilfields. At the end of May, there were 5,946 wells “Crude output from OPEC nations rose by 290,000 bbl/d in their production as a way to balance the market, said in this category, the most in at least three years, ac- May to a 2017 high of 32.08 million bbl/d, still within the con- amount of oil stored in tankers reached a 2017 high John Kilduff, a partner at Again Capital LLC, a New cording to estimates by the EIA. In the last month fines of the supply deal, after comebacks in Libya and Nigeria, earlier this month. York-based hedge fund. But “it’s proven ineffectual.” alone, explorers drilled 125 more wells in the Permi- which are exempt from cuts,” it added. Crude futures declined 2.2 percent in New York on The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Coun- an Basin than they would open, meaning production (Source: Vanguard) tries failed to impress investors with a deal to extend Tuesday, closing at $43.23 a barrel, the lowest since could surge when they turn on the spigots. output curbs in May as it didn’t include deeper cuts, mid-September. “We still have a lot of oil,” Tariq Zahir, a New York- additional allies or an exit plan for when the limits A report on a decline in American inventories based commodity fund manager at Tyche Capital Solar energy is killing coal, expire in March. American supplies of crude and fuel wasn’t enough to improve the mood. While the in- Advisors, said by telephone. “Libya is coming on a that remain high even as the summer driving season dustry-funded American Petroleum Institute was little bit more than people expected. And the bottom despite Trump›s promises kicks in are proving the skeptics right. said to report that U.S. crude stockpiles fell by 2.72 line is that the glut that’s here in the United States The rout worsened with recent reports that Libya million barrels last week, gasoline supplies rose by doesn’t look to be” slowing anytime soon, he said. The rapidly falling cost of solar energy is going to make it difficult is pumping the most crude in four years, while the 346,000 barrels. (Source: Bloomberg) for President Trump to deliver on his promise to put coal miners back to work. Trump has taken steps to ease the burden on coal country by ripping up environmental rules and pledging to withdraw the Gulf of Mexico Storm Cindy disrupts shipping, crude imports United States from the Paris climate accord. Tropical Storm Cindy has halted ser- roil energy markets because off- Curtis Smith. BP Plc and Anadarko Pe- the largest market impact. Enter- But those deregulatory steps do little to offset the mounting vice at a major oil terminal in the shore rigs and platforms account troleum Corp. also evacuated nones- gy Corp. said restoration workers in long-term challenge that coal faces from cleaner forms of ener- Gulf of Mexico, prompted some for about 17 percent of U.S. crude sential personnel. BHP Billiton Ltd sus- Louisiana and Texas are prepared to gy, especially solar. evacuations at rigs and platforms oil output and 4.1 percent of gas pended non-essential operations and respond and that teams in Arkansas By 2040, U.S. power generation from renewable energy is and put states from Texas to Florida production. “demobilized” non-essential workers. and Mississippi are ready to relocate likely to skyrocket by 169 percent, according to a recent forecast on notice for flooding rains. Vessel offloading at the Louisiana The Midcontinent Independent Sys- if needed. from the research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Coal- Cindy was 350 miles (560 kilome- Offshore Oil Port marine terminal tem Operator Inc. declared a severe “It’s essentially a demand destroyer fired power is projected to plunge by 51 percent in the United ters) southeast of Galveston, Texas, were suspended. The rest of the weather alert for the southern part for the Deep South,” said Matt Rogers, States over the same period. with top winds of 45 miles an hour company’s operations, including de- of its electric grid, including Louisiana president of the Commodity Weather «The greening of the world›s electricity system is unstoppa- late Tuesday. liveries from its Clovelly, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Group LLC in Bethesda, Maryland. “No ble,» wrote Seb Henbest, the lead author. The storm has triggered watches hub, were expected to continue, ac- It’s been a year since the U.S. Gulf production concerns really.” Despite Trump›s promises, more and more electric utilities and warnings along the Texas-Loui- cording to the company’s website. Coast took a hit. Tropical Storm Colin Cindy could bring 6 to 9 inches (15 are expected to dump coal as businesses and individuals adopt siana coast including Galveston Bay, Enbridge Inc. evacuated nones- and Hurricane Hermine struck Florida to 23 centimeters) of rain across parts solar panels. That›s because of a simple economic reality: Re- the entrance to the Houston Ship sential workers from some platforms last year. The last storm to reach the of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and newable energy costs are poised to continue dropping thanks Channel and Sabine Pass, the site in the Gulf. Royal Dutch Shell Plc sus- western Gulf was Tropical Storm Bill in Florida, with some areas getting as to a gush of investment. of the only active liquefied natural pended “some well operations” in the June 2015. much as 12 inches, the center said. The Bloomberg researchers measured energy costs by cal- gas export terminal in the lower 48 region, though production is unaffect- Power outages caused by the storm Lesser amounts are forecast in Texas. culating the lifetime expenses of generating power from a new states. Storms in the Gulf can often ed, according to company spokesman and subsequent flooding may have (Source: Bloomberg) plant, including permitting and expenses. (Source: CNN) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 6 INTERNATIONAL JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 Power struggle may arise in Saudi Arabia Can you kill the ISIL? Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-appointed caliph of the after Mohammad bin Salman’s promotion self-described Islamic State (ISIL), might have been killed. Again. By Nyshka Chandran In announcing last week the airstrike that may have felled the ISIL’s leader, Russia wisely hedged its bets. If A power struggle in Saudi Arabia cannot Baghdadi’s death is confirmed, though, this would be a be ruled out following the promotion of positive development. The resulting leadership vacuum, deputy crown prince Mohammad bin and the scramble to fill it, would no doubt hasten the Salman to crown prince, analysts said. coming disintegration of the ISIL. In truth, however, the The elevation of Saudi Arabia’s deputy handwriting was on the wall long before last week’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman to announcement. crown prince, a position that places the 31 year old next in line to the throne, could be met with resistance at home. Announced by a royal decree published by state news agency SPA on Wednesday, bin Salman’s promotion comes at the expense of 57 year-old crown prince and interior minister Muhammad bin Nayef, who has been relieved of all positions, SPA said. Violent power A potentially violent power struggle in the future cannot be ruled out as it’s not clear whether bin Nayef will go quietly, Peter Sluglett, visiting research professor at the Middle East Institute of the National University of Singapore, told CNBC on Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman takes over from prince Mohammad bin Nayef. Wednesday. From its inception, the Islamic State’s real power resided “Generally speaking, the (royal) Bin Salman’s tapping as the Kingdom’s next leader comes before not in religious extremists like Baghdadi but in a corps of succession has proceeded in a fairly former Saddam Hussein loyalists behind the scenes who orderly manner, first through sons of the King Salman’s death, that could cause further divisions within had linked up with convicted terrorists when they were Kingdom’s founder Abdulaziz and then the royal family and lead to a contested royal succession turning together in American-run prisons in the mid-2000s. These to grandsons more or less in order of ex-Baathists, with a talent for eye-catching violence and age, so this is quite a shocker in terms of violent, the Council on Foreign Relations wrote in May. unsurpassed knowledge of the inner workings of Iraqi precedence.” Bin Nayef, meanwhile, has maintained launch a soft coup in retaliation. which ranges from defense minister to head society, kept the ISIL alive through lean years before Bin Salman, one of the King’s 12 a low profile since his accession to Further divisions of the economic council, has been gained leading it to sweeping victories following the American sons, has been making international the nation’s number-two post and the Because bin Salman’s tapping as the at the expense of more senior members departure from Iraq. waves over the past year, with his contrast between his quiet attitude and Kingdom’s next leader comes before King of the royal family, reportedly causing Now almost all of the ex-Baathist leaders are dead, as Vision 2030 statement and the related his cousin’s high profile has been widely Salman’s death, that could cause further considerable resentment,” the think-tank are most of their immediate lieutenants. This represents National Transformation Plan — a commented on at home, the Brookings divisions within the royal family and lead warned in that note. a key difference between the ISIL today and Al Qaeda in program aimed at diversifying the Institution said in a 2016. to a contested royal succession turning Whether or not bin Salman’s 2011: When Osama bin Laden died, many of his deputies Saudi economy away from energy over Known for his work as Saudi’s counter- violent, the Council on Foreign Relations succession turns into a more serious were around to keep the organization running. the next decade. He was also deemed a terror chief, bin Nayef still maintains a wrote in May in response to speculation matter will depend on the success of This ISIL, by contrast, has been robbed of any key player in Riyadh’s decision to isolate loyal following within the state apparatus, about a possible promotion for the recent domestic reform initiatives, the strength in depth it may once have possessed. With Qatar amid allegations that Doha’s so it was not immediately clear whether young prince. note continued. Mosul mostly back in Iraqi hands and United States- ruling family supported terrorism. he would comply with the royal decree or “His growing portfolio of responsibilities, (Source: CNBC News) backed forces encroaching on Raqqa, the ISIL’s de facto capital in Syria, it is only a matter of time before the group will cease to be. Trump is cutting into the bone of American leadership The real question is what happens next. One fact can be taken for granted: Its thousands of fighters will not By Michael Fuchs melt away. Instead, like generations of terrorists before The recent resignation of David Rank, a 27-year career them, they will seek alternative outlets for violence. As Foreign Service officer who was serving as acting U.S. previously demonstrated by Al Qaeda, territorial loses Ambassador to China, is just the latest U.S. diplomatic don’t necessarily limit a group’s ability to inspire supporters casualty of American leadership under President Donald far from the battlefield. Tr u m p . The ISIL’s most obvious successors might seem to be Much has been written about the damage that its network of affiliates. The biggest of these, based in Trump has already done to America’s role in the world. Eastern Libya, has several thousand members and may From undermining alliances to ignoring human rights have helped train the Manchester Arena bomber Salman to withdrawing from international agreements forged Abedi. There is precedent for a terrorist group morphing by American leadership – including the Paris climate from a proto-state into a global network: Al Qaeda agreement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade managed just that after the fall of the Afghan Taliban. deal – Trump has made clear that he wants to upend Again, however, Al Qaeda had the benefit of a surviving America’s place in the world, seeing many of America’s cadre of senior leaders capable of providing continuity alliances, trade deals and partnerships as ripping off and centralized direction; the ISIL does not. At this point, America economically. it seems unlikely that its web of franchises, always loose Just months into his presidency, Trump himself is to begin with, will hold together without the “caliphate” no longer trusted by leaders around the world. Sure, in Syria and Iraq. Just months into his presidency, Trump himself is no longer many will continue to try to adapt and placate him, The impending destruction of the caliphate but governments make policy based on assumptions trusted by leaders around the world. Unfortunately, that is far from the end of the matter. about what other governments will do, and few believe The impending destruction of the caliphate raises another of his own agency’s resources and influence in the defusing conflict, to spearheading humanitarian work, that Trump will live up to previous U.S. commitments, dangerous possibility: reconciliation between the ISIL and policymaking process. U.S. diplomats do the invisible work of maintaining U.S. including longstanding alliances, or that Trump can be Al Qaeda. The dispute between the two groups has always As Tillerson tows Trump’s line everywhere he goes, interests abroad. And interests like supporting human taken at his word for fear he will change his mind. been both ideological and personal. Ideologically, the ISIL at home he is gutting his own department, slowly rights, boosting U.S. economic growth, and preventing Axis of Adults claims to represent the reborn caliphate, and therefore depleting America’s leadership capabilities. conflict endure – presidents alone cannot choose to Enter the “Axis of Adults,” as some have collectively demands the allegiance of all Muslims — fealty that Al Weakening of the State Department disregard them. referred to a handful of Trump’s top national security Qaeda refuses to offer. Once there is no caliphate, this Which brings us back to the resignation of David The acting U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, Lew officials, including National Security Advisor H.R. ideological dispute will fall away. Rank, and perhaps the most dangerous, long-term Lukens, made clear in recent days how U.S. diplomats McMaster, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary On a personal level, impact of the Trump era on American foreign policy to represent the best of America. of Defense James Mattis, and Secretary of Homeland the ISIL loathes Ayman date – the weakening of the State Department. After the terrorist attack in London, as President Security John Kelly. al-Zawahri, the current The impending While presidents, secretaries of state, and other Trump responded by criticizing the mayor of London These were the officials who were going to interpret, leader of Al Qaeda, whom destruction of senior officials set policy and direction for U.S. foreign and America’s judiciary for not implementing his Muslim smooth over, and translate Trump’s campaign promises, it views as a usurper. They policy, the career foreign and civil service officers that ban, Lukens sent the message that America stood with the caliphate tweets and unpredictable actions in office into never forgave Zawahri represent the United States around the world bridge England with clear statements of support – simple yet raises another reasonable American foreign policy. for supporting the Nusra two gaps that no elected officials or appointees could vital aspects of American leadership and diplomacy that But in doing so, they have largely ruined their own Front, Al Qaeda’s Syrian dangerous ever fill. President Trump couldn’t muster. credibility, while at the same time convincing few people affiliate, when it broke First, career diplomats carry out policies determined This last line of defense for American leadership possibility: at home or abroad that they speak for the president on from their group. by the president and secretary of state. Without the around the world is in danger. In just the first few reconciliation policy matters. A popular trope support of the career diplomats, few if any presidential months of Trump’s tenure, some of America’s most Part of the job for McMaster and Kelly has been to among ISIL members is between the ISIL initiatives could be achieved. distinguished career diplomats – such as Dan Fried and publicly defend of some of the Trump administration’s their claim to represent and Al Qaeda. Private talks provided the opening for a nuclear deal Tom Countryman – have retired. worst impulses. McMaster was selected to explain “bin Laden’s Al Qaeda,” as with Iran, for instance, but career experts were needed Tillerson is backing Trump’s attempt to hollow out Trump’s impulsive decision to share highly classified opposed to “Zawahri’s Al Qaeda.” But the day may not to lobby the world to tighten sanctions on Iran to get it the State Department through massive budget cuts, intelligence with Russia without permission from the be far off when Al Qaeda’s emir will once again bear the to the negotiating table, and then again to hammer out which will hurt the department’s capability to retain, source country. name of its founder. In an audio message in 2015, Zawahri the specifics of the nuclear deal. hire, and train future diplomats. And Tillerson does not Meanwhile, Kelly has not only executed Trump’s introduced a man he called “a lion from the den” of Al Second, career diplomats are the bridges between even rely regularly on those career officials continuing draconian immigration policies, but he has also Qaeda. The next voice on the tape was that of bin Laden’s administrations, ensuring that enduring U.S. interests to man their posts. answered the White House call of duty on matters son Hamza, now in his late 20s. continue to be advanced around the world. They are Media speculation over Rank’s resignation suggests outside of his purview at the Department of On audio messages Hamza sounds remarkably like often the ones who have years-long relationships that his motivation to leave stemmed from his Homeland Security. For example, he defended Jared his father, with the same hushed intensity and much of with their counterparts in other countries, forming the unwillingness to deliver the Trump administration’s Kushner’s reported attempt at setting up covert the same phraseology. Recently, Al Qaeda has begun connective tissue of peaceful international relations. The rationale for withdrawing from the Paris climate communications with Russia. according him the title of “sheikh,” a mark of his growing presence of career officials also remind governments agreement to Chinese officials. Whether or not this is true Mattis has managed to maintain his independence, power. Perhaps most significantly of all, while Zawahri around the world of the continuity of American – and whether or not other career officials are resigning and therefore his reputation remains mostly untainted. continually rails against the ISIL’s leadership, Hamza leadership – those same career officials will one day because of Trump – it is clear there continues to be a But his independence largely stems from the fact that is careful not to say anything that might antagonize move on and up to take on ambassadorships, positions precipitous exit of veteran Foreign Service officers. his views are conspicuously divergent from Trump’s. Baghdadi’s followers. as assistant secretaries and undersecretaries of state If seasoned career diplomats continue to flee the He’s a staunch supporter of NATO, highly critical of We should not be surprised if Hamza replaces Zawahri – and therefore earn respect and influence abroad. State Department – combined with the administration’s Russia, and just last week expounded on the benefits as emir. With the caliphate consigned to history and a Foreign governments hoping to strike a better deal with intention to unilaterally disarm America’s diplomatic of a “rules-based order” during a speech in Singapore, bin Laden once again at the top of Al Qaeda, the door the next team can wait out presidential administrations, toolkit – the Trump administration will have stripped making clear that he does not necessarily speak for would be open for former ISIL terrorists to rejoin the but career officials will be present in both. America of its first and last lines of diplomatic defense. his boss on fundamental issues, such as America’s fold, bringing with them months or years of front-line While America’s economic and military strength These public servants are out there preventing commitments to its allies. experience. provide leverage and power, America’s diplomats are threats like pandemic disease and proliferation of WMD Tillerson stands out amongst this group as a quiet With or without Baghdadi, the ISIL in its current form the ones who figure out how best to use that power to from ever harming Americans, while also serving as follower of Trump’s dismantling of America’s role in the is doomed. Bin Laden’s ideology, however, is destined to advance America’s interests. the last chance to stave off violent conflicts before they world, neither willing to make clear publicly if his views survive well into the future. From advancing the interests of U.S. businesses in begin. They will begin cutting into bone. (Source: The NYT) diverge from Trump (as Mattis does) nor fight on behalf almost every country on earth, to playing key roles in (Source: Newsweek) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 ANALYSIS 7 Quds Day binds world on land It is a true story: protection, fight against oppression “Trail of the Wolf” Many years ago, when the World War I reached the Arab States ter- ritory, a British Zionist politician wrote a letter including a proposition INTERVIEW spirit of Quds Day, and the person who in- to both the British Cabinet and House of Commons of the United By Lachin Rezaian spires and directs their actions as to how Kingdom, saying: best achieve liberation and peace. One “A Jew state under supervision of Britain would be developed in American counter-terrorism analyst de- Western writer named Hannah Arendt Palestine, where a total of three to four million Jew people who are scribes the beauty and power of Interna- wrote, “Two things are needed for great scattered across the Europe can be settled. On the other hand, the tional Quds Day in its ability to unite peo- revolution: a new sense of freedom, and British Empire will find a protectorate which may protect the Britain’s ple in a bond of spiritual brotherhood and a sense of creating something.” The peo- interests across Egypt and Suez Canal and will control some sensi- singing the harmony of political stability ple must be communicating and acting in tive points in the region.” and peace. ways, which clearly demonstrates they are As a member of British Zionist Federation, Herbert Samuel was The legacy of the late founder of the achieving a new level of freedom with each the man who had proposed this proposition. The Federation’s pres- Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Khomeini, step, each shout, each wave of the ban- ident in the time was Chaim Azriel Weizmann, who used to teach International Quds Day rallies is held by ner; and they must perceive that through chemistry at the University of Manchester. He was also very popular Iranians and other Muslims worldwide to this exercising of their freedom they are and influential among British elites and politicians because of his show support for the oppressed people of creating a new destiny for themselves and invention, acetone, a chemical substance used by British army for Palestine and opposition to the occupation their progeny. It is also important to com- manufacturing explosives during WWI. Since then, Dr. Chaim Azriel of the Palestinian territories by the Zionist municate a fearless confidence in the reli- Weizmann became the most serious defender of Herbert Samuel’s regime of Israel. gious righteousness and moral excellence proposition and taking advantage of his influence on the top au- In an exclusive interview with Tehran of their cause or message. This attracts thorities of the British Empire, he started to negotiate to realize the Times’ Lachin Rezaian, a former U.S. army people and persuades them to support Jew protectorate project. The British Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent psychological operation officer and coun- Quds Day inspires the people of other nations the message, whereas anger, violence, a letter to Baron Edmond Rothschild (head of the Rothschild bank- ter-terrorism analyst Scott Bennett said In- to join the struggle with their hearts, minds, chaos, and negativity often inspires fear ing family) on Nov. 2, 1917. The letter’s text which is the first result in people and resentment and intimidates ternational Quds Day magnetizes people and hands, and apply themselves to the of diplomatic activities and negotiations between British Zionist Fed- together around the central idea of cre- them, which stops their ability to consider eration (presided by Chaim Azriel Weizmann) and British economic ating and protecting their families, lands, struggle for peace and liberty. the message being broadcast. Demon- and political leaders is as follows: and nations by standing together against strations, parades, protests, and public Dear Lord Rothschild! terrorism, oppression, prejudice, and vio- wards, and through patience and faith, Palestine? marches serve two purposes: Firstly, to I have much pleasure in conveying to you, on behalf of His Maj- lence. achieve a purification from their struggles; One of the key parts of history which define and unite the voice of the people esty’s Government, the following declaration of sympathy with Jew- Through virtues and convictions, Quds and it is the music of holiness, which all na- is conveniently forgotten by Western uni- into one expression of socio-political val- ish Zionist aspirations which has been submitted to, and approved Day inspires the people of other nations to tions of the world can hear and admire as versities, schools, and politicians, is the fact ues and vision; and secondly, proclaim this by, the Cabinet. join the struggle with their hearts, minds, a heroic sacrifice. that in 1953, the United States and the unified message to the world watching in “His Majesty’s Government view with favour the establishment in and hands, and apply themselves to the What impacts does International United Kingdom, in order to secure Iran’s order to share, protect and advance it. To Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their struggle for peace and liberty, he told Teh- Quds Day rallies have on the unity, se- oil fields for Western oil companies, for- do this, the demonstration and its message best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being ran Times correspondent: curity and stability of the region? cibly removed Iran’s government and re- must be viewed as reasonable, passionate, clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice How do you evaluate the impor- The beauty and power of International placed it with the dictatorship of the Shah. achievable, and spiritually liberating. the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in tance of International Quds Day ral- Quds Day lies in its ability to unite people The Shah imposed harsh conditions upon Does the idea of Quds Day ral- Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any lies and keeping the Palestinian cause in a bond of spiritual brotherhood and sing the Iranian people, and corrupted much of lies have any influence on the fight other country.” alive? the harmony of political stability and peace. the conservative culture in Iran. The Islamic against Zionism in the western coun- I should be grateful if you would bring this declaration to the International Quds Day is an annual Amidst the flag-waving, confetti rains, and Revolution in 1979 was the Iranian people tries? knowledge of the Zionist Federation [as executive branch of “Zion- event held on the last Friday of Ramadan, smiling joy, International Quds Day mag- collective act of unifying their convictions Quds Day is a reminder to western ists International Congress”]. was initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran netizes people together around the central and values, and overthrowing this foreign countries that true freedom and peace Yours sincerely, in 1979 to express support for the Palestin- idea of creating and protecting their fami- imposed dictatorship. With their success- comes from two things: absolute love Arthur James Balfour ians and oppose Zionism, as well as Israel’s lies, lands, and nations by standing togeth- ful liberation, the Iranian nation assumed a and devotion to God, and independence Zionists treat the mentioned letter, which is recognized as the control of Jerusalem. In a time of relentless er against terrorism, oppression, prejudice, position unique in the world, and is one of and disentanglement from the laws, cus- Balfour Declaration in the world’s political literature, as the formal regime change imposed by the cannibal- and violence. It serves as a reminder to the last great nations to wield sovereignty toms, activities of nations, and people of and valid document which provides Jews with sovereignty over Pal- istic U.S.-Zionist-Wahhabi machine, Inter- the nations of the world that freedom and and independence amidst a world full of the world who offend God. Quds Day is a estine. national Quds day reminds us of our hu- justice and truth are inviolable blessings enslaved peoples. reminder of man’s proper calling to stand manity, of God’s purity, and of our quest for upon humanity by God, which no person How do you think the achieve- up and defend his purity, and seek to al- justice. Like a single star shining in night’s or nation has the right to steal or oppress. ments of Quds Day rallies are, since ways do justly, love mercy, and walk hum- black sky, the International Quds Day is a How do you consider the direct its establishment by the founder of bly. Through these virtues and convictions, beacon for nations to follow and find their and indirect effects of Iran’s Islamic the Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Quds Day inspires the people of other na- way out of darkness. It is the light of hope, Revolution on the Palestinian issue Khomeini? tions to join the struggle with their hearts, which Palestinians, and all people crushed and the role of Imam Khomeini in Imam Khomeini is the voice and the minds, and hands, and apply themselves under oppression, can raise their eyes to- shaping the resistance movements in face through which the public perceive the to the struggle for peace and liberty. Another step toward a devastating war: At the time, Rothschild Family was the Europe’s kings without Washington’s pretense that it is fighting ISIS crown and throne and their strongest branch, i.e. London’s Roth- schild, was known as the Jews King. Baron Edmond Rothschild, flights during operations in Syria signed on October 20, As it is Russia, not Washington, who has air superiority in By Dr. Paul Craig Roberts head of French Rothschilds, was the most important economic and 2015.” Syria, all that is required is one more dumbshit American pi- political sponsor of Zionism Movement and “Zionism Internation- An idiot American pilot shot down a Syrian fighter that Surprise! Surprise! The Americans broke yet another lot, who will get his stupid ass blown out of the sky, and the al Organization”. So, it is natural that the letter of British Foreign was attacking ISIS, thus confirming that Washington is not agreement Washington signed with Russia. utter morons in Washington will have to back off or make a Minister, including His Majesty’s message, (to closest and most de- fighting ISIS, as Washington claims, but is protecting ISIS, its How many agreements with Russia does Washington mistake. As stupid as Washington is and as full of hubris, the pendent state on Jew King) to one of heads of Rothschild’s Empire, agent sent to Syria by Obama and Hillary to overthrow the have to break before the Russians finally understand that morons will make a mistake. which starts with “Dear Lord Rothschild” is considered as a definite Syrian government. General Michael Flynn revealed on a TV a signed agreement with Washington is meaningless? Will There is no intelligence in Washington. Only arrogance promise. interview that Obama and Hillary had, over his objection the Russians ever learn? The American Indians never did. and hubris. The quarter century I spent there was with the Within next years the British politicians enticed the naïve Arab as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, made the There is a famous American T-shirt: “Sure you can trust the most utterly stupid people on the face of the earth. emirs (Sharif in Hijaz and Faisal in Iraq) with numerous promises “willful decision” to send ISIS to Syria. government: Just ask an Indian.” I expect Russia to win this, because Russia has intelligent and agreements which have never been fulfilled (e.g. Sykes–Pi- Washington’s pretense that Washington is fighting ISIS, Perhaps the Russians finally have learned that any agree- leadership, and Washington does not. cot Agreement) and ensured them that it would not impose any rather than supporting it, is the excuse for Washington’s il- ment with Washington is worthless at best and a death war- Nevertheless, perhaps mistakenly, as no one can know changes on Palestinian Muslims’ status quo and it would be only a legal presence in the Syrian conflict. Russia and Iran are in rant at worst. The Russian Defense Ministry announced to- everything, I blame Russia for letting the Syrian crisis de- peaceful coexistence. Syria legally, invited there by an elected government. The day that Russia is halting all interactions with the U.S. within velop. Russia and Syria would have won the war long ago, Initially in January 1918, a Diplomat, Hogart, was tasked with Americans are there uninvited as war criminals. Under inter- the framework on the memorandum of incident prevention except Russia kept declaring premature victory, pulling out, meeting and convincing the Mecca’s Sharif. Hogart travelled to national law established by the Americans themselves, it is in Syrian skies. Additionally, the Russian Defense Ministry having to go back, always hoping to reach an agreement Jeddah and ensured Mecca’s Sharif about the British support for a war crime to initiate aggression against a country that has stated that Russian missile defense will intercept any aircraft with Washington. Indeed, reaching an agreement with the Arab nation’s unity. He said that in Palestine, Arabs and Jews not raised a fist against you. in the area of operations of the Russian Aerospace Forces Washington was more important to the Russian govern- would live separately and no one would be subdued by the other. So, to be in Syria, Washington has to pretend to be in Syria and: ment than winning the war or anything else. The Jerusalem would be governed through an “international sys- “fighting terrorism” rather than supporting it. The lie has “In areas where Russian aviation is conducting combat Regardless of the evidence, the Russian government’s tem”, Al-Aqsa Mosque would belong to Muslims and Britain would been given to this claim many times, but now that an Amer- missions in the Syrian skies, any flying objects, including jets hope simply could not die that Russia and Washington support “Jews return” as far as it was safe for freedom of “Pales- ican pilot has proven that the U.S. is in Syria to support its and unmanned aerial vehicles of the international coalition could reach an agreement to fight terrorism together. What tine aboriginal population” both in terms of political and economic agent, ISIS, not even a Megyn Kelly presstitute can honestly discovered west of the Euphrates River will be followed by utter nonsense. The terrorism in the Russian province of considerations. He never denied the Balfour Declaration. Taking ad- claim to believe that Washington is fighting ISIS. Russian air and ground defenses as air targets.” Chechnya was instigated by Washington. The Russian gov- vantage of Arab emirs’ extreme and unwise good will and naiveté, The Russians, Syrians, and Iranians have known this from In other words, in Russia’s understated way, Russia has ernment does not seem to understand that there are no British elites controlled their possible reactions with some rootless the beginning. However, these official sources are all sus- declared a no-fly zone over all areas of Syria in which Syri- independent terrorists. Terrorism is a Washington weapon. promises and conventions. pect in the presstitute Western media. So with the pressti- an and Russian forces are operating. Any intruder into that So how can the Russian government make a pact against At the same time on Jan. 19, 1918, a delegation consisting tutes’ complicity, Washington’s lie has stood until the idiot area will be blown out of the sky. American, Israeli, whoever, terrorism with the country that is using terrorism as a weap- three members was chosen by the “Middle East committee of Brit- American pilot blew the lie out of the sky along with the they are dead meat. on against Russia? ish foreign affair” who along with Weizmann were sent to Palestine Syrian fighter and its pilot. What does Russia think the neoconservatives’ plan to in order to analyze political results of Balfour Declaration and how Washington, of course, will lie through its teeth. It is the conquer Syria and Iran is about if not to bring more terror- should it be implemented in association with an officer from British only thing Washington knows how to do. Washington will ism to Russia. foreign affair ministry, Ormsby-Gore. The three-member delega- claim that it was a “coalition fighter,” that is, someone else Vladimir Putin is a knowledgeable, strong, and able tion became known as “Zionism Commission”. was flying the U.S. F-18. It wasn’t us. Or they will claim that leader of a country. Perhaps he is the only one outside of But the fact is that since issuance of Balfour Declaration, the the Syrian fighter was attacking women and children, or a China. Clearly there are none in the West, a wasteland of Zionism soft movement to devour a free land, directed by British transgendered compound or a maternity ward for women leadership. government, has accelerated. It is almost a century from the date raped by Assad’s “brutal troops.” Washington will spin it in Little doubt that Putin is a moral leader who is opposed and only a strait, named Gaza and the West Bank, have remained some way to make an aggressive war crime into a heroic to war and wants the best for all countries. However, by sac- from that territorial geography for Palestinians and other regions defense of a victim group. rificing the advantage every time he gains it to the nonsen- have been usurped through genocide, disturbing discipline and One question is: Did the idiot U.S. pilot do this on his sical idea of making an agreement with Washington simply unity of Palestinian warrior groups, inequality of Arab emirs and own, a hot shot playing Top Gun, or was this a planned conveys to Washington weakness. Washington thinks Pu- Muslims states and also support of world colonial system. provocation of the military/security complex outside of tin is just another person who Washington can walk over. The pivotal role of English government to support Zionists with channels to begin a conflict between the U.S. and Russia This is a miscalculation, and it will result in war. It would be the aim of preventing depiction of Islamic-Arab United Geogra- that would prevent any possibility of President Trump reviv- much better if Putin laid down the gauntlet and made it phy in the region and to pave the ground for a continuous and ing his goal of defusing the high level of tensions with Rus- completely clear that “if you want war, it will be there in 30 depressive fight among Muslim Ummah through issuing Balfour sia? A $1 trillion, 100 billion annual military/security budget There is no intelligence in minutes.” Suddenly, Russia would be taken seriously. Declaration, hefty wealth of Jew families and insanity of Arab emirs paid by American taxpayers is at stake. Washington. Only arrogance I admire Putin. But he is playing the wrong game. In- are amongst the most important factors of the rise of a cancerous We don’t know if the pilot acted on his own or on or- stead of parrying Washington’s aggression, he should be gland, named fake government of Israel. ders. and hubris. The quarter aggressive and force Europe and Washington to come to It seems that this monetary and power current is going to con- What we do know is that it did not go down well with century I spent there was with him for a solution. tinue this trend, and preventing any new measure against Muslim the Russians. The Russian Defense Ministry said today that Putin, the leader of the free world, should not be on the nations and supporting territorial right of Palestinian people need it regards the decision by “the U.S. command as an inten- the most utterly stupid people defensive from a bankrupt, two-bit punk, washed up gov- intelligence and wisdom of Muslim Ummah and attracting sympa- tional violation of U.S. obligations in the framework of the on the face of the earth. ernment in Washington that wallows in evil. thy of other nations in the world in favor of an oppressed nation. memo on avoiding incidents and the safety of aviation (Source: Global research) Adapted from Muhammad Ali Samadi’s article I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 8 INTERNATIONAL JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 The toxic state of America By Christoph Scheuermann It was an attack on democracy, but above all provided evi- not the language of moderation that is spoken in Trump’s what is one to do? dence of just how toxic the political environment in the United Washington -- it is one of revolt, revenge, rage and cyni- There are few institutions left that both sides accept as Once the attacker was dead and the injured cared for, once States has become. And of course, this president, both directly cism, and that isn’t by chance. Journalists have become “en- being nonpartisan. At the moment, Trump’s helpers are quiet had returned to Congress and the investigation had and indirectly, bears his share of the blame for this climate. emies of the state,” judges are ridiculed, government pros- busy casting aspersions at independent special counsel begun, a hint of harmony briefly descended over Wash- Political battle raging ecutors getting too close to the president are threatened Robert Mueller, who has been tasked with investigating ington. Democrats said prayers for Republicans, adversaries A political battle is raging in the United States in which with dismissal and the head of the FBI is fired. Russian influence on the presidential campaign and po- found warm words for each other and even Donald Trump the competing camps are no longer engaging in debate. But Trump isn’t sowing the seeds of rage on his own. tential ties between Moscow and the Trump team. Until his acted like a statesman. America is strongest, he said, “when Instead, each side is denying the other’s right to partici- His opponents are also doing a fine job of escalating this appointment, he had been accepted by Republicans and we are unified and when we work together for the common pate in the democratic process. Both sides are raising the rhetorical arms race with talk of street battles, as if guerilla Democrats alike as an independent official with integrity. good.” specter of treason as a way of justifying violence. The rage warfare were the solution. Comedienne Cathy Griffin had The campaign against Mueller is destroying any possibility, It sounded as if he had forgotten recent months -- the against elites has become impossible to contain, with ring herself photographed recently holding Trump’s fake decapi- at least on this question, that one side’s version of the truth tirades and hate-filled speeches. As if there were no gap- leaders on the right speaking of “war” and those on the tated head by the hair. At the point in a debate when the might ultimately be accepted. ing rift between the opposing political camps, right and left of “resistance.” The two sides are united by the thirst physical well-being of one’s opponent is no longer sacred, The harmony following the attack in Alexandria didn’t left, long since unbridgeable. For a moment, it seemed the for confrontation and by the occasional repudiation of their there are no boundaries left. last long. The next morning, Trump tweeted he was the president had swept aside all the rage -- and the nation opponents’ humanity. Eric Trump, one of President Trump’s Ideological divide victim of a “WITCH HUNT.” He was referring, of course, to was thankful. sons, recently said that critics of the American leader are The ideological divide between Democrats and Republi- special counsel Mueller. What happened on Wednesday in Alexandria, a Washing- “not even people.” cans has never been as wide as it is today. The most danger- Debate is one of the foundations of democracy, but in ton suburb, was not Donald Trump’s fault. The attacker opened Debates have often been shrill in the United States. And ous aspect of this development is that the two sides are no the U.S. it’s hardly possible anymore. And when the people fire on Republican members of the House and Senate. It was violence has reared its head in political life before -- and longer able to agree on basic facts. One wonders whether of a country are no longer capable of speaking to each not an attempted political assassination, but it was an act that not just since the assassinations of JFK, Martin Luther King Republicans and Democrats could even agree that the sky is other, when they constantly believe their opponents are in- was at least partly motivated by politics. The perpetrator, James and Malcolm X. blue. If everything is relative and nothing is certain, when a volved in a conspiracy, then a country’s institutions are also Thomas Hodgkinson, was a disturbed Bernie Sanders sup- But today, a man is sitting in the White House who profits president lies so openly, then who can you trust? When the imperiled. And with them, democracy itself. porter who considered Trump to be a “traitor.” from the polarization and is further fanning the flames. It is language of this government is so corrupt and misguided, (Source: Spiegel)

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Lead found in 20% of baby food Can unprotected sun samples, especially juices and veggies exposure be good for you? By Naveed Saleh

Most of us know to use sunscreen when we’re outside. Af- ter all, sunscreen minimizes the risk of skin cancer. How- ever, constant use of sunscreen while outside prevents your skin from producing vitamin D. Although vitamin D is found in the foods that we eat, nearly one billion people world- wide are vitamin D deficient. In addition to bone health, adequate levels of vitamin D may also mitigate the risk of various other diseases, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and cancer. Research suggests that spending several minutes a week in the midday sun sans sunscreen may help your body make the vitamin D that it needs and may currently be lacking. Balancing sunscreen use and adequate sun exposure UV radiation from the sun is a cancer-causing agent (i.e., carcinogen) that is directly responsible for the majority of the 1.5 million skin cancer cases occurring in the United States each year. Moreover, ultraviolet radiation also is the major contributor to the 8000 deaths due to metastatic melanoma that occur each year. Metastatic melanoma is the worst type of skin cancer. In addition to causing skin cancer, during a lifetime, the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight can lead to skin damage, cosmetic changes, and dryness. Most of the time that you’re outside, you should defi- nitely lather on a thick layer of sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply this sunscreen to any areas of your body exposed to the sun, including your face, arms, and legs. Also, don’t forget to have a friend cover your back. Even if it’s cloudy or cool outside, you should wear sun- screen. Sunscreen reflects, scatters, or absorbs ultraviolet radiation and protects you from its harmful effects. Make sure to avoid using sunscreen that’s expired. You should also reapply sunscreen as needed. For instance, after swimming, sweating, or toweling off, reapply sunscreen. You should also reapply sunscreen after being outside of the sun for two hours or more. By Lydia Zuraw “In many American communities, the Although it’s a good idea to wear sunscreen with an SPF of Lead can cause problems with attention most significant route of lead exposure 15 for most of the time that you’re outside, according to the NIH: Pediatricians and public health and behavior, cognitive development, the is from paint and soil,” Bole said. It has been suggested by some vitamin D researchers, researchers know they have to be on cardiovascular system and immune system. “Avoiding all sources of exposure of for example, that approximately 5–30 minutes of sun expo- the lookout for lead exposure from lead poisoning is incredibly important ... sure between 10 AM and 3 PM at least twice a week to the paint chips and contaminated drinking safe blood lead level in children has Neltner said. but the last thing I would want is for a face, arms, legs, or back without sunscreen usually lead to water. A new report suggests food -- been identified. The Environmental Defense Fund parent to restrict their child’s diet or limit sufficient vitamin D synthesis and that the moderate use of particularly baby food -- could be a In a draft report released earlier report notes that more research on the their intake of healthy food groups.” commercial tanning beds that emit 2%–6% UVB radiation problem, too. this year, the Environmental Protection sources of contamination is needed. She added that pediatricians is also effective. Individuals with limited sun exposure need The Environmental Defense Fund, in Agency estimated that over 5 percent FDA has set guidance levels of 100 recommend limiting or eliminating fruit to include good sources of vitamin D in their diet or take an analysis of 11 years of federal data, of children consume more than 6 parts per billion (ppb) for candy and juices from children’s diets, anyway, for a supplement to achieve recommended levels of intake. found detectable levels of lead in 20 micrograms per day of lead -- the dried fruit and 50 ppb for fruit juices. nutritional reasons. “There are good In other words, a couple times a week, you may want to percent of 2,164 baby food samples. maximum daily intake level set by the The allowable level for lead in bottled reasons to limit juice other than this go out in the sun for a brief walk without the protection of The toxic metal was most commonly Food and Drug Administration in 1993 water is 5 ppb. particular report,” Bole said. clothing or sunscreen. Please note that you don’t need to found in fruit juices such as grape and -- in their diet. Concern over fruit juices flared up in But she said she wouldn’t want sunbathe per se—simply expose yourself to the warmth of apple, root vegetables such as sweet This surprised Tom Neltner, 2012 when Consumer Reports found parents to avoid root vegetables the midday sun, since sunscreen does its job so well that potatoes and carrots, and cookies such Environmental Defense Fund’s chemicals that 1 in 4 samples of apple and grape altogether. “The benefits of those much-needed vitamin D isn’t getting through. as teething biscuits. policy director, who has spent 20 years juices had lead levels higher than the nutritious foods far outweigh any risk,” Vitamin D The organization’s primary focus researching and working to reduce lead FDA’s bottled-water limit of 5 ppb. she said, especially in the context of Vitamin D is more akin to a hormone than a vitamin; vita- was on the baby foods because of exposures. His further analysis of the “The FDA is continuing to work with where kids are most exposed to lead. min D receptors are found on nearly every cell in the body. how detrimental lead can be to child EPA report was that food is the major industry to further limit the amount In response to a request for comment, In the body, vitamin D has many roles including the following: development. source of lead exposure in two-thirds of of lead in foods to the greatest extent Gerber said that samples of its baby bone metabolism “Lead can have a number of effects toddlers. feasible, especially in foods frequently foods and juices “consistently fall well immune function on children and it’s especially harmful This spurred the organization to consumed by children,” read an within the available guidance levels and inflammation reduction during critical windows of development,” examine data from the FDA’s Total Diet agency statement in response to the meet our own strict standards.” And cell growth said Dr. Aparna Bole, pediatrician at Study for specific sources of exposure report. “The agency is in the process samples of Gerber juices were all below nerve and muscle function University Hospitals Rainbow Babies for kids. of reevaluating the analytical methods the EPA standard for drinking water. Of note, vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, In the resulting report, released it uses for determining when it should “We know parents may be in the gut and maintains adequate concentrations of cal- who was not involved with the report. Thursday, Neltner found that the baby take action with respect to measured concerned about a recent report on cium and phosphate in the blood to mediate bone miner- “The largest burden that we often think food versions of apple juice, grape levels of lead in particular foods, lead in foods and want to reassure alization, bone growth, and bone remodeling. about is neurocognitive that can occur juice and carrots had detectable lead including those consumed by infants them that Gerber foods and juices are In the body, vitamin D is first produced in the skin when even at low levels of lead exposure.” more often than the regular versions. and toddlers.” safe,” the statement read. the skin is exposed to the ultraviolet B (UV-B) radiation in Lead can cause problems with Researchers could determine how Neltner said he’s glad the FDA is The Environmental Defense Fund sunlight. It’s then transported to the liver where it’s further attention and behavior, cognitive frequently contamination occurred, but working on the issue but wants them to report was ultimately directed at the metabolized. More than 90 percent of human vitamin D development, the cardiovascular system not at what levels. “get it done. Move quicker.” food industry and FDA in the hopes of supply comes from sunlight. and immune system, Bole said. According to the FDA, lead makes The Environmental Defense Fund getting limits and standards updated. Most people get at least some of their vitamin D from The samples studied were not its way into food through contaminated isn’t recommending that parents avoid But lead in paint and drinking water sunlight. Concentrations of vitamin D in the blood are the identified by brand, and the levels soil, but Neltner suspects that processing certain foods or brands for their children shouldn’t fall by the wayside, Neltner best indicators of potential deficiency. of lead are thought to be relatively may also play a role. but does advise that they consult their said. “You’ve got to deal with this issue During the past 20 years, vitamin D levels among Amer- low. Still, according to the Centers for “I can’t explain it other than I pediatrician about all means of lead on multiple fronts.” ican men but not American women have slightly declined. Disease Control and Prevention, no assume baby food is processed more,” exposure. (Source: CNN) These declines in men are likely secondary to increased body weight, greater use of sun protection, and decreased consumption of milk. 9 behaviors that will definitely make you an irresistible person Vitamin D is naturally found in just a few foods that we eat including the following: By Susie Moore . They make you feel comfortable. later that two of the warmest and most sincerely passionate egg yolks 3Ever notice how, when you are in the presence of women within the group also happened to have the most fatty fish (e.g., salmon, tuna, sardines, trout, and No Regrets With Susie Moore “Julia has a certain magic, people who make you feel relaxed and like yourself, you successful businesses, thanks in large part, to partnerships mackerel) doesn’t she?” I heard a co-worker say over margaritas blossom? Irresistible people give you the comfort and space with other people like them. No surprise. cod liver oil a few years ago. Julia’s side hustle as a writer had to be who you are. They don’t try to change you. They look . They are not afraid to be vulnerable. beef liver recently taken off, she was in a loving relationship, all for the good in people, and they draw it out of them too. 7There is nothing more isolating (or exhausting) than portabella mushrooms the managers adored her (her next promotion was . They stay away from drama and negativity. trying to project a false sense of strength. When meeting Vitamin D is also added to many (fortified) foods includ- inevitable) and, well... we adored her too. 4There is nothing appealing about pessimistic, new people, I’ve noticed that most don’t about talk topics ing the following: You’d think there would be a pang of envy when we downbeat types. And energetically, we cannot help but that really matter. Whenever I bring up my early divorce, my milk contemplated Julia’s awesomeness. But there wasn’t— mirror those around us, so it’s the uplifters we naturally late father, or my modest upbringing, people tend to open cheese just affection from everyone. Why? Because Julia was gravitate towards. We seek them out. We invite them to up to me too, and it’s because we all want to make deeper, cereal irresistible to everyone. You probably know a Julia or meetings, parties, and coffee. We linger around them more sincere connections with others. infant formula two yourself. because we can’t help but enjoy their affirmative vibes. Connection has nothing to do with exotic vacations orange juice Here are some qualities that irresistible people . They elevate others. or million-dollar career stories—it’s about being secure Dietary vitamin D is first absorbed in the small intestine possess: 5Irresistible humans love to give compliments. enough to talk about tough parts of life. Because we all then is further metabolized by the liver and kidney before . They are nice to you. They share the credit. They are quick to say a kind word have them. making its way into the circulation. 1An ego, simply put, ain’t good. When someone is or even help out. Irresistible people want to make life . They accentuate their strengths. Vitamin D deficiency sizing you up, one-upping your achievements or grossly pleasant and positive for everyone. 8Irresistible people use words with intention. Common causes of vitamin D deficiency include not overstating their success has the opposite effect. The . They don’t compete; they collaborate. They use statements like, “I love, I do, I can” versus enough exposure to sunlight, inadequate dietary intake, most likeable people have no airs about them. They’re 6Recently I was at a breakfast full of entrepreneurial “I should, I try, I don’t know.” When you use stronger, and problems with absorption. Because vitamin D is fat delightfully comfortable in their own skin, and that women. In a heartbeat, you could tell who among us more intentional language, it impacts your mood, your soluble, people with conditions that interfere with fat ab- confidence translates to kindness. was sizing others up with an aggressive “who’s who?” confidence, and how other people perceive you. And sorption, such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastric . They know their worth vibe, versus those who were simply and enthusiastically irresistible people focus on playing up their talents bypass, are at greater risk for deficiency. 2Nicole Moore, relationships coach and founder introducing themselves to others. versus complaining about their weaknesses. The amount of UV-B radiation exposure that your skin re- of Love Works Method, says attractive people have an The latter group were eager to learn about the people . They make an effort. ceives depends on various factors including the following: attitude of, “I know what I’m offering, and it’s valuable.” they were meeting. They had open smiles, warm body 9Irresistible people make an effort to look season This can appear in a quiet, resolute, confidence. language, and an inquisitive way about them. I learned presentable. To do the research before a meeting. To time of day She also suggests owning what she refers to as bring a gift when they visit a person’s home. These things latitude a “power attribute,” which you can simplify into your There is nothing more isolating don’t need to be overthought, and they don’t have to age own, unique word. Are you brainy? Witty? Soulful? (or exhausting) than trying to be perfect. But the effort is noticeable, and it’s lovely. It skin pigmentation Nurturing? Playful? Knowing your worth (and your encourages us to do things with a little more effort too. clothing word) is powerful. project a false sense of strength. (Source: greatist.com) sunscreen use 13 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 HERITAGE & TOURISM JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017

Iran eyes boost in Iran sets sights on 6.5m marine, agritourism co-op with Vietnam foreign tourist arrivals TOURISM TEHRAN — Iran is interested in ramping deskup cooperation with Vietnam in the areas of marine traveling and agritourism, ISNA reported. 1 Iran’s brilliant goal is to lure Iran’s tourism chief Zahra Ahmadipour and Vietnam’s Am- 20 million foreign travelers annually bassador Nguyen Hong Thach discussed ways to attain the by 2025. However, with only eight goal during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday. years to go, according to some ex- “Vietnam has worthy experiences in marine tourism so perts, the target seems to be some- that it is considered as one of the appropriate platforms for what unachievable. increased interaction between the two countries,” Ahmadi- At the moment Europeans travel- pour said. ers from countries including France, Italy and Germany, who account for the majority of Western tourists, can now get visas on arrival in Tehran, and at the main sites they mingle with sightseers from China, Japan and elsewhere. With countless natural beauties, deeply-rooted-in-time history and culture, as well as abundance of tour- ist sites, 21 of which have been in- scribed on the UNESCO World Herit- age list, Iran seeks to acquire greater share of the global tourism industry. The government has also an- nounced plans to create sufficient accommodation and transportation Iran’s tourism chief Zahra Ahmadipour (R) presents a gift to for the growing number of tourists. Vietnam’s Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thach in Tehran, June There is a plan to increase the num- 20, 2017. An undated photo shows a circle of foreign and domestic visitors to the ruins of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in ber of higher-end hotels from 130 to southern Iran. Agritourism is one of other issues that should be taken more than 1,000 in 10 years. into account in the light of the successful experiences of Viet- nam in this regard, she said. Hong Thach for his part pointed to cultural and historical Italian runner to defy Iran’s hot desert with eye on world record themes that the two nations have in common, saying the TOURISM TEHRAN — Italian marathon run- sert in the Guinness Book of Records, Afzali said, ground is fertile for further tourism cooperation. deskner Paolo Venturini is slated to run adding that two Guinness experts and a camera- Vietnam and Iran established diplomatic relations in 1973. across Iran’s Lut Desert, known as the hottest spot man with Italian satellite TV Sports will accompany The relationship was strengthened with the establishment of on Earth, to try and set a Guinness World Record, the runner. the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association in September 2009. Mehr reported on Tuesday. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, The athlete is scheduled to try hand at running the Lut Desert is one of the two deserts that domi- an 80-kilometer course on July 21 when the tem- nate the landscape of eastern Iran. NGOs helping restore perature in the desert reaches about 70 degrees Rich in magnificent scenery and unparalleled centigrade, said Moein Afzali who is coordinator of serenity, it has always lured travelers who are in historic sites in Kerman the program. search of new adventures. The scorching Lut Desert would have the highest Seven years of satellite temperature data analyz- HERITAGE TEHRAN — A patchwork of historical plac- possible temperature late in July so that Venturini ed by NASA show that the Lut Desert is the hottest desk es scattered across the southern province of has chosen this date in order to seize the record, spot on Earth. Based on the research, it was hottest Kerman has been or being restored to their heyday glory by the Afzali added. during 5 of the 7 years, and had the highest tem- Italian marathon runner Paolo Venturini in an assistance of non-governmental organizations, CHTN reported The event will also record name of the Lut De- perature overall: 70.7°C in 2005. undated photo. on Monday. Five amazing and overlooked travel sites in Iran It might not be on everyone’s travel radar, but Iran has into the rocky landscape, with each of the luxury ho- a well-worn tourist circuit, encompassing attractions tel’s 16 modernized rooms encompassing a cave, or in the ancient cities of Shiraz and Isfahan. “karaan.” According to local lore, mineral water sourced For those wanting to get off the beaten path, the from Mount Sahand, long valued throughout Iran for country has a wealth of lesser-known destinations that its medicinal properties, originated in the biblical Gar- rival the stunning beauty and historical significance of den of Eden. their more famous counterparts. Here are five of the best: Rudkhan Castle

A view of Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine in Kerman province and wildflowers. A total sum of over 400 billion rials (nearly $11m) has been Soltaniyeh Dome channeled into refurbishing projects at Aminian Mansion, Haj A UNESCO World Heritage site in the northwest- Aqa Ali Caravansary, Vakil Caravansary, Haj Ali Rafsanjan Man- ern province of Zanjan, the mausoleum of Oljaytu sion, and Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine amongst others, the pro- at Soltaniyeh is topped by one of the world’s largest vincial tourism chief said. domes. Mahmoud Vafai added that [general] attitude towards the Built between 1302 and 1312 in Soltaniyeh, the capi- historical places has been shifted toward opportunities for de- tal city of the Mongols’ Ilkhanid Dynasty, the monument Guests of the hotel can take a relaxing soak in this veloping tourism since President Hassan Rouhani assumed of- is a mausoleum for Il-khan Oljeitu, the Ilkhanid’s eighth precious liquid. If there’s a spa tub in the room, the fice in 2013. ruler. Though much of the structure’s exterior coloring mineral water gets pumped in directly. The Revitalization and Utilization Fund for Historical Places and tiles have faded through the centuries, the intricate Toghrol Tower plans to cede tens of historical structures to the private sector Hidden in the humid green forests of Iran’s north- brickwork, tilework and vibrant designs inside the mau- Toghrol Tower is a Seljuk-era monument situated in every year to become operational as traditional tourism lodg- ern Gilan province is Rudkhan Castle, a medieval mil- soleum have remained largely unscathed. the city of Rey, on the southern outskirts of Iran’s capital ings. itary fortress whose origins predate the rise of Islam city, Tehran. The vast province is home to numerous natural and historical in Iran. Often overlooked by visitors who tend to stick to the attractions and one of the oldest inhabited regions in the Middle Few foreign tourists have visited the site, which is a higher-income northern and central areas of the Irani- East. The ancient land is a paradise for archeologists and fellow popular attraction among Iranians. an capital, Rey is the oldest county in Tehran province anthropologists as well. Work started on the castle during the Persian Sas- and is speckled with historical monuments, including a sanid era, between 224 CE and 651. Followers of the 500-year-old Safavid-era bazaar. The tower is said to Italy tourism minister says Ismaili sect (the infamous “Assassins” or “Hashashin”) serve as the mausoleum for Seljuk king Toghrol Beg, who are believed to have renovated and completed the established Rey as a major administrative center of the crowds should be limited fortress during the late 11th to 12th centuries. Seljuk Dynasty until its destruction by Mongol armies in The hike up to the castle, which is situated along the early 13th century. at famous sites two peaks of a verdant mountain, takes more than an hour, prompting many locals to call Rudkhan the Tourist flows should be monitored at famous sites in Italy in “Castle of a Thousand Steps.” cities like Rome and Florence, with access limited when crowd Bekhradi Historical House numbers swell, the culture and tourism minister said on Tues- Located in central city of Isfahan, this 400-year-old The unique double-shelled structure of the Soltani- day. inn built in Persia’s Safavid era features four tastefully yeh Dome is also believed to have influenced the de- Italy’s 51 UNESCO World Heritage sites include whole city decorated multi-roomed guest suites and is the oldest sign of India’s Taj Mahal mausoleum. centers and town squares which have been increasingly worn house to be restored in Iran. Laleh Kandovan Rocky Hotel out by the footfall of visitors over the centuries. Its renovation and artistic restoration took local About 30 miles outside the northwestern city of Conscious of the money-spinning power of places like St interior designer and restoration specialist Morteza Tabriz lies the troglodyte village of Kandovan. People Mark’s Square in Venice, some officials have floated the idea Bekhradi five years to engineer and complete. here live in cone-shaped caves cut out of volcanic rock of charging for access to currently public areas. But Culture Peppered with stained-glass windows and original at the foot of Mount Sahand, a dormant volcano. and Tourism Minister Dario Franceschini has other ideas. artwork from the Safavid and subsequent Qajar eras, Nestled within the 800-year-old village, the Laleh “You cannot pay entry to a city, or a street, or a town the house sits between two gardens replete with fruits Kandovan Rocky Hotel has been literally hand-carved square,” Franceschini said at an event in Rome. Instead, the problem should be addressed with “new, non-invasive technology that counts people entering ... when World heritage reefs at risk of coral bleaching, UNESCO says the number reaches a maximum access is stopped until they Almost 75 percent of world heritage cor- It states three-quarters of coral reefs event as the most widely reported and it heritage properties in 2016-17 and that the flow out.” al reefs have been exposed to heat stress over the past three years of the 29 world would need to be assessed by the World majority of world heritage coral reefs are In Venice, one of Italy’s most high-profile examples of ar- that causes coral bleaching in the past three heritage coral reefs were exposed to condi- Heritage Committee. expected to be seriously impacts by climate chitectural beauty under strain, campaigners have been de- years, UNESCO says. tions that cause bleaching. Other reefs that suffered severe bleach- change”. manding for years that the number of visitors be limited. The draft report on climate change re- “Coral mortality during the latest global ing were in Seychelles, New Caledonia and The UNESCO draft paper reiterated the Last year, heritage protection group Italia Nostra said 30 leased overnight is outlined in the agenda bleaching event most likely has been the the United States. importance of governments to implement million tourists were coming to the canal city every year, and paper ahead of a UNESCO (United Nations worst ever observed, including at world UNESCO expressed its “utmost concern and ratify the Paris Agreement as soon as proposed a ceiling of 13.8 million annually. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organi- heritage property reefs,” the paper said. regarding the reported serious impact from possible. (Source: Reuters) zation) meeting in Poland next month. It states the Great Barrier Reef bleaching coral bleaching that have affected world (Source: ABC News) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 SCIENCE 11 Persistent, deadly heat at the equator could Mountain lions terrified of be the norm by 2100, researchers say humans, study shows Phoenix was projected to reach of 120 in the past three decades. The young Humans fear predators like mountain lions, but what we of- degrees Fahrenheit, a near-record for the and the elderly are the most at risk when ten fail to realize is how much they may fear us. After all, desert city, and hot enough that small temperatures rise, as well as those in less humans hunted and extirpated the animal from most of the planes cannot generate enough lift to developed nations without access to air United States, while fatal puma attacks on humans are rare. fly. Phoenix and other cities have experi- conditioning and medical care. New research shows that the pumas—also known as pan- enced similar conditions before, but only How our bodies react thers, cougars, mountain lions or catamounts—immediately rarely — for now. Though we can’t change how our flee large deer prey that they’ve killed, upon hearing humans. The grounded passengers got to bodies react to the heat (at least not on In a study to be published June 21 in the journal Proceedings sit inside an air-conditioned terminal, timescales this short), there are ways for of the Royal Society B, scientists show that their response to at least. But in other parts of the world society to adapt. Factoring rising tem- the sound of human voices is immediate and lasting. where temperatures are set to soar reg- peratures into city planning could help Justine Smith, a post- ularly above 100 degrees this summer, cut down on urban heat islands — cities doctoral researcher at prolonged heat waves are likely to result like Phoenix, Los Angeles and Washing- UC-Berkeley and col- in more deadly consequences. ton D.C. are already beginning to focus leagues followed 17 ra- Right now, roughly one-third of the on planting more greenery and using dio-collared mountain world’s population experiences more heat-reflective building materials. lions in the Santa Cruz than 20 days of deadly heat a year. That Stretching as far back as 1998, the Mountains of Central number is estimated to rise to at least EPA has encouraged cities to mitigate California to a spot where 50 percent by 2100, and if carbon emis- temperature increases by adopting more they’d killed a deer. They sions continue unabated, dangerous heat sustainable building practices. Five cities installed a camera near- waves could strike as much as three- around the country participated in their by that could also play fourths of the world’s population. That’s A week of abnormally high tempera- continent, although the number could Urban Heat Island Project, and though the sound of humans or the sobering analysis outlined in a new tures in July of 1995 killed an estimated be as high as 70,000. In 2010, scorching the results were positive, it may not have a native frog, and vide- study from University of Hawaii research- 700 people in Chicago, while more re- heat in Russia killed some 10,000 people, been enough to cope with continued ris- otaped the results. In 83 ers, published in Nature Climate Change. cent events have been even more dead- many from air pollution caused by wild- ing temperatures. percent of cases, the an- Heat waves ly. The 2003 European heat wave killed fires. Hundreds more smaller heat waves Better forecasting and warning sys- imals immediately fled, The researchers looked at heat waves an estimated 20,000 people across the around the world have caused fatalities tems are another way to cope, giving and nearly half of these from 1980 to 2014 and identified a thresh- residents and hospitals more time to animals didn’t return to the site to finish feeding on their old past which they say conditions of heat The researchers looked at heat waves from prepare. These amount to treating the deer-meal, says Smith, who completed the study as a PhD and humidity can kill. Pairing their findings 1980 to 2014 and identified a threshold symptoms, not the illness, however. If we student at the University of California, Santa Cruz. with climate predictions for the next 80 or want to truly cool our cities off, we must One of the animals that didn’t run away was a very old so years, they say that heat-related deaths past which they say conditions of heat and cool the entire planet. male that died not long after the study. The researchers think will become more commonplace. humidity can kill. (Source: Discover Magazine) that due to his age, it may have been more difficult than usual to catch a deer, and he thus was less willing to give it up, Smith says. Scientists turbocharge high-resolution, 3-D imaging The researchers randomized their playback so that the animals either first heard the sound of a frog calling, or peo- You may not have heard of optical coherence tomog- tissues, including in a living mouse’s ear and a human ple. For humans, they picked clips of people on talk radio, raphy, or OCT. But if you’ve visited an ophthalmologist fingertip, said the study’s senior author, Adam de la Zer- though they chose non-combative segments from “both recently, chances are your eye came within an inch da, Ph.D., assistant professor of structural biology. The conservative and liberal hosts” Smith says, laughing, noting or two of a scanning device employing the technolo- study’s lead author is electrical-engineering graduate that the animals appear to be non-partisan. No pumas could gy. Tens of thousands of these devices are in place in student Orly Liba. be immediately reached for comment. doctors’ offices, where they’re widely used to check “We showed that you can take effectively any OCT (Source: Newsweek) for eye diseases. system out there and, with minimal changes, boost its Now, Stanford University scientists have figured out resolution to the point where it can detect anatomical how to retrofit these high-performance machines with features smaller than the size of a typical cell,” de la Zer- off-the-shelf components, increasing OCT’s resolution da said. Deceleration of runaway by several-fold and promising earlier detection of retinal This movie shows the extraordinary detail which can and corneal damage, incipient tumors and more. be visualized owing to SM-OCT. As a demonstration for electrons paves the way The relatively simple, low-cost fix—entailing a pair this capability, we can image an intact region of mouse for fusion power of lenses, a piece of ground glass and some software ear. At the very top, we see the epidermis, which is the tweaks — erases blemishes that have bedeviled images surface of the skin. The dark area in the center is the Fusion power has the potential to provide clean and safe obtained via OCT since its invention in 1991. This im- cartilage of the ear. how they connect to each other. energy that is free from carbon dioxide emissions. However, provement, combined with the technology’s ability to Hair follicles Owing to the unique capability of SM-OCT to remove imitating the solar energy process is a difficult task to achieve. optically penetrate up to 2 millimeters into tissue, could A conventional OCT image would be filled with salt speckle noise, we are able to image through the skin at the Two young plasma physicists at Chalmers University of Tech- enable physicians to perform “virtual biopsies,” visual- & pepper noise, called speckle, which hides most of the resolution of a microscope. nology have now taken us one step closer to a functional izing tissue in three dimensions at microscope-quality fine structures inside the tissue. This noise is removed OCT is a billion-dollar business. Every year, more fusion reactor. Their model could lead to better methods for resolution without excising any tissue from patients. by SM-OCT, revealing small structures inside and be- than 10 million OCT scans are performed to diagnose or decelerating the runaway electrons, which could destroy a Available OCT devices neath the skin. For example, we are now able to see the monitor conditions from age-related macular degener- future reactor without warning. In a study to be published online June 20 in Nature hair follicles, which include the follicle shaft (yellow) and ation to melanoma. The technology has been adapted It takes high pressure and temperatures of about 150 mil- Communications, the researchers tested the enhance- the follicle bulb (blue). We can also see the structure of for endoscopic use in pulmonary, gastrointestinal and lion degrees to get atoms to combine. As if that was not ment in two different commercially available OCT de- glands connected to the follicles (red). By segmenting cardiovascular medicine. enough, runaway electrons are wreaking havoc in the fusion (Source: phys.org) vices. They were able to view cell-scale features in intact these structures, we can closely examine their shape and reactors that are currently being developed. In the promising reactor type tokamak, unwanted electric fields could jeopard- ize the entire process. Electrons with extremely high energy can suddenly accelerate to speeds so high that they destroy Yellowstone supervolcano hit by a swarm of more than 400 earthquakes in one week the reactor wall. Yellowstone supervolcano has been hit same area that began on June 12,” the It is these runaway electrons that doctoral students Lin- by a series of earthquakes, with more statement continued. “This sequence nea Hesslow and Ola Embréus have successfully identified 400 recorded since June 12. The latest has included approximately thirty earth- and decelerated. Together with their advisor, Professor Tünde was recorded on Monday, June 19, with quakes of magnitude 2 and larger and Fülöp at the Chalmers Department of Physics, they have a magnitude 3 earthquake striking 8.6 four earthquakes of magnitude 3 and been able to show that it is possible to effectively decelerate miles north northeast of West Yellow- larger, including today’s magnitude 4.5 runaway electrons by injecting so-called heavy ions in the stone, Montana. event.” form of gas or pellets. For example, neon or argon can be The swarm began last week, and on As of June 19, 464 events had been used as “brakes”. June 15 saw a magnitude 4.5 earth- recorded. Most of these ranged in the (Source: EurekAlert) quake take place in Yellowstone Na- magnitude of 0 to 1, with five less than tional Park. The “epicenter of the shock zero, indicating they occurred at depths was located in Yellowstone National ranging from about 0 miles to about 9 Park, eight miles north-northeast of the miles. “This is the highest number of These household products town of West Yellowstone, Montana,” earthquakes at Yellowstone within a sin- could cause birth defects scientists from the University of Utah, gle week in the past five years, but is which monitors Yellowstone Volcano, fewer than weekly counts during similar Although we’ve known for a while that many common said in a statement. earthquakes swarms in 2002, 2004, 2008 household products can make us sick, it can be hard to switch The “earthquake was (reportedly) felt and 2010,” scientists said. up longstanding cleaning routines. But if you’re looking for in the towns of West Yellowstone and The University of Utah is part of the another reason to ditch some of those chemical-heavy prod- Gardiner, Montana, in Yellowstone Na- Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO), ucts, a new study suggests that the use of two compounds in tional Park, and elsewhere in the sur- which monitors volcanic and earthquake rent volcano alert level remains normal The probability of a large eruption at particular could result in birth defects. rounding region.” activity in Yellowstone National Park. and the aviation color code, which pro- Yellowstone in the next year is currently Research out of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic This earthquake was the largest to Seismic activity at volcanoes can signal vides information on the potential risk to calculated at one in 730,000. Medicine and the have hit Yellowstone since March 30, an eruption is due to take place, although fights, is green — meaning the volcano is But what would happen if it did Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at 2014, when a magnitude 4.8 earthquake predicting exactly when a volcano will in a normal, non-eruptive state. erupt? In 2014, scientists with the USGS Virginia Tech found a connection between two chemicals was recorded 18 miles to the east, near erupt is, at present, impossible. A spokesperson from the USGS and published a report where they modeled used in products containing disinfectants and preserva- the Norris Geyser Basin. Color code YVO tells Newsweek the current activi- what would happen if a large, explosive tives and neural tube birth defects in both mice and rats Larger earthquakes Experts at the U.S. Geological Survey ty appears to be “slowly winding down” eruption took place at the supervolca- — the kind that results in spina bifida and anencephaly in The “4.5 earthquake is part of an en- (USGS) say the risk of an eruption at Yel- and that “no other geological activity has no. (Source: Newsweek) humans. ergetic sequence of earthquakes in the lowstone supervolcano is low — the cur- been detected.” The chemicals, known as quaternary ammonium com- pounds — or “quats” — are found in products we use every How cats conquered the world day, like cleaners, laundry detergent, fabric softener, sham- poo, conditioner and eye drops. Modern domestic cats all descend from a single type modern cat genetics alone. Around the world, the gene globe. It also seems that over the course of this rela- “These chemicals are regularly used in the home, hospital, of wild cat: Felis silvestris lybica. From archaeologi- pools of modern cats are surprisingly similar, thanks to tionship, domestication happened fairly late in the game public spaces, and swimming pools,” said Terry Hrubec, as- cal studies, researchers believe that F. s. lybica’s reign millennia of tagging along with human travelers and in- — if at all. sociate professor of anatomy at the VCOM-Virginia campus begins in the Near East, in a region stretching from terbreeding wherever they went. The “modern domestic Enough samples and research assistant professor in the veterinary college’s modern-day Turkey down to Lebanon. Around 10,000 cats in Australia are the same as in Europe and as in To collect enough samples, the researchers reached Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology. “Most years ago, farmers began storing grain, which attract- America,” says Eva-Maria Geigl, paleogeneticist at the out to other scientists around the world for feline bones people are exposed on a regular basis.” ed pesky mice. Cats, it turned out, could help out with Institut Jacques Monod, CNRS and University Paris Di- or teeth, whose toughness and stability make them most Hrubec and her team found that the birth defects occur that. derot, and an author on the study. likely to harbor useable DNA. They ultimately analyz- when both males and females — or just one parent — But F. s. lybica also ruled in Ancient Egypt, where they So for this latest study, the team turned to the ge- ed over 200 ancient cat skeletons that spanned roughly were exposed to the chemicals. This is significant, Hrubec left their traces in cultural artifacts from cat mummies netics of ancient cats around the globe to untangle their 9,000 years. They also collected samples from modern said, because the fact that birth defects were seen when to statues and paintings. Researchers wanted to know: collective rise to power. cats for comparison. For each of these samples they only the father was exposed to the chemicals means that How did these two separate cat-doms lead to today’s By sifting through 9,000 years of genetic data, the looked at mitochondrial DNA, genetic material found in we need to rethink our concept of prenatal care to include global feline success? researchers found that there were two separate waves every cell that is passed on from mother to child, making fathers. Cat genetics of human-cat coexistence, with cats befriending both it a useful tracer of evolution. (Source: SheKnows) That wasn’t a question that could be answered with farmers and Vikings in their quest to spread around the (Source: smithsonian.com) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 12 LIFE&SOCIETY JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017

Iranian fundraisers donate FAO hosts Intl. Seminar on Drought $15m to free prisoners co-organized by Iran and Netherlands SOCIETY TEHRAN — A total of 600 billion rials desk(nearly $15 million) has been collected Investing in preparedness and building At today’s event FAO and the World since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in Iran to the resilience of farmers is fundamental Meteorological Organization signed a help free prisoners who had committed involuntary crimes. to facing situations of extreme drought, memorandum of understanding that The money was collected by over 300 charity fund cere- FAO Director-General José Graziano da will see them deepen their cooperation monies across the country, Blood Money Organization’s di- Silva said on Monday. to respond to climate variability and rector Asadollah Jolaei told IRNA on Wednesday. According to a press release climate change, which, according to the published by the FAO Representation agreement, “represents an urgent and in the Islamic Republic of Iran, “Saving potentially irreversible threat to human livelihoods means saving lives - this is societies, natural ecosystems and food what building resilience is all about,” security.” he said in a speech at the start of an Via their strengthened partnership, International Seminar on Drought and the two organizations will work on Agriculture organized by Iran, the improving agro-meteorological data, Netherlands, and FAO and held at the tools and methods and improve access UN agency’s Rome headquarters. by small farmers to products and Recalling the 2011 drought in services that can help them anticipate Somalia that saw over 250,000 people and proactively prepare for droughts, perish from hunger, Graziano da Silva entre alia. said: “People die because they are not International Fund for Agriculture prepared to face the impacts of the Development (IFAD) President Gilbert F. drought - because their livelihoods are Houngbo in his remarks emphasized the Last year, 178 charity fundraising events to free prisoners not resilient enough.” need break the cycle of crisis, disaster took place nationwide and contributions totaled some 400 “For years, the focus has been and relief and called on the international billion rials (nearly $10 million), he explained. responding to droughts when they the academic, science, humanitarian, communiqué will report on outcomes community to be proactive and to think The holy month of Ramadan began on May 27. happen, rushing to provide emergency and policymaking communities took and make recommendations for not just of today’s emergencies, but also Every year, concurrent with the holy month of Ramadan, assistance and to keep people alive,” part in a number of break-out sessions moving forward. of how to prevent tomorrow’s. Iranians make generous donations to help free prisoners. Graziano da Silva said, noting that while focusing on what needs to change “WMO provides guidance and “This means investing in smallholder Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Pres- “of course, that is important,” investing in in terms of drought management scientific information to strengthen farmers to help them address productivity ident Hassan Rouhani, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, and preparedness and resilience is essential. and how to make that change national services responsible for challenges, give them access to markets Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani donated 3 billion rials Doing so puts countries on a footing to happen; ways to connect farmers to addressing drought risks to agriculture,” and finance and most importantly ($75,000), 2.5 billion rials ($62,500), 500 million rials ($12,500), act quickly before it is too late, means improved technologies to better cope; said WMO Secretary General Petteri encourage climate-smart agriculture so and 500 million rials ($12,500) to the event respectively. that farmers and rural communities are options for shifting from reactive to Taalas. “We encourage countries to that when the drought inevitably comes, better positioned to cope with extreme proactive responses, and how to slot take early action against drought and they have the tools they need to survive weather when it does hit. drought management into the 2030 to move towards a more proactive and thrive,” said Houngbo. Pakistan arrests man for During today’s seminar, experts from development agenda. A final seminar approach.” (Source: FAO) driving pet lion through Karachi streets Ditch the wicker basket and wash your fruit and veg: how to picnic safely Ah, the joy of picnics! The luscious grass, the fragrant sa? The lines become blurred in the age of the dispos- Police in Pakistan have arrested a man who took his pet lion breeze, the seductive crunch of carrot batons loaded able grill. But if you do go down the budget BBQ route, for a night-time drive through the streets of the bustling with warm supermarket hummus. Inside was always the danger levels start to heat up. If you’re even allowed southern port city of Karachi after video of the incident went overrated. But, wait, have you considered the myri- one, don’t stick it on grass or a bench or anything else viral on social media, police said. ad dangers lurking beneath your never-cleaned fleecy that will burn. And when you have finished your aver- Keeping wild cats as pets is not uncommon in Pakistan, where blanket with handy Velcro straps? Well, roll it up and age-at-best burgers, City Fire Protection, a commercial wealthy businessmen have been known to operate private zoos read this first. It might even save your life. fire safety firm, recommends leaving the grill to cool for and sometimes parade the animals for the public. Wicker ban several hours before dousing it in water and binning it. The brief clip shows a docile lion lounging in the back of Sure, wicker hampers look the business – if you’re mad Also: never use a disposable barbecue inside – that in- a pick-up truck, restrained by a leash and collar, as curious enough to plastic-fork out for one. But, according to timely cludes tents – unless you want to serve a fatal side dish onlookers walk past in the city of about 20 million people. advice from the Food Standards Agency, they can be lab- of carbon monoxide with your sausages. Businessman Saqlain Javed was arrested on Wednesday oratories for bacteria. Perishable food can turn nasty within Soap springs but later freed on bail. an hour of being stored in a hamper in a car boot, the Tempting as it might be to throw all caution to the “The man was driving around with his lion near a local mar- agency says, singling out soft cheese and dips as well as wind (the same wind that is most likely blowing all your ket and it was a matter of endangering public life and property,” mayonnaise and mousses, as potentially stomach-bother- plastic cups over) when eating al fresco on ground typ- senior police superintendent Muqadas Haider told Reuters. ing foods. The advice: stick to harder cheese and get a less take the advice of biologist Seirian Sumner, AKA “wasp ically reserved for peeing dogs, don’t forget basic hy- Javed has a license to run a personal zoo and raise lion aesthetically pleasing but more practical cool bag or box. woman”, who suggests taking hostage the first wasp giene. There is a reason that food poisoning peaks in the cubs, Haider added, but is not allowed to transport the ani- Bugs strife who turns up to the party. By detaining it, the theory summer. Wash your fruit and veg before you set off, stick mal on city streets. A picnic is an invitation to feast for a gallery of winged goes, it can’t go back to its nest with news of your picnic. your picnic blanket in the washing machine occasionally The lion has been returned to its home as police consult and multi-legged rogues, from wasps to red ants and Be sure to let it free once you’re done. and, if you don’t have access to water, use hand sanitizer the wildlife department on further action. dive-bombing birds. Consider deploying a jar of sweet Gone grill and anti-bacterial wipes where appropriate. (Source: Reuters) liquid with a cling film cover and poke a hole in it. Or When does a picnic become a barbecue and vice ver- (Source: theguardian.com) LEARN ENGLISH Secrets from super-centenarian to living longer The Office - Small Talk Bessie Camm - who became Britain’s oldest was 117 and was the world’s oldest per- ing them as you would wish to be treated. the world’s oldest person. person last year, following the death of Gla- son until she died in April this year. She Stay fit And regularly... James: So Michelle, let me introduce you to Maria. She’s my dys Hooper - is 113 years-old today. said that avoiding men gave her health Duranord Veillard, from Haiti, aged Nabi Tajima, from Japan, aged 116, colleague from Brazil. Maria, this is Michelle. Her secret to a long and healthy life? and happiness. This was also supported 110, wakes up at 5am everyday in order says the key to longevity is eating three Maria: Hi Michelle. So what do you do here in Shanghai? “Hard work, knowing lovely people and by Jessie Gallan (from Scotland, lived to to complete his daily task of five to sev- meals a day. So forget your 5:2 diet. I mean, what work do you do? good food.” 109), who informed journalists that men en push-ups. Which is five to seven more Look after yourself Michelle: I work in advertising right now. How about you? Here are some other tips from su- are “more trouble than they’re worth”. than we can manage. Bernando LaPallo, from the U.S., lived Maria: I’m actually in the coca business. percentenarians on how to live a long, Be nice Eat anything to 114 and massaged his feet with olive Michelle: That sounds really great. I love coca myself! Is this healthy life... Gertrude Weaver, from the U.S., lived to Junichiro Misawa, from Jamaica, aged oil on a daily basis to keep them looking your first time to Shanghai Maria? Avoid men 116. Her words of wisdom encompassed 117 says that being a non-fussy eater and feeling young. Maria: No actually, I often visit. I usually come to China for Emma Morano, from Northern Italy the values of being kind to others and treat- helped her reach her the current title of (Source: The Telegraph) business at least once a year. Also, I love the restaurants in Shanghai, so that’s a good reason to come. Michelle: Me too. Actually, there’s a great Brazilian restaurant ENGLISH IN USE I recommend. I mean, the food is delicious but the service isn’t so good. I often like to get together with friends and LLEARNEARN NEWSNEWS TRANSLATIONTRANSLATION have a great barbecue there. James: We should go together some time. ﺳــﻮﻣﻴﻦ ﻧﻤﺎﻳﺸﮕﺎﻩ ﻣﻠﺰﻭﻣﺎﺕ ﺩﺍﻡ ﻛﻮﭼﻚ ﺑﺮﮔﺰﺍﺭ ﻣﻰ ﺷﻮﺩ !Michelle: Wonderful idea! I’d love that Key Vocabulary Tehran to host pet accessories exhibit introduce: to present (a person) to another so as to make ﺳــﻮﻣﻴﻦ ﻧﻤﺎﻳﺸــﮕﺎﻩ ﺳﺮﺍﺳــﺮﻯ ﻣﻠﺰﻭﻣــﺎﺕ ﺩﺍﻡ ﻛﻮﭼــﻚ ﺍﺯ ﺳــﻮﻡ ﺗــﺎ ﺷﺸــﻢ ﻣــﺮﺩﺍﺩ ﻣــﺎﻩ ﺍﻣﺴــﺎﻝ ﺑــﻪ acquainted The3rd Pet Accessories Exhibition will be held from July 25 to 28 at ﻣــﺪﺕ ﭼﻬــﺎﺭ ﺭﻭﺯ ﺩﺭ ﺑــﺮﺝ ﻣﻴــﻼﺩ ﺗﻬــﺮﺍﻥ ﺑﺮﮔــﺰﺍﺭ ﻣــﻰ ﺷــﻮﺩ. .colleague: the person who works with you together Tehan’s Milad Tower ﺩﺑﻴــﺮ ﺍﺟﺮﺍﻳــﻰ ﺳــﻮﻣﻴﻦ ﻧﻤﺎﻳﺸــﮕﺎﻩ ﺳﺮﺍﺳــﺮﻯ ﻣﻠﺰﻭﻣــﺎﺕ ﺩﺍﻡ ﻛﻮﭼــﻚ ﺩﺭ ﮔﻔﺘﮕــﻮ ﺑــﺎ ﺧﺒﺮﻧــﮕﺎﺭ ﻣﻬــﺮ recommend: say something deserves to be chosen The exhibit aims to introduce citizens with their environment with the ﺍﻋــﻼﻡ ﻛــﺮﺩ: ﻧﻤﺎﻳﺸــﮕﺎﻩ ﺍﻣﺴــﺎﻝ ﺩﺭ ﻣﺴــﺎﺣﺖ ﺣــﺪﻭﺩ 2300 ﻣﺘــﺮ ﻣﺮﺑــﻊ ﻭ ﺑــﺎ ﺷــﻌﺎﺭ «ﺑــﺎ ﺣﻴﻮﺍﻧــﺎﺕ service: an act of help or assistance ﺷــﻬﺮﻯ ﻣﻬﺮﺑــﺎﻥ ﺑﺎﺷــﻴﻢ» ﺩﺭ ﺳــﺎﻳﺖ ﻧﻤﺎﻳﺸــﮕﺎﻫﻰ ﺑــﺮﺝ ﻣﻴــﻼﺩ ﺗﻬــﺮﺍﻥ ﺑﺮﭘــﺎ ﺧﻮﺍﻫــﺪ ﺷــﺪ. barbecue: a framework, as a grill or a spit, or a fireplace for theme of “Be Kind with Urban Animals”, the secretary Amir Hossein ﺍﻣﻴــﺮ ﺣﺴــﻴﻦ ﺧﺠﺴــﺘﻪ ﺗﺼﺮﻳــﺢ ﻛــﺮﺩ: ﺩﺭ ﺍﻳــﻦ ﻧﻤﺎﻳﺸــﮕﺎﻩ ﻛــﻪ ﺑــﺎ ﺣﻀــﻮﺭ ﻛﺎﺭﺷﻨﺎﺳــﺎﻥ، ﺗﺸــﻜﻞ .cooking meat or vegetables over an open fire Khojasteh announced ﻫــﺎﻯ ﻣــﺮﺩﻡ ﻧﻬــﺎﺩ ﺩﻭﺳــﺘﺪﺍﺭ ﻣﺤﻴــﻂ ﺯﻳﺴــﺖ، ﻓﻌــﺎﻻﻥ ﻋﺮﺻــﻪ ﺩﺍﻣﭙﺰﺷــﻜﻰ ﻭ ﻋﻠــﻮﻡ ﺟﺎﻧــﻮﺭﻯ ﻭ Supplementary Vocabulary Experts, representatives from eco-friendly NGOs and vets attend the acquaint: to become more or less familiar, aware of some- ﻫﻤﭽﻨﻴــﻦ ﺻﺎﺣﺒــﺎﻥ ﺻﻨﺎﻳــﻊ ﺩﺍﻣــﻰ ﺍﻧﺠــﺎﻡ ﺧﻮﺍﻫــﺪ ﺷــﺪ ﺑﻴــﺶ ﺍﺯ 20 ﻏﺮﻓــﻪ ﺩﺍﺭ ﺩﺍﺧﻠــﻰ ﻭ event, he said. 10 ﻏﺮﻓــﻪ ﺩﺍﺭ ﺧﺎﺭﺟــﻰ ﺑــﻪ ﻣﻌﺮﻓــﻰ ﻣﺤﺼــﻮﻻﺕ ﻭ ﺧﺪﻣــﺎﺕ ﺧــﻮﺩ ﺩﺭ ﺣــﻮﺯﻩ ﺩﺍﻡ ﻛﻮﭼــﻚ ﻣــﻰ ﭘﺮﺩﺍﺯﻧــﺪ. thing ﺧﺠﺴــﺘﻪ ﺍﺿﺎﻓــﻪ ﻛــﺮﺩ: ﺍﺭﺍﺋــﻪ ﺩﻫﻨــﺪﮔﺎﻥ ﺧﺪﻣــﺎﺕ ﭘﺰﺷــﻜﻰ، ﺩﺍﺭﻭ، ﻏــﺬﺍ ﻭ ﻣﻜﻤﻞ ﻫــﺎﻯ ﺣﻴﻮﺍﻧــﻰ advocate: to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by At the exhibit, twenty Iranian and ten foreign participants argument will render accessories for pets as well as medicines, foods, ﻧﻈﻴــﺮ ﭼﻬــﺎﺭ ﭘﺎﻳــﺎﻥ، ﺟﻮﻧــﺪﮔﺎﻥ، ﭘﺮﻧــﺪﮔﺎﻥ، ﺍﮔﺰﻭﺗﻴــﻚ، ﻣﺎﻫﻰ ﻫــﺎ ﻭ ﻫﻤﭽﻨﻴــﻦ ﺳــﮕﻬﺎﻯ ﻣﻮﺍﺩﻳــﺎﺏ، impression: a strong, favorable, or remarkable effect ﮔﺎ ﺭ ﺩ ، ﻧﮕﻬﺒــﺎ ﻥ ﻭ ﺳــﺎ ﻳﺮ ﺣﻴﻮ ﺍ ﻧــﺎ ﺕ ﺧﺎ ﻧﮕــﻰ ﻣﺠــﺎ ﺯ ﺍ ﺯ ﺟﻤﻠــﻪ ﻏﺮ ﻓﻪ ﻫــﺎ ﻯ ﺗــﺪ ﺍ ﺭ ﻙ ﺩ ﻳــﺪ ﻩ ﺷــﺪ ﻩ ﺩ ﺭ ,picnic: excursion or outing in which the people carry food supplements and vitamins for cattles, birds, fish and exotic pets ﺳــﻮﻣﻴﻦ ﻧﻤﺎﻳﺸــﮕﺎﻩ ﻣﻠﺰﻭﻣــﺎﺕ ﺩﺍﻡ ﻛﻮﭼــﻚ ﺍﺳــﺖ. .with them and share a meal in the open air. Khojasteh explained (Source: irlanguage.com) ENGLISH PROVERB PHRASAL VERB ENGLISH IDIOM (Two) wrongs don’t Zone out (It’s) your call make a right Meaning: to stop paying attention because Explanation: You say this to someone when you are bored or tired, or because you have taken you think that the final decision on a matter should Explanation: It is wrong to harm someone drugs ultimately be theirs. because they have harmed you Have an idea? For example: What? Oh, sorry - I was just zoning For example: I prefer the other location for For example: You shouldn’t embezzle from your out there for a minute. our new offices but you’re the boss, so it’s your Be in touch! employer who cheats on taxes. Two wrongs don’t call! [email protected] make a right! I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 WORLD IN FOCUS 13 Russian defense minister’s plane Egypt’s top court temporarily halts decisions buzzed by NATO jet on Red Sea islands A Russian fighter jet has reported- ginning of this month, CNN reported. ly chased away a NATO (North Atlantic The recent encounter occurred only Egypt’s top court has temporarily halted all verdicts on a con- Treaty Organization) plane that was try- a day after a U.S. warplane shot down a tested deal to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia ing to approach an aircraft carrying Rus- Syrian fighter jet over the Syrian province until it decides who has jurisdiction, a spokesman said on sian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu over of Raqqah. Russia has been conducting Wednesday. the Baltic Sea. an aerial bombardment campaign in Syr- Egypt’s parliament last week backed plans for the unin- A NATO F-16 fighter jet was trying to ia on a request by Damascus. But the U.S. habited islands under an accord that attracted widespread approach Shoigu’s plane on Wednesday, forces in Syria are there without any per- public criticism. But the deal has been caught in a dispute but a Russian Su-27 chased it away, the mission from the Syrian government or a over which institution has the final say after Egypt’s highest TASS news agency reported. United Nations (UN) mandate. administrative court rejected it last year. The NATO jet had to change direction Reacting to the downing of the Syrian A separate court suspended the Supreme Administrative and retreat. jet, Russia said it was “a cynical violation Court’s verdict. The agreement now sees two courts and par- It was not clear why the NATO plane of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Re- liament in a battle over jurisdiction. was approaching the plane carrying public” and “military aggression.” Russia President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s government last year an- Shoigu. also threatened to treat coalition aircraft nounced a maritime demarcation agreement that cedes con- In a separate incident, Russian and potentially flying in areas west of the Eu- trol of Tiran and Sanafir islands to the House of Saud regime, the United States aircraft were engaged phrates River in Syria “as air targets.” an ally which has given billions of dollars of aid to Egypt. in a dangerous encounter over the Baltic The Pentagon responded, “We will not Supreme Constitutional Court spokesman Ragab Saleem Sea. The Russian Defense Ministry said its hesitate to defend ourselves or our part- said: “The Constitutional Court, in cases of contradictory fighter jets have intercepted two U.S. spy ners if threatened.” judgments, looks at who has jurisdiction.” planes in separate incidents on a single The ministry said that “in just 10 min- U.S. officials claimed that the Ameri- Russia accused the U.S.-led coalition “It might see one side has jurisdiction, or that neither side day. utes [after the incident] another RC-135 can jet was on a “routine” mission over of “complicity with terrorism” after the has. It might be under the jurisdiction of another entity.” The ministry said in a statement on entered the same zone and it was inter- the Baltic Sea in international airspace. drone was downed in southern Syria. He said the court was not examining whether the deal was Tuesday that a Baltic Fleet Su-27 jet was cepted by a Russian Su-27 as well.” The Russian Defense Ministry, howev- Meanwhile, UN Secretary General An- constitutional and did not give a timeframe for a decision. scrambled on Monday to intercept a U.S. The Pentagon had on Tuesday ac- er, said that, “All flights of Russian inter- tonio Guterres has warned that the inci- State media earlier reported the ruling was made to allow RC-135 spy plane that was flying toward cused Russia of carrying out an “unsafe” ceptors over international waters of the dents in Syria could be “very dangerous” time to decide on the constitutionality of the islands deal. the Russian border. intercept of a U.S. jet over the Baltic Sea Baltic Sea are carried out strictly in ac- and lead to an escalation of the war. Wednesday’s decision only applies to the two courts in- “While being escorted, the RC-135 a day earlier. Pentagon spokesman Navy cordance with international rules.” Russia and the U.S. have been sup- volved, not to parliament, which has approved the deal. attempted to move closer towards the Captain Jeff Davis accused the Russian Tensions in Syrian skies and porting opposite sides in the six-year The Egyptian and the House of Saud regime say the is- Russian interceptor, making a provoc- pilot of flying too fast and having “poor elsewhere conflict in Syria. Washington has been lands are Saudi but have been subject to Egyptian protection ative turn towards the Su-27,” read the control” over his jet. He claimed that the The ministry said that, during the past backing some of the militant groups op- since 1950. statement. U.S. aircraft “did nothing to provoke this week, U.S. and NATO jets had carried out posed to the Syrian government. But the plan caused street protests last year from many It said the pilot of the Russian jet “re- behavior.” more than a dozen flights over the sea The U.S. has also been leading dozens Egyptians who say their sovereignty over the islands dates acted to the RC-135 maneuver” and Earlier on Tuesday, Fox New had re- “for reconnaissance purposes in close of its allies in a coalition purportedly tar- back to a treaty from before the House of Saud regime was continued to escort it until the spy plane ported that the Russian Su-27 jet, which proximity to the Russian border.” geting the positions of the Islamic State in founded. turned away from the Russian border. had air-to-air missiles under its wings, There have been more than 30 in- Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorists Parliamentary leaders and government lawyers say the The intercept occurred 40 kilometers approached the U.S. plane “rapidly” and teractions between U.S. and Russian jets in Syria. House of Representatives is the only entity allowed to rule from the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. flew “erratically” within 1.5 meters of it. and ships in the Baltic Sea since the be- (Source: TASS) on matters of sovereignty. But in June last year the country’s highest administrative court ruled Egypt’s sovereignty must stand. Extremist militants take hostages at Philippine school The Red Sea deal has become politically sensitive for Sisi’s government. The House of Saud regime helped Sisi with aid Extremist militants occupied a primary school and took then exchanged fire with troops in the morning before re- since he toppled President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim hostages in a southern Philippine village on Wednesday, treating in a hit-and-run assault typical of BIFF fighters. Brotherhood in 2013. a few hours drive from a city where other militants were “It’s already resolved. The enemy has withdrawn... But Egyptians are eager for economic revival after years fighting a month-long war, authorities said. they failed,” Padilla said late on Wednesday morning. of political upheaval and after a devaluation of the Egyptian Hundreds of gunmen initially attacked a lightly However about six hours later Encinas reported the pound, tax rises and subsidy cuts introduced by Sisi’s govern- guarded military outpost at dawn, with many withdraw- hostage crisis at the school. Padilla then appeared on tele- ment that have put pressure on their living costs. ing but about 30 then taking over the school and using vision and confirmed militants were occupying the school. The islands issue touched national pride, prompting thou- civilians as human shields, the military said. Encinas and Padilla said there had also been skirmish- sands of protesters to take to the streets in April chanting “As of now they are in the school holding the civilians. es throughout the day outside of Pigkawayan, which is “people want the fall of the regime”, a slogan little heard since They are using them as human shields,” Captain Arvin surrounded by marshlands, mountains and farmlands. the Arab Spring (Islamic Awakening) uprisings of 2011. Encinas, spokesman for the army division with responsi- Pigkawayan mayor Eliseo Garsesa said about 200 (Source: Reuters) bility for the area, told AFP by phone. gunmen were involved in the initial assault. He said the gunmen had planted improvised bombs Hardline groups around the school. Muslim rebels have been fighting for more than four Encinas said he did not know how many hostages decades for an independence or autonomous region in UN raises alarm over rise had been taken, or if they included children. the south of the mainly Catholic nation, with the conflict The militants involved in the Marawi fighting are The unrest occurred in Pigkawayan, a farming town claiming more than 120,000 lives. mostly from the Maute and Abu Sayyaf organizations, in contacts between Israeli about 160 kilometers (100 miles) from Marawi city The major rebel organizations have signed, or are which have united with the BIFF under the ISIL umbrella, troops, Syrian militants where fighters linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and the pursuing, peace deals with the government, but small according to the government. The military has said foreign fighters, including those Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group have been battling hardline groups such as the BIFF have vowed to con- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has from Chechnya, Indonesia and Malaysia, have also troops for a month in a conflict that has claimed hun- tinue fighting. expressed concerns about a spike in contacts between Israeli joined the Marawi conflict. dreds of lives. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared mar- armed forces and Syria militants in recent months. ISIL terrorist outfit has ambitions of setting up a cali- Armed forces spokesman Restituto Padilla earlier said tial law across Mindanao on May 23 immediately after In a report released recently, Guterres warned that the phate in Southeast Asia -- home to largely Muslim na- the attackers on Wednesday belonged to the Bang- fighters flying the ISIL flag rampaged through Marawi. growing interactions between the two sides could lead to es- tions like Indonesia and Malaysia -- as the group loses samoro Freedom Fighters (BIFF), one of four groups in Their assault on Marawi ignited an unprecedented calation and cause harm to members of the UN Disengage- territory in Iraq and Syria. the southern Philippine region of Mindanao that have urban war that has claimed hundreds of lives and which ment Observer Force deployed to the Golan Heights. The BIFF was blamed for attacking at least nine Min- pledged allegiance to ISIL. Duterte has warned is part of an ISIL campaign to estab- According to the report, UN observers listed 16 meetings danao towns in 2008, with the assaults claiming about Local police said the BIFF attack may have been intend- lish a base in Mindanao. between the Israel forces and the Syria militants in the bor- ed to help the militants in Marawi by distracting the military. The fighting has left Marawi, the most important 400 lives and forcing 600,000 people to flee their homes. (Source: AFP) der area, including on Mount Hermon, in proximity to UN Padilla said the gunmen attacked the outpost at daybreak, Muslim city in the Philippines, largely in ruins. outposts in Syria’s Quneitra Province and the Golan Heights, from March 2 to May 16. Iran urges massive rallies on International Quds Day “Relative to the previous reporting period, there has been a significant increase in interaction” between Israeli soldiers 1 According to Tasnim news math of new restrictions on the entry of Days before the event, a large number tion with Oxford Street. agency, the Palestinian resistance move- Palestinian worshippers into the al-Aqsa of protesters already took to the streets of Calls for boycotting Israel – a trend and individuals from the Syrian side of the Israeli-occupied ment Hamas has called for a huge turn- Mosque compound in East Jerusalem (al- London to mark Quds Day and express that has been promoted by pro-Palestini- Golan Heights, “occurring on four occasions in February, out in the Friday demonstrations to Quds) in August 2015. their support for the Palestinian people. an activists for years – remained the main three in March, eight in April and on one occasion in May,” condemn Israel’s aggression against Pal- Over 300 Palestinians have lost their Held on Sunday, the Quds Day theme of the protest. Londoners carried the report said. estine and its sanctities. lives at the hands of Israeli forces since demonstrations in London saw people signs that read “Boycott Israel”, “Freedom In its previous report released in March, the UN listed at Tensions between Palestinians and the the beginning of the tensions in October from all walks of life marching down Re- for Palestine” and “Zionism = racism”. The least 17 interactions between the two sides between Novem- Zionist regime have surged in the after- 2015. gent Street before gathering at the junc- protesters also chanted “Free Palestine”. ber 18, 2016, and March 1, 2017. The figures show a significant increase when compared with only two such meetings recorded between August 30 ‘Dozens killed’ in CAR’s Bria despite ceasefire deal and November 16, 2016. Around 50 people have been killed in Bria, in the Cen- in the neighborhoods that have not been picked up yet,” been plagued by conflict since 2013 between the main- The report said people likely affiliated with the militant tral African Republic (CAR), when clashes broke out Maurice Belikoussou, mayor of Bria, told the Reuters news ly Muslim Seleka rebels and the Christian Anti-Balaka groups, some of them armed, arrived at an Israeli outpost between rival armed factions despite the signing a day agency. militia that started after the overthrow of leader Francois accompanied by mules and were greeted by the soldiers. earlier of a truce deal, the mayor of the town has said. Witnesses said houses were looted and set on fire Bozize. “In some instances, personnel and supplies were observed Bodies lay in the streets of Bria, around 580km north- during the clashes. The medical charity Doctors With- Tuesday’s clashes broke out just a day after the CAR to have been transferred in both directions. On all occasions, east of the capital, Bangui, and dozens more people out Borders, known by its French initials MSF (Médecins government and 13 of the 14 rebel groups agreed to an the unknown individuals and mules returned to the Bravo were treated for shotgun wounds after fighting erupted Sans Frontières), said it had already received 35 wound- immediate ceasefire. The deal was brokered by the Catho- (Syrian) side,” it added. at dawn on Tuesday. ed by 9:30am (08:30 GMT) at the hospital it runs in the lic community Sant’Egidio in five days of negotiations in The UN chief said such interactions have “the potential to “I can say there are around 50 dead. There are 42 bod- town. Most had been shot. Italy’s capital, Rome. lead to clashes between armed elements and the Syrian Arab ies that were taken to the hospital. There are also bodies The country, one of the poorest in the world, has (Source: agencies) Armed Forces.” “All military activities in the area of separation conducted by any actor pose a risk to the ceasefire and to the local ci- Can unprotected sun exposure be good for you? vilian population, in addition to the United Nations personnel 9 People living in New England, es exposure by 60 percent. UV-B radi- Some debate exists as to whether ample with certain illnesses (e.g., Crohn’s disease, on the ground,” he wrote. the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest ation doesn’t pass through glass; thus, amounts of vitamin D can curb the risk of celiac disease, and kidney disease). Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported that don’t receive enough UV-B to produce sitting indoors in the sun won’t result in nonskeletal disease. Researchers are currently In addition to limited unprotected sun Israel has been providing Takfiri terrorists in Syria’s Golan vitamin D during winter months. Further- vitamin D production in the skin. investigating the role of vitamin D in autoim- exposure, people who are vitamin D de- Heights with a steady flow of funds and medical supplies. more, proper application of sunscreen In adults, vitamin D deficiency presents as mune disorders, heart disease, respiratory ficient can take supplements. Vitamin D Citing militant commanders and people familiar with Is- with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 15 pain and muscle weakness. Pain in the hip, disease, cancer, infections, and fractures. should also be give with calcium so as to rael’s thinking, the paper said Israel’s “secret engagement” in or more prevents 99 percent of vitamin ribs, thigh, foot, and pelvis is typical of defi- The recommended dietary allowance promote bone health. Supplements can the war aims to install a buffer zone on the Syrian border with D synthesis in the skin. In fact, sunscreen ciency. Muscle weakness affects the limbs and of vitamin D for all people between 1 and contain two iterations of vitamin D: vitamin elements friendly to Tel Aviv. with an SPF of 8 or above blocks vitamin back and can be confused with either fibro- 70 years old is 600 IU (15 mcg). People D3 and vitamin D2. Vitamin D3 may be The Tel Aviv regime regularly attacks positions held by D synthesis in the skin. Moreover, veils, myalgia or depression. older than 70 require 800 IU (20 mcg). more beneficial than vitamin D2. Specifical- pro-Damascus forces in Syria, claiming that the attacks are headscarves, and other protective cloth- Without adequate amounts of vitamin Vitamin D supplements ly although at nutritional doses, vitamin D2 retaliatory. ing prevent exposure to UV-B radiation D, bones can become brittle, thin, and mis- People at risk for vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D3 may be equally beneficial, The Syrian army has on several occasions confiscated and production of vitamin D in the skin. shapen. Vitamin D deficiency results in rick- should be screened by their primary care at higher doses, vitamin D2 is less potent. Israeli-made arms and military equipment from terrorists Cloud cover reduces exposure to UV-B ets in children and osteomalacia in adults. physicians. At-risk individuals include elder- And people taking vitamin D supplements fighting the government forces. There are also reports that radiation by 50 percent, and shade—in- In elderly people, vitamin D along with cal- ly people, those who receive limited sun take high doses (i.e., 6000 IU daily). Israel has been providing medical treatment to the extremists cluding that caused by pollution—reduc- cium protects against osteoporosis. exposure, those with darker skin, and those (Source: verywell.com) wounded in Syria. (Source: Press TV) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 14 WORLD SPORT JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017

WADA imposes partial ban Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly no longer on US anti-doping lab wants Madrid exit after public support The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Tuesday it has issued a three-month partial accreditation suspension to the Los Angeles Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo re- Olympic Laboratory for analyzing certain banned substances. portedly no longer wants to leave the The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) lab club after president Florentino Perez›s suspension began last Wednesday, according to a WADA public show of support. statement, and was a result of WADA quality assessment Reuters› Richard Martin shared the re- procedures that “identified non-conformities with best practice.” port, based on information from an AS During the suspension, the UCLA Laboratory can continue all journalist: “AS›s closest journalist to Jorge regular anti-doping activities, but it must obtain a second opin- Mendes saying today that Ronaldo has ion from another WADA-accredited lab before reporting any been calmed down by Perez defense of him adverse findings for glucocorticoids “prednisolone” and “pred- and no longer wants to leave” nisone” and the anabolic steroids “boldenone” and “boldione”. Transfer speculation mounted in the The limited suspension to certain substances has been applied wake of tax-fraud allegations, per A Bola to labs previously in other situations, WADA said, and allows for .Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain proper monitoring of the lab to ensure improvements aimed at and AS Monaco were all linked with the returning the lab to full WADA compliance are fully implemented. Portugal international, who reportedly felt WADA will conduct a site visit in a time frame that allows the persecuted by the Spanish media. UCLA lab to implement changes. He›s not the first player to consider leav- An independent WADA Disciplinary Committee advised by ing La Liga in the wake of a tax scandal. In WADA›s Laboratory Expert Group delivered its recommendation 2015, the father of Barcelona star Neymar for the limited suspension to WADA›s executive committee chair advised his son to do the same, citing “at- on June 14 and it was accepted. tacks,” per Cadena SER . Two days later, the UCLA Laboratory was notified of the Neymar never followed through on decision. The lab has 21 days from that notification to appeal those plans, and it seems Ronaldo won›t do the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). so, either. On Tuesday, Perez spoke to Onda (Source: France 24) Cero (and made it very clear Real will sup- port the 32-year-old forward: “It has affected me how the media treat- Thanasi Kokkinakis stuns ed Cristiano; the presumption of innocence was not respected. Milos Raonic in straight “I believe everyone must comply with their tax obligations, and I know that Cris- sets at Queen’s tiano always does things the right way. “Cristiano has the same corporate struc- his tax duties, it must be a confusion that offers so far. the world›s best forwards and scored two Australian 21-year-old Thanasi Kokkinakis stunned Milos ture he had in England, where he spent will be cleared.” Ronaldo has been with Real Madrid since goals in the UEFA Champions League final Raonic in straight sets in the Aegon Championship at many years without problems. He added Ronaldo›s buyout clause is 2009 but is linked with a return to United al- win over Juventus. Queen’s on Tuesday. “I am sure that Cristiano complies with £1 billion, and no clubs have made any most on a yearly basis. He remains one of (Source: Bleacher Report) Kokkinakis has been blighted by injury problems, but the tal- ented youngster looked in blistering form in west London, trad- ing blows with Raonic in a meeting of two extremely big hitters. Djokovic to search for form on Zlatan Ibrahimovic attracting interest A 7-5 victory in the first set tie-break set Kokkinakis on his way to the win, and he held his nerve to take the second set tie-break 8-6. Eastbourne’s grass from Serie A and MLS Raonic said he would spend time on the practice court and in the gym after his defeat by Kokkinakis. It was the Australian’s first win over a top 10 player as he began the long road back from playing only one match in 2016. A series of injuries over the past two years have sent his ranking to 993 from 69. “I’ve been out of the game for so long, it’s huge for me,” the 21-year-old, now ranked 698, said. “I’m trying to look forward now and get myself going week by week, and I can’t wait to play my next round.” The result backs up comments by Kokkinakis’ compatriot Nick Kyrgios from Monday, with the Australian No. 1 saying: “ For me, apart from Zverev and Thiem, I think Thanasi is right up there with those guys. He can still play such a high level that as soon as he gets his body right and as soon as he has a bit more luck, he’ll be right up there. Hitting with him today, his level is still so high.” The young Australian will play either Daniil Medvedev or Nicolas Mahut in the next round. Three-times Wimbledon champion his French title last year. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has offers from Ita- Napoli will not be his next club.” (Source: Eurosport) Novak Djokovic has broken with He went out early at Wimbledon ly and the United States after being re- Ibrahimovic, asked by the VG newspa- tradition and taken a wildcard into to American Sam Querrey, lost his leased by Manchester United, according per how his knee injury was during a trip the Aegon International at Eastbourne number one ranking to Britain’s Andy to the striker’s agent Mino Raiola. to Norway this week, replied: “Very good. next week as the Serb battles to Murray, fell in the second round at the United decided not to offer Ibrahi- Everything is very good.” Man United and Chelsea both rediscover some form ahead of next Australian Open to Uzbek wildcard movic a contract extension at Old Traf- United are on the lookout for a striker keeping an eye on unhappy month’s grass court grand slam. Denis Istomin and split with his entire ford with the former Sweden interna- to replace Ibrahimovic. Djokovic, who has struggled this coaching staff last month. tional facing six months on the sidelines Alvaro Morata is Jose Mourinho’s pre- Bayern Munich striker year and suffered an early exit at the At the French Open he was beaten in following knee surgery. ferred choice, and sources have told ESPN French Open, has not played a grass the quarter-finals by Dominic Thiem -- The 35-year-old will continue his re- FC that the Spain international would wel- Manchester United will rival Chelsea for Robert Lewandowski court warm-up tournament ahead of losing the fourth set 6-0 in 20 minutes. habilitation at Carrington and sources come a move to the Premier League. should Bayern Munich agree to sell this summer. Wimbledon since 2010. Since then he The 30-year-old dropped outside the have told ESPN FC there remains a pos- There is hope that a move for Mo- The 28-year-old is understood to be unhappy at Bayern with has triumphed three times at the All top two in the world rankings for the first sibility he could sign a short-term deal rata could speed up after reports in his agent Maik Barthel claiming that the management and team- England Club. time since March 2011. once he is fully fit. Spain suggested former United player mates didn’t support him enough towards the end of the season “This will be my first trip to Shortly before the French Open he However, Ibrahimovic can sign for Cristiano Ronaldo is now prepared to when he wanted to finish as top scorer and played through the Eastbourne, I have heard great things announced that he would be working another team at any time, and Raiola stay at Real Madrid. Sources had told pain barrier with an injured shoulder. about the tournament,” Serbian with American great Andre Agassi, has said there is interest from Major ESPN FC that United were treating re- Lewandowski extended his contract last December to Djokovic, who will be the tournament’s although Agassi only stayed in Paris League Soccer in the United States and ports Ronaldo would welcome a return 2021 and the likelihood of Bayern selling the prolific Poland top seed, said in a statement from the for the opening week and it is not Italy’s Serie A. with caution amid concerns that the un- international has always been considered remote. tournament on Wednesday. clear whether he will be at Wimbledon Ibrahimovic has been linked with certainty surrounding him could delay a However, Barthel’s comments have alerted clubs to enquire “I am looking forward to fine-tuning throughout. moves to both LA Galaxy and former move for Morata about the chances for this summer. my grass court game there ahead of Djokovic will be joined on England’s club AC Milan, although Raiola has all but Andrea Belotti is also an option for Real Madrid have long been recognized as favorites for the Po- Wimbledon.” south coast by France’s Gael Monfils ruled out a transfer to Napoli. United although Torino are insisting that land international but it is understood he would be keen on testing Djokovic has endured a turbulent 12 and American duo John Isner and Steve “Many clubs are interested in Ibrahi- the €100 million release clause in his con- himself in the Premier League and living in London does appeal. months since becoming the first man Johnson as well as Spaniard Feliciano movic, from MLS in the USA, but also in tract, available for clubs outside Italy, is Bayern have batted away huge bids for their players before since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four Lopez. Wimbledon starts on July 3. Italy would be possible,” he told reporters. met before letting the 23-year-old leave. with United offering £86million for Thomas Muller two years ago grand slams at the same time following (Source: Reuters) “Napoli? Everything is possible, but I think (Source: Soccernet) but much will depend on how strongly Lewandowski wants to push for a move. With Monaco pricing 18-year-old Kylian Mbappe at £115million, Andy Murray faces confidence crisis after Queen’s shocker a price of £120m would not be surprising should Bayern relent. (Source: Daily Mail) Andy Murray admits he will have to improve dramatically It is a remarkable crisis for a player who just eight to mount a successful defense of his Wimbledon title months ago was sitting on top of the world after a after the world number one suffered an embarrassing golden year that including titles at Wimbledon, the Queen’s Club exit. Olympics and the ATP Tour Finals. The billionaire owner of Murray crashed to one of the worst defeats of Confidence factor Leicester City has spent £2 his glittering career on Tuesday as Australian world Murray looks bereft of form and focus at present and number 90 Jordan Thompson ended his reign as he conceded a lack of confidence was a factor. million on 6 horses Queen’s champion with an astonishing 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 “I don’t feel like loads of my game has changed, but first round victory. obviously right now I’m not playing as well as I was 12 Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha spent £2.05 Making the 30-year-old’s humiliation even worse, months ago,” he said. million ($2.5 million) on six horses in a bid for success at Royal Thompson, originally beaten in the qualifying rounds, “Most of that comes down to confidence in Ascot this week. was only playing as a last minute replacement for the matches. It’s not so much that I have changed my Srivaddhanaprabha bought the horses at Goffs’s London Sale injured Aljaz Bedene. lot of work to be done, and after the French Open serve or my technique. on Monday, according to theRacing Post. It was the worst possible preparation for I knew that I was still quite far from where I needed “It’s just when you’re playing a lot of matches and Srivaddhanaprabha’s bloodstock agent, a person who buys Wimbledon, with the grass-court Grand Slam set to to be,” Murray said. winning consistently helps you make better decisions at and sells thoroughbred horses, Alastair Donald said: “He’s get under way on July 3. “One tournament doesn’t change all of what had important moments. looking to build up his stable and he was attracted by the Having reached the French Open semi-finals earlier gone on just beforehand. So that’s why I got back on “Hopefully I get enough time on the court to work on prospect of having runners at Royal Ascot. this month, Murray must have hoped he was back on the practice court quite soon after the French. some things, because I’m going to need to. “He loves his horses, he’s also big into polo and has around track after his poor run during an injury-plagued first “But I was certainly feeling better in the build-up here “If I play like that, I certainly won’t win Wimbledon, 150 polo ponies. He’s had huge success with Leicester City and half of the season. than I was going into the French. I would have expected but I can play better than that.” now he’s looking to expand his racing interests here.” But instead the three-time Grand Slam winner plans to have played and done a bit better.” Murray has traditionally been at his most formidable Srivaddhanaprabha, who has a net worth of £3.64 billion, to go back to the practice courts with coach Ivan Lendl Murray has now failed to get past the second round on grass and his two Wimbledon titles in 2013 and 2016 has a seventh horse but Baldovina, which cost £300,000, is not in a last-ditch bid to find a solution to his struggles. in three of his last four tournaments. and has lost before were both preceded by Queen’s Club triumphs. running this week. (Business Insider) “I said before the tournament there was still a the quarter-finals six times this year. (Source: AFP) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JJUNEUNE 222,2, 22017017 SPORT 15

On This Day…Iran beat Iran sabre team runner-up at Asian Fencing Championships

Iran men’s sabre team finished in second place at the 2017 the U.S. in 1998 Asian Fencing Championships on Tuesday. The men’s sabre team of Ali Pakdaman, Mojtaba Abed- Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup France 1998 is ini, Mohammad Rahbari and remembered for many things: Zinedine Zidane cementing Mohammad Fotouhi lost to his place amongst the all-time greats, Ronaldo’s pre- the Korean team 45-42 in final meltdown and David Beckham’s dismissal against the final match. Argentina that was followed by scathing criticism in his Mohammad Rahbari had homeland. already won a silver medal in Yet 19 years ago to this day, on June 21 1998, the the individual sabre and Ali Islamic Republic of Iran went head-to-head with the U.S. Pakdaman claimed a bronze for the first time ever in a match that carried arguably medal in the event. as much significance as any during the four-week The event in Hong Kong competition. offered fencers a final chance A World Cup return to hone their preparations Having first appeared at the FIFA World Cup in 1978 before the World Champi- in Argentina, Iran would have to wait a further 20 years onships in Leipzig. to progress to the tournament again – and they did so Competition in the Ger- the hard way. man city is scheduled to run from July 19 to 26 After coming second to Saudi Arabia in their South Korea won the title, winning seven gold medals, six qualifying group, the Iranians then lost 3-2 after extra- silvers and five bronzes. time to Japan in the continental play-off to leave them China finished in second place with four gold medals, one facing a two-legged encounter with Australia for the silver and six bronzes. right to advance to the competition. Kazakhstan came third, claiming one gold. Iran came A 1-1 draw in the first leg at Azadi Stadium in front fourth with two silvers and one bronze. of well over 100,000 spectators was then followed by a (Source: Tasnim) 2-2 scoreline in Melbourne as Iran secured their place on away goals. Iran 1 Australia 1 The draw Iran’s Faghani to officiate The U.S. were appearing in their third successive Germany-Chile in World Cup - having hosted the tournament four years earlier - but it was the first time the two nations had The match on 50 minutes before Jurgen Klinsmann made it two Confederations Cup been represented at the same competition. Just under 40,000 turned out for the crunch soon after. encounter at Stade de Gerland to witness Hamid Estili Iran’s exit was confirmed following the 2-0 defeat, but And as fate would have it, a match billed as the most Alireza Faghani from Iran has been chosen as referee of give the Iranians the lead five minutes before the interval Team Melli returned home with their heads held high politically charged in World Cup history and described as Group B match between Germany and Chile in the 2017 FIFA with a superb header from 15 metres after being picked having secured their finest result on the global stage. “the mother of all games” by the US Soccer Federation Confederations Cup. out by Javad Zarincheh from the right. The aftermath would take place in Lyon as Iran were paired with the The match will be held in Kazan, Russia on Thursday. Then, with 10 minutes to play, Iran’s all-time leading Although there were legitimate concerns about U.S. in Group F alongside powerhouses Germany and Faghani will be assisted with his countrymen Reza Sokhan- scorer Daei slotted through to a surging Mehdi a game between countries who’d endured a fraught Yugoslavia. dan and Mohammadreza Mansouri. Mahdavikia, who kept his cool to toe-poke past Kasey political relationship over the previous two decades, the The build up Alireza Faghani made history by becoming the first Asian Keller in the American goal and spark joyous celebrations match was said to have done far more good than bad. Fresh from reaching the last 16 on home soil at the referee to officiate the final of a Men’s Olympic. among Iranian players and fans. The Iranian players took white roses – a symbol of 1994 edition of the tournament, and with a number of Faghani, 39, became a FIFA referee in 2008, only a year Brian McBride pulled a goal back with three minutes peace in their homeland – on to the pitch to present to players now plying their trade in Europe, the U.S. had after officiating in the top flight league in Iran. to play to ensure a nervy finish but Iran managed to hold their opponents, before the two teams then posed for seen their reputation grow in recent years. (Source: Tasnim) The trio of Ali Daei, Karim Bagheri and Khodadad Azizi, on to wrap up their first and to date only World Cup win photographs prior to kick-off. meanwhile, all played their club football in Germany, and, in turn, eliminate the U.S. after just two games. In January 2000, Iran would travel to play the U.S. but elsewhere the Iranians remained somewhat of an What happened next in a friendly at Los Angeles’ Pasadena Rose Bowl in unknown quantity. With Germany and Yugoslavia drawing 2-2 in their a match that ended 1-1 and which is widely believed The billionaire owner of Team Melli kicked off their World Cup just over 20 second match of the competition, Iran went into their would not have taken place had the teams not been years to the day since their last fixture in the competition final fixture with the Germans knowing only a win would paired together in France 18 months earlier. Leicester City has spent £2 but, after running a star-studded Yugoslavia side close, guarantee progression to the next round. Having now secured their progression to the FIFA million on 6 horses lost 1-0 in their opening game in Saint-Etienne. It was a tough ask but Jalal Talebi’s team performed World Cup Russia 2018 with a highly regarded team, The U.S. would begin their campaign with a 2-0 admirably in the first half in Montpellier by keeping their the next aim for modern-day Iran will be to add to that Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha spent defeat to Germany in Paris to mean both teams went more illustrious opponents at bay to go in level at the famous first win and create a new chapter of history for £2.05 million ($2.5 million) on six horses in a bid for success into the clash in Lyon needing a win in order to maintain interval. Germany’s superiority shone through after the Team Melli. at Royal Ascot this week. their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. restart, though, as Oliver Bierhoff opened the scoring (Source: AFC) Srivaddhanaprabha bought the horses at Goffs’s London Sale on Monday, according to theRacing Post. Iran to face Italy at FIVB Volleyball IWF Junior World Championships: Srivaddhanaprabha’s bloodstock agent, a person who buys and sells thoroughbred horses, Alastair Donald said: U-21 Worlds Championship opener Iran’s Ourameh snatches bronze “He’s looking to build up his stable and he was attracted by the prospect of having runners at Royal Ascot. “He loves his horses, he’s also big into polo and has around 150 polo ponies. He’s had huge success with Leicester City and now he’s looking to expand his racing interests here.” Srivaddhanaprabha, who has a net worth of £3.64 billion, has a seventh horse but Baldovina, which cost £300,000, is not running this week. (Business Insider)

Hamilton determined to deliver in Baku

Azerbaijan, a new race last year, is the only grand prix on Formula One’s current calendar that Lewis Hamilton has yet to win and the SPORTS Iran will start the gentina and Ukraine in Pool C. SPORTS Iranian weightlifter in the clean and jerk, winning the gold Briton heads back to Baku determined to deliver this weekend. desk2017 FIVB Volleyball Pool A features host Czech Republic, deskRahman Ouramen medal with a total of 390kg. After a dominant weekend in Canada where he led a Men’s U21 World Championship with a Poland, Canada and Morocco. seized a bronze medal on Wednesday Belarusian Yauheni Tsikhantsou fin- Mercedes one-two to regain momentum after a stinging de- match against Italy on Friday. Russia, Turkey, Cuba and USA are in at the 2017 International Weightlifting ished second overall on 378kg, posting feat to Ferrari in Monaco, Hamilton is on a high and with The Iranian team will face the Euro- Pool B and China, Brazil, Egypt and Ja- Federation (IWF) Junior World Champi- best attempts of 171 kg and 207kg in the praise of team boss Toto pean rival in Pool C in the Ceske Bude- pan are drawn in Pool D. onships. the snatch and clean and jerk respec- Wolff ringing in his ears. jovice, Czech Republic. The World Championship will be the The 94kg weightlifter came third tively. “Lewis is in the best place The FIVB Volleyball U-21 World nineteenth edition of the international after lifting 159kg in the snatch and A Total of 265 (108 Women / 157 I have seen him during any Championship will run from June 23 volleyball tournament and the world 205kg in the clean and jerk for a total Men) athletes from 50 countries started of the last five years since he to July 2 in two cities Brno and Ceske championship for men’s national teams of 364kg. their competition in Tokyo, Japan. joined the team,” the Austrian Budejovice. under the age of 21, organized by the Uzbek lifter Farkhodbek Sobirov Women will represent 31 countries said this week. Iran have been drawn with Italy, Ar- sport’s world governing body, FIVB. lifted 180kg in the snatch and 210kg while the number will be 45 for Men. “Not only because he had a great weekend in Montreal, but because he is coping so well Cameroon boss Broos hits out at Confederations Cup organization with the difficult days. This is what the very best are made of.” Hugo Broos has criticized Confederations Cup dinner at 10pm it is really unpleasant, so from that Hamilton will also be keen organizers after Cameroon’s tardiness was questioned point of view it must be reviewed. to banish the memory of a in St Petersburg. “They have to review the transfers for the World disappointing first visit to the The African champions were 40 minutes late for a Cup next year and how you will move teams from the anti-clockwise track running scheduled training session on Tuesday and failed to hotel to the training stadium and for the matches.” along the shores of the Caspian Sea and around the walls of the show up punctually for a media conference the next Cameroon played well in their opening game medieval old town. day, prompting one sarcastic Russian journalist to before going down to late goals from Chile’s Arturo “Last year I think I was very quick there; I just didn’t deliver. query whether they would be ready for their kick-off Vidal and Eduardo Vargas on Sunday in Moscow. So the plan is to make sure I deliver,” he said in Montreal af- against Australia on Thursday evening. And Broos believes the experience gained from ter closing the gap between him and Ferrari’s championship The usually affable Broos took umbrage and laid playing against different nations, and different styles, leader Sebastian Vettel to 12 points. the blame for Cameroon’s timekeeping issues squarely will only help his side in the long run. Hamilton hit the barriers in qualifying in Baku last year, lining at the door of the tournament organizers. He added: “To take part in this tournament is a up 10th on the grid. He then struggled with engine modes be- The Belgian said: “The answer is it is not our fault. great experience for us. Every time you play against fore eventually finishing fifth. “I have been annoyed twice already. First of all a team with a different style it brings more wealth His then team mate and eventual champion Nico Ros- in Moscow because we arrived an hour late to the to our group so I am happy to see we played well berg, who retired at the end of last season, took pole, fastest stadium for our match because of traffic and on against Chile and I hope this will be confirmed in the lap and victory in a race that was designated the European Tuesday we had the same problem. next two matches. Grand Prix but has since changed name. “The bus arrived 45 minutes late at the hotel and “I hope we can get through the group phase but if to the stadium. That means that nobody on the current starting grid is a then we got stuck in traffic here in St Petersburg so it we play the same as we did against Chile and we don’t “I was extremely annoyed once again because previous winner in Baku and only Vettel, who was a distant is not our fault and I think the organization team must qualify for the semi-finals I will not be disappointed.” when you have to train and you have a program and second that day, and Force India’s Mexican Sergio Perez have review the way teams are transferred from the hotel (Source: Soccerway) then you arrive back at the hotel and have to have stood on the podium there. (Source: Reuters) Prayer Times Noon:13:06 Evening: 20:45 Dawn: 4:02 tomorrow) Sunrise: 5:49 (tomorrow) JUNE 22, 2017 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Ali Asgari Iranian cartoonist Shahram Rezai Editor-in-Chief: Hassan Lasjerdi Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 runner-up at Aydin Dogan competition Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051450 Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 ARTTEHRAN — The 34th Aydin Dogan www.eshterak.ir Distributor: Padideh Novin Co. deskInternational Cartoon Competition Tel: 88911433 awarded its second prize to Iranian artist Shahram Rezai Webmaster: [email protected] Printed at: Kayhan - ISSN: 1017-94 for his work on international migration, the organizers No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran announced on Tuesday. P.o. Box: 14155-4843 Ross Thomson from the United Kingdom won the Zip Code: 1599814713 first prize and Raimundo Rucke Santos Souza from Brazil was selected as third winner during a meeting of the international jury at Bodrum I??l Club on Monday. Santos Souza and Thomson also were among a group of artists honored with lifetime achievement awards. Iranian cartoonists Ehsan Ganji and Dokhshid Qodratipur along with Luc Descheemaeker from Belgium, Muhamed Djerlek from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Darko Drljevic from Montenegro, Vasco Gargalo from Portugal, Alessandro Gatto from Italy, Krzysztof Grzondziel from Poland and Silvano Mello from Brazil were also honored. Young thespians to perform The competition is held every year by the Ayd?n Do?an Foundation that promotes the education and “Mephisto” in Tehran empowerment of girls and gender equality in all its efforts. ARTTEHRAN — A troupe of young actors desk This year’s Special Award “Empowered Girls, selected by director Masud Delkhah from Empowered Futures” was presented to Turkish cartoonist across Iran will perform an adaption of “Mephisto”, a novel by Fethi Gürcan Mermerta?. German writer Klaus Mann, in Tehran. The winning cartoons and a selection of submissions are currently on display in an exhibit at the Milta Bodrum Marina Ottoman Shipyard Governorate Art Gallery. The exhibition will run June 27. The 34th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition will be celebrated with an award ceremony This work by Iranian cartoonist Shahram Rezai won the second prize at the 34th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition in Istanbul during November. in Istanbul, Turkey on June 19, 2017. Tehran theaters to welcome Berlin-based international artists audience for French plays take works to Isfahan ARTTEHRAN — Director Masud Delkhah attends a press conference at Molavi Hall in deskIranian troupes are Tehran on June 21, 2017 to brief the media about “Mephisto” that he will stage based on a novel by German writer Klaus Mann. scheduled to perform two plays by French writers at Tehran’s theaters The play is due to go on stage with about 32 actors at in two weeks. Molavi Hall in early July, Delkhah said in a press conference on A group composed of Iranian Wednesday. students of the French language “Those who are collaborating in this project are from will stage Albert Camus’ play of the different cities and have been selected through a national Absurd “The Misunderstanding” announcement,” he said. (“Le Malentendu”) in its original Delkhah added that the Molavi Hall, which is mostly language at Baran Theater for dedicated to student theater, has had good cooperation with seven nights beginning July 1. the troupe and has supported the young actors. “I have been always been “This is not a commercial project and we have tried to make interested in Camus’ works,” use of young actors instead of famous figures,” he remarked. director Javad Molania told the Persian service of MNA on “Mephisto” is the sixth novel by Klaus Mann, which was Art enthusiasts visit the exhibition “Copy Paste” at Tarrahan Azad Gallery in Tehran in a file published in 1936 while he was in exile in Amsterdam. Wednesday. photo on April 21, 2017. (Honaronline/Sharareh Samei) The novel adapts the Mephistopheles/Dr. Faustus theme “I wanted to stage the play a few by having the main character Hendrik Hofgen abandon his years ago, but I could not obtain ARTTEHRAN — Three contemporary art, and this exhibit aims desk conscience and continues to act and ingratiate himself with cultural officials’ permission as galleries in Isfahan to highlight the identity of contemporary the Nazi Party to keep and improve his job and social position. they argued that the story of the will be hosting an exhibition of mixed art, which offers a more public art to the play is bitter,” he added. media by a number of Berlin-based visitors. Installation, photo, video art He expressed his satisfaction international artists, opening on Friday. and performance art are among the The (Center for Contemporary works to be shown,” he added. that his dream will finally come A poster for “The Misunderstanding” Iranian movies to true in the near future. Creation) CC Art Space, Aknoon Art “‘Copy Paste’ aims to review the go on screen at Afterwards, his troupe will also Saqi Atai is also scheduled to Gallery and the Safavi Gallery are the phenomenon of duplication, repetition give performances in Isfahan, which direct Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s three galleries to display works by over and copy in art. A familiar issue that Anima Mundi 2017 he called a major center for Iranian “Enigma Variations” (“Variations 130 world artists in the exhibit named bears different meanings in different students of the French language. Énigmatiques”) at Paytakhat “Copy Paste”, co-curator Zartosht parts of the world,” reads part of the ARTTEHRAN — Five Iranian animated movies “The Misunderstanding” is Theater from July 5. Rahimi said in a press release published statement of the exhibit. desk have been picked to go on screen at the about a man who has been living “The play has the hidden on Wednesday. Candice Breitz (South Africa), Vadim Anima Mundi 2017, an international animation festival in Brazil. overseas for many years and then meaning of Schmitt’s special manly, Some of the artists will attend the Zakharov (Russia), Monica Bonvicini returns home, only to find his sister psychological view of love,” she told exhibit, while others have supervised (Italy), Christian Jankowski (Germany) and widowed mother are making the Persian service of Honaronline their works, which are exact copies of and Anatoly Shuravlev (Russia) are a living by taking in lodgers and on Wednesday. their original artworks, Rahimi has said. among the artists whose works will be murdering them. Since neither his “This is the reason why I chose The month-long exhibit will open on display in the Isfahan exhibit. sister nor his mother recognize the play,” she added. a new window to contemporary art, The Tarrahan Azad Gallery in Tehran him, he becomes a lodger himself Vahid Aqapur and Hooman Kiai Rahimi said. hosted the same exhibit in April but with without revealing his identity. are the main members of the cast. “Ideas and concepts speak first in fewer artists, numbering about 12 to 15. Triple Oscar winner Daniel Parenting expert sues Disney, Day-Lewis retiring from acting says it stole ‘Inside Out’ idea LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Three-time NEW YORK (Reuters) — A parenting A poster for “Jamshid, a Lament for a Myth” by Moin Samadi Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring and child development specialist has “Entracte” by Mohammadreza Kheradmand and “Jamshid, from acting, his spokeswoman said on sued Walt Disney Co and its Pixar unit, a Lament for a Myth” by Moin Samadi are the two entries at Tuesday, ending a storied movie career accusing them of stealing from her the the Short Film category of the festival, the organizers have that includes performances in “Lincoln” concept for their 2015 blockbuster announced on the website. and “Gangs of New York”. movie, “Inside Out.” “Inflated Head” by Puya Afzali, “W.A.R” (War Always Ruins) Day-Lewis, 60, the only man to have In a complaint filed on Monday in Los by Moin Mansurifard, and “Maned and Macho” by Shiva won three best actor Oscars, gave no Angeles federal court, Denise Daniels Sadeq-Asadi will go on screen in the International Panorama reason for his decision, calling it private. said the animated film, featuring color- category. “Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be coded characters representing individual The organizers selected 345 animations from 45 countries working as an actor,” his publicist, Leslee human emotions, mirrors a children’s ‘Joy’ and ‘Sadness’, characters of the animation for the 25th edition, which will take place in July in Rio de Janeiro Dart, said in a statement. “He is immensely Daniel Day Lewis accepts the Oscar for best program called “The Moodsters” that film “Inside Out”, pose at its premiere at El actor for his role in “Lincoln”, at the 85th and São Paulo. grateful to all of his collaborators and she conceived and pitched to Disney Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California, U.S. audiences over the many years.” Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on June 8, 2015. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni) February 24, 2013. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni) every year from 2005 to 2009. The statement said there would be no Daniels, who lives in Minnesota’s declined to comment. Daniels was “Star Wars” Han Solo further comment. his roles carefully and taking long breaks Twin Cities area and has appeared unavailable to comment. He has one more movie in the works between films. on TV shows including “Today” and The lawsuit is at least the second in Spinoff Film loses directors -- “Phantom Thread”, which is set in In the late 1990s, he took time off “Oprah”, said she had an “implied-in- three months accusing Disney of stealing London’s 1950s fashion world and is due from acting to work as an apprentice fact” contract with Disney requiring that a concept for a blockbuster film. LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s been a disturbance in the force to be released in December. shoe-maker in Italy. After his 2013 Oscar she be paid from box office, DVD, Blu- In March, the Hollywood screenwriter and the young Han Solo film is suddenly without a director. Day-Lewis, who was born in Britain win for “Lincoln”, London’s Sunday Times Ray, iTunes and merchandise revenue Gary Goldman, whose credits include Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said Tuesday that the and holds dual Anglo-Irish citizenship, reported that he planned to take a from “Inside Out”. the Arnold Schwarzenegger film “Total Star Wars spinoff is parting ways with directors Phil Lord and won his third best actor Oscar in 2013 for sabbatical at his farm in Ireland. The film has grossed more than Recall”, sued Disney for allegedly Christopher Miller due to different creative visions on the film. playing U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in Day-Lewis is known for his meticulous $850 million worldwide since its June copying its Oscar-winning animated film Kennedy said a new director would be announced soon. “Lincoln”. preparation. For “Lincoln”, he spent 2015 release. Daniels said this “extreme “Zootopia” from his work. Lord and Miller had been filming the untitled project in His win made him the first man to be months researching Lincoln’s political and success” was not possible without her “Inside Out” follows 11-year-old London since January 2017 with stars Alden Ehrenreich as the awarded three best actor Oscars in the personal life and before shooting began work, and that Disney should pay her Riley, voiced by Kaitlyn Dias, as she tries young Han Solo and Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian. The history of the Academy Awards. he was texting his screen wife, Sally Field, because it is “custom and common in the to cope with her family’s move to San supporting cast includes Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke and He previously won Academy Awards in 19th century vernacular. entertainment industry.” Francisco from Minnesota. Thandie Newton. for his roles as a paraplegic Irish writer in “For My Left Foot”, he spent weeks A Disney spokesman, however, It also shows her dealing with “Unfortunately, our vision and process weren’t aligned with “My Left Foot” (1989) and a greedy early living in a wheelchair, and while shooting said “Inside Out” was an original Pixar personifications of five emotions: Joy our partners on this project. We normally aren’t fans of the 20th century oil baron in “There Will Be “Gangs of New York” he was known for creation. “We look forward to vigorously (yellow), Sadness (blue), Fear (purple), phrase ‘creative differences’ but for once this cliché is true,” the Blood” (2007). sharpening knives between takes to defending against this lawsuit in court,” Anger (red) and Disgust (green), voiced directors said in a joint statement Tuesday. “We are really proud The tall, intellectual actor keeps a low- capture the menace of his character Bill the spokesman said. by Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader, of the amazing and world-class work of our cast and crew.” key profile and is known for choosing “The Butcher” Cutting. Ronald Schutz, a lawyer for Daniels, Lewis Black and Mindy Kaling.