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TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 SHAABAN 1, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Finance Nine killed Taylor Swift Canada Minister Saleh in gun battle goes rap and demolish appointed among Texas action hero Russia to win deputy3 premier biker gangs7 in38 new video world16 title Cassation court upholds Min 26º Max 42º Barrak’s 2-year jail term High Tide 00:35 & 12:10 Low Tide Heated debates seen over grilling, oil 06:15 & 19:15 40 PAGES NO: 16525 150 FILS Kuwait races to By B Izzak KUWAIT: The cassation court yesterday upheld a two- year jail sentence against prominent opposition leader Musallam Al-Barrak in a final judgment for questioning compensate for HH the Amir’s authority and undermining his status. The court, whose rulings are final and cannot be challenged, upheld the sentence issued in February by the court of oil lost in row appeals against Barrak, who served as a member of par- liament for 16 years from 1996. Oil prices to rebound: OPEC gov In a quick reaction, Barrak described the ruling as “a first degree political ruling” and complained that he was KUWAIT: Kuwait is working to raise oil pro- pumping around 2.9 million bpd for sever- not provided the essential legal procedures for a fair tri- duction from alternative oilfields to com- al months. Khafji was shut down by the al. He however said he will continue the struggle for pensate for the loss of 250,000 barrels per Saudi side in October over environmental political reforms because “the Kuwaiti people deserve day in a row with Saudi Arabia, an official issues and Wafra was closed last week for a the sacrifices”. “I chose to become a prisoner of opinion. said yesterday. “Kuwait Oil Company is try- two-week maintenance. I have not stolen, did not conspire against Kuwait and ing its best to concentrate on high produc- Sources said production will not resume did not trade in drugs. I have not been involved in mon- tion fields... to dig more wells in a bid to before the dispute is resolved. According to ey laundering to inflate my wealth,” Barrak told his sup- compensate” for the loss in neutral zone the Kuwaiti daily Al-Jarida, the emirate has porters who gathered at his diwaniya in Andalus to production, head of marketing at Kuwait requested arbitration in the dispute. express solidarity. He appealed to opposition activists Petroleum Corp Jamal Al-Loughani told The halt in production is a blow to reporters. Kuwait lost the production after Kuwait. Unlike its much larger neighbor, it to revive peaceful protests but urged them to avoid vio- a dispute with neighboring Saudi Arabia has little spare output capacity to compen- lence. led to the closure of the neutral zone Khafji sate. Industry sources say Kuwaiti authori- A large number of activists, former opposition MPs and Wafra oilfields. ties were unhappy with Saudi Arabia for and others strongly lashed out at the ruling and at the The two fields together pumped more renewing an agreement with Saudi government, which did not issue any comment. Islamist than 500,000 bpd which was equally Arabian Chevron for 30 years in 2009 with- former lawmaker Waleed Al-Tabtabaei lamented on shared between the Gulf neighbors. “We out consulting them. In response, it has Twitter that the “era of jailing politicians has started”. have an ambitious plan to raise output by stopped issuing or renewing visas for KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah welcomes The Islamist Ummah Party said in a statement that the end of the year to the level before” the Chevron employees. Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at the airport on his arrival to Kuwait Barrak’s imprisonment “proves that Kuwait needs a new stoppage, Loughani said. Kuwait has been Continued on Page 13 on an official visit yesterday. — KUNA (See Page 2) constitution”. Continued on Page 13 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Sultan of Brunei Haji His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Hassanal Bolkiah. —Amiri Diwan photos Bolkiah are pictured while exchanging orders. Sultan of Brunei arrives in Kuwait on official visit Kuwait, Brunei sign investment cooperation agreement

Children present flowers to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah look on as a Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Memorandum of Understanding is being signed between Kuwait and Brunei.

KUWAIT: The Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal decorated HH the Amir with the Royal Family Al-Sabah. Deputy Prime Minister, Finance international arena. The meeting was attend- Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Bolkiah, accompanied by an official delega- Order of the Crown of Brunei - Darjah Kerabat Minister and Acting Minister of Commerce and ed by Kuwait Ambassador to Brunei Dr Fahad Al-Sabah, Minister Anas Al-Saleh and senior tion, arrived to Kuwait yesterday on a two-day Mahkota Brunei, the country’s highest order. Industry Anas Al-Saleh signed the MoU with Al-Dhefeeri, and senior high ranking foreign officials of State, army, police and National official visit. HH the Amir also hosted a dinner banquet in Minister of Finance and President of the Prime ministry officials. Guard. Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al- Sultan Bolkiah held official talks with His honor of Sultan Bolkiah. Minister Office Hajj Abdulrahman Ibrahim of Upon arrival, Sultan Bolkiah was received Abdullah was assigned as the Head of Mission Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Brunei. by HH the Amir, HH the Crown Prince, National of Honor to Sultan Bolkiah. The accompanying Jaber Al-Sabah, which focused on means of Memorandums of understanding Bolkiah also received First Deputy Prime Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, delegation of Sultan includes a number of boosting bilateral ties and broadening cooper- Later, Kuwait and Brunei signed a Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Deputy Chairman of the National Guard ministers and senior officials. ation in all fields for the good of the two coun- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Minister of Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sultan Bolkiah later received at his resi- tries and their peoples. investment cooperation, during a ceremony State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad HH the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, dence Speaker Ghanem, HH Sheikh Jaber Al- HH the Amir also decorated the visiting held in presence of HH the Amir, Sultan Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah. The meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mubarak, HH Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- Sultan of Brunei with the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Bolkiah, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- highlighted bilateral relations and ways of bol- Sheikh Mohammad Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah and Second Vice President of the Medal in appreciation of his role in boosting Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Prime stering them in all fields, including discussion Sabah, Deputy Amiri Diwan Minister Sheikh Ali Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry bilateral relations. Meanwhile, Sultan Bolkiah Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad on the latest developments in the region and Jarrah Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and (KCCI) Abdulwahab Al-Wazzan. —KUNA Amir receives Central Bank Governor Hashel Sixth issue of KWD wins best banknote award

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Vibrant design Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan The six denominations of the new currency Palace yesterday Governor of the Central Bank of banknotes all feature the landmarks of the State of Kuwait Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel. The reception Kuwait and its political and economic milestones. came on the occasion of an award that the sixth The notes have a vibrant design, each capturing a issue of the Kuwaiti currency won recently for different aspect of Kuwait culture - such as sea and the ‘best new banknote’ during an annual cur- land life, democracy and Islamic history, Hashel rency international conference. said. Additionally, consideration has been given to Dr Hashel had earlier announced that the the needs of the visually-impaired through the use International Association of Currency Affairs of raised print, which help distinguish each ban- (IACA) declared that the sixth issue of KWD ban- knote’s value. KUWAIT: Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel knotes as the winner of the 2015 International Hashel expressed pleasure and pride over presents the award to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Award for Best Banknote Issue. This came during achieving this very significant award, and further Jaber Al-Sabah. —Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos the Annual Currency Conference held in stated that the sixth issue had also been awarded Vancouver, Canada during the period from May Regional Banknote of the Year 2014 (Asia) at the 10-13. High Security Printing Conference in Manila, the This is considered the most prestigious award Philippines. “Such awards represent recognition by within the banknote industry and is based on specialized organizations of achievement in votes cast by central banks and international design, the incorporation of latest security fea- companies specialized in the production of ban- tures and relevance of symbolism with regard to knotes in a competition between currencies the State of Kuwait, its accomplishments and eco- issued by eighteen countries around the world, nomic milestones throughout history,” he said. Hashel said in statement. In acknowledging the international awards giv- The sponsors indicated that the sixth ban- en to the sixth issue of the Kuwaiti banknotes, knote issue deserved to win due to the visual Hashel dedicated such achievements to HH the artistry and high levels of technical and security Amir and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- sophistication of the notes, coupled with the Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in recognition of their considerable emphasis placed on reflecting the enduring support to the CBK and their benevolent The 2015 International Award for Best country’s heritage as well as its modern style, he guidance of beloved Kuwait and the welfare of its Banknote Issue added. kind people. —KUNA The sixth issue of the Kuwaiti currency. Cabinet hails Camp David summit, condemns Sinai attack Ministers support Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled against grilling

KUWAIT: The cabinet yesterday lauded the positive firms Kuwait’s firm rejection of terrorism in all its two-day official visit to Kuwait, Sheikh Mohammad and fruitful outcomes of the recent summit held forms and manifestations,” Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah said. The visit is mainly intended to pro- between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Abdullah said. The cabinet offered condolence to mote and develop existing distinguished coopera- United States in Camp David. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Egyptian tive relations between Kuwait and Brunei in various During the GCC-US summit, the US reiterated people over the victims of the attack, wishing ever- fields for the common interest of both sides. support for security and stability in the Gulf region, lasting security and stability in Egypt. Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Environment protection Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah said in a Grilling motion Locally, the cabinet instructed the Environment press statement following the weekly cabinet meet- On a grilling motion filed by MP Abdulhameed Public Authority (EPA) to take necessary steps to put ing held at Kuwait International Airport under chair- Dashti against First Deputy Prime Minister and in place an environment protection fund which is manship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad purposed to apply national criteria to polluting facili- Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Al-Sabah, the cabinet said it is the constitutional ties. Meanwhile, the cabinet vehemently condemned right of every MP to file an interpellation motion, Furthermore, a recommendation on a national a recent armed attack that took place in North Sinai while appreciating the positive role played by Sheikh strategic document on the fight against money laun- and left several people dead or injured, terming it as Sabah Al-Khaled. The ministers also voiced support dering and finance of terrorism and of proliferation a “criminal act”. Earlier on Saturday, three Egyptian for Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled and his efforts to push of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) was judges were killed and another one wounded in an forward reforms and development, and to achieve approved during the cabinet meeting. The ministers attack by gunmen in Sinai Peninsula. The three more national accomplishments. also gave the thumbs up a draft decree on amend- judges were travelling on a bus in the city of Al-Arish, The cabinet also welcomed the visit of Sultan of ments to the 1979 Decree on the Ministry of Social KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- Sinai, when it was attacked by gunmen. Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and his accompanying Affairs and Labor, and referred it to His Highness the Hamad Al-Sabah chairs the cabinet’s meeting yesterday. —KUNA “The cabinet condemns this criminal act and reaf- delegation, who arrived here earlier yesterday on a Amir for final approval. —KUNA TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 LOCAL

Saleh appointed MPs to hear 406 MSAL employees’ complaints deputy premier By Meshaal Al-Enezi Social Affair and Labor after the murderer’s brothers were detained of electric power at bachelors’ resi- merchants. He stressed that the By A Saleh minister ended their loan term at and one of them led police to the dences in various areas, especially new method will help control price KUWAIT: A number of lawmakers the Manpower Public Authority. dead body,” explained Al-Qahtani. since many landlords had to pro- differences between co-ops and will hear the grievances of 406 He urged the Interior Ministry to vide the tenants with power gen- the wholesale market. Hassan KUWAIT: The Cabinet yes- Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor Lawyer calls for impartiality stop attempts to get the suspects erators after the power was discon- added that following several meet- terday appointed Finance employees whose work at the Ahmed Al-Qahtani, lawyer of released; before the murderer, who nected. Ghareeb said that the ings and workshops, a special Minister Anas Al-Saleh as Manpower Authority was termi- the family of a Saudi man who was is still at large, is arrested. landlords’ behavior in that case memo was submitted to the deputy prime minister. nated by minister Hind Al-Subaih, recently murdered in Wafra, was illegal, since the power discon- Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, Notably, Saleh was according to reliable sources. warned that some lawmakers were Port fire nection was made by the govern- authorizing co-ops to purchase appointed minister of Some MPs are already coordinat- currently trying to use their influ- A fire broke out yesterday at the ment in an attempt to force ten- class A and B quality goods as well commerce and industry in ing with the terminated employ- ence to divert ongoing investiga- ports security building at ants out of illegally rented houses. as mandating each co-op to hang 2012, then assumed the ees to push the issue over the tions, saying that they are ‘always Shuwaikh port, said security special screens in each vegetable finance ministry portfolio coming few days till it gets dis- present’ at Wafra police station. sources, noting that no casualties Direct purchase and fruits outlet showing the in January 2014. Saleh was cussed in parliament, the sources “MPs belonging to the suspect’s were reported. Chairman of the Kuwait Union prices based on the Ministry of born in 1972 and got a added. The employees had staged tribe cannot neglect their legisla- of Consumer Cooperative Societies Commerce’s list. Also, he added degree in business admin- Anas Al-Saleh a sit-in outside the minister’s office tive duties by remaining in the Bachelors’ residences Ali Hassan announced finishing that co-ops have been authorized istration from Portland Sunday morning in protest of what police station and attempting to Municipal Council member the mechanism through which co- to add the maximum of 15 percent University in the US in 1997. He was a member of the they described as ‘demotion’ by manipulate the course of investi- Yousif Al-Ghareeb recently ops would be able to purchase to these prices, five for expenses Kuwait Chamber of Commerce board from 2006 to being sent back to the Ministry of gations, especially after two of the inquired about the disconnection vegetables and fruits directly from and 10 as profit. 2010, board member and managing director of Kuwait Invest Holding Co in 2006, board member of Kuwait Real Estate Co in 2003, manager of Gulf Brokerage Co in 1997 and board member of the Financial Services Contract signed for Group Co from 2000 to 2003. new power station at MP inquires about expat remittances Al-Ahmadi Refinery MP Khalil Al-Saleh yesterday filed an inquiry with the oil minister about fish resources, in which he asked about KUWAIT: The Kuwait losing 4,000 tons of fish and shrimp stocks in Kuwaiti National Petroleum waters. Saleh also asked the finance minister about Company (KNPC) has inked expats’ remittances over the past five years and asked for a contract with an Indian detailed information about each of those years. company to build a 240 MW power station at Al-Ahmadi refinery at a total cost of KD Prisoners’ exchange in effect ‘soon’ 21.8 million ($71.8 million). Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Enayati said that The contract was signed thanks to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- with the Indian Larsen and Ahmad Al-Sabah’s visit to Iran last year, a treaty to Toubro Company to build exchange prisoners between Kuwait and Tehran that the new power station to was signed 10 years ago would take effect and Iranian replace the current one, prisoners would be repatriated to Iran soon. KNPC’s CEO Eng Mohammad Al-Mutairi said KNPC CEO Mohammad yesterday. He noted that the Al-Mutairi new station would have an Crime explosion-proof design and employ the state-of-the-art Report technology for operation and control. The station would also raise power supply to the refinery from the current 180 MW to the planned 240 MW following its full opera- Court upholds dentist EQUATE sponsors international tion, he said. —KUNA expert’s innovation workshop killer’s death sentence Kuwait exports up By Hanan Al-Saadoun KUWAIT: EQUATE Petrochemical innovation as a key for overall suc- el. Through innovation, our human Company, Kuwait’s first international cess with the participation of resources have proven their capabil- to 1.8 million bpd KUWAIT: The Cassation Court upheld the death penalty joint-venture in this industry, spon- EQUATE management and employ- ities to overcome various challenges of crude oil against the main suspect in the killing of a Lebanese den- sored ‘Unleash Your Innovation ees. and attain world-records as ‘Partners tist at the Avenues Mall in 2012. The court also upheld the Capabilities Workshop’ which was EQUATE President and CEO in Success’ in all sectors relevant to KUWAIT: Kuwait is exporting 1.75 million to 1.8 life sentence for the suspect’s three accomplices. The prime conducted by the international Mohammad Husain said, “Innovation EQUATE.” After the workshop, million barrels of crude oil a day (bpd) out of its suspect was found guilty of first degree murder, based on innovation expert Stephen Shapiro. is a definitive for success. For that, EQUATE hosted a private networking total production, which nears three million bpd, investigation that indicated that he stalked the victim at The workshop, which was organ- innovation is a key element of session with Shapiro and Linkage Deputy Managing Director of Kuwait Petroleum the mall with an intention to kill him, and bought a knife ized in partnership with Linkage EQUATE’s overall sustainability- MENA representatives. It included Corporation (KPC) Jamal Al-Loughani said. from a supermarket inside the mall to commit his crime. MENA, included highlighting the based strategy to ensure realizing discussing several matters relevant In a symposium organized by Ministry of Oil on The incident followed a dispute that started at the mall’s fundamentals and principles of excellent achievements at every lev- to innovation and other subjects. oil market and the international energy organiza- parking lot over a parking space. The suspect had admitted tions, Loughani blamed the geopolitical upheavals to buying the knife, stabbing the victim in the chest then and the fluctuation of exchange rates for the throwing the knife in a trash can near the mall and escap- decline in the global demand for oil. He argued ing to his Sulaibiya home. He denied knowledge that his that such factors have piled pressure on the stabs had fatally wounded the victim, however. He learned Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries about the victim’s death from a friend who called home while he was at a friend’s camp where he went an hour (OPEC) to keep its current production ceiling after initially going home. He planned to escape to Saudi unchanged. He underlined the need to increase the Arabia through land before being caught. quota of OPEC members in oil producing and exporting in the future. Meanwhile, head of the economic department at the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) Abdulfatah Dandi said that world reserves of oil have jumped in the past 35 years from 683 billion barrels in 1980 to 1,293 bil- lion barrels in 2014. The Arab countries’ oil reserves have surged during the same period from 351 bil- lion barrels to 696 billion barrels, or about 47.5 per- cent of the world reserves. He unveiled that nearly 88 percent of the Arab countries’ oil reserves are in four countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Dandi projected a remarkable growth in the global demand for energy sources, especially oil, in the near future. Director of marketing research department at the KPC Haitham Al-Ghais said that Motorist hurt oil prices have been negatively impacted in the A citizen was injured when his sports-utility-vehicle recent period by several factors including the surge collided with a light pole in Wafra. The collision pulled NBK participates in Harvard Business US dollar and the weakness of the global economy the pole from its base, according to a security source. as well as the low demand for oil and the increasing The man was transferred to the nearest medical facility. School Executive Training Program in oil supplies by 1.5-2 million bpd. — KUNA

Brawler critically wounded KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait Emad Al-Ablani, NBK General Manager, The program aims to upgrade the A young man stabbed another repeatedly during fight (NBK) recently participated in a train- Group Human Resources, were also skills of Kuwait and the GCC national reported at an undisclosed location. The injured youngster ing program for banking and finance present alongside with officials and workforce. NBK’s partnership with IBS grilling frontlines was taken to Adan hospital in a critical condition. executives delivered by Harvard representatives from various Kuwaiti is part of a continuous process that Business School in collaboration with Banks and Financial Institutions. helps develop talents and invest in parliament session Policeman under influence the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS). The program entitled “Leading human capital. Built on world-class Dr Mohammad Yousef Al-Hashel, Strategy Execution in Financial standards for best practices, NBK KUWAIT: The interpellation motion against the A policeman was arrested while under the influence Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Institutions” consisted of two integrat- launches many professional training state’s foreign minister is expected to frontline of drugs, said security sources. He was taken to the rele- and the Chairman of the Board of ed themes: ‘Strategic Management’ programs in collaboration with promi- today’s parliament session. The grilling tackles sev- vant authorities to face legal action. Directors of IBS and Dr Yaqoub Al-Rifai, and ‘Leadership’. It was held on May nent and prestigious universities and eral issues, including purported “breach of the con- IBS Director General, attended the 9th, 2015 for six consecutive days. institutes to encourage merit-based stitution and harming state interests.” graduation ceremony of the trainees. Harvard Business School organizes professional development and growth MP Dr Abdulhamid Dashti is grilling the First Isam Al-Sager, NBK-Group CEO, and this executive program on a GCC level. of staff. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah over several axes, namely alleged “violation of the constitution’s KU, UAE center sign cooperation accord provisions, disrespect of the state and harming its assets.” KUWAIT: Kuwait University yesterday tion to scientific and academic The non-profit Juma Al-Majid Other charges MP Dashti is due to address are signed an agreement for scientific and debates and consultations, the Kuwait Center was established in 1991 as a disregard to the constitution provisions with academic cooperation with the UAE’s University will benefit from the largest scientific institution to collect and respect of the GCC security treaty, endorsed on Juma Al-Majid Center for Culture and manuscripts center in the Arab World, protect the human heritage, provide a December 13, 2012. Moreover, the minister will be Heritage. The University and the she noted. library containing various sciences, queried over “squandering citizens’ rights outside Islamic and Arabic Studies College, Director of the Arabic Studies knowledge and cultures, and facilitate the State of Kuwait, failure of fulfilling his (the min- affiliate to the Center, will exchange College Professor Mohammed the organized scientific research. ister) duty to protect them and evading parliamen- scientific visits by students and pro- Abdulrahman said that the two sides Other aims include exchange of tary questioning.” He is also accused of tarnishing fessors, in addition to organizing joint would also exchange supervision of experiences with cultural institutions and weakening Kuwait’s image and “seceding its academic events, programs and theses and dissertations. He lauded and research centers inside the UAE sovereignty.” research projects. the accord, considered the first on the and abroad to achieve the human cul- MP Dashti submitted the interpellation motion During a meeting with representa- GCC level, and expressed hope it tural unity. It also works to contribute against Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled on May 11 tives of the Juma Al-Majid Center, would usher in broader scientific and to the spreading scientific publica- to Acting National Assembly Speaker Adel Al- Kuwait University Acting President, academic cooperation. tions. —KUNA Professor Hayat Al-Hajji hailed the Kharafi, in line with Article 100 of the Kuwaiti move for academic cooperation. She Constitution. The article stipulates that members of highlighted world reputation of the parliament are entitled to question the prime min- College and accepts students from ister and members of his cabinet over issues falling the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) within their jurisdictions. Today’s session also tackles a host of other No injuries in fire member states, offering them free books and transports and even cash topics. MPs will examine a report by the parlia- Fire broke out in a flat at north Nugra compound, and aid. mentary budgets and final accounts’ committee no injuries were reported. Hawally and Salmiya firemen Hajji stressed the role by Sheikh regarding state departments’ final accounts, worked together to put the fire out. Meanwhile, South Juma Al-Majid during the Iraqi inva- endorsement of the state departments and min- Salmiya Fire Department rescued a citizen who was locked sion of Kuwait in 1990 and his support in his room due to a malfunction in the lock. istries’ budgets.—KUNA to Kuwaiti families in the UAE. In addi- TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 LOCAL Memac Ogilvy shines in ad, marketing world Chairman, CEO Edmond Moutran speaks to Kuwait Times

By Nawara Fattahova witnessed during the last decade or don’t have any money to waste,” he We used to run some ads in the papers two could not be sustained. We were added. “We need to learn a new way and outdoors and that’s it. The cam- KUWAIT: Memac Ogilvy flexed its looking at one point at annual of doing things. Some clients - paigns were very effective. But times creative muscles by winning 46 growth between 20-30 percent, because of our hunger for cash, new have changed, and there are more awards at the 2014 Dubai Lynx which fell to 15 percent, then 10 per- business or growth - took advantage than 2,000 channels now. Today the Awards, the Oscars of the advertis- cent, and now we’ll be lucky to see and cut our prices and made us vehicles to transfer the message from GENEVA: Health Minister Dr Ali Al-Obaidi attends the 44th session of the ing and communications industry double-digit growth. Mostly it’s sin- engage in price wars with each oth- the product manufacturer and brand Executive Bureau of the Arab Ministers of Health Council. —KUNA in the Middle East, including two gle digit growth which is the same as er. As a result, some who were not to the consumer number in millions. Grand Prix, 14 gold, 23 silver and in any part of the world, so we have opportunists or didn’t have the time Every blog or website is a vehicle for seven bronze awards after being caught up with them. There is no to build a solid agency ended up transmitting messages. All social Arab health ministers shortlisted for 72. Chairman and more of the bonanza that we had in closing down. And a lot of the big media are message carriers, and we CEO of Memac Ogilvy Edmond the late 1990s,” explained Moutran. international agencies who didn’t still have TV and newspapers. Moutran also received the presti- Somebody has to give up his share, allot $200,000 to gious Dubai Lynx 2014 Advertising and the losers are traditional media, Personality Award. while social media are the winners,” Moutran is currently in Kuwait, stressed Moutran. The second battle support Yemen which he visits at least once a year they are facing is the battle of creativity. to meet clients, talk to people, “In the past we did a 30-second film, GENEVA: The 44th session of the Executive itude in a statement for the confidence mani- perform quality control, review which was the end of the story and we Bureau of the Arab Ministers of Health Council fested by the Arab ministerial council. “The the previous year and the made money. Today the whole nature of held in Geneva yesterday decided to offer reelection implies substantial confidence by agency’s performance in the mar- the message transmitted has changed. $200,000 to help provide urgently-needed the Arab Minister of Health Council in Kuwait ketplace, in addition to setting Social media no longer believe in 30-sec- medical supplies in Yemen. and what the country can offer in a new term plans for the coming year. ond spots. Social media rely on content, The session, held on the sidelines of the 68th after a first one full of challenges,” Obaidi said. “Sometimes I come more often, which can be a two, three or five minute session of the World Health Assembly (WHA), is The Minister noted that Kuwait would work especially upon client require- film. It’s a new world - it’s the power of approving a host of decisions related to health harder with other members of the executive ments. But this year I’m here to creativity. We have to be that good to conditions in the Arab region. Health conditions bureau on whatever related to the Arab health also introduce to the young men survive, which makes us better creators. in Yemen and among Yemeni refugees featured scene, amid the current crises in Yemen and and women our new COO Ronald Social media are entertaining and high on the agenda of the ministerial meeting, Libya, Syria and Palestine. Kuwait has a com- Hans, who had been running our informative, and attract people of all Kuwait’s Minister of Health Dr Ali Al-Obaidi said. prehensive view of the Arab health scene, con- UAE operations for 10 years and is ages,” he stated. He added that the contribution would be chan- sidering the specifics of each member and in now going to be overseeing the neled through the WHO to guarantee delivery the meantime urges integration among the entire Gulf region,” he told Kuwait Client’s partner of the urgent aid to people in dire need for it. Arab countries, Obaidi said. Times. KUWAIT: Memac Ogilvy’s Chairman and CEO Edmond Moutran According to Moutran, the agency Obaidi called for close monitoring of the speaks to Kuwait Times. —Photo by Joseph Shagra should be a partner of the client. “The refugees to dispel fears of any potential spread E-health system Volatile period government here doesn’t do this. The of diseases among them. This includes support- The Executive Bureau also approved a guid- Advertising and marketing com- Different look know about the area ended up leav- topic of marketing communication is ing the government of Djibouti to help it care ing draft bill on the use of e-health system munications have gone through a “This led us to take a different ing, and the people who remained not the priority on the government’s for Yemeni refugees who fled fighting at home techniques. Kuwait supervised the writing of very volatile period, he said. “The look at the industry, as leaders. In the started to prosper again. These are agenda. Kuwait could have easily to the Horn of Africa state. the bill and supported it all through. The guid- volatility started in 2008 with the past we used to hire people in the the people who were here before been the creative hub in the Gulf ing bill does not only tackle the e-health tech- global economic crisis, when we all creative department just because and continue to be here today,” region that Dubai currently is,” he not- Palestinian health sector niques but also seeks to modernize the Arab suffered not just in terms of reduced they could draw a straight line, but Moutran said. ed. Future plans include “developing On the Palestinian scene, the Arab Ministers medical liability law issued in1998, and the one ad spending by clients, but also over now they have to be experts. The services in Kuwait with very strong of Health endorsed a decision to offer $100,000 on patients’ rights issued in 2014. Both will be liquidity, because we had problems funds available to pay salaries are Changed nature advertising and PR in Kuwait. We are to back the Palestinian health sector, Obaidi merged under “accountability of medical serv- with clients who couldn’t pay us or less than they were before. When The nature of the ad business has going for activities at the point of sale, said. In addition, the meeting supported a draft ice providers,” Obaidi said. delayed payments for several years. business is good, you hire people also changed. “In the 1970s, 1980s and digital presence, promoting health- bill submitted to the WHA to urge the interna- The new bill is likely to streamline medical Some clients haven’t paid us till and then determine if they are good even 1990s, if we wanted to advertise care marketing and developing tional rights and health organizations to inter- services and protect patients’ privacy in accor- today. The industry went through a or not, but now we need to deter- in Kuwait on TV for instance and asked sports marketing among other plans,” vene with the Israeli authorities to commit them dance with the Arab societies’ values and tradi- tough period. The growth that we mine this before hiring them as you for 20 spots, we used to get only five. concluded Moutran. to provide due health care for Palestinian tions, the Minister added. Moreover, it also detainees. copes with development of the medical legisla- In the meantime, the 44th session of the tion in the Arab world as well as successive Executive Bureau of the Arab Ministers of Health changes in the world, Obaidi noted. Council discussed the health conditions and The meeting had also agreed on the neces- troubles of Syrian refugees in neighboring sity of providing more care to the Arab countries, the Minister said. Authority for Blood Transfusion and urged par- The Council is called upon to offer support ticipation in the Arab Project for Plasma so that the refugees could “face the health chal- Derivatives adopted by Saudi Arabia, in a bid to lenges they are experiencing as part of their support the system of health services in the tragic conditions, he said. $100,000 will be given Arab World. to the host countries to help them. Kuwait has The World Health Assembly (WHA) that been handling the Syria crisis from a humanitar- kicks off its 68th session in Geneva yesterday is ian perspective, Obaidi said, referring to great the supreme decision-making body of the efforts by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah WHO. It is attended by delegations from all 194 Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in that respect. WHO member states. The Assembly’s main functions are to determine the policies of the Reelection Organization, supervise financial policies, and During the session, the Council reelected review and approve the proposed program Kuwait as a co-chair of its executive bureau for budget. The Health Assembly is held annually a new term (2015-2017). Obaidi expressed grat- in Geneva, Switzerland. —KUNA UAE Minister visits Kuwait pavilion at Expo Milano

MILAN: UAE Minister of State for Federal the Kuwaiti pavilion, its historic and cultural National Council Affairs Dr Anwar Gergash contents, and his appreciation towards the visited the State of Kuwait’s pavilion at pavilion’s team and Kuwaiti youth, Badah Expo Milano 2015, and praised the pavil- noted. ion’s theme: challenge of nature. Gergash’s The Kuwaiti official also expressed pride visit to the Kuwaiti pavilion was a friendly of the pavilion’s organizers for the signifi- gesture that embodied Gulf people’s gen- cant success, noting that it broke a new CBK leads consortium to uine brotherhood spirit, Mohammad Al- record in daily attendance that surpassed Badah, the pavilion’s media official, said 7,500 visitors. Kuwait Expo Milano 2015 after accompanying the UAE Minister pavilion was inaugurated by Minister of fund Jahra Hospital project around the Kuwaiti pavilion. Information and Minister of State for Youth Minister Gergash also extended his Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah to portray greetings while signing the guests’ book, Kuwait’s civic image at the major interna- KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) pital will be executed by Mohammed at the Sheraton Hotel with the presence of CBK, expressing his joy towards the quality of tional event. —KUNA recently celebrated signing a contract to facili- Abdulmohsen Al-Kharafi and Sons Company as Al-Ahli Bank and the First Gulf Bank. tate funding the new Jahra Hospital. The CBK is per a 3-year contract with the Amiri Diwan, with Commenting on the event, Sahar Al-Rumaih, referred to in the contract as the ‘Mandated a total cost of KD 365 million. The contract CBK’s Commercial Credit Sector Manager, Lead Arranger,’ and is responsible for organizing includes designing, constructing, equipping stressed that CBK was proud to lead such a huge and managing the funding process for the new and maintaining the new hospital. banking group to grant financial facilities to one hospital contract’s credit facilities. The new hos- A special ceremony was held on the occasion of Kuwait’s largest projects.

MAY Eng Salman Al Badran, CEO, with Abdulaziz Al- Qatie, Dany Doueik, and Abdulaziz Al-Dawish during the branch’s opening ceremony. VIVA inaugurates six branches across Kuwait Remember,unlicensed those who weapons, possess KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom ammunition or explosives face operator, announced yesterday that it has added six new branches to 5 years in jail and KD 10,000 fine. its network amounting to a total of 69 branches across Kuwait, rein- forcing its presence and growing closer to its customers. VIVA’s new branches are located in Al-Salam Mall (Salmiya, Block 9, Salem Al- Mubarak st), Aswaq Al-Qurain (Sabhan), Cube Mall (Salmiya, Block 9, days left for handing over Salem Al-Mubarak st), Mubarak Al-Kabeer (Block 4, Coop 4), Marina unlicensed weapons, Mall (Ground floor), and Fahaheel (Block 2, Main Fahaheel Coop). The ammunition and explosives. opening of these new branches come in line with the company’s 1888830 expansion strategy to serve a wider audience across Kuwait by offer- Hotline: ing convenience in location, and in turn the provision of excellence in customer service, and unique and exclusive packages for its cus- tomers. VIVA’s network expansion with an additional six new branches is an achievement the company is proud to announce as it affirms its commitment to being as accessible as possible to its customers. VIVA will continue to move forward in the same direction, to ensure cus- tomers are served swiftly and efficiently. VIVA’s motivation to provide excellence in its services is driven by its passion to serve its customers and be closer to them wherever they are. LOCAL TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Thameen to launch database of creative young Kuwaitis

By Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Thameen, a volunteer youth group, will launch an “encyclopedia” with details of 100 talented Kuwaiti youth. During the ceremony on May 23, 2015, a website will also be launched, which will be the official reference database of creators in Kuwait. The private ceremony will be held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. “Thameen is a volunteer group which started as a club KUWAIT: The speakers are seen during the press conference. — Photo by Joseph Shagra affiliated to Toastmasters International in 2011. After four years of hard work, we branched into six clubs - two inter- national and four local. The encyclopedia is the group’s most prominent project,” said Badr Jamal Al-Sarraf, a found- ing member and vice president of Thameen during a press conference yesterday. “This idea started when we noticed that there is no single resource we can refer to when we need to search for a specialist in a certain field, so we decided to make one ourselves. We begun by collecting information about these youths and by creating the web- site, we made it possible to find them. This is the first-of-its- kind database in the Gulf. The encyclopedia will feature 100 personalities in both English and Arabic,” Sarraf added.

Supporting the youth Nasser Al-Arfaj, Director of Public Relations and a repre- sentative of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, assured that the ministry supports the youth, especially volunteer programs. “We believe that the young people are our real wealth and are tomorrow’s hope for Kuwait, and that’s what makes us support them and encourage them to accomplish their ambitions,” he said. Waleed Al-Khashti, Head of Public Relations at Zain, said that Zain is proud to be part of Thameen’s project and is interested in highlighting the skills of talented youths. Meanwhile, Modhi Al-Ajmi, Chief Marketing and PR Officer of Thameen said: “We would like to call on all ambitious youths who are accomplished in various fields to register on the website, and we will select the most creative ones to add to the Thameen Kuwait Encyclopedia.” Ajmi added that Thameen will update the encyclopedia every two years and will eventually include other talented young people in the Gulf. EPA denies ‘missing uranium’ claims KUWAIT: The Environment Public Authority (EPA) brushed aside social media reports citing “irresponsible” sources, which claim that 1, 500 kilograms of poisonous radioactive uranium were missing in Kuwait. “What have been report- ed is not true,” EPA said in a statement, urging citizens and expatriates to turn deaf ears to these statements, which “cause a state of fear and panic.” It underlined that EPA would preserve the right to file a law suit against anyone uttering these remarks. People should get relevant infor- mation from reliable sources and specialized authorities, said EPA. —KUNA TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 From the Arabic press

Al-Watan Al-Jarida Children’s How to face the upbringing challenge?

By Aziza Al-Mufarrej By Hassan Al-Essa

did not believe a mother could see her son hold- hether Obama opted during his meeting ing a wooden stick and hitting an educational with GCC leaders to remind them of his pre- Imodel without preventing him decisively. Rather Wvious advice he made in an interview with she was satisfied with saying “enough Abdullah” REFORM Thomas Friedman that GCC states have more domes- quietly twice, but he did not obey her and did not tic threats than foreign ones, or if he neglected such a reminder for diplomatic or other considerations, care. we have to be fully convinced that the more solid This was at the nursery where our granddaugh- and domestically united we are, the weaker foreign ter goes, and the educational models displayed at threats become and vice versa. The shakier the trust the entrance of the nursery include a hospital, in leaders becomes, the easier it is to penetrate and library and a hotel to teach children on society and infiltrate any country. Fortifying domestic fronts can its various establishments. The scene provoked me only be done by GCC leaders’ openness to their peo- and I asked that boy to stop what he was doing, but ples and protecting human liberties in those coun- he did not care and continued what he was doing. tries. The destruction did not stop until the boy’s little sis- This does not necessarily mean a jump to achiev- ter was brought and they left the place, and this ing full democracy right away. This may be a little was a relief for all those present, while I was aston- premature in a number of GCC states (except for Kuwait, which is currently working on destroying its ished by the stance of a mother who is supposed to balance of NGOs) that have not built the base by be living in a civilized area, but regretfully I could founding NGOs as a base to building civil democratic not identify her because of the veil that covered her states. GCC states should launch domestic reforms face. CORRUPTION without any delay in the form of empowering and These behaviors and other bad actions that con- enhancing the rule of law, for instance, in the form of tradict the most basic of manners are widespread Al-Anbaa achieving absolute equality amongst citizens before and you almost see it everywhere by adults and the law, opening more to conscious freedoms and children. If the young are not mature enough, what accepting criticism without assuming that those who are we to say about adults who have dealt with life express it pose any danger to the regime or mean and learned a lot from it? The behavior of that any harm to the state. mother reminds me of a story my late mother used Such measures have become a necessity and sig- nificant pillar to build a ‘strong domestic army of free to tell us. It was about a young man who was sen- citizens’, which is not less than any conventional one tenced to death after killing an individual for theft. Al-Qabas - an army built on mutual trust, liberties, loyalty and Before his execution, he asked to see his mother, patriotism and does not cost billions of dollars worth and when she came, he spat on her face and of weapons that would soon expire and become no screamed in anger, accusing her of being the rea- My pen and Deterding’s lantern longer effective in view of the rapidly ongoing tech- son behind what happened to him. nological developments. When he was asked how, he said she did not Aside from Iran’s constantly developing powers, beat his hands when he stole for the first time, and By Ahmad Al-Sarraf the GCC is facing a number of economic crises that did not prevent him when he repeated it - rather are starting to cloud the horizon because dreaming she encouraged him to do it, and now he is losing enri Wilhelm August Deterding was born in 1866, huge market for his company’s products. I remembered to retain previous oil prices is a mere illusion, espe- his life after becoming a killer because of the delin- and was one of the first managers of Royal Dutch that story after a friend gave me a pen as a gift a year cially now since the US has abandoned being ‘addict- quency that he was raised on. HPetroleum and its CEO for 36 years, in addition to ago, in appreciation of what I write, and maybe if he ed’ to Arab oil while Arab states remain addicted to oil revenues, and consequently, large segments of That mother at the nursery was supposed to dis- heading Royal Dutch after its merger with Shell. He was knew that I use the keyboard, he would’ve given me a nicknamed “Oil Napoleon” because of his fame in the laptop instead. The ink of that pen dried up, so I bought their peoples became addicted to depending on cipline the urge of destruction and damage in her world of petroleum, and he had a major role in develop- a refill, but its price was too high, maybe because of the governments in everything and having expats tend son, so that it does not well up and develop into ing giant oil tankers, but his life followed a negative path high price of the pen itself. The new refill did not last to all their affairs, which is a normal result of not something worse. We are feeling the children’s and and was forced to resign after expressing sympathy with long after I forgot the pen in the sun for several days, so investing in human beings and empowering them adolescents’ actions of vandalizing public facilities, Nazi Germany. the ink again dried up, so I bought a new refill, and I dis- through good education in a world that shows no such as breaking lights, smashing windows, burn- It was said that he manufactured tens of thousands covered a year later that I had become addicted to using mercy to uneducated people. ing trees and bushes, writing on bridges and walls, of lanterns that use oil, which are still being used in that pen, but I ended up spending more than $50 on In recent years, both public and private education damaging seats and games at parks and ripping Kuwait and elsewhere, called the cockroach lantern, refills, which means the pen is really more expensive has deteriorated in Kuwait and the state is turning its bus seats along with many other things. The moth- maybe because of its shape that looks like a cockroach, than the market price. I discovered that I became like back to graduates from baqala-like colleges and er is the child’s educator at this early age, and there and he moved them to the coastal areas of China that the Chinese who were happy with Deterding’s gift of excelled in casting away real competent nationals. is no substitute for instructions children receive are close to the area of oil production in Indonesia, and free lanterns, but they soon discovered that refilling Building strong domestic fronts is achievable through ‘building’ educated, aware, dignified and tol- from their parents. It is great for those to grow up gave them as gifts to residents and turned their lives them is not much less than its price, and that the gift did upside down and made their day longer. It made them not come cheap. erant individuals who would never reject others with while they adhere to beautiful humanitarian basics stay up late for study and work, and this made them NOTE: I wrote this column nearly a month ago. The differing opinions. These are the things we lack in such as loving for others what they love for them- fond of the lantern, but when oil has dried up from the friend who gave me the pen learned about it, so he gave our countries that no longer have much time before selves, and treat people as they wish to be treated, lanterns, their life returned to old ways, which is some- half a dozen refills, maybe to buy my silence, but the commencing huge reform projects, because facts do and most importantly, to be a source of good and thing they did not accept and were compelled to buy oil temptation of publication took over in the end. change by time, and we, in turn, should accordingly not evil. — Translated by Kuwait Times from him and he made great wealth after creating a —Translated by Kuwait Times change. —Translated by Kuwait Times

Crime Report Man forging, selling passports arrested

KUWAIT: A Bangladeshi man who forged and ‘loaned’ passports to law violators was arrested. The suspect, Amidi Miyah, facilitated the arrival and departure of Bangladeshis to and from Kuwait without going through the fingerprint process. He started his forgery business eight years ago and may have entered Kuwait with a forged passport as well. A security source said detectives received information about a Bangladeshi man forging passports, so a team was formed and they Ray Kafity (left) presents a memento to Abdullatif Al-Sarie. Ray Kafity is seen in attendance. investigated the suspect’s activities. The team found that the suspect takes advantage of a compatriot’s need for money, gives the desperate person KD 300 and takes Seminar held on security challenges in e-govt projects his passport as collateral. He then used it for illegal activities. Investigations showed that Miyah removed KUWAIT: Speaking at a seminar, Majeda ter to develop national potentials and and Africa, stressed that the internet was the original picture on the passport and placed the Al-Naqeeb, deputy director of the coordinate efforts in cases of cyber emer- an easy and cheap way to access informa- photo of another person wanting to leave Kuwait. He National Projects Department at the gencies. The seminar was titled ‘Security tion, either for profit or to reach sources made him sign a blank promissory note, and as soon as Central Agency for Information Challenges, Dangers in E-Government to gain advantages for political reasons. he arrived in Bangladesh, the person headed to Miyah’s Technology, stressed the significance of Projects’ and was held in collaboration He added that governments have partner there and returned the passport, which was information security in terms of achieving with FireEye and Nouf Expo companies at become a target for cyber crimes with the then given to another person wishing to enter Kuwait success in the e-government system. As the agency’s headquarters. FireEye is a aim of accessing some sensitive data such without undergoing the fingerprint process. The new an opening statement, Naqeeb said that leading company that provides informa- as military and security plans; national arrival, upon entering Kuwait, went to Miyah to return the seminar will tackle a number of highly tion security solutions. policies; infrastructure grids including the passport, who put the photo of the original owner significant issues in information security, Nouf Expo CEO Magdi Sabri said “The communications, electricity and water back. Detectives arrested him and are asking him to adding that the seminar was a real oppor- Seminar focuses on highlighting all cyber supplies; as well as personal and financial identify those who left Kuwait, as they are wanted. tunity to probe the latest and future dis- threats government establishments cur- information, noting that “Kuwait’s govern- coveries in this field. She also noted that rently face.” Meanwhile, Ray Kafity, FireEye ment realizes such threats and is working the agency had established its CERT cen- vice president for the Middle East, Turkey on fighting them.” Majeda Al-Naqeeb Ex-wife blackmailed to forfeit alimony An Egyptian man threatened to publish compro- mising photos of his ex-wife on social media as a way Airport of forcing her to forfeit her alimony. The woman Kuwait bans received a ruling in her favor to get alimony, but the suspect did not follow the court’s order and resorted tender remittances to to blackmail. The woman did not oblige and went to Maidan Hawally police station to report what hap- pened. pending twelve countries KUWAIT: The new airport terminal KUWAIT: Kuwait is blacklisting twelve countries, Man burns down brother’s flat tender is still waiting for the Fatwa including Arab states, after recently discovering that An Egyptian man ended up with first degree burns and Legislation Department and they were transferring funds to terrorist groups, a well- when he lit a lighter inside his brother’s flat although he the Audit Bureau’s final decisions informed ministerial source said. smelled gas. A security source said a call was received on whether it would be re-offered The source explained that the blacklisted countries about a liquefied petroleum gas explosion in Hawally. for bidding or not, said official include some islands known to host offshore accounts Firemen and medics went to the scene, found the man and sources at the Ministry of Public took him to Mubarak Hospital. He was later transferred to Works said. Former public works of companies that run illegal businesses for the sake of Babtain Burns Center. minister Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim had money laundering, eventually using such funds to canceled the previous tender due support terrorist groups. The names of the countries to its ‘overestimated cost.’ involved were not disclosed in the report. Siblings stabbed over inheritance If approved this time, the deci- Further, the source stressed that Kuwait was follow- A citizen wanted for criminal offenses attacked his sion would be final after the tender ing Gulf Cooperation Council and other Arab states’ brothers over an inheritance dispute. He stabbed his had been delayed and postponed directions after the blacklisted countries have been two brothers and damaged their cars by deliberately several time due to technicalities, witnessing some political and security tensions, and the sources added. Five interna- crashing into them. The brothers submitted medical are not currently being ruled by internationally tional and regional consortia have reports stating that they sustained stab wounds on acknowledged governments. “Once the list is various parts of their bodies. They also said the suspect already presented offers to execute approved, it will be published in the official gazette,” tied them up during his assault. —Al-Rai and Al-Anbaa the KD 1.38 billion project, the sources explained. — Al-Anbaa added the source. —Al-Anbaa French police cleared over deaths in 2005 riots case Page 10

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Biker gang shootout leaves 9 dead 200 arrested in deadly Texas biker brawl

WACO: Police were on alert yesterday for any retaliatory attacks meeting in advance and at least 12 Waco officers in addition to after a chaotic shootout between rival biker gangs left nine peo- state troopers were outside the restaurant when the fight began, ple dead and at least 18 more wounded outside a Texas restau- Swanton said. rant. Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said authorities had Officers shot armed bikers, he said. It was not immediately received threats against law enforcement “throughout the night” clear whether any of the nine dead were killed by police. The from biker groups and stood ready to confront any more violence identities of the dead have yet to be made public. resulting from Sunday’s gunfire. McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara, whose office is “We have a contingency plan to deal with those individuals if involved in the investigation, said all nine who were killed were they try to cause trouble here,” Swanton said at a news confer- members of the Bandidos or Cossacks gangs. ence. About 170 people were arrested on charges of engaging in In a 2014 gang threat assessment, the Texas Department of organized crime. Earlier, Swanton said 192 people had been Public Safety classified the Bandidos as a “Tier 2” threat, the sec- arrested but later revised that number downward. ond highest. Other groups in that tier included the Bloods, Crips The shootout erupted shortly after noon at a busy shopping and Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. where members of at least five rival gangs had gathered for a The Bandidos, formed in the 1960s, are involved in trafficking meeting, Swanton said. cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine, according to the US Preliminary findings indicate a dispute broke out in a bath- Department of Justice. room and escalated to include knives and guns. The fight eventu- El Paso authorities in 2012 said several Bandido members ally spilled into the restaurant parking lot. were involved in an assault and robbery at two bars, according to “I was amazed that we didn’t have innocent civilians killed or the assessment. State arrest warrants were issued for aggravated injured,” Swanton said. The interior of the restaurant was littered assault with a deadly weapon, engaging in organized crime and with bullet casings, knives, bodies and pools of blood, he said. other crimes, and six of the suspects were arrested. Authorities were processing the evidence at the scene, south The Bandidos conduct their activities as covertly as possible of Dallas. About 150 to 200 bikers were inside during the to avoid publicity, according to the DPS assessment. Members shootout. Parts of downtown Waco were locked down, and offi- are not covert, however, about making their presence known by cials stopped and questioned motorcycle riders. Agents from the wearing their colors and insignia, and riding in large groups. FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and The Texas assessment does not mention the Cossacks. There’s Explosives were assisting local and state authorities. at least one previously documented instance of violence between the two groups. In November 2013, a 46-year-old from Armed bikers shot Abilene who police say was the leader of a West Texas Bandidos Police and the operators of Twin Peaks - a national chain that chapter was charged in the stabbings of two members of the WACO: Authorities investigate a shooting in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant Sunday, in Waco, Texas. features waitresses in revealing uniforms - were aware of the Cossacks club. — AFP Authorities say that the shootout victims were members of rival biker gangs that had gathered for a meeting. — AP

Saudi-led air strikes hit Yemen after truce ADEN/RIYADH: Saudi-led forces resumed military operations in Yemen after a five-day ceasefire ended late on Sunday, and Yemen’s foreign minister blamed the Iranian-backed Houthis for failure to renew the truce. The end of the ceasefire came despite appeals by the United Nations and rights groups for extra time to allow the delivery of badly needed humanitarian supplies to the country of 25 million, one of the most impoverished in the Middle East. “That’s what we said before - that if they start again, we will start again,” Yemeni Foreign Minister Reyad Yassin Abdulla told Reuters. He said the coalition was not considering any new ceasefire but would not target air and sea ports needed for aid shipments. Saudi-led forces conducted three air strikes on Yemen’s northern Saada province yesterday, accord- ing to Houthi media. The Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported heavy shelling by Saudi forces at Houthi outposts across the border after the fighters fired mortars at an army post in Saudi Arabia’s south- ern Najran province. Earlier in the day, residents said that warplanes struck the Houthi-held presidential palace in Yemen’s southern port of Aden as well as groups of militia- men on the western and eastern approaches to the city and the international airport where Houthis and local fighters have been clashing. In the capital Sanaa, residents said Houthi anti-air- craft guns opened fire on Arab jets on Monday morning but there were no air strikes there. There was no word on casualties in any of the inci- dents. Saudi Arabia and its Sunni Muslim allies have been conducting an offensive against the Houthis and units loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh for more than six weeks, saying the rebels are backed by Shi’ite Muslim power Iran. The campaign has yet to reverse the Houthis’ advance into Aden and along battlefronts across Yemen’s south. A five-day truce that started on Tuesday night halted the air strikes and allowed humanitarian aid into the blockaded country. US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday that Washington supported extending the truce, but that manoeuvres by the Houthis made that difficult. “We know that the Houthis were engaged in mov- ing some missile-launching capacity to the border (with Saudi Arabia) and, under the rules of engage- ment, it was always understood that if there were proactive moves by one side or another, then that would be in violation of the ceasefire arrangement,” he said. — Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

Jordan’s interior minister resigns, police chiefs dismissed

AMMAN: King Abdullah accepted the southern tribal city of Maan and the The death in custody earlier this manpower for the country’s security fighting extremists. resignation of Jordan’s interior minis- torture of a detainee during interroga- month of a member of a prominent forces and form the bedrock of sup- Rights groups had criticized the ter and the government dismissed top tion that led to his death. tribe in northern Jordan - he allegedly port for the Hashemite monarchy. imprisonment and trials of scores of police chiefs over reported rights Celebratory shots were fired in was beaten to death after being Majali was criticized for threatening Islamists and other activists in recent abuses in prisons and the mishandling Maan after the news of the dismissal arrested on drug charges - triggered to disrupt a peaceful rally planned by years without proper legal safeguards, of a crackdown in the south of the of Majali, whose forces’ tough han- allegations of police brutality and led Jordan’s largest political party, the saying the crackdown was a sign of country, officials said late Sunday. dling of several suspects wanted on to threats of reprisals against authori- opposition Muslim Brotherhood, on the kingdom’s increasing intolerance Two officials contacted by Reuters criminal offences had led to wide- ties. the pretext that it was not licensed. of political dissent. said the monarch accepted the resig- spread local anger in recent days. But human rights activists said the The Islamist party eventually decided Jordan, which is reeling under the nation of Interior Minister Hussein al- Although civil unrest is rare in dismissals of several police officers not to hold the event to avoid a con- impact of more than 600,000 Syrian Majali and a decision was taken to Jordan, there have been violent implicated in the death of the 21-year- frontation. refugees, also has been slammed by retire the heads of the country’s police protests in Maan in recent years, often old suspect were not enough to Some hardliners within the police, rights groups for deporting scores of and gendarme. reflecting Bedouin resentment against assuage public opinion over the latest emboldened by Jordan’s participation refugees and for sealing the border to One official said the reasons for the government as well as tribal rival- case of alleged police abuse. in the US-led campaign against Islamic prevent the entry of hundreds of their dismissals were the heavy-hand- ries. Muslim Salafi fundamentalists Jordan’s rulers are careful not to State militants in Syria, also have been women and children in need of urgent ed police crackdown in the poor, also are active there. anger tribes who provide most of the arresting people on the pretext of relief. —Reuters Shiite militaries prepare to deploy after fall of Ramadi First Iraqi city to fall to IS this year

BAGHDAD: Shiite paramilitaries setback for the forces ranged tants back last year, aided by air give the group a “propaganda were preparing to deploy to Iraq’s against Islamic State: a US-led coali- strikes from a U.S.-led coalition. boost”. western province of Anbar yester- tion and the Iraqi security forces, “That just means the coalition day after Islamic State militants which have been propped up by Target of opportunity will have to support Iraqi forces to overran the provincial capital Iranian-backed Shiite militias US Secretary of State John Kerry take it back later,” Smith said, Ramadi in the biggest defeat for It was also a harsh return to real- expressed confidence that the adding that the United States was the Baghdad government since last ity for Washington, which at the Islamic State takeover of Ramadi continuing to provide them air sup- summer. weekend had mounted a successful would be reversed in the coming port and advice. A spokesman for the paramili- special forces raid in Syria in which weeks. The Iraqi government had taries, which are known as Hashid it said it killed an Islamic State He told a news conference in vowed to liberate Anbar after rout- Shaabi, told Reuters they had leader in charge of the group’s Seoul that Ramadi had been a tar- ing the militants from Tikrit. But the IRAN PARK: A Palestinian living in Lebanon with a small Palestinian flag leads oth- received orders to mobilise, but black market oil and gas sales, and get of opportunity for the Islamist security forces, which partly disin- er women as men hold up a bigger one on a suspension bridge, overlooking details could not be revealed for captured his wife. militants. tegrated under an Islamic State Israeli settlements during a protest marking the 67th anniversary of Nakba, or security reasons. While the Iraqi government and “I am convinced that as the onslaught last June, have struggled Catastrophe, at Iran park in the southern Lebanese-Israeli border village of “Now that the Hashid has Shiite paramilitaries recaptured the forces are redeployed, and as the to make progress in the vast desert Maroun el-Rass, Lebanon. Protesters commemorated on Thursday the dispersal of received the order to march for- city of Tikrit from Islamic State last days flow in the weeks ahead, that’s province. Palestinians over Israel’s creation during the first Israeli-Arab war in 1948. —AP ward, they will definitely take part,” month, the major northern city of going to change, as overall (they) An officer who withdrew from said Ali al-Sarai, a member of the Mosul remains under the control of have been driven back ... I am the besieged army base said the militants - known in Arabic as Daesh - were urging them via loud- Middle East turmoil if speaker to discard their weapons, promising to show mercy in return. Egypt’s Morsi executed “Most of the troops withdrew from the operations command ANKARA: Turkey’s presidential spokesman Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is a vocal headquarters and Daesh fighters said yesterday the Middle East would be supporter of Morsi, Egypt’s first democrati- managed to break in from the thrown into turmoil if Egypt carried out its cally-elected president, and relations with southern gate,” the officer said. “We death sentences on former president Egypt have soured since he was forced from are retreating to the west to reach a Mohamed Morsi and other senior Islamists. power by the army in 2013. safe area”. An Egyptian court on Sunday sought the Diplomatic ties between the former death penalty for Morsi and 106 supporters regional allies were broken off after Erdogan ‘Total collapse’ of his Muslim Brotherhood, in connection repeatedly accused the new Egyptian gov- Earlier on Sunday, Anbar provin- with a mass jail-break in 2011. A final ruling ernment of carrying out a coup. cial council member Athal Fahdawi is expected on June 2. Speaking to Egypt’s state news agency, described the situation in Ramadi Ibrahim Kalin told a news conference in an unnamed Egyptian official said Cairo was as “total collapse”. Ankara the sentences were a “breach of jus- “unsurprised” by the comments. It was one of only a few towns tice” and called on the international commu- “The current regime in Turkey is a reflec- and cities to have remained under nity to speak out more strongly against tion of the ideas of the terrorist Muslim government control in the desert them. “The subject demands universal Brotherhood,” the official added. The Turkish terrain, which borders Saudi Arabia, attention. The execution orders and carrying government’s backing for the Muslim Syria and Jordan. them out will push the Middle East into tur- Brotherhood and Islamist groups across the Islamic State, which emerged as moil,” he said. Middle East has harmed Ankara’s relations an offshoot of al-Qaeda, controls Turkey would work with the UN Human with other regional partners, including large parts of Iraq and Syria in a Rights Commission following the sentences, Saudi Arabia and Libya, since the Arab self-proclaimed caliphate where it and take “all necessary steps”, he added. Spring erupted four years ago. —Reuters has massacred members of reli- gious minorities and slaughtered Western and Arab hostages. A senior Israeli intelligence offi- BASRA: Iraqi fighters of the Shiite militia AsaibAhl Al-Haq (The League of the Righteous) stand cial said that before US-led coali- guard outside their headquarters yesterday in the Iraqi mainly Shiite southern city of Basra, as tion forces began operations Shiite militias converged on Ramadi in a bid to recapture it from jihadists who dealt the Iraqi against the group, its revenues government a stinging blow by overrunning the city in a deadly three-day blitz. —AFP were running at about $65 million a month, more than 90 percent of Hashid Shaabi’s media wing. “They the Islamists. absolutely confident in the days which came from its oil business were waiting for this order and now Islamic State said that in Ramadi ahead that will be reversed.” and the rest from locally imposed they have it.” it had seized tanks and killed The US Defense Department taxes and ransom money. Ramadi is dominated by Sunni “dozens of apostates”, its descrip- tried to play down the impact on Since then, monthly revenues Muslims. Prime Minister Haider al- tion for members of the Iraqi secu- the broader Iraq military campaign had fallen to about $20 million, of Abadi signed off on the deploy- rity forces. of an Islamic State seizure of the which about 70 percent is from oil ment of Shiite militias to attempt to Earlier, security sources said gov- city. and the rest from taxes and ran- seize back the area, a move he had ernment forces evacuated a mili- “Ramadi has been contested som. previously resisted for fear of pro- tary base after it came under attack since last summer and ISIL now has The United States and its allies voking a sectarian backlash. by the insurgents, who had already the advantage,” Pentagon spokes- have been pounding the mili- About 500 people have been taken one of the last districts still woman Elissa Smith said, using an tants for months with air strikes killed in the fighting for Ramadi in holding out. acronym for Islamic State. She said in Iraq and Syria. In the 24 hours ANKARA: Lawmaker Sirri Sureyya Onder (L) speaks to the media hours after at least recent days and between 6,000 and It was the biggest victory for the loss of the city would not mean up to 0500 GMT (0100 EDT) on six people were wounded in two explosions at buildings of his Peoples’ Democratic 8,000 have fled, a spokesman for Islamic State in Iraq since security the overall Iraq military campaign Sunday, the US-led coalition car- the provincial governor said. forces and Shiite paramilitary was turning in Islamic State’s ried out seven air strikes near Party (HDP) in south Turkey, yesterday in Ankara. Twin explosions yesterday hit the The city’s fall marked a major groups began pushing the mili- favour, but acknowledged it would Ramadi. —Reuters regional headquarters of Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish party in two cities, adding to escalating tensions in the run up to June 7 legislative elections. —AFP Historic bathhouse offers Bomb blasts hit pro-Kurdish respite from Gaza hardships party offices in south Turkey ANKARA: Simultaneous bomb blasts cal authorities, are being activated hit the offices of Turkey’s opposition because they want to obstruct our par- GAZA CITY: After dawn prayers in Gaza, a few between visits to the steam room or massages. times. Hamam al-Sumara, Arabic for the Samaritans’ pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party ty’s development and election work,” dozen men descend a metal staircase to gather in “I come to this bath for treatment of diseases Bath, dates back 1,000 years but has been renovat- (HDP) in two southern cities yesterday, the HDP said in a written statement. the steamy confines of Hamam al-Sumara, a cen- such as muscle spasms or cramps, getting rid of ed, most recently in the 1990s by the Palestinian wounding six people three weeks “The political responsibility for these turies-old bathhouse where residents of the isolated inflammation,” said Shafiq Al-Aqqad. He also comes Authority. ahead of a parliamentary election, an attacks lies with President Erdogan, the territory find respite and relief. here to celebrate happy occasions, like weddings. Gaza City used to boast a half dozen bathhouses, HDP official said. prime minister and other AKP govern- Stained glass windows in the central dome allow Historic bathhouses like this one can be found but most were dismantled to make room for the The HDP said President Tayyip ment members.” rays of light to pierce the clouds of steam. On the across the Middle East, where they preserve a tradi- city’s rapid expansion in the last century, including Erdogan, who hopes the polls wil pave Government ministers took to heated marble platforms below, men recline tion of public bathing that goes back to ancient after the 1948 war, when some 200,000 Palestinians the way for passage of sweeping new Twitter to condemn the attacks. came to Gaza after fleeing or being expelled from executive powers, bore political respon- The AK party seems almost certain to their homes in what is now Israel. Gaza had previ- sibility along with his allies for the emerge from the election as by far the ously been home to just 60,000 people. attacks - the latest in what it said were biggest. But Erdogan’s hopes of an AKP In more recent times, the surviving bathhouse some 60 assaults on its offices and majority big enough to secure him has actually benefited from the conflict. A blockade members in the build-up to the June 7 sweeping new executive powers appear imposed by Israel and Egypt after the Islamic mili- election. to be dwindling. tant group Hamas seized power in Gaza in 2007 has The explosion in the city of Adana, If the HDP’s leftist agenda draws made it virtually impossible for most residents to where the six were injured, appeared to broader support beyond its Kurdish leave the narrow coastal strip. Civil servants working have come from a package delivered to base, it could clear the 10 percent for the Western-backed Palestinian Authority mean- the office, the official told Reuters. threshold to enter parliament and pose while still receive their salaries despite being a further obstacle to Erdogan’s ambi- ordered not to work with Hamas authorities. The HDP rally going ahead tions. result, bathhouse owners say, is that clients have Footage broadcast by CNN Turk There were no immediate reports of more time on their hands and fewer ways to spend showed windows smashed in a three- injuries at the second explosion in the it. Visitors pay around $5 to enter the bathhouse, storey building, with broken glass and nearby city of Mersin. The explosives with separate times reserved for men and women. rubble covering the street. One man were believed to be hidden among Wearing slippers and towels wrapped around their was seen sitting on a kerb with blood flowers sent to the office on Sunday, the waists, the men begin with a bracing visit to the on his head close to the Adana blast. official said. steam room, before dousing themselves with cold Turkish nationalists are fiercely HDP co-leader Selahattin Demirtas, water. Attendants offer full body scrubs with exfoli- opposed to HDP, accusing it of links to who spoke at an election rally in Adana ating gloves, as well as massages and more specific the militant Kurdistan Workers Party on Sunday, vowed to go ahead with treatments. (PKK), which has fought a 30-year insur- another planned rally in Mersin yester- “We deal with several cases of pain in the back- gency against the state in which 40,000 day. “Today...we will be together at the GAZA: In this Saturday, May 2, 2015, photo, Palestinian men rest outside the steam bone or legs,” said Mohammed Masoud, a physical people have been killed. A peace Mersin meeting. We will be more enthu- room in Hamam Al-Sumara bathhouse in Gaza City. After dawn prayers in Gaza, a few therapist, as he pressed on the shoulders of a client. process designed to end the conflict is siastic, more joyful, in better spirits. We dozen men descend a metal staircase to gather in the steamy confines of Hamam Al- The bathers can then soak in a warm pool in progress. expect everyone to be there,” he wrote Sumara, a centuries-old bathhouse where residents of the isolated territory find beneath the dome before retiring to a lounge area “Dark forces, supported by the politi- on his Twitter account. —Reuters respite and relief. —AP for tea or coffee. —AP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Amtrak trains back in service

PHILADELPHIA: Amtrak trains began rolling on Amtrak officials said Sunday that trains along Philadelphia. “I’ve never had any real problems the busy Northeast Corridor early yesterday, the the Northeast Corridor from Washington to with Amtrak. I’ve been traveling it for over 10 first time in almost a week following a deadly Boston would return to service in “complete years. There’s one accident in 10 years. crash in Philadelphia, and officials vowed to have compliance” with federal safety orders following Something invariably is going to happen some- safer trains and tracks while investigators worked last week’s deadly derailment. where along the lines. I’m not worried about it.” to determine the cause of the derailment. Company President Joseph Boardman said Milton said he’d probably be sleeping as the Amtrak resumed service along the corridor Amtrak staff and crew worked around the clock train goes around the curve where the derail- with a 5:30 a.m. southbound train leaving New to restore service following Tuesday night’s crash ment happened. But, he said he’ll think about York City. The first northbound train, scheduled that killed eight people and injured more than victims. “I might say a prayer for the people who to leave Philadelphia at 5:53 a.m., was delayed 200 others. died and got injured,” he said. and pulled out of 30th Street Station at 6:07 a.m. Boardman said Sunday that Amtrak would be Tom Carberry, of Philadelphia, praised the About three dozen passengers boarded the offering a “safer service.” agencies involved in restoring service. “My New York City-bound train in Philadelphia, and In Philadelphia on Monday, Nutter stood on biggest takeaway was the under-promise and Mayor Michael Nutter was on hand to see the the platform, greeting passengers and crew over-deliver and the surprise of having it come WASHINGTON: Photographers record Amtrak Train 110 arriving at Philadelphia’s 30th passengers and train off. All Acela Express, members. He pulled out his cellphone and took back this morning when that wasn’t expected,” Street Station from Washington, DC, yesterday. The train bound for New York’s Penn Northeast Regional and other services also pictures as the train rolled out just after 6 am. “It’s Carberry said. “That was a good thing for Station was the first northbound train from the city since a May 12 derailment killed 8 peo- resumed. great to be back,” said Christian Milton of Amtrak.” — AP ple and injured dozens. — AP One US Marine dead, 21 hurt in ‘hard landing’

HONOLULU: A Marine Corps Osprey aircraft caught fire after crashing during a “hard landing” in Hawaii on Sunday, killing one Marine and sending 21 other people to hospitals. Dark smoke from the fire billowed into the sky as rescuers made their way to the scene at Bellows Air Force Station on Oahu. The injuries ranged from critical to minor, US Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesman Capt. Alex Lim said. The tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, which can take off and land like a helicopter but flies like an airplane, had a “hard-landing mishap” at about 11:40 a.m., the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit said in a state- ment. The cause of the crash was under investigation, Lim said. Twenty-two people were aboard the aircraft, including 21 Marines and one Navy corpsman assigned to the unit, spokesman Capt. Brian Block said in an email. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is based at Camp Pendleton in California and is in Hawaii for about a week for training. The Osprey was being used for training at Bellows at the time of the hard landing. Kimberly Hynd said she was hiking the popular Lanikai Pillbox Trail and could see three Osprey aircraft performing maneuvers from her vantage point in the hills above Bellows. She noticed them kicking up dirt but then saw smoke and fire. Hynd, who estimated she was 2 to 3 miles away, didn’t hear the sound of a large crash. “It looked like they were doing some sort of maneuver or formation - and so I was taking pictures of it because usually you can’t see them that close up,” Hynd said. Donald Gahit said he saw smoke rising in the air from Bellows when he looked outside his house after hearing sirens pass by.”At first I thought it was clouds, but it was moving fast and it was pretty dark,” the Waimanalo resident said. Ospreys may be equipped with radar, lasers and a missile defense system. Each can carry 24 Marines into combat. Built by Boeing Co. and Bell, a unit of Textron Inc., the Osprey pro- gram was nearly scrapped after a history of mechanical fail- ures and two test crashes that killed 23 Marines in 2000. The aircraft have since been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Some Osprey are also helping with earthquake relief efforts in Nepal. — AP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Macedonia PM rallies supporters as protesters dig in

SKOPJE: Macedonian opposition supporters set up The small Balkan country is deeply divided by a Sunday’s march called by Zaev’s Social excercise our constitutional right to protest,” the 48- a protest camp outside the offices of embattled year-long political crisis after disputed elections in Democratic SDSM brought many ethnic Albanians year-old told AFP. Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski as thousands of his April 2014, and still in shock after a bloody clash and Turks onto the streets as well as protesters from Smileski sat with several friends at a camping supporters were expected to turn out for a counter between police and ethnic Albanian gunmen left 18 the majority Macedonian community. table sipping her morning coffee while other pro- rally tonight. dead earlier this month-the worst violence since the Albanians make up about one quarter of testers still slept in their tents. More than 20,000 opposition protesters country narrowly avoided civil war after an Macedonia’s 2.1 million population. “The night passed well. I will stay here until marched through the capital Skopje on Sunday to Albanian uprising in 2001. Gruevski steps down,” another protester, Sime demand that Gruevski step down, accusing him of With tensions high after Sunday’s big show of Protesters vow to hold firm Kardanovski, 38, said. corruption, mass wiretapping and of fomenting force by the opposition, a rally in support of Under pressure from the European Union, which One half of the highly-polarised local ethnic tensions to hang onto power. Gruevski was to be held at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) Macedonia has applied to join, leaders of the coun- Macedonian-language media described Sunday’s Opposition leader Zoran Zaev called on demon- Monday in front of the parliament building, two try’s four main parties were meeting again Monday protest march, which passed off peacefully, as a strators to stay on the streets in front of Gruevski’s kilometres (1.5 mile) from the opposition protest to try to defuse the crisis, but analysts said there “grandiose” gathering, with pro-government outlets neo-classical government headquarters “until he camp to avoid possible clashes. was little chance of any resolution. condemning it as a rally of those “who want to goes”. Gruevski-who only months ago seemed to have Opposition supporter Biljana Smileski, one of the destabilise” Macedonia. In the event, only about 100 people spent the an unshakable grip on power diehards who spent the night in front of the prime Albanian-language media noted the presence of night around a small stage set up on a lawn in the will hope to gather at least as many of his own minister’s office, said she did not expect trouble a large number of Macedonia’s ethnic Albanians. middle of a boulevard facing his offices. By Monday supporters despite the resignation last week of two between rival protesters. “Albanians, Macedonians, Turks united in a morning, a protest camp of around 50 tents was key ministers and the intelligence chief embroiled “With Gruevski everything is possible, but I protest for a better future,” said the Albanian-lan- taking shape. in the wire-tapping scandal. believe that there should be no problem for us to guage TV channel Alsat-M. — AFP

Burundi protests resume, Kenya calls for poll delay

BUJUMBURA: Small groups of protesters cal dispute. Divisions in the military, the shouted slogans against Burundi President central pillar of post-war unity and recon- Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third struction, have heightened fears of descent term in office yesterday, resuming street into ethnic conflict between the Hutu demonstrations days after he survived an majority and Tutsi minority. On Monday, attempted coup. The atmosphere was Kenya called for the presidential elections tense as soldiers deployed in the east scheduled for June 26 to be postponed to African nation’s capital, Bujumbura, where allow for a “conducive environment” but more than 20 people were killed in almost said they still had to be held before the end three weeks of unrest before last week’s of August, when Nkurunziza’s term officially failed putsch, a Reuters witness said. closes. Residents reported heavy overnight gunfire in some parts of the city, and one ‘Mass revenge’ body was found in the morning, though it On Sunday, at his first public appear- was not immediately clear who was ance since the coup attempt, Nkurunziza involved. The police, reviled by the protest- made no reference to the political crisis, ers as pro-Nkurunziza, were largely absent, saying instead he was “very preoccupied” leaving internal security in the hands of the by the threat posed by Somali militant army. Nkurunziza’s bid for another five group al Shabaab. years in power-which both the generals Burundi contributes troops to an African who announced the coup on May 13 and Union force fighting al Shabaab in Somalia- the protesters say is unconstitutional-has and the militants have launched attacks in plunged Burundi into its worst crisis since other African countries involved in the mis- an ethnically charged civil war ended in sion. RENNES: Plaintiffs’ lawyer Jean-Pierre Mignard (R) and Emmanuel Tordjmann (C), one of the victims’ families lawyer, wait at the courthouse yes- 2005. But the Al-Qaeda-linked Somali group terday in Rennes, western France, during the trial of two police officers accused of not helping two youths electrocuted in 2005, whose deaths More than 100,000 refugees have fled to dismissed Nkurunziza’s statement, saying sparked three weeks of rioting in France’s disadvantaged suburbs. — AFP neighbouring Rwanda, Democratic he was just trying to divert attention while Republic of Congo and Tanzania, fearing he prepared “mass revenge” on his domes- ethnic tensions could escalate and engulf tic opponents. Nkurunziza’s critics argue French police cleared over Africa’s Great Lakes region, as happened that his bid violates a two-term limit in the after the Rwandan genocide of 1994. constitution, as well as the spirit of the Demonstrators said they were still deter- 2005 Arusha peace agreement that ended deaths in 2005 riots case mined to see Nkurunziza back down. the civil war. He argues that his first term “This protest will not end until he him- does not count because he was appointed Long-awaited and closely-watched verdict self says that he is not vying for a third by parliament, not directly elected, and term,” Gentil Shokomba told Reuters. “We points to approval from the constitutional RENNES: A French court has acquitted two gency services. Instead, he said into his police Traore, 15, and Zyed Benna, 17, could have been want peace in Burundi, and we are tired of court. His opponents and some donors police officers who were accused of contributing radio: “If they enter the site, I wouldn’t pay much saved by the officers, who the court heard knew war.” Although Nkurunziza’s position have questioned the court’s impartiality. to the deaths of two teenagers in a blighted Paris for their skins.” the boys were in potential danger. The officers appears to be stronger after the rump of Fear over the unrest is particularly acute in suburb a decade ago. Klein, an inexperienced police intern, was insist they are not to blame. the army rallied round him, the bid for Rwanda, which has the same ethnic mix as The long-awaited and closely-watched verdict coordinating police radio communications dur- Tordjman said before the announcement that power by sacked former intelligence chief Burundi and which was torn apart by a may revive memories of 2005 nationwide riots ing the tense situation and heard the remark. a not-guilty verdict would be a “huge disappoint- Godefroid Niyombare, who is now behind genocide in 1994 that killed 800,000 mostly and stir up a new wave of mistrust, anger and Prosecutors repeatedly declined to bring the ment” for the families of the victims. Parents, oth- bars, has done nothing to resolve the politi- Tutsis and moderate Hutus. —Reuters violent protests, similar to those seen recently in case against the officers, but were finally ordered er family members and the young survivor, the US. to do so by France’s highest court. The prosecu- Muhittin Altun, now 27, have been waiting for The court in the western city of Rennes ruled tor in Rennes, who was among those to refuse the verdict for 10 years and had high expecta- that police officers Sebastien Gaillemin and originally, ultimately requested acquittal. tions that justice would be done, he said. Stephanie Klein were not responsible when two Several associations and groups called for Muslim teenage boys chased by police entered a Huge disappointment gatherings to hear the verdict Monday in France’s power substation to hide and were fatally elec- Early in the trial in March, the presiding judge “banlieues,” or suburbs. trocuted in October 2005. insisted that the national police as a whole are The lengthy judicial procedure in the case has Thousands of vehicles were torched, public not on trial. Even so, lawyers for both sides have left many in the French suburbs with frustration, buildings were burned and thousands of people emphasized the verdict’s wider significance. a feeling of a two-speed justice system and, for were arrested in the three weeks of riots after the Daniel Merchat, a lawyer for the officers, some, a latent anger waiting to flare up again. deaths of Bouna Traore and Zyed Benna. underlined “how important the upcoming ver- And some fear the not-guilty verdict might be The two police officers were facing up to five dict will be for all French police officers” in a the spark for it. years in prison had they been convicted of failing phone interview before the verdict on Saturday. Samir Mihi, the president of local association to assist someone in danger. And Emmanuel Tordjman, a lawyer for the vic- ADM, says he doesn’t “want people in our The evening of Oct. 27, 2005, Gaillemin was tims’ families, said the trial was also about the neighborhoods to be taken hostage again” as chasing the three teenagers and saw them head suburban residents who “are entitled to the same he says they were in the 2005 riots. “I wish peo- toward the power station but did not help them justice as other people.” ple would talk about the deaths of Zyed and avoid the potentially fatal danger or call emer- The victims’ families say the lives of Bouna Bouna, not about burning cars.” — AP

British parliament reconvenes BUJUMBURA: Soldiers from two different units argue after a special unit dispersed a group of protesters by firing in the air in the Musaga neighborhood of Bujumbura, Burundi, yesterday. The army has deployed throughout the town as hundreds return after Cameron’s surprise victory to the streets yesterday to protest the president’s decision to seek a third term. — AP

LONDON: British lawmakers are expected to appoint a speaker as they convene at parliament for the first time after a general election that Russian troops captured in handed Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives a surprise majority. The former speaker of the House of Ukraine transferred to Kiev Commons chamber, John Bercow, is expected to be re-selected unopposed and hundreds of KIEV: Two Russian officers captured while repeatedly that there are no Russian troops newly-elected Members of Parliament will be fighting in war-torn eastern Ukraine are in Donbass,” Putin’s spokesman Dmitry formally sworn in starting from today. being transported to the capital, Kiev, a Peskov said, referring to eastern Ukraine, The decision on the speaker will be presided Ukrainian military spokesman said yester- when asked about the video released by over by 84-year-old Gerald Kaufman, who as par- day. Kiev. liament’s longest-serving MP is “Father of the The Russians were wounded and taken House”. prisoner near the front line town of Over 6000 killed Kaufman will put forward Bercow’s name in a Shchastia in the Luhansk region on Sunday, The separatist mouthpiece Luhansk ceremony starting at 1330 GMT and only if the Ukrainian officials reported. Information Center on Sunday said the candidacy is opposed would a vote have to be Russia-backed separatists in eastern men identified by Ukraine as Russian offi- held on Tuesday. Cameron is expected to speak Ukraine have been fighting government cers were in fact two policemen from afterwards. troops for a year, and Russia has vehement- Luhansk who had been taken prisoner near Bercow has been a reforming and at times ly denied it is supplying them either with Shchastia. controversial speaker-in March, the government weaponry or troops. When several Russian More than 6,100 people have been tried to change the rules so his position would soldiers were captured on Ukrainian territo- killed in the conflict, which has left large be elected by a secret ballot in a move seen by ry last summer, Russian President Vladimir parts of Ukraine’s industrial heartlands in critics as an attempt to oust him. LONDON: A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament’s Parliamentary Putin said they had simply got lost. ruins. A cease-fire brokered by Russia and But some of his most vocal critics say they will Recording Unit (PRU) shows British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) speaking at the dispatch Vladislav Seleznev, spokesman for the Western nations in February has made the not now oppose his re-election amid recent box in the House of Commons in London yesterday as members of parliament convened for the Ukrainian General Staff, told The Associated fighting less intense and deadly but the press reports of marital problems. first time since the May 7 general election. — AFP Press on Monday that the two men are now skirmishes between the separatists and Cameron was re-elected in the May 7 elec- being questioned by the Ukrainian Security Ukrainian troops are still a daily occurrence. tion, proving wrong pollsters who had predicted benches will be London Mayor Boris Johnson, a deliver a speech in parliament outlining the new Service and are on their way to Kiev where Grigory Maksimets, a medic of the pro- a much closer race against his centre-left chal- bombastic politician with unruly hair who is government’s programme at the traditional they will face the media. Kiev volunteer Aidar battalion, told the AP lenger Ed Miliband. seen as a potential future leader of the State Opening. A video posted by a member of parlia- that he attended to the men when they Miliband resigned as leader of the Labour Conservative Party. Debates on the policies outlined in the ment on Sunday showed one man who were delivered late on Saturday to his hos- Party the next day, along with Liberal Democrat speech are expected to last for several days said he was a Russian Army sergeant. pital in Shchastia, a town less than 20 kilo- Nick Clegg, a former junior partner in a coalition ‘Safe in our hands’ before a vote seen as a vote of confidence in the The young man was shown lying in a meters north of Luhansk and home to a with Cameron. In his first major policy speech since the vic- new government. hospital bed and introduced himself as Sgt. strategic power station. Both Clegg and Miliband were re-elected to tory, Cameron on Monday set out plans to boost The next key date in the parliamentary calen- Alexander Alexandrov of the Russian One man had been wounded in the parliament as lawmakers despite their parties’ funding for the state-run National Health Service dar is in July when finance minister George Special Forces from the Volga River city of shoulder and the other one in the right leg, crushing defeats and are to be sworn in as MPs, and allow more access to family doctors seven Osborne is set to put forward his first budget Togliatti. He said he was operating in the said Maksimets, who works in intensive as their respective parties embark on tortuous days a week. since the general election to implement key area in a group consisting of 14 men and care. The men were caught by Ukrainian and months-long contests to replace them. The NHS is “safe in our hands,” Cameron said. campaign promises. had been based in the rebel stronghold troops while on a reconnaissance mission Among the new faces in parliament will be But nurses warned they could go on strike if He has said he will strip out £12 billion (16 Luhansk since March 6. around the power station, he said. most of the pro-independence Scottish National the government threatens the extra payments billion euros, $19 billion) a year from Britain’s He and his comrades had been rotating The men both introduced themselves as Party’s 56 MPs, who will be a powerful voice of that they receive for working at weekends and welfare bill to balance the nation’s books, but in and out of the area around Shchastia Russian officers and were worried that the opposition. holidays. The substantial business of parliament has not given full details on where the cuts every four to five days, he said. Moscow on battalion’s doctors wanted to take their Joining them in parliament on the governing starts next week when Queen Elizabeth II will will fall. — AFP Monday denied the reports. “We have said organs for sale, he added. — AP TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

Pakistan firm in global fake degree scam worth millions ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani company that According to the report, Axact creat- has pledged to build a media empire was ed a series of fake websites involving facing tough criticism yesterday after the “professors” and students who were in New York Times said it was earning tens fact paid actors. of millions of dollars by selling fake The “university” websites mainly route degrees around the world. their traffic through servers run by com- Operating out of the city of Karachi panies registered in Cyprus and Latvia, with 2,000 employes, the company Axact and employees would plant fictitious ran a fake education empire that reports about Axact universities on CNN involved paid actors promoting fictitious iReport, a website for citizen journalism. universities and even fake State The article cited clients from the US, Department authentication certifications Britain and the United Arab Emirates bearing the signature of John Kerry, the who had paid sums ranging from thou- article said. sands to hundreds of thousands of dol- The report, which quoted former lars for their degrees-with some believ- employees and analysed more than 370 ing the universities were real and they websites of fake universities, accredita- would soon receive coursework. tion bodies and other purported institu- Axact and its CEO, Shoaib Ahmad tions, sparked a wave of criticism on Shaikh, did not immediately respond to social media even as the company requests from AFP for comment. denied wrongdoing. In the statement on its website, Axact A message on its website declared did not directly respond to the allega- the story “baseless, substandard, malign- tions but instead accused domestic ing, defamatory, and based on false media rivals of colluding with the New accusations” and added it would sue the York Times to plant a slanderous story in New York Times. order to harm its business interests. On Twitter, however, some users were According to an official in Pakistan’s unconvinced. “I mean, how is #Axact Federal Investigation Agency who did exactly going to prove defamation? Are not wish to be named, the allegations MULLIVAIKKAL: Sri Lanka’s ethnic Tamil political activists offer flowers at a makeshift monument, where thousands of people werekilled in fierce they going to build dozens of university raised by the newspaper would be a fighting between the army and Tamil Tiger rebels, in Mullivaikkal, about 335 kilometers (208 miles) northeast of Sri Lanka, yesterday. — AP campuses overnight?” tweeted user crime under Pakistan’s Electronic Kaalakawaaa. Transaction Ordinance, punishable by The company has said it will launch a seven years in prison. news channel named Bol this year, which The official added that the FIA was Tamil leaders honor dead from has already lured many of Pakistan’s top aware of the issue but had not launched TV anchors and journalists with report- an investigation because it had not edly the highest salaries in the market. received a formal complaint. — AFP S Lankan war at battle zone For displaced Pakistanis to S Lankan intelligence agents, police keep close watch MULLIVAIKKAL: Sri Lanka’s ethnic Tamil Mullivaikkal was the site where the belea- Both Sri Lankan forces and Tamil Tiger return home: Fight Taleban politicians and a few civilians gathered yester- guered Tamil Tiger rebels were caught in the rebels were accused of committing serious day under heavy surveillance at a ceremony final days with hundreds of thousands of civil- violations. The government was accused of PESHAWAR: Hundreds of thousands of US drone strikes. to honor thousands of dead on the battle- ians and mounted their last stand against the deliberately shelling civilians and hospitals, Pakistanis displaced by anti-Taleban military But in launching their operation last year, ground of the final days of the decades-long security forces. In the last days, government denying food and medicine for the civilians operations in tribal areas wish only to return the Pakistani army pushed out hundreds of civil war that ended in 2009. troops killed rebel leader Velupillai and deliberately undercounting the number home-but first they have to agree to fight the thousands of ordinary Waziris, who today live in Lawmakers and local leaders lit earthen Prabhakaran and the entire Tamil rebel leader- of civilians trapped in the fighting. The extremists themselves. camps, with relatives, or in rented hovels in the lamps and offered flowers at a makeshift ship along with scores of civilians. rebels were accused of holding civilians as It’s “social engineering” unheard of in the tribal areas. recent war on terror: displace an entire popula- “We know that everything there is memorial in Mullivaikkal village in northeast- human shields and recruiting child soldiers. tion, fight the insurgents who remain, then destroyed: the bazaars, the houses, the schools ern Sri Lanka where thousands of people More justice At yesterday’s ceremony, lawmaker bring back those uprooted and charge them and the religious seminaries,” says Malik Khan were killed in fierce fighting between the Tamil leaders appealed to the interna- Suresh Premachandran expressed disap- with keeping the militants at bay. Marjan, who heads North Waziristan’s tribal army and Tamil Tiger rebels. tional community to do more to ensure jus- pointment that the new Sri Lankan govern- And this time, North Waziristan’s displaced alliance and is desperate to go home. Civilians largely kept away as several Sri tice for the people killed in the war. ment had restricted the people’s right to have little choice but to accept. June marks “But we have no information about what Lankan intelligence agents and police were “The Mullivaikkal incident left indelible remember their dead loved ones while one year since the army launched an offen- exactly is happening there on the ground.” The watching those attending the ceremony. Even marks on the collective human conscience appearing to promote ethnic reconciliation. sive in this region of northwest Pakistan, Pakistani authorities say 67,000 homes in the journalists covering the ceremony were fol- of our people,” C.V. Wigneswaran, the provin- “What sort of democracy do they have? which became a refuge for jihadists after the tribal belt have been completely destroyed, but lowed and Sri Lankan security agents listened cial chief minister of Tamil-majority north You can see how many police we have over Afghan Taleban was driven from power across there has been no independent assessment of in as they interviewed civilians and politicians. said. here,” Premkumar said. the border. the scale of the damage. Police had obtained a court order prohibit- The United Nations has estimated that Mullivaikkal had been closed to the pub- On the Taleban’s fall in 2001, tribal chiefs The country has asked the international ing any memorial that might be perceived as 80,000 to 100,000 people died in the civil lic for a long time since the war’s end amid welcomed them with open arms, or were community for $800 million to “rebuild and glorifying the dead rebels who were fighting war, but the actual number is believed to be allegations that the authorities were forced to, transforming the area into a hub for rehabilitate” the tribal areas where two million to create a separate state for ethnic minority much higher. A U.N report later said up to destroying evidence of atrocities. Even after the global jihadi movement, hosting fighters people, out of a total population of 4.6 million Tamils in the island’s northern and eastern 40,000 Tamils may have been killed in the civilians were allowed to resettle the area from Al-Qaeda, the Haqqani network and inhabitants, have been displaced by the fight- regions. final months of the war alone. had been under strict surveillance. — AP European apprentice militants, targeted by ing in recent years. — AFP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

Thailand arrests suspected human trafficking kingpin

BANGKOK/KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand arrested ordinates.” Myanmar to deal with the crisis on Sunday and said Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth the suspected kingpin of a human trafficking net- Patchuban, whose nickname is ‘Kor Tong’, has it may call an emergency meeting of the Chan-ocha has vowed to stamp out human traffick- work yesterday, the latest bust in a crackdown on been charged with a range of offences including Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ing gangs, making the well-trodden route through people smuggling that has triggered a humanitari- human trafficking, smuggling illegal migrant work- But officials from Myanmar were defiant, saying Thailand to Malaysia too risky for criminals who an crisis on the region’s seas. ers into Thailand, detention of others leading to that countries in the region were partly responsi- prey on Rohingya fleeing Buddhist-majority The foreign ministers of Thailand, Malaysia and bodily harm and holding people for ransom. ble. Myanmar and Bangladeshis looking for better Indonesia will meet in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow to He denies the charges against him. Thailand “The neighbouring countries and regional coun- livelihoods abroad. discuss how to tackle trafficking, after the clamp- ordered a clean-up of suspected traffickers’ camps tries are looking for cheap workers who can be An estimated 25,000 Bangladeshis and down led criminals to abandon boats crammed earlier this month after 33 bodies, believed to be of treated like slaves without consideration for their Rohingya boarded smugglers’ boats in the first with thousands of migrants rather than risk landing migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh, were human rights and who can be killed quietly with- three months of this year, twice as many as in the on Thai shores. found in shallow graves near the Malaysian border. out anybody noticing,” said Zaw Htay, a senior offi- same period of 2014, the United Nations’ refugee Boatloads of Bangladeshi migrants and Bangkok is under international pressure to show cial from the president’s office, in a Facebook post. agency has said. Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar have arrived in progress after the United States last year down- “Thailand and Malaysian governments have Some 2,500 migrants have landed in Malaysia the waters of Indonesia and Malaysia, and many graded Thailand and Malaysia to its list of the worst already admitted that their government officials and Indonesia over the past week, while around thousands more migrants remain adrift. centres of human trafficking. have complicit in allowing the illegal immigrants to 5,000 remain stranded at sea in rickety boats with Myanmar blamed neighbours looking for cheap Police have arrested 30 people over the past work in their countries.” dwindling supplies of food and water. labour for encouraging the flow of illegal migrants two weeks suspected of links to human trafficking Earlier, he told Reuters that while some of the Southeast Asian governments have shown little after coming under pressure to stop the persecu- networks, said Thai Deputy National Police Chief migrants were from Myanmar, “the origin of these sign of a coordinated response to the crisis. tion of Muslims that has led many to flee, only to Lieutenant General Jaktip Chaijinda. Thirty-five oth- boat people is Bangladesh”. Myanmar terms the Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand have turned back find themselves victims of traffickers. ers are still on the run. Rohingya “Bengalis”, a name most Rohingya reject or towed overcrowded migrant boats away from The Royal Thai Police said they suspected because it implies they are immigrants from neigh- their coastlines, in what the International Patchuban Angchotipan, a former official in the Stranded at sea bouring Bangladesh despite having lived in Organization for Migration has described as “mar- provincial government of the southern Satun The United Nations said last week that the dead- Myanmar for generations. itime ping-pong with human lives”. province, was the boss of a large human trafficking ly pattern of migration across the Bay of Bengal Most of Myanmar’s 1.1 million Rohingya Ministerial talks in Malaysia tomorrow would network. would continue unless Myanmar ended discrimina- Muslims are stateless and live in apartheid-like con- focus on human trafficking and people smuggling “In Satun province he is high-level,” said Thai tion. ditions in Rakhine State. Almost 140,000 were dis- in the region, Malaysia’s foreign ministry said in a national police chief General Somyot Malaysia, which says it has already taken in placed in clashes with ethnic Rakhine Buddhists in statement. Thai and Indonesian foreign ministry Poompanmuang. “He is the chief. He has many sub- 120,000 illegal migrants from Myanmar, prodded 2012. officials did not immediately comment. — Reuters

Kerry slams N Korea, vows security for South

SEOUL: US Secretary of State John Kerry yes- a provocation. The two sides, however, failed terday accused North Korea of a litany of to agree on who could meet and where. crimes and atrocities while reassuring South Kerry noted North Korea’s refusal to return Korea of America’s “ironclad” security commit- to the table, saying “all they are doing now is ments. isolating themselves further and creating Kerry blamed North Korea for continuing greater risks to the region and to their own to break promises, make threats and “show fla- country.” He said the U.S. remained open to grant disregard for international law” by con- talks but only if “we .... have some indication tinuing to build its nuclear bomb and missile from the leader of North Korea that they are programs even as it oppressed its own people. serious about engaging on the subject of their He said North Korea’s “horrific conduct” must nuclear program.” be exposed and vowed to ratchet up pressure Kerry also suggested the possibility of on Pyongyang to change its behavior, particu- more sanctions against Pyongyang, already larly since it has rebuffed repeated attempts one of the most sanctioned countries in the to restart nuclear disarmament negotiations. world, over its “very dangerous course” of pur- “They have grown the threat of their pro- suing missiles and nuclear weapons. gram and have acted with a kind of reckless Washington and its partners are “talking about abandon,” Kerry said, referring to North Korea ways to increase the pressure and increase the and its work on a growing arsenal of missiles potential of either sanctions or other means,” and nuclear bombs that Pyongyang hopes Kerry said. Kerry also expressed hope that the will one day be able to reach the US mainland. successful conclusion of a nuclear deal with His comments come less than a week after Iran would send a positive message to North South Korea’s spy agency said North Korean Korea to restart negotiations on its own atom- KUALA LUMPUR: In this May 17, 2015 photo, Marina Mahathir, the daughter of former Prime Minister Mahahtir Mohamad speaks to the media leader Kim Jong Un ordered his defense chief ic program. after a fund raising event for refugees in a shopping mall outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In Malaysia, news that thousands of Rohinya Muslims executed with an anti-aircraft gun for com- International negotiators are rushing to are being stranded at sea and turned away by Malaysia and neighboring countries has sparked outrage and sympathy. — AP plaining about the young ruler, talking back to finalize a nuclear deal with Iran by the end of him and sleeping during a meeting Kim June under which Iran’s program would be presided over. curbed to prevent it from developing atomic Ordinary people help migrants That allegation, if true, adds to worries weapons in exchange for the lifting of interna- about the erratic nature of Kim’s rule, particu- tional sanctions that have crippled its econo- larly after Pyongyang claimed last weekend it my. as Asia struggles with crisis had successfully test-fired a newly developed International nuclear talks with North ballistic missile from a submarine. Korea broke down in early 2009. A 2012 food- Sympathetic Malaysians launch donation drives Kerry called the reported killing just the lat- for-nuclear freeze deal between Pyongyang est in a series of “grotesque, grisly, horrendous, and Washington fell apart soon after being public displays of executions on a whim and settled. North Korea conducted its first nuclear KUALA LUMPUR: For hundreds of migrants encouraging to see that the people in this region Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, issued an fancy.” He said that if such behavior continued, test in 2006 and is now believed to have at stranded at sea in sinking boats, the first helping have responded very generously to these boat appeal last week for anyone with seaworthy boats calls would grow in the international commu- least 10 such weapons. It conducted its third hand came not from governments but from fisher- people,” said Vivian Tan, a Bangkok-based spokes- to send aid to the migrants still at sea. nity for North Korea to be referred to the nuclear test in February 2013, and US-based men who towed them to safety. The desperation woman for the UN refugee agency, UNHCR. “Our chief concern is those still out at sea International Criminal Court. experts forecast that it could increase its of migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh has because this is a real humanitarian crisis,” she said. nuclear arsenal to between 20 and 100 not compelled neighboring countries to take them ‘Where is our humanity?’ “We need to provide some sort of solution. I don’t Threats and provocation weapons by 2020. in, but has inspired compassion - and pleas for “The public response has been overwhelming think we can wash our hands of this.” South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung- help - from ordinary people across Southeast Asia. and governments really need to follow this exam- se said “the severity of recent threats and Poor Internet freedom Sympathetic Malaysians have launched dona- ple and let people disembark as soon as possible,” Discrimination provocations” made it essential to bolster the Kerry during his meetings also laid the tion drives to help feed migrants who have flood- Tan said. An online petition calling on the Malaysian security relationship of the longtime allies. groundwork for a June visit to Washington by ed ashore in the past two weeks. In Indonesia, One prominent Islamic scholar in Malaysia not- government to put humanity before politics has The actions come despite a recent US South Korean President Park Geun-hye. Later, where fisherman rescued three boats last week ed that the government is still searching for a more than 7,000 signatures. It says, “We the people diplomatic overture to North Korea to discuss in a speech at prestigious Korea University in and saved 900 lives, villagers have donated cloth- Malaysia Airlines plane believed to have crashed at want incoming migrants who have been aban- resuming nuclear disarmament talks that have Seoul, Kerry singled out Pyongyang and other, ing and home-cooked meals. sea over a year ago, “while those who are still alive, doned at sea by traffickers to be rescued and cared been stalled for years. Washington quietly pro- unnamed countries for repressing their citi- Aid groups estimate that thousands more we leave to die out at sea.” for by our elected Malaysian government.” posed a meeting with North Korea in January, zens’ use of the Internet. He used the speech migrants - who fled persecution in Myanmar and “Where is our humanity?” Asri Zainal Abidin, a Malaysia is the current chair of the 10-country before the US and South Korea began annual to issue a broad call for open and secure cyber poverty in Bangladesh - are stranded in the former state mufti in Malaysia, wrote on his Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and has military exercises that North Korea regards as access as a global right. — AP Andaman Sea after a crackdown on human traf- Facebook page. called for a meeting of the foreign ministers of fickers prompted captains and smugglers to aban- Navy ships from Malaysia, Thailand and Malaysia, Indonesian and Thailand tomorrow. don their boats. Indonesia intercepted boats last week packed with But Malaysian officials have said they will not But more than two weeks into the spiraling desperate, hungry migrants, giving them food and take in more refugees. Malaysia is the desired des- humanitarian crisis, the stance of Southeast Asian water and then sending them away - a move that tination for most of the migrants - it has already governments remains unchanged - none wants to drew strong international criticism. The UN hosted more than 45,000 Rohingya over the years, take the migrants in, fearing that accepting a few warned that pushing away boats of starving peo- according to the UN - but now says it can’t accept would result in an unstoppable flow. A political ple could create a crisis of “floating coffins.” any more. cartoon in Thailand’s The Nation newspaper yes- It also sparked outrage in Malaysia, a predomi- The Rohingya Muslims have faced decades of terday summed up the official reaction, showing a nantly Muslim country, where sympathetic citizens state-sanctioned discrimination in Myanmar, boatload of Muslim Rohingya refugees being and Muslim groups have launched donation drives which is predominantly Buddhist. In the past three kicked back to sea by people on the shores of to collect food, clothing and medical aid for a years, Rohingya were targeted by violent mobs of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and boatload of more than 1,100 migrants who landed Buddhist extremists, leaving hundreds dead and Bangladesh. at a Malaysian island on May 10 and are being held sparking an exodus of more than 120,000 people, “On the one hand, we’re seeing governments at a detention camp. according to the U.N.’s refugee agency. quibbling and struggling to find ways to deal with Another prominent Malaysian, Marina The UN has called the Rohingya one of the these boat people. But on the other hand, it’s Mahathir, a social activist and daughter of former most persecuted groups in the world. — AP Anwar’s wife takes helm of oppn

KUALA LUMPUR: Wan Azizah Her return to parliament after three-party opposition alliance The petite Wan Azizah, who SEOUL: US Secretary of State John Kerry, center, poses with family members of the Wan Ismail was sworn into seven years marks the second time that Anwar has led to the brink of wears a Muslim headscarf, later US military, US Embassy personnel, and their families at Collier Field House at the Malaysia’s parliament as opposi- that Wan Azizah, 62, has stepped in power but whose future is now vacated the seat in 2008 to allow Yongsan Garrison in Seoul yesterday. — AP tion leader yesterday after winning to lead the opposition after one of uncertain with the removal of its her husband’s return to parliament the seat vacated by her husband her husband’s controversial impris- central figure. after his release. Anwar Ibrahim when he was jailed onments. Earlier this month, Wan Azizah, a Under the charismatic Anwar, on a sodomy conviction, media She faces the task of healing Western-trained doctor and mother the once-fragmented opposition Vietnam opposes fishing reports said. sharp divisions within the diverse of six, won a by-election for Anwar’s has achieved unprecedented gains. seat. AFP could not immediately It won the popular vote in 2013 ban in disputed sea reach her for comment. polls but the ruling coalition that Anwar was jailed in February has dominated Malaysia for HANOI: Vietnam said it resolutely opposes a ment of the fishing industry in the South for five years on charges that he decades held onto power. temporary Chinese ban on fishing in parts of China Sea and protect the fundamental inter- sodomised a former male aide, a The opposition has since been the Gulf of Tonkin, the latest in a series of sov- ests of fishermen”, according to state news case he says was fabricated by the riven by internal bickering sparked ereignty disputes in and around the South agency Xinhua. Authorities have threatened government of the Muslim-major- by a bid launched in March by the China Sea. violators with fines, licence revocations, con- ity country to weaken the opposi- conservative Pan-Malaysian Islamic China’s move came as the two neighbours fiscations and possible criminal charges. tion. Party (PAS) to implement harsh seek to patch up ties since a bilateral row China and Vietnam have overlapping The prison term threatens to sharia-law punishments in a state it erupted in May last year when China claims to large parts of the South China Sea permanently end his political governs, despite an earlier pledge deployed a $1-billion oil rig in waters claimed and various remote islands and reefs. career. Anwar is now 68 years old. not to. by Vietnam. That led to confrontation at sea Tensions rose in 2012 and 2014 after Beijing Wan Azizah had earlier won the The penalties would include between rival vessels and violent anti- detained several Vietnamese fishermen for same seat in 1999, replacing Anwar amputation for theft, and stoning Chinese protests in Vietnam. fishing in disputed waters. Both sides accused as she rode a wave of public out- to death for adultery. The ban on all fishing activities between the other of intimidation and intentionally rage over his sacking as deputy The campaign is expected to fail May 16 and August 1 violates international ramming rival vessels. prime minister in Malaysia’s long- as it violates the constitution, but KUALA LUMPUR: Newly-appointed Malaysian opposition leader Wan Azizah law and Vietnam’s sovereignty and jurisdic- China’s Foreign Ministry said on ruling government. the infighting has highlighted tional rights, the foreign ministry said in a Monday that the rules are meant to protect (C), 62, the wife of jailed Anwar Ibrahim walks with her daughter Nurul Hana Ousted in a power struggle, widely held doubts about the (L) as they leave after a press conference at Parliament House in Kuala statement posted on its website late on marine resources in the area. “This is Anwar spent six years in jail on pre- alliance’s cohesion. Wan Azizah Saturday. China’s international responsibility and Lumpur yesterday. Wan Azizah was sworn into Malaysia’s parliament as vious sodomy and corruption joins her eldest daughter with opposition leader yesterday after winning the seat vacated by her husband China launched the annual fishing ban in obligation,” ministry spokesman Hong Lei charges widely considered politi- Anwar-Nurul Izzah Anwar, 34 — in 1999 “to promote the sustainable develop- told reporters. — Reuters Anwar Ibrahim’s jailing on a sodomy conviction, media reports said. — AFP cally motivated. parliament. — AFP NEWS TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

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Cassation court upholds Barrak’s 2-year... Kuwait races to compensate for oil.. Continued from Page 1 Barrak’s lawyer Thamer Al-Jedaei said his client will Continued from Page 1 ing shale oil sector in the United States. The deci- surrender to authorities once court paperwork is com- sion has succeeded in curbing supplies from high Barrak was taken to court for making comments at a plete. “We respect the judicial system, and my client will CThe halt to output comes amid a worldwide cost producers and supported prices, Fuzai said. public rally in Oct 2012 that were deemed offensive to turn himself in once we receive the appropriate docu- supply glut that has driven down prices of crude. She said that she does not see oil prices dropping the Amir after he strongly objected to a plan by the ments,” he said. Meanwhile, oil prices could continue to rebound this year barring any major events, such as a sud- government to amend the electoral law unilaterally. The In another development, the Assembly is expected in the second half of 2015 following signs of den and unexpected slide in demand. But she outspoken opposition figure told tens of thousands of to witness heated debates today over a controversial growth in demand and a drop in high-cost produc- warned that an expected deal between Iran, a demonstrators in Erada Square opposite the National grilling by Shiite MP Abdulhameed Dashti against the Assembly building that the amendment of the electoral foreign minister over Kuwait’s participation in the tion, Kuwait’s governor at OPEC Nawal Al-Fuzai said member of OPEC, and Western powers over the law will give the government a free hand to control the Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen’s Shiite Houthi militia and yesterday. “It is expected that a kind of a balance Islamic republic’s nuclear program could heap Assembly. other issues. A large number of MPs have expressed will exist in the oil market in the second half of added pressure on oil prices even though Tehran is But the government carried out the amendment their total opposition to the grilling and many said they 2015 which will support prices,” she told reporters. not likely to resume exports soon. hardly two weeks later and called for parliamentary will not allow its debate to go ahead because it is “Prices are improving, growth in supplies from out- Fuzai said that surplus supplies of crude oil on elections in early December the same year. The amend- against the constitution. side OPEC - especially shale oil - is lower than the market dropped from around 2 million barrels ment allowed voters to select only one candidate A minority of lawmakers however said the grilling before and demand is recovering,” she said. per day late last year to between 1-1.2 million instead of up to four under the original law. All opposi- should be allowed to go ahead. Dashti has insisted that This has pushed both the Organization of now. She added that a meeting of technical tion groups boycotted the elections, allowing only pro- he will not withdraw the grilling, but added that he will Petroleum Exporting Countries and the experts from OPEC and non-OPEC conventional government lawmakers to be elected. The amendment wait for the Assembly action to comment. The Cabinet International Energy Agency to adjust upward their producers was held this month but no decision was supported by the constitutional court six months has declared its support for Foreign Minister Sheikh forecasts for crude demand, Fuzai said. She said it was taken. Oil prices rose in Asia yesterday as fresh later. Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. Parliamentary sources said was too early to predict any decision by OPEC at its tensions in Yemen and Iraq raised concerns about The 58-year-old is the most senior and the most pop- that the grilling debate could go ahead if two of its four ular opposition member to be jailed in an unprecedent- issues, especially the one on the Yemen war, are delet- meeting next month. The 12-member cartel decid- a supply disruption in the crude-rich Middle East. ed government crackdown on dissent, although courts ed. ed in November not to cut output, a decision that US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for June have sentenced dozens of activists to various jail terms. Also, MPs are expected to raise two important issues saw crude prices dive 60 percent before starting to delivery gained 21 cents to $59.90 while Brent Some of them are already in jail. It will not be Barrak’s regarding the oil sector - the complete stoppage of pro- rebound. crude for July rose 18 cents to $66.99 in afternoon first stint in jail as he was detained for short periods in duction in the neutral zone with Saudi Arabia and the Over the past few weeks, oil prices have climbed trade. Analysts say however that any gains in oil the past two years. He spent 50 days in jail from March 1 loss of 250,000 barrels per day of production, and the about 40 percent but remain well below their lev- prices are being capped by continued concerns this year after the appeals court issued the sentence reported mass changes of oil officials that Oil Minister els of more than $100 a barrel in June last year. The over a global oversupply in the face of weaker against him. Ali Al-Omair plans to carry out. aim of OPEC’s decision was to curtail the fast-grow- demand. —Agencies TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 ANALYSIS

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By Tim Hanlon

ust when some wondered if Lionel Messi was los- ing his passion for the game, the Argentine Jbounced back showing exuberance and his full footballing repertoire in spearheading Barcelona’s charge to La Liga triumph. A rejuvenated Messi played some of the best football of his career during the sec- ond half of the season as part of an increasingly dead- ly attacking trident that has propelled the Catalan side to their fifth league win in seven years. Barca have rolled over their opposition in all com- petitions with a mighty 29 victories from their last 32 games since the turn of the year that keeps them on course for a repeat of 2009’s treble success. Messi came into 2015 in the doldrums on the back of irregu- Africa’s biggest secret land deal stalls lar form by his own high standards and there appeared to be plenty of friction between him and By Chris Arsenault can provide jobs and improve the productivity of the land. But have a lot of bargaining power in international business deals. new coach Luis Enrique. Off the field he had a strained rights activists say local people are rarely well compensated for Plans for the land deal were reportedly hatched in direct relationship with the club that had been intensified by alian farmer Balima Coulibaly and his fellow villagers their losses and handing over land could exacerbate local food negotiations between two leaders who have since been an investigation by tax inspectors where he didn’t get watched with dread as 100,000 hectares of fertile land shortages. deposed - exiled Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure and the support from Barca he felt he was entitled to. they have farmed for generations were handed to Few in Mali, the world’s sixth poorest country, dispute the Libya’s Gaddafi, who was captured and killed after being top- Meanwhile, Real had made the running in La Liga, M Libyan investors with no discussion about the impact on their need for investment in agriculture. More than half of the coun- pled from power. “It’s like two guys tried to decide the fate of ending 2014 with a Spanish record 22-match winning impoverished communities. In one of Africa’s largest and most try’s 15 million people live below the official poverty line and the Office du Niger without knowing anything about it,” run and Messi’s arch-rival at the Bernabeu, Cristiano secretive foreign agricultural investment deals, oil-rich Libya, nearly two million are hungry, says the UN’s World Food Program. Jacovetti said. At the time, terms of the deal weren’t publicly Ronaldo, was named World Player of the Year. When under the leadership of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, signed a 50- But Chantal Jacovetti, a researcher with Mali’s Coordination of released but it was rumoured all rice grown there would be Barca lost their first year, renewable lease for the land with Mali’s government in National Farmers’ Organisations, a rights group, said foreign exported. game in January 2008. investors often want land, but not the farmers on it. Family farm- Many large-scale foreign land investment deals in Africa are away to Real The land in the Office of Niger, the agricultural heart of the ers - including those in rich countries - produce about 80 percent designed to shore up food security in the country acquiring the Sociedad and West African country, was provided rent free, with water rights of the world’s food, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture land or on international markets, not in local ones, experts say. news emerged included, on the condition that Libya build canals and roads to Organisation (FAO). Moussa Djire, a University of Bamako legal scholar who analysed of a bust-up cultivate rice and cattle there. But seven years on, with Libya in Jacovetti said small-scale farmers in the Office du Niger could the Malibya investment, said secrecy over the agreement led between Messi chaos following Gaddafi’s ouster and drought-hit Mali grappling triple their food production if they had government support to some to suspect shady dealings but personality politics probably and Luis with an insurgency, the project has stalled. It highlights concerns build infrastructure and, crucially, access to formal land tenure. played a bigger role in creating the project than illicit cash. An Enrique facing many African nations about whether large-scale foreign “Some communities have been on that land for 800 years,” undated copy of the contract obtained by the Thomson Reuters the talk investment in farmland brings benefits. Jacovetti said. “(But now) they are totally precarious. Companies Foundation showed the deal granted Malibya, a subsidiary of turned to In this part of south-central Mali, fading billboards advertising want to grab this land and get rid of the peasants.” Sangha vil- Libyan sovereign wealth fund Libyan African Investment crisis. The the Malibya project and an irrigation canal are the only visible lage, with a population of a few hundred living in mud and straw Portfolio, land for 50 years with no mention of exports. Argentine signs of the Libya deal. Villages in the area remain without paved houses amid millet fields, is one of several communities located Despite Mali facing three droughts in the past decade, the returned roads, phone lines or water pipes. Mali’s government admits it’s inside the Malibya concession. An estimated 60,000 small farmers contract gave investors water “without restrictions” from June late from unsure what will happen with the deal since the collapse of reside within the area, each farming less than half a hectare, to December with some limits in drier months. “How can they his Libya’s government. Tens of thousands of poor families living and Jacovetti said. guarantee water for foreigners and not us Malian people?” Christmas growing crops on the land say they remain uncertain what their A 40 km canal built to irrigate rice fields on the Libyan land fumed Binan Coulibaly, a local farmer. “It’s already difficult for us break and future holds. “We don’t know what will happen to us,” said cuts through Sangha’s ancestral territory but local people aren’t to survive.” The Office du Niger, with green trees and healthy was angry at Coulibaly, an aging local leader, sitting on the floor of a swelter- allowed to use the water, said Sidiki Coulibaly, a chieftan from herds of cattle grazing by the roadsides, contrasts with Mali’s being made a ing mud house in Sangha village, as children with plastic bags neighbouring Finn village. Authorities have ignored their desert north where almost nothing grows. substitute in tied to their feet in place of shoes cling to their mothers. “We have requests for water access and pipes, he said. Irrigated by a dam built by French colonialists in the 1930s, San Sebastian. a big hunger problem. At the moment, we are just trying to sur- the agricultural area operates as a separate administrative unit There were vive.” Uncertainty for Future from other parts of Mali’s government and is responsible for heated Sangha and Finn residents do not have formal title to the much of the country’s food. It could produce more if better exchanges The Land Game land they farm, although Malian law recognises customary managed, experts say. “We have the potential to be the great between the The project’s fate highlights a clash happening across Africa tenure. They say they were not consulted ahead of the Libyan bread basket of Mali,” said Sinaly Thiero, deputy director of pair, and Messi missed training the following day between international investors buying large tracts of agricultur- deal and have no idea what is happening now or could happen Office du Niger, who coordinated the Malibya project on the claiming to be unwell. al land as a strategic asset, and small-scale farmers who have cul- next. Wearing a crisp white thobe and knitted prayer cap, government side. He dismissed concerns over the deal, saying In the middle of the storm, the club was reeling tivated the earth for decades and fear displacement. Backers of Coulibaly said he tries not to worry about the lack of informa- the “Libyans are not going to take our lands and bring them from FIFA’s decision to uphold Barca’s transfer ban for land deals say they bring much-needed investment to Africa, and tion. He believes his village, where many are illiterate, doesn’t back to Libya”. —Reuters two windows due to breaking rules over the signing of foreign under-18 players. This led to the firing of sports director Andoni Zubizarreta and president Josep Maria Bartomeu announcing elections for the end of the season. However, the club found its way out Assad needs his friends more than ever of the chaos with a new understanding forged between Luis Enrique and Messi, while fans unhappy By Laila Bassam and Tom Perry belongs. The Syrian army and allied militia are Iranian official used a trip to Damascus last week to when the Syrian army and allied militia launched a with the running of the club were assuaged by the sending reinforcements to fight back. In the south, launch a blistering attack on Saudi Arabia. Reports big push to encircle the insurgent-held side of the calling of elections. hen Lebanon’s Hezbollah first joined he has also lost ground to rebels including main- of new Iranian financial support have helped the city. The Syrian military and allied militia appear The pieces to the jigsaw fell into place on the pitch Syria’s war on the side of President stream groups that are proving more potent and Syrian currency strengthen from record lows it not to be making quick progress in recovering lost with Luis Enrique ending his early season tampering WBashar Al-Assad, its role was a closely organised. Meanwhile, the Islamic State jihadist touched after the fall of Idlib. The Syrian war has areas of Idlib. Diplomats say the northern rebels and rubber-stamping a new brand of counter-attack- guarded secret. Today, as Hezbollah plants its flag group has added to the pressure by attacking gov- been a strain on both Iran and Hezbollah: Tehran appear to be in possession of greater quantities of ing football. After a slow start following his return in land won from rebels north of Damascus, its role ernment-held areas in central Syria. Its most recent has spent billions supporting Assad economically anti-tank weapons. There are foreigners on both from a biting ban in October, Luis Suarez found his could hardly be more public. And for Syria’s attack was on ancient Palmyra. and militarily. Hezbollah, with a fighting force esti- sides. Central Asians are among the foreign form to devastating effect and he and Neymar became increasingly embattled president, Hezbollah’s help mated to number many thousands, has been jihadists fighting against Assad, whose domi- the perfect accompaniments to Messi. is more critical than ever. In the last week, the Hezbollah Fights in New Areas burying a steady flow of fighters killed in Syria. The nance of the skies still gives it a critical advantage. Iranian-backed guerrilla group has unleashed its Noting that “the situation is trending less favor- group says 13 have been killed in Qalamoun. Zahran said Assad’s priority was to secure Telling Blow powerful arsenal to drive insurgents from wide ably for the regime”, a top US military officer said Damascus, “then the Damascus countryside, then At the same time Real were stuttering, with areas of the Qalamoun mountain range, a short on May 8 he would look to the negotiating table if Rebels Plan Aleppo Offensive Aleppo ... because the regime feels that the Turks Ronaldo unable to maintain his ruthless early season drive from Assad’s seat of power in Damascus. he were in Assad’s shoes. Yet the setbacks do not For Assad’s opponents, the support from Iran and are serious in taking control of Aleppo”. “The form, and they suffered important injuries for Gareth “We have secured 300 square kilometres appear to have forced a change in strategy on the Hezbollah is a sign of his weakness, not strength. They regime feels that Idlib is not the goal, but a bridge Bale, Luka Modric and James Rodriguez. A telling blow between Syria and Lebanon,” the Hezbollah com- part of Assad or his most important allies, Iran and claim he has lost control to his allies, or at least to reach Aleppo”. Despite the setbacks for Assad, was struck towards the end of March when Barca won mander leading the operation told journalists dur- Russia. Tehran is heavily invested in a conflict that is appears ever more dependent on them. Opposition Western diplomats are cautious about forecasting the ‘Clasico’ to open up a four-point lead in the table ing a trip to the area on Friday, as dozens of fighters a focal point of its struggle with the conservative reports say it was divisions over the extent of Iranian the end of a leader who has consistently defied and they have not looked back since. Following that in desert fatigues combed the barren landscape. Sunni monarchy of Saudi Arabia. Iranian resolve influence over fighting earlier this year in southern forecasts of his demise in the four-year-long war. Sociedad game Messi, who scored the goal at Atletico Hezbollah’s yellow flag fluttered from nearby hill- seems as firm as ever. Syria that led to the demise of Syrian official Rustom Indeed, Assad may have capitalised on the crisis to that secured the title on Sunday, has gone on to play tops seized from fighters identified as members of Hezbollah, set up by Iran’s Revolutionary Ghazali. His death in unclear circumstances was galvanise some foreign backing: “The regime’s every match and Luis Enrique has been full of praise Al-Qaeda’s Syrian arm, the Nusra Front. “It takes a Guards in 1982, is today fighting in parts of Syria announced in April. Sources close to the government attempt to hold together the alliance behind for him. “Messi is the best in the world without doubt while for the boys to clear the area because there where it had not previously deployed, its leader, dismiss as nonsense the idea of any differences over Assad seems to have borne the desired fruit,” one and for me the best in the history of football,” he said are lots mines,” the commander said. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, said on May 5. Salem strategy in a Syrian administration where they Western diplomat said. recently. After another imperious season for Barca, The offensive, a joint operation with Zahran, a Lebanese pundit close to say power is still concentrated in But Assad has not been able to when Messi became the all-time top scorer in La Liga, the Syrian army, is one bright spot for the group, says these include Assad’s hands. convince Western governments in a power struggle with the coach it was clear that the Syrian leader. Over the past two the northwestern province of Issam Al-Rayyes, spokesman including the United States they there was only going to be one winner. —Reuters months Assad has lost more of his Idlib, where Assad lost an entire for the “Southern Front” alliance should engage him as a partner country to a patchwork of groups that city in late March. Assad of mainstream rebels in south- in the fight against Islamic include Islamic State, which is also on says Turkish support for ern Syria, says their battle is State. A US special forces raid the march in neighbouring Iraq. the rebels was the main now against Iranian influ- against Islamic State in east- All articles appearing on these For Assad, it has been one of the factor in the fall of the city. ence. “We expect more ern Syria was carried out with- toughest spells since the first year or Zahran said Damascus (rebel) progress. But we can’t out consulting Damascus. pages are the personal opinion of two of the conflict that spiralled out of had responded by “draw- forget that the militias that And a senior Israeli intelligence the writers. Kuwait Times takes no an uprising against his rule during the ing on its friends more”. “The are supporting Assad have official offered a sobering responsibility for views expressed 2011 “Arab Spring”. He has lost big areas regime has become com- not yet given up on him,” assessment for Assad and his of Idlib province to an alliance of Sunni pletely invested in the decision Rayyes said. In the north, the backers: “His regime is stable, but therein. Kuwait Times invites read- Islamist insurgents who are widely of partnering with Hezbollah,” he alliance of insurgent groups with many threats. I can tell you ers to voice their opinions. Please assumed to have received more sup- said. that successfully took Idlib that he is not having freedom of send submissions via email to: opin- port from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Syrian state TV, in its coverage city and the nearby town of movement in Syria, nor is his fam- [email protected] or via snail Qatar - regional states that want Assad of the Qalamoun fighting, has Jisr al-Shughour have set up ily. He’s doing many, many prob- gone from power. for the first time credited a joint operations room lematic things in order to pre- mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. Insurgents have edged dangerous- Hezbollah for its role. From aimed at taking the govern- serve the security and the ques- The editor reserves the right to edit ly close to the northwestern coastal Iran, there have been ment-held part of Aleppo. tion is how long it will stay like any submission as necessary. areas that form the heartland of the renewed statements of sup- That marks a dramatic shift that. I cannot say anything about minority Alawite sect to which Assad port for Damascus. A senior in momentum from February, the time.” —Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 SPORTS

Short memories in Spain Audi rules out F1 entry Rogers to retire after Ashes FRANKFURT: Germany’s Audi has no plans to enter MADRID: If there is one lesson Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has learned SYDNEY: Australia test opener Chris Rogers appears set to retire from international crick- during his two seasons in Spain it is that resting on your laurels is not an Formula One, the company said yesterday, seeking to end et after the upcoming Ashes series in England. The 37-year-old’s first two tests were sepa- option at the world’s richest club by income. After leading Real to a record- speculation that the sportscar maker was tempted to rated by more than five years but he has been a fixture in Australia’s opening partnership extending 10th European crown and a King’s Cup triumph last term, Real have broaden its commitment to motor racing. with David Warner since a surprise selection for the 2013 Ashes tour. That call-up was failed to win any of the three major trophies in 2014-15 and speculation has “This is not a topic for us,” a spokesman for the premium based on the left-hander’s prolific batting over several years in the English county game already been swirling for weeks about the Italian’s future. brand, which is owned by Volkswagen, said. German daily and Rogers said a final campaign in Britain would be an appropriate way to bring an end Club director Emilio Butragueno pointedly refused to con- Handelsblatt on Monday reported that Audi Chief to his test career. “I’m very happy, I’ve been pretty fortunate to have this second go at it firm Ancelotti will see out his contract, which runs for anoth- Executive Rupert Stadler had ruled out an entry into and have loved every moment of it,” he told Fox Sports TV at Sydney airport on Monday. er season, after Real were knocked out of the Champions Formula One after speculation of a partnership with former “But time calls on everyone and I think it’s nearly up for me. “I think to go out League by Juventus on Wednesday. The former Real and champions Red Bull. “Formula One needs to solve its prob- in the Ashes and in England, where I’ve played a lot of cricket is pretty fit- Spain forward did so again following Barcelona’s victory at lems on its own,” Handelsblatt quoted Stadler as saying in ting.” Despite the efforts of Rogers, who scored 367 runs at an average of its Monday edition. The sport, in which Ferrari and Atletico Madrid on Sunday, which secured a fifth La Liga 40.77, Australia lost the 2013 Ashes series 3-0. Mercedes race, is seeking to make cars faster and louder title in seven years with a game to spare for Real’s arch They swept England 5-0 in the return series in Australia in 2013-14, again to maintain its allure. however, raising hopes of a first series victory on English soil since 2001 rivals, who are also through to the finals of the Champions Last week Stadler was quoted as saying Formula One in July and August this year. League and King’s Cup. remained an option for Audi. He told Britain’s Auto Express Rogers, who was leaving Australia for the tour of the West Indies They are on course to repeat 2009’s his- magazine website that “in life you must keep things open”, which precedes the Ashes, has scored 1,535 runs at an average of 39.35 toric treble, something neither Real or any in response to a question about the sport. There has long with four centuries in his 20 tests to date. Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, other Spanish club have achieved. “It is not who announced his retirement from one-day internation- something to be said now,” Butragueno been speculation about whether Audi might be tempted als on Sunday, said he was not yet contemplating quit- told Spanish television when asked about into Formula One, and it increased after Volkswagen’s ting the longest form of the game.—Reuters Ancelotti’s future. —Reuters Chairman Ferdinand Piech quit last month.—Reuters

MLB results/standings

Atlanta 6, Miami 0; San Francisco 9, Cincinnati 8; NY Mets 5, Milwaukee 1; Baltimore 3, LA Angels 0; Philadelphia 6, Arizona 0; Tampa Bay 11, Minnesota 3; Kansas City 6, NY Yankees 0; Houston 4, Toronto 2; Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 0; Texas 5, Cleveland 1; Chicago White Sox 7, Oakland 3; Seattle 5, Boston 0; LA Dodgers 1, Colorado 0; Washington 10, San Diego 5; St. Louis 2, Detroit 1.

American League Eastern Division W L PCT GB NY Yankees 22 17 .564 - Tampa Bay 21 18 .538 1 Boston 18 20 .474 3.5 Baltimore 16 19 .457 4 Toronto 17 22 .436 5 Central Division Kansas City 24 14 .632 - Detroit 23 15 .605 1 Minnesota 21 17 .553 3 Chicago White Sox 17 17 .500 5 Cleveland 14 22 .389 9 Western Division Houston 25 13 .658 - LA Angels 19 18 .514 5.5 Seattle 17 20 .459 7.5 Texas 16 22 .421 9 Oakland 13 26 .333 12.5 National League Eastern Division NY Mets 22 16 .579 - Washington 22 17 .564 0.5 Atlanta 18 19 .486 3.5 Miami 16 22 .421 6 Philadelphia 16 23 .410 6.5 Central Division St. Louis 25 12 .676 - Chicago Cubs 21 16 .568 4 Cincinnati 18 20 .474 7.5 Pittsburgh 18 20 .474 7.5 Milwaukee 13 25 .342 12.5 Western Division LA Dodgers 24 13 .649 - San Francisco 20 18 .526 4.5 San Diego 19 20 .487 6 MIAMI: Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (left) makes the tag on Atlanta Braves’ Todd Cunningham, who was called out following a replay review, in the eighth inning of a Arizona 15 21 .417 8.5 baseball game. —AP Colorado 13 21 .382 9.5 Braves blank Marlins, Orioles advance

MIAMI: Shelby Miller’s no-hit bid ended with been 0-9 with a 7.19 ERA in 13 starts and five to end the eighth and Trevor Rosenthal fin- Brad Miller homered for the third time in innings as Chicago swept a series in Oakland two outs in the ninth inning Sunday when relief appearances since winning at Yankee ished for his 13th save. Matt Carpenter added two games, and Kyle Seager added a two-run for the first time in 18 years. Justin Bour singled sharply up the middle, as Stadium for Kansas City on May 12, 2011. two hits and Peter Bourgos tripled and scored drive in the eighth. Steven Wright (1-1), start- Jose Abreu and Gordon Beckham also the Atlanta Braves right-hander pitched a two- O’Sullivan was hit on the throat by a throw on Lynn’s single in the third. The Cardinals ing in place of injured Justin Masterson, gave drove in runs for the White Sox, who won their hitter in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins that from his own catcher, Cameron Rupp, in the improved to a major league-best 25-12 up three runs - two earned - and five hits in sixth straight for their longest winning streak completed a three-game sweep. Miller (5-1) sixth and retired Aaron Hill on a flyout with his despite having two players thrown at the five innings. in two years and reached .500 for the first time retired the first two batters in the ninth before next and final pitch of the day. plate. Alfredo Simon (4-2) gave up two runs in this season. Bour singled on the first pitch, a 95-mph fast- Maikel Franco homered, tripled and drove six innings for the Tigers, whose three-game WHITE SOX 7, ATHLETICS 3 Oakland lost its fourth straight and fell to 1- ball. Dee Gordon then reached on an infield in two runs for the Phillies, who have won five winning streak ended. 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He hit Carlos Gomez on his gave up seven hits in Cleveland’s first com- NEWPORT: The six-strong Volvo Ocean Race Emirati boat by winning the previous leg to five-game winning streak. Garrett Richards (3- helmet’s left earflap with a 96 mph fastball in plete game this season. fleet headed into the North Atlantic for the Newport from the Brazilian city of ItajaÌ. 2) gave up two runs and five hits in 7 2/3 the sixth. Gomez said he did not sustain a con- second and final time on Sunday as the nine- Dutch boat Team Brunel are four points fur- innings. cussion and hoped to play Monday night at NATIONALS 10, PADRES 5 month offshore marathon approached its ther adrift and their 51-year-old skipper Detroit. Stephen Strasburg (3-4) rebounded from a European climax. Bouwe Bekking has conceded that his chance PIRATES 3, CUBS 0 Curtis Granderson hit a leadoff home run, rough start to beat his hometown Padres for After a successful stopover in the marine- of catching Walker’s crew is slim unless Abu AJ Burnett (3-1) worked around five walks Lucas Duda doubled twice and Michael the fourth straight time, allowing three runs focused Rhode Island town of Newport, the Dhabi suffer a serious breakage before the while allowing three hits in seven innings as Cuddyer drove in two runs to help the Mets and five hits in five-plus innings, boats set out for the 2,800-nautical mile (nm) race’s finale in Gothenburg on June 27. Pittsburgh stopped a four-game losing streak. win their second straight after a five-game Bryce Harper and Danny Espinosa hit three- seventh leg to Lisbon which will take them Spanish boat MAPFRE are no longer realis- Jake Arrieta (4-4) gave up one run and five skid. 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Ian Kennedy (2- British double Olympic silver medallist Ian fleet after a lap of the town’s Narragansett Bay shaken up in the fourth when he was hit in the the sixth inning and Lance Lynn got his fifth 3) gave up six runs, three hits and four walks in Walker, carried a six-point advantage over on Sunday. groin by a foul tip. He had an RBI single in the career RBI to back his dominant pitching as St. five innings. Chinese challengers Dongfeng Race Team into Abu Dhabi finished this opening course, fifth, and then singled and scored on Neil Louis avoided a three-game sweep.Miguel the final three stages of the 38,739nm event which does not count as a point-scoring Walker’s two-out double in the eighth. Cabrera’s RBI double in the first was the only MARINERS 5, RED SOX 0 which started last October. exercise, at the back of the fleet. The Atlantic damage against Lynn (3-3), who gave a weary James Paxton (2-2) allowed five hits in eight However, with a third of the race’s points leg ahead features numerous hazards for the PHILLIES 6, DIAMONDBACKS 0 bullpen a break before walking the last two innings, stretching his scoreless streak to a still up for grabs, the event is anything but fleet with ocean debris, whales, fishing ves- Sean O’Sullivan (1-2) allowed five hits in six batters he faced at the end of his 7 1-3 innings. career-best 20 innings, and Carson Smith decided and Dongfeng proved they have by sels and wildly fluctuating weather to nego- innings for his first win in four years. He had Seth Maness’ only pitch got a double-play ball pitched a perfect ninth. no means given up hope of catching the tiate.—Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 SPORTS Canada demolishes Russia to win world championship

PRAGUE: Canada won the world ice hockey championship on Sunday with a dominating 6-1 win over Russia as three quick- fire second-period goals helped the team filled with NHL stars finish the tournament undefeated. Canada, which conceded only one goal in the knockout round. won their first world championship since 2007. The Canadians outshot the defending champions 37-12 and limit- ed opportunities with the kind of defense that led them to gold at the Sochi Winter Olympics. The North Americans started fast and forced Russian goal- keeper Sergei Bobrovsky into a number of saves before Cody Eakin redirected an acrobatic Tyler Ennis shot into the net late in the first period. “Everyone was so focused going into the tournament,” defenseman Ryan O’Reilly said. “Having that goal going into intermission gave us life and confidence.” Ennis extended the lead less than two minutes into the second period when he skated in behind the goal and wrapped the puck into the net. Canada continued to create scoring chances with captain Sidney Crosby giving the North Americans a 3-0 lead when he tapped in a Jordan Eberle pass. Less than a minute later Taylor Seguin beat Bobrovsky, forcing Russia to use a time out to try to regroup. “There was incredible determination,” Ennis said. “We want- ed to win because Canada did not win in a long time.” The Russians tried to get back on track but a string of penalties in the final two periods often left them a man down against a team that set a tournament scoring record by netting 66 goals in 10 games. “They had a very strong team,” Viktor Tikhonov said. “They had very technical players that could use their speed and technique.” Claude Giroux added a power-play goal midway through the final period when he slapped a Crosby pass into the net. Nathan MacKinnon rounded out the scoring for Canada a minute later while a late Evgeni Malkin goal made the final score 6-1. PRAGUE: Team Canada pose with their trophy after team’s 6-1 victory over Russia at the Hockey World Championships gold medal match. —AP Earlier, the United States defeated tournament hosts Czech Republic 3-0 to take the bronze medal in what might have been Czech star Jaromir Jagr’s last game with the national team. The 43-year-old forward was voted the most valuable player of the tournament after coming out of international retirement to play. “I’m glad I did it, even if we didn’t win a Ducks top Blackhawks medal,” Jagr said. “It was something special.” —Reuters CALIFORNIA: The Anaheim Ducks won the opening game of the Western Conference Japan’s Asada final with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in California on Sunday thanks to outstanding play by Danish goaltender resumes training Frederik Andersen. The Ducks, seeking their first Stanley after year off Cup Final appearance since winning the trophy in 2007, opened a 2-0 lead on goals TOKYO: Japanese figure skater Mao Asada says she cannot from defenseman Hampus Lindholm and live without skating and has resumed training after a one-year forward Kyle Palmieri and Andersen, who break with the aim of returning to competition. had 33 saves for the game, allowed only The 24-year-old silver medallist from the 2010 Winter one goal. Games in Vancouver said last May she was taking a year off That came on Chicago center Brad after the Sochi Games to consider her future, adding that she Richards’ unassisted tally late in the second was exhausted and retirement was a 50-50 possibility. period. “He was very good,” said Ducks Asada, known by the affectionate nickname “Mao-chan,” coach Bruce Boudreau of Andersen. “He said on her website on Monday that as time went on she felt had game confidence. He looked com- her motivation return and had began training again with posed today. I didn’t see him look rattled at coach Nobuo Sato earlier this month. all. He handled the puck well.” “During my break, I gradually began to yearn for the feel- Andersen said he was delighted his ing of pleasure and achievement I got after performing well in team had started off the series with a win competition,” the three-time world champion told a news con- on home ice. “It is always great to win that ference later in the day. “I had meant for Sochi and the world first one,” he said. “We don’t want to let championships to mark my last year, and after that was over them take the momentum and we want to felt I’d done everything I could and didn’t want to skate again. defend our home ice. “But as the days passed and my time away from skating “I think everyone in the locker room grew longer, I started to feel that yes, skating is essential for knows we can beat this team and it is good me.” Asada, who used the hiatus to return to university and feeling that we could show that in Game graduate, appeared to downplay expectations by saying it One. But they are going to come harder was far too early to know if she would be able to reach a level now.” The best of seven series continues required to compete at the highest level again. with Game Two at Anaheim today. “I’ve just begun practicing again and don’t know what will The Ducks extended their lead to 3-1 on happen,” she added. “I don’t know if I’ll be able to compete or Nate Thompson’s wrist shot in the third and not, so it’s still much too early to think about the Olympics.” Jakob Silfverberg wrapped up the win with Asada, the only woman to land the complicated triple Axel an empty netter late in the period. jump three times in competition, was tipped as a leading “When we’re playing catch-up, it’s not ANAHEIM: Goaltender Corey Crawford No. 50 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save against Nate Thompson No. 44 of the medal contender at Sochi but had a disastrous short program, one of our strengths,” said Blackhawks Anaheim Ducks as Kimmo Timonen No. 44 defends in the third period of Game One of the Western Conference Finals. —AFP although she rebounded with a strong free skate to finish coach Joel Quenneville. “At the same time first but with Andersen keeping the stages of the second period before Palmieri Andersen. After Palmieri whiffed on a sixth overall. it’s a good hockey team. We didn’t get to Blackhawks from scoring, Anaheim were doubled the Anaheim advantage with his rebound attempt, Thompson pounced on She won her third world championship a month later, set- the net as much as we’d like. Put a lot of able to get ahead thanks to Lindholm’s first goal of the playoffs. the puck to score his second goal of the ting a world record with the same short program but soon pucks into the net, but we (have) got to get goal. The Swede one-timed a Silfverberg Richards restored the Blackhawks’ hopes postseason . Silfverberg then collected an announced that she was taking a break, adding that even if more bodies, more traffic.” pass from the left point at 8:48. in the final minute of the period, going empty net goal with 1:18 left, scoring after she did return to competition the 2018 Winter Olympics were Chicago outshot Anaheim 16-7 in the The Blackhawks dominated the early around Francois Beauchemin and beating his initial shot hit the post. —Reuters not a target. —Reuters

High stakes, security as Pakistan isolation ends

LAHORE: The last time a Test-level cricket team two Twenty20 and three one-day matches against lence. In 2002, 14 people died in a suicide blast visited Pakistan, seven Sri Lankan players went unglamorous Zimbabwe. Large banners featuring outside a Karachi hotel as New Zealand and home with bullet and shrapnel wounds after RPG fast bowler Wahab Riaz-one of the few bright spots Pakistan prepared to leave for the second Test, and machine gun-wielding militants ambushed from Pakistan’s mediocre World Cup campaign-fes- prompting the tour to be abandoned. their team bus in Lahore. Six years on and under toon roadsides across Lahore. “The last six years The PCB now says it has “foolproof” security high security involving 3,000 police and blanket were unbearable,” Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq told involving thousands of police to protect Zimbabwe aerial surveillance, the same city will host African AFP. “Our grounds were left deserted, fans were as they shuttle between their five-star hotel and minnows Zimbabwe from today for a short series deprived and a new generation of players lost a Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The area around the that Pakistan hopes will help end its sporting isola- chance of playing on home conditions before their venue will be cordoned off, with various security tion. With top nations refusing to visit through own people.” checkpoints for fans, and paramilitaries will watch fears of militant attacks, it’s been a long time in the Forced to host home games in neutral venues the area around the clock with constant surveil- wilderness for the cricket-mad country and its play- like the United Arab Emirates, the Pakistan Cricket lance from rooftops and helicopters. The players ers, fans and administrators. Board (PCB) estimates it has lost $120 million in TV will not be allowed to leave their hotel without Risks remain high and the massacre of 45 rights and extra overheads. Even hosting security and their movements will be restricted minority Shiites in an attack on a bus in Karachi last Zimbabwe will cost PCB more than $1 million, half within the stadium. “It is our first step towards the week nearly prompted Zimbabwe to pull out at the of which is for the visitors’ fees and expenses. Not goal of reviving international cricket and we will last minute. Even when they take the field from much of the outlay will be recouped by sponsor- leave nothing to chance to make this tour safe and Friday, it will be without International Cricket ships and gate proceeds. successful,” PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told AFP. LAHORE: A Pakistan’s para military soldier stands guard at Gaddafi Stadium in Council umpires after the world body decided not While the March 2009 attack on the Sri Lankans, Nevertheless, it will be a long time before cricket Lahore. Pakistan will be seeking to provide foolproof security to the Zimbabwe crick- to send match officials because of security con- which left six police and two civilians dead, forced returns to normal in Pakistan, still battling Taliban et team in the same city where international matches got suspended six years ago cerns. However, excitement is building as interna- the long hiatus, it wasn’t the first time a cricket and Al Qaeda-linked insurgents who have claimed after gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan team bus. —AP tional cricket returns, even in a small way with the team had been caught up in Pakistan’s militant vio- tens of thousands of civilian lives. —AFP Marussia return to Monaco with Bianchi in mind

LONDON: Every race this season has “It will be very mixed feelings, it real- making their employees redundant and but there are no guarantees that will see their debut in 2016. “We are hoping to been tough for struggling Manor ly will. “We are carrying the JB17 missing the final three races of last sea- the light of day before the end of the relocate in August,” said Booth, who Marussia but Sunday’s Monaco Grand (Bianchi’s initials and number) on the son. European season. ruled out any move to the Leafield facili- Prix will be the hardest yet as memories car for the whole year. One thing that The team, with two rookie drivers “We are still pushing to get the new ty previously used by now-defunct rivals of the team’s greatest moment mingle really pushed us to keep going over the and an undeveloped car that would be car out this year,” said Booth. “We set Caterham and up for sale. with the saddest. French driver Jules winter was to not waste that effort (of off the pace even in the GP2 support ourselves an impossible target of “I’ve been around the place a few Bianchi has been in the thoughts of all his).” series, cannot expect any points this August and it would be a miracle if we times, looking at equipment and it’s a Formula One since his horrific accident It is because of what Bianchi time. Even finishing will be a challenge, got it out for August.” sprawling thing,” he said. Manor’s white at Suzuka last October but his absence achieved in Monaco last year that the with few spares for a race whose metal The team’s driver pairing of Britain’s trucks, first used for the Barcelona race, will be felt all the more at a home race team, paddock paupers against a back- barriers and tight and twisty streets are Will Stevens and Spaniard Roberto were the green ones Caterham used where he stood out a year ago. The 25- drop of conspicuous wealth, are still on unforgiving. Merhi will continue in Monaco but there last season. “The race team are about year-old has been in hospital in his near- the starting grid. is no certainty about their future either. 85-90 percent our original group of by home city of Nice since November, Bianchi’s outstanding ninth place FULL STRENGTH “It is a little bit fluid,” Booth said, after a people, which is great,” Booth said. “A when he was flown back from Japan, handed Marussia their only points to After failing to race in Australia, long pause. “In an ideal world, I’d love few are in different positions. And we’ve and remains in a coma. date, a highlight that also secured the Manor only got back up to full staffing to have them both in for the season.” got some really good young engineers “It’s going to be difficult. It’s going to team ninth place overall in the champi- strength at this month’s Spanish Grand Manor are based in northern England who’ve just been brought through last be tough for everybody. He’ll be in the onship and some $50 million in revenue Prix and did not take part in last week’s but a move back to Banbury, near year and have been thrown in the deep next town,” Manor Marussia team princi- payments this year. Without that, the test in Barcelona because there was no Silverstone, is on the cards although the end. The core of people back at base...is pal John Booth, who has kept in close team would never have come out of point. old Marussia factory now belongs to the pretty much the same core we had last touch with the family, told Reuters. administration at the 11th hour after All efforts are directed to the new car, US-owned Haas team, who will make year.” —Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 SPORTS McIlroy shatters record with seven-stroke win

CHARLOTTE: Rory McIlroy won for the sec- ond time in three weeks and shattered the tournament record when he clinched a seven- stroke victory at the $7.1 million Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday. McIlroy started the final round with a four-shot lead, and was never seriously challenged as he compiled a steady three-under-par 69 at Quail Hollow, where he notched his first PGA Tour victory five years ago. The Northern Irishman finished at 21-under 267, a tournament record low score by five strokes, while Americans Webb Simpson (72) and Patrick Rodgers (68) tied for second on 14-under. McIlroy’s margin of victory was only one shy of his record eight-shot wins at two major championships, the 2011 US Open and 2012 PGA Championship. His demolition of the par-fives paved the way for his victory as he played them in a combined 13-under. “The way I played yester- day really set me up to go out there today. I was in control of the tournament and I just needed to shoot a solid round and that was going to get me over the line,” he said after securing his 11th PGA Tour victory, and his 18th professional triumph worldwide. He has won three times this year. “I’ve learned how to handle these positions and I’m finishing the job off the way I should, which is very pleasing. “I still feel there’s a cou- ple little areas of my game I can sharpen up on heading into the US Open but it’s very close.” McIlroy, who turned 26 on May 4, becomes WILLIAMSBURG: Minjee Lee, of Australia, holds the trophy after winning the rain the first non-American to notch 11 wins on delayed Kingsmill Championship LPGA golf tournament. —AP the PGA Tour before the age of 30, surpassing the 10 victories by South African Gary Player. When he clinched the World Golf Lee wins LPGA event Championships-Match Play two weeks ago, he joined Tiger Woods (29) and Jack Nicklaus WILLIAMSBURG: Minjee Lee didn’t holes was “to make pars,” she said, and (17) as the only players in the last 75 years to expect her rookie season on the LPGA she managed to do that at Nos. 17 and 18. win 10 events on the PGA Tour before their Tour to include a victory. Now that she She became the third rookie to win this 26th birthday. has proved herself wrong by winning the year and earned $195,000. Her earnings A day after shooting a course-record 61, Kingsmill Championship, she’s thinking were $114,651 coming in. the world number one drained any suspense she can do it again. The 18-year-old So Yeon Ryu started her day with three out of the final round by avoiding major mis- Australian, who turned professional in consecutive birdies and finished second, takes. His putter went cold and all five of his September, shook off a three-putt bogey with Alison Lee another shot back. birdies were tap-ins from inside three feet. on her first hole Monday morning and fin- “Sometimes early morning my body is still A three-putt bogey at the second hole, his ished with two pars for a 6-under 65 and not awake, but this morning my body con- first blemish since the first round, allowed 15-under 269 total. It was her first title as dition was even better than yesterday,” Simpson to move within three shots, but the a professional. Ryu said. “So I pretty much made every former U.S. Open champion’s chances effec- She became the seventh LPGA Tour shot and every putt. So, yeah, perfect this tively ended when he three-putted from four player to win before her 19th birthday. “I morning.” Alison Lee, who started on the feet at the par-three sixth. didn’t think this moment would come this par-5 15th, made birdie after Minjee Lee’s Due to a busy schedule - - he is in the year, so I’m stoked to have won,” she said bogey, trimming her deficit from four midst of a stretch of five tournaments in five after signing autographs behind the 18th strokes to two. But her approaches to Nos. weeks, McIlroy nearly did not play here this green while waiting to see if her lead 16 and 17 left her long putts, neither of year. “It was never on my schedule,” he said, would hold up. “Just because I won in my which fell, and she made bogey at No. 18. revealing that he changed his mind after the rookie season, I feel like I could probably “On 16 and 17, I felt like I hit two good CHARLOTTE: Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, raises the trophy after winning the Wells Fargo Masters last month. —Reuters do it again. It just kind of gives me confi- putts, but they didn’t go in,” the 20-year- Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club.—AP dence that I can play out here and win old student at UCLA said. “And on 18, I out here.” Lee surged into the lead Sunday just kind of gave up on myself and I with a round highlighted by a five-hole shouldn’t have done that. I should have stretch that she played in 5 under before finished strong.” Both Lees were to play in Ex-tennis star Hewitt darkness halted play. She returned to the a US Open qualifier near Richmond on Kingsmill Resort’s River Course early yes- Monday. Minjee Lee qualified with her terday with a four-stroke lead. victory, but Alison Lee forfeited her spot Having marked her ball about 15 feet and planned to try to get into a qualifier jailed for rape in S Africa from the hole Sunday night on the par-4 today in California. Perrine Delacour of 16th, she knocked her first putt about 4 France, the leader entering the final feet past the hole, then missed the come- round, closed with a 71 and finished PRETORIA: Australian-born former tennis backer, but said she didn’t let the bogey fourth. Top-ranked Lydia Ko tied for 16th Grand Slam champion Bob Hewitt was sen- bother her. Her goal for the last 2 1/2 at 5 under.—AP tenced to six years in jail in South Africa yesterday for raping and assaulting young girls he coached in the 1980s and 1990s. Nadal woes continue on clay Hewitt, 75, had pleaded not guilty to the two charges of rape and one of sexual ROME: For the past 10 years Rafael Nadal he was losing more on hard courts than assault that were brought against him by has been virtually unbeatable at Roland clay courts. Whenever he would get to three women in 2013. Garros, but that could all change at this the clay season he would win matches Hewitt won numerous Grand Slam dou- year’s French Open as the Spaniard’s and then feel like he’s back on the right bles titles during his career in the 1960s woes continue on clay. path. “This year is quite different and it and 1970s and was named to the Nadal, stunned in the final of the will be interesting to see how he bounces International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1992. Madrid Masters a week ago by Britain’s back for Roland Garros, the most success- But his name was removed from the hall Andy Murray, has won only one tourna- ful tournament he has ever played in his of fame following a series of sexual abuse ment-Buenos Aires-on his favourite sur- career.” allegations. “The effective period of impris- face this year. Given Nadal’s record in Paris, few onment is six years,” Judge Bert Bam told Having already lost twice this year to would write off the Spaniard-even if he the High Court in Pretoria after delivering Italian Fabio Fognini, Serbian rival Novak has to meet a top seed like Djokovic as separate sentences for the three crimes. Djokovic and Murray, the 14-time Grand early as the quarter-finals. “Justice must be seen to be done, even Slam winner was eliminated from the Federer, meanwhile, said Nadal has to ageing offenders and even after the quarter-finals of the Italian Open by Stan the ability to dispel doubts about his clay expiration of many years after the crime.” Wawrinka, who also beat Nadal to the court game and battle his way to a 10th Bam said that if Hewitt had been aged 50 Australian Open title in 2014. title in the French capital. when he was convicted he would have If Nadal’s defeat to Murray was confir- “You may be shocked to hear that at been sentenced to 20 years in jail, adding PRETORIA: Retired tennis player Bob Hewitt sits in the dock during his sentencing at the high mation that things were not quite going times we doubt ourselves, and anybody that Hewitt was solely to blame for his fate. court in Pretoria. —AP to plan, his failure to reach the latter who says something else is lying to you,” Hewitt was expressionless as he received stages in Rome means he will likely miss said Federer. his sentence. Following the judgement, he life sentence.” has spent much of his life in South Africa. out on a top four seeding for Roland “But that to me is no news, that’s just slumped low in the dock, speaking to his “We’re just trying to digest it,” said The former champion has also been Garros. normal for any player out there. It seems lawyers with his arm around his wife Suellen Sheehan, one of Hewitt’s victims dogged by allegations of sexual abuse in Seedings for the second Grand Slam of that he’s doing just fine and regardless of Delaille. who was in the courtroom for the sentenc- the United States where he once lived. “It’s the year, which begins on May 24, will be what anybody says to me, he is the “I have nothing to say,” Hewitt told AFP ing. Sheehan testified that Hewitt raped a victory for justice and women and chil- announced by the French Open organis- favourite for the French Open. in a low voice, clenching a tissue in his her in his car when he took her for tennis dren,” said National Prosecuting Authority ers shortly, and Nadal is unlikely to be “That guy has only lost once in 10 hand, after the court adjourned until today lessons in 1982 when she was aged 12. spokesman Velekhaya Mgobhozi. “It shows given the luxury of a top four seeding, years, there’s no way past that guy being when the defence will seek leave to appeal. Hewitt was born in Dubbo, Australia, but everyone is equal before the law.” —AFP meaning he could meet one of his main the favourite for that tournament.” Earlier Delaille Hewitt pleaded for the rivals as early as the quarter-finals. Following a defeat to Djokovic that has judge not to send her husband to jail. “I Barring 2009, when Sweden’s Robin underlined the Serbian’s hot form head- have never had to beg before but I am ask- Soderling upset him in Paris, Nadal has ing into Paris, Federer refused to budge ing you from the bottom of my heart to More frustration for Phelps won the French Open every year since on the Nadal question. please let my husband return to the farm as 2005, stretching his record to nine titles “You cannot take away the last 10 I could not survive without him,” she said, CHARLOTTE: Michael Phelps had set his like I should have,” Phelps told reporters. in 2014 last year with victory over years,” said Federer. “It’s going to be the sobbing with grief. sights on testing himself against Ryan “What I want most is to be racing the com- Djokovic. best of five sets, we know how tough Delaille, who has been treated for ovari- Lochte on the final day of competition at petition I need to be racing. I want to race It goes without saying Nadal’s strug- Rafa is physically and mentally. He is the an cancer, said she would not be safe living the Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte, Ryan and those guys. It’s frustrating falling gles have not gone unnoticed. Djokovic favourite still, at least to me... it’s all talk. alone on their citrus farm in the province of North Carolina on Sunday. short.” overwhelmed Swiss Roger Federer to “In the end, it’s the racket that’s going to In the end he was not even fast enough Phelps ended a two-year “retirement” at defend his Italian Open title on Sunday. do the talking.” Eastern Cape. But the prosecution insisted that to make the same finals as his rival. The 18- the meet in Charlotte a year ago, and made Although neither have dismissed Nadal, Given the huge expectations on Nadal, times Olympic gold medallist left the pool a splash by winning the 100 butterfly and they admit his virtually barren run on clay the Spaniard has reacted as champions Hewitt’s crimes were serious enough to deserve jail time, even though he suffers frustrated and under no illusions as to the showing promising form. has surprised them. only know how: defiantly. “I don’t know amount of improvement he needs to make A year later, the results were quite differ- “I think to be honest it surprised from a heart condition. what’s going to happen (at the French for the 2016 Rio Games. ent. Phelps had to settle for winning the everybody considering his record on clay Open), but I’m going to fight,” said Nadal. “There was a huge public outcry, not just Phelps failed to reach the championship 200 IM B final on Sunday. He failed to quali- courts over the years,” said Djokovic. “It’s Djokovic, who has never beaten Nadal at because of his status in society... but ‘A’ final in both the 200 meters individual fy for the 200 freestyle championship final something that hasn’t happened in the Roland Garros, joked that avoiding him at because child abuse being so rife in this medley and 100 freestyle races on Sunday on Friday and finished a distant seventh in last ten years. But he’s human as well and any stage would be a bonus. country. This is not a new phenomenon,” and came away from the meet without a the 200 butterfly on Saturday. Lochte sal- does have his periods where he’s not con- “I’ve never won against him at Roland said state prosecutor Carina Coetzee. fident or not winning matches. Garros, so if I get the chance to play Outside the Pretoria courthouse, activists victory. vaged his own bumpy meet by winning “This is the surface that always somebody else it would be better, hon- against abuse against children had hung “It’s just frustrating not setting myself up the 200 IM.—Reuters allowed him to regain his confidence if estly!” —AFP posters on the gates that read “Child rape = TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 SPORTS Dixon claims Indy 500 pole on a tough day

INDIANAPOLIS: One minute, Scott Ganassi Racing driver thought his No. 9 than the fastest laps turned this month. becoming the first driver to win three being England’s Justin Wilson. He will Dixon thought the numbers were a mis- car was good enough to end the Penske “It’s nerve wracking because you’re straight poles at Indy. The delay did give start sixth, the outside of Row 2, after take. The next, he was sitting on the monopoly. getting in a car you that you haven’t his team time, however, to get a backup going 225.279. Indianapolis 500 pole. On one of the But when Ed Carpenter’s primary car really driven,” the New Zealander said. car ready and he wound up in the No. 12 Marco Andretti was the top American strangest qualifying days in Indy history, went airborne in the morning practice, “I’m ready to go home and go to bed starting spot after going 224.883. He qualifier and will start in the middle of Dixon overcame rules changes, a revised the third Chevrolet car to do that this and have a good night’s sleep.” was the third car out and held the top Row 3 with an average speed of 225.189. schedule, the threat of rain and Team week, team owners, engine manufactur- Others might not rest as easily. spot for a few minutes, until Dixon, the Defending champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, Penske’s powerful four-car lineup to earn ers and series officials huddled in Power’s dream of a May sweep - winning fourth driver in qualifying line, finished the second car out, and will start on the his second Indy pole with a four-lap Gasoline Alley to find a solution. both poles and both races at Indy - end- his run. inside of Row 6 after posting a 224.573. average of 226.760 mph. They settled on removing the extra ed when the Australian couldn’t catch Because the revised schedule gave The only driver not to make the field Will Power and Simon Pagenaud, who horsepower for qualifying and instruct- Dixon. each car only one shot at the pole, Dixon was 1996 race winner Buddy Lazier, who drive for Roger Penske, will start second ed all teams to use race setups, a combi- As the speeds slowed, nobody else didn’t even have to worry about any- was late to the qualifying line in the first and third on May 24 after going 226.350 nation that sent 34 drivers trying to could, either. Three-time Indy champ body getting a second chance. And round and then couldn’t bump his way and 226.145. Penske had won eight make the May 24 race scrambling. The 5- Helio Castroneves thought he had a shot some of the Honda drivers were under- in later. straight poles. hour, 15-minute delay forced everyone at a fifth Indy pole but never topped 226 standably upset with the changes. “I just And now after a tense qualifying “I was definitely a little shocked with to scramble. and will start fifth, the middle of Row 2 feel like it’s playing into Chevy’s hands,” weekend that included a rainout one the first number when I saw it,” Dixon Despite the steep drop in speeds, after averaging 225.502. The Brazilian Graham Rahal predicted during the day and a mad scramble the next, Dixon said. “I thought the steering wheel was Dixon somehow had enough to move was trying to break a tie with A.J. Foyt delay. “Chevy’s really, because of their will try to duplicate the feat he achieved broken but broken in a good way. Yeah, into the top spot 25 minutes into quali- and Rex Mays for the second-most Indy problems with the aero kits lifting, that’s in 2008 — winning from the pole. it’s a tough week, no matter which way fying, then hung on as 29 other drivers poles behind Rick Mears (six). really what forced this issue in the first “The race for the pole is definitely you look at it, the curveballs that you get took shots at knocking him down a Juan Pablo Montoya, the 2000 Indy place. So I don’t fully understand why prestigious, but it’s not winning the with the weather, but you understand notch on the 33-car starting grid. None winner and another of the pole favorites, the Hondas should be penalized.” He was Indianapolis 500,” Dixon said. “If we that’s part of the month of May.” That could. His winning average was more qualified 15th, the outside of Row 5, right. could replicate 2008, that would be fan- meant he had to adapt on the fly. than 4 mph slower than last year’s pole- with a speed of 224.657 Chevy took eight of the first 10 start- tastic, that’s the goal. It’s very hard to Heading into Sunday, the Target Chip winning speed and almost 7 mph slower Carpenter’s crash ended his quest at ing spots with the top Honda driver pull that off.” —AP Ethiopian star Ayana targets world record

SHANGHAI: Almaz Ayana has been left “I didn’t know I was so close to the astonished by her own success as she world record,” Ayana said, admitting that looks poised to become the latest she did not actually know what the record Ethiopian distance runner to challenge was. the record books. “I was looking at running about 14:20 Yet despite seeming almost bewil- but during the race, I went faster and dered by coming so close to breaking the faster. I was surprised my body could do world 5,000m record in the Diamond that and I was surprised when I heard it League meeting in Shanghai on Sunday, was close (to the record).” her performance has convinced the shy Given that she went it alone with five Ayana that the landmark could fall to her laps to go, breaking the spirit of all her at the world championships in August. rivals and eventually finishing 26 seconds In the month when the country’s clear of her nearest pursuer, Kenyan Viola greatest runner Haile Gebrselassie retired, Jelagat Kibiwot, it seemed as if she is Ayana’s brilliant solo effort signalled that capable of much faster. Ethiopia has yet another rare talent ready “Now I want to try to break the world to beat the world. record at the world championships in The 23-year-old had previously shown Beijing,” said Ayana, who seemed a little her ability with a bronze medal at the overwhelmed by the attention that greet- 2013 Moscow world championships but it ed a run which knocked 11 seconds off Kuwaiti shooter wins bronze had not prepared athletics for her remark- her previous best time. able breakthrough run of 14 minutes Coached by her husband, international 14.32 seconds, the third fastest ever, on a 1500m runner Soresa Fida, Ayana trains AZERBAIJAN: Kuwait’s shooter Sarah Al- elite group of world shooters are participat- expected Kuwait shooters to add more windy evening in the Shanghai Stadium. near Addis Ababa at high altitude and Hawal won the bronze medal in the trap ing. He said the final of the trap event saw medals in the grand prix which concludes If it was a performance which left ath- says that her idols have been Ethiopia’s competition of the Grand Prix tournament strong competition between the top six on Saturday. He dedicated the win to the letics surprised, it felt like nothing com- great women’s distance double act of being held in Azerbaijan. shooters, but Al-Hawal succeeded in snatch- political leadership, government, and to the pared to Ayana’s own response to coming Dibaba and Meseret Defar. They are now Assistant treasurer at Kuwait Shooting ing third place. President of Asian Shooting Confederation, so close to breaking her compatriot and the only two women who have run faster Sport Club, head of the delegation Adnan Al- He said the gold medal went to Information Minster and State Minister for heroine Tirunesh Dibaba’s seven-year-old over the 12 and a half lap distance than Ibrahim, lauded Al-Hawal’s efforts to make Azerbaijan shooter Rana Alaskarova while Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem mark of 14min 11.15sec. their young successor.—Reuters this achievement in a tournament where an silver went to the Finland. Al-Ibrahim Al-Humoud Al-Sabah.

Red Bull Car Park Drift returns to Kuwait Final race on Friday, May 29

KUWAIT: After five years of its launch in 2010, compete in a challenging and fun event. The ents, the engines’ roars, the external look of the the Red Bull Car Park Drift Championship returns event will be judged by a panel of experts in car, the smoke produced by the friction of the to Kuwait with an atmosphere filled with chal- motorsports where they will give out points to tires and finally the audience’s excitement and lenge and excitement similar to all the previous each driver depending on his unique accom- cheers for the performance. events. The championship is organized by the plishments. The event is also supervised by We recall that the first Red Bull Car Park Drift Basel Salem Al Sabah Motorsport Club and spon- Lebanese drifting legend, holding the longest was held in Kuwait for the first time in 2010 and sored by Ford Middle East and Road Emergency drift record and the Middle East Hill Climbing was won by the Kuwaiti contestant Mishari Al Association in Kuwait on the upcoming 27th till champion, Abdo Feghali. Thefiri. The last two rounds of 2013 and 2014 29th of May at the Basel Salem Al Sabah arena at This event will include on its first day, were won by the Kuwaiti Nasser Al Mutairi that the 7th ring road. Wednesday the 27th of May, a workshop by topped the most challenging drivers after a fierce Contestants will go through the final race on Lebanese champion Abdo Feghali who will competition that took away the breath of the lov- Friday the 29th of May 2015 at 5pm in competi- explain to amateur and professional drift lovers ing competition audience who showed up by tive rounds where a winner will be picked to the proper techniques for safe driving, sliding thousands, with a unique driving and drift skills compete against other winners from the Middle and controlling the car in an exciting show. that allowed the judges to give him the highest East in the regional championship held in Kuwait On the following day, Thursday, May 28 the ranking points crowning him with the title. Make in November. racing rounds will start by qualifying drivers sure not to miss out on the golden opportunity During this unique event, speed and competi- through the final race occurring on Friday, May and be present in this exciting event at the Basel tion lovers don’t hesitate in showcasing their 29. During this final race, the luckiest driver and Salem Al Sabah racing track to live the thrill of unique and smooth drift skills at high speed, giv- highest ranking in points will be crowned, taking safe, unique and fun drifting in the Red Bull Car ing amateurs and professionals the chance to into consideration all the driving and drifting tal- Park Drift Championship of 2015. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 SPORTS Platini: UEFA looking to ease rules on club spending

GENEVA: UEFA is preparing to ease the Champions League. ment. UEFA has had regular talks with owned San Siro stadium, have since fall- ($22.8 million) fines to be activated for rules which limit how much Europe’s Instead, the project - which monitors European clubs since October about en behind rivals’ commercial income breaches. top clubs spend on player transfers and accounts of all clubs that qualify for the modifying rules which first sanctioned and now fail to qualify for the The threats appeared to block Man wages. President Michel Platini told Champions League and Europa League - clubs last season for spending above Champions League. City’s interest in signing Radamel Falcao French broadcaster RTL in comments has appeared to protect established their income from football business. In addition, the financial rules even- from Monaco last offseason. PSG also aired Monday that the UEFA executive clubs with worldwide commercial UEFA and the European Club tually detailed by UEFA were criticized ended attempts to sign Angel di Maria committee could relax some Financial appeal from challenges by ambitious Association declined to comment for protecting high revenue clubs like from Real Madrid. Both players went to Fair Play regulations. opponents with wealthy new owners. Monday on details of any proposals. Chelsea. Man City and PSG were able to Manchester United which has greater Barely a year after UEFA fined big- The review was explained Monday as One option could be allowing owners to spend heavily signing players after commercial income from a longstand- spending Manchester City and Paris needed to “keep pace with the ever- invest more of their own money to being bought with sovereign wealth ing global reputation. In the latest sanc- Saint-Germain 20 million euros ($22.8 changing football environment and the chase or sustain success. from Abu Dhabi and Qatar, respectively. tions announced this month, Inter was million) each for FFP violations, changes new challenges that this often poses.” In 2009, Platini claimed support from Both clubs were punished by UEFA in fined 6 million euros ($6.8 million) and could be agreed at a June 29-30 meet- “Any potential changes to the exist- some of Europe’s wealthiest club own- the first round of sanctions last May Monaco was fined 3 million euros ($3.4 ing in Prague. ing regulations will look to encourage ers - including at Chelsea, AC Milan and while winning their national league million). Infantino cited a success of FFP Launched by Platini in 2009, more growth, more competition and Inter Milan - saying they wanted to con- titles. UEFA also imposed limits on the in helping reduce financial losses for Financial Fair Play was once seen as a market stimulation,” UEFA general secre- trol spiraling spending. clubs’ future transfer spending and clubs by more than 75 percent since threat to expel high-profile clubs from tary Gianni Infantino said in a state- The Milan clubs, which share the city- salary bills, with further 20 million euro 2011.—AP US women beat Mexico 5-1

CARSON: Sydney Leroux realized what she’d Chalupny entered the game to start the been missing. Leroux made her first start of second half and scored on her first touch, the year and scored twice in a 5-1 victory for with a feed from Wambach in the 46th the United States over Mexico on Sunday minute, to put the Americans up 2-1. night. The forward started off 2015 with a After Wambach took advantage of the right foot injury and had been working her penalty kick when Arianna Romero was called way back into peak form. for a handball, Leroux added her second on a “Coming out there and scoring those fast break in the 61st minute. Wambach’s goals, it made me miss scoring a lot,” she said. header closed out scoring. “You don’t realize it until it happens.” Abby “Obviously I’m happy to get on the field Wambach also scored twice in the second and get the minutes any way I can, but more send-off match for the United States in than that I’m happy to contribute and score advance of the Women’s World Cup next goals,” Wambach said. month in Canada. Earlier this week, both teams played Wambach, who came in as a substitute to closed-door matches against Canada, which start the second half, scored on a penalty kick also was training in Southern California. in the 58th minute and added a header in the Canada beat Mexico 1-0 on Thursday. A day 72nd minute to bring her career total to 182 earlier, Canada and the United States played goals. She has scored 24 goals against to a 1-1 draw. Because the matches were Mexico, the most has against any nation. Lori closed, they do not count as international Chalupny added a goal for the United States friendlies. early in the second half. It is the policy of US Soccer not to com- Ariana Calderon scored on a header for ment on such matches, but Ellis said she was Mexico late in the first half, snapping Hope pleased with her team’s performance. Solo’s shutout streak at five matches. It was “We got everybody in the game, so it was the first goal the U.S. conceded to Mexico good to see our depth,” Ellis said, ticking off since November 2010, when Las Tri surprised what she saw. “Played it on turf. I thought at the Americans with a 2-1 victory in World Cup times our speed of play was very, very good. qualifying. The Americans were playing with- We created a lot of opportunities. It was just out forward Alex Morgan, who has a bone really good for us to play such a good oppo- bruise in her left knee. Morgan also may miss nent this close to the World Cup.” the final send-off match against South Korea The United States was officially coming off MILAN: Juventus players celebrate at the end of a Serie A soccer match in this file photo. —AP at Red Bull Stadium in New Jersey on May 30. a 3-0 victory over Ireland last Sunday in the “She’s doing well. We still have not had her first of a three-match send-off series before back in full training, but she’s feeling better the World Cup. Wambach scored twice and and we’re going to keep it precautionary and defender Julie Johnston added a goal. Mexico Treble-hunting Juve head be conservative with her through the end of coach Leo Cuellar told The Associated Press this camp and potentially through the next that he will likely wait to announce his World camp as well,” coach Jill Ellis said. Cup roster until closer to the May 25 deadline, Mexico goalkeeper Cecilia Santiago was because of injuries that have impacted his into Cup final against Lazio the star early on, fending off two tremendous squad. Mexico forward Tanya Samarzich attempts by Megan Rapinoe in the 14th watched the match from the sidelines on MILAN: When Massimiliano Allegri was sacked Wednesday’s match at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico: rounds remaining. “Now we’re closing for a bit minute. Santiago played during the 2011 crutches with her right foot in a boot. by AC Milan in January 2014, few could have the league chapter and opening that of the World Cup at age 16, becoming the youngest Samarzich, who played for USC, was appar- predicted that a year later he would be on the JUVE HOODOO Italian Cup final,” Lazio coach Stefano Pioli said. women’s player to appear in goal in a tourna- ently injured in one of Mexico’s closed-door brink of steering Juventus to treble success. Juventus may be aiming to win a record 10th “We have to have the perfect match if we want ment match. matches. Italian football authorities themselves had lit- Italian Cup but it has a weak record of late in the to have a chance of victory.” Leroux scored from a seemingly impossi- “Obviously when the US has so many tle faith in that happening, scheduling the Italian competition and will be looking to end a 20-year ble angle in the 28th minute, for her first goal opportunities, something is not right,” Cuellar Cup final for a day after the Champions League drought. The Bianconeri last lifted the cup in NO MORATA in 14 matches, to put the United States up 1- said after Sunday’s match. “I think we needed showpiece - and having to hastily rearrange 1995, beating Parma to clinch the double. It Alvaro Morata is very much Juve’s man of the 0. It was her 34th career goal. to step on the field stronger mentally in order after Juventus triumphed at Real Madrid last missed out on a treble after losing the UEFA Cup moment, but will be missing from the cup final. “She’s gotten herself fit,” Ellis said about to execute what we’ve been practicing. It’s week. final - to Parma. Since then it has lost in the final The Spaniard scored in both legs against Real Leroux. “I said coming into this camp, I just very difficult to defend all the time against But, having wrapped up the Serie A title with three times. Madrid to send Juventus through to the sense the focus in her. She’s been training the U.S. if you don’t keep possession of the four matches remaining, Allegri could pick up his In the intervening years Lazio has won five Champions League final - at the expense of his really well, deserved the start and she did ball.” The United States, ranked No. 2 in the second trophy against Lazio on Wednesday in times, including a victory over Juventus in 2004. former club - and netted a late winner in great.” world, opens the World Cup on June 8 with a the cup, before targeting the final piece of the Indeed Lazio has proved almost unbeatable in Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Inter Milan. Morata Nayeli Rangel got a shot off when Solo match against Australia in Winnipeg, puzzle against Barcelona in Berlin on June 6. the showpiece event, winning on six of the sev- futher endeared himself to fans with an unusual was occupied in the 36th minute, but it went Manitoba, while No. 25 Mexico opens with Allegri had the luxury of resting many of his en occasions it has reached the final. The only celebration - putting on a pair of sunglasses and slightly wide of the far post. Las Tri evened it Colombia on June 9 in Moncton, New star players at Inter Milan on Saturday and the final Lazio lost was in 1961. striking a ‘deal with it’ pose. just before the half on Calderon’s header. Brunswick.—AP second-string Juventus side still won 2-1 against However, Juve will have to do without him at the only Italian team to have won the treble - HEATING UP the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, as Morata is under Jose Mourinho in 2010. This could be the week that leaves Lazio cele- suspended after being sent off against “The match proved that Juve’s great season, brating all summer - or it could leave the fans Fiorentina in the semifinal. on all three fronts, is down to the entire squad,” dreaming of what might have been. “I’m very disappointed not to be there, but it’s goalscorer Claudio Marchisio said. “We have to Days after the Italian Cup final, Lazio faces always like that for me, I’m never happy when I remain focused, even though we have already fierce rival Roma in an eagerly anticipated derby don’t play,” Morata said. “I’m convinced, however, reached our aim in the league. We have to try to match which is a direct fight for second place in that my teammates will give it their all to win the keep up the tempo with a view to the two finals.” Serie A. cup. The team always wants to win, just like the Here are some things to know about Lazio is a point behind Roma, with two boss tells us. It doesn’t matter who plays.” —AP Messi leads Barca from crisis club to champions

MADRID: A year that equals the best in Barcelona’s FULL REPERTOIRE meetings this campaign. Meanwhile, Neymar’s 37 history, with La Liga in the bag and Champions If Messi’s 54 goals and 30 assists have been the goals means he has struck more than the likes of League and Copa del Rey finals to come, couldn’t catalyst for Barca’s stellar run, Neymar and Luis Samuel Eto’o, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo or Thierry Henry have started more inauspiciously. Suarez have starred in the supporting role. ever managed for Barca in a single season. The Catalans opened 2015 with a 1-0 defeat at Messi’s upturn in the new year coincided with Although often overlooked given his star-stud- Real Sociedad on the field and descended into full Suarez recovering his best form after a four-month ded squad, Enrique also deserves his share of the CARSON: Christine Press of the US (center) vies for the ball with Mexico’s Christine blown institutional crisis off it. ban for biting at the World Cup and a switch in credit. The former Celta Vigo coach’s rotation policy Murillo during their football match. US defeated Mexico 5-1 in a pre-World Cup Lionel Messi and Neymar had been left on the positions between the two as the Uruguayan was much criticised in the first half of the season. friendly. —AFP bench in San Sebastian after returning back from played more centrally to allow Messi to use his full Enrique didn’t name the same starting line-up their Christmas holidays later than the rest of their repertoire of skills from a deeper role. for two consecutive league games until mid- teammates, a decision which didn’t rest well with Suarez has added a different dimension to January. However, whilst title rivals Real Madrid AVB tastes success in Russia the former as he skipped an open training session Barcelona, a directness and, at times, nastiness that have floundered physically in the final few months offers more variety than had even Guardiola’s tro- of the campaign, Barca have got stronger when it with the club’s fans the next day. phy-laden four years in charge. matters most. MOSCOW: After rough spells in London, and dilapidated Soviet-era stadiums. On the same day, sporting director Andoni Andre Villas-Boas is tasting success in Russia. Some clubs have no stadium at all - Zenit’s “He gives Barca the aggression that is so impor- Fittingly it was at Atletico, exactly a year to the Zubizarreta was sacked and his assistant and club The man known as AVB arrived at Chelsea in opponent Sunday, FC Ufa, was only founded tant in the attacking third,” said Atletico boss Diego day since Los Rojiblancos won the league at the legend Carles Puyol walked. 2011 amid a blizzard of headlines hailing him in 2010 and has played “home” games in cities Simeone, who, having seen his side go unbeaten in Camp Nou, where the league title was won on The following week Luis Enrique’s job was on as the heir to Jose Mourinho - a young across Russia this season because its own sta- six games against Barca last season, lost all four Sunday thanks to a piece of Messi genius.—AFP Portuguese coach who, like Mourinho, had dium is unfit for use. the line as champions Atletico Madrid visited the won a pile of trophies with FC Porto. Villas-Boas had a difficult start to life in Camp Nou, but rather than leave their coach out to The honeymoon didn’t last. At Chelsea, his Russia. Arriving in March 2014, he took over dry, Barca produced their best performance of the long-term project to revive the club’s fortunes in the middle of a close title race and, despite season and set in motion a run of 29 wins in 32 lasted less than nine months. Then at winning seven of his first nine games in games to propel them to glory on all fronts. Tottenham, he managed for a year-and-a-half charge, lost out to CSKA by a single point. “From the game against Real Sociedad, every- before a 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool ended his Worse, Zenit’s old hooligan problem resur- thing changed,” Messi admitted weeks later. “The tenure. faced. With their team losing 4-1 to Dynamo attitude, the desire of the team to go out on the When Villas-Boas resurfaced with Zenit St. Moscow in the penultimate game of the sea- field in a different way and to press.” Petersburg, still only 36, another failure could son, fans stormed the pitch. The sight of one The biggest change came from Messi himself, have seen the former golden boy slip into bare-chested supporter punching Dynamo though. A week after the Sociedad game, the four- obscurity. player Vladimir Granat was a dramatic con- time World Player of the Year had to watch Instead, he has thrived away from the trast to the image of a modern European club Cristiano Ronaldo pick up his third Ballon d’Or and limelight, leading Zenit to its first Russian title that Zenit management had carefully culti- pronounce he was coming for Messi’s record. since 2012 on Sunday. His top scorer is vated. This season Zenit has been untouch- Yet, in the five months which have followed it, Brazilian forward Hulk, once Villas-Boas’ star able. Villas-Boas’ first full campaign in charge Messi has again taken the lead in the rivalry striker at Porto and now reunited with his old started with eight straight wins, with 26 goals between the two and recovered the level that boss. scored and only four conceded. None of made him the world’s best between 2009 and In swapping the English Premier League Zenit’s title rivals came close to matching the 2012. “I see him strong, quick, competitive. He has for Russia, Villas-Boas left behind the com- performance of a team which has not lost a returned to being the player I had the privilege to forts of the world’s richest competition for the league game since November. The only black coach,” said the most successful coach in Barca’s grittier reality of a league which pits big clubs mark was a Champions League campaign history, Pep Guardiola, after watching a Messi mas- like Zenit and CSKA Moscow against provin- which saw Zenit eliminated in the group terclass eliminate his Bayern Munich side in the SPAIN: Barcelona’s defender Jordi Alba (right), Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi cial clubs with small crowds, muddy fields stage.—AP Champions League last week. (center) and Barcelona’s players celebrate in this file photo. —AFP High stakes, Ex-tennis star security as Pakistan Hewitt jailed for isolation ends rape in S Africa

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HOUSTON: Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) is blocked by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals. — AP Rockets pound Clippers in game seven

HOUSTON: The Houston Rockets humbled means anymore,” said Clippers point guard “It’s a long summer,” said a disappointed Curry’s top-seeded Golden State Warriors All Star guard Kyrie Irving is also now ail- the Los Angeles Clippers 113-100 in game Chris Paul, who had 26 points and 10 assists. Paul. “It’s getting old, to tell you the truth. I are set to meet the Harden-led Houston ing, after he aggravated tendinitis in his left seven of their NBA second round playoff “Like Ricky Bobby said,” he went on, refer- have to get better. It starts with me.” Rockets in a Western Conference shootout, knee against Chicago and could be limited series Sunday to reach their first Western encing a Will Ferrell Hollywood movie char- The Rockets, after back-to-back first- and across the coast the Cavaliers and against the Hawks. Conference final since 1997. acter, “if you’re not first, you’re last. Close round exits, finally made the NBA final-four Hawks face off in the East with each team His status will be one of many uncertain- James Harden tallied 31 points, seven isn’t good enough.” again for the first time since ‘97 — two years trying to make a rare appearance in the NBA ties for the Cavaliers, whose playoff inexpe- rebounds and eight assists, while Dwight The Rockets move on to face the top- after the Hakeem Olajuwon-led teams won Finals. rience extends to their embattled coach Howard finished with 16 points and 15 seeded Golden State Warriors starting on back-to-back NBA titles in 1994 and 1995. Cleveland’s chances have rested on the David Blatt. Blatt was a European coaching rebounds for the Rockets, who became just Tuesday in Oakland. They closed out the They will face a Golden State team who won broad shoulders of James since he giant but his rookie season in the NBA is the ninth team ever to rally from a 3-1 series series three days after stealing game six in all four meetings between the two during announced last off-season he would be proving to a challenge, and coaching mis- deficit to win in seven games. Los Angeles, where they rallied from a 19- the regular season. “This was a great test for returning home to the Cavaliers following a cues has his job status rumored to be in “They had stretches where they did some point second-half deficit for a 119-107 victo- us,” said Howard. “I think we passed it, so it’s four-year run with the Miami Heat. jeopardy. things that got us off our game a little bit, ry. time for the next one.” Blake Griffin had 27 James has played in the last four NBA Across the sidelines will be Atlanta’s sec- but for the most part we stayed in attack This is the Clippers’ first season under points and 11 rebounds for Los Angeles and Finals, winning two, and a trip to a fifth con- ond-year coach Mike Budenholzer, who mode,” said Rockets coach Kevin McHale. new ownership, but it has ended in familiar DeAndre Jordan added 16 points and 17 secutive might be his greatest feat consider- won Coach of the Year and leads a feel- “We just had a lot of guys play well.” It style. It’s the third time in four years the rebounds. ing the youth and fading health of the Cavs. good Hawks group known for its teamwork. marked another playoff meltdown for the Clippers have failed to get past the second Meanwhile, Stephen Curry and James James is averaging nearly a triple-double Atlanta used unity to capture the East’s Clippers, who have never made it to the round. Harden will rehash their MVP race rivalry, in the playoffs (26.5 points, 10. 2 rebounds, top seed, and boasts six players averaging NBA semi-finals in franchise history and Trevor Ariza hit a three-pointer with 55 while Cleveland’s one-man band of LeBron 7.9 assists) as Cleveland swept Boston in the double figures in scoring in the post-season. looked to be in command of this series after seconds left in the fourth that pushed the James will test Atlanta’s team harmony as first round and overcame Chicago in the The Hawks defeated Brooklyn in the open- notching three wins in dominating fashion. Rockets’ lead to 11 and all but clinched the the conference finals tip off in the National second round despite the absence of ing round, and posted a tough win over “So close? I don’t even know what that series victory. Basketball Association. injured forward Kevin Love. Washington, also in six games. — Agencies Ayew named League One Players slam courtside African player of the year holes at Italian Open

PARIS: Ghana forward Andre Ayew celebrated “Finishing third is important and the result ROME: Serbian Novak Djokovic was of Roland Garros, the climax of the clay his final days with Marseille by being named against Bastia is important,” said Ayew refer- among three Italian Open finalists to hit court season, Djokovic was in no mood for yesterday best African player in France’s ring to Marseille’s bid to take the final out at organisers after a “dangerous” semi- suffering an injury that would compound League One. Champions League place on offer. final win in which he escaped twisting his his bid for a first French Open title in Paris. Ayew, 25, finishes in front of Ivory Coast’s “But this game is not just any game for ankle in holes that appeared on court. He added: “We had some places where the Max Gradel (Saint-Etienne)and Tunisia’s me. “I don’t know how to approach this. I Djokovic, the defending champion and holes are really deep... it’s not just for the Aymen Abdennour (Monaco). The winger-a didn’t think this day would come, me leaving top seed, will play Swiss rival Roger serve, if you make those holes and you’re member of the Ghana side that lost to Ivory the Velodrome after 11 years at Marseille. Federer in Sunday’s final at the Foro Italico sliding and getting into that hole, you can Coast 9-8 on penalties in this year’s Africa Cup “I just want to skip Saturday. But that’s life. in Rome after ousting Spain’s David Ferrer twist your ankle easily. of Nations final-was picked by a jury of jour- The day is coming and I don’t know what will 6-4, 6-4. “That was my point, that it’s dangerous nalists and received the Marc-Vivien Foe happen. But I need to focus on this game.” But several times during his match, to really play in these conditions just over- Trophy handed out by French radio station RFI Ayew, whose younger brother Jordan was Djokovic called officials to fill in holes all for injuries. Not just for myself, for and TV channel France 24. also at Marseille before leaving for Lorient at which began appearing near the baseline. everybody. Afterwards, he admitted his frustration and “But there’s not much you can do “I am very honoured to have received such the beginning of the season, has attracted criticised organisers for failing to have the except fix the hole that’s going to be even a prize,” said Ayew, whose father Marseille leg- interest from several English clubs including court properly prepared in time. bigger the next point. “It comes down to end Abedi Pele was African footballer of the relegation-threatened Newcastle, a regular “The thing I wish I’d done better was dealing with it and accepting it’s the same year three times. “It’s not just anything for an raider of Ligue 1, Tottenham, Arsenal and the not to get frustrated that much, but peo- for your opponent and moving on. I just African player in France. France has had a lot club he idolised as a boy - Liverpool. ple need to understand at this level every hope for the sake of this tournament, of good African players. His decision to leave is a mixture of single thing matters to us, especially the which I like very much, next year they take “I have often been close to winning it and Marseille not being able to meet his wage court and the playing conditions,” said more time in preparing the court.” this year was the good one. It just proves I demands and a wish to seek a new challenge. Djokovic. “It’s obvious the court is not But he wasn’t alone: both Maria have to work even harder... Only work pays. “The president (Vincent Labrune) has spoken where it’s supposed to be condition-wise. Sharapova and Federer suffered similar “It’s been a good season. Maybe one of my thus everything has been brought out into FRANCE: Marseille’s Ghanaian forward Andre Last year was better, this year, as I under- experiences on centre court as they best. I’ve improved a lot. I am happy but I can the open more or less,” said Ayew, who scored Ayew vies for the ball in this file photo. —AFP stand, they started making the court too advanced to the women’s and men’s finals. do better and work harder to improve even 10 goals in 27 appearances this season, after or financial reasons. late, a few weeks ago. Sharapova, who will meet Spain’s Carla more.” Saturday’s win over Lille. “I was expecting more, I hoped the club “And it’s not enough for a professional Suarez in Sunday’s final after ousting Ayew, who played in both the 2010 and “I am going to leave the club and it is a would have a more competitive team for next tournament and a Masters 1000 event. So I Russian compatriot Daria Galvinova in hope for next year they will prepare it bet- straight sets, said the court was below 2014 World Cup finals, said that next page turned. “There are lots of things behind year that could be title contenders and that’s ter because once you start playing there’s standards. “It is definitely not up to the Saturday’s match which will be his final one the decision. We tried to find a solution which not certain. “Also the club cannot offer me the for Marseille after over a decade at the club would enable me to stay but for both parties not much you can do.” standards the court should be for this type same salary that I’m on at the moment,” added With less than 10 days to go till the start of event, that’s no secret,” she said. — AFP would be very strange. it was complicated, whether it be for sporting Ayew. — AFP MEIRS supports Boursa Kuwait Security Company

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CAIRO: An Egyptian trader checks a monitor at the Egyptian Exchange in Cairo. Egypt’s government yesterday suspended a tax imposed on the market’s capital gains for two years, causing shares to rise in early trading. — AP Egypt puts capital gains tax on hold Govt aims to fix state finances, lure investors

CAIRO: Egypt froze plans for a 10 percent tax years surprised the market after the finance He said the decision, which awaits Sisi’s reflects the difficulty of maneuvering through economy. Al-Sisi has launched a series of on capital gains yesterday, reversing a central minister told reporters last month the govern- approval later this week, was aimed at structural reforms,” said Mohammed Abu ambitious mega-projects, including announc- component of its economic reform agenda ment would only amend the payment improving liquidity in the stock market. “The Basha, an economist at regional investment ing plans to build an entirely new capital city that investors had criticized. It kept in place a method. decision will reflect positively on the volume giant EFG Hermes. “They had a huge list of to relieve congestion in Cairo and developing 10 percent tax on stock dividends. The Cairo of trading by foreigners in the market and on things they need to do to fix the economy.” industrial zones around the Suez Canal. bourse had previously been exempt from any Cairo index surges direct investment in Egypt in general,” said Egypt’s economy has been battered amid Cabinet spokesman Hossam Al-Qaweish taxes on capital gains or dividends. The Cairo index, which hit a five-month Mohamed Maher, chief executive of broker- turmoil and instability in the country since said yesterday’s decision was aimed at pre- The taxes, approved by President Abdel low last week, surged 6.2 percent after the age Prime Holding. after the 2011 popular uprising that ousted serving the “competitiveness of the Egyptian Fattah Al-Sisi last July as part of efforts to over- announcement. It was headed for its biggest The introduction of the new taxes sparked former autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Foreign financial market.” He said the measure is part haul an economy battered by years of political daily gain in 22 months, with at least a dozen a sell-off last month by disgruntled investors, investment dried up - from a high of $13 bil- of the ongoing efforts to achieve economic turmoil, were challenged in court last month. stocks reaching their daily 10 percent limits. who complained the tax regulations were too lion in 2007-2008, it plunged to $2.2 billion reforms while taking into consideration Former army chief Sisi, who ousted Egypt’s The prime minister and the investment minis- complicated and would make the bourse less after the uprising. Tourists, one of the coun- impact of such measures on the general first freely-elected president following mass ter opened the trading session earlier in an competitive compared with other markets. try’s main sources of revenue, fled while investment atmosphere. The government protests against his rule, has promised serious unusually public show of support for the Allen Sandeep, head of research at NAEEM growth rates fell from more than 7 percent took nearly 10 months after passing the capi- reforms to win back foreign investors who fled stock exchange. Brokerage, said the capital gains freeze trans- before the uprising to around 2 percent after tal gains tax last year to issue executive regu- the market after a 2011 uprising. “The government reaffirms the impor- lated into “a reduction in the cost of capital in Mubarak’s ouster. lations explaining how the tax would be col- Egypt must balance reforms aimed at nar- tance of the bourse and its role in attracting general. At the same time, this for now, rules Now, the government is trying to send the lected, a delay that caused uncertainty in the rowing a budget deficit of around 10 percent foreign investments to Egypt,” Investment out earlier concerns over the actual imple- message that it’s open for business. It hosted market. At the time the law was passed, with efforts to boost business activity. The Minister Ashraf Salman told Reuters by mentation of the capital gains tax.” an international investment conference in experts said the tax was hardly explained to decision to delay the capital gains tax for two phone. The suspension of the tax “more or less March that saw billions pledged to boost the investors. — Agencies Kuwait investors flee to real Egypt surges on tax estate: Baitak Capital CEO KUWAIT: Investors kept away from the Kuwait Stock Petrochemical Industries Co., expected that his company delay; Gulf mixed Exchange (KSE) and moved to real estate sector due to low- will post better dividends, noting it witnessed huge expan- er oil prices, Baitak Capital CEO Abdulaziz Al-Marzouqi said. sions since its foundation. The company’s activities cover all Speaking at a forum organized by Baitak Capital yesterday, petrochemical industries in collaboration with a number of DUBAI: Egypt’s bourse posted its biggest daily gain in 22 SAUDI, UAE Al-Marzouqi said that some investors were attracted by Gulf companies, he added. months yesterday after the government said it had put on Saudi Arabia’s stock index inched down 0.1 percent amid markets as they provide more investment opportunities to Meanwhile, Mashaer Holding Company CEO Jassem Al- hold a new tax on capital gains from stock market operations. a mixed performance by local stocks after the Riyadh-led foreign investors. Awadhi said the value of the company’s portfolios hit Markets in the Gulf were narrowly mixed as a truce in Yemen coalition resumed air raids against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. He noted that the Kuwaiti market includes 191 compa- about KD 40 million distributed in three countries: Kuwait, expired. The Cairo index surged 6.5 percent to 8,798 points, Although Yemen is not a big concern for Gulf financial mar- nies compared to 170 ones in Saudi Arabia, but with a value Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The value of investment in Kuwait with all stocks positive. At least a dozen names, including kets, renewed fighting and fears of escalation may have of five times higher than those in Kuwait. He said that the reaches KD 12 million, 25 million in Saudi Arabia and 10 blue chips Talaat Moustafa Group and EFG Hermes, surged affected the sentiment of retail investors slightly. Saudi Basic Kuwaiti market needs positive steps for attracting investors million in Egypt, he indicated. The company’s total assets their daily 10 percent limits, indicating the rally could contin- Industries and National Commercial Bank, the two biggest through the support of the public and private sectors and hit KD 57.7 million with a shareholders’ equity of KD 38.2 ue in the next session. listed companies in the kingdom, slipped 0.5 and 0.9 percent providing reliable information about the listed companies. million, he said, adding book value per share reached 210 The government froze plans for a 10 percent tax on capi- respectively. On his part, Fuad Akbar, head of projects of Qurain fils. — KUNA tal gains for two years, reversing a central component of its Saudi Airlines Catering lost 1.0 percent as its shares economic reform agenda that investors had criticized. It kept stopped carrying a quarterly dividend. Dubai’s stock index in place a 10 percent dividend tax. The introduction of the inched up 0.1 percent as local stocks were mixed. Dubai Parks new taxes last month sparked a sell-off by disgruntled and Resorts was one of the most traded stocks, surging 4.0 China, UAE oil firms sign $330m deal investors, who complained that tax regulations were too percent as it broke through technical resistance at 1.02 TOKYO: A subsidiary of China’s oil and gas responsible to build oil gathering stations, The China Petroleum Engineering is complicated and would make the bourse less competitive dirhams, a level from which it retreated a few times in April giant has signed a contract worth $330 pipelines, power transmission lines, as affiliated with China National Petroleum than other markets. The main Cairo index fell 5 percent in and May. million with an Abu Dhabi’s petroleum well as sewage systems. Hou Haojie, gen- Corp, China’s largest oil and gas producer April. Shares in Egypt’s Orascom Construction listed on the NAS- firm for a development project at the eral manager of China Petroleum and supplier, and has a history of working Putting the tax on hold “translates to a reduction in the DAQ Dubai exchange rose 4.1 percent, echoing the rally in United Arab Emirate southern Mender oil- Engineering, said the Mender project, its counterparts in the UAE. Back in 2008, cost of capital for investors in general - specifically, Egyptian Cairo. Abu Dhabi’s index edged up 0.7 percent as lenders First field, state press reported yesterday. The which follows company’s successful work it won a contract worth $3.29 billion in a and Gulf investors,” Cairo-based Naeem brokerage said in a Gulf Bank and Union National Bank climbed 1.3 and 3.2 per- joint project between China Petroleum on programs to develop the emirate’s partnership with UAE’s state-run interna- research note. “At the same time, this also rules out earlier cent respectively. Engineering and Construction Corp. and crude pipeline and Asab oilfield, has tional petroleum investment company on concerns over the actual implementation of the capital gains Qatar’s benchmark fell 0.5 percent as Ezdan Holding Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil demonstrated his company’s growing the Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline project. tax and the challenges that might arise on calculation and pulled back 6.2 percent, after surging 26 percent over the Operations will help boost the latter’s dai- market reputation and strong global com- The project, which became fully opera- recoveries.” previous few days because of its inclusion in MSCI’s emerging ly crude production from 1.4 million bar- petitiveness. The Mender oilfield sits in a tional in 2012, aims to secure supply of The Cairo index faces technical resistance at 8,860 points, markets index last week. Oman’s bourse edged up 0.3 per- rels to 1.8 million by 2017, according to desert area more than 300 kilometers crude oil, and reduce oil transportation this month’s peak; any clean break would trigger a minor cent but United Finance fell 0.8 percent after Bank Nizwa said Xinhua News Agency. south of Abu Dhabi. It has a production through the Straits of Hormuz, one of the double bottom formed by the April and May lows and point- it had withdrawn its proposal for a merger with the firm in The contract, signed on Sunday, stip- capacity of about 20, 000 barrels on a dai- world’s most strategic waterways for glob- ing up to around 9,400 points. the face of rival bids — Reuters ulates the Chinese company will be ly basis. al crude trade. — KUNA TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 BUSINESS News MEIRS supports Boursa in brief

OPEC daily basket price Kuwait Security Company down, stands at $62.74 VIENNA: OPEC daily basket price shed 39 cents, reach- ing $62.74 a barrel last Friday, compared with $63.13 the day before, the cartel has announced yesterday. The NBK, Zain Group, KIPCO and BKSC join hands new OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol KUWAIT: The Middle East Investor Relations (Angola), Oriente (Ecuador), Iran Heavy (Islamic Society (MEIRS) - Kuwait Chapter organized Republic of Iran), Basra Light (Iraq), Kuwait Export on April 20 the Chapter’s first meeting in (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Qatar 2015, held in the presence of a large number Marine (Qatar), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE) of attendees, including representatives from and Merey (Venez). In their annual meeting last its founding members NBK, Zain Group, KIP- November 27, 2014, OPEC oil ministers had agreed to CO and independent member Dalal Al- leave production at a level of 30 million barrels a day. Dousary, as well as representatives from Boursa Kuwait Securities Company (BKSC). DIB picks arrangers for The meeting was also attended by investor potential dollar sukuk relations experts and representatives from Kuwait’s leading listed companies. DUBAI: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has picked six banks to In line with the government’s commit- arrange fixed income investor meetings from Thursday for ment to improving conditions in the stock a potential benchmark size, US dollar-denominated senior market, MEIRS announced it is working sukuk issue, a document from lead arrangers showed. DIB, alongside regulators and stakeholders to the largest Islamic bank in the United Arab Emirates, has raise the standard and quality of corporate mandated First Gulf Bank, HSBC, Maybank, National Bank investor relations. MEIRS is an independent, of Abu Dhabi, Standard Chartered Bank and itself to not-for-profit organization dedicated to pro- arrange the meetings in Asia and Europe. Meetings will be moting international best practice Investor held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday and Singapore on Friday Relations standards across the region and before concluding in London on Tuesday, the document has setup its Kuwait chapter last year to reaf- showed. The offer will be under DIB’s $2.5 billion sukuk firm its commitment to the local market. program, subject to market conditions. Through training courses, forums and other outreach activities, the Kuwait Chapter will serve as an educational platform and ICBC Dubai branch narrows will help establish a diversified community price guidance for bond of investor relations professionals in Kuwait to implement best practices and boost DUBAI: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has transparency and communication between revised price guidance for a benchmark five-year debut investors and listed companies. bond from its Dubai branch, which was expected to Oliver Schutzmann, MEIRS Chairman, price later, a document from lead managers showed. said: “Together with NBK, Zain Group, KIPCO Chapter Chairman and Executive Director of cessful and constructive” thanks to the high- tions community. At BKSC, we are very inter- The bank, China’s largest by assets, has set final price and BKSC, and our trusted partners and Zain Group Investor Relations, said, “Along level participation, with experts and repre- ested in identifying these challenges so that guidance at 120 basis points over US Treasuries, the industry stakeholders, we aim to implement with my colleagues from NBK and KIPCO, we sentatives of major companies that are list- we can implement best practices in this document showed, tighter than the initial price guid- best practices which will boost the creation recognize the importance of holding meet- ed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, who important area.” ance of around 145 basis points over treasuries of a diversified world of investor relations ings to help raise awareness regarding the enriched the discussions and provided guid- MEIRS announced in 2014 the inaugura- announced earlier in the day. The deal, rated A1 by experts in Kuwait and the wider Middle East role of investor relations in Kuwait, which is ance on how to help improve the investor tion of its Kuwait chapter, and the recent Moody’s, has so far attracted orders totalling more than markets, which will in turn increase the level vital for continued coordination and cooper- relations function. meeting showed strong commitment to the $3.5 billion from investors, the document added. ICBC of transparency and professionalism in deal- ation between corporations, regulatory bod- Al-Khars said: “BKSC is pleased to be part provision of added value to the members of picked Citigroup, Emirates NBD, National Bank of Abu ing with local and international investors.” ies and investors.” of these efforts, and looks forward to more the Society and its associate chapters. It was Dhabi and itself to arrange the transaction. This meeting represents one of the Abdal continued: “The main role of the cooperation with the members of MEIRS in agreed that a series of investor relations largest hosted by MEIRS since its establish- investor relations departments is to all the projects and initiatives it launches in courses will take place in Kuwait between Bank Nizwa withdraws ment, and was undertaken in the presence strengthen the channels of communication order to reinforce the main channels of com- 23and 24 May 2015, through which the United Finance merger of Oliver Schutzmann, Chairman of MEIRS; with shareholders and investors in such a munication and interaction with and for list- United Kingdom IR Society together with Alex MacDonald-Vitale, Board member of way that helps us outline a true picture of an ed companies.” MEIRS will award an accredited Investor DUBAI: Oman’s Bank Nizwa has withdrawn its proposal for MEIRS and representative of HSBC; and organization’s value.” Al-Khars added: “Such meetings and dis- Relations Certificate to the delegates. This is a merger with United Finance, Nizwa said yesterday, after Clemence Piot, General Manager of MEIRS. Dia Al-Khars, Secretary of the Board of cussions give us a better understanding of the only specialized accredited certification United received rival offers and invited all suitors to enter a Mohammad Abdal, MEIRS Kuwait BKSC, described the meeting as “very suc- the challenges that face the investor rela- for Investor Relations in the Middle East. formal bidding process. In February, Nizwa approached United Finance with a merger proposal, but other potential bidders subsequently expressed interest. Last week, United OMV warns on Libya, invited National Bank of Oman, Nizwa and Al-Omaniya Saudi March oil exports Financial Services to participate in a bidding process. Nizwa, which started operating in January 2013 and is one highest in over 9 years of two full-fledged Islamic banks in Oman, said in February Yemen as profit hit that it saw the proposed merger as a way to speed up its DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s crude Arabia’s determination not to cede growth. Its statement yesterday did not explain its decision VIENNA: Austrian energy group OMV said yes- out special items and inventory gains or losses, exports rose in March to their market share to higher-cost pro- to drop the idea. terday it was unlikely to resume production in still beat the average estimate of 322 million in highest in almost a decade, official ducers, such as US shale drillers. war-torn Libya or Yemen before winter, after a Reuters poll of analysts. data showed yesterday, a sign of The kingdom and others in the Bidders shrink for headline profit fell by half as low oil prices OMV’s refining margin rose to $7.45 per bar- unexpectedly strong global Organization of the Petroleum weighed on its upstream business. It also said rel in the quarter from $1.63 a year ago, bene- demand as the top oil exporter Exporting Countries (OPEC) have Citigroup’s Egyptian overcapacity in Europe would drive an improved fiting from low oil prices. But overcapacity in revved up its output to the loftiest resisted cutting production to refining margin down again. OMV’s bigger rivals Europe would bring it down again, it said. rate on record. shore up oil prices. retail business including Chevron, Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch It also said it expected regulatory problems The OPEC heavyweight shipped Saudi Arabia burns more crude Shell, have leant on their refining divisions to that had capped margins on its petrol station 7.898 million barrels per day (bpd) to generate power for air-condi- DUBAI: The number of banks in the running to buy buffer profit slumps when oil is cheap. business in Turkey to continue. Low oil prices, of crude in March, up from 7.350 tioning heading into summer. It Citigroup’s consumer business in Egypt has fallen as the bid- OMV had previously reported first-quarter which slumped to about $45 per barrel at the million bpd in February and 7.474 has also been feeding more crude ding process enters its final stages, banking sources said. Bids output fell to 303,000 boe/d from 318,000 in the start of the quarter, forced OMV to scale back million bpd in January, figures sup- to domestic refineries as it expands from at least three banks are believed to still be under con- previous quarter . In peaceful times its produc- its investment plans last year and give up on its plied by Riyadh to the Joint oil product exports. sideration, the sources said. Two are from the United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Islamic tion was supported by a combined 40,000 boe/d aim of reaching output of 400,000 barrels of oil Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) It burnt 351,000 bpd in March, Bank (ADIB) and Emirates NBD (ENBD). The third, Egypt’s from Libya and Yemen. But OMV did not expect equivalent per day by 2016. showed. up from 315,000 bpd in February, production in Libya to resume this year and force It expects 2015 Brent crude oil prices to Commercial International Bank, said last month it had decid- That was the highest level since and domestic refiners processed ed to submit a binding offer. It was not clear whether other majeure declared last month in Yemen would average between $50 and $60 per barrel. “Our November 2005, when the king- 1.909 million bpd, down from 2.084 stay in place for six months, Jaap Huijskes, head portfolio is in a position to deliver a positive bidders were still in contention, but the number has shrunk dom shipped 7.962 million bpd, million bpd of crude a month earli- greatly since the start of the year, when as many as ten banks of exploration and production, told analysts on a operating result even with an oil price of according to JODI, an international er, the JODI data showed. Saudi conference call. around $50,” Chief Financial Officer David had been in the running, the sources said. body set up to promote trans- Arabia raised its crude production Outgoing Chief Executive Gerhard Roiss earli- Davies told a conference call. Citi’s net investment in Egypt was around $250 million as er said the firm had no plans to quit either coun- OMV, which has reduced its workforce by 6 parency in oil markets. in April to a record high, pumping of mid-2013, according to a US Securities and Exchange try. OMV’s shares fell 7.2 percent to 28.14 euros percent from last year, is restructuring its Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi has said 10.308 million bpd, a Gulf industry Commission filing. The business has eight branches and at 1042 GMT, while the European sector was off downstream business. In terms of divestments, Saudi Arabia produced some 10.3 source told Reuters last week. That about 800 staff, serving about 100,000 customers, according 0.6 percent. OMV will focus on assets most recently million bpd of crude in March, eclipsed its previous recent peak of to a bank spokesman. acquired. highlighting the strength of global 10.2 million bpd in August 2013, A final decision on a successful bidder is expected in com- CASH FLOW HICCUP OMV said it had entered into oil price hedges demand, which has helped lift according to records going back to ing weeks, one of the sources said. Bidders should have an OMV’s clean current cost of supplies earn- between July 2015 and June 2016 for a volume refinery profit margins to their the early 1980s. April export figures existing presence in the Egyptian market. Citigroup and ings before interest and tax (clean CCS EBIT) in of 50,000 barrels per day. Davies said OMV would highest in years. have not yet been published by ENBD declined to comment. An ADIB spokeswoman told the first quarter halved to 333 million euros not reach its goal of staying cash flow neutral The increase underlined Saudi JODI. —Reuters Reuters there was no update on its bid. —Reuters ($380 million). The headline figure, which strips after dividends this year. —Reuters

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Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. GOLD Saudi Riyals 81.310 US Dollars Mint 0.299200 0.303400 20 gram 240.320 Jordanian Dinar 426.125 10 gram 122.860 Asia ASIAN COUNTRIES Egyptian Pound 39.491 5 gram 62.110 Bangladesh Taka 0.003548 0.004148 Japanese Yen 2.525 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.242 Chinese Yuan 0.047384 0.050884 Indian Rupees 4.758 Indian Rupees 4.751 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036962 0.039712 Pakistani Rupees 2.974 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Pakistani Rupees 2.961 Srilankan Rupees 2.248 Bangladesh Taka 3.876 Indian Rupee 0.004549 0.004950 Philippines Pesso 6.777 Nepali Rupees 2.966 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000019 0.000025 Cyprus pound 741.050 Singapore Dollar 227.500 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Japanese Yen 0.002439 0.002619 Japanese Yen 3.525 Hongkong Dollar 39.056 Australian Dollar 228.83 Kenyan Shilling 0.003165 0.003165 Canadian Dollar 256.02 Syrian Pound 2.595 Bangladesh Taka 3.890 Korean Won 0.000267 0.000282 Swiss Franc 330.75 Nepalese Rupees 3.025 Philippine Peso 6.790 Malaysian Ringgit 0.080622 0.086622 Euro 342.58 Malaysian Ringgit 85.500 Thai Baht 9.033 Nepalese Rupee 0.003037 0.003207 US Dollar 302.60 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 49.040 Pakistan Rupee 0.002776 0.003056 Sterling Pound 476.95 Thai Bhat 9.970 GCC COUNTRIES Philippine Peso 0.006703 0.006983 Japanese Yen 2.56 Turkish Lira 116.910 Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Saudi Riyal 80.790 Bangladesh Taka 3.885 Singapore Dollar 0.223292 0.229292 Qatari Riyal 83.221 Indian Rupee 4.731 South African Rand 0.019258 0.027758 Omani Riyal 787.110 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.244 Bahrain Exchange Company Bahraini Dinar 804.570 Nepali Rupee 2.952 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001879 0.002459 UAE Dirham 82.484 Pakistani Rupee 2.968 Taiwan 0.009731 0.009911 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Thai Baht 0.008754 0.0009304 UAE Dirhams 82.26 Europe ARAB COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 803.17 Belgian Franc 0.007899 0.008899 Arab Egyptian Pound - Cash 41.710 Egyptian Pound 39.55 British Pound 0.459748 0.468748 Jordanian Dinar 429.88 Bahraini Dinar 0.796720 0.804720 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.611 Czech Korune 0.004258 0.016258 Omani Riyal 784.78 Egyptian Pound 0.038736 0.041836 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.414 Danish Krone 0.041108 0.046108 Qatari Riyal 83.33 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Tunisian Dinar 158.040 Euro 0.331630 0.339630 Saudi Riyal 80.61 Iraqi Dinar 0.000186 0.000246 Jordanian Dinar 427.440 Norwegian Krone 0.036179 0.041379 Jordanian Dinar 0.423076 0.430576 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.032 Romanian Leu 0.075798 0.075798 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Syrian Lira 2.159 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Slovakia 0.009025 0.019025 Lebanese Pound 0.000150 0.000250 Morocco Dirham 31.542 Swedish Krona 0.032470 0.037470 Swiss Franc 0.317413 0.327613 Moroccan Dirhams 0.021754 0.045754 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.111932 0.118932 Nigerian Naira 0.001249 0.001884 US Dollar Transfer 302.800 US Dollar 302.900 Omani Riyal 0.780481 0.786161 Canadian Dollar 255.880 Euro 338.830 Australasia Qatar Riyal 0.082460 0.083673 Sterling Pound 468.130 Sterling Pound 475.240 Saudi Riyal 0.080110 0.080810 Euro 345.788 Australian Dollar 0.230296 0.241796 Canadian dollar 250.450 Syrian Pound 0.001283 0.001503 Swiss Frank 276.932 New Zealand Dollar 0.216950 0.226450 Turkish lira 112.230 Tunisian Dinar 0.155691 0.163691 Bahrain Dinar 799.730 Swiss Franc 325.590 Turkish Lira 0.111932 0.118932 UAE Dirhams 82.500 America Australian Dollar 240.120 UAE Dirhams 0.081460 0.082609 Qatari Riyals 83.740 Canadian Dollar 0.244052 0.252552 US Dollar Buying 301.600 US Dollars 0.298700 0.303400 Yemeni Riyal 0.001368 0.001448 BUSINESS TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

Dr Lina Shabib, Jordan Minister of Transport, inaugurates the first flight. Air Arabia Jordan goes operational with first flight to Kuwait

AMMAN: A new era of low-cost aviation in the nectivity for people living in Jordan, Air Arabia Commenting on the launch of flights, Adel our priorities, especially given their capacity to new low cost carrier (LCC). Queen Alia Levant began today as the first Air Arabia Jordan aims to support the on-going develop- A Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air generate jobs and service contracts, thus posi- International Airportis Air Arabia’s fifth global Jordan flight departed its base at Queen Alia ment of the local economy by bringing more Arabia, said: “Jordan is a country full of poten- tively impacting the national economy at large. fixed-based operation, following Sharjah and International Airport in Amman. The airline’s tourists and business people into the tial with its steady economy and historical We are pleased that Air Arabia Jordan has cho- Ras Al-Khaimah in the UAE, Alexandria in inaugural flight to Kuwait City was marked by a Kingdom. It will also create a significant num- attractions. Therefore, the Kingdom’s travel sen QAIA as its newest hub, which consequent- Egypt, and Casablanca in Morocco. ceremony attended by senior executives from ber of skilled jobs in the fast-growing aviation and tourism growth is a key driver for its sus- ly will create healthy competition that will Air Arabia, listed on the Dubai Financial the airline, the Jordanian aviation industry and sector. tainable economic development. Today marks inevitably spur innovation and market growth Market, is the largest low cost carrier (LCC) member of the press. “The Kingdom’s newest carrier provides the start of a new era of value air travel for within the Jordanian aviation industry.” operator in the MENA region. The carrier began Inaugural flight 9P 301 departed Amman Jordan-based passengers with cost-effective people in Jordan and across the Levant. We are The newly established carrier is managed operations in October 2003 from its main hub QA International Airport today at 12:00 pm options to travel across the region while offer- confident that Air Arabia Jordan will comple- by Air Arabia Group and will operate a fleet of at Sharjah International Airport in the UAE. It local time and was received upon arrival by ing excellent value-for-money opportunities ment and positively contribute to the overall new Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with the has since grown to serve more than 100 desti- officials at Kuwait International Airport. Air for regional travellers to visit Jordan” said Riad all aviation growth from and into the world’s most spacious economy seat pitch. nations, spanning Europe, the Middle East, Arabia Jordan will also launch its services to Khashman, Chairman of Air Arabia Jordan. “We Kingdom.” Earlier this year, Air Arabia announced the Africa and Asia from four international hubs in Jeddah, Erbil and Sharm El Sheikh on May thank the local authorities for their continuous In turn, Kjeld Binger, Chief Executive Officer establishment of its fifth international hub in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt. 19th, 20th and 21st respectively. The new air- support and presence today; we are confident of Airport International Group - the Jordanian Jordan following the acquisition of a 49 per Founded in 2002 and listed on the Amman line will offer customers comfort, reliability, that being a national Jordanian carrier based in company responsible for the rehabilitation, cent stake in Petra Airlines with its principle Stock Exchange, RUM Group is one of Jordan’s and value for money air travel from and into Amman, Air Arabia Jordan will play an impor- expansion and operation of Queen Alia shareholder RUM Group maintaining a 51 per leading travel and transport provider provid- The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. tant role in supporting the on-going economic International Airport (QAIA)- stated, “At QAIA, cent stake. The new partnership has led to the ing wide range of hospitality and tourism serv- In addition to increasing international con- growth and tourism development of Jordan.” establishing new routes is at the forefront of creation of Air Arabia Jordan, the Kingdom’s ices across the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Renault Kuwait, technician completes training

DUBAI: Ermilo Cupido attended the Renault Electro Mechanic (EM) Technical training at Renault - Dubai Technical Hub , conducted recently. Course covered advanced tech- nologies like double clutch and direct Fuel injection. He scored excellent grade in the final skill assessment which con- sisted of theory as well as many practical tips and situation analysis. Previously he has successfully completed the Renault Mechanic Technical Training Level - ML1 & ML2. On this occasion, Chief Operating Officer of Al Babtain group, Mohammed Shalaby, expressed his appreciation for the employee’s efforts and motivation in continuous learning. “These training course are part of the Company’s vision of having best skilled employees to ensure their peak perform- ance, which finally add value in serving the end customer. Skilled and professional staff are our main focus areas in meeting customers convenience and expectations,” he noted. A memento of appreciation was presented to Cupido and other team members joined in congratulating him on his suc- The 2015 GMC Acadia is now available cess. Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain, Group General Manager (Human Resources and Administration) , Al-Babtain Group added “Our group is committed to developing its peo- with unprecedented support package ple to learn new technologies, thus ensuring excellence in customer service”. KUWAIT: GMC Middle East has just launched design. 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Every GMC model, including Yukon and exterior colors Crimson Red Tintcoat, Dark ed controls, and streaming stereo audio offer more fuel-efficient pickups, crossovers Yukon XL full-size SUVs, is available in Denali offer to creditors Sapphire Blue Metallic and Midnight from the phone. Most importantly, IntelliLink and SUVs. luxury trim. GMC also offers customers a Amethyst Metallic and a new 20-inch wheel enables seamless integration of stowed The GMC portfolio in the Middle East fea- high-level aftersales service experience. DUBAI: Saudi Arabian family conglomerate Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi and Brothers (AHAB), at the centre of one of the US homebuilders’ confidence Middle East’s largest debt restructurings, said yesterday it Greece needs bailout would present an improved offer to creditors on June 2. in sales prospects ebbs The firm collapsed in 2009 along with Saad Group, a sep- deal by end of May arate Saudi business empire led by Maan Al-Sanea. Since then, NEW YORK: US homebuilders are feeling January and February closed construction sites the two have been battling over who was to blame for the ATHENS: Greece’s cash-strapped govern- while the Athens Stock Exchange dropped slightly less confident about their sales and likely pushed back potential sales this issues affecting their conglomerates. AHAB has direct liabili- ment signaled yesterday it needs a deal nearly 2 percent in midday trading. prospects, a reflection of the sluggish start to spring, traditionally the peak period for home ties to banks and financial institutions worth around $6 bil- with its bailout lenders by the end of the In the talks, Greece’s left-wing govern- this spring’s home-selling season. Even so, sales, to later in the year. Job gains over the lion, it disclosed in May 2014, when it made an initial offer to month to avoid defaulting on its debt, as ment is proposing reform measures that builders’ overall sales outlook remains favor- past year have put homebuyers in a stronger creditors of a minimum of 20 cents on every dollar owed. renewed concern rattled the country’s might protect Greeks hammered by a six- able. The National Association of Home financial position, which also points to AHAB had agreed a draft that improved on that offer with finance markets. For almost four months, year recession, but lenders say they remain Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index stronger sales this year. And the average rate a five-member committee charged with negotiating on behalf Greece has been haggling with its credi- too vague. Athens has already pooled cash released yesterday slipped to 54 this month, on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage remains low of creditors, it said in a statement. tors over what economic reforms it must reserves from schools, hospitals and local down two points from 56 in April. by historic standards. Last week it stood at 3.85 Under the earlier proposal, claimants would have make before it can get the final installment government to fund the state’s debt pay- Readings above 50 indicate more builders percent. A year earlier, the rate was 4.20 per- received an initial cash payment equivalent to 10 percent of of its bailout plan, worth 7.2 billion euros ments. And Sakellaridis confirmed the view sales conditions as good, rather than cent. all outstanding claims, which AHAB intended to fund from ($8 billion). government this month used a reserve poor. The latest reading is up nine points from Builders remain optimistic that sales will some of the proceeds of the sale of its securities portfolio. It has survived the last few weeks by account with money in a currency unit a year ago. Measures of current sales condi- pick up. The NAHB’s index of future sales Under the new proposal, claimants will share the entire value scraping together cash from reserve used by the IMF to repay a loan to the tions and traffic by prospective buyers also fell. expectations has been tracking upward all of the portfolio, AHAB said. In the earlier proposal, AHAB’s real accounts, but admits it is running out of Fund. Builders’ outlook for sales of single-family year. The latest NAHB index was based on estate assets were to be used as collateral for a minimum level options as key debt repayments come due Sakellaridis also insisted Greece would homes over the next six months edged higher. responses from 298 builders. Its measure of of debt recoveries. Claimants will now also keep an interest in next month. not accept a one-off bank deposit levy to “Consumers are exhibiting caution, and want current sales conditions for single-family the real estate value beyond such minimum thresholds. “We have demonstrated that we can resolve the cash crisis - a similar measure to be on more stable financial footing before homes declined two points to 59, while a Also, the proposed sharing of litigation-based debt recov- repay our (debt) obligations so far - with had been used in euro-zone member purchasing a home,” said NAHB Chief gauge of traffic by prospective buyers dipped eries between AHAB and claimants has been adjusted to give great difficulty, we are not hiding this,” Cyprus two years ago. Economist David Crowe. one point to 39. Builders’ outlook for sales over the company more of an incentive to obtain maximum gains, government spokesman Gabriel In Spain, meanwhile, the country’s con- Sales of new US homes plummeted 11.4 the next six months rose one point to 64. AHAB said. Sakellaridis said. To honor its debt obliga- servative economy minister said he was percent in March, as the spring buying season Though new homes represent only a frac- The company said further details of the proposal tions this summer, Greece needs more confident an agreement will be reached in opened with sharp declines in the Northeast tion of the housing market, they have an out- remained to be worked out, including documentation and a financial assistance, he said. As a result, the coming days. Speaking at a business and South, according to the Commerce size impact on the economy. Each home built timeline. Ninety of 109 identified claimants, representing Sakellaridis expects a deal with creditors breakfast yesterday, Luis de Guindos said Department. New home sales slid to a season- creates an average of three jobs for a year and approximately 60 percent of the overall debt, are formally “by the end of May.” Uncertainty over Greece an agreement was imperative giv- ally adjusted annual rate of 481,000, a swift generates about $90,000 in tax revenue, involved in the settlement process or have written to AHAB to Greece caused the interest rate on the en Greece’s financial difficulties. He said he reversal from an annual sales pace of 543,000 according to NAHB data. say they will participate, the company said last month. government’s two-year bonds - a gauge of was not aware of any alternative emer- in February, which had been the strongest per- The builder survey data sent shares in most The steering committee comprises Arab Banking Corp, default risk - surge about 3 percentage gency plan should an accord not be formance in seven years. Even so, sales for the US homebuilders slightly lower, with UCP Inc BNP Paribas, Emirates NBD, Fortress Investment Group and points yesterday to above 24 percent, reached. — AP January-March period increased versus the declining the most. The broader market was Standard Chartered. — Reuters same quarter last year. Winter storms in flat in morning trading yesterday.— AP BUSINESS TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 European stocks slide amid Greek jitters

LONDON: Europe’s main stocks slid yesterday, wiping out Banking shares fell across Europe. Britain’s Lloyds shed Over the weekend, Greek newspapers reported that Greece’s failure to meet the 5 June deadline could trigger earlier gains, as the banking sector took a hit from con- 1.27 percent to 87.87 pence in London, while the country came close to not making a 750-million-euro a general election - and the panic that would create is cerns over Greece’s unresolved crisis, dealers said. Commerzbank dropped 1.75 percent to 12.32 euros in debt repayment to the International Monetary Fund last likely to result in the imposition of capital controls,” he London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index of top companies Frankfurt. week. warned. shed 0.32 percent to 6,938.70 points in early afternoon French pair Credit Agricole and Societe Generale saw In foreign exchange activity yesterday, the European deals. their share prices slid 4.01 percent and 2.98 percent, to ‘Important week’ for Athens single currency fell to $1.1386 from $1.1446 late in New In Paris, the CAC 40 index fell 1.17 percent to 4,935.20 stand at 13.67 euros and 43.32 euros respectively. “This week really is an important one for Greece,” said York on Friday. Most of Asia’s key markets diverged points and Frankfurt’s DAX 30 lost 0.46 percent to 11,396 Greece wants to reach a loan deal with its EU-IMF cred- dealer Alistair Cotton at traders CurrenciesDirect. “Reports Monday following a strong end to last week and another points compared with the close on Friday. Athens stocks itors by the end of May to resolve an acute cash shortage, out over the weekend suggest that it was a struggle for record close on Wall Street. shed 1.07 percent, while Milan dived 1.97 percent in val- the government said. Greece’s new radical Syriza-led gov- Greece to make its recent 750-million-euro payment to Shanghai shed 0.58 percent and Sydney fell 1.33 per- ue. “Greek banks are running short on collateral and there ernment and its EU-IMF creditors have been stuck in a the International Monetary Fund, and it’s likely it won’t be cent, but Tokyo ended 0.80 percent higher and Seoul are mounting concerns that the country may be forced deadlock for four months over the reforms needed to able to pay the next instalment due on 5 June.” gained 0.34 percent. Asian investors took a breather after to implement capital controls if a deal cannot be reached release a final 7.2 billion euros ($8.2 billion) in bailout Around 1.5 billion euros are now due to the IMF in Friday’s rally across most indexes. quickly-which is weighing on sentiment and driving funds. June, including 302.5 million euros on June 5. “An EU Friday’s US gains came after more weak data indicating Greek equities lower and borrowing costs higher,” said The delay has led to concerns Athens is running criti- leader’s summit on Thursday and Friday (21 - 22 May) a recovery in the world’s number one economy may not Rebecca O’Keeffe, head of investment at online stockbro- cally short of cash and may soon end up defaulting, might see the proposal of an extension to payment be as strong as thought, making an expected interest rate ker Interactive Investor. which could set off a messy exit from the euro. terms,” added Cotton. “More seriously for the euro, hike unlikely in the near future. — AFP Oil holds as ME turmoil offsets supply outlook LONDON: Oil prices firmed yesterday after to $55 a barrel. At the same time, the bank a major advance by Islamic State militants raised its 2015 price assumption from $52 a in Iraq. Islamic State overran the western barrel to $58 a barrel. city of Ramadi in the biggest defeat for the “We see global oil demand being met by Baghdad government since last summer. US shale, which is continuing to benefit Front-month Brent futures were up 7 from efficiency and productivity improve- cents at $66.88 a barrel by 1050 GMT after ments, and OPEC,” Goldman said in a earlier climbing earlier to $67.88 a barrel. report. US crude rose 42 cents to $60.11 a barrel. Signs that OPEC was unlikely to cut out- “The fact that Islamic State can still carry put in its key meeting next month put fur- out major operations even after nearly a ther strain on the supply outlook. Kuwait year of air strikes confirms that Iraq will OPEC Governor Nawal Al-Fuzaia said that remain unstable for a long period,” said oversupply in the global oil market is due Richard Mallinson, geopolitical analyst at to slow demand and a rise in production London-based Energy Aspects. from shale oil, but not from the “However, in the short term, supply risks Organization of Petroleum Exporting don’t look higher than before. The market is Countries. still oversupplied and if prices go much Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister Rokneddin higher in the US we could start to see some Javadi told Reuters that OPEC was unlikely drilling returning, which would slow down to cut output in June, and that Iran hoped the rebalancing process.” Goldman Sachs its crude exports would return to pre-sanc- lowed their Brent crude price assumption tions levels of 2.5 million barrels per day from 2016 to 2019 from $70 a barrel to $62- within three months once a deal to lift an $65 a barrel and for 2020 from $70 a barrel oil embargo is finalized. — Reuters Gold hits 3-month high after run of US data

LONDON: Gold hit three-month highs some considerable period.” yesterday, rising for a fifth session, as a On the wider markets, the dollar rose run of soft US data supported expecta- against the euro but remained close to tions that the Federal Reserve will hold last week’s near four-month lows. off raising interest rates for the time European shares fell 0.5 percent. Investors being. are awaiting minutes of the Fed’s April Spot prices rose 3 percent last week, policy meeting, due on Wednesday, for their biggest weekly climb in four clues on the central bank’s opinion on the months, after recent downbeat readings economy and when it could raise rates. of the US jobs market, retail sales and Hedge funds and money managers consumer sentiment led analysts to con- increased net long positions in silver and clude that an imminent rate increase is gold in the week ended May 12, US unlikely. That took some pressure off Commodity Futures Trading Commission gold. An increase in rates would raise the data showed on Friday. opportunity cost of holding non-yielding Hedge fund Paulson & Co kept its bullion, while boosting the dollar, in stakes unchanged in most of its gold which it is priced. Spot gold was up 0.3 investments in the first quarter, a filing percent at $1,226.82 an ounce at 1131 with the US Securities and Exchange GMT, while US gold futures for June deliv- Commission showed. Silver was up 0.6 ery were up $1.00 an ounce at $1,226.30. percent at $17.60 an ounce, while plat- The metal has held in a near $50 range, inum was up 0.2 percent at $1,165.50 an capped around $1,225, since mid- ounce and palladium was down 0.1 per- February. cent at $789.65 an ounce. “The data out of the United States As the annual industry gathering hasn’t been particularly good, and peo- Platinum Week began in London, the ple seem to think that interest rate rises World Platinum Investment Council said have been kicked further down the in a report it expected the platinum mar- road,” Simon Weeks, head of precious ket deficit to shrink this year. Norilsk metals at the Bank of Nova Scotia, said. Nickel and other investors aim to com- “If gold can stay above $1,225, there’s plete a purchase of palladium from room to move to $1,240 and even Russia’s central bank that it outlined last $1,250, particularly because the $1,175- year by the end of 2015, deputy chief 1,225 range has been in place for quite executive Pavel Fedorov said. — Reuters Planemaker Dassault to double Rafale output

GENEVA: Dassault Aviation will double ty at French defence firm Thales, which has production of its Rafale combat jet within been disrupted by a series of management two to three years of the completion of a changes. Last week, Thales confirmed the planned sale to India, its chief executive company’s chief executive and temporary said yesterday. The French planemaker is chairman Patrice Caine in the combined also in talks with several other countries roles of CEO and chairman after former util- including Malaysia, after recently winning ities chief Henri Proglio refused to accept its first export contracts with Egypt and the chairmanship. Qatar, CEO Eric Trappier added. Trappier said there were no plans to He was speaking to Reuters at the revert to the previous proposal of splitting EBACE business jet exhibition outside the two roles, which had been designed to Geneva. Trappier last week said Dassault reconcile differences between core share- would increase production of the Rafale if it holders Dassault and the French govern- signs a third export contract but it did not ment over who should run Thales. Trappier give a timeframe. also said Dassault intends to remain a It currently produces 11 Rafales a year. shareholder in Thales for the long term, but India has pledged to order 36 of the planes does not seek a majority stake, something directly from the French government after that would require a new shareholder pact. talks stalled with Dassault over a larger “The less we talk to the government, the deal. Dassault said he hoped the govern- better things go as far as that subject is ment-to-government contract would be concerned,” he said. finalized this year, adding: “Once the India Dassault owns 25.3 percent of Europe’s contract is signed we will double produc- largest defense electronics group and has a tion in two to three years.” shareholder pact with the French govern- Trappier also signaled a period of stabili- ment, which owns 26.4 percent — Reuters China to spend $40bn on railways to push growth BEIJING: China’s top economic planning body ern cities of Chengdu and Nanning, it quoted has approved the construction of six railways the NDRC as saying. No information was given expected to cost some 250 billion yuan ($40.8 on how the central and local governments will billion) to support the faltering economy, a fund the lines. report said yesterday. A separate NDRC document released yester- The National Development and Reform day said there are plans to promote public-pri- Commission (NDRC) hopes the spending on the vate partnerships to attract private capital into lines extending more than 1,000 kilometers infrastructure construction. China’s gross (620 miles) in total will “stabilize” economic domestic product expanded 7.4 percent last growth, the official Xinhua news agency report- year, the slowest since 1990. Growth weakened ed. further to 7.0 percent in the January-March peri- There will be four high-speed lines in the od, the worst quarterly result in six years. eastern provinces of Shandong and Jiangsu, Authorities have taken a series of steps to stim- and in the northeastern province of Liaoning, as ulate the economy, including an interest rate well as two rail transit systems in the southwest- cut this month-the third in six months. — AFP TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 BUSINESS Oil prices see positive reversal

KAMCO Monthly Oil Market Report

KUWAIT: Oil prices saw a positive reversal during Non-OPEC oil supply growth is expected to April-15 and had an overall upward trend on the continue in 2015 and to expand by 0.68 mb/d to back of a number of positive developments. For the average at 57.16 mb/d, a marginal decrease of 10 first time in 2015, US crude oil inventories have tb/d from the previous estimates. Non-OPEC sup- started declining as reported by the EIA in its two ply is expected to see growth primarily during 1H- consecutive weekly reports. Moreover, shale pro- 15. Estimates also indicate a downward revision in ducers have reduced overall oil output as highlight- US oil supply by 56 tb/d in Q1-15 while Canadian ed by the declining number of rigs in the US, oil output was revised up by 53 tb/d in same quar- although an increase in offshore oil fields offset ter. Non-OPEC supply growth in 2015 is expected part of the decline in the US, according to IEA’s to experience increases in 1Q and 4Q, while supply April-15 monthly report. In the MENA region, OPEC growth in 2Q and 3Q is forecast to decline. reported a slightly higher demand for 2015, which coupled with the ongoing situation in Yemen, OPEC oil production & spare capacity boosted oil prices. Nevertheless, on a full year basis, OPEC crude One of the key factors that led to expectations oil average monthly production for the first four of a higher global oil demand in 2015 included the months of 2015 increased at 2.2 percent or around announcement from China regarding a fresh eco- 678 tb/d to average around 31.01 mb/d, compared nomic stimulus package. The world’s second- with average monthly production of 30.33 mb/d largest oil consumer announced interest rate cuts for full year 2014. On a year-on-year basis, average in order to boost growth in the country. oil production in the OPEC region has increased at Furthermore, a relatively weak US dollar also sup- 4.6 percent during April-15 as compared to 29.91 ported oil prices during the month. mb/d during April-14. OPEC oil production was Meanwhile, the IEA in its monthly report point- recorded at the highest average monthly level ed out to a slowdown in US shale output (growth since November-12. to slow by 80 tb/d in May-15). However, it also high- Saudi Arabia’s share of production increased lighted a growth in production by other non-OPEC from 31.5 percent during March-15 to 32.0 percent producers namely Russia (+185 tb/d in April-15) during April-15 whereas the share of Iraq declined and Brazil (+17 percent during Q1-15). The agency from 12.1 percent in the previous month to 11.7 also raised its forecast of 2015 non-OPEC produc- percent during April-15. The share of UAE tion growth by 200 tb/d to 830 tb/d. increased from 9.0 percent in March-15 to 9.3 per- OPEC Reference Basket settled at an average of cent during April-15, even higher than 9.2 percent $57.30/b during April-15, an increase of 9.2 percent in February-15. Iran’s contribution declined from or $4.85/b. The month closed with an OPEC oil 9.1 percent to 8.9 percent during April-15 although price of $62.21/b, a strong monthly gain of 21.8 the absolute level of production by Iran remained percent or $11.15/b after seeing consistent gains flat as compared to the previous month (2.78 since the start of the month. Kuwait Blend Spot mb/d). It is pertinent to note that the change in Price FOB averaged at $56.0/b during April-15, a share in total production was primarily due to strong gain of 10.9 percent as compared to March- quarterly results of major oil companies across the cent as compared to March-15 average price of decline by 0.13 mb/d during 2015. higher production in UAE and some of the non- 15 average price of $50.5/b. globe. SABIC reported a 39 percent drop in profits $50.5/b. Kuwait oil closed April-15 at $61.08/b GCC countries. Meanwhile, the monthly report Total world oil demand for 2015 was slightly for Q1-15 as the company pledged to postpone recording a monthly surge of 24.7 percent as com- World oil supply from IEA pointed out that OPEC production rose upgraded from last month’s forecast and is estimat- non-vital spending. Similarly, Q1-15 profits for pared to March-15 closing price of $49.0/b. In line Total non-OPEC supply remained broadly by 160k b/d to 31.21 mb/d in April-15, up almost ed to expand at a higher rate than the previous Royal Dutch Shell fell by 56 percent year-on-year with OPEC oil price, the price trend of Kuwait oil unchanged from the previous month’s report and 1.4 mb/d y/y, the highest level since September- year, growing by 1.18 mb/d from the 2014 level to whereas that of Exxon Mobil almost halved to $4.9 also continued to rise in May-15 with a gain of 1.6 is estimated to have averaged 56.48 mb/d by the 12. average around 92.50 mb/d. The upward adjust- Bn. Meanwhile, the IEA in its monthly report high- percent or $0.96/b to reach $62.04/b as of 12-May- end of 2014, an increase of 2.17 mb/d or 4.0 per- Total OPEC production remained unchanged ments took place primarily in OECD Europe that lighted a decline in US oil inventories as shale oil 15 after touching a peak of $64.76/b during the cent. In its latest report, OPEC has revised 2014 during April-15 (+1.6 percent during March-15) to saw an upward revision of almost 50 tb/d on the supplies lose momentum amid low oil prices. The first week of May-15. Meanwhile, European Brent supply figures for OECD Americas with a down- stand at 31.30 mb/d. However, within the group, back of an the improving economy in large parts of agency also slightly increased (+50 tbpd) its 2015 Spot Price FOB averaged at $59.5/b during April-15 ward revision of 69 tb/d in Q4-14 supply for the US there were a number of changes in production at the continent, colder weather during Q1-15 and an oil demand expectations led by an even higher recording a gain of 6.5 percent or $3.64/b. partially offset by higher supply in Canada (a revi- the country level. Production in Saudi Arabia extremely low baseline for the last three years. expectation for world oil consumption in 2015. sion of 10 tb/d as compared to previous month’s declined by 100 tb/d to 10 mb/d whereas UAE and On the supply side, non-OPEC oil supply growth OPEC Reference Basket settled at an average of World oil demand report indicating a growth of 0.28 mb/d in 2014 to Algeria increased the production by the same is expected to expand by 0.68 mb/d to average at $57.30/b during April-15, an increase of 9.2 per- Total world oil demand for 2015 was slightly average 4.31 mb/d). The resulting decline was 20 quantity, each. In Iraq, production declined by 94 57.16 mb/d, a marginal decrease of 10 tb/d from cent or $4.85/b. The month closed with an OPEC upgraded from last month’s forecast and is esti- tb/d for the total OECD Americas region during tb/d and in Angola, the decline was 160 tb/d as the previous estimates. Non-OPEC supply is expect- oil price of $62.21/b, a strong monthly gain of 21.8 mated to expand at a higher rate than the previ- Q4-14. Moreover, total non-OPEC supply in Q4-14 compared to the previous month, the steepest ed to see growth primarily during 1H-15. percent or $11.15/b after seeing consistent gains ous year, growing by 1.18 mb/d from the 2014 lev- saw a downward revision in the latest report to absolute decline in the group. Other countries that since the start of the month. Prices continued to el to average around 92.50 mb/d. The upward average 57.71 mb/d, although this represents an recorded marginal increase in production included Oil prices rise in May-15 on the back of several positive fac- adjustments took place primarily in OECD Europe increase of 2.32 mb/d as compared to Q4-13. Nigeria (+80 tb/d), Libya (+40 tb/d), Qatar (+25 Oil price saw a v-shaped recovery during April- tors (rising demand expectations, slowdown in US that saw an upward revision of almost 50 tb/d on Meanwhile, the most recent IEA monthly report tb/d) and Venezuela (+13 tb/d). During April-15, 15 as average monthly oil price reached the high- shale production) in addition to some level of per- the back of an the improving economy in large pointed out that the oil market continues to OPEC was producing at 83.45 percent capacity, est level in 2015. Prices continued to rise during ceived threats from the Yemen situation on oil sup- parts of the continent, colder weather during Q1- remain uncertain despite US oil inventories have slightly higher than last month’s rate of 82.73 per- May-15 as OPEC oil reached a 2015 peak level of ply. Nevertheless, For FY-2015, OPEC Reference 15 and an extremely low baseline for the last three declined for the first time since January-15. The cent. Saudi Arabia was operating at 80.0 percent of $64.96/b on 6th May 2015. The surge in the oil Basket’s average value of $52.89/b was 45.1 per- years. Moreover, in OECD Americas, demand agency said that oil supply continues to outstrip its capacity, a marginal decline from previous prices comes on the back of a slowdown in US cent lower as compared with FY-2014 average of expectations in the US was slightly upgraded by demand. Oil supply was almost 3.2 mb/d more month’s production rate. The total spare capacity shale oil production in addition to the ongoing $96.29/b. 10 tb/d. Demand expectations in the US continue than what it was in the previous year. The agency by OPEC countries stood at around 6.21 mb/d, or conflicts in Yemen. Moreover, oil price weakness Kuwait Blend Spot Price FOB averaged at to remain positive as the risk is on the upside led expects US shale oil output growth to slow by 80 around 16.5 percent of total capacity. since the start of the year was reflected in the $56.0/b during April-15, a strong gain of 10.9 per- by higher demand especially for transportation tb/d this month. and industrial fuels segments. Total world oil demand growth for 2014 was left broadly unchanged as compared to previous month’s report which is estimated at 0.96 mb/d (0.95 mb/d as per previous month’s report), to stand at 91.32 mb/d as compared to 90.37 mb/d for the year 2013. According to the OPEC Monthly Report, the only change was recorded in Other Asia for which the demand was upgraded by 40 tb/d to 11.31 mb/d. The demand remained unchanged for the rest of the region. In OECD Americas, the most recent oil demand data (February-15) highlighted solid growth compared with the same month one year ago, at approximately 0.4 mb/d or 2.2 per- cent as strong demand for middle distillates, jet fuel and propane/propylene was partially offset by lower demand for residual fuel oil and gaso- line as a result of cold weather conditions dur- ing the month. On the other hand, in 2014, European oil demand shrank by 0.18 mb/d in 2014 and is expected to further decline in 2015 but at a relatively slower rate of 0.01 mb/d. Similarly, oil demand in OECD Asia declined by 0.18mb/d during 2014 and is expected to

IMF says energy subsidized by $5.3 China home prices fuel trillion worldwide WASHINGTON: Governments around the world charge prices hopes of bottoming out for energy that do not account for its harmful environmental, health and other side effects, amounting to a $5.3 trillion “post- tax” subsidy this year, the International Monetary Fund said in But long road to recovery seen a report yesterday. The IMF said China in particular failed to charge its more than 1 billion consumers for the pollution that HONG KONG: China’s new home prices fell for the percent this year, compared with 10.5 percent in 2014, comes from heavy use of fossil fuels, adding up to a $2.3 tril- eighth consecutive month in April from a year earlier knocking 1 percentage point off economic growth. Thai economy lion subsidy this year. The United States was the second- but were flat from March, adding to hopes that a prop- Data last week showed home sales measured by biggest offender, with an estimated $699 billion subsidy, fol- erty downturn which is weighing heavily on the econo- floor area rebounded 7.7 percent in April from a year grows a sluggish lowed by Russia, the European Union, India and Japan. The my is beginning to bottom out. But analysts warned ago, the first growth since November 2013. report comes as almost 200 nations are trying to work out a any recovery in the market will take some time given a But real estate investment growth continued to slow 0.3% in Q1 deal to combat global warming ahead of a summit in Paris in huge inventory of unsold homes, and said the property in the first four months of 2015 to the lowest since May December. Getting rid of fossil fuel subsidies and setting poli- sector remains the biggest risk to the world’s second- 2009 as new construction slumped, impacting demand BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy expanded 0.3 per- cies to price carbon pollution are seen as key international largest economy, which looks set for its worst year in 25 for everything from steel and cement to appliances and cent on-quarter in January-March, official data measures that would help keep temperatures from rising. years. furniture. Still, government measures seem to be slow- showed yesterday, highlighting the task ahead for The IMF has long urged governments to get rid of “pretax That will keep pressure on policymakers to roll out ing enticing some buyers back into the market. the military junta that seized power in a coup last subsidies” that allow firms and households to buy coal, gaso- more interest rate cuts and other stimulus measures Mortgages rose 2.1 percent in January-April from the year vowing to kickstart growth after months of line or other fuel sources below their cost of supply. Many gov- later this year to boost activity. Average new home same period a year earlier. China relaxed tax rules and political instability. And in another blow to the coun- ernments, including Egypt, India, Indonesia and Jordan, have prices in China’s 70 major cities dropped 6.1 percent downpayment requirements on second homes in late try’s year-old government the National Economic recently raised domestic prices to match those internationally, last month from a year ago, the same rate of decline as March. Earlier this month, the central bank cut interest and Social Development Board (NESB) lowered its said the Washington-based institution charged with policing in March, according to Reuters calculations based on rates for the third time since November to lower com- growth forecast for this year. Year-on-year first quar- global economic and financial stability. official data published yesterday. panies’ borrowing costs and stimulate loan demand. ter growth came in at three percent, the NESB said. But the Fund said it had turned its focus to the post-tax But nationwide prices steadied from March, further “The price data are signalling an obvious bottoming But Krystal Tan, an Asia economist at Capital subsidies that mean prices fail to reflect costs like unfair tax narrowing from a 0.1 percent fall in the previous out,” said Gavekal Dragonomics economist Rosealea Economics, said that figure was “exaggerated by a advantages and deaths from pollution. In its last study on the month. Beijing saw prices rise, albeit modestly, for the Yao in Beijing, adding the secondary market was lead- low base in the first quarter of 2014, when growth subject in 2013, the IMF estimated these post-tax subsidies second month in a row, while those in Shanghai rose ing with a 1.1 percent annualised monthly rebound. contracted and political unrest was at its peak”. amounted to $2 trillion in 2011, or 2.9 percent of the world’s for the first time in 12 months. But prices in many The National Bureau of Statistics data showed new At the time Bangkok was paralyzed by protests gross domestic product. With new data about the extent of smaller cities, which account for around 60 percent of home prices in Beijing rose 0.7 percent in April from against the democratically elected government of environmental damage, the IMF says these subsidies totaled national sales, continued to fall. March, improving from a 0.3 percent rise in March from Yingluck Shinawatra, whose administration was $4.9 trillion in 2013 and should rise to $5.3 trillion this year, or “We expect home sales to see year-on-year growth February, while Shanghai prices were up 0.6 percent eventually toppled in the coup. 6.5 percent of global GDP. in the second half of the year, and home prices in third- after being flat in the previous month. The NESB said it expected the economy to grow “The fiscal implications are mammoth: At $5.3 trillion, ener- and fourth-tier cities to also bottom out in the second Liu Jianwei, senior statistician at the National Bureau 3.0-4.0 percent this year, down from an earlier predic- gy subsidies exceed the estimated public health spending for half,” said Nomura chief China economist Zhao Yang. of Statistics (NBS), said in a statement that prices are tion of 3.5-4.5 percent. Growth came in at just 0.7 the entire globe,” IMF economists Benedict Clements and Vitor “But the big impact for the overall economy is from still polarized between first and lower-tier cities, with percent in 2014, its weakest pace in three years. In Gaspar wrote in a blog post accompanying the report. The IMF property investment, where I don’t expect a quick an average 1 percent monthly rise in the first-tier and February, Thailand’s finance minister said he had said about three-quarters of the damages from energy affect rebound in growth...that’s why we forecast China will 0.1 percent fall and 0.3 percent fall in the second and been told by junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha to push domestic consumers, meaning it is in countries’ own interests miss its 7 percent target (for 2015).” third-tier, respectively. for at least 4.0 percent growth for 2015, something to get rid of these subsidies. —Reuters Zhao said real estate investment, which comprises Of the 70 major cities the NBS monitors, 48 posted a many analysts thought optimistic. —AFP around 20 percent of China’s GDP, may grow less than 5 monthly decline, down from March’s 50. —Reuters BUSINESS TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

‘Wassim Mansour, GM of Touch Lebanon (standing right) receives GTB award for consumer innovation’. KAMCO hosts renowned Nobel Laureate Prof Myron Scholes Zain wins 3 major prizes at of Janus Capital Group prestigious Global awards KUWAIT: KAMCO Investment Company, President of the Client Relationship and a leading investment company with one Marketing Department, said, “We are of the largest AUMs in the region, delighted to have witnessed a large LONDON: Zain Group, a leading innovator of Business Park. The Campus has more than 60 The third of Zain’s haul of awards saw recently hosted Nobel Laureate and turnout of attendees, which reflects the mobile communications in eight markets across strategic partners and vendors, led by Coventry Lebanon’s’touch’, managed by Zain, receive a Chief Investment Strategist at Janus high interest our investors have in such the Middle East and Africa, scooped three major University, which supports and provides Consumer Innovation Award for its Lebkeys Capital Group Inc. (Janus),Professor seminars. We thank everyone who prizes at the prestigious 2015 Global Telecoms resources for mentoring youth and coaching service.It is a unique and user-friendly mobile Myron Scholes. Professor Scholes was accepted our invitation and joined us at Business (GTB) Innovation Awards held in start-ups. app that carries a third-party Latin Arabic the guest of honor at the company’s our event. We will continue to host London last week. The gala event was attended ZINC is equipped with state-of-the-art tech- mobile keyboard in order to reduce the time it event, which was held at the Chairman’s renowned speakers in an effort to add by over 350 industry leaders from across the nology and holds regular workshops, events takes for people chatting in Arabic, by replacing Club, during which he conducted a more value and introduce new practices globe, all eager to take home a contested and initiatives in addition to providing telecon- letters that are not used when chatting in Latin series of presentations and discussions to further our clients’ interests.” award. Arabic (Q, P, X, V) and replacing them with the that focused on asset allocation and risk Prior to joining Janus in 2014, The first of Zain’s three awards, the numbers they do use (3 for the Arabic letter ⁄, 2 management. Following his presenta- Professor Scholes was and continues to Consumer Innovation Award, was presented for the letter √, 7 for the letter Õ, and 5 for the tion, Professor Scholes received a token be the Frank E. Buck Professor of jointly to Zain Kuwait, Zain Jordan, and Zain letter Œ). Once downloaded, users install the of appreciation from KAMCO’s CEO, Finance, Emeritus, at the Stanford Bahrain for the launch of Direct Operator Billing; keyboard and it becomes part of their phone’s Faisal Sarkhou. Graduate School of Business, Nobel which was launched in all three countries, with pre-set keyboard menu, ready to use for any- Sarkhou said, “It is an honor and priv- Laureate in Economic Sciences, and co- the judging panel recognizing Zain’s pioneering thing they want to write on social media or text. ilege for KAMCO to organize important originator of the Black-Scholes options move to introduce a secure mobile payment The app is available to download for free on ‘Thought Leadership’ events with such pricing model for which he was awarded solution to improve customer experience. Zain Google Play and the Apple App Store. renowned organizations to bring new the Nobel Prize. He holds a Ph.D. from partnered with SLA Mobile to rollout Direct Commenting on the three accolades, Zain perspectives on investment strategies the University of Chicago and has con- Operator Billing, which is also known as Carrier Group CEO Scott Gegenheimer said: “These and theories. The event provided a plat- sulted widely with many financial insti- Billing, enabling Zain’s customers to pay for dig- awards recognize the considerable investment form to discuss important topics tutions, corporations and exchanges ital and virtual content from third-party and commitment Zain places towards innova- addressed by Professor Scholes. The ini- and lectured for many academic groups providers by charging the transaction to their tive and unique service development that tiative reflects the company’s overall and other organizations around the monthly mobile phone bill or using their pre- enriches and empowers the lifestyles of our cus- strategy in maintaining communication world. He has more than 41 years of paid credit. tomers and the community at large. This is the channels with our clients and strength- experience in the field of finance. Zain Jordan’s Innovation Campus (ZINC) essence of the Zain brand promise to create ‘A ening our investor relations. We look for- Janus is a global investment firm picked up the Business Service Innovation ferencing facilities with 500 startups in Silicon wonderful world’”. ward to further collaborations in the dedicated to delivering better client out- Award for the company’s initiative to enable Valley in the US, the largest business incubator Gegenheimer continued: “Innovation is at near future.” comes through actively managed aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into in the world. Today, ZINC is the leading hub for the core of Zain’s strategic direction and it is Meshal Al-Faras, Vice President, Head investment solutions. Today, Janus offers reality by scaling up and converting their plans all digital innovation being developed in the important we continue to reinvent our business of Middle East, Africa & Central Asia of a broad range of fixed income, equity, into productive start-up projects. ZINC was Kingdom and has attracted attention regionally and develop new areas. I would like to express Janus, said, “We would like to thank and multi-asset class strategies man- inaugurated in October 2014 by King Abdullah as well as internationally, with the Prince of our appreciation to the judges of the Global KAMCO for this opportunity. The event aged by Janus, INTECH and Perkins, in II and Queen Rania of Jordan and is spread over Wales having recently visited the campus on his Telecoms Business Innovation Awards, for has allowed us to share, Professor addition to a suite of exchange-traded 800 square meters of premises in King Hussein tour of Jordan. bestowing these accolades.” Scholes’ leading-edge thinking on products. Headquartered in Denver, dynamic asset allocation. We look for- Colorado, Janus also has offices in ward to collaborating on more events London, Milan, Singapore, Hong Kong, with KAMCO in the future.” Tokyo, Melbourne, Paris, The Hague, Sana Al-Hadlaq, KAMCO’s Senior Vice Zurich, Frankfurt, Dubai and Taipei.

AlKhair Capital IPOs Fund launched

RIYADH: AlKhair Capital Saudi Arabia, the working towards granting access to its chan- leading Saudi-based investments institution, nels and products to all investors. has launched the AlKhair Capital IPOs Fund. Saudi Arabia is the third fastest growing The fund aims at capital growth in the economy in the G20, with an annual average From Europe with Love ... long term and investors will be able to invest growth of five per cent average over the past with an initial minimum subscription of SR decade and the International Monetary Fund 10,000. For the fund investment (IMF) promising strong growth KUWAIT: “School’s out!” - those are the words advantage to see one of London’s newest attrac- porary and the historic collide in this wonderful- purposes, all companies will be in the years ahead. UAE-Saudi that all children can’t wait to hear. Parents also tions the awe inspiring Shard, the tallest build- ly diverse city. Alongside the world-famous compliant with AlKhair Capital bilateral trade accounted $19 have had the date marked in their calendars as ing in Western Europe. Take in breath-taking Brandenburg Gate and iconic Reichstag building KSA’s Sharia standards and billion in 2014, which is 50 per- the summer holiday planning starts well in 360-degree views across London; see Tower stand incredible feats of modern architecture guidelines. “The fund is cent of the total value of over- advance. Bridge, the Tower of London, the Gherkin and like the dazzling Sony Tower at PotzdamerPlatz. designed to achieve long-term all trade with GCC. AlKhair To encourage families in Kuwait to explore the London Eye from a new perspective. Return Cycle around Tiergarten or admire artistic treas- capital growth, as well as Capital Saudi Arabia was Europe and plan an affordable summer holiday, fares on World Traveller from Kuwait to London ures on Museum Island then relax in a deckchair achieving a performance that established in 2009 as a closed British Airways is offering special fares from 18 start from as little as KD186 and return fares on at Strandbar Mitte urban beach Return fares on exceeds the guiding index per- joint stock company, with a May to 24 May with travel before 30 November Club World start from as little as KD 1773. World Traveller from Kuwait to Berlin via London formance (AlKhair Capital IPO paid up capital of SR 300 mil- 2015. British Airways flies to 188 destinations Heathrow start from as little as KD 188 and Index); the fund’s first launch lion. It is licensed by the worldwide and operates to 97 destinations in 1- A city break in Amsterdam return fares on Club World start from as little as period is from 13-05-2015 - 01- Capital Market Authority to Europe alone. In the first months of 2015, the air- Chances are you will already be familiar with KD 967. 06-2015,” said Khalid Al-Mulhim, execute transactions and offer line has increased flight frequencies to several the stereotypical image of Amsterdam - a city of CEO of AlKhair Capital. investment fund manage- destinations across Europe including Sardinia, meandering canals and cycle ways. But that’s 4- Uncover historic Rome “The fund invests its assets ment, client portfolios, Greece and Spain with increased flights to just touching the surface of this remarkable des- Rome is undoubtedly one of the most beauti- mainly in primary markets, arrangement and advisory Madeira, Mykonos and Austria scheduled for lat- tination. Amsterdam has an old-world charm ful cities in the world, where ancient treasures along with investing in recent- Khalid Al-Mulhim services, with its headquarters er in the year. with an exuberant modern feel, bursting with and modern day wonders exist side by side. ly-listed companies. These need located in Riyadh. “While London is one of the most popular world-class cultural institutions, cutting edge Strolling through the streets of Rome, you can’t to have been listed for less than three years in The company seeks to provide the market cities for travellers from Kuwait, we want our style and renowned nightlife - injected with a help but stumble across something spectacular. the secondary markets of KSA, the GCC and with an integrated and comprehensive range customers to take advantage of our excellent famously liberal, unabashed attitude. So hire a You will easily lose a day amidst the Vatican City, MENA regions. The fund prospectus, terms, of Sharia-compliant investment products and connections from London to several cities across bike, hop on a canal boat and soak up the warm gazing at the flamboyantly dressed Swiss Guards and conditions can be viewed and accessed services, with an emphasis on delivering Europe and enjoy an affordable European holi- embrace of Amsterdam. Return fares on World and marvelling at the work of Renaissance through Tadawul website or on AlKhair exceptional value and tailored solutions to day,” said Paolo De Renzis, British Airways Area Traveller from Kuwait to Amsterdam via London greats. So whether you stroll or sit on a city Capital Saudi Arabia’s website. AlKhair is clients and shareholders. Commercial Manager for the Middle East & Heathrow start from as little as KD182and return break, you mustn’t rush the mellow feeling Central Asia. fares on Club World start from as little as KD 961. when Rome winds down. Why not explore the Additionally, the team at British Airways city by bike at a relaxing pace stopping en-route Burgan Bank offers Holidays, have offered tips on where to holiday 2-Explore the French Riviera in Nice to enjoy what Italy is most famous for- its food - in London and 5 must visit holiday spots across Nice is the ideal choice for a relaxing city on a Rome bike and food tour. Return fares on Europe for vacationers from Kuwait. “Europe is a break or beach holiday. Its sweeping panoramic World Traveller from Kuwait to Rome via London Ooredoo users Direct continent of contrasts and is an excellent all year promenade, turquoise waters and palm-lined Heathrow start from as little as KD184and return round destination, but summer is possibly the boulevards paint a true picture - but you’ll soon fares on Club World start from as little as KD 962. best time to visit, with its long warm sunny days discover a thriving culture too. The bustling Debt payment methods to relax on the beach and enjoy all the sights of atmosphere around Place Massena radiates 5. Fall in love with Paris this wonderful continent,” said Robyn Anderson, along the Promenade des Anglais, giving you a Paris is one of the world’s most famous cities KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yester- Burgan Bank strives to ensure simplicity Destination Manager, British Airways Holidays. taste of the French Riviera. Why not explore and has some of the most iconic sights from the day its partnership with Ooredoo Telecom, and convenience in everything offered to Welcome to London, the capital of the UK, more of southern France with a day trip to majestic Eiffel Tower, the imposing Arc de offering bank customers who own an its customers, whereby the Direct Debit home to British Airways and famous for its rich Provence known for its lavender fields and Triomphe and stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral. 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23 percent of UAE users lost backup copies of their data DUBAI: A joint survey by Kaspersky Lab and in the future. a regular basis. The optimal way of keeping secure data from falling into the wrong B2B International has found that almost one The survey conducted in UAE also high- important information safe is in encrypted hands by protecting your files or even entire in four users (23 percent) who kept backup lighted that those who did make backup folders, stored both on physical media and in folders with a password known only to the copies of their data on physical media even- copies of their files were not always guaran- a cloud storage environment. This will safe- data owner. tually lost these copies. In the modern world, teed against their loss. Physical storage guard your data even in the case of such Kaspersky Lab is the world’s largest pri- where information is highly valuable, it is media, such as hard drives and flash memo- highly unlikely events as a global Internet vately held vendor of endpoint protection important to not only create copies of your ry, remained the most popular method: 83 outage or the destruction of the building in solutions. The company is ranked among the files in case they are lost, but to do so prop- percent respondents kept their backup which you keep your hard drive,” says Peter world’s top four vendors of security solutions erly. copies on such media, while only 9 percent Aleshkin, Consumer Marketing Group for endpoint users*. Throughout its more The survey revealed that 92 percent of used cloud services. However, of those who Manager, Emerging Markets, Kaspersky Lab. than 17-year history Kaspersky Lab has UAE respondents stored confidential infor- preferred physical storage media, nearly With the Windows version of Kaspersky remained an innovator in IT security and mation- such as private correspondence, on23 percent had experienced irrecoverable Total Security - multi-device, you can make provides effective digital security solutions photos, passwords or financial data- on their data loss because the storage device was protected backup copies quickly, easily and for large enterprises, SMBs and consumers. devices, more than two third of the respon- lost, broken or stolen. automatically. Copies can be saved on the Kaspersky Lab, with its holding company dents considered creating backup copies in “By taking a systematic approach to back- computer’s hard drive, as well as on an exter- registered in the United Kingdom, currently the event of data loss. 27 percent of UAE up, you can take good care of your data. nal storage medium (network drive, optical operates in almost 200 countries and territo- users took no security measures of this kind Decide which information is the most valu- disc, flash memory card) or in cloud storage. ries across the globe, providing protection and 12 percent did not even intend to do so able to you and create backup copies of it on Encryption technology can be used to for over 400 million users worldwide. Peter Aleshkin

Russia restarts spacecraft after embarrassing failures MOSCOW: Russia yesterday managed on space sector, Dmitry Rogozin, said in a a second attempt to restart the engines statement, adding that a new bill on of a Progress spacecraft attached to the shaking up Roscosmos would be put International Space Station (ISS) and shift before Russia’s parliament today. the station’s orbit. A source in Russia’s space sector told The success of the manoeuvre is a the state-run TASS news agency that it much-needed scrap of good news for would take at least two weeks to deter- Russia’s beleaguered space programme mine the cause of the failure. Last week’s after a spate of high-profile malfunctions setbacks came less than a month after an that saw a spacecraft fail to dock with the unmanned Progress spacecraft meant to ISS, astronauts stranded temporarily in supply the ISS lost contact with Earth, space and the loss of a Mexican satellite. shortly after take-off on April 28, before “The engines of the Progress-M26M disintegrating on re-entry less than two cargo transport craft were switched on weeks later. at 0330 (0030 GMT) and worked for 1922 Russia is currently reforming its space seconds,” space agency Roscosmos said industry, but experts say years of under- in a statement. “As a result of the com- funding mean there is a shortage in new- pletion of the manoeuvre the altitude of generation specialists to replace those the station’s orbit was increased by 2.8 recruited in the Soviet era. kilometres.” “For 20 years, the sector has not been A first attempt to turn on the Progress funded and the staff not trained,” MP engines early Saturday failed. The ISS is Valery Gartung, who heads the commis- now at the right altitude for three of its sion for the space industry in Russia’s crew members to return to Earth. Their parliament, was quoted as saying by the journey home had already been delayed Russian news agency RIA Novosti. by the failure of an earlier rocket launch. Yesterday’s successful operation by Roscosmos has been plunged into crisis the Progress M-26M spacecraft means by a series of embarrassing failures, three people on the ISS-Russian cosmo- drawing fury from politicians and naut Anton Shkaplerov, American astro- prompting Moscow to launch an inquiry naut Terry Virts and Italian Samantha into the space industry after firing its Cristoforetti-will be able to return to HANGZHOU: A visitor takes a souvenir photo outside the Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou in east China’s Zhejiang province. The owner of previous head last year. Earth within weeks. fashion brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent has accused Alibaba Group of profiting from sales of counterfeit goods despite the hineseC e-com- On Saturday morning, hours after the Their return has already been delayed merce giant’s pledge to combat trading fakes. — AP failed first attempt to right the ISS, Russia by a month after the failure of the April also lost a Mexican telecommunications mission. A commission is currently satellite in a failed launch of the Proton- investigating the cause of the incident. M carrier rocket from Baikonur The new ISS team, which was initially Help us fight fakes, Alibaba Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. scheduled to take off on May 26 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, is now due to New inquiry launched join the station at the end of July. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry The exact date for the next launch to security chief tells brands Medvedev immediately launched an the ISS will be announced after the com- inquiry after the satellite incident, mission comes out with its finding on demanding answers from the head of May 22. Since the mothballing of the US the space agency, Igor Komarov, and Space Shuttle program in 2011, Moscow Cooperation beats the courtroom any day suggesting heads could roll. “This acci- is the only country that still has the capa- dent is the consequence of a systematic bility to send astronauts into space, HANGZHOU, China: When it comes to fight- also tracked. efforts to fight them, because of the sheer crisis in the (space) industry,” deputy launching them from Baikonur in ing fakes, Alibaba’s head of internet security Another 5,000 “volunteers” around the scale of the problem and the huge demand prime minister in charge of the aero- Kazakhstan. — Reuters says cooperation beats the courtroom any country, including sellers and buyers, help for these products. day. identify vendors of phony goods, Ni said, No pictures of the internet security war Ni Liang, who runs the Hangzhou, China- adding that Alibaba spent about 100 million room are allowed. An Alibaba spokes- based company’s anti-counterfeiting opera- yuan ($16 million) last year to covertly buy woman told Reuters they could not name tions, was speaking to Reuters days after products and check their authenticity. any of the brands being targeted by fraud- Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other luxury Ni said this figure could rise to 150 million sters but data on the tracking screen brands owned by Paris-based Kering SA sued this year. “I believe we spend more than any showed more than 5,000 attempted listings Alibaba in New York, alleging the e-commerce platform or company in the world on anti- of suspected fake products had been detect- giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeit efforts,” he added. ed and removed by noon. A search for counterfeiters to sell fakes. “Gucci” and “Guggi” on Alibaba’s eBay-like Ni said brands had a better chance of suc- REAL-TIME Taobao site also highlights the complexity of ceeding in clamping down on the pervasive Alibaba’s two popular platforms are the problem. counterfeit trade if they talked to Alibaba, Taobao, on which consumers buy and sell Ads appear for products that look like instead of suing it. The company has been goods to each other much like they do on the genuine articles as well as clear knock-offs. dogged for years by accusations that it marketplace run by US-based eBay Inc, and Ni said determining authenticity from pho- doesn’t do enough to fight intellectual prop- Tmall, an online shopping mall that vendors tos is notoriously difficult, and products that erty rights violations and also listed counter- use to sell their products, similar to bear a likeness to the real deal may not feits as a risk before its record-breaking $25 Amazon.com Inc. infringe upon intellectual property rights. billion IPO in September. The company, founded by Jack Ma, con- Brands and industry groups have com- “I strongly believe that spending money on trols 80 percent of all online retail in China, plained that Alibaba makes it difficult to lawsuits could result in a completely different handling goods worth about $97 billion in the remove suspect product listings. Ni said last outcome than cooperating with us,” Ni said in quarter ended March 31. Alibaba has so far year his team removed 12 million listings an interview during a rare visit by the media signed more than 1,300 memoranda of after receiving complaints involving about to Alibaba’s internet security headquarters. understanding on cooperation with brands, 20 million, but the process can be lengthy. “If a brand doesn’t cooperate with us we’ll including Microsoft , Apple and Louis Vuitton, About 40 percent of all items flagged still fight fakes for them... But when we coop- to fight fakes, Ni said. were either genuine or it was impossible to erate we can fight better.” Alibaba employs Overall, Alibaba’s platforms have seen a conclude that they were fake, he said. “We some 2,000 employees to battle counterfeits. drop in the number of counterfeits as a per- have to have an audit mechanism for com- TOKYO: A model displays Japanese computer giant Fujitsu’s new smartphone “Arrows At its internet security command centre, a centage of goods traded, Ni said, but added plaints made by brand holders, and this NX F-04G”, featuring the ‘TransferJet’ technology which can transmit a large data file computer screen covering an entire wall tal- the number of fake products discovered by audit mechanism increases the time it takes of multimedia content such as videos and digital pictures with a maximum speed of lies in real-time attempts by vendors to list the company rose two-thirds to 130 million to get fake products pulled down,” he said, 375Mbps at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo yesterday. The smartphone also suspected counterfeits and shows which last year from 80 million in 2012. adding thatAlibaba intends to double the has the world’s first function of the iris authentication system, which enables it to brands they were trying to sell. Vendors Counterfeit goods can be found on all number of cases it sends to the police for identify the user by iris-pattern instead of a password or fingerprint. — AFP known to have attempted to sell fakes are Chinese e-commerce platforms, despite prosecution this year. — Reuters Filmmakers look to Twitter, Online gaming company 888 Facebook for movie stars Holdings bids for Bwin.Party OTTAWA: London-listed online gaming company 888 Holdings as higher taxes and tougher regulations in Britain and other Hoffman ended up playing a tattoo artist who gets possessed CANNES: Looking for a tattooed demon to be killed by an Plc has offered to buy bigger rival Bwin.Party Digital major European markets have been hurting companies. by a demon in an S&M club. “As everyone knows, demons can undercover virgin in your sex club? Well, as any good horror Entertainment Plc, setting up a potential $1.5 billion takeover Analysts also named Canada’s Amaya Gaming, which last only be killed by virgins,” said Chalmer. “So she ends being film producer knows, the best place to look these days is on battle with GVC Holdings Plc. Smaller sports betting and gaming year bought online gambling sites PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, killed by an undercover reporter... or something like that.” Facebook and Twitter. company GVC Holdings Plc confirmed on Friday that it had bid as another possible bidder. 888, which offers casino, poker and The Z-list purveyors of schlock at Cannes Film Festival, for Bwin which said last November that it was in talks with a bingo games and is expanding its sports betting business, said Tweeting the Sharknado hawking such memorable titles as “Jurassic Prey” and “Sky number of parties. in March that it was on the hunt for acquisitions as it had The biggest stars do not necessarily have the biggest fol- Sharks”, say social media plays an increasingly crucial role in Bwin shares were up more than 10 percent at 109.8 pence at enjoyed strong growth with more gamblers moving online. lowings on social media. Top of the pile is currently Vin Diesel casting actors. When Ted Chalmers, president of Tom Cat Films, 0920 GMT, catapulting them to the top of the FTSE-250 Midcap “... There’s no doubt that 888 have got much more in the tank from “The Fast and the Furious”, who has 92 million fans on happened across the Facebook page of tattoo model Rachelle gainers list. “I certainly think it’s realistic to think you would get in terms of the synergy benefits of such a transaction ... So I Facebook, eclipsing bigger names such as Tom Cruise (8.9 mil- Nicole Hoffman, he knew she would be perfect for his new film an offer pitched at the 115 (pence per share) level. Possibly high- think if 888 are serious, it would be very difficult for GVC to suc- lion) or Leonardo DiCaprio (12 million). “Angel of Darkness” that he was filming in Arizona. er if you’ve got multiple bidders,” Canaccord Genuity analyst ceed in any offer,” Peel Hunt analyst Nick Batram said. “Those who are good are those who value their connection Hoffman already had 200,000 followers on Facebook, Simon Davies told Reuters. Gibraltar-based 888, which ended talks on a takeover by with their fans,” Oliver Luckett, a social media expert, told thanks to her distinctive body art. “All her tattoos have zombie That price would value Bwin at around 950 million pounds William Hill Plc earlier this year, said on Monday it saw “signifi- Hollywood website The Wrap recently. Using social media to films on them, so it was a dream come true for her to be in the ($1.5 billion). Shares in 888 — which did not disclose a deal val- cant industrial logic” in combining with Bwin. Bwin said in a sep- pick out actors has become a trend at every level of the indus- film,” Chalmers told AFP at his stand in the Cannes market- ue but indicated it was a cash-and-stock offer-fell 4.3 percent arate statement that its board and advisers were conducting a try. “Mockbuster” producer David Rimawi, whose company The place. and were among the biggest losers on the London Stock detailed review of the proposals received. Asylum is responsible for the now-legendary “Sharknado” “And for us, her existing fan base is a great help. She can Exchange. Its market capitalization is around 600 million 888 said shareholders with an about 59 percent stake backed series, says they are often looking for actors with an existing blast the film out to her fans, she helped generate financing pounds. its offer. That would indicate support from the family trusts fan base. — AFP and she’ll help promote when it comes out,” he added. Consolidation in the gambling industry had been anticipated linked to the firm’s Israeli founders. — Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Raped Nurse dies after 42 years in coma

NEW DELHI: A nurse died Monday after and was on a ventilator, officials at King year jail sentence. “Her actual death hap- Landmark ruling circumstances, provided the request 42 years in a coma following a brutal rape, Edward Hospital in Mumbai told the Press pened in 1973 (the date of the attack). Indian laws do not permit euthana- was from family and supervised by doc- in a case that led India to ease some Trust of India news agency. Shanbaug was Now what has happened is her legal sia or self-starvation to the point of tors and the courts. The supervision restrictions on euthanasia. Aruna attacked by a ward boy in the basement death,” her friend and journalist Pinki Virani death. But in 2011 the Supreme Court was required to prevent “unscrupulous” Shanbaug suffered brain damage and had of the hospital where she was discovered told Zee News TV channel. “Our Aruna has decided that life support could be family members attempting to kill off been in a vegetative state in a Mumbai 11 hours later, blind and suffering from a given our country a big thing in the form legally removed for some terminally ill wealthy relatives, the Supreme Court hospital since being strangled with a dog severe brain stem injury. Left bedridden, of a law on passive euthanasia,” Virani said. patients in a landmark ruling that had said.The court however rejected chain and sexually assaulted by a hospital she spent more than four decades being Shanbaug’s plight became a focal point of allowed “passive euthanasia” for the Virani’s request to stop Shanbaug worker in 1973. cared for by a team of doctors and nurses debate on euthanasia in India after Virani first time. being force-fed on the grounds that The 66-year-old Shanbaug had suf- at the hospital. appealed to India’s top court in 1999 to The court said withdrawing life sup- she was not legally eligible to make the fered a bout of pneumonia in recent days Her attacker was freed after a seven- allow her to die with dignity. port could be allowed in exceptional demand on Shanbaug’s behalf. —AFP

Stem cell procedures flourish amid lack of solid regulations BEVERLY HILLS: More than 170 clinics required to sign a consent form, acknowl- across the country are selling experimental edging the procedures’ risks, including stem cell procedures for dozens of diseases death. and conditions - a mushrooming industry But families of two Grekos patients who that has flourished despite little evidence died under his care say he downplayed the of its safety or effectiveness. The rise of the risks. Gina Adams, daughter of patient US stem cell industry illustrates how quick- Richard Poling, says her family was told her ly fringe medicine can outpace govern- father would be “back on the golf course ment oversight. Over the last five years, the next day” after a procedure intended academic stem cell researchers have to treat a lung condition that made breath- watched in dismay as doctors treat ing difficult. The cost was $8,000. In March patients with experimental techniques 2012, Grekos harvested fat from the that they say could take years, if not Poling’s abdomen and sent it to an off-site decades, to become sound medicine. processing facility to isolate the stem cells. “It’s sort of this 21st century cutting- Later that afternoon, he directed an assis- edge technology. But the way it’s being tant to infuse the resulting mixture into implemented at these clinics and how it’s the patient’s bloodstream. regulated is more like the 19th century. It’s Poling suffered cardiac arrest and was a Wild West,” says Dr Paul Knoepfler, a stem pronounced dead after being rushed to a cell researcher at the University of local hospital. Two years earlier, in 2010, California at Davis. Stem cells have long 69-year old Domenica Fitzgerald suffered a been recognized for their ability to repro- stroke after Grekos infused unfiltered bone duce and regenerate tissue. And while marrow-derived stem cells into the arteries there are high hopes that they will some- of her brain. The state report concluded “it day be used to treat a range of debilitating was virtually inevitable that the procedure diseases, critics say stem cell entrepreneurs would clog blood vessels in the brain and have little more than anecdotes to support cause a major and very possibly fatal their offerings. stroke.” Fitzgerald suffered severe brain In 2010 there were only a handful of damage and was removed from life sup- doctors promoting stem cell procedures in port several days later. the US, mainly plastic surgeons promoting “stem cell facelifts” and other cosmetic pro- Discouraging doctors cedures. But today there are clinics Jack Fitzgerald says his wife, who used a throughout the country promoting stem wheel chair, had hoped that stem cells cells for dozens of conditions and diseases, might help her walk again. Not until 2013, CHATHAM: In this file photo, Captain Brett McBride places his hand on the snout of the crew’s first specimen while scientists col- including Alzheimer’s, arthritis, erectile after Poling’s death, did the Florida Medical dysfunction and hair loss. The cost of these Board vote to revoke Grekos’ license. lect blood, tissue samples and attach tracking devices on the research vessel OCEARCH. Before release, the nearly 15-foot, 2,292- procedures is high, ranging from $5,000 to Though barred from practicing medicine pound shark was named Genie for famed shark researcher Eugenie Clark. The OCEARCH team baits the fish and leads them onto $20,000. in Florida, Grekos continues to treat a lift, tagging and taking blood, tissue and semen samples up close from the world’s most feared predator. —AP patients in the Dominican Republican Potential to treat everything through his company Regenocyte, which Many of the businesses are linked in promotes treatments for autism, dementia Great white shark gains large, for-profit chains which offer doctors and many other diseases. the chance to join the franchise after tak- He believes the two deaths were unre- ing a seminar and buying some equip- lated to his care - the state targeted him to ment. The largest of these chains is the Cell discourage other doctors from working social media following Surgical Network, co-founded in 2012 by with stem cells, he says. State actions Dr Mark Berman, who spent 30 years as a against stem cell doctors are rare. That’s led Beverly Hills plastic surgeon before work- industry critics to conclude that regulation ing with stem cells. His company offers must come from the FDA, which regulates @MaryLeeShark hits it big on Twitter stem cell procedures for more than 30 dis- medical products on a national level. But eases and conditions, including Lou the FDA’s authority to regulate stem cell BOSTON: They’re gonna need a bigger Twitter. ing off the East Coast. @Shark_Katharine and “This gives us a much better understanding of Gehrig’s disease, multiple sclerosis and procedures is not clearly defined and has An organization studying great white sharks is @RockStarLydia both have sizable followings of the movement patterns of these animals through arthritis. He and his partner adapted tech- been debated by legal experts for years. enjoying some welcome attention after one of their own. days, months and years,” says Robert Hueter, direc- nology from Asia into a liposuction-based Now, the FDA appears to be stepping the creatures they’ve been monitoring started The person behind the @MaryLeeShark tor of the Center for Shark Research at Mote procedure in which fat is pumped out of up its oversight. In the last days of 2014, it gaining a loyal social media following. account did surface when The Associated Press Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, patients’ abdomen, processed with drugs released draft guidelines dealing with the @MaryLeeShark is the fake Twitter handle for a sent a Twitter message. The account’s operator Florida. Gregory Skomal, a marine biologist who and equipment and then injected back popular fat-based stem cell technique. The very real, nearly 3,500-pound great white whose identified themselves only as a daily newspaper heads the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, into the body. agency said that processing fat to extract movements can be tracked online and in real reporter living on the East Coast and expressed says the research is of particular interest along the Berman says this fat-based “soup,” is rich stem cells for medical use essentially cre- time. pleasant surprise at the attention - and densely populated East Coast, where great whites in shape-shifting stem cells that have the ates a new drug, which cannot be sold in She’s drawn over 44,000 followers with her OCEARCH’s support. “The recent explosion of fol- are being spotted with greater frequency. potential to treat everything from neuro- the US without the agency’s approval. But playful updates and witty replies as the real life lowers has been a lot of fun, but also like a second The sharks are increasingly drawn to places logical diseases to achy joints. “I don’t even many stem cell doctors continue to argue shark cruises up and down the East Coast. “Oh job. I do everything manually - no robo tweets,” like Cape Cod and its surrounding islands, whose know what’s in the soup,” says Berman. that they don’t need FDA permission heyyyyy.... you’re right by my house, come by for a the account owner wrote. “The best part is that seaside communities are forever linked with “Most of the time, if stem cells are in the because they are not creating drugs, but nightcap?” invited one recent Twitter commenter (@MaryLeeShark) plays a role in helping to “Jaws,” because seal populations have soared. soup, then the patient’s got a good chance performing in-office surgical procedures. as she popped up off the coast of Long Island, replace fear with facts by retweeting and com- “Basically the cafe is open and the customers are of getting better.” The clinics insist that For now, Berman says he has no plans to New York. menting on @OCEARCH tweets. I (try) to be arriving,” Skomal said. “Ten or fifteen years ago, their treatments are safe, but routinely change his business. “How is it unethical if “I would settle for an ice bag to put on my respectful of the important work OCEARCH does you might have had three to four sightings of require that patients sign waivers. Patients you’re actually helping people, even if we aching Twitter fin. -:()” Mary Lee replied. and have fun at the same time.” white sharks off the coast of Massachusetts a year. of Dr Zannos Grekos, a Florida cardiologist don’t have evidence-based studies to “What do you do during Shark Week?” another Now we’re getting well over 30 or 40.” specializing in stem cell therapy, were also prove it?” he asks. —AP recent commenter asked. “Swim. Eat. Tweet. Etc. Tongue-in-cheek The researchers are reluctant to draw quick Exhausting.” Mary Lee responded. OCEARCH’s multi-year project uses GPS track- conclusions about great white behavior based on ers affixed to the shark’s dorsal fin to post real the few East Coast great whites OCEARCH is track- Trending sharks time data on dozens of great whites across the ing. Some, like Mary Lee, have hued relatively The shark, which was tagged off the coast of globe - Mary Lee was hanging out near Ocean close to the shore, to the delight and alarm of Cape Cod, is among hundreds of sharks that City, Maryland on Sunday, for example - with the Twitter followers. Others have ventured far into OCEARCH, a Utah-based organization, has tagged goal of better understanding the shark’s life cycle the Atlantic. Shark fans say they’ve found the and tracked since 2007. The fake Twitter handle and encouraging conservation of the endangered tongue-in-cheek tweets fun and informative. isn’t affiliated with OCEARCH (pronounced Oh- ocean predators. Many hope the attention helps overcome fears Search). But OCEARCH expedition leader Chris Shark researchers say the work is important and misconceptions about the powerful but Fischer, who named Mary Lee after his mother, because there’s still a lot unknown about the endangered creatures. says the organization appreciates the attention behavior of mature white sharks. The massive “People need to think about them not so the maritime missives have generated. beasts are extremely difficult to tag with modern much as a predator and something to be feared, “They’re really clever, they really like sharks GPS trackers that would help closely track their but more as something that needs to be protect- and they’re on mission, so we’re just kind of movements. OCEARCH is one of the few outfits ed,” said Teri Drake-Floyd, an Athens, Georgia resi- rolling with it,” he said from the organization’s lat- with the technology, skill and resources for the dent who recently started following est expedition in Australia. OCEARCH has even job. The organization operates largely on corpo- @MaryLeeShark. “The ocean is their home, not jumped on the bandwagon, launching “official” rate funding and its crew consists of professional ours, and so it’s kind of our responsibility to look Twitter handles for two other sharks it’s monitor- fisherman-turned-ocean explorers. out for them.” —AP California paints lawns green to beat drought

ESCONDIDO: The heat is stifling, the protected by shades from the daz- California’s extreme drought also every day. Within minutes, the dessi- soil dry as a bone, and a new law in zling midday sun. “I love it! This is the has made many homeowners swap cated lawn is rejuvenated before its drought-stricken California restricts color of my grass when I water it their lush lawns for desert plants like owner’s astonished eyes. “I love it! sprinklers. But far from saying every day. I absolutely love it. I am cacti or agaves, which need hardly This is the color of my grass when I BEVERLY HILLS: In this Dec 5, 2014 photo, Dr Mark Berman, of the Cell farewell to their beloved lawn, some thrilled,” she told AFP. any water. Some California cities water it every day. I absolutely love it. Surgical Network, collects fat from a patient’s back as the part of an experi- Californians are coping with the have offered financial incentives, like I am thrilled,” she said. mental stem cell procedure. —AP drought by... painting it green. With a A way of life Los Angeles with its “Cash for Grass” The product is non-toxic, lasts for simple squeeze of a spray gun, dried- The first time she heard about the rebate scheme, which offers home- 12 weeks and is water-resistant-even out yellow grass regains its lush possibility of painting her lawn, she owners $1-2 for every square foot of if the lack of rain is the main threat to green color before the eyes of its laughed-before admitting, maybe it grass replaced with water-efficient California’s gardens. Power acknowl- Ecuador breaks world proud owners. It is a kind of make- could be a good idea. Neat houses landscaping. edges that his company is cashing in over which is becoming increasingly with green front lawns are a tradi- In San Francisco they have an on the drought, in particular over the common among home-owners in tional part of American culture and “Ugliest Yard” contest, the winner of last 12 months. “Sales from last March reforestation record California, which is now in the fourth the landscape in suburbs across the which gets a yard makeover featur- to this March have easily doubled year of a historic drought. Paula country. Taking care of your garden is ing drought-tolerant and native and in fact we are 150 percent higher CATEQUILLA: Ecuador broke the world Twitter that 44,883 people planted the Pearson, who lives in Escondido, just a question of pride-and can impact plants. But Power says classic lawn- than last year and we attribute most record for reforestation Saturday, as trees on more than 2,000 hectares of land. north of San Diego, is one of those on home prices. based yards can survive the drought. of that to the drought,” he said. thousands of people pitched in to plant The record, set just last year, apparent- who has turned off her sprinkler “We want to have a perfect lawn, “We had similar drought conditions California is not the only market 647,250 trees in a single day, President ly was taken from a group in the faucet. She took the plunge after it’s a reflection of you,” said Jim in the 1970s-people ripped out their for his products: he also sells in Rafael Correa said. “I have just been Philippines, Guinness said. Scientists Governor Jerry Brown announced Power, founder of Lawnlift, a compa- lawns and then lawns came back. So Canada, and a few weeks ago made a informed that we have broken the believe planting trees helps offset car- unprecedented water-saving meas- ny specialized in painting grass. “It’s lawns are here to stay,” he said. $15,000 sale to Algeria. “Most people Guinness record for reforestation,” the bon buildup, as they sequester carbon ures in April. like if your car is dirty all the time, or that buy the product are looking for president said in his weekly address. dioxide emissions from the atmosphere Unsurprisingly, her lawn rapidly your house is messy all the time, or if Like magic an instant cosmetic fix to their lawn He said several different species were and help to reduce global warming. turned yellow. But she is determined your lawn is overgrown or dead. It Wasting no time, a Lawnlift problem. They don’t want to look at a planted and that the reforestation efforts Ecuador holds several other world to fight against nature. “If I wanted just shows that you don’t take care of employee gets to work in Pearson’s dead lawn every time they leave the took place all over Ecuador, which boasts records, including the most plastic bot- yellow I’d throw rocks down there. things. People want it to look nice yard by mixing up a potion of water house and come back to the house. varied geography from its Pacific coast, tles recycled in one week and the most Green grass is supposed to be green and it’s an instant fix to that prob- and natural pigments which bring to “They want to look at a green lawn,” high Andean peaks and low Amazon basin. people buried in sand simultaneously, in my opinion,” said Pearson, her eyes lem.” mind cosmetics used by women he said. —AFP Environment Minister Lorena Tapia said on according to Guinness. —AFP TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE WISH announces ‘safer care accelerator’ series Professor Meltzer to discuss importance of improved care coordination

DOHA: The World Innovation Summit nar is Professor David O Meltzer MD, also tackle the excess costs due to poor results in USD 25-45 billion of wasteful in their systems.” for Health (WISH), a global initiative of PhD, Chief of the Section of Hospital care coordination. In the US alone, it is spending annually on avoidable read- WISH launched the LHSN Safer Care Qatar Foundation for Education, Medicine, Director of the Center for estimated that poor care coordination missions and complications. Accelerator Program to share best prac- Science and Community Development Health and the Social Sciences, and WISH is spearheaded by Qatar tice and inspire health systems world- (QF), in partnership with Imperial Chair of the Committee on Clinical and Foundation to inspire and diffuse wide to provide safer care for patients. College London, has announced its sec- Translational Science at The University healthcare innovation and best prac- The year-long program will bring ond event in the Leading Health of Chicago, where he is Professor in the tice. It remains closely aligned to the together a global network of health- Systems Network’s (LHSN) Safer Care Department of Medicine, and affiliated vision and mission of QF to unlock care organizations to exchange Webinar Series: The Comprehensive faculty of the Harris School of Public human potential and reinforces Qatar’s insights, experiences, and data on the Care Physician Model: Improving Care Policy Studies and the Department of pioneering role as an emerging centre topic of patient safety, culminating in Continuity for High-risk Patients. Economics. Meltzer’s research explores for healthcare innovation. the publication of a global report. So Taking place on 21 May, the webinar problems in health economics and Professor The Lord Darzi of Denham, far, 16organisations spanning six conti- will focus on the rationale and design public policy with a focus on the theo- Executive Chair of WISH, said: “Poor nents have joined the effort. of the Comprehensive Care Physician retical foundations of medical cost- care coordination contributes to poor- The Safer Care Accelerator Program Model, a University of Chicago effectiveness analysis and the cost and quality care outcomes and costs is part of WISH and Imperial College Medicine program that aims to improve quality of hospital care. nations billions of dollars every year London’s LHSN initiative. Established in continuity of patient care after a hospi- Prof Meltzer said: “The through inadequate management of 2009, LHSN has worked with 21 health tal stay and strengthen the bond Comprehensive Care Physician idea care transitions, unnecessary hospital systems in 11 countries helping them between doctor and patient. The model brings together the insights of modern readmissions, and poor communica- to overcome the challenges they face seeks to achieve its aim by assigning health economics and health outcomes tion. in providing high-value care to the comprehensive care physicians research with among the oldest ideas Through the Safer Care Accelerator, populations they serve. Members of (CCPs)to provide both inpatient and in all of medicine: when a patient is we hope to disseminate best practice LHSN compare performance relative to outpatient care to patients who are at sick, they need someone they can trust and provide insights and recommenda- their peers, learn from experts and high risk of hospitalization, thereby and who knows them as a person.” tions to enable healthcare leaders and frontline implementers during webina- ensuring better care provision at a low- Innovative programs like the policymakers to adopt more effective rs, and are active members in a com- er cost. Comprehensive Care Physician model approaches for improving care coordi- munity committed to care improve- The featured speaker for the webi- aims to not only improve outcomes but Professor David Meltzer nation and continuity for patients with- ment and innovation. Skin cancer rates increase in Iowa

IOWA: Despite Iowa’s chilly temper- ogist and medical director of Mercy rent rate of 8.5 per 100,000 people. atures and overcast winters, the Medical Center’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Younger people are less likely to number of new melanoma cases in Center. That means people are out- regularly protect their skin from the state has skyrocketed since the side more when compared to other ultraviolet rays, according to a CDC 1970s - rising 284 percent. That’s states, he added. survey, which found that 45 percent according to an American Cancer “The nature of farming, you have of individuals 18 to 24 years old Society report. During that time, the more potential for exposed skin,” used one or more sun-protection report found the rate of new cases Reid said. Reid attributed the spike methods, such as wearing sun- has quadrupled, jumping from 6.2 in Iowa and across the country to screen or protective clothes, while cases per 100,000 people to 23.8 several factors, including an 60 percent of those 25 years old and cases per 100,000. increase in awareness, a breakdown older did so. This makes melanoma, a form of in the ozone layer and people’s skin cancer that beings in the pig- behavioral habits, such as tanning. Tanning Beds ment, one of the fastest-growing “But it does represent a significant Reid and other medical profes- cancers in Iowa. And the state has statistical increase,” he added. sionals have pointed to the popular- some of the highest rates in the ity of tanning beds as one reason country - even higher than beach Particular demographics rates are rising, especially among states generally thought to be sun- Melanoma is more than 20 times young women. This is because ny and warm such as Florida and more common in whites than indoor tanning is potentially more California, according to the Centers blacks, according to the American harmful due to the greater intensity for Disease Control and Prevention. Cancer Society. That’s because they of the ultra violet radiation emitted. “I actually think people who live have fairer skin and are more prone Using a tanning bed before age 35 it every day are more cautious,” said to sunburns, Reid said. And while increases the risk of melanoma by Kimberly Ivester, administrative melanoma rates are typically high- 59 percent, the American Cancer director for the Helen G Nassif est among older adults because Society said, and an extra 2 percent Community Cancer Center, “where, they have been chronically exposed with each indoor tanning session. ALASKA: In this May 11, 2015 photo, Henry, a male cat cares for some kittens at a home. Six abandoned here, after a gloomy winter, you just to the sun, Reid said there also is an Even still, 31 percent of white kittens named after the kids in ‘The Brady Bunch’ TV series are getting a nurturing boost from an want to get out there. ... That’s when increase in new cases among young female high school students nation- unlikely source - the male cat with a slight neurological disorder. —AP you’ll see the deeper sunburns women. wide used an indoor tanning device because we go a longer amount of Ivester called melanoma a “multi- in 2014, according to the American time without (the sun).” generational issues,” explaining the Cancer Society. This has lead about Male cat nurtures abandoned kittens The rise follows a nationwide Community Cancer Center sees a dozen states and several cities and trend - more than 73,800 people will patients from 18 years old to 90. “We counties to ban indoor tanning for ANCHORAGE: Six abandoned kittens of the lovable live-in housekeeper on her day job, Island-to-Island Veterinary be diagnosed in 2015 - and the do see a lot of women in their mid- people younger than 18 years old. named after the kids in “The Brady the TV series. Muench, a volunteer with Clinic in Ketchikan. American Cancer Society reported to-late 40s who did indoor tanning A similar bill floated around the Bunch” TV series are getting a nurturing the Ketchikan Humane Society, is caring At home, she’s getting lots of help that rates climbed almost 3 percent or sunbathed with baby oil when Iowa Legislature this year as well as boost from an unlikely source - a male for the kittens at home after someone from Henry, a male cat she and her hus- cat with a slight neurological disorder. put them into a cardboard box and left band adopted from the all-volunteer they were younger,” she said. “That’s in 2013 and 2014. However, it failed between 2006 and 2010. About 840 The 3-week-old kittens - named Jan, them on a road between Klawock and Ketchikan Humane Society. Henry’s dis- people in Iowa were diagnosed with probably because skin cancer to be approved by the House, Marcia, Cindy, Greg, Peter and Bobby - Craig on Prince of Wales Island. Children order affects his coordination, causing melanoma in 2014, according to the wasn’t talked about like it is today.” Senate and Gov. Terry Branstad. have been adopted by Henry, an 8- walking home from school one day last him to walk unevenly and preventing American Cancer Society report, The cancer society report found “There are significant campaigns month-old male cat in the southeast week heard the kittens crying. A him from jumping. What he lacks in which also estimated that about 110 that the age-adjusted rate of against tanning and teen practices,” Alaska community of Ketchikan. humane society volunteer living on the motor skills is more than compensated people died of the disease that year. melanoma in those under 40 years Reid said. “I think (tanning) was “We have Henry playing Alice; it was island had the kittens flown to by his demeanor. “He is very, very sweet “If you look at Iowa, we’re a farming of age has more than doubled something we’ve taken for granted the perfect match,” said Heather Ketchikan. 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ICSK Junior conducts Senate Investiture Ceremony

he Indian Community School Kuwait, Junior, held a Unninathan, Shiju Sadashivan, Joel Jose, Prince Joseph, dignity for their friends and juniors, which would help in the cratically elected to the senate of ICSK Junior to function grand Investiture Ceremony ‘Excellence with Principal in-charge Sherly Dennis and Vice Principal Gomathy smooth governance of the school. She further advised the under the expertise of advisors Meena Raicar and Sabiha TUniqueness’ on Monday, 11th May, 2015.The galaxy of Murthy. All newly inducted senate members for the year newly elected members to be the architects of the future and Altaf. Parents of the Senate elect present cherished the glori- luminaries present to light the decorative ceremonial lamp 2015-2016, silhouetted with pride, power and glory in respect builders of a dynamic vision thereby leaving behind a solid ous event beyond measure. and invoke the blessings of the Lord Almighty, Principal of to the light of knowledge. Principal in-charge Sherly Dennis, legacy in the sands of time for all to cherish. The President of the School Senate Master Jeremiah Carmel School Sister Serena as the chief guest, Honorary in her opening address, outlined the truly democratic election On behalf of the school, as a token of appreciation and Mathew, on behalf of his team, proposed a hearty vote of Secretary to the Board of Trustees Vijay Karayil, PAC represen- procedure conducted in stages from the day of filing in nomi- gratitude, Vijay Karayil accompanied by Principal in-charge thanks. He reiterated his commitment towards the school tative to the Board Suresh K P, other PAC members Dr Prathap nation, interview and campaigning till the day of electronic Sherly Dennis and Vice Principal Gomathy Murthy presented and his fellow students. He also expressed his sincere voting. She further advised the elected members to maintain a memento to the chief guest Sister Serena. thanks to the luminaries and entire fraternity present for the discipline and decorum of the school. It is indeed an honor for the best students to get demo- the function. What’s On - Submission Guidelines Guest of Honor Honorary Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Vijay Karayil imparted his thoughts about leader- ship. He gave a motivational speech advising them to have a All photos submitted for What’s On clear conscience while delineating their duties. A thunderous should be minimum 200dpi. applause that followed denoted the positive impact of the power packed speech. Articles must be in plain text and The music prodigies of the school presented a melodious should include name and phone inspirational theme song leaving the audience mesmerized. Senate advisor Meena Raicar, in her address, briefly described numbers. Articles and photos that the democratic election procedure in the school. The young, fail to meet these requirements will energetic and enthusiastic leaders marched in rhythm to the slow drum beat in perfect harmony. Principal in-charge not be published. administered the oath-taking ceremony reminding elected members who stood with their heads held high with firm res- Please send them to olution and confidence, on their unswerving sense of com- [email protected] mitment as an individual to the self and the school. Esteemed Chief Guest Sister Serena asked elected stu- dents to provide the right direction with utmost humility and WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 ACK students win ‘CEO HSE Excellence Award’

uwait National Petroleum immediate and lasting effects on the and safety among their peers, believ- Company (KNPC) announced lungs and future ease on breathing. ing similar steps will highly contribute Kthe winners of its 8th Annual Another creative model was formed in spreading and enhancing the con- CEO Health, Safety and Environment showing that smoking not only cept of HSE in the Kuwaiti society. Excellence Award. Winners included affects the smoker but also those ACK embeds Health and Safety Mechanical Engineering students at around and especially children. into all programs of learning. the Australian College of Kuwait Students also demonstrated the Students are required to not only use (ACK) who received their award from effects of smoking on the physical Personal Protective Equipment when- KNPC’S CEO, Mohammad Ghazi Al- environment such as plants in room ever needed, but also to identify situ- Mutairi, in a prestigious ceremony through a third model. ations of potential risk for self and held at the Regency Hotel in Kuwait. In appreciation of these efforts and others. Finally, a special Health and As an initiative from ACK to raise hard work presented by ACK’s stu- Safety Department within ACK is awareness about the dangers of dents, they received this prestigious responsible to monitor work proce- smoking, Mechanical Engineering award, in addition to a special recog- dures and practices across the students created a human body mod- nition from the College, which con- College to ensure the campus has the el that highlights the direct effects of gratulates them on this outstanding safest and healthiest possible envi- smoking on the person, proving that performance and thanks them for suc- ronment for students, staff and visi- even small amounts of smoking have cessfully creating a culture of health tors.

he Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, a Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences affiliate, hosted a ceremony recently to honor volunteers who joined the organizing com- Tmittee for a robots’ competition that the center held this year featuring 950 students. India International School Kuwait holds Junior Investiture Ceremony

ndia International School Kuwait conducted reminded the students that a leader should be persistence. He appreciated the school and the Investiture Ceremony for the junior wing on 7 mighty in deeds, culture and service to humanity. teachers for organizing such a disciplined and order- IMay 2015. As a gesture of nurturing students to The council members were bestowed badges by ly program. be future leaders, deserving young talents of the the Chief Guest, the School Director, Malayil Moosa Adding to the beauty of the function, the school School were bestowed with the responsibility of Koya, the Principal, Vice Principal, Section Vice choir mesmerized the audience by a motivational leading their School from the front with their com- Principals and the KG Creative Head, Nilofer. The song. It was followed by scintillating dance perform- mitment, confidence and competence. The oath was administered by the Principal and the ance by the young dancers of IIS. The event came to Investiture Ceremony which was graced by the members pledged to work earnestly and keep the an end by vote of thanks by the CCA in charge august presence of Dr Jagatnath R Choodankar, the school motto in high esteem. The ceremony also Sreedevi. This year’s Junior School Council compris- Chief Guest of the function, thus marked the inau- included the handing over of the House Flags to es of the Head Boy-Navin Surya, Head Girl - Khaira guration of the junior student council for the aca- the new House Captains. Fathima, Assistant Head Boy-John Jolly, Asst. Head demic session 2015-16. The event was kick started It was a moment of excitement for the students Girl-Badarunnisa, CCA Secretaries-Edwin Mathew with the welcome speech by the school Principal, F when the Chief Guest addressed the audience with Jomy and Arwa Maher, Sports Captains-Hemshyam M Basheer Ahmed who extended a warm to the his words of wisdom and motivation. Dr Jagatnath, Thangamani and Zehra Fatima, Asst Sports Chief Guest, and the School Director, Malayil Moosa who himself was a model child throughout his stu- Captains-Adila Ahamedand Zeefa GA, 4 House Koya received Dr Jagatnath R Choodankar with a dent life posed a perfect example before them. He Captains, 4 Asst House Captains and 6 Prefects from colorful bouquet. In his welcome address, Principal urged the audience to work hard with sincerity and each house. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

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Stewart 04:15 Marvel’s Hulk vs. Thor & 06:00 Alaska: The Last Frontier 01:00 Last Week Tonight With John Wolverine-PG 06:50 Fantomworks 00:10 The Jonathan Ross Show Oliver 06:00 Empire State-PG15 07:40 Fast N’ Loud 01:05 Cook Me The Money 01:35 Veep 08:00 Shanghai Knights-PG15 08:30 Storage Hunters 02:00 Emmerdale 02:00 Silicon Valley 10:00 Recoil-PG15 08:55 Backroad Bounty 02:25 Paul O’Grady: For The Love 02:30 Togetherness 12:00 Snake Eyes-PG15 09:45 How It’s Made Of Dogs 03:00 Cristela 14:00 Empire State-PG15 10:10 How Do They Do It? 02:55 Coronation Street 03:30 Parks And Recreation 16:00 Shanghai Knights-PG15 10:35 Gold Rush 03:25 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 18:00 Recoil-PG15 11:25 Gold Divers 04:20 The Doctor Blake Mysteries Jimmy Fallon 19:45 Oblivion-PG15 12:15 Alaska: The Last Frontier 05:15 The Chase: Celebrity 06:00 Men At Work 22:00 Man Of Tai Chi-PG15 (Season 4 Specials) Specials 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 13:05 Storage Hunters 06:10 Cook Me The Money 09:00 Cristela 13:30 Backroad Bounty 07:05 Coronation Street 09:30 About A Boy 14:20 Alaska: The Last Frontier 07:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 15:10 Fantomworks 08:25 The Doctor Blake Mysteries Jimmy Fallon 00:00 Bringing Down The House 16:00 Fast N’ Loud 09:15 Eggheads 14:00 Parks And Recreation 02:00 10 Years 16:50 How It’s Made 09:45 Eggheads 14:30 About A Boy 04:00 Mafia! 17:15 How Do They Do It? 10:15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 06:00 Home Alone 3 17:40 American Muscle Of Dogs Stewart 08:00 Planes 18:30 Bear Grylls: Breaking Point 10:40 The Jonathan Ross Show 16:00 The Nightly Show With Larry 10:00 Bringing Down The House 19:20 So You Think You’d Survive? 11:35 Please Marry My Boy Wilmore 12:00 Three Men And A Baby 20:10 Backroad Bounty Australia 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 14:00 Mafia! 21:00 Bear Grylls: Breaking Point 12:30 The Chase: Celebrity 18:00 Hot In Cleveland 16:00 Run For Your Wife 21:50 So You Think You’d Survive? 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09:15 Unlikely Animal Friends Sabotage 15:00 American Pickers Rangers 13:00 Guy’s Big Bite 14:05 Who On Earth Did I 10:10 Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER 16:00 Hatching 16:00 American Restoration 21:30 Ducktales 13:30 Guy’s Big Bite Marry? 11:05 Python Hunters 18:00 Wizards And Giants 16:30 American Restoration 22:00 Lilo & Stitch 14:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 14:30 On The Case With Paula 12:00 Hooked 20:00 Blue Elephant 17:00 Storage Wars 22:25 Art Attack 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 00:00 Snake Eyes Zahn 12:55 Speed Kills 22:00 Tony Hawk: Boom Boom 16:30 Indian Premier League H/L : 17:30 Storage Wars 22:55 Limon And Oli 15:00 Roadtrip With G. 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Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (14/05/2015 TO 20/05/2015)

SHARQIA-1 AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 8:15 PM GOOD KILL 3:45 PM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 6:45 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 12:00 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 11:00 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 6:00 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 8:45 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 2:15 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 1:00 AM GOOD KILL 8:00 PM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 10:30 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 5:00 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 10:15 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 12:30 AM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 7:45 PM FANAR-3 GOOD KILL 12:30 AM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 10:00 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 12:30 PM AL-KOUT.4 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 12:15 AM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 3:30 PM AVENUES-3 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 1:00 PM LION - Telugu 3:30 PM HOT PURSUIT 12:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 1:00 PM SHARQIA-2 LION - Telugu 6:30 PM HOT PURSUIT 2:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 3:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 11:45 AM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 6:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 4:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 5:45 PM A MOUSE TALE 11:45 AM LION - Telugu 9:30 PM NO FRI ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 8:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 2:30 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 9:30 PM LION - Telugu MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 10:15 PM A MOUSE TALE 2:30 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 12:30 AM LION - Telugu 7:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:45 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 4:45 PM THU+FRI+SAT+MON MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 7:15 PM FANAR-4 LION - Telugu 10:00 PM BAIRAQ-1 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 9:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 12:15 PM THU+FRI+SAT+MON MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 12:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:15 AM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 12:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 7:00 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON -3D 11:45 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 2:30 PM SUN+TUE+WED MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 2:30 PM SHARQIA-3 SWORD OF VENGEANCE 2:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 10:00 PM NO THU MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 4:45 PM SUN+TUE+WED AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON -3D 2:15 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 12:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 7:15 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 1:00 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 5:00 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 2:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 9:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 7:30 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 4:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 12:15 AM 360º- 1 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 10:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 6:15 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 12:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 12:30 AM THE BLOOD LANDS 8:45 PM FANAR-5 HOT PURSUIT 12:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 10:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 11:30 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 3:00 PM BAIRAQ-2 holder having 19 years THE BLOOD LANDS 1:00 AM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 11:30 AM HOT PURSUIT 3:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 1:00 PM FOR SALE experience in construction/ MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 2:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 5:30 PM PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 3:15 PM maintenance works need MUHALAB-1 BOMBAY VELVET - Hindi 4:15 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 8:00 PM A MOUSE TALE 5:15 PM 2010 Mitsubishi Galant job in supervisor post. 5 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 1:00 PM PIKU - HINDI 7:15 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 10:30 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 7:15 PM Super Saloon, white, 88,000 GOOD KILL 1:00 PM BOMBAY VELVET - Hindi 9:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 1:00 AM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 9:30 PM km, bought new, excellent years experience in Kuwait. GOOD KILL 3:15 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:45 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 11:45 PM condition, asking KD 2,300. Transferable visa no. 18. GOOD KILL 5:15 PM 36º- 2 Phone: 65033757. (C 4985) ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 7:15 PM MARINA-1 ACCIDENTAL LOVE 11:30 AM BAIRAQ-3 Contact: 66559205. ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 9:30 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 11:45 AM GOOD KILL 1:45 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 12:15 PM (C 4986) 16-5-2015 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 11:45 PM GOOD KILL 2:00 PM ACCIDENTAL LOVE 4:00 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 3:00 PM 19-5-2015 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 4:00 PM GOOD KILL 6:15 PM BOMBAY VELVET - Hindi 6:00 PM MUHALAB-2 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 6:15 PM ACCIDENTAL LOVE 8:30 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 9:00 PM SITUATION WANTED THE BLOOD LANDS 12:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 8:30 PM GOOD KILL 10:45 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 12:05 AM THE BLOOD LANDS 2:00 PM GOOD KILL 10:45 PM GOOD KILL 1:15 AM BOMBAY VELVET - Hindi 4:00 PM GOOD KILL 12:45 AM PLAZA Professionally qualified LION - Telugu 4:00 PM 360º- 3 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 3:45 PM and well experienced sen- LOST LION - Telugu 7:00 PM MARINA-2 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 12:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 6:30 PM ior finance executive, seek- AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 7:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 3:00 PM NO FRI+SAT ing job for senior position Idris Abdul Karim Dalal LION - Telugu 10:00 PM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 12:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 5:15 PM PURAMPOKKU - Tamil 6:00 PM recently lost his civil ID AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 10:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 2:30 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 7:30 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 9:00 PM in finance and accounts THE BLOOD LANDS 1:00 AM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 2:30 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 9:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 11:00 PM department of reputed card # 270120501299. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 5:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 12:05 AM companies having middle Finders please contact MUHALAB-3 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 7:30 PM LAILA to senior level vacancy may 99517914, 65027050. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 12:15 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 10:00 PM AL-KOUT.1 AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 3:30 PM 16-5-2015 AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 11:45 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:30 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 11:30 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 6:15 PM please contact mobile: LION - Telugu 1:30 PM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 11:30 AM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 8:30 PM 50519450 or email: MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 2:45 PM MARINA-3 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 2:00 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 10:45 PM [email protected] AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 2:30 PM GOOD KILL 11:30 AM NO THU (C 4984) MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 5:15 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 1:30 PM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 2:00 PM AJIAL.1 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 7:45 PM NO THU MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 4:30 PM LION - Telugu 3:30 PM 17-5-2015 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 10:15 PM GOOD KILL 1:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 7:00 PM LION - Telugu 6:30 PM 112 MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:45 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 3:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 9:30 PM LION - Telugu 9:30 PM Civil Engineering Diploma AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 6:15 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 12:05 AM FANAR-1 AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON -3D 9:00 PM AJIAL.2 BACKCOUNTRY 11:30 AM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 3D 11:45 PM AL-KOUT.2 LION - Telugu 4:00 PM Prayer timings ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 1:30 PM GOOD KILL 12:45 PM LION - Telugu 7:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 3:45 PM AVENUES-1 GOOD KILL 2:45 PM LION - Telugu 10:00 PM BACKCOUNTRY 6:00 PM PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 12:45 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 4:45 PM BOMBAY VELVET - Hindi 4:00 PM Fajr: 03:24 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 8:15 PM A MOUSE TALE 3:00 PM GOOD KILL 7:30 PM PIKU - HINDI 7:00 PM Shorook 04:54 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 10:30 PM PIKU - HINDI 5:00 PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 9:30 PM BOMBAY VELVET - Hindi 10:00 PM BACKCOUNTRY 12:45 AM PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 7:45 PM GOOD KILL 12:15 AM Duhr: 11:44 BOMBAY VELVET - Hindi 9:45 PM AJIAL.3 FANAR-2 BACKCOUNTRY 12:45 AM AL-KOUT.3 CHIRAKODINJA KINAVUKAL (Malayalam) 4:15 PM Asr: 15:20 THE BLOOD LANDS 12:45 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 11:45 AM CHIRAKODINJA KINAVUKAL (Malayalam) 6:45 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 2:45 PM AVENUES-2 THE BLOOD LANDS 1:30 PM ORU VADAKKAN SELFIE -Malayalam 6:45 PM Maghrib: 18:34 THE BLOOD LANDS 4:30 PM GOOD KILL 11:30 AM THE BLOOD LANDS 3:15 PM ORU VADAKKAN SELFIE -Malayalam 9:30 PM SWORD OF VENGEANCE 6:15 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 1:45 PM THE BLOOD LANDS 5:00 PM CHIRAKODINJA KINAVUKAL (Malayalam) 9:30 PM Isha: 20:01

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

Say what? Today, communicator Mercury goes retrograde (backward) Destination: frustration? Today, clever Mercury goes retrograde in Gemini, your third house of speech and the intellect. Until June 11, choose your (backward) in Gemini, your ninth house of travel and adventure, until June 11. words wisely, as there’s a good chance you’ll be misunderstood. Sales pitches and Over the next three weeks, you could feel annoyingly fenced in. Maybe it’s a job, meetings can fall flat, and brainstorming sessions could yield less-than-stellar ideas. relationship or just, you know, your entire life. If you can revisit a favorite vacation To avoid frustration, don’t push ahead stubbornly on new projects. Instead, revisit spot or spiritual teaching, you could get back in touch with your higher calling, or ventures already in progress, including writing or teaching endeavors. A kindred at least gain some breathing room. In the meantime, why not question some of spirit from yesteryear may emerge out of the blue—stay tuned! the limiting beliefs in your life, or examine structures you've outgrown? Freedom awaits, Libra.

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Check those receipts. Today, thoughtful Mercury goes retrograde (back- The devil is in the details, so keep that eagle eye sharp. Today, com- ward) in Gemini, your second house of work and money. Until June 11, mind your moolah, municator Mercury turns retrograde (backward) in Gemini, your eighth house of Bull. Cash flow might get suddenly tight, prompting you to reexamine your budget and intimacy and shared wealth. Until June 11, you may feel stretched to the emo- also how you earn your money. In a pinch, you may return to an old client or employer for a tional max, either overrun by obsession and jealousy, or caught in a dicey power one-off gig (or maybe to even pick up again continuously). At the office, choose your words dynamic. Your suspicions and deep-seated fears may be rooted in something, carefully, especially in emails. The last thing you need is to experience your own version of but that “something” could be your own issues with trust, vulnerability and self- the Sony hack, finding your scathing words making the rounds unexpectedly. - See more at: worth. If a shady dealing does come to light, tell the universe, “Thank you.” This is http://astrostyle.com/daily-horoscopes/taurus-daily-horoscope/#sthash.14ot2pDG.dpuf information you need to know.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Partnership problems? Today, clever Mercury goes retrograde (back- Have you been in this movie before? Today, you might feel like you’ve landed ward) in Gemini, your seventh house of one-on-one relationships, until in an alternative (and eerily familiar) universe, as clever Mercury goes retrograde (backward) June 11. A significant other, work BFF or close friend could be a source of conflict. ACROSS promote international peace and security. in Gemini, your first house of self, until June 11. Get ready to flash back to your past. Caution: Maybe the balance of your union reveals itself to be off. You could come to realize 1. Committee formed by a special-interest 9. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by this won't necessarily be an easy-breezy cycle. During this three-week period, you could be that you’re not giving nearly as much as you could, and decide to be a more present group to raise money for their favorite political behavioral and learning disorders. subject to epic misunderstandings, where your witty words fall flat and even offend people. partner. Or perhaps it’s the other way around: your generous nature is being exploit- candidates. 10. A hard gray lustrous metallic element that is Too much self-promotion (or any self-promotion) could backfire, too. Spend this time ed. Handle talks and negotiations with care. Since retrogrades bring back the past, an 4. Of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's highly corrosion-resistant. reviewing your progress toward personal goals. You may cut one or two from your list. degree. 11. Rod-shaped motile bacteria that attack old flame could resurface. Could the second time around be the charm? 12. A vest pocket to hold a pocket watch. plants. 15. A rapid bustling commotion. 12. The capacitance of a capacitor that has an 16. A system of timekeeping that defines the equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on beginning and length and divisions of the year. each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 17. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. between the plates. Grab the hand sanitizer! Today, clever Mercury goes retrograde (backward) in 18. Able to be converted into ready money. 13. Lake in northwestern Russia near the border Nobody knows the trouble you've seen, Cancer. Well, not exactly—but a self- Gemini, your sixth house of health and wellness, until June 11. Over the next three weeks, 20. Commodities offered for sale. with Finland. pitying mood might be hard to shake, as communicator Mercury goes retrograde (back- ward) in Gemini, your twelfth house of the subconscious and sacrifice. Over the next three you could be susceptible to picking up the germs floating around. 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With a haywire Mercury in your heady sixth house, you could simply being there for others, might put your woes in perspective. 23. A river in north central Switzerland that runs 24. The sense organ for hearing and equilibri- go overboard with analysis-paralysis. northeast into the Rhine. um. 26. Type genus of the Cyatheaceae. 25. 1 species. 28. Of or at or relating to an anode. 27. An associate degree in applied science. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 29. Being nine more than ninety. 30. Battle in 401 BC when the Persian King 31. An intensely radioactive metallic element Artaxerxes II defeated his younger brother who Friendly fire? Today, clever Mercury goes retrograde (backward) in Gemini, Romantic reckoning? Today, communicator Mercury turns retro- that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores. tried to usurp the throne. your eleventh house of platonic connections and group activity, until June 11. During the grade (backward) in Gemini, your fifth house of passion and creativity, until June 32. Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and 33. Strike with disgust or revulsion. next three weeks, you may have some frustrating misunderstandings with a pal. Or, a team 11. Don’t be surprised if you get a Facebook friend request from an ex, or some intense devotion to a cause or idea. 35. (Mesopotamia) God of agriculture and project, especially a tech venture, could go off the rails with scrambled signals Watch out for other overture from a lost love. Is this former flame worth a do-over? If you’re in a 34. The practice of living without clothes for earth. backstabbing and hidden agendas in your circle. When it comes to colleagues and friends, relationship, you could be ruminating on the past, too. Maybe you’re not over a reasons of health. 36. A room or establishment where alcoholic live by the dictum, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Your fight, or some old sticking point comes back up for you. If that's the case, be direct 37. A short play. drinks are served over a counter. silence, in this case, could be especially golden about your feelings. Avoid being sarcastic or passive-aggressive at all costs. 41. An unforeseen obstacle. 38. United States photographer remembered 43. A language unit by which a person or thing for her portraits of rural workers during the is known. Depression (1895-1965). 44. A label made of cardboard or plastic or met- 39. A person who acts as host at formal occa- Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) al. sions (makes an introductory speech and intro- 47. (psychology) An urge to withdraw or avoid duces other speakers). Career caution? Today, communicator Mercury turns retrograde Static on the homefront? 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The 11th letter of the Greek alphabet. plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flow- 55. A silvery ductile metallic element found pri- ers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop. marily in bauxite. 68. A promontory in northern Morocco oppo- 56. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant site the Rock of Gibraltar. white flowers and yielding a durable timber 69. Strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree and resinous juice. used especially for floats. 57. (South African) A camp defended by a circu- 72. Cassava with long tuberous edible roots lar formation of wagons. and soft brittle stems. 59. A river of southwestern Africa that rises in 73. Ratio of the adjacent side to the central Angola and flows east and then north hypotenuse. (forming part of the border between Angola 74. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). and Congo) and continuing northwest through 76. At any time. Congo to empty into the Congo River on the 77. Large brownish-green New Zealand parrot. border between Congo and Republic of the 78. Congenital absence of the heart (as in the Congo. development of some monsters). 60. 300 to 3000 kilohertz. 79. Amount of a charge or payment relative to 62. A slender double-reed instrument. some basis. 63. Any orchid of the genus Disa. 65. Rock that in its molten form (as magma) DOWN issues from volcanos. 1. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central 66. Agitation resulting from active worry. America. 67. A river in northern England that flows 2. The sixth month of the civil year. southeast through West Yorkshire. 3. Ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side. 70. Relating to or characteristic of or occurring 4. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the in the air. pilot is talked down by ground control using 71. A digital display that uses liquid crystal cells precision approach radar. that change reflectivity in an applied electric 5. The capital of Morocco. field. 6. 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he ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ star has been living mainly in French capital with her French husband TRomain Dauriac and their eight-month-old daughter Rose but she is reportedly eager to relocate their family back to the US permanently for her career. A source close to the 30-year-old actress said: “Scarlett’s dream of living in Paris and keeping her Hollywood career going has turned into a bit of a nightmare.”She’s had a very hard time adjust- ing to living in France full-time. Romain is adamant on staying in Paris, but Scarlett is homesick, plus she doesn’t feel as safe there as she does in the US. Now that she has a baby, safety is her first priority.” The blonde beauty recently admitted she still likes to cook her favourite American dishes to give herself a “little taste of home”. Scarlett is convinced it was her all-American menu that made her husband Romain fall in love with her. She previously said: “My husband says he fell in love with me when I made him reveals her mother reveals turkey meatloaf, which is so ridiculous and so American and my husband is French.”But I think it was probably the American flavor that hooked him.”I live in Paris so we eat French food a lot but I like to make American food when I’m there for a little taste of home. I know he loves it.” questions her memories Kim

he 34-year-old star has admitted (sic)”Kim - who is married to rapper Kanye Bruce’s decision to become a woman West - admitted she was tearful throughout Thas been tough on her mother and the powerful episode but is so proud of left her confused about whether the couple Bruce and her family for dealing with the were living a lie throughout their 24-year issue in such an open manner. In a series of Middleton interested marriage - which produced two daughters, posts, she wrote: “West coast tune into E! Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Kim took to her I’m watching KUWTK About Bruce! ... The Twitter account to tweet as she watched most emotional ever! ... Awwww the tears! the first ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Watching this back & reliving this is harder in joining About Bruce’ episode about his sex change than I imagined! I’m happy we opened up on Sunday night. In an emotional post & shared our journey ... WE WERE VERY about Kris, she revealed: “Breaks my heart OPEN IN HOPES TO HELP OTHER FAMILIES my mom questions if her memories were GOING THRU THIS” Kim also praised her Women’s Institute real. That was 4sure a part of Bruce’s life. stepfather Bruce for being brave enough to Must be hard to go thru this as his wife make this life-changing decision now and ate Middleton has written to Anmer WI on the Sandringham estate, where she and Prince William have Ktheir country home, to express her interest in joining the branch, which has just 14 members, and holds an evening meet- ing once a month in the community hall less than a ten-minute walk from the Royal couple’s Georgian mansion, Anmer Hall. President of the Anmer WI, Dorothy Pulsford-Harris, 70, a retired barrister, had written to the Duchess before Christmas to invite her to join. She said: “I had a very nice letter back from her private Paris Hilton secretary saying she was interested. We would be delighted to see her.” The WI has campaigned for many years to attract younger members, and, at 33, Kate would be its youngest member. Dorothy told the MailOnline: “She would be one of our younger members. I don’t know how old our youngest member is, but I would say early 40s.” The Duchess would be following Royal tradition if she joins the he 34-year-old socialite - who has never married or had children - WI, as the Queen became a member of Sandringham WI in 1943 and is has insisted that she is “happy” for her 34-year-old reality TV star now the branch’s president, having taken over the role from the Queen Tfriend, who she grew up with, despite Kim arguably eclipsing her Mother. The Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex are also WI in terms of fame, since starring on ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’, members, and Princess Anne is an associate member. The Queen, Princess marrying Kanye West Anne and the Countess of Wessex are due to attend the WI’s annual meeting on and giving birth to 4 June, which will mark its centenary. North. Paris told the Sunday Times newspa- per: “Kim and I have been friends since we were little girls. I’m so happy for her. She has a beautiful family. She’s doing incredibly well. I’m e wants a man so incredibly proud of gu wi her. We’re both killing it.” ino th The ‘Simple Life’ star has M ‘a previously said she bit believes the two of them he 46-year-old singer - who dated her ‘Neighbors’ of share the same work eth- co-star Jason Donovan, musician Lenny Kravitz and pa ic and that’s why they’ve Tactor Olivier Martinez in the past - has confessed she would unch both been successful. be happy to go out with slightly overweight guys and thinks her previ- ’ They used to party ous boyfriends may have been “too good-looking”. She explained: “I don’t together a lot and are mind grey hair, I don’t mind bald or balding. I don’t even mind a bit of a paunch. Maybe still friends, and Paris too good-looking is where I’ve been going wrong!” Despite her failed relationships, the recognises many of the ‘Locomotion’ hitmaker doesn’t count herself as “unlucky in love” and still has her heart traits she has in her pal. set on settling down in the future. She said: “I’m putting it out there. I would like to find She recently said: “Kim someone. I’m a romantic. I’m not conventional. I don’t think even as a kid I dreamed of a Kardashian always had a wedding day or a wedding dress but I do like being in love. “I don’t see myself as unlucky great work ethic like me. in love as I’ve had a lot of really great relationships - and I don’t have any regrets.” I’m very determined in Meanwhile, the blonde beauty - who is known for her pert posterior - puts her enviable life. Being successful figure down to dancing around on stage. She told Event magazine: “I think of it as some- really fulfils me. I work hard. I’m a good person with a good heart. thing entirely separate to me. Probably the rea- That’s why I’ve been in this business for so long, and that’s why my son for it is the fact I’ve spent most product lines do so well.” of my adult life dancing around in very high heels.”

he 51-year-old DJ and his wife Zoe Ball were con- stantly out partying and drinking when they first Tstarted dating in the ‘90s, but after “30 good years”, the pair gave it up and are now sober, but Norman - who is more famously known as Fatboy Slim - insists he’s “still fun”. Norman said: “I don’t want to be the Gigi Hadid and Cody Simpson poster boy for sobriety in club culture. I gave up because I’d had enough. I gave it 30 good years. I caned out of it and I left no stone unturned. But I would are still hanging out encourage everyone to have as much fun as possible - ccording to the 18-year-old singer’s sister Alli, Cody has remained close to the while it is still fun.” Norman went on to reveal that he blonde beauty and the trio are still spending time together despite the couple stopped drinking around the time that he and Zoe had Aannouncing their split after two years of dating last week. Alli, 17, told E! News: their first son Woody, now 14, as the TV presenter had “We’re all still hanging out. We’re super close and all care about each other immensely.” She stopped drinking after a “raunchy three-day bender”, has previously made it clear she thinks the pair will end up together and hopes they will tie and he felt that if they weren’t both sober then their the knot at some point in the future. She said: “I mean honestly right now it seems like they “relationship wasn’t going to last”. Speaking to The will! I’m the one that’s like just get married already, it’s ridiculous. They are so adorable. They Observer’s The New Review magazine, the ‘Praise You’ bring out the best in each other.” While a spokesperson for Gigi, 20, confirmed that the cou- hitmaker said: “It wasn’t fun anymore. I was worried ple had split due to their busy schedules they didn’t rule out the possibility of a reconcilia- about it affecting my health and my relationship with tion. The spokesperson said: “Cody and Gigi want each other to be in a place right now that my family and my wife. And Zoe had an epiphany one George Harrison guitar has allows him to only focus on his music, fans, and new message, while she can focus and con- particularly raunchy three-day bender over New Year’s. tinue building her career.”They love each other dearly and have split up in hopes that grow- Then she stopped. And after about a month of her ing on their own paths will bring them together in the future. —BANGSHOWBIZ being sober and me not, it became apparent that our sold at auction for $490,000 relationship wasn’t going to last with that imbalance!” he instrument - which is said to have been played by the musi-

doesn’t want to be doesn’t cian during the band’s heyday - went under the hammer at TNew York’s Julien’s Auctions fetching nearly half a million dol- lars, reports the New York Daily News. George - who passed away from lung cancer aged 58 in 2001 - is believed to have borrowed the Mastersound electric guitar from a music store and played it on stage in England and the Channel Islands during the summer of 1963. It was sold on Friday to an anonymous bidder having previ- ously been on display at the Beatles Story museum in Liverpool. ‘poster boy’ for sobriety

Cook Other items offered during the two-day rock memorabilia sale included a penguin suit sported by Elvis Presley in Las Vegas in 1975 which went for $122,000, Jimi Hendrix’s vest which was sold for $59,000 and a t-shirt once worn by Madonna which went for $25,000. Elvis’ marriage certificate from his wedding to Priscilla Presley also went under the hammer and fetched $40,000. LIFESTYLE37 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Features

This image released by AMC shows Jon Hamm as Don Draper in a scene from the final season of ‘Mad Men.’

This image released by AMC shows, (from left) John Slattery as Roger Sterling, Jon Hamm as Don Draper, Vincent Kartheiser as Pete Campbell, Christina Hendricks as Joan Harris and Kevin Rahm as Ted Chaough, in a scene from the final season of ‘Mad Men.’ —AP photos Ad it up: ‘Mad Men,’ comes to an end

ad Men” creator Matthew long suspected: They’re in love. And what of the stars of the wildly popular “Mad Weiner promised a finale that of Don? Men.” “It’s my favorite TV show, it’s very “Mwas “dramatic and appropri- Deserted by Stephanie at a spiritual addictive,” Carrington told AFP, while keep- ate.” He delivered. This incomparable drama retreat, he hits rock bottom. Then, in a last- ing her eyes glued to the screen. “I think it’s set in the 1960s New York advertising world ditch encounter session, another man’s tes- special because two things: in terms of concluded its seven-season run Sunday timony of emptiness and self-loathing style they are very accurate. The writing is night on AMC with a resolution that rang strikes a nerve in him. The man begins to very good. The characters are very real.” true to its spirit and likely left its devotees weep. Don hugs him. They both weep. “Mad Men”-which was a breath of fresh air satisfied, even as they bade it farewell with Through the run of “Mad Men,” Don has when it debuted in 2007 in a television regret. never been closer to anyone or tapped into landscape of crime procedurals-follows the Spoiler alert: Skip to the end if you don’t such feelings in himself. bed-hopping lives of a group of 1960s want to know what happened. “A lot has “The new day brings new hope,” says a advertising men in New York. happened,” Don Draper (series star Jon leader of a meditation group on a cliff Last weekend’s penultimate episode Hamm) tells Stephanie, a damaged young above the ocean the next morning. “New ended with Draper-the dashing but con- woman from his past, after his wayward day. New ideas. A new you.” Don, in a lotus flicted anti-hero played by Jon Hamm-sit- odyssey from New York finally brings him position and his eyes shut, looks at peace ting on a bench in the middle of nowhere to her doorstep in Los Angeles. as he is last glimpsed by viewers. Is this the in Oklahoma, having given away his car Mainly, he is distraught after hearing beginning of a new Don that can bring him while driving west in apparent flight from from his daughter Sally, back in New York, happiness? Ommmm. his flashy Madison Avenue life. In the lead- that her mother, his ex, is dying of lung And then there’s a coda: In a nod to the up to the feverishly anticipated finale, US cancer. He phoned Betty (January Jones), series’ advertising world, to the real-life mainstream and social media had been declaring that he would take their three agency McCann-Erickson where several of awash with speculation about the denoue- kids after she passed. She turned him the characters have been hired this season, ment of the stylish series, which has won down. She intends for them to live with her and to its real-life client, Coca-Cola, “Mad 15 Emmy awards and four Golden Globes brother and his wife. Men” concluded with the classic 1971 over the years. “Please don’t let your pride interfere peace-and-love Coke commercial where a Was the serially seductive Draper going with my wishes,” she said coolly. “I want to hillside collection of young people from all to throw himself or be pushed from a sky- keep things as normal as possible. And over the world , each holding a bottle of scraper, echoing the title credit sequence your not being here is part of Coke, sang the jingle, “I’d Like to Buy the featuring a cut-out version of a man falling that.”Stephanie, too, is a woman in need. World a Coke.” The jingle carried the between huge adverts featuring beautiful Jon Hamm, and (from left) January Jones, and Vincent Kartheiser are seen at A Farewell to But she, too, turns down Don’s offer to help. reminder that Coke, of course, is “The Real women? Could he die in a plane crash? Mad Men presented by the Television Academy at The Montalban on Sunday, May 17, 2015 “Mad Men” traced Draper’s journey through Thing.” From its start to Sunday’s finale 92 Greg Caulfield, a 42-year-old engineer, told in Hollywood. the 1960s in his identity as a successful, episodes later, “Mad Men” was a series that, AFP the ending had not been a letdown. charismatic but tormented ad man. The as much as any series ever, helped TV grow “One of the best series finales ever. Very series’ end brought that phase of his life to up. It remained the real thing. clever,” he concluded, with a smile of satis- a close. And it seemed that after a lifetime faction. “‘Mad Men’ is not about advertise- of running and shifting identities, he had Goodbye tears ment. That is just the background. It’s truly dealt himself out of any meaningful Mad Men” diehards gathered in bars, about the people and the time they are liv- relationships. restaurants and comedy clubs across New ing,” he added. “Because there’s chaos. The Meanwhile, Pete (Vincent Kartheiser) York on Sunday to discover the fate of Don 60s were very dramatic times - assassina- and his estranged wife reunited, moving to Draper et al. as the curtain came down on tions, Vietnam, civil disorder.” Twitter users a new life and his terrific new job in the award-winning retro-cool television flooded the social media network to Wichita, Kansas, of all places. Roger (John series. After seven seasons, eight years and express their feelings about the ending- Slattery) is making a third try at marriage - nearly 100 episodes, it all came down to with many describing it as “beautiful,” tying the knot with Don’s second ex-wife’s this-and few were left disappointed. Twitter “earnest” and even “perfect.” One user, mother, Marie. Joan (Christina Hendricks) threatened to go into meltdown, with @sanriel, wrote: “A great hour of television. finds she can’t have it all. Her new man, #MadMenFinale trending, while there were The last 5 minutes not only defined these Richard, a wealthy retiree who adores her, tears and cheers at City Winery in the characters, but also the next 40 years of won’t accept her decision to start a promis- Tribeca neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, media content.” —Agencies ing new venture: a film production studio. where more than 100 people settled down He wants her all to himself. For the second with wine and pizza in front of giant televi- and presumably last time, he walks out. sion screens. Joan remains her own woman. Peggy “We wanted to watch it somewhere. My (Elisabeth Moss) is settling in at her new boyfriend saw this place and we said why workplace, the giant McCann-Erickson ad not,” said Dawn Carrington, a London agency, where she and Stan (Jay R. designer decked out in a close-fit- Ferguson), her art-director colleague with ting dress and styled red hair Vincent Kartheiser and (from left) Elisabeth Moss and Christina Hendricks are seen at A whom she has worked and bickered for in the form of Joan Harris Farewell to Mad Men. years, finally realize what every viewer has (Christina Hendricks), one Chinx, rapper with dark street tales, killed

hinx, the New York rapper who won a growing fol- end to street violence. “We are seriously under attack like lowing by turning his bleak experiences as a drug- never before,” Jay Z said at a concert for his Tidal stream- Chinx was an acronym he developed in prison, stand- Cdealer into verse, was shot dead Sunday. He was 31. ing service. “And we (are) still killing each other. We need ing for Coward-Hearted Individuals Never Exist. Raised in The rapper-whose works included a series of mixtapes to understand that we are kings and queens.” Queens by his grandmother as his mother struggled with the prophetic title “Hurry Up and Die”-was driving a with drugs, Chinx said that he turned at an early Porsche in the early morning in Queens when another Anthem of drug culture age to music to express himself. He was pro- motorist opened fire, police said. “I’m a Coke Boy” was an anthem of sorts to the drug- foundly affected by the 2007 death of his friend Chinx, whose real name was Lionel Pickens, was pro- dealing lifestyle, with the lines: “Could have been a pilot / Stack Bundles, a rising rapper who was shot in nounced dead at a hospital where another passenger was Could have been a doctor / Could have been a pimp / front of his home in Queens while Chinx was being treated for bullet injuries. Police did not immedi- Could have been a mobster... Keep wiggling, baby / I’m a in prison. ately arrest a suspect or describe a motive for the shoot- motherfucking coke boy.” Another hit, “Feelings,” spoke of In a 2013 interview with The Village Voice, ing, which reportedly came after Chinx drove from a his numbness at witnessing the street life around him. Chinx said that drug-dealing prepared him for hookah lounge. French Montana paid tribute to Chinx, saying that his the music industry because the jobs required “Chinx was one of the most talented, professional and killing showed: “The devil comes in all shapes and sizes similar skills-keeping a constant eye for dan- determined rappers this industry had to offer,” publicist and he’s ruthless. Life here is temporary.” Suggesting that ger and police.”You gotta maneuver your way Chanel Rae said in a statement confirming his death. The “jealousy” could have been a motivation for the killing, through the same shit to get to the prize,” he rapper became a breakaway success in the hip-hop world French Montana said: “They will kill you for this lifestyle.” said. “I honestly think it’s easier to go to the with his 2012 song “I’m a Coke Boy” recorded with his “These streets don’t love us,” he wrote on Instagram. NBA than be a successful rapper.” —AFP mentor French Montana, the Moroccan-born rapper and Chinx, who had two children, was strongly identified with label chief. drug culture, with a recent photo he posted on social A remix of the song featured rap giant Sean Combs, media showing him smoking from a pipe shaped like a best known as Puff Daddy. Chinx collaborated more rifle. But he distanced himself slightly as he gained more recently with Young Thug. Superstar Jay Z-who also grew mainstream recognition, shortening his stage name from up poor in New York-mourned Chinx and pleaded for an the original Chinx Drugz. lifestyle TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

(FromTaylor left) Camila Cabello, Normani Hamilton, Dinah-Jane Hansen, and Ally Brooke of FifthSwift Harmony present a performance by Nicki Minaj. makes history at Billboard Music Awards

List of winners

TOP ARTIST: Taylor Swift TOP FEMALE ARTIST: Taylor Swift TOP RADIO SONG: John Legend, “All of Me” TOP MALE ARTIST: Sam Smith TOP DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST: Calvin Harris TOP BILLBOARD 200 ARTIST: Taylor Swift TOP LATIN ARTIST: Romeo Santos TOP ROCK ARTIST: Hozier (From left) Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne of One Direction present TOP R&B ARTIST: Pharrell Williams the award for top radio song. TOP RADIO SONGS ARTIST: Sam Smith John Legend accepts the award for top radio song for TOP STREAMING ARTIST: Iggy Azalea aylor Swift had a historic night at the Institute of Chicago. ‘All of Me’. TOP SOCIAL ARTIST: Justin Bieber Billboard Music Awards: The pop star Others had a good night though TOP DIGITAL SONGS ARTIST: Taylor Swift is the most decorated artist in the onstage. Iggy Azalea, Pharrell and Sam T TOP HOT 100 ARTIST: Taylor Swift show’s history win 20 wins, beating Garth Smith - who is recovery from vocal cord TOP NEW ARTIST; Sam Smith Brooks’ 19-win record. She won eight surgery - won three awards each. One TOP RAP SONG: Iggy Azalea feat Charli XCX, “Fancy” awards Sunday night at the MGM Grand Direction picked up two awards and gave a TOP BILLBOARD 200 ALBUM: Taylor Swift, 1989 Garden Arena in Las Vegas, including top shout-out to former band mate Zayn Malik. TOP DUO/GROUP; One Direction artist, and also opened the show with the “There is one more person to share this TOP SOUNDTRACK; Frozen premiere of her action-filled, star-studded with, and that’s our brother Zayn,” Liam TOP R&B ALBUM: Pharrell Williams, G I R L music video for “Bad Blood.” Payne said when the boy band won top TOP RAP ALBUM: J Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive “It’s unbelievable that the fans went out duo/group. TOP COUNTRY ALBUM: Jason Aldean, Old Boots, New Dirt and proved what they proved this year, and Van Halen was the night’s first perform- TOP ROCK ALBUM; Coldplay, Ghost Stories that’s the only reason I won eight awards,” ance and rocked the crowd with its 1984 hit TOP DIGITAL SONG: Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass” Swift said in an interview with The “Panama.” The Simple Minds, introduced by TOP LATIN ALBUM: Enrique Iglesias, Sex and Love Associated Press following her wins. “Is it Molly Ringwald, performed “Don’t You TOP DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM: Lindsey Stirling, Shatter Me eight? Did I win eight awards?” she asked (Forget About Me)” from “The Breakfast TOP RAP ARTIST; Iggy Azalea excitedly. “Yeah, sick.” Swift’s video opened Club,” which is celebrating 30 years. Britney TOP COUNTRY ARTIST: Florida Georgia Line with her and Selena Gomez fighting men in Spears sported a sheer black cat suit when TOP HOT 100 SONG: Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off” an office and then fighting each other. It she performed “Pretty Girls” with Azalea; TOP STREAMING SONG (AUDIO): John Legend, “All of Me” ended with Swift’s and Gomez’s armies Mariah Carey, who recently launched a TOP STREAMING SONG (VIDEO): Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off” going head to head. Other stars in the clip Vegas residency, was pitchy when she sang TOP R&B SONG: Pharrell Williams, “Happy” included Mariska Hargitay, Ellen Pompeo, “Vision of Love” and new single, “Infinity,” TOP COUNTRY SONG: Jason Aldean, “Burnin’ It Down” Jessica Alba and Ellie Goulding, and Hayley though she ended with a strong high note; TOP ROCK SONG: Hozier, “Take Me to Church” Williams of Paramore. and Nicki Minaj’s performance of “Hey TOP DANCE/ELECTRONIC SONG: DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What” Swift swapped her first two verses with Mama” and “The Night Is Still Young” fea- Taylor Swift poses in the press room with her awards. new ones from rapper Kendrick Lamar for tured her dancing more than singing or “Bad Blood,” a song rumored to be about rapping as she relied on a backing track. Swift’s friendship with Katy Perry. Swift’s The night had some emotional other wins included top female artist and moments, too: Chris Brown entered the red Billboard 200 album for “1989.” She sat in carpet holding his daughter Royalty; the audience with some of her “Bad Blood” Ludacris offered some words about the late co-stars as well as rumored boyfriend B.B. King and his renowned career; and a Calvin Harris. Swift kissed the DJ-producer- teary and shaky Meghan Trainor won hot singer on the cheek and gave him a hug 100 song and digital song for “All About after winning her awards. “I’m happy right That Bass.” now that it all was pulled off without a Other double winners included Jason hitch,” an excited Swift said in the AP inter- Aldean, Hozier, Enrique Iglesias and John view about her new video. “I can’t believe it Legend. “I have to thank, of course, my didn’t leak. I can’t believe the Kendrick ver- beautiful co-host, my lovely wife, Chrissy sion of the song didn’t leak. Right now I am Teigen,” Legend said when he won top just taking the biggest sigh of relief that radio song for “All of Me.” “I am so proud the fans got to experience it the way I that we won this award together tonight.” wanted them to experience it, which was a Hosts Ludacris and Teigen offered some full element of surprise.” jokes Sunday night: The rapper described Though Swift had an epic open of the why he’s a good host, name checking his Billboard Awards with her video, Kanye music and acting credits. Teigen, a model, West’s closing off the show was tragic. The replied, “And I bang a musician” as Legend rapper was booed in Las Vegas when he stood up. See a complete winners list performed “All Day” and “Black Skinhead.” below. Meghan Trainor poses in the press room with the The stage was smoky and it was hard to see awards for top hot 100 song and and top digital song West at times. “And now a doctor,” Kylie for ‘All About That Bass’. Jenner said when introducing West, who DJ Calvin Harris, winner of Top Dance/Electronic Recording artists Iggy Azalea (left) and earned an honorary doctorate from the Art Artist, poses in the press room. Charli XCX accept the Top Rap Song award. lifestyle TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

Cannes Film Festival Behind Cannes’s glitz, B-grade movies do booming TV trade ou’ve seen the movie “Black Swan”, ly agree with, is that it can cannibalize their but what about “White Swan”? Or market. But we would completely disagree, Y“Avengers Grimm”? Or “Darker because what would cannibalize their mar- Shades of Grey”? Or “Attack of the ket is a pirated movie of their movie,” said Lederhosen Zombies”? You won’t catch Rimawi. “We’ve all settled in an area where these features at your local movie theatre, we’re not too egregious. It’s clearly a differ- but they and other B and C-grade flicks are ent movie but there’ll be some word or doing booming business in the Cannes term that’s similar to the other ones.” market running in parallel with the film fes- The Asylum has a catalogue of 200 films tival. and makes around 15 a year, each with a Sales to television and video-on- budget of $500,000 to $2 million (436,000 demand companies are strong, with China Euros to 1.7 million Euros) and done mostly emerging as a key customer for the trashy in-house, with hired directors. Apart from niche, producers and distributors dealing mockbusters such as “Age of Tomorrow” with such films told AFP. Those in the sector and Mad Max-inspired “Road Wars”, it also are frank about what they’re selling. “I think makes its own zany horror movies, of which there’s really good independent movies “Sharknado” (killer sharks swept inland by a that deserve to be seen. And outside that tornado) is probably the most famous. there’s a bunch of crap,” said Lawrence Silverstein, vice-president for sales and China hungry for B-grade movies marketing at one Los Angeles-based outfit Other fare, driven by client demand- called Osiris Entertainment. often Japanese-includes “3-Headed Shark Silverstein pointed to a poster of “House Attack” and “Mom, Tommy Made a of Bad” on his stand (plotline: three fugitive Dinosaur”. A zombie series, “Z-Nation”, is sisters with a suitcase of stolen heroin hide showing on the US cable channel SyFy. out in their childhood home, haunted by Films made for TV and video-on-demand their parents) and said, “It’s not a great hor- (VOD) are the main outlets for this fare, ror movie, but it’s not bad.” (Reviews on the though occasionally distributors in small Internet disagree.) But he also showed a territories such as Romania pick them up teaser of a crowd-funded indie horror-com- for theatrical release. edy called “Clinger”, in which an accidental- The massive, recent shift away from DVD ly decapitated teen returns to stalk his sales to VOD has fragmented the market, (From left) US producer Jonas Rivera, US Chief creative officer Disney/Pixar John Lasseter and US director Pete Docter pose during a photocall unrequited love. It looked well-paced and but the players are seeing signs of strong for the film “Inside Out” at the 68th Cannes Film Festival. — AP entertaining. buyer interest from Asian nations, especial- ly China. “There’s a big VOD market in ‘Mockbusters’ China,” said Douglas Price, CEO and produc- Other posters around the Cannes mar- er at D3 Telefilm, which is looking to get Pixar gets ‘Inside’ our heads ket, including one showing a Thor-like around Chinese quotas on foreign film superhero wearing a red cap and brandish- imports by co-producing with Chinese ing a hammer over the title “God of companies. “They have to understand that Thunder”, underlined a whole category in you have to bring more the niche known as “mockbusters”. These American/European actors into the movies- with latest animation knockoffs, made to resemble small-budget they can’t just be all purely Chinese,” he versions of Hollywood blockbusters, ride said. Although the Chinese co-producers ixar went underwater with “Finding Nemo”, anything for anybody. But in the film they are strength to strength with “Monsters, Inc.”, the marketing slipstream of the originals to demand all distribution rights in China, that into the toybox with “Toy Story” and now and that’s a fairly good way of thinking about it,” “Finding Nemo” and “The Incredibles”. In 2006, tempt people looking for something to “is no big problem for me,” he said. “They Pit’s going inside our brains with its latest, he told AFP in an interview. Producer Jonas Disney bought the studio for $7.4 billion. Under watch at home, not at the cinema. will give you the rights for around the “Inside Out”. The US animation studio, now part Rivera added that the team thought: “We like to the Mouse House, it came up with hits in the “We find a similar genre and hint at it in world, which to me I think is a good deal.” of the Disney empire, on Monday was present- make movies that have emotion, why not make form of “Ratatouille”, “WALL-E”, “Up” and “Brave”. the title,” said David Rimawi, a producer Certainly the appetite in Asia and the ing its latest cartoon feature at the Cannes Film one about emotions, right?” The English-lan- But in recent years, it has been in danger of and seller at The Asylum, one of the bigger Middle East for B-grade movies is buoying Festival ahead of a June worldwide rollout guage version of the picture features the voices being overshadowed by Disney Animation LA outfits in the sector. Naturally, the big the market. So much so, that-as the tagline expected to do big family box-office business. of “Parks and Recreation” star Amy Poehler, “Twin Studios, which made the top-grossing animation US studios aren’t happy, especially with for the snowbound Austrian flick “Attack of The film delves into the imagination-literally- Peaks” actor Kyle MacLachlan and the ever- of all time, “Frozen”. piracy also squeezing revenues. But the B- the Lederhosen Zombies” says-”it’s all by portraying human emotions of Joy, Anger, adaptable Hollywood actress Diane Lane. Cannes, therefore, is a prestigious fillip for grade merchants are careful to stay just on downhill from here”. — AFP Disgust and Sadness as distinct characters, who Pixar, and market watchers are seeing if “Inside the right side of the line of what constitutes sit at the control panel in the mind Cannes-friendly cartoons Out” can succeed in maintaining its profile a copy and what is sufficiently different. “Headquarters” of a young girl, Riley. Her mind- Although not in the Cannes competition for against the competition it faces-inside and out. “Their feeling, which we don’t necessari- scape also features “cities” representing her main the Palme d’Or, the official screening slot on the For Docter, being part of Disney is only positive. personality traits, and a maze-like memory bank. Riviera on Monday gives valuable and global “Disney, you know, when they bought Pixar, they Director Pete Docter (who also made the media attention to the movie. Other animations were like, ‘OK we paid a lot of money for these Pixar hits “Up” and “Monsters, Inc”) said the that have launched in Cannes in years past guys, we don’t want to break anything.’ And so anthropomorphic approach came from watch- include “Up” from Pixar, and “Shrek” and “Shrek 2” far, it (the studio) really has remained ing his own 11-year-old daughter Elizabeth and from rival studio DreamWorks. autonomous.” — AFP wondering what was going on inside her head. Pixar, founded by George Lucas and financed “Emotions are not really little people running by late Apple boss Steve Jobs, made a big open- around in your head-I hope that doesn’t spoil ing splash with “Toy Story” and went from Film Review: ‘Louder Than Bombs’ n the 35 years since “Ordinary People,” the neurotic academic) seems more well adjust- repeatedly putting herself in harm’s way as being American cinema has told and retold stories ed at first, having just fathered an infant son, worthier than whatever domestic satisfaction she Iof how a death in the family can reveal the though he clearly has no shortage of issues to might take from staying home, but rather the dysfunction no one wanted to admit was there. work through as well. kind that challenges the accepted modes of cine- “Louder Than Bombs” is just such a picture, Frankly, the sight of these characters coping matic expression. One clue (falling on the more studying how a widower and his two sons cope with Isabelle’s death isn’t nearly as rich or ambi- obvious side of things) presents itself when with learning the “circumstances” of the accident tious as another parallel theme that Trier and Conrad relays a lesson learned from his mother, that killed his war-photographer wife, but it also writing partner Eskil Vogt have opted to explore who taught him how changing the framing of a manages to be the opposite of nearly every other with the project: the issue of artistic ambition photograph can completely change its meaning- film in the genre. Directed by Joachim Trier, who’s and how committing to a creative career (or which invites us to reflect on what Trier has certainly gifted enough to have turned in a pas- abandoning it, as the case may be) shapes our cropped out of his own story, a contempo spin (From left) Actress Rooney Mara, director Todd Haynes, and actress Cate Blanchett sive-viewing tearjerker, “Bombs” asks audiences lives and the relationships we maintain with on James Agee’s “A Death in the Family,” com- pose for photographers upon arrival for the screening of the film ‘Carol’. — AP to bring their brains, eschewing grand catharsis loved ones. Isabelle put her work before her fam- plete with multiple re-enactments of the fatal in favor of subtle psychological nuance, resulting ily, presumably using its political importance to crash and a dizzyingly modern found-footage in a film that runs both slender and cold on the justify the addiction she felt to the front lines. montage. surface, but rewards the arthouse audiences will- Gene, on the other hand, started his career as an As conceived, “Louder Than Bombs” remains a Blanchett lesbian tale, Holocaust ing to give it a deeper reading. actor, but put that aside at a certain point in melodrama, but a curiously non-explosive one. Ever since Trier’s 2006 feature debut, “Reprise” order to focus on his wife and children, ultimately The fuses appear to be burning on the inside shocker lead Palme d’Or race (which landed him on Variety’s “10 Directors to taking a non-glamorous job teaching at the local here, as Trier focuses on the surviving Reeds’ Watch” list), Hollywood has been courting the high school (where he’s struck up a covert affair almost tragic inability to connect. Conrad shuts powerful lesbian love story starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in a story Norwegian helmer with offers to come and make with Conrad’s teacher, played by Amy Ryan). down Gene’s every attempt at father-son com- Cate Blanchett and a groundbreak- about single people sequestered in a hotel a film in the States. Switching to English is no Both of Trier’s previous features, “Reprise” and munication, including a desperate workaround Aing Holocaust drama emerged as and given 45 days to find a partner, or be trouble for Trier, who studied at the UK’s National the suicide-centered “Oslo, August 31st,” concern Gene attempts, going undercover in his son’s favourites as the Cannes Film Festival hit transformed into the animal of their choos- Film & Television School, although there remains themselves with tortured intellectuals who ques- favorite role-playing game. At first, Johan has the halfway mark yesterday. Critics are call- ing. something far more alien about the cinematic tion their own existence, vacillating between more encouraging words for Conrad, but then, in ing it a banner year at the world’s top cine- syntax and language he uses to express his ideas. whatever force drives them to create and the a horrifying conversation on the school bleach- ma showcase, with the selection of 19 con- Potential gems Strangely, “Louder Than Bombs” manages to equally compelling impulse to self-destruct. Early ers, we realize just how scarred and cynical his tenders for the coveted Palme d’Or top The darkly comic send-up of modern be glaringly obvious and admirably subtle in the on, the film identifies most strongly with Gene, older brother is. It’s as if all the trauma Isabelle prize filled with delights and surprises. love packed an emotional punch, with BBC same breath. Consider the title, which, apart from but in time, it shifts to each of his sons before took upon herself were passed on to her family, In an early stand-out, Todd Haynes’s critic Nicholas Barber giving it five out of being a reference to the Smiths’ classic compila- finally settling on Conrad. When we meet the kid, the battle scars she wears with pride internalized “Carol” features Blanchett as a wealthy five stars and calling it a “shrewd commen- tion album, feels like false advertising for such a he seems awkward and angry, although in time, by those who spent every day afraid she might 1950s housewife who falls hard for a bud- tary on the societal pressures we’re all quiet film, which is carried along by Ola Flottum’s by replaying a series of events through the char- die in the field. ding photographer (Rooney Mara). The under to form relationships, and the decep- low, trancelike score, yet is set so far away from acter’s perspective rather than his father’s, we see Those looking for a sexy in-the-trenches lushly shot period piece sees Carol, in the tions and self-deceptions some of us resort the front lines where Isabelle Reed (Isabelle that he, too, has artistic talent, as a writer-a career thriller would do better to track down “1,000 process of divorcing her businessman hus- to as a result”. Italian veteran Nanni Moretti Huppert) is out trying to change the world. Your for which Trier himself sometimes seems more Times Good Night,” in which Michael Haneke’s band, threatened with the loss of custody also drew high marks for his new picture, average picture may say a thousand words, but suited. After all, behind the pic’s highly technical other muse, Juliette Binoche, also plays a war of her young daughter on “moral grounds”. “My Mother”. one of Reed’s, snapped in hot zones around the framing is a literary-minded helmer who appears photographer. Here, it hardly matters that The film makes a strong case for equal Moretti stars alongside US actor John world and routinely landing on page one of the to view screenwriting as an extension of the Isabelle worked as a front-line shutterbug. That’s rights at a time when, as Blanchett noted Turturro in a semi-autobiographical film New York Times, is potentially powerful enough Nouveau Roman (or “new novel”) tradition, con- one of the few concrete details in a film that lacks after the screening, dozens of countries still about a director suffering personal and to have an almost nuclear effect. stantly bending the rules and toying with such much of the specificity that made Trier’s two pre- have anti-homosexuality laws on the professional crises that left many Cannes Obviously, such a career can ruin a person, elements as narrative continuity, structure and vious films so fascinating-and the photos he books. critics weepy as they emerged from the too, making it impossible to readjust to a society form in bold but always elegant ways. attributes to her so arresting. —Reuters Rapturous reviewers in this Riviera port giant Palais main venue. Audiences also that’s not only too calm, but too far removed In Trier’s hands, storytelling becomes a politi- town said “Carol” had already emerged as embraced Hirokazu Koreeda’s “Our Little from the action to raise awareness, creating a cal act-not the sort that sees Isabelle’s reasons for an Oscar favorite. Film industry bible Sister”, a gentle Japanese family drama domino effect where post-traumatic stress is Variety called it “an exquisitely drawn, adapted from manga, and the Italian-made, concerned. Huppert barely appears in the film, deeply felt love story that teases out every English-language “Tale of Tales,” a bloody haunting the edges like some sort of ghost, shadow and nuance of its characters’ inner Gothic fable starring Salma Hayek and John viewed slightly differently by everyone who lives”. The unflinching Holocaust feature C. Reilly. But in one of the biggest Cannes remembered her-precisely the sort of formally “Son of Saul” by Hungarian newcomer flops in recent memory, Gus Van Sant gar- intriguing challenge at which Trier excels, consid- Laszlo Nemes also drew rave reviews from nered howls for “The Sea of Trees” starring ering the way he shuffles chronology and per- shocked critics. Cannes watchers said the Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey as a spective. unique relentlessness of Nemes’s depiction man who travels to Japan to commit sui- For Times colleague Richard Weissman (David of a 36-hour period in the Auschwitz death cide. Strathairn), Isabelle represents a fallen hero camp could win over the jury led by US London’s The Guardian newspaper whose memory he seeks to honor by writing an filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen. called it a “fantastically annoying and dis- in-depth column timed to coincide with a French daily Le Monde said Nemes, who honest tear-jerker”. Always a potpourri of posthumous retrospective of her work-a story in lost several members of his family to the high art and big-money commercial fare, which he intends to reveal that Isabelle’s death gas chambers, said he clearly made the film the festival also saw the rip-roaring pre- was almost certainly a suicide. For Isabelle’s hus- to keep the history of the Holocaust alive miere of a new “Mad Max” blockbuster star- band, Gene (Gabriel Byrne), that deadline means for “the generations that soon will have no ring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy. Scott having to re-examine his feelings toward his wife, direct contact with the witnesses who can Roxborough of trade magazine The as well as breaking the news to his sulky teenage share with them their memories”. Among Hollywood Reporter told AFP that the sec- son, Conrad (played by “Olive Kitteridge’s” prom- the more bizarre entries, which neverthe- ond half of the festival still had many ising Devin Druid). Meanwhile, older sibling (From left) Actors Gabriel Byrne, Isabelle Huppert, Devin Druid, Rachel Brosnahan and director less won ardent fans, was “The Lobster” by potential gems in store.—AFP Jonah (Jesse Eisenberg, once again typecast as Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos starring Joachim Trier pose for photographers during a photo call for the film ‘Louder than Bombs’. —AP Taylor Swift makes history at Billboard Music38 Awards TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

Kanye West performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Las Vegas. — APO Arab filmmakers seek recognition at festivals ne of the best films of the year premiered in Venice last September, toward the end of the festival. “Theeb” press- Oscreened there on Sept 3, when more than half the festi- val decamped to Toronto. Luckily, this rare Jordanian feature directed by the talented debuting director Naji Abu Nowar also played at TIFF. Even though Venice gave “Theeb” a lousy spot, at least organizers put it in the program. The same can’t be said for most other major fests. While the paucity of Arab titles in Cannes this year could suggests it’s not a great season for the region, their consistent, conspicuous absence from international events means it’s high time the industry questioned why so few pro- grammers bother to look at what’s coming out of these territo- ries. Fortunately, “Theeb” benefited from the foresight of Fortissimo, which boarded as sales agents before its premiere. Since then, the classic adventure tale, rich in visual counterpoint and displaying a cinematic maturity surprising for a first feature, not only played at scores of fests, but is a success in the Arab- speaking world, where homegrown pics outside of popular Egyptian blockbusters tend to limp alongside US fare. In March, Film Movement picked up North American rights, hopefully signaling a decent art house roll-out. But why is it that in the current global climate, with the media awash in stories from the MENA (Middle East-North Africa) region, so few of these films make it onto international screens? On the Croisette, only two Arab-lingo titles are programmed: Nabil Ayouch’s “Much Loved” (Morocco), in Directors’ Fortnight, and “Degrade” (Palestine), directed by brothers Arab and Tarzan Abu Nasser, in Critics’ Week. We know Cannes has always turned a more favor- able eye on Francophone Arab nations-Algeria, Lebanon, (From left) Director Ida Panahandeh, actors Navid Mohammadzadeh, Sareh Bayat, and Pejman Bazeghi pose for photographers during a photo call for the film ‘Nahid’, Morocco, Tunisia-or directors like Yousry Nasrallah with close at the 68th international film festival. — AP Gallic ties, yet attentive watchers have long felt dissatisfaction with Arab films’ limited exposure. That’s benefited Toronto, which had the intelligence to hire Rasha Salti as programmer for the region, and the fests in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which actively pro- mote filmmakers from across the Arab world. Jay Z quietly posting Rise to the challenge It makes little sense that so few European and American pro- grammers fail to rise to the challenge presented by the increasing bail for protesters demonization of the region. Cinema, a facilitator of cross-cultural dialogue, is the ideal platform for combating one-dimensional ap mogul Jay Z has quietly used his the tweets because Jay Z “would be pissed portrayals. (Talk to Arab actors trying to make English-language wealth to post bail for people arrested to see I was offering evidence” that he is tak- pics and they’ll tell stories about casting calls in which they’re Rin protests across the United States ing action. offered nothing but terrorist roles.) against police, an author close to him said Jay Z on Saturday performed in New York Even Tribeca, created in response to the need for cultural Sunday. Dream Hampton, a writer and as an exclusive for Tidal, the music streaming bridges, screened only one Arab film this year, a nine-minute activist who worked with Jay Z on his 2010 service he has launched with fellow stars. In short (“Kingdom of Garbage” by Iraq’s Yasir Kareem). Mention memoir “Decoded,” made the revelations in a a freestyle segment, Jay Z paid homage to must also be made of the recent tragic loss of MoMA curator Jytte series of messages on Twitter that were Brown and Gray-and belittled Tidal’s rivals Jensen, one of the very few US-based programmers who gave deleted but were posted by the hip-hop Spotify and Apple. Jay Z and Beyonce met Arab cinema an appropriate platform. magazine Complex. with Brown and Gray’s families last week at a Could it be there just isn’t the product? In truth, late 2014/ear- “When we needed money for bail for peace concert in Baltimore by Prince, leaving ly 2015 wasn’t the best moment for Arab features. Baltimore protesters, I... hit Jay up, as I had for without making public appearances. The (Documentaries however, such as Egypt’s “Mother of the Unborn” Ferguson (and he) wired tens of thousands” power couple is also strong supporters of and Palestine’s “The Wanted 18” had a much stronger showing.) of dollars within minutes, read one tweet. President Barack Obama, throwing a multi- Political turmoil certainly plays a role, not just because making She also tweeted that Jay Z and his pop million-dollar fundraiser for him during his films in, say, Syria, is all but impossible, but because finding funds superstar wife Beyonce wrote a “huge check” 2012 campaign. — AFP continues to be an uphill battle. When Western film funds do to support the burgeoning “Black Lives express interest, they often demand script changes. One of the Matter” movement aimed at stopping police few exceptions is Berlin-based Razor Film (“Wadjda,” “Paradise brutality. Protests spread last year after a Now,” and Assad Fouladkar’s upcoming “Halal Sex”), which white police officer shot dead African doesn’t impose its vision on the directors it supports. American teenager Michael Brown in the St Back in 2011, Pacha Pictures was founded as the first company Louis suburb of Ferguson. Major demonstra- specializing in selling Arab-lingo movies internationally. Everyone tions, some turning violent, erupted last thought the timing was ideal, given worldwide interest following month in Baltimore after another African the Arab Spring, yet the company folded the following year, American man, Freddie Gray, died from a unable to find enough buyers for its line-up. With everyone look- spinal injury sustained in police custody. ing at the MENA region, where were the brave programmers and The tweets appeared aimed at defending distributors willing to showcase real Arab voices? Luckily, today Jay Z and Beyonce, who have faced accusa- Egypt’s MAD Solutions is drawing attention to the range of Arabic tions from some activists that they have only films available, but fest programmers need to expand their hori- Katherine Warwick Adkins wears a floral hat and dress made by floral stylists paid lip service to the cause without tapping zons and recognize that the problem isn’t with Arab cinema. The Okishima & Simmonds at the Chelsea Flower Show in London yesterday. The into the couple’s estimated $1 billion net problem is with them. — Reuters Chelsea Flower Show will take place between May 19 - 23. — AP worth. Hampton later wrote that she deleted Jay-Z