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Total 100 articles, created at 2016-09-20 00:01 1 Trump and Clinton face off on national security Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been plunged into (1.06/2) questions about US national security after three attacks in a single day put the threat of terrorism at the top of the US agenda. 2016-09-19 21:08 4KB www.news24.com 2 Thousand flee as blaze sweeps through Moria refugee camp in Greece (1.02/2) An estimated 4,000 people have been forced to leave the camp on Lesbos as strong winds fan the flames 2016-09-19 20:50 1KB www.theguardian.com 3 From FBI wanted poster into an ambulance: The amazingly quick capture of Ahmad Rahami (1.02/2) Just under four hours. That's how long it took authorities to apprehend bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami after he was publicly identified by police on Monday. 2016-09-19 20:37 2KB rss.cnn.com 4 Allister Sparks, prominent South African journalist, dies

(1.02/2) JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Allister Sparks, a South African journalist and commentator who documented injustices under white minority rule as well as 's... 2016-09-19 20:31 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 5 La Liga results and standings Sept 19 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the La Liga matches on Monday Monday, September 19 Alaves 0 Deportivo (1.01/2) Coruna 0 Sunday, September 18 Athletic... 2016-09-19 20:34 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 6 De Lima ousted as chair of panel ALLOWING a self-described hit man to implicate President Duterte in the killing of some 1,000 people, mostly criminals and political (1.00/2) opponents, in Davao City when Mr. Duterte was its mayor cost 2016-09-20 00:00 5KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 7 DOJ favors lifting of Misuari arrest warrant THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) is open to lifting the arrest warrant against Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding

(1.00/2) chair Nur Misuari in a bid to restart stalled peace talks between 2016-09-20 00:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net

8 man of courage, man of words Former Rand Daily Mail editor and author Allister Sparks was a tribute to the profession, writes Ray Hartley 2016-09-19 23:47 9KB (1.00/2) www.timeslive.co.za 9 Syrian opposition figure says ceasefire never took hold

(1.00/2) NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The coordinator of Syria's main opposition group said on Monday that a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia never... 2016-09-19 20:31 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 10 Hillary's 'Disposables' Contact WND Order Branco’s first book of politically incorrect — and hilarious — cartoons Click here for reuse options! 2016-09-19 20:35 1KB (0.01/2) www.wnd.com 11 LGBTs back passage of bill vs sexual discrimination IT WAS a pink and rainbow kind of afternoon in the House of Representatives session hall on Monday, as lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBTs) came in full force to support Bataan Rep. 2016-09-20 00:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 12 Employers not happy with ‘endo’ plan The Employers Confederation of the (Ecop) has cautioned the government on the possible repercussions of the proposed “win-win solution” purported to end the abusive practices of labor 2016-09-20 00:00 4KB business.inquirer.net 13 Britney, Solenn turn on the charm in latest albums They may not possess the best voices in the music biz, but Britney Spears and Solenn Heussaff’s performing/singing skills are nothing to scoff at—as their latest albums, “Glory” and 2016-09-20 00:00 3KB entertainment.inquirer.net 14 Kiko Matos unaffected by his bad boy image Actor Kiko Matos has been fodder for show biz media not particularly because of his work, but his string of run-ins with the controversial Baron Geisler—that ultimately culminated in an 2016-09-20 00:00 3KB entertainment.inquirer.net 15 Pinoy humor in Asian stand-up comedy series “FILIPINOS in general are more interested in you as a performer first, and [in] your material second,” Fil-Am stand-up comic Tim Tayag told the Inquirer via e-mail interview, describing how 2016-09-20 00:00 5KB entertainment.inquirer.net

16 Bullet for drug suspect kills trike driver A TRICYCLE driver ended up as collateral damage after a bullet meant for a drug suspect struck and killed him near the Pasay City Hall on Monday morning. The gunman’s real target—the 2016-09-20 00:00 3KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 17 ‘Uneasy’ man yields drugs at checkpoint HIS UNEASY and suspicious movements gave away a former TV cameraman who was found to be carrying P70,000 worth of drugs at a police checkpoint in Quezon City. Dennis Ofilada, 38, was arrested 2016-09-20 00:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 18 MMDA eyes drones for floods, traffic THE METROPOLITAN Development Authority (MMDA) is looking at having its own eyes in the sky not only to help solve the worsening traffic situation but to also address the perennial flooding 2016-09-20 00:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 19 MRT-3 breaks down not once but thrice THREE trains of the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) bogged down during rush hour on Monday morning, forcing passengers to alight and wait for the next ride. At 8:02 a.m., passengers of a 2016-09-20 00:00 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 20 US man sues Samsung after Note 7 exploded in his pocket Tech giant Samsung is under hot water again, as one of its users has filed a lawsuit against it due to a potential battery defect on one of its smartphones. The suit, filed by Jonathan Strobel of 2016-09-20 00:00 2KB technology.inquirer.net 21 Abus release 2 more hostages ZAMBOANGA CITY—Two Filipino kidnap victims were freed by their Abu Sayyaf captors on Sunday night under sustained military air and ground operations on Jolo island, the Armed Forces of the 2016-09-20 00:00 4KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 22 There are 2 honest men in House: They’re janitors WHO SAYS there are no honest men in the House of Representatives? There are at least two confirmed ones—only they’re not makers of laws but sweepers of floors. Two janitors stationed 2016-09-20 00:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 23 ‘Game of Thrones’ rules Emmys LOS ANGELES—“Game of Thrones” conquered the Emmy kingdom on Sunday, honored as top drama for the second consecutive year and becoming the most honored prime-time TV series ever on a night of 2016-09-20 00:00 6KB entertainment.inquirer.net 24 New graft raps filed vs 2 ex-lawmakers OMBUDSMAN Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of new graft charges against former Representatives Candido Pancrudo Jr. and Marc Douglas Cagas IV in connection with the multibillion-peso 2016-09-20 00:00 4KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 25 Anonymous cow blurred on Google Maps If you ever worried that your face might be in plain sight on Google Maps Street View, you can probably calm your fears, since the search site even went so far as to blur the face of a cow in one of its photos. 2016-09-19 23:45 1KB www.thedrum.com 26 Twitter officially relaxes its 140-character limit as it continues to push its 'What's Happening' mantra Twitter has made a step towards banishing brevity by officially relaxing its 140-character limit. The move means that anything that isn't plain text or emoji characters will no longer count towards users' total character count in tweets – leaving more room for them to include visually... 2016-09-19 23:45 2KB www.thedrum.com 27 Weed + food marketing taking off in the Mile High City Now that marijuana is legal in Colorado, more business owners with weed-themed places are getting comfortable with marketing their products to those who enjoy partaking in pot. Even local celebrities are getting in on the act, and it’s not just the dispensaries that are turning to marketing tactics. 2016-09-19 23:45 3KB www.thedrum.com 28 Major media brand partners to launch 'webi-soap' featuring dogs in soap opera dramas Meredith, a top US media and marketing company, has partnered with animal health company Merial to develop and distribute 2016-09-19 23:44 3KB www.thedrum.com 29 Man accused of killing St. Augustine priest pleads not guilty A man accused of killing a St. 2016-09-19 23:44 775Bytes www.ajc.com

30 Violence In DR Congo Article by WN.com Correspondent Amelevi Elaine Affo Clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo between security forces and anti-government protesters have resulted in at least 17 deaths during demonstrations calling for President Joseph Kabila to leave office. Three of the dead were police officers according to Interior... 2016-09-19 23:43 2KB article.wn.com 31 Commentary: Israel could make better use of its tennis ambassadors Tennis players know all about love from the tennis scoring system. Wouldn’t it be nice if players also love Israel and spread that love around the world? 2016-09-19 23:32 4KB www.jpost.com 32 OECD global conference in Jerusalem to attract education ministers from around the world Education Minister Naftali Bennett to Post: Israel needs to change its policy from conflict to innovation. 2016-09-19 22:47 4KB www.jpost.com 33 Trump and the Jews Hatred of Jews, which has never run deep in American society, nevertheless has its adherents. 2016-09-19 22:38 4KB www.jpost.com 34 NASA denies it is changing Zodiacal signs Refuting claims that it is updating the astrological signs, NASA has said that it did not do it as the space agency studies astronomy not astrology 2016-09-19 22:37 2KB www.mid-day.com 35 Our World: Defending ourselves to death Our leaders are failing us because they refuse to act on the sure knowledge that an over-reliance on defensive measures does not deter aggression. It invites aggression. 2016-09-19 22:33 8KB www.jpost.com 36 'This is traumatic for all of us' - Wits SRC official Students feel they are worse off following the announcement that university fee increases will be capped at 8%, Wits University's SRC secretary general said on Monday. 2016-09-19 22:29 2KB www.news24.com 37 Proposed 8% hike will help needy students says SU An 8% fee hike will allow Stellenbosch University to help financially needy students, vice-chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers said on Monday. 2016-09-19 22:25 3KB www.news24.com 38 UN official calls on Israelis, Palestinians to curb escalation The UN Statement by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov said he was “disturbed” by the sudden spike in violence. 2016-09-19 22:19 6KB www.jpost.com 39 Motsoeneng to report for duty as 'ordinary employee' SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng will report for duty as an "ordinary employee" on Tuesday, his lawyer Zola Majavu told News24. 2016-09-19 22:17 2KB www.news24.com 40 Tertiary education, like healthcare, should be free - UCT student Tertiary education, like healthcare, is a basic service which should be free and not commodified, a UCT student activist said. 2016-09-19 22:15 2KB www.news24.com 41 US is willing to extend Syria truce despite violations The United States says it is prepared to extend the window for Syria's fractured week-old cease-fire despite numerous violations and the Syrian military's announcement that the truce is over. 2016-09-19 22:08 4KB www.news24.com 42 Kerry tells Abbas US is committed to two- state solution US State Department: “The Secretary and President Abbas discussed regional challenges and constructive ideas for the way forward to support our shared goal of a two state solution. " 2016-09-19 22:06 2KB www.jpost.com 43 Srikanth & Co. begin campaign in Japan Open Rio Olympics quarterfinalist K Srikanth will be back on the court leading the Indian challenge at the USD 300,000 Japan Super Series, which starts with the qualifiers tomorrow 2016-09-19 21:58 2KB www.mid-day.com 44 'Sparks seemed like a man who would go on forever' - Publisher Veteran South African editor and author Allister Sparks seemed like a man who would live forever, his friend and publisher Jeremy Boraine said. 2016-09-19 21:53 2KB www.news24.com 45 Cosatu welcomes 'missing middle' fee announcement Cosatu has welcomed government's decision to subsidise fee increases for the poor and the "missing middle". 2016-09-19 21:50 2KB www.news24.com 46 West Bengal government starts dismantling Nano factory sheds In the process of returning land taken from peasants for the Tata Motors Nano project at Singur in West Bengal's Hooghly district, the state government on Monday started the work for dismantling of the factory sheds, a official said on Monday 2016-09-19 21:39 2KB www.mid-day.com 47 Initial report: Attempted stabbing in Hebron It was the third attack of the day, the second in Hebron. 2016-09-19 21:33 1KB www.jpost.com 48 Climate change – a case of déjà vu Weatherwatch: Today Doggerland is our Atlantis, a drowned landscape under the North Sea only visible from seismic surveys and occasional finds of ancient tree stumps 2016-09-19 21:30 2KB www.theguardian.com 49 McCoy's unveils next step of its 'When Flavour Calls' campaign as it launches new 'thick cut' crisps Ridged Crisp brand McCoy's has unleashed the latest iteration of its ‘When Flavour Calls’ creative, as it launches its new 'Thick Cut' range of snacks. 2016-09-19 21:29 2KB www.thedrum.com 50 Childline unveils #ListenToYourSelfie campaign to tackle online grooming While the internet has brought many positive changes for communication, it has also provided a platform for online grooming, with NSPCC’s chief executive Peter Wanless dubbing it a “playground for paedophiles”. 2016-09-19 21:29 3KB www.thedrum.com 51 'You've got to earn it' ad campaign hits a nerve "You've got to earn it" is the slogan of a new advertising campaign launched by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA... 2016-09-19 21:29 3KB www.thedrum.com

52 The Washington Post is wrong: Edward Snowden should be pardoned There’s little truth in the five charges most often levelled at the whistleblower. Here’s why he deserves acclaim, not punishment 2016-09-19 21:28 6KB www.theguardian.com 53 Makhura, Mashaba at loggerheads over provincial debt Gauteng premier David Makhura is at loggerheads with Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba over the provincial government's debt to the city. 2016-09-19 21:20 2KB www.news24.com 54 Manager, 4 others get bail in Cape Town bank robbery case A branch manager, her partner and three others accused of working together to rob a bank in 2014 were granted bail by the Blue Downs Magistrateâs Court on Monday. 2016-09-19 21:19 1KB www.news24.com 55 Canelo Alvarez has broken thumb, won't fight again this year Canelo Alvarez has been diagnosed with a broken thumb and won't fight again this year. 2016-09-19 20:23 3KB www.espn.com 56 Jeremy Corbyn would have power to sack elected ministers, proposes Tom Watson Deputy leader’s plan seeks to make it easier for MPs who resigned over the summer to return to cabinet and help Labour reunite 2016-09-19 21:16 7KB www.theguardian.com 57 Give university time to decide on fees - Sasco Sasco at the University of Pretoria has called on other student bodies to give the institution time to decide on its fee hike before shutting down campuses with protests. 2016-09-19 21:16 2KB www.news24.com 58 Plea to declare Hindi as national language withdrawn from HC A petition seeking a direction to the Centre to take steps to declare Hindi as India's national language was today withdrawn from Delhi High Court after it said the Constitution does not provide for a national language 2016-09-19 21:14 2KB www.mid-day.com

59 British Pakistani boy becomes world's youngest computer programmer A British boy of Pakistani origin has set a new world record by becoming the world's youngest qualified computer programmer, a media report said 2016-09-19 21:11 2KB www.mid-day.com 60 Coalition to reveal plan to tackle welfare dependence across generations Social services minister Christian Porter to outline focus on identifying and eliminating ‘welfare traps’ rather than just cutting spending 2016-09-19 21:03 4KB www.theguardian.com 61 Israeli pupils take part in UNICEF’s World’s Largest Lesson The World's Largest Lesson aims to introduce children around the world to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals adopted by 193 world leaders in September 2015. 2016-09-19 20:58 3KB www.jpost.com 62 Baloch leader Brahumdagh Bugti to seek asylum in India Unable to move out of Switzerland to campaign for a 2016-09-19 20:57 1KB www.mid-day.com 63 Barry Geraghty targeting Gowran return from injury Barry Geraghty could make his return to competitive action at Gowran Park on Saturday week. 2016-09-19 20:56 1KB www.independent.ie 64 Rattler poised to be in Ballinrobe shake-up Memories of such former greats as Galmoy and Flashing Steel will be rekindled as the latest running of the John Mulhern Handicap Hurdle is the feature event on an eight-race jumping car 2016-09-19 20:56 2KB www.independent.ie 65 Caravaggio absent from Middle Park at Newmarket Aidan O'Brien is responsible for five of the 16 juveniles confirmed for Saturday's Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket - but Caravaggio is not among them. 2016-09-19 20:56 2KB www.independent.ie 66 May: 'refugees should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach' - video May attended the first-ever United Nations summit on addressing large movements of refugees 2016-09-19 20:54 1KB www.theguardian.com 67 Public hearings to be held over police shortages in Western Cape The Western Cape legislature has invited the public to attend hearings into "worrying" shortages at the province's police stations. 2016-09-19 20:48 2KB www.news24.com 68 Ten killed, six feared dead in bus mishap in Bihar's Madhubani district At least ten passengers were killed and six others feared dead when a bus fell into a pond along the state highway in Bihar's Madhubani district today 2016-09-19 20:40 2KB www.mid-day.com 69 Jewish runners see Berlin marathon as a chance to defy Nazi past 'Here we are 70 years later, proud to stand on the same ground as our ancestors.' 2016-09-19 20:37 3KB www.jpost.com 70 NYPD can't count cash as it would crash computers Contact WND (ARSTECHNICA) — The New York City Police Department takes in millions of dollars in cash each year as evidence, often keeping the money through a procedure called civil forfeiture. But as New York City lawmakers pressed for greater transparency into how much was being seized and... 2016-09-19 20:36 1KB www.wnd.com 71 Rio de Janeiro returns to normal after marathon of mega events After four years of intense scrutiny surrounding a World Cup, a papal visit and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, cariocas can go back to their normal routine with backslaps and relief 2016-09-19 20:35 7KB www.theguardian.com 72 Stocks close mixed as oil settles off highs Contact WND (CNBC) — U. S. equities closed mostly flat on Monday after a choppy session, with utilities leading, as investors geared up for two key central bank meetings. The Dow Jones industrial average briefly rose more than 100 points before holding about 20 points... 2016-09-19 20:34 1KB www.wnd.com 73 Masked abortion advocate pummels pro- life display Contact WND (CAMPUSREFORM) — A masked abortion advocate attacked a student group’s pro-life display on Friday, battering their signs with a wooden club and appearing to threaten a pro-life activist. Bobcats for Life, an Ohio University student group, constructed a pro-life display on... 2016-09-19 20:34 1KB www.wnd.com 74 Gasoline price pinch could get worse before gets better Contact WND (CNBC) — Gasoline prices, spiking 20 cents or more this weekend in some southeastern states, could continue rising even after the outage of a major gasoline pipeline artery is over. Colonial Pipeline is working to build a bypass for its gasoline pipeline, which went... 2016-09-19 20:34 1KB www.wnd.com 75 Social entrepreneurs say they face tough hurdles but making headway By Ellen Wulfhorst SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - G reater support from the public, governments and investors is needed to boost the w... 2016-09-19 20:34 5KB www.dailymail.co.uk 76 UCT to avoid heavy security presence... for now The University of Cape Town will not engage a "significantly heavier, hands-on security presence" to control any student protests just yet, Vice Chancellor Max Price says. 2016-09-19 20:33 3KB www.news24.com 77 Oregon orders woman spoon-fed despite advanced directive ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials are requiring a nursing facility to spoon-feed a woman despite her making clear that measures should not be taken to pr... 2016-09-19 20:32 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 78 Navy Mom: Why Is My Son Going To Jail But Hillary Is Free? Navy sailor Kristian Saucier was recently sentenced to prison for taking pictures of sensitive areas of the USS Alexandria in 2009, and now his mother wants to know why he's in prison, while Hillary 2016-09-19 23:35 3KB dailycaller.com 79 Teachers Attend 10 Hour 'Culturally Responsive' Training Memphis teachers recently underwent "culturally responsive" training to learn how race impacts education. Staff members and teachers at Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory School attended a 2016-09-19 23:35 2KB dailycaller.com 80 Public College Blows $600k To Fire Popular President A public university in Illinois spent a whopping $600,000 to gets its president to step down after just nine months, even though many believe he was doing a good job. Thomas Calhoun Jr. was only 2016-09-19 23:35 3KB dailycaller.com 81 US Plans To Spend $1 Million To Help Jaguars In S. America The U. S. will spend around $1.5 million on wildlife preservation in Mexico and Central America next year as part of the Wildlife Without Borders program. The two grants will fund wildlife conser 2016-09-19 23:35 2KB dailycaller.com 82 GRAINS-Soybeans rise for third straight session on technical buying By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept 19 (Reuters) - U. S. soybeans rose on Monday for a third straight session, boosted by strength in vegetable oil markets... 2016-09-19 20:31 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 83 Suspected Boko Haram militants kill six in northern Nigeria ambush - army ABUJA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Suspected members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram killed six people in an attack on a commercial convoy being escorted b... 2016-09-19 20:31 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 84 Anger boils over! Twitterati slays Pakistan for Uri attacks Angered by the recent siege at Uri which took life of 18 brave Jawans, Twitterati made no stones unturned to vent their rage on the social media site urging India to teach Pakistan a 'lesson' for the terror attack 2016-09-19 20:30 1KB www.mid-day.com 85 Rolling on up! Fearless eight-year-old skateboarder shows off her incredible talent as she becomes the youngest ever girl to compete in the Vans US Open Pro Series Sky Brown from Miyazaki, Japan, competed in the Huntington Beach-based event last month, impressing the commentators with skill beyond her years. 2016-09-19 20:28 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 86 Clinton: US must be 'vigilant but not afraid' on terrorism after incidents – campaign live Follow live updates as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton react to New York and New Jersey explosions 2016-09-19 20:28 7KB www.theguardian.com 87 Release 3,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu, Cauvery panel tells Karnataka The Cauvery Supervisory Committee on Monday ordered the Karnataka government to release 3,000 cusecs of river water daily to Tamil Nadu between September 21 and 30, a senior officer said 2016-09-19 20:27 1KB www.mid-day.com 88 Joe Scarborough Says He's Working On 'Trump The Musical' Joe Scarborough says he is working on "Trump the Musical. " "I'm working on a musical," the host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" said during a recent interview with GQ magazine. Scarborough, at the start o 2016-09-19 23:35 2KB dailycaller.com 89 Tax Cuts, King Dollar & Growth: From JFK, To Reagan, To Trump Fifty-four years ago, at the Economic Club of New York, President John F. Kennedy unveiled a dramatic tax-cut plan to revive the long-stagnant U. S. economy. He proposed lowering marginal tax rates for 2016-09-19 23:35 5KB dailycaller.com 90 Analysts cite Clinton's illness in new plunge by Mexico peso MEXICO CITY (AP) — Economists have long said that when the United States catches a cold, Mexico gets pneumonia. But analysts now say that Hillary Clinton's p... 2016-09-19 20:26 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 91 Shore up the euro before it's too late, experts warn By Noah Barkin BERLIN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Will the euro survive the next big crisis? A new report inspired by Jacques Delors, one of the architects of the s... 2016-09-19 20:24 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 92 Human skeleton discovered at Antikythera shipwreck after more than 2,000 years at the bottom of the sea The latest discovery of skeletal remains at the Antikythera shipwreck could allow researchers to conduct an unprecedented DNA analysis of human bones that have survived thousands of years at sea. 2016-09-19 20:24 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 93 Prosecutor in Bridgegate trial: Chris Christie knew of closures New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie knew about the September 2013 lane closures at the George Washington Bridge while they were going on, federal prosecutors alleged in court Monday during the opening statements for their case against two former Christie confidantes. 2016-09-19 20:22 4KB rss.cnn.com 94 US STOCKS-Wall St ends flat as banks gain, Apple drags By Lewis Krauskopf Sept 19 (Reuters) - A see-saw session on Wall Street on Monday ended little changed, with gains in big bank stocks offsetting a drag from... 2016-09-19 20:21 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 95 Two Italian workers 'kidnapped in Libya' Two Italian workers have been kidnapped in Libya, according to the Italian foreign ministry. 2016-09-19 20:20 1KB www.independent.ie 96 Ivanka Trump Now Getting Secret Service Protection Ivanka Trump is now getting Secret Service protection wherever she goes, while her siblings Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump continue to receive protection only when around Donald Trump, ABC News repor 2016-09-19 23:35 2KB dailycaller.com 97 Quotes from the gathering of world leaders at the UN UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Key quotes from the U. N. General Assembly gathering of world leaders, which began Monday with a summit on the global refugee and migran... 2016-09-19 20:20 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 98 David Hookstead Makes Offer To Jen And Bret Bielema It's time to set the record straight on my escalating feud with Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema and his hot wife Jen. I wrote a brilliant piece titled, "I Don’t Believe A Single Part Of Bret 2016-09-19 23:35 3KB dailycaller.com 99 Indian shooters continue medal winning spree at Junior World Cup India continued its medal winning spree at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup, bagging six medals on the second day on Monday 2016-09-19 20:19 3KB www.mid-day.com

100 Speeding driver injured after car climbs divider on Western Express Highway A speeding car climbed on a divider at Jogeshwari flyover on the Western Express highway on Sunday night, leaving its occupants in a perilious situation 2016-09-19 20:19 1KB www.mid-day.com Articles

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1 Trump and Clinton face off on national security (1.06/2) New York - Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were plunged into questions about US national security on Monday after three attacks in a single day put the threat of terrorism at the top of the US agenda. News of the New York bombing, a Minnesota mass stabbing and a New Jersey pipe blast were still being absorbed by the candidates and the public, making the political repercussions hard to predict. Neither candidate has benefitted markedly from national security issues so far, judging from the reactions that followed June's attack on an Orlando nightclub or the string of attacks in Europe. Republican Trump, who has made anxieties over security a cornerstone of his platform, lost no time in jumping on the latest events, speculating they could signal "a big change" with more attacks in the offing. "Our country has been weak. We're letting people in by the thousands and tens of thousands. I've been saying you've got to stop it," he said on Fox and Friends. The billionaire has blamed the rise of the Islamic State group on Barack Obama and on Clinton, the former secretary of state and Democratic presidential nominee. Trump advocates selectively closing US borders to people based on their country of origin, including barring the entrance of Syrian refugees. Trump has criticised Democrat Clinton's plan to allow more refugees from war-torn Syria into the US. The real estate mogul opened a rally in Colorado Springs on Sunday with news that "a bomb went off in New York" - before local authorities had confirmed details of the explosion. "I must tell you that just before I got off the plane, a bomb went off in New York and nobody knows exactly what's going on but, boy, we are really in a time," he told his supporters. "We better get very tough, folks. We better get very tough. We'll find out. " "It's a terrible thing that's going on in our world and in our country and we are going to get tough and smart and vigilant. " Trump has boasted of his endorsements from the main organisation representing US Border Patrol Agents and the nation's largest police union, as well as from more than 160 former generals and admirals. Mingling with world leaders Addressing a press conference on Monday in New York, Clinton struck a contrasting tone, insisting Americans would not be bowed by the latest attacks as she sought to show she has the mettle to be commander-in- chief. "We choose resolve, not fear," said Clinton, brandishing her national security credentials and calling for an "intelligence surge" to counter disparate and diffuse plots. "We have faced threats before," she said. "We will not turn on each other or undermine our values," said Clinton, warning as she has done repeatedly that Trump's rhetoric plays into the hands of extremists "who are looking to make this into a war against Islam". Clinton presents herself as the voice of experience, leveraging her long political career in her bid for the White House. She is slated to meet on Monday Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko, as well as Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, all on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Sunday evening ABC reported that Trump would meet Sisi as well, a meeting still unconfirmed by his campaign team. Clinton often reminds her audiences that she was with Obama during the raids that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011. She regularly rebukes Trump for his impulsive style, pressing the theme that he is unfit to be president. "I would trust Hillary Clinton with Nat's life, with my son's life," the Democrat's running mate Tim Kaine - whose son is in the military - told CBS on Sunday. "And the reason I would, is because she's had that searing experience of being at the World Trade Center as they were searching survivors," Kaine said. "Because she's been our secretary of state, because she was part of a national security team that revived the hunt and wiped Osama bin Laden off the face of the earth. " American voters, though, are split. According to a Fox News poll published prior to the weekend, 46% of voters have more confidence in Clinton regarding questions of terrorism and national security, versus 45% who prefer Trump.

Clinton, Trump duel on terrorism after weekend attacks rss.cnn.com

Past national security officials to Trump: Disclose foreign interests rss.cnn.com 2016-09-19 21:08 www.news24.com

2 Thousand flee as blaze sweeps through Moria refugee camp in Greece (1.02/2) Thousands of refugees on Monday fled one of Greece’s main camps on the island of Lesbos after apparently setting fire to the facility, police said. “Between 3,000 and 4,000 migrants have fled the camp of Moria” because of the fire, a police source said, adding that strong winds were fanning the flames. Some 150 minors housed at the camp were evacuated to a children’s village on the island, the police source said. There are now over 60,000 refugees and migrants in Greece , most of them seeking to travel to Germany and other affluent EU countries. But they are unable to do so after several eastern European and Balkan states shut their borders earlier this year. Human rights groups have repeatedly criticised the condition of Greek migrant camps, pointing to overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions. The situation is particularly acute on Lesbos and other eastern Aegean islands facing Turkey, where most of the migrants land and are held for registration. According to government data, there are over 13,000 people on five islands in facilities built to house fewer than 8,000.

Thousands flee blaze at Greek migrant camp on Lesbos dailymail.co.uk 2016-09-19 20:50 Agence France www.theguardian.com

3 From FBI wanted poster into an ambulance: The amazingly quick capture of Ahmad Rahami (1.02/2) It was a whirlwind mission that started with a wanted poster and a text alert, and ended in a shootout on the streets of Linden, NJ. Here's a breakdown of those four hours: 7:39 a.m. NYPD and New York State Police tweet photos of Ahmad Khan Rahami , saying he is wanted in connection to Saturday night's explosion in New York. 7:54 a.m. New Yorkers receive an emergency text alert asking for any information on Rahami's wherabouts. 9:08 a.m. A search in Elizabeth, NJ. is underway. Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage tells CNN it is "definitely related to the Chelsea incident. " 9:34 a.m. The New Jersey State Police issues a release on Facebook stating Rahami is wanted for questioning in relation to Saturday morning's Seaside Park explosion as well. 10:56 a.m. The New Jersey State Police say they believe Rahami is also connected to the pipe bombs found near an Elizabeth train station. 11:17 a.m. First reports that Rahami is in custody begin to surface. His capture is confirmed minutes later. Rahami was captured during a shootout with law enforcement in Linden. A bar owner called police after spotting Rahami napping in the doorway. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT A witness told CNN that Rahami looked "dazed" and was "down and out. " Rahami was seen on a stretcher being loaded into an ambulance. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT RAHAMI He is 28 and was born in Afghanistan. He is a naturalized US citizen. He has traveled to Afghanistan multiple times in the past. He majored in criminal justice at Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ. Investigators have "directly linked" him to devices from explosions in New York and New Jersey over the weekend. Authorities believe Rahami is the man seen on surveillance video dragging a duffel bag near the site of the New York explosion, and the location where police eventually found a suspicious pressure cooker four blocks away. His last-known address was in Elizabeth -- the same city in New Jersey where police found a backpack with multiple bombs inside . Rahami's family lives above First American Fried Chicken, a restaurant they own in Elizabeth. In 2011, they filed a lawsuit accusing the city of discrimination.

NJ bar owner found bombing suspect sleeping in doorway cnn.com 2016-09-19 20:37 AJ Willingham rss.cnn.com

4 Allister Sparks, prominent South African journalist, dies (1.02/2) JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Allister Sparks, a South African journalist and commentator who documented injustices under white minority rule as well as South Africa's evolution as a multiracial democracy, has died at the age of 83. Michael Sparks, a son of the veteran reporter, said his father died on Monday after an illness. Allister Sparks was editor of the now-defunct Rand Daily Mail in the late 1970s when it exposed a clandestine plan by the government to use state resources for a propaganda campaign. The scandal eventually led to the resignation of Prime Minister . Sparks launched his sixth book — "The Sword and the Pen" — on March 10, his birthday. The book chronicles his 64 years of journalism, covering South Africa from the early years of apartheid.

Veteran journalist Allister Sparks has died timeslive.co.za 2016-09-19 20:31 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

5 La Liga results and standings (1.01/2) Sept 19 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the La Liga matches on Monday Monday, September 19 Alaves 0 Deportivo Coruna 0 Sunday, September 18 Athletic Club 2 Valencia 1 Osasuna 0 Celta Vigo 0 Espanyol 0 Real Madrid 2 Villarreal 2 Real Sociedad 1 Saturday, September 17 Atletico Madrid 5 Sporting Gijon 0 Eibar 1 Sevilla 1 Las Palmas 1 Malaga 0 Leganes 1 Barcelona 5 Friday, September 16 Real Betis 2 Granada CF 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Real Madrid 4 4 0 0 12 3 12 2 Barcelona 4 3 0 1 13 5 9 3 Las Palmas 4 3 0 1 11 5 9 ------4 Atletico Madrid 4 2 2 0 10 1 8 ------5 Sevilla 4 2 2 0 9 6 8 ------6 Villarreal 4 2 2 0 5 2 8 ------7 Eibar 4 2 1 1 5 4 7 ------8 Sporting Gijon 4 2 1 1 4 7 7 9 Alaves 4 1 3 0 3 2 6 10 Athletic Club 4 2 0 2 4 4 6 11 Deportivo Coruna 4 1 2 1 2 2 5 12 Real Betis 4 1 2 1 7 10 5 13 Real Sociedad 4 1 1 2 4 6 4 14 Leganes 4 1 1 2 3 7 4 15 Malaga 4 0 2 2 3 6 2 16 Espanyol 4 0 2 2 7 11 2 17 Granada CF 4 0 2 2 5 10 2 ------18 Osasuna 4 0 2 2 3 8 2 19 Celta Vigo 4 0 1 3 1 7 1 20 Valencia 4 0 0 4 5 10 0 1-3: Champions League / EC I 4: Champions League preliminary round 5: Europa League 6: Europa League preliminary round 7: Europa League depending on domestic cup 18-20: Relegation La Liga summaries dailymail.co.uk

La Liga top scorers dailymail.co.uk 2016-09-19 20:34 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

6 De Lima ousted as chair of panel (1.00/2) ALLOWING a self-described hit man to implicate President Duterte in the killing of some 1,000 people, mostly criminals and political opponents, in Davao City when Mr. Duterte was its mayor cost Sen. the chairmanship of the committee on justice and human rights. De Lima lost the leadership after just 54 days and three committee hearings on the extrajudicial killings of more than 3,000 drug suspects in the administration’s war on drugs. The carnage has drawn condemnation from the international community. In an unprecedented move, the Senate last night kicked out De Lima as chair of the committee and its eight members after the chamber voted 16-4- 2 to declare all committee positions vacant. The Senate then voted to elect Sen. Richard Gordon the new chair of the committee and Sen. its vice chair. Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III assured the public that the justice committee “will continue” with its investigation of the alleged extrajudicial killings of drug suspects. De Lima was elected member of the committee, along with Senators , , , Miguel Zubiri and . Two more minority senators will be elected members of the committee soon, according to Minority Leader . Cayetano speech The drama unfolded after Cayetano stood up to deliver a privilege speech at the start of on Monday’s Senate session, accusing De Lima of painting a negative picture of the administration’s war on drugs. Cayetano, running mate of Mr. Duterte, said De Lima was among those misleading the people and the international media to destroy the image of the chamber as an institution and to distract senators from the much- needed work to be done. He also said “long-honored traditions of collegiality and civility” among senators were being destroyed, following last week’s Senate hearing in which De Lima presented confessed hit man Edgar Matobato who linked the President to Davao Death Squad (DDS) execution of criminals when Mr. Duterte was mayor. Matobato, 57, said about 1,000 people were killed on orders of then Mayor Duterte. He said he himself killed at least 50 people as a member of the DDS. “We have to save our nation from the efforts of a few people not only politicians, Filipinos but some in the international community from destroying the image of country, economy and future of the next generation,” Cayetano said. Walkout De Lima walked out of the session as Cayetano delivered his speech, saying she did so because she “need not hear the baseless accusations against me, as well as the bad mouthing against me.” “I stood up and left to protest the plan to silence me and continue the search for truth amid the killings being done in the campaign against drugs,” she said in a statement. De Lima said it was not her but the killings that were destroying the country’s image. From the start, she noted, there were attempts to block her inquiry. “This became worse because of the actions and words of the top leader who seemed to be encouraging to set aside human rights in the war against illegal drugs,” she said, alluding to Mr. Duterte. De Lima vowed to continue to stand for truth and her duty as senator. Pacquiao motion After Cayetano delivered his speech which was mainly to defend Mr. Duterte’s efforts to crack down on crime, Pacquiao stood up to declare vacant the chairmanship and membership of the justice committee. Senate President Pro Tempore opposed Pacquiao’s motion as without basis, prompting Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III to suspend the session and to call for a caucus of senators to discuss the matter. After the hourlong meet, the senators returned with Pimentel, acting on Pacquiao’s motion, declaring vacant all positions in the justice committee. Recto stood up to say the issue should be resolved by the majority. The vote to declare the committee positions vacant resulted in 16 senators agreeing to it, four voted against, while two abstained. Almost blocked Cayetano’s bid to deliver the privilege speech was almost blocked after Drilon stood up to move for the suspension of the session so that senators could have a caucus. But his motion failed after a majority of the senators voted against it and allowed Cayetano to give his speech. The 16 senators who voted to declare the committee positions vacant were Pimentel, Juan , , Cayetano, JV Ejercito, Sherwin Gatchalian, Gregorio Honasan II, Gordon, Lacson, , Pacquiao, Poe, Sotto, , and Zubiri. The four against it were Drilon, Pangilinan, and . Abstaining from the vote were IV and Recto. Cayetano did not say anything against Trillanes, after the latter sent him a letter of apology early in the day for his “demeanor” at last week’s Senate hearing. Duterte on Matobato’s charges: Perjury is serious crime newsinfo.inquirer.net 2016-09-20 00:00 Christine O newsinfo.inquirer.net

7 DOJ favors lifting of Misuari arrest warrant (1.00/2) THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) is open to lifting the arrest warrant against Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chair Nur Misuari in a bid to restart stalled peace talks between the government and Moro rebels. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said he had discussed with Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process the pending arrest warrant against Misuari for leading the two-week Zamboanga siege in September 2013 that left 400 people dead, the city in ruins and 100,000 of its residents homeless. “We are very cooperative with that (Misuari’s request to lift the arrest warrant). We really want to finalize or continue the peace talks. That is part of the peace talks,” said Aguirre in a press conference. President Duterte has ordered Dureza to initiate talks with both the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the MNLF to end their secessionist movement after efforts to enact the Bangsamoro Basic Law were sunk in Congress in the last year of the Aquino administration. “I think our security will only get better. I think there will be no problem with respect to the MNLF. The only problem left is with Misuari,” Aguirre said. The President thanked Misuari for negotiating the release of Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad on Saturday from nearly a year as hostage of the Abu Sayyaf. Misuari has suggested that the government invoke the 1996 peace agreement with the MNLF so that the court could lift the arrest warrant against him. Under the peace pact brokered by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Zamboanga siege was supposed to be settled by a neutral party and not the court. Gil C. Cabacungan

Misuari wants military ops to stop for talks for release of Sayyaf captives newsinfo.inquirer.net 2016-09-20 00:00 Philippine Daily newsinfo.inquirer.net

8 man of courage, man of words (1.00/2) Born in the Eastern Cape town of Cathcart and schooled at Queens College in Queenstown, Allister Sparks began his career in journalism at the town paper, The Representative. Daniel Francois Malan was prime minister when he started out in 1951. He would report on politics through the Verwoerd years, the police state of BJ Vorster and the violent tenure of PW Botha. Then, as foreign correspondent, he would write about and befriend Nelson Mandela, who would go on to describe him as "One of South Africa's eminent journalists, whose outspoken views have served the cause of democracy in this country magnificently". The quote was used on the cover of Sparks' final work, his memoir entitled The Sword and the Pen. It is a monumental work which pays tribute to a monumental life lived in the cause of advancing freedom through courageous journalism. Sparks had a hand in almost every major story of the past five decades. His start at the Rand Daily Mail was inauspicious enough. When he arrived at the paper on the first day of his new job, the editor, Laurence Gandar, knew nothing about his appointment. Down the passage, a farewell party was under way for the man who had appointed him. Gandar, who led the Rand Daily Mail to taking a bold stand against apartheid in the teeth of political opposition - and opposition from the paper's hand-wringing management - would become an example for Sparks. The RDM had a somewhat shameful history of 'jingo journalism'. Sparks wrote of its founding editor Edgar Wallace: "Only once in his many dispatches from the war did Wallace mention the majority population of black South Africans. " This was, he said, "because in the eurocentric outlook of the time, black people did not feature in any political or intellectual context. " Sparks was disappointed to learn that the newspaper had failed to take a stand against the Natives' Land Act of 1913, which he described as the 'original sin' of apartheid. Under Gandar, and later Sparks, the Rand Daily Mail would become a champion of majority rule, a severe break even with the liberal establishment of the time, which favoured a 'qualified franchise'. Among the steps that Gandar took was to drop the use of the term 'native', replacing it with African, a move which caused outrage among white readers and led to a drop in circulation. But he stood firm. Sparks disagreed with Gandar, however, when the latter decided not to publish what Sparks described as "the best news photographs ever taken in South Africa", showing a field lttered with corpses after 69 were killed in the Sharpville massacre. "Much as I admired Gandar, I thought that his decision was wrong," Sparks would write. Sparks' big break came when he was sent to cover parliament in Cape Town, which he described with these words: "Here was a house full of white people talking most of the time about black people, assuming they know all about them, their wants and wishes and traditions and what should be done for them, never with them. " He found Hendrik Verwoerd to be a dull evangelist. "His speeches in the house were long and tortuous, two-hour perorations delivered mostly in Afrikaans, which his supporters listened to with silent reverence. It was as though he was bringing the tablets of political truth down from Mount Sinai. " He believed Verwoerd was 'hopelessly wrong' on apartheid and that he used flaky projections and his 'misbegotten ideology' to justify a system which was at root, racially oppressive. Sparks would rise through the ranks, winning a Nieman Fellowship to study at Harvard. When he returned to the country, it was under the iron-fisted rule of BJ Vorster and his security henchman, 'Lang' Hendrik van den Bergh. When two senior ANC officials, Arthur Goldreich and Harold Wolpe, escaped from security police cells and fled to neighbouring Botswana, Sparks tracked them down to their redoubt in Botswana. "My name is Allister Sparks. I'm from the Rand Daily Mail, and I want to talk to Arthur and Harold," he said, after knocking on the door. After interviewing them for hours, he wrote a series of scoops, leading to the publication of special editions of the Rand Daily Mail. The story was dramatic. A plane scheduled to ferry the ANC leaders away was burned down on the runway and an escape plan had to be hatched. Sparks worked with legends such as Nat Nakasa - whom he encouraged to take up the Nieman scholarship - and Raymond Louw. He was appointed editor of the Sunday Express, but not before he was asked to fly to Cape Town with manager Ian MacPherson to personally assure the leader of the United Party, Sir De Villiers Graaff, that the paper would not water down its support for his party. Sparks refused and management retreated to lick its wounds. Under Raymond Louw's editorship, the Rand Daily Mail had covered the Soweto 1976 uprising as no other newspaper had. Reporter Gabu Tugwana and the paper's chief photographer, Peter Magubane, had been assaulted by police, but had brought the story home. Four black journalists from the RDM would be imprisoned without trial, among fourteen in total. Magubane would be held in solitary confinement for 365 days. Sparks succeeded Louw as editor of the Mail after obtaining an assurance from management that he would not be forced to change the paper's policies. He appointed Helen Zille to cover parliament. When Steve Biko died in police custody, Sparks received a call from pathologist Dr Jonathan Gluckman and drove to meet him at his home. In the garden, Gluckman, who had been asked to investigate the death by the Biko family, told Sparks: "I can tell you that (justice minister) Kruger is lying. Biko didn't die of a hunger strike, he died of brain damage. He was beaten to death. " Sparks called in Zille, who worked on the story. The Mail published a front page lead revealing that Biko had died of brain damage, causing Kruger to demand a clamp down on the press. Under Sparks' editorship, Mervyn Reese would uncover details of the information scandal - the use of government slush funds to buy good press for itself by, among other things establishing the Citzen newspaper and buying stakes in publicaitons around the world. Sparks literally took the identity of Rees' source, codename 'Myrtle', to the grave with him, saying: 'Her identity shall remain a secret forever'. With its wide coverage of politics, including the activities of the then banned ANC, Sparks grew the black readership of the Rand Daily Mail, but instead of being rewarded, he found himself at odds with management once more. He clashed with Clive Kinsley who told Sparks "what he wanted were white readers, especially white woman readers, who he felt made the key household purchases and interested advertisers. " Sparks was eventually fired and turned to writing for The Observer, The Washington Post and a host of other foreign titles, as a South African correspondent. He described his work in the 1980s as being that of a 'war correspondent' as violence flared up between the state and the re-emerging struggle in the form of the United Democratic Front. He accompanied Winnie Mandela, who had been banished by the government to Brandfort, in the then , on a journey by car and plane to visit Nelson Mandela. In the 1990s, he reported on visits by white South Africans to the ANC in exile, where he was impressed by the diplomatic skills of Thabo Mbeki. "He managed, with a combination of charm, reassurances and political toughness, to ensure that the ANC group did not concede a single point of importance in the joint agreement. " He got to know Mandela, who visited him at his home. “Seldom can a journalist have been given such a vivid world scoop in such a relaxed atmosphere in his own home as Mandela gave me that day.” Based on that interview, he wrote a 20 000 word for the New Yorker unde the headline ‘The Secret Revolution’. Sparks would ultimately be disillusioned with the ANC in government, writing scathingly about the descent of the post-apartheid administration into the mire of corruption under Jacob Zuma. While a very busy editor and journalist, Sparks found the time to write several monumental works, among them: The Mind of South Africa and Tomorrow is Another Country. He would, in his final years, find himself the target of a twitter storm after he stated that he believed Verwoerd to have been a 'clever' leader. In the flash of a few tweets, Sparks' lifetime of opposition to apartheid, his thousands of column centimeters of copy denouncing Verwoerd and his ghoulish apartheid vision would be dismissed in favour of cheap social media shots. He was a little bewildered by the fuss. Did his record not speak for itself? The answer is, of course, that it did. More than that, it was a record that invested journalism under apartheid with more than a little moral dignity.

Veteran journalist Allister Sparks has died timeslive.co.za 2016-09-19 23:47 RAY HARTLEY www.timeslive.co.za

9 Syrian opposition figure says ceasefire never took hold (1.00/2) NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The coordinator of Syria's main opposition group said on Monday that a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia never took hold and called on the world to put an end to the "criminality" of the Syrian government. "There was no ceasefire to begin with for us to say whether it failed or succeeded," Riad Hijab, general coordinator of the High Negotiations Committee, told reporters. His comments came after the Syrian military declared that a week-long ceasefire was over and air raids hit aid trucks near the city of Aleppo. Speaking after reiterating the opposition's vision for a Syria post- President Bashar al-Assad, Hijab said there had been countless U. N. resolutions and efforts to bring an end to "Syrian bloodshed" but that there had been nothing to show for it. "The world is just watching. Enough is enough. The world has to abide by its responsibilities to bring an end to the criminality of the regime," said Hijab, a former prime minister under Assad. Monzer Makhous, a spokesman for the HNC, said it was clear the ceasefire was not being respected, although he did not want to call it completely dead. "There is a tiny hope," he said. Anas Abdah, the head of the opposition Syrian National Coalition, said ultimately Russia was responsible for the truce's failure. "The regime does not respect the terms and conditions of the truce. Unfortunately, Russia also does not respect it and that must have basically given the regime the go-ahead for these violations," Abdah told Reuters. Abdah added that he believed Moscow was not interested in any kind of agreement to begin with and had not been seeking a political solution. This, he said, had been compounded by the United States not "flexing its muscles. " "I don't know whether this is because we're in a lame duck period in the political landscape in the United States," he said. (Reporting by Yara Bayoumy and John Irish; Editing by Chris Reese and James Dalgleish) US refuses to throw in towel on Syria ceasefire dailymail.co.uk 2016-09-19 20:31 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

10 Hillary's 'Disposables' Contact WND (0.01/2) Order Branco’s first book of politically incorrect — and hilarious — cartoons Harley Schwadron illustrates what to expect during Trump, Clinton debates A. F. Branco compares candidates' foreign-policy records Mike Lester illustrates 1 characteristic of felon that's unforgivable A. F. Branco puts Trump hairdo on movie character A. F. Branco exposes strategy of Hillary's stand-in Mike Lester has Dems trying to replace their 'pitcher' A. F. Branco illustrates man who secretly coaches Hillary behind the scenes Mike Lester uses N. Korea incident to opine about Kaepernick Mike Lester illustrates nature of Americans' immigration opinion A. F. Branco has Clinton's doctor sharing good news about her cough Syrian cease-fire ends after 7 days Contact WND wnd.com 2016-09-19 20:35 www.wnd.com

11 LGBTs back passage of bill vs sexual discrimination IT WAS a pink and rainbow kind of afternoon in the House of Representatives session hall on Monday, as lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBTs) came in full force to support Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman’s push for the passage of the Anti- Discriminatory Bill on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Roman, the country’s first transgender legislator, delivered a privilege speech that was personal as much as it was representative of the experiences of her fellow LGBTs, that her voice cracked at some point while reading her speech. Roman said her father, the late Bataan Rep. Tony Roman, was “willing to beg” for respect for his transgender daughter. But she said that with the support the bill was getting from her colleagues in the 17th Congress, she could tell her father that both of them need not beg for respect as “they have treated me with dignity and respect that is due all human beings.” The bill has languished in Congress for the past 17 years. Roman told her fellow lawmakers that she was actually “surprised” that this time, the bill had garnered more support in Congress. “I was expecting more hesitance on the part of my colleagues,” she admitted. During interpellation, Roman emphasized that the bill had “nothing to do with same-sex marriage.” Dinagat Island Rep. Kaka Bag-ao noted that same-sex marriage was one of the contentious issues surrounding the bill, which was why it gathered dust for nearly two decades. Roman said the bill would push for granting equality to the LGBT for access to basic services, treatment from government agencies, schools, the workplace and recreational areas, such as restaurants and clubs. In her speech, Roman took exception to the repeated disqualification of Ang Ladlad by the Commission on Elections, on the grounds that the group promoted “immorality,” among other issues.

2016-09-20 00:00 Nikko Dizon newsinfo.inquirer.net

12 Employers not happy with ‘endo’ plan The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (Ecop) has cautioned the government on the possible repercussions of the proposed “win-win solution” purported to end the abusive practices of labor contractualization and the controversial end-of- contract (endo) scheme. “We will support the proposal but we have to recognize the need to compromise or soften [it] up to make it more acceptable to our partners in labor,” Ecop president Donald G. Dee said. Dee explained that under the proposed win-win structure, the service providers and agencies must hire their employees on a permanent basis and provide them with full benefits, including a separation or retirement package. If this happens, however, the usual 10-percent additional cost usually charged by the agencies would not be enough to cover the additional expenses. “The [additional cost] is a main issue to me. If you’re saying that the agency will guarantee the retirement pay or separation pay, that means there will be an add-on—it’s not going to be free. So if the service providers are getting 10- to 12-percent additional charge, that’s not enough. The [mark-up of agencies in providing the services] should be about 30 to 40 percent to cover for all the additional expenses,” Dee told reporters Monday. “We have to adjust the proposal. It’s good but it cannot be one sided in the sense that only the agencies are made to shoulder everything. The reality is that agencies don’t have the financial capabilities to pay for the additional costs,” he added. When additional costs are charged by the providers, it will also mean additional costs for the principals or the companies currently outsourcing non-core services from the agencies. It would then become uncompetitive for the companies and there would be a need to balance that, he added. “At the end of the day, you will see that the manufacturers cannot or will not go through the agencies because it will no longer be competitive for [their operations],” Dee added. Last week, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez and other government officials disclosed the planned “win-win structure”, which would allow companies to either directly hire employees or outsource certain services from accredited providers. Effectively, the main difference between the proposed win-win structure against the current practice was that the worker would be regularized or granted permanent status under the service provider. Under the current practice, workers can lose their jobs if the contract between the companies and service providers is terminated. Dee also expressed concern that if the proposal was not tweaked or amended, there might be a possibility that labor-only contracting, which is currently illegal, would be institutionalized. This, he said, was where the Department of Labor and Employment must step in and ensure that the service providers would be registered and accredited and that they would be the one to supervise, provide capital and provide the necessary equipment for their respective hires. The Ecop chief stressed that the simplest solution to end “endo” or the 5-5- 5 scheme was to just follow the existing Labor Code. “The endo scheme is illegal and therefore must be stopped. But my proposal is simple: We just need to follow the Labor Code. You can have contractuals because there really are industries that do projects on a contract basis like construction. But the DOLE should guarantee to us that if we follow the rules of engagement, for example, when we hire and terminate people, we should be given due process as provided under the Labor Code,” he added.

2016-09-20 00:00 Amy R business.inquirer.net

13 Britney, Solenn turn on the charm in latest albums They may not possess the best voices in the music biz, but Britney Spears and Solenn Heussaff’s performing/singing skills are nothing to scoff at—as their latest albums, “Glory” and “Solenn,” validate. The songstresses certainly know how to turn on the charm. Britney’s ninth studio recording recalls the impressive vocal heft she displayed in “In the Zone.” It may not be as thematically diverse as you’d expect from a “maturing” pop songstress—she’s turning 35 in December—but its slinky R&B anthems and jaunty dance-floor dazzlers are treated with irresistible sass, class and polish. “Glory,” which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 last week, is a fun- filled distillation of diverse styles and sounds. There are a good number of sexually charged themes and tunes (“Private Show,” the reggae-infused “Slumber Party,” “Love Me Down” and “Make Me,” garnished with rapper G-Eazy’s hip-hop swagger), but Britney sings them with crowd-pleasing relish, urgency and sweltering conviction. The slinky, synth-driven album opener, “Invitation,” is as sonically seductive as it is innovatively arranged. Also noteworthy are the gorgeous harmonies that fuel “Man on the Moon’s” dreamy allure. But Britney’s personal upheavals are just as relatable. In “Just Luv Me,” for instance, she pleads for understanding by saying she doesn’t need much when she’s “breaking”: “All I need is your love and a little bit of patience.” In “Just Like Me,” which benefits from its sing-along appeal and sections that are occasionally countrified, Britney amps up the drama when she sings about the last straw that comes when she discovers that her cheating beau has been sleeping around with “someone who looks like me!” The album likewise owes its musical charm to the idiosyncratically realized blend of swing and EDM in “Clumsy,” as well as the terpsichorean sizzle of “Do You Wanna Come Over?” and Britney’s vocally rousing turn in “What You Need.” Worth a spin Solenn Heussaff’s eponymously titled latest album, “Solenn,” is worth a spin on music lovers’ portable media players because of its easy-listening tunes and the 31-year-old singer-actress’ unforced, competent singing. The collection features an eight-track lineup, followed by minus-one versions that will tickle sing-along aficionados’ fancy. Solenn’s straightforward singing allows listeners to do away with vocal gimmicks and other distractions and lets them focus on her song’s message and melody, instead. As a result, it’s easier to appreciate the suppressed emotions that come bursting to the fore when Solenn essays Christopher Cross’ 1980 ballad, “Never Be the Same”—about a romance that comes undone when “love slips out of sight.” Other hum-worthy tracks: Elvin Reyes and Sheryl Ann Padre’s soothing “Always,” Sir Nicholai Ramil Basilonia’s easygoing “Lalapit o Lalayo,” Jimmy Borja and Deanna Loveland’s radio-ready “It’s Never Rained Here,” Edward Fernandez’s guitar-driven “Kilig” (from the movie, “Lakbay2Love”) and Solenn’s jazzed up reworking of Neocolours’ “Pangako.”

2016-09-20 00:00 Rito P entertainment.inquirer.net

14 Kiko Matos unaffected by his bad boy image Actor Kiko Matos has been fodder for show biz media not particularly because of his work, but his string of run- ins with the controversial Baron Geisler—that ultimately culminated in an exhibition mixed martial arts match. Is he worried that his current brash, bad-boy persona would have repercussions on the type of roles he gets? That could very well be a concern for mainstream actors, he said, but not so much for those in the indie community. “Maybe I’ll get boxed in when I do television, but thankfully there are other acting platforms to explore. I do indies, and I get to play different roles… For instance, I’m doing a comedy film soon and I’m not a killer, a rapist or a bad guy there,” he told the Inquirer in a recent interview. Kiko, who is of Filipino and Portuguese descent, doesn’t want to play it safe when it comes to his career. And that shows in his character preferences. “I like taking risks and getting out of my comfort zone, so I really love doing character roles,” he said. “I’ve done gay roles—I’ll take anything. They challenge me.” In fact, he said, it’s the boy-next-door type of role that is tougher to portray. “It’s easier to do character roles, because you’re not contained, or required to move in a certain way,” pointed out the 25-year-old actor, who has also starred in plays, like “The Glass Menagerie.” “You can go all-out and express yourself, without thinking if you look good or not. You don’t need to be fussy with how you talk or move,” he said. But should he get typecast as a villain, he wouldn’t mind, Kiko said. What’s important is that he “gets to do what I’m passionate about.” “I’m shaving my head and growing my beard, because I’m also slated to do an action film. I’m happy to play villains.” Asked if he feels compelled to clean up his image, Kiko said he is willing to do so, but not to the point of changing who he is. “The more you stay true to yourself, the more people will connect with you, I believe that… These days, people can easily smell your bulls**t,” Kiko said. “I’ll just be careful not to do things that would jeopardize my career.” Kiko is also part of Gil Portes’ historical biopic, “Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli” (opens tomorrow), where he plays Don Joaquin Ortega, an alcalde mayor in Lucban, Quezon. “He wasn’t bad, either,” Kiko said of his role. “He actually wanted to maintain peace in his town.” “The biggest challenge for me was tweaking my diction,” Kiko related. “Good thing I can always talk to my father, who can speak Spanish, via Skype. He gives me pointers.” E-mail [email protected]

2016-09-20 00:00 Allan Policarpio entertainment.inquirer.net

15 Pinoy humor in Asian stand-up comedy series “FILIPINOS in general are more interested in you as a performer first, and [in] your material second,” Fil-Am stand-up comic Tim Tayag told the Inquirer via e-mail interview, describing how Pinoy fans can be different from other audiences. “I adjust by trying to be more animated, and a bit more obvious with the punchlines. But for the most part, Filipino fans are just about the same as others around the world.” Fil-Canadian Ron Josol, in a separate interview, differentiates with an analogy: “It’s like food—it’s how you prepare them for different audiences that makes it accessible for them. It’s all about the setup or how to connect with them first, so they can get the punchline.” Audiences in North America and the United Kingdom, Josol added, are “spoiled with the amount of comedy” they can watch: “The crowds tend to have a ‘make me laugh’ attitude, whereas [others] appreciate it more and respect the art form.” Tayag and Josol, along with Filipinos Alex Calleja and GB Labrador, are among 24 comedians appearing in the ongoing eight-part, half-hour series, “Comedy Central Stand-up Asia!” (Comedy Central, Tuesdays, 8:55 p.m.). Other talents are from India, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Tayag started a career in comedy in 1997 when he performed in a San Francisco bar. Eventually, he began appearing in bigger clubs and shows in various countries. He also became the host of a travel show on cable. Josol has been making people laugh since the late ’90s, as well. He has performed in the Middle East and in various festivals in the United States, aside from his gigs in Canada. “I grew up in two worlds—one was in my house as a Filipino and the other was outside as a Canadian,” Josol shared with the Inquirer. “Due to the contrast, I [figured] out differences between the two, which helped me as a comedian. Because my life was different at home through food, family and upbringing, it already was a recipe for funny!” “Basically, I got the best of both worlds,” Tayag said of growing up in the Philippines and moving to the United States. “I was able to learn the ‘Western’ style of stand-up, which is unique in the Philippines, while using local references and Pinoy sensibilities, like I’ll talk about our love for rice and how it is your downfall if you ever want six-pack abs. So, even if most of my material is in English, it’s still relatable. We have the same pains and struggles in life—wanting to be loved and getting six-pack abs.” The comedians, both in their early 40s, consider comedy “serious business,” as it can get tough from time to time. “It is fun if you make it big or you do it as a hobby, but in between, it’s a 24/7 business,” explained Josol. “You have to work on three things—your act, the business side, the networking side.” “The toughest thing with winning over Filipino audiences is making it clear that I am being sarcastic,” Tayag revealed. “My comedy is an exaggeration of the truth and, sometimes, truth hurts. But we still need to explore it and think. In stand-up comedy, the audience sometimes doesn’t see the comedian as a character with exaggerated opinions. That’s where the challenge is.” On drawing the line, or topics that are off-limits, Tayag said, “Ideally, there should be no line and an artist should be able to explore any topic. Of course, this is assuming that your main purpose is to enlighten people through humor and not to offend on purpose. But I try to stay away from political issues, because there are many passionate opinions about certain figures. Plus, I try not to talk about things I don’t know much about!” Josol said treading potentially controversial territory depends on the jokester: “Each comedian has his or her own limits to what they can say. What I can get away with, what I find offensive, or what I find off-limits depends on each comedian’s morals, philosophies and beliefs.” Style-wise, the comics draw inspiration from eclectic muses. Josol elaborated, “It’s amazing to see the world and get to stay in extravagant places, but when you’re comfortable, you can get lazy. Success breeds laziness. I get inspiration from what I hate, what hurts, what I wish, and obscure observations about life.” Tayag, meanwhile, said that his observational humor is something Filipinos are accustomed to: “[It] usually includes singing—[something] I don’t have the talent [for]. I talk about my experiences and relate their absurdity… like Conan (O’Brien), (Jimmy) Kimmel, and other late-night show [hosts].” Both comedians have keen observations on present-day connectivity and culture. The funniest thing about the world, according to Josol: “The world is a smaller place now. You can go anywhere in the world in 24 hours. You can talk to anyone in the world for free. I’ve been to 40 countries in a year—and they all have Starbucks, H&M and Filipinos!” On the funniest thing about being a Filipino these days, Tayag said, “It’s funny how we are so active online, and how brave we are on social media to defend, attack and do whatever. But in real life, we’re never like that. It’s interesting how Filipinos behave—I think that’s funny in a good and bad way!” 2016-09-20 00:00 Oliver M entertainment.inquirer.net

16 Bullet for drug suspect kills trike driver A TRICYCLE driver ended up as collateral damage after a bullet meant for a drug suspect struck and killed him near the Pasay City Hall on Monday morning. The gunman’s real target— the victim’s passenger who had just attended a court hearing on illegal drug possession—was wounded and reported to be in critical condition. Marvin Columbino, 27, was driving near the corner of Galvez and Figueroa Streets around 9 a.m. on Monday when he was hit by a bullet apparently intended for his back rider, case investigator SPO2 Joel Landicho said. Columbino’s passenger was identified as Brent Michael Bravo, 18, a resident of Facundo Street, Barangay 132, Zone 12. A man on a motorcycle had tailed the tricycle boarded by Bravo, his live-in partner and grandmother after the court hearing. The bullet hit Bravo’s left arm and body, exited through his right side and struck Columbino in the back. The tricycle driver was declared dead on arrival at Pasay City General Hospital at 10:45 a.m. Bravo, on the other hand, was rushed to San Juan de Dios Hospital where he was reported to be in serious condition. Gunman escapes The gunman, who was wearing a bonnet and sunglasses, fled on his motorcycle. Last Wednesday, a drug suspect who had also just attended a court hearing was gunned down by a lone motorcycle rider near the Makati City Hall. Rey “Jolicor” Monteroyo, 20, a resident of Lanzones Street, Barangay Comembo, was walking with his live-in partner, his sister and a child when he was shot on Angono Street at 11:40 a.m., case investigator SPO3 Rico Caramat said. Monteroyo’s live-in partner, Maria Cristina Primo, said they were about to hail a jeepney when he was shot. Before fleeing, the gunman fired a second time at Monteroyo who was already slumped on the pavement, she added. Caramat said a bullet went through the victim’s head from the left temple. He also suffered a gunshot wound in the back. Monteroyo was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and drug possession on July 23 by members of the Makati City Police Community Precinct 9. According to the investigation report of PO3 Voltaire Esguerra, the police were patrolling Barangay Pembo when they saw four men in a dark portion of Escuela Street. Two men fired at the approaching patrol car before running away. A chase and a shootout ensued, resulting in the arrest of Monteroyo who was found with a gunshot wound in the right knee and holding a.38-cal. revolver loaded with six bullets. When Monteroyo was frisked, police found two sachets of suspected “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride). He was brought to the Ospital ng Makati for treatment. Senior Insp. Anthony Bagsik, team leader of the Station Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Group, said Monteroyo was on their watch list as a drug pusher and holdup man. At the time he was shot, he was out on bail.

2016-09-20 00:00 Erika Sauler newsinfo.inquirer.net

17 ‘Uneasy’ man yields drugs at checkpoint HIS UNEASY and suspicious movements gave away a former TV cameraman who was found to be carrying P70,000 worth of drugs at a police checkpoint in Quezon City. Dennis Ofilada, 38, was arrested by members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Masambong Station who were manning a checkpoint on Avenue at past 11 a.m. on Saturday. The QCPD head, Senior Supt. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, said that Ofilada and his companion were initially flagged down for not wearing motorcycle helmets. However, they later subjected him to a search because he seemed uneasy and was acting suspiciously. His companion who was driving the motorcycle was able to escape. Found in Ofilada’s possession were seven sachets or 35 grams of “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) worth around P70,000, his TV5 identification card which expired two years ago and a cell phone containing text messages regarding drug transactions. He now faces charges of transporting illegal drugs. According to Eleazar, the arrest of Ofilada highlighted the QCPD’s intensified anti-illegal drug campaign. “We are looking at each drug problem one by one and providing solutions on how to stop this,” Eleazar said, adding that they were not only focusing on raiding drug dens, entrapping drug sellers but also preventing the transport of drugs around the city and other localities. Since Eleazar assumed office on July 1, more than 1,500 drug users and pushers have been arrested in various police operations in Quezon City.

2016-09-20 00:00 Maricar Brizuela newsinfo.inquirer.net

18 MMDA eyes drones for floods, traffic THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is looking at having its own eyes in the sky not only to help solve the worsening traffic situation but to also address the perennial flooding problem, especially during the monsoon season. MMDA general manager Tim Orbos said on Monday that the agency was considering renting at least two drones from the private sector as “cheap and practical” traffic-management and flood-control solutions. He added that other countries such as the United States also use drones to solve these problems. In terms of flood control, Orbos said that the all-weather drones would allow the MMDA to map out Metro Manila’s estero system and identify structures and other obstructions that could not be reached just yet by clearing teams. He added that they were also looking at the possibility of working with the Department of Science and Technology, which had developed the Lidar (light detection and ranging) technology that maps out hazardous areas in the country. As to how much this technology would cost the MMDA, Orbos said they have yet to find out as they were still seeking recommendations from various stakeholders. Orbos also called on the private sector to come forward if they have technology-based solutions to propose to the MMDA to help it deal with traffic management, flood control, solid waste management, health and public safety, and urban planning and renewal. “We are aware that talents abound in our country. That’s why we are appealing to them to share their know-how on these concerns to the agency,” Orbos said, adding that a technical working group would evaluate the feasibility of a proposal before the agency approves it.

2016-09-20 00:00 Jovic Yee newsinfo.inquirer.net

19 MRT-3 breaks down not once but thrice THREE trains of the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) bogged down during rush hour on Monday morning, forcing passengers to alight and wait for the next ride. At 8:02 a.m., passengers of a southbound MRT-3 train were forced to alight at the Santolan-Annapolis station due to a breakdown. Two minutes later, a northbound train also unloaded its passengers at the Ortigas station for the same reason. Normal operations in both directions, however, resumed at 8:07 a.m., according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) website. Almost two hours later though, at 9:52 a.m., another northbound MRT-3 train unloaded its passengers at the Buendia station after experiencing train failure. Operations resumed two minutes later. The MRT-3 has experienced at least 10 train failures since Monday last week. At press time, the DOTr has yet to issue an statement on why the trains broke down. The MRT-3 ferries over half a million passengers per day alone although it was designed to carry just 350,000 passengers. Overcapacity has been cited as one for the reasons for its frequent breakdowns.

2016-09-20 00:00 Jovic Yee newsinfo.inquirer.net

20 US man sues Samsung after Note 7 exploded in his pocket Tech giant Samsung is under hot water again, as one of its users has filed a lawsuit against it due to a potential battery defect on one of its smartphones. The suit, filed by Jonathan Strobel of Palm Beach County, Florida, USA, claims that a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was in his right pocket on Sept. 9 when it burst, causing “severe burns” to his leg. The unfortunate incident left him “in shock and extreme pain due to his injuries,” according to ABC News. While trying to remove his phone from his pants, the victim said his left thumb was also severely burned. The lawsuit, which seeks damages in excess of $15,000 (P718,867) covers the cost for his medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other injuries. The accident occurred on Sept. 9, just a day after Samsung recalled about one million Note 7 units sold in the US. “He has a deep second-degree burn, roughly the size of the phone, on his right thigh. Unfortunately for my client, the recall came too late,” Keith Pierro, Strobel’s lawyer, was quoted as saying in the report. A Samsung spokesperson, meanwhile, told ABC News that the company is aware of the incident, but that it doesn’t “comment on pending litigation.” In the meantime, the company advised consumers to discontinue using the devices and return them to their place of purchase. They also promised to a choice of a refund, or a new Galaxy Note7 with a different battery or another replacement device of a different model. READ: Samsung executive addresses customers on Note 7 recall Galaxy Note 7 replacement devices will be available at most US retail stores starting Sept. 21. Khristian Ibarrola READ: Samsung to cap battery charging for Galaxy Note 7 at 60%

2016-09-20 00:00 technology.inquirer.net

21 Abus release 2 more hostages ZAMBOANGA CITY—Two Filipino kidnap victims were freed by their Abu Sayyaf captors on Sunday night under sustained military air and ground operations on Jolo island, the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced on Monday. Daniela Taruc and Levy Gonzales, described as employees of a telecom subcontractor, were released in Panglima Estino, a town just south of Patikul, from where they were kidnapped on Aug. 6, according to Lt. Gen. Mayoralgo dela Cruz, chief of Western Mindanao Command based in Zamboanga City. The two were reportedly rescued by a “concerned citizen” following their release and were taken to the headquarters of the Joint Task Force Sulu for medical examination, according to the AFP headquarters. Dela Cruz told the Inquirer that more hostages were expected to be freed following the relentless operation in areas with reported presence of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) on the main Jolo island in the Sulu province archipelago. “We are not stopping until they are destroyed. We have a strong mandate to destroy these bandits,” Dela Cruz said. “Simultaneous land, air, naval and police operations complemented each other putting pressure on the ASG,” he added. The release of the Filipino telecom workers came a day after Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad and Indonesian fishermen Teo Doros Kofong, Lorence Koten and Emmanuel Arakian were freed on Saturday. Sekkingstad and three others were taken from a marina in the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte province on Sept. 21 last year. His fellow captives, Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, were beheaded in April and June, respectively, when the bandit group failed to receive the ransom money it had demanded. Hall’s Filipino girlfriend, Marites Flor, was freed on June 24. The three Indonesian fishermen were kidnapped in Lahad Datu in Sabah, Malaysia, on July 19. MNLF role Both the Indonesian government and the Philippine military recognized the big role of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in Saturday’s release of Sekkingstad and the Indonesian hostages. “We appreciate the assistance of the MNLF. They know very well the terrain, they are very professional and they know what to do,” Indonesian Defense Minister Ryanmizard Ryancudu told reporters on Sunday night. “The MNLF knows the terrain. They know some of the people from the Abu Sayyaf and they have their own ways of dealing with the Abu Sayyaf,” Dela Cruz said. But Dela Cruz also said President Duterte’s directive to destroy the bandit group resulted in efforts involving military, police, local government and even the MNLF to rescue the hostages. He said at least 16 battalions had been sent to Sulu for the operation. “In fact, some of the civilian populace are giving us information and this is to our advantage, and hopefully in the coming days, this support will reduce and degrade the Abu Sayyaf into an insignificant level,” Dela Cruz added. MNLF spokesperson Samsula Adju said Tahil Sali, the MNLF vice chair for political affairs, had worked hard for the release of the hostages. Sali was authorized by MNLF chair Nur Misuari to negotiate with the Abu Sayyaf leader, Radulan Sahiron, for the release of Sekkingstad. No ransom payment? Adju said no ransom was paid in exchange for Sekkingstad’s freedom in accordance with the MNLF policy. Muammar Askali, alias “Abu Rami,” who claimed to be the spokesperson of the Abu Sayyaf, earlier said P30 million was paid as ransom. Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, AFP spokesperson in Manila, expressed confidence that more of the 16 hostages, 12 of them foreigners, held by the Abu Sayyaf would be rescued as a result of military pressure. The foreign hostages include six Indonesians, five Malaysians and one Dutch. Based on the AFP’s monitoring, Padilla said, most of the hostages were in “good condition” and that the Abu Sayyaf was no longer engaging the pursuing soldiers. “Their world is getting smaller and it will be soon before we will be able to solve this,” Padilla said. “We’re not giving a timeline but we’re doing our best to bring resolution to this problem that we face in relation to this group,” he added. With a report from Cynthia D. Balana in Manila

2016-09-20 00:00 Julie S newsinfo.inquirer.net

22 There are 2 honest men in House: They’re janitors WHO SAYS there are no honest men in the House of Representatives? There are at least two confirmed ones—only they’re not makers of laws but sweepers of floors. Two janitors stationed at the Batasang Pambansa complex in Quezon City are being commended for returning P19,500 in cash they found at a congressman’s seat at the plenary hall last week. Crispin Jasareno, 36, was cleaning up at the hall when he spotted a bundle of P500 bills on the chair of Cebu Rep. Jonas Cortes on Wednesday. He called his coworker, Michael Mark Quimora, 29, because he “didn’t want to touch the money” himself. The two returned the cash to Cortes’ staff in his office. “They gave us P500 for snacks,” Jasareno said in an interview. “The money this time was too big, which is why it never crossed my mind to pocket it. I was sure the owner would be looking for it,” Jasareno said. Quimora said: “That would be too hard on our conscience.” The janitors never got to meet the congressman, but his staff told them that their boss never even realized that the money was gone. The money must have slipped from his pant pockets, an aide said. That same day, Cortes wrote a letter to House Secretary General Cesar Pareja to commend Jasareno and Quimora for their honesty. Gratitude “A simple ‘thank you’ would not be enough to recognize the honesty shown by our employees here at the House of Representatives,” Cortes said. “Please consider honoring these employees as they are the epitome of integrity and honesty in the service, whose action today matters most to the other employees,” he added. “I believe it is the acknowledgment of the act, which is more important than the letter or any award we may decide to give to our honest employees,” he added. The father of three children, Jasareno, has been working at the House for 14 years. He said this was not his first time to find valuables at the House. “I have probably returned three cell phones since I started working here,” he said, identifying then Muntinlupa City Rep. as one of the owners. Quimora said he previously found and returned a cell phone sometime ago. The two janitors work under contract at Philcare Manpower.

2016-09-20 00:00 DJ Yap newsinfo.inquirer.net

23 ‘Game of Thrones’ rules Emmys LOS ANGELES—“Game of Thrones” conquered the Emmy kingdom on Sunday, honored as top drama for the second consecutive year and becoming the most honored prime-time TV series ever on a night of surprises and sharp political jabs. “Veep” repeated as best comedy series and its star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, won a record-breaking sixth Emmy as best comedy actress. Jeffrey Tambor’s trophy as top comedy actor for “Transparent” also was his second. But the top drama acting trophies were far from predictable: Rami Malek of “Mr. Robot” and Tatiana Maslany of “Orphan Black” were the winners, both overcoming heavyweight competition. “Oh, my God. Please tell me you’re seeing this, too,” said a stunned Malek, who plays an emotionally troubled engineer caught up in a dangerous hacking conspiracy. “Game of Thrones,” the fantasy saga based on George R. R. Martin’s novels, received a total of 12 awards on Sunday and at last weekend’s technical arts ceremony for a cumulative 38, besting “Frasier” by one to claim most prime-time series awards ever. The Emmys proved more adroit than the Oscars at recognizing and honoring diversity in Hollywood’s top ranks, with trophies going to minority actors and behind-the-scenes artists including writers Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang of “Master of None.” But Viola Davis of “How to Get Away with Murder” failed to repeat her 2015 best drama actress win, the first for a woman of color. Tambor, who plays a transgender character on “Transparent,” called on Hollywood to make him the last nontransgender actor to get such a role. Comedy and politics A shaking Louis-Dreyfus ended her speech by dedicating the trophy to her father, who she said died on Friday. Before that, she honed in on Republican contender Donald Trump’s campaign. “I’d also like to take this opportunity to personally apologize for the current political climate,” she said. “I think that ‘Veep’ has torn down the wall between comedy and politics. Our show started out as a political satire but it now feels more like a sobering documentary,” she added. She promised to “rebuild that wall and make Mexico pay for it.” Her victory gave her six best comedy wins—five for “Veep,” one for “The New Adventures of Old Christine”—and broke her tie with Candice Bergen and Mary Tyler Moore. Maggie Smith was honored as best supporting actress in a drama series for the final season of “Downton Abbey.” It was her third win for playing the formidable dowager. As has become her custom, she didn’t attend the ceremony. After Smith’s win, Kimmel said her Emmy would not be mailed to her but would be kept in Microsoft Theater’s Lost and Found until she shows up to claim it. Ben Mendelsohn of “Bloodline” won as best supporting drama actor and also was a no-show. John Oliver captured the top variety talk series award for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” besting competitors including Jerry Seinfeld and host Jimmy Kimmel—who received barbed consolation on stage from Matt Damon, his longtime faux nemesis. The loss “makes a lot of sense,” Damon said. Simpson story retold “The People v. O. J. Simpson,” which earned the second-highest number of nominations, converted five to trophies on Sunday. The dramatic retelling of the football star’s murder trial was honored as best limited series and writing, and earned awards for stars Courtney B. Vance, Sterling K. Brown and Sarah Paulson. Paulson, who played prosecutor Marcia Clark, brought her as a guest and singled her out from the stage. Clark was not “the two-dimensional cardboard cutout that I saw on the news” but a “whip-smart” woman dedicated to justice for the case’s victims, Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. Regina King claimed the award for supporting actress in a limited series for “American Crime,” her second trophy for the program. Louie Anderson was honored as best supporting actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of a loving but tough mom in “Baskets.” ‘One hell of a woman’ “Mom, we did it!” Anderson shouted, hoisting his trophy and dedicating the award to his late mother, Ora Zella Anderson. “I have not always been a good man, but I play one hell of a woman.” “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kate McKinnon won the trophy for best supporting actress in a comedy for, officially, playing various characters. But she knew who to credit. “Thank you, Ellen DeGeneres, thank you, Hillary Clinton,” she said, naming two of the famous people she’s caricatured on the show. The Democratic presidential contender responded quickly with a tweet: “Congratulations on your Emmy, Kate! Big fan of yours, too.” The ceremony started out with a political edge. In a video bit, Jimmy Kimmel was shown trying to get to the ceremony and encountering former Republican presidential contender Jeb Bush as a limo driver. “Did you know you could make $12 an hour working for Uber?” a game Bush said, smiling. He advised Kimmel that “if you run a positive campaign, the voters will ultimately make the right choice”—then told Kimmel curtly it was a joke. Trump phenomenon In his opening monologue, the host said he was holding “Celebrity Apprentice” producer Mark Burnett responsible for the “Donald Trump phenomenon.” In an attempt at comedy that fell flat, the ceremony announcer indicated that Bill Cosby would be taking the stage. After an awkward silence, Kimmel said it was a joke—the TV star embroiled in decades-old accusations of sexual assault wasn’t invited. A pair of key changes made by the TV Academy may have affected the outcomes in Sunday’s 27 categories. It revised how votes are cast and counted, switching from a ranking and points system to letting voters simply check off their top choice. That sharpened the selection process and might have affected past winners who managed to collect enough second-place votes to overcome the competition. In another revision, this one implemented last year, voting was expanded from blue-ribbon panels to—depending on the award—giving substantially more or all of the Academy’s 20,000-plus members the chance to vote for finalists. AP 2016-09-20 00:00 INQUIRER.net entertainment.inquirer.net

24 New graft raps filed vs 2 ex-lawmakers OMBUDSMAN Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of new graft charges against former Representatives Candido Pancrudo Jr. and Marc Douglas Cagas IV in connection with the multibillion-peso , according to a statement released on Monday by her office. Pancrudo, former representative of the first district of Bukidnon province, was accused of allegedly funneling P49.2 million of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) allocation, purportedly for training and livelihood seminars, to ghost projects from November 2007 to June 2008. Cagas, former representative of the first district of Davao del Sur province, was charged with allegedly coursing P6 million of his 2008 PDAF to anomalous livelihood projects. Pancrudo was slapped with eight counts of graft, four counts of malversation, and four counts of malversation through falsification of public documents. The funds were earmarked for training and livelihood seminars. These were channeled through the now-defunct Technology Resource Center (TRC) and National Agribusiness Corp. as implementing agencies, with Farmerbusiness Development Corp. (FDC) and Uswag Pilipinas Foundation, Inc. as the partner nongovernment organizations (NGOs). The Ombudsman cited the Commission on Audit’s report that there was no evidence that the funds were used for their intended purposes. Morales also flagged anomalies in procurement and liquidation, such as the lack of public bidding in the NGO selection process and the unusually quick approval of PDAF releases in one day. “These repeated, illegal transfers of public funds to FDC’s control, purportedly for projects which did not exist, and just as repeated irregular disbursements, represent quantifiable pecuniary losses to the government,” Morales said. Co-respondents Pancrudo’s fellow respondents include former officials of TRC: Director General Antonio Ortiz, Deputy Director General Dennis Cunanan, group managers Maria Rosalinda Lacsamana and Francisco Figura, chief accountant Marivic Jover, and budget officer Consuelo Lilian Espiritu. Also impleaded were Pancrudo’s project consultant Jesus Esmeralda, as well as FDC representative Johanne Edward Labay and project supplier Aileen Carrasco. Pancrudo was previously indicted in March for two counts of graft, malversation and falsification, over the anomalous release of his P8.2- million PDAF in 2008. The Ombudsman said the P6 million from the 2008 PDAF allocation of Cagas was earmarked for business clinics, market development and technology transfer through trainings and seminars. TRC also served as the implementing agency for this project, with FDC as the NGO partner. The Ombudsman found the project documents submitted by FDC to be fabricated. The signatures in the registration forms were also found to be forged, as the supposed beneficiaries denied having received any training. On-site field verification also showed that the training kits never reached their intended beneficiaries. Charged with Cagas were project consultant Vanie Semillano; TRC officials Ortiz, Cunanan, Lacsamana, Jover and Espiritu; FDC’s Labay; supplier Carrasco; and Arnolfo Reyes. PDAF misuse Cagas was indicted in April on two counts each of graft and malversation for the alleged misuse of his P11-million PDAF for agricultural and livelihood projects from 2007 to 2009. The Ombudsman noted that according to the records of whistle-blower Benhur Luy, Cagas received at least P5.5 million in kickbacks from the PDAF projects. The P10-billion pork barrel scam was exposed in a series of Inquirer investigative reports published in July 2013. Businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles was accused of masterminding the elaborate scheme to misuse lawmakers’ PDAF allocations by diverting them to ghost projects and foundations under her control. 2016-09-20 00:00 Vince F newsinfo.inquirer.net

25 Anonymous cow blurred on Google Maps If you ever worried that your face might be in plain sight on Google Maps Street View, you can probably calm your fears, since the search site even went so far as to blur the face of a cow in one of its photos. The cow, which remained nameless, had its face blurred by the algorithm that finds people’s faces and blurs them to protect privacy. The incident had social media buzzing with cow-related humor. Business Insider reported that a Google representative told National Public Radio that the blur was not intentional. "We thought you were pulling the udder one when we herd the moos, but it's clear that our automatic face-blurring technology has been a little overzealous," said a Google representative to NPR. "Of course, we don't begrudge this cow milking its five minutes of fame. " Groans could be heard from listeners everywhere.

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26 Twitter officially relaxes its 140-character limit as it continues to push its 'What's Happening' mantra Twitter has made a step towards banishing brevity by officially relaxing its 140- character limit. The move means that anything that isn't plain text or emoji characters will no longer count towards users' total character count in tweets – leaving more room for them to include visually rich content like images, videos and Vines. Twitter confirmed that it was making the change back in May in order to make it faster and easier for people to express themselves on the platform by excluding attachments. It announced that the changes to its once stringent limit had gone live earlier today (19 September) via a tweet, however some users may not yet have access to the privilege as it is still being rolled out. Following a promise made by chief executive Jack Dorsey to "refine [Twitter's] product and make it simpler," the social network has made several attempts to streamline its core offering over the past 12 months. The latest announcement follows on from a high-profile marketing push launched by chief marketing officer Leslie Berland, which positioned Twitter as the place to be in order to 'See What's Happening' around the world. The company has previously treaded carefully when it comes to relaxing its character limit, with Dorsey calling the restriction "a beautiful constraint" that "inspires creativity and brevity," when Twitter was rumoured to be upping it significantly earlier this year .

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27 Weed + food marketing taking off in the Mile High City Now that marijuana is legal in Colorado, more business owners with weed-themed places are getting comfortable with marketing their products to those who enjoy partaking in pot. Even local celebrities are getting in on the act, and it’s not just the dispensaries that are turning to marketing tactics. BusinessDen, a Denver-based business news site, reported on a fast- casual chain that is sprouting up in areas of the city – Cheba Hut. The cannabis-centered sandwich shop appeals to those who aren’t afraid to let their leaf flags fly, and more and more, that segment of the population is growing. The Cheba Hut features punny menu items, including “Toasted Subs” like the “Kush BLT” and the “Sticky Icky PB&J” among its offerings, and the owner Scott Jennings is opening his stores in the city’s hippest neighborhoods. Jennings is one of many entrepreneurs that are doing their best to not only be successful, but who also break the rules of what you might think an pot-entrepreneur (potrepreneur?) is like. He knows his audience and caters to those looking to cure their munchies. He even delivers food, with the slogan “if you’re high, we’ll fly.” His business plan is anything but high, however. He has grown smartly, putting profits back into his growth. As he told BusinessDen, “We are growing slowly because it has been self-funded, and we were using our cash flow. Now we’re getting smaller SBA loans in addition to our cash flow.” Jennings isn’t the only food purveyor to experience success. The former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has no problem saying that the law decriminalizing pot has had a positive effect on his Papa John’s pizza sales. The franchise owner, who bought 21 Papa John’s restaurants statewide in Colorado before the law was changed, has been vocal about his good fortune. “There’s some different laws out here in Colorado. Pizza business is pretty good out here, believe it or not, due to some recent law changes," Manning said in an interview with Peter King of Sports Illustrated’s Monday Morning Quarterback. A report on TMZ last year noted that several of Manning’s stores saw sales jump from $3,000-$4,000 a day to $5,000-$6,000 a day after Colorado Amendment 64 was voted in. With his pizza business in good shape thanks to Colorado pot fans, there’s probably little change the quarterback will come out of retirement for one last go-round. While Manning is playing catch-up by appealing to pot users, some groundbreaking restaurants started several years ago. Boulder’s Hapa Sushi launched a marketing campaign to smokers, saying “The No Smoking Sign Is Off (in Colorado).” Some “bud and breakfasts” let guests smoke and dine. Overall, the rules about marijuana marketing, or marketing to those who use it, are still a little hazy. But as pot culture keeps sprouting up around the state, and the country, people will get bolder and savvier with their marketing pushes.

2016-09-19 23:45 www.thedrum.com

28 Major media brand partners to launch 'webi- soap' featuring dogs in soap opera dramas Meredith, a top US media and marketing company, has partnered with animal health company Merial to develop and distribute "As the Dog Barks," an original video series that is meant to engage pet lovers across Meredith Digital's network, the company announced today. "As the Dog Barks" is a humorous spoof of the classic daytime soap opera genre, featuring animals in the leading roles. The four-part "webisoap" will air across Meredith Digital sites with a custom hub on Better Homes and Gardens , and organically via the publisher's social channels. The custom hub features bios and behind the scenes footage of the characters. The video series was created and developed by Meredith Digital, written and directed by Gregory Abbey, and uses voiceover talent to bring the canine characters to life. The series features character types found on a typical daytime soap opera (e.g., the mysterious stray, the doggie diva, and the wise pooch), and parodies recognizable elements from the daytime drama genre, including: extreme close-ups, tight reaction shots, slow- motion running sequences, overly dramatic music, and "tune-in-tomorrow" cliffhangers. Meredith serves 102m American women and three out of four millennial women. It's brands include magazines Better Homes and Gardens , Martha Stewart Living , Family Circle , Parents and Fit Pregnancy among others. Additionally, Meredith Digital engages nearly 50m pet owners each month, according to comScore. The series is designed to engage millions of pet lovers across Meredith Digital's network of properties and social channels, while growing awareness for Merial, the maker of Frontline Gold Brand Products. "Meredith Digital and Merial partnered together to create original video content that is fun, fresh, and purposefully designed to best engage consumers on our owned-and-operated sites and the 60 million consumers who follow us across social platforms," says Marc Rothschild, senior vice president, Meredith Digital. "Because it is designed with our audience in mind, the Merial custom video program will be entertaining to our consumers and drive real business results for Frontline Gold. " "As the Dog Barks" has already garnered strong social engagement, with thousands of views for the trailer alone. Meredith will continue to leverage its large social footprint of more than 60 million fans and followers across Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to drive organic video views of the series. "We work collaboratively with our media partners to continually reinvent how we reach pet owners," says DJ Perera, director of consumer marketing of Merial. "The 'As the Dog Barks' 'webisoap' concept was an inventive, clever way for Merial to engage with consumers while building awareness for our Frontline products. We're pleased with the series' initial success. " Meredith also features robust brand licensing activities, including more than 3,000 SKUs of branded products at 4,000 Walmart stores across the US. Meredith Xcelerated Marketing is an award-winning, strategic and creative agency that provides fully integrated marketing solutions for many of the world's top brands including Kraft, Lowe's, TGI Friday's and NBC Universal.

2016-09-19 23:44 www.thedrum.com

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30 Violence In DR Congo Witnesses say at least four people are dead after opposition protests against a delayed presidential election turned violent in Congo's capital. An Associated Press... KINSHASA, Congo (AP) -- Street clashes between security forces and demonstrators opposed to President Joseph Kabila left at least 17 dead in Congo's capital Monday in ... KINSHASA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters in Democratic Republic of Congo burned the body of a police officer in the Limete suburb of the capital Kinshasa on ... Congolese opposition activists blocked roads with burning tires and security forces fired shots in the capital Kinshasa on Monday, witnesses said, amid mounting concerns ... At least 17 people have been killed during protests in the Congolese capital on Monday. The dead include three police officers, with one witness telling Reuters they saw a... Police fire teargas at crowds in Kinsasha during opposition demonstration calling for President Joseph Kabila to step down Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the ... (Source: HRW - Human Rights Watch ) (Kinshasa, September 18, 2016) - The Democratic Republic of Congo government's decisions about its next presidential election will be ... Several people were killed when crowds marched through DRC capital Kinshasa, calling for President Joseph Kabila to step down. Police clashed with protesters and reports on... Several protesters have taken to the streets in Zambia’s neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo where they are challenging dictator Kabila’s plan to overstay in power. ... Police in Kinshasa have fired teargas to disperse protesters calling for President Joseph Kabila to step down. Protesters have set up barricades and torched cars on one of...

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31 Commentary: Israel could make better use of its tennis ambassadors This year’s US Open attracted more than 30,000 fans each day of the two- week tournament. And any time a Jewish or Israeli fan saw “ISR” next to a player’s name, they raced to the court to watch players like Dudi Sela, Yshai Oliel and Shelly Krolitzky. The same is true when such Israeli players as Shahar Pe’er, Julia Glushko and Amir Weintraub are in action. Perhaps more significant is the fact that hundreds of non-Jewish, non-Israeli fans also watch Israel tennis players in action each year at the US Open and at dozens of other tennis tournaments around the world. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. Israeli tennis players are excellent emissaries for Israel and can do amazing things for Israeli hasbara (public relations). The Israeli tennis establishment can take a lesson from the Jewish Agency Shlichim (the Hebrew word for emissaries) program. In some ways, they are already doing a great job sending tennis ambassadors around the world. There is more work to do and some pretty easy solutions. The Jewish Agency does a great job screening and training post-army (and in some cases, pre-army) young men and women to serve Jewish communities, camps and schools. They bring the multi-faceted people, cultures and stories of Israel and Israelis to these various communities. The Israel tennis establishment, consisting primarily of the Israel Tennis Association, Israel Tennis Centers and the David Squad is blessed with a talented group of well-liked and well-spoken professional and amateur players of all ages who travel the world. While their primary job is to play tennis, they represent Israel in tournaments around the world. The Israel Tennis Centers sends a delegation of young players several times a year to exhibitions in various communities across the United States. The group tends to reflect the diversity of Israel and Israel Tennis Centers, including players who are Ethiopian, Israeli Arab, Bedouin, people with disabilities, and children from poor backgrounds. These groups help people better understand the many faces and stories of Israel. It is important to keep these emissaries – professional and amateur – trained and ready to speak about Israel. There is an untapped group of tennis players from around the world who our Israel tennis establishment, Ministry of Culture and Sport and Ministry of Tourism, should also nurture as tennis ambassadors. The more foreign tennis players have a positive experience with Israelis and Israel, the more Israel stands to make progress on the PR front. Last February, I spent four days in Eilat covering the Fed Cup Group I Europe/Africa Zone event which included teams from 14 countries. In Eilat, players from all countries as well as coaches, umpires and members of the media stayed in the same hotel and ate all their meals together. I interviewed many top 100 players, coaches and ITF (International Tennis Federation) staff. I wanted to find out about their experience in Israel and with Israelis. All loved Israel but wished their busy travel and playing schedules would allow more opportunities to explore the beautiful, historically significant country of Israel. Shlomo Glickstein, the CEO of the Israel Tennis Association and former 22nd ranked player in the world, observed that “it is very important for Israel to host such competitions and we love to host large events. It attracts sponsors, media and role models for our young players.” These players return to their countries as great spokespeople for Israel. Israel has an unprecedented opportunity to use tennis to teach the world about all the Holy Land has to offer. Israeli players should be coached and trained in hasbara , and players who come to Israel for tournaments should be wined and dined. If they can’t get to see Israel, they should at least return with gift baskets stuffed with “I Love Israel” shirts, IDF hats, and such Israeli products as Ahava, Bisli and Naot. Tennis players know all about love from the tennis scoring system. Wouldn’t it be nice if players also love Israel and spread that love around the world? Think others should know about this? Please share | |

2016-09-19 23:32 Howard Blas www.jpost.com

32 OECD global conference in Jerusalem to attract education ministers from around the world Education Ministers from around the world will arrive in Israel next week to take part in the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Global Education Industry Summit, to be held this year in Jerusalem. The conference, organized jointly with the Israeli Education Ministry and the European Union, will focus on “Education for Innovation and Innovation in Education” and will take place September 25-27th at the David Citadel hotel. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. “This is the first time in the history of the country that education ministers from around the world will come to Jerusalem,” Education Minister Naftali Bennett told The Jerusalem Post on Monday. “This is an international weight for the significance and global standing of Israel.” Bennett initiated the conference, personally reaching out to his counterparts in OECD countries, and inviting them to attend. He said he believed it was time Israel changed its policy to one of “innovation and not conflict.” “The world isn’t interested in conflict; it is interested in innovation and entrepreneurship,” he said. “Usually we only hear about Israel in terms of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or terrorism and here this is an opportunity to learn about Israeli innovation and education.” Among the countries sending delegations include: Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand. Local and international academics and industry leaders are also set to take part in the conference. The global summit will focus on integrating technological innovations into the global education system to improve the learning environment in schools and kindergartens throughout the world. Throughout the conference visiting delegates will be exposed to Israeli innovation, with an emphasis on creativity within the formal and informal education framework. “There is a reason that Israel is second only to Silicon Valley to innovation it is due in part to the Jewish Ethos and the fact that for thousands of years we have studied,” he said. “We are a society that places learning as a top priority.” “It is not only technological, there is also informal education, like youth movements which in contrast to the rest of the world youth teach other youth, national service, a year of service, the army – all which develop and encourage leadership at a young age,” he added. Bennet said that every education minister will be exposed to Israel’s education methods, the world of hi-tech, security innovations as well as innovations in education. “The problem that many countries are facing is how to spur growth that is derived from innovation – and they look towards Israel to see how they can educate towards that end,” he said. “But we are also here to learn from them.” “The real question is: How do you educate a child today towards occupations that don’t exist and will only exist in 15 years?” he said. “The idea is not only to build knowledge but to turn school into a place that will teach skills beyond pushing information.” As part of the conference Bennett will also lead the education ministers and their delegations on a tour of Jerusalem. “I hope the education ministers will see the real face of Israel – a face of innovation and creativity, cooperation and diversity, Jews and Arabs, secular and religious living together – it creates an interesting embroidery” he said. This is the second year that the OECD is holding an international conference on the global education industry. Last year’s summit was held in Helsinki, Finland where high level policy makers and industry leaders discussed the need to incorporate technological innovations into learning environments to improve the quality of education. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

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33 Trump and the Jews Two conclusions can be reached from the in-depth and superbly documented report about Donald J. Trump’s ties with the Jews by Michael Wilner, The Jerusalem Post’s Washington correspondent. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. The first is that Trump is no antisemite. Despite claims by people like Democratic National Committee chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz that antisemitism in the Republic Party “goes straight to the feet of Donald Trump;” despite Trump’s controversial statements; and despite the support he receives from people like antisemite and white power supremacist David Duke, the presidential hopeful is a philosemite who has had intimate relations with Jews throughout his life. If anything, he sees Jews as a group of smart, successful and generally powerful deal- makers – traits which he himself seeks to emulate. The second conclusion is that Trump can potentially do more to distance himself from people like Duke and some members of the alt-Right who voice antisemitic and racist sentiments. In his comprehensive report on “Trump and the Jews,” Wilner documented what he referred to as Trump’s “affirmative prejudice” for Jewish people. Trump has donated generously to Jewish philanthropic institutions such as the Jewish National Fund and United Jewish Appeal; he has throughout his business career surrounded himself with Jewish lawyers, executives and accountants; and there is no reason to question Jared Kushner, Trump’s Jewish son-in-law and campaign adviser, when he said recently in defense of his father-in-law that Trump is “an incredibly loving and tolerant person who has embraced my family and our Judaism since I began dating my wife.” Nevertheless, Trump’s handling of several controversies related to Jews during his campaign has made him vulnerable to claims like the one leveled at him by Wasserman Schultz. For instance, after Trump’s social media director retweeted a graphic image of a six-pointed star over a pile of money that had made the rounds on a neo-Nazi Internet bulletin board, he told a crowd of supporters gathered near Cincinnati that he would have preferred to have left the six-pointed star on the tweet’s image instead of removing it, as his social media team had done after the controversy broke. Trump went on to accuse the media of “racially profiling” his campaign for highlighting the star and conflating it with the Star of David. After former KKK grand wizard David Duke said that voting against Trump would be a “treason to your heritage,” Trump delayed disavowing the support, claiming he did not know who Duke was. And even while Trump has since distanced himself from Duke, he failed to condemn antisemitic vitriol on social media directed by his supporters against Jewish journalists who have written critically of Trump, such as New York Times reporter Jonathan Weisman and GQ writer Julia Ioffe. After Trump’s wife, Melania, criticized the April 27 profile in GQ as “another example of the dishonest media and their disingenuous reporting,” Ioffe was inundated with antisemitic images and messages, including a doctored photo of her wearing a Holocaust-era Jewish star, a cartoon of an identifiably Jewish caricature being shot in the head and threats that she would be sent “back to the oven.” Trump’s popularity stems from his refusal to kowtow to the consensus or be intimidated by conventional thinking. His outspokenness and refusal to retract controversial statements are all part of what makes him so appealing for many Americans who believe political correctness has gone too far. Americans like Trump’s brutal honesty and sincerity. However, as a US presidential nominee, we believe that Trump has a moral responsibility to use that same irreverence and outspokenness to discourage expressions of hate. As the article makes clear, there is no need to question Trump’s own feelings and sentiments towards Jews. There are however legitimate concerns about some of his followers. History has taught that antisemitism is a potent hatred that is surprisingly easy to trigger. Hatred of Jews, which has never run deep in American society, nevertheless has its adherents. Trump might yet become the next US president. His public statements have the power to influence. Trump should use this newfound power for good by coming out unequivocally against all manifestations of antisemitism. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

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34 NASA denies it is changing Zodiacal signs NASA has refuted the claims of updating the astrological signs. File Pic New York: Refuting claims that it is updating the astrological signs, NASA has said that it did not do it as the space agency studies astronomy not astrology. "We did not change any Zodiac signs, we just did the math. The Space Place (an educational page for kids run by NASA) article was about how astrology is not astronomy, how it was a relic of ancient history and pointed out the science and math that did come from observations of the night sky," NASA spokesperson Dwayne Brown told Gizmodo. Last week a news spread that 86 per cent of the people now have a different star sign as NASA had decided to update the astrological signs for the first time in 2,000 years. In NASA's educational page for children called Space Place, the agency discussed how, some 3,000 years ago, the ancient Babylonians were keen sky-watchers and thought that the changing positions of constellations throughout the year could be linked to certain behaviours or events on Earth. As a result of this, those sky-watchers invented the zodiac. "So, as Earth orbits the Sun, the Sun would appear to pass through each of the 12 parts of the zodiac. Since the Babylonians already had a 12-month calendar (based on the phases of the Moon), each month got a slice of the zodiac all to itself," Science Alert reported on Monday citing the article in Space Place. But seeing as this happened 3,000 years ago, things were a bit arbitrary, and for whatever reason, the Babylonians left a constellation out of their zodiac -- Ophiuchus, the report said. "Even then, some of the chosen 12 did not fit neatly into their assigned slice of the pie and slopped over into the next one," Space Place noted, adding, "To make a tidy match with their 12-month calendar, the Babylonians ignored the fact that the Sun actually moves through 13 constellations, not 12. " NASA said that due to a tiny wobble in the Earth's axis, the position of those constellations has shifted. This means that those constellations are no longer in the same spots today as they were when the ancient Babylonians were looking up. But that has nothing to do with change of zodiac signs.

2016-09-19 22:37 By IANS www.mid-day.com

35 Our World: Defending ourselves to death A week ago, Makor Rishon led its weekend paper with a startling headline: “Following a long period of desecration, a cemetery in the Sharon is being moved.” Moshav Hagor is located in the center of the country. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. Successive IDF chiefs of General Staff, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Dan Halutz and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Gabi Ashkenazy hail from the farming community established in 1949 by veterans of the Palmach. Along with their neighbors in Moshav Yarchiv, for the past decade, the farmers of Hagor have been subjected to the continuous desecration of their communal cemetery by their Muslim neighbors from Jaljulia, a Muslim town of ten thousand located between the two moshavim. Adjacent to a school in Jaljulia, Hagor’s cemetery has been subjected to abuse of all kinds. Residents regularly find animal carcasses at the entrance to the cemetery. Garbage is routinely dumped on graves. Human and other feces are frequently smeared across headstones. One night, all the headstones on all the graves at the cemetery were broken. Residents mourning their dead are harassed. After a decade of constant abuse, Hagor’s residents despaired of ever restoring the security to their cemetery and decided to take matters into the own hands. With the halachic approval of then chief rabbi Shlomo Amar, they built an alternative cemetery in another area of their moshav. Families paid thousands of shekels to reinter their loved ones at the new site. Today the only bodies remaining in their original graves are the ones with no living relatives to pay to move them. Several years ago, Moshav Yarchiv’s cemetery was rezoned to become a new neighborhood in Jaljulia. An attempt by Yarchiv’s residents to fence off the cemetery failed. The day after they installed the fence it was stolen. The rabbinate has refused on halachic grounds to permit Yarchiv’s residents to exhume and reinter their dead. But even if they had rabbinic permission, they have nowhere else to bury them. Due to bureaucratic hurdles, Yarchiv hasn’t been able to find an alternative burial ground. Jaljulya once had good relations with its Jewish neighbors. But over the past decade, the town has become a hotbed for Islamic radicalism. Residents built a new massive mosque in the town. Despite repeated complaints from their Jewish neighbors, the mosque’s loudspeakers, which face Hagor, deliberately blast the call to prayer in the middle of the night. Last October, Nedal Salah of Jaljulia paraglided into Syria from the Golan Heights and joined Islamic State. Following Salah’s action, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) discovered a cell of six more town residents who had transferred their loyalties to Islamic State, which they intended to travel to Syria to join. In the Makor Rishon report, Hagor’s farmers voiced their despair at the failure of the government and its agencies to protect them, their dead and their property from their Muslim neighbors. “There is no law enforcement against criminals from Jaljulya,” one resident said angrily. Former local council head David Cohen explained that protecting the cemetery would have required the moshav to place a guard on site 24 hours a day. Hagor lacks the resources to take such action, or similar action to defend its fields. And so Jaljulya’s residents continue to assault their Jewish neighbors and spread feces on their graves. Sunday morning, residents of Efrat awoke to the news that a terrorist from a neighboring Palestinian enclave had infiltrated the community in the middle of the night. At around 6 a.m. the terrorist, Baha al- din Odeh, stabbed and moderately wounded an IDF officer. Efrat, a suburban community of 10,000 residents, is the largest community in the Etzion bloc south of Jerusalem. Unlike Hagor, Efrat is guarded heavily by the municipality’s security department, financed by its residents. Among other things, the community has deployed security cameras all along its perimeters. The camera footage is monitored continuously. When the terrorist approached the community just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, the security department detected him and immediately notified the IDF. The officer Odeh wounded Sunday morning was deployed to the community with his soldiers to locate him. In a meeting Sunday night with community members, Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi and Judea Brigade Commander Col. Roman Gofman explained at length the concerted actions taken in the early morning hours to protect the community’s residents. Gofman acknowledged though that no matter how hardened a community’s defenses may be, and how determined the IDF is to defend it, a motivated terrorist will figure out a way to get inside. Last weekend, the IDF deployed an Iron Dome battery along the border with Syria for the first time. The move followed repeated mortar fire into Israel from the Syrian Golan. Until now, military and civilian authorities viewed mortar rounds falling on the Israeli side of the border as errant rounds. But after three mortar rounds fell into Israel in two days, those same authorities began worrying that Syrian government forces, fighting with their Hezbollah and Iranian bosses may have decided to begin deliberately bombing Israel. And so they deployed the Iron Dome battery. To be sure, Israel faces different challenges in the Sharon around Jaljulya, in the Bethlehem-Hebron area around Gush Etzion and in the Golan Heights along the border with war-torn Syria. But Israel’s responses to all these threats share a common, destructive feature. Israel’s strategies for defending its civilians in all three areas are overly reliant on defensive measures. No one has the financial wherewithal to fortify cemeteries or agricultural fields – which are regularly torched – with armed guards. But vandals from Jaljulya aren’t vandalizing cemeteries, burning fields and blasting their mosque loudspeakers because their Jewish neighbors don’t have guards everywhere. They are taking these aggressive actions because Israeli authorities are not making them stop. It is the job of the government, the police and the courts to make clear that crime doesn’t pay. It is their failure to drive home this message consistently that empowers radicalized thugs from Jaljulya to spread feces on Jewish graves. Likewise, the problem in Gush Etzion isn’t that area communities haven’t taken the necessary steps to protect their residents or that the IDF suffers from a manpower shortage. The problem is that Palestinians in Odeh’s middle- class community, which overlooks Efrat, and in surrounding villages feel free to plan terrorist attacks against their Jewish neighbors as they sit in their living rooms and watch genocidal broadcasts on Hezbollah, Hamas and Fatah TV. As for the Golan Heights, sooner or later, Hezbollah and Syrian government forces, along with their Iranian overlords can be depended on to open a new front against Israel in the Golan Heights if they become convinced that Israel’s main countermove will be to permanently deploy a missile defense battery along the border. Missile defense batteries don’t scare enemies away. They merely challenge their ingenuity. No one doubts that the government wants to defend Israel’s citizens – alive and deceased. But despite their good intentions, our leaders are failing us. Our political, military, police and bureaucratic leaders are failing us because our foes – at home and abroad – have come to believe that we aren’t willing to do what is necessary to defeat them. Our leaders are failing us because they refuse to act on the sure knowledge that an over-reliance on defensive measures does not deter aggression. It invites aggression. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

2016-09-19 22:33 CAROLINE B www.jpost.com

36 'This is traumatic for all of us' - Wits SRC official Johannesburg – Students feel they are worse off following the announcement that university fee increases will be capped at 8%, a Wits University's SRC secretary general said on Monday. “In many ways we are back to where we were last year, before fees must fall, and that is where the big source of anger comes from,” Student Representative Council secretary general Fasiha Hassan told journalists outside Senate House. “This is not fun. It’s not fun to interrupt the academic project. It’s very abusive and traumatic for all of us.” She said that as far as students were concerned, government only managed to freeze fee increases, not reduce them. Those who could not afford to pay tuition in 2015 faced a similar problem in the current academic year and would do so again in 2017. She said students were frustrated with government for failing to decisively deal with fees. “There has been an attempt to focus on the increment, but the issue here is actually free education.” She was reacting to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande’s announcement earlier on Monday that university councils had to decide their own fee increases for next year, but that these could not exceed 8%. Although universities had yet to discuss their options, students had rejected Nzimande’s proposal. “We are disappointed he put the prerogative back with councils. They’ve raised fees over the years as they pleased without any intervention. We hoped that intervention would come now, but all he is saying is go back,” Hassan said. Wits University students resolved to continue protesting following a meeting. They spent Monday afternoon closing off the institution’s entrances and exits and trying to force students out of lecture halls and classes.

2016-09-19 22:29 www.news24.com

37 Proposed 8% hike will help needy students says SU Johannesburg - An 8% fee hike will allow Stellenbosch University (SU) to help financially needy students, vice-chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers said on Monday. “The increase in income will assist SU to continue providing bursaries to financially needy, academically deserving students. Our financial aid to students comprises more than 50% of our total annual income from student fees. " SU’s proposed budget would be adapted and prepared for consideration and approval by council. The institution proposed a, "differentiated bursary model". Financial help would be provided according to a sliding scale aligned with the annual household income of a student’s family. This meant that next year, students with a household income of below R122 000 per year, would get National Student Financial Aid Scheme funding to include an 8% increase. "SU believes that the additional government support and its already existing bursary model, amounting to R658 million, will cover the vast majority of the so-called 'missing middle' students," he said. Meanwhile NMMU acting rector Dr Sibongile Muthwa said the institution noted government’s recognition of the financial strain universities were under as a result of last year’s decision not to increase fees for the current academic year. "It is further encouraged by government’s stance towards improving access to post-school education and that this 'immediate and pressing' task should not eat away at the financial stability of the sector. " Missing middle Muthwa welcomed government’s commitment to mobilise public and private sector financial support. This would develop a funding support model for poor and “missing middle” students that would be tested in 2017. The Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa) called the government’s decision a balanced approach that would ensure stability at tertiary institutions. Fedusa general secretary Dennis George congratulated Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande for applying “collective wisdom” and taking cognizance of recommendations by affiliated unions. Nzimande said while universities in the country could increase fees for 2017, the increase could not exceed 8%. Meanwhile Wits University and University of Cape Town students earlier threatened to shut down the institutions, rejecting Nzimande's announcement. The SA Students’ Congress called on students to let universities decide what they would do about their increases before shutting down campuses with protests.

2016-09-19 22:25 www.news24.com

38 UN official calls on Israelis, Palestinians to curb escalation A UN official called for Israelis and Palestinians to stem the sudden spike in violence, in which Palestinians executed at least eight attacks in the last four days. “I reiterate the United Nations position that there can be no justification for terrorism and violence. I call upon authorities on both sides to take measures to preserve calm and avoid escalation, especially during the upcoming period of the Jewish High Holy Days,” UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov said. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. “I am disturbed by the recent violence over the past week," Mladenov said. He spoke after three Border Police officers wounded were wounded in Jerusalem and Hebron by Palestinian assailants. Two of the Palestinian attackers were killed and one was wounded. Early Monday morning, a male and female officer were stabbed from behind and seriously wounded by a terrorist from east Jerusalem, who was shot by Herod’s Gate of Jerusalem’s Old City. The attack follows a thwarted stabbing on Friday by a Jordanian national, who was shot dead a few meters down the road, near Damascus Gate. According to police, Monday’s attack took place shortly after 7 a.m. and was captured on surveillance video. “The terrorist was sitting on a bench, and spotted the two officers when they were walking up the street from the Damascus Gate area toward Herod’s Gate,” said police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld. “As soon as he had the opportunity, he stabbed the male police officer in the back of the neck, and then stabbed the female 38-year-old officer in the back of the neck as well. In the few seconds he had, while the terrorist continued to stab the female officer, the male officer took out his gun and shot him,” he said. Aerial CCTV footage of the attack shows several people running to aid both officers. The female officer was seriously wounded and taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center for multiple stab wounds to her neck and upper back. The male officer, who is in his 40s, was moderately-to-seriously wounded and taken to Hadassah- University Medical Center in Ein Kerem for treatment. First-responder Magen David Adom paramedic Dudu Hazanovitch said he helped treat the male officer. The terrorist, who is reportedly in his early 20s, is from east Jerusalem’s volatile Ras al-Amud neighborhood, Rosenfeld said. He was also transferred to Hadassah-University Medical Center in Ein Kerem in serious condition, according to the hospital spokeswoman. A Shaare Zedek spokeswoman said the female police officer was unconscious upon arrival, and has been placed on a respirator. The male officer was conscious, a Hadassah official said. Following the numerous attacks over the past four days in Jerusalem and the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for heightened security , and police temporarily closed several shops in the Old City to search for other suspects. “Security assessments are continuing in order to deal with the situation,” said Rosenfeld. “There is heightened security there now. There were certain shops near where the attack took place that were temporarily closed in order to deal with the security situation and prevent any further terrorist attacks from taking place.” Interior Security Minister Gilad Erdan, Jerusalem Police District Commander Yoram Halevy and Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh visited both officers at their bedsides. During the visits, Erdan praised their heroism. “We have police officers and incredible warriors who protect the citizens of Israel with their bodies, and I salute them for that,” he said. “I only pray that they will recover quickly and return to full strength. We are dealing with a vicious enemy who is spreading murderous incitement. 100 years of terrorism has not caused us to surrender, and we will fight and cripple the enemy.” Halevy echoed Erdan’s sentiments, adding that security throughout the capital will remain heightened as the High Holy Days approach. “We – all the Israel Police – are standing behind you,” said Halevy of the wounded officers. “Your determination to fight the terrorist threat, even when you were seriously wounded, saved lives.” Hours later, shortly before 2 p.m., border policemen thwarted an attempted stabbing at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron. Two young Palestinian men approached a checkpoint near the ancient Herodian structure, which attracts Jewish and Muslims worshipers as well as thousands of tourists, and walked up to the officers guarding the site, arousing suspicion. They ignored calls from the border policemen to stop, and as they drew closer, one of the assailants took out a knife and tried to stab the officers. Officers shot and killed the assailant, and, according to the police spokeswoman, called out to the second man to step aside, away from the line of fire. However, the second assailant also took out a knife, the police spokeswoman said, and the police then shot him as well, seriously wounding him. The second assailant was transported to Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center, where he died of his wounds. One Border Police officer was lightly wounded in the hand during the incident. In a short video clip taken immediately after the attack, an officer can be heard on the telephone reporting to his superior that “one terrorist was killed and is on the ground... Our forces were not harmed, God watched over them,” he said, “thank God, thank God.” The Palestinian Ministry of Health later identified the two Palestinian assailants who were killed as Muhannid Jamil al-Rajabi, 21, and Amir Jamal al-Rajabi, 17. It was the third such stabbing attack against security forces in Hebron. On Friday and Saturday, Palestinian assailants lightly wounded two soldiers in Hebron’s Tel Rumeida neighborhood. On Monday night, a soldier arrested a Palestinian man who attempted to stab him. No one was injured in the incident. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

2016-09-19 22:19 DANIEL K www.jpost.com

39 Motsoeneng to report for duty as 'ordinary employee' Johannesburg - SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng will report for duty as an "ordinary employee" on Tuesday, his lawyer Zola Majavu told News24. The Supreme Court of Appeal on Monday rejected his bid for leave to appeal against a High Court ruling that set aside his permanent appointment. Majavu said Motsoeneng's appeal related to his dismissal as COO, but he was still a full-time employee of the public broadcaster. "You must remember, he was a member of the executive before he was appointed by the board. The appointment that was set aside was just his appointment as COO. The employer must just decide in which capacity he is going to work," he said. SABC spokesperson Kaiser Kganyago said he would comment once the SABC's lawyers had studied the judgment. He said the judgment affected not only Motsoeneng, but the entire SABC. The Ministry of Communications said it noted the SCA’s judgment. “The ministry is studying the judgment and is confident that the board of the SABC will make an informed decision on how it intends to handle this ruling,” spokesperson Mish Molakeng said in a statement. Motsoeneng’s application for leave to appeal was dismissed with costs on the grounds that it had no reasonable prospect of success. There was no other compelling reason why it should be heard, the SCA said in its judgment, which the DA posted on social media. Public Protector Thuli Madonsela found in a report released in February 2014, that Motsoeneng lied about his qualifications when he applied for the post of COO, that he hiked his salary from R1.5m to R2.4m in one year, and purged senior staff. Despite these adverse findings, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi confirmed his permanent appointment by the board. In November 2015, the Western Cape High Court found Motsoeneng's appointment was irrational and unlawful and set it aside. The DA brought the application. On May 23 this year, Judge Dennis Davis dismissed his application for leave to appeal. The DA got a court order forcing the SABC to hold a disciplinary hearing against him, but he was cleared of the charges in December 2015.

2016-09-19 22:17 www.news24.com

40 Tertiary education, like healthcare, should be free - UCT student Cape Town - Tertiary education, like healthcare, is a basic service which should be free and not commodified, a UCT student activist said on Monday. “We will not accept anything else,” Masixole Mlandu said shortly after Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande's announcement that universities could increase fees for 2017, but not by more than 8%. “By the end of the year, we want the call for free education to be realised. Education is part of basic services, like land and water, which today our people have to buy. “That idea of commodifying necessities comes from the capitalist white supremacist society, which says only a certain few should have the right to access such spaces.” Following Nzimande’s announcement, UCT vice chancellor Max Price said the institution would hold talks with those affected, including the SRC, to prepare recommendations for council regarding fees and financial aid for 2017. Mlandu warned that UCT would remain shut until students’ demands were met. On Monday, student leaders reiterated their call for the university to reinstate students who had been suspended, interdicted, or expelled following protests against fee increases. They repeated a previous demand for a “Shackville” Truth and Reconciliation Commission to be held within the year. In February, students erected a shack on UCT’s upper campus, as a symbol of the struggle for student housing and against financial exclusion. The university’s security guards demolished the shack. On Monday, a group of students made their way to UCT residences to mobilise others to attend a meeting at the Jameson Hall. Protesters referred to it as the Marikana Memorial Hall. There they discussed their demands. For workers, these included a minimum wage of R12 500 per month, whether they were insourced or not, and protection against victimisation for participating in protests. Students called for an admissions policy that prioritised black applicants and for statues and plaques “celebrating white supremacists” to be removed. Lecturer Lwazi Lushaba called for tertiary education that did not alienate black students from their people, culture, and language. “We can’t depend on white academics to give us decolonised education,” he said to thunderous applause. Another student meeting was expected to take place on campus on Monday night. 2016-09-19 22:15 www.news24.com

41 US is willing to extend Syria truce despite violations New York — The United States said on Monday it is prepared to extend the window for Syria's fractured week-old cease-fire despite numerous violations and the Syrian military's announcement that the truce is over. The State Department said it was ready to work with Russia to strengthen the terms of the agreement and expand deliveries of humanitarian aid but added that Russia must clarify its position on the status of the cease-fire. Spokesperson John Kirby noted the Syrian announcement while stressing that the United States and Russia agreed to the arrangement, but the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad has not. "We are prepared to extend the cessation of hostilities, while working to strengthen it and expand deliveries of assistance," Kirby said in a statement released after the Syrian declaration. "We will be consulting with our Russian counterparts to continue to urge them to use their influence on Assad to these ends. While we have seen comments attributed to the Syrian military, our arrangement is with Russia, which is responsible for the Syrian regime's compliance, so we expect Russia to clarify their position. " Russia's Foreign Ministry said the failure of Syrian rebels to adhere to the truce "threatens the cease-fire and US-Russian agreements. " The ministry statement came after the Russian military said that continuing rebel violations made it "meaningless" for the Syrian army to respect the deal. The Syrian military said earlier on Monday that the cease-fire had expired. While acknowledging numerous violations, Kirby said the truce, which took effect last Monday, had been responsible for "a measure of reduced violence". However, he also repeated calls for the sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to Aleppo and other besieged communities. Such deliveries began only on Monday and were available only in limited areas, he said. Earlier, Secretary of State John Kerry expressed hope that the cease-fire could still hold even after the Syrian military's announcement and took aim at Russia for not doing enough to pressure Assad's government to comply. "It would be good if they didn't talk first to the press but if they talked to the people who are actually negotiating this," he told reporters on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. "As I said yesterday, [it's] time to end the grandstanding and time to do the real work of delivering on the humanitarian goods that are necessary for access. " Kerry expressed frustration with the touch-and-go cease-fire. "We have not had seven days of calm and of delivery of humanitarian goods," Kerry said. Those seven days of calm and aid deliveries were required before the US and Russia could embark on a plan to cooperate in targeting the Islamic State group and al-Qaeda affiliates working in Syria. The Syrian military said in a statement Monday that "armed terrorist groups" repeatedly violated the cease-fire and took advantage of the truce to mobilise and arm themselves while attacking government-held areas. The statement said the rebels wasted a "real chance" to stop the bloodshed. He said US and Russian officials were meeting in Geneva to try to sort out aid deliveries to Aleppo and other besieged communities. American officials said, however, that conditions were still not right for US-Russian military cooperation. A Syrian activist group said 92 people have been killed in Syria since the start of the cease-fire. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 29 children and teenagers were among those killed, as well as 17 women. The figure does not include dozens of Syrian soldiers and Islamic State militants killed in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour, the Observatory said on Monday. A mistaken air raid by the US-led coalition also killed 62 Syrian soldiers. The opposition reported 254 violations by government forces and their allies since the truce started on September 12 and a senior Syrian opposition official declared the cease-fire "clinically dead". Syrian state media said there were 32 violations by rebels on Sunday alone.

2016-09-19 22:08 www.news24.com

42 Kerry tells Abbas US is committed to two-state solution The United States remains committed to the two-state solution, US Secretary of State John Kerry told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas when the two men met in New York on Monday. “The Secretary and President Abbas discussed regional challenges and constructive ideas for the way forward to support our shared goal of a two state solution,” the office the US State Department spokesperson said. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. It added that “Secretary Kerry stressed the United States’ commitment to this issue and his concern over trends on the ground, including the recent surge in violence and settlement activity. “They agreed on the importance of continuing to work with key partners to advance the prospects for peace while opposing all efforts that would undermine that goal,” the spokesperson said. Kerry and Abbas had met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York and in advance of Wednesday’s meeting between US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to a report from Wafa, an official Palestinian news agency, Abbas and Kerry discussed “the political process and international efforts, in addition to the situation and developments in the Middle East.” Several Palestinian officials joined in the meeting, including PLO Executive Committee Secretary General Saeb Erakat, Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki and Palestinian ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour, among others. “The meeting was a part of ongoing consultations between President Abbas and Secretary Kerry,” said Majdi al-Khalidi, Abbas’s diplomatic spokesman. In a brief exchange with press before their meeting, Kerry only took one question – not on the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, but on Syria, where a young and fragile cease-fire appears to be falling apart. “We have not had seven days of calm,” Kerry said. “I think it’s, as I said yesterday, time to end the grandstanding and time to do the real work of delivering on the humanitarian goods that are necessary for access.” While in New York, Abbas also plans on meeting the UN’s secretary general, the president of Lebanon, the prime minister of Luxembourg and the commissioner of the UN Relief and Works Agency, among other leaders. He addressed the assembly hall on Thursday. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

2016-09-19 22:06 MICHAEL WILNER www.jpost.com

43 Srikanth & Co. begin campaign in Japan Open Kidambi Srikanth Tokyo : Rio Olympics quarterfinalist K Srikanth will be back on the court leading the Indian challenge at the USD 300,000 Japan Super Series, which starts with the qualifiers here tomorrow. Srikanth had enthralled his fans back home when he produced a gallant fight before losing narrowly to two-time Olympic gold medallist and five-time World champion Lin Dan in the quarterfinals. The 23-year-old from Guntur, seeded eighth, will now open his campaign against a qualifier at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Wednesday. Commonwealth Games champion P Kashyap, who endured one of the worst injury phases of his career to drop down the ranking after being forced to skip a series of events, will be starting the proceedings for India when he plays in the qualifying round. Kashyap will take on Austria's David Obernosterer in the opening round, while Tanvi Lad will face Japan's Chisato Hoshi in women's singles qualifiers. In the main draw, World No. 18 Ajay Jayaram will face Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro, B Sai Praneeth will take on Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus and HS Prannoy will meet Malaysia's Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin. "I had a good training session ahead of the Japan Open. The conditions will be a little different, it will have usual good drift and I think as the tournament starts it would be really slow, so have to play accordingly. I am playing Iskandar, I have played him before but that was two years back and he is a different player now. It will be tough. So, it's one match at a time for me now," Prannoy said. There is no Indian in the women's singles main draw, or any of the doubles events.

2016-09-19 21:58 By PTI www.mid-day.com

44 'Sparks seemed like a man who would go on forever' - Publisher Johannesburg - Veteran South African editor and author Allister Sparks seemed like a man who would live forever, his friend and publisher Jeremy Boraine said on Monday. "We would meet at a restaurant close to his apartment in Cape Town and I remember that he was no pushover. We often had robust exchanges during the time he was writing his memoirs. He was a passionate man. " Boraine said Sparks was the longest- serving journalist of his time. "He knew everything and he had interviewed premiers and presidents. He had covered politics for 66 years, and that to me is his legacy," he said. Boraine said he was shocked to learn of Sparks's death on Monday. He was 83. "We worked closely on his memoirs and I had spoken to him recently on his projects. We are all sad and a bit shocked. He seemed to be a man who would go on forever. " Sparks suffered a heart attack after spending 12 days in the Morningside Clinic for treatment of an infection, News24 reported. He was editor of the Rand Daily Mail and authored a number of books, including the internationally acclaimed “Tomorrow is Another Country”. His son, Michael, said in a statement that he was announcing his father’s death with a heavy heart. “It was a real surprise for me when I landed in London to see the message that his heart had stopped and, despite a valiant effort at resuscitation by the medical staff, they were unable to restart it. The medical staff had stopped the sedation yesterday [Sunday] morning, so when I saw him late yesterday afternoon he was able to recognise me,” Michael wrote. Sparks was editor of the Rand Daily Mail when it broke the so-called Muldergate story in the late 1970s. He was born in Cathcart in the Eastern Cape in 1933 and began to work as a reporter in 1951. Sparks was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and South African correspondent for a number of international publications, including The Washington Post and The Economist. His four sons, Michael, Simon, Andrew, and Julian, spent his last days with him. A memorial is being planned for Friday, October 14 from 11:00, at the Braamfontein Crematorium.

2016-09-19 21:53 www.news24.com

45 Cosatu welcomes 'missing middle' fee announcement Cape Town – The Congress of South African Trade Unions has welcomed government's decision to subsidise fee increases for the poor and the "missing middle". "This is a clear sign that government is committed to helping the children of poor, working and middle-class families," national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla said in a statement. This after Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande on Monday announced that university and college increases would be up to the institutions, but would be capped at 8%. He also announced that students on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme would not bear the brunt of the increase, as it would be subsidised by the government. They would also subsidise the increases for students who fell under the "missing middle”, where households earned up to R600 000. They agreed that fee increases should only be focused on those who could afford to pay, Pamla said. "Cosatu believes that the poor students should not be forced to pay but only those from well-resourced families should be expected to pay. We are also calling on big business, the biggest beneficiaries of our education system, to step up and start funding [it]," he said. Call for peaceful protests The union supported the student's argument that the country had enough resources hidden in the pockets of "white monopoly capital that can be harnessed and utilised to provide free education for the vulnerable students". Pamla called for protests to remain peaceful following the announcement. "The destruction of property will not bring about free education but will delay it because the resources will have to be redirected to rebuild the damaged infrastructure. " Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance's Belinda Bozzoli said Nzimande's announcement raised more questions than answers. "While Minister Nzimande has committed government to cover fee increases for all poor, working and middle class students at university and TVETs in 2017, he stated that he 'hopes' that the minister of finance will announce funding in the medium term budget policy statement, expected at the end of October," she said. Making such an announcement, without a commitment from the Treasury, verges on the irresponsible, the DA said. "Besides this glaring gap in the announcement, Minister Nzimande provided us with no assurance that the higher education sector would not again have to pay for all or a part of the additional support to students. "

2016-09-19 21:50 www.news24.com

46 West Bengal government starts dismantling Nano factory sheds Mamata Banerjee Singur (West Bengal) : In the process of returning land taken from peasants for the Tata Motors Nano project at Singur in West Bengal's Hooghly district, the state government on Monday started the work for dismantling of the factory sheds, a official said on Monday. "We have started the process of dismantling the factory sheds today (Monday)," said Hooghly District Magistrate Sanjay Bansal but gave no further details. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had earlier said the state would request the car makers to shift their materials. Asked about the demolition of the factory sheds and administrative offices of Tata Motors at the abandoned project site, she had earlier said: "The state is following the verdict of the Supreme Court. we expect they would shift their materials; otherwise, the state will set aside the same. " The Supreme Court, on August 31, had struck down the land acquisition made by the erstwhile Left Front government for the small car factory and ordered the land be returned to the cultivators within 12 weeks. The state government was carrying out the land survey within the project area expeditiously. "So far we have surveyed and demarcated 625 acres of land. We will resume the survey after the removal of roads and factory sheds," said Hooghly Additional District Magistrate (Land Revenue) Purnendu Maji. Redeeming a pledge she made years back, Banerjee on Wednesday had returned 9,117 land records to farmers and compensated 800 peasants from whom land had been taken against their will. She had also invited the Tatas to set up an auto hub over 1,000 acres in Goaltor of West Midanpore district.

2016-09-19 21:39 By IANS www.mid-day.com

47 Initial report: Attempted stabbing in Hebron Early Monday night there was an attempt to stab a soldier in the neighborhood Abu Sanina in Hebron during patrols in the area. The terrorist was neutralized by security forces without gunshots, was arrested and taken to investigation. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. It was the third attack of the day, the second in Hebron. Following a spate of nine attacks over the past four days in Jerusalem and the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for heightened security. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

2016-09-19 21:33 Jpost Com www.jpost.com

48 Climate change – a case of déjà vu B rexit has happened before – around 7,500 years ago, when Britain was severed from mainland Europe by rising sea levels. That separation from Europe also happened at a time of higher temperatures, melting glaciers and rising sea levels. And even though climate change then was entirely natural, driven by the Earth’s orbit around the sun, it still carries a warning in the changing climate of the 21st century. At the end of the last ice age, Britain was a peninsula of northwest Europe, connected by a vast plain called Doggerland. This fertile land was larger than the current UK, covered in rivers and lakes, with plenty of fish, birds and other animals and a place where stone age people thrived. But as the huge ice sheets thawed, sea levels rose and flooded Doggerland until it eventually vanished. Today Doggerland is our Atlantis, a drowned landscape under the North Sea only visible from seismic surveys of the seabed and occasional finds of ancient tree stumps, the remains of ancient animals, stone age tools and human bones. This story is more than just a mere curiosity , though. The people of Doggerland must have suffered as their land vanished, especially during occasional catastrophic floods. But the survivors would have adapted and moved to dry land. Today’s climate warming is entirely unnatural, from manmade pollution, but sea level rises over the next century are expected at a similar rate to those that sank Doggerland. One big difference, though, is that today’s populations are vastly larger and nothing like as mobile as the stone age people, and so it’s very uncertain how we will adapt to the encroaching sea.

2016-09-19 21:30 Jeremy Plester www.theguardian.com

49 McCoy's unveils next step of its 'When Flavour Calls' campaign as it launches new 'thick cut' crisps Ridged Crisp brand McCoy's has unleashed the latest iteration of its ‘When Flavour Calls’ creative, as it launches its new 'Thick Cut' range of snacks. The hero spot of the campaign put emphasis on strong taste of McCoy's crisps in comparison to its rivals like Walkers by showing viewers what would actually happen if 'Flavour' were to call. Depicting an ordinary man called Garry in a convenience store, a phone placed on the counter rings only to tell him in a mysterious deep voice that he's made the right choice in purchasing the new product. Rolling out today, the video was created by WCRS and builds upon a similar push from the brand released in March. It will feature across popular TV networks – ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 – and across digital channels and online throughout 2016. As well as the heavyweight above-the-line campaign, McCoy’s will be driving further visibility in-store and in-depot via a raft of what it has called "eye-catching" display solutions. “Building off the back of our hugely successful ‘When Flavour Calls’ campaign that went live in March, we’re delighted to be launching our new Thick Cut product," said Jeff Swan, marketing director at KP Snacks. "We wouldn’t launch a flat crisp unless it was true to McCoy’s belief in being full on Flavour, so we’re pleased flat crisp eaters can now enjoy a thicker crisp that is more satisfying. " Meanwhile, Billy Faithfull, executive creative director at WCRS, said it's "a well-documented fact" that people are fed up with the "wisps of crisps their usual flat crisp brand offers them. " He finished: "So 'When Flavour Calls' with a properly flavoured, properly thick cut flat crisp, you answer, especially if you’re a man named Gary, and you’ve got a brain and you’re not afraid to use it. "

2016-09-19 21:29 www.thedrum.com

50 Childline unveils #ListenToYourSelfie campaign to tackle online grooming While the internet has brought many positive changes for communication, it has also provided a platform for online grooming, with NSPCC’s chief executive Peter Wanless dubbing it a “playground for paedophiles”. To tackle the growing issue of online sexual exploitation in minors, Childline has launched a #ListenToYourSelfie campaign, funded by BBC Children In Need and created by award-winning creative agency Don’t Panic , with the aim of helping young people recognise sexual exploitation early. The campaign came to fruition as a result of new figures from Childline that show the number of counselling sessions for children worried about online sexual abuse rose last year by 24 per cent. Most of these were aged 12 to 15-years-old and almost two-thirds were girls. It consists of two films; The Party which is aimed at girls and highlights peer- to-peer relationship abuse; and The Game which is aimed at boys, who are also at risk of sexual exploitation, and focuses on a same-sex online grooming scenario. It will launch across social platforms Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat to ensure it reaches children and teenagers everywhere. The intention is to help children and teenagers recognise the signs of grooming and unhealthy relationships, both online and offline. The films centre around two protagonists in potentially threatening situations with a choice of whether to continue or stop. The films urges the viewer to make the right decision for them and to contact Childline if they are in need. To increase authenticity, Don’t Panic improvised a lot of the live-action to capture “that genuine awkwardness and confusion we all remember going through”, said Joe Wade, managing director and co-founder of Don’t Panic. Peter Wanless, chief executive of the NSPCC, said: “Most of us talk to people online and it’s a great way to stay connected and make new friends. But it can be a playground for paedophiles, exposing young people to groomers who trawl social networks and online game forums exploiting any vulnerabilities they may find. “Young people may not understand what is right or wrong in a relationship, or what to do if something makes them feel uncomfortable, online or offline. ‘Listen To Your Selfie’ is aimed at helping young people recognise signs they are being manipulated, controlled or exploited so they feel empowered to make their own decisions or choices. We hope that by putting this in the spotlight we can help young people to feel able to speak up if they feel worried or scared about a situation or relationship.” Childline founder, Esther Rantzen said: “The internet has brought many positive changes, for instance, most of Childline’s contacts from children and young people are now online. But it has also brought dangers, and online grooming is a real risk. Very often young people tell us of their feelings of shame because they don’t recognize that they are not to blame, one young person who had been persuaded to send explicit pictures of herself told us ‘I walked myself into this mess, I couldn’t ask for help.’ “It can be very hard for young people to identify that they are being manipulated or exploited, or to recognise that something is not right. We want children and young people to know that Childline is there for them, whatever their worry, to answer any questions and offer support and advice.”

2016-09-19 21:29 www.thedrum.com

51 'You've got to earn it' ad campaign hits a nerve "You've got to earn it" is the slogan of a new advertising campaign launched by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) this past week and it throws the notion that accounting is dry or dull on its head. Created in partnership with ad agency The Gate/New York, this multi-channel campaign combines the edgy appeal of body art and tattoos with the less sexy field of accountancy. In a recent ad which aired during The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon among other unexpected media outlets for its category, a newly minted certified management accountant (CMA) lines up in a tattoo parlor to get a full back tattoo that says “Certified Management Accountant.” While the new CMA endures the tattoo process in a retro Havana, Cuba-style tattoo parlor, when its done he proudly stands up and his back faces the camera with the new tattoo. Three other newly certified accountants looking out of place as they wait in the wings, are anxious to get their tattoo next. The narrators voice says “Only 50 per cent pass this test and you've got to earn it. " The multi-year campaign, targeting millennials and finance professionals under 40, points to the CMA certification as the solution to confronting the skills gap in the finance and accounting profession. And the point is that becoming a CMA, which involves a two-part, eight hour exam, is not for the faint-hearted. “The ‘You’ve got to earn it’ campaign isn’t just about the challenge of becoming a CMA; it’s a dare,” said David Bernstein, chief creative officer of The Gate. “We’re essentially issuing a call to action for accountants to differentiate themselves in the market by taking a test with a 50 per cent pass rate.” According to The Gate’s research, 40 per cent of adults 26 to 40 years old have at least one tattoo (and 43 per cent of people with tattoos think a tattoo with a personal meaning is the most important factor). “To call yourself a CMA, you need to pass a two-part, eight-hour exam. Our campaign is a challenge for people who want the status that comes with the credential and a point of pride for people who already have it,” added Beau Fraser, president of The Gate. “The creative and unconventional media strategy will break through typical financial certification marketing to show young finance professionals that earning a CMA is worth the effort for their career.” The association of accountants and financial professionals (IMA) in business, is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally, IMA supports the profession through research, the CMA program, continuing education, networking and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices. “What’s exciting about this campaign is its focus on the sense of pride and mastery of management accounting issues that comes with earning your CMA. Other certification programs might find it acceptable to grandfather in their candidates, but with the CMA, you’ve got to earn it,” said Jeff Thomson, CMA, CAE, IMA president and CEO. “There is a market need for talented finance professionals, so we’re highlighting that the CMA adds credibility to your name and shows employers that you are competent and capable of adding value to business.” 2016-09-19 21:29 www.thedrum.com

52 The Washington Post is wrong: Edward Snowden should be pardoned W ith the launch of Oliver Stone’s Snowden film this past weekend came a renewed push for a pardon for Edward Snowden from the world’s leading human rights organizations. But predictably, not everyone agreed that he should be pardoned. On Saturday the Washington Post editorial board deplorably editorialized against i t despite its own paper winning the Pulitzer Prize for reporting on his leaked documents. They joined many of his other detractors in making old and factually incorrect arguments about what Snowden actually did. As the movement demanding his exoneration grows nonetheless, here are five common misconceptions about the whistleblower – and why they are wrong. Snowden did not take 1.5m documents and mass dump them on the internet Snowden critics love to pretend that everything the public learned from his disclosures were solely because he chose to release the information. In reality, the amount of documents that Snowden published himself is zero. Instead of mass dumping documents on the internet, he gave them to experienced national security reporters who worked at some of the most respected news outlets in the country. He relied on their judgements about what was in the public interest. And those reporters allowed the government to make objections (some of which they listened to) about national security concerns. The Washington Post claimed, like others have in the past, that Snowden copied and kept 1.5m classified documents. Snowden’s lawyer, Ben Wizner, has called that number “ absurd ” and “ made up ”. Even the former NSA director himself admitted that the 1.5m number is only the documents that he “touched,” and they didn’t know how many he actually took. The real number is likely at least an order of magnitude lower based on public comments by the journalists involved, which the Post editorial board could have found out if they had bothered to ask their own colleagues. There’s no evidence Snowden ‘harmed national security’ The House Intelligence Committee published an error-riddled report on Snowden last week, making vague claims about ‘damage’ to national security in a naked attempt to counter the narrative in Oliver Stone’s movie. Three time Pulitzer Prize winner Barton Gellman dismantled the whole report point-by-point on his blog. We know the US government makes all sorts of dire predictions when information is leaked to the press (the Pentagon Papers, the Chelsea Manning disclosures and the release of the torture report, to name a few), and they are always caught exaggerating. The Snowden disclosures are no exception. As the Washington Post reported two years ago : The House Intelligence committee did not point to a single concrete example of how national security was harmed solely by the Snowden disclosures. Snowden could not go through ‘proper channels’ to blow the whistle The idea that Snowden is not a “whistleblower” because he didn’t go through internal government channels to make his claims is absurd on two fronts. First, at the time Snowden gave his material to the Guardian and Washington Post, he was a government contractor, and contractors were exempt from most whistleblower protections given to national security employees. (Politifact called Hillary Clinton’s statement that he had access to whistleblower protections “mostly false”.) But this argument is a red herring anyways. Snowden was not blowing the whistle on some rogue NSA agent or a program that only a handful of people knew about. These mass surveillance programs (later ruled illegal) were approved at the highest levels of the executive branch and by the Fisa court. Snowden would have essentially been telling his superiors, who already knew about them and were tasked with carrying them out, that they themselves were breaking the law. Snowden did not ‘flee’ to Russia and has regularly criticized Russia’s human rights record There is a persistent yet false accusation that since Snowden is in exile in Russia, he “fled” there and has cooperated with the Russian government (in the words of the Post’s editorial, “Mr Snowden hurt his own credibility as an avatar of freedom by accepting asylum from Russia’s Vladi​mir Putin”). This is false. The only reason he is in Russia is because the US government cancelled his passport as he was transiting through the Russian airport to Latin America. He was marooned there against his will. Everyone, including Snowden himself, wishes he wasn’t in Russia, but since the alternative is being thrown in maximum security prison in the United States, at least right now he is free to participate in the international debate virtually. Snowden has harshly criticized Russia’s human rights and civil liberties record so many times at this point that it is hard to count (including, in 2014, in an op-ed for the Guardian ). Snowden’s condemnation has been so strong that former US ambassador to Russia (and Snowden critic) Michael McFaul recently tweeted , “@ Snowden makes a stronger statement about human rights regression in Russia than anything I ever said as [Ambassador]. Wow.” He cannot make his case to a jury in what the Post called the ‘best tradition of civil disobedience’ In a perfect world, Snowden could come home and tell his story to a jury like many of his critics say he should. However, this belies a fundamental misunderstanding of the law Snowden is charged under. The Espionage Act – a World War I era statute meant for spies, not whistleblowers who give information to the press – does not allow for a “public interest” defense. Snowden would literally not be allowed to tell the jury his motive for leaking, the benefits the disclosures have caused and the lack of harm to national security. The most famous whistleblower in American history, Daniel Ellsberg, has made this point repeatedly and is on the record as saying that Snowden was right to leave the country so he could continue to participate in the public debate around his disclosures. Edward Snowden sits on the board of directors at Freedom of the Press Foundation, where the author is executive director.

2016-09-19 21:28 Trevor Timm www.theguardian.com

53 Makhura, Mashaba at loggerheads over provincial debt Johannesburg - Gauteng premier David Makhura is at loggerheads with Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba over the provincial government's debt to the city. “The fact that there are new mayors who have not taken time to familiarise themselves with our work does not mean issues raised have not been dealt with," Makhura said in a statement. He expressed concern about the tone of Mashaba’s statement earlier. Mashaba on Monday said he had given Gauteng government departments, which owed the city R259m for rates and services, 30 days to pay. Failing this, he would cut their services. Makhura said government made a commitment in 2014 to ensure billing problems were solved and unpaid municipal rates were paid. He said as at June 2016, the Gauteng government owed the city R242 503 000 for rates and services. This was 1.5% of the R16.1bn in rates and services businesses, residents, and others owed the city. The government intended paying “undisputed invoices,” he said. Makhura said the Gauteng government paid R384m to various municipalities in the province between April and July. In its 2016/2017 main appropriation budget, the province allocated an additional R1.2bn to address the property rates accruals. This boosted the budget allocation to more than R800m by the financial year 2018/19, he said. Mashaba said the Gauteng government needs to tell the people of Johannesburg why it could not pay its accounts. "Let them tell the people of Johannesburg why government does not have the money to pay its own obligations. " Mashaba said in a statement that departments guilty of failing to pay the city were infrastructure development, human settlements, and health.

2016-09-19 21:20 www.news24.com

54 Manager, 4 others get bail in Cape Town bank robbery case Cape Town – A branch manager, her partner and three others accused of working together to rob a bank in 2014 were granted bail by the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Carmen Kolbee, 39, Kensley Kolbee, 39, Ebrahima Isaacs, 45, Samonien Hattas, 49, and Leroy Ackerman, 35, were arrested in pre-dawn raids last week. Two others who were arrested at the same time have since turned State witnesses. The Kolbees were each granted R10 000 bail, while the others were each granted R8 000, all with strict conditions. On her Facebook profile, Kolbee listed her occupation as a team leader for Standard Bank. The Hawks, the police’s tactical response team, and the flying squad swooped on several addresses around Athlone on Friday to make the arrests. The bank in Kuils River was robbed on November 12, 2014. Hawks spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ramovha said at the time that an unknown number of armed people forced their way into the premises as staff were arriving for work. They held them hostage and later fled with more than R500 000.

2016-09-19 21:19 www.news24.com

55 Canelo Alvarez has broken thumb, won't fight again this year Canelo Alvarez was diagnosed on Monday with a fracture in his right thumb and will not fight again this year, Golden Boy Promotions announced. Alvarez, the lineal middleweight world champion, moved down to the junior middleweight division and stopped England's Liam Smith in the ninth round to win a 154-pound world title on Saturday night before 51,240 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas. Golden Boy spokesman Stefan Friedman said Alvarez visited hand specialist Dr. Pedro Jaime Lomeli in his hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico, and after undergoing X-rays and a CT scan was diagnosed with an avulsion fracture of the right thumb. "Canelo does not need surgery and the prognosis is excellent," Friedman said. "Canelo's hand will be immobilized for the next six weeks and he will be unable to fight again in 2016. " Alvarez said after the fight that he hurt his right thumb in the second round, but he still produced three knockdowns, including one with his right hand. Alvarez (48-1-1, 34 KOs), 26, knocked Smith (23-1-1, 13 KOs) down with a right hand to the side of the head in the seventh round, with a left hook to the body in the eighth round and, finally, with a fight-ending left hook to the body in the ninth round that sent him to the mat in agony, prompting referee Luis Pabon to wave off the fight without a count at 2 minutes, 28 seconds. Alvarez came to the post-fight news conference with his right hand wrapped in a bandage but said he did not think it was broken. He said that when he suffered the injury he relied more on his left hand than he planned to. "After I got hurt I probably used my left hand a little more and went to the body a little bit more but (going to the body) was part of the game plan," Alvarez said. "I've always said you have to be prepared for anything in that ring and that's what I was. I was prepared for anything. " Alvarez was due to return on Dec. 10 for a live HBO fight -- not a pay-per- view bout, which Saturday's fight was -- against an opponent to be determined. However, that is now off because of the thumb fracture. Despite the change to Alvarez's schedule, Friedman said it does not in any way alter the tentative plans for an eventual showdown between Alvarez and unified middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin -- boxing's biggest fight - - in September 2017. Golovkin (36-0, 33 KOs), who retained his title by fifth-round knockout of Kell Brook on Sept. 10 in London, is due to fight again Nov. 26 against an opponent to be determined. Alvarez was supposed to go Dec. 10 and then each was supposed to fight again in the first half of 2017 before the mega fight next fall. Now Alvarez's next fight will be pushed into early 2017, Friedman said. "This does nothing to Canelo's plans to move up (to 160 pounds) and take on the best in the middleweight division next year," Friedman said.

2016-09-19 20:23 Dan Rafael www.espn.com

56 Jeremy Corbyn would have power to sack elected ministers, proposes Tom Watson Jeremy Corbyn would be free to sack members of an elected shadow cabinet and appoint allies to key positions under proposals being put to Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) in a crunch meeting on Monday. The plans have been drawn up by the party’s deputy leader, Tom Watson , the Guardian understands, and could be used to hammer out a peace deal between Corbyn and MPs before the party’s bitter leadership battle ends on Saturday. If Corbyn wins – as the polls suggest he will – then his challenge will be to fill dozens of frontbench positions that were vacated by mass resignations in protest at his leadership during the summer. Watson has argued that allowing MPs to elect the shadow cabinet would offer a dignified way back for a number of individuals, with Lucy Powell, Dan Jarvis and Gloria De Piero among those who could be persuaded to stand. Supporters of Corbyn fear that such a system could leave the leader “imprisoned” within his own shadow cabinet by hostile MPs. But Watson is likely to suggest giving Corbyn the power to remove frontbenchers as a means of preventing anyone from using shadow cabinet elections to try to destabilise the leadership. The plans – which will be presented during a tense and hours-long NEC meeting on the eve of the Labour party conference – came after Owen Smith admitted that he would have preferred it if Corbyn had been able to continue as leader for longer before facing a challenge. In an interview with the Guardian, Smith – who is on track to lose the race on Saturday according to a YouGov poll – said he “wasn’t in favour of their being a challenge” but felt he had to stand once the contest had been triggered. Members have until tomorrow to vote before the result is announced on Saturday. The NEC members will urgently discuss ways in which Corbyn and MPs, many of whom have resigned from his frontbench, could work together again. Watson will try to strike a conciliatory tone but has been at loggerheads with the leadership during the election after an outburst about allegations of entryism into the party. Corbyn’s supporters are open to the idea of elections as a means of reaching out to MPs, and have appointed a member of staff who has been charged with trying to persuade politicians to return. However, many remain suspicious of Watson and will only sign up to a system under which not just politicians but the party’s members could also vote. Sources have suggested that they will use the NEC meeting to push for a separate review into how the system could be “democratised”. Other allies of the leader are also likely to push the NEC to back plans for mediation between the warring factions of the Labour party. Corbyn is preparing to deliver a speech in a bid to set out his plans for unity tonight. Watson has argued that shadow cabinet elections would offer a dignified road back for politicians who resigned from Corbyn’s shadow frontbench in droves. Corbyn is keen for MPs to come back into the fold, although is thought to be against certain individuals, including the former shadow foreign secretary, Hilary Benn. Jonathan Ashworth MP, who sits on the NEC, said: “I think the key thing is getting an effective functioning frontbench team back quickly to take on the Tories. We can’t stick to the status quo. It looks like Jeremy has agreed to some form of elected shadow cabinet but there are lots of practical questions the NEC will need answered.” Watson is likely to try to persuade Corbyn with other offers, such as changing Labour’s rules so that any leader who is challenged in the future would automatically be allowed to stand again – a position that NEC members tried to challenge in this election. The plans for shadow cabinet election will be among a series of recommendations for rule changes put forward by various members. Ideas include paving the way for a formal policy-making women’s conference, more positions reserved in the NEC for Welsh and Scottish politicians, and a bursary scheme to help working class and disabled people become MPs. There will also be calls for more trade union members on the committee. But in a move that could place the deputy leader on a collision course with Corbyn, he will also call for a wholesale review of the way in which Labour elects its leader. Plans put forward include a return to Labour’s electoral college system, with far more power handed to trade unionists and an end to the registered supporters system under which anyone can pay a fee and vote in the leadership contest. Watson will also suggest an amplified role for MPs, but perhaps not to the same extent as under the old rules, when politicians from Westminster made up a third of the vote. Instead, he will suggest a figure between 10% and a third. While a number of MPs are open to the idea of elections, some say they will still not serve in the shadow cabinet. “They could still have a woman problem,” said one female former shadow cabinet member. “The amount of intimidation and abuse that has taken place make it very unlikely that women will be clamouring to go back.” Another former shadow minister said they were also not convinced they would stand again. “If that allows us to challenge the government and provide some decent opposition, that’s worth looking at, but whether many of us would feel able to return to the shadow cabinet, I’m not so sure.” The attempt to come to an agreement comes amid promises from Corbyn that he will try to reach out, but suggestions from some of his allies that MPs could face deselections and the publication of a “ hit list ” of MPs have created a febrile atmosphere. Ben Bradshaw, whose name was on the list, told the Guardian that he had been twice promised an apology from Corbyn but had still not received one. “I have always believed that actions speak louder than words and for all Jeremy’s words about wanting to bring people together and unity, I am afraid the actions of him and those around him speak to the opposite.” One Labour source said it was clear the unions, including Unite, would not back members choosing the shadow cabinet, or having a vote on policy- making, because it would diminish their own influence. “The people most opposed to it are actually the unions,” the source said. “If we were to hand over all power to the members it would break the link between the party and the trade unions, and that would be unacceptable.”

2016-09-19 21:16 Anushka Asthana www.theguardian.com

57 Give university time to decide on fees - Sasco Pretoria - Sasco at the University of Pretoria on Monday called on other student bodies to give the institution time to decide on its fee hike before shutting down campuses with protests. “The university just received the report. We must give them time to read it and come back to us with their stance on fees,” SA Students’ Congress chairperson Michael Ngobeni said. Lectures had to continue and Tuesday’s SRC election should be allowed to take place, he said. Students at the institution held a mass meeting following Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande’s announcement that universities would be allowed to determine their own fee increases for 2017. They could however, not exceed 8%. The poor and “missing middle” would not have to pay the increase. These are students from families who earn too much to qualify for National Student Financial Aid Scheme loans, but earn too little to afford tertiary education. Next move WRAP: Universities on tenterhooks over fee hikes Since Nzimande’s announcement, students had tried to shut down institutions of higher learning across the country, including the universities of the Witwatersrand, Cape Town, and the Free State. Ngobeni said students would decide on their next move once the institution had made a decision. He however indicated that government should make university education for the poor free. “The rich continue to benefit every year, but we are saying they must continue to pay because they can afford it,” he said. Ngobeni welcomed Nzimande’s announcement that government would only help the poor and the “missing middle”. Nzimande said it was unclear why families who could afford to send their children to private schools should, under the current circumstances, get state subsidies for their children to study at universities. This was not justifiable given South Africa’s inequality. “We cannot subsidise the child of a cleaner or unemployed person in the same way we subsidise the child of an advocate, doctor, or investment banker,” said Nzimande.

2016-09-19 21:16 www.news24.com

58 Plea to declare Hindi as national language withdrawn from HC New Delhi : A petition seeking a direction to the Centre to take steps to declare Hindi as India's national language was today withdrawn from Delhi High Court after it said the Constitution does not provide for a national language. "There is no dispute that Constitution of India has not provided for a national language," a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal observed. "Please show us the provision in the Constitution which speaks about national language," the bench told the petitioner. After hearing submissions on the plea, the bench reserved its verdict, saying "we will consider this and pass an appropriate order. " However, petitioner advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay later withdrew his petition and told the bench that he would make a representation before Ministry of Home Affairs on the issue. "Please permit me to withdraw the plea," he said after the bench reserved the judgement. The court then allowed him to withdraw the petition. During the brief hearing, the counsel appearing for the Centre told the court that the plea was "premature". The plea also sought a direction to the government to make Hindi a compulsory subject for all children aged 6-14 years across the country. Maintaining that Hindi could be common means of communication in the country, the plea had claimed that "Hindi is the language spoken by majority of Indians and it has the potential of being used as an economic, religious and political communication link among all the citizens". "Under Article 351 (of the Constitution), Union Government is duty bound to promote and propagate Hindi language so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India and to secure its enrichment," the plea had said.

2016-09-19 21:14 By PTI www.mid-day.com

59 British Pakistani boy becomes world's youngest computer programmer Representational Picture London : A British boy of Pakistani origin has set a new world record by becoming the world's youngest qualified computer programmer, a media report said. This is not the first time that Muhammad Humza Shahzad, 7, has set a world record. According to reports, Humza in 2015, became the youngest MS Office Specialist by passing three latest Microsoft Office exams which includes MS Word 2013, MS PowerPoint 2013 and MS Excel 2013, The News reported. His recent outstanding professional qualification authorises him to become a qualified programmer to pass MS exam "98-361 Software Development Fundamentals". Through this exam, Microsoft validates the proficiency of candidate in the areas like C# language, object oriented Design, web app, windows app, console app, web service, windows service and Databases. Humza's parents Asim Shahzad and Seemab Asim told The News that computing skills come naturally to their son and they never put him under any pressure to learn. They said they are the "proudest parents" because their son has made a world record. They said they have worked with him to develop his own interest but he takes his own initiatives and comes up with new ideas in routine. Humza was born in Lahore in 2009 but his parents moved to London in 2011 after Asim Shahzad was offered an IT job. A Microsoft official said about Humza: "He is so skilled at the age of 7 and can easily create all kind of computer applications and manages to develop his own basic shopping cart app. He has got his hands dirty in Windows desktop App, console App, windows services, Web services and finds it really fun to develop simple console based game applications. " "He can explain about object oriented programming, heap, stack, memory management, data structures perhaps better than many experienced programmers," the official added. Speaking to The News, Humza said about his latest achievement: "I am feeling ecstatic and making fun with my new skills. I want to be the new Bill Gates one day. I like to watch fiction movies at home, I play games on IPad and laptop and play football with Dad. "

2016-09-19 21:11 By IANS www.mid-day.com

60 Coalition to reveal plan to tackle welfare dependence across generations The social services minister, Christian Porter , will on Tuesday produce new figures estimating the total future cost of the welfare and pensions system for Australia’s current 24 million population at $4.8tn. Porter will use a speech to the National Press Club to flesh out his preferred approach to reducing intergenerational welfare dependency which involves using actuarial analysis to unpack the lifetime patterns of people receiving welfare payments and benefits. Porter on Tuesday will produce new valuations of the social security and income support system across various groups, and use predictive modelling to forecast various outcomes. According to analysis supplied by his office ahead of Tuesday’s speech, in 2014-15, there were 4,370 young parents aged 18 or under receiving the parenting payment, and the government’s new data system predicts that this group of 4,370 are likely to have further children and remain on the parenting payment for very long periods of time. The material says 80% of young mothers entering the welfare system for the first time through parenting payment had a parent or guardian who also received income support at some stage during their upbringing. For the 4,370 young parents it is expected, on average, they will access income support in 45 years over their future lifetime. The baseline valuation for this cohort estimates a total future lifetime welfare cost at $2.4bn. Porter will also focus on young carers, producing material indicating for 11,000 young carers, it is expected on average they will access income support in 43 years over their future lifetime. In the recent May budget, the government unveiled a new $96m fund to allow state governments, nongovernment bodies and academics to bring forward experimental approaches to reducing welfare dependency. Porter will tell the press club the fund will be open by the end of 2016. The social services minister will argue the new approach to analysing the transfer payments data reveals concerning trends among young Australians. “The outcomes highlighted from the report are particularly concerning for the young people identified,” he will say on Tuesday. “Nobody wants to see a life spent in the welfare system from a very young age. The moral imperative here is to move away from being content with policy approaches that just spend more money because that is the way it has always been done,” he said. “Our data is quite clearly showing us this does not improve lives, and that must be our goal. The future foundation measure of success must be whether we can improve individual prospects for a better life, made meaningful by employment, community contribution and self-reliance.” Porter has been pursuing what he terms the “Australian priority investment approach” since taking the social services portfolio from Scott Morrison last year. Porter – a former treasurer in the Western Australian state government before making the move to the federal arena – argues the approach is less preoccupied with cutting spending on social services and more focused on identifying and eliminating “welfare traps” through evidence-based approaches and innovative policy solutions. But welfare groups counter the debate in Australia becomes skewed when it veers into the territory of welfare cost blowouts. The Australian Council of Social Service said the largest single area of income support expenditure is on the aged pension – which is four times the amount spent on unemployment benefits. Porter’s estimated $4.8tn figure includes government spending on pensions and well as on welfare payments. Acoss said spending on unemployment benefits and parenting payments in Australia declined from 1.2% to 0.6% of GDP. The peak welfare body said young people who receive income support typically do so for short periods of time – between less than one and three years – and the vast majority, more than 70%, derive less than 25% of household income as income support.

2016-09-19 21:03 Katharine Murphy www.theguardian.com

61 61 Israeli pupils take part in UNICEF’s World’s Largest Lesson Tens of thousands of pupils in Israel joined together with children from around the world on Monday to take part in the World's Largest Lesson, in partnership with UNICEF and the education ministry. The World's Largest Lesson aims to introduce children around the world to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals adopted by 193 world leaders in September 2015. The 17 goals ultimately seek to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice and fix climate change within 15 years. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. The idea is to expose each and every child from around the world to the various goals via lesson plans, movies, comic strips, class discussions and activities. Fifth grade pupils at Shazar Elementary School in Herzliya took part in the lesson on Monday, which focused on goal number 10: minimizing inequality. The lesson opened with a short film entitled, “All different-all equal,” which depicted a green animated character trying to fit in with homogeneous white creatures, only to discover that all the creatures are, in fact, multi-colored. The movie prompted a discussion about “being different” and about accepting “the other.” “The character felt lonely and isolated because he was different,” one fifth grader pointed out. “In the end, they all accepted their differences and they were taller and prouder because of it,” another pupil said. The children were encouraged to provide examples of discrimination from their daily lives – from excluding another pupil out of a soccer game to class boycotts against a particular pupil. The class discussed terms such as discrimination, boycotts, acceptance, and equality. After the formal lesson, the children were divided into groups to design posters in order to raise awareness of inequality. “When there is equality there is security” and “If you are different you are equal” (both rhyming in Hebrew) and “We see an equal world” – were just a few of the slogans the children came up with. “We immediately signed up for the lesson because we think this is a basic right, especially for children,” the school’s principal Orly Perlman told The Jerusalem Post on Monday. “In our ongoing activities we learn about the right to dignity and how to live a healthy life,” she said. “So this lesson is very pertinent.” In fact, the motto of helping and caring for others is seen on posters throughout the school and in the behavior of its pupils, in which the older children make way for the younger in the hallways and on the playground. Overall some 1000 classrooms and tens of thousands of pupils from third to 11th grades throughout the country are set to take part in the global initiative, which will run throughout the week. Jonny Cline, CEO of UNICEF Israel said ahead of the lesson that “UNICEF Israel is proud to take part in the global project that involves children in finding the solution to the challenges facing us today and that encourages the children of Israel to promote changes in society.” Last year the World’s Largest Lesson included millions of children in some 160 countries worldwide and focused on climate change. Among the 17 goals include - affordable and clean energy, no poverty, zero hunger, peace, justice and strong institutions, and reduced inequalities. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

2016-09-19 20:58 LIDAR GRAVÉ www.jpost.com

62 Baloch leader Brahumdagh Bugti to seek asylum in India New Delhi : Unable to move out of Switzerland to campaign for a "free Balochistan", Baloch nationalist leader and Baloch Republican Party (BRP) founder Brahumdagh Bugti will seek official asylum in India within a week, a party spokesperson told IANS. The decision was taken after a two-day meeting of the BRP central committee at Geneva, following which the BRP founder held a press conference expressing his desire to move to India. "Asylum will be sought within a week at the Indian embassy in Bern, Switzerland. For now only Mr Bugti would apply," BRP spokesperson Sher Mohammad Bugti told IANS. Asked for the reason behind applying for asylum in India, he cited "political restrictions" placed by the Swiss government, especially the restriction to move out of Switzerland. "He is not allowed to travel outside Switzerland, the government here is not giving all essential documents for that. With Indian asylum, he can travel throughout the world, meet people and campaign for a free Balochistan," the BRP spokesperson said. The BRP also held an anti-Pakistan protest in Geneva. Grandson of Baloch leader and Bugti tribe head, Nawab Akbar Bugti, Brahumdagh left Balochistan to save his life after Akbar Bugti was killed in a Pakistan Army offensive in 2006. He was first given asylum in Afghanistan from where he shifted to Switzerland in 2010 following a life threat.

2016-09-19 20:57 By IANS www.mid-day.com

63 Barry Geraghty targeting Gowran return from injury Barry Geraghty could make his return to competitive action at Gowran Park on Saturday week. The leading jockey has been sidelined since breaking his right arm in a fall at Market Rasen on July 16. Geraghty sustained the injury when taking a tumble from Cernunnos, for his boss JP McManus, at the final fence when holding every chance in the Betfred Summer Plate. Having missed the Galway Festival and the Harvest Festival at Listowel, he is relishing his return to the saddle. "I've been riding out a little on and off for the last 10 days or so. It's coming on well," Geraghty told At The Races. "I've had a lot of physio and I'm aiming to be back the weekend after next. "It was a bad enough break, I got a plate and some screws in. I suppose that made it stable quickly and I had good use of it early. "There's a nice card in Gowran on October 1 and Tipperary on the 2nd. It might take another week or two, but that's my target. "I suppose with the exception of Galway and Listowel, it probably wasn't the worst time of the year to be off. "Hopefully we can get a clear run at the winter now. "

2016-09-19 20:56 www.independent.ie

64 Rattler poised to be in Ballinrobe shake-up Memories of such former greats as Galmoy and Flashing Steel will be rekindled as the latest running of the John Mulhern Handicap Hurdle is the feature event on an eight- race jumping card at Ballinrobe on Tuesday. Runyon Rattler has a sporting chance in what looks a competitive 11-runner event. The Philip Rothwell-trained gelding opened his account over hurdles in fine style when taking a Wexford maiden in convincing fashion over the summer, and backed that up with a decent effort in handicap company at Killarney. Andrew Ring's mount beat all bar Roconga, and any further drying of the ground will boost his chance. Stephen Mahon has a good record at this venue and is double-handed with Afatcat and Paris Snow, while Bishopslough and Bellewstown winner Black Label are others to consider. Joseph O'Brien holds a strong hand in the opening Sponsors Day At Ballinrobe 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle, and perhaps Lord Justice will prove just too good for stable companion Zig Zag. Willie Mullins sends just one runner all the way from his Closutton base, and the hint should be taken as Listen Dear switches to fences in the Connacht Tribune Beginners Chase. The Robin Des Champs mare likes to force the pace, and completed a hat- trick over hurdles when successful at Down Royal in June. Ruby Walsh is also encouraged enough to travel west, and it's interesting to note that his only other ride on the card is aboard the Tom Nagle-trained Khalessi in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. Mileys Dream was having her second outing at the Listowel Festival when winning nicely over two and a half miles on Saturday, and may defy a 6lb penalty over the same trip in the Brendan McNulty Memorial Handicap Hurdle.

2016-09-19 20:56 www.independent.ie

65 Caravaggio absent from Middle Park at Newmarket Aidan O'Brien is responsible for five of the 16 juveniles confirmed for Saturday's Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket - but Caravaggio is not among them. The master of Ballydoyle is set to bid for a record fifth victory in the six-furlong Group One and Caravaggio would have been his main hope if lining up on the Rowley Mile. However, O'Brien revealed last month his unbeaten Coventry and Phoenix Stakes hero could miss the rest of the season after suffering a minor setback and he is not among those to stand their ground. In his absence, the trainer could call on impressive Round Tower Stakes winner Intelligence Cross, as well as Courage Under Fire, Leo Minor, Peace Envoy and Sportsmanship. The Ger Lyons-trained pair of Medicine Jack and Psychedelic Funk are the two other potential Irish contenders. Heading the home team are Charlie Appleby's Blue Point and Mehmas from Richard Hannon's yard. Mehmas came out on top when the pair met in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood, adding to his previous victory in the July Stakes. However, Blue Point was seriously impressive on his next start in the Gimcrack at York, while Mehmas was beaten in the National Stakes at the Curragh by the exciting Churchill. Appleby said: "Everything has gone well to date and we are on target for the Middle Park. He is fit and well and is a very exciting horse. "I'm sure Aidan will bring something over that is progressive, but he has already beaten half the field and if he turns up in the same condition as he did at York, he is the horse they have got to beat. " Mubtasim flopped when well fancied by William Haggas for the Gimcrack, but has since righted that wrong with victory in a valuable sales race at Doncaster. Mark Johnston has three possible contenders in The Last Lion, Yalta and Sutter County. Simon Crisford's Mokarris, the Hugo Palmer-trained Koropick and Saeed bin Suroor's Silver Line complete the list.

2016-09-19 20:56 www.independent.ie

66 May: 'refugees should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach' - video Speaking at the first-ever United Nations summit on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants in New York on Monday, UK prime minister Theresa May called for an end to ‘uncontrolled migration’. She added that nations and international organisations should ensure that refugees claim asylum ‘in the first safe country they reach’ and this becomes embedded as ‘a principle’

2016-09-19 20:54 Source: AP www.theguardian.com

67 Public hearings to be held over police shortages in Western Cape Cape Town - The Western Cape legislature has invited the public to attend hearings into "worrying" shortages at the province's police stations. The Western Cape suffers from one of the largest shortages of police officers countrywide, chairperson Mireille Wenger said in Cape Town on Monday. In 2013 the shortage in the Western Cape accounted for 60% of the national shortage. One hundred and twenty eight police stations, 85%, are understaffed. "This is borne out by the very poor police to population ratios experienced in our most vulnerable communities," she said. The national police-to-population ratio is 1 officer for every 358 people. In Cape Town, 75% of stations are less than the national average, she said. Comments from the public A committee will hold the public hearings to better understand the structural deficiencies in the province and to discover why vacancy and manpower shortages exist. "We don't know the reasons why the Western Cape differs to the other provinces. That is one of the things we want to discover and why such a situation has arisen," she said in answer to a question from News24. Members of the public are invited to attend the hearings or submit written comments by Wednesday, September 28. Two public hearings will take place on October 4 at Trafalgar High School in Cape Town, and Hexpark Primary in Worcester. On October 5, a third hearing will be held at Banquet Hall in George. Questions can be communicated to committee co-ordinator Waseem Matthews at 021 487 1741 or [email protected].

2016-09-19 20:48 www.news24.com

68 Ten killed, six feared dead in bus mishap in Bihar's Madhubani district Madhubani/Patna : At least ten passengers were killed and six others feared dead when a bus fell into a pond along the state highway in Bihar's Madhubani district today. So far, 10 bodies have been fished out of the pond, Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar Barnwal said, adding that six others were feared dead in the mishap. The accident took place at Basaitha chowk under Bennipatti police station in Madhubani, about 50 km from the district headquarters. The private bus, carrying 65 passengers, was on way to Sitamarhi from Madhubani when the mishap took place on the state highway. Some of the passengers swam to safety. The bus was pulled out of the pond with the help of a crane and search operation was on for the missing people. In Patna, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow and said in a statement that reason of the accident was being looked into. He instructed officials to speed up relief and rescue operation. Kumar instructed Revenue minister Madan Mohan Jha and Panchayati Raj minister Kapildeo Kamat to rush to the accident spot. The SP and other policemen, who faced resistance from the villagers who were angry over delay in reaching of crane and pelted stones at them, managed to reach the spot after additional reinforcement came in. A team of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) has reached the mishap site. The CM has also issued instruction to provide assistance to the victims.

2016-09-19 20:40 By PTI www.mid-day.com

69 Jewish runners see Berlin marathon as a chance to defy Nazi past A team of Jewish runners from Israel and the US see their participation in the Berlin marathon as a victorious feat for the Jewish people in light of the country’s Nazi past. Particularly emblematic is the start and finish line of the run at the Brandenburg Gate, a landmark which the Nazis used as a party symbol when they rose to power. “Jewish athletes will find running the Berlin course particularly powerful – an exultant closure of decades-old wounds,” ALEH stated on its website. ALEH, Israel’s foremost network of state-of-the-art facilities for children with severe physical and intellectual disabilities, will be the recipient of the funds raised from the run. Its website also stated: “So many years later, the Nazi party is but a memory and Jewish runners can claim a national victory by striding through Germany’s capital city with their heads held high – all the way to the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate.” Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. Team member Levi Levine told The Jerusalem Post: “It will give us a lot of strength to know we are representing the Israeli state and the Jewish people, who years back were marching kilometers to their death, and now we are running healthy and with families and children, showing that it doesn’t matter what the Germans tried to do... we are here and back and the Nazis did not succeed.” The delegation of nine, includes native Israelis, North American and South African immigrants to Israel, as well as a resident of New Jersey. All the runners agreed that it was important to them to have an imprint of the Israeli flag on the back of their shirts. “I think it will be very emotional to know we are proving that even though the Nazis tried to kill us, we are still here,” said Levine, 36, an ER nurse at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem and the father of four children. The Berlin run will be his tenth marathon. The team, “ALEH Ascend,” is headed by captain Jason Gardner, who is also ALEH’s director of development in the US and Canada. Unfortunately, he had to pull out of the race due to an injury. But he will still be flying to Germany to cheer the rest of the team on. “The whole idea of running for an Israeli organization, especially one for special needs, shows that there are no limits; everything is possible,” he says. In reference to the location of the run, he says: “Here we are 70 years later, proud to stand on the same ground as our ancestors. Even just having the runners line up at the starting line, just to showed up and that nothing can keep us down, we’re able to break through anything.” For 50-year-old Lillesol Kane of New Jersey this will be her first marathon outside of the US. She told the Post the Berlin marathon, one of the six “World Major Marathons,” has always been on her bucket list but usually clashes with the High Holy Days. This year, she decided to take advantage of the fact that the run won’t overlap with them. “I looked at the list of charities and realized ALEH was the one. Running as an American Jew with Israeli compatriots through Berlin was a no-brainer,” she said. She describes participating in a marathon as a “life-affirming act,” testament to the power of human beings for perseverance and endurance. “There has been a lot of suffering in the world, for all humanity, and while change happens slowly, it is happening. So the idea that a delegation of Jews can run through the streets of Berlin cheered on by Germans is a thrilling idea for me,” she says. Think others should know about this? Please share | |

2016-09-19 20:37 TAMARA ZIEVE www.jpost.com

70 70 NYPD can't count cash as it would crash computers Contact WND (ARSTECHNICA) — The New York City Police Department takes in millions of dollars in cash each year as evidence, often keeping the money through a procedure called civil forfeiture. But as New York City lawmakers pressed for greater transparency into how much was being seized and from whom, a department official claimed providing that information would be nearly impossible—because querying the 4-year old computer system that tracks evidence and property for the data would “lead to system crashes.” The system, the Property and Evidence Tracking System (PETS), was built on top of SAP’s enterprise resource planning software platform and IBM’s DB2 database by Capgemini in 2012, and was used as a flagship case study by the company. PETS replaced the long-established paper-based evidence logging system used by the department, and was supposed to revolutionize evidence and property tracking. It was even submitted for the 2012 Computerworld Honors, an awards program honoring “those who use Information Technology to benefit society.”

2016-09-19 20:36 www.wnd.com

71 Rio de Janeiro returns to normal after marathon of mega events I t is the end of an era for Rio de Janeiro. The Paralympics closing ceremony on Sunday, after four years in the global spotlight, marks the finishing line in a marathon of mega events that the host city will look back on for some time with a mixture of headaches, nostalgia, relief and no little self-congratulation. “Mission accomplished,” the Rio 2016 president, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, declared to the 78,000 spectators before the final pyrotechnics at the Maracanã. Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, told the crowd: “You defied expectations and turned ill-found pity into pride. You are now heroes and role models for sports fans around the world. You should all be proud.” Despite the mutual back-slapping, honorary medals and lavish praise of the organisers, there were still boos for the politicians and relieved smiles from many of those involved because these Games have been touch-and-go at times, coming at the end of a remarkably turbulent and gruelling period. From the world’s biggest sustainability conference in 2012, through Pope Francis’s first overseas visit in 2013, the World Cup in 2014 and now this year’s Olympics, this Brazilian city has somehow come through a series of epic challenges largely unscathed – and, in some areas, improved – despite government collapse, mass protests, eye-popping corruption, rampant crime and the Zika virus health emergency. In no small part that is thanks to the city’s astonishing natural beauty which has always absolved many of the sins of its residents and visitors. Regardless of poor organisation, social inequality, or the dubious quality of the water in the pool or the bay, every contest has looked spectacular set against blue skies, verdant mountains and ocean horizons. These images will shape the memory of the billions who experienced Rio through distant TV screens or laptops. The Paralympics was notable for its absences as well as its achievements. The entire Russian team were banned for systematic use of illegal performance‑enhancing drugs. The head of the IOC, Thomas Bach failed to show up to his own party perhaps not coincidentally because Brazilian police wanted to question him about ticket-touting allegations against his close ally, the head of the Irish Olympic council, Pat Hickey. Rio’s Games – the first in South America – were also going to be a little different. Veteran Olympic officials have said privately they were the most chaotic, politically troubled, financially insecure Games of modern times, but they ended without major calamity. There were individual tragedies, too. The death of the Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad in a crash on the final Saturday was marked by a moment of silence. The fatalities of the more than a dozen construction workers who died building the facilities went unremarked. There were also several embarrassing setbacks, such as problems with the accommodation at the athletes’ village, but impressive sporting displays and warm crowds – particularly at the Paralympics, when ticket prices were finally dropped within an affordable range for the local population – helped to leave a good impression. Lamartine da Costa, a professor of Sports History at the Gama Filho University, said the mobilisation of the public made the Paralympics more of a success than its preceeding events. “The population is in the legacy. In fact, it’s beyond a legacy. It’s a feeling of belonging. And this becomes a political fact.” The final debt for Rio’s taxpayers has yet to be calculated. Despite promises not to use public money, emergency loans had to be provided by the national government in June to meet a shortfall in the Rio state security budget. Last month, the city had to provide another 150m reais (£35m) to bail out the cash-strapped Paralympics. A late boost in ticket sales – from 200,000 to 2.1m in less than a month – will have helped to cover part of this hole. In a closing press conference the Rio 2016 chief executive, Sidney Levy, said that at most 1% of the organising committee budget will come from public funds, and overall the Games were within budget. Thanks also to an infusion of private cash and federal funds, Bruno Barth Sobral, an economics professor at Rio’s State University, said the Rio government would not be left with a financial bomb as was the case with the Panamerican Games and the World Cup, but he said poor planning meant the city’s short-term economic boost from the mega-events would not maintain momentum in the long run. Overall he said Rio’s biggest achievement was to overcome Brazil’s “stray dog” inferiority. “It showed the world that we are capable of hosting these events, contrary to the prejudiced view that they are only suitable for the first world.” Few of the politicians who brought this cascade of events to the city will be around to reap the rewards. The Olympics and Paralympics has coincided with a seismic shift in national politics. Last month the Workers Party president Dilma Rousseff was impeached and replaced by the equally unpopular Michel Temer, who has been loudly booed at every appearance during these Games. At the closing ceremony on Sunday, one of the nation’s favourite bands – Naçao Zumbi – unveiled a banner reading “Fora Temer” (Temer Out). The Rio mayor, Eduardo Paes, was also jeered by the crowd, though he has done more than any other politician to push the Games through against the odds. He is expected to run in the future for state governor, and perhaps president of Brazil. But at the end of this year, he will be stand down as mayor and move to New York. It is part of an exodus. Stadiums are being dismantled. Troops are returning to their barracks. IOC dignitaries are flying back to their Swiss mountain chalets. Galeão airport is packed with departing athletes, sports officials, and journalists. Foreign correspondents, most of them based here for the past few years, are also leaving in droves, many of them unlikely to be replaced as the world’s attention switches elsewhere. Cariocas are about to get their city back to themselves. At least until the mass parties return at new year and carnival. Additional reporting by Shanna Hanbury.

2016-09-19 20:35 Jonathan Watts www.theguardian.com

72 Stocks close mixed as oil settles off highs Contact WND (CNBC) — U. S. equities closed mostly flat on Monday after a choppy session, with utilities leading, as investors geared up for two key central bank meetings. The Dow Jones industrial average briefly rose more than 100 points before holding about 20 points higher, with 3M contributing the most gains. “This is a wait-and-see week,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at Wunderlich Securities. “To follow through, you’re going to need some clarity from the Fed and the BOJ.” “I think the lift-off we got was some capitulation on oil not going below $30 [last week].”

2016-09-19 20:34 www.wnd.com

73 Masked abortion advocate pummels pro-life display Contact WND (CAMPUSREFORM) — A masked abortion advocate attacked a student group’s pro-life display on Friday, battering their signs with a wooden club and appearing to threaten a pro-life activist. Bobcats for Life, an Ohio University student group, constructed a pro-life display on campus with the help of Created Equal, an activist organization. The display consisted of multiple aborted fetus photos with accompanying factoids. “This isn’t the first time that OU students have been harassed because of their conservative values.” Tweet This However, a video by Created Equal shows a masked assailant clubbing the display after it had been up for several hours. A young man dressed all in black with a mask and a hood can be seen walking up to one of the display signs and whacking it with a wooden club. After the sign is knocked over, he moves to a second sign and hits that one several times as well.

2016-09-19 20:34 www.wnd.com

74 Gasoline price pinch could get worse before gets better Contact WND (CNBC) — Gasoline prices, spiking 20 cents or more this weekend in some southeastern states, could continue rising even after the outage of a major gasoline pipeline artery is over. Colonial Pipeline is working to build a bypass for its gasoline pipeline, which went down Sept. 9 after a leak was discovered in Alabama. The pipeline runs from Texas, across the South and then north to New Jersey. “This has not crested yet,” said Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at Oil Price Information Service. The most impacted states are North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, where the average price of unleaded rose 18 cents per gallon over the weekend. In South Carolina, prices jumped 11 cents to $2.04 per gallon between Friday and Monday, according to AAA data.

2016-09-19 20:34 www.wnd.com

75 75 Social entrepreneurs say they face tough hurdles but making headway By Ellen Wulfhorst SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - G reater support from the public, governments and investors is needed to boost the work of entrepreneurs using business for social good, said industry activists and organizers after a Thomson Reuters Foundation poll highlighted these as key issues. While progress overcoming those obstacles is healthy and growing, they said at SOCAP - the largest annual conference of social entrepreneurs and investors - that more could be done to support what is seen as a new way of doing business. The Thomson Reuters Foundation poll of almost 900 social enterprise experts in the world's 45 biggest economies released this week found the vast majority - 85 percent - said the sector was growing. But nearly 60 percent of experts cited a lack of public understanding, access to investment and selling to governments as the biggest challenges that could hamper growth. "There's very limited awareness of what social entrepreneurship is," said Dr. Asher Hasan, whose Pakistani-based company Docthers works with corporations in Mexico and Chile to provide insurance to suppliers, factory workers and others in their supply chains. "They understand traditional philanthropy. They understand capitalism. They don't understand the blend. There's a lot of market development that needs to be done to help the mainstream understand. " A social entrepreneur is typically someone who uses commercial strategies to tackle social and environmental problems, combining social good and financial gain. Attendees at SOCAP said governments are promoting social entrepreneurship and schools are teaching it, while enterprises are finding fresh, creative ways to obtain credit and financing. Jennifer Kushell, founder of Your Success Now (YSN), which connects youth with educational and career opportunities, said U. S. President Barack Obama had been supportive, promoting so-called entrepreneurship diplomacy, a strategy to find common goals in conflict areas. YSN is designing a social entrepreneurship curriculum for business schools, she said. "DON'T MISS THE NEXT THOMAS EDISON" "You have a billion and a half young people, and they don't even realize they can be entrepreneurs or realize they can work for entrepreneurial companies," she said. "It does need a lot more people to stand up and try to get the word out much more aggressively, like any movement. " Seeking to support social entrepreneurs, Autodesk, a maker of software for architecture, engineering and other industries, provides free software and licenses, said Pam Hochman, who manages the entrepreneur impact program at the Mill Valley, California company. "I definitely hear about finance and access to capital being a real problem," she said. "We don't want the next Thomas Edison to walk by, and he didn't get the software that he needed because he didn't have enough money to buy a license. " Banks are training loan officers on the risks involved in lending to social entrepreneurs, said Marina Leytes, a consultant with Impact Alpha, an online media site covering social and environmental business. "More and more local banks are entering this sector, providing loans to smaller enterprises," she said. "It's a way for them to gain more clients and expand their operations. " The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves recently worked with the government of Kenya to eliminate a tax on cookstoves going to women in poor regions, said Stevie Valdez, manager of the Washington-based group's impact investing and market development. The Alliance aims to provide cleaner cookstoves and fuel to the 40 percent of the world's population that uses solid fuel and cooks over open fires, creating severe environmental and health problems, Valdez said. "We need the entrepreneurs really getting out there with great products, and we need the governments really making an effort to say, 'You know what? We want healthier products," she said. Representatives of YSN, Autodesk and the Alliance were among 2,500 people attending SOCAP this week in San Francisco. The conference brings together investors and entrepreneurs to address issues such as poverty, climate change, job creation and food supplies. (Reporting by Ellen Wulfhorst, Editing by Belinda Goldsmith; Please credit the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers humanitarian news, women's rights, trafficking, land rights and climate change. Visit http://news.trust.org)

2016-09-19 20:34 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

76 UCT to avoid heavy security presence... for now Cape Town - The University of Cape Town will not engage a "significantly heavier, hands-on security presence" to control any student protests just yet. Vice Chancellor Max Price said they had, so far, decided to have a low-key Campus Protection Service as the norm, whose responsibility was to protect staff, students, visitors and property from crime. "We have decided, for now, not to escalate private security to the level required to contain classroom and building disruptions, which requires a significantly heavier, hands-on security presence. This would be at a level we have not initiated in the past and which we believe may make many people uncomfortable. We may get there, but we do not want to step up to that level until absolutely necessary," he said. Price explained why they had decided to shut down all operations on Monday, pending the outcome of the fee announcement by Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande. The reasons were threefold, he said. Reaction They included heightened tensions of the day, the assessment of the university’s ability to contain disruptions, and the value of a day to develop a plan of action. "Most of you, I am sure, are rightly angry that the academic programme appears to have been sacrificed further by the decision to suspend classes on Monday, 19 September 2016," said Price. The decision was taken by the executive, in consultation with a range of stakeholders - deans, the Students’ Representative Council, union executive members, wardens, individual academics and the Senior Leadership Group. A decision was made to suspend classes because of the anticipation over the reaction to Nzimande’s announcement, as well as the ongoing disciplinary process against students who were involved in Fees Must Fall protests, Price said. "There is also, of course, the national ferment in student politics - with campuses burning and closed, occupations (such as that at the Stellenbosch University library where students were holding a sit-in), and some common causes, which include Fees Must Fall, insourcing and campaigns to challenge the interdicts against students. " The university believed that it was better to avoid the distress to staff and students who may be involved with tests or studying. "There have been threats of arson attacks that we are taking seriously. There is an explicit plan to occupy the library and possibly branch libraries. " There were no guarantees that anything would be different on Tuesday, Price said, but they had taken the opportunity on Monday to open dialogues with the protesting students.

2016-09-19 20:33 www.news24.com

77 Oregon orders woman spoon-fed despite advanced directive ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials are requiring a nursing facility to spoon-feed a woman despite her making clear that measures should not be taken to prolong her life. When former librarian Nora Harris was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease in 2009, she and her husband hired an attorney to create an advance directive, a legal document used to guide medical care in case someone becomes incapacitated. Harris' advance directive specifically addressed "tube" or intravenous feeding. She is now unable to communicate, and a judge says the facility must help her eat. Her husband says the state is ignoring his wife's wishes, the Mail Tribune reported (http://bit.ly/2cL0Lea ). He went to court after he found out Fern Gardens, a memory care facility designed for patients with Alzheimer's, had been spoon-feeding his wife. Jackson County Circuit Judge Patricia Crain said she could not order the nursing home to stop spoon-feeding Nora because the state ombudsman's office said not helping her eat would violate state law. An attorney who represented the office noted that Oregon law does not allow guardians to give directions to withhold food — only artificial nutrition and hydration. "It's not a happy decision for me," Crain told Bill Harris and his daughter during a court hearing. "From what you describe of your wife and your mom, she would hate this. " Bill Harris lost July 13 but declined to challenge the judge's decision. Harris doesn't think his wife will live the 18 months to three years the court battle could take. Oregon was the first U. S. state to allow doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives. But people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease are ineligible to request medication to end their lives because the illnesses impair decision-making. Eric Foster, an attorney appointed by the court to represent Nora Harris, said in court documents that the advanced directive did not explicitly say she did not want help eating. "The best evidence of whether Mrs. Harris should be provided with food assistance is her current desire to eat," Foster wrote. "Mrs. Harris could consistently refuse to eat, if that was her desire. If she refuses meals in the future, Fern Gardens will not pressure her to eat. " Bill Harris and his attorney contend Nora Harris is not choosing to eat but simply responding reflexively to a spoon held to her mouth. Fred Steele, agency director of the state ombudsman's office, said the mission is to make sure people in long- term care are treated with respect and their rights are protected. "The advance directive form only speaks to artificial nutrition," he says. "This case is not dealing with artificial nutrition and that's the complication. " Nora Harris has been in Fern Gardens since 2013. Twice since then she has been placed in hospice care after her weight fell. Her family believed the end was near each time. "It's frustrating and heartbreaking that she has this horrible disease and her wishes have not been respected," her daughter Anne Harris said. "It makes you sad that this is how the end of her life is going to go. " ___ Information from: Mail Tribune, http://www.mailtribune.com/

2016-09-19 20:32 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

78 Navy Mom: Why Is My Son Going To Jail But Hillary Is Free? Navy sailor Kristian Saucier was recently sentenced to prison for taking pictures of sensitive areas of the USS Alexandria in 2009, and now his mother wants to know why he’s in prison, while Hillary Clinton has been allowed to walk free after being extremely careless with handling classified information. The sailor’s mother, Kathleen Saucier, said she wants the Democratic presidential nominee to be held to the same standard as her son or even to a higher standard, in an interview with the military blog Task & Purpose Friday. She knows it’s too late to get her son out of jail or reverse the charges, but she hopes that by making the issue public she’ll be able to raise awareness of the double standard. In 2009, 22-year-old machinist mate Kristian took pictures of confidential/restricted areas on the USS Alexandria — apparently for a memory of his time in the Navy. But when he realized that he was under investigation by the FBI and Naval Criminal Investigative Service, he destroyed evidence of the photos after an interview in 2012, saying he was “freaked out.” Lawyers for Kristian attempted to use the “Clinton defense” in his case, but prosecutors laughed it off, arguing the defense was “grasping at highly imaginative and speculative straws in trying to further draw a comparison to the matter of Secretary Hillary Clinton based upon virtually no understanding and knowledge of the facts involved, the information at issue, not to mention any issues of intent and knowledge.” U. S. District Judge Stefan Underhill agreed wholeheartedly with the prosecutors, and sentenced Kristian in August to one year in prison. “The question of selective prosecution is a very tenuous issue to raise at the time of sentencing,” Underhill said. He also stated Kristian would be subject to house confinement for an additional six months because he held defense information without authorization. Still, Underhill didn’t believe Kristian had any intent to distribute those photos. In contrast, the Department of Justice closed the case against Clinton in July, after the FBI recommended the department pursue no criminal charges. FBI Director James Comey said the FBI found Clinton demonstrated no intent to intentionally misuses classified information, even if she was extremely careless in the way she conducted her email affairs on a private server. For now, Kristian is spending time with his daughter before he reports to prison on October 12 for a year. He has been given an “other-than- honorable” discharge from the Navy. Follow Jonah Bennett on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

2016-09-19 23:35 National Security dailycaller.com

79 Teachers Attend 10 Hour 'Culturally Responsive' Training Memphis teachers recently underwent “culturally responsive” training to learn how race impacts education. Staff members and teachers at Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory School attended a 10-hour training session, reports the Memphis Daily News. The training session, led by Facing History and Ourselves , aimed to educate teachers on how to promote students’ “social-emotional learning.” Facing History and Ourselves is a non-profit dedicated to fostering empathy, creating inclusive schools and helping students perform well in school. “By integrating the study of history, literature, and human behavior with ethical decision making and innovative teaching strategies, our program enables secondary school teachers to promote students’ historical understanding, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning,” its website reads . English and history teachers underwent special training on the Holocaust and the Reconstruction Era. They also learned how the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” can be used to talk about power, gender and race. Eleven other schools will participate in the Facing History program as part of the Memphis Neighborhood Schools Project. “With culturally responsive teaching, they (the teachers) can better understand the history of race and achievement in our country and we can give teachers more tools about that,” Marti Tippens Murphy, the executive director of Facing History’s Memphis chapter, said . “So that even if it’s a teacher in a math class they have that different lens and they can enforce the community we’re trying to build,” Murphy added. Follow Amber on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

2016-09-19 23:35 dailycaller.com

80 Public College Blows $600k To Fire Popular President A public university in Illinois spent a whopping $600,000 to gets its president to step down after just nine months, even though many believe he was doing a good job. Thomas Calhoun Jr. was only hired as Chicago State University’s (CSU) president in January, but last Friday the school’s board of trustees abruptly decided he had to go, and terminated his five-year contract early without providing any explanation. Because of the manner in which Calhoun was fired, he will collect two years of salary totaling $600,000. The $600,000 severance fee to dispose of Calhoun is especially notable because CSU has struggled with severe financial problems due to a budgetary impasse in the Illinois legislature and other issues. In the past year alone, the school has laid off 40 percent of its staff, and the situation has become so dire the school may lose its accreditation. Enrollment is dropping and graduation rates for those who do attend are abysmal. As the trustees made their decision, the room was filled with students, staff, and faculty who showered the trustees with jeers such as “Shame! Shame!” Many carried signs supporting Calhoun and said he’d done a good job given the school’s severe challenges (which all predate his tenure). Video released by The Chicago Tribune showed various attendees giving impassioned speeches denouncing the board. Even Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner seems baffled by the trustees’ spending priorities. “We don’t have that many taxpayer resources to go around,” he said, according to The Chicago Tribune. “Taxpayers are supporters of that institution. And you hate to see a lot of money going out for not productive uses. The money should be in the classroom with the students and the teachers.” Meanwhile, the Tribune’s editorial board said the termination was so baffling that Rauner should respond by firing the entire board . “This is a school hemorrhaging cash, failing its students and now drained of its last ounce of credibility,” the board said in an editorial. “Whoever voted to fire Calhoun without issuing a candid public explanation should go. Rauner should be demanding their resignations now.” Follow Blake on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

2016-09-19 23:35 dailycaller.com

81 81 US Plans To Spend $1 Million To Help Jaguars In S. America The U. S. will spend around $1.5 million on wildlife preservation in Mexico and Central America next year as part of the Wildlife Without Borders program. The two grants will fund wildlife conservation efforts that look at the whole region, not just a single country. The “existing protected areas within Central America alone are too small and isolated” to make a big difference in the ecosystem, the grant for the Central America projects says. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) expects to provide $1 million for projects in Central America. The department will fund projects that will reduce “uncontrolled cattle ranching,” prevent poaching and deforestation, and “mitigate and reduce persecution of jaguars,” according to the request for applications for the Central America project. Target regions of these grants include Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua. “The jaguar is an umbrella species whose conservation supports conservation of other species,” the grant opportunity says. Other eligible projects should promote “alternatives or more sustainable farming and grazing systems” in protected areas. The Mexico grants, which FWS expects to total around $500,000, will fund jaguar protection projects and efforts to conserve prairie dog, wolf and parrot populations. The Wildlife Without Borders – Mexico project will cost about $500,000 for 2017, FWS says in the grant opportunity. FWS would like to fund projects that encourage poor subsistence farmers in Mexico to engage in “sustainable management of their lands according to their rights, knowledge, capacities, needs and traditions.” Both projects will come out of the budget for the 2017 fiscal year, beginning Oct. 1, 2016. FWS spent $687,372 for on Wildlife Without Borders projects in Central America , and $671,963 on similar projects in Mexico in 2015. Follow Thomas Phippen on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

2016-09-19 23:35 dailycaller.com

82 GRAINS-Soybeans rise for third straight session on technical buying By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept 19 (Reuters) - U. S. soybeans rose on Monday for a third straight session, boosted by strength in vegetable oil markets and technical buying. Corn turned higher on chart-based buying and Chicago wheat finished mixed, held in check by an ongoing disruption in Egyptian wheat imports. Chicago November soybean futures climbed 6-1/2 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $9.72-1/2 a bushel after hitting a one-week high of $9.81-1/4. Soybeans and corn sagged last week following monthly U. S. government crop forecasts that confirmed the prospect of a huge harvest, before recovering at the end of the week as rains delayed the Midwest harvest. On Monday, forecasts of a turn to drier harvest conditions led to some selling, before late technical buying buoyed soybeans and corn. "Fund managers figure there's nothing new here, we've seen the most bearish production estimates, so they're ready to move on," said Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist at INTL FCStone. Spillover strength from Malaysian palm oil, a rival oilseed that rose on Monday on expectations of tight stocks, also supported soybeans, said Roy Huckabay, executive vice-president of The Linn Group brokerage. Chicago Board of Trade most active December corn added 1/4 cent to $3.37-1/4 a bushel after reaching a near one-week high of $3.40 early in the session. Technical buying supported corn, after it did not retest last week's lows, Suderman said. Weekly crop progress data released by the U. S. Department of Agriculture after the market close showed a lag in harvesting. Nine percent of U. S. corn was harvested as of Sunday, down from the five-year average of 12 percent for this time of year and 11 percent expected by the trade. Four percent of U. S. soybeans were harvested, down slightly from 5 percent on average, matching expectations. Chicago December wheat edged up 3/4 cent to $4.04 a bushel, but back months eased. Egypt failed to attract a single offer at its state grain tender on Monday, forcing it to cancel its third consecutive wheat purchase tender during an ongoing standoff with suppliers over import policies. (Additional reporting by Gus Trompiz in Paris and Naveen Thukral in Singapore; Editing by Richard Chang and Peter Cooney)

2016-09-19 20:31 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

83 Suspected Boko Haram militants kill six in northern Nigeria ambush - army ABUJA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Suspected members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram killed six people in an attack on a commercial convoy being escorted by the army in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, the military said on Monday. Boko Haram has killed more than 15,000 people and displaced 2.4 million across Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad during a seven-year insurgency aimed at creating a state based on a radical interpretation of Islamic law. Nigerian army spokesman Sani Usman said suspected elements of the group who were foraging for food had ambushed troops escorting the commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri, a journey of around 50 miles (80 km). "Unfortunately, five civilians lost their lives at the incident and another died on the way to the hospital," said Usman. "Three soldiers also sustained injuries. " Boko Haram controlled a swathe of land in northeast Nigeria around the size of Belgium at the start of last year, but has been pushed out of most of that territory by the Nigerian army, aided by troops from neighbouring countries. The militants have nevertheless continued to carry out suicide bombings in northeast Nigeria and neighbouring Cameroon, Niger and Chad. On Saturday, Niger said its soldiers and Chadian troops had killed 38 Boko Haram fighters during operations that followed attacks on two border towns in southeastern Niger. (Reporting by Camillus Eboh; Writing by Alexis Akwagyiram; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

2016-09-19 20:31 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

84 Anger boils over! Twitterati slays Pakistan for Uri attacks Angered by the recent siege at Uri which took life of 18 brave Jawans, Twitterati made no stones unturned to vent their rage on the social media site urging India to teach Pakistan a 'lesson' for the terror attack. Here is what they said. Heavily-armed terrorists, believed to be from Pakistan-based JeM, had yesterday stormed an army base in Uri in Kashmir, killing 18 jawans. India has reacted strongly to the deadliest attack on the Army in Jammu and Kashmir in a quarter-century-old insurgency that sparked an outrage with the Prime Minister strongly condemning it.

2016-09-19 20:30 By mid www.mid-day.com

85 Rolling on up! Fearless eight-year-old skateboarder shows off her incredible talent as she becomes the youngest ever girl to compete in the Vans US Open Pro Series A Japanese eight-year-old has become the youngest girl ever to compete at the Vans US Open Pro Series. Sky Brown, from Miyazaki, Japan, competed in the event last month and blew away the judges with skills far beyond her years. The tiny skater has been learning the tricks of her trade since she was just three years old. She is also keen on surfing - a sport she got into at the age of four. Scroll down for video During the Pro Series, little Sky, wearing a denim vest and shorts with her helmet and knee and elbow pads, had the commentators falling over themselves with praise. 'She skates bigger than she is!' said one, predicting with another commentator that she will be winning the sport's top competitions from 2023. Although she came off the board a couple of times during the heats, Sky managed to pull off moves that skaters more than three times her age would have struggled with. 'Those little legs don't seem to be holding her back one bit!' remarked one of the commentators. According to website Girl is Not a 4 Letter Word , Sky grew up in a family full of skaters and surfers to help her progress in the sports, saying that her father first took her out in the ocean on a soft board when she was just four. She was hooked immediately. 'Now I get up super early every morning and jump on my dad until he wakes up and takes me surfing,' she said. Before even coming over to the Huntington Beach-based competition, Sky had been gaining attention online thanks to a YouTube channel featuring videos of herself and her four-year-old brother Ocean. The videos on the channel see the pair showing off their impressive skills on the ramps and the waves as well as interviews and vlogs showcasing their sweet personalities. The pair also have an Instagram account managed by their mother, which has amassed more than 54,000 followers.

2016-09-19 20:28 Valerie Siebert www.dailymail.co.uk

86 Clinton: US must be 'vigilant but not afraid' on terrorism after incidents – campaign live Fox News Channel host and future press secretary Sean Hannity will host a town-hall meeting with Donald Trump in Ohio on Wednesday, according to Politico: Bernie Sanders is feeling the... Hill. Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, after deleting a tweet that criticized President Barack Obama for inaction on terrorism, has released a statement retrenching the candidate’s stance that Obama is responsible for allowing terrorists to enter the country. “Last weekend’s attacks, which are just the latest to be carried out on US soil on President Obama’s watch, should be a wakeup call for every American,” wrote communications advisor Jason Miller. “It is highly disturbing and entirely unacceptable that 858 immigrants from dangerous countries have slipped into our country and been granted full US citizenship because of the failed policies supported by President Obama and Hillary Clinton. Even worse, Clinton must explain her reckless support for a 550% increase in Syrian refugees and her push for an all-out open border policy, which will put even more Americans at risk. The threat from radical Islamic terrorism has only grown under Obama and Clinton, and ISIS has greatly expanded the number of countries where it is fully operational.” “Our enemies neither fear nor respect Hillary Clinton, and as a nation, that is dangerous, and it is disgraceful. Mr. Trump will bring an end to these attacks, because unlike Obama and Clinton, he believes we’re in more than a fight about ‘narratives’ – these terrorists pose an existential threat to our country and our values and they must be destroyed before they can harm any more of our citizens.” Flashback: From a 1999 Doonesbury strip about Donald Trump’s (at the time) faux-candidacy. Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of “giving aid and comfort” to terrorist adversaries by seeking to exploit the manhunt gripping New York after a succession of weekend bombings. As police captured an Afghan-born suspect they believe is linked to attacks in New York and New Jersey , the Democratic presidential nominee urged a targeted approach rather than Trump’s call for blanket immigration restrictions. “We are going to have to go after the bad guys and we are going to get them, but we are not going to go after an entire religion and give Isis exactly what it is wanting,” Clinton told reporters at a press conference outside New York City. “The kinds of rhetoric and language that Mr Trump has used is giving aid and comfort to our adversaries,” she added. She insisted that Trump had no plan, while she was the only candidate with experience of being “part of the hard decisions to take terrorists off the battlefield”. Clinton said she had long supported tougher vetting for people coming into the US, but the events in New York – which included a bomb injuring 29 people on Saturday night in Manhattan – could be seen as a boost to Trump’s agenda, which has included a ban on Muslims entering the US and surveillance of mosques. Hillary Clinton only briefly addressed the subject of terrorism in her speech at Temple University in Philadelphia this afternoon, touching momentarily on the issue at an event targeting millennial voters. After informing the crowd that a suspect linked to the New York City bombing was allegedly in custody, Clinton emphasized the need to “remain vigilant.” “This is a fast-moving situation and a sobering reminder that we need steady leadership,” Clinton said. Donald Trump’s response, of course, has already been tweeted: “This election in particular can be downright depressing,” Clinton said at Temple University. “Every election is important, from school board to state senate to president, but this time is different.” “We have to stand up to this hate - we cannot let it go on!” Clinton says, after listing off Donald Trump’s history of housing discrimination, affinity for retweeting white supremacists and his advocacy for the birther movement, and is met with loud cheers. “And when we do that, we send a clear message: America is better than this. America is better than Donald Trump.” “And just as importantly, we have a chance to make real progress in our country! I need you as partners, not just for winning this election, but in driving real change over the next four years.” Speaking at Temple University in Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton told a crowd of college students that although “the gap between the change we want and the progress that politics should deliver can look like a chasm,” she wants younger voters to take a closer look at her candidacy. “You may still have some questions about me - I get that. And I want to do the best to answer those questions,” Clinton said. “I will never be the showman my opponent is - and you know what? That’s okay with me.” “No one will work harder to make your life better. I will never stop, no matter how tough it gets.” Watch it live here: Flashback: In December 2015, Donald Trump declared to South Carolina voters that New Jersey governor and future campaign surrogate Chris Christie “knew about it, totally knew about it” when it came to lane closures on the George Washington Bridge. “The George Washington Bridge, he knew about it,” Trump said. “How do you have breakfast with people every day of your lives, they’re closing up the largest bridge in the world, the biggest in the United States, traffic flowing, during rush hour, people couldn’t get across for six, seven hours, ambulance, fire trucks. They’re with him all the time, the people who did it.” “They never said, ‘hey boss, we’re closing up the George Washington Bridge today,’ no, they never said, they’re talking about the weather, right?” Trump continued. “Then, so he knew about it, he knew about it, totally knew about it.” “I would say there’s less than one-percent chance” Christie didn’t know about the lane closure, Trump said, giving himself an out for when he would come very close to making Christie his running mate. “It could be. But I doubt it. He knew about it. They mention - they didn’t mention at one of their meetings. I think they had breakfast like every day or other day. They didn’t say, ‘Chris, tonight we’re closing up the George Washington Bridge because the mayor of a certain area is against you. Oh, okay.’ They didn’t mention? Nobody believes that.” A sitting member of Congress has implied that a football player who does not rise for the national anthem to protest the treatment of African- Americans by police is sympathetic to alleged terrorists:

2016-09-19 20:28 Scott Bixby www.theguardian.com

87 Release 3,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu, Cauvery panel tells Karnataka New Delhi : The Cauvery Supervisory Committee on Monday ordered the Karnataka government to release 3,000 cusecs of river water daily to Tamil Nadu between September 21 and 30, a senior officer said. The committee handles matters related to the river water dispute. "The order was passed after a meeting attended by officials of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala failed to evolve a concensus," Shashi Shekhar, Committee Chairman and Union Water Resources Secretary, told reporters. He said: "Karnataka has not agreed to the order, which is otherwise binding. " Shekhar said the supervisory committee will meet every month after February next year till September. Another decision taken by the panel was to ensure transparency in data on water reservoirs and building an online system. The cost of such online transparent data system will be borne by all four states proportionately. Shekhar said these two decisions were taken unanimously. The committee had earlier failed to take any decision on September 12 and sought information on water usage and rainfall from the Cauvery basin states by September 15, and deferred its meeting to September 19.

2016-09-19 20:27 By IANS www.mid-day.com

88 Joe Scarborough Says He's Working On 'Trump The Musical' Joe Scarborough says he is working on “Trump the Musical.” “I’m working on a musical,” the host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” said during a recent interview with GQ magazine. Scarborough, at the start of the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign, spent months praising the candidate even referring to him as “masterful politician.” The last few months, however, have been another story, as the host has repeatedly blasted Trump for failing to “moderate.” (RELATED: Joe Scarborough Mocks Donald Trump In Music Video) (Photo: Getty Images) But even though their relationship has soured, that hasn’t stopped Scarborough from pursuing his latest project. “It’s Trump: The Musical,” Scarborough said. “It’s actually Hamilton meets The Book of Mormon.” When the reporter pressed him further to see if the whole thing was a joke, Scarborough gave him his ear buds and played a demo of a song sung by a friend of his for his proposed project. (RELATED: Joe And Mika Hang Out After Hours) “I’m just a simple man Blessed with this orange tan I’m simply titanic Beloved by Hispanics and Jews I’m Huge Losers don’t understand The genius of my border plan They call me a fool Then they dare ridicule my huge hands” And Scarborough said he isn’t worried about whether Trump wins or loses will affect the musical, he’s sure it will be a hit. “Oh yeah,” he said. “There’s enough general-interest knowledge about this guy that I can write basically whatever I want to write. People are like, ‘Well, what if he wins?'” “I go, ‘That’s even better!'”

2016-09-19 23:35 dailycaller.com

89 Tax Cuts, King Dollar & Growth: From JFK, To Reagan, To Trump Fifty-four years ago, at the Economic Club of New York, President John F. Kennedy unveiled a dramatic tax-cut plan to revive the long-stagnant U. S. economy. He proposed lowering marginal tax rates for all taxpayers and reducing the corporate tax. He advised lowering the top tax rate from 91 to 65 percent and closing tax loopholes. Five times during the speech he used the word “incentives.” In perhaps the most famous line from that path-breaking speech, he said: “In short, it is a paradoxical truth that tax rates are too high today and tax revenues too low, and the soundest way to raise revenues in the long run is to cut rates now.” Kennedy had already in 1962 lowered investment taxes on business. And after his tragic assassination, his broader tax proposals were passed into law in early 1964. And they worked. The U. S. economy grew by roughly 5 percent yearly for nearly eight years. Almost 20 years later, Ronald Reagan launched a 30 percent tax-rate reduction to save the economy from the high-unemployment, high-inflation 1970s. Reagan acknowledged many times that he was following in Kennedy’s footsteps. Under the Gipper, tax rates were slashed from 70 percent to 28 percent, corporate taxes were cut, and numerous loopholes were closed. And the American economy grew mostly between 4 and 5 percent annually for over 25 years. By the way, both men, Kennedy and Reagan, followed a simple growth model of what I call tax cuts and King Dollar. Both men also reached across the aisle to garner bipartisan support for their plans. This past week, Donald Trump went a long way toward joining their ranks. Speaking before the Economic Club of New York, he delivered a positive, optimistic growth message that falls squarely inside the JFK-Reagan model. “My economic plan,” he said, “rejects the cynicism that our labor force will keep declining, that our jobs will keep leaving, and that our economy will never grow as it did once before.” Optimism. He established a goal of 4 percent economic growth, which would double the stagnant rate of the past 15 years. The centerpiece of his plan is a reduction in business tax rates for large and small firms to 15 percent from the current uncompetitive 35 to 40 percent. He offered immediate expensing for new investment and a 10 percent repatriation rate to incentivize American firms overseas to bring $2.5 trillion home. High business taxes are the biggest obstacle to a return to rapid economic growth. Abundant research has shown that the best way to raise wages and create jobs is to slash business taxes. Within five years a business tax cut will pay for itself, and then some. Importantly, Trump plans to reduce individual tax rates with three new brackets of 12, 25, and 33 percent. He would cap deductions for the wealthy and close special-interest loopholes. Middle-income wage earners will be the biggest beneficiaries of these reforms. To cap it off, he will roll back out-of-control regulations, unleash American energy, and abolish the Obamacare failure. Following the successes of the JFK and Reagan tax reforms, Trump’s strategy is likely to generate 4 to 5 percent growth over time. A rising tide will lift all boats. The contrast between the presidential contenders could not be starker. Hillary Clinton would raise taxes on so-called rich people, corporations, capital gains, financial transactions, and inheritance. Has there ever been an example where America has taxed its way into prosperity? Never. Trump has an economic-recovery-and- prosperity plan. Clinton has an austerity-recession plan. Historically, in presidential elections, the optimistic growth plan nearly always wins. That said, Trump’s view of monetary policy, especially the dollar, needs to be resolved. At the Economic Club of New York, he charged that the Fed is being “totally controlled politically.” Elsewhere he has stated that Fed chair Janet Yellen is keeping interest rates ultra-low in a political effort to boost Democratic fortunes. I disagree. Yellen doesn’t control the Fed monolithically. And the real debate about interest rates is going on inside the Fed. True enough, the Fed needs radical reforms. In particular, it needs to replace its failed forecasting models and be rid of the academics who overwhelm the Fed system. But as New York Sun editor Seth Lipsky has taught us, the best way to depoliticize the Fed is to develop a standard of value to make the dollar strong, reliable, and stable. In other words, a monetary rule. JFK and Reagan’s growth model included tax cuts and a steady dollar. Trump has taken a gigantic step toward restoring prosperity with his tax-cut- centered fiscal policy. Hopefully he will soon turn to a sound-dollar policy to bolster the growth impact of lower tax rates and regulations. And hopefully then he will pound away on all this on the campaign trail. Larry Kudlow is CNBC’s senior contributor. His new book is JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity , written with Brian Domitrovic. 2016-09-19 23:35 Senior Contributor dailycaller.com

90 Analysts cite Clinton's illness in new plunge by Mexico peso MEXICO CITY (AP) — Economists have long said that when the United States catches a cold, Mexico gets pneumonia. But analysts now say that Hillary Clinton's pneumonia has given Mexico's peso something worse. The peso broke the psychological barrier of 20 pesos per dollar Monday, and analysts and commentators cite the role of the U. S. presidential campaign. A Banco Base analysis says the strength of Republican candidate Donald Trump influenced the peso. Mexico newspaper columnist Carlos Loret says Democrat candidate Clinton's health problems are key. Trump has been critical of Mexico and the trade agreements its economy relies on. Oil prices were once cited in the peso's decline, but they have risen somewhat from this year's earlier lows. The U. S. has an outsize influence on Mexico's economy, buying about 80 percent of Mexico's exports.

2016-09-19 20:26 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

91 Shore up the euro before it's too late, experts warn By Noah Barkin BERLIN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Will the euro survive the next big crisis? A new report inspired by Jacques Delors, one of the architects of the single currency, says it probably won't and urges policymakers to pursue immediate changes to Europe's troubled monetary union to ward off the inevitable collapse. The report, entitled "Repair and Prepare - Growth and the Euro after Brexit", comes at a time when even the most ardent defenders of the euro are cautioning against closer integration in the aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the European Union. Pressing ahead, they worry, would deepen public resentment towards Europe after years of economic crisis that has pushed up unemployment and sent populist, eurosceptic parties surging in opinion polls. The authors, a group of academics, think tankers and former policymakers from across Europe, acknowledge the obstacles but argue that politicians cannot afford to wait. They have put together a three-pronged plan for shoring up the euro that they believe is politically feasible despite the troubling backdrop. "Reforming the euro might not be popular. But it is essential and urgent: at some point in the future, Europe will be hit by a new economic crisis," the report says. "We do not know whether this will be in six weeks, six months or six years. But in its current set-up the euro is unlikely to survive that coming crisis. " In the works since before the Brexit vote in June, the 38- page report was put together by Berlin-based political economy professor Henrik Enderlein and former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta, both of the Delors Institute, together with the Bertelsmann Foundation. They worked with former central bankers Joerg Asmussen and Gertrude Tumpel- Gugerell, the former economics adviser to French President Francois Hollande, Laurence Boone, as well as ex-WTO chief Pascal Lamy and Philippe Maystadt, the former finance minister of Belgium. In a first stage to shore up the single currency, they recommend "quick fixes" that include a reinforcement of the euro zone's rescue mechanism, the ESM, a strengthening of banking union and improved economic policy coordination that does not require changes to the EU treaty. This would be followed by a north-south quid pro quo on structural reforms and investments. In a third stage, the euro zone would move to a more federal structure, with risk and sovereignty sharing. This final stage, the most controversial, could take a decade or more to realise and is described as important but optional. Central to the argument is the view that the European Central Bank has used up virtually all of its ammunition in the past year and that it is now urgent for politicians to act. "The ECB is in a Catch-22 situation," said Enderlein. "If it says that it's out of ammunition, it is weakening its own position. But if it says everything is fine, then governments won't do their part. " "Everyone is focused on the latest crises, from refugees to Brexit," added Asmussen. "We want to remind everyone that the monetary union is still incomplete. " (Reporting by Noah Barkin; Editing by Richard Balmforth)

2016-09-19 20:24 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

92 Human skeleton discovered at Antikythera shipwreck after more than 2,000 years at the bottom of the sea Buried beneath sand and the fragments of ancient pottery, researchers have discovered the 2,000-year- old remains of a sailor who died upon the ill-fated 'Antikythera ship.' Archaeologists have investigated the famous shipwreck off a tiny Greek island for which it's named for over a century, revealing a trove of remarkable artefacts – including the mysterious 'Antikythera Mechanism,' thought to be a 'guide to the galaxy.' Now, this latest achievement could allow the researchers to conduct an unprecedented DNA analysis of human bones that have survived thousands of years at sea, providing a glimpse at life in the first century BCE. Scroll down for video Researchers from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) found a human skull, including a jaw and teeth, along with bones from the arms, legs, ribs, and other remains on August 31, 2016. And, they say other parts of the skeleton still lay buried in the sea floor. The discovery marks the first time researchers have discovered a human skeleton at a shipwreck site in the era of DNA analysis. 'Archaeologists study the human past through the objects our ancestors created,' said Brendan Foley, a marine archaeologist with WHOI. 'With the Antikythera Shipwreck, we can now connect directly with this person who sailed and died aboard the Antikythera ship.' It's thought that the wreck of the Greek trading or cargo ship occurred around 65 BCE in the Aegean Sea, and despite thousands of years below the surface, many of the bones are still nearly intact. 'Against all odds, the bones survived over 2,000 years at the bottom of the sea and they appear to be in fairly good condition, which is incredible,' said Dr. Hannes Schroeder, an ancient DNA expert at the Natural History Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. Archaeologists also discovered a sounding lead — a roughly bell-shaped lead object weighing 50 kilograms (110 pounds). Attached to a rope and lowered from a ship, it measured the depth of the sea and also brought up samples of the seabed that gave the ship's master useful information for anchoring. 'This humble instrument was of vital importance for safe seafaring in antiquity,' a culture ministry statement said. A similar device was found in the Antikythera wreck during the first excavation, in 1900-1901. Samples from the skeleton will be sent to the lab for analysis once permission is granted by the Greek authorities. According to the researchers, this may even allow them to identify the ethnicity and geographic origin of the victim. And, precise 3D models for each artefact – including the bones – are now available to both researchers and the public on the Antikythera Project website. Jonathan Knowles, Autodesk Explorer in Residence, said 'Our reality capture technology is not only helping share the amazing story of the Antikythera wreck with the world using digital models and 3D printed artefacts, it is enabling important preservation and furthering meaningful research.'

2016-09-19 20:24 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

93 Prosecutor in Bridgegate trial: Chris Christie knew of closures Prosecutors revealed Monday that they will show Christie was told about the traffic in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and that Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich's public safety concerns were ignored, US Department of Justice Public Affairs Officer, Matthew Reilly told CNN. Assistant US Attorney Vikas Khanna said former Christie confidante and Port Authority executive David Wildstein will testify that he told Christie about the plan to close lanes on the George Washington Bridge while it was causing traffic problems in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where the mayor was a political rival of Christie. Christie's former deputy chief of staff, Bridget Anne Kelly, and former Port Authority deputy executive director Bill Baroni have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges in connection to the lane closures, an incident that has come to be known by some as "Bridgegate. " Text about Christie: He 'flat-out lied ' Christie has never been named as a conspirator in the case or charged. Wildstein has pled guilty in the case and pointed to the two staffers on trial. When asked whether Monday's assertions mean charges could be coming for Christie, Reilly said, "We have not filed any charges and we never discuss whether we will/won't file charges. " CNN has reached out to Christie's office, as well as the offices of Baroni and Kelly's attorneys for comment. A source with ongoing knowledge of the case has told CNN that Monday's assertions by the prosecutor that Christie knew about Bridge-Gate came as a surprise because Christie has never been charged in the case, and because up until now the prosecutors have said they were not bringing charges against the governor. Christie told CNN's Jake Tapper Sunday that he would testify if subpoenaed, but didn't expect to be called as a witness. "Of course I will," Christie told Tapper on "State of the Union. " "I have been investigated by three different entities, two of them led by partisan Democrats, who have all found that I had no knowledge of this incident and no involvement in it. And so I would have no problem if called to testify by either side. But the fact is that I won't because I really don't have any knowledge of this incident at all. " The traffic headache was allegedly intentionally called for because Sokolich did not endorse Christie's re-election. Baroni and Kelly allegedly "bragged" to Christie about the fact that there were traffic problems in Fort Lee and that Sokolich was not getting his calls returned, prosecutors said in court according to Reilly. Baroni's attorneys have sought to argue that Baroni is being unfairly singled out in the scheme. In a previous court filing, the attorneys released a text message exchange from a Christie aide saying he "flat-out lied" during a news conference about the bridge closures. Christie had said senior staff were not involved in that news event. He later said that staff in his office lied, but that he hadn't known it at the time of the news conference. Attorneys for Kelly and Baroni previously confirmed to CNN that they will both testify in their defense. The trial is expected to last six weeks. Christie has long denied any involvement in the closures and neither the federal investigation nor the New Jersey legislative inquiry has pointed to him. After an unsuccessful run for president, the governor is now chairing the transition effort of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In December 2015, when they were opponents, Trump told an audience in South Carolina Christie "totally knew about it," referring to the Bridgegate closures. The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

2016-09-19 20:22 Tal Kopan rss.cnn.com

94 US STOCKS-Wall St ends flat as banks gain, Apple drags By Lewis Krauskopf Sept 19 (Reuters) - A see-saw session on Wall Street on Monday ended little changed, with gains in big bank stocks offsetting a drag from Apple, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve meeting later this week. The Fed is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at the two-day meeting, but investors will assess Chair Janet Yellen's speech on Wednesday to see if the central bank plans to hike as soon as December. After trading solidly higher during the morning, the benchmark S&P 500 pulled back and slid briefly into negative territory. The index has tallied four daily moves of at least 1 percent in the past couple of weeks after two months of calm. "The market has been all over the place. It's been driven by the threat of higher interest rates," said Jake Dollarhide, chief executive officer of Longbow Asset Management in Tulsa. "Most people feel the most unloved bull market in recent memory will be cut off at the knees by higher interest rates, and the Fed is certainly threatening that in the near term. " The Dow Jones industrial average fell 3.63 points, or 0.02 percent, to 18,120.17, the S&P 500 lost 0.04 points, to 2,139.12 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 9.54 points, or 0.18 percent, to 5,235.03. Traders are betting that there is only a 12-percent chance the Fed will raise interest rates this week, but see a 55-percent chance the central bank will do so in December, according to the CME's FedWatch website. Investors also are eyeing the Bank of Japan's policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the first debate of the U. S. presidential election is set for next Monday. "You're in a cycle in the market where political uncertainty and economic uncertainty are just so high that investors are taking advantage of any move up to sell and any selloff to buy," said Rick Meckler, president of LibertyView Capital Management in Jersey City, New Jersey. "As a result we're stuck in a trading range that we probably can't break out of until you get through the Fed meeting, and you get through probably the debate next Monday, and you get a lot closer to the next round of earnings releases," Meckler said. JPMorgan, Bank of America and Wells Fargo all posted gains, and the KBW Bank index rose 0.5 percent. Energy shares slipped 0.1 percent, pulling back as oil prices pared gains during the session. "There seems to be still that strong correlation between what's going on in crude and what's going on in the broad market right now," said Chuck Carlson, chief executive officer at Horizon Investment Services in Hammond, Indiana. The real estate sector gained 1 percent. The stocks debuted as the 11th major S&P 500 group. Apple shares shed 1.2 percent after registering huge gains last week. The stock was the biggest drag on the three major U. S. indexes. Sarepta Therapeutics' shares rocketed 73.9 percent to $48.94 after U. S. regulators approved its key muscle disorder drug. About 6.1 billion shares changed hands on U. S. exchanges, below the 6.7 billion daily average for the past 20 trading days, according to Thomson Reuters data. NYSE advancing issues outnumbered decliners 2.21-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 1.45-to-1 ratio favored advancers. The S&P 500 posted 11 new 52-week highs and 3 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 95 new highs and 30 new lows. (Additional reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty and Nick Zieminski)

2016-09-19 20:21 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

95 Two Italian workers 'kidnapped in Libya' Two Italian workers have been kidnapped in Libya, according to the Italian foreign ministry. The ministry said in a brief statement that it had learned about the abduction on Monday. It declined to provide further details, citing the "delicateness" of the situation. News reports have said the two men work for a construction company in the Libyan city of Ghat, and that a third person was also kidnapped. However, the ministry said it had no information to provide about a third person. AP

2016-09-19 20:20 www.independent.ie

96 Ivanka Trump Now Getting Secret Service Protection Ivanka Trump is now getting Secret Service protection wherever she goes, while her siblings Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump continue to receive protection only when around Donald Trump, ABC News reports . Up until now, Ivanka Trump received protection only when she was physically near the candidate. (RELATED: Ivanka Trump Blasts Cosmo After Interview: ‘Keep The Focus Where It Belongs’) (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) The Secret Service confirmed in another report that Trump was getting the extra protection, but declined to say anything further or explain the change. Ivanka Trump has been a vocal advocate for her father on the campaign trail, most recently helping to promote the candidate’s proposed paid maternity leave. (RELATED: Cosmo Attacks Ivanka Because Trump’s Paid Maternity Leave Doesn’t Include Gay Men) Last week, one of the interviews to promote Trump’s plan became contentious after a Cosmopolitan magazine reporter questioned why the plan — which would include six weeks paid maternity leave for the mother, tax deductions for child care and rebates for low-income families — did not include help for gay men who adopt. After the interview, Trump tweeted that the magazine needed to “keep the focus where it belongs.” “Cosmopolitan, your readers do and should care about issues impacting women & children,” she tweeted. “Keep the focus where it belongs — advocating change.” 3/3: @Cosmopolitan , your readers do & should care about issues impacting women & children. Keep the focus where it belongs—advocating change. — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) September 15, 2016

2016-09-19 23:35 dailycaller.com

97 Quotes from the gathering of world leaders at the UN UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Key quotes from the U. N. General Assembly gathering of world leaders, which began Monday with a summit on the global refugee and migrant crisis. ___ "The bitter truth is, this summit was called because we have been largely failing. Failing the long-suffering people of Syria, in not ending the war in its infancy. Failing others in now chronic conflict zones, for the same reason. Failing millions of migrants who deserve far more than lives marked by cradle-to-grave indignity and desperation. " — Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, U. N. High Commissioner for Human Rights. ___ "They want to appear before a judge. If only there was one to hear them. If we can't act on genocide, what is it that will force us to act? " — Amal Clooney, human rights lawyer, referring to victims of Islamic State militants and the need to prosecute the extremist group for genocide. ___ "There is intense public fear about refugees. As young refugees, we face this anger and fear every day. Doors are closed to us. Higher education is denied to us. We are often dismissed, not taken seriously and underestimated. " — Mohammed Badran of the Syrian Volunteers in the Netherlands. ___ "More Syrians are born in Lebanon today than are being resettled in other countries, feeding a perilously destabilizing trend of internal growth in numbers. It is unthinkable that Lebanon could, alone, cope with an existential challenge of such proportion. " — Tammam Salam, Lebanon's President of the Council of Ministers. ___ "Today's summit represents a breakthrough in our collective efforts to address the challenges of human mobility. " — U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

2016-09-19 20:20 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

98 David Hookstead Makes Offer To Jen And Bret Bielema It’s time to set the record straight on my escalating feud with Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema and his hot wife Jen. I wrote a brilliant piece titled, “ I Don’t Believe A Single Part Of Bret Bielema’s Story About Meeting His Wife ,” where I surgically dissected claims made by both Bret and Jen about how they met. I pieced together different clues over the course of years to find holes in the timeline leading up to the couple getting married. Ironically, Jen herself has questioned Bret’s story about how they met. Was nearly 9 yrs ago- I don’t remember that specifically but do remember a brief/vague school systems sort of reply. https://t.co/ngf7t9WN2d — Jen Bielema (@jenbielema) September 14, 2016 However, it didn’t sit well with Bret’s blonde bombshell of a wife, and she fired off some tweets to let the world know she wasn’t a fan of my great work. The ridiculous part of ur article is I never grew up in WI. Born/raised in FL for 25 yrs. Learn the facts or hush… https://t.co/1epmTfRvxV — Jen Bielema (@jenbielema) September 18, 2016 And yes, I visited Oshkosh, WI most summers for 7-10 days till I was maybe 14 years old. It’s called vacation. — Jen Bielema (@jenbielema) September 18, 2016 Next thing I new #BielemaGate had blown up the internet. Arkansas fans came crawling out of the woodwork threatening me, telling me to kill myself and just being idiots in general. Southern websites were writing up the feud and people were quickly takin sides. It felt like a second civil war could be on the horizon. FAYETTEVILLE, AR – DECEMBER 5: (L – R) Former Wisconsin Badger Head Coach Bret Bielema, his wife Jen and Athletic Director Jeff Long call the Hogs at the press conference to introduce Bret as the new Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks on December 5, 2012 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Now let me be perfectly clear, I stand by every word I wrote. I still absolutely believe there is no chance in hell you can be around somebody for months without knowing they’re one of the most famous people alive in sports. It’s just not plausible in a world cemented in reality. I understand that we are at a crucial crossroads in this feud between two sides deeply rooted in their idea of the truth. As a Wisconsin Badger I have absolutely no grudges against Bielema and it was not the motivation for my investigation. Earlier today I went on Facebook Live to explain the situation. I do not want another war between the dedicated football fans in the south and the men of the north who enjoy some cold beer and a great game on Saturday. In an attempt to veer off the path to inevitable destruction I am willing to extend a peace offering to the Bielemas. I will give Jen and Bret both the chance to do interviews with The Daily Caller and explain their side of the story, and show me how I went wrong (if I did at all). I’m even willing to take things a step further and I will travel to Arkansas to interview Jen or Bret. This situation has now gotten bigger than anybody involved, and it’s time to end it before there is no turning back. Am I hero for sacrificing so much to get to the truth and avoid a war? I’ll let the history books decide that. Follow David on Twitter and Facebook

2016-09-19 23:35 dailycaller.com

99 Indian shooters continue medal winning spree at Junior World Cup Gabala (Azerbaijan) : The Indian junior shooting squad continued its medal- winning spree at the ISSF Junior World Cup, bagging a gold, two silver and three bronze medals on the second day to take its overall tally to 13, here. After picking up seven medals, including three golds to top the medal table at the end of day one, India picked up six more medals on day two to lie second behind Russia in the medal tally. India's only gold medal of the day came in the junior women's 10m Air Pistol event, when Yashaswini Singh Deswal, Malaika Goel and Harshada Nithave combined for a total score of 1122 to finish way ahead of second-placed Turkey's score of 1104. Uzbekistan won the Bronze shooting a total of 1086 in the event. Day two started with a team silver for India, when the trio of Gaurav Rana, Hemendra Kushwah and Saurabh Chaudhary came second in the Junior Men's 10m Air Pistol event. Then Anmol won an individual silver in the event, when he finished behind gold-medallist Artem Chernousov of Russia in the final. Anmol was among three Indians who had qualified for the finals, where after a relatively poor start, he shot a great second and fifth series, while also finishing strongly to claim second place with a final round score of 197.5 while the Russian shot 199.7. Another Russian, Evgeniu Borovoi bagged the Bronze with a score of 175.8. Hemendra Kushwah finished seventh while Gaurav could not reproduce his qualifying form and ended eighth. Two Indians, Gaayathri Nithyanadam and Dilreen Gill, had qualified for the finals of the junior women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Earlier, Gaayathri had won the team bronze in the event along with Sonika and Aditi Singh. Gaayathri then had an up and down final to eventually settle for an individual Bronze behind Nikola Foistova of the Czech Republic who won Gold and Olga Efimova of Russia who won Silver. Gaayathri's eventual final round score was 438.9, while Nikola shot 451.5 and Olga 450.6. Dilreen Gill, the second Indian in the final, finished sixth with a score of 406.3. Three Indians reached the final in the junior women's 10m Air Pistol which had helped them bag the team gold in the event. In the individual final, at the first elimination point, which is after eight shots, Malaika was lying fourth, Yashaswani fifth and Harshada had a brilliant six- shot series to pull up to fourth position after a poor start. Then after being in silver medal position after the 11th shot, Harshada posted a string of low scores to end her campaign in fourth place. Margarita Lomova of Russia, won the Gold, Anna Dedova of the Czech Republic won Silver and Afaf Elhodod of Egypt won the Bronze. Yashaswini and Malaika finished sixth and seventh respectively. The last medal of the day was a team bronze, won by the junior men's skeet team comprising of Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Sukhbir Singh Harika and Hamza Sheikh who logged a total of 337 points to finish behind the Russian Team who won Gold (360) and the Chinese Team which won Silver (339).

2016-09-19 20:19 By PTI www.mid-day.com

100 Speeding driver injured after car climbs divider on Western Express Highway The car that climbed on the divider. Pic/Asif Rizvi A speeding car climbed on a divider at Jogeshwari flyover on the Western Express highway on Sunday night, leaving its occupants in a perilious situation. The driver, who was injured in the accident, had to jump his way down, after the car swooped up and positioned itself at a 60 degree slant. Two others, who were also sitting in the vehicle, were unhurt. According to the police, the accident took place after the driver missed the lane and took a sudden turn towards the flyover before crashing into the left side of the divider. By the time he could apply the brakes, the speeding car had already jumped onto the concrete partition situated at the beginning of the bridge. "The car was heading towards Borivli from Andheri. Primary investigations revealed that the accident took place due to poor judgement on the driver’s part. The driver of the car sustained minor injuries. He was allowed to go home after minor treatment,” said an official from Jogeshwari police station.

2016-09-19 20:19 By Asif www.mid-day.com

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