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SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 SHAABAN 21, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Kerry Cameron Lebanon Kittel extends pushes tourism triumphs in Middle East peace in pays price chaotic first peace mission Afghanistan for Syria war Tour stage 9Egypt11 braces for15 protests20 Max 47º as Obama voices worries Min 32º High Tide 05:03 & 16:57 Army has warned it could step in if violence flares Low Tide 11:10 & 23:31 40 PAGES NO: 15855 150 FILS CAIRO: Egyptians were on edge yesterday ahead of mass rallies against Islamist President Mohamed Morsi, as US President Barack Obama expressed concern after an American was killed during clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters. Four people died and scores were hurt on Friday when Islamist supporters of Morsi turned out to challenge opponents demanding his departure, in what is seen as a prelude to possible confrontations today. The army, which has stayed aloof from politics since Morsi was elected a year ago, has warned it will intervene if there is major unrest. Speaking in South Africa, Obama said of Egypt: “We are all looking at the situation there with concern. We would urge all parties to make sure they are not engag- ing in violence and that police and military are showing appropriate restraint. Everybody has to denounce vio- lence. We would like to see the opposition and President Morsi engage in a more constructive conver- sation about (how) to move their country forward because nobody is benefiting from the current stale- mate.” He added that it was “challenging, given there is not a tradition of democracy in Egypt”. “Egypt is the largest country in the Arab world,” Obama said. “The entire region is concerned that, if Egypt continues with this constant instability, that has adverse effects more broad- ly.” US missions would be protected, he said. Last year, a consulate in Libya was overrun and Americans killed. Andrew Pochter, 21, an intern with US cultural and educational group AMIDEAST, was killed as he pho- tographed clashes in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, Egyptian officials said. One man was killed during earlier clashes there, and another succumbed to his injuries yesterday. An Egyptian journalist in the Suez Canal city of Port Said was also killed and several others wounded by a small explosive device thrown at anti- Morsi protesters, a security official and witnesses said. Across the country more than 130 people were report- ed wounded. The offices of the Freedom and Justice Party, the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood from which Morsi hails, were torched in Alexandria and at Aga in Daqahliya. Its offices were stormed in Beheira. Washington warned Americans against travel to Egypt as antagonism intensifies between Morsi’s sup- porters and the opposition, which accuses him of betraying the 2011 revolution that ousted Hosni CAIRO: Supporters of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Morsi shout slogans against the opposition as they hold the president’s poster at a public square outside Mubarak. the Rabia Al-Adawiya mosque near the presidential palace yesterday. — AP Continued on Page 15 Haj in focus amid Obama meets family of Mandela JOHANNESBURG: US President Barack “I expressed my hope that Madiba MERS virus fears Obama met the family of his “inspiration” draws peace and comfort from the time Nelson Mandela in South Africa yester- that he is spending with loved ones, and GENEVA: Virologists are casting a wor- Even so, for any respiratory virus the Shabab kill day but was unable to see the anti- also expressed my heartfelt support for ried eye on this year’s haj pilgrimage to mass gathering of the haj provides a apartheid legend who remains critically the entire family as they work through Saudi Arabia as they struggle with the perfect opportunity to first spread at own chiefs ill in hospital. Despite tentative signs of this difficult time,” Obama said, using enigmatic, deadly virus known as MERS the two holiest Muslim shrines in the an improvement in the condition of the Mandela’s clan name. Machel said she which is striking hardest in the king- cities of Makkah and Madinah, and MOGADISHU: Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-linked Shabab 94-year-old icon, who has been in inten- had “drawn strength from the support” dom. Little is known about the new then travel around the globe at jet extremists have killed two of their own top com- sive care for more than three weeks, offered by the Obama family. “I am hum- pathogen, beyond the fact that it can speed as pilgrims return home. The manders, one with a $5 million United States bounty Obama decided not to visit Mandela for bled by their comfort and messages of be lethal by causing respiratory prob- 2012 haj drew 3.1 million people - and on his head, the insurgents said yesterday. “We have fearing of disturbing his “peace and com- strength and inspiration which I have lems, pneumonia and kidney failure. It this year’s event likewise occurs in informed their widows of their deaths, as they must fort”. Instead Obama met privately with already conveyed to Madiba.” can be transmitted between humans, October, as the northern hemisphere now wear the clothes of mourning,” Shabab relatives of his fellow Nobel peace laure- Speaking earlier in Pretoria, where but unlike its cousin, the SARS virus, slides into the season for coughs and spokesman Abdulaziz Abu Musab told AFP. The pair ate, including two daughters and several Mandela lay fighting for his life in a near- which sparked a scare a decade ago, it sneezes. killed are two co-founders of the Islamist group, grandchildren, and spoke by telephone by hospital, Obama praised the “moral does not seem very contagious. Continued on Page 15 including US-wanted Ibrahim Haji Jama Mead, better with Mandela’s wife Graca Machel. Continued on Page 15 known by his nickname Al-Afghani - “the Afghan”, due to his training and fighting with Islamist guerril- las there. Washington offered a $5 million bounty for Rowhani looks to Afghani, who opposed the command of top Shabab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane. Godane earlier this month ordered Afghani and other leaders’ arrest. detente with world Shabab gunmen also killed Abul Hamid Hashi Olhayi, named as another senior commander and co- TEHRAN: Moderate president-elect founder of the group. Family members said they Hassan Rowhani said yesterday his victory were arrested and then executed, but the Shabab opened a new path for Iran to engage con- said they were killed during a gun battle. “We deny structively with the international commu- reports that the men were killed after capture,” nity and ease tensions raised by Tehran’s Musab told AFP. “The two men were killed in a nuclear ambitions. “Moderation in foreign shootout when they were resisting arrest on court policy means neither surrender nor con- orders.” frontation but constructive and efficacious Somalia’s Shabab is fractured into multiple rival interaction with the world,” Rowhani said in factions, some based along clan lines and others ide- his first live televised speech since being ological. Some are more attracted by a nationalist elected on June 14 to succeed Mahmoud agenda to oust foreigners from Somalia, while others Ahmadinejad. - including Godane - have more international jihadi Iran is at odds with world powers over TEHRAN: Iranian president-elect ambitions. However, despite its divisions, analysts its controversial nuclear ambitions, which Hassan Rowhani speaks in his first live say it remains a dangerous and powerful force. the West and Israel suspect have military televised speech since his election Afghani formerly headed the extremist group’s forces objectives, and its support for the embat- during a ceremony at the state TV yes- in southern Somalia’s Lower Juba region, based in tled regime of Syrian President Bashar Al- terday. — AFP the strategic port city of Kismayo. Assad. Rowhani, who thrashed his conser- His tone contrasted with Ahmadinejad’s In April, a letter was circulated on extremist web- sites reportedly penned by Afghani to Al-Qaeda vative opponents by winning almost 51 eight years as president, which were leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri, criticising the leadership percent of votes, did not mention either marked by fiery, contentious remarks on a issue directly. But he did say he would of Godane. Security sources report that clashes wide range of international issues, includ- broke out between Godane’s troops and forces loyal move to ease tensions after he formally ing Iran’s nuclear drive, arch-foe Israel’s takes office on Aug 3. Under his adminis- to Afghani on June 20 in the southern Somali port of right to exist and the Holocaust. Barawe, one of the few towns still held by the Al- tration, “interaction and dialogue will be Ahmadinejad, whose disputed 2009 re- based on reciprocity, respect and mutual Qaeda-linked insurgents. After the fighting in Barawe election plunged Iran into domestic tur- in which Afghani was captured, factions opposed to PRETORIA: South African President Jacob Zuma (second right) and his wife interest, and seeking mutual detente,” moil, has also drawn the ire of domestic Godane have scattered. — AFP Thobeka Madiba-Zuma (right) wave alongside US President Barack Obama and Rowhani said. Continued on Page 15 First Lady Michelle Obama as they arrive at the Union Building yesterday. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 LOCAL 35 register on third day of candidacy for NA elections ‘Judiciary guides the govt’

Khalaf Demaitheer Al-Enezi Barrak Naser Al-Noun Nawaf Al-Fuzai’a Meshal Ibrahim Al-Nami Hammad Mannah Al-Dousary

Bader Sahab Al-Muwaizri Naser Abdullah Al-Enezi Abbas Ali Abbas Salman Naser Al-Rashidi Mubarak Al-Merri KUWAIT: Thirty five candidates submit- project. He was quoted in a recent CNN In other news, a top Islamist in the ted their candidacy papers to the General report as announcing that the govern- government, in what was considered an Department for Elections Affairs at the ment project was worth a quarter-trillion- unusual statement, called for establishing Ministry of Interior on the third day of dollars. “The project is vital to Kuwait and political parties in Kuwait as a necessary candidacy registration for the upcoming its future, and a decree was released to step to “organize political life in Kuwait.” 14th parliamentary elections, slated for establish an apparatus for it,” he said, In statements published by Al-Watan yes- July 27. The candidates are distributed as adding that the government waited terday, President of the Supreme follows: three candidates in the first con- before making a decision on the budget Advisory Committee for the stituency; six in the second constituency; for the project “out of respect for the con- Implementation of Islamic Sharia Dr. five for the third constituency; eight for stitutional principles,” which require the Khalid Al-Mathkour said that the the fourth constituency; and 13 for the decision to be passed in the parliament. Constitutional Court’s ruling to uphold fifth constituency. And while candidates’ registration con- the single-vote system must be followed Under Kuwait’s electoral laws, parlia- tinues for the July 29 elections, debate by steps to “complete Kuwait’s democracy ment hopefuls have ten days to sign up has already started on the likely nomi- that remains incomplete given the lack of their names for the elections. nees to run for the speaker’s post in the political clarity regarding the already Kuwait has 435,000 eligible voters who upcoming parliament. “The govern- existing [political] forces.” elect a 50-member parliament for a four- ment’s political calculation will determine According to Dr. Al-Mathkour, a parlia- Ali Abdullah Madhi Al-Khamees Ahmad Haji Lari year term. Meanwhile, the government is the next parliament’s speaker,”said third mentary system in which the cabinet is organisation for liberal groups in Kuwait, He said the elected MPs would be able committed to taking steps in accordance constituency member Dr. Ahmad Al- formed by the political party that wins released the statement apparently in to continue to legislate the country’s way with the law and constitution, regardless Munais. He further indicated that the majority votes in the elections could end response to calls for introducing constitu- towards real reforms which would result of the impact that their implementation announcement of first constituency can- the political crisis in Kuwait and restore tional amendments containing restric- in growth and lead to the much required might have on the political scene, said a didate Abdullah Al-Roumi to run for activity in all aspects of life. “People have tions on public freedoms, which are often stability. He told reporters that Kuwaitis cabinet member recently, in response to speaker “opens the door early for compe- grown tired of years of political instability made by members from the opposition have to be united, especially since it was accusations of delaying in setting the tition,”expressing belief that ministers resulting from cabinet resignations and who are boycotting the upcoming elec- no more a fight between the executive date for parliamentary elections. could vote for him. However, he did not parliament dissolutions,” he said. tions. authority and the legislative authority “Government procedures must be in rule out the likelihood that they might In other news, the National Democratic Meanwhile, the candidate for the third but one among the influential, which has accordance with the judiciary in order to support Ali Al-Rashid, “depending on the Alliance criticized the opposition’s com- constituency for the N.A. Council elec- caused the growth to stop and caused avoid legal hassles or making errors,” parliament’s formation.” Member of the ments on Secretary General Adel Al- tions, Osama Yousuf Al-Tahous, empha- frustration among the public. State Minister of Cabinet Affairs and State annulled parliament Abdullah Al-Tamimi Fawzan’s rejection of the use of “Sharia sized the importance of the upcoming “We have started seeing differences Minister of Municipality Affairs Sheikh told Al-Rai in the meantime that speaker slogans to control the country and abol- period as one that could make a differ- that were never seen before,” he said. He Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah told of the same parliament Ali Al-Rashid has ish the civil state and constitution.” ence between Kuwait making achieve- emphasized the role of voters, particular- Al-Rai on Friday. He emphasized the a strong chance to return to the same “The civil state is no longer just an ments or missing the bus. ly the youth who form a majority and said importance of allowing the judiciary post, given “the very successful job” he option, but a reality that we will never He called for the necessity to back they must vote as per the one person-one enough time to make its decisions “in did during his short-lived tenure. accept a replacement for,” said Al-Fawzan public participation in the democratic vote to choose their public representa- order to avoid repentance later,”and In that regard, parliamentary sources in a statement made available to the process by voting in the upcoming elec- tives. He said his message during the insisted that the judiciary in Kuwait told Al-Rai that a bloc featuring at least press on Friday. He further insisted that tions. He said the voters must choose election campaign would be that the “guides the government” instead of the eight members from the annulled parlia- the Kuwaiti Constitution must “maintain such representatives in the N.A. Council ‘youth have a voice, and it is necessary to other way around. Speaking from ment could be announced soon “with the its civil identity,” and called for “taking the who could take a stand in favour of the participate in voting’. He said it was London by phone, Sheikh Al-Sabah earliest task being supporting Al-Rashid state towards more freedom and civiliza- nation and represent the concerns of the essential that everyone participated defended the Madinat Al-Harir (Silk City) in his speakership bid.” tion.” The NDA, which is an umbrella people. proactively in the elections.

Training program Kuwait holds study at CBK branches on crime rate KUWAIT: A study prepared by the National Assembly KUWAIT: The about crime rates in Kuwait and reasons behind these, Commercial Bank of apart from the nature of crimes, the nationality of Kuwait received a criminals and various other factors has revealed many group of students aspects of behaviour of criminals in the country and registered for the provided comparative data in the field. summer training pro- The study dealt with level of crime in Kuwait and gram organized for their classification from a legal point. It also dealt with the children of the the social aspects, use of electronics in committing CBK employees and crime and detecting these, apart from the number of their relatives as well criminals and comparisons between citizens and as @Tijari account expats involved in crimes. customers. The study also covered crime happening in the Acting General commercial sphere, cases of juvenile delinquency and Manager of the the consequences of the increasing rate of crime, Human Resources including their economic, psychological and social KUWAIT: Participants of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions meeting pose for a group photo- Department Huda effects. graph. Sadiq said in a recent The study brought out that there are 130 inmates in statement that the Kuwait’s prisons for every 100,000 population. training program Huda Sadiq Compared to a random sample from other countries, Kuwait elected president of that started on June one can say that the instance of crime on an average in 23 will continue till Aug 22, adding that it also features a Kuwait is not as high as in the US, Tunisia or the UAE two-week training program at several CBK branches across while it is not as low as in France, Bahrain and Qatar. ARABOSAI General Assembly Kuwait. Thus, it is possible to reduce the rate of crime in KUWAIT: The Kuwait State Audit The meetings have resulted in a institutions in their fields of activity. Kuwait than the current average and it could be Bureau (SAB) was elected president of series of resolutions and recommen- Spreading audit awareness among brought to the level of countries that are considered the Arab Organization of Supreme dations to aggressively crackdown on the public in the Arab countries, as safer in the world. The study indicated that there is no Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI) for a corruption and protect public money this will result in consolidating the society without crime, and some crimes do happen three-year term, SAB announced in a in Arab countries. These included the role of the audit institutions and give wherever people deal with each other in social and press statement yesterday after the approval of the pan-Arab organiza- them more efficiency in accomplish- economic spheres. There is always some deviation in conclusion on ARABOSAI 11th tion’s three-year strategy, plan of ing their missions. conduct which we call a crime. Of course there is an General Assembly. action, budget and research and train- • Channeling and enhancing coop- effect of expats on crime average in Kuwait. “The presidency of ARABOSAI is a ing programs, the statement unveiled. eration between the members of the new success for SAB and an outcome The Arab Organization of Supreme Organization and the specialized Major role for Kuwait at of the relentless efforts exerted for Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI), whose bodies of the Arab League, as well as upgrading and raising the efficiency membership includes all supreme with the International Organization population conference of SAB staff,” reads the statement. audit institutions in the Arab coun- of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTO- It noted that SAB President tries, was established in 1976 to SAI) and other international and KUWAIT: The efforts of the Kuwaiti delegation to the Abdulaziz Al-Adsani will preside over achieve the following objectives. regional bodies related to financial Regional Population and Development Conference were the ARABOSAI General Assembly. Structuring and fostering coopera- audit. commendable, announced Rapporteur of the High consul- Chairman of Saudi General tion in all its forms among the mem- Undertaking the necessary steps tative Committee in the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Dr Auditing Bureau Usama bin Jaffar ber institutions and strengthening in order that the Organization be offi- Fawwaz Al-Husainan. Faqih and President of the Iraqi their mutual ties. cially entrusted with appointing the Al-Husainan said yesterday the delegation noted to the Federal Board of Supreme Audit Encouraging the exchange of financial institutions which will audit participants of the conference which concluded in Cairo, Abdulbasit Turki Saeed were elected views, ideas, experiences, studies and the accounts of the Arab League the importance of separating youth sector from the sport first and second deputies for Al- researches in the fields related to and the organizations, institutions sector in order to follow the international developments in Adsani. audit among the member institutions, and companies it supervises or this field. Moreover, the delegation called for investing the The statement also revealed that and raising the standard of this pro- finances, as well as any other such talents and abilities of youth and giving them a chance in the coming general assembly will be fession both in theory and practice. organizations, institutions or com- different bodies of their countries, so they could play an held in Iraq in 2016. • Provide the necessary assistance panies financed directly by Arab important role in building their societies. Al-Husainan said Kuwait Audit Bureau hosted to the Arab countries planning to countries. In so doing, the that Kuwait focused on the importance of giving youth the ARABOSAI’s 11th General Assembly as establish audit institutions or to Organization will work for the chance to participate in decision making, especially youth well as the 48th and 49th meetings of enhance their existing institutions. improvement of financial auditing below 25 years old who form two-thrids of the Arab world the ARABOSAI Executive Council dur- • Unifying the scientific precepts within these organizations, institu- population, with 100 million male and female.—KUNA ing the period from 23-27 June. and terminology used by the member tions and companies. —KUNA SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 LOCAL MoE accepts undersecretary’s resignation over cheating cases Exam paper leakage

KUWAIT: The Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Nayef Al- Hajraf, yesterday announced his acceptance of the resignations of his assistant undersecretary for public education, Mohammed Al-Kanadari, and the governorate educational area director, Yosra Al-Omar, in the KUWAIT: ‘A Day of Prayer’ being led by Pastor Allan Dytianquin of the wake of recent cheating and exam- National Evangelical Church in Kuwait. paper leakage incidents during the school leaving certificate exams. Speaking at a press conference, Filipino community Al-Hajraf also announced that all subjects’ superiors-general must be holds ‘a day of prayer’ forced to retire and be replaced by senior supervisors in order to avoid By Ben Garcia ed traffic violations. any negative impact on the ongoing test to some students through their Secondary school, which took place expatriate female geology teacher “While we do not necessarily condone ille- final tests. mobile phones. in the absence of two teachers who in Jahra was fired for giving the KUWAIT: Amidst reports of abuse and harass- gal acts, but I pray that God will be the source Further, Al-Hajraf revealed that “Both employees were fired after were assigned as invigilators, both model answers she had received ment suffered by expatriates during the ongo- of strength to people who are badly in need of during the first week of the final the investigations,” he stated. Al- the teachers and the ward supervi- from the control center to some stu- ing crackdowns, the Filipino Community in help. We have a God that listens to his people’s exams, two Kuwaiti employees Hajraf added that in response to a sor were fired, with the school direc- dents. Kuwait joined hands to pray for Filipino expa- cries,” he declared. working at the arts section’s control 45-second video showing chaos tor forced to retire and his both He also blamed the supervisors triates in the country and for the Kuwaiti It was a day for the families and sports center had sent the model answers during a grade eleven Arabic test at assistants suspended. general of various subjects for the authorities and its government. The prayer, activities, but people fervently recited prayers of paper one of grade twelve French Ahmed AL-Beshr Al-Roumi Moreover, the minister said an incidents. held last Friday at the Disabled Sports Club in at the well attended event and were greatly Hawally, was organized by various Filipino touched by the effort. community organizations. The community Meanwhile, Philippine Labor Attache to Fault in transformer prayed for leniency, a much better regulated Kuwait, David Des Dicang has formally and fairer treatment for expatriates of not just announced that his tenure as Manila represen- caused Sulaibikhat Filipino but other origins as well. tative of the Department of Labor comes to an end. He said he would be leaving Kuwait with blackout a feeling of great gratitude as he accomplished many tasks within a few years in office. KUWAIT: A technical problem that made a main trans- He started his six-year tenure as a labor former go out of order caused a three-hour blackout in attachÈ in Saudi Arabia and completed the Al-Sulaibikhat and Al-Doha on Friday morning, a local remaining two years in Kuwait. He appealed to daily reported yesterday, quoting a Ministry of the community to continue its support, espe- Electricity and Water (MEW) official. cially to the newly appointed Consul General The blackout, which started at 1:30 am, raised con- Raul Dado who has been in the country for cerns that the MEW could be facing difficulties in meet- only a few months. ing the increasing demand for electricity amid rising “I urge everyone to continue what we have temperatures. started. We are not done just because I am However, the source, who spoke to Al-Qabas on the going and will be posted in another country. condition of anonymity, explained that emergency Now, our Consul General needs your assis- teams were able to restore power within three hours tance. He has brought many changes for the after the blackout was reported, and assured that the benefit of Filipinos in Kuwait, but he needs power cut had nothing to do with the ministry’s elec- your assistance even more. It is important to tricity-supply capabilities. David Des Dicang rally behind him in his efforts to continue the program he started for the community,” he Demand for electricity and water in Kuwait usually The community prayer was attended by added. peaks during the hottest days of summer, as well as dur- Philippine CDA and Consul General Raul Dado “Community approach to problem helps. It ing Ramadan. This year, the month of Ramadan falls in and Labor AttachÈ to Kuwait David Des is about us the Filipinos and we appreciate summer, which has caused concern among consumers. Dicang. each and every effort you have shared and Although MEW officials have repeatedly provided “A prayer can move mountains. So instead done. We hope that everyone will continue assurance that the ministry will be able to meet the pro- of just playing basketball or badminton every doing what we have started. My duties come jected demand for electricity this summer, they have Friday, we thought of turning the day into ‘a to an end on July 1, and we must support often expressed concerns about the government’s abili- day of prayer’ so we could be protected and Consul General and our new Labor AttachÈ. ty to continue doing so in the coming years unless receive God’s favor,” Dr Chie Umandap, Filipino The Consul General has been here for a few major power plant projects go through as planned. Badminton Committee Founder, and convener weeks and has started many reforms already. Meanwhile, Undersecretary Assistant for Water of the day of prayer. He is doing all he can to change the image of Operation and Maintenance Mohammad Bushehri “It is important to seek God’s intervention, the embassy. In that short period, we have expressed confidence during an interview with Al-Rai guidance and assistance, especially at a time accomplished many things and I believe that it daily about the MEW’s ablility to handle the increased when we really need God’s assistance. In a should not stop,” he noted. electricity demand during Ramadan, saying that sur- prayer led by Pastor Allan Dytianquin of the Finally, he said he was greatly humbled by plus electricity production had been recorded as National Evangelical Church in Kuwait (The the support of the Filipino community during recently as last Saturday. When production exceeds Lighthouse Church), he prayed for the protec- his two year-stint as labor attache to Kuwait. In consumption on a given day, the MEW stores the sur- tion of all Filipinos, and expats of other nation- return, the Filipino community also thanked plus production in a reserve that it calls the “strategic alities who are facing difficulties, especially him for the work and changes he introduced water reserve”, for use in cases of emergency. However, regarding their legal status in Kuwait. and laid down during his tenure. “Indeed, he is the MEW is forced to take water from the reserve sever- KUWAIT: The Secretary General of the Kuwait National Council for Culture, Authorities have already deported a great leader, a labor attachÈ who never Arts and Letters, Ali Al-Youha, inaugurated the second book fair as well as thousands of mainly low-paid Asian work- stopped working for the greater benefit of al times during the summer when consumption rates exceed those of production. art show for young artists, Sarah Al-Arbeed and A’hd Al-Rasheedi, at the 360 ers for working without the proper visa or many,” commented Carlito Galaus, a communi- Degrees Mall. The events are part of the NCCAL 8th Summer Festival. residency papers or on grounds of repeat- ty leader. News in brief

No support for private sector KUWAIT: Member of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdullah Al-Mulla said that the government is working against the private sec- tor and is not supporting it in any way to realize the wish of His Highness the Amir to turn Kuwait into a financial hub for the area. Al-Mulla said the laws in Kuwait were skewed since these are applied to simple people but ignore those influential. He emphasized that fighting prosti- tution and drugs trade should receive priority over deporting hundreds of expats. He said many of those involved in corruption have remained safe ever since the invasion. He added that the political crisis in Kuwait was all by design and such fissures in the society would lead to disasters.

Corona virus precautions KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health has drafted a plan and identified precautionary steps to be taken to deal with any prospective case of the new Corona virus. The plan is in keeping with the new international standards and recom- mendations of the World Health Organization and other international health authorities to control and prevent the virus from spreading. The Ministry of Health has asked doctors in the hospitals and the health centers, both in gov- ernment and private sectors, to follow these procedures. A circular has been sent to all the hospitals and medical centers to immediately notify and report any case of Corona virus, whether it was ascertained or suspected, and file a daily report to trace the virus, look for any new cases and record results in old cases, and to communicate these via fax or SMS daily for an active follow up.

Medicine scholarship deal WASHINGTON: On behalf of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education, Chairman of Kuwait Cultural Office in Washington Dr. Abdulaziz Al- Omar on Friday signed with the West Virginia University (WVU) an agreement by virtue of which the secondment of Kuwaiti students of medicine to the US college will be increased. Under the deal, the third of its kind since 2011, three scholarships will be added as part of the Education Ministry’s program for fostering the Kuwaiti medical cadres. It took to 13 the num- ber of Kuwaitis students of medicine entitled to scholarships at US colleges in the 2013-2014 semester, according to a statement issued by the Cultural Office. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 LOCAL

Local Spotlight In my view Should Morsi A compass quit now? of hope

By Ahmed Zewail

gypt is very different now from the country I By Muna Al-Fuzai experienced when millions were on the streets Ecalling for the fall of Hosni Mubarak’s regime. Despite a myriad of problems, now there is a new energy, or, as the Egyptians say, “hawa gadid” - a new air. The big question is how to channel this energy to forge a new Egypt that is democratic and sustainable [email protected] both politically and economically. The key to moving forward is building confidence was one of those who believed that no blood should among the people with an immediate high-profile be shed for the sake of any one leader or power. I project that captures their imagination and symbol- Idon’t believe that one man should die for the sake of izes what the future can bring. Just as the Aswan Dam another, no matter how important or valuable this per- did that for an earlier generation, the new “City for son is. Also, I was never in favor of supporting anyone Science and Technology” now underway can do for known for misusing power, like the Muslim Brotherhood, today’s hopeful youth. and I also do not support the western countries backing In the 1960s, I personally lived the resounding such forces. I think it is a simply stupid act. So, the ques- impact of President Nasser’s vision of constructing tion today is whether Morsi should stay at the realm in Aswan’s High Dam as a “national project” for control- Egypt and how should the media handle the news about ling the Nile irrigation and the production of electrici- those dead or injured there? Should the west again ty. As the young journalist Emad Ahmed wrote in a kuwait digest intervene and support the victims or is it too late and recent essay on “Egypt’s Bridges” to the future, the the damage has been already done? post-revolution national project for Egypt comparable A young American in Egypt was killed last Friday in to the Aswan Dam must be education. Alexandria during clashes between opponents and sup- Sectarian problems Every family in Egypt understands this. They have porters of President Mohammed Morsi. I do not know personally experienced the deteriorating education why this American was there in the first place but, I guess one is always warned about avoiding a country or By Dr Shamlan Y Al-Essa system over the past 30 years of Mubarak’s reign. place where there is chaos. According to Al-Arabiya Especially for the “Youth of Facebook” who ignited news channel, the dead American was a teacher. The t is no longer right for our local media to concen- that there was no need for licensing as long as schol- the revolution, the focus on a breakthrough in educa- BBC said he was a journalist while Ahram Online website trate only on local issues while ignoring fast paced ars have issued fatwas for jihad. tion that can bring Egypt back to world-class status is said he was a photojournalist. The US Embassy said it Idevelopments in the neighboring region which The news item goes on to say the former MP in in accord with the principles and spirit of their move- was trying to confirm the reports. One Egyptian also often carry a huge risk for us, all because readers pre- the annulled assembly, Falah Al-Sawagh, announced ment - which they fear could be overtaken by “politics died in the Alexandria clashes and 88 others were fer discussing local issues. It should be focussing on an initiative to prepare 12,000 fighters for Allah’s as usual” rooted in the past. injured. Another violent incident occurred in the Tahrir the way the Arab region is currently going through a cause and to help the Syrian people at a cost of KD As Emad has written, two dominant visions have Square when a foreign woman taking photos recording crisis and sectarian wars are moving from Syria to 700 per fighter. shaped the Egyptian political imagination over the a video was attacked. It was not clear whether she was Lebanon, a country where Hezbollah and Al-Aseer Local newspapers reported the killing of some past 60 years. The first has been the socialist party or attacked by pro- or anti-government protesters. So, salf movement are battling in Sidon, and the conflict Sunna youth in Syria and also said some Shiite youth “al-Hisb al-Ishtraki” which came with Nasser’s 1952 Egypt is not safe to travel or stay unless you are an has spilled over to Tripoli. who were killed in Syria were “revolution.” To today’s youth that vision represents Egyptian and it is your country. This may make Lebanon the taken to Al-Najaf in Iraq to be the past. Muslim Brotherhood offices were attacked in second country where such a We have written repeatedly buried there without the fact At the moment, the most organized force is the Gharbiya, Daqahliyah and Kafr al-Sheikh. Of course, all Muslim Brotherhood, or “Akhwan al-Muslimin.” For these incidents were to be expected and no one should sectarian war could break and warned against the religious being announced. out. This war has moved to The question is: who is Emad, they represent the transitional present. From a be surprised. The Muslim Brotherhood represents a sys- and sectarian wars making historical perspective, the Akhwan also are part of the tem that rules Egypt now but is not doing any good. Egypt and may erupt in Iraq responsible for the killing of even more seriously. So inroads into our small and so far our Kuwaiti youth abroad in past as they were founded in 1928, even before One should bear in mind that the revolution in Egypt Nasser’s time. Their appeal comes mainly as a result of changed the people’s attitude, thinking and sentiments. much so that even Tunis and useless wars that we have secure country. Yet it seems the their effective religious message and organized chari- A growing movement in Egypt called the Tamarod, or Libya are facing religious government is preoccupied with nothing to do with? The era the rebels’ campaign, is collecting millions of signatures wars today. of religious wars ended sev- ty work, and because they resisted the regime for so to show widespread anger with President Mohamed We have written repeat- the ruling of the Constitutional eral centuries ago, and our long. The youth movement is aware that old visions Morsi’s regime and is calling for early presidential elec- edly and warned against the Court and mulling ways to children are fighting today cannot take Egypt into the future. So, in the months tions. In support of Morsi, Egyptian Islamists have religious and sectarian wars for nothing other than since Mubarak was overthrown with the Army’s launched a counter-campaign, the Tagarod - or “impar- making inroads into our ensure that it avoids any more defending the ideology or admirable support, the youth, along with a broad tiality” - movement. It advocates that Morsi must com- small and so far secure coun- legal mistakes like the ones that tombs of revered scholars. spectrum of ordinary Egyptians, have kept that spirit plete the rest of his term as per the new constitution. try. Yet it seems the govern- led to the annulment of two The primary responsibility of alive by continuing to go to Tahrir Square on Fridays in Food and fuel costs have already increased heavily in ment is preoccupied with the the deaths of our youth falls what is called “millioniah” or gathering of a million recent months and unemployment is still very high. ruling of the Constitutional assemblies in one year. upon the families because people. They coined a name for each gathering - a The situation in Egypt will not settle down and many Court and mulling ways to first they did not raise their Friday of change (takhier), of anger (khadab), of cor- Egyptians, especially the liberal and middle class people, ensure that it avoids any more legal mistakes like the children with a spirit of patriotism, and instead left rection (tas’hih). Their demand is that the road to understand that the Muslim Brotherhood leaders have ones that led to the annulment of two assemblies in them to fall easy prey to Sunni and Shiite scholars. democracy be paved through the establishment of not improved their lives or increased their salaries. one year. Secondly, the government is also responsible proper constitutions, elimination of old-regime influ- The Foreign investment is still down, compared to The question that we should ask is: Are we because it did not stop the political Islam groups ence, and achievement of justice and equality. Their what it was in the pre-revolution days and tourism is also expectation is a quick remedy to a better economic not doing very well. Safety and stability of a country is exposed to sectarian problems and what are the from politicizing the places of worship, did not probabilities that a similar strife might be triggered oppose the indoctrination induced through educa- status. After so many years of inertia and dictatorship, the key to any social, economic or political development. however, the reality is that these changes will take So far, such signs are not there in Egypt under the here? We say it frankly and clearly that the strife was tion and did not deal strictly with speakers at the sparked in Kuwait. Anyone who says otherwise can mosques and the mixing of politics and religion in years. In the meantime, the people need a compass of Muslim Brotherhood rule and I doubt if that will happen. hope that unites the country and instills confidence In fact, the experience of Muslim Brotherhood in the only be termed stupid and naÔve. For proof, one cooperative societies. and pride. world today has proved it to be a complete failure. It is only needs to listen to the sermons in the Sunni Finally, we find the society as a whole responsible no different in Egypt. mosques, full of anti-Shiite content, and the calls for interjecting our country with the nonsense sec- On June 3, a totally different Friday dawned on the Should President Morsi step down? That question will being given by some Brotherhood and Salaf leaders tarian differences merely due to electoral considera- country. It was a “Friday of hope” for Egyptians. The be answered by the Egyptians themselves and no one to collect donations for the Mujahedeen in Syria tions, and purely personal interests at the expense of day before, a national campaign was launched to else. I hope not to hear any comments by any western secretly, as per a report published by the Al-Jarida the national interest. What we need is a popular ini- build the new City of Science and Technology, follow- country because the more they interfere, the more dam- newspaper on Friday June 21. The news report said: tiative for the sake of Kuwait to establish specialized ing the unanimously-approved legislation by the age they do. They must be told to mind their own busi- Social Affairs Ministry: The majority members in centers for strategic studies away from the govern- Cabinet of Ministers, and a decree of support from the ness. the annulled Parliament say that the campaign to ment because a government which is unable to col- Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. Let Egyptians decide what they really want, and bear invade Syria is not licensed, and thus the ministry is lect power and water bills cannot be depended upon This “city of the future,” as it already being called, all consequences for it. We in the media are watching thinking about sending a memo to the Interior to deal with strategic issues that decide our future which is being built on 300 acres on the outskirts of carefully for the lessons we must learn from history. Ministry with the names of sponsors. Sponsors say destiny at home and abroad. —Al-Watan Cairo, has a transparent governance structure and is completely independent from government regula- tion. The board of trustees that has already been kuwait digest formed includes six Nobel Laureates, the current presi- kuwait digest dent of Caltech and former president of MIT, and a number of influential Egyptians such as Mohamed El- Better late Erian, CEO of PIMCO, who has already made a large The concept of national duty personal donation to the city. Sir Magdi Yacoub, the renowned heart surgeon based at Imperial College in than never London is also a member. It is not surprising that the project has been enthu- By Waleed Al-Rujaib siastically embraced by public opinion. Ibrahim Issa, a prominent journalist and one of the leaders of the By Abdurrahman Al-Shemmary he concept of ‘national duty’ or national inter- regardless of how experienced and well versed he Tahrir protests, has said, “It is the only important thing est is perceived differently by different people might have become. he Cabinet is studying the possibility of establish- depending on several factors like personal As the election day approaches, people in Kuwait proclaimed since the revolution.” Ahmed Moslemany, ing a Supreme Council for economy, according to T interests, political awareness and intentions. It is not are divided into one team which believes that partic- a popular TV commentator, has announced to millions Trecent news, which will be a positive and strategic a concept that could be a constant characteristic for ipation is a national duty to ‘extricate the country of his viewers “it is the only way to the modern world.” step that, if realized, can ensure that Kuwaitis can contin- an entire group of people. out of a crisis’, and another which believes that boy- For 12 years, since I was awarded the Nobel Prize, I ue to live decently. Kuwait is a pioneer when it comes to For some people, public protests and strikes are cotting is a national duty and it is inappropriate to have been laboring to get this project off the ground, adopting the idea of foreign investment among Arab and seen as actions against the national interests. On the take part in elections held under certain conditions only to be frustrated by bureaucrats lacking vision and Western countries. However, similar economic concepts other hand, some people find them to be a national the government outlined. Taking any of these sides Mubarak’s indifference. The “new air” of the revolution are not considered advancement but only transitional duty. This example applies to depends on a person’s level has breathed new life into the project. moves that take a country from one phase to a better the arguments about of awareness and how they Our goal is to develop a non-profit institution of one. For a country that had just discovered that it had whether to participate in the In Kuwait, we have been experi- perceive the national inter- higher learning that is merit-based (no “wasta” or con- huge oil reserves, foreign investment and other econom- elections or boycott these. encing a deep political crisis est is best served. nection), and our model is a hybrid of Caltech, an insti- ic ventures were considered natural next moves that Moreover, it can also be used I personally believe that turned into a necessity during the transitional state ongoing for years and expected tution I am familiar with for more than 30 years, the by governments to question my national duty is to avoid Max Planck Institutes, and Turkey’s Tech. Park. The necessitated by the discovery of oil. While these steps are the patriotism of people to continue for several more, taking part in the elections considered the least that could be done as part of the objective is to revive the production of new knowl- who demand their rights according to preliminary assess- in which I find my dignity, edge by Arabs and to bring the advances of science transitional phase, today these are being considered ‘rev- using peaceful means. Tyrant citizenship and constitution- olutionary innovations’ since the economic development ments. The solution is still hard to and technology to the market and society in this Arab regimes often call such peo- al right being violated. Like awakening epoch. has stagnated. In other words, people are impressed ple ‘troublemakers’, ‘a bunch many other citizens who are when talking about the economic development in the achieve as it requires a level of Our aim is to demonstrate that “Egypt can.” This, by of hooligans’, or individuals political awareness that most proud of the freedom and itself, will have a huge impact on regaining national past but the same is not happening today. ‘serving foreign agendas’. dignity that our country pride Even with the present economic hardship, A country like Kuwait should have already had a In Kuwait, we have been quarters lack, especially within gave us 50 years ago strong economy, one of the strongest worldwide, given Egyptians have decided to invest in the future, with experiencing a deep political the opposition whose leaders through our constitution, I the fact that it launched investment projects relatively crisis ongoing for years and believe that the people must billions of dollars in land and buildings for the project. earlier, compared to its regional neighbors. New expected to continue for focus on minor issues while ignor- remain the source of all pow- In weeks we have already nearly collected the first economies managed to establish an excellent economic several more, according to ing the major ones, and see the er, and therefore must not $100 million in our campaign for a $2 billion endow- system in a very short time. Some of the regional states ment that will ensure the long-term success and inde- preliminary assessments. results only instead of the causes. voluntarily give away the have copied innovative Kuwaiti ideas in economy, and The solution is still hard to right that our forefathers pendence of the project. developed them to attain higher economic position. achieve as it requires a level have struggled to achieve. Our hope is that the international community - the Economy has always been the most important factor of political awareness that most quarters lack, espe- I am aware of the fact that the solution will not Gulf States, the G-20 and the G-8 (which pledged $20 for a state. It is the force that rules the world and all deci- cially within the opposition whose leaders focus on happen tomorrow, and that it will not come on a sil- billion at the Deauville Summit) - will create a genuine sion making process is based on it. The BRICS countries minor issues while ignoring the major ones, and see ver platter. However, I regard myself as the son of partnership with Egypt to invest in the education of have drawn up a strategic plan to challenge the world’s the results only instead of the causes. those who wrestled with the adversities of the sea, our youth so that the gains of the revolution can be strongest systems, before transforming into a political era Political awareness is not something you are born built the Wall with their own arms and fought consolidated with benefits to the region and the in which they can control the global decision making with. It is something that requires comprehension valiantly in defense of their land. Glory and dignity is process. Kuwait has all the qualifications to realize its world. and the ability to analyze based on ideological something that I inherited from them, and is not After more than 50 years of supporting undemoc- dream of becoming an important economic hub. Kuwait approaches that every person is raised on. It also something I learned from books or the Western can reach an advanced economic position and guarantee ratic autocracy in the region, nothing would more suc- needs political organization with an ideology that world. Therefore, I will only participate in the elec- cessfully win the hearts and minds of Egyptians than economic security for its people and future generations if acts as per clear program and goals, as well as collec- tions if they are held as per my conditions, have dia- qualified people were put in the right places. Changing real support for this tangible bridge to the future for a tive work in accordance with a unified point of view. logue only under my terms, and will live only as per people who have liberated themselves with dignity the appointments policy is not just a dream, nor is Working alone often leads a politician to go astray my rights as a Kuwaiti citizen. — Al-Rai rebuilding Kuwait’s economic system. —Al-Qabas and civility.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 LOCAL Zain distributes ‘Machla Box’ to underprivileged families

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecom- House who will oversee and supervise munications company in Kuwait, the successful distribution of the announced yesterday that it has com- ‘Machla Boxes’. Ramadan is the month pleted the distribution of 2000 ‘Machla of kindness and giving, and by initiat- Boxes’ to all areas in Kuwait for the ing this charitable activity, Zain contin- underprivileged families on the occa- ues to lend a helping hand to those in sion of the holy month of Ramadan. need. Furthermore, Zain stated that The company stated in a press an extensive array of programs will be announcement that this charitable ini- executed during Ramadan. The activi- tiative took place for the seventh con- ties will focus on helping less fortu- secutive year and aimed at represent- nate people to enjoy Ramadan happi- ing the strong Kuwaiti traditions dur- ly, as well as celebrating the true spirit ing this time of year. Through this ini- this Holy month brings. The ‘Iftar Saem’ tiative, Zain highlighted the core ele- banquets and popular annual hospital ment of the company’s policy of sup- and care center visits are some of porting the needs of the community many activities that the company will during the month of giving. undergo during Ramadan. Going the extra mile, Zain assured It is worth mentioning that the that the distribution will cover all areas ‘Machla Box’ consists of 11 basic of the country, making sure that all necessities for general meal prepara- underprivileged families’ needs are tion during the fasting month of covered. Ramadan, like dates, lentils, tomato Zain took this opportunity to paste, flour, tea, sugar, pasta, salt, rice, extend its sincere gratitude to Zakat oil and others. Woman robbed in Fahaheel Kuwait hails UN move KUWAIT: A man impersonating as a unravel the mystery behind her case. police detective mugged an Egyptian Police and paramedics reached a street woman and escaped with her jewelry in the area on Friday after receiving an and cell phone, as per a case filed in emergency call about an unidentified on files with Iraq Fahaheel recently. The woman woman being found unconscious. The approached the local police and woman was rushed to the Mubarak explained that she became a victim of Hospital and admitted to its intensive Call for continuity of cooperation the robbery when a car pulled besides care unit in a critical condition. Early her while she was walking home, and a medical tests indicated that she suffered KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait welcomes recent obligations, stipulated by the council resolu- an topics, “thus we look forward to continuity of man came out and forced her into the complications of an overdose of unspec- UN Security Council resolutions concluding tions related to the state between Kuwait and cooperation of the Iraqi Government with the vehicle claiming he was a police detec- ified medications, which prompted the mandate of the special international coordina- Iraq, as well as continuous efforts of the UN State of Kuwait and the international communi- tive. She added that the man assaulted police to file a case of an attempted sui- tor for Kuwaiti missing and POWs and archive Secretary General in this respect, the foreign ty within framework of the tripartite commis- her, stole her jewelry and cell phone cide. The case remains open, pending and charging UNAMI, the UN Assistance Mission minister stated. sion and the affiliate technical committee, before forcing her out of the car and improvement in the woman’s condition. in Iraq, with these files. Deputy Prime Minister The State of Kuwait congratulates “the broth- under chairmanship of the International then drove away. Investigations are on. and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al- ers of Iraq for exiting the Chapter VII, affirming Committee of the Red Cross, with aim of settling Bomb hoax Hamad Al-Sabah publicized an official state- that this (move) will enable them restore their this file. Pedestrian killed A college student was arrested after ment yesterday, reacting to the UN Security regular role on the regional and international In implementation of this mechanism, the A pedestrian was killed in an accident he made a hoax call to force a delay in a Council resolutions 2013/2107, dated arenas, will bolster the bilateral relations ministry will task a senior diplomat in the reported recently in Salmiya. Preliminary flight he wanted to catch but was late 27/6/2013, regarding conclusion of the mission between the two countries and pave way to a embassy in Baghdad to work full time with investigations indicated that the 34- for. Kuwait International Airport officials of the international coordinator and tasking stage where common interests of peoples of UNAMI and follow up closely on this humanitar- year-old Indian man was crossing the combed the Amman bound Jordanian UNAMI with following up on these issues. the two brotherly countries can be served.” ian file and cooperate directly with the Iraqi Blajat Road when he was hit by a speed- Airways plane after a Kuwaiti man The State of Kuwait welcomes these resolu- The exiting from Chapter VII to Chapter VI side. The Security Council issues resolutions on ing vehicle, injuring him fatally. claimed there was a bomb planted on it tions, that were issued as a result of unanimity was fruit of the positive development of the basis of the responsibility to maintain interna- Paramedics pronounced the victim dead that was about to explode. The man among council member states, stipulating sub- relations between the State of Kuwait and the tional peace and security. And when it released on the scene while police apprehended resorted to the hoax call after realizing mission of the file of the prisoners and missing Republic of Iraq, as well as the reciprocal visits these resolutions concerning the state between the car’s Kuwaiti driver and referred him that he had arrived too late to catch the Kuwaitis, repatriation of the Kuwaiti properties by officials of the two countries, namely the sig- Kuwait and Iraq, it sensed the threats to peace to the nearest police station for further plane. He later explained during investi- to UNAMI, under Chapter VI instead of Chapter nificant accords that were signed in these visits and security of the globe. action. gations that he fabricated the threat to VII of the UN charter, with aim of following up and the understanding reached on some bilat- Moreover, when the council decides not to force a delay after he was not allowed to on this file and presenting regular reports to the eral issues and international commitments, abide by these resolutions, such a stance will be Suspected suicide board the plane. The flight eventually council to make the members acquainted with Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid added in the crucial offi- on the basis of its convictions alone, for it is the Jabriya police were waiting for the took off six hours late, while the man developments, pending a final settlement. cial statement. sole power that takes a decision in this respect, condition of a woman found uncon- was referred to the proper authorities to Moreover, Kuwait expresses appreciation for Kuwait, he elaborated, expresses support for whether to abide by these resolutions under scious in the area to stabilize in order to face charges. the significant role of the council, its close fol- the UNSC resolutions and affirms that the issue any chapters of the charter of the UN, the minis- low-up for years to ensure implementation of all of the POWs and missing are purely humanitari- ter concluded. —KUNA Al-Tamimi to present on contractor liability at Kharafi KUWAIT: The Kuwait office of Al-Tamimi and Company, the largest independent law firm in the Middle East, was invited by Chadbourne and Parke and Kharafi National to present on the overview of contractor and engineer liability under Kuwait law and civil code. Kharafi National held four training sessions over the course of a week for over 400 of their employees in the region and was facili- tated by Chadbourne and Parke LLP, a leading US law firm headquartered in New York City, with offices spanning 12 countries around the globe. Philip Kotsis Alex Saleh Al-Tamimi discussed Kuwait specific legal topics at the seminar including: con- business and have open discussions with us Yaqoub Baqer tract formation, breach of contract, liabilities, in order to better their understanding of par- damages and remedies, contractor and engi- ticular legal concepts and, importantly, dis- neer liability, defect warranty and decennial cuss practical implications of the Kuwait liability. Al-Tamimi Partner and Head of legal environment in relation to their busi- NBK hails voluntary work Kuwait Office, Alex Saleh, led off by dis- ness activities.” cussing contract formation and went on to Al-Tamimi and Company’s Kuwait office, a discuss what constitutes a breach of con- joint venture with Kuwait attorney Yaqoub KUWAIT: The National Bank of tract, as well as damages and remedies under Al-Munayae, offers full services in Kuwait and Kuwait released a statement recall- Kuwait law. Following Saleh was Associate the region. ing the voluntary activities carried Ramy Shabana, who gave an overview on lia- Al Tamimi & Company was established in out by the NBK employees through- bilities of contractors and engineers. Also 1989 and is the largest regional law firm, with out the last year. In this regard, presenting from Al Tamimi was Partner Philip 12 fully-owned offices or through partners in Public Relations Supervisor Yaqoub Kotsis, who presented during the second Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Baqer indicated that more than a round of the training sessions. The United Arab Emirates and employs approxi- 100 volunteers took part in social, Chadbourne and Parke team facilitating the mately 440 staff and 230 lawyers. humanitarian and charitable activi- seminar were Dubai based Partner Richard The Kuwait office provides services in ties organized by the NBK every Keenan and Senior Associates Derek Kirton Kuwait through a joint venture with Kuwait year. He further credited the volun- and Aarta Alkarimi. lawyer Yaqoub Yousef Al Munayae. The firm teers’ continuous efforts “which The Kuwait office of Al-Tamimi and Co is able to advise on a wide range of practice transformed voluntary work into a continues to conduct seminars on a variety areas that include: Banking and Finance, deep-rooted culture within the of topics specific to clients needs and Islamic Finance, Construction and NBK.” The NBK annual voluntary requests. Commenting after the seminar, Engineering, Corporate Commercial, Dispute activities included the NBK Philip Kotsis noted, “It is our pleasure to con- Resolution, Family Business and Private Walkathon, the Ramadan charitable duct and participate in in-house seminars on Client Practice, Information Technology, program, as well as visits to patients various topics for our clients. This gives the Intellectual Property, Maritime, Aviation and in the NBK Children Hospital and client an opportunity to inquire on legal top- Insurance, Mergers and Acquisitions, PPP pediatric sections in hospitals ics that are directly applicable to their area of projects, Property and Telecommunications. across Kuwait. Diving team lifts shipwreck near Kubbar Island

KUWAIT: Kuwait Diving Team lifted a shipwreck the state and municipal council in order to pull all odds, Al-Shatti said. from a yacht that had sunk southeast of Kubbar out the shipwreck which posed a threat to coral Al-Shatti thanked all those who participated Island, an official said here yesterday. formations and marine environment in that area. in the operation, affirming that the Kuwait The team’s head of marine operations, It took three months to complete the job and Diving Team would continue its efforts to keep Waleed Al-Shatti, said his group cooperated with the team managed to remove the wreck despite the marine environment protected. —KUNA Mandela a hard act to follow for S Africans Page 10 SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 Follow Mandela example: Obama

US president renews promise to visit Kenya

JOHANNESBURG: US President Barack Obama encour- expanded Security Council not to have African representa- aged leaders in Africa and around the world yesterday to tion. “How we do that and what fashion is complicated, it’s follow former South African President Nelson Mandela’s difficult and it involves all kinds of politics,” Obama said. example of country before self, as the US president pre- “Everybody wants a seat at the table, but when it comes pared to pay personal respects to relatives who have been time to step up and show responsibility, sometimes people gathered around the critically ill anti-apartheid icon. “We as want to be free riders,” Obama said, adding he wasn’t refer- leaders occupy these spaces temporarily and we don’t get ring to South Africa specifically. Zuma responded that he so deluded that we think the fate of our country doesn’t wishes the process of change at the UN would speed up. depend on how long we stay in office,” Obama said. Obama Obama also said he wants to boost trade with Africa spoke at a news conference with South African President and plans to renegotiate an African trade pact to improve Jacob Zuma in the midst of a weeklong tour of the conti- it for American businesses. He said he welcomes competi- nent that also included stops in Senegal and Tanzania. But tion from other nations who have been aggressive in pur- many other African nations are embroiled in religious, sec- suing commercial opportunities in Africa, including tarian and other conflicts. China. “I don’t feel threatened by it. I think it’s a good Obama decided to avoid stopping in his father’s home thing,” he said. He added: “Our only advice is make sure nation of Kenya because of international disputes there. it’s a good deal for Africa.” He said that includes making The International Criminal Court is prosecuting Kenyan sure foreign investment employs Africans and doesn’t tol- President Uhuru Kenyatta for crimes against humanity, erate corruption or take its natural resources without including murder, deportation, rape, persecution and inhu- compensation for Africans. mane acts allegedly committed by his supporters in the Obama also is paying tribute to South Africa’s fight violent aftermath of Kenya’s 2007 elections. “The timing against apartheid by visiting the Soweto area yesterday was not right for me as the president of the United States afternoon for a town hall with students at the University to be visiting Kenya when those issues are still being of Johannesburg. worked on, and hopefully at some point resolved,” Obama At least 176 young people were killed in Soweto town- said. He noted he’s visited Kenya several times previously ship 27 years ago this month during a youth protest and expects he will as well in the future. against the apartheid regime’s ban against teaching local Obama and Zuma appeared at the Union Buildings that Bantu languages. The Soweto Uprising catalyzed interna- house government offices and the site of Mandela’s 1994 tional support against apartheid, and June is now recog- inauguration as the country’s first black president after 27 nized as Youth Month in South Africa. The university years behind bars for his activism. The 94-year-old Mandela plans to bestow an honorary law degree on the US presi- has been in a nearby hospital for three weeks after being dent. admitted with a lung infection. Zuma told reporters that Protesters under police watch demonstrated outside Mandela is in critical but stable condition and the whole the university against Obama’s record on surveillance and nation is praying that he will improve. foreign policy. Demonstrators from a range of trade Obama visited with two of Mandela’s daughters and unions and civil society groups chanted, “Away with intel- eight of his grandchildren yesterday at the Nelson Mandela ligence, away,” holding posters depicting Obama with an Centre of Memory, part of the former president’s founda- Adolf Hitler moustache. “People died in Libya. People are still dying in Syria,” said 54-year-old Ramasimong tion. Obama said he told the family he hopes Mandela Tsokolibane. “In Egypt, in Afghanistan in Pakistan drones draws comfort from the time he’s spending with loved are still killing people. So that’s why we are calling him a ones. “I also reaffirmed the profound impact that his legacy Hitler. He’s a killer.” has had in building a free South Africa, and in inspiring Obama has been trying to inspire the continent’s people around the world - including me,” Obama said in a youth to become civically active and part of a new demo- statement after the visit. “That’s a legacy that we must all cratically minded generation. Obama hosted young lead- honor in our own lives. ers from more than 40 African countries at the White Obama also spoke by telephone with Graca Machel, House in 2010 and challenged them to bring change to Mandela’s wife, while she stayed at his bedside in the hos- their countries by standing up for freedom, openness and pital. Machel said she drew strength from the call and that peaceful disagreement. Obama wraps up his South Africa Obama added a characteristic “touch of personal warmth”. stay Sunday, when he plans to give a sweeping speech on “I am humbled by their comfort and messages of strength US-Africa policy at the University of Cape Town and take and inspiration, which I have already conveyed” to his family to Robben Island to tour the prison where Mandela, she said. The White House said that in accordance Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years behind bars. Obama has with the family’s wishes, Obama was not planning to visit visited the island before, but said it’s a particular privilege Mandela. to bring his daughters back to learn its lessons. —AP In nearby Pretoria earli- er, Obama revered Mandela as “one of the greatest people in history,” referred to him by his clan name as he praised South Africa’s historic integration from white racist rule as a shining beacon for the world. “The struggle here against apartheid for free- dom, Madiba’s moral courage, this country’s his- toric transition to a free and democratic nation has been a personal inspi- ration to me, it has been an inspiration to the world,” Obama said. “The outpouring of love that we’ve seen in recent days shows that the tri- umph of Nelson Mandela and this nation speaks to something very deep in the human spirit, the yearning for justice and dignity that transcends boundaries of race and class and faith and country,” Obama said. “That’s what Nelson Mandela repre- sents, that’s what South African at its best repre- sents to the world, and that’s what brings me back here.” Zuma told Obama he and Mandela are “bound by history as the first black presidents of your respec- tive countries”. “Thus, you both carry the dreams of millions of people in Africa and in the diaspora who were previously oppressed,” Zuma said, reading from a prepared statement. On other topics, Obama declined to com- mit to supporting South Africa’s bid for a perma- nent seat on the United Nations Security Council. He said the UN’s structure needs to be updated and it would be “odd” for an SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Syria army, backed by jets, launches assault on Homs Offensive follows recent gains by Assad forces BEIRUT: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s ry Khalid ibn al-Walid mosque, on the edge of that runs from the capital Damascus through forces launched a major offensive yesterday the Khalidiyah neighbourhood. Syrian state Homs to the traditional heartland of his minority against rebels in Homs, a centre of the two-year- media said the army was “achieving great Alawite sect in the mountains overlooking the old uprising, in their latest drive to secure an axis progress” in Khalidiyah but the Syrian Mediterranean. They have also alarmed interna- connecting Damascus to the Mediterranean. Observatory for Human Rights, an anti-Assad tional supporters of the rebels, leading the Activists said jets and mortars had pounded monitoring group, said there were reports that United States to announce that it will step up rebel-held areas of the city that have been under rebels had destroyed an army tank as troops military support. Saudi Arabia has accelerated siege by Assad’s troops for a year, and soldiers tried to penetrate the Old City in the centre of deliveries of sophisticated weaponry, Gulf fought battles with rebel fighters in several dis- Homs. sources say. tricts. “Government forces are trying to storm The attack on Homs follows steady military The interventions by Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia, a staunch backer of the mainly Sunni rebels, and Shiite Hezbollah highlight how the 27-month-old uprising has divided the Middle East along sectarian lines. Gulf Arab States, PARIS: French President Francois Hollande (right) shakes hands with Iraqi Turkey and Egypt all support the rebels while Kurdish leader Massud Barzani, prior to their meeting yesterday at the Shiite Iran and Hezbollah are actively helping Presidential Elysse Palace yesterday. —AFP Assad whose Alawite community - an offshoot of Shiism - has dominated Syria for more than four decades. Attacks in Iraq’s Sunni Islamist fighters from countries across the Middle East have also flocked to Syria, fight- ing for the rebels in a war that has killed more Sunni areas kill 10 than 100,000 people, driven 1.7 million refugees abroad and displaced another 4 million within BAGHDAD: Attacks in Sunni Arab areas of wave of attacks targeting the militiamen Syria’s borders. Hopes of holding a US and Iraq killed 10 people yesterday, the latest in killed at least eight. The Sahwa are a collec- Russian-backed peace conference have faded, spiralling violence that has left more than tion of Sunni tribal militias who turned with rebels reluctant to negotiate while they are 420 dead this month and sparked fears of against Al-Qaeda and joined forces with the on the defensive militarily and tensions between renewed sectarian war. The surge in unrest US military from late-2006 onwards, helping Moscow and Washington exacerbating their comes as the country grapples with a pro- to turn the tide of Iraq’s bloody insurgency. deep differences over Syria. longed political deadlock and months of They are often targeted by Al-Qaeda-linked The violence has spilled over frontiers and protests by the Sunni Arab community alleg- militants who regard them as traitors. The stirred sectarian violence in neighbouring Iraq ing discrimination at the hands of the Shiite- latest attacks pushed the overall nationwide and Lebanon. Two people were killed in led authorities. Analysts warn that the politi- death toll for June to 428, the third succes- Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli on Saturday, cal stand-off could persist until general elec- sive month the figure has topped 400, one in an explosion and another in sniper fire tions due next year. according to an AFP tally based on reports between the Alawite district of Jebel Mohsen In Abu Ghraib, just west of Baghdad, a from security and medical officials. April and DEIR EZZOR, Syria: An opposition fighter takes position behind a barricade during and adjacent Sunni areas. Despite losing ground bomb in a market killed three people and May saw more than 1,000 people killed in all. clashes with Syrian government forces in this northeastern city yesterday. —AFP around Damascus and Homs, rebels registered a wounded at least 10 others, while in nearby However, figures compiled by the United symbolic victory on Friday when they overran a Garma, gunmen opened fire on a group of Nations are higher still, pegging the death (Homs) from all fronts,” said an activist using the gains by Assad’s forces, backed by Lebanese major military checkpoint in Deraa, the southern policemen and killed three before fleeing. In toll for April and May at more than 1,750. Iraq name Abu Mohammad. Hezbollah militants, in villages in Homs province city where the uprising first erupted. Rami the main northern city of Mosul, meanwhile, has seen a rise in violence since the begin- There were no immediate details of casualties and towns close to the Lebanese border. Three Abdulrahman, head of the Syrian Observatory, three civilians were gunned down in an elec- ning of the year, coinciding with rallies but video footage uploaded by activists showed weeks ago Hezbollah spearheaded Assad’s said the fall of the army post was strategically tronics shop. Separate attacks in Taji, Sharqat among the Sunni Arab minority against what heavy explosions and white clouds of smoke ris- recapture of the border town of Qusair, a former significant and could change the balance of and Mosul - all predominantly Sunni Arab demonstrators see as discrimination and the ing from what they said were rebel districts. rebel bridgehead for smuggling in guns and power in Deraa, where rebels control most of the towns and cities north of Baghdad - left one authorities targeting them. Analysts say a Loud, concentrated rounds of gunfire could also fighters. Last week the rebels lost another bor- old city. The province of Deraa, on the border person dead and 13 others wounded. government failure to address protesters’ be heard. One clip showed thick black smoke ris- der town, Tel Kalakh. Those gains have consoli- with Jordan, has been a conduit for arms sup- Among the victims were one Sahwa fight- grievances has given militant groups recruit- ing from a mosque identified as the 13th-centu- dated Assad’s control over a corridor of territory plies to the rebels. —Reuters er killed and five wounded, a day after a ment fodder and room to manoeuvre. —AFP HRW urges EU to press for Bahrain Egypt group: 22 million activists’ release DUBAI: Human Rights Watch yesterday urged European signatures against Morsi Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to secure the release of Bahraini opposition activists ahead of an EU- Gulf Cooperation Council ministerial meeting in Manama. CAIRO: More than 22 million Egyptians have signed The focus of today’s protests is Morsi’s Ittihadiya The New York-based rights group called on Ashton in a a petition calling for the country’s Islamist president palace in Cairo. As a precaution, the president and statement to “pursue with Bahrain the immediate release to step down, the youth group leading the signa- his family are reported to have moved into the Cairo of 13 high-profile activists and others detained or impris- ture campaign said yesterday on the eve of planned headquarters of the Republican Guard, the branch oned for peacefully exercising their rights”. Currently 13 mass protests aimed at forcing Mohammed Morsi of the army tasked with protecting the president opposition leaders are serving prison terms for playing a from office. The planned demonstrations, which and presidential palaces. As the country waits to see role in an uprising in Bahrain in 2011 led by the Shiite could plunge Egypt once again into a dangerous what transpires today, thousands of supporters and opposition. round of civil unrest, reflect the growing polariza- opponents of the embattled president held rival sit- A court handed down life sentences to seven of the tion of the nation since Morsi took power, with the ins yesterday in separate parts of the capital. accused, including rights activist Abdel Hadi Khawaja who president and his Islamist allies in one camp and With expectations of violence running high, the also holds Danish nationality, and gave the others jail seculars, liberals, moderate Muslims and Christians military has dispatched troops backed by armored terms ranging from five to 15 years. Lotte Leicht, EU direc- on the other. personnel carriers to reinforce military bases on the tor at Human Rights Watch, said it was vital for Ashton and Already, clashes across a string of cities north of outskirts of cities expected to be flashpoints. In EU member states to raise the issue. “If human rights are Cairo over the past week have left at least seven Cairo, the additional forces were deployed to mili- truly at the centre of the EU’s foreign relations...then the people dead, including an American, and hundreds tary facilities in the suburbs and outlying districts. high representative and member states need to show it at injured, and there are deep-rooted fears in the Army troops are also moving to reinforce police the EU-GCC meeting by vigorously pressing for the release country that Sunday’s protests will turn violent and guarding the city’s prisons to prevent a repeat of of the Bahraini activists,” she said. quickly spiral out of control. The Tamarod, or Rebel, the nearly half dozen jail breaks during the chaos of Bahrain, a Gulf kingdom ruled by the Sunni Al-Khalifa movement says its petition is evidence of the wide- the 2011 uprising. dynasty, was shaken in February and March 2011 by spread dissatisfaction with Morsi’s administration, The opposition is demanding Morsi’s ouster, demonstrations led by the Shiite majority. Security forces and has used the signature drive as the focal point CAIRO: Egyptian Mahmud Badr (center), founder of the opposition Tamarod saying he has lost his legitimacy through a series of crushed the protests, but demonstrations still take place of its call for millions of people to take to the streets (Arabic for rebellion) campaign and spokesmen of the campaign Hasan missteps and authoritarian policies. They say early Sunday to demand the president’s ouster. presidential elections should be held within six regularly in Shiite villages around Manama. Ashton is set Shaheen (left) and Mohamed Abdelziz (right) attend a press conference at to chair the joint EU-GCC meeting in Manama with Mahmoud Badr, a Tamarod leader, told reporters months of his ouster. Hardline Islamists loyal to Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled al-Khalifa, in an yesterday a total of 22,134,460 Egyptians have the Syndicate of Journalists yesterday. —AFP Morsi have repeatedly vowed to “smash” the pro- annual consultation examining key issues and ways of signed the petition. He did not say whether there streets to push the president from power. With a sense of doom hanging over the country, testers, arguing that they were a front for loyalists of boosting cooperation. had been an independent audit of the signatures. Morsi, meanwhile, sought to project a business- Defense Minister Gen Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi last Hosni Mubarak, the autocrat ousted in Egypt’s 2011 Syria’s bloody civil war and rising sectarian tensions in Morsi’s supporters, who have long doubted the as-usual image yesterday, meeting with the defense Sunday gave the president and his opponents a revolt, determined to undermine Morsi’s rule. They Lebanon and Iraq will top the agenda, an EU statement validity and authenticity of the collected signatures, and interior ministers to review preparations to pro- week to reach a compromise and warned that the also say that Morsi is a freely elected president who said yesterday. It said that “the EU will shortly deploy a expressed skepticism about the final count. “How tect the protesters and vital state facilities during military would intervene to prevent the nation from must serve out his four-year term before he can be comprehensive package of assistance, with an additional do we trust the petitions?” asked Brotherhood today’s demonstrations. Egypt has been roiled by entering a “dark tunnel.” It was the strongest expres- replaced in an election. 400 million euros in humanitarian and non-humanitarian member Ahmed Seif Islam Hassan Al-Banna. “Who political unrest in the two years since the uprising sion of the military’s discontent with conditions in Many Egyptians fear the new round of unrest support for Syria and neighbouring countries”. “The EU’s guarantees that those who signed were not paid to that ousted autocrat Hosni Mubarak, but the round the nation since Morsi took office a year ago. could trigger a collapse in law and order similar to objective remains to end the suffering of the Syrian peo- sign?” of protests set to kick off today promises to be the In South Africa, President Barack Obama said the one that occurred during the 2011 revolt. ple through a political settlement,” it added. If authenticated, the collection of so many sig- largest and holds the potential to be the bloodiest the US supports freedom of speech in Egypt and Already, residents in some of the residential com- Bilateral trade between the EU and the GCC has natures would deal a symbolic blow to Morsi’s man- yet. In the past week alone, at least seven people the right of protesters to peacefully assemble, and pounds and neighborhoods to the west of the city increased by 45 percent since 2010, and is worth �145 date and put in stark terms the popular frustrations have been killed in clashes between the president’s called on called on both sides in Egypt to avoid vio- are reporting gunmen showing up to demand billion annually, Ashton said. Talks over an EU-GCC free with an administration perceived to have failed to supporters and opponents in cities in the Nile Delta, lence. “We would urge all parties to make sure protection money or risk being robbed. The police, trade agreement have stalled since 2010, partly because effectively deal with the country’s pressing prob- while on Friday protesters ransacked and torched as they’re not engaging in violence (and) police and who have yet to fully take back the streets after the EU insisted on including a section on human rights. lems, from tenuous security and inflation and pow- least five Brotherhood offices across the country. military are showing appropriate restraint,” he said. they disappeared in unclear circumstances in The EU statement on Saturday said other “global issues of er cuts to traffic congestion and high unemploy- Adding to the tension, eight lawmakers from the The opposition, feeling that Morsi may be on the 2011, have stepped up patrols on the outskirts of concern” including the “promotion of human rights” ment. Tamarod, which began its campaign with the country’s interim legislature announced their resig- ropes and frustrated by past offers of dialogue that the city, ostensibly to prevent weapons and would be raised today. GCC member states Bahrain, goal of collecting more signatures than the 13 mil- nation yesterday to protest Morsi’s policies. The 270- proved to be mostly symbolic, has shown no incli- ammunition from coming into the city to be used Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE were to lion votes Morsi garnered in his 2012 election victo- seat chamber was elected early last year by less nation to compromise, and Morsi offered no con- in the case of an outbreak of violence. The army is meet late yesterday to coordinate their positions ahead ry, announced its final tally the day before protests than 10 percent of Egypt’s eligible voters, and is cessions to his opponents when he addressed the advertising hotlines for civilians to call if they run of the meeting. —AFP that organizers vow will bring millions into the dominated by Islamists who support Morsi. nation for 2 1/2 hours on Wednesday. into trouble. —AP US eyes embassy security amid Egypt unrest

WASHINGTON: The United States is work- embassy and consulates.” Rage in the speech in Egypt and the right of protesters Eastern Students Association, Pochter had ing to ensure its embassy and diplomats streets as protesters stormed political to peacefully assemble. “We would urge all hoped to learn fluent Arabic in the spring in Egypt are safe, President Barack Obama offices in Egyptian cities has unnerved parties to make sure they’re not engaging during a study-abroad program in said yesterday after one American was American diplomats, still reeling from the in violence (and) police and military are Amman, Jordan. Pochter’s family said in a killed and opposition groups vowed mil- attack last year on a US mission in showing appropriate restraint,” Obama statement that he had gone to Egypt for lions would march on Cairo in an effort to Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans said in Pretoria, South Africa, while on a the summer to teach English to 7- and 8- oust Egyptian President Mohammed - including the ambassador. The Obama weeklong trip through sub-Saharan Africa. year-olds and to improve his Arabic. “As Morsi. The US government was warning administration appeared eager to show it At least seven Egyptians have been we understand it, he was witnessing a Americans to steer clear of Egypt if possi- was leaving nothing to chance as Egypt killed and hundreds injured in days of protest as a bystander and was stabbed by ble as violence continued unabated. The braced for the one-year anniversary of clashes that have fed an impending sense a protester. He went to Egypt because he State Department confirmed a 21-year- Morsi’s taking power as the country’s first of doom in Egypt. Thousands of Morsi’s cared profoundly about the Middle East. old college student - Andrew Pochter of freely elected leader. supporters and opponents held rival sit- He had studied in the region, loved the Chevy Chase, Maryland - died a day while The Benghazi attacks had followed ins in separate parts of Cairo Saturday on culture, and planned to live and work photographing battles between support- demonstrations hours earlier outside the the eve of planned, nationwide protests there in the pursuit of peace and under- ers and foes of the Islamist president. US Embassy in Cairo. The US ambassador Sunday demanding he leave office. The standing,” the family said. Obama said the US was in direct con- to the United Nations, Susan Rice, initially violence took a personal toll for the US The State Department urged tact with the Egyptian government about claimed the Benghazi incident was a copy- when Pochter, a student at Ohio’s Kenyon Americans on Friday to forego all but security arrangements and was planning cat of the Cairo demonstrations - a claim College with a keen interest in the Middle essential travel to Egypt and moved to ahead for larger protests over the week- that became a major political headache East, was killed Friday in Alexandria. reduce the official US presence in the end. “We’re all looking at the situation for Obama when it was later debunked. The college said Pochter was a religious country. Officials said they would allow there with concern,” Obama said. “Our Citing the challenges in fostering democ- studies major working in Egypt as an some nonessential staff and the families of most immediate concern with respect to racy in Egypt given its authoritarian past, intern for a nonprofit education organiza- personnel at the embassy to leave the protests this weekend has to do with our Obama said the US supports freedom of Andrew Pochter tion. An organizer for the school’s Middle country until conditions improve. —AP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 INTERNATIONAL

Turkey artists demand an end to ‘you vs us’ rhetoric

ANKARA: Turkish artists, journalists and as “looters” or naive youngsters who ment daily Yeni Safak branded him a their “false” coverage of the protests. “We has been blacklisted by rights groups as authors placed a full-page ad in several were being manipulated by “terrorists”. leading figure in a “plot aimed at top- filed a complaint Thursday against CNN the leading jailer of journalists world- newspapers yesterday, calling on the His fierce rhetoric has sharpened the pling the government”. Yeni Safak and Amanpour on charges of inciting wide. And fears are mounting that artists government to stop using divisive lan- divide between his supporters - whom charged that a play directed by Alabora the public to hatred and enmity by mak- who joined the anti-government rallies guage they charge is polarising the Erdogan hails as “the 50 percent” - and held several months of “revolution ing false news,” said Takvim daily news will be banned from performing at festi- country and stoking hatred. The ad, secular segments of society, who have rehearsals” in Turkey ahead of the director Mevlut Yuksel, who submitted vals or staging plays in AKP-led munici- signed by more than 80 people includ- turned the tables on the catchphrase protests with the support of an unspeci- the petition to an Istanbul prosecutor’s palities. ing Nobel literature laureate Orhan and dubbed themselves “the other 50 fied “agency” in Britain. office. World-renowned pianist Fazil Say was Pamuk, was published after a wave of percent”. Journalists and members of The demonstrations, which claimed On Monday, the BBC expressed con- among the musicians to sign yesterday’s often violent protests this month the artistic community have been tar- at least four lives and left thousands cern about a campaign by the Turkish advert. The 43-year-old virtuoso is facing against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip geted by the Turkish authorities over the injured, have calmed down but the gov- authorities to “intimidate its journalists”, a retrial after a conviction for blasphemy Erdogan’s government. “We are con- demonstrations, the most serious chal- ernment’s handling of the unrest has set while government officials have lashed over his Twitter posts was cancelled in cerned,” the advert said. “The ‘you vs us’ lenge to Erdogan’s rule since his Justice off alarm bells over Ankara’s commit- out at international media outlets for April, a high-profile case that has irked rhetoric is sharpening the polarisation of and Development Party (AKP) took ment to freedom of expression and their coverage of the unrest. Ankara secular Turks who are worried about society. office in 2002. assembly. Erdogan, who has branded mayor Melih Gokcek has launched a what they see as creeping Islamic con- “There is an air of frustration and One target of Erdogan’s ire was the turmoil as a plot “hatched by traitors Twitter campaign against BBC Turkish servatism in the predominantly Muslim hatred around,” it said, implicitly point- prominent Turkish actor Mehmet Ali and their foreign accomplices”, has correspondent Selin Girit, accusing her country. Erdogan has won three succes- ing the finger of blame at Erdogan and Alabora after he posted a tweet in a repeatedly accused foreign media of of treason and spying for Britain. sive elections, gaining in popularity his Islamic-rooted government, accused show of support for the protest move- wrongly portraying the mass protests, Erdogan’s regular attacks on the each time. An opinion poll earlier this of becoming increasingly authoritarian ment. Erdogan angrily accused him of singling out CNN and the BBC. A pro- media and a tendency to use the courts month found that the AKP would still after a decade in office. A defiant stirring up unrest and threatened to government Turkish newspaper yester- to silence his enemies have added to come first if elections were held today, Erdogan has inflamed tensions by dis- press charges against him. Alabora said day said it had lodged a formal com- concerns about rights in a country but only with 35.3 percent of the vote, missing the demonstrators - mostly earlier this month he had received plaint against CNN International and its which has long sought to join the compared with nearly half at the last young, middle class and well-educated - unspecified threats after pro-govern- veteran anchor Christiane Amanpour for European Union. Under his rule, Turkey ballot in 2011.— AFP Five dead in Kismayu as leadership dispute rages

MOGADISHU: At least five peo- ties. Other witnesses confirmed the fighting. Senior diplomats ple have been killed in two days the clashes which erupted on earlier told Reuters the of fighting in a strategic Somali Friday and extended into yester- Mogadishu government was port city, a militia commander day, but there was no official expected to accept Madobe as said yesterday, despite talks to death toll. Poor communications the regional leader but on an end a leadership row aimed at to the city made it difficult to interim basis. The government stopping a slide back into broad- obtain a casualty count on has said it is ready to compromise er clan warfare. The threat of the Madobe’s side. but has not said whom it would kind of clan fighting that tore Worried that the clashes could back to hold the post. What hap- Somalia apart over two decades spread and undermine fragile pens in Kismayu is seen as a vital has hung over the city of Kismayu security gains secured by African test of the skill of the new gov- since Ahmed Madobe, leader of peacekeepers in the battered ernment in Mogadishu, in place the Ras Kamboni militia, was cho- nation, the United Nations called for less than a year, in building a sen by a regional assembly in for an immediate halt to fighting federation in a nation torn by war, May to lead Jubaland and its port. and said talks should resolve the deep clan rivalries and breakaway Dozens of people have been dispute. “At the same time as this regions. killed in sporadic fighting since new fighting has broken out, con- Regional and Western powers then between backers of Madobe tacts are underway to put togeth- worry that a slide back into con- and a rival claimant to the leader- er an inclusive process to defuse flict would hand an opportunity ship, Barre Hirale, who is widely tensions,” the top UN diplomat in to Al Shabaab Islamist militants seen as having the backing of the Somalia, Nicholas Kay, said in a to regroup and regain more terri- federal government in statement, adding that fighting tory. African troops led a cam- Mogadishu. “From our side, five would entrench positions and paign that drove the militants out have died and 20 others were “make it all the harder to achieve of major centres, although Al injured,” Ibrahim Saiid, a com- a settlement”. Shabaab still controls swathes of AMMAN: US Secretary of State John Kerry (left) says goodbye to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after their mander in a militia backing Witnesses said Kenyan troops, countryside. That means the second meeting yesterday. — AP Hirale, said by telephone, adding part of the African Union peace- leader of Kismayu and Jubaland that the Ras Kamboni militia keeping force, had been deploy- would in reality only control the behind Madobi had also suffered ing along a vital road in Kismayu port and its immediate surround- Kerry extends Middle an unknown number of casual- on an apparent mission to halt ings. — Reuters East peace mission Top diplomat cancels UAE trip JERUSALEM: US Secretary of State future independent state. while warning time is running out. He John Kerry extended his Middle East Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat is keen to clinch a deal to resume talks peace mission yesterday, shuttling greeted Kerry yesterday at Abbas’ resi- before the United Nations General between Jerusalem and Amman for dence in Amman before the president Assembly, which has already granted more talks with Palestinian and Israeli joined them. Abbas and Kerry had met de facto recognition to a Palestinian leaders on reviving their stalled nego- in Amman less than 24 hours earlier. state, convenes in September. tiations. Cancelling a scheduled trip to Erekat asked how Kerry’s sessions with Netanyahu is concerned that the Abu Dhabi, Kerry flew from Jerusalem Netanyahu and President Shimon Palestinians, in the absence of direct to the Jordanian capital Amman for Peres on Friday went. Kerry respond- peace talks, could use the UN session yet another meeting with Palestinian ed: “It was good, it was interesting.” as a springboard for further statehood President Mahmoud Abbas. He State Department officials said Abbas moves circumventing Israel. With the returned later via Tel Aviv to see Israeli and Kerry met privately for about two Middle East engulfed in turmoil from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hours before advisers joined them. “US protests in Egypt to the Syrian civil for the third time. “Because Secretary efforts are continuing (but) until now war, which is spilling into neighbour- Kerry’s meetings on the peace process no results that can lead to the resump- ing countries, Kerry has said it is time remain ongoing in Jerusalem and tion of negotiations,” a Palestinian for “hard decisions” by Israel and the Amman, we will no longer be able to source, with knowledge of the talks, Palestinians. “It is urgent because make a stop in Abu Dhabi,” State told Reuters. time is the enemy of a peace process,” Department deputy spokesperson It was unclear whether Kerry would he said in Kuwait last week. “The pas- Marie Harf said. Kerry had apologised be able to announce a resumption of sage of time allows a vacuum to be to the United Arab Emirates for his talks before his scheduled departure filled by people who don’t want change in plans. for Asia on Sunday, but US officials things to happen.” State Department An Israeli official involved in the have compared his shuttle diplomacy officials believe the sides will return talks said Kerry’s visit could yield an to Henry Kissinger’s Middle East peace to negotiations once there is an announcement that Israeli and efforts in the 1970s. Kerry saw agreement on confidence-building Palestinian delegates would meet Netanyahu for several hours on measures - such as a partial Israeli under US and Jordanian auspices. Thursday as well as on Friday and had amnesty for Palestinian security pris- “There is such a possibility, but it is not a Jewish Sabbath dinner with Peres. oners - and a formula for fresh talks. certain,” the official told Reuters. A US Israeli officials gave no details of those As an incentive for talks, Kerry is also official declined to comment. Direct meetings. Kerry - now on his fifth visit working on a $4 billion economic Israeli-Palestinian negotiations broke as a peace broker - has said he would plan led by ex-British prime minister down in late 2010 in a dispute over not have returned to the region so Tony Blair, which would channel new Israel’s settlements in the occupied soon if he did not believe he could investments in Palestinian areas via West Bank and East Jerusalem, territo- make progress. He has been guarded the private sector to boost jobs and ries that Palestinians want within a about his plans to break the stalemate, economic growth. — Reuters Jazeera America network ramps up ahead of debut NEW YORK: Al Jazeera America has of CNN. Al Jazeera, which has a sepa- “serious investment”, without specify- hired hundreds of journalists and rate English service called Al-Jazeera ing an exact amount. He added the finalized parts of its programming English, already available in the network will focus on investigative schedule, as it moves ahead with its United States, has been trying to journalism, which they expect will plan to create a mainstream US cable break into the US cable market for a give it a competitive edge. As part of news channel that aims to compete number of years, but it has so far its investment in the US, Al Jazeera with dominant networks like CNN and failed to get significant traction. bought Al Gore’s Current TV earlier Fox. The network, with headquarters Many US consumers remember this year to allow it to compete with in New York City, has already hired that Al Jazeera gained world notoriety US news networks like CNN, MSNBC about 650 employees in the United when it aired videos of Al-Qaeda and Fox News. Terms were undis- States as it gears up for a late-August leader Osama bin Laden’s speeches closed, but analysts estimated the launch, said Ehab Al-Shihabi, the exec- during the early 2000s, and had been deal could be worth as much as $500 utive director of international opera- viewed by many as being anti- million. tions. The network will focus on American - particularly at the height Al Jazeera plans to have 8 minutes regional and local US-based investiga- of the Iraq War. Shihabi acknowledged of commercials in an hour, which is tive journalism for its US program- that there may be a perception prob- lower than the industry standard of ming. It will feature a flagship two- lem among consumers of Al Jazeera 14-16 minutes, Shihabi said, adding hour long news program between 7 being a controversial news channel that the network will launch with 12 and 9 pm, Shihabi told an audience at but dismissed the challenge as one of bureaus in the United States. Al the Aspen Ideas Festival. the issues faced by any startup chan- Jazeera is planning bureaus in major Al Jazeera may face an uphill battle nel. He said the network’s program- cities such as Washington, DC, Los in attracting a loyal US audience, giv- ming will dispel any doubts about the Angeles, Miami and Chicago. The net- en that it is under the patronage of quality of content or any perceived work’s model is based on the one fol- the government of Qatar. It will at first political bias and that a head of US lowed by the BBC, which is UK state be available in only 49 million US operations will be announced soon. funded but independently operated, households - about half of the reach He called Al Jazeera America a Shihabi added.— Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 INTERNATIONAL One restaurant, two countries: A Slovenian border tale

OBREZJE, Slovenia: A neon-green line Monday, business might become a little Croatian side of the border when it was runs across the floor of the “Kalin” restau- bit easier. “They’re going to be a lot looser still the former Yugoslavia. “It was hard for rant in the tiny Slovenian hamlet of with the border, it’s not going to be as me to get used to showing my ID card on Obrezje: step over it and you’re suddenly strict,” says Kalin, who himself has dual the border. The border actually angered in Croatia. Outside, a lone border guard Slovenian and Croatian citizenship. me,” says the 46-year-old sociologist, who stands looking bored as the restaurant’s “Hopefully in one year they’ll open this still buys her bread in Croatia. A softer cook runs out in her apron and signals to road in front. Then it will be much better border regime now will make a big differ- a friend on the other side of the border to because the traffic will go through here.” ence, she says. “Most people in this bor- come over for a chat. Obrezje stands on At the moment, the gravel path is der area expect benefits in their everyday the eastern edge of Slovenia and blocked; a border guard is on duty 24/7; lives.” “Gostilna Kalin” (restaurant Kalin) literally and locals on foot or on bicycle need a Anton Rop, Slovenia’s prime minister straddles an international border that special pass to cross the small stone when it entered the EU, also told AFP: “It’s sprang up just over two decades ago, bridge. Everyone else must go through not important that Slovenia and Croatia right in the middle of its main room. the modern border checkpoint a few had some problems concerning the bor- The result: the fridge with cold drinks hundred metres away, a detour that can ders.” “The important thing is that those stands on the Slovenian side, the cases of take 40 minutes depending on traffic. For two countries have quite a lot of similari- empty bottles on the Croatian side. “This Nada Krkovic, 65, who lives next door to ties, they have a common history, they border was really bad for our business,” the restaurant: “Until we enter Schengen can cooperate very successfully and they says restaurant owner Sasa Josip Kalin, 40. (Europe’s visa-free zone), it will still be a understand each other very well.” Croatia The family-owned eatery was already border. It will be a bit easier but controls is also a prime holiday spot for its neigh- popular with Croatians, who still make up will remain.” bours. “Those two countries are connect- 60 percent of its clientele, when Slovenia Border issues between Slovenia and ed and with Croatian membership, those and Croatia were part of the former Croatia were long an obstacle to Zagreb’s relations will be much, much better,” said OBREZJE, Slovenia: A sign on the wall and a green line painted on the floor Yugoslavia. Independence in 1991 and EU accession talks and even now, they Rop. Already the border guard outside shows the Slovenian-Croatian border going through the Kalin Restaurant on Slovenia’s EU entry in 2004 however intro- have not been solved: the two neigh- Kalin’s restaurant merely growls to tres- June 18, 2013. — AFP duced passport controls between Zagreb, bours have only just agreed to arbitration passers that they should not be there, whose restaurant is entirely under dren’s playground. And he sees no admin- just 30 km away, and Obrezje. in their dispute over 13 sq km in the without moving from the metallic box Slovenian law despite the border running istrative headaches on the horizon. Within the restaurant itself, there is no northern Adriatic. Rajka Krizanac, a “Kalin” where he is sheltering from the heat. A through it, is now looking to expand on “Anyway now it’s going to be the need to dig out one’s passport. But when regular from Jesenice, the next Slovenian young woman wearing earphones cycles the Croatian part of his land - already European Union, so there won’t be any Croatia enters the European Union on town, remembers going to school on the past him without even a glance. Kalin, home to his vegetable patch and the chil- problems,” he says confidently. — AFP Mandela a hard act to Croatia to guard EU’s longest land border follow for S Africans KARASOVICI, Croatia: When Croatia meet the border challenges, Croatia has becomes the 28th member of the spent tens of millions euros of European European Union, it will shoulder a major assistance funds to improve border infra- task - guarding the bloc’s longest external structure, modernise equipment and train Nation caught in emotional reckoning land border in a region notorious for traf- police officers, said interior ministry official ficking. Croatia lies on the so-called Balkans Gilio Toic Sintic. Some 6,000 police officers JOHANNESBURG: In November, just before route which stretches from Turkey across are currently involved in the monitoring Nelson Mandela’s health began a long down- Greece, Macedonia and Serbia, and is used and control of the land borders with ward spiral, the leader of a project to build a chil- by criminal gangs to smuggle people, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia, but anoth- dren’s hospital named after the former president drugs or weapons. Croatian authorities er 300 are needed, he said. The 1,011 km- briefed him on efforts to raise construction must monitor a border more than 1,300 km long border with Bosnia is the most chal- funds. Mandela, 94 years old and infirm, was long - surpassing Finland’s frontier with lenging not only for its length but also for exasperated by the delays. Then the reflexes of Russia - which besides Serbia touches the its difficult terrain dotted with rivers and the world statesman took over. “Well, get me a non-EU states of Bosnia and Montenegro. impassable mountains. few business people. Sit them around my table At the Karasovici crossing, nestled At a police station in Metkovic - a south- here and I’ll tell them why this is important,” among pine-covered hills at Croatia’s far ern Croatian town part of which lies in Mandela said, according to Sibongile Mkhabela, south border with Montenegro, police offi- Bosnia -mostly young officers monitor CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital cial Stane Urlovic said: “Drugs and illegal around the clock six ‘suspicious points’ on Trust. The fundraiser didn’t happen, but the immigrants are our main concern.” Only big screens. “This is a suitable terrain for remark was a poignant hint of the Mandela of last year, some 6,500 would-be migrants (illegal) migrants, they can hide easily and old, the charismatic leader who, as Mkhabela put were caught in Croatia on their way to later ‘get lost’ in the town,” said the head of it, “knew how to make people believe in things Western Europe. They came mainly from the regional border police Mato Barisic. that were not there yet”. Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey and Albania, and Cameras cover these hot spots used by Today Mandela is critically ill in a Pretoria hos- from the African nations of Somalia and human or drug traffickers while Bosnian pital, seemingly close to the end of his life. As Algeria. Urlovic said illegal immigrants - and Croatian officers have joint patrols in the day approaches, whenever it comes, many mostly men in their late 20s, but also cou- the town. South Africans are caught in an emotional reck- ples with babies - often try to sneak in only Barisic said Croatia’s EU entry would not oning. They celebrate this father figure, whose a few hundred meters away from the change much, although the country could jail-time sacrifice and peacemaking role in the Karasovici crossing. “Sometimes we catch now become a destination rather than just transition from apartheid to democracy resonat- the same people only a few hours after we a transit point. “We have been preparing for ed worldwide, but they face the hard road of try- have caught them for the first time and this for years,” he said pointing to a nearby ing to emulate his example and implement his sent them back to Montenegro,” she said. brand new Klek-Neum crossing on the legacy after he is gone. PRETORIA: A well wisher chants prayers in support of former South African President Nelson Once an immigrant jumped out of a Adriatic coast with Bosnia, where some “There’s a part of Mandela in each of us,” said Mandela at the entrance to the Mediclinic Heart Hospital where Mandela is being treated yes- suitcase as an officer was opening it, she eight million people, mostly tourists, pass Anthony Prangley, a lecturer at the Gordon terday. — AP recalled. Another migrant was found rolled every year. But even with sophisticated Institute of Business Science, a University of from ourselves the responsibilities to learn, to be group of older leaders who had led the negotia- up in a carpet put under the children’s feet equipment and new infrastructure, the Pretoria business school whose campus is in better, to aspire to something bigger,” said tions that ended apartheid. “In South African in the backseat of a car. Traffickers charge human eye and long experience “are still Johannesburg. “It’s important to keep that in Mkhabela, the CEO. She said she worried when society, it was the older generation who began for a trip from Istanbul to an EU country what’s most important in carrying out bor- mind because we can start to see him as some- people put Mandela on “such a high pedestal”, to compromise and brought change,” Prangley between Ä5,000 to Ä6,000 ($6,700 to der controls while combating trafficking,” one who is not accessible, or infallible,” he said. setting aside the need to follow his humanitari- said. “It was a message to us, as young people at 8,000), police say. EU border management said Urlovic. “A forged document can be “In doing so, we miss the potential to learn from that time, to kind of learn from that experience.” agency FRONTEX said the illegal crossings recognised only by a good eye that can his leadership.” an values. “This just sounds like another way of saying: ‘We don’t want to be responsible, we feel Mandela, though, was hardly a stuffy patri- in the region - amounting to about 35,000 also recognise fear” in the person carrying Mandela’s achievements were historic even arch. He had cross-generational appeal. He wore people - rose by 33 percent in 2012 com- it, she said. Although becoming a EU mem- though he admitted imperfection and sought to and fear in us there is a ‘Mandela’ that could be unleashed. It’s too big a responsibility, too big a colorful, patterned shirts when president and pared with the year before. Also last year, ber state on July 1, Croatia will not immedi- share credit with others. That humility left a around 600 kg of various drugs were seized ately join Europe’s 26-nation passport free challenge,’” she said. was known for warmth and attention to person- deep impression on many who met him. The at Croatian borders, and the smuggling of Schengen area. The newcomer aims to The business world has taken note of al detail despite a somewhat regal, even stiff anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in jail, but bearing. Those who have worked with Mandela, stolen vehicles is on the rise, police said. To meet that goal by the end of 2015. — AFP was seemingly free of rancor on his release in Mandela as a role model. He ranked fourth on a list of admired leaders, according to a global sur- a philanthropist who joined the fight against the 1990, steering South Africa through a delicate AIDS epidemic in South Africa and other human- transition to all-race elections that propelled him vey late last year of 1,330 chief executive officers in 68 countries. Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs itarian causes, often share what they learned to the presidency four years later. The outpour- with colorful anecdotes about the former presi- ing of support for the ailing Mandela, who was and Mahatma Gandhi led the field in the survey, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The sur- dent, also known by his clan name, Madiba. taken to the hospital on June 8 for what the gov- Achmat Dangor, the former head of the Nelson ernment said was a lung infection, attests to his vey said many CEOs “chose leaders who were persistent in the face of adversity - as well as Mandela Centre of Memory, a Johannesburg- ability to connect and inspire in his country, based foundation, picked up tips about the even if it is struggling to live up to his soaring transformational leaders and leaders who did the ‘right thing’.” stubborn art of fundraising. vision, and around the world. “I’ve been on occasions with heads of state “If and when he passes from this place, one Prangley, the business school lecturer, said a great leader doesn’t just inspire and have many and certain great persons somewhere who made thing I think we’ll all know is that his legacy is a pledge, and Madiba called me and said, ‘You sit one that will linger on throughout the ages,” followers, but also reaches out to other con- stituencies. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King here until they give you something in writing, President Obama said in Senegal before arriving Jr, he said, became more effective by winning you don’t leave,’” Dangor told a foundation audi- in South Africa on Friday as part of an Africa tour. over white Americans, and Mahatma Gandhi ence in May. “‘Thank you, Prime Minister. Your Obama met Mandela’s relatives yesterday, sought to unite Muslims and Hindus, even Excellency, thank you.’ And yes, I didn’t leave though he has said he will not visit the hospital though India was partitioned. President Obama without a note. A million pounds came a couple where Mandela is receiving treatment. The energized crowds early on but now struggles to of years later, but it came.” Mandela also stressed United Nations has recognized July 18, rally people when things sour, according to the importance of getting opposing sides to Mandela’s birthday, as an international day to Prangley, who praised Mandela’s political skill. speak to each other, said Dangor, who described honor themes of activism, democracy and “He understands when to push and when to how he and a colleague once approached responsibility embodied by the former leader. bring other people to the table,” he said of Mandela to discuss dialogue initiatives. Dangor DUBROVNIK, Croatia: Croatian border police officers patrol along the border Organizers of events in his honor suggest partic- Mandela’s skill in balancing firmness and com- recalled: “He listened very carefully and then he between Croatia and Montenegro close to the Croatian village of Karasovici on June ipants spend 67 minutes engaged in acts of promise. said, ‘Listen I want to tell you something. You 5, 2013. — AFP goodness on that day - 67 corresponds to the Prangley said he met Mandela as a student know, when you get people together who agree number of years Mandela is said to have spent in volunteer in Mozambique in the late 1990s, with each other, and they’re friends, that’s not public service. “It’s possible for our societies to recalling how the former president told him and dialogue. That’s a chat. Bring together those who have ‘Mandelas’ so long as we don’t take away his young colleagues that it was a “wizened” disagree with each other.’” — AP British far-right leader arrested Six killed in CAR clashes as LONDON: The leader of the far-right aimed to raise money for a children’s cancer English Defence League (EDL) was arrested charity. The movement said both were yesterday after breaching a police order arrested as they entered Tower Hamlets, an anger mounts over abuses banning a march to the London site where east London borough with a sizeable a soldier was murdered last month, the Muslim community and a large mosque, on BANGUI, Central African in power. The police source said the leaders, Michel Djotodia, has since Thursday that the troubled nation group said. Scotland Yard had warned their way to Woolwich. Republic: Clashes between ex- ex-rebels then “opened fire on the been sworn in as interim president was facing a serious humanitarian Tommy Robinson and other EDL members Footage on Sky News television showed rebels and armed civilians killed six protesters with live bullets, killing but smouldering violence has con- crisis as a result of the coup and its they faced arrest if they went ahead with a Robinson being handcuffed and taken into people in Bangui as anger mounted one person.” tinued to plague the landlocked aftermath. planned walk and rally at the barracks in a police van, although police could not over abuses by the Central African Shots were fired back at the nation. “The wounded keep coming Human Rights Watch said Seleka Woolwich, southeast London, where Lee immediately confirm the arrest. “Tommy Republic’s new rulers, police and Seleka men, killing two, the official in. Most of them were hit by stray had “targeted and killed at least 40 Rigby was hacked to death. Two British con- Robinson & Kev Caroll arrested for obstruct- medics said yesterday. The violence said, adding that another three bullets in various Bangui districts,” civilians, and intentionally verts to Islam are due to stand trial over the ing the police and carted off,” the EDL said broke out on Friday in a northern unidentified people were shot dead Romain Guitizia, the director of a destroyed 34 villages or towns since murder in November. in a statement on its Facebook page, accus- neighbourhood of the capital when in the ensuing confusion. Twenty Bangui hospital, told AFP. “It’s tense February.” Police said the EDL’s plans risked causing ing police of acting like the Nazi Gestapo. a student believed to have been five people were also wounded. here, we’re not sure what is going to Djotodia’s administration denies “serious public disorder” and told the group The group urged supporters “to continue kidnapped by ex-rebels was found “This is a provisional toll that is like- happen,” he said. any involvement in the violence but to hold their rally, timed to mark Armed the walk and lay the flowers at the scene of dead, a police official said on condi- ly to worsen because gunfire from Witnesses said a Protestant senior Seleka members, including Forces Day in Britain, near parliament in Lee Rigby’s murder”. The government had tion of anonymity. “Protesters, most heavier and automatic weapons youth centre and a bank were loot- one of the former rebellion’s top central London. The EDL campaigns against already banned two US political bloggers of them youths, set up barricades was heard in the neighbourhood ed as chaos spread across the capi- generals, issued a statement what it says is the spread of radical Islam in from entering Britain to attend the EDL rally. and started burning tyres on the later on, soon spreading to much of tal. Residents have repeatedly taken demanding an internal dialogue to Britain. But it has been accused of Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer, who set street to voice their anger over the the city,” he said. the law into their own hands over tackle ongoing insecurity and rights Islamophobia and previous rallies have end- up Stop Islamization of America and oper- discovery of the body of a student... Seleka (which means “alliance” in what rights groups say are execu- violations. Bangui has asked the ed in clashes with anti-fascist groups. ate the website Jihad Watch, were forbid- who was abducted in broad day- the Sango language) forces ousted tions and pillaging by ex-rebels. regional bloc CEMAC to boost its Despite the police warning, Robinson den from entering Britain on the grounds light by Seleka forces,” he said, refer- the impoverished country’s leader Relief agencies in the Central troop presence from 700 to 2,000 in went ahead with a sponsored walk through their presence would “not be conducive to ring to the former rebel group now Francois Bozize in March. One of its African Republic warned on a bid to stabilise the capital. — AFP the capital with EDL co-leader Kevin Carroll, the public good”. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Cameron visits troops in an unannounced Afghan trip British PM backs talks with Taleban

KABUL: British Prime Minister David Cameron made an unan- nounced visit to Afghanistan yes- terday, backing talks with the Taleban as his top general said the West missed a chance to strike a peace deal 10 years ago. Cameron visited troops in the southern province of Helmand before flying to Kabul for talks with President Hamid Karzai as the Afghan gov- ernment and international powers try to revive stalled peace efforts. “The encouraging thing, JOSHIMATH: A rescued pilgrim lies on a stretcher while an Indian Air Force Mi-17 hel- although there is a long way to go, icopter hovers in the background at the Joshimath helipad following flash floods in is that the Taleban (have) said they northern Uttarkhand state yesterday. More than 100,000 mainly pilgrims and no longer wanted Afghanistan to tourists have been evacuated from the disaster zone while some 4,000 remain in pose a threat to other countries,” he relief camps after the flash floods and landslides that hit the state on June 15.— AFP said in Helmand in remarks report- ed by the BBC. “There’s a long way to go but alongside our security process, of a big and secure Afghan Retirement homes in vogue as army and police force, a political process makes sense too.” Indians live longer, prosper General Nick Carter told yester- PUNE: The Athashri retirement community southern city of Bangalore, and plans at least day’s Guardian newspaper that an offers the over-55 crowd Western-style four more, catering to independent retirees opportunity to bring peace to amenities such as a clubhouse, gym, library looking for better security and services than Afghanistan was missed when the and pool but with a distinctly Indian twist: a what is available in ordinary housing. Taleban were on the defensive in temple on site where residents worship “A significant section of seniors today are 2002 after they were ousted follow- Ganesh, the elephant-headed god followed independent, financially stable, well-travelled ing the 9/11 attacks. “The Taleban by many Hindus in Maharashtra state. The and socially connected, and as a result have a were on the run,” he said. “At that 180-unit development in the city of Pune, fairly good idea of how they want to spend stage, if we had been very pre- which enjoys better weather and less bustle time after retirement,” said Brotin Banerjee, scient, we might have spotted that than nearby Mumbai, overlooks open fields CEO, Tata Housing, which expects revenues of a final political solution... would and hills and is set in lush gardens - an 950 million rupees ($16 million) from its 700 have involved getting all Afghans appealing escape from the crowds and grime million rupee project investment over three to sit at the table and talk about British Prime Minister David Cameron eats breakfast with troops during a visit to Camp Bastion in the of India’s mega-cities. years. While India is much younger than their future.” southern Helmand province yesterday. Cameron made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan visiting Retirement communities like this one are Japan, China or the United States, the num- Carter, deputy commander of troops in Helmand as the NATO military coalition hands responsibility over to local forces. — AFP just beginning to gain traction in India, where ber of people over age 60 is expected to the NATO-led coalition, acknowl- exile, broke off security talks with Kabul in years. The capital’s airport, attacks on New York and the multi-generational “joint family” structure more than double to 173 million by 2025. edged it was “easy to be wise with the Americans and threatened to its Supreme Court and an interna- Washington. Carter said that Afghan endures despite rampant modernization. The Real estate consultant Jones Lang LaSalle the benefit of hindsight” but concept of housing for the elderly still carries estimates current annual demand for senior boycott any peace process alto- tional aid group’s compound have forces had proven themselves in Afghanistan’s problems were politi- gether. US President Barack Obama also been attacked in recent weeks battle and were ready to provide a social stigma in the country, which accounts homes across 135 Indian cities at 312,000, far cal issues that “are only ever solved for less than 1 percent of the $25 billion sen- outstripping supply of 10,000 to 15,000 new recently said he anticipated “a lot of by heavily-armed Taleban suicide security after NATO troops depart by by people talking to each other”. bumps in the road” towards a deal bombers. the end of 2014. “What the oppo- ior housing industry worldwide. But rising homes now in the pipeline. The search for a peace settlement is incomes, longer life expectancy and the rise After spending two decades in Houston but that it was the only way to end “First of all, people like to negoti- nents of the Afghan government now a pressing priority as the insur- the violence in Afghanistan. ate from a position of strength, and now realize is they are likely to be up of nuclear families as more people relocate looking after their grandchildren, Vidyadhar gency still rages across many parts for jobs are driving demand for retirement and Aruna Gokhale returned to India last year More than 3,300 coalition per- secondly I think the opponents of against capable Afghan security of the country and 100,000 US-led sonnel have been killed in Afghanistan would like to appear to forces who are going to be here in homes in Asia’s third-largest economy, and and moved into a retirement home. troops prepare to exit next year. attracting developers and investors. Developers view such Indians returning from Afghanistan since 2001, peaking at compel the international communi- perpetuity,” he said. “I think that A Taleban office in Qatar that Paranjape Schemes Ltd, which manages overseas, the vast and often prosperous 711 deaths in 2010, according to the ty’s withdrawal,” Carter said. “I don’t there is every chance people will opened on June 18 was meant to Athashri, is among a handful of companies Diaspora known as non-resident Indians or independent icasualties.org website. think it’s surprising that we are see- realize that talking is the answer to foster talks but instead triggered a tapping the burgeoning senior living sector NRIs, as a key target market. “Nobody needs Only hours after the Qatar office ing spectacular attacks in Kabul and this problem.” Peace talks with the diplomatic bust-up when the insur- including Max India Ltd, backed by Goldman us there so we thought we should live our opened, a Taleban rocket attack a continuance of attacks elsewhere.” Taleban were previously anathema Sachs Group Inc, LIC Housing Finance Ltd, lives the way we want to because we are gents used the title of the “Islamic killed four Americans on the largest As NATO troops pull back, Afghan to many Western leaders, with The Covai Group and Ashiana Housing Ltd. young enough to be able to enjoy it,” Aruna Emirate of Afghanistan” from their military base in Afghanistan. Days soldiers and police are taking over Cameron’s predecessor Gordon Tata Housing Development Co Ltd, part of Gokhale, 81, said in her apartment at Athashri 1996-2001 reign. Karzai, furious later, a suicide squad targeted the the fight against the Taleban, who Brown vowing in 2007 that Britain India’s biggest conglomerate, launched its in Pune, where she and her husband, now 84, that the office was being styled as presidential palace and a CIA office, were deposed in 2001 for sheltering “will not enter into any negotia- first senior housing project in May in the grew up. —Reuters an embassy for a government-in- in the most audacious assault in Al-Qaeda leaders behind the 9/11 tions with these people”. — AFP

3 bodies found in SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Three dead bodies were number of cell phones, laptops, and reports, both the members had con- recovered from Quetta city of the internet devices on Saturday, three fessed to plan an attack on the judge. southwestern Pakistani province of days after an attack on a senior judge. They have also confessed to plan attacks Baluchistan, police officials stated yes- “Rangers believe the attack on Justice on senior CID official, SSP Chaudhry terday. According to police officials, Baqar’s convoy was carried out from Aslam Khan, and Superintendent Police the dead bodies were shifted to the inside the prison cells with the help of North Nazimabad, Khurram Warris. civil hospital in Quetta for post mortem mobile devices,” a senior prison official Several contact numbers of the suspect- and identification. Police had con- said. ed militants were also recovered firmed that all three victims received The paramilitary force has also through the cell phones found with the multiple bullets on different body parts recovered a cellular device that they suspects in central jail, paramilitary offi- but the motive behind the killings has believe was used directly in the attack cial said. not yet been revealed. Quetta has on the judge. Over 200 Rangers person- Last Wednesday, an explosion tar- been facing militant insurgency from nel cordoned off the central jail and geting the convoy of Sindh High Court few months killing number of security carried a search operation on a tip off (SHC) judge killed at least seven people personnel and civilian population. by an inmate at central jail. The security and wounded many others in Karachi Meanwhile Pakistan Rangers have officials questioned two members of a city of southern Pakistani province carried out a major search operation at banned organization Lashkar-i-Jhangvi Sindh. The SHC judge, Maqbool Baqir, the central jail of the southern and found them key suspect in the survived the attack but got wounded Pakistani city of Karachi recovering a attack. According to local media seriously in the attack. — KUNA

Karzai: Taleban attack won’t hit peace moves KABUL: The Taleban’s daylight attack on Afghanistan’s presidential palace earlier this week will not deter the government from forging ahead with the peace process, President Hamid Karzai said yesterday. Though the Taleban have indicated they are willing to start peace talks at a new office in Qatar, their violent attacks haven’t ceased. Their ability to carry out well- planned and bold operations was driven home Tuesday when a SUV carrying four Taleban fighters man- aged to make it into a highly secured area by the gates of the palace. Four DIYATALAWA: Visiting Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Taliban gunmen battled Afghan (second left) salutes a guard of honor as chief guest during a graduation security forces for about an hour ceremony for some 64 Sri Lankan army officers in the island nation’s cen- before being killed; a second vehicle tral district town of Diyatalawa yesterday. — AFP involved in the attack blew up at a checkpoint on the way into the area. Karzai downplayed the signifi- cance of the Taleban attack, saying “I China denies changing wish they would spend all the time attacking the presidential palace and policy on Dalai Lama leave the rest of Afghanistan alone.” He condemned the assault but said it BEIJING: China denied changing its Lama as a religious leader but not as a will not deter the Afghan govern- stance on exiled Tibetan spiritual leader ‘political’ figure,” Radio Free Asia report- ment from the peace process. “We the Dalai Lama yesterday, after reports ed. Local authorities had dropped poli- know what the Afghan people want said Beijing had relaxed its policies of cies requiring monks to denounce the - we want peace and stability in publicly denouncing him and banning Dalai Lama, according to London-based Afghanistan,” he said, speaking worship of his image. “Our policy rights group Free Tibet. The issue has alongside British Prime Minister towards the Dalai Lama is clear and been seen as a key source of tension David Cameron at a news confer- consistent, and has not changed,” between monks and government offi- ence inside the presidential palace. China’s state bureau of religious affairs cials. Elsewhere, Afghan authorities said a said in a fax sent to AFP. Reports by a China regularly condemns the glob- suicide car bomber attacked a NATO Tibet-focused rights group and US- al spiritual figure, and has branded him convoy, killing two Afghan civilians. based Radio Free Asia said China was an anti-China “separatist”. China’s top Farah provincial governor’s showing signs of rethinking some religious authority repeated that posi- spokesman Abdul Rahman aspects of its Tibet policy, which has tion yesterday, saying: “If the Dalai Zhawandi said yesterday a man and been blamed for sparking a wave of Lama is to improve his relations with woman on a motorcycle riding near more than 110 self-immolations by China’s government, he must drop his the convoy were killed when the Tibetans since 2009. Authorities in separatist position...and stop making attacker struck Friday evening. Five some Tibetan areas were allowing statements which damage the peaceful civilians were wounded. —AP locals to “openly venerate the Dalai development of Tibet.” —AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Abe chided for querying war apology

TOKYO: A retired Japanese politician freedom. Kono, too, is concerned about increasingly right-wing. An earlier state- ment of the women, but was not consid- Japan and a fuller apology in the Kono whose name is on a landmark 1993 apolo- this push and says Abe’s government ment by his predecessor Koichi Kato in ered a full apology and prompted South statement that acknowledged coercion gy over Japan’s use of wartime sex slaves needs to fully accept that Japan is geopo- 1992 acknowledged a limited government Korea to demand more. used on many of the women - the part that says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s attempts litically part of Asia, and has no choice but role in the brothel operation and recruit- That led to a further investigation by most upsets opponents of the apology. to downplay Japan’s actions before and to deepen ties with China and South Abe has questioned parts of the apology during World War II have hurt the country’s Korea. “You say it’s hard to get along with that say many of the women were coerced global image and could undermine its them, or there is complicated history. Even into providing sex for Japanese soldiers, pacifist pledge. Yohei Kono played a major so, we must overcome the difficulty and be saying there is no official record to prove role in the early 1990s helping Japan con- friends. It’s crucial to keep that in mind and that. He has suggested that he would like front its wartime past and establish make efforts, and prioritize that before it revised, but after recent criticism now warmer ties with its Asian neighbors dur- anything,” said Kono, who retired four says he accepts it. He has said his Cabinet ing years leading up to the 50th anniver- years ago after 42 years at the top of does not necessarily support all of the sary of the end of World War II. Japan’s political world. 1995 apology by then-Prime Minister He said in a rare interview with The As Chief Cabinet Secretary in the early Tomiichi Murayama, Japan’s main expres- Associated Press this week that Abe’s sug- 1990s, Kono was a relatively liberal-leaning sion of remorse for its wartime and colo- gestion that he wanted to revise two politician within the generally conserva- nial past and pledge to peace and elimina- apologies - including a 1995 statement tive Liberal Democratic Party. He helped tion of “self-righteous nationalism.” Abe expressing regret for Japan’s wartime craft - and read to the public on Aug. 4, has also upset China and South Korea by aggression and commitment to peace- 1993 - what has come to be called the repeatedly saying that there is no clear risks setting back by decades relations “Kono Statement” apologizing for “immea- definition of “aggression.” He has cam- with China and South Korea. If the apolo- surable pain and incurable physical and paigned for a “departure from post-war gies are changed, “Japan will be isolated psychological wounds” inflicted on thou- regime,” which virtually means a revision of from the international community. That sands of “comfort women,” mostly Korean the education and social values introduced much is clear,” the 76-year-old Kono said. but also from China, the Philippines, by the 1945-1952 US occupation era. “I’m afraid he (Abe) is underestimating a Indonesia and the Netherlands. That comes along with other nationalis- possible impact of his comments” on The statement - the government’s most tic actions by his government, including Japan’s diplomacy. thorough apology on the matter - won the April visit by several government min- Abe has alarmed China and South praise in Asia and elsewhere outside isters and nearly 170 lawmakers to Tokyo’s Korea by suggesting that he would like to Japan, but faced some criticism at home TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (left) and Lower House Yasukuni war shrine, which memorializes revise Japan’s pacifist constitution so that from conservatives, including members of Speaker Yohei Kono look at a tree during a tree planting ceremony in 2.3 million war dead, including 14 leaders Japan’s military can operate with more Kono’s former party, which has become Tokyo. —AP file photo convicted of war crimes. —AP N Korea likely to get a cold shoulder at the Asia forum Pyongyang keen on opening up talks BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A regional security sum- attend the forum and could hold private meetings ric with diplomatic efforts to get outside aid and mit in this tiny Southeast Asian sultanate is the sort that touch on Pyongyang. Yesterday, North Korea’s concessions. Chang Yong Seok, an analyst at the of venue where North Korea has often managed to longtime foreign minister, Pak Ui Chun, departed Institute for Peace and Unification Studies at Seoul open up sideline discussions with Seoul and Pyongyang for Brunei. He was seen off at the air- National University, said Pyongyang must do some- Washington. This time, while there will be plenty of port by Liu Hongcai, China’s ambassador to North thing to show it’s refraining from continuing talk about Pyongyang, there is little chance of sub- Korea. Beijing is Pyongyang’s biggest ally but has nuclear activities, such as announcing some disar- stantive talk with it. pushed its neighbor on denuclearization. mament steps, if it wants to have talks. North Korea has sought negotiations with the Because the ASEAN forum gathers diplomats Despite its recent bid for diplomacy, North Korea US and South Korea but has ignored their demands from all six countries involved in the long-stalled has raised renewed worries about a nuclear pro- that it first honor prior commitments to move disarmament negotiations it has previously provid- gram that outsiders estimate to include a handful of toward nuclear disarmament. At high-level diplo- ed a chance to use informal, sideline talks to break crude nuclear bombs. Pyongyang followed up its LUKQUN: An armed police officer stands guard in Lukqun township, Xinjiang, matic talks beginning this weekend, it can expect stalemates over the nuclear issue. In 2011, top February nuclear test, its third since 2006, with an China. Violent incidents have spread over the past week in a tense minority the cold shoulder from those countries and others nuclear envoys from the two Koreas met on the announcement that it planned to restore all of its region of western China, just days before the fourth anniversary of a bloody frustrated by Pyongyang’s insistence on developing sidelines of the forum in Bali, Indonesia, and agreed atomic bomb fuel producing facilities. The latest clash between minority Uighurs and the ethnic Han majority that left almost nuclear weapons. to work toward a resumption of the six-nation talks, test drew widespread international condemnation 200 people dead and resulted in a major security clampdown.— AP After a December long-range rocket launch, a though the negotiations remain stalled. The Koreas’ and tightened UN sanctions, which subsequently February nuclear test and weeks of threats to Violence hits west China defend itself from aggression with nuclear strikes against South Korea and the United States, North ahead of 4th anniversary Korea earlier this month made a surprise offer for separate talks with its rivals. BEIJING: Violent incidents have spread over of the violence because of tight controls over Government delegates from the two Koreas met the past week in a tense minority region of information in the region. and agreed to hold senior-level talks on non- western China, just days before the fourth The incidents Friday in Xinjiang came after nuclear issues, but the plan collapsed over a proto- anniversary of a bloody clash between minori- what the government described as attacks on col dispute. The United States responded coolly to ty Uighurs and the ethnic Han majority that police and other government buildings Pyongyang’s appeal for direct negotiations, which left almost 200 people dead and resulted in a Wednesday in eastern Xinjiang. The violence some analysts view as a familiar effort to win aid in major security clampdown. China’s commu- in Turpan prefecture’s Lukqun township killed return for ratcheting down tensions. nist authorities have labeled some of the inci- 35 people and was one of the bloodiest inci- “While it is certainly preferable for North Korea dents - including one that left 35 people dead dents since the July 5, 2009, unrest in the to pursue diplomatic rather than missile or nuclear - as terrorist attacks, and President Xi Jinping region’s capital city, Urumqi, killed nearly 200. tests, all of North Korea’s neighbors by now are well has ordered that the situation be promptly Xinjiang (shihn-jeeahng) is home to a large aware of North Korea’s history of diplomatic initia- dealt with to safeguard overall social stability, population of minority Muslim Uighurs (WEE’- tives as just another tool through which North state media has reported. gurs) in a region that borders Central Asia, Korea has sought to consolidate gains following A state-run newspaper said Saturday that Afghanistan and Pakistan, and has been the periods in which North Korean brinkmanship has authorities had beefed up security in the scene of numerous violent acts in recent driven political tensions to high levels,” Scott region. The latest violence reportedly took years. Critics often attribute the violence in Snyder, a Korea specialist at the Council on Foreign place Friday in southern Xinjiang’s Hotan area. Xinjiang to what they say is Beijing’s oppres- Relations think tank, wrote in a blog post. In one incident, more than 100 knife-wielding sive and discriminatory ethnicity policies. North Korea quit disarmament-for-aid talks with people mounted motorbikes in an attempt to Many Uighurs complain that authorities five other nations - South Korea, the US, Japan, storm the police station for Karakax county, impose tight restrictions on their religious and Russia and China - in 2009 to protest international the state-run Global Times reported. cultural life. The Chinese government says condemnation over a long-range rocket launch. He In another, an armed mob staged an attack that it has invested billions of dollars in mod- added that agreeing to hold talks with the North in the township of Hanairike, according to the ernizing the oil- and gas-rich region and that it “and come back to the table as though nothing has news portal of the Xinjiang regional govern- treats all ethnic groups equally. Calls to local changed since the last six-party talks were held in PYONGYANG: North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun (left) shakes hands with ment. It did not say what sort of weapons the government agencies were either unan- 2008 would imply acceptance” of Pyongyang’s rock- Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Liu Hongcai at Pyongyang airport yesterday mob had. The official Xinhua News Agency swered or were responded to by people who et launches and nuclear tests. before leaving for Brunei to attend the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting.— AP reported a “violent attack” Friday afternoon on said they were unauthorized to speak to Whether or not Washington and its allies ignore a pedestrian street in downtown Hotan city. reporters. State-run media reported that the Pyongyang’s diplomats, North Korea’s atomic aspi- foreign ministers held sideline talks in 2000, 2004, led the North to issue a torrent of warlike threats No casualties were reported in any of the inci- incident Wednesday started when knife- rations are on the agenda in talks surrounding the 2005 and 2007, and top diplomats from Pyongyang and sharply raise tensions on the divided peninsula. dents, which state media said were quickly wielding assailants targeted police stations, a 27-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Washington also met privately in 2004 and Recent satellite photos show signs of new tun- brought under control. government building and a construction site - Regional Forum, which takes place Tuesday in the 2008. North Korea will likely seek similar talks in nel work at North Korea’s underground nuclear test The government’s news portal, Tianshan all symbols of Han authority in the region. Bruneian capital of Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei, but South Korean Foreign Ministry site, the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins School Net, said there were no civilian casualties in Photos released in state media show A draft of the forum chairman’s statement said spokesman Cho Tai-young told reporters Tuesday of Advanced International Studies said in an analy- Hanairike. An exiled Uighur activist, Dilxat scorched police cars and government build- that the meetings would reaffirm the importance of that officials from Seoul aren’t considering meeting sis Tuesday. The analysis said it doesn’t appear to Raxit, spokesman for the Germany-based ings and victims lying on the ground, presum- denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, and that most the North Korean foreign minister on the sidelines. indicate another atomic blast is imminent but sug- World Uyghur Congress, disputed those ably dead. Dilxat Raxit also disputed that participants urged North Korea “to abide by its obli- In Washington, State Department spokesman gests the country has continued to work on its accounts, saying there were several protests in account, saying the violence started when gations” under UN Security Council resolutions and Patrick Ventrell said Monday that he knew of no dis- nuclear weapons program even as tensions eased. the Hotan area against what Uighurs see as police forcefully raided homes at night. commitments made in a joint statement following cussions planned between Kerry and Pak in Brunei, Other issues expected to draw keen media atten- China’s suppressive policies in Xinjiang. He Xinhua said 11 assailants were shot dead, and six-party talks in 2005. and that such talks would be “fairly unusual.” tion in Brunei include South China Sea territorial said 48 people were arrested. that two police officers were among the 24 US Secretary of State John Kerry and his coun- Analysts said North Korea appeared to be disputes and relations between the US and China, “It’s a crisis of survival,” said Dilxat Raxit, people they killed. “This is a terrorist attack, terparts from South Korea, China and Japan will repeating its pattern of following aggressive rheto- the world’s two biggest economies.—AP who called for international observers to be there’s no question about that,” Foreign sent to the region to help curb what he said Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said was excessive violence against Uighurs by the Friday at a regular news briefing. “As to who S Korea halts launch of anti-North leaflet Chinese government. It has not been possible masterminded it, local people are still investi- to independently verify the different accounts gating.” — AP SEOUL: South Korean police yesterday by the North. A group of defectors from North 200,000 leaflets critical of Pyongyang over the stopped a planned launch of anti-Pyongyang Korea and US human rights activists had said tense border. leaflets following a threat of violent retaliation they would use gas-filled balloons to drop But a contingent of plain-clothed police- China media warns of potential men prevented the activists from unloading the pamphlets and other materials for the ‘counterstrike’ as sea row rages launch from a pickup truck at Imjingak, a tourist site near the border. BEIJING: Chinese state-media accused the “If the Philippines continues to provoke Hours earlier, the North’s military warned it Philippines of using the ASEAN group of China... a counterstrike will be hard to would fire upon the launch site, denouncing nations as an “accomplice” in the violation avoid,” the editorial said. Members of the the activists as “human scum” and warning the of its sovereignty claims in the South China ASEAN group hope to reach a legally bind- launch site was “within the range of direct Sea yesterday, and warned of a potential ing code of conduct aimed at easing ten- sighting strike”. “counterstrike”. The editorial in the overseas sions over disputed areas in the Sea, which A leading activist, Park Sang-Hak, was taken edition of the People’s Daily, the mouth- is claimed almost in its entirety by Beijing, into custody briefly after he attempted to piece of China’s ruling Communist Party, leading to long-running disputes with sev- drive the vehicle through a police line to get came as the Association of Southeast Asian eral neighboring countries including the to the planned launch site, some 300 meters Nations (ASEAN) was due to meet in Brunei, Philippines. (1,000 feet) away. “I’m wondering what they’re with disputes in the Sea expected to domi- China has resisted ASEAN efforts to cre- so afraid of. nate discussions. ate a legally binding code to govern con- Why is it illegal? Why is it wrong in what we The Philippines, which has sought closer duct on the sea, and analysts say Beijing will are doing?” Thor Halvorssen, president of the ties with Washington amid territorial dis- continue to oppose any agreement weak- New York-based Human Rights Foundation putes with Beijing, “calls on the United ening its claims. The Philippines this year (HRF), told journalists. “If South Korea is going States as ‘patron’” and uses ASEAN as an sought UN arbitration over its dispute with to do everything because of threats from “accomplice,” the editorial said. It added China, a move condemned by Beijing. A US North Korea, then South Korea is a hostage. that the Philippines was guilty of “seven destroyer joined the Philippine Navy’s flag- South Korea is not a free country,” he said. sins,” including the “illegal occupation” of ship this week for military exercises close to Police stopped similar launches in April and parts of the Spratly Islands, strengthening the Scarborough Shoal, which China insists May this year, citing protests from local resi- control over disputed coral reefs, inviting it owns. Countries around the region have dents living in the area. Local residents oppose foreign companies to develop oil and gas boosted spending on their navies in recent such action as the North has threatened to resources in disputed waters, and promot- years in response to tensions, raising fears PAJU, South Korea: South Korean policemen surround a truck containing anti-North shell sites used to launch leaflets which often ing the “internationalization” of the Sea. of a military conflict. —AFP Korea leaflets to block a planned launch at the entrance of Imjingak peace park in carry messages such as calls for an uprising Paju near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas yesterday.—AFP against the communist regime. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 INTERNATIONAL

Conservative backlash greets US immigration bill

WASHINGTON: Conservatives have real immigration reform.” The four ty and enforcement was tightened. But the most controversial element of “amnesty” bill. “There’s probably con- drawn a bull’s eye on the immigration Republicans who joined four Those conditions were never met, potential reform, what to do with 11 cern about primaries” in the House too, bill passed by the US Senate, insisting Democrats in crafting the legislation and millions more slipped illegally million people living in the shadows, noted a Republican congressional aide. the landmark measure will fail as is and were well aware of the potential politi- across the US-Mexico border or over- has yet to be addressed. “Chairman The party’s 2012 presidential candidate vowing political retribution against cal pitfalls, perhaps none more than stayed their visas. Conservative law- Goodlatte does not believe in a special Mitt Romney was ridiculed when he Republicans who voted for it. The Rubio, a potential 2016 presidential makers now warn that immigration pathway to citizenship,” a Judiciary aide said “self-deportation” was a viable pol- bipartisan immigration reform bill candidate who has been a darling of reform is doomed if it once again puts said. icy for illegal immigrants. But even passed 68-32 in the Senate Thursday the small-government tea party move- legalization before border security. Lawmakers headed back to their after Obama won re-election and with support from 14 Republicans, ment. “The Senate #immigration bill is a mis- districts for a week-long break, and Republican leaders called for outreach many of whom now face accusations “It’s been a real trial for me,” Rubio take. Border security, not amnesty, is some Republicans like Tennessee’s to minority groups like Hispanics, die- they let down conservatives opposed said candidly on the Senate floor this the answer,” congressman Phil Gingrey Senator Bob Corker will find the wel- hard conservatives have largely resis- to legislation that lays a pathway to cit- week, acknowledging that his office said on Twitter. Obama, on a trip in come mat missing. Corker co-authored ted the Senate’s immigration reform. izenship for 11 million undocumented has been flooded with phone calls and Africa, called House Speaker John the pivotal amendment that dramati- And yet immigration reform people. emails by “increasingly unhappy” vot- Boehner in a bid to nudge him to take cally boosts border security, and while obstructionists could face their own Those lawmakers, including high- ers. Conservatives worry about the up immigration reform. Boehner has his important role helped bring some backlash. “We were at the edge of the profile figures like Senator Marco bill’s $46 billion price tag, and they are already said the chamber will not take skeptical Republicans on board, it Jordan River, but after the Senate, we Rubio, “will have to go back home and skeptical about a Congressional up the Senate bill but seek to pass its angered hard-line conservatives. “I officially got our feet wet,” Reverend explain the votes they cast, and explain Budget Office report which estimated own legislation with tougher border think most tea party members feel Samuel Rodriguez, president of the to their constituents why it’s not that the bill would lead to dramatic security measures. completely betrayed” by Corker, National Hispanic Christian Leadership amnesty, even though it is,” Dan Holler deficit reduction. Equally important, House Judiciary Committee chair- Nashville Tea Party president Ben Conference, told the New York Times. of Heritage Action, a lobbying arm of many see the Senate making the same man Bob Goodlatte insists on a piece- Cunningham told the Jackson Sun. “If 11 million immigrants are left in the the conservative Heritage Foundation, mistakes that plagued 1986 legislation, meal approach, and his committee has Some tea party activists have open- middle of the water and do not reach told AFP on Friday. “In a very real sense, when Congress approved an amnesty approved four bills, including one that ly called for conservatives to challenge the promised land, neither will the the Senate passage of the Gang of 8’s for three million undocumented work- gives state and local government Republican Senators in upcoming pri- Republican Party reach the promised bill killed what we think is any hope for ers on the condition that border securi- broad interior enforcement powers. mary elections if they voted for the land of the White House.” —AFP Phoenix and Las Vegas bake in scorching heat Smaller jets, propeller planes more likely to be affected PHOENIX: A blazing heat wave Valley took photos of the harsh The scorching weather presented (47 Celsius) on Friday, two degrees expected to send the mercury soar- landscape and a thermometer that problems for airlines because high short of the expected high, in part ing to nearly 120 degrees (49 read 121. The mercury there was temperatures can make it more dif- because of a light layer of smoke Celsius) in Phoenix and Las Vegas expected to reach nearly 130 ficult for planes to take off. Hot air from wildfires in neighboring New over the weekend settled across degrees (54 Celsius) through the reduces lift and also can diminish Mexico that shielded the blazing the West on Friday, threatening to weekend - just short of the 134- engine performance. Planes taking sun. Las Vegas still was expecting ground airliners and raising fears degree (57-Celsius) reading from a off in the heat may need longer near record highs over the week- that pets will get burned on the century ago that stands as the runways or may have to shed end approaching 116, while Phoenix was forecast to hit nearly 120 degrees (49 Celsius). The record in Phoenix is 122 degrees (50 Celsius). Temperatures are also expected to soar across Utah and CALIFORNIA: The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus sings as same-sex couples into Wyoming and Idaho, with wed at City Hall in San Francisco. —AP triple-digit heat forecast for the Boise area. Cities in Washington state that are better known for cool, Gay marriages resume in rainy weather should break the 90s next week. California with flurry The heat is the result of a high- pressure system brought on by a SAN FRANCISCO: Same-sex marriages that were for years, their nuptials came together in a flurry shift in the jet stream, the high-alti- outlawed in California 4 1/2 years ago resumed in a when a three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court tude air current that dictates rush after a federal appeals court took the “unusual, of Appeals issued a brief order Friday afternoon dis- weather patterns. The jet stream but not unprecedented,” step of freeing couples to solving a stay it had imposed on gay marriages has been more erratic in the past obtain marriage licenses, before the US Supreme while the lawsuit challenging the ban advanced few years. Health officials warned Court had issued its final judgment in a challenge of through the courts. The legal fight concluded people to be extremely careful the state’s voter-approved gay marriage ban. Wednesday when the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that when venturing outdoors. The risks Within hours of the appeals court’s action Friday, Proposition 8’s sponsors lacked standing in the case include not only dehydration and the four plaintiffs who in 2009 sued to overturn the after Harris and Gov Jerry Brown, both Democrats, heat stroke but burns from the con- ban had exchanged vows during hastily arranged refused to defend the ban in court. The decision lets crete and asphalt. Dogs can suffer ceremonies that drew crowds of well-wishers as the stand a trial judge’s declaration that the ban violates burns and blisters on their paws by news spread that the weddings were back on. “I was the civil rights of gay Californians and cannot be walking on scorching pavement. at work,” lead plaintiff Kristen Perry said, adding that enforced. The high court said, however, that it would Cooling stations were set up to she rushed home to Berkeley to change into a gray not finalize its ruling “at least” until after the 25 days shelter the homeless as well as eld- suit so she could marry her now-wife Sandra Stier at the ban’s backers have under the court’s rules to erly people who can’t afford to run San Francisco City Hall. California Attorney General seek a rehearing. The 9th Circuit was widely expect- their air conditioners. In Phoenix, Kamala Harris declared Perry and Stier “spouses for ed to wait until the Supreme Court’s judgment was Joe Arpaio, the famously hard- life” as hundreds of supporters looked on and official before clearing the way for same-sex mar- CALIFORNIA: Heat waves rise and distort Hollywood Boulevard during a major heat wave in nosed sheriff who runs a tent jail, cheered from the balconies ringing the couple’s riages to start again. The ban’s sponsors, who like Southern California on June 28, 2013. Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in planned to distribute ice cream and perch under City Hall’s rotunda. The other couple in gay marriage supporters were caught off-guard, most areas of Southern California. —AFP cold towels to inmates this week- the Supreme Court case, Paul Katami and Jeff complained that the San Francisco-based 9th end. Officials said personnel were Zarrillo, was married at Los Angeles City Hall 90 min- Circuit’s swift action made it more difficult for them scalding pavement. The heat was highest temperature ever recorded weight by carrying less fuel or car- added to the Border Patrol search- utes later wearing matching white rose to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision. so punishing that rangers took up on Earth. “You have to take a pic- go. Smaller jets and propeller and-rescue unit because of the boutonniËres and with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa “The resumption of same-sex marriage this day positions at trailheads at Lake ture of something like this. planes are more likely to be affect- danger to people trying to slip presiding. has been obtained by illegitimate means. If our Mead in Nevada to persuade peo- Otherwise no one will believe you,” ed than bigger airliners that are across the Mexican border. At least “Your bravery in the face of bigotry has made opponents rejoice in achieving their goal in a dis- ple not to hike. Zookeepers in said Laura McAlpine, visiting Death better equipped for extreme tem- seven people have been found history,” said Villaraigosa, who was pulled from his honorable fashion, they should be ashamed,” said Phoenix hosed down the elephants Valley from Scotland on Friday. peratures. dead in the last week in Arizona last day in office tour of the city to officiate the Andy Pugno, general counsel for a coalition of reli- and fed tigers frozen fish snacks. The heat is not expected to The National Weather Service after falling victim to the brutal impromptu wedding. gious conservative groups that sponsored the 2008 And tourists at California’s Death break until tomorrow or Tuesday. said Phoenix reached 116 degrees desert heat. —AP Although the couples fought for the right to wed ballot measure. —AP US online child privacy Five years after her freedom, rules set to get stricter WASHINGTON: Toughened US regulations on work, Facebook, is mostly unaffected because its Betancourt urges forgiveness online privacy for children take effect tomorrow, policies don’t allow children under 13 to join. offering new protections amid the growing use of Chester said this remains a concern because of BOGOTA: Five years after her rescue “I can still see the movement of Betancourt has given up Colombia’s Betancourt now hopes the gov- mobile apps and social networks by youngsters. Facebook’s “sophisticated data tracking” for mar- from FARC rebels, former Colombian the grass when the helicopter land- political arena, preferring to focus her ernment’s peace talks with the FARC, The new Federal Trade Commission rules are keting. “We don’t think COPPA (the new rules) will presidential candidate Ingrid ed on the coca field,” she said. energy on her human rights founda- which began six months ago, will being hailed by some as a milestone, but critics be enough to protect children from the onslaught Betancourt says she vividly remem- Betancourt was kidnapped in south- tion. But she sparked controversy and bring an end to the conflict that has claim they could stifle the growth of child-friendly of the Facebook business model,” he said. bers July 2, 2008 - the day an army ern Colombia on February 23, 2002, outrage among Colombians following left 600,000 people dead and more websites and services. The rules from the US Implementation could lead to some confusion helicopter took her to freedom. But along with her campaign manager her release when she sought compen- than 3.7 million displaced in 50 watchdog, in updating the 1998 Children’s Online because strict limits apply only when websites are now, the onetime hostage, who says Clara Rojas during her longshot bid sation from the government over her years. “Forgiveness is obviously a Privacy Protection Act, include stricter privacy “directed” at children. Some critics claim this could she has taken some time to rebuild for the Colombian presidency as a kidnapping, accusing the state of fail- central element, but not forgiveness protections for children under 13 by expanding stifle some websites by forcing them to demand her life, is preaching forgiveness as green party candidate. She said she ing to protect her. “This affair hurt me a in the form of charity,” she said. “We the definition of “personal information” to include age verification. The Application Developers the way to achieve peace in emerged from her ordeal “more lot. I thought that it was very unfair. I are all, in Colombia, responsible for geolocation data, as well as photos, videos and Alliance, which represents some 20,000 app mak- Colombia after decades of conflict. humane,” though her return from felt that it was very spiteful,” said this horrible war. We are all part of a audio files. ers, had asked for a delay in the rules, saying the Far from the lush jungles where captivity was initially tough because Betancourt, who eventually gave up generation that, with forgiveness, They also ban “behavioral advertising” direct- changes “are so significant and the penalties so she spent six years in captivity, “you return to a world in which you her legal bid. “It prolonged the time I must assume this responsibility.” ed toward children without parental notice and severe that, absent delay, many developers and much of it in chains, the Franco- no longer belong.” needed to get myself back together.” The two sides struck a first deal consent. This would prevent children from getting publishers will simply stop publishing, placing Colombian woman recalls the feel- last month related to the thorny “re-targeting” ads, which are based on browsing their entire business at risk.” ing of being released from the issue of land reform, but other stick- history. “This is an important victory for privacy Daniel Castro at the Information Technology clutches of the Revolutionary Armed ing points-like allowing rebels who rights on the Internet,” said Jeffrey Chester of the and Innovation Foundation meanwhile said the Forces of Colombia (FARC). “There is repent to avoid to jail-still have to Center for Digital Democracy, which spent four new rules are “misguided” and could prevent web- satisfaction to have been able to be resolved. Despite the misery she years lobbying for the new rules. “There is no sites and developers from developing child-friend- survive. It’s quite a primal feeling, endured in captivity, Betancourt more secret tracking or behavioral tracking,” he ly services. “The real problem is that we’ll see sites but that’s the way it is,” Betancourt voiced support for suspending jail said. “Online services can’t secretly follow a child and apps that will either ignore the rule and ignore told AFP in an Internet video inter- sentences. “We can’t continue with around the Web and target the child with adver- the age of the user, or if they are directed at chil- view from London, where she is a justice of vengeance. Peace will tising” based on the youngster’s profile. dren, they will significantly reduce the features. Or studying for a doctorate’s degree in require us to accept a certain Nineteen public health, consumer and digital they will move to paid models,” Castro said. He theology at Oxford University. degree of impunity, it’s inevitable,” rights groups endorsed the new rules, telling the added the rules “set a default so high on privacy During recent spring cleaning, she said. FTC they are “necessary to protect children and and so low on functionality that it is crippling the she came across a box filled with her A Gallup Colombia poll, howev- assist parents in light of the growing use of com- space for children. It locks the child online space jungle belongings: A radio, a watch er, showed Friday that 80 percent of puters, mobile phones, and tablets, the increasing into something that is not very usable.” “that always shows the exact jungle people were opposed to amnesty amount of data that is collected through these Some say the rules may have little impact time,” her detainee uniform, socks for the rebels in return for their par- devices.” Endorsing groups include the American because children are often more tech-savvy than and underwear. “The feelings I got ticipation in political life. Betancourt Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the their parents and find ways to circumvent con- from taking out these mementos remembered that the FARC com- Consumers Union and the Center for Science in the trols. “It’s incredibly easy for kids” to get around are completely different from those I mander who held her prisoner was Public Interest. The rules also apply to mobile apps age verification, said Stanley Holditch, online safe- felt when I put them away,” the 51- quite brutal. He was captured dur- and “plug-ins” similar to the Facebook “like” button ty expert at McAfee, which recently released a year-old said. She still recalls the ing her release and has been in jail used on millions of websites, but with limitations. study showing that 85 percent of US children small details of her rescue by under- for the past five years. Would she Third-party plug-ins will be responsible only between 10 and 12 used Facebook. The study cover soldiers who had duped the forgive him? “Life gave him the pos- where they have “actual knowledge that they are found one in four in that age group said they had rebels into thinking they were hand- sibility to understand what he made collecting personal information from users of a cleared their browser history or used private ing 15 hostages-including BOGOTA: A file photo taken on July 2, 2008 shows Franco- us go through since he’s now a pris- child-directed site,” according to the FTC. browsing to avoid detection, and 10 percent said Betancourt, three Americans and 11 Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt (right) hugging her oner, like we were,” she said. “If I had Although the new rules are aimed at protecting they had configured privacy settings to hide con- Colombian troops and police-to a mother Yolanda Pulecio upon her arrival at the Catam air base him in front of me, I would simply children on social media, the biggest social net- tent from their parents. —AFP humanitarian mission. in Bogota. —AFP hug him.” —AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 ANALYSIS14

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Washington Watch Egypt after June 30th

By Dr James J Zogby

egardless of how events develop in the days that will follow June 30th in Egypt, consideration must be given to the situ- Ration that now exists: Egypt is now facing a crisis more sub- stantial than the one that led to the downfall of the Mubarak gov- ernment. In the past few years: food and fuel prices have soared, unemployment has risen sharply, the crime rate has tripled, and in just the last year alone there have been almost 9,500 demonstra- tions and protests nationwide; •A dangerous divide now exists in the country with most citi- zens having lost confidence in the government, fearing that it is using unconstitutional means to consolidate its grip on power. The rhetoric used by both sides has accelerated, reaching, at times, dangerous levels of incitement; •Despite having a serious legitimacy problem, the president and his party have not taken steps toward national reconciliation, and instead have mounted an assault on their opponents and Egypt prepares leap in the dark. Again. many institutions of civil society; •The opposition political groupings, though representing a majority of Egyptians, are too new and too weak to compete with By Alastair Macdonald and Yasmine Saleh believe Sisi and a new generation of leaders said. “No one will be able to oppose the will of those terrorists inflict - as they will in the days the well-established Muslim Brotherhood organization; elevated by Morsi want to grab long-term con- the people,” he added. “At least, not for long.” to come.” Such talk, while impossible to verify •The Egyptian military is in a quandary. It is the most trusted gypt is heading for a “dark tunnel”, says trol in a full coup by a military that is held in Veteran commentator Mohamed Hassenein how widespread it is, somewhat supports alle- institution in the country. While fearful that the protests on June the head of its armed forces. How he and high regard by almost all Egyptians. But many Heikal, who has close ties to the military, told a gations by Morsi’s government that agents 30th could escalate into violence and mass disruptions, the mili- Ehis generals respond to a political show- of the Islamists’ adversaries, from hardline television interviewer the army was concerned provocateurs from the old regime are behind tary appears hesitant to squander the public’s trust by forcefully down in the streets may determine whether its Mubarak nostalgists to liberal idealists, seem at a lack of vision for the future among politi- recent clashes. inserting itself into the political arena. Instead they have issued an new democracy survives to see the light. The ready to welcome a short-term shove by the cians: “The army will always side with the peo- How easily the army could quell violence is ultimatum to both sides (the government and the protesters) call- warning at the start of the week from General army to abort the direction the revolution has ple,” he said. “Whether their will is expressed at also unclear. Morsi has relied increasingly on ing on them to engage in a national dialogue to resolve differ- Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi was presented as a wake- taken and give a second chance to efforts to the ballot box or in some other way.” support from more militant Islamists, including ences and find a way forward; up call to the rival factions, President agree an institutional framework to end the Few independent observers can assess Al-Gamaa al-Islamiya, a movement that spent •In the midst of this crisis that is roiling Egypt, the US has badly Mohamed Morsi and his Islamist allies on one polarised deadlock. with much certainty how the showdown years fighting the old regime and had ties with misjudged the situation. To many Egyptians the US has appeared side, a disparate coalition of liberals and a Whether the army will do so, and how far it between the factions will play out. Both seem al Qaeda. Its leaders, many freed from jail after to side with the president and the Muslim Brotherhood, turning a mass of Egyptians simply frustrated by eco- might push Morsi, probably depends on two unwilling to flinch: Morsi and his Muslim the revolution, speak openly of taking up arms blind eye to the public’s deep discontent; and finally nomic stagnation on the other. potential triggers: The first, Sisi spelled out Brotherhood insist on their electoral legitima- again to defend the president. They fear a •Whether or not the called for June 30th demonstrations But the velvet glove of Sisi’s language, urg- explicitly, is violence. If there is blood on the cy and tell opponents just to fight another return to army rule would mean prison again materialize, whether or not they are sustained or produce violent ing politicians to find consensus and avert tarmac, perhaps gunplay, the generals who election in due course; the opposition coali- for them, or death. clashes, whether the army enters the fray or remains on the side- bloodshed, could not conceal an iron-fist of already have troops deployed in the back- tion demands Morsi resign and make way for Nathan Brown said an army move that tried lines - one fact is clear: both sides to this fight have constituencies possible intervention, even if he was widely ground, could invoke “national security” and a an interim authority to reset all the rules to shut the Islamists back out of the system and political realities that cannot be ignored. The Muslim Brotherhood remains the best organized, most disciplined force believed when he said the generals, secure government failure to keep order. “The army before new elections. “The two sides’ demands could prove bloody: “If it came to denying the in the country. But the opposition to the Brotherhood, though not and prosperous in their new role, have no wish has made its position clear: it will not allow vio- are pretty maximal so I see possibilities for real Islamists political power, the Brotherhood, yet an electoral force, is motivated by the real fears and grievances to go back to running the country. One thing is lence and won’t stand by if things seem to be confrontation,” said Nathan Brown, an expert probably with the support of Al-Gamaa, will of a substantial majority and is a reality that cannot be ignored. clear. The “consensus” Sisi urged politicians to getting out of control,” one military source told on Egypt’s transition at George Washington fight,” he said. “That’s what could be very very The Muslim Brotherhood wasted a golden opportunity to be reach this week is absent. A vague offer from Reuters on Thursday after the opposition University who was in Cairo this month. nasty ... but I don’t think a full-scale military magnanimous in victory. After winning parliamentary elections, Morsi of collaboration was met with disdain rejected Morsi’s overtures. Leaders on neither “Significant violence is a possibility. “Even if takeover is the most likely intervention. they should have reached out early on to include all of their oppo- from the opposition. side seemed fully capable of controlling their you have military intervention it’s not clear of There’s all kinds of other things they could do nents in a national dialogue. And they should not have broken So whether the generals step in, with their supporters, he added. what kind or whether it would solve anything.” short of that.” their promise to skip the contest for the presidency. Then after half million men, US-funded hardware and a The second, less explicit trigger, is how the Opponents accuse the Brotherhood of Yasser El-Shimy, Egypt analyst at the winning that office, with a minority of the electorate, they should 60-year-old sense of entitlement, now military may interpret the popular will. While feigning interest in democracy while aiming to International Crisis Group in Cairo, said he have realized that they had to secure the trust of those whom depends on how the next few days play out at their financial sponsors in Washington have entrench themselves deep in the state as believed that the most the army was likely to they had defeated. They should have insured that a broad cross- flashpoints like Tahrir Square and Morsi’s angered the opposition by urging them not to Mubarak’s people did. Morsi and his allies in do was use its strength to force both sides section of the society was involved in the drafting of the constitu- palace in Cairo and on the streets of a dozen overturn the result of Morsi’s election, the turn accuse many in officialdom, and the toward the sort of compromise Sisi spoke tion - so that all Egyptians would feel that they had an equal say in other major cities across the country. The num- army listened to the voice of the street before, media, of sabotaging their efforts. Anti-Islamist about in his warning last Sunday: “Even if the shaping the future of their country. bers on the street will matter. So too will vio- in ousting Mubarak. A number of protest sentiment in the police and other security protests are massive and there is really bad The Muslim Brotherhood did not do any of these things. lence. Both sides say they take heart from Sisi’s movements since the uprising have fizzled out organs that led Mubarak’s fight against them violence,” he said, “If the army is to intervene, it Instead, after winning, they began to overreach. They used an promise to defend the “will of the people”. For quickly. That cannot be ruled out again. for decades adds an element of doubt to the will not be to pressure Morsi to resign, or call unrepresentative body stacked with supporters to write the con- the Islamists, that means the president and Although a petition against Morsi claiming to government’s ability to staunch the kind of for presidential elections, but rather to try and stitution. They consolidated their hold over the reins of power, have 15 million signatures lends weight to violence that might trigger an intervention by make some compromises on the constitution declared the president to be above judicial review, and embarked government freely chosen in a series of elec- on a campaign attacking the judiciary, the press, and non-govern- tions at which they defeated a rudderless anecdotal evidence that many will show up. the army. and the government, in order to appease all mental organizations. opposition. The military source who spoke to Reuters One source inside one of the domestic parties.” Yet those compromises are unlikely to In the process, they have alienated a substantial majority of But Morsi’s rivals believe they can bring mil- said a turnout at opposition protests on the security agencies told Reuters this week that get any easier, especially if more blood is spilt, the public who have recoiled from what they see as the presi- lions more out to demonstrate, especially scale of 2011 - many millions drawn from many in his organisation were hoping that a leaving Egyptian democracy in peril: “It is get- dent’s intention to establish a new authoritarian Islamic regime. today, the anniversary of Morsi’s inauguration, across society and prepared to stay on the violent confrontation could bring down ting more and more complicated to find a The president’s opponents though large in number have not yet to show that the popular will lies elsewhere - streets for days or weeks - could see Morsi Islamist rule: “There’s a battle coming between political solution,” said a senior Western diplo- coalesced into a cohesive political force with broadly recognized much as they did when the Arab Spring upris- obliged to relent: “If the protesters’ numbers us and the jihadists,” he said. “We need to mat in Cairo. “And the more active the army credible leadership. Lacking in organization and structure, they ing of early 2011 persuaded the army that exceed those seen during the revolution, then cleanse the country of them. More state agen- becomes, the weaker civilian institutions will have not been able to win elections and are fearful that before Hosni Mubarak’s days in power were over. Few everybody’s position will have to change,” he cies will join us once they see the violence be. It will be a loss of legitimacy.” — Reuters they develop that capacity, the Muslim Brotherhood will have irre- versibly established their authority over all of the state’s institu- tions. Feeling powerless to make change through democratic processes, the opposition has felt they have no recourse but to Syria peace conf: Don’t hold your breath demonstrate. Through all of this unrest, the president has not only appeared unmoved, he has become hardened in his resolve to By Louis Charbonneau ticipate in the process. The United States, like United Nations and Brahimi, who for months ping in himself to try to broker a peace deal if move forward without changing course. The result is June 30th. the Syrian rebels, says Assad and his family has threatened to quit the post like his prede- Brahimi throws in the towel, the envoys added. In the lead up to this day of reckoning, the US Ambassador to ow deep is the divide separating Russia should play no role in a transitional govern- cessor, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Outgoing US Ambassador Susan Rice, who Egypt delivered an address which was read by many Egyptians as and the United States on Syria? A photo ment, though Russia says there should be no Annan. Annan quit the job last year out of frus- will soon take up the post of Obama’s national chiding the demonstrators for not respecting the legitimacy of Hfrom the recent G8 summit in Northern conditions on the talks. Kerry and Lavrov will tration at the way the dispute between Russia, security adviser, said earlier this week that the the government, while appearing to support the Morsi govern- Ireland says it all - two grim-faced leaders discuss Syria again next week on the sidelines of Assad’s main arms supplier, and the United council’s failure to take decisive action on Syria ment. That may or may not have been the intention of the slouched in their chairs, Barack Obama biting an Association of Southeast Asian Nations con- States, which supports the rebels and recently was a “moral and strategic disgrace”. “The Ambassador, but by giving short shrift to the concerns of many his lip and Vladimir Putin staring at the floor. The ference in Brunei, the United Nations said on announced it would begin providing them with repeated failure of the Security Council to unify Egyptians that the Morsi government was undercutting the very foundations of civil society and a democratic order, and by not awkward photo opportunity, which went viral Tuesday. arms, has left the Security Council in a state of on the crucial issue of Syria I think is a stain on calling out the many practices of the government that have erod- on the Internet, highlights the increasingly There are other sticking points in discussions paralysis on the Syrian issue. Russia and China this body and something that I will forever ed public trust in the future of a participatory democracy, the tense relationship between the former Cold War on how to make what UN diplomats have been long ago ruled out sanctioning Syria and have regret - even though I don’t believe that out- Ambassador put the US in the uncomfortable position of being foes who find it difficult to agree on a series of calling “Geneva 2” take place at all - who will vetoed three Western and Gulf Arab-backed res- come is the product of the action of the United on one side (and in fact the minority side) of a deeply divided high-profile issues, including Syria and a fugitive represent Assad’s government and the Syrian olutions condemning Assad’s government for States,” Rice said. polity. At this date, we don’t know what will occur on the days US intelligence contractor whom Putin refuses opposition at the negotiating table. There is still an increasingly sectarian war that the United British Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant echoed that will follow June 30th. What we do know is that when the dust to extradite. Washington and Moscow have no agreement on the lineup of potential nego- Nations says has killed more than 90,000. Rice’s unusually strong words, which were clear- settles Egypt will still be divided, will still be facing enormous eco- been trying since May to organize an interna- tiators. Then there is the issue of whether Richard Gowan of New York University pre- ly aimed at Russia and China. He also defended nomic challenges, and will still be in need of a national dialogue tional peace conference to bring an end to the Assad’s other key ally Iran should participate, as dicted that a collapse of Kerry’s peace confer- the United Nations against suggestions that the that can chart a new course for the country. Whether the military violence. But hopes that such a conference will Russia wants but Western governments dislike. ence plan will increase pressure on Obama to organization itself was somehow responsible can or will be the agent that facilitates this process is uncertain. take place anytime soon - if at all - are fading Recently, Assad’s forces have enjoyed some send more and heavier weapons to the Syrian for the Security Council’s failure to act on Syria. But, at this point, that appears to be the best that can hoped for. quickly. US Secretary of State John Kerry and military successes. They recaptured two towns rebels. “If the Geneva proposal fails, there will be “People talk about it being a stain on the United Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov originally near the Lebanese border, while rebels com- pressure on the U.S. to move beyond its current Nations but you can’t blame the United NOTE: Dr James J Zogby is the President of the Arab announced that they would try to hold the con- plain about insufficient arms and ammunition. offer of light weapons to the rebels, especially if Nations,” he said, adding that the responsibility American Institute ference, which is intended to bring rebels and This, diplomats say, makes both Assad’s govern- Assad’s forces score more victories,” Gowan said. lies with its member states. “We have tried very representatives of Syrian President Bashar Al- ment and the opposition more reluctant to seek “Kerry’s bet on Geneva may backfire by demon- hard over the last two years to secure some Assad’s government to the negotiating table, by a compromise and diplomacy in Geneva - Assad strating that diplomacy is really a lost cause, but leverage for the Security Council in this crisis as All articles appearing on these the end of May. because he thinks he can win the war militarily, perhaps Kerry, who has reportedly argued for it’s unfolded,” he said. “Unfortunately we’ve had pages are the personal opinion of But the date keeps slipping. First it was and the opposition because it does not want to air strikes, is fine with that,” he said. three resolutions vetoed by Russia and China ... bumped to June, then July. Earlier this week UN- negotiate from a position of weakness and is Washington’s cautious move to begin arm- Events on the ground might have unfolded very the writers. Kuwait Times takes no Arab League peace mediator Lakhdar Brahimi, holding out for more weapons. ing moderate Syrian rebels - not Islamist mili- differently had those resolutions been adopted.” responsibility for views expressed who held talks with senior US and Russian offi- Assad’s foreign minister, Walid Al-Moualem, tants who are increasingly present in the con- A March 2011 council resolution authorized mil- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- cials in Geneva, ruled out a peace conference told a news conference earlier last week that flict - came after it said Assad’s forces had itary intervention in Libya and gave a green ers to voice their opinions. Please before August. Diplomats at the United Nations authorities were ready to form a broad-based crossed a “red line” by using chemical weapons. light for NATO to mount an operation to protect in New York say it is unclear whether the peace government of national unity. But he made The Syrian government denies the charge and civilians that led to Libyan leader Muammar send submissions via email to: opin- conference will take place at all. “It’s not looking clear that they were not planning to give up says the rebels have used chemical arms. It also Gaddafi’s ouster and death at the hands of rebel [email protected] or via snail too good,” a senior Western diplomat said. control of Syria. “We head to Geneva not to accuses Western and Gulf Arab governments of forces. No Western nations have called for mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. The point of the conference was to revive a hand over power to another side,” he said. arming the opposition. UN Secretary-General something similar in Syria, and Russia has plan adopted last year in Geneva. At that time, “Whoever on the other side imagines this, I Ban Ki-moon, now in his second and final term, vowed to prevent a similar move in Syria. The editor reserves the right to edit Washington and Moscow agreed on the need advise them not to go to Geneva.” Some diplo- is increasingly worried that he may be remem- There may be no swift end to the war. And any submission as necessary. for a transitional Syrian government, but left mats say the ebbing hopes for a serious peace bered as the man who failed in Syria, UN diplo- even if the opposition were to prevail, it is open the question of whether Assad could par- conference highlights the impotence of the mats told Reuters. He has even considered step- unlikely to bring stability. — Reuters NEWS SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 Lebanon tourism pays price for Syria’s war

ALEY, Lebanon: Dia’s restaurant in the since the start of the year,” he said. Lebanese resort village of Aley is deserted. Although confident that the industry Most years, he caters to thousands of rich will recover, Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud Gulf Arab tourists and to visiting expats, said the figures for the start of the season but this year no one has come. “Usually, were pitiable. “The occupancy rate at there’s so many people here that even find- hotels in Beirut is barely 35 percent this ing a parking spot is hard. Now, there’s so month, half of the usual at this time of few people that we let them park right out- year. “Outside Beirut, it’s catastrophic. We’re side the entrance,” complained the 27-year- talking about five percent compared to the old. His neighbour, a cake shop owner, said usual 35 percent,” Abboud told AFP. The sales are down by 50 percent compared atmosphere in Beirut, dubbed party capital with June last year. “In other years, we had of the Middle East, is not so morose, and clients coming in every 15 minutes. Now, Christian areas such as Byblos or Jounieh it’s a miracle if someone enters,” he said, have also fared better than other areas. hiding his worry behind a smile. But Hezbollah bastion Baalbek, home to Lebanon is reeling from the spillover of one of the world’s most beautiful and best war in neighbouring Syria, with deadly sec- preserved Roman sites, has been hit hard. tarian clashes, elections postponed, the It has been targeted by rockets fired by absence of a government and the influx of rebels fighting Syria’s President Bashar Al- half a million refugees. The Mediterranean Assad, after the Lebanese Shiite group country’s beaches, superb Roman and Hezbollah joined the war fighting along- Phoenician sites and legendary nightlife side regime forces. The rocket attacks’ only are barren. Early this summer, the six oil- but noted victim was the famed interna- producing Gulf monarchies sounded the tional music festival, traditionally held in death knell for this season’s tourism when the temple of Bacchus, and headline act they told their citizens to avoid Lebanon American soprano Renee Fleming can- for security reasons. celling her trip to Lebanon. It is now Well-heeled visitors from the Gulf nor- expected to be held at a different venue, mally account for 65 percent of the coun- but without Fleming. For now, other music try’s tourists, but the number of Saudis, festivals at Byblos and Beiteddine remain Kuwaitis and other Gulf tourists this June is on schedule. 80 percent lower than in June last year. An Elsewhere, in northern Lebanon the already bad situation grew even worse last port city of Tripoli is home to an old souk weekend when news bulletins carried and a crusader castle. But today, it is also footage of a major 24-hour firefight in the scene of frequent sectarian battles southern Lebanon’s city of Sidon, pitting between supporters of opposite sides in BEIRUT: Empty tables are seen in a restaurant on Beirut’s corniche with a sea view of the capital’s landmark Pigeon’s Rock on June the army against radical Islamists. Eighteen Syria’s raging conflict - Sunni Muslims and 26, 2013. — AFP soldiers were killed. Alawites, the Shiite offshoot sect to which visits relatives every year. “I won’t come scourged Lebanon from 1975 to 1990. since 2013 began, their union said. The port city of Sidon is home to a Assad belongs. Many Lebanese living this year, and I’ve also advised my children “Before you could escape through Syria. Fashion brands have all started their sales beautiful old district, fish restaurants, abroad are accustomed to crises afflicting against going,” she said. US-based Leila Now, we’d be trapped.” early this year, with some slashing prices souks (traditional markets) and even a their home country but even they have agreed. “The country is going down the Tourism Minister Abboud said 200 wed- by as much as 90 percent. The tourism soap museum. “As soon as you even utter decided to stay away this summer, fearing drain,” she told AFP by phone from dings that had been planned for the sum- industry is now looking elsewhere to drum the word ‘weapons’ you’ve killed tourism,” they may become trapped. Michigan. “I was planning on going in mer have been cancelled. “This means a up business, and travellers from Iraq, Paul Achkar, head of the Lebanese hotel “Nobody in his right mind would go to June, but I cancelled. We didn’t want to go $100-million loss,” he said. The restaurant Jordan and Egypt have begun to arrive. association, told AFP. “Three hundred Lebanon right now,” said Elvira Hawwa, a through the hell we suffered during the and nightclub businesses have been hit “They aren’t as worried by the violence,” tourism establishments have closed down Lebanese living in Madrid who generally civil war,” she said of the conflict that hard, suffering a 50 percent drop in sales Abboud said. — AFP Rowhani looks to detente with world Haj in focus amid MERS virus fears Continued from Page 1 of the Islamic republic, including representing Khamenei Continued from Page 1 extent of this virus is right now.” Leading virologist in the top national security council since 1989. He also Laurent Kaiser of the Geneva University Hospitals told foes for his populist economic agenda, and what his enjoys the widespread support of reformists and moder- UN World Health Organisation (WHO) head Margaret AFP: “It’s really a balance between too much precaution critics call mismanagement of vast oil wealth. ates, in particular that of pragmatic two-time ex-presi- Chan sounded the alarm to ministers at the agency’s and no precaution. At this time, we have to be worried, Rowhani pledged to replace that approach with “mod- dent Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. Rowhani’s election has annual congress in May. “We need to get the facts clear we have to be careful.” eration” in which “a balance must be achieved between created a surge of hope among the population that there and get the appropriate advice to all your countries While MERS centres on Saudi Arabia, there have been where your pilgrims want to go to Makkah. It is some- laboratory-confirmed cases originating in Jordan, Qatar realism and idealism”. “People have chosen a new path... will be change, including the easing of restrictions at thing quite urgent,” she said. and the United Arab Emirates. Britain, France, Germany, one that is of change,” he said of the ballots cast by nearly home. Experts point first and foremost to figuring out the Italy and Tunisia have had cases who were either sent 37 million voters, a turnout of more than 72 percent. He In his address yesterday, he urged the authorities to basics of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) there for care or who fell ill after returning from the also repeated his campaign promise of employing “the be more tolerant over civil freedoms. “Joy and exhilara- coronavirus. Is it transmitted by contact - if a patient con- Middle East. France, Italy, Tunisia and Britain have also most qualified people with any mindset on the condition tion is the people’s right,” he said of two nights of street taminates his home or workplace with droplets contain- seen limited transmission among patients who had not of moderation” to form a trans-factional cabinet “that is parties, one after the announcement of his election and ing virus? Or is it done by breathing in virus from coughs been to the Middle East but had close contact with peo- not in debt to any faction or (political) group”. Rowhani another after Iran’s June 18 qualification for the 2014 and sneezes? What is the best treatment for it? What ple who had. also vowed to fight for “all of Iran’s rights and the nation’s football World Cup in Brazil. Rowhani thanked the police about a vaccine? Are there risks of viral mutation? And is So far, MERS has essentially been found in nations demands”, but without elaborating. for allowing the festivities that ran past midnight, but there an animal host which acts as a reservoir for the with health services capable of tracing and tackling Iran insists its nuclear activities are aimed at civilian warned: “Don’t impose too many restrictions. Our people virus? such diseases. But the haj draws a broad spectrum of applications, under which it has the right to enrich urani- are moralistic and aware of the Islamic, political and ethi- The first recorded MERS death was in June 2012 in Muslims, including from poor countries which struggle Saudi Arabia. The count has ticked up steadily, with a flur- to cope even with commonplace diseases. “We don’t um, whose highly enriched form can be used as the fis- cal boundaries.” ry this May and June taking it to 77, the bulk of them in know if the disease is there right now. They don’t have sile core of an atomic bomb. Rowhani campaigned on Iran’s anti-vice police sporadically detain youths on the kingdom. Forty MERS patients have died to date, an surveillance,” Saudi Arabia’s deputy health minister, Ziad promises resolving the nuclear stand-off with the West vague charges of not observing Islamic codes. During extremely high rate of 52 percent, compared to nine per- Memish, told AFP on the sidelines of the Geneva confer- and lifting sanctions, which have cost the economy bil- Ahmadinejad’s presidency, many detainees claimed to be cent of the 8,273 recorded patients with SARS, which was ence. lions in vital oil revenues and foreign investment, leaving mistreated while in detention. “We should talk to girls centred on Asia. But again, the tally of people who have Health experts give praise to Saudi authorities for Iran struggling with raging inflation, high unemployment and boys in the same way we talk to our own children. fallen ill with MERS but not been diagnosed with it, or beefing up vigilance for infectious diseases over the and a depreciated currency. People’s dignity must be preserved. Humiliating people is who may have been infected but not developed symp- years. They also note that the haj has successfully ridden A 64-year-old mid-ranking cleric, Rowhani headed a not acceptable but giving (polite) notice (of a morality toms, is simply unknown. out two previous viral episodes in the past decade - relatively moderate nuclear negotiating team under offense) is fine,” Rowhani said. As the fight for knowledge unfolds behind lab doors, SARS in 2003 and H1N1 influenza in 2009, although the reformist president Mohammad Khatami in the early He also called on the state broadcaster to avoid “dou- the WHO is urging nations to monitor respiratory infec- difference now is that Saudi Arabia is the apparent 2000s, when Tehran agreed to suspend its enrichment ble standards” when reporting on world affairs. Without tions, especially among patients returning from the hotbed of MERS. Memish, who is also a medical profes- activity. But that program, whose final decisions rest with giving any specific examples, Rowhani said that wrong- Middle East, but has held off calling for travel restrictions. sor and runs a WHO-accredited research centre on the “This is really a new phenomenon that we’re dealing medicine of mass gatherings, pointed to the success of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, resumed in 2005 doing anywhere in the world should be criticised as an with,” Keiji Fukuda, WHO assistant director general for lower-scale umrah pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia this year. when Ahmadinejad was first elected. Iran has since then “injustice”, even if “it happens in a friendly country”. Iran health security, told the International Conference on “I think it’s comforting that as of today, four and a half massively expanded its facilities for the enrichment of has strongly backed the Assad regime in its fight against Prevention and Infection Control in Geneva last week. million people have performed the umrah in Makkah uranium, an operation under the supervision of the UN armed rebels, whom Tehran regards as “terrorists” backed “We don’t know what the potential is yet, based on the and nothing has happened,” Memish said. “But of course nuclear watchdog. Rowhani is considered a regime insid- by Western and Arab countries - a term regularly repeat- information we have, for sustained human-to-human we’re making all the arrangements and all the planning er as he has held senior political posts since the inception ed on the Iranian state broadcaster outlets. — Agencies transmission. We don’t know what the full geographic to do active surveillance, to be able to intervene.” — AFP Egypt braces for protests as Obama voices... Obama meets family of Mandela

Continued from Page 1 tomorrow, why can’t they use the ballot box and participate Continued from Page 1 to us South Africans and Africans,” said Tokozile Sibalo, in parliamentary elections and get rid of Morsi that way?” 50, a receptionist at an Internet company who came The US embassy evacuated non-essential staff and Kamel asked. courage” of South Africa’s first black president. “The with her daughters, 20 and 12. South Africa’s last warned citizens to avoid Egypt. An airport source said In Tahrir Square, epicentre of the 2011 revolt that toppled struggle here against apartheid, for freedom, Madiba’s apartheid president FW de Klerk cut short a visit to dozens of US personnel and their families left Cairo for Mubarak, opponents also camped out and erected a large moral courage, his country’s historic transition to a free Europe because of the ailing health of his co-Nobel Germany yesterday. The US ambassador has angered liber- stage in preparation for what they call a “second revolution”. and democratic nation, has been a personal inspiration prize winner. als by saying Morsi was legitimately elected and that Some activists say they want Egypt governed by a presiden- to me. It has been an inspiration to the world,” Obama Obama’s three-nation tour is aimed at changing per- protests may be counter-productive for an economy crip- tial council and a national unity government. “The Islamists said after talks with President Jacob Zuma. “The out- ceptions that he has neglected Africa since his election pled by unrest that has cut tourism revenues. Britain urged have been in power for a year and they proved they failed at pouring of love that we’ve seen in recent days shows in 2008, while also countering China’s growing econom- its citizens to “avoid all demonstrations and large gather- running the country,” said one, Adel Al-Amir. Another, Amr that the triumph of Nelson Mandela and this nation ic influence in the resource-rich continent. Obama told ings,” while France said citizens should “limit movements to Riad, 26, said: “We’re peaceful. But if those who come at us speaks to something very deep in the human spirit - the young Africans that the future of the continent “is in those strictly necessary”. are violent we’ll defend ourselves.” yearning for justice and dignity that transcends bound- your hands” and urged them to use Mandela as a model Amnesty International called on the authorities to ensure Newspapers underlined the deep divisions in the Arab aries of race and class and faith and country,” he added. for political leadership. “Think about 27 years in prison. the security forces showed restraint and protected peaceful world’s most populous nation. Independent daily Al-Tahrir Obama said before arriving he did not need “a pho- Think about hardships and the struggles and being demonstrators. Morsi met his army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi described Friday’s rallies as “Egypt against the Brotherhood”, to-op” with Mandela, whom he met briefly in 2005, and away from family and friends,” Obama said at a town and Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim “to discuss the while state-owned daily Al-Gomhuria talked of “The Battle the White House yesterday ruled out a meeting hall style meeting at a university in Soweto. There were final security plans to protect vital establishments”, the offi- of the Squares”. Morsi had warned in a televised speech on between the two men. “Out of deference to Nelson dark moments that tested his faith in humanity, but he cial MENA news agency reported. Morsi’s opponents, a col- Wednesday that the growing polarisation threatened to Mandela’s peace and comfort and the family’s wishes, refused to give up.” lection of leftists, liberals, Christians and also deeply religious “paralyse” Egypt, and appealed to the opposition to talk. The they will not be visiting the hospital,” a US official said. As Obama spoke, police broke up a protest by about Muslims, accuse him of hijacking the revolution and con- opposition National Salvation Front coalition spurned his Zuma said Mandela remained in “critical but stable” con- 300 people critical of his anti-terror policies who burned centrating power in the hands of Islamist groups. offer and renewed its demand for an election. dition in hospital, where he was admitted on June 8 US flags and portraits of the US president. Many Soweto Their call for nationwide protests today, demanding his Today’s protests have been called by Tamarod (Arabic for with a recurring lung infection, expressing hope that he residents, however, welcomed Obama as a “fellow resignation and snap elections, prompted pre-emptive Rebellion), a grassroots movement which says it now has 22 would improve. African”. “To me, Madiba represents an older and per- demonstrations on Friday by the Muslim Brotherhood and million signatures on a petition demanding Morsi’s resigna- Welcoming the US president to South Africa on the haps more traditional generation of black leaders, while its Islamist allies. By yesterday, rival demonstrators had tion and a snap election. Friday’s pro-Morsi demonstrations second leg of his tour, he said Mandela and Obama Obama represents the new generation,” Tshepo pitched tents and begun preparing for the long haul. Morsi were seen as a preemptive strike by his supporters against were “bound by history” as the first black leaders of their Mofokeng, 43, told AFP. “I’m sure he will be welcomed supporters spent the night outside the Rabaa Al-Adawiya what they see as an attempt to subvert a fledgling democ- respective nations. “You both carry the dreams of mil- here as an African.” mosque in Cairo’s Nasr City neighbourhood, where tens of racy. “We will not allow a coup against the president,” senior lions of people in Africa,” Zuma said. But the US leader Mandela may be out of sight, but his influence is pal- thousands gathered on Friday to defend the legitimacy of Brotherhood leader Mohamed Al-Beltagui told a mass rally was not greeted so warmly by all South Africans. Riot pable on Obama’s tour of Senegal, South Africa and Egypt’s first freely elected president. in Cairo. police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades at around Tanzania. The man once branded a terrorist by the They had their own security men, carrying staves and Egypt’s leading religious authority warned of the risk of 300 hundred anti-Obama protesters in the township of United States and Britain won South Africa’s first fully wearing protective gear, frisking visitors. One activist, “civil war”. A senior figure at Cairo’s Al-Azhar institute said Soweto, once a flashpoint in the anti-apartheid strug- democratic elections in 1994, forging a path of racial Abdelhakim Abdelfattah, 47, said he hoped to avoid vio- yesterday should be a day of dialogue, a “catalyst” for leaders gle. reconciliation during his single term as president, lence but that many Islamists would take to the streets if to understand their duty - and the “dangerous alternative”. In Pretoria, supporters have been gathering outside before taking up a new role as a roving elder statesman Morsi was under pressure. “They’ll come down to defend his The head of the Coptic Church also called for dialogue and Mandela’s hospital to offer prayers for the man who and leading AIDS campaigner. A visit by Obama today legitimacy, not with weapons, but with their bodies,” peace. Millions of Christians worry about new Islamic laws. negotiated an end to decades of white minority rule. A to Mandela’s former jail cell on Robben Island, off Cape Abdelfattah said. “What’s the nature of this legitimacy? The Senior Brotherhood figure Essam El-Erian was dismissive of wall of handwritten prayers has become the focal point Town is expected to be laden with symbolism. Obama ballot box.” “It’s not just about Morsi, it’s about legitimacy middle-class protest organisers in a Facebook post: “Millions for South Africans paying tribute to the father of their will then visit former Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s youth and the state. We can’t go backwards,” said another protester of farmers will wake early, perform their morning prayers nation, with singing and dancing by day and candle- foundation HIV centre before delivering the central Kamal Ahmed Kamel. Others called on the opposition to and go to their fields to harvest food for the people,” he light vigils at night. “I’m here this morning to give my speech of his African tour at the University of Cape invest their energy in the political process. “If it is that big wrote. — Agencies prayers. It’s important because Mandela is so important Town. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 SPORTS

Australia ease to victory NHL player Butt admits to spot-fixing LONDON: Usman Khawaja, Phil Hughes and Brad Haddin scored half-cen- KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt admitted on Friday to cheating on his turies as Australia put a difficult week behind them to notch a six-wicket assaulted, robbed country’s tour of England in 2010 and said he would like to play domestic cricket once win over Somerset in their four-day tour match yesterday. Having axed his ban for spot-fixing is completed. Butt and his opening bowlers Mohammad Asif and coach Mickey Arthur on Monday following a poor Champions Trophy, the STOCKHOLM: Three men have been arrested by Swedish Mohammad Amir were banned by the International Cricket Council for spot-fixing in tourists were keen to make a statement in the first police after Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom was the Lord’s test. Spot-fixing involves pre-arranging events within a match which may not affect the result. The Pakistan trio also served jail terms in Britain after of two warm-up matches ahead of the first attacked and robbed in his home town of Ornskjoldsvik on Friday, local media reported. being found guilty of corruption and cheating. Butt, 28, had Ashes test against England starting at Trent previously denied the charges. Bridge on July 10. A witness told newspaper Ornskjoldsviks Allehanda that “Today I want to apologise to all my countrymen They began the final day on 36 without loss, the 28-year-old was seen withdrawing money from a cash and cricket followers all over the world for having requiring a further 224 runs to win. Ed Cowan and machine just before midnight. When the witness returned done wrong,” he told reporters in Lahore. Khawaja added 86 for the first wicket before five minutes later, Enstrom was lying on the ground. “I am sorry for having hurt the sentiments of the Cowan fell to Gemaal Hussain for the second time “I don’t have a clear picture of his injuries, but he had to Pakistani people and cricket lovers. I am ready to in the match when on 46. get medical attention,” police spokesman Stefan Edin told undergo any rehabilitation programme.” Khawaja top-scored with 73 and Hughes made reporters. Butt, who received a 10-year ban, five years of his second half-century of the match. Vice-captain which were suspended, added: “I just want to at least He added that three men were in custody following the get the chance to play domestic cricket once my ban is Haddin was also in the runs, ending the attack. Enstrom, who turned down the chance to be part completed.” game with a six of George Dockrell to fin- of Sweden’s recent world championship-winning team, Amir has already confessed to spot fixing and is ish on 52 off 40 balls. Australia’s final played 22 games for the Winnipeg Jets last season, scoring undergoing a rehabilitation programme in Pakistan warm-up match is against Worcestershire four goals and making 11 assists.—Reuters but Asif, when contacted by Reuters, declined to starting on Tuesday.—Reuters comment on Butt’s admission.—Reuters Braves, Padres advance

ATLANTA: Julio Teheran pitched six strong innings, Wilin Rosario also went deep and Jordan Pacheco Michael Young and John Mayberry in a 16-1 rout of Andrelton Simmons homered and the Atlanta Braves had three hits for the Rockies, who moved within the Dodgers on Friday night, snapping Los Angeles’ beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Friday night. three games of Arizona in the NL West. season-best, six-game winning streak. Phillies All-Star The Braves, who have won three of four and lead Chacin (7-3) earned his fourth straight win with first baseman Ryan Howard, batting .268 overall and second-place Washington by 51/2 games in the NL another standout performance. Buster Posey home- .173 against left-handers, was given the day off by East, retired former All-Star third baseman Chipper red among his three hits for the Giants, who have lost manager Charlie Manuel with lefty Chris Capuano Jones’ number before the game. five straight and seven of their last eight. Giants starting for the Dodgers. And with lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu Teheran (6-4) allowed four hits, one walk and starter Barry Zito (4-6) allowed four runs and 10 hits scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers on Saturday, struck out 10. The NL West-leading Diamondbacks while striking out three in 5 1-3 innings. Manuel said he would give the 2006 NL MVP another have lost three of four. They were shut out for the first day off before putting him back in the lineup for time since losing 5-0 at San Francisco on Sept. 26, a PHILLIES 16, DODGERS 1 today’s series finale. span of 85 games. In Los Angeles, Delmon Young had a career-high Despite Howard’s absence from the lineup, the Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel earned his 23rd save six RBIs, helping John Lannan breeze to his first victo- Phillies ended up with a season-high 21 hits, includ- in 26 chances. After Aaron Hill grounded out, Kimbrel ry with Philadelphia, and the Phillies got homers from ing four by Young.—AP walked Paul Goldschmidt and then Miguel Montero grounded into a double play. Arizona’s Randall Delgado (0-2) gave up eight hits, two runs and three walks in six innings. BOSTON: Jose Bautista No. 19 of the Toronto Blue Jays knocks in a run with a sin- PADRES 9, MARLINS 2 gle in the 5th inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.—AFP In Miami, Will Venable drove in three runs and saved one with a diving catch in right field to help Red Sox down Blue Jays San Diego beat Ricky Nolasco and Miami. Logan Forsythe hit a two-run homer for the BOSTON: Jonny Gomes broke a tie with a rough start from P.J. Walters (2-4). Walters Padres and had three of their 15 hits. Edinson seventh-inning single and the Boston Red allowed six runs in three innings one start Volquez (6-6) gave up two runs in six innings for the Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 after after giving up six in the first at Cleveland last Padres, who have outscored Miami 20-3 this season squandering a five-run lead Friday night. The Saturday. The Royals entered the game with while winning all four games. Red Sox had 15 hits, giving them at least 10 the fewest home runs in the majors (43) - two Nolasco (4-8), the subject of trade speculation, for the sixth time in seven games. behind Miami - and had given Shields (3-6) allowed six runs and 11 hits in five-plus innings to Andrew Miller (1-2) got the win with 1 1-3 some of the worst run support in the league. match or surpass his worst effort of the season in all scoreless innings. Koji Uehara pitched the three categories. The Marlins’ loss snapped a three- ninth for his fourth save of the season and ANGELS 4, ASTROS 2 game winning streak that matched their longest this third in three days. He retired all nine batters In Houston, pinch-runner Peter Bourjos year. he faced in that span, six on strikeouts. scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning The Red Sox won their fourth in a row and on an error and Erick Aybar added a two-run NATIONALS 6, METS 4 improved to 16 games over .500 for the first single in the ninth to help the Angels beat the In New York, Ian Desmond doubled home the go- time since they finished the 2011 season at Astros. Hank Conger doubled off Paul ahead run in the ninth inning and Washington rallied 90-72. With the score tied at 5, Shane Clemens (4-3) to start the eighth. Conger was late after a dominant Matt Harvey departed. Victorino and Dustin Pedroia singled in the replaced by Bourjos before Aybar drew a Harvey struck out 11 and left with the Mets lead- seventh off Neil Wagner (1-2). Brett Cecil walk. Bourjos took third on a fly out by J.B. ing 4-1 after seven innings. Ryan Zimmerman lined a relieved and both runners moved up on a Shuck. Shortstop Ronny Cedeno’s error on the three-run double with two outs in the eighth that ATLANTA: Reed Johnson No. 7 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI bunt single on a squeeze play wild pitch before Mike Napoli walked, loading play, when he bounced the ball trying to pick made it 4-all. The Mets used four relievers in the in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.—AFP the bases. Gomes, pinch hitting for Daniel off Aybar at second, allowed Bourjos to dash inning, and still couldn’t protect the lead. Nava, then lined a single past third baseman home just ahead of the throw. Jayson Werth, who had struck out in all three at- MLB results/standings Maicer Izturis. Aybar’s bases-loaded single sent two bats against Harvey, hustled for a leadoff double in home and extended the lead to 4-1 in the the ninth against closer Bobby Parnell (5-4). TIGERS 6, RAYS 3 ninth. Los Angeles starter Jerome Williams Desmond doubled down the right-field line and later Cleveland 19, Chicago White Sox 10; Baltimore 4, NY Yankees 3; Pittsburgh 10, Milwaukee 3; Boston 7, In St. Petersburg, major league wins leader limited Houston to five hits and a run over 6 scored on a sacrifice fly by Kurt Suzuki. Tyler Clippard Toronto 5; Washington 6, NY Mets 4; San Diego 9, Miami 2; Detroit 6, Tampa Bay 3; Atlanta 3, Arizona 0; Max Scherzer became the first starting pitch- 1-3 innings. Dane De La Rosa (3-1) and Kevin (6-1) won in relief and Drew Storen got his second Texas 4, Cincinnati 0; Cleveland 9, Chicago White Sox 8; Kansas City 9, Minnesota 3; LA Angels 4, er in 27 years to win 12 consecutive decisions Jepsen pitched 1 2-3 scoreless innings before save. Houston 2; Colorado 4, San Francisco 1; Oakland 6, St. Louis 1; Seattle 5, Chicago Cubs 4 (10 innings); to begin a season, and Miguel Cabrera hit two Ernesto Frieri allowed one run in the ninth for Philadelphia 16, LA Dodgers 1. PIRATES 10, BREWERS 3 home runs to lead Detroit. Scherzer (12-0) his 20th save. American League National League allowed three runs, four hits, walked one and In Pittsburgh, Gerrit Cole overcame a rocky start Eastern Division Eastern Division struck out nine in seven innings to become INTERLEAGUE to become the first Pirates pitcher to win his first four W L PCT GB Atlanta 46 34 .575 - the first pitcher in Tigers history to win his RANGERS 4, REDS 0 career starts in more than a century and Starling Marte missed getting cycle a few feet short of a Boston 49 33 .598 - Washington 40 39 .506 5.5 first 12 decisions as a starter. The right-hander In Arlington, Martin Perez pitched six-hit Baltimore 45 36 .556 3.5 also became the first in the majors to begin a ball into the seventh inning and AL West- home run in a win over Milwaukee. Philadelphia 39 42 .481 7.5 Cole (4-0) gave up three runs in the first inning NY Yankees 42 37 .532 5.5 NY Mets 32 44 .421 12 season with at least 12 straight victories since leading Texas handed Cincinnati its third Tampa Bay 41 39 .513 7 Roger Clemens did it on the way to starting straight loss and sixth in the last seven. but no more as he made it through six innings, allow- Miami 27 51 .346 18 ing eight hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Toronto 39 40 .494 8.5 Central Division 14-0 with the Boston Red Sox in 1986. The Reds also have more concerns about Central Division Nick Maddox started 4-0 in his first four starts in Pittsburgh 49 30 .620 - Ben Zobrist and Wil Myers hit solo homers right-hander Johnny Cueto (4-2), their open- Detroit 43 35 .551 - 1907. Johnny Hellweg (0-1) failed to get out of the St. Louis 48 31 .608 1 for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay rookie Alex Colome ing day starter already on the disabled list Cleveland 42 38 .525 2 (1-1) allowed four hits and four runs in six twice this season who left after a batter into second inning in his major league debut, giving up Cincinnati 45 35 .563 4.5 seven runs - five earned - in 1 2-3 innings. Marte had Kansas City 37 40 .481 5.5 innings. the second inning because of rightness in his Chicago Cubs 33 45 .423 15.5 a double and triple among his three hits, and just Minnesota 35 41 .461 7 right lat muscle. Perez (2-1) struck out three in Chicago W Sox 32 45 .416 10.5 Milwaukee 32 46 .410 16.5 ORIOLES 4, YANKEES 3 6 2-3 innings. The left-hander was coming off missed a homer in the eighth when he flied out to deep center field. Western Division Western Division In Baltimore, Nate McLouth hit a tiebreak- a win last Saturday at St. Louis, where he Texas 47 33 .588 - Arizona 42 37 .532 - ing homer off CC Sabathia in the seventh allowed runs in each of the first two innings Oakland 47 34 .580 0.5 San Diego 40 40 .500 2.5 inning, Manny Machado had two RBIs and before holding the Cardinals scoreless over ROCKIES 4, GIANTS 1 In Denver, Michael Cuddyer homered to extend LA Angels 37 43 .463 10 Colorado 40 41 .494 3 Baltimore rallied to beat the Yankees. his last five innings. Seattle 35 45 .438 12 San Francisco 38 41 .481 4 Orioles rookie Kevin Gausman (1-3) earned Jason Frasor and Robbie Ross finished off his hitting streak to 25 games, Jhoulys Chacin Houston 30 50 .375 17 LA Dodgers 36 43 .456 6 his first major league victory, allowing three the Rangers’ second shutout in a row and sev- pitched eight scoreless innings and Colorado beat hits over 4 1-3 innings as part of a relief crew enth this season. Cincinnati was held score- slumping San Francisco. that blanked the Yankees over the final six less for the sixth time. innings. Gausman followed for Rule 5 draftee T.J. ATHLETICS 6, CARDINALS 1 Franklin clinches fourth title McFarland, who yielded three runs in 2 2-3 In Oakland, Bartolo Colon tossed eight innings in his first major league start. Tommy innings of one-run ball to win his eighth Hunter got the final six outs for his second straight start, powering the Oakland Athletics save. Sabathia (8-6) took a no-hitter and a 3-0 past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Friday US National Championships lead into the sixth. night. Colon (11-2) controlled the game with INDIANA: Olympic champion Missy Franklin is doubling as trials for the world championships and earned a place in both the 4x100 and 4x200 an efficient fastball the way he has so many clinched her fourth title when she swam the in Barcelona from July 28-Aug. 4. Franklin, who freestyle relay squads. INDIANS 19, WHITE SOX 10 others this season, burnishing his All-Star cre- fastest time of the year to win the women’s 100 came from behind at the turn to beat Elizabeth “I think the whole field was right there at the In Chicago, Jason Kipnis reached base six dentials and confounding critics who ques- metres backstroke at the US National Pelton in 58.67 seconds, had already qualified in 50,” Franklin said after she pipped her future col- times and scored four runs, Ryan Raburn tion how the 40-year-old continues to domi- Championships on Friday. The Indiana meeting the 100 and 200 freestyle, the 200 backstroke legiate team mate Pelton by 0.6 seconds. homered and drove in four, and Cleveland ral- nate. He allowed six hits, struck out five and “I knew I had to bring it back that last half, so lied from five down early on to pound the walked one. Colon is second in wins in the AL it was tough. It hurt a lot. It’s the hardest, but White Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader. The behind Max Scherzer of Detroit, who is 12-0. that’s my favorite part that last 15 metres.” Indians matched a season high for runs. They The A’s scored five runs in the second inning Despite being the quickest in the world this also set one with eight doubles while falling to knock Shelby Miller (8-6) out of the game year, the 18-year-old said she was looking for one hit shy of their season best with 21 in a and drop the Cardinals (48-31) a game more improvement before the world champi- game that lasted just over four hours. Yet behind Pittsburgh for the best record in the onships. despite all that, Cleveland had to dig itself out majors - and the NL Central lead. “The main goal is to be faster in four weeks of a five-run hole after the first inning and than we were right now,” Franklin said. “I think hang on after a nine-run lead dwindled to MARINERS 5, CUBS 4 that’s the goal for everyone. It will definitely be four. Raburn gave the Indians some breathing In Seattle, Mike Zunino hit a game-ending about the little technicalities the next four room with a two-run drive off Ramon single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift weeks.” Troncoso in the seventh, making it 16-10. He the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 win over the “(Coach) Todd (Schmitz) and I will sit down and also had a two-run single to break a 5-all tie in Chicago Cubs on Friday night. review what we need to do for each event, but I the fourth and spark a six-run rally. White Sox Michael Saunders and Raul Ibanez led off think for the most part, each event has different reliever Brian Omogrosso (0-2) allowed nine the 10th with back-to-back walks before things I need to work on, which is fun. runs in 2 1-3 innings. Matt Albers (2-0) got the Blake Parker (0-1) was relieved by Shawn “There’s always room for improvement.” Fellow win, allowing two hits over 2 1-3 scoreless Camp. Jason Bay advanced both runners with Olympic champion Katie Ledecky claimed the innings. a sacrifice bunt, and Justin Smoak was inten- women’s 400 freestyle with Chloe Sutton second tionally walked to load the bases with one while Connor Jaeger won the men’s title with ROYALS 9, TWINS 3 out. Zunino then worked the count full before Matt McLean second. Breeja Larson and Kevin In Minneapolis, Eric Hosmer hit two of singling up the middle. Cordes backed up their wins in the women’s and Kansas City’s season-high four home runs and Yoervis Medina (3-2) pitched the 10th to men’s 200 breaststroke on Wednesday with victo- James Shields pitched six strong innings for earn the win. Oliver Perez struck out the side ries in the 100. David Plummer, who won the 50 his 90th win to lead the Royals. in the ninth, his 12 consecutive scoreless backstroke on Thursday, qualified for the 100 by Billy Butler and Mike Moustakas also inning pitched. Alfonso Soriano and Dioner INDIANAPOLIS: Missy Franklin reacts to winning the women’s 100m backstroke finals on day 4 of the 2013 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships and World beating London Olympic champion Matt homered for Kansas City. Clete Thomas Navarro homered for the Cubs, who ended a Grevers.—Reuters homered for the Twins, who got another two-game winning streak.—AP Trials. —AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 SPORTS Fraser-Pryce to renew 200 rivalry with Jeter

LONDON: Two-time Olympic 100-meter looking very competitive already this and I’m really looking forward to com- champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will year but I want to win at the Sainsbury’s peting in front of a home crowd in the go head to head against world champi- Grand Prix in Birmingham and show UK again,” Farah said. “This is another on Carmelita Jeter today as the pair that I’m still the woman to beat in the big year with the world championships renew their sprinting rivalry over 200 sprints going to Moscow. just around the corner and it’s always meters at the Diamond League meet in “I had such a great welcome from good to perform well in Birmingham.” Birmingham. the Birmingham public for the Jamaican World and Olympic 100 hurdles Jamaica’s Fraser-Pryce enjoyed the team before the games, I’m really look- champion Sally Pearson of Australia will better of the London Olympics, finish- ing forward to putting on a show for return to the track after recovering from ing one place ahead of Jeter in both the crowd and hopefully come out with a hamstring tear sustained at the Asian events to claim gold in the 100 and sil- a victory this year after finishing second Grand Prix last month. ver in the 200. at the meet in 2012.” Pearson, who equaled the meet However, the American took swift A total of 30 Olympic medalists, record of 12.48 seconds on her way to revenge in Birmingham last year, beat- including 11 reigning champions, will victory in 2011, will be running along- ing Fraser-Pryce by 0.09 seconds to win be in action at the Birmingham side Olympic silver and bronze medal- the 100. Alexander Stadium and the British ists Dawn Harper-Nelson and Kellie Fraser-Pryce, who has fond memo- charge will be led by 5,000 and 10,000 Wells, both of the US. ries of Birmingham after the Jamaican champion Mo Farah. “Winning the Olympics last year was team stayed there before the Olympics, Farah backed up his Olympic success a dream come true, it was a perfect year Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in action in this file photo is determined to lay down a marker by winning the 5,000 race at for me,” Pearson said. “However this is All three London medalists will be Greene of Britain. An Olympic medal ahead of the world championships in Birmingham last year and will defend another important year with the fighting it out in the 400 hurdles, as trio will also reconvene in the men’s August. his title against Ethiopian trio Hagos defense of my world title in Moscow in Dominican Republic’s Felix Sanchez, shot put, where champion Tomasz “I’ve started the season well but I Gebrhiwet, Yenew Alamirew and August and I’m confident that I can run American Michael Tinsley and Puerto Majewski of Poland looks to hold off know there’s more to come from me,” Ibrahim Jeilan. even quicker and get close to the world Rico’s Javier Culson take to the start line Germany’s David Storl and Rees Hoffa Fraser-Pryce said. “The 200 meters is “2012 was an incredible year for me record of 12.21.” next to reigning world champion Dai of the US. —AP Keselowski wins Nationwide race

SPARTA: Brad Keselowski took his final lead er weekend for both. Running in the top five on the 156th lap and went on to a rain- on lap 150, Keselowski eventually got by shortened victory Friday night in the Sadler for the lead before the sky opened NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Kentucky up. “You know, I didn’t want it to end this Speedway. Showers halted the race at lap way but we had a great car and we were 170 in the scheduled 200-lap, 300-mile able to drive to the front,” said Keselowski, event, but drivers were expecting it to who set a track record with his fifth top-five resume before another pocket of rain forced Nationwide finish. “We didn’t qualify like we officials to call it off. Keselowski settled for wanted to but (crew chief) Jeremy Bullins doing victory spinouts, being careful to and this team did a great job. avoid sliding into the wall on a night mostly “It was just a great car tonight. This is the spent on firm footing. After Keselowski fin- type of car you get once a year if you are ished second Thursday night in the Truck lucky. Driving this car I feel like Jimmie Series race, the Sprint Cup champion led Johnson, this is a rocket.” four times for 59 laps en route to his second Busch led three times for a race-high 74 victory of the year and second at the track in laps, mostly before the halfway point. The three years. Elliott Sadler was second, fol- race featured 12 lead changes among seven lowed by Truck Series points leader Matt drivers. One of the team was defending race Crafton, Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch. winner Austin Dillon, whose quest was Series points leader Regan Smith saw his keeping the family name in victory lane for 28-point advantage over Justin Allgaier the third straight time at Kentucky. The coming in whacked to an eight-point edge grandson of NASCAR team owner Richard over Sam Hornish Jr. after an engine prob- Childress dominated here a year ago, lead- lem that forced him behind the wall and left ing 192 laps while averaging a race-record him 30th, 17 laps down. 151.643 in a Chevy sporting RCR’s iconic No. The night mostly belonged to Busch and 3 made famous by seven-time Cup champi- eventually Keselowski, who has a chance to on Dale Earnhardt. add another trophy if he can win Saturday Dillon led 65 last September to complete SILVERSTONE: Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the qualifying session at the Silverstone circuit ahead of the British night’s 400-mile Cup race. If his first two a season sweep here. If that wasn’t enough Formula One Grand Prix.—AFP races and Friday night in particular are any motivation for him to stay hot-not to men- indication, he’s certainly the driver to beat. tion, cutting into his 45-point deficit to first- Starting 19th, Keselowski quickly moved the place Smith - there was the opportunity to No. 22 Ford into contention to make it a bat- one-up his brother, Ty, who won Thursday Hamilton takes pole spot tle between him and Busch on a triplehead- night’s Truck race. —AP British Grand Prix

SILVERSTONE: Lewis Hamilton resisted pressure the race. It’s phenomenal because I haven’t been second Marussia was down in 22nd. from his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg and feeling 100 per cent comfortable in the car.” By mid-session, with Q2 underway, the air the speed of both Red Bulls to claim pole posi- Rosberg said: “It’s definitely a great feeling to temperature was 19 degrees and the track tem- tion yesterday for today’s British Grand Prix. have the fastest car and the Mercedes team did perature had climbed to 30, a big change from The 28-year-old Englishman gave his home a great job. “We are confident we have improved Friday morning’s cold and rainswept conditions. fans good reason to cheer-as they gave him a and some of the other cars may be better than This may have spelt difficulties ahead for standing ovation-with a fastest lap of one us but finishing top two can only be good for us.” some teams given the unknown factor of tyre minute and 29.607 seconds, four-tenths of a sec- Vettel could not resist referring to Mercedes’ wear, but nothing seemed to have changed as ond quicker than his German partner who recent ‘secret’ tyre test, suggesting it has given Rosberg and Hamilton soared to the top of the wound up second on the grid as Mercedes them some advantages. time-screens before Vettel, on new tyres, topped locked out the front row. But, he added: “We will see what happens the lot with a best lap for Red Bull. It was Hamilton’s second pole this year, after tomorrow. It is a long race. I’m honestly very Within seconds of the flag falling, Webber three successive secondplace starts, and the happy today. I don’t know if Lewis [Hamilton] threw his Red Bull up to second with others fol- 28th of his career. It was also the first pole by a found a short cut or he just found something lowing suit to push Hamilton down to sixth, sep- British driver at Silverstone since Hamilton last special here - it was a phenomenal lap. arated from Rosberg by Sutil and Ricciardo. succeeded in 2007. “It is always nice to position well in qualifying Out after Q2 went the 2009 champion Briton Defending triple world champion German here. I am looking forward to the race tomorrow Jenson Button of McLaren in 11th ahead of Sebastian Vettel was third quickest for Red Bull and we will see how we are with looking after Brazilian Felipe Massa of Ferrari, Frenchman ahead of his retirement-bound team-mate tyres...” Jean-Eric Vergne of Toro Rosso, Mexican Sergio Australian Mark Webber. Mercedes team chief Ross Brawn said: “We Perez in the second McLaren, German Nico Scot Paul Di Resta was fifth fastest in his Force worked hard to get the right race set-up. It’s Hulkenberg of Sauber and Venezuelan Pastor India car, to give the British fans two drivers in warmer again tomorrow, we’re not comfortable, Maldonado in the leading Williams on the week- the top five, ahead of Australian Daniel Ricciardo so we’ll see...” end of their celebrations for starting 600 Grands of Toro Rosso, pressing home his credentials for On a warm, dry and overcast afternoon, the Prix, a landmark they reach in Germany next consideration as Webber’s successor at Red Bull. Mercedes men set the pace from the start with Sunday. German Adrian Sutil was seventh in the sec- Hamilton fastest, in Q1, and Massa delivering the All this meant that Paul Di Resta joined ond Force India ahead of Frenchman Romain drama with a late saving lap in his Ferrari to Hamilton as one of the last two Britons in the Grosjean and his Lotus team-mate Finn Kimi avoid early elimination. The drivers removed fray, while Alonso, Grosjean and Raikkonen also Raikkonen and two-time champion Spaniard from the fray were the usual suspects Finn squeezed through to claim their places in the Fernando Alonso of Ferrari. “It’s an incredible Valtteri Bottas of Williams, Mexican Esteban top-ten shootout. feeling,” said Hamilton. “It feels like [his previous Gutierrez of Sauber, Frenchman Charles Pic and Rosberg soon set the pace until Hamilton, Silverstone pole] 2007. The crowd have been his Caterham team-mate Dutchman Giedo Van seemingly fuelled by people power, outpaced great - such a great turnout - that was a lap for Der Garde, who sandwiched Frenchman Jules him by 1.5 seconds to go top as the big crowd them. “I hope we can do something special in Bianchi of Marussia. Briton Max Chilton in the readied themselves for a furious finale. —AFP Flower says ‘favorites’ SPARTA: Brad Keselowski lifts the trophy after winning the rain-shortened NASCAR England respect Aussies Nationwide Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway. —AP LONDON: England coach Andy Flower has because Australia had such an amazing record at Australians are not as poor as some people are India wary of Windies insisted his side won’t take Australia lightly home before we beat them there,” Flower told saying. “We know that they will be dangerous when they face the “different challenge” of start- Saturday’s Daily Mail. and we respect them as such. “But we also know ing the Ashes as firm favorites. “Now we’re expected to win and that does we are a very good Test side and have a group of in Tri-Nations opener England have won the last two Ashes series, bring a different challenge,” the former players who are excellent fighters.” with their most recent success a 3-1 series win in Zimbabwe batsman added. “Yes, we go into this Flower also had some consoling words for KINGSTON: Exactly one week after clinch- tions presented by each succeeding com- Australia in 2010/11. Now, on home soil, against series as favourites but anyone who knows Nick Compton, overlooked for England’s warm- ing the Champions Trophy in a dramatic, petition. “What is very important for us is an Australia who on Monday sacked coach about the game would also admit that we aren’t up game against Essex, with national selector rain-affected finale in Birmingham, undis- not to look too far ahead,” he said on the Mickey Arthur and have been beset by problems as good as some people are saying and the Geoff Miller saying Joe Root was “currently the puted world one-day champions India eve of this series. “The demands (of the on and off the field, with David Warner suspend- best opening partner for Alastair Cook”. take on a confident West Indies team fans) remain the same. The expectation ed until the first Test following his Birmingham Although Compton, the grandson of England today at Sabina Park in the second match when it comes to the Indian cricket team bar attack on England’s Joe Root. great Denis, scored back-to-back hundreds in of the Tri-Nation Series. has always been the same.” Without retired batting greats Ricky Ponting New Zealand this year, he struggled for runs in Fresh from a convincing tournament- In conditions quite similar to what they and Mike Hussey Australia are struggling to re- the home series against the Black Caps. opening victory over Sri Lanka at the same are accustomed to at home, the Indians assert themselves following a 4-0 series loss in However, he pressed his case with 81 for venue on Friday, home captain Dwayne are not expected to tinker too much with a Bravo is nevertheless mindful that combination that proved so successful in India. Somerset against Australia at Taunton this week Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side are an alto- England. They will obviously be conscious But Flower believes that England, who and will have another chance when he appears gether different proposition given their of the ever-present threat of rain at this recently won a two-match series against New for Worcestershire against the tourists next considerable strengths in all departments time of the year in the Caribbean in Zealand 2-0, aren’t as good as some have sug- week. “You never know what’s round the corner. of the game. India trounced the West determining their final eleven, although gested while Australia are certainly not as bad as He must ensure he’s in pole position should any- Indies by eight wickets at the group stage the inclement weather thankfully stayed those who’ve labelled Michael Clarke’s men the thing unfortunate occur to the men in posses- of the Champions Trophy, yet Dhoni has away for the West Indies’ six-wicket whip- worst Aussie outfit to come to England in 30 sion. Runs against Australia for Somerset were been publicly advising caution over the ping of Sri Lanka, a result that also years have suggested. “The 2009 Ashes were the perfect start,” Flower added. “He’s very hun- expectation of continuous success, given brought them a potentially crucial bonus probably won against expectation and winning gry to succeed and I love seeing that hunger in a the different context and different condi- point. —AFP away was again I’d say won against expectation Andy Flower player.” —AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 SPORTS

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NEW YORK: South Korea’s Park Inbee tunities, a very good ball-striking day. birdies on each of the last three par- moved a step closer to her third major The long putts seemed to be going fives at Sebonack - the 13th, the 15th victory this year when she seized a well today. I left a couple out (of birdie and the 18th. two-shot lead in the weather-inter- putts) there, but I am very satisfied “I didn’t miss many shots out there. rupted second round of the US with today’s score.” American Lizette Very tough conditions out there to Women’s Open in Southampton, New Salas was at four under after shooting play in. With the wind and fog, it just York on Friday. an even 72, level with England’s Jodi really made me think that is what the Shortly before play was suspended Ewart Shadoff, who was two under for U.S. Open is all about.” for the day as thick fog enveloped the the round with three holes to com- Having already won this year’s Kraft challenging Sebonack Country Club plete when the siren sounded to halt Nabisco Championship and LPGA layout, the in-form Park rolled in a 12- the action. Championship, Park is oozing self- foot birdie putt on the 18th green to Angela Stanford (68) and fellow belief as she seeks to emulate Babe complete a four-under-par 68. American Jessica Korda (71) were a Zaharias (1950), Mickey Wright (1961) That left the Korean world number further stroke back at three under and Pat Bradley (1986) by clinching one at nine-under 135, two ahead of while overnight leader Kim Ha-neul of three major titles in one season. However, Park said she was doing her level best to maintain her focus on golf, and not on the prospect of carv- ing out another slice of LPGA history. “It’s tough not to think about it, but I just try to think that’s not a big deal,” she added. “If I want to do it so much, it’s just so tough and it puts too much pressure on you. Try to not think about so much.” Kim, seeking her first major victory and a fourth win on the LPGA Tour, was delighted with her own position after mixing five birdies with two bogeys at the picturesque venue hug- Competitors perform at the Red Bull Flugtag in Belgrade, Serbia. ging Peconic Bay in eastern Long —www.redbullcontentpool.com Island. “I felt good out there,” said the 25- year-old Korean, who has posted six top-10s in 12 starts on the 2013 LPGA Tour. “I did a lot of preparation this Rossi wins MotoGP race SOUTHAMPTON: Inbee Park of South Korea hits the ball on the sec- winter and all the hard work kind of ond tee during the third round of the 2013 US Women’s Open. —AFP pays off but still there’s a lot of golf to ASSEN: Six-time MotoGP world cham- play. pion Valentino Rossi won his first race compatriot Kim In-kyung, who had South Korea was eight off the pace “I feel confident because I feel I since 2010 at the Assen TT yesterday. played well for a 69 earlier in the day after battling to a 77. have been in contention a few times Rossi’s Yamaha teammate, Jorge despite gusting winds and several Most eyes, however, will be on the this year. I have come a long way the Lorenzo, the defending world champi- tough pin positions. 24-year-old Park whose all-round last two days.” on, finished fifth despite racing with a “We got very lucky that we finished game was once again in dazzling form The cut was projected to fall at five- broken left collarbone sustained just today,” Park told reporters after ending despite the challenging conditions as over 149 with Taiwan’s former world two days ago in a high-speed crash dur- a wildly fluctuating day of weather she continued her bid for a fourth number one Yani Tseng, third-ranked ing practice. Lorenzo underwent sur- conditions with a haul of six birdies career major title, and a sixth LPGA Norwegian Suzann Pettersen and gery on Friday in which the bone was and two bogeys. “I played very good win this season. reigning Women’s British Open cham- fixed in place with a titanium plate and golf today. “I had hit the ball so good today,” pion Shin Ji-yai of South Korea among eight screws. “I gave myself a lot of good oppor- the Korean smiled after recording those destined to miss out. —Reuters He complained of pain during warm- ups yesterday, but finally decided to push ahead saying that in the end “we are here to race.” “I’m proud of myself for the effort in these two difficult days after the crash and also of my team for their support,” he said. Marc Marquez was second, Cal Crutchlow third, and Dani Pedrosa fourth to remain atop the standings with 136 points. But Pedrosa gained just two points on Lorenzo to lead him by nine. “I’m happy, but I cannot believe it,” Rossi said. “It was a long, long time since 2010 and I questioned myself, whether I could come back to first place or not, so it was a tough period.” Rossi, a favorite with the Dutch crowd, had the fastest time during warmups on Saturday. He started fourth on the grid and took the lead by the sixth lap and held it. He was dominant ASSEN: Italy’s Valentino Rossi celebrates on the podium after win- as in days of old, eventually opening up a lead of more than two seconds. ning the Dutch MotoGP in Assen. —AFP During the race “I fought with every- 2002. Attempting to pass on the final lead by 30 points. body, I fought with Mark, I fought with lap, Crutchlow bumped Marquez’s tire In Moto3, Luis Salom of Spain won a Pedrosa, I fought with Cal, but always I and backed off, and the final order was tight race in the final lap, passing coun- was a little bit faster in some places” on settled. In Moto2, Spain’s Pol Espargaro tryman Maverick Vinales on the second- the track, Rossi said. won a back-and-forth duel with his to-last corner and holding position in The closing phase was a contest main rival for the title, Britain’s Scott the rush to the finish line. Alex Rins fin- between Marquez and Crutchlow, the Redding, pulling ahead on the second- ished third. That left them in the same first Briton to start on the pole since to-last lap. Redding retained the overall order overall. —AP Blackhawk fans throng Chicago

BETHESDA: Jordan Spieth tees off on the 10th hole during Round Two of the AT&T National at to celebrate Stanley Cup win Congressional Country Club. —AFP CHICAGO: Ice hockey fans thronged Chicago on Friday to Crawford, who Kane said was the real MVP of the Stanley celebrate the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup championship with Cup playoffs. Crawford was not even the team’s starting Spieth, Castro share lead a parade to a boisterous rally at the lakeside park where goalie for part of the season. President Barack Obama marked his historic election vic- Only six years ago the Blackhawks franchise, one of the tory in 2008. six founding members of the NHL, was floundering with a BETHESDA: American teenager Jordan Spieth surged into 10s in 13 starts on the 2013 PGA Tour, his best finish a tie A sea of red-clad fans stretched through Grant Park losing record, poor home attendance and little exposure an early tie for the second-round lead at the weather-inter- for second at the Puerto Rico Open. “I felt the nerves on the from Lake Michigan, with the gleaming city skyline as the on television. rupted AT&T National before play was suspended for the back nine but was able to still strike the ball well.” backdrop on a bright summer day. Fans lined the route as In 2007, the death of longtime Blackhawks owner Bill day at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland Spieth, who turned professional in December, has yet to the players paraded on double-decker buses from their Wirtz - reviled in Chicago as a penny-pincher who refused on Friday. win his first PGA Tour title but hoped to draw on memories home arena at the United Center to the rally. to broadcast the team’s games on local television - opened The 19-year-old Spieth, playing on a sponsor’s exemp- of his college success while bidding for victory at The Blackhawks won their second Stanley Cup in four the way for his son Rocky Wirtz to revive the franchise. tion this week, fired a five-under-par 66 in relatively calm Congressional over the weekend. seasons by defeating the Boston Bruins 4-2 in a best-of- The team drafted Kane and Toews, who immediately conditions on a challenging layout to finish at seven-under “I just need to approach it like the last tournament that I seven series, capping a National Hockey League season shined. The Blackhawks gradually improved and won the 135, alongside overnight leader Roberto Castro, who card- won, and I am thinking back to college and just the way shortened by a labor dispute between players and own- 2010 Stanley Cup, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers. ed a 69. that I was able to win out there,” the 19-year-old recalled. ers. Smoking a cigar and dressed in a red T-shirt embla- South Korea’s Lee Dong-hwan was at five under after “Obviously I don’t know what it’s like to win on the tour There was a stepped up police presence at the rally and zoned with “2013 Stanley Cup Champions,” fan Brad shooting a seven-birdie 66, level with Argentina’s Andres yet, but I just can’t really think about that. I am only parade, and fans were discouraged from bringing back- Smeele, 25, said he did not even know the rules of hockey Romero, who still had five holes to complete. halfway through the tournament.” packs and other bulky items after bombs left in backpacks well until two years ago when he started watching the Play was suspended at 2:44 p.m. ET (1844 GMT) due to Castro, like Spieth seeking a maiden victory on the PGA along the crowded route of the Boston Marathon were Blackhawks regularly with a friend. the threat of lightning and an attempt late in the day for Tour, was happy to remain in contention after following his detonated in April, leaving three people dead and hun- “They are fun to watch. They are energetic. The fans are the action to resume had to be aborted as storm clouds opening 66 with a 69. dreds injured. energetic. Everybody is into it now,” said Smeele, who took once again swept across the area. The second round will “Just got to keep going, and I was able to do that today,” A police spokesman said the rally was peaceful with no a train to the parade from the suburbs, where he is a high continue on Saturday morning before the cut is made and the flame-haired 28-year-old told reporters. “It feels good incidents or arrests reported. The size of the crowd was school teacher and football coach. the players then begin the third round in threesomes with to play two rounds under par. It’s a very hard golf course.” not immediately known although authorities had said The team swept through the regular season, setting an a two-tee start, officials said. Americans Cameron Tringale (67) and James Driscoll they expected up to two million people. The Blackhawks NHL record of 24 regular season games without a regula- Spieth, competing on a limited PGA Tour schedule this (69) were at four under, a stroke better than Swede David are led by a pair of young skating stars - Patrick Kane, 24, a tion loss to start the year, but very nearly bombed out of year as a special temporary member, was delighted with Lingmerth, who was among a group of four players after speedy sniper who won the Most Valuable Player award in the playoffs by falling behind the rival Detroit Red Wings his bogey-free display, highlighted by five birdies in his first firing a best-of-the-day 65. the championship series, and Jonathan Toews, 25, the before rallying to win in seven games. nine holes. Australian world number four and Masters champion skilled and steady team captain. The Stanley Cup finals with the Bruins were a bruising “I hit 18 greens ... I was very solid from tee to green,” the Adam Scott, the highest-ranked player in the field, was a Fans chanted “M-V-P” and “Kaner” as a smiling Kane series that left numerous players injured. The Blackhawks former University of Texas standout told Golf Channel. “I distant nine strokes off the pace after returning a 71. briefly spoke to the crowd. The Buffalo, New York native, organization took out a full page ad in the Boston Globe put myself in great positions off the tee and was able to hit The cut was projected to fall at two-over 144 with for- who likes to wear his hair in a mullet and has been repri- newspaper on Friday complimenting Boston’s hospitality my mid-irons a little better than yesterday. mer PGA Tour winners Charley Hoffman, Aaron Baddeley, manded by team management in the past for offseason and sportsmanship during the series, which drew the high- “Every opportunity I get (being) in contention, I learn a KJ Choi and Hunter Mahan among those in danger of miss- partying, thanked the fans for “making hockey fun.” est television audience for a Stanley Cup final since Nielsen little bit each time,” said Spieth, who has posted four top- ing out. —Reuters He then presented a team award to goalie Corey began tracking ratings in 1994. —Reuters McIlroy’s misery continues at Irish Open

CARTON HOUSE: Rory McIlroy’s hopes of okay today but it’s not nice not to be while both were being pressed by former at the moment I cannot complain. But the Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington and picking up much-needed form before the competing. But there were a few good Ryder Cup captain Jose-Maria Olazabal, main goal is to keep improving my game Graeme McDowell - all fell by the wayside. British Open next month ended in more things out there. I just need to work on after a 69 put him in a group on seven to get myself in positions like this.” McIlroy’s form has dipped alarmingly disappointment on Friday when he my game,” McIlroy told Sky Sports. under par and joint second. Overnight leader Oscar Floren of since he changed his club manufacturer missed the cut at the Irish Open. The 24-year-old Northern Irishman, Olazabal hasn’t given hope of winning, Sweden could not match his first round towards the end of 2012. In the last five The world number two improved his twice a major winner, was 11 shots off the telling reporters: “The captaincy took a lot 66 but did manage to produce another months of that year he won four tourna- two-over par first round score to card a lead, held jointly by American Peter out of me. I could not dedicate as much sub-par round of 71 to join Spaniard ments and was top of the world rankings level par 72 but that was not good Uihlein and England’s Robert Rock on time to my game. I have never lost hope, Olazabal on seven under for the tourna- but in 2013 he has one top-five finish in enough to keep him in the tournament at nine under. that’s why I spend hours and hours on the ment. 13 events, including Ireland. The 142nd Carton House, County Kildare. Rock shot a six-under-par 66 to join range. McIlroy wasn’t the only big name to British Open is at Muirfield from July 18- “It’s disappointing as I feel I played Uihlein at the top of the leaderboard “Health-wise I have had problems but flop. Ireland’s other three major winners - 21. —Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 SPORTS19 No time for Rio de Janeiro’s poor to protest RIO DE JANEIRO: More than 1.5 million residents of Rocinha marched on the testors. Many of the marchers have who are calling for 20 cents off” lence and looting. people have taken to the streets across Rio governor’s house down by the answered the call for Brazil to “wake A bus ticket, he added, alluding to On Thursday some of the favela resi- Brazil during the Confederations Cup to beach in the smart Copacabana district up” and protest at poor government. what sparked the initial protests. Over dents joined a protest in the city centre protest poor public services as well as to protest their lot. Raimundo do And while the authorities might the past two weeks however, the social denouncing what they said was police the cost of staging this event and next Nascimento who has spent 17 of his 40 have hoped international attention revolt has broadened out to wider heavy-handedness. year’s World Cup. years in Rocinha, would have liked to would be on Confederations Cup tour- issues. Now, as well as the transport “That proves the ‘favelado’ (favela But some of the poorest citizens of join the protests. So too would Robson nament, a dress rehearsal for next issue, the grievances include the state resident) possesses a strong political all, those who live in the favelas or slum de Souza Cristina. But they did not have year’s World Cup, footage of the of the nation’s health and education conscience,” even if he does not gener- regions of big cities such as Rio, say the time. protests has been beamed around the services as well as government corrup- ally have the time to demonstrate, they just cannot spare the time. “Come wind come weather,” they world. tion. anthropologist Alba Zaluar told AFP. They agree Brazil needs better hos- are working away: Raimundo at the lit- “People say Brazil is apathetic but In this context, many protesters There are signs that life is slowly pitals and schools. But even if they tle hardware store he runs and Robson that is not so,” said Robson. “The peo- have condemned a reported 15-billion- improving in Rocinha: there are sports would like to join the protests, earning at a store selling sandals. ple have woken up and are demanding dollar bill for staging the centres, English-language centres, vari- a living is the overriding priority. “Rocinha needs health services — everything that is missing.” Confederations and World Cups. “I ask ous boutiques and a bank. They are Starting early and finishing late, their there are a lot of things which need A poll by the Ibope institute has God to illuminate their path to let them there thanks to government social pro- day is spent struggling to survive. doing,” said Raimundo. “But I cannot identified the typical protester as know they can do much more,” said grammes aimed at the poorest areas Rocinha is a favela in Rio, a small down tools to go and demonstrate” the young, middle class and educated. But Mendes. over the past decade. But the return of enclave wedged in between more father of three explained. Marcelo Mendes does not fit that pro- Rio’s favelas have seen some the spectre of inflation — six percent in affluent parts of the city. Eighteen Robson agreed. “I would go if I could file. Mendes, an unemployed 43-year- protests, but on a very small scale. In May — is hitting people’s pockets. months ago it was the scene of a police - but I need to work,” he said. Mary, a old gardener, did not even finish pri- one slum, near Rio international airport, “Often, the president spends too raid as the authorities cracked down on housemaid, and Pamela, a childminder, mary education. “Brazil has woken up eight civilians and a member of an elite much time worrying about the rich and drug traffickers. likewise cannot afford to take a day off - and yet is still asleep,” he argued. “You police unit were killed this week after a forgets the poor and the middle class- Earlier this week, around a thousand but both said they supported the pro- have people with university degrees demonstration degenerated into vio- es,” said Robson.—AFP Brazil, Spain look to serve up a final feast

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA president Sepp Blatter has already declared this year’s Confederations Cup, hors d’oeuvre for the World Cup in 12 months time, the best ever. Yet he and 200 million Brazilians, 47 million Spaniards and countless fans across the globe hope the best is yet to come as holders Brazil and world champions Spain prepare to take the final curtain today in Rio. Brazil starlet Neymar says he can already taste the atmosphere of an historic occasion as the Selecao aim for a third straight crown, and a fourth overall. A Spanish victory, by contrast, would make them the first side to win four straight international tourna- ments after sandwiching their 2010 World Cup success with European glory in 2008 and 2012. With Spain the dominant power of recent years and Brazil the most successful nation in the game’s history, it is small wonder their stars cannot wait to joust at the renovated Maracana stadium, scene of Brazil’s legendary 1970 World Cup win. “These teams have great tradition and history. Spain have their stars - and so do Brazil,” Neymar said Friday as he contemplated the final the purists craved. Neymar and company faced initial criticism BRAZIL: (From left to right) Brazil’s forward Neymar, Fred, Oscar, defender David Luiz from Pele, who claimed the current Brazil team is and Brazil’s forward Hulk jog during a training session. Brazil and Spain will play the final “not good enough” to land the game’s top prizes. But by beating Japan, Mexico and Italy in of the competition today. —AFP the group phase and then showing they can be at a disadvantage having come through team favorite. scrap by edging Uruguay in a tough semi, Brazil extra-time and penalties to see off Italy in a “It was very tough to see off the Italians, so are rising again after falling to a modest 19th in semi-final played a day later than Brazil’s. “They imagine how difficult it is going to be to defeat the FIFA rankings ahead of the event. have basically played a match less, swapping the Brazil on their own turf,” Navas said. Just as Vicente del Bosque has taken Spain to side for their group match against Tahiti. “We Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, a pillar of the even greater heights after succeeding Euro 2008 will respect them but we will show our own side after shrugging off being dropped at Real winner Luis Aragones, so Brazil’s ongoing renais- qualities.” The last time Brazil won a trophy on Madrid in mid-season, said he is thrilled two sance is down to a fellow moustachioed sexage- home soil was the Confederations tournament such exciting sides have made it. narian in Luiz Felipe Scolari, architect of a World in 1989. Winning today would not see the popu- “Everybody expected a Brazil versus Spain Cup success in 2002. lar anger at the cost of staging the event and the final and both deserve to be there. To play Brazil Scolari insists this World Cup dress rehearsal World Cup evaporate. But it would dissipate the in their most iconic stadium will be fantastic,” is merely an opportunity to see how well he can desire for further mass protests as the giant said Casillas, whose team should have Roberto BRAZIL: Italy’s goalkeeper Federico Marchetti dives for the ball during a training blend the aces in his pack over the coming year. country responds to the massive challenge of Soldado and Cesc Fabregas available after misis- session at the Roberto Santos stadium ahead of their FIFA Confederations Cup Yet after seeing his side respond to his crack- readying for its first World Cup since 1950. ng the Italy game while Brazil are set to be Brazil 2013 third place football match against Uruguay. —AFP ing of the whip, Brazil’s ‘eminence grise’ has Home skipper Thiago Silva says the final out- unchanged. slightly revised that opinion with another come is too close to call. “They are a very techni- Del Bosque says Spain will not be cowed by a Confederations trophy almost in reach, knowing cal team oozing quality. They are world champi- partisan crowd or by playing a side whose last Italy and Uruguay seek that beating the world champions would put a ons and very consistent. The final will come competitive home loss was 38 years ago. large feather in his cap. down to small details.” “We will seek to impose our kind of game in Confed Cup consolation “(Spain) have won everything over the past Spain’s Jesus Navas, whose winning kick the Maracana. We are tired for sure but we are five or six years. But we will play our game,” said dragged the Spanish past Italy in their spotkick dreaming of this final against Brazil. “We start shootout in Fortaleza, refuses to make either even and today is another day.”—AFP SALVADOR: After each suffering late day. But if we had got there, we might Scolari, who rejects any idea the Spaniards will heartbreak in the Confederations Cup have had to play on all fours,” said the semi-finals, Italy and Uruguay will Juventus goalkeeper. attempt to rouse their weary bodies for “Now we will give our all against today’s third-place play-off in steamy Uruguay, because our holidays have not Wallabies strike late to Salvador. Uruguay will start with a dis- started yet.” The Spain game appears to tinct physical advantage, their 2-1 loss to have taken a heavy toll on Prandelli’s Brazil having taken place a full 24 hours squad, with reports in the Italian media beat Lions, level series before Italy’s stamina-sapping 7-6 penal- suggesting Chiellini, Andrea Pirlo, ty shoot-out defeat by Spain in Fortaleza Claudio Marchisio, Daniele De Rossi and on Thursday. Andrea Barzagli could all miss Sunday’s MELBOURNE: Leigh Halfpenny missed a last a lineout. However, in echoes of Australia lock to get the result. “Sometimes it’s not pretty, but Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was par- match due to either injury or fatigue. minute penalty from halfway to hand Australia Justin Harrison’s decisive intervention in the we found a way to win and that’s the most ticularly concerned about the lack of Striker Mario Balotelli and right-back a 16-15 victory over the British and Irish Lions third test of the 2001 series, flanker Liam Gill important part,” he said. “It’s square now. It’s recovery time available to his players fol- Ignazio Abate had already been ruled in the second test yesterday, sending the series snared Lions ball and looked to have sealed the sort of, you don’t worry about the last two, it’s lowing a 120-minute slog amid the cloy- out of the tournament by injury, but to a mouthwatering decider in Sydney next Wallabies win. The tourists, and referee Craig now one game to win it. It’s like a grand final.” ing humidity of Estadio Castelao. Uruguay striker Luis Suarez believes the week. Joubert, were not done yet and the South Lions captain Sam Warburton, who put in He even proposed a change to the Azzurri are still an intimidating prospect. A scrappy match lacking in quality burst into African official blew for yet another penalty his best performance of the tour so far, could format of the tournament, to allow “Even without Balotelli they are dan- life in a frenzied final five minutes when Adam that would give Halfpenny the chance to win also miss the Sydney test after departing the teams more time to recover, while cen- gerous,” the Liverpool striker told Ashley-Cooper crashed over for a try and the match and earn a place in Lions’ history. pitch with a hamstring problem in the 68th tre-back Giorgio Chiellini told Rai Sport Brazilian website Globoesporte. “They Christian Leali’ifano slotted the conversion to The Welsh fullback, who had been virtually minute. give the Wallabies a one-point lead in front of a flawless in his kicking on tour, approached the “With Australia ... unless you are a couple of he was “struggling to breathe” at the end have a lot of quality players, like record 56,771 crowd at the Docklands Stadium. ball with his usual calm but his strike did not scores with a few minutes to go, you never set- of the game. To compound matters, (Sebastian) Giovinco. We will have to The Lions were chasing a first test series win have the legs to carry and Australian celebra- tle down,” the flanker said. today’s match at Arena Fonte Nova will take our chances because they can pun- since 1997 after their 23-21 victory in the first tions broke out around the stadium. “That’s something that we learned tonight, start at 13:00 local time (1600GMT), ish us.” test last week - a win secured when Kurtley Wallabies captain James Horwill, who could which was tough. “But I thought Australia did when temperatures in tropical Salvador Italy were widely praised for muzzling Beale also missed a last minute kick - and they yet miss the decider because of a citing from well, to be fair, it was going to be whoever are forecast to hit 26 degrees Celsius Spain in the first half of Thursday’s game came storming back, pushing close to the the first test, acknowledged the game had not scored the first try who won the game, because with 75 percent humidity. and Prandelli said the performance home line and looking to catch and drive from been of the highest quality but was delighted both defences were so good, and Australia Given their exertions against Spain, augured well for their World Cup qualify- were the ones to find it.” captain Gianluigi Buffon has admitted ing campaign. A scrappy first half was dominated by that the quick turnaround before the However, whereas Italy are currently defence, Joubert’s whistle and the kicking of Uruguay encounter represents a difficult four points clear of nearest rivals Bulgaria Halfpenny and Leali’ifano. As the Lions had pre- challenge. in UEFA qualifying Group B, Uruguay’s dicted, Joubert’s rulings at the breakdown pun- “The final would have been nice. You chances of returning to Brazil next year ished Australia in the early exchanges and the don’t get to play at the Maracana every are in the balance. visitors were awarded successive penalties for The South American champions are the Wallabies holding on to the ball in the tack- five points adrift of the automatic CON- le. Halfpenny hit the crossbar with the first from MEBOL qualifying positions, but coach 48 metres and the second was booted into touch for the Lions to launch two big driving Matches on TV Oscar Tabarez believes his team’s dis- plays during the Confederations Cup mauls towards the home line, which the (Local Timings) prove they are worthy of a berth at the Wallabies could only collapse. The second time Halfpenny took the points but the Lions were World Cup. FIFA Confederations Cup having less joy with Joubert’s zero tolerance “If we play like this we are in a posi- policy in the set scrum and Leali’ifano levelled THIRD PLACE tion to play anyone, and that is ground the score in the 17th minute when Mako Uruguay v Italy 19:00 that we have gained for the qualifiers Vunipola was penalised for his binding. ahead,” he said. “We can compete with Al Jazeera Sport 1 HD Vunipola was again the guilty party at the top-level teams. That’s a plus when it Al Jazeera Sport +9 next scrum — Joubert telling him to keep his comes to playing future matches.” head and shoulders up — and Leali’ifano put FINAL Tabarez, whose side fell to an 86th- the Wallabies 6-3 up. Monday 1 July 2013 minute Paulinho goal in the last four, will The next scrum came courtesy of a Vunipola Brazil v Spain 1:01 have veteran defender Andres Scotti knock on but the England prop rectified his Al Jazeera Sport 1 HD available again after he served a one- position and it was the Wallabies who were Al Jazeera Sport +9 match suspension for his red card in the MELBOURNE: Australian Wallabies flyhalf James O’Connor (left) is tackled by a British and penalised, Halfpenny converting from 43m 8-0 rout of Tahiti.—AFP Irish Lions defender (right) in the second rugby Test match. —AFP after 27 minutes.—Reuters Fraser-Pryce Rossi wins to renew MotoGP race 200 rivalry with17 Jeter 18 SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

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WIMBLEDON: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates beating France’s Jeremy Chardy in WIMBLEDON: China’s Li Na returns against their third round men’s sin- Czech Republic’s Klara Zakopalova in their gles match on day six of the third round women’s singles match. — AFP 2013 Wimbledon Championships tennis tour- nament. — AFP

WIMBLEDON: Spain’s David Ferrer cele- brates beating Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov in their third round men’s sin- gles match. — AFP Majestic Djokovic sweeps into last-16

LONDON: World number one Novak Djokovic stormed world 49, for a place in the quarter-finals. Robson came next faces French world number 111 Adrian Mannarino fourth round at Wimbledon when Dutchman Igor Sijsling into the Wimbledon last-16 yesterday while Laura Robson from a set and 3-5 down to defeat New Zealand’s Marina who has made the last-16 at a major for the first time in quit trailing 6-0, 6-1, 1-0. Sijsling’s withdrawal equalled became the first British woman for 15 years to make the Erakovic, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and goes on to face Kaia Kanepi of 14 attempts. Left-hander De Schepper will face experi- the injury pullouts record of 13 from 2008. fourth round. Estonia, a former quarter-finalist. enced Fernando Verdasco in Monday’s fourth round after Italian 23rd seed Andreas Seppi beat Japan’s Kei Top seed Djokovic, the 2011 champion, destroyed Robson, currently ranked 38 in the world, will also the Spanish former top 10 player, now at 54 in the world, Nishikori, 3-6, 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-4, also for a maiden French 28th seed Jeremy Chardy, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in just 86 move into the top 30 after the tournament, the first cruised past temperamental Latvian Ernests Gulbis, 6-2, last-16 place. Seppi will face Argentine eighth seed Juan minutes. He fired 38 winners, eight aces and committed British woman to break that barrier since Jo Durie in April, 6-4, 6-4. Martin Del Potro who defeated Slovenia’s Grega Zemlja 7- just three unforced errors. 1987. Russian 20th seed Mikhail Youzhny, a quarter-finalist in 5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0. “I felt very confident to step onto the court and every- “I was getting my butt kicked in the first set,” said 2012, defeated Serbia’s Viktor Troicki 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 and In the women’s draw, Polish fourth seed Agnieszka thing went my way,” said Djokovic after his 50th career Robson. “But I told myself just to keep working hard, she goes on to face British second seed Andy Murray. Radwanska, the runner-up to Serena Williams last year, grasscourt win. “I haven’t lost many points on my service will get nervous and that’s what happened.” The men’s The lop-sided bottom half of the draw has been defeated Madison Keys of the United States, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 games. I did everything I wanted to do. I enjoy it very fourth round will feature five men making their maiden caused by the shock early exits of defending champion She will face 2010 semi-finalist, Tsvetana Pironkova of much when everything works well. It’s a fantastic feeling.” appearance at the fourth round stage. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Only four of the top 10 Bulgaria who defeated Petra Martic of Croatia, 6-1, 4-6, 6- Djokovic will tackle veteran Tommy Haas for a place in France’s Kenny De Schepper, the 26-year-old world seeds have made it through to the second week. In the 2. Chinese sixth seed Li Na survived a roller-coaster of a the quarter-finals, just weeks after he beat the German in number 80, beat Argentine 22nd seed Juan Monaco, 6-4, top half, Czech seventh seed Tomas Berdych, the runner- battle to edge Czech veteran Klara Zakopalova, 4-6, 6-0, the French Open quarter-finals. 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 to book a last-16 spot at a major for the up in 2010, claimed his ninth win in nine meetings with 8-6. Next up for Li is Italian 11th seed Roberta Vinci who But 13th-seeded Haas beat the Serb star in Miami this first time. South Africa’s Kevin Anderson, coming through 3-6, 6-3, saw off Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova, 6-1, 6-4. season and also got the better of him in the Wimbledon Poland’s Lukasz Kubot, ranked 130, also made the 6-4, 7-5. Women’s 2011 champion Petra Kvitova, the eighth quarter-finals in 2009. fourth round in 2011, and is the second Pole to reach the Berdych takes on unseeded Australian Bernard Tomic, seed and highest ranked player in her half after the exits Spanish fourth seed David Ferrer, a quarter-finalist last last-16 after 24th seed Jerzy Janowicz also booked his a quarter-finalist in 2011, who put out French ninth seed, of Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka, reached the year, beat Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 place on Friday. Richard Gasquet, 7-6 (9/7), 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5). fourth round with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 defeat of Russian 25th (7/2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. Ferrer will face Croatia’s Ivan Dodig, the Kubot beat 25th seed Benoit Paire 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 and Meanwhile, Ivan Dodig of Croatia reached his first seed Ekaterina Makarova.—AFP Contador down, Kittel wins stage BASTIA: Germany’s Marcel Kittel of the Argos-Shimano team won the opening stage of the Tour de France yesterday, a 213- kilometre ride from Porto-Vecchio to Bastia in Corsica that was lit up by a hectic finale. Kittel stole in front of Norwegian rider Alexander Kristoff right on the line to win a Tour stage for the first time in his career, while Dutchman Danny van Poppel of the Vacansoleil team came third, although the whole 198-man field was later awarded the same time. Kittel became the first rider to wear the yellow jersey in the 100th Tour, which continues today with a 156-kilometre second stage across Corsica from Bastia to Ajaccio. The German, 25, also took the green jersey for the best sprint- er and the white jersey for the best young rider. “It feels like I have gold on my shoulders,” a delighted Kittel said in his post-race press conference. “It is unbelievable. I have no real words to describe the feeling. I’m so, so proud that we made it today and that we could achieve a goal that we had been working towards for years.” For long spells, the first stage ever held on the Mediterranean island was largely uneventful, save for a break- away by a small group of riders including Spain’s Juan Antonio Flecha and Lars Boom of the Netherlands. But, after the break- away was reined in by the peloton, there was chaos in a closing 20 kilometres marked by a series of crashes on the narrow roads leading into Bastia and a bizarre incident involving one of the team buses at the finish line. The bus of the Orica-GreenEdge team got stuck when it hit the gantry over the finish line as the riders approached, leading to suggestions that the line may be brought forward by three kilometres. The bus was moved out of the way just in time to allow the first stage to conclude as planned, but not before a clutch of rid- ers were hampered by a series of crashes. Dutch champion Johnny Hoogerland, who famously crashed into a barbed wire fence on the 2011 Tour and was seriously hurt earlier this year after colliding with a car while out training, went to ground after crashing into an advertising banner, in a sign of things to come. Spain’s Alberto Contador, considered by many to be the main challenger to race favourite Chris Froome of Britain, was the high- est-profile name to fall on the way into Bastia, as he went to ground in a mass crash that also took out Slovakia’s promising sprinter Peter Sagan. Contador appeared to suffer an injury to his left shoulder, and there will be great concern for his fitness among his Saxo-Tinkoff team. Germany’s Tony Martin was even more seriously hurt, with the Omega Pharma-QuickStep team- mate of Mark Cavendish being stretchered into his team bus before being taken to hospital with a reported fractured shoul- der. Cavendish, who had dreamt of winning the stage and pulling on the yellow jersey for the first time in his career, was a leading voice in laying the blame for the carnage on the race organisers. “I didn’t crash, but the guy behind me crashed,” he said, before saying that the chaos could have been avoided had word not got out that organisers intended to bring forward the finish line. — AFP Pickup in business credit gains traction in Kuwait Page 23

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ZOUPING: A woman works in a textile factory in Zouping, in eastern China’s Shandong province. A cash shortage that hit China’s credit markets this month was the first shock wave from what analysts say could be Beijing’s most dras- tic clampdown on credit in two decades. — AP China’s entrepreneurs brace for credit crunch First shock wave from Beiijing’s clampdown on credit BEIJING: Like a boxer slimming down for a fight, ing for a private sector that generates China’s The credit clampdown hits amid uncertainty by communist leaders to shift China to slower, borrowers paid interest of up to 70 percent a year Li Zhongjian is shrinking his 20-year-old business new jobs and wealth. about whether China’s lackluster recovery from more sustainable growth based on domestic con- - more than 10 times the benchmark rate for for- manufacturing cigarette lighters to brace for a China will benefit in the long run from a safer its deepest downturn since the 2008 global crisis sumption after a decade of explosive expansion mal loans. Estimates of outstanding loans run as credit crunch he sees looming over China’s entre- financial system, but the short-term cost could be is stalling. Economic growth decelerated to 7.7 driven by exports, investment and cheap credit. high as 4 trillion yuan ($650 billion), or as much as preneurs. a painful squeeze on entrepreneurs. Some say a percent in the first quarter from 7.9 percent the The ruling party’s growth target this year is 7.5 7 percent of China’s total credit. Li’s workforce in the southeastern city of recovery that already was faltering could weaken previous quarter. May retail sales fell short of fore- percent, down by almost half from 2007’s stag- Li, the entrepreneur in Wenzhou, said he bor- Wenzhou has shrunk by half to 300 this year and further. “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” said Anne casts and export growth slowed. An HSBC Corp. gering 14.2 percent. rowed from both state banks and informal he isn’t replacing employees who leave. He said Stevenson-Yang, research director of J Capital survey of manufacturers showed June activity fell “The episode is arguably the strongest sign lenders to expand his business. He said he paid 6 he used to borrow money but is preparing to do Research in Beijing. “Rates are shooting up in the to a nine-month low and was contracting. yet that the leadership is willing to suffer short- to 14 percent in annual interest for bank loans without credit that might no longer be available private market and regular commercial loans are Tighter credit controls could cause growth to term economic pain if necessary to achieve more and up to 70 percent for underground loans. “Is it as regulators try to force Chinese banks to cool a being pulled back very quickly,” she said. “All dip below 7 percent in coming quarters, accord- sustainable growth,” said Capital Economics ana- possible to find any country whose interest rate is lending boom they worry could race out of con- industrial businesses here run on credit, so as ing to Nomura economist Zhiwei Zhang. That lyst Mark Williams in a report. higher than China?” he said. Communist leaders trol. “The authorities’ shifting policies are not soon as you close that down, they just stop pro- would be China’s weakest performance since the A key goal appears to be to force banks to allowed informal lending to grow over the past offering stable surroundings for businesspeople ducing and selling stuff.” early 1990s. reduce their role in channeling money into decade to support to be confident to work,” said Li. “I won’t try to get The government has yet to say how extensive Harder times for Chinese entrepreneurs could unregulated, profitable and risky underground entrepreneurs. But regulators began to worry loans for my business any more. I’ll wait and see the controls will be or what it might do to ensure have global repercussions. China’s slowdown lending that is a pillar of support for entrepre- after the 2008 global crisis when they found how the market and policies are doing. I won’t lending for producers who Chinese leaders have already is depressing demand for iron ore, copper neurs who cannot get formal loans from state banks were putting their own money into infor- invest, either.” said they want to support. and other commodities, crimping the flood of banks. Money for informal lending came at first mal lending, taking on unreported higher risks. A cash shortage that hit China’s credit markets Some branches of two of China’s biggest money that drove a boom for Australia, Brazil and from individuals who wanted a better return on Money flowed to entrepreneurs to pay for this month was the first shock wave from what lenders - Bank of China and Industrial and other suppliers. Demand for industrial compo- their savings but much of it now comes from equipment and raw materials but it also flooded analysts say could be Beijing’s most drastic clam- Commercial Bank of China - have temporarily sus- nents from Southeast Asia and factory equip- state banks. They hid the lending from regulators, into speculation in stocks and real estate. pdown on credit in two decades. The central bank pended lending to businesses and individuals, ment from the United States and Europe could be who worry they have taken on undisclosed risks Regulators ordered banks to tighten lending has called for tighter lending standards, which the business magazine Caixin reported, citing hurt if credit-starved manufacturers put off pur- in the event of defaults. standards but worried credit still was growing too should reduce risk but is likely to reduce financ- sources at the banks. chases. The crackdown is part of a broader effort Even before the credit squeeze, underground fast. — AP (See Page 22) Financial crisis France to seek cripples Spain’s $18.2bn in cuts next year medical research PARIS: France will pursue 14 billion euros VALENCIA, Spain: In blue gloves and goggles, Maria Jesus ($18.2 billion) in spending cuts next year as Vicent’s team of young researchers busily mix chemicals in it attempts to reduce the public deficit to 3 their laboratory, where they work at improving medications percent of economic output by 2015, Le for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Theirs is a well-equipped Monde reported. lab, but like researchers across Spain, they warn that steep France’s Socialist government aims to funding cuts made during the financial and economic crisis tame the deficit by trimming ministerial are threatening to ground their potentially life-saving work- budgets, cutting state aid to companies and driving the country’s most talented scientists away. and reducing local government funding. Vicent’s team at the Prince Felipe Research Centre (CIPF) But with the economy back in a shallow in the eastern city of Valencia specialises in nanomedicine, a recession, jobless claims at an all-time high way of developing compounds that boost the efficacy of and his approval ratings around 30 per- vital drugs. cent, President Francois Hollande has been “We were set to be among the best in this field in Spain,” reluctant to accelerate the cuts.Annual she said. “We have made great advances in prostate cancer growth in overall wage costs for French research. We wanted to go to the next stage with animal public employees will be cut to 0.15 per- tests,” she added. “But I am waiting to get specific financing cent from 3 percent, chiefly through pay for that because I don’t have enough money and it’s much HYDERABAD: An Indian LPG vendor carries cooking gas cylinders as others check their delivery receipts outside a depot in restraint, the French daily said on its web- more expensive than chemical research.” Hyderabad yesterday. India’s government has approved the doubling of natural gas prices, the first hike in three years, in a polit- site. Ministries will also be expected to trim The 52,000 square-metre centre was opened in 2005 at ically sensitive decision set to take effect around election time next year. —AFP 2 percent from operating budgets through the height of the boom that preceded Spain’s economic public purchasing reform, according to the bust, with 60 million euros ($78 million) of investment. Fall of Indian rupee hits Indian tourists report, which cited government proposals But as Spain scrambled to shore up its public finances, in a document submitted to a parliamen- NEW DELHI: The Associated Chamber of it more affordable, while most middle cent over the previous year. However, over the centre’s state subsidies were slashed in 2011 from just tary committee. Funding for services such Commerce and Industry of India income groups are looking to reduce the the past three months, travel costs and under 10 million euros ($13 million) to less than five million, as the CNRS research institute and Meteo (ASSOCHAM) announced yesterday the costs by choosing shorter stays and look- accommodation have gone up by about 20 forcing Vicent to rely on European Union funds to continue. France weather forecaster will be cut 4 per- The centre had to close half of its 28 labs and fire 114 of Indian rupee has dropped to $60.76, affect- ing at budget accommodation options, to 25 percent due to the fall of rupee. ing Indian tourists budget by 20 percent noted the chamber. The chamber pointed While business travel may not be as cent, it said. French lawmakers are sched- its 244 workers. “It was tragic to see such talented people uled to hold a preliminary debate on the having to leave,” Vicent said. Now the centre’s hi-tech instal- during the past two months. The chamber out that many are heading towards domes- affected, ASSOCHAM says middle class explained that the fall in rupee makes for- tic options due to high air fares. Indians are now feeling the pinch as the government’s 2014 budget on July 2. The lations are falling into disuse, with its two mechanised oper- Cour des Comptes, which overseas France’s ating theatres for animal research now being used for train- eign trips unaffordable for Indian tourists, Destinations like Kashmir, Ladakh, Goa, economy slows dramatically, bringing with adding that Indians are not just restricting Himachal and Sikkim, which attract foreign it uncertainty about the future, accompa- public accounts, warned on June 27 that ing courses instead. The Confederation of Scientific their vacation days, but are also planning tourists, are now starting to also attract nied by a high cost of living. The chamber the deficit could overshoot its 3.7 percent Associations of Spain (COSCE) said in a recent report that to spend holidays within the country rather Indian travelers, the chamber also said. concluded that domestic destinations are target for 2013. public investment in scientific research fell by 45 percent than going abroad. The chamber estimated that nearly 15 going to dominate summer vacations, and It recommended spending cuts of 13 from nine billion to five billion euros between 2009, the year Indian travel agencies are also reducing million Indians traveled abroad on business the most preferred destinations would be billion euros next year and 15 billion in after the crisis started, and 2013.—AFP the number of days from packages to make and leisure last year, an increase of 10 per- be Kashmir, Himachal and Goa. —KUNA 2015 to meet the 3 percent goal. —Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 BUSINESS

China’s banking system Bayt.com report Five ways to make ‘stable’ despite squeeze recruiters love you Govt seeks to soothe concerns over funding By Lama Ataya 3. Look good Eight in 10 professionals agree that hir- SHANGHAI: China’s bank regulator said yester- yuan ($244 billion) on Friday. China’s central ow banking,” Agricultural Bank deputy chairman KUWAIT: What is the secret of making your ing decisions are influenced by a candi- day that a recent liquidity squeeze would not bank chief Zhou Xiaochuan, speaking a day ear- Zhang Yun told the forum. way on top of a recruiter’s wish list? When dates’ appearance, according to Bayt.com’s hurt the stability of the banking system, in the lier, offered assurances that the People’s Bank of Shang, the banking regulator, also called for the career experts at Bayt.com, the Middle ‘Influence of Personal Appearance on latest government effort to soothe concerns China would use multiple tools to “ensure the more attention by domestic banks for risk con- East’s #1 job site, are asked this question, Hiring Decisions’ poll, March 2013. over the funding shortage. For three weeks, overall stability of the market”. trol and liquidity management. But he played the answer is always one word: prepara- Moreover, 83.4 percent claim that there is a funds have been in short supply on China’s inter- There are worries tight liquidity among banks down risks from local government debts, anoth- tion. link between appearance and success. bank market, and the interest rates banks charge could prompt them to tighten lending, which er issue which has sparked worries over China’s In fact, there’s no simpler way for Therefore, if you dress contrary to company to lend to each other have surged to record threatens to carry over into the real economy. economy. recruiters to love you than being prepared. and industry norms from the outset, don’t highs. Head of the China Banking Regulatory State media has reported that banks are “Recently some foreign institutions and Recruiters love candidates who are well- expect to go far in the hiring process. Commission, Shang Fulin, said the overall bank- struggling to meet their payment obligations as industry players showed concern about risk in prepared. In fact, 20 percent of recruiters Your outward appearance is part of the ing system had adequate liquidity, echoing com- around 1.5 trillion yuan worth of wealth man- areas including local government debts,” Shang who took part in the Bayt.com ‘Hiring impression you make on people and is a ments by the central bank earlier in the week. agement products mature at the end of June. A said. Practices in the MENA region’ poll, February reflection of your inner qualities. 7.5 per- “These days the issue with tight liquidity in the top official of one of China’s big four banks, the “As long as we apply the right risk-manage- 2012, said that poor preparation was the cent of recruiters who took part in the interbank market has started to ease,” Shang told Agricultural Bank of China, said Friday that ment measures, these risks are controllable,” he most common mistake that job seekers do Bayt.com ‘Hiring Practices in the MENA a financial forum in Shanghai. lenders should step up risk control and allocate said. China’s top auditor recently put outstand- during an interview. region’ poll said that an ‘inappropriate “This situation will not affect the overall pat- financial resources to the right places. “The ing debts held by 18 of the country’s 31 So, before you meet with a recruiter attire’ was the most common mistake that tern of stable operations in the domestic bank- recent liquidity shortage in the market to some provinces and major municipalities at 3.85 tril- make a checklist of these 5 ways of being jobseekers make in an interview. ing sector,” he said, adding domestic financial extent has something to do with overly high lion yuan in 2012, the official Xinhua news prepared in order to win their hearts and 4. Be confident institutions had excess reserves of 1.5 trillion financial leverage and rapid expansion of shad- agency reported Thursday. —AFP minds: When interacting with a potential 1. Do your research employer, whether by phone, e-mail, or in Usually, the first question asked in most person, it’s important to emanate confi- In rash of IPOs, firms interviews is “What do you know about our dence about your experience and ability to company?” This is the first real test when succeed in a new position. It’s natural to be raise less than hoped discussing a potential position. Employers nervous when being grilled by a recruiter want to hire professionals who have taken but you must be able to put a cohesive NEW YORK: The stock market’s recent gyrations are the time to research the company’s prod- thought together. Rather than blurt out the taking their toll on some IPOs. In a possible warning ucts, mission, vision, and business model. first thing that comes to your mind, pause sign for the market for initial public stock offerings, five Doing your research about the company, for a while and gather your thoughts companies, ranging from former Home Depot arm HD the role for which you’re applying, and your before you speak. The position you are Supply to Aratana, a developer of pet medicines, interviewer shows the employer that you interviewing for may include public speak- raised less money than they had hoped. That’s mainly are interested and excited about the ing or even conducting staff meetings and because of recent volatility in the stock market, said opportunity and would be ready to hit the the recruiter needs to know that you can Greg Leffert, a research analyst for IPO research firm ground running on your first day. Doing speak proficiently. Renaissance Capital. your research also helps you better formu- 5. Show some drive Stocks plunged last week after the Federal Reserve late your answers to interview questions Sometimes when you’re job searching, said it might cut back on its billions of dollars in stimu- that directly relate to the job requirements. the wait at each step in the hiring process 2. Brush up your CV lus spending this year. Shares have recovered in recent can feel interminable. No matter how tired One of the biggest complaints by days, and the stocks of four of the newly public com- you are or how tough the interview ques- recruiters is that many candidates lack the panies rose Thursday. Despite the lower-than-expect- tions are always show enthusiasm and ability to write a professional CV. Too often, ed proceeds from the five IPOs, Leffert said demand drive. In fact, according to the Bayt.com’s the writing skills of today’s job seekers are remains strong, with more than 60 deals since the start Hiring Practices in the MENA region poll, well below average and may stand in the of the second quarter. That’s the most since in five 28.8 percent of recruiters in the MENA way of landing their dream job. In fact, years. He attributed that to increased investor opti- region chose hunger, drive and ambition as according to the Bayt.com ‘Hiring Practices mism, market stability and pent-up demand for IPOs the most important thing to them when in the MENA region’ poll, 21.3 percent of over the past couple years. “It’s definitely good that making a hiring decision. recruiters in the MENA region said sloppy KATHMANDU: Nepalese farmers and youths throw mud at each other in a rice paddy You need to demonstrate to the these were able to get done and it bodes well for activ- grammar and spelling were the most com- field in Pokhara, some 200 kms west of Kathmandu yesterday. Farmers are celebrat- recruiter that you are extremely interested ity picking up in next quarter,” Leffert said. mon mistakes they encountered on job The recession that started in December 2007 ing National Paddy Day on ‘Asar 15’ of the Nepali calendar as the annual rice planting in the position and have the drive and season begins. —AFP seekers’ CVs. On the other hand, 19.7 per- shocked the IPO market, and deal volume has yet to cent of them said that candidates’ CVs were ambition and keenness it takes to succeed. return to the levels from before the financial crisis. not customized for the role.Your CV is often Your positive attitude will impress your Healthy IPO markets can reflect overall economic con- the first impression a recruiter has of you interviewer as long as it is genuine and not ditions and investor sentiment. They’re often used by Gulf Bank announces winners and more often than not you will only have overplayed, and they will leave the inter- small, new companies to generate the cash they need a few seconds to grab their attention and view with a favorable ‘feel’ about you. These to expand. HD Supply Holdings Inc. raised $957.6 mil- of Al-Danah wekly draws leave them wanting to read more and are all ways to ensure that you stand out lion in its IPO, marking at least the fifth-largest deal of invite you in for an interview. It is essential from the crowd and stick in the recruiter’s the year. The Atlanta-based industrial distributor, KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al-Danah daily KD25,000) and the final draw held on 9 that you get this vital piece of communica- mind. If you walk into the room with the formed in 2007 after a group of investors bought draws on June 23, 2013, announcing the January, 2014 announcing winners of tion right and use it as a springboard to the right attitude, image and skillset then you Home Depot Inc.’s former wholesale distribution busi- names of its winners for the week of June KD50,000, KD250,000 and the Al Danah next stage of the job search. may not be too far from the finish line! K ness, had hoped to draw investors upbeat about the 16 to June 20 th. The Al Danah daily draws Millionaire. recent rebound in the construction industry. But HD include draws each working day for two Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah allows customers Supply sold 53.2 million shares at $18 each. The com- prizes of KD1000 per winner. to win cash prizes and simultaneously pany had hoped to fetch $22 to $25 per share. Shares The winners were: encourages them to save money. Chances ENOC probing Sri Lanka added 3.8 percent to $18.68 Thursday afternoon. (Sunday16/6): Ahmad Waleed Ahmad increase the more money is deposited and CDW Corp., which provides information technology Al-Kindary, Amal Ghathith Khalaf Kraidi the longer it is kept in the account. services for businesses, universities and government (Monday 17/6): Maryam Sabhan Ismaeel Al-Danah also offers a number of unique diesel cargo quality agencies, raised about $396 million. It sold 23.3 million Saleh, Moneera Khalifah Farhan Dokhi services including the Al-Danah Deposit RIYADH: Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) an independent inspector mutually agreed shares for $17 each, the low end of the Vernon Hills, (Tuesday 18/6): Zainab Bader Omran Only ATM card which helps account hold- said yesterday a cargo of its diesel which by ENOC and Ceypetco,” ENOC said in an Illinois-based company’s revised range of $17 to $18. Ahmad Al-Jumaa, Mona Mohammad ers deposit their money at their conven- was returned by Sri Lanka on Thursday as emailed statement. It added that a cargo In mid-June, CDW had said it hoped to sell 27.9 million Abdullah Bin Ghaith ience; as well as the Al Danah calculator to below standard was inspected before ship- inspection at the discharge port in shares for $20 to $23 apiece. The stock rose 8.1 percent (Wednesday 19/6): Abdulaziz help customers calculate their chances of ment by an independent inspector. Sri Colombo found the fuel did not meet the to $18.38. Abdulmohsin Nasser Al-Herz, Rema Ahmad becoming an Al-Danah winner. Lanka’s oil minister said on Thursday ENOC specifications and that it was investigating Demand for the company’s stock was probably hurt Al-Tabaji To be part of the Al-Danah draws, cus- had been removed from its approved sup- the reason for the discrepancy between the by recent reports of IT spending cuts, Leffert said. Both (Thursday 20/6):Mohammad Zaki tomers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 56 plier list after Ceylon Petroleum test results. Sri Lanka has had to import HD Supply and CDW plan to use the proceeds from Arnaout, Hiyam Habib Hussain Mohammad branches, transfer on line, or call the Corporation (Ceypetco) returned the more refined products after Western sanc- their IPOs to pay down debt. Gulf Bank’s Al Danah 2013 draw lineup Customer Contact Center on 1805805 for 40,000-tonnes cargo, which he described tions on Iran have hit imports of the main Several other companies also traded higher after includes daily draws (2 winners per work- assistance and guidance. as “not up to the required specifications”. crude used for the country’s only refinery, pricing below expectations. Pet medicine developer ing day each receive KD1000), as well as Customers can also log on to www.e- “The gas oil cargo for Ceypetco was which has a 50,000 barrel-per-day capacity. Aratana Therapeutics Inc. gained 39 percent after rais- three draw prizes per quarter. Al Danah’s gulfbank.com/aldanahwinners, to find out loaded and dispatched from Jebel Ali, after Ceypetco’s managing director said on ing about $35 million. —AP 3rd Quarterly draw will be held on - 26 more about Al-Danah and who the winners the cargo was inspected and verified as Thursday the return of ENOC fuel would September (KD500,000, KD125,000, and are. conforming to contractual specifications by not cause a shortage. —Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

Irani Riyal 0.273 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Guinea Franc 0.0000443 0.0000503 Commercial Bank of Kuwait Hg Kong Dollar 0.0342589 0.0373569 GCC COUNTRIES Indian Rupee 0.0047107 0.0047757 US Dollar/KD .2770000 .2880000 Saudi Riyal 76.284 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Indonesian Rupiah 0.0000237 0.0000289 GB Pound/KD .4310000 .4470000 Qatari Riyal 78.601 US Dollar 283.750 Jamaican Dollars 0.0028535 0.0038535 Euro .3680000 .3760000 Omani Riyal 743.020 Canadian Dollar 280.895 Japanese Yen 0.0028406 0.0030206 Swiss francs .3020000 .3170000 Bahraini Dinar 759.800 Sterling Pound 445.920 Kenyan Shilling 0.0032683 0.0034983 Canadian Dollar .2780000 .2920000 UAE Dirham 77.905 Euro 380.130 Malaysian Ringgit 0.0846384 0.0916384 Australian DLR .2940000 .3020000 Swiss Frank 300.705 Nepalese Rupee 0.0028354 0.0030354 Indian rupees .0040000 .0069000 ARAB COUNTRIES Bahrain Dinar 751.230 Pakistan Rupee 0.0028595 0.0028995 Egyptian Pound - Cash 39.950 Sri Lanka Rupee .0020000 .0035000 Philippine Peso 0.0061301 0.0066001 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.148 UAE Dirhams 77.230 Sierra Leone 0.0000729 0.0000759 UAE dirhams .0771240 .0778990 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.335 Qatari Riyals 77.885 Bahraini dinars .7513970 .7589480 Tunisian Dinar 174.730 Saudi Riyals 75.630 Singapore Dollar 0.2208028 0.2268028 Jordanian dinar .3930000 .4110000 Jordanian Dinar 403.970 Jordanian Dinar 399.990 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.0021748 0.0022168 Saudi riyals .0720000 .0770000 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.919 Egyptian Pound 39.942 Thai Baht 0.0088100 0.0094100 Omani riyals .7366120 .7440150 Syrian Lier 3.108 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.223 Egyptian pounds .0370000 .0440000 Morocco Dirham 34.123 Indian Rupees 4.857 Arab Pakistani Rupees 2.877 Bahraini Dinar 0.7510005 0.7595005 CUSTOMER TRANSFER RATES EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Bangladesh Taka 3.643 Egyptian Pound 0.0381338 0.0401638 US Dollar/KD .2841000 .2862000 US Dollar Transfer 285.950 Philippines Pesso 6.561 Ethiopeanbirr 0.0128007 0.0193007 GB Pound/KD .4338920 .4370990 Euro 375.740 Cyprus pound 696.050 Ghanaian Cedi 0.1451895 0.1469795 Euro .3707360 .3734770 Sterling Pound 438.930 Japanese Yen 4.000 Iranian Riyal 0.0000794 0.0000799 Swiss francs .3043390 .3065880 Canadian dollar 274.420 Thai Bhat 9.785 Iraqi Dinar 0.0001780 0.0002380 Turkish lira 148.850 Canadian dollars .2795430 .2816100 Jordanian Dinar 0.3971825 0.4046825 Swiss Franc 305.180 Syrian Pound 4.055 Danish Kroner .0497330 .0501010 Nepalese Rupees 3.325 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Australian Dollar 264.220 Lebanese Pound 0.0001752 0.0001952 Swedish Kroner .0443660 .0446940 US Dollar Buying 284.750 Malaysian Ringgit 95.150 Australian dlr .2963730 .2985640 Moroccan Dirhams 0.0220305 0.0460305 Nigerian Naira 0.0012146 0.0018496 Hong Kong dlr .0365940 .0368650 GOLD Bahrain Exchange Company Singapore dlr .2291130 .2308060 20 Gram 239.000 Omani Riyal 0.7306782 0.7416782 Japanese yen .0029600 .0028810 10 Gram 121.000 Qatar Riyal 0.0777782 0.0785612 Indian Rs/KD .0000000 .0052870 5 Gram 63.000 CURRENCY BUY SELL Saudi Riyal 0.0751467 0.0757867 Sri Lanka rupee .0000000 .0022880 Europe Sudanese Pounds 0.0464295 0.0469795 Pakistan rupee .0000000 .0029190 British Pound 0.4333738 0.4423738 Syrian Pound 0.0019461 0.0021661 Bangladesh taka .0000000 .0036810 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Czech Korune 0.0066933 0.0186933 Tunisian Dinar 0.1724154 0.1784154 UAE dirhams .0773800 .0779520 Danish Krone 0.0460088 0.0510088 UAE Dirhams 0.0763174 0.0777674 Bahraini dinars .7538810 .7594530 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Euro 0.3681020 0.3756020 Yemeni Riyal 0.0012883 0.0013883 Jordanian dinar .0000000 .4048090 Australian Dollar 266.58 266.000 Norwegian Krone 0.0429605 0.0481605 Scottish Pound 0.4311265 0.4386265 Saudi Riyal/KD .0757800 .0763400 Canadian Dollar 275.63 275.000 Al Mulla Exchange Omani riyals .7382100 .7436660 Swiss Franc 310.16 310.000 Swedish Krona 0.0385448 0.0435448 Philippine Peso .0000000 .0069870 Euro 377.86 380.000 Swiss Franc 0.2995408 0.3065406 US Dollar 285.10 287.800 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Australasia Sterling Pound 441.75 445.000 US Dollar 285.350 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Australian Dollar 0.2545264 0.2665264 Japanese Yen 2.97 3.000 Euro 374.850 New Zealand Dollar 0.2139138 0.2229138 Pound Sterling 437.200 Bangladesh Taka 3.684 3.700 Uganda Shilling 0.0001119 0.0001119 Canadian Dollar 273.850 ASIAN COUNTRIES Indian Rupee 4.777 5.110 Japanese Yen 2.884 Japanese Yen 2.950 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.216 2.800 America Indian Rupee 4.815 Indian Rupees 4.822 Nepali Rupee 2.986 3.600 Canadian Dollar 0.2648646 0.2738648 Pakistani Rupees 2.876 Egyptian Pound 40.135 Colombian Peso 0.0001453 0.0001633 Srilankan Rupees 2.189 Pakistani Rupee 2.888 2.990 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.189 Nepali Rupees 2.989 UAE Dirhams 77.69 78.200 US Dollars 0.2834000 0.2855500 Bangladesh Taka 3.665 Singapore Dollar 226.940 Bahraini Dinar 758.81 760.700 Philippines Peso 6.610 Hongkong Dollar 36.868 Egyptian Pound 40.15 40.200 Asia Pakistan Rupee 2.875 Bangladesh Taka 0.0036333 0.0036883 Bangladesh Taka 3.666 Jordanian Dinar 405.76 410.900 Bahraini Dinar 760.450 Cape Vrde Escudo 0.0031680 0.0033980 Philippine Peso 6.614 Omani Riyal 741.44 747.600 UAE Dirham 77.750 Thai Baht 9.203 Chinese Yuan 0.0455768 0.0505768 Qatari Riyal 78.73 79.100 Saudi Riyal 76.250 Malaysian ringgit 94.271 Eritrea-Nakfa 0.0165033 0.0196033 *Rates are subject to change Irani Riyal 0.271 Saudi Riyal 76.16 76.400 SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 BUSINESS

Pickup in business credit Bayt.com poll Education inadequate gains traction in Kuwait for workplace success

DUBAI: The Bayt.com ‘Middle East respondents would like to stay in a job NBK ECONOMIC REPORT Workplace Dynamics’ poll conducted by for ‘as long as possible’ (44.2 percent), Bayt.com, the Middle East’s number one though a fifth (19.5 percent) claim to like KUWAIT: Kuwait’s bank credit maintained its job site, has revealed that a fifth of pro- to stay 3-to-5 years before moving on. healthy growth in April. Household credit con- fessionals in the Middle East and North Eight out of every 10 respondents (81.6 tinued to show strength, while non-financial Africa do not believe that their educa- percent) have an online CV and profes- business sectors experienced a third consecu- tion adequately prepared them for suc- sional public profile, and 96.6 percent tive month of solid growth. If this pace is main- cess in the workplace. This is seen as a are always open to new career opportu- tained, we expect credit growth to approach 7 major impediment to career growth, as nities. The majority (54.2 percent) apply percent in 2013, its strongest since 2009. education and professional training are for jobs regularly, though 45.8 percent Despite this, private deposit growth continued necessary to thrive in an increasingly prefer to take a more passive approach to outpace credit growth, boosting bank liquidi- competitive global arena. Other major to their job search and wait for employ- ty. Total bank credit rose by a solid KD 169 mil- impediments are seen to be bad man- ers to find them based on their online lion in April to KD 27.51 billion, up 5.8 percent agers (13.7 percent) and the bad econo- CV. year-on-year (y/y). Net credit gains thus far in my (14.9 percent). Nine out of every 10 “It is very telling that in today’s con- 2013 averaged KD 173 million a month, up from respondents (87.7 percent) state that nected world professionals are increas- an average of KD 100 million a month during they have friends and family in the ingly choosing to park their online CVs 2012. Household credit (personal facilities MENA region who have been affected by on a leading jobsite such as Bayt.com at excluding lending for the purchase of securities) unemployment. However, 62.7 percent all times whether or not they are imme- remained the key driver of credit growth, believe that the job market in their diately looking for a job and whether or though there has also been a clear pick up in country of residence is picking up, not they are actively applying to jobs at non-financial business activity. among which 30.3 percent state that it is present. At Bayt.com we have especially Growth in the household sector was healthy, doing so ‘very quickly’. seen this with the fast growth of our with personal facilities (ex-securities) up by KD “In total, 21.2 percent of respondents Bayt.com People platform which is the 119 million in April. The monthly gain was state that lack of education preparation ideal vehicle for professionals at all notably larger than in previous months, sug- is the biggest roadblock for career career levels and from all walks of life gesting household borrowing remains solid. The growth,” said Suhail Masri, VP of Sales, who desire to be seen by their peer com- y/y rate of growth accelerated to 17.9 percent. Bayt.com. “Professionals should start munity and interact with peers in other In the coming months, with the implementation seriously looking at other methods of companies and countries and industries of the Family Fund law, reported household gaining knowledge to stay relevant, while at the same time keeping their debt may actually decline as some debt will be whether through further education, options open for a career change and transferred to the government. online resources, or training and work- ensuring the best opportunities do not The strong growth in household credit has boosted its share of total credit, raising it by shops. In fact, our poll shows that profes- pass them by. Professionals today are nearly 3 percentage points in the last 12 months sionals are searching for opportunities very cognizant of the huge opportunity to reach 28 percent. This came at the expense of where they can learn and grow, so train- costs of not having a searchable online non-bank financial (NBF) credit, which saw its ing programs in companies can help CV on a leading regional jobsite and an share decline to 6.5 percent on the sector’s attract top-quality candidates. At activated public profile” continued ongoing deleveraging. The sector saw the Bayt.com, our mission is to empower Suhail Masri. decline of NBF credit resume following a mod- people with the tools and information In terms of what professionals want est rise in March, falling by KD 51 million. they need to lead their lifestyle of most in a manager, respondents believe Non-financial business activity saw its choice, so we are constantly creating that the best managers are the ones growth pickup sustained in April, with its third innovative new solutions to make it easi- who are good at mentoring and coach- consecutive month of healthy growth. April saw er for professionals from all industries ing (with 12.3 percent of respondents credit up KD 101 million. Gains during the and experiences to succeed in their stating so), are leaders by action (11.3 month were led by real estate and other credit deposit ratio by 2.8 percentage points to 91.6 percent (y/y). The narrower measure (M1) careers.” percent), are true visionaries (10 per- facilities. Meanwhile, oil & gas, trade, and indus- percent over the last five months. Saving and increased by KD 150 million. The industries that are seen to attract cent), are regular performance apprais- try saw declines in total credit. sight deposits saw strong increases in April Deposit rates on dinar time deposits the most talent are oil, gas and petro- ers (8.4 percent), are team players (5.4 (+KD 319 mn and +KD 164 mn, respectively), remained steady at current low levels. Average Private sector deposits saw a fifth strong chemicals (30.2 percent), followed by percent), are democratic consensus while time and foreign currency deposits rates fell by a basis point across all maturities consecutive monthly gain. Deposits were up a information technology (IT) and builders (4.2 percent), and are strong, declined (-KD 78 mn and KD 54 mn, respective- except for the 3-month rate. The 1-month, 3- total of KD 351 million, exclusively in local cur- telecommunications (24.1 percent). assertive commanders (3.6 percent). rency sight and saving accounts. Gains have ly). The broader measure of money (M2) month, 6-month and 12-month deposit rates Respondents have a preference for full- Meanwhile, 42.9 percent of respondents averaged KD 450 million per month since expanded by KD 337 million during the month, averaged 0.56 percent, 0.75 percent, 0.96 per- time employment in a company (78.1 believe that a great manager should December 2012, helping reduce the loan-to- with double digit growth maintained at 10.3 cent and 1.16 percent respectively. percent), with only 7.9 percent claiming have all the above qualities. to prefer entrepreneurship and 7.5 per- Respondents are put off by managers cent preferring part-time employment in who have a lack of vision (29.7 percent), US stocks fall in a company. A further 6.5 percent prefer who have a command and control style freelancing. (20 percent), and who have poor men- quiet end to a According to the respondents, the torship and coaching skills (11.2 per- main reasons they left their previous job cent). On the other side of the spectrum, bumpy month was bad pay (19.8 percent), finding a professionals in the MENA believe that better role (18.1 percent), and no clear employers today are looking for candi- NEW YORK: Given the wild trading of late, it was a advancement path in the organization dates with great technical skills (27.3 calm close to the month. After flitting between tiny (17.5 percent). In their next job, the percent), who are team players (16.2 per- gains and losses most of Friday, the stock market majority of professionals (20.3 percent) cent), and who have strong character closed mostly lower, a peaceful end to the most are looking for companies that will help and integrity (15 percent). volatile month in nearly two years. them develop their skills and provide Data for the Bayt.com “Middle East “It’s a dull Friday,” said Gary Flam, a stock manager at Bel Air Investment Advisors. A bull market, he learning opportunities and training pro- Workplace Dynamics” poll was collected added, is “rarely a straight march up.” The Standard & grams. A good work environment (18.8 online from May 28 to June 20 2013, Poor’s 500 index ended its bumpy ride in June down percent) and better pay (16 percent) fol- with 9,845 respondents covering 12 1.5 percent, the first monthly loss since October. Still, low as important factors as well. Ideally, countries in the MENA region. the index had its best first half of a year since 1998. Investors seemed unsure how to react to recent statements by Federal Reserve officials about when the central bank might end its support for the econo- WB chief faces challenges my. Mixed economic news added to investors’ uncer- tainty Friday. An index of consumer confidence was up HONG KONG: A cargo ship loaded with containers leaves Hong Kong yesterday. In as he makes his mark but a gauge of business activity in the Chicago area May 2013, the value of Hong Kong’s total exports of goods decreased by one percent plunged. whereas the value of imports of goods increased by 1.7 percent over a year earlier, WASHINGTON: In his first year as president “Investors don’t know what to make of the news,” the Census and Statistics Department reported. —AFP of the World Bank, Jim Yong Kim has tried said John Toohey, vice president of stock investments to refocus the institution on fighting pover- at USAA Investment Management. “I wouldn’t be sur- ty and climate change-but challenges lie prised to see more ups and downs.” ahead. The S&P 500 stock index closed down 6.92 points, S&P downgrades Cyprus The pick of the Korean-American, an or 0.4 percent, to 1,606.28. The Dow Jones industrial academic and doctor by training, marked a average fell 114.89 points, or 0.8 percent, to 14,909.60. radical departure from other recent heads The Nasdaq composite index rose 1.38 points, or 0.04 ratings over debt swap of the Washington-based global body. Both percent, to 3,403.25. NICOSIA: Cyprus’s bond ratings have been ereign credit ratings to SD (selective Robert Zoellick and Paul Wolfowitz-fellow Stocks have jumped around in June. By contrast, downgraded by Standard & Poors Ratings default) from CCC/C. Americans recruited when George W Bush the first five months of the year were mostly calm, Services and Fitch following Nicosia’s After the exchange, which is expected was in the White House-did not have devel- marked by small but steady gains as investors bought announcement that it would swap one bil- on July 1, S&P said liquidity strains on the opment experience on their resumes. on news of higher home prices, record corporate earn- lion euros in local bonds for longer maturi- government should be alleviated, and that Less well-known and controversial than ings and an improving jobs market. ties. On Thursday, the finance ministry said the rating is expected to rise to CCC+. those before him, “Doctor Kim” quickly tried By May 21, the S&P 500 had climbed to a record that government bonds maturing in 2013 However, it noted that the “government to make his mark on the development 1,669. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke the next day, through the first quarter of 2016 would be will still need to deal with the forthcoming giant amid competition from new players, and prices began gyrating. Investors have long known replaced with five new issues holding the rollover of a stock of 950 million euro such as China, willing to drop large sums, that the central bank would eventually pull back from same coupon rate and at five-10 year matu- Treasury bills,” equivalent to five percent of especially in Africa. “Dr Kim has been a wel- Jim Yong Kim its bond purchases, which are designed to lower inter- rities. GDP. come breath of fresh air compared to some est rates and get people to borrow and spend more. The move was required under the terms Fitch also said on Friday it had lowered of past World Bank presidents who had no $1.25 a day from 21 percent to 3 Last week, Bernanke got more specific about the tim- of a bailout deal with the European Union its long-term local currency rating to RD experience in development but we can’t percent.“We expected that the Bank set a ing. He said the Fed could start purchasing fewer and the International Monetary Fund. But (restricted default) from CCC. “This transac- yet assess if he will change the bank for the strategy and refocus its mission on reduc- bonds later this year, and stop buying them complete- S&P said on Friday that the “exchange tion constitutes a DDE (distressed debt better,” said Peter Chowla of the Bretton ing poverty. It’s already a big success,” said ly by the middle of next year, if the economy contin- materially changes the terms of the affect- exchange)... as the Woods Project that keeps a close eye on Nicolas Mombrial, head of the Washington ued to strengthen. ed debt and constitutes what we consider a maturity extension at existing coupon the institution. office of Oxfam International. Investors dumped stocks, but then had second distressed exchange”. rates represents a material reduction in But according to an insider at the Bank, It’s an admirable goal but the challenge thoughts this week as other Fed officials stressed that “We view the extension of maturities terms for bondholders,” the agency said. In people are split on the director’s personali- is immense. Going forward, the Bank has to the central bank wouldn’t pull back on its support without what we find to be adequate off- exchange for a 10-billion-euro loan from ty and his actions. find ways to increase economic growth to soon. The Dow gained 365 points over the previous setting compensation as the exchange of the EU and the IMF, Cyprus agreed in March “There are those who admire him and reduce poverty without further damage to three days this week. The Dow has had 16 triple-digit new debt on less favourable terms to the on 13 billion euros in measures to cut its others feel he is too focused on talking,” the the environment. moves for the month, the most since September 2011. existing debt.” budget deficit and to restructure its bloat- source said. Under his leadership, the Bank Kim is “in a difficult position,” said Bonds have also been on a bumpy ride in recent It lowered the long- and short-term sov- ed banking system. — AFP garnered attention when it published a Lawrence MacDonald of the Center for weeks, mostly down. The prospect of fewer purchases report warning of “cataclysmic” climate Global Development. “He’s right to sound by the Fed sent investors fleeing from all sorts of change, unfamiliar territory usually occu- the alarm on climate but I’m afraid that the bonds - municipals, US Treasury securities, corporate pied by the United Nations. poverty goal and climate change could be bonds, foreign government debt and high-yield “I feel that the World Bank has an enor- conflicting.” The president is confident bonds. Investors pulled a record $23 billion from bond mous responsibility to first tell the world solutions exist but he has to convince the mutual funds in the five trading days ended about climate change, but then really move Bank’s 188 member countries and some Wednesday, according to Bank of America Merrill our investments in a direction so that we 10,000 employees. Lynch. can limit carbon emissions and really slow It won’t be an easy task. Bond yields, which move in the opposite direction down the pace of climate change,” Kim told In a recent internal document obtained of bond prices, have rocketed. The yield on the 10-year AFP in an exclusive interview. by AFP, Kim denounced the “culture Treasury note rose to 2.49 percent from 2.47 percent This new approach is not without con- of fear” that allegedly curbs initiatives at late Thursday. Last month, the yield was as low as 1.63 tradictions. Intent on helping the 1.2 billion the heart of the institution and is used to percent. Treasury yields help set borrowing costs for a still living without electricity, the Bank con- justify inaction. Certain reactions, pub- large range of consumer and business loans. tinues to finance development projects lished on the Bank’s intranet, reflect a cli- It’s been a rocky month in foreign markets, too. based on fossil fuels, such as a coal plant in mate of mistrust. Major indexes in France, Germany and Britain have lost Kosovo-much to the chagrin of environ- “The bank has never been an honest about 5 percent in June. In U.S. economic news Friday, mentalists. organization, either with itself or with the University of Michigan said its index of consumer “It’s going to be impossible for us to the clients,” said one unnamed Bank sentiment dipped to 84.1 in June from 84.5 the previ- move right now to a completely fossil free employee. “Is the Bank willing to take the ous month. But that was still relatively high. May’s world,” Kim acknowledged. His other big risk of offending member nations by reading was the highest since July 2007. Meanwhile, project won’t be easy to tackle either. telling them that they are corrupt and the Chicago Business Barometer sank to 51.6 from a FRANKFURT: The chart of Germany’s share index DAX is displayed on a board at the In early April, he set the goal of eradicat- that many nations are themselves the 14-month high of 58.7 in May. —AFP stock exchange in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. The Frankfurt stock ing extreme poverty by 2030 by reducing single biggest obstacle to develop- exchange will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the DAX on July 1, 2013. — AFP the proportion of people living on less than ment?” added another. — AFP BUSINESS SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

KSE investors cautious amid selloff

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last which in turn pushed the stock market to continue week in the red zone. The price index ended last its positive performance that started end of last week with a decrease amounted to 1.82 percent, year. and the weighted index retreated by 1.49 percent Furthermore, the random purchasing opera- compared to the closings of the week before. In tions were not absent during last week’s sessions. It addition KSX-15 index decreased by 1.96 percent. was sometimes present due to few investment Furthermore, last week’s average daily turnover portfolios focus on supporting its stocks prior to decreased by 29.53 percent, compared to the pre- the end of the first half of the year period, which ceding week, reaching KD 42.11 million, whereas limited the stock market weekly losses to a certain trading volume average was 403.33 million shares, point. recording decrease of 43.55 percent. For the annual performance, the price index Most of Kuwait Stock Exchange losses came as ended last week recording 33.34 percent annual a result to the selling trend that the market has gain compared to its closing in 2012, while the been witnessing since the beginning of this weighted index increased by 8.14 percent, and the month, and focused on many listed stocks of both KSX-15 recorded 3.08 percent increase. blue-chip and small-cap stocks, especially that By the end of the week, the price index closed many of such stocks increased rapidly since the at 7,912.85 points, down by 1.82 percent from the beginning of the current year, due to the specula- week before closing, whereas the weighted index tion operations during that period. In addition, the registered a 1.49 percent weekly loss after closing stock market performance was unstable during at 451.66 points. Moreover, the KSX-15 index closed most of last week’s sessions with a downward at 1,040.20 points, decreasing by 1.96 percent. slope, being affected by speculative activity that has been controlling the stock market trading Sectors’ indices Consumer Services sector was the least declining Sectors’ activity stocks were the highest traded in terms of value; activity for quite some time. Ten of KSE’s sectors ended last week in the red as its index closed at 1,117.16 points with a 0.17 The Real Estate sector dominated total trade with a turnover of KD 59.54 million or 28.28 percent Moreover, the stock market losses are coming in zone, while the other two recorded increases. The percent decrease. volume during last week with 857.55 million shares of last week’s total market trading value. The Banks parallel with the current watch and cautious state Oil & Gas sector headed the losers list as its index On the other hand, last week’s highest gainer changing hands, representing 42.52 percent of the sector took the second place as the sector’s last of the traders, waiting for the semi-annual financial declined by 3.84 percent to end the week’s activi- was the Basic Materials sector, achieving 1.04 per- total market trading volume. The Financial Services week turnover of KD58.35 million represented results of the listed companies, which is expected ty at 1,235.44 points. The Technology sector was cent growth rate as its index closed at 1,151.25 sector was second in terms of trading volume as 27.71 percent of the total market trading value. — to be positive for most of the companies when second on the losers’ list, which index declined by points. Whereas, in the second place, the the sector’s traded shares were 37.43 percent of last Prepared by the Studies & Research Department compared to the previous years, since most of the 2.58 percent, closing at 1,100.38 points, followed Consumer Goods sector’s index closed at 1,175.95 week’s total trading volume, with a total of 754.83 Bayan Investment Co. companies have relatively improved and some by the Industrials sector, as its index closed at points recording 0.32 percent increase. million shares. recovered from the 2008 financial crises effects, 1,202.17 points at a loss of 2.34 percent. The On the other hand, the Real Estate sector’s

Brent posts Q3 loss Stone Energy bags contacts to

NEW YORK: Brent crude oil futures fell in barrel for the first half. buy two drilling rigs for $30m choppy trading on Friday to close lower for US crude oil gained 8 cents on the day to the third straight quarter, the longest $97.13 a barrel, ending the quarter down 10 Stone Energy Holding Company, (a subsidiary Egypt and the Republic of Iraq for a number of Al-Shamali stressed the completion of the stretch of quarterly declines in 15 years. cents but up $5.31 from the close of 2012. of Al-Salam Group Holding Co) in cooperation large international companies such as agreement with the Kerui ”the supplier of the Trade ended Friday with the premium of On Friday, oil came under pressure from the with (Kerui Group) company a contract for pur- Centurion and Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum, Rigs“ to ship the spare parts necessary for Brent to US oil futures at the $5.57 a barrel, stronger dollar as investors resumed pricing chasing two drilling rigs with an operational Shamaran and Oil Search, which has increased these rigs and all the equipment attached the narrowest level since January 2011, in the possibility that the Federal Reserve power equivalent to 1500 hp and 2000 hp with confidence in Stone Energy as a Kuwaiti com- thereto, with a stock enough for one year of marking a near $15 drop in the spread since will begin to pare back its bond-buying pro- a total value of $30 million and for the imple- pany. periodic maintenance as of the date of opera- the start of the year. gram as soon as its September policy meet- mentation of contracts of drilling exploratory Al-Shamali Pointed that Stone Energy tion, pointing out that the agreement stipulat- Growing capacity to ship crude from the ing. deep oil wells in the Republic of Iraq on depths Company seeks to activate the instructions of ed that the company producing drilling rigs Cushing, Oklahoma delivery point for the US Fed Governor Jeremy Stein on Friday of up to 7000m. the Board of Directors, and the implementa- shall provide technical support and supervi- oil futures contract has alleviated some of highlighted September as a possible time Hassan Al-Shamali (Chairman and the tion of the recommendations of the Executive sion of installation and actual operation tests the pressure on West Texas Intermediate when the US central bank will need to con- Managing Director of Stone Energy Holding Committee of the company stating the need of the rigs in the specified location of opera- crude, allowing it to rebound relative to sider reducing its ‘quantitative easing’ eco- Co) stated that under this agreement with to work on the implementation of the strategic tion in addition to providing technical advice Brent. Trade of the spread was heavy over nomic stimulus program. Kerui Group company, which is one of the plan of Stone company, which had been necessary for the operating crew as part of the the first half of the year when the new A strong US currency makes dollar- largest companies in the manufacture of approved, including the expansion in the keenness of Stone Energy Holding Company pipeline capacity came online as part of denominated commodities such as Brent drilling rigs for oil or gas exploration, Stone operations of drilling oil and gas wells, and toward applying the contracts it will conclude industry efforts to realign the market to get crude oil more expensive for holders of oth- Energy will start transferring the new drilling increasing the number of company operating with the contracting companies (Southern Oil booming production from US shale and er currencies, and weighs on commodity rigs this year to begin work directly in the exe- drilling rigs with a number between 2 to 3 Company in southern Iraq, and the Ministry of Canadian oil sands plays to the Gulf Coast prices. Traders were also watching ongoing cution of operational long-term contracts, drilling rigs annually. Natural Resources in northern Iraq). refining hub. turmoil in Libya and other oil-producing pointing out that it was taken into account in The US infrastructure changes came regions, as well as a North Sea outage. the design of these new rigs to be able to work in the oil fields in the south or in the north of against a backdrop where traders were Britain’s Buzzard oilfield output is expect- Iraq. weighing demand concerns and changes to ed to stay at a reduced rate of around Al-Shamali added that the new drilling rigs monetary policy in top consumer nations 170,000 barrels per day (bpd) for around five are the latest in the world as it can work as rigs such as the United States and China. days, an industry source said on Thursday. for exploratory well or for development of pre- “We’re definitely going through an Russian Urals crude values spiked to near a existing wells in the oil fields southern of Iraq. adjustment period in this market. We’re not record high on Friday as oil producer Surgut They are designed in a way that allows moving only going through changing of the guard sold barrels at a healthy premium due to a rapidly between the wells, particularly in the of the benchmarks but we are looking shortage of supplies from the world’s largest fields of the south, which are located at close towards the world beyond stimulus,” said oil producer from Baltic ports. distances. This contributes to the activation of Phil Flynn, analyst at Price Futures Group in Hedge funds and other large specula- the strategic plan of the company approved by Chicago. tors slashed their bets on rising US crude the Board of Directors for the expansion of oil “There’s absolutely no doubt that this oil prices in the seven days to June 25, cut- well drilling operations in cooperation with taper up/taper down was affecting the price ting their net long futures and option posi- international oil companies and using the lat- of oil. Does anyone believe oil would be at tions by more than 40,000 US crude oil est drilling equipment and oil services. $90 a barrel if the Fed wasn’t buying this contracts, the equivalent of over 40 million Al-Shamali added that Stone Energy $80b a month?” Brent crude oil futures shed barrels of oil, from a two year high hit the Holding company proved excellent presence 66 cents a barrel to settle at $102.16 by previous week, data from the US in the implementation of the drilling works of 12:45 pm EDT (1645 GMT), closing the quar- Commodity Futures Trading Commission exploratory oil wells in the Arab Republic of ter down $7.86 a barrel and down $8.95 a showed on Friday. — Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 BUSINESS Middle East aviation industry in advantageous position: Experts Third AAM summit concludes in Salalah

By Hussain Al-Qatari next 20 years with passenger traffic forecast to grow 6.2 percent annually. Airlines from the region SALALAH, Oman: The aviation and media sectors are expected to receive delivery of 1,963 new pas- are still a very safe environment for investors, senger and cargo aircraft. As a hub for both leisure according to participants at the third edition of and business travel, the Middle East is in a particu- Arab Aviation and Media Summit, which took larly advantageous position to benefit from this place last week in Salalah, Oman. growth, with emerging economies such as Oman Titled ‘Aviation and Tourism: Enabler of likely to see significant expansion of their aviation Economic Growth,’ Arab Aviation and Media sectors in the coming years.” Summit 2013 was organized by Air Arabia under The panel of experts discussed key challenges the patronage of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism, in faced by the industry and what more needs to be association with CNBC Arabiya, Airbus and CFM. done to fully realise the true potential of aviation During the two-day event, eminent speakers from and tourism sectors. Adel Ali, Chief Executive across the region as well as from global markets Officer of Air Arabia, said: “Nobody doubts the shed light on the rapid growth of the aviation and tremendous potential of the aviation and tourism tourism sectors in the region. According to the sectors in the Arab world, but there are a number leading names in the business sector, the Middle of significant challenges that still need to be East region being a hub for both leisure and busi- addressed if it is to be fully realised. The starting ness travel is in an advantageous position and the point is the implementation of a full open skies future growth potential is tremendous for emerg- policy, the introduction of more liberalised regula- ing economies such as the UAE and Oman. The tions allowing the free-flow of cross-border move- market forecast of giant aircraft manufacturer ments, and the proliferation of privately owned air- Airbus expects a steady growth for the aviation lines. Together, this approach would help the market in the region. Middle East aviation and tourism sector to reach its “The Middle East market will witness significant full potential, which is estimated to be equal to the growth in the aviation industry over the next 20 size of the US economy.” years,” said Andrew Gordon of Airbus in a presenta- Additionally, the experts have placed a greater tion forecasting the coming years in aviation in the emphasis on the need for increased skilled and region. “Growing economies, increasing numbers trained manpower availability, which is seen as a of tourists and ongoing economic diversification crucial challenge for the Middle East aviation SALALAH: Speakers address the two-day ‘Arab Aviation and Media Summit 2013’ in Salalah. will drive the development of passenger traffic.” industry. In her opening remarks, Undersecretary of the Micheal Herrero, Area Manager Gulf, IATA, said: Ministry of Tourism of Oman, Maitha bint Saif bin “The enormous social benefits to the region of a Majid Al-Mahrouqi, noted: “Salalah has long been thriving aviation industry means there is a real considered as a tourist destination, with the city’s urgency to overcome obstacles such as a lack of charming beauty and splendid weather attracting skilled aviation professionals. In addition to invest- travelers from across Arabia and beyond. Aviation ing in technology and aircraft, we should also has helped open Salalah up to new in-bound mar- invest in the workforce. We face an unusual situa- kets, and plays a crucial role in the ongoing success tion where the growth of aviation is creating jobs of Oman’s tourism sector, which is expected to which we will soon not be able to fill because we contribute at least 8 percent to Sultanate’s GDP do not have enough people with the right skills. over the next few years. Moreover, increased con- More engineering-focused education programs nectivity contributes to increased investments, are a must, and we need to encourage more bilateral trade and job creation. Going forward, we young people across the region to think about a will focus on attracting more international airlines career in the sector. Dedicated aviation academies to fly into and out of Salalah Airport.” are an important part of the solution, and will help Andrew Gordon, Director Strategic Marketing to ensure people receive the training they need to and Analysis Market Forecast, Airbus, who deliv- strengthen their skill-set and add to the talent ered a special presentation on “The future of pool.” Aviation,” said: “The aviation sector is a major driver Conceptualized and launched by Air Arabia in of global economy. In fact, if aviation were a coun- 2011, the Arab Aviation and Media Summit is the try, it would be a member of the G20, with the only aviation industry conference dedicated for 19th largest economy in the world. By 2031, Airbus media representatives in the Arab region. This expects global passenger traffic and airplane num- year’s summit was attended by over 100 editors bers to double globally. The Middle East aviation and media representatives and approximately 100 market will witness significant growth over the delegates from the aviation and tourism industry. MasterCard, EBC launch Egypt’s mobile payment gateway

CAIRO: MasterCard, National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Etisalat yesterday announced the launch of the mobile payment wallet in Egypt, which will bring Etisalat Egypt’s subscriber base safe and convenient payment services through the power of their mobile phones. The newly introduced program is an early implementation of the Mobile Payment Solution that MasterCard and Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) introduced to this 94 million mobile users market and repre- sents the world’s first ever interoprable Arabic mobile money program. “Flous”, which means money in Arabic, will use Joy Alukkas - Setting the Etisalat mobile network and can be deployed on any mobile phone. The first phase of this pro- gram will allow subscribers to transfer money to the gold standard anyone participating in the service using their mobile phones, and to load cash on their phones The esteemed Forbes Magazines, Middle East room to its current stature of a multi-billion dol- or take out cash through over 100 of Etisalat’s edition has honored Joy Alukkas, Chairman and lar global conglomerate with 85 jewelry show- branches and 305 of NBE’s branches across Managing Director of Joy Alukkas Group, as one rooms world-wide, Joyalukkas has revolution- Egypt. This represents a new era for mobile users among the ‘Top 100 Indian leaders in the UAE’. ized the jewelry retail industry through innova- as the service will be the fastest, most convenient The prestigious magazine has recognised him tive schemes, as well as a distinct offering. In a and secure money transfer channel in Egypt. The as one of the Indian ‘founding forces’ in the UAE. short span of around two decades, Joyalukkas second phase of the program will allow sub- The recognition was awarded to Joy Alukkas by has transformed the way the world looks at jew- scribers to pay their bills through their mobile the Honorable Indian Minister of State for elry and made itself a household name. Today, phones, top up their mobile prepaid lines, and Human Resource Development, Shashi Tharoor the global retail chain operates across nine pay for goods and services at several merchants’ adding value to the infrastructure. Mobile tive to traditional payment solutions to conduct in the presence of Dr Nasser Bin Aqeel Al-Tayyar, countries and has a loyal customer base of over locations in Egypt, in addition to using it for e- phones can be used for far more than calls and faster and more convenient transactions,” said President of Forbes Middle East, at a glittering ten million customers worldwide. commerce payments globally. messages. In a world where smartphones and Sherif Elwy; Vice Chairman, NBE. function organized by Forbes in Dubai. A global conglomerate, Joyalukkas’s cur- Commenting on this landmark announce- mobile browsing have become commonplace, it “MasterCard is committed to providing the “I am honored to receive this prestigious rent business interests include Jewelry, ment, Mohamed Kamel Bayoumi, Managing is only natural that mobile devices be used to Egyptian market with payment solutions that recognition but none of this would have been Fashion and Silks, Money Exchange, Luxury Air Director, EBC said “We have chosen MasterCard conduct everyday transactions, especially with meet the needs and expectations of all consumer possible without backing of the visionary lead- Charter, Malls & Realty. The jewelry business of to partner with us on this transformative their current levels of penetration in the Egyptian segments. With 65 percent of the population lack- ership of UAE. The UAE rulers have the foresight Joyalukkas is one of the most awarded and mobile money program to benefit from their market,” said Eng Saeed AlHamli, CEO, Etisalat ing access to formal banking, the mobile phone is and enterprising spirit to encourage and nur- recognized jewelry retailing chains. global experience as they have successfully Egypt. rapidly becoming the method of choice for mak- ture the entrepreneurial spirit of individuals and Joyalukkas is also the first jeweler to be award- implemented more than 30 such programs “As the largest commercial bank in Egypt, NBE ing payments and managing money. MasterCard have created the necessary regulations and ed the ISO 9001: 2008 and 140001:2004 certifi- around the world. Our objective, together with has been working with our partners for many customized this solution in cooperation with EBC infrastructure for people like me to grow and cations. Joyalukkas has also been recognized the Central Bank and the Government, is to years to ensure that Egyptians have access to the and in accordance with the Central Bank’s mobile make it big in this great nation. I would hence under the Dubai Quality Appreciation bring financial services to the fingertips of each latest and most advanced payment methods. We payment regulations, thus creating a world of like to dedicate this honor to the founding Program for strong adherence to quality and every Egyptian. This collaborative initiative are now reaching the threshold that will change opportunities for underserved communities. fathers and the current leadership of the UAE,” across all its departments. The rapidly expand- will allow us to achieve that.” the way consumers go about their everyday MasterCard congratulates both Etisalat and NBE said Joy Alukkas, Chairman & MD Joyalukkas ing jewelry retail chain has plans to open 20 “Etisalat connects people from around the banking needs. We are pleased to announce that for being the first movers in Egypt to leverage this Group. new showrooms across various parts of the world, and we have developed some of the we are opening the doors for consumers to uti- landmark solution” said Michael Miebach, From its inception as a single jewelry show- world in the current financial year. world’s most advanced networks by constantly lize the power of mobile payments as an alterna- President, Middle East and Africa, MasterCard. Starwood Hotels & Resorts reopens an art deco icon PARIS: The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part Middle East. “The restoration of Prince de Galles rein- that we involved local artisans, architects and crafts- The Luxury Collection can.” Prince de Gallesoffers feature plush chairs and chaises lounges set against of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc forces our commitment to welcoming global men to reinvigorate its romantic allure,” said Paul discreet residential luxury in each of the 115 gue- geometrically-patterned black Saint Laurent marble. reopened the doors to the legendary Prince de explorers to discover or rediscover the City of Light, James, Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection, strooms and 44 suites as well as in the hotel’s public The fine arabesques on the carpet are inspired by Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris, following a its hidden treasures and its rich heritage.” St Regis and W Hotels Worldwide. “After two years, spaces, which Pierre-Yves Rochon designed to be the mosaic scrolls surrounding the hotel’s famous meticulous two-year restoration. The restoration, Situated in the city’s most desirable quarter, the we are thrilled to reintroduce this landmark - syn- reminiscent of an intimate salon: adorned with courtyard, visible from the windows. A grand which has brought the hotel back to its original Art Golden Triangle by Champs-ElysÈes, Prince de Galles onymous with Parisian style - to unlock exceptional black marble, Macassar ebony, armchairs and exqui- Macassar work desk and a spacious sycamore dress- Deco splendor, is part of a larger strategy to invest has been an iconic jewel on Avenue George V since experiences for our most discerning guests, as only site textiles inspired by the 1920s and a handcrafted ing room will complete the residential ambience of more than $200 million in some of Starwood’s most its opening in 1928. Originally designed chandelier by Delisle as the lobby’s center- the suites. The two royal suites located on the hotel’s celebrated Luxury Collection hotels throughout by architect AndrÈ Arfvidson, the exten- piece. Cloaked in silken celadon fabric, the seventh floor juxtapose traditional Parisian elegance Europe: Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville and Hotel Maria sive two-year restoration project was led luxuriously appointed guest rooms cele- with exotic accents in black and gold, dark marble Cristina in San Sebastian, which reopened in 2012, by internationally acclaimed French brate the hotel’s distinct personality while and rich leather, leopard-print armchairs and lac- and most recently, The Gritti Palace in Venice, which designers, Pierre-Yves Rochon and Bruno preserving its authentic elegance and rich quered furniture. The sophisticated Suite d’Or (Gold was unveiled in February 2013. Borrione. In collaboration with ERTIM heritage. Rochon selected custom- Suite) features an exquisite gold-leaf mural over the “As Starwood continues to strengthen The Architectes SA, the designers reimagined designed Art Deco furniture and elegant headboard created by French artist Manuela Paul- Luxury Collection brand portfolio, we have made the hotel to harken back to the whimsi- furnishings in Macassar ebony wood to Cavallier and a boudoir inspired by some of the major investments to restore some of our most cally opulent era of the Parisian Art Deco contrast the Saint Laurent marble floors hotel’s most glamorous guests, while the Suite iconic European hotels together with our owner 1930s. with intricate mosaics created by Italian Saphir (Sapphire Suite), finished with beige and blue partners,” comments Michael Wale, President, “Prince de Galles has enchanted artisans. detailing, features an intimate living room with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and guests for generations, so it was essential The 23 Mosaic and 18 Macassarsuites Persian tailor-made rugs. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 BUSINESS Middle East aviation industry in advantageous position: Experts Third AAM summit concludes in Salalah

By Hussain Al-Qatari next 20 years with passenger traffic forecast to grow 6.2 percent annually. Airlines from the region SALALAH, Oman: The aviation and media sectors are expected to receive delivery of 1,963 new pas- are still a very safe environment for investors, senger and cargo aircraft. As a hub for both leisure according to participants at the third edition of and business travel, the Middle East is in a particu- Arab Aviation and Media Summit, which took larly advantageous position to benefit from this place last week in Salalah, Oman. growth, with emerging economies such as Oman Titled ‘Aviation and Tourism: Enabler of likely to see significant expansion of their aviation Economic Growth,’ Arab Aviation and Media sectors in the coming years.” Summit 2013 was organized by Air Arabia under The panel of experts discussed key challenges the patronage of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism, in faced by the industry and what more needs to be association with CNBC Arabiya, Airbus and CFM. done to fully realise the true potential of aviation During the two-day event, eminent speakers from and tourism sectors. Adel Ali, Chief Executive across the region as well as from global markets Officer of Air Arabia, said: “Nobody doubts the shed light on the rapid growth of the aviation and tremendous potential of the aviation and tourism tourism sectors in the region. According to the sectors in the Arab world, but there are a number leading names in the business sector, the Middle of significant challenges that still need to be East region being a hub for both leisure and busi- addressed if it is to be fully realised. The starting ness travel is in an advantageous position and the point is the implementation of a full open skies future growth potential is tremendous for emerg- policy, the introduction of more liberalised regula- ing economies such as the UAE and Oman. The tions allowing the free-flow of cross-border move- market forecast of giant aircraft manufacturer ments, and the proliferation of privately owned air- Airbus expects a steady growth for the aviation lines. Together, this approach would help the market in the region. Middle East aviation and tourism sector to reach its “The Middle East market will witness significant full potential, which is estimated to be equal to the growth in the aviation industry over the next 20 size of the US economy.” years,” said Andrew Gordon of Airbus in a presenta- Additionally, the experts have placed a greater tion forecasting the coming years in aviation in the emphasis on the need for increased skilled and region. “Growing economies, increasing numbers trained manpower availability, which is seen as a of tourists and ongoing economic diversification crucial challenge for the Middle East aviation SALALAH: Speakers address the two-day ‘Arab Aviation and Media Summit 2013’ in Salalah. will drive the development of passenger traffic.” industry. In her opening remarks, Undersecretary of the Micheal Herrero, Area Manager Gulf, IATA, said: Ministry of Tourism of Oman, Maitha bint Saif bin “The enormous social benefits to the region of a Majid Al-Mahrouqi, noted: “Salalah has long been thriving aviation industry means there is a real considered as a tourist destination, with the city’s urgency to overcome obstacles such as a lack of charming beauty and splendid weather attracting skilled aviation professionals. In addition to invest- travelers from across Arabia and beyond. Aviation ing in technology and aircraft, we should also has helped open Salalah up to new in-bound mar- invest in the workforce. We face an unusual situa- kets, and plays a crucial role in the ongoing success tion where the growth of aviation is creating jobs of Oman’s tourism sector, which is expected to which we will soon not be able to fill because we contribute at least 8 percent to Sultanate’s GDP do not have enough people with the right skills. over the next few years. Moreover, increased con- More engineering-focused education programs nectivity contributes to increased investments, are a must, and we need to encourage more bilateral trade and job creation. Going forward, we young people across the region to think about a will focus on attracting more international airlines career in the sector. Dedicated aviation academies to fly into and out of Salalah Airport.” are an important part of the solution, and will help Andrew Gordon, Director Strategic Marketing to ensure people receive the training they need to and Analysis Market Forecast, Airbus, who deliv- strengthen their skill-set and add to the talent ered a special presentation on “The future of pool.” Aviation,” said: “The aviation sector is a major driver Conceptualized and launched by Air Arabia in of global economy. In fact, if aviation were a coun- 2011, the Arab Aviation and Media Summit is the try, it would be a member of the G20, with the only aviation industry conference dedicated for 19th largest economy in the world. By 2031, Airbus media representatives in the Arab region. This expects global passenger traffic and airplane num- year’s summit was attended by over 100 editors bers to double globally. The Middle East aviation and media representatives and approximately 100 market will witness significant growth over the delegates from the aviation and tourism industry. MasterCard, EBC launch Egypt’s mobile payment gateway

CAIRO: MasterCard, National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Etisalat yesterday announced the launch of the mobile payment wallet in Egypt, which will bring Etisalat Egypt’s subscriber base safe and convenient payment services through the power of their mobile phones. The newly introduced program is an early implementation of the Mobile Payment Solution that MasterCard and Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) introduced to this 94 million mobile users market and repre- sents the world’s first ever interoprable Arabic mobile money program. “Flous”, which means money in Arabic, will use Joy Alukkas - Setting the Etisalat mobile network and can be deployed on any mobile phone. The first phase of this pro- gram will allow subscribers to transfer money to the gold standard anyone participating in the service using their mobile phones, and to load cash on their phones The esteemed Forbes Magazines, Middle East room to its current stature of a multi-billion dol- or take out cash through over 100 of Etisalat’s edition has honored Joy Alukkas, Chairman and lar global conglomerate with 85 jewelry show- branches and 305 of NBE’s branches across Managing Director of Joy Alukkas Group, as one rooms world-wide, Joyalukkas has revolution- Egypt. This represents a new era for mobile users among the ‘Top 100 Indian leaders in the UAE’. ized the jewelry retail industry through innova- as the service will be the fastest, most convenient The prestigious magazine has recognised him tive schemes, as well as a distinct offering. In a and secure money transfer channel in Egypt. The as one of the Indian ‘founding forces’ in the UAE. short span of around two decades, Joyalukkas second phase of the program will allow sub- The recognition was awarded to Joy Alukkas by has transformed the way the world looks at jew- scribers to pay their bills through their mobile the Honorable Indian Minister of State for elry and made itself a household name. Today, phones, top up their mobile prepaid lines, and Human Resource Development, Shashi Tharoor the global retail chain operates across nine pay for goods and services at several merchants’ adding value to the infrastructure. Mobile tive to traditional payment solutions to conduct in the presence of Dr Nasser Bin Aqeel Al-Tayyar, countries and has a loyal customer base of over locations in Egypt, in addition to using it for e- phones can be used for far more than calls and faster and more convenient transactions,” said President of Forbes Middle East, at a glittering ten million customers worldwide. commerce payments globally. messages. In a world where smartphones and Sherif Elwy; Vice Chairman, NBE. function organized by Forbes in Dubai. A global conglomerate, Joyalukkas’s cur- Commenting on this landmark announce- mobile browsing have become commonplace, it “MasterCard is committed to providing the “I am honored to receive this prestigious rent business interests include Jewelry, ment, Mohamed Kamel Bayoumi, Managing is only natural that mobile devices be used to Egyptian market with payment solutions that recognition but none of this would have been Fashion and Silks, Money Exchange, Luxury Air Director, EBC said “We have chosen MasterCard conduct everyday transactions, especially with meet the needs and expectations of all consumer possible without backing of the visionary lead- Charter, Malls & Realty. The jewelry business of to partner with us on this transformative their current levels of penetration in the Egyptian segments. With 65 percent of the population lack- ership of UAE. The UAE rulers have the foresight Joyalukkas is one of the most awarded and mobile money program to benefit from their market,” said Eng Saeed AlHamli, CEO, Etisalat ing access to formal banking, the mobile phone is and enterprising spirit to encourage and nur- recognized jewelry retailing chains. global experience as they have successfully Egypt. rapidly becoming the method of choice for mak- ture the entrepreneurial spirit of individuals and Joyalukkas is also the first jeweler to be award- implemented more than 30 such programs “As the largest commercial bank in Egypt, NBE ing payments and managing money. MasterCard have created the necessary regulations and ed the ISO 9001: 2008 and 140001:2004 certifi- around the world. Our objective, together with has been working with our partners for many customized this solution in cooperation with EBC infrastructure for people like me to grow and cations. Joyalukkas has also been recognized the Central Bank and the Government, is to years to ensure that Egyptians have access to the and in accordance with the Central Bank’s mobile make it big in this great nation. I would hence under the Dubai Quality Appreciation bring financial services to the fingertips of each latest and most advanced payment methods. We payment regulations, thus creating a world of like to dedicate this honor to the founding Program for strong adherence to quality and every Egyptian. This collaborative initiative are now reaching the threshold that will change opportunities for underserved communities. fathers and the current leadership of the UAE,” across all its departments. The rapidly expand- will allow us to achieve that.” the way consumers go about their everyday MasterCard congratulates both Etisalat and NBE said Joy Alukkas, Chairman & MD Joyalukkas ing jewelry retail chain has plans to open 20 “Etisalat connects people from around the banking needs. We are pleased to announce that for being the first movers in Egypt to leverage this Group. new showrooms across various parts of the world, and we have developed some of the we are opening the doors for consumers to uti- landmark solution” said Michael Miebach, From its inception as a single jewelry show- world in the current financial year. world’s most advanced networks by constantly lize the power of mobile payments as an alterna- President, Middle East and Africa, MasterCard. Starwood Hotels & Resorts reopens an art deco icon PARIS: The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part Middle East. “The restoration of Prince de Galles rein- that we involved local artisans, architects and crafts- The Luxury Collection can.” Prince de Gallesoffers feature plush chairs and chaises lounges set against of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc forces our commitment to welcoming global men to reinvigorate its romantic allure,” said Paul discreet residential luxury in each of the 115 gue- geometrically-patterned black Saint Laurent marble. reopened the doors to the legendary Prince de explorers to discover or rediscover the City of Light, James, Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection, strooms and 44 suites as well as in the hotel’s public The fine arabesques on the carpet are inspired by Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris, following a its hidden treasures and its rich heritage.” St Regis and W Hotels Worldwide. “After two years, spaces, which Pierre-Yves Rochon designed to be the mosaic scrolls surrounding the hotel’s famous meticulous two-year restoration. The restoration, Situated in the city’s most desirable quarter, the we are thrilled to reintroduce this landmark - syn- reminiscent of an intimate salon: adorned with courtyard, visible from the windows. A grand which has brought the hotel back to its original Art Golden Triangle by Champs-ElysÈes, Prince de Galles onymous with Parisian style - to unlock exceptional black marble, Macassar ebony, armchairs and exqui- Macassar work desk and a spacious sycamore dress- Deco splendor, is part of a larger strategy to invest has been an iconic jewel on Avenue George V since experiences for our most discerning guests, as only site textiles inspired by the 1920s and a handcrafted ing room will complete the residential ambience of more than $200 million in some of Starwood’s most its opening in 1928. Originally designed chandelier by Delisle as the lobby’s center- the suites. The two royal suites located on the hotel’s celebrated Luxury Collection hotels throughout by architect AndrÈ Arfvidson, the exten- piece. Cloaked in silken celadon fabric, the seventh floor juxtapose traditional Parisian elegance Europe: Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville and Hotel Maria sive two-year restoration project was led luxuriously appointed guest rooms cele- with exotic accents in black and gold, dark marble Cristina in San Sebastian, which reopened in 2012, by internationally acclaimed French brate the hotel’s distinct personality while and rich leather, leopard-print armchairs and lac- and most recently, The Gritti Palace in Venice, which designers, Pierre-Yves Rochon and Bruno preserving its authentic elegance and rich quered furniture. The sophisticated Suite d’Or (Gold was unveiled in February 2013. Borrione. In collaboration with ERTIM heritage. Rochon selected custom- Suite) features an exquisite gold-leaf mural over the “As Starwood continues to strengthen The Architectes SA, the designers reimagined designed Art Deco furniture and elegant headboard created by French artist Manuela Paul- Luxury Collection brand portfolio, we have made the hotel to harken back to the whimsi- furnishings in Macassar ebony wood to Cavallier and a boudoir inspired by some of the major investments to restore some of our most cally opulent era of the Parisian Art Deco contrast the Saint Laurent marble floors hotel’s most glamorous guests, while the Suite iconic European hotels together with our owner 1930s. with intricate mosaics created by Italian Saphir (Sapphire Suite), finished with beige and blue partners,” comments Michael Wale, President, “Prince de Galles has enchanted artisans. detailing, features an intimate living room with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and guests for generations, so it was essential The 23 Mosaic and 18 Macassarsuites Persian tailor-made rugs. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 technology For professional gamers, a dress rehearsal

SANTA MONICA: Past desks covered time strategy game “StarCraft II.” eras in their faces, they get distracted,” with extreme sports magazines and “The idea behind Training Grounds is said Sean “Day(9)” Plott, a former com- refrigerators stocked with energy drinks, to find that happy medium between petitor who now serves as an e-sports a small isolation booth has been erected competition and training,” said Rob commentator. “They choke and start smack dab in the middle of Red Bull’s Simpson, Red Bull’s e-sports program playing at a level far below what they airy offices in Santa Monica, Calif. It’s not manager. “While we do have a prize pool usually do at home.” for hosting meetings or employee on the line ... focus is really on analysis Besides providing a mock-up of a breaks. It’s for playing video games - and growing as players. I think it’s a pos- big-time competition, Red Bull applied very competitive video games. itive thing that people want to consume the science it uses on other athletes to The beverage company’s North this kind of information.” the gamers participating in Training American headquarters played host Simpson isn’t just referring to the Grounds. recently to the chummy Red Bull eight “StarCraft II” players who were “We’re not just sponsoring them,” Training Grounds ahead of this week- gearing up for the MLG championship said Lukas Cudrigh, Red Bull’s head of end’s Major League Gaming Spring but also the 200,000 spectators who digital media. “We’re actually trying to Championship in Anaheim, Calif. Red watched more than 20 hours of matches make them better athletes by providing Bull is betting this new take on training broadcast online by Red Bull. The inau- an environment where they can do for competitive gaming - or e-sports, as gural event was as much of a promo- things like increase their physical it’s known - will give its players, to bor- tional affair as it was preparation for strength and learn about how better row Red Bull’s slogan, wings. players who will be battling in this nutrition can impact their performance. The company, which is probably bet- weekend’s MLG contest. No one is really treating these guys in ter known for sponsoring action sports Since the e-sports genre first pressed that same way.” stars and race cars than gamers, has pre- start with arcade face-offs in the 1980s While e-sports has been around for SANTA MONICA: In this photo taken Friday, June 21, 2013, Bae “Sound” Sang Hwan, from South Korea (left) faces legendary “WarCraft 3” player, Manuel viously hosted other e-sporting events, and LAN parties in the 1990s, there are more than 15 years, the genre is still “Grubby” Schenkhuizen, at a player vs. player match inside an “isolation booth,” but Training Grounds marked the first more competitors than ever before, with considered niche in North America, as eight of the world’s best “StarCraft II” video game players compete at Red Bull time it focused on schooling players. a growing gap between seasoned pros though it’s practically a national pastime Training Grounds. —AP Despite being stationed amid cubi- and newbs. in places like South Korea. That’s been cles, the inaugural Training Grounds Those involved agree the more time changing over the past few years, as president and co-founder. “At the end of year’s contest, which drew more than event had most trappings of a typical gamers play in championship settings, technology has evolved, online spectat- the day, I don’t need to know Peyton 4.7 million online viewers and 20,000 mammoth e-sports event: lights, cam- the better they fare against the ruthless ing has skyrocketed and studies have Manning’s visual acuity score to know spectators at the Anaheim Convention eras, competitors, commentators and Zerg alien race in “StarCraft.” shown professional gamers have sharp- he’s better at seeing his receivers down- Center. During this year’s competition, prize money. However, there was no live “I think the biggest issue for players er senses. field. It’s the same for pro-gamers. They players will compete for more than audience to cheer on the eight interna- is that no matter how much they prac- “It’s not something you can necessar- see and respond to things quicker.” $100,000 in “StarCraft II,” “League of tional e-athletes, and the gamers were tice at home, once they get up on a ily practice for and measuring it tends to Sepso said he expects this weekend’s Legends” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” only competing in one title, the real- stage and have those lights and cam- be gimmicky,” said Michael Sepso, MLG’s MLG Spring Championship to top last matches. —AP Microsoft wants to disclose data on orders of FISA

WASHINGTON: Microsoft has asked a court to let it disclose data on national security orders the com- pany has received under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Microsoft made the request in a motion filed June 19 with the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and unsealed this week. The company’s action comes after Google filed a similar motion asking permission to disclose the number of data requests that come from secret orders approved by the court. Both companies argued that they should be allowed to do so under the First Amendment. Google and Microsoft were among several US Internet companies identified as giving the National Security Agency access to customer data under the program known as PRISM. Microsoft says it wants to correct misimpressions about what it provides to the government. Revelations about the program by former NSA contractor Ed Snowden have prompted a broader debate about government monitoring and the pri- vacy of Americans’ communications. In its motion, Microsoft said has sought to cor- rect the misimpression “that it provides the United States government with direct access to its servers and network infrastructure and, thereby, indiscrim- inately discloses Microsoft users’ information to the ANTOFAGASTA: View of NASA robot called Zoe, at the Atacama desert near Domeyko government.” The company said it had gotten per- range, about 2300m high in the Antofagasta region. Zoe has started its tests in view mission from the FBI and the Justice Department of a Mars mission in 2020. The robot which was assembled at the Universidad to publish aggregate data that includes FISA orders Catolica del Norte in Chile is remote controlled from the United States. — AFP along with law enforcement requests from all other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. But Microsoft says it wants to be able to report the NASA telescope to probe FISA orders separately, which it has not received WASHINGTON: in this July 10, 2008, file photo President George W Bush is applauded after permission to do. Microsoft said that national secu- signing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) at the White House in Washington. The long-standing solar mystery rity laws do not prohibit it from disclosing the data, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court hears cases inside vaults in a federal courthouse. Legal justifications are classified, there’s no lawyer countering the government’s case for authority CAPE CANAVERAL: A small NASA telescope Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, tele- and if the laws did, that would violate the First and the decisions are rarely made public. —AP was launched into orbit on Thursday on a scope may finally provide some answers Amendment. —AP mission to determine how the sun heats its about how that happens. atmosphere to millions of degrees, sending The 4-foot (1.2-meter) long, 450-pound off rivers of particles that define the bound- (204-kg) observatory will be watching the sun aries of the solar system. from a vantage point about 400 miles (643 Hacker sentenced in two ATM The study is far from academic. Solar activ- km) above Earth. It is designed to capture ity directly impacts Earth’s climate and the detailed images of light moving from the space environment beyond the planet’s sun’s surface, known as the photosphere, into heists that targeted prepaid cards atmosphere. Solar storms can knock out pow- the chromosphere. Temperatures peak in the er grids, disrupt radio signals and interfere sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona. NEW YORK: A Pakistani man who participated in were able to withdraw $40 million in just over 10 timized more than 350 financial institutions, with communications, navigation and other All that energy fuels a continuous release two multimillion-dollar ATM heists targeting hours. according to the government. In sentencing satellites in orbit. of charged particles from the sun into what is debit card processors was sentenced in Brooklyn Authorities said Elahi was responsible for dis- Elahi, Gleeson noted his remorse and the aid he “We live in a very complex society and the known as the solar wind, a pressure bubble federal court on Friday to 18 months in prison. seminating the debit card numbers to casher provided to the government. With time served sun has a role to play in it,” said physicist Alan that fills and defines the boundaries of the Imran Elahi pleaded guilty last year to access crews in Mexico and elsewhere. Between 2005 and good behavior, Elahi could be released Title, with Lockheed Martin Space Systems solar system. device fraud and conspiracy, largely for his and 2012, Elahi’s activities earned him roughly almost immediately and sent back to Pakistan to Advanced Technology Center in Palo Alto, “Every time we look at the sun in more involvement in two precision strikes: a $9 million $250,000 to $300,000. All told, Elahi’s actions vic- rejoin his family. —Reuters California, which designed and built the tele- detail, it opens up a new window for us,” said heist in 2008 involving RBS WorldPay and a $14 scope. Scientists have been trying to unravel Jeffrey Newmark, IRIS program scientist at million hack in 2011 against Fidelity Information the mechanisms that drive the sun for NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Services. The cybercrimes were strikingly similar Pricey but worth it: Cubans decades but one fundamental mystery telescope was launched aboard an Orbital to the $45 million global ATM heist that Brooklyn endures: How it manages to release energy Sciences Corp Pegasus rocket at 10:27 p.m. federal prosecutors revealed last month, when from its relatively cool, 10,000 degree EDT Thursday (0227 GMT Friday). Pegasus is U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch charged eight defen- finally get to surf the Web dants with using stolen debit cards at thousands Fahrenheit (5,500 degree Celsius) surface into an air-launched system that is carried aloft by HAVANA: Cuban teacher Nancy Garcia would restaurant,” she said. “But I have to be quick, it’s of automated teller machines worldwide over a an atmosphere that can reach up to 5 million a modified L-1011 aircraft that took off from love to surf the Web at home. But since that is just too costly.” period of hours in a coordinated attack. degrees Fahrenheit (2.8 million Celsius). At its Vandenberg Air Force Base in California about restricted in this communist country, she now Authorities say their goal is to provide That effort involved MasterCard Inc prepaid core, the sun is essentially a giant fusion 57 minutes before launch. The rocket was logs on from new hotspots-at a price few can home Web access. But despite the switching debit cards issued by Bank Muscat of Oman and engine that melds hydrogen atoms into heli- released from beneath the belly of the plane afford. on of an undersea fiber-optic cable from National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah PSC, or um. As expected, temperatures cool as ener- at an altitude of about 39,000 feet (11,900 “I don’t stay long so as not to throw money Venezuela to replace costly satellite hookups, Rakbank, of the United Arab Emirates. gy travels outward through the layers. But meters) before it ignited to carry the tele- out the window,” said the 53-year-old as she the government has said it is forced to “priori- In court on Friday, prosecutors praised Elahi then in the lower atmosphere, known as the scope into orbit. IRIS, which cost about $145 checked her email near the Havana waterfront tize” it for it for “social use” purposes, with uni- for immediately waiving extradition upon his chromosphere, temperatures heat up again. million including the launch service, is at one of the island’s 118 new public access versities, companies and research centers giv- arrest in the Netherlands last May and agreeing Pictures and data relayed by the Interface designed to last for two years. —Reuters Internet points, open for several weeks now. en preference. to cooperate with the government. Elahi’s case With only doctors, journalists and certain Recently, a senior official insisted that limit- was sealed until recently, and details of his coop- other professionals able to connect from ed access was due to “technological and finan- eration remain under wraps. home, Cuba has one of the lowest numbers of cial” considerations. Dissidents, however, claim Facebook to pull ads from Lynch’s office has not indicated whether Web users in all of Latin America: just 2.6 mil- the government’s goal has been to control there is any connection between Elahi’s assis- lion in 2011, out of a population of 11.1 mil- access to information and that restricting tance and the case in May. The ringleaders of the pages with sex, violence lion. Internet access is just another form of censor- Middle East heist, and the country in which they With few other options, Garcia and hun- ship in a country where all media outlets are SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc said it will to do more to prevent situations in which are based, have not been charged or publicly dreds like her have been flocking to the new state-controlled. no longer allow ads to appear on pages ads are displayed alongside material that identified by authorities. government-created hotspots to check email, At the public access point frequented by with sexual or violent content, as the online may not run afoul of its community stan- Assistant US Attorney Cristina Posa said Elahi connect to social media and browse websites. Garcia and Perez, located in the landmark social network moves to appease mar- dards but are deemed controversial had provided “significant assistance” to investi- That’s if they can pay for it. At the cost of $4.50 FOCSA skyscraper, turnout is steady. keters being associated with objectionable nonetheless. gators. When asked by U.S. District Judge John an hour, down from $6 previously, the Internet “There’s a good crowd, more than I had material. The moves come a month after A Facebook page for a business that Gleeson what sentence seemed appropriate, she remains out of reach for most Cubans whose expected,” said manager Dilia Ortega, who several businesses pulled their ads from sells adult products, for example, will no said, “If he was to go home to his family this monthly salary barely scratches the $20 mark. oversees the nine terminals. “Sometimes Facebook amid reports of pages on longer feature ads. Previously such a page weekend, I wouldn’t be bothered by it.” “There will always be those who can afford there’s a line,” she noted, adding that “clients Facebook that promoted violence against could feature ads along the right-hand side In so-called “unlimited operation” heists, like to pay but there will always be more who are satisfied.” women. of the page so long as the page did not vio- those Elahi admitted to joining, hackers gain Facebook said at the time that it needed late Facebook’s prohibition on depicting can’t,” said Garcia, who previously trekked to Since succeeding his brother Fidel in 2006, access to the computer systems of payment to improve its system for flagging and nudity. The move underscores the delicate one of the city’s hotels to go online, forking Cuban President Raul Castro has allowed citi- processors that handled prepaid debit cards for removing content that violated its commu- balance for social media companies, which out over $10 an hour for a painfully slow con- zens to own a laptop and a cell phone, various financial institutions and dramatically nity standards, which forbid users from features a variety of unpredictable and nection. although here too, cost keeps the poor-most increase the available balance and withdrawal posting content about hate-speech, threats sometimes unsavory content shared by “It’s incredibly expensive,” agreed Deisy of the population-from partaking in this privi- limits on a handful of cards. Co-conspirators in and pornography, among other things. users, but which rely on advertising to Perez, an actress and owner of a private lege. countries around the world then fan out to ATMs Ads account for roughly 85 percent of underpin their business. “Our goal is to restaurant who came to see if she could order “We’re moving forward,” said Perez as she and take out money using the stolen debit card revenue at Facebook, the world’s largest both preserve the freedoms of sharing on audio and video material for her establish- took a breather from her online shopping. “But numbers in a coordinated global operation. social network with 1.1 billion users. Facebook but also protect people and ment. even as more and more people have access to The operations can net cybercrime rings Facebook said the changes would not have brands from certain types of content,” “Today I took a look at what’s on offer, on new technologies, there are still many more enormous sums of money in short amounts of a meaningful impact on its business. Facebook said in a post on its website on another day I’ll do some advertising for the Cubans who don’t even know it exists.” —AFP On Friday, Facebook said it also needed Friday. —Reuters time. In the case revealed in May, “casher crews” SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE

US sets birth control rule for employers with religious ties

WASHINGTON: The Obama administra- Services. It puts into effect a requirement by having it apply to plan years beginning We will provide a fuller statement when Pennsylvania granted the same relief to a tion on Friday made it final that employees that has been beset by more than a year of on or after Jan. 1. Other employers have that analysis is complete.” religiously affiliated nonprofit for the first of religiously affiliated, nonprofit institu- talks between administration officials and been required to make contraceptives cov- Opponents say the policy, part of time in the case of Geneva College, which tions would receive insurance coverage for religious employers. erage available to their workers since last President Barack Obama’s Patient was established by the Reform birth control amid mounting legal chal- The US Roman Catholic bishops and August. Women’s advocates applauded Protection and Affordable Care Act, vio- Presbyterian Church. lenges to a rule in the recent healthcare other denominations oppose contracep- the regulations as a milestone that could lates religious tenets of nonprofit and for- Friday’s regulations came a day after a law. The White House proposed in early tion on religious grounds and have have profound impact on the education profit employers alike, particularly cover- federal appeals court in Denver ruled that 2012 an arrangement that allows universi- protested against the requirement as have and economic opportunities of women age for the morning-after pill to stop preg- Hobby Lobby, family-owned arts and crafts ties, hospitals and other employers with a conservatives. “Today’s announcement including college students. nancy and other types of contraceptives, chain may be exempt from offering contra- religious affiliation to avoid paying directly reinforces our commitment to respect the “Birth control is basic healthcare for which they view as tantamount to abor- ceptive benefits to its 13,000 full-time for contraceptives. Instead, insurance com- concerns of houses of worship and other women, and this policy treats it like any tion. employees. panies provide coverage and foot the bill non-profit religious organizations that other kind of preventive care,” Planned Employers have had legal successes, Hobby Lobby’s lawyer, Kyle Duncan of under the law. object to contraceptive coverage, while Parenthood President Cecile Roberts said raising speculation that the lawfulness of the Becket Fund, said his organization filed The rule requires an institution’s health helping to ensure that women get the care in a statement. the rule may eventually be tested by the an emergency request late Thursday ask- insurer or third-party insurance adminis- they need, regardless of where they work,” The US Conference of Catholic Bishops, US Supreme Court. More than 60 lawsuits ing the district court to take immediate trator to notify employees about birth con- HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a which has spearheaded opposition to the have been filed by religious organizations action on the company’s request for an trol benefits and provide beneficiaries with statement. policy, responded to the ruling. and businesses against the requirement, exemption from the mandate. direct payments that cover the cost of con- The rule formally takes effect on August “We have received and started to and courts have granted some 20 for-profit On Friday, the retailer was excused by a traceptive services. 1. Thanks But the administration gave review the 110-page final rule,” New York businesses temporary relief from the law federal judge from paying up to $1.3 mil- The announcement was made by the nonprofit employers an additional five Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in a state- while their cases proceed in court. lion a day in fines for not providing cover- US Department of Health and Human months to adjust to the new regulations ment. “It will require more careful analysis. Earlier this month, a federal judge in age. — Reuters AIDS scientists at Malaysia meet express hopes for cure More funding, research breakthroughs

KUALA LUMPUR: AIDS scientists expressed and now, there has been a major shift. There’s total, the global pandemic has claimed 30 mil- optimism over their search for a cure for the dis- evidence that things have really been moving.” lion lives. ease Saturday ahead of a major conference in Deborah Persaud of the US Johns Hopkins The World Health Organisation (WHO) is Kuala Lumpur, with more funding and research Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland, said expected to release new medical guidelines at breakthroughs boosting their hopes. Thousands the case of the “Mississippi baby” that her team the conference today, which could make more of delegates will attend the four-day worked on presented a “ray of hope”. people infected with HIV eligible to receive International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference The baby, born in the US state of Mississippi, drugs. Last month, scientists meeting in Paris to which starts on Sunday in the Malaysian capital, was apparently cleared of the virus after being mark the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the first time the bi-annual meeting will be held given aggressive anti-retroviral treatment within HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, said they have in Asia. 30 hours of her birth. She is now almost three high hopes for a treatment that will be given at Sharon Lewin from Monash University in years old. an early stage of infection. Melbourne, Australia, said funding for cure “There needs to be a lot of work done... We But they said people with a long-running, research had gone from millions to tens of mil- have to replicate the case; we need to under- untreated infection and a compromised immune lions of dollars per year. stand the case,” she told reporters ahead of the system may never benefit from an envisioned “I think we are a long way off, but what has conference. “The key thing for us that we should “functional cure”-through which a person would changed in the last three years is a realisation, focus on is to do what we know how to do-and retain traces of the virus but no symptoms. that there needs to be a commitment (to this),” that is identify kids who are infected and treat About 1.8 million people die every year from she told AFP in a telephone interview. them early.” Children below the age of 15 make AIDS, a disease in which the immune system is “In 2010, at that time, very few people really up 10 percent, or 3.3 million, of the estimated 34 destroyed, with sufferers exposed to pneumo- believed it was possible... Between that time million people infected with HIV worldwide. In nia, TB and other illnesses. — AFP

BARCELONA: A researcher manipulates samples at Vall d’Hebron Hospital in Barcelona on June 20, 2013. The Confederation of Scientific Associations of Voyager 1 craft enters unfamiliar space Spain said in a recent report that public investment in scientific research fell by 45 percent from nine billion to five billion euros between 2009, the year LOS ANGELES: New research pin- Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which an abrupt increase in the magnetic about 91/2 billion miles from the after the crisis started, and 2013. — AFP points the current location of manages the mission. field strength, but there was no sun. The nuclear-powered space- NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft: It’s still Stone first described this unex- change in the direction of the mag- craft have enough fuel to operate Financial crisis cripples in our solar system. pected zone at a meeting of the netic field lines - a sign that their instruments until around Since last summer, the long-run- American Geophysical Union last Voyager 1 has not yet exited the 2020. In the meantime, scientists Spain’s top medical research ning spacecraft has been exploring year. A trio of papers published solar system. are looking for any clues of a depar- uncharted territory where the online Thursday in the journal Voyager 1 and its twin, Voyager ture. Given the time it takes to VALENCIA, Spain: In blue gloves and gog- won progress in a crucial sector at risk of effects of interstellar space, or the Science confirmed just how strange 2, were launched in 1977 to visit process the data, mission scientist gles, Maria Jesus Vicent’s team of young evaporating. space between stars, can be felt. this new layer is. the giant gas planets, beaming Leonard Burlaga said there will be a researchers busily mix chemicals in their “It is a mistake that will cost us very Scientists don’t know how thick this Soon after Voyager 1 crossed back dazzling postcards of Jupiter, lag between when Voyager 1 finally laboratory, where they work at improving dear,” said Josep Maria Gatell of IDIBAPS, a newfound region in the solar sys- into this region last August, low- Saturn and their moons. Voyager 2 sails into interstellar space and medications for cancer and Alzheimer’s dis- leading biomedical research centre in tem is or how much farther Voyager energy charged particles that had went on to tour Uranus and when the team can confirm the act. ease. Barcelona, who has spent the past five 1 has to travel to break to the other been plentiful suddenly zipped Neptune. After planet-hopping, Then there’s always the possibility Theirs is a well-equipped lab, but like years developing a vaccine against AIDS. side. outside while high-energy cosmic they were sent on a trajectory of surprises beyond the solar sys- researchers across Spain, they warn that “In the past 10 or 15 years Spain has “It could actually be anytime or rays from interstellar space toward interstellar space. tem. “Crossing may not be an it could be several more years,” said streamed inward. Readings by one Voyager 1 is about 11 1/2 billion instantaneous thing,” Burlaga said. steep funding cuts made during the finan- made a major effort, which has borne fruit. chief scientist Ed Stone of the NASA of Voyager 1’s instruments showed miles from the sun. Voyager 2 is “It may be complicated.” — AP cial and economic crisis are threatening to We had a very good position international- ground their potentially life-saving work- ly in research. And with these budget cuts and driving the country’s most talented sci- we risk losing gains that took 20 years to entists away. achieve. It could take another 20 years for Vicent’s team at the Prince Felipe us to catch up again.” Research Centre (CIPF) in the eastern city of Three of Gatell’s products are being test- Valencia specialises in nanomedicine, a ed on humans, but their progress has way of developing compounds that boost slowed due to a lack of funds. the efficacy of vital drugs. “If you have more money you can devel- “We were set to be among the best in op three products at the same time. this field in Spain,” she said. “We have made With less, you have to do one at a time. great advances in prostate cancer research. That delays things,” he said. We wanted to go to the next stage with The renowned Vall d’Hebron Research animal tests,” she added. Institute in Barcelona is surviving with “But I am waiting to get specific financ- three-quarters of its funding coming from ing for that because I don’t have enough international and private investors, accord- money and it’s much more expensive than ing to its director, Joan Comella. chemical research.” Biomedical research, he said, “generates The 52,000 square-metre centre was wealth, jobs and companies. It creates links opened in 2005 at the height of the boom with big industry, which allow you to that preceded Spain’s economic bust, with develop new drugs.” The lack of subsidies is 60 million euros ($78 million) of invest- causing a chronic brain drain as scientists ment. leave Spain to work abroad, he added. COUFFE: (Left) A picture taken on June 14, 2013 in Couffe, western France, shows Lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) flowers. Terrena, a But as Spain scrambled to shore up its “When a leading scientist decides to leave, leading French cooperative group,wants to launch a Lupin industry in France. The Lupin plant can replace soy in animal feed, but public finances, the centre’s state subsidies he takes with him his team, his knowledge can also partially substitute eggs or fat in human nutrition, all without gluten. (Right) Yoann Goubaud, farmer in the commune of were slashed in 2011 from just under 10 and his capacity to draw funding,” Comella Couffe, western France, holds Lupin beans. —AFP photos million euros ($13 million) to less than five warned. The funding problem extends million, forcing Vicent to rely on European beyond the medical sphere to all sectors of Union funds to continue. scientific research, observers said. Girl doing well after The centre had to close half of its 28 labs According to COSCE the number of public and fire 114 of its 244 workers. “It was trag- sector scientific researchers in Spain fell ic to see such talented people having to from just under 130,000 in 2010 to 117,000 leave,” Vicent said. this year. second lung transplant Now the centre’s hi-tech installations are A Spanish physicist, Diego Martinez, falling into disuse, with its two mechanised made headlines recently when he was PHILADELPHIA: A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl The suburban Philadelphia girl initially Of 5,081 lung transplants performed operating theatres for animal research now denied a public contract to come back and whose parents sued to challenge national lung received lungs from an adult donor after her par- between 2010 and 2012, there were only seven being used for training courses instead. work in Spain-despite having won a prize transplant rules received a second set of lungs ents sued over national rules that place children retransplants within a week of the initial opera- The Confederation of Scientific as the best young physicist in Europe. after the first failed, and her family said she has behind adolescents and adults on the priority tion, according to the United Network for Organ Associations of Spain (COSCE) said in a “In my field there were very few such taken some breaths on her own. list for adult lungs - even if the children are sicker Sharing, recent report that public investment in sci- contracts,” said Martinez, 30, speaking from However, she faces another operation and are capable of accepting adult organs. the private nonprofit group contracted by the entific research fell by 45 percent from nine Geneva where he works at the ground- because of complications from previous proce- The action spurred a national debate over the government to manage the transplant list. billion to five billion euros between 2009, breaking European Organization for dures. organ allocation process. The Murnaghans and “I think this very clearly illustrates that the the year after the crisis started, and 2013. Nuclear Research. “Basically, when you The mother of Sarah Murnaghan said Friday the family of 11-year-old Javier Acosta of New decision needs to be scientific and medical, Scientists warn this leaves much hard- leave, you won’t come back.” — AFP that the first set of lungs failed within hours of York City challenged the policy making children rather than judicial,” said Lawrence O. Gostin, a the June 12 transplant at Children’s Hospital of under 12 wait for pediatric lungs to become health law professor at Georgetown University Philadelphia, and her daughter was placed on available or be offered adult lungs only after who questioned the legal basis of the rulings. Spain police seize illegal machines. She was placed back on the lung adolescents and adults on the waiting list had “UNOS was under pressure from the publicity transplant list the night after her surgery and been considered. Both children have end-stage surrounding this case and the court’s decision. It Chinese medicine received a second set of lungs on June 15. cystic fibrosis. is highly unusual to get two transplants within “We were told ... that she was going to die,” A federal judge ruled they should be eligible days.” Janet Murnaghan said Friday as she explained for adult lungs after US Health and Human According to UNOS, a graft failure does not MADRID: Spanish police said yesterday weeks of raids at shops and airports in they had seized hundreds of thousands Spain after an operation in 30 countries why Sarah’s second transplant was not publicly Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius declined to automatically propel someone to the top of the of packets of unlicensed medicine illegal- coordinated by the international and disclosed. “We weren’t prepared to live out her intervene. Janet Murnaghan said Sarah’s condi- waiting list of potential recipients, who have ly imported from China and India, includ- European agencies Interpol and Europol. dying in public.” tion began to “spiral out of control” shortly after been assigned scores based on need. But Sarah’s ing erection aids and slimming products. They shut down 26 websites selling Sarah’s mother said the second transplant the first surgery. A second set of lungs was new score made her eligible for the second set The Civil Guard “seized more than unauthorised medicines, which the was a success and the girl was able to take a few found and transplanted even though the donor of lungs. Earlier this month, the Organ 250,000 units of illegal medicine, mostly police said were “potentially harmful to breaths on her own. once had pneumonia, making the surgery extra Procurement and Transplantation Network, related to erectile dysfunction, slimming health”. But, Sarah was placed back on a ventilator risky. The second set was also from an adult which is overseen by UNOS, resisted making rule and abortion practices,” it said in a state- On June 23, police said they had bro- due to partial paralysis of her diaphragm, a com- donor. The failure of the first transplant is not changes for children under 12 seeking lung ment. About a quarter of the drugs ken up a network selling sports doping plication of surgery that is not allowing her uncommon. A 2005 University of Pennsylvania transplants, but created a special appeal and seized came from India and more than products imported to Spain from China, lungs to expand, her mother said. study found nearly 12 percent of lung trans- review system to hear such cases. The special half from China, which the police said Portugal and Greece. They arrested 84 She is scheduled for surgery on Monday in an plants experienced what’s called primary graft review option will expire on July 1, 2014, unless were mainly destined for the large people and seized hundreds of thou- effort to repair her diaphragm. failure, where the organ almost immediately the full board of directors votes to keep it in Chinese community resident in Spain. sands of doses of anabolic steroids and “There’s still a lot in front of us,” Murnaghan begins to fail. place. Of the 1,663 people currently seeking a Police seized the medicines in three other drugs. — AFP said, but then added: “Sarah’s a fighter. She’s But the timing - she received a second set of lung transplant in the U.S., 12 are between the always been a fighter.” lungs just three days after her first - was narrow. ages of 6 and 10. —AP SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE

e are physicians from differ- lic regarding a variety of diseases and condi- ent specialties with a specific tions and to rectify the misconceptions they Mapping genes of a horse “Winterest in public health advo- may have. Since our group consists of multi- cacy and promotion. We, also, aim to ple physicians we decided to write under increase awareness among the Kuwaiti pub- the pen name of L’homme en Blanc.” from 700,000 years ago

HELSINKI: From a tiny fossil bone es, the researchers said. It didn’t have Africa where the hotter climate makes The research estimated that the Common myths found in the frozen Yukon, scientists the same genes for large muscles that DNA disintegrate faster. Still, there evolutionary tree split that led to hors- have deciphered the genetic code of make today’s breeds good for racing, were enough hominids in temperate es on one branch and donkeys on the an ancient horse about 700,000 years and it was larger than researchers once climates to give hope for older other happened about 4 million years about breastfeeding old - nearly 10 times older than any thought, Orlando and Willerslev said. genome sequencing of some of our ago. other animal that has had its genome The new mapping techniques, ancestors, they said. The analysis also found new evi- KUWAIT: Breastfeeding is a natural instinct in rhea, skin rash, or fever. These misconceptions mapped. which involve all sorts of technical There was a lot of junk in the Yukon dence that an endangered animal female. It is the process in which a newly born stem from the fear that the mother or the Scientists used new techniques and changes, could be used not just with fossil that wasn’t horse but bacteria, called the Przewalski’s horse, found in baby is recommended. infant might be able to infect one another; computing to take DNA from a 5-inch fossils from frozen areas like Canada’s Orlando said. He said for every 200 Mongolia and China, is the last surviv- The benefits of breastfeeding are indu- however, this was proven wrong in several fossil fragment - most of which was Yukon and Russia’s Siberia, but also DNA molecules they sequenced, only ing wild horse. It is genetically distinct bitable and surpass that of bottle-feeding. studies. Needless to say that if breastfeeding contaminated with more modern bac- from more temperate climates, and one was from the horse. from domestic horses. —AP Unfortunately,nowadays there are several were to be temporarily stopped this would teria - and get a good genetic picture may eventually allow researchers to myths and misconceptions about breastfeed- lead to a decrease in the production of breast of an ancestral horse. The work was map animal genomes from 1 million ing. Today I am not going to discuss the bene- milk, leading to a deficiency in the amount of published Wednesday in the journal years ago, Orlando said. fits of breast milk or breastfeeding; on the breast milk necessary to fulfill an infants needs Nature and discussed at a science con- Ross MacPhee, curator of mammals contrary, I am going to discuss the common The second misconception was about the ference in Helsinki. at the American Museum of Natural misconceptions that surround it. There was a exclusiveness of breastfeeding. The World The research gives a better insight History, who wasn’t part of the study conducted in Kuwait and was published Health Organization (WHO) recommendsthat into the evolution of one of the most research, said the accomplishment in the year 2012 in a well-known, prestigious an infant be exclusively breastfeed for the fist studied mammals. Perhaps more suggests “there’s no reason in sub- journal (journal of human lactation). This 6 months of life. This means that even water is importantly, it opens up new possibili- stance why we couldn’t go back fur- study revealed that the benefits of breastfeed- not allowed. Needless to say that other foods ties for mapping the genetic blue- ther.” ing were well known among Kuwaiti women; like gripe water, herbs and honey are also not prints of all sorts of ancient animals “I think it’s cool,” said another out- however, their knowledge on the specifics of allowed. the nutrients in breast milk are idea from early human ancestors to side expert, Edward Rubin, who heads the process were highly deficient. the former for an infant and thus it should be his/her only mastodons to mammoths to bison, the US Department of Energy’s Joint issues is what i am going to address today. source of energy for them to develop. In sum- said study lead authors Ludovic Genome Institute and has deciphered The first misconception regarding breast- mary, we all know the benefits of breast milk Orlando and Eske Willerslev of the Neanderthal and cave bear DNA. feeding was perceived reasons to temporarily and breastfeeding for both the mother and University of Copenhagen. “We can always keep our fingers stop breastfeeding. Surprisingly there was a the infant. However, we need to increase the This “is breaking the time barrier,” crossed that (DNA from) an ancient huge deficiency in the knowledge in that awareness about the general myths and mis- Willerslev said. hominid will be found in one of those area. Female participants in the research stat- conceptions of breastfeeding. I would like to The previous oldest animal fossil environments that have been cold,” ed that they would temporarily stop breast- attract your attention to the fact that there are genetically mapped had been an perhaps even the last common ances- feeding if the mother developed a fever, rash, breastfeeding clinics in Kuwait that will be ancient relative of Neanderthals called tor of Neanderthals and modern BANGKOK: A Thai traffic policeman directs traffic on a street in or sore throat. In addition, mothers would willing to receive any mother that has any the Denisovans, from about 75,000 humans, he said. Orlando and Bangkok. Bellies wobbling and chubby limbs swinging, dozens of stopbreastfeeding if the infant developed any questions or concerns about breastfeeding. years ago, found in a Siberian cave. Willerslev said it doesn’t have to be sweaty traffic cops exercise to the rhythm of Thai pop songs as medical illness. These included vomiting, diar- Stay healthy Kuwait! — L’homme en Blanc The ancient horse was probably that cold, but much of the most part of a scheme to reduce the number of overweight police in about the size of current Arabian hors- ancient human development was in Bangkok. —AFP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

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Individuals who EQUATE hosts the Netherlands Ambassador are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the QUATE Petrochemical Company visit of His Excellency Ambassador Beets Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: hosted a visit by the Ambassador to EQUATE is a part of our ‘Partners in www.UAE.gc.ca or www.goingtocanada.gc.ca, Eof the Kingdom of the Netherlands Success’ tagline with all relevant stake- E-mail: [email protected]. to the State of Kuwait Nicolaas Beets. holders within and outside Kuwait.” The Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, On this occasion, Ambassador Beets The visit included a comprehensive Al-Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah.Please vis- said, “This visit underlines to me that presentation on EQUATE’s human it our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The EQUATE is a world class company. Its resources, history, global markets, oper- embassy will be closed on Monday July 1st success reflects the strength of Kuwait’s ations, achievements, products, as well 2013, for Canada Day, and will resume its petrochemical sector. I am impressed by as a tour of Greater EQUATE facilities. duties on Tuesday 2 July 2013. The Embassy of the state-of-the-art facilities here in Established in 1995, EQUATE is an Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday Shuaiba, and the health and safety stan- international joint venture between through Thursday. The reception is open from dards that EQUATE implements. The Petrochemical Industries Company 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for Canadian Netherlands also has a strong oil and (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company citizens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00, gas sector, with many companies pro- (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Sunday through Wednesday. viding innovative solutions to cus- Company (BPC) and Qurain tomers world-wide. My visits to compa- Petrochemical Industries Company n n n n n n n nies such as EQUATE support existing (QPIC). Commencing production in and future business relations between 1997, EQUATE is the single operator of a the Netherlands and Kuwait.” fully integrated world-scale manufactur- EMBASSY OF US On his part, EQUATE President & CEO ing facility producing over 5 million tons Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may Mohammad Husain said: “As Europe annually of high-quality petrochemical drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa presents one of the main global mar- products which are marketed through- applications - completely free of an kets, EQUATE has a history with a num- out the Middle East, Asia, Africa and ber of customers in the Netherlands. The Europe. interview or a trip inside the Embassy. The chil- dren must be under 14 years of age, and addi- tional requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule Ogilvy & Mather retains Network individual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for themselves). The service is only of Year title at Cannes Lions 2013 available for children holding Kuwaiti pass- ports. To take advantage, parents must drop off emac Ogilvy & Mather has been honored with work’s triumph for raising the creative bar: “I am the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off 9 awards at the 60th Cannes Lions extremely proud to be part of such an amazing net- MInternational Festival of Creativity, celebrating work and thrilled that Ogilvy & Mather was awarded cover sheet, available on the Embassy website outstanding creative strength across its regional net- Network of the year for the second year running. Our (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) work and in particular its Tunis and Dubai offices. With performance tops a historic week for Ogilvy.” - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous pass- nine Lions and further three shortlisted campaigns, the The Lions at Cannes are just the latest in a steady port, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo agency strengthened its position as the Middle East’s stream of highly-regarded awards to the agency. “I am of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS- leading communications agency. very proud of everyone who has contributed to our 160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 This year, Ogilvy and Mather was named Network of success. Thank you to all our clients and to all of our tributed: the juries for their hard work and long hours; and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and the Year for the second year in a row, after winning a employees around the region. The Lions not only fur- the winning teams for their passion and daring; our record-breaking 155 Lions overall across 29 countries, ther confirm our standing in the industry but, more clients for their courage and trust; the organizers of the cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS- reinforcing the global network’s creative credentials. importantly, show the world that enthusiasm, leader- Cannes Lion festival for championing the creative 160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A From a regional perspective, Memac Ogilvy Dubai ship and creativity are alive and well throughout the industry with such panache. And finally, our thanks to copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If was awarded 2 Lions for Rescue Radio and the Tunisian MENA region,” he concluded. the gods for smiling on us and providing the lightning. one parent will not travel, provide a visa copy office was awarded 7 Lions for the “12th Man” cam- Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, Tham Khai Meng, Winning Network of the Year, Agency of the Year, four paign in the Promo and Activation, Outdoor, Media, at Ogilvy & Mather, said: “We are all stunned, shocked Grand Prix - including Titanium - and a Creative for the traveling parent, and a passport copy Mobile and Branded Content categories. and thrilled to be awarded this honor for the second Effectiveness Lion is astonishing. 155 Lions doesn’t from the non-traveling parent with a letter Edmond Moutran, Chairman and CEO of Memac year running. It ranks alongside being struck by light- happen everyday!” stating no objection to the child’s travel. - For Ogilvy Middle East and North Africa, praised the net- ning twice. I would like to thank everybody who con- children of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I- 20. Children born in the US (with very few Pathanamthitta (PDA) new executive committee exceptions) are US citizens and would not be athanamthitta District Association (PDA) eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the Kuwait elected its office bearers and application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy PExecutive Committee for the year 2013-2014 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, at the Annual General Body Meeting held on Friday excluding holidays. More information is avail- 21st June 2013 at Hi-Dine Auditorium. Oommen George (Jose Mannil) was re-elected as the able on the U.S. Embassy website: President. 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News 22:55 Unique Sweets 12:30 Trans World Sport 01:10 Skywire With Nik Wallenda Leno 19:00 Fashion Police 23:15 Unique Sweets 12:00 All Of Us 20:00 THS 23:40 Food Wars 13:30 Golfing World 12:30 Seinfeld 21:00 Kourtney And Kim Take Miami 00:05 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 14:30 Super League 13:00 Two And A Half Men 22:00 What Would Ryan Lochte Do? 00:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 16:30 NRL Premiership 14:00 Raising Hope 22:30 E! News 00:55 Unwrapped 18:30 Futbol Mundial 14:30 Men At Work 23:30 Chelsea Lately 01:20 Unwrapped 19:00 AFL Premiership 14:50 Real Gangs Of New York 15:00 Hot In Cleveland 00:00 Scouted 01:45 Charly’s Cake Angels 21:30 Super League 15:45 Reign Of The Dinosaurs 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 00:55 Style Star 23:30 NRL Full Time 16:40 Great Planes Stewart 01:25 THS 17:35 Chasing Classic Cars 16:00 The Colbert Report 18:00 Chasing Classic Cars 16:30 All Of Us 18:25 Marine Corps Survival School 04:00 The Wild Girl-PG15 17:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 00:00 UFC The Ultimate Fighter 19:20 Combat Countdown 18:00 Ben And Kate 06:30 Extremely Loud & Incredibly 01:00 NHL 20:10 Living With The Kombai Tribe 18:30 The Simpsons Close-PG 03:00 Mass Participation 21:05 What The Ancients Knew 19:00 Modern Family 03:05 Coastal Kitchen 09:00 The Makeover-PG15 22:00 Combat Countdown 19:30 The Mindy Project 03:30 Food Poker 11:00 Think Like A Man-PG15 04:00 Motor Sports 2013 22:55 Legend Detectives 20:00 The Tonight Show With Jay 04:15 Bargain Hunt 13:00 Certain Prey-PG15 05:00 NHL 23:50 Most Evil Leno 05:00 Mitch And Matt’s Big Fish 15:00 Teen Spirit-PG15 07:00 WWE NXT 00:45 Chasing Classic Cars 21:00 The Daily Show With Jon 05:25 Mitch And Matt’s Big Fish 17:00 The Makeover-PG15 08:00 WWE Bottom Line 01:10 Chasing Classic Cars Stewart 05:50 Cash In The Attic 18:45 Why Did I Get Married Too?- 09:00 Ping Pong World 01:35 Combat Countdown 21:30 The Colbert Report 06:35 Coastal Kitchen PG15 10:00 US Bass Fishing 22:00 South Park 07:00 Food Poker 21:00 The Best Exotic Marigold 11:00 NHL 22:30 South Park 07:45 Home Cooking Made Easy Hotel-PG15 13:00 Mass Participation 07:55 The Hairy Bikers Come Home 23:15 The Raven-18 23:30 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 14:00 Mass Participation 08:15 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 01:15 The River Why-PG15 00:30 The Daily Show With Jon 15:00 Mobil 1 The Grid Stewart 09:05 Bargain Hunt 14:20 Food Factory 15:30 WWE Experience 14:45 Food Factory 01:00 The Colbert Report 09:50 Antiques Roadshow 10:45 Extreme Makeover: Home 16:30 Ping Pong World 15:10 Thunder Races 01:30 South Park 07:00 The Dragon Chronicles: Fire & Edition 17:30 US Bass Fishing 16:00 Nextworld 02:00 South Park Ice-PG15 11:30 MasterChef Australia 18:30 NHL 16:55 Mega World 09:00 Just Crazy Enough-PG15 12:15 Come Dine With Me 20:30 Mobil 1 The Grid 17:45 Mars: The Quest For Life 10:45 We Bought A Zoo-PG 13:00 The Hairy Bikers Come Home 21:00 Prizefighter 18:35 The Gadget Show 13:00 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2-PG SHADOW DANCER ON OSN CINEMA 13:55 Bargain Hunt 19:00 How Tech Works 15:00 A Dog Named Duke-PG15 14:40 Cash In The Attic 19:30 Through The Wormhole 17:00 Love Will Keep Us Together- 05:15 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 15:25 Antiques Roadshow 20:20 How The Universe Works PG15 05:35 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 16:15 Extreme Makeover: Home 21:10 Food Factory 19:00 How I Spent My Summer 06:00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Edition 21:35 Food Factory Vacation-PG15 TV drama ‘Ray Donovan’ delivers 06:30 Doc McStuffins 17:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 22:00 Through The Wormhole 21:00 What’s Wrong With Virginia- 06:45 A.N.T. Farm 17:55 Planet Cake 22:50 Stuck With Hackett PG15 07:10 A.N.T. Farm 18:25 Tareq Taylor’s Nordic Cookery 23:15 Stuck With Hackett 23:00 Shadow Dancer-PG15 07:35 Jessie 18:55 Baking Mad With Eric Lanlard flawed man as Hollywood’s ‘fixer’ 23:40 Food Factory 01:00 Love Will Keep Us Together- 07:55 Jessie 19:20 New Scandinavian Cooking 00:05 Food Factory 08:20 Shake It Up PG15 00:30 How Do They Do It? With Claus Meyer 08:45 Shake It Up 19:45 Come Dine With Me roken arms, baseball bat beat-downs, bugged hotel 01:00 How The Universe Works 09:05 Austin And Ally rooms, and a drag queen prostitute blackmailing ‘DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF MASCULINITY’ 01:50 Stuck With Hackett 20:35 Extreme Makeover: Home 09:30 Geek Charming Edition the star of an upcoming blockbuster action film. The series is a tangle of plots and personal moral 04:00 12 Dates Of Christmas-PG15 B 11:05 A.N.T Farm 21:20 Antiques Roadshow That is a typical week for Ray Donovan, a Hollywood “fix- codes in which characters try to make things right in the 06:00 Frankenweenie-PG 11:25 Jessie 22:15 Bargain Hunt er” and latest anti-hero persona to land on US cable televi- wrong ways. “I think that (morality) drives Ray and he’s got 11:50 Jessie 23:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 08:00 Source Code-PG15 12:15 Austin And Ally 10:00 Batman: Year One-PG15 sion in Showtime drama “Ray Donovan” that debuts on a distorted but intact sense of what is just and what is 23:55 Food Poker Sunday after the final season premiere of popular serial right,” Schreiber said. “He’s trying to understand how to 14:00 Ancient Aliens 12:35 Austin And Ally 12:00 Frankenweenie-PG 00:40 Come Dine With Me killer drama “Dexter.” coexist with that in a society that doesn’t necessarily val- 15:00 Ancient Aliens 13:00 Shake It Up 01:30 MasterChef Australia 14:00 A Mother’s Choice-PG15 16:00 Ancient Aliens 13:25 Shake It Up 02:20 Cash In The Attic 16:00 Source Code-PG15 Like antecedents Tony Soprano from HBO’s mob dra- ue it, and still make a living and be a good father to his 17:00 Ancient Aliens 13:45 The Adventures Of Disney 18:00 Johnny English Reborn-PG15 ma, “The Sopranos,” and Don Draper from AMC’s ad world children.” 18:00 Ancient Aliens Fairies 20:00 The Girl-PG15 series, “Mad Men,” Ray Donovan, played by Tony-winner The pilot episode begins with Ray receiving a panicked 22:00 Love And Other Impossible 19:00 Ax Men 14:10 The Adventures Of Disney Liev Schreiber, is a man of countless dilemmas, ensnared call: the male star of an upcoming action film was caught Pursuits-PG15 20:00 Pawn Stars Fairies by work and family. The series follows Ray as he serves as with a transvestite prostitute and a pro football player 14:35 Suite Life On Deck 00:00 Source Code-PG15 20:30 Storage Wars Hollywood’s go-to enforcer, helping movie stars, film stu- woke up in a hotel room with a woman dead from a drug 15:00 Gravity Falls 03:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:00 Johnny English Reborn-PG15 21:00 Ancient Aliens 15:25 Good Luck Charlie 03:25 Food Wars dios and athletes “fix” their private problems before they overdose. It is a easy switch for Ray, putting the actor in 22:00 Ancient Aliens 15:50 Jessie 03:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives turn into public relations disasters. place of the athlete - after all, as one of Ray’s clients says, it 23:00 Soviet Storm: WWII In The East 16:10 Shake It Up 04:15 Unique Eats But a thunderbolt upends Ray’s already unpredictable is easier for an action movie star to rebound from a trip to 00:00 Pawn Stars 16:35 A.N.T. Farm 04:40 Chopped life when Mickey, his mafia father played by Jon Voight, is rehab than getting pushed out of the closet. The series 00:30 Storage Wars 17:00 Austin And Ally 05:30 Iron Chef America 04:00 Ip Man 2-PG15 suddenly released from prison. “That exploration of men also takes a dip into deep end of the male psyche as Ray’s 01:00 Ancient Aliens 17:20 Gravity Falls 06:10 Food Network Challenge 06:00 Soldiers Of Fortune-PG15 in particular, fathers and sons, is something that was very brother, Terry, struggles to get by as a boxing instructor 02:00 Ancient Aliens 17:45 Suite Life On Deck 07:00 Guy’s Big Bite 08:00 Ice Quake-PG15 compelling to me,” Schreiber, 45, told Reuters. “The thing I with Parkinson’s disease and his other brother, Bunchy, 18:10 Good Luck Charlie 07:25 Guy’s Big Bite 10:00 Boiler Room-PG15 12:00 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider-PG15 like about Ray is, as horrible as he behaves, he seems to uses booze to cope with childhood sexual abuse by a 18:30 That’s So Raven 07:50 Andy Bates American Street have a very moral epicenter.” “Ray Donovan” creator, priest. 18:55 Austin And Ally Feasts 14:00 Ice Quake-PG15 19:20 Jessie 08:15 Unique Sweets 16:00 Romancing The Stone-PG15 Emmy-winning writer Ann Biderman, said that she had “I think Ann has a really deep understanding of mas- 14:00 C.S.I. 19:40 Gravity Falls 08:40 Red, Hot And Yummy 18:00 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider-PG15 always been interested in Hollywood’s dark side. culinity and the facade of machismo,” Schreiber said. “It’s 15:00 Glee 20:05 A.N.T. Farm 09:05 Barefoot Contessa 19:45 The Big I Am-18 She pointed to past real-life fixers Fred Otash, a private almost like the models most men are working off of are 16:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Shake It Up 09:30 Food Network Challenge 21:45 The Crazies-18 investigator from Hollywood’s 1950s golden age, and antiquated in terms of how to behave and what to expect 16:30 Coronation Street 20:50 Suite Life On Deck 10:20 Extra Virgin 23:30 The Godfather III-18 Howard Strickland, MGM studio’s publicity chief in the from relationships and how to interact socially with 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 21:15 Austin And Ally 10:45 Kid In A Candy Store 02:30 The Crazies-18 1930s, both of whom notoriously shielded high-profile women,” Schreiber added. “It may be Ann’s point that at 18:00 C.S.I. 21:40 That’s So Raven 11:10 Charly’s Cake Angels figures from public scandal. “I’m interested in crime,” said some level all men are difficult,” the actor explained. “So 19:00 Touch 22:00 Shake It Up 11:35 Unique Sweets Biderman, 61, also the creator of cable TV police drama many people ask how a woman could have such deep 20:00 Bones 22:25 A.N.T Farm 12:00 Amazing Wedding Cakes “Southland.” “These figures have been around since the insight into male behavior - they’re sort of the experts, 22:50 Austin And Ally 12:50 Red, Hot And Yummy 21:00 Castle 23:10 Wizards Of Waverly Place 13:15 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 08:00 Scrooged-PG15 beginning, where there is a lot of money and the stakes aren’t they?” Showtime is owned by CBS Corp. — Reuters 22:00 Breakout Kings 23:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place Basics 10:00 3 Holiday Tails-PG are very high.” But Ray, who can get his A-list clients out of 23:00 Greek 00:00 Hannah Montana Forever 13:40 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 12:00 Beethoven’s Second-PG the worst circumstances, has little recourse for his insidi- 00:00 Glee 00:20 Hannah Montana Forever Basics 14:00 Rookie Of The Year-PG ous father who is looking to reconnect with his family in 02:00 Castle 16:00 3 Holiday Tails-PG Los Angeles. 18:00 Larry Crowne-PG15 20:00 Friends With Benefits-18 22:00 Extract-PG15 00:00 30 Minutes Or Less-18 02:00 Friends With Benefits-18 OJ Simpson movie An American

10:00 Project Nim-PG15 Mystery to star Charlotte Ki 11:45 Courage-PG15 13:15 The Year Dolly Parton Was My ritish filmmaker Joshua Newton has cast rising pation is not consistent with our standards. Our goal is to Mom-PG British actress Charlotte Kirk (“Non-Stop”) to play lay bare the facts and have the audience reach their own 15:00 Project Nim-PG15 Nicole Brown Simpson in “An American Mystery,” a conclusions,” he added. While Simpson was acquitted of 16:45 Win Win-PG15 B 18:45 Money For Nothing-PG15 $65 million thriller that will take a fair and balanced look at the double homicide, passion and controversy still sur- 21:00 Columbus Circle-PG15 the OJ Simpson saga. It could be ready for release next round the topic of his innocence, which remains at odds 23:00 Roadie-18 summer, in time for the 20-year anniversary of the infa- with the wrongful death verdict at the ensuing civil trial. 01:00 L.A I Hate You-PG15 mous 1994 crime. “An American Mystery” will present several other sus- A representative for Kirk told TheWrap that she is pects with both motive and opportunity to commit the attached to the sure-to-be controversial project, which crime, resulting in a “whodunit” thriller about one of the Newton will write and direct. Kirk will portray Brown most controversial criminal cases ever. The film aims to 00:00 AFL Highlights Simpson from when she first met the famous football star provide a fresh perspective that will allow audiences to 01:00 PGA European Tour as an 18 year-old in 1977 to her untimely death alongside reconsider the merits of the case and the likelihood of Highlights Ron Goldman. Newton claims to have discovered startling Simpson’s innocence or guilt. Newton said he will present 02:00 PGA Tour 07:00 Super League new evidence in the sensational case, which featured a newly-discovered facts, though details remain shrouded in 09:00 NRL Premiership gruesome crime scene, an infamous car chase, a celebrity secrecy for now. 11:00 Trans World Sport defendant and a televised trial fraught with racial sensitivi- Project is especially timely in the wake of recent murder 12:00 ICC Cricket 360 ty that was the most viewed judicial proceeding in the his- charges against current NFL star Aaron Hernandez. Kirk, 12:30 Live British & Irish Lions tory of American television. who does bear a resemblance to Brown Simpson, will soon 14:30 International Rugby Union Several prominent individuals from across the sports be seen alongside Liam Neeson in the airplane thriller 16:30 ICC Cricket 360 17:00 PGA Tour Highlights and political spectrums are lending their celebrity to the “Non-Stop,” which flies into theaters next February. She 18:00 AFL Highlights project, which is backed by an Anglo-European-American also co-starred alongside James Franco and Olivia Wilde in 19:00 British & Irish Lions group of venture capitalists and hedge fund managers. “Black Dog, Red Dog,” Kirk is represented by Clear Talent 21:00 NRL Full Time Executive producers include former NBA star Bo Kimble Group and Raymond J. Markovich of 4PIX. 21:30 Futbol Mundial and Diane Watson, the former US Representative for Newton’s “Justice/Vengeance,” formerly titled “Iron 22:00 Trans World Sport California’s 33rd Congressional district who has been an Cross,” bills itself as Roy Scheider’s final film and is sched- 23:00 PGA European Tour Highlights inspirational force behind the project ever since she and uled for release in October. The $27 million Holocaust Newton began discussing the concept nine months ago thriller was called “the most important film since when development started. ‘Schindler’s List’” by Rabbi Marvin Hier, the dean and Other individuals supporting the effort to re-examine founder of Los Angeles’ Museum of Tolerance, which 00:00 NRL Premiership the facts and circumstances of the Brentwood murders honored Newton at its film festival along with Clint 02:00 Super League include NFL legend Rosey Grier, Texas State Senator Eastwood.— Reuters 04:00 International Rugby Union Rodney Ellis, Washington lobbyist Spencer Hathaway and 06:00 AFL Premiership Highlights NAACP Board member Ron Hasson. According to Newton, 07:00 Trans World Sport 08:00 PGA Tour Highlights Simpson himself expressed a desire to be involved with 09:00 PGA European Tour the project upon learning of its existence, though the film- Highlights maker turned him down. 10:00 AFL Premiership Highlights “‘An American Mystery’ has the capacity to challenge 11:00 Futbol Mundial entrenched attitudes on a topic that has inspired visceral 11:30 UK Open Darts reactions for almost a generation,” said Newton. “While we 15:30 Futbol Mundial 16:00 British and Irish Lions Tour are creating an artistic work, the essence of the film is the THE RAVEN ON OSN MOVIES HD 18:00 PGA European Tour search for truth. It was easy to determine that OJ’s partici- Classifieds

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THY 770 ISTANBUL 4:35 KAC 542 CAIRO 18:15 RJA 645 AMMAN 1:30 SYR 342 LATAKIA 17:45 DHX 170 BAHRAIN 5:10 KAC 514 TEHRAN 20:50 THY 773 ISTANBUL 2:20 ABY 128 SHARJAH 17:50 FDB 69 DUBAI 5:50 KAC 674 DUBAI 19:25 THY 765 ISTANBUL 2:40 CKS 625 BAHRAIN 18:00 BAW 157 LONDON 6:30 KNE 472 JEDDAH 14:35 ETH 621 ADDIS ABABA 2:45 UAE 858 DUBAI 18:15 FDB 53 DUBAI 7:45 OMA 645 MUSCAT 14:40 UAE 854 DUBAI 3:45 SVA 511 RIYADH 18:20 QTR 6130 DOHA 6:35 RJA 640 AMMAN-QUEEN ALIA 15:55 FDB 68 DUBAI 3:50 GFA 216 BAHRAIN 18:20 MEA 406 BEIRUT 7:30 QTR 134 DOHA 16:15 MSR 613 CAIRO 4:15 UAL 982 BAHRAIN 18:30 KAC 302 MUMBAI 7:50 ETD 303 ABU DHABI 16:35 ETD 306 ABU DHABI 4:20 JZR 184 DUBAI 18:30 KAC 382 DELHI 7:30 SYR 341 DAMASCUS 16:45 QTR 139 DOHA 4:25 JZR 266 BEIRUT 18:40 KAC 412 MANILA 6:15 UAE 857 DUBAI 16:55 QTR 149 DOHA 5:15 NIA 252 ALEXANDRIA 19:00 KAC 206 ISLAMABAD 7:25 ABY 127 SHARJAH 17:10 JZR 560 SOHAG 5:35 RBG 558 ALEXANDRIA 19:00 JZR 241 AMMAN-QUEEN ALIA 12:35 UAL 982 WASHINGTON DC DULLES 17:15 FDB 70 DUBAI 6:30 QTR 145 DOHA 19:25 JZR 165 DUBAI 11:35 SVA 510 RIYADH 17:20 RJA 643 AMMAN 6:35 FDB 64 DUBAI 19:35 JZR 561 SOHAG 12:00 GFA 215 BAHRAIN 17:20 GFA 212 BAHRAIN 7:00 GFA 220 BAHRAIN 19:50 UAE 855 DUBAI 8:25 NIA 251 ALEXANDRIA 18:00 THY 771 ISTANBUL 7:10 JZR 134 BAHRAIN 20:05 ABY 125 SHARJAH 8:50 QTR 144 DOHA 18:25 JZR 240 AMMAN 7:10 KAC 283 DHAKA 20:15 QTR 132 DOHA 9:00 FDB 63 DUBAI 18:55 JZR 164 DUBAI 7:25 AXB 394 KOZHIKODE 20:15 FDB 55 DUBAI 9:15 GFA 219 BAHRAIN 19:05 QTR 6131 DOHA 8:05 SVA 6830 JEDDAH 20:20 IRA 603 SHIRAZ 9:20 AXB 393 KOZHIKODE 19:15 BAW 156 LONDON 8:25 MSR 619 ALEXANDRIA 20:30 JAI 571 MUMBAI 20:35 ETD 301 ABU DHABI 9:30 MSR 606 LUXOR 19:30 FDB 54 DUBAI 8:25 FDB 62 DUBAI 20:40 IRC 6666 AHWAZ 10:10 JAI 572 MUMBAI 19:35 MEA 407 BEIRUT 8:30 AFG 415 JEDDAH 20:45 GFA 213 BAHRAIN 10:40 AFG 415 KABUL 19:45 JZR 256 BEIRUT 8:50 ABY 120 SHARJAH 20:45 MEA 404 BEIRUT 10:55 FDB 61 DUBAI 20:00 KAC 171 FRANKFURT 8:55 OMA 648 MUSCAT 20:55 UAE 871 DUBAI 12:45 OMA 647 MUSCAT 20:00 KAC 117 NEW YORK 9:05 MEA 403 BEIRUT 21:15 MSR 610 CAIRO 13:00 ABY 129 SHARJAH 20:05 JZR 534 CAIRO 9:10 DHX 171 BAHRAIN 21:50 THY 766 ISTANBUL 13:10 MEA 402 BEIRUT 20:15 KAC 671 DUBAI 9:25 KLM 417 DAMMAM 22:05 KAC 284 DHAKA 8:15 KLM 417 AMSTERDAM 21:05 ABY 126 SHARJAH 9:30 FDB 8054 DUBAI 22:10 KAC 672 DUBAI 13:40 ALK 229 COLOMBO 21:10 KAC 787 JEDDAH 9:35 ETD 308 ABU DHABI 22:15 KAC 742 DAMMAM 13:30 UAE 859 DUBAI 21:15 UAE 856 DUBAI 9:50 ALK 230 COLOMBO 22:20 KAC 352 COCHIN 8:05 ETD 307 ABU DHABI 21:30 FDB 56 DUBAI 9:55 UAE 860 DUBAI 22:25 KAC 332 TRIVANDRUM 7:55 QTR 136 DOHA 21:35 QTR 133 DOHA 10:00 KAC 343 CHENNAI 22:30 KAC 284 DHAKA 8:15 GFA 217 BAHRAIN 21:45 KAC 1801 CAIRO 10:05 QTR 137 DOHA 22:35 KAC 742 DAMMAM 13:30 QTR 146 DOHA 22:00 ETD 302 ABU DHABI 10:15 KAC 301 MUMBAI 22:40 KAC 352 COCHIN 8:05 JAI 576 COCHIN 22:05 IRA 602 SHIRAZ 10:20 GFA 218 BAHRAIN 22:45 KAC 332 TRIVANDRUM 7:55 CKS 625 LIEGE 16:00 KAC 773 RIYADH 10:20 FDB 60 DUBAI 23:00 JZR 787 RIYADH 16:15 JZR 185 DUBAI 22:40 KAC 741 DAMMAM 10:30 KAC 205 ISLAMABAD 23:00 JZR 777 JEDDAH 17:50 JZR 239 AMMAN-QUEEN ALIA 22:30 KAC 501 BEIRUT 11:10 QTR 147 DOHA 23:05 JZR 257 BEIRUT 14:30 JZR 135 BAHRAIN 23:00 IRC 6667 AHWAZ 11:10 JAI 575 ABU DHABI 23:05 JZR 535 CAIRO 16:10 AIC 981 CHENNAI 22:25 GFA 214 BAHRAIN 11:25 KAC 351 KOCHI 23:10 JZR 177 DUBAI 17:30 UAL 981 BAHRAIN 22:40 KAC 541 CAIRO 11:30 JZR 554 ALEXANDRIA 23:20 JZR 189 DUBAI 20:10 DLH 636 FRANKFURT 23:10 MEA 405 BEIRUT 11:55 KAC 411 BANGKOK 23:40 JZR 481 SABIHA 20:10 JAI 574 MUMBAI 23:20 JZR 776 JEDDAH 12:25 KAC 415 KUALA LUMPUR 23:50 QTR 140 DOHA 13:45 MSR 614 CAIRO 23:30 KAC 103 LONDON 12:30 JZR 528 ASSIUT 23:55 DIAL 161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION stars34 SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

CROSSWORD 236 STAR TRACK

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

You are able to act quickly and get things done faster than most. You As a good detective or research person, you have a passion for answers. may find people coming to you for those odd jobs that nobody wants Questioning and searching finds you in pursuit of some piece of useful information. Asking and that need completing and out of the way quickly. You may like to be depended too many questions, you may not appreciate the emotional energy of someone you meet on in this way, but it could cause some difficult moments in getting your own work today. Other people may be watching the way you handle certain situations—you set the accomplished. So that others will respect your time, you must learn to politely say example. You enjoy fair, just, frank and broad-minded persons. You are gregarious and no—at least, occasionally. Your organizational abilities and sense of responsibility will sports-minded. You dare to dream big and may find yourself betting against the odds this be what guides you and proves successful. Your career could assume a much more afternoon. This may mean a sports game or your own abilities in some project. This evening determined and solid form—a firm foundation. A born psychologist, you may find you may want to dive into some interesting philosophical ideas with a love partner. You that you enjoy. may enjoy a good book or article.

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

You are very appreciative of your career and practical skills. You might You are focused to get at the heart of things today, whatever is under enjoy solving puzzles and finding solutions to problems. There is a renewed appreciation the surface or behind the scenes. Your determined pursuit of anything hid- for your work that may be apparent to your superiors—in fact, to everybody. Things are den or secret makes you a great researcher or investigator. Emotionally, you are also hot happening, and your career or path depends upon your own ambition and drive, which is stuff, handling subject matters that others would never come near. You may not like dis- always strong. You are able to use your good sense and you can feel trends and make the plays of emotion and pushy people, or at least find them thought provoking. Your basic right moves. This is a time to get ahead by taking action. Your system of values may deep- drive and ambition may tend to ignore or brush off your more caring and loving qualities. en, providing you with a better sense of discrimination. Purchasing, selecting colors, etc., Emotional tension may exist today. Your drive to succeed is strong, but you may push are easy for you today. If you have no social obligations for now, plan a future get-together yourself in a direction against your own best interests. Make it a point to create new habits with your friends. that allow you to balance this energy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Do not force things today. Focus is most important and a little note taking The word here is accomplishment. If there is a job, you can do it. You enjoy can bring any distractions back into focus. Be patient and let the chaos of others discipline and limitations are seen as opportunities rather than handicaps. have time to dissolve. It is time to dive into work now as you seem to shine when it comes to Home and family matters can also play a big part in your life. Relatives may decide it is soon practical matters. You have an easy way with superiors or those in authority and you are good time for a reunion and real estate becomes important for investing and enjoyment. A feeling of ACROSS 9. A successful stroke in an athletic contest at getting the most out of any skill you have. You may join in and assist with a group project being at peace and stable on the emotional level is strong at this time. Music gains your atten- 1. The basic unit of electric current adopted (especially in baseball). this afternoon. Your expertise will be greatly appreciated. There is a need for compromise, for tion, possibly leading you to decide to learn how to play an instrument or learn to write music. You want to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills. You may also find yourself grin- under the System International d'Unites. 10. Not suitable for food. coming to an understanding. This is a time of decision, when small changes can have big effects later on down the road. Enjoy the attention you receive from your loved ones this ning from ear to ear over a relative’s accomplishments this evening—perhaps a child. You are 4. The condition of having no arms. 11. Belonging to or on behalf of a specified appreciated as you encourage others. 12. The compass point that is one point east person (especially yourself). evening. Smile that beautiful smile of yours. of due south. 12. The function or position properly or cus- 15. Primitive predaceous North American fish tomarily occupied or served by another. covered with hard scales and having long 13. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single jaws with needle-like teeth. ovary having one or many seeds within a Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) CAPRICORN 16. Of or relating to or characteristic of fleshy wall or pericarp. You enjoy working hard and being organized and you exercise skill and discipline Circumstances can throw you into positions today where you must use your Bahrain or its people or language. 14. German chemist who did research on mind and deal with communications, service or hidden interests. You are able to 17. Of or relating to or characteristic of high-speed chemical reactions (born in 1927). in anything that affects your career and reputation. You could become engaged in nonconformist causes today, always ready to promote what is innovative. You like radical approaches cut through the red tape and get at what is hidden. You may deal with education, psychology, Thailand of its people. 19. An organization of countries formed in and may become supportive of whatever new-wave product or breakthrough advance is next in line. spiritual enlightenment or teaching principles and techniques. Your sense of concern for every- 18. A resident of Ohio. 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale Communication, computers, electronics, excite you and these are the areas in which you excel now. thing makes you valuable when anything needs doing and, if left unoccupied, you have been 20. Many times at short intervals. of petroleum. You may soon discover new ways of working with traditional materials. This is a great time to reflect known to worry for worry’s sake. Given only a few facts, you are able to take in a situation and 21. A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle 24. A radioactive element of the actinide and understand your own situation, just how you feel about your goals. Perhaps you are thinking of a come up with a real picture of what is happening. You can rise above the competition for a pro- produced by an electrocardiograph. series. better career. Your emotions and feelings of those around you are clear. motion or increase in pay now. Stay away from gossip and rumors—they seem to be strong. 22. (British) Colloquial terms for an umbrella. 25. King of Saudi Arabia since 1982 (born in 23. Willing to face danger. 1922). 26. Annual to perennial herbs of the 27. Fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythol- Mediterranean region. ogy. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 28. A large Yoruba city in southwestern 29. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali It will be hard for you to do wrong, for all the cycles are working in your Nigeria. earth group. Someone could challenge you on a very sensitive issue. This could result favor. This is also a time when you may decide to marry or take on a new role in the com- 30. Tropical Asian tree with hard white wood 31. Not subjected to an aging process. in an argument or, at the least, a very intense discussion. You may touch upon emotional munity. You will be in demand; recognition will be forthcoming—go for it. You may feel and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysen- 32. The seventh month of the Moslem calen- parts of yourself and find you like analyzing situations. Too much time spent in serious focused and even a bit radiant at this time. You could be in the limelight or able to really tery and diarrhea. dar. thought could undermine your progress. Lighten up! Tell some jokes—enjoy lighthearted communicate and get your ideas across to others. Friends and a social life are in order and, conversations. You may become very interested in some research into the nature of a sub- 35. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. 33. Winning all or all but one of the tricks in in general, so is an easy and untroubled life. These are good years to grow up, be social and ject—be it life, scientific research, or what-have-you. There is a passion for searching, find- 38. Slightly wet. bridge. be recognized. Pay attention to hidden messages in your dreams or through intuitive ing out and communicating your discoveries. This may turn out to be a very interesting 42. Polish filmmaker (born in 1929). 34. A river in north central Switzerland that impressions you may have had recently. Use your own intuitive impressions to find the day with perhaps a renewed appreciation for all that is beautiful and fine. Good feelings 44. (sometimes followed by `of') Having or runs northeast into the Rhine. answer you are looking for today. showing realization or perception. 36. A guided missile fired from shipboard and smiling faces are easy to find. 45. United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts against an airborne target. or 3.785 liters. 37. A grant made by a law court. 46. Any culture medium that uses agar as the 39. Moving quickly and lightly. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) gelling agent. 40. Affected with or marked by frenzy or 47. (Islam) The man who leads prayers in a mania uncontrolled by reason. A renewed and positive attitude in the workplace seems to be enjoyed You have more than just the gift of gab. Your words and ideas can trans- mosque. 41. Repetition to gain special emphasis or today. Things are happening and your career or path depends upon your own ambition and port and enchant listeners, carrying them beyond the world as they know it into the world 50. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a extend meaning. drive, which are strong now. There could be some discussions over business affairs but, if need- as they wish it could be. Your imagination and sense of what connects all of life are felt in skewer usually with vegetables. 43. Comprises tropical American species usu- ed, a compromise can be reached. You are able to use your good common sense—you can feel your speech. You love a good story; a sense of the mystical pervades every one you tell. 52. A public promotion of some product or ally placed in genus Masdevallia. the trends and make the right moves. This is a time to get ahead by taking action. A wish is You are at home in the world of myths and dreams—for your mind soars on wings of the service. 48. (of complexion) Blemished by imperfec- about to come true today. Be careful that you do not overspend or indulge too much this after- imagination. You cherish whatever is different and out of the ordinary—the commonplace 56. A daughter of your brother or sister. tions of the skin. noon. You really do not have to have new clothes for this party; the people at this party have is not for you. Your friends and surroundings, everything around you, must be unconven- tional to the point of being controversial. This day has the possibility of being quite inter- 59. A lake in northwestern Russia. 49. The main land mass of a country or conti- not seen many of your evening outfits. Enjoy. Networking is beneficial. Charm and romance are strong tonight. esting—and a little bit fun! 61. United States space station. nent. 63. Not having or covered with a lid or lids. 51. A wicked or evil person. 67. A Russian river. 53. An esoteric or occult matter that is tradi- 68. Away from the mouth or oral region. tionally secret. Word Search Yesterday’s Solution 72. United States tennis player who was the 54. A soft white precious univalent metallic first Black to win United States and English element having the highest electrical and singles championships (1943-1993). thermal conductivity of any metal. 73. A large vase that usually has a pedestal or 55. The branch of computer science that deal feet. with writing computer programs that can 75. Horny plate covering and protecting part solve problems creatively. of the dorsal surface of the digits. 57. English comedienne and mistress of 76. The compass point midway between Charles II (1650-1687). northeast and east. 58. A white soft metallic element that tarnish- 77. The major mountain range of Bulgaria and es readily. the Balkan Peninsula. 60. (Greek legend) The greedy king of Phrygia 78. Consisting of or involving two parts or who Dionysus gave the power to turn every- components usually in pairs. thing he touched into gold. 62. United States composer of musical come- DOWN dies (1885-1945). 1. Highly excited. 64. (Old Testament) The eldest son of Isaac 2. A member of the Siouan people formerly who would have inherited the Covenant that living in the Missouri river valley in NE God made with Abraham and that Abraham Nebraska. passed on to Isaac. 3. Affectedly dainty or refined. 65. One of the two main branches of orthodox 4. A loose sleeveless outer garment made Islam. from aba cloth. 66. The activity of persuading someone to 5. The capital and largest city of the Central buy. Africa Republic. 69. Any of various units of capacity. 6. A blood group antigen possessed by Rh- 70. Consisting of or made of wood of the oak positive people. tree. 7. Any property detected by the olfactory sys- 71. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic infor- tem. mation from DNA to the cytoplasm. 8. A small restaurant where drinks and snacks 74. The blood group whose red cells carry are sold. both the A and B antigens.

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-Pain says he has no plans to splash out on a present for be great. If he has the child around enough - and I don’t know how TKanye and Kim Kardashian’s daughter North, who was born that works with flights and stuff - but he’ll figure it out.” Meanwhile, on June 15, because Kanye has no refinement and wouldn’t it was recently revealed that Kim, 32, and Kanye, 36, are so para- hesitate to throw a strop if he was unhappy with the gift. He told Us noid about friends leaking information on the baby to the press Weekly: “Kanye is much richer than me so I’m not even going to try that they are making everyone who comes to visit sign a confiden- getting him and Kim Kardashian a gift. Kanye has no couth when it tiality agreement. comes to things like that, so when you bring him something, he’d be like, ‘What the f**k is this?’ “You don’t want to be that person because he’ll make a big scene about that. You don’t want that.” However, T-Pain does think his pal will be a fantastic father to his lit- tle girl. He added: “I think it’s gonna be good. I think he’s going to

he troubled actress - who is currently serving a court- Tordered 90-day stint in rehab - became friends with the ‘Walks Like Rihanna’ singers after meeting on the party circuit last year, and band member Max George has revealed they took her for a drink to cheer her up before a recent court appearance in Los Angeles. Lindsay was in and out of court earlier this year on suspicion of DUI and was later ordered to rehab. Max told new! magazine: “She did pop over to the house to see us all one day, but it was really brief. She was in town and just wanted a bit of support before her court case. “We bumped into her ex-boyfriend when we were in the pub and he told us she needed a bit of support. So we invited her over for a bit for a drink, which probably wasn’t the best idea. We put our vodka in water bottles.” Band mate Siva Kaneswaran then joked: “Get her off her head before she saw her lawyers!” Lindsay, 26, is currently seeking treatment at the Cliffside rehab centre in Malibu, California, after checking out of the Betty Ford Clinic earlier this month.

he 27-year-old singer took to the “I’m here tonight to honour my heroes and Tstage at New York City’s Gay Pride luckily I have many to look up to - and kick-off rally at Pier 26 on Friday night many to look at tonight ... We want nothing and gave a passionate speech in support of less than every other American. “We are not the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender a niche, we are part - a big giant part - of community. The star has been avoiding the humanity. We are the continuum. We are public eye since cancelling her ‘Born This ongoing. We continue the spirit of the first Way Ball’ world tour to undergo surgery for official Gay rally in 1970 in New York, one a labral tear on her right hip in February, year after Stonewall. which left her temporarily wheelchair- bound. Waving a rainbow flag in the air, Gaga broke into an acappella rendition of the National Anthem during her surprise on-stage appearance, which came the same day as an appeals court in California ruled that same-sex marriages in the state can begin immediately. She told the crowd:

he 50-year-old actor has people watching his seven-year-old child T24-hours-a-day while she is living in New York City with her mother Katie Holmes and he is more than happy to splash the cash to keep her safe. One of the ‘Oblivion’ star’s motivations for hiring security is the constant paparazzi that follow Suri and his ex-wife around at all times. A source told the new US issue of OK! magazine: “Tom is always surrounded by two rings of plain clothed security agents. That goes double for his precious daughter. Katie believes money is no object when it comes to the safety of Suri and insisted Tom handle that side of things. She’d go broke if she had to pay for it and it’s a total necessity with the enormous interest in Suri. “These guys are highly trained. They legally carry weapons. When in LA they keep guns in the trunks of Katie’s SUV limos. When in New York, they have licenses to carry firearms on their person.” Katie is appreciative of her former husband’s gesture and the security guards give the high profile actress peace of mind.

he ‘America’s Got Talent’ judge keeps a needle and thread in her bag to Las Vegas in their lifetime. “I’ve always enjoyed my time in Las Vegas a Talong with safety pins in case she rips a gown on the red carpet. She lot.” After her work duties, Mel and Stephen enjoyed a special birthday din- said: “I carry a little sewing kit because I’ve had dresses fall off before, ner at eatery Andrea’s. There they enjoyed an enormous platter, which and I always have safety pins too, just in case.” The former Spice Girls star included chef Joseph Elevado’s shishito peppers, shellfish platter, wagyu recently celebrated her 38th birthday with husband Stephen Belafonte and lobster roll, and five-spice lobster before Mel was presented with a and marked the occasion with a big bash in Las Vegas, where she was film- birthday cake. ing ‘America’s Got Talent’. She said: “It’s a birthday celebration and work combined. “It’s the perfect test of how life could actually be [for the con- testants]. If you haven’t been to Las Vegas already, everyone needs to go lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

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he ‘Young’ singer - who has been arrested and bailed allowed to leave the country, but she is confident once she Tover suspicions she set up a deal for one of her friends makes it t the US she will be able to concentrate on her to supply cocaine, pending further enquiries - is plan- music career. The friend added: “She said she feels ‘trapped’ ning to move on from the UK and start again in the US. A and ‘suffocated’ in England, she wants a new life in the US, source told Closer magazine: “Tulisa says as soon as all this where she hopes to establish herself as a solo artist.” Tulisa is drama is over, she wants to move to Miami to start a new also making sure she is only surrounded by her closest fami- life. She loves it there and has friends there who say they will ly and friends she can trust, such as her N-Dubz bandmates help her out. “With her career hanging in the balance, she Dappy and Fazer, who she rose to fame with. may need to leave her mansion, and it holds bitter memo- ries for her now anyway.” As Tulisa is on bail, she is not

he ‘Heat’ actress says she wouldn’t ever try to be sexy on screen but thinks naked- Tness can be hilarious in movies. Speaking on ‘The Graham Norton Show’, she said: “There’s nothing sexy about it at all-it’s funny. It’s not intimate. “I don’t do naked for sexy. Naked only works for me in the funny. On film, not in real life!” Along with stripping off for ‘The Proposal’ with Ryan Reynolds, Sandra also filmed a funny video in October 2012 which showed her and chat show host Chelsea Handler getting into a fight while they were in a shower. Sandra also claimed she would never make a sex tape because she doesn’t look good during sex. She added: “If you’re having sex and you get recorded, and you don’t know you’re being recorded, my guess - not that I’ve ever done this - is that you don’t look good doing it! “I can’t imagine, that someone would look good whilst having intercourse not knowing they’re filmed. But you notice, anytime someone has a sex tape, it’s beautifully lit, they got the good angles, it’s like, ‘that’s right,’ over the shoul- ders are great...Who does that? Who does that?!” he ‘30 Rock’ creator has revealed that Tshe will encourage her two girls - Alice, seven, and 22-month-old Penelope - to pursue a behind the scenes career if they want to follow in her footsteps in TV because she thinks writing is just as important as act- ing. Speaking to HELLO! magazine, she said: “I once showed Alice a clip from the Broadway production of a ‘Little Mermaid’. About five seconds in, she pointed to one of the actress- es saying, ‘I want to be her!’ “I was saying, ‘Oh no honey, you don’t want to be her, you want to be the person who writes the lines she says!’ “ When asked what she tells her girls about her professional life, Tina said: “That it’s he singer has planned an extravagant two-day fiesta at least as interesting to be working behind Tto celebrate her 30th birthday this weekend, and is the scenes as it is in front of them.” The ‘Mean treating her best friends and family to an all-expens- Girls’ writer and star believes she has former es paid trip to the US. A source told the Daily Mirror news- United States governor Sarah Palin - who paper: “Cheryl’s been through so much in the past few became a notorious figure in the 2008 presi- years, and she’s actually really proud to reach the age of dential election - to thank for her success in 30. She’s not one of these girls to mope about her age, Hollywood because they look so much alike. instead she sees it as a great chance to celebrate. “So, along with Tre [Holloway] she’s been planning this party for ages. She wanted to treat those closest to her, that’s why she’s paying for their flights and five-star accommodation out there.” Aside from her dancer beau Tre, Cheryl will be joined by her former Girls Aloud bandmates Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh as well as close family members as they hit the town for a wild night out. The insider added: “She’s got the whole weekend worked out - slap-up meals, cocktails, champagne, shots and lots of dancing. It’s a chance for everyone to let their hair down he 27-year-old actress has asked rapper evidence tampering, reckless endangerment and go a bit wild.” TWaka Flocka Flame to help guide her and marijuana possession recently, after being fledgling rap career and he believes she arrested at her New York City apartment, is sim- has the potential to be huge success. He told E! ply misunderstood. He said: “Yeah, she’s a cool News: “She wanted to produce a single so that person, man. She’s actually cool, like, I don’t she could potentially have an album. So she know, I felt like I guess she’s misunderstood, was like, she wanted to go to the club and she or I guess she is probably just doing it wanted to be inside the club. So I’m like, you just to make people, like, I don’t know I’m the king of the club, not to be all arro- know...she’s cool man, it ain’t gant, but that’s just what the fans voted me. So nothing like that, she’s ulti- I might as well go ahead and take her to the mately cool. club and...introduce her to the lifestyle.” Waka also believes Amanda - who has upset her friends and family with a series of bizarre inci- dents including being charged with attempted

he ‘White House Down’ actress has daughter Ramona, six and T14-month-old Gloria Ray with husband Peter Sarsgaard and while she admits she isn’t perfect, she says she now makes much less mis- takes than she used to when she first became a mother. She told People: “When my first daughter was born, I remember going out without a diaper and she had pooped all over herself. I had nothing to change her into, nothing to clean her with. I don’t know why no one told me I would need a diaper bag. “I feel like having things thought through actually let’s you be a much more relaxed and cool mother. “I have learned to have things together, and always check my bag before I leave the door.” Maggie also baby proofed her homed, which helps her to feel more relaxed about parenthood. She said: “If you baby proof, you can relax. Like the kitchen area in my house. I know that if I close the bathroom door, then there is pretty much nothing that my daughter can get into that will be harmful. lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

Drake performs at the ‘Made In America’ music festival, in Philadelphia. The rapper- Nicki Minaj performing at the O2 in London. Minaj, who Melanie Fiona opens for Beyonce during the ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour 2013,’ at the singer is up for 12 honors at the 2013 BET Awards, including five nominations for video of has won best female hip-hop artist for three consecutive BET Experience music festival on Friday June 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. the year, which has 10 nominees. — AP photos years at the BET Awards, is up for the honor again with lit- tle competition.

inger Beyonce will kick off the first BET three-day fans a more inclusive experience. ìWhat we noticed Film nominees include Jaden Smith, Oscar-nominated performances. Snoop Dogg, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar and J. music festival on Friday, ahead of the BET awards this through the years was that people would come out. They newcomer Quvenzhane Wallis, Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Cole are among the top-billed performers at the BET Sweekend, as the network hopes to attract more fans had tickets to the awards and theyíd come for the week- Jackson, Halle Berry and Kerry Washington. Olympic gym- Experience. Tickets start at $49 for individual performances to music and comedy by black artists. The annual BET end ... and people came just to be in the atmosphere of the nast Gabrielle Douglas, tennis stars Serena and Venus to almost $4,000 for an all-access package. Hill said he awards, now in its 13th year, celebrate black musicians, awards, even if they didnít have tickets,î Hill said. Williams, and basketball star Kevin Durant are among the hopes the variety of artists and performances will entice actors and athletes across a variety of categories spanning Male artists lead this yearís BET awards nominees with sports nominees. Ahead of Sundayís awards ceremony in fans. ìPeople have encouraged other people to sample music, film and sport. It is televised on the cable TV net- R&B singer Drake landing 12 nominations, followed by rap- downtown Los Angeles, the network will host numerous more music from different genres, different eras. Festivals work BET, Black Entertainment Television, part of Viacom pers Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz with eight nominations events at the LA Live collection of venues ranging from are catered to that,î Hill said. — Reuters Inc. each, and rapper A$AP Rocky with five. Rapper Jay Z, small clubs holding a few hundred people to the Nokia The BET Experience is the first weekend music festival to singer Justin Timberlake and R&B crooner Miguel picked Theater, which can host an audience of more than 2,000. be hosted by a television network, BET said in a statement. up four nominations each, while Rihanna led the female BET said it is expecting about 100,000 people to attend Stephen Hill, president of music programming and special artists with three nominations. Beyonce and Nicki Minaj events during the festival, which will include film screen- events at BET Networks, said the music festival aims to give scored one nod each. ings, comedy concerts, celebrity appearances and musical

Lebanese women pose with their dogs during the Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) dog show in Beirut yesterday.

A Lebanese man stands with his dog in the arena during the Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) dog show in Beirut, which holds contests to name ‘best dog’, ‘cutest puppy’, and ‘best dog costume’ in addition to 12 other categoriesyesterday. The show is one of BETA’s major fundraisers to try to improve the welfare of A Lebanese woman walks with her dogs in the arena yesterday. A Lebanese man holds his dog and a prize during the animals in the region and to stop the abuse against Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) dog them. — AFP photos show in Beirut yesterday.

ooking to tap into the Chinese entertainment industry? If going, ‘Boy, I cannot wait to become like an American.’” you’re going to succeed, you’d better go native. Larry As to the specific differences between the western and ron Man 3” has made more money in China than any oth- Chinese on “Twilight” required looking at the success of movies LNamer, co-founder and president-CEO of Metan Chinese way of doing things, Namer offered, “they work on dif- er US production this year, grossing more than $125 mil- like “Titanic” and playing up the Romeo and Juliet nature of the Development Group - which delivers Western entertainment to ferent time frames.” He noted his experience on one project, “Ilion at the box office to-date. That’s almost double what love story. With “Resident Evil 4,” DMG pointed to the volume of China and produces content in China to be sold to the interna- where he visited the set three days before the shoot was sched- “Man of Steel,” which opened to $117 million in the US, is on track pirated DVDs sold from earlier movies in the franchise. tional market - explained the importance of immersing yourself uled to begin and was surprised that nothing had been built - to make. When it came to “Looper,” Rian Johnson’s time travel thriller, in Chinese culture at TheWrap’s conference TheGrill on Friday at and that the crew didn’t seem to be concerned. By the day DMG suggested a much bigger alteration, pushing Johnson and the AFCI Locations Show. before the shoot, the set had been completed. “Sometimes you SO WHAT WAS THE SECRET? his producers to change a major part of the movie. The future “There are huge cultural differences,” Namer told Sharon just learn close your eyes and somehow they manage to get it Chris Fenton, president of the movie’s co-financier and co- was going to take place in France. DMG suggested changing that Waxman, the site’s editor-in-chief, who hosted the keynote inter- done,” Namer said. “If you’re looking at it from western standards producer DMG Entertainment, credited pressing the right levers to China. While the producers were initially wary, the suggestion view. “The one thing we found when we decided to go there, you kind of lose your mind ... but at the end of the day, it still with the Chinese film commission. “‘Iron Man 3’ was as much an paid off when they began to show tests of the movie. One of the when they invited me to start doing stuff, I first looked and gets done.” act of diplomacy as a movie or a piece of business,” Fenton said crowds’ favorite lines came when Jeff Daniels advised Joseph asked why have most western media companies failed in this Namer also noted that, whereas western productions prefer Friday during a keynote speech at TheWrap’s TheGrill @Locations Gordon-Levitt not to move to France. “He says, ‘I’m from the market. “It’s not hard to figure out that if you don’t really plan on to use computerization to minimize labor, “in China it’s like, Conference. DMG is one the top companies producing movies in future, you don’t wanna go to France you wanna go to China.’ It being in China and plan to manage it from Australia, it’s not ‘Why invest in computers when you can just have an extra 100 China, partnering with Hollywood studios and production com- was great to see that test well,” Fenton said. gonna work,” Namer told Waxman. “If you’re going to do busi- people work on a project?’” Content approval is also an issue. panies to secure release for its movies in the world’s second- While most in the United States view the Chinese as being ness in China, you have to be in China, you have to immerse He noted that scripted dramas need to be submitted for biggest market. That means consulting with Chinese officials in repressive and restrictive in limiting what movies can play- and yourself in the culture, you have to have an incredible amount of approval at various stages but that the process “is not terribly advance, casting Chinese actors and, in the case of “Iron Man 3,” what they say - Fenton argued there was nothing unique about patience. They don’t do stuff the way we do. They’re not going to difficult if you understand” it. “If that’s your goal is to go in releasing a different version of the movie in that country. “As a China’s behavior. “If the roles were reversed, the US would be do it just because we say, ‘This is the way we do it.’” there and tell them to free Tibet, that’s not your place,” Namer conglomerate of partners, we decided let’s do what’s for the best using the leverage they have,” Fenton said. “You see it every day Namer noted that companies “got spoiled in that post-Soviet admitted. Still, Namer said, the differences are matched by the of the movie around world, but put in extra bonus footage for with different trade issues - tires, chicken meat, auto parts - all era where, in eastern Europe and Russia, everybody wanted to opportunities in China. Namer sees a particular need for writ- either be American or be in America or move to America.” Such is ing talent in China (“there are certain skills that are not devel- the Chinese to say, ‘Hey look, this stuff was great but didn’t per- kinds of little trade imbalances. They do like western movies, but not the case in China, he assured attendees at TheGrill. “I can oped there; writing skills are incredibly worshipped there”), fectly fit into what we were trying to get in there - but it was too they also give an edge to its own industry so it can get on solid guarantee you, people in China are really, really happy being and believes that Metan could grow into a billion-dollar busi- good not to use,’” Fenton said. footing.” Yet, as with everything, there are limits. “We’re not telling Chinese. They don’t want to be America; they want to learn ness in the next few years. —Reuters Yet Fenton emphasized there is no universal solution. Every Marvel to call [Captain America] Captain China.”— Reuters about America, they want to learn about the things we do, they film requires a different approach, which is where DMG’s back- want to learn about our places, but they are not sitting there ground in advertising and marketing proved vital. 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ox’s “Glee” is saying goodbye to sev- Season 3. Heather (Morris) graduated this eral fan favorites. Original cast mem- past season and the undercover brainiac Fbers Dianna Agron, Heather Morris, accepted an offer to attend M.I.T. in Mark Salling, Amber Riley and Harry Shum, Cambridge, Mass. In April, Fox granted an Jr won’t be returning as series regulars early renewal to the Ryan Murphy produc- next season, though they may make guest tion for an additional two seasons. While appearances, individuals close to the pro- the series still performs well on the net- duction confirmed to TheWrap. A repre- work and reached cult status among view- sentative for show producers, 20th ers very quickly, its viewership has flagged Century Fox Television, declined to com- some over its run. At its height during ment. All five actors started with the musi- Season 2, “Glee” averaged 10.11 million cal series back in 2009. On the last season, viewers per episode versus Season 4’s 8.26 “Glee” saw some big changes as new stu- million. TVLine was the first to report the dents joined and several characters moved cast changes.— Reuters on to their lives after McKinley High. The series was partially set in New York City to accomodate new storylines for stars Lea Michele and Chris Colfer. Quinn (Agron), Puck (Salling), Mercedes (Riley) and Mike (Shum) graduated on

A woman holds an inflatable banana as she watches Dizzee Rascal perform on the Pyramid main stage at Glastonbury, England. Thousands of music Performers dance at the Shangri-La late night party zone during the third day of the fans have arrived for the festival to see headliners, Arctic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and the Rolling Stones.— AP Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts near Glastonbury, southwest England. — AFP

t might only be rock’n’roll but, 50 years on, The Rolling Stones’s appearance at tion remained a secret ahead of the band’s per- Mick Jagger still likes it - and insists he will Glastonbury, the world’s largest greenfield music formance. Asked if his hyperactive stage per- Ikeep going as long as fans want to see the festival, comes as the band celebrates 50 years in formance tired him now that he is knocking 70, Rolling Stones, set to headline the Glastonbury the music business, which involved a North Jagger admitted, “occasionally”, but said he had festival. Jagger, who turns 70 next month, said American tour this year and some sell-out dates no plans to quit and would go on as long as peo- the once-controversial band still had comment in the UK this summer. Festival founder Michael ple wanted. to make on what was going on in the world, Eavis, who started Glastonbury as a gathering of But while still enjoying his career, Jagger even if its voice seemed tamer than it once did. about 1,500 hippies on his farm in 1970, has said he had wondered in the past about doing He said the Rolling Stones actually never set out publicly delighted in finally persuading the band something else, such as dancing, being a to make waves in the 1960s, when their drug to play the festival that now attracts 135,000 teacher or even a journalist. “I don’t feel frus- use, love tangles and rebellious stage attitude fans or more. trated ... but obviously, you would have liked to shocked audiences and the band was blamed As the headline act, the Rolling Stones will have done, everyone wants to have done, more for fuelling social unrest and falling moral stan- top a day that also includes performances by things in their lives,” Jagger said. “But it’s a dards. Billy Bragg, Elvis Costello, Primal Scream and slightly intellectually undemanding thing to do, “We just set out to be a blues band and just Noah and the Whale. Glastonbury is known for being a rock singer but, you know, you make behaved as we always had and like kids always megastars but also for variety, with 2,000 acts on the best of it.”—Reuters behave,” Jagger told BBC’s Radio 4 Today show, 58 stages over the three days. Some of the more ahead of the Stones’ debut performance at surprising acts this year include US country Glastonbury. “We were sort of sidetracked into music star Kenny Rogers, octogenarian British TV this social thing by the mood of the times and of presenter Bruce Forsyth and a group of chanting the times themselves, which were galloping on,” Tibetan monks. he said. “The last song that I wrote, that I put out, In the lead-up to the festival, Jagger tweeted Toddlers Annabel (left) aged three and Olivia Green, aged five, enjoying ice-cream called ‘Doom and Gloom’ is actually mostly social that he would be staying in a yurt, a Mongolian- while being pushed along in a wheelbarrow by their father David, at the Glastonbury comment. It’s very tongue-in-cheek social com- style tent, at Glastonbury, where a working farm Festival. — AP ment but it’s still social comment,” he said. turns into a tent city for five days, but his loca-

ritish indie rock band Arctic Monkeys cranked up the pounds ($315) a ticket to attend the festival about 130 Solange Knowles, younger sister to 2011 headliner and left, apparently abandoning his one-hour DJ-slot on volume to end the first day of the Glastonbury festi- miles southwest of London. It began as a retreat for 1,500 Beyonce, played one of the smaller stages on Friday. Saturday, tweeting complaints about the weather and his Bval on Friday when the sun emerged after 18 hours hippies in 1970 who paid one pound and got free milk. Glastonbury was not held in 2012 due to the London payment. “Ya know what .. en route to heathrow realtalk .. of rain to brighten up the mood. The band from Sheffield in True to Glastonbury’s alternative roots, the festival includes Olympics. But not all the performers were so keen on the Lol,” he tweeted. “I don’t have to play there.” — Reuters northern England began by blasting their new single “Do I music of all genres. This year there are 2,000 acts, with sur- rural setting or the 18 hours of rain that temporarily turned Wanna Know?” to about 100,000 high-spirited revelers prising choices including US country star Kenny Rogers, the site into a massive mudpit as is tradition at Glastonbury from the main Pyramid stage at the world’s largest green- octogenarian British TV presenter Bruce Forsyth, and which frequently falls foul of Britain’s fickle summer weath- field music festival in southwest England. “We’re going to chanting monks. er. British rapper Wiley arrived but quickly turned around play all night long Glastonbury. Does that sound good?” yelled frontman Alex Turner to the screaming crowd which has been arriving at the sprawling 900 acre (365-hectare) farm site since Wednesday. The band was the headline act of the day which started at 11 am when Liam Gallagher, who led the 1990s super- group Oasis with his brother Noel, kicked off three days of music with his band Beady Eye at one of the event’s 58 stages. Beady Eye’s appearance was meant to be a surprise but ended up being one of the worst kept secrets of the 2013 festival after Gallagher was spotted arriving earlier in the week. Despite vowing never to play at Glastonbury again after criticizing the event in 2004, Gallagher began an hour-long set with the hit “Flick of the Finger” and pulled out crowd pleasers like “Morning Glory”. “It’s never too early for a bit of rock ‘n roll aggro, is it?” said a black-clad Gallagher wearing a pair of sunglasses despite the overcast skies. Other acts on Friday included Sinead O’Connor, Dizzee Rascal, a red-clad Rita Ora, and up-and-coming Bastille. The year’s main act, the Rolling Stones, will play on Saturday, with frontman Mick Jagger and his designer girlfriend L’Wren Scott tweeting their arrival on Friday, including Jagger posing outside his yurt, a Mongolian-style tent favoured by well-heeled campers known as glampers. British folk rockers Mumford & Sons will play the main Festivalgoers walk around the camping site on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival Nile Rodgers of Chic performs at Glastonbury Music Festival site at Glastonbury, England stage on Sunday. About 135,000 music fans have paid 205 of Contemporary Performing Arts near Glastonbury, southwest England yesterday. — AFP on Friday, June 28, 2013. — AP ‘Glee’ Cast Shakeup: Five original cast members out

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oul music legend Stevie Wonder says he’s toying with whether they read the Koran, the Torah or the Bible, whatev- with Canadian producer David Foster that will see him the idea of including a gospel song in Arabic on an er they read.” Wonder’s mother, Lula Mae Hardaway, the recording both old and new material with a symphony Supcoming album dedicated to his mother. “Gospel daughter of a poor Alabama sharecropper, was credited as a orchestra. “All of these are coming out relatively soon,” the Inspired by Lula” is among several projects that Wonder, 63, co-writer on several of Wonder’s songs including “I Was Made entertainer said, “but I never put a time on things, because has going right now, he told Rolling Stone in an interview to Love Her” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours.” the most important thing is that it’s good.”— AFP posted Tuesday on the pop culture magazine’s website. She died in Los Angeles in May 2006 at the age of 76. “I “We’re going to do some traditional gospel stuff, but I’m promised her I would do it,” said Wonder, who hosted singer thinking about doing a gospel song in Arabic,” he revealed. John Legend’s induction into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of “I’m going to twist it all up in different ways, because I Fame on Saturday. “She always wanted me to do it before she think everyone needs to hear the word of the gospel ... passed away.” Wonder’s other projects include a collaboration