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Total 100 articles, created at 2016-05-29 12:08 1 Ohio Zoo Closes Gorilla Exhibit for Now After Boy Falls In

(1.02/2) The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into a moat. Zoo officials said the boy fell after he climbed through a public... 2016-05-29 12:08 3KB abcnews.go.com 2 5 killed, 3 missing in floods in China At least five people were killed and other three remained missing following a flash flood in south China's Guangdong Province (1.02/2) 2016-05-29 10:34 931Bytes www.mid-day.com 3 Filoil: Red Lions maul Knights San Beda smelled blood and feasted on Letran, 84-70, in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Sunday at San Juan Arena. It (1.00/2) was the first meeting between the two teams since the NCAA Season 2016-05-29 12:08 2KB sports.inquirer.net 4 The Final journey: Real and Atletico fans Madrid

(0.01/2) A Real Madrid fan poses at Piazza Duomo ahead of the UEFA Champions League final which will determine the football kings of Europe through a battle between Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid which took place at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, Italy on Saturday 2016-05-29 10:04 1KB www.mid- day.com 5 Lineman electrocuted in Quirino Province CABARROGUIS, Quirino — A technician of the Quirino Electric Cooperative was electrocuted on Saturday (May 28) after fixing a power line in Maddela town. Lineman Evert Lloyd Agpawa also 2016-05-29 12:08 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 6 PH riders Caluag, Fines fail to qualify for Rio Olympics Daniel Caluag and Sienna Fines failed to get past the qualifying time trials in the UCI BMX World Championships 2016, foiling their bids for the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. Caluag, the reigning Asian 2016-05-29 12:08 2KB sports.inquirer.net 7 Police kill 3 drug suspects in Bohol Philippine police have killed three drug suspects in a shootout, officials said Sunday, the latest such deaths after the election of tough anti-crime firebrand Rodrigo Duterte as President. A spate 2016-05-29 12:08 3KB newsinfo.inquirer.net

8 Fajardo feels no pain in knee, to return to Gilas practice Gilas Pilipinas can breathe that sigh of relief now. June Mar Fajardo said that after an injury scare which prompted him to rest his swollen right knee, he will be good to go when the national team 2016-05-29 12:08 2KB sports.inquirer.net 9 Practice player Almazan overwhelmed to be part of Gilas His stay is just temporary and he won't even make it to the final 12, but for Raymond Almazan, donning the Gilas Pilipinas jersey feels like nothing he ever felt before. "Siyempre 2016-05-29 12:08 3KB sports.inquirer.net 10 Pagasa sees thunderstorm over Metro Manila, nearby provinces The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday that a thunderstorm is affecting parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces. In an 2016-05-29 12:08 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 11 #InquirerSeven Key Takeaways from Sir Richard Branson British billionaire and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson was back in Manila last week after two decades to speak before 800 people, composed of the country’s business elite. Here are seven 2016-05-29 12:08 6KB business.inquirer.net 12 Duterte urged: Attend proclamation for ‘millions of fans’ An election lawyer urged President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday to attend his proclamation on Monday for his “millions of adoring fans” and as a show of respect for 2016-05-29 12:08 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 13 A post for Leni? That never crossed my mind, says Duterte DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Contrary to what his representatives are saying, President-elect Rodrigo Dutere said it never crossed his mind to give Vice President-elect Leni Robredo a position in 2016-05-29 12:08 3KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 14 Saina Nehwal gears up for Indonesia Open with this pic! Saina Nehwal will continue her quest for a maiden title this season to boost her confidence ahead of the Rio Olympics when she begins her campaign at the USD 900,000 Indonesia Open Super Series 2016-05-29 12:08 1KB www.mid-day.com

15 IPL 9: Bowlers deserve credit too for helping RCB, SRH to reach final Despite batsmen-dominant T20 league, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers B’lore bowlers have played crucial roles in getting them to the final 2016-05-29 12:08 5KB www.mid-day.com 16 Bandits hijack rice truck on way to Isabela CITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela — Five gunmen on Friday hijacked a trailer truck carrying P7-million worth of rice along the highway in Nueva Ecija, a belated police report said Sunday. The 2016-05-29 12:08 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 17 I changed Kim Jong-Un's diaper: North Korea supreme leader's aunt The aunt of North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-Un lives anonymously in the United States, where she runs a dry-cleaning business after having defected in 1998 2016-05-29 12:08 3KB www.mid-day.com 18 Woman ejected from overturned car, ran over by friend A Northern California woman was killed after being ejected from her car and struck by a friend who was driving close behind her. 2016-05-29 12:05 1KB www.washingtontimes.com 19 Yakama Nation students find success with prosthetics In a building just outside the main Yakama Nation Tribal School, its MESA prosthetics team has turned a classroom into a workshop. 2016-05-29 12:04 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 20 Haiti Bracing for Trouble as Election Panel Delivers Report Haitians are preparing for trouble as an electoral verification commission is due to deliver the results of its monthlong review of last year's contested presidential and legislative elections. The five-member panel, led by a Haitian businessman who is a former ambassador to the U. S., is... 2016-05-29 12:01 4KB abcnews.go.com 21 Grand Ledge woman adopts feral dog residents rallied to find When Rodeo was on the lam, wandering a 35-mile stretch between Battle Creek and Charlotte, Cindy Larsen knew the kinds of places to look for the dog when sightings came in. 2016-05-29 12:01 3KB www.washingtontimes.com

22 Rural Indiana jail inmates try new drug treatment approach Nate Meeks stood before his fellow inmates like a preacher in front of his flock. 2016-05-29 12:01 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 23 Robbery case: Dec 16 gangrape convicts move HC against sentence Three of the four death row convicts in the December 16 gangrape and murder case have moved the Delhi High Court challenging the 10-year jail term awarded to them by a trial court in a robbery case 2016-05-29 11:48 3KB www.mid-day.com 24 Devadasi' system continues to exist despite ban: Book The banned 'devadasi' system, in which women are dedicated in local temples for the service of the deity and later allegedly forced into sex trade, still exists in many parts of India, according to a new book 2016-05-29 11:48 3KB www.mid-day.com 25 Mumbai: 30-year-old man updates Facebook status before suicide Parksite police, Vikhroli, has discovered that Pradeep Khamkar, 30, who had committed suicide earlier in the week had announced his intention on Facebook 2016-05-29 11:46 1KB www.mid-day.com 26 Tottenham Hotspur to play European games at Wembley Tottenham Hotspur will play their European fixtures at Wembley Stadium next season, the club and the Football Association announced on Saturday. 2016-05-29 11:42 1005Bytes www.mid- day.com 27 Mo Farah wins 10,000m race to step up Rio preparation British track star Mo Farah kept his long-distance winning streak alive by capturing the men’s 10,000 metre race at the 2016 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on Friday. 2016-05-29 11:41 1KB www.mid-day.com 28 Golf: Jordan Spieth sizzles in Dean & Deluca Invitational Texas (US) World No 2 Jordan Spieth fired a four-under-par 66 on Friday to stand second in the clubhouse at the storm-hit US PGA Dean and Deluca Invitational. 2016-05-29 11:39 1KB www.mid-day.com

29 Copa America warm-up: Messi suffers injury scare in Argentina's win over Honduras Lionel Messi was taken to hospital after suffering an injury scare on Friday as Argentina defeated Honduras 1-0 in their only warm up game before next month’s Copa America Centenario in the United States 2016-05-29 11:37 1KB www.mid-day.com 30 Arizona man rescued after being trapped in car for 3 days A man trapped in his crashed vehicle on a central Arizona mountain for three days might never have been rescued if not for a couple taking sightseeing photos, authorities said. 2016-05-29 11:08 2KB www.washingtontimes.com 31 Fiji pulls some peacekeepers from Egypt amid security fears Fiji said Sunday it’s bringing home about 65 of the 300-plus peacekeepers it has stationed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and has closed remote bases there as the security situation deteriorates. 2016-05-29 11:08 2KB www.washingtontimes.com 32 Search for missing teen on Northern California coast ends Authorities called off a search along a Northern California creek for a teenager who was last seen being abducted by an armed acquaintance after investigators found no signs of the girl. 2016-05-29 11:08 2KB www.washingtontimes.com 33 Wahpeton team takes ‘Top Dog’ honors Rescued from the streets … picking up work in law enforcement … finding time to be a beloved member of the family. Yes. Gypsy, a Labrador-mix, has come a long way in the 3 1/2 years she’s lived with Officer Dustin Hill of the Wahpeton Police Department. 2016-05-29 11:08 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 34 Obama's many bombproof limos The 'No Such Thing as The News' panel discuss their favourite facts of the week 2016-05-29 11:05 851Bytes www.bbc.co.uk 35 US Surgeon General, tribal leaders work to combat addiction The crisis of addiction hasn’t spared any demographic or any state, including Oklahoma. 2016-05-29 11:03 3KB www.washingtontimes.com

36 Slain Utah rail worker’s family offers forgiveness to killer Hundreds of family, friends and colleagues remembered a slain Utah rail worker Saturday while also offering forgiveness to his killer. 2016-05-29 11:02 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 37 Arkansas firm makes coins from popular fictional lands Fictional travelers fleeing Bree with wraiths hot on their heels typically can’t buy a much-needed pony with traveler’s checks and no one ever asked someone from Bravos for help by uttering “Valar morghulis” and then flashing an American Express card. 2016-05-29 11:02 4KB www.washingtontimes.com 38 Coast Guard reminds boaters life jackets save lives With a hot Memorial Day weekend predicted, Coast Guard and other officials are reminding boaters to wear life jackets while on the water. 2016-05-29 10:59 1KB www.washingtontimes.com 39 French Open: Paes-Hingis enter into mixed doubles quarterfinals India’s Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis moved a step closer to their first French Open crown together as they breezed into the mixed doubles quarter-finals after dispatching fourth seeds Yaroslav Shvedova and Florin Mergea, here on Saturday. 2016-05-29 10:56 1KB www.mid-day.com 40 Group seeks to bring 100 refugees to Arkansas yearly Arkansas took in about 1 out of every 1 million refugees who sought shelter worldwide last year - 13 of the 14.5 million refugees accounted for by the United Nations. 2016-05-29 10:56 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 41 Squash: Joshna Chinappa stumbles at final hurdle in Hong Kong India’s top squash player Joshna Chinappa fell at the final hurdle after giving a close fight to top seed Joelle King of New Zealand in the PSA HKFC International squash tournament here on Saturday. The New Zealander won 11-9, 9-11, 11-9. 2016-05-29 10:55 1KB www.mid-day.com 42 NFL star, Bixby graduate gives students motivational message To get to Spartan Stadium last week, Chris Harris Jr. drove down a street that since last summer has been named after him, Chris Harris Jr. Road. 2016-05-29 10:55 3KB www.washingtontimes.com

43 In Asia Pacific, a tense game of political brinksmanship American ships and fighter jets maneuvering across the South China Sea and the Sea of Japan represent the “new normal” in U. S.-Pacific relations despite rising tensions with China and Moscow. 2016-05-29 10:55 4KB www.washingtontimes.com 44 Local ties help a Haitian’s dream come true Against all odds, William Hyppolite graduated from medical school in March. 2016-05-29 10:55 4KB www.washingtontimes.com 45 Shipping: Free from China, not across South Dakota Mike DeVries wasn’t sure what to make of the precipitous drop in sales. 2016-05-29 10:54 2KB www.washingtontimes.com 46 Minot reflects upon city’s most devastating flood in 2011 The most devastating flood ever to hit Minot occurred in 2011. River levels never before experienced in the Souris River Valley damaged thousands of homes, striking a severe blow that pushed countless residents into temporary living quarters or forced them to leave the area entirely. 2016-05-29 10:53 4KB www.washingtontimes.com 47 Veterans sites in California, Kentucky, Virginia damaged Memorials to veterans in a Los Angeles neighborhood and a town in Kentucky, as well as a Civil War veterans cemetery in Virginia, were damaged as the nation prepares to mark Memorial Day, officials said. 2016-05-29 10:51 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 48 F1: I knew we'll have a shot in Monaco, says Red Bull's Ricciardo After securing his maiden pole at Monte Carlo, driver Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull have the right package to beat Mercedes in 78-lap Grand Prix today 2016-05-29 10:46 2KB www.mid-day.com 49 French football chief Noel Le Graet calls Eric Cantona's attack on Deschamps 'stupid, pathetic' French football chief Noel Le Graet on Saturday slammed claims by former international Eric Cantona that France coach Didier Deschamps was guilty of racial discrimination in his Euro 2016 selection as “stupid” and “pathetic”. 2016-05-29 10:40 1KB www.mid- day.com

50 New lease of life: Print your customised tablets here Imagine if you could combine the myriad of pills you need to take for your ailment in just one tablet and release the drug in a timely manner or if doctors could easily make tablets on the spot that are tailored to each patient’s needs 2016-05-29 10:34 1KB www.mid- day.com 51 3 charged with duping VP of realty firm Complainant alleges that trio defaulted on the payment of a Pali Hill flat 2016-05-29 10:33 2KB www.mid-day.com 52 WHO rejects calls to move Olympics over Zika fears GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization (WHO) has ruled out any change in timing or the location of the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, shunning a call by doctors and 2016-05-29 10:33 4KB sports.inquirer.net 53 Marcus Rashford's rise does not surprise me: England manager Roy Ho Manager Roy Hodgson hails England contender Marcus Rashford after 18-year-old’s debut show in 2-1 win over Australia in Euro 2016 warm-up game 2016-05-29 10:29 1KB www.mid-day.com 54 Super Serena Williams storms into Last 16 of French Open World No 1 endures a marathon tie-breaker to beat Kristina Mladenovic 6-4, 7-6 (12/10) in the French Open 2016-05-29 10:28 1KB www.mid-day.com 55 Kalina Forensic lab refuses DNA test on corpse claiming it 'stinks' Forensic Science Laboratory in Kalina refuses to conduct DNA test on corpse’s femur, only because it stinks 2016-05-29 10:23 2KB www.mid-day.com 56 Eight athletes test positive after fresh tests Russia's Olympic Committee (ROC) said on Saturday that eight of its athletes in the 2012 London 2016-05-29 10:22 1KB www.mid- day.com

57 Cricket is poorer after Cozier, Wooldrige and Benaud's passing The passing away of Ian Wooldridge, Richie Benaud, Tony Cozier and now Bob Gray has left cricket poorer, writes Ian Chappell 2016-05-29 10:21 4KB www.mid-day.com 58 Netas, don't preach, your water bills are swelling RTI reveals that several state ministers have mounting dues at a time of drought and load shedding 2016-05-29 10:20 2KB www.mid- day.com 59 Mumbai, take onus for deaths on tracks Travelling daily on Mumbai's trains is risky business — most of us break rules and cross tracks, and hang out dangerously on the footboard 2016-05-29 10:19 1KB www.mid-day.com 60 Man divorces wife over costly weight-loss operation Netizens criticise husband on social media, say he had no right to end marriage 2016-05-29 10:19 1KB www.mid-day.com 61 Mumbai Diary: Sunday Dossier The city — sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce 2016-05-29 10:17 5KB www.mid-day.com 62 Dombivli fire: 'Lone' survivor Mangesh Mankar recalls the fateful day Twenty-four-year-old Mangesh Mankar claims to be the only survivor of the ill-fated Dombivli factory where blasts on Thursday killed 12 persons 2016-05-29 10:16 2KB www.mid-day.com 63 Farooq Abdullah apologises for cellphone debacle A day after sparking controversy by answering a phone call during the national anthem, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday apologised for his mistake and said that it was an important call he could not ignore 2016-05-29 10:14 1KB www.mid-day.com 64 Shocking! Man loses his wife as stake in IPL gambling Taking the example set by Yudhishthir in Mahabharata a tad too seriously, a man from Govindnagar put his wife at stake in an IPL betting game and then proceeded to lose her 2016-05-29 10:12 1KB www.mid-day.com

65 Active life on another planet? Researchers believe so About 1,200 lightyears away from Earth, Kepler-62f may be a good prospect for a habitable world 2016-05-29 10:09 2KB www.mid- day.com 66 Crampgate: Tennis star Alize Cornet accused of faking injury Germany’s Tatjana Maria is considering legal action after her controversial defeat to Alize Cornet at Roland Garros, insisting the Frenchwoman broke the rules over treatment for cramping. 2016-05-29 10:08 958Bytes www.mid-day.com 67 Zika virus won't affect Rio Olympics, insists Brazil officials Brazil has no plans to postpone or relocate this year’s Summer Olympic Games, despite an open letter from 150 international experts asking that it do so, officials here said on Saturday. 2016-05-29 10:01 2KB www.mid-day.com 68 Virat Kohli is the world's best batsman: Geoff Lawson Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson has heaped praise on India’s in-form Test captain Virat Kohli, saying the star batsman is ‘arguably the number one batsman in the world’. 2016-05-29 09:56 1KB www.mid-day.com 69 Victorious Real Madrid get heroes welcome in Spanish capital Thousands of Real Madrid fans chanted and waved supporter scarves under a rain of confetti on Sunday in the Spanish capital as the team returned home after an historic 11th European Cup win. 2016-05-29 09:56 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 70 IPL 9: It's Kohli vs Warner as Royal Challengers face Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad clash for the elusive IPL title tonight at M Chinnaswamy Stadium where it all began for them this year when they played their opening game in the Garden City 2016-05-29 09:55 3KB www.mid-day.com 71 EXCHANGE: A forced adoption, a reunion with Mom It was a hot day, almost reaching 100 degrees, when 17-year-old Theresa Benoit Ciaccio walked herself into St. Vincent’s Hospital for Unwed Mothers in the summer of 1945. 2016-05-29 09:48 2KB www.washingtontimes.com 72 Cold War bomb shelter in Lincoln about to go off the air The government-issued biscuits are still sealed in their box, unused after 50 years, next to the carton of toilet tissue and commode chemical. 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 73 Community gardens grow in popularity in Siouxland The pastor puts on a pair of brown leather work boots and goes out to the garden. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the perennial onions are in bloom. The bulbous purple flowers are easy to pick out among the barren, raised... 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 74 EXCHANGE: Researcher to share black cemetery records Billie Turner remembers going with her father to Booker T. Washington Cemetery in rural Centreville every Memorial Day to tidy up graves and pay respect to loved ones. 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 75 North Platte man trains homing pigeons for racing These birds are not homeless. They are not at all like those downtown pigeons that run amok and leave their mark on your car windshield. These pigeons are civilized and well taken care of with loving attention and training. 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 76 Tropical Storm Bonnie soaks S. Carolina over holiday weekend Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Bonnie soaked the coast of South Carolina ruining the start of Memorial Day weekend. 2016-05-29 09:48 2KB www.washingtontimes.com 77 Off-road club blazes trails in Iowa for 20 years The Riverview Recreation Area is a jewel among the state’s all- terrain vehicle parks. 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 78 Denial of military honors at Arlington stings WASPs It’s been a difficult year for fans and former members of the U. S. Army’s Women’s Airforce Service Pilots. 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com

79 The Latest: Suspect arrested in shooting of Georgia deputy The Latest on the shooting of sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop south of Atlanta (all times local): 2016-05-29 09:48 2KB www.washingtontimes.com 80 Business professor loves every minute of 37-year career Not too many people have what William “Bill” Smith has. He is passionate about his job. The University of Southern Mississippi marketing professor will definitely miss coming to work when he retires June 30 after a 37-year career teaching students. 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 81 Bay St. Louis native’s twins make big screen debut Bay St. Louis native Jessica Favre said she has no ambition to be the next Kris Jenner, the popular “momager” and mother to all things Kardashian - Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Rob, as well as daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner. 2016-05-29 09:48 3KB www.washingtontimes.com 82 Veterans see tax break as way to make Minnesota competitive Two days after the Minnesota legislative session ended in chaos, Bob Dettmer sat silently as a small group of military veterans in the State Office Building gave him a round of applause. 2016-05-29 09:48 4KB www.washingtontimes.com 83 Finally allowed 2nd child, older Chinese parents turn to IVF China’s decision to allow all married couples to have two children is driving a surge in demand for fertility treatment among older women, putting heavy pressure on clinics and breaking down past sensitivities, and even shame, about the issue. 2016-05-29 09:47 4KB www.washingtontimes.com 84 6 years after the big spill, little known of Gulf dolphins Kristi Fazioli slowed the Boston Whaler and cut the engine when a fin finally emerged where the Houston Ship Channel passes Bolivar Peninsula. At the bow, Sherah Loe, a graduate student, readied her camera. 2016-05-29 09:47 4KB www.washingtontimes.com

85 Bennett vows to 'go all the way' in showdown with Netanyahu over cabinet, Liberman vote Expectations are that PM and Bennett will try to reach a compromise before a Security Cabinet meeting Sunday afternoon although there is concern that Bennett will skip the meeting. 2016-05-29 09:47 4KB www.jpost.com 86 Moeen Ali scores 155 as England take control over Sri Lanka Moeen Ali capitalised on poor Sri Lanka fielding with an innings of 155 not out as England established a commanding position on the second day of the second Test at the Riverside on Saturday. 2016-05-29 09:45 1KB www.mid-day.com 87 Chabahar deal 'not finished'; Pakistan, China welcome: Iran The trilateral agreement between India, Iran and Afghanistan on the strategic Chabahar port is “not finished” and Pakistan and China are welcome to join it, a media report on Saturday quoted the Iranian envoy as saying 2016-05-29 09:43 1KB www.mid-day.com 88 Zlatan Ibrahimovic not decided on his next club: Agent Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s next club has not been decided despite interest from Manchester United, according to his agent Mino Raiola. 2016-05-29 09:42 1KB www.mid-day.com 89 You & Eye: Weekly humour series that demystifies blindness Read today's comic on visual disability by ace artist Nala Ponnappa, curated by XRCVC. ORG. Want a copy of the comic? Grab today's Sunday mid-day newspaper and head to the relaunched Timepass section! 2016-05-29 09:40 954Bytes www.mid- day.com 90 Khloe Kardashian's family welcomes her divorce with Lamar Odom Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian’s family is reportedly happy that she has filed for divorce from Lamar Odom. 2016-05-29 09:38 1KB www.mid-day.com 91 Narayan Rane set to return to Maharashtra state legislature Former CM Narayan Rane, who lost two successive Assembly polls in the last two years, is set to return to the state legislature, as the Congress party cleared his candidature for the legislative council polls on Saturday 2016-05-29 09:36 1KB www.mid-day.com

92 No-one above the law‚ including the president: Nkoana-Mashabane That’s according to Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane who was talking to Al Jazeera in an interview about the current turmoil in South Africa's politics. 2016-05-29 09:26 983Bytes www.timeslive.co.za 93 German spy chief says ISIS planning attack at Euro 2016 championship in France Tensions remain high in France, still recovering from the November 2015 attacks in Paris, which included three explosions near the Stade de France national sports stadium. 2016-05-29 09:22 2KB www.jpost.com 94 Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Tariq Pandit surrenders in Kashmir In one of the biggest catches in recent months, a top Hizbul Mujahideen militant Tariq Pandit, a close aide of the terror group’s poster boy Burhan Wani, was arrested on Saturday after he surrendered to police in Pulwama 2016-05-29 09:18 2KB www.mid- day.com 95 Diokno: ‘No comment’ on Duterte offer for him to head DBM Former budget chief and University of the Philippines economics professor Benjamin E. Diokno on Sunday declined to comment on President-elect Rodrigo Duterte's announcement that 2016-05-29 09:13 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 96 Yahoo - Introducing Fair Play on Yahoo Sports Daily Fantasy Yahoo Launches Key Changes in Daily Fantasy to Help Level the Playing Field for Fans Including Entry Limits, Labeling of Veteran Players and No... 2016-05-29 11:55 2KB investor.yahoo.net 97 Yahoo - Yahoo Appoints Two New Board Members --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced that its board of directors has increased its size from seven... 2016-05-29 11:55 2KB investor.yahoo.net 98 Donald Trump celebrates with McDonald's, as does a controversial supporter Donald Trump celebrated clinching the Republican nomination Thursday with a rare wine from France's Burgundy worth thousands of dollars. 2016-05-29 11:53 1KB www.chron.com

99 Donald Trump's Cinco de Mayo taco tweet has us asking a lot of questions Donald Trump spent his first full day as the presumptive Republican nominee for president promoting taco bowls. 2016-05-29 11:53 1KB www.chron.com 100 Zika expert: 'Think twice' about Disney World vacation Contact WND (London Daily Mail) A leading British expert has warned pregnant women and couples looking to conceive to ‘think twice’ about travelling to parts of the US – including Florida, home to Walt Disney World – because of the growing threat of the Zika virus. Those considering... 2016-05-29 07:41 1KB www.wnd.com Articles

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1 Ohio Zoo Closes Gorilla Exhibit for Now After Boy Falls In (1.02/2) The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into a moat. Zoo officials said the boy fell after he climbed through a public barrier at the Gorilla World exhibit Saturday afternoon. He was picked up out of the moat and dragged by the gorilla for about 10 minutes. Authorities said the child, who has not been identified, fell 10 to 12 feet. He was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, where he is expected to recover. Hospital officials said they couldn't release any information on him. Zoo Director Thane Maynard said the zoo's dangerous animal response team decided the boy was in "a life-threatening situation" and that they needed to put down the 400-pound-plus male gorilla named Harambe. "They made a tough choice and they made the right choice because they saved that little boy's life," Maynard said. "It could have been very bad. " But he mourned the loss of the gorilla, which came to Cincinnati in 2015 from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas. "We are all devastated that this tragic accident resulted in the death of a critically-endangered gorilla," he said in a news release. "This is a huge loss for the zoo family and the gorilla population worldwide. " Two female gorillas also were in the enclosure when the boy fell in but zoo officials said only the male remained with the child. Maynard said the gorilla didn't appear to be attacking the child, but he said it was "an extremely strong" animal in an agitated situation. He said tranquilizing the gorilla wouldn't have knocked it out immediately, leaving the boy in danger. It was the first time that the team had killed a zoo animal in such an emergency situation, Maynard said. He called it "a very sad day" at the zoo. The area around the gorilla exhibit was closed off Saturday afternoon as zoo visitors reported hearing screaming. Maynard said the zoo believes the exhibit remains safe. The zoo will be open on Sunday but officials said the gorilla exhibit has been closed until further notice. The zoo prides itself for its work in protecting endangered species, and has been part of successful captive breeding efforts in recent years in the effort to save the endangered Sumatran rhino. ——— Follow Dan Sewell at http://www.twitter.com/dansewell For some of his other recent stories: http://bigstory.ap.org/content/dan- sewell

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2 5 killed, 3 missing in floods in China (1.02/2) Beijing: At least five people were killed and other three remained missing following a flash flood in south China's Guangdong Province. The flooding began on Saturday at the Fenghuangxia scenic area in Jiangmen City, where some tourists were enjoying rafting, local emergency office said. Six people were saved by 7:10 pm. Rescue work is still under way. Jiangmen was hit by heavy downpours on Saturday.

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3 Filoil: Red Lions maul Knights (1.00/2) San Beda smelled blood and feasted on Letran, 84-70, in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Sunday at San Juan Arena. It was the first meeting between the two teams since the NCAA Season 91 Finals when the Knights took down the Red Lions in three games. This time, though, it was San Beda that came out on top as the Red Lions improved to 4-1 while the Knights slid to 2-4. Red Lions head coach Jamike Jarin said it was his team’s adjustments in the second half that helped them recover from their shaky start. “We made some adjustments in the second half, probably because of the live coverage everybody got excited, and these are kids and sometimes you go away from the things you should be doing when you’re this excited,” said Jarin. “We were able to settle down and hit our shots.” San Beda finished the game shooting 49 percent from the field after hitting just 40% in the first two quarters while Letran shot 36%. JV Mocon filled up the stat sheet for San Beda finishing with 19 points, including 10 straight in the third, that went with eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and a steal. Donald Tankoua added a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double while William Navarro, who only played eight minutes, had 15 points. Rey Nambatac and Bong Quinto had 13 points apiece to lead Letran while Jom Sollano posted 11 points and 11 rebounds. /rga FEU levels record, beats CSB in Filoil sports.inquirer.net 2016-05-29 12:08 Bong Lozada sports.inquirer.net

4 The Final journey: Real and Atletico fans Madrid (0.01/2) Real thrill: A Real Madrid fan poses at Piazza Duomo ahead of the UEFA Champions League final which will determine the football kings of Europe through a battle between Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid which took place at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, Italy on Saturday. Pics/Getty Images Rival kiss: Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid fans kiss each other Colour me red: An Atletico Madrid fan enjoys the atmosphere at Piazza Duomo in Milan Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico on penalties to win Champions League mid-day.com 2016-05-29 10:04 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

5 Lineman electrocuted in Quirino Province CABARROGUIS, Quirino — A technician of the Quirino Electric Cooperative was electrocuted on Saturday (May 28) after fixing a power line in Maddela town. Lineman Evert Lloyd Agpawa also fell from the top of an electric post after getting a jolt from a live wire at 10:20 p.m. in Barangay Sta. Maria. Agpawa had not strapped on his safety gear when he climbed the electric post to fix a damaged cable that was causing intermittent brownouts in the area, said Chief Insp. Avelino Cuntapay, Quirino police spokesperson, on Sunday. The lineman had completed the repairs when he accidentally touched the live under belt wire. He was declared dead on arrival at the Diduyon District Hospital in Maddela.

2016-05-29 12:08 Villamor Visaya newsinfo.inquirer.net

6 PH riders Caluag, Fines fail to qualify for Rio Olympics Daniel Caluag and Sienna Fines failed to get past the qualifying time trials in the UCI BMX World Championships 2016, foiling their bids for the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. Caluag, the reigning Asian champion, completed the course in 41.237 seconds during the trials of the men’s elite division Saturday to settle at 70 th among 82 competitors from 36 countries in the most prestigious BMX race held in Medellin, Columbia. Only the top 16 riders during the seeding run made it to the finals with French riders Sylvain Andre (36.374) and Joris Daudet (36.839) topping the race together with Niek Kimmann of the Netherlands (36.881). “Hindi tayo nagkulang sa suporta. (We didn’t lack support),” said PhilCycling president and Cavite representative Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “As for the Olympics, I have to check with the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) and the IOC (International Olympic Committee) if Daniel could still make it to Rio,” he added. Tolentino personally shelled out $12,000 (roughly Php564,000) for the participation of Caluag and Fines in the world championships, which offered slots in the Rio Olympics on Aug. 5-21. The Philippine Sports Commission has promised to reimburse the expenses. The 17-year-old Fines finished 18 th out of 24 participants in the women’s division after clocking 55.047 seconds. Dutch rider Merel Smulders (43.589), Bethany Shriever of Great Brittain (43.705) and Ruby Huisman of the Netherlands (45.101) advanced to the finals with five other riders. It dashed the hopes of the United States-based Caluag for a second trip to the Olympics. He raced as the only Asian in the 2012 London Games and bagged the gold medals in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon and the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Burma. /rga

2016-05-29 12:08 June Navarro sports.inquirer.net

7 Police kill 3 drug suspects in Bohol Philippine police have killed three drug suspects in a shootout, officials said Sunday, the latest such deaths after the election of tough anti-crime firebrand Rodrigo Duterte as President. A spate of recent criminal killings by police has spiked fears of an extra- judicial crackdown in the country after incoming leader Duterte vowed to stamp out crime by all means necessary. Police were called to the home of a suspected drug dealer on the tiny island of Banacon in Bohol before dawn Saturday when gunfire broke out between the suspect and police, leaving the accused and three associates injured. The accused drug trafficker Rowen Secretaria and two unidentified men were pronounced dead after being taken to hospital, while the fourth was treated for gunshot wounds, local police officer Roel Lagora told AFP. “The armed men shot at the raiding team several times, prompting the latter to defend themselves and return fire,” Lagora told AFP by telephone, reading an official account of the incident. Police have killed 12 other drug suspects across the country in the past week, while unknown gunmen murdered two other men linked by police to illegal drugs. Duterte has warned security forces will kill tens of thousands of criminals and ignore human rights, part of a campaign pledge to eradicate the scourge of drugs that many voters rated as their top concern. The soon-to-be leader, who is also the sitting mayor of the southern city of Davao, has been accused of backing vigilante death squads that have murdered more than a thousand people in Davao, including more than 100 minors. Civil rights groups have criticized Duterte for his threats, describing his proposed methods as illegal and unconstitutional. Police have denied suggestions they are implementing Duterte’s campaign promises before he takes office on June 30, insisting earlier this month that the first eight suspects were killed in self-defense. Banacon lies about 20 kilometers (12 miles) off the coast of Cebu, the country’s second-largest city after the capital Manila. The newly elected Cebu mayor, Tomas Osmena, told AFP earlier this month he would pay police bounties of P50,000 ($1,060) for each criminal they killed, and 5,000 pesos for wounding them. Osmena could not be reached for comment by AFP on Sunday, but on his Facebook page he described the operation against Secretaria, whom he called “the biggest drug lord” in two Cebu districts. “This is just one of four operations being conducted this weekend. Will report the others tomorrow,” Osmena wrote. RELATED STORIES 4 drug suspects killed in General Santos City shootout 4 drug suspects killed, 4 others nabbed in Bulacan Suspected pusher, 2 others killed in Bohol drug raid

2016-05-29 12:08 Agence France newsinfo.inquirer.net

8 Fajardo feels no pain in knee, to return to Gilas practice Gilas Pilipinas can breathe that sigh of relief now. June Mar Fajardo said that after an injury scare which prompted him to rest his swollen right knee, he will be good to go when the national team returns to practice on Monday. “Okay na ako. Magpa- practice na ako bukas. Wala na akong nararamdaman sa tuhod ko na masakit,” Fajardo said on Sunday. Fajardo excused himself from Gilas Pilipinas practice last Thursday, when he didn’t even finish the session and immediately went to Makati Medical Center for checkup. The San Miguel Beer center has yet to participate in the practice although he has been present at the sidelines, listening to head coach Tab Baldwin to make sure he won’t lag behind. Baldwin said the team will play it safe when it comes to the two-time PBA MVP, limiting him on Monday’s session. “June Mar is going to work out tomorrow, do what Jeff (Chan) is doing right now,” the mentor said, pointing to the minimal drills that the injured Rain or Shine shooter did during the session. “These guys will have to work themselves to shape.” Fajardo is aching to get back on the court even more so with the arrival of naturalized center Andray Blatche. “Siyempre malaking bagay para sa amin si Andray. Mas ok na nandito sya para yung mga plays namin, makabisado nya. Kundisyon naman sya eh. Galing naman siya sa tournament sa China,” he said. And the Cebuano giant is hopeful to pick up a thing or two from Blatche’s repertoire of moves through the course of this buildup. “Excited ako na makasama sya ulit. Marami akong matututunan sa kanya kasi ang galing ng mga moves niya eh,” he said. /rga

2016-05-29 12:08 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net

9 Practice player Almazan overwhelmed to be part of Gilas His stay is just temporary and he won’t even make it to the final 12, but for Raymond Almazan, donning the Gilas Pilipinas jersey feels like nothing he ever felt before. “Siyempre sobrang happy,” he said on Sunday at Meralco Gym. “Wala akong mapaglagyan ng saya ko kahit na alam ko na hindi ako masasama sa final lineup. Masayang masaya ako. Wala akong pinagsisisihan. Nagpunta ako sa practice para makatulong. Kasi once in a lifetime lang ito eh. Di mo naman mababalik yung time na gusto ka nilang kunin.” With Gilas lacking in manpower, Almazan is the latest able body to join the team’s practice sessions, filling the gaps in the frontcourt as center June Mar Fajardo slowly works his way back to full health. And his emotions could not be tamed, as the former Letran big man is overwhelmed with the opportunity to help in the national team’s buildup for the Fiba Olympic qualifying tournament in July. “Sabi ko sa asawa ko, pupunta ako kahit anong mangyari. Tsaka sa mga previous interview ko naman, sabi ko anytime na kailangan ako ng team, hindi talaga ako magdadalawang isip. Sabi ko, pag humindi ka para kang tanga kasi minsan ka lang maaanyayahan sa national team. At least, makatulong lang kahit papaano, masaya na ako doon,” he said. Almazan knows that even though his stint will be short, it will still be nothing but beneficial to his career. “Para sa akin din ito eh, para maka-build ako ng more confidence at skills. Para sa akin din tio so bakit ako tatamarin? Kahit malayo pa yung ensayo namin sa Rain or Shine, walang problema,” he said. Almazan also sees this as one step closer to representing the country in international tournaments, a dream of his ever since childhood. “Bakit ako manghihinayang eh para sa bayan yun eh? Kahit nung elementary player pa lang ako na hindi pa ako masyadong nagagamit, gusto ko talagang sumali sa mga ganyan para ma-represent ko yung school ko, pero hindi ako nabibigyan ng chance. Ngayon, binibigyan ka na ng chance, so kailangang i-grab na,” he said. “Minsan lang ito eh. Di mo na mababalik yung panahon eh. Kahit sabihin nilang practice player ako, at least nakakatulong ako sa team. Malay mo di ba, ma-recognize ka ng ibang tao dahil dito. ‘Yan si Raymond, ganito ganyan. Kahit ganyan yan, nakakatulong sa team.’ Masarap na sa akin yun,” Almazan added. “Siyempre dream ko na makapaglaro sa Gilas, pero darating din yung time na yun. Pinapaubaya ko na lang sa Diyos yun kasi nagtatrabaho naman siguro ako. In God’s perfect time siguro bibigay niya sa akin yun.”

2016-05-29 12:08 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net

10 Pagasa sees thunderstorm over Metro Manila, nearby provinces The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday that a thunderstorm is affecting parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces. In an advisory issued at 1:50 p.m., the state weather bureau said that Caloocan and Quezon cities in Metro Manila, Masinloc, Candelaria, and Palauig towns in Zambales, Rizal, Batangas, Laguna and portions of Bulacan, Tarlac and Quezon are experiencing thunderstorm. The thunderstorm may persist for one to two hours, it said. Residents from Cavite, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and remaining parts of Metro Manila can expect thunderstorms in their areas within the next two hours. Pagasa advised the public to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flash floods. AJH/rga RELATED STORIES Low pressure area spares PH, heads for China Pagasa: Southwest monsoon weakens, but expect rainy weekend

2016-05-29 12:08 newsinfo.inquirer.net

11 #InquirerSeven Key Takeaways from Sir Richard Branson British billionaire and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson was back in Manila last week after two decades to speak before 800 people, composed of the country’s business elite. Here are seven key takeaways: 1. Solve a problem that frustrates you What is that problem that annoys you and keeps you up at night? For Sir Richard Branson, it was last-minute flight cancellations that caused him to start Virgin Airlines. He attributes his foray into the airline business to an inconvenience he experienced flying with another airline. On his way home to the British Virgin Islands after three weeks of being away, Branson’s American Airlines flight from Puerto Rico was cancelled, leaving him stuck in the Caribbean territory for another day. Being away from his wife for three weeks, he couldn’t wait a moment more to get home so the then 28-year-old Branson hired a plane and went around the airport selling $29 tickets to all his fellow passengers who were bumped off. The day after, he called up Boeing to buy the Virgin Group’s first ever plane. 2. If you have an idea that you think will change the world, “screw it, just do it!” Branson goes by the belief that having an idea that you think will change the world is enough reason to go out there and do it. Reminiscing about his early days as an entrepreneur, Branson recalls, “I was at school when the Vietnamese War was going on. I thought it was an unjust war and I wanted to start a magazine so that young people could campaign against the war.” This personal and professional motto has also led him to go head-to-head with the big leagues, like the British Airways and Coca-Cola. When Virgin started in the airline business, it didn’t have a lot of money and had only one second-hand Boeing 747, when their main competitor had 300. Their mission of creating an airline people will love, and the crazy antics that accompanied it, transformed Virgin into a single-plane business to one that could compete with the likes of British Airways. The eccentric businessman’s current radical endeavor is Virgin Galactic , a pioneer in space tourism, which he hopes can make commercial space travel safe and affordable. 3. Don’t be afraid to break the rules and stand out Without a lot of capital, Branson needed to “use himself” and his crazy antics to make sure Virgin got on the front pages of the newspapers. In 1985, he set out on the Virgin Atlantic Challenger I to break the record for the fastest crossing of the North Atlantic. His attempt at the transatlantic record received widespread media coverage despite it sinking only a few miles from the target “with the Virgin brand sticking out of the waters.” Two years after, Branson attempted to break another record to get Virgin on the map — to be the first to cross the Atlantic in a hot air balloon. To leverage on the media buzz they received from all his adventures, Branson reveals that Virgin would take out full page advertisements the next day, saying “Next time, Richard, take the plane.” 4. You learn to walk by falling over For the business magnate with more than 400 businesses under his belt, there is no better way to learn than by trying and failing. For him, entrepreneurs like babies, who learn to walk by falling over. Citing one of his own experiences, Branson explains, “One of my main reasons for leaving school was to run [my] magazine and I had to get enough advertising to pay the magazine and the printing. I learned an enormous amount from it, much more than I would have done in school.” 5. Get out of business if you can’t deliver a quality product If you’re looking for the secret sauce to Virgin Group’s multitude of successful businesses, it’s quality product. Branson cites the reason Virgin has lasted so long, despite British Airways’ efforts to drive it out of business, was because its quality was on a completely different level. “The businesses where we’ve been really successful were businesses where we created a quality product that is unmatche– unmatched by anybody else,” he says. When Coke took on Virgin Cola, on the other hand, the results were different. Branson claims the Virgin brand was outselling both Coke and Pepsi in England, yet they were ultimately outmatched by the beverage giants because “[Virgin Cola] was not that much different than their drink.” He equates the experience to “taking on a bleeding competition with a blood bank,” with Virgin Cola disappearing from shelves worldwide. 6. Put employees first Besides being an entrepreneur, Branson is also a humanitarian, which is evident in his leadership style of putting people first. He asserts, “the best- run companies are run by people who genuinely care for all the people who are working with them.” The Virgin Group abides by this mantra as they go out of their way to put the health, happiness and wellbeing of their employees above all. Giving a few company policies as examples, he states, “When people want to go on holidays, they can, they take as long a holiday as they want. They can work at home if they want. They can work at home on Fridays and Mondays if they want… They don’t have to be treated like children and ask permission all the time.” These forward-thinking, employee-centered initiatives are respected, not exploited, by employees and, as a result, everyone, from the customers down to the shareholders, is happy . 7. Businesses can and should be a force for good Branson, who is part of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, along with several former world leaders, including Kofi Annan, insists that a business can be more than “just a money-making machine.” With their reach, resources and impact, businesses can make people’s lives better and be a force for good by putting people and the planet at par with profit. He encourages all businesses to adopt a problem plaguing the world and to go out and solve that problem. “If we can get every business in the world to do that, most of the problems in the world will be solved,” he says. RELATED STORIES Branson says no to death penalty, urges new admin to think twice Branson shocked as Virgin spaceship crash kills pilot Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship 16 months after deadly crash Caribbean talks conservation on Branson’s island 2016-05-29 12:08 Carmela Nery business.inquirer.net

12 Duterte urged: Attend proclamation for ‘millions of fans’ An election lawyer urged President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday to attend his proclamation on Monday for his “millions of adoring fans” and as a show of respect for Congress. “Duterte should not disappoint these millions of people and adoring fans on this once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Romulo Macalintal. Duterte, the first President to hail from Mindanao, won the presidency by a landslide with 16,601,997 votes. Macalintal noted that Duterte’s proclamation as the 16th President of the country “will never happen again in his life because of the constitutional ban on reelection of any elected President of the Philippines.” The lawyer said that while it was not mandatory for winners to be present at the proclamation, Duterte’s presence would show respect for Congress. “Duterte should heed the calls and advice of his advisers and close friends to be present during said proclamation,” Macalintal said. “His presence will show his reverence and respect to the Congress of the Philippines which is mandated by law to canvass the results and proclaim the winners for President and Vice President,” he added. The 71-year-old President-elect is standing firm on his decision not to attend his proclamation on Monday. “I am not attending any proclamation. I have never attended any proclamation in my life,” Duterte said in a media briefing late Saturday evening. “In all of my political aspirations, nanalo naman ako. Sabi ko nga baka God would want me to taste defeat but it never happened,” he added. He will be represented by his lawyers during the event where he is supposed to be proclaimed alongside Vice President-elect Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo. /rga 2016-05-29 12:08 Aries Joseph newsinfo.inquirer.net

13 A post for Leni? That never crossed my mind, says Duterte DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Contrary to what his representatives are saying, President-elect Rodrigo Dutere said it never crossed his mind to give Vice President-elect Leni Robredo a position in his Cabinet. Duterte said he was still thinking of what posts to give his “loyal” friends who helped him win the presidency. READ: Cayetano: Cabinet post awaits Robredo | Robredo thanks Duterte for Cabinet post offer “That never entered my mind,” the President-elect said when asked what position Robredo would hold. He spoke to the media after meeting some friends in a hotel in this city. “I’m not trying to be smart aleck, but I’m still trying to figure out the selection in my own group and party. I shouldn’t be looking beyond my borders,” he explained. Pressed further for an answer, an irked Duterte quipped: “No, I don’t even know her!” “Why should I talk to her? I said I’ve not considered anything for her. I am more worried about where I would place the friends na nagkautang ako ng loob,” he said. He contradicted a statement by his losing running mate Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who said Duterte was considering a post tailored for Robredo. The Vice President-elect has said she wanted to pursue the antipoverty programs of the government. Explaining the earlier statements of his allies, Duterte said his spokespersons never meant that a job was already waiting for Robredo. What was available was an “opening of an opportunity.” “If it’s just an opening of an opportunity, it would come later. It doesn’t mean to say the door is open and there’s already the job waiting. Maybe we can talk of just having a good rapport in the meantime. Because we don’t even know each other yet,” he said. Duterte denied that he was only favoring his friends and fraternity brothers, saying that would be “stupid.” He said that he had appointees who were not his childhood friends. He blamed his limited social circle to his lack of interest in socializing when he was still a student and even when he entered politics three decades ago. Duterte studied in Davao until he graduated from high school. He spent his college days in Manila, where he earned his degree in political science at the Lyceum of the Philippines University. He later studied law in Manila at San Beda College. “Ako kasi probinsyano. The only time I went to Manila ay noong nag-aral ako. So ang aking sphere of influence, sa dorm, sa school at mga brod ko na close sa akin. Even when I was a congressman, I wasn’t socializing actually,” he said. “Ang kilala ko lang mga ka-brod ko at kababata ko na mahusay and then I said, I could not have selected from a larger portion of the population for the simple reason that ang horizon ko or dimension ko sa aking pagkatao limitado ako, school dorm, friends mga kabrod, yun lang, lahat taga-Davao na,” he added. Duterte however said that when appointing someone to a sensitive position, he first makes sure that he could trust the person and that he knows enough of his or her capacity and character. /rga

2016-05-29 12:08 Julliane Love newsinfo.inquirer.net

14 Saina Nehwal gears up for Indonesia Open with this pic! Jakarta: India's star shuttler Saina Nehwal looks to continue her pursuit for a maiden title this season in order to put her in a commanding position ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Saina will begin her campaign at the 2016 Indonesia Open Super Series Premier starting with the qualifiers here tomorrow. The female badminton player posted a picture onto photo sharing website Instagram en route to Jakarta. Earlier, Saina Nehwal missed out on a few badminton tourneys due to a painful ankle injury.

2016-05-29 12:08 By mid www.mid-day.com

15 IPL 9: Bowlers deserve credit too for helping RCB, SRH to reach final Bangalore: Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who’s also been the bowling coach of the Indian team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the past, has always maintained that bowlers are not there just to make up the numbers in T20 cricket. “With the batsmen having no choice but to come at you, it’s a great opportunity to pick up wickets,” has been Prasad’s mantra. Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar (left) is the Purple Cap holder with 23 wickets in 16 games while RCB spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has bagged 20 wickets in 12 matches. PICS/Afp We are seeing proof of that even with the much maligned attack that RCB possess. Taken to the cleaners by most teams in the early part of the tournament, the RCB bowlers have been quietly making inroads. They started by defending the big totals put together by their batsmen, then restricted a strong Kolkata line-up, the same outfit who had smashed them at home in Bangalore, when it really mattered. Later in a virtual quarter-final they kept the young batting might of Delhi to a small score on a Raipur pitch that wasn’t by any means bad for batting, and finally pushed the Suresh Raina-led Gujarat Lions batting down to less than 160 in Qualifier 1. All said and done and despite the 20 wickets each that leggie Yuzvendra Chahal and all-rounder Shane Watson have bagged, the RCB attack that now regularly includes S Aravind, Chris Jordan and the opening over specialist Stuart Binny, pales in comparison to what Sunrisers Hyderabad possess. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s claim to fame began in Bangalore some years back when he made his India debut in a T20 international against Pakistan. His swinging ways have been curtailed since then but he has added a crucial yard or two of pace. Besides he has gained experience and thus become a better bowler with clever variations. He had for company, that wily old fox Ashish Nehra, but now has a less craftier but very enthusiastic Barinder Sarin to bowl alongside. Then, there is Mustafiqur Rahman, any captain’s delight. How David Warner will be hoping that the niggle which forced Rahman out in their last game, is gone. Trent Boult is not a bad replacement but Rahman, who has 16 wickets at a fantastic economy of 6.73 is in a different league. With Purple Cap holder Kumar picking up 23, going at 7.50 an over, this despite bowling in the Powerplay and the death, you know that bowling does play its part in this format too. Let’s wait and see which set of bowlers has the last laugh. 7.50 SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s economy rate in the ongoing IPL edition Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Key battles Kohli vs Warner They both like getting under the skins of their opponents and have also been involved in several bust-ups in the past. The IPL final is another big stage for the two temperamental cricketers to go one-up against each other. Taking the extra responsibility of leading their sides will bring out the best in Virat Kohli and David Warner. The fans will be in for a treat today, considering Kohli and Warner’s blistering form in the tournament. Bhuvi vs Watson The battle for the Purple Cap (highest wicket-taker of the tournament) is sure to go down to the wire. While Sunrisers Hyderabad’s medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has reinvented himself to claim 23 wickets, Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Shane Watson is three wickets away from the India pacer. Watson’s teammate and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (20) is also closing-in on Bhuvneshwar. Yuvraj vs Gayle In the battle of the left-handers, RCB’s Chris Gayle and SRH’s Yuvraj Singh are the most flamboyant performers. Coming into the tournament after an injury lay-off, Yuvraj hasn’t looked quite convincing in the nine innings that he has played so far. He has, however, hit form at the right time with his fluent 44 vs KKR in the Eliminator. Gayle, meanwhile, has regained his place in the playing XI with some strong performances after being dropped initially. ABD vs Mustafizur If there is a bowler who has troubled AB de Villiers in IPL-9, it has to be Mustafizur Rahman. The SRH pacer has been difficult to pick for RCB batsman. In their opening match, Mustafizur conceded just two runs off five balls and also claimed the South African’s wicket. In their return clash, the Bangladeshi conceded just five runs off seven balls he bowled to De Villiers in his 32-ball 47. However, Mustafizur’s fitness remains the biggest concern.

2016-05-29 12:08 By Satish www.mid-day.com

16 Bandits hijack rice truck on way to Isabela CITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela — Five gunmen on Friday hijacked a trailer truck carrying P7-million worth of rice along the highway in Nueva Ecija, a belated police report said Sunday. The shipment of 750 cavans owned by Reynaldo Montemayor of San Fermin village here was being delivered from Metro Manila when the gunmen intercepted the truck in the town of Carranglan. The truck driver and two of his helpers told police that the robbers took their mobile phones after commandeering their vehicle. They were later released in Calumpit, Bulacan, police said. The Cauayan police have coordinated with the Carranglan police to locate the truck. /rga

2016-05-29 12:08 Villamor Visaya newsinfo.inquirer.net

17 17 I changed Kim Jong-Un's diaper: North Korea supreme leader's aunt Washington: The aunt of North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-Un lives anonymously in the United States, where she runs a dry- cleaning business after having defected in 1998. The aunt, who refused to reveal her name, said Kim was born in 1984, which means he was just 27 when he took over from his father Kim Jong-Il in 2011. Pic/AFP Ko Yong-Suk — who lives with her husband Ri Gang and their three children under assumed names — was the sister of Ko Yong-Hui, one of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il’s wives and mother of Kim Jong-Un. Close to North Korea’s communist regime, the couple was sent to Switzerland to look after members of the ruling family studying there, including the reclusive state’s current leader. “He wasn’t a troublemaker but he was short-tempered and had a lack of tolerance,” Ko said of Kim in an interview with the Washington Post in New York City. “When his mother tried to tell him off for playing and not studying enough, he wouldn’t talk back, but he would protest in other ways, like going on a hunger strike.” Ko said Kim was born in 1984 not in 1982 or 1983 as previously believed — meaning he was just 27 when he took over from his father Kim Jong-Il in 2011. Ko’s own son was born the same year and the two boys would play together. “He and my son were playmates from birth,” she told the Post. “I changed both of their diapers.” Kim’s main interest was basketball, Ko said. “He started playing basketball, and he became obsessed with it,” she said, adding that he even slept with a basketball. Kim is reported to have been a Michael Jordan fan. As leader, he has hosted former basketball star Dennis Rodman several times in Pyongyang. Kim knew from 1992 that he would become North Korea’s leader, Ko said. The signal came on his eighth birthday when he received a general’s uniform and the country’s military top brass began bowing to him. It remains unclear why Ko defected to the US, where she arrived with her husband after showing up at the US Embassy in the Swiss capital Bern. However, Ko’s sister had terminal breast cancer and the couple believed they might lose their privileged status after the children they were charged with looking after in Switzerland grew up. Analysts suggested that they may have also been concerned about their position if Ko’s sister — their link to the regime — died. The family was eventually resettled in the US. They bought a house with financial help from the CIA. “My friends here tell me I’m so lucky, that I have everything,” she said. Ko’s three children went to college and found jobs in the US.

2016-05-29 12:08 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

18 Woman ejected from overturned car, ran over by friend PENNGROVE, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California woman was killed after being ejected from her car and struck by a friend who was driving close behind her. The California Highway Patrol said the 27-year-old woman from Petaluma was speeding down a street in the town of Penngrove without wearing a seat belt when she lost control of her Toyota Rav 4 early Saturday. She was ejected from her car when it overturned. Authorities said a friend who had been drinking with her at bars and restaurants in Petaluma, and was following her to her home, ran over her. Officers arrested 28-year-old Kyle Turek and booked him for investigation of manslaughter, DUI and driving on a suspended license. It’s not immediately clear whether the woman was killed from being ejected onto the roadway or from being struck by her friend’s Honda Fit.

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19 Yakama Nation students find success with prosthetics YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - In a building just outside the main Yakama Nation Tribal School, its MESA prosthetics team has turned a classroom into a workshop. A 3-D printer hides behind a poster board. A clay oven is covered just outside the room. And there are tools everywhere. Here, one can tell students have been at work on something - in this case, prosthetic arms. The school’s STEM teacher and team supervisor, Bill Razey, takes pride in what they’ve accomplished, calling the four students a “dream team” determined to make something of note, the Yakima Herald- Republic reported (http://bit.ly/1UdrxcS). “I think all kids want to get their hands on projects, don’t you?” he said. “They just don’t want to be sitting down and reading.” Team members Temina Holt, Isiah Strom, Noah Pastrana and Justin Strom, all sophomores, put their hands-on learning to good use by developing from scratch four prosthetic arms along with mastering lessons in science, technology, engineering and math. The general simplicity of the products could make them affordable options to those needing prosthetics, the team says. All their hard work - which started earlier this year and included working until midnight some nights - paid off, as the project met critical acclaim. The team took first place at the regional MESA prosthetics challenge in Heritage University. Team members also recently placed fourth overall in the state competitions, held at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters. The Yakama Nation Tribal School team came from the smallest school, Isiah Strom noted, as well as being the only Native American group in the competition. The centerpiece among their four prosthetics - nicknamed “R2-D2” after the Star Wars character - has a rotating claw made of hardwood; the other three do not. The length of the arm is made out of a mailing tube, with holes cut into it to reduce weight. An Arduino microcontroller, along with a simple air hydraulics system, program and power the arm to open and close. The hydraulics system is mostly air tubes and two-liter pop bottles, with a bicycle pump providing air. Buttons turn the arm on and off; the buttons are located both on the arm and on a flip-flop that could be operated with a foot. The arm can function without the microcontroller, though. Holt said she realized the project could be a low-cost option for the poor, whether locally or beyond. “Prosthetics are needed at this time in the Third World,” Holt said. “Some of the expenses can be eliminated.” According to Razey and the four students, the total cost of the items was under $80. Most of the materials were on the low end, such as the pop bottles, tubes and flip flops. “We can take out the Arduino (microcontroller) and the electrical part and we could possibly build it,” Isiah Strom said. Story Continues →

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20 Haiti Bracing for Trouble as Election Panel Delivers Report Haitians are preparing for trouble as an electoral verification commission is due to deliver the results of its monthlong review of last year's contested presidential and legislative elections. The five-member panel, led by a Haitian businessman who is a former ambassador to the U. S., is scheduled to deliver its recommendations Sunday to the country's revamped Provisional Electoral Council. It's also due to provide its report to Haiti's interim president during a ceremony that could be held Monday. It was not immediately clear when the commission's report will be made public. The panel's mostly mum spokesman, Gideon Jean, said there would be no press conference this weekend and then declined to respond to further questions. National Palace officials said Saturday they didn't know when the report would be released. In recent days, several foreign embassies have warned their citizens in Haiti that the release of the panel's recommendations and a scheduled Tuesday announcement of a new election date could lead to civil unrest in coming days. "U. S. citizens are reminded that unrest and protests throughout Haiti could occur," said a May 25 security message by the U. S. Embassy. For residents of Haiti's capital, life goes on. Tire-burning roadblocks and other signs of political turbulence are depressingly familiar in Haiti. The possibility of paralyzing protests in comings days is a big concern to Adler Augustin, a 29-year-old who has a small business inflating car tires at the side of a busy road in Port-au-Prince. "All my work is in the streets so I'm worried I won't be able to do any business," he said. Commission president Pierre Francois Benoit has said a random sample of 25 percent of the roughly 13,000 minutes from polling stations would be audited. In recent days, a team of police officers could be seen at a tabulation center examining thumbprints on ballot sheets. It's far from clear whether the verification panel's findings will provide clarity to last year's elections or if its recommendations will be accepted by Haiti's political class. Robert Fatton, a Haitian-born politics professor at the University of Virginia and the author of "The Roots of Haitian Despotism," said doubts and suspicions about the commission are an indication that Haiti's electoral impasse might actually deepen further. "I think we are in for a bumpy ride," Fatton said in an email to The Associated Press. Interim President Jocelerme Privert, who became a caretaker president in February after a presidential runoff was scrapped for a third time, has been trying to show he can guarantee stability. But in truth, he has very limited power and the election impasse has deepened divisions in the polarized country. He has said Haiti cannot restart balloting without first restoring confidence in the electoral machinery. International monitors who observed Haiti's October presidential first round said results putting government-backed candidate Jovenel Moise in the leading position for a two-candidate runoff appeared to be a genuine reflection of voters' will. But the tally was rejected by virtually all the other candidates, most notably the No. 2 finisher, Jude Celestin. He called results showing Moise with nearly 33 percent of the Oct. 25 vote a "massive fraud" and many civil society groups expressed concern about the legitimacy of the vote. ——— David McFadden on Twitter: www.twitter.com/dmcfadd

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21 21 Grand Ledge woman adopts feral dog residents rallied to find GRAND LEDGE, Mich. (AP) - When Rodeo was on the lam, wandering a 35-mile stretch between Battle Creek and Charlotte, Cindy Larsen knew the kinds of places to look for the dog when sightings came in. She’d jump in her big red truck and drive out to the area in question, looking for comfortable porches, cozy barns, protected places where she knew the stocky, 78-pound Labrador liked to curl up and sleep. Even then Larsen wanted to give him a home, the Lansing State Journal (http://on.lsj.com/1XnDVt3 ) reported. It broke her heart, she said, that he didn’t have one. Now the stray dog from Detroit who residents in two counties spent three months searching for has one - Larsen’s Grand Ledge home. On May 18, they were both sitting in her living room, Rodeo on a soft dog bed and his new owner right next to him, scratching him in “his favorite spot,” right underneath his ear. He leaned in and closed his eyes. Two months ago Rodeo wouldn’t let anyone get within six feet of him. Last November Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue, a nonprofit, removed him from an abandoned, burned-out house in Detroit’s Delray neighborhood. He was found there with two female dogs and a litter of 11 puppies. Rodeo, known then as “Papa Bear,” was taken in at a Kalamazoo shelter and later placed in a foster home. In early January he jumped a fence and took off on his own. People caught glimpses of him in Marshall, Sunfield, Battle Creek, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids. Larsen, who runs a lost pets Facebook group, started paying attention and, eventually led the effort to find him. She started a Facebook page entitled “Rounding Up Rodeo,” where she invited tips and help. Larsen caught him March 28 just off M-79 on the outskirts of Charlotte. He went to stay at The Devoted Barn, a 53-acre nonprofit animal rescue in Newport. The agency takes in only feral dogs and dogs subjected to extreme abuse. Founder Melissa Borden said at first Rodeo behaved like any feral dog would around people. “When a feral dog comes to us they always shut down,” she said. “They’re frightened.” Rodeo was no exception. He chose to spend the first several days inside his crate. Borden and volunteers work to build positive relationships with dogs who have had very few, if any, positive interactions with people in the past, she said. They hand feed them high-quality canned dog food and encourage them to interact with other dogs there. Once Rodeo chose to venture out among the other dogs Borden said it was clear he could live a happy domestic life. “He’s just a big, lovable old dog,” she said. He is believed to be between five and seven years old. And he had the support and love of Larsen, who made the trip to Newport at least once a week to spend time with Rodeo, Borden said. Sometimes Larsen was there for as long as three hours, feeding, petting and reading to him. Her plans were simple. She wanted to adopt him. Story Continues →

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22 Rural Indiana jail inmates try new drug treatment approach KNOX, Ind. (AP) - Nate Meeks stood before his fellow inmates like a preacher in front of his flock. An open book in one hand, gesticulating with the other, the 42-year-old talked about his breakthrough in his recovery from heroin and cocaine addiction. “For me, it was humility,” he said, his peers seated at cafeteria tables secured to the concrete floor, two-way mirrors reflecting back at them. “I was able to stand up in front of 94 guys at Westville prison and say, ‘I need your help.’ “ Meeks, of LaPorte, was surrounded at the Starke County Jail by about two dozen men, also in orange jumpsuits and serving years behind bars, walking the same path he was: the long road back from drug addiction. In a short time, he said, they’d become like family. The inmates are part of an experiment in Indiana: to find out if substance- addicted offenders sentenced to state prison have a better chance at recovery in county jails. Compared to prisons, the jails tend to be smaller, have less drug and gang activity and are closer to inmates’ families. The pilot project signifies the growing acknowledgement that drug abuse is a public health issue and that treating addicts is more effective than simply locking them up for lengthy stretches. The initiative also fits with the state’s mission of reducing its prison population by housing low-level inmates in county jails. “There was a time when I would give the repeat drug offender the maximum prison sentence and say, ‘If you come back, I’ll do it again. And if you come back, I’ll do it again,’ ” said Starke County Judge Kim Hall, who helped bring the program to Knox. “They always came back.” Eligible for reduced sentences, graduates of the therapeutic community treatment program have a recidivism rate roughly half that of the general prison population, state officials say. The peer-driven rehabilitation teaches emotional regulation, parenting and job training, among other skills. Each of the inmates has a specific role in the organization, from cleaning to mentoring. “It is its own community,” said Megan Fisher, an addiction counselor with the Indiana Department of Correction. “The thrust is you can’t do it alone. It’s important to have a recovery community around you.” She believes the treatment can work even better in the more intimate setting. “When you’ve got 600 guys in a program, it’s easy to find a corner to hide in and just kind of skate through,” Fisher said. “When you have this small of a group, they’re pretty much forced to get real or get out.” The program in Knox includes substance-addicted prison inmates sentenced in Starke and the seven counties that border it: Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Pulaski, Fulton, Marshall and St. Joseph. According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Starke, Porter, LaPorte and Pulaski counties each have drug overdose mortality rates higher than the state average. Tim Lisak, a 27-year-old from LaPorte serving a six-year sentence for burglary, is in therapeutic community for the second time. The former heroin user believes he has greater odds of success in the county jail. When he did it at Westville state prison, he said, drugs made their way into the unit where the program took place; that hasn’t happened in Starke County. He said the group at the jail is also more tightknit. “Everyone here’s got the same goal,” he said. “They want to live.” Lisak has a lot at stake. He has two kids, including one born Feb. 20, while he was behind bars. Story Continues →

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23 23 Robbery case: Dec 16 gangrape convicts move HC against sentence New Delhi: Three of the four death row convicts in the December 16 gangrape and murder case have moved the Delhi High Court challenging the 10-year jail term awarded to them by a trial court in a robbery case. Akshay Kumar Singh, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma, who were convicted for dacoity and dishonestly receiving stolen property, have alleged that the trial court's order was "bad in law" and "against the principle of natural justice". Besides the trio, the trial court on September 2 last year had also awarded 10 year imprisonment to convict Mukesh, saying they "do not deserve any leniency". It had also imposed a fine of Rs 1.01 lakh each on the four convicts, who are currently lodged in Tihar jail. The convicts in their appeal, filed through advocate A P Singh, have sought setting aside of the trial court's decision saying the judgement did not pay "heed towards facts produced by the accused persons during the trial of the case". The plea stated that the prosecution has failed to prove its case and had not placed any material evidence, which could point to their guilt. "Trial court had passed order (conviction and sentence) without applying its judicial mind and without taking into consideration the facts and documents placed by the convicts on record and has wrongly relied upon the version of the complainant," the convicts have said in their appeal. They have sought bail during pendency of their appeals. Six persons, including a juvenile, had beaten up and had robbed carpenter Ram Adhar before raping and brutally assaulting a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus in south Delhi on the night of December 16, 2012. Thirteen days after the assault, she was transferred to a hospital in Singapore for emergency treatment, but succumbed to her injuries. As per the charge sheet in the robbery case, the police had alleged that bus driver Ram Singh, his brother Mukesh, Vinay, Pawan and Akshay, along with the juvenile, had snatched the 35-year-old carpenter's mobile phone and Rs 1,500 after luring him into the bus. Mukesh, Vinay, Pawan and Akshay were awarded death penalty on September 10, 2013 by a trial court here in the gangrape and murder case which was later confirmed by Delhi High Court on March 13, 2014. Their appeals are pending before the Supreme Court. Out of the six, accused Ram Singh had allegedly committed suicide in Tihar Jail on March 11, 2013 and proceedings against him were abated. On August 31, 2013 the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Board sentenced the minor accused to a three-year stay in a special home for gangrape and murder of the girl. The juvenile, now 20-year-old, was recently released from the reformation home.

2016-05-29 11:48 By PTI www.mid-day.com

24 Devadasi' system continues to exist despite ban: Book Thiruvananthapuram: The banned 'devadasi' system, in which women are dedicated in local temples for the service of the deity and later allegedly forced into sex trade, still exists in many parts of India, according to a new book. "Visudha Papangalude India" (India:The Land of Holy Sins), a Malayalam book which will hit the bookstores soon, says many of the 'devadasis' are forced into flesh trade to earn their daily bread as they are denied a normal family life. Journalist-turned-writer Arun Ezhuthachan unveils in the book, the plight and painful struggle of marginalised women, including 'devadasis', who are subjected to various kinds of exploitation in the name of rituals and religious practices. "We talk about various kinds of exploitation and harassment against women. But the problems of marginalised groups like devadasis are different," Arun said. "It is really shocking to know that women are exploited in the name of centuries-old rituals and religious customs even now, in this 21st century. The painful saga of widows of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, who are destined to live as Lord Krishna's beloved Radha, is also not different," he said. The book, published by DC books, also throws light into the life and problems faced by sex workers in redlight areas in the country, including Kamathipura and Sonagachi. The interview with some of the widows of Vrindavan, who reach the temple town after being ostracised by their families and society, gives a grim picture about the life of marginalised women in the modern India. "As per law books, the devadasi system is not in practice anywhere in the country and it was banned by law in all states in different periods. But I met a number of young women who had been dedicated to deities in recent times in rural villages of states like Karnataka," Arun, a reporter with Malayala Manorama daily, said. As they were not allowed to marry anybody or led a normal family life, many of them were forced to turn to flesh trade either in their own villages or in red light areas in cities, he said. According to the book, as per official figures, as many as 46,000 former devadasis have been identified in Karnataka alone, adding, they are getting a meagre pension of Rs 500 per month. The book claims that a section of forward class communities wanted the continuation of the devadasi system. According to the book, there are some groups who help the victims with an eye on religious conversion. "The book is an outcome of seven years of my research and frequent travels which I undertook in seven states of the country. It is expected to help readers get the realistic picture of marginalised women and their sufferings," the writer said.

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25 Mumbai: 30-year-old man updates Facebook status before suicide Parksite police, Vikhroli, has discovered that Pradeep Khamkar, 30, who had committed suicide earlier in the week had announced his intention on Facebook. Representational Pic/ Thinkstock Khamkar, allegedly jumped from the terrace of R City Mall on the night of May 25. Employed with Jupiter Services, he was repairing the cellphone towers on the mall. Cops say that Khamkhar posted a message on Facebook which read ‘Iam finished my life, Iam disturb. Sorry’. The post, uploaded on the wall at 9.46 PM, has been taken down by the police for investigation, police confirmed.

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26 Tottenham Hotspur to play European games at Wembley London: Tottenham Hotspur will play their European fixtures at Wembley Stadium next season, the club and the Football Association announced on Saturday. The 2016-17 season will be the last Spurs spend at their White Hart Lane home in London, with work on a new stadium close to their existing ground having already started. That means Tottenham will need a venue with increase capacity for their European fixtures.

2016-05-29 11:42 By AFP www.mid-day.com

27 Mo Farah wins 10,000m race to step up Rio preparation Eugene (US): British track star Mo Farah kept his long- distance winning streak alive by capturing the men’s 10,000 metre race at the 2016 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on Friday. British track runner Mo Farah The 33-year-old held off Kenya’s William Sitonik to finish strong on the last lap to win with a world-leading time of 26 minutes, 53.71 seconds. It was his first race on an outdoor track since competing at the Beijing World Championships nine months ago. “It is my first track race so it is good to get it out of the way,” said Farah. “I have some great memories on this track.” The IAAF Diamond League series hit US soil for the first time this season on a cool night at Hayward Field as a host of international stars are stepping up preparations for this summer’s Rio Olympics. Farah is considered the world’s leading long-distance runner and has not lost a 10,000 metre race since his silver medal at the 2011 World Championships. Farah said his preparations for Rio are progressing smoothly. “It is going well. I am in a good place. I feel healthy that is the important.” Farah ran in second place for the majority of the race. He took the lead with two laps to go but Sitonik passed him on the last lap setting the stage for what looked like a one-two sprint to the finish.

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28 Golf: Jordan Spieth sizzles in Dean & Deluca Invitational Texas (US) World No 2 Jordan Spieth fired a four- under-par 66 on Friday to stand second in the clubhouse at the storm-hit US PGA Dean and Deluca Invitational. Jordan Spieth The reigning US Open champion, waited out bad weather that delayed the start of the second round at Colonial for 5 1/2 hours. “Really made the most of the round,” said Spieth, a back-nine starter who birdied four of the first five holes after making the turn. “All in all, it was a fantastic (second) nine that we played.” American Webb Simpson fired a 67 to cling to the clubhouse lead at 8-under 132 with Spieth one shot adrift. “It’s only halfway done,” Simpson said. “I’ve got a lot of work to do.” Darkness halted play with 61 of 121 players still on the course and needing to finish their second rounds. American Bryce Molder birdied five of the first eight holes but a double- bogey at the 12th hole left him on nine-under, only one ahead of Simpson with four holes to finish.

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29 Copa America warm-up: Messi suffers injury scare in Argentina's win over Honduras San Juan (Argentina): Lionel Messi was taken to hospital after suffering an injury scare on Friday as Argentina defeated Honduras 1-0 in their only warm up game before next month’s Copa America Centenario in the United States. Messi The result was overshadowed by an incident involving Messi in the second half that forced the Barcelona superstar to leave the field clutching his lower back in pain. “Messi suffered trauma to his lower back and ribcage on the left side. He is being examined for a more thorough diagnosis,” the Argentina Football Association said in a statement. Argentina coach Gerardo Martino said, “It’s too early for me to say anything more at this stage.”

2016-05-29 11:37 By AFP www.mid-day.com

30 Arizona man rescued after being trapped in car for 3 days JEROME, Ariz. (AP) - A man trapped in his crashed vehicle on a central Arizona mountain for three days might never have been rescued if not for a couple taking sightseeing photos, authorities said. Jerome Police Chief Allen Muma says the 50-year-old man’s purple SUV was spotted Friday afternoon by a couple who had pulled over on a road on Mingus Mountain, about 10 miles south of Jerome. “The big thing I want to get across is how lucky this gentleman was,” Muma said Saturday. “These people happened to stop and take a picture. Had they not, he’d be dead. There’s no doubt in my mind.” The couple was on Allen Springs Road, which Muma described as an unimproved, dirt Forest Service road and the surrounding terrain has brush between 6 and 10 feet tall. As they started to snap photos, the woman noticed pieces of the vehicle through the mesquite trees and bushes. They went closer and saw a man inside. The pair immediately called 911. It took multiple fire and police agencies more than an hour to get to the man and extricate him using a Jaws of Life apparatus, according to Muma. The roof of the Toyota FJ Cruiser had caved in. The man, who lives in Cornville, was conscious enough to give paramedics information. That is when emergency responders deduced his car had rolled down the mountain three days earlier. The couple who found the man happened to have a chainsaw, which rescuers used to help clear the terrain from the car for a waiting helicopter. He was airlifted in critical condition to Verde Valley Medical Center and then later transported to a hospital in Flagstaff. The man was listed in stable condition Saturday, according to Yavapai County Sheriff’s spokesman Dwight D’Evelyn. The sheriff’s office is investigating how the vehicle ended up crashing. Muma did not know if the man had any water or food nearby. A deputy found his cellphone outside of the car. The man, whose identity has not been released, has no family so nobody reported him missing. “If you’re going to travel off-road somewhere or even a well-traveled road … let somebody know,” Muma said.

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31 Fiji pulls some peacekeepers from Egypt amid security fears WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Fiji said Sunday it’s bringing home about 65 of the 300-plus peacekeepers it has stationed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and has closed remote bases there as the security situation deteriorates. Commander Humphery Tawake, who heads the South Pacific nation’s foreign peacekeeping force, said Fiji was asked to scale down its presence by the leaders of the international peacekeeping operation in Egypt. Tawake said the U. S. and Colombia were also planning to reduce troop numbers as peacekeepers in the northern Sinai found themselves increasingly caught in the middle of fighting between Egypt’s armed forces and militants affiliated with the Islamic State group. “It’s not only affecting us, it’s affecting the whole mission,” Tawake said. “The threat and the danger that has pre-existed since 2013 has spilled over. Some of our locations were hit by indirect fire and mortars last week.” He said that five of Fiji’s remote outposts in the Sinai have been closed recently, leaving just two or three operating. He said only about 10 to 15 troops operate the small outposts, making them more vulnerable to attack than larger bases. Tawake said the decisions about troop numbers were coming from the headquarters of the Multinational Force and Observers group, and exact numbers for Fiji’s drawdown had yet to be finalized. He said Fiji had stationed peacekeepers in Egypt since 1982, with the latest group of a little over 300 beginning a planned one-year rotation in February. The Multinational Force and Observers group has continually monitored compliance with the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Twelve nations currently contribute a total of about 1,700 troops to the force, with Fiji authorized to contribute up to 338 troops. The U. S. is authorized to contribute up to 707 troops. The Associated Press reported last year that the Obama administration was quietly reviewing the future of America’s role in the Sinai, with options ranging from beefing up protection for U. S. troops to pulling them out altogether. In 2014, 45 Fijian peacekeepers were held captive in Syria for two weeks by the al-Qaida linked Nusra Front before being released unharmed.

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32 Search for missing teen on Northern California coast ends SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Authorities called off a search along a Northern California creek for a teenager who was last seen being abducted by an armed acquaintance after investigators found no signs of the girl. Authorities have no further plans to look for 15-year-old Pearl Pinson in the Willow Creek area of Sonoma Coast State Park, the Solano County Sherriff’s Office said in a statement. “Investigators are continuing to follow up on leads in this case and continue to have hope we will find and bring Pearl home,” the statement said Saturday. Pinson was abducted Wednesday morning as she walked to school. A witness reported seeing a girl with a bleeding face screaming for help as a man armed with a handgun dragged her across a freeway overpass in Vallejo, about 25 miles east of San Francisco. Blood and Pinson’s cellphone were found on the ground. Authorities feared Pinson was in grave danger based on the witness’ account and have been frantically looking for her. However, the search has been complicated by death of her suspected kidnapper. Fernando Castro, 19, was killed in Southern California on Thursday after police spotted his car and exchanged gunfire with him as he attempted to flee. Surveillance cameras captured images of Castro’s car traveling Thursday morning in Marin County, about 25 miles from where Pinson was taken and 300 miles away from where he was shot and killed hours later, authorities said. The gold Saturn sedan was spotted on a freeway near San Francisco Bay, prompting authorities to search the water’s edge. They narrowed their search on Friday to the rugged Sonoma Coast, where divers, canine units and search-and-rescue teams scoured along the river and coast for Pinson. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Christine Castillo did not elaborate on what led investigators to the rural area, saying only that the strongest leads were there. Authorities said the two teens knew each other, but they emphasized that they believe Pinson was taken unwillingly. Rose Pinson, the missing girl’s older sister, said she had heard Castro’s name but had never met him and described him as an acquaintance, according to the Vallejo Times-Herald.

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33 Wahpeton team takes ‘Top Dog’ honors WAHPETON, N. D. (AP) - Rescued from the streets … picking up work in law enforcement … finding time to be a beloved member of the family. Yes. Gypsy, a Labrador- mix, has come a long way in the 3 1/2 years she’s lived with Officer Dustin Hill of the Wahpeton Police Department. That hard work paid off, with Gypsy earning the Top Dog award after her recent training at Camp Ripley in Morrison County, Minnesota, the Wahpeton Daily News (http://bit.ly/1TUPPpg ) reported. “The first thing that we do is an inside narcotics hide,” Hill told the Wahpeton City Council during their Monday, May 16 meeting. “There’s an approximately 800-square-foot house and they put two different hides in two different rooms. You have to locate the hides in a certain amount of time.” Hill said Gypsy found her first hidden narcotics in approximately under a minute and her second hidden narcotics in under 19 seconds. From there, Gypsy was taken to three vehicles, where she had to determine which two out of the three had narcotics in them. As if that weren’t enough, she was also expected to determine the narcotics’ location within a one-foot margin of error. “Then they have advanced narcotics detection, where they take one vehicle and you have to determine where the narcotics are hidden and how much are in this one vehicle,” Hill continued. “Gypsy did particularly well in that one. She wanted to tear the front bumper off the car.” Other areas Gypsy was tested on included tracking. The exercise simulated a person running away from a crime scene and throwing evidence. Hill is especially proud of Gypsy’s improvement in the evidence recovery exercise. This year, she was required to find a firearm, without benefit of smell, in a woodsy search area. “They grade you on overall detection, how you handle your dog … it was a great learning experience. We go every year,” Hill said. “Thank you for sending me and allowing me to go.” Chief Scott Thorsteinson of the Wahpeton Police Department told the council he is pleased for both Hill and Gypsy. He singled out Hill’s ranking as a DRE, or a drug recognition expert. His full title is K-9 DRE officer, with special indication on his uniform. “There’s not many (DRE officers) in the state of North Dakota,” Thorsteinson said. “Officer Lisa Page is also a drug recognition expert. That gives us advantages over a great many departments in the state when it comes to trying to stay on top of impaired drivers not under the influence of alcohol. The K-9 is an extremely valuable tool in our fight in trying to keep this a safe community.” A few days later, The Daily News caught up with Hill and Gypsy while she was training at Wahpeton High School. During that time, students and staff performed a lockdown drill as Hill and Gypsy searched lockers and automobiles throughout the school grounds. Such drills serve as a preventative measure for students bringing narcotics onto school property, principal Ned Clooten said. “And I don’t want to raise my kids around that,” Hill added. Hill hopes that Gypsy’s accomplishments remind potential dog owners of the importance in giving rescued animals love and a home. “We want people to know all dogs have worth,” he said. And Gypsy doesn’t spend all of her life at work or in training. Off the job, she lives with Hill, his wife, Officer Lisa Page, and their family. Story Continues →

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34 Obama's many bombproof limos What have we learned from the news this week? For the No Such Thing as The News team - James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber (also the research team behind QI ) - a few facts stood out more than others. Did you know that on Obama's recent trip to Vietnam, he took his own personal blood bank, a fake Cadillac and an exact replica of that fake Cadillac? Find out what else caught the attention of the panellists on BBC2's No Such Thing as The News .

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35 US Surgeon General, tribal leaders work to combat addiction STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - The crisis of addiction hasn’t spared any demographic or any state, including Oklahoma. The Trust for America’s Health ranked Oklahoma fifth- highest for drug overdose mortality in the U. S., based on 2013 numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Stillwater News Press (http://bit.ly/1WmaWXN ) reported. The same report said that rate tripled from 1999-2010. U. S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M. D. came to Oklahoma this week, holding meetings with communities and addressing the dual plagues of prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction. He made a stop in Shawnee at the Citizen Potawatomi Cultural Center Wednesday during a meeting of the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board to have a town hall meeting with Native American youth who are developing prevention programs in their own communities. He also held a listening session with tribal leaders, parents and youth. It was the first-ever meeting between a U. S. Surgeon General and tribal leaders. The tribal participants emphasized that emotional well-being and mental health are two important components of prevention in general but Native communities, like many traditionally disadvantaged groups, have added burdens. One woman said Native communities also deal with poverty, abuse, sex trafficking and limited Indian Health Service resources in addition to addiction. All factors have to be addressed for any strategy to be effective, she said. Historical trauma, the transmission of chronic trauma and unresolved grief across generations through behaviors and thought patterns, is also a concern for Native people. It all combines in a toxic stew, resulting in nonmedical prescription drug use rates among Native youth higher than the Oklahoma average, with the amount varying by tribal area, and 65 percent higher than the national average. “The prescription opioid epidemic is sweeping across the U. S. that has hit Indian country particularly hard,” Murthy said. Addressing the deficit in mental health care is important, almost more important than any other factor for improving public health, he said. He applauded the community’s efforts to integrate traditional culture into treatment and prevention through programs like IAMNDN, a culturally- centered youth substance abuse prevention program developed with young people from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe, Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Chickasaw Nation and Comanche Nation. Culture and identity are powerful things, he said. Problems become worse when people are feeling disconnected from others and themselves, losing their sense of identity and self-worth. “When we strengthen culture and identity we strengthen our communities,” Murthy said. “Community is an antidote to isolation.” Story Continues →

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36 Slain Utah rail worker’s family offers forgiveness to killer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Hundreds of family, friends and colleagues remembered a slain Utah rail worker Saturday while also offering forgiveness to his killer. The three sons of 63-year-old Kay Ricks occasionally expressed anger at his death but also recalled their father’s forgiving nature. Wynn Ricks said he knew his father forgave whoever killed him and was waiting for others to follow in his footsteps. Their father was someone who enjoyed fixing things for people for free and urged his sons to do the same. “If I can have half the love and determination my dad had, I will turn out to be a great man,” Joel Ricks said, according to the Daily Herald in Provo (http://bit.ly/1NViXQX ). Relatives also touched on Ricks’ quirky humor and love for his wife, Lorie. The noon service, inside the American Fork West Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, started with the Utah Transit Authority briefly halting its buses and trains as operators read a statement honoring the American Fork maintenance worker and grandfather. Flags have also been flown at half-staff on UTA property, and vehicles have been running with their headlights on. Ricks disappeared May 12 during his shift maintaining light-rail lines in Salt Lake City. Police are investigating whether a father and son accused of tying up five women in a basement were involved in his disappearance. Ricks would have been in an area where the two suspects, Flint Wayne Harrison and Dereck James Harrison, were hiding from a manhunt. His body was discovered 130 miles away in Wyoming, along the route police say the suspects likely took to a campsite where they stayed before their arrest. His official UTA truck was found near the hideout. The FBI calls them persons of interest in his disappearance. Though they haven’t been formally charged in Ricks’ death, they are being held in a Utah jail on kidnapping and other charges. Prosecutors allege they lured a woman and her four teenage daughters to the younger Harrison’s house in Centerville, Utah, with an invitation to a barbecue, then tied them up and beat them with a baseball bat on May 10. Police say they were using drugs heavily and wrongly thought the mother had reported them to police. The women broke free and escaped, but the two men got away before police arrived. They were on the run for four more days before Flint Harrison, 51, turned himself in to police near Pinedale, Wyoming. His 22- year-old son was arrested hours later. The Ricks family doesn’t plan on attending their court appearances, preferring to focus on his life rather than the circumstances of his death, family spokesman Richard Massey has said. Ricks has been remembered as a handyman who offered to help neighbors fix things in his free time. An electrician before joining UTA in 2010, Ricks organized his life around set routines that only his wife and his six grandchildren were allowed to interrupt. Story Continues →

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37 Arkansas firm makes coins from popular fictional lands SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) - Fictional travelers fleeing Bree with wraiths hot on their heels typically can’t buy a much- needed pony with traveler’s checks and no one ever asked someone from Bravos for help by uttering “Valar morghulis” and then flashing an American Express card. Those goods and services from the fantasy worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones come at a cost, and those costs must be paid in hard coins - coins like those struck in Northwest Arkansas by Shire Post Mint, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (http://bit.ly/1WmfBcg ) reported. Tom Maringer, the Springdale mint’s founder, is a former knife and sword maker with a passion for coin and stamp collecting. Today he has licensing agreements to make collectible coins for several top-tier fantasy franchises, including Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings. Maringer sells his coins through online channels, including his own store shirepost.com, and on eBay, Etsy and Amazon, and through the HBO Store. He recently struck a deal for Shire Post Mint’s Game of Thrones coins to be sold in Barnes & Noble stores nationwide starting in June, his first foothold in a large chain store. Maringer doesn’t classify his products as toys but he doesn’t consider them as pure collectibles either; they are something in between. “They’re meant to be toyed with rather than put in an album or on a shelf to be looked at,” he explained. Toys are big business in the U. S. According to information company The NPD Group, 2015 saw total toy revenue of $19.4 billion, an increase of nearly 7 percent when compared to the previous year. The NPD Group said earlier this month that toy sales saw 6 percent growth in the first quarter of 2016 with properties such as Star Wars as major contributors. In 2015, toy sales were driven by content, through properties such as Star Wars, Jurassic World, Minions and The Avengers, along with television shows and even apps like Minecraft, according to NPD. According to market research group IBIS World, online antique and collectible sales in 2015 stood at $1.2 billion with projected annual growth of 4 percent over the next five years. Of the products offered in the segment, a little more than 82 percent were collectibles, such as coins, jewelry, books, and figurines that are less than 100 years old. In February, the Toy Industry Association, a trade group, listed five trends for 2016, including more demand for collectibles. At Shire Post Mint, Maringer and his son Woody design and stamp the coins while daughter Helen helps with art and packaging development and wife Peggy keeps the books. The mint makes about 100,000 coins annually and produces more than 150 different coins, which are sold individually or in sets. The mint’s most popular item is the Iron Coin of the Faceless Man from the Game of Thrones franchise, with more than 40,000 made to date. The coin, used as a recognition signal by a cult of assassins known as Faceless Men, is made of pure metallurgical-grade iron and includes the inscriptions Valar morghulis, a password which translates to “All men must die,” and Valar dohaeris, a countersign which translates to “All men must serve.” For Maringer, the concept for Shire Post Mint was spawned out of simple curiosity in the late 1980s. Maringer, an avid reader of fantasy, wondered what the silver pennies Frodo used to purchase Bill the pony in The Fellowship of the Ring looked like, what they felt like, what they sounded like when swished in a bag. “It’s a bit of a pirate fantasy,” Maringer said with a smile as he dumped a bag of coins with a rattling clink onto a shop table. “This is my treasure.” So he made some coins for himself and a few friends as an experiment to create what he calls “artifacts” of the fantasy worlds he found so fascinating. But the idea stayed a hobby, since he lacked the proper tools for coin production on any sort of scale. Then fate stepped in. Story Continues →

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38 Coast Guard reminds boaters life jackets save lives JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - With a hot Memorial Day weekend predicted, Coast Guard and other officials are reminding boaters to wear life jackets while on the water. Coast Guard Capt. Andy Blomme tells the Florida Times- Union (http://bit.ly/27VI4cP ) that rescue crews recover people in boating accidents who are not wearing vests, even though they had them with them in their vessels. Statistics show that 65 people died in 620 boating accidents in 2009, the last year data was available, in Florida. The Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and others have been touring local docks and waterways as part of their “Life Jackets for Life” tour to remind people of the dangers. Blomme says new life jackets are made in multiple sizes, are comfortable and can save your life.

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39 French Open: Paes-Hingis enter into mixed doubles quarterfinals Paris: India’s Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis moved a step closer to their first French Open crown together as they breezed into the mixed doubles quarter-finals after dispatching fourth seeds Yaroslav Shvedova and Florin Mergea, here on Saturday. Unseeded Paes and Hingis, who won three Grand Slams together in 2015, erased a one-set deficit to eke out a 2-6, 7-5, 10-6 win over a formidable pair in the rain-hit second round contest. Leander Paes and Martina Hingis Sania in Round 3 Meanwhile, top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis defeated Japanese pair of Nao Hibino and Eri Hozumi in straight sets to reach the third round of the women’s doubles on Friday. The Indo-Swiss pair got the better of the Japanese pair 6-2 6-0 in a lop- sided match in the second round here.

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40 Group seeks to bring 100 refugees to Arkansas yearly FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas took in about 1 out of every 1 million refugees who sought shelter worldwide last year - 13 of the 14.5 million refugees accounted for by the United Nations. A local group called Canopy NWA wants to raise that number despite a contentious atmosphere about the country’s obligation to alleviate what the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees has called a severely unfair burden on a few countries, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (http://bit.ly/1UfAylu ) reported. “This has to spread more, has to be shared more; otherwise the imbalances will cause knee-jerk reactions, closures, rejections, and, in the end, we will fail in our responsibility to help refugees,” commissioner Filippo Grandi told the BBC on Monday. He also said the number of refugees worldwide has probably grown to 20 million. Canopy NWA’s goals are not large-scale. “We’re talking about one or two families a month,” Frank Head of Catholic Charities said at the group’s May 4 meeting. “People wouldn’t even notice if we didn’t talk about it.” The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is one of the nine charitable organizations authorized to accept refugees into the country through agreements with the U. S. Department of State. The group operates in Northwest Arkansas through Catholic Charities Immigration Services. Catholic Charities sent a representative to the May 4 meeting, held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. So did the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, another of the nine authorized groups. Nina Zelic, director for refugee services for the Lutheran organization, told the dozen interested attendees her group is evaluating the region as a potential site for opening another chapter. It will take months, with several more meetings to be held over the summer, before the Lutheran group makes a decision, Zelic said in a later telephone interview. “We don’t have more than 30 refugees a year come to Arkansas because we’re what’s called a ‘family reconnection’ state only,” said Clint Schnekloth, lead pastor at Good Shepard Lutheran and an organizer for Canopy NWA. “A refugee can only come here if he already has a family member living here. What we’re trying to do is make Northwest Arkansas a site where a family can move to even if they don’t already have someone living here,” he said. The number of 13 from last year comes from figures kept by the State Department. “I’ve seen estimates as high as 11.5 million” refugees needing a home in another country, said Patrick Gallaher, spokesman for Catholic Charities state headquarters in Little Rock. Then the Syrian civil war broke out in 2013 and created another 4.8 million, according to the United Nations. That wave of immigrants flooded American allies in Europe, leading to an international call for the United States to do more. In September, President Barack Obama committed the country to taking in 10,000 by Oct. 1 of this year. His actions stirred misgivings throughout the United States and in Arkansas. Story Continues →

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41 41 Squash: Joshna Chinappa stumbles at final hurdle in Hong Kong Hong Kong: India’s top squash player Joshna Chinappa fell at the final hurdle after giving a close fight to top seed Joelle King of New Zealand in the PSA HKFC International squash tournament here on Saturday. The New Zealander won 11-9, 11-9, 9- 11, 11-9. Joshna Chinnapa (right) battles away against top seed Joelle King of New Zealand on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images After coming through two five-game encounters earlier, the third seed Indian still looked fresh for another battle. Only once has Joshna beaten Joelle in their eight meetings and that too seven years ago. Much has happened since then. Joelle is 9th in the world, four rungs above Joshna but it proved a lively match with points going neck and neck. In fact the Indian had led 9-8 in the first game where Joelle came up with three winning drives. Touch of brilliance The second too went on similar note with Joelle picking an early lead. Joshna equalised only to see the New Zealander come up with a touch of brilliance. In the third game, Joshna earned two ‘strokes’ in the end stages and that sought of put a check on the rival. But the one game reverse did not unsettle Joelle who like in the earlier games, showed the superiority in the end stages with crisp volleys and drops to stop the Indian.

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42 NFL star, Bixby graduate gives students motivational message BIXBY, Okla. (AP) - To get to Spartan Stadium last week, Chris Harris Jr. drove down a street that since last summer has been named after him, Chris Harris Jr. Road. “Really?” said Harris, the first player from Bixby to make the NFL. “I didn’t even notice that. But that’s always the way it is when I come back to Oklahoma, and especially to Bixby. People show so much love,” Harris told the Tulsa World (http://bit.ly/1Wm8hxm ). A cornerback who helped the Denver Broncos win this year’s Super Bowl, Harris came back to Bixby High School to offer the second annual Underdog Academy football camp, where more than 250 young players lined up to meet Harris and to run drills under his supervision. Of course, the chances are slim that any of these kids will grow up to play in the NFL like Harris, who helped Bixby get to the 2005 state championship game before going to play for the University of Kansas Jayhawks. That’s why he wanted the main lesson from Friday’s camp to be more generally applicable to life, not just to football. “You’re going to hit some rough patches,” Harris warned the kids. “You’re going to run into obstacles. People are going to say ‘you can’t do it.’ But you have to persevere. You have to keep working hard and believing in yourself.” The students were too young to remember Harris playing for Bixby, and their parents might have a hard time remembering, too. He didn’t seem to attract much attention from the press back then, even though he was named All-State in football and basketball, and he didn’t get a college scholarship from a football powerhouse. Then, he failed to receive an NFL combine invite and went undrafted in 2011, winding up with the Broncos as a free agent. Harris calls his annual football camp the Underdog Academy for a reason. “It doesn’t matter where you start out, it’s where you end up,” he said. “That’s what I want these kids to understand.” In his first season in Denver, Harris was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team and won praise as Breakout Player of the Year. And now, after five seasons in the league, he not only has a Super Bowl ring but is widely considered one of the best cornerbacks in the game. “It makes me want to do my best,” said 10-year-old Josh Flake, who waited in line nearly an hour to get into Friday’s camp. “If he can do it, I can.” Between drills, the students heard tips from the Tulsa Anti-Bullying Collaboration. “Step up and help people when they need it,” said Steve Hahn, the group’s director who encouraged the students to follow Harris’ example as much off the field as on it. “His message is all about being the underdog, and real leadership is reaching out and helping the underdog.” Story Continues →

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43 In Asia Pacific, a tense game of political brinksmanship WASHINGTON (AP) - American ships and fighter jets maneuvering across the South China Sea and the Sea of Japan represent the “new normal” in U. S.-Pacific relations despite rising tensions with China and Moscow. U. S. moves in recent months have led to angry protests from China and Russia, which contend the Obama administration is fueling unrest in the Asia Pacific and conducting illegal and unsafe transit in the region. U. S. military leaders defend the operations and say they will continue to exercise freedom of navigation, and may do so more frequently as time goes on. The escalating rhetoric reflects efforts by China and Russia to show military superiority in an increasingly crowded and competitive part of the world. And it sets up a tense game of political brinksmanship as leaders from the two countries and the U. S. thrust and parry across the military and diplomatic fields of play. The military maneuvers have shadowed President Barack Obama’s “pivot to Asia,” a decision early in his tenure to try to focus the relationship with Pacific partners on economics and trade. “We’re at a moment when China, Iran and Russia are all testing us, engaging in reckless behavior and forcing policy makers with the question of how far we push and when,” said Derek Chollet, a former assistant defense secretary for international affairs and now a senior adviser at the German Marshall Fund. “We’re for freedom of navigation and following the rules, and to an extent we are pushing back against changing the rules.” Adm. John Richardson, chief of naval operations, said that for the first time in 25 years, the U. S. is facing competition for maritime superiority as China and Russia build up their navies. China’s island development in the South China Sea has inflamed regional tensions, including with nations that have competing claims to the land formations. Most fear that Beijing, which has built airfields and placed weapons systems on the man-made islands, will use the construction to extend its military reach and perhaps try to restrict navigation. Three times in the past seven months, U. S. warships deliberately have sailed close to one of those islands to exercise freedom of navigation and challenge the claims. In response, China has deployed fighter jets and ships to track and warn off the American ships, and accused the U. S. of provocative action. Twice this year, Defense Secretary Ash Carter has flown to U. S. aircraft carriers in the South China Sea with reporters, sending a message that the U. S. will not cede navigational rights. He plans to return to the area next week for an annual Asian national security conference. “China has taken some expansive and unprecedented actions in the South China Sea, pressing excessive maritime claims contrary to international law,” Carter said Friday during a speech to graduates at the U. S. Naval Academy. “The result is that China’s actions could erect a Great Wall of self-isolation, as countries across the region - allies, partners, and the unaligned - are voicing concerns publicly and privately, at the highest levels.” Similarly, Russian attack planes buzzed a U. S. Navy warship in international waters in the Baltic Sea last month, and last week Moscow lodged a formal protest about a U. S. reconnaissance flight over the Sea of Japan. The U. S. says its missions are meant to underscore the rights of the U. S. and others to traverse the region freely and to block efforts by any nation to unlawfully extend their boundaries or territorial rights. “To the degree that we could advocate more strongly, we need to do enough of these things so that advocacy is well understood,” Richardson said in an Associated Press interview. “Certainly if you wanted to dial those up in frequency, well I think that we can support that.” The U. S. is establishing “a new normal level of activity or interaction” that comes with Russia’s and China’s “return to great power competition.” Richardson noted that freedom of navigation operations happen hundreds of times a year in the backyards of friends and foes. Story Continues →

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44 Local ties help a Haitian’s dream come true MITCHELL, S. D. (AP) - Against all odds, William Hyppolite graduated from medical school in March. A 30-year-old from La Gonave, Haiti, Hyppolite is on a mission to serve the people of his home country in ways some Mitchell natives did for him years ago, The Daily Republic (http://bit.ly/1NMq9id ) reported. An orphan, Hyppolite (pronounced hip-PO-leet) has faced an uphill battle since the beginning. His father died when he was young and his mother died in 2000. He was raised by his uncle, Verel Medina, a Methodist pastor on the mountainous, 387-square-mile island of La Gonave, which sits in the “claw” of Haiti in the Caribbean, northwest of the capital city of Port-au- Prince. Orphaned children are often abused, pressed into criminal activity, or used by unscrupulous politicians. “Many of my friends are dying or are killed in, Jeremie, the city where I was born,” Hyppolite said. “Now, I’m a doctor. It’s a very, very long way from an orphan to become a doctor.” In March, Hyppolite graduated from medical school in the Dominican Republic. But not before being present for a magnitude 7 earthquake that leveled Port-au-Prince on Jan. 12, 2010, destroying the Haitian medical school he was attending, killing many classmates, friends and professors, and forcing Hyppolite to have to begin his schooling over. Over the past month, Hyppolite has been in South Dakota, including Mitchell, visiting different ministries and organizations that have helped support his education. Missionaries with Mitchell’s First United Methodist Church were in Port-au- Prince when the earthquake struck, and helped Hyppolite transition to his new school, and, through fundraising efforts and generous donations from people across the state, paid for his medical training and living expenses. Bruce Blumer, co-Founder of LaGonave Alive, a nonprofit focused on providing necessities to schools, women, children and elderly, as well as health care in Haiti, said he and his missionary team had been introduced to Hyppolite in 2008, and had been helping fund his schooling since then, but was taken to a new level following the earthquake. Though based in Tea, LaGonave Alive was created after the original Haiti outreach program through Mitchell First United Methodist Church began to grow beyond the group’s abilities. Blumer is a Mitchell native, and he is the former executive director of the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation. He and his wife recently moved to Tea. “He said, ‘Well, I really don’t want to go back to that school in Port-au- Prince, I’d like to go to school in the Dominican,’ ” Blumer said of Hyppolite. “It was too difficult to be there.” At the time of the earthquake, Haiti and the Dominican Republic had a tense relationship, so Hyppolite’s credits didn’t transfer. Hyppolite, who was raised speaking Creole - which a mixture of French and other languages - was forced to learn Spanish to take classes in a new country. He said it is one of the most difficult obstacles he has had to overcome and the first year was overwhelming at times. “When you are in the class with 30 or 40 students and the teacher is talking Spanish, and all the students are talking Spanish, they didn’t know you don’t speak Spanish well,” Hyppolite said. “So they try to ask you something and you weren’t listening and you want to go so you say, ‘Yes,’ to finish the conversation and go. It’s a little funny because if they tell you something and you should say no, but you say yes, they think you are crazy.” But he learned, and was able to graduate from his school’s five-year program. Hyppolite said he learned quickly because there was no other path to success_there was no chance to “do it over.” He only had one chance. ___ Now, Hyppolite plans to start an organization called Hello Doctor, which will focus on providing medical care to the people of Haiti. Hello Doctor will provide basic medical care in a mobile clinic set-up. Hyppolite said thousands of people suffer from diseases that would be considered “basic” and easily treated in the United States, like high blood pressure and diabetes. But, in Haiti, they can become deadly. Story Continues →

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45 Shipping: Free from China, not across South Dakota SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (AP) - Mike DeVries wasn’t sure what to make of the precipitous drop in sales. DeVries and his wife run an eBay business from their home just southeast of Sioux Falls in Alvord, Iowa, selling farm, automotive and machinery parts, the Argus Leader (http://argusne.ws/1sN0TyQ ) reported. Everything else sold as it always had, but two smaller items - 12-volt solenoids and lawn mower bearings - stopped moving altogether a little over a year ago. The solenoids went for $10 apiece, plus around $3 shipping. “They just stopped selling altogether,” DeVries said. His curiosity led him to do what business owners have done for hundreds of years: Check the competition. What he found were 12-volt solenoids from China selling for $3.29 on eBay. Not only were prices lower, the items were offered with free shipping through an “ePacket.” “I can’t even ship across the United States for free,” DeVries said. A google search for ePacket turned up a Washington Post article about the small shipping bags and their impact on the U. S. Postal Services’ bottom line. He also found websites highlighting complaints from domestic shippers angry about an unfair field of play. ___ The United States Postal Service lost $75 million in 2014 thanks to the UPU deal with China, according to the testimony of David Williams, inspector general of the USPS, and the Postal Service received 27 million ePackets in fiscal year 2012. Each packet lost the post office $1.10 on average. The losses caused by the entrance of Chinese sellers into the online marketplace are something that needs attention in the next round of negotiations, Williams said. “The UPU’s mission is as relevant as when the institution was created. But, like many enterprises, the UPU system has been greatly disrupted by globalization and the digital age,” Williams told the committee. An Amazon executive named Paul Misener told the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Government Reform last summer that the rates were unfair and illogical. The deal creating the ePacket system with China Post makes it cheaper to ship from thousands of miles away than within the same state. Shipping a one-pound parcel from Greenville, South Carolina, to New York would cost the domestic shipper nearly $6, Misener said, while a Beijing seller would pay $3.66 in postage. “At high volumes, especially for low-priced items, such dramatic shipping cost differences can make or break a small ecommerce business,” he said. Story Continues → 2016-05-29 10:54 ADVANCE FOR www.washingtontimes.com

46 Minot reflects upon city’s most devastating flood in 2011 MINOT, N. D. (AP) - The most devastating flood ever to hit Minot occurred in 2011. River levels never before experienced in the Souris River Valley damaged thousands of homes, striking a severe blow that pushed countless residents into temporary living quarters or forced them to leave the area entirely. For some, recovery continues to this day, the Minot Daily News (http://bit.ly/1TvH5f8 ) reported. For many others, recovery has not been possible, due either to the extent of damage or the strain on finances. The hopes and dreams of many were washed away. What follows is a look back at a critical time when the flood was developing and what can be interpreted as a failure on several fronts to fully cope with an obvious and impending problem. By May 2, 2011, there were numerous indications that Minot and the Souris River Valley were on track to experience historic flooding. Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, was eight feet higher than its previous record high level and a mere two feet from overflowing. The capacity of Rafferty is approximately five times that of Lake Darling, the last reservoir on the Souris before it flows into Minot. Local flooding was being reported in Estevan. Boundary Reservoir, an impoundment that is smaller than Rafferty but connected to Rafferty by a diversion channel, was within 2 1/2 inches of spilling. Boundary is fed by Long Creek, a tributary of the Souris that was experiencing record flows. On May 2, 2011, the Souris was flowing at 4,570 cubic feet per second at the Boy Scout Bridge west of Minot. Lake Darling was releasing 3,800 cfs. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it would be reducing Lake Darling output to 3,000 cfs despite the knowledge of vast amounts of water upstream. Two days later, Saskatchewan releases from Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs were increased to 3,530 cfs, easily pushing the Sherwood river gauge over the previously announced goal of 3,200 cfs. “We expected that news. It was just of a matter of when,” said Alan Reynolds, Ward County’s emergency manager. By May 5, it was clear there was a historic amount of water reaching the Souris. All goals regarding the spring melt had been met or exceeded and were expected to go much higher. Lake Darling releases remained at 3,800 cfs, not the 3,000 cfs announced by the Corps. “There’s still a lot of unknowns in regard to the amount of water that may come down from Canada,” warned Tony Merriman, National Weather Service, Bismarck. On May 10, the Minot Daily News visited Rafferty Reservoir to assess the situation. At the time, releases from Saskatchewan dams were nearly 5,000 cfs. Rafferty and Boundary were declared “pass through” facilities and the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority issued a flood advisory for the Souris Basin. Flows of 7,000-10,000 cfs were being predicted at the Sherwood reporting point on the Souris. Weather forecasts called for rain. Lake Darling releases were cut to 3,500 cfs. Unable to keep pace with inflows, the Saskatchewan dams increased their releases to 8,472 cfs, much more than Minot or Lake Darling could hope to handle. “I’ve lived here forever and I’ve never seen anything like this,” Clint Dougherty, Estevan, told the Minot Daily News. The same day, the National Weather Service warned all Souris River locations to prepare for one of the lengthiest water events in history. A new NWS flood outlook substantially increased crest levels all along the Souris. Lake Darling releases were upped to 4,000 cfs with an announced plan for 5,000 cfs in the coming days. The flow at the Boy Scout Bridge hit 5,940 cfs and flood stage was reached at Minot’s Broadway Bridge. It was just the beginning with much more water to follow, yet little was being done to increase protection in Minot or by city and county officials to warn citizens of the possibility of record flooding. Story Continues →

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47 Veterans sites in California, Kentucky, Virginia damaged LOS ANGELES (AP) - Memorials to veterans in a Los Angeles neighborhood and a town in Kentucky, as well as a Civil War veterans cemetery in Virginia, were damaged as the nation prepares to mark Memorial Day, officials said. A Vietnam War memorial in the Venice area of Los Angeles has been extensively defaced by graffiti. The vandalism occurred sometime during the past week, KCAL/KCBS-TV (http://cbsloc.al/1RAa3mg) reported. The homespun memorial painted on a block-long wall on Pacific Avenue lists the names of American service members missing in action or otherwise unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. News of the vandalism came as another veterans-related memorial was reported damaged in Henderson, Kentucky. Police say a Memorial Day cross display there that honors the names of 5,000 veterans of conflicts dating back to the Revolutionary War has been damaged by a driver who plowed through the crosses early Saturday. In Virginia, the Petersburg National Battlefield has apparently has been looted, the National Park Service said. Numerous excavations were found at the Civil War battlefield last week, Jeffrey Olson, and agency spokesman, said in a news release Friday. Petersburg National Battlefield is a 2,700- acre park marks where more than 1,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died fighting during the Siege of Petersburg 151 years ago. In Los Angeles’ Venice neighborhood, the wall for missing veterans has been tagged previously, but the latest vandalism covers the bottom half of the memorial for much of its length. To George Francisco, vice president of the Venice Chamber of Commerce, it’s not just graffiti. “It’s a desecration. I mean it’s very simple. There’s no sort of other way around it, said Francisco, who also runs a nonprofit called Veterans Foundation Inc. “I’ve known the sacrifices these people made in an incredibly unpopular war. So to continue the mistreatment of Vietnam veterans is somewhat shocking, somewhat shocking and quite sad,” Francisco said. Painted by a Vietnam veteran and dedicated in 1992, it declares, “You are not forgotten” and states the number of missing as 2,273. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the number of unaccounted-for Americans was listed at 2,646 in 1973. About half were those missing in action, and the others were those killed in action but the body was not recovered. Since then, the remains of more than 1,000 American have been identified and returned and about 1,600 have still not been accounted for, although efforts continue. In Henderson, Kentucky, Jennifer Richmond, a spokesman for the Henderson Police Department, said the community is devastated and working frantically to repair and replace the crosses that were put on display for a Memorial Day ceremony in Central Park. She said a 27-year-old local man drove straight through the cross display in the Henderson park, about 130 miles west of Louisville, just before 6 a.m. Saturday, but investigators don’t know if it was deliberate. Anthony Burrus has been charged with criminal mischief in the first degree and leaving the scene of an accident. Online jail records do not list an attorney for Burrus.

2016-05-29 10:51 This Friday www.washingtontimes.com

48 F1: I knew we'll have a shot in Monaco, says Red Bull's Ricciardo Monte Carlo: Daniel Ricciardo secured his maiden pole position for today’s Monaco Grand Prix with a stunning fastest lap for Red Bull in an incident-filled qualifying session on Saturday. A jubilant Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo celebrates his pole position during the Monaco GP Qualifying in Monte Carlo on Saturday. Pic/AFP The Australian, driving with supreme aplomb, mastered the unforgiving Monte Carlo street circuit with a best lap in one minute and 13.622 seconds. This was enough to beat both Mercedes drivers comprehensively, championship leader German Nico Rosberg winding up second behind him by 0.291 seconds and defending three-time champion Briton Lewis Hamilton third, after suffering another engine problem. Sebastian Vettel was fourth for Ferrari ahead of compatriot Nico Hulkenberg of Force India and Finn Kimi Raikkonen, in the second Ferrari. 'Special place' “It’s a special place and I knew we’d have a shot at it here,” said Ricciardo. “It looked good from Thursday. I had it in my mind the whole time and, after Barcelona, I felt like I’ve been driving well — and not got the rewards. “So I came into this weekend with a lot of confidence and a lot of belief that I could be in this position. I’ve always enjoyed this place, we’ve got a good package and it’s nice to make the most of it.” Rosberg said: “He was very fast and deserved it. We weren’t fast enough.” A stony-faced Hamilton said: “I don’t really know what to say. At least, I did a lap so it wasn’t as bad as some of the other races. Pole was there for the taking.” Advantage Red Bull Ricciardo set his time on a set of super soft tyres with greater durability than the ultra softs used by his rivals — a likely tactical advantage in the classic 78 laps race. Eight of the last 10 Monaco races have been won from pole position. His Red Bull teammate record-breaking Dutch teenager Max Verstappen crashed in the opening Q1 session and will start from the back of the grid. Ricciardo became the 10th driver to claim a maiden pole at Monte Carlo, joining the likes of Juan-Manuel Fangio and Australian Jack Brabham. Carlos Sainz was seventh for Toro Rosso ahead of Sergio Perez of Force India and Russian Daniil Kvyat in the second Toro Rosso. Two-time champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso was 10th for McLaren Honda.

2016-05-29 10:46 By AFP www.mid-day.com

49 French football chief Noel Le Graet calls Eric Cantona's attack on Deschamps 'stupid, pathetic' Paris: French football chief Noel Le Graet on Saturday slammed claims by former international Eric Cantona that France coach Didier Deschamps was guilty of racial discrimination in his Euro 2016 selection as “stupid” and “pathetic”. Eric Cantona Cantona told British daily The Guardian on Thursday that Deschamps had snubbed Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa because of their “north African origins”. “I find that stupid. On the eve of the Euro, it’s totally out of order,” French Football Federation president Le Graet said on the sidelines of the body’s general assembly in Tours, praising Deschamps as “rigorous, frank, upright and honest”. Deschamps’ lawyer said on Friday that the France coach would be suing Cantona for his comments. “We are going to file a complaint for slander,” said Carlo Alberto Brusa. “Any man in his (Deschamps) position would have been upset,” Le Graet said of what he termed a “pathetic attack”. “Throughout his career he has had an undeniable moral code of conduct. I cannot imagine for an instant that the team selections are made on any other criteria but sporting.” “He doesn’t deserve what was written,” said Le Graet.

2016-05-29 10:40 By AFP www.mid-day.com

50 New lease of life: Print your customised tablets here Singapore: Imagine if you could combine the myriad of pills you need to take for your ailment in just one tablet and release the drug in a timely manner or if doctors could easily make tablets on the spot that are tailored to each patient’s needs. A new method of tablet fabrication designed by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) can make customisable pills that release drugs with any desired release profiles. Representation pic "This new tablet fabrication method is technically simple," said assistant professor Siow Ling Soh. "Physicians can produce customised pills on the spot for patients, or in mass production settings by pharmaceutical companies," he said. The drug tablet, designed by the Singapore scientists consists of three distinct components, including a polymer containing the drug in a specifically designed shape that will determine the rate of release of the drug. A doctor only needs to draw the desired release profile in a computer software to generate a template for making tablets specific to a patient’s treatment, which can then be used to easily produce the desired pills using a 3D printer.

2016-05-29 10:34 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

51 3 charged with duping VP of realty firm The Khar police has charged three persons, including two Mumbai-based real estate agents, with cheating a realtor in a multi-crore financial deal involving a 3BHK flat in Nav Palmyra CHS in Pali Hill, Bandra. The under-construction Nav Palmyra CHS. Chandra Kamra said he would cooperate in the investigation. Gautam did not respond to mid-day’s calls or text messages Suraj Samant, vice-president of Patel Realty, which undertakes construction and redevelopment projects, has filed a complaint against Dubai-based Manohar Sawlani, and two brokers — Chandra and Gautam Kamra. In his complaint, Samant alleged that in 2014, Sawlani — through the Kamras, who run a company called The Crew — had expressed interest in buying an 890-sqft flat on the fourth floor of the under-construction building from Patel Realty. The flat was then valued at Rs 2.65 crore. "Once the deal was finalised, Sawlani paid us Rs 44 lakh and was issued an allotment letter. Sawlani didn’t pay the next installment of Rs 40 lakh, due in July 2015. He also did not pay the service tax of Rs 2.24 lakh,” Samant alleged. However, the Kamra brothers claimed they had already handed over R45 lakh to Samant towards payment of the said flat and filed an affidavit in court. This money, alleged Samant, was a separate transaction and a non- refundable token amount for the purchase of his Santa Cruz office valued at R4.5 crore. Sawlani told mid-day that his lawyers would deal with the case. Ramchandra Jadhav, senior inspector of Khar police station, said the investigation is under process. 2016-05-29 10:33 By Shailesh www.mid-day.com

52 WHO rejects calls to move Olympics over Zika fears GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization (WHO) has ruled out any change in timing or the location of the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, shunning a call by doctors and scientists to shift the event over the Zika virus. An open letter addressed to the global health body signed by 150 international doctors, scientists and researchers Friday had called for the August Games to be moved or delayed to help prevent the spread of Zika virus. Holding the Games in Rio, the second worst affected city in Brazil, would be “irresponsible” and “unethical” and could risk spreading the virus to “poor, as-yet unaffected places” like Africa and South Asia, said the letter. Zika, which can cause birth defects including a devastating syndrome known as microcephaly in which babies are born with unusually small heads and brains, can be introduced to a new region when a local mosquito picks it up from an infected human. If it lives long enough, the mosquito then infects people from whom it subsequently takes blood, starting a vicious cycle. But the WHO said moving the Olympics would not have a major impact on the spread of Zika. “Based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus,” it said in a statement late Friday. Brazilian authorities on Saturday also said the Games would proceed as planned, with the nation’s health ministry saying it would continue to follow the guidance of the WHO, which has deemed the risk of Zika infection in August — the middle of winter in Brazil — to be “minimal.” Nearly 1,300 babies have been born in Brazil with irreversible brain damage since the mosquito-borne Zika began to spread there last year. The virus can also cause adult-onset neurological problems such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which can cause paralysis and death. “An unnecessary risk is posed when 500,000 foreign tourists from all countries attend the Games, potentially acquire that strain, and return home to places where it can become endemic,” experts from the United States, Britain, Canada, Norway, the Philippines, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, and Lebanon, among others, had stated in their letter. “Should that happen to poor, as-yet unaffected places (e.g., most of South Asia and Africa) the suffering can be great,” it added. The WHO and top health officials have called on those travelling to Brazil to take precautions against mosquito bites, and have said pregnant women should avoid areas where Zika is circulating, including Rio. Serena to go ‘super protected’ Tennis world number one Serena Williams admitted Saturday that the health dangers posed by the Zika virus were a concern, but said she still planned to compete in Rio. “It’s something that’s been on my mind. I’m really just gonna have to go super protected,” said the 34-year-old American, the defending Olympic champion. The Olympics and Paralympics, set for August 5 through September 18, “will take place during Brazil’s wintertime when there are fewer active mosquitoes and the risk of being bitten is lower,” the WHO said this month. On Thursday, the top US public health official, Tom Frieden, said “there is no public health reason to cancel or delay the Olympic Games”. Given the big financial investments at stake, the open letter questioned whether the UN health agency was able to give a non-biased view of the situation. It said the world body may not be properly considering the options, which include moving the Games to a place where Zika is not present, postponing them until Zika is under control, or cancelling them. “WHO must revisit the question of Zika and postponing and/or moving the Games. We recommend that WHO convene an independent group to advise it and the IOC in a transparent, evidence-based process in which science, public health, and the spirit of sport come first,” the letter said. “Given the public health and ethical consequences, not doing so is irresponsible.”

2016-05-29 10:33 Agence France sports.inquirer.net

53 Marcus Rashford's rise does not surprise me: England manager Roy Ho London: Roy Hodgson insisted Marcus Rashford’s dream debut for England came as no surprise after the Manchester United sensation staked his claim for a Euro 2016 place with a record-breaking strike in a 2- 1 win over Australia. England’s Marcus Rashford (right) celebrates a goal with teammate during the friendly against Australia in Sunderland on Friday. Pic/AFP Rashford took just 135 seconds to scoring in Friday’s Euro 2016 warm-up at the Stadium of Light. Rashford is behind only Michael Owen (18 years and 164 days) and Wayne Rooney (17 years 317 days) in the list of the youngest scorers in an England shirt. Roy Hodgson “The subject of Marcus Rashford, I guess, will chop a few trees down. I was asked if I was nervous about playing him. I wasn’t nervous or surprised with how he played. “I asked in the build-up if he was up to playing at international level and we got a resounding yes from him. I’m pleased. We changed from the diamond (formation) to see if he could play in the wider positions and that was a further advantage. “He was always one of the players who was seriously competing for a place in the 23 and he’s done his chances of travelling with us no harm.”

2016-05-29 10:29 By AFP www.mid-day.com

54 54 Super Serena Williams storms into Last 16 of French Open Paris: Defending champion Serena Williams needed five match points before downing battling French hope Kristina Mladenovic 6-4, 7-6 (12/10) to reach the Last 16 at Roland Garros on Saturday. Serena Williams celebrates her victory over France’s Kristina Mladenovic at the French Open in Paris on Saturday. Pic/AFP The top seeded American, chasing a fourth Paris title and record-equalling Open era 22nd Grand Slam crown, goes on to face Ukraine’s 18th seed Elina Svitolina for a place in the quarter-finals. But it was a tough afternoon for the 34-year-old Williams and her 26th- seeded opponent who needed to sit out a two and a half hour rain delay before the second set tie-break could commence. Mladenovic even had a set point at 9/8 in the breaker but finally wilted on a fifth match point when she went wide with a forehand. “She played really, really well and forced me to bring out my best tennis,” said Williams.

2016-05-29 10:28 By AFP www.mid-day.com

55 Kalina Forensic lab refuses DNA test on corpse claiming it 'stinks' It may sound a bit unrealistic, but the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Kalina has refused to accept a femur bone for conducting a DNA examination only on the grounds that it was “stinking”. The decomposed human bone is now rotting at the Worli police station. The coffin bearing Melwin Fernandes’ body is dug out at the Worli cemetery The bone belongs to Melwin Fernandes, who allegedly committed suicide in the US, nine months ago. His body was buried at the Worli cemetery soon after. But, the body was exhumed last week after the family had alleged that the corpse had been moved from the graveyard. They demanded that a DNA test be conducted on it. The autopsy was first conducted at Nair Hospital. “We had removed the hair samples, tooth and femur bone to conduct the DNA examination and as per the procedure had cleaned the bones before sending the same to the police, in a sealed cover. The police was asked to handover the cover to the FSL,” a forensic surgeon said. “On Thursday, a police constable from Worli police station visited the FSL laboratory, Kalina and submitted the samples. However, he was surprised when the concerned staff at the dispatch accepted only the hair and tooth samples, but refused to accept the bones. He told the police constable that it was not cleaned properly and that the sample was stinking badly,” the forensic surgeon added. “If the laboratory scientists cannot bear the stench, they should shut the FSL,” the surgeon added. When contacted, a police officer from Worli Police station said, “We will approach the FSL again next week and will request them to get their remarks in writing.” A senior scientist at the FSL Kalina, said, “I will inquire with the concerned staff.”

2016-05-29 10:23 By Vinod www.mid-day.com

56 Eight athletes test positive after fresh tests Moscow: Russia's Olympic Committee (ROC) said on Saturday that eight of its athletes in the 2012 London Olympics were positive for doping following new tests of their samples given during the Games. “The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially informed the Russian Olympic Committee that the results of new samples taken during the London Olympic Games have returned positive results for eight Russian athletes in three disciplines,” the ROC said in a statement after the IOC on Friday reported 23 new doping failures from retests on 265 samples from London. Russia this week confirmed that 14 of their athletes were found to be positive in the 2008 Beijing Olympics after retesting.

2016-05-29 10:22 By PTI www.mid-day.com

57 Cricket is poorer after Cozier, Wooldrige and Benaud's passing It’s a toss up whether I became a cricket writer because my grandfather, former Australian captain Vic Richardson — who I admired greatly — was one, or else English was the only subject where I didn’t spend the whole lesson gazing longingly out the window at the playing fields. For more than four decades I’ve enjoyed writing on the game and been inspired by some of the press box characters. Sadly, their numbers are dwindling and the cricket world is the poorer for their passing. First to go was Ian Wooldridge, a lyrical English sports writer who spent many years on the cricket circuit. He described the defiant Australian opener Bill Lawry as; “The corpse with pads on,” after a backs-to-the-wall innings against England in 1961. Wooldridge’s wicked sense of humour wasn’t reserved for the players. “It’s cheaper to get a divorce than ring home from an Indian hotel,” he lamented, prior to the introduction of cell phones. I met Wooldridge through his friend Richie Benaud, who left us in 2015. Richie Benaud (right) is inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame by the author at Melbourne in 2007. INSET: Tony Cozier In addition to being a renowned television commentator, Benaud was also a trained journalist, who honed his trade as a police roundsman on a Sydney afternoon newspaper. Benaud never ceased to amaze with the way he could recite a column on the phone without notes, hesitation or grammatical error. What wonderful training for an outstanding career as a television presenter. True to his image as a ‘salesman for the game’, Benaud wrote a column promoting the 1961-62 New South Wales versus South Australia Sheffield Shield game at the SCG. He then played his part as skipper of NSW, as they amassed 400 during Saturday’s play and entertained a crowd of nearly 20,000 fans. The two most recent departures both have a Caribbean connection. First, the renowned voice of West Indies cricket, Tony Cozier, was silenced and then Bob Gray, an Australian cricket writer in the sixties, who was married to Grace whom he met on the 1964-65 tour of the Caribbean, died in Sydney last weekend. I had the pleasure of working with Cozier on many occasions. I marvelled at his ability to dash out an insightful column after a day’s commentary and then he’d greet us at the bar later in the evening. ‘Coze’s commentary and writing was a wonderful mixture of insight, historical knowledge, with the occasional dash of humour. He enhanced the first World Series Cricket day/night encounter by singing “Blue Moon” when a cameraman presented a full-screen shot of a waxing gibbous. Gray was primarily a cricket writer but versatile and colourful enough to cover the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico. The opening para of his initial offering was a classic; “I’m typing this column from my new hotel room. How do I know it’s new? Because the cement mixer is still in the room.” Gray retired from writing in 1968 when he married Grace, reasoning he shouldn’t tour once he got hitched. His wedding was a memorable occasion on the Sunday (rest day) of the Lord’s Test. It became notorious in cricket folklore because Australia was bowled out the following day for a paltry 78. This calamitous incompetence was blamed on Gray’s wedding in a tongue-in-cheek piece by Wooldridge, who as an attendee, knew exactly what time the last Australian player left the reception. Cricket might have changed dramatically since those times but so has coverage of the game. Deadline pressure The Sydney afternoon papers deadline from Perth, where they played the 1962-63 Australian XI v MCC match, was a nightmarish 5 am. At the close of play Benaud and Gray, who were writing for competing papers, faced a dilemma; “Dinner first and then write, or vice versa?” They chose dinner first and when Benaud, having filed his column, couldn’t rouse Gray, he thoughtfully dictated a piece to his mate’s newspaper. A couple of hours later Benaud was awakened from his slumber by an irate editor yelling down the line; “You’ve bloody well been scooped by Gray.” The second half of my cricket life has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, enhanced by men like Wooldridge, Benaud, Cozier and Gray.

2016-05-29 10:21 By Ian www.mid-day.com

58 Netas, don't preach, your water bills are swelling Crunch time is for the common man, silly. Instead of tightening their belts at a time of drought across the state and power shortage in rural Maharashtra, state ministers have no qualms about running up high water and electricity bills. Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse owes the BMC’s water department R 2 lakh ( right) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has an outstanding electricity bill of over Rs 33 lakh A query under the RTI Act has revealed that at the top of the list is the big man himself, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He used 10,969 kilolitres of water at his bungalow, Varsha, running up a bill of Rs 1,86,126 in 2015- 16. He has a pending water bill of Rs 244778 for this bungalow. The water bill for his other bungalow, Torna, is Rs 32,239. Fadnavis has an outstanding electricity bill of over Rs 33 lakh for 15-16 for Varsha and Rs 5 lakh for Torna. Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse owes the BMC’s water department Rs 2 lakh for usage at his plush Ramtek bungalow. Khadse has to also pay BEST Undertaking R16 lakh for using 1,03,272 units of energy. Finance Minister Sudhir Mungatiwar owes the water department Rs 55,543 and Rs 5 lakh to the electricity department for the same period. Speaker Haribhau Bagade, who resides in Agradoot, has to pay Rs 7,760 to the water department. Education Minister Vinod Tawde has used around 5,072 kilolitres of water and owes Rs 1,29,225 to the department. It’s not the just BJP ministers, but also Shiv Sena netas who seem to be unable to curtail wasteful usage. Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam owes BEST Rs 6,81,114 for power usage and Rs 7,184 to the BMC. Going scot-free? “If you look at the bills of the ministers, you will realise that water conservation measures in the time of drought make only for good speeches. They have used electricity and water in abundance,” said Chetan Kothari, an activist who filed the application under the RTI Act. Kothari questioned the authorities’ duplicity over non-payment of dues. “Nobody will cut their (the ministers’) supply. But if you and I were to default on our payments, the wireman would be at our doorsteps in two months.” Kothari alleges that the ministers have forgotten their own message of going thrifty. “There seems to be no conservation of the scarce resources on the part of the ministers’ or their private staff members.”

2016-05-29 10:20 By Vinay www.mid-day.com

59 Mumbai, take onus for deaths on tracks Travelling daily on Mumbai’s trains is risky business — most of us break rules and cross tracks, and hang out dangerously on the footboard. When luck runs out, we become a death toll statistic. But, two youngsters are trying to shed light on the fact that the railways are not to blame for all deaths — and they are doing this through a short film. Ashay Gangwar and Harshit Saran. Pic/Tehniyat Fatima Meet 25-year-olds Ashay Gangwar and Harshit Saran — childhood friends from Lucknow. Gangwar is an engineering graduate from IIT-Kharagpur, and Saran has an MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. The railways sees around 3,600 deaths annually in Mumbai. "We are making a 60-second short film that shows what other people see when an accident occurs. We want to change the perspective towards the railways," said Gangwar. The duo has already identified a few locations for their shoot and plans to wrap it up within two weeks. “We want people to realise that we are doing as much as possible [to safeguard lives]. For the death toll to come down, everyone has to take precautions while travelling," said Anand Vijay Jha, senior divisional security commissioner (Mumbai), Western Railway. The young filmmakers want to take the onus of their actions and plan to make the film 'gory and sad'. “People need to know that their bid to save a few seconds can cost them their lives,” said Saran.

2016-05-29 10:19 By Shashank www.mid-day.com

60 60 Man divorces wife over costly weight-loss operation Dubai: A man in Saudi Arabia has divorced his wife after she spent over USD 20,000 to undergo a weight- loss operation for a slimmer look. The “obese” Saudi teacher, consulted a doctor and went under the knife, when her husband, who often complained that his wife was overweight and wished she were slimmer, transferred to another city. Representational pic When the husband returned, he was pleased with his wife’s new appearance and shape. However, after he learnt that she spent 80,000 riyals (R14 lakh approx) for the weight-loss operation, he became upset as he wanted to use the money to buy a new home. The husband was so depressed that he preferred not to look at his wife and began sleeping alone and eventually made the decision to divorce her, the report said. Social media was abuzz over the incident with netizens criticising the husband, saying that he had no right to end a marriage in which his wife was trying hard to please him. They said that the money, even if it was needed, could be eventually replaced, but not the compassion of his wife.

2016-05-29 10:19 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

61 Mumbai Diary: Sunday Dossier All set for a hole in one Olympian swimmer and Arjuna Awardee Rehan Poncha has decided to trade his speedos for a pair of golf clubs. And he plans to do it competitively, too! “I watched the film, The Greatest Game Ever Played, during a break from competitive swimming. I was very inspired. All it took was one day at the golf course to know I wanted to spend the next 20 years doing this, and hopefully, winning here as well,” Poncha tells this diarist. After his stint as presenter at the Rio Games ends in September, he plans to move to Scotland, the birthplace of golf, to soak in some expertise. “I always plan my vacations around sport. Scotland is home to golf, and has so much history attached to it,” he says. But that’s not the only reason to head there. “I’m also a foodie, I think it comes with being Parsi. So, I am looking forward to taking off on some food trails as well.” Jumjo ji. Role reversal Pic/Shadab Khan Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar takes a selfie with his fans at a store launch in Lower Parel on Saturday. Chowder Singh gorges on city street food Stalking, at least on Instagram, is not a crime. Delhi blogger Mohit Balachandran, better known as Chowder Singh or the ‘head masalchi’ of Soda Bottle Openerwala, has been gorging on Mumbai delights. His feeds speak of trips to Kurla and Sion Koliwada. We asked what the Dilliwala was eating in Mumbai. “Sion Koliwada has an authentic Punjabi scene going on,” he said. Did we hear right? A Delhiite has taken a liking to Mumbai’s butter chicken. “Yes, I know, most of the places here have a skewed, commercial taste. But the Sion Koliwada area has three gurudwaras and they serve authentic Amritsari fare. I love Hazara for its butter chicken, and Hardeep Punjab for its Prawn and Fish Koliwada.” Chowder Singh While he gorged on some aam ras and puri at a small joint called Raj Mahal near Kurla station, he discovered a woman who sets up a thela with her son. “They sell poha, sabudana khichdi and vada, and puri bhaji. You’ll find office-goers stop at her stall to pick up their lunch.” When we prod him a little, he confesses, he’s not here just to gorge on street food. “There’s another SodaBottleOpenerwala on its way soon. That’s all I can tell you right now.” Talent, for all it’s worth DJ and producer Arjun Vagale and his brother Nakul are not the ones to let good musicians go, even if it means making charitable exceptions. The brothers, who run I Love Music Academy — rated as India’s best school for DJs by Rolling Stone India in 2012 — is now helping deserving students fulfill their musical aspirations by offering financial aid for a course that costs over Rs 3 lakh a year. “It’s still a niche industry, without much local infrastructure, so our new packages will empower more students to achieve their goals. The aim is to help dedicated students who lack the resources to pursue their dreams,” says Nakul. The packages will be rolled out in early August. Meanwhile, we’d suggest that musicians dream on. Because nothing’s stopping great talent, really! Muzumdar on course to Brisbane Amol Muzumdar, the most unfortunate of modern-day Mumbai batsmen to have missed out on India colours, has impressed pundits with his television commentary in domestic cricket. However, the 41-year-old Vile Parle resident has other cricketing pursuits too. Amol Muzumdar Next week, Muzumdar will be Brisbane-bound to be at the Centre of Cricket Excellence to kick off a Level III High Performance Athlete Management Course coaching course with an eight-day stay in the Queensland capital. All these years, Muzumdar was involved with cricket in the Netherlands, but this year, Australia beckons. This diarist remembers how Muzumdar was part of the Mumbai team to visit Down Under for a tournament involving other domestic champions the world over in 2001, but he was not allowed to board the plane due to petty administrators from his home cricket association. A date with Tate With no signs of slowing down, art collector Kiran Nadar is set to champion Indian artists worldwide. Earlie, her museum has collaborated to bring retrospectives of VS Gaitonde and Nasreen Mohamedi to the Guggenheim and the MET Breuer respectively. Now, she supports the first international retrospective of late artist Bhupen Khakhar, who was synonymous with the spirit of Mumbai. Kiran Nadar The show opens this week at the Tate Modern, with three oil on canvases contributed by Nadar from her collection of 30 Khakhar paintings. “It is wonderful that museums in the West are taking an interest in seminal Indian artists,” she says, gearing up to leave for London for the preview, which will be followed by a private reception thrown by the Tate Modern.

2016-05-29 10:17 By Team www.mid-day.com

62 Dombivli fire: 'Lone' survivor Mangesh Mankar recalls the fateful day Mangesh Mankar is overwhelmed — by relief and guilt. The 24-year-old worker of Probace Enterprises’ chemical factory at Dombivli’s MIDC Phase II, which saw multiple explosions on Thursday, claims to be the only survivor among the seven workers of the ill-fated premises. Mangesh Mankar Mankar, who is undergoing treatment at Shivam Hospital in Dombivli, says he arrived — as usual — at 7 am on Thursday and was working at the big plant of the factory, towards the rear of the premises with workers Kishor Bhosale, Mayuresh, who had joined just the day before, and Shushant Kamble, and his boss, Nandan Wakhatkar (32). The blast occurred at the small plant near the entrance. Debris cleared from the site of the blasts in Probace Enterprises’ factory in MIDC Phase-II in Dombivli. The rescue operations ended yesterday "As soon as we heard the noise [from an explosion], we started running. But in a second, I was flung into the air,” he recalls. Mankar landed a little away and lost consciousness for a few minutes. When he came to his senses, all he saw were raging fires around. “I couldn’t see a thing through the fire and the smoke," he says. The worker managed to limp towards another factory behind to save himself. “I suspected that another explosion was minutes away. So, I got as far away as I could. If I hadn’t moved from there, I could have been trapped under debris," he says. Mankar had joined Probace’s factory just seven months ago. "There are workers there who had been around for over 40 years. Nothing like this tragedy ever occurred before. Words can’t begin to describe the horror I saw.”

2016-05-29 10:16 By Silky www.mid-day.com

63 Farooq Abdullah apologises for cellphone debacle Kolkata: A day after sparking controversy by answering a phone call during the national anthem, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday apologised for his mistake and said that it was an important call he could not ignore. "I had received a call from abroad. My relative is unwell. Even though I took the call, I was at least standing when the national anthem was played," Farooq Abdullah told reporters. "If you think I’ve hurt anyone’s sentiments, then I apologise," he added. The apology came after he was caught on camera talking on his mobile phone during Mamata Banerjee’s swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata. Meanwhile, the BJP jumped at chance and attacked the NC leader, asking “if he was talking to separatists to figure out their national anthem. "If you can disrespect Jana Gana Mana, you disrespect our great country as well," BJP leader Shaina NC said.

2016-05-29 10:14 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

64 Shocking! Man loses his wife as stake in IPL gambling Kanpur: Taking the example set by Yudhishthir in Mahabharata a tad too seriously, a man from Govindnagar area put his wife at stake in an IPL betting game and then proceeded to lose her. This betting game was noticed only when her husband’s fellow gamblers began harassing her, which resulted in her approaching the local police with the help of social activists. The police have registered a case. The accused is still at large. The police said that after having lost his all money at the share markets, the man put up his wife as a stake in IPL betting. “The wife said the husband would beat her every now and then and once he even urged her to bring R7 lakh from her parents,” said SHO Govindnagar Ajai Prakash Srivastava. “Recently, he lost her during an IPL betting game, after which the husband’s fellow gamblers started making rounds of their house. They began harassing her on the phone too. Sensing trouble, she finally lodged a complaint against her husband on Friday,” the police said. “The case is really shocking. We have received the complaint from the woman and have registered an FIR against her husband. We are now looking into the allegations made by her and investigations are on to understand the exact circumstances behind the crime,” Srivastava said.

2016-05-29 10:12 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

65 Active life on another planet? Researchers believe so Washington: A planet, about 1,200 light-years from Earth and in all probabilities has surface liquid water, is a good prospect for a habitable world, reports researchers from University of California, Los Angeles. Kepler-62f. Pic/NASA Named Kepler-62f, the planet is approximately 40 per cent larger than Earth. "It is within the range of planets that are likely to be rocky and possibly could have oceans,” said Aomawa Shields, lead author and a astrophysics postdoctoral fellow. NASA's Kepler mission discovered the planetary system that includes Kepler-62f in 2013 and identified it as the outermost of five planets orbiting a star that is smaller and cooler than the Sun. "We found there are multiple atmospheric compositions that allow it to be warm enough to have surface liquid water. This makes it a strong candidate for a habitable planet," added Shields. On Earth, carbon dioxide makes up 0.04 per cent of the atmosphere. Because Kepler-62f is much farther away from its star than Earth is from the Sun, it would need more carbon dioxide to be warm enough to maintain liquid water on its surface, and to keep from freezing. The team ran computer simulations and found many scenarios that allow it to be habitable, assuming different amounts of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere. Shields said that for the planet to be consistently habitable throughout its entire year, it would require an atmosphere that is three to five times thicker than Earth’s and composed entirely of carbon dioxide. The research was published online in the journal Astrobiology.

2016-05-29 10:09 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

66 Crampgate: Tennis star Alize Cornet accused of faking injury Paris: Germany’s Tatjana Maria is considering legal action after her controversial defeat to Alize Cornet at Roland Garros, insisting the Frenchwoman broke the rules over treatment for cramping. Cornet cramped up in her right leg during the second set tie-break of her second round clash against Maria on Thursday.

2016-05-29 10:08 By AFP www.mid-day.com

67 67 Zika virus won't affect Rio Olympics, insists Brazil officials Rio de Janeiro: Brazil has no plans to postpone or relocate this year's Summer Olympic Games, despite an open letter from 150 international experts asking that it do so, officials here said on Saturday. In a statement, the nation’s health ministry said it would continue to follow the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO), which has deemed the risk of Zika infection in the month of August — the middle of winter in Brazil — to be “minimal.” Officials with Rio’s Olympic organizing committee, meanwhile, were quoted by the O Globo newspaper as saying that the Games would continue on track. Friday’s letter from 150 doctors, scientists and researchers disagreed with that assessment, warning that it would be “irresponsible” and “unethical” to hold the Games in Rio, the second most affected city in Brazil by the Zika crisis. "Our greater concern is for global health. The Brazilian strain of Zika virus harms health in ways that science has not observed before," said the letter, signed by experts in the United States, Britain, Canada, Norway, the Philippines, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Lebanon, among others. Zika can cause birth defects, including a devastating syndrome known as microcephaly in which babies are born with unusually small heads and brains. Nearly 1,300 babies have been born in Brazil with the irreversible defect since the mosquito-borne Zika began circulating there last year. While saying it is safe for most people attending the Olympic Games, the WHO earlier this month urged those traveling to Brazil to take precautions against mosquito bites.

2016-05-29 10:01 By AFP www.mid-day.com

68 Virat Kohli is the world's best batsman: Geoff Lawson Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson has heaped praise on India’s in-form Test captain Virat Kohli, saying the star batsman is ‘arguably the number one batsman in the world’. Coconut GRIP: Former Oz pacer Geoff Lawson (right) discusses fast bowling with India squad member Shardul Thakur on Saturday. Pic/PTI “Kohli at the moment, is arguably the number one batsman in the world. He is in the form of his life. I was impressed with him when I saw him on the first tour to Australia (in 2011-12),” Lawson told reporters yesterday. “He was (among) the few Indian batsmen who took on the challenge of playing on the bouncy Australian wickets,” said the former Australia fast bowler, who is on a short coaching sting at the Payyade Sports Club in suburban Kandivili. Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur, who has been picked for India’s upcoming four-Test series in the West Indies, was felicitated by Lawson in the presence of Mumbai Cricket Association’s joint secretary, PV Shetty

2016-05-29 09:56 By PTI www.mid-day.com

69 Victorious Real Madrid get heroes welcome in Spanish capital An open top bus emblazoned with the word "Campeones" (Champions) carried the team, who showed off the trophy to fans who had spent hours awaiting their heroes in the heart of the city. "How can I not love you!," shouted the ecstatic crowd at the Plaza de Cibeles -- a traditional meeting point for Real's trophy celebrations. Three-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo struck the winning spot-kick in a 5-3 penalties victory over Atletico Madrid at Milan's San Siro stadium. It is the second time in three years that Real have defeated Atletico in the final. The players snapped photos of the raucous crowd from a platform specially erected at Cibeles, and team captain Sergio Ramos waved the large silver trophy for the cheering supporters. At Real's Santiago Bernabeu stadium around 50,000 supporters had followed the action from the tense final on four giant television screens. The Real Madrid players, who arrived home from Milan around 6:00 am (0400 GMT), headed directly for Cibeles where the fans had been celebrating since midnight. The football-mad Spanish capital of 3.2 million people had been dominated by the two clubs crests and colours in a frenzied build-up to the final, which was expected to attract a worldwide audience of 180 million people in over 200 countries. Praise poured in for Real Madrid, including from Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. "Epic final in the League of Champions," he tweeted. "Congratulations to all... for the 11th. " Another public celebration with the team is planned for Sunday night in their stadium, which will follow a reception with city leaders. "I am delighted. Two Champions League titles in three years, it is incredible," said Monica Gonzalez, a 25-year-old Real fan. "They (Atletico) deserved it. They almost played better. I am happy my team won, but it could have been any of the two teams. " However, Gonzalez's boyfriend Jaime de Francisco, an Atletico fan, couldn't hide his disappointment as once again the red and white half of Madrid was forced to life in Real's shadow. Just 500 metres (yards) away from wild scenes of celebration at Cibeles, the Neptuno fountain -- where Atletico fans go to celebrate their triumphs -- was empty. Spanish daily sports newspaper Marca captured the mood, describing Real as "the king of Europe", adding that manager Zinedine Zidane had been "touched by a magic wand". "He was born to play for Real Madrid... and to lead them," wrote the paper. Spain's bestselling El Pais newspaper described the final as "unforgettable and gruelling", with an editorial arguing that Atletico have nothing to regret, saying that they were "far superior at the start, (and) must be gritting their teeth".

2016-05-29 09:56 Michaela Cancela www.timeslive.co.za

70 IPL 9: It's Kohli vs Warner as Royal Challengers face Sunrisers Hyderabad Bangalore: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is where it all started for both teams, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. When they faced off in what was their tournament opener on April 12, they knew they would meet again soon, in Hyderabad, for the second leg. Neither would have thought at that point they would also meet in the title clash, that too in Bangalore. David Warner and Virat Kohli Much water has flowed under the Arabian Sea since then and here we are, two teams with completely opposite strengths, but led by two similarly determined individuals, all set, the rain Gods permitting, to battle it out tonight for the top prize in the Indian Premier League. The battle is certainly going to be between Hyderabad’s clever bowling and the mighty Bangalore batting, with the hosts starting with the advantage that the conditions here — the normally batting-friendly pitch and shortish boundaries — may well negate the Hyderabad bowling. Then again, with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in such tremendous form, not to forget the looming presence of Chris Gayle and the class of KL Rahul, does it matter what the bowlers, led by Purple Cap holder Bhuvneshwar Kumar, can come up with? After all Kolkata Knight Riders, perhaps the one side with a better attack, if only for the sheer variety they possess, were tamed in Kolkata. And yes, while April 12 is long gone, it cannot be forgotten that RCB clobbered 227 that night. Then again, that was the opening game and since than the SRH bowling, always known for its ability to restrict the opposition, has gained ground. To add to that, while it was a near one-man show with the bat in the Qualifier against Gujarat Lions in New Delhi on Friday, David Warner now knows that he’s a got a few other batsmen who can bat around him and at times, without him. Ironically, it was a left-arm spinner from either side that helped the two sides make their way into the final, that too against the same opponent. If Bipul Sharma eased Warner’s task, Iqbal Abdulla lent De Villiers a good hand against the very same Gujarat Lions. The further irony here is while Sharma will most definitely play, the looming presence of two other left-handers in Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh in the Hyderabad camp, may well see Abdulla sit out — horses for courses being the prevailing buzzword. For the hosts, who have never won the title, while Hyderabad as a city has won once, the pressure will be on from the expectant home fans, who have moved heaven and earth to get a prized ticket. Used positively, the pressure can be turned into pleasure and that’s something Hyderabad will be wary of. Live tonight IPL: RCB vs SRH: Sony Max, Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD, Sony Six, & Sony Six HD, 20:00

2016-05-29 09:55 By Satish www.mid-day.com

71 EXCHANGE: A forced adoption, a reunion with Mom BRADLEY, Ill. (AP) - It was a hot day, almost reaching 100 degrees, when 17-year-old Theresa Benoit Ciaccio walked herself into St. Vincent’s Hospital for Unwed Mothers in the summer of 1945. Now 88, the Bourbonnais resident still recalls that being pregnant and unmarried from a large Catholic family meant keeping her baby was not an option. Ciaccio and the father of her unborn child tried to marry; they even made it to the church before her brother and father stopped the ceremony. “We were kids, I was a kid,” Ciaccio recalled. “No job and too young, they said. I did the best I could. I didn’t have a husband so I didn’t think I could raise him.” After the almost-wedding, she was whisked off to live with her aunt in Chicago and spent her summer there, working as a housekeeper for a nearby family. At seven months pregnant, she was sent to St. Vincent’s, an orphanage and hospital where girls often put their babies up for adoption in those days. Her dad drove with her, but wouldn’t go in. “I walked into the hospital myself with my suitcase,” Ciaccio said. “Just walked in. Kind of crazy. Kind of scary.” She endured two months of little privacy and the judgment of the staff. “I was petrified,” Ciaccio said. “It was like you were a criminal because you were pregnant and single.” In September, she gave birth to a son and only saw him once, sneaking back to the nursery to get a glimpse. She named him Dennis James, but knew he’d be given a new name by his adoptive parents. Ciaccio came back to her parents’ house, got her high school diploma and no one said a word about the pregnancy. Eventually, she began working, married and had two daughters. Ciaccio didn’t know 60 years later the son she gave up would find her. At the same age as when his mother gave him up for adoption, George Robbins, of Yorkville, Ill., began looking for his biological parents. Growing up an only child, he said his most important life goal was to find his mother and father, and know his father was a success. He didn’t get a break until his 60s - adoption records during World War II are almost impossible to track down, Robbins said. “I thought about him often,” Ciaccio said, adding that she frequently prayed for him. Story Continues →

2016-05-29 09:48 ADVANCE FOR www.washingtontimes.com

72 Cold War bomb shelter in Lincoln about to go off the air LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The government-issued biscuits are still sealed in their box, unused after 50 years, next to the carton of toilet tissue and commode chemical. They were intended to be opened in case of emergency, but that emergency never came, so this Cold War fallout shelter - built and buried beneath the KFOR Radio tower in a corner of Wyuka Cemetery - was all but forgotten, the Lincoln Journal Star (http://bit.ly/25jEyGN ) reported. “I don’t think there’s more than a handful of people who have seen this or know of its existence,” said Bob Cook, corporate engineer for Alpha Media, which owns the radio station. “They have no idea.” The shelter, protected by 12-inch concrete walls, was designed to withstand a catastrophe. And it was built to play a singular but critical role, allowing the radio station to continue broadcasting during the worst of times. “Emergency, emergency,” Cook suggested. “Take cover.” In 1966, the government equipped the roughly 10-by-15-foot bunker with food, water and toiletries to support several people for several days, a Geiger counter to detect the presence of radiation - and dosimeters to measure how much. The station set up a primitive broadcasting studio in the windowless room, wired to the tower above. The role of radio during the Cold War was so important that engineers at some stations were required to carry guns, Cook said, to protect their ability to communicate to the public. “That was a scary time. Everybody was panicked in those days.” But then, nothing happened. Nobody launched nukes, and nobody had to urge Lincoln to take cover. Instead, the room began filling up - with spare broadcast components, extra wheels and tires from one of the station’s vehicles, surplus furniture. The Geiger counter lost its battery, the rotary phone gathered dust. The 36-pound box of government biscuits remained unopened, and uneaten. As the station’s engineer for the past 20 years, Cook has visited the building at least once a week. He spends most of his time on the main floor, making sure KFOR’s signal is finding its way from the studio on Cornhusker Highway to the tower near 44th and Vine and then out to its listeners. He’s spent a few stormy nights there, too, keeping the station on the air, like during the tree-toppling-power-line-snapping snowfall of October 1997. But he’s often wondered about the provisions in its basement. “So far, I haven’t been able to summon the courage to open that container, but I sure would like to know what those biscuits are like,” he said. Story Continues →

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73 73 Community gardens grow in popularity in Siouxland SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - The pastor puts on a pair of brown leather work boots and goes out to the garden. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the perennial onions are in bloom. The bulbous purple flowers are easy to pick out among the barren, raised garden beds that’ll be tilled and ready for planting soon. For the second year, CrossPointe Church is offering 20 free plots, each measuring 4 by 8 feet, the Sioux City Journal (http://bit.ly/22nZwCG ) reported. Last week, there were four left. The modern community garden movement has been slowly growing in Siouxland with churches and organizations investing in local food systems, encouraging people to get active and cultivating healthier eating habits. Dan Bittinger, the boot-wearing pastor who doubles as the maintenance man in the community garden, already has his sights set on expanding during the next growing season. “We can do this. We have 13 acres of land here at church. It’s wide open,” he said. “We can provide an option for people on the west side who can’t garden or don’t know how to garden to come and do this.” Since the 1890s, Americans have turned to the soil to confront social problems such as economic recession, war, urban decline and environmental injustice, according to Smithsonian Gardens research. During World War I, gardening became a patriotic act. Responding to a food shortage in Europe, the National War Garden Commission encouraged citizens to “sow the seeds of victory” and raise their own vegetables. The campaign returned during World War II, and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt planted a victory garden at the White House. An estimated 20 million families followed suit, reportedly providing over 40 percent of the country’s fresh vegetables. Once government funding dried up and the war ended, many community gardens were abandoned. Hobby gardening thrived in the 1950s and “guerilla gardening” took root in the 1970s when activists seed bombed blighted areas in New York City. Gardening is in vogue again and being backed by First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! program and the People’s Garden Initiative, started by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in 2009. Both promote growing more community gardens to increase access to fresh, local food while combating obesity and malnutrition. CrossPointe Church, 2300 W 19th St., started its community garden to address the neighborhood’s food insecurity, which was brought to light through interactions with students at Loess Hills Elementary and residents of the income-based apartments across the street. “A lot of people that we met didn’t have fresh produce,” Bittinger said. “And they didn’t have the space to garden.” To help them get started, the church supplies seeds, tools, trellises, fertilizer and water. Gardeners are responsible for maintaining and weeding their own plots, which are nestled between the parking lot and a grove of trees. A tall fence protects the produce from wandering deer and wild turkeys. Bittinger and his family have personally enjoyed the bounty of having a community garden. Story Continues →

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74 EXCHANGE: Researcher to share black cemetery records CENTREVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Billie Turner remembers going with her father to Booker T. Washington Cemetery in rural Centreville every Memorial Day to tidy up graves and pay respect to loved ones. Today, she would have a hard time even finding the family plot with all the underbrush and thick weeds. Many headstones have been damaged, destroyed or moved by vandals. During a recent visit, Billie, 63, of Collinsville, a family engagement specialist with Head Start, couldn’t help but feel sad. “I majored in history, and this is an historical landmark,” she said. “I have family here. They’re not just statistical data.” Billie was visiting with Judy Jennings and Sandi Bennett, members of St. Clair County Genealogical Society. Judy has been researching the cemetery for 16 years, partly to help people find their ancestors. Booker T. covers 8 to 12 acres off Illinois 163. About 13,000 black people were buried from 1919 to the early 1970s. “There are so many people in St. Louis who don’t know their loved ones are buried on the Illinois side of the river,” said Sandi, 73, of Shiloh, a retired real-estate agent. “At that point in time, African American obituaries weren’t in the newspaper. The same goes for engagements and wedding anniversaries. You very rarely saw black announcements of any kind, unless it was something bad.” Judy has Booker T.’s sexton ledgers, which are full of handwritten names, dates and locations of burials and, in some cases, prices and funeral homes. She is inviting people to stop by her table at the Genealogy and History Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Swansea Improvement Association Hall, where 12 organizations will sell their publications. “I not only have the sexton records,” said Judy, 51, of O’Fallon, who works civil service at Scott Air Force Base. “I also have many of the birth and death records. What I would really like to do is get them on the Internet for free.” Judy recently helped Moses Meadows, a Virginia man who traveled to the metro-east looking for his mother’s final resting place. Ruby Meadows died in 1947 of pregnancy complications. She was 35. The family was living in Sparta but made arrangements through Nash Funeral Home in East St. Louis. “I was 6 years old at the time,” said Moses, 75, who is retired from the Air Force and Navy civil service. “We were of modest means, and my father didn’t even have enough money to buy a headstone.” The family eventually placed a flat marker, and Moses found it at Booker T. in September, after his niece saw a photo at www.ancestry.com. But it wasn’t in the right section, according to the sexton ledger. Moses moved the marker to a new plot at Sunset Gardens of Memory across the road, and the family had a memorial service. Story Continues →

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75 North Platte man trains homing pigeons for racing NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) - These birds are not homeless. They are not at all like those downtown pigeons that run amok and leave their mark on your car windshield. These pigeons are civilized and well taken care of with loving attention and training. Leon Freeman has been flying homing pigeons since 1978, and he loves his hobby, the North Platte Telegraph (http://bit.ly/25jDYZO ) reported. It is fun for him and, as most hobbies are, important therapy to help keep life on an even keel. “When I was a kid, Ray Nelson had homing pigeons, and he had my brothers and I catch them and clean the pigeon loft,” Freeman said. “We got interested in it at that time when we were still in school.” Freeman started with a small loft. In 1979, he and his wife, Carla, moved west of North Platte, where the hobby grew to include 75-80 birds and a palace disguised as a loft. Or perhaps, a loft disguised as a palace. Homing pigeons are a variety of the domestic pigeon derived from the rock pigeon. The birds are selectively bred for their ability to find their way home over extremely long distances. Freeman has a flock of “old” pigeons and a flock of “young” pigeons that are in training. “I started training these young birds earlier in April,” Freeman said. “Their first competition will be in August.” He starts by releasing the young birds from the loft. They usually just walk on the roof of the building. Each day they venture out a little farther until they begin to fly out and around the loft, which is separate from the house. The old birds are well seasoned and have logged a lot of miles. “I release the old birds and they fly around in circles for a half hour to an hour,” Freeman said. “I do that a few times a week so they stay in shape for the races.” Freeman belongs to the North Platte Flyers, a local club with nine members. The races for the old birds run from the first of April through the end of June. The young birds then fly from Aug. 20 through Oct. 8. The distances for the mature birds range from 100-600 miles. Everything is tracked electronically. Freeman has a computerized system in his loft that marks when the bird flies in through the entrance. The time is recorded and standings are determined in comparison with the other lofts. Since the distances are slightly different depending on where the loft is located, the average speed is calculated and broken down to yards per minute, which determines the winner. “Our first race of the season we had 322 birds turned up that left at 8 a.m. from Kearney,” Freeman said. “The nine lofts in North Platte competed together in this race. At 10:20.41 is when my bird came in and I won that race.” Freeman’s winning bird flew at a speed of 1,240.220 yards per minute. Bird speeds average 50-80 mph, depending on the weather. In 2006, Freeman had a bird that not only won a race, but set a significant record. “My distance was 556 miles,” Freeman said. “It set a national speed record. The record the bird broke was 1,907 yards a minute. When my bird broke the record, it was at 1,976 yards a minute.” Story Continues →

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76 Tropical Storm Bonnie soaks S. Carolina over holiday weekend CHARLESTON, S. C. (AP) - Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Bonnie soaked the coast of South Carolina ruining the start of Memorial Day weekend. Top sustained winds reached 45 mph (75 kph) early Sunday morning, making it the season’s second-named tropical storm, four days before the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. The center of Bonnie, which was stationary Saturday night, was about 100 miles (165 kilometers) south-southeast of Charleston as of 2 a.m. EDT, the Miami-based center said in an advisory. Bonnie was moving toward the coast at 6 mph (9 kph) and tropical storm warnings remained in effect for the entire South Carolina coast. Heavy rain and dangerous surf kept people off the Georgia, South Carolina and southern North Carolina beaches on Saturday. No evacuations have been ordered, with forecasters saying the biggest danger will likely be from locally heavy rain. Officials in Charleston were monitoring the winds. The area has 15 bridges over water than are at least 65-feet tall that are closed when winds get 40 mph or above. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the South Carolina coast and forecasters said an isolated tornado or two will be possible early Sunday over the immediate coastal region from central South Carolina through southern North Carolina. The storm is expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain across much of the area this weekend, with 6 inches possible in some spots. Near Myrtle Beach, authorities said they were worried mostly about heavy rain causing dangerous driving conditions as thousands of bikers and their motorcycles make their annual trip to the area. The first Atlantic storm of 2016 was Hurricane Alex, which made an unseasonable debut in January over the far eastern Atlantic. The storm was the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic in January since 1938 and made landfall in the Azores on Jan. 15.

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77 Off-road club blazes trails in Iowa for 20 years WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - The Riverview Recreation Area is a jewel among the state’s all-terrain vehicle parks. But it was still a diamond in the rough when Lorne Lee and other volunteers with the Trailblazers Off Road Club showed up in the late 1990s ready to transform the area once dubbed “the pits,” The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (http://bit.ly/22nZj2t ) reported. “When we first took that on and started cleaning it up we filled up three 30- foot roll-off Dumpsters, and we had piles and piles of tires stacked next to them,” Lee said. Somebody even found a loaded handgun. Lee now serves as president of the Independence-based Trailblazers, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The 200-acre park the club built and operates in concert with Waterloo Leisure Services and Iowa Department of Natural Resources was the first of its kind in Iowa and is still considered the gold standard for an urban off- highway vehicle park. Mike Bonser, a DNR conservation officer, wasn’t initially thrilled when the Trailblazers formed in 1996 and started pushing to develop riding trails in the sand pits. “A lot of bad things had happened out there over the years, and I really didn’t want that in my area,” Bonser said. “But they converted it into a well- organized, well-maintained place that was family-oriented. “After that park got developed it eliminated a lot of my issues in the game management areas and other parks,” he added. “People (with off-road vehicles) have a place to go now and it makes all the rest of the public areas that much nicer.” While some volunteer efforts wane over the years, the Trailblazers continue to maintain the area so the taxpayers don’t foot the bills. “The Trailblazers have been great partners at Riverview,” said Leisure Services Director Paul Huting. “They do virtually all of the maintenance and management of the OHV Park, and they have done a good job of accessing grants and donations to fund improvements and expansions at the park.” The Trailblazers have about 50 memberships now, including individuals and families from all over the Midwest, Lee said. While the Riverview park may be the club’s focus, members also go on rides elsewhere, work with local governments to help set up ordinances for off-road vehicles, raise money for charitable causes and hold other events. Lee noted the club has an annual ride on Buchanan County roads through Amish country each year. “We go on spring rides,” he said. “It’s a great way to spend time with the family and you can put in 60 miles in one day.” While the 20th anniversary allowed the club to reflect on its accomplishments and thank those people and numerous community organizations that have offered support over the years, Lee noted the club also is anxious to welcome the next generation of volunteers. More information about the club and membership opportunities can be found on the organization’s website at www.trailblazersoffroadclub.com or on Facebook. Story Continues →

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78 Denial of military honors at Arlington stings WASPs SWEETWATER, Texas (AP) - It’s been a difficult year for fans and former members of the U. S. Army’s Women’s Airforce Service Pilots. The WASPs, if you are unfamiliar with local history, were female pilots trained in Sweetwater during World War II to fly military aircraft in the United States and Canada. The first women who applied for the civil service jobs were required to already have 500 hours of flight time (compared with 200 for men), received lower pay than any male counterpart, and could only fly the smallest trainers or liaison aircraft. That changed over time, at least partially. Eventually, only 35 hours were required for entry. But more importantly, the 1,102 WASPs who served during the war ended up flying every type of aircraft in the nation’s arsenal. WASPs ferried aircraft across the country, or performed flight duties while training male pilots. Two WASPs flew the B-29 bomber, notorious then for catastrophic engine fires, and demonstrated to the reluctant male pilots that it could be done safely. “Jackie Cochran herself called these the ‘dishwashing jobs of the Army,’” said Sarah Byrn Rickman, referring to WASP founder Jacqueline Cochran. An author of seven books about the WASPs, Rickman spoke by phone from Colorado Springs, Colorado. “They were the jobs the men really didn’t want to do because they considered them boring or beneath them,” she told the Abilene Reporter- News (http://bit.ly/1Wh7vl9). “But the women wanted to, because they would do anything to fly.” That included towing targets 50 yards behind an airplane for anti-aircraft gunners on the ground to practice on. Or taking a plane up into the air to see if the mechanics had really done as good of a job as they said they had on a reconditioned engine. Thirty-eight WASPs lost their lives in the line of duty. Most of the casualties were due to mechanical failure; others were simply accidents, such as Cornelia Fort’s. Fort died March 21, 1943, during a mission to ferry BT-13s to Love Field in Dallas. One of the male pilots flying alongside clipped Fort’s plane, causing it to crash near Merkel. She never had time to bail out, and Fort was the first female military pilot to die. Another WASP death was more mysterious. On the website Wings-AcrossAmerica.us, Susana J. Kelly writes how Betty Taylor, a California WASP, was ferrying a camp chaplain in September 1943 when their A-24 flipped during landing. The weight of the aircraft crushed the canopy, killing them both. An investigation determined traces of sugar were found in the fuel tanks; just a small amount would seize up any engine. The saboteur never was caught. Given the amount of flight hours earned by WASPs, the percentage of deaths within the program was low. Still, WASPs were denied government insurance and death benefits. The pilots’ families had to pay for their funerals. The WASP program ran from early 1942 until it was closed in December 1944. “They went home, they got married, they had kids, they got jobs. They did all the things all the other women did,” Rickman said. “They didn’t forget about their WASP service, but they were basically told not to talk about it.” Story Continues →

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79 The Latest: Suspect arrested in shooting of Georgia deputy ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop south of Atlanta (all times local): 1:05 a.m. Authorities in Georgia say a suspect has been arrested after a sheriff’s deputy was shot in the face during a traffic stop south of Atlanta. Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor tells WTVM-TV (http://bit.ly/1TMuzrK) that 24-year-old Joe Lee Garrett was arrested just hours after the shooting happened about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Police say Garrett turned himself in and was transported to Russell County Jail. He is being charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, and is currently being held as a fugitive from justice in relation to the shooting. No other arrests have been made and the case remains under investigation. Police s previously said three people were inside a 1994 blue Chevrolet Caprice on I-85 southbound, about 80 miles south of downtown Atlanta, when they were stopped by the deputy. It was not immediately known why the sheriff’s deputy stopped the car. The deputy suffered a single shot to the face, above the left eye, while walking up to the vehicle Jolley said. He was rushed to a hospital and is being treated. The condition of the deputy was not immediately known Saturday night. ___ 11:46 p.m. Police are searching for three suspects after a sheriff’s deputy was shot in the face during a traffic stop south of Atlanta Saturday evening. Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley told WTVM-TV (http://bit.ly/1TMuzrK) that the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Three people were inside a 1994 blue Chevrolet Caprice on I-85 southbound, about 80 miles south of downtown Atlanta, when they were stopped by the deputy. It was not immediately known why the sheriff’s deputy stopped the car. The deputy suffered a single shot to the face, above the left eye, while walking up to the vehicle Jolley said. He was rushed to a hospital and is being treated. The condition of the deputy was not immediately known Saturday night. Story Continues →

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80 Business professor loves every minute of 37- year career HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Not too many people have what William “Bill” Smith has. He is passionate about his job. The University of Southern Mississippi marketing professor will definitely miss coming to work when he retires June 30 after a 37-year career teaching students. “Think about what we do,” he said. “Every single day you get to touch somebody’s life. You never know how something you said impacts someone’s life and it goes on and on.” Smith’s current responsibilities are demanding. In addition to the courses he teaches, the 69-year-old is chairman of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Sport Management. He’s also interim chairman of the Department of Marketing and Merchandising. But teaching is his first love, a relationship that began in college. “College changed my life. I saw what my potential was,” Smith said. “The most influential thing - I had never once thought about teaching. I had trouble getting up in front of people. “We had to give a speech in English (class). I went so fast the professor made me give the whole thing over again.” But Smith didn’t let that first shaky experience stop him. “I took an elective - supervised teaching,” he said. “That’s where I got the bug. I couldn’t get it out of my mind. The opportunity to interact and see the light bulbs go off in somebody’s mind.” Smith said without college he would have never pursued the career he so loves. “It can change your life. Change the way you look at the world - change the way you think,” he said. “Because I ran at a weakness, I ended up making a living (by) talking. What knowledge does best is reduce fear.” Faye Gilbert, dean of the College of Business, had Smith for a teacher in the early 1980s. “He was a wonderful teacher, but he took no prisoners,” she remembered. “He expected you to achieve professional-level work. “You don’t walk in late and say, ‘I just couldn’t do that.’ It didn’t feel like a classroom so much as the first step of your career.” Even when Gilbert went from former student to being Smith’s boss, he didn’t stop teaching her. When she took over as dean in summer 2013, he gave her three articles to read on leadership in business schools. “Whenever he can tell I’m struggling, there will be an article in my email or in my mailbox and I know it came from him,” Gilbert said. “He still expects me to give it my best professional effort.” James Tisdale, director of external relations for the College of Business, agrees that Smith is one tough professor. Story Continues →

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81 Bay St. Louis native’s twins make big screen debut SLIDELL, La. (AP) - Bay St. Louis native Jessica Favre said she has no ambition to be the next Kris Jenner, the popular “momager” and mother to all things Kardashian - Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Rob, as well as daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner. But that doesn’t mean she does not have any experience with being a showbiz mom. Favre’s twins, Reid and Riley Brown, will be making their big-screen debut July 29 when the comedy “Bad Moms” hits theaters. In the film, the Brown twins, who are 13 months old, play the twins of one of the film’s stars, Kristen Bell. “Bad Moms” is the latest comedy from writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the duo who penned “The Hangover” trilogy. It is the story of mothers, played by Bell, Mila Kunis and Kathryn Hahn, who temporarily ditch their maternal responsibilities. It began filming in New Orleans in January. Favre, a 2007 graduate of Bay High who lives in Slidell, said she found the film’s production company on Facebook. “Someone tagged me in a post on Facebook that said the casting company was looking for 6-month-old twins,” she said. “My twins were a little older, but I sent them some pictures and about a week later we got a call back saying the directors thought they were adorable.” She said she learned in December the twins got the role, and they arrived on set in New Orleans in February to begin filming their scenes. “We filmed for four days,” Favre said. “They said they may need some more, but we got all of their scenes done in four days.” Once on set, Favre said Lucas and Moore, who also directed the film, were very relaxed with Reid and Riley. “They were very nice,” she said. “We didn’t have early calls but we did have to sit around and wait, but they took really good care of us.” Favre said her babies had to do a bit of method acting on their first day on the set. “On the first day, they were in great moods, and they were smiling and happy, but they wanted them to cry because Kristen was really stressed out in the scene,” she said. “My job is to make them not cry, so we had to take their pacifiers and I had to get where they couldn’t see me - it was nerve- wracking.” The twins did most of their scenes at Ursuline Academy, a private all-girls school on State Street, Favre said. In real life, Bell is married to actor Dax Shepard (“Parenthood”) and they have two daughters, Lincoln and Delta Bell. Favre said the actress easily slipped into “mommy mode” with the twins. “Kristen was great,” she said. “If they had to cry in the scene, as soon as it was over with, she was laughing with them, and singing to them and trying to get them to stop crying - she was so great.” Story Continues → 2016-05-29 09:48 - www.washingtontimes.com

82 Veterans see tax break as way to make Minnesota competitive ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two days after the Minnesota legislative session ended in chaos, Bob Dettmer sat silently as a small group of military veterans in the State Office Building gave him a round of applause. After almost a decade of work, a provision to remove Minnesota’s tax on a military veteran’s retirement pay was tucked away in a 600-page budget bill and the Republican representative from Forest Lake was closer than he’d ever been to seeing it become a reality. The retired Army reserve warrant officer had repeatedly tried to repeal the tax for veterans in Minnesota in an effort to make the state both more attractive to retired veterans and more livable for those already here. Now, that budget bill sits on the desk of Gov. Mark Dayton, who was expected to take Memorial Day weekend to consider the entire package before making a decision next week. Veterans and some lawmakers have long pushed to exempt military retirement pay from the state’s income tax. They argue it’s one of many reasons Minnesota can’t compete with other states for veterans who, upon leaving the service, are told which states are the friendliest to them. “Minnesota will be on that list now as one of the best places,” said Dettmer, adding that the state’s strong education system and quality of life make it attractive but high taxes have made it a tough sell. There are about 370,000 military service members currently in Minnesota, but only 19,000 retired veterans, a fact advocates say is because other states are more appealing for former service members. If Dayton signs it into law, Minnesota will go from being one of the only states that taxes an entire military pension to one of at least 12 that tax none of it. “The rest of the states have not been idle in this process,” said Dan Severson, a former Republican state representative who began trying to repeal the tax in the early 2000s before passing the baton to Dettmer. Some of those who have opposed the exemption in the past argue it would shift more of a burden onto other, younger taxpayers and that the exemption wouldn’t draw as many retired veterans as advocates hope. Combined with another new provision that bumps a tax credit for lower- income and disabled veterans up to $1,000, removing the tax on the pension fund is estimated to cost the state about $25 million in the next two- year budget cycle. Veterans can decide which piece to use when doing their taxes, although most who qualify will likely choose to be full exempt. Ben Johnson, the interim legislative director of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, told the Military Action Group, the military advocacy group that Dettmer leads, earlier in the week that compromise from both sides freed the pension tax after so long. He said the governor’s office asked for $25 million for preschool funding and that that was key to getting the tax break for veterans. “It was both parties being willing to give and take,” he said. For Dettmer, the issue is deeply personal. He served in Kuwait as a warrant officer after his Army reserve unit was called up following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. His sons, twins who both graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, now serve in the Army and the National Guard. Sitting in front of the group of veterans Tuesday morning, Dettmer said they’ve made significant progress, but there’s still much more to do. “Now we can tell our veterans: Minnesota’s a place to come, to retire here, to raise your family here,” he said.

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83 Finally allowed 2nd child, older Chinese parents turn to IVF BEIJING (AP) - China’s decision to allow all married couples to have two children is driving a surge in demand for fertility treatment among older women, putting heavy pressure on clinics and breaking down past sensitivities, and even shame, about the issue. The rise in in vitro fertilization points to the deferred dreams of many parents who long wanted a second child, but were prevented by a strict population control policy in place for more than 30 years. That, in turn, is shifting prevailing attitudes in China regarding fertility treatments - formerly a matter of such sensitivity that couples were reluctant to tell even their parents or other family members that they were having trouble conceiving. “More and more women are coming to ask to have their second child,” said Dr. Liu Jiaen, who runs a private hospital in Beijing treating infertility through IVF, in which an egg and sperm are combined in a laboratory dish and the resulting embryo transferred to a woman’s uterus. Liu estimated that the numbers of women coming to him for IVF had risen by 20 percent since the relaxation of the policy, which came into effect at the start of the year. Before, the average age of his patients was about 35. Now most of them are older than 40 and some of the women are fast approaching 50, he said. “They have a very low chance to get pregnant so they are in a hurry. They really want to have a child as soon as possible,” he said. Chen Yun is 39 and was in the hospital waiting to have the procedure for the first time. She and her husband already have a 7-year-old son and their families are encouraging them to have a second child. “We are coming to the end of our childbearing years. It may be difficult for me to get pregnant naturally because my husband’s sperm may have a problem, so we want to resolve this problem through IVF,” she said. Chen said she hoped having a brother or sister would make their son happier, more responsible and less self-absorbed. “We had siblings when we were children. I had a younger sister and we felt very happy when playing together,” she said. “Now that every couple has one child, two generations - parents and grandparents - take care of the child. They give the only child too much attention.” If her son has a younger brother or sister to look out for, he may not “think too much about himself like a little emperor,” Chen said. Over the past two decades, IVF technology has developed rapidly in China, where about 10 percent of couples are estimated to need the procedure to conceive. In 2014, 700,000 women had IVF treatments, according to the health commission’s Women’s and Children’s Department, which said in a statement that demand for all types of fertility treatment had risen following the policy relaxation, including the use of traditional Chinese medicine. “Currently, fertility centers at renowned medical organizations in Beijing and Shanghai and others are under increased pressure for treatments,” the department said. Previously, China limited most urban couples to one child and rural couples to two if their first was a girl. There were exceptions for ethnic minorities, and city dwellers could break the policy if they were willing to pay a fee calculated at several times a household’s annual income. While authorities credit the policy introduced in 1979 with preventing 400 million extra births, many demographers argue the fertility rate would have fallen anyway as China’s economy developed and education levels rose. Intended to curb a surging population, the policy has been blamed for skewing China’s demographics by reducing the size of the future workforce at a time when children and society face increasing demands from the growing ranks of the elderly. It also inflated the ratio of boys to girls as female fetuses were selectively aborted, while compelling many women to have forced abortions or give up their second children for adoption, leaving many families devastated. Story Continues →

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84 6 years after the big spill, little known of Gulf dolphins GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Kristi Fazioli slowed the Boston Whaler and cut the engine when a fin finally emerged where the Houston Ship Channel passes Bolivar Peninsula. At the bow, Sherah Loe, a graduate student, readied her camera. “Anybody have eyes on them?” Loe asked. “No,” Fazioli replied, with a laugh. “Just that one.” “They’re sneaky,” Loe said. The group of researchers grew quiet and scanned the ripples. A minute slowly passed. Then a dolphin leapt from the bay, its body glinting in the sun for a split second. Fins and tails belonging to at least nine animals, including two calves, quickly sluiced through the water. For 15 minutes, they swam around the boat, almost close enough to reach out and touch. Fazioli heads the Texas Bottlenose Dolphin Research Collaborative, counting and cataloging the mammals as she and other researchers across the Gulf of Mexico try to rectify what the Deepwater Horizon disaster underscored - humans know close to nothing about local bottlenose dolphin populations, which can provide a wealth of information about the environment. The Marine Mammal Protection Act, as amended in 1994, requires the National Marine Fisheries Service to study and report on dolphin species, population estimates, reproductive rates, major threats and other trends. But when scientists, government officials and congressmen focused on the effects of the Deepwater Horizon spill, it became clear that the underfunded fisheries service hadn’t done its job over the years and was depending on outdated data, much of it at least 10 years old. Six years later, the problem persists. Many population estimates, according to the service’s May 2015 report on bottlenose dolphins in bays and estuaries across the northern Gulf, are obsolete in a world where scientists constantly come up against a hard wall: Data more than 8 years old is considered scientifically useless, the Houston Chronicle (http://bit.ly/1RoUTAe) reported. The research expedition had begun at San Leon’s Cat Point one recent morning, sunny but windy, with choppy waters as Fazioli steered the whaler toward the ship channels. The University of Houston-Clear Lake researcher paused a quarter-mile from shore to record water conditions, then picked up speed, directing the 25-foot boat along the Texas City Dike. “This can be the tough part,” she said, the breeze whipping at her hair. “Looking for dolphins does not just mean gazing out at the horizon.” It means hours at sea, eyes searching, fighting the glare, focusing on fins. Some days, the waters teem with dolphins, others they’re nowhere to be found. This day, the pod of dolphins made for a brief frenzy among the researchers. Loe shot a series of photographs, her quick-fire shutter mixing with the sound of rushing water. Fazioli wrote details from the sighting on a clipboard she would use, along with Loe’s pictures, to build her growing catalog of Galveston Bay’s dolphins. Fazioli and other researchers say it’s important to study dolphins because as top marine predators, they can serve as an indicator of the health of local habitats. Just as coal miners used canaries to recognize when the air became toxic, dolphins are a sentinel species that can serve as a warning system for harmful levels of contaminants in the ocean. They can also reveal other public health concerns: toxins, the effects of rising sea levels and global warming, the impact of natural disasters. “They spend their lives being exposed to a lot of the same thing we are,” Fazioli said. “They’re eating the fish here.” Story Continues →

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85 Bennett vows to 'go all the way' in showdown with Netanyahu over cabinet, Liberman vote Education Minister Naftali Bennett’s showdown with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will come to a test Sunday afternoon at a scheduled meeting of the Security Cabinet. Expectations are that Netanyahu and Bennett will try to reach a compromise before the meeting although there is concern that Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked will skip the meeting to send a defiant message to Netanyahu. Last week, Bennett said his Bayit Yehudi party will not vote in favor of Avigdor Liberman’s appointment as defense minister if Netanyahu does not appoint a military secretary to the Security Cabinet, in order to better facilitate communications between the defense establishment and ministers in the Security Cabinet. Bennett remained defiant on Sunday, telling associates that he planned to “go all the way” with his ultimatum to Netanyahu. “Our demand is simple and dramatic – that the commander of the IDF and the chief of staff, the Security Cabinet, which is the body that makes the fateful decisions regarding life death, stop being blind,” Bennett posted on Facebook early Sunday. “Today, it is blind out of choice.” An initial vote on Liberman’s appointment is expected at some point Sunday within the government, whose ministers will need to approve the appointment before the new coalition is brought to the Knesset for approval on Monday. Netanyahu has threatened to fire Bennett, Shaked and Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel if they oppose Liberman’s appointment as defense minister in the Sunday government vote. Bennett’s call came after portions of the State Comptroller’s report on 2014’s Operation Protective Edge leaked, which were critical of the Netanyahu and then-defense minister Moshe Ya’alon for insufficiently informing ministers of what was happening. The Winograd Report following the 2006 Second Lebanon War also called for Security Cabinet members to be better informed. On Friday, Netanyahu announced that he intends to constitute a special committee tasked with devising recommendations on how to improve the way Security Cabinet ministers receive information on national security matters. The team will be led by former head of the National Security Council Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror and joined by Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yohanan Locker and Joseph Ciechanover, who has served as legal counsel for the Defense and Foreign Ministries. Bennett, however, rejected the compromise, which Netanyahu announced to the public without informing him. “No spin by the prime minister will save lives, and certainly not another meaningless committee of the kind he forms from time to time,” Bayit Yehudi’s spokeswoman said. The spokeswoman referred to the panel Locker led on the defense budget, which recommended in 2015 ways to make the IDF more efficient, while gradually growing its budget over the years, pointing out that it still has not been discussed in the security cabinet nor implemented. "We suggest that, instead of dealing in petty politics and briefings against the Bayit Yehudi all day, the prime minister simply open the [comptroller’s] report on Protective Edge, where he will see findings written in blood that are screaming to be implemented.” She added: “Neutralizing the cabinet is a clear and present danger, and no spin will cover up our demand, which still stands, to fix the failures of Protective Edge and fix the Security Cabinet

2016-05-29 09:47 LAHAV HARKOV www.jpost.com

86 Moeen Ali scores 155 as England take control over Sri Lanka Chester-Le-Street (UK): Moeen Ali capitalised on poor Sri Lanka fielding with an innings of 155 not out as England established a commanding position on the second day of the second Test at the Riverside on Saturday. Moeen Ali Ali’s century, his second Test hundred, was the cornerstone of England’s 498 for nine declared. At stumps, Sri Lanka were 91 for eight in reply, a deficit of 407 runs with two wickets remaining in the first innings. For England pacer Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad claimed three wickets each, while James Anderson took two wickets.

2016-05-29 09:45 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

87 Chabahar deal 'not finished'; Pakistan, China welcome: Iran Islamabad: The trilateral agreement between India, Iran and Afghanistan on the strategic Chabahar port is “not finished” and Pakistan and China are welcome to join it, a media report on Saturday quoted the Iranian envoy as saying. The Chabahar port agreement between Iran, India and Afghanistan is “not limited to these three countries”, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honerdoost said. The offer to cooperate had first been extended to Pakistan and then China, implying neither had expressed interest, he said while speaking on Pakistan-Iran relations at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad (ISSI), Dawn newspaper reported. The envoy said that both are sister ports, and Chabahar port authorities would extend cooperation to Gwadar. “The deal is not finished. We are waiting for new members. Pakistan, our brotherly neighbours and China, a great partner of the Iranians and a good friend of Pakistan, are both welcome. India was a good friend during the sanctions, the only country to import oil from us during sanctions,” Honerdoost said. The deal is still on the table for both Pakistan and China, assuring that “Chabahar is not a rival to Gwadar,” Ahmed Saffee, a research fellow at the ISSI, quoted the Iranian envoy as saying.

2016-05-29 09:43 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

88 Zlatan Ibrahimovic not decided on his next club: Agent Paris: Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s next club has not been decided despite interest from Manchester United, according to his agent Mino Raiola. Ibrahimovic “Does it have to be United that Zlatan goes to? Will the whole of Sweden not sleep if it does not happen? We have yet to decide, it’ll be a surprise in the end. Everyone talks about United, which is why I don’t talk to journalists a lot,” Raiola said. “There are clubs in England and Europe, some outside of Europe, but everyone thinks he must go to Man United. It’s not true.”

2016-05-29 09:42 By IANS www.mid-day.com

89 You & Eye: Weekly humour series that demystifies blindness Read today's comic on visual disability by ace artist Nala Ponnappa, curated by XRCVC. ORG. Want a copy of the comic? Grab today's Sunday mid- day newspaper and head to the relaunched Timepass section!

2016-05-29 09:40 By A www.mid- day.com

90 Khloe Kardashian's family welcomes her divorce with Lamar Odom London: Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian’s family is reportedly happy that she has filed for divorce from Lamar Odom. The 31-year-old “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star called off her divorce from the 36-year-old former NBA star last year in order to help him recover following his collapse at a Nevada brothel but has now filed the papers again and is ready to move on, reported Femalefirst. Khloe “Everyone in her family is happy that she is moving on. She has all the support possible,” a source said. Khloe married Lamar in 2009 following a whirlwind romance and filed for divorce four years later after discovering he had been cheating on her and taking drugs.

2016-05-29 09:38 By PTI www.mid-day.com

91 Narayan Rane set to return to Maharashtra state legislature Former CM Narayan Rane, who lost two successive Assembly polls in the last two years, is set to return to the state legislature, as the Congress party cleared his candidature for the legislative council polls on Saturday. Narayan Rane Congress does not have enough fire power to take on the BJP government in the state, and Rane is seen as the potent weapon against the BJP. The Congress is yet to announce a candidate for one more seat. Sources said that the party will allow the NCP to contest two seats and help the former ally in voting as well. Rane’s rehabilitation means more trouble for the government as well as his detractors within the Congress who were happy to see him languishing on the sidelines. Rane’s tenure as an opposition leader in the Congress-NCP government (1999-2005) is remembered as one of the finest chapters of state legislative history. He switched sides to become a minister in the Congress government and then lost 2014 assembly polls from Konkan. 2016-05-29 09:36 By Dharmendra www.mid-day.com

92 No-one above the law‚ including the president: Nkoana-Mashabane He’s got hit after hit, is one of the most talked about musicians in the country and signed a massive deal with MTN. So, there’s really no doubt that Cassper Nyovest knows what he is talking about.

2016-05-29 09:26 Tmg Digital www.timeslive.co.za

93 German spy chief says ISIS planning attack at Euro 2016 championship in France Germany's spy chief said Saturday that ISIS is planning a large scale attack at the Euro 2016 championship in France, the Daily Mail reported. Hans-Georg Maassen, head of the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution said that while there were no known plans in action, German intelligence admitted they had heard "quite a lot of background noise" which suggested the plot. At least 2.5 million people are due to attend the championship, spread across 10 stadiums. The games are set to begin June 10. Tensions remain high in France, still recovering from the November 2015 attacks in Paris, which included three explosions near the Stade de France national sports stadium. France is preparing in advance for any potential attacks, saying that some games may be played behind closed doors depending on the threat level. In a move to bolster security, France is deploying an unprecedented 90,000 police, soldiers and other security officials, including security from visiting countries competing in the games. Despite the threats, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said he was determined to keep plans intact and hold the games as planned. "France must remain France and that is why, despite the high level of the terrorist threat which continues to weigh on our country ... the Tour de France will take place and in the same way, that is the reason why the football Euro 2016 will take place. It will take place because nobody, and especially not the terrorists, will prevent us from continuing to live normally," he said.

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94 Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Tariq Pandit surrenders in Kashmir Srinagar: In one of the biggest catches in recent months, a top Hizbul Mujahideen militant Tariq Pandit, a close aide of the terror group’s poster boy Burhan Wani, was arrested on Saturday after he surrendered to police in Pulwama. Considered as a category A militant, Pandit figured prominently with Burhan in various pictures and videos that were posted by the terror group last year. Pandit carried a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh for information leading to his arrest. There were conflicting reports as senior police officials of Pulwama district in South Kashmir said that Pandit had surrendered but the army maintained that he had been apprehended. A senior police official said that he was put under arrest after he surrendered to the army unit in Pulwama. A defence spokesman issued a statement saying that a “major blow” had been dealt to the banned Hizbul Mujahideen with the arrest of Pandit in a “well coordinated swift operation” on Saturday on Newa-Pinglana road in the district. He said based on specific intelligence input regarding the movement of a Hizb militant near Karimabad, a joint mobile vehicle check post was established by Army and police in the morning hours. “The movement of the terrorist was kept under constant surveillance. As the terrorist closed in, he was apprehended by the team of Rashtriya Rifle battalion, along with one 9 mm pistol and two Chinese grenades were recovered from him,” the spokesman said. He said the militant was involved in many terror-related incidents in the district.

2016-05-29 09:18 By Agencies www.mid-day.com

95 Diokno: ‘No comment’ on Duterte offer for him to head DBM Former budget chief and University of the Philippines economics professor Benjamin E. Diokno on Sunday declined to comment on President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s announcement that he was being offered the top post of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). “Sorry, I can’t comment at the moment,” was Diokno’s response when asked by the Inquirer via text if he would accept Duterte’s offer to assume the budget secretary post anew. Diokno headed the DBM under President Joseph Estrada. Duterte on Saturday night told reporters in Davao City that he had asked former national treasurer Leonor Briones to head the Department of Education, while the DBM post was offered to Diokno. /rga

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96 96 Yahoo - Introducing Fair Play on Yahoo Sports Daily Fantasy Yahoo Launches Key Changes in Daily Fantasy to Help Level the Playing Field for Fans Including Entry Limits, Labeling of Veteran Players and No Scripting --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced important changes to its Sports Daily Fantasy product to make contests more transparent and fun for all users. Changes include limiting entries to a max of 10 entries per user per contest (and in no event can a single user's entries make up more than 1% of total entries in a contest), clearly identifying Veteran players with a badge, and prohibiting the use of any type of scripting tool to upload or edit entries. "We first launched Yahoo Sports Daily Fantasy back in because it was an exciting addition to our product suite and because our users were clamoring for it," said , Head of Product for and Finance. "Yahoo Fantasy Sports has tens of millions of registered fans and we are making these changes today as the result of months of user experience and customer requests. values an environment that is transparent and trustworthy. We also want to provide the best Fantasy games for true sports fans. does both. " As daily fantasy continues to evolve, the labeling of a small percentage of "Veteran" players with a distinct badge is a key change that will make it easier for all players to know who they are playing against on Yahoo Sports Daily Fantasy. Veterans will be defined as users who have entered more than 1,000 contests within a single year, or who have entered more than 250 contests and prevailed in greater than 65% of them within a single year, or who have won a single prize of or greater more than three times within a single year. As a thank you to those users who have been so dedicated to Yahoo Sports Daily Fantasy, will be inviting Veterans to a special, free, invitation-only contest. has been a leader in fantasy sports for over 17 years. The changes made today will continue the tradition of fun and social user experiences that fans have come to expect from. is a guide focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining our users. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the world. In turn, we create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. is headquartered in , and has offices located throughout the , (APAC) and the , and (EMEA) regions. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.net) or the Company's blog (yahoo.tumblr.com). 2016-05-29 11:55 investor.yahoo.net

97 Yahoo - Yahoo Appoints Two New Board Members --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced that its board of directors has increased its size from seven to nine directors and appointed the following two new independent directors, effective . With the additions of Cathy and Eric, the board returns to the size it was on , prior to the resignations of and Charles Schwab. "Eric and Cathy are both highly respected, experienced practitioners in their fields, and we welcome them to Yahoo's board of directors," said , chairman of the board at. "Today we are at an important juncture in Yahoo's transformation, as we execute on our refined strategy and explore strategic alternatives for the company. " "Today we are expanding our board of directors with additional expertise to help advance our strategic goals as continues its transformation. We are pleased to welcome and to our board," said , CEO of. "I am honored to join the board of a company I have observed and admired over the course of my career," said. "As the technology landscape continues to change, I am excited to work with the board and management during this important time. " "I am delighted to have the privilege to serve on the board. The opportunity to work with my fellow directors and the management team to guide into its next chapter is exciting," said Ms. Friedman. held numerous positions over a 23-year investment banking career with Morgan Stanley, including Managing Director and Head of and Co-Head of the Biotechnology Practice, where she was strategic and transaction advisor to many of the most important companies in the sector. Friedman is a director of XenoPort, Inc., EnteroMedics Inc., GSV Capital Corp., Innoviva, Inc. (formerly Theravance, Inc.), and Radius Health, Inc. served as the Chief Financial Officer of until its acquisition by Avago in February of this year, the President and Chief Executive Officer of , and as the Chief Financial Officer of Brandt also served as Vice President and Partner at. Brandt is a director of Lam Research Corporation and Dentsply Sirona Inc. is a guide focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining our users. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the world. In turn, we create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. is headquartered in , and has offices located throughout the , (APAC) and the , and (EMEA) regions. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.net) or the Company's blog (yahoo.tumblr.com).

2016-05-29 11:55 investor.yahoo.net

98 Donald Trump celebrates with McDonald's, as does a controversial supporter Donald Trump celebrated clinching the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday with a rare wine from France’s Burgundy worth thousands of dollars. Just kidding. The populist rejoiced with McDonald’s fries, a burger and a Diet Coke on his private jet. Who said the right-wing rabble- rouser isn’t relatable? READ THIS: Donald Trump’s taco bowl tweet has us asking a lot of questions Trump attained the 1,237 delegate threshold on Thursday to clinch his party’s nomination in one of the most improbable White House runs ever. In honor of the occasion, the real estate mogul chowed down on some McDonald’s in a photo that he doesn’t appear to realize is being taking. Someone posted the festive image on his Instagram page. What kind of person – a billionaire, no less – commemorates a historic occasion with fast food? Trump seems to have a thing for the Golden Arches during big moments. Journalist Ben Dreyfuss, the son of actor Richard Dreyfuss, said Trump took Dreyfuss' family out for McDonald’s after the journalist's father lost the Oscar for Best Actor to Nicolas Cage in 1996. Maybe the McDonald's move will further endear Trump to certain individuals, like the bearded fellow this week who threw trash at a McDonald's worker and told him he’s “going back to Mexico.” The man in the video wore a Trump shirt. See the gallery above for Donald Trump's most controversial campaign moments.

2016-05-29 11:53 Matt Levin www.chron.com

99 Donald Trump's Cinco de Mayo taco tweet has us asking a lot of questions Donald Trump spent his first full day as the presumptive Republican nominee for president promoting taco bowls. The business mogul recognized Cinco de Mayo – a holiday already profoundly misunderstood by Americans (it's not Mexican Independence Day! That's September 16.) – with a tweet that sums up everything uncomfortable about his campaign. He addresses the photo of him and a Trump Tower Grill taco bowl with an ungainly message to Hispanic voters ("I love Hispanics"). But that’s just the beginning of the awkwardness. Here are some questions we have about Trump’s latest tweet : Haven't we seen enough bad holiday tweets from #brands? This we assume is just the beginning from Trump. Lest we forget, one of his campaign promises is to end the War on Christmas.

2016-05-29 11:53 Matt Levin www.chron.com

100 Zika expert: 'Think twice' about Disney World vacation Contact WND (London Daily Mail) A leading British expert has warned pregnant women and couples looking to conceive to ‘think twice’ about travelling to parts of the US – including Florida, home to Walt Disney World – because of the growing threat of the Zika virus. Those considering holidays to southern states including Texas, Louisiana and Florida – which contains Miami, Cape Canaveral and the Florida Keys – should look at alternatives, said Professor Jimmy Whitworth of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. There is currently no evidence that mosquitoes on the US mainland are infected with the virus, which can leave babies with under-developed brains if their mothers are infected during pregnancy.

2016-05-29 07:41 www.wnd.com

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