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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 MUHARRAM 15, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Alghanim Modi, Putin Global deal Raging Industries sign defense reached to Djokovic platinum sponsor deals ahead phase out super sent crashing of ArabNet3 of11 BRICS greenhouse28 gases in17 Shanghai Security authorities arrest Min 25º ‘major drugs supplier’: MoI Max 37º High Tide 11:53 & 23:57 Suspect concealed ‘Spice’ in cosmetics to send to Europe Low Tide 05:48 & 18:12 40 PAGES NO: 17021 150 FILS By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: A citizen described by the Ministry of Interior as a “big drugs supplier” was arrested yesterday as he was preparing a “narcotic substance” in collaboration with an Iraqi man to distribute it. The General Directorate for Drug Control received information about a dealer bringing in drugs to distribute it in the country, the ministry’s security media department said in a statement, noting that the sup- plier was immediately arrested after the information was confirmed. The accused confessed that he had a place containing a laboratory to prepare the ‘Spice’ drug, the statement said, adding that a large amount of drugs was seized. The accused also admitted that he was preparing orders of nar- cotics to sell to a European country. He added that he used names of cosmetics on these orders to disguise the drugs. Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd conveyed greetings of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to the directorate’s staff for their prominent and outstanding efforts in arresting the suppliers of narcotics. He expressed his appreciation to the minister for his support of security men to help them launch preemptive strikes against criminals. He stressed readiness of security men in performing their duties and maintaining the safety of citizens and resi- dents. The aim of such campaigns is to arrest major suppli- KUWAIT: Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd (right) and General Directorate for Drug Control officers inspect the drugs yesterday. (Right) The sus- ers of narcotics which affect the health of people, Fahd pects are seen after their arrest. — MoI emphasized. Fresh talks try to revive Syria truce Turkish-backed fighters advancing on IS-held Dabiq LAUSANNE: Pessimistic envoys from the sides warned against hopes for a rapid United States, Russia and Syria’s neighbors breakthrough in Lausanne, and Moscow met yesterday in Switzerland as Secretary showed no sign of softening its strong sup- 55 killed in of State John Kerry tried to revive hopes of port for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. a ceasefire for the war-torn country. The Even as the diplomats gathered in a talks marked Kerry’s first encounter with lakefront hotel, Moscow’s flagship aircraft Patrick Eugene Stein Gavin Wright Curtis Allen Iraq attacks his Russian opposite number Sergei Lavrov carrier set sail for the Mediterranean to since a US and Russian-sponsored truce support the Russian forces shoring up 3 men accused of plotting BAGHDAD: Around 55 people were killed in Iraq in collapsed last month amid a ferocious Assad’s rule. attacks yesterday that targeted a Shiite gathering, a Syrian offensive. But diplomats from all Continued on Page 13 to bomb Muslims in Kansas police checkpoint and the family of a Sunni paramili- tary leader opposed to Islamic State, according to WICHITA, Kansas: Three members of a based on their hatred for Muslims, people security and medical sources. The escalation comes Kansas militia group are accused of plot- of Somali descent and immigrants - and as Iraqi forces are getting ready to launch an offen- ting to bomb an apartment complex that’s out of a desire to inspire other militia sive to take back Mosul, the last Iraqi city still under home to Somali immigrants in the western groups and “wake people up”. control of Islamic State, in northern Iraq. Kansas meatpacking town of Garden City, The FBI began a domestic terrorism The heaviest toll was caused by a suicide bomber a thwarted attack prosecutors say was investigation of the group in February, who detonated an explosive vest in the middle of a planned for the day after the November and a confidential source attended its Shiite gathering in Baghdad, killing at least 41 peo- election. A complaint unsealed Friday meetings in southwestern Kansas. In a ple and wounding 33. The explosion went off inside charges Curtis Wayne Allen, 49; Patrick June meeting, Stein brought up the a tent filled with people taking part in Shiite Eugene Stein, 47; and Gavin Wayne Wright, Orlando nightclub shooting and pro- Ashoura rituals, which mourn the killing of Prophet 49, with conspiring to use a weapon of posed carrying out a similar attack against Muhammad’s (PBUH) grandson Hussein in the 7th mass destruction. The men are members Muslim refugees in Garden City, according century. Islamic State claimed the attack in an online of a small militia group that calls itself “the to the complaint. They ultimately decided statement. Some people were also in the tent to Crusaders”, and whose members espouse to target the apartment complex because mourn the death of a local resident, authorities said. sovereign citizen, anti-government, anti- of the number of Somalis who lived there The tent was set up in a crowded market in the city’s Muslim and anti-immigrant extremist and the fact that one of the apartments northern Al-Shaab district. beliefs, according to the complaint. was used as a mosque. The complex hous- A witness said the bomber entered the funeral Prosecutors said the men don’t yet es about 120 Somali residents, Beall said. tent and blew himself up as lunch was being served. have attorneys. Publicly listed phone The complaint said Stein discussed “I saw with my eyes 20 martyrs on the ground,” the numbers for the men couldn’t immediate- the explosives used in the 1995 bomb- witness said. Blood stained the ground at the scene ly be found. Their first court appearance is ing of the federal building in Oklahoma of the attack, which was littered with the remains of LAUSANNE: (From left) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Russian Foreign tomorrow. The arrests were the culmina- City by Timothy McVeigh. The men, who plastics chairs mourners had been seated on. Minister Sergei Lavrov, US Secretary of State John Kerry, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel tion of an eight-month FBI investigation were arrested in Liberal on Friday morn- Gunmen believed to belong to Islamic State earli- Al-Jubeir, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani, Iraqi Foreign Minister that took agents “deep into a hidden cul- ing, performed surveillance of the apart- er in the day staged two attacks north of Baghdad, Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, UN Special Envoy ture of hatred and violence,” Acting US ment building and prepared a mani- one targeting a police checkpoint and the other the for Syria Staffan de Mistura, Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Attorney Tom Beall said. The complaint festo, Beall said. Continued on Page 13 Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh are seen during a meeting yesterday. — AFP alleges group members chose the target Continued on Page 13 Trump claims election ‘rigged’, slams ‘smears’ PORTSMOUTH: Donald Trump charged yester- “Either we win this election or we lose this refused to visit her California restaurant during day that “corrupt” media were seeking to rig country,” he told supporters in New Hampshire. the primaries. Also Friday, a former aspiring November’s presidential election in favor of his “I really believe this is the last chance we have model, Kristin Anderson, told the Washington Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. His White to win. I really believe it. Not going to happen Post that Trump had sidled up to her in a night- House campaign in chaos over snowballing again.” The virulence of Trump’s attacks on the club in the early 1990s, reached under her skirt accusations of sexual assault, Trump has cast Clinton camp have raised concerns about and touched her vagina through her panties. himself as the victim of a “smear campaign”, and whether the real estate mogul would even They were the latest in a stream of women further escalated his attacks on his rival head- acknowledge a defeat, and how his legions of accusing Trump of predatory sexual behavior, ing into the final weeks of the race. “Hillary is fired-up supporters would react should he lose. adding to the woes of his now free-falling presi- running for president in what looks like a rigged Trump earlier rejected claims of women dential bid. Clinton on Friday called the election election,” he told a fired-up rally in Portsmouth, accusing him of sexual misconduct, and por- “incredibly painful”. “I take absolutely no satisfac- New Hampshire. “The election is being rigged trayed himself as the victim of a “smear cam- tion in what is happening on the other side with by corrupt media pushing completely false alle- paign” orchestrated by the media and estab- my opponent,” she told a crowd at a campaign gations and outright lies in an effort to elect her lished politicians. As Trump spoke at a rally, field office in Seattle, Washington. “I am not at all president.” Summer Zervos - an ex-contestant on his reality happy about that. It hurts our democracy.” Trump tweeted out a similar allegation earli- TV show “The Apprentice” - came forward to The torrent of allegations against Trump er yesterday to his 12 million followers, charg- accuse him of kissing, groping and thrusting his was unleashed by the Oct 7 release of audio ing: “Hillary Clinton should have been prosecut- genitals at her during a meeting at a California from 2005 in which Trump bragged that he ed and should be in jail. Instead she is running hotel in 2007. The Trump campaign said in a could get away with grabbing women’s for president in what looks like a rigged elec- statement that he “vaguely remembered” crotches because he’s famous. “Lies, lies, lies,” tion.” As the Manhattan billionaire tanks in the Zervos, but shot down her accusation. Trump thundered at a rally Friday in polls, he has spent the last week claiming the It later released a statement from one John Greensboro, North Carolina, referring to sexu- DOHA: Israeli (left) and Kuwaiti cyclists are seen before the start of the women’s media and a “global elite” is working against Barry, identified as Zervos’s first cousin, claiming al misconduct allegations reported by the elite road race event as part of the 2016 UCI Road World Championships yesterday him, and that Clinton had plotted to destroy that Zervos had praised Trump for years. Barry New York Times and other media. in the Qatari capital. — AFP the sovereignty of the United States. implied that Zervos was upset because Trump Continued on Page 13 LOCAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

Local spotlight US election

By Muna Al-Fuzai

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he world today is in a state of alert and follows the US election for various reasons, so it is no surprise Tthe Arab media is also following it. The question here is how does the US election affect us in the Middle East, which has been in turmoil for years. Why we are following the election? What’s in it for us? I am a keen observer of the US election. I find that the method and the electoral process, as well as the debates between the candidates and their deputies, have a democratic value that we need to emulate here in the Middle East. We all understand that the political game contains elements of excitement and a little dra- ma. It is also an art and science, so it is natural that each party would try to do whatever they can to get more votes. It is a race to win, so some action won’t hurt. As for the impact of the outcome of the US election on us here in the Middle East, I do not think the result would be able to extinguish the fire, especially if the US continues to shake trust with its allies here in the region by issuing laws such as the JASTA law that serves no interest for US policy in the region. Maybe there are things we do not know about American politics, but the United States would be committing a mistake if it resorts to extremism in dealing with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Since I am an observer of US policy in general for a long time, I am very biased towards the Democratic can- didate Hillary Clinton. I know I’m not a US citizen and have no right to vote, but I am entitled, in my opinion, as a woman to support her. To me, Clinton proved to be KUWAIT: KFSD Director Major General Khalid Al- a courageous lady who worked hard to reach success Mekrad (center) gives instructions to firefighters tack- and stand for the presidency of what is considered the ling the blaze. most powerful nation in the world today. Most statistics confirm that women are more in num- ber than men. The problem here is that women in gen- eral in all societies of the world feel jealous towards suc- Fire in three warehouses cessful women, and therefore they do not support suc- cessful women or those who are trying to reach the top! Some freak out when I say I support Hillary Clinton because she is a woman and has a right to stand to demand what she wants according to the law and con- brought under control stitution. Men being biased towards men is considered acceptable, but women being biased towards women is seen as unacceptable! By Hanan Al-Saadoun Teams from seven fire departments were able to bring under control the fire that In my opinion, the statements of Republican candi- engulfed three warehouses in Shuwaikh industrial zone, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate date Donald Trump against Muslims, women and KUWAIT: No injuries were reported in a massive blaze that engulfed warehouses across (KFSD) announced. The fire only caused material damage, KFSD Director Major General minorities are scary and shameful. The empire Trump a 4,000-square-meter area in Shuwaikh yesterday. Firefighters raced to protect an area Khalid Al-Mekrad said, adding that firefighters were able to isolate the fire from spread- built brought personal success for himself and his fami- of nearly 20,000 square meters containing warehouses and offices owned by major ing to nearby warehouses. Investigation has been opened to know the reasons behind ly. We won’t die if we do not use his golf courses. The sit- companies in Kuwait, thus managing to save lives as well as millions of dinars in proper- the fire. uation in the Middle East is very worrying and relation- ty from the flames. ships do not seem consistent among most countries. We in the GCC are bound by a common future, the most powerful of the last links of history. We have to warn those who are trying to spread strife at home, either Nursing Society through currents of radical Islamism or from abroad, KNPC discusses funding 2nd who may now be drumming for a candidate like Trump congratulates and calling for laws against the Gulf states, starting with Saudi Arabia. new director phase of Clean Fuel Project The US election is a lesson for Arabs to learn how they should choose a candidate by exercising democra- By Meshaal Al-Enezi Kuwait ranked 10th in global empathy list cy, whether for the municipal council, National Assembly or the shura council. We have to realize that a KUWAIT: Chairman of Kuwait Nursing Society Bandar tick mark draws the future and this is the value and By A Saleh ious tasks to municipality officials and explained that the Nashmi Al-Enezi congratulated Dr Hanan Al-Negaidan beauty of democracy. on the occasion of her appointment as nursing servic- total cost of preparing the project would be KD 1 million. es director at the Ministry of Health (MOH). Enezi also KUWAIT: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) offi- hailed the health minister’s decisions on reshuffling cials held several meetings with representatives of five Road development and referring some ministry officials to retirement. international banks to negotiate the prices and interest The State Audit Bureau has notified the Ministry of rates of funding the second phase of the Clean Fuel Public Works (MPW) of its approval of two agreements Award winners Project. Informed sources stressed that negotiations have made to supervise two tenders to develop Al-Ghouss Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science been almost concluded and that an agreement would Street from Sabah Al-Salem till the Seventh Ring Road and (KFAS) said that the names of the winners of the Abdul probably be signed before the end of this year. from the Fifth Ring Road to the Sixth Ring Road, said Rahman Al-Sumait’s Award for African Development MPW’s assistant undersecretary for maintenance engineer- for health affairs in 2015 and for food security in 2016 Profit tax ing affairs Ahmed Al-Hessan. He added that the total cost would be announced during the award’s board of The assessment and tax claims manager at the finance of Wafra highway project, of which 10 percent is already trustees’ meeting on Oct 17, 2016. KFAS also said that ministry Aseel Al-Munaifi said that the ministry has referred complete, would be KD 82 million. winners would receive their awards at a special cere- the business profit tax law to the fatwa and legislation mony to be held on the sidelines of the 4th African- department for further study. Munaifi explained that the Empathy list Arab Summit in Equatorial Guinea on Nov 22, 2016. law suggests imposing a 10 percent tax on companies’ A new study by over 104 researchers from 63 different KFAS Director Dr Adnan Shehabuddin said all winners profits starting from 2021. She added that the total income countries at Michigan, Chicago and Indiana universities had achieved the targeted development in health and from this tax and the value added tax due to be passed by showed that Kuwait ranked tenth worldwide and third in food security throughout Africa. GCC would be around KD 800 million. the Arab world in terms of empathizing with world issues and concerns, while Saudi Arabia stood first amongst Public schools Scrap site Arabs and second worldwide after Ecuador. The study Municipal Council member and head of Hawally Kuwait Municipality’s deputy director for organizational found Lithuania was ranked last in terms of empathizing affairs Mohammed Al-Zobee invited a number of munici- with others. One of the researchers, William Chopik, said committee Nayef Al-Sour expressed dissatisfaction KUWAIT: In collaboration with Kuwait National with the education process at public schools. He also pality officials to a special meeting to discuss relocating the study’s results were surprising as they had expected Guard forces, the staff of Doha eastern power plant criticized the conditions of various schools in terms of the municipality’s vehicle impoundment and scrap site the US to come first on the list instead of seventh. The top conducted a mock evacuation drill to test their maintenance. during the first half of 2017 to a new location to the south ten countries were Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Denmark, of Saad Al-Abdullah. In the meeting, Zobee distributed var- UAE, South Korea, USA, Taiwan, Costa Rica and Kuwait. readiness in cases of emergency. Duo arrested for running brewery

By Hanan Al-Saadoun ing, in addition to 186 bottles of liquor.

KUWAIT: Two Asian men were arrested for running a Theft home liquor brewery in Rumaithiya. Security sources An Egyptian man reported that unidentified burglars said a police patrol suspected two Asians carrying plas- broke into his house in Salmiya and stole cash in differ- tic bags, and on approaching them, they threw the ent currencies including £25,125, $600, KD 30, SR 2,002, bags and ran into a house. They were followed by a mobile phone and a civil ID card. Investigations are policemen, who found other people inside the build- ongoing.

Interior Ministry concludes ‘digital media’ training session

KUWAIT: Under the auspices and with the attendance of Training Center Manager Sohair Jaradatt and MoI’s the Ministry of Interior’s Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Relations and Security Media Director Brig Adel Al- Al-Fahd, a training course titled ‘Security Media in the Age Hashash. In other news, on the conclusion of a special of Digital Media’ concluded. The conclusion ceremony was security plan to secure husseiniyas and mosques during also attended by Training Director Maj Gen Anwar Al- Muharram, Fahd sent a cable of congratulations to all MoI Barjas, KUNA Deputy Chairman Adnan Al-Rashed, Jadal forces who took part. LOCAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 Alghanim Industries platinum sponsor of ArabNet Conference Free event tickets given to 100 university students in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries, one of the largest with Alghanim Industries to help develop the privately owned companies in the region, has entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kuwait, and look recently announced its Platinum Sponsorship of forward to the next edition of ArabNet Kuwait in ‘ArabNet Conference - Kuwait.’ This is the first 2017.” time the company sponsors ArabNet, which This initiative comes as part of Alghanim aims to stimulate the growth of the Arab digital Industries’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) knowledge economy and support the creation program, which is committed to empowering of new businesses and job opportunities for the underprivileged, supporting education and aspiring youth. The two-day conference took encouraging entrepreneurship. It is worth not- place last Tuesday and Wednesday at the ing that the company is the Strategic Sponsor Courtyard Hotel’s Arraya Ballroom. for the fifth annual Tmkeen Youth Symposium, The conference was comprised of multiple an initiative that provides youth with valuable panels of industry experts discussing various insights about entrepreneurship from industry topics on e-commerce, digital media, e-market- leaders, academics and experts. The Tmkeen His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah ing, and investing in tech related businesses. The event will be held under the patronage of His conference also included a Startup Demo Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Alghanim Industries CEO Competition, which aims to support early-stage Sabah, on 25 and 26 October 2016. Omar Kutayba Alghanim Amir condoles with Sisi startups from across the region through fund- ing, exposure, and strategic partnerships; over Sinai attack victims “Ideathon Pitches”, where each selected entre- preneur has two minutes in the spotlight to present their innovative idea and strong busi- KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Governorate at a security checkpoint. ness potential; 1-on-1 Interviews with top pri- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Other six army personnel and a num- vate sector executives such as CEO of Agility, sent a cable of condolence to Egyptian ber of militants were also injured. Tarek Sultan, and General Manager of IT and CIO President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi over the Earlier yesterday, Kuwait’s Ministry at Gulf Bank, Peter Roberts, among others. victims of the “terrorist” attack that tar- of Foreign Affairs strongly con- Alghanim Industries contribution included geted a security checkpoint in North demned the deadly terrorist attack on sponsoring 100 students from different universi- Sinai Governorate. a security checkpoint in North Sinai, ties in Kuwait to attend the conference, free of His Highness the Amir expressed Egypt, on Friday. The State of Kuwait charge. The company is a firm believer in the Kuwait’s strongest condemnation to reaffirms support to Egypt and backs importance of education both inside and out- such heinous terror acts that attempt all measures the Egyptian authorities side the classroom. to create insecurity and instability in might take to preserve the country’s the region. His Highness the Crown stability and security, an official at the Digital hub Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- Ministry said. Speaking about this sponsorship, Chief Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Kuwait maintains its principled Executive Officer of Alghanim Industries, Omar Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- stance against all forms and manifesta- Kutayba Alghanim said: “As a company, Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent tions of terrorism whatever the justifi- Alghanim Industries always strives to collaborate cables of similar sentiment. cations might be. The official expressed with local and regional startup experts, with the Yesterday, some fifteen militants sincere condolences to the families of aim of turning Kuwait into the next digital entre- and 12 military personnel were killed in the victims and the people and govern- preneurial hub of creative ideas and solutions. I clashes in Egypt’s North Sinai ment of Egypt. — KUNA have immense faith in our youth, and their abili- ty to continuously raise the bar on innovation. I believe we have a collective responsibility, in both the public and private sector, to support Kuwaitis trained at banks small businesses and entrepreneurship - to cre- ate economic opportunities for our population.” for year before employment Commenting on the event, Chief Executive Officer of ArabNet, Omar Christidis said: “We KUWAIT: Governor of the Central Bank of were thrilled to collaborate with Alghanim Kuwait and Chairman of the Institute of Industries to bring more than 100 Kuwaiti youth Banking Studies Dr Yousef Al-Hashel has and entrepreneurs to ArabNet Kuwait, and to declared start of enrolling the sixth batch help connect them with the investors and busi- of newly-graduated students seeking quali- ness leaders that can help them grow. We look fication to work in banking. forward to a long-term strategic partnership A scene from the conference. The planned course is part of a broad program to train and employ Kuwaiti citi- zens in the sector “and constitutes fruit of continuing cooperation between the Central Bank and the Kuwaiti banks,” he Ooredoo Goes Pink for said in a statement on Saturday, affirming that the sector “shoulders responsibilities in various realms related to serving the socie- ty by preparing national cadres capable of Breast Cancer Awareness contributing to development in the State of Kuwait,” he said. The program aims at selecting “elite graduates, trailing them and sharpening ‘Fight Like a Girl’ sponsored for second year their skills to serve in the banking sector, with theoretical and field activities at KUWAIT: Ooredoo, Kuwait’s fastest network for diet and exercise, in addition to talks about place on Tuesday the 18th of October, while Kuwaiti and renowned international banks 2016, continues to exert efforts to support gov- Ayurveda and alternative medicine, wholesome medical staff will be present throughout the for a year,” Hashel said, noting the approach ernment entities in raising awareness about and organic diet tips, and first aid. The program week to check blood pressure, glucose level and to train “promising leaders in the profes- breast cancer, one of the world’s most pressing also includes live cooking shows and competi- perform other routine tests. To distinguish each sion.” The program, managed by the insti- health issues. This comes in alignment with tions, in addition to sports tournaments for its day, each theme will carry a different color: green tute, is co-executed by the CBK and Kuwaiti Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Ooredoo’s commitment to the Global Goals proj- employees. Celebrating the breast cancer aware- for nutrition, red for blood drive, blue for dia- banks. — KUNA Dr Yousef Al-Hashel ect of the United Nations, which was adopted by ness month, Ooredoo building is now lit in pur- betes, yellow for first aid, and pink for breast can- Ooredoo in 2015, with a great focus on the third ple to support this global initiative. cer. Ooredoo is committed to support national and fifth goal which focus on good health and and global initiatives throughout its various gender equality. A color for each day activities, with its comprehensive social responsi- KFH sponsors National Breast Stemming from this commitment, and in Ooredoo employees’ blood drive will take bility policy both internally and externally. alignment with the company’s continuous efforts Cancer Awareness Campaign and belief in caring for its employees, Ooredoo is working both externally and externally to raise KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) awareness among women in the society. awareness about breast cancer early detection announced its sponsorship and support Moreover, KFH presented a number of during October, the breast cancer awareness to the National Breast Cancer Awareness awareness programs in social media month. campaign for the second consecutive platforms. year in collaboration with the Kuwait It is worth noting that KFH takes part Cancer Control Center. This comes in line in all relevant awareness campaigns with the bank’s commitment towards the such as diabetes and heart diseases. The community with respect to health care. bank inks agreement with respective The campaign that coincides with the bodies locally and globally in a bid to World Breast Cancer Awareness Month coordinate and bolster efforts that aim included a variety of awareness events at preventing Kuwait society from the and special discussion sessions to spread serious impact of these diseases.

Support and endorsement Ooredoo is happy to endorse for the second consecutive year the nationwide initiative Fight Like a Girl, which will be held in Jumeirah Hotel on the 22nd of October. The event will be attend- ed by a number of activists in the field of gender equality, women’s rights, in addition to promi- nent doctors and health professionals, social dig- nitaries and diplomats. The event highlights the NBK provides early detection importance of regular screenings among women and early detection, since breast cancer is one of tests for female clients the most prevalent forms of cancer in Kuwait today. KUWAIT: In an exclusive offer made in col- laboration with Royale Hayat Hospital, the Caring and connecting National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced Continuing its effort to support the health providing a special discount on mammo- and wellbeing of its employees, Ooredoo is hap- gram tests for its female clients wishing to pily kicking off a series of seminars and activities undergo breast cancer early detection for its employees at its head office starting today tests. This campaign is held annually under under the Health Week initiative. The program the title of ‘Be Aware’ and coincides with aims to raise awareness about nutrition, diabetes, the World Breast Cancer Awareness Month general health in addition to a first-aid certifica- due until November 30, 2016. Speaking on tion program and a blood drive. the occasion, NBK’s PR executive Manal Al- Mattar said that the initiative comes within Competitions and lectures the bank’s annual campaign activities. She Additionally, the program includes a number added that the campaign aims at boosting of lectures and seminars by doctors and health awareness among women regarding the professionals who will discuss breast cancer and significance of early detection in cancer early detection methods, managing diabetes Ooredoo’s head office building covered in pink in commemoration of Breast Cancer treatment. Manal Al-Mattar through diet, achieving optimal health through Awareness Month. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Pictures taken from a press conference, which was organized in Al-Shaheed Park last Wednesday by The Blue Circle campaign to announce the details of a successful sporting challenge held for people with diabetes. The group went to Slovenia, Italy and Austria for hiking, cycling and other outdoor sport activities in order to demonstrate that patients with diabetes are able to live a normal life like others. — Photos by Joseph Shagra

VIVA sponsors NUKS Conference

KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator, announced its platinum spon- sorship of the annual confer- ence of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students (NUKS) - United Kingdom and Ireland branch. The event will take place at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel London (UK), from 28 until 30 October 2016. Event will include an eco- nomic, entrepreneurial, poetry, motivational, stand-up come- dy, and a variety of other seg- ments which will include a first of its kind social media interac- tive segment and various entertainment options, ensur- ing that the NUKS national conference will appeal to all different tastes. On This Occasion, Abdulrazzaq Bader Al-Essa, Corporate Communications Director at VIVA said: “VIVA sponsors the national annual conference of the NUKS - UK and Ireland branch, for the fourth year in a row. This event gathers young Kuwaitis study- ing abroad in various British and Irish cities in a fun aca- demic, cultural, and social atmosphere.” He added: “VIVA endeavors to support and sponsor various events and ini- tiatives that interest students inside and outside Kuwait.” The National Union of Kuwaiti Students is considered to be the lone representative for the Kuwaiti students study- ing in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as it is well known to be the oldest branch of the Union, estab- lished in London 1950. The stu- dents union aims to serve its members by demanding of protecting their rights, ensur- ing the successful encourage- ment of students in getting their scientific procurement. VIVA is keen to continue its ongoing socially responsible role in the community in edu- cation, health, sport, environ- ment and entrepreneurship, by spreading the spirit of goodness amongst Kuwaiti society. LOCAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 Education reform helps citizens acquire modern skills: Minister

WASHINGTON: Minister of Education and tribute to developing curricula and providing ers. He expressed his hope that the program achieve full localization and Kuwaitization of the bank’s experiences pertaining to the first Minister of Higher Education Dr Bader Al-Essa training for teachers on how to acquire new would be a “brick for new restructuring” in education at all grades. program of developing education in 2004, has stressed that the integrated education effective skills. making decision in terms of education and The Ministry of Education and WB started while the second one began in 2015 and will reform program seeks to enable citizens to The minister emphasized the importance formulating new policies to deal with how to cooperation in 2003. Kuwait benefited from run until in 2019. —KUNA acquire skills of modern age so as to play their of the program as it materializes the vision of role in achieving the country’s sustainable His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- development. Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in evolving educa- The program is carried out in collaboration tion and helping new generation acquire new with the World Bank (WB) that aims to achieve skills and sciences in order to achieve the a quantitative change to be in line with sus- country’s comprehensive development. tainable development in Kuwait, Al-Essa said The ministry’s efforts go in line with the yesterday in a statement after meeting with government’s policy under the directives of WB officials. “The ministry entered the second His Highness the Prime Minister, Essa pointed phase of the program entitled “technical out. The program is carried out by Kuwaitis cooperation program to improve education at and WB partnership requires offering high lev- schools”. It includes five parallel bases,” he said. el of professional training for Kuwaiti teachers, The second phase is compatible with the he said. Education systems in Kuwait, and all plan to achieve goals of the program, he said, over the world, should be evolved and noting that steps of reform have begun in changed to be suitable for needs of the age, terms of new curricula, modern teaching he noted. In addition, education faces some methods and training courses provided for problems like increasing number of students teachers at primary schools. He expected that at the same grade, little experiences of teach- WASHINGTON: Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Bader Al-Essa is seen during a meeting with the World Bank in the strategic partnership with WB would con- ers, external influences on students and oth- Washington, DC.—KUNA Kuwait shares UN’s concern over modern child abuse State calls UN to support Africa development

NEW YORK: The State of Kuwait said Friday it Supporting Africa development and economic growth fields, the shared the UN’s concern over the growing phe- Separately, Kuwait called on the international Kuwaiti diplomat said, adding that his country nomena of child abuse; emerging from online community to move forward with backing the had never spared any effort in providing develop- social media. In a speech delivered at the UN requirements of attaining the aspirations of African ment aid to developing countries, particularly Committee on the Rights of the Child, Second people in achieving development and reviving African nations, through its state and private insti- Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN economies in their countries. tutions. Kuwait is also proud of its historic ties Fahad Hajji stressed Kuwait’s keenness to sustain Supporting Africa is an essential part of the his- with a number of African countries, Otaibi said, children’s rights and adhering to implementation toric ties and cultural heritage that links the conti- pointing out Kuwait’s current observer status at of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child so nent with the rest of the world, in addition to joint the African Union. that children all over the world are protected. In November 2013, Kuwait hosted the third Although 192 countries have signed the UN Arab-African Summit, held under the theme agreement, many children all over the world con- “Partners in Development and Investment,” during tinue to live in poor social and economic condi- which an initiative by His Highness the Amir Sheikh tions, and fall victims to armed conflicts, sexual Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was exploitation, poverty, disease and AIDS. announced to grant $1 billion easy loans to African In his speech, Hajji cited measures taken by the countries, of which $700 million have been cashed State of Kuwait in improving children’s statuses. He via the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic said that Kuwait also included an item in its 2030 Development (KFAED), he noted. sustainable development agenda regarding chil- Otaibi also added that his country is currently dren protection. According to Hajji, Kuwait have planning to invest $1 billion, via the Public provided children with a number of educational, Investment Authority (PIA) in cooperation with the health and cultural services to promote their well- World Bank and its affiliated institutions, and the being, adding that Kuwait has also established a Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission China-Africa Development Fund, in the infrastruc- Supreme Committee for the Child and Family to the UN Fahad Hajji ture of the African continent. which was set up by the Council of Ministers and is Kuwait is also scheduled to hold an internation- made up of government and private sector. Kuwait interests, hopes, and destiny, Kuwait’s Permanent al donors conference to back up education in is a signatory of the International Child Right Representative to the UN Ambassador Mansour Al- Somalia during the forthcoming month of Protection Agreement which was signed in 1991. Otaibi, said in his speech at the UN General November, which aims at increasing the education The Kuwaiti government issued the Child Law No. Assembly (UNGA) 71st session while discussing the level and combating illiteracy in Somalia, he said, 22/2015 as a step towards activating and approv- New Partnership for Africa’s Development. pointing out the conference’s importance as a step ing more social, health and education rights for Since its establishment, Kuwait has always toward renewing the Somali people’s ambitions to children in line with the child rights of the United sought to work faithfully on extending bridges of receive an education opportunity, and be able to Nations and to guarantee dignified lifestyle. cooperation with various African countries in cope with modern-day changes. —KUNA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 FROM THE ARABIC PRESS Crime Report Al-Anbaa

Cop accused of ‘flirting’ Future in the UAE with female drivers KUWAIT: A search is on for a policeman who appeared in a social media video flirting with two girls and asking one of them By Salah Al-Sayer to provide him with her mobile phone number. According to the video, the policeman told the girl he would look for some- fter the liberation of Kuwait in 1991, I one who had hit her vehicle in 2004 and throw him in prison. He went to the UAE and stayed in the also responded to her remark that she was married by saying: Mankhoul district in Dubai. A huge build- “What is the problem....we can be just friends”. A ing was being built nearby and it seemed anoth- er shopping mall was to be built after the Al- Officer insulted Ghurair mall built in Deira in the early 1980s, making economic and social breakthroughs. I A police officer assigned to guard a husseiniya in pointed at the under-construction building and Mansouriya filed a complaint against a citizen accusing described it as a ‘future market’. A friend replied him of insulting a public officer on duty. The officer said that each future soon becomes PAST. that the man refused being searched before entering the The Burjuman Mall was completed, and by husseiniya and threatened and insulted him. Separately, time it became famous worldwide. Influenced by an Asian man was arrested in Jabriya after he was the development of Dubai, the mall owners stopped from entering a husseiniya while heavily drunk. expanded it to become a huge shopping city similar to other modern malls in the UAE and the Gone missing rest of the world. The owners then renovated the Al-Jarida old section I described as the ‘future market’ An Egyptian reported that his brother, who works in the media, dis- years ago. appeared on his way to work in the morning and that his mobile A few days ago, I visited that section and phone is switched off. A case was filed and further investigations started reminiscing about my friend’s remarks are in progress. In a similar case, a newly-married woman reported about future becoming past. I remembered that that her husband left the family home in Jabriya last Saturday and hasn’t returned. Separately, two female citizens who had been reported missing by their families were arrested on Gulf Road. Al-Anbaa Future takes time to become

Suicide attempts past. Yet, this time is not accu- An Asian housemaid was rushed to Babtain Hospital Popular evaluation rately known as it varies from with serious burns she sustained after setting herself ablaze, because her sponsor had not paid her salary for one place to another months. A case was filed for investigation. Another 44- By Nermain Al-Houti year-old Asian housemaid was rushed to Mubarak Hospital where she underwent a gastric lavage after t might be a rewarding idea for National Assembly 2- Detailing all what the MP had promised his voters renovation is the nature of this life, that achieve- she swallowed a large number of pills to commit sui- members to discuss at the start of the new parliamen- when he was a candidate and all the issues that he men- ment is a constant, nonstop process and that cide. The housemaid said she had family problems and Itary term, to be approved and put into effect for the tioned during the campaign. moving towards the future is an endless, restless denied her sponsor had anything to do with it. new Assembly and its new members. The idea came out of Then people should be allowed to evaluate the MP and journey! a question, which is: All state employees are evaluated by his contributions to solve the people’s problems every six Future takes time to become past. Yet, this their superiors, so why are MPs months, so that an individual Contrabands possession time is not accurately known as it varies from not evaluated? This idea is built can read the achievements and one place to another. You can stay away from An Asian was arrested in Hawally with 17 homebrewed on one basic foundation, which This is the idea that could be the issues that were presented certain countries for long years and return to feel liquor bottles, said security sources, adding that the sus- is that Assembly members in the future an election during his campaign and what that they had been forgotten by time because pect’s residency visa had also expired. Separately, an Asian should be evaluated by the he presented and achieved dur- everything there remains unchanged. This does people, who have the right to ing his presence in parliament. was arrested on arrival at Kuwait International Airport with not apply in the UAE, where everybody is preoc- 3,000 illicit pills he had hidden in his luggage. evaluate their MPs through requirement for candidates in This is the idea that could be their parliamentary perform- in the future an election cupied with the future even before it arrives. ance and the fulfillment of peo- their campaigns requirement for candidates in Ideas and dreams soon become tangible facts ple’s and constituents’ require- their campaigns, as the popular there because the future has the ability of turn- Physical assault ments. evaluation will be a true reflection of each candidate who ing into the present in UAE the minute one starts A Syrian reported that a compatriot and three unidenti- The idea is very simple, which is to have a computerized deserves the vote to enter the parliament and serve the talking about it, as the strong will seems to have fied persons assaulted him in Khaitan, after the man he “popular evaluation” program, and should be as follows: people. This will put a vigilant eye over all members and scrapped the word ‘future’ from dictionaries used knew ambushed him. Meanwhile, two citizens were 1- Name of the member of parliament, his constituency the Assembly, and the evaluation will be a sword that will there. arrested for fighting over a girl in a parking lot in and the committees he serves on at the parliament along cut the heads of those who join parliament to achieve their —Translated by Kuwait Times Mishref. —Al-Rai and Al-Anbaa with his CV and the number of votes he received. own private agendas. —Translated by Kuwait Times ABK sponsors KCCC open day on breast cancer awareness

KUWAIT: In line with Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) recently announced the successful conclusion of its sponsorship of the Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) open day for cancer patients from the center. The event was held on 13 October 2016, at the Sheikha Badriya Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Center for Oncology and Stem Cell Transfusion. ABK’s sponsorship of this event stems from its strong belief in raising awareness of the disease, the available treatments and preven- tion methods, while celebrating the lives of those fighting and surviving the disease. The event, which was attended by cancer patients and their families, focused on educat- EQUATE sponsors GPCA ing female cancer patients, those who are still struggling with breast cancer and those who have survived it, on how to ensure early Sustainability Conference detection and how to maintain their health after receiving successful treatment. The activ- For 3rd consecutive time ities also included the distribution of symbolic gifts, healthy meals and recognition plaques to the doctors and medical team that present- KUWAIT: EQUATE Petrochemical Company, lenges that petrochemical and other indus- ed the lecture. This is one of a series of initia- Kuwait’s first international joint-venture in tries face. Such challenges include human tives that ABK will be participating in this this industry, sponsored the Third capital development, resource efficiency, as month, in the hope of making a life changing Sustainability Conference organ- well as linking sustainability difference in relation to this common life ized by the Gulf Petrochemical with innovation.” threatening disease. and Chemical Association (GPCA) As part of its participation in to discuss the latest trends to the conference, EQUATE spon- develop the petrochemical sored a professor and students industry’s business models. from the College of Engineering EQUATE Senior Executive for and Petroleum at Kuwait Corporate Communications and University to attend the event Government Affairs Abeer Al- and interact with other dele- Omar said, “At EQUATE we real- gates. EQUATE’s sponsorship of ize that we live in an ever- the professor and the students changing world that requires for this event and other previous organizations to be proactive. GPCA activities is part of the Thus, meeting emerging expec- Abeer Al-Omar Memorandum of Understanding tations while maintaining top- (MoU) signed with the college notch performance and aligning with sus- during 2008 for overall partnership in indus- tainability principles is a core corporate trial and academic fields. The Third GPCA strategy for EQUATE.” Sustainability Conference 2016, is held in Omar said, “Sponsoring GPCA Dubai, UAE, with the participation of several Sustainability Conference 2016 is an impor- government and private organizations from tant occasion to address the current chal- around the world. Kuwait Airways lends support to initiative for sick children Learning materials provided for young patients

KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the comed by representatives of the PHFS at the official Helping Fund Society, we were humbled to note State of Kuwait, has announced that as part of its announcement on 30 September, at the Hyatt the work of the doctors and medical professionals continuing commitment to supporting local com- Regency Hotel, Kuwait. A representative of who dedicate their time to come to Kuwait to treat munity initiatives, the airline will be a key sponsor Marzouq Al-Ghanem, National Assembly Speaker, and care for the brave children who, heartbreaking- of the ‘I Want to Learn’ program - a partnership and a representative of Al-Sheikha Awrad Jaber Al- ly, suffer from both incurable and serious chronic agreed with the organizers, the Patients Helping Ahmad-Al Sabah also attended the recent press conditions,” Enezi added. Fund Society. The aim of the “I Want to Learn” initia- conference and were accompanied by a selection Looking ahead, PHFS is seeking to establish an tive is to help ensure that young patients who, of doctors and medical professors who had been independent charitable and educational institution unfortunately, need to spend long periods in hospi- flown into the country, courtesy of Kuwait Airways. for children who are deprived of living normal lives tal are able to access learning and study materials Speaking ahead of the announcement event, because of their medical conditions. Kuwait that they would normally receive, if able to attend Fayez El-Enezi Head of PR in Kuwait Airways said: Airways has also lent its support and contribution school. The Patients Helping Fund Society (PHFS) is “Kuwait Airways’ contribution to this worthy cause to PHFS for these efforts - one of many ongoing a voluntary group of consultant physicians, educa- is part of our proud history and ongoing commit- contributions Kuwait’s national carrier has been tors, Kuwait University faculty members, students ment to social responsibility. We are much more providing to the local community. of the University of Kuwait, and parents. All of than just an airline, Kuwait Airways is a national According to Kuwait Airways, the sponsorship whom have come together to establish the “I Want institution and, therefore, a flag-bearer of Kuwait’s of the “I Want to Learn” initiative is one of many sig- to Learn” association. social, cultural and historic values. This is why the nificant steps in a long and evolving journey of As a proud and long-term contributor to social welfare of Kuwaitis and the society-at-large will for- socially responsible commitments to Kuwait, its programs that seek to benefit Kuwaitis and society ever be at the heart of what we do.” people, and worthy charitable organizations that as a whole, Kuwait Airways’ involvement was wel- “In relation to the work done by the Patients are making a difference - towards a better future. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 Hollande invokes Thais flock to palace after death unity at ceremony for Nice attack Page 12 Page 10 Clinton: ‘No satisfaction’ in Trump’s actions ‘It hurts our country, it hurts our democracy’

SEATTLE: With Donald Trump on the defen- Friday of the need for national healing in a paign field office. “I am not at all happy there isn’t anything we can’t do once we Clinton’s team is assessing the possibility of sive, Hillary Clinton says she is taking “no sat- Seattle fundraising speech that also saw her about that because it hurts our country, it make up our minds to do it.” The former sec- expanding the map to compete in traditional isfaction” in his actions and promising to call upon Americans to help her govern if hurts our democracy, it sends terrible mes- retary of state said those challenges extend Republican states like Utah, Georgia and repair the damage and project a message of she’s elected president. sages to so many people here at home and across the globe, saying she had talked to Arizona. She is preparing for next week’s unity during the campaign’s final weeks. “This election is incredibly painful. I take around the world.” many foreign leaders who complained final debate in Las Vegas and then an intense Hours after her Republican rival furiously absolutely no satisfaction in what is happen- The Democratic presidential nominee said about Trump’s praise of Russian President stretch of campaigning. While she continues defended himself against multiple allega- ing on the other side with my opponent,” earlier at a Seattle fundraiser that while she Vladimir Putin or her opponent’s calls for a to call Trump unqualified to be president, tions of sexual misconduct, Clinton spoke Clinton said while visiting a Seattle cam- understands many voters want to “turn temporary ban on foreign Muslims entering much of her message appears aimed beyond away,” her supporters need to help her win the country. November - and into a possible first term. the election to “demonstrate the positive, “So make no mistake, we do have to “Bringing people together to solve prob- optimistic, confident, unifying vision of repair the damage which he has done, which lems is key to our democracy. There’s no America that I believe in and that I think, we will do. But on both domestic and nation- question about it,” Clinton said. “And I want together, we can demonstrate America’s best al security grounds, repudiating his candida- us to do that in a spirit of mutual respect, lis- days are still ahead of us.” cy sends exactly the right message,” she said. tening to one another, having each other’s While President Barack Obama is ending Leading in many battleground state polls, backs.” —AP his two terms with high approval ratings, Clinton’s struggles with high unfavorability ratings and questions about her honesty could undermine any electoral mandate she might achieve in November. So as Trump has dealt with a firestorm that started last week with the release of an 11-year-old videotape of him bragging about kissing and groping women, Clinton is increasingly aiming her message not only at Democrats but at disaf- fected Republicans and independents turned off by the spectacle.

Tone of conciliation At her fundraiser at the Paramount Theatre, where Trump backers gathered out- side on a blustery day, one bearing a sign that read, “Hillary for Prison 2016,” Clinton struck a tone of conciliation. She said she wanted people “to start looking after each other again,” and that while she would aim to pass laws and seek “some real national com- mitments,” people needed to support each other at the end of an acrimonious campaign season. “I will be asking for your help. I need your help not just to win this election but to gov- SEATTLE: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during a ern and to heal the divides that exist in our fundraiser at the Paramount Theater. —AFP country right now,” Clinton said. “I do believe INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 Israeli rights group urges UN to end Palestinian occupation

UNITED NATIONS: An Israeli human moral responsibility and a real opportu- clear message to Israel that the interna- pushed for the Security Council to adopt “In short, we need to start implementing rights group urged the UN Security nity to act with a sense of urgency tional community stands by the two- a resolution against settlements in the two-state solution on the ground Council to take decisive action now to before we reach the symbolic date of state solution and unambiguously rejects February 2011 but it was vetoed by the right now,” Pressman said. While a peace end the country’s occupation of June 2017 and the second half of that policies that undermine it - including United States. The 14 other Security deal can only be achieved through Palestinian territory. Hagai El-Ad, execu- first century begins.” Israeli settlement policies,” Friedman said. Council members voted in favor of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, he said, tive director of B’Tselem, told an informal Another Israeli rights group, Peace Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon resolution, reflecting the wide support “significant progress towards creating a council meeting Friday on “Illegal Israeli Now, was invited to speak but it was rep- accused B’Tselem of joining “Palestinian for the draft which had over 100 co-spon- two-state reality can be made now that Settlements: Obstacles to Peace and the resented by its sister organization, attempts to wage diplomatic terror sors. What the United States might do will help restore hope and lay the Two-State Solution” that Israel has con- Americans for Peace Now, which has also against Israel at the UN.” He also accused about a new settlements resolution groundwork for successful negotiations.” trolled Palestinian lives in Gaza, the West campaigned for an end to Israeli occupa- the group of choosing “to slander and remains to be seen. “We continue to stress the urgency and Bank and East Jerusalem for the past 49 tion. “The occupation is a threat to besmirch Israel’s good name” and vowed US deputy ambassador David importance of taking these steps now years “and counting.” Israel’s security and to Israel’s very exis- that “we will continue to fight and tell the Pressman told the meeting that “the and refraining from actions that corrode “Israel will not cease being an oppres- tence,” said Lara Friedman, the group’s truth about Israel despite the attempts to United States remains firmly committed the prospects for two states,” Pressman sor simply by waking up one day and director of policy and government rela- spread lies about us. to advancing a two-state solution ... (and) said. Mansour called Pressman’s use of realizing the brutality of its policies,” he tions. When Israel and the Palestine we are deeply concerned about contin- the word “now” twice very interesting, said. With the 50th anniversary Liberation Organization signed the Oslo ‘Positive exercise’ ued settlement activity.” He recalled that saying his comments are in line with approaching next year, El-Ad said “the peace accords 23 years ago, the settler Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian UN last week the United States condemned strong messages from Washington rights of Palestinians must be realized, population in the West Bank was Ambassador, called the informal meeting new Israeli settlements and said that expressing “outrage against the intensifi- the occupation must end, the U.N. 116,000, she said. At the end of 2015, it “a very positive exercise” that builds on since July 1 over 2,400 settlement units cation of settlement activities.” He said it’s Security Council must act, and the time was almost 390,000. his discussions about a new UN resolu- have been advanced in the West Bank too early to say whether this will translate is now.” El-Ad stressed that the council “I urge you here today to finally take tion that would demand an end to Israeli and East Jerusalem. This makes “a viable into U.S. support for a new settlements “has more than just power: You have a action in the Security Council to send a settlement building. The Palestinians Palestinian state more remote,” he said. resolution. — AP Turk child marriage film shines light on abuses LONDON: Child brides in Turkey are often to 50s, were married between the ages of raped, beaten and forced to undergo vir- 14 and 17. “They put a wedding gown on ginity tests, according to the director of a me one night and took me to some place I new documentary which aims to break the had never seen before - I (have) remained silence on the taboo issue. “Growing Up silent ever since,” one of the women says in Married”, which will premiere in London on the film. Another describes how she used Oct 30, examines the impact of child mar- to dread night-time because her husband riage on four women who were wed as would drag her to the bedroom where he teenagers in western Turkey. “When hear- “took pleasure out of pulling my hair”. “I ing some of their stories I thought to myself used to collect all my hair from the floor ‘how are you still alive?’” filmmaker Eylem and pillows every morning. Then I started Atakav said in an interview with the cutting my hair so that he couldn’t hurt me Thomson Reuters Foundation. as much.” Globally, one third of girls in developing Atakav said the film also revealed more countries, excluding China, are married “insidious” forms of abuse. “Tradition in before the age of 18 and one in nine before Turkey dictates that the bride should be a the age of 15, according to UN data. Child virgin, before she has sex with her husband marriage robs girls of their childhood and on the night of the wedding,” she education and increases the risk of domes- explained. “Family members wait outside tic violence and sexual abuse, campaigners the bedroom to then note the blood on the say. It also puts them in danger of death or white sheet in the morning.” Atakav said serious injury if they have children before that one of the women in the film who was their bodies are ready. “There are lots of sto- married at 15 was accused of not being a ries about child brides, but very few that virgin when her family couldn’t see any look at what happens to them after,” said blood. “Her husband shouted at the family Atakav, a lecturer in film and television ‘you bought me a woman, not a girl!’.” The studies at the University of East Anglia in woman said she was taken to another vil- Britain. The Turkish-born director said her lage for a virginity test and that “life after filming trip to Izmir in July revealed sur- that was awful”. Only one of the four vivors felt an urgent need to speak out. “I women in the film is still married to her hus- had spent the day interviewing two of my band, said Atakav. Two are divorced and one parents’ neighbours about their experi- has remarried but her former husband has ences,” she recalled. “Then there was a banned her from seeing her daughter. knock on the door - three women from the “These women have somehow managed to neighbourhood came to ask if I was making go on with their lives but you can see the a film about child brides and said that they pain on their faces,” Atakav said. Campaign wanted to talk about their experiences too.” group Girls Not Brides says Turkey has one of the highest rates of child marriage in SIRTE: Members of the forces loyal to Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) gather in the coastal city. —AFP Traumatized Europe, with an estimated 15 percent of girls The women in the film, now in their 30s married before the age of 18. — Reuters Blow to Libya gov’t Russian, Western media offer different images of Aleppo as rival seizes offices MOSCOW: While Western media are filled space to claims Russia backs Assad to with grim images of life in areas of Aleppo advance its own geopolitical agenda. under siege by Russian-backed Syrian gov- The differences have been particularly ernment forces, Russian news reports tell a stark in recent weeks, as international criti- Proclaims reinstatement of former administration very different story. News outlets such as cism of Russia’s actions in Syria has intensi- CNN and the BBC prominently reported a fied to include allegations of war crimes. TRIPOLI: Libya’s UN-backed unity government the UN-backed government which took control of attacks on holidaymakers in neighboring Tunisia. United Nations special envoy’s observation When the cease-fire brokered by the US has suffered a new setback after a political rival the administration in Tripoli in April. But his posi- The authorities based in eastern Libya also last week that rebel-held parts of the and Russia was collapsing last month, seized key offices in the capital and proclaimed tion was severely weakened by the loss of sup- refuse to cede power, bolstered by the backing of besieged city could be “completely Western media focused on a statement by the reinstatement of the former administration. port of militias in the capital after the UN deal. the well-armed militia of controversial military destroyed in two months” by Russian and the World Health Organization that just 35 The United Nations’ Libya envoy condemned the Ghweil is subject to international sanctions, strongman Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Libya has Syrian bombardment. On that same night, doctors were left in rebel-controlled areas latest challenge to the authority of the renewed by the European Union just last month. two rival parliaments, both elected since the state-owned broadcasters in Russia of Aleppo to care for 250,000 people. Government of National Accord (GNA), warning it In his statement, he declared all members of the NATO-backed overthrow of longtime dictator glossed over the envoy’s remarks. Instead, Meanwhile, evening bulletins on would sow “further disorder and insecurity”. GNA “suspended from their duties”. Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. The first, elected in they aired stories about the mortars Syrian Russia’s main state-owned television net- The GNA is the centerpiece of Western hopes 2012, is dominated by Islamists and appointed rebels fired at an expensive hotel where works showed almost identical reports to stem an upsurge of jihadism in the North ‘Sole legitimate authority’ the former Tripoli government. Russian journalists were staying. about a mortar shell that, after failing to African nation and halt people trafficking across The UN-backed government riposted with a The second, elected in 2014, appointed the As Russia’s air campaign in Syria enters explode, became lodged in the roof of a the Mediterranean that has led to thousands of statement threatening to arrest “those politicians administration in the east and has not formally its second year, the portrayal of Aleppo has school in government-held Aleppo. The drownings. Led by prime minister designate who... attempt to create parallel institutions and endorsed the GNA. But in February a majority of become a key weapon in the Kremlin’s almost exclusive media focus on attacks Fayez Al-Sarraj, it was intended to replace two destabilize the capital”. It condemned “efforts to its members issued a statement expressing sup- public information armory as it looks to apparently being carried out by rebels on rival administrations, one in Tripoli and one in the sabotage the political agreement” brokered by port for the UN-backed government. Many of retain domestic support for a military parts of Aleppo under Assad’s control country’s far east. But late on Friday the head of the UN last December and denounced the seizure them said they had been coerced into not hold- intervention that is generating widespread appears to be part of the Kremlin’s media the former Tripoli-based Government of National of the Council of State building by an “armed ing a formal vote of endorsement as stipulated condemnation abroad. The Kremlin-con- strategy. Unlike rebel-held Aleppo, these Salvation, Khalifa Ghweil, proclaimed its reinstate- group”. UN envoy Martin Kobler expressed his under the UN plan. In a careful balancing act, the trolled TV channels that are the primary areas are less damaged. They have not ment from the offices of a key consultative body “strong support” yesterday for the unity govern- UN plan made the 2014 parliament the sole leg- source of news for most Russians barely been subject to months of intensive aerial of the GNA. ment as “the sole legitimate authority” under a islative body, but also turned most of the mem- mention the destruction inflicted by the bombardment, nor have they seen their His announcement added to the confusion UN-brokered power-sharing deal struck in bers of the 2012 parliament into a mandatory jets their government is flying over rebel- civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, surrounding the political situation in the oil-rich December by some lawmakers from both sides. A consultative body, the Council of State. The bat- held areas of the city. The less-extreme systematically destroyed. country, which is riven by power struggles and spokesperson for the European Union said: “The tle for power erupted into armed conflict last damage in areas controlled by President But a top news executive at the sprawl- under the control of various militias who often use of force to seize power in Libya can only lead month when Haftar’s forces seized all four of Bashar Assad and purported links between ing state-owned Channel One network switch allegiances. The capital appeared calm to further disorder and a spiral of violence where Libya’s main eastern oil export ports. He exploit- Western governments and Islamic extrem- said Russian television crews were just yesterday with no sign of any unusual military the Libyan people would be the main victims.” ed the absence of fighters loyal to the UN- ists noticeably dominate the newscasts. reporting what they saw. “Rebels are presence, including around the Council of State The persistent chaos has hobbled Western efforts backed government who were battling IS in the besieging areas controlled by Assad and whose offices were stormed on Friday. to battle a growing jihadist presence in Libya, city of Sirte to the west with air support from the Geopolitical agenda they have recently been on the attack,” Ghweil has never accepted the legitimacy of which has been the launchpad of deadly United States. — AFP “Russian media is very selective in what Channel One’s director of news Kirill they show,” said Ulrich Schmid, a professor Kleymenov said in an interview. While of Russian culture at the University of St reporting on the devastation in rebel-held Greeks find Turkish Experts discover ‘cavities’ Gallen in Switzerland. “The main message parts of Aleppo, newspapers and televi- the Russian media is trying to get across to sion stations in the West have highlighted officers in migrant audiences is that Russia is the only nation the work of the White Helmets, the volun- in Egypt’s Great Pyramid fighting Islamic State effectively.” From the teer civil defense force that digs the dead smuggler’s car start of Russia’s bombing missions in Syria, and injured out from collapsed buildings. CAIRO: Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza Operation ScanPyramids began in Western and Russian media have reported But the White Helmets, which was short- THESSALONIKI: Police in Greece have detained two could contain two previously unknown October last year to search for hidden the assault through different lenses. listed for a Nobel Prize, receive much less “cavities”, scientists using radiography to rooms inside Khufu and its neighbour Turkish military officers found in a smuggler’s car that had Russian reports say Moscow’s air strikes are coverage in Russian media, where they scan the millennia-old monument said Khafre in Giza, as well as the Bent and several migrants on board, officials said yesterday. The launched to wipe out extremists. Western are portrayed as stooges for Western yesterday. On Thursday, the antiquities Red pyramids in Dahshur, all south of arrest took place in the northern city of Xanthi on Thursday coverage, by contrast, gives time and powers. — AP evening, local police told AFP. The two Turks were ministry cautiously announced finding Cairo. The project applies a mix of crammed inside a BMW with Bulgarian license plates, “two anomalies” in the pyramid built infrared thermography, muon radiogra- alongside two Iranians and three Syrians, the police said. It 4,500 years ago under King Khufu, with phy imaging and 3D reconstruction-all of further tests to determine their function, which the researchers say are non-inva- was not immediately clear how and when the two men nature and size. sive and non-destructive techniques. came to Greece, and if they intended to file for asylum. At 146 meters tall, Khufu pyramid, Muons are “similar to X-rays which can “We are not ruling out the possibility that they them- named after the son of pharaoh Snefru, is penetrate the body and allow bone selves were part of the smuggling operation,” a police considered one of the seven wonders of imaging” and “can go through hundreds source in Athens said. Several Turkish nationals have fled to the ancient world. It has three known of meters of stone before being Greece following a failed army coup against Turkish chambers, and like other pyramids in absorbed,” ScanPyramids explained in a President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in July. Among them are Egypt was intended as a pharaoh’s tomb. statement. eight military officers who flew by helicopter to the north- “We are now able to confirm the exis- “Judiciously placed detectors-for ern city of Alexandroupoli shortly after the attempted gov- tence of a ‘void’ hidden behind the north example inside a pyramid, below a ernment takeover in mid-July. The eight men have request- face, that could have the form of at least potential, unknown chamber-can then ed asylum in Greece, insisting their lives are in danger one corridor going inside the Great record particle tracks and discern cavities despite denying any role in the failed coup. But Greek Pyramid,” scientists from Operation from denser regions.” In late 2015, Egypt authorities have turned down their initial requests for pro- ScanPyramids said in a statement. started radar scans of Tutankhamun’s tection. Ankara has called on Athens to extradite them all, Another “cavity” was discovered on the tomb in the Valley of the Kings in south- but that request will only be considered by Greek justice pyramid’s northeast flank, said the ern Egypt, after a British archaeologist once the asylum issue is definitively decided, according to researchers who are using radiography theorised that Nefertiti was buried in a MOSCOW: In this file photo dated Friday, Oct 7, 2016, Russian Deputy Defense Minister a Greek judicial source. The case threatens to strain ties and 3D reconstruction for their study. secret chamber there. — AFP between the uneasy NATO allies. — AFP Anatoly Antonov speaks during a media briefing in the Defense Ministry.— AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Trump hasn’t sued a For Clinton, daily dose of newspaper for libel in decades: Records faith along with politics NEW YORK: Donald Trump hasn’t York Times reporter Timothy sued a newspaper for libel in O’Brien defeated a Trump libel Clinton’s faith is of a personal variety three decades, despite the lawsuit in 2011, after Trump Republican presidential nominee underwent a grueling deposition WASHINGTON: At about 5 am each day - maybe a repeatedly threatening to do so by O’Brien’s lawyers. Trump’s suit little later on weekends - an email from the Rev. Bill over the course of his business against O’Brien, which also Shillady arrives in Hillary Clinton’s inbox. The con- career, according to databases of named O’Brien’s publisher, Time tents? A reading from Scripture. A devotional com- state and federal court records. Warner Book Group, alleged the mentary. And a prayer. They’re sometimes inspired A lawyer for the New York real author deliberately underestimat- by the headlines - focusing recently, for example, on estate developer demanded on ed the businessman’s net worth. A the role of women in the Bible. “I know she reads Wednesday The New York Times New Jersey state judge found in them, because she responds to me,” says Shillady, retract a story in which two 2009 that Trump had not estab- executive director of the United Methodist City women accused Trump of inap- lished O’Brien’s actual malice. Society in New York. “We’ve had some interesting propriately touching them. If the emails back and forth about some of the concepts.” newspaper did not comply, “Opening up our libel laws” It’s no secret that Clinton is a lifelong Methodist. Trump, who says the allegations Former Miss Universe contest- But Shillady - who officiated at Chelsea Clinton’s are fabricated, would “pursue all ant Sheena Monnin was hit with wedding, led a memorial service for Clinton’s moth- available actions and remedies,” a $5 million default judgment er, Dorothy Rodham, and gave the closing benedic- the lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, said after she failed to appear for tion at the Democratic National Convention - feels in a letter. Trump said at a rally arbitration in a case in which that many people don’t really know how much her on Thursday he was preparing a Trump claimed she falsely deni- faith “is a daily thing.” He says this is because lawsuit. grated the pageant as “rigged.” Clinton’s faith is of a personal variety, one she’s not An attorney for the Times, The arbitration judgment was very comfortable with broadcasting. David McCraw, said the story was upheld by a federal judge in As Clinton said at a presidential forum in 2007: “I of national importance and the Manhattan in 2013. The court take my faith very seriously and very personally. paper would “welcome the record indicates the judgment And I come from a tradition that is perhaps a little opportunity” to defend it in court. was paid in 2014. too suspicious of people who wear their faith on Over the years, media outlets The same year, a San Diego their sleeves ... a lot of the talk about and advertis- including the Wall Street Journal, federal judge ruled Tarla Makaeff, ing about faith doesn’t come naturally to me.” One the Village Voice, the New York who was lead plaintiff in a class reason Clinton might not speak more about her Post and Fortune Magazine have action against Trump University, faith is that her commitment to it has been chal- WASHINGTON: In this Sunday, Sept 13, 2015 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary reported receiving similar threats did not act with malice when she lenged over the years by political foes for various Rodham Clinton speaks while attending the Foundry United Methodist Church for their Bicentennial from Trump or his representatives said in letters to her bank and the reasons. That’s perhaps not surprising, given her Homecoming Celebration. — AP in advance of unflattering articles. Better Business Bureau that decades as a polarizing political figure. Shillady. “I’ve been sending messages about loving ‘Faith in action’ However, Trump rarely makes Trump University engaged in Donald Trump also has questioned her faith, with your neighbor, and loving those that are most diffi- “Rev Jones stressed that a Christian life was ‘faith good on those threats, according fraudulent business practices. The this claim in June: “We don’t know anything about cult to love.” in action,’” she writes. “I had never met anyone like to a Reuters review of court dock- judge, Gonzalo Curiel, dismissed Hillary in terms of religion.” Perplexed Clinton sup- Shillady, who met Clinton in 2002 and came to him.” It was Jones who took young Hillary Rodham ets in the database of online legal Trump’s defamation claim. porters noted plenty has been said and written, by know the family when they attended his Manhattan and other youth group members to hear Martin research service Westlaw, a unit of Trump’s attorneys, as well as a Clinton and others, about her faith. Shillady has church, says “the spiritual component of her faith is Luther King Jr speak in Chicago, which she Thomson Reuters. spokeswoman for his campaign, been sending Clinton the daily messages for some pretty private” - partly due to the nature of describes as a moment of social awakening. Jones The last time he sued a news did not respond to requests for 19 months now. These days, he has a multi-faith Methodism itself. “The Bible says to pray in your pri- became “not only the most important teacher in organization for libel was appar- comment on his libel litigation team of clergy to help prepare them. Some younger vate closet, and do good at all times, and I think young Hillary’s life, but also a counselor over the ently in 1984. Trump filed the case record, including requests for female clergy have contributed recent writings that’s how she lives out her faith,” he says. decades whose ministrations would show her ways after the Chicago Tribune’s archi- information on any suits the about women, dovetailing with gender issues aris- Another key aspect of Methodism - social justice to cope with adversity,” biographer Carl Bernstein tecture critic called his proposed Reuters docket search may have ing in the campaign. - comes into play when looking at Clinton’s life as a writes in “A Woman in Charge: The Life of Hillary 150-story Manhattan skyscraper missed. US courts have routinely public servant, says Stephen Gunter of the Duke Rodham Clinton.” He adds that besides family, her an “atrocious, ugly monstrosity.” In deemed Trump a public figure in ‘Inner peace’ Divinity School. “Good Methodism is always a com- Methodism is probably the most important founda- 1985, a federal judge in libel lawsuits. Yesterday, his message included a quote from St bination of acts of piety and deeds of justice,” says tion of her character. Manhattan dismissed the suit, rul- That means he has to show not Francis of Assisi about the need to have peace in Gunter, the school’s associate dean of Methodist As first lady in Arkansas and then in the White ing the critic had a First only that the story is false, but one’s heart. Telling Clinton that she was being Studies. Methodist founder John Wesley, Gunter House, Clinton relied on her faith at difficult Amendment right to express his also that the media outlet knew pulled in many directions and was “in the midst of a says, “had a favorite expression: ‘There is no holiness moments. She met regularly with a Christian opinion. that it was false or published it in bee hive of this world,” the pastor reminded her without a social holiness.’” woman’s prayer group starting early in her hus- The skyscraper was never built. “reckless disregard” for the truth. about “the inner peace that needs to be the center Gunter says Clinton’s faith “is not something that band’s first presidential term, and said in a 1999 In the 32 years since Trump If Trump were a private person, he of your being,” according to a copy of the message she wears on her sleeve as a badge of superior iden- magazine interview that she’d had survived the brought that suit, he has not tak- would have to show the paper that he passed on. tity or something. It simply is who she is.” And, he Monica Lewinsky and impeachment ordeals en similar action against another was negligent in failing to learn Often, Shillady says, Clinton will reply with com- adds, “her personal faith has played a significant role through “soul-searching, friends, religious faith and news organization, although he the allegations were false, which ments. Sometimes she may incorporate the ideas in her formation as a public servant.” Clinton writes long, hard discussions.” or his companies have sued at is a lower standard of proof. The into public remarks, but generally it’s for her own about Wesley and his teachings toward the begin- “It’s just part of who she is,” says Lisa Caputo, least three individuals and a book New York Times attorney, David inspiration and comfort. Have the messages ning of her memoir, “Living History,” and also about Clinton’s White House press secretary during hus- publisher. He was successful in McCraw, wrote that the paper changed at all during the extremely tense debate a formative moment in her teenage years in Park band Bill Clinton’s first term. “She carries a passage one of those cases. carefully vetted the allegations in season? “Some of the recent writings have definitely Ridge, Illinois: meeting the Rev. Don Jones, a or two from Scripture with her. She is a very spiritual Book author and former New the story. been about standing firm in the faith and being Methodist youth minister with whom she remained person, and derives great strength and comfort bold and courageous and things of that sort,” replies close until his death in 2009. from her faith.” — AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Scottish nationalist leader in charge of referendum GLASGOW: “I’m with Nicola,” is a popular slogan on house newspaper is still called the Scots with a promise to publish a draft bill for an inde- vote to stay in the EU, which essentially an inde- Scottish National Party memorabilia at conferences Independent. pendence referendum next week. She said it would pendence vote can do.” The polling does not appear and elections. And while SNP leader and Scottish There are no tartan-and-shortbread Scottish be a fall-back plan in case the British government to back her up however. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was unlikely to have stereotypes here however. The SNP is viewed as a does not heed her demands for continued mem- A survey published by BMG for Scotland’s Herald had a total reprieve at this week’s SNP conference in modern outward looking party, increasingly more bership of Europe’s single market and greater newspaper this week showed support for inde- Glasgow because of Brexit uncertainty, there is a European than insular. Sturgeon meanwhile has autonomy from London as Britain exits the EU. pendence at 45 percent and at 55 percent for the palpable trust among her supporters that she will become something of a style icon in Scottish political “It’s important to remember what we need to status quo-the same as the 2014 result. And a find the best route to a possible Scottish independ- circles, with her high heels and dresses designed by think about as a party in terms of independence, YouGov poll conducted in August showed support ence. Some delegates at the SNP annual conference Scottish fashion house Totty Rocks. “I don’t think we and how Brexit has affected that,” said conference for independence at 46 percent. gave a cautious reaction to the possibility of a new can actually predict when the next referendum is attendee Christina Hendry, who joined the SNP Nationalists saw a glimmer of hope, tinged with independence referendum, brought on by the going to be,” Malcolm MacLean, a party member nine years ago aged 12. a hint of sadness, in Britain’s referendum result on Brexit vote. The SNP’s thirst to separate from the from Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands, told AFP Hendry said she wanted another referendum exiting the European Union. A total 62 percent of United Kingdom remains undimmed but they have in Glasgow. “I think it is in Nicola’s hands and I am within two years. “I’m a student and I have spoken Scots voted in June to remain the EU only to be out- gained a measure of pragmatism after Scotland vot- quite happy to wait until Nicola gives the green light- to a lot of students who voted ‘No’ last time, and voted by the vastly more populous areas of ed No to independence in 2014 following a referen- but I do think we have to keep the pressure up.” since Brexit happened they’ve actually changed England. Looking ahead to next week’s referendum dum called by former SNP leader Alex Salmond. On their minds,” she said. “They have realised that if details, SNP Youth member Rob Rosie said he would the conference stalls, T-shirts remain on sale embla- Brexit factor they want potential opportunities for the future be surprised if a vote date was mentioned. “But it’s zoned with the slogan “Yes” and the party’s in- Sturgeon opened the conference Thursday either in Europe or in Scotland... then they need to quite exciting what is happening,” he added. — AFP Hollande invokes unity at ceremony for Nice attack Many families are still struggling

NICE: President Francois Hollande invoked the Promenade des Anglais seafront before police of France weeps for the 86 victims. Our sadness spirit of national unity yesterday as he led trib- shot him dead. is unending,” said Cindy Pellegrini, a relative of utes to 86 people killed in a jihadist truck attack More than 400 people were injured, some the victims, who read a text in their memory at in Nice on Bastille Day. Yesterday’s ceremonies in grievously. The Islamic State (IS) group said the the start of the one-hour ceremony. the Riviera resort city had been postponed until driver, Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, was one of a day after the three-month anniversary because its followers. The massacre marked a peak of ‘I saw the driver smile’ of storms in the region. brutality in a string of jihadist attacks in France And some survivors of the attack are still “What was attacked on July 14 was national over the past two years that have ramped up trying to put their lives back together. Vincent unity,” Hollande told hundreds of victims’ rela- security fears while stoking anti-immigrant sen- Delhommel Desmarest, who runs a restaurant tives and officials invited to the ceremony. “It is timent ahead of presidential elections in 2017. on the Promenade des Anglais, is still haunted the monstrous aim of the terrorists, to attack Hollande’s Socialist government came under fire by the bloodbath and has yet to return to work. some in order to terrify others, to unleash vio- for alleged security lapses ahead of the attack in “You don’t sleep at night. I saw the whole thing, lence in order to sow division... Well, I tell you, Nice, a bastion of the rightwing opposition. the lorry bearing down, the mutilated, decapi- no, this evil enterprise will fail,” he said. “In some Several politicians from the right attended tated bodies, the guts,” said Desmarest, leader of families, three generations were swept away,” the ceremony including former president a victims’ group. Another witness told investiga- Hollande said, as he described “the entire Nicolas Sarkozy and Alain Juppe, both candi- tors he was nearby when the attacker Bouhlel nation’s compassion and solidarity” for mourn- dates in the Republicans party’s presidential pri- started up the lorry. “I saw the driver smile and ing relatives. The July 14 attack saw a 31-year-old mary next month, and far-right National Front accelerate,” he said. Tunisian extremist ram a 19-ton truck into a (FN) leader Marine Le Pen. Many families are still The rampage that followed lasted four min- crowd of 30,000 holiday revelers on the struggling to deal with their grief. “Nice and all utes and 17 seconds up to Bouhlel’s death. The Islamic State group later said Bouhlel had been NEA KAVALA: In this Friday, Oct 14, 2016 photo, spectators watch a soccer match one of its “soldiers” inspired by IS propaganda to between refugee teams from Nea Kavala camp and Herso camp. — AP attack Western targets. Nearly a third of those killed were Muslims and 15 of them were chil- dren and adolescents. The recriminations follow- Stranded refugees feel ing the Nice atrocity posed a fresh challenge for the already deeply unpopular Hollande, who has yet to announce whether he will run for re-elec- normal for 90 minutes tion next year. Critics pointed to an insufficient police pres- NEA KAVALA, Greece: Refugees are hav- have seen little of their host country, ence in Nice despite the state of emergency in ing a field day. Soccer players and fans since camps are generally located outside place since the November 13 attacks last year from Syria and Iraq got a break from life at towns. Reluctance by European Union that claimed 130 lives in Paris. Four days after migrant camps to play a match organized countries to meet relocation commit- the Nice attack, Prime Minister Manuel Valls was by Greece’s state migration agency, ments, or ignore them entirely, means booed when he visited the city to honor the vic- launching a tournament that will include migrants are looking for ways to settle. tims. The attack also exacerbated tensions in local amateur teams. The first game on Fahed Al Haboun, 22 and also from French society, felt particularly by the country’s Friday was slow-paced, with white lines Aleppo, turned up Friday to cheer for three- to four-million-strong Muslim community- on the pitch unfinished. Spectators were Hersos. His 5-month-old daughter was the largest in Europe. Several councils went on to seated on grass or on the terrace of a half- born here. “I’m glad to see this happen- forbid the wearing of burkini swimwear, before built home to get a decent view. But play- ing,” he said, speaking in broken English, the controversial ban was reversed by France’s ers and organizers described it as a first standing at the side of the pitch still highest court. Hollande has tried to unite the small step toward a normal life for those strewn with weeds. “I don’t have noth- country behind calls for a “France of fraternity” in who escaped war and were left stranded ing to do (at the camp). I don’t have to the fight against extremism. But solidarity on their journey to Europe. do anything, just waiting for my inter- remains elusive. A boar’s head was found outside There was dancing and drums at half view (for relocation) all the time.” This NICE: French President Francois Hollande stands next to white roses, each representing one of a mosque in Nice on Tuesday, the second such time, children on the sidelines shrieked at week, the government launched a pro- the 86 victims. —AFP anti-Muslim incident this year. — AFP every turn of the game, and after 90 min- gram to integrate refugee children into utes, the game ended 1-1 for Hersos and the state school system, starting with Nea Kavala - teams that took their names 1,500 kids bused out of camps to 19 from refugee camps near Greece’s north- schools. The program is set to expand to US removes all limits on ern border. “This (helps us) forget the con- 20,000 children. ditions inside the camp ... In the camp you Greek parents at one school staged are under pressure. protests, voicing health concerns, while at The game helps us make a little bit (of) another they gathered outside to applaud bringing Cuban products fun with our friends,” Sherran Abdiy, a the refugees as they arrived. Giorgos refugee from Aleppo, Syria and goalkeep- Perperidis, the government coordinator at WASHINGTON: The Obama administration limit restricted travelers to a combined value of almost entirely aimed at similarly state-run er for Nea Kavala team. the refugee camps of Hersos and Nea announced Friday that it is eliminating a $100 $100 in rum and cigars, although enforcement industries including shipping and medical The 21-year-old pharmacology stu- Kavala, organized the game. He also limit on the value of Cuban rum and cigars that of the limit notably declined after President products. dent’s family home was destroyed in the helped set up the necessary donations American travelers can bring back from the Barack Obama declared detente with Cuba on The new changes also allow cargo ships to civil war, and he traveled to Turkey and that included the uniforms provided by island. The administration is also lifting limits Dec 17, 2014. visit US ports directly after docking in Cuba. then Greece with his mother and 15-year- topflight Greek soccer team PAOK: Light on cargo ship travel between the US and Cuba The head of US affairs at Cuba’s Foreign They had been barred from US ports for 180 old brother. He hoped to make it to blue for Hersos, black-and-white stripes and easing US and Cuban researchers’ ability to Ministry, Josefina Vidal, said the measures are “a days after visiting Cuba. Cuba blamed that Switzerland and continue his studies. for Nea Kavala. conduct joint medical research. The measures significant step,” but she said they have “a very measure for harming its ability to import and Instead he spends his days in a camp “People at the camps have to be given are contained in a new round of regulatory limited character” and leave in place restric- export and dampening hopes that a new mili- hastily set up by the Greek army and something to do, and they chose sport,” changes meant to ease US trade with Cuba. tions on investment in most parts of the Cuban tary-run port in the city of Mariel could serve as where authorities struggle to provide he said. “There will be more games with The Obama administration has now made economy. She also complained that the ration- a major link in the regional cargo shipping sys- basic facilities. local clubs in the area and we already six sets of changes loosening the US trade ale for the measures is that that they are meant tem. A senior Obama administration official have the next match lined up. It’s not embargo on Cuba in hopes that the normaliza- to encourage “subversive” changes on the said the new regulations’ focus on Cuban state 60,000 people like him always easy to get things done, but we do tion of relations with the island will not be island. The administration has described its pol- enterprise should not be interpreted as a shift There are 60,000 people in Greece like what we can,” Perperidis said. “There’s no reversed by a future administration. This round icy goal as aimed at helping the Cuban people away from helping ordinary Cubans. “We have him, halted on the trip to Europe after rivalry here. Everyone was really excited is expected to be the last before President improve their lives by winning greater econom- designed the policy very much to have the countries closed borders in fear of being about today’s game. It’s great to watch. Barack Obama leaves office. ic and political freedom from the single-party maximum benefit to the Cuban people, broad- flood with refugees. Most of the stranded These are good moments.” —AP Cuban rum and cigars will now be subject to state. ly, but in so doing we are not restricting the same duties as alcohol and tobacco from engagement with the Cuban state. That has other countries, meaning most travelers will be Mutual interests and values been clear since Dec 17, 2014,” the official said Gambia opposition to field able to bring back as many as 100 cigars and “Challenges remain - and very real differ- in a conference call with reporters held on several bottles of rum. Because high-end ences between our governments persist on condition of anonymity. “The Cuban people One presidential candidate Cuban cigars can sell for more than $100 apiece issues of democracy and human rights - but I continue to be at the center of everything outside Cuba, every US traveler can now legally believe that engagement is the best way to we’re doing.” More than 160,000 American BANJUL: The Gambia’s opposition par- and fair. The strongman took 73 per- bring back many thousands of dollars of Cuban address those differences and make progress travelers visited Cuba last year and that figure ties announced Friday they would cent of the vote. The Gambia’s newly products, potentially generating hundreds of on behalf of our interests and values,” Obama is expected to double this year. Hundreds of unite around a single candidate for appointed Independent Electoral millions of dollars in new annual revenue for said in a statement announcing the changes. thousands of Cuban-Americans visit family on December’s presidential election, in an Commission assured political parties the Cuban state. Rum and cigar production is entirely govern- the island each year and will also be able to unusual show of unity as President last month the vote would not be The change does not mean that Cuban rum ment-run under Cuba’s centrally planned com- take advantage of the new measure, which Yahya Jammeh seeks a fifth term in rigged, despite fears that an opposition and cigars will be available for sale in the US - munist economy. While the first regulatory comes a month and a half before the restart of power. At a meeting in Banjul, the crackdown is already underway. the change is aimed at tobacco and alcohol changes focused narrowly on helping Cuba’s commercial flights to Havana after more than groups agreed to pick a single con- Commissioner Alieu Momar Njie told brought home for personal use. The previous growing private sector, Friday’s new rules are 50 years. — AP tender at a convention on October 30, reporters in Banjul: “The stakes may be just weeks ahead of the election slated high, and temptation may be great to for December 1. achieve victory through illegal or The signatories of the memoran- morally questionable means in some dum said they were “putting our differ- countries. “I stand here today to pro- ences aside, in pursuance of the nounce to you that, as far as our con- supreme national interest”, with the certed efforts are in play, this will never aim of ousting Jammeh from power. be the case in our dear country.” UDP They included the United Democratic party leader Ousainou Darboe-the run- Party (UDP) — the country’s principal ner-up in 2011 — is among several opposition movement-along with sev- opposition figures serving three-year eral smaller groupings and the sentences for organizing a peaceful ral- Gambia’s first ever female presidential ly over two party members’ deaths in candidate, development expert and custody. women’s rights campaigner Isatou The UN, France, the US and human Touray. Jammeh came to power in a rights watchdogs have all voiced con- 1994 coup, and has ruled The Gambia cern over the deaths and called for an with an iron fist ever since. independent probe. Campaigning for Before the nation’s last presidential the election begins on November 16. vote in 2011, the 15-nation Economic Since independence from Britain in Community of West African States 1965, the Gambia has had just one oth- (ECOWAS) said Jammeh’s control of the er leader: Dawda Jawara, who served media and intimidation of voters until the current president toppled him HAVANA: This March 1, 2013 file photo shows a worker selecting cigars at the H Upmann cigar factory, where people can take tours as part of meant the election could not be free in the 1994 coup. —AFP the 15th annual Cigar Festival. — AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Stampede kills 24 at religious gathering

LUCKNOW: A stampede at a religious gath- Overwhelming crowds ering in northern India killed at least 24 “There was a lot of chaos, all of us were people yesterday as thousands of devotees pushed and shoved. Many people have of a controversial guru tried to cross a died including my mother,” a witness told bridge at once, police said. The followers of reporters as ambulances sped by. State Jai Gurudev, a leader of a local religious Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a sect, had gathered on the outskirts of high-level enquiry into the tragedy while Varanasi, a Hindu holy town on the banks announcing monetary compensation for of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh state, the victims, his spokesman Rajendra when the deadly stampede broke out. “A Chaudhary said. Stampedes at India’s reli- total of 19 people have died in the incident. gious festivals, where a mixture of police Fourteen of the dead are women,” Hari Ram and volunteer stewards are often over- Sharma, police inspector general, told whelmed by the sheer size of the crowds, reporters in the state capital Lucknow. are not uncommon. In July last year, a At least four others were seriously stampede on the banks of a holy river killed injured and were undergoing treatment at 27 pilgrims in southern India. a nearby hospital. State police chief Javeed Around 115 people were killed in Ahmed blamed overcrowding on the old October 2013 at a stampede near a temple iron bridge for the disaster. “They had in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, site sought permission for 5,000 persons but of another deadly stampede there seven many more people reached and joined the years earlier. Jai Gurudev, who died in 2012, procession,” Ahmed told India’s NDTV news is among several charismatic self-styled GOA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during exchange of agreements between the two network. “They were crossing a bridge “godmen” who enjoy a cult-like following countries in the beach resort state. — AP when some rumor-mongering happened among thousands of followers. Typically which led to the disaster.” clad in white robes and turban, Gurudev A spokesman of the religious sect said fiercely espoused vegetarianism and Modi, Putin sign new energy, the stampede occurred after a rumor claimed “to liberate the soul from the rota- spread that the narrow bridge had col- tion of birth and death” on his website. lapsed, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news In June, a breakaway sect of his follow- agency reported. “The devotees were pro- ers were involved in a riot in Mathura city defence deals ahead of BRICS ceeding towards the camp (across the riv- which killed 24 people. Indian Prime er) but police started sending them back. Minister Narendra Modi said he was sad- This led to rumors that the bridge has col- dened by the loss of life in the latest inci- Reinvigorating ties between traditional allies lapsed,” Raj Bahadur told PTI. TV footage dent. “I have spoken to officials & asked showed piles of colourful clothing and slip- them to ensure all possible help to those BENAULIM: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cultivates closer ties with Washington. few years, along with the helicopters, and the pers lying in a heap with policemen trying affected due to the stampede in Varanasi,” Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin Putin has been seeking to seal deals with building of four frigates in India. India will pur- to clear the debris. Modi tweeted. — AFP signed multi-billion dollar energy and defense India to help revive Russia’s recession-hit econo- chase about 200 of the choppers to replace its pacts yesterday following talks aimed at reinvig- my, following sliding oil prices and Western ageing fleet under a joint venture over several orating ties between the traditional allies. Modi sanctions over the Ukraine crisis. “I would like to years, with some manufactured in India, as it hailed Putin as an “old friend” after their meeting stress that we intend to expand our bilateral reduces its reliance on military imports. “In the in the Indian state of Goa, where leaders of the cooperation not only in energy but also across a next few months, a place will be allocated (for other BRICS emerging nations were also gather- wide range of areas,” Putin said. The announced manufacture) and there will be investments,” ing for a summit. energy deals include Russian oil giant Rosneft’s Russian Trade and Industry Minister Denis “Your leadership has provided stability and decision to buy almost the entire stake in India’s Manturov told AFP. substance to our strategic partnership,” Modi Essar Oil for almost $13 billion. India and Russia have traditionally held said alongside Putin at a beachside resort, after Essar said the deal involving a group led by strong ties dating back to the 1950s after the officials signed up to 20 agreements between Rosneft was the largest single foreign direct death of Stalin. But trade has slipped beneath the two nations. Modi said the pacts on jointly investment in India. The leaders also signed an $10 billion since 2014, as Modi cultivates closer producing light military helicopters, building agreement to supply more units to a nuclear diplomatic and economic ties with Washington, frigates and other areas of cooperation “lay the plant in Kudankulam in southern India to meet while Russia eyes Pakistan and also China. Modi foundations for deeper defense and economic the fast-growing economy’s thirst for electricity will hold talks with China’s President Xi Jinping ties for years ahead”. and to reduce its reliance on dirty coal. They dis- late yesterday, also in the hope of boosting They also signed an initial agreement on cussed the threats posed by regional and “global investment and trade. Relations however have India’s purchase of Russia’s state of the art terrorism” although it was not clear if this includ- been frustrated by Beijing’s decision so far to defense system, capable of shooting down ed India’s hiked tensions with archrival Pakistan. block New Delhi’s entry to a nuclear trade group, multiple incoming missiles, although there Putin was seen as unlikely to weigh into the dis- among other issues. were no details on a timeframe for delivery. pute between the rival neighbors, as Moscow China and India, the world’s two most popu- India, the world’s top defense importer, is also eyes closer defense ties with Islamabad. lous nations, are jockeying for regional influence undergoing a $100-billion upgrade of its Russia and Pakistan carried out their first joint in Asia. Modi will host a dinner for the leaders of Soviet-era military, as it looks to protect its bor- military exercise last month. the BRICS club - which also includes South Africa ders from arch-rival Pakistan and an increasing- and Brazil-ahead of talks today. BRICS was ly assertive China. But India has increasingly Replacing aging fleet formed in 2011 with the aim of using its growing Hindu pilgrims hold religious flags and walk on a crowded bridge after a stam- turned to the United States, and more recently The deal for Russia’s most modern air economic and political influence to challenge pede on the same bridge on the outskirts of Varanasi. — AP France, rather than Russia, for its hardware, as defense system has been in the pipeline for a Western hegemony. — AFP African leaders tackle piracy, illegal fishing at Lome summit

LOME: Stemming the astronomical development are up for discussion, improve the lives of most Nigerians losses caused by crime in the oceans there is one particular issue set to has been a key driver of violence in surrounding Africa is the focus of a take centre stage. the delta and offshore. Piracy has pro- major continental summit yesterday “Piracy comes first,” Togo’s Foreign liferated partly because of a chronic in the Togolese capital, Lome. “Over Minister Robert Dussey told AFP. “A lack of cooperation and information- recent decades, the accumulated rev- few years ago, it was mostly shipping sharing between African countries, enue losses resulting directly from in the Gulf of Aden, off Somalia, that although steps to remedy this discon- illegal activities in the African mar- fell victim to pirates. Now it’s in the nect have already been taken at mar- itime sector add up to hundreds of Gulf of Guinea. “Between 2005 and itime security meetings in Cameroon billions of US dollars, without count- the present, we have suffered more in 2013 and in the Seychelles last year. ing the loss of human lives,” the than 205 attacks. Pirates give priority Building on those two gatherings, African Union (AU) said in an online to raids on oil tankers but they also the hope is that leaders in Lome will statement about its Protect Our target merchant shipping,” he adopt a binding, continent-wide Oceans meeting. explained. Oil-rich Nigeria is at the charter on maritime security that as Up to 30 African heads of state heart of the problem, with many pira- well as piracy encompasses the other and government are expected to cy attacks taking place off its coast or issues on the summit’s agenda. “Most attend the gathering, whose full title in the waters of neighbouring states. African countries that have a coast- is the AU Extraordinary Summit on Perpetrators are often offshoots of line are victims of one of these prob- Maritime Security and Safety and armed insurgents from the Niger lems, which is why it’s so important Development in Africa. The long- delta, home to the continent’s largest for African leaders to sit down and try term aim, according to the AU, is to oil reserves. to find solutions,” said Dussey. Large- “make maritime space the key driver scale illegal fishing also helps drive of Africa’s economic and social Poor cooperation piracy as it depletes stocks, reducing development”. While illegal fishing, That the billions generated from the legitimate economic activities of smuggling, pollution and economic these reserves has done little to coastal communities. — AFP Pakistan police arrest teacher, sufi preacher for blasphemy

ISLAMABAD: A teacher and a Sufi phemy charges on the complaints of and had been acting strangely. In a preacher have been arrested on blas- locals that he had been asking the vil- second incident in the Punjab town of phemy charges in two separate inci- lagers to stop offering prayers and just Kamalia a college teacher was arrested dents in Pakistan, police said yesterday. bow before him,” Hussain said. on Friday for beating up a student from The preacher was arrested in the vil- Islam forbids Muslims to bow the minority Shiite sect who absented lage of Changa in Daska district of before anyone except Allah and doing himself to attend the annual Ashura Punjab province for preaching things so also falls under country’s blasphemy procession last week. “contrary to Islam”, local police station law. Hussain said Aslam had started “Police have arrested a teacher Chief Javed Hussain told AFP. “Saeen preaching at a local shrine of Sufi saint Faraz Ahmed for thrashing his Shiite Aslam was arrested on Friday over blas- Panj Shaheed some three months ago student Zainul Abideen because he missed his class to attend his religious rites,” local police official Mohammad Farooq told AFP. Ahmed has been charged under the blasphemy law for assaulting the student because of his faith and detained, he added. Both Ahmed and Aslam face up to 10 years jail time if convicted, police officials said. Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in Pakistan. Anyone even accused of insulting Islam risks a violent and bloody death at the hands of vigi- lantes. Rights groups complain the con- troversial legislation is often abused to carry out personal vendettas. The cases emerged one day after Pakistan’s Supreme Court delayed an appeal against the death sentence meted out to a Christian woman in 2010 for blas- phemy. Asia Bibi was accused of insult- ing the Prophet Mohammed, punish- CHENNAI: Indian school children piece together an image of former Indian able by death under the blasphemy president, APJ Kalam during a remembrance event on his 85th birth law, in a notorious case that has seen anniversary at a school. Former Indian president APJ Kalam, who played a rights groups and the Vatican call for lead role in the country’s nuclear weapons tests, was the 11th Indian her release. — AFP President from 2002. — AFP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 INTERNATIONAL

One dead as Philippines faces ‘The most damaging typhoon’

MANILA: At least one person was killed and three While the typhoon is not the most powerful to central Luzon before heading out to sea by civil defense spokeswoman Rachel Miranda. More were missing as the Philippines faces what could hit the country this year, it could cause the most Sunday evening, he added. “This one will have an than 400 people were evacuated from their be “the most damaging” storm this year in the damage as it will cross heavily-populated areas impact because most of the people are in (that homes and sea and air travel in these areas has approaching Typhoon Sarika, officials said yester- just north of Manila, said government weather part of) Luzon. Even Metropolitan Manila will be been suspended as a safety precaution, officials day. A man was found dead on the seashore while forecaster Benison Estareja. “We can see from the affected,” he warned. said. three fishermen were reported missing in the east- radar that the storm is very destructive. It can These areas will experience strong winds and The Philippine islands are often the first major ern island of Catanduanes as Sarika, packing maxi- destroy wooden houses, it can topple trees. It can heavy rains, with coastal areas at risk of storm landmass to be hit by storms that generate over mum winds of 180 kilometers per hour, passed possibly rip off roofs,” he told AFP. “This could so surges of up to two meters (more than six feet), the Pacific Ocean. The Southeast Asian archipela- nearby, the civil defense office said. Although the far, be the most damaging typhoon this year,” the forecaster said. Low-lying areas will be at risk go endures about 20 major storms each year, storm did not hit the island directly, its strong Estareja said. of flooding while mountainous areas could suffer many of them deadly. Haiyan, the strongest winds and heavy rains still knocked out all power Sarika is forecast to hit the province of Aurora landslides. Although the storm did not hit the typhoon ever recorded to hit land, smashed into and telephone lines for the more than 246,000 res- on the east coast of the main island of Luzon eastern region of Bicol, that area experienced the central Philippines on November 8, 2013, leav- idents of Catanduanes, the office added. before dawn today, he said. It is expected to cross heavy rains as it passed nearby on Saturday, said ing 7,350 people dead or missing. — AFP

Police disperse mob stirred by king insult

PHUKET: Police and soldiers on the Thai a community leader wielding a mega- resort island of Phuket dispersed a mob phone dispersed the crowd by leading of several hundred people seeking a them to a local police station to lay a confrontation with a man they believed complaint. insulted the country’s king, who died Thai media reported that the crowd’s this week. Video shot Friday evening anger stemmed from online comments shows the crowd blocking the road out- that were made by the man long before side a soy milk shop and waving plac- the king’s death. Thailand has draconian ards with slurs such as “buffalo,” a local lese majeste laws that impose stiff slang word for stupidity. Some shouted prison sentences for actions or writings for the man to come out. regarded as derogatory toward the One man in the rowdy crowd yelled, monarch or his family. Phuket police “If you don’t love the king, who else commander Theerapol Thipcharoen said would you love in this land?” as others the public “came out to express their argued with officers blocking the love for the king and weren’t happy for entrance to the shop. King Bhumibol anyone to disrespect him.” “But they Adulyadej’s death Thursday after 70 were not violent and they knew it would years on the throne has sparked a be inappropriate, especially in the cir- national outpouring of grief. Police and cumstance,” he said. — AFP South African police arrest 9 in rioting near university

JOHANNESBURG: South African police “The only reason these measures were arrested nine people during arson attacks implemented was because a group of stu- and stone-throwing near a Johannesburg dents started four fires on our campuses university where students have been on Thursday night, smashed windows, protesting for free education, authorities stoned buildings and flooded rooms,” the said yesterday. Two vehicles were set on university said in a statement yesterday. In BANGKOK: Mourners wait in line to pay their respects to the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej outside of the Grand Palace. — AFP fire in the overnight unrest in other violence, two buildings were dam- Braamfontein, an urban area that was the aged by firebombs at the Howard College Thais flock to palace after scene of similar violence during clashes campus of the University of KwaZulu- between students and police earlier in the Natal, South African media reported week, the national police said on Twitter. Saturday. Of the nine people arrested, two are Student protests, many of which have death; caretaker in place students at the University of the turned violent, have forced some South Witwatersrand, also known as Wits, two are African universities to close. The unrest from other universities and five are not began last month when the government People hope to get a glimpse of beloved monarch students, said Shirona Patel, a university recommended that universities increase spokeswoman. The school, one of South 2017 fees by no more than 8 percent, while Africa’s leading universities, has imposed saying it would cover fee hikes next year BANGKOK: While Thailand waits for the crown explain that the head of the Privy Council, an has been turned on its head by frequent coups. overnight restrictions on access and move- for poor university students. Protesters, prince to ascend the throne following the advisory body to the king, is automatically the Over the past 10 years, Thailand has suffered ment on campus because of security con- however, say the plan is insufficient and death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, regent until a new monarch is crowned. There particularly intense political turmoil pitting cerns. It rejected criticism from some pro- demand the gradual implementation of the government said a regent would be the was no official statement that the council’s arch-royalists against those seeking a redistrib- testers that additional security measures free university education. Large student caretaker of the monarchy, as tens of thou- head, 96-year-old Prem Tinsulanonda, had ution of economic and political power, allied and a police presence on campus were protests in 2015 forced the government to sands thronged yesterday to the palace com- been named regent, creating uncertainty. But with Thaksin Shinawatra, a populist prime min- provoking violence. freeze fee increases this year. — AP plex where the king’s body is being kept. Wissanu said an announcement wasn’t needed ister ousted in a 2006 coup. Dressed in somber black and white, people because the process is mandated by Thailand’s But in recent years, Bhumibol had suffered from all over the country converged at the constitution. Prem, a former prime minister, from a variety of illnesses and seemed far complex in Bangkok’s historic center, hoping to was one of Bhumibol’s principal confidants and removed from the upheavals of Thai politics, get a glimpse of their beloved monarch, who has ties to Bhumibol’s popular daughter, including the 2014 coup that brought current died Thursday after prolonged illnesses that Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, an army had incapacitated many of his organs. He was For ordinary Thais, the overwhelming focus general, to power. “His death means that the 88. But confusion reigned outside the complex was on grieving for Bhumibol, not the succes- Thai political system must find an alternative as police announced that it was closed for sev- sion. “I haven’t even started to think about that; focal point around which to unite the country’s en days. A while later, the complex gates were I’m still in mourning over the king,” said factionalized population,” said Tom Pepinsky, a opened for people to visit one of the halls to Rakchadaporn Unnankad, a 24-year-old Southeast Asia expert at Cornell University. sign a condolence book. The body, which is Bangkok office worker. “I left home at 6 am to He said one challenge that royalists will face kept in another building, will not be revealed to come here. We were queuing for so long is the possibility that the monarchy’s popularity the public for another 15 days, authorities said. before they told us that we can’t go inside the will be undermined by the crowning of palace. There were people who have been here Vajiralongkorn, who does not command the More time to grieve since 4 or 5 am.” “My tears started flowing out same respect his father did. Another mourner, The crowds lining outside since dawn were of me without my realizing,” she said, recalling 48-year-old Suchart Warachawanwanich, said it subdued and orderly despite the swelling num- the news of Bhumibol’s death. “I didn’t even was “appropriate” to not immediately accept bers. People shared food and handed each oth- want to hear the announcement.” Buddhist the crown and let the nation grieve first. A one- er water and wet towels to cope with the tropi- funeral ceremonies began Friday night after a year mourning period for the government has cal heat. While announcing the king’s death, royal motorcade brought Bhumibol’s body been declared together with a 30-day moratori- the prime minister had said that the heir appar- from nearby Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace um on state and official events. But no substan- ent, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, would complex. tial demands have been made of the private ascend the throne. But hours later he said that sector. The government has only urged people the prince did not want to be immediately Momentous event to refrain from organizing entertainment named king because he wanted more time to Bhumibol’s death after 70 years on the events for a month, apparently mindful of the grieve along with the rest of the nation. throne was a momentous event in Thailand, need to ensure that the sputtering economy, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam where the monarch has been glorified as an which relies heavily on tourism, does not suffer VANDERBIJLPARK: A woman looks on as she holds a gate at the dorms at the North appeared on television Friday evening to anchor for a fractious society that for decades too much. — AP West University Vaal Campus. — AFP Japan withholds As Thais mourn king, black clothes booms

BANGKOK: Thailand’s government has warned of a dues to UNESCO national shortage of black clothing, which is flying off shelves as a distraught nation mourns beloved late TOKYO: Japan has withheld its he said. Japan provides 9.7 percent King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The commerce ministry also annual UNESCO dues, saying it of UNESCO budget, the body’s sec- said it would work with manufacturers to ensure a sta- wants to make sure the UN body ond-largest donor after the US at 22 ble supply of mourning wear while threatening stiff properly functions to foster trust percent. Washington has suspended punishments for price-gouging by merchants. Thailand among member nations. Foreign its dues since 2011 when Palestine has been plunged into grief by the death on Thursday Minister Fumio Kishida, asked by a began participating in UNESCO. of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned as a deeply reporter, confirmed that Japan with- UNESCO would not comment revered god-like figure for 70 years. held dues of nearly 4 billion yen Friday on Japan’s decision. Kishida’s ($40 million) for this year. He comments came as Israel suspend- A range of public activities have been cancelled and refused to say if that was to protest ed cooperation with the agency television programming and nightlife has been ordered UNESCO’s listing last year of Chinese over a draft resolution minimizing to tone it down for the next month out of respect. The Rape of Nanking documents as a Jewish ties to Temple Mount and directives have raised some concern that the economy memory of the world. the Western Wall. In 2014, China would suffer, but sales of black clothing, at least, are Kishida said the decision is based submitted documents on the 1937 booming. The commerce ministry’s director-general of on “comprehensive” observations. massacre of Chinese citizens by the internal trade Nuntawan Sakuntanaga has called on Japan disputes China’s historical Japanese military in what became consumers to put off purchases of mourning wear until views on the 1937 massacre and has known as the Rape of Nanking, manufacturers can catch up with demand. criticized the UNESCO decision. A which Japan has largely played “The supply of black shirts may be low for a few days Foreign Ministry official later said down. The documents were regis- but garment manufacturers have insisted that there that Japan is watching to see if tered on the heritage list last will not be a shortage, while they will quote prices as UNESCO is living up to its founding October. normal,” she said, according to The Nation. Since the purpose of promoting peace China says up to 300,000 people king’s death, black clothing was being sold at double among member nations through were killed, while Japanese national- the normal price in some cases, Nuntawan said. Price- education, and will consider the ists have largely played down or gougers could face fines of up to 140,000 baht ($3,900) timing of its payment while examin- denied the incident. Japan and some and seven years in jail, she added. ing whether the UN body is operat- scholars say the number was much Bhumibol was the only king most Thais have ever ing appropriately. smaller. Japan has criticized known, a father figure with an image of moral rectitude There is no deadline for a mem- UNESCO’s “unilateral” registration sys- whose loss has profoundly touched millions in the ber nation to pay its annual contri- tem, which it says failed to give Tokyo country. On Friday tens of thousands of his grieving bution. Non-payment could lead to access to the documents for verifica- subjects, many holding aloft portraits of the king, lined a member nation losing its voting tion, adding the process lacked fair- the route of a motorcade that bore his body to the roy- right at the body’s general meeting, ness and transparency. — AP BANGKOK: Mourners have food in a restaurant next to photos of the late Thai King al palace in Bangkok from the hospital were he died at Bhumibol Adulyadej. — AFP the age of 88. — AFP NEWS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

KUWAIT: Camels stand at the starting line ahead of a camel race in Kabd yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Fresh talks try to revive Syria truce Trump claims election ‘rigged’, slams ‘smears’ Continued from Page 1 engulfed by some of the worst violence of the conflict Continued from Page 1 ry of our country. They are coming after me to try and since the collapse of last month’s truce deal. “I think destroy what is considered by even them the greatest Fierce fighting was continuing in the multi-front con- we need to see what happens in the room to deter- “I have no idea who these women are. The stories are movement in the history of our country.” According to flict, with Turkish-backed opposition fighters closing in mine whether this is the beginning of a new process total fiction.” Trump, “the political establishment is trying to stop us on Dabiq, a symbolic stronghold of the Islamic State that continues in this format or not,” said the senior At a later rally in Charlotte he claimed to be “the victim because they know that we’re a threat to their totally cor- group. And in Aleppo, Russian-backed government US official. of one of the great political smear campaigns in the histo- rupt controls”. — Agencies forces intensified their bombardment of the rebel-held On Friday, Lavrov had warned that Russia was not east of the city, further damaging any prospect of a planning on presenting new initiatives on ways to renewed ceasefire. resolve the conflict, which has claimed more than 3 men accused of plotting to bomb... Kerry and Lavrov, once joint sponsors of internation- 300,000 lives since 2011. Instead he called for “concrete al peace effort, met ahead of the broader talks, but US steps” to implement earlier UN resolutions and specifi- Continued from Page 1 our jobs, plus they’re Muslim,’” he said. officials insisted that their “bilateral track” remains cally for opposition fighters to separate from “terrorist” Garden City Mayor Chris Law said in a statement that dead. Instead, with President Barack Obama adamant jihadist groups. Kerry and Lavrov were joined by UN In a profanity-laced conference call that law enforce- he was shocked by the planned attack, and Birky called that US forces will not become caught up in the war, Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura, as well as top diplomats ment monitored, Stein said the only way “this country’s it “crazy”. Birky said between 300 and 500 Somali Kerry was hoping that talks with Russia and regional from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar - all nations that ever going to get turned around is it will be a blood- refugees live in the area. The state Department for powers may yield new ideas. “We are not pursuing this back Syrian opposition forces. bath”, according to the complaint. If convicted, the men Children and Families said that of the 906 refugees who directly with the Russians bilaterally anymore,” a senior Iran, a key Assad supporter, was being represented could be sentenced to up to life in federal prison with- arrived in Kansas from Oct 2014 through Jan 2016, 68 US official travelling with Kerry told reporters ahead of by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Egypt, Iraq out parole. were from Somalia, or 7.5 percent. Birky said most are the meeting. and Jordan were also set to be part of the meeting, the Heidi Beirich, director of the Southern Poverty Law fleeing militants in Somalia and want to assimilate once “But just because the format has evolved doesn’t US official said. The intensified bombardment has put Center’s Intelligence Project, called the details of the they reach Kansas. “They’re trying to make a better life mean that the underlying objectives have changed,” he increasing strain on rescue workers in besieged eastern plot disturbing, saying it “should serve as a warning to for their families here,” he said. “They want to pursue the insisted. Those objectives, he said, are a reduction in Aleppo which is home to an estimated 250,000 resi- those who traffic in the politics of fear and bigotry”. American dream.” violence, more humanitarian access to besieged civil- dents. More than 370 people, including nearly 70 chil- Garden City is home to a Tyson Foods beef slaughter- The case is the latest involving militia groups in the ians and a political dialogue between the government dren, have been killed in regime and Russian bombard- house that has drawn a diverse immigrant population state. Earlier this year, a planned armed protest outside and opposition. But both US and Russian officials ment of eastern Aleppo since Sept 22, according to the to the area. Dr John Birky, who’s helping to create a clin- a Wichita mosque prompted the Islamic Society of played down hopes of a breakthrough yesterday, and Observatory. ic and working with refugees on a language program, Wichita to cancel an appearance by a speaker whom Kerry was due to fly on to London today to brief Meanwhile, Turkish-backed opposition fighters were said some local residents fear the refugees, mistakenly protesters believed supported terrorism. The Justice European allies on the new effort. advancing yesterday on the northern Syrian town of associating them with militants in Somalia. “People do Department’s National Security Division created a new Lavrov told reporters on Friday he had no “special Dabiq with the aim of taking it from IS militants, express more of a general sentiment of, ‘Why are we let- position a year ago to help coordinate investigations expectations” of progress. Iran also voiced skepticism, Turkey’s president said. “We are now advancing. Where? ting these refugees in here? Why are we? They’re taking into violent homegrown extremism. — AP with a foreign affairs ministry spokesman saying: “I don’t To Dabiq,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in tele- think we can have a lot of a hope for the outcome of vised comments in the Black Sea province of Rize. this meeting.” The talks come as Moscow faces down Turkey launched an unprecedented operation inside 55 killed in Iraq attacks growing criticism over its backing for Assad’s assault in Syria on Aug 24, helping Syrian rebels to rid its frontier divided Aleppo. Air strikes hit rebel-held parts of Aleppo Continued from Page 1 of Ishaq in his absence. The assailants fled, chased by secu- of IS militants and Syrian Kurdish militia. again yesterday, according to the Syrian Observatory for rity forces, and later killed themselves by detonating Human Rights, a British-based watchdog with a net- In the operation’s early weeks, Jarabulus and Al-Rai house of a Sunni militia chief who supports the gov- explosive belts, police said. Islamic State has intensified work of sources on the ground. became the first two major settlements to be captured ernment, police sources said. Eight policemen were killed bomb attacks in government-held areas this year as it los- Against this bloody backdrop, a leading opposition from the IS. The Syrian rebels, supported by Turkish and 11 others wounded in the first attack which took place es territory to US-backed Iraqi government forces and group slammed the talks, saying they would not stop planes and tanks, are two and a half kilometres from Mutaibija, south of the city of the city of Tikrit, while the Iranian-backed Shiite militias. the killing. Abdal Ahad Stefo, deputy head of the Dabiq, according to the British-based Syrian militants had three dead in their ranks. The group claimed a truck bombing in July that killed at Istanbul-based National Coalition, told AFP the nego- Observatory for Human Rights. “Two hours ago, the In the second, the wife and three children of Numan Al- least 324 people in the Karrada shopping area of Baghdad tiations “will only lead to wasting more time ... and the rebels started their attack to control Dabiq. The rebels Mujamaie, the leader of the Ishaqi Mobilization militia, - the deadliest single attack in Iraq since the US-led inva- shedding of more Syrian blood”. Aleppo has been came from Al-Rai,” it said. — Agencies were killed when gunmen stormed his house in the town sion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003. — Agencies SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 ANALYSIS

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By Dr James J Zogby

his past week, I traveled to Dearborn, Michigan where I addressed a Hillary for America campaign event. Held Tat the Arab American National Museum, the gathering provided me with the opportunity to explain why I was endorsing Hillary Clinton for President. I offered four key rea- sons. In the first instance, my endorsement was about her. She is, without a doubt, one of the smartest, toughest, and most experienced candidates to ever run for president. As important as these qualities are, I am also in awe of her self- control. As I watched the last presidential debate, I marveled at Hillary Clinton’s ability to remain composed in the face of her opponent’s hostility and vile provocation. Given what we know of Donald Trump’s disgusting behavior and his demeaning attitude toward women, I would have found it Clinton dossier has only grown over time difficult to even appear on stage with him. And yet she did so with great poise and dignity. By Nancy Benac Sanders, who depicted Clinton as part of a system she trying to avoid public records requirements? who a secretary of state would likely always meet While these personal traits served her well in a debate rigged to benefit the rich. In the 18 months before Word that Clinton had deleted tens of thousands with. But the meetings fed into Republican accu- settling - they are also essential for a president who will be ou wouldn’t think there was much left to announcing her second presidential campaign, of emails that she said were unrelated to official sations that access to Clinton was available to tested by major challenges every minute of every day. When learn about Hillary Clinton after her nearly Clinton addressed private equity investors in business only added to the intrigue. A review by donors. the 90 minute debate ended, I came away more convinced four decades in the public arena. But California, bankers in South Carolina and brokers the State Department’s internal watchdog con- than ever that Hillary Clinton has, to borrow Richard Ben Y Clinton’s time as secretary of state and as a private in Florida. An AP analysis found that over a 15-year cluded the practice violated several policies for the Donor Network Cramer’s phrase, the “right stuff” to lead our nation. citizen after her failed 2008 presidential campaign period, Clinton and her husband made at least $35 safekeeping and preservation of federal records. Clinton’s political fortunes are inextricably Another reason behind my wanting Hillary Clinton to win have generated new issues revolving around the million by giving 164 speeches to financial servic- A separate yearlong FBI investigation found no tied to her husband’s, and so are her finances. A has to do with us - my community and our partners in the intersection of money, politics, privilege and priva- es, real estate and insurance companies after leav- evidence that Clinton or her aides intended to Washington Post investigation in Nov 2015 toted coalitions of concern with whom we work most closely. As cy. Her use of a private email setup as secretary of ing the White House in 2001. break laws governing the handling of classified up an unparalleled $3 billion that the Clintons some might know, I was deeply involved with the Bernie state has stirred up a hornet’s nest over her loose information. But FBI Director James Comey con- had raised over four decades for their various Sanders’ campaign. I agreed with Bernie on most issues and handling of classified material and fed the percep- Secrets Revealed cluded, “There is evidence that they were extreme- political campaigns and the charitable founda- as a Democratic Party super-delegate I voted for him at the tion she tries to play by her own set of rules. Clinton’s refusal to release the transcripts of ly careless in their handling of very sensitive, high- tion started after Bill Clinton left office. Nearly $2 convention. I also proudly served as one of his representa- Her big haul of money from private speeches those speeches was an ongoing issue during the ly classified information.” The case was closed with- billion of that total went to the foundation. The tives to the party’s platform drafting committee where we to Wall Street interests after she left the govern- campaign - until WikiLeaks took matters out of her out any criminal charges. Clintons’ cultivation of this vast and loyal donor fought with the Clinton team to shape the party’s political ment stoked questions about whether she would hands and released hacked campaign emails con- network helped Hillary Clinton mount a formida- agenda. Bernie has correctly noted that the resultant docu- really look out for ordinary Americans. Recent taining excerpts of her speeches starting last The Foundation ble presidential campaign but also has served to ment was the “most progressive in the party’s history”. We leaks about the content of those speeches have week. The excerpts suggest she took a more From the beginning of Clinton’s tenure as sec- undercut her image as a champion of the middle forged consensus on a range of issues like: abolishing the fed into talk about whether there are really two accommodating tone toward Wall Street in private retary of state, there were questions about how class unbeholden to moneyed interests. death penalty; raising the minimum wage; expanding Social Clintons - one public, one private, as she pretty than she did in public. to ensure that all the money flowing into the Security; creating a public option health insurance; eliminat- much acknowledged in communications that she While offering herself in public as a product of Clinton Foundation, particularly contributions Old Business ing Super PACs; closing the loopholes in racial profiling and intended to stay private. middle-class America, Clinton acknowledged in a from foreigners, didn’t influence her dealings in There are plenty of Clinton issues from days of expanding the definition of “racial” to include religion and And Clinton’s links to her family’s foundation private 2014 speech: “Obviously, I’m kind of far government. A number of guidelines were put in old that lurk in the background of this campaign. national origin; increasing support for Lebanon and Jordan; while she was secretary of state have transported removed because the life I’ve lived and the eco- place to guard against conflicts of interest. Even Among them: The impeachment of Bill Clinton the need to work more closely with Arab allies; and increas- age-old questions about the influence of money nomic, you know, fortunes that my husband and I so, an AP review of Clinton’s calendars and daily for the Monica Lewinsky affair, Hillary Clinton’s ing the number of refugees admitted to the US without dis- into an all-new context. Never before have there now enjoy.” In a speech transcript from 2013, she schedules found that more than half the people big profits from trading commodities as Arkansas crimination based on religion or ethnicity. been husband and wife presidencies, with all the said that negotiating deals sometimes requires “a with private interests outside of government first lady, and Whitewater, the name of the swirling interests and potential conflicts that sort public and a private position” to get things done. whom she met with while secretary of state gave Clintons’ failed land deal in which neither was Important Step of power couple would bring. A look at some of That fed into suspicions Clinton is not always money - either personally or their companies or ultimately found to have done wrong. Donald We did not get the platform language we fought for on what’s been learned about Clinton over the course straight with voters about what she wants to groups had given it - to the Clinton Foundation. Trump has tried, in particular, to make a new Israel-Palestine, but for the first time in history the party calls of the campaign: accomplish. The AP’s review did not include Clinton’s issue of how Hillary Clinton handled the allega- for providing “Palestinians with independence, sovereignty, many meetings with foreign diplomats or gov- tions of sexual improprieties leveled at her hus- and dignity” noting that they “should be free to govern Top-Dollar Speeches Email Alarms ernment employees, instead focusing on the dis- band. Trump claims that Clinton bullied and themselves in their own viable state in peace and dignity”. Clinton’s lucrative speeches to Wall Street inter- Revelations in 2015 that Clinton used a private cretionary meetings she agreed to have. The shamed her husband’s accusers. Hillary Clinton Having scars to show from three decades of party platform ests behind closed doors in the run-up to her pres- email account and server when she was secretary meetings did not appear to have violated con- did work behind the scenes to discredit his accus- battles, I can testify that this was an important step forward. idential campaign were a frequent topic of pri- of state set off a number of alarms: What was she flict-of-interest guidelines and the Clinton cam- ers; there is no clear or independent evidence We won these battles working with allies - liberals and mary-season criticism by Democratic rival Bernie hiding? Was classified material compromised? Was paign noted some were with high-profile people that she bullied them. —AP progressives; African Americans Latinos, and Native Americans; labor and environmental activists. We supported them and they supported us. That is the essence of working in coalition. We cannot abandon our allies because we didn’t Trump dossier loaded with unknown detail get everything we wanted. If we hope we can count on them to be with us, then they need to know that they can count on By Nancy Benac came out with a 2005 video in which Trump is captured bragging and other government filings that document people who accused us to remain with them. When Hillary Clinton wins, we will all about kissing women at will, groping their genitals and trying to Trump and his businesses of failing to pay them. The Wall Street be better positioned to continue our combined effort to here’s nothing like a presidential campaign to shine a bright have sex with them. Trump dismissed the explosive video as nothing Journal, likewise, documented hardball tactics that shortchanged insist that the platform we endorsed becomes policy and to light into the nooks, crannies and back alleys of a candidate’s more than locker-room banter and said he’d never done the things Trump’s suppliers. continue working together to press for even greater changes life. And there’s nothing like Donald Trump in the annals of US he talked about in the video. But it caused a number of top GOP offi- During the bankruptcy of the Taj Mahal Casino in the early 1990s, in policy. Finally, my endorsement of Hillary Clinton is about T politics. Some of what’s been revealed about Trump’s predatory per- cials to call for Trump to step down from the ticket and prompted a some contractors who’d helped Trump build the property went him. I not only oppose Donald Trump, I find him to be the sonal interactions, business dealings, legal tactics and management number of women, outraged by his denials, to step forward to say under because Trump’s company didn’t pay what it owed them - mil- most frightening figure to emerge on the political scene in style would come as no surprise to those who’ve made a career out they had been targets of his lechery. lions of dollars in some cases. Trump refused to pay in full 253 con- my lifetime. On Oct 14, 2016, the Washington Post summed of following the billionaire’s rise to prominence. But ordinary tractors who had helped build the Taj. Trump’s bankers gave him a up the case against Trump in one sentence describing him as Americans who began the 2016 campaign with a passing impression Charitable Giving $450,000 monthly allowance while his debts were renegotiated. “bigoted, ignorant, deceitful, narcissistic, vengeful, petty, of Trump as the outspoken mogul of “Apprentice” fame now have far Trump claims he’s given millions to charity. But there’s a big misogynistic, fiscally reckless, intellectually lazy, contemptu- more information to draw upon as Election Day nears. question mark about that. An AP investigation found that the over- Head Start ous of democracy, and enamored of America’s enemies”. They Despite his curated image as the businessman with the golden whelming majority of recent gifts distributed by the Trump concluded by noting that “as president, he would pose a touch, Trump’s track record in business isn’t as magical as he would Foundation had been made with other people’s money, not contri- Trump perpetuates a self-made-man persona, stressing that he grave danger to the nation and the world”. have people think. Yes, he is rich. Yes, he has had his share of success. butions from the candidate. And it turns out Trump has used his started out with a “small” $1 million loan from his father that he later But he’s also kept company with any number of questionable busi- foundation’s money to pay legal settlements for his for-profit busi- repaid. He doesn’t mention that he also received loan guarantees, Enemies ness associates, had quite a share of projects go bust, left a string of nesses, The Washington Post reported. The New York attorney gen- bailouts and a drawdown from his future inheritance. Reporter Tim What Donald Trump has done in this campaign is prey off contractors in the lurch, exaggerated his wealth and bragged of eral’s office this month ordered Trump’s foundation to stop fundrais- O’Brien noted in a 2005 book that Trump drew $10 million from his of the fear and anger of some Americans who feel adrift in using his star power to impose himself sexually on women. ing immediately in the state, saying it isn’t registered to do so. future inheritance during hard times, and inherited a share of his today’s changing economy. Instead of providing them with Another thing people discovered about Trump this year is all the father’s real estate holdings, which were worth hundreds of millions real solutions, he has given them enemies to blame - things they still don’t know. He hasn’t released his tax returns, records Shady Characters when they were eventually sold off. Mexicans, Muslims, Blacks, etc. He has made hate-speech of charitable giving, detailed medical records, immigration files for For all Trump’s talk about seeking out the best people, his busi- acceptable and unleashed a torrent of anger that, I fear, will his wife and more. That penchant for secrecy is coupled with an ness associates over the years have included a significant number of Branding be difficult to rein in after this election is over. I, therefore, aggressive strategy to muzzle business and campaign employees by questionable characters. He partnered with the son of an In recent years, Trump has been known more for licensing use of not only believe that it is imperative that he lose this elec- requiring them to sign nondisclosure agreements. Azerbaijani government minister suspected by US diplomats of his name than for building things. Not all those branding deals have tion, he must lose by a margin so large that it serves as both A look at some of what’s been learned about Trump during the laundering money for Iran’s military. He named a Mafia-linked gov- been seamless. Condo buyers at failed Trump-named properties in as a repudiation of his hate and a mandate for Hillary Clinton campaign: ernment informant as a senior adviser and supported a convicted Fort Lauderdale, Florida , Tampa, Florida , and Baja, Mexico , have to govern. That said, I reject the notion that this election can cocaine dealer in a letter to a federal judge. He hired a convicted claimed in lawsuits that the billionaire misled them into believing he be reduced to choosing “the lesser of two evils”. It is, in fact, Tax Turmoil felon to be the superintendent of Trump Tower. was more involved in the projects than just lending his name. about supporting the best candidate - the one who, despite Trump is the first presidential nominee in four decades to refuse On two development deals, he partnered with convicted crimi- Trump won the Fort Lauderdale case and settled those in Baja and whatever differences one might have with some of her posi- to release his tax returns. The secrecy has spawned speculation that nals, one convicted in a Mafia-linked stock fraud scheme. More Tampa. tions, has demonstrated that she is tough, smart, experi- Trump doesn’t pay federal income taxes, isn’t as wealthy as he claims recently, Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort resigned after AP enced, and relentless in fighting to make America better. or is hiding something else about his business entanglements. The reported that he had helped a pro-Russian Ukrainian political party Trump University That’s why I am proud to endorse Hillary Clinton. intrigue deepened when The New York Times reported that Trump secretly route at least $2.2 million to two prominent Washington Trump faces class-action lawsuits in California and New York NOTE: Dr James J Zogby is the President of the Arab American Institute lost so much in one year that he could have avoided federal income lobbying firms in 2012, doing so in a way that effectively obscured alleging that his Trump University, which offered real estate semi- taxes for as many as 18 years. Trump subsequently admitted that he the party’s efforts to influence U.S. policy. nars and classes around the country, pressed students to pay up to had paid no federal income taxes for many years. $35,000 for mentorships and failed at its promise to teach success in Casino Woes the business. While marketing materials said that Trump had “hand- All articles appearing on these pages are TV Turmoil Trump’s six corporate bankruptcies after his big gamble on three picked” employees for the operation, in court testimony he the personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait From the outside, NBC’s “The Apprentice” was an instant hit that Atlantic City casinos were no secret when he began his campaign, acknowledged that he couldn’t recall names of his employees. New helped turn Trump into a household name, even if its ratings did slip but the circumstances have come into sharper focus over the past York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued Trump University in Times takes no responsibility for views over time. Insiders told AP that Trump repeatedly demeaned female year. Trump continues to blame his casinos’ troubles on an econom- 2013 alleging it had committed fraud and fleeced 5,000 people out expressed therein. Kuwait Times invites crew and contestants over the years, rating women by the size of ic downturn that walloped the whole industry. But in fact, two of his of millions of dollars. readers to voice their opinions. Please send their breasts and talking about which ones he’d like to have sex with. casinos’ bankruptcies occurred in years when overall Atlantic City submissions via email to: opinion@kuwait- None of that made it into the show, of course. But the revelations gambling revenue was rising. Legal Tactics added to persistent questions about Trump’s behavior toward Trump caused a firestorm when he complained in February that times.net or via snail mail to PO Box 1301 women. Unpaid Bills Gonzalo Curiel, the judge handling the California Trump University Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves the right Multiple reports over the past year have documented Trump’s class-action lawsuit, couldn’t be fair, citing the judge’s Mexican her- to edit any submission as necessary. Beyond Banter refusal to pay various contractors who worked for him. USA Today itage. Trump also tried to get a judge pulled off a New York case in Days after “The Apprentice” revelations, The Washington Post found at least 60 lawsuits, as well as hundreds of liens, judgments 2011, and he called the judge on a 2009 case biased.—AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 SPORTS

Cahill wonder goal for Jorge Lorenzo crashes Bravo to shake a leg City on A-League debut ahead of Japan race in Indian dance show

MOTEGI: Defending champion Jorge Lorenzo was sent to NEW DELHI: West Indies’ cricketing star Dwayne Bravo announced plans to MELBOURNE: Veteran Socceroo Tim Cahill launched his homecoming to hospital yesterday after crashing during practice ahead of take his talents to the dance floor by joining an Indian celebrity dance com- Australia’s A-League with a spectacular long-range goal in Melbourne City’s today’s Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix, while Honda’s Marc petition, months after making waves with his acclaimed hip thumping 4-1 derby win over Melbourne Victory yesterday. The Marquez clocked the fastest lap of the day. hop anthem “Champion”. “I am very excited to be a part 36-year-old well-travelled international hit a sizzling 35- The Yamaha rider was thrown into the air at Turn 2 of the of this show and to do something different. I just metre volley that sailed over goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas dry and sunny Motegi circuit, where a number of other riders want to have fun and enjoy,” Bravo, 33, told reporters into the top right-hand corner to open the scoring. Cahill, also crashed Friday, including Dani Pedrosa, who broke his Friday ahead of his first performance in Jhalak who has scored a record 48 international goals for his collarbone. Lorenzo was launched off his bike while taking the Dikhla Ja, the Indian version of BBC’s Strictly Come country, was playing for the first time in the A-League right turn, flipping him onto gravel where he rolled hard with Dancing. “These days, cricket and entertainment after a stellar 18-year stint overseas. Uruguayan Bruno five minutes left in the 45-minute morning practice session. go together... Dancing is definitely harder than Fornaroli, Luke Brattan and Argentine Fernando Brandan The Spaniard was not able to immediately stand but was cricket,” said Bravo, who was a part of the West rounded off the scoring for Melbourne City, who are able to sit on the back of an emergency scooter to go to the Indies squad that played against Pakistan in a owned by Abu Dhabi-based City Football Group and circuit’s clinic. He was seen walking into the on-site medical Twenty20 series last month. The all-rounder might coached by Dutchman John van’t Schip. Marco Rojas, centre before being sent to Dokkyo Medical University well take inspiration from former England bowler who flew back after playing for New Zealand in Hospital for a CT scan to see whether he suffered any head Darren Gough who won the third series of Strictly the United States in mid-week, scored Victory’s trauma, his team said. Come Dancing in 2005. Bravo launched the track only goal. Melbourne City remain unbeaten The heavy fall followed a nasty crash Friday by Honda’s “Champion” in Mumbai in March during the World along with Sydney FC after the opening two Pedrosa, while several riders struggled to test hard tyres and Twenty20 competition which his side went on to win rounds of the A-League. —AFP find the right bike settings. —AFP after beating England. —AFP

DOHA: The pack rides during in the women’s elite road race event as part of the 2016 UCI Road World Championships yesterday, in the Qatari capital Doha. — AFP Dane Dideriksen wins women’s world road race

DOHA: Denmark’s Amalie Dideriksen race expecting the best result but to be the Ladies Tour of Qatar, admitted she double. She had already taken gold in was the shock winner of the women’s able to take gold, it’s a dream come true, was unhappy to have come second on a the individual time trial earlier this week road race event at the world champi- but I didn’t expect it.” flat course with such a strong team ride. and the 41-year-old made an almost onships in Qatar yesterday. The tight finish looked set to deliver “It feels like a losing gold,” she said of decisive breakaway carving out a lead of The 20-year-old stunned one of the gold for Wild after sterling work by her her silver medal. “It’s a bit disappointing. almost a minute in the closing stages. pre-race favourites, Kirsten Wild, on the Dutch teammates set her up for a poten- We had a really good strong ride with the But the peloton reeled her in on the finishing line timing her sprint to perfec- tial title-winning finish 300m from the team so I can’t blame anything but final lap of seven at the Pearl Qatar tion to take the coveted rainbow jersey. line. The strong Dutch team had domi- myself. where the race finished-to ensure a Finland’s Lotta Lepisto took third, with nated the later stages of the race and it “This course was like Holland, only the sprint finish. Prior to that Japan’s Eri defending champion Lizzie Deignan of seemed like the eventual winner would fields in Holland are green here they are Yonamine had set the early pace. The Britain finishing fourth. come from their ranks before yellow and the cows are camels.” world championships draw to a close on “I think it is a surprise for everybody,” Dideriksen’s last minute intervention. Wild had a minor crash in the earlier Sunday when the men compete in the said Dideriksen immediately afterwards. The Dane, a former double junior stages of the race but admitted that had road race with Britain’s Mark Cavendish a DOHA: Denmark’s gold medallist Amalie Dideriksen “I know I am OK in the sprint, but taking world road race champion, finished the no impact on her final position. Before favourite to take his second world title celebrates on the podium at the end of the women’s the world championship is unbelievable.” 134-kilometre course in a time of 3hr the sprint finish it looked as if America’s following his first success in Copenhagen elite road race event as part of the 2016 UCI Road She added: “Of course, I go into every 10min 27sec. Wild, a four-time winner of Amber Neben was on course for a rare in 2011.—AFP World Championships yesterday in Doha. — AFP

Kuwaiti wins first place in UAE’s cycling tourney Rossi takes pole for

KUWAIT: Kuwait Motor Sports Club’s the upcoming rounds so as to honor player Fahd al-Musallem has won the the dear homeland in this big event. Japan Grand Prix first place in the UAE desert cycling He expressed his gratitude to tourney, which concluded on Friday Chairman of the Kuwait Motor Sports in Dubai. Club Sheikh Ahmad Al-Dawood Al- MOTEGI: Nine-time world champion Valentino for an operation. Marquez said he was gather- cuit, known for its stop-and-go layout with a lot The win was the fruit of intensive Sabah for supporting him in all con- Rossi stormed to pole position for today’s Grand ing momentum on the circuit where he has nev- of hard braking and acceleration points. “We are preparations and exercises conduct- tests. Al-Musallem ranked first after Prix of Japan after clocking the fastest time in er won in the premier race category. there. We are very close. We are very consistent ed this season to get ready for local crossing 280 km in a three-hour qualifying, resuming his campaign to overtake The two-time world champion noted Yamaha with our lap time,” Marquez said. “We are in the and international championships, he competition. This is the first round of championship leader Marc Marquez. have traditionally done well on the Honda cir- front row. That was our main target.” —AFP told KUNA in a telephone call yester- the tourney which includes three The Yamaha man timed 1min 43.954sec at day. He promised to do his best in others left. —KUNA the Twin Ring Motegi circuit Saturday to grab his third pole of the season, as he attempts to close a 52-point gap against Honda’s Marquez, who will start from second on the grid after finishing Cavendish, Sagan ready 0.180sec behind the Italian, his closest champi- onship rival. Defending world champion Jorge Lorenzo overcame a spectacular crash earlier in for road race battle the day and earned the third fastest lap in quali- fying to claim a spot on the front row, clocking DOHA: Britain’s Mark Cavendish will be bow jersey he won last year easily and has 0.267sec after his Yamaha teammate. The sec- eying a possible second world road race proved that even in flat sprints he can ond row will be occupied by Ducati’s Andrea title in Doha today but should face a stern match the pure sprinters. Last year he saw Dovizioso, LCR Honda’s Cal Crutchlow and challenge from reigning champion Peter off the challenge of Australia’s Michael Suzuki’s Aleix Espargaro. Rossi said his team had Sagan. Matthews to win gold and he has contin- struggled to find the right balance for their For the first time since 2011 the World ued his good form throughout 2016. The machine, while he himself felt weak. “Before (the Championship course is best suited to Slovakian won the points classification at Saturday afternoon practice) we did a great job sprinters, giving in-form Cavendish plenty the Tour de France for the fifth consecutive as a team, we found a good balance. It will be to be excited about. The 31-year-old Briton year and won the European road race important to start from pole,” he said. “I am not won that race in 2011 in Copenhagen championships last month. Other riders in at 100 percent. I am quite sick and have difficulty when he was the height of his powers. contention include omnium gold medallist breathing,” Rossi said. “Race here is always very After seemingly being eclipsed by in Rio, Italy’s Elia Viviani and France’s fiery long and very demanding.” His Yamaha team- German Marcel Kittel as the world’s best sprinter Nacer Bouhanni, a former winner mate Lorenzo was also content with his perform- sprinter since, Cavendish was back in form of the French national road championships ance after being launched from his bike in the this season, winning four stages during and known for his blistering finishes. morning. He was airlifted to a hospital to check July’s Tour de France before claiming Compatriot Arnaud Demare could also be for head trauma but was quickly declared fit for Olympic silver on the track in Rio in August in with a shout of the title. The German’s the race. He was not able to stand up immedi- in the omnium. have plumped for Andre Greipel as their ately after the crash, with his left leg in particular He’s been ill since then but is coming team leader but Kittel provides a formida- pain. After the incident, helped by painkillers showed in finishing sixth at Paris-Tours ear- ble plan B, even if he’s been far from his and adrenaline, Lorenzo said his bike started to lier this month that his speed is still there. 2013 and 2014 form this season. feel better and his lap times began to improve. Qatar also holds good memories for Sunday’s event will be raced over a 257- “Honestly, I was scared,” Lorenzo said of the Cavendish, who won the Tour of Qatar in kilometre long course stretching from crash. “All of my body was hurting. February for the second time after also suc- Doha’s Aspire Zone, a vast sporting com- “I am happy with the front row. We have a ceeding in 2013. Sunday’s race could set plex in the west of Doha used in the past good potential to fight for a victory tomorrow,” up a fascinating encounter with one of the for training by international sporting sides Lorenzo said. His crash came a day after a nasty MOTEGI: Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Italian rider Valentino Rossi gestures at the parc ferme star’s of the year. such as Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain fall during Friday’s practice by Dani Pedrosa, after getting the pole position during the qualifying sessio at the Japanese Grand Prix in the Peter Sagan won’t be giving up the rain- and the Welsh rugby team.— AFP who broke his collarbone and flew back to Spain Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Motegi yesterday. — AFP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 SPORTS

Rams make their last big move in trip to Detroit, London

THOUSAND OAKS: In a year of constant The Rams’ 2016 odyssey began in St. tive side, they’ve done a tremendous job that time. It’ll be there in London when “We’ll land, and we’ll move them around.” motion, the Los Angeles Rams are mak- Louis, where the team announced plans of planning in advance, taking care of you get there. But now, let’s focus on This trip is slightly different than the ing their last big move. The Rams (3-2) to return home to Los Angeles in the players and the coaches,” Fisher said. Detroit.’ We have all the passports locked NFL’s previous jaunts across the pond. headed out on a 10-day, two-game road January. After relocation was approved “When you have to do all these things up in the safety deposit box right now.” Instead of Wembley, the Rams will face trip to Detroit and London on Friday, fill- by the NFL, they held their offseason that we’ve been doing, that’s first and The Rams’ trip to Detroit (2-3) would the New York Giants in southwest ing a couple of jets with several tons of training activities in Oxnard, California, foremost.” be challenging even without that whole London at sold-out Twickenham equipment, several dozen players, coach- starting in April, before moving two After the Rams finished practice England trip afterward. This is the Rams’ Stadium, England’s 107-year-old ances- es and support personnel. hours south to Irvine for training camp in Friday, the players had blue crates in first experience as a West Coast team tral home of rugby. After their cross-country franchise late July. On Labor Day weekend, they front of their lockers with their names traveling east for a game starting at 10 The Rams’ hotel is far outside urban relocation last winter and a peripatetic settled into their brand-new training and a Union Jack on the side. Certain a.m. Pacific time. London as well, which will make it more summer spent in several spots around complex in Thousand Oaks. Oh, and they pairs of cleats and playing gear are being Those early-starting games are statis- difficult to enjoy the city - something the Los Angeles area, the Rams still have also moved into the Coliseum, their sent ahead for the London leg of this tically difficult for West Coast teams, but that’s just fine with Fisher and the coach- to get through a Midwest road trip and a home on Sundays for at least the next journey, along with a personal bag for the Rams adjusted their meeting times es required to keep the Rams focused on subsequent week in England. three years while their billion-dollar sta- everybody on the trip. this week. They’ll adjust even more to winning. “They’ve been emphasizing it’s And then this team can really unpack. dium rises in Inglewood. Everything has “In our business, uncertainty can combat the effect of jetlag when a business trip,” defensive lineman “We’re moving the whole franchise gone remarkably smoothly thanks to become a distraction,” Fisher said. “You they arrive in London on Monday Michael Brockers said. again, for a week,” coach Jeff Fisher said. extensive planning, and the Rams expect want to deal with things ahead of time, morning - which will feel like the middle “We’ll play anywhere. They’ve got the “But everything is in place right now. their European trip to be just as good. so we’ve done that. It’s like, ‘OK, have of Sunday night to the players. same grass there as we have here. We’ve We’ll be fine.” “The operations side and the administra- your bag here between this time and “We have a plan in place,” Fisher said. done it before.” —AP Indians down Blue Jays in series opener

LOS ANGELES: Francisco Lindor belted a “I think their whole lineup is danger- two-run home run on Friday to power ous,” Kluber said of the Blue Jays. “I made the Cleveland Indians to a 2-0 victory some mistakes early on, and they were over the Toronto Blue Jays in game one able to take advantage of them for base of their American League Championship hits. But it’s really just trying to stick with Series. The home win in Cleveland gives that same approach. Get ahead of them the Indians the upper hand in the best- and put them in defensive counts. of-seven series that will send the winner “So, yeah, there were some stressful to Major League Baseball’s World Series. innings early on, but it wasn’t like the Starting pitcher Corey Kluber threw 6 wheels were spinning kind of thing. I was 1/3 innings for the Indians and combined doing a good job of getting ahead in the with two relievers on the seven-hit shut- count, I just didn’t make good pitches out. Toronto’s Marco Estrada pitched a once I was there, so it was just trying to complete game surrendering six hits fix that issue.” with five strikeouts and one walk. Kluber departed to chants of appreci- The walk put Jason Kipnis on base in ation from the crowd, Andrew Miller tak- the sixth. Estrada then delivered a 78 ing over with one out in the seventh. mph, 0-2 changeup to Lindor that the Closing pitcher Cody Allen pitched the Indians’ All-Star shortstop belted over ninth to record the save. the wall in center field. Game two is on Saturday in Cleveland, “Oh, man, it was unreal,” Lindor said, when the Indians send Josh Tomlin to adding that he was expecting Toronto the mound and the Blue Jays give the center fielder Kevin Pillar was going to ball to J.A. Happ. make the catch. “As soon as it went out I The winner of the series will duel in put my hands out and said, ‘Thank God,’” the World Series against either the Lindor said. “And I looked at the dugout Chicago Cubs or Los Angeles Dodgers, and everybody was going insane.” who open the National League Kluber threw 100 pitches, 71 of them Championship Series on Saturday. strikes. He struck out six and walked two The Cubs, the best team in baseball in before departing with one out in the sev- the regular season, are vying to end a enth. World Series drought that stretches back to 1908. STRESSFUL INNINGS But they’re not the only club out to NASHVILLE: Artem Anisimov #15 of the Chicago Blackhawks tries to deflect the puck past Ryan Ellis #4 of the Nashville Predators as Pekka By then he’d had to work his way out end a significant dry spell. Cleveland Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators looks on at Bridgestone Arena on Friday in Nashville, Tennessee. — AFP of trouble several times. The Blue Jays haven’t won the World Series since 1948, put runners on base in each of the first the Dodgers since 1988. Of the four three innings, only for Kluber to hold teams still standing, Toronto won it all them to 0-for-5 with runners in scoring most recently, taking back-to-back World Predators hang on to beat position through four frames. Series titles in 1992 and 1993. — AFP inexperienced Blackhawks

NASHVILLE: Mike Fisher redirected Roman Josi’s shot late in the second period for the go- ahead power-play goal, and Nashville beat NHL results/standings Chicago 3-2 on Friday night in its season opener. Fisher’s goal was Nashville’s third with the man Nashville 3, Chicago 2; Edmonton 5, Calgary 3; Philadelphia 4, Los Angeles 2. advantage. P.K. Subban, Nashville’s big offseason Western Conference Eastern Conference addition, scored the first goal of the season, Josi Central Division Atlantic Division had a power-play goal, and Ryan Johansen had W L OTL GF GA PTS Boston 1 0 0 6 3 2 three assists. Marcus Kruger and Niklas Montreal 1 0 0 4 1 2 St. Louis 2 0 0 8 4 4 Hjalmarsson scored for Chicago, which has lost Tampa Bay 1 0 0 6 4 2 Dallas 1 0 0 4 2 2 its first two games this season playing with six Florida 1 0 0 2 1 2 Nashville 1 0 0 3 2 2 rookies in the lineup. The Blackhawks have Ottawa 1 0 0 5 4 2 Winnipeg 1 0 0 5 4 2 Toronto 0 0 1 4 5 1 allowed six power-play goals in their first two Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 0 Detroit 0 1 0 4 6 0 games. Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne Buffalo 0 1 0 1 4 0 Minnesota 0 1 0 2 3 0 stopped a flurry of shots with Chicago on the Metropolitan Division Chicago 0 2 0 4 8 0 man advantage over the final 1:46 to preserve NY Rangers 1 0 0 5 3 2 Pacific Division the win. Nashville improved to 4-1-1 over its last Philadelphia 1 0 0 4 2 2 Edmonton 2 0 0 12 7 4 Pittsburgh 1 0 0 3 2 2 six season openers. San Jose 1 0 0 2 1 2 Carolina 0 0 1 4 5 1 New Jersey 0 0 1 1 2 1 Arizona 0 0 0 0 0 0 OILERS 5, FLAMES 3 Washington 0 0 1 2 3 1 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 0 Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists NY Islanders 0 1 0 3 5 0 Anaheim 0 1 0 2 4 0 for his second straight three-point game to lead Columbus 0 1 0 3 6 0 Los Angeles 0 2 0 3 6 0 Edmonton. Leon Draisaitl had two goals and Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one point in the Calgary 0 2 0 7 12 0 standings and are not included in the loss column (L). Jordan Eberle and Mark Letestu also scored to help the Oilers complete a sweep of the teams’ season-opening home-and-home series. Cam Drew Doughty and Brayden McNabb scored in Talbot finished with 32 saves. Sean Monahan FLYERS 4, KINGS 2 the home opener for the Kings, whose 50th and Michael Frolik scored for the Flames, who Boyd Gordon and Sean Couturier scored 48 anniversary season is off to an 0-2 start. Jeff fell to 0-5-1 in their last six home openers. Brian seconds apart to kick off Philadelphia’s four-goal Zatkoff made his home debut with 26 saves in CLEVELAND: Michael Saunders #21 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after striking out Elliott stopped 24 shots. After scoring his third second period. Couturier got two goals, Mark his first game as the Kings’ presumptive starter in the ninth inning against Cody Allen #37 of the Cleveland Indians during game one goal of the season in the first period, McDavid Streit also scored and Michal Neuvirth made 23 in the absence of Jonathan Quick. The Vezina of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on Friday in helped set up Eberle’s tying goal in the second saves as the Flyers took a 4-0 lead while winning Trophy finalist is out for several weeks with a Cleveland, Ohio. —AFP and Draisaitl’s go-ahead score early in the third. their season opener for the first time since 2011. groin injury. — AP Ibaka leads Magic over Pacers as Vogel faces former team

NEW YORK: Serge Ibaka had 19 points and 17 back, most of the regulars sat. The list included rebounds to lead Orlando to a 114-106 presea- Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas, son victory over Indiana on Friday night in Magic DeMarre Carroll, Cory Joseph, Patrick Patterson, coach Frank Vogel’s first appearance against his Terrence Ross and Jared Sullinger. DeRozan former team. Myles Turner led all five Pacers (rest), Ross (right knee) and Sullinger (left foot) starters in double figures with 17 points. Jeff also missed Thursday’s win at Cleveland. Teague and Paul George scored 16 apiece, RAPTORS: Norman Powell and Drew Crawford Thaddeus Young added 15 and Monta Ellis had scored 17 apiece. ... Powell, VanVleet, Lucas 14. Ellis had a team-high six assists, and Young Nogueira, Pascal Siakam and Crawford started had eight rebounds, four assists and four steals. for Toronto. ... Siakam scored 16 points on 8-of - Ibaka was 7 of 9 from the field and made all 10 shooting, while fellow rookie Jakob Poeltl had three of his 3-pointers in his second preseason 12 points and six rebounds. ... Raptors coach game and the Magic’s first exhibition win. Jeff Dwane Casey was disappointed that his defense Green scored 16 points, and Aaron Gordon failed to hold San Lorenzo below 100 points, a added 15. Bismack Biyombo had nine rebounds. total he had set as a pregame goal. Vogel spent the past five-plus seasons as coach SAN LORENZO: Jerome Meyinsse, the lone of the Pacers after four years as an assistant. American on the roster and a former Virginia Indiana made the playoffs in five of his six years. player, scored 22 points. Marcos Mata had 18 C.J. Watson had 10 assists for Orlando. points and six rebounds, and Gustavo Aguirre had 17 points and 11 assists. ... The reigning RAPTORS 122, SAN LORENZO champion of Argentina is the first from that DE ALMAGRO 105 country to face an NBA opponent. ... San Lorenzo Fred VanVleet had 31 points, five rebounds made 15 of 29 from 3-point range. and five assists to lead the Raptors against the UP NEXT: Toronto (3-2) visits Detroit on Argentine club San Lorenzo de Almagro. With Wednesday. This was San Lorenzo’s only game ORLANDO: Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis, center, goes after a loose ball against Orlando Magic’s C.J. Watson, left, and Bismack Biyombo Toronto playing the second game of a back-to- against an NBA opponent. —AP (11) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, in Orlando, Fla. — AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 SPORTS

Hong Kong Jockey Club eye mainland China for new blood

NEWMARKET: The Chinese government HKJC) are trying to do in looking out- horse that comes through a lottery-the arrived in Australia aged four after his years.” Columb, who either owned or may not be interested in developing wards,” Columb told AFP in his first inter- ballot - every June and once you get a family paid for his father to be released bred 17 Group One winners while he horse racing but the Hong Kong Jockey view since he took up the role three permit you can go and buy a horse. from Soviet captivity in their homeland was involved in Australian racing, said Club is keen to cultivate more owners years ago. “We have set up the Beijing “For a Beijing member first they they and they escaped in a hidden compart- for him it is ‘utopia’ to be involved in from mainland China, their Senior clubhouse which is a luxury hotel facility have to learn a bit about racing, develop ment in a train, said the HKJC were pre- Hong Kong racing. International Racing Consultant told AFP. with fine dining with 1000 members. an interest and come down to Hong pared should China embrace racing. “I would say the Hong Kong racing Nick Columb, who was chairman of “They are being slowly educated to Kong to race a little bit with us, become “Expansion in the future will be into model is the best in the world, a jewel in the Australian Thoroughbred Breeders the ways of racing, what horses, trainers a member of the HKJC and if they have China,” he said. “Should that happen we the middle of Asia, and I’ve raced every- Association for 20 years, added while it and jockeys do. What are weights and enough of an interest they can apply for are building the training centre where,” he said. “It is a race club that is may not happen in his lifetime-he is 70 barriers. “As the people learn they a permit buy a horse and race.” (Conghua in Guandong in mainland enveloped in the middle of a community — if there were to be racing in mainland become more and more involved in the That tactic has already borne fruit as China) be ready to launch from. “As a and then turns itself inside out to benefit China then the HKJC would be the logi- Hong Kong racing scene.” the most expensive horse sold at the government China really per se is not that community significantly in the taxes cal choice to run it. Columb, who was speaking at the HKJC auction this year (when they are interested in developing racing. “The paid from betting and in contributions However, from small acorns do grow Tattersalls Bloodstock Yearling Sales at three-year-olds having been bought as HKJC is really the instrument, the only to charities, schools, parks and all other oaks and to start with the HKJC have Newmarket, said Hong Kong was a yearlings abroad and then kept in instrument, to run racing in China so it parts of life (HKJC community arm paid focussed their efforts on setting their unique racing model. “Hong Kong is sig- England and New Zealand till they reach would follow on logically the HKJC, out HK$3bn last year). sights on educating mainland Chinese nificantly different from other models three) Jing Jing Win is owned by a main- maybe not in my lifetime, would be the “The fact we pay a lot of tax to the citizens in understanding the highly because you must be a member to race land Chinese owner and won in impres- betting and racing arm in mainland Hong Kong government (HK$20billion complex world of horse racing. “China a horse,” he said. “Once you are a mem- sive fashion on its only start. China should that develop but I don’t last year) means people from Hong Kong has to become part of what we (the ber you can apply for a permit to buy a Columb, born in Romania but who think that will happen in the next few are paying 15% less tax.” — AFP

Johnson heads to Kansas with weight off his shoulders KANSAS CITY: Jimmie Johnson could feel the tender Martin Truex Jr. “You just never know. pressure mounting all season as he continued You could finish 40th there, anyone could. to turn into the garage area rather than We’re doing to do the best job we can this Victory Lane after failing to win Sprint Cup weekend and hopefully have a shot at win- races. Sweet relief came last weekend at ning, but there’s no guarantees.” Charlotte. And it’s made this weekend at Johnson is certainly aware of that pres- Kansas feel a whole lot better, too. The six- sure. “You worry about yourself,” he said, “but time champion made a big move in his pur- if others have trouble, when they have trou- suit of a record-tying seventh when Johnson ble - it’s chaos. When the first round starts, won the opening race in the round of 12 of sure, you worry about points, but as each race the Chase. It locked him into the round of goes by, one mistakes, it’s just tough. And eight, taking the pressure off not only at there’s no clear-cut path to the final four at Kansas Speedway on Sunday but unpre- Homestead.” dictable Talladega next week. The closest thing to a clear path is win- Four drivers will be eliminated following ning. Johnson also knows that quite well. It the third race of the round. “A victory is a was only a year ago that his Chase ended in huge boost, there’s no way around that for the first round. He blew a tire at Chicago and myself, my crew members, everyone at had to salvage a decent finish there, then Hendrick Motorsports,” Johnson said. “But this blew another tire at New Hampshire before Chase, some felt like it got off to a calm start ending up sixth. Everything came to an end and last weekend, with half the Chase guys at Dover, where a broken drove line knocked having issues, it just shows that anything can him from title contention. happen.” Indeed, the pressure is now ramped “We were disappointed, especially the way up on the 11 other drivers trying to advance it happened,” Johnson acknowledged on a to the next round, and especially the five that gloomy Friday at Kansas, where mist forced finished out of the top 30 at Charlotte. dryers to spend the morning on the track. “It Engine trouble, wrecks and all kinds of was unfortunate we didn’t have a chance at misfortune conspired to doom Denny the championship. I heard the term ‘second- Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Chase class citizen’ used.” SHANGHAI: Andy Murray of Great Britain hits a return against Gilles Simon of France during their men’s singles semifinals match at the Elliott and Austin Dillon. For them, with a big Johnson still intends to race for wins the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai yesterday. — AFP points gap to make up on the rest of the next two weeks, he just knows that there’s a Chase drivers, there is even more desperation little bit more margin for error. If anything, it to win at Kansas. Eight points separates makes him even more dangerous at Kansas, Hamlin in eighth place from Harvick in 12th. where he won the spring race a year ago and Murray into Shanghai “The only one not worried about Talladega where Hendrick Motorsports has had plenty right now is Jimmie Johnson,” said Chase con- of success.—AP final, Djokovic crashes

SHANGHAI: Andy Murray blasted into the Shanghai Masters final yesterday but title holder Novak Djokovic angrily smashed his racquet and ripped his shirt as he crashed out to Roberto Alison Lee takes LPGA Bautista. Murray was made to work in a roller- coaster first set against Gilles Simon featuring seven breaks of serve, 37-shot rallies and bursts Tour lead in S Korea of irritable chatter from the Scot. But he came through 6-4, 6-3 to set up a final INCHEON: Alison Lee took a three-stroke lead approach that tracked across the green to 4 against Spain’s Bautista, who extended yesterday in the LPGA KEB HanaBank feet. After missing a 7-foot birdie putt on the Djokovic’s miserable run of form with a thrilling Championship, putting the 21-year-old UCLA par-4 16th, she got an 8-foot comebacker to fall win against the Serb. student in position for her first victory. for par on the par-3 17th. She made a 4-footer “It was a tough match today. Probably the Lee shot a 4-under 68 in calm and firm con- on the par-5 18th, seeing the line when Cristie hardest one I had this week, because it felt ditions at Sky 72, saving par on 17 and birdieing Kerr - the third member of the all-Solheim Cup unbelievably humid on the court,” said Murray. 18 to stretch her margin over US Women’s Open (and all-PXG equipment) group - hit a bunker “It was tough, lots of long rallies... It was a good champion Brittany Lang - her US Solheim Cup shot inches behind Lee’s marker and holed her KANSAS CITY: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet through the garage one to get through in two sets.” teammate. birdie putt. area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Earlier, top-ranked Djokovic was broken four “The past few days, all week, I’ve been strik- Lee also rebounded well from her first Kansas Speedway yesterday in Kansas City, Kansas.— AFP times and raged at the chair umpire as he went ing the ball really well,” Lee said. “I’ve been giv- bogey, following a dropped shot on the par-3 down 6-4, 6-4, much to the dismay of his army of ing myself a lot birdie chances. Even though I third with four straight birdies. She then made Chinese fans. The 12-time Grand Slam-winner shot 4 under today, I still left a lot of birdie putts six pars before missing a 5-footer on 14. “On No. Wozniacki reaches has been in a spin since he won his first French other there.” 3, I missed like a 3-footer for par,” Lee said. “I Open title in June, losing early at Wimbledon Playing her second season on the tour while three-putted and that kind of spooked me. ... I and the Olympics and struggling for motivation. remaining in college, Lee had a 13-under 203 think the bogey almost helped because it kind HK open finals And the defending champion, a three-time total on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean of snapped me back into the game and got me winner in Shanghai, lost both title and his cool in Course. “Everyone back home is cheering me more focused.” a stormy appearance at the Qi Zhong Tennis on,” Lee said. “Even my roommates and some of Spain’s Carlota Ciganda had a 69 to reach 8 HONG KONG: Former world number one tion when Jankovic walked off the court. Centre as his slump in form continued. the girls in the sorority. They know nothing under, and Kerr’s 72 left her at 7 under with Caroline Wozniacki fought her way to the In another hard fought match, Djokovic later admitted he “didn’t feel good” about golf, but they’ve been tuning in to the Taiwan’s Candie Kung (69) and South Korea’s Hong Kong Open finals yesterday after Australian player Daria Gavrilova, ranked 38 mentally and it showed as he resumed his tirade Golf Channel.” Min-Sun Kim. Sung Hyun Park, tied for the lead beating defending champion Jelena in the world, lost to France’s Mladenovic 7- against Brazilian chair umpire Carlos Bernardes. Lang had a 72. South Korea’s In-Kyung Kim, early in the round, had consecutive double Jankovic. 5, 6-3. Gavrilova was visibly upset, and “I just don’t understand, you know, the deci- the winner two weeks ago in China in the first bogeys on the back nine in a 73 to fall to 6 The currently 22nd-ranked Wozniacki threw her racket onto the ground in frustra- sions that he has made,” Djokovic grumbled. of six straight events in Asia, was third at 9 under. The Korean LPGA member tied for sec- will face France’s Kristina Mladenovic, tion during contested games in the second “When you go to change your racquet, I went under after a 69. She also won an event in ond behind Lexi Thompson last year. ranked 54, today. “I’m looking forward to it, set, which was played in the heat of the to change my (ripped) shirt and then he gives Germany last month. Lee was asked about Thompson also was 5 under a 72, making it’s a new day tomorrow and I’m going to afternoon sun. me a warning. Well, he was the star of the show. sleeping on the third-round lead. five birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey. do my best,” Wozniacki, 26, told reporters. “I think it was a big fight out there,” That’s what he wanted to be today.” “I have to go back and do some reading for She and Lang are the only US winners this year. “She played really well today so I was Mladenovic, 23, told reporters after the class, so that’ll keep my mind off it for sure,” Lee In Gee Chun, the top-ranked South Korean play- really pleased with the way I managed to match. Many were shocked on Friday when ‘ARE YOU SEEING ANYTHING?’ said “I have reading for every class. I’m behind in er at No. 3, was 3 under after a 69. Top-ranked still win this match in two sets,” she said of Gavrilova eliminated top ranked Angelique Nineteenth-ranked Bautista put away two every class.” She also has some time for fun, Lydia Ko was 1 over after a 73. She has four vic- Jankovic. Serbian Jankovic, ranked 37, had Kerber of Germany. brilliant forehands as he fought off break points starting at the Delta Gamma House. “We have a tories this year, one behind second-ranked a strong start but Wozniacki quickly took Kerber, who is leading the way to the in the ninth game, and he then pounced as lot of sorority stuff when I get back home, too,” Ariya Jutanugarn for the tour lead. Jutanugarn the lead in the middle of the first set and WTA finals in Singapore, said after her Djokovic was serving to stay in the first set. Lee said. “We have big/little reveal on Thursday had a 69 to get to 1 under. won the match 6-3, 6-4. Jankovic, also a Friday defeat that the game was not her A sublime disguised lob set up break point where I get my little sis.” And there’s rooting for Fourth-ranked Brooke Henderson had her former world number one, fought hard best and that she was looking forward to and when Djokovic fired wide to hand over the the Bruins’ football team. “I haven’t missed any worst round of the season, shooting a 78 along- after falling four games behind in the sec- some rest.”I’ve been playing a lot of match- set, he snapped and repeatedly slammed his rac- home games yet and I don’t think I will,” Lee side Ko to drop to 5 over. The Canadian teen ond set, with the crowds cheering her on. es this year, and I think I need a few days off quet into the deck. Djokovic grabbed a towel said. Lee rebounded from a bogey on the par-4 plans to play all six week in Asia. Australia’s Su Many in the stadium gave a standing ova- to get ready for Singapore,” she said. —AFP and cleaned up his racquet splinters as the sec- 14th to birdie the 15th. A day after chipping in Oh had a hole-in-one with an 8-iron on the 144- ond set got underway, but tempers frayed again for eagle on the short par 4, she hit a full yard 17th. She was 1 under after a 67. — AP at 1-1 over a serve he felt was long. “Are you seeing anything today? Are you see- ing anything?” fumed the Serb, gesticulating at Bernardes. Then Djokovic, angry at failing to secure a break point in game five, petulantly tore his shirt at the neck and went to change it mid- game, receiving a time violation warning. They exchanged breaks before Djokovic was broken again to be left staring at defeat-only to save three match points before getting it back on serve in a tense game nine. But a forehand into the net brought up a fourth match point on his own serve, and this time Bautista grabbed the opportunity as he arrowed a pass down the line. Later, Murray was broken in the very first game in a warning that he wouldn’t have it all his own way against Simon, despite his 14-2 record against the Frenchman. Murray became irritated with line- calls and spectators moving in the stands before he broke for the set by sending a Simon lob straight back over the Frenchman’s head. Victory was nigh when Murray went two INCHEON: Alison Lee of the United States watches her shot on the third hole during the HONG KONG: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns a shot to Jelena Jankovic of breaks up in the second set, and he served it out third round of the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship at Sky72 Golf Club in Incheon, Serbia during the semi-final match at the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament in after 103 minutes to set up an attempt at a third South Korea, yesterday. — AP Hong Kong, yesterday. —AP Shanghai title in today’s final. — AFP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 SPORTS Azhar’s journey from sub to triple centurion

DUBAI: Fourteen years ago Azhar Ali “I still remember I was sent to the Bridgetown in 1958 and Younis Khan Ali of Younis who is Pakistan’s highest their minds clear and not let them affect came on as a substitute fielder to see ground as a substitute fielder on the day made 313 against Sri Lanka in Karachi in Test run-getter with 9456 in 108 match- when we don’t do well.” Inzamam-ul-Haq score an epic triple when Inzamam scored that epic triple 2009. Ali said he had also watched es. Since his arrival on the international Ali believed the pink ball-used in the hundred in Lahore and wished he could century,” said Ali of Inzamam’s 329 Younis’s triple and missed the senior scene, Ali has impressed with his res- day-night Test instead of the traditional emulate the legendary Pakistan batsman against New Zealand in Lahore in May batsman who had to withdraw from olute batting and is likely to anchor red-did not cause any difficulties. in future. 2002. “Now I have my own and it’s a Dubai Test as he was still recovering Pakistan’s batting once Younis and skip- “The pink ball did not cause any On Friday Ali notched his own with great achievement for which I am proud from dengue fever. per Misbah-ul-Haq leave the stage. problems, we sighted it well and that’s an unbeaten 302 against West Indies in and can’t explain my feelings. It is some- “Of course, I missed Younis in this He has already replaced Misbah as why scored runs so I am okay with it,” the second ever day-night Test in Dubai thing which I will remember my whole match,” said Ali. “He has always been my captain of the one-day team. Ali dedicat- said Ali. to join a select league of batsmen. life,” said Ali whose innings guided role model and I was sitting on his seat ed his triple hundred to his parents and Manufacturers of the pink ball modi- But what distinguishes the 31-year- Pakistan to an imperious 579-3 declared. in the dressing room so I had to keep the also to the people of his nation. fied its seam from green and white after old from the rest of the triple centurions His was the fourth triple hundred by a honour of that seat as well. “First, I want to dedicate my achieve- players had complained sighting prob- is that he became the first batsman in Pakistani batsman. Apart from him and “I am proud that I have matched him ment to my parents who have always lems in the first-ever day-night Test day-night Test cricket to achieve the Inzamam, late Hanif Mohammad because whenever he scores a hundred guided me in my life and next to the between Australia and New Zealand in landmark. knocked 337 against West Indies at he takes it to double or big scores,” said people of my country who must keep Adelaide last year. —AFP

English Premier League results/standings

Arsenal 3, Swansea City 2; Bournemouth 6, Hull City 1; Chelsea 3, Leicester City 0; Manchester City 1, Everton 1; Stoke City 2, Sunderland 0; West Bromwich Albion 1, Tottenham Hotspur 1.

P W D L F A Pts Southampton 7 2 3 2 7 6 9 Man City 8 6 1 1 19 8 19 Watford 7 2 2 3 12 13 8 Arsenal 8 6 1 1 19 9 19 Leicester 8 2 2 4 8 14 8 Tottenham 8 5 3 0 13 4 18 Burnley 7 2 1 4 5 9 7 Liverpool 7 5 1 1 18 10 16 Hull City 8 2 1 5 8 20 7 Chelsea 8 5 1 2 15 9 16 M’brough 7 1 3 3 7 10 6 Everton 8 4 3 1 12 6 15 MUnited 7 4 1 2 13 8 13 Stoke City 8 1 3 4 7 16 6 Crystal 7 3 2 2 11 8 11 Swansea 8 1 1 6 8 15 4 Bournemouth 8 3 2 3 12 12 11 West Ham 7 1 1 5 8 17 4 W Bromwich 8 2 4 2 9 8 10 Sunderland 8 0 2 6 6 15 2 In-form Dembele seals 2-0 win for Celtic

GLASGOW: Moussa Dembele’s hot-streak McGhee felt his side had matched up better continued as his late penalty sealed a 2-0 win to Celtic than on previous visits. for Celtic over Motherwell in the Premiership “Tactically we tried to come up with some- yesterday the perfect boost for their thing different and it worked to an extent as it Champions League clash with Borussia made us hard to beat,” said McGhee. A sus- Monchengladbach. tained period of pressure saw Dembele test Dembele-who scored a double for the Samson before the ‘keeper tipped over a France Under-21 side in the international header from Erik Sviatchenko as Celtic break-and another goal by the equally prolific probed for an opener. It came through Scott Sinclair ensured Celtic maintained their Sinclair. The Motherwell defence backed away four point lead at the top of the table. Sinclair from the advancing James Forrest whose opened the scoring in the 19th minute as he square pass along the edge of the box was produced a fine finish to slam home James missed by Dembele before Sinclair buried the Forrest’s cross. ball past Samson with a fine first time finish. Motherwell had conceded 12 in their last Dembele came close to adding a second for LONDON: Chelsea’s Diego Costa, centre, vies for the ball with Leicester City’s Wes Morgan, right, during the English Premier League soccer two visits to Celtic Park and the visitors had Celtic before the break. Scott Brown made a match between Chelsea and Leicester City, at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, yesterday. —AP Craig Samson to thank for keeping the score- surging run forward from his own half and line down as he made a string of saves to found Dembele lurking just inside the box, deny Celtic. but his curling effort came crashing off the However, he was at fault for fouling base of the upright before the danger was Dembele to concede an 88th minute penalty cleared. Celtic began the second half as they Chelsea give Conte which he converted for his 13th goal of the ended the first and only a superb double save season. It extends Celtic’s unbeaten run to six from Samson kept them at bay when the since their 7-0 mauling by Barcelona ahead of ‘keeper got down low to deny Brown’s low a week where they host Monchengladbach strike before getting back on his feet to before facing Old Firm rivals Rangers, who smother the follow-up effort from Dembele. vote of confidence moved up to fourth following their 1-0 away The keeper blotted his copy book late on to Inverness on Friday, for a place in the when he brought down Dembele in the box League Cup final today. “I thought some of with the French striker sending the ‘keeper underlined how much the France internation- of three central defenders, Leicester were so our intricate play was good and some of the the wrong way with his spot kick. al’s presence has been missed by Leicester poor that the Brazilian was able to contribute quality of our football was outstanding and Aberdeen maintained their grip on second Chelsea 3 since he moved to the Blues in the close-sea- most often in attack and Schmeichel had to we created chances but we could have creat- place with a 4-0 win over Ross County while son. Lacking the relentless tempo that carried push away another of his powerful free-kicks. ed more,” Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers Hearts remain third following their 2-0 win them to the title, Leicester were bereft of any Schmeichel was called into action again soon said. His Motherwell counterpart Mark over Dundee. —AFP menace and it was no surprise when Chelsea after the interval, plunging to his right to claw Leicester City 0 punished them with a second goal in the 33rd away a Moses strike from Kante’s pass. A rare minute. incisive Leicester move ended with Luiz turn- Miller gives Rangers Once again, Chelsea took advantage of ing Marc Albrighton’s cross against his own LONDON: Chelsea gave Antonio Conte a woeful defending as Matic’s pass drew pan- post as he tried to clear. edge over Inverness well-timed vote of confidence as Diego Costa icked and mistimed attempts to clear from But Leicester remained second best all over and Eden Hazard inspired a 3-0 win against Robert Huth and Luis Hernandez. Pedro, lying the pitch and Moses capped Chelsea’s stylish on the turf after slipping, poked a pass to show with a fine goal in the 80th minute. GLASGOW: Kenny Miller scored a stunning when Greg Tansey swung in a free-kick from spluttering champions Leicester yesterday. 100th goal for Rangers to give them a 1-0 win out on the left, but Lonsana Doumbouya, Conte had to endure speculation he was in Hazard, who scampered clear as the ball Exchanging passes with substitute over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the unmarked on the six-yard line, somehow sent danger of being sacked just three months into bounced fortuitously off his shoulder before Nathaniel Chalobah, Nigeria winger Moses Scottish Premiership on Friday. his header over the bar under no pressure. The his Chelsea reign after bookmakers suspend- rounding Schmeichel and slotting into the ran clear into the penalty area and planted a The 36-year-old striker, in his third spell at visitors quickly recovered from the scare to ed betting on his dismissal on Thursday. unguarded net for his first Chelsea goal since low shot past Schmeichel before celebrating the club, got on the end of Lee Wallace’s cross dominate possession and an ambitious 30- While Conte laughed off the story, the August. Although Conte was using Luiz as one with an extravagant back-flip. — AFP to send a sensational strike fizzing past Owain yard effort from Martyn Waghorn wasn’t far Italian-under fire after disappointing defeats Fon Williams for the only goal of the game in away before Barrie McKay sent a wayward against Liverpool and Arsenal-is well aware of the 22nd minute. The win moves Rangers up shot over. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s ruthless into third place in the table four points Rangers took the lead in the 22nd minute nature when it comes to firing managers. If Bruce starts Villa behind bitter rivals Celtic-although Rangers with a superb strike from Miller. Wallace gal- there was any doubt in Abramovich’s mind have played two more matches-who host loped down the wing and swung in a cross about Conte, this confident performance, Motherwell yesterday. which Miller met with a vicious volley that which gave Chelsea a second successive reign with draw Rangers manager Mark Warburton was skipped past Fon Williams for his 100th goal Premier League victory, gave a glimpse of the delighted to secure back-to-back victories for for Rangers. The Inverness keeper then came potential force the former Italy coach is trying only the second time this season. to the rescue for his side as he first denied to build. Costa’s seventh league goal of the LONDON: Steve Bruce began life as Aston Both Bruce and McClaren, though, have a “It’s a tough place to come. They’re a very another Miller effort before producing a campaign put Chelsea ahead and Hazard Villa boss with a fortunate 1-1 draw at whole load of ground to make up on the good team and their results lately have superb save on the line to keep out home to Wolves in their Championship leaders. shown that,” Warburton said. “I thought in the Waghorn’s cushioned volley from close range. added the second before Victor Moses sealed the rout. The last time Leicester walked out clash yesterday. Norwich went top by a point over fellow first half we were very good and I think the Miller came close to adding to his tally sec- Bruce, who is Villa’s fourth full-time man- relegated Premier League side Newcastle players were brave on the ball. There is no onds after the break when he nearly caught onto the Stamford Bridge pitch, they were lack of desire in this team.” His Inverness the unsighted Fon Williams out with a curling given a guard of honour by Chelsea’s players ager since Paul Lambert was shown the and Huddersfield-who play Sheffield counterpart Richie Foran said he was pleased effort but the Welshman got down late to to mark the culmination of their astonishing door in January 2015, at least saw his side Wednesday yesterday-with a 3-1 win over with his players despite their five-match push it round the post. Inverness improved title triumph. climb out of the relegation places but bottom side Rotherham. unbeaten run coming to an end. “We had and Aaron Doran’s miss-hit shot found its way But Claudio Ranieri’s side still seem to be Wolves will be kicking themselves for not Goals from Republic of Ireland interna- chances to at least get a draw out of the game past Wes Foderingham but Kiernan was on suffering a hangover from those celebrations. taking a hatful of chances. tional Wes Hoolahan, Cameron Jerome and but Rangers had that bit of quality up top and the goal-line to hook the ball clear. They have made a dismal defence of the title Villa have won just once in 12 veteran Scotland international Steven it was a great finish,” said Foran. Rangers Substitute Alex Fisher then missed a late so far and are the first reigning English cham- Championship matches since being rele- Naismith sealed a comfortable victory. “I made two changes in the centre of defence as opportunity to haul his side level when he pions to lose their opening four away games gated, but the hosts made a great start as think we are where we deserve to be (at Clint Hill and Rob Kiernan were handed starts sent his free header from close range harm- since Blackburn in 1995-96. Ivory Coast international Jonathan Kodjia the top of the table) because you don’t get and the pair were posted missing early on lessly wide. —AFP Having vowed to rotate his team more stroked home a penalty on the quarter- there by chance,” said Canaries boss Alex often to cope with their hectic schedule, hour mark. However, Wolves, Chinese- Neil. “The lads have done really well so far Ranieri left Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani and owned like Villa, levelled before the break and it was good to get another win with Danny Simpson on the bench ahead of through a penalty of their own, Helder both Robbie Brady and Jonny Howson on Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Costa converting it. Villa owner Tony Xia, the sidelines. “But as I keep saying there is Copenhagen. Yet the changes did little to put though, will hope Bruce can work his magic a long way to go yet.” Newcastle manager a spring in Leicester’s step and they were on at this level having been promoted in his Rafael Benitez, who like Neil stayed put the back foot when Moses smashed over a last four seasons managing in the despite relegation, was delighted with his low cross that almost crept in at the near post. Championship. side’s impressive 3-1 win over Brentford Kasper Schmeichel had repelled that effort Former England manager Steve played out in front of a staggering crowd of at the expense of a corner, but the Leicester McClaren got off to a winning start on his 51,185. Goals by former Villa defender goalkeeper was powerless to prevent Costa return to the Derby County dugout, eking putting Chelsea ahead from the seventh Ciaran Clark and a double by the in-form minute set-piece. out a nervy 1-0 victory over Leeds United. Dwight Gayle-taking his total to nine in 10 For the fifth time this season, poor defend- Johnny Russell got the only goal in a apperances for Newcastle-saw them com- ing from a corner was Leicester’s downfall as game where Leeds struck the woodwork fortably home. Nemanja Matic was given space to backheel twice but County held on for just their third “I’m pleased because after the interna- the cross and, with Foxes captain Wes Morgan win of the campaign. “I think you could see tional break it’s not easy,” said Benitez, reacting too slowly, Costa was left unmarked the nervousness of the players but they whose side have won eight of their last 10 to finish clinically at the far post. showed fight and the attitude was great,” league games. “We did everything we said McClaren. wanted to do-we controlled the game and PANICKED had good chances. David Luiz came within a whisker of dou- NORWICH, NEWCASTLE ROLL ON “I’m not watching the table because it’s GUINGAMP: Guingamp’s Brazilian defender Fernando Marcal de Oliveira (R) vies with bling Chelsea’s lead midway through the half “I saw certain aspects I like and potential too soon. I said the other day I was con- Lille’s Malian defender Youssouf Kone during the French L1 football match between with a 25-yard free-kick that rebounded off in the team but there is a lot of work and a vinced we could improve; I’m pleased but EA Guingamp and Lille (LOSC) yesterday at the Roudourou stadium in Guingamp, the woodwork. Watching the influential long way to go,” added the 55-year-old. we can still improve.” — AFP western France.— AFP N’Golo Kante at work in Chelsea’s midfield SUN DAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 SPORTS Stanislas double inflicts misery on Phelan’s Hull

the 20-year-old Ibe who teed up the same player minutes later only for the latter’s effort to beat the keeper but come back off Bournemouth 6 the post. Both Ibe and Stanislas then had decent efforts but no reward, the former’s shot Hull City 1 going over the bar and the latter’s was goalbound but then took a deflection for a corner. However, totally against the run of play Hull drew level, their signing from BOURNEMOUTH: A double by Junior Spurs Mason scored-a big deflection help- Stanislas inspired Bournemouth to a 6-1 ing to outfox Artur Boruc-after Premier League thrashing of Hull yesterday Bournemouth had given the ball away and make it a miserable start for Mike deep in their half. Phelan in his first match as permanent manager. Cook made superb amends for having Stanislas’ brace plus goals by Charlie been responsible for giving the ball away Daniels, Callum Wilson, Steve Cook and for the Hull goal as he headed home, from Dan Gosling-Ryan Mason getting his first Stanislas’s freekick, to restore for Hull-extended the Cherries unbeaten Bournemouth’s lead four minutes from run to six matches. half-time. The hosts went into the break in Defeat for Hull deepened the crisis far better cheer as the impressive Stanislas enveloping the club as after a bright start added a third from the penalty spot. to the season with Phelan as caretaker Stanislas wrapped up the points early in manager-after Steve Bruce walked out-they the second-half tapping home after being have not won in their last six Premier set up by Adam Smith. Stanislas’ wonderful League games. all round display saw him turn provider for The hosts had the perfect start as the Cherries fifth as he turned Scotland Daniels was on hand to knock in on the international Robert Snodgrass inside out rebound after Stanislas’s shot had come passed to Joshua King whose cross was back off a post. Bournemouth ran affairs nodded home by Wilson. Hull were out on with former Liverpool player Jordon Ibe their feet and Bournemouth added a sixth, controlling the game. Gosling getting his name on the goalsheet He set up Callum Wilson but his effort with sweetly-struck effort from the edge of was saved by Gordon Marshall and it was the area. —AFP Allen scores twice as

Stoke beat Sunderland BARCELONA: FC Barcelona’s Paco Alcacer, second left, duels for the ball against Deportivo Coruna’s German Lux during the Spanish La Liga soc- cer match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Coruna at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, yesterday. — AP

of his life, taking his tally of goals to four in his last three games and also having also Stoke City 2 netted for Wales in the 2-2 draw against Messi scores on return in Austria. His heroics enabled Stoke to leap four points clear of their visitors, who lie rooted Barca rout, Sevilla top Sunderland 0 at the foot of the table on just two points as the pressure mounts on their manager David Moyes. MADRID: Lionel Messi took just three minutes action in September. bench and took just three touches to find the SROKE CITY: Joe Allen proved Stoke City’s The diminutive Allen, signed in the close to score on his return from injury as Barcelona Deportivo had also drawn 2-2 on their last net when he flicked another Neymar assist over hero with a first-half double setting the season from Liverpool, equalled his best- enjoyed the perfect preparation for the visit of two visits to the Camp Nou, but never threat- the helpless Lux. Potters on the way to a 2-0 victory over ever season’s tally of goals, heading home Manchester City in midweek with a 4-0 thrash- ened another upset as Barca got back to win- Deportivo were reduced to 10 men 25 min- Sunderland in the dogfight between the Marko Arnautovic’s cross in the eighth ing of Deportivo la Coruna yesterday. ning ways after losing 4-3 to Celta Vigo two utes from time when Laure’s frustration boiled Premier League’s two bottom clubs. minute and shooting past the busy Jordan The Spanish champions were already 3-0 up weeks ago. over as he saw red for elbowing Neymar in the The Welsh midfielder Allen is in the form Pickford just before halftime. — Reuters thanks to Luis Suarez and a double from Rafinha Neymar smashed a volley against the bar and face. Alcacer missed three golden opportunities when Messi was introduced after nearly a month Suarez somehow headed the rebound over early to register his first Barca goal. And Lux produced out with a groin problem just before the hour on. However, Barca had to wait just 21 minutes a brilliant flying stop to prevent Messi rounding mark and wasted no time in scoring his ninth to open the scoring when Rafinha exchanged a off his return with a fifth. Dele Alli spares Spurs goal of the season. one-two with Suarez before drilling a low shot Sevilla moved to the top by ending a 17- Barca trail league leaders Sevilla by a point that had too much power for German Lux. month wait for an away league win at Leganes. blushes in Baggies draw after the Andalusians won away from home in La Rafinha bundled home a second 15 minutes Franco Vazquez’s opener and a second from the Liga for the first time in 23 games, triumphing 3- later after Lux had saved Gerard Pique’s initial impressive Samir Nasri just before the hour shot low to the goalkeeper’s right only to 2 at Leganes. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid effort. Suarez moved level with Antoine mark put Jorge Sampaoli’s men well on course see the ball palmed around the post at the can move back to the top of the table when they Griezmann as La Liga’s top scorer with six this to end that barren run. However, their defen- face Granada and Real Betis respectively later on season when he brilliantly turned away from the sive frailties looked set to cost them victory Tottenham 1 last second. Tottenham almost fell to a sucker punch Saturday. Deportivo defence when receiving Neymar’s once more as Leganes fought back with two late in the first half when Hugo Lloris failed “It was a complete performance,” said Barca through ball before slotting home the third. goals in three minutes through David Timor to handle James McClean’s angled shot, boss Luis Enrique. “We have Leo back and it took The Uruguayan then smacked the post him- and Alexander Szymanowski. Pablo Sarabia him no time to be back in top form.” Barca have self on the volley before he was replaced by proved the match winner off the bench, West Brom 1 but none of the home side were able to convert the rebound. Early in the second traditionally struggled on weekends following Paco Alcacer at half-time to keep him fresh for though, when he curled home from outside the half Tottenham were forced to replace international breaks and fell to a shock 2-1 the visit of City on Wednesday. area his third goal in just seven La Liga games Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld, who defeat at home to Alaves on their return to Messi was next to be introduced from the since joining from Getafe. — AFP WEST BROMWICH: Dele Alli rescued a stayed down after a challenge and left on a point for Tottenham Hotspur in a 1-1 draw stretcher, but they continued to make away to West Bromwich Albion yesterday chances and Sissoko, Eriksen and Alli all after it looked as if the Premier League went close before Albion shocked the Bayern held again in Bundesliga high-flyers might suffer an agonising whole of The Hawthorns by taking the lead. defeat. The visitors dominated possession This time it was Lloris who produced a only for Nacer Chadli, a player Spurs sold to BERLIN: Bayern Munich’s early-season euphoria But Rene Adler saved the penalty from Andre But Daniel Baier equalized against the run of superb save, touching McClean’s low shot West Brom in pre-season, to put the hosts has been quashed after being held to a 2-2 draw Hahn, while Stindl struck the crossbar with play for Augsburg with another fine shot to the onto the foot of a post, but he could not in front eight minutes from time against by 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga another penalty around the hour-mark. TV top right corner. stop Chadli thumping the rebound into the the run of play. But Alli poked a low shot yesterday, in its third consecutive game without replays showed Ibrahima Traore fell easily under Schalke striker Breel Embolo, who had earlier roof of the net. Now Spurs’ character was home in the 89th minute after a shot by a win. Rising star Joshua Kimmich looked to Douglas Santos’ challenge. struck the post, was stretchered off with a bro- tested. But they responded. Substitute Son Christian Eriksen had been blocked, with have dug Bayern out of a hole again, scoring to ken left ankle after a clumsy challenge from Heung-Min crossed from the left, yet the draw seeing Spurs drop to third in the put the league leaders 2-1 ahead, minutes AUGSBURG 1, SCHALKE 1 Konstantinos Stafylidis. The club said the Swiss another shot by Eriksen was charged down, table after arch north London rivals Arsenal before the visitors’ position was made even more Schalke coach Markus Weinzierl was hoping striker would be out for the rest of the year. and Alli swept the loose ball in from close beat Swansea 3-2. comfortable with Szabolcs Huszti’s sending off. for more from his visit to the side he coached for range. — AFP Ben Foster, the West Brom and former Huszti, who had cancelled out Arjen Robben’s four successful seasons, after claiming just one HOFFENHEIM 2, FREIBURG 1 England goalkeeper, repeatedly defied early goal for Bayern, was shown his second yel- win and five defeats from his first six games with Andrej Kramaric was the hero for unbeaten Spurs, who had 77 percent of first-half pos- low card for making a motion with his head his new side. Nabil Bentaleb fired the visitors Hoffenheim with a late winner from the penalty session, with a series of saves. Matches on TV toward Renato Sanches’ forehead. ahead with a brilliant strike from distance - in off spot, just minutes after Florian Niederlechner The result meant an end to a run of five But Frankfurt - which hadn’t scored in the the crossbar - in the 65th. The ball came out had cancelled out Sandro Wagner’s first half successive victories in all competitions for (Local Timings) league against Bayern since April 2011 - grabbed again but there was no doubt it crossed the line. goal. — AP Tottenham, but means that they remain an unlikely equalizer when Timothy Chandler the Premier League’s only unbeaten team. ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE crossed for Marco Fabian to score with his chest Tottenham began the match pressing Middlesbrough V Watford 15:30 from close range with 12 minutes remaining. high up the pitch as usual yet the home beIN SPORTS 2 HD “You can see what happens when you give side still tried to play the ball out. But Southampton V Burnley 18:00 everything,” said Frankfurt coach Niko Kovac on before long they were reduced to long beIN SPORTS 2 HD his 45th birthday. Bayern, which had won its first passes that were easily defended by the five league games, has now drawn against visitors. Spurs had no such problems keep- SPANISH LEAGUE Cologne and Frankfurt, while it also lost 1-0 at ing possession and might have created a Deportivo Alaves V Malaga 13:00 Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. presentable opening in the seventh minute beIN SPORTS 3 HD “I think 2-2 is a fair result,” said Carlo Ancelotti, if Vincent Janssen had passed left to Erik de Bilbao V Real Sociedad 17:15 the first Bayern coach to have won his first eight Lamela instead of right to Moussa Sissoko, beIN SPORTS 3 HD matches in charge. who was outpaced by Allan Nyom. Sporting Gijon V Valencia 19:30 Cologne, one of four unbeaten sides remain- Lamela did get a chance minutes later beIN SPORTS 3 HD ing, took advantage of Bayern’s slip by beating but dragged his shot wide of the far post. Villarreal V Celta de Vigo 21:45 Ingolstadt 2-1 at home to go second, two points Spurs, though, were hitting their stride. Ben beIN SPORTS 3 HD behind Ancelotti’s side. Werder Bremen hosts Davies hit a shot that was deflected just Bayer Leverkusen in the late game. ITALIAN CALCIO LEAGUE over the crossbar with Foster wrong-foot- ed, and a similar effort from Eriksen was Fiorentina V Atalanta 13:30 COLOGNE 2, INGOLSTADT 1 deflected wide. beIN SPORTS 4 HD Anthony Modeste fired Cologne ahead mid- Janssen, without looking like a replace- Genoa CFC V Empoli 16:00 way through the first half with his sixth goal of ment for Harry Kane in goal-scoring terms, beIN SPORTS 9 HD the season, stopping Yuya Osako’s pass acrobati- held the ball up well and made life tough Inter Milano V Cagliari 16:00 cally with his first touch and then smashing it for Gareth McAuley and Jonny Evans. beIN SPORTS 4 HD past Ingolstadt ‘keeper Orjan Nyland with his West Brom conceded possession easily, SS Lazio V Bologna FC 16:00 next. The French striker made it 2-0 with a penal- even when Spurs did not press them. beIN SPORTS 1 HD ty before the break, awarded after Tobias Levels Sassuolo Calcio V Crotone 16:00 That meant that they were regularly brought down Osako, to become the league’s beIN SPORTS 10 HD backpedalling towards their own goal. As a top scorer. Chievo Verona V AC Milan 21:45 result, Eriksen and Alli had a surprising Lukas Hinterseer scored the visitors’ consola- beIN SPORTS 4 HD amount of space and Tottenham looked tion from the penalty spot in the final minute. “Excitement, emotions and toughness. increasingly dangerous as they saw more GERMAN BUNDESLIGA and more of the ball. Everything that could be in a football game was FSV Mainz 05 V Darmstadt 98 16:30 in it,” said Cologne coach Peter Stoeger. beIN SPORTS 5 HD DEFIANT FOSTER Ingolstadt slipped bottom after failing to win VfL Wolfsburg V RB Leipzig 18:30 any of its opening seven games. Alli had a shot blocked by Foster beIN SPORTS 5 HD blocked and then sent an acrobatic over- head effort wide of goal. Foster then pro- FRENCH LEAGUE BORUSSIA MOENCHENGLADBACH 0, HAMBURGER SV 0 duced a hat-trick of superb saves within Stade Rennes V Girondins 16:00 ‘Gladbach dominated the game but missed seven minutes. First Davies hit the ball low beIN SPORTS 6 HD two penalties. through a crowd of players but Foster Saint Etienne V Dijon 18:00 Hamburg, like Ingolstadt waiting for its first sprawled to his left. beIN SPORTS 6 HD Then Janssen’s touch sent Alli clear but Olympique Marseille V Metz 21:45 win, looked to be in trouble when last defender FRANKFURT: Frankfurt’s Marco Fabian, left, and Bayern’s David Alaba challenge for the ball again Foster blocked his shot. Finally beIN SPORTS 6 HD Cleber was sent off in the 26th minute for bring- during a German first division Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Eriksen collected the ball 20 yards out and ing down Lars Stindl in the penalty area. Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, yesterday. —AP Dane Dideriksen Murray into wins women’s Shanghai world road race final, Djokovic 15 crashes17 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

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MANCHESTER: Everton’s Spanish midfielder Gerard Deulofeu (R) vies with Manchester City’s Argentinian defender Nicolas Otamendi uringd the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, yesterday. — AFP Nolito eases City’s penalty pain

Pep Guardiola, who were room-mates and close friends Coleman somehow escaping a yellow card when he on Aguero for Iheanacho, while Koeman responded by Man City 1 when they played together in Barcelona’s 1992 clattered into Raheem Sterling, getting some of the ball replacing the skilful yet lightweight Deulofeu with European Cup-winning side. and a lot of his opponent’s ankle. James McCarthy. However, it was a frustrating first half for most of Within minutes, Everton led. Lukaku, a quiet figure those inside the stadium, and quite a few outside it too. JAGIELKA FOUL up to that point, laid a pass back for Ashley Williams to Everton 1 Several hundred home supporters were still streaming The second significant moment arrived two minutes hit long, then collected Bolasie’s touch on to run at Gael into the ground more than 20 minutes after kick-off, as before half-time, when Silva’s quick feet tricked Phil Clichy from the left, beating the defender before finish- a result of increased security checks at the turnstiles by Jagielka into a foul, and the concession of a penalty. ing with a clinical low shot inside the far post. MANCHESTER: Nolito’s header saved a point for a domi- Showsec, the company which manages City’s matchday With leading scorer Aguero on the bench, De Bruyne City responded, and quickly won a second penalty as nant Manchester City side as the Premier League lead- security. Those who got to their seats late missed little, took the kick, but Stekelenburg dived to his left to beat Jagielka brought down Aguero. ers had two penalties saved in a 1-1 draw at home to as the home side failed to make a significantly larger the ball away. But the striker, who missed from the spot for Everton yesterday. share of possession count. Having reached the interval without conceding, Argentina against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifying Everton’s Romelu Lukaku scored on the break 19 Leroy Sane, playing as a right-wing-back, made a Everton posed a greater threat in the second half. defeat earlier this week, failed again as Stekelenburg minutes into the second half after Ronald Koeman’s visi- couple of impressive early runs that stretched Everton, Gerard Deulofeu, receiving the ball after a break by dived to his left to push the ball out. tors had absorbed sustained pressure Everton goal- forcing Stekelenburg to beat away a shot at the near Yannick Bolasie, cut in from the left past Nicolas It was only a temporary reprieve for the visitors, how- keeper Maarten Stekelenburg, who had saved a first- post, and seeing a penalty appeal rejected after he tum- Otamendi and forced goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to tip ever, as Nolito, just on as a substitute, rose to head in half penalty from Kevin De Bruyne, then blocked anoth- bled over Bryan Oviedo’s trailing leg. over a rising shot. Silva’s cross, with what may well have been his first er from Sergio Aguero. Guardiola’s decision to field three centre-halves and However, City were soon in the ascendancy once touch. But the goalkeeper was finally beaten as Nolito, on as two wing-backs seemed designed to give his team more, and Stekelenburg reacted well with his foot to Stekelenburg was still to shine again as City chased a a substitute for only a minute, headed in David Silva’s added width, but they found it difficult to break down keep out Kelechi Iheanacho’s near-post drag-back from winner. The former Fulham and Southampton goal- cross in the 72nd minute. The match promised to be a the visitors. Sane’s cross. keeper leapt athletically to his left to tip a first-time De fascinating contest between Koeman and City manager The opening period saw Everton right-back Seamus Guardiola, seeking additional attacking impetus, sent Bruyne shot on to the post. — AFP Hammers on the up Arsenal hang on with Palace coup LONDON: West Ham United climbed out of the relegation to beat Swansea West Ham 1 zone with just their second Premier League win of the sea- son after Manuel Lanzini’s goal ing Swansea defending but Bradley’s secured a 1-0 victory away to side were handed a lifeline courtesy of Crystal Palace 0 London rivals Crystal Palace Arsenal 3 Gylfi Sigurdsson’s effort. yesterday. Ozil then appeared to end their hopes The Hammers hung on to early in the second half before Arsenal all three points despite playing the final 15 minutes a man down were left to unexpectedly hold on after after Aaron Cresswell was sent off to record their first win since Swansea 2 Borja Baston scored a second Swansea August. Lanzini put the Hammers ahead in the 19th minute at a goal Xhaka was then harshly red-carded rainswept Selhurst Park when he turned in Creswell’s hard, low LONDON: Theo Walcott scored two first- for a foul on Modou Barrow. cross with a first-time touch. half goals and Mesut Ozil a fine third as Bradley, the first American manager in Palace, managed by former West Ham boss Alan Pardew, Arsenal beat Swansea City 3-2 at the the Premier League, suffered a difficult should have equalised on the stroke of half-time when they were awarded a penalty following Angelo Ogbonna’s challenge on Emirates Stadium yesterday to go level afternoon as his new side ended the day Christian Benteke. on points with Premier League leaders in the relegation zone. Arsenal looked a threat from the off LONDON: Swansea’s Neil Taylor, left, clears the ball from Arsenal’s Theo Walcott The Belgium striker took the spot-kick himself but, trying to Manchester City. place the ball rather than power it into the net, he side-footed a But the Gunners had to survive a and were disappointed not to take the during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Swansea lead early as defender Shkodran Mustafi City at The Emirates Stadium in London, yesterday. — AP shot wide of the right post. nervy finale after Granit Xhaka was dis- There was still time in the half for Benteke to go rather closer missed 20 minutes from the end in what headed onto the bar from Ozil’s corner. allowed Walcott nipped in to beat Lukasz Swansea though were given a lifeline Arsene Wenger’s side enjoyed most of to making it 1-1 when he rose above the Hammers defence and was former United States manager Bob Fabianski, the former Arsenal goalkeeper. as the hosts caught the poor defending beat goalkeeper Adrian with a header that hit the post. the possession but Swansea occasionally Bradley’s first game in charge of Wenger’s side came close to a second bug, Xhaka inexplicably robbed in pos- In the second half, the Hammers had a chance to double their Swansea. threatened on the break, Leroy Fer with Alexis Sanchez’s lob just clearing session before Sigurdsson fired home lead. Lanzini burst through on goal but he was forced wide by a England forward Walcott had been shooting just over from the edge of the the bar before the impressive Bellerin’s from the edge of the area in the 38th combination of a poor touch and onrushing Palace goalkeeper derided after disappointing appearances area following Kyle Naughton’s cross. shot was saved after a free-flowing move minute. Steve Mandanda. for his country in recent World Cup quali- Bradley is known for the organisation involving Walcott and Ozil. Walcott was denied a hat-trick by The ball fell to Dimitri Payet, whose well-struck shot was saved fiers against Malta and Slovenia but his of his sides, so he will have been bitterly Again though, Swansea were archi- Fabianski but Arsenal were soon cele- by France international Mandanda. Arsenal form remains solid and this disappointed with Swansea’s defending tects of their own downfall, Leroy Fer, brating a third goal of their own. Sanchez It took Palace nearly an hour to produce their first shot on match took his tally to six goals in five in north London. Sigurdsson and Jack Cork all missing picked out Ozil in expert fashion in the goal, with England midfielder Andros Townsend firing straight at club appearances. First it was Jordi Amat who made a opportunities to clear Santi Cazorla’s cor- 57th minute and the German celebrated Adrian. The Eagles were given a boost, however, 15 minutes from The 27-year-old scored twice in six poor attempt of a clearance from Hector ner with the ball falling at Walcott’s feet his 28th birthday with a powerful volley time when Cresswell was sent off after collecting two yellow cards first-half minutes courtesy of disappoint- Bellerin’s 27th-minute headed cross that for a tap-in. from close range. — AFP in quick succession. — AFP Coordinated intervention to boost oil prices Page 25

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CAIRO: An Egyptian trader works on the floor of the stock market in Cairo. Egypt is inching toward meeting conditions for a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund, as hard currency and some products become increasingly scarce while an escalating spat with key backer Saudi Arabia overshadows. — AP Egypt inches toward IMF bailout Sisi defends reforms amid shortages, soaring prices

CAIRO: For two weeks now, the shelf once piled with Tourism dwindles bags of sugar - for better or worse Egypt’s most loved Egypt’s economy has been battered in the five years commodity - has stood empty at this grocery store in since an uprising toppled longtime ruler Hosni bustling downtown Cairo. Mubarak, ushering in turbulent rule first by the army, Boubyan Bank posts KD 29.7m “This is nothing - they’re missing even more things in then an Islamist government, and now Al-Sisi, the for- my village,” said Mahmoud Sulayman, a former army con- mer general who overthrew his elected but divisive in net profits until Sept 2016 script from the Nile Delta now working as a store clerk. Islamist predecessor. “People are not upset, they are angry!” Economic pres- Foreign currency reserves are being built up with sures are bearing down on Egypt, with several key steps help from abroad after they dwindled when tourism KUWAIT: Boubyan Bank has recorded a profit growth until to be taken in the days ahead to secure a bailout by the dried up over fears of terrorism, remittances dropped September 2016, at a growth rate of 18 percent. The International Monetary Fund at a time when goods because of low oil prices, and Suez Canal revenues bank’s net profits amount to KD 29.7 million compared shortages and ever-rising prices are prompting public shrunk because of a decline in global trade. Inflation with KD 25.2 million for the comparative period of 2015, outrage at the leadership of President Abdel-Fatah Al-Sisi. and unemployment rates are in the double digits. while the earning per share amounts to 13.68 fils com- An escalating spat with main backer Saudi Arabia will Hopes are that by managing the currency’s flotation pared with 11.62 fils for the comparative period of 2015. likely be of less immediate importance for the economy, and putting dollars into circulation gradually at rates Adel Abdul Wahab Al-Majed, the Bank’s Vice Chairman after Egypt announced the kingdom had already con- closer to the pound’s real value, the black market will and CEO, said: “First, we would like to thank all our cus- tributed much-needed funding to help meet precondi- ease and eventually disappear once the official value is tomers and shareholders for the great faith in us through- tions for the loan. determined by supply and demand and economic fun- out the past period which was one of the success factors damentals. in addition to the efforts made by our human resources Unavoidable Another idea would be set the official rate to the whom we consider to be the secret behind our success.” Meanwhile, Sisi has defended what he described as same as the black market rate, or even overshoot it, in He added that this level of noticeable growth in all the “tough but unavoidable” reforms ahead of a $12-billion order to spark a flood of investment. As part of the bank’s indicators, especially the profitability and growth, International Monetary Fund loan to revive his country’s IMF-endorsed reform package, Egypt is expected to was achieved despite the challenging operational environ- ailing economy. gradually lift state subsidies on fuel, basic services and ment and the high competition in the Kuwaiti market “The reforms are tough but they’re unavoidable to food items, while aiming to support the poor with which brings more challenges to maintain our achieved save the economic situation,” Sisi said in an interview direct, often army-run welfare to offset the ensuing success levels. published yesterday by state newspapers. In exchange surge in inflation. Al-Majed also noted that the announcement of these Adel Abdul Wahab Al-Majed. for the IMF loan, Egypt is expected to adopt drastic Some of the pain expected to increase in the near profits coincided Moody’s recent announcement of the reforms to increase public revenues and reduce state term for Egypt’s 91 million people, nearly half of whom revised credit rating for the Bank which upgraded row. He also said that winning this award was a continuity subsidies, which make up 7.9 percent of government are at or near the poverty line, has already appeared. Boubyan Bank’s outlook from stable to positive while to receiving many other awards such as the Best Islamic spending. Stores, especially state-governed cooperatives, have affirming other ratings for the Bank. Bank in Kuwait Award from Global Finance in light of the Sisi described a “program for real reforms that aims to begun to limit purchases of certain goods like sugar, oil Al-Majed added: “The Bank’s key indicators show a con- Bank’s achievements in 2015 such as the increase in prof- provide subsidies to those who deserve them and no one and rice, with sugar in particularly short supply this siderable growth until the end of Q3 2016 where the total itability and market share. else”, promising “protection for those with low incomes”. week. Many stores in the capital were completely out of assets increased to KD 3.5 billion with a growth rate of 17 “Receiving this award for the second time reiterates our The former army chief, who became president in 2014 stock, while others posted signs explaining the percent while the operational revenues increased to hit success in achieving our targets, and stresses the way our less than a year after toppling Islamist president rationing. Popular anger usually has little opportunity to KD 76.3 million with a growth rate of 14 percent in addi- Islamic Bank stands out as a distinctive bank providing Mohamed Morsi, also defended the army’s participation express itself in Al-Sisi’s Egypt, where he has stamped tion to the increase in customers’ deposits by 22 percent, Islamic services and products that keep pace with society’s in large scale projects touted as part of the country’s out opposition and stifled dissent by jailing thousands amounting to KD 2.9 billion. He further added that the developments, especially technology developments.”, Al- recovery plan.“The army is playing an important role in since he led the army’s ouster of the Muslim total equity of the bank increased to KD 337 million Majed added. development but this role will diminish in the coming Brotherhood’s Mohammed Morsi in 2013. compared with KD 307 million last year and that there was Al-Majed went on to add: “The bank managed to estab- years when it will have finished its plan for the recon- a notable increase in the financing portfolio up to KD 2.4 lish itself as one of the best institutions in the Kuwaiti pri- struction of state infrastructures,” he said. False promises billion with a growth rate of 16 percent in addition to the vate sector in the field of customer service evidenced by But the Arab world’s most populous country still But a video that emerged this week of an angry tuk continuous growth of the bank’s customer base. continuing to receive the first place award, for the sixth needs some additional $2 billion in foreign reserves to tuk driver criticizing the government and relentless Al-Majed also stated that the market share, in financ- year in a row atop all Islamic Banks in customer service reach a position of strength it agreed to with the IMF poverty in a working class neighborhood has gone viral, ing, increased generally to approximately 7 percent in the from Service Hero, the international consumer-driven cus- before it starts to gradually float its currency against the gaining nearly 100,000 social media likes from an audi- meantime, while Boubyan Bank’s share of the retail tomer satisfaction index. The Bank has also received the dollar and cut fuel subsidies, the other two main parts of ence of millions since it was initially broadcast then finance increased specifically to approximately 10 percent. 2nd Place in Customer Service atop all companies in the reform package the US-based lender of last resort is pulled by a private television station. Kuwait.” poised to support. Sisi, who promised to fix the economy when he Expansion of Branches & Technology Services He further stated: “This kind of awards once more reit- With the central bank holding back its reserves for came to power, has been preaching the virtues of aus- On the other hand, Al-Majed stressed the continuity of erates our bank’s superb competitive abilities, and its abili- the big push, a shortage of the currency has reached terity for weeks, urging Egyptians to prepare for belt- the Bank’s plans to expand in the local market by opening ty to provide its customers with the highest levels of serv- epic proportions, with a single dollar costing upward of tightening and even donate money to the state. Some new branches which have now reached 36 branches com- ices and the best products customers may seek, whether 15 pounds compared to 14 last week and an official rate have said this shows he’s out of touch with most aver- pared with 15 branches only 5 years ago. they are existing customers or potential customers target- of 8.9. The collapse has made an array of common age Egyptians, many of who feel they have not directly He went on to add: “In line with our domestic geo- ed in the Kuwaiti market.” imported products more expensive, and some - includ- benefited from his vast purchases of military hardware, graphical expansion to be closer to our clients, we are con- “Customer service has always been our recipe for suc- ing spare parts, medicines, industrial goods and food- or grandiose plans to build cities in the desert. tinuing our investment in services and e-banking prod- cess, as we have always taken into account that all our cus- stuff - are not entering the country at all. “It’s like a sick Lurking in the background is the dispute with Saudi ucts which placed us ahead of other local banks. We are tomers are special and that they deserve the best because patient in need of medicine, and the longer you delay Arabia, whose ambassador has been recalled for consul- doing that in order to cater for the needs of our clients.” meeting their aspirations and ambitions should be up to the worse the condition gets,” said Angus Blair of Cairo- tations after Egypt angered Riyadh by voting for a UN Al-Majed also stated that the Bank received the Best the level of their expectations when they chose us. In oth- based Pharos bank, who hopes Cairo can raise the final Syria resolution sponsored by its Russian rivals in that Islamic Bank in Kuwait Award from Global Finance in the er words, by choosing us, customers should be rewarded funds from international donors next week so the IMF battlefield. The resolution did not pass, but the king- field of digital banking services for the second year in a with special care and attention,” Al-Majed concluded. can decide to release the loan. dom’s UN envoy publicly berated Egypt over it. — AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 BUSINESS

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This photograph taken by Taiwan agency CNA Photo shows local residents posing as Growth in household lending remained rela- they join hands to celebrate their victory rejecting a proposal to allow casino devel- tively subdued in July, adding KD 55 million. opment in Penghu island yesterday. — AFP Growth moderated to 9.8 percent y/y, its slowest pace since December 2011. Installment loans Taiwan’s Penghu rejects continued to largely support the expansion in credit, albeit at a reduced pace, with growth edging lower to 11.7 percent y/y. Shorter-tenor divisive casino bid consumer loans registered another small month- ly decline and were down by 2.3 percent y/y. TAIPEI: Residents on Taiwan’s pristine It is the second time the western archi- Nonbank financial companies saw a net decline Penghu islands overwhelmingly rejected a pelago has voted against casino develop- in credit, but maintained positive growth com- proposal to allow casino development yes- ment, having gone to the polls in 2009, pared to a year before. Sector debt shrank by KD terday, an issue that has divided communi- when 56.4 percent opposed. Supporters of 62 million in July, though growth picked up to ties and politicians. the “yes” camp said without casinos 3.9 percent y/y thanks to net gains in lending Supporters were hoping for the green Penghu would struggle to develop a more during recent months and an apparent end to a light as Taiwan’s economy stagnates, prom- robust local economy. period of deleveraging in the sector since the ising a casino would boost jobs and “As we are unable to get foreign invest- financial crisis. tourism. Opponents argued gambling ments, Penghu may never become self- resorts would ruin the natural landscapes reliant,” said Chuang Kuang-hui of the Private deposits fall of the remote outlying island chain, which Penghu Internationalization Promotion All remaining credit declined by KD 109 mil- has a population of 100,000 and is popular Alliance, which initiated the vote. lion, though growth held up at 7.6 percent y/y with visitors for its beaches and turtle sanc- Taiwan’s Matsu Islands held a similar thanks to basis effects. A large part of the July largest decline came from KD sight deposits, but maintained a healthy level. Bank reserves tuaries. vote in 2012 and came out in support of a decline was from lending for the purchase of down KD 451 million, though savings and for- (i.e. cash, deposits with the CBK and CBK bonds) Apart from state-run lotteries, gambling casino being built. However, none has ever securities, which fell by KD 273 million; another eign currency deposits were also lower. contracted by KD 290 million to KD 5.7 billion, or is banned in most of Taiwan and there are been developed there because a parlia- KD 71 million drop came from lending to the Meanwhile, KD time deposits managed to 9.7 percent of total bank assets. The decrease currently no legal casinos-although there is mentary act laying out gaming licensing real estate sector. Most other sectors did rela- increase by KD 68 million, recording the was predominantly in CBK deposits and coincid- a thriving underground gambling network. and regulations, the final stamp for any tively well, including oil & gas, construction, and strongest growth of 9.2 percent y/y. ed with a KD 896 million drawdown in CBK for- However, Taiwan’s outlying islands have casino to go ahead, has stalled in parlia- trade, adding a combined KD 241 million. An increase in government deposits helped eign reserves, which decreased to KD 8.1 billion. been given permission to develop casinos, ment. The ruling Democratic Progressive Indeed, credit growth excluding lending for the offset some of the decline in private deposits. Interest rates held relatively steady in July. with a number of caveats, including that Party (DPP) has taken a staunch anti-gam- purchase of securities and real estate picked up The KD 184 million increase helped push growth The 3-month Kuwait interbank offered rate local residents agree. The “no camp” won bling stance, and there have also been to 13.2 percent y/y. in government deposits to 32 percent y/y. Their (Kibor) dropped 1 basis point (bp) to 1.51 per- 81.1 percent of the vote in yesterday’s refer- reservations among some politicians from Private deposits saw a large drop in July. Their rise over the last twelve months totaled KD 1.6 cent in July. Rates have since been relatively endum. the opposition Kuomintang (KMT). decline by KD 652 million pushed growth in billion. steady (Chart 5), with the 3-month Kibor at 1.56 “We are pleased that people came out The DPP said yesterday it respected the broad M2 money supply down to 0.9 percent percent in early October. Customer deposit rates at the last minute to vote on this critical results and the government would help y/y; growth in narrower M1 money supply Banking liquidity also appeared to ease, seeing drops of 1-2 bps issue,” said Penghu-born Sheng I-che, head Penghu upgrade its tourism industry and recorded a 2.2 percent y/y decline (Chart 3). The Banking system liquidity decreased in July, across some of the various maturities. of the pro-environment Tree Party, infrastructure. “The overall development although he voiced disappointment at the should be oriented to ecological, sustain- 40 percent turnout. “It is not how we want able and cultural demands,” the DPP said in to see Penghu develop,” he told AFP. a statement. —AFP Belgium agrees on budget after talks on spending cuts BRUSSELS: Belgium’s coalition government Spending cuts, especially in health, were a has agreed the basics of its budget, finding key sticking point along with plans to intro- savings of some three billion euros ($3.4 bil- duce a controversial capital gains tax broad- lion) to help balance the books. “Agreement,” ly opposed by business. Belgium, unlike said Prime Minister Charles Michel in a most other countries, does not have a capi- tweeted message late Friday after lengthy tal gains tax and the proposal exposed talks finally produced an accord. sharp differences within the coalition gov- Negotiations appeared blocked earlier in ernment Michel has led since 2014. Flemish the week, with Michel promising to work Christian Democrat party head and Deputy “relentlessly” to get a deal by yesterday, Premier Kris Peeters who submitted the when European Union member states using plan, said the new tax would not affect the euro currency are supposed to submit small- and medium-sized companies nor their 2017 budgets for scrutiny by Brussels. start-ups. — AFP EXCHANGE RATES AGCO eyes comeback in South America after political shifts Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Swiss Franc 309.160 Australian Dollar 233.770 FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil: AGCO of the worst economic downturn in year. But the company expects to see US Dollar Buying 302.400 Corporation , a leading agricultural decades. In Argentina, also a major the first sales increase in 2017, by an ASIAN COUNTRIES machinery maker, believes political exporter of soy and corn, President estimated 12 percent. That should Japanese Yen 2.914 GOLD Indian Rupees 4.556 20 Gram 253.940 changes in Brazil and Argentina could Mauricio Macri has steered the coun- help compensate for smaller sales in Pakistani Rupees 2.902 10 Gram 129.890 spur renewed farm investment in try to the center-right since taking the United States as lower grains Srilankan Rupees 2.073 5 Gram 65.790 South America’s two largest countries office in December. “Yes, we are prices cut investments by American Nepali Rupees 2.849 Singapore Dollar 219.440 and revive the region’s status as a pleased with the political changes,” farmers. Hongkong Dollar 39.129 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd growth area. Richenhagen said. “When Brazil comes Despite recent setbacks, Bangladesh Taka 3.871 After seeing sales dive in the two back, it does so big time. So, we need Richenhagen said that AGCO’s Philippine Peso 6.285 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate grain-producing nations plagued by to make sure we have the ability to investors were aware of Latin Thai Baht 8.631 US Dollar 303.650 deep recessions, AGCO is betting the react quickly.” America’s importance in a cyclical GCC COUNTRIES Canadian Dollar 229.850 arrival of more business friendly gov- The head of the Duluth, Georgia- business environment. “Around 80 Saudi Riyal 80.003 Sterling Pound 373.960 ernments will prompt a revival in based company also pointed to prom- percent of our business is done out- Qatari Riyal 83.441 Euro 336.130 investment in the agricultural power- ising signs in Argentina after Macri side the US, which gives us a balanced Swiss Frank 299.445 ani Riyal 788.981 houses, its chief executive told scrapped most taxes on food exports portfolio so when things don’t go well Bahraini Dinar 806.700 Bahrain Dinar 802.725 UAE Dirham 82.702 UAE Dirhams 82.900 Reuters in an interview. The company and introduced new financing meas- in a region they can be compensated Qatari Riyals 84.115 even expects to see its first sales ures for farmers. The German-born in another,” he said. ARAB COUNTRIES Saudi Riyals 81.695 increase since 2013 as early as next executive had branded the export tax- AGCO has seven plants in Brazil and Egyptian Pound - Cash 26.300 Jordanian Dinar 427.870 year, chief executive Martin es, introduced by the previous gov- one in Argentina. The company Egyptian Pound - Transfer 34.577 Egyptian Pound 34.098 Richenhagen said on the sidelines of a ernment of left-leaning Cristina believes demand for agricultural Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.219 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.069 Tunisian Dinar 136.760 Indian Rupees 4.548 four-day meeting with South Fernandez, a “stupidity.” He has also machinery from the region will remain Jordanian Dinar 428.360 Pakistani Rupees 2.898 American dealers in Foz do IguaÁu, a criticized the way Brazil’s former left- strong if financing is adequate. Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.024 Bangladesh Taka 3.862 Brazilian city bordering Argentina and leaning government had stalled on Farming data showed there was ample Syrian Lira 2.0165 Philippines Pesso 6.240 Paraguay. granting farmers’ requests for financ- scope for increased investment, he Morocco Dirham 31.396 Cyprus pound 160.040 In Brazil, the world’s biggest ing, saying Brasilia was slowing down said. While there are 12 hectares of Japanese Yen 3.920 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Syrian Pound 2.421 exporter of coffee, sugar and soy, cen- the process to reduce spending. farm land per tractor in Germany and US Dollar Transfer 303.600 Nepalese Rupees 3.842 trist Michel Temer formally took over AGCO sales in South America have 36 per tractor in the United States, Euro 335.480 Malaysian Ringgit 73.928 the presidency in August when left- been falling since 2013. Its produc- there are 113 per machine in Brazil Sterling Pound 372.210 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.540 leaning Dilma Rousseff was dismissed tion in the region went from 38,785 and 165 in Argentina. Canadian dollar 232.470 Thai Bhat 9.605 Turkish lira 99.050 from office by the Senate on charges units in 2013 to 23,560 in 2015, and “So, yes, there are a lot of opportu- Turkish Lira 99.731 of breaking budget rules, in the midst should fall by about 5 percent this nities here,” he said. —Reuters SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 BUSINESS ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller Arab Youth Survey Two-thirds of young Gulf Arabs still look to govt for jobs

DUBAI: More than two-thirds of young national Arabs in the Gulf states still hope to land jobs with government, despite initiatives to encourage them to seek out careers in the private sector. This new finding from the eighth annual ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller Arab Youth Survey was unveiled by Sunil John, the CEO of ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller, at a presentation to the third Global Islamic Economy Summit, being held in Dubai on the 11th and 12th of October. Across the whole Arab world, half (50 per cent) of young people said they would prefer a government job to private sector work. However, this preference rises to 70 per cent across the Gulf states of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. When asked what would entice them to work in the private sector, more than half of all young Arabs surveyed cited higher wages (51 per cent), followed by better healthcare and other benefits (35 per cent), more paid holi- days (29 per cent) and shorter working hours (27 percent). DUBAI: Sunil John unveiling the survey. In the GCC, where governments have tradi- tionally employed the majority of the national about new economic realities,” he added. of young Arabs - 58 per cent - want to further workforce, only 15 percent of young people However, it seems balancing expectations their education, be it university, vocational said they would prefer to work in the private about public sector work with the realities of training or post-graduate degree. In North sector, while another 14 per cent had no pref- private sector employment for those young Africa, 73 per cent intend to further their edu- erence and 1 per cent didn’t know. nationals entering the workforce will require cation, against 61 per cent in the GCC and just more effort.” 41 per cent in the Levant. Sustainable economy Elsewhere in the Arab World, views towards “Persuading young people to take on roles public sector employment differ markedly. In Education in the private sector is essential to creating a the Levant, young people are almost evenly Of those who aren’t seeking further educa- strong, sustainable economy,” said Sunil John. split between preference for the public and tion, 40 per cent of young people in the “These findings show that despite ongoing private sectors (28 per cent and 30 per cent Levant say they are put off by the high cost of efforts to make the private sector more receptively), while 37 per cent had no prefer- further education; in North Africa 19 per cent world. For this year’s survey, international Morocco, Algeria and Yemen. The interviews appealing to young Gulf Arabs, the message ence and 4 per cent didn’t know. In North are concerned by teaching standards; while 62 polling firm Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) con- were conducted from January 11 to February isn’t getting through as fast as governments - Africa, 47 per cent of young nationals would per cent of young Gulf Arabs are keen to get ducted 3,500 face-to-face interviews with 22, 2016. or the private sector -would like. opt for the public sector, 26 per cent for pri- on with their careers. exclusively Arab national men and women In-depth results from the 8th Annual “New initiatives and policies, such as vate, 20 per cent had no preference and 8 per Now in its eighth year, the ASDA’A Burson- aged 18-24 in the six Gulf Cooperation Council ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller Arab Youth Survey, Saudi’s Vision 2030, the removal of subsidies cent didn’t know. Marsteller Arab Youth Survey has established (GCC) countries of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, including survey highlights and a white paper on fuel and introduction of VAT across the In another Survey finding unveiled at his itself as a key referral source for businesses Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain; Iraq, Egypt, in Arabic and English, are available on Gulf, show that governments are serious presentation, John revealed that the majority and policymakers in the region and across the Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Tunisia, www.arabyouthsurvey.com KIB achieves KD 13.5m net profit during Q316 Profits rise 15%; Bank’s total assets grow 5% to KD 1.8bn KUWAIT: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has announced that is has achieved a net profit of KD 13.5 mil- lion at the end of the third quarter of 2016, realizing a growth of 15 percent compared to the corre- sponding period of the previous year, where profits had reached KD 11.8 million. In this context, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah Al- Jarrah, Chairman of KIB, said that LISBON: Portuguese Finance Minister Mario Centeno (R) arrives for the presentation Bank’s positive performance up of the Portugal’s State Budget 2017 at the Portuguese Finance Ministry in Lisbon on until the end of the third quarter Friday. —AFP of this year has reflected positively on a number of key performance Portugal to introduce tax indicators, which has resulted in a significant growth in revenues. The on real estate fortunes Bank’s financial results have increased by 8 percent to reach a revealed a growth in financing rev- total of about KD 1.12 billion, com- LISBON: Portugal will introduce a tax on of 2.37 billion euros since the scheme was enues by 21 percent, an increase parable to KD 1.03 billion for the real estate fortunes above 600,000 euros launched at the end of 2012, most of them of KD 9 million to reach KD 52 mil- same period of 2015. ($661,000) in 2017 to help pay for pensions, to Chinese, Brazilians and Russians. lion, compared to KD 43 million With regard to asset quality, the government has said. The tax, fiercely recorded at the end of the third KIB’s outstanding performance dur- opposed by the real estate sector which ‘Unprecedented fiscal attack’ quarter of 2015. ing the third quarter of 2016 fears it will put the breaks on foreign The Association of Lisbon Homeowners The results have also shown reflected positively on NPLs which Sheikh Mohammed Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah Al-Jarrah. investment, was included in Socialist Prime (ALP) criticized the new tax, calling it an growth in KIB’s total assets by KD 94 remarkably decreased by 68 per- Minister Antonio Costa’s draft budget for “unprecedented fiscal attack against the million at a rate of 5 percent, to cent to reach 1.39 percent com- reached 20.02 percent, while the sive performance that we have 2017. “The taxation of large real estate for- real estate sector”. The measure will also reach a total of KD 1.83 billion, pared to 4.39 percent for the same financial leverage ratio reached seen in the first three quarters of tunes will enhance the sustainability of our affect foreign buyers who have flocked to compared to KD 1.74 billion by end period last year. On the other hand, 10.25 percent. 2016 is proof that KIB is successful- social security system and contribute to fis- Portugal to take advantage of tax exemp- of the same period last year. This the total provision coverage ratio The annualized profit rate of ly achieving the objectives that cal justice,” he told parliament Friday. tions granted to European retirees who increase comes as a result of a has also increased to 237 percent Arzaq KD deposits reached 2.35 had been outlined for the second If the value of all real estate owned by a move for the first time to the country. growth in the overall financing compared to 75 percent for the percent in the third quarter 2016. stage of its transformation plan, taxpayer surpasses 600,000 euros French nationals account for 27 percent of portfolio by about KD 113 million, same period last year. Moreover, Al-Jarrah further added: “The which extends throughout 2016 ($661,000), a levy of 0.3 percent will be all foreign real estate buyers, followed by amounting to KD 1.25 billion in total provisions and collaterals cov- strategy that KIB has put in place, and focuses on developing and applied to the amount above this thresh- Britons who account for 18 percent. total and comparable to KD 1.14 erage ratio increased to 359 per- and which was implemented enhancing the products and serv- old, according to the draft budget. “With this measure, the government has billion at the end of third quarter in cent compared to 188 percent for towards the end of last year, aims ices offered to customers to best The government expects the measure shot itself in the foot. Portugal can’t con- 2015, marking 10 percent growth. the same period last year. to bring about a comprehensive suit their needs and meet the will raise 160 million euros ($176 million) stantly change the rules of the game,” In addition, the increase in invest- Additionally, KIB recorded a transformation in terms of the demands of the market. each year. “The taxation of real estate for- added Henrique Moser, a lawyer with the ment securities portfolio compared strong performance in terms of Bank’s performance, profits, prod- This comes in preparation for tunes will make it possible to raise pen- Telles law firm which specializes in real with the same period last year by maintaining high levels of capital ucts and services. The strategy the launch of the third stage in sions,” said Catarina Martins, a lawmaker estate. The government also decided to KD 8 million at a rate of 12 percent adequacy ratio, in accordance adopts a future outlook which our strategic plan during 2017, with the far-left Left Block party which raise its tax on home rentals for tourists, amounting to KD 70 million in total with the Central Bank of Kuwait’s focuses on propelling the Bank for- which focuses on boosting KIB’s backs the minority Socialist government. which have up until now been lower than and comparable to KD 62 million. regulations concerning Basel III, ward to become the “Islamic Bank competitive edge within the The threshold of 600,000 euros will those applied to long-term rentals. The Customer deposits have also whereby capital adequacy ratio of Choice in Kuwait”. The impres- banking sector.” spare most beneficiaries of the country’s measure comes as home rental websites so-called “golden visa” scheme, which has such as Airbnb have seen their business helped fuel demand for real estate among soar in Lisbon and other Portuguese cities. wealthy foreigners from outside the The number of people who have stayed European Union. Cash-strapped Portugal in accommodation in the Portuguese capi- Aggressive steps needed to in October 2012 started offering “golden” tal has doubled to 433,000 in 2015 from visas to non-EU citizens willing to invest 213,000 the previous year. Costa came to 500,000 euros in property, make a capital power in November 2015 after his party rebuild economy: Yellen transfer of one million euros or create 10 teamed up with the Communists and Left jobs. The Portuguese visas allow foreigners Block to oust a centre-right administration. to travel within Europe’s 26-country The tiny leftist parties did not formally BOSTON: The Federal Reserve may need to run a to normal to need steady interest rate increases, rise, they do not see the Fed moving aggressively Schengen free trade zone without restric- join the new government, but Costa relies “high-pressure economy” to reverse damage or whether it remains subpar and scarred, a theo- thereafter. “This is a clear rebuttal of the hawkish tion. Portugal has issued nearly 4,000 “gold- on them for a majority in parliament to from the 2008-2009 crisis that depressed output, ry pressed by Harvard economist and former US arguments,” to raise rates soon, a line of argu- en” visas that have generated investments pass legislation. — AFP sidelined workers, and risks becoming a perma- Treasury Secretary, Lawrence Summers, among ment pitched by some of the Fed’s regional bank nent scar, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday in others. Her remarks jarred the US bond market presidents, said Christopher Low, chief econo- a broad review of where the recovery may still on Friday afternoon, where they were interpreted mist at FTN Financial. fall short. as perhaps a willingness to allow inflation to run Boston Federal Reserve Bank president Eric US again clears China of Though not addressing interest rates or beyond the Fed’s 2.0 percent target. Prices on Rosengren, who is hosting the conference at immediate policy concerns directly, Yellen laid longer dated US Treasuries, which are most sensi- which Yellen spoke, was one of three policymak- currency manipulation out the deepening concern at the Fed that US tive to inflation expectations, fell sharply and ers who dissented at the Fed’s September policy economic potential is slipping and aggressive their yields shot higher. The yields on both 30- meeting and argued for an immediate increase in WASHINGTON: The US Treasury on markets has sought to prevent a rapid steps may be needed to rebuild it. Yellen, in a year bonds and 10-year notes ended the day at interest rates. He feels a slight increase now will Friday cleared China of keeping the yuan RMB depreciation that would have had lunch address to a conference of policymakers their highest levels since early June, and their keep job growth on track and prevent a faster cheap for trade advantages, amid accusa- negative consequences for the Chinese and top academics in Boston, said the question spread over shorter-dated 2-year note yields round of rate increases later. But in a speech earli- tions by Republican presidential candi- and global economies,” the Treasury said was whether that damage can be undone “by widened by the most in seven months. er on Friday Rosengren also referred to the econ- date Donald Trump that it manipulates in a report. But it added that China temporarily running a ‘high-pressure economy,’ Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive of omy as “nonconformist” because of its slow the currency. In a semi-annual review needs to continue loosening its exchange with robust aggregate demand and a tight labor DoubleLine Capital, said he read Yellen as saying, growth, and the general mood at the conference mandated by Congress over fears US rate policies and be more transparent market.” “One can certainly identify plausible “‘You don’t have to tighten policy just because was that the sluggishness is largely the result of trade rivals manipulate their currencies to about the market. “It is important for ways in which this might occur,” she said. Looking inflation goes to over 2 percent.’ “Inflation can go forces like aging and demographics that are boost exports, the Treasury said that China to continue market-oriented for policies that would lower unemployment fur- to 3 percent, if the Fed thinks this is temporary,” unlikely to change. “We may have to accept the although the yuan had fallen in the past exchange rate reform, allowing for two- ther and boost consumption, even at the risk of said Gundlach, who agreed Yellen was striking a reality of low growth,” said John Fernald, a senior year, this decline was driven by market way flexibility of the RMB,” it said. In his higher inflation, could convince businesses to chord similar to Summer’s “secular stagnation” research at the San Franciso Fed. “Potential is pressures. fight against Hillary Clinton for the White invest, improve confidence, and bring even more thesis. “Yellen is thinking independently and will- really low.” That sort of assessment could figure Indeed, it said the yuan, also called the House, Trump has repeatedly accused workers into the economy. ing to act on what she thinks.” importantly in coming debates over rate policy, renminbi (RMB), could have fallen more China of keeping the yuan undervalued Yellen’s comments, while posed as questions While investors by and large think the Fed is and over whether support is building at the Fed had Beijing not acted to avoid that. so as to promote its exports and make that need more research, still add an important likely to raise interest rates in December this year, to risk letting inflation move above its 2.0 per- “China’s intervention in foreign exchange imports from the US more costly. — AFP voice to an intensifying debate within the Fed in a nod to the country’s 5.0 percent unemploy- cent target in order to employ more workers and over whether economic growth is close enough ment rate and expectations that inflation will perhaps encourage more investment. — Reuters SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 BUSINESS

KSE equities drop under selling pressure

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) end- However, the speculative operations wit- reached then KD 25.27 billion. market trading volume. The Real Estate sec- million or 35.90 percent of last week’s total ed last week in the red zone. The Price Index nessed by the small-cap stocks continued in As far as KSE annual performance, the tor was second in terms of trading volume market trading value. The Financial Services closed at 5,328.0 points, down by 1.30 per- putting pressure on the Price Index which price index ended last week recording 5.11 as the sector’s traded shares were 24.12 sector took the second place as the sector’s cent from the week before closing, the declined for the second consecutive ses- percent annual loss compared to its closing percent of last week’s total trading volume, last week turnover was approx. KD 4.19 mil- Weighted Index decreased by 1.49 percent sion. Also, the stock market moved on with in 2015, while the weighted index with a total of around 44.20 million shares. lion representing 15.54 percent of the total after closing at 346.63 points, whereas the its negative performance on the second ses- decreased by 9.19 percent, and the KSX-15 On the other hand, the Banks sector’s market trading value. —Prepared by the KSX-15 Index closed at 803.78 points down sion and its three indices continued record- recorded 10.73 percent loss. stocks were the highest traded in terms of Studies & Research Department, Bayan by 1.27 percent. Furthermore, last week’s ing losses and closing in the red zone, amid value; with a turnover of around KD 9.67 Investment Co. average daily turnover decreased by 55.19 selling pressures that included some lead- Sectors’ Indices percent, compared to the preceding week, ing and small-cap stocks, which was reflect- Nine of KSE’s sectors ended last week in reaching KD 5.39 million, whereas trading ed on the Price Index in particular to break the red zone, while the other three record- volume average was 36.65 million shares, the 5,300 point record down. ed increases. The Insurance sector headed recording a decrease of 53.29 percent. On the mid-week session, and despite the losers list as its index declined by 4.02 The three stock market indices continued the declined traded liquidity levels and its percent to end the week’s activity at 935.94 recording losses for the second consecutive decrease by 66 percent compared to the points. The Financial Services sector was week amid very weak performance, espe- previous session, reaching its lowest level second on the losers’ list, which index cially on the trading levels, which declined since around one and one half month; the declined by 3.64 percent, closing at 542.12 steeply during the last week’s trading, three stock market indices were able to real- points, followed by the Basic Materials sec- where the total volume recorded 183.26 ize grouped increase supported by the tor, as its index closed at 901.01 points at a million stock during the last week, down by strong and active trading that targeted the loss of 2.74 percent. The Oil & Gas sector 41.61 percent compared to the earlier small-cap stocks, especially that being trad- was the least declining as its index closed week’s trading, while the total value ed below 100 fils level per stock, in addition at 748.15 points with a 1.16 percent decreased by the end of the week to reach to the random collection operations execut- decrease. KD 26.95 million against KD 48.11 million in ed on some idle stocks that are not fre- On the other hand, last week’s highest the week before, down by 43.98 percent. quently purchased. In addition, the market gainer was the Industrial sector, achieving 1 Such performance comes in light of the returned on Wednesday and Thursday’s ses- percent growth rate as its index closed at refrain of many dealers from trading in the sions to drop once again, amid a noticeable 1,166.14 points. Whereas, in the second market, waiting for the listed companies to activity of the quick profit collection opera- place, the Technology sector’s index closed disclose its financial results for the 9 months tions that included some leading and small- at 974.28 points recording 0.64 percent of 2016, which is expected to be disclosed cap stocks. increase. The Consumer Services sector in the following few days. By the end of the last week, the market came in third as its index achieved 0.54 per- As per the daily trading activity, the stock capitalization for the listed companies in cent growth, ending the week at 909.12 market initiated its first sessions of last week the official market declined by 0.45 percent points. with a drop that included all its indices, compared to its level in a week earlier, especially the Weighted and KSX-15, the where it reached then KD 23.39 billion. On Sectors’ Activity most losing indices after recording 0.30 per- the annual level, the contraction in the mar- The Financial Services sector dominated cent losses for each, amid the selling pres- ket cap for the listed companies in the offi- a total trade volume of around 63 million sures on few leading stocks especially in the cial market increased to reach 7.84 percent shares changing hands during last week, Banks and Telecommunication sectors. from its value at end of 2015, where it representing 34.38 percent of the total

US stocks mixed as banks rise and drug-makers fall

NEW YORK: US stocks gave up large gains and utilities, real estate investment trusts, and oth- restaurants, cars and gas improved. The cents, or 1.3 percent, to $37.45 and Apple more of their shopping online. Kohl’s lost finished barely higher Friday. Banks and tech- er stocks that pay large dividends as a result. agency also said business stockpiles and sales picked up 68 cents to $117.66. $1.44, or 3.2 percent, to $43.68 and Macy’s fell nology companies traded higher, while stocks Those payments are more appealing to grew in August, which is a sign that economic $1.23, or 3.3 percent, to $35.57. that pay large dividends fell thanks to a jump investors seeking income when bond yields growth could get stronger. Reports suggested Retail spending Computer and printer maker HP said it will in bond yields. are low. PG&E Corp. fell 57 cents to $59.80 and consumers in China are starting to spend While retail spending rose, the Commerce cut between 3,000 and 4,000 jobs over the Stocks were on track for large gains early in Duke Energy slid 73 cents to $77.21. more, which helped technology companies Department’s report also showed that spend- next three years as demand for those products the day as reports showed consumers in both The Commerce Department said retail sales recover some of Thursday’s losses. Microsoft ing at department stores decreased in continues to fall. HP stock lost 67 cents, or 4.4 the US and China appeared to be spending bounced back in September as spending on climbed 50 cents to $57.42 while Intel rose 48 September as consumers continued to do percent, to $14.48. more. Banks rose after JPMorgan Chase and Twitter fell 91 cents, or 5.1 percent, to Citigroup disclosed solid quarterly results. But $16.88 after Salesforce.com told the Financial the gains faded as the day wore on. Drug com- Times it isn’t interested in buying the company. pany stocks continued to fall and energy com- Twitter has lost 32 percent of its value since panies slipped. October 5th on reports that potential buyers “The retail sales numbers on the surface were not going to make offers. Salesforce looked pretty good but when you dig into investors were not enthusiastic about the them they were not that great,” said Mike potential offer, and its stock jumped $3.64, or Baele, managing director at US Bank’s Private 5.2 percent, to $74.27. Client Reserve. “It seems like every good U.S. crude oil gave up 9 cents to $50.35 a report we get, we get an offsetting weaker barrel in New York. Brent crude, the interna- report.” tional standard, fell 8 cents to $51.95 a barrel in The Dow Jones industrial average, which London. That sent energy companies lower. had jumped as much as 162 points in the Health care stocks, which are by far the morning, finished up 39.44 points, or 0.2 per- worst-performing industry on the S&P 500 this cent, at 18,138.38. The Standard & Poor’s 500 year, continued to slip. EpiPen maker Mylan inched up 0.43 points to 2,132.98. The Nasdaq lost $1.39, or 3.7 percent, and closed at a three- composite gained 0.83 points to 5,214.16. year low of $36.49. Cancer drug maker Celgene Goldman Sachs was responsible for most of sank $2.13, or 2.1 percent, to $98.50. the Dow’s gains. It rose $3.10, or 1.9 percent, In other energy trading, wholesale gaso- to $170.52 after Britain’s High Court threw out line added 1 cent to $1.49 a gallon. Heating a $1 billion lawsuit against the company. oil lost 1 cent to $1.57 a gallon. Natural gas Libya’s sovereign wealth fund had accused slumped 6 cents, or 1.7 percent, to $3.29 per Goldman Sachs of duping the fund into mak- 1,000 cubic feet. ing risky deals. The price of gold fell $2.10 to $1,255.50 an Bond prices fell. The yield on the 10-year ounce. Silver lost 2 cents to $17.44 an ounce. Treasury note rose to 1.80 percent from 1.75 Copper slipped 1 cent to $2.11 a pound. The percent. Higher bond yields also help banks dollar rose to 104.18 yen from 103.60 yen. The because they lead to higher interest rates on euro rose to $1.0983 from $1.1053. France’s loans, and that allows banks to make bigger CAC 40 jumped 1.5 percent and Germany’s profits from lending. JPMorgan Chase and DAX rose 1.6 percent. In Britain the FTSE 100 Citigroup reported results were better than advanced 0.5 percent. Japan’s benchmark investors expected. The reports may have Nikkei 225 index added 0.5 percent and South raised investor hopes for companies that will Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.4 percent. Hong report their results next week, like Morgan Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.9 percent. Stanley, Charles Schwab, and BlackRock. Thailand’s SET index climbed 4.7 percent in the “It was a good kickoff to earnings season” second day of trading after the death of for banks, said Baele. “It was actually some Thailand’s king. The SET fell 4 percent in decent revenue as well with both investment September as investors worried about the banking and trading.” Rising bond yields monarch’s health and even with the rally Friday attracted investors’ attention, and they sold NEW YORK: American flags fly in front of the New York Stock Exchange. —AP the index fell 1.8 percent this week.—AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 BUSINESS

Coordinated intervention to boost oil prices KAMCO OIL MARKET MONTHLY REPORT fter months of speculations and a num- Average price this month witnessed strong 10 tb/d month-on-month to 1.24 mb/d reflect- ber of failed attempts, OPEC members growth of 11.5 percent to reach $47.8/b. ing upward revisions in OECD Europe, Asia Afinally agreed on a production cut, Pacific and Other Asia that more than offset albeit marginally, in Algeria in an informal Oil Prices downward revisions in OECD Americas, Latin meeting. In fact, the efforts appear much Oil producers are expecting to see a signifi- America and the Middle East. Total demand aggressive this time as OPEC members had a cant impact on oil prices after the preliminary during the year is now expected to reach 94.4 follow-up meeting with some non-OPEC pro- accord to cut oil output achieved last month in mb/d. The latest monthly data from US high- ducers, most notably Russia, in Istanbul on Algeria was rigorously followed-up at another lighted a decline for the first time after months Wednesday to work out a strategy to rebalance meeting of a smaller group on Wednesday in of a rising trend. Nevertheless, the country saw the oil market. The outcome of this meeting Istanbul. The initial proposed production cut an increase in demand by about 0.2 mb/d dur- was also significant and the OPEC Secretary was marginal at 0.7 mb/d for the OPEC; howev- ing the first nine months of the year. The road General said the meeting was constructive er, the fact that other non-OPEC producers transportation sector continues to be the main and they have firm commitments from Russia could join the production was a key milestone factor for the increase in demand with future that it is willing to participate in a coordinated of the present talks. With Russia joining the economic growth supporting this factor, while effort to limit oil output. In addition, more coordinated effort, the quantum of cuts would fuel substitution and vehicle efficiencies are meetings are expected in the coming weeks as determine the future course of the oil market. key downside risks. Oil demand in Latin the participation of non-OPEC producers It is also believed that Nigeria, Libya, and Iran America continued to remain in the negative would be crucial for the strategy to work. would initially be exempt from the accord. territory but the decline was smaller due to the Oil price reacted strongly to the aforemen- There are worries that the impact of the accord Rio Olympic Games. Demand trends in OECD tioned developments, although the individual would not be as planned if the three exempt Europe was also weak with a majority of the output targets for each country is expected to country scale up their output significantly over countries in the region witnessing slowdown in be decided in the next official OPEC a short period of time. In addition, there were July-16 followed by stagnant demand during Committee Meeting in late November-16. lack of consensus within the OPEC concerning August-16. Nevertheless, for YTD-16, the OPEC crude reached a 15-month high level of the exact output by Venezuela and Iraq, with region recorded 0.2 mb/d increase in demand.

for the US. Numbers for 4Q-16 expectations reached an agreement in September after $48.81/b on 11-Oct-16, whereas Brent broke the difference currently pegged at around 0.5 Surprisingly, gasoline demand for this region were also adjusted that reflected in the full which the country’s ports resumed shipment the $50/b ceiling. Nevertheless, in order to mb/d. Also, all eyes are on Saudi Arabia on how was flat year-on-year this year in addition to year forecast, including a 121 tb/d upward of oil. The country also resumed oil production calm the enthusiasm in the market, the oil min- much the country would be willing to take as LPG, but the rest of the products saw higher adjustment for Russia highlighting the coun- at some of the sites that had stopped produc- ister of Saudi Arabia, while expressing opti- its share of cuts. It is also not clear that whether year on year demand. In the OECD Asia Pacific try’s upgraded production forecast. tion due to political issues. According to mism in the expected agreement in November, the production cuts would be made simultane- region, Japan recorded decline in demand dur- According to the preliminary data, supply Bloomberg, the average monthly production asserted that the group should not cut the pro- ously with non-OPEC players or who would be ing August-16 as against historical norms pri- during 3Q-16 declined by 0.71 mb/d. During during September was at 340 tb/b, an increase duction too tightly so as to shock the market. the first to a undertake these actions. Another marily due to fuel substitution effect. In Other September-16, world liquid supply increased of 80 tb/d from the previous month. The He added that oil prices could rise 20 percent worry was the recent export figures from China Asia, India recorded a 4 percent year-on-year or by 1.46 mb/d and averaged at 96.4 mb/d as Chairman of NOC said that the country is cur- this year to reach $60/b by year. with a reported decline of 10 percent during 0.41 mb/d growth in oil demand during some of the supply outages of the second rently producing at 0.54 mb/d and has plans to Surprisingly, there was no word on shale September indicating a deeper slowdown in August-16 as the country continues to see quarter came back online. In addition, accord- scale up the production to 0.9 mb/d by the end producers’ reaction to the expected rise in oil the country that could affect future oil demand strong gasoline demand that can also be ing to the latest data from Baker Hughes, of the year, the highest production since June- prices after the production cuts are finalized. In numbers, although the country’s crude gauged from the 17 percent increase in vehicle worldwide rig count was up by 37 during 13. A further 0.24 mb/d is expected to be addition, the IEA said that oil demand has fall- imports reached record levels during sales during August-16. In the Middle East, September-16 as compared to the previous added next year. On the other hand, Nigeria en to four year low during Q3-16 on the back September-16 after a new storage facility after four consecutive months of decline, Saudi month. The entire increase was led by 40 new added 110 tb/d during September-16 as the of a decline in global growth, particularly became operational. Moreover, as the proba- Arabia witnessed positive oil demand growth additions in North America (28 in the US and force majeure on its Bonnie Light crude was OECD countries as well as in China. The agency bility of US increasing interest rates has seen a of 2.2 percent in August-16 as a result of trans- 12 in Canada), 7 rigs in the Middle East and 2 in lifted early last month. Moreover, the the did not change its demand expectations for steady increase, its impact on oil demand is portation fuel demand, especially in the avia- Latin America that was partially offset by a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation 2016 and 2017 but said that the market would expected to be more on the downside. On the tion sector, due to the summer holidays. World decline of 3 rigs for the rest of the world. (NNPC) has estimated an additional 0.2 mb/d move faster towards balancing if OPEC sticks to positive side, although IEA warned of a oil demand growth for 2017 was kept relatively Supply growth expectations for 2017 was increase in the country’s oil output by Q1-18 its target. The agency also said that colder demand slowdown, the agency reported that unchanged from last month at 1.15 mb/d and revised upward by 40 tb/d to 0.24 mb/d and after commissioning of an offshore project. weather conditions during the final quarter of global oil stockpiles declined for the first time is expected to reach 95.56 mb/d. Oil price lev- the supply for the year is now expected to Meanwhile, Iraq also added 60 tb/d during the 2016 could see some rebound in growth. in 7 months during September-16, primarily in els are the determining factor for oil usage in reach 56.54 mb/d. The downward adjustments month as the country has been ramping up oil Monthly crude output rate by OPEC mem- OECD countries on the back of higher-than- the road transportation sector that would drive made for 2016 and the upgraded supply fore- production recently. Iraq’s production is set to bers continued to rise during September-16. expected seasonal declines in the US and oil demand, especially in the US. Moreover, the cast for Russia were the main factors for the increase further in the next few weeks as it is According to Bloomberg, the group produced Japan. underlying economic growth across the globe upward revision for 2017. set to add additional wells in Kurdistan. at the rate of 33.8 mb/d during the month, an Average OPEC monthly oil price declined would also push oil demand higher especially According to a report, the output from the increase of 170 tb/d as compared to the previ- marginally during September-16 to reach in low growth non-OPEC countries. OPEC Oil Production & Spare Capacity Tawke field is expected to rise to 0.135 mb/d ous month. The increase was primarily on the $42.9/b as declines during the first three weeks Monthly crude output by OPEC members from a 3Q-16 average of 0.109 mb/d. back of higher production in Nigeria and Libya of the month was offset by consistent rise in World Oil Supply continued to rise during September-16. On the positive side, we believe that the as both the countries emerged from months of prices during the last week of the month. The Non-OPEC supply forecast for 2016 was According to Bloomberg, the group produced pace at which Iran added production in recent disruption in crude production. Iraq also con- decline in Kuwait crude was slightly higher at lowered by 70tb/d and is expected to see a at the rate of 33.8 mb/d, an increase of 170 months would slowdown as seen in Sep-16 (10 tinued to pump at the rate of 4.5 mb/d (+60 1.6 percent, whereas Brent gained 1.8 percent decline of 0.68 mb/d to reach year end supply tb/d as compared to the previous month. The tb/d) that would provide some relief from fur- tb/d) but the increase was offset by decline in during Sep-16. Average OPEC crude this expectation of 56.3 mb/d. The decline primarily increase was primarily on the back of higher ther shocks. With the above countries expected production by Saudi Arabia (-60 tb/d). month witnessed strong growth of 11.5 per- reflected downward adjustment of 135 tb/d in production in Nigeria and Libya as both the to add additional output in the near term, we Average OPEC monthly oil price declined cent to reach $47.8/b. Q2-16 due to lower-than-expected oil produc- countries emerged from months of disruption believe that the cuts that is estimated to be marginally during September-16 to reach tion from the US, Canada, UK, Argentina, in crude production. Iraq also continued to agreed in November would have to be much $42.9/b as declines during the first three weeks World oil demand Turkmenistan, Russia, and Congo during the pump at the rate of 4.5 mb/d (+60 tb/d) but larger than currently speculated. This is possi- of the month was offset by continuous rise in Total world oil demand growth for 2016 was quarter. The revision also reflected an upward the increase was offset by decline in produc- ble if non-OPEC producers join the accord prices during the last week of the month. increased marginally once again this month by revision of 60 tb/d to the 2015 baseline, mainly tion by Saudi Arabia (-60 tb/d). Libya’s NOC which will be a difficult negotiation. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 business KFH launches campaign to finance house construction

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has launched ket, plays a significant role in energizing the mar- a new campaign to finance house construction from ket and addressing clients’ requirements in install- architectural designs to delivery in collaboration ment financing to buy all finishing works supplies, with a number of renowned constructions and work construction materials, boats and marine equip- materials companies in Kuwait which are Al-Raya Al- ment, furniture, electronics in addition to the edu- Islamiah for gern. B. Cont. Co, Bader Duwaisan and cational and medical financing. This reassures the partners, Almodhaf & Meqled Company, and Arsan bank’s endeavors towards meeting its customers’ for Painting and general constructions. ambitions. The campaign offers clients unique privileges. It KFH was established in Kuwait in 1977 and is contributes to bolstering sales, revitalizing the mar- enlisted in the Kuwait Stock Exchange. KFH Group is ket, boosting the construction industry in Kuwait, a global pioneer in the field of Islamic banking serv- and supporting the suppliers. ices, where it offers a wide array of Islamic products The campaign grants clients streamlined financ- and services, not to mention a high standard of ing facilities that include up to KD 70,000 financing, innovation and client service. a 15-year credit period, and a 12-month maturity KFH manages its operations in the GCC, Asia, and period for the first installment, not to mention mar- Europe through over 446 branches, including KFH- ginal profit rate. Turkey, in order to offer services for the bank’s Moreover, the campaign comes as part of KFH’s clients in Turkey, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, efforts to underline KFH’s significant role in serving Germany, Jordan, and Dubai. clients and meeting their needs, in addition to the KFH’s mission is to achieve highest levels of role it plays in retaining and attracting clients. It excellence and innovation in the field of client serv- contributes in achieving KFH’s financing goals, ice, while developing common interest for all those increasing its market share and boosting the econo- concerned with the financial institution. KFH’s vision my through bank’s robust position in the market is to spearhead the global development in Islamic and strategic relationships with high-profile suppli- financial services, and to upgrade the bank into the ers and companies. level of becoming the most sustainable profitable through all its businesses, including leadership in ment of its employees. In addition, KFH is commit- KFH, thanks to its deep-rooted relationship Islamic bank in the world. the Islamic banking services worldwide, through ted to all its procedures, and to setting up long-life with suppliers and its leading position in the mar- KFH’s values include cementing leadership innovation and in client service and the develop- partnerships with the concerned authorities.

AUB announces Al-Hasad grand prize draw winner of KD 250,000

KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank conducted its tinued support and trust in the Bank’s quarterly prize draw on the 28 capabilities, which is reflected in the con- September, which is provided through the sistency in providing innovative banking bank’s Al-Hasad Islamic Savings Account. products and services. The lucky winner was Ibtesam The Bank is reaching out to citizens and Mohammad who won KD 250,000. residents of Kuwait to avail the benefits The winner expressed her commitment associated with Al-Hasad account while and loyalty to AUB’s Al-Hasad’s account, also leveraging the opportunity to win the and is keen on increasing her deposits. quarterly prize draw by increasing their She is proud of her association with the accounts to double their chances of win- Bank, which provides integrated and com- ning with the Al Hasad Islamic savings prehensive Islamic banking solutions as program. The program provides the high- well as exceptional customer service. est prize value, reaching KD 3.4 million per AUB would like to congratulate all of its annum, along with offering 26 weekly customers on their continued trust and prizes - generating the largest number of confidence in the Bank’s capabilities, winners. believing the Bank will continue to pro- Individuals interested in winning and vide more innovative banking products achieving more profits in line with Sharia and services to citizens as well as residents law, may open their Al-Hasad Islamic sav- of Kuwait. The aim is for people to lever- ings account with a minimum of KD 100. age and benefit from a wide range of Opening the account does not require a exclusive benefits such as the Al-Hasad salary transfer, and minors are also able to Islamic Savings Account, which provides open their accounts through their parents higher benefits and prizes that amount to or legal guardians. KD 3.4 million per annum as well as pro- For more information on the Al-Hasad Zain Group hosts one-day viding 26 weekly prizes -providing the Islamic Savings Account, customers are largest number of winners on a weekly required to visit any of Ahli United Bank basis. branches or call the Bank’s dedicated tele- decision-making workshop AUB thanks its customers for their con- banking service “Hayakom” on 1812000. Renowned Prof Enrico Diecidue leads Kuwait

KUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom reach high-level decisions. The workshop shed especially given the turbulent, complex, and innovator in eight markets across the Middle light on typical traps in judgment, and exposed fast changing environment that characterizes East and Africa, announces the successful host- executives to effective ways to manage, miti- the modern telco sector. ing of a one-day Decision Making workshop, gate, or avoid such incidents. Zain Group CEO, Scott Gegenheimer com- which was held in Kuwait under the patronage Commenting on the successful completion mented, “Zain Group is a leading mobile tele- of Zain Group Vice-Chairman Bader Nasser Al- of the workshop, Al-Kharafi said, “Our passion com innovator in the region because we Kharafi and Group CEO Scott Gegenheimer, for knowledge encompasses every area of our employ some of the best people in the busi- and attended by CEOs and executive manage- business at all levels of management. More ness. Better informed managers are able to ment and directors from Zain Group and its than ever we must aim to be ahead of the curve make better decisions, which have a positive eight operations. across the various activities in our operations. impact on the organization and all its stake- The invited guest lecturer who directed the In these modern times it is agility and speed holders - so we continue to support such workshop is world-renowned Professor of that best contribute to sustainable growth, the activities. It is also important from a personal KFH announces winners of Decision Sciences, Enrico Diecidue, who is a root of which is determined by our ability to development perspective for managers, as resident faculty member at INSEAD and who make fast, effective decisions.” people, to be aware of the triggers, motiva- Banking Cards 13th draw has also served at Wharton University. His main tions, and dynamics to situations around them research interests are in individual decision Critical thinking and to better understand their reactions to KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) 450 Coupe, and will be held after 100 making under uncertainty, health decisions, The decision-making and processes work- such stimulus.” announced the 7 winners of the 13th days of the launch for purchasing con- and experimental economics. shop undertaken by Zain’s senior management Professor Enrico Diecidue teaches draw of the new banking cards cam- ducted from day 51 to day 100 of the The main objective of Professor Diecidue’s extended to topics including developing criti- Uncertainty, Data & Judgment (MBA, EMBA), paign themed “Use KFH Cards and You campaign. seminar was to help the decision processes of cal thinking; improving decision processes; Management Decision Making (MBA), Risk May Win up to 2 Mercedes-Benz SUV’s KFH strives to continuously offer its senior executives at Zain Group, focusing on and learning more efficiently. Ultimately, the Management (MBA), Executive modules on and Cash Prizes up to $200000” aim- clients new promotions and offers that providing a common background in judgment, decision-making process within Zain Group’s decision-making and risk management (EDP), ing at encouraging its customers to differentiate them among peers, whilst and Decision Sciences (Ph.D.). He has won risk management and uncertainty, and decision senior management is set to be boosted use KFH credit, prepaid and debit also bolstering the bank’s pioneering making and processes, to support how they through their participation in the workshop, teaching awards at INSEAD and Wharton. cards while making purchases in position in the field of banking cards. Kuwait and overseas. KFH marketing campaigns play a The winners are: Bader Alotaibi, significant role in underlining KFH’s Waleed Altarrad, Zahra Falah, Meteb principles that include boosting sales, Almetairi, Abdulhadi Alabdulhadi, while benefitting clients and mer- Amna Bu Taiban and Majed Almutairi. chants. This new campaign is part of For every KD 10 spent on their KFH KFH’s efforts to reward its clients and cards, clients will gain a chance to enter grant them additional value; thus a draw and win up to 2 Mercedes-Benz achieving higher customer satisfaction. cars and a chance to win the value of The campaign also aims at enhancing their purchases up to $2000 daily. It is the bank’s presence, especially that it worth noting that KFH Credit and dominates the largest market share in Prepaid cards used in domestic and the field of banking cards in Kuwait. international purchases and KFH Debit KFH has won several awards in the cards used in international purchases field of banking cards which reinforces are eligible for the daily draw. its success and efficiency in banking Moreover, clients will gain the cards market. KFH enjoys high confi- chance to enter 2 draws to win 2 dence and leadership in the market in Mercedes-Benz cars. The first draw will addition to high quality products be for the first car Mercedes Benz GLE which have enabled it to achieve 400. This draw will be held after 50 growth in cards market and increase days of the launch for purchasing the number of customers. KFH occu- transactions conducted from day 1 to pies the leading position as the issuer day 50, while the second draw will be of banking cards and one of leading Infiniti campaign: Ultimate for the second car Mercedes Benz GLE banks at the GCC level. test drive in a real F1 car

DUBAI: Infiniti has launched the ‘Ultimate Test Commenting on the event, Juergen Schmitz, pitality weekend for two at the Grand Prix from Drive’ campaign providing one lucky motorist Managing Director, Infiniti Middle East said: the 27th - 29th November, courtesy of Infiniti. from the Middle East the opportunity to get “Here in the Middle East, we consistently strive Schmitz added: “Driving a Formula One car behind the wheel of a real Formula One car with to leverage on our Formula One partnership to represents the pinnacle for anyone interested in instruction from Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver really offer our customers an experience like motorsport. The Ultimate Test Drive is in every Daniil Kvyat. no-other.” sense a dream opportunity for our potential Customers who visit any Middle East Infiniti One Middle East winner will be selected to and existing customers. Our partnership with centre and complete an Infiniti Q50 test drive join winners from Russia and the UK for the ulti- Infiniti Red Bull Racing allows us to really will be entered into a prize draw. From there, 25 mate prize. Starting with driver training on the emphasize the performance part of our DNA finalists will be selected to go head to head at Infiniti Red Bull Racing simulator at the team’s and offering this experience to the winner is Dubai Autodrome where they will be assessed factory in Milton Keynes, they will then be flown also a testament to our own ‘Inspired on all aspects of their driving ability and car to Dubai to test drive a real, fully race specifica- Performance’.” The ‘Ultimate Drive’ campaign is control by a panel of judges with the aim to tion Formula One car with personal guidance currently operating from all Middle East Infiniti identify one lucky winner from the region. The from Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat. centres and will close on 10th October. For judging panel will include Infiniti Red Bull After the driving experience of a lifetime, they more information, go to Racing Test & Reserve driver Sebastien Buemi. will travel to Abu Dhabi to experience a VIP hos- http://www.infinitibeats.me technology SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 Ooredoo participates in Humanitarian Connectivity Charter GSMA organizes event in Amman

KUWAIT: Ooredoo, Kuwait’s fastest gram in 2015, giving volunteers the network for 2016, participated in the opportunity to receive extensive train- Humanity Connectivity Charter organ- ing in all fields related to volunteer ized by the GSMA in Amman, Jordan work, in association with Spread the last week. The industry-wide initiative Passion non-government organization. is geared at demonstrating the com- Earlier this year, Ooredoo distributed mitment of the mobile industry to sup- more than 17,000 iftar meals during the porting customers and responders Holy Month of Ramadan through a dis- before and during humanitarian emer- tribution center outside its head office gencies. Through the Charter, mobile and in its iftar tent. The tent was fully network operators (MNOs) will commit operated by the volunteers. In addition to a common set of principles and to the Iftar distribution drive, Ooredoo work towards the adoption of initia- is conducting several charitable events, tives focused on humanitarian connec- AMMAN: Sarah Al-Qabandi such as visits to nursing homes, tivity. The aim of this initiative is to cre- speaks at the charter. orphanages and patients at different ate a more coordinated and pre- hospitals across Kuwait. dictable response to disasters. Qabandi, who discussed the achieve- Ooredoo’s operations in Kuwait Ooredoo Kuwait has won nation- ments of Ooredoo Kuwait and its expe- date back to December 1999 when it wide recognition in recent years for rience in working with non-profit pri- launched wireless services as the sec- adopting a policy that reflects the vate and government entities. Al- ond operator. The company today pro- Ooredoo Group values of caring, con- Qabandi showcased the different proj- vides mobile, broadband internet and necting and challenging, where it won ects Ooredoo committed itself to, in corporate managed services tailored to an award in 2015 by the Ministry of terms of empowering women, youth the needs of customers and business- State for Youth Affairs for being the and entrepreneurs. es. Ooredoo is guided by its vision of only private sector company support- Ooredoo launched its volunteer pro- enriching people’s lives and its belief ing volunteerism in Kuwait. that it can stimulate human Ooredoo Kuwait was repre- growth by leveraging communi- sented by the CSR and cations to help people achieve Sponsorship manager Sarah Al- their full potential. Canon simplifies journey for imaging enthusiasts Sharjah’s XPOSURE festival

KUWAIT: Canon Middle East, the leader in imaging products and solutions, showcased its complete workflow of input to output, covering everything right from the process of taking photographs to print- ing them on different materials at XPOSURE, Sharjah’s International Photography Festival from the 12th until the 15th of October. SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is displayed at a A key highlight at the Canon stand was the mobile phone shop in Seoul, South Korea. —AP ‘Projection Experience Zone’ where one of the engagements to attract visitors, was by using conver- gence of two projectors in order to harmonize single US bans Samsung Galaxy animation content. To add the illusion of the content a transparent ‘Mesh screen’ was used aptly for rear projection. Customers visiting this zone, were treated Note 7 phones on planes to a ‘Green Room’ photo shoot against iconic land- marks of Sharjah as a backdrop giving a feel of reality WASHINGTON: Passengers and flight crews will planes. “We recognize that banning these in a virtual world. The visitors also had an opportunity be banned from bringing Samsung Galaxy Note phones from airlines will inconvenience some to ‘spin the wheel’ and win exciting goodies. This 7 smartphones on airline flights under an emer- passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an experience using Canon interactive projectors was a gency order issued Friday by the Department of aircraft must take priority,” said Transportation big hit with the visitors because of the gesture based Transportation in response to reports of the Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We are taking this interactions, standing almost a meter away. phones catching fire. additional step because even one fire incident The event follows the signing earlier this year of an The order, which goes into effect on inflight poses a high risk of severe personal agreement with Sharjah Media Centre to host XPO- Saturday at noon EDT, says the phones may not injury and puts many lives at risk.” SURE, Sharjah’s International Photography Festival. be carried on board or packed in checked bags Samsung said in a statement that it is work- The agreement was inked with Sheikh Sultan bin on flights to and from the United States or with- ing with the department to make customers Ahmed Al Qasimi and Anurag Agrawal, Managing in the country. The phones also can’t be aware of the ban. The company also urged Note Director of Canon Middle East. Through the partner- shipped as air cargo. 7 customers to get a refund or exchange their ship, the parties developed a unified global platform The department initially said that passen- phones by visiting their wireless carrier or retail for upcoming photographers and photojournalists gers attempting to board planes with the store. Samsung has a website at from around the world to meet and share their expe- phones might face fines, but later clarified that http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/ and riences. such passengers will simply not be allowed on a phone number, 1-844-365-6197, for cus- planes. Passengers who try to evade the ban by tomers with questions. The Note 7 isn’t the only Cultural hub packing the phone in their checked luggage gadget to catch fire thanks to lithium-battery “Sharjah is the cultural hub of the UAE and an may be subject to criminal prosecution in addi- problems, which have afflicted everything from event like this complements the heritage and tradi- tion to fines. Packing the phones in checked laptops to Tesla cars to Boeing’s 787 jetliner. At tions while also promoting an environment of creativ- luggage increases the risk of a “catastrophic inci- least three U.S. airlines are adding new fire-sup- ity. Canon has always believed in the philosophy of dent,” the department said. pression equipment to fleets in case a cell- doing and promoting good for the society. With our Passengers who are currently traveling with phone or laptop battery overheats, catches on participation, we wanted to give every photography Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones should contact fire and can’t be extinguished. enthusiast a platform to experience the latest revolu- Samsung or their wireless carrier immediately Rechargeable lithium batteries are more sus- tions in camera and printing technology while also to obtain information about how to return their ceptible to overheating than other types of bat- help them learn and evolve in the art,” said Hendrik phones and arrange for a refund or a replace- teries if they are exposed to high temperatures, Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East ment phone, the department said. are damaged or have manufacturing flaws. and Canon Central and North Africa. Samsung has recalled more than 2.5 million Once overheating starts, it can lead to “thermal Tariq Saeed Allay, Director of Sharjah Media Centre of the smartphones, citing a battery manufac- runaway” in which temperatures continue esca- who are the organizers of the festival said: “XPOSURE turing error. The South Korean company discon- lating to very high levels. Water can extinguish offers many exciting prospects to learn new skills and tinued the product earlier this week, less than the flames, but doesn’t always halt the thermal network with leading professionals and enthusiasts, two months after its August release. The runaway. Flames will often reappear after initial- along with the opportunity to see, handle and try the Consumer Product Safety Commission says ly being quenched. latest photographic products. We are excited to part- Image Press series. Some of the printers showcased Verbrugghe further added: “Today, a new genera- there have been nearly 100 reports of batteries Lithium batteries are ubiquitous in con- ner with Canon and pioneer this new concept to pro- included imagePROGRAF PRO-1000, PRO-2000 and tion of photographers share their work through print, in Note 7 phones overheating in the US one fire sumer electronic devices. Manufacturers like mote and develop the art.” PRO-4000S which is designed for art schools, graphic social media, streaming video, mobile devices, PCs erupted on a Southwest Airlines flight earlier them because they weigh less and pack consid- At the Canon booth, visitors for the first time, got artists, designers and professional photographers, and TV. As photographers everywhere become more this month. In another case, a family in St. erably more energy into the same space than to be up, close and personal with the most sought- giving the very best photographic in print quality in comfortable, creative and adept with this rapidly Petersburg, Florida, reported a Galaxy Note 7 other types of batteries. after 5D Mark IV and experience features such as In- reliable time. Along with the world’s fastest wide for- evolving form of Hybrid Photography, and Canon phone left charging in their Jeep caught fire, Earlier this year, the International Civil Built Fame grab, Dual Pixel AF function in video from mat color printer OcÈ ColorWave 910, Canon also cameras lead the way in terms of in-camera creativity destroying the vehicle. Aviation Organization, a UN agency that sets the 5D legacy. While Canon showcased the strength demonstrated its highly comprehensive range of tools and 4K Ultra HD Video capture with simple global aviation safety standards, banned bulk of the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DSR in the fashion photog- Wide Format Printers which includes the Arizona workflow to help everyone shoot and share amazing Warning shipments of rechargeable lithium-ion batter- raphy with live-photo shoots, the fastest DSLR in the 460GT UV-Flatbed that produces near-photographic photos and videos. The Federal Aviation Administration had ies as cargo on passenger planes until better world, EOS 1Dx MKII was highlighted in the Studio image quality for printing on rigid or flexible media, Canon Middle East, a subsidiary of Canon Europe, previously warned passengers not to pack the packaging can be developed to prevent a fire Lighting photography workflow. OcÈ ColorWave 700 and the powerful is the operational headquarters for Canon in the phones in their checked bags and to power from spreading and potentially destroying the Canon also showcased 16 best photos by top pho- imagePROGRAF range that includes iPF6400s, Middle East and North Africa and is based in Dubai, them off and not charge them while on board plane. —AP tographers in the region in the field of street photog- iPF6450, iPF8400, iPF8400SE and iPF9400s. UAE. raphy, portraiture, wildlife and fashion. These images Canon also went a step ahead and teamed with Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making were auctioned to the public and the proceeds of ace Sharjah-based photographer Abdullah Al Qaish the best quality camera available to customers, which will go to charity. to create an exclusive Sharjah City Guide, replete with Canon’s tireless passion for the Power of Image has Some Samsung fans Sharjah’s beautiful but unexplored locations and first- since extended its technology into many other mar- Flexible media hand photography tips. “In every city, there is a place kets and has established it as a world leader in both want to keep Note 7 From a printing perspective, visitors also experi- that sets its heartbeat and defines the pulse of the consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solu- enced the input to output journey of taking photos city, reflecting its history, echoing its ethos and mir- tions comprise products, ranging from digital com- SAN FRANCISCO/SEOUL: San Francisco Bay had hoped the Note 7 would enjoy a similar and getting it printed on different materials such as roring its spirit. Canon aims to find such places across pact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and Area risk consultant Gil Oliva is willing to risk that appeal. Wall Street expects iPhone maker Apple wood, metal aluminum using different printers start- Sharjah and we are bringing them out in the public portable X-ray machines, to multi-function and pro- his Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone might Inc to benefit from Samsung’s recall, along with ing from Water based with the new PRO series, the space in the form of a ‘Sharjah City Guide,” said duction printers, all supported by a range of value catch fire, shrugging off a global recall that has makers of other phones running Android. Still, new UV ink Arizona Flatbed, and the Toner based Abdullah Al Qaish. added services. damaged the South Korean manufacturer’s repu- Verizon Communications Inc spokeswoman Kelly tation and raised questions about its future. The Crummey said many Note 7 customers are Computer glitch delays United Airlines flights stylish Note 7, which boasts a curved screen, an exchanging the recalled devices for other iris scanner and a pen accessory, was well-regard- Samsung phones. ed until some began catching fire. Oliva likened it Josh Dickey, entertainment editor at technol- PARIS: Thousands of passengers were “On the plane for more than an hour, away lems that have tested airlines’ reliance on to Ferrari sports cars, which also were recalled ogy news site Mashable, said in an op-ed on delayed worldwide after a computer glitch from the gate and no communication. What’s aging technology. over fire issues in 2010. “I’ve got the Ferrari. And Wednesday he would keep his phone, calculat- temporarily halted departures at United happening?,” one passenger tweeted. In Paris, This has prompted some experts to ques- yes, Ferraris catch on fire sometimes,” said Oliva, ing a human was twice as likely to be struck by Airlines, the latest in a series of outages to passengers complained as check-in lines grew tion whether the airline industry has invested 32, of Oakland, California. The 5.7-inch Note 7 had lightning as a Note 7 was to catch fire. Fewer than affect rival companies in the industry. United for a flight to New York, a Reuters reporter enough in technology infrastructure, given been expected to accelerate Samsung 100 burning phones have been reported. Many said on Twitter that an issue with its weight said on Friday morning. new profits from baggage and cancellation Electronics Co’s mobile-sales momentum. Then, other customers around the world had the same reporting system delayed flights starting As of 5 PM EDT (21:00 GMT), United had fees. On June 2, 2015 software needed to dis- Samsung announced a global recall of 2.5 million reaction. “The problem is there is no other phone Thursday, and it resolved the problem by 3 cancelled 11 flights and delayed 216, or 9 per- patch United’s flight plan briefly lost function- Note 7s in early September. The company said that I like,” said Jo Hyang-won, a 32-year-old AM EDT (07 GMT) on Friday. The No 3 US air- cent of its operation, according to flight track- ality. In July 2015, the same airline’s flights this week it would permanently stop production office worker in South Korea. line by passenger traffic is working to deter- ing website FlightAware.com. The large size of were disrupted after a computer problem and sales. It urged users to power down and Samsung expects the Note 7 failure to dent mine the cause, its spokesman said Friday. global airlines and their need to automate blocked access to reservations records. offered to exchange devices for other models profits by about $5.3 billion. It blamed faulty bat- Weight and balance systems calculate a systems to be reliable mean recovering from This August, Delta Air Lines Inc cancelled globally. teries for the original problem but has not plane’s centre of gravity and if it is carrying no glitches will almost always take some time, thousands of flights and delayed many oth- As the company works to contain damage guessed at what caused replacement phones to more than it can handle to fly. On Friday, despite investment and redundancies, said ers after a power outage hit its computer and stop the recall from tainting the entire brand, overheat. Sidrah Ahmad in Singapore said safety delays often lasted 10 to 20 minutes due to Bob Edwards, United’s former chief informa- systems. And in September, a system-wide some fans say they are not worried. The large- considerations mean eventually giving up the United’s crew having to handle some tasks tion officer until 2014. computer problem at British Airways caused screen, $882 phone employs a similar design to Note 7. “I am trying to ignore the voices in my manually, the spokesman said. But some pas- This is the third computer glitch recently to significant delays. After the previous inci- Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S7, the best-selling head saying I should stop. But I think I’ll have to sengers reported they had to wait aboard hit United’s owner United Continental dents, United said it had invested in backup Android phone in the first half of 2016. Samsung stop soon.” —Reuters planes or inside terminals for several hours. Holdings Inc and the latest in a series of prob- plans. —Reuters SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE Pot for kids? Official warns of loophole in referendum PORTLAND: Supporters of a referen- marijuana. We’re asking, was it purpose- That means there would be no penalties expecting nor can explain,” Anderson sway referendum supporters or voters dum to legalize marijuana for recre- ful, or was it just gross negligence?” he for children who consume or smoke said. “We’re encouraging folks to read who’re undecided. A spokesman for ational use have touted the proposal as said. “If it’s gross negligence, I’m not marijuana, she said. the voter guide.” Mills said the attorney general was not applying only to adults 21 and older, but sure I want those people writing drug Maine Gov Paul LePage, who previ- available for comment Friday. Timothy it could actually legalize marijuana for policy.” Pro-marijuana forces hope Pot snacks ously admitted trying marijuana when Feeley said Mills is concerned that noth- everyone - even children, Maine Maine and Massachusetts will become Scott Anderson, an attorney who rep- he was younger, took to social media ing in the bill makes it unlawful for a Attorney General Janet Mills warned. the first two states in New England - resents the pro-legalization Campaign with a statement denouncing the refer- child to possess marijuana, and that The interpretation by the state’s top and the East Coast - to legalize pot for to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, dis- endum. LePage warned that passage of there are no penalties for those younger prosecutor, a Democrat, provided a late more than medical use when voters agrees with the attorney general’s inter- the proposal could lead to more high- than 21. gift to marijuana opponents and put ref- cast ballots on Nov. 8. pretation and is encouraging voters to way fatalities, and he said the active Lori Libbey, a registered nurse who erendum supporters on the defensive. In Maine, referendum supporters say read the text of the proposal ahead of ingredient in pot could harm children works with a group that provides pedi- Scott Gagnon, who directs anti-legaliza- the language in the proposal clearly the vote. The referendum language says and pets. “Pot snacks, like cookies, can- atric cannabis for kids with seizure disor- tion group Smart Approach to states that it would legalize marijuana approval would allow “a person 21 years dy, gummy bears and soda, children ders, said she doubts Mills’ opinion Marijuana, said the organization will only for those 21 and older, but Mills of age or older to use, possess or trans- can’t tell” if there’s marijuana in them, he would sway voters who’re waffling. But have new TV and radio ads next week came to a different conclusion. Mills said port marijuana accessories and up to said. A recent poll commissioned for the she said it’ll solidify the thinking of playing up Mills’ concerns about kids the referendum removes existing legal 21/2 ounces of prepared marijuana.” Portland Press Herald indicated 53 per- those who oppose the proposal. “This is and pot. language that makes possession of Anderson questioned why Mills didn’t cent of respondents supported the ref- the kind of information that allows them “There would be nothing in Maine to small amounts of marijuana a civil raise her concerns sooner. “This is a very erendum, while 38 percent opposed it. to say, ‘See, I knew this was a bad idea,” prevent a young person from having infraction for both adults and children. last-minute change that we were neither It’s unclear whether Mills’ comments will she said. —AP Global deal reached to limit powerful greenhouse gases ‘It’s a very historic moment’ KIGALI: Nearly 200 nations have reached a deal, Pakistan and some Gulf states pushed for and statement. Experts said they hope that market announced yesterday morning after all-night secured a later start in 2028, saying their forces will help speed up the limits agreed to in negotiations, to limit the use of greenhouse gas- economies need more time to grow. That’s three the deal. HFCs were introduced in the 1980s as a es far more powerful than carbon dioxide in a years earlier than India, the world’s third-worst substitute for ozone-depleting gases. But their major effort to fight climate change. The talks on polluter, had first proposed. “It’s a very historic danger has grown as air conditioner and refrig- hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, were called the moment, and we are all very delighted that we erator sales have soared in emerging economies first test of global will since the historic Paris have come to this point where we can reach a like China and India. HFCs are also found in Agreement to cut carbon emissions was reached consensus and agree to most of the issues that inhalers and insulating foams. last year. HFCs are described as the world’s were on the table,” said India’s chief delegate, fastest-growing climate pollutant and are used Ajay Narayan Jha. ‘Good for all nations’ in air conditioners and refrigerators. Experts say Environmental groups had hoped that the cutting them is the fastest way to reduce global deal could reduce global warming by a half- Major economies have debated how quickly to phase out HFCs. The United States, whose delegation was led by Secretary of State John Kerry, and Western countries want quick action. WASHINGTON: A sign supporting Medicare is seen on Capitol Hill. — AP Nations such as India want to give their indus- tries more time to adjust. “Thank God we got to Medicare unveils drastic this agreement that is good for all nations, that takes into consideration all regional and nation- al issues,” said Taha Mohamed Zatari, the head overhaul of doctors’ pay of Saudi Arabia’s negotiating team. Small island states and many African coun- WASHINGTON: Changing the way it does ing to accept financial risk and reward for tries had pushed for early timeframes, saying business, Medicare on Friday unveiled a far- performance, reporting quality measures they face the biggest threat from climate reaching overhaul of how it pays doctors to the government, and using electronic change. “It may not be entirely what the islands and other clinicians. The goal is to reward medical records. Medicare said some wanted, but it is a good deal,” Mattlan Zackhras, quality, penalize poor performance, and 70,000 to 120,000 clinicians are initially the minister-in-assistance to the president of avoid paying piecemeal for services. expected to take that more challenging the Marshall Islands, said in a statement. “We all Whether it succeeds or fails, it’s one of the path. Officials are hoping the number will know we must go further, and we will go fur- biggest changes in Medicare’s 50-year his- quickly grow. ther.” The UN says the next meeting in 2017 will tory. The complex regulation is nearly 2,400 Second track determine how much of the billions of dollars pages long and will take years to fully Most clinical practitioners - an estimated needed to finance the reduction of HFCs will be implement. It’s meant to carry out biparti- 590,000 to 640,000 - will be in a second provided by countries. san legislation passed by Congress and track called the Merit-Based Incentive HFCs are less plentiful than carbon dioxide, signed by President Barack Obama last year. Payment System. It features more modest but Kerry said last month that they currently The concept of paying for quality has financial risks and rewards, and accounta- emit as much pollution as 300 coal-fired power broad support, but the details have been a bility for quality, efficiency, use of electron- plants each year. That amount will rise signifi- concern for some clinicians, who worry that ic medical records, and self-improvement. cantly over the coming decades as air condi- the new system will force small practices Finally, about 380,000 clinicians are expect- tioning units and refrigerators reach hundreds and old-fashioned solo doctors to join big ed to be exempt from the new systems of millions of new people. HFCs don’t harm the groups. Patients may soon start hearing because they don’t see enough Medicare ozone layer like chlorofluorocarbons and similar about the changes from their physicians, patients, or their billings do not reach a giv- gases that were eliminated under the 1987 but it’s still too early to discern the impacts. en threshold. “Half of the physician prac- Montreal Protocol. The entire world ratified that The Obama administration sought to calm tices under 10 (doctors) will not be report- agreement, helping to repair holes in the ozone concerns Friday. “Transforming something ing at all,” said Slavitt. Initially more doctors that helps shield the planet from the harmful of this size is something we have focused would have been covered. rays of the sun. The aim of this meeting was to on with great care,” said Andy Slavitt, head Advocates say the new system will KIGALI: Secretary of State John Kerry, center-left at podium, delivers a speech to the 28th Meeting attach an amendment to that treaty dealing of the federal Centers for Medicare and improve quality and help check costs. But of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. —AP specifically with HFCs. Medicaid Services. critics say complicated requirements could “This is about much more than the ozone prove overwhelming. The administration warming. President Barack Obama, in a state- degree Celsius by the end of this century. This layer and HFCs. It is a clear statement by all More pathways says some doctors will be pleasantly sur- ment yesterday, called the new deal “an ambi- agreement gets about 90 percent of the way world leaders that the green transformation Officials said they considered more than prised to find out that reporting require- tious and far-reaching solution to this looming there, said Durwood Zaelke, president of the started in Paris is irreversible and unstoppable,” 4,000 formal comments and held meetings ments have been streamlined to make crisis.” The agreement, unlike the broader Paris Institute for Governance and Sustainable Erik Solheim, executive director of the UN around the country attended by more than them easier to meet. With 57 million elderly one, is legally binding. It caps and reduces the Development. Zaelke’s group said this is the Environment Program, said in a statement. 100,000 people before issuing the final rule. and disabled beneficiaries, Medicare is the use of HFCs in a gradual process beginning by “largest temperature reduction ever achieved by Environmental groups were already turning It eases some timelines the administration government’s premier health insurance 2019 with action by developed countries includ- a single agreement.” The new agreement is attention yesterday to other greenhouse gases initially proposed, and gives doctors more program. The Obama administration has ing the United States, the world’s second-worst “equal to stopping the entire world’s fossil-fuel like carbon dioxide. “Acting on HFCs does not pathways for complying. The American also been working to overhaul payment for polluter. More than 100 developing countries, CO2 emissions for more than two years,” David exempt us from acting on CO2 or other impor- Medical Association said its first look sug- hospitals and private insurance plans that including China, the world’s top carbon emitter, Doniger, climate and clean air program director tant greenhouse gases like methane. We emit gests that the administration “has been serve Medicare beneficiaries. The unifying will start taking action by 2024, when HFC con- with the Natural Resources Defense Council, said considerably more carbon, and it lingers in the responsive” to many concerns that doctors theme is rewarding quality over volume. sumption levels should peak. in a statement. atmosphere for more than 500 years,” Carol raised. While some quality improvements have It is estimated that the agreement will cut the Werner, executive director of the In Congress, staffers were poring over already been noted, it’s likely to take years Issues on the table global levels of HFCs by 80 to 85 percent by Environmental and Energy Study Institute, said the details. Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., who wor- to see if the new approaches can lead to A small group of countries including India, 2047, the World Resources Institute said in a in a statement. — AP ries that Medicare’s new direction could major savings that help keep Medicare sus- damage the doctor-patient relationship, tainable. John Feore of the consulting firm said he’s going to give the regulation “care- Avalare Health said it appears many doc- ful scrutiny.” Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, tors are still unaware of the magnitude of chairman of a panel that oversees the changes ahead. “MACRA is a huge Big picture: What the global Medicare, called it an “important step for- change in how physicians are paid, and ward,” but said the administration needs to there is a wide spectrum on whether they keep listening to concerns. are ready,” said Feore. “By providing some climate agreement means MACRA, the Medicare Access and CHIP options and a transition over a year or two, Reauthorization Act, creates two new pay- the (administration’s) intent is to allow JOHANNESBURG: Experts say cutting hydroflu- Agreement on climate change, which was mental groups said a deal had taken shape, but ment systems, or tracks, for clinicians. It them to get comfortable.” orocarbons, or HFCs, is the fastest way to reduce reached last year. The US, with Secretary of State it took hours for countries to haggle every piece affects more than 600,000 doctors, nurse Medicare also launched a new website global warming. The United States, the world’s John Kerry leading the delegation, was among into place. The new agreement caps and reduces practitioners, physician assistants and ther- with interactive features aimed at educat- second-worst polluter, is among the countries the countries pushing for action within the next the use of HFCs in a gradual process. It begins by apists, a majority of clinicians billing ing doctors about the changes. Medicare’s that want to quickly phase out the use of HFCs, five years. China, the world’s top polluter, was 2019 with action by developed countries includ- Medicare. Medical practices must decide previous congressionally mandated system and now it is bound to take the earliest action, among the countries aiming at the middle of the ing the United States. More than 100 developing next year what track they will take. for paying doctors proved unworkable. It starting by 2019. Here’s a look at what it all next decade. India, the world’s third-worst pol- countries, including China, will start taking Starting in 2019, clinicians can earn called for automatic cuts when spending means. luter, preferred as late as 2031, saying it needed action by 2024, when their HFC consumption higher reimbursements if they learn new surpassed certain levels, and lawmakers time for its economy to grow. levels should peak and start heading down. A ways of doing business, joining a leading- routinely waived those reductions. MACRA HOW WE GOT HERE: THE OZONE LAYER small group of countries including India, edge track that’s called Alternative was intended by lawmakers as a new In 1987, countries alarmed by the discovery A SLEEPLESS NIGHT AND A DEAL Pakistan and some Gulf states secured a later Payment Models. That involves being will- beginning. — AP of a huge hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica Not long after midnight Saturday, environ- start in 2028. — AP signed a treaty known as the Montreal Protocol to eventually end the use of chlorofluorocar- Contaminated machines linked bons, which at the time were used in refrigera- tors and aerosols such as hair spray. HFCs were to heart surgery infections introduced to replace them, and scientists real- NEW YORK: Health officials are warning Pennsylvania, Iowa and Michigan. Officials ized only later that while they don’t harm the that small outbreaks of infections spread think the Stockert 3T machines, made by ozone layer, they have a strong effect on global by contaminated operating room machin- London-based LivaNova, are used in rough- warming. Their ability to trap the heat radiating ery during open-heart surgery could be ly half of the 250,000 cardiopulmonary off the Earth is hundreds or thousands of times more widespread than first thought. The bypass operations performed in the US more potent than that of carbon dioxide. HFCs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention each year. which are used in air conditioners, refrigerators alerted doctors and hospitals on Thursday. They don’t think infection occurred in and insulating foams, have become the latest The contamination has been tied to 28 everyone who had a surgery in which that target as the world tries to reduce global warm- cases in the US, including at least four who machine was used. The CDC estimates that ing. They have been called the world’s fastest- died - though it’s not certain that the bac- in hospitals where at least one infection growing climate pollutants, though less plentiful terial infection caused those deaths. But has been identified, the risk of a patient than carbon dioxide, as more people in develop- officials think hundreds or thousands of getting an infection from the bacteria was ing countries buy appliances. other patients could also have been infect- somewhere between 1 in 100 and 1 in ed. The outbreaks have been tracked to 1,000. There seems to be a higher risk for WHO WANTED WHAT, AND WHEN certain heater-cooler devices, which are patients who had valves or other products The UN Environment Program has said that used to keep patients’ hearts cold and bod- implanted, health officials said. reducing HFCs under an extension of the ies warm during some heart operations. Twenty-one Pennsylvania cases were Montreal Protocol could reduce global warming The manufacturer of the devices identified reported by three hospitals - Wellspan York by a half-degree Celsius by the end of this centu- the contamination in its factory in Germany Hospital, Penn State Hershey Hospital and ry. Environmental groups came into the global in 2014 and reportedly cleaned it up. But Penn Presbyterian in Philadelphia. Five cas- meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, saying the step was BAGHDAD: In this Thursday, July 30, 2015 file photo, air conditioners and power generators bacteria traced to the machines were es were reported in Iowa, by the University essential to meeting the goals of the Paris are displayed on a street. — AP linked to clusters of illnesses in Switzerland, of Iowa and Mercy Medical Center. — AP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE In drought, LA grapples with water-guzzling rich

LOS ANGELES: Their California Shame or diplomacy? banned a number of actions, so small compared to gas or power mansions, lush with green lawns Marty Adams, a top executive including running water into the or phone bills... they have no sense and vegetation, guzzle as much at the Los Angeles Department of street and washing a car with a gar- they are using too much,” he said. water as 90 homes-but the astro- Water and Power (DWP) said that den hose. For around two years, a The DWP has taken a diplomatic nomical bills are a drop in the buck- water shaming draws attention “water police” has been patrolling approach, and sent letters to the et for them. After years of searing “but there’s no proof it works better Los Angeles but its handful of top guzzlers. The mega-users, once drought in the state, authorities than anything else.” “Shaming is agents hand out relatively symbolic contacted, generally have been and activists are scrambling to find not really the most direct way to fines of around $100. The DWP receptive. According to Reveal, the ways to get the ultra-rich to turn off reduce water use,” said Stephanie recently beefed up its arsenal former head of Warner Bros, Robert their sprinklers and get on board Pincetl, professor of environmental against big water-guzzlers, which is Daly, says he has cut water on his with conservation efforts. Some, policy at the University of expected to take effect this month, estate by 35 percent since 2014 and like the news site Reveal, go for the California, Los Angeles. She prefers Adams told AFP. replaced lawns with artificial turf sledgehammer: expose the identity higher bills, fines and shutting off and pebbles. of the residential “mega-users” and the water. Bills ‘so small’ Adams said that rich, poor and how much water they are using- While there are no limits on how Despite the drought, water everyone in between needs to ”drought-shaming”-to push them, much water can be used as long as remains fairly cheap. But a fourth make an effort. Angelenos overall A group of young sea lions are let out of pet carriers before release into their natural and people like them, to act. an individual pays for it, California category of billing has just been have cut back water usage by habitat, in the coastal waters of the Palomino Islands. — AP A year ago, Reveal reported that Governor Jerry Brown, who created for the big consumers. about 20 percent since 2013, he 100 residential water customers in declared a state of emergency in Those water customers will have to said. The stubborn pockets of the luxury neighborhoods of Los 2014 due to the drought, has be audited and could face fines drought remain a critical problem Environmentalists free Angeles, like Bel Air and Beverly ordered urban water consumption starting at $1,000. For repeated vio- in the huge state of California. The Hills, were consuming millions of to be reduced by 25 percent. lations over a long period of time, southern region is growing increas- nine orphaned sea lions gallons of water a year. One of the The state has publicly rated the fines could reach $40,000. ingly dependent on buying water, exclusive properties, according to municipalities on their compliance Adams said the ultra-rich usually do especially from the Colorado River, OFF THE COAST OF CALLAO, Peru: Nine crowded with others of their species. Carlos the Center for Investigative with the conservation program. The not waste water knowingly. whose lower levels are blamed in orphaned sea lions have a new home in Yaipen heads the Organization for Research Reporting site, used 11.8 million sprawling city of Los Angeles has “For a lot of them, water bills are part on climate change. — AFP Peru. A Peruvian environmental organiza- and Conservation of Aquatic Animals that gallons (45 million liters) of water in tion nursed the nine to health and returned cared for the nine for several months and one year, “enough for 90 house- them to the sea on Friday at the Palomino freed them. He says the animals lost their holds.” Reveal dubbed that house- Islands, a few miles off the coast of Callao, mothers off the coast. He says the sea hold the “Wet Prince of Bel Air.” the country’s main port. The sea lions slid lions’ environment is being harmed by Authorities have refused to identify out of their dog-type pet carriers and dove overfishing, making the animals more vul- the big water-wasters, so Reveal over the side of the boat near a small island nerable. — AP turned its sights on satellite images and other clues to unmask them. Last month Reveal identified Did a cosmic crash heat up what it said were seven “likely cul- prits,” presumably including the “Wet Prince of Bel Air.” Among them Earth 56 million years ago? were a former television network WASHINGTON: Researchers have found cores from two spots in New Jersey and one chief, an investment banker, a film evidence that a comet or space rock off Florida from 56 million years ago, look- producer and an heir of a retail smashed into Earth 56 million years ago, ing for a certain small fossils, when they giant’s fortune. The authorities have perhaps setting off a massive warming that kept seeing tiny glass and crystal objects. their own “shaming” site- began around that time. It’s a suggestion They are about .004 inches long (100 www.savewater.ca.gov-that that is causing much debate among scien- microns), sometimes in spheres and some- encourages individuals to report tists, many of whom question the link. times in teardrops. They all showed signs of when they see water being wasted, Researchers study the mysterious ancient having the unique chemical signature of whether its watering on the wrong warming to better understand current man- quartz that was shocked by a super-hot day or at the wrong time, such as made climate change and Earth’s future. event. under a hot sun or washing down About 56 million years ago Earth It’s the tell-tale signature of debris from a sidewalks. Social media’s finger- warmed by about 9 to 14 degrees (5 to 8 comet or asteroid vaporizing just as hits pointing hashtag, #droughtsham- degrees Celsius) and then returned to nor- Earth, Schaller said. And they come from ing, has been aimed at celebrities mal, all in about 100,000 years. This helped the exact same time period as sediment like reality television stars Kylie lead to some extinctions and the rise of cores of the massive warming - known as Jenner and Kim Kardashian, singers mammals. Theories about the cause have the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum Kanye West and Barbra Streisand, pointed to increased carbon in the atmos- or PETM. Schaller said so far his team hasn’t comedian Amy Poehler and actor BIRMINGHAM: Lake Purdy, which has receded several feet due to drought, leaves dry, cracked ground phere from many erupting volcanoes; a found where the crater would be, or even Tom Selleck. where lake water used to be. — AP Greenland volcano that cooked a huge coal how big an object it was or what kind of deposit; and sudden methane releases from crater it would have caused. underwater. But a new study in the journal Somehow the cosmic collision was Science suggests a link to a cosmic crash. strong enough to throw lots of carbon in Galaxy count may now top At the same time Earth started getting the atmosphere, Schaller said. And scien- hotter, it seems to have been hit by a space tists know that carbon dioxide and object that sent debris flying around North methane act as heat-trapping blankets, said 2 trillion across universe America and maybe around the world, Mark Boslough, a physicist at Sandia according to an examination of soil cores in National Lab who studies both asteroid col- CAPE CANAVERAL: Thought the universe was crowded with 100 New Jersey and Florida. The scientists didn’t lisions and climate change but wasn’t part billion to 200 billion galaxies? Try 1 trillion or even 2 trillion galaxies find the space rock or comet or a crater; of the study. Several scientists said the and more. That’s the latest census, reported Thursday. An astro- instead, they found what they said were study is off base, while quite a few others physics professor at the University of Nottingham in England led nearby rocks super-heated by the crash. praised it. the international team that came up with the mind-boggling esti- Study lead author Morgan Schaller, an Earth Bruce Simonson at Oberlin University mate of 2 trillion galaxies in the universe. Professor Christopher sciences professor at Renssalaer Polytechnic called study “new and exciting” with Conselice said that represents a minimum tenfold increase. In a Institute, isn’t quite saying the crash caused Schaller making a strong case that the phone interview, Conselice said he was surprised by the results. He the massive carbon jump and the warming, spheres and teardrops are from an impact anticipated two or three times more galaxies, perhaps, but “10 is but it’s awfully suspicious timing, he said. that hadn’t been known before. But four quite high” and it could prove to be even greater. “We’re saying this is really a remarkable other experts said there was no way that a The scientists based their galaxy head count on deep-space coincidence,” Schaller said. “We need to look crash like this could be responsible for the surveys already conducted by the Hubble Space Telescope and into this much more closely.” carbon in the air and the heating that fol- ground observatories. They turned the images into 3-D and used lowed. They said other work contradicts new mathematical models for the update. “It boggles the mind ‘Ground zero’ Schaller’s findings. Carbon could not have that over 90 percent of the galaxies in the universe have yet to be However, study co-author Dennis Kent, a gotten in the air as rapidly as needed under studied,” Conselice said in a statement. “Who knows what interest- professor of at geological sciences at the Schaller scenario and the amount of ing properties we will find when we discover these galaxies with Rutgers University and Columbia University, carbon released into the air from a crash is future generations of telescopes?” Even scientists have trouble wrote in an email that there could be, “not even a small fraction” of the huge This image made available by NASA, ESA/Hubble on Thursday, Oct 13, 2016 wrapping their minds around such huge numbers. According to somewhere, an impact crater that he called amount needed to trigger warming, said shows a portion of the southern field of the Great Observatories Origins Conselice, 2 trillion is roughly equivalent to the number of seconds the “ground zero” of the warming event. James Zachos at University of California, Deep Survey to recalculate the total number of galaxies in the observable in 1,000 average lifetimes. The findings are being reported in Schaller’s team was looking at sediment Santa Cruz. — AP universe. —AP Astrophysical Journal. — AP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

Al-Qattan Exhibition for children arts underway

resident of Lolwa Publishing House dren formative arts, at the formative arts gift, talent and creativity, and that artists beings as much as water and food,” she stereotypical patterns to enhance inter- Sheikha Intisar Salem al-Ali Al- gallery in Abdullah Al-Salem. use this combination to express inner said, noting that art was the best ambas- cultural understanding. Sabah recently inaugurated the Commenting on the exhibition, Sheikha feelings and conflicts. “Some scientists sador among various cultures, adding —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat 10thP Khalifa Al-Qattan Exhibition for chil- Intisar said that art is a combination of stressed that art is a necessity for human that it could go beyond languages and

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US Educational Group organizes ‘Middle East Fall 2016’

S Educational Group in cooperation ized recently ‘Middle East Fall 2016’, an attended mostly by senior high school stu- grams and requirements needed for uni- answer queries about visas and best place with the Amideast and the US exhibition of US universities, in Kuwait City. dents from various schools in Kuwait. versity admission. US Embassy personnel to consider whilst in the United States. UEmbassy in Kuwait proudly organ- The event was held at Marina Hotel, and Admission officers showcased schools’ pro- and Amideast officers were also present to — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

KFC Kuwait achieves Sheraton Hotels and Resorts announces opening of highest records for Sheraton Oman following extensive renovations global food quality heraton Hotels and Resorts announced the reopening Sheraton Oman features 230 modern and spacious Seafood Night and Asado South American Steakhouse - standards in Middle East of Sheraton Oman following a transformative renova- rooms, including 27 suites with panoramic views of the Al- serving the finest steaks and grills expertly paired with an tion of its guestrooms, public spaces and food and Hajar mountain range. Showcasing interiors with distinctive international selection of beverages. The hotel will also fea- FC, the world-famous name in chicken has had Sbeverage offerings. Owned by Al-Hashar Hotels LLC, under touches of Omani culture, all rooms are outfitted with the ture Paired, Sheraton’s food and beverage program com- its high standards of food quality and cleanli- the umbrella of Al-Hashar Group, and in association with Sheraton brand’s signature amenities and services, includ- prised of artisanal small plates and elevated bar snacks, ness certified in Kuwait, through a series of Twenty14 Holdings, the 230-room hotel has been a land- ing the Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience. The renova- served alongside suggested premium and local refresh- strictK and on-going auditing processes. In 2015, KFC mark in Muscat for over three decades ensuring guests can tion features the addition of 38 Sheraton Club rooms, which ments. passed a total of 980 QA Audits in Kuwait and for experience more in the heart of the city. offer exclusive access to the Sheraton(r) Club lounge with Sheraton Oman is poised to offer its guests an elevated 2016 running up to September it has passed 781, Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Al-Muhannad Al- complimentary wifi, daily breakfast and a premium selec- modern experience nestled in its original location at the top received from both the internal KFC audit team and a Hashar said, “Sheraton Oman, the tallest building in the tion of beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Sheraton Oman also of Ruwi - the financial and business hub of Muscat. An ideal number of authorized external auditing companies. country, has played a key role in shaping the hospitality sec- features Al Deyafa, a lounge dedicated for guests with early setting to experience Muscat, Sheraton Oman is half an KFC takes great care to adopt quality measures tor in Oman since it first started business in 1985. The hotel check-in’s and late check-outs - the only hotel in the country hour away from Muscat International Airport and offers across all of its processes, particularly as it pinpoints interior has been completely redesigned, leaving the exteri- to offer such a facility. easy access to the Old Town, the Muttrah Souk, the Fish or shell as it is. With this magnificent transformation, the The hotel also features a range of leisure facilities such as Market and the National Museum of Oman. all practices, ranging from storage products and hotel is well positioned not only to be a leader in the sector the state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness and Spa with “The renovation of Sheraton Oman reflects the brand’s methods of operation handled and prepared in the but also to support the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism in Technogym equipment, with a separate gym for ladies. approach to an elevated and customized design and fur- cooking process, for both in-store serving within any promoting the country’s tourism potential at the interna- Facilities include an outdoor and indoor pool with an option ther reinforces Sheraton as a trusted voice in global travel,” Kuwait branches and home deliveries. The company tional level. Significantly, with the Sultanate all poised for a for resistance swimming, two jacuzzis and exclusive access said Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, takes into account the highest food quality standards long-term, major growth in the MICE segment, Sheraton for ladies every morning from Monday to Thursday from Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “Marriott when it comes to cleanliness and precision, in order Oman’s enhanced conferencing facilities are sure to add 9am to 12pm. The expansive spa features four treatment International remains committed to setting new hospitality to make the highest quality products within the great value to the future of tourism.” rooms, with one room exclusively for men and one for benchmarks in Oman and being a part of the country’s required timeframe. M A Yusuffali, Chairman, Lulu Group International in his women. Fitness aficionados can look forward to a Kinesis development. With a strong presence in the sultanate The company launched a Restaurant Operation address stated, “We are delighted to partner with Al Hashar Studio for Zumba and other movement classes. across three hotels, we are also on track to double our port- Compliance Check (ROCC) in June 2016, which was Group in re-launching this iconic and landmark property in For business travellers, the hotel offers nine meeting folio in the country with four new properties and over 1,000 adopted in audits for the development of approved Muscat, one of the most vibrant cities of the region. rooms, two boardrooms and the Oman Ballroom which is rooms set to open in the next five years.” QSR measurement tools, to focus on food safety and Sultanate has always been and will be a vibrant country for designed to pay tribute to the splendor and generosity of With more than 30 years of hospitality experience, standards for the product and the local market. tourism and MICE and I am sure, the re-opening of Sheraton Omani hospitality. With a capacity to host large events of Thomas van Opstal will lead the team at Sheraton Oman as Muscat will give further boost this sector.” over 1,000 guests and smaller intimate gatherings as well, General Manager, after previously holding successful The inspection and internal audit processes “The Sheraton Oman is one of the most iconic hotels in Sheraton Oman is the perfect choice for both private cele- General Manager positions at Sheraton properties in Doha, employed use a number of measuring instruments, Oman and it gives us great pleasure to open the property to brations and business functions. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Singapore, Riyadh and Karachi. most notably the CER tool for the review of excel- travelers and members of the local community. We are Since its opening in 1985, Sheraton Oman has had a his- “Sheraton Oman has been an integral part of the Omani lence, which is based on the follow-up, monitoring delighted to further strengthen our portfolio in the region tory of bringing people together in the heart of Muscat with hospitality landscape for more than three decades,” said and measurement of five major attributes, namely: with this new landmark property and firmly believe that the its imaginative and innovative range of dining experiences. Thomas van Opstal, General Manager. “We are delighted to cleanliness, hospitality, accuracy, maintenance, and new look and feel will provide guests the most unique, gen- Restoring the tradition of refined gastronomy, the hotel reopen our doors and welcome our guests back to enjoy finally the product’s quality and speed of service uine and world-class hospitality experience,” said Adeeb opens with Courtyard - the hotel’s all-day dining venue our hospitality and world-class service in a fresh innovative when dealing with customers. Company sources con- Ahamed, Managing Director, Twenty14 Holdings. where guests can look forward to a return of the classic ambience.” firm that last year, 2015, saw 217 CER Evaluations for the company’s branches in Kuwait and 60 CER evalua- tions in Q1 2016. Parent company Yum has carried out these audits ‘Nothing But The Best’ for PSA rising soccer stars in the internal market through FSCC globally who have been accredited to carry out checks and con- ver 500 players aged from 3 to 19 years from the Premier training equipment provided by sponsors Sports Direct, players coaching available in Kuwait, living up to the Everton motto of trols on food safety, taking into account the healthy Sports Academy Everton FC have begun their training at the PSA Everton have access to the very best facilities and ‘Nothing But The Best!’ serving of food to customers. program for the new 2016-17 season with exciting times ahead.O The PSA Community Sports Program is sponsored by Kuwait has scored the best results in the Middle Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company and pro- East, amounting to 95% of global standards in per- vides coaching courses in football and basketball for all age formance, which saw 118 YUM FSCC audits carried groups from professional UK qualified coaches. The Centre of out in KFC Kuwait. In 2016 the fast food chain Excellence players from the Under 8 through to Under 19 received 119 audits by TUV Company, operating on squads will be competing in the Kuwait Academies Football behalf of YUM, achieving 95% of global standards in League and the Kuwait Expat League throughout this season performance until September. and in February are looking forward to travelling to Barcelona, KFC has taken a great number of steps to conduct where they will compete against Spanish teams, visit Barcelona a series of training workshops for quality. In January Nou Camp Stadium, watch a live La Liga match and receive 2016, the company carried out four training work- coaching from Espaniol FC and La Liga coaches. shops in Kuwait, attended by more than 85 branch In addition to the daily coaching schedule at their Bayan managers and the area’s trainer, in order to ensure Ground, players are playing regular matches and participating in food safety skills are as up-to-date and to create a fixtures, tournaments and festivals during the season. The team positive culture of food safety in restaurants. of highly qualified and experienced Coaches is led by Academy The company also uses another method for check- Director Mike Finn and includes coaches from some of the UK’s ing on the quality of their products through LABCO top professional club academies with UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ license, and English and Irish F.A. professional coaching qualifications. Players laboratories, applied through the criteria used on KFC follow the English F.A. coaching curriculum along with age relat- products, drawing samples of raw materials from the ed development from Everton FC and Glasgow Celtic FC food, and samples from cooking processes that reach Academy programs. Coaches from Glasgow Celtic FC will once the consumer. Water and ice cubes are also carefully again be visiting PSA Everton this season to deliver coaching checked through a quality audit team and are certi- sessions to all players and monitor the progress of the rising fied as clean and fresh upon presentation to cus- stars of the future. tomers. Along with the latest Umbro football strips, footballs and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 TV PROGRAMS

03:05 David Spade: My Fake 00:15 Royal Stories 13:05 4 Babies A Second Problems 00:40 Coronation Street 14:00 Dog Whisperer 01:10 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 15:00 Dog Whisperer 02:00 Emmerdale 16:00 Yukon Gold 02:30 Emmerdale 17:00 Wicked Tuna: North vs. 04:00 USA Memory 03:00 Coronation Street South 04:25 Deadliest Place On Earth Championships 05:15 Mermaids: The New 03:30 The Chase 18:00 Facing... 04:48 How Do They Do It? 19:00 Nazi World War Weird Evidence 05:12 How Do They Do It? 06:02 Hunt For Hogzilla 20:00 Yukon Gold 04:15 Jungle Gold 05:36 How Do They Do It? 21:00 Wicked Tuna: North vs. 06:49 Extinct Or Alive: The 05:05 Jungle Gold 06:00 Food Factory Tasmanian Tiger South 06:00 Jungle Gold 06:24 Food Factory 21:50 Facing... 07:36 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 07:00 Deadliest Catch 06:48 Food Factory 08:00 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 04:05 George Clarke’s Amazing 22:40 Nazi World War Weird 07:50 For The Love Of Cars 07:12 Food Factory Spaces 23:30 Yukon Gold 08:25 My Cat From Hell 08:40 Fast N’ Loud 07:36 Food Factory 09:15 Operation Whale 04:55 The Food Files 00:20 Family Guns 09:30 Gold Divers 08:00 How Do They Do It? 05:20 Testing The Menu With Nic 01:10 Wicked Tuna: North vs. 10:10 Operation Whale 10:20 Garage Gold 08:26 Through The Wormhole With 11:05 Tanked Watt South 10:45 How It’s Made: Dream Cars Morgan Freeman 05:45 Delinquent Gourmet 02:00 Facing... 12:00 Rugged Justice 11:10 How Do They Do It? 09:14 Redesign My Brain 12:55 Hello World! 06:10 Street Food Around The 03:00 Nazi World War Weird 11:35 Harley And The Davidsons 10:02 Mind Control Freaks World 03:55 Yukon Gold 13:20 Hello World! 13:15 Fire In The Hole 10:26 Mind Control Freaks 13:50 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 06:35 Confucius Was A Foodie 14:05 How It’s Made: Dream Cars 10:50 Through The Wormhole With 07:25 Poh & Co 14:15 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 14:30 Storage Hunters Morgan Freeman 14:45 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 07:50 Croatia’s Finest 14:55 Garage Gold 11:38 USA Memory 08:15 Croatia’s Finest 15:10 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 15:20 Gold Divers Championships 04:00 Grimm 15:40 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 08:40 Carnival Eats 05:00 Marvel’s Agent Carter 16:10 Alaskan Bush People 12:26 Prototype This 09:05 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By 16:05 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 17:00 Deadliest Catch 13:14 Prototype This 06:00 Good Morning America - 16:35 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner The Sea Weekend 17:50 Fast N’ Loud 14:02 Prototype This 09:55 Delinquent Gourmet 17:00 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 18:40 For The Love Of Cars 07:00 The Amazing Race 14:50 Prototype This 10:20 Raw Travel 08:00 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 17:30 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 19:30 How It’s Made: Dream Cars 15:38 Prototype This 10:45 Raw Travel 09:00 Rosewood 17:55 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 19:55 How Do They Do It? 16:26 Food Factory 18:25 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 11:10 Tales From The Bush Larder 10:00 Marvel’s Agent Carter 20:20 Gold Divers 16:50 Food Factory 11:35 Tales From The Bush Larder 11:00 The Amazing Race 18:50 The Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 21:10 Storage Hunters 17:14 Food Factory 19:20 Treehouse Masters 12:00 Poh & Co 12:00 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 21:35 Garage Gold 17:38 Food Factory 12:25 Poh & Co 13:00 Rosewood 20:15 Operation Whale 22:00 Extreme Car Hoarders 18:02 Food Factory 21:10 Toucan Nation 12:50 Dog Whisperer 14:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 22:50 Built To Survive 18:26 How Do They Do It? 15:00 Marvel’s Agent Carter 22:05 Treehouse Masters 13:40 Andy And Ben Eat The World 23:40 Treasure Quest: Snake 18:50 How Do They Do It? 14:05 Eat: The Story Of Food 16:00 Live Good Morning America - 23:00 Mountain Monsters Island 19:15 How Do They Do It? Weekend 23:55 Mermaids: The New 15:00 A Marriage Of Flavours 00:30 Fast N’ Loud 19:40 How Do They Do It? 15:30 A Marriage Of Flavours 17:00 The Blacklist Evidence 01:20 For The Love Of Cars 20:05 How Do They Do It? 18:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 00:50 Extinct Or Alive: The 15:55 Poh & Co 02:10 Extreme Car Hoarders 20:30 Through The Wormhole With 16:25 Poh & Co 19:00 Rosewood Tasmanian Tiger 03:00 Built To Survive Morgan Freeman 20:00 Containment 01:45 Killer Swarms 16:50 The Food Files 21:00 This Is Us 03:50 Treasure Quest: Snake 21:20 Redesign My Brain 17:20 Delinquent Gourmet 02:40 Deadliest Place On Earth Island 22:10 Mind Control Freaks 22:00 Notorious 03:35 Rabid 17:45 American Food Battle 23:00 How To Get Away With 22:35 Mind Control Freaks 18:15 Street Food Around The 23:00 Through The Wormhole With Murder World 00:00 Bates Motel Morgan Freeman 18:40 David Rocco’s Dolce India 01:00 Prison Break 23:50 USA Memory 19:10 Top Tables, Top Cities 02:00 Notorious Championships 19:35 Maximum Foodie 03:00 How To Get Away With 00:40 Food Factory 20:05 Poh & Co Murder 01:05 Food Factory 20:30 Poh & Co 04:15 Death In Paradise 04:00 Storm Chasers 01:30 Food Factory 21:00 The Food Files 05:10 Doctors 04:50 Ultimate Survival 01:55 Food Factory 21:25 Delinquent Gourmet 05:40 Eastenders 05:40 Ultimate Survival 02:20 Food Factory 21:50 American Food Battle 06:10 The Coroner 06:30 Ultimate Survival 02:45 How Do They Do It? 22:15 Street Food Around The 07:00 Doctors 07:20 How It’s Made 03:10 How Do They Do It? World 05:00 Jurassic Hunters 07:30 Eastenders 07:40 How It’s Made 03:35 How Do They Do It? 22:40 David Rocco’s Dolce India 07:00 Non-Stop 08:00 Holby City 08:00 Kenny The Shark 23:05 Top Tables, Top Cities 09:00 Wrath 09:00 New Tricks 08:25 Kenny The Shark 23:30 Maximum Foodie 11:00 Blunt Force Trauma 09:55 Doctor Who 08:50 Dick ‘n’ Dom Go Wild 23:55 Andy And Ben Eat The World 13:00 Airplane vs. Volcano 10:45 Stella 09:15 Dick ‘n’ Dom Go Wild 00:20 Eat: The Story Of Food 15:00 Non-Stop 11:35 Doctors 09:40 How It’s Made 01:10 A Marriage Of Flavours 17:00 Wrath 12:05 Eastenders 10:05 How It’s Made 01:35 A Marriage Of Flavours 19:00 S.W.A.T. 12:40 Death In Paradise 10:30 How It’s Made 04:15 The Hive 02:00 Glamour Puds 21:00 The Berlin File 13:35 Doctor Who 10:55 How It’s Made 04:20 Sabrina Secrets Of A 02:25 Croatia’s Finest 23:15 22 Bullets 14:30 Stella 11:20 How It’s Made Teenage Witch 02:50 Croatia’s Finest 01:15 The Dead Lands 15:15 Doctors 11:45 How It’s Made 04:45 Sabrina Secrets Of A THE VILLAGE ON OSN MOVIES FESTIVAL 03:15 Eat Street 03:15 Jersey Shore Shark Attack 15:45 Eastenders 12:10 How It’s Made Teenage Witch 03:40 Valentine Warner Eats 16:20 New Tricks 12:35 How It’s Made 05:10 Hank Zipzer 07:35 Super Matrak Scandinavia 17:15 Doctor Who 13:00 How It’s Made 05:00 Art Attack 22:25 Pawn Stars 05:35 Binny And The Ghost 08:00 Danger Mouse 18:10 Stella 13:25 How It’s Made 05:25 Henry Hugglemonster 22:50 Pawn Stars South Africa 06:00 Violetta 08:25 K.C. Undercover 19:00 Doctors 13:50 Ultimate Survival 05:35 Calimero 23:15 Pawn Stars South Africa 06:45 The Hive 08:50 Guardians Of The Galaxy 19:30 Eastenders 14:40 Ultimate Survival 05:50 Zou 23:40 Mankind The Story Of All Of 06:50 Mouk 09:15 Supa Strikas 05:00 Jack 20:05 New Tricks 15:30 Ultimate Survival 06:00 Loopdidoo Us 07:00 Jessie 09:40 Kirby Buckets 07:00 The Proposal 21:00 Wallander 16:20 Ultimate Survival 07:25 Jessie 06:15 Art Attack 00:30 Pawn Stars 10:10 Ratatouille 09:00 Passed Away 22:40 Silent Witness 17:10 Ultimate Survival 07:50 Tsum Tsum Shorts 06:35 Henry Hugglemonster 00:55 Pawn Stars 12:05 Danger Mouse 04:45 Secret Life Of Predators 11:00 Jack 23:40 Orphan Black 18:00 What Could Possibly Go 07:55 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug 06:50 Calimero 01:20 Pawn Stars South Africa 12:20 Supa Strikas 05:40 South Africa 13:00 Just Married 00:25 Doctors Wrong? 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Undercover 14:40 Victoria 22:20 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty 15:35 Royal Stories 16:00 Tonight At The London 05:45 Concussion Much Everything 08:00 Strange Magic 22:45 Guardians Of The Galaxy Palladium 16:55 Catchphrase 10:00 McFarland, USA 23:10 Marvel Avengers Assemble 12:15 Concussion 23:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 17:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 04:50 The Yard 18:20 Grantchester 05:45 Monster Fish 14:30 90 Minutes In Heaven 00:00 Programmes Start At 6:00am 16:30 With This Ring KSA 19:10 The Chase 06:40 Cold Water Gold 20:05 Victoria 07:35 Mega Factories 18:15 Everest 21:00 Tonight At The London 08:30 World’s Most Extreme 20:30 Star Wars: The Force Palladium 09:25 Nazi World War Weird Awakens 21:55 Catchphrase 10:20 No Man Left Behind 23:00 Moonwalkers 22:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 11:15 Locked Up Abroad 01:00 Straight Outta Compton 04:40 Christina Milian Turned Up 23:25 Cameraman To The Queen 12:10 Airport Security: Colombia 03:30 Everest 05:35 Christina Milian Turned Up 06:30 Celebrity Style Story 07:00 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 07:50 E! 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

A failure to address an existing relationship issue can suddenly turn This is a high-cycle day where many doors of opportunity are opened and into a major kerfuffle today. A menacing Mercury-Pluto square could many unfinished personal projects in or around the home can be completed. Later today undermine trust, while an extreme Sun-Uranus opposition inspires you to ignore you may find yourself in with groups of people. Perhaps you are enjoying the day with all warning signs and blast ahead anyhow. Although you may want to flee if you friends or you have found a bazaar to sift through this afternoon. A spiritual group may be don’t find any obvious answers, letting go of your fixed expectations leads to the a part of this. This evening, volunteer services are needed and you are willing to help. You breakthrough you seek. Whatever the problem, choose to be part of the solution. could find that you are valued for your ability to detect the loose string, so to speak. An old suit or garment can be mended to look like new. Poetry and art are your favorite ways to meditate and it may surprise you when you come up with a poem or two of your own. Today is most enjoyable.

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

Your happiest time is a day like this day, when you spend time with friends Today and tomorrow are the best times to begin a diet or new health plan. in group activities. Spiritual practices and some charity work may be involved in making You may have trouble getting moving, but once rolling, others better move aside. Your this a rewarding time. You could be most persuasive with others today. The situation is a dreams and imaginings keep bumping into the real and the actual process of life. You con- natural for self-expression and lends itself to your own special ideas and thoughts. A good tinue to imagine that you have graduated and are above going through this sensitive and conversation with those you love is possible. You may find yourself spending much of the personal material, but it keeps happening. The blood-and-guts parts of life do not suit day with your friends. This could be involvement in group sports, golf, fishing, tennis, etc. your self-image. Tension results from this struggle between dreams and reality-let it flow There is an appreciation for ideas and thoughts that are quite otherworldly. It is easy for and let it go. You may find that your own growth may depend upon how you can handle you to love and be compassionate and to value what life offers. You have a sense of unity the very sensitive psychological material that may be coming to your attention this after- and brotherhood that will stay with you. noon. A special meal is called for tonight.

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

Rewarding days like this day makes up for all the stress that comes with the Making peace with the past and coming to terms with karmic debts are challenging days of your week. This is a time in which you can grab the attention. You and some of the issues that confront you now. Failure to face these things can a friend may decide to take in the new museum in town or perhaps an art show this after- cause setbacks and put obstacles in your path. Learn to look beyond the personal or you noon. If you are working, it is possible to leave work a little early. This entertainment today will get in over your head. Unusual ideas and novel ways of expressing them play a bigger ACROSS common garden spiders and barn spiders. is most likely a guest concert or lecture. A movie, books and all forms of escape could than usual part in your life now. A neighbor could play a part in this or perhaps a brother 1. One of the five major classes of 6. Moderate or restrain. prove enjoyable. Romance is very possible later today. This is just one of those days where or sister. One of your friends may decide that karma could be balanced through time, immunoglobulins. 7. A legal document codifying the result of everything is running smoothly and many opportunities are available to adventure out meaning that time can be given through cooking a meal, sitting and talking with a senior 4. A large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and deliberations of a committee or society or into the world to enjoy the company of friends or family. Compromises are important or sitting with a child while a parent shops. You enjoy this giving opportunity and can herbs bearing bean pods. legislative body. where finances are concerned. begin to think of all sorts of ways to share your time. 12. A Turkish unit of weight equal to about 8. A Hindu disciple of a swami. 2.75 pounds. 9. The feeling of being bored by something 15. A unit of length of thread or yarn. tedious. Cancer (June 21-July 22) 16. Air-breathing arthropods characterized by 10. The branch of computer science that deal Capricorn (December 22-January 19) simple eyes and four pairs of legs. with writing computer programs that can Although you shy away from challenges, you cannot escape facing a few of 17. A periodic paperback publication. solve problems creatively. them. Challenges are what help us grow, learn about others and ourselves and improve Today you will enjoy the art of communication. You may find that you can 18. A hospital unit staffed and equipped to 11. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls. problem-solving skills-today may be challenging. An irresistible force meets an immov- talk about a book you enjoyed reading or an exciting trip you took in the recent past. Sharing stories is also a great deal of fun. You have a love affair going with the mind and able object-proceed with caution! There are appropriate times to express your feelings but provide intensive care. 12. A member of the Siouan people formerly you value its entire offspring: words, ideas, thoughts and such. You love to learn new today your problem-solving skills lean toward learning how to stay out of a sticky situa- 19. A strip fixed to something to hold it firm v living in the Missouri river valley in NE things. In particular you appreciate good conversation and you feel that stimulating men- 1. Nebraska. tion. There is a lot of energy available for disciplined work-do not push. You may have a tal adventures, either alone or with others, are among the most exciting experiences that 20. Lower in esteem. 13. A river of southwestern Africa that rises in sense that there is a lack of support from those around you. This situation is temporary life offers. You have a built-in sense of discrimination when it comes to the intellect-all and problems could be avoided through efforts to busy yourself and lower your expecta- mental activities. You may decide to take risks and dare to be unconventional. You will 22. A republic in southeastern Europe. central Angola and flows east and then tion of others for now. 24. A trivalent metallic element of the rare north (forming part of the border prosper through an independent point of view. earth group. between Angola and Congo) and continu- 25. United States naval officer and historian ing northwest through Congo to empty (1840-1914). into the Congo River on the border Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 26. The 3 goddesses of fate or destiny. between Congo and Republic of the 29. Anything that serves as an enticement. Congo. This morning you are in the mood to clean and clear away any of the clut- ter, whether it is inside or outside your living area. You are in a determined mood to make Everything catches your eye and you seem to want everything you see. 30. Squash bugs. 14. An active and efficient cause. Walk away for a while when you begin to feel this way. You could risk your finances if you things look neater. Clear thinking and visual balance are important just now. Vacation time 32. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part 21. An imaginary elephant that appears in a don’t. The store will continue to be on the corner but it may take months to bring your could be enjoyed soon; the planning has come to an end. Regardless of where you are, bankbook back into balance. Take some time this afternoon to reflect and understand of an organism. series of French books for children. you have more than just the gift of gab. Your words and ideas can transport and enchant 34. An Indian tree of the family Combretaceae 23. An anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) your own situation, just how you feel about yourself. Friends may be the best boost to listeners, carrying them beyond the world as they know it into the world as they wish it your ego today. This is a good time, a time when you come to a new understanding. A love that is a source of timber and gum. that is given orally. could be. You may decide today is the day to really put your energies into environmental 37. A unit of power equal to 1000 watts. 27. An old Scottish coin of little value. relationship may be undergoing some strain. Do not spend too much time in worry-it will concerns-recycling, perhaps. Your sense of what connects all of life is felt in the way you pass soon enough. Young people that have presented some problems for you lately seem 42. Long-bodied long-tailed tropical American 28. A rotating disk shaped to convert circular communicate. to have solved their dilemmas. Enjoy a quiet evening. wildcat. into linear motion. 43. Spicy fruit of the cubeb vine. 31. The bony skeleton of the head of verte- 44. A broad flat muscle on either side of the brates. back. 33. Informal or slang terms for mentally irregu- Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 45. Angular distance above the horizon (espe- lar. Making this a harmonious day may depend on your willingness to tend cially of a celestial object). 35. Type genus of the Hylidae. With the accessibility to new communication tools, you learn about peo- to someone else’s needs. Your turn will come soon, but for now a patient attitude will be ple, countries, and transportation as well as the amusement activities of 47. A chronic inflammatory collagen disease 36. An honorary arts degree. most important. Unconventional hobbies and other forms of self-expression that break others. Friends, family and the animals you love are easy to understand. People at a dis- affecting connective tissue (skin or joints). 38. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from the norm play a big part in your life this afternoon. You may help an interested child tance become your friends. You may be moved to appreciate and discover the beauty in 48. Covered with paving material. from aba cloth. learn secrets about a mutual hobby. A child may be ahead of his or her time. You may find your life and in those around you. At the same time, everything could take on added value. 51. An installment of a printed work. 39. Having a horizontal surface in which no that you have intuitive and psychic abilities that have never surfaced before. You may feel You may want to purchase a few goodies for your family and friends. If you can keep the 54. Relatively hard durable timber from the part is higher or lower than another. religious emotions in very strong ways today. Refrain from religious discussions for now- expenses down while visiting, that would be good. You draw emotional sustenance and a Queen's crape myrtle. 40. A board game in which players try to move you could become emotionally involved in trying to prove a point. Recreation takes an sense of security from ideals, friends and a social involvement. You may want to update unusual turn with ordinary expectations. You are lucky today. 55. An informal term for a father. their pieces into their opponent's bases. your living area-break with the outdated. This is a source of conversation. 58. Not far distant in time or space or degree 41. Essential oil or perfume obtained from or circumstances. flowers. 59. The eleventh month of the civil year. 46. A step to one side (as in boxing or danc- Word Search Yesterday Solution 61. (Irish) The sea personified. ing). 64. Used in former classifications to include all 49. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat living reptiles except turtles. trimmed off. 66. Capital of Armenia. 50. Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism. 70. Common house and field crickets. 52. Colony of the United Kingdom located on a 71. Informal terms for money. limestone promontory at the southern tip 74. A constellation in the southern hemisphere of Spain. near Telescopium and Norma. 53. Type genus of the Cariamidae comprising 75. Perennial herb of East India to Polynesia only the crested cariama. and Australia cultivated for its large edible 56. (Greek mythology) A maiden seduced by root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch. Zeus. 76. Showing empathy or ready comprehen- 57. An associate degree in nursing. sion of others' states. 60. Widely distributed genus of annual or 78. Automatic data processing in which data perennial and often climbing herbs. acquisition and other stages or processing 62. A drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) are integrated into a coherent system. used as an oral or parenteral calcium 79. The bill in a restaurant. blocker in cases of hypertension or con- 80. A river in northeastern Brazil that flows gestive heart failure or angina or migraine. generally northward to the Atlantic 63. Any of several tall tropical palms native to Ocean. southeastern Asia having egg-shaped 81. Inflammation of the urethra of unknown nuts. cause. 65. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of DOWN Jezebel (9th century BC). 1. An ancient city in Asia Minor that was the 67. Characteristic of false pride. site of the Trojan War. 68. Acute lung injury characterized by cough- 2. Any of various small chiefly tropical and usu- ing and rales. ally nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial 69. Chevrotain somewhat larger than the kan- lizards typically with immovable eyelids. chil. 3. A benevolent aspect of Devi. 72. A reptile genus of Iguanidae. 4. Genus of South and Central American 73. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet. heathlike evergreen shrubs. 77. A soft yellowish-white trivalent metallic 5. A genus of orb-weaving spiders including element of the rare earth group.

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GOSSIP Ryan Lochte is ready to be a dad he Olympic swimmer and ‘Dancing Meanwhile, Ryan recently revealed that he With The Stars’ contestant recently wants a reality TV show with Kayla. He said: Tproposed to Playboy model Kayla Rae “We’ve thought about it. We’ve already Reid and says he wants to have children as thought about it.” “I think that would be a soon as possible. He told E! News: “Before I lot of fun. Especially with us, if you see us even got engaged, I wanted a family of my when we’re home, we’re just a bunch of own. I wanted to find the right one first and goofballs. It’s a lot of entertainment, so we then have kids with her. Now that I’ve would definitely do it.” Ryan also said he is found the right one, that’s something we planning to invite everyone from ‘DWTS’ to definitely talk about...we want kids and I his wedding. He explained: “The whole mean, I’m ready to be a dad.” And Ryan, 32, entire show [will be invited]. I mean hon- also revealed that he is determined to be estly, it’s been like a family. I definitely want involved in planning the wedding with his for the wedding itself, my closest friends 25-year-old bride. He said: “That’s one of and family. And then afterwards, you know, the things that I wanted to do because this that’s a celebration, so I’ll have a huge, is not just her wedding, even though huge party.” everyone always says it’s the woman’s wed- ding, but it’s mine too and we’re a couple now. “I wanted to be involved as much as possible. I want to help her pick out the flowers, help pick out the cake...like every- thing. I want to be right there with her.” ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ resumes filming

lthough the reality TV show was “put on hold “‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ was not filming at has been receiving some professional therapy. Her indefinitely” after Kim Kardashian West was the time of the robbery. Our focus right now is entirely friends and family have been really supportive. Her sis- Arobbed at gunpoint in her hotel in Paris, France, on Kim’s well-being.” Kim has been keeping a low profile ters and mom have been checking on her every day.” earlier this month, her sister Kendall Jenner reportedly since the robbery but last week she stepped out to visit Kim recently missed out on the wrap party for the filmed some scenes last week. According to a restaurant. An eyewitness told E! News: “She was with upcoming 12th season of ‘Keeping Up with the HollywoodLife.com, Kendall, 20, was seen with TV cam- security. She made a brief, 30-minute trip to a restaurant Kardashians’, after it was reported she had “no big plan” eras at the What Goes Around Comes Around store in Beverly Hills. She was with a female friend and looked to return to the show. A source said: “There is not a big opening in Beverly Hills, where she filmed for around 15 very downcast and sombre, not wanting to be seen.” The plan in place for her comeback. It’s only been a week. minutes. Earlier this month, filming on the E! show was last time the beauty was photographed before last week She is still staying off the grid and away from every- put on hold following Kim’s ordeal. A spokesperson was when she left the apartment in New York which she thing.” from the broadcasting network said: “All of us at E! are stayed in with husband Kanye West after her return to incredibly thankful that Kim Kardashian West is safe, and the US. A source said previously: “Kim is doing better but we send her and her family our love and support. she still has a long way to recover from the robbery. She Jon Bon Jovi says Richie Sambora never told him he was leaving their band ichie, 57, quit Bon Jovi suddenly three years ago and frontman Jon insists that it came completely out of Rthe blue and there was no conversation between the bandmates before he left. Speaking on ‘Good Morning America’, Jon, 54, said: “Everyone says, ‘Well, what hap- pened?’ We were in Calgary. The last album was entering the charts at number one. We’re sold out every single night. It’s show 21 and the short of it is, Richie just didn’t show up at the show. “And we haven’t seen him in person since. There was no fight. There was no money. There was nothing I swear in my whole career, and he’ll tell you the same thing. So we went on.” Jon previously insisted he and bandmates Tico Torres and David Bryan don’t have any ill will towards Richie. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Jon said: “Sure. It is sad for everybody but to continue to have to reiterate being in a rock band is not a life sentence. One day he chose to take a different path and there is no ill will. There was never a fight, it was never money. There was never any of that stuff. He just didn’t show up for work.” Richie now has a new band RSO with his girlfriend Orianthi and he still plays Bon Jovi songs. He previously said: “I wrote them, they’re my songs too. I get to play them, I get to do them the way Ori and I do them now. It’s a different incarnation but when you write a good song, if you’re for- tunate enough to write something that gets to a global audience you really can’t mess it up too bad. You can’t mess ‘Livin’On A Prayer,’ ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ or ‘I’ll Be There For You’ up.”

Sofia Richie is ‘annoyed’ at how Justin Sarah Paulson is too ‘nervous’ Bieber handled their relationship he 22-year-old pop megastar split from Sofia, 18, the model’s attendance at the show, there’s nothing to watch any of her own work after just a month of dating in September, and romantic between the pair. The insider said: “Sofia and Tsources have claimed that despite calling time on Justin are not back together, and they never were an offi- he 41-year-old actress recently won her first Primetime their romance, the pair “still communicate”. A source told E! cial couple. They just hooked up and were close friends. Emmy Award for her portrayal of Marcia Clark in ‘The News: “Sofia is still kind of annoyed at how Justin handled “Sofia is chill with the whole situation and not ruling out TPeople vs O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’, but a few things, but they still communicate. They haven’t future possibilities with Justin, but as of this second noth- admits the pressure from the compliments she received pre- hooked up in a minute.” The news comes after Sofia - who ing is happening.” The ‘Love Yourself’ musician ended the vented her from being able to watch the show, as she was is the daughter of musician Lionel Richie - was spotted at pair’s fling last month, after concerns that things were get- worried she’d start “ripping it to shreds”. Speaking to Vanity the ‘Sorry’ hitmaker’s concert in London earlier this week. ting too “hot and heavy” when he wasn’t interested in any- Fair magazine, the blonde beauty said: “I’m in this new kick of Another source said of their relationship previously: “They thing serious. A source said at the time: “It was super-hot never watching anything I do anymore. I haven’t watched ‘O.J are still friends though and will continue to see each other and heavy, and because Justin doesn’t want a relationship ...’ I didn’t watch my Sally [on ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’]. I like they did before they were dating. They are taking a right now, he wanted to cool things down. It wasn’t an haven’t watched season six so far. I haven’t watched ‘Blue Jay’. backseat though on the romance side of things and just intentional cool-off. It just sort of happened on its own.” “It started with [playing] Marcia [Clark], it started with the ‘O.J.’ focusing on being friends at this time.” However, despite thing. It was the first time in my career where I really felt such an onslaught of complimentary, effusive reactions to the show itself and to my work on it, that I started to get very nervous about my typical way of watching something and ripping it to shreds when it’s my own work. The ‘American Horror Story’ actress admits that instead of watching her per- formances, she prefers to “just enjoy” what people have to say about her work.“[So] I thought, ‘What would happen if you didn’t do that this time, and you just let it be what it is and don’t attach your own feelings to it, and let it stand on it’s own, and just enjoy people saying nice things? What if you do that instead?’” And the star - who is in a relationship with fel- low actress Holland Taylor - recently confessed to having nightmares about her Emmy win being taken away from her. She said: “I had a nightmare that they tapped me on the shoulder and were like, ‘We’re going to need that back. We read the wrong name on the card.’ And I said, ‘But I have the card! Bryan Cranston gave me the card! I have the envelope and it says my name on it!’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah. That was a misprint.’ I woke up and sort of bleary-eyed looked across and saw it, and I was like, ‘[Sigh of relief]’.” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 lifestyle

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Colton Haynes’ Rob Kardashian house has been wants to reconcile broken into with his sisters he 28-year-old actor revealed in an Instagram video he 29-year-old reality star recently returned on Thursday (13.10.16) that his Beverley Hills proper- to the spotlight after retreating away when Tty had been ransacked, with the perpetrators having The was suffering with depression, and has allegedly stolen between $5,000 and $6,000 worth of admitted he wants to rebuild the relationship with goods. The ‘Arrow’ actor isn’t letting the theft affect him his siblings that he lost whilst he was in hiding. In though, as he claims the news isn’t “going to get [him] Sunday’s (16.10.16) season finale of his reality down”. He said in the video: “So even though the other day show ‘Rob & Chyna’ - which he shares with his someone broke into my house and stole a bunch of my fiancÈe Blac Chyna - the sock entrepreneur tells stuff, that’s not going to get me down.” According to his mother Kris Jenner about his idea for a “little TMZ.com, a television and a laptop were among the family dinner”. Speaking on the show, he said: expensive gadgets stolen in the raid when burglars “Family is important you know just like we’re all entered the house by smashing open a lockbox outside obviously not always going to be here for who the garage. Police say they don’t have any suspects as of knows how much longer. So I was just thinking we yet, but detectives are on the hunt for the star’s missing should definitely get like a little family dinner here property. Meanwhile, the ‘Teen Wolf’ actor also took to because I feel like we haven’t ... I haven’t attended Twitter in wake of his ordeal, reiterating that he is “okay”, has shut down rumors one of those in like years I feel. “I just think it’s but slamming TMZ for publishing information about the Kylie Jenner important so that we all get together. I can text theft. He wrote: “My home was broken into a few days ago and make phone calls and talk to my sisters or & alot was stolen. I am ok. I don’t understand why it’s nec- whatever but it’s just different when we actually essary that my personal info is on TMZ (sic)” The news she ever hooked up with have conversations in person.” The news comes comes after the ‘San Andreas’ actor recently posted a moti- Scott Disick after the ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star vational message on the photo sharing website in support recently revealed he failed to attend his sister of National Coming Out Day, which aims to encourage he 19-year-old beauty took to her app on Friday everything. And it is totally obvious to them now that they (14.10.16) to share a video in which she answers are meant to be together, so they just have to do whatever Kim’s wedding to Kanye West in 2014 because he people in the LGBTQ community to tell their family and was uncomfortable with the way he looked. He friends about their sexuality. Colton - who told the public Tsome of the biggest rumours about her that are cir- it takes to make it work.” Whilst beauty guru Kylie might culating on the Internet. In one of the questions, the not be hooking up with her co-star, she previously admit- said: “I was doing my suit fittings in Paris right he is gay earlier this year - wrote: “This year... I came out of before the wedding, and I just wasn’t comfortable. the closet publicly. It chokes me up just reading that sen- ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star is asked if she’s ever ted the only man in her life was current boyfriend and rap- slept with 33-year-old Scott - the on/off boyfriend of her per Tyga. The star has enjoyed an on/off romance with the I’m 6’1? and at my most I probably weighed 300 tence. Happy tears. Knowing that my younger self would lbs. “There were cameras at the airport on our trip be so proud of the person I’ve become. [...] Happy National sister Kourtney Kardashian. Speaking to good friend ‘Rack City’ hitmaker since 2014, and insists they’re happy Anastasia Karanikolaou - who accompanied her in the together and “love each other”. She said: “The first year we there and I was very unhappy with the person I Coming Out Day. Please share your stories with me, I saw in all the pictures. “I’m upset I missed my sis- would love to hear them!” video posted on thekyliejenner.com - she said: “That’s dis- started hanging out, everyone around him told him not to gusting. Oh my God, don’t ever ask me anything like that be with me. I still get comments like, ‘Don’t be with him.’ ter’s wedding but it was a personal decision.” ever again!” For Scott, the confirmation that Kylie would But we’re not doing it for the public-we love each other. We never hook up with him can only be good news, as he’s need to be together at all times. We never get mad at each determined to make his relationship with 37-year-old other, we just figure things out.” Kourtney - with whom he shares three children, Mason, six, Penelope, four, and one-year-old Reign - work. A source said previously: “Kourtney and Scott have finally gotten to a place where they can both be completely honest about

Kim Kardashian West has stepped out in Los Angeles for the first time Justin Timberlake and since her Paris robbery Jessica Biel enjoyed a Scrabble date ahead of their

four-year anniversary he 35-year-old reality star suffered a terrible ordeal robbery, as insiders have revealed she still has a “long way” last week when she was tied up and locked in the to go before she recovers. A source said previously: “Kim is he 34-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday Tbathroom of her apartment in Paris, France, whilst doing better but she still has a long way to recover from (14.10.16) to share the adorable image of the pair five armed raiders stole $10 million worth of jewellery. the robbery. She has been receiving some professional Tplaying the word based board game, bragging that Since the theft, the ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star counselling. Her friends and family have been really sup- she had finally managed to beat her “undefeated” hus- has stayed out of the public eye, but was spotted late on portive. Her sisters and mom have been checking on her band. The caption on the photo read: “I played ‘sardine’ and Thursday (13.10.16) as she stepped out to visit a restaurant every day.” The news comes after it was recently revealed got the 50 bonus points! Guess who is no longer undefeat- in pictures obtained by E! News. An eyewitness told the that Kim had missed out on the wrap party for the upcom- Adam Levine didn’t think ed...#scrabblebrag (sic)” The couple - who share one-year- publication: “She was with security. She made a brief, 30- ing 12th season of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’, after old son Silas Randall - will celebrate their fourth wedding minute trip to a restaurant in Beverly Hills. She was with a it was reported she had “no big plan” to return to the show. anniversary on Wednesday (19.10.16), after they tied the female friend and looked very downcast and sombre, not A source said: “There is not a big plan in place for her he would ever become knot in October 2012. Prior to their wedding, the duo were wanting to be seen.” The last time the beauty was pho- comeback. It’s only been a week. She is still staying off the engaged for almost a year when the ‘Cry Me A River’ singer tographed was when she left the apartment in New York grid and away from everything.” friend with his fellow popped the question in 2011, following a brief split in their which she stayed in with husband Kanye West after her four-year relationship. And the relationship hasn’t shown return to the US. The usually spotlight orientated star - ‘The Voice’ coaches any signs of slowing down now that they’re married, as who has two children North, three, and Saint, 10 months, Justin, 35, recently confessed he had a new found “appreci- with the rapper - has been keeping a low profile since the he Maroon 5 frontman says appearing on the show ation” for both his wife and their son. He said: “I have this has given him “crazy” friendships with the likes of new appreciation for both of them, her and him. It’s humili- TUsher, Christina Aguilera and Shakira, something ating and humbling at the same time. You watch her which he never expected. He shared: “We all started as realise she has a gear she [thought she] didn’t have and singers and musicians, it’s a sense of community now, it then you go, ‘Woah, yeah.’” The ‘Total Recall’ actress agrees Russell Brand has been reading was like, ‘Wow we know each other’ when before it was all with Justin’s feelings about their family, saying she feels about music and now we are all friends.” Adam - who like she “can do anything”. She said previously: “I definitely joined ‘The Voice’ in 2011 - insists musicians are always very have that unit feeling-it’s a good feeling, isn’t it? It’s very busy and believes that is why they find it difficult to get to insular, and it feels like, you against the world, and you can parenting books every week know their fellow music artists. Speaking to Clara Amfo on do anything. It’s kind of like that aspirational feeling I he 41-year-old comedian is set welcome his first question to Laura earlier this year. He said of his BBC Radio 1, he said: “Everyone is always so busy that you guess.” Justin even believes his relationship with Jessica child into the world imminently with his fiancÈe thoughtful proposal: “I cried at my own beauty. You don’t get to make friends with your peers. With ‘The Voice’ I and their son has had a positive influence on his career, as Laura Gallacher and is so determined to start know when you think, ‘I’m being so nice now, Oh God I now have these lifelong friends that I communicate with he previously admitted he “would never have written” writ- T fatherhood off on the right foot that he’s been soaking think I’m going to cry’ because you’re impressed with and talk to. I wouldn’t have thought I would have been ten hit single ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ if he wasn’t a father. up valuable information from baby guides. Speaking on how nice you are ... I properly planned it and put proper friends with Shakira or Usher, it’s crazy.” And the 37-year- He said: “I would have never written a song like ‘Can’t Stop ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’, which will air on Saturday ideas into it and made it all nice and did like a surprise old singer is very busy himself at the moment, with him the Feeling!’ [if I wasn’t a father]. “I don’t know that it was (15.10.16), he said: “I read a different book every week party for her and her mum helped me to organise it, get and his wife Behati Prinsloo having welcomed their first directly inspired to be something that my son could listen and I read one on preparation for fatherhood to mental- her on side!” Russell wed Katy Perry in 2010 but their child, Dusty Rose, into the world last month. Speaking to of mine, because there’s a lot of music he can’t ... at least ly prepare me for it. I don’t know that it has prepared me marriage didn’t last long as the funny man filed for a about fatherhood, he shared: “I’ve been a parent for three not yet ... [but he was an influence].” for it. “I’ve painted the room, I’ve done the things that divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, just over a year weeks; what do I know? I don’t know anything, but it’s kind you’re supposed to do, I’ve accepted the idea that that later. Their divorce was finalised in July 2012. ‘The of part of the beauty of it, honestly. There are a lot of person will be more important than me, ‘Jesus Three’ I’m Jonathan Ross Show’ will air on October 15 at 10pm on instincts, a lot of things that kind of kick in and switch on. thinking of calling him or her, we don’t know the gen- ITV. It’s a beautiful thing.” der. I may not even ever impose a gender upon it, let the child grow up and be the whatever the hell it is, never tell it there is such a concept.” Russell - who has slept with a plethora of women and was even treated for a sex addiction at one point - may have many years of sleepless nights and a lifetime of worrying for his child, but he believes becoming a parent has actually made him calmer. He explained: “With this new domestic life with the two cats, the 13 chickens, the dog and the soon-to-come child there is a necessary serenity and I suppose. “Being serious, if I dare for a moment, having been famous for a decade ... I’ve kind of realised that you have to have some sort of transcendent inner serenity and some genuine earthed things in your life otherwise you’ll go mental. “Obviously what I think is I am unable to anticipate it but I just want to be present for it and be completely loving and encouraging to this human being and to see what it does.” And the long-haired actor proved how much he has changed when he popped the lifestyle SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

FEATURES Ellis Island exhibit revives New York’s lost Little Syria

hakifa Halal was a Syrian immigrant on a New York-bound ship, her dreams rolled up in a piece Sof embroidery made from silkworms she grew, fabric she wove and cloth dyed with flowers picked in her homeland. “She rolled that up and brought it because she said she wanted to be able to prove that she had skills ... This to her was like showing a diploma,” said Halal’s granddaughter, Vicki Tamoush, her voice catching and tears streaming. Halal’s floral artwork, which she brought to America in 1910 at the tender age of 13, now hangs in the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, part of an exhibition called “Little Syria, N.Y.: An Immigrant Community’s Life and Legacy.” Through documents, artifacts and photos, the exhibition tells the story of a Middle Eastern commu- nity that once flourished in Lower Manhattan. The show is on view through Jan. 9 in the building where some 12 million immigrants from around the world first set foot in America. And it documents the van- ished neighborhood of Little Syria in ways that still resonate, at a time when Syrian refugees and immi- grant rights are making headlines. From the 1880s to the 1940s, Little Syria sprawled from the New York waterfront, where Ellis Island fer- ries dock today, up to the site where the twin towers were later built. It was a slum and a promised land, way station and destination. The neighborhood served as an incubator for other Arab enclaves, as resi- dents moved on to build communities in Brooklyn, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles and elsewhere. Shakifa Halal was among those who didn’t stay long, moving on to join relatives in Oregon, then California. There she found work as a seamstress, likely using that treasured embroidery displayed at Ellis Island to get the job. But others remained in Manhattan, creating a community in the early 1900s - also known as the Syrian Quarter or Syrian Colony - that was home to the 1940s, but remains a popular gourmet grocery to refugee resettlement. Syrian city of Aleppo, said the Ellis Island exhibition In this picture taken Oct. some 3,000 immigrants from the Syrian Ottoman this day. Todd Fine, president of the Washington Street elicited tears as she saw the “common values and 1, 2016, people take Republic. Most of the neighborhood was torn down The Sahadi story resonates with Devon Akmon, a Historical Society, leads tours of the strip where the experiences” between then and now. “We’re here, and photos of Lower in the 1940s to make way for the Brooklyn Battery fourth-generation Arab American and director of the three structures from Little Syria survive: a tenement we have been for years,” said Talisse, who hopes to Manhattan where the Tunnel. Just three original buildings survive on Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, building, vacant community house and former Syrian create an online platform, “Speak to a Syrian,” to Little Syria neighbor- Washington Street, and today, the area’s ethnic histo- Michigan. The museum created the Little Syria exhibi- Catholic church that now houses two restaurants. counter bias and promote understanding. hood was located, in ry is largely unknown, even to native New Yorkers. tion, which debuted at its facility in 2012. “Some people would say it’s kind of miraculous that Vicki Tamoush is grateful her grandmother’s New York. When a cornerstone of a Syrian Maronite church “You have to honor, celebrate and commemorate when everything else is destroyed ... these three little embroidery hangs where so many immigrants turned up in the rubble of the twin towers in 2002, it who first came, then look at what’s happening now,” buildings (survive),” he said. entered America. Yet she’s pained by the reality fac- provided tangible proof that many Arabs once lived, said Akmon, who attended the show’s Ellis Island Fine’s group and others seek to preserve the his- ing so many fleeing Syria now. “They’re part of a worked and worshipped here. opening Oct. 1. “Arab Americans just became folded toric row, but only the church facade has secured pro- continuum,” Tamoush said. “They’re not coming here “We didn’t come out of a genie lamp,” said Charlie into the American narrative and lost in the history of tective landmark status from New York City officials. because they want to, they’re coming out of desper- Sahadi, whose family came from Lebanon to Little New York City. We’re trying to pull that back out.” Meanwhile preservationists are pleased a monument ation. There but for the grace of God ... I could be Syria in the late 1800s. They launched Sahadi Reclaiming stories is “essential,” he said, as people soon will honor the community’s literary legacy in a that, but I’m not because she had that much Importing, one of many businesses that helped intro- flee war-torn Syria and amid anti-immigrant rhetoric nearby park. Little Syria’s writers included famed courage at 13.” — AP duce Middle Eastern goods to consumers here. The on the campaign trail: Republican presidential candi- poet-philosopher Khalil Gibran. And Washington Ellis Island exhibition features a 1920s-era picture of date Donald Trump has proposed banning or strictly Street once housed offices for the influential “Al Hoda” Sahadi’s great uncle, Abrahim Sahadi, along with A. limiting Syrians and Muslims from entering the US Arabic newspaper. Sahadi & Co. tins and a 1930s ordering book. The and many governors have sought to curb or change Patricia Talisse, who emigrated in 2012 from the Sahadi store moved to Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue in

This picture taken Oct. 1, 2016, shows items in a case which once belonged to This picture taken Oct. 1, 2016, shows part of the Najjar family’s passport, In this picture taken Oct. 9, 2016, Linda Najjar, daughter of Esber Najjar who Joseph Nusser and his sons Joseph Jr. and Elias, peddlers who lived in Little Syrian migrants who came to the United States in 1920 and is displayed at migrated from Damascus in 1920, poses for a picture with some of her family’s Syria in lower Manhattan. Little Syria, NY: An Immigrant Community’s Life and Legacy” exhibit at the Ellis inherited belongings in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Island National Museum of Immigration in New York.

In this picture taken Oct. 9, In this picture taken Oct. 1, 2016, men handle rugs dur- 2016, a embroidered pic- ing rug sale organized by ture handmade from silk- the Arab-American com- worms by Syria’s Shafika munity at the basement of Halal is displayed at Little St. Mary’s Antiochian Syria NY: An Immigrant Orthodox Church, which Community’s Life and gather old and new chris- Legacy” exhibit at the Ellis tians Arabs migrants, their Island National Museum of descendants and their fam- Immigration in New York. ilies, in the Bay Ridge neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

This 1910 photo shows a Syrian pastry counter in the Little Syria neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York. In this picture taken Oct. 1, 2016, Philip Najjar Tamoush, 78, son of a Syrian migrant poses for a picture in front of his Syrian family photo at the “Little Syria, NY: An Immigrant Community’s Life and Legacy” exhibit at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration in New York. — AP photos lifestyle SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

FEATURES Lights out, volume down in Bangkok’s party heart

Thai police personnel are silhouetted as they keep guard outside the Grand Palace, where the body of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is lying in state yesterday. — AFP

ith soldiers closing down Bangkok’s notorious Foreign governments have urged their citizens to act go-go bars and tourists forced to sneak sips of respectfully as the kingdom mourns, while Thai tourist Wbeer from paper cups, Thailand is dialing authorities have asked travelers to dress in sombre and down its raucous party scene out of respect for the appropriate clothing. country’s late monarch. Analysts have warned that any protracted clamp- The passing this week of 88-year-old Bhumibol down on the party scene could drive visitors away and Adulyadej has thrust the Buddhist nation into a period hurt the tourism sector-a crucial pillar of the kingdom’s of profound mourning, with masses of tearful Thais fill- ing the streets to pay respect to a king worshipped as an exemplar of moral virtue. Like nearly all of their compatriots, Thai bar girls swapped their normally racy attire for more modest black dresses and shoes when they showed up to work Friday night. In Bangkok’s Soi Cowboy-a famed alley- way of luridly lit go-go bars and a barometer of the city’s adherence to temperance during coups, street protests and religious days-patrons who trickled People take photos with their phones of an image of the late Thai King Bhumibol through were soon disappointed. Adulyadej at a mall yesterday in Bangkok. At around 10pm soldiers pulled the plug on the blinding neon lights as they enforced an early closing time in compliance with government orders to “tone A woman holds a portrait of the down” celebrations as the nation grieves. “Suddenly the late Thai King Bhumibol army came. It was a group of five guys,” said Geroem Adulyadej outside the Grand Bonami, a 31-year-old tourist from Belgium. “We were Palace yesterday. asked to pay and they started to tidy up everything and the girls disappeared.” Minutes after the ailing monarch’s passing was announced on Thursday, Thailand’s junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha took to national television to declare a one-year official mourning period. He also asked the public to refrain from celebrations for at least 30 days, and dozens of events-from concerts to fun runs, wed- ding parties and religious festivals-have been cancelled since. Television networks are also under orders not to broadcast any overly joyous images-such as dancing- with one major channel saying it would not be airing its roaringly popular soap opera series.

‘No music, no party’ While the military regime has not issued an all-out ban on alcohol, which is common on Buddhist holidays, many shops have opted to stop selling drinks and bars around the capital are taking special measures to show that no one is having too much fun. On the Khaosan road, a grubby centre for foreign economy. On the Khaosan Road some visitors said they Buddhist faithful pray at a tourists a stone’s throw away from the king’s palace, were happy to keep it low-key, but would likely leave shrine near an image of the bars silenced the normally pounding music and served Thailand if the party didn’t rev up again soon. “If after a late Thai King Bhumibol alcohol in paper cups instead of beer towers and buck- couple of days there are still no parties and alcohol, I Adulyadej (top L) at a mall ets. “There’s no music tonight and no party because all might leave Thailand, said a 24-year-old Dutch tourist yesterday. A mourner cries in the street the people are so sad. Everywhere in Bangkok, you who only gave his name as Kaz. Others were simply whilst paying her respects to cannot have loud music,” explained Ret Chhuon, a Thai awed by the mass outpourings of grief. “It hasn’t put a the late Thai King Bhumibol barman, adding he was worried about an extended loss downer on the holiday,” said British tourist Callum Adulyadej outside of the of custom. “But we must do this because the king has Knight. “We got to see a part of history.” —AFP Grand Palace yesterday. died and we are so sad.”

Mourners have food in a restaurant yesterday next to photos of the late Thai King Mourners browse black dresses in a shop next to photos of the late Thai A woman sits alone yesterday in a restaurant bar near soi cowboy. Bhumibol Adulyadej. King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday. — AFP photos Ellis Island exhibit revives New York’s lost Little Syria

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A woman takes a picture with her mobile phone in the room where programs of the Lumiere Award ceremony with the picture of French actress Catherine Deneuve are set, before the Eighth edition of the Lumiere Film Festival, on October 14, 2016 in Lyon, central eastern France. — AFP Catherine Deneuve receives Lumiere Award atherine Deneuve was honored with the shoot with some great very young directors. I On Critics in Cannes Lumiere Award Friday evening during was only twenty when I met Jacques Demy. “I remember coming to the Cannes Film Can emotional ceremony with Roman [With whom Deneuvue made the musical “The Festival to accompany Marcello Mastroianni for Polanski, Quentin Tarantino, Bertrand Umbrellas of Cherbourg.”] Later in life I wrote [Marco Ferreri’s] “Blow Out” [1973]. I was flab- Tavernier, Lambert Wilson, Vincent Lindon, to Lars Von Trier to tell him that I would love to bergasted by the violence which which the Thierry Fremaux, and her daughter Chiara work with him. That is how I ended up shoot- film was received after the screening. I remem- Mastroianni on stage. ing a musical comedy with Bjork, “Dancer in ber that a woman spat on Marco Ferreri. Fremaux, who heads both the Cannes and the Dark.” On working with Francois Truffaut and Lyon Lumiere film festivals, was the master of On Hollywood Jean Paul Belmondo on “Mississippi ceremonies. When I was in “Hustle” by Robert Aldrich I Mermaid” (1969) “Being here with all these friends, all this is had been warned. He had a reputation for “Truffaut produced everything himself, actually quite shattering for me,” Deneuve said being cranky, very difficult with actors; but he therefore he decided to shoot films in chrono- fighting back tears. The iconic French actress behaved very well with me. My partner [in the logical order. He would write the dialogues dedicated the award to “all French farmers,” as film] Burt Reynolds was also very likeable, he made to measure, sometimes the day before a crowd of some 2,500 fans cheered. had a great sense of humor. I also have a good shooting. Belmondo never really accepted “I love you Catherine,” said Polanski hand- memory of “March or Die,” a big production being in a role where he was passive rather ing her the career prize. Deneuve, who is 72, [directed] by Dick Richards about the Foreign than being the [romantic] conqueror. It’s a starred in Polanski’s first English-language Legion, shot in Spain with Terence Hill and shame because he is really formidable. Truffaut movie “Repulsion” (1965). Gene Hackman. I also very much liked thought that life was more interesting than cin- Deneuve is the first woman to receive the “Farewell, My Lovely” by the same director, ema. I thought the opposite...But he was pas- Lumiere Award, dubbed “the film world’s especially because Robert Mitchum was in it. I sionate; he loved to explain, to tell stories. Nobel Prize” by the French press. adore Mitchum but I realised that he didn’t Previous recipients include Clint Eastwood, French actress Catherine Deneuve reacts after receiving the Lumiere Award during the Eighth work. He played tennis instead of preparing On politics and Donald Trump Tarantino, Pedro Almodovar and Martin edition of the Lumiere Film Festival, on October 14, 2016 in Lyon, central eastern France. difficult scenes. And I noticed that his I have been involved in efforts in favor of Scorsese. entourage changed for every movie, which is abortion and against the death penalty, but Earlier in the day Deneuve held an intimate and the one thing she and Donald Trump have rospective of my films that I see my filmogra- never a good sign. I only made two movies in one can’t really say I am a politically engaged onstage conversation with Fremaux and in common. Excerpts: phy as a whole. I am more in front [of the cam- Hollywood. They were not smashing success- woman. I’ve never campaigned for politics, but Tavernier during which, among other topics, On her acting career as a whole and why era] rather than behind [it]. The most difficult es; nobody made me interesting proposals for causes. Bertrand Tavernier asked: “So you she talked about her rapport with her body of she worked with Lars Von Trier “I don’t con- thing is choosing a role; you have no certainty and I started wanting to go back to France. I are not really like Donald Trump?” “No. Aside work, Hollywood, Francois Truffaut, film critics, sider myself an auteur. It’s only watching a ret- about the results. My great luck has been to am not very Parisian, but I feel very French. from the hair”— Reuters Chinese movies rule Asia’s top film festival

hinese movies have taken the two main prizes much on the images as on the immaculate timing There were shows of support throughout the 10- at Asia’s premier film festival, with judges laud- and superb acting. The conclusion is heartbreaking: day event for the beleaguered Lee. A photo wall in Cing their portrayal of two very different ver- when you fight destiny you will lose.” the main festival building displayed messages to him sions of modern reality in their country. Wang The decision to hand the awards to two Chinese from around the world and many guests wore Xuebo’s “The Knife in the Clear Water” and “The films comes as relations between Beijing and Seoul badges decrying what some in the film industry have Donor”, from Zang Qiwu, were Saturday morning appear strained following moves in South Korea to labeled persecution following his decision to screen announced as winners of the New Currents award at set up a missile defense shield with the aid of the a controversial documentary about the Sewol ferry the 21st Busan International Film Festival. United States. Korean television shows-wildly popu- disaster in 2014. The directors are set to collect the two prizes of lar in China-have since August vanished from broad- Despite those troubles-and a slashed budget-the US$30,000 that come with the award when the festi- cast in China while a series of planned K-pop events BIFF program managed to reflect the growth of an val officially closes on Saturday night. “These films have been cancelled. Asian film industry that seems, on this evidence, to were incredible,” said veteran African director be in rude health. Souleymane Cisse, New Currents jury head. “They ‘Feel the passion’ Hollywood stars Miles Teller (“Whiplash”) and were very ambitious and out of the ordinary.” There were 11 films from seven nations and terri- Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight”) were in town with Wang’s first feature presents a lyrical look at the tories in the running this year for the New Currents the Ben Younger-directed boxing biopic “Bleed For often-stark realities of life in a mountain village and award and Cisse said judges had been impressed by This”-and sent the fans wild-but much of the focus judges praised the debut director for his “extremely them all. “We could really feel the passion of the was split between engaging art house fare and com- photogenic” production that “serves as a backdrop to directors,” he said. mercial Asian films that look set to travel the globe. a poetic parable on grief and freedom”. The strength of the main competition this year Na Hong-jin’s thriller “The Wailing”, all murder and For what is also his first film as a director, Zang- proved the perfect tonic both for the festival and the mystery, was a case of the latter, flying the flag for who for a number of years worked alongside thousands of film fans who make the annual trek to Korea’s ever-growing industry, while a preview acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou (“Curse of South Korea’s second city. screening of this year’s closing film-Iraqi’s director the Golden Flower”) — turned his attention to the BIFF had arrived looking to rebuild its reputation Hussein Hassan’s family drama “The Dark Wind”-was controversial issue of organ transplants. “The film- after two years marred by accusations of political an example of the former, and left critics buzzing. maker creates a portrait of humanity and sacrifice interference, and with former festival head Lee Yong- “We have had some hard times but we have that is restraint yet boiling with underlying emotion,” kwan facing sentencing for his charges of embezzle- remained focused on identifying Asian talent,” said A photo taken on October 8, 2016 shows people posing before the entrance of the main said Cisse. “The excellently scripted film plays as ment on October 26. BIFF executive director Kang Soo-youn. — AFP venue of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), in Busan, South Korea. — AFP