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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 THULQADA 11, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Amir thanks Netanyahu Trump eyes curbs Neymar on allies on 27th steps in to stop on immigration, cusp of anniversary of brawl of Israeli, signs Russia record-breaking Iraqi invasion2 Jordanian7 MPs sanctions11 bill move16 to PSG MoH details fee increases Min 28º Max 46º for expatriates, visitors High Tide 07:44 & 22:10 Low Tide Hospital stays, surgeries, deliveries no longer free 01:35 & 03:50 32 PAGES NO: 17296 150 FILS

By Nawara Fattahova

Kuwait denies Iran KUWAIT: According to a ministerial decree issued by Health Minister Jamal Al-Harbi on Tuesday, the new misusing its waters health fees that will be paid by expatriates for using services at public hospitals and polyclinics will be as fol- to supply Houthis lows from Oct 1:

KUWAIT: Kuwait yesterday denied a Reuters report Fees for expats who pay annual health insurance: that Iran was using the state’s waters to smuggle The fee for getting medical treatment at the polyclinic weapons and equipment to Houthi forces in Yemen. will increase from KD 1 to KD 2; the fee for getting medical “The State of Kuwait refutes news by the Reuters treatment at a public hospital will increase from KD 2 to news agency regarding Iran’s exploitation of Kuwaiti KD 5; the fee for outpatient clinics at public hospitals will waters to deliver arms and military assistance to the increase from KD 2 to KD 10; a stay in public wards will Houthis in Yemen,” a foreign ministry statement said. cost KD 10 per day (free currently); a stay in the intensive A source at the ministry said that the country’s care unit will cost KD 30 per day (free currently); a stay in a waters are under the total control of the Kuwaiti navy private room at a public hospital will cost KD 50 per day, and coastguard, adding that there were no reports of and the deposit for the private room will cost KD 200. The suspicious marine movements or activities. fees include receiving medical treatment at outpatient The ministry urged international media to investi- clinics, medication, regular x-rays and regular laboratory gate such matters “more thoroughly”. On Tuesday, tests. The fees for a stay in hospital do not include surger- Reuters cited sources familiar with the matter as say- ies, laboratory tests and x-rays. ing that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards had begun using Medical checkups at the public maternity hospital will a new route across the Gulf to funnel covert arms cost KD 10 and delivery charges will be KD 50 (free current- shipments to their Houthi allies in Yemen’s civil war. ly). This includes the delivery, ultrasound, laboratory tests, For the last six months, Western and Iranian sources medication and hospital stay for three nights. For each say the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) KUWAIT: Hazem Jaber, a Kuwaiti who fought Iraqi troops during the invasion of the country, is seen at the additional night, the patient will pay KD 10 for a stay in the has begun using waters further up the Gulf between Al-Qurain Martyr’s Museum yesterday, on the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The Al- public ward and KD 50 in a private room. (These services Kuwait and Iran as it looks for new ways to beat Qurain Martyr’s Museum is the home of a battle which lasted 10 hours between invading Iraqi troops and a are currently free of charge, apart from the private room). Continued on Page 11 group of Kuwaiti fighters. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat (More pics on Page 3) Continued on Page 11 Zain Saudi Arabia continues to grow

Company records profits for second consecutive quarter KUWAIT/RIYADH: Zain Saudi Arabia cent; EBITDA of SAR 632 million, up 70 the positive effect of the license exten- (Zain KSA) reported its second consecu- percent; Operational income of SAR sion by an additional 15 years.” tive quarterly net profit and its first 235 million; Quarterly net profit For the second quarter of 2017, Zain ever, half year net profit for the period amounting to SAR 8 million, (six-month KSA witnessed an 8 percent increase in ending 30 June 2017. Data services net profit of SAR 53 million). revenues to reach SAR 1.865 billion. growth leveraging the advanced 4.5G Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi, Zain Group Impressively, Zain KSA recorded a sig- LTE network, prudent management of Vice-Chairman and CEO; and Vice- nificant 70 percent increase in EBITDA operational costs and the effect of the Chairman of Zain Saudi Arabia com- to reach SAR 632 million during Q2 15-year license extension were the mented: “The strong performance of 2017 up from SAR 372 million during main contributing factors to the posi- this promising operation in the first six Q2 2016 with an EBITDA margin reach- tive performance of the company. months of 2017 are attributed to pru- ing 34 percent compared to 22 percent Key performance indicators for the dent management in implementing in Q2 2016. This improvement reflects 2nd quarter of 2017 when compared to the turnaround program that focuses the positive effects of management’s DOHA: Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano (left) Q2 2016, Zain KSA recorded: Revenues on operating efficiencies, network efforts in driving efficiencies and opti- shakes hands with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh of SAR 1.865 billion, up 8 percent; Gross upgrades, customer service and data mizing the company cost structure. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani yesterday profit of SAR 1.259 billion, up 13 per- monetization initiatives combined with Continued on Page 11 Zain Vice-Chairman and Group CEO Bader after signing a deal. — AP Al-Kharafi Qatar, Italy ink €5bn deal for seven warships DOHA: Qatar announced yesterday a five-billion-euro order for seven warships from Italy in the midst of a nearly two-month diplomatic crisis with neighboring Saudi Arabia and its allies. “We have signed a contract on behalf of the Qatari navy to acquire seven warships from Italy for five bil- lion euros ($5.9 billion),” Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said at a Doha press conference with his visiting Italian counterpart Angelino Alfano. It follows the signing of a preliminary contract in June 2016 for the deal between the Italian group Fincantieri and Qatar for four corvettes, an amphibious vessel and two patrol boats. Alfano in a tweet welcomed the deal, which he said would create 1,000 jobs in Italy. In June this year, the United States agreed a $12-billion sale of F-15 fighter jets to Qatar, re-affirming support for the emirate in the throes of the worst diplomatic crisis to hit the Gulf in decades. Saudi Arabia and its allies including Egypt and the United Arab Emirates cut diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing Doha of backing extremist groups and being too close to Riyadh’s archrival Iran. Qatar denies the allegations and accuses the Saudi-led bloc of imposing a “siege” on the tiny emirate. The Qatari minister said yesterday that the four Arab states had “showed no intention to resolve the crisis peacefully” at their last meeting on Sunday in Bahrain. “We are not paying attention to decisions that don’t produce anything new,” he said. “Every day brings some- thing that contradicts the other so Qatar is not going to tire itself staying abreast on what (the quartet) see as solutions to resolving the crisis.” Alfano called for a de-escalation and a solution that shows “respect for international law”. The Saudi-led bloc has demanded that Qatar close regional news giant Al- Jazeera and a Turkish military base, and downgrade its ties with Iran. Doha has dismissed the demands as a vio- lation of its sovereignty. Continued on Page 11 LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with National His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with His Highness the Prime Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem. —Amiri Diwan photos Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Amir thanks allies on 27th anniversary of Iraqi invasion

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad ories of Kuwaitis. He also wished these countries, whom Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent cables yesterday to leaders of Gulf Kuwait enjoys great ties with, continued development nations, expressing gratefulness to them for standing by and prosperity. Cables of identical content were Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion of the country 27 years addressed by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh ago. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, UAE Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Bahraini the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad King Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa, the Sultan of Oman Al-Sabah. Qaboos Bin Saeed and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin In other news, His Highness the Amir received yester- Hamad Al-Thani, along with leaders of nations which day at Bayan Palace National Assembly Speaker Marzouq made up the Allied Coalition, were the recipients of His Al-Ghanem. His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Amir’s cables. Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- In his cables, His Highness the Amir said that these Hamad Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Sabah received nations’ contributions to the liberation of Kuwait from an First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with First Deputy Premier and atrocious invasion would forever be etched in the mem- Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. —KUNA Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Lessons to be taught from anniversary: Sheikh Talal

KUWAIT: The 27th anniversary of the anniversary, under the theme ‘narratives Iraqi invasion brings with it significant of the painful aggression.’ lessons enlightening the Kuwaiti genera- Sheikh Talal expressed deep gratitude tions, says Sheikh Talal Al-Sabah, the to all those who had taken part in Acting Undersecretary of the Oil Ministry. repelling the aggression; namely the late Speaking to journalists following a semi- Amir His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad nar held yesterday on the occasion, Al-Sabah and His Highness the Father Sheikh Talal recalled efforts that were Amir Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah. exerted by devoted Kuwaitis to put out Moreover, he lauded the Kuwaiti citizens fires, ignited by the occupiers at the oil who united in the face of the aggressors. installations and fields. The last fire was Meanwhile, Sheikha Tamador Al-Sabah, extinguished in November 1991. The the acting public relations supervisor, forum was organized by the public rela- echoed identical sentiments praising tions and petroleum information depart- those who struggled for justice and ment at the ministry marking the 27th Kuwait’s freedom. —KUNA

Kuwait eager to boost efforts to end discrimination: Ambassador TUNIS: The third conference grouping Arab officials charged with human rights KUWAIT: Kuwait seeks to boost efforts to established several bodies to protect the in progress. (Inset) Colonel Abdullah Al-Ajmi attends the conference. —KUNA fully implement the terms of the rights of women and disabled people, International Convention on the fighting corruption, preventing human Elimination of All Forms of Racial trafficking, child protection and a com- Kuwait boosts human rights Discrimination, said senior Kuwaiti official mittee to improve living conditions for at the UN yesterday. Speaking at the 93rd illegal residents. The country strongly meeting of the UN’s Committee on the believes in the role of women in society, in security domain: Official Elimination of Racial Discrimination, thus, allowing women to seize senior Kuwait’s Permanent delegate to the UN positions such as ministers, ambassadors and international organizations’ head- and chairpersons of top ranked compa- TUNIS: The State of Kuwait, represented by the boosting human rights. officers often partake in training courses held by quarters in Geneva Ambassador Jamal Al- nies and organizations. Ministry of Interior, seeks to boost human rights Kuwait has taken tangible steps at this level, these international agencies. Ghunaem said that Kuwait, which joined Speaking of Kuwait’s efforts to end dis- in the security realm and has taken a lot of meas- joining the UN Universal Declaration of Human At the Arab level, Kuwait coordinates with the convention in 1968, aimed to end all crimination, Ghunaim mentioned that ures to enhance cooperation among all relevant Rights, enacting Law 67/2015, stipulating estab- Arab countries in this domain, regularly partici- forms of discrimination and protect the country issued a decree in 2012 to authorities at this level, a visiting official has lishment of the National Diwan for Human pates in Arab human rights associations and human rights in accordance with article incriminate any acts that promote hatred affirmed. Rights, in addition to cooperating with diverse organizations. The Arab convention started ear- 70 of the Kuwaiti constitution. Presenting and racism, he noted. The country is Colonel Abdullah Al-Ajmi, International regional and international agencies involved in lier today, with aim of mapping out a common Kuwait’s papers on its role in the conven- attracting large numbers of foreign job Relations Director at the Ministry of Interior, said the field. strategy to boost human rights in the security tion, he mentioned article 29 of the con- seekers due to its reputation in equality in a statement on the sidelines of a the third Colonel Ajmi, moreover, indicated at the exit- field in the Arab world. Kuwait is taking part in stitution, which states that all people among all nationalities, said the ambassa- conference grouping Arab officials charged with ing cooperation between the Ministry of Interior the conference with a delegation representing have equal social, political cultural, and dor. Kuwait is currently home to over 164 human rights that kicked off in Tunisia yesterday, with the UN High Commissioner for Human the Ministry of Interior. It also includes Captain civil rights. nationalities of different religions and cul- that the partaking Kuwaiti delegation shed light Rights (UNHCHR) and the International Hussein Al-Baghli, head of the Human Rights Ghunaim noted that Kuwait had tures, enjoying their full rights. —KUNA in its presentation on the ministry experience in Migration Organization (IMO). Kuwaiti police Department at the ministry. —KUNA

29th pearl diving trip concludes today

By Faten Omar of marine heritage, followed by the arrival of the tions amidst difficult weather conditions and diving vessels to the coast of the club. The divers high temperature and humidity. KUWAIT: The 29th pearl diving trip concludes will be honored after presenting their harvest of Secretary-General of KSSC Khalid Al-Foudari today with the ‘Qefal’ ceremony in the presence pearls to the representative of HH the Amir to said that this year’s diving trip was character- of Minister of Commerce and Industry and mark the end of the diving season. ized by many additions, most notably the new Acting Minister of State for Youth Affairs Khalid The diving trip started last Thursday with a slogan in order to enhance the efforts of HH the Al-Roudhan representing His Highness the Amir ‘Dasha’ ceremony under the slogan ‘One Gulf, one Amir to reunite brothers in GCC countries and Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at destiny’ in the presence of Education Minister safeguard Gulf unity. He added the heritage the Kuwait Sea Sports Club (KSSC) in Salmiya Mohammad Al-Fares. The Kuwaiti flag was raised, exhibition will have new sections with the par- from 4:30 pm. The diving trip from July 27 to marking the start of the diving season. The ticipation of divers’ families. The club invited the Aug 3 involved 13 traditional dhows with 200 dhows then headed to ‘Herat’ in Khairan, where public and the parents to attend the ceremony young men. there are plenty of oysters to practice the actual and enjoy the activities that will start at 3:30 The ceremony will begin with Roudhan tour- diving process over a whole week in the same old pm, including cultural competitions presented Khalid Al-Foudari ing an exhibition of art, collections and pictures traditional way practiced by the earlier genera- by Talal Al-Majid. LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

KUWAIT: Kuwaitis tour Al-Qurain House yesterday, which marked the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The Al-Qurain Martyr’s Museum is the home of a gruesome battle lasting 10 long hours between invading Iraqi troops and a group of Kuwait freedom fighters called the Al-Massilah group. The battle took place on February 24th, 1991, during the Iraq occupation of Kuwait. The battleground that this took place on is now home to the Al-Qurain Martyr’s Museum, a memorial for those lost during the Iraqi occupation. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Cybersecurity plan needed to keep threats at bay: Official KUWAIT: Kuwait’s national cybersecuri- ting-edge technology in hopes of ensur- ty strategy is vital to protect the country ing maximum cybersecurity. Moreover, from potential electronic threats, an offi- he revealed that a national cybersecurity cial said yesterday. Chairman of the center, which will be tasked with moni- Public Authority for Communications toring cybersecurity activities, would and Information (PACI) Salem Al- soon be launched as part of efforts to Uthaina touted the strategy as a com- develop cyber defense strategies. prehensive plan that would protect He highlighted the need to establish information security in the government an effective plan where all measures will and private sectors, as well as stave off be taken to guarantee rigid cybersecuri- cyber-attacks. ty. Cybersecurity procedures involve the He pointed out that the plan was use of technologies and practices concocted by an ad hoc committee amid designed to protect networks, comput- a rise in cybercrime, which would ers and programs from attacks, damage behoove the government to rely on cut- or unauthorized access. —KUNA

Municipality must supervise imported food: Councilor

By Meshaal Al-Enezi line for consumers’ health, including citi- zens and expats. KUWAIT: Deputy Chairman of the Separately, Municipal Council member Municipal Council Meshal Al-Juwaisri and chairman of the technical committee insisted that it is necessary for the Fahd Al-Sane did not like a statement by Municipality to supervise imported food the food and nutrition authority’s chairman that enters the country that is not fit for Essa Al-Kandari about mobile food labora- human consumption. He found it strange tories, and considering them as his for an entire apparatus to follow up tons achievement. “I introduced this issue dur- of imported food that entered the country ing my current membership in the without the knowledge of inspectors. He Municipal Council, on November 14, 2013 asked Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Minister to be exact,” he said. He added that it is not and State Minister for Municipality Affairs acceptable for the authority’s chairman to Mohammad Al-Jabri and Municipality take the kudos for the proposal and ignore Director Ahmad Al-Manfouhi to take to others. Sane asked Kandari to correct mat- task those who bring in tons of spoiled ters and hold those who made him make food. He said the municipality is the safety this statement responsible.

16.5 kg of spoiled food confiscated

By Hanan Al-Saadoun Information commented on a video footage circulated on social media and KUWAIT: Mubarak Al-Kabeer municipality showing workers of cleaning companies at inspectors cracked down on Abu Fateera Kuwait International Airport placing stores yesterday, and ended up issuing 23 garbage bags inside the inspection x-ray citations, removing 103 random ads, and system. The ministry said that the system is confiscating 16.5 kilograms of food that designated for checking the garbage bags was found to be unfit for human con- at Kuwait International Airport to check sumption. bags available at the transit, off limit areas and some other areas before leaving to Garbage bags make sure that no banned substances are Interior Ministry Relations and Security being smuggled. LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

In Brief

Israel’s violent intentions Kuwaiti oil price Dollar stable up to $49.30 pb ISTANBUL: Kuwait said that the Organization of at KD 0.301 Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the international com- KUWAIT: The price of Kuwaiti oil went up by 45 munity should work together to stave off Israel’s cents to $49.30 per barrel Tuesday after being at KUWAIT: The rate of the US Dollar and the Euro criminal actions. The remarks were made by Kuwait’s $48.85 pb the day before, said Kuwait Petroleum remained stable at KD 0.301 and KD 0.356 con- Assistant Foreign Minister for International Affairs Corporation (KPC) yesterday. The prices at the global Nasser Al-Heyn in an extraordinary OIC session held level were down due to data showing an increase in secutively, said the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Tuesday. “Israel’s fla- US oil reserves last week by 1.8 million barrels. The yesterday. The Sterling Pound was also stable at grant violation of the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque price of the Brent crude was down to $52.28 per KD 0.398, the Swiss Franc was unchanged at KD represents a new chapter in its violent and malicious barrel as in the case of the West Texas Intermediate, 0.312, and the Japanese yen was firm at KD tendencies,” said the Kuwaiti diplomat. — KUNA which was also down to $49.84 pb. —KUNA 0.002. — KUNA Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti women sit next to flags of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the beach outside a chalet last Tuesday in the port city of Khairan, 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of Kuwait City. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Kuwait donates $145,000 in medical supplies to Tanzania

DODOMA: Kuwait has delivered medical equipment worth $145,000 to a cardiac center in the eastern African nation of Tanzania. Tanzania’s Minister of Health and Community Development Ummy Mwalim received the medical sup- plies that will be used to equip an operating room in a cardiac cen- ter, read a statement Kuwait’s embassy in Tanzania. The medical aid would help prop up the impoverished nation’s ailing healthcare sector, where one out of every 100 children is affected by a heart disorder, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Tanzania Jassim Al- Najem revealed. Addressing a cer- emony where the supplies were delivered, Mwalim thanked Kuwait for the aid, saying that the new equipment would ultimately help save more lives. — KUNA

DODOMA: Kuwait’s Ambassador to Tanzania Jassim Al-Najem delivers the medical supplies. — KUNA THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 LOCAL

Kuwait Airways clinches award for inflight service

KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways has won an award for best onboard amenities in an annual travel exhi- bition held in the German city of Hamburg. Speaking yesterday, Fayez Al-Enezi, Kuwait Airways’ head of public relations, said that globe- trotters have chosen Kuwait’s national carrier as the airline with the most satisfactory in-flight services, through a poll issued on Global Traveler Magazine’s official website. He pointed out that Kuwait Airways edged out a number of reputable airlines to win the award, which was a testament to its top-notch service that has garnered the trust of passengers. Enezi added that travelers are guaranteed convenience and comfort when onboard a Kuwait Airways aircraft. One of the old- est airlines in the Gulf region, the Kuwaiti Government acquired full ownership of Kuwait Airways in 1962. —KUNA Psychiatric wellness’ social acceptance on rise in Kuwait More than 200,000 suffer depression-related disorders

KUWAIT: Life is rarely without its challenges; however, there are some issues that can be so overbearing that it seems impossible to move on. Whether it is the death of a loved one or overwhelming feelings of anxiety, it is impor- tant for the affected people to know that help is available for every problem life throws in your way. People seek psychiatric help for many rea- sons. The problems can be sudden, such as a panic attack, frightening hallucinations, thoughts of suicide, or hearing ‘voices.’ Or they ABK concludes summer may be more long-term, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiousness that internship program never seem to lift or problems functioning, causing everyday life to feel distorted or out KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK), in projects to deliver a hands-on learning of control. Despite the many benefits of psychotherapy for people suffering from mental issues, the neg- partnership with Lothan Youth experience with the objective of partici- ative social perception associated with it remains a deterrent factor for seeking help. Achievement Center (LOYAC) and the pants experiencing a real working environ- Talking relationship Manpower and Government Restructuring ment at a leading financial institution. It Psychotherapy, sometimes called talk ther- percent of Kuwait’s population suffer depres- an essential role in giving advice on how to Program (MGRP), announced the successful also offers students the opportunity to apy, is a treatment that involves a talking rela- sion, which is a very high rate compared to deal with such worries. conclusion of its annual summer internship enrich their knowledge of the banking tionship between a therapist and the patient. other countries, according to a senior psychia- Ajmi said that nowadays, people are program. The month-long program was world while emphasizing the importance It can be used to treat a broad variety of men- try consultant in Kuwait. accepting the psychiatrist with the youth cat- held at the ABK Training Center in Hawally of teamwork. tal disorders and emotional difficulties. “The percentage drops below four percent egory having the lion’s share. He added that and at the bank’s various branches and ABK is an avid supporter of education The goal of psychotherapy is to eliminate in Scandinavian countries and below 4.5 per- elderly also have become more tolerant offices. and has successfully built strong partner- or control disabling or troubling symptoms so cent in countries like Australia, India and towards seeking psychiatric help compared The program, which involved 6 students ships with many of Kuwait’s educational the patient can function better. Depending on Canada according to a recent study published with the old generation, saying that the emer- this year is aimed at young Kuwaiti univer- institutions to offer participating students a the extent of the problem, treatment may by the University of Queensland in Australia,” gence of technology has played a positive sity and college students and combines rewarding experience at a crucial point in take just a few sessions over a week or two or said Dr Abdullah Al-Hamadi, the head of the role in highlighting the role of psychiatrists in lectures, on-site assignments and team their educational journey. may take many sessions over a period of forensic unit at the Kuwait Center for Mental resolving many of the daily life’s complex years. Psychotherapy can be done individual- Health. issues. ly, as a couple, with a family, or in a group. Psychiatrists use a variety of treatments Social perception Not addictive including various forms of psychotherapy, Commenting on the issue of many patients Ajmi stressed that not every medicine pre- medications, psychosocial interventions and not seeking psychological treatment, Dr Faisal scribed by the psychologist can be addictive, other treatments (such as electroconvulsive Al-Ajmi, a Psychological and Educational saying that many people generalize that all therapy), depending on the needs of each Consultant at Najahat Psychological and psychological-related medicines are addictive. patient. Social Center said that in the past, patients He recalled many cases where patients diag- There are many forms of psychotherapy. used to be hesitant to seek this type of treat- nosed with depression or obsessive compul- There are psychotherapies that help patients ment due to the perception of the society for sive disorder do not take their medicines lead- change behaviors or thought patterns, psy- those seeking psychiatric help, besides their ing to Schizophrenia which is the most severe chotherapies that help patients explore the misconception and lack of knowledge over stages of mental illness. effect of past relationships and experiences the difference between the mental disorder He also asserted the importance of paying on present behaviors, and psychotherapies and psychological illness. He said that the attention to one’s behaviors, saying that many that are tailored to help solve other problems mental disorder cannot be treated whereas women neglect the hormone aspect, thus, in specific ways. the psychological illness can be treated by a leading to many psychological illnesses. From psychiatrist. the biological perspective, different studies Large number He added that the media somehow played have found that being religious increases More than 200,000 people in Kuwait suffer a role in defaming the role of the psychiatrist patients’ satisfaction and adherence to treat- disorders related to depression, a large num- and perceiving him as a “doctor for insane ment. This can be applied to Islam in the way ber compared to the country’s population of people only,” praising the role of the psychia- it helps with drug adherence through encour- nearly four million, according to official statis- trist in resolving many social and psychologi- aging Muslims to look after their health by tics release by the Ministry of Health ahead of cal issues with no prejudice. He noted that seeking advice and receiving treatment as KUWAIT: The Retired officers division of the Interior Ministry’s General Department the World Health Day last April 7th. The offi- with the increasing pressures and problems health is considered a gift from God, which of Service Centers hosted the weekly meeting for retired officers this past Tuesday. cial statistics seem to indicate that nearly 5-9 surrounding people, the psychiatrist can play should be cherished. — KUNA

Kuwait seeks cooperation with French Gendarmerie KUWAIT: Acting Undersecretary of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Major General Faleh Shujaa discussed yesterday with Colonel Bruno Gutierrez, the Qatar- based French military attachÈ, swapping expertise between the Guards and the French Gendarmerie. KNG said in a statement that the two sides discussed French support for Kuwait in its quest to attain mem- bership in the Association of the European and Mediterranean Police Forces and Gendarmeries. They also examined implementing the Kuwait National Guard’s Strategic Document for 2020, enti- tled ‘Security First,’ and designed to revamp all KNG units. The statement quoted Colonel Gutierrez as expressing satisfaction for the cooperation with the Guards since they endorsed a joint cooperation plan in training and armament last year. —KUNA

KUWAIT: Acting Undersecretary of Kuwait National Guards Major General Faleh Shujaa meets with Colonel Bruno Gutierrez, the Qatar-based French KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry concluded the first policewomen aircraft protection course. A total of 15 policewomen participated in the two-week course, and they were military attache. — KUNA honored during a ceremony attended by Interior Ministry and Kuwait Airways officials. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 For Pakistanis, China road runs one way US VP Pence: Balkans future is ‘in the West’

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HERAT: Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration in western Herat province of Afghanistan. — AP Shiites protest deadly Afghan attack Taleban bomber attacks NATO convoy

HERAT, Afghanistan: Thousands of Shiite perpetrators to justice and pledged to “take Afghanistan, have regularly been targeted by fire, injuring some demonstrators. worshippers had gathered for prayers, after protesters chanted slogans against the Islamic revenge” if it did not. Jilani Farhad, a IS jihadists over the last year. They accuse The governor’s spokesman said the police hearing the explosion. State group yesterday as they carried the spokesman for the governor of Herat police and troops of failing to protect them. chief of the district had been suspended for “When I arrived the mosque was full of coffins of victims of a mosque attack that province, said the death toll from the attack, “I lost all my loved ones, they even killed “negligence” and a delegation from Kabul had flesh and blood. I saw a mother crying and killed 33 people in the western Afghan city of in which two suicide bombers throwing children as young as seven. This wasn’t an been sent to investigate the attack. In a state- searching for her two children. She found one Herat. Up to 5,000 angry mourners, including grenades stormed the packed mosque, had attack on Shiites, this was an attack on all ment Wednesday, IS’s propaganda outlet them wounded inside the mosque, the other relatives of the dead, congregated near the risen to 33. Another 66 were wounded. It Afghans, all Muslims,” Farhad Dost, whose Amaq claimed it had killed “around 50 Shiites” was found dead in an ambulance,” he said. site of Tuesday’s suicide bomb attack as IS came a day after IS claimed a deadly assault cousin died in the assault, said. Members of and wounded 80 more in the attack, which Quoting survivors, he said the attackers claimed responsibility for the latest atrocity on the Iraqi embassy in Kabul as it extends its the Shiite community said police had fled also left young children dead. first opened fire on the worshippers, then targeting the minority community. “Death to footprint in the war-torn country. their checkpost, around 100 meters from the Witnesses described scenes of terror and threw grenades before finally blowing them- Daesh (IS)!” and “Down with fundamentalism”, Underscoring the nation’s insecurity, a mosque, after the two attackers struck at chaos, with emergency wards overwhelmed selves up inside the mosque. IS has claimed the demonstrators chanted, as the coffins Taliban suicide bomber yesterday rammed a around 8:00 pm (1530 GMT) on Tuesday. and survivors rushing victims to hospital in responsibility for a series of attacks killing were brought one by one and placed in a vehicle filled with explosives into a convoy of their own vehicles and even on foot. “There dozens of Shiites in Kabul over the past year, refrigerated lorry near the Jawadya mosque. foreign forces in the restive southern province Died in my hands weren’t enough ambulances... I tried to take a including twin explosions in July 2016 that The mourners, who were set to march to of Kandahar, causing an unspecified number Angry locals then clashed with the police small child to hospital but he died in my ripped through crowds of Shiite Hazaras, the cemetery to bury their dead, also of casualties. Shiites, a minority of around and set the checkpost on fire, according to hands,” Ali, who only gave one name, said. killing at least 85 people and wounding more demanded that the government bring the three million in overwhelmingly Sunni witnesses who reported that officers opened Farhad Afshar rushed to the mosque, where than 400.—AFP North Korea’s ICBM fires up fears in South for US alliance

SEOUL: North Korea’s latest missile test has the US, it said. And at that point, it concluded from the US Forces Korea, that prospect is extended the range of its weapons to much of gloomily, the answer “may not be yes”. almost unimaginable. But the reality is that mainland US and raised a new fear in the There remain doubts whether the North has things are heading in that very direction.” South: would Washington protect Seoul when mastered the technology needed for a missile that could put American cities in danger? The warhead to survive re-entry into the Earth’s August crisis? US is security guarantor for the democratic and atmosphere, or if it can miniaturize a nuclear At the same time, South Koreans fear the capitalist South, where 28,500 US troops are weapon to fit into a nose cone. But it claims to possibility of a pre-emptive strike by the US stationed to defend it from Pyongyang after have done so, and has undoubtedly made rapid against the North, which could trigger devas- the 1950-53 Korean War ended with a ceasefire technological advances since Kim Jong-Un came tating consequences even without Pyongyang instead of a peace treaty. to power in 2011, with the young leader over- resorting to nuclear weapons. It has massed The alliance with Seoul has also been a key seeing three nuclear tests and a string of missile conventional artillery within range of Seoul, pillar of Washington’s geopolitical strategy in launches. The North has for decades demanded which could inflict catastrophic damage on the Asia, where China is increasingly flexing its the US sign a peace treaty with Pyongyang and capital before being neutralized. The US has muscles as it seeks military clout commensu- withdraw its troops from the South. Visiting US hardened its stance over the North since rate with its economic might. But last week’s politicians always pledge that Washington is Friday’s test, with its ambassador to the UN, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test put committed to the alliance-Vice-President Mike Nikki Haley, saying: “The time for talk is over.” PANMUNJOM: In this photo tourists pose for photos as a South Korean soldier stands major US cities including Chicago and Los Pence, who toured the Demilitarized Zone that Influential US Senator Lindsey Graham said guard inside a pavilion at the Joint Security Area (JSA) within the Demilitarized Zone Angeles within range of a potential attack from divides the two Koreas in April, called it “ironclad Tuesday that President Donald Trump had told (DMZ) separating North and South Korea. — AFP the nuclear-armed North. Now South Korean and immutable”. But South Korea’s top-selling him he would go to war to prevent Pyongyang media and experts fear that could cast a cloud daily Chosun Ilbo questioned those reassurances developing a long-range nuclear-armed mis- only conventional arms, could leave a million line” with its latest missile achievements. over US commitment to the alliance, long following the ICBM test. sile, even if that meant disaster for the peninsu- dead or injured before US and South Korean “Whether we want it or not, the risk of unilat- described as “rock solid” by both sides. It was “hard to expect the US to help the la. “He’s got to choose between homeland forces prevailed. Secretary of State Rex eral military action by the US cannot be ruled “Would the Trump administration protect us South” if that risked a nuclear attack on security and regional stability,” Graham said in Tillerson later insisted the US was not trying to out at this point,” Jeung said. The possibility of a from an attack from the North when doing so America, it said in an editorial Monday, and fol- an interview with NBC. “If there’s going to be a topple the Kim regime. “We are not your ene- military conflict was “bigger than ever before”, he could risk putting the US in danger of a nuclear lowed up Tuesday warning: “The worst-case war to stop him, it will be over there. If thou- my. We’re not your threat, but you are present- added. Some observers fear an “August crisis”. attack?” JoongAng Ilbo, a major Seoul newspa- scenario is US troops withdrawing from the sands die, they’re going to die over there. ing an unacceptable threat to us, and we have Later this month the South and US are due to per, said in an editorial. It was only “a matter of Korean peninsula. “That is what North Korea They’re not going to die here. And he has told to respond,” he said. Jeung Young-Tae, director begin an annual joint army drill long criticized as time” before the North develops a fully-opera- ultimately wants,” it added. “For South Koreans me that to my face.” Experts say a months-long of military studies at the South’s Dongyang a rehearsal for invasion by the North-which tional, nuclear-tipped missile capable of hitting who have grown used to decades of protection conflict on the Korean peninsula, even using University, said Pyongyang had crossed a “red could respond with a major provocation. —AFP THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 INTERNATIONAL US sets September 1 date for start of N Korea travel ban

WASHINGTON: The United States yester- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea travel and for journalists in some circum- Warmbier, 22, a student at the hands of regimes that do not respect the day officially set a September 1 start date (DPRK),” read the restriction as it appeared stances. The ban is to remain in effect for University of Virginia, died in June after rule of law or basic human decency.” for a ban prohibiting its citizens from trav- Wednesday in the US government’s one year, unless it is revoked sooner by US being held for more than a year on charges Warmbier’s death added to already eling to North Korea. “The Department of Federal Register. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The travel of stealing a propaganda poster from a high tensions in the region over North State has determined that the serious risk “All United States passports are ban was first announced last month in North Korean hotel-and sent home in a Korea’s weapons ambitions, culminating in to United States nationals of arrest and declared invalid for travel to, in, or the wake of the death of American stu- mysterious coma that proved fatal. After two successful test launches by long-term detention represents imminent through the DPRK unless specially validat- dent Otto Warmbier who fell into a coma his death, President Donald Trump said he Pyongyang in recent weeks of an intercon- danger to the physical safety of United ed for such travel,” it added. An exemption after being imprisoned by Pyongyang was determined to “prevent such tragedies tinental ballistic missile that experts say States nationals traveling to and within the was noted for approved humanitarian during a tourist visit. from befalling innocent people at the could reach US territory.—AFP Netanyahu steps in to stop brawl of Israel, Jordan MPs Diplomatic tensions between Israel, Jordan escalate

JERUSALEM: It had all the ingredi- ents of a political brawl: a Jordanian and an Israeli lawmaker, both known for attention-seeking bluster, chal- lenged each other to a showdown yesterday on the border between ANKARA: This handout photo taken and released by the Turkish Prime their two countries. Everyone Minister’s Press Office shows Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, center, expected a fist fight - or at least a shouting match. Israel’s Oren Hazan chairing the Turkish Supreme Military Council (YAS) meeting at Cankaya and Jordan’s Yehiya al-Saoud were Palace in Ankara. —AFP each already on their way to the bor- der crossing on Allenby Bridge on Turkey replaces land, air, the River Jordan when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli lawmaker to naval forces commanders stand down. The showdown was averted but ANKARA: Turkey yesterday replaced the land, air war in countries on our southern border,” Prime the hyperbole from both sides and naval commanders of the military, in a major Minister Binali Yildirim told the meeting. reflects heightened diplomatic ten- shake-up of the armed forces just over a year after a Previously, such meetings were held at military sions between Israel and Jordan over failed coup bid. The decision from the nation’s top headquarters but are now hosted by the prime min- the escalation around a contested armed forces body-now dominated by ministers ister. Under Erdogan, the political influence of the Jerusalem shrine and over last rather than the military-marked another step in the once all-powerful military responsible for over- month’s deadly shooting at the growing control of the government over the once throwing governments four times since 1960 has Israeli Embassy in Amman. Israel and all-powerful Turkish armed forces. The Supreme been weakened, especially since the coup attempt. Jordan signed a peace treaty in 1994, Military Council (YAS) decided to remove land forces An emergency decree last year ruled deputy prime but ties are often strained over commander General Salih Zeki Colak, naval chief ministers as well as justice, foreign and interior minis- Israeli-Palestinian flare-ups. There Admiral Bulent Bostanoglu and air force command- ters could join the council. has also been widespread anger in JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, chairs the weekly cabinet meet- er General Abidin Unal, presidential spokesman Following the attempted putsch, the govern- Jordan over last month’s deadly ing at his office in Jerusalem. —AFP Ibrahim Kalin said. Colak will be replaced by General ment discharged 149 generals, almost half of the shooting in which an Israeli Embassy Hazan to a faceoff at the Allenby would meet al-Saoud and “make him Netanyahu that if the door to jihad Yasar Guler, currently head of the gendarmerie and military’s entire contingent at the time of 358. guard killed two Jordanians, includ- Bridge crossing after the Israeli an offer he can’t refuse.” His (holy war) was open, the Jordanians former deputy chief of staff, Kalin told reporters in Almost 8,000 people from the Turkish armed ing a 16-year-old. berated Jordan, claiming Israel spokesman Daniel Zirlin said the would stomp on them (Israelis) with Ankara. Bostanoglu will be replaced by Vice Admiral forces have been sacked over alleged links to the Authorities said the guard always “protects their posterior, day meeting would be “non-violent” and their shoes,” al-Saoud said. Hazan, Adnan Ozbal and General Hasan Kucukakyuz would Gulen movement under the state of emergency opened fire after the teen attacked and night. They need a little reedu- would carry “a message of reconcilia- who made headlines earlier this year replace Unal as air force commander, he said. Their imposed after the coup bid. Over 4,800 were him with a screwdriver during a fur- cation.” tion and peace.” when he snapped an unexpected new roles start on August 30, Kalin added. Chief of from the land forces, state media reported last niture delivery. Hazan and al-Saoud, Hazan picked up the gauntlet but Al-Saoud struck a harsher tone, selfie with President Donald Trump Staff General Hulusi Akar is however to stay in his month. Hundreds more personnel have been sus- both provocative politicians, had struck a more jocular tone ahead of telling reporters on his way to the after he landed in Tel Aviv, was head- job. Kalin, the presidential spokesman, did not elab- pended in a military shaken by the unprecedent- quarreled publicly in recent days, the rendezvous, posting photos of crossing that he was “serious about ing to the bridge on Wednesday orate on the reasoning for their exit, but thanked the ed purge which has affected most of the Turkish exchanging barbs through media getting a haircut and tweeting: “A going to the bridge and beating up morning when the prime minister’s men for their service. public sector including education. statements. Al-Saoud challenged gentleman is never late!” He said he this dirty person.” “We want to tell office called. —AP The decision to replace the commanders also received the necessary go-ahead from President Fresh blood Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the spokesman said. The Guler, the incoming land forces commander, was council usually meets only once a year but this is the abducted and held for several hours with the Chief At 96, Prince Philip finally retires third meeting since the July 15, 2016 coup bid of Staff General Hulusi Akar and other military fig- Fears grow for blamed on the US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah ures on the night of the attempted overthrow. Some LONDON: Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband will be missed on the public stage,” said William Gulen. He denies the charges. The government Turkish media speculated over whether Guler would Moroccan activist of Queen Elizabeth II, conducted his final solo Cook, 89, whose grandson was one of the Royal upped the civilian component of the council follow- take over from Akar, including opposition daily public engagement yesterday, overseeing a mili- Marines being honored by the prince. “But he’s ing the failed coup, giving more place to govern- Cumhuriyet which said there was “no obstacle” left in on hunger strike tary parade in the pouring rain that capped a life- got a lot of young people coming up, I think he’s ment ministers than military figures. front of Guler to become chief of staff. But Akar now time of service. The Duke of Edinburgh, wearing a set a wonderful example but they can’t better it,” appears set to stay in his job until at least 2019. RABAT: Human rights groups have raised fears for a raincoat and bowler hat, met members of the he added alongside wife Ella, who had set up Fight against terror Injecting fresh blood into the top brass, the detained Moroccan activist who was hospitalized a Royal Marines and veterans-many younger than camp with picnic chairs outside the palace gates. The decision comes with the army still fighting council promoted 61 colonels to admiral or general month into a hunger strike over his arrest following him-before taking the salute in the forecourt of The duke and the queen have been gradu- an insurrection by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) status while another six generals and admirals were protests in the troubled Rif region. Detained in the Buckingham Palace. Hundreds of well-wishers ally reducing their duties in recent years, hand- in the southeast of Turkey that in recent years has given top rank status from August 30 onwards, northern town of Al-Hoceima in late June and held in clutching umbrellas gathered outside the gates ing over to the younger royals, including heir- claimed the lives of hundreds of members of the Kalin said. Other decisions the council made Casablanca’s Oukacha prison, 34-year-old Rabii to cheer on the prince, who is famed for his salty to-the-throne Prince Charles and his son Prince security forces. It also waged a long campaign inside include extending eight generals’ terms by a year Elablaq immediately began refusing food to demand and often politically incorrect sense of humor. William. Philip “may choose to attend engage- Syria to oust Kurdish militia and jihadists from the while 168 colonels had theirs lengthened by two his release. “His health has been deteriorating ever ments alongside the queen from time to time”, border area. “The biggest threat to our fight against years, the defense ministry said in a statement on since,” said Rachid Benali, coordinator of a group a spokeswoman said, while stressing that the terror is ongoing instability, lack of authority and civil its website. —AFP defending detainees from the Rif, a predominantly 91-year-old monarch was not retiring. “Her Berber region gripped by months of unrest. Majesty will continue to carry out a full pro- Elablaq’s defence lawyer, Abdessadek El gram of official engagements with the support Bouchtaoui, said people close to his client had “repeat- of members of the royal family,” the palace said edly tried to persuade him to stop, but he was always In Rwanda vote, people knew earlier this year. determined to go all the way”. Hunger strikers typical- the winner a long time ago ly experience dizziness, joint pain and headaches in ‘Experienced plaque-unveiler’ the first two weeks, followed by uncontrollable vomit- KIGALI, Rwanda: In the eyes of some voters late Col. Patrick Karegeya, a former intelli- ing in the third or fourth week. They can lose up to 20 The queen once described her husband as Philippe Mpayimana, a fresh-faced former gence chief who became a prominent dissi- percent of their body weight within a month, and the “my strength and stay”-although the duke him- self is self-deprecating, joking earlier this year journalist who is running for president of dent but was found dead in January 2014, risk of death rises dramatically after 50 days. LONDON: Britain’s Prince Philip, Rwanda, is just a clown. Otherwise, they ask, apparently strangled, in South Africa. Dozens of people including defense lawyers and that he was the “world’s most experienced why would he be running against longtime Karegeya’s widow, who now lives in the human rights activists held a sit-in on Tuesday in front Duke of Edinburgh, in his role as plaque-unveiler”. Observers pay tribute to his President Paul Kagame? Some of United States, said of Kagame: “I think he is a of the Casablanca hospital where Elablaq was admit- Captain General, Royal Marines, energy, intelligence and commitment to his Mpayimana’s campaign venues are nearly man with an endless hatred, even to those ted the previous day. They denounced his “arbitrary” attends a Parade to mark the finale causes, from scientific and technological empty of people, underscoring a widespread he has put in the grave like my husband.” arrest, expressed fears for his health and called for of the 1664 Global Challenge on the research, the conservation movement, and belief among Rwandans that Friday’s elec- Leah Karegeya said six family members, him and other detainees to be released. On Saturday, Buckingham Palace Forecourt in young people. One of his biographers, Gyles tion is just another coronation for Kagame, including her sister Goretti Kabuto, are in King Mohammed VI pardoned more than a thousand central London. —AFP Brandreth, told BBC radio that “he’s been the who won 93 percent of the votes in the last detention in Rwanda because of their ties to detainees, including 40 people under arrest for taking busiest royal. Every year, he and (his daughter) election. In the tidy capital, Kigali, there is lit- her late husband. part in the Rif protests, but more than 150 Rif The ceremony was the last of 22,219 solo Princess Anne vie to which of them does more”. tle hint of the coming vote. activists, including protest leader Nasser Zefzafi, public engagements conducted by the former While Prince Philip’s life had not turned out Presidential candidates are barred from Climate of fear remain behind bars. naval officer since his wife ascended to the as expected, Brandreth said the duke once told putting campaign posters in most public Two decades of often deadly attacks on Two days later, an Al-Hoceima court sentenced 16 throne in 1952. It marked the end of a charity him: “I tried to make the best of it... I had to try places, including schools and hospitals. The political opponents, journalists and rights people to between four months and a year in jail for challenge in which the marines ran 1,664 miles to support the queen as best I could, without electoral commission vets candidates’ cam- activists have created a “climate of fear” taking part in a banned July 20 protest that was vio- over 100 days to mark the founding of the com- getting in the way.” The prince has made head- paign messages, warning that their social ahead of Rwanda’s election, Amnesty lently broken up by security forces. Protests erupted in mando force in 1664. Philip, who served with dis- lines for politically incorrect jokes, but he uses media accounts could be blocked otherwise. International said in a report last month. the region last October after a fishmonger was crushed tinction during World War II, was made captain it to break the ice, and many view it as a wel- “Some people here even don’t know names “There are many unknown prisons in this to death in a rubbish truck as he tried to retrieve a general of the corps in 1953, taking over from the come contrast to the queen’s more formal of candidates running against Kagame,” said country, and many people have vanished swordfish confiscated for being caught out of season. queen’s father king George VI. It is one of more reserve. Gruff in public-he hates media inter- Chris Munyaneza, a university lecturer who and died there,” said one supporter of oppo- Demands for justice later snowballed into a wider than 780 organizations of which he has been views-he is also widely credited for keeping his lives in Kigali. “People are not bothered.” sition candidate Habineza, Charlotte social movement named Al-Hirak al-Shaabi, calling for patron, president or a member. family together during the turmoil of his chil- “There is no excitement because people Umutesi. “My brother disappeared for a long jobs, development and an end to corruption.—AFP He has also carried out 637 visits abroad on dren’s divorces and the death of Diana, knew the winner a long time ago,” said time and we didn’t find him until much later. his own and given almost 5,500 speeches. “He princess of Wales. —AFP another Kigali resident who insisted on We need a change before it is too late.” anonymity for his safety. Rwandan authorities, including Kagame, Kagame has been de facto leader or presi- deny critics’ claims that the government tar- dent of the East African nation of 12 million gets dissidents for assassination or disap- US, Europe push UN for action people since his rebels ended its 1994 geno- pearances. cide. While he remains popular for presiding Others insist the president has wide- over impressive economic growth, he inspires spread support. Eric Ndushabandi, a profes- over Iran rocket launch fear among some Rwandans who say he uses sor of political science at the National the powers of the state to remove perceived University of Rwanda, said many admire UNITED NATIONS: The United States, backed by endorse a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Iran, informed and timely conclusion as to what action opponents. Three potential candidates for Kagame as a “visionary” leader who united a France, Britain and Germany yesterday pushed for Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the should be taken,” said the letter. Haley has repeatedly Friday’s election were disqualified by the country scarred by the 1994 genocide, in action at the UN Security Council following Iran’s United States. Under that resolution which lifted called on the council to respond to Iran’s missile tests, electoral commission for allegedly failing to which over 800,000 Tutsis and moderate launch of a satellite rocket, described by Washington sanctions in exchange for curbs on Iran’s nuclear pro- but Russia has said Iran is not in violation of the reso- fulfil certain requirements, including collect- Hutus were massacred by Hutu extremists. as a threatening and provocative step. US gram, Tehran is “called upon” to refrain from carrying lution. The four countries called on Iran to “immedi- ing enough signatures. “People are influenced by the traumatic situ- Ambassador Nikki Haley argued in a letter on behalf out launches of missiles capable of delivering ately cease” all ballistic missile activities and said the Two others - Mpayimana and Frank ation of the genocide and conflictual politics of the four countries that the Simorgh space launch nuclear weapons. international community must also “send a clear mes- Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of in the past and no one is ready to go back,” vehicle system, “if configured as a ballistic missile” sage to Iran.” Rwanda - were cleared to run. The 59-year- Ndushabandi said. would have a range of over 300 kilometers and What action should be taken They requested that UN Secretary General old Kagame has already claimed victory, Meanwhile opposition rallies often flop, enough payload capacity to carry a nuclear warhead. Iran has repeatedly said that it is not seeking to Antonio Guterres report to the council on Iran’s ballis- telling a rally in July that the winner of the apparently because some people are afraid “This launch therefore represents a threatening develop nuclear weapons and is not in violation of tic missile and space launch activities. Iran’s foreign election is already known: “The day of the to be seen associating with the president’s and provocative step by Iran,” said the letter seen by the resolution. In the letter, the United States said the ministry on Saturday said it will continue “with full presidential elections will just be a formality.” opponents. In the southeastern town of AFP. Iran launched the rocket on July 27, prompting technology necessary for the space launch vehicle power” its missile program and criticized the US sanc- He pointed to a constitutional amendment Nyamata, where independent candidate the United States to impose sanctions on six compa- was “closely related to those of ballistic missiles, in tions as “hostile, reprehensible and unacceptable.” after a referendum in 2015 that allows him to Mpayimana held his first campaign rally, only nies that Washington said were linked to Iran’s missile particular to those of an intercontinental ballistic mis- Tehran has accused the US administration of seeking stay in power until 2034. Ahead of the polls, about 15 people - most of them children - program. “Iran’s longstanding program to develop sile.” It argued that the missile technology control to weaken the nuclear deal that US President Donald tension has been growing following the attended. Police last week arrested the may- ballistic missiles continues to be inconsistent with UN regime defined any ballistic missile system with a 500 Trump branded “the worst deal ever” during his elec- mass retirement of over 800 army officers - or of the western district of Rubavu, Jeremie Security Council Resolution 2231 and has a destabi- kilogram payload and a range of at least 300 kilome- tion campaign. Despite criticism of the nuclear deal, rare before an election - and the reported Sinamenye, over allegations that he and lizing effect in the region,” said the letter. ters as being capable of delivering a nuclear weapon. the US administration has certified that Iran was in arrest of at least four senior officers. some of his staff prevented voters from Resolution 2231 was passed two years ago to This information should “allow the council to draw compliance with the agreement.—AFP The arrests include a man related to the attending Mpayimana’s rallies. —AP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 Italy enforces NGO boat crackdown as migrant flux slows

ROME: Italy yesterday began enforcing a the crew had not been arrested, but aid vessel to another while still at sea, Interior Ministry said 11,193 people had ther support for Libya in the form of a controversial code of conduct for charity could not immediately provide further which they say could result in avoidable been registered at Italian ports in July, naval mission comprised of a logistics ship boats rescuing migrants in the details of the coastguard operation. Only deaths. Some 600,000 mostly African compared with 23,552 in July 2016. and patrol boat dedicated to supporting Mediterranean as new figures revealed a three of the nine NGO’s operating search- migrants have arrived in Italy from Libya Arrivals for the first seven months of this Libyan coastguard activities. sharp drop in the numbers of people arriv- and-rescue activities in waters off Libya since the start of 2014, putting the coun- year were 95,214, up 0.78 percent on the Officials believe boats being sent back ing from Libya. have accepted the new rules, which try’s reception facilities under strain and same period last year. to Libyan ports will have a powerful A boat operated by Germany’s Jugend Italian authorities say are necessary to the centre-left government under pres- Italy has been working with the Libyan deterrent effect on would-be migrants Rettet, one of several NGO’s which have ensure the boats are not effectively sure over the crisis. For most of this year authorities to strengthen the north considering paying traffickers for passage refused to sign the code, was intercepted encouraging migrants to embark on the the numbers of new arrivals have pointed African state’s coastguard with training to Europe. off Lampedusa and escorted to the outly- perilous crossing. to 2017 breaking all previous records. and new equipment in the hope of mak- But the approach has been criticised ing Italian island for “routine checks”, a The NGOs have particularly objected But July, normally a busy month, saw ing it more effective in policing traffickers by international rights groups who say coastguard spokesman said. to a requirement to allow an Italian police the trend reversed, suggesting various and intercepting migrant boats before people returned to troubled Libya face The organization said its boat, the official to travel on each boat and a ban efforts to close down the Libya-Italy route they reach international waters. The Italian detention in squalid camps and abuse at Iuventa, had not been impounded and on moving rescued migrants from one to Europe could be having an impact. The parliament was yesterday discussing fur- the hands of traffickers.—AFP US VP Pence: Balkans future is ‘in the West’

Pence voices support for nations threatened by Russian influence

PODGORICA, Montenegro: Vice President Mike Pence said yesterday the future of the Balkans belongs in the West, reaffirming US commitment to the still-tense European region amid strong Russian pressure to assert its historical influence there. Pence was speaking in Montenegro - a small Balkan country that joined NATO this year despite Moscow’s anger. It was his third and final stop in a European trip that saw him voicing sup- port for nations threatened by Russian influence ALGECIRAS: Chief of the port police protection Manuel Alcazar controls the queues and highlighting US commitment to its allies embarking on ferries bound for Tangier at the Algeciras port. — AFP overseas amid worsening ties with Moscow. “We truly believe the future of the Western Every summer, Spain hosts Balkans is in the West,” Pence said in Podgorica, the capital. “We look forward to affirming the annual exodus to north Africa commitment of the United States to building relationships and strengthening ties between ALGECIRAS, Spain: It’s the largest annual arrive even more tired. “I’ve done my back the European community, the Western Balkans human migration in Europe: millions of in trying to sleep,” says Hamid Hafid, with a and the United States of America. “I bring greet- people from France, Belgium and Italy cross mix of resignation and humor, having come ings from President Donald Trump who sent me Spain every summer to spend their holi- from Agen in southern France. “It’s hard here as a visible sign of the alliance that we now days with family in north Africa. This year, and long,” adds his friend Said Khadrouf, enjoy through NATO,” he added. close to three million are expected to make drinking from his water bottle. The Western Balkans refer to countries in the the trip there and back through 16 ports in former Yugoslavia that aspire to or have already PODGORICA: US Vice President Mike Pence waves at the Adriatic Charter Summit in Podgorica. — AFP Spain, Morocco and Algeria in an exodus High security joined Western institutions including the President Donald Trump - who once called NATO denied the allegations. Serbia is Russia’s only that presents a huge logistical challenge. In After spending time back home, they European Union and NATO. It also includes an obsolete organization - would leave them to remaining ally in the Balkan region, although 2016, Spain’s civil protection agency regis- will all go back north again in August and Albania. Montenegro joined NATO in June. the Russian sphere of influence. Pence’s trip Belgrade formally says it wants to join the tered 2.8 million passengers crossing the the first half of September under the Russia had considered the country of 620,000 appeared intended to alleviate those fears. European Union. country, and it expects even more to make watchful eye of Spanish security agents. To people, with an army of some 2,000 soldiers, its “NATO is made up of large countries and small Serbia has been beefing up military ties with the trip this year. avoid illegal immigration and fearing traditional Slavic ally. Pence, who is expected to countries but the US has no small allies, and we Moscow, while also maintaining a partnership As a result, some 13,000 police officers extremist attacks, agents from 16 other attend on Wednesday a summit of Balkan lead- cherish our new alliance with Montenegro relationship with NATO. Earlier in his tour, Pence have been mobilized on the Spanish side, European countries have been mobilized to ers, praised Montenegro for standing up to through NATO,” Pence said. pledged support for the former Soviet republic along with translators and Red Cross volun- work with officers in Spain. Last year, they Russian pressure. Its accession to NATO, Pence During a formal dinner with Montenegro of Georgia, and met with the presidents of three teers. Said Arrhamani, who lives in France’s checked 1.6 million passengers, Spanish said, is “a sign of the strength of this country ten President Filip Vujanovic on Tuesday evening, NATO countries - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - northeastern Ardennes region, knows the police said. Manuel Alcazar, the port’s chief years after independence.” Pence said Montenegro’s “courage, particularly in in the Estonian capital of Tallinn, where he said route off by heart, having done it since he of protection, says all this activity takes its the face of Russian pressure, inspires the world that “an attack on one of us is an attack on us all.” was a kid when his family would spend toll on the port, one of the biggest in Russian pressure and I commend you for that.” Georgia and the three Baltic nations were all their summer holidays in Rabat in Morocco. Europe. Sitting in front of a high-definition Pence is the highest-ranking American official Russia is accused of masterminding an occupied for nearly five decades by Soviet troops It’s now his turn to drive his four young screen in his office, where he examines the to visit the small Adriatic state in 100 years. The attempted coup in Montenegro in October to before regaining their independence in 1991 children more than 2,000 kilometers down footage of close to 700 security cameras, he pro-Western Balkan states had feared that prevent it from joining NATO. Moscow has after the collapse of the Soviet Union. — AP to the port of Algeciras in Spain’s south, explains that on peak days, authorities give through which more than half of those priority to passengers. This, however, crossing the country transit. means that the loading of trucks carrying Brazil’s Michel Temer: Political “Thirty years ago, this was pretty merchandise goes slower. unhealthy,” says the 36-year-old in the port And this is an important part of the where a hectic atmosphere reigns, with activity of a port which deals with mer- plotter who risks losing the game cars, trucks and buses filling all available chandise from Spanish textiles group parking spaces, waiting to board ferries. Inditex, spare parts for car-maker Renault, “We could wait two days before boarding, which has a factory in Tangier, agricultural and there were traffic jams that reached products and seafood. But for shipping the outskirts of Algeciras. “Now there are companies, the annual exodus is good for agents who speak to us in French and business, particularly for those who oper- guide us until the end.” As drivers approach ate in the Strait of Gibraltar-they make 40 southern Spain, road signs also appear in percent of their annual turnover between Arabic giving directions to the ports. mid-June and mid-September. The mass migration wave also creates temporary Longer but cheaper jobs in Algeciras, a city of 120,000, where At the Algeciras port, most cars-some 28,000 direct and indirect posts depend on modest, others expensive-are filled with the port. clothes, food, nappies and blankets. While Among these are more than 200 young some holidaymakers eat and chat, others people wearing fluorescent yellow shirts sleep inside their car or lie down on carpets in who help direct the traffic and count the the shade, and still more smoke hookah vehicles with the help of smartphones. pipes. Children play football nearby. “We left Isabel Corrales, about to start her last year Nice (in southeastern France) yesterday at of studying administration and finance at nine at night, and we arrived this afternoon,” university, is one such temporary worker. says Karima Bel Hafout, travelling to Rabat via She’s been doing this every summer for five Tangier with her husband and two children. years, and the money earned-close to 1,000 “It’s close to 2,000 kilometers, but we euros-helps her finance her studies. “This save 2,700 euros compared to taking the money is very welcome,” she says with a plane.” Others have taken the bus, and large smile. — AFP 46 years on, family of S African BRASILIA: Deputies from opposition parties carry a banner that reads in Portuguese ‘Temer Out!’ during a key vote by the lower chamber of activist call for murder charge Brazil’s Congress on whether to suspend Brazil’s President Michel Temer and put him on trial over an alleged bribery scheme to line his pock- ets, in Brasilia, Brazil. — AP PRETORIA: A South African policeman pres- truth. “Rodrigues is standing by what he ent at the suspicious death of a anti- said in 1972. By not being truthful he’s ask- RIO DE JANEIRO: Michel Temer is the ultimate Coup plotter Declaring he was not looking for popularity, he apartheid campaigner in 1971 should be ing to be prosecuted. He’s not making political kingmaker who rose unexpectedly to That rise to power fits Temer’s style perfectly. said would dedicate his inherited mandate-which charged with murder, a court heard yester- things easy for himself,” Timol’s younger take Brazil’s presidency himself but now faces a Never popular or keen on electoral politics, he lasts until the end of 2018 — to implementation of day as the official version of events came brother Mohammad said. vote by lawmakers on whether he should be originally got the vice presidency thanks to his painful economic austerity reforms. Rarely taking under harsh scrutiny. Joao Rodrigues, a for- tried for corruption. Known in his long career as ability to bring Rousseff’s Workers’ Party the sup- part in events where he might encounter regular vot- mer member of the feared security police, Judge questions evidence a backroom dealer, the 76-year-old head of the port of the centrist PMDB. Rousseff was a former ers, Temer picked a new cabinet that looked a lot like was allegedly the last officer to have been Both the lawyers for Timol’s family and powerful, opportunistic PMDB party has been communist guerrilla and Brazil’s first female him-a collection of elderly, wealthy, white men. The with Ahmed Timol before Timol plunged to the state have raised multiple doubts over playing the longest of games. And it’s a game president, while Temer was the epitome of strategy worked with Brazil’s business community his death from the 10th-floor of Rodrigues’ account of how the 29-year-old the son of Lebanese immigrants with a fancy for Brazil’s deeply established white male elite. The and a majority in Congress, which believes that aus- Johannesburg police headquarters. communist recruit fell to his death. “I have poetry seemed to have won handily until a few two made an odd fit. When Rousseff’s enemies terity will help roll back more than a decade of leftist Rodrigues has faced three days of intensive heard evidence from witnesses... which months ago. began circling ahead of her 2016 impeachment, Workers’ Party rule and exit a two-year recession. questioning at the High Court inquest in says to me that your story is not probable,” First came accusations of obstruction of jus- Temer publicly stayed clear. But among ordinary Brazilians Temer quickly Pretoria into Timol’s death and has at times Judge Billy Mothle told Rodrigues yester- tice in May and the opening of a probe that However, he worked behind the scenes became as hated as Rousseff, with approval ratings given contradictory accounts of the incident day. Rodrigues had told the court that could see him stripped of office. Then in June against Rousseff with his ally in the PMDB, the into single digits. Whenever he speaks on televi- of 46 years ago. Timol was not mistreated and had jumped the country’s highest election court debated on lower house speaker and consummate political sion, horn honking and pot banging can be heard “You collaborated with the security out of the window after becoming fearful. national television whether bribes and unde- operator Eduardo Cunha. It was Cunha who in major cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. He branch to cover up various crimes: firstly “I only saw him from the side... but he clared donations had invalidated Temer’s entire steered the impeachment procedure through in was even booed loudly in the Maracana stadium the torture (of Timol)... as well as his mur- did not have any injuries,” added Rodrigues, mandate. A narrow not-guilty verdict by the 2016 and Temer, rising to the top job without when he opened the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. der,” said the Timol family lawyer Howard who claimed that Timol barged past him to court’s seven judges saved Temer from immedi- having to go to the polls, who benefited most. Varney. “We will be submitting to this court jump out of the window when he was left ate disaster-but not embarrassment. Now, Temer Rousseff publicly branded the pair coup plot- Dirty washing that the court recommend... that you be alone with the detainee. But Varney said stands accused of taking bribes from a meat- ters-a harsh claim in a country that endured a And while portraying himself as dedicated to charged with perjury (and) the murder of that Timol had suffered serious injuries packing industry executive-part of a wider scan- 1964-85 dictatorship after a military takeover. Brazil’s future, Temer fell victim to his own past. Ahmed Timol.”Rodrigues, 78, has strenu- ahead of his plunge-a claim supported by dal sucking in major politicians of every stripe. The obstruction of justice allegations center on ously denied harming Timol or any involve- two independent pathologist reports sub- ment in his death, telling both the new mitted to the court. “He could barely walk If two-thirds of deputies in the lower house of Out of touch the accusation that he approved paying hush inquest and an inquest in 1972 that Timol let alone get up and storm to the window Congress accept the charge, Temer will be sus- Temer’s personal side became better known money to Cunha, who is in prison after being died by jumping out the window. “I do not and dive out,” said Varney. pended for 180 days and go on trial at the after he ascended to the presidency. He had convicted of corruption. concur with counsel’s submission,” Rodrigues had also claimed that Timol’s Supreme Court. Analysts say he has enough sup- served three times as speaker of the lower house And the election court case revolved around Rodrigues said after Varney accused him of dash for the window “happened in a split port to survive the vote. This all sounds familiar: of Congress and been president of the PMDB for allegations that Temer and Rousseff’s ticket in murder and other crimes. second” and caught him off guard. “It a Brazilian president fighting to keep his or her 15 years. But to the public it was perhaps more 2014 was financed by dirty money. Similar cases Timol’s family has campaigned for would not be possible to run, open the job. A year ago it was leftist president Dilma interesting that he was married to a former beau- have been opened by investigators in so-called decades for a new probe to overturn the window and dive,” said Varney, quoting Rousseff who was being hounded from office for ty queen, Marcela Tedeschi, four decades his jun- operation “Car Wash” against scores of other 1972 court verdict that he had committed the report of an aeronautical expert. “It the relatively technical crime of breaking ior. It turned out that Temer also enjoyed writing politicians, including many close allies of Temer suicide. They had initially said they did not was impossible in those circumstances accounting rules. Temer, her conservative vice poetry, even if his verses are a favorite target for and a third of his own cabinet. For months he want to bring prosecutions against those and is yet another example of a transpar- president in a prickly coalition, took over and mockery by liberals on social media networks. seemed to stay above it all. Now he too has been involved but simply wanted to learn the ent fabrication.” — AFP promised to put Latin America’s biggest country Temer, however, seemed happier with his image sucked into the “Car Wash” gyre-and his fate rests back on track. as a distant politician. with lawmakers. — AFP

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 INTERNATIONAL North Korea’s Kim a ‘maniac’: Philippines’ Duterte MANILA: North Korean leader Kim “He is playing with dangerous toys pen to us. We won’t be able to plant Wang Yi will also be in Manila for the tions last year, has come under fire Jong-Un is a “maniac” who could and this crazy man, do not be fooled anything productive.” Under Kim’s security forum, which is hosted by the from foreign leaders over his war on destroy Asia by triggering a nuclear by his face, that chubby face that leadership, Pyongyang has accelerated 10-member Association of Southeast drugs that has claimed thousands of war, Philippine President Rodrigo looks nice,” Duterte, 72, said of Kim in a its nuclear ambitions, in defiance of Asian Nations (ASEAN). The ministers lives and led to warnings by rights Duterte said yesterday, ahead of a nationally televised speech. international condemnation and multi- will express “grave concern” over groups that he may be overseeing a regional summit to be attended by the “That son-of-a-whore maniac, if he ple sets of United Nations sanctions. North Korea’s nuclear missile test, crime against humanity. He typically regime’s foreign minister. Using char- makes a mistake then the Far East will North Korea last week conducted according to a draft copy of the chair- flavors his speeches with crude lan- acteristically crude language, Duterte become an arid land. It must be its second intercontinental ballistic man’s statement obtained by AFP and guage and jokes deemed by many to teed off against Kim ahead of a stopped, this nuclear war, because (if) missile test, which led Kim to boast he scheduled to be released on Tuesday be offensive, including about rape. regional security meeting in Manila a limited confrontation blows up here, could strike any target in the United next week at the end of the ASEAN Duterte last year called then US presi- where the hermit state’s ballistic mis- I tell you the fallout, the soil, the States. US Secretary of State Rex Regional Forum. dent Barack Obama a “son of a w***e” sile tests will be a hot agenda item. resources. I don’t know what will hap- Tillerson and Chinese Foreign Minister Duterte, who won presidential elec- for criticizing the drug war.—AFP For Pakistanis, China road runs one way ‘Friendship Highway’ has no benefit for Pakistan

TASHKURGAN, China: The China-Pakistan China has upgraded the treacherous mountain his full name. But he said tariffs on imported Friendship Highway runs over 1,300 kilometers road better known as the Karakoram Highway. Pakistani goods are “not declared. Today it’s five from the far western Chinese city of Kashgar While both countries say the project is mutu- percent, tomorrow maybe 20. Sometimes, they through the world’s highest mountain pass and ally beneficial, data shows a different story. just say this is not allowed”. Three years ago, across the border. For China, the two-lane thor- Pakistan’s exports to China fell by almost eight Shah was charged between eight and 15 yuan oughfare symbolizes a blossoming partnership, percent in the second half of 2016, while per kilo to bring lapis lazuli, a blue stone. The nourished with tens of billions of dollars of infra- imports jumped by almost 29 percent. In May, duty has since soared to 50 yuan per kilo, he structure investment. But for many Pakistani Pakistan accused China of flooding its market said. Customs officials said the “elements influ- businessmen living and working on the Chinese with cut rate steel and threatened to respond encing prices were too many” for them to offer a side of the border, the road is a one way street. with high tariffs. “There are all of these hopes “definite and detailed list” of costs. “China says our friendship is as high as the and dreams about Pakistan exports,” said While large-scale importers can absorb the BANGKOK: Former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat, center, brother-in-law of tariffs, independent Pakistani traders have bene- Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra, arrives at the Supreme Court in Bangkok.—AFP fited little from CPEC, said Hasan Karrar, political economy professor at the Lahore University of Management Sciences. Alessandro Rippa, an Two Thai ex-PMs acquitted expert on Chinese infrastructure projects at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, said the of abusing power in protest highway “is not very relevant to overall trade” because “the sea route is just cheaper and BANGKOK: A Thai court acquitted two for- defendants “could not have anticipated faster”. The project is better understood as a tool mer prime ministers of abuse of power yes- that tear gas would cause danger to pro- for China to promote its geopolitical interests terday in a case involving the deadly dis- testers” and had not intended for police to and help struggling state-owned companies persal of an anti-government protest in attack protesters in a manner leading to export excess production, he said. 2008. A division of the Supreme Court death. acquitted Somchai Wongsawat, his deputy, Somchai thanked the court after its ver- Maybe it will be good Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, and two former dict and said he was grateful there was still Traders also face overbearing security in police officials, saying they did not intend justice in the country. Chavalit, another for- China. Over the last year, Beijing has flooded to endanger the demonstrators by quelling mer prime minister, did not comment. They Xinjiang, which has a large Muslim population, what had turned into a violent protest. could have faced up to 10 years in prison if with tens of thousands of security personnel Hundreds of people suffered injuries dur- they had been convicted. The ruling, how- and imposed draconian rules to eliminate ing a pitched battle that developed when ever, angered a small group of protesters “extremism”. Businessmen complain they are police tried to clear away protesters who outside the court, some of them partici- not allowed to worship at local mosques, while were blocking the entrance to the pants in the October 2008 protest. One shops can be closed for up to a year for import- Parliament complex. They wanted to stop woman shouted “Let them all get terrible ing merchandise with Arabic script. In June, on Somchai, who was prime minister, from diseases that can’t be cured and die painful the 300 kilometer trip between Kashgar and delivering his first policy statement. deaths!” as Somchai walked away. Tashkurgan, drivers were stopped at six police The protesters, who became known as Somchai was one of two pro-Thaksin checkpoints, while their passengers had to the “Yellowshirts” for their garb honoring prime ministers forced out of office in 2008 TASHKURGAN: This picture shows a woman collecting water from the Karakul Lake before the walk through metal detectors and show identi- the Thai king, were seeking to bring down by court decisions aided by the pressure of Karakorum mountain range next to the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, near Tashkurgan fication cards. Somchai’s government, which they Yellowshirt protests. Protesters occupied in China’s western Xinjiang province.—AFP Signs warn that officials can check mobile believed served as a proxy for former Prime the prime minister’s offices for three Himalayas and as deep as the sea, but it has no Jonathan Hillman, a fellow at the Center for phones for “illegal” religious content. Police offi- Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was oust- months and Bangkok’s two airports for heart,” said Pakistani businessman Murad Shah, Strategic and International Studies in cers interrupted an interview in Tashkurgan to ed in a 2006 military coup after being about two weeks. Thaksin’s sister, Yingluck as he tended his shop in Tashkurgan, 120 kilo- Washington. “But if you’re connecting with demand a shopkeeper hand over his smart- accused of corruption and disrespect for Shinawatra, was elected prime minister in meters from the mountain pass where trucks China, what are you going to be exporting?” phone and computer for inspection, an event he the monarchy. Two people died in the 2011 and also was forced to step down in line up to cross between China’s vast Xinjiang said occurs several times a week. Shah said that protest. At the time it appeared that many 2014 by a controversial court ruling sup- region and Pakistan. “There is no benefit for This is not allowed when he first arrived in the town, the intrusive of the injuries were caused by out-of-date ported by street protests against her. The Pakistan. It’s all about expanding China’s One answer is Nigerian “male enhancement” security made him nervous: “But now I’m used to tear gas canisters that exploded after being army shortly afterward ousted her govern- growth,” Shah said, as he straightened a display supplements: expired medications which it. I almost feel like I’m one of the police.” As he fired, but the court said blame could not be ment and remains in power today. of precious stones. Pakistani merchants in the oasis city of Hotan spoke, an alarm sounded. definitively assigned. In a separate trial, Yingluck declared her The remote town of around 9,000 is at the recently peddled to bearded Muslims walking He grabbed a crude spear, body armor and a Somchai is the brother-in-law of innocence on Tuesday and asked for “kind- geographic heart of Beijing’s plans to build a home from Friday prayers. The products were black helmet off his counter and rushed into the Thaksin, whose 2006 ouster triggered ness” from the court that will decide major trade artery-the China-Pakistan Economic typical of the kinds of small consumer goods street, where police had assembled over a dozen sometimes-violent battles for political pow- whether she mishandled a rice subsidy pro- Corridor (CPEC) — connecting Kashgar to the brought by Pakistani traders into Xinjiang: medi- people for impromptu counter-terrorism drills. er. Thaksin’s supporters see the various gram that allegedly lost billions of dollars. Arabian Sea port of Gwadar. The project is a cine, toiletries, semi-precious stones, rugs and The exercises are held up to four times a day. criminal cases against him and his allies as Her bank account has been frozen after an crown jewel of China’s One Belt, One Road handicrafts. Pakistani businessmen in Xinjiang Stores are closed for several days if they do not attempts to erase his influence from Thai administrative court held her responsible (OBOR) initiative, a massive global infrastructure see few benefits from CPEC, complaining of participate. Back in Kashgar, Muhammad hopes political life. The defendants were accused for some of the losses. The verdict in program to revive the ancient Silk Road and con- intrusive security and capricious customs that CPEC will make life better, but he believes of exceeding their authority in allowing Yingluck’s case is to be issued Aug 25. nect Chinese companies to new markets around arrangements. the oppressive security will remain an obstacle. police to use force against the protesters. Thaksin has been in self-imposed exile the world. In 2013, Beijing and Islamabad signed “If you bring anything from China, no prob- He plans to give it another three years. But, he The court, the Supreme Court’s Criminal since 2008 to escape a prison sentence on agreements worth $46 billion to build transport lem,” said Muhammad, a trader in the ancient said, he cannot wait forever: “Many people have Division for Political Office Holders, said the a conflict of interest conviction.—AP and energy infrastructure along the corridor and Silk Road city of Kashgar, who declined to give already gone back.”—AFP Bangladesh court ends MPs’ power to sack judges DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has scrapped parliament’s power to sack top judges, in a landmark verdict that lawyers said yesterday bolstered the inde- pendence of the country’s judiciary. The country’s top court restored a military rule-era provision which allows only a Supreme Judicial Council, led by the chief justice, to remove judges found to have breached the judicial code of conduct. The full ruling released Tuesday was quickly hailed by lawyers as a crucial safe- guard for the freedom of the Muslim-majority nation’s secular judiciary. “The judgment declares the 16th amendment of the constitution as null and void. It means the highest court scraps the parliament’s power to remove top judges,” senior lawyer Syed Ahsanul Karim said. Karim said that because of the “landmark” judgment, the SRINAGAR: Villagers carry the body of Akeel Ahmed Bhat, a teenage boy, during his executive “will have no dominant role over the judici- funeral procession in Haal village, about 47 kilometers south of Srinagar, Indian con- ary”. Karim said if the amendment had been left in trolled Kashmir.—AP place, it would have made top judges “subservient” to the government as they would have been under con- THAILAND: This handout from the Prime Minister’s Office taken and received shows stant threat of removal. Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha using a ceremonial broom to help Curfew, strikes in Kashmir Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina brought the constitu- clean a street in a town in the province of Sakon Nakhon in northeastern Thailand, tional change allowing parliament-controlled by her after it was hit by floods.—AFP after top militant’s death ruling Awami League party-to remove top judges in September 2014. In May last year, the High Court SRINAGAR: Thousands of Indian police Kashmiri separatist leaders called for a declared the amendment illegitimate after a lawyer Floods in Thailand’s and troops enforced a lockdown yesterday strike following the death of Abu Dujana, a filed a public interest challenge. The Supreme Court led in parts of Kashmir, fearing violent reprisals senior rebel fighter from the Pakistan- by chief justice S K Sinha gave a provisional verdict last northeast kill 23 a day after a top militant commander and based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). month ruling against the government. two civilians were killed in clashes in the His death, heralded by Indian forces as “The 16th amendment has raised doubts about the BANGKOK: Heavy rains have brought triggering flash floods. “Sonca Storm disputed Himalayan territory. Residents in “a major achievement”, sparked protests independence of the judiciary and the court boldly some of the worst floods in years to caused flooding in more than 35 the old quarters of Srinagar, the main city and clashes with government forces across struck down that amendment,” said Shahdeen Malik, Thailand’s rural northeast where 23 peo- provinces,” he told residents, referring to in Indian-administered Kashmir, were the Kashmir Valley during which a young senior lawyer and law professor. “This indicates the ple have died over the past month, offi- a tropical storm that recently blew over ordered to stay indoors and obey the cur- man was killed and scores injured. A second assertiveness of the court to preserve and protect its cials said yesterday. Flash floods have dis- from the South China Sea. few as government forces patrolled streets protester died in hospital Wednesday. His independence,” he said. The Supreme Court has rupted air travel, inundated rail tracks and “Thai people need to understand that lined with steel barriers and razor wire. funeral was attended by hundreds of increased pressure on the government to frame a code swallowed farmland across the rice-farm- this area is a flood risk because we are fac- “I was not allowed by soldiers to leave mourners who pelted Indian soldiers with of conduct for lower court judges, who experts say are ing region of Isaan, affecting more than ing global warming,” added the junta chief, home for work. They are right outside my stones and chanted slogans calling for inde- heavily influenced by the government. one million Thais. Twenty-three people who joined rescue boats to hand out sur- door,” Gulzar Ahmed, a mechanic, said by pendence, witnesses said. Dujana’s death Experts say a formal code would curb the govern- have died since July 5, the disaster vival kits to stranded families. Ten provinces phone from his house in downtown has dealt one of the biggest blows to ment’s power to use lower courts to prosecute opposi- department said in a daily update. All are still battling severe floods as rains con- Srinagar. Schools and colleges were Kashmiri separatists since a charismatic tion leaders and activists on trumped-up charges. The were swept away by floodwaters and tinue to lash the upper part of the north- ordered shut for a second day to try to young commander, Burhan Wani, was shot law ministry has drafted rules, but the top court has drowned, an official said. east, according to the weather bureau. In avert student protests against Indian rule, dead in July last year. Wani’s killing sparked rejected them. Since coming to power in 2009, Hasina’s Junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha flew to January unseasonal monsoons deluged which frequently erupt into stone-throw- months of widespread protests against government has detained and charged tens of thou- the hardest-hit province of Sakon Thailand’s south, leaving over 30 dead and ing and clashes with troops. Shops and Indian rule and left nearly 100 civilians dead sands of opposition supporters. — AFP Nakhon yesterday to inspect a reservoir wrecking infrastructure across the banks also remained shut after three top and thousands injured. —AFP that had cracked under the downpour, region.—AFP NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 Trump backs stiff curbs on legal immigration Trump signs Russia sanctions bill

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump yesterday threw Trump has made tackling illegal immigration from Latin his weight behind efforts to give English-speakers priority for America a key plank of his politics. He has promised to build a US residency cards and halving the number of legal migrants “wall” on America’s southern border with Mexico and tackle vio- admitted to the country. Trump backed proposals that would lent Hispanic gangs at home. But the effort to curb legal immi- reform the process of obtaining a US “green card” by introduc- gration is unlikely to be universally welcomed by business lead- ing a points-based system favoring skilled Anglophone work- ers or within the Republican Party. Cotton first introduced the ers. Around one million immigrants are granted permanent res- proposals in February to the Senate, where they have been idency each year, but the draft legislation - presented at the stalled ever since. White House by Trump and two senators who crafted it - aims to cut that number by around 50 percent. It would also put a Trump slams ‘flawed’ bill cap on the number of refugees able to gain permanent resi- Earlier yesterday, Trump reluctantly signed off on new sanc- dency at 50,000 a year. tions against Russia, bowing to domestic pressure and putting Trump hailed what he described as “the most significant efforts to improve ties with the Kremlin on ice. Trump signed reform to our immigration system in half a century.” The legisla- the legislation behind closed doors and away from the cam- tion has only a slim chance of passing in Congress, but gives the eras, after failed efforts to scupper or water down the bill. White House an opportunity to show Trump’s base supporters Trump’s reluctance was on full display in an angry signing state- that he is trying to live up to his hardline promises. Standing in ment, in which he called the legislation “significantly flawed”. “In the Roosevelt Room flanked by Senators Tom Cotton and David its haste to pass this legislation, the Congress included a num- Perdue, Trump said that the United States had admitted too ber of clearly unconstitutional provisions,” he said, including many low-skilled workers and claimed they were taking jobs curbs on the president’s ability to conduct foreign policy. from Americans. The legislation - which also includes measures against North “This policy has placed pressure on American workers, tax- Korea and Iran - targets the Russian energy sector, giving payers and community resources,” he said. “It has not been fair Washington the ability to sanction companies involved in to our people, to our citizens, to our workers.” He pointed to the developing Russian pipelines, and placing curbs on some benefits of a Canadian- or Australian-style points-based system. Russian weapons exporters. It also notably constrains Trump’s “This competitive application process will favor applicants who ability to waive the penalties, a statement of mistrust from the can speak English, financially support themselves and their Republican controlled Congress which remains unsettled by families, and demonstrate skills that will contribute to our econ- Trump’s warm words for President Vladimir Putin. omy,” he said. Trump said the new system, if approved, would The sanctions seek to penalize the Kremlin for meddling in “help ensure that newcomers to our wonderful country will be the 2016 US presidential election - which Trump won - and assimilated, will succeed and achieve the American dream,” Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Trump said he would “honor” while also protecting “struggling American families”. some of the bill’s provisions, but stopped short of saying it Critics say that the proposals would actually result in falling would be fully implemented. The White House said only that wages, by slashing the number of migrants creating jobs. The Trump would give Congress’s “preferences” mere “careful and National Academy of Sciences studied two decades of data and respectful consideration”. Trump received the legislation at 1:53 found the impact of immigration on the wages of American- pm on Friday and waited until Wednesday to sign it. born workers to be “very small”. The academy also concluded The nearly week-long delay in signing had raised specula- that “immigration has an overall positive impact on long-run tion that Trump might veto or try to somehow shelve the sanc- economic growth in the US,” although first-generation immi- tions, which were approved in a 98-2 Senate vote. By signing it, grants do place more of a burden on state resources. he avoided the humiliating prospect of Congress overriding his But Trump’s message is likely to resonate strongly with low- veto. Expecting the signature, Moscow preemptively ordered People enjoy a picnic under the foggy weather of southern Oman’s summer monsoon in the Jabal Ayoub skilled white workers who have seen wages stagnate and Washington to reduce its diplomatic presence in Russia to 455 mountains north of Salalah yesterday. The otherwise extremely arid region blooms when the monsoon, known believe their long-held cultural dominance is being eroded. persons before Sept 1. — Agencies as “al-khareef” in Arabic, drenches the southern Arabian peninsula with rainy clouds and drives stormy seas as locals and tourists celebrate the rain. — AP

Qatar, Italy ink €5bn deal for seven... Kuwait denies Iran misusing its waters... Continued from Page 1 ments take place in Kuwaiti waters and in nearby inter- Continued from Page 1 Tillerson told reporters that Qatar is so far fulfilling national shipping lanes, the sources said. Yemen is more its commitment to the United States, but that he had an embargo on arms shipments to the Houthi move- than two years into a civil war pitting the Iran-aligned Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has asked sent senior US diplomat Tim Lenderking to the region ment. Using this new route, Iranian ships were transfer- Houthis against the government of President Abd- two officials, including retired general and former Middle to push for progress. “And I’ve also asked retired ring equipment to smaller vessels at the northern end of Rabbu Mansour Hadi, which is backed by a Saudi-led East envoy Anthony Zinni, to work to end the Gulf diplo- General Anthony Zinni to go with Tim so that we can the Gulf, where they face less scrutiny. The transship- coalition. — Agencies matic crisis. Qatar, home to a huge US air base, has denied maintain a constant pressure on the ground because I all accusations, but has agreed to Kuwait acting as a media- think that’s what it’s going to take,” he said. “There’s tor and has come to an agreement with Washington to only so much you can do with telephone persuasion.” fight terror financing. The parties to the dispute are still not Zinni, now 73, was a Marine general who once com- Zain Saudi Arabia continues to grow in direct talks, however, and Washington is keen to pressure manded US forces in the Middle East. After the military its allies in the region to mend ties and work together he served as special envoy to Israel and the Palestinian Continued from Page 1 important to delivering faster more reliable data experi- against extremism. Authority. — Agencies ences and increasing customer satisfaction resulting in Zain KSA also reported a 13 percent increase in gross improving our brand image.” profit to reach SAR 1.259 billion for Q2 2017, reflecting a Furthermore, Kharafi said, “Zain has retained its MoH details fee increases for expatriates... gross margin of 67 percent. A much-improved opera- market share and continues to focus on increasing tional income of SAR 235 million was recorded for Q2 the “share of wallet” from our customer base, reduc- Continued from Page 1 day, and the deposit for the private room will cost KD 300 2017, compared to an operational loss of SAR 108 mil- ing churn and implementing a disciplined, opera- and KD 150 for the public ward. lion in Q2 2016. Notably, the company announced its tional efficiencies program to reduce expenditures.” For open heart surgeries, diagnostic catheterization For visitors, a major surgery will cost KD 500, medi- second sequential quarter of net profit ever in Q2, 2017, Kharafi added, “Zain KSA continues to explore oppor- will cost KD 90, and each stent will cost KD 250. The cost um-risk surgery KD 300 and minor surgery KD 250. of these surgeries does not include medication, x-rays, Surgery that needs specialized skills will cost KD 600. amounting to SAR 8 million, compared to net losses of tunities with selected partners, to complement our laboratory tests and hospital stay. Kidney stone fragmentation will cost KD 150 per ses- SAR 328 million in Q2, 2016. The first six-month of 2017 wireless services portfolio and introduce high speed sion. Outpatient one-day surgery will cost KD 100. net profit recorded by the operation was SAR 53 million. broadband services based on the latest, advanced Fees for visitors: Maternity checkup will cost KD 30, and a natural deliv- Kharafi noted, “The Saudi market faces ongoing chal- fiber technology.” The fee for getting medical treatment at the polyclinic ery will cost KD 400. lenges in terms of decreasing total number of sub- Kharafi concluded, “I would like to recognize the ded- will cost KD 10 (not including medication, x-rays and lab- Separately, a committee responsible for developing scribers due to biometric requirements which resulted ication of the entire Zain team in Saudi Arabia, and the oratory tests); the fee for getting medical treatment at a the insurance market in Kuwait completed reviewing a in 6.5 million fewer subscribers in the last 12 months continued support of the Board of Directors of both public hospital will cost KD 20; the fee for outpatient clin- study by Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) and increased competition. During the second quarter, Zain Group and Zain Saudi Arabia, our shareholders and ics at public hospitals will cost KD 30; a stay in public and reached a decision that second-party insurance Zain KSA also successfully secured additional 1800MHz the Zain Group management team in the turnaround of wards will cost KD 70 per day; a stay in the intensive care must be raised. The study said that prices should be spectrum which is critical to the delivery of high quality this promising telecom entity. We remain focused on unit will cost KD 220 per day; physiotherapy for patients raised by between KD 4 to KD 5 on top of the current data services across the kingdom. Strategic expansion our strategic priorities to continually improve all aspects staying at the hospital will cost KD 30 per session; a stay prices. The decision was submitted to the interior min- of our 4.5G LTE network’s coverage and capacity is of this key strategic operation for Zain Group.” in a private room at a public hospital will cost KD 130 per istry for review. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 ANALYSIS

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Focus Trump’s risky gamble on Iran

ensions between Iran and the United States are escalating rapidly. Over the weekend, Iranian Tand US navy warships engaged in yet another round of shadow boxing in Arabian Gulf. Last week Congress slapped additional sanctions on individuals and companies associated with Iran’s ballistic missile program and support for terrorism. Iran, in response, test-fired a rocket into space. Forces backed by Washington and Tehran continue to wage proxy wars across the Middle East from Syria to Yemen. There is, however, one area where pressure has eased between Iran and the West: Tehran’s nuclear program. To date, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported seven times that Iran has met its commitments under the deal. America’s part- ners in the negotiation, the EU, Russia and China, have affirmed Iranian compliance as well. So has Trump’s own administration - twice. But Trump wants to abandon the deal regardless of whether Iran continues observing the terms of the Nigeria targets Boko Haram top brass Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). He was reluctant to certify Iran’s compliance with the accord, and the New York Times reported last week that he t was a case of instant captivation when Shagari first Belonging and Brotherhood new programme to rehabilitate repentant fighters, told his advisers that he would like to find a reason to heard Boko Haram’s founder deliver a jihadist sermon a Poverty is often seen as the main driver for those offering support and skills rather than locking them scuttle the multilateral agreement. Idecade ago. Gripped by the message, Shagari swapped joining Boko Haram, yet a sense of belonging, brother- away. Officials could not be reached for comment. If Trump pursues this course, his actions all but life as a father and electrician to join the militants and rose hood and power tend to be bigger factors - especially For Shagari - who says he has survived three assassi- assure an increase in hostilities with Tehran. It could rapidly through their ranks, his ascent mirroring the for young people, Akilu said. “Boko Haram’s idea of the nation attempts by Boko Haram for refusing to rejoin force the Iranian leadership to believe that nuclear group’s own growing stature. He took easily to the extrem- caliphate fired the imagination of a lot of young people,” the group since his release from prison - returning weapons are essential for their survival. This is precise- ism and brutality. “If I saw a man wearing something like Akilu said. “They (young people) want to be part of his- home has been far from easy. Although he values his ly the situation that the United States faces presently shorts and a T-shirt, I would be ready to finish him because tory, to form their own society and way of life ... to wield freedom and education - and is proud to have enrolled with North Korea, which virtually holds East Asia of his clothing,” the 42-year-old told the Thomson Reuters a lot of power and re-imagine the world in a way that six of his children in school - Shagari said the tempta- hostage because of its nuclear arsenal. Foundation in an interview. they want it,” she added. tion to go back to Boko Haram has often proved strong. The similarities between Trump’s 2017 response to The diehard recruit was rewarded with rapid promotion Deradicalizing people who buy into Boko Haram’s “If not that I had changed wholeheartedly, I would have the Barack Obama-led Iran accord and George W - elevated from researcher to recruiter to regional leader - ideology - unlike those who join the militants for money gone back because of the tough times,” he said. “Some Bush’s reaction in 2001 to the Agreed Framework with as he joined the fight to carve out an Islamic caliphate in or out of fear - therefore presents a huge challenge for people did ... because of lack of a single penny. Some North Korea that Bill Clinton signed are striking. Then Nigeria. Boko Haram has killed about 20,000 people and the Nigerian government. Nigeria last year launched a have been killed.” —Reuters as now, a neophyte president was determined to uprooted 2.7 million since unleashing its brutal insurgency chart a new course in foreign policy to distinguish eight years ago. The army has retaken much of the territory himself from his predecessor. Then as now, Bush once held by Boko Haram, yet the group continues to carry launched a comprehensive policy review of the North out bombings and raids in northeast Nigeria, as well as in Michelangelo’s unrealized Korea dossier. Cameroon, Chad and Niger. Their attacks have ramped up At the time, the Bush administration claimed to in recent months, with suicide bombings, kidnapping and marble dream comes true have evidence of a covert uranium enrichment pro- rape used as everyday weapons of war. Once Shagari was a gram, which would have violated the deal. Rather willing foot soldier, ready to kill for the cause. But now he n 1517, Michelangelo climbed Mount Altissimo in technology consisted of human labour and beasts of bur- than building an international coalition to force has once more chosen a new direction, the product of a Tuscany and found the marble of his dreams. It was, den,” said Franco Pierotti, director of extractions. “The pri- Pyongyang to strictly adhere to the terms of the radical government program to reach out to Boko Haram’s Ithe Renaissance master wrote, “of compact grain, mordial instruments such as levers, chisels and hammers Agreed Framework, the Bush administration chose to top militants in the hope of reforming its underlings. homogeneous, crystalline, reminiscent of sugar”. He later evolved with the introduction of helical wires in the abandon diplomacy. deemed it perhaps even more precious than that from 19th century and now we have diamond-tipped wires By 2005, realizing that Pyongyang was closer to Man of Peace? nearby Carrara, where he had obtained marble for some and saws and heavy earth-moving equipment,” he said. producing a nuclear weapon, Bush sought to negoti- “My views on killing changed,” said the one-time mili- of his most famous statues. With the blessing of Pope Leo Before the extracting begins, experts known as “tec- ate a more comprehensive disarmament agreement - tant, a married father of seven from northeast Nigeria. X, Michelangelo designed a path that could get blocks of chiaroli” hang on ropes from the sides of the mountain but it was too late. Perhaps seeing what happened to Shagari asked for his current location and full name to be the white marble down from the mountain to be trans- and pick at its sides with pointy iron bars to remove loose Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, the leadership in North Korea withheld for fear of retaliation from Boko Haram, having ported to Florence to be used to decorate the facade of rock that could fall and hurt workers in subsequent phas- was determined to acquire nuclear weapons as an cut ties with the insurgents as part of his new life. The the church of San Lorenzo. es of the extraction. In the three centuries following insurance policy for its survival. One year later, they about turn had its roots in 2011, when he was arrested for In exchange for getting a quarry operation going, Michelangelo’s time, the Altissimo quarries went through tested their first weapon. his role in the insurgency and jailed in the capital Abuja. Florentine authorities granted Michelangelo the right to cycles of abandonment and re-discovery. Held with fellow group members, Shagari was segregated take as much marble as he wanted from Altissimo - In 1821, Marco Borrini, a local landowner, teamed up Compliance from other prisoners. For three years, life was joyless. Then, in which in Italian means both “most high” and “God” - for with Frenchman Jean Baptiste Alexandre Henraux to Unlike North Korea in 2001, there is little doubt 2014, a state-run deradicalization project changed every- his use for the rest of his life. “There is enough here to start a new company and it has been active in the area that Iran is complying with the terms of the accord to thing. “The discrimination stopped,” Shagari said. “People extract until Judgment Day,” he wrote to a contemporary. ever since. The venture brought new life to the economi- devote its nuclear program to peaceful purposes in started interacting with us, and we started going out of our But it was never to be. cally depressed area, employing hundreds of quarrymen, return for the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions. The cells. “We were treated like human beings,” he added. “I was After several years of work to carve out a road, Pope squarers, sled men, stone cutters and cart drivers, who JCPOA mandates a stringent inspection regime by the able to do away with all the ideology and become a normal Leo, who was of Florence’s Medici family, relieved guided oxen trains. In the 19th century, the tsars of International Atomic Energy Agency to ensure that person.” Since his release from prison in 2015, Shagari has Michelangelo of his commission and the project was Russia chose Altissimo marble for the construction of St Iran cannot engage in activities that contribute to the helped to deradicalize others, and enrolled in secondary abandoned. The church of San Lorenzo still has no Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg and more recently, it design and development of a nuclear explosive school with the aim of going to university and working in facade. Today, the quarries of 1,589-m-high Altissimo, in was used in the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu device, and forbids Iran from pursuing nuclear conflict resolution. Engaging with such high-ranking Boko Italy’s Apuan Alps, buzz with the kind of activity that Dhabi, which opened in 2007. weapons in perpetuity. While no arms control agree- Haram members is key to reforming its followers and reinte- even a genius like Michelangelo probably could not Today, the Henraux company owns the entire moun- ment is without flaws, the question that Trump should grating them into society, said Fatima Akilu, the psychologist have foreseen. tain, employs about 140 people and extracts marble be asking is: What are the alternatives? who ran the state program. “We needed Shagari to get Modern cutting and extraction techniques have pro- from five active quarries. Over the years artists such as Without the nuclear deal, Washington and its allies through to the other Boko Haram members (in prison) would have less access to and fewer constraints on duced a surreal landscape similar to some Cubism paint- Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Joan Miro and Isamu because he was their leader,” said Akilu, now executive direc- Tehran’s nuclear program. So long as Iran remains in ings, a dizzying array of upside down staircases and sug- Noguchi have used Altissimo marble for their sculptures. tor of the Neem Foundation, an anti-extremism group. “We compliance with its JCPOA commitments, any steps ar-cube structures looking heavenward. “The primitive Michelangelo would be proud. —Reuters by the US to undermine its own obligations under the could not have done it without his help.” deal will be deemed as “going rogue” by the interna- tional community. This would erode the ability of future US administrations to negotiate credibly with friend or foe for fear that Washington could abandon Senate Republicans abandoning Trump its commitments whenever a new president moved into the White House. This is a stark difference from here wasn’t a dramatic public break House, where most Republicans represent who is now attorney general and facing rule that requires 60 votes to move forward President Obama’s approach to engaging Iran bilater- or an exact moment it happened. But conservative districts still loyal to Trump. Trump’s wrath over having recused himself on much major legislation. ally and multilaterally, and having allies in Europe and Tstep by step, Senate Republicans are For those lawmakers, the fear of facing a from the investigation into possible collab- “Mitch M, go to 51 Votes NOW and WIN. Asia in agreement with Washington on sanctions and turning their backs on President Donald conservative primary challenger, possibly oration between Russia and Trump’s presi- IT’S TIME!” the president said over Twitter. negotiations. Europe is much keener on keeping the Trump. They defeated an Obamacare fueled by angry Trump followers, is real. dential campaign. That ignored the fact that Republicans tried Iran deal in place, and Trump’s intransigence could repeal bill despite Trump’s pleas. They’re In the most remarkable example of pub- Sen Lindsey Graham of South Carolina to pass the health care bill under rules that cause irreparable harm to the transatlantic relations. ignoring his Twitter demands that they get lic Trump-bashing, Sen. Jeff Flake of deemed Trump’s treatment of Sessions required only a simple majority. So If Iran were to make the same calculation as North back to work on it. They dissed the White Arizona is taking aim at the president and “unseemly” and “a sign of great weakness Republicans, in turn, ignored Trump. “It’s Korea - that Washington’s goal is not to limit its House budget director, defended the attor- his own party in a new book, writing that on the part of President Trump.” The com- pretty obvious that our problem on health nuclear program, but rather to exit the nuclear deal as ney general against the president’s attacks “Unnerving silence in the face of an erratic ments were echoed by other Republican care was not the Democrats,” McConnell a pretext to regime change - Tehran could view nuclear weapons as a deterrent, much like Pyongyang and passed veto-proof sanctions on Russia executive branch is an abdication” and mar- senators. Then, White House budget direc- said drily on Tuesday. “We didn’t have 50 did a decade ago. This could put the Trump adminis- over his administration’s objections. They’re veling at “the strange specter of an tor Mick Mulvaney, a former House mem- Republicans.” tration in the avoidable position of launching military reasserting their independence, which American president’s seeming affection for ber, suggested on a Sunday show that the Some Republicans say Trump and his strikes that might plunge America into another looked sorely diminished in the aftermath strongmen and authoritarians.” Senate must pass health care before doing administration only made it harder to pass Middle East war. — Reuters of Trump’s surprise election win. The criticism from Flake is especially anything else. No. 2 Republican John health care by ineptly pressuring Sen Lisa “We work for the American people,” Sen striking since he is one of just two GOP sen- Cornyn didn’t hesitate to go after him. “I Murkowski with threats from Interior Tim Scott of South Carolina said Tuesday. ators facing competitive re-election races don’t think he’s got much experience in the Secretary Ryan Zinke about consequences “We don’t work for the president.” Those are in next year’s midterm elections, the other Senate as I recall, and he’s got a big job,” for her state, which rankled the Alaska sen- All articles appearing on these pages are surprisingly tough words from a being Dean Heller of Nevada. The other 50 Cornyn said. “He ought to do that job and ator. She proceeded to postpone votes in Republican whose state Trump won easily Senate Republicans are largely insulated let us do our jobs.” the Energy committee she chairs on a the personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait less than a year ago. But after six months of from blow-back from Trump’s still-loyal The ill will flows both ways. At Tuesday’s group of administration nominees, while Times takes no responsibility for views controversies and historically low approval base, at least in the short term, since they White House briefing, press secretary Sarah saying it was for unrelated reasons, and ratings, it’s clear Trump isn’t commanding won’t face voters for several years. Huckabee Sanders pointedly blamed law- voted “no” on the health bill. expressed therein. Kuwait Times invites the fear or respect he once did. makers for the president’s failures to deliv- “I think most Republican senators have readers to voice their opinions. Please send Some Republicans no doubt are giving Defiance er. “I think what’s hurting the legislative their own identity that’s separate from the voice to long-held reservations about a That is likely contributing to their defi- agenda is Congress’ inability to get things president,” said Alex Conant, a GOP strate- submissions via email to: opinion@kuwait- man whose election was essentially a hos- ance, which is emerging now after an accu- passed,” she said. Trump has been ignoring gist and former adviser to Sen. Marco times.net or via snail mail to PO Box 1301 tile takeover of their party. But it is notable mulation of frustrations, culminating in the past warnings from Majority Leader Mitch Rubio of Florida. “If you look at the elec- that the loudest criticism is coming from failure of the health care bill Friday. In par- McConnell to stay out of the Senate’s busi- tions last fall almost every Republican Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves the right the Senate, where few Republicans are bur- ticular, senators were aghast over Trump’s ness, tweeting relentless commands in the senator who was up for re-election ran to edit any submission as necessary. dened with facing an electorate anytime recent attacks on their longtime colleague wake of Friday’s failure on health care that ahead of Trump and that’s not a fact that’s soon. The situation is different in the Jeff Sessions, the former Alabama senator the Senate should eliminate the filibuster lost on Congress.” — AP THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 SPORTS

Nigeria World Cup hope for Embattled Wu defiant ‘King of the Mountains’ ailing goalkeeper Ikeme as AIBA offices reopen Barguil joins Fortuneo

ABUJA: Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is hopeful goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, LAUSANNE: The offices of amateur boxing’s ruling body AIBA PARIS: French rider Warren Barguil, crowned King of the Mountains as top who has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia, will return for next year’s reopened yesterday after a week-long closure with embattled presi- climber in the Tour de France, confirmed yesterday he will race for Fortuneo World Cup in Russia. “It’s unfortunate that Carl Ikeme will be sick for a dent Wu Ching-Kuo on site despite a push for his ouster by rival next season. The 25-year-old competed with German outfit Sunweb this sea- long time, we miss him, but hopefully he will come back for the World executives. Wu’s executive committee has passed a motion of no- son, and becomes one of two riders to join French team Fortuneo along with Cup,” Rohr said on Wednesday. “So, for the moment we will work with the confidence against his leadership and have asked Swiss courts to compatriot Amael Moinard from BMC. “I’ve watched the team’s rise in power other goalkeepers.” The Wolverhampton Wanderers number one, approve a temporary administration, accusing the Taiwanese presi- these last few years,” said Barguil. “Emmanuel Hubert (Fortuneo man- who made his debut against Tanzania in 2015, played a key dent of financial mismanagement. A notice posted on the door of ager) has the ambition to make the team even bigger with a proj- role in Nigeria’s 2-1 opening World Cup qualifier victory the organisation’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland last week ect that I find exciting.” Barguil won two stages on his first big against Zambia in October last year. But in June the 31-year- announced that the office had been closed following the no-confi- tour — the Vuelta in 2013 — but had to wait until this year’s old was diagnosed with acute leukaemia and immediately Tour de France for more success with two mountain stage wins dence vote. “The staff and the president are back at work, especially began treatment. Rohr said former national goalkeeper at Foix and Izoard. He claimed the top climber’s polka dot jer- to prepare for the World Championships in Hamburg”, Wu told AFP, Vincent Enyeama will quit Lille when he has fully recovered sey as well as winning the combativity award. Barguil had from a knee injury. Enyeama was Ikeme’s predecessor in referring to the competition set to take place in the German city another year left on his contract with Sunweb, but would have the Super Eagles before he quit international football two from August 25 to September 2. Wu has previously charged his had to share the limelight with Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin, win- years ago after a major falling out.—AFP rivals with trying to pull off “a military coup”. —AFP ner of the Giro d’Italia in May. —AFP

Hull FC’s Minichiello fears burn-out over Australia trip

LONDON: Hull FC’s Mark Minichiello has PHENOMENAL voiced concerns over player welfare after “They’re two, quality additions to our his side were confirmed as one of the squad for next season and beyond. participations in the first Super League Mickey is someone who knows the fixture to be held in Australia. Hull and squad really well and Bureta will add a Wigan will both head to Sydney in lot too,” head coach Lee Radford said. February 2018 to play their ground- “We tried to sign Bureta on a few occa- breaking match followed a few days later sions in the past and we were in for him by a double header at ANZ Stadium, with when we signed Mahe Fonua but he the Black and Whites taking on St George ended up going to Parramatta. I’m over Illawarra and South Sydney facing Wigan. the moon to have finally got him. That offers an unexpected chance for “His statistics, including his metres, Minichiello to play in his homeland are absolutely phenomenal and he’s the again, but he is concerned that the play- kind of outside back who gets sets going ers will suffer as a result. “It is great to for you. “Mickey is very professional and get to play against an NRL team in he will provide a huge impact for us in Australia one more time, I am looking the forwards. I was gutted to see him go forward to it and seeing how things have when he left at the end of 2015 but it’s changed over there,” he said. good to have him back at the club.” “Never say never, but I didn’t think I The Super 8s begin on Thursday as would be playing an NRL team in Australia again, so I am looking forward leaders Castleford play host to in-form to going back there. “It’s good for the St Helens, with coach Daryl Powell game, but it’s a little bit crazy to have an admitting it will be a tough game to extra game on top of all the games we kick things off. “They have improved already play. and there’s a lot more ball movement in “I understand that it will push the game them,” he said. “They are really chal- RIO DE JANEIRO: This file photo taken on August 18, 2016 shows Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (2ndL) laughing with Canada’s Andre De Grasse (L) after and expose it to new audiences, if you lenging teams and they have a bit of they competed in the Men’s 200m Semifinal during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. want to promote it in Australia this is a form behind them so it will be a really Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt labelled himself the underdog on Tuesday as he seeks to round off his glittering individual track career with good way to do it. The players will be excit- tough one. the defence of his world 100m title this week. — AFP ed but it is a tough old season already.” “We all know where we sit in the table, Minichiello’s Hull side face Salford in their it’s about going on with our consistency first game of the Super 8s this weekend, and if we get that right then obviously ATHLETICS fresh from reaching the Challenge Cup we’ll get the prize that we want.” On final on Saturday. And they have also Friday, Leeds, who lost to Hull on been boosted by the double signing of Saturday, will host Challenge Cup final- former Black and White Mickey Paea and ists Wigan, while Huddersfield play host Gatlin gunning for Bureta Faraimo for next season. to Wakefield. — AFP

RUGBY Bolt one last time

Hooper replaces Moore LONDON: Justin Gatlin has become increasingly whilst the American has often been cast as a surroundings. On his return to the track there irritated at being labelled the dope cheat con- pantomime villain. was a lot of anger stored up-no longer the sense trasting with Usain Bolt’s superhero image in the “I have the utmost respect for Usain,” said of fun that as a child had seen him dress up as as Wallabies captain sprinting world, but he can set that aside by Gatlin. “Away from the track, he’s a great guy, Batman and jump on his parents’ bed with them spoiling the latter’s farewell at the world athlet- he’s a cool guy, there is no rivalry between us. sound asleep-but he addressed the issue just as SYDNEY: Michael Hooper was yesterday side,” said Hooper. “It’s what you do in the ics championships. The 35-year-old American- There is no bad blood. I’m a competitor, he’s a he had his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). named as the new Wallabies captain, jersey that’s most important and I get who last year became the oldest man to win a competitor and he has pushed me to be the Ironically, as Gatlin told the New York Times replacing the soon-to-retire Stephen another crack at showing what it means 100m Olympic medal when he took silver athlete that I am today.” Gatlin-who has been last year, he saw himself still as Batman but in his Moore as the team builds towards the to me against New Zealand in Sydney in behind his nemesis Bolt-gets one last go at the one of the most tested athletes in sport since role as ‘a vigilante’. “I was too angry; it was dete- 2019 World Cup in Japan. The openside a fortnight. Jamaican legend when the world champi- his return from the ban-showed his class in riorating my character,” he told the newspaper. “I flanker was preferred to David Pocock, “There are quite a few good young onships get underway in London tomorrow. adding Olympic bronze (2012) and silver in the didn’t like who I had become.” who is on sabbatical, and will lead the leaders in this team like Bernard (Foley), It will be asking a lot of Gatlin-who served a 100m to go with the gold he won in the pre- Intense chats with a priest brought peace side in the Rugby Championship opener Adam (Coleman), Samu (Kerevi) and four-year ban reduced from eight for doping Bolt era in Athens in 2004, when he also took and seemingly resolved that issue, but it has against the All Blacks in Sydney on Allan (Alaalatoa), so we’ll be working from 2006-2010 — to achieve that having only bronze in the 200m. not lessened his hunger for success on the August 19. together to take this team to a new level. beaten Bolt once in nine previous meetings over He has the full house of Olympic 100m track. Although he has hinted he might try and the shorter sprint distance, and that was four medals-plus a plethora of world medals includ- push his ageing legs and body to try and make The 25-year-old Hooper, who has “I’m really excited about what we can years ago in Rome. ing the 100m and 200m golds from 2005 — but the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, realistically played 68 Tests, has endured a difficult achieve in the next four months. It is a There exists a mutual respect between the whether it measures up to what he could have London may represent the last chance to be a Super Rugby season with the under-per- very special opportunity for all of us, and two old rivals to the extent the Jamaican was won, had he not fallen foul of the dope testers genuine contender at a major championships- forming NSW Waratahs and his leader- we’ll be doing all we can to show that horrified by the booing and jeering of the when he was a member of the now disgraced and deliver a title for his demanding seven- ship of the side and form has been under pride in the jersey.” American prior to the 100m final in Rio last year, Trevor Graham stable, is a moot point. year-old son Jace. question. The Sydney-born Hooper has already and then again at the medal ceremony. “I per- “I mean, if anything, it makes me nervous. But Wallabies coach Michael Cheika captained the side in the absence of sonally think he’s a great athlete,” said Bolt after ‘I WAS TOO ANGRY’ Your son telling you, ‘you better win’,” he told US said he was the right man for the job. Moore. He was called up to replace the Rio. “He shows up and pushes you to run fast The four years in the wilderness saw him try Magazine last year. “If anyone else in the crowd is Moore had already announced that he injured veteran in Australia’s 2014 June and be at your best at all times.” Gatlin too is and fail three times to make it with an NFL team, like, ‘You better win,’ I’m like, ‘I’m going to try.’ will retire from international rugby at the Test series against France, becoming the gushing about Bolt, whose crowd-pleasing and having lost his lucrative sponsorship deals, That’s why I’m here; I’m trying. But if my son says end of the year. “Michael always shows third-youngest Wallabies skipper in his- antics have gilded his image as the good guy he had to sell his house and live in more spartan that, I’m trying to move mountains.” — AFP on the field how much he loves the gold tory at age 22. jersey and that’s why he is totally It was a rude awakening for him dur- respected among the rugby players in ing a time when Kurtley Beale was GOLF Australia,” Cheika said. attracting headlines for arguing with “His role as the leader of this team will team management and the abrupt also be about making the standards of departure of former coach Ewen the Australian rugby team the highest McKenzie. “I feel like I’ve grown up a lot,” Despite curbs, Chinese players they can possibly be.” Moore, who has Hooper said in June, looking back at been capped 120 times, will continue to being thrown into the deep end at such play for the Wallabies, helping Hooper’s a young age. “I’ve learned a lot of things emerge on world golf scene transition, until the end of Australia’s since then and learned off a lot of peo- European tour in November. ple, being involved with some good old SHANGHAI: When Chinese golfer Li Haotong Li, who had to contend with embarrassment in was Li’s mother-she fished out the club, only to “It’s a huge honour to just wear the heads over the last couple of years has once dreamt about making headlines, he proba- June after the video of his mother, knee-deep in toss it back in after realising it was snapped. Wallabies jersey, let alone captain the done a lot for me.” —AFP bly wasn’t envisaging the mocking recent cover- water, swept the internet. The incident did nothing to harm Li, who reg- age of his mother wading into a water hazard to “Don’t remind me, please,” the often-smiling istered China’s best performance in a major after retrieve his club. Li, who turns 22 today, can gig- Li told reporters later. Frustrated at a poor shot his final round of 63 at the British Open placed gle now because it’s his game that’s making the at the French Open, Li launched the club into a him third and earned him a spot at the Masters. news, after a startling performance at the British murky pond, only for his mother to roll up her “It’s kind of a dream come true,” said Li, who is Open saw him touted as a potential major-winner. trousers to go and fetch it. As fellow players 66th in the world rankings and has been quietly Li’s success at Royal Birkdale preceded the watched on in hysterics-apparently unaware it making a name for himself in recent years.—AFP historic achievement of his bespectacled coun- tryman Dou Zecheng, who won on the Web.com Tour on Sunday to become the first Chinese to earn a PGA Tour playing card. China has long been viewed as the next great frontier for emerging golf talent, but that vision has been slow to materialise, at least in the men’s game. But golfers such as Li and Dou, 20, are at the forefront of a new generation of talented young Chinese players waiting to break out. Their emergence comes despite the Chinese govern- ment’s ambivalent attitude towards golf, which was banned under Mao Zedong and is tradition- ally viewed as bourgeois. On the one hand, Chinese authorities have shut dozens of golf courses-many of them ille- gal-and curbed new construction, while also warning Communist Party members about play- ing the game. But on the other, big tourna- ments such as the $9.75-million WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, one of the world’s rich- est golf events, are a regular fixture. Australia’s Michael Hooper has the ball knocked from his grasp by England’s Chris None of this is the concern of Hunan native Robshaw. Li Haotong THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 , 2017 SPORTS

CHICAGO: Kevan Smith #36 of the Chicago White Sox is tagged out at home by Russell Martin #55 of the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday in Chicago, Illinois.— AFP

BASEBALL Vazquez’s 3-run HR lifts Red Sox over Indians

BOSTON: Christian Vazquez hit a three-run came to the plate with two outs in the ninth against the Cardinals. This time, the right- before Jose Pirela hit into a double play. apiece. The NL Central leaders rapped out homer with two outs in the bottom of the inning and laced a laser to left field. hander overcame his division rival by Chacin (11-7) allowed three hits in seven 17 hits in their highest-scoring game of the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox pulled Longoria dashed to second base and slid in allowing just two runs on six hits with sev- innings, struck out three and walked two. season and stayed 2 1/2 games ahead of off the final rally of a wild game Tuesday to avoid the tag of Jose Altuve. He was ini- en strikeouts. The Brewers’ bullpen kept second-place Milwaukee. With two outs and night, beating the Cleveland Indians 12-10 tially ruled out, but the call was overturned the Cardinals off the scoreboard for three ORIOLES 7, ROYALS 2 Happ on first in the third, Lester drove a 2-2 despite an astonishing catch by center field- after a crew chief review. Most of the Rays innings, including Anthony Swarzak strik- Dylan Bundy allowed three hits over a pitch from Patrick Corbin (8-10) over the er Austin Jackson. In the fifth inning, stood up behind the railing of the dugout ing out the side in the eighth after Josh career-high eight innings, newcomer Tim wall in center to make it 8-1. The crowd of Jackson robbed Hanley Ramirez of a leadoff and cheered as the call was reversed. Logan Hader issued a leadoff walk. Corey Knebel Beckham had two hits and scored twice and 40,709 roared as Lester trotted around the homer with a leaping grab in the right-cen- Morrison hit a solo homer and finished with then earned his 19th save. The Brewers resurgent Baltimore won its fourth straight. bases and kept cheering until he popped ter triangle at Fenway Park. Jackson reached two RBIs. Lucas Duda singled with one out scored their three runs in the first inning Seth Smith drove in three runs to help the out of the dugout for a curtain call Hector way above the wall and tumbled head over in the first before Longoria launched his off Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez (7-9) Orioles move within two games of .500 (52- Rondon (3-1) got five outs for the win and heels into the Red Sox bullpen, steadying towering homer, which banged on train and had just two infield singles the rest of 54) for the first time since July 3. Kansas City Mike Montgomery pitched three innings for himself by holding onto the fence with his tracks atop left field, off Mike Fiers (7-6) to the game. will seek to avoid a three-game sweep on his third save. right arm. Following a soft landing, Jackson make it 2-0. Morrison’s 27th homer came Wednesday. The Royals came to town hav- stood up and showed umpires he indeed next to make it 3-0. Rays starter Chris Archer MARLINS 7, NATIONALS 6 ing won 10 of 11, but they’ve only scored MARINERS 8, RANGERS 7 had the ball, to the amazement of players (8-6) allowed six hits, four runs and struck Max Scherzer hit his first career homer three runs in these two games at Camden Robinson Cano doubled twice and drove on both sides. A replay review confirmed out five in 6-plus innings to get his first win to help build a six-run lead, but he pitched Yards. Bundy (10-8) struck out five and in three runs as Seattle beat Texas. Cano’s Jackson held on for the catch. Cleveland, since July 4. only one inning before departing with a walked one. The right-hander had not two-run double in the sixth was the 499th which tied it on Fancisco Lindor’s leadoff neck spasm, and Miami rallied to beat pitched more than seven innings in any of of his career, moving him into a time with homer in the top of the ninth and added a TIGERS 4, YANKEES 3 Washington. Scherzer slept funny and left his previous 34 major league starts. All three Rusty Staub for 63rd in MLB history. Jarrod run on a wild pitch, blew the lead for the John Hicks hit a three-run homer in his the game as a precaution, the Nationals hits Bundy allowed were singles - none after Dyson had his 200th career steal in the win third and last time in the bottom of the first big league game in more than a month, said. The Marlins took the lead with a four- the third inning - and he retired the final 13 and threw out a runner from centerfield at ninth in a game the Indians led 5-0 after Justin Upton added a solo drive off CC run fifth inning. Marcell Ozuna hit a three- batters he faced. The only run he allowed third to end the eighth inning in a one-run two innings. Sabathia, and Detroit held on to beat the run homer off Matt Albers (5-2), and Derek was unearned. Ian Kennedy (4-7) gave up game. Nelson Cruz homered and Leonys New York Yankees. A 27-year-old rookie Dietrich’s RBI triple put Miami ahead 7-6. four runs and eight hits in four-plus innings. Martin had two hits and two RBIs for Seattle. DODGERS 3, BRAVES 2 recalled Monday for his fifth major league Six pitchers combined to blank Joey Gallo had two homers and four RBIs, Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in stint this season, Hicks drove a slider over Washington over the final 7 2/3 innings. REDS 9, PIRATES 1 and Rougned Odor also went deep for the seven scoreless innings, Cody Bellinger the right-center field wall in the second Dustin McGowan (7-1) pitched two score- Billy Hamilton hit a three-run homer and Rangers, who lost their fourth straight. homered and Los Angeles won its ninth inning, capping a 10-pitch at-bat. Upton less innings during Miami’s comeback. tripled, Eugenio Suarez and rookie Jesse Casey Lawrence (1-3) picked up his first MLB straight. The slumping Braves were shut made it 4-0 in the third when he hit a full- Brad Ziegler, promoted to closer after A.J. Winker also went deep, and Cincinnati over- win after after entering the game in the down by Maeda (10-4) but cut their deficit count slider to left-center for his 18th Ramos was traded last week, pitched the whelmed Pittsburgh. Hamilton tripled and fourth inning. Edwin Diaz earned his 21st to one with Johan Camargo’s two-run homer. Shane Greene walked pinch-hitter ninth and worked around a pair of two-out scored in the first inning. Then he sent a save after working a 1-2-3 ninth. Nick homer off Josh Ravin in the eighth. Atlanta Jacoby Ellsbury with two outs in the ninth, singles for his 86th career save and first pitch from Jameson Taillon (6-5) into the Martinez (3-4) gave up seven runs and eight ended the inning with Brandon Phillips, and bounced a pickoff throw for an error this year. Ryan Zimmerman grounded out right-field seats in the second for his third hits in 5 1/3 innings. who had a pinch-hit single, on third base. that allowed Ellsbury to reach third. Brett to end the game. home run of the season as the last-place Bellinger led off the fourth with his 29th Gardner was intentionally walked and stole Reds beat Pittsburgh again. Cincinnati is 7-1 GIANTS 10, ATHLETICS 4 homer into the Braves’ bullpen in right-cen- second, and rookie Clint Frazier popped out. ROCKIES 5, METS 4 against the Pirates this season and 36-62 Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and ter off Lucas Sims (0-1). Sims and second Anibal Sanchez (3-1) allowed six hits in 6 2/3 Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer in versus everyone else. Homer Bailey (3-5) Nick Hundley added a two-run shot to back baseman Ozzie Albies made their major innings and improved to 3-0 at Yankee the sixth inning and a game-winning single allowed one run in six innings, striking out a stellar start by Jeff Samardzija and lead league debuts for Atlanta, which has lost six Stadium. Sabathia (9-4) gave up six hits in in the bottom of the ninth that lifted three and walking two to snap a three-start San Francisco past Oakland. Brandon Belt in a row. Kenley Jansen struck out the side six innings. Colorado past the New York Mets. Charlie losing streak. Taillon gave up eight runs on homered leading off the fourth inning to in the ninth for his 28th save in 29 chances. Blackmon crashed into the center-field 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings and is 1-3 with a help the Giants snap a four-game losing BREWERS 3, CARDINALS 2 fence for an outstanding catch that ended 12.18 ERA since the All Star break. streak. San Francisco’s five runs in the first RAYS 6, ASTROS 4 Jimmy Nelson finally beat St. Louis with the top of the ninth. In the bottom half, the matched its most in any inning this year, Evan Longoria became the second six strong innings, helping the Milwaukee Rockies took advantage of a misplay by new BLUE JAYS 8, WHITE SOX 4 and the three homers also equaled a season Tampa Bay player to hit for the cycle and Brewers hold on for a 3-2 victory over the Mets shortstop Amed Rosario, a touted Justin Smoak hit his 31st homer, Josh high. Samardzija (6-11) struck out five over drove in three runs to lead the Rays past Cardinals. Nelson (9-5) entered 0-8 with a prospect making his major league debut. Donaldson homered and drove in three eight innings to win consecutive outings for Houston. He was a double shy when he 7.01 ERA in 11 appearances (10 starts) Blackmon drew a leadoff walk from Hansel runs, and Toronto beat Chicago. Smoak and the second time this year. Matt Joyce hit a Robles (6-2) and DJ LeMahieu followed with Donaldson each connected for the second two-run homer and a sacrifice fly for the A’s. an infield single off the glove of Rosario, straight night and third time in five games. Sean Manaea (8-6) gave up nine hits and six MLB Results/Standings unable to make the backhand play after ini- Donaldson also had a sacrifice fly and RBI runs - two earned. He was done after three tially breaking toward second base with double. Marcus Stroman (10-5) went seven innings for the second-shortest outing of San Diego 3, Minnesota 0; LA Angels 7, Philadelphia 1; San Francisco 10 Oakland 4; Colorado 5, NY Mets 4; Blackmon running on the pitch. Arenado innings, allowing four runs and seven hits. his career. Tampa Bay 6, Houston 4; Toronto 8, Chicago White Sox 4; Chicago Cubs 16, Arizona 4; Seattle 8, Texas 7; reached out and looped a single to center He was winless in his previous three starts Milwaukee 3, St. Louis 2; LA Dodgers 3, Atlanta 2; Boston 12, Cleveland 10; Miami 7, Washington 6; Cincinnati 9, that scored Blackmon. despite a 1.89 ERA in that stretch. Toronto ANGELS 7, PHILLIES 1 Pittsburgh 1; Detroit 4, NY Yankees 3; Baltimore 7, Kansas City 2. came out on top after dropping three of Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and a American League National League PADRES 3, TWINS 0 four and snapped a four-game road losing two-run double, and Los Angeles snapped Eastern Division Eastern Division Austin Hedges hit a two-run home run in streak. Chicago’s Kevan Smith hit a two-run Philadelphia’s five-game winning streak. W L PCT GB Washington 63 42 .600 - the eighth inning and Jhoulys Chacin com- homer batting for injured designated hitter Pujols followed up his go-ahead double off Boston 59 49 .546 - Miami 50 55 .476 13 bined with two relievers on a three-hitter Matt Davidson in the sixth. But the White Aaron Nola (8-7) in the fifth inning with his NY Yankees 57 48 .543 0.5 NY Mets 48 56 .462 14.5 for San Diego. The Padres had only two hits Sox lost for the 18th time in 22 games. 608th career homer in the seventh off Tampa Bay 55 53 .509 4 Atlanta 48 57 .457 15 Baltimore 52 54 .491 6 Philadelphia 39 65 .375 23.5 and led 1-0 going into the eighth before reliever Mark Leiter. The slugger’s third Toronto 50 57 .467 8.5 Central Division Hunter Renfroe singled off Alan Busenitz CUBS 16, DIAMONDBACKS 4 homer in two games left him one behind Central Division Chicago Cubs 57 48 .543 - with one out and Hedges homered to right- Jon Lester hit his first major league Sammy Sosa for eighth place in major Cleveland 57 48 .543 - Milwaukee 56 52 .519 2.5 center, his 14th. Jose Berrios (9-5) held the homer and struck out nine to reach 2,000 league history. Pujols went 3 for 4 in his Kansas City 55 50 .524 2 St. Louis 52 54 .491 5.5 Padres hitless until Renfroe opened the for his career, helping the Cubs cruise past 23rd career game with at least five RBIs. Minnesota 50 54 .481 6.5 Pittsburgh 51 55 .481 6.5 Detroit 48 57 .457 9 sixth by beating out an infield single to Arizona. Anthony Rizzo went deep twice That’s the 11th-most in history, tied with Cincinnati 43 63 .406 14.5 Chicago White Sox 41 63 .394 15.5 third base. Hedges followed with a double and Ian Happ and Javier Baez also connect- Barry Bonds and Cecil Fielder. Ricky Nolasco Western Division Western Division to right and Manuel Margot hit a sacrifice fly ed as Chicago kicked off a six-game homes- (5-12) pitched six innings of one-run ball, Houston 69 37 .651 - LA Dodgers 75 31 .708 - with one out. Hedges was thrown out trying tand with its 14th win in 17 games since the earning his first victory in a month. The Seattle 55 53 .509 15 Colorado 61 46 .570 14.5 to take third. Berrios had faced the mini- All-Star break. Rizzo, Baez and Albert Phillies failed to match their longest win- Arizona 60 46 .566 15 LA Angels 52 55 .486 17.5 mum 15 batters until the sixth. He issued a Almora Jr. each drove in three runs, and Kris ning streak of the season in the opener of Texas 50 56 .472 19 San Diego 48 58 .453 27 Oakland 47 60 .439 22.5 San Francisco 41 67 .380 35 one-out walk to Carlos Asuaje in the first Bryant and Willson Contreras had two RBIs an eight-game road trip. — AP THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 SPORTS

Hat-trick hero calls for greater Asian involvement in England

LONDON: Moeen Ali believes English “Now, a lot more south Asian people tiative to help develop players from Manchester and London. Ali is the leading bowler on either cricket is missing a trick by not reach- are thinking: ‘Actually, I could make a those backgrounds and Ali said: “It’s a “There is such negativity in the side with 18 wickets-including a 10- ing out to more potential players from good career from this now.’ But it’s also very good step in the right direction to media around Islam but when I play wicket haul in England’s series-opening Britain’s Asian communities. Ali, whose down to the counties to do more to ask people how the ECB can help them. cricket for England I don’t have to say win at Lord’s where he also made 87. “It hat-trick sealed England’s 239-run win help South-Asian kids,” Ali, who started It’s very positive because the pool of anything,” Ali added. “I’m hoping peo- has been an amazing series for Mo, he is in the third Test against South Africa at his career with Birmingham-based talent is vast. ple look at me and other Muslims and a legend,” opening batsman Cook told The Oval on Monday, is the latest of Warwickshire before moving to “But the south Asian mentality think: “Actually, it will be all right. BBC Radio Four’s Today programme. several players of Asian descent to rep- Midlands rivals Worcestershire, told the must also change. Cricket is not just They’re not too bad.’” “He is the unsung hero in one sense. resent England, including former cap- Guardian yesterday. batting and bowling. There’s a lot of “He came into the side a few years tain Nasser Hussain, with cricket deeply “Look at Warwickshire. This is a big physical stuff, fitness, fielding, diet, COOK PRAISE ago when I was captain as a guy who embedded in the life of many British city of Asian people, so why can’t you discipline, being on time.” The beard- Meanwhile Ali, who made his name could balance the side and bowl a little Asian communities. But Ali, who was produce any south Asian players? I ed Ali, a 30-year-old off-spinning all- as a batsman, was hailed as an “unsung bit of off-spin and now he is the lead- born and brought up in Birmingham, a don’t understand.” rounder, is also one of the most high hero” by former England captain ing wicket-taker in the series. “His off- city with one of Britain’s largest Asian profile practising Muslims in British Alastair Cook. England are now 2-1 up spin is actually very good, he’s not (for- populations, said more work was need- ‘VAST TALENT POOL’ public life and a representative of a against South Africa ahead of the mer England off-spinner) Graeme ed if English cricket was to make the The England and Wales Cricket community that has often felt stigma- fourth and final Test starting in Swann but his record is improving all most of this enthusiasm for the sport. Board have launched a south Asian ini- tised following recent terror attacks in Manchester on Friday. the time.” — AFP

Smith upbeat but says no tour without new pay deal

SYDNEY: Australia captain Steve Smith Bangladesh), but as we’ve said for a long said he was upbeat that a bitter pay war time we need to get a deal done first.” between players and management could CA chief James Sutherland warned last be nearly over-but warned the team week that unless the drawn-out negotia- wouldn’t go ahead with this month’s tour tions over a revenue-sharing deal pro- of Bangladesh until a new deal is signed. duced a compromise by early this week, he Some 230 Australian cricketers have would take the matter to arbitration and let been unemployed since the end of June the industrial umpire resolve it. when their contracts expired, in a row that This sparked new urgency to strike a has rattled the game and left their relation- deal, with talks continuing over the week- ship with the governing body badly end. Players have been paid from gross rev- strained. But after months of bad-tempered enue for the past two decades, but CA negotiations over a new pay deal-and a wants their pay to come from a set pool player boycott of an Australia A tour to instead, with only surplus revenue shared. South Africa-the end appears to be in sight. The Australian newspaper reported yester- “A deal hasn’t been done just yet,” Smith day that barring last-minute stumbling told Fox Sports Australia late Tuesday. blocks, the players would largely retain the “There’s still a few things that need to be previous model, which they have insisted is finalised, some key elements. “They’ve non-negotiable. been making some really good progress But even if the disagreement is resolved, and hopefully they’ll continue to make former captain Michael Clarke said on progress.” Sunday he feared things would never be A resolution would give certainty not the same between CA and the players. just to the Bangladesh trip, but a one-day Vice-captain David Warner has been partic- tour to India in September and October ularly outspoken in the push to keep the ahead of the showpiece home Ashes series 20-year revenue-sharing arrangement. But against England, beginning in November. Smith insisted the batsman had nothing to But Smith said a deal would have to be fear regarding potential retribution from struck before Australia board the flight for Howard and Sutherland. Dhaka on August 18. “No, I think he’ll be okay,” Smith said. “I told Pat Howard personally this was “Obviously he’s been very vocal and he’s how things were going to be,” he said, supported the Australian Cricketers’ referring to Cricket Australia’s team per- Association through this whole thing and formance manager. “I’d like to (tour he’s been great.” —AFP

UTRECHT: England’s Jodie Taylor (C) takes part in a training session in Utrecht yesterday, during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 football tour- On-fire Danes still in nament. —AFP construction, says coach SOCCER

BAVEL: The Danish team that sent eight- it’s tough”. “And in this team we have time champions Germany packing in the Pernille Harder and we have Simone England’s Bright eyes women’s Euro quarter-final is still under Boye, they are really strong characters construction, aiming at the 2020 Tokyo and they can really hold this team Olympic, says coach Nils Nielsen. together when we are in trouble, also tough Dutch challenges “The truth is we are still developing with Germany, they were keeping us in this team,” the man with a gold earring in the game.” his left ear told AFP ahead of today’s Formerly coaching Denmark’s youths, ZEIST: An equestrian rider as a child, Millie led by young gun Vivianne Miedema. game”. “They’re very attacking-minded, they get semi-final with Austria. Nielsen took the women’s team over in Bright opted for football before becoming the “She’s a big threat, obviously we’ve watched around the pitch well, so we’re looking for a very “We are trying to develop a team that 2013 with this long-term plan-a chal- rock of England’s back four at the women’s Euro her previous games at the tournament,” said high-paced game, but I think we’ve shown that can maybe not be as good as Germany lenge catering to his taste, as he said. in the Netherlands. Her hard tackling style has Bright. “We’ll just focus on ourselves and make we can play both types of game. and maybe not as good as France and all helped England to three clean sheets in four sure we stick to our game plan and then hope- “They’re not afraid of a challenge, a very the other big teams, but maybe we can FAIRYTALE ENDING games so far with the Lionesses’ eyes on a his- fully that should not be a worry.” strong team, looking to get the ball forward. It’ll create a team that can stay up in the top “This group of players are meant to toric success as they get ready for a semi-final Bright added she expected a “very tough be an interesting game.” — AFP and not have these ups and downs all have a real go to make a qualification for against the hosts. the time.” the Olympics, that’s the plan we had “It shows how far we’ve come as a unit, as a Denmark were trailing Germany after when we started this project four years back four, and as a squad as well,” says the 23- Rahul gets Kohli backing for three minutes last Sunday, but second- ago.” “And we have to qualify through the year-old Chelsea defender. England thrashed half headers from Nadia Nadim and World Cup and it’s going to be really Scotland and cruised past Spain before sinking Portugal with a much-changed team and edging Test return against S Lanka Theresa Nielsen ended the superpower’s tough for us, just to qualify for the World France 1-0 in the quarter-finals. dreams of a seventh straight title in a Cup, so we have to find this self-confi- “They’ve all been pretty equal to be fair, but COLOMBO: Fit-again opener Lokesh Rahul out despite a gritty 81 in the second innings. game postponed from Saturday because dence somewhere.” each opponent brings different threats and has regained his place in India’s cricket team Rahul, who has hit four Test centuries and of rain. Newcomers Austria beckon in the “So this is a big boost for us that we obviously France were a top team, we knew they to start the second Test against Sri Lanka seven fifties, played a vital role in India’s semi-final today, and Nielsen’s memories could actually beat Germany. Now the were going to bring threats,” said Bright. “We today, skipper Virat Kohli said. Rahul, who series win over Australia in March despite of their last encounter are not the best as players start to think: OK, maybe we can stayed tight as a unit and defended when we missed the first Test triumph due to viral getting injured during the first match. “He Denmark lost 4-2 in Wiener Neustadt less even beat Sweden when we play them in needed to defend. fever, maintains an impressive average of has batted really well in the last couple of than a month ago. the qualification” for the 2019 World Cup “If you can do that it shows you can compete 44.44 in 17 Tests for India. India outplayed seasons for us. As I said, it is very important “We played them just before the Euros in France. with the best and you can keep a clean sheet the hosts by a record 304 runs in Galle, with for us to make him feel that this is his spot,” and they killed us, to be honest, they So far, he can be happy with the team against top opponents.” Playing her first major openers Shikhar Dhawan and Abhinav said Kohli, who gave no other details on the were too strong, they were too fast for spirit, an essential factor in his team’s international tournament, Bright, who has Mukund putting in strong performances at playing XI. Top-ranked India are looking to us, and they were going directly at our progress at the tournament where the teamed up with skipper Steph Houghton at the the start of the three-match series. seal the series at the Sinhalese Sports Club goal and we didn’t like it at all,” he said. Danes beat Norway and Belgium and lost back, prefers a tough, no-nonsense style. Speaking on the eve of the Colombo Test, Ground against Sri Lanka who will welcome “So it’s going to be a really tough to hosts the Netherlands in the group. “I think positioning is your main base to start Kohli made it clear that despite their stellar back skipper Dinesh Chandimal after a bout match for us. We will definitely have a “We all help, everybody in the team is with and then everything else just falls into showing, one of the two openers will have to of pneumonia. better plan for that match than we had defending, everybody is attacking, place, but I try not to overthink it,” she said. “I just make way for Rahul, who is known as KL. Indian coach Ravi Shastri has talked up his “Obviously KL has been our established team’s abilities, saying on Tuesday “a lot of big for the other match but enough to beat nobody is bigger than anyone else.” go into the game and just give myself a couple opener. I feel one of the openers will have to names have played for 20 years and they have Austria I don’t know-they’ve had an Before the quarter-final, Nielsen said he of points and then just go off those because if you give yourself too much thinking about then make way for KL,” Kohli said of the 25-year- come to Sri Lanka many times but they have amazing tournament so far.” wanted a Hans Christian Andersen fairy- old. “What he’s done in the past two years for never won a series. This team has done that.” Building his team, the 45-year-old tale, and he has got one, but like the that’s where the mistakes start coming in so I’m trying to keep it very basic. us has been very solid, and he deserves to India overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Sri Lanka Nielsen needs “to be very patient and greedy characters in Andersen’s books, come back and start fresh in Test cricket in 2015 and register their first Test series tri- also make a mix of players, to give some he wants more now. “I will say that in a GRANDAD ARTHUR again.” Dhawan hit a brilliant 190 in India’s umph in the island nation for 22 years. India young players the chance to play and still fairytale there is always a happy ending “When I get in there I want to win my battles first innings in Galle and is expected to retain reclaimed the world number one Test spot to have some more experienced players and our happy ending would be a gold and I never hesitate to go in for a challenge. “I try his spot. That means Mukund is likely to miss from arch-rivals Pakistan last year. — AFP who can hold the team together when medal,” he said. —AFP and play with no fear at all, just making sure that if I stick to what I know I can do, then everything else will fall into place.” “You have to make the strikers almost fear you and make it difficult for them to get on the ball and make them want to go into different areas,” said Bright, who looks up to Chelsea star John Terry. “He’s been a massive defender for me, and obviously he’s a rock and he’s really good at doing his one-on-one defending and really read- ing the game. I’ve watched a lot of his clips.” Bright did equestrian until age nine, when she decided to concentrate on football in her home city of Sheffield. “We got to the point where I had to put my all into either one and obviously I can go back to equestrian when I’m retired,” said Bright, who enjoys considerable family support at the tour- nament, including from grandad Arthur. “He’s the guy I go to for football talk, he gives me an honest opinion on the game and on my per- formance,” she said. “I really respect him for that, and I think that’s really helped develop me as a player and a per- son, to be honest with myself. “He’s just as com- petitive as me and he wants me to succeed.” The COLOMBO: India’s cricketer Lokesh Rahul eyes the ball as he plays a shot during a prac- former miner will be in the stands today when BREDA: Denmark’s national team players stretch during a training session on the eve tice session at the Sinhalease Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo yesterday. The sec- England face the Netherlands in Enschede, of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 football match between Denmark and Austria, yes- ond Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka starts in Colombo today. — AFP watching Bright take on the potent Dutch attack terday in Breda. — AFP Gatlin gunning England’s Bright for Bolt one eyes tough Dutch last time challenges

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BARCELONA: In this Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 file photo, FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, right, Neymar, center, and Luis Suarez, celebrate after scoring against Atletico Madrid during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona said, yesterday, Neymar’s 222 million euro ($262 million) release clause must be paid in full if the Brazil striker wants to leave. — AP Neymar world record PSG move imminent Messi bids farewell to Neymar on Instagram

BARCELONA: Neymar could be presented as a club,” Barca said in a statement. Neymar has also been given permission to stay daily AS yesterday. “Especially when this club is Munich to fear. Neymar has formed one of the Paris Saint-Germain player as early as this week- “The club have informed them that the buy- away from training until the deal is complete infringing rules and laws.” deadliest strike partnerships in football history end for a world record fee as Barcelona admitted out clause in his contract, that from July 1 is 222 after making a brief appearance at Barca’s train- with Messi and Luis Suarez over the past three defeat in convincing the Brazilian to stay at the million euros, must be paid in full.” Neymar has ing ground yesterday morning to say goodbye to CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DREAM seasons. Together they have won two La Liga Camp Nou yesterday. been tempted to Paris by an astronomical offer his teammates. Winning the Champions League for a first titles, a Champions League and three Spanish Wagner Ribeiro, an advisor to the player, that would reportedly see his wages tripled to 30 Presuming both clubs don’t come to a late time is the dream driving PSG’s owners Oryx Cups, whilst Neymar has scored 105 goals and claimed PSG would pay his 222 million euro million euros a year after tax. agreement, the buyout clause would have to be Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) to fund a deal provided 80 assists in just 186 games. ($260 million) buyout clause in the “coming However, on the field he also faces the chal- paid to Barcelona via Spain’s La Liga to free the that could herald the start of a new era at the However, Neymar’s four-year spell in Spain has hours” to more than double the current transfer lenge of stepping out of the shadow of five-time player from the contract he signed last year and elite level of European football. also been overshadowed by the murky transfer record set by Paul Pogba’s £89.3 million ($111 World Player of the Year Lionel Messi to try and runs until 2021. Since QSI’s takeover in 2011, PSG have failed deal which brought him to Barcelona from Santos million, 105.2 million euros) move to Manchester prove himself as the world’s best. “It was a huge However, La Liga president Javier Tebas has to make it beyond the quarter-final stage in in 2013. He and his parents as well as Barca presi- United last year. pleasure having shared all those years with you, threatened not to accept PSG’s money over what recent seasons - most notably blowing a 4-0 first dent Josep Maria Bartomeu face charges of fraud Earlier, Barcelona ended weeks of speculation my friend @neymarjr,” Messi posted on Instagram he perceives as a failure on the French side’s part leg lead to lose 6-1 to a Neymar-inspired and corruption in an ongoing case brought by by publicly confirming for the first time the 25- alongside a montage displaying some of the to comply with UEFA’s financial fair play rules Barcelona in the last 16 of last season’s competi- DIS, a Brazilian investment company. year-old’s wish to leave after four years at the pair’s finest moments together. (FFP). Clubs can be sanctioned by UEFA for mak- tion in March. DIS owned 40 percent of the players’ rights at Camp Nou. “Neymar Jr, accompanied by his “I wish you lots of luck in this new stage in ing a loss of more than 30 million euros over a Prising Neymar from the grip of Barca would the time of the deal and believe they were delib- father and representative, communicated to FC your life. See you soon tkm,” he added. “Tkm” three-year period. “We will not accept this money truly announce PSG’s presence as a contender for erately cheated out of their real share due to the Barcelona this morning his decision to leave the stands for “te quiero mucho” (I love you loads). from a club like PSG,” Tebas told Madrid sports the likes of Barca, Real Madrid and Bayern complex structure of the transfer. — AFP Thiem, Halep win in MLS All-Stars get chance to make Washington openers statement with Real

WASHINGTON: Top seeds Dominic Thiem and Thiem taking only one set. “Of course I will think CHICAGO: The best team in the world facing off against the local Simona Halep cruised into the round of 16 at the about it and I have to change something,” Thiem lads sounds like a recipe for disaster - just not when it takes place ATP and WTA Citi Open with straight-set triumphs said. “It’s a very tough draw.” Second-seeded in the MLS All-Star Game. Then, it’s a showcase. For the 13th Tuesday at the US Open tune-up event. Austria’s Nishikori turned back the determined challenge straight year, North America’s best take on a top international seventh-ranked Thiem, a French Open semi-final- of American Donald Young 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5). team, this time glamour-boys Real Madrid later at sold-out Soldier ist in June, waited out a rain delay then needed Nishikori, seeking his first title of 2017, didn’t face Field. The game caps a three-day, MLS-styled celebration of the only 63 minutes to dispatch 96th-ranked Swiss a break point in the third set, but he couldn’t con- sport - from matches on the sand at Oak Street beach to star-stud- Henri Laaksonen 6-3, 6-3. “It wasn’t easy but I’m vert any of his eight break chances as Young ded endorsements of the town’s deep-dish pizza - that had fans in pretty happy with my performance,” Thiem said. “It forced the tiebreaker. the City of Big Shoulders following along with their feet. was my first match on hardcourt since Miami (in Nishikori finally sealed the win on his sixth The payoff for those inside the venerable 61,000-seat stadium, March) and that’s always a little tricky.” match point after two hours and 25 minutes and coincidentally the site of the inaugural match of the 1994 World World number two Halep, this year’s French with the clock ticking toward 2 am. Cup, will be an embarrassment of soccer riches. Real’s Cristiano Open runner-up, took only 79 minutes to oust Ronaldo won’t be on hand for what amounts to another presea- US wildcard Sloane Stephens 7-6 (7/3), 6-0. “It HALEP PASSES FIRST TEST son friendly, but Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale, Isco, Luka Modric and was a tough first set. I was missing a little bit too Halep will next face Colombia’s 115th-ranked nearly all the front-liners who helped every important club cham- much and she made some shots,” Halep said. Mariana Duque-Marino for a quarter-final berth as pionship in sight, will. They’ll encounter some familiar, if aging, “Didn’t have the rhythm at the beginning, but I the 25-year-old Romanian keeps her focus on faces across the pitch. feel better now.” building her game for the US Open that starts on They range from World Cup winner, former German national Thiem, who dropped only eight points on his August 28 in New York. team and current Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, serve and just one on 25 successful first serves, “For first match on hardcourts, it wasn’t that to one-time Real teammate and Orlando City playmaker Kaka, as broke in the second game of the match and again bad,” Halep said. “My serve wasn’t the best but I well former Atletico Madrid rival and New York City FC striker in his rival’s last two service games, taking the was OK. Everything went well. I can’t say I have to David Villa. Also familiar will be a handful of Americans who match when Laaksonen netted a backhand. “I adjust something. “It was important I won today. It logged considerable time with the U.S. national team and don’t have a lack of confidence but it’s always nice was important the second set was much better. European clubs, among them Toronto’s Michael Bradley and Jozy to get that first win,” Thiem said. The next round I have to be a little more aggres- Altidore, Houston’s DaMarcus Beasley and Seattle goalkeeper Tim This marks the biggest event where Thiem has sive. I have to come to the baseline and finish the Howard. been top seeded, but his four nearest rankings points sooner.” Stephens has been back for only a Expect a competitive match, even though Real manager rivals are also in the field-Germany’s Alexander month after missing nearly a year with a left foot Zinedine Zidane is expected to reach deep into his bench after Zverev, Japan’s Kei Nishikori, Canada’s Milos injury, falling to 957th in the rankings. She remains the starters played the opening 60 minutes against Barcelona in Raonic and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. frustrated as she tries to regain the form that saw Miami last Saturday as part of their preseason tour. The MLS team “I think there are five or six players to beat,” her claim her first WTA title in Washington in 2015. has won seven of the previous matches. Thiem said. “There should be four or five top “It was a good first set,” Stephens said. “I did “I do not know how the game will go,” said Kaka, “but we have seeds. I’m one of them.” But Thiem faces a possible well to do the best I could. I got a little frustrated a great team to play a very even match with Real Madrid.” MLS third-round match Thursday against South Africa’s in the second set. It’s going to take a while to get fans chafe at the perception the league lags well behind their top- Kevin Anderson, who has beaten him in all five of that consistency back and get more matches tier counterparts in Europe and want their team to show up once their career meetings, all on hardcourt and with under my belt.” — AFP Simona Halep again with something to prove. —AP Boursa Kuwait concludes consultation for draft rulebook Page 18 US plans probe over Business China’s demands for tech transfers THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 Page 19 Huawei Kuwait launches next Submissions are still open for Lexus Short Films Season 4 generation nova 2 Page 21 22

NEW YORK: Trader Peter Tuchman (center) wears a ‘Dow 22,000’ hat as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. A big gain from Apple yesterday morning sent the Dow Jones industrial average above 22,000 for the first time. —AP (See Page 20) Jazeera Airways reports operating profit of KD2.2m Operating profit and net profit record double digit growth in Q2 2017

KUWAIT: Jazeera Airways yesterday announced well-positioned to sustain this positive perform- Strengthened the commercial team with new its second quarter financial results, reporting an ance in the coming quarters on the back of a senior hirings in revenue management, network Q2 2017 Financial and H1 2017 Financial and operating profit of KD2.2 million, up 22.9 percent series of customer-focused initiatives that we’ve planning, and e-commerce operations from the same period last year, and a net profit of been announcing for the past year. Currently, our Started construction of the airline’s state-of- Operational Highlights Operational Highlights KD2.3 million, reflecting a growth of 18.1 percent team is focused on digitizing, maximizing, and the-art dedicated terminal at Kuwait from the same period last year. Jazeera Airways’ monetizing Jazeera Airways even more. Earlier International Airport Operating revenue: KD14.0 Operating revenue: KD24.1 positive results were driven by higher utilization, this week we launched our new brand, along improved network planning, and a strong with a reengineered jazeeraairways.com, which Launched a new, simplified brand, million, up 9.5 percent from million, down 2.4 percent from demand for travel during the quarter, which was now has a strong e-commerce infrastructure a new website airline’s best second quarter by flown passengers tasked with delivering a faster and more reward- Operated in 2005, Jazeera Airways is a Q2 2016 H1 2016 since Q2 2009. ing experience for our customers. Our team is Boursa Kuwait-listed company serving popular Operating profit: KD1.2 mil- Jazeera Airways Chairman Marwan Boodai also working hard to further optimize our route destinations in the Middle East. The airline oper- Operating profit: KD2.2 mil- said, “I am pleased to report to our shareholders network, to increase utilization of our fleet, to add ates a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft with two lion, up 22.9 percent from Q2 lion, down 65.2 percent from that we are on track towards increasing share- new routes in the coming quarters, and to deliver class cabins comprising a Business Class and an holder value. The company’s double digit growth the state-of-the-art dedicated terminal at Kuwait Economy Class. Business Class travelers get 2016 H1 2016 at both the operational level and the net level International Airport, which we promised to both an upgraded experience and exclusivity, reflects this ongoing commitment.” launch in the first quarter of next year.” starting with exclusive check-in lines, business Net profit:KD2.3 million, up Net profit:KD1.3 million, down “Our half-year results, however, were pulled lounge access, up to 60 kilograms in free bag- 18.1 percent from Q2 2016 77.3 percent from H1 2016 down by Q1’s earnings due to a host of external H1 Business Highlights gage allowance, and an exclusive on-board cab- factors, most notably a slowing macroeconomy Launched two new routes: Baku and Doha in. The airline’s Economy Class offers travelers Load factor: 73.3 percent, Load factor: 72.6 percent, up and the continued overcapacity on our routes. Improved yield per passenger by 4.7 percent free baggage allowance of 40 kilograms and But the turn-around we saw in the airline’s per- in Q2, vs Q2’16 free on-board meals with a changing menu up 1.5 percent from Q2 2016 0.3 percent from H1 2016 formance in Q2 is very encouraging and we are Improved fleet utilization by 3.4 percent every month. India CB cuts rates By 25 basis points Measures against Qatar do

MUMBAI: India’s central bank yesterday pushed for double that and another for Minister Narendra Modi removed all sary to clean up corruption rife through- not violate WTO rules: UAE cut interest rates for the first time in rates to remain unchanged. Patel said low large-denomination banknotes from cir- out the economy. Experts have predicted almost a year amid sluggish growth and inflation and the successful rollout of the culation, in a shock move to tackle cor- further disruption to the economy as DUBAI: Economic sanctions imposed on of diplomatic and travel ties - was in line record-low inflation in the world’s fastest national Goods and Services Tax on July 1 ruption and tax evasion. The controversial businesses adjust to the Goods and Qatar by three fellow Gulf states do not vio- with articles 21 and article 14 of the growing economy. The Reserve Bank of helped steer the decision. “These factors... policy was blamed for putting the brakes Services Tax. While most economists late World Trade Organization agreements, General Agreement on Trade in Services India announced the benchmark repo opened up some space for monetary pol- on India’s economic expansion. expected the cut, not all thought it would a United Arab Emirates official said, after (GATS), which allows such moves in the rate-the level at which it lends to com- icy accommodation,” he told reporters. Growth slowed in the fourth quarter be useful. “There’s been a 175 bps (basis Doha launched a wide-ranging legal com- case of security exceptions. mercial banks-would be cut by 25 basis The bank’s previous decision to cut ending in March to 6.1 percent, but the points) cut since January 2015 up till the plaint at the Geneva-based body this week. The boycotting countries have previous- points to 6 percent, a near seven-year rates came a month before Prime government defended the pain as neces- last monetary policy (meeting). If that The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain cut ly told the WTO they would cite national low. The interest rate last sat at 6 percent hasn’t made any difference to investment ties with Qatar - a major global gas supplier security to justify their actions against in September 2010. and credit off-take, how will this 25 bps and host to the biggest US military base in Qatar, using an the almost unprecedented The cut-the first since last October- cut do anything?” said Sunil Sinha, princi- the Middle East - on June 5, accusing it of exemption allowed under the WTO rules. was predicted by 41 of 57 economists pal economist at India Ratings & backing militant groups and arch foe Iran, Kait said the agreements did not pre- polled by Bloomberg News, with the rest Research. “There are bigger problems in allegations Doha denies. vent WTO member states from using eco- anticipating no change. Finance Minister the economy. If there is no demand or Qatar made the formal protest at the nomic sanctions to protect basic security Arun Jaitley called for a reduction in the overcapacity, 25 bps cut won’t make any WTO on Monday by “requesting consulta- interests, or from carrying out the commit- key policy rate in June after retail inflation difference.” Madan Sabnavis, chief econo- tions” with the three countries, triggering a ments in the United Nations Charter to fell sharply from 2.18 percent to 1.54 per- mist at CARE Ratings, had expected the 60-day deadline for them to settle the com- maintain peace and security, WAM report- cent the lowest since the government key interest rate to remain unchanged. plaint or face litigation at the WTO and ed. The WTO suit does not include Egypt, started tracking it in its current form in “I was fairly surprised by the cut,” he potential retaliatory trade sanctions. the fourth country involved in the boycott. 2012. New Delhi has kept an inflation tar- told AFP. “The fundamental problem is of “The sanctions imposed by the UAE, Western-backed efforts by Gulf state get of 4 percent, with room for a 2 per- demand. Industry won’t invest just Saudi Arabia and Bahrain did not contra- Kuwait to mediate have yielded little cent increase or decrease. The June data because there’s been a 25 bps cut.” dict the agreements of the WTO,” UAE state progress so far. was the first time the lower end of that The government welcomed the move news agency WAM quoted Juma The disputed trade restrictions include band has been breached, experts said. and called it “an important step necessary Mohammed Al-Kait, an assistant undersec- Gulf bans on trade through Qatar’s ports Rates are set by a six-member committee to converge toward the appropriate real retary in the Economy Ministry, as saying and travel by Qatari citizens to the three Gulf at the central bank. monetary conditions for sustained late on Tuesday. In what appeared to be the countries, blockages of Qatari digital servic- RBI governor Urijit Patel said four vot- MUMBAI: An Indian policeman walks through the Reserve growth consistent with India’s potential first response to the Qatari move, he said es, closure of sea borders and the closure of ed for a cut of 25 basis points, while one Bank of India (RBI) head office in Mumbai yesterday. —AFP and for stable, moderate inflation”. —AFP the boycott - which included the severing airspace to Qatari aircraft. —Reuters THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 BUSINESS

Boursa Kuwait concludes consultation for draft rulebook KUWAIT: A market-wide consultation for exchange, integrity guidelines, and disci- helping us to build comprehensive status on a global level. We are certain the draft of the Rulebook has been con- plinary measures while defining the role guidelines that combine extensive mar- that the Boursa Kuwait Rulebook will be a cluded by Boursa Kuwait yesterday in of Boursa Kuwait through its objectives, ket research with market realities. valuable resource to all those looking to efforts to strengthen regulations in the responsibilities and management team. “We are very grateful to all those who invest in the rapidly developing Kuwaiti market and advance the overall market Khaled Abdulrazzaq Al-Khaled, Boursa demonstrated commitment and devotion market both local and international.” The performance. Kuwait CEO, addressed all participants in to the Kuwaiti market through their con- draft of the Boursa Kuwait Rulebook is the The extensive Boursa Kuwait the consultation and said: “Boursa tributions to this important Rulebook. first of its kind in Kuwait and has been Rulebook outlines market rules and regu- Kuwait’s unique transparency model This achievement marks a milestone in uploaded on the Boursa Kuwait website lations, guidelines related to listed com- ensures stakeholders can communicate the Kuwaiti exchange history by increas- for public consumption after being initi- panies and individuals in the Kuwaiti freely with us and share valuable insights ing transparency levels and advancing its ated on 02 July 2017. Etihad launches Boeing 787 on Seoul-Incheon service 787 features Etihad Airways’ industry-leading, award-winning cabins ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily serv- ice from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Seoul. The aircraft touched down this morning at the South Korean capital’s space-age Incheon International Airport. The new two-class 787 Dreamliner service replaces the Airbus A340-600 aircraft previ- ously operated on the route, and features Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy Class cabins, configured with 299 seats - 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats. MOMBASA: This file photo taken on May 30, 2017 shows a cargo train with Mohammad Al-Bulooki, Etihad Airways Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on board as it leaves the container terminal at Executive Vice President Commercial, said: the port of the coastal town of Mombasa. —AFP “Seoul has been a very successful and popu- lar route for Etihad Airways since it was Kenya may be growing launched in December 2010 and we are fast approaching our one millionth traveller mile- stone on the service. but ‘You can’t eat GDP’ “There has been a steady increase in the number of business and leisure travellers fly- NAIROBI: The timing was perfect. Two the 2013 jihadist assault on Nairobi’s ing to South Korea from Abu Dhabi and the months before Kenya’s August 8 vote, Westgate mall, scared off tourists for a GCC region, and vice versa. The UAE govern- President Uhuru Kenyatta inaugurated while, but the country’s International ment’s initiatives to develop the already the nation’s biggest infrastructure proj- Monetary Fund representative Armando strong trade ties between our two countries ect: a railway connecting the capital Morales said the country has since has allowed many Korean companies to Nairobi and the port of Mombasa. With bounced back. “Despite that, the GDP operate successfully here, contributing to the pomp and ceremony Kenyatta touted the grew quite well, and conditions for busi- success of Etihad Airways’ Seoul Incheon railway as proof of his campaign promis- ness have improved,” he said. service. Furthermore, many of our customers es on the economy, yet at the same time But not all of Kenya’s progress can be on the route transit onwards through Abu the price of maize flour, a Kenyan staple, credited to Kenyatta. His term in office Dhabi to major destinations on the Etihad was rising fast, stoking anger, especially coincided with low oil prices and his eco- Sri Lanka to divest luxury network across Europe, the Middle East and among the poorest. nomic policies broadly match those of his Africa. Rising food prices constitute a crisis on predecessor who kickstarted some of the hotel firms after port sale “The addition of more 787 Dreamliners the eve of a high-stakes election in which more eye-catching infrastructure projects into our fleet has allowed us to upgrade the Kenyatta, and his economic record, go Kenyatta takes credit for. COLOMBO: Sri Lanka yesterday announced plans announcement came four days after the govern- Seoul service so our customers can enjoy the head to head with longtime opposition Devolution has given counties more to sell off two state-owned luxury hotel companies ment sealed a $1.12 billion deal to let a Chinese unique Etihad experience available on this leader Raila Odinga. money and power, which has led to following its billion-dollar privatization of a loss- state firm take over the southern port of incredible aircraft, and ensuring that we “On the one hand, there’s the symbol improvements in health infrastructure making port. Hambantota. The loss-making port straddles the maintain the competitive edge with the of Kenya which continues developing- and the construction of wells and dams, Government spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said world’s busiest east-west shipping route. It will now innovative cabin and seating designs fea- even though it means an increased debt- said Winnie Mitulah, a development spe- ministers approved the seeking of bids for a 51 per- be jointly managed by the state-owned Sri Lanka tured onboard.” and remains the most dynamic economy cialist at the University of Nairobi. But cent stake in Hotel Developers (Lanka) plc, whose Port Authority and China Merchants Port Holdings. Etihad Airways’ modern fleet of 16 Boeing in East Africa,” said Francis Mwangi, an government spending on new public luxury hotel in Colombo is managed by Hilton. Sri Lanka has said it wants to reduce its crip- 787 aircraft feature innovative, award-win- analyst at Standard Investment Bank. “On works has caused Kenya’s debt to bal- He did not give a value for the company, which pling foreign debt with the proceeds of the ning cabin designs and products, comple- the other hand, there’s the Kenya which loon, increasing during Kenyatta’s term to occupies prime land in the heart of Colombo. The Hambantota port deal, and is selling off some mented by the airline’s acclaimed service and hardly benefits from the effects of eco- over 50 percent of GDP, much of it owed government will also sell all of Canwill Holdings other enterprises to raise revenue. hospitality offering. Seoul flights include nomic growth.” Kenyatta has put the to Chinese lenders who negotiated (Pvt) Limited, which owns a 49-floor building that International ratings agency Moody’s has said Food and Beverage Managers in Business economy at the heart of his campaign. advantageous terms. will operate as Grand Hyatt Colombo once construc- the port deal was credit-positive for Sri Lanka Class and a Norland approved Flying Nanny Thanks largely to increasing household “I think Kenya had to make those tion is completed. and could help the island reduce its debt servic- in Economy Class to provide extra specialized consumption and public investment investments,” said Aly-Khan Satchu, a Canwill is currently incorporated as a private ing and build foreign reserves. care for families with young children. Kenya has seen growth of more than five Kenyan analyst. “But now, they need to company, but its equity is held by three state enti- Colombo’s plans to sell its white elephant nation- The Business Studios offer direct aisle percent a year since his election in 2013. reap the benefits of those investments, ties-the country’s main insurance company and its al carrier, Sri Lankan airlines, has stalled due to lack access, a fully-flat bed of up to 80.5 inches in But analysts say there is more-and less-to but they also need to space the next subsidiary and the main pension fund. of investor interest. Sri Lanka secured a $1.5 billion length, and an increase of 20 percent in per- Kenya’s economy than meets the eye. investments carefully.” Last year the insurance company valued the bailout from the IMF last year after facing a bal- sonal space. Upholstered in fine Poltrona The country’s debt is rising, corruption hotel property at over $240 million. The latest ance of payments crisis. — AFP Frau Leather, the Business Studio is is endemic and economic growth has not Widespread corruption equipped with an in-seat massage and benefited the country’s poor, they say. Observers say it’s difficult to talk about pneumatic cushion control system which Kenyatta’s economic record without enables guests to adjust the firmness and Not your average African economy including his poor performance in bat- comfort of their seat. As in many other African countries, tling corruption. Lufthansa Each Business Studio has an 18-inch per- agriculture is the dominant activity, but Graft is widespread in Kenya, and sonal touch-screen TV with noise-cancelling Kenya’s economy is atypical in other ways. while Satchu said it is difficult to tell just headsets. Guests can also enjoy mobile con- It has relatively few natural resources, but how deep it runs, he believes it repre- profits soar in Q2 nectivity, onboard Wi-Fi and seven satellite the country’s stability, economic sents a major drain on the economy. channels of live TV. Economy Smart Seats dynamism and well-developed service “Look where Kenya is now, and imagine FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German airline group first half as it pushes through its own efficiency provide enhanced comfort with a unique industry stand out. Kenyatta has presided where it could be without all that money Lufthansa reported zooming profits in the second drive, while its maintenance and catering divisions ‘fixed wing’ headrest, adjustable lumbar sup- over a slew of infrastructure projects, disappearing through corruption,” he quarter yesterday, as increased passenger demand continued their growth. port, a seat width of approximately 19 inches including airports, roads, bridges, the said. Perhaps the biggest criticism lev- and lower fuel costs lent tailwinds to its business. In a statement, the executive board promised and an 11.1” personal TV monitor on each start of a new port in the town of Lamu elled at Kenyatta is that despite the Net profit between April and June stood at 740 “continuous structural improvements” to keep seat. The aircraft has been designed with and wind and geothermal energy plants growth, Kenya’s poor haven’t seen much million euros ($875 million), up 69.3 percent from Lufthansa competitive in a world of challenges enhancements including humidity controls to boost electricity production. improvement in their daily lives, Mwangi its level in 2016’s second quarter. Operating, or from low-cost rivals like Ryanair. The Irish carrier while air pressure levels are set to ensure a Ethiopia’s larger, cheaper workforce said. That’s in part because Kenya lacks a underlying profit reached 1.0 billion euros, on the tweaked Lufthansa’s nose earlier this year by smoother flight, allowing guests to arrive means it recently overtook Kenya as the strong manufacturing base able to pro- back of 9.3 billion euros in revenue. The group, a offering flights from its home base in Frankfurt, feeling fresher. region’s biggest economy, but analysts vide mass employment. European giant which owns airlines like Austrian, western Germany, with plans to expand the The airline’s Boeing 787 fleet is equipped say the world’s largest tea exporter A drought since late 2016 has reduced Swiss and low-cost Germanwings alongside its schedule in the autumn. Looking ahead to the with the latest inflight entertainment sys- remains East Africa’s most dynamic mar- agricultural production, hitting the poor- namesake brand, said cost-cutting in its passenger full year, Lufthansa confirmed its forecast- tem featuring over 750 hours of movies and ket thanks to its skilled workers, fast inter- est hardest. Compounding the problem, business had led to “sustainably higher earnings” increased in mid-July-of operating profits adjust- programs, as well as hundreds of music net and entrepreneurial mindset. producers speculated and the govern- over the first half of the year. Meanwhile, ed for special items higher than the 1.75 billion choices and a selection of games for both Terror warnings and attacks, including ment was slow to respond. —AFP Lufthansa’s cargo unit returned to profitability in the euros reported in 2016. — AFP adults and children. EXCHANGE RATES

Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.280 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Swiss Franc 314.780 Indian Rupee 0.004234 0.004922 Australian Dollar 244.870 Thai Bhat 10.050 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 US Dollar Buying 301.300 Turkish Lira 86.255 ASIAN COUNTRIES Japanese Yen 0.002664 0.002824 Japanese Yen 2.746 GOLD Kenyan Shilling 0.002907 0.002907 Indian Rupees 4.718 20 Gram 249.070 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Korean Won 0.000258 0.000273 Pakistani Rupees 2.869 10 Gram 127.450 Malaysian Ringgit 0.067287 0.073287 Srilankan Rupees 1.967 5 Gram 64.570 CURRENCY BUY SELL Nepalese Rupee 0.002974 0.003144 Nepali Rupees 2.956 Pakistan Rupee 0.002653 0.002943 Singapore Dollar 224.070 Europe Hongkong Dollar 38.732 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd British Pound 0.393614 0.402614 Philippine Peso 0.005898 0.006198 Bangladesh Taka 3.734 Czech Korune 0.005843 0.017643 Sierra Leone 0.000037 0.000043 Philippine Peso 6.002 Danish Krone 0.043992 0.048992 Singapore Dollar 0.216985 0.226985 Rate for Transfr Selling Rate Thai Baht 9.092 Euro 0. 351936 0.360936 South African Rand 0.016786 0.025286 US Dollar 303.100 Norwegian Krone 0.034101 0.039301 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001597 0.002177 GCC COUNTRIES Canadian Dollar 240.555 Romanian Leu 0.078388 0.078388 Taiwan 0.009878 0.010056 Saudi Riyal 80.720 Sterling Pound 395.155 Slovakia 0.009016 0.019016 Thai Baht 0.008740 0.009290 Qatari Riyal 83.139 Euro 354.530 Swedish Krona 0.033181 0.038181 Omani Riyal 786.123 Swiss Frank 289.630 Bahraini Dinar 803.770 Swiss Franc 0.306413 0.317413 Arab Bahrain Dinar 803.920 UAE Dirham 82.414 Turkish Lira 0.080953 0.091253 Bahraini Dinar 0.795659 0.804159 UAE Dirhams 82.920 Egyptian Pound 0.015556 0.021464 ARAB COUNTRIES Qatari Riyals 84.135 Australasia Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Egyptian Pound - Cash 21.500 Saudi Riyals 81.720 Australian Dollar 0.232343 0.244343 Iraqi Dinar 0.000189 0.000249 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 16.828 Jordanian Dinar 427.420 New Zealand Dollar 0.218266 0.227766 Jordanian Dinar 0.422189 0.431189 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.215 Egyptian Pound 16.954 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Tunisian Dinar 126.040 Sri Lankan Rupees 1.972 Lebanese Pound 0.000150 0.000250 Jordanian Dinar 427.140 America Moroccan Dirhams 0.019613 0.043613 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.017 Indian Rupees 4.715 Canadian Dollar 0.235108 0.244108 Syrian Lira 2.157 Pakistani Rupees 2.877 Georgina Lari 0.125792 0.125792 Nigerian Naira 0.000225 0.000860 Morocco Dirham 32.353 Bangladesh Taka 3.746 US Dollars 0.298500 0.302920 Omani Riyal 0.779554 0.785234 Philippines Pesso 5.976 US Dollars Mint 0.299000 0.302920 Qatar Riyal 0.078827 0.083767 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Cyprus pound 167.275 Saudi Riyal 0.079607 0.080907 US Dollar Transfer 302.500 Japanese Yen 3.710 Asia Syrian Pound 0.001282 0.001502 Euro 359.370 Syrian Pound 2.415 Bangladesh Taka 0.003379 0.003963 Tunisian Dinar 0.122116 0.130116 Sterling Pound 401.270 Nepalese Rupees 2.950 Chinese Yuan 0.043426 0.046926 Turkish Lira 0.080953 0.091253 Canadian dollar 243.560 UAE Dirhams 0.080962 0.082662 Turkish lira 86.430 Malaysian Ringgit 71.725 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036637 0.039387 Yemeni Riyal 0.000983 0.001063 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 BUSINESS Strongman trades trump democratic deficits in 2017 LONDON: Poland’s tightening grip on its he added. “At least on a one-year horizon.” attempted coup. A subsequent crack- returns. Orbanomics also brought down democracy but a major risk is the erosion judiciary has prompted nationwide Of course, as the likes of Zimbabwe show, down by President Tayyip Erdogan has led Hungary’s budget deficit, introduced a flat of property rights a particular problem for protests and threats of European sanc- authoritarian leaders do not guarantee to tens of thousands of arrests, but Sacha 15 percent income tax rate and appointed investors in Russia. tions, but its asset prices and currency economic success. And investment bets Chorley, portfolio manager at Old Mutual a central bank governor who launched a But there are prominent instances this have soared this year as they have in plen- on undemocratic countries can turn sour - Global Investors said the country’s strong huge stimulus programme. year of illiberal leaders fuelling market ral- ty of other places where democracy has as they are now in Venezuela amid Nicolas fundamentals and profitable companies As a result, growth restarted, the deficit lies by ramming through unpopular poli- been eroded. The nationalist government Maduro’s latest power grab and did have not changed. swung into surplus. Since the end of 2012, cies. Egyptian sovereign dollar debt has in Warsaw may have angered European recently in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. MSCI’s Hungarian shares are up 40 per- returned over 10 percent, benefiting from allies and sparked demonstrations with Amid improving global growth and ORBANOMICS cent, far outstripping broader emerging former military commander Abdel Fattah bills empowering it to hire and fire top low interest rates it is not just countries Any fallout from the democratic back- stocks which are only now back to their al-Sisi’s moves to float the currency and judges but investors reckon the strong where politicians are strengthening their sliding can affect longer term investors 2012 levels. “Trying to trade the institu- cut subsidies. The measures, which finally economy outweighs the risks. hold that have rallied either. Chile, Brazil like pension funds further down the line, tional deterioration in Hungary in recent put Egypt on the road to economic recov- The zloty and cost of insuring exposure and South Africa have all made decent since bonds’ present value is linked to years was one of the greatest lossmaking ery, were adopted despite a 20 percent to Polish investments barely budged and gains despite political uncertainty. when they will be repaid, which is often 5- trades you could have made,” said UBS inflation surge that hit the poorest the Polish stocks and bonds are among this But such countries have been far out- 10 years away. Many are playing a much strategist Manik Narain. “That’s certainly most and sparked popular anger. year’s top performers, with dollar-based shone by the likes of Poland, Turkey, shorter-term game of a year or two one thing that’s encouraging people to sit “In my opinion, a democratic govern- returns of 38 percent and 15 percent Egypt, Hungary and China, where in some though. “Are these changes going to back and be careful in Poland.” ment would not have been able to deliver respectively. Returns have been strong cases the returns on assets have been affect fixed income investors in this peri- (those changes),” said Shahzad Hasan, a across emerging markets this year, but the twice as strong. The main thing for mar- od? At least in case of Poland, you can say: STRONGMAN MEDICINE portfolio manager at Allianz Global list of top performers is peppered with kets is a well-managed, growing economy not that much,” Standard Life’s Curtis Democratic credentials have not just Investors. “So this was one example of countries where leaders are strengthening where the government lives within its added. Some longer term investors may been pushed back across emerging mar- where a strong man was able to deliver their hold on power. means. Poland with robust growth, rising also have in mind nearby Hungary. kets. The 167-nation “Democracy Index”, the painful medicine that was needed.” Turkish and Chinese stocks jumped wages and consumer demand offers all The criticism levelled at Jaroslaw compiled by the Economist Intelligence Another example, notes Frederic more than 33 percent, while Egyptian and that. “The economy story (in Poland) has a Kaczynski, who leads Poland’s ruling Law Unit, downgraded the United States from Lamotte, CIO of Indosuez Wealth Turkish dollar-bonds have returned more lot going for it, enough for people to not and Justice (PiS) party, echoes that aimed a “full” to a “flawed” democracy in 2016. Management, is India. Prime Minister than 10 percent, showing that markets worry too much about politics,” said at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Yet Wall Street has regularly hit record Narendra Modi, criticized as authoritarian, love the economic benefits and certainty Kieran Curtis, investment director for some years back and who Kaczynski is highs since then. has implemented a tax overhaul delayed that strongman politics can deliver. emerging markets at Standard Life now close to. ‘Orbanomics’, as the policies Hungary, Poland and Turkey have been for decades by political wrangling that “Providing governments are responsi- Investments. were termed, included slapping huge tax- sinking deeper into the “flawed” category could add 0.4 percent to the economy. ble fiscally they can get away with a lot of Turkey, one of this year’s other top mar- es on banks, energy, telecoms and retail- since 2015. Meanwhile Russia and Egypt Since Modi’s ascent, MSCI India has ral- undemocratic measures,” said Renaissance kets, also has a budget deficit below 3 per- ers - often foreign-owned, angering com- both share the label of “authoritarian lied 16 percent - double the gains of the Capital emerging market fund manager cent of GDP - as well as dynamic growth pany bosses and EU regulators. regime”. Countries such as Singapore and broader emerging equities index. “Weak Charlie Robertson. “They can pretty much and favorable demographics. But fund managers who stuck with China made economic development leadership will never manage any do what they want to their own country,” Its stock market fell last year after an Hungary eventually reaped outsize strides without adhering to Western-style changes,” Lamotte said. — Reuters US plans probe over China’s demands for tech transfers Govt could invoke rarely used section of Trade Act 1974

BEIJING: The Trump administration is weighing plans to punish China for forcing US and foreign companies to share their technology in return for access to the vast Chinese market, a person familiar with US discussions said yesterday. The administration is considering invoking the rarely used Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which empowers Washington to investi- gate Chinese trade practices and impose sanc- This file photo taken on February 15, 2017 shows the Commerzbank Tower in tions, including tariffs, within months, said the Frankfurt, western Germany. — AFP person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans have not been made public. Commerzbank reports Q2 The investigation would focus on China’s alleged “forced technology transfer policies and loss as restructuring bites practices,” the person said, adding that the Trump administration could move to launch BERLIN: Germany’s second-largest lender said during a teleconference with journal- such a probe this week. Commerzbank reported a net loss for the ists, noting that revenues had remained U.S. and other Western governments and second quarter yesterday as restructuring roughly stable even as the bank had business groups accuse Beijing of unfairly nur- costs hit, but said it still expects to make a recruited more customers. turing Chinese competitors - in fields ranging profit over the full year. Around 500,000 retail clients have from medical equipment to renewable energy to The Frankfurt-based group booked a net joined since October, he said, but they have electric cars - by requiring foreign firms to hand loss of 637 million euros ($753 million) weighed on profits as the bank offered over proprietary technologies in exchange for between April and June, compared with a incentives to sign up. being allowed to operate in China. net profit of 215 million in the same period “It will take about 18 months before the China’s Ministry of Commerce did not last year. Commerzbank loaded some 807 new customers pay off,” Engels added. immediately respond to a faxed request for BEIJING: A man walks by vacant stores at a commercial building in Beijing yesterday. The econ- million euros of costs linked to job cuts Meanwhile, Commerzbank has also signed comment. These deliberations come as the omy faces headwinds as Beijing clamps down on lending to rein in a surge in debt that has onto the second-quarter result, part of its up more than 3,100 business clients since administration signals a harsher stance on fueled fears it might harm the financial system or drag on growth.—AP strategy for a “digital transformation” that 2016. And the lender aims to reduce its trade than it took in the first six months of will modernize its operations. loans to the troubled shipping sector to 3.0 Trump’s presidency. Trump temporarily set mentary in Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal, out- gives the president wide powers to take action Meanwhile, operating, or underlying billion euros by the end of the year. aside complaints about market access and lined a slew of grievances against both China after declaring a national emergency, the Wall profits stood at 183 million euros, on the But its revenues have been weakened currency when he met with Chinese President and the European Union that he said con- Street Journal report said. The administration back of almost 2.1 billion in revenue. Over by muted performance on financial mar- Xi Jinping in April in hopes Beijing would help tributed to the global US trade deficit in goods also was considering how to resist technolo- the rest of the year, the group aims to con- kets and low interest rates. For 2017, pressure North Korea to end its nuclear of $725.5 billion in 2016. gy-sharing demands from Beijing as part of its tinue implementing the plan it has dubbed Commerzbank aims for a “slightly positive” weapons development. But tensions bubbled “Both China and Europe also bankroll their ambitious Made in China 2025 program, a “Commerzbank 4.0”. net result, which will be boosted by some up last month at a US-Chinese dialogue where exports through grants, low-cost loans, energy blueprint for making China a leader in It aims to digitize around 80 percent of 390 million euros it expects to make in the US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin blamed subsidies, special value-added tax refunds and advanced technologies such as autonomous internal processes in the coming three second half from selling off some assets China’s $347 billion trade surplus with the below-market real estate sales, among other driving, artificial intelligence, robotics and years, open an online platform for con- and revaluing other holdings. United States last year on “government inter- means,” Ross wrote. other industries. sumer credit, and deepen its relationships Shares in Commerzbank were one of the vention in its economy.” The Wall Street Journal and New York Times Foreign companies have long complained with the “FinTech” (financial technology) worst performers on the DAX index of The Wall Street Journal and New York Times stories also said US officials were looking into over rampant piracy and technology theft by sector of fast-moving internet startups. German blue-chip stocks yesterday, losing also reported that US trade officials are dis- using Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. Chinese companies. Though he has at times Commerzbank had a “restrained” second 1.8 percent to trade at 11.01 euros ($13.03) cussing ways to counter piracy of copyrights and Another possibility would be to invoke the sought a more conciliatory approach, Trump quarter, finance director Stephan Engels just after 1100 GMT. — AFP patents and other intellectual property in China. “International Emergency Economic Powers also has lambasted China over such problems US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, in a com- Act,” a law also enacted during the 1970s that and over the massive US trade deficit. —AP Nigeria looks to ‘white gold’ Axel Springer lifts for economic recovery KANO, Nigeria: Hamisu Haruna and his men (500 miles) of porous borders. “Smuggling is a forecast as digital are bent over, turning the earth under a major issue which discourages local production,” relentless sun. The work is hard in this impov- explained Nwilene. The government has said it media pays off erished part of northern Nigeria but the har- believes Nigeria can be self-sufficient in rice pro- vest will be good. “In the last two years my duction within a couple of years and is trying to FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German media giant Axel yield has jumped to 35 bags of rice against plug gaps from cheaper imports. Small-scale Springer reported growing revenues and net profit the 20 I was getting in previous years,” farmers, who make up the majority of the rice yesterday, lifting its full-year forecast as more cus- Haruna, who is in his 40s with craggy features producers, face numerous challenges, not least tomers turned to its paid-for offerings in print, televi- and a wooden hoe over his shoulder. access to land. Production facilities are also sion and online. Adjusted net profit increased 13 per- “Rice farming has greatly improved. I have inefficient and costs high, while there are not cent to 91.5 million euros ($108.2 million) between had better yield and better price in the mar- enough ways for farmers to commercialize April and June, mainly driven by strong growth in ket,” he told AFP at his farm at Dawakin Tofa, their products. With fertilizers and machinery, earnings from its digital media products. on the outskirts of Kano. Rising rice produc- Haruna estimates he could farm “four times Operating or underlying profits increased 15.7 per- tion is one of the few positives of Nigeria’s the current field”. “I have a large farm but I can cent to 170.1 million euros, on the back of revenues recession, which is the west African country’s only cultivate a fraction because of my limited up 7.1 percent at 858.8 million euros, both beating worst in 25 years. Today about 5.7 million resources,” he explained. analysts’ forecasts. “We’re happy with these results that tons of rice being are produced every year- To boost local production, Abuja banned have beaten our expectations. Our investments, espe- three times as much as a decade ago. rice imports by land in 2015 and launched an cially in online media, have paid off,” chief executive “We are now living a white gold revolu- ambitious aid program overseen by the cen- Matthias Doepfner said at a press conference. tion,” said Francis Nwilene, the Nigeria direc- tral bank targeting some 600,000 farmers. In Digital media now account for around 74 percent tor of the AfricaRice research centre. the arid north, new irrigation systems that MIDDLETON: In this July 24, 2017, file photo, a sign advertising employment hangs of the group’s operating profit, he added. Axel “People understand that oil is not some- allow farmers to harvest twice a year instead outside a restaurant in Middleton, Massachusetts. US businesses added a solid Springer’s stable of online titles includes English-lan- thing Nigeria can depend on anymore.” The of just once during the rainy season have 178,000 jobs in July, a survey found, evidence that employers remain confident guage site Business Insider as well as the digital ver- potential is undeniable. But despite having been introduced. enough about future demand to keep hiring. —AP sions of German newspapers like Bild or Die Welt, vast tracts of fertile land, Nigeria-the largest while it also operates a slew of European classified consumer of rice in Africa-is also one of the Dangote invests US companies added a solid advertising sites. Doepfner pointed to an “interna- world’s biggest importers of the food staple. Nigeria’s economic crisis has provided a tional improvement in the online advertising sector, In the Kano region, the GreenPro factory boost for rice. As global oil prices hover 178,000 jobs in July: Survey especially affiliation,” when high-traffic sites receive a shifted from specializing in flour and poul- around $50 a barrel, the country needs to cut of sales from online shops they link to. try to white cereals four years ago. “Rice pro- reduce costly imports and boost exports to WASHINGTON: US businesses added a solid and Americans cut back sharply last month The group also reported growth in its paid-for cessing is by far more profitable than flour increase government revenue. 178,000 jobs in July, a survey found, evidence on auto purchases. But the overall economy online media that offset falling revenue from its print and chicken feed,” said production manager Faced with a severe shortage of foreign that employers remain confident enough grew at a decent 2.6 percent annual pace in products. Nevertheless, print enjoyed strong sales in Salisu Saleh. “Rice is a major food staple in our currency, Abuja has severely restricted about future demand to keep hiring.Payroll the April-June quarter. the first half, especially thanks to a one-off special edi- society which only few can live without.” In a access to dollars-necessary to pay for processor ADP said yesterday that the Analysts predict the government’s jobs tion of Bild celebrating the German parliament’s June sign of rice’s paramount role in Nigerian society, imports-and has repeatedly talked up the biggest gains were in fields such as education report, to be released tomorrow, will show vote to legalize same-sex marriages that sold 41 mil- a “Jollof price index”-named after a popular merits of local agriculture, which accounts and health care and shipping. Manufacturers a robust 190,000 jobs were added, accord- lion copies. Looking to the full year, Springer expects a savoury fried rice dish-was launched by an for 24 per cent of GDP. The rush for “white cut 4,000 jobs, while construction firms ing to data provider FactSet. The ADP cov- “high single-digit percentage” increase in operating advisory firm in June to measure food inflation. gold” is now attracting some of the coun- added 6,000. Mining, which includes oil and ers only private businesses and often profits and adjusted profits per share compared with try’s biggest names in agribusiness. gas drilling, gained 3,000 jobs. diverges from the official figures. The gov- 2016’s result, on the back of a “mid-single-digit per- Uncompetitive Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote, who made July’s gain is below June’s figure of ernment’s June report showed that centage” increase in revenues. With domestic demand approaching 7.8 his fortune in cement, announced at the 191,000, which was revised higher. But it is employers, including federal, state and Founded shortly after World War II by journalist million tons per year, almost a quarter of start of this year that he wanted to invest still enough to lower the unemployment local governments, added 222,000 jobs. Axel Springer, the publishing group was an early Nigeria’s rice comes from abroad, mainly several billion dollars in three northern rate over time. The rate is near a 16-year low Small business hiring has slowed a bit in convert to digital media, setting up online subscrip- India and Thailand. Rice is shipped through states-Jigawa, Zamfara, Sokoto-to establish of 4.4 percent. The figures provide some recent months, with companies that tions for its newspapers, selling off print publica- the Lagos port or by road from neighboring commercial rice farms and build a dozen reassurance that the economy remains employ fewer than 50 people adding tions and investing in up-and-coming sites like Benin, which shares nearly 800 kilometres processing factories. —AFP healthy. Consumer spending slowed in June 50,000 jobs, ADP said. —AP Business Insider. — AFP THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 BUSINESS Stocks bask in Apple glow, Dow crosses 22,000

LONDON: Asian technology stocks hit 17-year brokerage. It helped dispel one of the few nag- Tokyo’s Nikkei up 0.47 percent. The MSCI tech ering bond yields across the globe. $1.1846 and 1.1468 francs per euro respec- peaks and Wall Street’s Dow index broke 22,000 ging doubts of the corporate earnings season so index for Asia also climbed 0.9 percent to Improving data in other major economies tively. Euro zone June producer price infla- points yesterday as blockbuster earnings from far-that Amazon’s lacklustre results last week ground not trod since early 2000, bringing its has also served to push the greenback tion data helped it on its way as it topped Apple rippled out to component makers global- might have revealed some tiredness among the gains for the year to a heady 40 percent. Those down nearly 11 percent from January analysts’ forecasts. ly. Shares in the world’s most valuable company giant US tech and internet stocks that have been gains balanced losses in basic materials and peaks, benefiting commodities and emerg- There was a slowdown in the pace over- surged 6 percent after-hours to a record of more driving the stock market rally all year. “It is all energy to leave MSCI’s broadest index of Asia- ing markets. all, but it bolstered bets that the European than $159 each, taking its market capitalization about Apple,” said Naeem Aslam chief market Pacific shares outside Japan steady near its high- A swathe of manufacturing surveys Central Bank could soon start winding above $830 billion. analyst at Think Markets. “The firm comfortably est since late 2007. (PMIs) out on Tuesday had underlined how down its more than 2-trillion-euro stimulus The Dow blue-chip index rose above the key topped its forecast and produced stellar num- There was a note of caution over reports that the improvement in activity had broad- program. “The ECB is going to be the cen- 22,000 level for the first time after Apple report- bers for its revenue and profit.” US President Donald Trump was close to a deci- ened out from the United States to Asia tral bank to watch for the rest of the year,” ed better revenues and profits for the past quar- Among Asia’s Apple suppliers, LG Innnotek sion on how to respond to what he considers and Europe. said JP Morgan Asset Management global ter. “US stocks are higher in early action, with the jumped 10 percent and SK Hynix, the world’s China’s unfair trade practices. market strategist Alex Dryden. tech sector getting a boost from the better- second-biggest memory chip maker, rose 3.8 Tepid US inflation along with political turmoil EBULLIENT MOOD “We think they are going to take 9-12 than-expected earnings results from Dow mem- percent. Murata Manufacturing firmed 4.9 per- in Washington has lessened the possibility of Alan Ruskin, head of G10 forex at months to get out of the market but that is ber Apple,” said analysts at the Charles Schwab cent and Taiyo Yuden 4.4 percent, helping another Federal Reserve rate hike this year, low- Deutsche Bank, noted the top five PMIs a big question ... it could even be six were all Northern European economies and months,” he added. every index in Europe was now in expan- Bond markets were largely quiet, with sionary territory above 50. “That will do the premiums investors demand to hold nothing to hurt ebullient global risk South European government debt over the appetite,” said Ruskin. “This phase of the German equivalent close to their lowest risk rally is based on growth data, but even levels in weeks and both 2- and 10-year US more on subdued inflation measures.” Treasury yields barely budged. MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe In emerging markets, MSCI’s EM stocks was just below an all-time peak. On Wall index was near a three-year high. India’s Street later electric car maker Tesla, gadget central bank became the first in Asia to cut firm Fitbit and insurance provider AIG will interest rates this year, while Venezuela’s report results. bonds continued to slid amid rising politi- In currency markets, the dollar index cal tensions there around President was stuck at just under 93, after touching Nicolas Maduro. 92.777, the lowest since early May 2016. It Oil prices were under pressure again was aided by gains on a softer yen which too amid rising US fuel inventories and as saw it creep to 110.80. major world producers kept pumping, Yet the euro also benefited from buying causing investors to worry that several against the yen, reaching its highest since weeks of steady gains had pushed the ral- February last year. It nudged up against the ly too far. Brent crude eased to $51.80 a dollar and Swiss Franc too, briefly striking barrel, while US crude lost 8 cents to new 2-1/2-year highs against both at $49.07. —Reuters

SEOUL: A currency trader gestures at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul yesterday.— AP Sterling trades close to 11-mth highs vs dollar

LONDON: Sterling traded close to 11- committee).” Thursday’s PMI for Britain’s month highs against a broadly weaker dominant services sector will be followed dollar yesterday, as investors focused on by a policy decision, the quarterly a two-day Bank of England meeting that Inflation Report, and then a press confer- should provide clues on whether interest ence with Governor Mark Carney, in what rates could be hiked in coming months. has been dubbed “Super Thursday”. A purchasing managers’ index (PMI) sur- Although analysts agreed that the vey showing growth in Britain’s con- construction numbers did not matter too struction industry tumbled to an 11- much for sterling, they nevertheless were month low in July had little impact on the latest in a run of weaker data from the currency. the British economy, which got off to a The pound briefly touched Tuesday’s sluggish start to the year with an annual- high of $1.3245 after the data, the ized growth rate of just 1 percent. strongest since mid-September, which it That softer data - along with deep had hit after the equivalent survey for uncertainty about the way Brexit will play the manufacturing sector came in out and its impact on the economy - has stronger than expected. It eased back to cooled speculation that the BoE was around $1.3235 by 0845 GMT, up poised to lift rates from record lows, around a quarter of a percent on the which followed hawkish remarks by poli- day. “I don’t think we took a lot of direc- cymakers at the bank in recent months. tion from the construction PMI, as it’s “The only thing which can break ster- such a small part of the economy,” said ling strength (against the dollar) is if the RBC currency strategist Adam Cole. BoE’s governor is way too dovish tomor- “...Cable (sterling/dollar) is really just row and provides no hints in relation to being dragged up by euro/dollar at the change in the bank’s policy,” said Think moment.” Markets analyst Naeem Aslam. “The key number is tomorrow’s servic- Against the euro, the pound was 0.2 es PMI, which has on occasions influ- percent down on the day at 89.58 pence, enced the MPC (BoE monetary policy close to a nine-month low. —Reuters UK construction growth drops to 11-month low

LONDON: Growth in Britain’s construction Yesterday’s PMI showed new business industry tumbled to an 11-month low in volumes declined for the first time since July, as a lacklustre outlook for the econo- August 2016, hurt by a slowdown in the my and heightened political uncertainty commercial construction sector. Last deterred new orders, a survey showed week the Royal Institution of Chartered yesterday. Surveyors said demand to rent British The Markit/CIPS UK Construction commercial property had fallen to a five- Purchasing Managers’ Index PMI fell to year low. 51.9 from 54.8 in June, below all fore- Growth in the housebuilding sector also casts in a Reuters poll of economists that cooled, reflecting other signs of a slow- had pointed to a reading of 54.5. The sur- down in the housing market, according to vey is another mixed signal for Bank of the PMI. On Monday, the Bank of England England policymakers meeting this week said mortgage approvals fell to a nine- to set interest rates. A sister survey on month low in June. Tuesday had shown British manufactur- The waning growth in activity took its ing growth improved last month thanks toll on construction firms’ confidence about to an upturn in exports. the future, which fell to its lowest level in a But yesterday’s PMI for construction, year, IHS Markit said. The Federation of which accounts for around 6 percent of Master Builders said on Monday that the British economic output, showed a sector fall in the sterling exchange rate was caus- struggling to maintain momentum. “The ing prices of materials to soar, squeezing combination of weaker order books and margins for a third of small builders and sharply rising construction costs provides a forcing nearly a quarter to raise prices. concern that an extended soft patch for the More important for BoE officials will be construction sector may be on the horizon,” today’s PMI for the services industry, which said Tim Moore, senior economist at survey accounts for about 80 percent of British compiler IHS Markit. economic output. — Reuters THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 BUSINESS Submissions are still open for Lexus Short Films Season 4 Aspiring filmmakers have until August 24 to put their entries forward

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Huawei Kuwait launches next generation nova 2 20MP selfies from an elegant design

KUWAIT: The Consumer Business Group (CBG) Redefining the Selfie: Clear also able to shoot selfies with a bokeh effect, special attention has been given to all aspects Professional Music: Theater-quality HiFi at Huawei Technologies - Kuwait yesterday Portraits Taken Anywhere creating the blurred background similar to that of the HUAWEI nova 2 and HUAWEI nova 2 Plus Music for A Super Audio Experience launched the HUAWEI nova 2 and HUAWEI Smartphone users are demanding increas- generated by wide-aperture professional por- to ensure they appeal to, and fit, the busy Working in tandem with professional nova 2 Plus smartphones, which feature bold ingly high-quality photography experiences - traits. With a new 10-level beautification mode lifestyles of young consumers. musicians, including Rainer Maillard, a new breakthroughs including an upgraded especially for their selfies. To appeal to young and a new gesture shutter for taking pictures, Huawei implemented a smooth, rounded Grammy Award-winning master who won camera and an advanced audio experience. consumers, the HUAWEI nova 2 series is perfect selfies become that much easier. design as opposed to sharp lines on the the prize for Best Engineered Album, With a 12MP+8MP rear dual camera and the equipped with photography applications for The amazing front camera is complement- HUAWEI nova 2 series. The HUAWEI nova 2 Classical, the HUAWEI nova 2 series delivers professional portrait mode, as well as a 20MP every scenario. Its 20MP front camera, com- ed by a stellar rear camera. HUAWEI nova 2 series features a unique shallow fingerprint an incomparable audio experience, with high-definition front camera, the device makes bined with Huawei’s 3D facial recognition and and HUAWEI nova 2 Plus are outfitted with a design. The sensor’s design reduces the chance upgraded software and hardware. HUAWEI selfie-taking easier and more fun for everyone, optimized beauty 4.0, delivers crisp and clear 12MP+8MP rear dual camera to capture of it collecting dirt and dust, ensuring continu- nova 2 and HUAWEI nova 2 Plus feature HiFi with stunning results. portraits. more stunning and detailed images. The dual ous, seamless performance. chips, which minimize distortion, harmonics, Speaking of the nova 2 smartphone, Huawei’s high-resolution photography RGB lenses deliver optical zoom without The HUAWEI nova 2 series’ chic design and noise and other disturbance with audio pro- Huawei Technologies CBG Director, Peter Wei, capabilities are based on a range of intelligent compromising quality. For fast and precise trendsetting selfie functionality is backed by cessing to make music unforgettable. said: “Our HUAWEI nova 2 is one of the most algorithms, including a specific portrait algo- focus in low-light environments, the rear the HUAWEI Kirin 659 chipset powerhouse. The Huawei also applied the HUAWEI 2012 lab’s sought-after products among young con- rithm. This takes into account a wide range of camera features a F1.8 aperture. In addition combination of the Kirin 659 chipset with EMUI sound algorithm HUAWEI Histen for the first sumers as a result of its innovative aesthetics face shapes and skin colors, studying the rela- to portrait mode, the bokeh effect can be 5.1 and Android 7.0 ensures that the series will time - an algorithm that includes 10 targeted and superior usability. Huawei has drawn on its tive position of facial features and skin types as adjusted after a picture is taken to achieve not slow down over time, and will continue to modules for various effects, such as 3D most dynamic users’ style and attitude as inspi- well as textures to deliver more natural and different visual effects. produce flawless performance. stereo sound. ration to take the HUAWEI nova 2 to the next true-to-life portraits. In addition to its thin and lightweight To ensure premium sound quality, the level. Featuring breakthroughs in selfie func- Additionally, Huawei incorporates a number Innovative Design: Cutting-edge design, the HUAWEI nova 2 series sets itself HUAWEI nova 2 series support aptX wireless tionality and a distinctive design, these devices of fun camera features to the front camera. In Craftsmanship for an Elegant Look apart on account of its exceptional battery life Bluetooth technology, which, when it comes celebrate the individuality, energy and opti- low-light conditions, the HUAWEI nova 2 series The HUAWEI nova 2 series’ design is testa- and quick charging solution. It takes the to videos and games, has the shortest time mism of today’s consumers.” The HUAWEI nova uses LCD screen flash with 11 color tempera- ment to the power of creativity and innovation. HUAWEI nova 2 and HUAWEI nova 2 Plus just 30 lag of all Bluetooth audio coding. This 2 and HUAWEI nova 2 Plus are available in the tures for different degrees of illumination - From the 5.0/5.5-inch screen, to the smooth minutes to power-up to 39% and 43% respec- ensures a more synchronized image and Kuwait market from August 1, 2017. making portraits really pop. The front camera is metallic unibody measuring as little 6.9mm, tively, a feature that is crucial for busy lifestyles. sound experience, emulating that of a CD. Data risks give no rewards, Cyber resilience expert warns Kaspersky Lab on email security

DUBAI: Users are putting their pre- People who share their precious have shared their smartphone with iwot Mendahun, cyber resilience information. Spear phishing and imper- cious and sensitive data in danger, by data digitally have also reported a others have also experienced data expert at email security firm sonation attacks are easy to launch the way they share both their infor- wide range of problems with their loss on their smartphones, compared HMimecast, commented: “Email with free email addresses or by register- connects the world’s leaders, business- ing lookalike domains. Mobile email mation, and their physical devices devices. On smartphones, the most with 34 percent of those who es and everyday individuals, whatever users are particularly vulnerable. All containing this information with oth- common issues include intrusive haven’t. their status or intent yet was never organizations need to consider stamp- ers. Kaspersky Lab’s My Precious adverts (51 percent, compared to “Our research shows that when designed with security in mind. ing external emails with simple warn- Data: Stranger Danger report lifts the 25 percent of users who don’t people over-share data digitally, they This prank follows a rise in similar ings and conduct regular training to lid on data sharing habits and reveals share), battery life issues (41 per- are more likely to face device prob- attacks asking for wire transfers or con- help employees recognize possible that people who share their data and cent, compared to 17 percent of lems and lose data, making their dig- fidential data like HR records or tax scams.” devices, live digital lives that are people who don’t share), apps ital lives more difficult,” commented Hiwot Mendahun much more difficult than those who operating on their device without Andrei Mochola, Head of Consumer don’t - suffering from data loss and their consent (19 percent, com- Business at Kaspersky Lab. “This problematic devices. pared to 6 percent of users who problem is made worse when users Threat of a bitcoin split People who share their data with don’t share) and malware infections share their digital devices with oth- others are more likely to have digital (14 percent, compared to 4 percent ers, or with total strangers. We know life difficulties - for example, almost of people who don’t share). These that users are unlikely to stop sharing avoided, for now half of users who share their data findings illustrate a strong connec- the precious data they love with peo- online have experienced data loss on tion between sharing and device ple online - this is one of the privi- NEW YORK: On the eve of a major change receive bitcoin in exchange. It’s also possi- one reason the community-supported their smartphones (47 percent). The issues, with those that share data leges of the online world. But that’s in bitcoin, a threat of a split in the digital ble to exchange bitcoin for US dollars and website Bitcoin.org had warned users not chances of data loss however, are being more likely to lead difficult why it is so important for everyone to currency has been avoided - for now. A other currencies. Bitcoin has been touted to accept any bitcoin up to two days prior comparatively slim among those digital lives than those that don’t. be more aware of the potential dan- move by users to force a change in the as a currency of the future, but so far it has- to Monday’s deadline and to wait for confir- who do not share their data with In addition, the research shows gers they are putting their data and computer code by Monday has worked. A n’t proven very popular as a way to pay for mation the situation had been resolved others - only 13 percent of these the same correlation for people that devices in. We urge people to choose majority of “miners” - the core bitcoin goods or services. before trading again. But the change now people have lost information from put their physical devices in the care protection that adapts to suit their users who verify bitcoin transactions has the support needed to proceed, so a their smartphones. The risks of shar- of others - such as giving their smart- needs, whatever environment they around the world - has signaled support. What’s behind the fuss? disruption isn’t likely this week. ing are even higher for those who phones to others for a period of time, are in. This approach identifies com- Though the change is designed to In a word, speed. The bitcoin network is share their information with leaving their devices unlocked in a plex and targeted threats and offers improve capacity on the increasingly limited in how quickly it can shuffle around What are the remaining issues? clogged network, some miners had digital money. As bitcoin has grown, pay- A separate group of developers sought strangers, with 59 percent of smart- public place, giving out their PINs users advice that helps to reduce the objected because it could reduce transac- ment delays have become more common to solve the speed issue by proposing a phone users who have shared data and so on. These users are also more potential damage to their data and with strangers admitting they have likely to suffer data loss - for example, tion fees they collect. The show of support and worrisome. new currency called Bitcoin Cash. It effec- devices - leaving people to enjoy all has helped reverse a slide in the value of Some software developers came up tively rewards every owner of bitcoin with lost their data. more than half (65 percent) who the online world has to offer.” bitcoin from around $1,900 two weeks with a way to speed things up by reengi- an equal amount of the new currency Award winning protection is avail- ago to roughly $2,800 on Monday. neering bitcoin’s universal ledger, a file using a system that can handle much high- able that helps to safeguard families However, some uncertainty still called the blockchain. Supporters of the er volumes of trades. But some digital cur- and all their precious memories. remains. A May agreement between large new method include Microsoft, the bitcoin rency exchange operators- including Kaspersky Total Security delivers pro- bitcoin companies effectively pushes the exchange Coinbase and a variety of other Coinbase and Bitstamp - have said they tection for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad and threat of a split off until November. And bitcoin proponents who would like to see won’t support Bitcoin Cash. And Cornell Android. Features such as Backup one proposal to launch an alternative cur- the currency used more widely in com- computer science professor Emin Gun Sirer and Encryption protect people’s data rency, Bitcoin Cash, is sowing confusion merce. Reformers had threatened to stop says savvy traders can game the system to and fears of scam trades. Here’s a look at recognizing transactions confirmed by create free money for themselves. Bitcoin from harm. In addition, Antimalware the current dispute. miners who hadn’t adopted the upgrade. Cash was slated to launch on Tuesday. As of Protection, Software Cleaner and Monday the price of Bitcoin Cash futures Application Manager ensure that What is bitcoin, again? What would a split mean? was about one-tenth of bitcoin itself. devices continue to work in the best Bitcoin is a digital currency that’s not Generally speaking, chaos - though Tone Vays, a bitcoin analyst and consult- possible condition. tied to any bank or government . Like cash, mostly limited to those who use or squirrel ant, says he thinks Bitcoin Cash is destined My Precious Data: Stranger it lets users spend or receive money anony- away bitcoin. People who use bitcoin to become one of many alternative digital Danger is based on an online survey mously, or mostly so; like other online pay- couldn’t be sure which version they held, or currencies known as “alt-coins.” He says the conducted by research firm Toluna ment services, it also lets them do so over what might happen if they spent it or concept is similar to Clams , digital coins and Kaspersky Lab in January 2017. the internet. accepted bitcoin as payment. that were also awarded to bitcoin holders The survey assessed the attitudes of The coins are created by miners, who Taking bitcoin, for instance, could leave in 2014 but now trade at about one-thou- 16,250 Internet users aged over 16 operate computer farms that verify other you with currency you couldn’t spend sandth of bitcoin’s price. Once Bitcoin Cash users’ transactions by solving complex freely - and that might disappear entirely if went live Tuesday, people “will immediately years old, from 17 countries around mathematical puzzles. These miners it ended up being the “wrong” kind. That’s sell it for bitcoin,” he said Monday. —AP the world. HEALTH & SCIENCE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

China welcomes world's first panda born to wild and captive parents

BEIJING: China has welcomed the world's first Conservation and Research Center for the Giant panda weight of around 150 grams thanks to giant panda cub born to a mixed pair of captive Panda (CCRCGP) as saying. Cao Cao's good appetite during pregnancy. and wild parents, the official Xinhua news With only 471 captive pandas worldwide as Giant pandas are notoriously clumsy at mat- agency said. Palm-sized and pink, covered in a of the end of last year, the species is at risk of ing, with males said to be bad at determining downy layer of white fuzz from its tiny claws to inbreeding, Xinhua said. Cao Cao, who has lived when a female is in the right frame of mind and its long tail, the cub was born early Monday in captivity since she was two, was released back often befuddled at knowing what to do next. In morning in southwestern Sichuan province to into the wild for a two-month stint in March the event the animals do feel compatible, sex is 15-year-old Cao Cao, who had mated with a wild wearing positioning and recording devices frequently over too quickly to impregnate the male panda in March. The cub's birth is the result around her neck. The recording device showed female, who is only receptive to the proposition of researchers' efforts to boost the health and that after going into heat on March 11, she mat- for two or three days a year between February genetic diversity of captive pandas by getting ed with a wild male panda for a minute and 30 and May. Fewer than 2,000 giant pandas are esti- them to mate with their forest-dwelling counter- seconds on March 23. Her baby weighed in at a mated to remain in the wild, in three provinces parts, Xinhua cited Zhang Zhizhong of the China hefty 216 grams-exceeding the typical newborn in south-central China. — AFP TOKYO: In this photo released by Tokyo Zoological Park Society, a giant panda cub lies down on the floor with its mother ShinShin at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo. — AP Satellite launched to monitor Bangladesh performs 1st climate change and vegetation

CAYENNE: Two satellites including one dedi- France's National Centre for Space Studies conjoined twin surgery cated to monitoring the effects of climate (CNES) and Israel's space agency. Venus will change on vegetation were successfully photograph 110 specific sites across the launched into orbit late Tuesday, launch com- world every two days for two-and-a-half Twins to remain in intensive care after surgery pany Arianespace said. They were launched years, charting the impact of climate change from Korou, in French Guiana, at 10:56 pm on ecosystems and agriculture as well as DHAKA: Surgeons in Bangladesh have (0136 GMT). The Vegetation and studying carbon stocks and plant evolution. performed what they are calling the Environment monitoring on a New Micro The other satellite is on a reconnaissance mis- country's first successful separation of Satellite-or Venus-is a joint effort between sion for Italy's defense ministry. — AFP conjoined twins in a "groundbreaking" and complex operation. Tofa and Tahura, ten-month-old sisters who were born conjoined at the spine and rectum, were separated by a team of two dozen doctors Tuesday at Bangladesh's largest hospital in the capital Dhaka. Paediatric surgeon Abdul Hanif said the twins were in a stable condition after the delicate nine- hour procedure. "It is the first time we have success- fully separated conjoined twins in Bangladesh," Hanif, from Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said. "It's a groundbreaking operation in our med- ical history. It was an extremely com- plex operation." The twins will undergo at least two further operations to restructure their internal organs, Hanif added. The surgery had been "100 per- cent successful" but the twins would remain in intensive care for some time DHAKA: Previously-conjoined Bangladeshi twins Tofa and Tahura are treated after surgery to separate them to ensure no infections developed, said at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. — AFP another doctor, Shahnoor Islam. KUALA LUMPUR: This handout photo by the Royal Malaysian Customs shows seized pan- Born to a poor couple, the twin golin scales displayed before a press conference in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur. — AFP sisters-who do not use a surname- were brought to Dhaka a month ago. Their mother, Shahida Begum, wept Hawaii allows lab to begin Malaysia seizes rare animal following the surgery, describing her tension and joy at news the opera- testing medical marijuana parts worth almost $1mn tion had been a success. "Doctors said the surgery was successful, but HONOLULU: Hawaii approved its first laboratory to pen quickly and everything will go smoothly." Once KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has seized ele- Elephant tusks are in high demand in they are not out of risk yet. I pray to begin testing samples of medical marijuana 17 years the lab receives samples, it will take about four phant tusks and pangolin scales from Africa parts of Asia, especially China and Vietnam, God for my kids' quickest recovery. after use of the drug was legalized in the state. On days to test and return products to dispensaries for worth almost a million dollars, an official said where the ivory is prized for decorative pur- Let their pain be gone." Another pair Monday, the state Department of Health certified sale, said Dana Ciccone, owner of Steep Hill Hawaii. yesterday, highlighting the country's role as a poses and in traditional medicine. The global of Bangladeshi twins conjoined at the Honolulu-based lab Steep Hill Hawaii. That brings Then the dispensary will undergo one final inspec- hub for smuggling rare animal parts. The con- trade in elephant ivory, with rare exceptions, skull are awaiting a complex medical Hawaii closer to the long-awaited date when dispen- tion by the Department of Health with the product traband was found in two separate raids in has been outlawed since 1989. The scales of procedure in Dhaka. The surgery is saries can sell their products. Hawaii was among the present, department spokeswoman Janice Okubo the cargo terminal of Kuala Lumpur's main the pangolin, a critically endangered creature unprecedented in Bangladesh, and first states to legalize medical marijuana in 2000. But said. That on-site inspection and accompanying international airport on Sunday, customs offi- also known as the "scaly anteater" that is the doctors are consulting medical opin- the state didn't legalize dispensaries until 2015, leav- paperwork could take 24 to 48 hours, she said. cials said. In the first raid, authorities found 23 world's most heavily trafficked mammal, are ions from across the globe as they ing about 17,000 patients to grow or obtain the drug Steep Hill worked tirelessly over the past year to ivory tusks, weighing 75.7 kilograms with an highly sought after in some Asian countries prepare for the operation. on their own. receive certification so patients could finally access estimated value of 275,000 ringgit. for use in traditional medicine. Doctors are trying to establish Then medical marijuana dispensaries began safe, legal cannabis, Ciccone said in an email. "Customs officers seized two boxes which Pangolin meat is considered a delicacy in whether the one-year-old girls-born opening in Hawaii this summer, but they could not "Today is a big step in the right direction for contained a large quantity of elephant tusks," China and their scales are also sometimes used otherwise healthy in northwest sell their products because the state had not certi- Hawaii's Medical Cannabis industry," he said. The senior customs official Pudzi Man said in a in the production of crystal methampheta- Bangladesh-share the same brain, fied any labs to conduct the required testing. So product at Honolulu-based dispensary Aloha Green statement. The tusks had been sent from mine. The seizures underline Malaysia's role as something that would vastly compli- they conducted outreach instead. "This is a big has been ready for months, and dispensary CEO Nigeria, and the cargo was listed as food a major transit point in the global wildlife cate the surgery. In rare cases, identi- milestone, and it couldn't have come any sooner, James H.Q. Lee said he hopes to begin the lab test- items, he said. Separately, officials found six smuggling trade. Last month, a Vietnamese cal twins can be born with skin and because many people within the industry were get- ing process Tuesday. "We've been waiting, so that's sacks containing 300.9 kilograms (663 man was arrested at Kuala Lumpur airport and internal organs fused together. About ting frustrated and a little angry at the time it has very good news. I think the patients will be happy," pounds) of pangolin scales worth 3.86 million a large stash of elephant ivory found in his lug- half are stillborn, and the survival taken to get to this point," said state Sen. Will Lee said. But Lee still has questions about what size ringgit ($900,500), said Pudzi. The cargo had gage was seized. Anyone found guilty of rate is between five and 25 per cent. Espero, a Democrat. "But now that we are here, sample to prepare, and he hasn't gotten a definitive originated in the Democratic Republic of importing rare animals or their parts into In 2008 a baby was born in hopefully the next phase in terms of sales will hap- answer from the Department of Health, he said.—AP Congo. No arrests have yet been made over Malaysia can be jailed for up to three years and Bangladesh with two heads but died the seizures. fined. — AFP after just two days. — AFP WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 A new kind of cold: Nitrogen infused coffee now brewing in Costa Marina Crescent store

his summer Costa Coffee is intro- vor. The Cold Brew Coffee is then poured only, Costa Coffee Kuwait is the second Brew is a new, exciting way to enjoy cof- ducing its latest innovation, Nitro through a tap that infuses the drink with and only country in the MENA region fol- fee - our smoothest ever cold coffee and TCold Brew: a nitrogen-infused sen- nitrogen for a seriously smooth new mul- lowing the UAE to launch the Nitro Cold the ultimate refreshment. With its nitro- sation poured through a bespoke tap, ti-sensory experience, sure to excite cof- Brew and the first international coffee gen infusion, 20-hour brewing process debuting as Costa’s smoothest and rich- fee aficionados. The nitrogen infusion chain to launch the innovation in Kuwait. and single origin Columbian blend, Nitro est cold coffee yet. The launch of the creates tiny bubbles which cascade Nitro is the newest addition to the Costa Cold Brew Coffee is our most velvety refreshing, bold and invigorating Nitro through the coffee as it streams from the Coffee family and offers a spectacular twist smooth drink yet.” Cold Brew Coffee will be followed by the tap, giving it an extra smooth taste and on the cold coffee drinking experience. Since Alghanim Industries acquired arrival of Costa Cold Brew in all Costa rich, silky texture. Nitro Cold Brew coffee Caroline Harris, Global Brand Director Costa Kuwait in 2013, the brand’s strate- Coffee stores across Kuwait. is served in a glass straight-up. For those at Costa Coffee commented: “As part of gy became focused on customer centrici- Nitro Cold Brew Coffee is made with with a soft spot for sweetness, Nitro Cold our mission to inspire the world to love ty. Alghanim Industries was keen to con- Costa’s Cold Brew; a single origin Brew Coffee can also be enjoyed with great coffee, we are constantly working stantly develop the brand and introduce Colombian blend, steeped for over 20 caramel or vanilla syrups. to bring new coffee experiences and innovative drinks to better cater to its hours to enhance the natural coffee fla- Available in its Marina Crescent store innovations to our customers. Nitro Cold customers.

360 Mall, Eye Boutique Opticians conclude sunglasses summer donation campaign 2017

s part of its 2017 corporate social responsibility pro- gram, 360 Mall in collaboration with Eye Boutique AOpticians collected over 250 donated used sun- glasses from collection boxes located at Tamdeen Group offices and from Eye Boutique Opticians directly to distrib- ute to deserving staff helping to build a better Kuwait. The sunglasses, all in good condition, were distributed to the hard working laborers as well as the dedicated cleaners and ancillary staff working within a public hospi- tal. This unique campaign also included Eye Boutique Opticians offering a complementary eye test and glasses to more than 200 staff, who would normally be unable to afford this service, currently working in the housekeeping, security and maintenance departments at 360 Mall. “This campaign was organized in line with the Tamdeen Group and 360 Mall’s commitment to play a positive role in the community, and in helping those less fortunate.” said Claudia Lopusinska, Marketing Manager, 360 Mall. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Eye Boutique for their fantastic generosity and support of this campaign.” As part of its commitment to social responsibility, 360 Mall is committed to supporting and hosting various com- munity initiatives which promote volunteerism, active community participation, youth empowerment, arts and music appreciation and other deserving causes. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 TV PROGRAMS

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CROSSWORD 1676 STAR TRACK

Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22) Work seems intense today but you possess a powerful, persistent drive An emphasis on discipline with regard to work and health is a keynote of and are a hard, steady worker. Some people find you deep, with a sense of mystery. You the cycle now dawning in your life. Procedures, scheduling, details: you may become are willing to do work today that others would not go near, quietly putting an end to weak in some areas unless you take steps to correct any deficiencies. Deficiencies may some difficult problems. Later today you might be helping others to learn technical only be when you fail to meet a deadline. You can do this . . . You will be pleased with techniques so that you will eventually not be so overburdened. You are able to direct your progress. Otherwise, you will have to run faster just to avoid falling behind. A desire others in your business and this may lead to a leadership position. You busy yourself this for variety marks this phase and this especially applies to romantic experience and artistic afternoon in some project that you had been putting off for some time. You will be cre- taste. The latter tend to focus on literature and poetry. Communication with distant fami- ating a new form or format for presentation to some very important people. Some peo- ly members is possible this afternoon. A sociable, congenial, slightly frivolous orientation ple may wonder how the business could ever get along without you. sets in this evening. A social involvement can be enjoyable.

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

You are friendly and encouraging today. You somehow manage to find a This is a good time for promoting yourself and for letting others know creative environment or the creative in any environment, so as to provide the most ben- what you have to offer. Right now, the key to career moves involves attending to nag- eficial area in which to work or play. Others want to join you in this project. You have a ging details-whatever you have neglected before. This is a time during which you may be built-in sense of what the public wants and can always come up with just the right able to move ahead with your ambition and your general life’s purpose. You would make image. You find it easy to work with the emotions and feelings of others and with great an excellent teacher of philosophy or religion-you cannot help but communicate these imagination. You are great with kids and big on animals, sports and the outdoors. You subjects to others and enchant all who come to know you. Your understanding of the are an instant umbrella of warmth, friendship and self-expression. Clear decisions affect- unity behind appearances, along with the ability to put these thoughts into words, is a ing others could be made easily at this time. These are the attitudes and circumstances rare and valuable gift. You would make a good director, photographer, choreographer, in which you find yourself teaching others. etc. You like working with mental images.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) There are lots of energy and action this day. Your dreams and imaginings You might like to ignore responsibilities and do some socializing, but reali- keep bumping into the real and the actual. You quickly pick up on what is ties demand you tend to business and forget your friends for the moment. expected of you, and you are accountable. You are learning to plan ahead as you see This is one of the best times to make progress, push forward and rise to prominence. It ACROSS system. your goals begin to develop. You do the best you can in every situation that you experi- will be hard for you to do wrong-all the cycles are working in your favor. Your career 1. A federally chartered savings bank. 2. A mark left by the healing of injured ence. It takes judgment to make the choices that best benefit a situation. Consider this: seems to get the support you need and this is one area of life that runs smoothly. You 4. A member of the Caddo people who tissue. your powers of perception are particularly sharp at this time, and you would do well now seem to understand what the public wants and mass marketing could be a natural for to work out the details of any plans that you have previously made. This evening, you you. This is also a time when you may marry or take on a new role in the community or formerly lived in the Dakotas west of 3. A large mass of ice floating at sea. with other people. Your mind is ever on communication, how you present yourself, espe- the Missouri river. 4. A blue dye obtained from plants or may feel focused and even a bit radiant. You are either entertaining company or being entertained yourself tonight. The snacks are low calorie and nutritional-good for you! cially when negotiating. Enjoy cooking a new recipe tonight. 11. A law passed by US Congress to made synthetically. prevent employees from being injured 5. Characteristic of a region. or contracting diseases in the course of 6. Any of various coarse shrubby plants ) their employment. of the genus Iva with small greenish Cancer (June 21-July 22 Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 15. Water frozen in the solid state. flowers. You may realize that you may have been stagnating lately. There are oppor- Independence on the part of people or events somehow challenges your 16. A resident of Nevada. 7. A Dravidian language spoken in tunities today to rise above the mundane. Saying or writing with style authority today. Also, the forces of change assert themselves now and 17. A barrier consisting of a horizontal southern India. comes naturally as you seek to write a program or progress report. It may seem that you again, managing to overrule and overturn whatever you have managed to secure. are always writing technical material, and just now there is a desire for variety with some Observing others, you will find that some people just naturally deal well with upheavals bar and supports. 8. A public promotion of some product of your work. You may find yourself at a used book store reading all types of subjects. You and adjustments-yet others may find much difficulty. You have great discipline and may 18. Knitted jacket that is fastened up or service. may even find yourself involved with two books at once. Increasing your vocabulary find it enjoyable to teach young people how to solve difficulties they may uncover. You the front with buttons or a zipper. 9. An Indian side dish of yogurt and expertise can be a fun ongoing activity, and you could find a friend to join you. Your ability can demonstrate a good sensitivity and understanding about the needs of others. You 20. A state in midwestern United chopped cucumbers and spices. to discriminate real breakthroughs and to spot new trends makes you able to work in know just the right words that will communicate positive messages. This could involve States. 10. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish areas at the very fringe of technology these days-more technology to write. political issues. If not community politics, possibly club politics. 21. A public area set aside as a pedes- gods. trian walk. 11. Chief deity of Zoroastrianism. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 22. Wild sheep of semidesert regions in 12. A river that rises in central Germany Leo (July 23-August 22) central Asia. and flows north to join the Elbe River. Before work begins this morning, conversations with co-workers could be Opportunities may go against your own sense of responsibility. Career 23. Remaining after all deductions. 13. A local and well-defined elevation in the religious realm or at least, spiritual. You have little interest in spirituali- choices may require that you temporarily neglect the home. This is a tough call, and ty that is rampant these days. You could probably bring imagination and religious under- some compromise is perhaps the best way to a workable solution. This is a perfect time 25. South American wood sorrel culti- of the land. to be assertive and to move forward in your career decisions. You are driven when it vated for its edible tubers. 14. A friendly nation. standing to physical and scientific studies. Opportunity for further thought regarding the spirit tends to crop up during the day-you are open to new ways of thinking. Continued comes to fulfilling your ambitions and carving out a career. There is no lack of energy or 27. Affect with wonder. 19. Distinctive and stylish elegance. success on the career level may point to your abandoning some of your dreams. This drive here, and nothing can stand in your way. Everything is poured into making the 29. Deprived of parents by death or 24. Set down according to a plan. afternoon, family matters tend to take precedence and you may have to help a young per- right moves-the correct decisions. You are outgoing, enthusiastic and always diplomatic- desertion. 26. An order of Eutheria. son to understand the word-concentration. You may even think of some fun exercise or everybody’s favorite. Politics or some other public career seems inevitable. Some experi- 33. A resource. 28. Large bamboo having thick-walled game to play with the kids that will help with concentration. enced politician may tutor you in this process if that is what you want. 36. The corporate executive responsi- culms. ble for the operations of the firm. 30. A long noosed rope used to catch 37. A collection of facts from which animals. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) conclusions may be drawn. 31. A numbered compartment in a You enjoy working hard and being organized and you exercise skill and You enjoy working with whatever is psychological-the hidden, vulnerable, 40. An esoteric or occult matter that is post office where mail is put to be discipline in anything that affects your career and reputation. You have the perfect com- sensitive areas of the mind and self. You can handle material that is sensi- traditionally secret. called for. bination to be in a management position at this time. If you think you are ready, this time tive or taboo without batting an eye. This interest in all that is psychological makes you 43. A highly unstable radioactive ele- 32. (Babylonian) God of storms and may be best for pushing through any changes you may want to make in your career. an excellent teacher. You also have a natural grasp for writing and after you worked with You have good insight into all social activities that are around you and if you are not research, reports and projects, you may decide to go in a different direction. The different ment (the heaviest of the halogen wind. direction is what today is about. Where could you apply your talents and be the happiest series). 34. Surgically remove a part of a struc- careful, you may find yourself involved in many club or social group responsibilities. You like to facilitate, compromise and otherwise show your talents-like a coat of many colors. your drive in the area of psychology, meditation, renewals of direction or perhaps, con- 44. A heavy dull sound (as made by ture or an organ. New and creative projects help you to change that feeling of being in a rut. Chatting centration on a focus to improve, may mean an advice column. If you are not with a impact of heavy objects). 35. Usually describes a large person with neighbors or siblings this evening will help you to relax. mate, this may be a time you will meet someone very special. 46. The sediment from fermentation of who is fat but has a large frame to carry an alcoholic beverage. it. 47. A master's degree in library science. 38. God of fire. Wordsearch Puzzle Yesterday’s Solution 50. Suggestive of the supernatural. 39. A formal expression of praise. 51. (used of count nouns) Every one 41. 100 aurar equal 1 krona. considered individually. 42. The whiteness that results from 52. The largest island of the central removing the color from something. Ryukyu Islands. 45. A town in southwestern Maine 56. The wood of the sabicu which north of Portland. resembles mahogany. 48. Type genus of the Lobotidae. 58. Of or containing iridium. 49. One of a pair of planks used to 60. Old World field mice. make a track for rolling or sliding 62. (of words) Formed in imitation of a objects. natural sound. 53. A mass of ice and snow that perma- 66. A broad flat muscle on either side nently covers a large area of land (e.g., of the back. the polar regions or a mountain peak). 67. A sac or cavity containing fluid 54. Guinea fowl. especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid. 55. Stout-bodied insect with large 70. A loose sleeveless outer garment membranous wings. made from aba cloth. 57. With rapid movements. 71. (informal) Of the highest quality. 59. The brightest star in Cygnus. 72. Accumulated on a surface of a solid. 61. A former communist country in 73. Ancient Hebrew unit of liquid eastern Europe and northern Asia. measure = 1.5 gallons. 63. An island of central Hawaii 74. A potent estrogen used in medicine (between Molokai and Kauai). and in feed for livestock and poultry. 64. Wading birds of warm regions hav- 75. A river in northeastern Brazil that ing long slender down-curved bills. flows generally northward to the 65. A stick that people can lean on to Atlantic Ocean. help them walk. 76. The act of using. 68. A period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed DOWN point or event. 1. A tax on employees and employers 69. A run that is the result of the bat- that is used to fund the Social Security ter's performance. Yesterday’s Solution

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GOSSIP Ricky Wilson's pop concerns

icky Wilson worries Kaiser Chiefs fans were "scared off" by ber our ethos ... When we wrote our first record, all we wanted to do their last album because it was more a pop record. The 'Ruby' was to play festivals where everyone remembered us. To do that we Rhitmakers love experimenting with different sounds and had to write what sounded to us like instant hits. "I think somewhere approaches to recording, but the 38-year-old singer admitted some along the way of our career we forgot this is what we love doing. So of their loyal supporters were not thrilled by their October 2016 LP on this record we've gone back to writing songs that when people 'Stay Together' which they made with producer Brian Higgins, hear them for the first time they go, 'I know this and I am enjoying it famous for his Xenomania production group that created hits for the and don't care who the band is. I like it.'" Meanwhile, Ricky admits likes of Girls Aloud, S Club and The Saturdays. Speaking to Closer that he thinks the reason Kaiser Chiefs are still going strong after a magazine, he said: "We're in the studio recording and I think there is decade of making music, is simply because they "have fun". The for- a lot more to come from us. We're always working on new music and mer 'Voice' coach said: "We just enjoy it and have fun together. And we've made every record in a different way. I did think we might nothing actually catastrophic has happened to us. We've done all have scared off some of our fans with the pop feel of the last album, right and we are still here and that's how we will continue. Just see- 'Stay Together'." Ricky previously revealed he thought 'Stay Together' ing what comes next." was full of "instant hits", like 'Parachute' and 'Hole In My Soul', and he felt they were being true to their original "ethos". He said: "We weren't into making a guitar record this time. We wanted to remem-

Fall Out Boy want to reach lost young people with their new album

he US rockers will release their seventh LP, 'Mania', next month and bassist Pete Wentz is hoping the Tsongs will help "kids" who are looking to "figure themselves out" and let them believe they can fit the world around themselves. He said: "The world can be a big lonely place, especially for kids who are trying to figure them- selves out. I think sometimes we can forget that... that's who Mania is meant to speak to. That's who I want to reach. I don't think that kids should feel like they need to adjust their empathy or selves to the world - I'd rather give them the belief that they can adjust the world to fit their empathy." Pete also promised the EDM-influenced 'Young and Menace' isn't indicative of the album as a whole, but the song offered them the chance to do a "hard restart" and do something completely different. He told Rolling Stone magazine: "It feels like every once in a while, you've gotta do a hard restart that clears the cache and erases the hard drive. "I think that's what 'Young and Menace' was - a big palette cleanse. I think it gave us the space to create something brand new." Pete believe it is important for the band to continue to evolve, rather than just making music that sounds like fan-pleasing classic work. He said: "I think we have to just move forward - that's the goal of us (I don't mean the band; I mean humans) - we just need to evolve. "No one wants to be who they were two years ago or 10 years ago... it's great to have that snapshot, but it's time to hang up your hat when you think your glory days are Busted pick Mark Ronson behind you. "I think the sound of FOB will always come with us because of the nature of how Patrick sings against the music - it is just inherently there." would be dream producer

usted want Mark Ronson to produce their next as 'Air Hostess', 'Crashed the Wedding' and 'Year 3000'. And Cheryl Tweedy returns album. The trio - Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and the 32-year-old singer-and-guitarist is confident the boys BJames Bourne - have started work on the follow-up can achieve their goal and give their fans what they want. to work with major to their 2016 comeback LP 'Night Driver' and have a hand- He said: "We want to bridge the gap between old Busted ful of songs ready. The boys have started searching for pro- and new Busted. We love 'Night Driver' and how it sounds, ducers who can help them construct their new record and but with the next record we want to go for a mix of the cosmetics company top of their wish list is Ronson who has crafted hits with two eras, have more guitar on it for sure. If we can bridge the likes of Lily Allen, Duran Duran, the late Amy those two things it will be great because 'Night Driver' heryl Tweedy has returned to work with L'Oreal Paris Winehouse, Bruno Mars and most recently Queens of the feels like one thing and old Busted feels like another thing almost six months after giving birth. The 34-year-old Stone Age. Speaking to BANG Showbiz, Matt, 34, said: "It so we want to merge the two together." Last week, Busted Csinger has taken to social media to reveal she is would be amazing to work with Mark Ronson, he would be rocked 30,000 fans at the MTV Crashes Plymouth live "back at it" and is in front of the camera posing for beauty a fantastic producer for us, absolutely brilliant. He's got a music event. Highlights of their performance and sets from campaigns once again, and the exciting news comes just studio in King's Cross in London but he's never there! What Charli XCX, Louisa Johnson, Clean Bandit and Sigma can be five months after the brunette beauty gave birth to her I like is someone else bringing their energy into the studio. seen on MTV Music on Friday 11 August at 8pm. first child Bear, who she has with her partner Liam Payne. What he's done with Queens of the Stone Age is just amaz- The former Girls Aloud band member shared a photograph ing, I love that record." Charlie wants the next LP to of her on set of the L'Oreal photoshoot, which captured her "bridge" the sound between Busted's new electro rock brunette tresses billowing whilst a hairdryer was being sound and the pop punk style of their early 2000s hits such blown in her face. She captioned the post: "Back at it @lorealmakeup #worthit (sic)." And Cheryl has received the full support of her 23-year-old beau who liked the post. And it has been reported Cheryl is set to be co-creating a Sia to release Christmas make-up collection with the brand, which is set to hit stores in October this year. Cheryl's upcoming beauty LP after signing with range will see a percentage of the profits made from the make-up sales go towards Cheryl's Trust, which is in associ- ation with The Prince's Trust. The 'Fight For This Love' hit- Atlantic Records maker first joined forces with the cosmetics giant in January 2016, which saw her front the brand's campaigns ia has inked a deal with Atlantic Records and is set to titled Sculpt and All Worth It. As part of the All Worth It release a festive album this Christmas. The 'Cheap campaign Cheryl worked with L'Oreal Paris and The Starr's new SThrills' hitmaker has her own label, Monkey Puzzle, Prince's Trust to encourage 10,000 people to feel more but 2014's '1000 Forms Of Fear and 2016's 'This Is Acting' positive about themselves. Speaking previously about her are licensed through Sony. The 41-year-old pop star - who previous collaboration with both organizations, which also is famous for hiding her face under a huge wig for starred Helen Mirren, Louisa Johnson and Neelam Gill, she album two years anonymity - has also been working on a record of original said: "As a longstanding supporter of The Prince's Trust and songs with Adele's producer Greg Kurstin, which is set to spokesperson for L'Oreal Paris I am so happy to support drop later this year. Atlantic Records said in a statement: this partnership. Young people are currently facing more in the making "Sia is a once-in-a-generation artist. Her extraordinary gifts as a singer and songwriter, her revolutionary approach to and more problems with self-confidence and we have to ingo Starr started planning his new album address these issues as a real priority. My hope is that this the art of performing, her groundbreaking videos - every- just months after 'Postcards From Paradise' thing she does comes from a deep wellspring of inspira- Kesha announces partnership will help young people feel accepted and val- was released. The former Beatles member is ued for who they are and make sure that they get the sup- R tion and imagination. "Sia is that rare artist who has due to drop his 19th studio venture 'Give More port they need to make the most out of life." formed her own singular, boundless musical universe. We Love' in September, and his longtime producer are so happy to welcome her into the Atlantic family and US Rainbow Tour Bruce Sugar has said the team started work on the to be joining Sia on her amazing musical journey." esha has announced her first US tour in four years. album shortly after the release of 2015's 'Postcards Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Dannii Minogue From Paradise' because the star "likes to plan his The 'Praying' hitmaker will embark on a 21-date run, has been working with Sia on her comeback, which could her first since 2013, kicking off at Iron City in life years in advance." Bruce said: "It wasn't long mean she has contributed to the Xmas-themed LP. On K after 'Postcards' came out [that we started working Birmingham, Atlanta on September 26 and wrapping at releasing new music around Christmas time, the 45-year- the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on November 1. on it]. Ringo likes to plan his life years in advance. I old former 'X Factor' judge - who is the young sister of pop think he went on tour after that and then when he The tour is in support of her first record in since 2012's princess Kylie Minogue - said: "Between now and 'Warrior', 'Rainbow' which the 30-year-old beauty made for got back we started looking at some different Christmas, I will be dropping more music." ideas. "We're real happy with it. Everyone who's her fans, affectionately known as Animals. Announcing heard it can't wait till it's put out there in the uni- the tour, she said: "My new album 'Rainbow' is dedicated verse." And Bruce also talked about what it's like to to my fans, and I'm so excited to be able to invite you all to work with the 77-year-old music icon in the studio, come boogie with me on my 'Rainbow Tour'. "I would not where he claimed the process was very "casual". have made it to this point without my animals and sup- He said: "It's very casual, especially when it starts porters so now come out and join the celebration with out. I just go over to his home studio. And we just me." 'Rainbow' is released on August 11, it includes the sin- play around with some different synth ideas and gles 'Woman' and 'Learn to Let Go' and lead track 'Praying'. bring in a few friends of his initially and see if he Kesha says the latter helped her through a battle with can get the ball rolling, kind of get a feel for what depression. She previously said of her track: "'Praying', my he wants to do." Bruce has high praise for 'Give first single in almost four years, comes out today. I have More Love', as he's even said the record could be channeled my feelings of severe hopelessness and depres- the "best music" he's recorded with Ringo. sion, I've overcome obstacles, and I have found strength in Speaking to Billboard magazine, Bruce said: "I myself even when it felt out of reach. I've found what I had think it's the best music I've done with Ringo. I thought was an unobtainable place of peace. This song is think it's the best musical album we've done. We'll about coming to feel empathy for someone else even if see what happens." 'Give More Love' is due to be they hurt you or scare you. It's a song about learning to be released on September 15. proud of the person you are even during low moments when you feel alone. It's also about hoping everyone, even someone who hurt you, can heal." THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 lifestyle

GOSSIP Ian McShane joins Hellboy reboot

an McShane has joined the cast of the 'Hellboy' reboot. reboot and revealed the film will start shooting this dude's struggle. "I think it could be interesting. I don't The 74-year-old actor has been cast to play Professor September. David previously said: "We're supposed to go know, I just hope we make a good movie. We'll see. You be IBroom, the scientist who adopts the titular demon in September, I hope. It's good. It's a whole new thing. "I'd the judge!" The upcoming project has been in the pipeline child, in the Neil Marshall reboot, the Hollywood Reporter always been a fan of the comics and there's a darker tone for some time, but the reboot is set to happen without has revealed. The part of Professor Broom was originally to it and I think in the climate we have now there's kind of original director Guillermo del Toro, who couldn't agree brought to life by the late John Hurt in the Ron Perlman a darker ... a desire for more of that ... the script is good and with the studio's vision for the movie. Instead, Marshall - movies 'Hellboy' and 'Hellboy 2: The Golden Army'. Perlman this guy Neil Marshall is directing who's really good and who worked on the likes of 'The Descent' and 'Game of is not set to reprise his role as the demonic anti-hero in the aesthetic is great. "So often, the superhero movies can Thrones' - is taking charge of the film. 'Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen', but 'Stranger Things' be really fun and I want this to be really fun, but I also want star David Harbour is on board for the titular role in the it to be more of a character piece and more about this

Ron Howard: Han Solo has been fantastic Jessica Chastain:

on Howard has praised the 'Han Solo' movie for hav- ing on the Disney project, especially getting to collaborate ing a "fantastic script". The Academy Award-winning with such a vibrant young cast. Speaking to Heat Vision, I'll make James Rfilmmaker took over directing 'Star Wars' spin-off sto- the 63-year-old director said: "It's a fantastic script, a great ry after directing duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller left cast and I am having a fantastic creative experience with it. Disney's project due to "creative differences" with screen- It's a great young cast, incredibly strong - smart, funny McAvoy cry writer Lawrence Kasdan, who penned classic 'Star Wars: people love their characters and love being part of this. I Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back'. Howard has come out think we'll be able to do something that is a lot of fun." to reveal he has loved every minute since he began work- Lord and Miller originally signed up to the project in July on X-Men set 2015 and began shooting in February, but they stepped away from the movie as their "vision" for the film differed essica Chastain has joked she will make James from what studio bosses were looking for and were McAvoy cry "so hard" on the set of 'X-Men: replaced by the Academy Award winning director. The JDark Phoenix'. The flame-haired actress stars 'Han Solo' spin-off movie is set to follow a younger version alongside James in the new superhero movie and of the titular character, with Alden Ehrenreich taking over while she's remained tight-lipped about her char- the iconic part from Harrison Ford. Han and his wookiee acter's identity, Jessica has suggested she will play sidekick Chewbacca will be seen first meeting Lando an important, villainous role. Alongside a picture Calrissian - which sees Donald Glover taking on the role of herself and James on her Instagram account, the from Billy Dee Williams - and they will also encounter 40-year-old star wrote: "Hey @jamesmcavoyre- Woody Harrelson's alter ego Beckett, who is believed to be aldeal you ready for me up in Montreal? Im gonna a mentor to young Han who guides him on his journey to make you cry so hard (sic)" Jessica recently admit- becoming a space smuggler. Harrelson, 56, insists any 'Star ted she loves sharing things with her fans on social Wars' fans who may have concerns about Ehrenreich as media - although she is still slightly guarded about Han have nothing to worry about. Speaking to what she posts on sites like Instagram. The 'Entertainment Tonight', Harrelson said: "He's a great actor Hollywood actress explained she enjoys maintain- and a great guy, with a great sense of humor. I think a lot of ing an "air of mystery" about herself. She said: "I humor comes through what he's doing. I think it could be love sharing things with my fans and social media one of the funnier 'Star Wars' movies." The 'Star Wars is a fantastic platform to put [positive things into Anthology' film is slated to be released in May 2018. the world]. "I don't put anything out there that Jack Thorne to isn't already in the press. I'm not going to put a pic- ture of myself in a bikini. "I'm not going to put a picture of something people wouldn't normally check script of Star see. I like to keep an air of mystery." And despite being one of the most sought-after women in the Wars: Episode IX movie business, Jessica confessed that she doesn't feel "uber confident". She said: "It's not an industry ack Throne is going to be creating a new draft of the that creates confidence; it's something you've real- 'Star Wars: Episode IX' script. The 'Harry Potter and the ly got to find within yourself. "I don't feel uber- Halle Berry: James Bond should be a man JCursed Child' writer has been brought in by Disney confident." Jessica also said she is a "very awkward and Lucasfilm to have a look over the script for the ninth girl" and can be unsociable at times. Jessica shared: "I'm actually normally a very awkward girl alle Berry doesn't think there should ever be a film in the main 'Star Wars' saga which is set for release in 2019. Originally written by director Colin Trevorrow and and kind of shy and I'm not very social and so female James Bond. The 50-year-old former much has been going on. I'm talking about gender Bond girl has joined the debate about casting a Derek Connolly - who worked together on 'Jurassic World' - H the duo needed a "fresh set of eyes" on the plot, according politics and the wage gap and women not asking woman in the role of the iconic British spy but, for her, for what they need." the character is "steeped in history" and should always to The Hollywood Reporter. Currently, it is not known be played by a man. Speaking to 'Entertainment whether Thorne's input will deal with minor changes or Tonight', Berry said: "I want women to be tough but I will be a complete rewrite and is slated to start production don't know if Bond should be a woman. I mean, that in January next year. Episode VIII, 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', series is steeped in history, you know from Ian Fleming's was written and directed by Rian Johnson and is set to be stories. I don't think you can change Bond to a woman. released this December. 'The Last Jedi' will see the likes of We can create a new Bond character that's a woman, Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega and give her a new name, based on that theory, but I reprise their roles from 'The Force Awakens', and will mark don't know if Bond should be a woman." Berry played the final big screen appearance of Carrie Fisher, who com- starred as NSA agent Giacinta 'Jinx' Johnson alongside pleted her scenes as General Leia Organa before her tragic 007 Pierce Brosnan in the 2002 Bond movie 'Die death in December 2016 at the age of 60. Johnson recently Another Day' and appeared in one of the most memo- reassured fans that Leia's final outing in the saga would rable Bond girl scenes when she emerged from the sea offer "some kind of catharsis" and "emotional satisfaction". in an orange two-piece bikini complete with a white He said: "[I hope it] emotionally gives some kind of cathar- thing she'd ever previously considered. She said: "It's so belt and knife. The scene was a homage to the white sis ... it gives some kind of emotional satisfaction. I think so, insanely generous and nice [to be mentioned]. But I bikini Ursula Andress wore as Honey Ryder in the 1962 I really hope so. I know for me it does." And the 43-year-old don't even know what to do with that. That's really James Bond film 'Dr No', a swimsuit so iconic it has its filmmaker says Carrie's performance in the movie is "really sweet." Theron said taking the role of Bond would be own Wikipedia page. Her comments come after Chris beautiful", and despite the scenes not being filmed in the "cray cray", adding: "Daniel, you got the job. I am not Hemsworth claimed Charlize Theron would be the ideal knowledge they would be her last, there are still moments going to take that job away from you." Hemsworth - candidate to replace Daniel Craig as Bond following her within the feature that will "mean a lot to people" due to who starred with Theron in 'Snow White and the performance in new American spy thriller 'Atomic her passing. He added: "Carrie gives a really beautiful per- Huntsman' - had originally said: "She's smart as hell. Blonde'. But while Charlize appreciates the compliment, formance in the film ... We obviously didn't make the movie She's physically able. I worked with her on 'Snow White she is less than convinced about the idea and laughed to be her final film - her final 'Star Wars' movie. Given that and the Huntsman'. Watching her in those fight scenes, off his statement. The Oscar-winning star joked: "Chris, though, I think there are scenes that she has that are going doing it in high heels, by the way, and an eight foot so, you got that cheque I sent you? Thanks, dude. I got to mean a lot to people ... there are scenes that we have long gown was even more impressive." your back." Charlize, 41, subsequently addressed the with her where, now not having her around, I watch them idea in a more serious tone, suggesting it's not some- and I think, 'I'm really thankful that we have that and that we can give that to people.' Star Wars: The Last Jedi to give Kravitz is the global ambassador Carrie Fisher 'amazing' send off for Yves Saint Laurent Beaute tar Wars: The Last Jedi' offers an movie does well in paying homage to the oe Kravitz has been announced as the forthcoming Tatouage Couture collection lat- "amazing" send off for the late star. Speaking to ABC News, John, 25, said: global ambassador for Yves Saint er this summer. And Zoe - who is the daugh- 'SCarrie Fisher. The iconic actress - "We really enjoyed each other's company. I ZLaurent Beaute. The 28-year-old actress ter of musician Lenny Kravitz - has admitted who passed away in December 2016 aged was in Nigeria when we found out [about has been handpicked to represent the luxury she has "always" been a huge fan of Yves 60 - will make her final ever outing as her death]. It was a strange, strange feeling. label after she joined forces with the compa- Saint Laurent because they combine "the Princess Leia in the upcoming eighth I felt like everyone in the cast went silent ny in May this year as the brand's muse. As chicest of styles with a raw edge". Speaking installment of the popular sci-fi franchise in for a bit after that ... [But] this movie, it part of the blonde-haired beauty's role with about the cosmetics company, she said: "YSL scenes filmed prior to her death, and fellow sends her off in an amazing, amazing way." the prestigious fashion house she will front Beauty has always been one of my favorite 'Star Wars' actor John Boyega has said the The news comes after director Rian their upcoming campaigns, including YSL's brands. Their ability to combine the chicest of Johnson reassured fans that Princess Leia's styles with a raw edge has always been to me final outing would offer "some kind of one of the best ways to express yourself catharsis" and "emotional satisfaction". He through fashion and beauty." And Zoe is "very excited" to be collaborating with the "leg- said: "[I hope it] emotionally gives some endary and timeless company". She said: "I'm kind of catharsis... it gives some kind of very excited to work with this legendary and emotional satisfaction. I think so, I really timeless company." The 'Big Little Lies' is also hope so. I know for me it does." And the 43- a huge supporter of YSL Beauty because year-old filmmaker says Carrie's perform- nothing is "forced [and] nothing is fake", as all ance in the movie is "really beautiful", and of their products are "bold". She continued: despite the scenes not being filmed in the "Nothing is forced, nothing is fake but every- knowledge they would be her last, there thing is bold, strong and unafraid." However, are still moments within the feature that the star has revealed she has had beauty will "mean a lot to people". He added: blunders in the past, which has seen stylists "Carrie gives a really beautiful performance apply "a bunch of light-coloured make-up" to in the film ... We obviously didn't make the her face, which do not match her complexion. movie to be her final film - final Star Wars She previously said: "I've had [make-up movie. Given that though, I think there are artists] not even bring the right colors for me scenes that she has that are going to mean and then try to put it on. It's OK if you haven't a lot to people ... there are scenes that we done a lot of darker skin-but people not have with her where, now not having her wanting to respect and acknowledge that around, I watch them and I think, I'm really there is something different going on here? thankful that we have that and that we can "And you can't just put a bunch of light- give that to people." 'Star Wars: The Last coloured makeup or a bunch of products that work for straight hair [on me]. Jedi' will hit screens on December 15. lifestyle THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

MUSIC & MOVIES Musicians flee Libya for 'right to rap'

group of rappers who say they had to flee Libya for their reached their stricken boat. "They were very weak, some of them art were on their way to Italy yesterday after being res- barely conscious," she said. "But they are all getting stronger Acued by a charity boat. The self-described musicians were now and starting to recover, drinking water. "Right now we are among a group of 17 mostly Libyan men picked up by the just trying to figure out what their stories are." The rescued men Aquarius, a vessel operated by French NGO SOS Mediterranee were to be taken to an Italian port although first the Aquarius and international humanitarian organization Doctors without was taking part in another rescue operation, this time for a fish- Borders (MSF), from a fishing boat in distress in waters off the ing boat reported to have some 300 people on board. Libyan coast. "I'm (a) rapper, I do rap music, so I got to get out of More than 95,000 migrants have been rescued in the Libya," one of the men, Youssef, told AFP. "I have to get out of Mediterranean and taken to Italy since the start of the year, just Libya for freedom of speech, you know about that. Libya is a over a third of them on privately-funded NGO boats. The organi- dangerous zone right now for arts..." zations say they are saving lives but their operations have been Youssef, from the country's second city Benghazi, said he had criticized for allegedly encouraging migrants to risk a journey paid a trafficker he met in a coffee shop in the capital Tripoli to that has claimed at least 2,385 lives so far in 2017. — AFP get on the boat. "So I was talking and someone after I finished talking got me to the side and said 'If you are looking for a trip I can get you one, but it will be expensive'. "I asked him how much expensive and he said 'like 1,500 (dollars)'. I said I can pay 1,000, Migrants from Libya sleep on deck of the you know, stuff like this. So he got my number and he said I will Aquarius rescue ship run by NGO SOS see and come back to you. The next day he called me and said: Mediterranean and Medecins Sans 'All right someone will come and pick the money up'." Frontieres (MSF) after their rescue, in the MSF volunteer Seraina Eldada said the rescued men had Mediterranean Sea, 20 nautic miles from been severely dehydrated and exhausted when the Aquarius the Libyan coast, yesterday. — AFP Aussie lawn bowlers channel Beyonce to save green

Beyonce-inspired video of three elderly Australian lawn bowlers strutting their stuff in a campaign to save their Alocal green has gone viral with more than one million Facebook views in just a few days. The short film posted Saturday features Terry Foster, 82, Janine Hall, 82, and Wyn Hewett, 72, performing their rendition of Beyonce's hit 'Single Ladies', with the lyrics substituted for demands of their local council. "We love our club, we've had enough," they sing, dressed in their blue and white bowling outfits. "We're doing our bowling thing. We wanna keep fit and that is it. Please Creators behind 'Game of don't take it from me." The site of the Chadstone Bowls Club in suburban Melbourne has been slated for a new multi-million-dollar Thrones' stir race controversy indoor community stadium. But the club's 600 members, most of them elderly, have told the council to keep their hands off the 60-year-old facility. Denise Wallish, the video's with 'Confederate' producer and member of the Save Chaddy Bowls committee, hat if the South had won the general." Stephane Dunn, a professor at said they had been overwhelmed by the attention, much of it American Civil War? That is the prem- Morehouse College, questioned the premise from overseas, which will bolster their cause when they meet Wise behind a newly announced show "given the fact that we still live in a society the council next week. "To say we are amazed would be an on cable network HBO that has sparked a that still has a white supremacist orientation understatement," she told AFP, adding that imitating the US heated backlash in a country still grappling rooted in itself. "And there's the other ques- superstar was a logical choice. "We love Beyonce!," she said. This frame grab taken from undated handout video shows (from left to right) Terry with the legacy of slavery and its generational tion: is it going to be so revisionist that we "She is sassy and anyone who can dance in those high heels is Foster, 82, Janine Hall, 82, and Wyn Hewett, 72, performing their rendition of Beyonce's impacts on African Americans. Unveiled in don't recognize the American slavery. There a legend." — AFP hit 'Single Ladies' at the Chadstone Bowls Club in suburban Melbourne. — AFP mid-July, "Confederate" will be led by "Game might be a sort of... glamorization uninten- of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. tionally or not," she added. Weiss, no strangers to criticism over the over- Asked to comment on the controversy, whelmingly white cast in their epic fantasy HBO emailed a statement to AFP that indicat- Kanye West sues insurer for series that is currently in its seventh season. It ed they had no intention of canceling the takes place in a world where Southern states show. "We have great respect for the dialogue successfully seceded during the Civil War and concern being expressed around $10 million over canceled tour (1861-65) and slavery continues to be prac- 'Confederate,'" the channel said. "We have ticed, as the Confederate States of America faith that Nichelle, Dan, David and Malcolm gears up for a fresh war against the Union. will approach the subject with care and sensi- anye West filed a lawsuit Tuesday ing post-claim underwriting where the insur- Except it's progressives who are up in arms. tivity. The project is currently in its infancy so against Lloyd's for $10 million, alleging ers hunt for some contrived excuse not to "The same guys who have gratuitous depic- we hope that people will reserve judgment Kthe insurer is refusing to pay claims pay," the suit alleges. West stunned an audi- tions of rape & no significant POC characters until there is something to see." Alternate his- stemming from the cancellation of his tour ence in California in November last year with a are going to handle the enslavement of Blacks tory series have enjoyed considerable critical following a reported mental breakdown. The lengthy speech in which he said he did not w/ nuance," tweeted activist April Reign, who success in recent years, including most 40-year-old rap superstar filed a claim with vote but would have backed then President- created the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag to notably Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" but also Lloyd's shortly after cutting short the second elect Donald Trump as he appreciated the protest the lack of diversity among the 2016 "The Man in the High Castle" on Amazon and leg of his "Saint Pablo Tour" in November and businessman's outspokenness. Oscar nominees. Wess and Benioff are work- the BBC's "SS-GB." checking himself into a Los Angeles clinic, West was soon hospitalized after a series ing with husband-and-wife executive produc- The last two, which imagined the Nazi according to the suit, lodged in Los Angeles of erratic comments on stage, including alleg- ers Malcolm Spellman and Nichelle Tramble occupations of the United States and Great federal court. ing that his sometime collaborator Jay Z was Spellman (known for "Empire" and "The Good Britain respectively, did not provoke wide- West says he and his company Very Good sending hitmen to kill him and lashing out at Wife," respectively), who are themselves black spread outrage among Jews. For critics of Touring Inc. still haven't been paid and that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for not and have vigorously defended the project "Confederate," the question of who gets to the insurance giant is intentionally stalling. paying the rapper's $53 million in debts. that is set to air in 2018 or 2019. That hasn't tell the story-both in front of the camera and "Nor have they provided anything The celebrity news website TMZ said deterred a social media campaign aimed at behind it-is just as important as the televised approaching a coherent explanation about West's doctor feared he had suffered a mental canceling the show, with the hashtag portrayal of slavery. Similar controversy why they have not paid... implying that breakdown. The rapper ended up meeting #NoConfederate becoming the top trend on arose around the movie "Detroit," which Kanye's use of marijuana may provide them Trump in December, marking the artist's first Twitter during Sunday night's broadcast of the evokes the city's riots in 1967 and the with a basis to deny the claim and retain the appearance since his breakdown, with his third episode of "Game of Thrones." repression that targeted the black communi- hundreds of thousands of dollars in insur- celebrity wife Kim Kardashian absent. West, a ty, as the director and the entire production ance premiums paid by Very Good," the rare artist and even rarer African American White fantasies? team are white. Artist and activist Bree complaint reads. The "Saint Pablo Tour" celebrity to voice support for Trump, said he Questioned by a Twitter user on whether Newsome said the opposition to the show was set to run through December 31 before went to discuss issues of concern to minorities he could see himself taking a role in the "is not simply issue of history, it's also issue the last 21 shows were shelved, but West with the populist leader. — AFP series, black actor Don Cheadle replied: of the fantasy genre being largely limited to had taken out insurance in case cancella- "Would depend on the part. As always. But the fantasies of white men." — AFP tions were needed, the lawsuit states. File photo shows Kanye West speaks at the MTV Video I'm beyond skeptical about the project in "The stalling is emblematic of a broader Music Awards in New York. — AP modus operandi of the insurers of never-end- 'To see Stalin': Latest WWII film aims to stir up Russians

group of Soviet mechanicsslog through a muddy 'Stalin is the culmination' sacrosanct rallying point for society today. "Stalin is the culmi- Despite a poor response from the critics, the film drew sup- forest on a mission that would eventually help Druzhinin's latest project centers on the epic tale of Mikhail nation of the film, the destination, the reward you must port from the highest levels of the Kremlin-with Putin sitting Achange the course of World War II: reaching dicta- Koshkin, who in the spring of 1940 drove his prototype tank receive like at the end of a fairytale," Druzhinin said. down to watch it alongside President Nursultan Nazarbayev of tor Joseph Stalin. Among them is an engineer who wants more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) across the Soviet Kazakhstan. But, while the tale of heroism had served to inspire to convince the Kremlin leader that a new tank he has Union to pitch the design to Stalin. The journey would even- Propaganda myth generations of Soviet and Russian citizens, there was one major designed can transform the Soviet Union's outdated tually cost Koshkin his life, as he died from pneumonia con- The film received the bulk of its financing -- 60 million rubles catch. It appears not to have been true. Documents declassified forces a year ahead of the invasion by Nazi Germany. tracted along the route. But his legendary T-34 tank went into ($1 million, 860,000 euros) -- from the Russian culture ministry. by Russia's state archive in 2015 showed that the famed incident Based on a little-known chapter of Soviet history from mass production and eventually helped Moscow push back Those involved in the production have no doubt over its aim. was in fact invented by a Soviet journalist before becoming part 1940 -- this is the scenario for a new film being shot out- Nazi forces after their devastating invasion of the USSR in "When I read the script and saw that it was ordered by the cul- of the Soviet war propaganda. side Moscow with state funding. 1941. "It is tragic story about a designer who got his tank into ture ministry I immediately understood that it was aimed at stir- The revelations sparked a scandal and pitched the head of The movie-currently with the working title "To See production at the cost of his own life," said Druzhinin. ring up patriotism," said actor Dmitry Podnozov, who plays one the archive Sergei Mironenko into a conflict with culture minis- Stalin"-is the latest in a string of government-backed pro- The film-which the director says he wants to shoot "in the of Koshkin's crew. ter Vladimir Medinsky. Mironenko later left his post. And when ductions about inspiring tales from World War II aimed at style of a Soviet adventure movie"-has raised some eyebrows The authorities have "fear of young people taking to the Druzhinin's version of the story hit the big screen, Medinsky bolstering patriotic fervour that the Kremlin can then tap. over what is expected to be a positive portrayal of supremo streets to protest", Podnozov said, so are looking to generate lashed out against those who questioned its worth. "My most But critics argue that they tend to whitewash the crimes of Stalin in a fleeting appearance at the end of the film. Under nationalist pride to curb any anti-Kremlin sentiment. For direc- profound conviction is that even if this story was invented from the Soviet leadership while downplaying the tragedies of the conservative rule of President Vladimir Putin Russian tor Druzhinin this is not a first foray into making controversial the beginning, even if Pamfilov's troops did not exist, even if the war-and also play fast and loose with the truth. "The idea authorities have sought to downplay the horrors of Stalin's state-sponsored films on sticky historical subjects. Last year his nothing happened-this is a sacred legend that cannot be came from the culture ministry, which has been actively rule during which millions were executed or sent to labor WWII action movie called "Panfilov's 28" came out about the touched," Medinsky told Russian news wire Interfax. "People pushing to retell the stories of the heroes from our country's camps. Instead, officials highlight his role in winning the war legendary resistance of a group of Soviet soldiers who sacri- who do this are of course scum." — AFP past," 32-year-old director Kim Druzhinin told AFP as he against Germany, maintaining the conflict that claimed an ficed their lives destroying 18 German tanks advancing on oversaw the shoot. estimated 22 million Soviet lives more than 70 years ago as a Moscow in 1941.

A film crew shooting a scene of the movie - currently with the working title "To Russian director Kim Druzhinin (right) speaking with actors during the shoot- An actor taking pictures in the break during the shooting of a scene of the See Stalin" - in a forest near Voskresensk, outside Moscow. — AFP photos ing of a scene of his movie - currently with the working title "To See Stalin" - in a movie - currently with the working title "To See Stalin" - in a forest near forest near Voskresensk, outside Moscow. Voskresensk. lifestyle THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

FEATURES Berlin activists turn Nazi hate graffiti into art 'We chose sweet, cheeky images, most of them drawn by kids'

ragtag band of Berlin street artists is taking aim at an urban scourge of neo-Nazi graffiti, using A"love and humor" to turn swastikas into colorful symbols of inclusiveness. As authorities report a sharp rise in far-right activity in Germany, including the ram- pant spread of anti-migrant propaganda, the #PaintBack initiative in Berlin is fighting back. "We as street artists wanted to send the message: you're abusing graffiti," said the club's founder Ibo Omari. "Graffiti's got nothing to do with racism-it's about bright colors and diverse backgrounds." Omari, 37, owns a paint shop catering to street artists, and runs "The Cultural Heirs", an organization bringing together youth from German and immigrant backgrounds for activities from breakdancing and street art to hip-hop DJing and skateboarding. "It's a culture that shaped us Picture shows a grafitti created from a swastika symbol by artist Ibo Omari resembling a Picture shows street artist Ibo Omari over painting a swastika in Berlin. in a positive way and gives young people a chance to Rubik’s Cube in Berlin. — AFP photos express themselves creatively so they don't end up on the street," he said. he needed them to cover up a swastika that had been action with the help of local youth who wanted to the authorities. Germany's most famous crusader sprayed on a children's playground," Omari said. "We leave their own mark on the German capital. "The last against far-right graffiti, 71-year-old Irmela Mensah- 'Beautify' the swastika were pretty shocked that someone had done that, swastikas I had seen were more than 20 years ago so Schramm, was convicted by a Berlin court last October At the headquarters, in a room plastered with clas- especially here in Schoeneberg," a western district of this was a new, unpleasant development," he said. for spray-painting over an offensive tag. sic rap album covers, the teen members practice turn- Berlin which is home to middle-class Germans, Turkish "Unfortunately the zeitgeist changed in the last few It took until this month for the veteran of three ing Nazi swastikas, used by the far right to whip up and Arab families, and a lively, century-old gay scene. years and we have to explain things to young people decades on the city's streets to get the charges support and intimidate minorities, into new designs. The appearance of the symbol of hate proved not that actually weren't that long ago," referring to the dropped. Omari expresses admiration for her but said An owl, a mosquito, a rabbit with its tongue sticking to be a one-off, however, and swastikas started turn- facts of the Nazi era and the Holocaust in the 1930s- he cannot allow his fellow activists to get into trouble out, a Rubik's cube, two men kissing, a cat in a win- ing up more and more-in parks, in apartment build- 40s. "We thought long and hard about how to react to with the police. "It is important to get the permission dow-the inspiration for transforming the sharp-edged ings-apparently fuelled by the influx of more than one such ugly sentiments and then we said: we'll answer of the property owner because two wrongs don't symbol seems endless. "It's not hard to come up with million asylum seekers after Chancellor Angela Merkel with humor and love," he said. make a right and we didn't want to have anyone do ideas," 17-year-old Klemens Reichelt said. "I like it opened the borders in 2015. The domestic intelligence "We chose sweet, cheeky images, most of them anything illegal," he said. The collective's work has because I think swastikas don't belong in Berlin-it's a agency this month reported a seven-percent rise in drawn by kids so even beginners who aren't graffiti spread to other cities thanks to a social media cam- city open to the world and I want to defend that." politically motivated crimes in 2016, one-third of artists could reproduce them." Neighbors now report paign. Images with the hashtag #PaintBack are Omari and a half dozen adult volunteers use the which were classified as "propaganda offences". the swastikas they find to the club. "It doesn't happen swapped on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and a kids' motifs to "beautify" the swastika tags when that often but once is too many," he said, estimating video the group made has been viewed more than they're spotted in the neighborhood. The project 'Sweet, cheeky images' that the group has transformed about 20 since May 100,000 times on YouTube. — AFP began when a local resident entered Omari's shop Omari, whose own parents fled Lebanon as 2016. It is against the law in Germany to display looking for paint cans. "He didn't look like a graffiti refugees when they were expecting him, said he swastikas and other Nazi-era symbols, but those who artist, so I asked him why he wanted them and he said turned those feelings of shock and powerlessness into take matters into their own hands can also run afoul of

Bicyclists ride on the Island Line Trail bike path on an abandoned railroad causeway from the Vermont mainland to the Bicyclists rest near a small bridge on the Island Line Trail bike path on an abandoned railroad causeway between the Lake Champlain islands. Vermont mainland and the Lake Champlain islands. Biking across Lake Champlain on an old rail causeway bandoned rail lines have been converted into recre- The only downside to their afternoon on the trail was their ation paths all over the United States. But the Island choice of bikes. Lussier and Eric Gauthier were riding road ALine Trail in Vermont is unusual: It includes a causeway bikes with narrow tires meant for pavement while off-road that runs across the open waters of Lake Champlain, from the bikes would have been better for the gravel path, they said. Vermont mainland to the island community of South Hero. Despite their choice of bikes, the trail made for part of a won- And that causeway includes a gap to allow boats through. So derful weekend of riding and sampling beer from some of how do bikers and others get across the 200-foot (61-meter) Vermont's many microbreweries. "We love the microbrew- gap, known as the cut? An in-season ferry takes them from eries," Gauthier said. The trail can be narrow in places and the one side to the other. It's been more than a half-century since sides steep down to the water, requiring passing bicyclists to trains used the narrow causeway built on marble and granite show courtesy to one another. Anglers carry their tackle onto Bicyclists watch as boats prepare to pass through a cut in an abandoned railroad cause- blocks around the turn of the 20th century. A rotating bridge the rocks to cast their lines into what would otherwise be the way from the Vermont mainland to the Lake Champlain islands. once connected the causeway's two sections, with the bridge middle of the lake. opening up for the boats that now sail through the gap, but the bridge is long gone. Detouring riders The causeway is part of the almost-14-mile (22.5 km) Island Line Trail, which starts at Burlington's Oak Ledge Park and runs north along the Lake Champlain waterfront at the edge of Burlington's vibrant downtown. A portion of the bike path in Burlington is under renovation this summer, detouring riders onto the city's North Avenue for about 2 miles (3.2 km). The entire trail is owned by the city of Burlington, the town of Colchester and, north of the cut, the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. The non-profit group Local Motion manages the trail and owns and manages the bike ferry, coordinating to make sure people who use the trail "don't even notice it has three different ownerships," said Local Motion interim execu- tive director Jason Van Driest. "If you're out there riding you just want a nice experience." Riders don't have to begin their journey in downtown Burlington. There are lots of places to park and begin a ride, on both sides of the causeway. For those headed north, from A bicyclist collect her bicycle after taking a special ferry across a cut in an abandoned rail- South Hero and Grand Isle, or farther on to North Hero, there road causeway from the Vermont mainland to the Lake Champlain islands. are lots of quiet country roads that offer peaceful riding that can be part of a loop back to the ferry. An image of a fish is carved For the ambitious cyclist, the Island Line Trail map suggests into a piece of marble used The trip by ferry takes just a few minutes. The unique trail what it calls a "triple ferry loop" that includes the causeway to make a now-abandoned across the lake is open for walking, running and fishing, but ferry. Northbound riders could then continue north to where railroad causeway between it's mostly used by bicyclists, giving them a chance to practi- the vehicle-carrying Lake Champlain Transportation Inc. ferry the Vermont mainland and cally pedal across the water amid the sailboats and motor- crosses Lake Champlain between Grand Isle and Cumberland the Lake Champlain boats. From one side of the cut, it's more than 3 miles (5 km) Head, New York. From there, cyclists head south along US. islands. south to the mainland town of Colchester. From the other side Route 9 to Port Kent, New York, where they can catch another it's just a few hundred yards to South Hero. New York's ferry back the Burlington waterfront. The total trip is about 40 Adirondack Mountains are to the west while Vermont's Green miles (64 km) with spectacular views of the lake from both Mountains stand to the east. On sunny summer days pleasure sides. — AP boats will dot the water on both sides of the causeway. "It's absolutely gorgeous," said Julie Lussier, who rode the cause- way while visiting the Burlington area for a recent weekend Bicyclists wait to get on a special ferry across a getaway from Montreal. "It's bucolic and I think that the land- cut in an abandoned railroad causeway scape is absolutely amazing. I will recommend the trail, for between the Vermont mainland and the Lake sure, to my colleagues here and in Montreal." Champlain islands. — AP photos Berlin activists turn Nazi hate graffiti into art

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A fancy dressed woman takes part in a parade marking the start of San Salvador’s patron saint’s festival in honor of Divino Salvador del Mundo (Divine Savior of the World), in San Salvador. The traditional festivity runs until August 6. — AFP

Alien Trump descends on Mexico in artist's billboard

is skin is blue, his face contorted and his drifter who discovers a pair of sunglasses that displayed in Mexico, the target of much vitriol from eyes bulge from his head, but the hair is enables him to see that Earth's ruling class is in fact Trump. Trump kicked off his campaign in June 2015 Hunmistakable: that alien in the giant bill- made up of aliens who manipulate people via the with a tirade against Mexican immigrants, whom board over one of Mexico City's busiest roads is mass media to spend money and accept the status he referred to as drug dealers, criminals and rapists. Donald Trump. In case the US president's distinc- quo. O'Connell said his 21st-century take on the Anti-Mexican rhetoric was central to his cam- tive blond swirl didn't tip you off, the artist has put film resonated at a moment when reality TV star paign, with Trump vowing to deport Mexican an American flag in the background and framed and real-estate billionaire Trump was starting his immigrants en masse, make Mexico pay for a wall the whole thing with Trump's campaign slogan: improbable rise to the presidency. "Reality kind of on the border and tear up the US trade agreement "Make America great again." Ironically, this extrater- just turned into this drawing. It was not meant to with Mexico and Canada. "Trump's first (campaign) restrial Trump has landed in Mexico because he be political, but it just kind of evolved," he said. speech was calling everybody from Mexico rapists could not find a home in the United States. "People had huge reactions to Trump and they and thieves and how he was going to build this American artist Mitch O'Connell created the loved the movie, those two things together: majestic wall to keep them out," O'Connell said. work in 2015 for a horror film festival in Chicago America getting stranger by the week with Trump "Mexico being the only place where I can get this headlined by the 1988 cult classic "They Live." But running and Trump as president." billboard erected, it was a wonderful ironic twist what began as a publicity poster turned into a zeit- ending to the story." In Mexico City, the billboard geisty political statement, he told AFP. "I was draw- Illegal alien has met with bemused approval. ing a poster of the 'They Live' alien and the TV was O'Connell, 56, initially tried to get the work dis- "To me, artistic expression related to Trump is a on my drawing table. There was Trump, campaign- played on a billboard in the United States, but said really good thing, in the sense that it has an impact ing or doing something on television. And that hair he was rejected in several cities-despite raising on society, because this is kind of how we all feel, is so distinctive. I'm looking at my drawing and at $3,000 online to fund the project. "Major billboard right?" said Carla Baeza, an employee at a telecom- his hair and I said, 'That hair would look fantastic companies, I think they were actually worried munications company in the capital. "I think the on this alien,'" he said in a phone interview from about getting people protesting. There was an artist wanted to capture the essence of how Trump Chicago. actual real possibility that Trump would tweet treats Mexicans. He doesn't respect us much," said A billboard by US artist Mitch O’Connell depicting US president Donald Trump is dis- "They Live," a satirical sci-fi movie starring late about them or bash the company," he said. A computer programmer Julio Acuna. — AFP played, in allusion and as a tribute to John Carpenter’s 1988 cult movie ‘They Live’, in pro wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, is the story of a Mexico City gallery then stepped in to get the work Naucalpan de Juarez, state of Mexico. — AFP Met Museum of Art turns ancient vase over to prosecutors

n ancient vase that for years was trict attorney's office all related paperwork. housed in the elegant galleries of the Vance's office declined to comment. AMetropolitan Museum of Art is taking The issue of artifacts with questionable up space in a much different place - a prose- provenances is one that has come up before cutor's office. The vase, known as a bell krater in New York. In May, seven statues and vessels and used to hold wine, has been the subject dating as far back as the eighth century B.C. of questions over its provenance and whether were returned to Italian officials after coming it was originally looted from Italy decades ago. to light at two art galleries. Vance's office said A warrant issued July 24 said it "constitutes they had been looted from Italy in the 1990s evidence, and tends to demonstrate that the and smuggled out of the country. crime of criminal possession of stolen proper- In December 2016, the US returned to Italy ty in the second degree was committed." a marble statue that had been stolen from The museum bought the piece at an auc- Rome in 1983 and turned in to officials in tion in 1989 for just under $100,000. It said it 2015. In April 2016, a stone sculpture of had been reaching out to the Italian govern- Buddha's footprints that had been taken from ment's Ministry of Culture after an image of a region in Pakistan in the early 1980s was the vase was published in 2014, similar to how returned to that country. An antiquities dealer it had handled other issues concerning arti- who pleaded guilty to criminal possession of facts, and cooperated with the office of stolen property said he had shipped it to the Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance. United States to sell at a gallery for more than "When the Manhattan DA contacted the $1 million. — AP Met in recent months, we immediately took the piece off display," museum spokesman Ken Weine said. The museum turned over the This undated photo provided by piece, which dates to 360-350 BC and has an the Metropolitan Museum of Art, A boy plays with bubbles during an art display titled ‘Bubble Up’ created by Japanese image of the Greek god Dionysus being shows a terracotta bell-krater dat- artist Shinji Ohmaki in Hong Kong yesterday. — AP pulled in a cart, on July 25 and gave the dis- ing back to 360-350 BC. — AP