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THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 SHAABAN 4, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Philippines Greece in Syrian soap Messi and Embassy crisis over recreates father accused celebrates state TV Damascus in of tax fraud 115th I-Day5 closure21 Gulf40 desert in19 Spain Premier visits Iraq in Max 43º Min 29º sign of warming ties High Tide 03:37 & 13:47 Leaders sign accords, discuss Syria, war reparations Low Tide 08:35 & 21:16 40 PAGES NO: 15838 150 FILS BAGHDAD: Kuwait’s prime minister discussed ties with conspiracy theories his Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad yesterday during a sur- prise one-day visit, signaling improving relations between neighbors still working to overcome the more Electricity, than two-decade legacy of war. The warming bonds between Iraq and Kuwait is noteworthy in a region sweet simplicity increasingly plagued by the sectarian divisions running through Syria’s civil war and Iraq, which is struggling to contain its worst eruption of violence in years. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki personally greeted Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah on a red carpet on the airport tarmac yesterday before the two men sat By Badrya Darwish down for talks. Officials later signed a series of agree- ments aimed at improving bilateral ties in the econom- ic, transportation and other sectors. Continued on Page 15 [email protected] Co-ops boycott Iran KUWAIT: Several Kuwaiti supermarket chains have lectricity, electricity, sweet simplicity. This ad begun boycotting products from Iran for its support slogan is stuck in my mind since the good old of the Syrian regime, while activists staged a demon- stration against the involvement of the Lebanese Edays in London. Whenever I used to turn on Hezbollah movement in the conflict. At least nine some of the local channels, I used to hear it always. cooperative consumer societies out of 50 in the state The ad was made by the local electricity company. It BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki (right) meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- published announcements in the local media was like a musical. Of course, the private electricity Continued on Page 15 company in the United Kingdom was competing Mubarak Al-Sabah yesterday. — Kuna with the local gas company. Maybe that is why they are efficient. That is why they were flooding us with PAGE PAGE advertisements. They all launched ads to promote Assembly ups child Economic pressures themselves. Continued on Page 15 allowance to KD 75 behind expat raids THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 LOCAL Amir patronizes Informatics Award ceremony GPS prime inventor honored

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Ahmad Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and sen- The Informatics Award of Sheikh Salem has While preparing for this speech, I have re- not emitting radio signals,” Easton added. Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronized yester- ior state officials. “captured these heights and outlines through visited my father’s accomplishments over the “My father developed a system that syn- day a ceremony honoring winners of Sheikh Speaking at the ceremony, Sheikha Aida its features of the present and those of the wide technical fields that led him to his leader- chronized atomic clock time standards at both Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah’s 12th Informatics Award, affirmed that excellence in the realms of sci- future and it invested youth capacities for ship in the development of the Timation sys- the transmitter and receiver by transporting a namely the American prime inventor of the ence can only be achieved with support of the enriching its sustainable development project tem, which included all of the essential compo- portable atomic clock between sites,” he said. Global Positioning System (GPS), Roger Easton, top leadership, saying in part, “The elements of with addition to its future vision.” nents of the Global Positioning System. His This idea led to the concept of a new genera- who was represented by his son at the high- success and excellence are knowledge and Sheikh Aida expressed gratitude to “the achievements extended beyond this, however.” tion satellite-based navigation system, called profile ceremony. hard work; however, these elements cannot be great people of who volunteered in the events “He had a prominent role in the design of “TIMATION” for Time Navigation. This work is HH the Amir’s motorcade arrived at the ven- achieved except through constant nurturing of this prize and their work and achievements,” Vanguard 1, launched on 17 March 1958, and recognized in the new exhibit, the “Time and ue of the event, Sheikha Salwa Sabah Al- and support” provided by His Highness Sheikh and congratulated the winning projects “for the Minitrack system for tracking and estab- Navigation” gallery at the National Air and Ahmad Hall at Marina Hotel, where he was wel- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the this innovation in quality and accomplish- lishing the orbital parameters of orbiting Space Museum. “Father is among a small num- comed by dignitaries, namely the chairperson Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber ment.” spacecraft. These contributions are undoubt- ber of people whose accomplishments are rec- of the award board of trustees, Sheikh Aida Al-Sabah and HH “the father,” Sheikh Salem Al- The son of Roger Easton, the prime inventor edly the reason for an exhibition next to the ognized in this museum .” Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, and steering committee Ali Al-Sabah, the Chief of the National Guard. of the globally-used GPS, was present at the “Missile Pit” on the Mall in Washington DC. This He concluded, saying, “On this occasion, on members. The ceremony was attended by HH This century, education has become a force ceremony on behalf of his father, a prime hon- work led to my father’s leadership in the devel- the occasion of awarding Sheikh Salem Al-Ali the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- in the world of knowledge with ideas and oree. In his statement, Easton junior addressed opment of the Naval Space Surveillance Al-Sabah Informatics Award to my father, Mr. Jaber Al-Sabah, Speaker of the National information, where scholars and nations com- the present top leaders, saying, “I am honored System in the early 1960s, which was a radar- Roger Easton, I would like to express my appre- Assembly Ali Fahad Al-Rashed, senior sheikhs, pete. The youth have gained knowledge and to represent my father in this honorable cere- based system of three transmitters and six ciation and pride of this global award and to Deputy Chief of the National Guard Sheikh have become the generation of new technolo- mony. Both he and my mother would have receivers across the southern part of the express my gratitude and thanks for the State Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Acting gies. This requires a new vision to render them liked to attend in person, but they are no United States for detecting the passage of of Kuwait for recognizing science and scien- Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh the real builders of the community, she said. longer able to travel this distance. orbiting spacecraft, including those that are tists.” —KUNA Kuwait invites bids for solar energy project 37 consortia prequalify for bid

KUWAIT: Kuwait invited bids yesterday to build a solar farm to pro- duce 70 megawatts of electricity by 2016, the first phase of a plan to generate 2,000 megawatts from renewables in 2030, the project NA approves supervisor said. Thirty-seven consortia out of 107 prequalified to bid, said Salem al-Hajraf, head of energy research at the Kuwait rent allowance Institute for Scientific Research. The second and third phases will produce 930 MW and 1,000 to women MW, respectively, when the project is completed in 2030, he said. Fifty megawatts will be produced from solar thermal sources and KUWAIT: Informed sources revealed that the National 10 each from photovoltaic and wind sources. Assembly Council approved the rent allowance granted to The pioneer project will be built on a 100-square-kilometre (39- Kuwaiti women as a step that was due. Kuwaiti women square-mile) area in Shagaya, a desert zone 100 km (62 miles) west deserve housing care ever since January 24, 2011 when law of Kuwait City, near the borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia. No 2 for the year 2011 was notified, raising the cap on credit Hajraf said the target is for renewable energy sources to con- and saving bank capital in order to enable them to grant tribute up to 15 percent of Kuwait’s total power production by Kuwaiti women housing care. This could be in the form of a 2030. At present, the OPEC member pumps 3.0 million barrels of loan or a suitable and low cost house. crude oil daily. It uses 126 million barrels of oil equivalent for elec- Sources explained that after giving loan to those interest- tricity production, which currently stands at around 14,000 MW, ed, it was found that the number of people wanting a low cost with summer consumption approaching the total at peak hours, residence was double or triple of those who had availed of a Hajraf said. housing loan. The number has reached more than 8,000 The official gave no details on the cost of the project but said women. the first phase will be financed by the government. The second The bank then reviewed three options to provide a house and third phases will be offered to investors on Build-Operate- at low cost, and the bank management found that the most Transfer (BOT) basis for 25 years, during which the government suitable option was to pay a rent allowance as per certain regulations, taking into account the number of family mem- pledges to buy all output. bers, at a rate of KD 200 per month. However, the bank will When complete, the project will be enough to supply electrici- require an amendment to law No2 for the year 2011 to fulfill ty to 100,000 homes and save about 12.5 million barrels of oil this obligation. equivalent per year, Hajraf said. —AFP Lebanese reassured on GCC action against Hezbollah KUWAIT: A Gulf Cooperation Council rec- dents. “There are nearly 50,000 Lebanese Kingdom but certainly was not sectarian in ommendation to take action against nationals in the Gulf who enjoy full rights nature and was limited to external agendas Lebanon’s Hezbollah does not include meas- and respect,” the sources said. “The meas- as per which the “Al-Wefaq” group is work- ures that affect Lebanese residents who are ures are targeted only at those who violate ing. They are working alone other than the not affiliated with the Shiite movement, a the law or engage in activities that threaten Shiite seat. local daily reported yesterday, quoting national security,” they explained. He added that while the problem was sources familiar with the issue. The news comes after a demonstration with Bahrain, it certainly was not against the A statement from the GCC on Monday was held outside the Lebanese embassy in Shiite. In fact, it was never so and whosoever indicated that measures relating to “residen- Kuwait, in which dozens of Kuwaitis protest- described it as such is someone who is try- cy permits and financial and commercial ed against Hezbollah’s taking sides with ing to derive some benefit from this issue. transactions” will be taken against Hezbollah Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces. In He said such people are playing into the members in response to the group’s military the meantime, the boards of at least five co- Iranian hands and “I mean in particular the intervention against the rebels in Syria. “The operative societies announced a boycott of “Al-Wefaq” group, whose members are work- GCC recommendations target any person Iranian products in protest against the ing openly against Bahrain.” engaged in suspicious activity, be it political alleged Iranian intervention in Syria. At the same time, he refused to call them or financial, in favor of the group,” said the Meanwhile,the chairman of the inde- as “opposition.” sources, who spoke to Al-Rai on the condi- pendent group in the Bahraini Parliament, He added that “My political work is par- tion of anonymity. They pointed out that MP Abdullah Ben Huwail said that his group tially to oppose them and doing so was in such activities are in violation of regulations was the first to call for listing Hezbollah on the public interest and to serve my follow “that ban expatriates from engaging in polit- the terrorist list in the Gulf Area. The decision citizens. There are different sects and we ical activities or other things that threaten was adopted by the GCC states and the always stand against the government to national security.” Bahrain foreign ministry issued a memo safeguard the interests of the public. “ The GCC decision was expected to dis- about it to the GCC foreign ministers’ council The Al-Wefaq group can be described as courage the Shiite Lebanese people working held recently. a group which revolted and not as an oppo- in the Gulf from being associated with MP Ben Huwail said that the decision sition. They want to change the ruling sys- Hezbollah. However, the sources insisted was not motivated by any sectarian dimen- tem in Bahrain to create a state that follows that the measures do not include deporting sion, as was being claimed by some. He said Iran. They want to usher in this change not or imposing restrictions on Lebanese resi- there was a problem in the Bahraini only in Bahrain but in all the Gulf States. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 LOCAL

Fifth batch of policewomen graduate

KUWAIT: The Backup Staff Institute yesterday held a celebration as its fifth batch of policewomen, including nine warrant officers, graduated. The function was held under the auspices of the MOI’s undersecretary, Lt General Ghazi Al- Omar, and in the presence of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences’ Major General Saif Mohammed Al-Saif, his assistants for education and training, Brigadier Haroon Al-Omar and the backup staff of administrative affairs besides Dalal Al-Ruwaished and the institute manager Mona Al-Shatti. Visa traffickers main Assembly raises child cause for demographic crisis: govt report allowance to KD 75 KUWAIT: Tackling the problem of visa The assessment report published by trafficking must be an essential part of Al-Qabas yesterday has accused visa traf- any attempt to address the demographic fickers of being a “major cause” of demo- Opposition says court ruling ‘historical’ imbalance in Kuwait, a local daily report- graphic imbalance, indicating that 42 ed yesterday, quoting a government’s percent of the expatriate laborers By B Izaak KD250. Around 100,000 Kuwaiti families are crats who served more than 30 years in the gov- assessment report on the fourth year employed in the private sector are “mar- expected to benefit from the raise. The two laws ernment to resign. Dashti said the decision is (2013-14) of the 5-year Development ginal” workers. This labor force includes KUWAIT: The National Assembly yesterday are estimated to cost state budgets around KD3 not general and applies only to supervisors. MPs Plan. illegal residents, whose numbers are esti- ignored strong warnings by the government billion annually. The Assembly could not vote said that such a move should be taken after giv- Three months ago, the government mated at over 90,000, according to offi- that Kuwait could start borrowing after eight on the draft law for a lack of quorum and is ing sufficient time to those senior employees. announced a strategy to restore the cial statistics. years if spending is not checked and approved a expected to take up the issue when it holds a They said that if the government wants to go demographic balance of Kuwait, whose The report also points out another draft law to raise child allowance for Kuwaitis special session today. ahead with the decision, it should give each 2.6 million expatriates account for 68 per- major challenge facing the labor market, from KD50 to KD75 monthly. Dashti said that public expenditure has employee salaries for two years or give them a cent of its total population of 3.8 million. which needs to be addressed: Boosting MPs brushed aside warnings by State increased rapidly during the past two years and grace period for two years. Details of the plan are yet to be dis- the presence of domestic labor force, Minister for Development Rola Dashti that the recalled that the debt problem of Greece was In another development, opposition figures closed, but Minister of Social Affairs and which accounts for less than 17 percent financial situation of the country is not too caused by ever increasing spending. The assem- warned of far reaching consequences for the Labor Thekra Al-Rashidi said the plan of Kuwait’s total labor force. good as people may think and that if spending bly also passed a law to establish the telecom awaited decision of the constitutional court on involves deportation of 100,000 foreign- Only 6.6 percent of the domestic is not controlled, the budget will be in real commission which will act as a regulator for the the amendment of the electoral law which trig- deficit in 2021. Dashti said that the government vital sector and will allow the mobile companies gered the current political dilemma. ers every year, with a goal to cut the Gulf labor force is employed in the private is spending KD17,000 annually as welfare and to have their own international call circuits. Opposition leader and former MP Mussallam state’s expatriate community by one mil- sector, compared with nearly 79 percent subsidies for every Kuwaiti family and the budg- MPs approved 82 draft laws for the closing Al-Barrak told a gathering late Tuesday night lion over a period of 10 years. of Kuwaiti employees in the public sec- et cannot accommodate more and that the financial statements of government agencies that the verdict will either return the gover- A series of crackdowns on illegal resi- tor. To address these challenges, the increase in spending is simply unsustainable. that were held by the previous assemblies due nance to the people or lead to an autocratic dents have resulted in hundreds of plan proposes goals that involve, But the Assembly overwhelmingly passed the to certain problems. The passed draft laws rule. Former Assembly speaker Ahmad Al- arrests over the past two months, but among other things, increasing the pro- law which is expected to be rejected by the include the closing financial statements for Saadoun said if the court confirms the amend- there have been no reports about any portion of domestic labor force in the government. Kuwait Airways which will allow the govern- ment, it will lead to unknown consequences, investigation being made to pursue traf- state’s workforce and boosting the pri- To add insult to injury, MPs started debating ment to release unpaid losses since 2004 esti- while former Islamist opposition MP Khaled Al- fickers who sell visas obtained illegally to vate sector’s capacity to absorb Kuwaiti another controversial financial law to raise the mated at KD440 million. Sultan warned that the verdict may either lead laborers. workers. monthly housing allowance for Kuwaiti families MPs also strongly lashed out at a reported the country to the road of reforms or to destruc- with no government house from KD150 to government decision to force senior bureau- tion. The ruling is scheduled on June 16.

KUWAIT: Residency violators being rounded up in Mubarak Al-Kabeer area yesterday.v Order to unblock files on traffic violations 86 expats arrested in raids KUWAIT: Assistant Undersecretary for Gen Al-Ali explained during a meeting norate under the supervision of Brig General Traffic Affairs at the Ministry (on Tuesday) that the decision is Mohammad Khalifa and Lt Colonel of Interior, Major General Abdulfattah aimed at people who have been fined Nayef Al-Hajraf. Al-Ali gave orders to unblock the traf- for violations committed over the past The campaign resulted in the arrest fic violation files on the department’s years, until the end of 2012,” Al-Watan of 86 persons of whom four were system in order to allow drivers to pay reported yesterday. It further indicat- arrested for trading in drugs and using fines smoothly, a local daily reported ed that if a payment is not made them, two were wanted in civil cases, yesterday. People required to pay before the one-month deadline, all of seven persons were unauthorized ven- heavy fines are often unable to make the driver’s traffic-related transactions dors, while 13 were found in violation payments online due to a system will be blocked by the system. At the of the labor law as they were “working block, which can be lifted only after a instructions of Assistant for parties other than the sponsor.” A trip to the relevant traffic department. Undersecretary Lt General Mahmoud total of 10 vehicles were detained and As per recent stipulations, all blocks Al-Dawsari, security men at Mubarak sent to the detention garage. Security have been removed for a month, Al-Kabeer carried out a security cam- authorities said that the campaign will starting from 12 pm on Tuesday. “Maj paign in different areas of the gover- continue to end all violations. EPA: Supermarkets to use biodegradable bags

KUWAIT: Based on an agreement last November between the the UCCS use up to 600 plastic bags a minute, which can be Environment Public Authority (EPA) and the Union of reduced to half that number if eco-friendly replacements are Consumer Cooperative Societies (UCCS) the first phase of the used at least by 25 supermarkets. That number will go down project for using biodegradable bags at the union’s supermar- even more as the rest of the supermarkets (30 more) use the kets was announced yesterday at a press conference held by new bags, said Al-Mudhi. He sounded sanguine about the EPA’s director general Dr Salah Al-Mudhi. success of the move to using the new bags, as he thought it Up to 25 supermarkets run by the UCCS have agreed to go would resonate well with the public, especially that more ahead with using the eco-friendly bags instead of the old people are becoming environmentally aware of the need to plastic bags, said Al-Mudhi, wishing that the rest of the super- reduce the amount of garbage produced by households and markets overseen by UCCS would follow suit as soon as possi- businesses. UCCS chairman Abdulaziz Al-Samhan noted at the ble. The new eco-friendly bags will have the same specifica- same press conference that the cooperation between his tions as the old ones but will be biodegradable in a short organization and that of the EPA have made it possible that a time, a fact that will lift the pressure on the landfills where large number of the supermarkets in the union have begun these bags are usually interred, he said. switching to the new biodegradable bags in a short time peri- The number of non-biodegradable bags that go to the od (about six months), although the entire project of replac- landfills exceed currently six billions every year, he said, noting ing the use of the old bags was estimated to take place in that it would take years for them to disintegrate and become about three years. By 2015, he said, all 55 supermarkets will be degradable. According to an EPA study, the supermarkets of using the new bags. — KUNA THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 LOCAL

In my view Letters to Badrya Roller coasters Visa rules and local raids

Hi Badrya,

Thanks for all your posts published on the website, By Labeed Abdal Kuwaittimes.net. We expatriates feel respected, thanks to what you have to say about us and the feelings you have for the expats. I have a question and it would be great if you could help me with it. My husband came to Kuwait on an article 20 visa so that he could marry me. He never had any intention to work here. Until now, he has been trying to transfer his residency permit to arti- [email protected] cle 18 so that he can start working legally. Could you please advise if, in case he is questioned during the ince my childhood, I have not been a big fan of raids, he will be in trouble? Sroller coasters in any amusement or theme park Or if we explain to the officer the entire situation and where it slides along the railroads with vertical show him the marriage certificates and the documents loops and sudden upside down moves that would make about a valid residence visa, will it be fine? I have no one anyone’s stomach churn. to ask this question and therefore decided to write to I know there are thousands of other fans and it is a you. I would be grateful if you could kindly help me with matter of choice but I find it to be hard to see how some a solution. expats are virtually being forced on a roller coaster ride, Thanks, thanks to all the raids being carried out to catch the ille- Mahek Mehrooz gal ones. What roller coasters do to someone afraid of Nobody denies that Kuwait kuwait digest has a right to reduce the num- ber of foreign illegal workers Will the ruling or rather curb the marginal end turmoil?

expatriates. Also, questions By Abdullah Al-Naibari kuwait digest arise why foreigners were not nxiety runs high in Kuwait hours before Sunday given a chance to leave the Awhen the Constitutional Court is due to pro- Projects for thieves nounce its ruling that could determine the next country. For example, unmar- chapter in the years-long political turmoil. Many spec- ried or otherwise single people By Thaar Al-Rashidi ulations are being made about the hearing’s outcome based on different opinions of the political groups could have been given three he cup of coffee at our neighborhood café “Abu Ali” involved. On the one hand, supporters of the current just behind our house costs KD 0.250 but the same T electoral system hope that the ruling will uphold the cup of coffee with same quality and similarly months’ time while families emergency decree, while others are confident that the grounded and roasted coffee but in differently shaped Dear government and dear could have been given a cup in a 3-star café costs you KD 0.600. The premium rate contractors, it is not important ruling is going to strike it down. reprieve of six months since is justified on the grounds that the establishment’s “rent is From my own observations and based on a perusal high.” whether one pays KD 0.250 or of arguments presenting during the trial, I came up children could be in school at Once again, for the same cup of coffee in a trade mark with the following conclusions: café, you pay KD 1.250 and they tell you, “Here you don’t KD 0.600 or KD 2 million or KD The opinion supporting the probability that the the time of deportation. pay for the coffee, but you pay for the brand name.” In a 700 million. The most impor- court is going to rule it had no jurisdiction in the case hotel, they serve you the same cup, without adding even is based on the precedent of a Constitutional Court them is what the raids are doing to expats scared to hell. a cubic millimeter to the brew, but you pay KD 2 and they tant thing at the end is that ruling dated June 28, 1982. Back then, the court had Although the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor had tell you, “Here you do not pay for the coffee, but you pay rejected challenges to the electoral system on the announced that it intended to deport a million expats for enjoying the ambience. “ there should be at least that basis that determining the level of urgency based on over the next ten years, at the rate of 100,000 to be In the end, you discover that the cup of coffee cost which an emergency decree can be issued is a political deported every year, it has become a matter of concern Abu Ali KD 0.100 who earned a profit of KD 0.150 from cup of coffee to drink. In this activity within the sole authority of the Amir. This whether the local laws were being applied properly. The you as a client and you can do your calculations to find case, it is simply not there. opinion was rejected by many experts and professors issue of human rights has emerged as a major area of out how much the other coffee house will benefit from concern since public buses and cars are being searched you, how much benefit will accrue to those who charged People have paid, money has of constitutional law including Dr Othman Al-Saleh, Dr for any expat. for the difference in rent, or those who sold a trade name, Adel Al-Tabtabaei, Dr Mohammad Al-Feeli and Dr Nobody denies that Kuwait has a right to reduce the or the one who sold you the ambience or the elegant sur- gone from our public fund. The Mohammad Al-Moqatei. All these experts agreed that number of foreign illegal workers or rather curb the roundings. To each one of them, the cup of coffee costs disastrous thing is that we pay the constitutional court’s authority covers determin- marginal expatriates. Also, questions arise why foreign- only KD0.100. There are many reasons for the variations in ing the constitutionality of an emergency decree. “It is ers were not given a chance to leave the country. For the sale price even though it is the same cup of coffee. millions but do not get to drink unimaginable from the constitutional perspective of example, unmarried or otherwise single people could Same size, same taste, same procedure of brewing, and the constitutional court to give up its responsibility in have been given three months’ time while families could serving. The cost, too, is the same. It is you who are made even a drop of water. Cafes examining the conditions for any urgency regarding have been given a reprieve of six months since children to pay differently. emergency decrees,” Dr Othman Al-Saleh said in a could be in school at the time of deportation. In such have their different prices and Such things are applicable politically to state projects cases, the state must act in a fair and pragmatic manner. statement. and companies who win tenders for these. A project that Also, even those expats who have been here legally they “cheat us”, but at the end Law professors believe that subjecting emergency and for a long time are rethinking about Kuwait and the costs one million in one governorate, can, with similar they do serve us with coffee. decrees to the constitutional court’s supervision is an GCC region since they are afraid that the ongoing devel- specifications and floated by the same ministry - even the ‘insurance policy’ to prevent the executive authority opments could have a domino effect and this anti-expat same project - can cost KD 3.5 million in another gover- But the government officials from trespassing into the legislative domain. In this Arab Spring could turn into a tornado. norate. The two projects could be executed within a dis- regard, Dr Al-Tabtabaei cited a ruling from Egypt’s tance of one year or less but the contractor of the first Is this not some kind of a regional bad weather fore- and the group of contractors supreme constitutional court which indicated that project could be only a trader. The second project execut- cast that has become a reason for us to suddenly ask for “loved by this government” determining the state of urgency to release an emer- better immigration rules? ing man could be a trader with qualifications that “this is our son” and belonging to a group currently “the govern- gency decree is not the exclusive right of the execu- Moreover, should we not look for better ways to only take our money but do tive authority, and that it required constitutional immune Kuwait from any threats rather than risk crucial ment’s blue-eyed boys.” court’s supervision “to maintain constitutionality and strength on tracking down expats? Both these projects, at least, were delivered and each not build even a single block. I think urgent measures are needed to address the contractor received his dues, with a kiss on top of it, and prevent it from becoming a license to claim absolute issue, including engaging the workers, the representa- ten correction orders. But there are projects worth tens of legislative powers.” tives from their respective embassies and the concerned millions which are not even delivered, though the con- end is that there should be at least that cup of coffee to In its ruling on the government’s challenge to the officials. After all, everyone is interested in the country’s tract period is over and no one was held accountable. drink. In this case, it is simply not there. People have paid, four-votes-per-voter law after it was passed in 2006, welfare, long lasting peace, an enviable human rights Neither anyone in the government nor from the side of money has gone from our public fund. the Kuwaiti constitutional court said that the argu- record, social harmony and stability for all. the contractors was made to explain the delay. This is The disastrous thing is that we pay millions but do not what leads to disaster. get to drink even a drop of water. Cafes have their differ- There is no need to venture too far to find an example. ent prices and they “cheat us”, but at the end they do Sabah Al-Ahmad University City is a black hole that has serve us with coffee. But the government officials and the Law professors believe swallowed tens of millions and when administration group of contractors “loved by this government” only take that subjecting emergency kuwait digest changed, and real execution started, the project was our money but do not build even a single block. signed. Dear government and dear contractors, it is not NOTE: I asked Abu Ali, why don’t you increase the decrees to the constitutional important whether one pays KD 0.250 or KD 0.600 or KD 2 price of the cup of coffee? He answered: “I am not a Galactic graves million or KD 700 million. The most important thing at the thief.” —Al-Anbaa court’s supervision is an ‘insurance policy’ to prevent By Jaafar Rajab the executive authority henzhou 10, China’s fifth manned mission to kuwait digest from trespassing into Sspace, was launched successfully on Tuesday morning. The spaceflight carried three astronauts the legislative domain. sent to outer space successfully by China. Coeducation a national demand Meanwhile in Damascus, a suicide bombing in the Marjeh Square killed 14 people, and their souls were By Khalid Al-Tarrah ment claiming that any legislation can only be consid- successfully sent to the heavens. ered a political work that cannot be challenged, is At the Sadr City east of the Iraqi Capital Baghdad, t was hardly surprising to see MP subjected to at the time, and expressed even regarding those something that could render constitutional monitor- four blasts killed at least 70 people, including engi- INabeel Al-Fadhl criticize liberals in explained that he had to accept the steps which are clearly perceived as ing useless. “The constitutional monitoring body is neers, teachers and workers. Their souls have ascended his daily column for their silence bill because it was the only option top priorities for the society. As required to commit to its responsibility and judicial successfully to the heavens; an achievement that Arab about a bill to scrap the ban on coed- that carried the ‘lowest risk’. regards reinstating the coeducation role as per the constitution, and that being the protec- intelligence agencies commended each other for. ucation in public and private univer- The fact that liberal forces are cur- system, the positive side of this deci- tor of constitutional provisions and the principle of the In Benghazi, 31 Libyan citizens were killed in cross- sities. It seems that many people still rently split is obvious, which unfortu- sion should not be ignored. The sovereignty of the constitution as a reflection of the fire between rebels, the army and the police. All the vic- assess everything done by the cur- nately leads to different views being coeducation ban flies in the face of nation’s willpower,” the ruling said. In that regard, Dr. tims’ souls were sent to the heavens successfully, rent parliament as ‘worthless’ or a demands for modern development Al-Tabtabaei further said, “In case the executive thanks to the NATO warplanes that arrived in the coun- ‘reflection of government’s desires’ - It was not very that Kuwait seeks. authority amended the electoral law after dissolving try’s skies riding the waves of the Arab Spring. a rather unfair generalization. It contradicts with the reality of the parliament following a conflict between the two, Sana, Yemen: Ten ‘Houthis’ were killed in a govern- Regardless of one’s political views long ago when daily life in which women share the this would be like drawing the map to allow its sup- ment crackdown on a procession demanding some about the way the current parlia- work place with their male cowork- porters to dominate the parliament.” This argument prisoners’ release. Security forces were credited for ment came into being, one’s opinion women became ers, and have successfully entered all forms the basis for most constitutional experts’ argu- ‘relentless efforts’ that helped send the souls of ten regarding some of the laws that it members of parlia- kinds of domains including the ments against amending the electoral law through an Yemenis to the heavens. successfully passed should not be a police force, and will soon be joining emergency decree. While countries send their citizens in spacecrafts to preconceived one, especially when ment and cabinet, the judiciary. It was not very long In case of the most recent emergency decree, we outer space, we take pride in sending our people to the these laws are beneficial for the soci- something consid- ago when women became members find that its explanatory note fails to mention any for- heavens without the need of any spacecrafts, rocket ety. When discussing this issue, it is of parliament and cabinet, some- eign or internal risks that prompted its release. worth remembering the time and thing considered a victory for the bases, or even a countdown. All it takes is an exchange Instead, it mentions ‘flaws and loopholes’ in the elec- the context when the parliament ered a victory for people and democracy. Is it logical of rockets between a government and an opposition to toral system that needed to be fixed. In that regard, we imposed a ban on coeducation in after all this to continue looking at send everybody flying to the heavens. Who needs uni- the people and can conclude that the reasons for which the system 1996, a move that had triggered a the issue of coeducation from a sin- was amended do not qualify as a matter of urgency versities, education, research centers, rocket launchers, democracy. Is it gle standpoint? conflict between liberals and the requiring a decree in the parliament’s absence. In my planning programs, etc, when we have the fastest and then Minister of Education, the late Thanks to Nabeel Al-Fadhl and to logical after all this opinion, the decree came as an attempt by the gov- the most effective method to send people to the heav- Dr. Ahmad Al-Rabei. the other MPs who approved the bill ernment to change the electoral law released in 2006 ens - simply by killing them? The basis of the conflict was the that was passed by the legislative to continue looking after the constitutional court rejected its challenge. If you are wondering why our nations are still suffer- fact that Al-Rabei allowed the bill to committee to cancel the coeduca- That said, can we say that Sunday could mark the ing due to underdevelopment while countries all over pass despite his history as one of the at the issue of tion ban. It is the first step for beginning of the political turmoil’s end, given calls by the world are making progress, the answer is simple: most liberal political figures in the Kuwait’s society to regain its image coeducation from a HH the Amir and different political groups for respect- how can you expect people to reach outer space suc- parliament during the 80s. Al-Rabei of tolerance and cooperation that cessfully when they cannot even guarantee a safe trip asked the liberal groups to under- single standpoint? distinguishes civilized communi- ing the court’s ruling regardless of the outcome? I back home? —Al-Rai stand the ‘level of pressure’ he was ties. — Al-Qabas indeed hope so. —Al-Qabas THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Flag-hoisting ceremony at the Philippine Embassy yesterday. —Photos by Ben Garcia Embassy staff and guests Philippines celebrates 115th Independence Day

By Ben Garcia from the country’s national leaders were read out by CDA- (helping hand) as together we build and fortify the structures also noted Kuwait continues its commitment to human Consul General Raul Dado on behalf of President Noynoy on which our nation is built. May this event become an rights and was making efforts to help out in cases in which KUWAIT: The Philippines Embassy in Kuwait led by ChargÈ Aquino, Labor AttachÈ to Kuwait David Des Dicang for Labor opportunity to further promote our cultural heritage and Filipinos are in police custody facing immigration and labor d’Affaires and Consul General Raul Dado celebrated their Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz and Mrs Editha Credo for Foreign uphold the Philippines’ revived distinction in the globalized issues,” he said. country’s 115th Independence Day with a flag hoisting cere- Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. multicultural milieu,” Aquino said. Meanwhile, Albert Del Rosario in his message called upon mony in the morning before the diplomatic corps, and with a In his message, President Aquino stressed the need for In his personal message to the community, Dado also the Filipino Diaspora to help the country march towards real cultural presentation at night yesterday. Filipinos to stay united and firm especially in fighting against congratulated Filipinos in Kuwait as they marked their coun- economic development and social progress. Del Rosario The Independence Day celebrations began last Friday ignorance, corruption, injustice and poverty. He lauded his try’s Independence Day. He also lauded Kuwait for its role in added that overseas Filipinos can be a powerful tool for with a concert by two famous Filipino actors from Manila. countrymen’s resolve to helping the government to spread hosting a good number of Filipinos in Kuwait and for “trust- growth. “Our collective efforts will eventually transform over- The show was attended by about 6000 Filipinos. There are democracy and peace, progress and lasting reform. ing us in the field of investment, cultural exchanges, political seas employment from being just a means of survival to approximately 180,000 Filipinos in Kuwait. The messages “May you ignite the patriotism and ‘bayanihan spirit’ cooperation and mutual assistance for our nationals.” He making it a real economic choice,” he said.

Embassy staff CDA Dado reading President Aquino’s message. Building haris vandalizes tenants’ vehicles in revenge Fugitive wanted in robbery cases in police net

KUWAIT: A keeper at an apartment building faces charges the proper authorities for further action. him leave without paying. He even took away the cash investigations revealed that he was wanted in 21 similar girl’s car following the accident. Investigations were on. after he confessed to vandalizing residents’ vehicles as an register. Police summoned the workers who had wit- cases reported against him. act of revenge. Several tenants in the Khaitan building Robbery nessed the robbery to collect descriptions of the suspect. Brothers charged found the tires of their vehicles damaged with a sharp Investigations were on in search of a thief who com- Search for harasser Two brothers face charges after their sister accused object. They made inquiries with a nearby shopkeeper mitted a robbery at a Jahra restaurant after giving the Car thief held Search is on for a man accused of causing an acci- them of using violence to intimidate her and force her who gave them the description of a man he said he saw workers an impression that he was a municipality inspec- Farwaniya police nabbed a fugitive wanted in 21 dent while harassing a woman driver in Al-Jahra. Police not to start her own business. Jahra police reached a spoiling the tires. As the building’s keeper matched their tor on duty. According to a complaint filed by the restau- cases of theft when he was stealing a car in the area. and paramedics rushed to a location south of the area house in the governorate where the woman had report- description, the tenants headed to the police station and rant’s owner at the Jahra police station, the suspect Patrol officers caught the man who they saw breaking following a report about a car hitting a house’s wall. They edly locked herself inside her room to escape her broth- pressed charges against the keeper who was summoned made his way to the kitchen after identifying himself as a into a parked vehicle and stealing items left inside. found a woman unharmed in the car who explained that ers assaulting her. All the three were taken to the police for investigations. The man initially denied the accusations municipality inspector, and later threatened legal action Police summoned the car’s owner for investigations the accident happened when she tried avoiding a colli- station for questioning, during which the woman but eventually confessed to his actions after he was con- against the workers claiming he had detected violations after the thief claimed that he was his friend and just sion with another vehicle which swerved unexpectedly explained that she ended up in a confrontation with her fronted with the eyewitness’ testimonies. He said that dis- during an inspection mission that he was assigned with. wanted to retrieve items that the car owner had bor- as its driver was harassing her. Police also obtained testi- brothers after they came to know of her plans to resign putes with the residents prompted him to ‘take revenge’ Intimidated by threats of deportation, the workers pre- rowed and refused to return. The car owner denied the monies of an eyewitness who further indicated that the from her government post and open a consultation by venting his anger on their cars. The man was referred to pared four meals that the suspect ordered, and watched accusations. The suspect was charged with theft as suspect escaped after failing to open the door of the office. The two were charged with battery. Iranian fishmonger molests citizen

KUWAIT: A citizen reported that an tained KD5 in cash and her civil ID. Iranian fishmonger sexually harassed her when she went to his store to buy some Rape charge fish. She added that he touched her A Pakistani denied accusations of rape inappropriately and she was forced to charge leveled by a 23-year-old Syrian scream for help. The man, who was girl and claimed that, in fact, she had arrested, denied her accusations. Further been his girlfriend who had been visiting investigations were in progress. his house for two years. Notably, the girl’s father had recently filed a com- Filipina robbed plaint against the Pakistani, accusing A Filipina accused an unidentified him of kidnapping and raping his daugh- person of snatching away her purse as ter. However, when the girl was cross- she was climbing the stairs of a building examined once again, she confirmed her in Hawally in which she is a resident, relationship with the suspect and said security sources said. The woman added that she had been raped eight years back that the robber threatened to kill her if by a Palestinian who left the country for she screamed for help. The purse con- good. Two Arab expats with narcotic pills arrested By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: Two Arab expats were arrested on charges of possessing 500 pills of tramadol, after the police received information about their active involvement in illegal drugs business. Based on that information, investigations were made, information was collect- ed, and legal approval was taken to arrest the two. After searching them, anti-drugs officials found 500 pills of tramadol, which were ready for sale. During the ensuing interrogation, the two admitted that the drugs belonged to them and were for use and sale. They further confessed that they received the drugs from a person from the same nationality, who has now disappeared. However, the police are still searching for him. The two expats and the drugs were sent to the authorities concerned.

Jleeb robber held Detectives in Jahra arrested a suspect of Asian origin who robbed a money changer of KD7500 at pistol point in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. The suspect was found to be a fugitive who was wanted to serve a four year prison term for committing several thefts. KUWAIT: Two Arab expats with 500 The Jahra detectives formed a search team to pills of tramadol. collect necessary information to track down the sus- arresting the man. He was sent to the concerned pect, and observed due legal precautions before authorities. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 LOCAL Govt sticks to pension rules, says minister Retirees must meet conditions

KUWAIT: Authorities will not refer any civil ser- this regard, however, jurisdictions and execution said, noting that special bonuses ordered for the vant to retirement unless he (she) meets terms of the decision are in the hands of the relevant military personnel exempted the retired firemen. for payment of end-of-service pensions, affirmed ministers, in accordance with Article 76 of the Some MPs argued during the session that ter- Minister of State for Planning and Development Civil Service Law. minating the service of senior personnel who Dr Rola Dashti yesterday. Dr Dashti, also the This provision says that those who retire must worked for 30 years “contradicts the constitution Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs, be eligible to be paid pensions, she said, adding namely the articles 26 and 41,” noting that for- stressed that the cabinet cannot refer personnel that ending the service of the senior civil ser- eigners, only in exceptional cases, can occupy to retirement unless they meet conditions for vants who had worked for 30 years or more was ranking posts. receiving the pensions according to the social in line with the cabinet instructions, “with aim of They stressed that civil servants must not be security law. “We have not ended service of any injecting new blood and creating work opportu- coerced to retire unless the law stipulates so, person who has no right to get the retirement nities for skilled Kuwaitis to contribute to the branding such an approach as “a masked puni- payments,” she re-affirmed. The minister made development of the society.” By law, an employ- tive measure” that can be contested or repealed the assertion during a parliament session, dis- ee can no longer serve if he (she) turns 65, with by the courts. cussing January’s Cabinet Resolution Number exception of some jobs, Dr Dashti noted, indicat- A number of lawmakers argued that authori- 412 on supervisory works, stipulating that those ing that certain jobs “are linked” to the age. ties cannot conclude service of staff unless they GENEVA: Yousef Al-Ibrahim, Kuwait Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Attache who had spent 30 years in the service must Nevertheless, a minister can terminate service of reach the retirement age of 65, urging the gov- speaks at the United Nations. —KUNA retire. personnel “for sake of serving public and work ernment to distinguish between the productive In response to an MP argument that the gov- interests.” employees and the fruitless ones. They also said ernment cannot end service of the personnel, The government remains committed to that the Amiri bonus also covers the firemen, Kuwait renounces all forms she said the cabinet had given instructions in implementing guidelines of HH the Amir, she noting their sacrifices in the service. —KUNA of discrimination: Official Mali’s human rights efforts lauded GENEVA: The State of Kuwait has praised gion. The citizens of Kuwait are equal “in efforts by the United Nations Human front of the law in terms of rights and pub- Rights Council in combating racial discrimi- lic duties,” said the diplomatic attache, nation and fanaticism and natives’ hatred adding that this constitutional provision of foreigners. “totally adheres to the recommendations of Education is crucial for tackling the the special rapporteur with regard of laws issues of discrimination and prejudice, said that prohibit discrimination.” Yousef Al-Ibrahim, Kuwait Foreign Kuwait has recently enacted the law for Ministry’s Diplomatic Attache, reacting to protection of national unity that bans any recommendations by the UN rapporteur call or manifestation intended to promote tasked with these issues, during a session hatred or any form of discrimination. The of the council. 23rd session of the UN council is meeting Kuwait is aware that human rights will till June 24. Participants in the meetings are not be fully attained at long as the notion examining reports by experts tasked with of racial discrimination remains persistent human rights. and spread throughout the world, noted The efforts carried out by Mali to Al-Ibrahim, expressing dissatisfaction at improve its human rights record is well widespread breaches of human beings’ received by the international community rights across the world. Aware of this sta- and hopefully the African country would tus, the State of Kuwait has enacted a series continue on this road, said a Kuwaiti diplo- KUWAIT: General Director of Criminal Investigation Lt General Dr Fahad Ibrahim Al-Dawsari and his Assistant Brig Adnan Baqer of legislations and has taken substantial mat here yesterday. First Secretary at the with other officers during the training program. executive measures to fight racial discrimi- Kuwaiti Permanent Delegation to the UN nation for sake of “realizing man’s dignity Headquarters in Geneva Abdullah Al-Jraiwi and freedom and rights,” he said, adding said that his country was impressed by the Training for crime scene officers that such principles have been included in UN Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) report the teaching curricula of public schools in on Mali, noting Kuwait saw that the African KUWAIT: A training program conducted at the of General Director of Criminal Investigation Lt Ghadouri, judge Mohammad Yousuf Othman and Kuwait since establishment of the state. All nation was taking some constitutional General Administration for Criminal Investigation General Dr Fahad Ibrahim Al-Dawsari and his Capt Sayed Hassan Murtadha Al-Mosawi from the fire humanitarian values including human steps to boost the notions of human rights, under the theme “Crime scene officers’ preparation” Assistant Brig Adnan Baqer, both of whom were pres- department apart from Capt Mohammad Khalifa Al- rights, advocacy of peace, democracy and democracy, and respect amongst people. from May 19 to June 5 came to a conclusion. A total ent in person. The training program included lectures Maskati. There were also lecturers from General tolerance are included in the Kuwaiti teach- The Kuwaiti diplomat specifically com- of 24 trainees, ranging from soldiers to civilians and about preparing crime scene officers for the crucial Administration for Criminal Investigation. ing curriculums, he said. mended Mali’s Justice Minister Malick criminal investigation employees, participated in the job and teaching them how to prepare reports with Lt General Al-Dawsari congratulated all the partici- Article 29 of the Kuwaiti Constitution Coulibaly for his efforts to bolster human program. photos and collect forensic study related traces from pants of the program and wished them success in stipulates equality, non-discrimination on rights in his country, wishing him more suc- The program was organized under the patronage the crime scene. Lecturers were Colonel Bader Al- their work. the basis of sex, origin, language or reli- cess in this mission. —KUNA

KUWAIT: Tourism officials and guests during the event at Crowne Plaza Hotel on Tuesday. India holds tourism promotion event

KUWAIT: The Embassy of India, Kuwait, in associa- tion with India Tourism, Dubai, organized an ‘Incredible India’ evening on June 11, 2013 at Hotel Crowne Plaza to promote tourism to India. It was inaugurated by Indian Ambassador Satish C Mehta. Air India, Jet Airways, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and Oman Air, which are operating flights to India from Kuwait took part in the event. Several representatives of Indian tour and travel agencies, medical tourism, hotel groups from India and their representatives in the region - Travel Designer, Tamarind Tours, TVB Pharmacies, Indo-Asia Tours, Trail Blazer Tours, Vythiri Village, Punarnava Group, RP Group of Hotels & Resorts, Go Air, SOTC, Cox & King, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Company, and Indian Heritage, a local handicrafts company, also participated in the event. The event was attended by more than 90 representatives from tour and travel operators and media fraternity of Kuwait. There was a B2B session before the main event. It was followed by an Address of the Ambassador and presentations by Sudhir Kumar, Assistant Director, India Tourism Dubai and other participants. In his Address, the Ambassador spoke of the KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Satish C Mehta and India tourism officials during the event. close India-Kuwait bilateral relations and the deep Sudhir Kumar of India Tourism. His deliberations ticipants. Ajay Sinha, Manager Air India, spoke about bond of friendship and understanding which has included developments in India’s tourism Industry, its their activities, particularly the introduction of been nurtured and nourished by the peoples of the growth ever since the concept of ‘Incredible India’ was Dreamliner by Air India. Mohd Ashraf of Vythiri Village KJA hails coordination two countries. He underscored that earlier the travel conceived. He said that tourism sector was among in his presentation mentioned about the facilities by people of the two countries was driven by neces- the faster growing sectors of the economy and in they offer in Kerala. Dr Ajumal of Punarnava, an of Arab journalists sity such as trade, work, education and medical treat- 2012 over 6.65 million foreign tourists visited India. Ayurvedic treatment centre and resort, mentioned ment but now we would like to add tourism as a new Kumar deliberated in detail on a variety of fasci- about their four centres in Cochin and the wide range KUWAIT: The level of cooperation amongst witnessed the participation of 111 countries, dimension to this relationship. He highlighted the nating tourism products of India, which, inter alia, of medical facilities offered by them. Shone Abdul Arab journalist organizations at the 28th saw the re-election of IFJ’s Jim Boumelha as various facets of India tourism - diversity of land- included flora and fauna, wild life, historical monu- Hakeem of RP Group gave presentation about five International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) President in addition to other Arab officials, a scapes, the majestic Himalayas, backwaters of Kerala, ments, heritage sites, hotels, including heritage star hotel facilities and resorts offered by his group. Congress had led to significant impact on result of coordination amongst Arab, African, breathtaking beaches in Goa, Kerala, and Orissa, hill hotels, palatial hotels, beaches, luxury trains, backwa- This was followed by a question-answer session. decisions taken during the event, said an offi- and Asian coordination efforts. stations, palace tourism, luxury trains, incredible wild ters, adventure tourism, including river rafting, moun- A variety of Indian handicrafts were put on display by cial from Kuwait Journalists Association (KJA) Despite the advent of a strong European life, bird sanctuaries, Indian heritage sites, adventure taineering, heli-skiing, medical tourism, wellness cen- Indian Heritage, Kuwait. Of the participating Airlines - here yesterday. coalition, said Al-Rashed, the Arab, African, tourism, including river rafting, trekking and moun- tre, etc. He also highlighted that India has something Air India, Jet Airways, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Etihad After returning from the IFJ Congress which Asian, and Southern American coordination taineering, medical tourism, etc. He also spoke about to offer for people of all ages and has something for Airways, Oman Airways took part in the raffle draw by was held Dublin, Ireland, head of KJA delega- helped in passing several resolutions aimed at the shopping experience in India as it has a wide liking of one and all. India is so vast; it is difficult to offering one air ticket each for Kuwait-India-Kuwait tion to the meeting, Adnan Al-Rashed, told amending the IFJ statute. Among such variety of alluring products, including gems and jew- explore it all in one lifetime. He also exhorted the sector, which were handed over by the Ambassador KUNA that coordination among Arab delega- amendments was increasing the number of ellery, silks, shawls, carpets, handicrafts, carvings, guests from Kuwait’s tourism industry who attended and Airline representatives to the winners from tions led to the approval of several significant women representatives participating in jour- wood-works, leather goods, etc. the event to market India as much they can. amongst the guests representing tourism industry resolutions. He noted that the Congress, which nalistic delegations, said Al-Rashed. —KUNA A presentation on India Tourism was made by Brief presentations were also made by other par- and media. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 Bibi red-faced at recall of peace Khamenei says big election turnout will frustrate foes talks statement Page 9 Page 8

ISTANBUL: Selma the turtle grabs the attention of a stray cat while on her daily walk out near Taksim square yesterday. — AP Police clear Istanbul protest square Prime Minister meets protest representatives

ISTANBUL: Demonstrators retreated from an Istanbul While expectations were low for a quick resolution to protest square yesterday after a night of running battles the conflict, President Abdullah Gul yesterday said with riot police as Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s meeting with demonstrators was a sign of the Erdogan clamped down on mass demos against his country’s “democratic maturity”. “People take to the streets Islamic-rooted government. By late afternoon, hundreds of here like in the most developed countries in Europe,” he officers armed with riot shields and backed by water can- said, adding that he was confident Turkey would “over- non trucks were clustered along the eastern side of the come the trouble”. square. Just a stone’s throw away, demonstrators huddled Police did not intervene in Gezi Park overnight, where up in Gezi Park but there were no fresh confrontations. volunteers offered first aid to victims of the clashes, though Office workers, tourists and curious passers-by milled many protesters abandoned their tents after clouds of around the square in a relaxed mood, some posing for pic- acrid smoke drifted in from Taksim. While the scene in the tures with smiling police, after a large clean-up operation park was more subdued than on previous days, when a car- cleared the site of stray tear gas canisters, anti-Erdogan nival-like atmosphere reigned, law student Fulya Dagli, 21, banners and makeshift barricades. said the Taksim Square crackdown had only made protest- The premier, meanwhile, was meeting with several ers more determined. “People are learning not to be scared protest leaders but many demonstrators said Tuesday’s of the government. That’s something we gained and can’t unexpected crackdown on Taksim Square, which had seen give up again.” no police presence since June 1, had made them lose faith In a clear sign that police had reclaimed Taksim Square, in any dialogue. “We don’t accept it,” said Gezi Park protest- they hung two massive Turkish flags from a nearby build- er Anessa, a 29-year-old photographer, complaining that ing as well as a large portrait of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the the government had cherry-picked the groups invited to father of modern Turkey, whose image has also been the meeting. The nationwide unrest first erupted after adopted by the protesters. As they unfurled the symbols, police cracked down heavily on May 31 on a campaign to some officers chanted: “Our blood for this flag”. Confident save Gezi Park from redevelopment, spiralling into mass in his enduring popularity, Erdogan, in power since 2002, displays of anger against Erdogan. has urged loyalists to respond to the demonstrators by vot- Four people, including a policeman, have died in the ing for the AKP in local polls next year. His AKP has won unrest and nearly 5,000 demonstrators have been injured, three elections in a row and took nearly half the vote in tarnishing Turkey’s image as a model of Islamic democracy. 2011, having presided over strong economic growth. Erdogan, seen as increasingly authoritarian, has taken a The first campaign rallies will be staged in Ankara and tough line on the demonstrators, many of whom are Istanbul this weekend and are expected to gather tens of young and middle-class. On Tuesday, he warned his thousands of party faithful. Turkey, a country of 76 million patience had run out. “We won’t show any more tolerance,” at the crossroads of East and West, is a key strategic partner he told cheering lawmakers from his Justice and in the region for the United States and other Western allies. Development Party (AKP) in a speech broadcast live on tel- Many of them have criticised Erdogan’s handling of the cri- evision. sis. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said the Hours later, Taksim Square resembled a battleground as images of demonstrators being chased down by riot police police fired volleys of tear gas to disperse tens of thou- were “disturbing” and that Ankara was “sending the wrong sands chanting “Erdogan, resign!” and “Resistance!” Cat- message to the country and to Europe”. and-mouse games continued into the night, with police fir- Turkey has long aspired to join the European Union but ing gas, jets of water and rubber bullets at demonstrators efforts have stalled, with concerns over its human rights who hurled back fireworks, bottles and Molotov cocktails. record a key stumbling block. EU foreign policy chief The capital Ankara also saw renewed clashes overnight as Catherine Ashton urged Erdogan to show “engagement riot police used gas, pepper spray and water cannon not antagonism” in his dialogue with the protesters. “This is against thousands of protesters near the US embassy. an important moment for Turkey. A chance for it to renew Some threw rocks in response. its commitment to European values,” she said. — AFP Jordan MPs approve UK extradition deal

AMMAN: Jordan’s parliament has ment ratifies a treaty barring the use of announcement a day after the Court of approved an agreement with Britain on evidence obtained by torture. A Appeal in London refused her permis- extraditing suspects wanted by Spanish judge once branded Abu sion to challenge its ruling that the rad- Amman, including radical cleric Abu Qatada the right-hand man in Europe ical preacher cannot be sent back to Qatada who has resisted extradition for of Osama bin Laden, although Abu Jordan due to rights concerns. “The the past decade, an MP said yesterday. Qatada denies ever having met the late Jordanian parliament approved the “Parliament on Tuesday approved a Al-Qaeda leader. The 52-year-old cleric, agreement without demanding any treaty with Britain to help Jordan extra- who has been resident in Britain since amendments,” Attieh said. dite suspects from Britain,” deputy claiming asylum in 1993, is likely to face The British government has repeat- house speaker Khalil Attieh told AFP. a retrial if he is returned to Jordan. On edly sought fresh assurances from “The agreement does not specifically April 24, British Home Secretary Jordan about Abu Qatada’s treatment, mention Abu Qatada but it includes Theresa May announced that London but a Special Immigration Appeals him and others.” The accord needs King has signed a legal treaty with Amman Commission judge in November ruled Abdullah II’s approval before it giving guarantees that Abu Qatada again that he could not be sent back, a becomes a law. Abu Qatada has been would face a fair trial if deported. “The decision upheld by the Court of Appeal in and out of British prisons since 2002 agreement also includes a number of in March. The agreement would also as he fights successive government fair trial guarantees... I believe these help London deport Walid Kurdi, a fugi- attempts to deport him to Jordan, guarantees will provide the courts with tive uncle of the king who was sen- where he has been convicted of terror the assurance that Qatada will not face tenced in Jordan last week to 37.5 years charges in his absence. evidence that might have been in jail with hard labour and a massive But on May 10, the cleric vowed to obtained by torture in a retrial in fine on two charges of abuse of office, return to Jordan voluntarily if its parlia- Jordan,” she said. May made the according to Attieh. — AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 INTERNATIONAL

Early, forced marriages haunt Jordan’s Syrian refugees

ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan: With his family’s financial hardships. “It was the help us until the crisis ends and we go er and I don’t know what happened later.” dress for around 20 Jordanian dinars no end in sight to Syria’s conflict, some last thing I wanted to do,” Abu home,” after the marriage three months Hosha thought that refugees accept such ($28). In all emergencies we know that refugees in Jordan are offering their Mohammad, 50, told AFP outside his tent ago. “God knows when this is going to “urgent unconditional marriages because women and girls are at increased risk of daughters for early marriage in the hope at the northern Zaatari refugee camp, happen,” he said. they fear the unknown and want to make exploitation,” she said. “Syrians have of securing them protection as they face home to more than 160,000 Syrians - Dominique Hyde, representative of the sure their daughters are safe.” reported that though early marriage was growing economic pressure. Syrian equal in size to what would be Jordan’s United Nations Children’s Fund Said’s daughters, aged 15 and 16, got common in Syria prior to the crisis there refugee Abu Mohammad says he reluc- fifth-largest city. “This big prison we live (UNICEF)in Jordan, told AFP that it was married a month ago. “I am jobless, para- have been changes in practises since their tantly opted to marry off his teenage in. It’s unbearable,” said Abu not clear how widely spread early mar- plegic and I cannot support my family,” arrival in Jordan. Most notably, wide daughter to a rich 40-year-old Saudi man, Mohammad.The father of six said that his riages were, but that there were signs it said the father-of-10. “What can I do? The spousal age gaps.” hoping to give her a better life and ease daughter’s Saudi husband “promised to was taking place. “Information gathered camp is a dangerous place and I feared A group of Syrian activists, calling during assessments and monitoring visits for my daughters. I felt marriage was the themselves the National Campaign for the do reveal incidents of forced and early solution.” Jordanian law allows girls under Protection of Syrian Women are trying to marriage,” she said. “Forced and early mar- the age of 18 to marry with court fight these marriages, and have set up a riage is a human rights and a public approval. If the court rules the marriage is Facebook page which has more than health problem.” in the girl’s best interests, she may marry 20,000 followers. “Syrian women are not According to Interior Minister Hussein as young as 15, according to UNICEF, slaves. We cannot remain silent about such Majali, the authorities have recorded which encourages courts to uphold the hidden slavery and sex trade,” they said on 1,029 marriages between Jordanian men minimum legal age of marriage at 18 for their page. “Calls for these marriages by and Syrian women since refugees started boys and girls. Arabs from the Gulf and other regions are to flee to the kingdom in 2011. “Non- Zayed Hammad, head of the Ketab motivated by purely sexual instincts.” Jordanian men have married 331 Syrian and Sunna Society, which provides aid to Some Syrian refugees have defended women. These figures are within normal tens of thousands of refugees, said his early marriages. Former security official range,” Majali said. Jordan says it is host- charity receives dozens of requests from Said Hariri, 60, said that early marriages ing at least 500,000 Syrians. More than 70 men to help them find brides in Zaatari. are not unusual. “In our traditions it is nor- percent of the refugees are women and “We are a relief group and we want to mal that a girl gets married at the age of children, according to the UN figures. focus on our job. We do not want to be 16. If a girl is 20 and still single, people will “Jordanians and other Arabs frequently involved in this issue, which could create call her a spinster,” he said. “I got married come to ask me about Syrian refugee problems,” he told AFP. On the main street when I was 17. You should understand women to marry,” said Fares Hosha, a 42- in Zaatari, Abu Ahmad opened a wedding why some parents decide to marry off year-old former post office employee shop six months ago. “When I came here, I their daughters at young age, particularly who now owns a shop selling household thought that opening the shop was a under our current circumstances.” But appliances. “Two men from outside good idea,” the 40-year-old bearded man Hyde disagrees. “Whatever the context, ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan: A Syrian refugee girl leans against a Zaatari recently asked the same question. said, as a couple looked at wedding dress- such exploitation is preying on the most tent in this refugee camp on May 18, 2013. —AFP One customer told them he has two es. They refused to talk to AFP. vulnerable and is not acceptable,” she daughters. The three left the shop togeth- “Each day I rent at least one wedding said. —AFP Syria copter raid sparks Lebanon army warning Rebels kill 60 Shiites in eastern town

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s army warned it will Sleiman called the attack “a violation of its kind in the nearly 27-month con- fighters, according to amateur video hit back against any new attacks from Lebanon’s sovereignty” and said Beirut flict. Lebanon’s poorly equipped distributed by the Syrian Observatory Syria after a helicopter gunship struck has the right to take steps to defend army normally coordinates closely for Human Rights. “Look Shiites, this is an eastern town yesterday, ratcheting itself and to “submit a complaint” to with the Syrian military. Damascus how you will end up, you dogs,” cries up tensions ahead of US-British talks the UN and the Arab League. Most res- dominated Lebanon politically and one man shown in footage filmed in on the conflict. The escalation came idents of Arsal, in the hills just 12 km military for 30 years until 2005, and Hatlah village, in the eastern Syrian hours after the emergence of video from the border with Syria, support still exerts significant influence province of Deir Ezzor. The rebels footage showing the mutilated corpse the Sunni-led uprising against the through its allies there. assaulted Hatlah in retaliation after of one of some 60 Shiites killed in the Assad regime. The majority of Syria’s Arsal has been used as a conduit Shiite fighters from the village latest outbreak of worsening sectarian population is Sunni but it has been for weapons and rebels to enter attacked a rebel position, killing two violence in Syria. A Syrian helicopter ruled by more than 40 years by the Syria, while also serving as a refuge insurgents, said the Observatory. Boosted by their victory in Qusair, regime troops advanced on parts of the nearby city of Homs, as they pre- WARSAW: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and his Polish coun- pared to assault Aleppo in the north, terpart Donald Tusk hug each other after a press conference yesterday. —AP the Observatory said. France, meanwhile, urged the inter- national community to stop the Assad Bibi red-faced at recall regime. “We need to re-balance things because over the past few weeks the of peace talks statement troops of Bashar al-Assad and especial- ly Hezbollah and the Iranians, along JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin “only a protocol document” that did not rep- with Russian arms, have gained con- Netanyahu was forced yesterday to recall an resent the Israeli government’s position. siderable ground,” said Foreign official statement on the peace process which Haaretz suggested the “surprising” word- Minister Laurent Fabius. He did not appeared to admit Israel’s settlement building ing of the statement had initially sparked elaborate. On Tuesday, Fabius accused was unhelpful in reaching a peace agreement speculation that Netanyahu was trying to Assad of using “chemical weapons in with the Palestinians. The reference was made send “a moderate message” to the world after an outrageous manner”. “We must in a joint Israeli-Polish declaration which was Deputy Defence Minister Danny Danon stop him because, if there is no re-bal- to have been read out following a meeting in embarrassed him by saying the government ancing on the ground, there will be no Warsaw between Netanyahu and his Polish was not serious about reaching a peace peace conference in Geneva as the counterpart Donald Tusk later the same day. agreement. In an interview last week, Danon opposition will refuse to come.” “The two governments agree on the urgent said that if the question of a two-state solu- A US-Russian peace initiative need to advance towards a two-state solution tion was put to a vote, most ministers in appears to have stalled as Assad’s to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, which must Netanyahu’s rightwing Likud and those with forces make battlefield gains. In be reached through direct negotiations its Jewish Home ally would be opposed. “If Washington, Secretary of State John between the sides without pre-conditions,” it there will be a move to promote a two-state Kerry is set to meet his British counter- began. “Unilateral steps by either of the sides solution, you will see forces blocking it within part William Hague, a day after are not useful to achieving a lasting peace,” it the party and the government,” he said. President Barack Obama asked his continued. Commentators largely agreed that Danon had security team to “look at all options” to The wording is almost identical to that merely stated the obvious. QUNEITRA: An Israeli soldier uses a sniffer dog to search an armored vehicle belonging to help the opposition. As the Syrian war employed by Washington when criticising the In a sign of the growing internal problems United Nations Austrian peacekeepers as they cross the Israeli army crossing between Syria to looked increasingly set to spill over, impact of Israel’s ongoing settlement con- facing Netanyahu over US moves to revive the the Israeli annexed Golan Heights yesterday. Austrian troops in the UN monitoring force on the Israeli air force pilots said they are train- struction on occupied Palestinian land. “There peace process, a third of Israeli MPs on Golan Heights began withdrawing, days after Vienna decided to quit the mission over security ing daily to meet any threat posed by must never be any doubt about the legitima- Tuesday signed up to join a parliamentary concerns. —AFP regional instability. Meanwhile, UN cy of the State of Israel and the security of its lobby group which opposes the creation of a leader Ban Ki-moon called for better citizens, and the right of the Palestinians to a Palestinian state. The Knesset Caucus for the protection for UN peacekeepers state,” it added. It was only yesterday morning, Land of Israel, which met for the first time gunship fired two rockets at the centre Assad clan from the Alawite communi- for people fleeing the conflict. tasked with monitoring the armistice shortly before Netanyahu took off for Poland, under the current administration on Tuesday, of Arsal, a Lebanese town populated ty, an offshoot of Shiism. Dozens of people wounded in fight- zone in the Israeli-occupied Golan that the statement began making headlines backs the idea of Israeli sovereignty over all of mostly by Sunni Muslims, wounding The Syria conflict erupted in ing in Qusair -mostly rebels - flocked Heights. Ban made the call as some 70 in the media, prompting an embarrassing the Palestinian territories. The meeting was one person, Lebanon’s army said. March 2011 following a bloody to Arsal last week as Syria’s army and soldiers from the 378-strong Austrian about-face by the premier’s office. attended by three cabinet ministers: Naftali In a rare warning against the regime crackdown on Arab Spring- fighters from the Lebanese Shiite contingent began withdrawing from Officials close to Netanyahu were quoted Bennett who heads the far-right Jewish Home regime of Syrian President Bashar Al- inspired democracy protests. Since movement Hezbollah overran the the UN Disengagement Observer by army radio as saying the premier had not party, his deputy Uri Ariel, and Uzi Landau of Assad, it said Lebanese troops “took then, there have been several former insurgent bastion. Force (UNDOF) after attacks and been consulted over the wording of the state- the hardline Yisrael Beitenu party, press the necessary defensive measures to spillover attacks in Lebanon involv- In a new macabre episode, Sunni abductions of peacekeepers. Croatia ment and demanded it be recalled. Haaretz reports said. Addressing the group, Bennett respond immediately to any similar ing both sides in Syria, but yester- Islamist rebels celebrated the killing of and Japan peacekeepers have also news website also quoted Netanyahu’s office said the goal of the caucus was to present an violations”. Lebanon’s President Michel day’s army statement was the first of some 60 Shiites, mostly pro-regime withdrawn in recent months. —AFP as saying staff of National Security Adviser alternative to the two-state solution. Ariel, Yaakov Amidror had worked on the statement who serves as housing minister, said the and agreed it with Warsaw, without it being group faced a tough struggle but pledged to seen by the premier or by Amidror. help. “My ministry is prepared to build thou- Palestinian boycott leaders Netanyahu’s bureau did not respond to calls sands of apartments in Judaea, Samaria and for a comment on the incident, but Haaretz Jerusalem,” he told them, referring to the West say peace talks ‘useless’ quoted officials as saying the statement was Bank. —AFP

BETHLEHEM: Leaders of a growing Palestinian move- Palestinian territories. At the conference, local BDS lead- ing for sanctions against Israeli settlements. Egypt says dam dispute ment to boycott Israel oppose any peace talks, even if ers called in impassioned speeches on the Palestinian The group’s influence is definitely being felt. Stevie they include a long-demanded freeze of Jewish settle- leadership not to “play the role of mediator between us Wonder pulled out of an Israeli army fundraiser in not yet a military one ments on Palestinian land. “We have no faith... in the so- and Israel,” demanding instead that they focus their November after pressure from Tutu and Waters, and fel- called negotiations,” said Omar Barghouti, head of the energies on sanctioning the Jewish state. low US singer Lenny Kravitz cancelled a Tel Aviv concert CAIRO/ADDIS ABABA: Egypt’s armed forces are during a training exercise that included special Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, The movement says it is inspired by the non-violent in October after being petitioned by activists, citing a not yet involved in a dispute with Ethiopia over a forces paratroopers, according to a statement on which lobbies worldwide for the economic, cultural and South African civil rights movement and deplores what scheduling conflict. But a recent campaign to boycott a giant dam on the Nile, a spokesman for the gener- his Facebook page. academic boycott of Israel. Speaking to AFP on the side- it calls Israel’s own “apartheid” against Palestinians. One Formula 1 peace road show with the participation of the al staff said yesterday, playing down bellicose rhet- The spokesman said Sisi’s words were aimed at lines of the fourth annual BDS conference at Bethlehem of its more celebrated backers is South African anti- Scuderia Ferrari and Marussia F1 teams and several inter- oric between Cairo and Addis Ababa. “This is not a giving soldiers at the training exercise “a message University at the weekend, Barghouti said the talks were apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, who addressed dele- nationally acclaimed motorcyclists, has fallen flat, with military issue at this stage,” Ahmed Mohamed Ali about their role in defending the interests of “absolutely useless, just another smokescreen to allow gates by video conference. “This is a universe where the event set to take place in Jerusalem today. told Reuters after days of irate exchanges between Egypt”. Analysts said Sisi’s comments appeared Israel to continue its colonisation - its building of settle- right will ultimately prevail, and you are on the side of In a separate but related development, the European Africa’s second and third most populous nations directed more at groups planning street protests ments”. right,” he said, to thunderous applause. Union has also called for clear and unambiguous over a new hydroelectric plant that Egypt fears will for and against Mursi’s administration at the end of The Palestinians have demanded not only a freeze Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters also sent a message, labelling of products being exported from Jewish settle- reduce its vital water supply. On Monday, Egyptian this month. Ethiopia has dismissed talk of military on settlement building but also a return to lines that urging fellow musicians to refuse to perform in Israel as ments in the West Bank, reiterating that settlement President Mohamed Mursi said he did not want action as “psychological warfare”. existed before Israel seized the West Bank, east part of the cultural boycott. Israel, “uses performances by building is illegal under international law. But the move, “war” but would keep “all options open”, prompt- Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Jerusalem and Gaza in the 1967 Six Day War. But foreign artists to create a facade of normalcy and accept- which was to have been approved by EU foreign minis- ing Ethiopia to say it was ready to defend the Great Amr is expected to travel to Addis Ababa on Barghouti said that, even if these key demands were ability,” he told them in a pre-recorded message. Waters ters in May, has been delayed until the end of this Renaissance Dam. Sunday for talks about the dam, but Ethiopia’s for- met, negotiations would still be unacceptable. The only also praised a recent decision by renowned British physi- month, reportedly at the request of Washington in a Egypt’s previous military rulers had warned eign ministry said yesterday the country had no way to ensure the Palestinians secured all their rights is cist Stephen Hawking to pull out of a Jerusalem confer- move denounced by Palestinian legislator Mustafa against such projects in the past and last week intention of suspending construction. Dina Mufti, through the non-violent “resistance” of a full boycott of ence to be hosted next week by Israeli President Shimon Barghouti as “disappointing”. “This hesitation on the part Egyptian politicians were caught on camera dis- spokesman at Ethiopia’s foreign affairs ministry, Israel. Peres as part of the academic boycott - a move listed by of the EU is disappointing. The quicker they move the cussing air strikes or offering support to Ethiopian told reporters that talks with Egypt were “in the Barghouti said that for there to be peace, the Israelis BDS as one of its notable achievements of the year. better it will be,” he told AFP. “The US is pressuring the rebels. “It’s too early to involve the army in this spirit of Ethiopian interest”. “Ethiopia has always must guarantee the right of return for Palestinian Other “successes” include Adidas dropping its sponsor- wrong side,” he continued. “They should have pressured problem at the moment,” Ali said. Earlier yesterday, been open and we’ve always been interested in refugees everywhere and equal rights for Arab Israelis, ship of the Jerusalem marathon in March after pressure Israel. As long as the US is afraid of pressuring Israel, Egypt’s armed forces’ chief-of-staff issued a state- discussions,” he said, speaking in English. Dina as well as a complete end to the occupation of from the movement, and the UN publishing reports call- nothing will move.” —AFP ment saying that the military was “ready and able added “in the strongest possible terms” that to protect the nation and preserve its sacred sites”. Ethiopia would not accept any proposal to halt or General Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi made the comments delay construction. —Reuters THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 INTERNATIONAL

Women see flicker of hope for rights in Iran vote

TEHRAN: Iran’s presidential election is offer- But Maryam, a 28-year-old private com- although women hold key posts, including of secondary importance. “I will vote in the this battered economy and astronomical ing a flicker of hope to activists hoping to pany employee, said she sees no point in in parliament and the cabinet, they are yet election only with the hope of securing a rise in prices, I see no future for my chil- revive women’s rights after they deteriorat- voting as “women have no voice within the to be allowed to stand in presidential elec- better economic future for my children,” dren,” Fatemeh added, pointing to her ed during the eight years of Mahmoud regime”. Moderate candidate Hassan tions. They are also barred from working as said 44-year-old Fatemeh, a mother of two teenage daughter studying for a final exam Ahmadinejad’s presidency. The ailing econ- Rowhani, who is also being backed by the judges, while married women can be pre- who fears her children will have to struggle in their small apartment in southern omy, hit hard by international sanctions reformist camp, has vowed that “discrimina- vented by their husbands from working for years with economic difficulties. “With Tehran. —AFP against Iran’s vital oil income which has tion against women will not be tolerated” and need his consent to obtain a passport. sparked high inflation, has grabbed the by his administration, should he be elected. Iran’s clergy, which holds sway within spotlight in the short election campaign. “Today we need movement in the society to the country, defends the laws, saying they But activists say that despite the sidelining achieve developments. For that we need to are designed to protect against a Western by the authorities of reformists who advo- pay attention to women,” Rowhani said dur- lifestyle that they say takes advantage of cate women’s rights, there is still hope that ing his campaigning. His pledges however women. According to the Iranian constitu- the situation of the country’s 35 million have little chance of being implemented as tion, the laws are aimed at shielding women, more than half the population, can he is not expected to be able to blunt the women from being treated as “a mere be improved. conservative challenge for the presidency. thing” or “being a mere tool for work”. In the “The election is providing an opportuni- Meanwhile the only reformist candidate, lead-up to the election, a non-governmen- ty,” said activist Minoo Mortazi, who urges Mohammad Reza Aref, pulled out of the tal organisation, the Iranian Civil Society, women not to let emotions influence their race on Tuesday, under pressure from the called for the removal of “discriminatory voting decisions. “Even a candidate who is reformist camp who believe Rowhani policies” against women. The body says promising a better situation for housewives, stands a better chance of mounting a credi- “discrimination and gender segregation in by providing financial security merits a ble bid against the rival conservatives. Aref regulations, micro and macro political, eco- vote,” she said. “It will gradually build a plat- had urged Iranian women to cast their bal- nomic, social and educational plans” should form allowing women to reach higher.” lot, saying “without their participation no be lifted. Fereshteh Rouhafza, who is campaigning government could execute development Its call has gone unheeded however for conservative candidate Saeed Jalili, the plans,” according to his women affairs advi- and according to women’s right activists top nuclear negotiator, has called for sor Zohreh Alipour, speaking to AFP. Aref the situation has deteriorated since ‘housewife’ to become an officially accepted wanted to “revise the law to eliminate dis- Ahmadinejad took power in 2005. During job, and for the promotion of women as crimination against women,” Alipour said. his term, activists have been arrested, rights “mothers and wives”. “The ground is not Although better than those of many curtailed and a “morality police” unit TEHRAN: A female supporter of the Iranian presidential candidate formed, tasked with checking women in prepared for women to focus on having regional Arab countries, Iran’s laws since Hasan Rowhani, a former Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, chants slogans kids and raising them,” she said at a debate the Islamic revolution three decades ago the street to ensure their dress does not on the situation of women in the Islamic are criticised as unfair to women in mar- violate Islamic values. For some female vot- as she holds his poster during a street campaign on Tuesday. —AP republic. riage, divorce and inheritance. And ers however, the issue of women’s rights is Khamenei says big election turnout will frustrate foes Hardliners yet to unite behind single candidate DUBAI: Iran’s supreme leader urged voters to turn out in big the polls. Everyone should come to the polls,” Khamenei said. between bad and worse and may turn out anyway. “People numbers for a presidential election on Friday, saying such a With 678 people who registered as candidates barred from are not eager to go and vote themselves, but they are worried show of strength would frustrate Tehran’s enemies. Ayatollah standing in the election, the United States and the Israel - top about who will get elected,” said Zoha, a 28-year-old dental Ali Khamenei was speaking on the last day of a subdued cam- of Iran’s list of enemies - have both criticised the ballot as nei- student in Tehran. “I will vote for Rowhani. I will only vote paign that has not produced a leading candidate from three ther free nor fair. Voters now have six candidates remaining to because it might help prevent someone like Jalili getting main hardliners and one moderate. The winner will replace choose from - a slate dominated by conservatives who tout elected,” she said. “He is a hardliner who will only take away our Mahmoud Ahmadinejad but inherit an economy struggling their loyalty to Khamenei and offer little in the way of real freedom even more.” Following some reports of youths wear- with high unemployment and inflation, and buckling under policy differences. As there are no independent, reliable ing Rohani’s purple colours gathering in the streets, his cam- the weight of international sanctions imposed over Iran’s dis- opinion polls on voting intentions in Iran, it is hard to gauge paign appealed to his followers to respect the law. Riot police puted nuclear programme. who will win. cracked down hard on reformist supporters celebrating in the The new president will also have little leeway to change Reformist leaders said the last presidential election in 2009 streets believing their candidate had won the 2009 vote. major policies such as Iran’s enrichment of uranium for nuclear was rigged to return Ahmadinejad to office and many mainly Rowhani’s conservative opponents meanwhile appeared no fuel or its support for President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian middle-class, more liberal voters may fail to turn out this time closer yesterday to deciding on a unified candidate. Saeed civil war. Both are decided by Khamenei. “My insistence on the in the belief the same thing could happen. Iranian authorities Jalili, Iran’s nuclear negotiator has run a strong campaign, but presence of the majority of people in the elections is because say all polls are open and democratic. Moderates and has been heavily criticised, even by fellow hardliners, for his the strong presence of the Iranian nation will disappoint the reformists united on Tuesday behind centrist cleric Hassan intransigence in talks with world powers and failing to stop enemy, make it reduce pressures and follow another path,” Rowhani, hoping to attract the vote of Iranians hoping for the imposition of tough international sanctions. Jalili is alone Khamenei said in a speech yesterday, reported on his website. more freedoms and better relations with the West. A high among the candidates in defending Iran’s current robust, ideo- TEHRAN: Carrying an Iranian flag, female supporters of the Iranian presi- “It is possible that some people, for whatever reason, do not turnout could favour Rowhani, but the more liberal Iranians he logically driven foreign policy. “The smallest flexibility in dential candidate Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who is also Tehran’s mayor, want to support the Islamic Republic establishment but they is most likely to appeal to may be the ones most likely not to defending our country’s rights will lead to more pressure,” hold placards in his support Tuesday. —AP do want to support their country. They should also come to vote. However Iranians, analysts say, recognise the difference state television quoted Jalili as telling supporters. —Reuters Iran election offers choice, little change DUBAI: Tomorrow’s presidential election in Iran is unlikely absent. “There are no gatherings in the streets, candidates to bring significant change to the Islamic republic, whose cannot have public meetings in the city, only inside stadi- supreme leader has ensured hardline candidates dominate ums and universities, with many police around. Practically the field. But the sole moderate could yet upset the race. there are no election activities on the streets,” said a youth- World powers embroiled in talks with Iran over its disputed ful Tehran resident who told of a larger police presence in nuclear program are looking for signs of a recalibration of the city. “There’s no atmosphere like four years ago.” its negotiating position after eight years of inflexibility Iranians who yearn for real change in Iran, estimated by under firey populist President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. some analysts at up to two-thirds of the populace, have Iran’s uncompromising nuclear negotiator Saed Jalili is become disillusioned with politics since what they see as prominent among four hardliners competing for the post, the election fix of 2009 and may not turn out to vote. “I was while one of his predecessors, the more conciliatory in line for an hour to vote on election day (in 2009) .... but Hassan Rohani, has been endorsed by reformists after even before the voting had ended they said Ahmadinejad moderate former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was had won. I learned my lesson four years ago,” said Mona, barred. 31, an accountant. But others were hoping to prevent a While intensifying nuclear-related sanctions on Iran hardline victory. “I am not excited about voting at all. I have been a hot election topic, the other major global think I will vote issue, its backing of President Bashar Al-Assad and but not because I am hopeful or interested but because Lebanon’s Hezbollah in Syria’s civil war, has not been raised I worry that another hardliner might come to power,” said by the six candidates. Ahmadinejad, who gave repeated Hossein, a student of English literature in the central city of speeches seeming to call for the destruction of Israel, will Isfahan. A big turnout would likely help Rohani and the not be missed in the West, but expectations for a radical reformist cause, but would also boost the legitimacy of the change in direction are low. “It would be good not to have Islamic Republic’s mix of religious rule backed by popular someone like Ahmadinejad but it won’t make much differ- sovereignty. A Rohani win, if permitted by Iran’s electoral ence. We’re not waiting with bated breath for the new pres- authorities, would lead to more tension between the presi- ident because the supreme leader is running policy,” said a dent and supreme leader of the kind seen during the Western diplomat. Khatami years and during Ahmadinejad’s second term The president’s comparative lack of power within the from 2005 - the inherent strain between the Islamic and Iranian system does not make the election insignificant the republic halves of Iran’s system. “You simply cannot however. “The Iranian president ... will have a seat at the have a republic whose president and parliament is subordi- table when Iran’s major foreign policy and nuclear policies nated to the supreme leader,” said Milani. “What I believe are decided,” Mohsen Milani, an Iran expert at the has been happening in Iran over the last eight years is a University of South Florida told reporters. “Elections are not movement away from the Islamic Republic and towards free,” he said, “but they are extremely significant.” After pub- making an Islamic government.” licly backing Ahmadinejad when protesters disputed his What started as a broad coalition to overthrow the US- 2009 election, Khamenei fell out with him after he sought backed shah in 1979 has become ever narrower over time, to use public rallies to challenge the leader’s authority. analysts and diplomats say, making differences between Analysts say Khamenei wants a compliant president, but those contesting power slight. But they are magnified by above all, no repeat of the 2009 unrest. “There’s a certain the struggle for office. “All candidates have been very criti- paranoia on the regime’s part about the potential for more cal of Ahmadinejad’s economic performance. But a signifi- unrest and discontent pouring out into the streets. They cant difference has emerged over foreign policy and the really want to manage this election,” US-based Iranian jour- handling of nuclear negotiations,” said Shaul Bakhash of nalist Hooman Majd told reporters. “That is unusual and George Mason University in Virginia. “What we see emerg- different than in the past when elections have been much ing is a broad loose coalition of reformers ... against the rul- freer,” he said. ing conservatives,” he said. Authorities barred two prominent dissenting figures Although Khamenei says he backs no candidate, analysts from standing, leaving four “shades of grey” conservative say he is counting on one of three “Principlist” contenders - hardliners loyal to Khamenei alongside a former oil minis- who profess utmost loyalty to the theocratic system - taking ter who says he is neither conservative nor reformist, and office. Jalili is centre stage in the Principlists’ camp. He has moderate cleric Rowhani. Reformists, led by former presi- taken an uncompromising stance in several rounds of dent Mohammad Khatami who won election landslides in negotiations with world powers and is supported by Iran’s 1997 and 2001, endorsed Rohani this week, adding to pres- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Tehran Mayor sure on the hardliners to thin their field. Rafsanjani has also Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, also backed by the Guards and endorsed Rohani, who was his national security advisor respected by Tehran residents for his efficiency, is regarded when president. Rohani has openly criticised the pervasive as more moderate as is the third “Principlist” running, security and vowed to improve Iran’s relations with the Khamenei’s foreign affairs advisor Ali Akbar Velayati. outside world. Several members of Rohani’s team and sup- Velayati’s lack of power base would limit his ability to porters were arrested after calls for the release of political challenge the leader if he became president, but also prisoners were chanted at one of his election rallies. limits his appeal as it does for non Principlist ex-oil min- To avoid the embarrassment of the 2009 protests, Iran’s ister Mohammad Gharazi and Mohsen Rezaie, secretary electoral authorities have left little to chance to ensure the of the Expediency Council. The refusal of any of the ballot passes off quietly - from disqualifying high-profile three Principlists to quit the race may be an indication candidates, to tight controls on campaigning and TV that the leader has not yet given his backing to any one debates. Mirhossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karoubi, who as of them. “It’s very unpredictable right now,” said a reformist candidates led the “Green Movement” that dis- Western diplomat based in Tehran. “Ultimately, the puted the 2009 election result, are under house arrest and leader doesn’t want a strong president who thinks he the jubilant pre-election reformist rallies of that time are can act independently.” —Reuters THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Vigilantes target extremists in northeast Nigeria

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: Young men acknowledged many fighters likely fled our people, security operatives and armed with machetes and sticks have with heavy weaponry including anti-air- destroyed our economy,” vigilante Isa entered the streets of Nigeria’s biggest craft guns and still remain a major threat Musa said. “We are not afraid of them city in the northeast to target suspected to Africa’s most populous nation. because we are doing a just cause and Islamic extremists, even as soldiers con- The members of Civilian JTF have God is by our side.” Musa said the vigi- tinued an offensive against the radical now come under attack from extremists lantes didn’t fear the extremists, even fighters. The vigilante group, known as for pointing out suspects to soldiers. An though their fighters carry Kalashnikov “Civilian JTF,” a play off the acronym used AP reporter met a group of the young assault rifles and other sophisticated to describe the joint military and police men belonging to the vigilantes recently weaponry. “All we want is prayers from taskforce in the region, started taking up in the streets of Maiduguri, the capital of the people and their cooperation. We are arms after President Goodluck Jonathan Borno state and the spiritual home of working together with the JTF soldiers,” declared a state of emergency May 14 in the extremist network Boko Haram. The he said. “We want government to assist Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states - a ter- men ranged in age from 17 to 25 and us with more weapons like cutlasses, ritory of around 155,000 sq km of the carried machetes, iron bars and batons iron batons and axes.” Sahel bordering Cameroon, Chad and to protect themselves. The men said Last Friday, however, the Civilian JTF Niger. they formed their own patrols after members found themselves a target of a In a nationally televised speech, becoming tired of soldiers routinely suspected Boko Haram attack. Gunmen Jonathan admitted the nation had lost rounding up any young man found in a hid their assault rifles inside a coffin and control of some villages and towns to neighborhood after an extremist attack opened fire on them in Maiduguri. At extremist fighters already responsible for in the city. Soldiers in Nigeria’s military, least 13 people were killed in that attack, more than 1,600 killings since 2010 drawn from across the more than 250 witnesses said. It’s not clear whether alone, according to an AP count. In the ethnicities in the nation, can have diffi- these civilian groups receive either the MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: Vigilante youths pose for a photograph on Tuesday. — AP time since, the military claims it has culties speaking local languages and passive acceptance or the endorsement killed and arrested suspected extremists understanding customs in regions far of the military now securing Maiduguri, ment as security forces have shut down shot and killed for “trying to escape,” a as it now controls security for the region from their home. The young men said though it would appear likely as soldiers mobile phone networks in the northeast witness recently said. with expanded powers to arrest anyone their local knowledge helps the soldiers seem to allow their movement in a city as part of the offensive. An AP journalist saw the bodies of and occupy any building. However, mili- do their job better. filled with sandbagged roadblocks. Lt What is known is that suspects eight other suspected extremists dead in tary officials who spoke to journalists on “We are into this to salvage our peo- Col Sagir Musa, a military spokesman in recently pointed out by the vigilantes in a ditch after being pointed out last week a recent trip through the northeast ple from the Boko Haram who had killed the city, could not be reached for com- three cases ended up dead. Two were by vigilantes. — AP Thousands march calling for ‘divorce from Putin’ President slams foreign interference

MOSCOW: Thousands of Russian opposition activists marched through Moscow yesterday to denounce President Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian rule and call for the release of jailed anti-Kremlin protesters. Led by anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny, the protesters chanted “Divorce for Russia” and “Lyudmila without Putin. We should also divorce Putin,” in reference to Putin’s announcement last week that he and his wife Lyudmila of 30 years were divorcing. Others chimed in with slogans like “One, two, three, Putin leave!” and “Russia without Putin” as they marched through central Moscow carrying anti-Putin plac- QUNU, South Africa: A billboard with a poster of former South African President ards and flags of all hues. Nelson Mandela is seen at the Nelson Mandela museum near his home yester- The protest dubbed the “March Against day. — AP Butchers” was aimed at supporting twelve activists currently on trial for crowd violence at an opposi- tion rally last year as well as jailed activists. Some Mandela ‘responding 10,000 people participated in the march, accord- ing to AFP correspondents, while the organisers better’ to treatment put the turnout at 30,000. Police said that some 6,000 people had turned up for the march, adding nine people had been detained. At the height of JOHANNESBURG: Nelson Mandela is Mandela, who was sentenced to life in protests a year ago, over 100,000 people took to responding better to treatment, South prison for sabotage 49 years ago yesterday, the streets but the rallies have since died down. African President Jacob Zuma said yester- along with seven other anti-apartheid MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the founding congress of Navalny joined other prominent activists day as the frail anti-apartheid hero spent a fighters. “Because of their sacrifices and the a movement called the All-Russia Popular Front yesterday. — AFP including Mikhail Kasyanov, the former prime min- fifth day in hospital. Mandela’s family said foundation that was laid for a free and ister turned opposition leader, and poet Dmitry Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a former oil tycoon who Russian staff of the English-language state-funded they were “deeply touched” by the out- democratic South Africa, our country is a has been behind bars since 2003 after he fell foul television channel RT. “In my view, this is wrong pouring of support since the 94-year-old much better place to live in now than it Bykov, at the march amid a heavy police presence. Anastasia Yuriyeva, a 21-year-old student, said she of the Kremlin for his support of the opposition. because diplomatic services should be building was admitted to a private clinic in Pretoria was before 1994, even though we still have Others called on the authorities to free two mem- relations between states and not get involved in on Saturday with a recurring lung infection. so much work to do,” he said. joined the march to demand freedom for the twelve accused of violence at a rally on the eve of bers of the Pussy Riot punk rock band who are domestic affairs.” “I am happy to report that Madiba is One of Mandela’s co-accused, Andrew serving two-year sentences for an anti-Putin stunt Yesterday, Putin reiterated that he would not responding better to treatment from this Mlangeni, told AFP of Mandela’s resolve as Putin’s inauguration for a third term last May. “They are behind bars without any reason,” she in a church. The opposition has been struggling tolerate interference from abroad. “Only we will morning,” Zuma told parliament, using the they were sentenced. “On that day Mandela to sustain the momentum of the protest move- decide what we can do, what we are capable of Mandela’s clan name. “We are very happy accepted his fate and made it clear that he said. Yury Kosmynin, a manager, said he wanted ment in the face of a tough crackdown on dis- and what we should do,” he told thousands of with the progress that he is now making, was prepared to die.” Mandela instead senters unleashed after Putin returned for a third supporters at the founding congress of a move- spent 27 years in prison during white racist Russia to be a democratic country. “Putin should following a difficult last few days.” presidential term last May. The march, timed to ment called the All-Russia Popular Front. The His announcement was greeted with rule, walking free in 1990 before becoming have been fired a long time ago,” he said. “His coincide with the Day of Russia, a national holiday, coalition is being promoted as Putin’s new power loud cheers from lawmakers, who, like mil- South Africa’s first black president four place is in prison.” Navalny did not address sup- comes after Putin on Tuesday evening accused base as he seeks to distance himself from the lions of South Africans, have been on edge years later. A stream of family members porters and his spokeswoman said he needed to Washington of supporting the opposition against scandal-tainted United Russia ruling party. Critics over Mandela’s latest health scare. Until have visited Mandela at the Mediclinic leave for the central city of Kirov where he is him. “Our diplomatic services do not actively say the trials of the opposition activists are part now, the government had described his Heart Hospital, where only close relatives standing trial on charges of embezzling half a mil- cooperate with Occupy Wall Street, but your diplo- of an unprecedented clampdown which has also condition as “serious but stable”. Mandela’s are being allowed access.His current wife lion dollars in a timber deal. “Everything is okay matic service actively cooperates and directly sup- seen a string of tough laws fast-tracked through latest illness has led to a growing accept- Graca Machel has been at his bedside with me!” Navalny, who faces 10 years in prison, ports (Russian opposition),” Putin told Western and parliament over the past few months. — AFP ance that the Nobel peace laureate may be almost constantly since calling off a trip to told supporters. Some protesters held pictures of nearing the end of his life, but Zuma’s London last week to be with her ailing hus- announcement was greeted with relief in band. his home village of Qunu. “I’m happy” said His eldest daughter Zenani, who is 17-year-old Sibabalwe Mehlomane. “It’s South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina, good news.” was seen entering the heavily guarded clin- Tunisia jails topless protesters Members of his family, no strangers to ic yesterday. Zenani, as well as his two oth- internal feuding, have come together to be er daughters Makaziwe and Zindzi, and his TUNIS: Three European activists with radical said they had not made the trip to Tunis for yes- main courthouse in Tunis in support of Amina by his bedside in the Pretoria hospital. ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, have women’s protest group Femen were handed terday’s trial because they claimed the “rights of Sboui, a Tunisian activist with the same “sex- “Since Madiba was admitted to hospital, visited him daily as have some of his grand- four-month jail sentences by a Tunisian court the defence are not guaranteed”. “We are waiting tremist” group who had been arrested 10 days the family has been deeply touched by the children. Outside Mandela’s Johannesburg yesterday for staging a topless anti-Islamist for the clear and unconditional release of our earlier. Sboui had been arrested for painting the outpour(ing) of prayers and the over- home, a group of five-year-olds delivered demonstration last month, one of their lawyers three clients,” Patrick Klugman and Yvan Terel word “Femen” on a wall near a cemetery in city whelming messages of goodwill from all get-well cards for a man regarded as one of said. “The judge condemned the three Femen told AFP. They underlined that if the activists of Kairouan last month, in an act of protest South Africans and the international com- the greatest figures of the 20th century. activists to four months and one day in prison were not freed yesterday, they would come against a planned gathering of radical Salafists munity,” said his grandson and clan leader “We love you” read one of the cards. “Get for an attack on public morals and indecency,” “immediately to Tunis” to mobilise international in the historic Muslim city south of Tunis. The Mandla Mandela. Zuma paid tribute to well soon Madiba” read another. — AFP Souheib Bahri told AFP. support for the women, especially ahead of the Tunisian activist, who sparked a scandal in The judge opened the hearing by question- expected visit by French President Francois March by posting topless pictures of herself on ing the women, two French and one German, on Hollande in early July. Facebook, defying Arab-Muslim convention, the reasons and circumstances of their bare- The women were arrested on May 29 after faces possible charges of indecency and dese- Mali president to examine breasted protest on May 29, a first in the Arab staging a topless demonstration outside the crating a cemetery. — AFP world. “I came on May 28 to stage a political deal with rebels on vote demonstration and support Amina (Sboui, a detained Tunisian activist). We made our plan on BAMAKO: Mediators in the Mali conflict Drame, who is in Bamako, told AFP that the Internet and came from Paris,” said arrived in Bamako yetserday to seek the ongoing discussions “do not compro- Josephine Markmann, one of the three accused. President Dioncounda Traore’s approval mise either the negotiating process or “Baring our breasts is not intended to cause sex- of a deal with northern Tuareg rebels that the signing of the accord”, but he would ual excitement but is a form of activism,” said would pave the way for nationwide polls not venture a date for the signing. Marguerite Stern, one of the French women. The next month. Burkinabe Foreign Minister Rebels from the National Movement German activist said: “I relish every opportunity Djibril Bassole flew into Bamako at the for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and to express my political views.” head of a delegation to ask Traore “to lift a smaller group, who want autonomy for Lawyers for a number of Islamist associations, the final obstacles” to the deal, as the the northern Tuareg homeland they call demanding to take part in the trial as a civil par- United Nations said in Geneva the Azawad, said Tuesday they were pre- ty, condemned the Femen protest in the socially “human rights situation remains precari- pared to ink a document put forward by conservative country governed by an Islamist- ous” in the north. UN, African Union, EU regional mediator Burkina Faso. “We led coalition. “It is Islam that honours women and French diplomats accompanied won’t obstruct the process,” an official in and offers them freedom, not the act of undress- Bassole on the journey from the talks’ the Tuareg delegation told AFP. “When ing,” said Slah Khlifi, one of the Islamist group’s venue in Ouagadougou, capital of neigh- the time comes, we’ll sign no problem.” lawyers. Monaam Turki said their controversial bouring Burkina Faso, where a delega- Next month’s planned nationwide polls tion member said they would hold dis- are seen as a key step in Mali’s recovery act could be considered an attack on state secu- cussions with Traore “to remove the last from a crisis that saw Al Qaeda-linked rity “under article 71 of the penal code, which stumbling blocks”. groups take over the northern half of the carries a one-year prison sentence.” Another Tuareg rebels who control the key country for nine months on the back of a lawyer cited an Arab proverb, saying: “A free northeastern town of Kidal had been March 2012 coup. Former colonial power woman prefers to go hungry than to eat thanks reluctant to let government troops step France, which sent in troops in January to her breasts.” Three other members of Femen in to secure the town for a planned July this year to pin back Islamist militants staged a topless protest outside the Tunisian 28 presidential ballot, but said Tuesday threatening to advance on the capital, has embassy in Madrid yesterday to demand the they were prepared to sign a deal after a supported the interim administration’s release of their fellow activists. few amendments were made. A source July 28 election target. French Foreign The case is being closely watched by activists close to the government, which also Minister Laurent Fabius said yesterday on and politicians in Europe, with Femen having wants to fine-tune the deal, said it could France 2 television: “I saw the text yester- also held protests in support of their arrested be concluded yesterday evening today. day, it is a good text, and I hope if possible comrades outside the European Parliament in Mali’s government negotiator Tiebile it will be signed today.” — AFP Brussels, the German chancellor’s office and the TUNIS: Police stand guard close to the courthouse yesterday where three European women, Tunisian embassy in Paris. Their French lawyers supporters of the radical woman’s group Femen, are on trial. — AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Unusually massive line of storms aim at Midwest Risk of severe weather 45 times higher than normal day

WASHINGTON: A gigantic line of powerful thun- heightened risk of dangerous weather includes Derechoes, with winds of at least 58 mph, derstorms could affect one in five Americans yes- 64 million people in 10 states. “It’s a pretty high occur about once a year in the Midwest. Rarer terday as it rumbles from Iowa to Maryland pack- threat,” Bunting said, who also warned that the than tornadoes but with weaker winds, dere- ing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds. storms will produce large hail and dangerous choes produce damage over a much wider area. Meteorologist are warning that the continuous lightning. “We don’t want to scare people, but we Wednesday’s storm probably won’t be as power- line of storms may even spawn an unusual want them to be aware.” ful as 2012’s historic one, but it is expected to weather event called a derecho (duh-RAY’-choh), “Wednesday might be the worst severe cause widespread problems, Bunting said. which is a massive storm of strong straight-line weather outbreak for this part of the country for The storms are the type that will move so fast winds spanning at least 240 miles. Wednesday’s the year,” said Jeff Masters, meteorology director that “by the time you see the dark sky and distant storms are also likely to generate tornadoes and at Weather Underground. You can have torna- thunder you may have only minutes to get to cause power outages that will be followed by does and a derecho at the same time, but at any safe shelter,” Bunting said. The storms will start oppressive heat, said Bill Bunting, operations given place yetserday the straight-line winds are late morning or early afternoon in eastern Iowa, chief at the National Weather Service’s Storm probably more likely. Last year, a derecho caused hit Chicago by early afternoon and move east at Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. at least $1 billion in damage from Chicago to about 40 mph, Bunting said. If the storm remains The risk of severe weather in Chicago, Washington, killing 13 people and leaving more intact after crossing the Appalachian Mountains, WASHINGTON: In this file photo, Sen Lindsey Graham, R-SC (second from right) Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, is than 4 million people without power, according which would be rare for a derecho, it should hit speaks about immigration reform during a news conference on Capitol Hill in roughly 45 times higher than on a normal June to the weather service. Winds reached nearly 100 the Washington area by late afternoon or early Washington. — AP day, Bunting said. Detroit, Baltimore, Washington, mph in some places and in addition to the 13 evening, he said. For Washington, Philadelphia Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Louisville, Ky., have a people who died from downed trees, another 34 and parts of the Mid-Atlantic the big storm risk risk level 15 times more than normal. All told, the people died from the heat wave that followed in continues and even increases a bit Thursday, Attention turns to vote area the weather service considers to be under areas without power. according to the weather service. — AP counting on immigration WASHINGTON: Backers of far-reaching To that end, the bill’s four Democratic EU justice chief immigration legislation are turning their and four Republican authors were looking attention to courting support and counting for ways to accept Republican amend- votes after the Senate pushed the con- ments on border security and other issues seeks answers tentious bill over early procedural hurdles. that could win over additional supporters - Two votes to place the bill formally before without making the path to citizenship so on US spying the Senate and open for amendments each onerous that Democratic support is threat- drew more than 80 votes Tuesday, reflect- ened. BRUSSELS: The European Union’s chief justice official ing a bipartisan desire to debate the legis- “Just because the process has been to has written to the US attorney general demanding an lation to remake the nation’s immigration date so encouraging does not mean we explanation for the collection of foreign nationalsí laws and open the door to citizenship to can take anything for granted. So we wel- data following disclosures about the ‘PRISM’ spy pro- millions. come constructive input from our col- gramme. In a letter seen by Reuters, the European Despite the lopsided votes, Republicans leagues, we want to work with them,” said commissioner for justice and fundamental rights, served notice they will seek to toughen the Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, one of the Viviane Reding, said she had serious concerns about bill’s border security provisions and impose authors. “But the one thing none of us will the possibility that US authorities had accessed tougher terms on those seeking to gain do is condition the path to citizenship on European citizens’ data on a vast scale. legal status. “This bill has serious flaws,” said factors that may not ever happen in order US officials have confirmed the existence of a their party leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell of to appear tough.” secret programme to draw data from the Internet, Kentucky. At the White House, President Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a potential codenamed PRISM, which according to documents Barack Obama insisted the “moment is 2016 Republican presidential contender leaked to the Washington Post and Britainís Guardian now” to give the estimated 11 million and the author of the bill with the newspaper has given them access to data from firms NEW YORK: Lower Manhattan is visible from the Staten Island Ferry, in New York’s immigrants living in the United States ille- strongest ties to conservatives, said that such as Google, Facebook and Skype. Upper Bay, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. — AP gally a chance at citizenship and prodded about half the Senate’s Republicans might “I would request that you provide me with expla- Congress to send him a bill by fall. be prepared to back the measure - but only nations and clarifications on the PRISM programme, At its core, the bill sets out a 13-year with stronger border provisions. An early other US programmes involving data collection and Protecting NYC: Mayor’s journey to citizenship for the millions of skirmish took shape over a proposal by search, and laws under which such programmes may immigrants who arrived in the country ille- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. It would permit be authorised,” said the letter, sent to US Attorney plan, successor’s doubt gally through the end of 2011 or who over- the legalization process to begin but General Eric Holder. stayed their visas. The bill also requires a require several changes before anyone cur- Holder and Reding will meet in Dublin on Friday at tighter border to prevent future illegal rently in the country illegally could receive NEW YORK: A $20 billion plan to gird New considerably less and still get adequate a scheduled ministerial gathering. In the letter, York with levees, flood gates and other protection. “The $19.5 billion price tag is a immigration. Other key provisions would a green card that confers permanent legal Reding asks Holder to explain whether EU citizens create a new program for low-skilled work- residence. defenses is a bold stroke from a mayor who huge amount of money,” said the billionaire were targeted under PRISM, how broad US access to ers to enter the country and expand the Those changes include apprehension of saw the city through Superstorm Sandy candidate, whose businesses include oil, the data would have been and how EU companies number of visas for high-skilled workers at least 90 percent of those seeking to cross and has championed preparedness for real estate and grocery stores. Bloomberg and citizens can appeal against the monitoring of who are particularly in demand in technol- into the United States at every segment of global warming. But the future of Mayor said the city and federal money already their private correspondence. ogy firms. the southern border, implementation of a Michael Bloomberg’s sweeping proposals allocated for Sandy relief would provide will largely rest with his successor. The slate $10 billion for the project, and the city Supporters expressed confidence they biometric exit system at all airports and EU officials have for several years asked the United of projects Bloomberg outlined Tuesday believes it could get at least $5 billion more could muster the 60 votes needed for the seaports of entry and a nationwide E-Verify States to explain how laws such as the Patriot Act and marks one of the biggest, most ambitious from the federal government. Other bill to pass the Senate by July Fourth. system to check the legal status of prospec- the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendment Act plans ever for defending a major US city options include a small surcharge on Democrats control 54 Senate votes, and tive employees. Democratic supporters of affect EU citizens and companies. The European from the rising seas and severe weather homeowners’ insurance, around $1 a Republicans 46. But a number of oppo- the legislation have deemed Cornyn’s plan Parliament, in particular, has become vocal about lim- that climate change is expected to bring. month for a homeowner who pays a $1,000 nents said success was far from assured. a “poison pill,” designed to wreck the bill’s iting data sharing and protecting privacy. Recommendations range from installing premium a year, according to a 400-page And supporters are hoping for closer to 70 chances for passage instead of enhance Reding has said she has asked US authorities to removable flood walls in lower Manhattan city report on the plan. votes on final passage to show resounding them. But the Texan told reporters he had use an agreed legal channel called the Mutual Legal to restoring marshes in Jamaica Bay in Environmentalists, real estate interests momentum for the bill and pressure the some leverage to force changes, if nothing Assistance Agreement to access any data, a method Queens, and from flood-proofing homes to and local officials hailed the plan as far- Republican-led House to act. The safe mar- else. “I think if they had 60 votes to pass a that requires judicial approval. Since 2011 the EU has tried to negotiate a transatlantic data protection setting repair timeframe standards for reaching and comprehensive. “The mayor gin is considered to be 60 votes because bill out of the Senate, they probably would- phone and Internet service providers. has rightly decided to face the future,” agreement that would limit US access to European that is the number required to fend off a fil- n’t be talking to me. And they are,” Cornyn With less than seven months left in Natural Resources Defense Council data. — Reuters ibuster. said of majority Democrats. — AP office, Bloomberg said his administration Executive Director Peter Lehner wrote in a plans to start on projects such as fortifying blog post. The proposals would dwarf the beaches and to begin designing others and estimated $12 billion that the Army Corps lining up money, but he acknowledged of Engineers has spent so far to improve Santa Monica gunman was mentally evaluated much of the work would extend beyond his the New Orleans area’s floodwalls, gates term. “It’s up to you,” he told a crowd of offi- and levees since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. LOS ANGELES: A Santa Monica, California, gun- last reported run-in Zawahri had with police cials and others at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, In lower Manhattan, a removable system man who killed five people last week was hospi- until he died in a shootout with officers Friday. “to hold the next administration account- of posts and slats could be deployed to talized for psychiatric evaluation in 2006 after Santa Monica police Sgt. Richard Lewis said a able for getting it done.” form temporary flood walls rising from police found bomb-making materials at his pipe was found in the home, but declined to With that said, the ideas face an uncer- ground level along the waterfront. The home. Police searched the house where John provide more details because Zawahri was a tain political landscape amid the bevy of height would depend on the ground eleva- Zawahri lived with his father after the teen made juvenile at the time. candidates seeking Bloomberg’s job, tion and potential surge. The approach is repeated violent threats against students, teach- Zawahri wasn’t expelled, but he didn’t finish including at least one who suggests the used along some Midwestern rivers and in ers and campus security officers at Olympic High classes at Olympic High - a school for students proposals may be needlessly expensive. It the Netherlands, city officials said. School, retired police officer Cristina Coria, who who have academic or disciplinary issues. Lyon also remains to be seen what kind of sup- Projects also include a 15-to-20-foot lev- helped execute the search warrant, said Tuesday. said Zawahri attended the school for six months port - financial and otherwise - they might ee to guard part of Staten Island, building Coria said she didn’t know what was found at during 2006. get from the federal government and other dunes in the Rockaways, building barrier the house or the outcome of that mental evalua- Zawahri, 23, shot his father, Samir Zawahri, entities, not to mention from New Yorkers systems of levees and gates to bar one tion. Oscar de la Torre, a member of the Santa 55, and his brother Christopher Zawahri, 25, on themselves. creek from carrying floodwaters inland, and Monica-Malibu Unified school board told The Friday, leaving their home in flames before Several mayoral candidates praised the possibly creating a levee and a sizeable Associated Press that police had discovered shooting at strangers in cars and at Santa mayor for thinking big, and Democrat Sal new “Seaport City” development in lower bomb-making materials at the home. The school Monica College, in a 15-minute rampage that Albanese, Republican George McDonald Manhattan. Bloomberg acknowledged board was briefed by school administrators after occurred as students were taking final exams and GOP front-runner Joe Lhota said they some projects could block water views and police found Zawahri was learning to make and ended with John Zawahri fatally shot by were inclined to pursue its major projects. otherwise prove controversial. But “if we’re explosives by downloading instructions from officers in the college library. Democratic front-runner Christine Quinn, going to save lives and protect the lives of YouTube, de la Torre said. The victims included a campus groundskeep- who heads a City Council that is making its communities, we’re going to have to live “It was some type of devices or materials that er and his daughter, who was a student at the own proposals, called Bloomberg’s report with some of the new realities,” he said. would be able to make explosives, and the word college, and a woman collecting cans outside “a roadmap for future mayors.”Others After Sandy, at least some New Yorkers are ‘pipe bombs’ was what was referred to,” he said. the library. Graduation was held Tuesday at the raised some caveats. Democrat Bill de ready for it, Staten Island Borough “If it was guns and stuff like that it would have college where jittery students returned Monday. Blasio, the city’s elected public advocate, President James Molinaro said. been more serious, but because it was explo- Commencement ceremonies were punctuated praised the all-encompassing approach but “The constituents that I talk to would sives, it wasn’t deemed ‘Oh my God,’ just that this by a moment of silence as graduates and their said officials need to ensure the plan does take a 15-foot wall tomorrow,” he said. The guy had a fascination.” families, along with administrators and faculty, enough to help the poor and doesn’t rely plan doesn’t call for moving people out of Investigators are looking at Zawahri’s police stood and paused on the campus football field. too much on uncertain federal support. coastal communities. And it dismisses history, along with a stormy family life, to deter- “We have come together as a community to heal SANTA MONICA: Candle and flowers are And Republican John Catsimatidis, who building major sea barriers with gates and mine what led to the chaotic shooting Friday on and to pay homage to the victims,” said the placed at a makeshift memorial in Santa has questioned whether the effects of cli- levees, an idea some researchers and resi- a Southern California college campus. The school’s president, Chui L. Tsang, according to Monica College campus in Santa Monica, mate change are overstated, wondered in a dents have promoted but Bloomberg has encounter seven years ago appeared to be the City News Service. — AP Calif. — AP statement whether the city could spend long called impractical. — AP Grandma, 72, shoots at intruder, misses in Calif

STANTON: A 72-year-old Southern the man has come to the back porch and is ry charge and has a court date later this tion. Cooper said she is amazed by the row gap in the sliding door passed within California grandmother who shot at - and trying to get in the house through a sliding month. The Associated Press was unable to anger in her voice - and the curse word she inches of his left cheek. narrowly missed - a man trying to break into door. Through the vertical blinds, Cooper leave an after-hours message for his attor- let fly - after she fired the shot. “I am a “I don’t mean to shoot anybody,” said her home said Tuesday she was shocked at saw his silhouette just inches away through ney. Perez had a rap sheet that included oth- Christian woman and I’m very proud of it Cooper, a self-described tomboy who has the attention her action was getting but the glass as he began to slide open the door. er burglary and narcotics charges and was and I don’t curse, but after I shot, rage took also tried archery and knife-throwing and does not regret defending herself and her “I’m firing!” Cooper shouts to the dispatcher on parole and staying at a halfway house hold and I just blasted away,” she said. “And, has owned guns since her teens. “But what- husband, an 85-year-old World War II veter- as a loud band goes off. Cooper then curses not far from the Coopers’ address, in fact, afterwards my husband said, ‘I’ve ever’s necessary to literally stop them - he an who uses a wheelchair. at the suspect, shouting at him to “back up.” Amormino said. Cooper’s gun, which she never heard you talk like that!’” was not going to come into my home.” Her Jan Cooper, of Anaheim, fired one shot “You’d better get the police here. I don’t has owned for about 20 years, was legally The stunned intruder apologized to husband, Bob Cooper, chuckled when asked from her .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson know whether I hit him or not. I’m not sure. purchased and properly registered, he said. Cooper after she fired, she recalled, telling if his wife had learned her aggression from revolver around 12:30 am Sunday as a man He’s standing at my door, my back door. He’s “Even though that dog was barking, he her, “I’m sorry, ma’am. I’m leaving. Please him and his military service. attempted to break into her home. During a in my yard,” she said. The suspect, 31-year- still was desperate to get in. So who knows don’t shoot.” The grandmother of a 15-year- Cooper worked gathering intelligence in 911 call during the incident, Cooper can be old Brandon Alexander Perez, was not hit what may have happened if she didn’t fire old grandson said she doesn’t regret firing Italy and France in the buildup to D-Day and heard begging with the dispatcher to send and was arrested a short while later by that round,” Amormino said. On Tuesday, her weapon, although she has considered spent years going to the shooting range deputies and warns that she has a gun at responding deputies, who heard the gun- Cooper was soft-spoken and composed, how she would have reacted if she had hit with his wife after the war, he said. “I’m not the ready as her Rottweiler barks furiously in shot, said Jim Amormino, spokesman for the with her gray hair pulled back neatly in a or killed the man. Deputies have told her surprised at all, not one bit,” he said. “I know the background. Orange County Sheriff’s Department. hairband and her husband at her side dur- that, based on his height and the bullet her capabilities and what she can do if she Minutes later, a breathless Cooper says Perez has pleaded not guilty to a burgla- ing a news conference at a sheriff’s substa- hole, the shot that she fired through a nar- has to.” — AP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 INTERNATIONAL

Pakistan tries anew to end insurgency in Baluchistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has pledged to “We have to create an environment in textile industry in eastern Punjab ers Malik plans to approach for talks curb human rights violations by security rein in human rights abuses by security which we are in a position to invite province, and is home to a deepwater include Allah Nazar Baloch, the leader of forces. “I cannot do this alone,” Malik forces in the huge, resource-rich insurgents for negotiations,” Malik told port at Gwadar. But the chronic instabili- the Baluchistan Liberation Front, said. “We will all together, Nawaz Sharif province of Baluchistan as a first step Reuters in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. ty in the province, which has experi- Brahamdagh Bugti, the Swiss-based and I, tell the security establishment that towards starting talks to end a long-run- “Before I go to them, we have to take enced waves of revolt by Baluch nation- chief of the Baluch Republican Party, and these things have to end.” ning insurgency waged by guerrillas certain measures to prove that we want alists since being incorporated into Harbiyar Marri, an exiled nationalist who Hundreds of bodies bearing gunshot seeking an independent homeland. The change.” But many Baluch doubt he can Pakistan in 1948, has served as a stub- leads the Baluchistan Liberation Army. wounds have been found across the new chief minister of the province bor- deliver. A low turnout in many areas and born reminder of the broader fragility of But Malik is regarded as a traitor by province in recent years. The military dering Afghanistan and Iran urged secu- widespread allegations of irregularities the Pakistani state. many hardened separatists, who point denies committing abuses. Separatist rity forces, who deny wrongdoing, to in the province during Pakistan’s May 11 A 40-year veteran of Baluch politics out that he welcomed Imam Bheel, a fighters have also been accused of end a campaign of enforced disappear- general elections underscored the and an ex-senator, Malik is the first chief Baluch businessmen designated by the killing civilians and assassinating teach- ances to support his hopes of kindling depths of alienation from the state. minister to emerge from the province’s US government as a major heroin traf- ers. In a measure of the depths of the dialogue. The simmering conflicts between educated middle-class rather than the ficker, into his National Party at a public divisions, separatist insurgents have On Sunday, the day Abdul Malik took separatist fighters and security forces in ranks of tribal overlords the army has meeting in 2010. killed several senior members of Malik’s oath, five bullet-riddled bodies were Baluchistan receive scant attention even traditionally co-opted to maintain con- Most believe there is little chance of National Party and tried to kill him found in the province. The discoveries within Pakistan, but they have implica- trol. Malik pledged to introduce “confi- change in Baluchistan unless Prime twice during the muted election cam- were interpreted by many as a signal tions for the rest of Pakistan and the dence-building measures” during the Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has a long paigning in Baluchistan. “I may succeed, that security forces were intent on con- region. Endowed with rich but largely first 100 days of his government, includ- history of clashes with the powerful I may fail,” Malik said. “But this is the first tinuing what human rights groups have unexploited reserves of copper and ing persuading the military to return army, can become the first civilian leader time that Pakistan’s public at large is dubbed a systematic campaign of “kill- gold, Baluchistan also supplies much of missing persons believe to be held by to wrest control of Baluchistan policy thinking that, maybe, Baluchistan and-dump.” the natural gas feeding Pakistan’s lifeline security forces. The main separatist lead- from the security establishment and might just be fixed.” —Reuters Australian PM subject of ‘tacky’ sexist menu Gillard warns of ‘men in blue ties’ govt SYDNEY: A high-profile “men in blue ties” should Tony Australian political candidate Abbott win the September 14 apologised yesterday for a menu vote as opinion polls are predict- at one of his fundraisers featur- ing. “On that day, 14 September, ing a quail dish named after we are going to make a big deci- Prime Minister Julia Gillard which sion as a nation,” she told the had “small breasts” and “huge launch of Labor group “Women thighs”. Former government min- for Gillard”. “It’s a decision about ister Mal Brough, now an opposi- whether, once again, we will ban- tion Liberal National Party candi- ish women’s voice from the core date at national elections in of our political life. September, said it was devised “We don’t want to live in an by a non-party member who Australia where abortion again thought it would be becomes the political plaything “humourous”. Brough told the of men who think they know bet- Australian Broadcasting ter,” she added. The opposition Corporation he had not seen nor has called the comments a “crude approved the menu and was political ploy from a desperate “deeply apologetic”. PM leading a bitterly divided par- The menu for the event in ty” and demanded an apology. March offered a dish called “Julia But opposition leader Abbott, MUMBAI: Indian rescue officials and disaster management staff bring out a body Gillard Kentucky Fried Quail: and the Liberal National Party, from under the rubble and debris at the site of a building collapse. — AFP Small Breasts and Huge Thighs condemned the menu. “I think and A Big Red Box”. It emerged we should all be bigger and bet- on Twitter a day after Gillard, ter than that; whether it’s a tacky, Mumbai death toll rises to 10 whose comments on misogyny scatological menu out the front last year won her global acclaim, of a Liberal Party event, whether MUMBAI: The death toll from an apart- under the rubble. reignited the gender war with a it’s squalid jokes told at union ment block collapse in central Mumbai Police searched for survivors at the speech in which she said the conference dinners with minis- has risen to 10, police said yesterday, as site-located near a famous Muslim conservative opposition would ters present,” Abbott said. they ended nearly two days of search shrine-for nearly 30 hours after the inci- marginalise women if they won “Whatever it is, I think we should and rescue operations. A section of the dent, amid heavy monsoon rains. The the upcoming election. be better than that. I think we BALI: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks at a press confer- five-storey Altaf Manzil building col- accident came two months after a sev- Gillard, the nation’s first should be appealing to every ence following a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Bali lapsed late on Monday, followed by the en-storey building collapsed on female leader, warned that gov- Australian’s best self as we go bombings at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park in Jimbaran cave-in of another part of the structure. Mumbai’s outskirts, killing 74 people. ernment would be dominated by into this election.” —AFP located in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. —AFP “The number of dead from the acci- Two builders and seven others were dent is 10 and five were injured in the arrested in connection with that tragedy. collapse,” a police inspector in the The building collapses have highlighted Mumbai neighbourhood of Mahim, widespread shoddy construction stan- Sentence goes on for foreign detainees in Bagram where the collapse occurred, told AFP. dards in India, where huge demand for The inspector said rescue operations had housing and pervasive corruption often FAISALABAD: The US handed over control of accorded to a criminal suspect in an American Afghanistan it’s creating an even bigger question been called off as there was little possi- result in cost-cutting and a lack of safety Afghanistan’s Bagram jail to the Kabul government civilian court. The official declined to say whether of what are you going to do with these guys,” said bility of more people being trapped inspections. —AFP three months ago. But nothing has changed for the detainees have access to a lawyer, and Sarah Belal, a lawyer defending Bagram detainees dozens of foreign inmates still locked up inside acknowledged they will remain behind bars indef- she has never met. “the Afghan Guantanamo”. In what has been initely as long as US forces stay in Afghanistan. “There is a prison within a prison controlled by described as a “prison within a prison”, the US con- Washington is preparing to withdraw the bulk of the US forces because they are holding these 60 Aussie woman braves sharks tinues to operate within Bagram’s walls. After years its remaining 65,000 troops from Afghanistan by detainees, so this is what we mean by legal black of imprisonment, some 60 non-Afghan detainees- the end of next year, and Razzaq hopes this will hole: these people have no recourse to any courts to swim from Cuba to US mostly Pakistanis but also Saudis and Kuwaitis-are mean an end to his brother’s ordeal. or any rights.” In Bagram as in Guantanamo the US still denied face-to-face access to lawyers and have faces challenges deciding what to do with HAVANA: With favorable weather predict- jelly fish, a particularly venomous species not been charged with any crime. detainees it regards as dangerous who have been ed and a team of scientists on her side, that has stung other swimmers, are less The foreigners were exempted from the US held in some cases for years without trial-an issue Australian Chloe McCardel set out yester- numerous in the Straits this time of year. handover in March of more than 3,000 Bagram that has fuelled anti-American sentiment in the day to become the first person to make The moon is also in a new phase, mean- prisoners to Afghan authorities. Their situation has Muslim world. the 103-mile (166-km) swim between ing there is not much of it and therefore prompted comparisons with detainees at the US Washington has repatriated foreign terror sus- Cuba and the Florida Keys without a shark little moonlight, an abundance of which prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. In a miserable pects imprisoned for years without trial in Bagram, cage to protect her. The treacherous body attracts jellyfish to the surface, where the hamlet with the soulless name “Village 105”, lost in but each case is a bureaucratic maze. The Bagram the vast Punjab wheatfields outside the town of Review Board must give the initial approval, which of water known as the Florida Straits is the swimmers are. Like past swimmers, Faisalabad, Abdul Razzaq keeps treasured photos then goes to the Department of Defense in Holy Grail for marathon swimmers and has McCardel will be surrounded by an under- of his brother Amanatullah Ali. Washington for confirmation. been conquered only once, by Susie water electromagnetic field to keep sharks It has been nearly 10 years since they saw each The US government must be satisfied that the Maroney, also Australian, who used a pro- away. other. After the fall of Saddam Hussein, Ali went to receiving country will not torture the detainee and tective cage at age 22 during her 1997 Her support crew of 50 people includes Iraq-for pilgrimage, his brother says. But he and his that the possible threat he poses will be taken into swim that glided on ocean currents and a team of U.S.-based scientists, all experts friend Yunus Rahmatullah were arrested by British account. After that he must obtain an Afghan exit enabled her to make the journey in just 25 on the Gulf Stream, to monitor the current troops as suspected militants and handed over to visa. The process can drag on for years. hours. and its constant changes as it flows the Americans. Many fighters ended up being sent Rahmatullah got the thumbs up from the Bagram Since 2011, four unsuccessful, uncaged toward the Atlantic Ocean. They will cre- to Guantanamo. But because Ali and Rahmatullah board three years ago but is still in detention. swims have been attempted, three by ate computer models to help the crew of spoke Urdu and not Arabic, they were taken to Kamil Shah went through this tortuous process American Diana Nyad and one by the Sunluver, the 44-foot (13-meter) cata- Afghanistan where US forces had translators to to secure his freedom. He is now trying to rebuild Australian Penny Palfrey, and in all, 20 maran that will accompany McCardel, nav- interrogate them. his life in Kohistan, a mountainous region in north- people have tried and failed, McCardel igate around pitfalls that have doomed “His wife contacted us and said she had had no ern Pakistan. In 2004, aged 17, Shah said he said in a press conference on Tuesday at prior swims. news from him for six or seven months, then they crossed into Afghanistan to seek treatment for a the Hemingway Marina west of Havana. “We can foresee 10, 20, 30 kilometers searched for him but found no trace and we feared sick friend in Kandahar-the heartland of the She’ll take off from there yesterday morn- ahead if there’s anything we can avoid,” he had been kidnapped or killed,” Razzaq said. In Taliban movement. But on his way there he was ing. “It’s the hardest marathon swim in the McCardel said. “If we can slightly change 2005 the family received a letter, proof at last that FAISALABAD: This photograph shows arrested by the Americans. US forces did not entire world,” the blond, well-tanned 28- our course, we’re less likely to get picked he was still alive. Four years later Ali spoke to his Pakistan man, Abdul Razzaq holding the believe his story and he was thrown into Bagram year-old told reporters. up by an eddy of the Gulf Stream and family for the first time by phone. national identity card of his brother as a suspected Taliban or Al-Qaeda militant, where “This is like winning a World Cup in soc- pushed in the wrong direction.” She said “I asked him, ‘Do you have any problems in Amanatullah Ali, who has been detained for he met Amanatullah Ali. “Sometimes we were the last nine years in Bagram jail in cer or getting a world record and a gold she also wants to use the swim to raise jail?’” said Razzaq. “He replied, ‘Jail is in itself the thinking we would never get out of jail. I was think- Afghanistan in Faisalabad. — AFP medal at the Olympic Games, but it’s pos- money for cancer research and cancer problem’.” Now every few months Razzaq travels ing I do not exist, I am already dead,” Shah said. sibly harder because no one has been able victims - donations can be made on her the 450 kilometres (281 miles) from his village to Four years after his release Shah must still notify to do it,” said McCardel, who works as a website - and to encourage better rela- Islamabad where he can see and talk to his brother “I hope he will be released soon because the the police whenever he wants to leave his village. With no qualification and no job, he struggles by first aid trainer in Melbourne. McCardel tions between the United States and by Skype at the International Committee of the Americans are leaving this region. He has to be Red Cross offices. The line is cut by the Americans released now because the Americans are leaving,” and says he wishes he could clear his name. “When trains 50 weeks a year and has a record of Cuba, bitter ideological foes the past half when they move onto topics deemed too sensi- he said. But the release process is long and com- they told me they wanted to release me I told them accomplishment that includes two double century despite their geographical near- tive. plex. Britain’s Supreme Court has already ruled I am not going out till you write a letter saying crossings of the English Channel. ness. — Reuters A US defence official told AFP Washington con- that Rahmatullah’s transfer to Bagram and deten- Kamil is innocent,” Kamil Shah said.”The colonel She’ll use so-called English Channel sidered the detainees to be “enemy combatants” tion there are illegal but he is still inside. “With the told me ‘I am telling you that you are innocent but I marathon rules, meaning she can’t touch and they do not enjoy legal rights that would be drawdown happening and the US pulling out of cannot write you a letter’.” — AFP the boats that will accompany her during what she estimates will be a 60-hour jour- ney, hopefully ending on the shores of Key West, Florida. Her biggest challenges dur- Man arrested in Bali over ing the swim, apart from fatigue, will be the poisonous jelly fish that float through the straits, the sharks, the man o’wars, rape of Australian tourist waves and the powerful and unpre- dictable Gulf Stream, the mighty ocean DENPASAR: Indonesian police said yesterday next to Bali, attempted to flee but police shot hand over her wallet and open the safe in her current that flows west to east through they have arrested a man suspected of raping him in the leg and detained him, said room, according to police. When she opened the Florida Straits. an Australian holidaymaker during a robbery at Nainggolan. the safe and there was nothing inside, he raped She and her husband, Paul, did a thor- her family’s rented villa on the resort island of He is suspected of raping the 28-year-old her, they said. He is also accused of stealing ough study of past failed attempts to see Bali. The Indonesian suspect was detained at woman, from Perth in Western Australia, in three iPads, two mobile phones and 1.5 million what could be done differently. Based on HAVANA: Australian swimmer Chloe his rented room in the Balinese capital April after breaking into the villa in the popular rupiah ($154) from the house. The woman their findings, they turned to science to McCardel prepares before her departure Denpasar on Monday, said local police chief tourist area of Kuta where she was staying with needed hospital treatment after the attack but increase the chance of success. The swim from Marina Hemingway in Havana yes- Reinhard Habonaran Nainggolan. The 30-year- her family. The man is accused of threatening was discharged soon afterwards and returned is being attempted now because the box terday. — AFP old, originally from Lombok island which is the woman with a knife and demanding she with her family to Australia. — AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Fukushima plant closer to fuel-rod removal

OKUMA: More than two years after Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, where three The Fukushima plant has been hit Japan’s nuclear disaster, damaged vehi- reactors melted down after the March with a series of problems in recent cles, twisted metal and other debris 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami, spew- months, including a rat-induced black- remains strewn about the Fukushima ing radiation into the surrounding soil out, adding to concerns about TEPCO’s plant. Scores of black and gray pipes and and water and forcing about 160,000 ability to safely shut down the plant. hoses cover the ground in some places, people to evacuate. Viewed from a bus that took foreign part of the company’s makeshift system Concerns have focused on the fuel journalists - decked out in protective to pump water into the damaged reac- rods in the cooling pool of Unit 4 hazmat suits, masks and helmets - within tors to keep them from overheating. because the pool sits atop the damaged about 20 meters (60 feet) of the four Plant chief Takeshi Takahashi told jour- building and remains vulnerable to reactor buildings, the area closest to the nalists given a tour of the plant yesterday earthquakes. Currently, a jury-rigged sys- ocean still was cluttered with debris, that workers have cleaned up much of tem of pipes and hoses pumps water including an overturned car on top of a the debris in their work areas, but that into the fuel pool to keep it cool, as well smashed truck. the priorities are keeping the plant sta- as into the reactor cores and fuel pools All around the plant, there are ble and working toward shutting it down of nearby Units 1, 2 and 3. reminders of the tsunami. There’s a clear - a process that operator Tokyo Electric TEPCO built the 52-meter (170-foot) dividing line between short and tall veg- Power Co. estimates will take 40 years. tall structure next to and partially over etation on a hill, marking the height of “It’s a long road, but we will tackle the the remains of Unit 4, which suffered a the 15-meter (50-foot) tsunami that wal- decommissioning process by paying hydrogen explosion after the disaster, to loped the plant, knocking out power to special attention to safety,” he said. TEP- safely remove the 1,533 fuel rods. The vital cooling systems. An empty building CO showed off a massive, nearly com- rods will be transferred to a joint cooling with blown-out windows stands next to plete steel structure designed to help pool inside a nearby lower building. Unit 1, which also had a hydrogen explo- workers extract more than 1,500 fuel After that project is completed, TEPCO sion. rods from a damaged reactor building - will turn its attention to removing the Another major challenge facing TEP- OKUMA: A worker checks radiations on the window of a bus at the screening Unit 4 - at the center of international melted fuel from the reactors of Units 1, CO is storing water that becomes point of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant at Okuma. — AP concerns. 2 and 3. The company still isn’t sure radioactive as it is used to cool the reac- The potentially risky procedure, exactly where the fuel has fallen inside tors. TEPCO says about 300,000 tons of plans to build additional tanks to the contaminated water is ground water expected to begin in November and take the reactors because radiation levels water have been stored in about 1,000 increase water storage capacity to as that has poured into reactor basements. about a year, would be the first major remain dangerously high inside the tanks around the plant, and that the much as 800,000 tons by 2016. Some of The utility has drilled 12 holes nearby to step in the decommissioning of the buildings. amount will double within a few years. It Secret program leaker Snowden goes dark in HK Dad of Snowden’s girlfriend ‘shocked’

HONG KONG: The former CIA employee who cruel or humiliating treatment. tions, but said Tuesday he’s “still shocked” by the suddenly burst into headlines around the globe US authorities have yet to bring charges news about him. Jonathan Mills, speaking to by revealing himself as the source of top-secret against the 29-year-old Snowden or file an extra- reporters Tuesday evening outside his home in leaks about US surveillance programs has just as dition request with Hong Kong. Legal experts Laurel, Md, described 29-year-old Edward quickly gone to ground again. Two days after he say quirks in the Hong Kong legal system could Snowden as “very nice. Shy, and reserved.” “He’s checked out of a Hong Kong hotel where he told allow Snowden to draw that process out for always had strong convictions of right and the Guardian newspaper that he had “no inten- months or years through appeals. Snowden wrong, and it kind of makes sense. But still tion of hiding who I am because I know I have might also block extradition altogether by claim- shocked,” Mills said, describing his reaction to done nothing wrong,” Edward Snowden was ing he would be subject to the same harsh treat- the news about Snowden. nowhere to be found yesterday, despite being ment as WikiLeaks source Army Pfc. Bradley Mills also said his daughter, Lindsay, who has the central figure in the biggest news story in Manning, who was held alone for nine months been dating Snowden for four or five years, is the world. in a windowless cell 23 hours a day, sometimes holding on amid the national controversy. ANSEONG: In this picture, Park Seong-hyeok, 18, reads a book at his dormitory of the Snowden, in his Sunday interview with the with no clothing, drawing complaints from Jonathan Mills says he has texted his daughter, Hangyeore middle-high school in Anseong, south of Seoul, South Korea. — AP newspaper, had said he wanted to avoid the human rights groups and the United Nations’ but that he did not know where she was. Mills media spotlight, noting he didn’t want “the story chief torture investigator. also said he last saw his daughter two months to be about me. I want it to be about what the Snowden could still attempt to leave Hong ago, when she came to visit for a week. Crackdown fills N Korean U.S. government is doing.” With little new infor- Kong for another destination, possibly including She is doing “as well as could be expected, mation to report on Snowden or his where- nearby jurisdictions or countries that do not and that’s all I have to say,” Mills said. Snowden, a prisons with defectors abouts, Hong Kong’s notoriously boisterous have extradition treaties with the United States, 29-year-old former intelligence contractor, has newspapers, and others around the world, fixat- such as China. Snowden himself has given no identified himself as the person who leaked SEOUL: North Korea’s prison population northern city of Chongjin, where he was ed on his American girlfriend, a dancer who indication he is prepared to cooperate with any details of a secret National Security Agency sur- has swelled with those caught fleeing the packed in with other kids, some of them posted partially nude photographs on herself foreign intelligence service, including China’s. veillance program to two newspapers. country under a crackdown on defections homeless children rounded up off the online before she also apparently disappeared. Outside of Asia, Snowden might also consider Asked if he had a message for Snowden, by young leader Kim Jong Un, according to streets. They were blindfolded each day “Spy on the run: girlfriend ill at ease,” read one seeking asylum in countries like Iceland and Jonathan Mills said, “Just wish him good luck and defectors living in South Korea and and forced to clear land for agriculture, he Apple Daily headline above a picture of the 28- Russia. According to the Kommersant Daily he’s got my love.” Snowden attended middle and researchers who study Pyongyang’s notori- said. If they refused, they were beaten. “I year-old Lindsay Mills in a provocative pose tak- newspaper, Moscow has said it might provide elementary school in Crofton, Anne Arundel ous network of labor camps and detention couldn’t even tell whether I was alive,” Park en from her blog, which has since gone offline. asylum. County Public Schools spokesman Bob Mosier centers. Soon after he succeeded his father said. “We were provided five pieces of pota- Mills is not believed to be traveling with Meanwhile, the father of the girlfriend of confirmed Monday. He also attended three as North Korean leader, Kim is believed to to a day, each about the size of a fingernail. Snowden, who is thought to still be in Hong Edward Snowden described the leaker of nation- semesters at Arundel High School, which also is have tightened security on the country’s “ After a few months, he managed to Kong. Apple Daily quoted unidentified sources al secrets as a shy and reserved man with convic- in Gambrills. — Agencies borders and pressured Pyongyang’s neigh- escape after his uncle bribed the guards. with the Hong Kong immigration department as bor and main ally, China, to repatriate any- With the help of relatives, he made it to saying they had no record of Snowden leaving one caught on its side of the frontier. In South Korea, where he now attends a spe- the territory. A spokesman for the department, interviews with The Associated Press and cial school for North Korean defectors. But speaking on routine condition of anonymity, accounts collected by human rights he assumes his parents, who he has not said it could not confirm the paper’s information groups, North Koreans who have managed seen in 10 years, remain imprisoned in the because it did not comment on individual cases. to leave the country say those who are North. In the 18 months since Kim took Reporter Ewen MacAskill of Britain’s the caught are sent to brutal facilities where power, any hopes the 20-something ruler Guardian newspaper, who interviewed Snowden they now number in the thousands. would usher in a new era of human rights for exclusive stories about his revelations, wrote “They are tightening the noose,” said reforms have been squelched. Defectors late Tuesday that “it is thought” Snowden was Insung Kim, a researcher from the Database pose a particular threat to the Pyongyang now in a private home in Hong Kong, but Center for North Korean Human Rights regime, human rights groups say, because offered no details. Guardian journalist Glenn who gets to interview most defectors soon of the stories they tell the world about the Greenwald, who also interviewed Snowden in after their arrival in South Korea. “This is to plight of the North Korean people, and the Hong Kong, has given a series of interviews set an example to the North Korean peo- information and money they send back in. about the case, but refused to reveal any infor- ple.” The plight of those caught fleeing the North Korea considers those who leave the mation about Snowden’s location or his future North was highlighted last month when country to be guilty of treason and subject plans. nine young North Koreans were detained to up to five years of manual labor. In addi- Snowden arrived in Hong Kong from his in Laos, a key stop along a clandestine tion, the penal code states if the nature of escape route through Southeast Asia that the defection is “serious” taken by most home in Hawaii on May 20, just after taking had previously been thought safe. Instead, researchers to mean if the defector gets the leave from his National Security Agency con- the Lao government turned them over to help of South Korean or American Christian tracting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, which has Pyongyang. missionary groups as opposed to trying to since fired him. Questions remain about why While the high-profile nature of their reach China for work purposes - the defec- Snowden chose to go public in Hong Kong, a repatriation might offer them some protec- tor risks an additional charge of anti-state Chinese autonomous region that maintains a tion, human rights group fear for them. activities that could mean life in prison or Western-style legal system and freedom of “Forced repatriation from China is a path- even death. speech, although he said he considered the ter- way to pain, suffering, and violence,” North Koreans considered hostile to the ritory to be relatively free and open. Hong Kong according to “Hidden Gulags,” an exhaus- government can spend the rest of their has an extradition agreement with the United tive 2012 study on the prison camps by vet- lives, along with their families, in one of at States, but there are exceptions in cases of politi- NEW YORK: A supporter holds a sign at a small rally in support of National Security eran human rights researcher and author least five sprawling labor camps or colonies cal persecution or where there are concerns over Administration (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden in Manhattan’s Union Square. — AFP David Hawk. “Arbitrary detention, torture that encompass fields, factories, mines and and forced labor are inflicted upon many housing blocks. Modeled on the Soviet repatriated North Koreans.” Gulag system, the areas are chosen for their In 2003, Park Seong-hyeok, then 7, and natural barriers, such as mountains and his parents were arrested trying to reach rivers, their remoteness, and their access to Korean talks: A familiar vanishing trick Mongolia from China and sent back to natural resources like wood and coal, SEOUL: The abrupt cancellation of Ministry said. From an outside per- week. The proposal seemed to fol- South Korean President Park North Korea. He ended up at a prison in the according to human rights groups. — AP planned talks between North and spective, the North’s behaviour may low the traditional North Korean Geun-Hye, who took office in South Korea underlines the huge seem gratuitously churlish, but playbook-manufacture a crisis, February with a promise of greater challenges facing any “trust-build- some analysts say it reflects a deep- ratchet up tensions to dangerous engagement in Pyongyang, has ing” process on the divided penin- rooted insecurity that balks at offer- levels and then offer talks to extract since pushed a “trust-building” poli- Philippines vows to sula, 60 years after the Korean War. ing the merest hint of a concession. concessions. But it’s a worn strategy cy aimed at incremental improve- Right from the outset, the agree- “The weaker North Korea is, the that ignored a growing internation- ments in relations. As such, she had defend territory ment to hold what would have more afraid it is to be seen as weak,” al consensus, which has critically welcomed the prospect of talks as a been the first high-level dialogue said Andrei Lankov, a North Korea won the limited support of the useful first step, but the resulting MANILA: Philippine President Benigno ritorial row in the disputed Spratly islands. for six years had looked vulnerable- expert and professor at Kookmin North’s main ally China, to stop stalemate over the status of the Aquino III vowed yesterday his country will Last month, the Philippines protested the dogged by disagreement over the University in Seoul. “This makes it pandering to Pyongyang. chief delegates demonstrated that not back down from any challenge to its presence of a Chinese warship, two surveil- agenda and other issues. In the ultra-sensitive to issues of ritual and Recent US-South Korea and US- Seoul was also wary of early con- sovereignty and territory amid a sea dis- lance vessels and fishing boats off a shoal end, it was a matter of protocol-the protocol, especially when dealing China summits, and an upcoming cessions. pute with China. He said in a speech mark- occupied by Filipino troops in the Spratlys North felt insulted by the South’s with the wealthier South,” Lankov China-South Korea summit have The two Koreas have technically ing the 115th anniversary of the country’s in the latest territorial squabble between nomination of a vice minister as its said. The talks were to have focused fuelled the impression of a united remained at war for the past six independence from Spain that the the two Asian countries. Ayungin Shoal lies chief delegate-that smothered the on re-opening two suspended front forming against an increas- decades because the 1950-53 Philippines has not claimed territory that 196 kilometers (122 miles) from the south- initiative before it had even drawn commercial projects-the Kaesong ingly isolated North Korea. “With all Korean War concluded with an clearly belongs to another country but only western Philippine province of Palawan. It breath. joint industrial zone and South this summitry going on, I think armistice, which will enter its 60th asks that “our territory, rights and dignity is guarded by a Filipino marine unit based While little was expected of the Korea tours to the North’s Mount North Korea was looking to relieve year next month, rather than a be respected.” in a rusty warship that ran aground on a talks, they had been seen as a posi- Kumgang resort. the pressure a bit by demonstrating peace treaty. Lee Jung-Hoon, direc- “Aggression does not run in our veins, coral outcrop several years ago. The shoal is tive step forward, given that the “These were important hard cur- some willingness to talk,” said tor of the Centre for American but neither will we back down from any near Mischief Reef, which the Philippines two Koreas had spent most of rency earners for Pyongyang and Hahm Chaibong, president of the Studies at Seoul’s Yonsei University, challenge,” Aquino told government work- had claimed but was occupied by China in March and April on full military they wanted them back up and Asan Institute for Policy Studies in said the North’s proposal had large- ers, diplomats and supporters at a public 1995, sparking intense protests from alert, trading threats of nuclear war running,” said Lankov. “But however Seoul. “It could see the internation- ly been a “masquerade” from the square named after revolutionary leader Manila. Chinese maritime surveillance and counter-strikes. As of yesterday badly it needs the cash, the North al opinion building up against it, outset.”The basic idea was to break Andres Bonifacio, where he also led a flag- ships have also taken control of morning, however, the North leadership will never allow itself to and wanted to buy some time,” the momentum created by the raising ceremony. Aquino said in the next Scarborough Shoal, which Beijing calls wouldn’t even deign to pick up be seen as making a political con- Hahm told AFP. “I was a little sur- summits going on around them, five years, 75 billion pesos ($1.74 billion) Huangyan Island, and have roped off the when the South called on a newly- cession-even one that seems triv- prised by the abrupt cancellation, and try and make people believe will be spent to modernize the armed entrance to its vast fishing lagoon follow- restored inter-government hotline. ial,” he added. There had been sig- because I thought they might drag the North might be changing its forces. He did not mention China by name, ing a two-month standoff with Philippine “We made an opening call at nificant scepticism about it out a little longer, but then the ways,” Lee said. “I don’t think any- but the two countries have an ongoing ter- government ships last year. — AP 9:00am, but the North did not Pyongyang’s real intentions when it North doesn’t really do compro- one was really going to buy that,” answer,” the South’s Unification came up with its dialogue offer last mise,” he added. he added. — AP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 ANALYSIS

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Issues Syrian advance puts spotlight on arming rebels

By Cecile Feuillatre

he advance of Syria’s regime forces on rebel Tstrongholds has put the spotlight on whether the international community should arm the weakened rebels, with no clear decision in sight. There has been frantic contact between the United States, France, Britain, Turkey and Saudi Arabia fol- lowing the fall last week of the central rebel town of Qusair, an important town near the border with Lebanon, to government troops backed by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran. Syrian troops are now focusing their attention on the country’s second city Aleppo as they contin- ue to gain ground against the rebels, whose image has meanwhile been tarnished by reports of Al- Qaeda infiltration and the execution of a teenage boy for alleged blasphemy. France on Wednesday Divided EU in bind over ‘erring’ Orban urged the international community to help halt the advance by the regime’s forces, buoyed by the sup- By Robin Emmott Orban, who co-founded his Fidesz party a year cern is that this will lead to shopping around for “infringement procedures”, Brussels can punish port of its two Shiite allies. before the fall of Hungarian communism in 1989, the most sympathetic judge,” said the official, who countries breaking the rules but these are regarded “We must stop this progression before Aleppo. It urope is in a bind over what to do about has frequently been at odds with opponents at declined to be named because of the sensitive as ineffective because they provide for no sanc- Hungary and a feeling that the former Soviet home and with Brussels since he began his current nature of the issue. tions other than going to the European Court of is the next target of Hezbollah and of the Iranians,” E satellite is drifting back towards authoritari- term three years ago. “Orban is testing us,” said a Concerns also surround the general incorpora- Justice. Alternatively, the EU can invoke Article 7 of French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said. “We anism under Prime Minister Viktor Orban. In the senior EU official, who estimates the Commission tion of legislation into the constitution. This means its treaty to suspend a member’s voting rights but need to re-balance things because over the past next few weeks the European Union’s parliament has sent at least one formal letter of concern or that any future administration wishing to repeal it countries such as Germany, the main foreign few weeks the troops of (Syrian leader) Bashar Al- and executive are due to pass judgment on complaint a month to Budapest about Orban’s would also need a two thirds parliamentary majori- investor in Hungary, see this as too drastic. “We Assad and especially Hezbollah and the Iranians, changes to Hungary’s new constitution along with reforms since the 50-year-old lawyer began his sec- ty, something only one other government, a have the infringement procedures, and there is along with Russian arms, have gained considerable the Council of Europe, a broader body that pro- ond term. Socialist coalition, has achieved since the fall of Article 7 which is an atomic bomb. In between ground.” US Secretary of State John Kerry has put motes democracy and human rights on the conti- His unorthodox policies to cut debt and revive communism. Undaunted, the Orban administra- there is nothing,” said Viviane Reding, the EU’s jus- off a tour of the Middle East for talks on Syria and nent. European institutions have already made the economy, such as effectively nationalising pri- tion dismisses such fears. “The Hungarian tice commissioner. The European Parliament also was due to meet with his British counterpart clear they believe the constitutional amendments vate pension funds, have drawn fire, along with his Government is committed to the European norms has the power to activate Article 7, but it is also appointments of some political allies as policymak- and values and fully cooperates with the European divided on taking this step because Orban has the William Hague in Washington yesterday. France’s which Orban’s conservatives pushed through the Hungarian parliament in March are at odds with ers at the supposedly independent central bank. institutions in addressing any concerns raised,” a support of conservative members, who make up Fabius held telephone talks on Tuesday with Kerry, the EU’s democratic ideals and weaken judicial But the biggest dispute has erupted over the government spokeswoman said in response to the largest group in the 754-seat assembly. Hague and Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet independence. changes to the constitution, made possible Reuters questions. Invoking Article 7 is not easy. First EU countries, Davutoglu. He will meet the Saudi foreign minister Orban - nicknamed “Viktator” by opponents at because Fidesz won a two thirds “supermajority”. Watching Orban arrive at an EU summit last excluding the member state in the dock, must on Monday. home and compared with an old-style Latin The EU, United States and rights groups have month, no one would have guessed he stands agree unanimously that their peer has broken the But Fabius has not expanded on how Syrian American strongman by some European liberals - accused Orban of using these to limit the powers accused of dragging Hungary towards authoritari- union’s law. Then a majority of member govern- troops should be stopped. On Tuesday, France’s for- has challenged critics to present evidence that his of Hungary’s top court and undermine democracy. anism. With the cameras rolling, fellow EU leaders ments, representing at least 62 percent of the EU’s eign ministry warned that the nearly 27-month actions are anti-democratic. “Saying ‘we don’t like They followed steps in 2011 to change media laws greeted him with handshakes and smiles, even roughly 500 million inhabitants, must vote to sus- Syrian conflict, which is estimated to have killed at something’ is not concrete enough to react,” he said and the retirement ages of judges. sharing a joke or two. “We are not North Korea,” pend the offending country’s voting rights. The EU and its predecessors have only once imposed sanc- least 94,000 people, was at a “turning point”. “What in March. EU efforts to decide action on Hungary Orban denies the constitutional amendments said one Hungarian diplomat. Yet when Orban are likely to expose divisions in both the European are anti-democratic but proposed some legal returns for the next EU summit on June 27, his wel- tions on a member state in their 56-year history, should we do under these conditions to reinforce Parliament and the Commission, as well as high- changes last week to address Brussels’ concerns. come may not be so warm. Before then, the suspending contact with Austria in 2000 when the opposition armed forces? We have had these lighting the bloc’s limited power to deal with peers Saying he is “ready to discuss all points in a civilised European Commission, Parliament and 47-nation Joerg Haider’s far-right Freedom Party joined the discussions with our partners, with the Americans, judged to be straying from the democratic path. and fruitful way”, his government has proposed Council of Europe are all expected to condemn var- government. The sanctions were lifted after a few the Saudis, the Turks, many others,” said ministry Campaigners are pushing for action. “Without deleting two sensitive clauses involving the courts ious aspects of the constitutional amendments as months and Haider quit as party leader. spokesman Philippe Lalliot. “We cannot leave the sustained pressure from the EU and the Council of and tax payments. However, another restricting breaches of EU law, officials and diplomats say. In an attempt to find a middle way on Orban, opposition in the current state.” Europe, these constitutional and legislative the publication of political advertisements would The Council of Europe’s Venice Commission will Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Denmark US President Barack Obama has asked his changes will have long-lasting adverse effects on stay. Orban’s critics have attacked one of the claus- set the ball rolling tomorrow when it is due to issue proposed in March that Brussels be given new pow- national security team, which includes Kerry, to fundamental freedoms and human rights,” Human es which would have allowed the head of an office its legal opinion on the amendments in Hungary, ers to freeze funding to a member state that fails to “look at all options” to end the fighting, State Rights Watch said in a report on Hungary in May. At in charge of the judiciary to transfer cases from one which joined the EU in 2004. Separately, a civil lib- respect EU values. Other EU governments support the moment the EU has two tools to make member court to another. The government argues this erties committee of the European Parliament is the idea, modelled on a system already used for dis- Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, adding states such as Hungary play by the rules. One would spread the burden on an overloaded legal due to vote on a draft report criticising Orban on ciplining countries that break rules on issues rang- however there would be no American “boots on involves suspending Budapest’s voting rights in the system. The European Commission has expressed June 19, with a plenary vote to decide the full par- ing from fishing quotas to budget deficits, although the ground”. The European Union, under pressure 27-nation bloc, but this punishment is so powerful concern about the risk of “arbitrariness” when court liament’s position in July. The European they stress they are not singling out Budapest. “If we from London and Paris, last month failed to renew that many EU leaders and Orban’s fellow conserva- cases can be transferred. “Everyone has the right to Commission is also expected to pass judgment can take each other to task on fish and finances, an arms embargo on Syria, leaving individual mem- tives in the European Parliament are loath to use it. a pre-established and reviewable determination of soon. The problem is how to follow up condemna- surely in a community of values we can take each ber states free from August 1 to supply weapons to The other, by contrast, offers no sanctions beyond which judge will hear his or her case. This is essen- tion with action, as a failure to penalise Orban will other to task on fundamental principles,” said Dutch the opposition if they decide to do so. Fabius said resorting to court action that would be drawn out tial to prevent arbitrariness,” the Commission has make the European Commission and Parliament Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans. “We are not France had not yet decided what to do after the and with no certain conclusion. said. One EU official put it more bluntly. “Our con- look even weaker than they already do. Under its aiming at this or that country, but want to be able deadline. The Syrian opposition has been seeking anti-air- craft and anti-tank weapons. Western powers have Iran bazaar and clergy influence wanes thus far limited their supplies to non-lethal materiel, including communications equipment, night vision goggles and flak jackets. Only Qatar By Farhad Pouladi and authorities and clerics regularly exhort down to the clerics themselves. “The influence has are still prepared to do their religious duty. “The and Saudi Arabia have so far provided the rebels Iranians to snub satellite television stations, but to decreased and that is because some officials who clerics should change their approach to appeal with weapons. Nations backing the Syrian opposi- ran’s powerful bazaar merchants and Shiite cler- little avail. are clerics disregard their own preaching,” he said. more to the youths... but at the end of the day our gy spearheaded the 1979 Islamic revolution, Iran also has an Internet penetration rate of 61 “They are not pushing domestic television to youths are religious and listen to the clerics if there tion are due to meet Saturday with the military I but their role on the country’s political scene percent, and despite government monitoring, broadcast more Islamic programs... even they are is a call of duty,” the 50-year-old said. chief of the opposition forces, Salim Idriss, in Turkey has waned with developments in society and the social networks like Facebook, Twitter and not doing enough for the spread of Hijab.” Ali Vaez, the Brussels-based International Crisis for talks on the supply of arms. advent of new technology, analysts say. The mer- YouTube are popular. Seminarians in the Islamic Another cleric, who only gave his last name, Group’s senior analyst on Iran, agrred that two- There has also been concern that it will exacer- chants, or bazaaris, are viewed as a force for con- republic’s clerical nerve centre, Qom, acknowledge Akbari, went further; “some dishonest political cler- tiered influence has dwindled. “The bazaaris and bate the chaos if the arms fall into the wrong hands servatism in Iranian society and, in alliance with their “influence” has declined. But a 30-year-old ics’ behaviour has contributed to the decline of clerics have been significantly weakened over the as in Libya following the fall of veteran dictator the clergy, they have already played a key part in seminary school student who has studied in Qom their influence.” But Ebrahim Saadian, who has past 20 years. “New networks, which are mostly Muammar Gaddafi. The United States and Russia Iran’s history. The two groups were crucial in told AFP on condition of anonymity that this was been preaching for 24 years, said Iranian youths affiliated with the military and state institutions, orchestrating successful protests against a British have replaced them and are now vying for the are trying to organise a peace conference bringing monopoly tobacco concession in 1891-92. scarce resources of wealth and power,” said Vaez. together Assad’s regime and the rebels in Geneva. The alliance also took part in Iran’s Many national projects, such as the construction of Amid wrangling between opposition leaders and a Constitutional Revolution of 1905-11, forcing the dams, piers, oil and gas pipelines and even fierce debate over who should attend, the date for ruling Qajar dynasty to form a rudimentary parlia- imports and exports have been carried out by the talks initially slated for May has now slipped ment. More recently, the bazaaris contributed to Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards, according to the back to July at the earliest. —AFP the collapse of the regime of Mohammad Reza media and experts. Pahlavi during the 1979 Islamic revolution, when Hirad Hatami, a conservative columnist on eco- they went on long strikes. But analysts believe nomic issues said he believes the influence of the their “influence” has waned, but not disappeared, bazaaris has shifted from political to guild issues. All articles appearing on these with advent of modern technology and the evolu- “When it comes to issues related to their guild, the tion of society since 1979. Mohammad Saleh bazaaris are effective,” he said. This influence was pages are the personal opinion of Sedghian, head of the Arabic Centre for Iranian evident in 2008 and 2010, when shopkeepers in the writers. Kuwait Times takes no Studies in Tehran, told AFP that the two groups still Iran’s traditional bazaars and Tehran’s grand bazaar responsibility for views expressed have a say in the country’s politics. went on strike for days to protest against the intro- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- “The bazaar and the clergy are still influential in duction of value added tax amid mounting price post-revolution Iranian society, but not in the pressures. Javad, a tea seller in the grand bazaar, ers to voice their opinions. Please same way,” said Sedghian. “Society has evolved in a blames new ways of shopping, in particular west- send submissions via email to: opin- way that has decreased their direct influence.” ern influences, for the merchants’ decline in influ- [email protected] or via snail Sedghian said factors such as the rise of social net- ence. “We have seen our customers decreasing as works, satellite television and mobile technology new shops and Western-style chain supermarkets mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. have helped bring this about. Although satellite increased in different part of Tehran,” he said. “If we The editor reserves the right to edit receivers are officially banned in Iran, the dishes close our shop here, not many people will be any submission as necessary. have mushroomed on rooftops across the country. Pilgrims walk across the courtyard of the Massoumeh holy shrine in the religious affected,” Javad mused. “So maybe our importance The police occasionally crack down on the dishes, Shiite city of Qom, some 130 km south of the capital, on June 9, 2013. —AFP has decreased.” —AFP NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

A giant chrome brushed aluminium skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) dinosaur, made by French sculptor and painter Philippe Pasqua, stands at the pier of riverboat company Bateaux-Mouches yesterday in Paris, with the Eiffel tower in the background. — AFP Economic, social pressures behind expat crackdown KUWAIT: The narrow, cracked streets of the dis- Rashidi has called for the flow of foreigners com- against foreign workers is not purely economic; trict of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, down the road from ing to Kuwait to be reduced by 100,000 every they have been blamed in some local media for Kuwait’s main airport, would normally be year for the next decade, mainly by cutting aggravating social problems. “Kuwait’s interest bustling with Indian and Bangladeshi workers by down on unskilled workers entering the country calls for washing our hands of the excessive Gulf Shiites fearing late morning, just before the summer sun and targeting people who are working illegally. number of expatriates,” an article in the Al-Watan becomes unbearable. But since Kuwaiti police Her ministry’s proposal is still in the planning newspaper said in April. “Cutting the number of sectarian rhetoric launched a series of raids about two months stages but it has coincided with separate steps immigrants could help any country as it helps ago, saying they were tracking down illegal taken by other government bodies towards for- reduce traffic congestion, high consumption of DUBAI: Shiites in the Gulf, alarmed by the join the struggle. While Sunni volunteers have labourers, the streets are almost empty and eigners. water and electricity, crimes and violations of shrill sectarian rhetoric of some Sunni clerics swelled rebel ranks, the rebels report that many small businesses have closed their doors, Kuwait has deported around 3,000 Indians law.” after Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia entered large numbers of Shiite fighters are now cross- residents say. In the last few months, authorities since the latest campaign started, quoting the In another controversial move, the govern- Syria’s civil war, fear they will be blamed and ing into Syria from Iraq, another Gulf state have deported thousands of mainly low-paid Indian ambassador. The Indian embassy told ment is studying a proposal to reserve morning may be victimised for the bloodshed. “Hate with its own deepening sectarian divide, to Asian workers from the state for working with- Reuters the figure was “approximate”. Other hours for Kuwaitis only at public health clinics. language is on the rise, in the press, on social help Assad, whose forces are massing for an out the correct visa or residency papers or for nationalities have also been affected. “The police The plan would not affect the private hospitals media and even at lectures in mosques. offensive on the northern city of Aleppo. repeat traffic offences, according to local media caught so many people. They came at any time, frequented by wealthier expatriates. After Shiites in general are being blamed for what’s Some Sunni clerics have extended their and residents. A government minister has called morning, afternoon, night,” said Rashed, a 36- Kuwait’s main civil rights group said the plan happening in Syria,” said Waleed Sulais, a verbal assault to local Shiites, who are a for a reduction in the number of “excess” foreign year-old Bangladeshi barber in Jleeb. Before the was discriminatory, the Ministry of Health said in researcher at the Saudi Adalah Centre for minority group in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait workers in Kuwait. raids, he usually had around 20 customers by a statement: “The proposal is intended to ease Human Rights. Emotions over the Syrian con- but a majority in Bahrain, branding them tools The country relies heavily on foreign workers late morning, but that morning there had been the overcrowding at clinics that continues to flict have been stoked by gory online videos of non-Arab Iran. “Everything that happens in to perform low-paying and strenuous jobs in none, he said, declining to give his full name for increase for regular check-ups.” It stressed the depicting atrocities in stark language that Syria or Lebanon has an impact everywhere in sectors such as construction and services; for- fear of getting in trouble with authorities. He new policy would not include emergency care. plays on the Sunni affiliation of most of the the region,” said Jihan Kazerooni, vice presi- eigners make up about 69 percent of Kuwait’s said he had not experienced such a strict police Shamlan Al-Issa, an associate professor at rebels and on President Bashar Al-Assad’s dent of the Bahrain Rehabilitation and Anti- 3.8 million population. Pressure to limit their crackdown since he came to Kuwait 11 years Kuwait University, said it was not right that for- Alawite family, an offshoot of Shiism. Violence Organisation (BRAVO). “As a Bahraini numbers has been growing among some ago. eigners could be deported for repeat traffic vio- Respected Muslim religious figures have woman, I am afraid of a sectarian war.” Kuwaitis who argue that too many workers are a Contacted by Reuters, the Interior Ministry lations, while the worst that a Kuwaiti might face now lent a measure of authority to inflamma- Mutual suspicion has fuelled a historic rift burden on the state. They say that instead of did not give figures for the number of people would be suspension of his driving licence, an tory online sectarian material, casting the con- in Islam that began after the death of the bringing in foreigners, Kuwait should be trying deported for traffic offences or incorrect paper- impounded car or a fine. His comments, printed flict as part of a wider Sunni-Shiite struggle. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 632 AD. harder to cut unemployment among its own work, but it said laws were applied fairly. “It is the in Al-Watan, provoked a public reaction which The influential Sunni cleric Youssef Al- Shiites, followers of the Prophet’s son-in-law nationals, which analysts estimate above 3.0 per- right of any state...to take appropriate legal was “not that pleasant”, he said. “There is a popu- Qaradawi urged Sunnis to join a jihad (holy Ali and his descendants, complain of system- cent. action to ensure stability and security of the lar hatred towards foreigners because we war) in Syria, and his Qatar-based atic discrimination and neglect of their com- If this pressure continues to grow, it could country,” it said in a statement. It added, “The (Kuwaitis) are only 30 percent” of the popula- International Association of Muslim Scholars munities. “In times of high tension, like the have a major effect on Kuwait’s economy, limit- Interior Ministry denies the charge that it is tar- tion.” has called for a “day of rage” over the conflict times we are going through now, these unfor- ing its access to low-cost labour, while reducing geting expatriates.” Ghanem Al-Najjar, a professor of political sci- next Friday. In Egypt, the most populous Arab tunate sectarian issues rise up to the surface,” flows of money to countries which supply for- Diplomats from the Indian and Bangladeshi ence at Kuwait University who has campaigned state, a senior preacher from the ruling said Alanoud Alsharekh, a senior fellow at the eign workers such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan embassies have appealed for an amnesty period for migrant workers in the past, said the govern- Muslim Brotherhood, Salah Sultan, called the International Institute for Strategic Studies. and the Philippines. “Kuwait is keen to regulate before workers are deported, similar to one ment should target businessmen and agencies Shiite Hezbollah (party of God) movement Minorities close ranks against perceived the labour market because of the imbalance in granted by Saudi Arabia. “We conveyed our con- who brought in thousands of labourers for proj- “the party of Satan” in a nationally televised external threats. Videos posted on the Internet the demographics,” Social Affairs and Labour cern that our legal people should not be deport- ects and then dismissed some of them, forcing sermon last Friday. from the battlefront in Syria have served to Minister Thekra Al-Rashidi told Reuters, saying ed, and the deported people should take their them to look for work elsewhere. “There are peo- Such talk has aggravated a geopolitical polarise Gulf Arabs, whose Shiite communities the number of foreigners in Kuwait had salaries and dues from their sponsors,” said Ali ple bringing them in, the residency traders - split between countries allied to Shiite power increasingly complain they are seen as Iranian increased 12.4 percent between 2008 and 2012. Reza, First Secretary at the Embassy of these are the people who are not touched. That Iran and those aligned with Gulf Sunni states, agents. Shiites point to the recent digging up “We have respect for all the expatriates who Bangladesh in Kuwait. Hundreds of Indians held is a major cause of the problem,” he said. a divide that has turned into an all-out proxy by rebels near Damascus of the grave of a sev- have participated in the labour market and con- a rare public gathering outside their embassy Abdullah, a 35-year-old taxi driver from war in Syria. “There is a very raw sectarian enth-century figure revered by Shiites, and the tributed to the development of Kuwait,” she said, last week to demand information about people Pakistan, said he had stopped driving his car into nerve that is being twitched and stroked in filmed cutting out of the heart of a Syrian gov- but added that there was an excess of unskilled who had been detained or deported. Jleeb because he feared getting stopped, even the Gulf Cooperation Council countries right ernment soldier by a rebel fighter as examples “marginal” workers who were not contributing Critics of the policy say steep cuts in the for- though he always carried the correct papers. now,” Sheikh Mohammad Al-Mubarak Al- of what could happen to them if hardline to the economy in a positive way. eign workforce are not economically feasible, Some labour agencies in Kuwait have duped for- Sabah, Kuwaiti Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Islamists take charge. For their part, Sunnis say Kuwait’s effort to limit expatriate workers is especially since more labourers will be needed eigners by charging them hundreds of dollars told Reuters. “It’s very flammable, very sensi- Assad’s forces have committed countless mas- mirrored in several other Gulf countries, which to implement a KD 30 billion ($108 billion) for processing a work permit and then not giv- tive... Unfortunately Syria has become the new sacres in their struggle to shield the president want to curb large foreign populations to development plan which includes building a ing them a position, forcing them to turn to ille- battleground for a very ancient tug of war.” from being overthrown. “What is dangerous address demands for jobs among their own citi- new airport terminal, an oil refinery and hospi- gal jobs, he said. Foreigners helped to rebuild Gulf Arab states have been among the about this issue is that while the media may zens. Saudi Arabia has deported tens of thou- tals. Some companies prefer to employ foreign- Kuwait after the 1990 Iraqi invasion but now feel rebels’ main supporters while Iran has backed target Hezbollah, all the Shiites are implicated sands of illegal foreign workers this year; in ers rather than Kuwaitis who, they say, often unwelcome even if they are there legally, he Assad with arms and cash, and encouraged in this,” Sulais said. “Everybody is regarded as a February, Oman’s government said it would seek higher pay and cannot be as easily dis- added. “They just used us and now they want to fighters from its Lebanese ally Hezbollah to Hezbollah supporter.” — Reuters impose a cap on the number of foreigners. missed under labour laws. But the backlash throw us away.” — Reuters Premier visits Iraq in sign of warming ties Electricity, sweet simplicity Continued from Page 1 Iraq and Kuwait, a close US ally in the oil-rich Gulf, have Continued from Page 1 air-conditioning to the maximum. We are also one of the been making progress in mending ties frayed by then-Iraqi countries with the highest consumption per capita. And The leaders hailed the latest set of talks - one of several dictator Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of his southern Mentioning them reminds me of the situation with what a long summer, of course, we have ahead of us. high-level meetings between the countries in recent years neighbor, setting off the first Gulf War. Officials on both water and electricity in Kuwait. Can they tell us that elec- The word scheduled scares me because the insuffi- - as the start of a new chapter in their relationship. “We got sides expressed concern about the civil war ravaging Syria, tricity is sweet simplicity here too? Every year as the cient water and electricity supply starts gradually in the rid of a heavy burden and turned the page from the past where largely Sunni rebels are battling forces loyal to the summer approaches, we start getting jittery over possi- peak of the summer. Sometime in February, the parlia- toward broader relations in all fields,” Sheikh Jaber said in a Iran-backed regime of President Bashar Al-Assad. The fight ble water and electricity cuts. The music has already ment questioned the construction of a power and water statement issued by Maliki’s office. is drawing in foreign militants from Iraq and other coun- started by electricity outages in some areas in Kuwait. plant in Al-Zour, which when and if completed is expect- In a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart tries on both sides of the conflict. Parts of Abbasiya went dark last week. The explanation ed to provide 1,500 megawatts of electricity and over Hoshyar Zebari, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- In response to questions about the civil war in Syria, of the authorities was that it was not a scheduled power 100 million gallons of potable water daily. Khaled Al-Sabah said that Kuwait has reached agreements Zebari repeated Baghdad’s stance that it does not condone with Iraq on their outstanding issues to pave the way for the movement of any militants to Syria. He sought to make blackout. So, are we safe for this summer and the holy month of ending Iraq’s Chapter VII status. “An agreement on the clear that Iraq - officially neutral in the conflict - was not The current availability of electricity and water is not Ramadan which is in July this year? Are we going to have maintenance of border markers has been inked during for- choosing sides. “We have contacts with both the regime enough. The demand - especially in the hot summer a smooth summer with enough water and electricity, eign minister Zebari’s recent visit to Kuwait,” Sheikh Sabah and the opposition,” he said. “The fighters’ travels are hap- months - outstrips the supply when everybody increases inshallah? said, adding that “representatives of the two countries will pening without the knowledge of the government.” meet UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to hand him a There are signs that the aftereffects of Iraq’s 1990 inva- copy of the agreement to be deposited at the UN.” sion are receding. Relations took a step forward last year The Kuwaiti diplomat also noted that Kuwait has agreed when HH the Amir traveled to Baghdad to attend an Arab Co-ops boycott Iran on moving a number of the files from the Chapter VII to League summit. He was the only leader from the Sunni- Chapter VI of the UN Charter. “We have agreed on moving dominated Arab Gulf states - wary of Shiite powerhouse Continued from Page 1 Nasrallah. Sunni Muslims, who form more than 70 per- the Kuwait POWs, missing persons and confiscated govern- Iran - to attend the meeting. Kuwait and Iraq last year cent of the 1.2 million Kuwaitis, have been angered by ment archives from Chapter VII to Chapter VI and apprised reached a deal to settle a Saddam-era legal dispute that yesterday saying they have taken Iranian products the Syrian government onslaught on fellow Sunni the UN Secretary General on that agreement also.” Sheikh had long dogged Iraq’s national airline and was a major off their shelves in protest at Tehran’s backing of rebels and the support Assad has received from Iran Sabah affirmed that Iraq has fulfilled its commitments sticking point between the countries. Kuwait’s parliament President Bashar Al-Assad. Cooperative societies control and Hezbollah. under the UN Chapter VII. earlier this year approved the accord, under which a majority of the retail consumer market in Kuwait. One Sunni clerics have launched fund-raising campaigns Zebari hailed both countries’ agreement to fold the old Baghdad will pay $500 million in compensation to Kuwait’s of the announcements said that the next step in the on the Internet and through mosques to aid the Syrian chapter of their relations and to open up a new one based national carrier for damages caused during the Iraqi occu- campaign would be to dismiss Iranian labourers work- people as well as the rebellion. Around a dozen well- on mutual respect and cooperation. “We have reached pation. ing at the societies and cancel their residency permits. known Kuwaiti Sunni clerics have launched an online impressive results today,” Zebari said at the press confer- The disagreement centered on Kuwait’s accusations Around 50,000 Iranians work in Kuwait, mostly in low- campaign to raise funds enough to arm 12,000 fighters ence, adding that Iraq and Kuwait’s permanent UN dele- that Saddam’s regime stole 10 airplanes and millions of paid jobs. Iranian exports to Kuwait are not huge and and send them to Syria. Each fighter is estimated to gates will meet Ban to brief him on the outcome of the dollars’ worth of equipment and spare parts during the mainly comprise fish and food products. cost $2,500. The Gulf Cooperation Council states said talks. Zebari, however, underlined that the only commit- invasion. Kuwait earlier demanded $1.2 billion in repara- Meanwhile, dozens of Islamist activists demonstrated on Monday they will take measures against members ment which has not yet been completed is that of the war tions, but Iraq’s postwar leaders resisted. In February, an outside the Lebanese embassy late Tuesday in protest of Hezbollah. The measures will affect their “residency compensations. “Iraq still owes Kuwait $11 billion, and, if Iraqi Airways flight landed in Kuwait for the first time since at the military intervention of Shiite Hezbollah fighters permits, and financial and commercial transactions,” Iraq decides to pay the remaining amount in one batch, it Saddam’s invasion. Officials hope the ceremonial flight will on the side of Syrian regime forces against rebels. said a GCC statement, citing a ministerial council deci- will immediately find a complete exit out of Chapter VII.” lead to closer commercial ties. — Agencies Protesters burned posters of Hezbollah chief Hassan sion. — AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 SPORTS

Lions call up Twelvetrees Australia coach sorry Froome eyes Tour success after sexist comment LONDON: England centre Billy Twelvetrees has been called into the British and LONDON: Briton Chris Froome made clear yesterday that he has no inten- Irish Lions squad in Australia, the Lions said on their website tion of ever again playing second fiddle to compatriot and Sky team mate (www.lionsrugby.com) yesterday. Twelvetrees, who scored a try in England’s 32-3 MELBOURNE: Australia coach Holger Osieck apologised yesterday after Bradley Wiggins on the Tour de France. saying “women should shut up in public” following the Socceroos’ World win over Argentina in the first test on Saturday, will provide cover for the injury-hit The 28-year-old, winner of the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday, told Cup qualifying victory over Jordan in Melbourne. the Times newspaper that he wanted to be in a position to win the Tour for Lions. Ireland winger Simon Zebo was also called into the Lions squad over the Osieck made the comment prior to starting his post-match news con- years to come. “I’ve got my goals and personally where I want my career to weekend following an injury to winger Tommy Bowe. Centre Manu Tuilagi and fly- ference after the 4-0 win on Tuesday, with the German adding “I’m going halves Jonny Sexton and Owen Farrell are all carrying minor to be the darling of all Australian wives” after discovering the cameras go is to target the Tour, not just this year but for the next six or seven years, injuries. “The nature of a Lions tour means that there will were already rolling. On Wednesday, aware of the furore his remarks had and each time to line up at the Tour ready to try and con- inevitably be knocks which take time to recover from,” caused, Osieck apologised before departing for Sydney where Australia tend for the yellow jersey,” he said. coach Warren Gatland said in a statement. play their final qualifier at home to Iraq on Tuesday. “I am driven by that goal, not from a fame point of “The whole squad have worked hard but a lot of “I got information it created waves. That was not the intent. To every- view,” added the rider, who finished last year’s Tour as the backs have doubled up over the last two games, one offended, I sincerely apologise,” the German was quoted as saying by runner-up to Wiggins. either starting or from the bench. Billy played well in SBS. “It was off the record and... a complete misunderstanding... it was This year’s race starts on June 29 with Froome the the first Test for England and he provides that versatility more meant as a joke. There was no seriousness in it. official Sky team leader and one of the favourites in the to cover a variety of positions.” England coach Stuart “We shouldn’t take any remark (like this) literally.” Osieck was told Lancaster said he was delighted for Twelvetrees to where to sit for the news conference by an official leading to the former absence of four-times Olympic champion Wiggins, who get this opportunity. “He’s played well for Canada coach to say “you push me around like my wife.” Osieck, 64, then has been ruled out by injury and illness. Froome has been England this year, underlined that form with offered a phrase in Latin which he translated as “women should shut up in on top form this year, also winning the Tour of Oman, the his display against Argentina at the weekend public” which drew groans from journalists. “I say it to my wife at home, it’s Criterium International and Tour of Romandie and goes with our full support and blessing,” a private one,” the German added, before the official attempted to start before Sunday’s success in France’s third biggest Lancaster said.—Reuters the news conference.—Reuters stage race.—Reuters Blue Jays beat White Sox

CHICAGO: Jose Bautista hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning and Rajai Davis scored on a wild pitch in the 10th to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox at a dimmed US Cellular Field on Tuesday night. Chien-Ming Wang made his first start of the season after signing with the injury-riddled Blue Jays, lasting 7 1-3 innings while giving up five runs and 10 hits. During the 10th, there was a brief delay after a handful of bulbs in the light standards above the infield at U.S. Cellular Field went out as Ramon Troncoso (0-1) prepared to throw his 2-1 pitch to Adam Lind. Following the delay, Davis scored on Troncoso’s wild pitch. Brett Cecil (2-0) went 1 2-3 innings for the win and Casey Janssen pitched a scoreless 10th for his 13th save in 14 tries.

TIGERS 3, ROYALS 2 In Kansas City, Max Scherzer won his ninth straight decision, and the Tigers beat Kansas City to snap the Royals’ six-game winning streak. Scherzer became the first Tigers starter to begin the season 9-0 since Vern Kennedy in CHICAGO: Maicer Izturis No. 3 of the Toronto Blue Jays is safe at home as Tyler Flowers No. 21 of 1938 by pitching seven sharp innings. He limit- the Chicago White Sox drops the ball during the tenth inning. —AFP ed the Royals to three hits and two runs, while Roberto Hernandez (4-6) allowed three runs Coco Crisp led off the game for Oakland with striking out six and walking two. Aaron Crow (2- and seven hits over seven-plus innings. a homer off CC Sabathia (6-5) before Norris and 2), who was a college teammate of Scherzer’s at Lester (6-3) had his winless streak reach five Colon (8-2) took over to lead the A’s to their Missouri, took the loss after pitching out of a starts, including three losses, since beating the eighth win in 11 games. bases loaded jam in the seventh. Rays on May 15. The left-hander gave up seven Sabathia allowed six runs and eight hits in six Crow hit Miguel Cabrera with a pitch to start runs, eight hits and seven walks in 4 2-3 innings. innings in his homecoming start in front of the eighth. Cabrera advanced to third on Prince LOS ANGELES: Second baseman Nick Punto No. 7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws many fans that came from his hometown of Fielder’s single to right on a full count and to first to complete a double play after forcing out Jason Kubel No. 13 of the Arizona MARINERS 4, ASTROS 0 nearby Vallejo to watch him pitch. scored on Victor Martinez’s sacrifice fly to left. Diamondbacks in the seventh inning. —AFP In Seattle, Aaron Harang pitched a two-hit- The A’s did get some bad news when star That was the first run allowed by the Kansas City ter for his second shoutout of the season, lead- outfielder Yoenis Cespedes had to leave the bullpen in 21 innings. ing the Mariners to a victory over the Astros. game after the second inning with tightness in Harang (3-6) struck out a season-high 10, the his left hamstring. He is day to day. Cespedes Dodgers rally for win INDIANS 5, RANGERS 2 12th time in his career he had 10 Ks with no appeared to hurt himself running out a ground- In Arlington, Corey Kluber allowed one run walks. It was his 15th career complete game and out in the first inning. LOS ANGELES: In a game highlighted by a wall in left-center. It was his fourth home over eight innings and the Indians beat the eighth shutout. He also beat San Diego 9-0 on heated brawl in the seventh inning that run this year. He was activated from the DL Rangers to snap an eight-game losing streak. May 27. Harang allowed a two-out infield single INTERLEAGUE GAME involved both players and coaches, Tim on Monday. Chad Qualls (2-0) pitched a The Indians also ended a 12-game road losing to deep short by J.D. Martinez in the second TWINS 3, PHILLIES 2 Federowicz hit a go-ahead three-run dou- perfect eighth and Steve Cishek a scoreless streak. Mark Reynolds had RBI single in the inning. He then retired 16 of the next 17 batters. In Minneapolis, Justin Morneau hit the go- ble in the eighth inning to help the Los ninth for his seventh save. Derek Dietrich fourth off Derek Holland (5-3) that put The only Astros batter to reach during that span ahead single in the eighth inning to cap a three- Angeles Dodgers rally for 5-3 victory over had a two-run homer for Miami, which has Cleveland ahead to stay. Drew Stubbs added a was Brandon Barnes on a sixth-inning error. hit night and carry the Twins to a win over the the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday won three of four. two-run single in the fifth and scored on a sin- Martinez also had the other hit, an inning-open- Phillies. Jamey Carroll - who had two hits and night. The Brewers took a 4-3 lead in the sev- gle by Nick Swisher, who had only two hits his ing single to left in the seventh. He never snapped a 0-for-24 slump - drew a walk to start Arizona starter Ian Kennedy, manager enth when Yuniesky Betancourt tripled in a previous 28 at-bats. advanced past first. Raul Ibanez hit his team- the eighth off reliever Mike Adams (1-4) and Kirk Gibson and coach Turner Ward, along run to tie it before scoring the go-ahead Kluber (4-4) went to Coppell High School, leading 13th home run - his second in an many ended up on third after a Joe Mauer single and with Dodgers star rookie Yasiel Puig and run on pinch-hitter Scooter Gennett’s sui- which is less than 25 miles from Rangers nights - in the sixth inning. a fielder’s choice. hitting coach Mark McGwire were ejected cide squeeze. Ballpark. The right-hander struck out three with Josh Willingham fouled out before Morneau after the prolonged bench-clearing scuffle. three walks and benefited from three double ATHLETICS 6, YANKEES 4 lined a single up the middle off Antonio Kennedy hit Los Angeles starter Zack REDS 12, CUBS 2 plays. Lefty Holland, who pitched a season-low In Oakland, Derek Norris homered and drove Bastardo to give Minnesota the lead. Greinke with a pitch, a retaliation throw In Chicago, Xavier Paul hit a three-run 4 1-3 innings, was 4-0 with a 2.40 ERA in his pre- in four runs and Bartolo Colon pitched six score- Philadelphia tied it at 2 in the eighth when that triggered the fracas that nearly spilled home run, Joey Votto added a two-run shot vious seven starts. into the stands. and the Reds roughed up Matt Garza and less innings to lead the Athletics to a victory Ryan Howard’s single off reliever Brian Duensing over the Yankees. (1-1) scored Kevin Frandsen.—AP An inning earlier, Greinke hit the Cubs. ORIOLES 3, ANGELS 2 Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero in Tony Cingrani (3-0), filling in for the In Baltimore, Miguel Gonzalez allowed one the back and both teams came charging injured Johnny Cueto, pitched seven strong run over eight innings and Nick Markakis hit a onto the field but it broke up quickly with innings as Cincinnati extended its fran- tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh MLB results/standings no punches thrown. That was payback for chise-best winning streak at Wrigley Field inning as the Orioles beat the Angels. Kennedy hitting Puig. The ball deflected off to 11 games. Cingrani, from Chicago’s Light-hitting Ryan Flaherty contributed two his shoulder and struck Puig on the nose. South Suburbs, allowed two runs and four Baltimore 3, LA Angels 2; Pittsburgh 8, San Francisco 2; St. Louis 9, NY Mets 2;Miami 5, Milwaukee 4; Tampa well-timed hits for the Orioles, whose third Bay 8, Boston 3; Cleveland 5, Texas 2; Cincinnati 12, Chicago Cubs 2; Toronto 7, Chicago White Sox 5 (10 hits, while striking out five and allowing straight victory put them a season-high nine PIRATES 8, Giants 2 one walk. innings); Detroit 3, Kansas City 2; Minnesota 3, Philadelphia 2; Colorado 8, Washington 3; Oakland 6, NY games over .500 (37-28). The Angels lost their Yankees 4; Seattle 4, Houston 0; LA Dodgers 5, Arizona 3; San Diego 3, Atlanta 2. In Pittsburgh, Gerrit Cole took a shutout Zack Cozart also added a three-run shot fourth in a row despite a home run by Mike into the seventh inning of his major league in the eighth and Todd Frazier hit a solo Trout that traveled an estimated 448 feet. American League National League Eastern Division Eastern Division debut and hit a two-run single in his first home run in the second inning for the Angels center fielder Peter Bourjos made the at-bat, leading the Pirates to a victory over Reds. Garza (1-1) was tagged for a career- W L PCT GB Atlanta 39 26 .600 - defensive play of the night, robbing J.J. Hardy of Boston 40 26 .606 - Washington 31 32 .492 7 the Giants in front of a festive crowd. The high nine runs and nine hits in five-plus a two-run homer in the first inning. innings. He was lifted in the sixth after NY Yankees 37 27 .578 2 Philadelphia 31 34 .477 8 top pick in the 2011 draft, Cole allowed two After retreating toward the warning track, Baltimore 37 28 .569 2.5 runs and seven hits in 6 1-3 innings after allowing six runs without retiring a batter. NY Mets 23 36 .390 13 Bourjos pressed his body against the wall with a Tampa Bay 35 29 .547 4 Miami 19 45 .297 19.5 being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis perfectly timed leap, stuck his glove well over Toronto 28 36 .438 11 earlier in the day. He began his highly tout- ROCKIES 8, NATIONALS 3 Central Division the 7-foot barrier and caught the ball. Central Division St. Louis 42 22 .656 - ed career with a three-pitch strikeout - all In Denver, Jhoulys Chacin won for the Detroit 36 27 .571 - Cincinnati 39 26 .600 3.5 first time since April, Tyler Colvin homered Cleveland 31 33 .484 5.5 96-mph fastballs - of Gregor Blanco and RAYS 8, RED SOX 3 Pittsburgh 38 26 .594 4 Kansas City 29 33 .468 6.5 struck out two overall. He did not walk a twice and drove in four runs, and the In St. Petersburg, Matt Joyce hit one of three Milwaukee 26 38 .406 16 batter. Pedro Alvarez went 3 for 3 with a Rockies beat the Nationals. Carlos Gonzalez Minnesota 28 33 .459 7 homers off Jon Lester to help the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 28 35 .444 8 Chicago Cubs 25 37 .403 16 home run to back Cole. Starling Marte also also hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in AL East-leading Red Sox. Western Division Colorado’s five-run fifth inning. Western Division homered and Andrew McCutchen and Joyce, one day after being hit by a pitch that Texas 38 26 .594 - Arizona 36 29 .554 - Russell Martin had two hits each. Chacin (4-3) allowed two runs on seven sparked a bench-clearing scrum, put the Rays Oakland 39 27 .591 - Colorado 35 30 .538 1 hits in five innings to end a string of four up 7-3 on a two-run shot in the fifth that ended Seattle 29 37 .439 10 San Francisco 33 30 .524 2 CARDINALS 9, METS 2 straight no decisions and three consecutive Lester’s night. LA Angels 27 38 .415 11.5 San Diego 31 34 .477 5 In New York, Michael Wacha recovered losses since his last win on April 19, when Desmond Jennings homered twice, while Houston 22 44 .333 17 LA Dodgers 28 36 .438 7.5 from a wild start to earn his first major he pitched into the seventh inning to beat Evan Longoria also went deep for the Rays. league win and Allen Craig hit a three-run the Arizona Diamondbacks only to be homer for the Cardinals in a victory over forced out of that game by lower back the staggering Mets. tightness. He spent a couple weeks on the Matt Holliday had three hits and the NL disabled list recuperating. Trailing 2-0, the Central leaders took full advantage of a cru- Rockies got to Dan Haren (4-8) in the fifth, Italian brings high-tech cial error by new Mets first baseman Daniel sending 10 men to the plate. Murphy, who was shifted over from second after slumping Ike Davis got demoted to PADRES 3, BRAVES 2 brains to America’s Cup the minors Sunday. In San Diego, Andrew Cashner outdu- David Freese extended his career-high eled Tim Hudson, Chase Headley homered SAN FRANCISCO: Gilberto Nobili is an IT guy, but “We’re still testing stuff, deciding which is the which of three teams challenge previous winner hitting streak to 20 games, longest in the and the Padres beat the Braves for the sec- he doesn’t sit in an office like other information faster board and the faster sail. As sailors, we go by Oracle, backed by software billionaire Larry Ellison. National League this season, and Wacha ond straight game. technology workers. His workspace skims across feeling but we also need numbers. The final call Final matches are in September. even knocked in a run with a groundout for Cashner (5-3) pitched a career high San Francisco Bay at 50 miles per hour. about what is fastest comes from the numbers,” Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill depends on real- his first RBI. eight innings, allowing two runs on six hits, The Java developer and Oracle Team USA crew said Nobili, who put his engineering studies on time information from Nobili and others to opti- Omar Quintanilla homered for the Mets, striking out five and walking one. At one member is using personal electronics like smart- hold 13 years ago for a chance to sail professional- mize the performance of the boats, referred to as who gave up seven unearned runs and lost point Cashner retired 10 straight batters phones and tablets to give his side a high-tech ly. After Swedish challenger Artemis Racing suf- AC72s, which many experts believe are too hard to for the seventh time in eight games. after giving up one run and three hits in edge in the upcoming America’s Cup regatta fered a fatal accident in May when its catamaran maneuver in San Francisco Bay’s heavy winds and the first inning. between the most advanced sailboats ever built. broke apart and flipped, a top priority for Cup par- rip currents. MARLINS 5, BREWERS 4 Joe Thatcher struck out Freddie The tech-savvy 6-foot 3 inch Italian is one of ticipants has been to strike the best balance Since the Oracle team won the 2010 Cup in In Miami, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first Freeman and Brian McCann to start the Oracle’s muscular grinders. A grinder uses brute between speed and stability. Onboard electronics Valencia, Spain, it got to call most of the shots for homer since coming off the disabled list, a ninth and Luke Gregerson came on to strength and athletic conditioning to crank handles play a key part. this year’s regatta, like its location in San Francisco two-run drive with two outs in the eighth strike out Dan Uggla for his third save in furiously on winches that precisely control the tall Advances in technology, including computa- Bay. inning that lifted the Marlins to a victory five opportunities. “wing” sails and other adjustable parts of these tional fluid dynamics and the ability to process Oracle also created the basic specifications for over the Brewers. Hudson (4-6) pitched 7 1-3 innings for complex 72-foot catamarans. growing amounts of data, have given boat design- the AC72s being used in the regatta. Teams do With Juan Pierre on first, Stanton con- the Braves, allowing three runs on five hits. The boats are designed to lift out of the water at ers advantages they could have only dreamed of in have leeway to use their own technology to cus- nected on the first pitch from Jim The Padres have won five of seven, while high speed and hydrofoil on the dagger boards, past America’s Cups. tomize the boats, estimated to cost about $8 mil- Henderson (2-2), sending a drive over the the Braves have lost four of six.—AP which are raised and lowered from each hull. Races are set to start in early July to choose lion each.—Reuters THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 SPORTS

Rask, Crawford take center stage in Stanley Cup

CHICAGO: For all the talk about the to the patience and steady approach of got him in a trade for goalie Andrew Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference then went 19-5 with a career-best 1.94 Conn Smythe award, Tuukka Rask just the Bruins and Blackhawks, and it’s no Raycroft a year later. finals, allowing just two goals and GAA this year. wants to win after he played a support- coincidence that each team is seeking General manager Peter Chiarelli, recording a .985 save percentage in a “He’s had a lot to overcome,” said ing role when Tim Thomas led the to become the first franchise with two who officially took over the team a cou- sweep. defenseman Brent Seabrook, who was Boston Bruins to the Stanley Cup two Stanley Cups in the salary cap era. ple weeks after the Rask deal, said it’s The impressive performance includ- selected by Chicago in the first round of years ago. After a slow and steady climb, Rask his understanding that the Bruins ed 53 saves in Game 3, giving Patrice that same 2003 draft. “Whether it’s Same for Corey Crawford, who was and Crawford have been the best goal- decided they wanted Rask instead of Bergeron enough time to net the win- been fighting for position, fighting for watching from the stands when the tenders in the league during this year’s center Jiri Tlusty in the deal. “There was ning goal in the second overtime of a 2- jobs, we brought some guys in, I think Chicago Blackhawks won the title in playoffs. Crawford leads the NHL with a a lot of discussion at both ends about 1 victory. he’s kept his composure. I think he’s Philadelphia in 2010. Sure, it’s nice to 1.74 goals-against average, just ahead it,” Chiarelli said. “It was decided that it “He’s been arguably our best player worked real hard.” win a championship. It’s a lot sweeter of Rask (1.75 GAA). “A lot of people had would be Rask from Boston’s end. I this far,” Boston forward Milan Lucic said With Crawford in goal, the when you’re on the ice at the very end. questions on Corey. He’s really been think they tried to come back and after the Bruins arrived in Chicago on Blackhawks lost in the first round of the “Once you’ve seen it, and not being progressing every year,” said maybe flip that, consider the other guy, Tuesday, “and I hope he can keep it up.” playoffs in each of the previous two on the ice, I think everybody would like Blackhawks general manager Stan who is a good player in Carolina now. Antti Niemi, another Finnish goalie seasons. Surrounded by the core of the to have that chance someday,” Rask Bowman, one of Crawford’s biggest Eventually they said no and the deal who is good friends with Rask, was in Stanley Cup-winning team, the 28-year- said. “For me, it came pretty early after supporters over the years. was done.” net when the Blackhawks won the title old Crawford still had to learn about our win and I’m just trying to make the “He’s a guy we’ve had in our organi- It certainly worked out for the in 2010. But he signed with San Jose in playing in the postseason. He’s come a most out of it and enjoy myself.” zation since we drafted him. We’ve tak- Bruins. Rask took over after Thomas the ensuing offseason while Chicago long way. Rask and Crawford will be in the en our time allowing him to improve decided to take a year off. Once the 26- worked through salary cap issues. “I’d say I learned a lot, especially spotlight when the Bruins take on the year after year. He’s finally made it to year-old Finn got off to a great start, the The Blackhawks then signed Marty some of the goals I gave up last year I Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Stanley the NHL, established himself as the No. mercurial Thomas was traded to the Turco to start in goal, and planned to wasn’t very happy with,” Crawford said. Cup finals on Wednesday night, with 1 goaltender.” New York Islanders. have Crawford serve as the backup. “Just able to learn from that. Get over it, each goalie hoping to continue what While Chicago drafted Crawford in The 6-foot-2 Rask helped the Bruins Those plans eventually fell apart and and move on. No matter what happens, already has been an exemplary post- the second round a decade ago, Rask finish second in the Northeast Division, Crawford earned the starting nod. He there’s always a next shot so you have season. was a first-round selection for the then raised his game to another level in won at least 30 games in each of his to make sure you’re there to save the The rise of each player is a testament Toronto Maple Leafs in 2005. Boston the playoffs. He shut down high-scoring first two seasons in a regular role, and next one.”—AP Spurs rout Heat in Game 3

SAN ANTONIO: Gary Neal may have dreamed it, though it was nothing Danny Green ever could have imag- ined. Not back when he was LeBron James’ teammate in Cleveland, scoring fewer points in the 2009-10 season than James scored in some games. So the idea of outscoring the four- time MVP in an NBA Finals game? “Never thought in a million years that would happen,” Green said. Two more wins, and he’ll have as many champi- onships as James, too. Green made seven of San Antonio’s finals-record 16 3-pointers, Tim Duncan had 12 points and 14 rebounds, and the Spurs clobbered the Miami Heat 113-77 on Tuesday night to take 2-1 lead in the series. Green scored 27 points and Neal made LONDON: This is a Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, file photo of India’s Deepika Kumari as six 3-pointers while scoring 24 as San she shoots during an elimination round of the individual archery competition at the Antonio went 16 of 32 from behind 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. —AP the arc, rolling to the third-biggest vic- tory in finals history. “It’s a dream come true,” Neal said. Archery soaring after “Me and Danny both went through a lot of stuff together. We were guys that the London Olympics showed up two hours before practice started to get shots up and to prove to SAN ANTONIO: Tim Duncan (left) and Gary Neal (right) of the San Antonio Spurs play tight defense on the coaching staff that we belong, and LAUSANNE: From blockbuster movies to and Tokyo, with the winner to be chosen LeBron James of the Miami Heat during Game 3 of the NBA finals.—AFP we’re going to do whatever we need hit TV shows to greater Olympic expo- by the IOC on Sept. 7. to do to get minutes. in the regular season and so far zero made all five 3-pointers and scored 15 had a 24-20 lead after making 11 of 18 sure, archery seems to be hitting all the World Archery’s president is Ugur “So me and Danny, we were able to right targets. Erdener, a Turkish IOC member who is wins and one really bad beating in the points for the Heat, who broke open shots in the first quarter. Duncan hit a play great tonight.” Neal could be even postseason. “We got what we Sunday’s game and seized momentum pair of three throws and another bas- Elite archers are competing this week prominent in the Istanbul bid. He will more important going forward, after deserved,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in the series with a 33-5 run in the sec- ket, and after a jumper by Neal, he in the World Cup series in Antalya, Turkey, seek a third term in an election scheduled starting point guard Tony Parker said. “I didn’t even recognize the team ond half. threw a long outlet to Leonard for a the first major event since the sport was on the sidelines of the archery world revealed fresh concerns about his sore that was out there tonight.” The Spurs seized it right back, dunk that made it 40-30. elevated by the IOC to a higher ranking championships, which open Sept. 29 in hamstring. He plans to get an MRI late Duncan shot 3 of 13 for nine points, improving to 18-7 in the finals, the Neal’s 3 made it 43-32, but Miller hit that will ensure a bigger share of Olympic Antalya. yesterday. his worst performance ever in his 25 best winning percentage of any team a pair of 3-pointers in a 12-1 run that revenues every four years. Over the next presidential term, World Duncan bounced back from his NBA Finals games, in the Heat’s 103-84 with 20 or more games. tied it at 44 with 37 seconds in the half, Archery’s rising reputation is partly Archery has a $1 million windfall to spend worst game ever in the finals, and the victory Sunday. Parker wasn’t much A brief flurry by James had Miami the Heat appearing set to go into the built on its success at last year’s London on development. The sport received Spurs’ combination of fresh faces and better, shooting 5 of 14 and commit- within 15 after three quarters, but half with momentum. But Parker Games, and a boom in pop culture atten- more than it budgeted for when the IOC old reliables dominated the NBA’s win- ting five turnovers, and Manu Ginobili Neal, Green and Leonard combined on drilled a 3 from the corner, and after tion. “The announcement of these groups shared out better-than-expected com- ningest team before an eager crowd admitted afterward the veteran trio a 13-0 run to open the fourth, Green’s Green blocked James’ shot, the Spurs clearly shows we are an important mercial revenues from the London that hadn’t seen the finals here since had to play well for the Spurs to win. 3-pointer making it 91-63. rushed it up for a 3-pointer by Neal Olympic sport,” World Archery secretary Games. Boosted by its London showing, 2007. “It shouldn’t be a surprise,” said They were fine, but the lesser-known “All of my teammates and Pop. that fell at the buzzer, the reserve general Tom Dielen told The Associated archery was elevated into the third of five Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. “These were better. They do a great job of encouraging guard pointing back toward his Press in an interview at the governing tiers ranking the 28 sports. The IOC are the last two teams standing. I don’t Parker and Ginobili combined for me. They continue to tell me to shoot defenders before the Spurs headed to think either one of them is going to body’s headquarters. “We’ve done what weighed factors including a sport’s popu- 14 assists, but the bigger story was the the ball. They continue to tell me the locker room with a 50-44 advan- get down if they have a bad night.” guys who had never played on this whenever I’m open, to let it fly,” Green tage. The party played on all right, with we were supposed to do.” larity with broadcasters and with social The Spurs were as good as fans High-technology aids for scoring and media users. Now, more money could stage before. “Neal, who went undraft- said. The NBA hadn’t made its way a huge roar when Tracy McGrady, a for- remembered in the old days, shutting ed after playing for LaSalle and along San Antonio’s River Walk this late mer perennial All-Star now in his first showcasing the sport are also in the flow from its share of Rio revenues. down James until they had built a Towson, then playing overseas for in the season since 2007, and fans finals appearance as a member of the works for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Dielen said any surplus should be huge lead late in the third quarter. three seasons in Italy, Spain and couldn’t wait to have the Spurs back. Spurs’ bench, checked in midway Janeiro to help retain a new generation of invested at the grassroots level rather James finished with 15 points and Turkey. They sang and danced and clapped through the fourth quarter. He was fans and attract more. than directed toward top athletes such as 11 rebounds, but missed 11 of his first “Green, who had been cut multiple around the concourse and in their scoreless with three assists. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Brady Ellison of the United States, who is 13 shots against the excellent defense times - including by James’ Cavaliers - seats, as if their favorite rock band had James started 2 for 13, then made Lawrence, playing a bow-toting heroine among “maybe 10 to 15” archers earning of Kawhi Leonard, who had 14 points and now has the shot to stick. returned for a concert. And they were his final four shots of the third as the in “The Hunger Games” early last year, enough from prize money and endorse- and 12 rebounds. James was 7 of 21 “Leonard, the draft-night trade thrilled to see the Duncan they recog- Heat got within 13 before Ginobili helped point a young fan base toward ments to be independent professionals. from the field. acquisition from San Diego State who nized from his previous finals appear- fired a nifty pass to Tiago Splitter the London Olympic stage - where France has been a big success story for “Honestly, I just have to play better,” played the game’s best player to a ances. He got right on the board in this under the basket for a score with 0.1 archery was contested at the historic archery, but clubs there have reached the James said. “I can’t have a performance stalemate. “Those guys shot incredibly,” one, with a short jumper 20 seconds seconds remaining, making it 78-63 Lord’s cricket ground. limit with 70,000 total members - tripled like tonight and expect to win.” Game 4 Duncan said. “Gave us the breathing into the game. The Spurs, who had and setting the stage for the big There’s more to come: Three more since the 1992 Barcelona Games. is today here, where the Heat are 3-22 room when we needed it.” Mike Miller played from behind most of the series, fourth-quarter finish.—AP “Hunger Games” movies are set to open “We could probably have 80,000 mem- before the next Olympic flame is lit in Rio bers if we had the resources with the on Aug. 5, 2016. “Catching Fire” is sched- coaches and space in the clubs,” said uled for release in November, followed by Dielen, whose native Belgium has a mod- a two-part adaptation of “Mockingjay,” el program in shaping its national cham- Bolt keen to break 20sec mark the final book of the series. pionships to the format and presentation In the hit HBO series “Game of style of a World Cup event. OSLO: Usain Bolt hopes to bounce myself in races to run myself into that other competitions can be the 2012 European silver medalist. Thrones,” the bow and arrow is a weapon The World Cup is also the testing back from a rare defeat with a con- shape,” Bolt said. “I’m really happy overlooked, but the women’s high Chicherova is coming off a victo- of choice for children of the Stark family. ground for new technology, including a vincing victory in the 200 meters at with how I’m feeling, I just need jump is also a highlight today. ry in Rome and no one has come And don’t forget last year’s hit animated precision scoring monitor using lasers the Bislett Games today. more races under my belt.” Olympic and world champion within three centimeters of the 2.02 movie “Brave,” featuring the skilled archer and displaying archers’ heart rates as on- The Jamaican, who lost to Bolt, the 100 and 200 world Anna Chicherova goes head-to- she jumped in Beijing last month. - and princess - Merida. screen graphics. American Justin Gatlin in the 100 in record-holder, isn’t worried about head with two-time world champi- “I hope to get a good height, but Rome last week, is aiming to be the his slight dip in form and says he’s on Blanca Vlasic of Croatia, while Rome took some strength and the “Hollywood adores archery for the While tennis has Hawk-Eye to review first to break the 20-second mark weather may be a surprise, but I moment,” Dielen said. “London has deliv- line calls, archery has a system from this season, in his first long sprint of will do what I can,” said Chicherova, ered beyond what we expected. It has Hungary called FalcoEye which measures the year. who rejected suggestions age is definitely put the bar higher for Rio and it arrows more accurately than judges using “I’m feeling pretty good, I think catching up with her. will be a challenge to deliver at least the a magnifying glass. I’m in shape to run under 20 sec- “If you have the motivation and same, if not better.” “We’re trying to take the human error onds. It’s all about the execution strength you can jump,” the Russian A high-profile venue in the city famous factor out of the game,” Dielen said of a and getting it right,” Bolt said ahead said. Vlasic isn’t yet at full fitness for its annual Carnival party should cer- system that’s “affordable and reliable” of the Diamond League meeting. after a long spell out with an tainly help. Archery will be contested in after years of development. Bolt has his sights set on Frank Achilles injury. the Sambadrome, the narrow parade Soon, viewers also will be taken to the Fredericks’ track record of 19.82, set “My heel is getting better. It’s route for Carnival floats packed with heart of the action as monitors, discreetly by the Namibian in 1996, and will coming back,” Vlasic said. “I’m very dancers and drum bands. The venue also attached to an archer’s leg, will record the be pushed by local challenger excited and motivated, as if it was will welcome the finish of the marathons. pulse rate - on average, around 105-110 Jaysuma Saidy Ndure, who is also the beginning of my career.” The “It’s very iconic,” Dielen said. “It will be beats per minute - at the moment of fir- aiming to beat 20 seconds. Croatian is hoping to improve her more of a tunnel effect and spectators ing. “We really need to show how it fol- “This is home for me so I have to modest season’s best of 1.95 set in will feel closer to the athletes (than in lows from the athlete’s point of view,” said at least try to run as fast as I can,” Rome. “After nine months off from London).” It’s a step up from Rio’s original Dielen, who also hopes to see an archer’s the Gambia-born Ndure said. “This jumping and only being back in is like the world championships for spikes since February, I need to get plan to host archery in the more distant sighted aim projected onto television me.” used to jumping big heights again,” Deodoro neighborhood. graphics. European 200 champion she said. The sport is getting a taste for pictur- All these changes in presentation Churandy Martina of the Olympic champion Meseret esque venues: In September, the five- could be ready for Rio, where the tradi- Netherlands and Curtis Mitchell of FRANCE: Jamaica’s sprinter Usain Bolt gestures in this file photo. —AFP Defar of Ethiopia is the star attrac- event World Cup series climaxes beneath tional Olympic dominance of South the U.S. are also running. Bolt said tion in the women’s 5,000 meters, the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Korea and the United States is likely to he has recovered from the ham- concentrating only on defending local interest focuses on Tonje where she will be challenged by “It will be the best backdrop we have face tougher challenges. The boy’s gold string injury that hampered his his titles at the worlds in Moscow in Angelsen, the Norwegian who is compatriot Genzebe Dibaba, had so far,” Dielen said. “We really want to medalist from the 2010 Youth Olympics start to the season. He won a photo August. looking forward to competing younger sister of her greatest rival, continue going in that direction.” Archery was Ibrahim Sabry of Egypt. That, said finish in 10.09 in the Cayman “As long as my coach is not wor- against her idols. the world record-holder Tirunesh will surely also do well if Istanbul is cho- Dielen, is an “unbelievable” development Islands last month - his slowest ried, I’m not worried, and my coach “I’ve always looked up to them. I Dibaba. Mercy Cherono and Viola sen to host the 2020 Olympics. The in a sport that seems to be finding new career performance in a 100-meter is not worried,” Bolt said. Such is the want to jump two meters as many Kibiwot are providing the Kenyan Turkish city is competing with Madrid believers every year.—AP final. “Now it’s all about pushing buzz generated by the Jamaican times as they have,” said Angelsen, challenge.—AP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 SPORTS Kuwait Finance House Photo of the day lift KBC League Cup

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) contin- scaled over Gulf Bank by winning the match ued their winning trend as they comfortably by 70 runs. prevailed over National Bank of Kuwait by 66 Boubyan Bank using the splendid batting runs to win the Kuwait Banks Club cricket track posted 144 runs on board for the loss of league sponsored by Kuwait Banks club and 4 wickets in 20 overs. Boubyan opener Irfan organized by Kuwait Cricket at Sulaibiya turf batted well scoring 21 runs with 2 fours & 1 ground. huge six. It was the fourth wicket partnership On a bright sunny afternoon, KFH skipper of 58 runs between Hisham Mirza and Faraaz Faraaz won the toss & decided to bat first but Azizuddin which sealed the match for soon lost opener Zahid their prolific scorer Boubyan . Hisham’s knock of 61 runs con- too early as NBK opening bowlers Khuram & tained three sweetly timed sixes & 2 hits to Imran bowled a tidy spell to restrict the free the fence while Faraaz played the sheet flowing KFH batsmen. Abdulla & Irfan Bhatti anchor role by scoring 18 runs. Mazhar struck then demonstrated the spirit and gumption a swift 22 runs to give Boubyan a respectable in equal measure to first stop the fall of fur- total. Tariq bowled well for Gulf Bank captur- ther wickets and then seized control of the ing 2 wickets while Nadeem & Jawad took a game with a mixture of coolness and skill wicket each. which warmed the spirits of KFH bench and Gulf Bank’s chase was dented by Riyaz gave KFH the start they were looking forward. who with his slow leg cutters accounted for The powerfully built Abdulla mastered the both the openers and at a stage Gulf Bank NBK bowling and imposed his will to launch a were 2 down with 7 runs on board. Nadeem & brutal attack as he scored an enterprising Bilal putting their heads down slowly started knock of 91 runs in just 53 balls which con- repairing the damage by adding 24 runs for tained 7 hits to the fence and 5 sweetly timed the fourth wicket. sixes. Once Abdulla got his bearings, he Boubyan skipper Faraaz Azizuddin intro- joined with Irfan Bhatti in taking full toll of duced himself from the park end and soon NBK bowling. Irfan Bhatti confirmed his status found his rhythm from the very first over. He as a matured cricketer by rotating the strike first had Nadeem smartly stumped by keeper to score a valuable 24 runs. Irfan and with the gentle breeze backing him Their match winning 90 run partnership and bowling a tidy & nagging line soon spun produced an alarming run rate and at this a web around the Gulf Bank batsmen to run juncture Kiran Lobo brought back NBK into through the middle order to capture 4 wick- the game as he first tempted Irfan to play ets for 25 runs. across a straighter delivery to be caught On the other hand Hisham bowling his off plumb in front of the wicket and then had the cutters effectively accounted for 3 batsmen Marko Grilc performs at Ski Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. www.redbullcontentpool.com well settled Abdulla smartly stumped by for just 11 runs. Bilal & Senthil scored 13 runs keeper Shakty. KFH posted a decent score of each for Gulf Bank. Hisham was declared 169 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Kiran Lobo Player of the match for his all round skills. & Ronald took two wickets each for NBK. The presentation ceremony was highlight- Rain adds to Aussie woes Chasing 169 runs, NBK opener Shakty ed with the presence of Mahmoud Bastaki, showed his intension clear as he drove a full Vice Chairman of Kuwait Banks Club who pre- BIRMINGHAM: Rain provided fur- length delivery from Nabeel for a huge six but sented the Cup Winners trophy to KFH cap- ther frustration for Australia, on a the KFH bowlers frequently baffled with their tain Faraaz & Plate final trophy to Faraaz day when they dropped David confusing change of pace. Azizuddin of Boubyan Bank. Khalil Al Bloushi Warner for a bar-room attack on The introduction of Irfan Bhatti from the handed over the Cup final Runner up trophy England’s Joe Root, as their park end suddenly changed the entire com- to Andrew Pinho of NBK & Plate final runner Champions Trophy match against plexion of the game. Swinging and seaming up trophy to Faby John of Gulf Bank. New Zealand ended in a no result. the ball off the seam, Irfan produced a magic Kuwait Cricket Council Directors Sudhakar Yesterday’s wash-out at spell in which he accounted for the top three Shetty & Riaz Choudhary presented the indi- Edgbaston left defending champi- NBK batsmen and KFH set the standard by vidual prizes to the finalists while Taher Khan ons Australia facing a tough battle some sharp fielding inside the circle and par- presented the Player of the match trophy. Mr. to qualify for the semi-finals. ticularly outstanding was Abdulla who took Ahmed Al-Mahmeed & Abdulmohsen Al- New Zealand, chasing 244 to three excellent catches. Rushaid of NBK were the other guests to win, were on 51 for two off 15 As wickets tumbled to the pace & spin attend the presentation ceremony. Mahmoud overs when rain stopped play in combination of KFH bowlers while Ronald Bastaki thanked all the Bank teams for their the Group A clash at 3.40pm local fought a lone battle scoring 31 runs. NBK support & participation in the KBC league and time (1440GMT). were all out for 103 runs. Irfan Bhatti was the extended his support to Kuwait Cricket. In the Under the Duckworth/Lewis most successful bowler bagging 4 for 15 as concluding speech, Mr. Asad Baig, Director system for rain-affected matches, a Fazal & Nabeel captured 2 wickets each. General of Kuwait Cricket expressed his pleas- minimum of 20 overs had to be Abdulla was declared player of the match for ure in having Kuwait Banks Club’s support in bowled in the second innings for his top notch batting display. sponsoring the Bank league trophy. either side to win this fixture. In the Plate final played at Sulaibiya, Kuwait Cricket & Kuwait Banks Club But at 6.25pm (1725GMT), the Boubyan Bank riding on a splendid all round exchanged mementos to commemorate the umpires decided no further play performance from Hisham Mirza comfortably Kuwait Banks league cricket tournament. was possible. The first no result of the tournament saw both sides take a point apiece. That left New Zealand with three points after their one-wicket win over Sri Lanka and gave Australia their first point of this event after a 48-run loss to hosts England at Edgbaston last BIRMINGHAM: New Zealand wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi (left) watches a shot from Australia’s Adam Voges week. Australia, already without during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy One Day International (ODI) cricket match. —AFP captain Michael Clarke because of a recurrence of his longstanding Bailey-who said Tuesday now was brought in for Warner, added late for two as Clint McKay had Guptill back problem, suffered a fresh not the time for Australia “panic impetus with an unbeaten 29 off caught at point and Ronchi taken blow before play started when stations”-calmly repaired the early just 22 balls including two sixes at gully. Kane Williamson was 18 opening batsman Warner was damage. and a four. not out and Ross Taylor unbeaten dropped as a disciplinary measure. New Zealand off-spinner The Black Caps’ reply started in on nine when the match was halt- Warner was left out following Nathan McCullum (two for 46) fine style when Luke Ronchi, a for- ed. allegations he’d physically assault- checked Australia’s progress with mer Australia international now New Zealand conclude their ed Root in a Birmingham bar in the the wickets of Matthew Wade and playing for his native New Zealand, group programme against England Bailey. drove Mitchell Johnson through in Cardiff on Sunday, with Australia KBC CUP Winners, Kuwait Finance House team with officials early hours of Sunday morning fol- lowing the defeat by England. Voges fell when he holed out off the covers for four. facing Sri Lanka at The Oval on Adam Voges’ top-scored with 71 McClenaghan. But Glenn Maxwell, But New Zealand were soon 26 Monday.—AFP in a total of 243 for eight with George Bailey, Australia’s stand-in captain, making 55 after winning SCOREBOARD the toss. New Zealand left-arm quick BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Final scoreboard in the Champions Trophy Group A match between Australia Mitchell McClenaghan took four and New Zealand at Edgbaston yesterday: for 65. There was a moment of unintentional humour before play Australia Bowling: Mills 6-1-19-0; McClenaghan 10-0-65-4 started when, during a montage of S. Watson c Ronchi b McClenaghan 5 (4nb, 3w); Vettori 10-1-23-0; Southee 4-1-26-0; N messages from team captains on M. Wade lbw b N McCullum 29 McCullum 10-0-46-2 (1w); Williamson 10-0-56-1. the giant screens at Edgbaston, P. Hughes run out (Guptill) 0 Clarke urged spectators to “drink G. Bailey b N McCullum 55 New Zealand within their boundaries”. But there A. Voges c B McCullum b McClenaghan 71 L. Ronchi c Watson b McKay 14 was nothing funny for Australia M. Marsh c Ronchi b McClenaghan 22 M. Guptill c Maxwell b McKay 8 about a collapse to 10 for two in G. Maxwell not out 29 K. Williamson not out 18 what was a repeat of the 2009 J. Faulkner c McClenaghan b Williamson 6 R. Taylor not out 9 Champions Trophy final they won M. Johnson c B McCullum b McClenaghan 8 Extras (lb1, w1) 2 Boubyan Bank team — KBC Plate Winners in South Africa. C. McKay not out 2 Total (2 wkts, 15 overs) 51 Shane Watson was caught Extras (b1, lb7, w4, nb4) 16 Fall of wickets: 1-18 (Guptill), 2-26 (Ronchi) behind off McClenaghan and Total (8 wkts, 50 overs) 243 Did not bat: B McCullum, J Franklin, N McCullum, D Phillip Hughes was run out for Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Watson), 2-10 (Hughes), 3-74 Vettori, T Southee, K Mills, M McClenaghan Monfils in Weber nought by Martin Guptill, racing in (Wade), 4-151 (Bailey), 5-193 (Marsh), 6-196 (Voges), Bowling: Johnson 4-0-18-0; McKay 4-0-10-2 (1w); from cover. 7-210 (Faulkner), 8-219 (Johnson) Watson 3-1-11-0; Faulkner 3-0-7-0; Doherty 1-0-4-0. Open q-finals But coming in at 10 for two, Did not bat: X Doherty Result: No result, rain

HALLE: Gael Monfils reached the Gerry save a break point, the Czech qualifier Warner dropped after bar-room attack on Root Weber Open quarterfinals yesterday then dived to his right to reach a ball at the net announced he will miss Wimbledon. After and managed to send it over. Monfils raced defeating Czech qualifier Jan Hernych 6-2, forward, failed to reach it in time and his BIRMINGHAM: Australia’s David Warner was The BBC reported Warner swung a punch at leaving Australia with one point ahead of their final 6-3, Monfils said he withdrew his request momentum carried him over the net. The dropped for their Champions Trophy match against Root, who took a glancing blow to the chin. Warner Group A fixture against Sri Lanka in London on for a Wimbledon wild card because he had two touched hands and Monfils got back to New Zealand yesterday, Cricket Australia said, after contacted Root on Sunday to apologise and the Monday. to deal with a personal problem that could his side to eventually break serve for a deci- a bar-room attack on England’s Joe Root. England batsman accepted the apology, the broad- Australia stand-in captain George Bailey, lead- not be delayed. He didn’t elaborate. sive 4-2 lead in the second set. Cricket Australia said opening batsman Warner caster said. ing the side in the absence of the injured Michael Mikhail Youzhny also advanced to the The Frenchman’s enthusiasm did not had been reported for breaching its code of con- The England and Wales Cricket Board said in a Clarke, defended Warner’s conduct by saying he’d last eight by upsetting fourth-seeded Kei always result in points - he once jumped duct relating to “unbecoming behaviour” after a statement that Warner “initiated an unprovoked been involved in a “very minor incident”. Nishikori 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-3. German wild card high for a smash, only to rip it into the net. “physical altercation” with an unnamed player on physical attack” after England’s 48-run victory at “From my point of view it’s disappointing but Mischa Zverev advanced by beating Mirza But another time, he chased down a lob Sunday after the two teams’ Champions Trophy Edgbaston on Saturday. it’s a very minor incident and it’s being dealt with Basic 7-6 (5), 6-3 after coming from behind and hit a perfect backhand winner on the match, which England won. “Warner has admitted behaving inappropriately in-house,” said Bailey. in both sets. turn. “I was happy, I was having fun,” England captain Alastair Cook later confirmed and has since apologised to the player involved “I love playing cricket with him (Warner),” Bailey Monfils was once ranked No. 7 in the Monfils said. “Grass is not natural for me, the identity of the player involved as Yorkshire who has accepted the apology,” the ECB added. added. “I wish I had the talent he does.” Bailey said world but the Frenchman missed several but I am getting better. I have to focus on batsman Root. “Joe seems fine,” Cook told a news “Following a full investigation the England team he had no qualms regarding Warner’s presence at months last year because of a knee injury. not falling, not injuring myself. I cannot conference ahead of England’s next match against management has concluded that the England play- Edgbaston. “Certainly not from the team perspec- He was ranked No. 119 in May before jump- take off as fast as I want to and I have prob- Sri Lanka at The Oval today. “We have investigated er was in no way responsible for nor retaliated to tive. “I thought he took it on the chin... no pun ing up to No. 67. lems braking. But I was comfortable today, I the matter, we believe we have not done anything the attack.” intended,” added Bailey. Monfils, who has never passed the third was leading all the time.” wrong.” CA said earlier that Warner had been “stood Warner last month came under fire for a Twitter round at Wimbledon, said it was a pity he Russia’s Youzhny was not quite as spec- Britain’s Sky Sports News television quoted the down” for the New Zealand match, pending the tirade directed at two respected Australian cricket would have to miss it for the second tacular as Monfils but his steady game car- manager of the Australian theme bar Walkabout in outcome of a disciplinary hearing. An Australia journalists after a story about corruption and fixing straight year and fourth time in six years, ried him past Nishikori in the first set. Birmingham’s entertainment district, where the team spokeswoman in Birmingham said she had in the Indian Premier League was illustrated with a especially because he felt he was begin- “He started well, he was hitting a lot of incident took place, as saying that players from no idea when the hearing would take place. picture of him. ning to play better on grass. first serves and I was missing everything,” both sides were there between 1:30am (0030 GMT) Despite being dropped by the defending cham- After posting a tweet laden with expletives For a player who says he has trouble the Japanese said. Nishikori said it was not and 2:30am. pions, Warner joined the Australia squad in their aimed at journalist Robert Craddock, Warner took moving on grass, Monfils was at his acro- easy to adjust to grass and that he would There was a “small altercation” but all the play- pre-match warm-up at Edgbaston and carried out issue with Craddock’s News Limited colleague batic best against Hernych, at one point remain in Halle for a while to practice more ers got on well afterwards and Warner picked up drinks as 12th man when play got underway. Malcolm Conn in abusive tweets that sparked a even having to jump over the net. Trying to and play doubles.—AP the bar tab, he added. Rain meant the match ended in a no result, back-and-forth exchange.—AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 SPORTS19 Uruguay, Colombia and Chile all win

BUENOS AIRES: Strikers Falcao, Alexis Sanchez and Edinson Cavani all scored as Colombia ate into Argentina’s lead, Chile notched a second successive win and Uruguay revived their hopes in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Falcao’s early penalty, taking his tally to seven in the competi- tion, put Colombia on the road to a 2-0 home win over Peru that leaves them three points behind leaders Argentina with a game in hand. “Falcao was essential in the first half as Peru were unable to deal with his movement. He makes fantastic runs (off the ball)... the ‘Tiger’ is phenomenal,” Colombia coach Jose Pekerman told reporters. Cavani struck a fine goal as Uruguay beat Venezuela 1-0 away for their first win in seven qualifiers, lifting the 2010 World Cup semi-finalists up to fifth in the nine-nation group, which would earn them a playoff should they maintain the position. Uruguay leapfrogged VENEZUELA: Uruguayan Diego Lugano (left) vies for the ball with Venenzuela’s Jose Rondon during Venezuela, a well-drilled outfit their FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 South American qualifying football match. —AFP looking to take their country to the finals for the first time in match but it’s not about who ishing after failing to take more penalty, and they now have only Brazil next year, on goal differ- deserves the win, it’s about who than one goal from an endless one fixture at high altitude, ence with four matches remain- scores the goals,” captain Juan string of corners and free kicks in Uruguay in October, out of their ing. Arango added. a 1-1 draw with an Argentina side four remaining qualifiers. “We were aware that it could Chile benefited from the missing Lionel Messi for an hour Argentina, who have drawn have all been over for us today,” revived goal instincts of Sanchez and struggling in the thin air in their last three matches albeit Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez, and the return after eight years of Quito. two at high altitude, have a bye in deprived of top scorer Luis Suarez 33-year-old midfielder David In two qualifiers this month, the next round on Sept. 6 when through suspension, said. Pizarro in a 3-1 home win over Ecuador have picked up only one Colombia can catch them at the “We can’t say the situation has Bolivia that consolidated fourth point and slipped in the stand- top if they beat Ecuador at home. got comfortable but it’s an place behind Ecuador on goal dif- ings while Chile, equal on 21 The top four teams at the end important step.” Venezuela ference. points, are breathing down their of the qualifiers in October will remain confident of qualifying, “David gave us a lot of clarity, necks and Uruguay and go through to the Brazil finals. despite the setback. “We still the possibility of many assists and Venezuela pose a latent threat. The fifth-placed team, at present have chances and I’m not going depth. I’m very pleased with his Ecuador’s run of six home vic- Uruguay on 16 points, will enter to surrender,” coach Cesar Farias performance,” Chile coach Jorge tories in as many matches was a playoff against an Asian qualifi- said. Sampaoli said. halted by Argentina, who took an er in November for another “We dominated the whole Ecuador will rue their poor fin- early lead with a Sergio Aguero spot.—Reuters

SANTIAGO: Chile’s Jean Beausejour (right) vies for the ball with Bolivia’s Mexico held at home again Vicente Arze during their FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 South American qualifying football match. —AFP MEXICO: Mexico were booed off the field by a boisterous crowd after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Costa Rica in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 World WCup a year away, Cup on Tuesday, their third successive goal- less draw at the Azteca Stadium. Brazil vows to be ready The United States took control of the six- team qualifying group with an impressive 2-0 BRASILIA: Brazil arrived at the one-year ing six stadiums being built for the win over Panama, while Honduras kept alive mark to the World Cup yesterday admit- World Cup. their hopes of making it to the finals in Brazil ting to mistakes in its preparations but “This first delivery was actually the next year with a 2-0 win over bottom team vowing to be ready in time. hardest deadline to meet,” Rebelo said Jamaica. After facing difficulties getting its sta- on a conference call this week. “The Three teams qualify automatically from diums open for the Confederations Cup, evolution of the construction work of CONCACAF to next year’s World Cup finals in the eight-nation warmup tournament these stadiums ... indicates that, yes, Brazil while the fourth placed team will meet that begins in Brasilia on Saturday, they can and will be delivered in Oceania winners New Zealand in a two- Brazil is promising that things will be December. We have been in close con- legged playoff for one further spot. The different ahead of the 32-team World tact with the responsible parties for United States lead at the halfway stage of the Cup. these stadiums to make sure that those qualifying round on 10 points from five FIFA said it won’t accept it any other deadlines are fulfilled.” games followed by Costa Rica on eight points way, and Brazilian authorities and local The government said infrastructure from the same number of games while organizers say delays that plagued con- projects not ready in time for the Mexico are also on eight points having played struction work before the Confederations Cup will also be final- an extra game. Confederations Cup won’t be an issue ized by the World Cup. Honduras have seven points from five next year. “We have been monitoring trans- games, Panama have six points (five games) Brazil just barely got six stadiums portation and urban mobility on a daily and Jamaica two points (six games). prepared for the Confederations Cup. basis,” Rebelo said. “These works will be Mexico entered the final qualifying round Only two were completed by the origi- delivered in time, together with the in North and Central America and the MEXICO: Costa Rica’s Bryan Ruiz (left) vies for the ball with Mexico’s Andres Guardado nal deadline in December, and in some next six stadiums. Airport, security, Caribbean as strong favourites to top the (center) and Carlos Salcido (right) during their FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 CONCACAF cases there was time for only one test telecommunications and urban mobility group but while few would bet against them qualifier football match. —AFP event before the venues were to host will be ready and compatible with the making it to Brazil, ‘El Tri’ are making hard the visitors had almost grabbed an early lead round of qualifying. official matches in the tournament for expectations held by the country and work of it. when forward Joel Campbell struck the post Altidore slotted home in the 36th minute, continental champions. by the world.” After scoreless draws with Jamaica and the in the fourth minute. getting on the end of a low cross from Fabian That was what happened in Brasilia But not everybody is celebrating in U.S. at home and another away to Panama on Campbell then forced Mexico keeper Jose Johnson after Michael Bradley had broken and in Rio de Janeiro, home of the final Brazil as the World Cup approaches. Friday, Mexico were under pressure to find de Jesus Corona into action with a low drive from midfield. at the renovated Maracana Stadium on There have been complaints because of their scoring touch but created far too little, after great work from Cristian Bolanos as the Eddie Johnson, playing in front of his home June 30. the high costs of the stadiums and of which inflamed their fans’ passions. visitors enjoyed the early chances. crowd in Seattle, then wrapped up the win “I do believe we could have delivered the government’s decision to suspend As well as the boos at fulltime, the Azteca Two minutes before the break, Ruiz blasted with a confident finish after a superb cross- them sooner to allow for the realization laws to abide by FIFA requirements. crowd called for Mexico coach Jose Manuel over from a promising position just outside field pass from Geoff Cameron. of more test events, which could have And on Saturday, the day Brazil de la Torre to quit or be sacked while during the area. Mexico came out with attacking Honduras beat struggling Jamaica after anticipated some of the problems that opens the Confederations Cup against the game they threw objects onto the field, intent after the break with Carlos Salcido’s Oscar Boniek Garcia put them ahead in the arose during those test events,” Brazil Japan, Rio residents evicted because of which could see the Mexican Football near post drive well parried by Costa Rica 10th minute after good work from Roger Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo said. “Apart World Cup and projects for the 2016 Rio Federation fined. keeper Keilor Navas. Espinoza. from that, I believe that all requirements Olympics will stage what they call a The worst occurrence happened when At times ‘El Tri’ laid siege to the Costa Rican The Reggae Boyz were reduced to 10 men were executed in accordance with “People’s Cup,” calling attention to Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz needed police penalty area but they lacked invention and in the 76th minute when Adrian Mariappa expectations and that we will have a what they say are human rights viola- with shields to protect him after he went to there were few clear cut chances as the two was sent off for a second bookable offence. Confederations Cup that will be held as tions. Local organizers and government take a corner and he was subjected to a bar- sides shared the points. Honduras wrapped up victory with two expected.” FIFA has made clear that officials have said all evictions have rage of objects, including a plastic bottle, Goals in each half from Jozy Altidore and minutes remaining when Roger Rojas inter- Brazil will have to do a better job for the happened according to law. being thrown at him. Eddie Johnson gave Juergen Klinsmann’s cepted a back pass, rounded Donovan World Cup, when the expectations will Later Wednesday, FIFA Secretary Costa Rica’s disciplined defensive display United States victory over a Panama team Ricketts and slipped the ball into the empty be much higher and the number of visi- General Jerome Valcke and World Cup also added to the Mexicans frustrations after who went into the game unbeaten in the final net.—Reuters tors will increase. ambassador Pele were to participate at The Brazilians said FIFA should not an event at Copacabana Beach marking worry about the delivery of the remain- one year to the World Cup.—AP Armenia drubs Danes ARMENIA: Armenia’s Yura Movsisyan scored twice as his unfancied side handed Denmark a shock 4-0 home Malawi draw opens defeat in their World Cup Group B qualifier, leaving the hosts with little chance of qualifying for Brazil. the door for Nigeria The Danish nightmare in Copenhagen started after 27 seconds, Movsisyan firing home following a mistake by defender Simon Kjaer. JOHANNESBURG: Malawi were held 2-2 Striker Robin Ngalande put the home Kjaer was again the villain as Armenia doubled their by Kenya in a World Cup qualifier yester- team ahead a minute into the second lead in the 19th minute, keeping the Armenians onside day, opening the door for Nigeria to win half on an artificial pitch and midfielder as Aras Ozbiliz fired home. Group F. Jamal Mohamed levelled soon after. Spartak Moscow striker Movsisyan netted his second Nigeria have a one-point lead over A goal from veteran midfielder Robert on the hour mark and the Danes looked down and out, Malawi and victory in a late yesterday fix- Ng’ambi 10 minutes before time offered failing to create and looking vulnerable on the break as ture away to Namibia will give them an Malawi hope of a rare home win only for their normally slick passing touch deserted them. unassailable four-point advantage. substitute Kayira to blunder. With the Danes pouring aimlessly forward in search They would be the first country to The sole Malawi victory in five mini- of a goal, Armenia’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan added a late reach the final Africa zone round, which league qualifiers was away to Namibia fourth - his goal ironically applauded by the Danish comprises five home-and-away ties with three months ago with all three home fans. The heavy home defeat leaves Denmark in fifth the winners qualifying for Brazil. games drawn. Namibia host Nigeria just place on six points, level with Armenia in fourth. Italy Malawi led twice at Kamuzu Stadium 48 hours after Sweden-born national lead the group on 14 points, with Bulgaria in the play- in commercial capital Blantyre only for coach Roger Palmgren quit owing to COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s William Kvist (center) jumps between Armenia‘s off spot in second on 10 points and the Czech Kenya to get a last-minute reprieve when unspecified death threats against him Karlen Mkrtchyan (left) and Varazdat Haroyan (right) during the FIFA Wold Cup Republic a point further back in third after six of 10 Chimango Kayira scored an own goal. and his family.—AFP 2014 qualification match. —AFP matches. —Reuters Spurs rout Heat Rain adds to in Game17 3 Aussie18 woes THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 Warner dropped after bar-room attack on Root Page 18

SOLNA: Sweden’s forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifying match against Faroe Islands. Sweden won 2-0. — AFP Ibra steers Sweden to victory

PARIS: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored both goals as ment finals received a hammer blow as they Haiti on Tuesday as the unheralded Caribbean Philippe Peguero and he poked it past goal- Haiti, ranked 63rd by FIFA, gained confidence Sweden beat the Faroe Islands 2-0 to earn three went down 4-0 to Armenia in Copenhagen. side scored two goals in the last five minutes to keeper Salvatore Sirigiu to the joy of the neu- and Jeff Louis tested Italy goalkeeper Salvatore crucial points in their quest to qualify for the The forward Yura Movsisyan, who once had a secure a 2-2 draw in a friendly despite falling trals in the crowd. Sirigu for the first time with a swerving long- 2014 World Cup on Tuesday, but their spell in the Danish league but now plays for behind after 19 seconds. “We know that 2-2 is a really bad result,” a range shot. Scandinavian neighbors Denmark suffered a Spartak Moscow, scored twice for the former Haiti’s players, who gave Spain a few frights sheepish Italy coach Cesare Prandelli told RAI They began to create more chances after crushing 4-0 home defeat to Armenia. Soviet republic with Aris Ozbiliz and Shakhtar before losing 2-1 to the world champions at the television. “We agreed to play this match, we halftime as Jean Sony Alceant’s cross flashed Paris Saint-Germain striker Ibrahimovic Donetsk star Henrikh Mkhitaryan also on target. weekend, celebrated deliriously on the pitch at arrived yesterday, we made a lot of changes but across the face of the goal, Kevin La France stabbed home the opener from close range 10 The scoreline equalled Armenia’s biggest Vasco da Gama’s Sao Januario stadium after we needed to show a different spirit.” headed wide from a corner and Maurice fired minutes before the interval at the Friends Arena ever victory, while for Denmark it was a heaviest shocking their illustrious opponents who slunk “You could see today we lost every single wide when he should have at least hit the tar- in the Stockholm suburb of Solna, and then defeat in a competitive match since going down quietly away. sprint, so we hope in five days the team can get. added a penalty eight minutes from time. 5-1 to Spain at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Italy, playing only 36 hours after arriving in begin to deliver.” The sides had met once before Italy then brought on three heavyweights as Sweden were ultimately comfortable win- Their chances of reaching the 2014 finals Brazil for the Confederations Cup, went ahead at the 1974 World Cup when Haiti memorably Riccardo Montolivo, Stephan El Shaaraway and ners despite the sending-off of Andreas now appear slim. With four games remaining in through Emanuele Giaccherini before Haiti had took the lead before Italy eventually hit back to Mario Balotelli entered the fray and quickly Granqvist towards the end, and Erik Hamren’s Group B, Morten Olsen’s team are eight points even touched the ball and, after their oppo- win 3-1. added a second. side climb back into third place in qualifying behind leaders Italy and four adrift of Bulgaria in nents had wasted several chances to equalise, Haiti had lost their previous six matches and Thinking the ball had gone out of play, the Group C. second. Armenia, meanwhile, move level on added a second through Claudio Marchisio in looked set to continue their run when their stat- Haiti defence stopped as Balotelli pulled it back With 11 points from six games, the Swedes points with the Danes with the two teams due the 72nd minute. ic defence allowed Giaccherini to nip in and from the byline for El Shaaraway and, although are five points behind leaders Germany but lev- to meet again in September. They seemed to have survived everything score Italy’s fastest-ever goal after Antonio his effort was saved, Marchisio slotted home el on points with second-placed Austria and the Elsewhere, in Group I, Finland’s chances of Haiti could throw at them until Davide Astori Candreva had pulled the ball back. the rebound. Republic of Ireland in fourth. finishing second received a blow as they only fouled Jean-Eudes Maurice in the penalty area Italy, preparing for the Confederations Cup, Italy seemed to switch off after that and a Their next game is away to Ireland in managed a 1-1 draw in Belarus, a result that and Olrish Saurel converted the penalty with began with a second string line-up and failed vibrant Haiti, sensing their chance, kept pouring September. Meanwhile, Denmark’s chances of leaves the Finns four points behind France. five minutes to go. Italy looked dazed and to build on the goal, struggling to create fur- forward and were rewarded with a memorable qualifying for a third consecutive major tourna- In Ro de Janeiro, Italy were embarrassed by weary when a long ball forward found Jean ther chances. draw. — Agencies Messi, father deny Olympic hero Hidayat tax crime allegations bids emotional farewell JAKARTA: Indonesia’s former Olympic and Hidayat won the first set of the match, MADRID: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi denied ballers and particularly his Real Madrid rival Cristiano world champion Taufik Hidayat bid an emo- which was delayed by several hours, 21-15 stunning allegations yesterday that he and his father Ronaldo. Messi’s achievements on the field have made tional farewell yesterday to a colorful career with some strong backhand shots and good engaged in tax fraud worth more than four million him one of the most marketable sportsmen in the that made him one of badminton’s biggest play at the net. euros ($5 million). world, however. Indeed, the Argentine was ranked stars in front of a roaring home crowd. But he began to flag in the second set The 25-year-old Argentina international and four- 10th amongst Forbes’ list of sports stars’ incomes this With hundreds of fans cheering “Taufik against an opponent 11 years his junior, and time World Player of the year expressed shock at the month with an annual $21m from endorsements can” and waving banners that read “Legend”, went on to lose the set 12-21. By the final set, accusation by Spanish financial crimes prosecutors. alone. The player and his father are accused of three the 31-year-old played his final professional Hidayat’s shots were failing to pass the net, “We are surprised about this news because we crimes of defrauding the state of taxes related to match at the Indonesia Open, a tournament and Praneeth won it 21-17. have never committed any infringement,” the striker income from the use of his image from 2006-2009. that he has won six times. The defeat will come as no surprise, as said in an English-language statement released on his The allegations centre on tax declarations made in While the first-round match ended with Hidayat had failed to clinch major titles for Facebook account. 2007, 2008 and 2009. The striker and his father aimed his defeat to India’s Sai Praneeth and an early several years. His early exit from the tourna- “We have always fulfilled all our tax obligations, fol- to “deceive” the taxman by ceding Messi’s image rights exit from the tournament, Hidayat had not ment is unlikely to overshadow a career that lowing the advice of our tax consultants who will take to companies based in tax havens such as Belize and expected to go far against a tough field and made him into a sporting icon in his home care of clarifying this situation,” Messi said. Uruguay, the prosecutor’s complaint said. still walked off the court a hero to his fans. country. The player said he had just heard of the move They drew up deals related to his image rights in “What’s really difficult is leaving bad- With a distinctive, languid style that against him through the media. Messi and his father Britain and Switzerland, ensuring that the income minton, a sport I have known for the past 25 made the fast-paced game look effortless, he Jorge Horacio Messi were accused of fiddling the tax- went straight to the tax havens without any tax being years, 18 years as a professional player,” an won Indonesia’s first Olympic gold medal at es in a legal filing lodged by financial crimes prosecu- paid, it said. Messi and his father acted with “total emotional Hidayat told reporters after the Athens in 2004, famously weeping when he tor Raquel Amado, a copy of which was obtained by opaqueness” towards the Spanish authorities, the fil- game. received it, and was crowned world champi- AFP. “It is all a mistake, you have to speak about this to ing said. The complaint lodged with the court in Gava, Hidayat, once notorious as the bad boy of on in 2005. the tax experts and lawyers who need to clear it up,” near Barcelona, accused them of defrauding the state badminton who was sometimes compared But he also had his fair share of contro- the player’s father told Spanish sports daily AS. of 1.06 million euros in 2007, 1.57 million euros in to outspoken tennis great John McEnroe, versies during his career. He once split from “I don’t understand what is going on. I don’t man- 2008, and 1.53 million euros in 2009. showed a much softer side as he prepared to the Indonesian Badminton Association and age these matters, I am resident in Argentina,” he said. The father was accused of being the brains behind hang up his racket. “Henceforth, I will focus based himself in Singapore, and on one The father said he had not spoken to his son about the the scheme, allegedly setting it up in 2005 before his on my family,” he said at the post-match occasion was ordered off the courts by secu- reports. “I don’t need to since it is a mistake. Why son turned 18 on June 24 of that year. press conference, with his young daughter rity staff after a stand-off with officials at the would I shock him?” The prosecutor said Messi later agreed with his sitting at his side. Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. The allegations were filed in a court in Catalonia, father’s tactics so that he would avoid any taxes on He did however admit to being disap- Hidayat reportedly attacked a spectator where Messi is resident, but judges could yet refuse to income from the use of his image rights during the pointed at losing to Praneeth-ranked 20 at the 2001 national championships, and he let it proceed, a judicial source told AFP. period. The income related to his image rights includ- places below him-and said he hoped the walked out of a match during the 2002 Asian If it were to go ahead, it would represent a huge ed contracts with FC Barcelona, Banco Sabadell, public would not “judge me only in this tour- Games-which he later won in a dispute over blow to the prestige of Messi, who has long been seen Danone, Adidas, Pepsi-Cola, Procter & Gamble and nament”. line-judging. — AFP as a more humble figure than most top-class foot- Kuwait Food Company. — AFP Argentina’s Lionel Messi Bankrupt Iran plans taxes to keep afloat Page 22

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ATHENS: A man walks past a wall art showing a television test pattern and reading “no signal” yesterday. —AFP Greece in crisis over state TV closure Setbacks follow failure of key gas privatisation

ATHENS: Greece’s government faced an inter- just hours after the shutdown was announced MSCI’s reclassification of the country, whose plan to fire 2,000 state workers as required PASOK and the Democratic Left, said they nal revolt and public outrage yesterday over in what the government said was a temporary bourse it said had not met the developed under its bailout, and the ERT shutdown was would table a law to cancel the decision and the sudden closure of state broadcaster ERT, measure to staunch an “incredible waste” of market criteria for size for two years. Still, bro- the only option available to meet the target. complained they were not consulted. hours after the humiliation of seeing its taxpayers’ money prior to its relaunch as a kers said the move could trigger inflows to The European Commission said it did not seek But they stopped short of saying the row bourse downgraded to emerging market sta- slimmed-down station. Labour unions called a the bourse. “Emerging market funds could not ERT’s closure under the bailout but did not could bring the government down. PASOK tus. The twin setbacks, coupled with the 24-hour national work stoppage for Thursday enter since Greece was classified as devel- question the decision either. France’s Socialist convened an emergency party meeting. “It derailing of a troubled privatisation pro- and journalists went on an open-ended strike, oped market, now it will be on their radar,” government voiced outright condemnation, could be highly destabilising if it moves to a gramme, reversed a rise in investor confidence forcing a news blackout on privately owned said Theodore Krintas, head of wealth man- calling it “very worrying and regrettable”. confrontation in parliament where the two that had prompted Prime Minister Antonis television and newspapers. “The strike will agement at Attica Bank. smaller political parties have to humble them- Samaras to say the risk of a “Grexit” from the only end when the government takes back Analysts said the outcry over the state Indefinite strike selves to avoid a next election or stick to it euro was dead and a “Greekovery” was under this coup d’etat which gags information,” the broadcaster posed a more immediate threat Many Greeks have little love for ERT jour- and force a next election,” said political ana- way. ESIEA union said. to the government, even though ERT’s three nalists and the state broadcaster is often cited lyst Theodore Couloumbis. The decision was Yields on Greece’s 10-year benchmark bond Some ERT journalists occupied the broad- statewide channels have a combined audi- as an example of inefficiency, overspending taken by ministerial decree, meaning that it crept back above 10 percent after Athens caster’s building in defiance of government ence share of barely 13 percent. About 2,000 and jobs given in return for political favours. can be implemented without immediate ref- failed to sell state gas firm DEPA on Monday, orders and broadcasted over the Internet, of its 2,600 employees are non-journalists. The But the speed and suddenness of the shut- erence to parliament. putting it at risk of missing bailout targets. The showing sombre newscasters deploring the government promised to relaunch ERT within down - ERT screens abruptly went black just Opposition leader Alexis Tsipras met stock market traded at two-month lows after shutdown and replaying images of thousands weeks, saying it was taken off air so suddenly before midnight - stunned Greeks long used President Karolos Papoulias to protest, call- Greece became the first developed nation gathered outside to protest. ERT’s reporters only due to fears that workers would damage to the slow pace of public sector restructur- ing the move “a coup, not only against ERT ever to be lowered to emerging market status from as far away as Australia appeared on air state equipment. ing. workers but against the Greek people”, and by equity index provider MSCI. Samaras’s gov- to describe the outrage of local Greek commu- “Some people are saying that what you are “It had to happen. ERT was a big fat feast accused the government of the “historic ernment declined comment on the market nities. “It is our only link with our homeland,” doing is outrageous,” Samaras said. “It’s our for the political parties,” said Maria responsibility of gagging state TV”. The far- reclassification as it tried to fend off a growing said Odysseas Mandeakis, president of the duty to stop what has been happening so far, Panagiotou, a 65-year-old retiree. “But the way right Golden Dawn party was the only one backlash against ERT’s dramatic closure that Greek community in Zambia. stop hiding our problems and finally start they did it is unacceptable. How can this hap- who openly welcomed the closure, with prompted outrage from journalists, unions dealing with them”. A senior government offi- pen in Europe?” The closure opened cracks in lawmaker Ilias Panagiotaros tweeting: “ERT, and leaders across the political spectrum. Very worrying cial said Athens was under pressure to show Samaras’s fragile three-party coalition. that Socialist-Communist shack, is finally The public broadcaster was yanked off air In Athens, the ERT crisis overshadowed visiting EU and IMF inspectors that it had a Samaras’s two junior partners, the Socialist closing.” —Reuters Baby bounce: Royal infant may help UK economy

LONDON: British officials are hoping that the drawn carriages, breast-plated soldiers and dictions are for a 3 percent increase this year bags. Kate has made a point of choosing impending royal birth will produce a bouncing white lace gowns. Then came the June 2012 after all the hoo-ha of 2012. brands that are both accessible and British - baby buoy for the economy. With the Duchess Jubilee flotilla down the River Thames - a pro- VisitBritain estimates that culture and her- and retail experts expect that trend to contin- of Cambridge due to give birth to an heir to cession of some 1,000 highly decorated boats, itage - which include theaters, galleries, cas- ue with her royal offspring. New moms and the throne next month, it’s time for citizens all honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on tles, stately homes and pubs - generates 4.6 dads will want not only the baby Windsor’s and groups to consider how to best mark the the throne. billion pounds a year in total spending by onesie, but also the baby carriage, the rattle moment. Happy occasions often boost con- Within months, London hosted the 2012 overseas tourists. And while a royal birth isn’t a and the teddy bear -followed by the royal tricy- sumer confidence, sparking a spring in the Summer Olympics, kicking it off with a flag- typical economic event, things have a way of cle, the scooter and on. Maclaran says it’s not step that leads right to the shopping mall for waving, torch-lit procession celebrating every morphing in the social media age. The royals so much as a royal baby bounce but a steady street party snacks, summer frocks and suntan scenic bit of this island nation, from Land’s End have come a long way since 1948, when Prince drive toward the cash register that just keeps lotion. And happy national occasions with the in the west to the Scottish village of John Charles’ birth was announced by a footman going as the little one grows up. royal family and a new heir hit an emotional o’Groats in the north. The mood was extended who tacked a note to the railing outside “And they’re bound to have more!” she said jackpot in Britain - boosting national pride another month by the most watched, most- Buckingham Palace. with glee. The royals have also done marketers along with tea, cakes and commemorative chi- celebrated Paralympics in history. A study William’s engagement was announced on a favor by exhibiting extreme tolerance in na. issued earlier this month by UK Trade & Twitter and on the monarchy website - which allowing the public to create stuff in their “Royal fever is more intense now, actually,” Investment suggested the 2012 “Summer of allows the royals to speak directly to the pub- image. Unlike the International Olympic said Pauline Maclaran, a professor of market- Sport,” delivered 2.5 billion pounds ($3.9 bil- lic. Between direct access and media excess, Committee, which guards its trademark inter- ing and consumer research at Royal Holloway lion) in foreign direct investment resulting just about anything that touches the Windsors locked rings with formidable force, Windsor and the co-author of “Tiaras, Tea Towels and from business events launched during the gets a maximum amount of attention. The roy- Inc. pretty much lets the people poke fun at Tourism: Consuming the British Royal Family,” games. More comprehensive numbers on the als are marketplace movers in a way that goes them. The royal wedding, for example, which will be published by the University of games are expected later. way beyond commemorative china. When the spawned artist Lydia Keith’s barf bags - an idea California Press. “At a time of crisis, when there Richard Cope, director of trends at the Duchess of Cambridge wore a sapphire blue she carried over to the royal birth with a is financial depression, people look for some- global market research firm Mintel, says the wrap dress to announce her engagement, “Shake, Rattle & Rule” royal morning sickness thing to lift themselves.” possibilities abound for using the royal birth to designer Daniella Helayel found herself sick bag, which comes in baby blue and soft Britain really could use some consumer economic advantage. “These kinds of events swamped with international attention - and pink. confidence right now. The economy is so flat do raise sense people’s sense of pride,” Cope buyers - within minutes. Allowing jokes - and laughing along - no one has any idea how to pick it up. It grew said. “It makes them enjoy being British.” But it didn’t end there. Style bloggers now allows the public to bond with Britain’s royal last quarter at the less-than-stunning rate of And they make people all over the world hunt down what the duchess is wearing with family, Maclaran said. “The irreverent thing is 0.3 percent. But trend watchers say the royal curious about kings and queens and castles. astonishing speed. The demure black dress what makes us love them,” she said. That’s birth is being seen as the country’s latest The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace with a white Peter Pan collar from Topshop good for Ray Duffy, the managing director of SOUTHAM: Pam Cooper from the Mask-arade mask installment of “Big Events.” First, in April 2011, and other royal-related tourist attractions that she wore for a charity appeal cost 42 Mask-arade, the Southam-based company that company loads boxes of Prince William and Kate, there was the royal wedding of Prince William bring in more than 500 million pounds ($765 pounds ($65) and was available to anyone with makes paper masks which are pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge masks ready for dispatch at the and Kate Middleton, an extravaganza of horse- million) a year from overseas tourists, and pre- a speedy modem. Ditto her coats, shoes and royals with holes for the eyes.— AP company works in Southam, England. —AP THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 BUSINESS India’s Apollo Tyres to buy Cooper Tire for $2.22bn

NEW DELHI: India’s Apollo Tyres Ltd. is buy- resents a 42 percent premium over Cooper’s China, Africa and Latin America. levels for non-union employees. demand and tough economic conditions. ing Ohio’s Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. for Tuesday closing stock price. Cooper shares Findlay, Ohio-based Cooper said the With a history dating back to 1914, The company said at the time that it about $2.22 billion, boosting its presence in jumped 40 percent to $34.47 in premarket deal is in the best interests of its share- Cooper currently employs nearly 13,000 expected that weakness would continue North America and other key markets trading yesterday. Based on the company’s holders. Apollo didn’t say if any jobs people around the world and has manu- through the current quarter and possibly around the world. Apollo said yesterday 63.3 million outstanding shares, the deal is would be eliminated as part of the sale, facturing plants on three continents. Its beyond. Apollo, founded in 1972, pro- that the combined company will be one of worth about $2.22 billion. but said it expects Cooper to continue to brands include Cooper, Mastercraft, Dean, duces premium and mid-tier tires in a vari- the world’s largest tire makers, with a strong The companies valued the sale at operate out of its facilities around the Starfire, Roadmaster and others. Its 2012 ety of brands including Apollo and presence across four continents and com- about $2.5 billion. Apollo Chairman world. In addition, Cooper executives are revenue totaled $4.2 billion. Last month, Vredestein. The sale, which remains sub- bined 2012 sales of $6.6 billion. Onkar Kanwar said the combined com- expected to continue leading the compa- the company said its first-quarter profit ject to Cooper shareholder and regulatory Their tire brands include Apollo, Cooper, pany will be uniquely positioned to ny and Cooper will continue to recognize more than doubled to $56.1 million, as approvals, is expected to close in the sec- Roadmaster and Vredestein. Under the serve both large, established markets, its labor union and honor the terms of lower raw material and manufacturing ond half of this year. When that happens, terms of the deal, Cooper shareholders will such as the US and Europe, as well as contracts currently in effect. It also plans costs more than offset a double digit drop Cooper will cease trading on the New York receive $35 per share in cash. The price rep- fast-growing markets such as India, to generally maintain pay and benefit in sales stemming from lower global Stock Exchange. —AP Bankrupt Iran plans OPEC pumping as oil demand softens taxes to keep afloat PARIS: OPEC continues to pump more oil over its disputed nuclear programme, Iran’s out- despite sluggish economic growth dampening put edged up 30,000 bd to 2.68 mbd in May. an increase in demand, the International Energy The IEA estimated that imports of Iranian Agency said yesterday. The IEA, which advises oil crude jumped to 1.39 mbd in May from 835 in US sanctions cripple economy consuming nations, said OPEC crude oil supply April, which was mostly due to congestion at rose by about 135,000 barrels in May to the Chinese ports at the end of April delaying deliv- PARIS: Iran is bankrupt and the regime is European Union announced new sanctions loss of access to a substantial proportion of the highest level for seven months at 30.89 million eries until May. Iraqi production slid by 100,000 mulling drastic measures to keep the economy against Iran’s oil exports and access to the global foreign currency reserves due to the sanctions.” barrels per day (mbd). At the same time, the IEA bd to 3.14 mbd with exports down by 135,000 afloat, an official from an opposition movement banking system. The document also put the unemployment revised down its forecast for demand for crude bd to 2.48 mbd as northern exports were said yesterday, citing what he claimed were The devaluation of the rial, coupled with diffi- rate for those aged between 15 and 29 at 38.8 from the 12-nation cartel to 29.8 mbd in the sec- crimped by repeated pipeline attacks and a dis- leaked documents. “I have decided to publish culties in repatriating petrodollars, has pushed percent. Another document from Iran’s Supreme ond half of this year as the global economic pute between the central government and the these documents because they touch the lives prices of imported products through the roof, National Security Council dated April 10 evoked rebound is expected to fainter than previously Kurdish region. of all Iranians, bear witness to the catastrophic forcing many buyers to turn to Iranian-made a 20 percent tax on bank accounts, food rations forecast. At a meeting last month, OPEC minis- Kuwaiti production edged up to 2.84 mbd as situation in the country as well as the post-elec- alternatives. “The banking system is contending and putting the banking sector directly under ters kept their production ceiling at 30 mbd, did UAE output to 2.73 mbd, while Qatar was tion plot prepared by the regime,” Amir Hossein with an impossible combination of credit and the charge of the Guardians of the Revolution. where it has been since January 2012, although unchanged at 725,000 bd. Nigerian crude out- Jahanshahi, the founder of the Green Wave liquidity crisis, negative real interest, and a short- “The country is bankrupt,” said Jahanshahi. actual output has been running higher. put fell to a six-month low of 1.96 mbd “as oil opposition group, told reporters in Paris. age of capital,” the central bank report said, “And the regime wants the people to pay, The IEA estimated OPEC’s effective spare theft-related damage to pipelines continued to He distributed copies of a document which according to a translation into English provided although it created this situation by financing capacity at 3.23 mbd in May, down from 3.47 curb production,” said the IEA. Angolan produc- he described as a report by the Iranian central by Green Wave. terrorist movements and trying to make a mbd in April. OPEC heavyweight Saudi Arabia tion edged up to 1.78 mbd, with several fields bank’s governor Mahmoud Bahmani. Dated The report said the central bank needed nuclear bomb. “The sanctions are biting...the led the production gainers, with output jump- expected to increase output to peak capacity April 4, it was sent to top government officials 500,000 billion rial (30 billion euros, $40 billion) regime is on its knees,” he said, adding that he ing by 220,000 bd to a six-month high level of within the next year and other fields to come on and paints a picture of a country that is financial- to support ailing banks. “The imbalance had decided to publish these documents as 9.56 mbd, which IEA put down to a seasonal line. Libyan output dipped to 1.38 mbd on ly on its knees. Iran, which holds presidential between income and expenses in foreign cur- none of the presidential candidates had ade- increase for domestic use to meet peak air-con- labour-related disruptions to oil flows, said the elections tomorrow, is grappling with crippling rency caused by a 50 percent reduction in oil quately addressed the issue in their campaign. ditioning needs. Despite international sanctions IEA. —AP inflation. Its currency, the rial, has lost more than sales as well as a large injection of foreign cur- Although most candidates have pointed the fin- two-thirds of its value against the dollar since rency into the market has exacerbated the pres- ger at the government, they have been hesitant early 2012 when the United States and the sure on foreign currency reserves in addition to to promise a rapid economic recovery. —AFP Markets settle down Nokia Asha Smartphone gets business after volatility LONDON: Markets recovered their poise yes- es within the coming week without reaching functionality with mail for exchange terday, a day after investors around the world previous highs, the market perception would were spooked by the failure of the Bank of be that a lower high has been formed; the DUBAI: Nokia’s popular Asha platform has added another Japan to announce further easing measures. prerequisite for a reversal in the markets,” said feather to its cap with the introduction of a Mail for Exchange On Tuesday, stocks were hit while the yen Joshua Mahony, research analyst at Alpari. Audi opens app, allowing for unprecedented business functionality on the surged, particularly against the dollar, after “Subsequently, a shift below previous lows of Hungary plant range of affordable Smartphones. Users can now send and Japan’s central bank kept policy unchanged. last week is likely to be treated as confirma- receive office e-mails from the comfort of their mobile phones, Japan has been one of the main influences in tion of a move to the downside for many for A3 model following the introduction of the Mail for Exchange app in the the markets as investors have scrutinized the indices.” —AP Nokia Store. The new app, which is compatible with the Nokia authorities’ attempts to get the country out of GYOR: German car manufacturer Audi official- Asha 311, 310, 309 and 308, allows users to sync their email, its two-decade stagnation. ly opened yesterday a 900-million-euro ($1.2- calendar and contacts data with Microsoft Exchange 2003, In April, the Bank of Japan announced a Atlantis Hotel billion) expansion of its plant in Hungary 2007, 2010 Servers and Microsoft Office 365 Mobility Online massive stimulus in an attempt to get inflation Dubai has special where the new premium compact A3 saloon Service. “The introduction of the new app makes your Nokia up to 2 percent. The euphoria that drove the model will be produced. The company, part of Asha 311, 310, 309 & 308 ready for business. It will enable users Nikkei up to five-year highs has since dissipat- package for ABK the Volkswagen group, earlier said the exten- to take their office wherever they go, enhancing their overall ed and the index is now around 20 percent Visa card-holders sion would hike output capacity at the factory mobile experience for work,” said Tom Farrell, VP of Nokia down on its recent peak. The other major driv- in the northwestern town of Gyor to 125,000 Middle East. er in markets has been the uncertainty over KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait in vehicles annually from 33,500 last year. “The To give users a full office experience, Nokia has also intro- the future course of US monetary policy fol- cooperation with Visa International is A3 models produced here will be the first duced further apps such as Editori Text and Sheet, which allow lowing a solid, if unspectacular, improvement offering its ABK Visa cardholders, a models to be entirely manufactured here,” users to view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents on in the economic data. packaged offer from Atlantis the Thomas Faustmann, Audi’s Hungary head, said the go. This allows for increased flexibility in modifying, saving The markets now expect some reduction Palms, Dubai. Stewart Lockie, General Wednesday at the opening ceremony. Until and sharing documents or spreadsheets for quick review right in the Federal Reserve’s monthly asset pur- Manager of the Retail Banking Division now the two models produced in Gyor-the A3 from your Nokia Asha phone. The Editori Text and Sheet also chases sometime this year - the stimulus has commented “We have an exciting new and TT models-were assembled from import- comes with other great features including rich text formatting; been one of the main reasons why many travel package for our ABK Visa cus- ed components. Audi-which began opera- bold, italic, colors and underline to keep track of the changes assets, such as global stock markets and tomers, where they can enjoy a 1 night tions here in 1993 — took on 2,100 new staff made. The app recognizes hyperlinks, can enable users to view emerging markets, have bounced back over stay at Atlantis the Palms, Dubai; this in recent months in preparation for the open- pictures and tables and save the document to your memory the past few years. Joshua Mahony, research offer also includes exclusive benefits, ing of the new plant, raising the total head- card immediately. “Nokia is committed to enhancing the user analyst at Alpari, said the next crucial event in such as free vouchers for breakfast count at the facility to 9,200. Over the last two experience by delivering more capabilities on the Asha smart- the markets is whether they recover to reach meal, dinner vouchers, a 2 for 1 Spa decades, Gyor has been one of Audi’s most phone range,” added Farrell. “Last month, Nokia introduced the new highs - prior to the recent weakness, massage offer and much more”. The important engines of growth, said Rupert LINE messaging app in the Nokia store and we continue to many stock indexes around the world had hit offer is running until September 27, Stadler, the firm’s chief executive. —AFP build the app ecosystem for Asha, which we introduced in 2011 all-time levels. 2013, and is subject to availability. to connect the next billion people in emerging markets.” “Should the markets suffer significant loss- EXCHANGE RATES

Commercial Bank of Kuwait Malaysian ringgit 94.271 Omani Riyal 738.19 748.000 Guinea Franc 0.0000441 0.0000501 Irani Riyal 0.271 Qatari Riyal 78.33 79.500 Hg Kong Dollar 0.0340775 0.0371775 Irani Riyal 0.273 Saudi Riyal 75.82 77.000 Indian Rupee 0.0048247 0.0048887 US Dollar/KD .2770000 .2880000 Indonesian Rupiah 0.0000239 0.0000291 GB Pound/KD .4310000 .4470000 GCC COUNTRIES Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Jamaican Dollars 0.0028382 0.0038382 Euro .3680000 .3760000 Saudi Riyal 75.990 Japanese Yen 0.0028665 0.0030465 Swiss francs .3020000 .3170000 Qatari Riyal 78.290 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Kenyan Shilling 0.0032923 0.0035223 Canadian Dollar .2780000 .2920000 Omani Riyal 740.160 US Dollar 284.200 Malaysian Ringgit 0.0853662 0.0923662 Bahraini Dinar 756.880 Nepalese Rupee 0.0028985 0.0030985 Australian DLR .2940000 .3020000 Canadian Dollar 281.615 UAE Dirham 77.605 Pakistan Rupee 0.0028566 0.0028966 Indian rupees .0040000 .0069000 Sterling Pound 445.495 Sri Lanka Rupee .0020000 .0035000 Philippine Peso 0.0061412 0.0066112 ARAB COUNTRIES Euro 378.605 Sierra Leone 0.0000726 0.0000756 UAE dirhams .0771240 .0778990 Swiss Frank 305.400 Bahraini dinars .7513970 .7589480 Egyptian Pound - Cash 39.950 Singapore Dollar 0.2222759 0.2282759 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.068 Bahrain Dinar 752.420 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.0021890 0.0022310 Jordanian dinar .3930000 .4110000 UAE Dirhams 77.355 Saudi riyals .0720000 .0770000 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.329 Thai Baht 0.0087829 0.0093829 Tunisian Dinar 175.830 Qatari Riyals 78.010 Arab Omani riyals .7366120 .7440150 Jordanian Dinar 402.420 Saudi Riyals 75.750 Bahraini Dinar 0.7475527 0.7560527 Egyptian pounds .0370000 .0440000 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.912 Jordanian Dinar 400.625 Egyptian Pound 0.0379986 0.0400286 Egyptian Pound 40.022 CUSTOMER TRANSFER RATES Syrian Lier 3.096 Ethiopeanbirr 0.0127555 0.0192555 Morocco Dirham 34.444 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.229 Ghanaian Cedi 0.1445228 0.1463128 US Dollar/KD .2841000 .2862000 Indian Rupees 4.872 Iranian Riyal 0.0000791 0.0000796 GB Pound/KD .4338920 .4370990 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Pakistani Rupees 2.880 Iraqi Dinar 0.0001727 0.0002327 Euro .3707360 .3734770 US Dollar Transfer 284.850 Bangladesh Taka 3.649 Jordanian Dinar 0.3953437 0.4028437 Swiss francs .3043390 .3065880 Euro 379.140 Philippines Pesso 6.580 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Canadian dollars .2795430 .2816100 Sterling Pound 445.220 Cyprus pound 697.155 Lebanese Pound 0.0001743 0.0001943 Danish Kroner .0497330 .0501010 Canadian dollar 280.640 Japanese Yen 3.890 Moroccan Dirhams 0.0223340 0.0463340 Swedish Kroner .0443660 .0446940 Turkish lira 149.830 Thai Bhat 9.280 Nigerian Naira 0.0012063 0.0018413 Australian dlr .2963730 .2985640 Swiss Franc 306.620 Syrian Pound 4.060 Omani Riyal 0.7273003 0.7383003 Hong Kong dlr .0365940 .0368650 Australian Dollar 269.330 Nepalese Rupees 3.145 Qatar Riyal 0.0774212 0.0782042 Saudi Riyal 0.0752667 0.0759067 Singapore dlr .2291130 .2308060 US Dollar Buying 283.650 Malaysian Ringgit 90.235 Japanese yen .0029600 .0028810 Sudanese Pounds 0.0462164 0.0467664 GOLD Syrian Pound 0.0027475 0.0029675 Indian Rs/KD .0000000 .0052870 Bahrain Exchange Company Sri Lanka rupee .0000000 .0022880 20 Gram 265.000 Tunisian Dinar 0.1743438 0.1803438 Pakistan rupee .0000000 .0029190 10 Gram 134.000 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT UAE Dirhams 0.0759634 0.0774134 Bangladesh taka .0000000 .0036810 5 Gram 70.000 Europe Yemeni Riyal 0.0012822 0.0013822 UAE dirhams .0773800 .0779520 British Pound 0.4373525 0.4463525 Bahraini dinars .7538810 .7594530 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Czech Korune 0.0063671 0.0183671 Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian dinar .0000000 .4048090 Danish Krone 0.0466696 0.0516698 Saudi Riyal/KD .0757800 .0763400 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Euro 0.3731536 0.3806536 Norwegian Krone 0.0451768 0.0503768 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Omani riyals .7382100 .7436660 Australian Dollar 275.75 283.000 Scottish Pound 0.4192063 0.4267063 US Dollar 285.400 Philippine Peso .0000000 .0069870 Canadian Dollar 283.56 283.000 Swedish Krona 0.0393869 0.0443869 Euro 377.050 Swiss Franc 311.19 299.000 Swiss Franc 0.3030890 0.3100890 Pound Sterling 442.350 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Euro 381.15 372.000 Australasia Canadian Dollar 277.550 US Dollar 283.85 288.000 Australian Dollar 0.2592788 0.2712788 Japanese Yen 2.925 Sterling Pound 448.70 438.500 ASIAN COUNTRIES New Zealand Dollar 0.2167300 0.2267300 Indian Rupee 5.030 Japanese Yen 3.00 3.300 Japanese Yen 2.901 Uganda Shilling 0.0001128 0.0001128 Egyptian Pound 40.245 Bangladesh Taka 3.660 3.740 America Indian Rupees 4.870 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.256 Indian Rupee 4.875 5.400 Pakistani Rupees 2.886 Canadian Dollar 0.2718698 0.2808698 Bangladesh Taka 3.677 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.220 2.460 Colombian Peso 0.0001446 0.0001626 Srilankan Rupees 2.231 Philippines Peso 6.768 Nepali Rupees 3.049 Nepali Rupee 3.148 3.420 US Dollars 0.2821000 0.2842500 Pakistan Rupee 2.902 Singapore Dollar 226.790 Pakistani Rupee 2.880 2.985 Asia Bahraini Dinar 760.050 Hongkong Dollar 36.693 UAE Dirhams 77.35 78.800 Bangladesh Taka 0.0036048 0.0036598 UAE Dirham 77.800 Bangladesh Taka 3.652 Bahraini Dinar 755.40 763.500 Cape Vrde Escudo 0.0031528 0.0033828 Philippine Peso 6.590 Chinese Yuan 0.0453644 0.0503644 Saudi Riyal 76.250 Egyptian Pound 39.90 40.500 *Rates are subject to change Thai Baht 9.227 Jordanian Dinar 403.98 415.000 Eritrea-Nakfa 0.0164167 0.0195167 BUSINESS THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

EU Parliament, IMF defend ECB’s bond-buying scheme

FRANKFURT: The European Parliament and the The head of the German central bank or bring down the borrowing costs for those countries. chiefs, I believe that what (ECB chief Mario Draghi) International Monetary Fund rode to the defence of Bundesbank Jens Weidmann-one of the most vocal “They finally found themselves in the position of did was coherent. And he came to the strong the European Central Bank yesterday as Germany’s critics of the scheme-already took the stand Tuesday, being able to finance their debts again. That means defence of the euro,” Schulz said. highest court examined the legality of one of the while the ECB’s case for the OMT programme was the risks (for German taxpayers) were actually Ever since the ECB unveiled the OMT to buy up ECB’s controversial anti-crisis measures. “Unusual cir- put by executive board member Joerg Asmussen. reduced,” Schulz told German public radio the sovereign debt of the euro area’s most debt- cumstances require unusual measures,” IMF chief The court reconvened for the second and final day of Deutschlandfunk. Schulz said the key issue in the wracked members last August, fears of a break-up of Christine Lagarde told the daily Sueddeutsche hearings yesterday, but is not scheduled to deliver its whole debate was how independent the ECB should the single currency have indeed receded. Europe’s Zeitung in an interview. “The ECB’s decision to charge judgement until after the September 22 general be in its decision-making. The Bundesbank and its storm-battered financial markets have enjoyed a to the rescue changed everything. The OMT (bond elections. president would be the first to protest if the German period of relative calm, without a single OMT ever purchase programme) averted a catastrophe,” she A group of politicians, lawyers and citizens have parliament tried to interfere in its independent deci- being carried out. Complaints against the euro- said. Germany’s Constitutional Court is currently lodged the complaint against the OMT, arguing that sion-making process, the parliamentary chief point- zone’s EFSF and ESM bailout funds were thrown out holding two days of hearings to decide whether the the ECB is creating risks for German taxpayers that ed out. by the Constitutional Court last year. And the bank ECB’s “Outright Monetary Transactions” scheme- their elected representatives cannot control. But EU When it finally makes its judgement, the constitu- has laid down very strict conditions if a country which is credited with bringing the euro-zone back Parliament president Martin Schulz similarly came to tional court “may give directives, laying down the wants to be eligible for support from the OMT from the brink of break-up last year is in line with the ECB’s defence. By announcing plans to buy up limits to which such measures can go. But I don’t scheme. Furthermore, the ECB has said it will decide German law or whether it breaches the central the sovereign bonds of debt-wracked countries such believe the court will rule that the ECB’s actions are on a case-by-case basis whether to grant a country bank’s mandate. as Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy, the ECB helped illegal,” Schulz said. “In contrast to many government access. — AFP India trade output growth slides to 2% ‘Urgent need’ for govt to kickstart reforms

NEW DELHI: India’s industrial output grew by a The output figures were more grim reading Capital goods output of machinery and other worse-than-expected two percent in April, offi- for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Congress- products, seen as a key sign of corporate invest- cial data showed yesterday, suggesting that the led government which is anxious for signs of a ment intentions, rose just 1.0 percent after recovery of Asia’s third-largest economy remains growth turnaround before fighting elections climbing nine percent in March. The govern- elusive. The two percent year-on-year output due in the first half of 2014. Output growth is ment forecasts the economy will grow by at growth of India’s factories, mines and utilities still far below double-digit rates in previous least six percent in the financial year that began undershot market expectations of a 2.4 percent years when India’s economy was booming. The April 1, after expanding by five percent last year- rise and was down from an upwardly revised 3.4 economy has been struggling under the weight its slowest pace in a decade. percent jump the previous month. The numbers of high interest rates, uncomfortably strong con- But Nomura’s Varma said she expected the dismayed business with the Associated sumer inflation and weak domestic and foreign economy to expand by just 5.6 percent as JAKARTA: Indonesian students wear masks with angry expressions during a protest Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India investment, as well as a string of corruption tepid demand prompts firms to cut production outside the presidential palace yesterday to denounce impending fuel price increas- branding them “pathetic” and the Confederation scandals. to prune inventories. Car sales slid by over 12 es, as the government plans to reduce a fuel subsidy. — AFP of Indian Industry (CII) saying they indicated “no The scandals have stalled the government’s percent last month from a year ago, according sign of a sustained recovery”. economic reform agenda after a blitz of liberali- to industry figures on Tuesday, as steep bor- Indonesia moves to back up There is an “urgent need” for the government sation initiatives last year. While the central bank rowing costs and consumer worry about the to kickstart growth-promoting investment by has cut rates three times since the start of the economy put the brakes on discretionary rupiah amid foreign outflow accelerating project clearances and reducing year following an aggressive hiking spree, bor- spending. Industrial output is also sluggish, energy shortages, CII chief Chandrijit Banerjee rowing costs remain high. Manufacturing, which experts say, due to bottlenecks caused by JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank has unleashing a giant bond-buying scheme in said. Despite the weak output, the central bank accounts for three-quarters of the Index of India’s dilapidated highways, ports, power moved to shore up its rupiah currency after April. Jakarta’s stock market plunged 3.5 was unlikely to cut interest rates further to kick- Industrial Production, grew 2.8 percent in April shortages and other infrastructure problems it hit a four-year low, as foreign investors percent on Tuesday and is down sharply start the economy, with the Indian rupee hover- year-on-year, down sharply from 4.2 growth in that restrains expansion. — AFP exit emerging markets due to expectations from its record high seen in May. However, ing at just above lifetime lows and retail price March. that huge stimulus schemes in the devel- it rebounded 1.91 percent yesterday after inflation still stubbornly elevated at a higher- oped world will soon end. Developing the Fasbi rate was hiked. than-forecast 9.3 percent, separate figures economies around the world are starting to The sell-off mirrors similar movements showed. see their stock markets and currencies tum- in other developing economies. India said “The combination of a downside surprise on ble on the belief that the US Federal it had intervened in currency markets industrial production and upside surprise on Reserve will pull the plug on its giant easy Tuesday after the rupee sank to a record consumer price inflation is not exactly what one money programme. low against the dollar owing to fund out- would have liked to have seen,” said CLSA econ- Bank Indonesia said it would raise the flows. The Thai baht has tumbled to a nine- omist Robert Prior-Wandesforde. “With the rate it pays lenders for overnight deposits, month low and its stock market is down rupee under significant depreciation pressure known as the Fasbi, by 25 basis point to more than 10 percent from May. Manila’s and no sign of an improving trade position, a 4.25 percent effective yesterday. Officials stock market is 12 percent down from its rate cut at the central bank’s 17th June meeting hope to encourage lenders to leave their May peak. There have also been big losses now looks a very long shot indeed,” he added. rupiah with the central bank, thereby for shares and currencies in other nations, Any rate reduction could push the rupee low- reducing money supply and in theory stop- including South Africa and Mexico. er against the dollar, making it tougher for India ping the currency from weakening further. “It feels like the party is ending,” Howard to fund its ballooning current account deficit- Following the announcement late Tuesday, Wong, managing director at Doric Capital the broadest measure of trade-with its imports the rupiah strengthened slightly. By yester- Corp in Hong Kong, told Dow Jones outdistancing exports. Nomura economist Sonal day afternoon it was at 9,933 rupiah Newswires. The rupiah, one of Asia’s worst Varma also said she expected no rate cut at the against the dollar, from 10,094 on Tuesday- performing currencies in the past year, was central bank’s June 17 meeting “given the sticky its lowest level since 2009. already under pressure owing to concern consumer price inflation and difficulties in Analysts said the fall was precipitated by about Indonesia’s widening current financing the current account deficit”. a sell-off in Indonesian bonds and stocks as account deficit, largely blamed on huge The rupee, which has depreciated by six per- investors fret about when the US Federal fuel subsidies. Economists said the timing cent over the past month, was trading at 58.20 Reserve will begin to taper its massive pro- of the rise in the Fasbi rate showed how rupees to the dollar after central bank interven- gramme of bond buying, known as quanti- worried policymakers were, since such tion Tuesday lifted it from a record low of 58.98. tative easing. The huge central bank spend- decisions are normally taken at central The Mumbai’s benchmark 30-share Sensex was AGARTALA: In this photograph, Indian labourers work at a steel factory on the outskirts of ing sprees and low rates in the West aimed bank policy meetings. down nearly half a percentage point at Agartala, India’s northeastern state of Tripura. — AFP at kickstarting growth had led investors to “The timing of this increase came as a 19,067.84 points following the data after being emerging markets in search of better surprise, no doubt reflecting central bank in positive territory in early trade. returns, sending stocks and currencies concerns that the currency could spin out soaring. But a pick-up in the US economy of control,” said Robert Prior-Wandesforde, has now made US assets and the dollar a Singapore-based economist from Credit look like a better and safer bet. The Bank of Suisse. The next meeting is on Thursday, Japan added to investor worries on when policymakers are expected to hold Middle East should nurture Tuesday when it decided to hold off any the benchmark interest rate at 5.75 percent fresh measures to boost its economy after for the 15th consecutive month. — AFP CSR for economic prosperity

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Civil society organizations, for their part, LONDON: A demonstrator from ‘Stop G8’ is pictured outside the offices of BAE Unfortunately, too many companies conduct expertise; and they tap the credibility and can form partnerships with private companies Systems yesterday during a protest against the G8 Summit. The G8 Summit will be these initiatives on an ad hoc basis that limits expertise of civil society organizations, public- to lend credibility to CSR initiatives, and can held in Northern Ireland on June 17 and 18, 2013. — AFP their effectiveness. For maximum impact, private partnerships and social business ven- monitor the performance of the private sector companies need to align CSR projects with tures. 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LONDON: Britain should end the uncertainty an 81 percent stake in the bank. Finance minis- scheme to boost bank lending - said this lack of year that offers banks cheap finance if they property purchases, but not a rise in house over long-term plans for state-controlled Royal ter George Osborne will signal that the time is clarity was damaging. lend more to support a sluggish economic prices, which he said were high already. Fisher Bank of Scotland, a senior Bank of England offi- right to offload the government’s shareholding “As a matter of market management, I think recovery. serves on both the Bank of England’s cial said yesterday. Paul Fisher, the BoE’s markets in an annual speech to financiers on June 19, it is the uncertainty about RBS which has been “Individual banks are now awash with liq- Monetary Policy Committee, which sets inter- director, said RBS’s ability to attract investors political and industry sources said on Monday, holding investors back,” Fisher said at an invest- uidity,” Fisher said, adding that he hoped that est rates, and its new Financial Policy and sustain lending was being hampered by a but he is not expected to explain how. ment conference in London. “People have businesses’ demand for loans would rise as Committee, which regulates the financial sys- lack of clarity over when it would be returned to Senior lawmakers are expected to report been saying to us that they don’t want to economic confidence returned. In April, a tem. Fisher is among the minority of MPC the private sector and whether it might be split shortly on whether it would be better to break invest in RBS or provide capital because they Funding for Lending Scheme was extended by members who have voted since February for up. up RBS instead. Outgoing Bank of England don’t know what is going to happen to the another year into 2015, and tweaked to give the central bank to buy more bonds with new- Britain’s government ploughed 45.8 billion Governor Mervyn King has said RBS would bank,” he added. Boosting bank lending is a banks a greater incentive to lend to small busi- ly minted money to aid the economy’s recov- pounds ($71.4 billion) of public money into RBS have benefited from a much more radical key priority for the BoE and Britain’s govern- nesses rather than home buyers. ery. Yesterday he said the economy still needed to save it from collapse in 2008, and now holds restructuring. Fisher - who is in charge of a BoE ment, which together set up a scheme last Fisher said the BoE wanted to see more support. —Reuters

Severn Trent deal blow hits merger funds

LONDON: Hedge funds that bet Severn Trent Europe and the cross-border big ticket deals would agree to a Canadian-led takeover are they thrive on - while the few takeovers that reeling from losses after the water company have emerged have left many funds wrong- refused to talk, casting further doubt on their footed. The average merger arbitrage fund is money-making abilities in an anaemic M&A up just 1.9 percent this year against a near 5 environment. The LongRiver consortium percent rise in the average hedge fund, data walked away after the British utility let the bid from Hedge Fund Research shows. Over the deadline expire on Tuesday, ignoring an effec- past three years merger arbitrage managers tive invitation to negotiate on price. have made 3.4 percent, while across all strate- That sent Severn Trent shares down 8.3 gies the average fund has gained 5 percent. percent yesterday, adding to falls on Monday “Investors are chasing the same few high- and leaving it below its pre-bid price, piling profile M&A opportunities and end up hit by up the losses for hedge funds that bought the same adverse events,” said Thierry Lucas, stock in the past three weeks expecting a deal founder of London-based hedge fund to be sealed. “It’s pretty disappointing. It looks Portland Hill. “I’ve been staying away from like the bid/ask spread wasn’t that wide, so it’s merger arb. This may change if the environ- perplexing,” said one hedge fund investor ment improves and we see a big wave of who spoke on condition of anonymity. “The M&A.” (just checking quote) bigger problem here is the current deals envi- Lionel Belka, partner at Paris-based hedge ronment.” fund Bernheim, Dreyfus & Co said the collapse It is impossible to calculate exactly how of Severn Trent dealtalks was not a depressing many shares were held in the hands of hedge sign for future M&A activity because it was a funds because UK regulations stipulate that very particular situation of a regulated com- investors must only publicly disclose stakes pany that attracts infrastructure investors for larger than 1 percent in a company under a its inflation-protected cash flows. “Given the takeover offer. Two US hedge fund giants, low offer and the asset scarcity, we did not get Elliott Capital Advisors and Davidson involved. The nature of the bidder also played Kempner European Partners, did tip the scale its part; it is always more difficult to bring a with stakes in Severn on June 7 equivalent to consortium in a bidding process with a board 1.27 percent and 1.05 percent respectively, than an individual buyer,” he said. but others will have smaller holdings. “Finally, the fact that this deal did not go People familiar with the market say the through is not similar to a definitive agree- deal attracted a number of hedge funds, ment not getting done.” UPS’s decision to though the short period between initial bid abandon its 5.2 billion euro bid for TNT in and collapse, and the lack of trading in Severn January left funds nursing potential losses of shares, ensured most funds’ bets were small - more than $700 million, sources said at the Davidson had to spend around 40 million time. Funds owned an estimated 30 percent pounds for the majority of its stake to earn of TNT shares before news European itself a regulatory filing. antitrust regulators would veto the deal, the Two of those sources estimated hedge sources said. Other losing positions this year funds owned around 5 percent of Severn’s include small wagers on Meda, currently in stock - by comparison, managers owned talks about a deal with India’s Sun almost a third of TNT Express when it was Pharmaceutical Industries, after shares in the under offer from rival United Parcel Service in Swedish drugmaker fell as prospects for a January. But losses on the Severn deal come takeover faded. The big hope for managers on top of a series of struggles this year for now is that a deal like Vodafone’s approach merger arbitrage funds who wager on the to buy Germany’s biggest cable company outcomes of bid attempts. Kabel Deutschland - announced yesterday - Most are grappling with a slowdown in becomes a prolonged bid battle from which new M&A deals this year - particularly in they can wring a profit. —Reuters US growth to pick up in second half of 2013

NEW YORK: The US economy should regain percent in the May poll. As analysts try to gauge momentum in the latter half of the year, improv- the timing of when the Fed will slow its $85 bil- ing from what will likely be a weak second quar- lion-a-month quantitative easing program, ter even as the sting of tighter fiscal policy keeps some expect the central bank could begin to cut growth restrained, a Reuters poll found. back by the end of the year. Still, economists Improving job and housing markets, along with expect the Fed will try not to proceed so quickly resilient consumer demand, should help to keep that it derails the still-fragile recovery. the world’s largest economy chugging along “If the US economy sags perilously in through 2013, setting it up for a stronger per- response to an announced winding down of formance next year. QE3, the Fed probably would reinstate QE,” said Still, it has to contend with the pressure of John Lonski, chief economist at Moody’s greater fiscal austerity out of Washington. Across Analytics Capital Markets Research Group. the board government spending cuts of $85 bil- Investors are also focused on who will take the lion went into effect in March, while the payroll top spot when Bernanke’s term as head of the tax holiday expired at the beginning of the year, Fed ends in January. The vast majority of those raising taxes for many Americans. That belt tight- polled expect the top spot to be filled by Fed ening is expected to slow growth in the current Vice Chair Janet Yellen. —Reuters quarter, with the latest data already pointing to an economy that has hit a soft patch. A Reuters poll of 88 contributors found econ- BAE Systems omists now expect the US economy to grow at an annualized 1.7 percent in the second quarter, from 1.5 percent in the previous poll. However, names new that is slower than the 2.4 percent growth rate recorded in the first three months of the year. chairman But the economy will pick back up to a 2.2 per- LONDON: British arms maker BAE Systems cent growth rate in the third quarter and is pre- appointed yetserday business veteran Roger dicted to improve from there, hitting 3 percent Carr as its new chairman, replacing Dick Olver by the same time next year. who came under pressure to step aside after “The consensus is the US is getting better, the collapse last year of the company’s pro- healthier, and once the fiscal drag wanes, pri- posed mega-merger with European aero- vate sector strength will show through,” said space group EADS. Carr, 66, is presently chair- Michael Gapen, senior U.S. economist at man of British energy group Centrica and Barclays Capital. The effects of tighter fiscal poli- recently stepped down as president of the cy will likely be more evenly distributed through CBI, Britain’s main business lobbying group. the year than some are forecasting, said Gapen, “BAE Systems plc is pleased to announce that who expects momentum in the private sector Sir Roger Carr...will succeed Dick Olver as will become more evident in the early months chairman in the first quarter 2014, following a of next year. The unemployment rate is seen transition period,” the defence group said in a averaging 7.5 percent for the year, only just statement. Olver, who will leave after nine below the 7.6 percent most recently reported by years in the role, had faced pressure to resign the government for May. Hiring is expected to from BAE’s biggest shareholders after last average 163,000 jobs a month in the second October’s merger collapse. quarter and rise to 200,000 a month by the sec- An attempt to create the biggest aero- ond quarter of next year, almost unchanged space and defence group in the world from last month’s poll. became mired in the quicksand of politics However, at a constant rate of May’s 175,000 and eventually failed. The dream stopped job additions per month, it would take roughly short when both groups scuppered further over a year to get US employment back to pre- talks over irreconcilable differences between recession levels. The improving labor market, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany. along with recent comments from Federal BAE’s biggest shareholder, fund manager Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, have stirred Invesco Perpetual, had in any case publicly worries the Fed could reduce its current stimu- opposed plans for a tie-up, arguing that it lus efforts before long. failed to see the strategic logic of a deal. The Fed has said it will keep the federal funds Following the appointment of Carr, whose rate near zero until the unemployment rate name had been widely touted in the media drops to at least 6.5 percent as long as inflation ahead of yesterday’s announcement, BAE stays close to its 2 percent target. The central Systems’ share price was showing a gain of bank has also said it will continue its bond pur- 0.48 percent to 394.5 pence on London’s chases until the labor outlook improves sub- benchmark FTSE 100 index, which was flat at stantially. Consumer price inflation is expected 6,340.82 points compared with Tuesday’s to rise 1.5 percent for the year, its lowest yearly close. —AFP rate since 2009, down from predictions of 1.7 THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 BUSINESS Vodafone moves for Kabel Deutschland Vodafone could pay for deal with existing resources

LONDON/FRANKFURT: British mobile firm Verizon Wireless, which its joint partner Verizon on 7.2. These include Liberty Global on 7.8. Vodafone has approached Kabel Deutschland Communication has said it would like to buy in about a bid for Germany’s biggest cable opera- one of the world’s biggest deals. Stealing a march tor that could top 7 billion euros ($9.3 billion) Quad-play services have caught on rapidly in and help fend off competition in its most impor- Expensive markets like France and Spain where they have tant European market. The world’s second- Germany is Vodafone’s largest market exclud- been pioneered by major local companies France biggest mobile operator has long been linked ing its venture in the United States and it has Telecom and Telefonica. Germany is some way with a move for the cable group as it seeks to recently negotiated a wholesale deal with behind and buying Kabel Deutschland could meet the demands of customers who increas- Deutsche Telekom (DT) that would allow it to allow Vodafone to steal a march on Deutsche ingly want to take television, broadband, mobile rent lines from the fixed-line group to offer TV Telekom. Vodafone owns some fixed lines in and fixed-line services - so-called “quad play” - and broadband services. “What might perturb Europe, including in Germany, but only offers from one provider. investors is that this approach comes so soon quad-play services in Portugal. Analysts at Espirito Vodafone picked Goldman Sachs to examine after Vodafone signed a wholesale DSL deal with Santo said there would be significant synergies for MADRID: Unemployed people and members of the unemployed assembly a possible 10-billion-euro bid, including debt, DT that was seen and touted as a solution to Vodafone from migrating some of its fixed-line group gather for a meeting as they camp in a park to protest against unem- earlier this year and its renewed interest could their convergent needs,” Deutsche Bank analysts customer base on to Kabel Deutschland’s cable ployment and precarious work yesterday. —AP help the group better compete against mobile said. infrastructure, possibly worth as much as 16 euros operators, which are slashing prices, and against “To then approach KDG suggests that this is per Kabel Deutschland share. the pan-European cable group Liberty Global, merely an infill and that infrastructure owner- They said the deal would also help defend its US seeks ‘credibility’ which has been on an acquisition spree. Shares ship is ultimately necessary to provide a fully market share in Germany, including against the in Vodafone, which went ex-dividend yesterday, competitive convergent offer. Unsurprisingly possibility of Kabel Deutschland ramping up its fell over 4 percent, as some analysts speculated this is likely to read across into other markets.” own mobile offering in partnership with for troubled Peru mine the group might seek similar deals in other One person familiar with Vodafone’s thinking Telefonica. Citi analyst Simon Weeden said countries. Kabel Deutschland shares jumped said the Deutsche Telekom deal would strength- Vodafone could finance a deal through its own LIMA: US mining behemoth Newmont, on line, “for the remainder of the year, the over 9 percent to a new high of 82.4 euros, valu- en its hand if and when it comes to negotiate balance sheet. Vodafone has indicated it would be which plans to build a controversial $4.8- company will only be working on the con- ing the business at about 7.2 billion euros. with Kabel Deutschland. “Vodafone has the willing to move to a lower credit rating of BBB+ for billion gold and copper mine in Peru, struction of access roads, environmental Vodafone sent a letter by email to Kabel option not to buy fixed assets in Germany now an interim period to accommodate a deal. vowed the project only will go forward in a management and sediment control, as well Deutschland announcing its interest and indicat- that it has the wholesale deal with Deutsche Vodafone had 32 million customers in socially and environmentally responsible as social investment projects aimed to ing a price, a person familiar with the matter Telekom that allows it to sell converged offers,” Germany at the end of March, making it the way. The so-called Conga mining project, maximize the community benefits of said. However that early offer was deemed to be the person said. A banker advising telecom biggest mobile operator in the country. Kabel which is due to begin next year, has been Chailhuagon reservoir,” said the statement too low by Kabel Deutschland, a second source companies who is not involved in this deal said Deutschland is Germany’s largest cable operator the scene of deadly clashes between secu- issued by Newmont subsidiary Yanacocha. said. Both companies confirmed the approach, Kabel Deutschland was expensive and was with about 15 million of the 28 million homes rity forces and demonstrators who fear it Newmark said that last month anti-min- but gave no further details. Any deal would be sceptical the two groups would be able to passed by cable. Vodafone usually works with will pollute lakes and rivers on which they ing activists invaded Yanacocha’s Conga Vodafone’s largest since 2007. Vodafone Chief agree a price. According to ThomsonReuters Goldman Sachs and UBS on acquisition deals. A depend to drink and farm. The company property in Peru and attacked the police Executive Vittorio Colao said earlier this year he Starmine, Kabel Deutschland shares trade at an source close to the matter said earlierthis year insisted in a statement issued Monday that who were onsite protecting local contract could afford to do deals in Europe without hav- enterprise value (equity plus debt) to core earn- that Morgan Stanley was advising Kabel it will be mindful of possible adverse envi- workers and their equipment. The alleged ing to sell his prized asset, a stake in US group ings ratio of 10.1 times, compared with peers Deutschland. —Reuters ronmental impacts, and is committed to attack prompted the company to issue a improving relations with residents of the statement urging local protest leaders “to Cajamarca region, who in large numbers embrace good-faith dialogue and renounce oppose the project. violent provocations and vandalism that Lululemon’s “The company is implementing signifi- threaten everyone’s safety and the liveli- cant efforts not only to recover credibility hood of workers from local communities. in Cajamarca, but also to increase the level Violence came to a boiling point last shares fall of understanding and social acceptance of year, when at least five people were killed the Conga Project,” the statement said. The and many more injured during clashes after CEO open-pit project, located some 3,700 against the Conga mining project. The meters (12,140 feet) above sea level, protests were joined by more than 1,000 involves moving the water from four lakes demonstrators and were met by police fir- announces exit high in the Andes mountains into reser- ing tear gas and wielding batons, as the voirs the company would build. Peru government declared a state of emer- NEW YORK: Lululemon Athletica’s CEO Christine Day Chief among these is increasing “water gency and mobilized security forces. The may not be a household name to the athletic wear storage capacity and providing year-round Conga project was approved in 2010 by company’s legions of loyal shoppers. But for investors, availability to downstream users,” the com- then president Alan Garcia’s government. she’s the face of the chain. Lululemon’s shares plunged pany said. Newmont said it is in the process His successor President Ollanta Humala 17 percent and several Wall Street analysts downgrad- of building water reservoirs that “will more also has voiced support for the project, ed their ratings on the stock on Tuesday, a day after the than double the capacity” at nearby while insisting on environmental safe- company announced that Day, 51, planned to step Chailhuagon Lake. Until those facilities go guards. —AFP down. Under Day’s leadership over the past five years, Lululemon has achieved meteoric growth by attracting yogis and others willing to shell out $100 for yoga pants. British banks announce In a call to investors late Monday, Day didn’t elabo- rate on why she was leaving, but said she would stick Libor rate-setting reform around until a successor is named. The company, ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani labourer loads a sack of onions onto a truck at the meanwhile, said it has formed a search committee for a main vegetable and fruit market yesterday. Pakistan’s cash-strapped gov- LONDON: The British Bankers’ Association while shortly expected to present propos- new CEO. “It was a personal decision of mine,” she said. ernment has set a target of 4.4 percent economic growth for the coming fis- yesterday announced changes to Libor als to tighten up oversight of key financial “It’s never a perfect time to leave a company that you cal year, the finance minister said, while promising new measures to tackle interest-rate transparency in a bid to avoid a market benchmarks, especially of interest love.” The news shocked many analysts who say that crippling power cuts. —AFP repeat of last year’s rate-rigging scandal. rates, officials said last week. A source Day’s departure creates a hole in leadership at a time The BBA said publication of banks’ individ- close to the issue said a key element could when Lululemon can least afford it. The company, ual submissions of the Libor interbank lend- involve moving Libor, or London Interbank which operates stores in Australia, and New Zealand, More big deals between ing rate would be embargoed for three Offered Rate, from London to Paris where among other countries outside North America, is facing months in a move aimed at avoiding it would be supervised by the European growing pains as it expands further internationally into renewed manipulation of the borrowing Securities and Markets Authority. markets such as London. It also is encountering chal- China and US expected cost as occurred in the past. It added in a Libor is calculated daily, using estimates lenges at home. The announcement comes three NEW YORK: Chinese companies will look to government also places strict limits on foreign statement that the change, which follows from banks of their own interbank rates. months after the Vancouver-based company pulled acquire major US media and technology com- investment. recommendations of a review initiated by However, the system has been found to be some of its popular yoga pants off the shelves for being panies in the coming years while the United The most prominent recent example of a the British government, would take effect open to abuse, with some traders lying too sheer. States will resign itself to smaller deals and big Chinese entertainment deal is Dalian from July 1. about borrowing costs to boost trading And it follows another high-profile leadership joint ventures, according to a new study Wanda’s $2.6 billion acquisition of AMC The Wheatley Review, published last positions or make their bank seem more change: Lululemon’s founder Chip Wilson, who started released on Tuesday by law firm Manatt, Theaters, the second-largest theater chain in September, had stated that the “BBA should secure. The BBA on Wednesday added that the company in 1998, stepped down as chief innova- Phelps and Phillips. Entertainment and media the United States. Executives on both sides publish individual Libor submissions after as part of the reforms, publication of same- tion and branding officer last year. He remains as chair- deal making between the two countries has said that movie theaters remained the most three months to reduce the potential for day Libor rates for loans priced in euros last- man. “This is just throwing more uncertainty on the accelerated in recent years, with more than popular target for acquisitions and invest- submitters to attempt manipulation, and to ing one week and one month will cease complexities of the challenges of growth they’re fac- $20 billion in acquisitions in 2012. That is a ment given the explosion of the Chinese film reduce any potential interpretation of sub- from July 31. ing,” said John Morris, a retail analyst at BMO Capital sharp uptick after the volume of deals market. “China is a vast market that has, by missions as a signal of creditworthiness”. The Libor scandal erupted last year Markets, who closely follows Lululemon. dropped during the worst of the worldwide comparison, incredibly few movie theaters,” The BBA yesterday agreed with the recom- when Barclays bank was fined £290 million Analysts say Day will be difficult to replace. After financial crisis. Conner said. mendation, adding however that individual ($470 million, 363 million euros) by British spending more than 20 years at Starbucks, where she The study is based on the viewpoints of Companies on both sides of the Pacific bank submissions would “remain available and US regulators for attempted manipula- helped spearhead its expansion in Asia. Day joined 100 executives from the United States and also share the same obstacles to making deals in real-time to the Libor benchmark admin- tion of Libor and Euribor interbank rates Lululemon in January 2008 as an executive vice presi- China, as collected by Mergermarket. “We are - the intransigence of their respective govern- istrators for the purposes of calculating the between 2005 and 2009. Royal Bank of dent of retail operations and became CEO in June of seeing an increase in the value of cross-bor- ments and information. A majority of respon- rate and for monitoring and surveillance”. Scotland and Swiss lender UBS have since that year. Day is credited with taking the brand with a der investments in entertainment and media dents expected relations between the two BBA chief executive Anthony Browne also received heavy fines over alleged rig- little over 70 stores with $274 million in revenue right year after year,” Lindsay Conner, co-chair of countries to either stay the same or improve, said: “Restoring confidence in Libor as a ging of Libor-a flagship instrument used all before she took the helm to a business that now oper- Manatt’s entertainment division, told but the Chinese were less optimistic. Of those reliable benchmark is an absolute priority over the world, affecting what banks, busi- ates 218 locations with revenue of $1.4 billion in the TheWrap. “Americans are most interested in that felt the relations would change, more felt for the BBA and we have been working nesses and individuals pay to borrow mon- latest year. access to Chinese markets. Getting a foothold it would get worse than get better. hard with regulatory authorities and the ey. Euribor is the euro-zone equivalent. The Lululemon earned $47.3 million, or 32 cents per in that market is critical.” US investors want more information and government to put in place the necessary fallout meanwhile risks becoming much share, for the quarter that ended May 5. That’s com- Yet based on the executives polled, Chinese want less. The Americans find it diffi- reforms ahead of it transferring to a new wider, with analysts claiming that lenders pared with $46.6 million, or 32 cents per share, in the American companies will settle for acquiring cult to conduct the proper due diligence owner.” The BBA is to lose its role of Libor could face massive lawsuits, since mort- first quarter last year. Revenue increased 21 percent to “family-owned and small business,” while before completing a deal while Chinese rate-setter in the wake of the rigging crisis. gage rates passed onto customers were $345.8 million. That beat Wall Street’s expectations for Chinese companies are looking to fully investors bristle against American require- The European Commission was mean- influenced by Libor. —AFP the quarter. Analysts, on average, were anticipating acquire much larger companies to “meet con- ments of information disclosure. That being earnings of 30 cents per share on revenue of $341.4 sumer growth.” The growth of the Chinese said, executives still expect a flood of new million, according to research firm FactSet During Day’s market is part of the reason for this discrepan- deals in the coming years. “America has Wall tenure, Lululemon’s share price also has increased by cy, but Chinese regulations play a larger role, Street and China has the Great Wall, but the Japan’s Uniqlo set to open more than fivefold. Lululemon’s shares fell $14.25 to Conner said. Many of China’s largest compa- walls on both sides are starting to crack,” close at $68.03 on Tuesday, the day after the announce- nies are owned by the state and the Chinese Conner said. —Reuters stores in B’desh in tie-up ment of Day’s departure. But the company’s shares have traded as high as $82.50 in the past 52 weeks. DHAKA: Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo with Yunus, who pioneered micro-loans, to “What she has accomplished has been breathtak- will open stores in Bangladesh in a joint set up Grameen Uniqlo as a social business ing,” said Faye Landes, an analyst at Cowen and Co. “She Pacific trade pact venture to tap into the nation’s growing to produce clothes in Bangladesh for the has grown the company while maintaining a non-mass middle class, the joint business said yester- nation’s poor. The clothes are currently feel of the brand.” Landes also noted that Day, who day. Fast Retailing, which owns Uniqlo, has sold by women door-to-door or from their wears Lululemon clothes and is an avid hiker and yoga worries Obama base teamed with Grameen Healthcare, run by homes in a bid to help them gain financial enthusiastic, often visits the stores much that the man- Bangladesh’s Nobel Peace laureate independence. Profits from sales have agers know her. “She is charismatic,” Landes said. But WASHINGTON: Lawmakers from President Barack that has devastated our manufacturing base through Muhammad Yunus, to initially open two been reinvested back into the business, the snafu with the yoga pants that were too sheer has Obama’s Democratic Party voiced alarm Tuesday over the offshoring of American production and American stores in Dhaka. The stores, to be operated Grameen Uniqlo says on its website. been difficult for Lululemon. The company blamed the a proposed trans-Pacific trade pact, saying negotia- jobs,” the letter said. Lawmakers from the rival by the tie-up Grameen Uniqlo, will be the But Uniqlo attracted controversy last issue on a style change and production problems. The tions were too secretive and could lead to US job loss- Republican Party have sought a renewal of fast-track first in Bangladesh from a leading global month for not signing up to a new safety company, which hired a new team to oversee the mak- es. A letter signed by a majority of first-term authority, which ended in 2007, as a way to speed up retailer. pact for Bangladesh’s garment factories, ing of the pants, previously said that it anticipated los- Democrats in the House of Representatives said that work on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other trade Although home to millions of poor, following the country’s worst industrial ing $57 million to $67 million because of the pants talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which Obama agreements. Bangladesh also has a 30 million-strong disaster that killed more than 1,100 peo- issue. has billed as a signature priority, have progressed in Obama has not formally sought fast-track authori- middle class, one of the largest in Asia, ple. The company, which has 1,200 stores Day said on the Monday call that the company was “extreme secrecy.” The lawmakers vowed to resist ty from Congress but his nominee to be US Trade thanks to economic growth of around six worldwide, said it was still studying the able to get the product back into stores within 90 days efforts to give Obama “fast-track” trade promotion Representative, Mike Froman, told his confirmation percent annually over the last decade. pact. The April 24 disaster highlighted of having pulled it. But the problem followed three oth- authority-which would let his team negotiate a deal, hearing that the administration supported the “They are the first step towards a vision of appalling worker conditions in the $20 bil- er quality control issues in the past 12 months. with Congress then voting up or down without the step.The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday easi- a chain of multiple stores across the coun- lion garment making industry, the world’s Lululemon also is encountering other challenges. The opportunity to make changes. ly approved Froman, now Obama’s deputy national try, providing quality, comfortable and second largest after China. European company acknowledged during Monday’s call that “Congress needs to work together to get security adviser for international economics, to his affordable clothing manufactured by brands and major supermarket buyers some of its new spring styles didn’t sell as planned. As a American trade policy back on track not give away its new role, meaning that his confirmation by the full locals, for locals,” Grameen Uniqlo said in a have committed to the agreement and its result, it has had to discount more than expected. authority to do so,” said the letter spearheaded by Senate is virtually assured. Senator Max Baucus, a statement. fire and building inspection regime in the Lululemon also said it had too many short jackets and Representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin.”Reducing Democrat who heads the committee and a supporter Details of the Dhaka stores will be wake of the tragedy. Some major US retail- not enough long ones and was working to fix that our authority to ensure our trade agreements serve of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, called on the Senate announced at a press briefing on Saturday. ers have however refused to join the pact issue. —AP the public interest will undermine our efforts to create to approve Froman quickly so he can “hit the ground Uniqlo announced in 2010 it was teaming promoted by workers’ rights groups.—AFP American jobs and to reform a misguided trade policy running” on an “ambitious trade agenda.” —AFP BUSINESS THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 TAKREEM hosts Jury Qatar move hints at Gulf Board Reunion currency shifts to come PARIS: Following a thorough examination of the Dr Mohamed Mansour, Carlos Ghosn, Marc Levy, Dr finalistsí files, TAKREEM Jury Board convened in Paris Leila Sharaf, and Raja Sidawi. This meeting was DUBAI: A statement on foreign exchange pol- easy to administer, said Farouk Soussa, pressure to adopt new currency systems looks to agree on the laureates in the following fields: chaired by the former US Ambassador in Lebanon, icy by Qatar’s central bank governor has struck Citigroup’s chief economist for the region. “So set to increase as Gulf economies diversify Humanitarian and Civic Services, Environmental Dr Vincent Battle. The Jury Board Reunion was then a nerve in financial markets across the Gulf, long as oil remains priced in US dollars and beyond oil and gas. All of the GCC countries Development and Sustainability, Scientific and followed by a dinner at the Intercontinental Paris Le reminding investors that decades of currency the region’s exports are dominated by oil, are scrambling to develop non-energy indus- Technological Achievement, Innovation in Grand, Salon Opera. stability will not last forever. Five of the six oil then there will be strong reasons for sticking tries, deepen their capital markets and create Education, Cultural Excellence, Arab Woman of the TAKREEM initiative was granted the active and exporters in the Gulf Cooperation Council to the current pegs,” said Simon Evenett, pro- more private sector jobs for their citizens so Year Award, Young Entrepreneurship, Outstanding valuable support of the following supporting part- (GCC) - Saudi Arabia, the United Arab fessor of economics at the University of St they can ride out the next sharp drop in oil Corporate Leadership and Exceptional International ners: Consolidated Contracting Company (CCC); Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain - fix their Gallen in Switzerland. prices, whenever that comes. The rise of shale Contribution to Arab Society. Renault-Nissan Alliance; Salam International currencies against the US dollar under But the pegs also have major disadvan- oil technology in the United States, which is The announcement of the laureates will take Investment Ltd; Alsumaria; TOTAL SA; Chopard; and arrangements dating back as far as the 1970s. tages. Gulf countries have little room to con- boosting energy supplies there, has added to place during TAKREEM Awards Ceremony to be held Projacs. Founded by renowned media figure, But late last month, Qatar central bank chief duct their own interest rate policy; to avoid the sense of urgency in the Gulf over the past in November 2013. The Jury Board this year included Ricardo Karam, TAKREEM is an initiative committed Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al-Thani suggested excessive flows of money into and out of the year. To stay competitive in this new environ- Sheikha Mai Al-Khalifa, Shaikha Paula Al-Sabah, Dr to shaping a clear perception of Arabs broadly and economic trends might eventually push Qatar dollar, they mostly need to keep their interest ment, Gulf states may need flexible currencies. Hanan Ashrawi, Dr Nouha Al-Hegelan, AndrÈ to inspiring both present and future generations to into allowing its currency to fluctuate. rates close to US levels, even if the condition “Sustained differences in inflation rates Azoulay, Dr Lakhdar Brahimi, Prof Alain Carpentier, contribute actively to advancement in all fields. In comments to Reuters, he said the coun- of their economies is very different. And Gulf between the peggers and the US have a big try might one day need a more flexible cur- economies can find themselves at the mercy impact on competitiveness over time. That’s rency, though it was not at present consider- of sharp swings in the global value of the dol- important as many Gulf governments want ing any change to the riyal’s peg. “With lar. For example, the onset of the global credit to diversify their economies and may be increasing integration in international trade, crisis caused the dollar to plunge in 2007 and tempted to devalue to boost competitive- services, and asset markets, a higher degree of 2008, helping push inflation up sharply in the ness,” Evenett said. Alkhater suggested Gulf exchange rate flexibility may become more Gulf states. This fuelled speculation in the cur- states might want to look at a Singapore-style desirable to ensure external stability and inter- rency forwards market, which ultimately currency system. The Singapore dollar is national competitiveness of our exports,” proved incorrect, that they might have to allowed to trade inside an adjustable band, Sheikh Abdullah said. It was believed to be abandon their pegs. with the central bank buying and selling dol- the first time in years that a top Gulf policy Khalid Alkhater, director of research and lars to prevent moves outside it. Such a “man- maker had publicly hinted at the possibility of monetary policy at the Qatari central bank, cit- aged float” could be technically difficult to a country removing its peg and letting its ed the threat of inflation when he said in a operate, however, and it might become a tar- exchange rate fluctuate more freely in speech last month that Qatar and other Gulf get of attacks by speculators. So Gulf coun- response to market forces. states should consider moving to more flexi- tries could hesitate to adopt such a system, at In reaction, prices of 12-month foreign ble exchange rates. “We in the GCC need more least initially. exchange forward contracts for Qatar’s riyal, than an outdated four-decade-old, simple Another option would be for GCC states to Saudi Arabia’s riyal and the United Arab uni-instrument, uni-tool macroeconomic poli- form a common currency which, backed by Emirates dirham - agreements to trade them cy framework,” he said, stressing that his the combined weight of their economies, FASTtelco launches FT versus the dollar a year from now - all fell remarks did not reflect the central bank’s offi- would be strong enough to trade internation- slightly. Investors were assuming that since cial view. “This framework was suitable for the ally. The GCC has discussed this idea for years, Market Watch for KSE those countries ran big trade surpluses, any earlier stages of development. However, the but political divisions between governments, greater exchange rate freedom would, initially world has changed.” and the troubled history of the euro, seem to at least, cause their currencies to appreciate Pressure for the Gulf to change its currency be hindering that proposal. So the most likely KUWAIT: FASTtelco, the leading internet service companies in Kuwait Stock Exchange Market, and against the dollar, traders said. pegs still appears much less than it was in outcome may be for Gulf countries to peg provider in Kuwait, specializing in providing innova- the movement of its traded shares. So far, Gulf policy makers outside Qatar 2007-2008. Qatari riyal forwards imply a 0.1 their currencies to “baskets” of several curren- tive Internet and data communications solutions, has In addition, FASTtelco has introduced a new mini- have not echoed Sheikh Abdullah, and GCC percent weakening of the currency in the next cies instead of merely to the dollar. Kuwait, successfully launched the innovative “FT Market version of the software (FT Market Watch Lite) on countries will not abandon their currency 12 months; in April 2008, the market was bet- the sixth member of the GCC, has operated a Watch Service”, a unique value added service rededi- the iPhone and Android which enables users to pegs lightly. The arrangements have mostly ting on a 4.9 percent appreciation. Qatar’s currency basket since 2007. cated to monitor Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE). This obtain real-time information about the stock market worked well for them over the decades, pro- inflation is rising as it embarks on multi-bil- The baskets would include the currencies service enables brokerage firms and users to receive prices and transactions via smart phones and on the viding a source of predictability in one of the lion-dollar infrastructure projects, and a of major trading partners such as the euro real-time updates on Kuwait Stock Exchange transac- go. The smart phone apps are to be downloaded world’s most volatile regions. The pegs have stronger currency might help ease external zone and China. This could make Gulf states tions through accessing secured technical software conveniently via the iTunes App store, and Android helped to prevent any runs on Gulf currencies inflationary pressure. But its inflation rate was less vulnerable to swings of the dollar, acting as a window for Kuwait Stock Exchange’s tick- Play Store. On his part, Abdulwahab Ahmad Al- during crises such as the Iraq wars and ten- still only 3.7 percent in April this year, well though because Kuwait’s basket is heavily er and index enabling the users to follow the market Nakib, Chairman and Managing Director of Al-Deera sions over Iran’s disputed nuclear program. below the 15 percent record hit in 2008. “I weighted toward the dollar, it had little suc- orders without disconnection. Holding, and CEO of FASTtelco, said “This product Also, Gulf economies depend heavily on oil don’t see de-pegging in the near future in any cess in lowering inflation during the spike of comes to meet an urgent need demanded by exports and oil is internationally traded in dol- GCC country, as inflation is still in the low sin- 2008. Regardless of what currency models Kuwait Stock Exchange traders, because it will lars, making export earnings more reliable. gle digits and we don’t expect it to rise very the Gulf states choose, change may be enable them to get real-time information through a The currency pegs limit balance sheet risks sharply over the next one to two years,” said approaching. Citigroup’s Soussa said Qatar secured and efficient network”, adding that the con- since much of the Gulf’s external assets are Khatija Haque, senior economist at Emirates was unlikely to change its peg in the next cept of launching this service in it’s software and held in dollars, while Gulf monetary policies NBD in Dubai. year, but “over a 10-year horizon, the change smart phone application form, was the fruit of remain predictable, widely understood and But in the long term - perhaps a decade - is extremely likely”. — Reuters intense market research, aimed to enhance and facilitate the Kuwait Stock Exchange monitoring process. Al-Nakib concluded by saying, “ FASTtelco is ranked as a pioneer in the field of using the most advanced communication channels in the brokerage and investment industries”. He noted that the strength of FASTtelco relies on the fact that it under- stands the clients’ demands, hence directing its investments in the next generation networks, which Abdulwahab Al-Nakib as a result enables FASTtelco to offer the best con- nectivity and data solutions among the data com- According to FASTtelco, this service will provide munication companies. quantitative and qualitative data for its clients, espe- Al-Nakib asserted that FASTtelco’s services to the cially investors, Stock Exchange dealers and those brokerage sector won’t be only about providing soft- who are interested in the stock exchange market ware but also to understand their true needs, assist- KUWAIT: Michel Accad, Gulf Bank CEO, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Saqqaf, URC CEO and the senior management team from Gulf Bank activities. Moreover, This service and its software pro- ing them in reaching their maximum efficiency and and URC at the event. vide information about transaction details of listed work flow levels. Gulf Bank is Joint Lead Manager Air Arabia starts twice for URC’s KD 60m bond issue weekly service to Yerevan KUWAIT: Gulf Bank recently hosted an evening at Sheraton Hotel ship together.” Michel Accad, Gulf Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low- will depart on the same days, leaving Yerevan at 12:35 to announce their appointment as Joint Lead Manager in a five said: “The support we have received from the local investment cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, and arriving in Sharjah at 15.40 (local time). year KD 60 million bond issue for United Real Estate Company community is a clear indication of the strength of the issuer and announced yesterday that it will begin offering a twice “Armenia is rapidly emerging as a must-visit desti- (URC), a leading real estate development company in the Middle the strong local demand from the investment community. The weekly service to Yerevan, Armenia, from August 2013. nation for tourists seeking great culture and historya- East. The bond has been rated BBB- with a positive outlook by opportunity to subscribe to the bond will be providing our cus- Around three hours flight time from the UAE, longside fantastic scenery and outdoor activities,” said Capital Intelligence. The event was also an opportunity for Gulf tomers with a steady income and an enhanced yield for their Armenia’s diverse landscape comprises mountains, Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia. Bank to offer this investment opportunity to its private and corpo- investment portfolios compared to fixed deposits. Our role in this forests, lakes and waterfalls. The ancient city of “Yerevan adds further strength to our already compre- rate clients. bond marks a significant milestone for Gulf Bank in both provid- Yerevan is the country’s capital and one of the oldest hensive network of destinations in Eastern Europe, The evening commenced with a presentation from URC’s CEO, ing our customers with a wide range of diversified investment continuously inhabited cities in the world, offering a and continues the rapid route expansion we have Mohammed Ahmed Al-Saqqaf, introducing URC as the regions’ opportunities and utilising our own skills as a bond arranger and wide array of museums, parks, restaurants and sight- enjoyed since the beginning of the year.” leading real estate development company with total assets of KD structurer. We are very pleased to partner with United Real Estate seeing opportunities. Yerevan is Air Arabia’s fifth new route in 2013 and 556.6 as of December 31, 2012. URC’s majority shareholder is Company in this venture and we are optimistic that this agree- Flights will depart from Sharjah International 86th worldwide from the carriers operating hubs in Kuwait Projects Holding Company (KIPCO), one of the largest and ment will be the first of many similar collaborations in the future.” Airport on Tuesdays and Fridays at 08:30, arriving at the UAE, Morocco and Egypt. Air Arabia will com- most diversified holding companies in the region. Al-Saqqaf high- Zvartnots International Airport at 11.15. Return flights mence Armenia operations on August 16, 2013. lighted URC’s projects and strategy moving forward, as well as the strong financial position of the issuer. During his presentation, Al-Saqqaf said, “The five-year bond will mature in 2018 and will be issued in two tranches, subject to investor demand. One of the tranches will pay a fixed interest rate of 5.75 percent while the other will pay a floating interest rate of 3.25 percent above the CBK discount rate. Subscribing customers will enjoy a Kuwaiti dinar denominated fixed income investment opportunity which will deliver regular income in the form of quar- terly coupon payments with redemption at maturity of the five year term. We are very pleased to be partnering with Gulf Bank and look forward to a long standing, mutually beneficial relation- URC’s CEO Mohammed Ahmed Al-Saqqaf FATCA to impact Kuwait financial services industry

KUWAIT: The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act invest in a U.S. asset, whether for itself or any client Withholding”. There are a variety of reporting require- as to make it difficult for any financial institution to (FATCA) was enacted in 2010 by the US Congress to tar- (American or not), must enter into an agreement with ments for US citizens and residents, including individu- operate unless it complies with the FATCA regime by get non-compliance by U.S. taxpayers using foreign the IRS for four main reasons: als, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates, registering with the IRS. Such institutions will need to accounts. FATCA requires foreign financial institutions • To review its existing account base and identify any involving foreign accounts. The willful failure to comply do this as other US and FATCA compliant institutions (e.g., banks, and investment and asset management American citizen or resident who is the beneficial with these requirements can be prosecuted as criminal are likely to refuse to deal with a non-FATCA registered companies) (FFIs) to report information about financial owner of its accounts, whether title is held individ- offenses under US law and subject the persons institution. Operationally this will mean that all finan- accounts held by US taxpayers, or by foreign entities in ually or by a company, trust or other entity. involved to substantial civil money penalties. Non-will- cial institutions across the GCC region will need to which U.S. taxpayers hold a substantial ownership • To implement procedures to screen and monitor all ful conduct can result in the assessment of tax, interest, enhance their customer due diligence procedures and interest. new accounts for the same purpose. penalties. also modify systems to cope with FATCA compliance FATCA arrives at a time when financial institutions • To agree to provide the IRS on annual basis, an What does this mean for Kuwaiti financial institu- requirements. A significant effort is required to meet already face a number of regulatory compliance chal- extensive amount of information about these tions? Are they ready to comply with this law? It is this challenge. lenges, testing many organizations’ capability and accounts, including the identity of the account’s important to note the level of readiness of financial ASAR - Al-Ruwayeh & Partners will be hosting a (free capacity to manage change. The FATCA requirements beneficial owner, the balance in the account, and institutions and banks across Kuwait to comply with of charge) FATCA Seminar on Monday, June 17 at the introduce a series of business and systems require- the income generated in the account, along with FATCA, and especially so given the different dates by JW Marriot Hotel in Kuwait City where leading and ments that appear simple in concept, but may be diffi- other information upon request. when compliance with various provisions under FATCA internationally recognized FATCA practitioners from cult and costly to operationalize. The aim for organiza- • To obtain waivers of any home country privacy or is to be achieved. Banks and other financial institutions Washington DC and London will share their insight on tions (and other persons) affected by FATCA will be to secrecy laws, and if the account owner refuses, to in Kuwait must be fully prepared to start becoming the technical aspects of FATCA (including providing an meet the new compliance burden, while managing the take action against the owner, including the possi- FATCA compliant. This will, amongst others, require a update on the FATCA regulations) as well as the practi- associated compliance costs and risks. bility of closing down the account. complete reassessment and restructuring of informa- cal implications and potential solutions based on their Under the provisions of FATCA, foreign financial As long as any US dollar based transaction necessi- tion collection, training a qualified workforce, design- experience around the globe. The Seminar has been institutions, defined as broadly as one might imagine, tates dealing with correspondent banks in the United ing and developing a number of organizational struc- purposefully designed to address issues that are faced must disclose the identity of any American account States of America, Arab Banks are required to imple- tures as well having the technical and legal means to by both Kuwaiti and GCC based financial institutions, holder or face a severe financial sanction. Any foreign ment this law so as to avoid a 30 percent withholding implement FATCA within their organizations. and other affected corporates, trust companies, high financial institution around the world that intends to of their deposits or what is known as a “Tax The provisions of FATCA are complex and will act so net worth families, and individuals. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 technology Hands-free texting still distracting for drivers

WASHINGTON: Using voice com- rors. Instead, they look straight mands to send text messages and ahead, but fail to see what’s in front emails from behind the wheel, of them, like red lights and pedestri- which is marketed as a safer alterna- ans. tive for drivers, actually is more dis- “People aren’t seeing what they tracting and dangerous than simply need to see to drive. That’s the scari- talking on a cellphone, a study by est part to me,” said Peter Kissinger, travel organization Automobile president and chief executive of the Association of America found. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Automakers have been trying to the group’s safety research arm. excite new-car buyers, especially “Police accident investigative younger ones, with dashboard info- reports are filled with comments tainment systems that let drivers like the ‘looked, but did not see.’ PRAGUE: The remote-controlled Flying Bike with a test dummy is ready for its pres- use voice commands do things like That’s what drivers tell them. We entation fly in Prague. Three Czech companies have teamed up to make a prototype turning on windshield wipers, post- used to think they were lying, but of an electric bicycle that can fly. —AP ing Facebook messages or ordering now we know that’s actually true.” pizza. The pitch has been that There are about 9 million cars LOS ANGELES: In this Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, file photo, a driver hands-free devices are safer and trucks on the road in the U.S. Czechs present bicycle that can fly uses an iPhone while driving. The country’s four biggest cellphone because they enable drivers to keep with infotainment systems, and that companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign PRAGUE: Is it a bike? Is it a plane? Three weighs 95 kilograms (209 pounds). It has their hands on the wheel and their will jump to about 62 million vehi- against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T’s “It Can Wait” slo- Czech companies have teamed up to make two battery-power propellers in the front, eyes on the road. cles by 2018, AAA spokeswoman gan to blanket TV and radio during this summer. —AP a prototype of an electric bicycle that suc- two in the back and one each on the sides. But talking on a hands-free Yolanda Cade said, citing automo- cessfully took off yesterday inside an exhi- A dummy rode in the saddle. Milan phone isn’t significantly safer for tive industry research. At the same risky,” the association said in a state- versity students as they drove and bition hall in Prague and landed safely Duchek, technical director of Duratec, a drivers than talking on a hand-held time, drivers tell the AAA they ment. The automakers’ trade group performed a variety of secondary after a remote-controlled, five-minute bicycle frames maker, says more powerful phone, and using hands-free believe phones and other devices said the AAA study focuses only on tasks, ranging from listening to flight. batteries will be needed before a human devices that translate speech into are safe to use behind the wheel if the mental distraction posed by music to sending emails. Looking like a heavy mountain bike, it takes a two-wheeled flight. —AP text is the most distracting of all, they are hands-free, she said. using a device and ignores the visu- Cameras were mounted inside researchers found. Speech-to-text “We believe there is a public al and manual aspects of hand-held the car to track drivers’ eye and systems that enable drivers to send, safety crisis looming,” Cade said. “We versus hands-free systems that are head movements. A device that scroll through, or delete email and hope this study will change some integrated into cars. drivers pressed was used to record Executives admit that text messages required greater con- widely held misconceptions by Other studies have also com- their reaction time to red and green centration by drivers than other motorists.” AAA officials who briefed pared hand-held and hands-free lights introduced to their field of TV isn’t everywhere yet potentially distracting activities automakers, safety advocates and phone use, finding they are equally vision. Drivers were fitted with a examined in the study like talking the National Highway Traffic Safety risky or nearly so. But a recent special skull cap to record their on the phone, talking to a passen- Administration on the study’s find- WASHINGTON: TV was supposed to be Inc.’s Turner Broadcasting. “We need to sat- National Highway Traffic Safety brain activity. ger, listening to a book on tape or ings said they want to limit in-vehi- everywhere by now - watchable anytime, isfy that.” Marcien Jenckes, general manag- Administration study of drivers’ real The students were tested while listening to the radio. cle, voice-driven technologies to anywhere, on your smartphone or tablet. er for Comcast Corp.’s cable TV services, world driving experiences found not driving, while driving in a simu- The greater the concentration “core driving tasks.” But four years into the industry’s effort, net- said that all pay TV providers big and small hand-held phone use was less safe lator and while driving a car on a 3- required to perform a task, the The Alliance of Automobile work executives readily admit: TV isn’t have to increase their mobile offerings for than hands-free. mile (5 kilometer) loop through a more likely a driver is to develop Manufacturers was skeptical. “We everywhere. customers to really notice. “Ubiquity is Researchers at the University of suburban Salt Lake City neighbor- what researchers call “tunnel vision” are extremely concerned that it The promise of “TV Everywhere” has important,” he said. Utah who conducted the study for hood with stop signs and stop- or “inattention blindness.” Drivers could send a misleading message, been a key strategy in the cable and satel- Several TV networks are turning on live the AAA measured the brainwaves, lights. A researcher with a backup will stop scanning the roadway or since it suggests that hand-held lite TV industry’s fight to retain customers TV feeds for out-of-home viewing on eye movement, driving perform- braking system accompanied the ignore their side and rearview mir- and hands-free devices are equally in the face of challenges from online video phones and tablets, but the offering is still ance and other indicators of 32 uni- students in the test car. — AP providers such as Netflix. patchy. Last month, The Walt Disney Co. With TV Everywhere, customers who pay made live TV viewing of ABC-affiliated TV for packages with hundreds of television stations available on its Watch ABC app, but channels are supposed to be able to watch only in New York and Philadelphia at first. them on mobile devices and computers as It has plans to expand that to the six ’Final Fantasy’ returns at E3 well for no extra charge. That perk is meant other stations it owns, along with 13 other to make pay TV packages seem more stations owned by Hearst in the coming LOS ANGELES: It’s a video game changes in engines that we used,” worthwhile and keep customers from months. Live viewing on the app is restrict- more than seven years in the mak- the Japanese game designer said defecting. ed to those with a pay TV subscription. ing. Square Enix revealed Monday through a translator Tuesday at Yet many rights deals still haven’t been Disney, which also owns ESPN, already has during Sony’s presentation at the Square Enix’s E3 booth. “To make worked out. More important, audience made live TV viewing available on other Electronic Entertainment Expo that what I imagined in my mind on the measurement firms have been slow to apps such as Watch ESPN. Turner’s TBS and “Final Fantasy XV” would finally see current generation of consoles was count viewing on mobile devices, so adver- TNT are set to host live feeds on mobile the light of day. The latest entry in very challenging. What you saw tisers have been reluctant to pay as much devices out of the home starting this sum- the long-running role-playing yesterday in the trailer was very dif- for commercials on phones and tablets mer, Legg said, but only for Comcast sub- series was previously known as ficult to create in the current gener- compared with television sets. scribers at first. “Final Fantasy Versus XIII” and it was ation of consoles.” “We either don’t get any credit at all, or Executives from Univision, NBCUniversal first revealed at E3 way back in Nomura declined to elaborate if we do get credit it’s at a fraction of what and Fox all said they wanted to start live 2006.What’s taking so long? on how the game will play, but we would have gotten if they first watched feeds of TV programming to mobile Tetsuya Nomura, Square Enix’s footage shown at E3 suggests “Final it live on the TV,” Ron Lamprecht, devices within the next 12 months. chief creative head, said technolo- Fantasy XV” will trade the series’ sig- NBCUniversal’s executive vice president for Yet another hurdle to that plan is the gy had to catch up with his imagi- nature turn-based combat for digital distribution, said during a panel at acquisition of sports rights. Fox, for exam- nation. While the title was originally quicker-paced action. The Cable Show, an industry conference ple, would like to offer live football games intended for the current-genera- “The game was announced sev- this week. on mobile devices, but its negotiations tion PlayStation 3, “Final Fantasy en years ago, but the concept has with the National Football League might This gap in ad revenue has created a XV” will be available for Sony’s next- never changed,” Nomura said. The kind of chicken-and-egg scenario. not be complete in time for kickoff this fall, generation PlayStation 4, as well as original “Final Fantasy” was released Networks and pay TV providers aren’t able said Mike Biard, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Xbox One. in 1987 and has spawned dozens of LOS ANGELES: An attendee walks past an installation at the Sony to offer as many shows online because they distribution for News Corp.’s Fox Networks. “Several times, there were sequels and spin-offs. — AP booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo. —AP don’t want to spend too much for rights The top 10 ad-supported pay TV net- without knowing they can make their mon- works on average offer some kind of ey back. So, viewers can’t reliably find their mobile viewing to only 4 in 10 subscribers, favorite shows online and don’t use the according to Bill Niemeyer, senior analyst Chinese jailed in US services much. with research firm The Diffusion Group. By HP unleashes the That also makes TV Everywhere seem contrast, about 7 in 10 subscribers of pre- for selling $100m inferior to online video services such as mium pay networks such as HBO, Netflix, which has a smaller range of fresh Showtime and Starz have mobile access. in stolen software power of big data content but makes those shows available The study excluded ABC, CBS and NBC on multiple devices, whether inside the because they allow certain shows to be DELAWARE: A US federal judge on Tuesday sentenced DUBAI: HP today announced an expanded build and operate their big data solutions. home or not. The knowledge that their watched for free on mobile devices even a Chinese businessman to 12 years in prison for selling big data portfolio designed to enable The first integrated big data analytics content is available truly everywhere without a pay TV subscription. stolen software used in defense, space technology and organizations to gain better insight into solution built on HAVEn is HP Operations makes the extra monthly fee of $8 a small Niemeyer said the delay in the spread of engineering with a retail value of more than $100 mil- their data and deliver real-time outcomes. Analytics, which delivers insight into all lion, prosecutors said. price to pay. TV Everywhere is mostly the result of net- According to research commissioned on aspects of IT operations, so organizations The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware Currently, most network shows that are works and content owners haggling over behalf of HP,(1) nearly 60 percent of com- can ensure quality service levels. The solu- said businessman Xiang Li, 36, would be deported to made available on mobile devices through the value of online audiences, even though panies surveyed will spend at least 10 per- tion allows organizations to efficiently con- China pending his release from prison. TV Everywhere are watchable only through both sides have the most to gain from cent of their innovation budget on big data sume, manage and analyze massive a viewer’s own home wireless network - not expanding TV to mobile devices. Li, of Chengdu, China, was arrested in June 2011, in this year. The study also found, however, streams of IT operational data from a vari- at a friend’s house, not at a bus stop, not at Meanwhile, Netflix continues to gain sub- an undercover sting by US Department of Homeland that more than one in three organizations ety of HP products, including HP ArcSight church. Sometimes, a network’s shows will scribers, while the pay TV subscriber base is Security agents on the Pacific island of Saipan, an have failed with a big data initiative. Logger and the HP Business Service be available that way only to customers of stagnant. Netflix now has more subscribers American territory near Guam. HP’s enhanced portfolio delivers the Management portfolio, as well as third-par- certain pay TV operators. than Comcast, the nation’s largest TV Originally charged in a 46-count indictment, he necessary services and solutions to facili- ty sources. Adding to the confusion, both pay TV provider. pleaded guilty in January to single counts of conspira- providers and individual networks offer “There’s a feeling of fiddling while Rome cy to commit criminal copyright violations and wire tate the successful implementation of To help clients improve customer their own apps. The ones from the burns,” Niemeyer said. At the Cable Show fraud. At the hearing, Li admitted that what he did was these initiatives, and to enable enterprises engagement and speed response to mar- providers, such as Xfinity from Comcast, panel, executives from Univision, Fox and “wrong and illegal” and apologized to the court. to handle the growing volume, variety, ket opportunities, HP Enterprise Services offer hundreds of channels, but only in the NBCUniversal all gave themselves low Assistant US Attorney Edward McAndrew did not velocity and vulnerability of data that can has introduced HP Actionable Analytics home. Ones from individual networks allow grades when asked how complete their immediately respond to a message late on Tuesday cause these initiatives to fail. Services. These solutions enable clients to for viewing elsewhere, but only if the own TV Everywhere offering was. seeking comment on Li’s sentencing. To help organizations reap the rewards implement analytics and extract insight provider has reached a deal with that net- Fox’s Biard said consumers have been Li stole the sophisticated software from an estimat- of big data, HP announced HAVEn, a big hidden within big data, as well as stream- work. frustrated because the experience from the ed 200 manufacturers and sold to 325 black market data analytics platform, which leverages line key organizational processes, such as It’s a perplexing situation for networks, pay TV operator has been “hit and miss.” buyers in 61 countries from 2008 to 2011, prosecutors HP’s analytics software, hardware and customer offers, procurement, supply chain much less consumers. “Explain to a con- “The fact is, consumers don’t expect to said. US buyers in 28 states included a NASA engineer services to create the next generation of and inventory operations. sumer why they can get TNT in the home get it everywhere from their pay TV opera- and the chief scientist for a defense and law-enforce- big data-ready analytics applications and To help organizations avoid setbacks and they can watch a basketball game but tor today,” Biard said. “They’ve grown to ment contractor, prosecutors said. solutions. and successfully deploy big data solutions, they can’t get it out of the home,” said expect it from Netflix and Hulu Plus and Corporate victims in the case included Microsoft “Big data enables organizations to take HP Technology Services has expanded its Jeremy Legg, vice president of Time Warner some others.” — AP Corp , Oracle Corp, Rockwell Automation Inc, Agilent advantage of the totality of their informa- Big Data Consulting Practice to ensure opti- Technologies Inc, Siemens AG, Delcam , Altera Corp tion-both internal and external-in real time. mal IT infrastructure performance as well as and SAP AG, the government said. It produces extremely fast decision making, support for increasing big data demands. US officials and Li’s lawyer previously said the case resulting in unique and innovative ways to New offerings include IT Strategy and was the first in which a businessman involved in pirat- serve customers and society,” Eyad Shihabi, Architecture, System Infrastructure, and ing industrial software was lured from China by under- Managing Director, HP Middle East. “HP has Protection services that enable clients to cover agents and arrested. the breadth and depth of both the plat- align their IT infrastructure to organization- The retail value of the business software products Li form and the product portfolio to assist al goals, while achieving compliance with pirated ranged from several hundred dollars to more enterprises in unleashing the power of big industry standards and government regu- than $1 million apiece. He sold them online for as little data.” lations. HP also announced two additional as $20 to $1,200 through his websites, according to HAVEn combines proven technologies products to help on the journey: government court filings. At one point, Li’s sites from HP Autonomy, HP Vertica, HP ArcSight * The HP Vertica Community Edition- offered more than 2,000 pirated software titles, prose- and HP Operations Management, as well as free, downloadable software that delivers cutors said. Li trolled black market Internet forums in key industry initiatives such as Hadoop, the same functionality of the HP Vertica search of hacked software, and people with the know- enabling clients and partners to: Analytics Platform Enterprise Edition with how to crack the passwords needed to run the pro- ● gram. Then he advertised them for sale on his web- Avoid vendor lock-in with an open no commitments or time limits, allowing sites. Li transferred the pirated programs to customers architecture that supports a broad range of clients to analyze up to 1 terabyte of data analytics tools. before investing in an enterprisewide solu- by sending compressed files via Gmail, or sent them ● hyperlinks to download servers, officials said. Protect investments with support for tion. ● Government agents learned of Li’s enterprise after multiple virtualization technologies. The HP Autonomy Legacy Data ● an unidentified US manufacturer noticed his compa- Speed time to value with highly opti- Cleanup-information governance solution ny’s software for sale on one of Li’s websites. mized hardware solutions. that helps clients analyze legacy data, low- The investigation revealed that Li was part of a larg- ● Gain value from 100 percent of infor- er costs and reduce risks while driving val- er cybercrime organization based in China, prosecu- mation, including structured, semistruc- ue from big data. With this solution, organi- WASHINGTON: Comcast Corp. CEO Brian Roberts gestures as he speaks during The tors said. Through emails sent to various customers, tured and unstructured data, via HP’s port- zations can access, understand and classify, Cable Show 2013 convention. TV was supposed to everywhere by now — on your Xiang Li described himself as being part of “an interna- folio of more than 700 connectors into as well as defensibly dispose of outdated smartphone, on your tablet. Your favorite shows were supposed to be watchable any- tional organization created to crack” software, prose- HAVEn. and unnecessary legacy information, while time, anywhere. But four years into the industry’s effort network executives speaking cutors said. —Reuters HP also is expanding its big data portfo- retaining data deemed valuable for pro- at an industry conference this week readily admit: TV isn’t everywhere. —AP lio with new capabilities that help clients duction applications. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Mom’s obesity tied to higher risk of preemies

NEW YORK: Pregnant women who are weight before and after pregnancy not body mass index (BMI) - a measure of obesity-related maternal complications, women more vulnerable to minor infec- overweight or obese are more likely to just for their own health but also for the weight in relation to height - the with preeclampsia as number one, “ tions. How much weight a woman gains give birth prematurely, according to a sake of the unborn child,” Aliyu, who researchers found her risk of delivering Cnattingius told Reuters Health. during pregnancy - not just her pre- new study from Sweden. Researchers wasn’t involved in the new research, told prematurely increased as well. Just 0.17 Preeclampsia occurs when a woman pregnancy size - can also raise her risk of found that link was strongest for babies Reuters Health in an email. For their percent of normal-weight women - one develops high blood pressure and pro- delivering early, Aliyu said. He recom- born the earliest - between 22 and 27 study, Dr Sven Cnattingius from the in 588 - had an extremely premature tein in her urine during pregnancy, mends pregnant women focus on eating weeks - and therefore most at risk of Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and his baby, for example. That increased to 0.21 requiring the baby be delivered right a healthy diet and improving their complications. “This study suggests that colleagues analyzed Swedish databases percent for overweight women and up away. In this study, overweight and lifestyle. “For the actual woman, her indi- there is a direct association between of 1.6 million pregnant women and their to 0.52 percent for the most severely obese women were also at higher risk of vidual risk increase is not very big,” maternal overweight and obesity during babies born between 1992 and 2010. A obese women, with a BMI of 40 or high- a spontaneous extremely early birth, Cnattingius said. However, across a pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth,” total of 5 percent of those babies were er. A five-foot, six-inch woman has a BMI Cnattingius and his colleagues reported whole population of women - especially said Dr Muktar Aliyu, who has studied born early - most “moderately preterm,” of 40 at 248 pounds. Medically-induced Tuesday in the Journal of the American one with high rates of obesity, such as in pregnancy risks at Vanderbilt University or between 32 and 36 weeks. Normal early births were more common at all Medical Association. the US - these extra risks can add up, he School of Medicine in Nashville, gestation is considered 37 to 42 weeks. stages of pregnancy with increasing He thinks the obesity-related risks are added. “I think it’s important to focus on Tennessee. As a woman’s weight at her first pre- weight. “That was, we can see, more or tied to higher rates of inflammation and this in countries where obesity is preva- “Women should maintain a healthy natal visit increased beyond a normal less entirely due to the increased risk of certain proteins that make heavy lent,” Cnattingius said. —Reuters Endurance skiers at risk A cure for Alzheimer disease!

of irregular heartbeat DALLAS: Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise, but PARIS: researchers like Dr Michael Devous expect the Participants in one of the world’s The participants generally are much health- numbers to shift into reverse. “I think we’re toughest endurance events, the Vasaloppet ier than the general population they smoke going to cure Alzheimer’s disease, and we’re not cross-country ski race in Sweden, have a less, have lower fat and higher fibre con- far away from it,” said Devous, a professor and heightened risk of developing an irregular sumption and are in better physical and director of the NeuroImaging Core for the heart rhythm, according to surprise find- mental shape. The new study, published in Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the University of ings published yesterday. Previous studies the European Heart Journal, looked at near- Texas Southwestern Medical Center. had found that endurance athletes have a ly 53,000 people who had participated in “Ten years ago I didn’t think so, but we’ve higher risk of problems with the heart rate the Vasaloppet between 1989 and 1998. made tremendous progress,” he said. “We or rhythm than non-active people. The new Of the total, 919 (1.74 percent) experi- haven’t done it. We haven’t cured anyone from research, though, suggests that the risk enced some form of arrhythmia. “We found this disease yet, but I’m hopeful that the trials increases the more frequently an athlete that those who completed five or more we’ve started will change the course of this dis- competes-and that those most at risk are races in a period of 10 years had a 30 per- ease in a positive way.” the sport’s elite. cent higher risk of developing any arrhyth- It’s a rare burst of good news for this specific “Being in the fastest group or participat- mia than those who did one race only,” said disease. According to an April study published in ing more than five times during a 10-year Andersen. “Similarly, skiers who had the the New England Journal of Medicine, period actually doubles the risk of having fastest finishing time relative to the other Alzheimer’s, the most common form of demen- different sorts of pathological slow heart participants also had a 30 percent higher tia or memory loss that typically worsens over rhythm disturbances,” study co-author risk of developing any arrhythmia in subse- time, is now the sixth-leading cause of death in Kasper Andersen of the Uppsala University quent years.” the United States. Hospital’s medical sciences department Andersen said the same pattern would It has surpassed cancer and heart disease to told AFP. “It is surprising that we could “likely” be found in other endurance sports become America’s costliest disease, affecting show an increased risk of atrial fibrillation like marathon running and triathlon. more than 5.4 million Americans with about 4.1 among these participants that are sup- Despite the increased risk, the skiers meas- million requiring intensive care that totals $200 posed to be (at the) higher end of the phys- ured for the study have about half the mor- billion a year. Patients live an average of four to DALLAS: Anita Rager, 77, works out on a treadmill for 50 minutes as part of an exercise study ical activity scale,” he said by email. Despite tality rate of the general population. They eight years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but this, the data did not point to any higher had no higher risk of the type of arrhythmia conducted by UT Southwestern and Texas Health Presbyterian at the Cardiovascular Fitness some live as long as 20 years, with 75 percent of Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. —MCT risk of early death, he said. that can cause sudden death. Andersen those with Alzheimer’s going to a nursing home Extending over 90 kilometers (56 miles), stressed the findings did not show that the by age 80. Lifestyle changes can also slow or prevent the Alzheimer’s that occurs later in life. Individuals at the Vasaloppet marathon is one of the sport caused arrhythmia, and should not Current treatments may temporarily ease growth of plaque, says Dr Mary Quiceno, a neu- genetic risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s represent longest and biggest ski races in the world. deter people from exercising. —AFP symptoms but don’t slow the disease down, rologist and director of the Cognitive and less than 1 percent of all Alzheimer’s cases, but which can lead to patients losing recognition of Memory Disorders Clinic at the Alzheimer’s they offer an accelerated look at how the disease loved ones, the ability to speak or recall the Disease Center at the University of Texas can progress as the amyloid plaque starts form- Singapore fights back against names for objects and mastery of simple life Southwestern. Conversely, plaque buildup can ing in their brains in their late 20s and early 30s, skills. Researchers, however, find hope in three be accelerated by high blood pressure, arterial said Jessica Langbaum, a principal scientist and promising approaches: healthful lifestyle sclerosis, strokes, clogged arteries, concussions, associate director of the initiative. worsening dengue outbreak changes, genetic testing to identify those at inflammation and diabetes. “That’s the hope that the lessons we learn SINGAPORE: Singapore is fighting back in dengue clusters within a week, as well as higher risk and removal of amyloid plaque. “All of us are at risk, and all of us can do from people who carry this rare genetic muta- against a rapidly worsening dengue epi- to step up preventive surveillance checks in While the precise role of plaque is still being something about it,” Quiceno said. Underscoring tion will be applicable to other individuals,” she demic by distributing insect repellants to non-cluster areas,” it said. studied, it’s known that these deposits of appar- a new understanding that what’s good for the said. every household and recruiting hundreds Dengue is endemic in Singapore, a rainy ently toxic protein peptide settle between the heart is good for the brain, an April study in the One way people can help speed progress of disease control officers, officials said. tropical island, as well as neighboring brain’s nerve cells and are found disproportion- Archives of Neurology found that those who fol- toward a cure is to volunteer for studies. Two Singaporeans have died from the virus Southeast Asian countries. The virus causes ately in people with Alzheimer’s, according to low the Mediterranean diet experience less Langbaum is hoping to register 250,000 people so far this year and weekly cases hit an all- high fever, headaches, itching and joint the National Institutes of Health National blood vessel damage in the brain than those at registry.endalznow.org by 2015. Devous is time high of 820 in the period ending June pains. At an advanced stage it can lead to Institute on Aging. who consume red meats, saturated fats and also looking for volunteers at the school’s 8, the National Environment Agency (NEA) haemorrhaging and death. Adding to the optimism is the Texas refined grains. Alzheimer’s Disease Center at said in a statement issued late Tuesday. The NEA said the current epidemic was Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium, Quiceno also said exercise is also drawing utsouthwestern.edu/adc or 214-648-0563. The More than 9,300 people were infected this driven by “low population immunity” and which pools efforts from Texas institutions, attention from researchers as a deterrent. other important thing people can do is to go to year as of Tuesday, fast nearing the 13,984 warmer weather. The Aedes mosquito, including University of Texas Southwestern “Exercise has a direct effect on brain-cell growth, their doctors at the first sign of dementia, infections in 2005, the worst year on record, which carries the virus and transmits the Medical Center at Dallas and the University of particularly in the hippocampus,” an area of the Devous said. official data showed. disease, thrives during the hot season. North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, brain that plays an important role in memory, “I want people to know they should see their NEA said its officers and volunteers Homeowners in the city-state-known for its and features collaborative studies with the she said. “It’s something we need to emphasize doctor as soon as they think they have a prob- would be distributing 1.2 million insect fastidious sanitation-can be fined Sg$200 University of Texas at Dallas Center for earlier with our kids.” lem,” he said. “We have good diagnostic tech- repellants to all households in the compact ($160) if mosquito breeding spots are BrainHealth and Center for Vital Longevity and Those who are fit at midlife have a lower risk niques, and it’s an opportunity to see if the prob- island of over five million from July to found in their homes. the Cooper Clinic in Dallas. of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other lem could be due to something that is treatable, August this year. This would “help residents Repeat offenders can be fined up to For Devous, the game changer came last year dementias later, according to a study that fol- whether by medical intervention or by better protect themselves from mosquito bites Sg$5,000 or jailed for up to three months, with the Food and Drug Administration’s lowed more than 19,000 men and women over a nutrition and lifestyle choices.” and thus break the chain of transmission,” it or both. The World Health Organization approval of Amyvid, an amyloid imaging agent period of 24 years, published in the February said. The agency is also hiring 300 new offi- (WHO) warned in January that the disease that allows researchers to track plaque in Annals of Internal Medicine by the Cooper Top 5 tips for brain health cers to supplement its current 850-strong had global “epidemic potential” after regis- positron emission tomography scans. So far, he’s Institute in collaboration with the University of Talk: Socialization may help preserve cogni- disease control team. “With the strength- tering a 30-fold increase in the last 50 years learned that plaque removal doesn’t help those Texas Southwestern and Cooper Clinic. tive function and improve mental health. ened operational workforce, NEA will be to two million cases annually due to cli- in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, probably Getting adequate sleep, socializing and build- Think: Continuing to learn can help improve able to inspect 100 percent of the premises mate change and increased travel. —AFP because at that point, the plaque has already ing cognitive reserve by learning new things can processing speed, working memory and atten- done irreversible damage. lower the risk for Alzheimer’s, too, Quiceno said. tion. That has turned his team’s focus to finding For some, however, genetics can trump even the Exercise: It stimulates brain-cell growth and and removing plaque from those who don’t best efforts. decreases risk for high blood pressure and dia- Survivors of childhood cancer have symptoms or are in the early stages of the The Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative, an betes. disease. “There’s a mild cognitive impairment international collaborative effort run by the Eat: Put baked or broiled fish on the menu at prone to adult illness: Study which precedes dementia,” Devous said. “We are Banner Alzheimer Institute in Phoenix, is study- least once a week for omega-3 essential fatty WASHINGTON: having clinical trials to see if removing plaque ing people at genetic risk for developing acids, which prevent or slow dementia. Patients who successfully The study found that 80.5 percent of Sleep: battled cancer during childhood face an adults were suffering with at least one will keep them from getting worse and maybe Alzheimer’s in their 40s and 50s, as well as peo- It improves memories, which consoli- extraordinarily high rate of chronic illness chronic ailment by the age of 45. The sub- even allow them to get better.” ple at genetic risk for the more common date during sleep, and lowers stress. —MCT during their grown-up years, according to jects in the study were most likely to suffer study published Tuesday. The research from ailments to the lungs, heart, auditory, released by the Journal of the American nervous or endocrine systems. The research, Medical Association (JAMA) tracked 1,700 published in the June 12 issue of JAMA, More pests resistant to GM crops adult survivors of childhood cancer, and found that there is “a growing population of found that the vast majority were combat- adults formerly treated for childhood can- PARIS: More pest species are took just two years for the first signs “Either take more stringent meas- with Bt crops since the mid-1990s. ing one or more chronic ailments. “The per- cer who are at risk for health problems that becoming resistant to the most to emerge; in others, the Bt crops ures to delay resistance such as In 2011 alone, 66 million hectares centage of survivors with one or more appear to increase with aging.” The scien- popular type of genetically-modi- remained as effective in 2011 as requiring larger refuges or this pest (164 million acres) of land was plant- chronic health conditions prevalent in a tists called for additional research, noting fied, insect-repellent crops, but not they were 15 years earlier. What will probably evolve resistance ed with Bt crops. That year Bt corn young adult population was extraordinarily that “the prevalence of cancer-related toxic in areas where farmers follow expert made the difference was whether quickly,” said Tabashnik. Farming accounted for 67 percent of corn high,” said lead researcher Melissa Hudson effects... has not been well studied.” Hudson advice, a study said on Monday. The farmers set aside sufficient “refuges” groups have been furiously debat- planted in the United States and Bt and her colleagues at St. Jude Children’s and her colleagues said life-long monitor- paper delves into a key aspect of so- of land for non-BT crops, said the ing the value of refuges, and in cotton for between 79-95 percent of Research Hospital and the University of ing is in order for those stricken with cancer called Bt corn and cotton-plants that study’s authors. recent years the US Environmental cotton planted in the US, Australia, Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis. in childhood. — AFP carry a gene to make them exude a The idea behind such refuges Protection Agency (EPA) relaxed its China, and India. Transgenic crops bacterial protein called Bacillus comes from evolutionary biology. refuge-planting requirements. More are opposed in Europe and other thuringiensis, which is toxic to The genes that confer resistance are than a billion acres (420 million parts of the world where green insects. Publishing in the journal recessive, meaning that insects can hectares) of land have been planted activists say they are a potential Nature Biotechnology, US and survive on Bt plants only if they have threat to human health and the French researchers analyzed the two copies of a resistance gene-one findings of 77 studies from eight from each parent. Planting refuges countries on five continents that near Bt crops reduces the chances of India’s shares slide reported on data from field moni- two resistant insects mating and tors. conferring the double gene to their Of 13 major pest species exam- offspring. “Computer models on inspection fears ined, five were resistant by 2011, showed that refuges should be MUMBAI: Shares of Indian pharmaceuticals firm Wockhardt plunged compared with only one in 2005, good for delaying resistance,” study almost 10 percent yesterday on concerns that the domestic drug reg- they found. The benchmark was co-author Yves Carriere, an entomol- ulator may inspect some of its factories. Wockhardt has been under resistance among more than 50 per- ogist at the University of Arizona at cent of insects in a location. Of the Tucson, said in a press release. scrutiny since the US Food and Drug Administrator last month banned five species, three were cotton pests Practical evidence of this is imports from one of its manufacturing units over quality concerns. and two were corn pests. Three of shown in the case of a cotton- Wockhardt shares slid close to 10 percent to 973.45 rupees-hitting a the five cases of resistance were in munching pest called the pink boll- nearly 10-month-low-on the Bombay Stock Exchange before retracing the United States, which accounts worm, said his colleague, Bruce to trade down nearly five percent at 1,031.00 rupees. for roughly half of Bt crop plantings, Tabashnik. Bt crops in the south- “Whenever there are any issues related to quality, our duty is to see while the others were in South western United States, where grow- that medicines that are available in India are genuine and are good in Africa and India. The authors said ers work closely with scientists to quality,” Drugs Controller General of India G.N. Singh told the Business they picked up a case of early resist- devise a refuge strategy, do not Standard newspaper. Singh refused to comment directly on ance, with less than 50 percent of have a resistance problem. In India, Wockhardt but said that “wherever specific issues are red-flagged, we insects, in yet another US cotton though, local pink bollworms will not fail to re-confirm”. The US FDA issued an “import alert” on a pest. became resistance within six years, Wockhardt factory in the city of Aurangabad in the western state of And there were “early warning” simply because farmers did not fol- Maharashtra, citing concerns over the quality of drugs it produced. An signs (one percent resistance or less) low the guidelines or get this sup- import alert bans drugs that have not met good manufacturing stan- CAMBODIA: A Cambodian Buddhist monk receives blood-pressure check during a from four other cotton or corn pests port. The researchers cautioned that dards, according to the US drug regulator’s website. There was no blood donation campaign joined by more than 500 people yesterday ahead of the in China, the United States and the resistance to Bt crops was simply a immediate comment from Mumbai-based Wockhardt, which employs 10th World Blood Donor Day in Phnom Penh. World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on Philippines. The scientists found big matter of time, as all pests eventual- 7,900 people worldwide and has 14 manufacturing plants in India, June 14 every year, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and to pro- differences in the speed at which Bt ly adapt to the threat they face. But Britain, Ireland, France and the United States. —AFP mote voluntary unpaid blood donation. —AP resistance developed. In one case, it refuges were the key to braking it. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Tempers fray over Russian block at climate talks

BONN: A key panel at UN climate talks Moscow’s planned sale of 5.8 billion bickering, the 195 parties to the in Bonn went into deep freeze on tonnes of carbon credits amassed UNFCCC struggle to agree on curbing Tuesday as Russia ignored pleas to under the first round of the Kyoto carbon emissions and helping poor end a procedural protest that Protocol. countries adapt to worse floods, observers said put narrow politics Russia had gained the credits not storms, droughts and rising seas. above global interests. Supported by through emissions reductions efforts, Since 2009, the big decisions at the Belarus and Ukraine, Russia blocked but after market pressure forced the annual ministerial get-together have work in the Subsidiary Body for closure of CO2-spewing factories fol- been reached in the pre-dawn hours Implementation (SBI), a key technical lowing the fall of the Soviet Union. In amid scenes of exhaustion-and only committee, in the latest round of cli- the face of pleas and criticism from after use of the gavel has sidelined mate talks, which opened on June 3. other delegates, Russian chief nego- dissenters. Observers said if the three countries tiator Oleg Shamonov said his country Supporters of the technique say did not back down, the future of the would not back down on what it felt decisions would be even weaker and entire UN process to fight green- was a matter of principle. “Emotions more laborious if formal unanimity house-gas emissions would be at risk. must be set aside,” he said, arguing for were required. “It’s a most unfortunate situation,” more transparency in UN decision- The Climate Action Network (CAN) said Christiana Figueres, head of the making. observer group noted there were as UN Framework Convention on “Our intention is to bring the few as five negotiating sessions left Climate Change (UNFCCC), which process from behind the looking before countries must sign a new, LOS ANGELOS: File photo shows a mother chimp relax- CALIFORNIA: File photo shows chimpanzee expert Jane announced the suspension. The SBI glass.” But Fiji, speaking for an alliance global carbon-curbing climate pact by ing with her baby at Chimp Haven in Keithville. —AP Goodall holding a monkey doll she brings with her advises climate negotiators on such of developing countries that includes a 2015 deadline. The deal is to enter photos wherever she travel in Pasadena. —AP key issues as progress being made China, begged for action. “Please into force in 2020. “It’s the politics not towards achieving the UN’s goal of don’t walk off, please don’t close the the process that’s at fault here. They limiting global warming to a maxi- door and turn off the lights,” its dele- are using the process to politicize Wildlife agency to list mum two degrees Celsius (3.6 gate said. “We are all here as sovereign their point,” CAN International director degrees Fahrenheit). member states. Let us not tie the Wael Hmaidan said of the Russian-led Russia is incensed by the way the noose around our necks on some pro- stance. “All efforts at compromise all chimps as endangered UNFCCC’s last big annual meeting, cedural issues.” To applause, Tuvalu, a were rejected. held in Doha, Qatar, closed last small-island state worried about sea- This implies they were not interest- WASHINGTON: The Fish and Wildlife Service says it wants The agency said that if made final, the proposal would December. Moscow says its opposi- level rise, asked: “Do we have to bury ed in the substance of the discussion to protect chimpanzees as endangered both in captivity require a permit to use chimps in medical research. tion was ignored by the conference’s ourselves in procedural matters and about transparency but instead using and in the wild. The action could affect the use of chim- Interstate sales of chimps also would require a permit. Qatari chairman, who gaveled not address important issues?” it for other purposes.” The gridlock panzees in medical research. A plan announced Tuesday About 2,000 chimps are held in captivity in the United through a deal that extended the The quarrel goes to the heart of means the UNFCCC will head for its would do away with a ìsplit listingî that has labeled wild States. The agency said it will work with the National Kyoto Protocol on curbing Earth- decision-making procedure at the 20- annual meeting in Warsaw from chimps as endangered but those in captivity as threatened, Institutes of Health and zoos to consider implications of warming greenhouse gas emissions. year-old climate forum. Bedevilled by November 11-22 with scant prepara- a status that offers less protection. the new listing. — AP The Doha decision hamstrung national interests, nit-picking and tion for several big problems. — AFP WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 Samsung signs MoU with special needs school

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Indian Embassy sets up helpline KUWAIT: The Embassy of India has been in regu- lar contact with local authorities regarding the ongoing checking of expatriates. The Embassy has also conveyed to them the concerns, fears and apprehensions of the community in this regard. The authorities in Kuwait have conveyed that strict instructions have been issued to ensure that there is no harassment or improper treatment of expatriates by those undertaking checking. They have also said that should there be any complaint, the same could be conveyed at the following: Inspection Department, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait Fax: 22435580, Mob: 66906651. The Embassy would like to request Indian expatriates to ensure that they abide by all local laws, rules and regulations regarding Residency, Traffic and other matters. It would be prudent to always carry Civil ID and other relevant docu- ments such as Driving License, etc. In case, an Indian expatriate encounters any improper treat- ment during checking, it may be conveyed imme- diately with full details and contact particulars to the Embassy at the following: Phone No: 67623639. E-Mail ID: [email protected] These contact details are exclusively for the above-mentioned purpose only. amsung Electronics Co Ltd, a global leader in digi- our knowledge and innovations to help children with for Children program to Kuwait and engaged the local The Meat Co Kuwait launches Stal media and digital convergence technologies special needs across the region. Our partnership with community to identify a special needs school to work weekly Jazz Nights has announced its partnership with Al-Nibras Ideal Al-Nibras Ideal School marks the extension of our pro- with through an online poll. Al-NibrasIdeal School won School to introduce the Samsung Hope for Children gram to Kuwait and we look forward to helping enrich by popular vote with 55 percent and is subsequently he Meat Co Kuwait will be bringing more program in Kuwait. the daily lives of their students.” now the official partner school of Samsung in Kuwait. Tthan outstanding steak to the table with the The Samsung Hope for Children program will focus Dr Nora Al-Dahery, Founder and General Manager of This project will replicate the success of Samsung launch of their new weekly jazz nights. on incorporating the use of Samsung’s products and Al-Nibras Ideal School said: “We are honored and Hope for Children program in the UAE, which was Starting Wednesday 12 June, The Meat Co Jazz technologies to enhance the educational skills of the Al- thrilled with our partnership with Samsung, which launched in 2011 with Al-Noor Training Centre for Nights will be treating its customers to the Nibras’s special needs students. As part of the MoU, Al- focuses on offering a new way of learning for our stu- Children with Special Needs. Results of the program of smooth sounds of the Kuwait Jazz Trio, who will Nibras will be receive a range of Samsung’s LED Smart dents. As of the new semester starts in September, we in the UAE included an increase in pre-requisite learn- be entertaining the crowd with their extensive TVs, Notebooks and Tablets to aid the education of its will be incorporating Samsung’s products and technolo- ing behaviors such as increased attention and reception repertoire of tunes, including the works of Cole students aged between 4 and 21 years. gies into our everyday curriculum. Making learning fun to learning amongst the students. The Samsung Hope Porter, Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, Billy Young Soo Kim, President of Samsung Gulf and interactive is our main aim and I have no doubt that for Children program aims to create new possibilities Strayhorn and George Gershwin. Kuwait’s premier Electronics: “We believe it is important to give back to these state-of-the-art devices will help us captivate the and opportunities to develop children’s education and jazz band will be performing every Wednesday the community and with this ethos at the heart of the imagination of our students.” healthcare. Samsung Hope for Children program we strive to use Earlier this year, Samsung decided to extend its Hope from 8pm at The Meat Co, Kuwait - using the tradi- tional jazz trio instruments of piano, bass and drums -thrilling the audience with the best of international jazz late into the evening. ASK graduation ceremony BNP marks 32nd martyrdom anniversary of Ziaur Rahaman ommemorating the 32nd martyrdom anniversary of Cmartyr president Ziaur Rahaman - the founding chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and introducer of democracy, BNP Kuwait chapter had con- vened on a discussion meeting and prayer mahafil on May 30, 2013 in the hall room of Rajdhani hotel in Kuwait City. Kamrul Hasan Babul, General secretary of BNP Kuwait Chapter and the secretary of international affairs of Seschsasebak dal central committee had presented the program that commenced with the recital of verses from the Holy Quran. The President of BNP Kuwait chapter A K Anwar said in his opening speech that martyr President Ziaur Rahaman’s contribution is unforgettable. While in power, had he not opened the multiparty democracy, today it won’t be possible for the Prime minister Sheikh Hasina to serve judicial punishment to her father’s killers. Kamrul Hasan Babul had conveyed deep sympathy to the Zia family and he also emphasized that Ziaur Rahaman was not only a successful head of the state but the declarer of independence, a gallant freedom fighter and a soldier on the battlefield. ‘This government has only learnt destruction. Today murders, absconding and atrocities are everywhere in the country. They are trying to establish rules of Hinduism after demolishing Islam. The journalists society, known as the conscious of the nation, along with the civil society are under oppression of the baksalite soul killer Hasina government. The sooner this government leaves, the better of the country will be spared.’ he said. Those who were on the stage had highlighted in their speech the importance of the active life of Ziaur Rahaman, respectively Ekram Ali Babu, senior vice president of BNP Kuwait chapter and JSS President, Abdul Awal, Vice presi- dent of BNP Kuwait chapter, Momin Ullah Patwary, presi- dent in charge of Seschsasebak dal, Shahjahan Sabuj, General secretary in charge of Jubodal, Hasibul Hasan Al Amin, the general secretary of Seschsasebak dal Kuwait chapter and member of the central committee, Murshedul Alam, office secretary of BNP Kuwait, Zaman Kuddus Faruk, co-organizing secretary, Samsuddin, public secretary, Kazi Munna, the youth affairs secretary, Abdul Awal, co-publici- ty secretary, Mizanur Rahaman Mizan, Co-international affairs secretary, A K M Fakhrul Islam Kayes, social welfare affairs secretary and Mohammed Sohag, co-social welfare secretary. Right after the discussion meeting, a special prayer was offered seeking divine grace for the soul of the declarer of independence, Martyr President Ziaur Rahaman as well as the good health of Begum Khaleda Zia and Tarek Rahaman and the well being of the general public of Bangladesh.

The American School of Kuwait celebrated the 47th graduation class of 141 students. The graduation ceremony took place at Courtyard - JW Marriott Al-Raya Ballroom on Sunday June 2nd, 2013 with the presence of the honorable Ambassador of the United States of America in Kuwait, Dr Riyad Tarazi and the owner of the American School of Kuwait, Wael Abdul Ghafoor. WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 Embassy Information

EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA The Australian Embassy Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visas and immigration matters in conducted by The Australian Consulate-General in Dubai. Email: [email protected] (VFS) [email protected] (Visa Office); Tel: +971 4 355 1958 (VFS) - +971 4 508 7200 (Visa Office); Fax: +971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). In Kuwait applications can be lodged at the Australian Visa Application Centre 4B 1st Floor, Al-Banwan Building Al-Qibla Area, Ali Al-Salem Street, opposite the Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Working hours and days: 09:30 - 17:30; Sunday - Thursday. Or visit their website www.vfs-au-gcc- com for more information. Kuwait citizens can apply for tourist visas on-line at www.immi.gov.au/e visa/e676.htm.

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EMBASSY OF CANADA The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration depart- ment. All processing of visa and immigra- The Shaab Sea Club organized a tennis tournament featuring 24 children under the age of 14. The tournament was supervised by Captain Ahmad Abdulsabour, the tennis coach in the Shaab Sea Club. The tournament comes as part of a summer program organized by the Touristic Enterprises Company at its facilities. tion matters including enquiries is conducted by the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Individuals who are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: www.UAE.gc.ca or www.going- tocanada.gc.ca, E-mail: abdbi-im-enquiry@inter- national.gc.ca. The Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, Al-Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah. Please visit our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Embassy of Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday through Thursday. The reception is open from 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for Canadian citizens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00, Sunday through Wednesday.

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EMBASSY OF US Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa applications - completely free of an interview or a trip inside the Embassy. The chil- dren must be under 14 years of age, and addi- tional requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule individual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for themselves). The service is only available for children holding Kuwaiti pass- ports. To take advantage, parents must drop off the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off cover sheet, available on the Embassy website (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous pass- port, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS- 160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 Family Soiree at India International School and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS- 160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If one parent will not travel, provide a visa copy for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter stating no objection to the child’s travel. - For children of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I- 20. Children born in the US (with very few exceptions) are US citizens and would not be eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, excluding holidays. More information is avail- able on the U.S. Embassy website: kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.html

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EMBASSY GREECE The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the pleasure to announce that visa applica- tions must be submitted to Schengen Visa Application Centre (VFS office) located at 12th floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al- Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport collec- tion from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applications please visit the following website www.mfa.gr/kuwait.

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EMBASSY OF VATICAN o create an ambience of family milieu, bond- address followed by inaugural address by the teachers for their commitment and dedication in ing and togetherness, to strengthen the spir- Chairman and declaration of honors by the princi- serving the student community and acknowl- The Apostolic Nunciature Embassy of T the Holy See, Vatican in Kuwait presents it of oneness in proximity to one another, pal. edged the teachers for displaying integrity, one- India International School organized family Soiree The golden episode of the event was honoring ness and togetherness. The evening was made its compliments to Kuwait Times in its sprawling open air auditorium on 3rd June, the dedicated staff for their stupendous comple- amusing and enjoyable with variety of games Newspaper, and has the honor to inform the 2013. The event was presided over by the presence tion of 10 years of service. Teachers were present- organized by Master of Ceremony Shifana Muizz to same that the Apostolic Nunciature has moved of the chief guest, Mohammed Al-Saiq, education- ed with one sovereign gold coin and memento by entertain the family members and cherish these to a new location in Kuwait City. Please find ist, Chairman Dr P A Ibrahim, Director Malayil Chairman and Director. Furthermore, the teachers gatherings. below the new address: Yarmouk, Block 1, Moosa Koya, Principal F M Basheer Ahmed, Senior who completed 5 years of service were presented The glorious evening was concluded with vote Street 2, Villa No: 1. P.O.Box 29724, Safat 13158, Vice-Principal Narinder Kaur, Vice Principals and with a gift and memento. of thanks proposed by Senior Vice Principal, Kuwait. Tel: 965 25337767, Fax: 965 25342066. family members of IIS. The evening commenced The task of honoring was given to Sharafuddin, Narinder Kaur followed by delectable dinner and Email: [email protected] with the recitation of Holy Quran by Mohammed. spouse of Sameena, one of the dedicated mem- mellifluous music. Malayil Moosa Koya proposed the welcome bers of IIS family. In his speech, he appreciated the TV PROGRAMS THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

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It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s the Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - who take on 15:00 Storage Wars 08:45 Doc McStuffins With Andreas Viestad expectations for Warner Bros.’ “Man of Steel”! The various super-villains. But film executives at the studio are 09:05 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse L 15:30 Storage Wars 19:50 Come Dine With Me Superman picture comes at a crucial time for the keen on such a project, according to several people close 16:00 Storage Wars 09:30 A.N.T. Farm 20:35 Extreme Makeover: Home 04:00 Mary & Martha-PG15 studio. With the completion of the “Dark Knight” trilogy to the company. And it makes sense. Disney’s 2012 16:30 Storage Wars 09:55 A.N.T. Farm Edition 05:45 Mission: Impossible - Ghost last year, Warner Bros needs a new superhero franchise. In “Avengers” film, which joined Marvel characters Iron Man, 17:00 Storage Wars 10:15 Jessie 21:20 Antiques Roadshow Protocol-PG15 the near term, Warner Bros. could also use a blockbuster. Thor, Captain America and the Hulk, grossed $1.5 billion 17:30 Storage Wars 10:40 Jessie 22:15 Bargain Hunt 08:00 The Wild Girl-PG15 11:05 Good Luck Charlie 23:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent “Man of Steel,” which was directed by Zack Snyder and co- worldwide. Robinov was mum on “Justice League” plans, 18:00 Storage Wars 10:00 Mary & Martha-PG15 produced by “Dark Knight” filmmaker Christopher Nolan, saying, “Everybody has a right to speculate on what we 11:25 Good Luck Charlie 23:55 Food Poker 11:45 Mission: Impossible - Ghost 18:30 Storage Wars is opening Friday on the heels of the studio’s somewhat are going to do. 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Beyond the which was also produced by Legendary Pictures and 01:00 Ancient Aliens 03:00 Unique Sweets likely sequels “Man of Steel” would spawn, the success of Nolan’s Syncopy Films, a satellite is emblazoned with the 02:00 Counting Cars 15:50 Jessie 16:10 Shake It Up 03:25 Food Wars the film is key to Warner Bros’ plans for other movies from logo for Wayne Enterprise, the fictional company headed 03:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 16:35 A.N.T. Farm 04:00 Go Fast-PG15 DC Entertainment, a unit of the studio that co-produced by Bruce Wayne. 04:15 Unique Eats 17:00 Austin And Ally 06:00 Secret Window-PG15 the Superman film. Among those could be a project Success at the box office for “Man of Steel” also could 04:40 Chopped 17:20 Gravity Falls 08:00 Legendary Assassin-PG15 05:30 Iron Chef America based on the DC Comics series “Justice League,” which erase audiences’ memories of Bryan Singer’s “Superman 14:00 C.S.I. 17:45 Suite Life On Deck 09:45 Thor-PG15 06:10 Food Network Challenge would give the Burbank studio its own homegrown ver- Returns,” which was panned by some critics and grossed a 15:00 Kyle XY 18:10 Good Luck Charlie 12:00 Bending The Rules-PG15 07:00 Guy’s Big Bite sion of Disney’s lucrative “The Avengers” franchise. disappointing $200 million in the US and Canada. “I think 16:00 Emmerdale 18:30 That’s So Raven 13:45 Legendary Assassin-PG15 07:25 Guy’s Big Bite “Everyone is hoping this is the Superman to resurrect people can forgive and people can forget,” said Jonah 16:30 Coronation Street 18:55 Austin And Ally 15:30 Batman: The Dark Knight 07:50 Andy Bates Street Feasts 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 19:20 Jessie Returns Part One-PG15 Superman - that this will reboot the franchise in a way the Weiland, owner of the comic book news website Comic 08:15 Unique Sweets 18:00 C.S.I. 19:40 Gravity Falls 17:15 Bending The Rules-PG15 last one couldn’t,” box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian Book Resources, which also covers film news. “This movie 08:40 United Tastes Of America 19:00 Switched At Birth 20:05 A.N.T. Farm 19:00 Covert One: The Hades Factor- of Hollywood.com said. “Superman is obviously a crown looks nothing like ‘Superman Returns.’” PG15 jewel in the DC Comics universe and a big hit with ‘Man of “Man of Steel” is an edgier - and sometimes dark - ver- 22:00 7 Below-18 Steel’ only enhances the potential for ‘Justice League,’ sion of the classic comic book story. Actor Henry Cavill’s 23:45 Nowhere To Run-18 which is potentially as important to Warner Bros. as Superman is at times bearded and brooding - a far cry 01:30 Covert One: The Hades Factor- ‘Avengers’ is to Disney.” from earlier takes on the character. That edgier story was PG15 Jeff Robinov, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, expected, given Nolan’s involvement. The filmmaker, who acknowledged in an interview that expectations are high is credited with the picture’s story alongside screenwriter for “Man of Steel,” but discounted the influence its per- David Goyer, is known for his dark reimagining of the formance could have on the studio or its future projects. Batman saga in his recent “Dark Knight” trilogy. Those 08:00 The Year Dolly Parton Was My “It’s hard to place too much importance on any one movie films successfully rebooted the caped character for Mom-PG - we distribute 22 to 24 movies a year,” Robinov said. “I Warner Bros., which released two much-derided movies 10:00 My Dog’s Christmas Miracle- don’t feel a lot of pressure on the movie to fill a gap in our about the superhero in the mid-to late 1990s. PG15 slate. The real obligation is to deliver a movie that is equal With a focus on Superman’s origin, “Man of Steel” has 12:00 Problem Child-PG to the character, and I really think Zack and everybody has many elements - among them a sci-fi component, father- 14:00 Kung Fu Panda 2-PG done that.” son relationship drama and plenty of hand-to-hand com- 16:00 My Dog’s Christmas Miracle- Pre-release audience surveys suggest the movie, bat - that could appeal to a broad audience overseas. PG15 which cost about $225 million to produce, could gross Robinov, who grew up reading Superman comics, is confi- 18:00 The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad-PG $90 million over its opening weekend. That would put dent the movie will connect with audiences globally - but 20:00 Goon-18 “Man of Steel” on the road to profitability for the studio, even if “Man of Steel” is a worldwide hit, a “Justice League” 22:00 The Hangover 2-18 which at one point was ensnared in an epic battle with feature wouldn’t be guaranteed. “(Superman) is a 100 per- 00:00 Hard Breakers-18 the estates of Superman creators Jerome “Jerry” Siegel cent full-blown American character, but the movie is a 02:00 Goon-18 and Joseph Shuster over rights to the Superman charac- very broadly appealing film,” Robinov said. “What happens ter. The case was resolved in January in Warner Bros’ favor. next is another conversation, whether it is a Superman Had Siegel’s and Shuster’s estates both prevailed, Warner sequel, or the introduction of a different character. We are Bros. could have lost control of the rights to Superman. working toward making films that utilize the full DC uni- 09:00 Love Takes Wing-PG15 Interest in a potential “Justice League” movie will only verse, but none of that is tied to or limited by this one 11:00 Certain Prey-PG15 intensify after the release of “Man of Steel”. But Warner movie.” — MCT 13:00 Yona Yona Penguin-PG Bros, a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc, hasn’t announced 15:00 Love Takes Wing-PG15 plans for a movie based on the DC comic book series, 17:00 Black Forest-PG15 which focuses on a group of superheroes - led by 19:00 A Kiss At Midnight-PG15 21:00 The Beaver-PG15 23:00 Henry’s Crime-PG15 01:00 Shadows & Lies-18

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22) ARIES You seem most creative with your ideas and ways of communicating. You seem to possess a ceaseless need to be analytical. You spend a great Unique and unconventional approaches to study or research are forth- deal of time analyzing or studying certain situations and can undermine coming. You value change and transformation and have an almost reckless faith in the your own progress. If you are not moving forward with your work, you might consider a lit- life process. You may find yourself in an excellent job or at least with a defined path tle extra help or a bit of overtime with your work. Thinking things through and accounting and plan. You appreciate goals and efforts at the global level and try to find ways in for all the details and making careful measurements, keep the mind active and involved. An which you can implement them into your own life. Your energy level is high but the interest in health and work may come to your attention. There may be new ways of com- nervous tension level may also be high. Take the full time allotted to you at each munication, technical probably, that will take much of your spare time this afternoon. Very break—particularly the noon break—and find peaceful ways to relax. A new animal or little is accomplished at home since you may learn about someone in the neighborhood that you would like to know better. family member demands your attention this evening. It looks like playtime! Enjoy!

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

Your sense of direction and organization are the keys to understand- Co-workers enjoy being around you, particularly today. You are in a hap- ing you at any in-depth level. You seem to naturally find a solution—always managing py mood and you plan to stay that way for a long time. Your thought is that to come up with the correct approach. There is a great capacity to negotiate with the nobody could sway you from this good feeling. Your workload is good and it is starting to law and authorities, plus an ability to find your way when it comes to inner and spiritu- look as if you have a good grasp on the way your work is moving along. If you have a team, al matters. Others sense this gift and accept guidance and counsel from you often— you will find that all of you work very well together. You and your family have been consid- ering real estate lately and this just may be a good time to discover what you want in a including today. Matters of law, religion and philosophy of the most definite kind hold home. Taxes, investments and other financial ties or obligations grab your attention. You your interest. You could find that houses and other real property take on greater signifi- may even be looking to upgrade or downgrade into a different home. There may be less of cance. A move is in the forecast and now is the time to think about exactly what that a need to have lots of space; it will all need care. means to you; the world is yours! Gain power through dependable information.

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

Your timing is much better today. Others seem to have a need to listen A renewed emphasis on reading, writing, studying and all forms of infor- mation exchange is highly motivating. New ideas and creative solutions are to what you have to say. Although you may not have all the answers you at the ready. You are not usually the talkative one in your work area but today there are feel you need, the combination of your ideas with other people’s ideas is productive and great things to talk about—new discoveries. You might enjoy being a salesperson or in the has good results. Open-minded people tend to avoid negative input and use slowdowns advertising business; success is certain. Your imagination and sense of what connects all of ACROSS amount often deliberately so. as a cause for caution and rethinking. It would be good to stop and compliment the life are felt in your speech and in the way you communicate. You love a good story and a 1. Ratio of the adjacent side to the 4. Resembling the shape of a cup. group on the ability to work so well together and the knack of coming up with progres- sense of the mystical pervades every one you tell. At some level, there is a greater focus on hypotenuse. 5. In operation or operational. sive ideas. Nurturing is where you concentrate your efforts in your personal life: making family life—parents, children, relatives and the whole domestic scene. You are looking for- things grow and taking care of them as well as planting seeds that will survive far into the ward to a fun family gathering soon. 4. Of or in or belonging to the cavity of the 6. Leave or strike out, as of vowels. future. Patience should be practiced, especially just now. Take things slowly. abdomen. 7. (Irish) The sea personified. 11. Fabric dyed with splotches of green and 8. A plant hormone promoting elongation of brown and black and tan. stems and roots. 15. (computer science) A coding system that 9. Inquire about. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) incorporates extra parity bits in order to 10. The cardinal number that is the product of detect errors. 10 and 100. This is a lucky day for you when it comes to career decisions. You will You may be helping a young co-worker with assigned duties or in under- standing his or her work this morning. Everyone wants a piece of you and this 16. Release or vent, as of emotions and reac- 11. An esoteric or occult matter that is tradi- work hard to make your dreams a reality. Flashes of insight with tremendous originality and independence are typical. You may find yourself teaching others about can result in your needing more space, a chance to be alone—escape! You are feeling a tions. tionally secret. some new technical skill. You have a natural sense of invention and a love of all things elec- great deal of satisfaction; this has come about because of your being in demand. Your ambi- 17. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind. 12. A condensed but memorable saying trical and of communication in general. A born traveler, not afraid to be alone, you will find tions are usually supported by the will to get things done. Achievement, ambition and 18. Someone who has won first place in a embodying some important fact of experi- opportunities to travel—perhaps through lecturing or writing. You are unconventional authority are the things that take on greater importance. Organizing and administering to people and projects will become more central to your lifestyle. A marriage or other partner- competition. ence that is taken as true by many people. when it comes to self-expression. You will find new and different ways to get this expression over to others—possibly through sports, or entertainment, the creative arts, etc. Always ship can raise high hopes. There are good feelings from all around you and there is a sense 20. Of or relating to Iraq or its people or cul- 13. Produced by a manufacturing process. independent when it comes to emotions, you do not mind feeling a little different. of support and harmony and enjoyment of this happy time. ture. 14. A European river. 21. A Chadic language spoken in northern 19. Containing or made of or resembling or Nigeria. characteristic of a metal. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 22. (zoology) Relating to or belonging to or 23. A hospital unit staffed and equipped to Leo (July 23-August 22) characteristic of any worms of the phylum provide intensive care. There is a focus on worldwide events and the need to keep in touch with Past restrictions are gone. You will be able to move forward and get others. This could be a group-energy type of thing but it looks as if you Annelida. 25. Thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of much accomplished. Your ideas and thoughts will be clear and the unusually difficult tasks 24. (South African) A camp defended by a cir- the lateral columns and anterior horns of the joined the competition to fulfill a special need. It is time to be involved in the big picture. will not slow you down. You become organized as soon as you know your schedule. It will The media are instrumental in this social awareness and you may be a part of the media. cular formation of wagons. spinal cord. feel exhilarating to know you are on the right road to success and your self-confidence You are certainly seen obtaining information from as many different sources as possible this 26. An arrangement of points or particles or 27. Covered with paving material. should be high enough that nothing can stop you. There are highlights of leadership and month. Expect, then, to be involved with newspapers, magazines, tv, internet and discus- opportunities for advancement. You will feel powerful and those around you will see that sions on computer networks and in coffee houses. Others will want to know the latest— objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 28. Physical discomfort (as mild sickness or you have the ability to make good decisions, accomplish goals and network with authori- dimensions. depression). you must keep on the right path and avoid being misleading. Celebrating the evening with ties. There should be some compliments coming your way this afternoon. A love story or people, music and good feelings is certainly enjoyable. 29. A Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba 31. Having the wind against the forward side poem is shared tonight. people in southwestern Nigeria. of the sails. 30. Squash bugs. 32. A hidden storage space (for money or pro- 33. Moving quickly and lightly. visions or weapons). Virgo (August 23-September 22) 39. Lacking in light. 34. The 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Pisces (February 19-March 20) 41. (Old Testament) The second patriarch. 35. (psychoanalysis) An idealized image of Your artistic side jumps to attention as some new challenges that are This is a time to take risks and dare to be a little unconventional. New 43. A genus of Psittacidae. someone (usually a parent) formed in child- similar to a business advertisement tease your imagination. You can create a presentation insights bring bright ideas for new inventions. Your career could open up by 46. The residue that remains when something hood. that results in some innovative ideas. There is a sense of testing the limits, but there is also taking the road less traveled and by daring to be the oddball—new approaches. An under- standing attitude on your part could have far-reaching effects on your own life-path and is burned. 36. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. some fun of accomplishment involved in today’s work. Being more in touch with your emotional roots is a keynote of the cycle that now takes hold in your life. This has to do with career during this time. A little restraint for now could be beneficial; keep notes so that you 47. (of persons) Highest in rank or authority 37. Being one more than one. feelings, but it’s more than that; it is about making the things you feel and care about a real- can stay focused. Careful with the budget today; you may be more than a little eager to or office. 38. God of death. ity. At some levels, this may mean creating a greater balance when it comes to career and acquire things or indulge too much. Be alert for the knowledge that will help you to fine- 48. A desert in southern Israel. 40. An associate degree in nursing. family. Credit yourself with the will to get things done and realize that now is a good time tune your work program. A friend will invite you to do some fun activities that could be a bit out of the ordinary this afternoon. 51. Pertaining to loss of hair or wool or feath- 42. 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prah Winfrey is donating £12 million in sup- has been a member of the museum’s advisory coun- Oport of African American history. The chat cil since 2004 - previously gave $1 million to the show legend has announced her pledge to museum in 2007, which takes her total up to $13 help build the Smithsonian institution’s forthcom- million - a sum only matched by the CEO’s own ing National Museum of African American History donation. Lonnie G. Bunch III, the museum’s found- and Culture in Washington D.C. The 59-year-old star ing director, enthused: “We are inspired and pro- will have the facility’s 350-seat theatre named after foundly grateful for Ms. Winfrey’s generosity at this her as a special thanks. According to The Hollywood important time. Her gifts will forever be associated Reporter, Oprah said: “I am so proud of African with harnessing the power of art and creative American history and its contributions to our nation expression to build bridges between cultures and as a whole. I am deeply appreciative of those who enrich people’s lives.” The National Museum of paved the path for me and all who follow in their African American History and Culture is currently footsteps. “By investing in this museum, I want to under construction and is set to open in late 2015. help ensure that we both honour and preserve our culture and history, so that the stories of who we are will live on for generations to come.” Oprah - who

nna Paquin and Stephen Moyer have finally Aunveiled their babies’ names. The married ‘True ichael Douglas says ‘Behind the Blood’ couple referred to their nine-month-old MCandelabra’ was a “beautiful gift” twins by their Christian names in p for the first time last after beating cancer. The 68-year- night, calling the tiny tots Charlie and Poppy. Stephen - old actor plays camp pianist Liberace in his who plays Anna’s on-screen love interest, vampire Bill first role since overcoming throat cancer - Compton, in ‘True Blood’ - was quizzed about his plans for which he was diagnosed with in 2010 - but Father’s Day this weekend at the HBO show’s season six admits he was initially too eager to dive premiere screening in Hollywood. He told E! News he into the role. He said: “I’d had my treatment would be “hanging out with Charlie and Poppy”, while his when [this project] came back to me, it was 10-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, Lilac, a beautiful gift. “I was just so happy to goes off to camp. Anna, 30, also said she was planning a have gotten a clean checkup. “We were special treat for her 43-year-old husband - who she wed in getting ready for the film, and all of a sud- August 2010 - but kept quiet about the particulars of their den [director] Steven [Soderberg] and [co- family fun-filled day. She explained: “I can’t tell you star] Matt [Damon] said they had other because that would ruin the surprise. I don’t know about [it projects they were going to do.” While being a] big surprise, but yes, there are plans.” Anna has Michael was initially disheartened, he now had a “really awesome” few months since the twins’ birth realizes he needed to fully recover his but says she doesn’t mind losing sleep because she is so strength before the project could go excited about her work on the racy vampire drama and in ahead. He added to The Hollywood the film ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’. She recently said: Reporter: “I was scared I was drifting away. enry Cavill “really felt like Superman” “Sleep’s not a very big part of my life right now. But that’s They never fessed up to it - and they did Hwhile filming ‘Man of Steel’. The 30-year- fine. It’s kind of part of the deal ... When there are interest- have other projects - but I think they took a old star got teary while slipping on the ing things happening and interesting people you want to look at me and knew I wasn’t there yet, and legendary superhero’s iconic blue outfit and red work with, you kind of jump on it and figure out the they were absolutely right. “Still, strength cape for the first time, but he didn’t find it tough details, which thankfully have all kind of fallen into place.” wise, weight wise, I was another year away. to get into the character’s mindset because the There was a moment of anxiety there, but costume itself made him feel like he had special then a year went by and I was stronger and powers. When asked how it felt wearing ready to do it.” Superman’s suit for the first time, he replied: “Extremely cool, but emotional. “I thought, ‘This is it. You’re doing it - being Superman.’ I’ll never forget it, because I really felt like him.” While Cavill - who missed out on the titular role for 2006 movie ‘Superman Returns’ - endured a tough workout schedule to ensure he was in the right shape to portray the superhero, he enjoyed waking up every morning and reminding him- self he was playing the role. He added to Nuts magazine: “To train and to work 12 hours a day is taxing on the willpower and the body, so the shoot was grueling but incredibly good fun. “I he legendary martial arts actor has top stars before him - had his hand and foot got to wake up every morning and say, ‘I’m Tconfirmed he is adapting his 1998 prints imprinted outside Los Angeles’ TCL Superman!’” autobiography ‘I Am Jackie Chan: My Chinese Theatre. Jackie first took part in the Life in Action’ into a stage musical, which he prestigious ceremony in 1997 but his will narrate. Speaking to reporters at a press cement plaque has since mysteriously dis- conference in New York City yesterday he appeared. The ‘Chinese Zodiac’ star also said: “We are looking for a director for the received a lifetime achievement award at musical right now.” The 59-year-old star - the New York Asian Film Festival yesterday. whose Hollywood credits include the ‘Rush Hour’ series - will document his life from his early years in Hong Kong to his time in youth acrobatic group Seven Little Hayek Fortunes, as well as his battle to step out of the shadow of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Jackie has previously expressed his love of musical films, particularly 1965 fami- alma Hayek wears leather on the red carpet for her husband. The 47- ly flick ‘The Sound of Music’, which starred Syear-old actress admits she goes out of her way and dresses to impress Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. her French spouse, Francois-Henri Pinault - whom she has five-year-old He said at the time: “I love ‘The Sound of daughter Valentina with - because she wants him to be physically attracted Music’. When I was young, I didn’t know to her. Speaking to InStyle magazine, she said: “I actually wear a lot of leather English and I saw the whole movie.” The on the red carpet. My husband loves when I wear it. “I’m not really a fashion- iconic star is currently being honored for his ista. I have an eye. I can pull it together, but a lot of the effort I make is for my film work in both Hollywood and his native husband because I want him to be attracted to me.” The star is flattered peo- Hong Kong. Last week, the actor - like many ple find her beautiful but insists she doesn’t put her appearance at the top of her priority list because there is more to her than just a pretty face. She explained: “I know people have always thought I was beautiful, but I have never tried to be as beautiful as can be. “I could do a lot more exercise, or not eat dessert. Or not drink alcohol. I could make bigger efforts. I don’t think my first priority in life has ever been beauty. It’s a little bit of a rebellious spirit in me. There is more to me than looks, of course.”

ne Direction have hired a £2.3 million private yacht ed by a group of adoring teen fans eager to meet their musical Owhile in Miami. The boy band - Harry Styles, Louis heroes. One fan in particular was blown away by Harry’s caring Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik - nature, telling the Daily Mirror newspaper: “When Harry saw a resorted to drastic measures to escape screaming fans in Florida fan in a wheelchair with multiple sclerosis, he went over and by hiring the luxury 90-foot custom-built boat and sailing introduced himself and gave her a kiss on the cheek. It was around the ocean for the day. The ‘Little Things’ hitmakers are incredibly sweet.” The band then headed back to their beach- set to start the US leg of their Take Me Home world tour tomor- side hotel in preparation for their concert in Sunrise City tomor- row, but took a well deserved break by soaking up the sun on row. The Take Me Home world tour lasts until October 30. the lavish cruiser, which comes with four walk-around decks, a movie room and four rooms - which sleep up to eight people. The lads finally arrived on deck after a relaxing day to be greet- lifestyle THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

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he British Summer Season is here, and the next few Tmonths are packed with special days and evenings out at sporting and cultural events. Here is some essential advice on etiquette and manners for some of the summer’s finest occasions.

Opera Be sure to applaud only when the conductor takes to the podium (at the very beginning and after the interval), after the overture (the musical introduction before curtain-up), at the end of an act, after an impressive aria and at the final bows. Avoid whooping, whistling or braying. Feet stamping is a definite no-no. Subtitles provide an electronic rolling text of a summary translation above the stage and can help you to keep up during the performance.

Country House Opera Generally the dress code is black tie. Guests arrive in good time before the start of the performance to bag a picnic spot in the grounds and enjoy a pre-performance glass of bubbly. Performances begin in the late afternoon or early evening, but usually a little earlier than conventional theatre. There is an extended interval (90 mins) during which the picnic is enjoyed. Be sure to take a warm shawl to fend off the chill of the British summer evening.

Theatre Don’t cut it too fine before curtain-up. Latecomers are Snails are pictured at the ‘Snail Garden’ farm in Krasin, northern Poland. — AFP photos made to wait. Arrive in good time and order any interval drinks in advance. Disengage all mobile phones. If you must eat sweets, decant and unwrap your ration before curtain-up, or wait for a roar of laughter to drown out rustling. No talking and don’t lean forward, obscure the view of those behind you or put feet on seats. Join in the applause - cheering and whooping should be kept to a minimum and whistling avoid- ed.

Racing Different race meetings have various codes of conduct and levels of formality. It is essential to adhere to the correct dress code for the area of the racecourse (enclosure) for which you have a ticket. Dress codes range from full morning dress to t a snail farm in lake-rich northern Poland, one of a ther development in Poland, industry sources say. crawling towards the rim. “They can probably sense they’re suits and jackets. Have a flutter but moderate any excessive Agrowing number of breeders across the country, it is “When it comes to other animals, like cattle and poultry, headed for the dinner table,” Kuchta joked, adding that the reactions. If you’ve staked your money on a loser, don’t sulk easy to accidentally step on a mollusc making a break there is huge competition here,” said Maciej Ligaszewski shy mollusc famous for retreating into its shell likes its per- and, equally, if you’re a lucky winner, don’t get too over-excit- for freedom. “You have to secure the area to stop the snails from the National Research Institute of Animal Production. sonal space and scales the sides to escape the crowd. While ed. Even if the race is a close call, keep loud shouting or excit- from fleeing, because they’re very clever about it,” said But snail breeding “is still something new and original” in Poland’s snail farming is majority export, the tiny creature ed screaming to the minimum - especially if you’re very close Mariola Pilat, 35, president of Snails Garden in the village of Poland, which sends most of its slimy molluscs to France to with a flavor akin to mushroom or chicken was once a fix- to other people. Be careful to avoid blocking others’ views of Krasin. “They always find a hole to sneak through, always,” be swathed in garlic butter and served out of their spiralled ture of the Polish kitchen. the track. she told AFP, adding that a snail’s pace is surprisingly quick. shells. France imports 95 percent of its snail consumption, “Poland’s first cookbook (from 1682) has a handful of Despite the fugitives, snail farming-mostly for gastronomic of which nine percent comes from Poland, according to snail recipes, and-this is interesting-more than the number Polo ends-has advantages over traditional livestock farming, says trade figures from the Polish embassy in Paris. Poland is one devoted to pork,” said food historian Jaroslaw Dumanowski. The world of polo is often viewed as glamorous and farm owner Grzegorz Skalmowski, 42, whose office is in a of many exporters in an industry spread wide from Turkey to “The end of snail-eating and a general collapse of Polish cui- wealthy, especially as it is a sport enjoyed by many royals. The snail-shaped cottage. Hungary to Indonesia, but its share of the market is growing, sine came about after World War II” given the poverty and form is, however, relatively relaxed and informal compared to He points to the minimal investment and land required the embassy said. In 2011, Poland exported 282 tons of communist disdain for anything rich or fancy, he told AFP. many other summer seasonal fixtures. Dress code is usually as one reason for the gradually growing interest in the niche snails worth close to 1.1 million euros ($1.5 million), accord- But with today’s higher standard of living, Dumanowski says smart casual. Standards are rather smarter in members’ enclo- business of breeding the black-toothed, rain-loving her- ing to the Central Statistical Office. snails are making a comeback on menus and supermarket sures, where a badge permitting entry should also be worn. maphrodite. “When I started a decade ago there were three shelves, if still inching their way into home cooking. Women should wear smart, flat shoes that suit both walking/standing on grass and divot stomping - the halftime breeders, now it’s 300,” he said, adding that most of them are Blood soups and tripe stew Hoping for a revival of demand at home, farmer tradition (only five minutes) where the turf kicked up by the Poland has been shipping snails to France for decades, Skalmowski notes that today’s dinner table is no stranger to just starting out. An industry heavyweight, Skalmowski ponies (never referred to as horses) is trodden back into place breeds up to 50 tons of snails a year or five million individ- but the wild kind: Helix pomatia or “winniczek” in Polish, more unusual dishes. “We eat ‘flaki’ or beef tripe stew, no? by spectators. ual gastropods-on the farm, making for an impressive snail- also known as the famous Burgundy snail after the French And we also have ‘czernina’ (soup made from animal blood) to-human ratio in the village of a couple of hundred people. region. “The French escargot, there’s almost none left, for a right? Which for others is gross. But we eat it,” he said. Pilat Tennis He also trains other people around the country and simple reason: pesticides,” said Jacques Pommier, 84, organ- chimed in: “Those are our goodies.” At an event this month, Tennis is a highlight of the British summer, whatever the abroad to breed two kinds of Helix aspersa garden snails for izer of an annual snail-guzzling festival in France. “That’s why the pair hope to entice locals with escargot a la polonaise: weather. Be sure to be seated before the players come on him-the small grey Muller and large grey Maxima-bringing they found snails in Eastern Europe that are exactly like the pierogi stuffed with snail. — AFP court, and remember that you won’t be allowed to leave or in an extra 40 tons a year. Most of the 90 tons of snails pro- Burgundy escargot.” The vineyard snail is protected today in return to your seats until there is a change of ends. Avoid duced are exported to Spain, Italy and France. The farm sells Poland: it can only be picked from late April to the end of wearing a big hat that might obscure the view of any specta- the majority of the snails live-before the inevitable deadly May in certain areas and amounts, and at a minimum length tors sitting behind you. No talking or sudden, distracting toss into boiling water-but also offers canned meat, pearly of three centimeters (1.2 inches). movements during play. — Reuters white snail’s egg caviar and, not for the faint-hearted, slime This puts gatherers at the weather’s mercy, said Snails facial cream. While still a small branch of the overall animal Garden employee Tomasz Kuchta, 36, as he traipsed around farming industry, snail breeding has a lot of potential for fur- a field in rain boots, clutching a bucket whose contents were

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US actor Brad Pitt is greeted by fans during the South Korea premiere of his latest film ‘World War Z’ in Seoul yesterday. Descalzos founder and singer, Shakira, donates her gold Indian Bollywood film actress Adah Sharma locks herself — AP stage outfit from the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards and inside a cage for a PETA Campaign in protest against the festive tank top and skirt combo worn in her 2010 ‘Waka caging of birds, in Mumbai. — AFP Waka’ music video, to Hard Rock’s world famous memora- bilia collection while on set of NBC’s The Voice, Tuesday, in Hollywood, Calif. — AP

he flood-cresting Danube outside Budapest’s Bela Wagner, having conducted at the composer’s purpose-built the years have called upon the services of a variety of opera been the case in the speeches of Hitler or Goebbels,” Schulz Bartok concert hall threatened to drown audience, opera house in Bayreuth, has thoughtfully and deliberately and theatre directors, and this time it was the turn of German told Reuters in an interview during the interval. Tsingers, chorus and orchestra alike, but it couldn’t damp- built up his own festival, beginning in 2006. Presented in a director Michael Schulz. He directed a “Ring” cycle in Weimar “That’s just not interesting. Rather, the ‘Meistersinger’ is, for en the high spirits inside for a new production of Wagner’s concert hall instead of an opera house, past seasons have that was noted for its stark setting, but brought a much lighter me, at the end of the day, a good comedy that one can work “Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg”. The crowning glory of con- seen clever, minimalist stagings of “The Ring”, “Parsifal”, touch to his first production of Wagner’s only comic opera. on, this ambivalence, this playing with reality, that’s what ductor Adam Fischer’s eighth annual “Wagner Days” festival, in “Tannhauser”, “Tristan und Isolde” and “Lohengrin”, but Fischer Propaganda showpiece interests me.” The international cast included British baritone Wagner’s 200th birthday year, was described as a “master- saved the biggest challenge, “Die Meistersinger”, with its huge Wagner was notoriously anti-Semitic and “Meistersinger”, James Rutherford as Sachs and German tenor Klaus Florian work” by Hungarian critic Miklos Fay in Hungarian daily cast, for last. with its infamous line “honour your German masters”, became Vogt as the knight Walther who wins the leading lady Eva. Nepszabadsag following Saturday’s premiere that had the “This opera needs the most careful staging, in a way,” a propaganda showpiece for the Nazis under the Third Reich. Vogt lost a bit of oomph toward the end, but the opera is audience cheering every act of the five-hour-long opera. Fischer said in a recent phone interview. “Wagner is very the- This poses a problem for any director, maybe especially a nothing if not long. Eva was sung by German soprano Annette It was one of those magical musical moments when all the atrical, these are very long operas, and I thought at the begin- German one, but Schulz tackled it, head on and comically. In Dasch with flirty flair, while Danish baritone Bo Skovhus got elements, including a superb cast, powerful choral singing ning that we have to offer many more visual elements to the the dramatic closing scene, when shoemaker and poet Hans the bulk of the laughs for his send-up of Walther’s rival for and even the river nearing the top of retaining walls just steps audience, not to be boring,” he said. “But that is not really true Sachs, the hero of the piece, is singing the offending verse, Eva’s hand as the toupeed, stuffed-shirt Beckmesser. Asked if away from the hall, conspired for almost unalloyed success. because the possibilities of the hall, the acoustic and the Schulz brought on two boys to kick around a soccer ball - so he was pleased with what he has achieved, Fischer said: “Yes, it “Wagner liked destruction,” retired Slovenian coal mine direc- atmosphere give us a lot more than I thought at the begin- that the “German masters” became football players from was a dream and everybody said it was crazy and we finished tor Franc Zerdin, attending with his wife and a friend, said just ning. Bayern Munich or another top club, instead of something it. It is a gift of life for me.”— Reuters before the performance began. “I always say the worst thing is to get bored, and now I more invidious. “Even if I staged this in Germany, I wouldn’t be Indeed, there did seem to be something electric in the air. have confirmation that we can play everything here, with a interested in showing that in the rhetoric and demagogy of a Fischer, 63, who is steeped in the traditions of the HolyGrail of minimum of staging.” Fischer and his production team over Hans Sachs there is something lurking that could also have

ohn Krasinski is best known for playing the handsome, affa- falling in love with writing and producing and all of it just only from a television show but from an era of life ... It was ble salesman Jim Halpert on thehit TV series “The Office,” because it is nice to be part of the process. The business is the most important things in my career, and at the end of the Jbut that could change as the versatile actor tackles new changing rapidly, so to be a part of the development of day I may still be known as Jim Halpert more than anything projects, including writing two new scripts. The Massachusetts new ideas, new shows, new movies is really exciting, and to else. And I am really proud of that. — Reuters native will appear on the big screen in the 3D animated film work with a whole bunch of different talent. “Monsters University,” which opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, providing the voice for “Frightening” Frank McCay in the pre- Q: You co-wrote the film “Promised Land” with actor Matt quel to the Pixar and Disney 2001 hit movie “Monsters, Inc.” Damon. Do you plan to do more writing in the future? He also has a guest role on the Internet video streaming A: I am writing two scripts right now. I got hooked. As soon as I service Netflix’s revival of the Emmy-winning series “Arrested did it with him I wanted to do it more and more. It is a lot of Development.” Krasinski, 34, spoke to Reuters about the cre- fun to sit down and write. It is challenging, but it is so exciting ative process, achieving hero status and how hard it has been - to have the power to create characters and worlds, rather to leave “The Office,” which ended its nine-year run last month. than to just read scripts that are sent to you.

Q: After playing Jim Halpert for so long was it difficult to Q: Can you reveal what the scripts are about? take on the characters in “Monsters University” and A: They are totally different movies and definitely different from “Arrested Development”? “Promised Land.” One of them is an action-adventure kind of A: It was fun to do both those roles but they were small, fun movie and the other one is ... sort of an investigation of one roles ... For me it was just supporting two things I love so of the government agencies. much. I think “Arrested Development” is one of the best shows ever on television, so I was just honored to be a part Q: You have another project in the works, an HBO miniseries of that in any way. And it is exactly the same with ‘Monsters about the Chateau Marmont hotel with writer Aaron University.’ Not only am I a fan, but my nieces and nephews Sorkin, which you will executive produce. What attracted are bigger fans than I am, so it is the first time in my career you to that? that I reached hero status in their eyes. A: It is an incredibly historic hotel for our town; probably the Amanda Bynes most historic hotel ... There is so much of our town and of our Q: You’ve worn a lot of different hats in your career. You’re business that was created in that hotel. We’re definitely fasci- an actor, writer, director, film producer. Do you prefer nated to tell the story of the hotel. one job over another? A: I really prefer acting over everything else. I think acting for Q: After nine years on “The Office,” how hard was it to leave me is the most fun. It is what I did from the beginning. All for the last time? these other avenues have been fascinating roads to go A: “Each day I am not on set and not going through that routine down but, for sure, acting is the most fun. Quickly I am with that group of people is excruciating. It is moving on not

onservative-leaning Employment Policies Institute may be exploiting personal tragedy to score political points. CThe non-profit think tank unveiled a new eye-catching billboard in Los Angeles that attempts to link Amanda Bynes’ n aspiring actress has helped police track down a sus- Santos, 43, had been jailed in the Dominican Republic in an high-profile meltdown to unemployment levels among teen pect in her father’s 1986 slaying. Periodically, over the unrelated case about two years after the Martinez killing but workers. Never mind the fact that at 27, the former Alast few years, Joselyn Martinez would try to find infor- served just more than a year before he was released. Kelly said Nickelodeon actress has been out of her teenage years for mation about the man accused of shooting and killing her Martinez’s case was closed upon news of Santos’ incarceration nearly a decade. The billboard asks: “Is Amanda Bynes Wigging father outside his restaurant on Nov 22, 1986, when she was 9 in the Dominican Republic - something that should never Out About Teen Unemployment?” years old. Beginning in 2006, she trolled Myspace and have happened. Without answering whether Bynes’ DUI, bong tossing and Facebook for information. In 2011, she wrote a letter to “They should not have closed the case,” Kelly said. Unlike underwear-clad selfies are cries for help on behalf of job-seek- “America’s Most Wanted.” Through it all, she spent her own today, the New York Police Department did not have liaisons ing youngsters, the ad then segues into an attack on attempts money, dishing out payments of $69.99 to various online in the Dominican Republican at that time. But Joselyn to raise pay rates. “Unfortunately, raising the minimum wage search programs that turn up potential addresses and phone Martinez continued her own search, saving her search results will only make things worse,” the ad concludes. The group, numbers for people. to a folder on her laptop dedicated to solving her father’s which quotes Bureau of Labor Statistics to argue that teen And on Friday, her efforts were vindicated when police killing. “I didn’t suddenly find him. This took years of putting unemployment levels stand at 24 percent, has ties to business- arrested Justo Santos on charges he murdered her father, Jose away efforts,” she said. “It just took many years, and I felt like I es such as restaurants, industries that historically have profited Martinez, outside his Dominican restaurant in the city’s was doing something. I didn’t tell anybody. I didn’t want peo- from low-wage labor. Michael Saltsman, research director at the Washington Heights neighborhood 27 years ago. “It’s amaz- ple to think I was crazy.” Martinez said in February she met Employment Policies Institute, said that in this cases teens rep- ing,” Martinez, 36, said Tuesday. “I didn’t plan for this. It’s been with detectives from a cold-case squad to turn over all the resented people between 16 to 19 years of age. surreal.” Police said Santos, whose arrest in Miami was first information she’d uncovered, including a search result with Just don’t ask Saltsman to explain the logical connection reported by the Daily News, has made statements implicating Santos’ name, address and phone number in Miami. between this employment crisis and Bynes’ escalating series of himself in the killing. On Tuesday, Santos agreed to let police She said detectives from the cold-case squad used her public relations debacles. He admitted that Bynes’ meltdown has return him to New York later. He was in police custody Tuesday information and traveled to Miami, where they made the nothing to do with teen unemployment. “I don’t think there’s and wasn’t available for comment, and there was no informa- arrest without incident. “I just feel like I had to do it for my supposed to be a logical link here,” he said. “The idea is to use tion on whether he had an attorney. He has a Miami court father,” she said, “and it’s up to New York state to decide what people who lots of folks recognize.” That said, he argued that the date later this month. happens next.”— AP group was not exploiting Bynes’ situation but rather using her Witnesses to the 1986 killing said they had seen Santos, legal headaches to spark debate. “We’re using people in the news and he was quickly named by detectives as a suspect, but he to make a point and to get people talking about teens being out fled to the Dominican Republic shortly after. Martinez, who of work this summer,” Saltsman said. “There’s a lot of discussion has appeared in Spanish-language music videos, radio com- about this on the pages of the Washington Post or the Wall Street mercials and a video game and wants to be in TV shows and Journal, but it’s not reaching young people because they may movies, said there was “no plan” in her search efforts over the not be reading those publications.” —Reuters years. “It was totally, absolutely in my eyes, totally random,” said Martinez, who has appeared on the Dominican TV show “Divertido con Jochy,” or “Fun with Jochy.” Police Joselyn Martinez Commissioner Raymond Kelly told reporters on Tuesday that lifestyle THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

o revered is Nelson Mandela today that it is easy to you are doing is ‘anti’, you are protesting on the streets, but ly 70 countries and was watched by more than half a billion forget that for decades he was considered a terrorist it will remain in that space. Many people will agree, but you people around the world, still one of the largest audiences Sby many foreign governments, and some of his now will not appeal them.” “Mandela and the movement should ever for an entertainment event. Despite some broadcast- supporters. The anti-apartheid hero was on a US terror be seen as something positive, confident, something you ers’ demands for the politics to be toned down the mes- watch list until 2008 and while still on Robben Island, would like to be in your living room with.” While sage got out. Britain’s late “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher described his Hollingsworth dealt with artists, Mike Terry-head of the Singer Harry Belafonte opened with a rousing acclama- African National Congress as a “typical terrorist organiza- movement in London-dealt with the ANC and the sceptics tion: “We are here today to honor a great man, the man is tion.” That Mandela’s image has been transformed so thor- in the anti-apartheid movement. Nelson Mandela,” he told the capacity crowd. Nelson oughly is a testament to the man’s achievements, but also, And there were many, including Mandela himself, who Mandela was released from jail 19 months later, after 27 in part, to a concert that took place in London 25 years ago asked several times that the struggle not be about him. years in prison. A second concert was later held to cele- this week. Many others insisted the focus remain on sanctions against brate. For organizer Tony Hollingsworth the June 11, 1988 gig the apartheid regime. “A lot of people were criticizing me “Before the first event, the prospect of Nelson Mandela’s at London’s Wembley Stadium had very little to do with for sanitizing it,” Hollingsworth remembered. Eventually imminent release from prison seemed completely unrealis- Mandela’s 70th birthday, as billed. It had everything to do Terry convinced the ANC and Hollingsworth convinced tic,” Terry would later say. “Yet within 20 months he walked with ridding Mandela of his terrorist tag and ensuring his Simple Minds, Dire Straits, Sting, George Michael, The free and I have no doubt that the first event played a deci- release. “You can’t get out of jail as a terrorist, but you can Eurythmics, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston and Stevie sive role in making this happen.” Mandela went on to nego- get out of prison as a black leader,” he told AFP during a Wonder into the 83-artist line up. With that musical fire- tiate the end of the white supremacist regime and estab- visit to Johannesburg. Hollingsworth, now 55, envisaged a power came contracts for a more than 11 hour broadcast. lish multiracial democracy in South Africa. Few seemed to star-studded concert that would transform Mandela from “We signed with the entertainment department of tele- notice that the concert was actually more than a month outlaw to icon in the public’s mind, and in turn press gov- vision (stations). And when the head of the department before his July 18 birthday. — AFP ernments adopt a more accommodating stance. got home and watched on his channel that they were call- He approached Archbishop Trevor Huddleston, presi- ing Mandela a terrorist, they called straight to the news dent of the British Anti-Apartheid Movement, to pitch his section to say, don’t call this man a terrorist, we just signed musical strategy. “I told Trevor that the African National 11 hours of broadcasting for a tribute about him.” “This is Congress and the anti-apartheid movement had reached how we turned Mandela from a black terrorist into a black their glass ceiling; they couldn’t go further.” “Everything leader.” The gig at Wembley attracted broadcasters in near-

here are many ways to find oneself in exile, Elzbieta Czyzewska, a formerly world-renowned Polish deliberately or accidentally. Playwright John actress, is eloquently narrated by Guare (as himself) TGuare has written three affecting stories about and co-narrated and archly enacted by Omar Sangare. mid-20th century Eastern European artists who found Czyzewska’s love life, temperament and career were so themselves cut off from everything they once knew, impacted by Cold War Polish-American political issues and presents them in his dynamic new play, “3 Kinds and her own “legendary bad luck” that she ended up of Exile.” Guare, author of “A Free Man of Color,” “Six banished and lonely in America. Graceful and lively, Degrees of Separation” and “House of Blue Leaves,” Sangare mimics the actress, whom both men knew in and an Olivier- and two-time Tony Award-winner, also real life; Guare even wrote a play for her. Concluding makes his very effective off-Broadway acting debut in her story, Guare quotes a telling line said to be from a the world premiere production that opened Tuesday magazine article written about her: “Courage is a mat- night at the Atlantic Theater Company. ter of someone who is really and truly afraid and yet Atlantic artistic director Neil Pepe provides crisp carries on, as in war, someone who knows fear and yet direction and diverse staging for each of the three gets up and keeps going each day.” The accidental tales, which provide stirring examples of overcoming exile of the writer Witold Gombrowicz (a drolly haunt- fear and living with courage and humanity. The first ed David Pittu), who was on a ship docked in one, “Karel,” the story of a writer from Eastern Europe, is Argentina when Germany invaded Poland in 1939, is movingly told by Martin Moran. He relates the emo- styled as a well-choreographed, feverish bad dream. tional and physical pain that erupted years after his The spirited, sometimes black-suited and bowler-hat- friend Karel was sent away from home as a boy of 12 ted ensemble performs a series of darkly humorous Seal to escape the Nazis. dance numbers, occasionally surrounding and taunt- Told he was just going to England for a month of ing Pittu in a menacing, rhythmic chorus. These exiles “summer camp” in 1939, Karel remained there and cope with their situations in different ways, but Guare never saw his family again. Near the end, which comes brilliantly relates their humanity in the face of totalitar- with a compelling twist, Karel says, “I tell you this story ianism. — AP This theater publicity image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Omar to ask you how much of your life have you made up? Sangare, left, and John Guare in ‘3 Kinds of Exile,’ by John Guare, currently per- How many people do you carry around in your life forming off-Broadway at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York. — AP who are inventions of your fear?” The second story, ritish singer Seal apologized yesterday for a series of “Elzbieta Erased,” about the downward spiral of stinging tweets in which he said he “can’t wait to go Bhome”, switching instead to profess his love for Australia. Seal launched an attack on what he called Australia’s “trash media” after his fellow judge on talent contest “The Voice Australia” Joel Madden was kicked out of his Sydney hotel over drugs. The Daily Telegraph tabloid yesterday ran a front-page story on Good Charlotte singer Madden, saying a small amount of cannabis had been found in his penthouse room ormer Beatles drummer Ringo Starr New York’s Shea Stadium, which was and he had been asked to leave the apartment. put snapshots of his musical and cre- attended by 55,600 people. “After Shea, No charges have been laid against the American, who Fative life on display in a new exhibit, and Shea was the biggest audience, that issued a statement saying he hoped the incident had not “Ringo: Peace & Love,” which opened on was the first time anyone played a stadi- caused “too much drama”. But Grammy Award-winning Seal Tuesday at the Grammy Museum in Los um and that we were like, ‘wow,’ Starr said. weighed in on his side. “Way to respect a guest in your country Angeles. Starr, 72, was on hand at the “People were talking about people trash media, way to make us feel welcome,” he tweeted early exhibit, which offers an in-depth look at screaming, but that is how it was. We got yesterday. “Keep it up ... sure we’ll be back next year. And yes, I his career as he rose to fame with The up, people screamed, we ended and they say we, because it’s just a matter of time before you gun us all Beatles. Highlights include Starr’s Ludwig went home.” down. “I for one will not stand by and watch you attempt to drum kit, used during The Beatles’ appear- The Beatles, was formed by John destroy my Brother, you gun one you gun us all!” ances on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” and the Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison He also rounded on The Star casino complex in which outfit he wore during the era of the “Sgt. and Starr in Liverpool in the 1960s. Madden’s hotel was located, saying “Shame on the Star...you Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album, McCartney and Starr are the only surviv- ask him to meet n greet a cancer victim in your hotel then send between 1966 and 1967. ing members, after Lennon was shot dead police to his room?? Nice... very classy... keep it up Judas. I’m Starr took Reuters on a tour of the in New York in 1980 and Harrison died done here.” Seal, known for his hits “Crazy” and “Kiss From a exhibit, which will be open until March from lung cancer in 2001. —Reuters Rose”, later blamed being away from his children for 11 weeks 2014, pointing out memorabilia from the for the outburst which ended with him saying: “Can’t wait to go height of “Beatlemania,” beginning with home”. —AFP the band’s August 1965 performance at Ringo Starr

ctor Seth Rogen and writer-producer Evan Tomorrow.” “This is The End” takes a unique twist Assassination and animation Goldberg, known for R-rated stoner come- by giving the topic an R-rated comedy treatment Rogen, with his curly hair, thick-framed spec- Adies such as “Superbad” and “Pineapple with celebrities playing themselves. tacles and unique rumbling laugh, has become a Express,” make their debut as directors this week Goldberg said Rogen, Baruchel and Robinson Hollywood poster boy for slacker films. Behind with “This Is the End.” Rogen, 31, and Goldberg, play characters similar to their real identities, the scenes, both he and Goldberg are fast 30, told Reuters that they wanted to push the while Franco, Hill and McBride play a version of becoming big names in movie comedy. Rogen boundaries of comedy by having actors play themselves far removed from reality. “We’re and Goldberg said their biggest challenge for themselves dealing with an apocalypse in the friends with all (the cast) so they trust us ... I think “This Is the End” was securing funding and con- film, which was released in North America yester- the fact that we knew all the guys really well vincing studios to come on board with the film’s day. “It always seemed weird for all of us to all be made it so we could do what we did,” Rogen said. premise. “All the studios were against the idea of in a movie and not acknowledge that we all (the cast) playing themselves, which if you’ve somehow know each other, because we’ve been seen the movie, seems preposterous. That’s the in so many movies together already. To me it was best part of the movie, without a doubt, but they almost distracting that we didn’t play ourselves,” were afraid of it,” Goldberg said. Rogen said. Sony Corp’s Sony Pictures Entertainment, took “We’ve never seen it in a movie done like this, on the project, giving the duo “a few million dol- so it was exciting,” he added. In the film, a group lars,” Rogen said, with less than $3 million for of Hollywood’s top young comedy actors includ- visual effects. After surviving the apocalypse, ing Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Craig Rogen and Goldberg are moving onto their sec- This June 15, 2007 file photo, The Roots perform at the Bonnaroo music festival in Robinson, Mindy Kaling, Jason Segel, Michael ond directorial project “The Interview,” where Manchester, Tenn. — AP Cera, Emma Watson and Danny McBride come Rogen and Franco will play journalists on a mis- together at a wild party at James Franco’s house. sion to “assassinate the president of North Korea,” The revelers are interrupted by the apocalypse. Rogen said, calling it their “comedic ‘Argo.’” The Fireballs ravage the Hollywood Hills, leaving a duo will also be making their animated film trail of destruction and a giant fire pit that swal- debut with an R-rated comedy “Sausage Party,” lows up many celebrity guests, including pop about sausages in a grocery store, teaming up singer Rihanna, in front of Franco’s house. with producer Megan Ellison of Annapurna Rogen, Franco, Baruchel, Hill, Robinson and Pictures, the company behind “The Master” and McBride survive by locking themselves into “Zero Dark Thirty.” — Reuters TV, VH1 and CMT are going back The networks got their start primarily Franco’s house and proceed to engage in absurd to their roots by showing videos as airing music videos but switched to other, survival stunts. Hollywood has a long-standing Mpart of a “Music Independence more lucrative programming over the fascination with the end of the world such as Day” on the Fourth of July. Van Toffler, who years. The Fourth of July special can also 1998’s space fantasy “Armageddon” and 2004’s runs the networks for Viacom, said the idea give the networks a boost since the first environmental disaster film “The Day After is to give a boost to musicians at a time of week of July is traditionally the least- trouble for the industry and provide sound- watched TV week of the year, because so tracks for the parties and gatherings peo- many people are outside. — AP ple are having at home. The networks said Wednesday they will let little-known artists compete for airtime. The concert that transformed Mandela from terrorist39 to icon THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

Syrian actor Salim Sabri and other actors perform during Syrian director Maamoun al- the shooting of a sequence Malla guides Syrian actresses of TV series ‘Hamam Shami’ Waha al-Rahib and Dima Bayaa or ‘Syrian Bathî. during the shooting of a sequence of TV series ‘Hamam Shami’ or ‘Syrian Bath’ in a stu- dio in Abu Dhabi.—AFP photos

traditional Damascene bath comes to life in the Emirates, as a team of Syrian actors bustle around Ain wooden clogs on a film set built far away from war-torn Syria. “Here’s the rose water bucket ready with a mix of ginger, cinnamon and lemon,” an actress in a tra- ditional off-white dress and red headscarf tells Umm Sakher, wife of the owner of the hammam, or Turkish bath. The scene is from “Hammam Shami” (Damascus Bath), a Syrian soap opera to be broadcast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in July, and for which the settings have been built for the first time outside Syria. “I wish this neighborhood and this hammam had been created in their own natural environment, in Damascus,” said set decorator Muhanad Abu Shanab. The series is a light social comedy set in the 1950s and takes place mainly inside a traditional Turkish bath in an ancient Damascus neighborhood, reconstructed in the Abu Dhabi desert to avoid the unrest that has left more than 94,000 people dead in Syria since 2011. Actress Sahar Fawzy, who plays Umm Mwaffaq, a simple woman whose husband has taken a second wife, explains that in the Damascene culture, the hammam was a place for people to socialize. Men made business deals and women discussed daily life and even found brides for their sons, she said. Such traditional Damascene soaps, whose popularity surged in past years across the Arab world, have previously Syrian actors prepare to perform. Syrian actors wait to perform. always been filmed inside Syria, where many traditional houses, neighborhoods and hammams have been pre- the hammam in old wooden clogs. “The decoration Facebook.” The soap aims to “put a smile on people’s ern Damascus. Raheb acknowledges that the series has served for decades. However, the battles between rebels alone was so very real that it made us feel for a while faces ... while at the same time keeping Syria alive” on no bearing on current events but says “no producers are and regime troops have driven producers away from that we were back in Syria and that all our troubles were the drama scene, she said. Syrian drama production has financing anything linked to the Syrian revolt.” “Most pro- financing the country’s once-booming film industry. “I gone. It was a sweet illusion,” said Raheb. plunged since the uprising, from over 40 soap operas ducers are linked to regimes which have no interest in couldn’t hold back my tears” after seeing the set built at The preparations for the daily show took around four produced for Ramadan in 2010 to less than half of that seeing the Syrian revolt achieve victory and become a an indoor studio in Abu Dhabi, said actress Waha al- months and all the accessories were shipped in from being made now, many outside Syria - in Lebanon and model for the rest of the world,” said Raheb, a filmmaker Raheb who plays Umm Sakher. Damascus. United Arab Emirates-based Issam al-Awwa, Egypt as well as the Emirates. Many artists have fled herself. “But the time will come when this legendary “I felt nostalgic, and in pain over what has happened the production manager, told AFP the costs had dou- Syria, while some of those opposing the regime have revolt will be written about.” — AFP to my country.” The hammam has been recreated in fine bled because of having to film outside Syria. Around 45 been arrested and others killed over the past two years. detail, right down to the old copper kettles, colourful technicians, all brought in from Syria, and some 70 Last month, regime forces briefly arrested prominent Ottoman-era chandeliers, straw stools, the black-and- actors and actresses took part in the project. Secondary actress May Skaf for the second time since she took part white brick walls and mosaic marble floors. Actors and characters were mostly Syrians living in the Emirates. in 2012 in a Damascus protest referred to as the “intellec- actresses are dressed in traditional Syrian costumes and Raheb said she moved to Dubai a year ago after “shabi- tuals’ demonstration.” In February, popular comedian make a distinctive clacking sound as they walk around ha” (pro-regime thugs) “used to send me threats on Yassin Bakush was killed when a shell hit his car in south-

File photo shows the world’s oldest person Jiroemon Kimura smiling as he celebrates his 116th birthday at his residence File photo shows Japan’s Misao Okawa, then 114, poses with the certificate of the world’s oldest woman, which was pre- in Kyotango city. sented to her by Guinness World Records Japan Country Manager Erika Ogawa, unseen, at a nursing home in Osaka, western Japan.

apan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who had been recognized years old. Kimura became the oldest man ever on Dec. Guinness World Records. “As the only man to have ever to the US-based Gerontology Research Group, is James by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest liv- 28, 2012, at the age of 115 years, 253 days, breaking the lived for 116 years - and the oldest man whose age has McCoubrey, and American who was born in Canada on Jing person and the oldest man ever, died yesterday record set by Christian Mortensen, a Danish immigrant to been fully authenticated - he has a truly special place in Sept 13, 1901. Now 111 years old, he is the 32nd oldest of natural causes. He was 116. Kimura, of Kyotango, the United States, whose life spanned from 1882-1998. world history.” living person according to GRG’s list, which shows all Japan, was born April 19, 1897. Officials in Kyotango said The title of oldest living person is now held by another Kyotango officials said Kimura’s funeral would be held those older than him are women. — AP he died in a local hospital, where he had been undergo- Japanese, 115-year-old Misao Okawa, of Osaka. Okawa Friday. “Mr Kimura was and will always be a treasure to ing treatment for pneumonia. According to Guinness, was born March 5, 1898. “Jiroemon Kimura was an excep- our town, to our country and to our world,” said Mayor Kimura was the first man in history to have lived to 116 tional person,” said Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Yasushi Nakayama. The new oldest living man, according