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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Zarif sees Iran-Bolivia ties at good level POLITICS TEHRAN – Iranian tions to expand ties. Preparations being deskForeign Minister Mo- He also called for expansion of rela- hammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that tions with Iranian partners in the environ- made for next political and economic relations between mental sphere. presidential elections Iran and Bolivia stand at a good level, The two countries signed a document calling for expansion of relations in var- for cooperation in the space sector, as well. ious areas. Zarif started his Latin America tour on POLITICS TEHRAN — The deputy interi- Zarif made the remarks during an eco- Monday starting with Cuba, where he has deskor minister for political affairs has nomic conference in the Bolivian city of already met with Cuban President Raul said the ministry is preparing the ground for next Santa Cruz, where he further expressed Castro, Bruno Rodriguez, the Cuban for- year’s presidential elections. hope that the relations between Iran and eign minister, and the country’s Minister The ministry’s electoral activities will officially be- Bolivia will expand enough to engage the of Economy and Vice-President Ricardo gin in January, Mohammad Hossein Moqimi said, private sector. Cabrisas. Mehr reported on Saturday.He made the remarks He also praised the Bolivian govern- He also visited Ecuador, Chile and is in a ceremony where he inaugurated a website for ment and people’s resistance against for- scheduled to visit Venezuela, as well. the registration of minorities. eign sanctions imposed on the country. The top Iranian diplomat is accompa- Bolivian Foreign Minister David Cho- nied by a high-ranking politico-economic Afghan FM to visit quehuanca Céspedes, for his turn, said delegation comprising 120 businessmen Tehran that the conference is a good opportu- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during an economic conference in and financial executives from govern- nity for the Iranian and Bolivian corpora- the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz ment and private sectors.

POLITICS TEHRAN — The foreign minister of Tehran seeking troika with India, Russia as bulwark against terrorism deskAfghanistan will visit Tehran on Sunday. Iran urges closer cyber security, defense and economic ties with India Salahuddin Rabbani will meet his Iranian counter- part Mohammad Javad Zarif before he sits for talks 1 Both Iran and India have developed home-grown with Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Particularly, the synergy can make inroads into the military infrastructures, particularly producing a gamut Ali Shamkhani, the YJC reported on Saturday.Terror- counterterrorism campaign and stability in Afghanistan, of long-range missiles. ism, drugs, and econo-political cooperation will be according to Shamkhani. It is not yet clear whether the officials singed a de- on agenda of the talks. “Such reunion can act as a bulwark against terrorism fense pact during the visit. However, likely on the agenda and contribute to restoration of security and stability in should have been exchange of views on Russian-made Good potential for Afghanistan.” Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighters, a pillar to the Indian air cooperation Shamkhani’s Indian counterpart also welcomed the force. between Iran, initiative, saying, “The Indian government welcomes In a recent televised interview, Iranian Defense Minis- negotiations between India, China, Russia, and Iran in ter Hossein Dehqan had said Iranians would be hearing Moldova: Paduraru security, political, and economic sectors.” soon good news about the purchasing of Sukhoi Su-30 POLITICS TEHRAN — There is good po- The meeting comes after Tehran allowed Russian fighters from Russia. desktential for cooperation between fighters and bombers to launch airstrikes in Syria, a de- Already in February, Dehqan showed interest in the Iran and Moldova, Secretary General of the Moldova’s velopment Iranian officials hailed as “strategic.” co-production of an undisclosed number of the fighters. Presidential Chancellery Office Ion Paduraru said. As a military clout, India can make the troika more Another important area for cooperation between minister announced that India will build and operate He made the remarks in a meeting with Iran’s Dep- a show of defiance against Washington which is blam- Iran and India is cyber security and the common threats a key Iranian port after talks with President Hassan uty Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacifica and Common- ing both Iran and Russia for backing President Bashar both are feeling. Rouhani, investing $500m to develop the strategically wealth Affairs Ibrahim Rahimpour on Friday, IRNA al-Assad. “A balanced ruling over the web space and laying the important Chabahar port, close to Iran’s border with reported.Paduraru said that there is good potential Closer cyber security and defense ties between ground for all nations and states to benefit from the ca- Pakistan. for cooperation between the two states in all fields Tehran and New Delhi pacity fairly and ethically can form an axis for joint coop- “The bilateral agreement to develop the Chabahar particularly in the fields of agriculture and economy. Elsewhere in his remarks, Shamkhani underscored eration in the cyber security sector.” port and related infrastructure, and availability of about During the meeting, Rahimpour referred to the Tehran and New Delhi can build large cyber security and Economy key to bilateral ties, Chabahar a regional $500m from India for this purpose, is an important mile- history of ties between the two countries, adding defense capacities which can move regional capacities a cooperation model stone. This major effort would boost economic growth in that Iran was one of the first countries which recog- notch forward. In addition to defense and cyber security areas, Teh- the region,” Modi said in Tehran. nized Moldova’s independence. “Achieving common analytical and strategic ap- ran and New Delhi have a third, yet important, common Shamkhani hailed the project as a symbol of “con- proaches in the light of successful defense cooperation ground to build upon to boost bilateral ties. structive economic cooperation” between all countries 7 major projects between the two countries works toward boosting re- During Modi’s visit to Tehran in May, the prime which wish to invest jointly. operational in gional capacities to establish security and stability,” said “Flourishing extensive capacities of the Chabahar port the former defense minister. symbolizes constructive economic cooperation between presence of defense The Indian national security advisor, for his part, ap- Iranian Shamkhani says, “Iran all countries which are interested in making investments minister peared open to defense cooperation with Tehran, saying is ready to revive concerted in the region.” time is ripe for starting relevant talks. On the first day of his two-day visit to India, Ali Sham- TEHRAN — Defense Minister cooperation between Tehran, POLITICS “We are ready to lay the ground for strategic relations khani also visited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, deskBrigadier General Hossein De- New Delhi, and Moscow to in the cyber security sector considering the capacities of where the two sides stressed expansion of bilateral ties hqan unveiled seven major geographical projects the two sides,” said Ajit Doval. address security challenges.” between the two countries. including the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone for the first time in the country. The projects became operational here Saturday on the fifth day of the national Government Week Tehran is categorically against Govt. has reached many achievements that started on August 23, ILNA reported. disintegration of Iraq: Larijani so far: cleric The vertical take-off and landing unmanned drone is capable of receiving and processing the photogrammetric data.The first indigenous radar positioning system was also among those projects. Majlis to finalize biannual report on JCPOA in coming weeks POLITICS TEHRAN — Chairman of the Ira- desknian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said the body will final- ize a six-month report on the process of implement- ing the July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers (known as the JCPOA) in coming weeks. Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency, Alaeddin Boroujerdi pointed to efforts made to prepare the re- port on the process of implementing the Joint Com- POLITICS TEHRAN — Iranian Elsewhere, he said that Saudi POLITICS TEHRAN — Grand es increasingly. prehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) over the past six deskMajlis Speaker Ali Arabia is taking many “negative” deskAyatollah Lotfollah He also called for more activities months and said the members of National Security Larijani said on Saturday that Iran is actions in the Middle East region; Safi Golpaygani, an Iranian religious and planning based on the people’s and Foreign Policy Committee are drafting the report. totally against disintegration of Iraq however, all of the actions has led scholar, said on Friday that the govern- cultural needs. as are Iraqi religious scholars. to failure. ment has reached many achievements During the meeting, Nahavandian Reformists can only “We should be aware that the Also, in the session Kaabi said so far and praised the government and elaborated on the achievements of the support Rouhani: enemies’ project in Iraq and Syria is that terrorists in Syria are provided officials’ efforts. government of Prudence and Hope in Younesi not finished and the crisis in the two with the U.S. missiles which have “Balance in the government’s behav- various political, economic, cultural and countries cannot be settled by one or been bought by Saudi Arabia. ior, interaction among the bodies and international areas. two victories,” he said during a meet- He also thanked the Iranian peace in the society, which has been He said that all the government’s ing with Akram al-Kaabi, the Secre- people and Leader of the Islamic created as the result of the government’s achievements are the result of national POLITICS TEHRAN — Ali Younesi, special tary General of Harakat al Nujaba, in Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali deskaide to president in minorities’ af- behavior, are quite obvious and the issue integrity and the people’s supports. Tehran. Khamenei for standing beside the is among important achievements of the Nahavandian met with a number of fairs, said on Saturday in an interview with Fars that Larijani also said that Iran faced Iraqi and Syrian governments and reformists “have no choice but to support Rouhani” government,” he said during a meeting religious scholars including Grand Aya- many security crises after the Islamic people. with Presidential Office Head Moham- tollah Abdul-Karim Mousavi Ardebili, in the upcoming presidential elections. Revolution, adding that the country Iraq has achieved many victories in Elsewhere in his remarks, he said “I am a strong mad Nahavandian in Qom. Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shira- could counter them through both mili- countering Daesh with the help of Iran, The Grand Ayatollah also said that zi and Grand Ayatollah Ja’far Sobhani, supporter of the use of the Nojeh airbase.” tary and cultural actions. he added. Regarding the JCPOA, he said the deal “moved the country deserves to make advanc- as well. the shadow of war away from the country.” Commander boasts Iran’s defense capability An international food (French) catering in Iran POLITICS TEHRAN — Iranian kilometers away,” explained Fazli. the event of any strikes against Iran, we deskBasij Force Deputy Chief “Brigadier General Mohammad Ali would retaliate immediately,” he added. with high reputation brand, for the first time in Iran. This catering is fully equipped Ali Fazli has said the defense capability of the Jafari once said if Israeli fighter jets at- The comments came a week after Iran with highest quality appliances which are mainly imported . We are now hiring Islamic Republic is at its highest level since tempt to bomb Iran’s strategic facilities, released images of its first domestically the 1979-revolution, 37 years ago. in their way back, there won’t be a place built long-range missile defense system, chiefs and master chiefs. Foreigner chiefs or the ones who have experience working Underlining Iran’s missile power, Brig- named Israel left,” Fazli said, quoting the a project which was launched when the in overseas restaurants, after presenting their CV and their work experience records adier General Ali Fazli described the commander of Islamic Revolutionary country was under international sanctions. country’s defense capability as a deter- Guards Corps (IRGC). The system was designed as an alter- will be in our priority list. rence capability against enemies. “But the IRGC commander’s remarks native to the Russian S-300 system, the “Iran’s defense capability is not just were too humble, because today we delivery of which was suspended in 2010 Tell: 26209343 limited to its borders. We are able to monitor very closely all U.S. military bas- due to international sanctions that were target our enemies from thousands of es in the region with our drones and in imposed over Iran’s nuclear program. 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http://www.tehrantimes.com/international AAUGUSTUGUST 28,28, 20162016 INTERNATIONAL 3 Russia, U.S. lessen areas of Yemen’s Ansarullah reject misunderstanding on Syria: Lavrov Kerry’s initiative for peace Yemen’s Ansarullah (Houthi) movement has rejected an ini- tiative put forth by the United States Secretary of State John Moscow and Washington will boost their Syrian army and foreign-sponsored mili- Kerry to resolve the crisis in the war-torn country. cooperation on resolving the Syrian crisis tants, some 700 militants began leaving the Mohammed Abdul- as they have managed to reduce their Damascus suburb of Darayya on Friday. salam, the Ansarullah mutual mistrust on the conflict in the Thousands of male and female resi- spokesman, said on country, says the Russian foreign minister. dents of Darayya also began departing Saturday that the of- “It is an achievement that we have been the area to be relocated to temporary fer aims at depriving able to reduce areas of misunderstanding accommodation centers scattered in Da- the Ansarullah of their and to reduce the level of mutual mistrust mascus neighborhoods and surrounding arms in their fight of between the two countries,” Russian For- areas. resistance against the eign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a joint Darayya had been under siege House of Saud regime press conference with his American coun- since November 2012. It has become invasion. terpart John Kerry at the President Wilson one of the most heavily-bombed mili- “Whoever has a Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. tant-held areas during Syria’s conflict, greedy eye on our During the presser, which was preced- which is now in its sixth year. The oc- weapons, we will have ed by a 12-hour-long meeting between cupying militants are leaving the town a greedy eye on his the two sides, Lavrov said that both after they handed over their medi- life,” Abdulsalam wrote countries had agreed to boost their um-caliber and heavy weapons to the in a message posted military cooperation to settle the years- army soldiers. on Facebook. long crisis, and on ways to accelerate the Referring to the evacuation of mili- Kerry earlier called peace process in Syria. of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, calling Syrian Kurdish population should remain tants from Darayya, Lavrov said, “This is on Ansarullah movement to hand over their weapons includ- The Russian minister also said that Iran and Russia as the only countries legally a part of the Middle Eastern country. an example I think will get some follow- ing ballistic missiles and to pull back from the capital Sana’a. separating “sane opposition forces” from assisting Syrians inside the country. “Kurds must remain a part of the Syr- ing.” In return, the U.S. secretary of state said Ansarullah and allies terrorist organizations, including the Kerry, for his part, said that there would ian state, part of resolving the problem, The development comes as Syrian can have a share in Yemen’s future unity government. Takfiri al-Nusra Front group, was key to not be a military solution to the crisis, which and not a factor that will be used to split army units have boosted their clean-up The proposal comes amid reports that Ansarullah have curbing the violence in Syria. he described as “dramatically deteriorated.” Syria apart,” Lavrov said. operations against Takfiri militants both stepped up missile attacks on border regions in Saudi Arabia “In fact, today our American partners for “The conflict will not end without a Kerry also echoed Lavrov’s remarks, inside and around Darayya over the past over the past weeks. The attacks are carried out in reaction the first time gave us a list of rebel organi- political solution. It is really the only vi- saying, “We are for a united Syria. We do few days, pounding terrorist positions to deadly Saudi airstrikes that the regime in Riyadh says are zations who joined the cessation of hostilities able path towards peace and security not support an independent Kurd initiative.” and inflicting heavy losses on militant meant to restore power to Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, Yem- after the U.S. mediation,” Lavrov further said. and normalcy that the Syrian people de- He added, however, that the U.S. had so ranks. en’s president who has resigned and fled the capital, and to “I don’t see any possibility of assuring a serve,” Kerry added. far cooperated with “some elements” of Syria has been gripped by for- undermine Ansarullah and allies. really durable, full-fledged ceasefire without The two top diplomats also said that the Kurdish forces on a “very limited basis.” eign-backed militancy since March 2011. About 10,000 people have been killed across Yemen since the separation of healthy opposition forces experts from their respective countries Friday’s meeting came a month after United Nations Special Envoy for Syria the Saudi campaign started in March 2015. from terrorists. The understanding of this task would meet in Geneva in the coming the two top diplomats met in Moscow Staffan de Mistura estimates that over The conflict in Yemen re-escalated after peace talks medi- between us and our American partners gets days to conclude the few remaining and agreed on a number of unspecified 400,000 people have been killed in the ated by the United Nations and held in Kuwait collapsed ear- increasingly clearer,” he added. technical issues and to clarify the details actions to resuscitate a truce that would conflict. lier this month. The talks hit a snag after Ansarullah rejected Without naming any countries, Lavrov of what had been agreed on Friday. pave the way for peace talks. Back in 2014, the UN said it would a similar initiative proposed by the UN, saying it lacked any also slammed some governments for ille- ‘A united Syria’ Darayya ‘sets a precedent’ for no more update its official death toll for clear mechanism for transition of power. gally intervening in Syria and emboldening Both ministers also supported the more Syria gains Syria. Ansarullah movement had declared since the start of the terrorists by undermining the government sovereignty of Syria and agreed that the Under a Thursday deal between the (Source: Press TV) talks in April that they were ready for disarmament and with- drawal from key areas they control in case a broad political agreement is reached in which Hadi would have no role. Clinton leads Trump by 5 points in Reuters/Ipsos poll (Source: Press TV) The United States Democratic presidential candidate to 2013. Questions have also surfaced again about her Hillary Clinton leads her Republican rival Donald Trump use of a private email server and address rather than by 5 percentage points among likely voters, down from a government one during her period at the State De- a peak this month of 12 points, according to the Reuters/ partment. Fire kills 17 Kyrgyz Ipsos daily tracking poll. Meanwhile, Trump and Clinton also sparred over who nationals in Moscow The Aug. 22-25 opinion poll found that 41 percent would be a better advocate for African Americans and of likely voters supported Clinton ahead of the Nov. 8 other minorities, and Trump hinted he could soften his printing plant presidential election, while 36 percent supported Trump. hard-line stance on immigration. Some 23 percent would not pick either candidate and In a separate Reuters/Ipsos poll that includes candi- A fire in a Moscow printing plant killed 17 people on Saturday, answered “refused,” “other” or “wouldn’t vote.” dates from small, alternative parties, Clinton leads the officials said, and a representative of the Kyrgyz diaspora in Clinton, a former secretary of state, has led real estate field by a smaller margin. Some 39 percent of likely vot- Russia said all the dead were members of its community. developer Trump in the poll since Democrats and Re- ers supported Clinton in the four-way poll, compared “The incident happened when people were changing publicans ended their national conventions and formally with 36 percent for Trump, 7 percent for Libertarian shifts at the printing house. It is very hard for us,” Abdygany nominated their presidential candidates in July. Her level candidate Gary Johnson and 3 percent for Green Party candidates in every state and Washington D.C. Shakirov, the Kyrgyz representative told Reuters. of support has varied between 41 and 45 percent during nominee Jill Stein. The States of the Nation, released on Wednesday, es- Around 500,000 citizens of the impoverished former So- that period, and her lead over Trump in the tracking poll Both polls were conducted online in English in all 50 timated that if the election were held now Clinton would viet republic of Kyrgyzstan are working in Russia. The two peaked this month at 12 percentage points on Tuesday. states. They included 1,154 likely voters and have a cred- have a 95 percent chance of winning by a margin of countries belong to a Russian-dominated customs union. During the past week, Clinton has been dogged by ibility interval of 3 percentage points. about 108 votes in the Electoral College, the body that The Investigative Committee, which reports directly to accusations by Trump, which she has denied, that do- The results may differ from the Reuters/Ipsos States decides the election through a count of the candidates’ President Vladimir Putin, said a criminal inquiry had been nations to her family’s charitable foundation influenced of the Nation project, which includes a separate weekly wins in each state. launched into the deaths of 16 of the victims of the blaze. her actions while she was secretary of state from 2009 tracking poll that measures support for the major party (Source: Reuters) Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in his Twitter feed that one more person died later in a hospital. Ilya Denisov, an Emergencies Ministry official, told Rossi- ya-24 TV station a malfunctioning lamp caused the fire. Bangladesh police kill ‘mastermind’ of Dhaka cafe attack Lax fire safety standards are often blamed for fatal work- Bangladesh security forces killed three ex- three killed,” Home Minister Asaduzzam- place blazes in Russia. In January, 12 people died in a fire in a tremist militants on Saturday including a an Khan told reporters. “So the chapter Moscow clothing factory. Bangladesh-born Canadian citizen alleged of Tamim has ended here.” (Source: AP) to have masterminded an attack on a cafe Khan said Chowdhury was one of the in Dhaka last month in which 22 people, main suppliers of funds and arms for mostly foreigners, were killed, police said. several recent attacks. He had returned The militants were cornered in a hide- to Bangladesh in October, 2013 via Abu out on the outskirts of the capital and, Dhabi, A K M Shahidul Hoque, the in- Tunisia’s new government having refused to surrender, were killed spector general of police, said. wins parliamentary in the ensuing gun battle, Monirul Islam, The raid followed a tip off from the land- the head of the Dhaka police counter ter- lord of the house where the militants were approval rorism unit, told Reuters. staying, Hoque told reporters. The landlord He initially said four militants had been said the militants had described themselves Tunisia’s new government has won a confidence vote, almost killed but later revised the number to three. as businessmen in the medical trade. a month after the last government was dismissed. The success notched up by the se- Police have also been holding in deten- Prime Minister-designate Youssef Chahed’s unity government curity forces came ahead of a visit on tion two men who had been among the was backed by parliament late on Friday with 167 votes in favor, 22 Monday by the United States Secretary survivors of the attack on the restaurant. against and five abstentions, according to the AFP news agency. of State John Kerry, who is expected to nied the presence in the country of any South Asian economy, whose $28 billion Hasnat Karim, holds dual British and The vote of confidence will now see Chahed and his cabi- discuss security in the wake of a series of transnational militant organization, like garments export industry is the world’s Bangladeshi citizenship, and Tahmid Ha- net take office in the coming days and comes amid warnings killings of liberals and religious minorities al-Qaeda or the ISIL. second largest. sib Khan, a student of Toronto University, by Chahed that an austerity program will be inevitable if the in the mostly Muslim country. But police believe that Jamaat-ul-Mu- Mastermind’s death had been dining separately in the restau- country does not overcome its economic difficulties. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Le- jahideen Bangladesh (JMB/Assembly The suspected mastermind killed in rant. “If the situation continues like this, then in 2017 we will vant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group claimed of Jihadists of Bangladesh), which has Saturday’s raid was identified as Tamim A lawyer for Karim, a 47-year-old en- need a policy of austerity, and dismiss thousands of pub- responsibility for the assault on the cafe in pledged allegiance to the ISIL terrorist Ahmed Chowdhury, a 30-year-old Ca- gineer, has said his client is innocent. Rel- lic sector employees and impose new taxes,” Chahed told a posh neighborhood of the capital, dur- group, was involved in organizing the nadian citizen born in Bangladesh. An- atives of Khan, 22, say he is innocent too. parliament before the vote for his broad coalition, which in- ing which militants singled out non-Mus- cafe attack. alysts say ISIL in April identified Chowd- Earlier this month, security forces arrest- cludes secular, Islamist and leftist parties, independents and lims and foreigners, killing Italians, Japa- The scale of that attack and the tar- hury as its national commander. ed four women suspected of being mem- trade union allies. nese, an American and an Indian. geting of foreigners has cast a shadow “According to our evidence we are bers of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh. Chahed, who at 40 is the youngest prime minister that The government has steadfastly de- over foreign investment in the poor now sure that Tamim was among the (Source: Reuters) Tunisia has had since independence from France in 1956, vowed to press ahead with economic reforms sought by in- ternational lenders such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Russian gas pipeline ‘bad’ for Europe: Biden He also said his new government would give priority to Russia’s pipeline project to pump gas to Germany under the European Union states imported 53 percent of their Biden said the energy market “needs to be open and fighting corruption and “terrorism”, and would be tough on Baltic Sea is a bad deal for Europe that would destabilize energy in 2014. A third of gas comes from Russia alone competitive, and everyone has to play by the rules”. illegal strikes. Ukraine, the United States Vice President Joe Biden said. and some newer eastern members are almost entirely In a thinly-veiled reference to Russia, which has on “We will not allow interruption of production at any factory, “From our perspective, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is reliant on Moscow for energy. several occasions cut off gas supplies to Ukraine amid and we will be firm and severe in dealing with illegal strikes and a fundamentally bad deal for Europe,” Biden said during The EU has been seeking to reduce its dependence disputes, Biden added: “No country should be able to sit-ins,” he said in his speech, according to Reuters news agency. a visit to Stockholm where he met with Swedish Prime on Russian gas. use energy as a weapon, to coerce policies from other Critics of Chahed, who is an ally of President Beji Caid Minister Stefan Lofven. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, has nations.” Essebsi, have questioned whether he has the political clout to “To lock in great reliance on Russia will fundamentally said the Nord Stream pipeline risks concentrating 80 per- He noted that all European nations were now able to overcome labor union opposition, strikes and party infighting destabilize Ukraine,” Biden said, adding: “Europe needs cent of the EU’s Russian gas imports on one route and will access U.S. liquefied natural gas if they wanted. that have dogged past governments. (Source: AFP) diverse sources of gas.” now look into whether the project meets European laws. 13 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY AAUGUSTUGUST 228,8, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/economy

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Japanese Prime Minister ECONOMY TEHRAN — Iran’s noted that “low prices” for minerals promises to invest $30b in deskexports from mining around the world is one of the main sector have risen by 48 percent year- factors causing the crisis. Africa in next 3 years on-year during the first quarter of the The official also stressed that the current Iranian calendar year (March rise of exports in this sphere occurred According to the Kyodo 20-June 20), ISNA reported on Satur- despite the continuous drop in mineral news agency, Abe spoke day. products’ prices around the world and at the Sixth Tokyo Interna- According to IRNA, Deputy Industry, also given that there has not been any tional Conference on Afri- Mines and Trade Minister in Mines and considerable increases in global pro- can Development (TICAD) Mining Industries Jafar Sarghini said duction. held in Kenya. The media that during the mentioned period Iran Back in June, Ministry of Industry, outlet added that the Japa- has exported $2 billion worth of min- Mines and Trade announced that min- nese leader said that both eral products to other countries. eral products and industries accounted private and public sector “For the time being, there are 7,500 for 16.5 percent of the country’s non-oil funds would be attracted mines across the country from which exports during the past Iranian calen- for the investment project. 2,000 ones are non-operational or un- dar year (ended on March 19). TICAD is a Japan-led con- der preparation processes,” he said. The value of exports from the coun- ference started in 1993 to Mentioning the recent recession in try’s mining sector exceeded $7 billion "refocus international at- the mine and mining sector, Sarghini in the past year. tention" on the importance of Africa's development, according to the conference's website. The conference is held every five years, but this year conference is the first Ukrainian company sells 3,000 wagons to Iran held in Africa. ECONOMY (Source: Sputnik) TEHRAN — Ukraine’s an state-owned companies such as Pars sador to Iran Serhiy Burdyliak said two istry, accordingly. deskAzovobschemash Com- Wagon exceeds 35,000 wagons, gondo- other Ukrainian companies, Azovmash The Islamic Republic has reportedly pany, the flagship company of Ukrainian la cars and tank wagons, this would be and Kriukov Car Building Works (KCBW), asked Ukraine to build 1,000 kilometers of heavy engineering Azovmash Group, sold Azovobschemash’s first cargo to the Is- are holding talks with Iran on creation of railroad tracks in its mainland and also to 3,000 wagons worth $100 million to Iran, lamic Republic and the total potential of joint ventures to work in the Islamic Re- participate in modernization projects of U.S. Q2 gross domestic the Ukrainian Embassy in Iran reported. the Ukrainian company’s cooperation with public. On July 13, Ukraine’s Ministry of railway infrastructure and those for devel- product up 1.1% vs. 1.2% As Tasnim news agency cited Ukraine’s Iranian enterprises is over €1 billion.” Infrastructure signed a memorandum of opment of other forms of transportation increase expected Embassy, “Since the total need of Irani- In early August, Ukrainian Ambas- understanding with Iran’s Transport Min- in Iran, worth $10 billion.

U.S. economic growth was a bit more sluggish than ini- tially thought in the second quarter as businesses ag- Pound’s best run since Brexit vote faces data hurdles next week gressively ran down stocks of unsold goods, offsetting a spurt in consumer spending. The pound is set for a litmus test next week with the 93 pence per euro by year-end, he predicted. Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.1 percent an- release of housing data and purchasing managers’ sur- Brexit Aftermath nual rate, the Commerce Department said on Friday in veys that might crimp the currency’s best run since May Britain’s economy has so far shown signs of with- its second estimate of GDP. That was slightly down from versus the dollar. standing the aftermath of the Brexit vote, with fears of the 1.2 percent rate reported last month. Sterling climbed for the second week versus the U.S. a recession slowly ebbing. Citigroup Incorporation’s U.K. The revision also re- currency, its first back-to-back gain since before the U.K. Economic Surprise Index has remained above zero since flected more imports than voted to leave the European Union in June, as credit mid-June, which signals that data releases have been previously estimated as and export-orders data this week proved more resilient surpassing market forecasts. It reached its highest level well as weak spending by than analysts had envisaged. Further upside surprises in since September 2013 on Aug. 18. state and local govern- economic data may extend sterling’s advance, after it Options pricing signals a 28 percent chance that the ments. The economy grew strengthened this week against all of its 16 major peers. Bank of England will cut interest rates by December. at a 0.8 percent pace in While analyst forecasts suggest reports will show con- That’s down from 66 percent on June 24, the day the the first quarter. It grew 1.0 sumer confidence improved and manufacturing output more deterioration in the U.K. economy. That in our view results of Britain’s decision to leave the EU became clear. percent in the first half of contracted at a slower pace in August than in previous will become more evident in the coming months.” “We think the market is a bit too pessimistic” on U.K. 2016. month, housing data will indicate further signs of weak- The pound climbed 0.7 percent this week to $1.3164 data, said Carl Hammer, head of foreign-exchange strat- The revision to second- ness, with mortgage approvals forecast to fall to their as of 5 p.m. in London, extending last week’s 1.2 percent egy at SEB AB in Stockholm. “There is still some potential quarter GDP growth was in lowest since March 2015. gain. Sterling appreciated for the first time in six weeks for recovery in the near term.” In the longer run Hammer line with economists' ex- “I’m still cautious into next week,” said Roberto Mi- versus the euro, climbing 1.5 percent to 85.35 pence. foresees more BOE stimulus that will debase the pound pectations. The economy alich, a senior foreign-exchange strategist at UniCredit “We still see more sterling weakness,” UniCredit’s Mial- and said he “would still look to sell a correction higher” has struggled to regain SpA in Milan. “Despite some resilient data, we still expect ich said. The U.K. currency will fall to $1.20 and weaken to in sterling. (Source: Bloomberg) momentum since output started slowing in the last six months of 2015, which puts it in danger of stalling. While data so far for the third quarter has been Yellen's hint at September hike in Jackson Hole speech, markets wary mixed, a strong labor market should continue to support By Kristian Rouz lation of the Fed turning back to loosening signaling a looming recession. That means, policy will need to respond to whatever dis- consumer spending and underpin growth in the coming monetary conditions is gaining prominence certain market segments have no credibility turbances may buffet the economy," Yellen quarters. Output will also likely get a boost as businesses ederal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen de- in many market participants' minds, ex- in the Fed's policies, and such a sentiment is said. However, the Federal Reserve's mis- restock warehouses after liquidating inventories in the livered her long-anticipated speech pecting either negative interest rates poli- already prevalent in the broader market, as sion is defined as, among other things, second quarter. F on policy and economic outlook at cies (NIRP), helicopter money, or a return suggested by the discrepancy in Goldman's "conducting the nation's monetary policy by The government also reported that after-tax corpo- the mountain resort of Jackson Hole, WY, of zero interest policies coupled with a yet and wider market bets of the odds of a Sep- influencing the monetary and credit condi- rate profits fell at a 2.4 percent rate last quarter after in- in the early hours on Friday. The US econ- another round of monetary easing (Fed's tember hike. In such an environment, the tions in the economy in pursuit of maximum creasing at an 8.1 percent pace in the first quarter. Weak omy, she stressed, is gaining momentum bond-buying program, wrapped up in policy transmission between the Fed and employment, stable prices, and moderate profits could limit an anticipated rebound in business at a pace sustainable enough to possibly 2013-2014). "In light of the continued solid the economy might be increasingly dys- long-term interest rates." Yellen's approach spending. move base borrowing costs up as soon as performance of the labor market and our functional, meaning it does not really mat- is the extremity of passive delivering on the With profits declining, an alternative measure of in September. Yet, aside of that notion, the outlook for economic activity and inflation, ter what policy moves and when the Fed central bank's main function. "Based on the growth, gross domestic income, or GDI, increased at central bank chair's speech sent a wave of I believe the case for an increase in the fed- undertakes. A recession is seen as "inevi- historical accuracy of private and govern- only a 0.2 percent rate in the second quarter, the weak- doubtful frustration across the markets and eral funds rate has strengthened in recent table" by some market participants. "There ment forecasters, (there is) a 70 percent est since the first quarter of 2013. GDP measures the broader economy, as Yellen provided lit- months," Yellen stated, also remarking that were some people in the market who ex- probability that the federal funds rate will economy's performance from the income side. It in- tle clarity addressing the current problems the regulator is still committed to its "gradu- pected that she would invoke September be between 0 and 3-1/4 percent at the end creased at a 0.8 percent pace in the first quarter. such as slowing growth, declining corporate al" approach to policy adjustment. Follow- and that was probably the wrong thing of next year and between 0 and 4-1/2 per- Business inventories fell $12.4 billion in the second profits, underperforming inflation and vola- ing Yellen's speech, Goldman Sachs raised to expect," Thierry Wizman of Macquarie cent at the end of 2018," Yellen said. Such a quarter, the first drop since the third quarter of 2011, tility in select segments of domestic debt their chances of a September hike from 30 Group, a Sydney, Australia-based global in- confession from the central bank head who instead of the $8.1 billion reported last month. market. On Friday, representatives of many percent to the current 40 percent, whilst in vestment bank, said. Yellen's message was does not know what their own policies are, As a result inventories sliced off 1.26 percentage central banks from across the world, as well the open market the odds of a September "a whole lot of nothing," he added, eyeing complicates the outlook on growth and in- points from GDP growth, the largest drag in more than as academics and observers, gathered in hike dropped from 32 percent to 26 percent a 60 percent chance of a hike in December, vestment for the US and global economy, two years, and up from the 1.16 percentage points sub- Jackson Hole, WY, to discuss certain likely in the light of the remarks. and two more hikes to follow in 2017. Yellen, as costs and availability of credit are sim- traction in last month's estimate. developments in the global economy and Moreover, the 2-year/30-year Treas- however, stirred even greater confusion in ply unknown in the short-to-medium-term, It was the fifth straight quarter that inventories monetary and fiscal policies, as well as to ury yield curve (serving as an indicator for the market, saying that in the timespan be- let alone longer-term projects and goals. weighed on output. Economists say some of the inven- try to figure out whether international trade near-term macroeconomic developments) tween now and the end of 2018 the base "They're willing to be patient when the tory drawdown could partially be attributed to robust in goods, services and capital would likely flattened to its December 2007 condition borrowing costs might be anywhere be- economy encounters shocks," Laura Rosner consumption. go in the light of Brexit, US elections and following Yellen's remark, narrowing the tween zero and 4.5 percent, thus confess- of the New York branch of BNP Paribas said. Consumer spending, which makes up more than two- emerging markets' steady grind to a halt. gap to 1.43 percent. The Treasury curve re- ing the Fed's approach to policy is reactive "But absent shocks, if the data are confirm- thirds of U.S. economic activity, was revised up to show Yellen did not explicitly say when the Fed flects bond market dynamics, providing evi- rather than proactive. "Monetary policy is ing their outlook, which they are right now, it increased at a 4.4 percent rate -- the fastest since the will undertake another hike in rates, ren- dence of the pace of capital allocation into not on a preset course. Our ability to pre- then they think it's appropriate to make fourth quarter of 2014. Consumer spending, which was dering market participants unsure if such a havens, and a flatter curve indicates wider dict how the federal funds rate will evolve gradual hikes." previously reported to have advanced at a 4.2 percent move would ever be viable. A wider specu- disinvestment in the real economy, typically over time is quite limited because monetary (Source: Sputnik) rate, accounted for the bulk of the rise in output last quarter. With consumption accelerating, imports were revised Tokyo Metro to German Finance Toyota to make to show them growing at a 0.3 percent rate instead of declining at a 0.4 percent rate. There was also a modest test parcel delivery Ministry critical of Automatic Emergency downward revision to export growth. As a result, trade services ECB bond purchases: Braking standard contributed one-tenth of a percentage point to GDP Spiegel growth in the second quarter instead of 0.23 percentage point as reported last month. Business spending on equipment fell at a 3.7 percent Toyota is about to start exemplifying this rate and not the 3.5 percent pace reported last month. Tokyo Metro Company will test the feasibil- The German Finance Ministry is critical of the trend on the safety front, having recently an- Business spending on equipment contracted for a third ity of parcel delivery services using its subway effects the European Central Bank's asset-purchase nounced that they’ll make Automatic Emergency consecutive quarter, the longest stretch since the 2007- system in cooperation with other rail and trans- program is having on bond markets, magazine Braking, or AEB, standard across virtually their 2009 recession, though the pace of decline slowed. portation firms, company sources said. Der Spiegel reported on Friday, citing an internal entire model range by the end of 2017. Business spending has been hurt by cheap oil, which Land transportation companies face a lack draft from the ministry. In effect, the Toyota Safety Sense technology has squeezed profits in the energy sector, forcing com- of truck drivers and also need to reduce car- The ECB is buying 80 billion euros worth of as- package, which utilizes AEB as a core offering, panies to cut capital spending budgets. There are signs bon emissions and help relieve traffic conges- sets, mainly government bonds, every month in a will be rolled out as standard equipment on the that the worst of the decline is probably over, with a tion. bid to boost inflation and economic growth in the vast majority of Toyota models in the immediate report on Thursday showing demand for manufactured Other firms involved are Yamato Transport euro zone by lowering the cost of borrowing. future. capital goods rising in July for a second straight month. Company, Sagawa Express Co. and Japan Post Given the ECB's purchases of government AEB technology started life in North America, There were also downward revisions to investment in Company, as well as Tobu Railway Company, bonds, "the amount of federal bonds on offer is largely, as an optional feature available on high- nonresidential structures, which include oil and gas wells. operator of the Tobu Tojo Line, which connects getter ever more limited", the draft said. dollar luxury cars, some years back. Residential construction spending estimates were also with Tokyo Metro’s Yurakucho Line. NEWS IN BRIEF trimmed. (Source: CNBC) NEWS IN BRIEF I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com AAUGUSTUGUST 28,28, 22016016 HERITAGE & TOURISM 5

200 Iranian historic houses to NOTABLES Al-jahiz: Muslim theologian undergo restoration by March 2017 and scholar Al-jahiz, in full Abu Uthman Amr ibn Bahr al-jahiz (born c. 1 776, Basra, Iraq—died 868/869, Basra) was an Islamic theolo- Iran embraces numerous mud-brick traditional gian, intellectual, and litterateur known for his individual and houses mainly built by wealthy merchants during masterful Arabic prose. the 17th century onwards. His family, possibly of Ethiopian origin, had only modest Tabatabaei House, Ameri House, Borujerdi standing in Basra, but his intellect and wit gained him accept- House all in Kashan are prominent examples for ance in scholarly circles and in society. During the reign of the the famous historic houses which have been re- Abbasid caliph al-Ma’mun, al-Jahiz moved to the regime’s stored and are open to the public. capital, Baghdad. Most of the historic houses are embellished He did not take a position at court but supported him- with fine stucco panels, ostentatious stained glass self, at least in part, with contributions from patrons, often of as they have been set around a series of interlinked high rank, in return for the dedications of his books. When courtyards. the court moved to Samarra, Al-jahiz journeyed there, but CHTHO to generate 140,000 tourism, shortly before his death he retired to Basra. handicrafts jobs Few of his treatises on theology and politics are extant; Elsewhere in his remarks, Soltanifar asserted some are known only from quotations by other authors. His that the CHTHO pursues an objective to create prose masterpieces, however, are available. 140,000 new jobs in tourism and handicrafts Many of these are essays on diverse topics; others are sectors. anthologies in which poetry, jokes, and anecdotes, however The strategy which aims at creating 70,000 jobs obscure or daring, have been introduced by Al-jahiz to il- for each sector relies on a two-year development lustrate his points. project that the CHTHO started implementing ear- His unfinished Kitab al-hayawan (“Animals”), in seven vol- lier in March, he said. umes, is a bestiary drawing on Aristotle and also an antholo- Earlier in June, Soltanifar publicized that the or- gy of Arabic literature with animal themes to which theologi- ganization initiated over 1,700 projects in tourism cal, sociological, and linguistic discussions have been added. sector in various parts of Iran, including building (Source: Encyclopedia Britannica) hotels and residences. Turkish investors plan to build ten hotels in Teh- ran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz and Mashhad, under the terms of an agreement with Iran signed during a SIGHTSEEING Turkish delegation’s visit to Tehran in May. According to another agreement signed be- Darakeh & Darband: tween CHTHO and German hospitality company, Lively resorts on the Steigenberger Hotel Group in late May, the com- pany is set to build 10 hotels in different parts of A view of Tabatabaei House located in the central city of Kashan. The historic merchant house is renowned foothills of Alborz Mountains Iran over the next ten years. for its intricate stone reliefs, fine stucco and lavish mirror and stained-glass work. On a sunny or smoggy day few things could be nicer than fleeing the traffic fumes for the foothills of the Alborz Moun- tains and the walking trails of Darakeh and Darband. Family trips are on the rise The trails pass waterfalls and cross streams as they head up into the hills. They are crowded on Thursday afternoon BERLIN (Travel Daily News) — Despite declining birth 90 percent spend their holidays there. The most popular and France, which altogether account for more than and Friday and make a great rates, family trips are on the rise. destination for families is Spain, where around 15 per- one-third of European family tourists. place to meet Tehranis in a In 2015, around 78 million Europeans went on family cent spend their holidays, followed by France. Hotels are increasingly in demand relaxed, social atmosphere. vacation abroad and spent a total of 640 million nights In recent years, Germany has registered high growth More than 50 percent of families choose to stay in ho- The lower reaches of on these trips. This is the result of a special evaluation of in this segment. As in 2007 it was still ranked sixth be- tels. Over the last ten years this market has experienced both trails are lined with the World Travel Monitor, conducted by IPK International hind Spain, France, Italy, Austria and Turkey, Germany is steady growth, with about 25 percent of overnights teahouses and stalls selling and commissioned by ITB Berlin. now ranked on the third place and the number of family spent in 4-star hotels. food and drinks, which are Over the last ten years, the annual average growth rate tourists there has almost doubled. Besides hotels, the second most important type of ac- hugely popular in the eve- of holiday trips with children (aged under 15) has been Outside Europe, the most popular destinations for commodation are rented holiday homes and apartments nings – some close midweek around two percent, which corresponds to the growth rate families are the USA, followed by Egypt, Morocco, Tu- which are more popular among family holidays than in the and in winter. for all holiday trips undertaken by Europeans. nisia and Thailand. The three source markets with the overall holiday market. In contrast, the market for private A dish of dizi (stew), a ka- For family trips, Europe is the preferred destination as highest demand for family trips are Germany, the UK accommodation has almost halved over the same period. bab or two, a cold drink or a huff and a puff on a qalyan by the stream will soon help / PICTURE OF THE DAY IRNA Masud Mirjalili KLM to resume you forget the Tehran traffic. Among other tasty treats to A view of Darband during the service to Tehran sample on the way up are winter time dates, apricots, pickled wal- nuts, lavashak (sheets of pressed dried fruit), fresh mulberries from Oct 30 and steamed lima beans. Darband also has a ski lift, with tickets costing US$1.50/3 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume service one way/return.The starting point for getting to either trail is to Tehran from October 30, the airline said. the northern side of Tajrish Sq. For Darband, either walk 2.5km Tehran will be the 14th new destination uphill along Fana Khosrow St (or take a shuttle taxi), or leave the KLM has added to its network in 2016. grounds of Sa’d Abad Palace from the rear, cross Meydan-e Dar- Four weekly services will be operated band and continue uphill to where you see the ski lift on the left. between Schiphol and Tehran, supplement- The walking trail starts where the road ends. A visit to Dar- ing the Paris-Tehran service operated by Air band can easily be combined with a visit to Sa’d Abad Palace, France since April 16, 2016, it said. or you can walk all the way to Jamshidiyeh Park from a trail “KLM has further strengthened its network starting further east. with a new destination – the 14th to be add- To get to Darakeh take a shuttle taxi from Tajrish Sq. At ed this year. This confirms that our strategy is the end of Darakeh St you’ll be dropped in a square; the trail starting to bear fruit. On the one hand we are leads off from the northeastern corner. improving our efficiency and productivity, while (Source: Lonely Planet) on the other we are investing in growth,” said Pieter Elbers, KLM president and CEO. The flights will be operated with a Boe- ing 777-200. KLM will meet passenger needs by offering three different travel classes on AT MUSEUMS board: 34 seats in World Business Class, 40 seats in Economy Comfort, and 242 seats in Ancient Iranian base for Economy Class. ritual offering, carved with The Economy Comfort seats offer 10 cm more legroom and have double the recline animals of standard Economy Class seats. Economy Comfort passengers are also given priority This base for a ritual offering is made of bitumen. This mate- Prof. Mariana Correia (second from right) accompanied by several Iranian cultural officials pays a visit to the historical when disembarking. rial was plentiful throughout the Middle East, but only in Susa city of Yazd on August 23, 2016 as part of the decision-making process for inscribing the city on UNESCO World Herit- In the past, KLM operated service to Teh- was it used in sculpture. age List. She is a Steering Committee Member of WHEAP – World Heritage Earthen Architecture Program of UNESCO. ran from July 1991 through April 2013. The object is carved with big cats, gazelles, and eagles. (Source: TTN Worldwide) The theme of the eagle spreading its wings to protect its young was found only in Iran and also features on painted ceramics of the same period. This object in the form of Wanda to invest $9.5 billion in China tourism park a truncated cone is a base for a ritual offering. It is carved China’s richest man, Wang Jianlin, has signed an agree- media globally. from bituminous rock, found ment to invest 63 billion yuan ($9.45 billion) to build Wang told Reuters this week that the domestic tour- throughout the region but a tourism and sports complex in Jinan city, cinema-to- ism sector was growing fast - despite a slowdown in used in sculpture only in Susa. theme park developer Dalian Wanda Group said in a the wider economy - and that it could in the future It was used to make vases statement on Friday. become a ten trillion yuan market, more that double similar to this object, and The project, which will have malls, sports facilities, its current size. later, in the early years of the hotels and a theme park, will raise a further challenge to “With the age of high-speed rail and people’s in- 2nd millennium BC, vases fierce rival Walt Disney Co, which opened a $5.5 billion comes climbing, I think tourism in the future could be- carved with bas-relief deco- resort in Shanghai in June. come the number one industry,” Wang told Reuters. rations and an animal’s head Wanda’s Wang has already taken aim at Disney This year, Wanda broke ground on a 16 billion yuan in high relief. saying the U.S. firm would be no match for his “wolf ($2.44 billion) tourism “city” in southwest China and The shape of this object - a pack” of parks. He told Reuters in an interview this opened another park in southeastern Nanchang in May. truncated cone - is similar to week that Wanda would look to build at least 20 such Work on the Jinan Wanda City is expected to begin other pieces made of chlorite and dating from the same pe- complexes in China. in 2017 and open its doors in 2021, Wanda said in the riod. The mortise at the top of the cone and the unfinished lip The park in the eastern city of Jinan will be the first statement. suggest that the object originally had a second part that fitted Wanda project to have an emphasis on sports, as eas from soccer and ice hockey to marathon running. ($1 = 6.6685 Chinese yuan renminbi) on top of the cone. However, the precise purpose of the object Chinese firms look to tap into growing interest in ar- Wang has already invested in soccer clubs and sports (Source: Reuters) remains a mystery. (Source: louvre.fr) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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enter Syria. At 10 a.m. Aug. 25, 10 tanks that the YPG has made the decision Tur- and a lot of heavy engineering equip- key [wants],” said the source. ment crossed the border toward Jarab- Now eyes are on the south of Jarab- FEATURE lus. The deployment of new Turkish army lus, awaiting the reactions of the YPG in What’s units on the border and the arrival of the field and the PYD in the political arena The hypocrisy of the West’s reinforcements from other parts of the about withdrawing to the east of the Eu- country indicate Ankara is determined to phrates. The Washington Post reported the alliance with Saudi Arabia continue the operation. morning of Aug. 25 that some but not all A more important development came Kurdish forces had withdrawn. The political Probably the most noxious aspect of the nauseating hypoc- from the south of Jarablus. YPG Jarablus tension between Ankara and the PYD has risy that feeds the oft-repeated assertion that the U.S. and its Military Council officials said there was for the first time created friction between western allies exist to uphold, protect and spread democracy Turkey a distance of only 3 kilometers (nearly the YPG and the Turkish Armed Forces and human rights, is the close alliance of said states and gov- 2 miles) between them and the FSA, (TSK). We will all watch anxiously to see how ernments with Saudi Arabia. Indeed, if the religious extrem- which had entered Jarablus. Officials the parties will do in their crisis manage- ism that has engulfed the Middle East in recent years is a said the YPG would not allow FSA units ment on terrain that is already heating up. snake, responsible for the most heinous and wanton acts of to move any farther south. Local sources Turkey’s military presence brutality and barbarity the region has experienced in modern reported an exchange of mortar fire be- The Euphrates Shield operation has times, its head is in Riyadh. really up tween the FSA and the YPG. symbolic significance to Turkey, present- Sources speaking to Al-Monitor in ing the opportunity to restore the TSK’s Ankara on condition of anonymity said prestige, which was badly tarnished with ISIL had been withdrawing from Jara- the July 15 failed coup attempt. No doubt blus for two weeks. The YPG had been such image repair would contribute to preparing to move north to capture Ja- the TSK’s combat confidence, morale and to in Syria? rablus, but Ankara pre-empted the move cohesion with the population. through Euphrates Shield. Ankara’s ac- Here is a partial description of the tion is further confirmation that the true troops and hardware being used in Eu- By Metin Gurcan es within the Syrian Democratic Forces target of the operation is not ISIL, but to phrates Shield: urkey’s military plunge across the [SDF] must withdraw to the east of the block YPG’s domination of northern Syria. In air operations, in addition to TSyrian border this week has all eyes Euphrates forthwith. If not, Turkey will do Naturally, the reactions of Damascus, Turkish F-16s, Turkey also is using its focused on the Jarablus area, as what is necessary.” Moscow and Washington to such a plan newly acquired Bayraktar TB2 un- observers wait for the possible fallout be- On the morning of Aug. 25, YPG will be important. Nevertheless, with this armed drones. U.S. A-10 tank-killer ongoing operation, Ankara for the first planes dropped 244 MK-84 bombs on 63 This is not to argue that Saudi Arabia should be lined up tween Ankara and the Kurds. spokesman Redur Halil emphasized his time in two years has made a difference IS targets south of Jarablus. for invasion and occupation — surely we’ve seen enough of It’s evident that Turkish President Re- belief that the Jarablus operation is not The ground operations are being con- such invasions and occupations to know they only make the cep Tayyip Erdogan is targeting pro-PKK ducted by FSA fighters, whose num- situation worse rather than better. But it does require that Kurdish party seeking to dominate the bers are expected to reach 5,000-strong countries such as the U.S., UK, and France reappraise foreign north of Syria. He admits as much pub- as they are joined by perhaps a dozen policies that have long placed an emphasis on maintaining licly, though he says he is also pursuing armed groups such as Ahrar al-Sham. close relations with a state that has done more to destabi- the Islamic State (ISIL) terrorist group. A Turkish armored battalion of lize the region than any other. Adding insult to injury when Indeed, at 4 a.m. local time Aug. 24, around 25 M60A3 tanks and a mecha- it comes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Wahhabi Turkish planes penetrated Syrian air nized infantry battalion equipped with Sunni fundamentalism that makes up its theological founda- space and began bombing IS targets in armored personnel carriers with about tions, was the decision of the UN General Assembly in 2013 the Jarablus area. At 6 a.m., about 1,500 300 soldiers are giving armored protec- to elect Saudi Arabia as a member of the body’s 47-mem- Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters who had tion and close-fire support to FSA groups. ber Human Rights Council, whose remit is to promote hu- assembled at the Karkamis area of Turkey It is most likely that the TSK base at near- man rights across the world. The term on the council is three began crossing the border in an opera- by Kilis Elbeyli is coordinating close-air years, which means that Saudi Arabia’s place is up for re- tion called Euphrates Shield. support, forward air control and medical election this year, resulting in calls to block it serving a second Kurds control three separate areas in evacuation with the FSA units. consecutive term. In 2016, it is self-evident that associating northern Syria on the Turkish border. An- An armored brigade is on reserve at human rights with a country in which public beheadings take kara fears that if the Kurds gain a strong- nearby Karkamis, while tank and armored place with alarming frequency, in which women are regarded hold on the west side of the Euphrates, reinforcements from other parts of the and treated as chattel, in which migrant workers are treated they will be able to connect these areas country are still arriving, indicating that so inhumanely, which embarked in 2015 on a military cam- and form a united territory right on Tur- Ankara is aware of the possibility of ex- paign in neighboring Yemen, and in which war crimes have key’s border. Turkey has demanded the panding the operation depending on de- been routinely committed, is both grotesque and perverse. Kurds withdraw to east of the Euphrates. velopments. See no evil, hear no evil Ankara’s reaction FSA units backed by Turkish F-16s For Washington, London, and Paris, however, it has long The strongest reaction from the pub- have reached Keklice-Kivircik village, been a case of “see no evil, hear no evil” — the reason being lic to Euphrates Shield came from Salih about 7 kilometers west of Jarablus, af- that democracy and human rights takes second place when it Muslim, the leader of the Syrian Kurdish ter their forward reconnaissance units comes up against strategic and economic interests. Since 2010, the Obama administration has authorized U.S. $60 billion in arms sales to the Saudis, triple the U.S. $16 billion in arms sales Damascus registered Ankara’s action conducted under the Bush a low-key reaction is further confirmation administration previously. This is not to argue to the operation, that the true target Meanwhile, Riyadh is the that Saudi Arabia complaining of of the operation is world’s biggest customer for UK arms sales, with or- should be lined up Turkey’s violation not ISIL, but to block in Syria. That is why in Ankara the most- ders amounting to 3.5 billion against IS but rather the Kurds. He de- for invasion and of its “sovereign heard comment nowadays is, “Finally, Tur- YPG’s domination of pounds (U.S. $4.6 billion) since clared they would not withdraw from west occupation — surely rights.” key is back in the game in Syria.” northern Syria. the start of 2015. According of the Euphrates and nobody could force Ankara sources say the PYD’s attitude to the UK-based Campaign we’ve seen enough them to. Speaking to Voice of America will be important, especially now. One entered Jarablus. The casualty toll of the against the Arms Trade: “The of such invasions Democratic Union Party (PYD). In a tweet, Radio, Halil said, “Nobody can ask us to source who didn’t want his name used FSA on the first day was one killed by a promotion of the sales over he warned, “Turkey will be losing a lot in withdraw from our own land.” and occupations drew attention to the importance of the roadside bomb and about 20 wounded. several decades, and the fi- the Syrian quagmire.” But Ankara’s reac- These remarks signal the likelihood of a YPG’s decision on whether to withdraw to The news media was informed that on nancial and practical support to know they only tion to Muslim’s tweet was even harsher. first-ever ground confrontation in northern the east of the Euphrates. “We will see if the first day of operations, including air given to them by successive make the situation Erdogan said, “Some people are chal- Syria between Ankara and the PYD. the PYD will confine itself to the limits the attacks, about 100 ISIL militants were UK governments, has given lenging us, telling us what will happen to Damascus registered a low-key reac- worse rather than United States had coordinated with Tur- killed. As seen in social media messages succor to the undemocratic Turkey in Syria. You should first think of tion to the operation, complaining of Tur- better. key, or pursue its own goals. The United of FSA fighters, the first day of their op- government of Saudi Arabia. what will happen to you.” key’s violation of its “sovereign rights.” The States wants the YPG to focus on a Raqqa eration was mostly a rural trek with no ISIL This has a human rights record which makes it a ‘country of con- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavu- Russian Foreign Ministry issued a state- operation. If we see the YPG withdrawing resistance, and Jarablus appeared to be a cern’ for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It treats wom- soglu said, “Our goal is to sweep away ment expressing concern over the devel- to the east of the Euphrates and focusing ghost town with no population. en as second-class citizens and its immigrant workers appall- Daesh [ISIL] from our border. But the YPG opments. on the Raqqa region, we will understand (Source: Al Monitor) ingly. Selling arms to the Saudi government sends the message [Kurdish People’s Protection Units] forc- Turkish reinforcements continued to that the human rights of the Saudi people are of lesser concern than the commercial interests of BAE.” Amnesty International (AI) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) are currently spearheading a campaign to have Saudi Arabia suspended from the UN Human Sarkozy’s campaign of fear Rights Council over the previously mentioned war crimes they allege the Saudis have been committing in Yemen. According to Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s announce- proach may just work. HRW: “Saudi Arabia, as the leader of the nine-nation coalition ment that he will seek the presidency again in 2017 Sarkozy has read the popular mood well. He knows that began military operations against the Houthis in Yemen on should come as no surprise. Indeed, it was hard to take that the French are feeling defensive and angry, and he March 26, 2015, has been implicated in numerous violations of seriously his declaration, following his loss to the Socialist wants to use those feelings to win support – including international humanitarian law.” Party’s François Hollande in the 2012 race, that he was by attracting votes from the far-right National Front’s “Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have done with politics. Whatever you think about Sarkozy, Marine Le Pen. In this sense, Sarkozy resembles U.S. documented 69 unlawful airstrikes by the coalition, some of there is no denying that he has never been one to stay presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has won the which may amount to war crimes, killing at least 913 civilians out of the spotlight for long. support of a swath of angry voters by portraying him- and hitting homes, markets, hospitals, schools, civilian busi- The truth is that Sarkozy never really accepted his de- self as the savior of a once-great country in decline. nesses, and mosques. The two organizations have also docu- feat. Like Germany after World War I, he instead became But Sarkozy could well find that the very fears he mented 19 attacks involving internationally banned cluster consumed with a desire for revenge, compounded by is stoking make people afraid to choose him. With his munitions, including in civilian areas. “Saudi Arabia should be his long-held and poorly hidden lust for power. buzzy energy and nervous tics, he may not seem like suspended from the Human Rights Council until it ends un- Now, emboldened by Hollande’s unpopularity, the kind of reliable and steadfast leader that a nervous lawful attacks in Yemen and conducts credible investigations Sarkozy seems to think that the French are ready country so desperately needs. that meet international standards or agrees to and cooper- to welcome him back. Instead of fretting about his We shall soon know the answer. New public opinion ates with an independent international inquiry.” The burning own bad reputation, still reflected in public-opinion polls will provide a strong indication of how the French question that has occupied many throughout the conflict in polls, he seems to be fantasizing about a repeat of perceive the newly resurfaced Sarkozy. Do the reasons Syria is not whether groups such as al-Nusra or Daesh have the 2007 election, when he triumphed easily over voters ended his presidency four years ago still hold? received support from Saudi Arabia, but whether said sup- the Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal, Hollande’s Or is the new context enough to make him seem like port has emanated from private individuals or from the state former partner. France’s best option? — or perhaps even, from the state via private individuals. That may not be so unreasonable. Whether people More telling, of course, will be the party primary in For too long there has been a marked reluctance on the like Sarkozy or not, the fact is that, during Hollande’s ten- py identity), aims to transcend the deepening divisions November. Given Hollande’s rock-bottom approval rat- part of Washington and its European allies to confront Ri- ure, France’s social, economic, and security situation has within French society, Sarkozy seems poised to capitalize ings, it is widely believed that the winning Republican will yadh, the main source of the chaos and mayhem that has en- deteriorated – and many are holding Hollande directly on them. Given the current popular mood – soured by be France’s next president. And though Juppé remains gulfed the region in recent years and lodestar when it comes accountable. recent terrorist attacks, from the murder of 86 people in far ahead in the opinion polls so far, the French could to the religious and sectarian fanaticism that has spread like a Sarkozy’s rivals a truck attack in Nice in July to the savage slaughter of reject his happy version of French identity, in favor of cancer. It is a reluctance and failure that exposes the rhetoric Current conditions may also hurt Sarkozy’s ri- a priest in Normandy later that month – Sarkozy’s ap- Sarkozy’s much darker one. they continually espouse on confronting and defeating ter- vals within the Republican Party. In particular, Alain Juppé is most likely to emerge as France’s next rorism as empty words. Democracy and human rights are Juppé – Sarkozy’s main competition for his party’s Now, emboldened by president. In terms of age and profile, he resembles in truth optional extras that come below strategic and eco- nomination – could find that his moderate approach Hollande’s unpopularity, a French version of Hillary Clinton, more practiced nomic interests in the priorities of western governments and becomes a liability, especially now that Sarkozy is in the exercise than the conquest of power. But fear ideologues. They are words rolled out as weapons against involved. Sarkozy seems to think that is a powerful weapon, and Sarkozy, like Trump, is enemies and rivals, and abandoned in the case of allies. Both campaigns focus on French identity. But whereas the French are ready to eager to wield it. (Source: Sputnik) Juppé, who coined the term l’identité heureuse (the hap- welcome him back. (Source: project.syndicat.org) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Iran needs $100b for upstream NEWS OPEC's Barkindo: Oil producers show realization oil, gas projects by 2021 action needed on output 1 and investment risks to make the sector He went on to mention some of the more financially attractive. OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo sees a grow- programs of NIOC to achieve objectives Manouchehri expressed hope that ing understanding inside and outside the oil producers' of the sixth plan as completing all first the modified draft of IPC will be ap- group that action is needed to manage crude production development phases of West Karoun oil proved by the cabinet in this week and in order to support prices, he said in remarks published in fields (five oilfields in the western part then it will be sent to the Majlis. London-based newspaper Al-Hayat. of Iran’s southwestern region of Karoun, ‘South Pars drilling, platform He told the newspaper: "There is growing realization with- straddling borders with Iraq), and also & refinery building by Iranians’ in OPEC and outside that producers inside and outside must South Pars gas field (which Iran shares Ali-Akbar Sha’banpour, the manag- take more proactive stands in relation to production man- with Qatar in the Persian Gulf), and ing director of Pars Oil and Gas Compa- agement in order to complement traditional market forces." starting the second phases of develop- ny which is the operator of implement- "We have seen where the approach of non-intervention ment as well as making definite decision ing development phases of South Pars in prices since 2014 has led," he said in remarks published on all other joint fields of the country. gas field, for his part said that all pro- in Arabic. Saying that for the moment about jects related to drilling, platform build- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting 30 million cubic meters of flare gases ing and construction of refineries in Pars Countries will meet on the sidelines of the International En- are burnt each day in the country, the Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) ergy Forum (IEF), which groups producers and consumers, in official pointed to recovery of flare gas- have been conducted wholly by the Ira- Algeria on September 26-28. es as one of the other programs of his nian expertise and manpower. Asked about the possibility of an agreement on freezing company regarding the sixth plan. Construction of refineries will be production levels, he said: "Nothing is impossible in the cur- He also announced that 130 drilling finished by the end of the next Iranian rent situation, and I know that no country in OPEC is immune (Source: Reuters) rigs will be applied by NIOC in the dis- calendar year (March 2018), the official to low prices." covery and production projects during Abdolmohammad Delparish (1st R), deputy managing director of NIOC for corporate planning, announced. the sixth development plan. Gholamreza Manouchehri (2nd R), deputy managing director of NIOC for development and engineering He said, “We have also achieved NIOC has planned to implement 30- affairs, Ali-Akbar Sha’banpour (1st L), managing director of Pars Oil and Gas Company, Ali-Akbar high technology for the power plant 35 development projects on average in Mahrokhzad (2nd L), director for legal affairs of NIOC, in a press conference on Saturday section of the South Pars projects.” each year of the sixth plan, Delparish (Photo: Hasan Hosseini/SHANA) While emphasizing the necessity of Iraq plans to sell oil through further announced. managing director of NIOC for devel- current Iranian calendar year (March applying modern technology in devel- Iran if talks with Kurds fail ‘2 or 3 deals to be signed opment and engineering affairs, said 20, 2017). opment of joint fields, the official said based on IPC by Mar. 2017’ that Iran will sign two or three deals IPC, which will replace buy-back that the oil industry requires investment Iraq's government would consider selling crude through Iran Addressing the same conference, based on the new model of oil con- contracts, is expected to offer more and technology for preserving its share should talks with the autonomous Kurdish region on an oil reve- Gholamreza Manouchehri, the deputy tracts, known as IPC, by the end of the flexible terms on oil price fluctuations of South Pars and other joint fields. nue-sharing agreement fail, a senior oil ministry official in Bagh- dad told Reuters. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) plans to hold talks with the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), possi- Saudi Oil Minister Al-Falih sees output freeze as ‘positive’ bly next week, about Iraqi oil exported through Turkey, Depu- Iran’s oil minister became the latest Saudi energy minister in May, said in the sidelines of an energy policy group. this month, still less than its target for the ty Oil Minister Fayadh al-Nema said in an interview on Friday OPEC member to say he will attend a an interview Thursday in Los Angeles. The meeting of OPEC and other pro- end of this year of 4 million barrels a day. evening. meeting of producers in Algiers next "I don’t believe that an intervention of ducing countries in April ended without OPEC as a whole has boosted output to The Kurdistan region exports its oil via Turkey. Baghdad month to discuss market conditions, in- significance is required. I certainly don’t agreement in Doha when Saudi Arabia record levels since adopting a Saudi-led would not be able to reroute the oil produced in this region to cluding the possibility of keeping crude advocate a cut." demanded that Iran be part of any deal decision in 2014 to protect the group’s Iran but could order shipments of some 150,000 bpd via Iran production at current levels. Saudi Ara- Crude oil has gained about 13 per- to limit output. Iran had ruled out a ceil- global market share by forcing out high- that are being produced in the nearby province of Kirkuk. bia rejected an earlier attempt by some cent since OPEC said it would meet in- ing on its production until it recovered er-cost producers. An agreement between Iran and Iraq could function in a in the Organization of Petroleum Ex- formally to discuss prices and supply, on the output levels it had before the sanc- The International Energy Forum, similar fashion as oil-swap deals Tehran has had with Caspian porting Countries to freeze output at an speculation that the group could agree tions. comprising 73 countries that account for Sea nations, according to an oil official who asked not to be April meeting in Doha. to freeze output levels. Benchmark Iran output about 90 percent of the global supply identified. "We will be willing to listen to our Brent crude settled at $49.67 a barrel on Iran’s production has risen to 3.85 and demand for oil and natural gas, will Iran would import Iraqi oil to its refineries and export an colleagues, what they have to offer in Thursday in London. million barrels a day since sanctions meet in Algiers on Sept. 26-28. equivalent amount of its own crude on behalf of Baghdad from that area," Khalid Al-Falih, who became Producers from OPEC will meet on were eased in January, Zanganeh said (Source: Bloomberg) Iranian ports on the Persian Gulf. (Source: Reuters) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

8 INTERNATIONAL AAUGUSTUGUST 28,28, 20162016 http://www.tehrantimes.com How humility won Colombia’s peace deal As Colombians prepare to vote on a care- Humility is often missing in difficult nego- the displaced and to compensate war vic- fully crafted peace proposal that would tiations. Yet it was made real during the four tims. As the talks came to a successful close end a long war, they must remember how years of talks between Colombia’s govern- in August, the two parties of negotiators each side in the talks had to learn humility, ment and leaders of the Marxist rebel group stood and sang their national anthem to- helped along by a focus on those who suf- FARC (the Revolutionary Armed Forces of gether. fered most in the war. Colombia). Even if Colombians approve the deal, the Colombia, which has suffered a half- Military campaign hardest part may be implementation. The century of brutal civil war, now has a pro- The talks would not have begun without “sustainability of Colombia´s peace agree- posed peace deal that, in essence, calls on an effective military campaign that greatly ment lies in each one of us,” wrote social en- the opposing sides to admit the other side diminished FARC forces after 2002 and trepreneur Mariángela Ramírez in June. Yet has interests worth pursuing. If the deal is helped revive the economy. But to get the the same humility can be maintained if both approved in an October 2 plebiscite, Colom- remaining 7,000 guerrillas to give up their sides keep a focus on the war’s victims. bians will have learned, collectively, how to arms required delicate negotiations (held in Victims’ group redefine themselves. Cuba and guided by Norway) that achieved During the talks, victims’ groups were at They will have recognized the mutual suf- remarkable levels of trust and respect. the table and were key to setting a tone of fering during the war, especially the loss FARC, for example, renounced kidnap- contrition on both sides, and then advocat- of “restriction of liberty.” They will also be jungle. For the rebels, admitting their crimes of an estimated 175,000 innocent civilians. ping, use of child soldiers, and drug traffick- ing for a method of justice. To the surprise eventually allowed to participate in politics. and then accepting a penalty is a necessary Instead of seeking retaliation, they will try ing, thus admitting it had relied on those of the government, the victims were more Those who deny their war acts and are prov- step to further their goals of helping the to balance justice and forgiveness as nec- practices. interested in ending the war, learning the en guilty could be sentenced to 20 years of poor -- through democracy. essary steps for peace. And they will work The government, meanwhile, con- truth about their lost family members, and prison. These crucial details are designed to “There is no room for winners or losers toward many of the goals held dear by the fessed that FARC was right about many obtaining reparations than in imposing abide by Colombia’s Constitution as well as when you achieve peace through negotia- other side that they once opposed. of the root causes of the war – social harsh penalties on those involved in vio- its obligations under international law. tions,” tweeted FARC negotiator Rodrigo They will, in other words, have moved to- injustice and lack of effective local de- lence. For many Colombians, such leniency to- Granda, known as Ricardo Tellez. “Colombia ward national reconciliation, perhaps even mocracy. As a result, the deal calls for those who ward those who committed atrocities and wins, death loses.” set a model of healing for other postwar President Juan Manuel Santos has al- confess to war crimes and participate in now confess is a necessary step to disarm- And, he might add, humility triumphs. societies. ready begun a program to restore land to reparations to be given up to eight years ing the rebels and getting them out of the (Source: The CSM)

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Senna is an herb NEWS What does Senna do to the body? 12 hours. If you are still constipated af- The leaves and the fruit of the plant are ter taking senna for three days, make an ‘Iran to localize promising used to make medicine. Senna is an appointment to speak with your doctor. FDA-approved nonprescription laxative. Eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of microbial toxins in cancer It is used to treat constipation and also water, and getting regular gentle exercise to clear the bowel before diagnostic tests can all help prevent constipation. therapy’ such as colonoscopy. Senna is also used Senna fruit vs. leaf for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hem- Senna fruit seems to be gentler than orrhoids, and weight loss. senna leaf. This has led the American Herb- What is Senna laxative used for? al Products Association (AHPA) to warn Senna is used on a short-term basis to against long-term use of senna leaf, but not treat constipation. It also is used to empty senna fruit. The AHPA recommends that the bowels before surgery and certain senna leaf products be labeled, “Do not use medical procedures such as colonoscopy. this product if you have abdominal pain Senna is in a class of medications called or diarrhea. Consult a healthcare provider stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing. activity of the intestines to cause a bowel Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or movement. watery stools. Do not exceed recommend- The amount of time it takes senna ed dose. Not for long-term use.” to begin working depends on the form How does it work? of senna you are taking. Typically, you Senna contains many chemicals called will take the laxative before bed and a sennosides, which irritates the lining of MEDICINE TEHRAN – Iran has announced plans to bowel movement will result within six to the bowel and causes a laxative effect. deskacquire the know-how to produce micro- bial toxins with applications in cancer treatment, according to an Iranian microbiologist on Saturday. Abbas Ali Imanfouladi, who was also the executive sec- Reasons why you should practice yoga retary of Iran’s 17th international congress of microbiology, called the technique one of the latest findings in the field of Here’s how routine stretching and breathing can enhance Gentle twists help to wring the sponge out and purge you’ll amp up cardio at the same time you’re building microbiology in Iran. your life, from stress reduction to injury prevention toxins.” whole-body lean muscle mass. Find a class with ‘Power,’ “There used to be a time when microbes and their toxins 1. Relieve stress 3. Sculpt muscles ‘Vinyasa,’ or Flow’ in the title, and you can skip the gym were considered harmful, but today, the same substance is We all find ways to deal with stress. But Terrence Monte, Yoga uses the weight of your own body to build mass that day.” used for its medicinal properties for treating a wide scope a managing teacher at Pure Yoga, says, “going to amped and strength. Don’t believe it? Think about how many 6. Calm your mind of diseases.” up gyms or punching a punching bag can make you more clunky free-weights it takes to bench press your body- In the midst of a jam-packed schedule, committing to Very lower doses of microbial toxins are of use mainly in aggressive or more tired.” Yoga, on the other hand, em- weight (150–200 lbs.)—yoga allows you to get the same the relaxed space of a yoga class might be the only way treating cancers such as breast, ovaries, intestines, colon, etc. ploys a number of relaxation techniques, which, with regu- muscle-building benefits by performing long, extended for some guys to slow down and breathe right. Scott Rod- The studies on the microbial toxins launched between 7 to lar practice, can make you calmer overall. Sadie Nardini, pushups, squats, and leg lifts. The results are well-worked win, founder of Radiance Yoga, explains that breathing 8 years ago, he noted, and a team of microbiology research- host of “Rock Your Yoga,” adds, “Along with training your muscle groups, which get stronger with each class. exercises, called pranayama, have been developed over ers have been at it since 5 years ago. body, yoga trains your mind to see the bigger picture and 4. Prevent workout injuries thousands of years to calm and tame that endless stream Imanfoladi hoped the research plan paves the way for act from integrity instead of freaking out. If you want to be Most yoga classes begin with a reminder to honor of thoughts. This, he says, leads to greater concentration researchers to take major steps in the development of new more James Bond than Charlie Sheen, get yourself on the your body’s particular needs and limits on that par- as you work your way through each pose—and, in most drugs in cancer treatment. mat.” Being forced to unplug from text, calls, and email for ticular day. This basic ability to scan and assess yourself cases, a calmness that lasts the rest of the day. The scientist added no medicine has hit the market in Iran 60 to 90 minutes doesn’t hurt either. as you practice will help reduce the incidence of inju- 7. Smell better using microbial toxins yet, though international research- 2. Get flexible ry when running or playing other sports. Plus, flexible, Seriously. Michael Hewitt, founder of Sarva Yoga Acad- ers have introduced two to three drugs to cancer patients Most series of yoga asanas (physical postures) include well-stretched yoga muscles will heal and recover more emy says yoga is very much about waste removal. “Pher- through the same technique. one or more spinal twists to loosen the many joints that quickly after working out or getting strained. emonally, regular practice is more effective than cologne,” Microbial toxins are toxins produced by micro-organ- make up your spine. This can improve your tennis game 5. Push your limits he says. Exhaling and sweating help get rid of toxins during isms, including bacteria and fungi. They promote infection and golf swing, as well as promote detoxification and There are many types of yoga classes, some gentler class, so that afterward, your sweat really will smell sweeter. and disease by directly damaging host tissues and by disa- good digestion. Yogi Cameron Alborizan, Ayurvedic than others. But when you find the class that matches “After a class,” says Hewett, “[your body is] cleaner, more bling the immune system. Some bacterial toxins, such as healer, yoga guru, and author of The One Plan, says, your abilities—and pushes them? “Watch out!” says Nar- confident and focused than when you walked in.” Botulinum neurotoxins, are the most potent natural toxins “Think of the body as a sponge filled with dirty sink water. dini. “With long holds and often continual movements, (Source: mensfitness.com) known.

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NEWS Nojeh Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations airbase; By Maryam Azish

ince July 15 failed coup in Turkey, Iranian Foreign S Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif embarked on a climax of visit to Ankara to hold close consultation with Turk- ish officials on the Syrian crisis since its outbreak some five years ago. The visit was made after Turkey reviewed its stance on Iran-Russia the humanitarian crises in the region, Syria in particular which has been gripped by a foreign-backed militancy since March 2011. Currently, some evidences showing that Turkey's for- eign policy on the humanitarian crisis in Syria have un- defense dergone major change. Although observers believe that such changes are cooperation

By Parnaz Talebi no Russian plane and or fleet has been deployed in the strikes from the Iranian Hamadan base against terrorist airbase and they use it for fueling and taking off toward sites in Syria successfully accomplished the tasks they had t was on August 16 that Britain and US, in an attempt to Syria,” he told reporters on August 20, announcing that no set out to complete,” Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said in undermine and halt the advancement of Syrian army I deadline would be set for the activity in the airbase. a statement. “All aircraft involved in this operation are now forces in Aleppo, leaked the information that Russia Deploying Hamedan airbase for anti-terrorist airstrikes on Russian territory.” would use an air base in western Iran to operate sorties had logistic reasons behind. According to Russian experts “Continued use of the Hamadan air base in the Islamic against terrorists, according to anonymous sources. It was using the Nojeh airbase aimed at cutting flight times, in- Republic of Iran by the Russian Aerospace Forces will be just a week after President Rouhani’s visit with Vladimir creasing bomb capacity and improving response capabili- carried out on the basis of mutual agreements to com- Putin where he reaffirmed that Iran and Russia coopera- ties of its aircraft. It was estimated that missions launched bat terrorism and depending on the unfolding situation in tion would continue until full restoration of security and from Iranian airbase would increase the bomb capacity Syria,” he detailed. stability to Syria and the whole region. And it was Russia of fighters by three times. On the other hand, Russia was Once again the issue attracted the attentions among Defense Ministry who put an end to all speculations of- fragile, political and temporary, the move indicates that planning to provide cover for heavy Tu-22M3s bombers media hype with the most common speculations circulat- ficially announcing the presence of Russian jets in Iran; Ankara has made some changes in its relations with Teh- deployed to Iran by bombers that take off from Hmeymim ing around remarks made by Iran’s defense minister the “Russian long-range bombers have deployed and would ran and Moscow. base in Syria. day before Russia stops operations. Dehghan accused take off from the air base in Hamedan and destroy terror- Now it seems that Ankara has reached to the point And it worked. On August 16, Russian and Syrian me- Russia of publicizing the deal excessively, calling it a “be- ists' positions in Syria.” that Syrian crisis should be settled through peaceful dia reported heavy losses by terrorists. Russian airstrikes trayal of trust” and “ungentlemanly.” US didn’t hesitate to call the act “unfortunate, not means and has no military solution. destroyed five large ammunition depots with weapons, Dehghan went further to say that “Russians are keen surprising or unexpected” the same day during a press Since the outset of the Syrian crisis, the Islamic Re- munitions and fuel, as well as militant training camps near on showing that they are a superpower and can greatly briefing session by State Department spokesperson Mark public of Iran has emphasized on the political settlement the cities of Serakab, Al-Ghab, Aleppo and Deir ez-Zor impact security trends. They also wish to appear as an ef- Toner. He also confirmed US Secretary of State John of this crisis and has repeatedly declared that the Syrian cities. In addition, Russian bombers destroyed three com- fective agent in the scene of operations in Syria so that Kerry’s telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Min- problem has no military solution. mand and control centers near the cities of Jafra and Deir they will be able to negotiate with the Americans and istry Sergei Lavrov, adding “the United States is looking While in Turkey, Zarif, who was the first Iranian top- ez-Zor. A "significant number of militants" were killed in guarantee their own part in Syria’s political future.” into whether Russia has violated a UN Security Council ranking official to visit Turkey after the failed coup, held what the Russian Defense Ministry described as a "con- Iranian minister, noting that Russia’s use of Hamedan resolution by deploying Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-34 separate meetings with his counterpart Mevlut Cavuso- centrated airstrike." "The Russian Armed Forces have airbase was due to need for a stronger confrontation with strike fighters to an Iranian air base,” Toner said. It was no glu and President Recep Teyyip Erdogan. never carried out such a major and well-coordinated op- terrorists in Syria, underlined that “under no circumstanc- surprise as, reportedly, Iran had admitted to provide an Iran that was the first country to condemn the coup eration in terms of timing, multiple fronts and targets," the es will we ever provide Russians with a military base. They airbase for Russian jets under the condition that Russian in the very first hour, believes that coup has no place in media outlet reported. have not come here to stay.” fighters hit the terrorist targets specified by Iranian field our region and the vote and will of the people cannot be Russian media also pointed out that the Tu-22M3 Iran’s Foreign Ministry also officially announced the forces, among which there were positions Russia has been suppressed with the measures of a military group. deployment was part of a larger change in the strategic departure of Russian jets after Russian Defense Ministry asked by US to ignore. Such Tehran's immediate and rational behavior con- landscape regarding the Syrian battlefield. On August 12, statement. Bahram Ghasemi, Foreign Ministry Spokes- Iranian side, however, kept silent till the next day when vinced Turkey to change its manner towards the Iranian Syria dispatched eight Kalibr-NK cruise missiles to Syrian man told reporters that the Russian airstrikes on militants Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani touched upon the issue as stance. shores. Meanwhile, a surface action group, comprising in Syria were “temporary, based on a Russian request, but the controversies reached high on the legitimacy of the Despite Tehran’s disagreement with Ankara on the hu- the Tatarstan and Dagestan frigates, as well as the Grad that is finished for now.” issue; “Iran is cooperating with Russia as one of its allies in manitarian crises in the region, Iran assured Turkey that it Sviyazhsk and Velikiy Ustyug corvettes, was deployed to US reacted immediately; “I’d have to refer you frankly regional issues, particularly in regard to Syria. This coop- would support the Turkish legitimate government to ad- the Caspian Sea. These ships were carrying a total of 24 to the governments of Russia and Iran to speak to what eration by no means entails that our military base is under minister the repercussions by the abortive military coup Kalibr-NK cruise missiles. happened, we’re monitoring it closely, we continue to, their control,” Larijani told the Parliament assuring that the in that country. However, the main target being liberation of Aleppo, it’s not clear to us other than what we’ve seen in various use of Iran’s air base by Russia is not violating article 146 Talking to reporters in Ankara, Zarif pointed to some didn’t advance at the expected pace as the released foot- press and public statements whether (Russia) their use of of Iran’s constitution, which bans establishment of foreign differences between Iran and Turkey about some region- age of a 5-year-old Syrian child, Omran Dagneesh, who this airbase has definitively stopped, but we’ll continue military bases on its territory for any peaceful reason. al issues, noting that Iran, Turkey and Russia are three was reportedly rescued in Aleppo after an airstrike raised to watch it closely,” State Department Spokesman Mark The following day, August 17, Secretary of Iran’s Su- key regional countries that need to cooperate with each strong international reactions bringing the military opera- Toner said. preme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani under- other. tions in Aleppo to a cease, someway. Some analysts believed that the annulment of the per- lined that sharing facilities is a part of Iran-Russia’s stra- Deep mutual understanding Meanwhile, an abrupt stop in using the Nojeh airbase mission was reflecting the deep and historical mistrust Ira- tegic cooperation in combating terrorism predicting very Yildirim believes that Tehran and Ankara have deep un- was announced by Spokesman of Russia’s Defense Min- nian had of Russia and signaled lack of adequate cooper- difficult situation for terrorists in Syria due to “constructive derstanding of the regional developments and will recom- istry on August 22, just a week after the start of deploy- ation. Still, the deal was a historical one for Russia, as Iran and expansive cooperation among Iran, Russia, Syria and mend the best ways to resolve the humanitarian crisis in ment. had not allowed any foreign power to have military bases the Resistance Front.” Syria. “The Russian military aircraft involved in launching air- or deploy any since World War II. The deal helped Russia Alaeddin Boroujerdi, Head of Iran’s Parliament National Speaking in Turkish parliament, he said that Turkish feel again as a super power, analysts say, noting that the Security and Foreign Policy Commission, reacted to the government reached settlement with Russia and decided symbolism of the agreement was important for Moscow. disputes on legitimacy of the issue announcing that the Deploying Iran’s airbase by to adopt the same approach with regards to Iraq and Despite all media hype, it should be noted that Iran deployment had been approved by Supreme National Syria. Russia Air Force to attack and Russia’s alliance to fight terrorism has never been Security Council and is in line with Iran-Russia-Iraq-Syria The Turkish government has sense of responsibility to terrorist positions in Syria doubted neither by Iranian party nor by Russian side. Iran quadrilateral agreement on fighting terrorism. Yet, he help resolve the regional crises and spares no efforts to and Russia, though via different approaches, share major noted that the “temporary use” of the airbase is merely has been proved highly maintain the territorial integrity of Syria, he said, adding goals in region; preventing ouster of President Bashar As- for fueling. controversial, however, it Iran and Turkey have full knowledge about situation in sad by force and fighting terrorism, as a threat for their “Iran would provide a second airbase to Russia if situ- the region; therefore there is no doubt that the two gov- indicates the close ties Iran own national security. Russia’s priority, however, seems to ation demands,” announced Iran’s Minister of Defense, ernments would put forward the best options to resolve be confronting the US-led regime change in Syria while Hossein Dehghan, underlining once again that the act and Russia hold countering regional issues. Iran is playing a key role as a regional power in supporting dose not undermine the constitution; “Contrary to claims, terrorism in the region. Call for fostering ties Assad and Syrian integrity. Meanwhile, Zarif and Erdogan in a three-hour-long meeting discussed regional issues, particularly the crisis in Syria, fostering Iran-Turkey cooperation and agreed to ex- pand mutual ties energy, transport and environment sec- tors, and to raise the volume of bilateral trade to USD 30 Impotent rage of Washington billion. ing their fight against terrorism. “Rus- Counter-terrorism efforts By Said Al-Khalaki sians have once again accepted a kind During his joint presser with Cavusoglu, Zarif said Teh- he US and its allies have once again invitation from the Iranian side, which ran and Ankara have a common goal to improve coop- demonstrated that their foreign provided them with the airbase to attack eration on counter-terrorism efforts and tackle extremism T policy is not aimed at resolving the terrorist positions in Syria”, he stressed. despite their differences on some issues. long-term Syrian crisis but boosting their “Our countries have a long experience of Zarif believes that Iran and Turkey have a common own interests in the region. Washington cooperation. Hamedan airbase has been opinion and goal to jointly fight terrorism, extremism not only provides military assistance to regularly used by the Russian Air Force, and sectarianism, and despite the existence of different so-called moderate Syrian opposition, and we can definitely state that our coop- views on some issues and both share a common stance that has been repeatedly condemned eration will continue in future”. on [protecting] Syria’s territorial integrity, fighting Daesh for war crimes, but also launched infor- This claim was officially confirmed by and Jabhat Fath al-Sham terrorists. mation offensive against its geopolitical the Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani Hailing the improvement of Russia-Turkey relations and rivals in the Middle East, Russia and Iran, who said that Russian fighter jets’ flights their new efforts to stem the conflict in Syria, Zarif said: who successfully fight against terrorism in from Hamedan are not halted and that "We also have great ties with Russia on the [Syrian] issue Syria. Russia will keep using the airbase as long and we believe that all parties must cooperate to provide Some quality American press pre- as it is needed. security and peace and stop the conflicts in the region. sented the withdrawal of Russian aircraft Today it is evident that the USA are dis- In the end, it is worth mentioning that as Turkey is the from Hamedan airbase in Iran as the evi- appointed and frustrated by the fact that main road of terrorists to enter Syria, Ankara can han- dence of the cooling in relations between Moscow manages to achieve its Middle dle traffic of terrorists and their equipment to this Arabic Moscow and Tehran which had recently East goals, as well as pick up new allies country. moved to the unprecedented new level. and expand the sphere of its influence. Without doubt, establishment of new relations between According to the statements made by nowadays the American intelligence contradictions that have arisen as a result As for the USA and its allies, their anti- Iran, Russian and Turkey can be promising in line with find- some local liberal politicians, close and services have already become a source of Russians using the Iranian military in- terrorist efforts can’t be called successful, ing a diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis and accelera- fruitful cooperation between Iran and of disinformation so much useful to the frastructure. This news item was then im- and their originally stated goals are now tion of the process of international peace talks on Syrian. Russia annoy pro-American part of the White House in order to justify its foreign mediately spread by Western mainstream as far from being fulfilled as a year ago. Zarif's Ankara visit follows historical meeting of Turkish Iranian political elite. policy and to discredit its opponents. media. That’s why Washington will carry on an and Russian presidents in Saint Petersburg, which has had Besides the US intelligence data, that The US intelligence once again proved However, according to our source at information war and attempt to discredit wide-scale reflection in the news and diplomatic circles in some authors often refer to, can’t be con- its incompetence when they informed the Iranian Ministry of Defense, Russia joint operation conducted by Tehran and Ankara. sidered as a serious argument because Washington about the allegedly sharp and Iran have no contradictions concern- Moscow against terrorists. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Biofuels might be worse for NEWS First great white shark climate than gasoline, study finds nursery discovered by Years of number crunching that had 2013, leaving most of it in the atmos- Ocearch team seemed to corroborate the climate ben- phere, where it traps heat. efits of American biofuels were starkly The “question, ‘How does the overall A team of fishermen and scientists working for an ocean challenged in a science journal on Thurs- greenhouse gas emission impact of corn research organization has reportedly discovered the first day, with a team of scientists using a new ethanol compare to that of gasoline?’ known birthing site for great white sharks on the North At- approach to conclude that the climate does not have a scientific answer,” DeCic- lantic Coast. Ocearch founder and leader of the expedition, would be better off without them. co said. “What I can say definitively is that, Chris Fischer, has termed this Based largely on comparisons of tail- whatever the magnitude of the emissions development as “probably pipe pollution and crop growth linked impact is, it is unambiguously worse than the most significant discov- to biofuels, University of Michigan En- petroleum gasoline.” ery we’ve ever made on the ergy Institute scientists estimated that Argonne National Laboratory scientist ocean,” according to CBS. powering an American vehicle with Michael Wang, who has led lifecycle anal- Great white sharks are ethanol made from corn would have yses that found climate benefits from dif- tracked by Ocearch by put- caused more carbon pollution than ferent biofuels, called the research “high- ting tags on their dorsal using gasoline during the eight years ly questionable” for a range of technical fins. When these sharks rise studied. reasons, including its focus on growth by to the surface, a satellite is Most gasoline sold in the United which represents fossil fuel industry com- carbon dioxide is being removed from American crops instead of the global net- pinged. On other expedi- States contains some ethanol, and the panies and has sued the federal govern- the atmosphere?” work of farms. tions, the team had gone findings, published in Climatic Change, ment over its biofuel rules. Lifecycle analyses assume that all car- Driven by federal and Californian pol- days without finding even were controversial. They rejected years of Life-cycle analysis bon pollution from biofuels is eventually icies that promote biofuels to slow global one shark but this summer work by other scientists who have relied “I’m bluntly telling the life-cycle analy- absorbed by growing crops. warming, the use of ethanol, biodiesel was different with the organ- on a more traditional approach to judg- sis community, ‘Your method is inappro- DeCicco’s analysis found that energy and similar products more than trebled ization tagging and releasing ing climate impacts from bioenergy — an priate,’” said Professor John DeCicco, who crops were responsible for additional nationwide during the years studied, nine great white sharks within a week. approach called life-cycle analysis. led the work. “I evaluated to what extent plant growth that absorbed just 37 per- providing 6 percent of Americans’ fuel by Finding this nursery off the coast of Long Island was a signif- Following the hottest month on re- have we increased the rate at which the cent of biofuel pollution from 2005 to 2013. Federal data shows gasoline sold icant step for the researchers as it can lead to better protection cord globally, and with temperatures in the U.S. last year contained about 10 policies for the species. The discovery is also important for ex- nearly 2°F warmer and tides more half a DeCicco’s analysis found that energy crops percent corn ethanol. tending the scope of scientific knowledge in the field. foot higher than they were in the 1800s, Thursday’s paper provided fresh fuel One of the sharks tagged was a female named Gratitude. the implications of biofuels causing more were responsible for additional plant growth for a heated debate among opposing CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor said, “She was anxious to harm to the climate than good would be that absorbed just 37 percent of biofuel groups of scientists over bioenergy’s get off.” sweeping. pollution from 2005 to 2013, leaving most of climate impacts. Some are certain it’s a Others tagged include Hampton — a 42-pound male — The research was financially support- helper in the fight against climate change. and Montauk — a 4-foot, 50-pound female. Most of these ed by the American Petroleum Institute, it in the atmosphere, where it traps heat. (Source: Salon) are immature and expected to stay in the region until they turn 20, or reach adulthood. The scientists collect blood and How might a ‘little smudge’ change New strategy to fight mosquitoes in a tissue samples from the sharks in under 15 minutes to deter- mine their sex and gain more knowledge about the species. our perceptions of the universe? more efficient and sustainable way “These whites sharks, they pick good places to drop off their pups,” WABC-TV reported Fischer as saying. “It means A group of astronomers at Yale Univer- unseen mass,” study co-author Roberto Mosquitoes continue to build resistance new strategy in the fight against mos- you are living in a very special place, critical habitat for the sity and the University of Toronto were Abraham of the University of Toronto to existing pesticides. Research has now quitoes. “We already knew that chemical entire abundance of the north Atlantic.” (Source: ibtimes.com) peering through a telescope they had said in a press release. shown that the chemical substances substances emitted by the backswimmer built from camera parts when they saw The scientists estimate that Dragon- emitted by one of the mosquito’s natu- - a natural enemy of mosquito larvae in something that could change the uni- fly 44 has a mass about 1 trillion times ral enemies - the backswimmer - makes the water - trigger a stress response in verse. the mass of the sun, which is equivalent the biological pesticide Bti more deadly. mosquitoes. This stress response, in turn, “We planned to study the outskirts to 2 tredecillion kilograms (a 2 followed These so-called predator cues also im- suppresses the mosquito’s immune sys- Fern-inspired ‘Nanofur’ can of galaxies to see what exists around by 42 zeros, so a lot of mass). pair the mosquito’s immune system. tem,” says Op de Beeck. them, but by accident we saw all these That means Dragonfly 44 is as Scientists at KU Leuven (University “Scientists have recently found a way soak up oil spills without little smudges,” Pieter van Dokkum of massive as our own star-filled galaxy, of Leuven), Belgium, argue that a cock- to produce a synthetic version of these absorbing water Yale University told The Washington although it only has 0.01 percent of tail of biological pesticides and synthet- chemical substances known as predator Post. the stars and “normal” matter that fills ic predator cues very well be the future cues. We discovered that this synthetic You only need to think back to the BP oil spill of 2010 to re- No, their scrappy, self-made Drag- the Milky Way. The remaining 99.99 of mosquito control. version triggers a stress response in the alize what an enormous potential problem such spillages are. onfly Telephoto Array telescope wasn’t percent of Dragonfly 44’s mass must, Mosquitoes transmit quite a few mosquitoes and impairs their immune That’s why researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of defective. It had picked up on what therefore, be dark matter, the research- deadly diseases, including West Nile system, just like the natural predator cues.” Technology, in conjunction with colleagues from Bonn Uni- could represent an entirely new class ers concluded. Virus. Around the world, therefore, the This gave the researchers the idea versity, have been exploring new materials capable of mop- of massive objects: a galaxy 320 million Dark matter has yet to be directly de- fight against these insects is high on the to combine these synthetic predator ping up large quantities of oil — and they’ve turned to nature light-years away that is 99.99 percent tected, but scientists have hypothesized agenda. Existing strategies for mosquito cues with the biological pesticide Bti. to help them. dark matter. that it makes up as much as 90 percent control often involve the use of pesti- “We developed a cocktail of predator “We — and other scientists worldwide — would like to To confirm their discovery, Dr. van of the mass of the universe. The idea is cides that harm the environment. These cues and a low, non-lethal dose of Bti,” increase the absorption capacity of artificial oil absorbers Dokkum and his colleagues turned that dark matter provides the extra mass pesticides are increasingly less effective Lin Op de Beeck continues. The “pred- as this is a serious problem for the environment,” Hendrik to more conventional telescopes: the necessary to hold the universe together as well, as insects can become resistant ator cues trigger extra stress, so that Hölscher, one of the researchers involved with the study, told W.M. Keck Observatory and the Gemi- with its gravitational pull. to existing products relatively quickly. the Bti had a strong impact despite its Digital Trends. ni North telescope in Hawaii. And they “Ultimately what we really want to Biopesticides are a possible alterna- lower dose. As a result, the mortality “Our solution is ‘nanofur,’ already invented and patented found that the dark galaxy, dubbed learn is what dark matter is. The race tive. The most commonly used biologi- rates among mosquitoes were high.” at KIT. Fabrication of nanofur is a comparably simple process: Dragonfly 44, was surprisingly massive. is on to find massive dark galaxies cal pesticide is the Bacillus thuringiensis As the predator cues of the it can be produced by pressing a hot rough steel plate into The scientists measured the veloci- that are even closer to us than Drag- israelensis (Bti) bacteria. backswimmer also have an impact a polymer foil. The surface of the polymer melts and, when ties of the stars in the newfound galaxy onfly 44, so we can look for feeble Developing resistance on their targets’ immune system, the the steel plate is retracted, micro and nano-scaled hairs are to determine Dragonfly 44’s mass, as signals that may reveal a dark mat- Unfortunately, mosquitoes are al- cocktail weakens the mosquitoes and pulled from the surface. Nanofur is superhydrophobic and speedier stars mean a more massive ter particle,” van Dokkum said in the ready developing a resistance to this larvae that it fails to kill. The “surviv- superoleophilic. Therefore, it can selectively absorb oil while galaxy. Their findings are described in press release. pesticide as well. This means we have ing mosquitoes and mosquito larvae repelling water.” a paper published Thursday in Astro- Dragonfly 44 is not the first dark to keep increasing the dose of Bti to will probably have a shorter lifespan, Nanofur took its inspiration from water ferns, which are capa- physical Journal Letters. galaxy to be discovered, but it stands kill mosquitoes, so that this biological so that the parasites they transmit ble of absorbing oil while remaining water-repellent, due to the Dim galaxy out because its mass is so similar to substance, too, is beginning to harm don’t have the time to complete their hairy microstructure of their leaves. This water-repellent aspect “Amazingly, the stars move at veloc- the Milky Way. We have no idea how the environment. incubation period,” says Op de Beeck. is important for this task, since the majority of materials which ities that are far greater than expected galaxies like Dragonfly 44 could have Under the supervision of Professor “As a result, the mosquitoes will trans- can absorb oil (like sawdust) also absorb water. This makes them for such a dim galaxy. It means that formed,” said Dr. Abraham. Robby Stoks, KU Leuven doctoral stu- mit less diseases.” impractical for dealing with sea-based oil spills. Dragonfly 44 has a huge amount of (Source: The CSM) dent Lin Op de Beeck set out to find a (Source: EurekAlert) The “most important lesson we learned from our experi- ments is that hairy absorbent materials are generally better than non-hairy,” Hölscher continued. “Interestingly, not only AYANDEH Bank to Pay Totally 626b Rials Marriage Loan by Yearend the hair length but also the shape of the hairs plays a signifi- cant role. (Source: Digital Trends) ECONOMY In line with expansion 95 branches in the current Iranian calendar derway at the bank within the framework which stands at 200 million rials special of deskand dissemination of year in 1395 (started March 20, 2016). of rules and regulations of the Central war-veteran families and disabled ones. auspicious culture of interest-free loan and The bank will pay marriage loan to the Bank of Iran (CBI), the report added. Rendering quality services to the applicants enforcement of usury-free banking law, couples via 95 of its total 165 branches Concurrent with the notification of Note of the loan and respected couples, espe- AYANDEH Bank will pay more than 626.2 across the country, the Public Relations 29 of 2016 Budget Bill, marriage loan has cially young strata of society, have been put Buried tectonic plate reveals billion rials worth of marriage loan to the Department of the bank revealed. increased from 30 million rials to 100 million atop agenda of management of the bank, hidden dinosaur-era sea young couples for provision of dowry via The stages of granting the loan is un- rials special of ordinary couples, the rate of the report ended. Using images constructed from earthquake data, geosci- AIC Pays over 38,000b Rials IKCO in Moscow International entists have developed a method for resurrecting a “slab graveyard” of tectonic plate segments buried deep within the Worth of Compensation in 3 Yrs. Automobile Salon (MIAS) Earth, unfolding the deformed rock into what it may have ECONOMY Totally, Asia Insur- 2015) and 1394 (March 20, 2015-March ECONOMY Presenting three new focusing on environmental issues in looked like up to 52 million years ago. This helped the re- deskance Company (AIC) 19, 2016) respectively.” deskcars in Moscow In- production process and producing searchers identify the previously unknown East Asian Sea paid more than 38,000 billion rials Moreover, the company paid to- ternational Automobile Salon (MIAS), cars that meet environmental stand- Plate, where an ancient sea once existed in the region shortly worth of compensations to the insured tally 27,000 billion rials worth of com- Iran Khodro Industrial Group is on its ards have all caused this Iranian car- after dinosaurs went extinct. in the past three years in 1392 (March pensation to the properties insurance way back to Russia. maker to take a big leap to enter in- The Philippine Sea lies at the juncture of several 20, 2013-March 19, 2014), 1393 (March coverage including fire, vehicle, trans- The show will be open for 12 days ternational markets. major tectonic plates. The Pacific, Indo-Australian and 20, 2014-March 19, 2015) and 1394 port and engineering, he said, adding: starting on the 3rd of August, provid- Besides producing high quality cars Eurasian plates frame several smaller plates, including (March 20, 2015-March 19, 2016). “11,000 billion rials worth of compen- ing the opportunity for IKCO to show- as a professional commitment, IKCO the Philippine Sea Plate, which researchers say has been Public Relations Dept. Manager of sation was paid to the insured in the case its latest products aside other has targeted its customer satisfaction migrating northwest since its formation roughly 55 mil- the company announced the above insurance field of healthcare and treat- global carmakers. with providing world-wide after sales lion years ago. statement and commemorated the ment, life, liability, saving and accident.” During past years IKCO could dis- service in its target markets, which is In the process, the Philippine Sea Plate collided with the Government Week and stated: “Asian In the end, Public Relations Dept. patch 12 thousand sets of cars to Russia. considered as the company’s strong northern edge of the East Asian Sea Plate, driving it into Insurance Company has focused on Manager of Asian Insurance Company Receiving the required standard certifi- point. the Earth’s mantle. The southern area of the East Asian Sea paying logical compensations in the pointed to the paying billions rials worth cates, IKCO can get back to this market Moscow International Automobile Plate was eventually subducted by, or forced beneath, other shortest time possible.” of compensation by the company as the now. However, the company is deter- Salon is held in three saloons. Carmak- neighboring plates, the researchers said. Separately, the company paid largest private insurance company in the mined to gain a noticeable share of the ers as LADA, Volvo, Hyundai and Chi- Geologists attempting to reconstruct the past were once 10,000 billion rials worth of compensa- country and said: “Considering the wide- car market in Russia and CIS countries nese carmakers have also participated limited to visible evidence of slow-moving changes, such as tion to the insured in 1392 (March 20, spread sales services across the country, and prove its technological capabilities in this show. mountains, volcanoes or the echoes of ancient waterways. 2013-March 19, 2014), he said, adding: the company managed to compensate with showcasing Dena, Runna and Soren MIAS can be compared with major But with new imaging technologies, scientists can now glean “13,000 and 15,000 billion rials worth of the damages incurred to the insured (turbocharged) sedans in this MIAS. international motor shows as Geneva information from hundreds of miles within the Earth’s interior to map distant history. compensation were paid to the insured industrial and production units in the Studying global markets, cooper- and Frankfurt when it comes to its his- (Source: Live Science) in 1393 (March 20, 2014-March 19, shortest possible time.” ating with international carmakers, tory, quality and quantity. 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NEWS IN BRIEF Iran, Sweden discuss health co-op SOCIETY TEHRAN — An Iranian Swedish National Export Credits Guar- Iranian coast guard deskdelegation led by Taqi antee Board representatives who had saves 1,408 from Nourbakhsh, the CEO of Social Security been to Iran recently to weigh up in- Organization, met Swedish officials, dis- vestment opportunities in Iran expressed drowning in Caspian Sea cussing ways to promote health cooper- hope to start cooperation with the Islamic ation between the two countries, IRNA Republic of Iran. SOCIETY TEHRAN — Some 1,408 individuals news agency reported on Saturday. Paying a visit to the new Karolinska deskhave been rescued from drowning Over a meeting with Swedish Minis- Solna (NKS) Hospital which is under con- in the Caspian Sea since May 21, the Mazandaran ter of Health and Social Affairs Gabriel struction in Solna the Iranian and Swedish province coast guard commandant has said. Wikström and Swedish Minister for Social officials agreed to consider the possibili- The vigilant coast guards have saved 1,408 tour- Security Annika Strandhäll, the Iranian ty of constructing a joint hospital by Iran ists who were drowning while swimming in the sea, delegation briefed the Swedish on the and Sweden. Houshang Hosseini said, Mehr news agency reported. services of Social Security Organization of Moreover, Nourbakhsh had a meeting He also warned those who ignore the no swimming Iran and heard about the health system with representatives of 10 Swedish Com- signs and swim in the prohibited areas, stating, swim- in Sweden to exchange ideas for future panies active in the field of medical equip- ming in the sea is totally different from swimming in cooperation. ment, pharmaceutical industries, and hos- the pool and can easily claim lives in many cases. The two sides also exchanged views pital construction to talk over the ways to He called on all tourists to use swimming are- on e-health as Sweden has practiced the expand cooperation in those areas. as were coast guards are available to help when system for 12 years old. According to another agreement necessary. The Iranian officials also held meetings made during the visit to Sweden, a Swed- with the officials of the Swecare Founda- ish delegation is due to travel to Iran in tion and Swedish National Export Credits near future to follow up on the agree- Guarantee Board. ments made during this visit. LEARN ENGLISH Florida man survives lightning strike, spider, snake bites Showing Signs of Age LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Cook can’t decide wheth- the size of a soda can. The spider bite happened in April, when he was er he’s really unlucky or incredibly fortunate. “The doctor said the tissue saved my life because it working as a truck driver. He was sitting on a pallet when Julian: What is that, another gray hair?! My hair is al- Over the past four years, the 31-year-old Florida man didn’t allow (the venom) to go into the bloodstream,” a recluse spider bit his left hand. ready thinning on top. I don’t need more gray hairs. has survived a lightning strike, a bite by a venomous spi- he said. He said he spent one night in the hospital and Not wanting to miss a paycheck, he kept working un- Vera: I think salt and pepper hair looks great on men. It der and — most recently — an attack by a rattlesnake in received one dose of antivenin. til his hand swelled and became extremely painful. He makes them look distinguished. his backyard in Lakeland, southwest of Orlando. He’s still experiencing soreness and walks with a slight limp. went to the hospital and doctors performed surgery to Julian: It makes them look old. Thank God I don’t have a “I need to get a (protective) bubble,” Cook told The Ledger. On Aug. 12, 2012, he was driving a sweeper truck drain the buildup of toxins. receding hairline – yet. His father, Mike Cook, sees it another way. “He’s a for a construction crew. A storm approached, and the He still has limited use of his hand, and is unemployed Vera: When you get to be my age, you won’t worry so much walking Murphy’s law,” the elder Cook said. “I walk on truck’s sweeper got stuck. He left the cab to free it as because the company fired him due to his absences. about graying hair. There are a lot of other things to worry the other side of the mall.” lightning struck about 10 feet away. Cook said the elec- Even before the latest incidents, Cook said he’s had about. On Aug. 11, the younger Cook was almost finished tricity moved through a puddle, up the sweeper’s met- many misadventures. He once got bitten by an alligator that Julian: Like what? cutting the grass at his family’s rented house when he al bristles and reached his left hand. He said he was he “accidentally” caught while fishing. And he was bitten by Vera: Forget I mentioned it. Showing signs of age isn’t heard a loud rattling sound. First he thought it was the knocked backward about 6 feet and rendered uncon- his friend’s Burmese python, which he was trying to feed. something to be lamented. It’s natural and part of matur- buzzing of cicadas. Then, he thought the push mower scious for up to a minute. “It’s been a rough four years,” he said. “Maybe the ing as a person. It gives you character. might be making the noise so he shut it off. That’s when Doctors said he had a mild heart attack. He said he higher up ... is trying to get your attention that maybe Julian: Stop being evasive. Like what? he saw the snake coiled about 3 feet from his right foot. still suffers a combination of nerve pain and loss of sen- something is going wrong. Or maybe I’ve simply been in Vera: Okay, like wrinkles and age spots, deafness He estimated it was about 5 feet long and had a girth sation on his left side. the wrong place at the wrong time my whole life.” and memory loss. Julian: Gee, thanks. If I ever need to talk someone off a IN FOCUS IRNA/ Rasoul Shojaei ledge, I’ll give you a call! 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A group allied to Kurdish-backed Syrian The Jarablus Military Council has Democratic Forces (SDF) said it was bom- Kurdish-aligned group in north Syria aligned itself with the SDF, which encom- barded by Turkish warplanes on Saturday, passes several militias including Arabs after Turkey’s military launched an incur- says targeted by Turkish warplanes and the Kurdish People’s Protection Units JUMP sion this week into northern Syria against (YPG/Yekîneyên Parastina Gel) group. both the Islamic State in Iraq and the The SDF alliance is backed by the Unit- Tunisia’s new government Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group and ed States, putting Ankara at odds with wins parliamentary approval Kurdish forces. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- Turkish military sources said planes tion) ally Washington in the engagement 3 Labor unions and other groups have resisted at- had hit an ammunition store south of Ja- in Syria, where a multi-faceted conflict tempts to reform pensions and introduce more taxes while rablus, but they did not give details. has raged for five years. A complex web at 13.5 percent of gross domestic product, Tunisia’s public If the jets struck targets linked to the of rivalries and alliances has emerged sector wage bill is proportionately one of the highest in the Kurdish-aligned group, it would signal from what began with an uprising against world. Turkey’s action against Kurdish-backed Syrian President Bashar al Assad, drawing Chahed was appointed prime minister-designate by Pres- forces in Syria was being ratcheted up a in world powers and regional states. ident Essebsi early this month after parliamentarians passed notch. On Thursday, a day after Turkey began a vote of no confidence in then-Prime Minister Habib Essid’s The Jarablus Military Council, a group its cross-border offensive, Turkish troops government following just 18 months in office. that is part of the Kurdish-backed SDF, fired on U.S.-backed YPG forces, which is Chahed is Tunisia’s seventh premier in less than six years said the jets hit a village south of the part of the SDF. Turkey’s state news agen- following the toppling of the country’s longtime dictator Zine strategic town of Jarablus, causing civilian cy described that salvo as warning shots. El Abidine Ben Ali. casualties. It called the action “a danger- The use of Turkish warplanes against Tunisia is considered a rare success story of the Islamic ous escalation”. an SDF-aligned group would point to Awakening (Arab Spring), though authorities have failed to A Reuters witness in Karkamis, a Turk- tougher action. resolve the issues of poverty, unemployment, regional dis- ish town on the other side of the border A Reuters witness in Karkamis heard parities and corruption that preceded Ben Ali’s fall. from Syria’s Jarablus, saw warplanes flying blasts and smoke rising from the nearby (Source: Al Jazeera) from Turkish air space early on Saturday Syrian village of Kivircik. into Syria and then heard several blasts. venting Kurdish forces filling the void left Rivalries and alliances Several militias under the SDF banner The identity of the planes was not clear. as the extremists withdraw. The Jarablus Military Council said the pledged support to Jarablus Military Coun- U.S. drone attack kills 22 Syrian rebels backed by Turkish Spe- Turkey wants to stop Kurdish forces village of al-Amarna, which lies a few cil after it reported the Turkish bombing. cial Forces, tanks and warplanes entered gaining control of a continuous stretch of kilometers south of Jarablus, was hit by The Northern Sun Battalion, an SDF Afghan soldiers: Helmand Jarablus this week, seizing the frontier territory along its southern border, which the warplanes. In response to the Turkish faction, said in a statement it was head- town that had been an ISIL stronghold. Ankara fears could be used to support strike, it said: “If they do not attack our ing to “Jarablus fronts” to help the council council The rebel force backed by Turkey were the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK/Partiya forces, then we will keep the border strip against “threats made by factions be- largely Arab and Turkmen. Karkerên Kurdistanê) group that is fight- secure.” longing to Turkey”. A United States drone attack has killed 22 Afghan soldiers The Turkish campaign pre-empted ac- ing an insurgency on Turkish soil. The newly formed Jarablus Military Tension has mounted in Syria’s Aleppo held by Taliban militants in the southern Helmand province, tion by Kurdish-backed forces which had Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have Council has said it was made up of peo- region in the past year between the U.S.- while Taliban have overrun a strategic district elsewhere. sought to get to Jarablus first. extended their control beyond Jarablus, ple from the area with the aim of cap- backed Kurdish YPG force and its allies Provincial officials announced the fatalities on Satur- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo- seizing five nearby villages from ISIL, turing the town and the surrounding on one hand and Turkish-backed rebel day. Taliban also confirmed the death toll, saying the airstrike gan and other senior officials have made Turkish security sources said. The Turkish region from the ISIL terrorists. However, groups on the other. The two sides have had killed three of the group’s members in the Nad-e-Ali dis- clear that the incursion is as much about Red Crescent has distributed food in Ja- the Turkish-backed rebels seized Jarablus clashed on several occasions. trict on Thursday. pushing away the ISIL as it is about pre- rablus since Friday, the sources said. first. (Source: Reuters) Helmand is a strategically important province for both the Afghan government and the Taliban militants, who control or contest 10 of the 14 districts in the opium-rich province. N. Korea threatens to fire at U.S., S. Korean troops near its border On Saturday, Taliban militants seized a strategic district in the eastern province of Paktia, from which they can surge North Korea has threatened to fire at lighting equipment the start of the year, when Pyongyang carried out nucle- As in past statements, the Council went on to say that it towards several other provinces. being used by the United States and South Korean mili- ar and ballistic missile tests. “would continue to closely monitor the situation and take Officials said dozens of police and soldiers were killed as the taries at a village inside the Demilitarized Zone. Recently, the U.S. decided to deploy cutting-edge further significant measures in line with the Council’s previ- militants captured the Jani Khel district after five days of siege. An official statement by the North’s Korean People’s nuclear-capable bombers to its base in Guam, located ously expressed determination.” Local governor Abdul Rahman Solamal said hundreds Army accuses U.S. and South Korean troops of initiat- in the Western Pacific, announced the deployment of Earlier this month, the 15-member council had been of militants attacked police check posts overnight, prompt- ing “deliberate provocations” by targeting North Korean Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile unable to agree on a U.S.-drafted statement to con- ing security forces to flee the district. posts with the lights. The accusations were cited by AP. systems to South Korea, causing even more heated and demn North Korea’s Aug. 3 launch of a ballistic missile Jani Khel sits at an intersection linking eight districts. It The statement comes just a few hours after the Unit- angry rhetoric from the North. that landed in or near Japanese-controlled waters. also connects Paktia with neighboring Khost province and ed Nations Security Council slammed North Korea for UN Security Council condemns North Korea China had wanted the statement to oppose deploy- Pakistan. launching four missiles over the last two months. Elsewhere, the UN Security Council late on Friday ing “any new anti-ballistic missile stronghold in North- “If we do not retake it (Jani Khel) soon then Taliban can In addition, the U.S.-headed UN Command in the condemned a series of missile launches by North east Asia with an excuse of dealing with threats of the easily move from one province to another and can under- South has accused Pyongyang of planting land mines Korea after failing to do so earlier this month when DPRK nuclear and missile programs.” mine security in at least three provinces,” Solamal warned. in the vicinity of Panmunjom, the village where the truce China had wanted a statement also to oppose the Friday’s statement did not include such language. More than 20 soldiers and police were killed and another between North and South Korea was signed in 1953. On planned deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system in China strongly opposes the planned basing of a U.S. 20 wounded in the fighting overnight, while some 200 Talib- Wednesday, a North Korean submarine test-launched a South Korea. THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea, which it says an insurgents were killed, he said. ballistic missile in the East China Sea. “The members of the Security Council deplore all would worsen tension on the Korean peninsula. In a statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said The launch was performed amid joint drills held by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ballistic missile Beijing worries that THAAD’s radar system has a large amounts of equipment had been captured, including ar- South Korea and the U.S. The yearly two-week Ulchi activities,” the statement said, referring to North Korea range that could extend into China. The United States mored vehicles, light and heavy weapons and ammunition. Freedom Guardian (UFG) drills began on Monday, with by its formal name. says the system is defensive and intended to counter Taliban have regrouped since the death of former leader 50,000 Korean and 30,000 U.S. soldiers taking part. The statement referred to Wednesday’s launch as North Korea’s missile threat. Mullah Akhtar Mansour earlier in the year and are reported to Pyongyang branded the exercises a rehearsal for an well as other North Korean ballistic missile launches North Korea has been under UN sanctions since be currently in control of more than 65 percent of the country. actual attack on the country, describing the drills as “a since July 9. 2006. In March, the Security Council imposed harsh new Fierce fighting is currently ongoing against the militants clear manifestation of a vicious plot” to “enslave” North “Such activities contribute to the Democratic People’s sanctions in response to North Korea’s fourth nuclear across the country, notably in Helmand and around the Korea. Republic of Korea’s development of nuclear weapons test in January and the launch of a long-range rocket in northern city of Kunduz, which they briefly seized last year. Tensions in the region have been running high since delivery systems and increase tension,” it said. February. (Source: agencies) Late last month, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Af- ghanistan (UNAMA) said it had recorded 1,601 civilian deaths and 3,565 injuries in Afghanistan in the first six months of 2016. Italy grieves as state funeral held for victims of powerful quake The mission warned that civilian casualties had hit a record high this year, describing them as “alarming and shameful.” (Source: Press TV) Weeping relatives hugged each other and reached out struggling to pin down how many visitors were there to touch the simple wooden coffins at a state funeral when the quake hit. held on Saturday for some of the 290 people killed in an Most of the buildings in the quake zone had no an- Bahrain starts sentencing top earthquake this week. ti-seismic protection, but even some of those that did, Amongst the 35 coffins laid out in a sports hall were including a school in Amatrice that was renovated in cleric supporters to prison small caskets holding the bodies of an 18-month-old baby 2012, fell apart. and a nine-year-old girl, two of the 21 children who are Magistrates have opened an investigation into some of Bahraini authorities have started handing down prison sen- known to have died when the quake hit central Italy early the incidents, including the collapse of a belltower in the town tences to those holding sit-ins in protest at the regime’s deci- on Wednesday. of Accumoli, which smashed through the roof of an adjacent sion to revoke the citizenship of prominent Shia Muslim cleric Even as the funeral Mass was being held, rescuers building killing a family of four. Sheikh Isa Qassim. kept searching through the rubble of the worst hit town, Renzi has promised to rebuild the shattered commu- Two protesters were sentenced to one year of impris- Amatrice, although they acknowledged they had little nities and the mayor of Amatrice urged the government onment each last week for attending protests in the restive hope of finding any more survivors from Italy’s worst As the names of the dead were read out, hundreds of to learn the lesson of painfully slow post-quake recon- Diraz village, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) earthquake in seven years. people gathered outside the sports hall broke into pro- structions of the past. said on Friday. Nine more bodies were recovered from the town longed applause in a sign of solidarity with the families. “What we need is a reconstruction in record time. It The first verdict was pronounced on August 19, when Shia on Saturday, including three corpses that were pulled Italian President Sergio Mattarella flew to Amatrice is a great opportunity for politicians to show extraordi- cleric Sheikh Ali Humeidan was sentenced to jail. The second overnight from the crumpled Hotel Roma, bringing the by helicopter on Saturday to see the damage for himself nary commitment,” Mayor Sergio Pirozzi told president verdict was issued three days later when Shia eulogist Ab- death toll in Amatrice alone to 230 residents and tour- before traveling on to the nearby city of Ascoli Piceno Mattarella. dullah Subah was convicted on charges of “holding unlawful ists. for the funeral. He was joined by Prime Minister Matteo Aftershocks continued to rattle the area overnight, gatherings” in Diraz. One of the last people to be plucked alive from the de- Renzi, parliamentary chiefs and local mayors. the strongest measuring 4.2. The Italian geological insti- The center said Shia clerics Sheikh Ali Naji also known bris was a girl called Giorgia, who turned four on Saturday. Further funerals will be held in the coming days, tute said some 1,332 aftershocks have hit Italy’s central as al-Himli, Sheikh Mounir al-Maatouk, and Sheikh Imad Her sister Giulia’s small coffin lay in the center of the sports including in the capital Rome, where almost 50 of the mountains since Wednesday’s pre-dawn 6.2 magnitude al-Shaala, together with eulogist Mullah Habib al-Dirazi are hall for the funeral Mass. dead came from. quake. facing trial on similar charges. Relatives of the dead sat on chairs next to the coffins Authorities have released the names of 181 victims. Italy sits on two fault lines, making it one of the most The center strongly condemned the persecution of peace- or knelt on the floor, their arms resting on the varnished The youngest was five months old, the oldest 93. seismically active countries in Europe. Almost 30 people ful protesters in Diraz, and the House of Khalifah regime’s wood caskets, which were covered in flowers. Some of Six Romanians, three Britons, a Spanish woman, a died in earthquakes in northern Italy in 2012 while more violation of public right to peaceful gathering. the mourners clutched framed photos of their loved Canadian and an Albanian also died in the calamity. The than 300 died in the nearby city of L’Aquila in 2009. The BCHR further expressed concerns over the safety ones. area is popular with vacationers and authorities are still (Source: Reuters) of demonstrators protesting the regime’s decision to strip Sheikh Qassim of citizenship. The BCHR called upon the ruling House of Khalifah regime Israeli forces fire tear gas at Palestinians watching football match to immediately release all those detained for holding peace- ful gatherings and drop charges brought against them. Dozens of Palestinian football players Separately, five young Palestinian men cle, and later succumbed to his gunshot estinian youths in the Ras al-Ein village It also urged Bahraini rulers to end restrictions on holding and soccer fans have suffered tear gas were shot and injured in the town of Sil- wounds. in northern Israel, the Baita village near peaceful demonstrations, and allow protesters to rally with- inhalation after Israeli forces raided a sta- wad northeast of Ramallah after clashes It was later revealed that the Palestin- Nablus as well as Jalazone refugee camp out any fear of interrogation, arrest or any form of reprisal. dium northeast of al-Quds (Jerusalem) erupted at the funeral of the 38-year-old ian man, who is survived by three chil- north of Ramallah late on Friday, with no Bahraini authorities revoked Sheikh Qassim’s citizenship in on Friday. Iyad Zakariya Hamed. dren, was unarmed. immediate word on casualties. late June. They later dissolved the main opposition bloc al-We- Palestinian sources said some 1,200 The Israeli military said they shot dead Meanwhile, three Palestinian youths The occupied territories have wit- faq National Islamic Society, as well as the Islamic Enlightenment people were watching a match between the man at the entrance to Silwad after suffered injuries from live fire during skir- nessed a fresh bout of tensions ever Institution, founded by the 79-year-old cleric, besides another two clubs on Friday afternoon, when Is- they suspected him of running towards mishes with Israeli troops in the eastern since Israeli forces restricted the entry of opposition movement, the al-Risala Islamic Association. raeli troops stormed the Faisal al-Husseini an army post. Shuja’iyya neighborhood of the Gaza Palestinian worshipers into the al-Aqsa Since February 14, 2011, thousands of anti-regime pro- stadium in the town of al-Ram. Israeli media outlets initially said the City. Mosque compound in East al-Quds in testers have held numerous demonstrations in Bahrain on an The Israeli forces fired tear gas canis- slain Palestinian had opened fire from in- Gaza’s Health Ministry spokesman August 2015. almost daily basis, calling on the House of Khalifah to relin- ters to disperse the crowd, leaving dozen side a car, and that a woman might have Ashraf al-Qudra said the trio sustained At least 236 Palestinians have lost their quish power. Troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab of people in need of medical attention. accompanied him. moderate gunshot wounds, and were lives at the hands of Israeli forces in the ten- Emirates have been deployed to the country to assist the The motive behind the Israeli attack was They further alleged that the man was transferred to hospital. sions since the beginning of last October. Bahraini government in its crackdown on peaceful protests. not immediately clear. shot and critically injured inside his vehi- Israeli troops also clashed with Pal- (Source: Press TV) (Source: Press TV) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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TENNIS Dejagah and Iran not Challenging early foes for Djokovic, Williams underestimating Qatar threat Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams face chal- lenging early tests at the U.S. Open following Friday’s draws Tehran: Iran vice-captain Ashkan Dejagah for the year’s last grand slam starting on Monday. believes his side will have to be at their very Djokovic, who has been bothered by a wrist injury, faces best when they meet Qatar in the upcom- towering Jerzy Janowicz of Poland in his opening match at ing 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Flushing Meadows, and is likely to meet 48th-ranked Jiri Ve- The two teams will face off in their open- sely of the Czech Republic in the second round. ing Group A third round clash in Tehran’s Vesely beat the Serbian world number one earlier this sea- iconic Azadi Stadium on September 1. son on clay in Monte Carlo. Al Arabi midfielder Dejagah, who is “I’m doing everything in my power ... to make sure that one of the very few current Asian inter- I’m as close to 100 percent nationals with a top European league title as possible,” Djokovic told under his belt, exclusively told www.sc.qa reporters, saying he hurt his that ‘Al Annabi’ have improved enor- wrist in Rio a few days be- mously and can challenge his team for a fore the start of the Olympic direct entry to Russia. tournament, where he lost in “The Qatar national team has improved the first round. so much over the last four years since we Williams, recovering played them in the 2014 qualifiers. They from a shoulder injury that now pose a threat to all other Asian sides. contributed to her third- They have a number of good players almost round exit in Rio, drew all of whom play in the Qatar Stars League. Russian lefthander Ekate- Football in Qatar is more competitive and a rina Makarova as her first lot different now,” said the 2008-09 Bunde- opponent. sliga winner with Wolfsburg. The 34-year-old Amer- In April, when the third round draw was ican, seeking to break her made, Queiroz had tipped opposite num- tie with Steffi Graf for most grand slam singles titles in the ber José Carreño’s side along with conti- Open era on 22, has a 4-1 career record against Makaro- nental heavyweights Korea Republic as the va, but lost to the Russian in the fourth round at the 2012 main Group A challengers blocking Iran’s Australian Open. progress to their second successive FIFA Williams is in a strong quarter that also includes fifth seed World Cup. Simona Halep of Romania and 16th-seeded Australian Sam Dejagah, who plied his trade in the English made his international debut in February Melli’ were held to a goalless draw in front er Boualem Khoukhi, who has found the Stosur, who beat the American in the 2011 U.S. Open final. Premier League for two seasons with Fulham 2012 at the Azadi Stadium against Qatar of 100,000 people with Dejagah coming on net four times for Qatar during their second Djokovic is seeded to face either Frenchman Richard before joining Al Arabi in 2014, gave further in a third round qualifier for the 2014 FIFA as a second half substitute. round qualifying campaign. Gasquet or big-serving American John Isner in the fourth credence to his coach’s analysis. He added: World Cup which ended in a 2-2 draw. “I have put that game to the back of my “I know Boualem well as a person,” said round, with France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga or 2014 champion “Qatar have the ability to qualify for Russia. “Though we could not win, it was a mind,” he said. “I am now focusing on the Dejagah. “We have been teasing each oth- Marin Cilic, who ended Andy Murray’s win streak in the Cin- South Korea are the frontrunners. China can memorable occasion for me as I scored 2018 qualifier. Qatar are a tough team and er about this game from the time the draw cinnati final, as possible quarter-final opponents. be a tough side at their home. Uzbekistan can both our goals in my first internation- will give us a fight again. However, this time was made and I am glad I will be facing him. Men’s second seed Murray, who ran off 22 wins in a row in- be tricky. So there will not be any easy match- al game,” continued Dejagah. “It will be a they will also be under pressure as they will be I wish him the best. He is a great talent, a cluding his second Wimbledon title and successful defense of es for us in the group.” great feeling to face Qatar again in front of looking at three points. We are confident we very clever player. I will update my coach his Olympics crown, appeared to get a more favorable draw. The latest edition will add to Dejagah’s our home crowd.” can do our best to make our people happy.” and teammates about his strengths, espe- The Scotsman opens against Czech Lukas Rosol, has Grig- indelible memories of previous Iran vs Qa- Four months after his debut, Qatar Standing in the way of that mission are cially the danger he poses from set-pieces or Dimitrov of Bulgaria or Feliciano Lopez of Spain as poten- tar contests. Iran’s best ever left-winger, again came calling to the iconic Azadi this a few familiar faces, none more so than De- and free-kicks.” tial fourth-round foes with Japan’s sixth-seeded Kei Nishikori who usually plays on the right for Al Arabi, time for a fourth round 2014 qualifier. ‘Team jagah’s Al Arabi teammate and fellow wing- (Source: AFC) possibly waiting for him in the quarters. Third seed Stan Wawrinka, who is in Murray’s half of the draw, begins against Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco, Teenage goalie Donnarumma named Zaza set to join West Ham, and may have to deal with a young Australian, Bernard Tomic or Nick Kyrgios, in the fourth round. in Ventura’s first Italy squad confirms Bilic The dangerous Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, the 2009 champion who showed in claiming Olympic silver that he is regaining form after a long recovery from an injured wrist, could be there to oppose the Swiss double slam winner in the quarter-finals. Fourth-seeded Rafa Nadal, winner of 14 slams, and fifth seed Milos Raonic of Canada could clash in the quarters for a possible semi-finals showdown with Djokovic. Rounding out the women’s draw, second seed Angeli- que Kerber, who nearly unseated Williams as world num- ber one but lost in the Cincinnati final, appears to have a comfortable early path. Kerber, who opens against Polona Hercog of Slovenia, is seeded for a quarters clash against seventh seed Rober- ta Vinci of Italy, who shocked Williams in last year’s Open semi-finals. The German’s potential semi-final opponent comes New Italy coach Giampiero Ventura has er against Israel in Haifa on Sept. 5. Simone Zaza’s move from Juventus to hope it will be done. from a more impressive quarter that includes third-seeded handed a first international call-up to AC Italy squad West Ham should be official by the end “It’s very positive and is a boost. We’ve French Open champion Garbine Muguruza, Olympic cham- Milan’s 17-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juven- of Friday, according to Slaven Bilic. been trying for a long time now to get pion Monica Puig, Briton Johanna Konta and big-hitting Donnarumma who could become Italy’s tus), Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan), Juventus striker Simone Zaza is on the a top-quality striker and he was always American Madison Keys, the eighth seed. youngest player since 1911. Federico Marchetti (Lazio) brink of signing for West Ham, manager mentioned. In the other quarter in Serena’s side of the draw, the Ventura, who took over from Antonio Defenders: Luca Antonelli (AC Milan), Slaven Bilic has confirmed. “With strikers, we are short now be- leading seeds are Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland (4) and Conte after Euro 2016, named several new Davide Astori (Fiorentina), Andrea Barzag- The Italy international saw a move to cause of injuries but those players will Venus Williams (6), who will aim for a semi-finals encounter faces in his 26-man squad, with AC Milan li (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juven- Wolfsburg break down earlier this month, come back - some of them very soon.” with her sister. defender Alessio Romagnoli, Torino for- tus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Mattia De but is now set for the Premier League af- Zaza spent last season at Juventus af- (Source: Reuters) ward Andrea Belotti and Leonardo Pavoletti Sciglio (AC Milan), Angelo Obinze Ogbon- ter the clubs agreed a fee, which reports ter signing from Sassuolo, but only start- of Genoa all included for the first time. na (West Ham), Alessio Romagnoli (Milan), suggest will be worth £24million. ed five Serie A matches. Paris St Germain midfielder Marco Daniele Rugani (Juventus) West Ham have been hunting for a The 25-year-old has won 14 caps for Verratti, who missed the European Cham- Midfielders: Federico Bernardeschi big-name attacker in the transfer market his country and played three times at pionship due to injury, has been recalled. (Fiorentina), Giacomo Bonaventura (AC and hope Zaza will fit the bill, with for- Euro 2016, infamously missing a penalty Palermo make Mario Donnarumma saved a penalty on his Milan), Antonio Candreva (Inter Milan), wards Andy Carroll, Diafra Sakho and An- in their quarter-final shoot-out defeat to Balotelli offer, waiting to Milan debut in October, 2015 when he Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Alessandro dre Ayew struggling with injury. Germany after a bizarre run-up. hear from Liverpool became Serie A’s youngest keeper at the Florenzi (Roma), Riccardo Montolivo (AC “With the Zaza situation, it looks very Following West Ham’s Europa League age of 16. Now 17 years and six months Milan), Marco Parolo (Lazio), Marco Ver- likely to happen and should happen to- exit at the hands of Astra on Thursday, he could become the youngest senior ratti (Paris St Germain) day,” Bilic said on Friday at his pre-match Bilic praised Zaza and revealed he had Serie A club Palermo have made an offer to Liverpool for Mario Italy international since Rodolfo Gavinelli Forwards: Andrea Belotti (Torino), media conference ahead of the game at tried to sign him prior to him joining Juve. Balotelli and are now waiting to hear if their bid has been ac- 105 years ago. Eder Citadin Martins (Inter Milan), Mano- Manchester City on Sunday. Bilic said: “He’s a top player and I like cepted, according to their vice-president Guglielmo Micciche. Italy, who reached the European Cham- lo Gabbiadini (Napoli), Ciro Immobile “As far as I know the deal is agreed be- him. I was here last year so it tells you Balotelli is out of favour on Merseyside and almost certain to pionship quarter-finals before losing on pen- (Lazio), Leonardo Pavoletti (Genoa), Gra- tween the clubs. everything and we were in contact with leave before the transfer window closes next week. He has been alties to Germany, meet France in a friendly ziano Pelle (Shandong Luneng). “The personal terms are also agreed him last year, but it didn’t happen then.” linked with several clubs in Italy, including Crotone and Sassuolo, on Sept. 1 in Bari before a World Cup qualifi- (Source: Reuters) and he is due in London today, so we (Source: OmniSport) but Palermo have emerged as strong candidates to bring the Italian back to his birth city. "It's a very fascinating proposition," Micchiche told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "It's a very difficult operation, but we're Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger tips Prem transfer spend to rise above £1bn trying. It would be a great coup for president [Maurizio] Zamparini, a gift for all of the fans. Arsene Wenger is set to take Arsenal’s summer spend- with talent, the expected strength, but as well with resale. "We've made an offer and now the ball is in Liverpool and ing close to £100 million and he believes every Premier “When you buy a player of 24 you can always get your the player's court. His salary is high and he has a pool of League club remains open for business. money back.’’ sponsors, so it's not an easy solution, but Palermo could be Defender Shkodran Mustafi and forward Lucas Perez Asked whether he thought spending would go over the just the right place for him. arrived in London for medicals on Friday as the Gunners £1bn mark, as it nudged the £900m mark with five days "He was born in Palermo and we consider him a citizen of looked to strengthen their squad before the transfer win- to go, Wenger replied by pointing upwards and adding: Palermo. This city would welcome him with open arms -- he dow closes next week. “I don’t know [by how much] but I’m convinced [it will be would be adored here. A player like him would be a dream for Wenger has endured a tough summer, with the ear- more]. Palermo and he could be the leader of this team." ly signing of midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia “There are many, many clubs in England who have a big Balotelli -- whose family name is Barwuah -- spent only the Monchengladbach only complemented by Rob Holding’s amount of money available and haven’t spent yet -- you first months of his life in Sicily before moving to Brescia, where arrival from Bolton. could say all of them. he was adopted and brought up away from his biological par- Arsenal suffered a setback when Jamie Vardy snubbed a “Who has finished in the market? Nobody. Everybody is ents by the Balotelli family. move away from Leicester, but it appears Wenger is closing spending. waiting, I think, to get the deals done. The 26-year-old has played for Inter Milan and AC Milan in in on a double signing after fans called for more of the “I always told you it’s not a question of numbers. It’s ‘Do “The clubs who want to sell to English clubs, today they Italy and Manchester City and Liverpool in England, with Paler- club’s cash reserves to be invested in playing staff. you have the money to spend it?,’” he said. fetch a huge amount of money so it takes a long time to mo bidding to become his third address in Serie A, and bidding Wenger joked that he is “scared’’ of the total sum that “That is the first question. And after, ‘Do you make sure settle and then the clubs resist, resist and maybe in the next to bring him back home. Arsenal seem certain to spend and predicts the Premier that you spend it well?’ three days everybody will find agreements.’’ (Source: Soccernet) League clubs will easily top £1 billion in summer transfer “And I think when I told you the transfer is linked of course (Source: ESPN) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Playing against Bayern and Atletico FOOTBALL Hong: We can’t afford to could be a launching pad, says Ezatollahi underestimate China Korea Republic will enter Thursday’s opening game in SPORTS Rostov Iranian midfielder Saeid Eza- Asia’s third qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup desktollahi, who has spent a year in At- Russia™ against China PR with cause for optimism. The letico Madrid C, is quite excited after the Russian side Taeguk Warriors enjoy a superior head-to-head record was drawn in Group D of the UEFA Champions League against the neighbours with 19 wins and only two de- alongside his former team Atletico Madrid, giant Bay- feats from 34 previous meetings. And, of course, they ern Munich and Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven. are the continent’s most “When I moved here in Rostov from Atletico Madrid, successful World Cup side. a lot of people said that it was a mistake but in fact I They also have far more worked hard and now we’re in the UEFA Champions players based in Europe League group stage,” Ezatolahi said. than their rivals. “I’m so happy that we’ve been drawn alongside While few question the the biggest teams in Europe. Bayern Munich has been home team’s chances of in the semifinals in the recent years while Atletico is a building on their proud re- big club and has reached the final twice in the last two cord at home with anoth- years. We will play against players whom we wished to er victory, defender Hong take selfie with before,” he added. Jeongho prefers a more “Xabi Alonso is my favorite player and I could play cautious tone. The 27-year- against him at Allianz Arena. These games against Bay- old joined Chinese Super ern, Atletico and PSV would teach us important lessons League side Jiangsu Sun- while could be considered as a launching pad for any of ing in July in a high-profile us at Rostov. We will make every effort to have the best move from Augsburg, end- performance against them maybe this could change ing a three-season spell with the German Bundesliga club. our future,” Iranian international added. “I would like to say that the level of the Chinese Super Rostov, who has not qualified for the Champions League is good,” Hong told FIFA.com in an exclusive in- League group stage before, will take on Bayern Munich terview. “The Chinese players proved to be good when at the Allianz Arena on September 13. I played against them. This is something beyond my ex- pectations. No team is easy in this qualifying stage. After all, these are Asia’s top 12 teams. We should prepare our- Iran to participate at Asian Wushu Iran futsal team to play friendlies selves carefully and work hard for each game.” Stielike-backed move Championship with Uzbekistan The home supporters can count on Hong’s experienc- es and knowledge of China as they seek a positive start against their neighbours. But when the centre-back de- cided to leave FC Augsburg for Jiangsu last month, his move sparked media criticism who questioned the wis- dom of giving up on a Bundesliga career to play in the Chinese Super League. Now a month after his transfer to Jiangsu, Hong believes that his decision has been proven to be the right one. “There is a gap in pace and competition between (the Chinese Super League and Bundesliga),” he explained. “But I won’t lose my form and shape just because I play here (in China). As a foreign player, I want to play a key role and prove myself through my performances. There are quite a few star-imports in the league and I can learn and improve by rubbing shoulders with them.” Notable among those supporting his move is Korea Re- public coach Uli Stielike, who has called up as many as five Chinese Super League-based players, including Hong, into SPORTS The Iranian men’s and Soheila Mansourian in -52kg, Elaheh SPORTS Iranian futsal team is fully ready,” Nazemosharia said. the squad for the opening game against China and the deskwomen’s teams will Mansourian in -56kg, Sedigheh Daryaei deskwill play two friend- “I think Iran national futsal team needs next outing against Syria in neutral Macau five days later. leave Tehran on Sunday to take part at the in -60kg, Shahrbanoo Mansourian in ly matches with Uzbekistan in Mashhad, more friendly matches. We’ve only par- “As early as last winter I learned that Hong was chased 9th Asian Wushu Championship in Taiwan. -65kg, and Maryam Hashemi in -70kg Iran as part of preparation for the 2016 ticipated at the Thailand tournament and by a Chinese club,” the German said. “But the move isn’t Mehdi Mohammadi in -56kg, Erfan will represent Iran women’s Sanda team. FIFA Futsal World Cup. will play Uzbekistan and they are not a bad thing, is it? The Chinese Super league is attracting Ahangarian in -60kg, Saeid Fazeli in Zahra Kiani, Hanieh Rajabi, Hamideh Mohammad Nazemosharia’s team enough for our team,” he added. world-class stars so Korean players are lucky if they re- ceive an offer.” -70kg, Yazdan Mirzaei in -80kg, Moe- Barkhor, and Fetemeh Heydari are in the has been scheduled to face Uzbekistan Iran has been drawn with Spain, Mo- Bundesliga hardened in Taghavi in -85kg, Ashkan Delfani in women’s Talou team. on Sunday and Monday. rocco and Azerbaijan in Group F of the -90kg and Morteza Azimi in +90kg con- The competitions will be held in Iran has recently finished in third place World Cup. An all-round defender, Hong first made his name rep- sisted the Iranian men’s Sanda team. Taoyuan, Taiwan from September 1 in the Thailand tournament. The 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup will be resenting Korea Republic at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup Talou team consists of Farshad Ara- to 5. “We took part in the Thailand tourna- the 8th edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, in Egypt, where he appeared in all five matches as the side bi, Mohsen Ahmadi, Reza Khalafzadeh, At least 38 countries led by power- ment without some key players but in two the quadrennial international futsal cham- reached the last eight. The next year saw his emergence Taher Ghasemi, Amir Mohammadrezaei house China will be fielding their elite friendly matches against Uzbekistan we will pionship contested by the men’s national on the domestic scene as he helped Jeju United to an un- and Mehdi Mokhtarpour. wushu athletes in the tournament that is field our main team. I think Uzbekistan is a teams of the member associations of FIFA. expected runners-up finish in the K League, performances The team will be headed by Hossein expected to draw thousands of fighters right team for our preparation since it has The tournament will be held in Colom- which earned him a place in the season’s best eleven. Ojaghi. and coaches. played some warm up matches so far and bia from 10 September to 1 October 2016. His defensive talents didn’t go unnoticed by clubs from beyond the K League with Augsburg swooping three years ago. It was with the German side that Hong made further progress in terms of technique and mentality, a fact which Mourinho: Schweinsteiger can stay at Rose equaliser denies Liverpool the player was quick to acknowledge. Manchester United but he won’t play victory at Tottenham “The Bundesliga experiences were important for me,” reflected Hong, who made 61 outings for the Ba- Jose Mourinho has warned Bastian Danny Rose scored a second-half varian club, including scoring three times. “Although I Schweinsteiger he is unlikely to play again equaliser to cancel out James Milner’s didn’t play each match, I am glad that I have played for Manchester United if he insists on see- penalty as Tottenham Hotspur were and scored in both league and European competitions. ing out the remainder of his contract at fortunate to come from behind to I learned new things during my training and playing in Old Trafford. draw 1-1 with Liverpool at White Hart Germany, all of which enriched my understanding of Despite being frozen out by Mourin- Lane on Saturday. football. There are plenty of outstanding players in Bun- ho and made to train with the reserves, Erik Lamela nodded Eric Dier’s desliga, who possess pace, strength and superb skills. Schweinsteiger has indicated he has no cross into the path of Rose in the You can certainly improve yourself by training and play- intention of leaving with two years left on 72nd minute and the England left ing together with them.” his £160,000-a-week deal. back controlled the ball and slammed Having started all three matches at Brazil 2014 on his Mourinho conceded the former Ger- it past Simon Mignolet to extend World Cup debut where Korea Republic failed to progress many captain is within his rights to stick to Spurs’ unbeaten start to the season. beyond the group phase, Hong is relishing the chance of the terms of his contract. But he warned Milner beat Michel Vorm from the a second appearance for the global extravaganza. “There there is no room for him in United’s 23- spot in the 43rd minute after Erik is little to say but to train hard and do my best for the man squad of outfield players, and said that an opportunity will arise. Lamela had tripped Roberto Firmino sistance ended when Lamela clipped national team. I hope I can continue to provide any help he would rather promote youngsters ‘I have 23 players in the squad and in the box, as Spurs struggled to deal Firmino. to team-mates and that we have a smooth qualifying cam- from the academy than play the 32-year- in principle nobody is leaving because with Liverpool’s firepower. “Philippe had a brilliant chance,” paign for Russia 2018.” old World Cup winner. I don’t want anybody to leave and no- “A draw’s probably the fair result,” Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren told (Source: FIFA) ‘He (Schweinsteiger) has spoken to body is coming – 23 players is more than Rose told Sky Sports. “In the first half, Sky Sports. “I think if we went 2-0 up me,’ said Mourinho. ‘I cannot answer for enough. Vorm was our man of the match but it’s a different result. him. It’s his life, his career. ‘If you have any kind of problem or I thought we played much better in “We always want to win so we’re ‘He has a contract with Man United opportunity I have a few young players the second.” not satisfied. We’re just missing a few and a right to make that decision and in the academy that I will be more than Tottenham missed the presence of goals more.” Hebei China Fortune name stay. So that’s not a problem for us. happy to give them an acceleration in suspended Mousa Dembele as Liver- Tottenham started slowly last term Pellegrini as manager ‘Football is made of decisions. I knew their process.’ pool, who had been toothless in a 2-0 and looked set for their first defeat of that all my career, not just me, everyone Mourinho has been accused of show- loss at Burnley last weekend, ran riot season when Mane tapped in at the does. ing Schweinsteiger a lack of respect by during the first 45 minutes. back post from Adam Lallana cross, Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune have appoint- ‘Some players react in a different way the player’s brother and his former Bay- The hosts suffered a setback in the only for the effort to be ruled out for ed former Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their new and have different kinds of decisions. ern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld. 28th minute Kyle Walker was replaced offside. manager, Chinese and British media reported on Saturday. ‘To be honest, Bastian is not speaking Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz by new signing Vincent Janssen, al- Simon Mignolet produced two Pellegrini guided City to their first Champions League a lot. He gave his last statement which he Rummenigge also warned that Schwein- though it was Liverpool’s Mane, a excellent saves to thwart Lamela and semi-final last season, but announced in February that he is completely free to do in an objective steiger’s treatment might ward off other 34 million euro ($38 million) signing Toby Alderweireld as Spurs sought an would leave the Etihad Stadium on June 30. The Premier and polite way. players from joining United. from Southampton, who dazzled in equaliser before Rose’s decisive in- League club immediately named former Barcelona boss Pep ‘But I think it is very difficult for him But Mourinho responded to his critics the first half. tervention, although Harry Kane was Guardiola as his successor. (to play). I’m not saying it’s impossible. I’m by saying: ‘I thought after I read some Stand-in goalkeeper Vorm was again off the pace and his goalless The 62-year-old Chilean, who won the Premier League saying it’s very difficult. quotes from people at Bayern Munich twice called out of his area to tack- start to the season continued. and two League Cups with City after taking over in 2013, joins ‘We have a decision completely made they would run to Manchester to bring le the outstanding Mane and made “Ultimately, we’re disappointed,” big-name coaches Sven-Goran Eriksson of Shanghai SIPG and about (Paul) Pogba, (Ander) Herrera, him back. an excellent save to deny Philippe Milner said. “We didn’t do enough in Guangzhou Evergrande’s Luis Felipe Scolari in China. (Morgan) Schneiderlin, (Marouane) Fel- ‘But, no, that didn’t happen. I’m sur- Coutinho from close range as the the second half so it was probably a Hebei, who are fifth in the Chinese Super League standings, laini, Michael Carrick. We have five play- prised Mr Rummenigge is not here now.’ visitors created chance after chance fair result in the end.” face leaders Guangzhou on Sept. 10. ers for two positions. It’s very, very difficult (Source: DailyMail) during the first half and Spurs’ re- (Source: Reuters) (Source: Reuters) b

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ARTTEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani ART desk TEHRAN — Masters of Persian has offered condolences over the death of deskcalligraphy gathered at Naqsh- Davud Rashidi, the 83-yaer-old actor and director who died o-Khat Gallery on Thursday to attend the of heart failure on Friday. opening ceremony of an exhibition of works by In a message published calligrapher Javad Bakhtiari titled “Throne of on Friday, Rouhani wrote, Drunkenness”. “This creative director and Gholamhossein Amirkhani, Esrafil Shirchi, actor of cinema, theater and Mohammad Heidari, Davud Niknam, Ali Shirazi television played a key role and Amir-Ahmad Falsfi were among the masters in raising the culture and art who attended the ceremony, the gallery reported of the country and became on Saturday. an eternal figure for his A collection of 35 artworks inscribed in the lifetime endeavors to create nastaliq style of calligraphy and embellished premium works in the art with beautiful illumination work has been put on history of the country.” display in the exhibit. “I offer my condolences The master has chosen a special type of paper on the death of this popular upon which he has created his inscriptions with artist to the Rashidi family, an old kind of ink made from walnut shells. the Iranian theater and Bakhtiari is a graduate from the Academy of cinema community, and all Fine Arts of the University of Tehran, and has President Hassan Rouhani in an art enthusiasts; may God undated photo held several exhibits in Tehran and many other have mercy on his soul.” countries such as Germany, France, Britain, Rashidi starred in memorable movies like Kiumars Turkey, Austria, Italy and Turkey. Purahamd’s “Bibi Chelcheleh”, Ali Hatami’s “Kamalolmolk”, and He has also published many books including the acclaimed TV series “Hezardastan” and “Mokhtarnameh”. “Word of Love” and “Secret of Glance”. His funeral procession is scheduled begin today at The exhibit will be running until September Tehran’s Vahdat Hall and he will be buried in Behesht Zahra 5 at the gallery located at No.12, Roshanai St., Cemetery. Vafamanesh St., Heravi Square. A work by calligrapher Javad Bakhtiari

“Iranian Paradise” fetches over Iran Cultural Fairs Institute observes Iran’s Day at Beijing Book Fair $4.2 million at carpet auction CULTURE TEHRAN — The Iran Cultural Director of ICFI International Department deskFairs Institute (ICFI) organized Gholmareza Noei also said that the large number ARTTEHRAN — “Iranian Paradise”, a carpet desk the celebration of Iran’s Day on the third day of the of books being offered at the fair presents a good woven by artists in Kashmar, fetching 150 ongoing Beijing International Book Fair. opportunity to introduce Persian culture to the ancient billion rials (Over $4.2 million) at the First Specialized Carpet The ceremony was held in the main hall of the fair civilization of China. Auction in Tehran on Friday, was the most expensive work sold and was attended by a large number of Iranian and However, last week, the organizers of the fair at the sale. Chinese cultural figures, and Chinese students learning removed copies of two books by Iranian authors from The employees of the the Persian language, ICFI announced in a press release the stand of Candle and Fog Publishing House, the Specialized Carpet published on Saturday. London-based Iranian publisher. Auction hold a carpet Persian language and literature professor Najmeh English versions of Ahamd Dehqan’s “A Vital during the first edition Dari from Tehran’s Tarbiat Modarres University recited Killing” and Seyyed Mehdi Shojaei’s “Democracy or of the sale at the a selection of poetry in praise of the book and its great DemoCrazy” were removed since the books were National Auction House in Tehran on role in cultural development. dubbed “pro-war” and “harmful to the public.” August 26, 2016. Also in her short speech, she asked the participants Both books were translated into English by the U.S. Auctioneer Ahmad to make friends with books and encourage others to Iranologist Caroline Croskery. Najafi is also seen in read them. collection of contemporary Persian poetry by Chinese The 23rd Beijing International Book Fair will come the photo. The ceremony was followed by recitation of a students. to an end today. (YJC/Mitra Samavaki) PICTURE OF THE DAY Honaronline/Alireza Farahani “Darab Battle” created by weavers from Tehran over a century Home, studio of late ago was the second most expensive carpet sold at the auction. It was sold for 64 billion rials (over $1.8 million) at the carpet sale U.S. rocker Prince to be organized at the National Auction House. The third most expensive carpet was “Sultan Masud”, a opened to public recently-woven carpet made by artists from Tabriz. The carpet was purchased for 20 billion rials (over $560,000). NEW YORK (Reuters) — Paisley Park, Twenty-one carpets were sold at the auction grossing over the suburban Minneapolis estate and 300 billion rials (over $8.5 million). studio of late rock musician Prince, will be A large number of Iranian celebrities were seen among the opened for public tours starting on Oct. 6, Persian carpet aficionados who attended the auction. the administrator of the singer’s estate said. Ahmad Najafi, the star of Javad Shamaqdari’s 1996 political Prince, 57, collapsed and died at the drama “The Sandstorm” about “Operation Eagle Claw”, was the 65,000-square-foot (6,040-square-meter) auctioneer of the sale. estate in April after an accidental overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl. “Opening Paisley Park is something that Prince always wanted to do and was NEWS IN BRIEF actively working on," Tyka Nelson, his sister, said in a statement on Wednesday from Iran elected to Bremer Trust, which is administering his head AIBD General unresolved multi-million-dollar estate. “Only a few hundred people have had Conference the rare opportunity to tour the estate during his lifetime. Now, fans from around the world will be able to experience Prince’s CULTURE TEHRAN — Islamic Republic of Iran world for the first time as we open the deskBroadcasting (IRIB) has been elected as doors to this incredible place.” the president of the next edition of the Asia-Pacific Institute An application for development review for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) General Conference. and a business plan have been submitted IRIB was elected during the 15th edition of the to Chanhassen officials, the statement said. conference, which was held in Tehran from August 25 to 27. Guided tours will include the main floor IRIB Director Abdol-Ali Ali-Asgari will be the president of Paisley Park, including recording and of the conference for a two-year term, which begins from mixing studios. Visitors also will be able to see video editing suites, rehearsal rooms, August 2016. Members of a group of teenage Iranian musicians perform Lezgi, a style of traditional dance common in Iran’s Azarbaijan region and the Republic of Rosarita Niken Widiastuti, the director of Radio Republik the private NPG Music Club, a soundstage Azerbaijan, during a music festival underway on the sidelines of the 25th Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition at the Tehran Permanent International and concert hall, and items from Prince’s Indonesia (RRI), was the former president of the AIBD Fairgrounds on August 26, 2016. The exhibition comes to an end today. General Conference. personal archives. Iranian shorts to go on screen at Venice Film Festival cancels opening gala after Italy earthquake Portuguese festival VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) — The cocktail reception honoring the opening- expected to trek to Venice for the premiere, the hard-hit communities." Italian festival has canceled its glamorous night film. The fest is set to run Aug. 31- a musical in the spirit of old Hollywood The 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck opening festivities to honor the victims of Sept. 10. films, Gosling will be busy shooting the the sleeping central Italy, destroying CULTURE TEHRAN — three Iranian the country’s devastating earthquake. This year, Lionsgate is bringing the Blade Runner sequel. hundreds of homes and almost entire deskshort films will be screened at To pay respect to the victims of the global premiere of Damien Chazelle’s “Gala Dinner and cocktail party on villages, with Amatrice, Pescara del Tronto, the Arouca Film Festival, which will be held in the earthquake that tore apart central Italy on new film “La La Land” to open the festival, the beach cancelled for the opening of Arquata del Tronto and Accumoli being hit Portuguese city from September 9 to 11. Wednesday, the 73rd Venice International starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Venice73 in respect and solidarity to the the hardest. “A Moment” directed by Naqi Nemati will Film Festival has said that its yearly opening- There is no word yet if Lionsgate or the fest victims of the earthquake,” festival director The death toll stands at over 250, compete in the fiction film section, while “Painting gala dinner and party will be canceled. plans to donate to relief efforts in lieu of Alberto Barbera tweeted Thursday. and violent aftershocks on Thursday of Water” and “Refugee Camp” by Saeid Naqavian The grand festivities have taken place the festivities. Organizers expressed in a statement, hampered relief efforts. The earthquake will be screened in the experimental film section. in recent years on the beach outside of While helmer Chazelle, Stone and other "our deepest sympathies for the victims, as was felt in Rome and as far as Bologna the Excelsior hotel with a large buffet and castmembers including J.K. Simmons are well as heartfelt solidarity and closeness to to the north.