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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 SAFAR 1, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Modify Obama presses Sold-out Cosby Messi equals lifestyle to on with show goes La Liga avert heart immigration ahead amid sex scoring attacks3 reform 9plan assault40 claims record18 US briefs Kuwait, Gulf Min 11º Max 29º on Iran nuclear talks High Tide 13:07 & 23:48 ‘Big gaps’ remain • ‘Moment of truth’ nears Low Tide 06:35 & 16:27 40 PAGES NO: 16351 150 FILS VIENNA: US Secretary of State John Kerry held telephone discussions with Gulf states and other allies yesterday, US Bahrain election hit by boycott officials said, as efforts intensified to reach a deal with Iran on its nuclear program by tomorrow’s deadline. Diplomatic sources said on Friday that Kerry and Iranian MANAMA: Bahrain went to the polls yesterday for Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif were discussing its first legislative elections since a failed pro- new ideas to unblock the negotiations between Tehran democracy uprising in 2011, with the opposition and six powers: the United States, Britain, France, Germany, boycotting the vote in the tiny Gulf monarchy. The Russia and China. key US ally remains divided nearly four years after Kerry held a conference call with the foreign ministers security forces in the Sunni Muslim-ruled kingdom of Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain, and crushed Arab Spring-inspired protests led by major- separate calls with the foreign ministers of Turkey and ity Shiites. Al-Wefaq, the main opposition group, Canada, a senior US State Department official said. Kerry warned on the eve of the vote that failure by met Zarif and European Union envoy Catherine Ashton lat- Bahrain’s rulers to ease their “monopoly” on power er yesterday. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius was could trigger a surge in violence. also due to speak with Saudi Prince Saud Al-Faisal, French In the Shiite village of Sanabes, west of Manama, officials said. clashes erupted between youths and security forces The negotiations in Vienna are intended to resolve a 12- in the afternoon, an AFP reporter said. Security year-old standoff between Iran and the West and remove forces fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, at least one source of tension from a region in growing tur- some of whom were masked and armed with petrol moil. But officials said earlier in the week that deadlock bombs. Voting had been due to last 12 hours until remained on key issues, and that the deadline, already 1700 GMT, but this was later extended for two more extended by four months along with a partial easing of hours, according to state media, in a likely bid to sanctions, might need to be pushed back again. “We hope boost turnout. The move came after officials said we’re making careful progress,” Kerry said before a meeting only 10 percent of eligible voters had cast ballots with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier. two hours before polling stations were to have “But we have big gaps. We still have some serious gaps, been closed. which we’re working to close.” Steinmeier, arriving in the Almost 350,000 Bahrainis have been called to Austrian capital earlier yesterday, said that the final week- elect a 40-member parliament, with most of the 266 end of talks, after months of negotiations, was a “moment candidates Sunnis. The vote has been denounced of truth”. by critics as a farce. The boycott means turnout will But the likelihood of Iran and six world powers reaching be a key marker of the validity of the vote, which an agreement is “very small”, a European source close to comes nearly four years after authorities crushed a the talks said yesterday. The source, who spoke on condi- month-long uprising calling for democratic reform. tion of anonymity, said discussions about the possibility of Al-Wefaq withdrew its 18 lawmakers after the crack- extending the negotiations beyond tomorrow’s self- down. RIFFA, Bahrain: Bahrainis vote at a polling station in a pro-government area yesterday. — AP imposed deadline might begin today. Continued on Page13 Continued on Page13 Tension ahead of Ferguson decision

FERGUSON, Missouri: Tensions were old Michael Brown dead on August 9. high yesterday in the St Louis suburb of Brown’s killing triggered two weeks of Saudi freed Ferguson, with a US grand jury poised to violence that inflamed racial tensions in decide whether to prosecute a white the St. Louis suburb of 21,000, which has police officer for killing an unarmed black an African American majority and an from Gitmo teenager. US President Barack Obama has overwhelmingly white police force and called for calm, Missouri’s governor town government. “I’m here for justice. If WASHINGTON: A Saudi Arabian held at the US prison declared a state of emergency and acti- we don’t get justice, aint nobody gonna in Guantanamo Bay for 12 years has been sent home, vated the state National Guard, and the get no peace,” said 22-year-old Ebony, the Pentagon said yesterday, leaving 142 prisoners at FBI has deployed an extra 100 personnel who works in security and refused to give the jail President Barack Obama has pledged to close. to the area. Police helicopters trained a second name. “We’re going to keep Mohammed Al-Zahrani, regarded as a previously search lights over Ferguson late Friday as protesting until we know what’s right active member of Al-Qaeda, is the latest of seven pris- a small gaggle of protesters braved the gets done,” she told AFP. “I want to see oners freed from the controversial jail in Cuba in the cold to demand that officer Darren Darren Wilson go to jail.” past three weeks, and his release comes just days after Wilson stand trial for shooting 18-year- Continued on Page 13 authorities transferred five inmates to Georgia and SAN FRANCISCO: Police officers look over the scene where a window washer fell Slovakia. The 45-year-old, once considered to present 11 storeys onto a moving car Friday. — AP a “high risk” to American interests, was transferred from the prison on a specially chartered flight Friday. Zahrani was approved for removal last month by a special review board created by Obama in his efforts to Window washer falls shut the prison, a Pentagon statement said, adding that Congress was duly informed of the transfer. As on car in San Francisco part of the deal to release him, Zahrani will take part in a rehabilitation and counseling program in Saudi SAN FRANCISCO: A worker who fell 11 at San Francisco State University who Arabia. The review board, composed of representatives storeys from a San Francisco building was on her way to the gym, said. “It all from six government agencies, including the State and onto a moving car, crushing its roof and happened so quickly. It was so instanta- Defense departments, decided on October 3 that sending shattered glass flying into the neous.” Zahrani no longer represented a threat to the United street survived but was in critical condi- The man, identified by police only as States. tion. The man fell screaming from the window washer, was moving equipment Ian Moss, spokesman for Cliff Sloan, the State roof of a downtown building Friday, but on the roof of a bank building in the Department envoy who negotiates transfer deals, was conscious when paramedics reached heart of San Francisco’s financial district praised the Saudi rulers and the “close partnership” the area, police said. He remained in criti- and not on a window-washing platform between Washington and Riyadh. “Our two govern- cal condition at a San Francisco Hospital when he fell, San Francisco police Sgt ments will continue to work together to take appropri- Friday night, officials said. Danielle Newman said. The platform was ate steps to mitigate any potential threats that may be The car’s driver, Mohammad Alcozai, on the ground at the side of the building, posed by Guantanamo detainees transferred to Saudi was not injured. He told KGO-TV that he’s and cables were hanging from its sides. It Arabia,” Moss said. — AFP FERGUSON, Missouri: Demonstrators protest the shooting death of Michael happy to be alive especially after his car’s was not clear whether the man was set- Brown near a police station on Friday. — AFP roof almost completely collapsed in the ting the platform up, but he was working accident. He said he is praying that the with a partner, police said. worker survives. “I’m very happy that I Bahman and about 20 other people didn’t get hurt,” Alcozai told the news ran to the man, who was on his back. The Jokowi causes buzz by flying economy channel shortly after the accident. man was lucid, though he was bleeding. JAKARTA: Indonesia’s new President Joko clamoured to shake his hand, with some tak- Hopefully other officials can follow in his “Hopefully he can make it. I pray for him The bystanders, who included a nurse, Widodo caused a stir this weekend by opting ing selfies on their phones. Some, though, footsteps,” tweeted Anita Tobing. Widodo that he can make it.” Alcozai said he saw put clothing on the man as they waited to fly economy class to watch his son’s high thought it was a publicity stunt. “Why should said he did not use the presidential private something hit his car shortly after making for the ambulance. The man worked for school graduation in Singapore, drawing he go through the metal detector, join the jet or the VIP terminal because he was travel- a left turn. Concord, California-based Century both praise and criticism online. Skipping queue, etc? Sir, stop polishing your image, ling for personal reasons. “I am going for Witnesses described seeing a blue Window Cleaning, said Peter Melton, a the usual heavy security protocol for heads just act natural,” Rangga Aditya commented family matters, a private agenda, not a state streak and the man’s shadow as he fell spokesman for the California state divi- of state, Widodo and his wife Iriana queued on news portal Detik.com. Harry Azet tweet- visit - so why should I use the facility?” and then hearing shattering glass as he sion of occupational safety and health. for check-in at Jakarta airport like ordinary ed: “Living a fake life is difficult: Jokowi went Widodo told reporters. hit the car and then rolled onto the The company was cited for one seri- passengers before taking their economy to Singapore flying economy but slept in an The president and his wife were in ground. The roof of the car, a green ous violation and three other violations seats. Widodo is known for his common expensive hotel.” Widodo stayed in a five-star Singapore to see their youngest son, 19- Toyota Camry, was smashed in, and the in 2008, one of them related to instruct- touch, and his family have maintained a hotel on Orchard Road, Singapore’s shop- year-old Kaesang Pangarep, graduate from rear windshield shattered. Bianca ing window-cleaning employees in the modest lifestyle since he became leader of ping hub, an Indonesian embassy the Anglo-Chinese International School on Bahman, who was on the corner where proper use of all equipment provided to Southeast Asia’s biggest economy last spokesman in Singapore told AFP. Friday evening. the man fell, said she looked up to see them, and supervising the use of the month. But his choice to fly economy also won The couple have two other children. his shadow and ran for cover. “As he was equipment and safety devices to insure The presence of the president, known by widespread praise, with many urging other Widodo had breakfast with Singapore’s coming down, he was definitely scream- that safe working practices are observed, his nickname Jokowi, caused a buzz at government officials to follow suit. “Jokowi Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong before flying Jakarta’s airport as passengers shouted and sets a good example by flying economy. back to Jakarta yesterday morning. -—AFP ing,” Bahman, 31, a pre-medical student according to federal records. — AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Ambassador Shin Boonam addresses people in attendance. — Photos by Joseph Shagra Embassy staff in a group photo. Korean Embassy celebrates ‘Chuseok’

By Faten Omar

KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea, in collabo- ration with the Korean-Kuwaiti Cultural Diwaniya (Han- Kut), organized a special event yesterday to celebrate “Chuseok” (Korean Thanksgiving Day). It was attended by the Ambassador of Korea Shin Boonam and his wife in addition to embassy staff and many members of the Korean community and Kuwaiti youths interested in Korean culture. In his speech, Shin underlined the significance of Chuseok, which is about giving thanks to ancestors, rela- tives and neighbors for the year’s harvest in autumn, and is one of the most important and meaningful traditional holi- days in Korea. He mentioned that the Embassy is very keen on holding this special event to enable both the Koreans living in the country and Kuwaiti friends to get to know the customs and traditions surrounding Chuseok. The program of the event included short documentary videos on Chuseok traditions as well as many interesting traditional Korean festivities and folkways. Some Kuwaiti members of the Diwaniya gave a presentation of their trip to Korea in October and talked about their positive impres- sions. The ambassador and his wife distributed goodies and gifts to Korean children. The event gave a chance to people to learn about the traditions of Chuseok, including festive Korean food, the charye tradition (ritual for ancestors) and some traditional games. In addition, the participants experienced different handicraft workshops and made their own souvenirs. Children in traditional Korean costume. Ambassador Shin Boonam and his wife with diplomats at the event. PAAAFR, FAO chiefs mull Kuwait office CBK name new head of ROME: Chairman and Director- The FAO chief vowed to provide General of Kuwait’s Public Authority technical and vocational training to executive management for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Kuwaiti personnel through the Resources (PAAAFR) Nabila Al-Khalil international organization’s new KUWAIT: Elham Yousry Mahfouz has years at CBK. She held various positions and FAO Director-General Jose office in Kuwait with a view to help- been officially appointed head of the in CBK since 2005, most lately as acting Graziano da Silva met in Rome to ing in the implementation of its executive management head of the executive discuss preparations for opening a national development strategy, it at Commercial Bank of management since FAO office in Kuwait. added. But, he asked Kuwait to Kuwait, CBK spokesper- November 2013. During the meeting, they coordinate with other GCC member son Ya’qoub Al-Ibrahim Mahfouz also under- thrashed out administrative and states to unify their laws in the announced. went special training in logistical arrangements for putting fields of fish, floral and faunal Mahfouz is a BA hold- higher leadership and in place a Gulf technical partnership resources, the statement pointed er in business with hon- management at a num- and cooperation agreement for the out. ors from the American ber of international development of natural resources, Chairman and Director-General University in Cairo (AUC), specialized training and for launching an FAO facility in of Kuwait’s Public Authority for and has over thirty years facilities. She was the State of Kuwait, the Office of Agriculture Affairs and Fish of experience in the recently selected by Kuwait’s permanent representative Resources (PAAAFR) Nabila Al-Khalil banking sector, where Forbes Magazine as one at the FAO Yusuf Jeheil said in a is here to attend the Second she worked in many of the most influential statement to KUNA. International Conference on Kuwait banking estab- women in Kuwait’s The opening of an FAO office in Nutrition (ICN2), jointly organized lishments including 14 Elham Mahfouz banking sector. Kuwait is mainly intended to boost by the Food and Agriculture ROME: Nabila Al-Khalil and Jose Graziano da Silva shake hands dur- technical cooperation between the Organization (FAO) and the World ing their meeting. — KUNA Gulf country and the international Health Organization (WHO). The organization and to make better conferees adopted the Rome ing malnutrition in all its forms, communities. use of the latter’s technical expert- Declaration on Nutrition - a political including hunger, micronutrient The conference gathered repre- Academic sheds light on ise, according to the statement. commitment document, and the deficiencies and obesity. The sentatives of FAO’s 170 member During the meeting, the PAAAFR Framework for Action - a technical Framework for Action recognizes states, including Kuwaiti Minister of efforts to fight obesity chairman and director-general guide for implementation. that governments have the primary Health Ali Saad Al-Obaidi, between role and responsibility for address- November 19 and 21, to address voiced determination to pay a spe- The Rome Declaration on ROME: Spouse of the Kuwaiti Ambassador ing nutrition issues and challenges, the multiple challenges of malnutri- cial visit to Kuwait in February to Nutrition enshrines the right of to Italy, Dr Sara Al-Rugayan, shed light at an in dialogue with a wide range of tion in all its forms and identify launch the new office there at a everyone to have access to safe, suf- international conference held here on stakeholders-including civil society, opportunities for tackling them in time when the Gulf country will cel- ficient and nutritious food, and problem of obesity in Kuwait affirming that the private sector and affected the next decades. — KUNA ebrate its national festivals, it said. commits governments to prevent- it has become quite alarming. Speaking at the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2), Dr Rugayan noted that the State of Kuwait devotes spe- cial attention to nutrition, educating the public against unhealthy food intakes and enhancing their consumption awareness. This conference is of particular signifi- cance for Kuwait, which witnessed, over the ROME: Dr Sara Al-Rugayan pictured at past decade, an alarming hike in the num- the conference. —KUNA ber of citizens suffering from obesity, par- Anesthesia conference ticularly among teen-agers, “regretfully In other news, the Sixth Anesthesia and placing Kuwait among the ten countries Critical Care Conference concluded in with the highest proportion of overweight Kuwait yesterday, and issued several rec- citizens in the world.” ommendations to provide better services Also an academic researcher invited to to patients. the convention as a representative of The conference recommended to pro- Kuwait, Dr Rugayan said the Kuwaiti viding a sufficient number of anesthetists Ministry of Health (MOH) has worked out a and lessening work hours to alleviate pres- plan to treat non-communicable diseases, sure that physicians face, said Hunoof Jaber in harmony with the World Health Al-Rawdhan, an organizing committee Organization’s program in this regard. member. “The recommendations include The national program has succeeded, in improving the system of work and abid- coordination with the WHO, in cutting salt ance by standards of safety when anes- proportion in locally-made bread and thetizing children as it is followed in Europe cheese by 20 percent. and the US,” she added. The MOH abides by the WHO guidelines She noted that the recommendations regarding detailed specifications of ingre- underlined the importance of organizing dients in food, particularly fast-food meals, training programs to upgrade skills and where detailed information should be performance of anesthetists and setting up available for the consumer regarding num- training centers that serve all physicians ber of calories, amounts of fatty ingredients from different specialties at the Ministry of and sugar. Moreover, the Gulf State has Health and Kuwait Institute for Medical recently established “the public authority Specialization. for good and nutrition,” charged with The Sixth Anesthesia and Critical Care supervising nutritious products to ensure Conference, organized by Ministry of they meet international standards. Health, started on Thursday with the It is high time that families be educated attendance of more than 600 physicians, about healthy eating habits “so we may set a ministry official said. It focused on the the good example for our children and safety protocols of children anesthetiza- intervene before obesity undermine their tion, organ transplant and pain treat- lives,” she said, noting necessity of feeding ment. Physicians from the US, Europe, on home-made meals and increasing exer- Australia, and Gulf countries participated cise to try contain the problem. In conclu- in the conference, said Dr Rodhan, noting sion, she cited a saying by Prophet that Kuwaiti physicians presented three KUWAIT: Head of mission of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Hilmi Akil hosted a reception at his residence on the occasion of Mohammed (PBUH), advising against over- lectures during the course of the confer- the 31st anniversary of the TRNC. Official diplomats and media personalities attended the event. — Photos by Joseph Shagra eating. ence. —KUNA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 LOCAL

KUWAIT: (From left) Ambassador Sunil Jain, Dr C G Suresh, Dr Vinod Warrier and Dr Vinod Grover speak at the seminar. Modify lifestyle to avert heart attacks: Experts Indian Embassy, IDF hold seminar on cardiac diseases

By Sajeev K Peter explained the reason why the embassy ini- rising in India. But such cases are declining Warrier MD, Dept of Internal Medicine, demia, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, tiated such an interactive session with the in Western countries due to growing public Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, said, “Indians obesity, faulty diet and lack of exercise. KUWAIT: “Unless you modify your lifestyle members of the community. education and modern treatment. The have a two- to six-fold higher prevalence of “Genetics loads the gun, environment and modify the risk factors that are respon- “We have been analyzing a survey World Health Organization predicts that coronary artery disease (CAD) than people pulls the trigger. Even if you have a loaded sible for heart attacks, you are not going to which showed an alarming decline in the among developing countries, 60 percent of of other ethnicity, region and religion. gun, you don’t pull the trigger, no harm is escape it,” Dr C G Suresh, Senior life expectancy of Indians in Kuwait. We heart diseases will be in India, he said. Same is true of immigrant Indians all over done,” he said quoting Dr Enas A Enas, Consultant, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, found out that 416 Indians died this year in “India will have something around 100 the globe,” he said. Director, CAD Research Foundation. told a gathering of Indian community Kuwait, out of which 177 people died of million people who will be affected by this Dr Warrier presented a paper on ‘Heart “Heart healthy lifestyle and food habits members at a medical seminar at the heart attacks. This means 42.5 percent of disease. In Western countries, four out of Attack: Why We should Worry’ during the from childhood itself can help avoid heart Indian Embassy auditorium on Thursday. the deaths occurred due to heart attack. 100 people get heart attacks in less than seminar. “CAD risk is considerable even in diseases,” he said. Presenting a paper on ‘Management of Shockingly, most of them were found to be 40 years of age while in India, 25 out of 100 vegetarian Indians. Indians have among Dr Jatinder Dhawan, Consultant Heart Diseases, Beyond Technology’, Dr barely 45 years old,” the ambassador said. get heart attacks within 40 years of age,” he the highest CAD rates irrespective of gen- Cardiologist at New Mowasat Hospital, Suresh warned community members that Jain said the alarming result of the sur- pointed out. “Fortunately, good treatments der,” he pointed out. He said CAD strikes also participated in the seminar and heart attacks are alarmingly rising among vey has prompted the embassy to get in and powerful drugs are available in Kuwait Indians as much as 10 years earlier. It often answered queries from the community Indians. touch with Dr Vinod Grover, president of today. Our hospitals here are well- leads to silent myocardial infarction (MI) or members. “Indians have a genetic problem. In the Indian Doctors Forum and devise an equipped with modern facilities for treat- triple vessel disease. “CAD strikes hard, Earlier, Grover said the Indian Doctors addition to this, unhealthy cooking habits, awareness program for the community so ing heart patients. Unlike other countries, unexpectedly and almost anyone,” Warrier Forum is ready to provide medical special- stress, mal-adaptation of Western lifestyles that members can seek help when they see treatments in Kuwait are free,” he said. said. “Just being an Indian places you at a ists who can hold awareness seminars for or modern Indian lifestyles and migration early signs of the problem. Suresh said if patients arrive in hospital on higher risk for heart disease than having community organizations. “It is matter of contribute to the rise in the incidence of time, the survival chances are 99.5 percent. high cholesterol and being a smoker,” grave concern and IDF is ready to help in heart attacks among Indians,” he said. Alarming rise But sadly, more people do not reach hospi- Warrier said quoting Dr H Robert Superko, generating awareness among the commu- The seminar was organized by the Dr Suresh, who has been regularly hold- tal,” he pointed out. Director, Berkeley Heart Lab. nity members,” he said. Dr Vivek B Wani, Indian Embassy in collaboration with the ing awareness seminars in Kuwait as a sen- He said non-modifiable risk factors of IDF Vice-President, said most cardiac cases Indian Doctors Forum, Kuwait. In his open- ior heart specialist for the last 16 years, said Why we should worry CAD are family history, gender and age, in Kuwait among Indians are from the low- ing remarks, Indian Ambassador Sunil Jain heart attacks and heart diseases are rapidly Portraying a scary scenario, Dr Vinod while modifiable risk factors are hyperlipi- er strata of society. Zain Platinum sponsor of NUKS USA conference

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading asm to interact with the future ing abroad. The NUKS USA con- telecommunications company in generations of Kuwaiti nationals ference is a distinctive event that Kuwait, announced its Platinum especially those who pursue their appeals to students on both an sponsorship of the 31st annual education abroad, as the NUKS intellectual and social level and it conference of the National Union USA conference is one of the serves as an open forum for them of Kuwaiti Students in the United largest gatherings of Kuwaiti to exchange opinions and views States (NUKS USA), which is to be nationals outside of Kuwait. Zain’s regarding important domestic held from the 26th - 29th sponsorship of the conference for issues with senior figures from November 2014 in San Francisco more than 11 years is in line with Kuwaiti society.” Under the patronage of HH the the company’s emphasis on pro- Omar continued: “Zain sees its Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- viding young people with nation- annual participation in the con- Mubarak Al-Sabah. al role models, and this confer- ference as part of its responsibili- A number of cultural and ence brings together distin- ty as a leading national company Fahad Al-Reshaid with KCCC officials during the visit. sporting activities have been guished national figures from to help provide bright and enthu- added to this year’s NUKS USA Kuwait who have had a signifi- siastic young Kuwaitis who are Burgan Bank provides brochures program that will see an over- cant impact on the country’s looking to enter the job market whelming number of national fig- political, social, and economic with suitable career development to Cancer Control Center ures set to participate in the pursuits. opportunities to the benefit of event including Zain Group Zain Kuwait Chief Executive Kuwait society. As it has done Zain CEO Omar Saud Al-Omar KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced that it pies for the different types of cancers, Chairman, Assad Ahmad Al- Officer Omar Al-Omar comment- every year, Zain will organize sev- has recently printed and organized 40 diets to follow, doctor’s appointment Banwan, and Zain Kuwait Chief ed: “At the end of every year, Zain eral surprises for our students national company that takes the different comprehensive cancer aware- reviews, details about the center and its Executive Officer, Omar Saud Al- has maintained its tradition of during the conference, as well as development of young people ness brochures for the Kuwait Cancer operations and other matters. Omar. being present with our Kuwaiti host a special honoring ceremony seriously, with the ultimate inten- Control Center (KCCC), as part of the As a leading Kuwaiti financial institu- The participation by Zain students who study in the US, for outstanding students.” tion to effect positive change bank’s corporate social responsibility tion, Burgan Bank spares no efforts in Kuwait’s senior management who also form one of the largest Participating in such event within Kuwaiti society in the near strategy. Fahad Al-Reshaid, Burgan launching initiatives that support differ- affirms the company’s enthusi- bodies of Kuwaiti students study- affirms Zain’s role as a leading future. Bank’s Unit Head- Marketing ent segments of the society, as part of its Communications paid a visit to the KCCC long-term social commitment. to view the brochure displays. The dis- KCCC is a comprehensive center dedi- plays have been set up in KCC buildings, cated to providing cancer care across the including Hussain Makki Juma Center for State of Kuwait. KCCC has been serving Specialized Surgery, Sheikha Badriya Al- the Kuwaiti cancer population since Sabah Medical Oncology Building, Faisal 1968. With over 1400 highly qualified Sultan Ibn Issa Diagnostic Imaging oncology staff, KCCC includes a group of Center, and Yacoub Behbehani health centers with over 150 beds, locat- Laboratory Building and Bone Marrow ed in the Al Sabah Medical District within Transplantation Center. Reshaid was the city of Shuwaikh, Kuwait. accompanied by Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi, The Burgan Bank Corporate Social KCCC Director, and Viva Nsair from Responsibility Strategy intends to Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in advance all segments in Kuwait that Toronto, Canada. require specific aid and support from the Through this initiative, Burgan Bank bank. The aim of the strategy is to shed financed and produced KCCC’s cancer light on important aspects surrounding awareness brochures, which are offered the youth, people with special needs, to the patients and visitors to help them cultural, social, the less advantaged know more about their disease as well as those with life threatening illnesses, and other cancers. The brochures provide many more through substantial dona- descriptive and educational information tions for improved living and ground lev- that contain treatment phases and thera- el engagement. Embassy participates in Spanish charity event

MADRID: Kuwait embassy is participating Casa Park in Madrid, Spain. The event is for the first time in a charity bazaar organ- held under the patronage of Infanta Pilar ized by Future Nuevo at the Campo De de Borbon from November 21-30. The rev- enues of the charity will be destined to help children’s home-care in and outside Spain. Kuwaiti students engage Out of Kuwait’s interest in humanitarian activities, it is only befitting to be part of such event, Maha Al-Qunai, a diplomat at the embassy, told KUNA yesterday. The in beach clean-up Kuwaiti embassy will sell some Kuwaiti cui- sine dishes and food items at the bazaar. More than 30,000 people are expected KUWAIT: Up to 450 public school students Corporation, Walid Al-Fadhel, the foundation’s items littering the beach, Fadhel said, affirm- to visit the market where local and tradi- have taken part in recent clean-up of Sharq chairman, told KUNA. He praised the schools ing that the foundation is being engaged in “a tional items, apparel and food items from beach, said the Environmental Voluntary where students were encouraged to take part true partnership” with the government different countries are displayed. The Foundation (EVF). in the activity, noting such an approach is schools for coordinating such useful cam- “Future Nuevo” is a non-profit organization The students took part in the activity as helpful to enhance public awareness of the paigns. established in 1968 that gives support to part of the nationwide campaign to clean the necessity to preserve the environment. The four-month clean-up campaign homeless children and provides for their Kuwaiti shores, organized by the body in The enthusiastic pupils did a good job lift- includes diverse entertaining and educating needs. — KUNA coordination with Kuwait Petroleum ing bulk of leftovers, abandoned waste and activities and programs. —KUNA LOCAL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 Crime Electricity, petrol hikes Report Ex-boyfriend charged to be approved by January KUWAIT: A female citizen reported that someone with whom she had broken up after a three-year affair barged into her house shouting “Why did you leave me? There must be someone else!” She added that her ex-boyfriend Expats residency laws mulled today assaulted her, searched the house and stole KD 1,000 in addition to her mobile phone. “I will find out myself who By A Saleh Panel discusses women’s housing gration department,” he stressed, noting that excluded GCC nationals, Europeans and you have been talking to,” he shouted on leaving. A case Chairman of the parliamentary family and some citizens could not afford such warranties. Americans, advisors, doctors, people with rare was filed and a search is on for the assailant. KUWAIT: The ministerial economic commit- children committee MP Saleh Ashour said that “Why do we always have to assume that prob- specialties and those with higher degrees from tee recently finished a report about increas- his committee and that of housing have agreed lems are caused by Kuwaiti citizens? What if accredited universities from the proposal. Missing teen found ing electricity and water consumption to meet with Housing Minister Yasser Abul to the workers abscond or do not fulfill their job Tamimi also suggested imposing the new A 19-year-old girl who had been reported missing was charges according to consumption categories discuss providing Kuwaiti women with housing duties?” he wondered, noting that laborers’ amendment retroactively and, thus, cancelling found in Khairan in a luxury vehicle with two young and sent it to the Cabinet, said informed welfare, be them single, divorced, widowed or rights were protected by Kuwaiti laws. the residency of those who had been in Kuwait men, said security sources. sources, noting that along with petrol price over 40. In another issue, Ashour urged the for five years three months after the law is put increases, the two proposals were expected minister of social affairs and labor to rush in Residency laws into practice. to be approved by January. “Increases in elec- presenting a law on child protection so that it The parliamentary legislative committee’s On his part, MP Nabil Al-Fadhl suggested Brothel raided tricity and water consumption charges are could be included on Assembly’s agenda for meeting agenda today includes four proposals granting more privileges to expats, such as A brothel was stormed in Qasr district of Jahra, where a procur- justifiable to prevent squandering both December. concerning amending laws on expatriates’ resi- waiving the order that renders an expat’s resi- er and three prostitutes were arrested, said security sources. resources, especially since prices are very low dency in Kuwait. The proposals include to limit dency annulled should he or she remain compared to production costs,” stressed the Awadhi slams Indian Embassy’s the residency to five years only, limiting expats’ abroad for over six months - provided that the sources, noting that the new prices would be KD 700 deposit demand ratio in the population, imposing these ratios residency is still valid. He also suggested grant- Man ran over in Salmiya applied on both citizens and expats. MP Kamel Al-Awadhi said that he had retroactively or granting expats more privi- ing renewable residency to expats who have A Syrian man was seriously injured when he was run received many complaints from citizens con- leges, Al-Jarida reported yesterday children residing in Kuwait with valid residen- over by a speeding car driven by an Indian national in Govt proposes CTC, privatization cerning the bank warranty imposed by the One of the four proposals, made by MP cy visas and to those with a parent holding Salmiya, said security sources. The injured man was law amendments Indian Embassy as insurance for its subjects’ Abdullah Al-Tamimi, suggests limiting the resi- valid residency in the country. rushed to Mubarak Hospital ICU. Chairman of the parliamentary financial rights if citizens wanted to bring Indian dency of expats working in menial jobs to non- Another proposal suggests granting expats committee Faisal Al-Shaya said that the gov- domestic helper to Kuwait. “This warranty is renewable five years. a five year residency visas provided their pass- ernment had recently demanded amending legally unjustifiable, especially since a KD He also suggests that the total number of ports remain valid. It also calls for cancelling Commercial fraud the CTC and privatization laws so that they 20,000 surety had been imposed on all domes- any given expat community should not exceed visas unless expats apply for renewal a month A 22-year-old girl reported that she had bought a skin can carry on with the development plan. tic labor offices when I was head of the immi- 10 percent of the total population. Tamimi before expiry. cream advertised on social media and after using it for a few days, morning and night, it started ruining her skin. Security sources said the numbers provided in the ad Iraqi patrol were all switched off or out of the coverage area. A case OPEC won’t cut output ceiling was filed. vehicle spotted in Nov 27 meeting: Experts Man stabbed By Hanan Al-Saadoun KUWAIT: The Organization of An Egyptian man was stabbed by an unidentified per- KUWAIT: Jahra security director Maj Gen Ibrahim Al-Tarrah son in Faiha, said security sources, noting that the man Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) received a call informing him of a tow truck carrying an Iraqi will not likely lower oil production ceil- was rushed to hospital for treatment. The victim said police patrol vehicle, said security sources, noting that a patrol ing in its upcoming November 27 that while walking in the area, the assailant stopped was dispatched to stop the truck and its driver. However, initial and stabbed him for no reason. A case was filed. investigations revealed that the patrol was a prototype import- meeting, two Kuwait oil experts con- ed to Kuwait over five years earlier to be examined by the Iraqi curred citing division among the oil authorities before signing a contract. But the model was reject- cartel’s members. Fake policeman ed, leaving the patrol car stored in the importing company’s They also expected that the price An Indian reported that someone driving an SUV stopped warehouses until it was removed to clear the stores. drop will continue in the coming peri- him in Abdullah Port pretending to be a police detective. od, but they agreed on the strength of The man added that the suspect took KD 226 from his wal- Ahmadi campaign the Kuwaiti economy and its ability to let, but when he realized the “detective” was an imperson- Ahmadi municipality teams recently launched an inspec- withstand the drop in prices for about ator, he fought with him but could not retrieve his money tion campaign in Nuwaiseeb desert area, said security sources, three years to come. as the assailant beat him and drove away. noting that the campaign resulted in removing 13 illegal “OPEC has two options. The first one camps and ranches whose owners had been earlier warned is to maintain the current production and did not respond to the notices. ceiling, estimated at 30 million barrels Sheep thieves caught per day while obliging member states A gang comprising of a bedoon and three others was No Kuwaitis hurt to adhere to its output quotas which arrested for threatening a shepherd and stealing 180 would help cut production by about sheep form his herd while they were grazing in a in London explosion 600, 000 barrels per day,” CEO of the desert area in the north. Kuwait Catalyst Company and former LONDON: All Kuwaiti guests at Churchill Hyatt Regency hotel in Director of OPEC Research Division Drunk and loud Portman Square, central London, are safe after an explosion that Hasan Qabazard told KUNA. “The sec- Dr Hassan Qabazard rocked the five-star hotel Friday leaving several people injured, the ond option is to cut output ceiling by a A citizen reported that a group of young people were Kuwaiti Embassy in London assured in a press statement. It added million or two million barrels per day.” the low oil prices for a period ranging two sides; one against output cut and heavily drunk and very loud music was blasting from their that all hotel guests, including Kuwaitis, were evacuated to nearby Qabazard, however, ruled out the from two to three years “. this side is spearheaded by the chalet in the north of the country, said security sources, hotels after explosion. Meanwhile, the British police launched an second option as supply in the market OPEC daily basket price went down Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is backed noting that a police patrol was dispatched to the scene to investigation into the incident which left 14 staff members wound- from non-OPEC states is huge and to $74.05 a barrel on Wednesday, com- by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), take legal action against them. ed and caused material damage to the hotel. — KUNA growing. “This cut would, in fact, mean pared with $74.36 pb a day earlier, the and other side supports the produc- that OPEC states would lose parts of cartel said Thursday. The annual rate of tion cut and is headed by Iran and their global market shares as non- the OPEC basket price hit $105.85 pb, backed by Venezuela, Ecuador, Iraq,” OPEC members would rush to the fill the OPEC said. The cartel’s 12 member Behbehani told KUNA. “The current sit- the gap,” he told KUNA. “Thus, the oil states decided, last June, to maintain uation is a political oil war reminiscent price will not increase as the supply the output ceiling at $30 million bar- of the one that took place before the will meet the demand.” rels per day for maintaining the market establishment of OPEC.” Qabazard expected these concerns stability. Behbehani said that hope still exists would push OPEC to wait for correc- that prices could rise again “who tion movement from the market itself. Political atmosphere knows the situation could change after “The current prices deterioration may For his part, Head of Al-Sharq for the OPEC meeting, but the results will last for a year and a half or two years at Petroleum Consulting Company not be quick.” He noted that Kuwait is best.” He said that the Kuwaiti economy Abdul-Samea Behbehani said that able to deal with the current crisis but, will inevitably be affected by lower global oil markets are affected by the stressed that Kuwait has to reconsider prices. political atmosphere so that the influ- the feasibility of the planned mega “Kuwait’s situation is better than ence of technical factors does not con- projects. “There is a need to use part of other countries as Kuwait has had tinue throughout all this period of four past years’ surpluses set up for projects huge budget surpluses over the past months. Behbehani predicted OPEC in the country and acquire huge and years, Future Generations Fund and would take decisive resolutions stop lucrative projects abroad to help make huge investments across the world,” he the fall of oil prices in the upcoming up some of the oil fall losses,” he con- noted. “This will help Kuwait withstand meeting. “The cartel is divided into cluded. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Dozens of high school students and their parents demonstrated at the Iradah Square yesterday in protest of the ‘relative grading system’ that the Ministry of Education is using in tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. The students complained that the new system stipulates having ‘too many exams over very short periods of time,’ something they said has been negatively affecting their grades. They added that the new system has deprived them from securing high marks, further speculating that it was enforced as part of a scheme to limit the number of graduates qualified to apply to the limited number of seats available at Kuwait University. Chairman of the parliament’s educational committee attended the protest. —Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh 2,297 birth, death certificates issued to illegal residents KUWAIT: Since the beginning of this 230 certificates issued every month, Dr ment of the society, he added. year until the month of October, 2,297 Mahmoud Al-Abdulhadi, Assistant These documents are issued in col- birth and death certificates were Undersecretary at the Ministry, told laboration with the Central Apparatus issued for illegal residents, the Ministry KUNA. for Illegal Resident Affairs. The official of Health announced yesterday. A total of 24,882 death and birth stressed that these individuals are The number includes 2,189 birth certificates have been issued since the identified as ‘non-Kuwaitis’ on the doc- certificates and 108 death certificates approval of law number (2011/409) uments instead of the old description dealt with this year, with an average of which gives facilitations to this seg- of ‘illegal resident.’ — KUNAv SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 LOCAL

In Brief Co-ops privatization Subzero temperature Gun control By A Saleh KUWAIT: Veteran meteorologist Dr Saleh Al- KUWAIT: The parliament’s interior and defense com- KUWAIT: A government committee has recommended Ujairi predicted sharp decrease in tempera- mittee meets this Wednesday to discuss a draft law privatization of co-operative societies as a ‘positive proj- tures to start on Tuesday, with the minimum that authorizes local authorities to collect unlicensed ect’ that will help address financial and administrative on that day reaching 7 C degrees. The temper- firearms. The panel will also discuss proposed amend- violations. The panel, which was formed by a decision atures will continue to drop towards the end of ments on servicemen’s salaries, and other issues. from Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Minister of the month, reaching as low as -2 C degrees, These topics do not include the conscription draft Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih, said follow- Ujairi said. He added that chances of scattered law, which was put on hold pending the govern- ing a study on the subject that privatization guarantees rain are expected to continue throughout this ment’s amendments, as well as the return of Deputy week, and that this year’s winter is set to be better services at department stores, provided that they Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled similar to last year’s in terms of coldness and are monitored to prevent unjustifiable price increases. rainfall.— Al-Anbaa Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah from a foreign trip. — Al-Qabas Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Al-Mubarakiya district hosts diverse popular markets, including one locally known as “Souk Al-Magasis,” where various goods are sold for low prices. The local term “Al-Magasis” is rooted in “Al- Mugasas,” a limited-income citizen, living in the old times, where he or she had to trade in personal belongings to make some money. The old souk has survived modern development in the heart of the capital, a distinctive feature of the shopping district which attracts people, including tourists. — KUNA

Kuwait’s Entrepreneur Summit participation ‘successful’

MARRAKECH: CEO of the Future group Abrar Al-Mas’oud the atmospheres of freedom and stability provided for the lauded as successful Kuwait’s participation in the Fifth Global Kuwaiti women under the constitutional institutions. “The fifth Entrepreneurship Summit (2014 Marrakesh GES). “The summit GES, to come to a close later today, opened new horizons for provided us with an opportunity to highlight the innovative Kuwaiti entrepreneurs to network, and share experience, with and pioneering spirit of the Kuwait young entrepreneurs,” she their peers around the globe, thus contributing to the promo- told KUNA on Friday. tion of their professionalism,” Mas’oud went on. She noted that Mas’oud was chosen to represent the Arab, Middle East and a large number of investors from the Arab region and beyond the Gulf regions at an international arbitration panel of an showed interest in the projects raised by Kuwaiti entrepre- inter-continental context for female entrepreneurs. “The con- neurs during the summit. test drew participants from around the globe who tabled 100 The summit is expected to come to a close after issuing a projects, including the three winning ones,” she said, noting range of recommendations and announcing the winning proj- her participation in the arbitration panel as a Kuwaiti female ects of the entrepreneurs’ contest. The fifth edition of the entrepreneur came under an invitation from the White House annual GES, held under the patronage of Moroccan King and in collaboration with the US Department of State. “During Mohammed VI between November 19 and 21, is themed the summit Kuwaiti young entrepreneurs won international ‘Harnessing the Power of Technology for Innovation and recognition for their efficiency and long experience,” she went Entrepreneurship.’ It brought together some 4,000 entrepre- on. neurs, heads of state and government, representatives of small Al-Mas’oud extolled His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah and medium enterprises (SMEs) and business leaders. Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for sponsoring the issues of youth The event serves as “an innovation village” where entrepre- and women and constantly responding to their aspirations. neurs from Africa and around the world will be able to pro- “Without the kind support from His Highness the Amir to the mote their projects and share new ideas on myriad topics innovative and pioneering projects of the Kuwaiti youths, it including ICT, water management, and alternative energy. would be unlikely for me to represent the Arab, Middle East Kuwait’s delegation to the summit is headed by Director of the and the Gulf regions at the panel,” she affirmed. Economic Affairs Department of the Foreign Ministry Adel Al- She attributed her successful participation in the summit to Ayyar. — KUNA

KU College of Engineering students receive the check from ABK. ABK supports KU engineering students KUWAIT: As part of its social responsi- we can fully support these students order to be part of a prestigious exhi- bility towards Kuwaiti youth, Al-Ahli and help them complete their gradua- bition at the University at the end of Bank of Kuwait is privileged to sup- tion projects. As part of our social the semester. port students of Kuwait University’s responsibility we focus on ways to “It is a great honor for the College of Engineering as they pre- give back to the society we live in.” To Management at ABK to witness what pare for their graduation project. show their unstinted support to the our support achieves and we look for- Ali Al-Baghli, Manager, Public University and its students, ABK made ward to being part of the completion Relations at ABK, explained that: a financial donation to ensure that of this project when the exhibition “Being part of this project means that students’ project sees light of day, in opens on campus,” Baghli stated. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 LOCAL

Local spotlight kuwait digest Calls for Falling oil prices cutting spending

By Dr Bader Al-Daihani

rude oil is a finite substance and there are seri- ous endeavors to find alternative energy sources By Muna Al-Fuzai Csuch as clean energy and shale gas the US is cur- rently producing. Ordinary petroleum prices are cur- rently fluctuating according to market demand, yet for over half a century, there have been public and politi- cal demands not to depend on crude oil production as the sole source of national income, as we do nowa- [email protected] days. There were calls to diversify through producing oil derivatives such as petrochemical industries in he Cabinet recently revealed key points of the 2015/2016 order to avoid being subject to oil market fluctuations budget. The minister of finance confirmed that spending will that are controlled by many uncontrollable factors. Tbe in accordance with the actual needs of the ministries and Therefore it would a disaster if, as it appears, the oil government departments. The term “actual needs” came under the fall was shocking to the government. Moreover, if the scope of media in Kuwait and has been widely criticized. procedures the government intends to follow leads to Ministers are indeed concerned over what actions they should more financial imbalances without healing the nation- take to confront the decline in oil prices. Typically in the Arab world, al economy, the disaster would be even greater! when any government falls into a financial hole, it hunts a prey to Al-Jarida Whether oil prices keep falling, as predicted, or pay the price for its irresponsible actions over the years. increase, diversifying national income sources will still While the government is continuing to invest in capital expen- be of major importance and an issue that is ought to diture and what is assumingly called development projects, the be taken seriously, all of which require radical and decline and fall of oil prices are forcing them to do some cutting complete economic reforms and adopting new, cre- somewhere over someone. The Cabinet decided that it is time to ative economic patterns suitable to Kuwait and capa- spread the call of cutting spending, and of course, no better prey ble of fixing economic structure imbalances, achieve than the public! Kuwait has been solely dependent on selling crude kuwait digest social justice and fair distribution of national wealth. oil for years with limited development in chemical and oil indus- As I have so often mentioned, economic reforms tries. No tourism at all, and clearly there are no development proj- will not be achieved unless with political reform proj- ects so far compared to our next-door neighbors. For example, the Converters to terrorism ects that increase public participation in decision mak- Jaber Bridge costs KD 700 million ($2.5 billion), while Burj Khalifa in ing, activate the role of constitutional institutions in a Dubai was completed at a cost of $1.5 billion and has 148 storeys. way that facilitates holding corrupt public funds viola- Building Burj Khalifa was more complex and difficult, but our By Sami Abdullatif Al-Nisf tors accountable and restructure various state estab- bridge costs more! Does this ring a bell? lishments. The solution does not lie in deducting sums Another development project is the fourth refinery project and ith each terrorist attack, some extremism In some religions such as Judaism, it is not allowed from middle class and poor people in the form of gas project collection center of the northern oilfields. Can anyone clerics who secretly support terrorism claim to accept converters from other religions nor do they imposing new fees, increasing current ones or impos- tell where do we stand on these projects? Nope. How much money that the number of people converting to accept Jewish people converting to other religions. ing indirect income taxes that will eventually go to the was spent over the years and to whose benefit? Nope. W pockets of the rich the way billions of surpluses The Audit Bureau report on the Ministry of Awqaf’s budget for Islam is increasing as a result of that act of terrorism. They believe that converters usually do so for personal achieved in previous years did. the fiscal year 2012/2013 warned of huge waste through excessive They sometimes make such statements according to gains and thus prohibit conversion. At the same time, Once more, rationalization, perseveration and not formation of committees and bonuses and the weakness of its increases in sales of books on Islam, which can most our extremists are racing to convert Muslims out of wasting national wealth are undoubtedly needed but internal control over mosques and maintenance facilities of the probably be because of a wish to ‘know the enemy’ Islam. Commenting on this, Ben Gurion once said that ministry and other contracts. I hope the Minister of Finance has a the argument is about how to do so. Suggestions rather than converting to Islam. The funny thing is when a Muslim or a Christian adopts communism, he good look at the Audit Bureau’s report and stop launching the made so far are limited to World Bank recommenda- alleged rationalization campaign while millions are lost by govern- that nobody ever speaks about the ‘type’ of people is considered a converter, while Jewish people remain tions and the ‘prescription’ made by the International ment officials themselves and not the ordinary people. claiming converting to Islam as much as they focus on pure Jewish defending Judaism regardless of being Monetary Fund that has already been followed in Someone made millions over these paper projects - not the statistics. communists. Egypt and Tunisia and failed because it focused on dedicating public funds to the interest of a group of public and not those who struggle over their salaries, retire- The bitter experience shows that some sick-mind- Finally, I would like to highlight that numerical few rich tycoons wishing to grow richer while those ment, housing problems and debts. Not those who have no ed bloody saboteurs who hate humanity and abundance meant power during wars fought with health insurance and are forced to wait for months and some- with medium and low income suffer the conse- times for years to get their turn in line for medical treatment mankind from other religions form the majority of swords and spears that mainly depended on individ- quences of political and institutional corruption and and operations in local hospitals. Just for the record, our health those converting to Islam, thinking it allows killing ual confrontations, while nowadays, a small well-edu- mismanagement. This will never solve our national services are not for rich people. They have easy access to private and destruction and even rewards them for doing so. cated nation that manufactures fighter planes, tanks income problems nor will it solve public budget imbal- and overseas medical treatment. Yet the public is expected to What is there for Islam when such ill-mannered hyp- and atomic bombs is mightier than a large ‘ignorant’ ances - it will only make them worse. be good citizens and be the first to implement the savings ocrites convert to it? Who knows that these people one. Therefore, what do we need more terrorists and Citizens’ contribution to solving the public budget which the government calls for. But they are not the ones ‘disfiguring’ is very important but requires their actual behind all this spending and squandering of millions. Why have not been implanted by international intelligence extremists converting to Islam for? How on earth will participation in decision-making in order to know should we be the prey? The government may try to increase services to defame Islam by their actions that terrorize these murderers make us proud amongst other where collected funds would go and the state’s budg- electricity charges soon. With the current Assembly, they have our peoples? Who knows that they have actually con- nations full of doctors, scientists, engineers and inven- et is being run! the power to pass such laws against the public and this will be verted to ‘terrorism’ rather than to Islam? tors? —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Anbaa —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida the end of the government.

kuwait digest ‘Hamas, Brotherhood one and the same’

By Abdullah Erakat

espite the formation of a national consensus government, Hamas in order to be allowed to leave the enclave. “Disunity and the Hamas has not only failed to reconcile with Fatah, but the lack of a consolidated internal front will no doubt cost the DIslamist group is also beset by an internal rift between a major- Palestinians,” he said. Sweilem says anyone who thinks the Palestinians ity who follow the agenda of the Muslim Brotherhood and those who will ever be united is living a lie. “It’s irrational to ever think there will seek independence from the group. be Palestinian reconciliation. It’s a lie,” he said. “The Palestinian cause is being held hostage by Hamas. Hamas is a This comes at a time following the donor conference in Cairo catastrophe for us,” Palestinian analyst Abdelmajeed Sweilem said. which saw contributing nations pledge more than $5 billion to recon- Arguing that Hamas is setting the agenda of the Palestinian issue, he struct Gaza in the aftermath of last summer’s 50-day war between charged that Hamas is echoing the Muslim Brotherhood, which does Hamas and Israel that left more than 2,000 Palestinians dead along not wish to see statehood established for West Bank and Gaza resi- with vast destruction. Sweilem says that Palestinian Presidential dents. “Power is their [only] objective; not seeing a Palestinian state,” he Guards will never replace Hamas forces; and the Palestinian Authority said. Sweilem believes Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood - the party will never have sovereignty over a single inch of Gaza because of ousted Egyptian President Mohammad Morsi — are one in the Hamas’s leadership wants any reconstruction efforts to be channeled same. Through its actions, he says, Hamas is serving the international through them. organization of the Muslim Brotherhood while waiting for regional dif- ferences to benefit them. “This is a catastrophe for Abu Mazen (nick- Trickle by trickle name for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas) because Analysts believe that under the present conditions, there will be the [Muslim] Brotherhood wants to end the Palestinian cause. My opin- no consensus government and no restoration of Palestinian unity ion is that the Muslim Brotherhood has no problem with Palestinians because Hamas is absolutely unwilling to accept the authority of the being like North and South Koreans,” said Sweilem, suggesting that the PA under Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah. Palestinian president is currently engaged in two fights: the first As proof that Hamas will not let the reconstruction process hap- against Israel and the second versus Hamas. Hamas spokesmen pen, Sweilem says, “If they wanted that to happen, they could have declined to speak to The Media Line for this article. used money received after the Israeli attack on Gaza in 2012, but instead they built homes for its members.” He expects the current Internal rift round of Gaza reconstruction to take place “trickle by trickle.” Offering an example of the Hamas internal rift, a source in Many agree that the elements of the Fatah-Hamas stalemate will Ramallah close to the Abbas government who spoke anonymously also hinder any efforts undertaken on the Palestinian-Israeli peace because he is not cleared to speak with media explained that “If one track. Referring to rumors reported in local media, a senior source in Hamas official in Gaza says something and a Hamas official in Qatar the Abbas camp adamantly denies that Israeli Prime Minister disagrees with it, he will accept it even though it’s wrong to sustain Netanyahu and PA President Abbas held any secret meetings when the illusion that there is unity among Hamas.” both were in Amman to see King Abdullah II and US Secretary of State Sweilem believes only a minority of Hamas members support rec- John Kerry. But it is acknowledged that “Kerry tried (to bring the two onciliation and peace while the “dominant side is the Muslim together), but Abbas refused because he doesn’t want to.” Brotherhood,” supporting division and violence. Kerry also promised Abbas that he would get negotiations back In an exclusive interview with The Media Line, senior Fatah official on track. According to the source, the Palestinian did not respond Dr Abdullah Abdullah, who heads the Fatah bloc and Political himself, but someone from his delegation said to Kerry, “Only if Israel Committee, confirmed the existence of a split within Hamas. honors its commitments not to negotiate for the sake of negotiating, “Logically speaking — although without proven evidence — but to negotiate to yield peace results.” there is no doubt that that many members of Hamas were shocked The Palestinian leadership believes that the Secretary of State “is over the 15 explosions,” he said referring to the recent incident in the afraid to lose and wants to end his career with any success.” Therefore, Gaza Strip where bombs exploded near the homes of prominent they believe Kerry convinced Netanyahu to have given the order to Fatah members. A spokesman for Hamas said at the time that the ease restrictions on Muslims allowed to pray at Al Haram Al Sharif group was not involved and that it would launch an investigation. The (what Israelis call the Temple Mount) even before the Amman meet- blasts came as Palestinians in Gaza were gearing up to commemorate ing with Kerry and the king in order to calm the situation down fol- the 10th anniversary of the death of Yassir Arafat, but as a result of the lowing a month of elevated tensions at the holy site and rioting in incident, the festivities in Gaza were cancelled. east Jerusalem neighborhoods. “[Holding commemorations] would have showed how many peo- “Netanyahu is looking for an Arab ally at this particular time and ple are against Hamas,” Sweilem said, suggesting that the explosions that’s Jordan,” the source said. He also says the King of Jordan was very were a Hamas tactic: talking in media about ending the Hamas/Fatah direct with the Israeli Prime Minister, reminding him of the borders division but holding out the explosions to signify the “end of reconcili- between the two, the long peace agreement between Israel and ation” — proof that the Fatah officials there have no good will toward Jordan and the alliance. “We will not accept any actions in Jerusalem,” uniting the Palestinians. King Abdullah reportedly told Netanyahu.

Short-lived American pressure In April, after seven years of disunity, the Palestinians were pur- Sweilem believes the Americans exerted significant pressure on portedly united, which led to the formation of a national consensus Netanyahu for the first time. “What this proves is that if the Americans government comprised of technocrats. But the short window of hope are willing to pressure Israel in to making peace, they can and Israel was to last only seven months. can’t say no,” he said. Meanwhile, sources in Ramallah believe that Sweilem says Hamas is “sending a clear message that you must Abbas does not want a third Intifada (Palestinian uprising.) deal with Hamas as the rulers [of Gaza] and forget about any elections, Dr Abdullah Abdullah says the Palestinian president is committed unification of the Palestinian institutions and the PLO constitution,” he to not letting Gaza down. And when asked why Abbas insists on not added. giving up on unity with Hamas, he says the Palestinian leader is According to Abdullah, there are two lines of thinking within “polite” and wants to “keep the window open” because Hamas is a part Hamas: “ideologues who don’t want to end the division [between of the Palestinians; and Gaza and the West Bank will never be separat- Fatah and Hamas] as principle; and a second group, which is negative- ed. “President Abbas has said to Israel not to give Hamas an excuse to ly affected materially and financially from reconciliation because “tun- make violence and instead give them hope; and when that happens, nel trade would end, and along with it, bribery on the crossings.” He it will convince extremists to end their violence because there is a gives the example of Gaza residents being forced to pay bribes to solution.” —The Media Line SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Once a stopover, Morocco becoming Obama - from ‘deporter in chief’ to ‘gracias’ home for migrants Page 9 Page 8

MOGADISHU: Hundreds of newly trained Al-Shabab fighters perform military exercises in the Lafofe area some 18 km south of Mogadishu, in Somalia. Suspected Islamic extremists from Somalia hijacked a bus at dawn near Mandera in Kenya’s north near the border with Somalia, and killed 28 non-Muslims on board after they had been singled out from the rest of the passengers. —AP Gunmen execute 28 non-Muslim passengers Militants ambush bus Somalia border

GARISSA: Gunmen seized a bus in before escaping back into Somalia, killing at least 67 people as a warn- northeastern Kenya near the Somali Mwavinda said. Kenya’s Red Cross ing to Kenya to pull its troops out of border yesterday and executed 28 confirmed the death toll in a tweet southern Somalia. non-Muslim passengers, in an after its team arrived at the scene. During the Westgate attack, some ambush the police blamed on the The executions came after a week of the victims were killed after the Shebab Islamic extremists. The latest that saw one person shot dead and gunmen weeded out non-Muslims attack allegedly carried out by more than 350 people arrested as for execution by demanding they Islamists on Kenyan soil comes after a Kenyan security forces carried out recite the Shahada, the Muslim pro- week in which police raids on raids on mosques in the port city of fession of faith. mosques in the port city of Mombasa Mombasa, looking for arms and The Shebab has lost a series of key hiked simmering tensions in the trou- Shebab sympathizers. Police seized towns and ports to the AU force and bled city. “I can confirm... that 28 inno- weapons and found black Islamist Somalian government army, heralded cent travelers were brutally executed flags like those flown by the Shebab as advances that would stem the mili- by the Shebab,” regional police chief in the raids. Four people were stabbed tants’ multi-million dollar trade of Noah Mwavinda said, referring to the to death in apparent revenge attacks charcoal to Gulf countries. But in a Somali militant group. on Monday, with gangs taking to the recent report, UN investigators The gunmen ambushed the bus streets beating some and knifing oth- warned that the air and drone strikes headed for the capital Nairobi a few ers after the raids that raised tensions on the militia have done little to dam- kilometers after it left Mandera, a in a city hit by a string of bombings age it in the long term and that the town that lies right on the border with and shootings. insurgents continue to pose a serious Somalia in Kenya’s north easternmost regional threat. Indeed, pressure on corner. Some 60 passengers on board Shebab a threat the fighters has forced them to were ordered off the vehicle, with the Kenya has suffered a series of “become more operationally auda- gunmen separating the travelers into attacks since invading Somalia in cious by placing greater emphasis on groups of Muslims and non-Muslims. 2011 to attack the Shebab, later join- exporting its violence beyond the The militants then boarded the bus ing an African Union force battling borders of Somalia” and across the again with the non-Muslims and tried the Islamists. The Shebab carried out Horn of Africa, said an October report to drive off, but the vehicle got stuck. the September 2013 attack on by the UN Monitoring Group on “So they executed their prisoners” Nairobi’s Westgate shopping mall, Somalia and Eritrea.—AFP

NAIROBI: Relative Ziporah Mora holds her child as she waits for news of the return of the bodies of those killed in the Mandera attack with other relatives at Wilson Airport yesterday. —AP p8_Layout 1 11/22/14 7:29 PM Page 1

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Sisi to visit France, Italy in first EU trip

CAIRO: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visits of the Libyan south becoming a refuge for France and Italy next week in his first terrorists, smugglers and radical Islamists, European trip since ousting his Islamist pred- especially for Mali,” where a French-led mili- ecessor and overseeing a crackdown that tary operation ousted extremists last year, damaged Egypt’s international standing. Sisi, said the International Crisis Group’s Issandr who was then army chief, overthrew presi- El Amrani. Sisi is also to meet with the dent Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, prompt- head of France’s National Assembly, Claude ing a wave of violence between Morsi sup- Bartolone, on Wednesday. porters and security forces that drew rebukes from the US and Europe. But Egypt has Shared enemy come back in from the cold since Sisi’s land- In Italy, which he will visit first, Sisi will slide election win earlier this year, boosted meet Pope Francis at the Vatican tomorrow, by its increasingly central role in combating religious news agency I Media said, citing regional Islamist militancy. diplomatic sources. It will be the first visit The four-day tour, during which Sisi will to the Vatican by an Egyptian leader in meet the French and Italian heads of state, eight years. The talks are likely to address is aimed at coordinating a response to the relationship between the Roman fighting between government-backed Catholic Church and Sunni Islam’s main troops and Islamist militias in Libya, as well theological centre, Cairo’s famed Al-Azhar as boosting economic ties. “Both sides will University. Sisi also has talks slated with look at enhancing cooperation in all sec- Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and business tors,” presidential spokesman Alaa Youssef leaders, according to the Italian news said. The visit, which begins Monday, agency ANSA. comes at a time when Egypt’s military is They are expected to discuss invest- battling its own militant insurgency in the ment, poverty reduction and counter-terror Sinai peninsula, in which scores of police- measures. Sisi visited Russia after his elec- men and soldiers have died. A brazen sui- tion in May 2014, seen at the time as a snub cide attack last month killed 30 soldiers against the United States which had with- MELILLA: Would-be immigrants react on a fence near Beni Enza, into the north African Spanish enclave of Melilla. Several hundreds of people near the North Sinai capital El-Arish, spark- held military aid over Egypt’s deadly crack- launched a dawn assault to cross into the Spanish city, which lies on the northern tip of Morocco, and dozen made it across. — AFP ing a state of emergency and leading to a down on Morsi supporters that has about curfew being slapped on several areas. 1,400 people dead. But his trip next week Sisi met French President Francois comes as Egypt’s international standing is Hollande on the sidelines of the UN increasingly rehabilitated, in part due to a Once a stopover, Morocco now General Assembly in September, and shared enemy with the Western countries received his foreign and defense ministers bombing IS militants in Iraq and Syria. in Cairo. The two are expected to discuss a Egypt’s deadliest militant group, Ansar becoming a home for migrants response to a conflict in Libya pitting Beit al-Maqdis, claimed allegiance to IS ear- Islamist militias and their allies against a lier this month. The United States itself More than 2,500 drowned or missing this year weak but internationally-backed govern- promised to restore military aid to Egypt, ment. Both Egypt and France argue that and has backtracked on calls for Cairo to RABAT: In a back alley in the Moroccan capital, the “terrorist threat” in Libya should merit release Islamist figures such as Morsi, who the small household repair shop opened by the same attention as the Islamic State is facing several charges that could lead to Moctar Toure since escaping conflict in his group, whose militants have captured parts a death sentence. Morsi’s Muslim native Ivory Coast is doing a brisk business. At of Iraq and Syria, winning a pledge of alle- Brotherhood, once the largest political the gates of Europe, Morocco has long been a giance from militants in the Sinai. “We will movement in Egypt, has been reduced to transit point for migrants from sub-Saharan definitely discuss with the French side, and an underground movement whose top Africa looking to make the dangerous journey look at ways of helping the Libyan govern- leaders are behind bars. Its protests have across the Mediterranean. But tighter immigra- ment to restore stability and peace in increasingly given way to bomb attacks by tion controls and economic malaise in Europe Libya,” Youssef said. hardcore Islamists, frustrating government have made the kingdom a destination in its own Egypt has denied reports that it facilitat- efforts to revitalize Egypt’s tourism indus- right for many. ed air strikes by the United Arab Emirates, a try, which has struggled since a 2011 upris- In spite of the challenges that living in close ally, against militias in Libya. “France’s ing toppled veteran strongman Hosni Morocco poses for migrants, Toure wants to stay top concern in Libya is about the potential Mubarak.— AFP permanently and got his legal papers last year. “In the beginning it wasn’t difficult... it was impossible,” said the Ivorian, who migrated to Biden meets Erdogan, Morocco nine years ago. For several years after his arrival he relied on whatever odd jobs came up. Toure struggled with a family to support, seeks to ease strains and it was only when he received his residency ISTANBUL: US Vice President Joe Biden make far longer sorties from the Gulf. permit that he was able to secure a regular income. met Turkish President Recep Tayyip RABAT: Ivorian migrant Serge Gnako (left) stands in the middle of his living room as he holds With the help of local refugee agency Amapp, Erdogan yesterday aiming to ease strains ‘IS is the highest priority’ his son alongside his wife in Rabat, the Moroccan capital. Morocco has long been a transit he got a roof over his head and rented a small over the crisis in Syria and persuade Turkey has set several conditions for nation for African migrants looking to start a new life across the Mediterranean, but tighter space where he started his shop a few months immigration controls and a prolonged economic downturn in several European states has Turkey to step up its support for the coali- playing a greater role in the coalition. It ago in a working-class neighborhood of Rabat. made the kingdom a destination in its own right for many. —AFP tion against Islamic State (IS) jihadists. The wants a clear coordinated strategy to Toure has even managed to employ a fellow trip to Istanbul by Biden, the highest rank- overthrow President Bashar Al-Assad, a Ivorian to meet demand from customers, most delivered out of more than 20,000 requested. for work, not to find it,” said Reuben Yenoh Odoi, ing US official to visit Turkey since Erdogan major training and equipping program for of whom are locals. Although he is still working Serge Gnako, president of the migrant organiza- a member of the Council of sub-Saharan won election as president after over a the anti-regime Free Syrian Army (FSA) to integrate with society, “to return to the Ivory tion Fased in the economic hub Casablanca, Migrants in Morocco. Many still consider “going decade as prime minister, comes amid and a security zone, backed by a no-fly Coast would be something abnormal”, he said. arrived five years ago. The 35-year-old Ivorian to sea”, said Odoi, a Ghanaian, referring to the unusual tensions in the traditionally area, to be set up in northern Syria along said he was deported several times and it was treacherous maritime crossing to Spain. Several strong relationship between the two the Turkish border. A senior US administra- Multiple rejections “difficult to access healthcare or to school your hundred migrants recently tried to storm the NATO allies. Washington is frustrated by tion official told reporters ahead of the The alternative to staying in Morocco for children”. Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the north African the relatively limited role played by Turkey talks that both Turkey and the United many is a perilous sea voyage across the Gnako believes Morocco is changing, howev- coast, leading to the arrest of more than 200. in the fight against IS jihadists who have States were in agreement on the need to Mediterranean. According to figures from the er, and is hopeful his one-month-old son will Driss el Yazami, president of the National UN’s refugee agency, more than 2,500 people seized swathes of Iraq and Syria right up do more to combat IS in both Iraq and receive a solid education. “I see our future in Human Rights Council, the group tasked with have drowned or been reported lost at sea this Morocco, and I hope my child will learn Arabic,” Morocco’s residency program, recognizes that to the Turkish border. Syria. But the official conceded that while year trying to cross the sea to Europe. They said the former university lecturer, who now the process is still in its infancy. “Getting your Turkey in turn is upset that its contribu- the United States was aiming for a transi- tion in hosting 1.6 million refugees from include people who have fled poverty-stricken teaches French. Thanks to a recent ministerial papers is not a magic wand for integration,” he tion in Syria that did not include President nations in sub-Saharan Africa, preferring to risk the Syrian conflict has gone relatively ruling, Gnako’s local school in the residential said. In addition, tensions between local and Bashar Al-Assad, its “highest priority” was their lives at the hands of people smugglers. suburb of Oulfa now has 15 students from sub- migrant communities remain fraught. In August, unrecognized and is wary of supporting to defeat IS. Those who remain in Morocco face a struggle to Saharan Africa. a Senegalese man was killed in clashes between the Kurdish fighters battling IS. Biden per- This puts Washington at odds with access education and healthcare. migrants and residents in the northern port city sonally stung Erdogan last month by sug- Turkey, which wants ousting Assad to be This year, in response to a migrant influx and ‘No magic wand’ of Tangiers. But such impediments do not faze gesting his policies in supporting Islamist given the same strategic importance as criticism from rights groups, authorities Migrants in Morocco still face problems after Simon Ibukun, a Nigerian musician who plans to rebel forces in Syria had helped encourage defeating IS. But the official indicated that launched a scheme to naturalize migrants and gaining residency, especially in finding work in settle in Casablanca. “I’m Moroccan, and I’m the rise of IS, a slight that prompted the one of Turkey’s key demands-the creation refugees, who number about 30,000. By the end a country where youth unemployment is near working hard to get into the management busi- president to warn his relationship with the of a security zone inside Syria-could be of October, 4,385 residency permits had been 30 percent. “Your residency permit lets you look ness and become my own boss,” he said. — AFP US number two could be “history”. But the created by the FSA if it took control of the straight-talking Biden said after arriving in area. “You can imagine a scenario in which Istanbul that openness was a key part of you have a more robust opposition on the the US-Turkey relationship. “Friends don’t Fears of army influence as ground that was more capable of clearing let the other wonder about what they are and holding terrain,” the official said, thinking,” said Biden. emphasizing this was different from hav- Biden is due to meet Erdogan on the ing the international community declare a Burkina leader picks team shores of the Bosphorus yesterday after- noon. In talks late Friday with Prime safe zone. OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso army strongman he said. “No more injustice, no more chaos, no people”. His ousted predecessor, meanwhile, flew Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Biden agreed The US official acknowledged it would and new Prime Minister Isaac Zida is set to name more corruption.” Six African heads of state were into Morocco Friday on a visit from Ivory Coast on the need to “degrade and defeat IS” as be “useful to have more access to Turkish facilities” to better help the forces combat- his ministerial team, amid fears of continued mili- present for the handover. A seventh, Togo’s where he fled after his long rule was ended on well as work to a “political transition” in tary influence over the phased return to democrat- President Faure Gnassingbe, was replaced at the October 31 by a popular uprising against a consti- Syria, the US administration said, without ing IS. US military sources have in recent days expressed increasing confidence ic rule. Lieutenant Colonel Zida, in charge of last moment by his prime minister, as thousands of tutional change that could have enabled him to giving further details. So far, Turkey’s sole Burkina Faso since the ouster of veteran leader protesters-apparently inspired by the Burkina stay in power. about the progress of the battle against IS contribution to the coalition has been Blaise Compaore three weeks ago, formally hand- uprising-tried to march on his country’s parlia- Kafando has pledged he will not let his land- allowing a contingent of Iraqi peshmerga militants fighting for the strategic Syrian ed power to interim civilian President Michel ment. locked nation of 17 million people become a Kurdish fighters to transit Turkish soil to border town of Kobane. The top US envoy Kafando on Friday. Zida presented a Burkinabe Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama “banana republic”, but observers have pointed to fight IS militants for control of the Syrian for the coalition, John Allen, told a Turkish flag to Kafando, who waved it before the crowd called it “a great day that marks the end of a period the powerful role the military is set to retain. Then border town of Kobane. The government newspaper this week that IS had effective- gathered in a stadium in the capital Ouagadougou of political uncertainty”. Zida, 49, was appointed second-in-command of the presidential guard, has also so far refused to allow US forces ly “impaled” itself on Kobane by pouring for a ceremony attended by six African heads of prime premier by Kafando on Wednesday, a day Zida was installed by the military in the immediate to stage bombing raids from the Incirlik air fighters into the town who could then be state. Zida has been named prime minister in after the former UN ambassador was sworn in as aftermath of the uprising against Compaore. Under base in southern Turkey, forcing them to bombed by coalition war planes.— AFP Burkina’s interim government, a move that will interim leader. Chosen following negotiations intense international pressure and the threat of ensure the military retains a large say in running between political parties, the army and civil socie- sanctions if the military retained the post of head the country under Kafando, a 72-year-old former ty, Kafando has emphasized his “humility” as a fig- of state, an agreement was thrashed out to work foreign minister and career diplomat. ure entrusted with “power that belongs to the towards elections in November 2015.—AFP Zida is expected to name army officials to the key positions of defense, finance and social affairs in his new 25-member government yesterday, a diplomatic source said. “Make no mistake, it’s (Zida) who will lead the country,” said a diplomat, on condition of anonymity. Some civil society rep- resentatives have also voiced concern over Zida’s appointment, while some residents of Ouagadougou called it a betrayal of their “revolu- tion”. He will lead a 90-seat parliament, known as the National Transitional Council, during a year- long interim administration. Both Kafando and Zida are barred from standing in elections sched- uled to be held in November next year under the transition deal.

‘We will settle accounts’ Kafando vowed to punish those responsible for excesses during the 27-year-long rule of Compaore, who was very close to deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and Liberian warlord- ISTANBUL: US Vice President Joe Biden (center) speaks at the Atlantic Council Energy turned-president Charles Taylor, currently jailed for and Economic Summit in Istanbul. US Vice President Joe Biden met Turkish President war crimes. “We will settle accounts with all those Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday aiming to ease strains over the crisis in Syria and who have abused justice and who think they can persuade Turkey to step up its support for the coalition against Islamic State (IS) siphon off public funds,” Kafando said. “The mes- OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Lt Col Isaac Zida listens to proceedings during jihadists. —AFP sage of the people is clear and we have heard it,” the Interim President’s inauguration ceremony in Ouagadougou. — AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 INTERNATIONAL From ‘deporter in chief’ to ‘gracias’ Obama unveils sweeping immigration measures

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama’s the Rose Garden for a hastily arranged carefully cultivated Hispanic coalition was start- announcement: Obama planned to circumvent ing to splinter. Immigration legislation was Congress. “If Congress will not do their job, at going nowhere. Deportations under Obama least we can do ours,” he declared. were nearing 2 million. And the president was resisting calls to use executive action. Then in Summer of discontent early March, frustration from usually reliable As the White House began scouring its supporters seemed to reach a breaking point options, a Democratic rift was forming on when a prominent immigration advocate Capitol Hill. Obama had given himself an end- derided Obama as “deporter in chief.” The White of-summer deadline. But some Democrats House scrambled. Obama summoned three feared a pre-election announcement would Hispanic lawmakers to the Oval Office to say he hurt candidates in conservative states where was ordering Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Democrats were fighting their toughest races. Johnson to study how the administration could The issue chased Democratic candidates wher- enforce immigration laws “more humanely.” ever they went. GOP Senate candidates aired That order set off nearly nine months of ads accusing Democrats of being complicit in intense deliberations over the scope of an Obama plot to flout the Constitution. Obama’s presidential powers and political Democratic lawmakers began making quiet, wrangling between the White House and personal appeals to White House chief of staff Democrats. Obama would ultimately postpone Denis McDonough to delay. his actions until after the midterm elections, David Simas, Obama’s political director, unveiling sweeping measures Thursday to called the Democratic Senatorial Campaign spare nearly 5 million people in the US illegally Committee around Labor Day to ask how immi- from deportation. This account of Obama’s gration was polling in key races. Surveys from deliberations is based on roughly two dozen states like Iowa carried a grim warning: interviews with lawmakers, administration offi- Obama’s impending actions were deeply cials, congressional aides and immigration unpopular, and voters weren’t buying the par- advocates. Some spoke on the condition of ty’s attempts to sell it. At 8:59 am on a Saturday QUIBDO: An artillery helicopter type Black Hawk AH-60L “Arpia” of the Colombian Air Force flies over in Quibdo, Department of Choco, anonymity to discuss private conversations in early September, an email from the White Colombia. — AFP with Obama his top advisers. House landed in the inboxes of top Democratic Senate staffers: “Are you available to connect Last gasp for legislation quickly, in the next 30 minutes?” Obama had Throughout the first half of 2014, Obama decided to delay. Jungle-covered Choco at was holding out hope that Congress would still pass broader legislation. In private conversa- The plan tions, Boehner had suggested there was a nar- Behind the scenes, Homeland Security heart of Colombia crisis row window in early summer when the House Secretary Johnson was running an intensely might take up immigration, following approval secretive process to determine what actions of a bipartisan bill in the Senate last year. Obama could take. He even ordered that docu- QUIBDO: Choco, the remote jungle region capital Quibdo. “It’s an isolated region that’s again like in 1999, when the whole village emp- Obama didn’t object to the summer timeline, ments be sent by courier to meeting partici- where the FARC guerrillas captured a promi- very vulnerable to violence because of its tied out and we all went to Quibdo,” said Las but was concerned Boehner might be stalling. pants, rather than emailed. Administration offi- nent Colombian general, is resource-rich, cash- poverty and abandonment by the state.” The Mercedes resident Senen Mosquera, 51. Meanwhile, law enforcement was reporting cials said Obama largely settled on the outlines poor and one of the areas hardest hit by 50 population of Choco is mostly black and more Mosquera was referring to the time an official a surge of undocumented minors arriving from of his plan this summer. But he kept pushing years of conflict. The densely forested depart- than 60 percent live in poverty. publicly thanked the local community for help- Central America. Critics quickly pinned the for more options to defer deportations for agri- ment, which sits on the country’s Pacific coast, They mostly survive on fishing, farming and ing the military capture nine members of one blame on Obama’s 2012 decision to defer cultural workers and parents of some young is a microcosm of the problems fueling Latin small-scale gold mining. The dense tropical ter- of Colombia’s since-disbanded right-wing para- deportations for some young people, saying it immigrants. For both groups, administration America’s oldest conflict. The poorest region in rain has made the region a haven for rebels. military groups. The comments sparked attacks had encouraged illegal immigration. Any last lawyers reached the same conclusion: Obama Colombia, it languishes at the margin of the That plus the proliferation of illegal mining and by the captured fighters’ comrades that forced hopes were derailed on June 10, when Rep. Eric couldn’t legally do it. government’s control, a haven for numerous the good climate for growing coca, the raw the entire village to flee. Cantor, the Republican majority leader from Three days after the election, Obama invited rebel groups and drug gangs. ingredient for cocaine, also make it attractive to Villagers are nervous this history could Virginia, suffered a stunning primary defeat congressional leaders for lunch. Administration Las Mercedes, the small village where drug gangs. Choco has been particularly bat- repeat itself, since the government has said that many blamed on his support - however officials said Boehner made one last attempt to General Ruben Alzate was captured Sunday tered by the five-decade conflict that has killed that General Alzate was ambushed by armed tepid - for immigration legislation. stop Obama, suggesting a possible House vote with a corporal and an adviser-throwing more than 220,000 people and displaced more guerrillas hidden inside people’s houses. In Las “That was the moment we realized immi- by the spring. A GOP aide disputed that Colombia’s peace talks into crisis-is a tropical than five million since the Revolutionary Armed Mercedes, as in other villages in the area, peo- gration reform was dead, and we had to focus Boehner offered a specific timeline. As the paradise covered in lush vegetation but lacking Forces of Colombia’s foundation as a Marxist ple interrupt their conversations whenever a on Obama,” said Kica Matos, a prominent immi- president spoke live to the nation Thursday running water and electricity. Locals have been rebel group in 1964. In 2014 alone, 8,000 resi- motorboat approaches on the river. In this gration advocate. Two weeks after Cantor’s night, pro-immigration demonstrators outside surprised to find themselves thrust into the dents have been forced to flee their homes region of few roads, the Atrato River is the main defeat, Boehner told Obama there would be no the White House gates draped American flags center of a peace process they say is far because of violence, according to officials. highway, and attacks, when they come, tend to vote in 2014. Obama gathered immigration over themselves, parading signs in bold type: removed from their daily reality. “In Choco, come from the water. General Alzate, the head advocates in the Roosevelt Room. “You could “Gracias, Presidente Obama.” His speechwriter, we’re living a different situation than the rest of ‘Afraid to go out’ of a task force charged with fighting rebels, tell he was pissed, miffed,” said Frank Sharry of Cody Keenan, slipped out of his tie and into the Colombia. We don’t even realize there are “We know how to survive without much drug traffickers and illegal mining in the region, the advocacy group America’s Voice. As the crowd unnoticed, hoping to savor the peace negotiations happening,” said Juan here. But now people are afraid to even go out was visiting a civilian energy project by boat meeting closed, advocates were escorted to moment.— AP Barreto, the Catholic bishop of the regional and get food. They’re afraid we’ll be displaced when he was captured.—AFP p10 2_Layout 1 11/22/14 7:53 PM Page 1

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Democrats preparing for Hillary Clinton’s campaign

NEW YORK: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s would have a big advantage because of her strongest supporters held a strategy ses- existing network from her husband’s two sion Friday to prepare for her 2016 presi- terms and her own political operation. dential bid, even though she has yet to say “She’s not inevitable,” said Adam whether she will run. Ready for Hillary, a Parkhomenko, Ready for Hillary’s executive Democratic super political action commit- director. “It’s not going to be easy.” tee unaffiliated with the former secretary of Craig Smith, a senior adviser to Ready state, convened a meeting of 200 financial for Hillary and former Clinton White House backers and Clinton insiders. The private aide, said Hillary Clinton should not run for planning session came about two weeks a “third Bill Clinton term” or as President after Democrats’ dismal midterm election Barack Obama’s third term. “She should run performance and with Clinton, the party’s for a first Hillary Clinton term.” The ballroom leading presidential contender, mulling a included leaders of Democratic groups second White House bid. Priorities USA Action, American Bridge 21st “It was a leap of faith,” said Harold Ickes, Century and Correct the Record. Ready for who worked in Bill Clinton’s White House. Hillary, which was founded in 2013, has “We didn’t know if people would come to identified 3 million supporters and raised us but we now have 3 million names which more than $10 million. The group expects will be important to her if she runs.” Clinton, to fold if Clinton enters the race, transfer its who was speaking Friday evening at a New data and list of supporters to her cam- York Historical Society event, sits far atop a paign. hypothetical field of Democratic candi- Priorities USA Action, a super PAC that dates that is beginning to take shape. Vice raised $70 million in 2012 to air tough ads President Joe Biden and outgoing targeting Republican Mitt Romney, has Maryland Gov Martin O’Malley are poten- maintained a low profile this year. It is tial challengers to Clinton and former reconnecting with donors to prepare for Virginia Sen Jim Webb, who has opened an next year and made clear it considers BENGHAZI: In this file photo, a Libyan man walks in the rubble of the damaged US consulate, after an attack that killed four Americans, includ- exploratory committee. Discussions at the Clinton the best potential Democratic can- ing Ambassador Chris Stevens on the night of Tuesday, Sept 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. A two-year investigation by the Republican-con- session included lessons learned from the didate. David Brock, who founded Correct trolled House Intelligence Committee has found that the CIA and the military acted properly in responding to the 2012 attack on a US diplomat- 2014 election, the media landscape and the Record, a rapid-response media organi- ic compound in Benghazi, Libya, and asserted no wrongdoing by Obama administration appointees. — AP what the 2016 campaign might look like. zation that has defended Clinton in her Attendees said they had no inside post-State Department period, said it knowledge on when Clinton would make would operate through November 2016. Republican-led House report her decision. But they said the early organ- The group is part of research arm American izing on her behalf would facilitate the Bridge. The gathering was not authorized transition from private citizen to candidate. by Clinton but featured potential senior debunks Benghazi allegations “It’s given her the luxury of time,” said Jerry aides in a future Clinton campaign and Crawford, an Iowa attorney. They also cau- plenty of Democrats who have worked tioned against the notion that Clinton with her and her husband.— AP ‘No intelligence failure, no delay’

WASHINGTON: The CIA and the military acted Tyrone S Woods and Glen Doherty. A Libyan that night. Based on the testimony and the properly in responding to the 2012 attack on a extremist, Ahmed Abu Khatalla, is facing trial documents we reviewed, we concluded that all US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, a on murder charges after he was captured in the CIA officers in Benghazi were heroes. Their Republican-controlled House committee has Libya and taken to the US. In the aftermath of actions saved lives,” they said. found. Its report asserted no wrongdoing by the attacks, Republicans criticized the Obama Rep Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who Obama administration officials. Debunking a administration and its then-secretary of state, serves on the intelligence panel and the series of persistent allegations hinting at dark Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is expected to run Benghazi select committee, said, “It’s my hope conspiracies, the two-year investigation of the for president in 2016. People in and out of gov- that this report will put to rest many of the politically charged incident determined that ernment have alleged that a CIA response team questions that have been asked and answered there was no intelligence failure, no delay in was ordered to “stand down” after the State yet again, and that the Benghazi Select sending a CIA rescue team, no missed opportu- Department compound came under attack, Committee will accept these findings and nity for a military rescue, and no evidence the that a military rescue was nixed, that officials instead focus its attention on the State CIA was covertly shipping arms from Libya to intentionally downplayed the role of Al-Qaeda Department’s progress in securing our facilities Syria. figures in the attack, and that Stevens and the around the world and standing up our fast In the immediate aftermath of the attack, CIA were involved in a secret operation to spirit response capabilities.” Some of the harshest intelligence about who carried it out and why weapons out of Libya and into the hands of charges have been leveled at Rice, now was contradictory, the report found. That led Syrian rebels. None of that is true, according to Obama’s national security adviser, who repre- Susan Rice, then US ambassador to the United the House Intelligence Committee report. The sented the Obama administration on Sunday Nations, to inaccurately assert that the attack report did find, however, that the State talk shows the weekend after the attack. Rice had evolved from a protest, when in fact there Department facility where Stevens and Smith repeated talking points that wrongly described had been no protest. But it was intelligence were killed was not well-protected, and that a protest over a video deemed offensive to MEMPHIS: Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (right) and Marlo analysts, not political appointees, who made State Department security agents knew they Muslims. Thomas react as they see a familiar face in the audience at the dedication of The the wrong call, the committee found. could not defend it from a well-armed attack. But Rice’s comments were based on faulty Marlo Thomas Center for Global Education & Collaboration at St Jude Children’s The report did not conclude that Rice or any Previous reports have found that requests for intelligence from multiple agencies, according Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. — AP other government official acted in bad faith or security improvements were not acted upon in to the report. Analysts received 21 reports that intentionally misled the American people. The Washington. a protest occurred in Benghazi, the report said - House Intelligence Committee report was “We spent thousands of hours asking ques- 14 from the Open Source Center, which reviews ‘Robin Hooders’ must released with little fanfare on the Friday before tions, poring over documents, reviewing intelli- news reports; one from the CIA; two from the Thanksgiving week. Many of its findings echo gence assessments, reading cables and emails, Defense Department; and four from the back off, insists city those of six previous investigations by various and held a total of 20 committee events and National Security Agency. In the years since, congressional committees and a State hearings,” said Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., the some participants in the attack have said they KEENE, New Hampshire: The self-styled ments say. The city claims another, Jane Department panel. The eighth Benghazi inves- committee’s chairman, and Rep C A Dutch were motivated by the video. The attackers “Robin Hooders” race to the rescue of the McDermott, was followed to a restroom tigation is being carried out by a House Select Ruppersberger of Maryland, the ranking were a mix of extremists and hangers on, the parking peasantry, pumping quarters into and called a “liar” and a “thief.” Committee appointed in May. Democrat, in a joint statement. “We conducted investigation found. “To this day,” the report their expired meters and leaving behind The Robin Hooders apparently were not The attacks in Benghazi killed US detailed interviews with senior intelligence offi- said, “significant intelligence gaps regarding cards informing them they have been saved on patrol Thursday, according to two meter Ambassador Christopher Stevens, foreign serv- cials from Benghazi and Tripoli as well as eight the identities, affiliations and motivations of from “the king’s tariff”. Nobody, not even readers who say they hadn’t seen them. One, ice officer Sean Smith, and two CIA contractors, security personnel on the ground in Benghazi the attackers remain.”—AP the king - in this case the quaint New Linda Desruisseaux, urged several college Hampshire college town of Keene - dis- students piling into the car to put a nickel in putes their right to use pocket change as the meter in their expired meter so she Immigration row fuels early political capital in what they view as a fight wouldn’t have to write them a ticket. “We do against government oppression. it all the time, quite frankly,” she said. 2016 US presidential race But city officials say the protesters are a But the Robin Hooders - affiliates of the not-so-merry band that leaves behind more rabble-rousing Free Keene group that WASHINGTON: When President Barack Crucial Hispanic vote than cards bearing a cartoon Robin Hood protests government intervention on issues Obama unveiled his immigration plan and Paul is likely in a tricky spot. For months, and a suggestion to pay their good deed ranging from guns to marijuana - say Republican rivals howled their disapproval, he has positioned himself as his party’s com- forward: stressed-out parking enforcement they’re the ones with the motorists’ well- the drama signaled not just a clash of politi- passionate supporter of minority groups. officers. And now the New Hampshire being at heart as they feed meters, some- cal positions: it kicked off the 2016 presiden- But opposing Obama’s plan could put Paul Supreme Court is deliberating if there is a times walking just ahead of the parking tial campaign. Several likely Republican at odds with an increasingly influential line to be drawn between protecting free enforcement officers who would write a White House contenders-and a very promi- Hispanic voting bloc, some 71 percent of speech rights and protecting government ticket. An online recruitment effort last year nent Democrat, Hillary Clinton-provided whom voted for Obama in 2012. And yet in employees from harassment. to enlist additional Robin Hooders added, some of the most visible early reactions to order to win the nomination, Republican The six Robin Hooders won round one “As a bonus, you get to have fun as you the president’s controversial executive order. presidential contenders will need to prevail last December when a superior court judge deny the local government gang the hard- Their statements helped draw the battle in primary races where core party values are dismissed the city’s request for an order earned dollars of the good people of lines of Washington’s immigration warfare front and center. restricting how close the protesters can Keene.” that is sure to extend all the way to the next Conservatives, who largely oppose immi- Undated identification file photo shows former student come to the officers, some of whom claim Lawyers for Keene argue that a buffer national election, when Republicans will be gration reform, are often the all-important Adam Lanza. they have been bumped and assailed with zone of 15-feet around their parking seeking to end their eight-year White House voters in Republican primaries. The White profanities. That court ruled the Robin enforcement officers would not infringe drought. House is well aware that an all-out sabotage Hooders’ actions amount to protected polit- on the free speech rights of the Robin And how both parties handle the deeply of immigration reform by Republicans would US mass murder ical expression that can’t be restricted. Hooders. The justices have not indicated divisive issue may ultimately help decide not sit well with the broader American elec- The city is supported in its legal battle when they will rule. Attorney Charles who their next presidential nominees will torate. “Reality check: No one who promises indulged in dark by the New Hampshire Municipal Bauer, representing Keene, said even five be. Obama’s Democrats appear eager to lock to reverse this executive order will be elected Association, whose lawyers claim the lower feet back would be beneficial. “The prox- in the Hispanic vote early. “I support the president in 2016,” David Axelrod, a former obsessions online court did not weigh the government’s inter- imity is the key to this case,” he argued to president’s decision to begin fixing our bro- senior advisor to Obama, posted in a est in protecting employees from harm and the justices last month. He said Friday that ken immigration system and focus finite Republican-goading tweet. Democrats may impediments to doing their jobs. The New duration is also an issue. “These people are MILFORD: By the time Adam Lanza massacred 26 children resources on deporting felons rather than well have fast-tracked Obama’s deportation Hampshire Civil Liberties Union falls haranguing them constantly,” Bauer said. and adults at a Connecticut school two years ago, he was families,” Clinton, the 2016 Democratic fron- deferment in order to force Republicans into squarely on the side of the Robin Hooders. Though its employees have reported living in nearly complete isolation, communicating with no trunner, said in a statement that earned an internal war, pitting House Speaker John One of the city’s three parking enforcement harassment and physical contact with the one except an online network of people obsessed with attention in part for the swiftness of its Boehner against his caucus’s rebellious con- officers - Alan Givetz, a veteran of Iraq - quit Robin Hooders, Bauer said the city has no mass murder, a report released on Friday said. The 20-year- release after Obama’s announcement. servative faction. the job in July 2013 after repeatedly being interest in arresting the protesters. “We old’s fascination with violence, which came to a head in the Clinton often declines to weigh in quickly Boehner is aware that a conservative plan harassed and called a “coward” and a baby- say, ‘Continue your protest, but do it 5-10 December 2012 shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary on sensitive issues, keeping her options to insert anti-immigration language into killer by the Robin Hooders, court docu- feet back, please.’” —AP School in Newtown, was already evident when Lanza was open ahead of a likely declaration of her must-pass spending bills could provoke a himself in grade school, according to the state’s Office of candidacy sometime next year. There was government shutdown, a potential disaster the Child Advocate. no hesitation on immigration, as she justi- for Republicans just as the party takes con- As evidence, its report cites disturbing images that fied her support of the plan by calling con- trol of both chambers of Congress next Lanza used to illustrate a story he wrote in which a raging gressional inaction an “abdication of respon- January following victory in midterm elec- grandmother shoots with a “rifle cane” and describes chil- sibility” on the part of House Republicans. tions. Squeezed in the middle are two dren playing a game of “hide and go die.” “I like hurting Senator Elizabeth Warren, a potential presi- Floridians: presidential brother Jeb Bush, a people ... especially children,” says one of the characters in dential challenger from the left, also said former state governor who has emerged as a Lanza’s fifth-grade essay. By the time of the Newtown action was needed due to House leader of substance for the Republican Party, shootings, Lanza was so isolated he rarely spoke to anyone Republicans failing to act after the Senate and Senator Marco Rubio, a Republican and communicated with his mother Nancy Lanza only via passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill author of the Senate comprehensive immi- email - even though they lived in the same house. Instead, last year. “If House Republicans won’t do gration bill loathed by many conservatives. Lanza communicated almost exclusively with members of their jobs, it’s time for the president to do Both are believed to be mulling White House a cyber-community, the 114-page report said. “He was his,” she said. runs. Bush called Obama’s unilateral action closely connected to a small community of individuals that Republicans claim they want to return “ill-advised,” but also said in a statement that shared his dark and obsessive interest in mass murder.” the presidency to its constitutional princi- “action must come in the form of bipartisan Those obsessions eventually exploded in one of the ples and leave the legislating to Congress, a comprehensive reform passed through worst massacres in U.S. history. Lanza shot his mother to paramount guidepost for conservatives who Congress.” “We must demonstrate to death before storming into the school and mowing down feel Obama has abused his executive Americans we are the party that will tackle 20 first-graders and six adults and then killing himself. The authority. “President Obama is not above serious challenges and build broad-based agency attributes Lanza’s growing isolation in part to a bat- the law and has no right to issue executive consensus.” As potential candidates build tery of mental-health issues, including obsessive compul- amnesty,” Senator Rand Paul, a Tea Party their cases for succeeding Obama, the sive disorder, anorexia and multiple learning disabilities. favorite for 2016, said of Obama’s plan to Democratic and Republican parties During his early school years, it says, there were many temporarily shield millions of undocument- telegraphed the immigration debate’s missed opportunities to treat him. He was evaluated KEENE, New Hampshire: In this photo taken Nov 19, 2014, one of many self-pro- ed migrants from deportation. “I will not sit importance: both fired off immigration-relat- numerous times over the years, including by the Yale Study claimed ‘Robin Hoodersî Garret Ean puts money in expired meters ahead of parking idly by and let the president bypass ed fundraising emails to supporters within Child Center, and was diagnosed with some degree of enforcement officers on Main St. — AP Congress and our Constitution.” hours of Obama’s announcement.—AFP autism.—Reuters SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Indians muck in for cleaner communities

GHAZIABAD: Armed with rakes, shovels known as the “Cleaning Express”, which to urge all citizens to take part. Promising dential areas) where garbage can be groups and their associated traditional and carts, a group of residents in a suburb has been organizing weekly tidying ses- millions in central government funding dumped properly,” said Rakesh Kumar occupations. Campaigners say it fails to of the northern Indian city of Ghaziabad sions in their local area for the past 15 for the drive to get the nation clean in Singh, Ghaziabad’s municipal commis- acknowledge that filthy cleaning tasks, head purposefully for an unsightly corner months. time for the 150th anniversary of the sioner. “We will need more dumping including separating rubbish and clearing of their neighborhood. With loud music “People now hate dirt. They stop each birth of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019, Modi grounds and processing plants, we will drains and gutters, fall exclusively to blaring to spur them on, the two-dozen- other from throwing litter.” Capturing this has said eradicating filth is a patriotic require lots of land,” he said, referring to those at the very bottom of the caste strong team tackles the neglected patch spirit, and triggering a mass movement duty. the challenges resulting from rapid spectrum. “As long as you have this caste- with zeal, transforming it over the course for cleanliness in a densely populated But the Ghaziabad activists say despite growth in the city’s population, which ist mindset, thinking there is someone of the morning from an overgrown eye- country of 1.2 billion people, is the aim of their efforts in their community, the rest already numbers close to two million. else to clean, no campaign can get suc- sore, strewn with litter, to a clear open the government’s “Clean India” campaign. of the city suffers from inadequate infra- Critics of the government’s cleanliness cess in this country,” says Bezwada Wilson, space. “In this sector there has been a It was launched with fanfare last month structure to collect and dispose of waste. drive say it glosses over the connection founder of the Safai Karmachari Andolan, complete social revolution,” says Gireesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who “We have very limited landfill sites... we between sanitation and India’s caste sys- which works to free sanitation workers Sharma, one of the founders of the group took to the streets himself with a broom don’t have any place in the colonies (resi- tem, with its rigid hierarchy of social from their hereditary roles.— AFP Obama broadens Afghan mission

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama Taleban’s presence in Afghanistan far has quietly approved guidelines in recent exceeds that of Al-Qaeda, adding signifi- weeks to allow the Pentagon to target cance to Obama’s authorization. The presi- Taleban fighters in Afghanistan, broaden- dent’s came in response to requests from ing previous plans that had limited the mil- military commanders who wanted troops itary to counterterrorism missions against to be allowed to continue to battle the Al-Qaeda after this year, US officials said. Taleban, the US officials said. The New York The president’s decisions also allow the mil- Times first reported the new guidelines. itary to conduct air support for Afghan Officials confirmed details to The operations when needed, the officials said Associated Press on the condition of late Friday. anonymity because they were not author- Obama issued the guidelines in recent ized to discuss Obama’s decisions by name. weeks, as the American combat mission in The decision to expand the military’s Afghanistan draws to a close, thousands of authority does not impact the overall num- troops return home, and the military pre- ber of US troops that will remain in pares for narrower counterterrorism and Afghanistan. Earlier this year. Obama training mission for the next two years. ordered the American force presence to be Obama’s moves expand on what had been cut to 9,800 by the end of this year, a figure previously planned for next year. One US expected to be cut in half by the end of official said the military could only go after 2015. The president wants all US troops to the Taleban if it posed a threat to American be out of Afghanistan a year later, as his forces or provided direct support to Al- presidency draws to a close. Some of the Qaeda, while the latter could be targeted Obama administration’s planning for the more indiscriminately. post-2014 mission was slowed by a political “To the extent that Taleban members stalemate in Afghanistan earlier this year. It directly threaten the United States and took months for the winner of the country’s coalition forces in Afghanistan or provide presidential election to be certified, delaying direct support to Al-Qaeda, however, we the signing of a bilateral security agreement will take appropriate measures to keep that was necessary in order to keep US Americans safe,” the official said. The forces in the country after December.— AP

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s former health minister Maithripala Sirisena (right) and former fisheries minister Rajitha Senaratne (left) wave to support- ers in Colombo, shortly after Sirisena defected from the ruling party and declaring himself as the common opposition candidate to challenge Afghan female MP President Mahinda Rajapakse in the upcoming January election. — AFP injured but defiant

KABUL: Afghan women’s rights campaign- Sri Lankan ruling party er Shukria Barakzai speaks in a tired whis- Progress under threat? per as she recovers in hospital from an She says she doesn’t know who targeted assassination attempt that nearly killed her her, but wonders if it could be related to a week ago, but her message is strong and her support for some US troops staying in in purge ahead of polls clear. “I don’t want the women of Afghanistan after NATO combat operations Afghanistan to be scared,” she told AFP at finish at the end of the year. Or perhaps it her bedside in Kabul. “I am waiting for my might be elements in neighboring Senior minister challenges President Rajapakse recovery and I will go back (to work). And Pakistan, which is often accused of fuelling this time I will work even harder than violence in Afghanistan. “I’m outspoken, I’m COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s ruling party was set for a The official said a new party general secretary comes up for a final parliamentary vote tomor- before. “This attack was an attack on all very clear,” she said. “I would be very sur- purge yesterday after a senior minister declared had been appointed and changes were being row. Rajapakse called the election two years women in Afghanistan-this is not only on prised if Pakistan supports my activities.” he was challenging President Mahinda made at the regional level to repair damage ahead of schedule in an apparent bid to seek a me.” Barakzai, a 41-year-old member of par- Whoever was to blame, Barakzai said Rajapakse in snap elections called for January. caused by the dissidents to the party’s opera- fresh mandate before his party’s popularity tum- liament, staggered from the wrecked she is determined to protect and advance Rajapakse’s Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) sus- tions. Sirisena, 63, accused his former boss of bles further after dropping over 21 percent in remains of her car after it was hit by a sui- women’s rights even as the multi-billion- pended members who pledged support to running a corrupt and a dictatorial administra- September local elections. cide bomber on a main road near the par- dollar international development effort health minister Maithripala Sirisena who on tion and said he was confident of toppling him. While Rajapakse remains generally popular liament last Sunday. since 2001 declines in the coming years. Friday defected and became the main opposi- “He projects himself as virtuous, but he leads a with majority-Sinhalese voters after he oversaw She was still carrying her mobile phone “I’m optimistic for the future of the country. tion leader to run against the president. dictatorial regime,” said Sirisena, who also the end of a 37-year war against Tamil sepa- and handbags as she was led away to safe- I believe things will get back on track,” she The five senior party members, including accused the president of nepotism and corrup- ratists in 2009, critics say he has become increas- ty, and she appeared to have not been seri- said. Barakzai ran a secret girls school when Sirisena, the long-standing general secretary of tion. Fisheries minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is ingly authoritarian. Rajapakse had believed the ously injured. But the huge impact of the the Taleban regime outlawed female edu- the SLFP, were stripped of their posts, the gov- supporting Sirisena, said the ruling party was United National Party would field a candidate, blast, which killed three nearby civilians, cation, and she has criticized any plan to ernment information department said. “About a split and he expected “many more” to jump ship. but Sirisena’s entry took him by surprise as did took its toll and she is being treated for open peace talks with the group that is dozen MPs (in the SLFP) have been identified as “The SLFP is divided. They can’t suspend or the unity displayed by the one-time fractured shock as well as for burns on her left hand. now waging a bloody war against the potential defectors,” an official close to President sack us from the party without due process,” opposition party. A key coalition partner, the Barakzai is one of the most prominent Kabul government. She has already been Rajapakse said, asking not to be named. “Action Senaratne said. “There will be more MPs joining JHU, or party of Buddhist monks, walked out of female activists in Afghanistan, where pushing the new president, Ashraf Ghani, will be taken against them,” he added. But to our campaign to restore democracy and rule of the government on Tuesday, accusing Rajapakse women’s rights have been at the centre of to come good on his campaign promises of kick out the dissidents, they will have to be for- law.” However, he said the dissidents were of failing to deliver promised democratic radical changes during 13 years of interna- improving the status of women in mally expelled from the ruling party. unlikely to block the national budget which reforms.— AFP tional intervention since the fall of the Afghanistan, where they endure routine Taleban regime in 2001. discrimination and violence. Women, who were confined to the “It’s ok when the president visits a hos- home and forced to wear all-encompassing pital at midnight. But for me it’s (only) sym- Two Germans charged in burqas under the Taleban, have secured bolism,” she said. “He needs to take more freedoms, but Barakzai’s pro-equality stronger steps, very serious steps. I encour- stance has earned her a lot of enemies. She age his team.” For now, Barakzai is counting has faced hostility from many conservative her luck and wondering how she will keep Singapore face flogging Muslim men and received regular death herself and her five children safe. Her twins, threats from Islamist groups, including Usman and Toran, bound into the hospital Taleban insurgents. “I had lots of threats, room to see their mother for the first time SINGAPORE: Two German men were charged but this one was (nearly) successful,” she since the attack, sitting on her bed and yesterday with breaking into a Singapore metro said on Friday, sitting up in her bed with kissing her. They will turn four on Monday. depot and spray-painting graffiti on a train, her outstretched hand covered in medical “When you see my vehicle, you see how offences punishable by jail time and flogging gauze. “Am I such threat to them? I’m just a very powerful the bomb was,” she reflects. with a cane. Andreas Von Knorre and Elton Hinz, women working for women’s rights in “God protected me. God wants me to do both 21, were charged at a district court with Afghanistan. “I’m surprised that the Taleban more in my job. “We want children to go to committing trespass and vandalism in the early didn’t claim responsibility (for the attack)... school. We want a normal life for every- hours of November 8. It’s someone else.” one.”—AFP Both men appeared relaxed as the charges were read to them in German by an interpreter. Prosecutors told the judge the two men will be remanded in police custody until November 28 “to assist investigations and re-enact the crime scene”. The charge sheets said Van Knorre and Hinz broke into the suburban depot and spray- painted graffiti on the exterior of a metro train cabin. The depot is a restricted zone surrounded by fences topped with barbed wire. The two men were extradited by neighbor- ing Malaysia on Friday after being apprehended at Kuala Lumpur International Airport as they were leaving for Australia. The Straits Times newspaper said in a report yesterday the two men have visas to work in Australia. For tres- passing they face up to two years in jail, a fine of up to Sg$1,000 ($800), or both. For vandalism, they face up to three years in jail or a fine of up to Sg$2,000, and between three and eight strokes of a rattan cane-a punishment dating back to British colonial rule. Singapore, a leading Asian financial hub, is well-known for its tough stance on crime. The city-state’s vandalism laws became global news in 1994 when an American teenager, Michael Fay, was caned for damaging cars and public property despite appeals for clemency from the US government. In 2010, Swiss expatriate Oliver Fricker was sentenced to seven months in jail and three strokes of the cane for vandalizing a train at a depot in the city-state. Caning entails SINGAPORE: A policewoman sits next to Elton Hinz, one of the two German nationals arrested KABUL: Afghan Member of Parliament Shukria Barakzai speaks during an interview being whipped with a rattan stick on the back in Singapore for vandalism, as they arrive to the state court. Two German men were arrested in with AFP as she recuperates at a government hospital in Kabul following an assassi- of the thigh below the buttocks, which can split Singapore on November 21 for spray-painting graffiti on a metro train in the city-state, an nation attempt. — AFP the skin and leave lasting scars.— AFP offence punishable by flogging with a wooden cane. —AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Lifelong struggle for Philippine massacre widows

MANILA: For Gloria Teodoro and other fight for justice. Five years since the carnage enthood juggle odd jobs as they nurse deep band will understand,” Perante, 41 said. father died, is now studying to be a police- women widowed by the Philippines’ worst in the impoverished farming province of emotional scars. “The tragedy is that we lost Every year, the victims’ families light can- man. “That’s how his father’s death affected political massacre, the struggle to move on Maguindanao left 58 people dead, including our breadwinner. We are often out of money dles, offer flowers and say prayers on a hill in him. He wants justice for his father,” she with their lives is as long and painful as their 32 journalists, women thrust into single par- but we manage to survive,” Teodoro, 45, wid- Maguindanao province, where the 58 victims said. Perante was two months pregnant ow of local newspaper reporter Andres were buried using a backhoe after a brazen when her husband was killed. Her Teodoro said. “I always tell my kids to toughen daytime ambush. The journalists’ convoy was youngest son knows of his father only up and just hold on.” on its way to cover the election candidacy fil- through pictures and clippings of his arti- Teodoro said she gave manicures and ing of a local politician when they were cles, she said. “My sons tell our youngest: helped people secure land titles and other allegedly waylaid by a private militia led by ‘Here is our father. He is a journalist, and government documents for a fee, just to see Andal Ampatuan Jnr on November 23, 2009. these are the Ampatuans who killed him’,” her two teenaged children through high His father, Andal Ampatuan Snr, had ruled she said. school. “I take on any job as long as it’s legal... Maguindanao as governor for about a decade Perante and Teodoro said that, ahead of it’s extremely difficult being a single mother under the patronage of then-president Gloria today’s anniversary, their husbands had and we’ve been struggling for five years,” Arroyo, who had funded the clan’s private been appearing in their dreams. “In those Teodoro said. She said her eldest son army as a buffer against Muslim separatist dreams, we are bonding as a family, like we dropped out of college at the age of 19, three rebels. did when he was alive. It’s his way of telling years after the murders, to work at his father’s Ampatuan Jnr is accused of leading the us that he’s still there for us,” Perante said. newspaper and help her pay the bills. Around militia of more than 100 gunmen in stopping For Teodoro, the yearly commemoration 80 schoolchildren lost their fathers after the the convoy, which was carrying his political reopens old wounds. “It’s an indescribable massacre and their mothers are mostly foe’s wife, relatives, lawyers and the journal- mix of feelings-pain, despair, helplessness,” unemployed, said Jaime Espina, Director of ists, then gunning them down. The she said. “I imagine how my husband and the National Union of Journalists of the Ampatuans deny all charges against them. the others must have felt when they were Philippines. With no one yet convicted and the clan con- murdered, begging for their lives.” “Most of the victims were sole breadwin- tinuing to wield huge influence in Teodoro consoles herself with the fact ners who left their families struggling to sur- Maguindanao, anger is rising among victims’ that her husband’s death was not in vain as vive,” Espina told AFP. Merly Perante, widow of families. The widows are represented in the bombings and shootings in the region newspaper reporter Ronnie Perante, said she murder trial by a handful of private prosecu- appeared to have been reduced. Ampatuan pooled 70,000 pesos ($1,550) in donations tors who are helping government lawyers to Snr had gained a reputation as a fearsome from journalists’ groups to build an apart- lay out the evidence-but in the Philippines, warlord during his time in power, ruling as MAGUINDANAO: In this file photo, police investigators look at the dead ment house to support her three children. even a simple trial involving one accused per- many politicians do in the impoverished bodies covered with banana leaves - victims of massacre after gunmen But she now has to work as a cashier at a son typically takes many years to complete. and violence-plagued southern Philippines. shot at least 22 people in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province. Five cockfighting arena in her hometown of “Their deaths sparked change in that hell of years after a mass murder that shocked the Philippines, justice remains General Santos City just to survive. “I won’t be Anniversary opens old wounds a place. They did not die for nothing,” elusive for the 58 victims, while blood continues to flow in a southern joining other widows at the massacre site this Perante said her eldest son, who want- Teodoro said. “This is an extraordinary case province that bore witness to the horrific crime. —AFP year because I have to work. I know my hus- ed to become an accountant before his but we are not losing hope.”—AFP HK democracy movement split in protest-weary city Protesters at a crossroads as public support fades

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s pro- ways to do it,” he said. “People have were opposed to the occupation. mean the scale of disturbance may democracy protesters are at a cross- to make a living. I don’t know that have gone out of proportion, mak- roads-as public support fades after much, but many people agree with ‘Out of proportion’ ing it necessary to shift to other nearly two months of mass sit-ins me,” he added. Demonstrators are Since late September, a tent city means of disobedience,” Chan Kin- and gridlocked traffic, activists are demanding free elections for the has sprung up around the city gov- Man, one of the founding members split on whether to retreat or ramp city’s next leader, but Beijing insists ernment’s headquarters, sprawling of the Occupy Central group, wrote up their campaign. With little hope that candidates for the 2017 leader- across a main thoroughfare in the in an editorial this week. of fresh dialogue between protest- ship vote must be vetted by a loyal- downtown Admiralty district, which His sentiment was shared by ers and government, the spectacle ist committee. now boasts an outdoor gym, study heavyweight backer Jimmy Lai, a of a small faction smashing up a side Sit-ins and rallies at key inter- area, medical tent and art installa- media magnate whose popular entrance to Hong Kong’s legislature sections have brought traffic to a tions. Nightly rallies by charismatic tabloids have been broadly support- on Wednesday left a sour taste in a standstill and diverted buses and protest leaders calling for fully free ive of the movement, in an interview city where criminal damage is taxis, leaving commuters and local leadership elections in the semi- with an Australian newspaper. Hong extremely rare. businesses irate. In a reflection of autonomous Chinese territory were Kong authorities are acutely aware And a thwarted attempt by stu- residents’ growing frustration, the initially attended by tens of thou- of the slide in public support, reviv- ing failed attempts to clear the sites DONETSK: A Pro-Russian rebel fires sniper rifle toward Ukrainian army posi- after a court granted an order to tions at the frontline near Peski village, Donetsk, Eastern Ukraine. —AP remove obstructions this week, beginning with some barricades in Admiralty. Similar action is expect- ed imminently in Mong Kok, a work- Russia ‘has 7,500’ ing-class district and focal point for clashes between police, demonstra- tors and anti-protest groups. troops in Ukraine ‘No retreat for the sake of it’ The masked activists who dam- KIEV: Ukraine said Russia has thousands of defence systems inside Ukraine and on the aged the legislature included two troops in its conflict-ravaged east and Russian side of the border. members of the more radical “Civic vowed to boost its own military capacity, Passion” group, whose leader told ratcheting up tensions yesterday after More deaths despite ceasefire the South China Morning Post he Kiev’s new coalition pledged to make join- In the latest batch of US assistance to was sympathetic to their “frustra- ing NATO a priority. The latest declarations Ukraine, three radars designed to detect tion”, while stopping short of from Ukraine’s defense minister threaten to incoming mortar fire were delivered Friday endorsing their actions after the pair provoke fresh Russian anger as the govern- following a visit by Vice President Joe were arrested. Student leaders ment in the former Soviet state flags its Biden. A total of 20 counter-mortar radar seemed initially mystified by the allegiance to the West ever more clearly. systems are due to arrive over the next few incident, suggesting a lack of co- Russia denies providing military support weeks and Ukrainian troops will undergo ordination with more militant pro- to pro-Moscow separatists fighting training on them from mid-December, the testers, and only condemned it Ukrainian forces in the east, where nearly Pentagon said. President Barack Obama hours later by saying those involved 1,000 people have died since a ceasefire was has so far ruled out providing weapons and had the responsibility to act in the implemented in September. “Unfortunately, ammunition to Ukraine and instead interest of the wider public. The the stabilization of the situation in the east approved the delivery of “non-lethal” assis- incident has also buoyed Beijing’s of Ukraine does not depend only on us,” tance such as radars, night vision goggles, supporters in Hong Kong, as China Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said in a and body armor. Fighting in the east since considers the protests illegal and statement. “The presence of 7,500 represen- April has claimed over 4,300 lives since has attempted to paint the protest- HONG KONG: Origami umbrellas are displayed at a pro-democracy protest site in the Admiralty tatives of Russian armed forces in Ukraine April, the United Nations said in a report ers as violent criminals. district of Hong Kong yesterday. Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters are at a crossroads: as destabilizes the situation and prevents us out this week. That figure includes the 298 Whatever happens next, some public support fades after nearly two months of glacial traffic and street clashes, activists are from stabilizing it.” Cash-strapped Ukraine killed when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 protesters are determined to main- split on whether to retreat or ramp up their campaign. —AFP also plans to “increase the strength of the was shot down in July. tain the occupation’s status quo. armed forces” and boost levels of arms and In the past 24 hours, four Ukrainian sol- dent leaders to fly to Beijing and protests have suffered a steady sands, and two more sites quickly Student protester Louis Tong has equipment, Poltorak said, pledging this diers were killed and 10 others wounded in take their demands for free elections drop in popular backing — 83 per appeared in densely packed shop- lived at the main protest site since its would take place “in the nearest time” but the east, security officials in Kiev said. One to China’s authorities did little to cent of respondents in a Hong ping districts. early days, and has no intention of not giving a specific timeframe. civilian, a 60-year-old man, was also killed alter cooling public opinion. “The Kong University poll of 513 people But some high-profile figures leaving. His comments came after Ukraine’s new in the eastern region of Lugansk on Friday, majority are against it. What they are said this week they want the occu- from within the movement argue “We should not retreat for the sake coalition declared that joining NATO was a the governor’s office announced. Ukraine’s asking for is reasonable, but it’s pation to end, and just over 60 per- the occupation has run its course of retreating. Democracy is not just a priority and stipulated that a law be passed military on Friday accused Russia of causing a hindrance (to traffic),” said cent declared the government and would better serve the ideals of mechanism. It should be a state of by the end of the year confirming the coun- shelling its territory for the first time since a 65-year-old gardener who gave his should clear the protest areas. A greater democracy-a principle that mind,” he said, as two protesters on try’s intention to push for membership. The the ceasefire was signed. That came as Kiev surname as Mo, waving a sprinkler similar study by the Chinese still enjoys broad public support-by stationary bikes behind him exercised five-party coalition, agreed on Friday fol- marked a year since the start of protests on as he tended to plants in public gar- University of Hong Kong conduct- changing tack. “If the occupy move- on what used to be a nine-lane high- lowing October elections, features the the city’s Independence Square which led dens around the main Admiralty ed a month ago suggested just ment has induced negative senti- way. “We need to bring the message groupings of President Petro Poroshenko, into the ousting of the previous pro- protest site. “There are many other 35.5 percent of 802 respondents ment among residents, it could to the public.” —AFP Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and for- Moscow regime, Russia’s annexation of mer premier Yulia Tymoshenko. NATO, a Crimea and the conflict in the east. The cur- military alliance of 28 nations including the rent situation has plunged the West’s rela- US, this week warned of a “very serious tions with Russia to a new post-Cold War Manila bans some foreign journalists build-up” of Russian troops, artillery and air low. —AFP MANILA: The Philippines said yesterday it had siege in Manila that left eight Hong Kong tourists banned certain foreign journalists from the country dead in 2010. When an individual “shows disrespect Portuguese police over an incident last year, when President Benigno or makes offensive utterances to symbols of detain ex-premier Aquino was taunted by a group of Hong Kong Philippine authority”, it is sufficient ground to ban Russian spy freed reporters during a visit to Indonesia. The immigra- him or her from the country, immigration spokes- LISBON: Former Portuguese Prime tion bureau said the journalists, whom it did not woman Tan said yesterday. “If he (or she) submits BERLIN: A Russian spy, jailed in Germany with under trees and at other prearranged spots to be Minister Jose Socrates has been detained name, were blacklisted on the recommendation of sufficient proof to reverse the blacklist, it may be her husband last year, has been freed early and picked up by operatives at the Russian consulate by police as part of an investigation into the intelligence services over “acts committed lifted accordingly.” An Aquino spokesman stressed allowed to return home, media reports said general in Bonn, the capital of what was then corruption, money-laundering and tax against the president during a summit in Bali, it had not specifically prevented anyone from cov- Friday, suggesting a possible prisoner swap. The West Germany. The pair had posed as Austrian fraud, Portugal’s Attorney-General’s office Indonesia”. ering the APEC summit in the Philippines in 48-year-old woman, known only by the pseudo- citizens who were born and grew up in South said yesterday. “The rationale is that the subject is a threat to November next year. Herminio Coloma said the nym Heidrun Anschlag, was freed two days ago America and were living what prosecutors called Socrates, who was Portugal’s prime public safety and blacklisting minimizes that risk,” presidential office, which is in charge of accrediting and returned to Russia while her 53-year-old a “middle-class existence” as a cover for their minister from 2005 to 2011, was taken into immigration bureau spokeswoman Elaine Tan said journalists who will cover the summit, “has not husband, known as Andreas, remains in deten- clandestine activities. Andreas was ostensibly an custody late Friday with three others, in a statement to AFP. Hong Kong newspapers started the accreditation process for journalists”. tion, the DPA news agency and Focus magazine ordinary worker in the auto industry, living with according to a statement published by the reported that nine journalists from the Chinese ter- Relations between Hong Kong and the reported. The man was jailed in July 2013 for six housewife Heidrun. According to Focus, the pre- Attorney-General’s office. The former cen- ritory have been banned ahead of the Asia Pacific Philippines were strained for years following a and a half years and his wife for five and a half mature release could have been made as part of ter-left Socialist leader was detained when Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be host- botched rescue attempt by Manila in 2010 when years by the higher regional court in the south- an exchange of agents between Russia and he arrived at Lisbon airport on a flight ed by the Philippines next year. Hong Kong tourists were taken hostage inside a western city of Stuttgart. The pair were planted Germany. from another country and spent the night In October last year APEC summit host bus by a disgraced ex-Manila police officer. In April in former West Germany from 1988 by the Soviet Shortly after they were handed their prison in police custody, news channel S I C Indonesia withdrew the credentials of nine Hong the two governments announced they had Union’s KGB secret service and later worked for sentences last year, a report emerged that Noticias reported. The investigation is cen- Kong journalists for shouting questions at the resolved the row. The Manila city government its successor the SVR, the court heard. The cou- Moscow wanted to exchange the married cou- tering on bank transfers, the statement Philippine leader, insisting they had posed a securi- issued a formal apology while the Philippines ple obtained NATO and EU political and military ple for at least one convict jailed in Russia on from the Attorney-General’s office said. ty threat. Hong Kong media said the journalists and expressed “its most sorrowful regret and profound secrets, focused especially on the relationship of charges of spying for the West. Such spy Those detained were due to appear before technicians were from Now TV, RTHK and sympathy”. The Philippine government also provid- NATO and the EU with Eastern European and exchanges, familiar from the Cold War era and an investigating judge for questioning Commercial Radio. An Aquino spokesman at the ed undisclosed financial compensation to victims Central Asian countries. John le Carre novels, already have a precedent in yesterday. —AP time said the journalists had “crossed the line” by and their relatives from money donated by private In true Cold War style, documents were left post-Soviet Russian history. —AFP aggressively questioning Aquino about a hostage individuals. —AFP NEWS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Over 1,800 children from various scouting groups across Lebanon take part in an attempt to break the Guinness world record for the largest human letter - the English letter ‘U’ - which according to organizers stands for the word unity in Beirut yesterday. The previous record was held by Saudi Arabia which consisted of 852 participants and formed the English letter ‘V’. — AFP

Tension ahead of Ferguson decision Continued from Page 1 one safe,” he said. Depending on circumstances, authori- take part if rallies turn ugly. “I think it’s going to be worse event as an excuse for violence is contrary to rule of law ties may allow demonstrators to occupy public spaces than it was back in August because you’ve got busloads of and contrary to who we are.” Brown’s father, Michael Brown Brown, a high-school graduate planning on attending longer than normally allowed, he said. people that came in here from all over the world just to Sr, also appealed for restraint. “Hurting others or destroy- technical college, was shot at least six times by Wilson. His A father of two protesting overnight with his face hid- protest.” ing property is not the answer,” he said in a somber video body was left in the street for hours. Wilson reportedly told den behind a Halloween mask said tensions were rising in Cathy Jackson, a grandmother of four, said people were plea. the grand jury he acted in self-defense after tussling with Ferguson. “I think there’s going to be some angry people, apprehensive. “I think everybody’s kind of anxious, a little St Louis County prosecutors have said they are setting the youth. Others say Brown had his hands in the air when that’s all I know,” said the man, who refused to give his nervous about what’s going to happen,” she said. “I think up a press conference to announce the decision, but have he was shot. name. In the United States, grand juries meet in secret to the police are just amped up way too much.” “I don’t want not confirmed the date, time and location. Schools in the St Louis Mayor Francis Slay says police commanders review some cases before deciding whether criminal to say they’re going to riot, loot and all of that. I know we’re area announced they would close tomorrow and Tuesday have spent much of the last three months since the fatal charges should be brought. The jury could indict Wilson, going to keep protesting until something changes... racial due to potential unrest. The Thanksgiving holiday will keep shooting holding talks with community and protest lead- meaning he could face trial, or it could determine there is profiling, that’s the main thing. That has got to stop.” them closed for the rest of next week. Some demonstra- ers to prepare for the fallout of the grand jury decision, no case for him to answer. On Friday, Obama called for the demonstrations to stay tors in August complained that police used undue force which is expected any time. “If protesters are not violent, Few of the protesters believe the jury will indict Wilson. peaceful. “This is a country that allows everybody to during peaceful protests. There was widespread criticism police will not be aggressive. But if some protesters turn “There’s going to be violence, I do believe,” said Jo Ann express their views, allows them to peacefully assemble to of military-style weapons and protective gear deployed by violent or threatening, police will respond to keep every- Davis, a government employee who said she would not protest actions that they think are unjust, but using any local officers. — AFP

Bahrain election hit by boycott US briefs Kuwait, Gulf on Iran nuclear... Continued from Page 1 that fell apart despite several rounds of negotiations. Al- Wefaq chief Sheikh Ali Salman said the lack of accord Continued from Page 1 ment, an activity that can have both civilian and military In Sanabes, and other Shiite villages around the could lead to an “explosion” of unrest in Bahrain, home uses. They say Iran has refused to reduce its enrichment Bahraini capital rocked by clashes overnight and during to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and a partner in the US-led “The chances of reaching a deal in the next 48 hours capacity, which Western officials say would leave it with are very small,” the source said. “Our feeling is that they the capacity to amass enough material for an atomic the day, shops were shuttered, witnesses said. Security campaign against the Islamic State group in Syria and (Iran’s negotiators) don’t have a lot of flexibility.” bomb in a few months. forces were deployed and plumes of smoke were seen Iraq. The boycott stems from “the people’s demand for There had been “no significant” progress so far on the Another stumbling block is sanctions, which Iran wants rising from at least three districts. Yesterday, hundreds of democratic reforms,” Salman told AFP, predicting a maxi- main stumbling blocks of Iran’s uranium enrichment to be ended swiftly and not, as the West wants, suspend- demonstrators took to the streets of the Shiite village of mum 30 percent turnout. capacity and the lifting of the sanctions imposed on Iran ed and scrapped progressively as Iran fulfils the deal. Iran Diraz, with police firing tear gas to disperse them. The opposition wants a “real” constitutional monarchy over its nuclear program, the source said. The source did also objects to Western demands that the deal should last “Boycott! Boycott!” they chanted. with an elected prime minister independent from the Al- not rule out a deal, but said the Iranian negotiators would up to 20 years. But diplomats say the six powers are likely In other villages AFP reporters saw downed trees, Khalifa royal family. But the Saudi-backed Sunni dynasty need to be given instructions from Tehran to make it hap- to relent on demands for full disclosure of any secret concrete blocks and burnt rubbish bins authorities said that rules over the majority Shiite kingdom has rejected pen, and even then it would need between two weeks weapon work by Tehran, in the interest of securing a deal. were aimed at preventing people from going to vote. the demand. In October, a court banned Al-Wefaq for and two months to finalise. “A political accord would need Yesterday’s French-Saudi talks may be crucial as “The elections have no meaning,” said Yassin, an unem- three months for violating a law on associations. The to be sufficiently detailed and precise, but on enrichment, Western diplomats say both countries are particularly ployed 35-year-old. Umm Hussein, a woman draped in movement refused to resume talks with the authorities sanctions and PMD (possible military dimensions), we’re sceptical about prospects for a deal, and have grown clos- black, said “it’s a farce,” describing the boycott as a “suc- in September despite a new proposal announced by not there. It seems to me the most unlikely (scenario).” er in the last two years. Western diplomats say France has cess”. Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa. Salman said The source said that no decision had yet been made to taken a hard line, as it did a year ago when Fabius held up By contrast voting appeared to be brisk in Sunni- he did not expect the opposition to reach an agreement extend the talks, but suggested that an extension was agreement on an interim accord, while Sunni Saudi Arabia dominated districts like Rifaa, in south Manama, where with the government, following Shiite-led protests he preferable to letting them collapse. “It’s the ministers’ deci- vies with Shiite Iran for influence across the Middle East. dozens of voters, mostly men, lined up outside pollings said had cost “at least 100 lives” in the past three years. sion, but talks on an extension could begin Sunday or “The Saudis have a policy of trying to contain Iran and stations from early morning. “This election will help the Information Minister Samira Rajab stressed ahead of Monday,” he said, adding that a rollover would run for sev- it’s had some influence on France’s position,” said Didier development of the country under the leadership of the the polls that the government would not tolerate “chaos, eral months. The source said that, even if an extension Billion, deputy director at the Paris-based IRIS think tank. king,” said Naima El-Heddi, a civil servant in her 30s. unrest and foreign meddling” - a reference to Shiite Iran. was decided, he was “sceptical” that a final deal could be A senior Western diplomat said a deal had to satisfy not Shiite demonstrators have frequently clashed with secu- Authorities ignored pleas by human rights groups last reached. “I’m not certain they (Iran’s negotiators) have the only the countries at the table but also those across the mandate to reach where they need to be,” he said. region. “You have to remember that one of the key rity forces in villages outside the capital, and hundreds year to release political prisoners, instead increasing the Iran rejects Western allegations that it has sought to aspects of this deal is non-proliferation,” the diplomat have been arrested and tried since the month-long punishment for violent crimes. Attacks that cause death develop an atom bomb capability, something that Iran’s said. “A weak deal that left Iran with an unjustified capaci- uprising was crushed in early 2011. or injuries can now be met with capital punishment or enemy Israel regards as an existential threat, and says the ty of enrichment would be a disastrous signal to the The country’s political rivals have struggled to bury life imprisonment. Municipal elections were also being program is purely peaceful. Western officials say Iran has region. It would tell those countries that everything is their differences through a so-called “national dialogue” held yesterday. — AFP refused to budge on key issues such as uranium enrich- permitted.” — Agencies SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 ANALYSIS

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Issues Petrobras scandal undermining Brazil’s Rousseff

By Yana Marull

month after winning re-election, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is battling the toughest of starts to her Asecond term with a huge corruption scandal at state- owned oil giant Petrobras threatening to engulf her govern- ment. Investigators are looking into claims by a detained for- mer Petrobras director that politicians, mostly presidential allies, received billions of dollars in kickbacks financed by cash creamed from inflated contracts. There is no suggestion Rousseff was involved in the money-making scheme and she has vowed to support the wide-ranging investigation. But analysts warn the scandal is in danger of overshad- Obama holds upper hand on immigration owing her priorities top of which are reviving an economy bogged down in recession and cementing welfare advances from her first term, while Brazil is also in desperate need of By David Espo abusing his authority in the implementation speech. “But as Sen Rubio has reminded us, the House have pressured Boehner success- infrastructure upgrades. “This is the biggest corruption case of the health care law. Officials say the immi- doing nothing - leaving the current system fully not to allow it to come to a vote. They in the country’s history, its political and economic conse- S President Barack Obama has the gration executive order could be added, but in place - is amnesty.” also extracted a promise from him not to quences remain unpredictable,” Gil Castello Branco, head of upper hand in the fierce struggle over it is unclear how long a final judgment might That was a reference to Florida Sen Marco allow compromise negotiations with the Brazil’s Open Accounts transparency watchdog, told AFP. Uimmigration now taking shape, with take or who will be sitting in the Oval Office Rubio, a potential GOP presidential con- Senate on any other measure that might The alleged payment of nearly four billion dollars in kick- a veto pen ready to kill any Republican move when it does. In the interim, Democrats inter- tender who was a leader in passing a bipar- ease current restrictions on immigrants. backs to the ruling Workers Party (PT) and other political to reverse his executive order, Democrats rupted their squabbling over dispiriting tisan immigration bill that cleared the In the hours before Obama acted, parties, as well as executives of construction companies and united behind him and GOP congressional midterm election losses. “The last two weeks Senate, 68-32, in 2013. The measure includ- Republicans forecast bad outcomes. “This is intermediaries, has dwarfed a cash-for-payments scandal of leaders desperate to squelch talk of a gov- haven’t been great weeks for us,” said New ed a pathway to citizenship for millions of ... a major boon to the cartels and other a decade ago. That first scandal, dubbed “Mensalao” - or ernment shutdown or even impeachment. York Rep. Joe Crowley. “The president is about immigrants living in the country illegally. gangs who control Mexico’s smuggling net- monthly stipend - involved cash payments totaling $50 mil- With the public favoring changes in the cur- to change that.” Obama’s order didn’t go that far. It calls for works. And it will almost certainly lead to lion to persuade politicians to back government legislation. rent immigration system, the Republicans’ The political debate is well underway, suspending the threat of deportation for thousands of people who’ve committed As a result, 25 people, including a clutch of top PT officials, best short-term response appears to be although the two parties seem to be appeal- millions, but without the promise of a green crimes in this country gaining legal status,” were jailed. purely rhetorical: that the president is granti- ing to different segments of the electorate. card that bestows permanent legal status, said Texas Sen John Cornyn. Senate Majority But the snowballing Petrobras case is in an entirely dif- ng amnesty to millions, and exceeding his Polls show that the country as a whole and much less citizenship. Leader Harry Reid envisioned a different ferent league. Just before she secured her election win last constitutional authority in the process. especially Hispanics favor allowing immi- Republicans also argue that Obama is outcome when asked if a future Republican Beyond that, their hopes of reversing his grants to remain in the country and work forfeiting any chance of being able to work president might reverse Obama’s actions, month in a bitter run-off, a conservative magazine pub- policies appear to be either a years-long law- even if here illegally. Conservatives tend to with Congress to achieve immigration potentially subjecting millions who step for- lished allegations by detained former Petrobras executive suit or the 2016 presidential election. prefer deportation. “The critics are going to reform. Democrats counter that it’s been ward now to get work permits to being Paulo Roberto Costa accusing Rousseff - a former Petrobras Neither of those is likely to satisfy the call it amnesty,” Sen Dick Durbin predicted about 17 months since the Senate passed deported in the future. “I wish that person board chair - of knowing about the kickbacks. She denied it tea party adherents in Congress - or the correctly on Thursday in advance of Obama’s the bipartisan bill. Since then, opponents in luck,” Reid said. —AP and vowed Thursday not to interfere with the wide-ranging Republican presidential contenders vying investigation. “I do not have, never have had and never will for support among party activists who will have any tolerance for corruptors or the corrupt. We want play an outsized role in early primaries and the investigation to be total,” she said, vowing that “Brazil caucuses just over a year away. “We alone, I will emerge much stronger from this process, for having say it openly, we the Senate are waiting in respected the rules of the state of law we live in.” our duty to stop this lawless administration Despite her combative response, new allegations and its unconstitutional amnesty,” said one emerge daily regarding a scandal which Costa says saw of them, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. In remarks “political agents,” including PT officials and members of on the Senate floor, according to his office, coalition allies, receive three percent of the value of over- he was channeling Cicero, the ancient priced contracts. Some of his evidence to a judge found its Roman orator. way onto YouTube. In a portion of the oration that Cruz did not mention, Cicero referred to a Roman Scandal, Recession Senate decree calling for a conspirator “The accusations negatively impact expectations against the Roman republic “to be put to regarding the economy,” Rafael Cortez, analyst with death this instant”. More than 2,000 years Tendencias consultancy, told AFP. “They can affect hoped- later, impeachment in the House and a trial for investment in infrastructure,” a major second-term chal- in the Senate stand as the sole established lenge for Rousseff with Brazil in dire need of road, port and remedy against high crimes and misde- airport upgrades, Cortez noted, especially with the eyes of meanors by any president. the world turning to Rio for the 2016 Olympics. “If some 70 House Speaker John Boehner and politicians - senators, lawmakers, governors - are implicat- Senate leader Mitch McConnell want none ed this will surely make life difficult for a government of that. Nor are they interested in provok- which needs political calm in 2015 to refloat the economy ing a government shutdown as a way to and regain business confidence,” said Ricardo Ribeiro of block spending needed to carry out consultancy MCM. Obama’s order, viewing that as a poor way The Petrobras affair comes with the world’s seventh- to embark on a new era of Republican con- largest economy in recession, facing rising inflation as trol of Congress. “We’re considering a vari- growth hovers close to zero. Rousseff has yet to unveil her ety of options. But make no mistake. When new cabinet - the market notably awaits a new finance the newly elected representatives of the minister it hopes will set a new, less interventionist, course. people take their seats, they will act,” said McConnell, who will become majority Political World in Shock leader when his party assumes control of When the Petrobras scandal first broke, politicians the Senate in January. queued up to deny involvement. But as more information Led by Boehner, House Republicans on US President Barack Obama delivers remarks on his executive action on immigration at Del Sol High School in Las has emerged following a swathe of arrests of businessmen Friday filed a lawsuit accusing Obama of Vegas on Friday. —AP “the political community has shuddered,” says Igor Grielow, columnist with Folha daily newspaper. Some of those detained in recent days have agreed to cooperate with investigators as they seek a plea bargain agreement -some- Israeli strike threat ‘diplomatic card’ thing that is rare in Brazil - to reduce an eventual sentence. As yet, the dozens detained have not given political names. That will only follow later - probably next year - in the By Jean-Luc Renaudie strophic” and worse than no deal at all. Israeli media in under the guise of its civilian activities - an ambition the Supreme Court. “Revealing these names will come at a high March carried an apparently leaked report saying that Islamic republic has denied. Nuclear expert Ephraim cost and ensure the political atmosphere remains febrile,” espite Israeli threats of a strike on Iran if world pow- Netanyahu and Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon had Asculai, formerly a senior official at the Israel Atomic Ribeiro predicted. ers fail to halt its nuclear drive at talks entering an ordered the military to earmark a budget reserve of nearly Energy Commission, said Israel “has every interest in play- In welcoming the investigation, Rousseff can point to Dendgame in Vienna, experts see the sabre-rattling $3 billion for a possible offensive against Iranian nuclear ing the diplomatic card so that international sanctions on previous attempts at squashing political impropriety. When as largely diplomatic brinkmanship. With Monday’s dead- facilities. In public, Yaalon took a swipe at Israel’s US ally. Iran are not lifted”. “In the event that an agreement is she first took office in 2011, she removed scandal-tainted line for a lasting agreement fast approaching, Israel has “The United States began negotiations with the Iranians, reached Israel will not be able to attack a country that has politicians, including ministers. But, says Castello Branco, been keeping up pressure on the five permanent members but unfortunately in what became a Persian bazaar, an accord with the United States.” political reality forced her to soften that line as “towards of the UN Security Council and Germany which are Iranians are the best,” he said. Analysts say Israel has the military capabilities to strike the end of her first term she needed political support to involved in the negotiations. Israel, the region’s sole if Israel has strongly opposed the negotiations with its Iran if it wants to, and is also bolstering its missile defences. ensure re-election”. —AFP undeclared nuclear-armed state, sees itself as the first archenemy, and has said repeatedly that it is prepared to go In 2007, Israeli planes are believed to have struck an unde- potential target if Iran develops an atomic bomb, and has it alone if necessary with pre-emptive military action clared Syrian nuclear facility although the Jewish state never warned against striking what it describes as a “bad deal” against Iran’s nuclear facilities. But Ephraim Kam, of Israel’s confirmed its involvement. In September this year, Israel said with Tehran. Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), said there is it had successfully conducted a joint test with the United All articles appearing on these If an agreement is signed that leaves Iran on the thresh- almost no chance of Israel launching an offensive against States of an upgraded Arrow 2 ballistic missile interception pages are the personal opinion of old of becoming a nuclear power, “we will preserve all the Islamic republic. “For the past year the Americans system over the Mediterranean Sea. The system, designed to options and all our rights to do what we see fit to defend haven’t talked about the military option,” he said. “If the counter long-range missiles, has successfully intercepted the writers. Kuwait Times takes no Israel,” Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said this week. negotiations are extended, of which there is a strong missiles similar to Iran’s Shihab-3 in a variety of test condi- responsibility for views expressed But Israel “does not want war”, said Emily Landau, director chance, Israel cannot allow itself to go into action alone tions. therein. Kuwait Times invites read- of an arms control project at Tel Aviv University’s Jaffee while the Americans continue discussions with the Iranians. “Israel has the means to attack and cause severe dam- ers to voice their opinions. Please Centre for Strategic Studies. “By brandishing the threat of Israel has the capacity to delay the Iranian nuclear program age to Iran,” said Ephraim Halevy, a former head of the send submissions via email to: opin- military intervention Israel is counting on the deterrent by several years, but not to reduce it to nothing,” he said. 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Such a deal, after 12 years of rising tensions, is aimed the game by showing their strength without actually using with the capability to enrich uranium would be “cata- at easing fears that Tehran will develop nuclear weapons it,” he added. —AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 SPORTS

Mamat storms clear in Manila Philippines beat Laos 4-1 Shehzad fit for NZ ODIs MANILA: Singapore veteran Mardan Mamat will take a four shot lead into the HANOI: Winger Patrick Reichlet scored twice as the Philippines fought LAHORE: Pakistan received some good news on their injured key players yes- final round of the Asian Tour’s $1 million Manila Masters after firing a super six- back from a goal down to beat Laos 4-1 in the opening match of the terday with opener Ahmed Shehzad set to return for the limited over series under-par 66 yesterday. The 47-year-old began the third round tied at the top AFF Suzuki Cup yesterday. Khampheng Sayavutthi opened the scoring against New Zealand. with South Korean Wang Jeung-hun (77) but the Singaporean burst out of the for the underdogs with a sublime, curling free-kick in the 21st minute Shehzad, 22, suffered a minor skull fracture during the first Test against New blocks with four straight birdies to move clear. as Laos threatened an upset at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi. Zealand in Abu Dhabi on November 10 after being hit by a bouncer from seamer Further birdie threes came at the ninth and 11th before he dropped his first But the diminutive side were pegged back five minutes before half- Corey Anderson. Shehzad made a career-best 176 in the match. He was ruled out shot of the day at the 12th only to get it back at the par-five last for a three-day time when Filipino rightback Simone Rota rose highest to head home a of the remaining two Tests but Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said he would be fit total of 17-under 199. “I got off to a great start which kind of gave me a good corner from the right. for the two Twenty20 matches and five one-day internationals which follow the cushion,” Mamat said. “I kept myself in my own zone. I knew I had to stay calm Former Chelsea youngster Phil Younghusband then took advantage Tests next month. “Shehzad was examined by a surgeon on Wednesday with to maintain my lead. I had to keep myself comfortable which is key for me to of some slack Laos marking to put the Filipinos 2-1 ahead in first half regard to injury which showed he has mild tenderness over the frac- playing well. I managed to do that and I am happy.” stoppage time with a neat header from a looping cross. ture site. On inspection, there is no obvious asymmetry although Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat will join Mamat in the final Laos enjoyed some dangerous moments on the counter in the sec- there is mild swelling,” the PCB said in a statement. “A review has group on Sunday after the reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit ond half but the Philippines always looked more likely to add to their been planned tomorrow. He has been advised to avoid contact winner hit a 68 on Saturday for his third round in the 60s. lead and German born Reichelt did just that in the 77th minute before sports for a period of six weeks but he can start his physical Frenchman Lionel Weber hit a brilliant 64 to jump up to third converting Younghusband’s cross at the end to complete the scoring. workout from next week.” The first Twenty20s against New on 12-under while American Berry Henson (64) and Nicholas “For about 25 minutes we really struggled in the first half but then Zealand will be played in Dubai on December 4. However mid- Fung (68) of Malaysia were on 10-under, seven back of Mamat. the rest of the game we created more chances and the victory for us is dle-order batsman Sohaib Maqsood has been ruled out of the The Singaporean has won three times on Asian Tour, includ- ok,” Philippines coach Tom Dooley said. limited over series due to a wrist injury sustained while playing ing the 2012 Philippine Open, but has failed to hit the Co-hosts Vietnam, winners of the Southeast Asian Championships for Pakistan ‘A’ against the United Arab Emirates last month. heights this year and is 74th in the Order of Merit race in 2008, host Indonesia later yesterday. Defending champions and co- Paceman Wahab Riaz has recovered from the knee injury he with the top 60 retaining playing privileges for next hosts Singapore take on Thailand in Group A action today after received in a one-day match against Australia last month and will season. —Reuters Myanmar face Malaysia. — Reuters be available for the limited over series. —AFP NHL teams slowly embracing advance statistics

NEW YORK: Far removed from punishing “Over the long run, we should see the hits on the ice, the real crunching in the better teams holding the puck in the offen- NHL these days is being done in front sive zones longer and getting the puck out offices around the league with the numbers of their defensive zones faster,” he said. involved in the complex, lengthy calcula- “That’s sort of what I found. The metric I cre- tions of analytics. ated correlates pretty highly with the num- The “Moneyball” approach popularized ber of points in the standings.” in baseball has slowly become as much a Ventura’s stat could become the next big part of the NHL as the breakaway. More and thing in the NHL. Or it could take years for more teams are turning to the same kind of some teams to adapt. “Hockey’s such a free- analytics that have taken over Major League flowing game that it’s hard to determine Baseball when they assess talent, players automatically where each player is at each and performance. point of the game,” he said. “It’s not surpris- Never heard of Corsi and Fenwick statis- ing that hockey has been slower in adopt- tics? And you call yourself a fan? It’s a new ing analytics.” era in the NHL and - much like in baseball - The hard-liners agree that fancy math there’s a still a divide between the new should go the way of Fox’s glowing puck. school thinkers and the hockey lifers stew- “There are guys that leave people on the ice ing at the thought that newfangled stats in bad situations and don’t get punished for could ever replace gut feel in building a it in terms of the numbers,” Washington Stanley Cup championship roster. Take Capitals coach Barry Trotz said. “What ana- Philadelphia, for example. lytics doesn’t show for me is when the The franchise known for decades as the game’s on the line, when games or impor- Broad Street Bullies now has more use for tant situations happen, it doesn’t show me an extra set of pocket protectors than who’s going to win them.” The Sabres were rough-and-tumble goons. at the forefront of analytics with stats devel- “Analytics is where we’re going,” general oped by Corsi. He has moved on to St. Louis, manager Ron Hextall said. “You can’t over- leaving the heavy lifting in the front office value it, but in my mind it’s going to to Jason Nightingale. The Pittsburgh become more and more and more valuable, Penguins hired Jason Karmanos as vice I think in all sports. It’s another tool. Why president of hockey operations in June to not use every tool available? You still need be their analytics guru. The Blue Jackets eyes on hockey players. You need that. I turned to Josh Flynn. The Capitals hired Tim don’t think that will ever change, but the Barnes. The Flyers use Ian Anderson. The PITTSBURGH: Penguins’ Steve Downie (23) collides with New York Islanders Johnny Boychuk (55) along the boards during the third period of an analytics, I wouldn’t say it’s a huge part, but Maple Leafs hired Kyle Dubas, a twen- NHL hockey game. — AP it’s going to get bigger and bigger.” The tysomething former player’ agent without Flyers, Toronto, Buffalo, Columbus, the Los any previous NHL experience. Angeles Kings and others are leading the Teams have largely refused to make the Islanders down Penguins charge in using a new lens at scoping out analytics experts available to the media for the way players are judged. The key fear they’ll expose classified ideas. Most PITTSBURGH: Kyle Okposo scored in the third thought is, there are other ways to scout a advanced stats debunk the idea that the round of the shootout, sending the New York NHL results/standings player than the traditional means of goals, oldest stats are still the most reliable. Islanders to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh saves, plus/minus ratio and puck possession Ventura said he found in his research that Penguins on Friday night. time. hits and blocked shots - bread and butter Sidney Crosby and New York’s Frans Nielsen NY Islanders 5, Pittsburgh 4 (SO); Boston 4, Columbus 3 (So); New Jersey 2, Edmonton 0. Here are some of the stats that are for many NHL general managers - tend to scored in the second round and Islanders goal- becoming part of the lexicon: be overrated. Western Conference Eastern Conference tender Chad Johnson stopped Brandon Sutter. Pacific Division Atlantic Division • Fenwick Percentage: The percentage of “If you hit someone, that means you did- Okposo deked to his forehand, slipping a shot Montreal 15 5 1 59 52 31 unblocked shots (on goal or missed) taken n’t have the puck before. Not having the WL OTLGFGAPTS that hit off Marc-Andre Fleury’s pad and into the Anaheim 12 4 5 58 53 29 Tampa Bay 13 6 2 75 59 28 by the player’s team; also known as FF%. puck is bad,” Ventura said. And blocked net for the win. Boston 13 8 0 57 52 26 • Corsi: Named for former Buffalo Sabres shots? Vancouver 13 6 1 61 60 27 Detroit 10 4 5 54 45 25 Fleury, who was seeking his 300th career win, Los Angeles 11 5 4 53 44 26 Ottawa 9 5 4 50 47 22 goaltending coach Jim Corsi, this stat tracks “Not that it’s bad to block shots, but if had 29 saves. Matt Martin, Nikolay Kulemin and Toronto 10 8 2 63 62 22 shot attempts for and against taken by a you have a lot of blocked shots, it means Calgary 12 7 2 66 57 26 Ryan Strome scored in an impressive flurry in the San Jose 10 9 3 59 60 23 Florida 7 5 5 38 44 19 team or player. It’s the sum of a team or your team rarely has the puck when you’re first, helping the Islanders to the early lead. Buffalo 5 13 2 34 69 12 player’s goals, shots on net, shots that miss on the ice,” he said. Arizona 8 10 2 49 62 18 Metropolitan Division Strome also had two assists. The Islanders have Edmonton 6 12 2 48 67 14 Pittsburgh 13 3 2 68 40 28 the net and shots that are blocked. There’s really no stopping the move- won seven of eight. Patric Hornqvist forced over- NY Islanders 13 6 0 64 56 26 • League-Wide Success Rate: The league- ment. The Stanley Cup champion Kings Central Division time with his 10th goal of the year for the Nashville 12 5 2 54 40 26 Washington 9 7 3 55 52 21 wide shooting percentage from that area of serve as a blueprint for finding undervalued Penguins, who had won three in a row. Brandon NY Rangers 8 7 4 52 58 20 the ice in the time frame selected. players and consistently ranking among the St. Louis 12 6 1 50 39 25 New Jersey 9 9 2 49 56 20 Sutter, Blake Comeau and Nick Spaling also Chicago 11 7 1 55 39 23 Philadelphia 7 9 2 53 58 16 • PDO: The sum of a player’s on-ice league leaders in FenClose (the percentage scored. Carolina 6 10 3 45 58 15 shooting percentage and on-ice save per- of unblocked shot attempts a team takes in Winnipeg 10 8 3 43 47 23 Minnesota 11 7 0 53 41 22 Columbus 6 11 2 47 68 14 centage. a game when the score is within one goal or BRUINS 4, BLUE JACKETS 3 Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one Sam Ventura, a 26-year-old Ph.D candi- tied). It’s up to a team’s stats whiz to convey Dallas 7 9 4 56 68 18 point in the standings and are not included in Alex Khokhlachev scored the winner in the Colorado 6 9 5 49 64 17 the loss column (L). date at Carnegie Mellon, co-founded the what’s important in clear terms to the guys seventh shootout round in his second NHL analytics blog War On Ice. Ventura has on the bench. game, leading Boston to the road win. become such a fan of NHL math, he has tin- “If I cross the blue line with possession of Khokhlachev was called up from the minors in regulation.Dennis Seidenberg scored on a 78- in his second shutout of the season. Adam kered with creating his own advanced stats, the puck, I don’t need to be a math major to on Thursday for insurance up the middle. His foot shot from the neutral zone, and Matt Fraser Henrique and Tuomo Ruutu scored for the working on a metric called zone transition know that the percentage of shots that I get forehand goal came after Niklas Svedberg and Daniel Paille also scored for Boston. Ryan Devils, who won for the third time in their last times. are going to be higher,” Trotz said. “Every stopped all seven Columbus shooters, including Johansen had a goal and two assists, and Sergei nine games. Eric Gelinas had two assists, and He used zone information (which zone a coach in the league wants to enter the zone the final one, Matt Calvert. The Bruins got three Bobrovsky had 38 saves for the Blue Jackets. Schneider recorded his 14th career shutout. The hit or shot may come from) and measured with possession of the puck, they really do. goals in the third period to overcome a 2-0 Oilers have lost five in a row for the second time how long it took for each team to transition And for us, when it gets thrown in a coach’s deficit, and then got the win after Columbus DEVILS 2, OILERS 0 this season. Viktor Fasth had 24 stops for between zones. face, you go, ‘Yeah, I get that.’” — AP pulled even on Jack Johnson’s goal with 7:13 left New Jersey’s Cory Schneider made 29 saves Edmonton. — AP NFL should realign after NFC South debacle

ATLANTA: The Atlanta Falcons won’t apologize for some- playing at home. how being in first place with a losing record. They The NFL, you see, gives the top four seeds in each con- shouldn’t have to. This one is on the NFL. ference to the division champions, regardless of whether a The league should seriously consider realignment - or, wild-card team - or, as was the case in the aforementioned at the very least, a revamping of the playoff system - to years - both wild-card teams have better records. prevent a repeat of this looming postseason embarrass- That’s certainly going to be the case again this season in ment: the Falcons or New Orleans Saints or whoever the NFC. The Falcons, in fact, could actually win the division emerges as champion of the woeful NFC South actually with a 6-10 record, having beaten no one outside the getting to host a first-round game when they have no busi- South. If that happens, they would still open the playoffs at ness playing after December. the Georgia Dome. Other than the World Series, where “It’s set up the way it is,” Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan home-field advantage is ridiculously based on which said with a shrug. “We’re not worried about what people league wins the All-Star Game, every other postseason say.” The NFL should be. series in every other sport gives that edge to the team with YOKOHAMA: Champion Takashi Miura lands his right to challenger Edgar Puerta of Mexico during their WBC super The playoffs are supposed to reward the best teams, the best record. featherweight title bout. — AP and no one would put Atlanta (4-6), New Orleans (4-6), The NBA saw the light a few years ago. Its six division Carolina (3-7-1) or Tampa Bay (2-8) in that group. champions are still guaranteed playoff berths and slotted Yep, even the Buccaneers are still in the postseason mix, into the top three seeds in each conference, but they don’t Miura batters Puerta to defend WBC crown a team that trailed the Falcons 56-0 early in the season and get home court if they team they’re paired against has a just doubled its win output with a victory over Washington. better mark. It’s past time for the NFL to adopt something TOKYO: Japan’s Takashi Miura battered into the sixth, a left-right to the body header also featuring a flyweight title “Normally this time of year, when you’re talking about similar. But that doesn’t go far enough. The current eight- Mexican challenger Edgar Puerta into opening him up for a crunching left to match between Nicaraguan champion that second win, you’re not throwing a lot of parties,” coach division alignment and scheduling format should be submission with a sixth-round techni- the jaw which forced the referee to step Roman Gonzalez and Rocky Fuentes of Lovie Smith quipped. “But for us, to be two wins out of first scrapped immediately, since it clearly breeds these sort of cal knockout yestesterd to successfully in. “It’s a relief,” a beaming Miura told the Philippines, who failed to live up to place in the win column, that is big.” It’s not like this is all travesties. With only four teams in each division, and just defend his World Boxing Council super reporters after dominating the fight in his hard-man name, also winding up that unusual, either. six of 16 games against division opponents, it’s really not featherweight title for the third time. Yokohama. “He was a tough opponent. the victim of a sixth-round TKO. In the last six years, three mediocre teams - San Diego in all that farfetched to have wind up with a wretched group The 30-year-old overpowered the I’d like to have finished him off earlier A devastating uppercut from top-ranked challenge, sending him to but it doesn’t always go to plan. I still Gonzalez sent the challenger sprawling 2008 and Denver in 2011 with 8-8 records, Seattle in 2010 such as the NFC South. the canvas in the first round before fin- have a few things I need to improve on. to complete a successful first title at 7-9 - not only made the playoffs at the expense of more- The NFL should go back to the six-division alignment ishing Puerta off with a ferocious flurry I wasn’t completely happy.” defence for the South American in deserving teams, but won their opening playoff games that worked just fine for so many years before the league of punches two minutes, 15 seconds The fight was part of a WBC double- another one-sided bout. —AFP against superior opponents largely because they were expanded to 32 teams. —AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 SPORTS Stenson, Cabrera-Bello go three clear in Dubai

DUBAI: World number four Henrik Stenson and Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen (69). is on track to successfully defend his title at It was a bit of a battle for Stenson early in the DP World Tour Championship, but he will the day, when he three-putted for par from have to shake off the red-hot Rafael Cabrera- 20 feet on the par-5 second, and then need- Bello after yesterday’s third round. The ed to make and up-and-down for par on the Spanish world number 104 shot a seven- third before a chip-in for his first birdie of the under par 65 - the low round of the day for a day on the fourth. second successive day - and finished on 14- After another missed birdie chance on under par 202 after 54 holes, the same as the par-5 seventh hole, where he failed to make a four-footer putt, the 38-year-old shifted gears and made three birdies coming in for his 68. Stenson, who is yet to win a tournament this year despite a solid season, said: “It’s a great championship, this one, and of course it would mean a lot to me to defend, and to get a win this season. “It’s still been a good one, but still at the end of the year when we assess it, we will always look at the trophies and there has not been any yet. “We’ll try and make it happen, but there are a lot of strong players out there and Rafa seems to be on fire. We’ll see if we can hold him off tomorrow. “I struck it nicely today. I would say I was back to hitting it really good and had quite a few chances, but wasn’t as hot on the greens as I was yesterday. Left a couple shots out there but all in all, I’ll take that round. I am still in the race.” Cabrera-Bello, who needed just 21 putts to go through his round, fin- PHILADELPHIA: 76ers center Henry Sims (right) stands near after knocking the ball away from Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) as he ished with four birdies in his last five holes. drives to the basket in the first half on an NBA basketball game. — AP And the Spaniard said his strong short game saved what could have been an ugly round. “It’s been a little crazy round, because I haven’t felt I’ve played perfect at all. I had to Suns scorch 76ers, work really, really hard, especially at the beginning. “I just managed to hang in there,” said Cabrera-Bello, winner of the 2012 Desert Classic. “I end up shooting three?under on the front nine and I could Wizards roll have easily shot two or three over, which DUBAI: Henrik Stenson plays during The was very good. And short game and putting DP World Tour Championship, held at has been unbelievable, probably the best PHILADELPHIA: Isaiah Thomas scored 23 points SPURS 121, TIMBERWOLVES 92 rolled past the struggling Los Angeles Lakers. Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. — AP day of my life for short game.” McIlroy also and Markieff Morris had 18 to lead the Phoenix Tony Parker scored 28 points in 25 minutes The Mavericks won their sixth straight did not have the best start when he could Suns past the winless Philadelphia 76ers 122-96 and San Antonio cruised past short-handed game overall and fourth in a row against the Stenson, who shot a bogey-free round of 68. not make a birdie in the first four holes, but on Friday night. Minnesota. Parker made 12 of 18 shots, including Lakers, who were swept by Dallas in the regu- It was the Swede’s 12th consecutive he appeared to be motoring along as he The Sixers have lost their first 12 games and all three of his 3-pointers, and Danny Green lar season for the first time in 2013-14. round in the 60s on the Earth course of shot to the top of the leaderboard with four are just six losses shy of matching the 2009-10 scored 18 points for the Spurs, who got an easy Nowitzki, Monta Ellis and Chandler Parsons Jumeirah Golf Estates. The leading duo are birdies in the next six holes. New Jersey Nets for worst start in NBA history. night with a game against the Brooklyn Nets at were a combined 23 of 33 from the field as the now three clear of Englishman Justin Rose, But he then hit two wayward shots off Philadelphia is also three away from matching home on Saturday. Mavericks had season highs in points, shoot- who leads the chasing pack at 205 following the tee on the 13th and 14th and was penal- the 1972-73 team for worst start (0-15) in fran- Anthony Bennett scored a career-high 20 ing percentage (62 percent) and assists (37). a round of 68. World number one Rory ized with back-to-back double bogeys. chise history and could challenge that squad for points for the Timberwolves, who had just 10 Parsons had 21 points and Ellis scored 20. McIlroy once again endured a difficult day. “I definitely felt like I played better than the worst 82-game season (9-73) in NBA history. healthy players after announcing earlier in the Kobe Bryant missed his first eight shots and The 2012 champion, who is already assured yesterday, even though the score is the The Sixers actually led 27-26 at the end of the day that Kevin Martin will be out indefinitely was 6 of 22 for 17 points. Jeremy Lin had 18 to of becoming the European number one for same,” said McIlroy. “The 12th and 13th, obvi- first quarter until the Suns rolled toward the rout. with a fractured right wrist. The Wolves were also lead the Lakers, who came in with their first the season by winning the Race to Dubai, ously, ruined that scorecard a little bit. If I The Suns shot 69 percent in the first half and eas- missing starters Ricky Rubio, Nikola Pekovic and two-game winning streak. made rare back-to-back double bogeys en had not had those two holes, I would be ily shook off the early challenge to win their third Thaddeus Young and backup big man Ronny route to a two-under par 70. McIlroy will right up there in the lead. straight game. Michael Carter-Williams led the Turiaf. WARRIORS 101, JAZZ 88 start the final round four shots behind “It makes life a little more difficult for Sixers with 18 points. The Spurs shot 54.8 percent, including 61.9 Andre Iguodala scored 17 points, Harrison Stenson and Cabrera-Bello, tied for fourth on myself tomorrow, but hopefully I can get off percent (13 of 21) from 3-pointers, and out- Barnes had 14 points and 11 rebounds and the 10-under par with Frenchman Victor to a fast start and try to put pressure on the WIZARDS 91, CAVALIERS 78 rebounded the smaller Wolves 53-46. Golden State Warriors used a blistering start to Dubuisson (67), England’s Tyrell Hatton (68) guys ahead of me.” — AFP John Wall took over in the third quarter and beat the Utah Jazz 101-88 for its fourth straight finished 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds GRIZZLIES 117, CELTICS 100 win. After a four-day layoff, the Warriors as Washington knocked LeBron James and Marc Gasol matched his career high with 32 showed no signs of rust. They led 28-13 at the Ciganda, Granada Cleveland back below .500 with the Cavaliers’ points and Zach Randolph added 16 points and end of the first quarter, 54-32 at the half and third straight loss. Resuming a rivalry that 16 rebounds to lead Memphis. 85-57 entering the fourth. peaked last decade when the Wizards and James’ Jon Leuer had a season-high 19 points, and Golden State (9-2) is off to its best start in tied in Naples Cavaliers met three consecutive years in the play- Mike Conley finished with 15 points and eight 41 years. Enes Kanter scored 18 points, and offs - it was so intense that both Jay-Z and Soulja assists for the Grizzlies, who shot 53 percent Gordon Hayward had 12 points and five NAPLES: Michelle Wie suddenly is in a posi- two shots out of the lead. Boy got involved - the Wizards grabbed a majori- from the field. Gasol led the way, going 13 for rebounds for a young Jazz team that’s strug- tion to consider a million ways how a great “All I want is an opportunity, a chance,” Wie ty of the 50-50 rebounds and capitalized on the 22. Kelly Olynyk led Boston with 18 points. gling against top competition. Utah (5-8) year can get even better. On a tough day that said. “I’m really proud of myself for giving defensive woes that have hurt Cleveland. Jared Sullinger had 13 points, Jeff Green hasn’t beaten a team that currently has a win- only rewarded the best shots, Wie holed out myself that today. I just want to go out there James scored 22 points on 8-for-21 shooting, added 12, while Avery Bradley and Marcus ning record. for eagle with a pitching wedge on her way to tomorrow and put myself in a great position but Cleveland committed 19 turnovers, shot 36 a 5-under 67 that moved her up high enough for Sunday. That’s all I want, and that’s all I’m percent and scored a season-low in points. James on the leaderboard Friday at the CME Group asking for. Whatever happens, happens.” was never below .500 more than 10 games into a NBA results/standings Tour Championship to get into position for a She did get some help from the top three. season during his four seasons with the Miami $1 million bonus. Lewis, who opened with a 69 and was only Heat, but he and the Cavaliers are now 5-6. Orlando 105, Charlotte 100; Phoenix 122, Philadelphia 96; Atlanta 99, Detroit 89; Toronto 124, Carlota Ciganda of Spain took advantage three shots out of the lead, struggled with Milwaukee 83; Memphis 117, Boston 100; San Antonio 121, Minnesota 92; Brooklyn 94, of a putting lesson from Spanish great Jose distance control in the blustery conditions Oklahoma City 92; Washington 91, Cleveland 78; Dallas 140, LA Lakers 106; Denver 117, New MAGIC 105, HORNETS 100 Orleans 97; Golden State 101, Utah 88; Portland 105, Chicago 87. Maria Olazabal to make five birdies for a 67 and had to chip in for birdie and make a Evan Fournier scored 21 points, Tobias Harris that gave her a share of the lead with Julieta tough par putt on the 18th to salvage a 74. had 17 points and 16 rebounds as Orlando rallied Eastern Conference Western Conference Granada of Paraguay, who scrambled for a 71. He was six shots out of the lead. from 23 points down at halftime to hand Atlantic Division Northwest Division They were at 7-under 137 going into the Park couldn’t get a putt to drop. She also Charlotte its fourth straight loss. W L PCT GB Portland 9 3 .750 - weekend at the Tiburon Golf Club. had a 74. Ko had another 71 and was five The Magic trailed by 15 entering the fourth Toronto 10 2 .833 - Denver 5 7 .417 4 shots behind. “Six back is not a horrible posi- Brooklyn 5 7 .417 5 quarter, but Willie Green sparked a comeback by Utah 5 8 .385 4.5 tion,” Lewis said. “I don’t think anybody is run- Boston 4 7 .364 5.5 Minnesota 3 8 .273 5.5 ning away with this thing. I think it’s going to scoring all nine of his points in the final period. NY Knicks 3 10 .231 7.5 Nikola Vucevic had 14 points and 10 rebounds Oklahoma City 3 11 .214 7 end up being pretty bunched up at the end Philadelphia 0 12 0 10 Pacific Division and probably a playoff on Sunday. I’m right and Elfrid Payton had 16 points for Orlando on 7- Central Division Golden State 9 2 .818 - where I need to be. I’m trying not to think for-11 shooting. Al Jefferson had 24 points and Chicago 8 5 .615 - LA Clippers 7 4 .636 2 about player of the year and all that stuff. It’s 11 rebounds, and Kemba Walker added 15 points Milwaukee 7 6 .538 1 Phoenix 8 5 .615 2 up there, but trying not to think about it.” and 12 rebounds for the struggling Hornets. Cleveland 5 6 .455 2 Lewis can sweep all the significant awards Charlotte had a chance to climb out of the cellar Indiana 5 7 .417 2.5 Sacramento 7 5 .583 2.5 at this LPGA Tour finale provided she finishes in the Southeast Division but was outscored 41- Detroit 3 10 .231 5 LA Lakers 3 10 .231 7 ahead of Park, and so far she is three shots 21 in the fourth quarter and lost for the sixth Southeast Division Southwest Division ahead. Not to be forgotten is that $1 million time in the last seven games. Gary Neal added 17 Washington 8 3 .727 - Memphis 11 2 .846 - packaged in $100 in a glass case that they points for Charlotte. Atlanta 6 5 .545 2 Dallas 10 3 .769 1 posed with on the eve of the tournament. Miami 6 6 .500 2.5 Houston 9 3 .750 1.5 Along with prize money, the winner of the HAWKS 99, PISTONS 89 Orlando 6 8 .429 3.5 San Antonio 8 4 .667 2.5 Race to CME Globe will receive the largest sin- Jeff Teague scored a season-high 28 points Charlotte 4 9 .308 5 New Orleans 6 5 .545 4 gle-day payoff in the history of women’s golf. and Atlanta recovered after blowing a 19-point The first step is to try to catch the leaders. lead. Paul Millsap had 15 points and 12 rebounds Thornton finished with 11 points each. Evan TRAIL BLAZERS 105, BULLS 87 Ciganda was home in Spain last week when for Atlanta, which snapped a two-game skid. Turner added 10. Memphis never trailed in the Damian Lillard had 21 points and nine assists she called Olazabal and asked him for a les- Detroit had rallied after trailing 70-51 in the game and led by 21 in the fourth quarter, the before sitting out the fourth quarter as the son. “We stay there like three hours on the third quarter. Backup point guard D.J. Augustin, advantage fueled by a 9-0 run. Portland Trail Blazers built a big lead and beat putting green, just hitting putts,” Ciganda said. “He told me a few things and it seems who had 14 points, led the comeback as Detroit the Chicago Bulls 105-87. like it’s working, so I’m pretty happy. I have to pulled even with a 14-0 run that began late in NETS 94, THUNDER 92 LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 points and nine thank him. Then we played last Friday before the third quarter and continued into the final Jarrett Jack scored 23 points to help rebounds for the Blazers, who led by as many as coming here, so it was really nice to play. He’s period. Augustin had back-to-back baskets as the Brooklyn Nets end a five-game losing streak. 28 points for their sixth straight victory. Rookie NAPLES: Michelle Wie putts on No. 16, Pistons pulled even at 74-74 with 8:31 remaining. Reggie Jackson, who led the Thunder with 21 Nikola Mirotic had season highs with 24 points during the second round of the LPGA’s so passionate about golf. It just his life.” Horford answered with a layup as Atlanta points, missed what would have been a game- and 11 rebounds for the Bulls. Chicago lost for- CME Group Tour Championship golf And how did that match turn out? tournament at Tiburon Golf Club. — AP Ciganda teamed with a Challenge Tour player reclaimed the lead for good and eventually winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Thunder ward Taj Gibson in the third quarter when he in Europe, their best ball against Olazabal. pushed the advantage back to 10 points. lost their fifth straight and have the league’s sprained his left ankle. The Bulls were already Morgan Pressel, who rallied on the back “We won on the last hole,” she said. “But it was second-longest losing streak. limited without Derrick Rose, who missed his nine Thursday to overcome a rugged start, tough.” Pressel was 3 over through 10 holes in RAPTORS 124, BUCKS 83 Deron Williams scored 17 points, Brook fourth straight game with a sore left hamstring. shot a 66 and was one shot out of the lead. the opening round when she battled back for Lou Williams scored a season-high 22 points, Lopez had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Pau Gasol missed his third game with a left calf All of them would love to win the LPGA a 72. She was headed for another slow start Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points and 12 Mirza Teletovic added 13 points for the Nets. strain. Tour season finale because it’s a big title with Friday until knocking in a 15-foot par putt on rebounds, and Toronto narrowly missed match- Serge Ibaka had 16 points and 10 rebounds, a $500,000 check for first place. None has a the third hole, and then she was on her way ing its largest margin of victory in franchise his- Anthony Morrow had 11 points and Steven NUGGETS 117, PELICANS 97 mathematical chance at the $1 million bonus to the best round of the day. tory. Kyle Lowry scored 20 points and Terrence Adams added 10 for the Thunder. Kenneth Faried and Arron Afflalo scored 19 for winning the points-based Race to CME Granada spent most her time swapping Ross had 13 as the Raptors wrapped up a fran- The Thunder, besieged by injuries all sea- points each, Wilson Chandler had 18 and the Globe. And that’s where Wie comes in. birdies with bogeys, though she stayed atop chise-record seven-game homestand at 6-1 and son and at times limited to eight active play- Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans Wie, who captured her first major this year the leaderboard. Sarah Jane Smith (69) and became the first Eastern Conference team to ers, finally got some depth. Andre Roberson 117-97 on Friday night. at Pinehurst No. 2 in the U.S. Women’s Open, Sandra Gal (71) joined Wie at 5-under 139, reach 10 wins. The Raptors’ biggest win was 96- started after playing limited minutes the pre- Danilo Gallinari had 17 points and JaVale is No. 4 in the Race to CME Globe. Only the while So Yeon Ryu had another 70 and was 54 victory over Miami on March 19, 2008. vious game and missing the seven games McGee 14 for the Nuggets, who have won four of top three players - Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park three shots out of the lead. Ryu is at No. 5 in and 17-year-old Lydia Ko - can win the $1 mil- the Race to CME Globe and is on the fringe on Williams connected on five of Toronto’s season- before that with a left foot sprain. Thunder their last five after starting the season 1-6. lion bonus simply by winning the tourna- contending for the big bonus. high 15 3-pointers, including one each at the end coach Scott Brooks used 10 players in the first Anthony Davis led the Pelicans with 18 points ment. Wie needs a little bit of help, only she The weekend is important for Wie to keep of the first and second quarters. Raptors rookie half, and Oklahoma City led 53-49 at the and nine rebounds. It was the first time in eight did most of the heavy lifting. Even though moving forward, and for Lewis, Park and Ko to Bruno Caboclo, making his career debut, hit a 3 break. games Davis has failed to eclipse 20 points. she made bogey on the par-5 opening hole start making up ground. “You can make up a at 6:01 of the fourth to put Toronto up 116-64 - Denver trailed 14-2 early but rallied to tie it at that irritated her, the 25-year-old from Hawaii lot of ground quickly,” Granada said. “But your giving the Raptors their largest lead in franchise MAVERICKS 140, LAKERS 106 18-all midway through the first. The Nuggets bounced back with her eagle on No. 7, birdies game has to be on. The toughness of the history. Jabari Parker scored 15 points and Ersan Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points in yet used an 11-0 run that spanned the first and sec- on the par 5s and a score that put her only course will show it.” — AP Ilyasova had 14 for the Bucks. another efficient shooting effort and Dallas ond quarters to take a 37-26 lead. — AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 SPORTS Radionova glides to second gold BORDEAUX: Russian teen Elena ice in her skate to the Moulin Rouge Radionova blew away her rivals as the soundtrack, but is also hoping to make 15-year-old glided to her second fig- the Grand Prix final after her silver ure skating gold of the season at the medal at Skate Canada. Trophee Eric Bompard yesterday. Kazakh Denis Ten, the Olympic The two-time world junior champi- bronze medallist, is leading the men’s on radiated on the ice in Bordeaux as event going into Saturday’s free skat- her leading rivals fell in their free ing final ahead of Japan’s Tatsuki skate, to take the title ahead of fellow Machida, the Skate America winner. Russian Julia Lipnitskaya and two-time In pairs, Russia’s Ksenia Stolbova winner Ashley Wagner of the United and Fedor Klimov lead the short pro- States. gramme as they bid for a second gold Radionova scored a total of 203.92 in a week after the Cup of Russia, points for her flawless skate to ahead of Chinese pairs Sui Wenjing Selections by Sergei Rachmaninov, to and Han Cong; and Wang Xuehan and book her spot in next month’s ISU Wang Lei. Grand Prix final in Barcelona after also France’s Gabriella Papadakis and winning gold in the season-opening Guillaume Cizeron, already winners of Skate America. the Cup of China, are leading in the She finished 18.74 points ahead of ice dancing ahead of Canada’s Piper Lipnitskaya, 16, who fell on a triple flip Gilles and Paul Poirier, and Madison in her skate to ‘Romeo and Juliet’, but Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of the who also looks set for the Barcelona United States. After Bordeaux, the finale after her second silver after the Grand Prix series concludes next week Cup of China. She scored 185.18 over- with the NHK Trophy at Osaka, with all with Wagner achieving 177.74. the top six skaters in each of the four ABU DHABI: Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany, who captured the pole position (right) second fastest time Mercedes driver Lewis Wagner won the French title in disciplines qualifying for the Grand Hamilton of Britain (left) wave to spectators after the qualifying session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. — AP 2012 and 2013 on the ice of Paris- Prix Final at Barcelona from December Bercy. But the 23-year-old also hit the 11-14. — AFP Rosberg takes pole for Formula One shootout

ABU DHABI: Nico Rosberg beat Lewis have a record-equalling 18th pole of the year firm the handling feedback on a circuit that Hamilton to pole position for the Abu Dhabi and their 12th front row lockout and eighth in was cooling rapidly. Grand Prix but admitted it was only a “small succession. The German firm are also the first Hamilton was quickest by one-tenth of a step” in his desperate battle to stop his arch- engine supplier to take every pole position in a second, despite two errors, before the flag fell rival teammate taking the Formula One drivers’ season since Ford in 1969. The most intense to signal an early exit for the bottom five. title yesterday. drama came at the end of the final run when That meant farewell to the two Caterhams Rosberg produced a lap 0.386 seconds Hamilton, who had clocked a best time of of Japan’s Kamui Kobayashi and rookie Briton faster than Hamilton to extend Mercedes’ 1:40.920 in the second session made minor Will Stevens, who were 19th and 20th respec- record breaking domination of the season errors as he clocked a final lap of 1:40.866. It tively. Ahead of them, out went Frenchman going into the double points finale. was not enough to overhaul Rosberg. Romain Grosjean and Venezuelan Pastor The 29-year-old German produced his best “I generally didn’t have the best of laps but I Maldonado in 16th and 18th places, sandwich- lap of the weekend when he most needed it, enjoyed the qualifying session,” said a calm ing Mexican Esteban Gutierrez of Sauber, who clocking 1min 40.480sec to finish ahead of Hamilton. “Tomorrow is going to be a special was 17th. In the next session, Hamilton Hamilton with Valtteri Bottas third for Williams. day.” Asked about how he will approach the became the first driver to go below 1min 41sec “It’s only one step, a very small step,” said first corner of the race, Hamilton said: “Same as with a 1:40.920 lap. Rosberg had to abort his Rosberg after claiming his 11th pole of the sea- every time.” Brazilian Felipe Massa was fourth lap after running off the circuit at Turn Nine, at son and 14th of his career. “This weekend is fastest in the second Williams, ahead of the end of a long straight, and when he about the championship, not about pole posi- Australian Daniel Ricciardo and his outgoing returned for another lap, he was 0.539 seconds tion. It would have been great if there was a Red Bull team-mate four-time champion off Hamilton’s time. Williams in between us, but that can always German Sebastian Vettel. Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff said happen tomorrow!” Russian Daniil Kvyat was seventh for Toro Hamilton had a “messy” qualifying lap, but did But Rosberg knows he will need a lot of luck Rosso ahead of Briton Jenson Button, who may not expect it to influence his race performance. to stop Hamilton taking his second world title be in his last race for McLaren, Finn Kimi Wolf insisted he would not give any instruc- on Sunday. The Briton leads the title race by 17 Raikkonen of Ferrari and Spaniard Fernando tions to the drivers-who have at times between points and Rosberg can only overtake by win- Alonso in his last race for Ferrari. the best of enemies this season-before their ning the race, or come second, and hope that After a hot, dry day, the session began at final showdown. “I won’t tell them anything Hamilton suffers a setback or fails to score in a sunset. The track temperature was 32 degrees anymore. They are in their own little bubble race where double points are being awarded Celsius but was falling as twilight approached. and concentrating on the race. I think we for the first time. Whatever the result, Both Mercedes drivers were out swiftly on should leave them in peace now to concen- Mercedes are already celebrating. The team super-soft tyres, evidence of their need to con- trate on tomorrow,” he said. —AFP BORDEAUX: Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov from Russia perform during the figure iceskating event at the 2014 Eric Bompard Trophy. — AFP IAAF Athletes Monfils propels of the Year MONACO: Pole vault indoor record holder Renaud Lavillenie of France and shot putter France back into Valerie Adams of New Zealand were named world athletes of the year on Friday. The 28-year-old Lavillenie succeeded Usain Davis Cup final Bolt after clearing 6.16 meters to take Sergei Bubka’s 21-year-old mark in February. The Frenchman also won 21 of the 22 competitions LILLE: Gael Monfils rose to the occasion as dropping the first two. he entered this year, securing victories in the he upset Roger Federer 6-1 6-4 6-3 to help Diamond Race and at the European France level the Davis Cup final with BACKHAND WINNER Championships. Switzerland 1-1 on Friday. But this time, roared on by a record “This season couldn’t have been better. This After Stan Wawrinka had given the Swiss 27,432 crowd that were kept quiet during is really the dream season for me. I can only a 1-0 lead by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1 Tsonga’s match, Monfils maintained his grip enjoy this and be very grateful to the whole 3-6 6-3 6-2, Monfils was at his best against to break for a 3-2 lead before finishing off athletics family,” Lavillenie said. “I think the the world number two who has struggled the contest on Federer’s serve with a stun- world record contributed to the award, but I recently with back problems. ning backhand winner down the line. Federer missed training this week after “It’s hard to say whether he is injured won other competitions too. I wasn’t as good being forced to withdraw from his ATP because I’m not necessarily looking at him,” as Valerie, I lost one competition, but 21 out of World Tour Final against Novak Djokovic in said Monfils. “But if he is here it is because 22 is not too bad in an event which is quite London today. “Clearly I did feel that I had he thinks he will beat you.” unpredictable.” not hit and played and moved at all for five Switzerland looked as if they were in the Lavillenie finished ahead of Qatari high days, and Gael played well,” Federer told a driving seat after Wawrinka’s defeat of jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim and marathon news conference. Tsonga who looked a pale shadow of his world record holder Dennis Kipruto Kimetto of “It’s not like I couldn’t play at all. Those normally aggressive self against the world Kenya.Adams, the Olympic champion, was who saw the match saw that it was a prop- number four. unbeaten while winning gold at the indoor er match and he was the better player at “I was confident. I showed him on the worlds and Commonwealth Games. The other the end.” Monfils, who had never beaten court that I was better than he was,” said women’s nominees were Ethiopian distance Federer on clay in four previous encoun- Wawrinka. Tsonga agreed with his rival. runner Genzebe Dibaba and Dutch double ters, won five games in a row as he whizzed “Stan was good today. He played a good sprint European champion Dafne Schippers. through the first set. Struggling with his match. That’s it. There is nothing to say real- “This is the icing on the cake for 2014,” she serve, the Swiss was broken again in the ly,” he said. The doubles will be played late said. “It’s been a year that’s been physically third game of the second set and his yesterday, with the reverse singles today on challenging but I’m proud to be here for New French rival showed no sign of weakening, the clay of the Pierre Mauroy stadium. MONACO: Shot putter from New Zealand Valerie Adams (right) and French pole vaulter Zealand and Oceania. There’s been a lot of pain sending his opponent chasing balls left, France, who last lifted the trophy in Renaud Lavillenie hold their 2014 Athlete of the Year Awards in Monaco. They were awarded but I love what I do, I love competing. I’m men- right and centre. It was not game over yet, 2001, are looking to win the Davis Cup for by the International Athletic Foundation (IAAF), during the 2014 World Athletics Gala tally strong and I’ve a high pain threshold so though, as Federer beat Monfils in five sets the 10th time while Switzerland are seek- Awards. — AP that makes it easier.” — AP in this year’s U.S. Open quarter-finals after ing their maiden title. -— Reuters Federer gets doubles call

LILLE: Roger Federer will team up with Stan been expected to ask Tsonga to partner titles in an illustrious career before retiring in Wawrinka in the doubles contest at the Davis Gasquet, but instead went with the Benneteau- 2006 — the year before Nishikori made his pro- Cup final against France in Lille late yesterday. Gasquet pairing. Meanwhile, former tennis fessional debut. The Swiss pair will go up against French duo great Andre Agassi yesterday backed Japanese “I’ve seen him play with that purpose. From a of Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau. The superstar Kei Nishikori to become a grand slam talent perspective, he’s very capable of winning 17-time Grand Slam champion Federer was winner, hailing him as one of the greatest shot- a grand slam. He’s dynamic and incredibly fast.” badly beaten in three sets by Gael Monfils in makers ever. Nishikori has climbed to number Agassi, who smacked several eye-popping the opening singles on Friday, while Wawrinka five in the world after a breakout year in which shots past Nishikori before going down 8-6 in beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four. he won four titles and reached US Open final, an abbreviated match, insisted that the But after the defeat Federer said that the but Agassi insisted it was only a matter of time Japanese had the weapons to topple the back injury that struck him last weekend in before the swashbuckling 24-year-old captures game’s big three of Novak Djokovic, Roger London was on the mend and he made himself one of the four majors.“Listen, he was one Federer and Rafael Nadal. available for doubles and singles. match away from US Open,” the former world “He beat Djokovic on the way to the US Swiss captain Severin Luthi opted to go with number one told AFP after going toe-to-toe Open final, and if he did it once he can do it his two top players - Olympic doubles champi- with Nishikori in an exhibition event in Tokyo. again,” said the flamboyant American, tipping ons in Beijing in 2008, but who have lost their “Probably the biggest reason for (not win- Nishikori to be at the forefront of any changing last four Davis Cup doubles outings. ning the title) was the physical wear and tear of the guard in men’s tennis. “There is always a The problem for the Swiss is that the two over the course of the tournament, and some- time for seasons to change and he’s positioned other players in the team-Marco Chiudinelli and times that’s a bit unlucky.” “There is no question to be the one to step in. He’s one of the few Michael Lammer-are ranked 206th and 508th in in my mind he believes he can win a slam,” players I would pay to go and watch, he’s that FRANCE: France’s Gael Monfils reacts as he plays Switzerland’s Roger Federer during the world. French captain Arnaud Clement had added Agassi, 44, who won eight grand slam good. —AFP the Davis Cup final in Lille. — AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 SPORTS Israel lifts ban on Arab-Jewish clash

JERUSALEM: Israeli police said Friday they previously refused to let the game go had overturned a ban on a football match ahead before Sakhnin could prove it would between the premier league’s only Arab be able to provide an emergency exit route club and predominantly Jewish Beitar for fans and organise a way for away sup- Jerusalem despite a wave of unrest. Today porters to arrive at the ground without cre- evening’s game between Bnei Sakhnin and ating “friction”. Beitar had been banned due to safety con- According to Beitar’s fan website, police cerns after a series of deadly attacks in east will allow only 400 away supporters to Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. attend the match. Public radio said they There is a history of racist violence by would arrive at the ground in eight buses some Beitar supporters who have clashed provided by Sakhnin, and that hundreds of with Sakhnin fans in the past. Last year security personnel would be on hand dur- some Beitar supporters, angered by the ing the game. signing of two Muslim players from Last month, Sakhnin was fined 15,000 Chechnya, torched their own club offices. shekels ($4,000, 3,000 euros) for paying Police said that Friday’s decision was tribute in an on-pitch ceremony to Azmi made when they saw that security had Bishara, an Arab-Israeli former MP who fled been “significantly” improved at Bnei Israel in 2007 after being accused of collab- Sakhnin’s stadium, which was built with orating with Lebanon’s Shiite militant millions of dollars in donations from Qatar. group Hezbollah. The Israel Football Association wel- The football association said the club comed the decision, and called on support- had violated regulations, and was guilty of ers to “act decently, (and) maintain sports- “unbecoming conduct” by getting involved manlike conduct and fair-play”. Police had in a political dispute. —AFP

Preview Reds won’t dwell on Palace

meltdown, says Rodgers SPAIN: Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez of Colombia (right) controls the ball during the La Liga soccer match against SD Eibar. —AP LONDON: Brendan Rodgers claims adamant he and his team are capable of Liverpool won’t be affected by the painful adapting to changing circumstances. “I’m memories of their disastrous meltdown not dogmatic. We’ve played various sys- Ronaldo’s double against Crystal Palace when they return to tems in my time here. We will always Selhurst Park today. explore different options. That’s my job as Rodgers’ side blew a three-goal lead as manager,” he said. “The adverse moments Palace staged a remarkable revival in the provide you with the opportunity to go final 11 minutes to shatter Liverpool’s and fight even harder. We can’t complain.” shatter Eibar dreams hopes of winning the Premier League title last season. That horror show in south INJURY PROBLEMS MADRID: Real Madrid saw off Basque minnows Isco passed up great chances to extend Madrid’s stood that they had been playing very well, win- London left then Liverpool striker Luis With injury-plagued striker Daniel Eibar’s dreams of a giant killing thanks to a lead early in the second period, but Los Blancos ning their last five games, and that made them Suarez in tears and the rest of his team- Sturridge sidelined for another six weeks Cristiano Ronaldo double to register their 14th did finally add a third when Benzema slammed an even more difficult opponent. Now we have mates ashen-faced as they returned to the with a thigh strain, Rodgers could have consecutive win in all competitions with a 4-0 home Rodriguez’s cut-back from close range. to recover well for the game against Olympiakos dressing room. done without seeing Mario Balotelli suffer victory yesterday. Earlier, Atletico Madrid bounced back from on Wednesday.” —AFP The Reds, without a win in three league a hamstring problem on international The European champions had more than a their surprise defeat to Real Sociedad before the games, don’t have to worry about ruining duty with Italy. touch of fortune in the first-half as James international break with a 3-1 win over Malaga. their title challenge this time as they are But Balotelli is yet to score a Premier Rodriguez headed home the opener despite The hosts looked on course for a comfortable Messi equals almost out of the race already after falling League goal since his move from AC Milan Ronaldo and Karim Benzema appearing to be in victory as Tiago nodded them into an early lead 15 points behind leaders Chelsea. and, even if he recovers in time to feature an offside position in the build-up to the goal. from Koke’s corner before Antoine Griezmann scoring record But Rodgers is hopeful his players will this weekend, Rodgers hinted former Ronaldo then doubled the lead himself with a tapped home at the end of a flowing move to use the opportunity to avenge their last Southampton striker Rickie Lambert is set mishit shot that looped beyond Xabi Irureta just double the lead just before half-time. of 251 goals encounter with Palace as a springboard for for more playing time after a quiet start to before the break. Benzema smashed home the Roque Santa Cruz briefly gave the visitors, a winning run. “Maybe the excitement to his spell at Anfield. third 20 minutes from time before Ronaldo who had won their previous five La Liga games, BARCELONA: Lionel Messi equalled the La claw back the goal difference gap to “A lot of the focus this season has been rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot. hope when he volleyed home Samu Castillejo’s Liga scoring record of 251 goals when he Manchester City overtook us when we on players who are injured and a player Victory restores Real’s four-point advantage wonderful cross 26 minutes from time, but their gave Barcelona a 1-0 lead with a free kick in played Palace last time,” Rodgers said as he who is no longer here (Luis Suarez),” over La Liga champions Atletico Madrid, who chances of a point dissipated when Samuel the 21st minute of yesterday’s match at reflected on that 3-3 draw. “But the dam- Rodgers said. “I need to ensure my time is moved into second with a 3-1 win over 10-man Sanchez was shown a second yellow card just home to Sevilla. age was always done in the Chelsea devoted to the players who are fit and Malaga earlier in the day. nine minutes later. The record was set by former Athletic defeat. That was the one that changed it available. “Rickie will get an opportunity However, Barcelona cam reclaim second Diego Godin wrapped up the three points as Bilbao striker Telmo Zarra in 1955 in the for us. now-we have so many games in an excit- place and move back to within two points of he powered home a header from close range Spaniard’s 15th and final season with the “It will be equally as tough against ing period and he will feature in those Real with a win over Sevilla later yesterday. seven minutes from time, but Atletico also end- Basque club. Zarra scored his 251 goals in Palace this time. Neil Warnock is a wonder- heavily.” Madrid were visiting the 5,000 capacity Ipurua ed the game with 10 men as captain Gabi picked 277 appearances, while Barca and ful manager with big experience. “But we Palace sit just one place above the rele- stadium for the first time in a league fixture and up his second booking of the afternoon in the Argentina captain Messi needed 289 games. —Reuters are looking to start off an exciting run with gation zone after losing four of their last were immediately put on the back foot by the closing stages. “It is always important to win,” a win. A key feature for us has been the five games, with problems in defence and side with a budget 30 times inferior to Carlo said Atletico boss Diego Simeone. “We under- spirit we’ve built up over the past couple attack giving Warnock plenty to work on Ancelotti’s star-studded squad. of years here. Players are giving me every- during the international break. Mikel Arruabarrena failed to make contact Spanish League results/standings thing.” Rodgers’ tactics have been called The Eagles have the second worst with an attempted volley when well-placed into question for the first time during his defensive record in the Premier League inside the area before Ander Capa’s side-footed effort was deflected just wide. Atletico Madrid 3 (Tiago 12, Griezmann 42, Godin 83) Malaga 1 (Santa Cruz 63); Eibar 0 Real reign, with West Ham manager Sam this season, with 20 goals conceded in 11 Madrid 4 (Rodriguez 23, Ronaldo 43, 83-pen, Benzema 70). Allardyce claiming the Reds chief isn’t flex- games, and Warnock is also frustrated his However, Madrid were also posing a threat with Gareth Bale particularly lively and Irureta ible enough to switch to a ‘Plan B’ when his forwards have been unable to find the net Spanish league table after yesterday’s two early matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, team are struggling. But Rodgers is on a regular basis.—AFP did brilliantly to turn the Welshman’s dipping free-kick onto the bar. Eibar were rightly felt goals against, points): aggrieved when the opener did arrive as Real Madrid 12 10 0 2 46 11 30 Eibar 12 3 4 5 13 19 13 Benzema was offside when he miscued from Atletico 12 8 2 2 23 12 26 Espanyol 12 2 5 5 12 16 11 Ronaldo’s cross. The ball then rebounded to the Barcelona 11 8 1 2 25 5 25 Vallecano 11 3 2 6 14 24 11 Lyon miss on Portuguese captain, who also appeared offside, Valencia 11 7 3 1 23 9 24 Granada 11 2 4 5 6 17 10 and he crossed for Rodriguez to head home at Sevilla 11 7 2 2 18 11 23 Sociedad 11 2 3 6 12 16 9 the back post. Iker Casillas had to come to the Malaga 12 6 3 3 15 12 21 Almeria 11 2 3 6 9 14 9 visitors’ rescue moments later with an out- Celta Vigo 11 5 5 1 17 11 20 Deportivo 11 2 3 6 12 21 9 second spot stretched leg to prevent Saul Berjon equalising. Villarreal 11 4 3 4 15 13 15 Elche 11 2 3 6 10 22 9 Yet, Eibar’s hope of a famous night faded just Bilbao 12 4 3 5 10 13 15 Levante 11 2 3 6 7 25 9 PARIS: Lyon extended their unbeaten streak going and we just have to continue before the break when Ronaldo’s scuffed effort Getafe 11 4 2 5 8 14 14 Cordoba 11 0 6 5 8 18 6 Ligue 1 streak to ten matches yesterday, to pick up results,” he added. flew in at Irureta’s near post. Sergio Ramos and with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Bastia, but On Friday, Paris Saint-Germain went top wasted the opportunity to climb above for the first time this season with a 3-2 win Marseille into second spot. at mid-table Metz, as star forward Zlatan Hubert Fournier, who has enjoyed just Ibrahimovic made his first start in two two victories in nine trips to Corsica as a months. Bayern hammer Hoffenheim player, looked on as the seven-time cham- Argentines Javier Pastore and Ezequiel pions failed to break down the rugged Lavezzi scored either side of a Gaetan BERLIN: Bayern Munich opened a seven-point lead left, but the win puts Schalke sixth. only just returned from injury, was carried off after home defence. Bussman own goal for the visitors, who in the Bundesliga yesterday as they warmed up for Ten-man Borussia Moenchengladbach slumped twisting his right ankle after a heavy tackle. The league’s top scorer Alexandre remain unbeaten this season. PSG now their Champions League clash at Manchester City to a second straight defeat after Norway midfielder “Because of Marco’s injury, I find it hard to talk Lacazette was kept quiet and failed to add lead Marseille by two points with Lyon one with a 4-0 hammering of Hoffenheim. Havard Nordtveit had given them a sixth-minute about football,” said Klopp. “I have no problem to to his 11 goals this season. Marseille’s further back in third ahead of four matches Pep Guardiola’s Bayern have already claimed lead before Frankfurt hit back to claim a 3-1 win. play out a draw here and I have huge respect for Andre-Pierre Gignac, who is on ten goals, yesterday. their last 16 place as group winners with two Paderborn, but this wasn’t a good day for us.” The will be in action at the Velodrome today Guingamp host Rennes in the Brittany Champions League games to spare and have now REUS INJURY single point lifts Dortmund up to 14th after losing when Marcelo Bielsa’s side host Bordeaux. derby, a repeat of last season’s French Cup opened an ominous gap at home. Borussia Dortmund, who have already qualified seven of their 12 games so far this season. Bayer The draw also ended Lyon’s five match final, while Lorient are at home to Lens, Mario Goetze and Robert Lewandowski scored for the Champions League’s last 16, threw away a Leverkusen, who host Monaco as leaders of their winning run and they next travel to arch- Caen travel to Monaco and Nice host first-half goals at Munich’s Allianz Arena as the two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Paderborn ahead of Champions League group on Wednesday, warmed rivals Saint-Etienne next Sunday. “It was a Reims. hosts cruised into the lead. Wednesday’s clash at Arsenal to stay a point above up with a 3-1 win at Hanover 96. Stefan Kiessling, very difficult match because they pressed On Sunday, fifth-placed Nantes host Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger made the relegation spots. South Korea star Son Heung-Min and Germany’s us high up the pitch and made it very hard Saint-Etienne who are sixth, Toulouse are in his first appearance of the season off the bench, Having dominated with first-half goals by Karim Bellarabi scored while Hanover’s midfielder to get our passing game going,” said Lyon’s Montpellier and Lille v Evian has been post- 132 days after the World Cup final, as Bayern scored Germany winger Marco Reus and Gabon’s Pierre- Ceyhun Gulselam headed home Japan midfielder French midfielder Maxime Gonalons. poned to January 7 due to the ongoing twice in the last 10 minutes through Arjen Robben Emerick Aubameyang, Dortmund slumped again Hiroshi Kiyotake’s free-kick with half-an-hour on “It’s a good point for us and it’s never tennis Davis Cup final at their home ground and Sebastian Rode. as Paderborn’s Lukas Rupp pulled a goal back the clock.Mainz drew 2-2 with Freiburg. Today easy to come here and win but we kept our between France and Switzerland. —AFP “We had problems at the start with our build-up before Mahir Saglik’s 81st-minute equaliser. Hamburg host Werder Bremen in the north play and we only found our game midway through There was more bad news for Dortmund boss Germany derby with both teams in the bottom the first-half, so I think the 4-0 result was too high,” Jurgen Klopp on 65 minutes when Reus, who has three. —AFP said eternal perfectionist Guardiola. Bayern’s iron grip on this season’s league title was tightened by results elsewhere as they extend- ed their 21-match unbeaten run. Second-placed Wolfsburg had their eight-match winning streak ended at Schalke while third-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach also lost ground with a 3-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt to fall 10 points behind the Bavarians. Schalke boss Roberto di Matteo warmed up for Tuesday’s visit of his former club Chelsea, who sacked him in 2012 just six months after winning the Champions League, with a 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg. Schalke raced into a 3-0 lead with less than 30 minutes gone as Eric Choupo-Moting fired his side into an early lead, then added a second on 22 minutes. Wolfsburg’s defence completely failed to deal with Christian Fuchs’ free-kick which bounced over goalkeeper Diego Benaglio and into his goal three minutes later to leave Wolves reeling. The visitors pulled a goal back just before the break when Croatia’s Ivica Olic fired home from MUNICH: Bayern’s Arjen Robben (center) and Hoffenheim’s Ermin Bicakcic from Bosnia (left) FRANCE: Bastia’s French midfielder Yannick Cahuzac (right) vies with Lyon’s French close-range on 37 minutes before ex-Arsenal for- and Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper Oliver Baumann challenge for the ball during the Bundesliga midfielder Maxime Gonalons (center) during the French L1 football match. —AFP ward Nicklas Bendtner made it 3-2 with 16 minutes soccer match. —AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 SPORTS Toure’s magic lifts City

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MANCHESTER: Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure emerged from his recent slump to score a superb solo goal that gave the Premier League champions a much-needed 2-1 victory over Swansea at Eastlands yesterday. The result ends a run of just one victory in their previous six games for City, who now move on to a crucial Champions League group game LIVERPOOL: Everton’s Romelu Lukaku (right) scores their first goal of the game dur- against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, a match for ing the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and West Ham at which Toure is suspended following his dismissal Goodison Park. —AP in City’s last European game against CSKA Moscow. Toure, who has been in poor form for much of Milestone man Osman the campaign amid speculation the Ivorian was keen to leave, struck in the 62nd minute, collect- gives Everton victory ing a clever back heel from Fernandinho in his stride and powering to the corner of the six-yard area from where his strike gave the goalkeeper before the half-hour when Lukaku put no chance. A winning goal was no more than Everton ahead with a goal that appeared to third placed City deserved after they recovered Everton 2 be scored from an offside position. Ross strongly from a nervous start, and an opener Barkley seized on Naismith’s knockdown on from Swansea’s Wilfried Bony which was the edge of the box and his shot was equalised by Stevan Jovetic. City’s unsteady blocked by James Collins and then deflected opening culminated in Swansea taking a West Ham 1 off Winston Reid for Lukaku, who slammed deserved lead after nine minutes through a well the ball past Adrian from close range. worked Bony goal. The striker, fresh from signing a new contract TEMPERS FLARE with the Welsh club this week, started the move Everton had the ball in the net again LIVERPOOL: Leon Osman ensured his 400th himself with a short pass to Nathan Dyer. when Barkley broke clear and saw the ball Everton appearance was one to savour as he The winger then completed the one-two with taken off his toe by Lukaku, but this time the scored the decisive goal in their 2-1 Premier a clever, lofted pass which was taken by Bony assistant referee raised his flag. League victory over West Ham United yes- expertly on his chest before he unleashed a first- Tempers spilled over just before the terday. time, right-foot volley past the dive of Joe Hart. break when a fierce challenge from Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku had put With South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-yeung McCarthy on Morgan Amalfitano left the the Toffees ahead in the first half before an influential early performer, Swansea had con- French midfielder writhing in agony. Mauro Zarate equalised for the Hammers 11 trolled that opening 10 minutes but the goal Both sets of players squared up to each minutes into the second period. But 33-year- sparked City into life and the remainder of the other and Martinez and Allardyce old midfielder Osman helped Roberto first half belonged to the champions. Indeed, it LONDON: Manchester City’s Martin Demichelis (left) gets a hold of Swansea’s Wilfried Bony exchanged angry words on the touchline Martinez’s side collect all three points when only took Manuel Pellegrini’s team 10 minutes to during the English Premier League soccer match. —AP he finished off an Everton counter-attack before referee Mark Clattenburg regained draw level, through Jovetic with a simple goal appeared harsh. with Bony and advanced on goal before being from close range in the 73rd minute. control. West Ham equalised shortly after that, for once, found gaps in Swansea’s defend- And the ill-feeling between the two players halted by Hart blocking at his feet. Everton made four changes from the side the break with a goal that also owed much ing. Jesus Navas was allowed to curl over a right- spilled over after the half hour when Aguero It was a rare moment of concern for the home that drew with Sunderland last time out as to a fortunate deflection. Zarate cut in from wing cross, despite the attention of two defend- went down off the ball after tangling with side who were soon back in the ascendancy Kevin Mirallas featured for the first time the right and let fly with a low shot that ers in front of him, and Jovetic was unmarked Bartley, an incident which saw players from both through a 20-yard Aguero shot which deflected since picking up a hamstring injury in the clipped Phil Jagielka’s boot and looped over inside the six-yard area to equalise with a com- sides involved and the referee speak to the two just wide and a Toure strike which was half saved Merseyside derby in September. the helpless Tim Howard and into the net. fortable finish. captains in a bid to restore order. by Fabianski before Bartley hurried the rebound James McCarthy also started for the Amalfitano’s influence on the game Away from the petty bickering, there were to safety. hosts, which will have interested Roy Keane began to grow and he brought a smart, div- ILL-FEELING bright moments for City with left-back Gael The winning goal soon followed and Navas, following the Republic of Ireland assistant ing save out of Howard on the hour with an Given an uninspiring recent run of results, Clichy within inches of giving his side a spectac- with a shot saved by the legs of Fabianski, manager’s claim that Everton routinely go angled shot. however, the pressure was clearly on City, not ular lead when his 30-yard shot, hit on the run at should have added to the lead before City out of their way to protect their Irish players. Moments later Matt Jarvis escaped down least from their supporters, to do more than sim- full speed, struck the bar. endured late scares; first when Bony played The visitors handed a first start of the season the left and drilled in a low shot that struck ply draw. Swansea relied on poor finishing and the Bafetimbi Gomis clean through on goal only for to injury-prone striker Andy Carroll follow- the side-netting, but the Hammers were The home crowd was incensed when Kyle sound handling of Lukasz Fabianski to survive the Swansea substitute to roll his shot wide and ing his return from a long-standing ankle punished on the counter-attack shortly Bartley tripped Sergio Aguero although the cau- until half-time and, after it, might have taken the then when Jonjo Shelvey’s deflected free-kick problem as Sam Allardyce made five afterwards. tion he received from referee Neil Swarbrick lead when Jefferson Montero swapped passes scraped the post. —AFP changes to the team that draw 0-0 with Everton substitute Samuel Eto’o chased Aston Villa. Lukaku’s ball down the right flank and The home side had the best of the early crossed low for Osman to slide in and poke chances when Osman sent Seamus the ball home from close range. EPL results/standings Coleman scampering to the byline and he Collins had a golden chance to equalise Matches on TV cut the ball back for Steven Naismith, only from a corner, only to see his shinned effort (Local Timings) Arsenal 1 (Giroud 90) Manchester United 2 (Gibbs 56-og, Rooney 85); Chelsea 2 (Costa 11, Hazard 25) for the Scotland international to fire over. go straight to Howard, and despite West West Brom 0; Everton 2 (Lukaku 26, Osman 73) West Ham 1 (Zarate 56); Leicester 0 Sunderland 0; But Everton’s persistence paid off just Ham’s late pressure, Everton held on. —AFP Arabian Gulf Cup Manchester City 2 (Jovetic 19, Toure 62) Swansea 1 (Bony 9); Newcastle 1 (Sissoko 78) QPR 0; Stoke 1 (Walters 32) Burnley 2 (Ings 12, 13). Oman v Qatar 17:45 Playing today beIN SPORTS 7 HD Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Hull v Tottenham Playing tomorrow beIN SPORTS HD Aston Villa v Southampton Saudi Arabia v UAE 21:00 English Premier League table after yesterday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals beIN SPORTS 7 HD against, points): beIN SPORTS HD Chelsea 12 10 2 0 30 11 32 Liverpool 11 4 2 5 14 15 14 Southampton 11 8 1 2 23 5 25 Tottenham 11 4 2 5 14 16 14 Man City 12 7 3 2 24 13 24 West Brom 12 3 4 5 13 17 13 English Premier League Man Utd 12 5 4 3 19 15 19 Sunderland 12 2 7 3 12 19 13 Newcastle 12 5 4 3 14 15 19 Hull 11 2 5 4 13 15 11 Crystal v Liverpool 16:30 West Ham 12 5 3 4 20 16 18 Aston Villa 11 3 2 6 5 16 11 Swansea 12 5 3 4 16 13 18 Leicester 12 2 4 6 11 18 10 beIN SPORTS 1 HD Arsenal 12 4 5 3 20 15 17 Burnley 12 2 4 6 8 20 10 Hull City v Tottenham 19:00 Everton 12 4 5 3 22 19 17 Crystal Palace 11 2 3 6 14 20 9 Stoke 12 4 3 5 13 15 15 QPR 12 2 2 8 11 23 8 beIN SPORTS 1 HD

Spanish League Goal-shy Leicester in Rayo Vallecano v Celta 14:00 beIN SPORTS 2 HD scoreless stalemate Levante v Valencia 19:00 beIN SPORTS 2 HD and had only the keeper to beat from 12 LONDON: Queens Park Rangers’ Dutch midfielder Leroy Fer (right) vies with yards but Romanian Costel Pantillimon was Newcastle United’s English midfielder Jack Colback during the English Premier Elche v Cordoba 21:00 Leicester 0 equal to the challenge in the away goal. League football match. —AFP beIN SPORTS 8 HD Leicester have now failed to find the tar- get in over 450 minutes while Sunderland Villarreal v Getafe 23:00 have taken five from their last nine points on Sissoko sinks QPR beIN SPORTS 2 HD Sunderland 0 offer. The teams were meeting for the first time since New Year’s Day 2007, when when a sloppy back-pass from QPR defender Italian Calcio League Sunderland won 2-0 at Leicester and both Steven Caulker put goalkeeper Robert Green sides were playing in the Championship. Gus Newcastle 1 under pressure. Torino v Sassuolo 14:30 LEICESTER: Leicester City failed to score for Poyet’s Sunderland had the bulk of first half Green’s clearance slammed into Newcastle possession although both teams created beIN SPORTS 3 HD the fifth straight match as they were held 0-0 midfielder Jack Colback, with the rebound by Sunderland in a bottom-of-the-table chances in a scoreless opening 45 minutes. bouncing into the side-netting. Napoli v Cagliari 17:00 Premier League clash at the King Power Adam Johnson came close for the visitors QPR boss Harry Redknapp was furious on the half-hour mark only for Kasper QPR 0 beIN SPORTS 3 HD Stadium yesterday. with a careless piece of play that almost However Nigel Pearson’s team dragged Schmeichel to deny the former England inter- Cesena v Sampdoria 17:00 proved costly and he leapt to his feet, bawl- themselves one place clear of the bottom national from close range with a smart low ing and hollering at his defenders. beIN SPORTS 5 HD three on goal difference, ahead of Burnley save. Taylor came close to marking his return who triumphed 2-1 at Stoke. Steven Fletcher also went close for the NEWCASTLE: Newcastle climbed to fourth in Udinese v Verona 17:00 with a dream goal when he drove a 20-yarder Sunderland, who have not won at Black Cats but Schmeichel, the son of former the Premier League after Moussa Sissoko’s down the middle and Green had to fist it beIN SPORTS 10 HD Manchester United legend Peter, again made second half strike clinched a 1-0 win over QPR Leicester in a top flight match for over 30 away. But a day that had started so positively himself big to block the Scotsman’s effort. yesterday. AC Milan v Inter 22:45 years, climb to 13 points and three clear of for Taylor suddenly turned sour in the 34th Both teams had opportunities to snatch Sissoko’s goal 12 minutes from time at St beIN SPORTS 3 HD the drop zone. minute as he had to come off with what victory but both Pantillimon and Schmeichel James’ Park was enough to give Alan Pardew’s Matt James had a golden chance to win appeared to be a knee problem. played key roles in keeping the match score- revitalised side their sixth successive win just the match for the Foxes with 20 minutes left He hobbled down the tunnel in tears and German Bundesliga when he worked a one-two with Leo Ulloa less. —AFP weeks after they looked destined for another even the crowd’s warm applause couldn’t season of struggle. ease the pain as Yoan Gouffran came on in his Hamburger v Bremen 17:30 Pardew’s men have not conceded a goal in place. beIN SPORTS 4 HD 432 minutes and will be starting to dream of QPR went close midway through the sec- securing a place in European competition ond half when Karl Henry worked a yard of Stuttgart v Augsburg 19:30 next season. space for a deep cross to Bobby Zamora, who beIN SPORTS 4 HD However, there was heartache for turned a twisting effort on to the roof of the Newcastle’s Ryan Taylor, starting his first net. Substitute Niko Kranjcar, who had Premier League game in 993 days after two replaced the injured Sandro on the hour, gave French League serious knee injuries, when he limped off in QPR fresh impetus, but the home side still Nantes v Saint Etienne 16:00 tears after suffering another injury in the first looked the more likely to score, with Ayoze half. QPR slumped to the bottom of the table Perez testing Green with a first-time shot beIN SPORTS 2 HD after their fifth defeat in their last seven from Gouffran’s 74th-minute cross. Montpellier v Toulouse 19:00 matches. Joey Barton was handed the QPR Newcastle took the points in the 78th captain’s armband on his return to Newcastle minute when Sammy Ameobi unlocked the beIN SPORTS 5 HD and he was given a warm welcome from the QPR defence with a cute pass to Sissoko, who Marseille v Bordeaux 23:00 home fans after his four-year spell on LONDON: Leicester City’s Leonardo Ulloa (center right) has a shot on goal against collected it before spinning and hammering beIN SPORTS 5 HD Tyneside. in a rising drive from 15 yards into the top Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the King Power But Pardew’s side were first to threaten corner.—AFP Stadium. —AP Rosberg takes Ronaldo’s double pole for Formula shatter Eibar One shootout dreams

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LONDON: Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney (left) competes for the ball with Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez during the English Premier League soccer match. —AP Rooney seals United triumph

goal by Kieran Gibbs that saw the left-back denied by Paddy McNair. half-hour mark when Wilshere was lucky to off an ankle injury following a fierce chal- deflect Antonio Valencia’s cross into his own Welbeck then headed over in the ninth remain on the pitch after apparently aiming lenge by McNair. Man United 2 net after a mix-up with goalkeeper Wojciech minute from a pinpoint Oxlade-Chamberlain a headbutt at Marouane Fellaini. United took the lead within 60 seconds, Szczesny, who was injured in the process. cross. Seconds later, United left-back Luke After pushing Fellaini in the back, and in comical fashion. Szczesny clattered Olivier Giroud, on as a second-half substitute, Shaw appeared to turn his ankle as he Wilshere was frustrated by referee Mike Gibbs as he came for Young’s deep cross and replied deep into stoppage time for Arsenal, cleared the ball under pressure by Oxlade- Dean’s decision to award a free-kick to when Valencia smashed the rebound back but United held on to record a first competi- Chamberlain. The England international hob- United. into the area, Arsenal’s left-back diverted the Arsenal 1 tive away win since April 5. bled on, before he was replaced in the 16th As the midfield pair squared up, Wilshere ball into his own net. The victory took Louis van Gaal’s side back minute by Ashley Young. By then, United seemed to plant his head into Fellaini’s chest, Prior to the opener, United had not regis- into the Champions League places, 13 points goalkeeper De Gea had made saves from but his relative lack of height in comparison tered a shot on target. Szczesny was forced behind leaders Chelsea. Arsenal manager Wilshere, twice, and Welbeck. The second of to the towering Belgian may have spared off after taking a blow to his side and LONDON: Wayne Rooney led Manchester Arsene Wenger was left to rue an afternoon De Gea’s saves to deny Wilshere came after him punishment. Martinez took over the gloves. United back into the top four of the Premier of wasted opportunities and inspired goal- he had made a poor clearance, but the Spain Having weathered Arsenal’s explosive Arsenal pushed for a leveller, but they League with a smash-and-grab 2-1 victory keeping by United’s David de Gea, as well as international made amends with a smart start, the dust-up appeared to spur United were undone on the counter-attack as Di over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium yester- injuries to Szczesny and Jack Wilshere. save. into redoubling their attacking efforts. Angel Maria supplied Rooney, who raced clear and day. On the back of a successful week with Arsenal produced a lightning start at the di Maria curled a shot wide of the left-hand chipped the ball over Martinez. England, the United captain secured victory Emirates and should have been out of sight WILSHERE FORCED OFF post, Calum Chambers produced a superb Giroud’s blistering late effort from the with a coolly-taken 85th-minute chip over in the first quarter of the match. Ex-United Van Gaal’s side finally offered an attacking block to stop Rooney’s goal-bound effort, edge of the box-on his return to the side Arsenal substitute goalkeeper Emiliano striker Danny Welbeck was presented with a threat in the 21st minute, but Rooney bal- and Chris Smalling miscued a volley follow- after a broken leg-set up a grandstand finish Martinez. sight of goal after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looned a free-kick horribly over the crossbar. ing a corner. Wilshere eventually did depart for the 60,074 spectators in attendance, but Rooney’s strike added to a comedy own- had been allowed to run in-field, but he was There was a flashpoint just before the the fray, on 55 minutes, after failing to shake United hung on. — AFP Chelsea cruise Ings brace hauls up

Mourinho claimed Costa was now Burnley off bottom free of his hamstring and groin prob- Chelsea 2 lems and ready to play a full role in slipped one place to 10th. the crowded schedule leading up to Stoke manager Mark Hughes the turn of the year. Stoke 1 made two changes to the team that And the striker appeared omi- had won 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur in nously sharp right from the opening West Brom 0 their previous outing, with Geoff moments of the game as Chelsea Cameron and Marc Muniesa coming simply swept West Brom aside. It in for injured duo Marc Wilson and had taken a controversial late Burnley 2 Erik Pieters. Dyche, meanwhile, draft- LONDON: Diego Costa struck his penalty from Hazard to deny Albion ed Michael Kightly into the starting XI a deserved victory in last season’s 11th goal in 10 Premier League against his old club to replace injury corresponding fixture, but 12 games as leaders Chelsea cruised to a LONDON: Danny Ings’s quickfire victim Scott Arfield. comfortable 2-0 home win over 10- months on, there was never any doubt Chelsea would secure the LONDON: Chelsea’s Diego Costa (left) attempts to get his foot to the brace earned Burnley a 2-1 win at Burnley took the lead when Ings man West Bromwich Albion yester- tapped in from close range after day. three points. ball as it is cleared by West Bromwich Albion’s goalkeeper Ben Foster Stoke City yesterday that saw the pro- The home side would have been (right) during the English Premier League soccer match. — AP moted club climb off the foot of the Ashley Barnes’s left-wing cross was Costa put the hosts on course for parried by Stoke goalkeeper Asmir victory in the 11th minute and Eden ahead within five minutes but for Premier League table. It seemed only a matter of time beneath Foster via a slight deflection. Begovic. Hazard added a second in the 25th the sharp reactions of West Brom before a second goal came along, Things went from bad to worse for Sean Dyche’s side had claimed minute, shortly before Claudio Yacob goalkeeper Ben Foster, who stuck their first victory of the season by Kightly teed up Ings for the visi- despite the best efforts of Foster, the visitors when Yacob conjured an tors’ second less than two minutes was dismissed for an ugly, two-foot- out a leg to repel John Terry’s close- who produced a full-length save to even more spectacular act of self- beating Hull City 1-0 prior to the later, motoring down the left and ed lunge on Costa. The one-sided range effort. block Oscar’s powerful shot. destruction that forced his side to international break and they made it win extended Jose Mourinho’s side’s Foster would continue to play a Chelsea’s passing and movement play for 61 minutes with 10 men. two wins in two games thanks to sending in an inviting low cross that lead at the head of the table to seven major role in the visitors’ efforts to were outstanding, with Fabregas, West Brom were facing humilia- Ings’s first-half double. the 22-year-old converted from close points, 48 hours before second-place keep Chelsea at bay. Willian, Oscar and Hazard combining tion, but they were spared by The England Under-21 striker range. Southampton travel to Aston Villa. But the England man had no to repeatedly expose the West Brom Chelsea’s failure to go for the kill after struck in the 12th and 13th minutes Republic of Ireland international And the manner of victory only chance with the 11th-minute open- back-line. the break. Nemanja Matic volleyed at the Britannia Stadium and Burnley Walters brought Stoke back into the reinforced the growing consensus ing goal, which demonstrated why The last thing Alan Irvine’s side over when he should have scored held on for victory despite Jon game 13 minutes before the interval Chelsea have been so formidable in that the title is destined to end up at needed, then, was to gift the home after being picked out by yet another Walters reducing the arrears in the when he met Bojan Krkic’s cross with Stamford Bridge next May. attack this season. team the opportunity to double their fine Oscar pass and Foster again a flying header. Oscar collected the ball wide on 32nd minute. Costa and Cesc Fabregas had both lead from a 25th-minute corner. saved well from Hazard. The win took Burnley above But Burnley survived a second-half been left out of the Spain squad for the left and, seeing Costa free in But when Stephane Sessegnon But Mourinho’s side were also onslaught to record their first away of space near the penalty spot, picked Queens Park Rangers and Crystal the recent international break to failed to track Hazard’s run towards guilty of over-elaborating in the final the season, with Begovic heading out his team-mate with a superb Palace and left the Lancashire club allow them to recover from niggling the near post, the Belgium winger third of the pitch and failed to trans- level on points with fourth-from-bot- over in injury time after going upfield injuries. cross that the striker collected on his was able to collect Fabregas’s corner late their territorial dominance into chest before volleying home. tom Leicester City, while Stoke for Stoke’s 13th corner of the after- Speaking before the game, unchallenged and drill the ball more goals. —AFP noon. — AFP NBK leads consortium to arrange $1bn syndicated loan for KUFPEC

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NEW YORK: A woman holding her shopping bags makes her way in Times Square in New York on Friday. The National Retail Federation said last month it expects overall holiday sales this year to rise to $616.9 billion, a 4.1 percent increase from last year’s level. — AFP China, Europe chase growth amid slowdown Frantic moves highlight increasing divide in global economy BEIJING: China’s central bank unexpectedly the Federal Reserve to rein in its stimulus efforts. ment. The economy of the 18-country euro- address “financing difficulties” caused by a my more efficient. slashed interest rates on Friday to re-energize So far, the US has escaped any drag from the zone grew by a scant 0.2 percent in the third shortage of credit. It also said the move was Bryson of Wells Fargo Securities said the the world’s No 2 economy, joining a growing list slowdown overseas. Fed policymakers said at a quarter compared with the previous three not a change in monetary policy and economic bank’s move would have only a limited impact of major economies that are trying to encour- meeting last month that the impact on the US months. conditions are within an “appropriate range.” on China’s economy. But it does signal that age growth in the face of a global slowdown. would be “quite limited.” As indicators for the euro-zone and global China’s economic growth fell to a five-year low Chinese officials’ concerns about growth are The president of the European Central Bank economy disappoint, ECB President Mario of 7.3 percent in the latest quarter and manu- rising, he said, a sign they may take further said Friday he was ready to step up stimulus for US insulated? Draghi was firm in his message: “”We will do facturing and other indicators are declining. steps in the coming months. the 18-country euro-zone economy, where Jay Bryson, a global economist at Wells what we must to raise inflation and inflation That has prompted suggestions Beijing might In China, changes in interest rates have a growth is meager and unemployment is soar- Fargo Securities, said the US is “relatively insu- expectations as fast as possible,” he said in a intervene to prop up growth. limited direct effect on the government-domi- ing. And Japan’s government this week delayed lated” from overseas developments. Exports speech in Frankfurt. The rate charged by banks for loans to each nated economy but are seen as a signal to a tax increase after the country slipped back are a smaller source of growth than in other Of major economies, only the US is consid- other rose this week to its highest level since banks to lend more and to state companies into recession. Japan’s central bank late last developed nations and many major employ- ering raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve early October, reflecting reduced availability of that they are allowed to step up borrowing. month increased its purchases of government ers, such as health care and education only recently ended a massive bond-buying credit, a concern for Chinese economic plan- “The reduction in the benchmark lending rate bonds and other assets to try to revive growth. providers, are largely unaffected by overseas program that helped reduce market interest ners. will mainly benefit the larger, typically state- News of China’s actions and the ECB’s hints of activity. The slowdown in global growth is rates because the economy is strengthening. “If necessary, the central bank will provide owned firms that borrow from banks,” said further stimulus triggered a surge in stock mar- becoming an increasing concern for policy- But the prospect of higher rates in the US is timely liquidity support,” or extra credit to mar- Mark Williams of Capital Economics in a report. kets, particularly in Europe. Germany’s DAX rose makers. Japan confirmed this week that it has exposing the country to a potentially painful kets, it said in a separate statement. The bank Most of China’s private companies cannot get 2.6 percent, while the Dow Jones industrial aver- fallen back into recession and will delay a tax rise in the dollar - currencies tend to strength- cut the rate on a one-year loan by commercial loans from the state-owned banking industry age rose 0.5 percent to close at a record high. increase to help consumer spending. en with higher rates. The dollar hit a seven-year banks by 0.4 percentage points to 5.6 percent. and rely on an underground credit market. Asian stocks had closed before the Chinese In Europe, it is not only weak growth but high against the yen, and jumped almost 1 The rate paid on a one-year savings was low- “This does not necessarily signal that policy- announcements. also the low inflation rate that is worrying the percent against the euro on Friday. A stronger ered by 0.25 point to 2.75 percent. It was the makers are going back on efforts to support Friday’s moves highlighted an increasing ECB. Low inflation or an outright drop in dollar makes it tougher for US exporters to sell first rate cut since July 2012, and comes after smaller companies, or giving up on ‘targeted divide in the global economy. The United States prices can weaken an economy further by their goods internationally. the Cabinet called this week for steps to reduce easing,’ but they apparently feel larger firms are is showing signs of steady growth, prompting encouraging delays in spending and invest- The People’s Bank of China said it is trying to financing costs for industry to make the econo- now in need of support too.” — AP

Egypt to offer projects Swiss agency has more to domestic, queries over Etihad plan ZURICH: Swiss authorities have given Darwin Airline until foreign investors the end of January to answer more questions about Etihad Airways’ plans to buy a third of the Swiss airline before it CAIRO: Egypt will offer a slew of projects to domestic and foreign gives the deal the green light. investors at a conference in March aimed at kick-starting an economy bat- Etihad - the national airline of the United Arab Emirates tered by years of political unrest, the prime minister said yesterday. - has already agreed to relinquish a role in the appoint- Falling tourist revenues and slowing investments have left Egypt’s ment of top executives in order to secure approval for the economy in ruins after nearly four years of turmoil that saw two presidents deal, Darwin said last month. ousted following mass street protests. But President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, A spokesman for Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil elected by a landslide this year, has put economic recovery at the top of Aviation (BAZL) said yesterday that had allayed concerns his agenda, and the March 13-15 conference in the resort town of Sharm about Etihad’s control of Darwin, but the agency still had El-Sheikh will highlight a series of projects for which investment is wanted. questions about the resources Etihad wants to invest in the The premier, Ibrahim Mahlab, told reporters in Cairo the gathering will Swiss airline. The spokesman did not elaborate on the be the “cornerstone for Egypt’s economic revival and aims to provide the questions. Darwin has until the end of January to answer the queries, the spokesman said, adding that the airline resources used... to improve health care services, the educational system had expressed confidence it could provide clarification. A and provide energy to all.” spokeswoman for Darwin said in an email that the airline Among them, he mentioned at least 10 projects in energy and river would work with Etihad and BAZL to address the concerns. transport, but did not elaborate. Mahlab said the conference is a mes- Asked in October when he thought the deal would be sage to the world that “Egypt needs a strong economy that can stabilise approved, Darwin Chief Executive Maurizio Merlo said: the whole region. “Our economy is about to recover... All the economic “According to our indications, it should be by the end of indicators point to this... and this conference is to support the Egyptian this month.” economy.” BAZL’s extra queries were reported by Swiss newspaper In August, Sisi launched the construction of a $4 billion (3.2 billion euro) Le Temps yesterday, which it said was in response to a expansion of the Suez Canal that aims to speed up traffic and foresees the report by a magazine, Travel Inside. Etihad plans to acquire creation of one million jobs. CAIRO: Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab (second right) speaks during a press conference a 33.3 percent stake in Darwin, now rebranded Etihad Sisi has set an ambitious target of digging the new canal in one year, with Investment Minister Ashraf Soliman (right), Finance Minister Hani Qadri, second left, and Regional, adding to its portfolio of minority stakes in global which will run parallel to the original one, built 145 years ago. — AFP Minister of International Cooperation Naglaa El-Ahwany in Cairo yesterday. — AP airlines. — Reuters BUSINESS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 NBK leads consortium to arrange Greece battles lenders $1bn syndicated loan for KUFPEC over budget deficit JP Morgan among banks form consortium ATHENS: Greece’s government yester- Greece has made progress in getting day pushed ahead with plans for a its finances in order and its economy KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), in ism and track-record in arranging and leading near-balanced budget next year, has begun to expand again. The cooperation with J P Morgan Limited, has led a mega financing deals in Kuwait and the region”. ignoring objections from its interna- budget reiterated the economy would consortium of international, regional and Al-Bahar added. “We are happy to cooperate tional lenders who say Athens is set to grow 0.6 percent this year and 2.9 per- Kuwaiti banks to arrange a syndicated loan of $1 with major international banks to support miss its deficit forecast. The govern- cent in 2015. billion for Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration KUFPEC’s expansion plans.” ment and the European Union and It also predicted the budget deficit Company (KUFPEC), a wholly owned subsidiary NBK is the largest financial institution in of Kuwait Petroleum Company (KPC). The five- Kuwait and has been consistently awarded the International Monetary Fund have for this year would be larger than pre- year term loan will be used for KUFPEC’s general highest credit ratings in the region from been at loggerheads over the project- viously estimated, standing at 1.3 per- corporate purposes and to finance its interna- Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch Ratings. ed 2015 deficit, with the lenders argu- cent from 0.8 percent forecast in the tional expansion plans. NBK also stands out in terms of its local and ing Greece will miss the 0.2 percent of October draft budget. NBK and J.P Morgan Limited acted as joint international network, which includes branches, economic output target because of a Athens also lowered its target for a coordinators and NBK was appointed as the subsidiaries and representative offices in China, new payback plan for austerity-hit Facility Agent. The consortium includes: NBK, J P Geneva, London, Paris, New York, and Singapore primary surplus - which excludes Morgan, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, HSBC alongside its regional presence in Lebanon, Greeks who owe the state money. interest payments - this year to 1.8 and The Royal Bank of Scotland as Initial Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Turkey, The government, however, stuck to percent from 2 percent previously and Mandated Lead Arrangers, and Ahli United Bank and the UAE. NBK was founded in 1952 as the the forecast in its updated 2015 budg- slightly raised the target for next year Shaikha Al-Bahar, NBK Deputy BSC, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, first indigenous bank and the first joint stock et plan that was submitted to parlia- to 3 percent from 2.9 percent. Fitch on Group Chief Executive Officer Barclays Bank PLC - Wholesale Bank Bahrain, company in Kuwait and the Gulf Region. ment without the approval of the Friday maintained Greece’s ‘B’ junk rat- Burgan Bank, CITI Bank NA - Kuwait, Commercial Bank of Kuwait, Doha Bank, Gulf Bank, Mizuho lenders, marking its first near-bal- ing and stable outlook, citing the Bank LTD, NATIXIS, National Bank of Abu Dhabi- anced budget in more than three “remarkable budgetary adjustment” Kuwait Branch, Qatar National Bank, Samba decades. “We are fighting for it,” by Athens in recent years. It projected Financial Group, Societe Generale, Sumitomo Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis a primary budget surplus of 1.5 per- Mitsui banking Corporation Europe LTD, and told reporters. “There is some conver- cent of gross domestic product this Union National Bank as Bookrunners and the gence, but they are pushing us on the year, without ruling out a slight over- Mandated Lead Arrangers, and Scotiabank Europe PLC, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait, and budget.” performance. National Bank of Bahrain as Lead Arrangers. Athens - which says it has no more Fitch expects the current loan Last year, NBK, in cooperation with J P room for punishing Greeks with aus- review to be concluded by end-2014, Morgan Limited, had also led a consortium of terity - has struck an increasingly defi- but sees some risk that it may slip into banks to arrange a KD 1 billion syndicated loan ant tone as it haggles with the EU/IMF early 2015. “Medium-term financing for KUFPEC. In 2008, NBK was also the Original Lender and Agent Bank for a five-year term loan inspectors on what is expected to be remains predicated on the govern- facility of $320 million for KUFPEC. the final review under its 240 billion- ment staying on track with its official Shaikha Al-Bahar, NBK Deputy Group Chief euro ($301 billion) bailout. creditors,” the agency said. Executive Officer, said: “This transaction reflects The government is in talks with Emboldened by two successful NBK’s leading position as the banking partner lenders to exit its bailout package at forays into debt markets this year for Kuwait’s oil companies. NBK has always been the end of 2014, more than a year after a four-year hiatus, Athens plans at the forefront in supporting Kuwait’s oil sector. NBK’s relationship with KPC and its subsidiaries ahead of schedule. It wants to wrap more. Investors, however, have pun- extends for almost four decades.” up the current bailout review by Dec. ished Greek bonds recently over fears “NBK’s leading role in this transaction reflects, 8, but says talks are “tough”. After of a renewed political crisis when once again, its strong reputation, professional- nearly five years on aid that has come lawmakers elect a new president at the price of painful cutbacks, next spring. —Reuters Gulf Bank wins ‘Best Retail Bank in Kuwait’ Award from International Finance Magazine Gulf Bank announces winners Of Al-Danah daily draws KUWAIT: Gulf Bank has announced offering its customers the best possi- Gulf Bank and other award winners, Awards exist to recognize and honor that it has received the ‘Best Retail ble services within a safe and secure representing global leaders within individuals and organizations that KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al-Danah dai- them to save. Each KD100 gives the cus- Bank in Kuwait’ award from framework that drives business suc- the banking sector. Winners were make a significant difference and add ly draws on November 16, 2014, announc- tomer 1 chance daily which accumulates International Finance Magazine, one cess. chosen by a panel of industry experts value, and while delivering the high- ing the names of its winners for the week day by day. The more money saved and of the world’s leading financial publi- The awards ceremony took place drawn from international ratings est standards of innovation and per- cations with a readership in over 200 at the Mayfair Hotel in London on agencies and some of the world’s formance. of November 9 to November 13. The Al- the longer it is in the account, the more countries. The award highlights Gulf Tuesday, 18 November, and was leading financial centers. The César Gonzalez-Bueno, Gulf Bank’s Danah daily draws include draws each chances individuals stand to win. Every Bank’s strategy and commitment to attended by representatives from International Finance Magazine Chief Executive Officer said: “It’s a working day for two prizes of KD1000 per Al-Danah prize draws will automatical- great accomplishment and honor for winner. Gulf Bank to receive this prestigious award and the recognition it repre- The winners are: sents. We are proud that our efforts (Sunday 9/11): Hassan Fathallah Ali Al- are being recognized but we also know we can’t be complacent; we Kandari, Jawaher Talal Abdulraheem Al- must continue to hold ourselves to Zeed the highest global standards and (Monday 10/11): Mohammed Yousef ly be deposited into the winner’s account continue to reflect our dedication to Abdulla El-Abdulhadi, Muhsen Sayed within two working days. maintaining our place and Kuwait’s Murtada Al-Danah also offers a number of unique leading retail bank.” (Tuesday 11/11): Humoud Khalifa services including the Al-Danah Deposit Gulf Bank is frequently honored Yousef Al-Roomi, Abdullah Michel Only ATM card which helps account holders with prestigious awards and acco- lades’, most recently, the Bank has Abdullah Al-Tally deposit their money at their convenience; been recognized as the ‘Best (Wednesday 12/11): Mohammed as well as the Al-Danah calculator to help Domestic Payments and Cash Mubarak Shiaalah, Lila Ghloom customers calculate their chances of Management Bank in Kuwait’ by Mohammad Al-Abdeen becoming an Al-Danah winner. Asian Banker, ‘Best Domestic Retail (Thursday 13/11): Shawqe Hamde Al- Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah account is open to Bank’ and ‘Best Human Resources Harere, Khalil Ibrahem Sultan Al-Khalaf Kuwaitis and all residents of Kuwait. Development’ awards for 2014 from Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah 2014 draw lineup Customers who open an account and/ or Banker Middle East, STP Award from Citibank. includes daily draws (2 winners per work- deposit more will enter the draw within The IFM Awards celebrates excel- ing day each receive KD1000). The final Al two days. To take part in the Al-Danah 2014 lence by encouraging the highest Danah draw for the Million Dinars will be upcoming yearly draw, customers must standards of innovation and perform- held on 8 January, 2015 whereby the Al- have an Al-Danah account containing at ance. It recognizes and honors indi- Danah millionaire will be announced least KD 200. To be part of the Al-Danah viduals and organizations in the inter- alongside winners of KD50,000 and draws, customers can visit one of Gulf national financial industry that make KD250,000. Bank’s 58 branches, transfer on line, or call LONDON: Hala Bibi, Assistant General Manager, Consumer Banking at Gulf Bank accepting the a significant difference and con- Al-Danah allows customers to win cash the Customer Contact Center on 1805805 ‘Best Retail Bank in Kuwait’ award from Sheikh Bilal Khan - UK Catalyst at UKTI, Co Chairman of tribute to raising the bar through Dome Advisory at the International Finance Magazine’s awards ceremony in London. activities of note. prizes and simultaneously encourages for assistance and guidance. EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Syrian Pound 2.710 Singapore Dollar 0.221537 0.227537 Nepalese Rupees 3.945 South African Rand 0.020693 0.029193 ASIAN COUNTRIES Malaysian Ringgit 87.645 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001915 0.002495 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Japanese Yen 2.521 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 48.035 Taiwan 0.009333 0.009513 Indian Rupees 4.740 Australian Dollar 236.01 233.01 Thai Bhat 9.885 Thai Baht 0.008556 0.009106 Pakistani Rupees 2.865 Canadian Dollar 262.55 263.55 Turkish Lira 131.225 Srilankan Rupees 2.223 Swiss Franc 307.32 305.32 Arab Euro 366.78 367.78 Nepali Rupees 2.964 Bahraini Dinar 0.767281 0.775281 US Dollar 291.90 294.90 Singapore Dollar 226.140 Bahrain Exchange Company Egyptian Pound 0.038390 0.041490 Hongkong Dollar 37.594 Sterling Pound 459.35 462.35 Japanese Yen 2.54 2.56 Iranian Riyal 0.000081 0.000082 Bangladesh Taka 3.761 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Iraqi Dinar 0.000194 0.000254 Philippine Peso 6.487 Bangladesh Taka 3.761 4.031 Europe Jordanian Dinar 0.407347 0.414847 Thai Baht 8.889 Indian Rupee 4.720 5.020 Belgian Franc 0.007595 0.008595 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Irani Riyal transfer 59.000 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.223 2.658 Irani Riyal cash 116.000 Nepali Rupee 2.942 3.477 British Pound 0.451598 0.460598 Lebanese Pound 0.000144 0.000244 Pakistani Rupee 2.870 2.790 Czech Korune 0.005238 0.017238 Moroccan Dirhams 0.023837 0.047837 GCC COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 79.32 79.78 Danish Krone 0.045149 0.050149 Nigerian Naira 0.001181 0.001818 Saudi Riyal 77.764 Bahraini Dinar 774.72 776.79 Euro 0.357004 0.365004 Omani Riyal 0.751639 0.757319 Qatari Riyal 80.115 Egyptian Pound 40.71 41.31 Norwegian Krone 0.039201 0.044401 Qatar Riyal 0.079412 0.080625 Omani Riyal 757.730 Jordanian Dinar 414.75 420.40 Romanian Leu 0.083669 0.083669 Saudi Riyal 0.077150 0.077850 Omani Riyal 756.98 764.28 Bahraini Dinar 774.540 Slovakia 0.008510 0.018510 Syrian Pound 0.001729 0.001949 Qatari Riyal 80.38 80.93 Swedish Krona 0.035437 0.040437 UAE Dirham 79.417 Tunisian Dinar 0.155773 0.163773 Saudi Riyal 77.75 78.15 Swiss Franc 0.294931 0.305131 Turkish Lira 0.129773 0.136773 ARAB COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.129773 0.136773 UAE Dirhams 0.078438 0.079587 Egyptian Pound - Cash 40.860 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.684 Australasia Yemeni Riyal 0.001317 0.001397 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.360 Australian Dollar 0.245025 0.256525 Tunisian Dinar 159.550 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate New Zealand Dollar 0.224036 0.233536 Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 411.550 US Dollar 291.750 America Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.956 Canadian Dollar 260.085 Canadian Dollar 0.254705 0.263205 Syrian Lira 2.078 Sterling Pound 456.630 US Dollars 0.287600 0.292300 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 33.314 Euro 366.500 US Dollars Mint 0.288100 0.292300 US Dollar 291.150 Swiss Frank 303.035 Asia Euro 367.500 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Bahrain Dinar 775.760 Bangladesh Taka 0.003399 0.003999 Pound Sterlng 458.250 US Dollar Transfer 291.500 UAE Dirhams 79.330 Chinese Yuan 0.046088 0.049588 Canadian Dollar 259.000 Euro 364.960 Qatari Riyals 80.935 Hong Kong Dollar 0.035524 0.038274 Indian Rupee 4.712 Sterling Pound 464.960 Saudi Riyals 77.975 Indian Rupee 0.004443 0.004844 Egyptian Pound 40.695 Canadian dollar 257.670 Jordanian Dinar 411.660 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.219 Turkish lira 129.110 Egyptian Pound 40.707 Japanese Yen 0.002400 0.002580 Swiss Franc 303.330 Bangladesh Taka 3.757 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.225 Kenyan Shilling 0.003307 0.003307 Australian Dollar 254.190 Philippines Peso 6.463 Indian Rupees 4.716 Korean Won 0.000252 0.000267 US Dollar Buying 290.300 Pakistan Rupee 2.866 Pakistani Rupees 2.867 Malaysian Ringgit 0.083519 0.089519 Bahraini Dinar 775.150 Bangladesh Taka 3.759 GOLD Nepalese Rupee 0.002981 0.003151 UAE Dirham 79.300 Philippines Pesso 6.481 20 gram 226.000 Pakistan Rupee 0.002709 0.002989 Saudi Riyal 77.750 Cyprus pound 715.865 Philippine Peso 0.006348 0.006628 10 gram 116.000 *Rates are subject to change 5 gram 59.000 Japanese Yen 3.480 Sierra Leone 0.000065 0.000071 BUSINESS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014

KUWAIT: Top management of the Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons Company, one of the Al-Sayer Group Holding Companies and Lexus during the launch of all-new Lexus RC and RC F. — Photos By Yasser Al-Zayyat Take a deep breath with the striking new Lexus RC and Lexus RC F Coupe

Setting new benchmark for Mideast luxury high performance car segment

Photos from the launch event.

KUWAIT: Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons formance, with ultimate aim of creating spindle grille which is evidence of the November last year, the RC F is the world’s Company, one of the Al-Sayer Group inspired sports coupe driving that embod- brand’s aggressive new design direction. first front-engine, rear-wheel-drive car to Holding Companies and Lexus announced ies the RC & RC F spirit. We all had curiosity From every angle, the low profile, wide make use of a Torque Vectoring Differential the launch of all-new Lexus RC and RC F in to know what RC stands for, but when we stance of the coupe with its short wheel- (TVD) for guaranteed levels of extraordi- the press conference event at Lexus Center, came to know that stands for Radical base and large diameter tires is intended to nary handling and performance. Power is Shuwaikh and later unveiled the cars in a Coupe, we realized that Lexus is seriously provide a visual jolt. Triangular headlamps transferred through a newly calibrated ceremony which was held at The Avenues taking radical change in coupe’s design and evoke the sporty characteristics of the LF- eight-speed transmission. It has wider Mall. future concept.” LC design while concept vehicle inspiration wheels and tires, an active rear wing, air Lexus RC is in the spotlight with its is evident in the unique three-lamp LED scoops, cooling ducts and carbon fiber launch in the Middle East, the stage is set Three points design. components all of which integrate to deliv- for the entry of a highly emotive coupe According to Lexus RC chief engineer The RC is a true four-seater coupe, with er the best from Lexus in terms of ‘func- which signifies a new era for Lexus with its Eiichi Kusama, “Three points - design, per- excellent accommodation for driver and tional beauty’. revolutionary ride and handling capabili- formance and advanced technology are passenger and sufficient space for two rear ties. The RC is a brilliant showcase of the important for RC. To make the exterior seat occupants while delivering an out- Revolutionary driving dynamics best from Lexus as this alluring two-door immediately recognizable, we adopted a standing driving experience to match its The Lexus RC F was designed for opti- coupe shows off its deeply contoured lines design with a compact cabin contrasted by striking looks. mum grip and handling agility, taking full and modern interiors punctuated by pre- boldly protruding fender flares and body advantage of FR vehicle characteristics. All cise handling and invigorating perform- contours etched with deeply sweeping Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer Brilliant driving dynamics aspects were considered, from the vehi- ance to grow the emotional appeal of lines. Creating these characteristic lines Producing power output per liter second cle’s footprint on the road and body rigidi- Lexus vehicles for a new generation of cus- required advanced press technologies that only to the LFA supercar in the Lexus range, ty, to aerodynamics, suspension hardware, tomers. surpass conventional production line stan- the RC signals the next evolution of Lexus brakes, electric power-assisted steering Lexus also takes a major stride in rein- dards. Had we followed conventional think- powertrain engineering. The 3.5-liter V6 calibration and chassis electronics. The forcing its credentials as a leading player in ing, we might have changed the design to petrol engine produces a maximum 314 new sports coupe offers reduced roll, the high performance car segment with the fall within the production standards. But horsepower at 6,400 rpm, and peak torque higher cornering speeds and enhanced launch of the stunning RC F Coupe - the design is the very lifeblood of RC so we set of 38.5 kg-m, to provide a passionate driv- most powerful V8 performance car ever about implementing the production tech- ing experience. The engine has intelligent cornering effectiveness, so less steering developed by the brand. The RC in RC F nology required to build RC. We are very dual variable valve timing (VVT-i), as well as input is required. stands for Radical Coupe and the new RC F proud to develop such a unique coupe the Lexus D-4S system of direct and port The RC F has an all-new 5.0-liter 32- lives up entirely to this concept and Lexus’ which delivers an outstanding driving fuel injection. It is matched to direct-shift valve V8 engine that provides maximum legendary heritage with its killer combina- experience to match its impressive looks. transmissions with Manual Mode, allowing power at higher engine revolutions than tion of futuristic style and performance to The eye-catching design of the RC evokes full torque-converter lock-up from second previously possible. The engine is Lexus’ blaze a new path for Lexus in the Middle anticipation along with its remarkable per- TOYOTA Motor Corporation, said, “The to eighth gears for ‘clutchless’ manual shift- most powerful V8 engine, with 12 per East. formance. Once driven there’s no going Lexus RC coupe represents a thrilling new ing. cent more power than the IS F engine on During the press conference, in the back.” “The RC F is built to enable drivers of frontier for Lexus and injects emotional which it is based. All-new cylinder heads opening speech, Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer all skill levels to enjoy fun-to-drive perform- appeal into the Lexus DNA that is already Innovative technology and lighter moving parts have increased synonymous with build quality, refinement said “I remember very well when RC first ance,” said Lexus RC F chief engineer The new Remote Touch Interface (RTI)as the maximum power of the engine by 54 and reliability. With the RC, we want to raise debuted for the first time in Geneva and Yukihiko Yaguchi. “The RC F lives up to the part of the cockpit ‘operation zone’ in the HP to 471 HP, with maximum revolutions Tokyo Motor Shows back in 2013, I noticed philosophy that F models must be fully the brand’s profile with a broader audience center console is a key highlight of the and new-to-Lexus customers. With a pow- increased from 6800 to 7300rpm. The along with my colleagues how people had capable of running on a circuit as a venue advanced technology features offered by compression ratio has been raised to taken deep breath while approaching the for pursuing driving pleasure freely and erful and responsive engine, phenomenal the RC. It links the driver more directly to handling reinforced by advanced aerody- 12.3:1, to boost torque across the entire display stand. In addition, people were tak- safely. A driver behind the wheel of an RC F the audio and navigation systems of the revolution range. ing extra time to discover RC vs taking less can now immerse himself in pure driving namics and a purpose-built chassis coupled vehicle and was developed to amplify the time passing by models debuted for first pleasure while enjoying a satisfying per- with an equally engaging interior, the RC is tactile feedback of the RC’s sports-coupe time by other brands. We all realized then formance on public roads.” Takayuki truly a unique high-performance machine driving experience. The 4 driver can use the Lexus desires to make ‘sports coupe driving Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle that emphasizes the attraction of a luxury RTI to select the audio, navigation or sys- pleasure’ the focus of every aspect of per- East and North Africa Representative Office, two-door vehicle. tem information displayed on the center The new Lexus RC F coupe has been screen without looking down while driving. designed for optimum high-speed stability to support outstanding performance. With Comprehensive safety features its superb styling, unprecedented power The RC benefits from the same compre- and handling capabilities, the RC F coupe hensive array of safety features that is char- opens up a new era of Lexus with a car acteristic of today’s Lexus range, and comes which is distinguished by the purity of its equipped with as many as eight airbags design which connects on visual and viscer- which includes a dual-stage driver’s airbag, al levels. The RC F will now become the new dual-stage and dual-chamber front passen- F image leader following in the footsteps of ger airbag, driver’s and front passenger’s the legendary LFA supercar developed by knee airbags, front-seat side airbags and Lexus and it will do so through the emo- full-length side curtain-shield airbags. The tional design of the coupe body and also side-curtain airbag size has been enlarged through the authenticity of its perform- for increased side-collision compatibility. ance”. Additional safety features include remote anti-theft alarm system, front and rear park- LEXUS RC ing sensors, child seat anchors, engine Aggressively elegant design immobilizer, and stability and traction con- The design of the RC coupe is described trol. by Lexus as “coolness over utility”. It has deeply contoured body lines - never before LEXUS RC F seen in the Lexus line-up - with the widest Based on the spectacular RC coupe that and lowest application yet of the Lexus debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 BUSINESS

Kuwait stocks come under selling pressure

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last week in the the Weighted Index and KSX-15 Index were able to realize red zone. The Price Index closed at 6,985.89 points, down by slight gain, affected by the positive moves witnessed by the 2.99 percent from the week before closing, the Weighted Index large-cap stocks. decreased by 1.99 percent after closing at 466.33 points, where- The stock market witnessed a similar activity during the as the KSX-15 Index closed at 1,127.81 points, down by 1.90 rest of the week’s sessions, as it continued its limited losses for percent. Furthermore, last week’s average daily turnover the three indices, among a declined levels of traded liquidity, decreased by 15.35 percent, compared to the preceding week, that reached on Wednesday’s session its lowest level since last reaching KD 16.78 million, whereas trading volume average July. was 145.91 million shares, recording a decrease of 12.24 per- For the annual performance, the price index ended last cent. week recording 7.47 percent annual loss compared to its clos- The stock market indices recorded a grouped decline as a ing in 2013, while the weighted index increased by 2.97 per- result to the strong selling pressures that affected most of cent, and the KSX-15 recorded 5.56 percent growth. the week’s sessions, as many of the traded stocks during the week dropped, affected by the purchasing and liquidating Sectors’ Indices operations witnessed by such stocks due to the traders’ fear All of KSE’s sectors ended last week in the red zone. Last of a continued economic deterioration in light of the contin- week’s biggest loser was the Telecommunications sector, as ued decline in oil prices, and its affect on the country’s econ- its index declined by 5.52 percent to end the week’s activity omy, and the Kuwait Stock Exchange in particular. Also the at 645.14 points. Whereas, in the second place, the Financial stock market was negatively affected by the banned listed Services sector’s index closed at 939.34 points recording 4.49 stocks from trading due to its delay in disclosing the 9 percent decrease. The Insurance sector came in third, as its months financial results for the current year. index closed at 1,170.84 points at a loss of 3.67 percent. The In addition, the stock market performance came in light Health Care sector was the least declining as its index closed with the selling pressures and the profit collection operations at 986.01 points with a 0.57 percent decrease. executed on many stocks, headed by the small-cap ones, as well as the refrain of some traders from purchasing due to the Sectors’ Activity lack of the positive motivators that increase their morals, The Financial Services sector dominated total trade volume which negatively affected the daily trading activity that during last week with 374 million shares changing hands, rep- noticeably decreased compared to the previous week’s activi- resenting 51.26 percent of the total market trading volume. ty, for both the value and the volume. The Real Estate sector was second in terms of trading volume Moreover, the stock market initiated its sessions with as the sector’s traded shares were 20.63 percent of last week’s strong losses to its three indices, especially the Price Index total trading volume, with a total of 150.50 million shares. which declined by 1.3 percent as a result to the random sell- On the other hand, the Banks sector’s stocks were the ing operations executed on many stocks, which caused the highest traded in terms of value; with a turnover of KD 30.97 prices to drop, among a decreased trading activity for both million or 36.91 percent of last week’s total market trading the value and volume. On the second session, the Price Index value. The Financial Services sector took the second place as continued its losses, however at slower pace from the previ- the sector’s last week turnover was KD 22.15 million repre- ous session, due to the continued selling operations that con- sented 26.40 percent of the total market trading value. centrated on the small-cap stocks in particular, whilst both — Prepared by the Studies & Research Department

New records leave Wall Street feeling thankful Dow, S&P 500 power to new records US STOCK MARKET ROUNDUP NEW YORK: As traders finished the last full Chemical reached a compromise with Third grow. NEW YORK: US stocks barreled to fresh well.” Equity markets in Britain (+1.1 per- week of business before Thanksgiving, Wall Point’s Daniel Loeb to appoint four independ- Investors were also cheered by a generally records Friday, easily eclipsing prior peaks cent), France (+2.7 percent) and Germany Street was feeling grateful for a week of fresh ent directors, ending the threat of a proxy positive batch of earnings results from leading following China’s surprise interest-rate (+2.6 percent) all rose. Dow member records, central bank stimulus and big corpo- fight. Only hours earlier, Sotheby’s, another retailers ahead of the key holiday shopping cut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Caterpillar, a big supplier to Chinese rate mergers. Loeb target, said it would replace chief execu- period. Good earnings reports came from jumped 91.06 points (0.51 percent) to industry, gained 4.3 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose tive William Ruprecht, whom Loeb had sharply retailers in kitchen equipment (Williams- 17,810.06, posting its second straight Miners Freeport-McMoRan (+3.6 per- 175.32 points (0.99 percent) to 17,810.06, criticized. Sonoma), office goods (Staples), electronics record close. cent) and Southern Copper (+4.6 percent) while the S&P 500 gained 23.68 (1.16 percent) Also, Hertz Global Holdings, a target of vet- (Best Buy) and home improvement (Lowe’s). The broad-based S&P 500 gained jumped on rising copper prices in antici- to 2,063.50. Both indices closed the week at eran activist Carl Icahn, tapped former United Department store Target also bested expecta- 10.75 (0.52 percent) to 2,063.50, while the pation of stronger Chinese demand, all-time highs. Airlines chief operating officer John Tague as tions. tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index while oil stocks like Dow member The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index its new chief executive with the blessing of Clothing chains Gap and Urban Outfitters advanced 11.10 (0.24 percent) to ExxonMobil (+1.0 percent) and added 24.43 (0.52 percent) at 4,712.97. By far three board members picked by Icahn. disappointed, while electronics vendor Best 4,712.97. The People’s Bank of China Halliburton (+2.9 percent) also gained. the strongest day of trade came Friday when Shares of Dow, Sotheby’s and Hertz all rose Buy warned of heavy discounting this season unexpectedly cut benchmark interest Dow member Microsoft fell 1.5 per- central bank news lifted global stock markets. sharply following the announcements. that could stifle profits. rates for the first time in more than two cent after Jefferies rated it “underper- The People’s Bank of China unexpectedly Still, Art Hogan, chief market strategist at years to boost sagging economic growth. form.” Jefferies said the tech giant’s posi- cut benchmark interest rates for the first time Retailers shine Wunderlich Securities, said the results “very Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at tion in mobile technology is weak and in more than two years, while European Major buyouts in the energy and pharma- encouraging” on the whole and reflect the BMO Private Bank, said China’s move was that chief executive Satya Nadella is Central Bank President Mario Draghi also lifted ceutical businesses meanwhile underscored economic tailwinds of lower energy costs and “a huge benefit” for global economy. unlikely to make significant changes. hopes for more stimulus, saying it would act that mega-merger fever was alive and well on an improved US labor market. Analysts also were encouraged by Sotheby’s bolted 6.9 percent higher after “without any undue delay” to address defla- Wall Street. In rapid succession on Monday, Markets next week will get a fresh sense on comments from European Central Bank it announced that chief executive William tion. The news constituted the latest evidence pharmaceutical giant Actavis said it would pay consumer sentiment when the Conference President Mario Draghi that the bank is Ruprecht stepped down. The move fol- of the staying power of central bank largesse. $66 billion for Allergan, which makes the wrin- Board releases its reading of consumer confi- ready to immediately expand stimulus lows pressure by activist shareholder “Investors have been saying, ‘I would like kle-eraser Botox, and oilfield services compa- dence for November. Other data in the holi- efforts to return the euro-zone to its infla- Daniel Loeb, who pushed his way onto more please,’ and central banks in Europe and ny Halliburton said it would take over rival day-shortened week include the second esti- China have delivered,” said Alan Skrainka, chief Baker Hughes for $34.6 billion. mate for third-quarter economic growth and tion objective. The twin China and ECB the Sotheby’s board earlier this year. investment officer at Cornerstone Wealth Mergers and acquisitions around the world durable goods orders for October. moves were “big news,” said Alan Hertz Global Holdings gained 4.5 per- Management. “It’s just the prescription the so far this year have hit $3.16 trillion, accord- There will also be earnings reports from Skrainka, chief investment officer at cent as it named former United Airlines doctor ordered.” ing to Dealogic, the highest level since the Tiffany and Hewlett-Packard, as well as meet- Cornerstone Wealth Management. chief operating officer John Tague as its Friday also demonstrated the positive record year of 2007. Major drivers of deals ing of the Organization of Petroleum “It’s just the prescription the doctor new chief executive. The appointment potential of activist investors on individual include cheap financing and a desire of com- Exporting Countries that is being closely ordered,” Skrainka said. “There is a serious comes after another prominent activist, stocks following three big activist wins. Dow panies to move beyond their core functions to watched by the oil market. — AFP risk of deflation in Europe and China was Carl Icahn, won three Hertz board seats in struggling to maintain its growth goal as September. — AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 BUSINESS

KUWAIT: Governor of Al-Asimah Governorate Retired Maj Gen Thabit Al-Muhanna, The Acting Director of Kuwait Municipality Eng Ahmed Al-Manfuhi, the Photos from the event. UN-Habitat Regional Representative Dr Tarek El-Sheikh, the Mayor of Yarmouk Abdulaziz Al-Meshari as well as ambassadors, diplomats and dignitaries dur- ing the cake-cutting ceremony. Ooredoo celebrates World Cities Day at Yarmouk Eco-Friendly Park UN Habitat selects Yarmouk as eco-friendly park sponsored by Ooredoo

KUWAIT: The United Nations Human settlements Program, by the UN Habitat a city change partner for this unique community, which is at the core of Ooredoo’s values.” building sustainable cities.” Ooredoo Kuwait and the Kuwait Capital Governorate cele- celebration. We at Ooredoo strongly believe in our UN Habitat is the UN Agency for Housing and cities that Dr El-Sheikh ended by saying, “as a UN-Habitat role we brated the launch of Yarmouk Eco-Friendly Park yesterday. responsibility to this society and to our community. supports sustainability in developing urban areas for more are tasked to help raise awareness and enhance the The celebration also marks the celebration of this year’s That’s why we are always looking for opportunities to than 40 years UN-Habitat has been working in human set- involvement of local people in decision making processes theme World Cities Day: leading Urban Transformation. cooperate with other entities in order to enrich people’s tlement programs throughout the world with a focus on in order to meet their general demand. Our messages from The celebration was attended by the Governor of Al- lives of the communities we operate in. Together, we building brighter futures for developing villages, towns, Yarmouk are threefold, 1) Communities are key to sustain- Asimah Governorate Retired Maj Gen Thabit Al-Muhanna, aim to deliver messages on bettering the lives of people cities of all sizes, which are in need of support in guiding able development with their practices our lives will be bet- The Acting Director of Kuwait Municipality Eng Ahmed Al- and promoting sustainable practices. Ooredoo spon- the process of urbanization. ter or worse and the sustainability battle will be won or Manfuhi, the UN-Habitat Regional Representative Dr Tarek sored revamping Yarmouk Eco-Friendly Park, and we Dr El-Sheikh emphasized, “UN-Habitat’s mandate lies lost; 2) Partnerships with private sector is critical and essen- El-Sheikh, the Mayor of Yarmouk Abdulaziz Al-Meshari as also sponsored Mishref track, as well as the sports fields. in supporting capacity development and future plan- tial in advancing sustainable practices and ensuring the well as ambassadors, diplomats and dignitaries. This stems from our strong belief in promoting liveable ning’s for future generation by providing a holistic global messages are reached effectively through demon- Commenting on this event, Ooredoo General public open space and ensuring beautiful, better and approach to urban developments by working side by stration projects and;3) Effective Local level leaderships (at Manager and Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Bin safe healthy environment for people. This stems from side with governments, NGO’s and private sectors to the mayorlevel) together with empowered governorates Abdullah Al-Thani said: “We are very happy to be chosen our corporate social responsibility commitments to the enable them to promote an integrated approach to makes our future better and our needs met effectively.” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 BUSINESS

Ford plants flag in Middle East & Africa with live action event. Ford Mustang Club Ford Motor unveils new Mustang on world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa Ford plants flag in Middle East & Africa with live action event KUWAIT: Ford Motor Company, under- Arizona taking an urgent call. The world-class performance from a range of scoring its growing ambitions in the unknown protagonist raced via horse- available engines, including a new tur- Middle East and Africa, yesterday intro- back, airliner, car, helicopter and jet ski bocharged EcoBoost(r) 2.3-liter and an duced the all-new Mustang on the Burj to Dubai to deliver the iconic pony upgraded 5.0-liter V8 with more than Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. badge. Only in the final scene on the 420 horsepower. In addition to state-of- Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford 112th floor of the Burj Khalifa - 399 the-art connectivity systems, Mustang capped the live-action event by deliver- meters (1,300 feet) above the ground- features available track apps, launch ing the iconic pony badge to the 2015 was the protagonist revealed with a control and more. Ford Mustang was yellow Mustang on the 112th floor of wink and a nod as Bill Ford, the great- revealed to the world with a television the skyscraper. The event was viewed grandson of Henry Ford. advertising campaign on the evening of live around the world on YouTube as “A century ago Henry Ford had a April 16, 1964, before being shown to well as by approximately 10,000 people vision to open the highways to all the public at the New York World’s Fair gathered in the Dubai Downtown area, mankind,” said Jim Benintende, presi- on April 17. The car officially went on overlooking the Dubai Fountain and dent, Ford Middle East and Africa. sale that day, and Ford dealers accumu- Burj Khalifa. “Placing our regional headquarters in lated a record 22,000 sales and orders “Today we planted the Ford flag in Dubai lets us tap the innovation and that first day on the way to more than the Middle East & Africa, an exciting, imagination that’s flourishing here, help- 418,000 sales in the first year and 1 mil- vibrant region that represents the final ing us to bring our founder’s vision to lion sales in less than two years. Over the frontier for growth in the auto industry,” this part of the world.” past five decades, more than 9 million Bill Ford said. “We also sent a message to In addition the new Mustang, Ford Mustangs have been sold. the world that Mustang is going global also previously announced a plan to “Almost 50 years ago Ford captured after 50 years as America’s greatest introduce such new vehicles as Ford the world’s attention by placing a 1965 motoring icon.” Focus, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKC in Mustang Convertible atop what was Ford established its new Middle East the Middle East and Africa. The company then the world’s tallest building, the & Africa business unit this year, which also announced the accelerated rollout Empire State Building in New York City,” team reassembled the vehicle over Dubai’s Department of Tourism and covers the company’s automotive busi- of many new technologies to the region, Bill Ford said. “Today’s event in Dubai, approximately 12 hours. Commerce Marketing, Dubai Chamber ness in 67 Ford markets in North Africa, including EcoBoost engines, SYNC in-car home to the world’s current tallest build- “We’ve taken the new Mustang to of Commerce and Emaar Properties. Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa and connectivity, inflatable rear seat belts, ing, completes an incredible global jour- new heights of technology and refine- “Dubai is a destination which offers a Middle East regions. Industry sales in MyKey and other driver assist technolo- ney for Ford and Mustang.” ment, so taking it literally to new heights remarkable range of breath-taking expe- Middle East & Africa are expected to gies. A team of six engineers travelled with atop the Burj Khalifa is an amazing riences, so Ford’s ambition for this event grow 40 percent to 5.5 million vehicles the special Mustang from Ford’s world achievement for our team,” Benintende was a natural fit,” said His Excellency by 2020. To meet new customer 2015 Ford Mustang headquarters in Dearborn, Mich., to said. “There are no cranes that would Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, demand, Ford pledged to launch 25 The all-new Mustang is the most Dubai aboard an Emirates Airlines flight. reach that high, and helicopter delivery Dubai Tourism. “It was a privilege to vehicles in region by 2016, including the advanced version yet of the iconic pony Once the car arrived in Dubai, it was is out of the question. Making this hap- work with Ford and our partners to all-new Mustang debuting next year. car, offering more advanced driver-assist transported to the base of Burj Khalifa pen is truly an example of Ford engi- stage the event and to demonstrate Viewers of the light-hearted action technology than any other car in its and carefully separated into six sections neering expertise at work.” once more that Dubai is a city which spectacle witnessed a dramatic journey class. The sleek new design of Mustang that could be transported to the 112th Ford partnered with several organiza- continues to push the boundaries of that started with a hero atop a cliff in fastback and convertible is backed up by level via the building’s elevators. The tions to bring this event to life, including possibility.”

First ever debt capital markets issuance by Dubai Aviation Corporation (flydubai)

KUWAIT: Dubai Aviation Corporation (trad- In terms of distribution among types of ing as “flydubai”), yesterday came to the investors, the 5 year Sukuk saw a diverse market with a landmark debut Sukuk trans- allocation with 65 percent to Banks, 20 per- action and successfully raised $500 million cent to Fund Managers, 8 percent to Private through a 5 year Sukuk. The order book Banks and an additional 7 percent going to was over 6 times oversubscribed demon- other types of investors. strating the strong investor appetite for this Statement from Sheikh Ahmed Bin paper. The well-planned and swift execu- Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai: tion took advantage of the positive market “We are very pleased at the excellent Al-Zayani: New all-wheel-drive Jaguar F-Type R environment to build a high-quality order market reception to flydubai’s landmark book for a 5 year Sukuk. Sukuk issue. The highly successful offering The $500m 5 year Sukuk priced at a demonstrates the confidence which inter- boosts Bloodhound SSC record bid profit rate of 3.776 percent, equivalent to national investors place in the Emirate of KUWAIT: The new all-wheel-drive Jaguar F-TYPE R munications test for the Bloodhound SSC team. team synergy and this is a very special relation- 200 basis points over the 5-year USD Mid- Dubai and its entities and confirms the Coupe ensured the Bloodhound SSC World Land Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar ship. We are proud to carry the Jaguar branding swaps. The issuance is a stand-alone. access to funding which our corporates Speed Record program passed a significant high- said:”Our target with engineering the all-wheel on Bloodhound SSC.” Proceeds of the issuance will be used for enjoy from the Islamic Capital Markets. speed testing milestone. drive F-TYPE was to maintain the engaging rear- Fitted with the same radio equipment as the general corporate purposes and refinanc- Investors’ strong interest resulted in the The test marks the start of a major technical drive character that’s so important to Jaguar jet and rocket powered Bloodhound SSC, the F- ing. order book reaching to over $3 billion, over partnership between Jaguar and The Bloodhound sports cars, yet offer even greater dynamic capa- TYPE was driven head-to-head at top speed with The issuance was extremely well 6 times of the offer amount. This is a highly Project, with the ultimate aim of raising the world bility. The result is a controllable, exploitable and a similarly equipped jet flown at 500mph and just received globally and generated a large successful result that further confirms the land speed record above 1,000mph and to assist blisteringly fast performance car in all weather 50 feet above the ground. The combined closing order book with over 150 investors placing credibility of flydubai and the investors’ in inspiring the next generation of scientists and and road conditions.” speed of almost 700mph enabled the successful orders of approximately $3 billion. Orders confidence in the promising outlook for fly- engineers, which is the overall objective of the The AWD F-TYPE R Coupe was driven flat-out test of the system that will allow communications were received from a wide range of high dubai, and Dubai’s status as a leading glob- project. The current record stands at 763.035mph by Bloodhound Project Director and former World between the ground crew and Andy Green in quality fixed income investors, including al aviation hub. The outcome is a testament and was set by Andy Green in Thrust SSC in 1997. Land Speed Record holder, Richard Noble who Bloodhound SSC, which will run for the first time fund managers, private banks, and banks to the invaluable support provided by the Andy will drive the Bloodhound Supersonic car. said: “We are absolutely delighted to announce on the Hakskeen desert just twelve months from from a wide geographic spread across Asia, Government of Dubai to our institution and On the relatively soft surface of the Hakskeen Jaguar as a Main Partner to the Bloodhound now. Europe, the Middle East, and offshore US. the wider industry, and part of the ongoing Pan desert in the Northern Cape of South Africa, Project. This is a very fine match - Jaguar is very The addition of all-wheel-drive is one of a The high-quality and diversified order book visionary leadership of Sheikh Mohammed the stability of the AWD F-TYPE R Coupe and its strong on innovation and with its huge drive in number of performance enhancements to the enabled flydubai to price the transaction at bin Rashed Al-Maktoum, Vice President and dynamic ability - it will reach 60mph in just 3.9- advanced technology, education and motorsport award-winning Jaguar F-TYPE range which will a very tight spread, after two price revi- Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of seconds with a limited top speed of 186mph - track record, we have the perfect partner. grow from six to 14 derivatives in 2015 - the full sions. Dubai.” enabled the successful completion of a vital com- Together we have developed outstanding inter- range debutED at the LA Auto Show. The 5 year Sukuk issuance saw a geo- The Joint Lead Managers on the transac- graphic distribution of 64 percent to tion were CrÈdit Agricole CIB, Dubai Islamic Middle East accounts, 25 percent to Bank PJSC, Emirates NBD Capital, HSBC, European accounts, 7 percent to Asia, and National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC, Noor Gulf petrochemical and chemical an additional 4 percent to US offshore. Bank PJSC, Standard Chartered Bank. output to cross 225m tons in 2020 KUWAIT: The President & CEO of who is also a GPCA board member, Annual GPCA Forum 2014 will be held EQUATE Petrochemical Company, noted, “While in 2013 the Gulf had a in Dubai, the UAE, during November Kuwait’s first international petrochemi- 7% of the global petrochemical and 23-25. As a founding member of GPCA, cal joint-venture, Mohammad Husain chemical production, the Gulf’s total EQUATE has been a strong supporter said that despite challenges, Gulf’s production capacity is expected to of the various activities launched by petrochemical and chemical produc- exceed 225 million metric tons during the association since its inception in tion was over 140 million metric tons 2020.” 2006 within a context of “Partners in (MT) during 2013. Husain said that EQUATE’s total pro- Success.” Established in 1995, EQUATE On the occasion of EQUATE’s spon- duction capacities, from plants owned is an international joint venture sorship of the 9th Annual Gulf and operated by it, exceed 5 million between Petrochemical Industries Petrochemicals & Chemicals metric tons, including ethylene, poly- Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Association (GPCA) Forum, Husain said ethylene, polypropylene, ethylene gly- Company (Dow), Boubyan “Those challenges mainly include col, heavy aromatics, benzene, styrene Petrochemical Company (BPC) and feedstock shortage, market instability, monomer and paraxylene. Qurain Petrochemical Industries infrastructure insufficiency and port “During 2013, the global sales rev- Company (QPIC). Commencing pro- congestions, in addition to lack of enue of petrochemicals and chemicals duction in 1997, EQUATE is the single qualified human resources. was over USD 4.1 trillion, and more operator of a fully integrated world- Overcoming these challenges, through than 2% of it belonged to Gulf coun- scale manufacturing facility producing sustainability-based innovation and tries,” added Husain. over 5 million tons annually of high- integration, is an utmost priority for With the attendance of over 2000 quality petrochemical products which GPCA which groups over 200 compa- industrial leaders, experts and profes- are marketed throughout the Middle EQUATE President & CEO nies from around the world.” Husain, sionals from around the world, the 9th East, Asia, Africa and Europe. Mohammad Husain SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 technology Globe sets 5th hottest-month record of 2014

WASHINGTON: Despite a bitter US cold With only two months left in the year, record for the world ocean temperatures percent of the entire globe, he said. The globe has broken 37 monthly snap, the globe is rushing hell-bent 2014 has now surged ahead as the have been the last six months. Because It has been so hot in California that high temperature records since January toward its warmest year on record with globe’s warmest year so far, beating oceans are big and slow to change that there is no way the year will end up not 1997, including five this year, according last month setting the fifth monthly heat 2010 and 1998. So far this year, the makes it more likely the world will set a breaking the record for heat in the state, to NOAA. The last cold monthly temper- record of the year. The National Oceanic world is averaging 58.62 degrees (14.78 yearly temperature record, he said. said NOAA climate scientist Jake Crouch. ature record broken was in December and Atmospheric Administration degrees Celsius). If the last two months Pennsylvania State University climate This year October, September, August, 1916. Texas Tech climate scientist announced Thursday that last month of the year are only average for the 21st scientist Michael Mann said in an email June and May - five of the last six Katharine Hayhoe said the issue isn’t so was the hottest October on record century, it will still be the warmest year he hopes the new data will put to rest months - set global monthly heat much about record highs, but trends worldwide. The 58.43 degrees Fahrenheit ever, Arndt said. “the silly ongoing claims that global records. April 2014 was the second over multiple decades. Seeing the 38th (14.74 Celsius) beat out October 2003. He said this year’s heat is what scien- warming has ‘stopped’ or that there is a hottest on record. January, March and consecutive October that is warmer “It is becoming pretty clear that 2014 tists expect from man-made global ‘hiatus’ in global warming.” The world is July were fourth. February was the 21st than the 20th century average “is cli- will end up as the warmest year on warming. Scientists say the burning of approaching the warmest year “in spite warmest. NASA, Japan’s weather agency mate change, and we are seeing it in record,” said Deke Arndt, climate moni- coal, oil and gas traps heats, changing of the US being pretty cold,” Arndt said. and the University of Alabama spades.” It is also the 356th month in a toring chief for NOAA’s National Climatic the climate. This heat is being driven by That’s because the United States is only Huntsville satellite measuring system - row the world’s temperature has been Data Center in Asheville, North Carolina. incredible warmth in the world’s oceans, 2 percent of the world’s area and the which climate skeptics usually use - also warmer than the 20th century aver- “The remaining question is: How much?” Arndt said. The six warmest months on part that’s unusually cold is about 1.5 called it the hottest October on record. age.— AP Grouse needs 3-mile buffer from drilling

BILLINGS: A government report with said the agency will use the new infor- significant implications for the US ener- mation as it works on changes to land gy industry says a struggling bird use plans that include new sage grouse species needs a 3-mile buffer between conservation measures. The report said a its breeding grounds and oil and gas minimum buffer extending to a 3.1-mile drilling, wind farms and solar projects. radius around sage grouse breeding The study comes as the Obama adminis- sites would provide considerable protec- tration weighs new protections for the tions for the bird. That radius would greater sage grouse. The ground- equal a circle around the leks covering dwelling, chicken-sized birds range 30 square miles. across 11 western states and two The report suggests a maximum Canadian provinces. buffer of 5 miles. By comparison, A 3-mile buffer for the birds repre- Montana and Wyoming have adopted sents a much larger area than the no- management plans for the bird that call occupancy zones where drilling and oth- for a no-surface occupancy zone of six- er activity is prohibited under some tenths of a mile around breeding sites, state and federal land management or leks, in key sage grouse habitat. That’s Combo images show unappealing school lunches that have been posted on the Internet by the students. Along with photos of unsavory school plans. However, those plans also contain an area of slightly more than one square meals, the hashtag #ThanksMichelleObama was among the top trends on Twitter within the United States for a time. — AP more nuanced provisions, which backers mile. The state plans also limit human say will protect sage grouse, such as sea- activity within a larger area around sonal restrictions on drilling or other breeding and nesting seasons. And they School Kids give US first lady activity and limits on the number of oil take into account cumulative impacts, and gas wells within key sage grouse such as a restriction in Wyoming that habitat. limits oil companies to one well pad per sarcastic ‘thanks’ on Twitter Some wildlife advocates say too square mile in key habitat. much energy development is being That keeps sage grouse habitat intact, allowed, undermining efforts to help Wyoming Petroleum Association Vice grouse. Such opposition could be bol- President Esther Wagner said. “That ‘hashtag #ThanksMichelleObama’ stered by Friday’s US Geological Survey reduces (habitat) fragmentation, which WASHINGTON: School kids are giving thanks to an apple on a school lunch tray was retweeted immediate response, but an Agriculture report. The USGS made no management is what it all comes down to,” Wagner first lady Michelle Obama just in time for the hol- more than 170 times. Department spokesman said most meals aren’t recommendations, and agency scientists said. “It’s working here.” But Steve iday - with a sarcastic Twitter hashtag about Hunter, 17, is a senior at Richland Center High as bad as the photos depict. USDA oversees the said the buffer distances were for guid- Holmer, a senior policy adviser for the unappealing school lunches. Along with photos School in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He said in school meals program. “Students are always pro- ance only. Greater sage grouse popula- American Bird Conservancy, said larger of unsavory-looking school meals, the hashtag an interview with The Associated Press that his vided full servings of both fruits and vegetables tions dropped sharply in recent decades no occupancy areas around leks are #ThanksMichelleObama was among the top school lunches have gone downhill over his four as well as protein options, so clearly many of the due to disease, pressure from the energy needed if sage grouse populations are trends on Twitter within the United States for a years in high school. Of the Spanish rice, he said photos posted do not fully reflect the full range industry, wildfires and other factors. to survive. “There really need to be a time on Friday. The first lady has become the “you couldn’t feel the individual grains of rice. It of choices students are provided,” said USDA’s Now state and federal officials are hard and fast rule about no occupancy,” symbol of healthier school meals as she has was just a solid mush.” Halana Turner, a junior at Cullen Schwarz. scrambling to come up with conserva- he said. “When it comes to oil and gas, pushed standards implemented in 2012 that Fraser High School in Fraser, Michigan, posted a House Republicans are pushing a one-year tion measures to protect the grouse those have been found to immediately require more fruits, vegetables and whole grains photo of a mushy breakfast sandwich Friday waiver that would allow some schools to opt out ahead of a court-ordered September drive out leks if they’re too close.” in the lunch line in an effort to combat child- morning. She says she used to like the meals at of healthier meal standards if they lost money 2015 decision on protections. A related The US Fish and Wildlife has deter- hood obesity. There are also limits on sodium, her school. “I don’t blame my school for this on meal programs over a six-month period. The bird, the Gunnison sage grouse of Utah mined that Wyoming’s sage grouse plan - sugar and fat. because I know that they’re just following the schools pushing for changes say limits on sodi- and Colorado, received federal protec- used as a template for Montana’s - is pro- While many schools have put the standards in rules,” she said. To combat the critics, a handful um and requirements for more whole grains are tion as a threatened species on Nov 12. tective of the bird, agency spokesman place successfully, others have said some of the of kids posted photos of more appetizing lunch- particularly challenging, while some school offi- An adviser for Colorado Gov John Theodore Stein said. Krauss, the BLM new foods end up in the trash can. Many of the es. Some people joked that the students are far cials say kids are throwing away fruits and veg- Hickenlooper said Friday that the state spokesman, pointed out that the report photos have a Thanksgiving theme - think sad- from the first generation to complain about their etables they are required to take. The proposal plans to challenge the decision in court. offered a range of buffer distances. “There looking stuffing - while others are everyday meals. school lunches. The Center for Science in the drew a White House veto threat, and the first The USGS report on the more-common is no single number for an appropriate The hashtag appears to have started around two Public Interest, a Washington advocacy group lady aggressively lobbied against it. “I’m going to greater sage grouse represents a compi- buffer distance for any particular type of years ago, but didn’t really catch on until Friday that has lobbied for the healthier lunches, got in fight until the bitter end to make sure that every after several websites picked it up. “Had a very on the game as well, tweeting pictures of color- kid in this country continues to have the best lation of scientific studies aimed at see- disturbance,” he said. Land managers also #healthylunch today,” Hunter Whitney of ful salad bars and happy kids under the hashtag. nutrition that they can have in our schools, ing what it takes to protect the bird. need to take into consideration local con- Wisconsin tweeted. “The apple definitely made up “Even if the lunches were super unhealthy, there because these kids, all of these kids, are worth it,” It was requested by the US ditions across the grouse’s sprawling, for the ‘mystery mush’ #ThanksMichelleObama.” would be kids who would complain,” said CSPI’s she said this summer. The waiver proposal could Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land 257,000-square-mile habitat, USGS senior His photo of a soupy Spanish rice gone wrong and Margo Wootan. The White House didn’t have an come up again in a year-end spending bill.— AP Management, which oversees millions of science adviser Carol Schuler said. Friday’s acres of sage grouse habitat and regu- buffer recommendation was meant to lates the energy industry across much of offer a reference point as more localized the West. BLM spokesman Jeff Krauss decisions are made, she said.— AP Japan’s blueprint sees modern Atlantis spiral deep into ocean TOKYO: Forget colonies in space, one Japanese construction company says in the future human beings could live in huge com- plexes that corkscrew deep into the ocean. Blue sky thinkers say around 5,000 people could live and work in a modern-day Atlantis, a sphere 500 meters in diameter that houses hotels, residential spaces and commercial complexes. The vast globe would float at the surface of the sea, but could be submerged in bad weather, down the centre of a gigantic spiral structure that plunges to depths of up to 4,000 meters. The spiral would form a 15 kilometer path to a building on the ocean floor, which could serve as a resource development factory that could collect rare metals and rare earths. Visionaries at Shimizu, a construction compa- ny, even think they could use micro organisms called “methanogens” to convert carbon diox- ide captured at the surface into methane. The sci-fi concept is the work of several organiza- TOKYO: This artist impression image released shows a modern-day Atlantis, a sphere 500 tions, including Tokyo University and the meters (1,500 feet) in diameter that houses hotels, residential spaces and commercial com- Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and plexes. Forget colonies in space, one Japanese construction company says in the future human Technology (JAMSTEC). It envisages using the beings could live in huge complexes that corkscrew deep into the ocean. — AFP wide difference in water temperatures CALIFORNIA: A Google self-driving car goes on a test drive near the Computer between the top and the bottom of the ocean History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. While these cars promise to be much safer, for generating power. Shimizu says the Ocean accidents will be inevitable. How those cars should react when faced with a series of Spiral would cost three trillion yen ($25 bil- bad, perhaps deadly, options is a field even less developed than the technology lion), and all the technology could be in place itself. The relatively easy part is writing computer code that will dictate how a car by 2030. should react. — AP It is the third such project unveiled by the company after a floating metropolis and solar power ring around the moon. “The company Hackers empty in cooperation with many organizations has spent two years to design the project working with technologies we think will be plausible in the future,” said a Shimizu spokesman. In town’s coffers 2012, another Japanese construction firm, Obayashi Corp, claimed it could execute an XALAPA: Hackers left a small Mexican branch of Spain’s Banco Santander, the out-of-this-world plan to put tourists in space town penniless after breaking into its town treasurer said. “To state clearly, within 40 years by building an elevator that bank accounts and stealing more than they left us without one cent,” Mayor stretches a quarter of the way to the moon. $500,000, officials said Friday. The Cesar Dominguez told AFP. Officials in Obayashi claimed it could use carbon nan- theft took place on November 11, the town of 26,000 blamed errors in otube technology, which is more than 20 when 33 transfers were made from six the bank’s security system. Bank repre- times stronger than steel, to build a lift shaft accounts that the eastern town of sentatives could not be immediately 96,000 kilometers (roughly 60,000 miles) TOKYO: Artist impression shows a modern-day Atlantis, a sphere 500 meters (1,500 feet) in Ursulo Galvan had in the Mexican reached for comment.—AFP above the Earth.-—AFP diameter that houses hotels, residential spaces and commercial complexes. —AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: Study

WASHINGTON: Long-derided saturated mary regulator of what you save in terms of increased, total saturated fat in the blood burned by the body, the researchers said. doesn’t correlate with disease,” Volek added. fats-associated with an array of health prob- fat is the carbohydrate in your diet,” senior did not increase, and even went down in “When you consume a very low-carb By the end of the trial, participants saw lems such as heart disease-caught a break author Jeff Volek of Ohio State University, most people. diet your body preferentially burns saturat- “significant improvements” in blood glu- Friday when research revealed their intake said in the report. To conduct the study, The fatty acid called palmitoleic acid, ed fat,” Volek said. cose, insulin and blood pressure and lost an could be doubled or even nearly tripled which appeared in the journal PLOS ONE, which is associated with “unhealthy metab- “We had people eat two times more sat- average of 22 pounds (10 kilograms). “There without driving up their level in a person’s scientists put 16 participants on a strict olism of carbohydrates that can promote urated fat than they had been eating before is widespread misunderstanding about sat- blood. Carbohydrates, meanwhile, are asso- dietary regime that lasted four and a half disease,” went down with low-carb diets entering the study, yet when we measured urated fat. In population studies, there’s ciated with heightened levels of a fatty acid months. Every three weeks their diets were and gradually increased as carbs were re- saturated fat in their blood, it went down in clearly no association of dietary saturated linked to increased risk for diabetes and changed to adjust carbohydrate and total introduced, the study said. the majority of people,” he said. The finding fat and heart disease, yet dietary guidelines heart disease, the same study showed. fat and saturated fat levels. An increase in this fatty acid indicates “challenges the conventional wisdom that continue to advocate restriction of saturat- “The point is you don’t necessarily save The scientists found that when carbs that a growing proportion of carbohydrates has demonized saturated fat and extends ed fat. That’s not scientific and not smart,” the saturated fat that you eat, and the pri- were reduced and saturated fat was is being converted into fat instead of being our knowledge of why dietary saturated fat Volek said. —AFP UN warns Ebola still far from over

UNITED NATIONS: The head of the UN easily be reversed,” said Australian Foreign Ebola mission warned Friday that the Minister Julie Bishop, who chaired the world was “far, far away” from beating the meeting on Ebola. deadly outbreak and said a huge increase in aid was needed to fight the virus in More health care workers needed Africa. “There is a long battle ahead of us,” The US envoy, who traveled to Ebola-hit Anthony Banbury told the UN Security West Africa last month, said 1,000 interna- Council, which met two months after it tional health care workers were needed on declared the outbreak a threat to world an ongoing basis and warned it was security. unclear the supply could be sustained Fighting the epidemic “is going to “two months from now.” “More countries require a tremendous increase in need to send teams, and those that have resources on the ground, in a dispersed already sent them must maintain a geographic area,” said Banbury, head of pipeline of trained replacements so that the UN Mission for Ebola Emergency the supply can be replenished in the com- Response (UNMEER) by videoconference. ing months,” she said. While recognizing some progress, Banbury More than 5,000 people have died from said international efforts had yet to gain Ebola and more than 15,000 have been the upper hand on the epidemic, with a infected. new outbreak in Mali, where UNMEER will The United Nations has been struggling set up operations. to mobilize financial pledges and “We are far, far away from ending this resources-medical equipment, doctors, crisis,” he declared. nurses, health workers-to come to the aid UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said of Ebola-hit countries, nearly one year in Washington that if international efforts after the outbreak. The world body recent- are stepped up, the Ebola outbreak can be ly increased its appeal for $1 billion in contained by the middle of next year. pledges to $1.5 billion to defeat Ebola and Recent data has shown a decline in cases the focus has shifted to providing aid to in Liberia, the worst-hit country, and rural areas where the virus has spread. Guinea, but last week, 533 new cases were The council adopted a statement call- reported in Sierra Leone-the highest ing on Ban to “accelerate efforts to scale VATICAN: In this picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) Pope Francis greets faithful during an audi- weekly tally since the outbreak began in up UNMEER’s presence and activities” in ence with healthcare workers and children with autism in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, yesterday. —AP that country. rural areas. It also drew a list of resources “The fight is not only ongoing, but it is needed from member-states: mobile labo- still tilting in Ebola’s favor,” warned US ratories, field hospitals, trained personnel, Ambassador to the United Nations therapies, vaccines, diagnostics and per- Battling Ebola: The worst Samantha Power. “The gains to date could sonal protective equipment. —AFP of humanitarian missions Caregivers work in unbearable conditions

KENEMA, Sierra Leone: An invisible, murderous And more than half of those patients leave room for error.” enemy that puts caregivers in almost unbearable the unit in disinfected body bags, he tells AFP. The heat and the intense concentration take working conditions, Ebola is a gruelling test for The working conditions are exhausting for his their toll on the mind as well as the body, she says, even the most experienced humanitarian. team, who toil head to toe in rubber biohazard describing the work as “emotionally exhausting”. Joachim Gardemann had spent 20 years with suits, plexiglass masks protecting their face and Patients can die suddenly, the latest example the Red Cross in Rwanda, Bosnia and Syria eyes in temperatures of more than 35C (95F). an 18-month-old baby a day earlier who had before his toughest mission in eastern Sierra Scottish nurse Margie Lee and her colleague arrived two weeks ago with its mother, who has Leone. “In a conflict, you avoid areas where there Liz, from New Zealand, finish a round of the also died. The infant seemed to be doing well. is risk, landmines... Here the enemy is every- patients, having just given a pale toddler a blood But that’s Ebola, says Margie. “You are talking to where,” says the German pediatrician, who runs transfusion. Exhausted, the women pass together someone who seems good and an hour later, he’s an Ebola treatment unit in Kenema district. through a chlorinated shower to the undressing dead,” she tells AFP, voice faltering. “Usually medicine is your best protection area, the most dangerous part of the process “The children... they die alone, suddenly, no because if you work well, no one will attack you. where they must peel off their suits without one at their side. The others are afraid of them so With Ebola, you yourself are a target.” touching the outside. they don’t come near.” And when the young The virus has infected hundreds of local Despite the exhaustion, they proceed meticu- patients do get to see the nurse, she is hidden healthcare workers in west Africa, and has not lously, not letting their concentration drop. Liz behind her mask. “But they do not seem dis- spared their colleagues from more developed looks up, while Margie closes her eyes. Each item turbed by our appearance, they accept it,” Margie countries either. A doctor from the Cuban contin- is methodically removed under the orders of a says. For centre manager Ranveig Tveitnes, there gent in Sierra Leone was evacuated Thursday to “dresser” who directs the procedure. is no let-up. Even in the evenings, the team get Geneva and a Spanish Doctors Without Borders No handshakes, no kisses together to talk about the day’s cases. “The volunteer in Mali was repatriated as a precaution It takes 15 to 20 minutes for the nurses to strange thing about this situation is that here, on Friday. remove everything, revealing blouses drenched in your safety comes first, then public health and On Monday a Sierra Leonean doctor evacuat- sweat. “Without the dresser, even after three only then the patient. It is difficult for caregivers,” ed to the United States died of the virus. weeks we would end up missing a step,” says he says. Healthcare workers are on assignment Gardemann’s 60-bed unit has around 20 doctors Margie. for four to five weeks-a month or more with no and nurses originating from Switzerland, Canada, “We do two to three rounds per day, of one physical contact, no handshakes, no kisses, no CONAKRY: Djanko Traore poses near the Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Norway and Portugal. hour at most. Always in a pair and with a watch on helping hands. Without Borders) Ebola center, located in the courtyard of the Donka “We have experience, we’ve lived through the sleeve to check the time. We have to move Recently a British medic who had become a Hospital in Conakry. “There were times when I was very ill,” says Djanko wars, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods... In a catas- slowly. “Sweat forms a cloud on the mask, it runs friend of Gardemann left the centre. “We both Traore, 26, who is now on the staff of the Ebola center set up by MSF at the trophe, after a few days you have fewer and few- down the inside... It’s difficult to put in a drip, put on protective suits to be able to give each Donka hospital. —AFP er new patients. Here, they increase,” he says. especially with gloves on. We know we have no other a big hug,” he says. —AFP British health volunteers heading to S Leone to tackle Ebola

LONDON: A first group of volunteers from Britain’s state ence and join a team to help bring the disease under con- National Health Service were to depart yesterday for Sierra trol.” More than 5,000 people have died in the west African Leone to join the Ebola epidemic fightback, the UK govern- Ebola outbreak and more than 15,000 have been infected. ment said. Recent data has shown a decline in cases in Liberia, the More than 30 NHS workers were to arrive in the capital worst-hit country, and Guinea, but last week, 533 new cas- Freetown on Sunday for a week of training before moving es were reported in Sierra Leone-the highest weekly tally to British-built treatment centres around the west African since the epidemic began in that country. country. The group includes doctors, nurses, clinicians, psy- “Our fight against Ebola in west Africa is one of Britain’s chiatrists and emergency medicine consultants. The volun- biggest responses to a disease outbreak,” said International teers have gone through nine days of intensive training at Development Secretary Justine Greening. “But to beat a specialist Ministry of Defense unit in northern England, Ebola we desperately need the experience and dedication which has a replica treatment centre. of skilled doctors and nurses to care for the thousands of More than 1,000 NHS workers have put their names for- sick and dying patients who are not receiving the treat- ward and more teams of British volunteers are due to go ment they need.” out to Sierra Leone over the coming weeks. “I’d been fol- One UK-built treatment centre is already open in the lowing the stories on the news, so when I saw an email former British colony of Sierra Leone, with a further five to from the NHS highlighting the Ebola situation in Sierra open in the coming weeks, with a total of 700 beds Leone and calling for volunteers I felt I had act,” said Donna between them. Cuba, Norway, Australia, New Zealand and Wood, senior sister at Haywood Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent, Denmark have committed to providing health workers to central England. staff the British treatment centres alongside the NHS vol- “I knew I could use the skills I’ve got to make a differ- unteers. —AFP Mali announces new Ebola case BAMAKO: Mali announced yesterday a has contracted the deadly tropical The health ministry said 310 people new case of Ebola in a man who is fighting pathogen has survived. The contagion were under surveillance as a result of that for his life in an intensive care unit in the entered the country in October when a chain of transmission. Around 5,500 people capital Bamako. “Among two suspected cas- two-year-old girl who had come from have died this year in the west African Ebola es who were being tested, one was found Guinea died in the western town of Kayes, outbreak almost all in Guinea, Sierra Leone negative, the other positive. He was placed without spreading the virus any further. and Liberia-among more than 15,000 in an isolation unit for intensive treatment,” Three weeks later an Islamic cleric, also infected. Ebola, one of the deadliest viruses HILLSBORO: Successful deer hunters check in their deer at the check station in Hillsboro, NH. Fish the health ministry said in a statement. from Guinea, died in the capital Bamako, known to man, is spread through direct and Wildlife officials suspect that interest from local food connoisseurs is helping to level off a drop Mali, the newest country to be caught transmitting the virus, directly or indirectly, contact with the bodily fluids of an infected in the number of hunting license holders nationally, which has been on a steady decline over the last up in the epidemic, recorded its seventh to at least five people, all of whom have person showing symptoms such as fever or 30 years. —AP Ebola death on Thursday. So far no one who now also died. vomiting. —AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Americans urged to stop wasting food

WASHINGTON: In the run-up to Thanksgiving, Trashcan is last resort a holiday to celebrate bountiful harvests, “The trashcan is the last, last, last resort,” Americans are being urged to stop wasting said the Irish-born chef as he whipped up a food so much. Some 34 million pounds (15.4 lobster bisque in a kitchen adjoining an million kilograms) of food is thrown away in ongoing exhibition about food around the the United States every year, the world at the National Geographic museum. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said While 40 percent of food waste comes from Friday. households, 60 percent originates from busi- That represents 21 percent of all food pro- nesses and institutions, such as restaurants, duced, harvested and purchased-food that is food retailers and hospitals. worth an estimated $1.3 billion, at a time Armstrong, who oversees four successful when one in six Americans face hunger. restaurants and published a cook book earli- The EPA launched a social media cam- er this year on Irish food, said an eatery that paign this week to draw attention to the link wastes food is almost sure to go under. between food waste and greenhouse gases He lamented the failure of culinary produced when unwanted food ends up in schools to teach aspiring chefs the econom- landfills. ics of using every ingredient to the maxi- Such waste is a significant source of mum extent possible. methane, which the EPA on its website says “For the most part, chefs have to learn has “21 times the global warming potential (how not to waste food) themselves,” he said, of carbon dioxide.” as he stripped a lobster and put the typically “There are actions that individuals and undesired bits into a simmering pot. businesses can take to protect the environ- “It’s shocking how many people come to ment,” EPA assistant administrator Mathy me knowing how to make stock, but they Stanislaus told reporters. The typical don’t know why we make stock,” he said, American family of four, he said, could save adding by way of advice: “Never be without $1,600 a year by reducing their food waste. stock.” On Friday the federal government agency The National Geographic Society is cur- teamed up with prominent Washington area rently looking at food from all fronts, from its NEW YORK: Tina Martinez, director of Medicaid and Financial Aid, works on a Medicaid report in her office at Montefiore Medical chef and restauranteur Cathal Armstrong, “Food: Our Global Kitchen” exhibition and Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, in New York. A year into New York’s operation of a medical insurance exchange, more than half of who demonstrated how ingredients that a “Eat: The Story of Food” TV series to the the people with new coverage qualified for Medicaid _ the federal program for the poor - and many didn’t know they were eligi- homemaker might throw away can be put to December issue of its iconic yellow-bordered ble until the push under the Affordable Care Act. —AP good use. magazine. —AFP Dutch to destroy 8,000 ducks Plague outbreak kills to prevent bird flu outbreak AMSTERDAM: Dutch health authorities million chickens, 12 million pigs, 4 million yesterday were destroying 8,000 ducks to cows and millions more sheep, turkeys, 40 people in Madagascar prevent the possible spread of bird flu, ducks, rabbits and goats. But health offi- which has infected three farms in a week cials fear that the close proximity of the in the Netherlands, a leading poultry and farms and high numbers of animals per JOHANNESBURG: A plague outbreak has killed 40 control the disease. Pneumonic plague is easily spread through cough- egg exporter. farm make them more vulnerable to dis- people on the island nation of Madagascar, with 119 The plague is a disease carried by rodents and ing but WHO says only two percent of cases reported A government statement said ducks ease outbreaks. people diagnosed with the bacterial disease since spread by fleas. Humans are most often infected in Madagascar have been from this highly infectious were being culled in the central town of Since 1997, 40 million hens, cows, August. Two people have been diagnosed and one when they are bitten by fleas, causing swelling of the form of the disease. Barneveld as a precaution because goats, pigs and sheep have been slaugh- has died in the capital, Antananarivo. The World lymph nodes and sometimes pneumonia. The first case of the outbreak was found in a vil- authorities want to eliminate all risks after tered to contain outbreaks including Health Organization fears the plague outbreak may Combating the disease in Madagascar has been lage in a district two hours away from Antananarivo. the H5N8 virus spread to three out of 12 swine flu, foot-and-mouth and “mad cow” spread rapidly through Madagascar’s largest and made more difficult by a high level of resistance to an The man was positively diagnosed on Aug. 31 and provinces since last Sunday. disease. densely populated city, worsened by the country’s insecticide used to control fleas, according to WHO. died days later, according to WHO. Since then 16 The clearing operation at the duck A total transport ban for all poultry poor health care system. Early treatment and antibiotics have been effective in other districts have reported cases of plague. The farm in Barneveld, will increase the num- products and eggs imposed on the sector WHO said a national task force has been set curing the disease, according to WHO. The bubonic plague is most famous for killing millions of people in ber of animals destroyed since the first last weekend is set to expire today. The up to manage the outbreak, with the cost of the form of the disease, which causes swollen lymph Europe during the Middle Ages, according to the infection was discovered last Sunday to Netherlands is the world’s second-largest project reaching $200,000. The international nodes, can be treated with antibiotics. The deadlier Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Plague 211,000 birds. agricultural exporter after the United health organization said it is working with the pneumonic form, which attacks the lungs, may kill infections still occur throughout the world, mainly in “It is necessary to do everything need- States, selling more than 79 billion euros Red Cross and Madagascan health authorities to patients within 24 hours, warn health officials. parts of Africa and Asia. —AP ed to prevent an outbreak like in 2003,” ($98 billion) worth of goods abroad last when 30 million chickens were culled, the year. It is the world’s leading egg exporter statement said. High-intensity Dutch and largest supplier of poultry meat in farms house millions of animals — 103 the European Union. —Reuters ‘Horrific’ record 1,020 rhino killed in S Africa JOHANNESBURG: A record 1,020 the powdered horn is valued for its country’s parks, described the poaching. In July, a court sentenced rhinos have been poached in South supposed medicinal properties. poaching statistics as “horrific” but a rhino poacher to a record 77 years Africa this year, the government South Africa has launched a num- maintained that they were not in prison, and dozens of people are US job authority spells said, scuppering multiple efforts by ber of initiatives to fight the “fighting a losing battle”. “The fig- currently being tried for poaching. authorities to curb the slaughter of scourge, including the deployment ures are horrific,” said SANParks In September, police claimed to depression for women the endangered species. The vast of the army along the border with spokesman Isaac Phaahla. “We have arrested a suspected ring- Kruger National Park, has been hit Mozambique, a poaching hotspot. believe that they could have been leader of a poaching gang believed the hardest by poachers, with 672 Helicopters are also used to inter- worse if it wasn’t for our current to be behind at least 24 rhino WASHINGTON: Women in authority appear to negatively when acting with confidence and killed inside the park, which is cept poachers as well as armed anti-poaching interventions,” he killings between 2008 and 2012. be more vulnerable to depression than their assertiveness, prompting chronic stress, roughly the size of Wales. “To date, ground patrols with sniffer dogs. told AFP. The arrests were followed in male counterparts, a study by sociologists in Pudrovska said. a total of 1,020 rhino have been “Unfortunately the threat of Phaahla pointed at the 344 November by a haul of 18 rhino the United States said. Researchers looked into Men, on other hand, don’t have to wrestle killed for their horn since 1 January poaching has continued to escalate arrests of suspected poachers since horn seized at Johannesburg air- 1,500 middle-aged women from Wisconsin and with the negative stereotypes that haunt 2014,” the department of environ- while various multi-faceted inter- the beginning of the year and occa- port on a flight from Mozambique compared their workplace experiences with women, she said. “What’s striking is that women mental affairs said in a statement. ventions are being implemented by sional convictions as signs of “work to Vietnam. South Africa is also 1,300 men in the same age bracket from the with job authority in our study are advantaged The poaching crisis has forced the South Africa,” the Minister of in progress” in the fight against the looking into the thorny subject of same US state. They found that women with in terms of most characteristics that are strong authorities to move a number of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa scourge. However, a large number legalizing the trade in rhino, hop- job authority-the ability to hire, fire and influ- predictors of positive mental health,” Pudrovska rhinos to “safety zones”, some in said. “We are concerned that of heavily armed poachers still ing it would help minimize the ence pay-exhibited significantly more symp- added. They might have more education, better neighboring countries. poaching is part of a multi-billion manage to sidestep rangers on a demand and save the species. But toms of depression than those who did not. “In pay, more prestigious occupations and higher Last year, 1,004 beasts were dollar worldwide illicit wildlife daily basis, shooting the animals the issue has been met with mixed contrast, men with job authority have fewer levels of job satisfaction and autonomy, “yet poached in parks across the coun- trade. Addressing the scourge is with high calibre hunting rifles, reaction from officials and conser- symptoms of depression than men without they have worse mental health than lower-sta- try. Demand for rhinoceros horn- not simple,” she said. before hacking off the prized horn. vationists, who say it could serve such power,” said University of Texas sociology tus women,” she said. The study, funded by the which is made of keratin, which is Phaahla said the current relocation only to increase demand. South professor Tetyana Pudrovska, who led the National Institutes of Health, appears in the also found in hair and nails-has sky- ‘Horrific figures’ of rhinos was one of the key popu- Africa is home to around 20,000 rhi- study. The difference might be due to women December issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of rocketed in recent years, largely South African National Parks lation management efforts in a five- nos, some 80 percent of the world with authority in the workplace being judged Health and Social Behavior. —AFP driven by the market in Asia, where (SANParks), which manages the year plan by authorities to curb population. —AFP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 Al-Babtain Group conducts annual NISEC Award

Saleh Al-Babtain - CEO Al- Babtain Group Kala (Art) Kuwait ‘Niram-2014’ painting competition iram-2014” the popularly known painting competition was held in Indian Community “NSchool, Khaitan with elegance and glory by Kala (Art) Kuwait on Friday, 14th November. Niram 2014, was held as a part of Children’s Day celebrations marking the 125th birth day of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Kala(Art) Kuwait is delighted to celebrate 10th anniversary of “Niram” painting competi- tion hich is opened for all students of Indian schools in Kuwait There were more than 2600 entries out of which 2225 children took part in the competitions. The parents active- ly participated in the open canvas and clay sculpture was also an item for students. Different gift packets were dis- tributed to all children immediately after the competition. The Ambassador of India, inaugurated the program. Kala(Art) President K. Hassan Koya, General Secretary Mukesh V. P., Program General Convener Samkutty Thomas, Registration convener Jaison Joseph, Indian he Nissan Sales Executive Excellence competency as senior management members and other staff. Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain, GM - Group HR Community School Principal Gangadhar Shirshad, Lulu Awards (NISEC) contest is conducted annually to Speaking on the occasion, Saleh Al-Babtain said “The and Administration, Al-Babtain said “The NISEC contest Hyper Regional Director Mohammed Haris, Iffco Tselect the best Nissan salesman to represent Group is deeply committed to staff Learning & presents a perfect opportunity to reward the people Manager Anu Mohammed, Lamoda Manager Jayan, Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain at the regional con- Development; this is key to our commitment to deliver who daily make a real difference to the Nissan brand Prominent community leaders Sharafuddin Kanneth, tests in Dubai where Sales executives from different the best customer service.” and the Al-Babtain Group. I wish our winners all the best Hamsa Payyannur, Haneefa, Raju Sakriya, Thomas countries are tested against NISSAN’s global selling stan- Mohammed Shalaby, COO - Al-Babtain Group noted for the regional contest. All the contest participants Panicker, Krishnan Kadalundy, Arun, Babuji Batheri, dards. The contests aim to hone the skills of the that the Group is investing in developing its learning gained new information and training which will posi- Iqbal Kuttamangalam were also attended the inaugural Salesforce and bring them up to the Nissan standards and development facilities. “These contests are a chance tively enhance the quality of their work.” function. thus ensuring customer service excellence in the selling for the staff to develop their skills in a competitive envi- Dr Mahendhran, Group L&D manager thanked Al- Well known artists John Mavelikkara, Sasi Krishahan process. Top eight sales executives qualified to compete ronment. The contest is not just to choose a champion, Babtain Group management for their interest and dedi- and Shammy John were supervised the competition. The in this year’s contest which was organized by the L&D it is a way to show the advancement of the skills of all cation to developing human resources and exhorted all program was controlled by Johney, Sunil Kumar, Babu department in collaboration with the Sales Operations. the participants and an acknowledgment of their hard staff members to step up to challenge and work hard to Mambad, Shyjith, Aneesh, Rakesh, Shamsu, Anil, Shameer, Managers and senior supervisors from the Al-Babtain work. Keeping knowledge and skills up to date enables achieve the goals and visions of the Group. V. Mohanan, C. Bhaskaran, Ramakrishnan, Najeeb, Bibin, Group acted as customers and judges in four rounds of our staff to deliver high quality service that meets the Hanady Ali Osman, Assistant training manager Renuka, Biji, Thasleena, Ambili, Suresh, Santhosh, Shaji, the contest. The occasion was attended by Al-Babtain expectations of customers and safeguards the reputa- announced the winners of this year’s contest. Mohamed Sreenivasan, Girish, Shivakumar, Bharathan, Vibin, Anil V., Group Vice Chairman & CEO, Saleh Al-Babtain; Group GM tion of our organization. Nissan Al Babtain owes its suc- Fathy ranked first, Mohamed Sabbah came second and Rijo, Nitin, Vishnu, Kanakaraj, Arun, Sandeep, Kunjiraman, - HR & Administration, Mr. Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al- cess on quality customer service and a dedicated work- Wael Abu Doleh finished third. “We all wish Fathy good etc. Divya Kiran & Sumi Joseph did the Compeering. Babtain, General Manager - Sales , Issam Salame as well force”. luck in the regional contests in February 2015,” she said. The result of the competition will be announced by organizing committee as well as the judging committee on 8th December 2014 through leading news papers and ‘Innovation in work culture’ award also websites. Prize distribution ceremony will be held at Indian Community School Khaithan on 12th December 2014 at 2:30 pm. The organizers have expressed their fullest satisfaction for Movenpick Hotels & Resorts on the successful holding of the competition. They have thanked all children, parents, management and teachers ovenpick Hotels & Resorts’ has veys and mystery guest audits. of all Indian schools in Kuwait, Representatives of various won a prestigious award for its “Natural Enjoyment has encapsulated Indian socio-cultural organizations in Kuwait and all spon- Mservice culture programme, based everything we want for our guests and sors for their active participation and wholehearted sup- on the company’s brand promise of our employees,” said Andreas Mattmller, port by making the event a grant success. Kala (Art) ‘Natural Enjoyment’. At the 2014 Daman Chief Operating Officer of Movenpick Kuwait is now very happy that it has once again proved Corporate Health Awards, it received the Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia. beyond doubt that it upholds the very interests of all art ‘Innovation in Work Culture’ award. “Through this programme we have given lovers in Kuwait and work for the promotion of Art (Kala). The Daman Corporate Health Awards our work ethic an almost tangible ele- Students and their parents are fully familiar with ‘NIRAM’, recognise the best employers in the United ment, which resonates through the com- and they can no longer be hoodwinked as this is the 10th Arab Emirates for their commitment and pany and even beyond in areas outside consecutive year Kala (Art) Kuwait has been successfully success in organisational wellness. For the our hotels and resorts. The customer holding the painting Competition on the occasion of ‘Innovation in Work Culture’ award, compa- experience and the employee experience Children’s day. nies were shortlisted based on a submis- are clearly linked which is why this pro- sion document that detailed the way it has gramme is so successful.” fostered and measured innovation from Movenpick Hotels & Resorts was also a the grassroots, to improve employee per- finalist for the ‘Communications formance and customer service. As part of Campaign of the Year’ award. Its ‘Go the selection process, companies were Healthy’ campaign highlighted the com- required to demonstrate specifics on how pany’s nutritious menu which features everyday activities were redesigned and happy. The programme successfully consistency in service delivery, though tasty meals prepared with healthy ingre- innovators recognised. engaged all Movenpick Hotels & fluid and not identical from property to dients. At its heart is also a genuine com- ‘Natural Enjoyment’ is about deliver- Resorts’ 16,000 employees worldwide property, was the inspiration for the mitment to the environment and sustain- ing a personalised, relaxed and uncom- through innovative training courses initiative. Results are measured able practices, as seasonal products are plicated experience that makes guests and interactive activities. A need for through guest feedback, employee sur- sourced from reliable quality suppliers. RunQ8 to raise funds for children with disabilities

unQ8, the annual 10 kilometerrace organized by Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI) to raise Rfunds for underprivileged children with physical and cognitive disabilities in Kuwait, will take place on November 29 starting from Marina Crescent. Funds raised will be used to treat children with disabili- ties at FSRI’s non-profit Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC), which is the first facility of its kind in Kuwait providing comprehensive and multidiscipli- nary rehabilitation evaluations and care for children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with the aim of improving their overall quality of life. Medical Director of FSRI, Dr. Elham Al Hamdan, said: “We What’s On - Submission Guidelines want to give each child who suffers from a physical and/or cognitive disability the chance to receive affordable treat- ment or fund it when they do not have access to it. We All photos submitted for What’s On want every person to take part of this annual race, even if they walk in support of this worthycause.” should be minimum 200dpi. CERC provides affordable treatment that caters to all Articles must be in plain text and segments of society, and even helps families who cannot afford care. CERC fee structure is affordable to the average should include name and phone family in Kuwait, and funds some of the treatments for chil- numbers. Articles and photos that dren through the support of various community entities and donors, as well as through the annual RunQ8 charity fail to meet these requirements will marathon. CERC also treats referrals from Bayt Abdullah not be published. Hospice for terminally ill children without fees. RunQ8 is supported by founding partner Agility, silver Please send them to sponsor NIKE, bronze sponsors ASAR Legal, and friends of the Run:Tareq Co., iSqueeze, Porsche, IKEA, as well as media [email protected] sponsors: Bazaar magazine and Good Health Arabia. Participants can register at runq8.org. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Health ministry holds open awareness day on healthy nutrition

he Social Committee of National Assembly Speaker Engr Marzooq Ali Al-Ghanem, in cooperation with the Health Ministry organized an open awareness day on good healthy nutrition and World Diabetes Day, at Jassem Al-Khorafi diwan in Shamiya yesterday. The event was attended by dignitaries and area citizens, who received information on how to care for the body and deal with diabetes in ways that Tprevent and delay its complications. Sebamed was on hand with information on skin and foot care, which is a very important part of preventing foot complications that may lead to drastic consequences. Brochures, booklets and samples were distributed to those present.

Gulfnet Communications introduces TOUCH IT screens

ulfnet Communications (Gulfnet) and advanced tools. stated, “We’re pleased to have now officially recently partnered with Touch IT Ihab Abdul-Razzak Merei, ICT Business launched our product range with Gulfnet in GTechnologies, the leading US manufac- Manager commented, “Gulfnet continues to Kuwait and are looking forward to working turer of innovative touch based visual com- work with leading companies to deliver opti- with the company closely.” munication products, to launch interactive mum solutions for our customers. We believe “The need for interactive products in LED screen technologies. As a result of this the TOUCH IT solution is ideal for schools, hos- Kuwait is gaining more momentum. Being collaboration, Gulfnet hosted a three-day in pitals and corporates due to its functionality, able to provide high quality products backed house training session for its technical sup- ease of use and cost effectiveness. We look up with excellent local service and support port and sales teams, which was conducted forward to further introduce more of our through Gulfnet is what sets our product by representatives from Touch IT products across Kuwait.” offering aside from the competition. Our Technologies with an aim to enhance the “Touch screen technology has dramatically Interactive LED range is ideal for many differ- team’s technical and commercial capabilities. changed the way we conduct business meet- ent vertical sectors such as education, corpo- The training reflects Gulfnet’s strategic ings, present information and delivery learn- rate, healthcare and hospitality amongst oth- objectives of developing core competen- ing materials, added Merei.” ers, added Brabin. cies of its team through the latest techno- Touch screen technology has proven its Touch screens technology is key to the logical advancements such as TOUCH IT reliability across many fields, specifically on future of education. With the widespread and screens. The company continues to intro- education. It is efficient, and user friendly, and adoption of smart tablets, smart phones, and duce such technology across the public and is used to complement high definition tech- corresponding applications, touch screens private sectors, as well as amongst educa- nology (HDMI, VGA, and DVI) and connects to technology is an ideal fit to how teachers tional institutions in particular to integrate wireless connections (WIFI). communicate and interact with their stu- modern teaching methods using interactive Andi Brabin, CEO of Touch IT Technologies dents. Palestinian culture exhibition at Bayt Lothan

he Palestinian Culture Center holds the second of its two annual exhibitions for 2014 at Bayt Lothan.The Tshow includes a large collection of textile-based tradi- tional handmade cross-stitch as well as pottery from Hebron, posters and books about Palestine in English and Arabic. It aspires to reaffirm the Palestinian national identity by its handicrafts and support education and families. The Palestinian Culture Center is a non-profit organization that was established in Jordan in 1993. It aims to (1) preserve the rich heritage and culture of Palestine, (2) help empower women and their families in the refugee camps become eco- nomically independent, and (3) sustain needy Palestinians in their homeland and in the Diaspora. This year was an active year for the Center due to the effects of the global financial crisis which placed a further strain on the poor. Further more, the violent and aggressive Israeli military onslaught on Gaza, Jerusalem and the rest of occupied Palestine, have made the situation in Palestine dire, and the need for aid more urgent. As a result, the Center has worked to increase the salaries of the 500 or so women who do the embroidery work as well as pay for their transporta- tion (from the camps). We motivate the ladies by granting bonuses for excellent quality work. We also provide support to Palestinians in the homeland by providing financial aid to needy families, health care, and university scholarships. Exhibition Highlights l Palestinian folklore “Dabkah” will be performed of indigo and red. Symbols of the ubiquitous cypress Some of the Center’s accomplishments included support Traditional cross-stitch embroidery of dresses, linens, Thursday at 6:30 PM trees surrounding the orange groves, roses, jasmine and of some of the vital institutes such as Al Maqased hospital in shawls, cushions, table runners, cards, frames, coasters, Palestinian embroidery using needle and silk thread is the famous olive tree are typical motifs in these dresses. Jerusalem which was established in 1968 with substantial belts, purses, bookmarks and more a manifestation of the Palestinian identity as it has The exhibition will be held at Bayt Lothan, Salmia, It financial support from The State of Kuwait. The Center is also l Handmade ceramics from Hebron evolved over the ages. An age old art, all Palestinian will be held for 4 days starting Monday the November working on providing the necessary financing of the Water l Books, posters, key chains, kafiya’s and DVDs as well as ladies, young and old, would spend hours embroidering 24ththrough Thursday 27th.It is open to the public from Desalination Project in Gaza for producing potable water and posters from Palestine their trousseau, dresses, shawls and cushions. Using geo- 10:00 am to 1:30 pm and 4:30 to 8:30 pm. assisting Gaza area hospitals that were bombarded by Israel, l Food sale of traditional Palestinian food such as metric shapes at first, and then evolving to depicting Venue Bayt Lothan, Gulf Road, beside Marina Mall. such as Al Shefa Hospital, to produce and store oxygen for thyme, sumaq, baked goods and other traditional images from nature surrounding them, the dresses are Dates Monday November 24 to Thursday 27, 2014. medical purposes. plates. famous for their flowery designs and bold natural colors Morning 10:00 am - 1:30 pm - Evening 4:30 pm- 8:30. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 TV PROGRAMS

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Perhaps this is a time to think and study, for you have a real appreciation This year holds plenty of opportunities for you to expand your financial and for ideas and thoughts. You may find yourself enjoying a long conversation with co- personal horizons. Your patience could be tested to the limits, however. Sorting things workers or higher-ups today. Progress is inevitable and now is time to fit progress into out and getting organized to the utmost efficiency keeps you busy. You find yourself in a your professional life. This could mean new equipment, adjustment to a new environ- very practical mood and working with, instead of against yourself. A friend in need or ment or scheduling of a new time schedule. There are sudden insights and break- something you believe in that will suffer from a lack of your support may come to your throughs regarding these new changes. There is also the possibility of new visions or attention before noon. You may be called upon to lend a helping hand. In helping some- sudden insights into your self-image or into your ideals and dreams–your imagination is one else, you may find new ways to make your own dreams come true. This afternoon is a at full tilt. Your home environment, friends and surroundings in general get attention good time to reflect upon your own situation: just how you feel about yourself. You may and receive encouragement. A wish comes true this evening. wish to join your friends or family in some fun activities tonight.

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

There is an instinctive imperative to be powerful and in control–pulling the You will learn something new from a mentor today. Take your time and strings. You may think you are in charge, but others have their own ideas and need your study what is presented. You have some valuable information to assimilate. A young per- listening ear. This may lead to a greater interest or experience in healing and investing son may need lessons in managing his or her money and you are quick to respond with a and in the great mysteries of life and death. You may be reminded of a few responsibili- plan. You could find yourself teaching several young people about handling money. ties you previously volunteered to do for today–at work or home. This is a good time to Careful, do not become too carried away–they will learn about government economy get down to basics and take care of these responsibilities as well as some of your own soon enough. This is a great time of the year to plan time with friends and loved ones. business, previously postponed. A meeting with someone older is at hand this afternoon. Games and some sort of sports participation would not be an unusual activity for the With a listening and patient attitude, satisfactory agreements can be found. You could group that gathers this afternoon. You are very competitive–even pushy–when it comes find that you are very much appreciated. to partners and other people. This evening you spend time nurturing a friendship.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) One memorable thing after another motivates you to look for some blank, While you may be using your analytical abilities today at work, you will also bound books where you can write your thoughts and perhaps add a picture become involved in conversations about the winter seasonal activities or two of what you saw or where you went on special days such as this one. Each new day ahead. A plethora of subjects, however, could interest you now. This could include law, ACROSS northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows is an adventure with you; as you learn and grow you wade through the difficult as well as politics, education, travel or religion. This afternoon you may find yourself being put to 1. A piece of furniture that provides a place northward through Germany to empty into the rewarding times. You never give up and when helping people you can sometimes good use by your friends, or it could be that circumstances force you to reorganize and to sleep. the North Sea. overextend yourself. Make sure the people you help gain a foothold to their own success; become more conservative. You may find yourself involved in a neighborhood meeting. 4. A mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia 3. The process of gradually becoming infe- that is the key. Add their pictures to your book; it will confirm your own progress. People Perhaps it is time to think about recycling, decorating or helping to clean up the neigh- (20,960 feet high). rior. learn from your determination to succeed and remain focused. A creative project is suc- borhood. You can demonstrate great understanding and sensitivity to the needs of oth- 12. The residue that remains when some- 4. Thickening of tissue in the motor tracts cessful today and at home the atmosphere is love. thing is burned. of the lateral columns and anterior horns of ers. Allow the pieces of your life to fall into place in an orderly fashion. 15. Fermented alcoholic beverage similar the spinal cord. to but heavier than beer. 5. A rechargeable battery with a nickel 16. A person holding a fief. cathode and a cadmium anode. ) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 17. A unit of force equal to the force exert- 6. Small South American spiny tree with Cancer (June 21-July 22 ed by gravity. dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or You may appear very tranquil this morning. Everything seems to be working In the workplace, self-discipline and a sense of self-worth become important 18. The elementary stages of any subject clustered. together and you may find yourself expressive and able to communicate well. (usually plural). 7. Look at with amorous intentions. issues in your life as a new phase begins. A fear of asserting yourself can hold you back–as Interactive conversations find you at your mental best. Your analytical abilities are at a high 19. An Old World plant of the genus Scilla 8. Freshwater fish of Central America hav- can coming on too strong. Attention to matters of health may come to your attention–per- point. This afternoon you could find yourself in hobby stores buying parts, games or an addi- having narrow basal leaves and pink or ing a long swordlike tail. haps you have plans to help the cook or to cook less fatty foods this season. This is a good tion to your favorite pastime. Before you begin to play with those hobbies of yours, clean out time to begin an exercise program–perhaps early morning walks are in order. Today, blue or white racemose flowers. 9. A benevolent aspect of Devi. or put away some of your collections that do not currently serve a purpose. Some young per- someone new may come into your living situation or surroundings. This could be a birth or son may enjoy the items you no longer use. Friends may visit this evening and you could find 20. Occurring or encountered or experi- 10. Informal terms for a mother. the agreement to have someone in your home for a while. You could discover a student or yourself involved in the old, pick-things-up-before-others-see routine. Do consider a garage enced or observed frequently or in accor- 11. (Babylonian) The sky god. a young person opening up to you now. sale or a contribution to a thrift store. dance with regular practice or procedure. 12. Largest known toad species. 22. An accidental hole that allows some- 13. Joint consisting of a line formed by join- thing (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape. ing two pieces. 24. Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829). 14. Goddess of the dead and queen of the Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 26. God of love and erotic desire. underworld. 27. The capital and largest city of Japan. 21. United States space station. You are expressive and outgoing when it comes to your feelings and emo- This is not the best time for career or vocational decisions. Problems, how- 29. A thermosetting resin. 23. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked tions–you wear your heart on your sleeve. You could successfully work with the arts and ever, are valued for the lessons you can learn. You do not mind being slowed from your 31. A gray tetravalent metallic element that on a skewer usually with vegetables. theater, in sports, or with the ultimate self-expression: children. Teaching, other than your work in order to learn something new. You love your friends, keeping in touch, catching up resembles zirconium chemically and is 25. Large high frilly cap with a full crown. own professional work, may be where you find yourself today. This could be as a tutor or a on their lives, etc. Family, home and the other roots in your life give you a sense of mission at this time. There are growth and gain through these things. Being appreciated and found in zirconium minerals. 28. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity. private teacher. Creativity and time to create are important to you. You may find yourself leaving things undone around your living area so that you can complete a craft or art proj- admired for your gifts and talents are powerful needs. Taking chances can bring big 33. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB 30. Low stingless nettle of Central and rewards. There are many opportunities for self-expression and others are interested in your gun. South America having velvety brownish- ect. This is also where you may find yourself teaching. Your attention may be focused on animals this afternoon. Besides your love of music, religion, drama, art or poetry and ani- particular ideas and thoughts. A good conversation with those you love is possible. This is 35. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of green toothed leaves and clusters of small mals, your day can become rather full. You are satisfied. generally a fruitful period for real-estate investments. Lamaism. green flowers. 39. A sensation (as of a cold breeze or 32. A family of languages of the Fula peo- bright light) that precedes the onset of cer- ple of west Africa in the sub-Sahara regions tain disorders such as a migraine attack or from Senegal to Chad. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) epileptic seizure. 34. Relating to or containing the azo radi- 42. A bluish-white lustrous metallic ele- cal. This is a good time for clear deliberation and problem solving. You are in a You could be seen by others as just the person to be put in charge of some ment. 36. (anatomy) Opposite to or away from the serious frame of mind and find yourself dealing with matters of much concern and project requiring a conservative mind. Work is intense today–there is a rush to complete 43. Little known Kamarupan languages. mouth. responsibility. This may mean that you will find new ways to clear away old debts or per- projects. It is important to take your breaks and get some fresh air. This afternoon the focus 44. Block consisting of a thick piece of 37. Motivation based on ideas of right and haps you find yourself tending to the needs of an elderly person in your family. You may could be on a change of residence for you or for a friend of yours. This is a good time to something. wrong. be very persuasive–making clear decisions. Your whole base of knowledge and experi- consolidate and organize your private affairs. General good feelings and a sense of support 45. A rapid bustling commotion. 38. A sock knitted or woven with a dia- ence could be changing–your mind and your belief system. This afternoon is a good time and harmony make this a happy time. Take time later this afternoon for relaxation and to to spend with a peer or loved one. Emotions are up and you may even find yourself pon- also examine what is important and of lasting value in your life–an appreciative attitude. 47. A city and port in northern Jutland. mond-shaped pattern. Friends or relatives give you a lot to ponder–this is a period of great mental activity and dering a bit on the meaning of life. You feel at one with your situation. Music, literature 48. Experiencing or showing sorrow or 40. Measuring instrument in which the heightened communication with others. unhappiness. echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is and romance are available this evening. 51. A column of light (as from a beacon). used to detect and locate distant objects. 52. Squash bugs. 41. A plant hormone promoting elongation 56. French revolutionary who was promi- of stems and roots. WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution nent in the early days of the French 46. An official prosecutor for a judicial dis- Revolution (1749-1791). trict. 59. Being ten more than one hundred forty. 49. Indonesian wild pig with enormous 61. Other than what is under consideration curved canine teeth. or implied. 50. A state in northwestern North America. 62. Mild form of diabetes mellitus that 53. The capital and largest city of Yemen. develops gradually in adults. 54. A mountainous island in western 63. The upper angle between an axis and Indonesia. an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk. 55. A reflex that expels wind noisily from 65. The blood group whose red cells carry the stomach through the mouth. both the A and B antigens. 57. A doctor's degree in education. 67. Type genus of the Ardeidae. 58. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit 68. Leave voluntarily. juice. 72. A Portuguese province on the south 60. Being eight more than sixty. coast of China and two islands in the South 64. A state in midwestern United States. China Sea. 66. A small cake leavened with yeast. 74. French filmmaker (1908-1982). 69. A river in north central Switzerland that 77. Not easy. runs northeast into the Rhine. 78. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 70. A device in which something (usually an from aba cloth. animal) can be caught and penned. 79. A cut of pork ribs with much of the 71. Tropical starchy tuberous root. meat trimmed off. 73. A rotating disk shaped to convert circu- 83. A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation lar into linear motion. equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated 75. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) material. that was responsible for research into 84. Thigh of a hog (usually smoked). atomic energy and its peacetime uses in 85. The condition of having no arms. the United States. 86. A federal agency established to coordi- 76. Hormone released by the hypothala- nate programs aimed at reducing pollution mus that controls the release of thyroid- and protecting the environment. stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary. DOWN 80. A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic 1. Any of numerous local fertility and element. nature deities worshipped by ancient 81. A colorless and odorless inert gas. Semitic peoples. 82. A soft silvery metallic element of the 2. A river in central Europe that arises in alkali earth group.

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One Direction put their he 37-year-old rapper, who has 17- gets pregnant again.” Kim recently cred- month-old daughter North with ited her husband for helping her to “feel Tthe reality TV star, is so proud of more comfortable in [her] skin” and has his wife for baring all and is planning to insisted her naked shoot was an “art girlfriends before their mothers put the risque pictures up around their project”. She said: “I was so honoured Los Angeles home. A source close to the and excited to work with [photographer he ‘Steal My Girl’ hitmakers - comprising nise all they want but everyone would do that. “Of didn’t sleep on the flight. “Liam and I were talking ‘New Slaves’ hitmaker said: “Kanye is get- Jean-Paul Goude] because he is a leg- Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, course, you make time to see your family and all night on the plane. We had a sleepover!” While ting the butt cover framed. He’s end, and for me that was something I Harry Styles and Liam Payne - admit they will friends too.” Zayn - who is engaged to Little Mix they may put their girlfriends first, the group do obsessed with all the pictures and with wanted to do to make myself feel confi- T rush to see their partners when returning home singer Perrie Edwards - added: “I’m the same. Sorry still try and look after their families. Niall told Kim. “He bows down to her each day.” dent. “As a role model I’m not saying from tour before visiting their families. Louis - who mum.” And even though he is single, Niall admits Britain’s OK! magazine: “I paid off my mum’s mort- The 34-year-old star, who recently anyone else should do that, but for me it is in a relationship with Eleanor Calder - said: there are other things he does before visiting his gage.” Asked if they had done the same, Louis and admitted she is “trying” to have another was an art project and it taught me to “Truthfully, you come home, you make a cup of parents at the end of a long trip away. He said: Zayn - the only other members of the group pres- baby, is planning to unveil another skin- do what you want to do. “I’m never one tea and you see your girlfriend. “People can scruti- “This time, I landed and went straight to bed - I ent - both admitted they also had. heavy photoshoot in the near future. to preach, but I felt really positive and The source added to Us Weekly maga- really good about myself. I love the pho- zine: “That will probably be the last time tos, I did it for me, I hope other people she’ll do something so racy before she like them.” Kelly Brook Sir Paul McCartney made dating James £60,000 a day last year he 34-year-old model - who spectacularly Tsplit from David McIntosh in September this year - is believed to be dating model, James Crabtree, after the pair were seen out and about in London. A source revealed: “Kelly and James have loads of mutual friends which is how they were introduced.” The couple was spotted at the VIP opening of ‘Winter Wonderland’ in Hyde Park on Thursday with a group of friends and they igures obtained by the Sun newspaper show that The Beatles star appeared to be enjoying raked in £22 million over the 12 months as a director of his music each other’s company. Ffirm. Paul was paid £15 million in dividends from MPL After having photographs Communications as well as a hefty sum of £7 million as a salary for his role with a giant inflatable as company director. The company - which was set up in 1968 - made a Father Christmas and profit of £27 million last year, after netting £33 million in sales. The revela- enjoying a trip on a roller- tion comes just days after a source revealed that the ‘Live and Let Die’ hit- coaster, Kelly - who has now come back to the UK following a maker was paid over £600,000 ($1 million) for a performance at a billion- filming stint in Los Angeles - took her friends and James to din- aire’s investment conference earlier this month. The music legend made a ner at ‘Bodo’s Schloss’ in nearby Kensington. The insider also surprise appearance at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on revealed that a few friends were asked to come along to keep November 7th, where he performed several of his hits. Country star, Carrie the date “casual”. They explained to the Daily Mirror newspaper: Underwood, also appeared at the event. A source told the New York Post “It made sense for a few of their chums to come along, so as to newspaper’s Page Six column: “It would have cost $2 million to get both keep it really casual and informal, but Kelly had a real sparkle in McCartney and Underwood, and that’s before you’ve paid for their bands.” her eye. “She had loads of fun, which is exactly what she needs at Paul ended his set with a rendition of hit track, ‘Hey Jude’, where he con- the moment.” ducted a sing-a-long with the investors. Jennifer Aniston admits it wasn’t easy to lose weight

he 45-year-old actress “just didn’t work out for two-and-a-half months” Tand relaxed her healthy diet to pre- pare for her role in the upcoming film, in which she portrays a woman who survives a car crash and manages her chronic pain with illegal drugs, but was ready to get back into the gym as soon as shooting wrapped. She said: “It’s not so easy coming back, let me tell ya! We’ve got a ways go, but it puts you in a different state of mind not to be physical and not take care of Charlize Theron, Sean Penn yourself.” While the former ‘Friends’ star said she “loved every second” of the complex role, she was more than ready to get back enjoyed night with his daughter to usual routine and diet afterwards. She told E! News: “I had to go to a job the day he couple, who recently returned from Amoruso, [and] shopped the racks. He was a after I wrapped for my hair company and I shooting their upcoming film, ‘The trooper and showed to everyone in the just sort of had to snap back into business- TLast Face,’ in South Africa, “were so room how supportive he is of her. They woman mode... I was actually ready to let cute” together despite being joined by looked so cute and in love.” Other guests at her go, honestly, and felt quite satisfied at Dylan Penn at the launch of Nasty Gal the bash included Christina Milian, Azalea the end.” But Jennifer’s co-star costar Melrose store in Los Angeles on Thursday. A Banks and Zac Efron’s new girlfriend Sami Camille Guaty admits all of her friends source: “They were so cute. He watched her Miro. It’s no surprise Dylan, whose mother is thought the actress, who is engaged to while she shopped.” The insider also told E! Sean’s ex-wife Robin Wright, joined them at Justin Theroux, was pregnant before she News that the duo - who have been dating the event, as she recently gushed about how lost weight. She told UsMagazine.com: “It’s for almost one year - were “holding hands” much she admires Charlize, 39. The 23-year- so funny, because a lot of people were like, for most of the evening. Another source told old model said: “Well, she’s brilliant for one ‘Is she pregnant?’ I’d say, ‘No,’ and they’d say, PEOPLE.com: “Sean arrived hand in hand thing, and she’s the only woman since my ‘But she looks so dowdy.’ I’m like, ‘This is the with Charlize, he followed her around the mom who can shut my dad up. The only role that she’s playing!’ Knowing the story, store while she mingled, posed for photos woman! That is a f**king challenge so... She’s it’s just a complete transformation.” with her friend [Nasty Gal founder] Sophia a powerhouse.” lifestyle SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 GOSSIP Chris Hemsworth says tattoos are often ‘a pain’ when he’s filming

he ‘Thor’ star, who was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive by PEOPLE magazine earlier this week, has a few sentimental Tdesigns inked on his body, but admits he hates having to get them covered up on set. He said: “They’re a pain to cover up when you shoot a movie. It’s, like, an hour of makeup.” The Australian heartthrob, who has daughter India, two, and seven-month-old twin boys, Sasha and Tristan, with Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, says all of his tattoos have been inspired by them to date. He told PEO- PLE magazine: “I have the initials of my family here. [Points to this right forearm] And I have a Dr. Seuss character from ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go’ right here [Touches his left biceps]. It’s a book I read to my daughter.” Asked if he plans to get any more, he said: “Maybe.” Meanwhile, the 31-year-old star claims his daughter has him wrapped around her little finger. He said: “Oh, yeah. Both of us. We’ll say, ‘Okay, that’s it. no more ice cream.’ And she’s like, ‘Gelato? Ice cream?’ And she pretends to lick an ice cream, and I’m like, ‘Oh, she’s just too cute.’ Then she goes crazy because of the sugar, so it backfires.” Queen Latifah’s Lady Gaga talk show cancelled ‘saved’ by Sir Elton John he ‘Pokerface’ hitmaker - who bat- for 20 years but when she got married I tled a drug addiction for two years was her maid of honour. “I was going Thas revealed how the ‘Candle In through a really hard time and I was The Wind’ star helped her through the high and I was f***ed up throughout her hard times. She said: “It’s pretty messed whole wedding. “For the rehearsals, for up being friends with people who used the planning, for the day - and I look to have drug and alcohol problems, like back on that day and I remember it, but Elton. “He got me on the straight and I’m really sorry I was f***ed up at her narrow. He was telling me: ‘Gaga, you’re wedding because she deserved a sober smoking too much’. He saved me.” Lady maid of honour.” Meanwhile, the 28- Gaga - who is the godmother of Elton year-old singer has revealed that she is Simpson, Hadid and his partner, David Furnish’s son still on the road to recovery. Speaking at Elijah - has revealed that she realised she her artRAVE tour in Sheffield, England as spark rumours needed help for her addiction at her reported in the Sun newspaper, she said: best friend, Bo O’Connor’s wedding last “I’m sober now. Sometimes. Not always. they’re back together year. She said: “I’ve been friends with Bo Just when I’m on stage.”

he 17-year-old singer and the 19-year- the hope that, one day, they might rekindle old model, who split in May after a their romance. Shortly after their split, Gigi Tyear of dating due to their busy sched- told Women’s Wear Daily: “We’re still best ules, were reportedly “inseparable” at the friends and I’ll always respect him and sup- Just Jared Homecoming Dance in Los port his career. I love Cody to death and he Angeles last night. A source said they never loves me. “He needed his time to focus on left each other’s side, held hands, danced his music. He’s the one who broke up with and chatted to friends, including Kendall me.” A spokesperson for ‘La Da Dee’ hitmaker Jenner, at the event before attending The Cody also said at the time: “They decided Nice Guy after party together. The eyewit- that rather than let things sour that they ness told E! News they: “looked like a giddy split up in hopes that their lives might some- young couple and left together holding day bring them back together. “They remain hands at 2 am.” The pair ended their close friends and will continue to show their romance on good terms earlier this year in support for one and other.” he 44-year-old actress’s self-titled series, ‘The Queen Latifah Show,’ which launched in 2013, has been axed Tafter two seasons.The ‘Dilemma’ star confirmed her “incredible journey” is coming to an end on her Facebook Chris Pine has more page by posting a thank you letter to herself and her staff, writing: “Thank you for your strong work ethic and great effort in getting ‘The Queen Latifah Show’ off the ground respect for Broadway stars and running. “Your Family, Partners, Staff and Crew showed up with you every step of the way. Be very proud of that! Not everyone can say the same. We truly changed people’s lives he 34-year-old actor, who stars in for the better. So... STAY POSITIVE, STAY STRONG, and most the upcoming movie adaptation of importantly, STAY OPEN... There is so much more God has in TStephen Sondheim’s Tony Award- store! “P.S. This letter is for me, my staff, my crew, and every- winning musical ‘Cinderella,’ alongside one who was by my side for this incredible journey. The most Johnny Depp, Meryl Street, Anna important thing in life is that you wake up every single day Kendrick and Emily Blunt, says perfecting and take chances. No matter what the outcome...believe in his vocals was an “incredible challenge” yourself and continue to fly.” The show will continue filming but “a lot of fun.” Asked if he had any until March. A previous ‘The Queen Latifah Show’ ran from training before the film, he said: “No. I 1999 to 2001. mean, I’ve sung in the shower for years and thought I was my own best teacher. “I went to a singing coach...that was another incredible challenge as well that I have a lot of fun with. “And I have so Jennifer Lawrence’s qualities much more respect, because I’m not real- ly a musical theatre guy, but I have so much more respect for the art form of it. I gave her universal appeal mean, if you’re doing a show on Broadway that’s eight shows a week, the he 23-year-old actress portrays the lead character they can appeal to an older audience as well. Nina added: physical exertion I can’t even fathom. So He told E! News: “The prince pants! “I had Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise “We’re making these movies so they are as rich and satis- it’s a wonderful, beautiful art form and velvet pants, which were very fun...very Tand movie bosses believe a big key to the series’ fying for an adult audience as they are for the original I’m so glad I got to be a part of it.” The comfortable actually. When you throw success is how so many people can relate to the star. young adults who made them so popular.” The final ‘Star Trek’ actor felt very comfortable velvet and Lycra [together] a lot of things Producer Nina Jacobson said: “Jennifer’s many-sided qual- instalment, ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’, has been wearing tight velvet trousers in the film. can happen.” ities as an actor and how much dimension she has invites split into two parts and director Francis Lawrence found anybody in. “You can be 15 or 50 and you feel for her all there was a natural way to separate the story. He told SFX the same. Or you can be with your first love or in a 25- magazine: “There are definitely overarching themes year relationship and still connect with how hard it can through the whole series, but there are two distinct sto- Ricki Lake’s husband wants to be to be pulled in different directions the way that ries in ‘Mockingjay’. “We knew there were two distinct Katniss is.” Although the movies are based on a series of stories we could tell so it was about figuring out where invalidate prenuptial agreement young adult novels, the producers have sought to ensure that end is for ‘Part 1’ that tells the story properly.” site TMZ.com. Ricki previously stat- Kimberly Wyatt taking up cooking, ed in court documents that they Heidi Montag plans legally separated on October 9 and knitting to be a better mother requested to pay Christian spousal support. The 46-year-old star, who to ‘age gracefully’ he 32-year-old singer and televi- divorced her first husband, illustra- he former ‘The Hills’ star, who famously who underwent sion personality is expecting her tor Rob Sussman, in 2005, with 10 procedures, including breast implants, a nose job Tfirst child with her husband, model whom she has two children, Milo, Tand chin implant, in one day in 2010, says she deeply Max Rogers, and her pregnancy has 17, and Owen, 13, previously credit- regrets changing her appearance and will never get anything encouraged her to turn to the internet to ed Christian for helping her to altered again. The 28-year-old hone her homemaking skills. The blonde believe in love again. During an beauty said: “I’m just done with beauty explained: “I’ve been nesting and interview last year, she said: “For a all of it. I’m going to age grace- doing more of the ‘pink’ jobs and Max long time I was involved in this very fully and bow out.” Heidi admits has been doing the ‘blue’ jobs as we call difficult marriage. I had all these she only went under the knife them. “YouTube has become my friend. struggles and a relationship filled I’ve been looking up Jamie Oliver and he talk show host, who filed for because she was very insecure. with drama, which I thought was Martha Stewart recipes - cooking my first divorce from Christian Evans on She told ‘Extra’: “I disliked normal and healthy. But a marriage roast is a goal.” The former Pussycat Dolls October 16 after two and a half myself so much I literally T shouldn’t be drama filled. It should member - who announced her pregnan- years of marriage, citing irreconcil- chopped up my whole body. be loving and based on a real part- cy in August also admitted that she was able differences, has been accused “I’m surgery girl. That sucks.” nership. “It was very tough and trau- inspired by her grandmother to take up by the jewellery designer of commit- When shown a series of pic- matic and my children were very knitting in order to create a miniature covering for her daughter for when she ting fraud. He claims she tricked him tures of her before her opera- young. I was married for almost 10 is born. She gushed: “I’ve taken up knitting and I love it. “My grandmother Jane into signing the legal contract, tions, she said: “Sometimes it years and I honestly did not think knitted a little blanket to carry me home from the hospital in and I wanted to which likely included how much makes me a little sad because I that I would ever get married again. do the same for my little girl. I just need to put the satin trim around the edge spousal support he’d receive if they see not only what I look like, I thought, ‘I don’t need a man. I am and it’s finished.” Although the ‘Candy’ singer has followed in her family foot- ever split, before they got married in but who I was.” Heidi regrets her an independent woman. I am steps when it comes to textiles, she is hoping that her daughter will not have April 2012, but has yet to explain the chin implant the most because strong. I was very cynical about mar- as much of a rocky personal upbringing as she did, having fallen out with her basis of the alleged fraud. If the she still suffers pain there. She said: “I have TMJ riage but then I met this amazing parents when they failed to believe claims she’d been abused as a youngster. judge decides the agreement is [Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders] now and person and he changed my perspec- She explained to HELLO! magazine: “I didn’t grow up with the closest of fami- invalid, Evans would be entitled to my jaw hurts. I don’t think people do tell you the trauma of tive on what a partnership should lies but I feel already that Max and I are sort of recreating what I didn’t have. half or Ricki’s earnings during their what you’re going to heal from. I was in so much pain, I actu- be and the value of sharing your life ally thought I was going to die.” It’s that family vibe. I’m loving it.” marriage, according to gossip web- with someone.” lifestyle SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 Amusement parks challenged by home entertainment

our local fun zone, amusement center and theme park is facing an existential chal- Ylenge these days. They need to lure you, the American guest, off your sofa with your high resolution, interactive video games and into their world of fun - real life fun. A decade or two ago, folks went to theme parks big and small to experience the latest in entertainment and technology. Now, attractions need to come up with something better than the amazing quality of entertainment you can get on your computer or TV. “There’s clutter and noise everywhere nowa- days from all of these different channels about things you can do with your time. You have to have an exciting product and you’ve got to be able to do things as a family together,” said Jim Pattison Jr., president of Ripley Entertainment. Pattison’s company owns the Guinness World Records Attractions, Louis Tussaud’s Wax Museums and the cataloge raisonne of bizarre, the Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museums. This week, he and about 27,000 other theme park professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, to inspired vehicles” and blast away at scavenging creatures, fish, and other 3-D creatures as they attempt to save Knott’s Berry Farm in California from a watery doom. This attraction might be the first-ever to involve a steampunk puffer fish. Holovis, a U.K.-based company, was selling a customizable “interactive dark ride”, (an indoor ride where cars or vehicles travel through illumi- nated scenes, often with special effects, music and animation), where riders in a roller coaster car blasted away at pirates in a tropical setting. “It’s always challenging for us to find new and better and thrilling,” said Stuart Animatronic Hetherington, the CEO of Holovis. “A 10-year-old characters are doesn’t want to experience the same quality seen at the from an immersion experience than from his Great American Xbox in his bedroom.” Dark Ride Theme parks are trying to find ways to incor- Company porate apps and social media into the games booth. and rides so people will continue the immersive experience even after they’ve left the park. Some rides and theme park experiences allow Trade show attendees compete at a water game called Stinky Feet at the International guests to play game versions of the rides on Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions convention and trade show in their phones or compare their in-game scores to other guests via an app. Orlando, Florida. “Everybody wants to be interactive today. It’s seek out the newest in cool, fun stuff that will tivity.” It seems that every vendor and park own- not just a matter of going for the experience, lure you out of your home. Walking around the er is hoping to meet the challenge of luring you now you have to have a digital platform,” nine miles of show floor aisles at the annual away from your Xbox by merging traditional Pattinson said. No one knows this better than International Association of Amusement Parks thrill rides with those very video games. Denise Chapman Weston, a psychologist who and Attractions Expo is like riding a mechanical “Immersion” is another buzzword used con- incorporated video games, a smartphone app, bull through a slot machine: wild and noisy and stantly by park owners and ride developers. It’s lights and music into a water slide. Called Slide tiring. There’s everything from Hawaiian-themed not enough to just passively ride an attraction. Boarding, it’s coming to select Wet ‘n’ Wild parks. hot dogs to working carnival rides to the latest in Thrill seekers want to go fast and watch a 3D Riders can control the music and lights as they roller-coaster track technology. One company movie and shoot zombies at the same time. whiz down an enclosed, watery chute, then even offers a turnkey theme park solution - they There’s “Justice League: Battle For Metropolis,” compare and compete for scores with others. can plan, outfit and open an entire theme park. which will feature the DC Comic all-star team at “This,” said Chapman Weston, pointing to They’ve done nearly a dozen in China. Six Flags St. Louis and Six Flags Over Texas. The her phone, “is not a way to have fun. We need ride will involve laser blasters, animatronics, and to be with other people. We love to be with ‘Interactivity’ a 3-D fog screen.There’s “Voyage to the Iron other people. We love to be immersed in But the real buzzword at the show is “interac- Reef,” where riders will climb into “submarine- something.” — AP A model of an amusement park is seen at the Fantawild Adventure booth.

Children enjoy a spinning teacup ride at Afghanistan’s first amusement park called City Park in Kabul. Excitement builds in thequeue forming behind the barbed-wire security fence outside the park as children in bright clothes clutch their parents’ hands and hop from foot to foot in anticipation of the pleasures waiting behind the high concrete blast walls. (Right) Friendly characters that looklike Jerry the mouse from Tom and Jerry, left, and Minnie Mouse welcome visitors at Afghanistan’s first amusement park called City Park in Kabul. — AP Afghanistan’sfirst fun park brings joy amid war

xcitement builds in the queue forming quite, like Minnie Mouse and Tom the cat residents of the Afghan capital can take their Taleban insurgency shows no sign of abating. “concept” in English. behind the barbed-wire security fence from Tom and Jerry - all dancing together and children for a relaxing day out. Few families in Kabul have been Rahela Kohistani, the municipality’s cultur- Eoutside Afghanistan’s first amusement dispensing hugs. The city of almost 6 million people is a vir- untouched by the violence, said Almas al director, said that $1.5 million has been park as children in bright clothes clutch their Traditional fairground rides - including a tual fortress. Major buildings are protected by Qaseemi, the park’s deputy general manager. invested in the park with the municipal parents’ hands and hop from foot to foot in Ferris wheel and bumper cars - attract the old- concrete and barbed wire, roads are choked “The park is a place for entertainment, and authority taking 26 percent of profits and the anticipation of the pleasures waiting behind er kids, while a carousel, face painting and with traffic as former thoroughfares are there is not much of that in Afghanistan.” rest going to Mufkora. “So far we are happy, the high concrete blast walls. games keep younger children happy. blocked to prevent suicide bombers reaching “We have a great feeling when we see our and it seems that people are happy, too,” she For the thousands of families who have vis- “It’s very nice, everything is very beautiful, potential targets like the Presidential Palace. people forget their sorrows for a few minutes said. For Ishfaq Ahmad Adeb, 20, who spends ited Kabul’s City Park since it opened during a the carousel horse ride is nice,” said 6-year-old Gun-toting security forces guard almost every and smile when they come here,” Qaseemi his days at City Park as Tom the cat, and 18- national religious holiday weekend in Sadaf through a gap-toothed grin as she had street corner. said. Thousands come every day, he said, year-old Omid who plays Minnie Mouse, the October, it is a rare escape from lives blighted her face decorated like a mouse. peaking on the weekly Friday holiday at close children’s joy rubs off. “When the children see by war, death and misery. Squealing children Set at the foot of the snow-capped Hindu Forgetting sorrows to 10,000. The park is set on 10 hectares (24 me in this outfit, they really believe that hardly know where to look as they race Kush mountains, next to the filthy Kabul River Afghanistan has been at war for more than acres) of land owned by the Kabul Municipal Minnie Mouse has come to Kabul,” said Omid. through the gates. Inside, they find large and near a zoo famous only for its abused, 30 years, and while US and NATO combat Government and leased for five years to a pri- “They laugh and try to shake hands with me, friendly characters that look almost, but not one-eyed lion, City Park is one of few places troops prepare to leave next month, the vate company called Mufkora - which means they really enjoy it.” —AP lifestyle SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014

HITLER’S ART Painting by future Fuehrer for sale 100-year-old watercolor of Munich’s old city struggling to make a living as an artist, almost two 28x22 cm (11x8.5 inch) scene, unimaginatively called “one of the works of the Fuehrer.” hall is expected to fetch at least 50,000 euros decades before rising to power as the Nazi dictator. “The Old City Hall,” also includes the original bill of The starting price is 4,500 euros, and Weidler, A($60,000) at auction this weekend, not so It has drawn interest from around the world, with sale and a signed letter from Hitler’s adjutant, Albert whose auction house has sold several Hitlers over much for its artistic value as for the signature in the most viewing it as a curiosity or as an investment, Bormann, brother of Hitler’s private secretary Martin the past decade, said she expects it will go for 50,000 bottom left corner: A. Hitler. said auction house director Kathrin Weidler. It’s Bormann. From the text of the undated Bormann let- ó but wouldn’t be surprised if sold for double that. Nuremberg’s Weidler auction house says the being sold by a pair of elderly sisters, whose grandfa- ter, it appears the Nazi-era owner sent a photo of the If it does, however, it will be because of the name painting is one some 2,000 painted by Adolf Hitler ther purchased the painting in 1916. Though Hitler’s painting to Hitler’s office asking about its prove- in the corner alone, she said. “It’s perfectly well done, and is thought to be from about 1914, when he was paintings surface fairly regularly, Weidler said this nance. Bormann wrote back that it appears to be but I’d rate its artistic value as fairly minimal.” — AP

‘A Delicate Balance’ still a bracing brew

Glenn Close and Lindsay Duncan during a performance of “A Delicate Balance,” in New York. — AP photos

hoever has to restock and refill the brandy, whiskey, screwdrivers, gin and marti- are perfectly in synch as a couple who seem club menswear give the play a polished look onstage bar at the new Broadway nis, all disappearing at an alarming rate. clueless and oddly obtuse, but can suddenly that makes the eventual savagery all the more Wrevival of Edward Albee’s “A Delicate Albee’s 1967 Pulitzer Prize-winner, which flash their fangs. painful. It is truly a revival where everyone Balance” has their work cut out for them. takes an upper class, suburban WASP family to Santo Loquasto’s gorgeous, elegant sitting does great work, but keep your eye on that In this still-stunning Albee play with a cast the breaking point over a weekend, is superbly room and Ann Roth’s comfy, elegantly chic busy bar. Imagine taking care of that each to stand up and toast, a full glass seems always directed by Pam MacKinnon and so well per- costumes for the women and proper country day. — AP being drained. There’s cognac, anisette, formed by a trans-Atlantic ensemble that each actor manages to convince you that they are the focus of the show. John Lithgow plays the soft center as John Stamos Tobias, the somewhat coolly aloof patriarch, in name only. He would like nothing more than being left in a comfortable chair with a good book and maybe an after-dinner digestif. lights up Elvis Instead, his calm is constantly interrupted by his sister-in-law, Claire (played by Lindsay Presley’s Graceland Duncan), a hard-boiled alcoholic who trades snipes and snarls with his wife, Agnes (Glenn Close), the morally superior fulcrum of the porting Elvis Presley-like sideburns, family. “There is a balance to be maintained, This image released by Philip Rinaldi Publicity, actor John Stamos helped flip the after all, though the rest of you teeter, uncon- Glenn Close appears in a scene from the new switch Friday on the colorful display S cerned, or uncaring, assuming you’re on level revival of “A Delicate Balance,” in New York. of holiday lights adorning Graceland, ground,” Agnes says. Close had been searching for a stage project Presley’s home-turned-museum in Add to this potent cocktail the arrival of since her show “Damages” ended in 2012 and Memphis. Julia (Martha Plimpton), the much-married landed on Edward Albee’s 1967 Pulitzer Prize An avid fan of the King, Stamos joined daughter of Tobias and Agnes, who has fled winner, which examines the stresses and hundreds of fans who watched yellow, red her latest husband but can’t reclaim her old Glenn Close and John Lithgow during a performance of “A Delicate Balance,” in New York. strains of family and friendship. and blue lights illuminate the large front bedroom because it’s being occupied by Harry yard of Presley’s former home. Stamos was and Edna (Bob Balaban and Clare Higgins), joined by young patients from Le Bonheur two old friends of her parents who have fled Children’s Hospital at the lighting ceremo- their own home, filled with unexplained ny. Stamos, perhaps best known for roles dread. The house is full. The bar is stocked. Let on TV shows such as “General Hospital,” the insults fly. ‘’Full House” and “ER,” told The Associated Press in an interview after the ceremony Revival that he wore the sideburns for his appear- “A Delicate Balance” first arrived on ance at Graceland. Presley often wore Broadway four years after Albee’s blistering long sideburns. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” also plumbing “It’s so funny. I had a beard, and I was the often papered-over resentments lurking like, ‘I better shave this and I’ll keep the beneath very civilized people. ‘burns in tribute,” Stamos said. This revival of “A Delicate Balance,” which When asked if he styled his hair a little opened Thursday at the Golden Theatre, higher in honor of Presley, who wore a comes just a year after MacKinnon won a Tony pompadour, the quick-witted Stamos for directing a stunning revival of “Virginia joked, “This is a new wig. I put a special Woolf.” Albee has clearly found a soul mate in wig on for tonight.” the examination of how life gets compromised Stamos has close ties to Graceland: His and calcified. voice is featured on the iPad tour of the MacKinnon has an equally blistering cast home. He remembers dressing up as this time, with Lithgow as a terribly good inef- Presley during an episode of “Full House,” fective peacemaker, trying to avoid verbal land and, while visiting Graceland in the 1990s mines, counseling “let it be,” and constantly for a TV special, he even got to play one fetching drinks. His story about an old house chord on Presley’s piano. cat becomes an aria and his eventual collapse “I think the first time I saw him, the into a barking puddle of honesty is gorgeous. word ‘supernova’ came into my head,” Close’s Agnes perfectly navigates the role’s Stamos said. “I was just immediately in twin dangers of barking self-righteousness, on awe. He had it all. Nobody’s had it all. the one hand, and nasty bitchiness on the oth- People have good voices, or they’re good er. She’s able to switch from soft and loving to looking, or their charismatic, or they’re arch and noble to pounce like an alley cat. good people, but it’s the combination.” Duncan, who actually balances a glass on her Stamos said he is appearing in the head, is a nasty, truth-telling drunk; she hovers upcoming ABC musical comedy series like a hawk to look for weakness and then “Galavant,” which he describes as “a cross flashes her talons. between ‘The Princess Bride’ and Monty Plimpton consummately conjures an imma- Python.” He also has worked on pilots for ture, needy daughter, equal parts smug, put- two new TV shows. — AP upon and damaged. And Balaban and Higgins John Lithgow, left, and Lindsay Duncan during a performance. ‘A Delicate Balance’ still a bracing brew

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La Morenada dancers pose for pictures as they hold a protest to defend traditional Bolivian dances in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday. Folk dancing organizations in Bolivia are protesting Peru’s campaign to attain UNESCO recognition for their feast day of the Virgin of Candelaria as Intangible Cultural Heritage, because they say the Peruvian festival uses Bolivian dances. — AP Florida crowd cheers comedy from embattled Cosby

s Bill Cosby’s standup tour crumbled with cancella- with his wife. drinks twice in 1969, forcing her to perform a sex act the tions, the embattled entertainer joked about his At every turn, even when he blew his nose, the audi- first time and raping her the second time. She said she told Ausual subjects of family, wives and childhood Friday ence howled. “I think people went in there with him as Bill no one about this for decades, and only decided to go to a cheering audience that greeted him with a standing Cosby from the TV show, not the guy they heard about on public when she read a Nov. 13 column in The Washington ovation as he took the stage and another when he fin- the news,” said Travis Weberling, 40, of Melbourne. Post by Barbara Bowman, who alleges she was drugged ished. It was a stark contrast to announcements that per- Outside the theater before the show, just one protester and raped by Cosby when she was 17. —AP formances in Oklahoma, Nevada, Illinois, Arizona, South could be found. She held a sign that read, “Rape is no joke.” Carolina and Washington State, were called off as more Julie Lemaitre, 47, of Rockledge, Florida, said she was women came forward and accused entertainer of sexually there just to have a presence and to try to say to people assaulting them many years ago. attending “think about what you’re doing.” Cosby has never been charged in connection with any Cosby’s producers said at least 28 other shows remain of the allegations. “I know people are tired of me not say- on his schedule through May 2015. However, shows in Las ing anything, but a guy doesn’t have to answer to innuen- Vegas, Tucson, Arizona, Champaign, Illinois, Reno, Nevada, dos,” Cosby told the Florida Today newspaper after the Florence, South Carolina, and at the Choctaw Casino Resort show. “People should fact check. in Oklahoma were called off. People shouldn’t have to go through that and shouldn’t David Fischer, the director of The Broadway Center in answer to innuendos.” Tom Werner, who co-founded the Tacoma, Washington, said Friday that it has canceled Carsey-Werner Company which produced “The Cosby Cosby’s April appearance because it conflicts with the non- Show,” defended Cosby in a statement to the Boston Globe. profit organization’s mission “to strengthen our communi- “The Bill we knew was a brilliant and wonderful collabo- ty’s social fabric by building empathy, furthering education rator on a show that changed the landscape of television,” and sharing joy.” Werner and partner Marcy Carsey said in the statement. Several fans in Florida, though, said they came to the “These recent news reports are beyond our knowledge or Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing Arts to see Actor Bill Cosby performs at At King Center For The comprehension.” Despite everything swirling around the good comedy and that the accusations didn’t influence Performing Arts yesterday in Melbourne, Florida. 77-year-old longtime entertainer, fans filled a sold-out the- them. “Let them prove it. It’s old accusations,” said Paul ater in Melbourne, Florida. Though an announcer before Palmieri, 47, of Melbourne, who said he was ready to see Tamara Green, a California attorney, was among those the show said disruptions were possible, none ever came. “the king of comedy.” who had agreed to testify. She later said Cosby tried to sex- A radio station had offered $1,000 to anyone who would Still, projects on NBC and Netflix have been canceled, ually assault her in her Los Angeles apartment around interrupt Cosby. Instead, the comedian - wearing cargo and TV Land decided not to air reruns of “The Cosby Show” 1970, when she was a model and an aspiring actress. pants and a shirt that said “Hello Friend - was greeted only after recent allegations by more than six women that She said Cosby asked her to help him raise money to by a cheering, whistling, knee-slapping audience. He never Cosby sexually assaulted them after giving them pills many open a private dance club. When she got sick shortly after came close to referencing the allegations. years ago. Josette Tornabene, 24, of Melbourne said she starting the project, she said Cosby gave her two pills that bought her ticket Friday, motivated by the radio’s station’s made her almost lose consciousness, took her to her apart- ‘We love you, Cosby’ $1,000 offer. “I wanted to see someone call him out,” she ment, undressed her and then took his clothes off. At least twice, someone shouted, “We love you, Bill said. “I want to see him be held accountable.” “I got really angry,” she told The Associated Press in an Model and television personality Janice Dickinson seen Cosby.” His 90-minute set wandered from a childhood fear Some of the women accusing Cosby are going public interview on Friday. She recalled screaming and trying to in a June 6, 2006 radio interview with Howard Stern, of God to the loss of freedom in marriage to the rocket- again after initially coming forward around 2005, when break a window with a lamp as she fought off Cosby’s describes Bill Cosby as a “bad guy” and says he “preys speed Spanish of a pi�ata-store worker. He sat for much at Andrea Constand filed a lawsuit alleging that he sexually advances. He eventually left, leaving two $100 bills on her on women.” Dickinson later tells “Entertainment first, then grew increasingly physical, impersonating jujitsu assaulted her. The Pennsylvania woman’s lawyer said other nightstand, she recalled. Another woman, Joan Tarshis, Tonight” on Nov. 18 that Cosby sexually assaulted her and gymnastics poses, lying on the floor in stocking feet women were prepared to make similar claims, but the case decided to tell her story publicly for the first time on in 1982. She says Cosby gave her red wine and a pill in a and thrusting a fist upward in describing everyday quarrels was settled before trial. Monday. Now 66, Tarshis said Cosby gave her drug-laced Lake Tahoe, hotel room. — AP photos Billy Joel to set Madison Square Garden record

illy Joel will set a record for the most performances by any artist at Madison BSquare Garden with his upcoming 65th show scheduled for this summer. The 65-year-old piano man will surpass the record set by his former tour mate Elton John Actress Jennifer with a show on July 1, which will be part of his Aniston attends residency at the New York venue. Tickets for the screening of the record-breaking show, as well as his per- ‘Cake’ during the formances scheduled in May and June, will go 2014 Variety on sale to the general public on Saturday. Screening Series at The Grammy-winning artist was announced ArcLight last year as the first-ever music franchise of the Hollywood on Garden. The July 1 show will be the 19th per- Billy Joel performs his first show of his Madison Square Garden res- November 21, 2014 formance as a part of the residency, which has idency, in New York. Joel will set a new record for the most per- in Hollywood, included monthly concerts from the singer formances by any artist at Madison Square Garden with his upcom- California. — AFP songwriter throughout 2014. — AP ing 65th show scheduled for this summer. — AP