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DOHA: The emir of the small but economically strong conspiracy theories Gulf state of Qatar, a major diplomatic broker that has played a key role in the Arab Spring, is set to transfer pow- Before or after er to his son in a first for the Arab world. Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar is to be named the new emir of the state, a palace statement announced late Ramadan? yesterday. The statement said that Qataris will be asked today and tomorrow to “swear allegiance to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani as emir”. “The royal palace announces that Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, will address the Qatari people at 8:00 am (0500 GMT) on Tuesday,” said an earlier statement carried by the official QNA news agency. By Badrya Darwish The palace statement declared today an official holiday in the gas-rich nation which has punched above its weight in recent years. Qatar-based satellite television channel Al-Jazeera said the emir met “with the royal fami- ly and prominent members of Qatari society. He has [email protected] informed the meeting of his decision to hand power over to his crown prince”. “The Emiri Diwan (royal court) will receive citizens tomorrow and the day after to pledge iwaniyas, politicians - anybody who’s interest- allegiance to Sheikh Tamim as the country’s emir,” the sta- ed in politics nowadays - is over-busy with the tion later said. Delection dilemma. And now the talk is about Sheikh Hamad, who used Qatar’s immense gas wealth whether to shift the elections after Ramadan - and to drive its modernisation and transform it into a major even if you shift it after Ramadan - staying within the player on the world’s diplomatic scene, came to power in two-month limit is another dilemma. Meaning it will a coup in which he overthrew his father Sheikh Khalifa in conflict with people’s holidays in the heat of August. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Continued on Page 15 Half of Kuwait has already booked to travel after Eid and it will be very inconvenient to change travel plans. Filipina raped by cops recounts ordeal Let’s say the government has no option but to keep it in Ramadan. Man, it will be awful - nobody will By Ben Garcia raped by two Kuwaiti police officers and relish it. It is a fasting month. People break their fasts an Egyptian finally came out to share her around 7 and will go for taraweeh (extra congrega- Govt puts polls on hold KUWAIT: Amidst the massive crackdown distressing story with the local Filipino tional prayers) around 8. At least, most sects of Islam on expatriates currently ongoing in media yesterday. Rhiza (name changed) perform taraweeh. Even the less-religious perform for court explanation Kuwait, there have been reports of abuses said she was asleep when police officers taraweeh and even candidates and their followers will by security men towards residents. knocked at her door on June 17. The 36- do so. Election date may change Authorities have also deported thousands year-old was alone at the time as her flat- I don’t understand holding on to the constitution of mainly low-paid Asian workers for work- mates were at work on night duties. Fully in trivial matters like shifting the elections for short By B Izzak expressed in the past few days, espe- ing without the correct visa or residency aware about what is going on in Kuwait, times if circumstances arise. I respect the constitution, cially to whether the 2009 Assembly papers or for repeated traffic violations. she immediately thought that the frantic but I don’t see it as a crime if you are flexible with the KUWAIT: The Cabinet yesterday put should be reinstated or not in addition A Filipina who was allegedly gang- Continued on Page 15 election laws. After all, constitutions are manmade the election process on hold “as a pre- to the correct legal procedures the and not the Quran or a holy book. Even in advanced cautionary measure” while the country Cabinet should take after the ruling. countries that hold tight to the constitution, certain waits for the constitutional court to One of the most interesting views on clauses are sometimes amended to evolve with the explain its verdict issued last week the court verdict was expressed yester- changing times. amid expectation the election date day by prominent constitutional expert Anyways, the constitutional court is coming could change. The constitutional court, Mohammad Al-Moqate in an article tomorrow with a verdict to explain whether reinstat- whose rulings are final, is scheduled to published in Al-Qabas newspaper. ing the 2009 parliament is constitutional. If it does provide legal interpretations for its ver- Moqate stressed that the court ruling that - I say that half the problem is solved. That means dict which ordered the National meant that the 2009 Assembly must be the old opposition-dominated parliament will be Assembly dissolved and confirmed the revived after the court ruled that the back. This parliament can only be dissolved by the controversial single-vote amendment. Dec 1, 2012 election was “null and void”. Amir, or he can order them to finish their term. If this The Cabinet said after its weekly meet- He said that the 2009 Assembly was happens, it will save Kuwait a lot of disputes and ing that as the court is set to explain its dissolved for the second time on Oct 7, headaches. And it is a way to calm down the opposi- verdict tomorrow, it has decided to 2012. Under Kuwaiti law, fresh election tion and invite them back to the political arena. cease all procedures for the implemen- must be held within 60 days and if they If I compare parliaments, I don’t see that the tation of the verdict including the are not held, the dissolved Assembly is recently-dissolved parliament was better than the decree inviting voters for elections automatically revived. Moqate added 2009 one. What accomplishments did they come up which opens the way for candidates to that the polls were held on Dec 1 last with for Kuwait? They also followed in the footsteps of start registering. year in accordance with the law but the old parliaments to grill and nothing but grill. Oh I The Cabinet’s move came as more were nullified by the court on June 16, KUWAIT: Rape victim Rhiza speaks with Philippine Embassy official Mar Hassan forgot what a great accomplishment they achieved - conflicting interpretations from legal which means as if the election had at a press conference to narrate her ordeal to the local media yesterday. — paying the over $2 billion penalty to Dow! and constitutional experts were Continued on Page 15 Photo by Ben Garcia Lebanon army seizes cleric’s HQ Mystery as Snowden 16 soldiers killed • Assir’s whereabouts unknown vanishes in Moscow SIDON, Lebanon: Lebanon’s army has seized control of the headquarters of a radical Sunni sheikh whose sup- US left gnashing teeth porters have battled the military for two days, killing 16 soldiers, an AFP correspondent at the scene said. Sheikh MOSCOW: Fugitive US intelligence leaker Ahmad Al-Assir’s whereabouts are unknown, added the Edward Snowden yesterday vanished in journalist, who accompanied troops into the complex in Moscow after failing to take a flight to Abra, near the southern city of Sidon. The correspon- Cuba on which he was booked, as dent saw abandoned weapons inside the cleric’s head- Washington demanded that Moscow quarters, among them rocket launchers and machine- expel him back to the United States. guns, as well as military clothing. Some of the flats in Snowden, who embarrassed US President the complex were still burning as troops moved in. Barack Obama with his revelations of mas- The area sustained heavy damage in two days of sive surveillance programs, failed to appear fighting that broke out after Assir’s supporters attacked on the Aeroflot flight to Havana from a checkpoint, the army said. The AFP journalist saw bod- where he had been expected to continue ies on the ground, some of them scorched. Troops said to Ecuador and claim asylum. Russia’s it was unsafe to remove them from the area for fear that Interfax news agency, known for its strong they may have been booby-trapped. security contacts, confirmed that he was The violence between supporters of Assir and the not on the Havana flight and quoted an Lebanese army has been among the most serious to hit informed source as saying he was likely Lebanon since the start of the conflict in neighbouring already out of the country. Syria. Despite his marginal role in Lebanese politics, Snowden had arrived in Moscow on Assir has capitalised on powerful Shiite Hezbollah’s Sunday from Hong Kong, from where he increasing notoriety, especially over its involvement in leaked to the media details of secret cyber- fighting alongside Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s espionage programs by both US and British MOSCOW: Light shines through a forces against rebels. By late yesterday, the number of intelligence agencies. WikiLeaks founder cabin window on seat 17A, the emp- troops killed in the clashes had risen to 16, among them Julian Assange said Snowden was “safe” ty seat that was booked in the name two officers, the army said. A military source in Sidon after leaving Hong Kong with a refugee of former CIA technician Edward SIDON, Lebanon: Lebanese army soldiers help injured soldiers after clashes said the army found in buildings near Assir’s headquar- document supplied by Ecuador after the Snowden, shortly before Aeroflot between followers of a radical Sunni cleric Sheikh Ahmad Al-Assir and Shiite ters “dozens of bodies of armed men, wearing military United States revoked his passport. flight SU150 took off from Moscow gunmen in this southern port city yesterday. — AP Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 15 to Havana yesterday. — AP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 LOCAL Kuwait, Tajikistan sign cooperation deals

KUWAIT: Kuwait and Tajikistan signed Najmuddinov signed an agreement on Sunday a number of cooperation agree- avoiding double taxation, financial evasion, ments in a ceremony attended by His and taxation on capital. Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Kuwait Minister of Commerce and Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Industry Anas Khaled Al-Saleh and Tajik Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Chairman of Committee for Youth, Sports Sabah, and visiting Tajik President Emomali and Tourism Maliksho Nematov signed Rhamon at Bayan Palace. tourism cooperation agreement. Kuwait Deputy Prime Minister and Kuwait Minister of Health Dr. Mohammad Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- Barrak Al-Haifi and Tajikistanís Health Hamad Al-Sabah and Tajik Foreign Minister Minister Nusratullo Salimov signed an Hamrokhon Zarifi signed an agreement agreement on health cooperation. Director regarding exemption of visa requirement for General of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic holders of diplomatic and special passports, Development (KFAED) Abdulwahab Ahmad as well as an agreement on cultural and arts Al-Bader and Chairman of Tajikistan State cooperation. Committee on Investments and State Deputy Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Property Management Davlatali Saidov and Acting Oil Minister Mustafa Al-Shimali, signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Tajik Finance Minister Safarali (MoU). —- KUNA Security campaign KUWAIT: Tajikistan President Imam Ali Rahman attended the ceremony of opening Tajikistan’s Embassy in Shamiya yesterday. in Wafra area The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Head of the Honorary Mission, Advidor at the Amiri Diwan Dr Abdullah Al-Maatoug, and Foreign Undersecretary Khalid Suleiman Al- KUWAIT: A security campaign was carried chalet in the east, Al-Wafra Barns and the Jarallah. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat out in the Al-Wafra area which included Al- Wafra-Kabd new road. Fawares Road in the west up to the Wafra The campaign resulted in the arrest of 46 farm, Al-Khairan Pearls chalets, Al-Zur persons found without identification or with expired residency permits. Two people Cabinet launches preparations were caught for acting as vendors. A total of 12 traffic citations were handed out and six people were offered help on humanitar- for parliamentary elections ian grounds. As for drugs, 22 drug pills, some powder and drug taking tools were found during Number of polling booths may be increased the campaign. Two unlicensed slaughter KUWAIT: Preparations are underway for parlia- a Ministry of Justice insider that the number of rebuffed a challenge to law No 20 of 2012 which houses were shut down while four grocery mentary elections that take place one month Kuwaitis eligible to vote reaches around 440,000 brought a one-person, one-vote system in place selling places, six places where sheep were from today as the cabinet reportedly plans to who can cast their ballots in 665 committees to of the former rules that allowed voters to cast kept in a lock up and eight platforms where discuss with First Deputy Prime Minister and be set in 105 schools around Kuwait. ballots for four candidates. fodder was sold were shut down. All of Interior Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hmoud Al- Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Cabinet decided to Earlier, the ministers reviewed the letters these were close to the main road. Sabah the possibility of increasing the number suspend all decrees and measures taken to addressed to His Highness the Amir Sheikh of schools used as ballot centers. This was implement last week Supreme Constitutional Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah from reported by Al-Jarida yesterday quoting govern- Court’s ruling of parliament dissolution. President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh ment sources who further indicated that In its weekly meeting, held at Seif Palace Mohammad Abdul Hamid and President the Minister of Education Hayef Al-Hajraf received under chairmanship of His Highness Prime Republic of Mali Dioncounda Traor. instructions to select ‘newly constructed and Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- The letters focused on bilateral relations and good air conditioned’ schools to provide a better Sabah, the Cabinet opted for waiting for the top means to bolster mutual cooperation. environment for voters who would have to bat- court hearing on Wednesday to examine a They also reviewed a letter sent to HH the tle extreme heat as they cast their votes during request of explanation to the ruling filed by a Amir by UN Special Representative in Iraq Martin fasting hours of Ramadan. The sources added former MP. Kobler. In his letter, Kobler expressed gratitude that similar instructions are expected to be giv- “The Cabinet has decided to suspend all for Kuwait’s generous contribution to the United en to Minister of Justice and Minister of Islamic measures taken in implementation of the court Nations Environmental Programme for Affairs Sharida Al-Maousharji in order to increase ruling, pending the court’s binding explanation Combatting Desertification. the number of judicial authority members who to ensure that all measures comply with the con- HH the PM also briefed the Cabinet about the are to be recruited to work in the elections. stitution provisions,” Minister of State for Cabinet talks held with the visiting Tajikistan President Meanwhile, Al-Jarida quoted a “senior cabinet Affairs and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Emomali Rhamon and his accompanying dele- source” who indicated that ministers were set to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al- gation. be briefed during the cabinet’s weekly yesterday Sabah said following the cabinet meeting. On The ministers expressed hopes that the visit (Monday) about budgets proposed for state June 16, the Supreme Constitutional Court would help open new horizons for bilateral departments so that they can approved next ordered the dissolution of current parliament, cooperation to serve the higher interests of the week. The reports include the budget required elected in December 2012, and the organization two nations. They also touched upon the latest to fund the elections process. of new parliamentary elections in two-month political developments in the Arab region and In the meantime, Al-Qabas reported quoting period. In another related case, the court the world. KAC offers land services to 24 airlines KUWAIT: The Kuwait Airways “The department has allocated Corporation (KAC)’s Land Services counters for passengers with baggage Department provide its special servic- and others for those who do not have es for 24 airlines in addition to the to reduce the time of check-in and government, non-scheduled and car- avoid any crowd,” he said. go airlines, Head of the Land Services “The KAC also offers a wide-array Department at KAC Ezzat Al-Erian has of services through its official web- revealed. site.” Al-Erian noted that the KAC also In press statements, Al-Erian said provides special services for ill passen- the Land Services Department offers gers who require medical care at the high-quality and diverse services to its airport and onboard. customers. “We also offer all assistance to peo- “The Department has a highly- ple with special needs since their skilled labor and modern equipment arrival at the airport gate,” he said. that help it cope with congestion par- He unveiled that the Land Service ticularly in the summer season,” he Department also provides a package said. Al-Erian vowed that the KAC will of services with special fees to passen- continue development and upgrade gers such as Maraheb service which efforts for the comfort of passengers includes welcoming the passenger of all airlines. He disclosed that pas- with a small bouquet of flower and sengers, whose flights planned to take Arabic Coffee from the gate on red off before 02: 00 pm, can hand over carpet, assisting in completing the their baggage at any time after 12:00 formalities and reaching the passen- am. ger home. — KUNA Ezzat Al-Erian Civil aviation launches passenger services questionnaire

KUWAIT: The Directorate General of including parking, security check, services provided in the building, Civil Aviation launched a question- information desks, bookings, luggage added the directorate. naire about the quality of services in weighing, passport services, and The directorate called on all pas- the passengers’ building at Kuwait signs indicating airport facilities and sengers to participate in the ques- International Airport. gates. tionnaire to share their point of view The directorate said yesterday the The questionnaire is also con- and ideas on how to provide a better questionnaire aims to develop the cerned with restaurants, coffee shops, service or introduce new services, by services in the airport in order to sat- duty free, first class and businessmen logging onto the official website of isfy the passengers on all accounts, halls, and cleanliness among other the directorate.—KUNA Tug crew rescued from sea

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Coastguards managed to rescue a six-member tug crew from the sea and brought them to safety, pro- viding them first aid. The Coastguards received a report about a tug belonging to one of the ship- ping companies that had collided with a boat that had sunk some time back at a spot north of Al-Julaia. It seemed that the tug went out of control in the rough weather and its captain could not pre- vent a collision with the sunken boat, which resulted in water entering inside the tug. Immediately, two patrol vessels of the Coastguards led by sergeants Yaser Haider and Bader Al-Otaibi rushed to the site to carry out a rescue operation, but water had already entered the tug in large quantity and the rescue team could only extricate the crew comprising six persons. Coastguards have informed all con- cerned parties to remain careful as there was danger for those navigating in that area. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 LOCAL Ministry helps human trade by ignoring visa traffickers Forced deportation ‘illegal’

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs Protection Act, a 2000 law aimed at side Kuwait, Al-Rashidi later identified and Labor virtually helps human traf- prevention and prosecution in cases ‘marginal labor forces’ as the target of ficking in Kuwait since it watches as a of human trafficking. the plan. “Most of the so-called mar- moot witness even when visa traffick- According to Al-Ghanim, a policy ginal labor forces are victims who sold ers continue to bring labor forces into that divides expatriate labor forces everything they had back home to fol- the country. This was stated by a top into those that the state wants to low a false dream woven by those unionist who also accused the min- keep and others it wants to kick out is who made them believe that they istry of “throwing out” expatriate doomed to fail. “Instead, Kuwait needs have a chance to come to the land of workers after suddenly realizing that a system that separates the wheat opportunity and wealth,” Al-Ghanim the labor market has become disor- from the chaff; one that replaces the said. “The real question should be to ganized. kafeel (sponsorship) system and look for the ones who recruited these In an interview published by opens the door for the market to sta- workers and brought them to Kuwait”. Annahar yesterday, Kuwait Trade bilize by organizing itself through The sponsorship or ‘kafala’ system Union Federation member contracts signed as per legal controls,” contains loopholes that are often Abdurrahman Al-Ghanim said that the he stated. used by visa traffickers to release country lacks a clear policy regarding Regarding deportations, Al- work permits in the name of fake its labor market despite the fact that Ghanim said that forced or ‘adminis- companies or nonexistent job open- many developmental plans were on trative’ deportation is illegal because ings, then sell them to unskilled labor and efforts were being made to trans- it is unorganized, and called for proce- forces looking for a chance to work in form the state into a commercial hub dures to regulate this process “and the oil-rich Gulf region. Human rights in the region. guarantee the right of an expatriate violations resulting from these prac- Moreover, Al-Ghanim, who is also worker to challenge his or her depor- tices have drawn criticism from inter- the President of the Expatriate Labor tation order through panels whose national organizations in the past Forces Office in the KTUF, argued that job should be to investigate com- few years. There are nearly 90,000 the MSAL’s activities were going plaints.” people living illegally in Kuwait, against the state’s general direction. He further insisted that reducing according to official figures. “How can there be expansive con- the population of expatriate labor Crackdowns on illegal residents struction activity and more restric- forces must be based on a clear strate- resulted in hundreds of arrests in the tions against expatriates at the same gy “instead of announced percent- past two months, but there have time? Who is going to build Kuwait ages.” These statements were in refer- been no reports pursuing traffickers then?” he questioned. ence to an announcement by the who sell visas obtained illegally to The interview comes days after the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor labor forces. Kuwait is home to 2.6 United States Department of State Thekra Al-Rashidi last March in which million expatriates who account for released its 2013 Trafficking in Persons she said Kuwait will deport 100,000 68 percent of the country’s 3.8 mil- Report, which listed Kuwait in the Tier foreigners this year as part of a plan to lion population. Marginal labor forces Three countries that have not been cut the expatriate population by one are workers who usually accept able to make any significant effort to million within a decade. menial labor and often live without meet the minimum standards of com- In response to criticism from the valid visas, and are in most cases vic- pliance set by the Trafficking Victims Human Rights groups inside and out- tims of visa traffickers.

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Women’s Cultural and Social Society celebrating International Widows Day yesterday. Women Society marks Widows Day

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Women’s Cultural Ibrahim Al-Baghli. confirms that the constructive social and Social Society (WCSS) marked “The Dutiful Son Award aims to plan set by our beloved philanthropist International Widows Day, observed implement government policies homeland is succeeding.” annually on June 23, and held the towards social and humanitarian Al-Baghli praised the support of all awards ceremony for Al-Baghli Dutiful issues as well as upholding the values public and private sectors, and chari- Son Prize in conjunction with this and principles of our religion in terms table bodies that helped the project occasion. of taking care of widows and orphans,” and prize meet its objectives. “This international day, ratified by Al-Baghli pointed out. For her part, 2012 first place award the United Nations (UN) General “The award also encourages social winner, Zahra Abbas, expressed her Assembly to celebrate female widows, partnership with various segments of thanks to the award’s chairman who aims to strengthen their positions and society, and serves our widowed works on strengthening and consoli- support their roles in society,” said mothers and sisters,” he said, noting dating the values of social cohesion in Raed Ibrahim Al-Baghli in a speech on that “this voluntary project has several the society, and to WCSS, which host- behalf of the award’s Chairman humanitarian achievements, which ed the event. — KUNA

Protocol for curbing use of firearms JEDDAH: The executive office of the Arab justice ministers’ council met on Sunday to discuss a draft protocol for curbing the spread of firearms in the Arab countries. The State of Kuwait was represented by Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Shareeda Abdullah Al- Mousherji. The agenda of the meet- ing included topics such as the plan to launch an Arab tribunal to try the cases of ill-gotten funds, the draft treaty against human traf- ficking, a protocol against maritime piracy, the treaty for aviation safety. The ministers discussed the report of the secretariat of the council on the imple- mentation of the results of the former ministerial meeting, the treaty against terrorism, the treaty against money laundering and the treaty against reli- gion slandering. They also discussed the draft convention against human cloning, the regula- tions of transplantations, the Arab code against nar- cotics, the single act for copyright protection, the efforts of the panel on standardization of legal terms, and the first annual report on the regional efforts for combatting human trafficking. The meeting was host- ed and chaired by Saudi Minister of Justice Dr Mohammad Al-Issa, the current chair of the Arab justice ministers’ coun- cil. —KUNA TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 LOCAL

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By Abdulateef Al-Mulhim

hat has football and plastic got to do By Labeed Abdal with politics in Iran? As much as the Wquestion would flummox you and me, it has a link, in that it defines the happenings in the Islamic Republic with a population of 75 million people. It is a country which is probably unparal- leled when it comes to the rich heritage it enjoys [email protected] and the critical role that it played in the molding of world history with a civilization as old as human memory can recall. he reiteration by the government of its deter- Iran, like any other country, was going through mination to take Kuwait to a high level of turbulent times and was probably looking for a Tdevelopment in all areas was indeed a good change. It did not come as a surprise then when it move. At the same time, it will be a no brainer to elected a new president in what many considered mention that the talk of the town and the general as a surprisingly smooth election process, without chatter over dining tables around the world is the ensuing violence and riots as was expected. focused on the difficulties related to the expats So, what made this transition seemingly easy, issue, the upcoming elections, who will be the new where one got to hear of Hassan Rowhani, a pro- MPs etc. I know of many expats dear to me who all In my view claimed moderate, emerging as the person who agree that Kuwait will return from these difficult would be leading the country? Firstly, everyone in times even more prosperous and as a land of Iran wanted to see the exit of Mahmoud opportunity. The reason for my being so optimistic A road map for Ahmadinejad from the country’s political scene and is that I know how much the government and the a new person occupying the president’s chair. parliament have worked earlier on finalizing the The other reason for the smooth election, development plan and how well it has been bud- believe it or not, was that the Iranian youth were geted. nuclear negotiations busy celebrating Iran’s victory in football and sub- The government’s determination was being sequent qualification for the 2014 World Cup to be thwarted for long because of the irresponsible held in Brazil. opposition which spent years, carrying out a shrill By Muhammad Sahimi What one doesn’t understand is that the joy of campaign that could well break the Guinness qualifying for the World Cup is short-lived, and in record for loudness. he next round of negotiations between Iran and the non-European nations to be insured by European compa- Many watched how reckless MPs acted in ways P5-plus-1 group-the five permanent members of the nies. In addition, the sanctions on Iran’s central bank must the longer run, what matters most and what hurts as a result of which Kuwait lost billions of dollars TUnited Nations Security Council plus Germany-is to at least be suspended. is the pace of economic and social reforms. Will and had to pay historical fines. take place in Moscow on June 18 and 19. The initial opti- Next, Iran must ship out its stockpile of 19.75 percent Rowhani be serious about the role he is about to I think the latest verdict by the Constitutional mism after the first round of negotiations in Istanbul gave enriched uranium to Russia and France for conversion to accept or will he play ball, literally, as in the case of way to caution after the Baghdad negotiations in late May. fuel rods. This arrangement had been agreed upon in Court has wiped out all the old mistakes, and this the former Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi? The developments over the past two weeks do not, October 2009, but the agreement ultimately failed due to That is a million-dollar question and don’t forget will only infuse fresh and positive energy into however, bode well for the upcoming negotiations. Helga objections by both sides. In return, the P5-plus-1 must those determined to build Kuwait. that the Shah was taken by surprise when he was in Maria Schmid, senior adviser to Catherine Ashton, the guarantee supply of fuel, the same 19.75 percent enriched far-away Buenos Aires, and Rowhani will be Everyone wants for their country a clear and European Union foreign policy chief who leads the P5-plus- uranium converted to fuel rods, for the Tehran Research easy highway to development that avoids the pit- grounded in Teheran! 1 team, has sent a letter to her Iranian counterpart, Ali Reactor. Fuel rods cannot be used in making nuclear Iran under the Shah achieved a high point in falls, so that Kuwait becomes a competitive finan- Bagheri, indicating that P5-plus-1 will take a hard line in weapons. terms of pride and unity among Iranians on June 1, cial hub. I would add here that just empty words Moscow. Iran must then reactivate the provisions of the are not enough and investors and business people In her letter to Bagheri, Schmid has stated that the P5- Additional Protocol of its Safeguards Agreement with the 1978, when Iran’s football team was among the 16 look for more in tangible terms. plus-1 is willing only to discuss the proposal put on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which it carried teams that went to the World Cup which was held Surely, they must be able to calculate that if table in Baghdad by her side, according to which Iran must out voluntarily from October 2003 to January 2006. That in Buenos Aires then. they spend money here and invest, then they immediately cease uranium enrichment at 19.75 percent, will give the IAEA intrusive authority to inspect any sus- All Iranians, particularly the youth, were so unit- stand to witness good returns and their invest- in return for which the P5-plus-1 will make minor conces- pected site in Iran, including Parchin. In addition, Iran must ed and so patriotic during the World Cup that the ments will be protected. sions to Iran-providing Iran with spare parts for its old civil- agree to adhere to modified Code 3.1 of its Safeguards Shah of Iran began to believe that he was invincible Moreover, we must have economic and financial ian aircrafts bought from Europe and the United States, Agreement, which obligates it to inform the IAEA about and that his regime was rock-solid. studies about the future of Kuwait that should be supplying some nuclear isotopes used in medical treat- any new nuclear site as soon as the decision for construct- And to top it all, the then US President Jimmy transparent so that foreign investors join us happi- ment, and cooperating with Iran on nuclear safety issues. ing it is made, rather than the present Code 3.1, according Carter hailed Iran as an island of stability. What hap- ly in overcoming regional or international chal- None of the tough sanctions already imposed on Iran, to which Iran’s only obligation is to inform the IAEA about pened subsequently is now history. The Shah of lenges. Let us adopt the slogan, ‘Change and or about to be imposed on July 1, will be cancelled or even the existence of any new nuclear site 180 days prior to Iran was toppled and Ayatollah Khomeini became Reform’ and vow to carry out full reforms and bring suspended. If the P5-plus-1 insists on this hard line, the introducing any nuclear material into the site. Iran did the Iranian supreme leader. And on April 1, 1979, a change from top to bottom, including removing Moscow negotiations will be doomed. adhere to the modified code until March 2007. In return, Iran changed its name to become the Islamic The U.S. and its allies must recognize that both sides, the P5-plus-1and, in particular, the EU must cancel oil sanc- the demographic aberrations and carrying out the Republic of Iran. not just the P5-plus-1, have their own constraints, as well as tions. long awaited administrative reforms. winning cards to play. In the US, the hawks and Israel lobby Finally, Iran must agree to zero stockpile of 19.75 per- Until the 1979 revolution, Iran was regarded as Only by doing so will we be able to say ‘Yes We do not want any diplomatic solution to the nuclear stand- cent enriched uranium on its soil, implying that it must one of the most open and respected countries in Can’, and will rightfully be able to proclaim at our off. The Senate has been busy passing one resolution after ship abroad the enriched uranium, both the current stock- the world with very advanced education and health airport - Welcome to Kuwait. another, trying to make it impossible to negotiate with pile and in the future, and limit the number of enrichment care system at that time. It was also considered as Iran. Hardliners within Iran’s security, intelligence and mili- sites and centrifuges to a mutually agreed upon number. In the hub of trade and industrial center for Asia at a tary forces, particularly in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard return, the P5-plus-1 must reaffirm Iran’s fundamental right time when China had primitive infrastructure, kuwait digest Corps, also do not want to make any concession to the to produce low-enriched uranium, and gradually lift its South Korea was struggling politically and socially West. economic sanctions. and the Gulf states had no petrochemical indus- And, while the sanctions imposed on Iran have wors- A few days ago, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tries. In other word, Iran in 1979 had a 30-year head Why reinstating ened the economic plight of ordinary Iranians to the extent rejected a role for Iran in the effort to resolve the crisis in start. So, what went wrong? that the ruling elite cannot ignore it anymore, tougher con- Syria. That is utterly short-sighted. Iran is the most impor- One year before the revolution, Iran was looked 2009 parliament frontation with Iran in the absence of a diplomatic solution tant backer of the Syrian regime. By giving Iran a seat at the upon as the future bridge connecting the West will push oil prices to much higher levels, greatly hurting table, the United States may achieve three major goals. with the East. Indeed, Pan Am, with its heart in New First, it would give Iran the respect that it has always craved is necessary the fragile European economies and the weak recovery in York, had Tehran as its transit point for its round the the US. Moreover, with Iran’s stockpile of low-enriched ura- as a major power in the Middle East. nium at 3.5 and 19.75 percent levels continuing to grow, This would generate goodwill in Tehran. Second, with- world operations. Iran then was and continues to By Dr Mohammad Al-Moqatei the West’s anxiety over Iran’s military site at Parchin (south- out Iran’s help the crisis in Syria will most likely be trans- produce the best saffron in the world and exports east of Tehran) also growing, and the situation in Syria spi- formed into a full-blown sectarian war that may spread the most delicious caviar. The country was also here is a clear confusion about understanding raling out of control, Iran does have some winning cards to throughout the Middle East, but with Iran at the table a credited with making the most exquisite carpets in the constitutional reasons as to why the 2009 play. No deal with Iran can be reached without a major diplomatic solution may be possible. Third, the goodwill the world besides boasting of having one of the Tparliament should be reinstated temporarily concession by the US and its allies. If there is political will generated in Tehran will give Iran’s relative moderates the largest amounts of proven oil reserves. following the Constitutional Court ruling on June on both sides, the framework for a diplomatic solution and upper hand to end the nuclear standoff with the United What is more, at that time, Iran was making the 16. The reinstatement is not based on the argument the road map to arrive at it are clear. States diplomatically. best plastic-ware in the world. In the 1960s and 70s, that the 2009 parliament’s dissolution order of Oct First, Iran must cease enrichment at 19.75 percent. In Such a framework and road map represent a win-win plastic was fast turning out to be the most used 7, 2012 was unconstitutional. On the contrary, it return, the EU must allow oil tankers that carry Iran’s oil to solution for both sides. commodity in the world including plastic cups, was completely correct. Why should the 2009 par- plastic dishes, plastic bags and many more. At that liament be reinstated then? time, the Middle East countries were far behind in The reason is found in the second point under plastic industry, and Iran was making the best plas- Article 107 of the Kuwaiti Constitution, which kuwait digest tic products, especially the plastic cups, which states: “If the elections are not held within the said fetched as lot of money for the country. period, the dissolved Assembly is restored to its full Sadly, Iran killed the proverbial golden goose constitutional authority and meets immediately as Lessons of life that was laying the golden eggs. Iran and the if the dissolution had not taken place. The Assembly Revolutionary Guards didn’t realize what they had then continues to function until the new Assembly and the fact that they could have been the richest is elected.” The said period here is sixty days from By Omar Al-Tabtabaei country in the world by controlling the plastic the date of the dissolution. If no elections were held industry in the area. within this period, the dissolved parliament is auto- nough columns have been published during the past • An ambitious person is the one who can traverse the So, what happened to the Iranian plastic indus- matically reinstated. week about recent events on the political and judicial road even if his friends abandon him half way through. try in Iran? In the 1950s, Habib Elghanian estab- To clarify the subject more accurately, we point Escene, so I thought about sharing a few jottings that I • The ultimate form of courage is to admit your fear. lished a company called Plasco which later grew to out the following: have been noting down for more than a decade now • Whenever toadyism arrives, reform walks out the door. be the largest and most technologically advanced 1- The 2009 parliament was dissolved on Oct 7, which reflect lessons of life I learned during my stay • Through the media, a clown can be turned into a wise plastic manufacturer in the Middle East. He brought 2012. abroad. It is a list of points or conclusions from events dur- man, a loser can be depicted as a winner, a coward can be Western technologies to Iran and continued to do 2- The sixty days period would have expired on ing my years of study, union work and other activities in hailed as a hero and a corrupt individual can be shown as a so for 20 years. He became a billionaire and was the Dec 6, 2012. my daily life that I hope provide a summary about life that reformist with a queue of supporters behind him. best known philanthropist in Iran. When the dust of 3- Parliamentary elections were held as per the someday my children could read: • Lack of privacy is considered one of the harshest the 1979 Iranian revolution settled, many thought single-vote system on Dec 1, 2012, which means • Life is beautiful and pure, but is only polluted by the forms of agony. that this businessman would be made Iran’s com- that it was held before the end of the period after corruption of those who live it. • Imagination can sometimes be more logical and real- merce and industry minister. But, instead of giving which the 2009 parliament would have been rein- • Relief comes only through honesty, even if you had to istic than reality. him the opportunity to develop the Iranian plastic pay a price for it. • In these weird times, abnormality becomes a good stated. The elections were organized as per proce- industry and industrial infrastructure in general, he dures laid out by the National Elections Committee • Acting on sectarian basis is nothing but a call for trait. underdevelopment. • There is a group of children born with a silver spoon was executed by the new regime, leading to the which was established via an emergency decree extermination of the Iranian plastic industry. released at the time. • We do not create circumstances but we can adapt to who took to politics as a profession after failing in econo- And today, Iran is at a crossroads again having 4- On June 16, 2013, the Constitutional Court them. my and business. faced isolation for a long time. For many years, Iran ruled unconstitutional the emergency decree to • When making decisions, keep emotions away from • Propitiation has no place when a country is being had strong political relations only with a few coun- establish the National Elections Committee, effec- your rhetoric and instead use the voice of reason. built. tries, such as Syria, Venezuela, North Korea and tively rendering all procedures it carried out null • Everything comes to an end. • Law has become a stranger roaming in the neighbor- • Do not live for a future created by others. Work for a hoods of the Arab World. some outlawed organizations like Hezbollah. Iran and void - which subsequently resulted in the par- future, drawing your own goals, ambitions and actions. • Criticism is a fuel for a successful person to continue liament elected last December to be dissolved. was always considered a threat to the Gulf coun- • Survival is always for the strongest, not the fittest. to go forward, and a sword for losers that kills their ambi- tries and a threat to the West because of its ambi- 5- According to the verdict, the decree to form • There is no difference between someone hiding tions. the National Elections Committee became as if it tions to become a nuclear state. Unfortunately, it is behind the screen of religion and a person taking shelter • No matter how many humanitarian and noble the people of Iran who are paying a price for the had not taken place. Subsequently, this means that behind the bogey of patriotism. achievements you accomplish, there will always be people no elections were effectively held within sixty days consequences. • Winning the people’s support is better than winning who criticize you due to mental illnesses they suffer from. The choice is with the new president. He can after the dissolution of the parliament before the the support of the government or the country’s notables. • A smile is an impression you leave in the hearts of open a new and brighter chapter with the country’s recently annulled one. So according to the constitu- In the first case, you win people’s hearts and minds, where- those you smile for. tion, the 2009 parliament must be reinstated before as in the second, you might reach a high position but will • Education can tame the human psyche. neighbors, who are looking for a more moderate new elections are held. always remain a puppet in the hands of the officials. • A tear is a cry of grief, and sometimes a smile of joy. Iran with good relations stretching from the East to 6- The 2009 parliament must reconvene before • The true colonizers of the Arab people are the Arab • The key to mastering the art of dancing with words is the West. Iran’s economy is deteriorating and its future elections are held in order to avoid any con- governments. to exercise by reading. currency’s strength does not befit its status. The stitutional complications that may arise if that did • Time has fangs that you need to uproot before they • Love is a state of blindness that affects the eyes so country would be better off producing plastic cups not happen. — Al-Qabas take you out. that the heart starts to see. — Al-Rai rather than nuclear heads! TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 LOCAL Meetings of population, development conf begin 20-year program of action to be discussed CAIRO: Preparatory meetings for the that led many people to leave their past 20 years in west Asian coun- Regional Population and Development countries in search for jobs. tries. The minister added Kuwait’s Conference, scheduled to start today, The current conference is of contribution in the report was kicked off here yesterday. General great importance since it is occur- through organizing polls, in addi- Secretary of the League of Arab States ring after two decades of the first tion to highlighting Kuwait’s Dr Nabil El-Arabi will open the confer- population conference in 1994, achievement in meeting the ence, along with the Executive which resulted in creating a 20 year requirements of the Millennium Secretaries of the UN’s Population program of action. Moreover, the Development Goals (MDGs) in Fund, Economic and Social conference will discuss how well the terms of health, education, fertility, Commission for Western Asia, the program was applied in the Arab environment and human develop- Economic Commission for Africa, and world, and will also set a develop- ment. the UN’s Development Group. The con- ment plan to be executed beyond Dashti explained among the ference is under the title of 2014. The three-day conference, will most vital issues she will be high- “Development Challenges and aim to provide a better life for the lighting during the conference Population Dynamics in a Changing 370 million people of the Arab were how to enable the youth to Arab Region”. world population, especially with be part of their future decision- The sessions will discuss a num- the recent demographic, economic, making, and ways to enable ber of issues to be presented at the social, and political changes they women and boost their role in the conference, including women’s are facing. Kuwait’s delegation for decision-making process. The min- KUWAIT: Sheikh Ahmad Al-Khaled pictured with the participating teams. rights in the Arab world, prevent- the conference is expected to be ister added other issues will be dis- ing violence against women, headed by Minister of State for cussed in the gathering will be women’s health, challenges facing Planning and Development and related to fertility, health, progress Military sport season concludes people in the region, weather Minister of State for National on development, in light of the cur- changes, well-being of older peo- Assembly Affairs Dr Rola Dashti. rent developments and changes in KUWAIT: The Military Education Ahmad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Muaili said in his speech that the ple, family structure, and fertility. Upon arrival at the airport, Dashti some Arab countries. Dashti noted Commission, represented by the Sheikh Ahmad Al-Khaled honored Directorate of Military Sports Federation Directorate of Military Sports Federation, the distinguished participating teams is proceeding with its important and The sessions’ participants warned told KUNA that Kuwait took part in that she will also present a paper to celebrated here yesterday the conclu- and urged them to exert more efforts to integrated role to enrich the sports of the current problems and injus- a report prepared for the UN the regional conference on Arab sion of the sports season (2012/2013) at maintain their current level of achieve- awareness on the importance of sport tice that led to the latest revolu- extraordinary session of 2014 countries’ vision adding that the Ali Al-Sabah Military College Theater ment. and its role in the military life and its tions in Arab countries, including regarding development and hous- youth and women will play a major under the patronage of Deputy Prime For his part, Director of the Military impact in raising the fitness of the unemployment and corruption ing, including progress over the role in it. —KUNA Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Sports Federation Brigadier Malik Al- Kuwaiti army recruits. —- KUNA

KUWAIT: Members of the Kuwaiti diving team holding a cleaning campaign in Al-Shamlan area yesterday. News New steps to prevent in brief residency violations KUWAIT: Assistant Undersecretary Ministry of Interior Lt Gen Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad said that work inside the citizenship and pass- Special Ramadan discounts port administration depends on the modern system and the adminis- KUWAIT: Co-ops around Kuwait prepare to launch special tration ladder in order that work be special and swift. Pointing that Ramadan offers that would include reduced prices for from his tours, a work mechanism shall be placed in full coordination nearly 80 items, announced President of the Kuwait Union among the administrations, which helps in exchanging information of Co-operative Consumer Societies Abdul-Aziz Al- and provide quick making decision, specially that nature of work is Samhan. According to Al-Samhan’s statements issued on linked very closely to citizens and expats. Sunday, supermarkets will witness discounts ranging He was having a meeting at public admin for immigration detec- between 10 and 20 percent for items carrying the ‘co-ops’ tives in the presence of its director Brig. Ghazi Shuwaish, and his brand. He added that the items most in demand during Assistant Colonel Najeeb Al-Shatti and a number of managers and the holy month will mostly be covered by the offers. their assistants. He congratulated the newly appointed staff with their Moreover, Al-Samhan urged the boards of co-op societies position, saying that they deserve those positions due to the efforts around Kuwait to organize their own special offers to coin- they have put in their work. cide with Ramadan. He emphasized that immigration detectives administration is the heart of the sector and it is a basic pillar in dealing with public adminis- Emergency teams formed tration for immigration and the nature of work contains much of dan- CAIRO: Head of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of gers which requires that one should be careful. Sheikh Faisal discussed Kuwait in Cairo Dr Fareeh Al-Anzi said here yesterday the some matters that concerns work and enquired about their needs in Cultural Office has formed a number of emergency teams order to provide for better service and enquired about investigating all to ensure the safety of Kuwaiti students in Egypt in antici- kinds of residency violations and the necessity to put an end for those pation of calls for demonstrations in different gover- violations due to its effects on security. norates on June 30. Al-Anzi said that the decision stemmed from the spirit of national responsibility in main- taining the safety of Kuwaiti students studying in Egypt in Energy subsidization light of the security conditions experienced by Egypt, indi- cating that the emergency teams have been formed by to reach KD9bn the Cultural Office in Cairo, cultural attaché in Alexandria and student housing. He said the office has allocated KUWAIT: Kuwait is expected to pay an amount as high as KD9 emergency hotlines in Cairo Office (01140203333 - billion annually to subsidize electricity and water by 2030, as 01062883975 - 0237603707) and the Office of Alexandria per estimates drafted by a Ministry of Electricity and Water (01287011018 - 033925566). official who indicated that the annual subsidization cost has reached KD2.6 billion according to the most recent statistics. Kuwaiti aid for Syrian refugees Meanwhile, the source who spoke on the condition of AMMAN: Kuwaiti activists have started a campaign to anonymity indicated that the ministry’s recent studies help Syrian refugees in Jordan, targeting $70,000 worth of showed an increased rate of energy demand which has also aid, to be distributed by the World Mercy Committee of resulted in an increase when it comes to the oil used to run Kuwait Social Reform Society. Head of the society’s office the power plants. “Currently, the state pays 93 percent of the in Jordan Basil Shahhada told KUNA, on Monday, the energy cost and the rest is paid for by the consumer,” the Kuwaiti delegation headed by Dr. Waleed Al-Anjeri provid- source added, as per a statement published by several local ed an urgent aid batch for 700 Syrian families, also provid- newspapers yesterday. ing medical aid for the wounded. Delegations have been Demographic increases and extensive construction cou- on 66 visits organized by the committee to aid Syrian pled with increased economic and industrial activity were refugees up to date, providing food and medical care to mentioned by the source among the main reasons behind help victims of the Syrian conflict. The latest Kuwaiti dele- the increased rate of consumption. He added that the gov- gation included Dr. Bader Al-Rumaidh, Dr. Khalid Safi Al- ernment was currently working on plans to rationalize the Mutairi, Hamid Al-Yagoub, and Mohammad Jassim consumption through adopting more environment-friendly Hussein. construction standards as well as launching renewable ener- gy projects. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 LOCAL

Girl injured in hit-and-run

KUWAIT: A four-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run accident outside a building in Jahra on Sunday, and police are now trying to track down the driver who fled from the site after the mishap. Police and paramedics reached the scene only to find the girl lying in a pool of blood. The Bedouin (stateless) girl was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Jahra Hospital. A case was filed.

Shooting suspect Jahra police arrested a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire reported recently in Saad Al-Abdullah, while search was on for the second suspect. Police reached the scene shortly after the incident was reported, and were able to arrest one of the suspects. The 38-year-old Kuwaiti man confirmed his involvement and police also recovered some drugs from him as well. Search was on for the sec- ond man, a stateless resident, based on information pro- vided by his foe. Harasser in custody UNHCR Kuwait celebrates A database register containing pictures of suspects helped Salwa police arrest a man responsible for five cases of sexual assault reported in the area. Investigations have been on in separate cases filed by three Kuwaiti women as well as a Syrian and a British woman. In each case, com- World Refugee Day 2013 plainants described a man sneaking into their homes in the absence of the husband, and harassing them before fleeing from the scene as the victims cried for help. All of Generosity and humanitarian spirit women were able to identify the suspect from his picture in a record book provided by the Salwa detectives. The KUWAIT: The Office of the United Nations Ahmed Al-Sabah and many of the local Global Trends report released last week, by refugees. More than one million of them man was arrested in an ambush and taken into custody for High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) organizations and companies who have the end of 2012, more than 45.2 million arrived just in the last six months, and investigations, during which he confirmed the harassment in Kuwait celebrated World Refugee Day supported refugee situations all over the people were displaced compared to 42.5 thousands more come every day, seeking charges but denied accusations of rape. The man, who was on June 20, a time when more people world and who have always been at the million at the end of 2011. The report, places to stay, sustenance, someone who previously convicted in cases of robbery and drugs, was around the world are refugees or internally forefront of humanitarian assistance in which is based on 2012 data compiled will listen and help them heal.” taken to the proper authorities to faces charges of entering displaced than any other time in history times of need.” with the help of governments, NGO part- He concluded by saying, “We will con- a dwelling unit with intent to commit a crime. since 1994, with the Syrian crisis being a Hamdan highlighted Kuwait’s generous ners and UNHCR itself, recorded an addi- tinue to do everything we can to aid and major factor in global displacement. World contribution to Syrian refugees when it tional 15.4 million refugees, 937,000 asy- alleviate the suffering of Syrians. But the Driver escapes death Refugee Day was established by the UN donated a historic figure of US$300 mil- lum seekers and 28.8 million people flee- cascade of death and destruction is A motorist narrowly escaped death and suffered only General Assembly in late 2000 to bring lion, including US$110 million to UNHCR, ing their countries in search of safe refuge, spreading fast, and I repeat my call on minor injuries when his vehicle carrying gas cylinders lost attention to the plight of the world’s to help provide humanitarian assistance to with war being the dominant cause. those with political responsibilities to over- balance and overturned. Firefighters and police rushed to forcibly displaced populations and it is come their divisions and come together to the site of the accident at the Sixth Ring Road where the annually marked on June 20. do everything in their power to stop this accident was reported, and found the sports utility vehicle UNHCR Kuwait celebrated World war.” For her part, UNHCR Special Envoy (SUV) overturned. The firefighters helped pull the Pakistani Refugee Day 2013, as it has done in the Angelina Jolie said, “The Syrian crisis here driver from the wrecked vehicle before securing the cylin- past years, with asylum seekers and in Jordan and across the region is the most ders. The man was treated on the spot. refugee families by hosting a children and acute humanitarian crisis anywhere in the family event aimed at giving back, bring- world today.” OD behind death ing joy and showing solidarity with the Jolie concluded by saying, “By helping A young man was found dead at a Maidan Hawally local refugee community. This year, UNHCR refugees, here in Zaatari camp and across apartment on Sunday while preliminary investigations Kuwait distributed fully-equipped school the globe, we are investing in people who indicated that he died of a drug overdose. Police and crime bags with stationary to all the refugee chil- will one day rebuild their countries, and a scene investigators reached the apartment after the manís dren to highlight the importance of educa- more peaceful world for us all. So on this friend reported finding him dead. The investigators found tion and to prepare them for the upcom- day, I honor them, and I am privileged to drug paraphernalia on the scene as well as marks of drug ing academic year. For the third year in a be with them.” abuse on the victimís body that was taken for an autopsy row, the event was sponsored by Al Furthermore, during his annual mes- to confirm the time and cause of death. Maousherji Catering Company’s sage on the occasion of World Refugee McDonald’s Kuwait, which provided com- Day, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Domestic violence plimentary meals and organized games said, “The number of forcibly displaced A married couple was released from the Maidan and entertainment to all the children and people in the world continues to rise. Hawally police station yesterday after the wife signed a families with special appearances from the There are now more than 45 million document promising not to physically assault her husband famous McDonald’s characters. In recogni- refugees and internally displaced people - again in the future. The Lebanese man had earlier tion of their support, generosity and the highest level in nearly 20 years. Last approached the police and handed over a medical diagno- humanitarian spirit in assisting UNHCR cel- year alone, someone was forced to aban- sis report reflecting several bruises on his body. The man ebrate this day, UNHCR Kuwait presented don their home every four seconds.” filed a complaint against his wife saying that the bruises an award of appreciation to McDonald’s the people of Syria. In his statement on the occasion of He added, “Finding durable solutions were a result of her physical assaults. The Lebanese Kuwait during the event, which was hosted “We would also like to especially thank World Refugee Day 2013, the UN High for the displaced will require more solidari- woman was summoned for investigations, during which at McDonald’s flagship Corniche seaside Al Maousherji Catering Company’s Commissioner for Refugees Ant?nio ty and burden-sharing by the international she confirmed that she hit her husband after her friend location in Kuwait. McDonald’s Kuwait for their support to Guterres said, “In all the years I have community. On World Refugee Day, I call told her that he had flirted with her. The case was resolved In her statement on this occasion, Head UNHCR for the past three years on this spe- worked on behalf of refugees, this is the on the international community to intensi- when the man agreed to drop the charges once the wife of UNHCR Kuwait, Hanan Hamdan said, cial day, and helping us to commemorate most worrying I have ever witnessed. The fy efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts, signed the document; which she did only after he prom- “We would like to express our deepest refugees worldwide and to shed light on needs of these people are overwhelming; and to help achieve peace and security so ised not to flirt with any of her friends again. appreciation to the State of Kuwait, His their urgent needs in times of conflict,” she their anguish is unbearable. Today, there that families can be reunited and refugees Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- concluded. According to UNHCR’s annual are over 1.6 million registered Syrian can return home.” Al-Hajri to represent Kuwait in DSS Apprenticeship Program

KUWAIT: The Dubai Festivals and Retail to experience first-hand the city’s iconic tourism The second phase will aim to get the attention of Establishment (DFRE), an entity under the Dubai landmarks such as BurjKhalifa, Dubai Metro, Ski kids aged 5-10 years by using meet-and-greet ses- Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai, Wild Wadi and lots more. sions with Modhesh in malls and schools. The last and the organiser of Dubai Summer Surprises, The selection process for this year’s apprentice- phase focuses on business-to-business collabora- announced thenames of the 14 talented students ship program began with each participating univer- tions, targeting the 40+ age group by partnering from across the Middle East and North Africa who sity nominating its top six senior students from the with large travel agencies and companies that can have won a place as part of the hotly-contested DSS marketing, business, administration and travel and come up with special packages to Dubai during Apprenticeship Program. tourism streams. Each student was asked to submit DSS. This holistic approach hopes to target all rele- Rabaa Al-Hajri from the Australian College of an essay on a topic chosen by the DSS vant sectors that are essential segments, and would Kuwait will represent Kuwait in the eighth edition of Apprenticeship Program team. This year the stu- hope to ultimately double the number of visitors the award-winningdestinationmarketing internship, dents were asked to submit an essay on the topic from Kuwait during the event period.” a highly coveted component of the iconic Dubai Commenting on their student’s success in secur- Summer Surprisesfestival. This year the program ing the coveted internship, Professor JehadYassin welcomes its largest-ever group of winners from 14 “Head of School of Business” said: “We would like to marketsincluding the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, congratulate Ms. Rabaa Al Hajri for being selected Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, for the prestigious DSS Apprenticeship Program KUWAIT: Dr Ashraf Al Madhoun, Scientist / Team Leader, Pancreatic Islet Palestine, Moroccoand first-time participants from and thank the organizers in Dubai for giving stu- Biology & Transplantation Unit and Dr Kazem Behbehani, Director-General Iraq and Sudan. Laila Suhail, CEO of DFRE said: “In dents this great learning opportunity. The of Dasman Diabetes Institute her essay Rabaa Al-Hajri from the Australian College Australian College of Kuwait brings the best of of Kuwait showed great maturity in thinking not global education to the country and, armed with Testosterone induces heart just of a multi-pronged approach to marketing DSS the skills and international outlook she has devel- but also of the cost implications of executing a mul- oped at our college, we are certain Ms. Rabaa will cell formation from stem cells ti-platform strategy economically. It’s no surprise be a meaningful contributor to the program and that she finds herself among this year’s apprentices make us proud.” The internship will offer students KUWAIT: As part of a series of seminars, Dasman cine for the treatment of heart defects. However with her holistic strategy and we look forward to the opportunity to get hands-on experience work- Diabetes Institute recently held a talk titled the mechanism of this process has not been elu- more innovative ideas from her when she joins us in ing alongside the DSS team in a packed agenda of “Testosterone Enhances Cardiomyogenesis in cidated. Dubai shortly.” activities that will both enhance their theoretical Stem Cells and Recruits the Androgen Receptor In the current issue of the Journal of The winners will each receive an all-expense- understanding of their chosen field of study as well to the MEF2C and HCN4 Genes”, presented by Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Dr. Ashraf Al paid trip to Dubai, inclusive of return flights and a as its practical application, while building a valuable Dr. Ashraf Al Madhoun, Scientist / Team Leader, Madhoun and his colleagues discovered the two week stay at The Emirates Academy of network of potential future employers and corpo- Pancreatic Islet Biology & Transplantation Unit at precise cellular and molecular mechanism by Hospitality Management, one of the world’s leading rate mentors. At the end of the two-week intern- the Institute. which testosterone mediates the enrichment of Rabaa Al-Hajri hospitality business management schools, man- ship, the apprentices will be asked to work together Testosterone is the male sex hormone that is cardiomyocytes from stem cells. Testosterone aged by Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospi- “How would you further market DSS in your respec- as a team to present their fresh and creative ideas critical for the development of the male sex improves the recruitment of androgen receptor tality company and a member of Dubai Holding. tive local market if you were to become the Chief to senior management, based on their observations characteristics. Testosterone mediates its action to the regulatory regions of the myocyte The winners will work closely with the marketing Marketing Officer for DSS?” A special jury compris- and experiences of the event. Over the past edi- by binding to Androgen receptor. The presence enhancer factor-2C (MEF2C) and hyperpolariza- team responsible for successfully staging DSS, ing key DFREExecutives and other marketing pro- tions of the DSS Apprenticeship Program, partici- of the androgen receptor in both sexes and its tion-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 4 attend workshops, take part in visits to key DSS fessionals evaluated all the final submissions before pating students who have successfully completed distribution in a wide variety of human organs (HCN4) genes, which induce cardiomyogenesis events and tourism landmarks and meet leading selecting a winner for each country. the program and graduated from their respective including heart, skeletal muscles and thymus, in stem cell. Interestingly, testosterone also stim- players responsible for building the Destination In her winning essay, Rabaa Al Hajri said: universities have found rewarding jobs with presti- promotes scientists to study the functional role ulates Ca2+ channels and testosterone-induced Dubai brand. Itineraries have in the past included “Working as its Chief Marketing Officer, I have gious organizations and multinationals in their of the hormone in these tissues. Studies have cardiomyogenesis requires extracellular Ca2+ winner interactions with Dubai-based entities that reached, after careful study of the previous DSS edi- home countries. shown that testosterone enhances the forma- influx. These discoveries will help scientists to have helped build the city’s world-class tourism tions as well as the market I am operating within, Since it first began in 2006, the DSS tion of beating cardiomyocytes from stem cells, improve the use of stem cells for heart repair offering and global brand cachet, such as Emirates, the decision to devise a cost-effective, holistic pro- Apprenticeship Program has grown successfully to which is a critical step in field regenerative medi- and healing. Emaar Retail, MBC Group, Roads and Transport motional plan. My plan is to implement a marketing include its current expansive list of more than 80 Authority, Dubai Economic Department and Dubai campaign that will have three phases of which the participating universities across 14 markets in the KISR takes part in small, Cares and this year’s winners can look forward to a first is called ‘Social Explosion’and targeted at the Middle East and North Africa. The 2013 edition is similarly impressive agenda of key visits. 18-27 year age group. With Kuwait’s youth being the first step in DFRE’s broader strategy to take the medium-sized projects forum Many of the interns who will be making their tech savvy, this phase comes with aggressive pro- DSS Apprenticeship Program global by 2015, when maiden visit to Dubai will also get the opportunity motions via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Kik. the program will mark its 10th anniversary. KUWAIT: Kuwait Institute for Scientific enhance development and common inter- Research (KISR) takes part in the cooperation ests. The forum includes a number of themes, forum between China and the countries of including a special focus on the green econo- Kuwaiti aid for Syrian refugees West Asia and North Africa for small and my, sustainable development and develop- medium-sized projects hosted by the Office ment of small and medium-sized enterprises of International Relations of the Communist in the modern manufacturing sector and its AMMAN: Kuwaiti activists have Reform Society. 700 Syrian families, also providing to help victims of the Syrian con- Party of China tomorrow. importance in the path of economic transfor- started a campaign to help Syrian Head of the society’s office in medical aid for the wounded. flict. The latest Kuwaiti delegation The Forum, in which KISR’s First Researcher mation. Its activities also include field visits to refugees in Jordan, targeting Jordan Basil Shahhada told KUNA, Delegations have been on 66 included Dr. Bader Al-Rumaidh, Dr. Dr. Salah al-Mazidi will take part, will tackle high-tech industries in addition to the com- $70,000 worth of aid, to be distrib- yesterday, the Kuwaiti delegation visits organized by the committee Khalid Safi Al-Mutairi, Hamid Al- new opportunities for cooperation so as to mercial sector. —KUNA uted by the World Mercy headed by Dr. Waleed Al-Anjeri to aid Syrian refugees up to date, Yagoub, and Mohammad Jassim Committee of Kuwait Social provided an urgent aid batch for providing food and medical care Hussein. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

Time magazine’s ‘Buddhist Terror’ Berlusconi sentenced to prison in sex trial story irks Myanmar Page 10 Page 13 Mandela in ‘critical’ condition South Africans prepare to say goodbye to ‘Madiba’ JOHANNESBURG: Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela sibility of a meeting between the first black presidents of remained in a critical condition in hospital yesterday, leav- both South Africa and the United States has been hotly ing millions in South Africa and across the world fearing anticipated, but the White House has said it will defer to the worst. “Former president Mandela remains in a critical Mandela’s family. condition in hospital. The doctors are doing everything Upon his release from jail in 1990 in one of the defining possible to ensure his well being and comfort,” President moments of the 20th century, Mandela negotiated an end Jacob Zuma said in an address televised globally. Mandela, to white rule and won the country’s first fully democratic the hero of black South Africans’ battle for freedom during elections. As president he guided the country away from 27 years in apartheid jails, was rushed to hospital on June 8 internecine racial and tribal violence. It was 18 years ago to with a recurrent lung infection. the day yesterday, in a deeply symbolic moment, he hand- Despite intensive treatment at Pretoria’s Mediclinic ed the rugby world cup to a victorious Springboks captain Heart Hospital, the 94-year-old’s condition appears to have Francois Pienaar. The impact of a black president appearing suddenly deteriorated over the last 36 hours. “All of us in at this, the most white of South African sporting occasions, the country should accept that Madiba is now old,” Zuma still reverberates today. said, using Mandela’s clan name. “I think what we need to “Mandela soared above the petty confines of party poli- do as a country is to pray for him to be well and that the tics,” said political commentator Daniel Silke. His extraordi- doctors do their work.” Zuma hailed the life of a man seen nary life story, quirky sense of humour and lack of bitter- as the father of the nation and globally as a moral beacon ness to his former oppressors has ensured global appeal that continues to shine long after he retired from public for the charismatic leader. News of Mandela’s deterioration life. comes as unconfirmed media reports suggested his condi- “He is the father of democracy and this is the man who tion from the beginning was worse than authorities and JOHANNESBURG: A picture released by South African broadcaster SABC shows South African peace icon Nelson fought and sacrificed his life,” said Zuma, who spent 10 relatives had suggested.— AFP Mandela sitting at his home in on April 29, 2013.—AFP years in jail on Robben Island at the same time as Mandela. Zuma visited Mandela on Sunday evening. “Given the hour that we got to the hospital it was late, he was already asleep,” Zuma said. “(We) saw him and then we had a bit of discussion with the doctors and his wife Graca Machel.” Mandela, who became South Africa’s first black presi- dent in 1994 to end almost 50 years of apartheid rule, is due to celebrate his 95th birthday on July 18. He has been hospitalised four times since December, mostly for the pul- monary condition that has plagued him for years. As the world looked on, South Africans resigned themselves to the inevitability of Mandela’s decline. Flowers, cards, balloons and messages of support were left outside the gate of his Pretoria hospital, where family members were gathered. “Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do but to pray for him and the doctors that are helping him,” said Phathani Mbath outside the hospital. In Mthatha, a rural town in the region where Mandela grew up, there was also a sense of anxious resignation. “It is not up to us to decide what happens now. There is nothing we can do,” said Aphiwe Ngesi a teacher in Mthatha. “All we can do is hope for the best.” In Washington, the White House said its thoughts and prayers were with Mandela, as US President Barack Obama prepares to visit South Africa. “We have seen the latest reports from the South African government that former president Mandela is in critical condition,” National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and the people of South Africa.” Obama leaves tomorrow on a tour of Africa that will take him to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania. Zuma said the visit would go ahead. The pos- Militants kill eight in Kashmir ahead of India PM’s visit

SRINAGAR: Heavily-armed militants killed eight soldiers in Indian Kashmir yesterday in the deadliest such attack in five years, marring a landmark visit by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the embattled Himalayan territory. The military con- voy was ambushed on the outskirts of Srinagar, the main city of Indian-controlled Kashmir, as it headed towards a nearby base camp, officials said. “Eight troopers died in the attack and 13 others have been wounded,” a senior police official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The condition of one of the injured was critical, he said. The attack marked the deadliest single day for Indian security forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir since July 2008 when a landmine killed nine soldiers on a bus on the outskirts of Srinagar. Yesterday’s attack came amid a high state of alert which has been imposed ahead of Singh’s arrival today for a two-day visit to the territory, his first since June 2010. Police sources said motorbike-borne militants opened fire at the army vehi- cles before lobbing a grenade at one of them. As the militants fled they threw another hand grenade at a group of paramili- taries, severely injuring one officer. They then abandoned their bike and escaped before the army cordoned off the area, the sources said. Hizbul Mujahideen, a local pro-Pakistan mili- tant group claimed responsibility for the attack. Security offi- cials had earlier said that police and paramilitary forces were being deployed in strength across the region, with additional check points set up along major highways. “A high alert is there. We do face a threat from the militants,” Abdul Gani Mir, Kashmir’s police chief, told AFP. Kashmir, a picturesque Himalayan territory, is divided between India and Pakistan by a UN monitored de facto border known as the Line of Control (LoC) but it is claimed in full by both countries. More than a dozen armed rebel groups have been fighting Indian forces since 1989 for the region’s independence or its merger with Pakistan. Tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians, have died in the fighting but armed violence has been in steady decline since the early 2000s. Security con- cerns were raised on Saturday when armed rebels struck in a busy commercial area in the heart of Srinagar, the region’s summer capital, killing two policemen in a shoot-and-run inci- dent. The three main separatist groups opposed to Indian rule have called for a mass strike for today to protest the visit of the prime minister. “This is a protest against the forcible mili- tary occupation of Kashmir and we want to give the Indian prime minister this message that by hanging Afzal Guru, New Delhi has sent the entire Kashmiri people to the cross,” Syed Ali Geelani, a top separatist leader, said in a statement. Mohammad Afzal Guru, a Kashmiri Muslim, was secretly exe- cuted and buried inside a high security prison in New Delhi in February for his role in a deadly attack on India’s parliament in 2001. Four people were killed during a security crackdown against widespread protests over the hanging of Guru, who many people in Kashmir believe was framed. — AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Egyptian govt faces blame in mob sectarian killing Survivors, video recount horrific, bloody scenes ZAWIYAT ABU MUSALLEM: Egypt’s govern- began when a Shiite dignitary visited them for a the 2011 revolution, warned it would step in to ment promised “exemplary punishment” on yes- religious festival. They yelled “Infidels!”, said one quell any unrest. terday after the mob killing of four Shiite woman who survived and who complained that Muslims near Cairo raised fears of wider sectari- police failed to intervene during the frenzied vio- Prime minister an bloodshed at a time of grave national crisis. lence in the house and rubbish-strewn alley out- A government statement issued for Prime But Shiite minority leaders and the liberal oppo- side. “The Salafis and the Brotherhood - they’re Minister Hisham Kandil said he “strongly con- sition accused the government itself, dominat- the ones who attacked us,” added the woman, demned the terrible incident” and a accused the ed by the Sunni Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, of clearly in shock, sitting in her wrecked home. attackers of importing “sectarian strife” of a kind alien to Egyptian society. He would “ensure jus- tice is done and that the culprits are made exam- ples of by deterrent punishment”. But Mohamed Ghoneim, a leading figure in a Shiite community of a few hundred thousand, was quoted by state newspaper website al-Ahram saying the Muslim AL-ZAWAIDA: Palestinian youth inspect the damage following an Israeli air Brotherhood was trying to appease hardline raid on Al-Zawaida in the central Gaza strip early yesterday. —AFP Salafist allies by not shielding Shiites from attack. Liberal opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood also accused the movement and President Morsi Israelis stir up tensions of stirring up sectarian passions by joining this month in Sunni calls for jihad against Syria’s pres- ident and his Shiite allies from Lebanon and Iran. over Jerusalem holy site The opposition Dustour Party said in a statement that it saw “this heinous crime as a direct result ... JERUSALEM: Far-right Israelis are pressing Ariel Sharon spiralled into deadly clashes of the disgusting religious hate speech that goes for an end to an effective ban on holding and a five-year Palestinian uprising in on escalating with the knowledge of the regime Jewish prayers at a Jerusalem holy com- which thousands died. Palestinian and the blessings of the president”. pound once dominated by Biblical temples Religious Affairs Minister Mahmoud al- But Essam el-Erian, deputy leader of the and now home to Al-Aqsa mosque, one of Habash said last month the conflict over Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, insist- Islam’s most revered sites. Palestinians the plaza “may lead to an explosion” and ed the movement condemned the killings - com- oppose Jewish worship at the vast stone that Palestinian authorities had com- paring them to the deaths of its own Islamist plaza overlooking Judaism’s Western Wall plained to the United States and other allies and supporters in factional clashes in as a potential threat to access for Muslims. Western intermediaries. recent days. “It is forbidden to Muslims to spill Aware of the volatile mix of politics and Also in May, Israeli Housing Minister Uri Egyptian blood,” he wrote on Facebook. “All religion, Israel has largely stymied such Ariel, a Jewish settler in the occupied West Egyptian blood - Muslim or Christian, man or prayer for 46 years by having its police pre- Bank who is from the far-right Jewish vent Jewish worship at the site on grounds Home Party, said in a largely tongue-in- The body of a bloodied Shiite Muslim man lies on the ground in the village of Abu woman, Sunni or Shiite, civilian or police. Whoever takes part in shedding blood, even in it could cause a public disturbance. cheek remark in parliament that he would Mussalam after he and others were attacked by a mob when they allegedly refused words ... or by hate speech, is taking part in a ter- Palestinian concerns have been height- “definitely be happy” to be assigned the job to leave a house where they had gathered, on June 23, 2013. —AFP rible crime.” ened, however, by the fact that allies of of rebuilding a new holy temple. While He said Egypt would not slip into civil war and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu some Jewish zealots advocate such con- whipping up sectarian anger over the war in A video posted online by rights activists that the army stood ready to step in and defend are among the most vocal advocates of struction, such a project has never been on Syria as a means of appeasing its own hardline showed dozens of men and youths looking on the nation. Morsi and the Brotherhood angered Jewish prayer at the 35-acre site that is the agenda of Israeli governments. Salafist allies. as several others drag the bloodied body of at their Salafist allies by trying to improve ties with revered by Jews as the Temple Mount and However, one member of Netanyahu’s President Mohamed Morsi, under pressure least one man along a street, one pulling on Shiite Iran since Morsi was elected a year ago. But by Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary. This Likud party, legislator Tzipi Hotovely, visited from the army to end broader factional violence, what may be a rope around his neck. In other as the Syrian civil war has inflamed sectarian pas- month alone, Israeli police have hauled the compound on the eve of her wedding condemned “this heinous crime” and promised sequences from the events on Sunday, a squad sions across the Middle East, Morsi and the away half a dozen Israelis from the site. A last month. She said her pilgrimage was “swift justice”. Al-Azhar, Cairo’s leading Sunni reli- of riot police is present and a group of black- Brotherhood joined a Sunni conference in Cairo Jewish Israeli and an Arab citizen were held symbolic of a historic yearning “to rebuild gious establishment, said the killings were con- robed women on a crowded, narrow street this month that condemned President Bashar Al- in connection with a brawl that injured a on the ruins of Jerusalem”. A Likud col- trary to the teachings of Islam and urged “harsh- chant “No God but God!” Tensions are running Assad and his Shiite allies. Mohamed Zarea of the Muslim official and four other Jewish men league, Miri Regev, has said the site should est punishment”. high across Egypt between the government Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, said of were detained for prostrating themselves be shared between Islam and Judaism so In Sunday’s violence in the suburb of Zawiyat and opponents who plan major rallies this the mob violence: “This did not just come from on the holy ground. that Jews could pray there openly. Abu Musallem, in sight of the Giza pyramids, a weekend to demand Morsi resign. There has incitement by individuals but also the govern- Several other Israelis have been ques- Israeli police have barred further visits crowd ransacked and torched the house of a been scattered political violence and the army, ment. After the Syria conference, there was direct tioned in the past two months for trying to by another Likud lawmaker, Moshe Feiglin, family, whose members told Reuters the attack which effectively ran Egypt for decades before incitement against Shiites.” —Reuters pray at the compound during police- an ultra-rightist who has been arrested in escorted sightseeing tours. A lamb was the past for what police said were attempts seized from another Israeli who had plans to worship on the plaza. Officials said they to slaughter it in ritual sacrifice. Israeli feared Feiglin’s presence could stir violent Vandals hit 21 police accompany most visitors to the com- Palestinian protests. Most of those cam- pound, where escorted tours are held fre- paigning for Jewish prayer in the com- Jerusalem cars in quently. They cross a wooden bridge to a pound represent a far-right minority, but gate where plastic police shields and other many Muslims “see a provocation, and latest hate crime riot-control gear are stored, a ready display blame the (Israeli) government, so we have of how quickly the otherwise serene a big problem”, said Israeli political scientist JERUSALEM: Suspected Jewish extremists punctured atmosphere can sometimes go awry. Yitzhak Reiter. the tyres of more than 20 Palestinian cars in east Visitors are closely watched by both the Many Orthodox Jews once rejected the Jerusalem yesterday in the latest apparent “price tag” police and the Muslim religious officials of idea of praying in the compound, citing hate crime, police and an AFP correspondent said. The the Waqf who administer the compound religious rules barring anyone not descend- attack took place in Beit Hanina neighbourhood, with and keep an eye out to make sure no ed from one of the ancient priests from Hebrew graffiti on a nearby wall reading: “We won’t be Jewish worship takes place. Anyone wear- stepping on hallowed ground where holy silent on stone throwing.” Police said 21 cars had been ing Jewish religious garb is generally kept scriptures were once kept. Israel has held vandalised and that they had opened an investigation. away from the Islamic holy tract. At the Jewish prayers instead at the nearby “Price tag” is the euphemism for extremist hate crimes compound, one group of visitors walked Western Wall remnant of one of the ancient that generally target Arabs. past al-Aqsa, drawing shouting from temples. Initially carried out against Palestinians in retalia- Muslim women sitting in the shade of tree and from Palestinian children attending a Political significance of prayer tion for state moves to dismantle unauthorised settler day camp. They ignored the catcalls and But the idea of holding prayers inside outposts, the attacks have since become a much continued deeper into the plaza. the elevated compound as well has broader phenomenon with racist and xenophobic acquired more political significance over overtones. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yester- “EVIL PLOT” the years. Pro-settler Israelis fear that yield- KARBALA: Muslim Shiite women pray at the shrine of Imam Abbas, one of day condemned the incident and pledged robust Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ing any control over the compound could Shiite Islam’s most revered figures, during the Shaabaniya ceremony com- action against such attacks, saying: “We cannot accept has denounced the Israeli visits as a part of lead to a withdrawal from other occupied memorating the birth of Imam Al-Mahdi, the 12th holiest figure for Shiite the undoing of law within our midst.” a “dangerous and an evil plot to demolish territory they see as a biblical birthright Muslims yesterday. —AFP Last week 28 cars were vandalised in the Arab- Al-Aqsa” and build what he calls “an alleged and which Palestinians seek for a state. Israeli village of Abu Ghosh near Jerusalem in an attack temple”. Wedged into the compound atop “This isn’t a religious issue at all,” Feiglin that evoked strong condemnation from the Israeli the ramparts of Jerusalem’s walled Old City told Reuters in a recent interview. “The World concerned about nuke political establishment. Yesterday, President Shimon is al-Aqsa, originally erected 1,300 years question is who does the mount belong to, Peres went to the village in a show of solidarity, ago, rebuilt in the 11th century after an the Jews or the Arabs?” terrorism, but little action describing the attack as “ugly terror” that could not be earthquake and now Islam’s third holiest Friction at the site also looms over an tolerated. site, and the 7th-century golden Dome of Israeli plan to expand the concrete prayer VIENNA: More than 100 states meeting ly reflected in the language of the ministe- Also this month, graves were desecrated in an Arab the Rock shrine, the oldest known Islamic plaza at the Western Wall, one of Judaism’s next week will warn of the threat of rial statement. Christian cemetery in Jaffa. Last week, Israeli ministers monument. holiest sites, to try and accommodate Jews The plaza, from which the Prophet seeking more liberal prayer services than nuclear terrorism but without deciding on The statement, to be formally adopted moved to increase the powers of the security estab- any concrete new steps to counter the at a July 1-5 conference hosted by the Mohammed is traditionally believed to most Orthodox custom permits. Currently lishment to crack down on the phenomenon by danger, a draft ministerial statement International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have ascended into heaven, has an explo- Israel must deploy hundreds of police to showed yesterday. The document, which said substantial progress has been made in declaring that those involved belonged to an “illegal sive past as a core issue of the Israeli- prevent violence whenever angry ultra- member states of the U.N. nuclear agency the past few years to strengthen nuclear organisation.” But they stopped short of declaring such Palestinian conflict. Israel captured the Orthodox protesters confront women have been negotiating since March, security, but that more is needed. incidents “acts of terror.” area, along with the rest of East Jerusalem, activists who hold monthly prayer sessions looked unlikely to satisfy those who advo- Ministers “remain concerned about the In 2012, police opened 623 files on price tag the West Bank and Gaza Strip, in the 1967 at the site. Muslims reject any Israeli con- cate stronger international action to threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism attacks, arrested 200 people and served 123 indict- Middle East war. The Jewish state then struction in the area, though, and worry ensure that potential nuclear bomb mate- and other malicious acts or sabotage relat- ments, an official said earlier this month. So far this annexed East Jerusalem as part of its capi- that any expansion of the Western Wall rial does not fall into the wrong hands. ed to facilities and activities involving year, they have opened 165 files on attacks, arrested 76 tal in a move never recognised internation- plaza may involve moving the footbridge Still, Vienna-based diplomats said it nuclear and other radioactive material”, suspects and served 31 indictments, with police insist- ally. at what is known as the Moghrabi Gate would form a basis for future measures to said the document, obtained by Reuters. ing that such crimes are a “top priority.” —AFP In 2000, Palestinian protests over a visit entrance to the compound and its Islamic improve global nuclear security, and IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano told to the site by then Israeli opposition leader holy sites. —Reuters stressed that the responsibility was mainly Reuters last week that he saw “persistent national. To get all countries on board, risks” of nuclear terrorism. The information “you are not going to have a document as the UN watchdog receives about illicit ambitious” as some may have wanted, one nuclear-related trafficking may be the “tip France’s far-right steal envoy said. Analysts say radical groups of the iceberg”, he said. The international could theoretically build a crude but nuclear security regime “is not sufficiently deadly nuclear device if they have the robust” to protect against this kind of votes from Hollande’s left money, technical know-how and the threat, an expert group said in a report this amount of fissile material needed. They year. An apple-sized amount of plutonium say groups such as al Qaeda have been fashioned into a nuclear bomb and deto- PARIS: A near win of a third parliament seat by street protests as Hollande readies spending extraordinary is the slide in support for the trying to get the components for such a nated in a highly populated urban area France’s anti-immigrant National Front this cuts and social reforms under the gaze of the Socialist Party. It may be in the process of nuclear bomb. Obtaining weapons-grade could instantly kill or injure hundreds of weekend has sounded a warning to the ruling European Commission, and it suggests the becoming the third party behind the National fissile material - highly enriched uranium thousands of people, the Nuclear Security Socialists over a shift towards the “Eurosceptic” Socialists will lose ground in municipal and Front,” Reynie said. Betraying an air of panic or plutonium - poses their biggest chal- Governance Experts Group said. far right by disillusioned voters. Etienne European elections next year. “The fact the among the Socialists, Industry Minister Arnaud lenge, so keeping it secure is vital, both at “Preventing one of the world’s major Bousquet-Cassagne, a 23-year-old with pop star National Front is gaining has been true for a Montebourg lashed out at Brussels on Sunday civilian and military facilities, experts and threats deserves bold action and new looks who is part of a push by the Front to gain while, but what’s new is that it’s to the detriment by saying European Commission President Jose officials say. thinking,” they added. One of them, former acceptability with fresh young faces, was beaten of the Socialist Party,” political analyst Manuel Barroso and his tough policies were to Experts describe the threat of a crude Danish ambassador to the IAEA John 53 percent to 47 by a conservative rival in a local Dominique Reynie said. blame for fuelling far-right sympathies. Party fissile nuclear bomb technically difficult to Bernhard, said yesterday he believed the by-election runoff on Sunday. His high score has Reynie said the average first-round vote score secretary Jean-Christope Cambadelis said it was manufacture and requiring hard-to-obtain UN agency should have both more powers sparked cries of alarm among mainstream politi- for the last five by-elections showed support for time to close ranks. “This is nothing to be proud bomb-grade uranium or plutonium, as a and resources to help enhance nuclear cians. the Socialists at under 19 percent versus 26 per- about,” he said. “low probability, high consequence act” - security. US President Barack Obama last The Socialists lost the seat in Villeneuve-sur- cent in the June 2012 parliamentary ballot. The that is, with the potential to cause massive week said he would host a summit in 2016 Lot, near Bordeaux, when a minister quit his post National Front has averaged nearly 19 percent, Far right eyes seats harm to life and property. On the other on securing such materials and preventing over a Swiss banking scandal, and its candidate up from 15 percent last June, while the conser- Sunday’s vote followed months of heated hand, a “dirty bomb”, where conventional nuclear terrorism. He put on such a summit to replace him was knocked out in a first-round vative UMP is out in front at 38 percent, up from street protests against Hollande’s legalisation of explosives are used to disperse radiation in 2010, a second was held in Seoul in 2012 vote, in part due to anger over the scandal. Yet it 35 percent despite party infighting. same-sex marriage, where the sight of young from a radioactive source, is a “high proba- and a third will be in The Hague next year. was the latest in a series of by-elections to show Analysts say voters are starting to ignore an conservatives chanting anti-gay slogans along- bility, low consequence act” with more Unlike those meetings, attended by leaders support for President Francois Hollande has slid old practice whereby mainstream parties would side brick-hurling right-wing militants shocked potential to terrorise than cause large loss from around 50 countries, next week’s con- since he won power a year ago, as low-income support each other if needed to stop the far- many TV viewers. The protests betrayed the level of life. Diplomats say many countries ference in Vienna is open to all members of workers who rallied behind him have grown right winning a runoff, as they did in the 2002 of anger over the moribund economy, with regard nuclear security as a sensitive polit- the 159-nation IAEA, which says it expects angry at his failure to rein in rocketing unem- presidential second round where left-wingers many marchers yelling that Hollande should be ical issue that should be handled primarily officials from some 112 countries as well as ployment or end the decay in industry. backed conservative Jacques Chirac against the focused on creating jobs, not marrying gays and by national authorities, and this was clear- 20 organisations. —Reuters The shift in sentiment raises the spectre of National Front’s Jean-Marie Le Pen. “What’s lesbians. —Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Germany eyes compromise on Turkey EU bid

LUXEMBOURG: Germany sought yes- dency, “that reflects both aspects.” A on regional policy requires unanimity ernment than about the Turkish people,” talks should not be blocked. EU foreign terday to overcome a division with most diplomat said the German idea was to between the 27 member states, and as he said. “Millions of people in Turkey policy chief Catherine Ashton said on of its European Union partners over offer Turkey a political agreement this is often the case the ministers went into hope that the EU continues to put pres- arrival at the talks that “engagement is a reopening Turkey’s stalled bid to join week to open a new phase in its acces- the meeting poles apart. sure” on the government and therefore better option.” — AFP the bloc, a diplomatic source said. sion negotiations with the 27-nation “Germany is working on a compro- Because of Ankara’s massive crackdown bloc but set back the date to begin the mise concerning the opening of Chapter on a wave of anti-government protests, talks in the autumn. 22. Westerwelle is in close contact with Berlin last week blocked a plan to Last week’s sudden German stance numerous European partners and reopen Turkey-EU membership negotia- triggered an immediate surge in ten- Turkey on the margins of the Council (of tions that were to take place in Brussels sions between Ankara and Berlin, with ministers),” a German government on Wednesday after a three-year break. sharp words exchanged and each call- source said. Asked whether the EU The row over the issue dominated talks ing in the other’s ambassador for expla- should change policy after the Turkish between the bloc’s 27 foreign ministers nations. At stake is an EU offer to Turkey government’s harsh crackdown against in Luxembourg, where only Austria and to agree to open a new policy “chapter” protesters, Swedish Foreign Minister the Netherlands rallied to the side of or set of rules and regulations-in Carl Bildt said: “No.” “The European Germany, which finally said it would Ankara’s eight-year negotiation process Union is a strategic entity that pursues seek a compromise. to win membership of the bloc. strategic policies. We are not guided by But German Foreign Minister Guido Turkey began accession talks in 2005 the short-term things now and then. Westerwelle stressed that Berlin was but so far has agreed with the EU only “Accession is one of the most successful, trapped between a rock and a hard one of 35 chapters needed to gain entry one of the most profoundly important place. “On the one hand we cannot act into the EU club. Westerwelle said he policies of the EU that has brought as if nothing had happened in the last had had talks with Turkish Foreign peace and stability to the continent. It is days,” he said. “On the other hand we Minister Ahmet Davutoglu at the week- not something subject to short-term have to look for a strategy that satisfies end and that he hoped to use the whims.” Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn the EU’s long-term interests. Luxembourg talks “to find a common said it was vital for the EU to maintain Westerwelle said he had submitted a position with our European partners.” relations with Turkey while clearly criti- BERLIN: Activists of the human rights organization Amnesty International hold compromise proposal to Ireland, which Reopening Turkey’s long-stalled bid for cising the crackdown on the protests. posters reading “Turkey: No to police violence during peaceful protests!” dur- currently holds the rotating EU presi- membership by discussing Chapter 22 “We need to think less about the gov- ing a protest in front of the Turkish Embassy yesterday. — AFP Egypt steps up Gaza tunnel crackdown Palestinians dismayed at Morsi’s Gaza border policy

GAZA: Egypt has intensified a crackdown on smuggling scarce. Ghazi Hamad, deputy foreign minister in the Hamas increased significantly soon after Morsi took office, passage has eased some import restrictions in the past several tunnels between its volatile Sinai desert and the Gaza Strip, government, said it understood Morsi’s complicated inter- has been particularly slow recently and hundreds of peo- years in the face of international criticism. It announced on causing a steep hike in petrol and cement prices in the nal situation and would be prepared to close all tunnels if ple have had to delay their trips. Monday the closure of its only commercial crossing with Palestinian territory. Palestinians involved in the tunnel Egypt allowed goods through Rafah, its only Gaza crossing. Egyptian officials cited technical problems. Israel main- Gaza until further notice in response to overnight cross- business say that the campaign, which began in March and At Rafah, where cross-border passenger movement tains an overland and sea blockade of the Gaza Strip but border rocket attacks by Palestinian militants. — Reuters has included flooding of underground passages, was ramped up in the past two weeks before a wave of opposi- tion-led protests in Egypt expected to start on June 30. Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has come under politi- cal fire at home over a strong challenge to his authority by militant Islamists in the Sinai who have attacked Egyptian security forces in the peninsula. Egypt’s military, struggling to fill a security vacuum in the Sinai since autocrat Hosni Mubarak was swept from power in 2011, has pledged to shut all tunnels under the Gaza border, saying they are used by militants on both sides to smuggle activists and weapons. The moves against the tunnels have dashed the hopes of many Palestinians that Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood from which Hamas was born, would significantly ease Egyptian border restrictions on Gaza, which is also subjected to blockade by Israel. “Business is clinically dead,” said Abu Bassam, who employs 40 workers in a Palestinian tunnel network in Rafah, a town on the border. “Tunnels are almost shut down completely.” Only 50 to 70 tunnels, out of hundreds that have provided a commercial lifeline for the Gaza Strip, are still open and in partial operation, owners said. Other tunnels are used to smuggle in weapons for militants from Hamas and other groups. The Egyptian army has sternly warned residents in Sinai not to approach the fence with Gaza and to stop trading through tunnels or face punishment, according to Palestinian tunnel owners who learned about the order from Egyptian counterparts. “Today we have to pay extra money to convince an Egyptian driver to bring goods to us..., resulting in rising prices of basic materials here,” said Abu Ali, another tunnel owner, standing beside the shaft of his deserted tunnel.

High prices The price of cement in Gaza has soared from 350 shekels ($95) a tonne to 800 shekels ($217). Palestinians who bought relatively cheap petrol smuggled from Egypt now have to pay for fuel imported from Israel selling for double the price. The scene of long queues of vehicles out- side petrol stations has become common in past two weeks, with taxi drivers waiting to snap up small quantities of fuel trickling in from tunnels that are still operating. One tunnel owner, who employs 24 workers, said he was now bringing in 50 tonnes of food products a day compared with 300 tonnes two weeks ago. Many Gaza resi- dents complain they have been without cooking gas for weeks, with tunnel supplies low and imports from Israel Albanian opposition leads polls TIRANA: Albania’s opposition Socialist Party was ahead in weekend polls, early results showed yester- day, and its leader Edi Rama urged outgoing conser- vative Prime Minister Sali Berisha to concede defeat. “I have a message for our opponents. There is always a moment to admit defeat,” Rama told reporters. “Today is the first day of our renaissance and we should behave as the political force that will renew Albania. I confirm to you today that the victory is even bigger than it seemed to be yesterday,” Rama said. Having counted 24 percent of ballots, the electoral commission said the opposition was ahead in several regions, including the capital Tirana. According to the Socialist Party’s projection, the opposition could win 84 out of 140 seats in the parliament. The ruling coalition, led by Berisha’s Democratic Party, again claimed victory as they had already done right after the close of polling stations on Sunday evening. “We are starting to climb in the results. We are going to win,” said Gert Bogdani, an official from Berisha’s coalition. The Sunday polls were closely fol- lowed by the European Union, which has twice reject- ed Tirana’s membership applications. Brussels has said the vote “represent a crucial test for the country’s democratic institutions and its progress towards the European Union.” The complete official preliminary results were expected no later than 72 hours after the polls closed, as mandated by the law. Both sides have been accus- ing each other of vote-buying and electoral roll irreg- ularities, raising concerns there could be a repeat of the 2009 polls which triggered months of political turmoil and government paralysis. The polls have already been marred by Sunday’s killing of an opposition activist in the town of Lac, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Tirana. Seven people were arrested after the incident in which three more people, including a candidate of Berisha’s party, were wounded. —AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Berlusconi sentenced to prison in sex trial Protesters cheer verdict outside courtroom

ROME: An Italian court yesterday sentenced 2010, saying Berlusconi had picked up the cus- tors about the parties-going back on an earlier Silvio Berlusconi to seven years in jail and tom from former Libyan dictator Muammar claim that strippers had “bodily stimulated” banned the former premier from public office Gaddafi. Both the flamboyant billionaire and El- Berlusconi-and saying she had invented the vast after convicting him of paying for sex with an Mahroug denied having had sex. sum of money. She still admitted to receiving underage prostitute and abuse of power. The Prosecutor Ilda Boccassini told the court in tens of thousands of euros for attending parties judges handed down a sentence that went her summing up speech last month that El- and set up a beauty salon. beyond the request of prosecutors, who had Mahroug was “part of a prostitution system set The former cruise ship singer has long called for the 76-year-old billionaire to serve six up for the personal sexual satisfaction of the blamed his legal woes on persecution by KOGELO: In this file photo, Sarah Obama, step-grandmother of President Barack years. The sentence is “completely illogical. The defendant”. She said the dancer quickly became “Communist” judges, and any perceived “victory” Obama, speaks to the media about Obama’s re-election in the US presidential elec- judges even went beyond the prosecutors’ the premier’s “favourite” and had not admitted on the part of the left could spark an explosive tion in the garden of her house in the village of Kogelo, western Kenya. ñ AP request,” Berlusconi’s lawyer Niccolo Ghedini the relationship with him only because she had reaction from loyalists. A Milan court last month told journalists after the verdict was read out. received as much as 4.5 million euros ($5.8 mil- upheld his conviction for tax fraud, confirming Africa finally gets its A small group of protesters cheered and lion) from him. the punishment of a year in prison and a five- applauded outside the courtroom, and sang the El-Mahroug proved an unreliable witness, year ban from public office which is frozen pend- national anthem. The verdict brings to a climax a admitting in May that she had lied to investiga- ing a second appeal. — AFP turn with Obama visit two-year trial which sparked a media frenzy amid allegations of strippers dressed as nuns WASHINGTON: US President Barack “There are other countries getting in the and erotic party games with topless girls. The Obama heads for his first major tour of game in Africa-China, Brazil, Turkey,” said sentence will be suspended until all appeals Africa this week as the continent’s anti- Rhodes. “If the US is not leading in Africa, have been exhausted, a process likely to take apartheid icon Nelson Mandela lies critical- we’re going to fall behind in a very impor- years. ly ill, making it uncertain whether the tant region of the world.” Washington Berlusconi’s age also means he is unlikely to world’s most famous black presidents will noticed that new Chinese President Xi ever see the inside of a prison cell because of meet. And as he journeys through Senegal, Jinping professed a “sincere friendship” lenient sentencing guidelines in Italy for people South Africa and Tanzania from tomorrow, with Africa when he visited the continent over the age of 70. The trial relates to crimes touting trade, investment and the develop- on his first foreign tour. Talk of a new “great committed in 2010 when Berlusconi was prime mental benefits of democracy, he must fix game” for Africa with Beijing might be over- minister, and revolves around what prosecutors the perception that he has given the region cooked, but Obama may subtly play on have described as erotic parties held at his luxu- short shrift. “Africans were very excited concerns over China’s aggressive economic ry residence outside Milan. Berlusconi was when President Obama was elected,” said tactics. He will likely stress a US record in accused of paying for sex on several occasions Mwangi Kimenyi, a senior fellow at the building local expertise, transferring tech- with Moroccan-born Karima El-Mahroug, a then Brookings Institution. nologies, transparency and the power of 17-year-old exotic dancer and busty glamour girl “They expected deeper engagement American brands, and stress economic nicknamed “Ruby the Heart Stealer”. than in the past, both in regard to policy “rules of the road”-a frequent US bone of He was also accused of having called a police and also in terms of actual visits to the con- contention with Beijing. station to pressure for El-Mahroug’s release from tinent given the president’s African her- Obama may also suffer from comparison custody when she was arrested for theft. His itage.” Obama hardly dampened expecta- to George W. Bush, who made an Africa defence claimed he believed El-Mahroug was tions, declaring in a quick stop in Ghana in tour in his first term and who-despite a the niece of former Egyptian president Hosni 2009: “I have the blood of Africa within me, checkered presidential legacy-is revered for Mubarak and wanted to avoid a diplomatic inci- and my family’s own story encompasses his HIV/AIDS program which saved millions. dent, but prosecutors insisted it was a bid to both the tragedies and triumphs of the While President Obama has largely been a conceal their liaison. larger African story.” But Africa policy has stranger in Africa, his interest in the region While abuse of office was the more serious of languished, with Obama battling economic has been evident-but has garnered few the charges, it was the sex with the pole dancer tumult, rebalancing US attention to a rising headlines. In an unusual intervention in a after racy “bunga bunga” evenings in a base- Asia, being outpaced by revolution in the foreign election, Obama in February urged ment room of his mansion that mesmerised the This combo image made of two file pictures shows Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (left) Middle East and consumed by his legacy the people of Kenya, the homeland of his public. El-Mahroug described the “bunga bunga” at Villa Madama in Rome and Moroccan Karima El Mahroug, nicknamed Ruby the Heart-stealer project of ending US wars abroad. late father, to avoid a repeat of violence sessions of erotic dancing to interrogators in in a nightclub. — AFP Still, White House aides feel a nagging that killed more than 1,000 people after call to Africa, and Obama will head there 2007 polls. this week. “Frankly, Africa is a place that we That violence led to the indictment of had not yet been able to devote significant Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Gettysburg presidential time and attention to,” said Ben International Criminal Court in the Hague, More protests in Brazil Rhodes, a deputy US national security advi- making it politically impossible for Obama celebrates RIO DE JANEIRO: A new wave of street body FIFA, saying it has dictated the pace sor. One hotly anticipated moment of the to pay an evocative trip to Kenya on this protests swept Brazil on Sunday amid of World Cup investment. But the organiza- visit is suddenly uncertain, with Nelson tour. From afar, Obama courted nations mounting popular support for demands for tion’s secretary general Jerome Valcke Mandela’s fragile condition possibly scut- who embody US hopes for democracy and milestone wide-ranging institutional reform and insisted: “We are not telling the Brazilians tling a meeting between the first black good governance. He invited African lead- investment in crumbling public services. what to do.” Although most of the protests presidents of both South Africa and the ers to the G8 summit in Camp David last GETTYSBURG: Gettysburg changed the direction of Many are frustrated that, after years of have been peaceful, there is a militant edge United States. year to launch a new food security and American history 150 years ago, and the town hasn’t under-investment in Brazil’s sagging infra- as hard liners grow impatient for change. The men met in 2005, when the former nutrition plan. been the same since. The couple of hundred thousand structure, billions of dollars are being Sao Paulo’s “Free Transport” movement South African president was in Washington, Obama also intervened in the Sudan cri- visitors expected at events to mark the anniversary of the poured into ensuring next year’s World Cup urged “large scale action” for the week and the two have spoken several times sis, hosting rival leaders at the United 1863 clash won’t have to look far to find remnants of the is a tourist extravaganza. ahead while numerous social media clam- since on the telephone. But there have Nations in 2010 in a bid to save the peace pivotal campaign of the Civil War, even outside the Brazilians mostly still want the country ored for a general strike, warning: “On July been no face-to-face meeting since Obama process. He sent US special forces troops to grounds of the meticulously maintained national park. to host the competition for the first time 1, 2013, Brazil will grind to a halt.” But was elected president in 2008. The White the Central Africa Republic to train forces Cannonballs and shrapnel remain embedded in a few of since 1950 — but not at the expense of liv- Sunday’s protests were much more genteel House has said it will defer to Mandela’s hunting messianic warlord Joseph Kony. the roughly 200 buildings that remain from the period. ing standards, something protesters say affairs than those which saw sporadic vio- family regarding any meeting. US officials Other US military operations in Africa have Many of the businesses in the rural county seat cater politicians do not care about. Some 2,000 lence as 300,000 people turned out in cen- are aware that emerging economic oppor- meanwhile multiplied, as terror franchises to the throngs of tourists that stream into one of the people marched along the promenade of tral Rio. tunities and energy resources in Africa have have exploited instability in Mali. US drones country’s most historic places, from General Pickett’s Rio de Janeiro’s world famous Copacabana The wave of protests began on June 11 attracted a clutch of interest from rising keep a stealthy vigil from bases in Ethiopia, Buffet to Abraham’s Lady, a battle-era clothing shop. And beach. “I don’t think this is like Egypt or when residents of Sao Paulo took to the rivals. Niger and Djibouti. —AFP residents can be eager to share their expertise - and their Libya or Tunisia-we are not at war with each streets to denounce an increase in public pride. “To have one of the most iconic battles in the histo- other. But enough is enough,” Anderson transport fares. Unrest spread quickly and ry of our country or the world to take place here and to Luis Rosa, a 31-year-old teacher, told AFP. the entire country has become engulfed in have this historical heritage in our community is wonder- “I have my Guy Fawkes mask with me,” protest. ful,” said Randy Phiel, the county’s top elected official and he beamed, displaying one of the plastic By June 17, more than 200,000 people the logistics manager of an annual re-enactment. “This masks that have come to symbolize youth were in the streets and by Saturday their opportunity won’t come again. It’s our Olympic moment.” protest worldwide since the Occupy Wall ranks had swelled to some 1.5 million. Gettysburg was a quiet backwater in the mid-19th Street marches in the United States. “But Saturday saw dozens of arrests and some century, but roads connected it to all points on the com- no, we don’t want to burn down parlia- 20 people were reported injured, including pass, including south, where the Confederate Army ment,” he said, insisting that the marchers five police officers, after more than 70,000 under Gen Robert E Lee had launched his army to take want peaceful but concrete reform, not to people chanting “Who is the cup for?” ral- the war to its northern opponents. With a population of blow up parliament as the 17th century lied in the southeastern city of Belo 2,400, about one-third its current size, the town was dom- British rebel Fawkes had planned. Horizonte. inated by the carriage industry when war broke out, said Most protesters were not convinced by Brazil are due to play the semi-final of Bob Alcorn, a 73-year-old Air Force veteran who leads Friday’s pledge from President Dilma the Confederations Cup, a dry-run for next walking tours of the town. The story that Confederates Rousseff to improve shoddy public services year’s World Cup, in the same city on arrived in Gettysburg looking for shoes appears to be and fight harder against rampant corrup- Wednesday. Police fired tear gas in an apocryphal, as there was not a single shoe factory in tion-the main grudges of the street protest- attempt to quell Saturday’s unrest after Adams County - though there were 30 in neighboring ers. “Dilma is finished, we don’t trust any stone throwing protesters tried to break Franklin County. politician,” added Liliana Romeiro, a pen- through the security perimeter around Belo What it did have was a location on the road to sioner. A poll published Saturday by the Horizonte’s Mineirao stadium while some Harrisburg, the state Capitol, along with three newspa- Ibope polling agency showed three quar- shops and banks were looted. pers, two telegraph units, two brickyards and a rail spur ters of Brazilians back the protests, with 77 Although demonstrations were much that connected the town to Hanover Junction, 15 miles percent citing the high cost of using public smaller in Salvador, where Brazil beat Italy, east, and strong trading ties with Baltimore, 60 miles transport as the key reason for their dissat- some fans in the stadium brandished plac- southeast. Alcorn shows visitors the third-floor rooftop isfaction. ards proclaiming: “Let’s go to the streets to KIRKENES: People sit in front of the library in the city of Kirkenes, northern Norway, where Union Gen. O.O. Howard monitored the fight, a But two-thirds were still in favor of host- change Brazil.” With the mass unrest plac- near the Russian border. — AFP corner where a townswoman used a mirror to help signal soldiers to safety and a building where some legal ing the World Cup, despite the huge bill to ing Brazil in the global public eye, Brazilian In cold climates, Russians and maneuvering by noted abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens the country, estimated at $15 billion. Some media earlier sought to explain the ration- helped an academy’s founders get their hands on a tax- protesters have slammed world football ale for the popular uprising. — AFP Norwegians warm to each other sale property. A block from the square, a tiny graveyard holds the KIRKENES: An Arctic Norwegian town ments so that people could cross freely. remains of Edward McPherson Woods, a 3-year-old boy that once lived in fear of the Red Army The change has been dramatic. When who died July 6, 1863, after being shot by his toddler has flourished thanks to an influx of the Cold War ended two decades ago, brother with a military musket. Edward was among sev- Russians who freely cross the NATO mem- only 8,000 people crossed the frontier eral local children killed by abandoned weapons and ord- ber’s border to shop, work and get mar- every year. This year, around 250,000 peo- nance after the armies had moved on. Another battle rel- ried. Street names in Kirkenes, in Norway’s ple are expected to pass through the bor- ic is the row of war-era houses on High Street where far northeast, are also displayed in Cyrillic der, and in 2014 authorities believe the Gettysburg residents trapped between the lines took in characters, a sign of the friendly coexis- number will rise to 400,000. Even though severely wounded soldiers from a church that had been tence between the former Cold War foes. Norway is one of the most expensive converted into a hospital. These days, most of the Civil “Sometimes we hear more Russian than countries in the world, Russians make day War hospitals in Gettysburg - and there are many - are Norwegian,” says Hildur Eikaas, director of trips to Kirkenes to stock up on products marked with simple red flags. Kirkenes’ library, a big yellow building and brands that are cheaper or unavail- Richard Waybright, 83, whose family owns Mason topped with a bilingual sign. able at home, including coffee. Dixon Farms Inc., an enormous dairy operation outside Two staff members are Russian and so “You can sometimes see people buying town, is old enough to remember the battle’s 75th are many of the books on the shelves. a trolley full of diapers,” said a cashier at anniversary in 1938. He heard his randfather recall how Most of the Russian borrowers are expa- the Coop supermarket, where again the the invading army cleaned out the smokehouse, paying triate women married to Norwegian signs are in the two languages. As the for the hams with Confederate dollars. At the time of the locals, who come to find reading material mayor of a town nicknamed “Little war, Gettysburg was home to Pennsylvania College, and a for their children. There are also sailors Murmansk” after the Russian port city small number of its 116 students had stayed behind for from passing cod fishing trawlers in the across the border, Cecilie Hansen couldn’t summer classes despite the arrival of the rival armies. Barents Sea. Around eight percent of be more pleased about its growing ties When the real shooting began, the students were quickly Kirkenes’ population is estimated to be with Norway’s eastern neighbour. dismissed, and the main building - which today houses Russian. “The Russians saved us twice. In 1944 the Gettysburg College administration - also became a Having long feared an invasion by the when they chased away the Germans and field hospital. mighty Soviet Union’s Red Army once sta- in 1996 when the mine closed. That coin- College President Janet Morgan Riggs said its history tioned nearby, the 10,000 inhabitants of cided with the opening of the border and is becoming a bigger presence on campus. Students can Kirkenes and its surrounding area are now their money became our life line,” she now minor in Civil War-era studies, the college runs a Civil living in harmony with their post-Soviet says. After being almost completely War institute that attracts scholars each summer and, for neighbour. The border lies around 15 kilo- destroyed during World War II, Kirkenes- the past 11 years, freshmen have been brought to the RIO DE JANEIRO: Demonstrators protest for better public services, a new political metres (nine miles) from town, and last like many other European towns-was national cemetery to hear President Abraham Lincoln’s system and against the Brazilian PEC37 draft law, a proposed constitutional amend- year Norway and Russia decided to lift quickly rebuilt with an emphasis on func- “Gettysburg Address” and other speakers. —AP ment that would take away the power of independent public prosecutors to probe costly and time consuming visa require- tionality and cost effectiveness. —AF crimes making it harder to combat corruption yesterday. — AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Musharraf to face treason trial Musharraf is first military ruler to be tried

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said yes- tried for treason if the federal government press- was reading from a statement that was submit- terday that the government plans to put the mil- es charges against him. ted to the Supreme Court by Attorney General itary ruler who ousted him in a coup over a Sharif said the government agrees with the Munir Malik yesterday. The statement did not decade ago on trial for treason, setting up a pos- Supreme Court’s decision that Musharraf com- mention Musharraf’s ouster of Sharif in a coup in sible clash with the country’s powerful army. But mitted treason under Article 6 of the constitu- 1999 when he was serving as army chief, per- the government stopped short of declaring offi- tion when he declared a state of emergency in haps because the move was retroactively cially that it was filing charges against Pervez 2007 and suspended the constitution. “The approved by the Supreme Court and parliament Musharraf, saying it would first consult with oth- prime minister is under oath to protect, preserve at the time. “Musharraf has to answer for all his er political parties. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and defend the constitution and it is implicit in deeds in court,” Sharif said in a separate part of spoke in parliament as the Supreme Court held a his oath that his government ensures that per- the speech. Musharraf would be the first military hearing on a possible treason case against sons guilty of acts under Article 6 are brought to ruler tried for treason in a country that has expe- Musharraf. The former military ruler can only be justice,” Sharif said in parliament. The premier rienced three military coups in its nearly 66-year history. Sharif said the government would con- sult with other political parties on bringing Musharraf to trial, leaving open the possibility that it could still choose to abandon the case if it faced opposition. “The federal government will NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State John Kerry (left) shakes hands with Indian Prime proceed in accordance with the law and also Minister Manmohan Singh as they pose for photos before their meeting yesterday. — AP take political forces into confidence through a consultative process so that the collective will and wisdom of the people of Pakistan is duly reflected in further process in this behalf.” US heeds India’s Senior lawmakers from the two main opposi- tion parties, the Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, said they supported fears on Taleban the government’s plan to try Musharraf for trea- son. “If we are going to strengthen democracy in NEW DELHI: India yesterday gave a cautious Dobbins, the veteran US diplomat in charge this country and establish democratic norms, blessing to attempts to make peace with of leading any dialogue with the Taleban, the only way is to follow the constitution and Afghanistan’s Taleban insurgents as US will visit India tomorrow. Dobbins was abide by the law,” said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary of State John Kerry promised to spending yesterday in Kabul after joining lawmaker Shah Mahmood Qureshi. pay heed to the concerns of the regional Kerry in Qatar. Musharraf, who is currently under house power. Kerry, on his first visit to India as the “We will consult very closely with India arrest in connection with a separate case, could top US diplomat, threw his support behind a and with others in the region,” Kerry said. face the death penalty or life in prison if he is greater global role for the world’s largest Kerry said that the Taleban, as part of any convicted of treason. But some analysts doubt democracy which he said shared a “similar future Afghan settlement, would have to the army, which is considered the country’s most vision” of supporting a peaceful and stable “disassociate themselves from Al-Qaeda and powerful institution, would allow that to happen world. Amid criticism that a relationship from violence” and respect the constitution- and could intervene to prevent it. Musharraf has once heralded as historic has failed to live al protections for women and minorities. maintained his innocence. Musharraf returned up to its potential, Kerry announced that US “That’s not going to change,” Kerry said, to Pakistan in March after years in self-imposed Vice President Joe Biden would visit India while adding that it was still “better to ISLAMABAD: In this file photo, Pakistan’s former President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf exile, with the hope of running in the national next month to look at further ways to explore the possibilities of having a peaceful arrives at an anti-terrorism court. — AP election that was held in May. — AP enhance cooperation. resolution.” Kerry has insisted that the Kerry came to India days after the United States will not negotiate with the Taleban opened an office in Qatar for talks Taleban simply for the sake of talks. He has on a peace accord. India, a prime target of called on the Taleban to address concerns or the former Taleban regime, has repeatedly close their office after it designed its mission India to begin mass cremation of victims warned not to distinguish between “good in Qatar to resemble a government-in-exile, and bad” extremists. Indian Foreign Minister outraging Afghan President Hamid Karzai. More than 1,000 feared dead Salman Khurshid applauded Kerry for being Kerry said the United States would wel- forthright about New Delhi’s worries as the come India’s assistance in supporting a GAUCHAR: Indian priests were preparing to cre- completely cut-off,” disaster management official bodies, officials said. “The priests of temples United States, which is pulling out its nearly “transparent, free and fair” election in 2014 mate hundreds of flood victims yesterday as KN Pandey told AFP. have been requested to participate in the final 70,000 troops from Afghanistan next year, to choose Karzai’s successor. But Kerry heavy rains halted the helicopter search for Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde warned rites,” Pandey said. mulls talks with the Taleban. stayed mum of endorsing a security contri- thousands of tourists stranded in the devastated that the death toll could rise above 1,000 once Military helicopters have been grounded “They will ensure that none of the con- bution by India, whose role in Afghanistan is Himalayan region, officials said. Some 1,000 peo- flood waters have receded and debris is cleared because of bad weather, hampering the evacua- cerns of India are overlooked or under- strongly opposed by its historic rival ple were feared dead and more than 8,000 main- by emergency workers, showing the full extent tion of people still stranded, many without food mined,” Khurshid told a joint news confer- Pakistan which supported the Taleban until ly pilgrims and tourists were still awaiting rescue of the disaster. “Reports suggested the toll was and water. “We can only use the helicopters ence with Kerry. He did not object to the the September 11, 2001 attacks. The United nine days after flash floods and landslides hit the around 1,000, but it could rise as the debris is when the weather is clear. Taleban talks, saying: “I think it’s an experi- States and India had uneasy relations during state of Uttarakhand. cleared,” Shinde told reporters in New Delhi. Rescue work can only resume when rains ment that is being done in order to find an the Cold War but began to reconcile in the So far 580 bodies have been found after tor- Preparations were under way for a mass cre- stop,” said a senior army official in New Delhi. alternative for sustainable peace in late 1990s. The new mood was symbolised rential monsoon rains struck the mountainous mation in the flood-ravaged holy town of Helicopters and thousands of soldiers have been Afghanistan. One cannot disagree with that.” in 2008 when the countries signed a nuclear region, known as the “Land of the Gods” for its Kedarnath and elsewhere, with rescue workers deployed to help with the rescue efforts, with “It’s very clear what the objective is. How far cooperation agreement, ending India’s revered Hindu shrines. “Many more bodies are ordered to collect tonnes of fire wood, amid con- thousands of people already evacuated since that objective is possible, only time will tell,” decades of isolation over its nuclear pro- yet to be pulled out from isolated areas that are cerns of an outbreak of disease from rotting the rains hit on June 15. —AFP Khurshid said. Kerry said that James gramme. — AFP US envoy in Kabul to revive peace process KABUL: US envoy James Dobbins Kabul, which said it was still com- at an opening ceremony had been arrived in Afghanistan yesterday for mitted to the peace process, insisted agreed with Qatar-but not with the talks with President Hamid Karzai, as the Qatar office must only be used for United States. On Saturday, Kerry Washington worked to put peace direct negotiations between the attempted to placate Afghanistan by efforts back on track after a dispute Taleban and the Afghan government. warning that Washington could call on over the rebels’ new office in Qatar. “After these meetings (with Dobbins), the Taleban to close the office if they Karzai reacted furiously to the office our information will be complete and failed to live up to their side of peace being styled as a Taleban government- we can then decide whether to send efforts. in-exile under the rebels’ white flag our delegation to Qatar,” Ismael About 100,000 foreign combat and using the formal name of the Qasimyar, a senior member of the troops, 68,000 of them American, are “Islamic Emirate Of Afghanistan” from Afghan peace negotiators, told AFP. due to withdraw by the end of 2014, their hardline 1996-2001 regime. The Yesterday, Afghanistan said that the and NATO formally transferred respon- opening of the Qatar office last contentious sign, flag and flagpole sibility for nationwide security to Tuesday was intended as a first step had been removed from the building Afghan forces last week. towards a peace deal as the US-led in the Qatari capital Doha. When in power, the Taleban NATO combat mission winds down 12 Dobbins, a veteran diplomat who imposed a harsh version of Sunni years after the Taleban were ousted re-opened the US embassy after the Islamic law that banned television, after the 9/11 attacks. 2001 fall of the Taleban, is also likely to music and cinema, stopped girls from Dobbins, the special representative try to revive separate talks on an going to school and forced women to for Afghanistan and Pakistan, landed agreement that would allow wear the all-covering burqa. They were in Kabul a day after the Afghan gov- Washington to maintain soldiers in ousted in 2001 for sheltering Al-Qaeda ernment said a written agreement Afghanistan after next year. Karzai, after the 9/11 attacks, but launched a with the US about how the Qatar who has so far refused to send repre- resilient and bloody insurgency office should operate had been bro- sentatives to Qatar, broke off negotia- against US-led NATO troops and the ken. A statement from the US embassy tions on the Bilateral Security US-backed Afghan government. said that Dobbins and Karzai would Agreement (BSA) in reaction to the French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le discuss “the reconciliation process Taleban office. Drian was also in Kabul yesterday to which President (Barack) Obama and Mohammed Naeem, a Qatar-based meet Karzai and 850 French soldiers President Karzai agreed is the surest spokesman for the Taleban, said yes- still deployed in the city, mainly at the way to a lasting peace”. terday that the flag and sign unveiled airport and hospital. — AFP China outsmarted US in Snowden chess game

BEIJING: China interceded to allow Edward Snowden’s dra- ary several days ago. The intermediary did not specify matic flight from Hong Kong, calculating that infuriating whether he represented the government in Beijing or the United States for now was necessary to prevent deeper Hong Kong, but Ho said: “I have reasons to believe that... corrosion to their relationship, analysts and media said yes- those who wanted him to leave represented Beijing terday. Beijing also exploited the former spy’s revelations to authorities. “Bejing would not step forward to the front put the US government on the back foot. State media stage because it (would) affect Sino-US relations,” he told called Washington a “villain” for its alleged hacking of reporters. “So, it would operate behind the scenes to make Chinese targets, when the United States has long por- Snowden go. The Hong Kong government may not have trayed itself as a victim of Chinese cyber-espionage. had any role other than not stopping him at the airport.” The Hong Kong government insisted that its decision to After arriving in Hong Kong on May 20, armed with laptops let the 30-year-old Snowden fly out on Sunday was gov- containing a wealth of information on National Security erned strictly by the law, after a provisional US arrest war- Agency (NSA) snooping around the world, Snowden rant purportedly failed to meet its judicial requirements. explained his choice of destination in an interview with the But for many observers, such a high-profile case-carrying South China Morning Post. the potential to destabilise Sino-US ties for years if “My intention is to ask the courts and the people of Snowden had fought a lengthy legal battle in Hong Kong- Hong Kong to decide my fate. I have been given no reason must have provoked intense interest among the territory’s to doubt your system,” he said. But something changed overseers. over the weekend, after the United States issued its arrest Hong Kong political analyst Johnny Lau said he warrant with a view to instituting formal extradition pro- believed that Chinese representatives “must have drained ceedings. The former NSA contractor and CIA agent is now him in depth and exhausted him (for intelligence) before in Moscow and Ecuador says it is mulling his request for asy- letting him go”. As for Hong Kong’s role, Lau argued that lum. While the Kremlin denied all knowledge of Snowden’s the local government was a pawn with Beijing guiding the plans, lawmakers in Washington were aghast at the fast- pieces. “Hong Kong is just part of a chess game. It was the moving developments and expressed strong suspicion of same when it was part of Britain,” he told AFP. Such specula- Chinese as well as Russian meddling. “I had actually thought tion took an intriguing twist yesterday with Albert Ho, one that China would see this as an opportunity to improve rela- of Hong Kong’s most respected pro-democracy lawmakers, tions and extradite him to the United States,” Senate revealing that he had been hired as Snowden’s lawyer and Intelligence Committee chairwoman Dianne Feinstein said that he had relayed a message from a mystery intermedi- on CBS television. — AFP

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Chinese dissident Chen evades questions on NYU

TAIPEI: Blind Chinese dissident Chen been a research fellow at NYU Law School spyware being inserted into an iPhone and China and victims of forced abortions. Critics Taiwan will be closely watched by Beijing. In Guangcheng, who has accused New York since he flew to the United States in May iPad given to him as gifts. The gadgets were have suggested that Chen has been co-opt- late May, China had warned Chen to mind University of bowing to Chinese pressure to 2012. His accusations, which have sparked a intended to spy on Chen, according to ed by conservative, Christian groups in the his language ahead of his trip. ask him to leave, refused to shed light on the debate on U.S. academic freedom, have baf- Cohen and another source familiar with the United States. Chen declined to address Taiwan, the democratic, self-ruled island issue yesterday, adding to the mystery of a fled some of his closest friends, including episode. these questions, saying: “Let’s not talk about which China claims as its own, regularly case that has been marred by allegations of Jerome Cohen, an NYU law professor who “I’m not a PC expert,” Chen said. The two this.” Cohen, who has taken issue with Chen’s plays host to people China despises, includ- lies and spying. Chen has maintained his helped broker the deal for Chen to study in sources told Reuters that the wife of Bob Fu, allegations publicly, accompanied Chen on ing exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai silence for a week since he made his accusa- the United States. the founder of ChinaAid, a Texas-based the trip to Taiwan and was in the audience Lama. Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has no tions that have been vigorously denied by Chen, who is in Taipei to meet Taiwan Christian advocacy group that has cam- when Chen met reporters at a briefing. plans to meet Chen, according to Taiwan’s the university, which says the fellowship was opposition lawmakers and address Taiwan’s paigned for Chen, had given him the gadg- Chen is a self-schooled legal advocate presidential spokeswoman. Chen said he only ever planned to last a year. parliament, bristled when pressed to detail ets shortly after he arrived in New York so who campaigned against forced abortions. understood why Ma, who has come under Chen sparked a diplomatic crisis evidence behind his accusations. “Why do that his communications could be moni- He was jailed for four years on charges that fire for being soft on human rights issues, between the United States and China after you keep asking about NYU?” he asked. “I’ll tored - a charge that Fu rejected. he and his supporters said were spurious, would not meet him. “This is exactly an he fled house arrest in China and sought wait till a more suitable time to talk.” Chen Fu runs a Christian group called ChinaAid and then held in his village home for 19 example of how a dictatorship threatens a refuge at the US Embassy in Beijing. He has also said he did not know about possible that supports underground churches in months after being released. Chen’s visit to free society,” he said. —AFP Time magazine’s ‘Buddhist US boss held hostage Terror’ story irks Myanmar by workers in Beijing BEIJING: An American executive said yester- ness among workers about their jobs amid day he has been held hostage for four days at China’s slowing economic growth and the Online petition collects 40,000 signatures his medical supply plant in Beijing by scores of sense that growing labor costs make the workers demanding severance packages like country less attractive for some foreign- YANGON: Myanmar has reacted angrily to a those given to 30 co-workers in a phased-out owned factories. The account about local Time magazine cover story on a prominent radi- department. Chip Starnes, 42, a co-owner of officials coercing Starnes to meet workers’ cal monk accused of fuelling anti-Muslim vio- lence, accompanied by the headline “The Face Coral Springs, Florida-based Specialty Medical demands - if true - reflects how officials typi- of Buddhist Terror”. Social media users in the for- Supplies, said local officials had visited the 10- cally consider stifling unrest to be a priority. mer junta-ruled nation also voiced dismay at year-old plant on the capital’s outskirts and Huairou district and Qiaozi township govern- the US magazine’s July front page, which shows coerced him into signing agreements ments declined to comment. a photograph of controversial Mandalay monk Saturday to meet the workers’ demands even A local police spokesman said police were Wirathu, whose anti-Muslim remarks have come though he sought to make clear that the at the scene to maintain order. Four uni- under scrutiny following a wave of deadly reli- remaining 100 workers weren’t being laid off. formed police and about a dozen other men gious violence. The Time report “creates a mis- The workers were expecting wire transfers who declined to identify themselves were understanding of Buddhism which has existed by Tuesday, he said, adding that about 80 of standing across the road from the plant. “As for thousands of years and is the religion of the them had been blocking every exit around far as I know, there was a labor dispute majority of our citizens,” said a statement posted on the presidential office website late Sunday. the clock and depriving him of sleep by shin- between the workers and the company “The government is currently striving with ing bright lights and banging on windows of management and the dispute is being religious leaders, political parties, media and the his office. He declined to clarify the amount, solved,” said spokesman Zhao Lu of the people to rid Myanmar of unwanted conflicts,” it saying he wanted to keep it confidential. “I feel Huairou Public Security Bureau. “ I am not said, adding that the issue of religion should be like a trapped animal,” Starnes told The sure about the details of the solution, but I handled respectfully by the media. In a sign of Associated Press yesterday from his first-floor can guarantee the personal safety of the the strength of feeling, one online petition start- office window, while holding onto the win- manager.” ed over the weekend to condemn the magazine dow’s bars. “I think it’s inhumane what is going Representatives from the US Embassy had collected almost 40,000 names by yesterday. on right now. I have been in this area for 10 stood outside the gate much of the day, and The use of the words “Buddhist” and “Terror” years and created a lot of jobs and I would eventually were let in. US Embassy upset all followers of the faith, which is peaceful “and not for terrorists,” a message accompanying never have thought in my wildest imagination spokesman Nolan Barkhouse said the two something like this would happen.” sides were on the verge of an agreement and the petition said. BANGKOK: This illustration picture shows a man reading a copy of the July 1 issue of Workers inside the compound, a pair of that Starnes would have access to his attor- Eye-witnesses to violence which flared in Time magazine carrying a picture of controversial Myanmar monk Wirathu on its two-story buildings behind gates and hedges neys. It was unclear what agreement might March in central Myanmar said people dressed cover. —AFP in monks’ robes were involved in the unrest, in the Huairou district of the northeastern be reached, and subsequent attempts to con- which left scores dead, mainly Muslims. Radical gion. “Insulting the monk Wirathu, a son of exposed deep rifts in the Buddhist-majority Beijing suburbs, repeatedly declined requests tact Starnes were not immediately successful. monks have led a campaign to shun shops Buddha, is the same as insulting Buddhism,” said country and cast a shadow over widely praised for comment, saying they did not want to talk Starnes said the company had gradually been owned by Muslims. Wirathu has also called for a one post by Wai Phyo. “What Wirathu is doing political reforms since military rule ended two to foreign media. It is not rare in China for winding down its plastics division, planning law to restrict marriages between Buddhist now is to protect our own nationality and reli- years ago. In March at least 44 people were killed managers to be held by workers demanding to move it to Mumbai, India. He arrived in gion,” the Facebook user wrote, urging the mag- in sectarian strife in central Myanmar with thou- women and men of other faiths. Senior monks, back pay or other benefits, often from their Beijing last Tuesday to lay off the last 30 peo- however, have accused foreign media of one- azine to apologise. “Obviously this writer sands of homes set ablaze. Communal unrest last sided reporting of the Buddhist-Muslim conflict. doesn’t understand Myanmar and Buddhism year in the western state of Rakhine left about Chinese owners, though occasionally also ple. Some had been working there for up to Facebook users accused Time of deepening well,” another post said. 200 people dead and up to 140,000 displaced, involving foreign bosses. nine years, so their compensation packages divisions and defaming Myanmar’s main reli- Several episodes of religious fighting have mainly Rohingya Muslims. —AFP The labor action reflects growing uneasi- were “pretty nice,” he said. —AP South Korea hunts for former dictator’s $143m slush money

SEOUL: Former South Korean President Chun million won ($2,600) in what was seen by many nessman Hi Sang Lee. The website for Doo-hwan owes the country 167.5 billion won as an effort to prevent authorities from confiscat- Rutherford, California-based Dana Estates ($143.5 million) that he was found to have ing larger assets. Chun could extend the statute describes the two as proprietors, and says Lee amassed through corruption during his 1980s again with another voluntary payment, but it is purchased the winery in 2005. The South Korean rule, but he insists he’s broke. Prosecutors have unclear whether he will make one. Repeated calls partner of the Washington-based International less than four months left to prove him wrong. A by The Associated Press to his lawyers went Consortium of Investigative Journalists said that statute of limitations will soon wipe away Chun’s unanswered. In his 1996 bribery trial, Chun Chun Jae-kook set up a fake company in the tax obligation to pay back the money, to the chagrin admitted receiving a massive slush fund when haven of the British Virgin Islands in 2004, fueling of South Koreans who remember the military he took power, but he said he was simply follow- local media speculation that he may have used dictator for not only his cozy relationships with ing the practice established by his military prede- the company’s bank account as a conduit to businessmen but also for a deadly crackdown on cessors. stash his father’s money. pro-democracy protesters. Lawmakers plan to “When judged by today’s yardstick, it may be In a statement released through his compa- meet Tuesday to debate legislation that could wrong, but in those days, it was customary to ny, the son said the account had nothing to do extend the search and hold his family account- receive donations,” he said during his closing with his father and that he would cooperate with able for the money, but even if it passes, such arguments. By 2003, Chun was saying the money any government investigations. The Supreme retroactive changes could be rejected in court. was gone. He was ridiculed when he reportedly Prosecutors’ Office has declined to comment on Last month, the new chief of the state prosecu- said at a court hearing that year that he had less whether it’s looking into a link between Chun tion office urged an “extraordinary” push to col- than $300. Doo-hwan and the offshore company. The pro- lect from the 82-year-old, who seized power in a Chun reportedly said at the hearing that he posed bills in the National Assembly would extend the statute of limitations to 10 years, instead of the current three years, every time an asset is paid or confiscated. They also would allow authorities to collect from Chun’s family members if he can’t pay. The ruling Saenuri party agrees on the need to collect from Chun, but expresses worry that the bills would unconstitu- tionally override the statute of limitations set up when Chun was convicted, and also would make family members guilty just because of their asso- ciation with him. Ahn Chang-nam, a tax professor at Kangnam University in South Korea, said proving a connec- tion between Chun’s slush funds and his family’s money is a daunting task because evidence could have been manipulated or destroyed while Chun was in power. Details about the slush fund are unclear. Chun’s former chief bodyguard testified in 1996 that Chun gave Roh Tae-woo, his friend from the military and successor as presi- dent, $230 million in cash to help finance his SEOUL: South Korean protesters stage a rally demanding their govern- 1987 presidential campaign. ment to recover former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan’s slush Roh was later sentenced to 221/2 years in fund in front of the ruling Saenuri Party headquarters yesterday. —AP prison and ordered to pay back 260 billion won ($225 million) he had received as bribes from 1979 army coup and ruled South Korea until ear- was living off money from his sons and support- businessmen. The 80-year-old, who was par- ly 1988. ers, but wouldn’t ask his sons to help pay his debt doned along with Chun, has paid back more Chun’s departure as president marked the because “they have to make a living, too.” Chun’s than 90 percent of the money, and most of the end of military rule and the beginning of democ- wife told reporters in 2012 that the ex-president assets that would account for the outstanding racy in South Korea. In 1996, he was convicted of had paid all he could. That same year, the balance have been discovered. Earlier this corruption and for his role in the 1980 crack- Kyunghyang Shinmun daily reported that he month, President Park Geun-hye, a conservative down, which left about 200 people dead in the played golf and had a whiskey party at an island who took office in February, criticized past gov- southwestern city of Gwangju, according to an resort off the west coast. Opposition lawmaker ernments for failing to collect entirely from Chun official estimate. He was sentenced to death, Jun Byung-hun alleges that Chun’s three sons and Roh and said she was trying to resolve the though he received a reduction in sentence and received assets from their father now worth a matter. later a pardon. total of more than 300 billion won ($260 million). But the opposition has raised past links He also was ordered to pay back the 220.5 The number couldn’t be verified independently, between Chun and Park, who acknowledged billion won ($189 million) “slush fund” that offi- and his office wouldn’t say where it came from. during a presidential debate last year that she cials said he had amassed from dozens of busi- The former leader’s eldest son, Chun Jae- had received about 600 million won ($516,000) nessmen in return for government contracts and kook, runs a publishing company that posted from Chun following the 1979 assassination of other favors. He has since returned 53 billion revenue of 44 billion won ($38 million) last year, her father, President Park Chung-hee, who ruled won ($45 million) to the government. according to its audit report. Sigongsa Inc, found- South Korea for 18 years after he seized power in Prosecutors still have the opportunity to recover ed in 1989, has stakes in 13 companies. Half its a 1961 coup. Park Geun-hye said she was told at funds because under the law, the statute of limi- shares are owned by Chun Jae-kook and another the time that receiving the money wouldn’t be a tations is extended three years every time an 20 percent are owned by other relatives, accord- problem. Although the timing is unclear, Park asset is seized. That has happened several times: ing to the report. Jun said another son, Chun Jae- plans to return the money, according to the pres- A Mercedes-Benz sedan belonging to Chun was man, operates a California winery worth 100 bil- idential Blue House. The money reportedly came seized in 2000, and in 2010 he voluntarily paid 3 lion won ($86 million) with his father-in-law, busi- from a secret coffer of her father’s. —AP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 ANALYSIS14

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By Warren Strobel and Paul Eckert

ince his first day in office, US President Barack Obama’s foreign policy has rested on outreach: reset- Sting ties with Russia, building a partnership with China and offering a fresh start with antagonistic leaders from Iran to Venezuela. But the global travels on Sunday of former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden highlight the limits of that approach. Leaders Obama has wooed - and met recently - were willing to snub the American president. The cocky defiance by so- called “non-state actors” - Snowden himself and the anti- secrecy group, WikiLeaks, completes the picture of a world less willing than ever to bend to US prescriptions of right and wrong. Snowden flew out of Hong Kong, the semi- Sectarian hatred abounds in Mideast autonomous Chinese territory, early on Sunday after Hong Kong authorities rebuffed a US request to detain him By Lee Keath pled Saddam Hussein in 2003, the long- Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, a Sunni, increased issue religious edicts against them. This increas- pending extradition to the United States for trial. Snowden oppressed Shiite majority there saw a chance to Sunni anger after Hezbollah members were es rifts.” has acknowledged leaking details of highly classified NSA t’s not hard to find stereotypes, caricatures take power. Sunnis feared the repression would blamed. Since then, both sides have clashed in surveillance programs. Beijing may merely have wished to and outright bigotry when talk in the Middle flip onto them. The result was vicious sectarian the streets. Egypt get rid of a potential irritant in its multifaceted relationship IEast turns to the tensions between Islam’s fighting that lasted until 2008: Sunni extremists Syria’s civil war has fueled those tensions. In a country where the Muslim population with Washington. But Snowden’s next stop was Russia, a two main sects. Shiites are described as devious, pulled Shiite pilgrims from buses and gunned Lebanon’s Sunnis largely back the mainly Sunni is overwhelmingly Sunni, many Egyptians know US “frenemy” in which the friend factor has been harder to power-hungry corruptors of Islam. Sunnis are them down; Shiite militiamen kidnapped rebellion, while Shiites support President Bashar little about Shiites. The Shiite population is tiny spot since President Vladimir Putin returned to power in called extremist, intolerant oppressors. Hatreds Sunnis, dumping their tortured bodies later. Al-Assad’s regime, which is dominated by his and largely hidden, so secretive that its numbers May 2012. between the two are now more virulent than Abdul-Sattar Abdul-Jabar, 56, is a Sunni cleric Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shiism. Hezbollah are not really known. But ultraconservative WikiLeaks, which says it is helping the 30-year-old ever in the Arab world because of Syria’s civil who occasionally preaches at the prominent sent fighters to help Assad fight the rebels, Salafis, many of whom view Shiites as infidels, Snowden, said via Twitter that he intended to go to war. On Sunday, officials said four Shiites in a vil- Abu Hanifa mosque in the Sunni-dominated enraging Sunnis region-wide. have become more politically powerful and Ecuador, whose government has antagonistic relations lage west of Cairo were beaten to death by Azamiyah neighborhood of Baghdad. Two of his Rania, 51, is a Shiite Lebanese banking execu- more vocal since the 2011 fall of autocrat Hosni with Washington. Ecuador’s foreign minister, Ricardo Sunnis in a sectarian clash unusual for Egypt. sons were killed by Shiite militiamen. He blames tive, married to a Sunni and living in Ras Beirut, Mubarak. They often preach against Shiism, Patino Aroca, said, also via Twitter, that his government Hardline clerics and politicians on both sides in the United States and Iran for Iraq’s strife. “Right one of the capital’s few mixed neighborhoods. warning it will spread to Egypt. had received an asylum request from Snowden. To be sure, the region have added fuel, depicting the fight from the beginning, the Americans were trying When she married, at age 22, “I didn’t even know Mona Mohammed Fouad is a rarity in Egypt: the US government is certain to marshal all of its diplo- as essentially a war of survival for their sect. to create sectarian rifts,” he said. “Iran is a country what the difference between Sunnis and Shiites Her mother is an Iranian Shiite, her father an matic, legal and political powers to return Snowden to the But among the public, views are complex. of regional ambitions. It isn’t a Shiite country. It’s is.” Now she’s inclined to support Hezbollah. Egyptian Sunni. She considers herself Sunni. United States, where he is charged with offenses under Some sincerely see the other side as wrong - a country with specific schemes and agendas.” While not a fan of the hardline group, she “People are always surprised and shocked” when the Espionage Act and with theft of government property. whether on matters of faith or politics. Others Now he fears the strife is returning, and he believes that Hezbollah and Syria are targeted they find out her mother is Shiite, said Fouad, 23, The United States has revoked Snowden’s passport, see the divisions as purely political, created for blames the Shiite-dominated government. “We because of their stances against Israel. She said who works for a digital marketing company. “But sources familiar with the decision said on Sunday. cynical aims. Even some who view the other sect feel the government does not consider us part her husband is anti-Hezbollah and supports usually as soon as they know, they are very inter- But Snowden has significant levers of his own, in the negatively fear sectarian flames are burning of the Iraqi nation,” he said. “There is no magical Syria’s rebels. ested and they ask me many questions.” Fouad form of a cache of NSA secrets of unknown size and scope. dangerously out of control. There are those who solution for this. If the Shiites are convinced to Rania, who gave only her first name because said her sister has heard work colleagues criticiz- Senator Dianne Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate wish for a return to the days, only a decade or change their politicians, that would be a big she doesn’t want to be stigmatized about her ing Shiites. In her fiance’s office they distributed Intelligence Committee, said on Sunday that the US gov- two ago, when the differences did not seem so help.” social, religious or marital status, said she doesn’t leaflets “telling people to beware of Shiite indoc- ernment apparently does not know the extent of the important and the sects got along better, even Ahmed Saleh Ahmed, 40, a Sunni, runs a con- talk politics with her husband to avoid argu- trination,” she added. secrets taken by Snowden, whose last job was as a systems intermarried. And some are simply frustrated struction company in Baghdad mainly employ- ments. “I support one (political) side and he sup- “People should read about Shiism. We make administrator at an NSA listening post in Hawaii. “The only that there is so much turmoil over a dispute that ing Shiites. He is married to a Shiite woman. They ports the other, but we’ve found a way to live fun of foreigners who believe all Muslims are ter- thing I’ve learned is that he could have over 200 separate dates back to the death of Prophet Muhammad live in the Azamiyah neighborhood and raise with it,” added Rania, who has a 22-year-old rorists and we say they are ignorant, but we do items and whether that’s true or not, that’s what has been (PBUH) in the 7th century. “Fourteen centuries their two daughters and son as Sunnis. Still, his daughter. She said education plays a big role. “I the same thing to ourselves,” Fouad said. “There relayed to me,” Feinstein said on CBS “Face the Nation.” after the death of the Prophet (PBUH), in a wife prays with the small clay stone that Shiites - find that the people who make comments is a difference in interpretation, a difference in Snowden told Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post region full of destruction, killing, occupation, but not Sunnis - set in front of their prayer rugs. about it are the people who are just ignorant, opinion, but at the end of the day, we believe in on Saturday that the United States hacks into Chinese ignorance and disease, you are telling me about She often visits a Shiite shrine in another and ignorance feeds hatred and stereotyping,” the same things.” She told her Sunni fiance from mobile phone traffic and text messaging, as well as Sunnis and Shiites?” scoffs Ismail Al-Hamami, a Baghdad district. Ahmed sometimes helps his she added. Khaled Challah is a 28-year-old Syrian the start that her mother is Shiite. “I told him to Chinese university sites that host some of the country’s 67-year-old Sunni Palestinian refugee in Gaza. wife’s family prepare food for Shiite pilgrims dur- Sunni businessman who has lived for years in tell his family, so if they have any problem with major Internet hubs. It is unclear whether such revelations “We are all Muslims. ... You can’t ignore the fact ing religious ceremonies. But he admits that Lebanon. He comes from a conservative, reli- that, we end it immediately.” played a role in Hong Kong authorities’ decision to let that (Shiites) are Muslims.” there sometimes is tension between the fami- gious family but only occasionally goes to Anas Aqeel, a 23-year-old Salafi, spent the Snowden depart, despite the US request to detain him AP correspondents spoke to Shiites and lies. “We were able to contain it and solve it in a mosque. He said the only way he would be able first 18 years of his life in Saudi Arabia, where he and begin extradition procedures. Privately, US officials say Sunnis across the region. Amid the variety of civilized way,” Ahmed said. Iraqis like to talk poli- to tell the difference between a Sunni mosque would sometimes encounter Shiites. “We didn’t they believe Beijing authorities made the call to allow viewpoints, they found a public struggling with tics, he said, and “when things get heated, we and a Shiite one would be if the cleric talked ever argue over faith. But they alienated me,” he Snowden to leave. In doing so, the Chinese may have sim- anger that is increasingly curdling into hatred. tend to change the subject.” about Syria in the sermon. “A Shiite imam would said. “I once saw a Shiite in Saudi Arabia speak- ply been passing along a “hot potato”, that could have When their children ask about sectarian dif- speak against the rebels, and call to resist them, ing ill of one of the companions of the prophet grown into a diplomatic spat. Background ferences, “we do our best to make these ideas as and a Sunni sheikh would talk against the gov- near his tomb. That one I had to clash with and “For China, this is certainly a bit of a relief. They don’t The Sunni-Shiite split is rooted in the ques- clear as we can for them so they don’t get con- ernment in Syria,” he said. expel him from the place,” Aqeel said. He worries want to let him stay there for a prolonged stay,” said Cheng tion of who should succeed Muhammad (PBUH) fused,” he said. “We try to avoid discussing sec- He said he still doesn’t understand the about Shiites spreading their faith. While he said Li, an expert on Chinese politics at the Brookings in leading Muslims after his death in 632. Shiites tarian issues in front of the children.” Ahmed Shiites’ emotional fervor over the battle of not all Shiites are alike, he added that “some of Institution, a Washington think tank. “If things get out of say the Prophet’s (PBUH) cousin and son-in-law believes sectarian tensions have been strained Karbala, in which Ali’s son, Hussein, was killed by them deviate in the Quran and speak badly of control (with Snowden) that will certainly undermine any Ali was his rightful successor but was cheated because people have abused the democratic the armies of the Sunni Ummayad dynasty in the prophet’s companions. If someone is wrong achievement made in the summit in California, so China is when authority went to those the Sunnis call the ideas emerging from the Arab Spring. the 7th century. Hussein’s martyrdom is a defin- and ... he insists on his wrong concept, then we probably very happy that Russia will be the main target,” Li four “Rightfully Guided Caliphs” - Abu Bakr, Omar Democracy “needs open-mindedness, forgive- ing trauma of their faith, deepening their feeling cannot call him a Muslim.” said, referring to the meetings between Obama and and Othman and, finally, Ali. Sunnis are the ness and an ability to understand the other,” he of oppression. Every year, Shiites around the Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this month. majority across the Islamic world. In the Middle said. “No human being is born believing in world mark the battle with processions that turn Palestinian Territories Obama, who took flak in recent months over the East, Shiites have strong majorities in Iran, Iraq democracy. It’s like going to school - you have to into festivals of mourning, with men lashing or Palestinian Muslims are also almost all Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups and Bahrain, with significant communities in study first. Democracy should be for people who cutting themselves. “It means much more to Sunnis. Their main connection to the Shiite and Justice Department subpoenas of media phone calls Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and want to do good things, not for those who are Shiites, this battle’s memory, than to Sunnis,” world has Hamas’ alliance with Iran. But those in other leak cases, has so far not faced major criticism of other parts of the Gulf. Both consider the Quran out for revenge.” Challah said. He said Sunnis “behave sometimes ties were strained when Hamas, which rules the his administration’s handling of Snowden. Most US law- the word of God. But there are distinctions in Hussein Al-Rubaie, 46, a Shiite, was jailed for like they are the only Muslims.” Challah called Gaza Strip, broke its connections with Syria makers’ ire has been directed at Snowden himself, as well theology and religious practice between the two years under Saddam. His Shiite-majority this “very silly. Sunnis and Shiites come from the because of the civil war. as the systems that permitted him to get a sensitive job two sects. Sadriya district in Baghdad saw considerable same root, they worship the same God.” Ahmed Mesleh, a 28-year-old blogger from with contractor Booz Allen Hamilton and make away with Some are minor: Shiites pray with their hands bloodshed during the worst of the strife, and he the West Bank town of Ramallah, says he met evidence of some of the US government’s most shielded by their sides, Sunnis with their hands crossed at fears it’s returning. “The whole region is in flames Iran Shiites on a trip to Lebanon and encounters intelligence programs. their chest or stomach. Others are significant. and we are all about to be burnt,” he said. “We The Shiite powerhouse of the Middle East is them via Facebook. But some have de-friended But US Representative Peter King, a frequent Obama Shiites, for example, believe Ali and a string of have a lot of people who are ignorant and easily home to a government led by Shiite clerics with him because of his online comments. “If we take critic and Republican who sits on the permanent select his descendants, the Imams, had not only right- driven by sectarian feelings.” He sees it among oil wealth and a powerful Revolutionary Guard. Shiites from a religious point of view, then we committee on intelligence, said the president should be ful political authority after Muhammad but also his friends, who include Sunnis. “My friends only Tehran has extended its influence in the Arab can describe Shiites as a sect that has gone more aggressive in defending the surveillance programs held a special religious wisdom. Most Shiites whisper about sectarian things because they world, mainly through its alliance with Syria, astray from the true doctrine of Islam. I consider that US officials say have thwarted terrorist attacks, and believe there were 12 Imams - many of them think it is a shame to talk about such matters,” Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the them a bigger threat to Muslims and Islam than more assertive with foreign partners. “I find it troubling “martyred” by Sunnis - and the 12th vanished, to Rubaie said, “but I am afraid that the day might Palestinian territories. Iran has presented that Jews and Israel,” Mesleh said. He cited the that the president has been so quiet on this. And again, I’m one day return and restore justice. Sunnis accuse come when this soft talking would turn to fight- alliance not as sectarian but as the center of Shiites’ processions mourning Hussein’s death, not saying he can control it, but there should be more of a the Shiites of elevating Ali to the level of ing in the street.” “resistance” against Israel. Sunni Saudi Arabia saying: “The way they whip themselves, it’s irra- presence including defending the NSA program,” King told Muhammad (PBUH) himself - incorrectly, since and other Gulf allies have been trying to stem tional.” The Middle East conflict “is in its core a CNN. “It just seems as if we’re adrift right now and I think Shiites agree that Muhammad (PBUH) was the Lebanon Iran’s influence, in part by warning of the spread religious conflict. The Shiites want to destroy that these countries are taking advantage of it. This is defi- last of the prophets, a central tenet of Islam. Among some of Lebanon’s Shiites, it’s fash- of Shiism. Saudi Arabia’s hardline Wahhabi inter- Islam. In Lebanon, they are the ones controlling nitely a diplomatic hit at the president, at the US, but as The bitter disputes of early Islam still res- ionable to wear a necklace with a medallion in pretation of Sunni Islam views Shiism as heresy. the situation, and the ones who are causing the Americans we have to support the president.”— Reuters onate. Even secular-minded Shiite parents the shape of the fabled double-bladed sword of Reza Tajabadi, a Shiite cleric in Tehran, sectarian conflict.” would never name their child after Abu Bakr, Ali. It’s a mark of community pride at a time blames the Wahhabis - and the related ultra- Ismail Al-Hamami, a 67-year-old Palestinian Omar or Othman or Aisha, wife of Muhammad when the Shiite group Hezbollah says the sect is conservative Salafi movement in Sunni Islam - refugee in Gaza’s Shati camp, said politics not All articles appearing on these (PBUH), who helped raise a revolt against Ali endangered by Sunni extremists in the Syrian for stoking sectarian hatred. “If Wahabis with- religion is driving sectarian tensions. “In Gaza, during his caliphate. When outgoing Iranian uprising. During Lebanon’s 1975-1990 civil war, drew from creating differences, then Shiites and Iran used to support the resistance with pages are the personal opinion of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visited Egypt the main fight was between Christians and Sunnis will be able to put aside their minor dif- weapons. Now they support Assad. ... In Iraq, the writers. Kuwait Times takes no earlier this year, the sheikh of Al-Azhar, the bas- Muslims. But in the past decade, the most dan- ferences, which are not considerable.” they (Shiites) executed Saddam Hussein, who responsibility for views expressed tion of Sunni theology, told him sharply that if gerous divide has been between Shiites and Abolfatah Davati, another Shiite cleric, points was a Sunni, and they took over the country the sects are to get along, Shiites must stop Sunnis. to the historical difference between the two with the help of the Americans. Now they are therein. Kuwait Times invites read- “insulting” the “companions of the prophet For much of Lebanon’s existence, Shiites, sects. Since Sunnis have been dominant working against America in Iran and Syria. So is ers to voice their opinions. Please (PBUH)”. But only the most hard-core would say who make up about a third of the population, through history, Sunni clerics became subordi- that related to religion? It’s all about politics.” send submissions via email to: opin- those differences are reason enough to hate were an impoverished underclass beneath the nate to the rulers. The Shiite clergy, he said, has The beneficiaries of sectarianism, he said, are each other. For that, politics is needed. Christians and Sunnis, each roughly a third also. been independent of power. “Sunni clerics “those who want to sell arms to both sides ... [email protected] or via snail The Shiite resentment helped the rise of the backed rulers and justified their policies, like the those who want to keep Arab and Muslim coun- mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. Iraq guerrilla force Hezbollah, on whose might the killing of Imam Hussein. Even now, they put their tries living in the dark. The beneficiaries are the The editor reserves the right to edit If Syria’s war has raised the region’s sectarian community won greater power. Now, many rulers’ decision at the top of their agenda,” he occupation (Israel) and the people who sell us any submission as necessary. hatreds, the war in Iraq played a big role in Sunnis resent Hezbollah’s political domination of said. “In contrast, Shiites have not depended on religious slogans. God knows who is right or unleashing them. After the US-led invasion top- the government. The 2005 assassination of government, so Sunnis cannot tolerate this and wrong.”— AP NEWS TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

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Lebanon army seizes cleric’s HQ Mystery as Snowden vanishes in Moscow Continued from Page 1 rant for his arrest. Continued from Page 1 Moscow airport since Sunday’s Aeroflot flight arrived from Media warned that Lebanon faced “a decisive test”, Hong Kong. Snowden’s leaks forced Obama’s administra- fatigues with their weapons lying nearby”. The evoking the spectre of the devastating 1975-1990 civil The White House dubbed Snowden a traitor to his tion to defend US intelligence agencies’ practice of gath- army “has arrested dozens of people suspected of war. The government said today would be a day of country and warned both Russia and China that their rela- ering huge amounts of telephone and Internet data from loyalty to Assir”, the source added. Ambulances have mourning for the dead soldiers. In parts of Sidon, driv- tions with the US might be damaged by their refusal to private users around the world. taken 94 wounded to hospital in the past 24 hours, ers waved white sheets from car windows in a bid to extradite him. The White House warned sharply that the decision to Red Cross operations chief Georges Kettani told a protect themselves from sniper fire. Assir has accused “We expect (the Russians) to look at the options avail- allow Snowden to leave Hong Kong had “unquestionably” Lebanese television channel. the army of backing Hezbollah and turning a blind able to them to expel Mr Snowden back to the United harmed efforts to build trust in US-China relations. “This Buildings were visibly damaged by two days of eye to both its weapons and its dispatch of fighters to States,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said. Obama was a deliberate choice by the (Chinese) government to clashes, with gaping halls in scorched walls and rub- battle alongside Syrian troops against rebels. Assir has meanwhile said that the United States was following all release a fugitive despite a valid arrest warrant and that ble strewn in the streets. Shop windows had been also encouraged his followers to head to Syria and appropriate legal channels and “working with various oth- decision unquestionably has a negative impact on the smashed, but the goods in several stores appeared join the Sunni-led uprising against Assad. er countries to make sure that the rule of law is observed.” relationship,” Carney said. Interfax quoted a source close untouched, the correspondent said. Troops helped The violence in Sidon, which follows a clash Snowden was said by Russian officials to have spent the to the matter as saying Russia was studying an extradition civilians, among them women and children, to leave between Assir’s supporters and Hezbollah backers night in a distinctly unglamorous “capsule hotel” at request it has received from the United States for buildings in the area, after they had been trapped last week, prompted a military judge to issue an Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport awaiting his onward con- Snowden. However, the source said Russia does not have inside their homes for two days, the correspondent arrest warrant for the cleric and 123 supporters. On nection. Accompanied by WikiLeaks activist Sarah the right to either “detain or deport” Snowden because he said. Cars parked nearby were pockmarked with bul- Sunday, Assir issued a video message saying he was Harrison, he had been expected to take Aeroflot’s 1005 has not officially crossed the Russian border at Moscow’s let holes. The crisis also spread to the nearby being “attacked” by the military, which he called “sec- GMT flight yesterday from Moscow to Havana after airline Sheremetyevo international airport. Palestinian refugee camp of Ain El-Helweh, where tarian” and accused it of supporting Hezbollah chief sources confirmed he had checked in and had a seat allo- Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino confirmed troops battled Islamist fighters on the camp’s edges Hassan Nasrallah. He urged soldiers to desert and cated. Aeroflot said earlier that Snowden had registered that the Latin American country, whose embassy in late Sunday. protesters to block streets, a call heeded by some in for the flight using his American passport. London is already sheltering the wanted Assange, was The fate of Assir himself remains unclear. His the majority-Sunni northern city of Tripoli, the scene But in a dramatic sequence of events, the flight left the considering Snowden’s asylum request. Ecuador’s outspo- brother Amjad had told AFP that “Sheikh Assir will of regular fighting between pro- and anti-Syrian terminal at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport with a pack of ken leftist President Rafael Correa has championed the stay in the mosque until the last drop of blood”. regime residents. An AFP correspondent said masked hopeful journalists on board and no sign of the former cause of Assange and his allies, to the fury of the United According to the army, the clashes erupted after Assir gunmen deployed in Tripoli’s central Nur Square, block- National Security Agency (NSA) contractor among the States. Asked in Hanoi about the whereabouts of supporters attacked a checkpoint “for no reason”. A ing roads with burning tyres before throwing several passengers. An AFP correspondent on board said that the Snowden, Patino replied: “I cannot give you any informa- meeting of political, military and security chiefs hand grenades and causing panic. Elsewhere in the city, seat he had been allocated - 17A - was glaringly empty. tion on this. We are talking to the Russian government, pledged yesterday that the army would fight until it an army post was set alight near the flashpoint district Just as the plane was taking off, the Interfax news agency but we do not have that information.” On his Twitter feed, “finishes with” Assir as a military judge issued a war- of Bab el-Tebbaneh, a security source said. — AFP quoted a Russian security source and an Aeroflot source Correa added in typical style: “Hi to the country and the as saying that Snowden was not on board the flight to world... Be sure that we are analysing the Snowden case Havana. It quoted another source familiar with the matter with the greatest responsibility.” Govt puts polls on hold for court... as saying: “Snowden, most likely, has already left the Assange said in a teleconference in London that he Russian Federation. He could have left on a different knew where Snowden is and “he is in a safe place and his Continued from Page 1 The court explanation could affect the date of the elec- plane.” spirits are high”. “Due to the bellicose threats coming from tion which has been set by the Cabinet for July 25. If the However, before the plane left for Cuba, a white van for the US administration we cannot go into further detail at never been held and the Assembly never existed. As a court says that the 2009 Assembly must be reinstated, then VIPs approached it on the tarmac. Police stood by as a sin- this time,” he added. Snowden abandoned his high-pay- result, he said, no “legitimate” election had been held with- the election date will be changed as the government will gle man in a white shirt climbed the stairs on to the plane ing job in Hawaii and went to Hong Kong on May 20 to in the stipulated 60 days and accordingly, the dissolved have to dissolve it and call for fresh polls and this will take soon afterwards but he could not be identified by begin issuing a series of leaks on the NSA gathering of 2009 Assembly is automatically reinstated and should be time. The date is expected to change even if the court says reporters watching in the transit area. It was not clear phone call logs and Internet data, triggering concern from functional. Similar views had been expressed but legal there is no need to reinstate the 2009 Assembly as Kuwait’s whether the plane had a section in which Snowden could governments around the world. Hong Kong, a special opinions contrary to this were also published, leaving huge election law stipulates that registration of candidates must ambiguity over the constitutional court ruling. This has start at least one month before the election. Candidate have been concealed. After the journalists learned administrative region under Chinese rule that has main- made member of the scrapped Assembly Abdulhameed registrations can start only after the Amiri decree inviting Snowden was likely not on the plane, the doors had tained its own British-derived legal system, said it had Dashti to submit a request for the court to explain its ruling voters to elect a new Assembly is published in the official already been closed and there was no way out of a long informed Washington of Snowden’s exit after determining and the court set tomorrow as the date to respond. Dashti gazette Kuwait Al-Youm. Based on the court’s explanation, and potentially fruitless 12-hour trip to Havana. Adding to that the US government request to arrest him did not fully said that unlike a similar ruling issued by the same court a the election may be delayed for a few days only or may be the mystery, he has not once been seen in public in the comply with Hong Kong legal requirements. — Agencies year ago, the new verdict did not call for reviving the delayed for months if the court says the 2009 Assembly Assembly that was elected in 2009 and dissolved in Dec must be given a new life. 2011 after street protests by the opposition. In another development, the court of appeals yesterday Filipina raped by cops recounts ordeal Fresh elections were later held in Feb 2012 but the elec- rejected a demand by former opposition MP Musallam Al- tion process nullified on June 20, 2012 by the constitution- Barrak to suspend his trial until the supreme court rules if Continued from Page 1 sleep. When the men left, I went to the shower and cried a al court which also ordered the Assembly to be dissolved his case should be sent back to the lower court or not. The lot. For two days I wasn’t able to sleep. I was very dis- and that the 2009 Assembly be reinstated. The 2009 court then set Sept 8 as the date for the next hearing and knock at the main door could be police officers on a tressed and did not know what to do. Even a minor noise Assembly was legally revived but could not hold any meet- lifted a travel ban against him. The lower court had sen- house-to-house search, but she was wrong. would unsettle me, I was so afraid. So on June 19, I decid- ings because MPs boycotted its sessions which forced the tenced Barrak to five years in jail and the verdict was When she opened the door, the police officers immedi- ed to report the matter to our embassy. I spoke to Mar government to recommend to HH the Amir to dissolve it scrapped by the appeals court for illegal procedures but ately barged inside and acted as if they were running a Hassan (head of the embassy’s Assistance to Nationals and this is what exactly happened in October. Fresh elec- the appeals court decided to conduct the trial itself, which check. “It was past 3:00 am when the police knocked at my Unit), and he helped me. He brought me to the police sta- tions were held on Dec 1 last year. Barrak challenged before the supreme court. door on June 17. I was asleep at that time,” Rhiza said as tion,” she said. she started narrating her ordeal. “When I opened the door, A native of Nueva Viscaya, Philippines, Rhiza told the four men immediately rushed inside and demanded to see reporters that she was ready to fight back and get justice. Qatar emir to hand over power to son my civil ID. One officer asked for my telephone number “I will never agree to a settlement. I will never accept and left. When I went to my room to retrieve my ID, a fat money. I will show them that I want real justice. I will fight Continued from Page 1 anything. “He will continue on the path of his father,” he said. policeman followed me to my room. After seeing my civil back as long as the embassy is supporting me in this “He is young, so he can understand what’s going on. He can ID, the officer told his colleague that I do have a civil ID, fight,” she said. A single mother, Rhiza came to Kuwait in June 1995. Al-Jazeera reported earlier that the emir’s understand the needs of the people, not like these old guys.” and that I am holding an Article 18 visa. The fat officer then Feb 2010 to raise her two kids. “I have a dream for my chil- planned meeting with royals and prominent members of The emir has developed Qatar into a political powerhouse asked whether I was looking for a problem. I asked why I dren to give them a better life and future, but instead I got society “comes amid news about the intentions of the emir to and an economic giant with multibillion investments scat- should have a problem when I have a valid residency. He this,” she sobbed. transfer power to his heir apparent”. A diplomat said that by tered across the world. The tiny Gulf peninsula holds the wasn’t happy with my response and asked how I close the Hassan said Rhiza’s case will be handled by Fahad Al- stepping down of his free accord the 61-year-old emir would world’s third largest gas reserves and produces roughly 77 door to my room. Immediately after I closed the door, the Shitan, a lawyer hired by the Philippines Embassy. He con- “score a first in the Arab world”, where autocratic rulers held million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year, making it the fat officer touched my face, then forcibly held my hand firmed that four perpetrators have been already caught power uncontested for decades until the Arab Spring revolu- world’s largest supplier. and placed it on his genitals,” she narrated. and were in the custody of Jleeb police station. The tions that toppled regimes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. Abdullah Al-Azba, editor-in-chief of Doha-based Al-Arab Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim, born in 1980, is the second newspaper, told AFP that “the emir is expected to hand over “He told me you have to follow what I say. He unzipped Ministry of Interior could not be reached to confirm son of the emir and his second wife Sheikha Mozah and has rule to the crown prince and to change the prime minister”, his trousers and told me to kneel and perform oral sex on Rhiza’s ordeal or whether the policemen caught were real- been groomed for years to take the helm of the super-rich Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem Al-Thani. The post could go to him. I was nervous and very scared, I didn’t know what to ly MoI officers. But earlier reports by local newspapers key Western ally. The British-educated Tamim is deputy com- Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Thani, currently a state minis- do. I thought of screaming loudly, but I knew it will be confirmed two policemen and an Egyptian were involved mander of the armed forces and head of the National ter for internal affairs, or to deputy premier Ahmed bin useless because no one would hear me. After a while, the in the gang-rape case. Olympic Committee, which is in charge of hosting the 2022 Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, according to rumours circulating in police officer told me to lie down and raped me. He took “Early morning on Friday, they were able to catch the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Doha. If appointed, Mahmoud would be the first prime min- out his cell phone and I do not know whether he was perpetrators. All were positively identified by Rhiza. We Diplomats said that over the past three years the emir has ister in the Arab states of the Gulf from outside a ruling fami- clicking pictures or making a video.” will follow the case and make sure that justice will be increasingly handed over military and security responsibili- ly. However, analyst Neil Partrick, an expert on the Gulf, ruled When the fat Kuwaiti officer was done, the Egyptian served to Rhiza. I personally have the support of the office ties to Tamim, who like his father was educated at the British out major changes in Qatar. Sheikh Tamim has two wives and man rushed inside her room and also touched her, telling of undersecretary and public information affairs at the military academy Sandhurst. “The emir is convinced that he six children. Muslim tradition allows men to take up to four her that another Kuwaiti policeman will be next. Soon, the Ministry of Interior and I also met Maj Gen Hamoud Al- should encourage the new generation. He plans to transfer wives. “Tamim already has responsibilities for sensitive for- Kuwaiti policeman came inside, took off his pants, lay Dosary who was committed and assured me to bring the power to the crown prince, Sheikh Tamim, and to carry out a eign portfolios among other matters,” said Partrick. “For down on her bed and told her to sit on top of him. “I perpetrators to justice. We have filed cases of rape, tres- ministerial reshuffle to bring a large number of young people Qatari foreign policy, none of this seems likely to produce pleaded with them. I was crying hard and told him not to passing and abuse of authority. In addition, the Ministry into the cabinet,” a Qatari official told AFP on condition of major change. The young heir apparent Tamim is unlikely to touch me. But the officer shouted and told me to sit atop of Interior has promised to conduct a thorough investiga- anonymity. “The emir could take a step back, that is to say not effect major changes without consulting his father.” him. When he was done, he even told me that he was tion in the matter and the least punishment will be dis- retire completely but play a more honorary role, so that his Qatar took part in the armed intervention in Libya and ready to get an apartment for me for which he will pay. missal from service, aside from being jailed. They could son can better assume the responsibilities and become the actively supports rebel forces who are trying to topple the When he was about to leave, the Egyptian man returned. I also be slapped with other sanctions,” Hassan said. man in charge,” a French diplomat said. A Qatari official said regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. It has major told the police officer to tell him not to touch me. But the Philippines Embassy’s CDA and Consul General Raul that in any case the emir “will continue to play an influential investments around the world, including in the French foot- police officer told me, ‘let him do whatever he wants’, Dado warned all Filipinos to be more discerning and vigi- backstage role and keep an eye on Qatar’s investments ball club Paris Saint-Germain, in hotels, in a resort on the abroad”. Qataris appeared to take the news in their stride. Italian island of Sardinia, as well as stakes in automobile com- because he was working with them,” Rhiza cried. lant. “When in doubt, immediately call 112 or the embassy “We are not surprised. The emir has been introducing his son pany Volkswagen, energy giant Total and Britain’s Barclays “The Egyptian removed his trousers and told me to hotlines. Our team will immediately respond to any emer- for a long time. Hopefully, it’s a good step,” said Khalid Bank. The Gulf state also controls a powerful media empire perform oral sex. I pleaded with him saying ‘please no, gency call. This is what we have agreed upon with the Mohammed, 21, a Qatari student. “He will follow in his through Al-Jazeera, the first pan-Arab satellite channel which don’t do this to me, you probably have kids and a wife Ministry of Interior. During house-to-house raids, if any- father’s steps. (The emir) has given us a lot; he has given us has branched out into English, and earlier this year bought and you don’t want this to happen to them’ but he wasn’t one is unsure about the identities of the officers or their wealth.” Mohammed Al-Kuwari, 35, a member of the Qatari Current TV, a struggling US cable channel, in preparation for listening. When he was done, he laughed and insulted me reason for checking, make a noise to attract the attention air force, said Tamim taking the top job would not change the launch of Al-Jazeera America. — Agencies further by saying I must be very tired so I should go to of neighbors,” Dado advised. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 SPORTS

Lehmann new Australia coach Voeckler and Rolland Plea on Aamer’s ban BRISTOL: Darren Lehmann was yesterday hailed as the “obvious choice” after replacing the head Europcar Tour LAHORE: Pakistan’s interim cricket chief said yesterday he would ask the sport’s governing body to sacked Mickey Arthur as Australia head coach just 16 days before the first Ashes Test in reduce a five-year ban against promising fast bowler Mohammad Aamer for spot fixing. England following several embarrassing on and off-field incidents involving the team. PARIS: Veteran Thomas Voeckler and French compatriot and climbing spe- Aamer, regarded as hot property in international cricket for his pace and guile, was banned with “The timing is far from ideal but we didn’t feel we could sit back and hope matters would cialist Pierre Rolland will lead Europcar’s challenge in this year’s Tour de team-mates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif in February 2011 by the International Cricket Council (ICC). change without addressing issues critical to a high-performing team culture,” Cricket France, which gets underway in Porto Vecchio, Corsica, on Saturday. The trio were exposed in a sting operation by now defunct British tabloid News of the World, which Australia chief executive James Sutherland told a news conference in Bristol, southwest Europcar named their team on Monday for the race that runs till July 21. saw them promising to bowl deliberate no-balls in return for money in the England. “It obviously isn’t the type of change we want to make three weeks out from the Voeckler, 34, has won four stages in the Tour and finished as King of the 2010 Lord’s Test against England. All three and their agent Mazhar Ashes commencing but we believe a change is needed. Mountains in 2012, while his best overall finish was fourth in 2011. Majeed were also jailed in 2011. “Mickey Arthur is a good man, he’s tried his utmost to do a Rolland, 26, has won two stages on the Tour, including the iconic climb to Najam Sethi, appointed interim chairman of the good job and unfortunately, at the end of day he just hasn’t Alpe d’Huez in 2011 when he also won the best young rider title and last year Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday, said he would quite done that. finished eighth overall. Frenchman Cyril Gautier and Davide Malacarne of Italy ask the ICC to reduce Aamer’s ban at its annual meeting “We decided things weren’t improving-we could let will be tasked with helping Rolland, who the team see as their most likely in London starting today. things be as they are.” Sutherland praised former Australia challenger in the general classification while the team’s sporting director “Aamer is our talented cricketer and I will request batsman Lehmann, who played 27 Tests, as the “obvious Sebastien Joly said Voeckler would be allowed to do as he pleases. the ICC that (as) he has spent two and a half years of his choice to replace Mickey”. ban, was also jailed, so for God’s sake reduce his ban,” “As a cricketer and a coach he has an outstanding The team will also give three riders their debuts in the race, Canadian David Veilleux, who won the first stage of the Criterium du Dauphine, and Sethi told a press conference. Under the ICC players code record, he’s very highly regarded in cricket and within the of conduct the minimum punishment for such a violation French duo Jerome Cousin and Kevin Reza. “They have all come of age,” said Australian team,” said Sutherland of Lehmann, who was is five years. Sethi, a 65-year-old journalist who was also Joly. “But they are not novices, they have already competed in major races.” appointed on a two-year deal. interim chief minister of Punjab during a recent general “His performances recently as coach of Team: Yukiya Arashiro (JPN), Jerome Cousin (FRA), Cyril Gautier (FRA), election campaign, replaced Zaka Ashraf after he was Queensland and the Brisbane Heat have seen him Yohann Gene (FRA), Davide Malacarne (ITA), Kevin Reza (FRA), Pierre Rolland suspended on charges of being dubiously win titles in all three formats of the game.—AFP (FRA), David Veilleux (CAN), Thomas Voeckler (FRA). —AFP elected. —AFP Reds dump Diamondbacks

PHOENIX: Mat Latos matched his career high with 13 strikeouts as the Cincinnati Reds salvaged the finale of their three- game series in Arizona with a 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Shin-Soo Choo hit a leadoff home run and Brandon Phillips added a two-run shot in the first inning off Randall Delgado (0-1). That was plenty of offense for Latos (7- 1), who allowed a run on six hits with one walk in 7 2-3 innings. Latos, coming off his first loss in 21 starts, didn’t strike out anyone in the first two innings, then fanned 13 over the next 5 2-3. After blowing a save in Cincinnati’s 4-3 loss on Saturday, Aroldis Chapman gave up a run in a shaky ninth but still got his 19th save. The loss snapped Arizona’s four-game winning streak.

TORONTO: Munenori Kawasaki No. 66 of the Toronto Blue Jays misses the tag BRAVES 7 BREWERS 4 on Chris Dickerson No. 36 of the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning during In Milwaukee, Brian McCann hit an early MLB action. —AFP grand slam as Atlanta got solo home runs from Chris Johnson and Jordan Schafer in a victory over Milwaukee. Beaten 2-0 by the Blue Jays thrash Baltimore Brewers on Friday and Saturday, the Braves entered the game scoreless in 24 consecu- TORONTO: Edwin Encarnacion homered and TIGERS 7, RED SOX 5 tive innings. The streak came to a quick end In Detroit, Torii Hunter hit a tiebreaking drove in four runs and Josh Johnson earned when McCann smacked a two-out shot to sacrifice fly in the eighth inning after two his first win of the season as the Toronto Blue left-center in the first inning off Alfredo Boston errors helped load the bases, and PHOENIX: Aroldis Chapman No. 54 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers a pitch against the Arizona Jays matched a team record by winning their Figaro (1-2) for his 10th career slam. Prince Fielder added a two-run single to help Diamondbacks at Chase Field. —AFP 11th straight game Sunday, finishing a three- Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez the Tigers to a sloppy victory over the Red game sweep of Baltimore with a 13-5 win. sprained his left shoulder when he fell awk- Sox. Toronto also won 11 straight in 1987 and wardly near the center-field wall while mak- Justin Verlander struggled, and Detroit 1998. Ryan Flaherty hit two homers but ing a leaping catch of Andrelton Simmons’ MLB results/standings trailed 4-3 in the seventh before Andrew Baltimore lost for the fifth time in eight games drive in the fourth. Gomez, hit in the left Miller (0-2) hit Jhonny Peralta with a pitch and allowed a season-high in runs. knee by a pitch earlier in the game, imme- Minnesota 5, Cleveland 3; Toronto 13, Baltimore 5; Detroit 7, Boston 5; NY Mets 8, Philadelphia 0; Colorado 7, with the bases loaded to tie it. Joaquin Johnson (1-2) was winless in his first seven diately left the field clutching his shoulder. Washington 6; Tampa Bay 3, NY Yankees 1; Kansas City 7, Chicago White Sox 6; Atlanta 7, Milwaukee 4; Chicago starts with Toronto, receiving just 13 total runs Benoit (2-0) got the final four outs for the Schafer had four hits, including a dou- Cubs 14, Houston 6; Pittsburgh 10, LA Angels 9 (10 innings); Miami 7, San Francisco 2; Seattle 6, Oakland 3 (10 Tigers, although he allowed a run in the of support and losing twice. This time, ble. McCann also reached base safely four ninth. innings); LA Dodgers 3, San Diego 1; Cincinnati 4, Arizona 2; Texas 2, St. Louis 1. Johnson allowed four runs and seven hits in times in five trips. The Braves, who lead the six-plus innings, walked one and struck out NL East despite getting shut out a major American League National League five. Freddy Garcia (3-5) had won his previous TWINS 5, INDIANS 3 league-high 11 times this season, snapped Eastern Division Eastern Division In Cleveland, emergency starter Pedro two outings in Toronto but lost for the third an eight-game losing streak at Miller Park W L PCT GB Atlanta 44 33 .571 - time in four starts. He allowed a season-worst Hernandez allowed two runs in five innings dating to April 2011. Jonathan Lucroy hit a Boston 45 33 .577 - Washington 37 38 .493 6 as the Twins avoided a three-game sweep seven runs and seven hits in 2 1-3 innings, his two-run homer off winner Paul Maholm (8- Baltimore 42 34 .553 2 shortest start of the year. with a win over the Indians. Philadelphia 36 40 .474 7.5 6). Five Braves relievers held Milwaukee NY Yankees 41 34 .547 2.5 Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A NY Mets 30 42 .417 11.5 scoreless over the final four innings. Craig Rochester when scheduled starter Mike Toronto 38 36 .514 5 Miami 25 50 .333 18 MARINERS 6, ATHLETICS 3 Kimbrel earned his 21st save in 24 attempts. In Seattle, pinch-hitter Kendrys Morales Pelfrey was scratched because of a strained Tampa Bay 39 37 .513 5 had a game-ending three-run homer in the back and placed on the 15-day disabled list. DODGERS 3, PADRES 1 Central Division Oswaldo Arcia and Josh Willingham each Central Division 10th inning and Raul Ibanez connected twice In San Diego, Adrian Gonzalez and St. Louis 47 29 .618 - drove in a pair of runs while Trevor Plouffe’s Detroit 42 32 .568 - for the Mariners in a victory over the Athletics. Hanley Ramirez hit back-to-back home runs Pittsburgh 46 30 .605 1 RBI single in the fifth put Minnesota ahead Ibanez gave the Mariners the lead with a in the ninth inning to lift Los Angeles over Cleveland 38 36 .514 4 Cincinnati 45 32 .584 2.5 for good. two-run homer in the first inning and added a San Diego. Gonzalez, the former Padres star, Kansas City 35 38 .479 6.5 Hernandez (3-1) pitched around six walks Chicago Cubs 31 43 .419 15 solo shot in the third, his team-leading 17th. It broke a 1-all tie with a drive to right field off Minnesota 34 38 .472 7 and got the win despite throwing 45 of his Milwaukee 31 43 .419 15 was his second multihomer game this season closer Huston Street. Ramirez hit the next Chicago White Sox 31 42 .425 10.5 85 pitches for balls. Carlos Carrasco (0-3) and 18th of his career. pitch to right-center to help the Dodgers allowed three runs in 4 2-3 innings. Western Division Mike Zunio struck out leading off the 10th split the four-game series. It was the second Western Division but reached first on a wild pitch. He advanced home run in two days for both players. Texas 44 32 .579 - Arizona 41 34 .547 - to third on Michael Saunder’s single before RAYS 3, YANKEES 1 Street (0-4) has given up 10 home runs San Francisco 38 37 .507 3 In New York, James Loney hit a tiebreak- Oakland 44 34 .564 1 Morales hit the first pitch he saw from reliever in 26 1-3 innings. Brandon League (3-3) got Colorado 39 38 .506 3 ing two-run single with two outs in the sev- Seattle 34 43 .442 10.5 Grant Balfour (0-1) deep to right-center. It was the last out in the eighth and Kenley Jansen San Diego 38 38 .500 3.5 Balfour’s first loss since June 29, 2012. Oliver enth inning as Rays beat the New York LA Angels 33 43 .434 11 earned his fourth save. LA Dodgers 32 42 .432 8.5 Yankees for a four-game series split. Houston 29 48 .377 15.5 Perez (2-1) pitched two innings to earn the Padres starter Andrew Cashner allowed Chris Archer (2-3) pitched six innings of win. Perez has not allowed a run in his last 11 one run in eight innings. Juan Uribe broke a one-run ball for his first win in three starts innings. Brandon Moss’ solo home run off scoreless tie with a two-out double in the check into the seventh inning and Marcell for Texas, which has won five in a row after since June 7. Fernando Rodney struck out reliever Danny Farquhar in the eighth inning seventh that drove in Gonzalez. Carlos ROCKIES 7, NATIONALS 6 Ozuna hit an RBI double and a solo homer losing six straight. The Cards, who have the the side in the ninth for his 15th save in 20 tied the game at 3. Quentin homered against reliever Peter In Washington, Michael Cuddyer home- as the Marlins beat Matt Cain (5-4) and a majors’ best record at 47-29, were swept for chances this season. Moylan in the bottom half. red in his first at-bat to extend the longest struggling San Francisco bullpen. the first time this season. Wainwright (10-5) ROYALS 7, WHITE SOX 6 Ivan Nova (2-2) left with two outs in the hitting streak in the majors this season to 21 The defending World Series champions allowed an earned run in 6 2-3 innings with In Kansas City, the Kansas City Royals took seventh after he hit Desmond Jennings and METS 8, PHILLIES 0 games as Colorado hung on to beat dropped three of four at home to the team six strikeouts and one walk. Matt Carpenter Ben Zobrist with pitches. Shawn Kelley advantage of a pair of errors by the Chicago In Philadelphia, David Wright homered, Washington. Cuddyer went 3 for 4 with four with the worst record in the National homered for St. Louis. Robbie Ross (4-1) got walked Evan Longoria to load the bases and White Sox to score three times in the eighth tripled and matched a Mets record with RBIs to break a tie with St. Louis third base- League, scoring just eight runs in the four the last out of the sixth to earn the win for Boone Logan got to two strikes on Loney inning and rally for a win that avoided a three- four extra-base hits to back Matt Harvey’s man David Freese for the year’s top streak, games. The Giants did end a 90-inning Texas. before the Rays first baseman lined a sharp game sweep. splendid start in a lopsided victory over and the Rockies right fielder is two games home run drought when Hunter Pence led shot up the middle. The Royals trailed by two when they got Philadelphia. Wright went 4 for 5 with two shy of matching the franchise’s best run. off the seventh with his 12th to cut Miami’s CUBS 14, ASTROS 6 consecutive singles by Mike Moustakas and of New York’s season-high seven doubles to Cuddyer also extended his Colorado led to 3-2. In Chicago, Ryan Sweeney had a career- David Lough off ace White Sox reliever Jesse INTERLEAGUE help the Mets take two of three in record for consecutive games reaching high six RBIs, including a three-run homer, Crain (2-2) to start the eighth. An error by PIRATES 10, ANGELS 9 Philadelphia after winning a five-game base to 40. Nolan Arenado homered to INTERLEAGUE as Chicago routed Houston. Sweeney drove In Anaheim, Pedro Alvarez homered for Crain while trying to field a bunt by Elliot series at first-place Atlanta. help the Rockies build a 7-0 cushion for RANGERS 2, CARDINALS 1 in runs in each of his first four at-bats, cap- the fourth straight game and Starling Marte Johnson loaded the bases with nobody out. Given a rare heaping of run support, Jorge De La Rosa (8-4), who went six In St. Louis, Ian Kinsler singled in the ping the stretch with his homer. He also capped a three-run ninth inning with a tying Crain struck out George Kottaras and Harvey (7-1) allowed two hits in six innings innings. Ross Detwiler (2-6) allowed a sea- tiebreaking run in the seventh inning after had two doubles and a run-scoring single as the Pirates added four more in the Jarrod Dyson to breathe a bit easier, but he and struck out six to earn consecutive wins son-high seven earned runs and nine hits in the Rangers knocked 10-game winner grounder. Anthony Rizzo added a two-run 10th to beat the Angels and complete their walked Alex Gordon to get Kansas City within for the first time since mid-April. The 24- 3 2-3 innings. Adam Wainwright out of the game, and homer and finished 3 for 3 with four runs first interleague sweep on the road. a run. Alcides Esocbar then slapped a year-old righty threw a season-low 72 Texas completed a soggy, three-game and four RBIs. Chicago scored its most runs Trailing 6-3 entering the ninth, the Pirates grounder to shortstop that Alexei Ramirez let pitches - his outing was cut short by a 20- MARLINS 7, GIANTS 2 sweep of St. Louis. and had its most hits (16) this season. All pulled even against closer Ernesto Frieri - his through to left field, bringing in the go-ahead minute rain delay in the seventh. In San Francisco, Justin Ruggiano hit a The finale of Texas’ first visit to Busch nine starters reached base for the Cubs. second blown save in 19 attempts. Russell runs. Harvey also hit an RBI double to deep leadoff homer to get Miami started and Stadium since losing Games 6 and 7 of the Jeff Samardzija (5-7) went seven innings Martin had RBIs in the ninth and 10th for While unearned, they were the first runs right-center and scored in a three-run fifth added a two-run shot in the ninth, leading 2011 World Series, and first time ever in the to win his second straight. He gave up four Pittsburgh. Kevin Jepsen (0-2) was the loser. Crain had allowed in 30 appearances. Luke that made it 4-0. John Lannan (0-2) unrav- the Marlins to their 10th win in their last 11 regular season, was delayed 2 hours and 59 runs, three earned, and did not walk a batter Mark Melancon (2-1) pitched a perfect Hochevar (1-1) struck out two in a scoreless eled in the fifth after a three-base error by games at San Francisco. minutes by heavy rain. Rookie Nick Tepesch for the first time this season. Jordan Lyles (4- inning for the win. —APv innings of relief for Kansas City. center fielder Ben Revere. Nathan Eovaldi (1-0) held the Giants in allowed a run on four hits in 5 2-3 innings 2) lost for the first time since May 12. —AP Lynx stun Shock, Dream defeat Sun

MINNEAPOLIS: Maya Moore and Seimone time. A 3-pointer by Moore gave the Lynx a 69-55 SILVER STARS 78, LIBERTY 77 SPARKS 79, MYSTICS 69 Augustus both scored 22 points as the Minnesota lead entering the fourth quarter. In Newark, Shenise Johnson’s jumper with 36.1 In Los Angeles, Lindsey Harding scored 22 Lynx rebounded from their worst performance of seconds remaining in overtime lifted the Silver points and had seven assists, and Candace Parker the season to beat the Tulsa Shock 88-79 on DREAM 78, SUN 77 Stars over the Liberty. Danielle Robinson scored 18 added 20 points to lead the Sparks. Harding Sunday night. Lindsay Whalen had 19 points and In Uncasville, Angel McCoughtry had a game- points, Danielle Adams had 16 and DeLisha scored a season high in points on 6-for-9 shooting nine assists for Minnesota (6-2), which has won high 34 points with five rebounds and three steals Milton-Jones 15 to lead the Silver Stars (3-5), who from the field and made all 10 free throws in 40 four of five. Rebekkah Brunson had 11 points and in the Dream’s win. McCoughtry, the only player in ended a four-game skid. Cappie Pondexter had 19 minutes of action. Parker also had seven rebounds 11 rebounds. Glory Johnson scored 24 points to double figures for Atlanta, scored the final points points and 11 rebounds and Plenette Pierson and four blocks, while Neka Ogwumike added 15 lead Tulsa (3-8), which lost for the first time in three of the game on a layup with 51.4 seconds left. scored 18 points for New York (4-3), which lost at points and nine rebounds. The Sparks (5-2) won games. Candice Wiggins had 14. In a 28-point loss Jasmine Thomas had seven points and six home for the first time in this WNBA season after their third straight game and remained undefeat- on Friday at Los Angeles, Augustus, Moore, Whalen rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading opening with four wins. The Liberty had three ed at home. Crystal Langhorne led the Mystics (4- and Brunson combined for just 11 points on 5 of Dream. Alex Bentley scored nine. chances after Johnson’s go-ahead basket, but 4) with 16 points and 13 rebounds, but 22 shooting. Tina Charles had 19 points and a game-high 12 Katie Smith missed two 3s, including one blocked Washington went winless on a three-game road Moore had 15 points in the first half, Augustus rebounds, and Kelsey Griffin added 16 points and by Jia Perkins with 1.9 seconds left. New York had a trip. Tayler Hill also had 16 points in a reserve role. added 14, and Whalen had 11 as Minnesota shot four rebounds for the Sun (2-6). Kalana Greene had chance to win in regulation, but Pondexter’s Washington leading scorer Ivory Latta was held to 60.7 percent and took a 49-40 lead before half- 14 points and five rebounds. jumper at the buzzer fell short. five points on 2-for-8 shooting. —AP Maya Moore in action in this file photo TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 SPORTS New cycling sponsor vows ‘zero tolerance’

PARIS: Cycling got a pre-Tour de France signed as title sponsor through 2015. The Discovery Channel squads. for all seven of his Tour wins from 1999- lenging Pat McQuaid for leadership of the boost with the arrival yesterday of a new firm’s founder and CEO, Chet Pipkin, The HTC-Highroad team folded at the 2005. Those titles have been stripped from sport’s governing body, pledged to over- American team sponsor who vowed “zero wouldn’t give a dollar figure but said the end of 2011. Owner Bob Stapleton told Armstrong and not reattributed. haul its anti-doping system if elected presi- tolerance” for doping. firm’s sponsorship is “a huge investment for cycling reporters that the investigations “We wouldn’t get too focused on things dent of the International Cycling Union Los Angeles-based consumer technolo- us, the biggest one we have ever made in into Armstrong and into Alberto Contador, that have happened in the past, the past is (UCI) in September. gy firm Belkin stepped into the void left by the marketing arena.” the Spanish rider stripped of his victory at the past,” Pipkin said. Asked how he would Cookson, the president of British Rabobank, the Dutch lender that ended 17 Rabobank’s withdrawal of 15 million the 2010 Tour for failing doping controls, respond if ever told doping is necessary for Cycling, said in his election manifesto years of cycling sponsorship last October, euros ($20 million) per year of sponsorship featured in all his discussions with potential success in cycling, he said: “The only way announced in Paris that he would establish saying it was no longer convinced that the for the team was one of the repercussions sponsors. that we would do anything in business or in his first year as president “a completely doping-tainted sport can become “clean of cycling’s ongoing battle against doping Speaking in a telephone interview with sport or anything else is in an open, honest, independent anti-doping unit,” managed and honest.” and the fall of Lance Armstrong. After the The Associated Press, Pipkin said he would- visible and transparent way. So we will not and governed outside of the UCI, which This year, while it hunted for a new title US Anti-Doping Agency unmasked n’t comment on how clean or dirty the have anything to do with that whatsoever.” would be responsible for “all aspects” of the sponsor, the Netherlands-based team Armstrong as a serial doper, the bank said sport is now. “We have zero tolerance for anything sport’s program against drugs cheats. competed as Blanco, the Spanish word for “the trust in the cycling world has gone.” “I’m not close enough to it to know outside the honest boundaries,” Pipkin said. “Doping has robbed our sport of its “white” - a name chosen to demonstrate Auto manufacturer Nissan also dis- myself,” he said. “But it is very critical to the As Belkin, the team will remain part of the credibility too many times and continues to that the team was making a fresh start. The associated its name from another Belkin brand that things be honest and Movement for Credible Cycling or MPCC, a do so despite the improvements that have now renamed Belkin Pro Cycling Team will team that used to employ Johan transparent and open and we certainly see grouping of teams whose members hold been introduced,” Cookson wrote. “The make its racing debut at the Tour that starts Bruyneel, Armstrong’s mentor identi- that in this team.” themselves to even stricter anti-doping reality is that the UCI is not trusted, our anti- Saturday on the French island of Corsica. fied by USADA and his ex-teammates He said he did not watch when measures than otherwise required by the doping is not seen to be independent and Belkin sells routers, cables, chargers and as one of the organizers of systematic Armstrong confessed to talk-show host World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. we do not have the trust of WADA and oth- other electronic gadgets and accessories. It doping on their US Postal Service and Oprah Winfrey this January that he doped Meanwhile, Brian Cookson, who is chal- er key agencies.” —AP Martin Truex Jr. snaps 218-race losing streak

SONOMA: The post-race party was a blur after Martin Truex Jr.’s first win in 2007. The celebratory cool-down lap, the burnouts, the drive to Victory Lane all hap- pened so fast. So he planned to savor every minute of his next win. He just didn’t think it would take six years. Truex snapped a 218-race winless streak Sunday with an easy victory on the road course at Sonoma Raceway. It was only the second win of Truex’s career, but it put Michael Waltrip Racing in Victory Lane for the second year in a row after Clint Bowyer won here last season. Overwhelmed with emotion as he crossed the fin- ish line, Truex made the celebration count. “I was a freaking mess. It was terrible,” he said. “I had to stop and start doing donuts because I couldn’t think about what I was doing. I tried to key the radio once and I couldn’t even talk. So I thought, ‘OK, I’m going to do some donuts and wave to the fans.’ But after I stopped the first time and did that, I calmed down a little bit and I just wanted to make sure I took my time coming back, because I remember at Dover it all happens way too fast. You never know when you’re going to get that opportunity again.” Truex blew out his rear tires, tried to wave to every single fan he saw, and took a slow drive around the pic- turesque road course on his way to Victory Lane, where the MWR crew was waiting to drink from the winner’s enormous wine glass. “I told them on the radio, if they’re waiting on me, too bad. I’m taking my time,” he said. “You can’t explain the feeling. When it’s been that long and you worked so hard and you’ve been so close ... when you think at ROGERS: Inbee Park of South Korea poses with the trophy after winning the times, ‘Man, is this ever going to happen again?’ You Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G at the Pinnacle can’t explain the feeling. It’s pretty surreal.” Truex Country Club. —AFP worked his way to the front and used strategy to stay with the leaders. He then pulled away after the final restart and built a healthy lead of more than six sec- onds over Juan Pablo Montoya, who was running sec- Park wins in Arkansas ond until he ran out of gas on the final lap. “I’m ecstatic. But I’m not exactly sure how that hap- ROGERS: World number one Park In-Bee 12-under 201 and went back to the 18th pened,” said Truex, who admitted he wasn’t pleased birdied the first playoff hole to defeat fel- tee to begin the playoff. with his car following Friday’s practices. “The car was low South Korean Ryu So-Yeon and win the Park found the fairway and her second just phenomenal all day long and once I was near the LPGA Northwest Arkansas Championship shot was just short of the green while Ryu front and didn’t have to run the car 110 percent, it just for her fifth triumph of the season. found the left rough and elected to lay up would stay with me on the long runs and I was able to Park, who has captured the first two on her second shot. drive away from everyone.” SONOMA: Martin Truex Jr. holds up his trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup women’s major titles this year, took the Ryu put her third over the green while Montoya, who came into the weekend knowing if series auto race. —AP $300,000 top prize from the $2 million Park dropped her approach four feet from he didn’t win he would at least have a huge points day, event and a confidence boost from win- the cup. Ryu’s fourth shot rolled just one dropped all the way to 34th after having to coast to the and that’s what we did.” “It blew up, dude,” Labonte said on his radio. ning the 54-hole tuneup for next week’s foot past the left edge of the cup but Park finish. He took a shortcut to skip the final turn, drifted Carl Edwards was third, followed by Kurt Busch, “Something in the bottom engine because it had no oil third major, the US Women’s Open. made her birdie putt for the victory. “It was to the finish line and parked. He then walked back to who climbed back from a pair of speeding penalties. pressure.” Villeneuve had an issue shifting his gears and Park won major titles at the Kraft tough playing with a really good friend in the garage, annoyed his Chip Ganassi Racing team “Yeah, we were fast, even on pit road. Twice,” Busch had to stay on pit road for a quick repair before trying Nabisco Championship in April and the the playoff. It just felt weird,” Park said. “I am never told him to save fuel. laughed. “I messed-up, flat-out. I didn’t hit my tachome- to catch up to the field at the start of the race. He made LPGA Championship earlier this month, human. My emotions did not show but I “We’ve got tools to prevent things like that from ter right and I was speeding both times. It was one of it, but the problem wasn’t completely corrected and he defeating Britain’s Catriona Matthew on the was really nervous.” happening,” Montoya said. “I don’t know if all the fuel those where I’m like, how does that happen? I just put was back on pit road after 19 laps for more repairs. third playoff hole to collect her second In round three, Park birdied the par-3 didn’t go,” Montoya said. “This is what we’ve been myself in a position that was poor trying to get too Busch had back-to-back speeding penalties in yet major crown of the year. sixth, par-5 seventh and par-4 eighth doing all year. We all work together and we’re all trying much on pit road.” another race that slipped away. He led 15 laps, lost the “It’s never getting easier,” Park said. “I’ve before taking her lone bogey at the par-4 to do the best we can. Half the reason we’re 20-some- Bowyer wound up fifth in a strong day for the MWR lead to former teammate Brad Keselowski, then was had playoffs the last couple weeks. It was 11th and bouncing back with birdies at the thing in points — we’re not 20-something in points Toyotas. Kasey Kahne was sixth and followed by flagged for speeding when he went in for a scheduled really tough.” Park’s other LPGA titles came par-5 14th and 18th holes to complete a because we’re not running fast. We’re 20-something in Marcos Ambrose, who was extremely disappointed he pit stop. He had to return to pit road for a stop-and-go in Thailand and the North Texas Shootout. round of four-under 67. points because we had a lot of mechanical problems didn’t win a race in which he was heavily favored. “It’s penalty and was flagged for speeding again. It In all she has won five of 14 tour stops so “I was maybe thinking it would take 6- and days like this we throw them away.” OK. We got a top-10 out of it,” Ambrose said. “I wanted dropped Busch to 38th in the running order, from far this year. or 7-under today,” Park said. “There were a Crew chief Chris Heroy was perplexed about the to win. Of course I wanted to win, but that’s the way it where he had to climb back to steal his strong finish. If the 24-year-old from Seoul, who won lot of leaders at 10-under. I left a lot of putts shortage. “We don’t know what happened — we were goes.” His brother also had his share of problems. Kyle the 2008 US Women’s Open, wins next out there but overall I am pretty happy on the same strategy as (Truex),” Heroy said through a Greg Biffle was eighth and followed by Jimmie Busch was spun early in the race by Montoya to lose a week’s edition of the Open, she will match about the way I played.” team spokeswoman. “We’re going to go back to the Johnson and Kevin Harvick in the top 10. The race got ton of track position, then gave up everything he made Babe Zaharias from 1950 by taking the first Ryu birdied the par-5 second and sev- shop and figure it out.” off to an inauspicious start before it even began with a up when he was caught speeding on pit road. He also three major titles in a season. enth holes, took a double bogey at the par- Montoya got little sympathy from Kyle Busch, who pit road accident, a mechanical issue for Jacques spun at least two more times during the race. While there were only three majors 4 13th but matched Park for the lead by was spun by Montoya early in the race when Montoya Villeneuve and an oil line failure for Bobby Labonte. Danica Patrick, thought to be a contender based on when Zaharias did it, Park would also need making birdies at the par-3 17th and the drove too deep into a corner and wheel-hopped over a The accident occurred as the cars were headed her strong runs in Nationwide Series road races, strug- wins at the Women’s British Open, where 18th, sinking a dramatic 10-foot birdie putt curb. onto the track and David Reutimann stopped his car gled all weekend to find speed and was done in by a she was second last year, and the Evian to force the playoff. “Awww. My heart melts for @jpmontoya who ran on pit road. Alex Kennedy stopped behind Reutimann, flat rear tire just past the halfway point. The tire issue Championship, a first-year major in France Japan’s Mika Miyazato was third on 202 out of gas,” Busch tweeted moments after the race. Jeff and Paulie Harraka slammed into the back of Kennedy. caused her to spin into a barrier and make multiple pit where she defends her title, to complete an with New Zealand amateur Lydia Ko, the Gordon finished second a week after he was wrecked The damage wasn’t significant enough to prevent stops for repairs. LPGA Grand Slam. reigning US Amateur champion, South six laps into the race at Michigan, but felt like he might Harraka from making his Sprint Cup Series debut. But it “It was a long day, a long weekend,” Patrick said. “We “Everything has been going really well,” Korea’s I.K. Kim and American Stacy Lewis have had a chance to win if he had not already com- was a short-lived race for the first driver to advance just couldn’t get the car to the point where I was com- Park said. “I’ve been hitting the ball really sharing fourth on 203. mitted to pit seconds before a caution came out early from NASCAR’s diversity program into a Cup race — fortable with it. We just couldn’t get much to go our good and putting amazing. Everything in Norway’s Suzann Pettersen, American in the race. Harraka spun and crashed his car six laps later. way this weekend. Having the cut tire and going into my game is really coming together.” Paula Creamer, Japan’s Chie Arimura and “I mean, I really do think we had a shot winning this Meanwhile, a parts failure caused Labonte to dump the tire barrier was just sort of salt in the wound.” Pole- Park and Ryu, the 2011 US Women’s Spain’s Beatriz Recari were on 204. Japan’s race. We had a tremendous car,” Gordon said. “I knew oil all over pit road before the race and he was forced to sitter Jamie McMurray never even led a lap under Open champion who sank a 10-foot birdie Ayako Uehara made a hole-in-one at the we were screwed. There was nothing I could do; I was take his car to the garage for a quick repair. Labonte green as he was passed at the start by Ambrose, and putt at the 18th to force the playoff, each par-3 17th, holing her hybrid tee shot on hard on the brakes, fully committed. I couldn’t turn made it onto the track for the green flag, but his engine his race took a big hit when he later ran off course with finished the 54 holes of regulation play on the fly. —AFP away from it, I just knew we had to eat it and go on, failed on the first lap. a tire problem and lost a lap.—AP Duke ends title drought

LOS ANGELES: Ken Duke notched his first career PGA Tour “I’m glad I gave myself a chance in the playoffs,” said of the green but the ball rattled around and bounced out title in his 187th start by beating Chris Stroud with a birdie Stroud, who was also chasing his maiden victory. “I wish onto the green to set up his five-foot birdie putt. on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the that I would’ve won. Obviously, we all want to win. I gave it “I got an unbelievable break on 10,” acknowledged Travelers Championship on Sunday. The 44-year-old everything I had.” Duke, who had only one top 10 this season from 18 starts - became the oldest first-time winner in 18 years when he Duke fired a final-round of four-under-par 66 and a tie for eighth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. “I knew it claimed victory by sinking a two-foot birdie putt after fel- Stroud posted 67 to tie on 12-under-par 268. Graham was going to be tough and that this guy wasn’t going to low American Stroud’s long birdie try trickled just past the DeLaet of Canada finished one stroke out of the playoff on give up. The main thing was, I didn’t give up.” hole on the 18th green. 269 after shooting 69. Watson, who won here in 2010, had trouble pinpointing “Worked hard,” said Duke, who had been a runner-up Another stroke back after a 70 was 2012 Masters cham- his short irons but stayed ahead by making several par-sav- three times on the tour. “I knocked on the door a lot and pion Bubba Watson, who relinquished the lead to Duke ing putts. here we are.” Both players parred the 18th in the first hole with a triple-bogey six on the par-three 16th after finding He led by one shot coming to the 171-yard 16th but his of sudden-death before returning to the 18th tee for what the water fronting the green with his tee shot. tee ball landed on the bank and plopped into the lake. turned out to be the decider at the TPC River Highlands Watson, DeLaet and Charley Hoffman, who registered From the drop area, he flew his 125-yard shot through the course. 72 for 272, entered the final round tied for the lead at 10 green, hit a poor chip and two-putted for triple-bogey. Duke became the oldest first-time winner on the tour under par. Duke, who turned professional in 1994, became emo- since Ed Dougherty, who was 47 when he won the 1995 The leaderboard was jammed at the top for most of the tional when asked about the improvements he had made Deposit Guaranty Classic. day with a dozen players jockeying for position within two since turning to swing coach Bob Toski for help. CROMWELL: Ken Duke holds the trophy after win- Stroud forced the playoff by chipping in from across the shots of the lead. “I wouldn’t be here without him, no question. I talked to ning the Travelers Championship golf tourna- green for birdie after sending his approach shot long after Duke took advantage of a lucky bounce at the par-four him this morning, and he said ‘it’s about time for you to ment. Duke won the tournament with a birdie on blasting a drive of some 340 yards. 10th, when he pulled his approach shot into the trees left win’,” Duke said, breaking up. “And I did.” —Reuters the second playoff hole. —AP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 SPORTS Gay set for Moscow double Photo of the day

DES MOINES: Tyson Gay flew to the Moines, Gay said he was satisfied. “I wish gery to resolve several chronic problems year’s fastest 200m of 19.74 seconds at my 100 was a little bit better. I have saw him sidelined for almost a year. He the US athletics championships on enough time to work on that,” he said. was shut out of the medals in the 100m Sunday to set himself up for a World “My 200 was just an indication of my at the London Games last year. Championship sprint double challenge. fitness. I’m definitely glad I was victori- Weary after his 100m victory, Gay Gay, who notched the season’s ous.” Gay’s 200m time eclipsed the 19.79 had said he would consider dropping fastest 100m on Friday with a victory in clocked by Bolt in Oslo on June 13 as the 200m if he felt it threatened his fit- 9.75, again demonstrated he is fit and the fastest in the world this year. ness. Securing the double, and emerg- ready to take on six-time Olympic Gay powered through the curve and ing healthy, was a mental and physical champion Usain Bolt and his fellow held on for the victory at Drake boost. “A little bit of pride, a little bit of ego,” he said of opting to go for it in the 200m. “I didn’t want to give up on myself.” In the women’s 200m, US collegiate champion Kimberlyn Duncan pulled off an upset, running down 2012 Olympic champion Allyson Felix to win in a wind-aided 21.80sec. Felix seemed somewhat surprised to find herself second in 21.85 with Jeneba Tarmoh third in 22.15. “She just ran me down,” Felix said with a little laugh. “I felt like I had a lead coming off (the curve) and felt good coming down the home stretch and Kim came down and got me.” Felix is slated to run the 200m at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on July 4. After that she’ll return home Dan Sandoval performs a tuck no-hander in Riverside, CA, USA. —www.redbullcontentpool.com for some serious training before her bid to regain the world title she surren- dered in Daegu in 2011. She had won world golds in 2005, 2007 and 2009. Ryan Wilson was the upset winner of Lochte, Franklin head the 110m hurdles but world record- holder Aries Merritt did enough with his third-place finish to have a chance to add the world title to the Olympic US championships gold he claimed last year. Wilson won in 13.08 while David INDIANAPOLIS: Olympic champions in London, along with a relay bronze. Lochte, who has been known to shift Oliver, the 2008 Olympic bronze medal- Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin head- Lochte, whose five medals in London his schedule abruptly after entering list who dominated the event in 2010 line the US swimming championships included two golds and took his career multiple events, is also entered in the before he was hit by injury in 2011, was that start today, when a bevy of tally to 11 Olympic medals, spent 200m freestyle and 200m backstroke, second in 13.11. Merritt clocked 13.23 youngsters will also try to break onto some time after the 2012 Games bask- 50 and 100m butterfly and 200m med- and Jason Richardson, who has a bye the international scene. Franklin, still ing in celebrity, filming his reality tele- ley. into Moscow as the reigning world just 18, is already an established star vision show and popping up regularly Katie Ledecky, the 16-year-old who champion, was fourth in 13.24. after winning the 100m and 200m in the gossip columns. broke British hearts with her victory in Merritt, who hadn’t raced until this backstrokes and two relay gold medals But Lochte has returned to his the 800m free in London as home hope week after straining a hamstring at the in London along with a relay bronze. famously fierce training routine and put Rebecca Adlington finished third, is Shanghai Diamond League meet on The irrepressible teen is entered in May 18, said he had done what he set six events in the championships, out to do, despite losing his rhythm at which serve as the trials for the FINA the fourth hurdle. World Championships in Barcelona on “I had to fight, because I knew I had July 19-August 4. DES MOINES: Tyson Gay runs to victory in the 200 Meter on day to make the team,” he said. “At that The top two finishers in most point, I probably lost all form and was events book world championships four of the 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at ghetto-ing it down the track.” Drake Stadium. —AFP berths, although in the non-Olympic In other events on the final day, events of 50m backstroke, breast- Olympian Duane Solomon won the stroke and butterfly and the men’s Jamaican sprinters at the World Stadium, with Isiah Young second in 800m in a world-leading 1:43.27. 800m free and women’s 1500m free, Championships in Moscow on August 19.86 and Curtis Mitchell third in 19.99. London Olympic gold medallist Jenn only the winners punch their tickets to 10-18. Veteran Wallace Spearmon, a former Suhr won the women’s pole vault with Barcelona. Gay refused, however, to be drawn world championships bronze and silver a clearance of 4.70m to punch her tick- Franklin is seeded first in the 100 into any predictions as to how the US medallist, couldn’t book his Moscow et to Moscow, where the host team is freestyle, second in the 200 free sprinters would stack up when the berth, finishing fourth in 20.10. Gay, 30, likely to feature world record-holder behind Olympic gold medallist Allison world’s best gather. “I am going to do has been hindered by a series of injuries Yelena Isinbayeva. “I’m inviting as many Schmitt, on top in the trio of back- the best I can,” Gay said. “I can’t speak for since winning three gold medals at the family members that will go over to stroke races (50, 100, 200) and is also the other guys but I am going to go out 2007 worlds. Moscow as I can to help cheer for me,” entered in the 200m individual med- Ryan Lochte there and give it my best.” A hamstring injury derailed his 2008 Suhr said. “I think I’ll be an underdog ley. As for his four days’ work in Des Olympic campaign and 2011 hip sur- there.” —AFP The 200m IM marks a departure for his name down for the demanding entered in the 200m, 400m, 800m and Franklin, although she finished second 400m individual medley in Indianapolis. 1500m freestyles, although the longer behind Caitlin Leverenz in the event at Lochte won gold in the 400 IM in distances appear to be her best bet the Santa Clara Grand Prix on June 2. London, his time the second-fastest in both at trials and in Barcelona. Fraser-Pryce, Weir win The post-Olympic year, before she history. With world record-holder Other 2012 individual Olympic gold launches her collegiate competitive Michael Phelps out of the picture, it’s medallists slated to compete include career, could be a good opportunity now up to Lochte to hold off such chal- Clary, who won 200m backstroke gold for Franklin to experiment. lengers as Tyler Clary, Conor Dwyer and in London ahead of Ryosuke Irie and 200M titles in Jamaica Franklin won the 100m and 200m North Baltimore Aquatic Club product Lochte, plus Nathan Adrian, Matt backstrokes and two relay gold medals Chase Kalisz. Grevers and Dana Vollmer. —AFP KINGSTON: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Warren Weir, pion Usain Bolt or injured sprint star Yohan Blake entered medallists at the London Olympics, ran away with the in the 200, Weir’s title effort might seem a bit hollow, but 200m titles at the final day of the Jamaica Athletics he said his chest-thumping was meant to send a message Championships on Sunday. to all. Pakistan prepares for Fraser-Pryce, who blazed the curve and straightened “I just want Jamaica and the rest of the world to know long before her rivals, crossed the finish line in 22.13 sec- that this was no fluke. This was for real,” Weir said. “Excellent onds with training partner Sherone Simpson second in race, excellent result.” 22.55 and training partner Anneisha McLaughlin third in In the men’s 400m, Javere Bell won in a career-best series on neutral soil 22.58. 45.08, with Javon Francis second in a personal-best 45.24 “I came out here tonight to get a good run and I am and Akheem Gauntlett third in 45.48. KARACHI: Pakistan yesterday conceded their next two confirmed for the UAE. glad I finish healthy, because that is priority now,” Fraser- “It was a good one, good execution. It’s something we cricket series will be held at neutral venues, inviting bids to “The two series will be played in the UAE as we have Pryce said. have being working on in training all season,” Bell said. host South Africa and Sri Lanka in the United Arab started our preparations,” a PCB official confirmed, refusing Fraser-Pryce, the London Olympic silver medal winner “(I’m) going back into training now and see what the rest of Emirates. to be named. and Beijing and London Olympic 100m champion, chose the season will be like.” Officials had been reluctant to announce their next two Pakistan play two Tests, five one-day and three not to run the 100 to better focus on the longer distance in Novlene Williams-Mills took the women’s 400 final in series from October-January, instead hoping they could Twenty20 internationals against South Africa in October- the qualifying meet for the World Championships at 50.01 ahead of Stephanie McPherson, runner-up in a per- convince visiting teams to tour Pakistan, a country hard hit November before returning to play three Tests, five one- Moscow in August. sonal-best 50.28, with Patricia Hall third in 51.13. by Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked violence. day and two T20s against Sri Lanka in December-January. “I skipped the 100m to concentrate on the 200m so I McPherson, who was the fastest Jamaican coming into Pakistan has been forced to play at neutral venues since Pakistan was already a “no go” area for many interna- can get a good time and I am happy in the end,” said the trials, felt fortunate to have even made the world militants attacked the Sri Lankan team in March 2009, sus- tional teams even before the Sri Lankan attacks as security Fraser-Pryce, whose victory came with a legal 1.0m/sec tail- squad. “On the backstretch, I felt my spikes leaving my right pending international cricket in the country. fears grew after the 9/11 attacks on the United States. wind. leg, and the same On Saturday, 10 foreign climbers were killed by gun- Those attacks paved the way to the US-led invasion of Weir, the 200m London bronze medallist, had time to thing at the 200m mark, so it kind of threw me off a lit- men in the Himalayas, the worst attack on foreigners for neighbouring Afghanistan, a subsequent Taliban insur- beat his chest as he crossed the finish line in 19.79 seconds tle bit, but I did enough to make the team,” she said. a decade and an incident that has further inflamed the gency, a series of backlash attacks in Pakistan and since before Nickel Ashmeade took second in 20.06. Jason Danielle Williams won the women’s 100 hurdles title in country’s reputation for insecurity. The Pakistan Cricket 2007, Pakistan’s own domestic Taliban insurgency. Australia Livermore was third in 20.10 with a 0.9m/sec tailwind. 12.69 while Kimberly Williams took the women’s triple Board on Monday took out an advertisement in a local have not toured Pakistan since 1998, citing serious threats Without reigning world and Olympic two-time cham- jump crown with a leap of 14.40m. —AFP newspaper, inviting bids to sponsor two series, now to their players. —AFP Rising stars delight Indian captain Dhoni

BIRMINGHAM: India captain Mahendra Singh does the talking. The good part was he con- “I think Shikhar, he has just carried forward Dhoni was thrilled by the performance of his tributed with the bat, which I feel is very impor- his confidence from the Test innings that he youthful side after they snatched a five-run win tant because he’s someone who will have to bat played,” said Dhoni. “He’s a slightly different char- over England in the Champions Trophy final at at number seven. “Now what we have seen is acter, but a fun-loving guy. At the same time, he Edgbaston. you can’t play with six batsmen and five backs himself to play those big strokes that he In a match reduced by rain to 20 overs per bowlers. You know, the seven number slot is plays.” side, World Cup holders India were restricted to very crucial,” wicketkeeper-batsman Dhoni Dhawan, effectively kept out of the India 129 for seven after losing the toss in overcast added. team by Virender Sehwag, one of the most conditions on Sunday. Meanwhile Jadeja said: “The (Edgbaston) dynamic openers cricket has known, said des- England, after some early stumbles with the wicket was slow and it was difficult to rotate the tiny had been on his side. bat, needed 20 to win off the last 16 balls with strike so myself and Virat Kohli built up a good “I am loving this moment, I dreamt before six wickets in hand, only to ‘choke’ in a manner partnership. “I enjoyed bowling on this wicket, this tournament that I would be the man of the more usually associated with South Africa. the ball was gripping and I was bowling to my tournament. I feel blessed. Ravindra Jadeja, the most successful bowler strength.” “It makes it more special for me that I was out in the tournament with 12 wickets, was named India opener Shikhar Dhawan was named of the team for two or three years. I knew I had man-of-the-match. Jadeja first made a rapid 33 player of the tournament after scoring 363 runs that talent in me so I sorted out myself and I am not out, which saw him share a partnership of in five matches, including two hundreds, at an scoring runs now.” 47 with Virat Kohli (43), before taking two for 24 average of 90.75 and an impressive strike-rate of Only the late decision by the International with his left-arm spin in front of an overwhelm- 101.39. His 31 in the final was his most meagre Cricket Council, who nearly paid for taking the ingly pro-Indian capacity crowd. effort of the tournament but, in the context of a gamble of scheduling a final without a reserve The 24-year-old was nicknamed “rockstar” by low-scoring match, the 27-year-old left-hander’s day, to tear up their own rulebook and find two Australia great Shane Warne, his Indian Premier runs were valuable all the same. extra hours in which to complete the match League captain at the Rajasthan Royals, because Sunday’s match was only Dhawan’s 10th Sunday gave India a shot at victory. of his confidence in his own ability. one-day international and he was due a relative Dhoni, who two years ago led India to a And that confidence was there for all to see failure after a spectacular streak of success that World Cup final win over Sri Lanka in Mumbai, after India were reduced to 66 for five batting started when he made the fatest century by a was unimpressed. “I think it’s a bit unfair that in BIRMINGHAM: India’s cricketers Shikhar Dhawan (left), Mahendra Singh first after losing the toss. “Jadeja is someone who Test debutant during the course of a stunning the ICC Champions Trophy 50-over format we Dhoni (center) and Ravindra Jadeja pose for pictures with the ICC keeps it very simple,” said Dhoni. 187 against Australia in Mohali in March-his lone had to play a 20-over game to find a winner. Champions Trophy in Birmingham. —AFP “He just looks for the right area and the ball five-day outing to date. “But still, I think they needed the result.” —AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 SPORTS19 Blackhawks, Bruins head into Game 6 without stars

BOSTON: Patrice Bergeron joined his and biggest stars in the series. Johnny Boychuk. “They’re both great spokesman John Dellapina said and when he’s full-speed he gives Bruins teammates for a postgame Neither Bergeron nor Chicago’s players,” Chicago winger Patrick Sunday that the league reviewed the everything he’s got every game. dinner and was with them when they Jonathan Toews finished Game 5 on Sharp said. “I think any coach in the hit and there will be no supplemental That’s something that is tough to flew back to Boston to prepare for Saturday night, and while their league, any player in the league discipline. replace.” Quenneville said Toews was Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. coaches expressed optimism that would like to have those guys on “I think they said it was clean, was- doing much better and the team is When they arrived at TD Garden they would be able to play in Game their team. ... I can’t speak for what n’t it? Then I agree with them,” Julien optimistic he will be able to play in on Sunday afternoon, he got off the 6, it was shrouded in the typical Boston is dealing with, with said. “I’m not going to hide from that. Game 6. bus, walked to a car without crutches secrecy surrounding NHL injuries. Bergeron. I know I don’t need to say If it wasn’t a clean hit - I’ve been a “We’ll see how he is. I think the or assistance and was driven off. “He’s day-to-day,” Bruins coach much about Jonathan. I think every- guy that supported those kind of progress today, he’s doing real “He’s good. He came back with us Claude Julien said, declining to even one knows what we think of him in things that we need to get out of the good,” Quenneville said. “We’ll visit and everything so hopefully he can give the usual upper body or lower our locker room. Hopefully we can game. But it was a clean hit.” in the morning, and he seemed fine. play,” Bruins forward Brad Marchand body description of the injury. “Day- have him back for (Monday).” Blackhawks coach Joel So nothing has changed. Nothing is said Sunday, a day before playing a to-day is really good news to me, Bergeron was taken from the Quenneville alluded to the contact different. We’ll keep an eye on him, game Boston needs to win to extend anyways. Should be to you, too.” United Center to a Chicago hospital with the head but then said, “I’m not and we’ll go from there.” the NHL championship series to Bergeron was injured in the sec- in an ambulance for observation. He going to go there.” Toews was tied With or without Toews and Game 7. ond period of Saturday night’s game, was released later Saturday night and with Patrick Kane for the Blackhawks’ Bergeron, the Blackhawks have a “He looked really good today. He which the Blackhawks won 3-1 to rejoined his teammates for a team team lead with 23 goals during the chance to clinch their second Stanley had a nice suit on, very dashing,” take a 3-2 lead in the series. He made meal. regular season. Since being reunited Cup title in four seasons on Monday Marchand said with a laugh. two brief appearances on the ice in “He was crushing some food,” with Kane on Chicago’s top line in night in Boston. If they lose, the “Obviously, he’s a big part of the the third but something was obvi- Marchand said. He did not speak to Game 4, Chicago has rallied to take series returns to Chicago for a deci- team and hopefully he can play.” ously wrong and he was unable to reporters on Sunday. Asked to elabo- the lead in the best-of-seven series. sive seventh game Wednesday. “It’s As the Cup final approaches a complete either shift. rate on the injury, Julien said, “Body Before he was knocked out of Game not the best situation for either sixth and potential clinching game Toews, who won the Selke Award injury.” 5, Toews assisted on both of Kane’s team,” Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask Monday night, the attention shifted as the NHL’s top defensive forward - The Blackhawks lost Toews after goals. said. “But it’s a tough sport, and from the players on the ice to the Bergeron was a finalist - missed the Boychuk knocked him down in the “He’s our leader,” Chicago injuries happen. When you leave it all ones who might not make it there, entire third period after a shot to the slot, making contact with his head. defenseman Johnny Oduya said. out there to help your team win, including two of the top forwards head from Bruins defenseman Boychuk wasn’t penalized, and NHL “You know, he’s one of those guys, that’s all part of the game.”—AP No offers to replace Brazil for 2014 — FIFA

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke yesterday insisted football’s world govern- ing body had received no offers from any country to stand in as hosts for the 2014 World Cup with Brazil racing to be ready in time. “I have never received any official offer from countries around the world to stage the World Cup in 2014,” Valcke said in Rio. Valcke dismissed fears that Brazil, which is hosting the Confederations Cup dress rehearsal event and has been beset by popular protests against the multi-billion dollar cost of hosting the Confederations Cup, the World Cup and the Olympics in 2016, would not make the date as it races to over- haul infrastructure and ready 12 venues across the country. BRAZIL: Italy’s Mario Balotelli (left) is tackled by Brazil’s David Luiz during the “We have seen an amazing soccer Confederations Cup in this file photo.—AP amount of work delivered for the Confederations Cup,” said Valcke, while stressing once again that for Balotelli to miss semifinal the World Cup “we have to be ready on time - the RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke speaks during a press conference to provide FORTALEZA: Forward Mario Balotelli will true forward in each match thus far. Alberto Confederations Cups is different the half-time report on the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 football tournament. —AFP miss Italy’s semifinal vs. Spain in the Gilardino would seem to be the logical from the World Cup.” Confederations Cup due to a strained thigh, replacement if Italy coach Cesare Prandelli team and Neymar. But coach Luiz of some of the popular anger dur- Valcke, Rebelo and the local handing the team another major injury sticks with the single-striker lineup. Or he And he underlined FIFA’s insis- Felipe Scolari has found his ing street protests in the past fort- organising committee revealed complication before facing the World Cup could use several forwards such as Stephan tence that venues “must be ready eleven, he has been able to bring night owing to the perception it that the World Cup should pro- holder. The Italian Football Federation El Shaarawy, Sebastian Giovinco, Alessio for the end of December 2013,” talents together and build a team. comes to town, acts as circus ring- vide at least temporary employ- made the announcement Sunday following Cerci or Alessandro Diamanti. A few other allowing logistical final touches to That is exactly what we have been master and then walks off with ment for some 24,000 people. medical tests on Balotelli’s left quadriceps. Italy players are also injured. Key playmaker be put in place thereafter ahead doing. “The work which was deliv- hefty profits. Although Braziians are out- The injury occurred during Italy’s 4-2 loss Andrea Pirlo was expected back for the of a June 2014 kickoff. ered in the last few days (up to But Valcke said that image was raged at the cost of new stadiums to Brazil on Saturday. The federation said semifinals after missing the Brazil game Valcke, who caused a storm the June 15 kickoff) up was just wrong. “I am not ashamed about and the long, drawn out and cost- that Balotelli would continue to be moni- with a muscle problem although he only last year when he said Brazil need- amazing,” Valcke said. “It was a what we are doing, we are doing ly process of renovating Rio’s tored in the hope that he can return for performed a brief, light running session ed a “kick up the backside” to get challenge but the challenge went well. We are just organising an fabled Maracana stadium Rebelo Italy’s next match - either the final or the Sunday before being accompanied off the World Cup preparations on track, well.” event - a major sporting event in said such investment was neces- third-place game. practice pitch by team trainers. said the Confederations Cup had Brazilian Minister of Sport Aldo the world. sary. Italy faces Spain on Thursday then the Also, midfielder Riccardo Montolivo been a great success. Rebelo said Brazil had a “special “Yes, we organised a Cup in “We could never modernise final and third-place games are scheduled underwent a cerebral scan after a knock to He also insisted it was not for commitment to the World Cup Brazil but with Brazil. “We are Brazilian football without having for June 30. Balotelli has been the Azzurri’s the head against Brazil although the tests FIFA to pass public judgement on and will look to host a celebration spending half a billion (dollars) on the proper stadiums,” said Rebelo. most explosive player in the tournament so were negative. Still, he will be evaluated the political situation in Brazil, far. He scored the winner in Italy’s 2-1 victo- over the next few days. Meanwhile, fullback as bright as the world and the accommodation. We are support- Rebelo also noted there were where more than a million people country expects it to be.” ing our own costs. We are making some unquantifiable benefits ry over Mexico, converted a penalty in the Ignazio Abate was sent home after dislocat- have protested against poor pub- 4-3 win over Japan and set up a goal for ing his right shoulder. Spain routed Italy 4-0 Looking even further ahead to money but we have a number of from hosting the event. lic services and corruption. include the 2016 Olympics which responsibilities. FIFA is a non prof- “This is much more than a Emanuele Giaccherini in the loss to Brazil. in their last meeting, last year’s European Valcke compared the Also, Balotelli has started as Italy’s lone Championship final.—AP Rio will host he said that the hope itable institution.” sports event - Germany (in 2006) Confederations Cup, a competi- was those two events would And he insisted FIFA actually wanted an event that would proj- tion for just eight teams com- improve life for the people of helps to bring in money. “We are ect an image of a reunited pared with 32 for the World Cup, Brazil. using our money to develop foot- Germany, leaving behind for Heat celebrate with parade to the Brazil side, who have hit “We want the World Cup and ball because that is our obligation good all the ghosts from the trau- form to reach the semi-finals after the Olympics to be a means of to do so,” Valcke told reporters ma and the tragedy of war, a through downtown Miami the legendary Pele said they were improving living conditions for adding FIFA had “the most trans- Germay presenting itself to the not good enough to win the the people and providing oppor- parent” accounting system avail- world free of memories and stig- MIAMI: Chris Bosh held the NBA champi- Spurs in this year’s finals for the third title event. “When the Cup started tunities for the country.” able and that its staff were not ma that German people do not onship trophy, LeBron James stood atop a overall for the Heat franchise. people in the Brazilian team were FIFA, along with the Brazilian spending their time being ferried deserve.”—AFP double-decker bus with a cigar in his James was the series MVP for the sec- asking about the qualities of the mouth, and Chris Andersen flapped his ond straight year, and won his fourth regu- government, has been the focus aound in luxury limousines. arms in a nod to his “Birdman” moniker. lar-season MVP award as well. “I’m hon- The NBA champion Miami Heat were in ored,” James said. “I’ve watched so many quite a mood to party yesterday. NBA Finals throughout my years, growing Argentinos Juniors avoid relegation Players, families, staff members and up as a kid, wanting to be a part of those friends crammed buses, flatbed trucks and moments. To go down as one of the great- BUENOS AIRES: Argentinos Lorenzo last year clear of danger. cars for the parade honoring the latest est Finals ever and to be a part of it is unbe- Juniors beat newly-crowned “I’ve got nothing but thanks for Heat championship, with the caravan lievable.” champions Newell’s Old Boys 1-0 this group of players, also the snaking its way through downtown Miami A rally inside the team’s home arena away to avoid relegation from the fans. We got together at the right before a huge crowd of fans. A crowd of up was scheduled for later Monday afternoon. to 400,000 was expected on a hot, steamy One vehicle carried a number of uniformed Argentine first division on the moment and we’re safe,” Caruso morning where the heat index reached the military personnel. The Heat have honored final day on Sunday. told reporters. mid-90s by 11 a.m. “It’s the ultimate,” military members before every home game The 1985 Libertadores Cup “I feel really emotional because James told Sun Sports, the Heat broadcast in Miami for the past several seasons. winners were helped by San the players made a huge partner, as he rode along the route. “It’s the Police reported no major problems early Martin’s 3-1 defeat at River Plate effort...They became men all of a ultimate. This is what I came down here, to on, and bomb- and drug-sniffing dogs that sent them back down to the sudden. “It’s an unhealthy job, be able to have a parade at the end of the were spotted working their way through second-tier Primera B Nacional you can’t believe how I suffered,” year. I’m extremely blessed, man. It doesn’t the crowd. City officials banned fans from after two seasons in the top flight. added Caruso, known for his ver- get any better than this.” carrying backpacks, though several were San Martin join Union and bosity in front of the cameras and Several players held super-soaker squirt spotted along the route and some people Independiente as the teams rele- microphones. guns and sprayed water on fans below, were searched randomly for security rea- gated after finishing in the bot- Independiente’s first relegation confetti blew through the air and dotted sons. The huge crowds and parking difficul- tom three of the relegation stand- was the biggest shock since fel- the streets, and bands blared as the team ty did not seem to take away from the fans’ ings, a separate table of teams’ low Buenos Aires giants River rolled past with horns honking. Heat man- celebratory mood. average points over three sea- Plate suffered the same fate two aging general partner Micky Arison and “It’s the excitement of something that sons. years ago. team president Pat Riley stood in the front doesn’t come around too often, even Substitute Pablo Hernandez Argentinos’ victory did not of one bus, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra - his though we’ve been lucky to experience it headed the only goal from a cor- dampen Newell’s fans’ celebra- championship cap turned backward - two years in a row,” said Heat fan Blake ner in the 86th minute as tions at their Marcelo Bielsa stadi- waved and clapped at fans, and Dwyane Thames, who made the trip down from Argentinos coach Ricardo Caruso um in Rosario after their team had Wade pointed at people along the route. Palm Beach County. Lombardi celebrated yet another secured the title in midweek with “All the fans that we’re seeing here is Some fans began arriving before sunrise who supported us throughout the whole Monday, and traffic into downtown was success as a specialist in steering a match to spare. season, man,” James said. “This is the least extremely heavy as people hoped to get teams clear of the drop. There were two championships we could do is ride through the city and close enough for a glimpse of the celebra- Caruso, often called in as a in the Argentine 2012/13 season, show our appreciation.” tion. “It hasn’t hit me yet,” James said. “This “fireman” by relegation-threat- “Inicial” and “Final”, with winners Miami became the sixth franchise in is unbelievable to be a part of such a great ened clubs, has previously steered Velez Sarsfield and Newell’s meet- NBA history to win consecutive champi- franchise and to be able to go back-to- Tigre, Quilmes, Racing Club, ing in a grand final in Mendoza onships, after topping the San Antonio back.”—AP Pablo Hernandez Newell’s and most recently San next Saturday.—Reuters Duke ends Gay set for title Moscow drought double

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WIMBLEDON: Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after winning the first set against Kristina Mladenovic of France during their Women’s first round singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships. — AP

WIMBLEDON: Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after a point lost against Belgium’s Steve Darcis during their men’s first round match. — AFP

WIMBLEDON: Belarus’s Victoria Azarenka falls on court during a point against Portugal’s Maria Joao Kohler during their women’s first round. — AFP

WIMBLEDON: Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Victor Hanescu of Romania during their Men’s first round singles match. — AFP ‘Shark’ takes bite off Nadal First ever loss for Spaniard in opening round

LONDON: Rafael Nadal suffered Wimbledon humiliation at the afternoon,” said Nadal. majors. The US Open champion will play Britain’s James Ward eventually triumphed 7-6 (7/5), 6-3. hands of Belgian world number 135 Steve Darcis yesterday, a “On grass, it’s difficult to adapt when you don’t have a or Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan in the next round. “It’s a good start. Sharapova and Williams had exchanged angry words in the shock first round defeat which instantly cleared the title paths chance to play on the surface before Wimbledon. “Darcis There are always nerves before the first match at a Grand run-up to the tournament with both players aiming verbal of Andy Murray and Roger Federer. deserved to win today.” Slam, especially here for me. I’m glad to get it out of the way volleys at each other’s love lives. Journeyman Darcis clinched a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 win Darcis, 29, and nicknamed ‘Shark’, had come into and keep improving,” said Murray, the runner-up to Federer “I’ve said everything that I wanted to say about the issue. to condemn the fifth-seed Spanish superstar to a first ever loss Wimbledon with just two wins under his belt on the tour all last year. Federer began his bid for a record eighth Wimbledon Wimbledon started. This is my work,” said Sharapova who next in the opening round of a major. year. “Nobody was expecting my win today. I don’t know what title with a 69-minute demolition of Victor Hanescu. Federer, meets Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher de Brito. It also came just two weeks after 12-time Grand Slam title to say. I’m really happy,” said Darcis, who has now matched his 31, swept to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win on Centre Court to celebrate Second seed Victoria Azarenka, a semi-finalist in 2011 and winner Nadal, the 2008 and 2010 Wimbledon champion, had best performance at the All England Club having reached the the 10th anniversary of his first triumph at the All England 2012, moved into second round, beating Portugal’s world celebrated a record eighth French Open crown. second round in 2009. Club. vThe seven-time champion Swiss fired 32 winners and number 106 Maria Joao Koehler 6-1, 6-2. The sensational result was the first time since Gustavo Nadal had won 43 of his 45 matches and seven titles since just six unforced errors as he clinched a sixth career victory The 23-year-old Belarusian, the reigning Australian Open Kuerten in 1997 that a French Open champion had lost in the his return to the tour in February after a seven-month injury over the 47th-ranked Romanian. champion, broke down in tears after suffering a worrying fall opening round at Wimbledon. lay-off to rest his notoriously suspect knees. “It’s the most special thing to be back on Centre Court,” in the second game of the second set on Court One as her Nadal’s last defeat to such a low-ranked player was to But he was flat-footed and half-hearted as Darcis fired 13 said Federer, playing in his 55th straight Grand Slam and seek- right leg gave way in her service action. Joachim Johansson, the world 690, at the 2006 Stockholm aces and 53 winners past the hapless Spaniard. Darcis will ing an 18th major. Azarenka collapsed in crippling pain before her match was Open. The defeat, which followed Nadal’s second round next face Poland’s Lukasz Kubot. “I am not sure how much better I could have played.” delayed by 10 minutes for her to have her right knee heavily shocker at the hands of Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at Second seeded Murray made history as the world number Federer next plays Sergiy Stakhovsky of the Ukraine for a strapped. Italian fifth seed Sara Errani slumped to a 6-3, 6-2 last year’s Wimbledon, brought to an end his 22-match win- two cruised into the second round with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory place in the last 32. defeat to Puerto Rican teenager Monica Puig. There were wins ning streak in 2013. over Germany’s Benjamin Becker. Women’s third seed Maria Sharapova put her bitter public for French sixth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as well 2010’s But he refused to blame his constant struggles with his Murray’s dominant display on Centre Court made him the feud with Serena Williams to one side to reach the second marathon men, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. In the women’s knees for defeat. “It’s not the right day (to discuss my knees). I most successful British man in Grand Slam history as he sur- round. The 2004 Wimbledon champion was given a stern test event, former world number ones, Caroline Wozniacki, Ana tried my best in every moment, but it was not possible this passed Fred Perry’s total of 106 matches won at the four by France’s Kristina Mladenovic but the Russian third seed Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic all progressed. — AFP Guardiola prepared for Russian cosmonauts to take torch to space Bayern pressure cooker MOSCOW: Russian cosmonauts will in November take the Olympic torch to the International Space Station and on a space walk ahead of MUNICH: Treble-winning Bayern Munich unveiled their me.” “Sometimes you take over a team on the way down... the 2014 winter games hosted in Sochi, Russia’s space agency new coach Pep Guardiola amid a media frenzy yesterday like in my first year as professional coach,” said Guardiola, announced yesterday. as the Bavarians prepare to extend their domination at flanked by club bosses Uli Hoeness, CEO Karl-Heinz The spectacular stunt will be the first time the Olympic torch has left home and in Europe. Rummenigge and sports director Matthias Sammer. The former Barcelona coach said he was ready to “This situation is completely different. It is a good the Earth’s atmosphere, and will be a dramatic curtain-raiser to the accept the challenge of coaching a team that has just thing it is different. I take over a team that played excep- games, which Russia is hosting in its Black Sea beach resort. played an outstanding season under Jupp Heynckes, win- tionally in the last season. They won three titles. This is the “No one has done this before us,” the head of Russia’s Olympic com- ning the domestic league and Cup double and topping it situation. When you are Bayern coach you a always have mittee, Dmitry Chernyshenko, said in a statement. off with the Champions League title. pressure to play well.” “When a Russian cosmonaut goes out into open space with the “I must accept the comparison,” Guardiola, dressed in a Guardiola said he would not be changing much in a Sochi 2014 torch, it will enter the history of the Olympic games and dapper three-piece grey suit and burgundy tie and speak- team that had just completed their most successful sea- show the whole world how our country is striving for new victories.” It ing in German throughout, told an overflowing news con- son in history and said it would be “arrogant” to talk about comes after Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield scored a huge hit on ference at the club’s Allianz Arena. “I have to be able to live the start of a new era. He also refused to comment on YouTube by performing a personalised version of David Bowie’s “Space with that. I am under pressure, of course, but I know this individual players, saying he still had to get to know the Oddity” while floating in the ISS in May. and I accept this challenge without fear and that is why I team and take a look a the club’s youth teams as well. Yesterday, Roscosmos chief Vladimir Popovkin handed the torch to am the coach,” he said. “You don’t need to be changing a lot of things in a venerated 79-year-old cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man ever to The 42-year-old Guardiola, who won 14 trophies in team that has just won four titles (including German take a spacewalk, who then handed it to the captain of the spaceship four years at Barcelona, is Bayern’s biggest signing for the Super Cup),” said the 42-year-old Spaniard. who will take it to the ISS, Mikhail Tyurin. coming season as they eye more silverware. He took a “I will try to continue with that high-level game that The Olympic torch will be taken up to the ISS in a manned Soyuz year out after leaving the Spanish club in 2012, spending Jupp Heynckes achieved. Everyone has their opinions spaceship in early November and then carried into open space by most of his time in New York. about playing football but it will only be little things we cosmonauts Oleg Kotov and Sergei Ryzansky, the Roscosmos agency “I am ready. My time in Barcelona was wonderful but I will be changing, really tiny.” needed to move on and Bayern gave me the possibility The arrival of Guardiola has sparked a frenzy among said. “For reasons of safety, it is not planned for the torch to be lit,” and I had to take it.” Bayern supporters with some 30,000 expected in the Roscosmos added, presumably referring to the torch’s voyage in “What I feel now is a gift, a blessing to be here to be team’s first training session on Wednesday, which had to the Soyuz. with Bayern and the very thought about me as the coach be moved to the stadium from their training grounds due The torch will then be returned to Earth by cosmonaut Fyodor is a gift,” added the Spaniard who has signed a three-year to the demand. “I am a bit nervous (about the hype) but Yurchikhin, who is currently on the ISS. Russia boasts that the route of contract. He said his first reason for accepting the Bayern this is Bayern,” said Guardiola. “They have won every title MUNICH: FC Bayern Munich new head coach Spanish its Olympic torch rally will be the longest ever, taking in 65,000 kilome- offer was the club’s players and history. “It is one of the and so it is normal expectations are high. During my time Josep Guardiola poses in the German Bundesliga First tres on transport ranging from planes to reindeer-drawn sledges. The world’s biggest clubs and the people who run the club as coach at Barcelona we had won everything. It is normal Division football club locker room inside the Allianz ISS orbits at a height of around 400 kilometres above Earth. — AFP know how to do it well and they took the decision to call that there will be interest.” — Reuters Arena. — AFP As banks eye Iraq, Citi plans office in Baghdad Page 22

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MADRID: Protesters gesture amid placards as they take part in a demonstration against budget cuts and plans to partly privatise medical services at Puerta de Alcala in Madrid yesterday.—AFP (See Page 23) World stocks plunge amid credit fears Credit conditions tighten in US, China

LONDON: Global stock markets reeled yes- the first time since August 2011. terday amid concerns that credit conditions Bond yields also rose in Europe’s finan- will tighten in the US and China, the world’s cially shaky countries, suggesting investors Regional markets two largest economies. are relatively more cautious about lending Shanghai’s stock index endured its them money despite the good returns they slip as global biggest loss in four years after the country’s provide. Spain’s 10-year bond yield was central bank allowed commercial rates to above 5 percent for the first time in three gloom weighs spike higher. Analysts say the move was months. part of an effort to curb the high level of Analysts at Moody’s Investors Service off-balance-sheet lending in China that said they saw the Chinese central bank’s MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS could threaten the country’s financial sta- action to allow lending rates to rise as “a bility. conscious decision” to curb credit growth. DUBAI: Regional bourses fell yesterday as renewed But the higher lending rates could also Moody’s added that a prolonged credit selling pressure on global shares sparked a profit-tak- hurt economic growth. The impact for crunch could threaten Chinese companies, ing spree, extending losses since the US Federal stock markets would be all the greater if “especially those in the private sector with Reserve said it would cut back a stimulus program. the US Federal Reserve tightens its own weak credit quality, because it heightens The US central bank’s plans and fears Chinese pol- ultra-loose monetary policy over the com- the risk that banks will scale back lending icy may be tightening sent the dollar sharply higher ing months, as it has signaled it would do to those companies.” Moody’s says that yesterday, while world shares extended last week’s so long as the US economy improves China’s central government finances dismal performance. according to its forecasts. remain strong, but that rapid credit growth Kuwait’s benchmark retreated 1.6 percent, while Mainland China’s Shanghai Composite and liabilities at the local level pose a threat Oman’s bourse lost 0.9 percent. Index plummeted 5 percent to 1,968.51 to growth. Saudi Arabia’s index, the largest regional market, while the smaller Shenzhen Composite Andrew Sullivan of Kim Eng Securities in fell 0.8 percent, cutting 2013 gains to 10.3 percent. Index plunged 6.1 percent to 881.87. Hong Kong said China’s new leaders want “I’m negative on Saudi for the summer months plus, BAGHDAD: An Iraqi man checks shares prices at the Iraq Stock Exchange in Baghdad. European stock markets closed lower credit to be available to keep the economy technically, the market is not looking good - volumes Citigroup Inc is set to become the first American bank to open an office under its own yesterday, with London’s FTSE 100 index of moving but not so much as to promote are not supporting it,” said Farooq Waheed, senior name in Baghdad, highlighting international financial firms’ growing interest in Iraq leading shares losing 1.42 percent to asset bubbles. “After six months in power, portfolio manager at Riyad Capital. a decade after the US-led invasion. — AP (See Page 22) 6,029.10 points. In Frankfurt the DAX 30 the new leadership is putting its policies in Saudi companies will kick off earnings season index fell 1.24 percent to 7,692.45 points, place. It’s signaling that credit is going to been pumping $85 billion into the financial shed 1.5 percent at 4,666.50. from mid-July, the market’s only near-term catalyst. while in Paris the CAC 40 dropped 1.71 per- remain tight,” Sullivan said. “All that is in line system every month and helped many In energy markets, benchmark oil con- Waheed said second-quarter earnings expectations cent to 3,595.63 points. with moving China from being an export stock indexes reach multiyear or record tract for August delivery was up 8 cents to for large-caps are not very positive. Indices for the Wall Street opened lower, with the Dow driven economy to being a domestic con- highs. Markets tumbled last week when $93.77 per barrel in electronic trading on heavyweight petrochemical and banking sectors fell Jones industrial down 1.6 percent to sumption economy.” Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the pro- the New York Mercantile Exchange. The con- 0.9 and 1.1 percent respectively. Long-term investors 14,563.29 and the S&P 500 down 1.7 per- The concerns over China’s credit market gram would likely slow down this year and tract fell $1.71 to close at $93.69 on Friday. In in Gulf markets however are holding positions in cent to 1,564.91. were magnified by existing worries that end in 2014. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong currencies, the euro fell to $1.3091 from selected stocks as dividend yields are attractive com- Government bond yields rose in the US access to money will tighten in the world’s Kong’s Hang Seng fell 2.2 percent to $1.3139 late Friday in New York. The dollar pared to other regions, analysts said. In the United and other big economies on expectations largest economy, the US. 19,813.98. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, the fell to 97.33 yen from 97.76 yen. Sampson Arab Emirates, Dubai’s index fell 1.9 percent to 2,256 that borrowing rates would not remain at Investors are concerned what will hap- regional heavyweight, fell 1.3 percent to reported from Bangkok. Joe McDonald in points, its third consecutive substantial drop, but it is their current lows for much longer. The US pen as the US Federal Reserve slows down 13,062.78. South Korea’s Kospi lost 1.3 per- Beijing and Fu Ting in Shanghai also con- still up 39 percent year-to-date. 10-year rate traded above 2.6 percent for its monetary stimulus program, which has cent to 1,799.01. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 tributed to this report. — AP Sunday’s drop triggered a bearish right triangle formed by the highs and lows since early June, sig- nalling the end of the rally that began in early April. The index is now testing minor support on the 38.2 percent retracement of the rally, but the triangle Islamic finance lobby plans regional network points lower, to near the 2,100-point area. “We’re heading into a corrective phase, which DUBAI: A Bahrain-based association countries,” he told Reuters. Addressing a major weakness in operate under clear rules to improve could go on for months,” said Bruce Powers, technical which lobbies on behalf of Islamic Founded in 1999 by the Jeddah- Islamic finance, a lack of well-trained the perceptions of consumers. analyst and corporate advisor at Orpheus Capital. finance says it plans to expand based Islamic Development Bank , professionals, CIBAFI plans to “In some cases, conventional “The more a rally is extended, the greater the chance beyond the Gulf, so that it can shape CIBAFI has 114 member institutions, expand its training and certification banks which offer Islamic windows of a sharp fall and this is happening now.” rules and practices in new markets including Egypt’s Faisal Islamic Bank, programs, which are currently dis- or Islamic transactions are trying to Powers said the dip, at a time when global mar- kets are under pressure, is not a surprise and the next as they grow. The General Council Kuwait Finance House and Bahrain- tributed through a network of over pull the financial products towards support level is at 2,038 points, followed by 1,929. for Islamic Banks and Financial based Al Baraka Banking Group. 30 agents in countries from Jordan their conventional ways of opera- “Given the acceleration in the drop, there’s a pretty Institutions (CIBAFI), a non-profit Saudi-Arabia’s National Commercial to France. “We hope to reach 50 tion,” Hafiz said, arguing this hin- good chance we will hit the 1,950 area.” In Abu organization headquartered in Bank joined last year. The Saudi-born agents by the end of 2014. Maybe dered consumers from distinguish- Dhabi, the benchmark dropped 1.1 percent, trim- Manama, has traditionally focused Hafiz, 62, said that for its long-term our training centre can be a separate ing between conventional and ming its 2013 gains to 34 percent. on neighboring countries, which health, the industry should focus as body - this is still in the develop- Islamic products. Weaker trading volumes helped UAE markets out- form a core market for the industry. much on improving the regulatory ment stage, it still needs two to “It may be owned partially or perform the drop on more liquid emerging market But Omar Hafiz, who took over environment as increasing its size. three years to develop,” Hafiz added. totally by a conventional bank, but a stocks in recent weeks. The emerging market index last year as secretary-general of the “It is not just a matter of licensing The body also plans to hold full separation technically and legally slumped 14.1 percent between May 22-June 21, body, said he was keen to enlarge its Islamic banks, but preparing a plat- forums in new markets for Islamic should be shown to consumers.” This when Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke fuelled expecta- geographic scope while engaging form for success for Islamic banking,” finance, including events in Morocco could improve the industry’s appeal tions it would scale back its bond-buying program. In national regulators more actively. he said. “We want to ensure competi- and Libya later this year. One of and eventually reduce the reliance on contrast, Abu Dhabi and Dubai gained 3.7 and 1.6 percent respectively in the same period. “We are trying to have a representa- tion between the conventional and CIBAFI’s key messages is that Islamic the Islamic window model in favor of Elsewhere, Doha’s index retreated 0.6 percent, its tive office in Tunisia, operating as a Islamic banking industry is in its best windows - units of conventional full-fledged operations, Hafiz said. seventh decline in the last eight sessions since the gateway to Africa, and also in shape, not inferior or second class, banks which offer Islamic financial “This is maybe a transitional time, not market hit a 57-month high.—Reuters Azerbaijan to reach central Asian but on the same level.” products and services - need to the end situation.” — Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 BUSINESS Tapie in custody over scandal linked to Lagarde

PARIS: French investigators yesterday of sports group Adidas. Tapie claimed payout, thus ensuring that Tapie would by the state in 1995 to settle the debt of that she had inherited the arbitration placed tycoon Bernard Tapie in custody that Credit Lyonnais had defrauded him get the cash in return for supporting her the then-struggling Credit Lyonnais idea from her predecessor at the finance as they prepared to interrogate him in a by intentionally undervaluing Adidas at boss, Nicolas Sarkozy, in his successful bank, which dealt with Tapie during the ministry. — AFP corruption probe that has embroiled IMF the time of the sale and that the state, as 2007 presidential election campaign. A legal dispute and through whom the chief Christine Lagarde. the bank’s principal shareholder, should source close to the investigation said cash payout was made. Tapie, who can be held for up to four compensate him. Lagarde was responsi- Richard told them that Tapie was present The International Monetary Fund’s days without charge, was to be ques- ble for referring the issue to a three-man at a meeting at the Elysee palace in 2007. executive board has repeatedly tioned over a 400-million-euro ($525 mil- arbitration panel, which ruled in Tapie’s The IMF chief was questioned for two expressed confidence in Lagarde and lion) state payout he received in 2008 favor. Three people have been charged days in May about her role in the affair. said there is no reason for her to step when Lagarde was France’s finance min- over the scandal since May, including She was not placed under formal aside from her duties while the corrup- ister. A combative Tapie played down the Stephane Richard, the head of telecom- investigation-the French equivalent of tion case is being concluded. That stance procedure. munications giant Orange, for organized being charged in other legal systems-but will inevitably be tested should Lagarde “I don’t give a damn,” he told Europe 1 fraud. she remains what is termed an “assisted be placed under formal investigation. radio earlier yesterday. “I’m not worried. I The company’s board has however witness”, which means judges can sum- Critics of Lagarde’s decision to send the cannot imagine what they could find.” voted to let Richard remain boss and mon her for further interrogation at any Tapie case to arbitration say that, even if The cash payout to Tapie, who served French President Francois Hollande has time. One member of the arbitration there was no shady motive, she should a prison sentence for match-fixing dur- expressed strong backing for him. The panel, Pierre Estoup, 86, was placed not have run the risk of the state being ing his time as the president of France’s French state is a major shareholder in under formal investigation on the same forced to pay compensation to a convict- PARIS: A picture taken on September biggest football club, Olympique de Orange. Richard was Lagarde’s chief of charge as Richard. ed criminal who was bankrupt at the 10, 2008 in Paris shows French busi- Marseille, related to a dispute between staff when, in 2008, she sanctioned the Also charged on the same count was time. Lagarde has always maintained nessman Bernard Tapie attending a the businessman and partly state-owned payout to Tapie. Lagarde is suspected of Jean-Francois Rocchi, former president that she acted in the best public interest hearing of the financial commission of bank Credit Lyonnais over his 1993 sale having rigged the process that led to the of the CDR, an ad hoc structure created and her supporters have pointed out the National Assembly. — AFP As banks eye Iraq, Citi plans office in Baghdad Financial firms show growing interest in Iraq

BAGHDAD: Citigroup Inc is set to become the Islamic Bank, one of the largest banks in the oil- to take that next step to full-scale banking in a first American bank to open an office of its own rich United Arab Emirates, opened its first out- better informed way.” The bank says the in Baghdad, highlighting financial firms’ growing post in Baghdad last year. Baghdad outpost may be followed by additional interest in Iraq a decade after the US-led 2003 Iraq is slowly showing signs of economic representative offices in the southern oil hub of invasion. Executives say the representative office development, with new hotels, restaurants and Basra and the Kurdish regional capital Irbil in the Citi has received preliminary approval for will car dealerships popping up. But it remains a north of the country. Citi already counts as help support its corporate customers in Iraq and challenging place to do business. More than clients many of the large international oil com- act as a liaison for companies looking to do busi- 2,000 people have been killed in bombings and panies that have been brought in to develop ness there. British bank Standard Chartered is other violent attacks since the start of April in Iraq’s vast oil reserves, he said. The bank is also also making a push in Iraq with plans to open the worst outburst of violence in five years. And advising Kuwaiti telecommunications provider branches in three cities. the country is politically volatile. Iraq’s long-serv- Zain as it gets ready to list shares of its Iraqi “Essentially what we are doing is following ing central bank governor was abruptly operations on the Iraq Stock Exchange. Another our clients,” said Mayank Malik, Citi’s chief execu- removed from his post in October following a Iraqi telecom, Asiacell, raised nearly $1.3 billion tive for Jordan and Iraq, ahead of an official probe into alleged financial wrongdoing. when it floated shares on the small stock LAHORE: Pakistani farmers harvest sun flowers at a field in Lahore yesterday. announcement yesterday. “We see this as a giant Citi’s Iraq country head, Dennis Flannery, who exchange in February. It was one of the Middle Pakistan’s cash-strapped government has set a target of 4.4 percent economic waking up. ... The time to enter is now. It’s not was previously the US Treasury Department’s East’s biggest stock offerings in years. Britain’s growth for the coming fiscal year, the finance minister said, while promising new when everything has been done.” representative at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Standard Chartered, meanwhile, is working on measures to tackle crippling power cuts. — AFP Iraq has struggled to attract interest from described Iraq’s unpredictability and instability plans to open bank branches in Baghdad, Basra Western companies outside of the oil sector in as “part of the landscape” of the country. and Irbil. Its reasons are similar to Citi’s. the 10 years since US-led forces toppled dictator “The economic engine is still humming along. “We need to be on the ground to support our Saddam Hussein. Security and political instabili- We haven’t seen any reason to alter our strategy,” global network clients in industries such as pow- Win one of 3 major cash ty remain major concerns, and corruption within he said. At a cafe inside Baghdad’s heavily forti- er, oil, telecoms and construction,” spokesman the top-heavy statist economy is deeply fied Green Zone, Citi’s Malik and Flannery Piers Townsend said. prizes in Gulf Bank’s entrenched. Even so, foreign banks see opportu- described the new office as the start of a broad- Saleh Mahoud Salman, the director of admin- nities as Iraq’s economy opens up on the back of er relationship with Iraq that could lead to bank istration at the Central Bank of Iraq, was unable Al Danah draw an oil boom. The World Bank expects Iraq’s econ- branches down the road. The office itself will to say when the companies’ operating licenses omy to grow by 9 percent this year, compared start out small and will be located outside the would be issued. He welcomed the banks’ inter- KUWAIT: Gulf Bank advises all its Al- draw will be held on 9 January 2014, with just over 2 percent for the global economy confines of the Green Zone, a sprawling complex est in Iraq, saying they could help “develop the Danah customers to increase their announcing winners of KD50,000, as a whole. Last year Iraq became the second- of government buildings and embassies sealed economy and push the banking sector forward.” deposits and prospective customers to KD250,000 and the Al-Danah million- largest oil producer in OPEC, and now churns off from the rest of the city by blast walls and Even as Citi and Standard Chartered push open an Al-Danah account by June 30th aire. out more than 3 million barrels of crude a day. heavily armed soldiers backed by tanks. “There’ll into Iraq under their own brands, British banking to enhance their chances of winning one Al-Danah allows customers to win Iraq’s financial system is dominated by state- be next steps,” Flannery said. “It’s important to giant HSBC is considering an exit of its 70 per- of the major cash prizes of KD500,000, cash prizes and simultaneously encour- owned banks, though lenders from nearby collect information, to learn better what the cent stake in Iraq’s Dar es Salaam Investment KD125,000 and KD25,000 in the third Al- ages them to save. The more money countries including Iran and Lebanon have market is all about, to learn the good parts, the Bank as part of a wider review of its global oper- Danah quarterly prize draw for 2013. Any saved and the longer it is in the account, opened branches since the war. Abu Dhabi bad parts, everything. ... And that will enable us ations. —AP withdrawal before the closing date of the more chances individuals stand to June 30, 2013 would reduce chances of win. To qualify for the next quarterly Al winning. Danah draw, account holders must main- Opening an Al-Danah account is easy, tain a minimum deposit of KD200 in their WB lauds Oman’s economic efforts and Gulf Bank encourages everyone in accounts. Kuwait to either open an account or for Customers can open an account by MUSCAT: A recent World Bank viding land ownership invest- tious project to transform its tion in achieving the electronic customers to increase their deposits to either visiting one of Gulf Bank’s 56 report titled “Transforming Arab ment, facilitating access to mod- economy and society befitting the goals and services that the gov- maximize their chances of winning. Al- branches, transfer online, or call the Economies: Traveling the ern products, and providing cut- era of developed information ernment will begin providing in Danah 2013 draw lineup includes daily Customer Contact Center on 1805805 for Knowledge and Innovation Road” ting-edge educational and health technology that is now called the near future. draws (two winners per working day assistance and guidance. Customers can praised the Sultanate of Oman’s care services, all of which aim to National IT Strategy (Digital Oman The National Committee for each receive KD1000). also log on to www.e-gulfbank.com, Gulf package of reforms to transform create a suitable social and eco- Strategy), the report added. Information Technology has been Al-Danah’s 3rd quarterly draw will be Bank’s website, to find all the information the knowledge economy, repre- nomic environment for a shift The strategy covers all areas of formed in 1998 with the aim of held on 26 September (KD500,000, regarding Al-Danah or any of the Bank’s sented in a combination of pre- towards a knowledge-based econ- knowledge, human economic developing an institutional frame- KD125,000, and KD25,000) and the final products and services. operating policies. omy. potential for knowledge synthesis, work that contributes to the trans- The reforms also include pro- Oman has adopted an ambi- and speed and efficiency of opera- formation of knowledge. —KUNA EXCHANGE RATES

Irani Riyal 0.273 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Guinea Franc 0.0000443 0.0000503 Commercial Bank of Kuwait Hg Kong Dollar 0.0342247 0.0373247 GCC COUNTRIES Indian Rupee 0.0047508 0.0048158 US Dollar/KD .2770000 .2880000 Saudi Riyal 75.990 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Indonesian Rupiah 0.0000237 0.0000289 GB Pound/KD .4310000 .4470000 Qatari Riyal 78.299 US Dollar 283.750 Jamaican Dollars 0.0028506 0.0038508 Euro .3680000 .3760000 Omani Riyal 740.160 Canadian Dollar 280.895 Japanese Yen 0.0028410 0.0030210 Swiss francs .3020000 .3170000 Bahraini Dinar 756.880 Sterling Pound 445.920 Kenyan Shilling 0.0032714 0.0035014 Canadian Dollar .2780000 .2920000 UAE Dirham 77.605 Euro 380.130 Malaysian Ringgit 0.0842790 0.0912790 Australian DLR .2940000 .3020000 Swiss Frank 300.705 Nepalese Rupee 0.0028596 0.0030596 Indian rupees .0040000 .0069000 ARAB COUNTRIES Bahrain Dinar 751.230 Pakistan Rupee 0.0028584 0.0028984 Egyptian Pound - Cash 39.200 Sri Lanka Rupee .0020000 .0035000 Philippine Peso 0.0060597 0.0065297 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.048 UAE Dirhams 77.230 Sierra Leone 0.0000729 0.0000759 UAE dirhams .0771240 .0778990 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.329 Qatari Riyals 77.885 Bahraini dinars .7513970 .7589480 Tunisian Dinar 175.400 Saudi Riyals 75.630 Singapore Dollar 0.2200755 0.2260755 Jordanian dinar .3930000 .4110000 Jordanian Dinar 402.420 Jordanian Dinar 399.990 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.0021720 0.0022140 Saudi riyals .0720000 .0770000 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.912 Egyptian Pound 39.942 Thai Baht 0.0087723 0.0093723 Omani riyals .7366120 .7440150 Syrian Lier 3.096 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.223 Egyptian pounds .0370000 .0440000 Morocco Dirham 34.319 Indian Rupees 4.857 Arab Pakistani Rupees 2.877 Bahraini Dinar 0.7503375 0.7588375 CUSTOMER TRANSFER RATES EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Bangladesh Taka 3.643 Egyptian Pound 0.0381014 0.0401314 US Dollar/KD .2841000 .2862000 US Dollar Transfer 284.850 Philippines Pesso 6.561 Ethiopeanbirr 0.0127898 0.0192898 GB Pound/KD .4338920 .4370990 Euro 378.000 Cyprus pound 696.050 Ghanaian Cedi 0.1450613 0.1468513 Euro .3707360 .3734770 Sterling Pound 443.230 Japanese Yen 4.000 Iranian Riyal 0.0000793 0.0000798 Swiss francs .3043390 .3065880 Canadian dollar 275.220 Thai Bhat 9.785 Iraqi Dinar 0.0001778 0.0002378 Turkish lira 147.100 Canadian dollars .2795430 .2816100 Syrian Pound 4.055 Jordanian Dinar 0.3968289 0.4043289 Swiss Franc 308.110 Danish Kroner .0497330 .0501010 Nepalese Rupees 3.325 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Australian Dollar 265.480 Lebanese Pound 0.0001750 0.0001950 Swedish Kroner .0443660 .0446940 US Dollar Buying 283.650 Malaysian Ringgit 95.150 Australian dlr .2963730 .2985640 Moroccan Dirhams 0.0222390 0.0462390 Nigerian Naira 0.0012130 0.0018480 Hong Kong dlr .0365940 .0368650 GOLD Bahrain Exchange Company Singapore dlr .2291130 .2308060 20 Gram 248.000 Omani Riyal 0.7300286 0.7410286 Japanese yen .0029600 .0028810 10 Gram 125.500 Qatar Riyal 0.0777095 0.0784925 Indian Rs/KD .0000000 .0052870 5 Gram 65.000 CURRENCY BUY SELL Saudi Riyal 0.0751467 0.0757867 Sri Lanka rupee .0000000 .0022880 Europe Sudanese Pounds 0.0461426 0.0466926 Pakistan rupee .0000000 .0029190 British Pound 0.4333862 0.4423862 Syrian Pound 0.0027430 0.0029630 Bangladesh taka .0000000 .0036810 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Czech Korune 0.0066804 0.0186804 Tunisian Dinar 0.1740625 0.1800625 UAE dirhams .0773800 .0779520 Danish Krone 0.0465862 0.0515862 UAE Dirhams 0.0758409 0.0772909 Bahraini dinars .7538810 .7594530 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Euro 0.3699962 0.3774962 Yemeni Riyal 0.0012801 0.0013801 Jordanian dinar .0000000 .4048090 Australian Dollar 266.58 266.000 Norwegian Krone 0.0436254 0.0488254 Scottish Pound 0.4307440 0.4382440 Saudi Riyal/KD .0757800 .0763400 Canadian Dollar 275.63 275.000 Al Mulla Exchange Omani riyals .7382100 .7436660 Swiss Franc 310.16 310.000 Swedish Krona 0.0395474 0.0445474 Philippine Peso .0000000 .0069870 Euro 377.86 380.000 Swiss Franc 0.3009076 0.3079076 US Dollar 285.10 287.800 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Sterling Pound 441.75 445.000 Australasia US Dollar 285.150 Australian Dollar 0.2534400 0.2654400 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Japanese Yen 2.97 3.000 Euro 377.000 New Zealand Dollar 0.2137168 0.2237168 Pound Sterling 441.750 Bangladesh Taka 3.684 3.700 Uganda Shilling 0.0001119 0.0001119 ASIAN COUNTRIES Indian Rupee 4.777 5.110 Canadian Dollar 274.150 Japanese Yen 2.950 Japanese Yen 2.910 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.216 2.800 America Indian Rupee 4.775 Indian Rupees 4.810 Nepali Rupee 2.986 3.600 Canadian Dollar 0.2663205 0.2753205 Egyptian Pound 40.155 Pakistani Rupees 2.876 Pakistani Rupee 2.888 2.990 Srilankan Rupees 2.207 Colombian Peso 0.0001452 0.0001632 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.210 Nepali Rupees 2.990 UAE Dirhams 77.69 78.200 US Dollars 0.2831500 0.2853000 Bangladesh Taka 3.660 Singapore Dollar 225.000 Bahraini Dinar 758.81 760.700 Philippines Peso 6.520 Hongkong Dollar 36.724 Egyptian Pound 40.15 40.200 Asia Pakistan Rupee 2.886 Bangladesh Taka 3.652 Jordanian Dinar 405.76 410.900 Bangladesh Taka 0.0036301 0.0036851 Bahraini Dinar 759.150 Philippine Peso 6.500 Omani Riyal 741.44 747.600 Cape Vrde Escudo 0.0031651 0.0033951 UAE Dirham 77.550 Thai Baht 9.144 Qatari Riyal 78.73 79.100 Chinese Yuan 0.0455360 0.0505360 Saudi Riyal 76.150 Malaysian ringgit 94.271 Eritrea-Nakfa 0.0164867 0.0195867 Saudi Riyal 76.16 76.400 *Rates are subject to change Irani Riyal 0.271 TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 BUSINESS Spain resists pressure for swift moves on banks Govt explores options on sale: Minister MADRID: Spain’s economy minister said yesterday he would not be pushed into selling two nationalized banks too quickly or too cheaply as bankers press the government to act to resolve the lingering problems of its financial system. Bankers say that Spain must pump more funds into some of the lenders it bailed out last year using EU aid and its own money if it hopes to sell them soon, with the government’s options for recovering some of the investment narrowing. BEIJING: A Chinese woman (left) carries a bag of vegetables as she walks in Beijing A recent government-commis- yesterday. The World Bank has recently slashed its growth forecast for China’s econ- sioned report on the sector by invest- omy this year to 7.7 percent from 8.4 percent, warning of a potential “sharp” slow- ment bank Nomura and consultancy down triggered by a fall in investment. —AFP McKinsey suggested quickly selling Catalunya Banc and NCG Banco before their assets deteriorate fur- China CB urges lenders ther, two banking sources said. Economy Minister Luis de Guindos to manage liquidity said yesterday that the government was exploring all options for the sale BEIJING: China’s central bank has urged terday, with the seven-day repurchase agree- of the two banks, although he said lenders in the country to strengthen liquidity ment rate-a benchmark for interbank borrow- there was no rush. “The buyers management, according to an official note ing costs - falling to 7.58 percent on a weight- always try to give the impression that published yesterday, in a sign Beijing does ed-average basis, from 9.25 percent at things are worth less than what they not intend to loosen policy despite a recent Friday’s close, according to Dow Jones are... We are convinced that these entities have value,” de Guindos told credit crunch. Newswires. “The worries (over liquidity) have MADRID: Protesters hold a banner and placards as they take part in a demonstration against budget cuts COPE radio yesterday. “Currently, overall liquidity in the domestic now escalated to worries over a potential and plans to partly privatize medical services at Puerta de Alcala in Madrid yesterday. Several thousands “We have to do it at the right banking system is at a reasonable level,” said Chinese financial crisis,” Shen Jun, a Shanghai- of Spanish healthcare workers, many wearing white lab coats, marched in Madrid yesterday and other moment and the process must be the statement dated June 17 that was issued based analyst with BOC International, said. Spanish cities against budget cuts and plans to outsource the management of six of 20 large public hospi- competitive... We have five years to to banks across the country. It was the first But he stressed that the central bank tals and of 27 health centers of the 270 in the region. — AFP public comment by the People’s Bank of statement indicates authorities will likely stay do it, there’s no need to rush. I know China since interbank borrowing costs spiked on the sidelines and let banks deal with the there are some that want it to go over deep public spending cuts. domestic property crash, it has the analysis of projected losses under to record highs in recent weeks, raising con- issue on their own. “The central bank’s stance quickly.” It would also bring the money option to draw down more of a 100 new provisioning rules. cerns over a potential cash crisis amid an of sitting it out in fact shows that it is taking Barcelona-based Catalunya Banc spent on saving Catalunya Banc clos- billion euro aid line from Europe. For comparison, liquidating already slowing Chinese economy. Chinese the initiative to squeeze out bubbles (from and NCG Banco, from the northern er to its cost of liquidation. Under the While Bankia, the biggest lender in Catalunya would have cost 17.8 bil- shares slumped 5.30 percent yesterday in the financial system),” he said. China’s econo- region of Galicia, together worth less terms of the European bailout, Spain state hands, became a symbol of lion euros, the bank disclosed in a response to the publication of the statement. my, a crucial driver of global growth, expand- than 10 percent of the Spanish mar- cannot spend more on capitalising a Spain’s financial turmoil when it stock market filing this month. It has Policy makers had refrained from injecting ed 7.8 percent in 2012 — its slowest pace in ket, were among the biggest recipi- bank than it would on winding it needed a 22.5 billion euro rescue received 12 billion euros in state aid more liquidity-owing to fears about a growth 13 years-and recorded a surprisingly weak 7.7 ents of the 41 billion euros ($55 bil- down. “There is interest in these barely a year after listing, Catalunya so far. The bank made a loss of 18.5 of bad debt-which has in turn weighed on percent expansion in the first quarter this lion) Madrid took from Brussels in aid banks,” one senior Madrid investment Banc has turned into the govern- million euros in the first quarter of the economy. In the statement, the central year, well below forecasts. last year. Fernando Restoy, deputy banker said. “But that interest is at a ment’s most immediate problem. 2013 and its loans in arrears rose to bank repeated Premier Li Keqiang’s previous Goldman Sachs yesterday revised down its head of Spain’s central bank, opened price which is very different to where Spain aborted its last attempt to 9.91 percent of outstanding loans calls to “make active use of existing funds” to forecast for China’s economic growth to 7.4 the door on Friday to an asset protec- the government’s price is. Buyers sell Catalunya Banc in March when at the end of March from 9.39 per- support the economy. percent from the previous 7.8 percent for tion scheme to speed up the sale of essentially want to get money to buy those interested - some of Spain’s cent at end December. The average It asked lenders to “prudently manage liq- 2013, citing tight liquidity in the banking sys- the banks, although he repeated the them, as bank acquisitions in Spain healthier lenders - requested govern- for the whole Spanish sector was uidity risks that may result from overly fast tem. The government has set a growth target government’s view that they do not have been more sour than sweet as ment-funded schemes to protect 10.5 percent - compared to less credit asset expansion”. “All financial institu- for 2013 of 7.5 percent, the same as last year’s, need more capital. norms keep changing and provision- them against future losses, or other than 7 percent in the euro-zone. tions should... maintain credit growth at a sta- as it looks to retool its economic model from Bankers say potential bidders are ing needs keep rising.” types of aid. Two financial sources NCG Banco returned to profit in the ble and moderate level,” it added. It also exports to domestic consumption. Zhang demanding guarantees against loss- No formal process to sell the familiar with the lender’s accounts same period, but its bad debt ratio urged large commercial lenders to “cooperate Zhiwei, a Hong Kong-based economist with es, or more capital, even though the banks is yet underway, several said bidders have identified addition- grew to 14.4 percent at the end of with the central bank to stabilize the market”. Nomura International, said the central bank’s banks are now mostly cleansed of the bankers familiar with their situation al losses of between 3 billion and 4 March from 13.5 percent in The rates banks charge to borrow from each announcement suggested authorities would soured property assets that nearly said, although informal conversations billion euros at the bank due to sour- December. It has made some other eased on Friday after jumping into dou- tolerate slowing economic growth and would felled them. with investors are taking place. ing loans to households and compa- progress shedding assets, however, ble figures on Thursday amid rumours the not loosen credit policy. But pumping extra funds into the Spain has spent over 75 billion nies. and is close to clinching the sale of central bank had pressured lenders to release “We believe these statements suggest that banks would hinder Spain’s attempts euros to help 14 banks in the past A spokeswoman for the bank parts of its branch networks outside funds. the central bank’s policy stance remains to slash its deficit in a prolonged four years. With many still facing big denied it faced a 3 to 4 billion euro Galicia, a source close to the bank Liquidity conditions further alleviated yes- tight,” he said. —AFP recession, as it faces public anger hurdles as they recover from 2008’s hole but said it had not conducted said. —Reuters Investors assured about post-Mandela S Africa

LONDON: International investors of a conference held to launch a prudent fiscal stance as finance minis- need not worry about South Africa’s report on the validity of an annual ter, now oversees the National future when senior statesman Nelson World Bank business survey. Manuel Development Plan, a blue-print for Mandela eventually dies, as his legacy noted that Mandela’s health had been future development. The plan has will be safeguarded, Planning deteriorating - his last public appear- been under fire from union leaders Minister Trevor Manuel said yester- ance was in July 2010 - so his role is and communists who have attacked day. already diminished. it for placing too much emphasis on The 94-year old Mandela, the “It is a deep and profound tragedy private capital. country’s first black president, is criti- but one that in many ways we have Manuel said the plan would be cally ill with a lung infection, a huge been close to and thinking about for debated and he predicted that in concern for South Africa’s 53 million many months ... but over the past coming months there would be people who revere him as the archi- year he hasn’t been able to play the advances on several fronts such as tect of peaceful transition to democ- advisory role of a patriarch,” he said. with civil service, education and on racy in 1994 after three centuries of “It is up to us (to see) his legacy lives anti-corruption. But he said the plan white rule. on. Whether he is physically here or would be implemented. But many investors and econo- not, it is his legacy we have to pro- “Even as we work through all these mists also fear that the death of tect.” Mandela’s illness has coincided issues, there is no holding off on the Mandela, often considered the moral with a storm of events for South plan until some cataclysmic event compass of the ruling ANC party, will Africa, which is seeing investors flee happens.” Manuel, meanwhile, said it embolden the ANC’s radical elements, its bond markets as domestic worries was natural that South Africa, like such as those who criticize him for over chronic labor unrest coincide other emerging markets, was feeling making too many concessions to the with a withdrawal of liquidity by the the impact of the Fed’s stimulus with- white minority or others who call for US Federal Reserve. drawal process. nationalising the giant mining indus- Many have criticized the govern- “It’s a fact, there are very few safe try. “There have been concerns ment for lack of progress in imple- havens left. There was a time South expressed, unjustifiably, about what menting key reforms in an economy Africa was seen as one of the safe happens when Nelson Mandela is no which is grappling with shortages of havens.... We will continue to see peri- longer with us,” Manuel, a respected power, poor healthcare and high ods of uncertainty, but at some point former finance minister, told Reuters. unemployment. people will start looking for value,” he He was speaking on the sidelines Manuel, who was known for his added. — Reuters In crisis times, frontier stocks hold on to long-haul investors LONDON: Hard to enter and hard to stretched. Part of the allure for asset ing to Datastream, where 1 indicates leave, frontier stock markets from managers is that these markets stand full correlation. While larger markets Bulgaria to Pakistan have attracted to benefit from growth fuelled by nat- have dropped in the past few weeks, investors who are in for the long haul, ural resources and young populations some frontier markets have climbed. keeping them clear of the worst of the with increasing spending power. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar have markets storm. While they may not be easy stocks gained after MSCI this month upgrad- While these less-developed emerg- to trade, investors know that and ed the United Arab Emirates and ing markets suffer from a lack of liq- accept the risk in view of the long- Qatar to its flagship emerging market uidity, with buyers and sellers strug- term rewards. “Markets do not tend to index, against which $1.4 trillion is gling to match up at times, that can move. Investors understand this is benchmarked. be a bonus when nervous investors much more of a long-term bet,” said Other frontier markets which have are dashing for the exits elsewhere. Philip Poole, head of global strategy at performed well this year include off- More liquid emerging market HSBC Asset Management. index plays like Saudi Arabia and Iraq. stocks have slumped 15 percent since While emerging market stocks are Templeton, which manages $4 billion May 22, when US Federal Reserve down 16 percent this year, frontier in frontier market assets, where many Chairman Ben Bernanke fuelled markets are up more than 10 percent, frontier funds only total $100-200 mil- expectations the Fed will scale back although they did underperform last lion, has a 12 percent exposure to its bond-buying program, reducing year. Frontier equity funds have seen Saudi Arabia in its frontiers fund. the appeal of high-yielding assets. buoyant inflows of nearly $3 billion “If you have a long-term invest- Those stocks plummeted last week this year, according to Boston-based ment horizon of 10 years or more, you after the Fed laid out a timetable for fund tracker EPFR - nearly half of all cannot ignore (frontier markets),” said withdrawing the stimulus, with con- emerging-plus-frontier fund inflows. Carlos von Hardenberg, frontier stocks cern about China’s economy and One advantage of frontier market fund manager at Templeton. interbank funding adding further stocks is that they tend to be less cor- Frontier market fans say their index pressure. Frontier stocks, in contrast, related with both global markets and is more heavily weighted than the have fallen only 3 percent since May each another, making them an attrac- energy-heavy emerging markets 22, outperforming even the S&P 500 , tive diversification play. index to growth stocks in consumer although Nigerian stocks fell 6 per- The MSCI Pakistan index, for exam- goods and financial services, which cent in one week this month when ple, has only a 0.55 correlation with cater for the rising middle class in valuations were seen as over- the MSCI Kazakhstan index , accord- these economies. —Reuters BUSINESS TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 Commodities slip on US monetary policy, China

LONDON: Gold and copper prices fell yester- as though demand will slow. Gold is vulnerable high, signaling a sharp rise in risk aversion. level. That came after interest rates for short- dropped to the lowest since late May, weighed day and oil prices languished as the prospect to the prospect of rising interest rates. “There Spot gold was down 1 percent at $1,281.84 term funds in China spiked last week. down by near-perfect growing conditions of slower growth in China and the US central are two major focus points in the market at an ounce at 1032 GMT, taking its losses for the Brent crude oil dropped to a low of $99.82 a across the US grain belt. bank’s plans to rein in monetary stimulus wor- present the Fed reducing QE early, and uncer- year to 23 percent, as fresh strength in the dol- barrel yesterday and was later flat at $100.94. Chicago Board of Trade new-crop ried investors. tainties about what the latest spike in short lar added to pressure exerted by talk of an end US oil was little changed at $93.62 a barrel. December corn fell as low as $5.44-1/4 a Brent crude oil prices slipped below $100 a term Chinese interest rates can lead to,” Saxo to ultra-loose US monetary policy. “Given the grave concerns about the Chinese bushel, the lowest since June 18. July wheat barrel to their lowest in three weeks, copper hit Bank vice president Ole Hansen said. “Both The Fed gave the clearest signal yet late last economy oil bulls are running for the exit,” oil eased 0.9 percent to $6.91-3/4 a bushel after a near three-year low and gold fell more than 1 crude oils (are) stuck in ranges, with an expect- Wednesday that it was considering reining in broker PVM said in a note. “This week has not climbing to its highest since June 5 last week. percent as investors turned to the safe haven ed pick-up in demand over the coming quarter its quantitative easing. The policy has benefit- started in an upbeat mood and the chances of November soybeans eased 0.9 percent to of the US dollar. The US Federal Reserve has together with geo-political worries supporting, ed bullion in recent years by keeping interest further misery are a real possibility unless the $12.61-1/2 a bushel, having earlier hit their signaled it might rein in its quantitative easing while Fed and China pulls the other way,” he rates at rock bottom and stoking inflation Chinese central bank quickly intervenes.” lowest since May 28. policy while comments from the Chinese cen- said. “Gold price action looks horrible.” fears, and was a key factor sending gold prices Three-month copper on the London Metal Coffee and sugar rose and cocoa prices held tral bank have stoked fears it could keep mon- Waning appetite for higher risk assets to record highs in September 2011. Exchange fell to its lowest since July 2010 at steady, consolidating after last week’s sharp ey tight, slowing growth. prompted a drop in European stock markets China’s central bank meanwhile fuelled $6,613 a ton, and was later down 2.4 percent at declines. July raw sugar on ICE was up 25 cents The United States and China are the world’s after Asian shares slid to 9-1/2 month lows concerns it could keep money tight, sparking a $6,656. The metal lost nearly 4 percent last at 16.99 cents per lb. September arabica coffee top two economies and biggest consumers of overnight, while the dollar index climbed. The slowdown in growth, yesterday after it said liq- week in its biggest weekly loss since mid-April. futures on ICE were up 0.5 percent at $1.1985 crude oil and copper so prices suffer if it looks Euro STOXX 50 Volatility index hit a four-month uidity in its financial system is at a “reasonable” Wheat prices eased and Chicago corn slid to a per lb, while September cocoa futures were flat near one-week low yesterday while soybeans at $2,151 a ton. — Reuters

HUAIBEI: A stock investor reacts near a board displaying stock prices at a brokerage house in Huaibei in central China’s Anhui province yesterday. Global stock markets reeled yester- day with Shanghai’s index enduring its biggest loss in four years, after China allowed com- mercial lending rates to soar in a move analysts said was aimed at curbing a booming underground lending industry. —AP Big farms set to lose in EU subsidy shake-up

LUXEMBOURG: European Union negotiators example industrial-scale grain producers in gathered yesterday for talks to finalize reforms of France’s Paris basin. the bloc’s 50 billion euro-a-year farm policy that The change could see the subsidies paid to could remove almost half of the subsidies now some of Europe’s biggest grain and livestock given to some of its largest grain and livestock farmers cut by up to 40 percent, EU officials said. producers. Many of the proposals are meant to “This is a major issue for some governments. make the 50-year-old common agricultural policy You’re talking about taking money away from (CAP) more fair and environmentally friendly, to some farmers and giving it to others, which politi- justify the huge sums paid to farmers each year. cally is very sensitive,” said one EU official But critics say EU politicians plan to reverse involved in the talks. some of the progress made in previous CAP As a result, France is leading a push to let gov- reforms and the proposals could harm Europe’s ernments continue linking up to 13 percent of food security. Representatives from EU govern- total subsidies to output, which some opponents ments, the European Parliament and the say goes against the spirit of recent reforms. European Commission will hold two days of talks Governments oppose a mandatory cap on in Luxembourg to agree the likely shape of the annual payments to individual farms of 300,000 reform, before reconvening in Brussels tomorrow euros, which would also see the biggest and most to seek a final deal. efficient producers lose out. The limit is backed Some of the toughest issues in the reform by the European Parliament and the Commission. were agreed by EU leaders in February, including There is disagreement over the deadline for the overall size of the farm budget and the share abolishing EU sugar production quotas, blamed each country will receive. Agriculture will con- for pushing up domestic prices and limiting sume nearly 40 percent of the bloc’s 960 billion European sugar exports due to global trade rules. euro ($1.3 trillion) budget for 2014-2020 - the The Commission proposed an end to quotas period covered by the reform - ensuring it in 2015, while governments would prefer 2017 remains the biggest single item of EU expendi- and the parliament 2020. EU officials involved in ture. Europe’s biggest agricultural producer, the talks say a compromise of 2017 or 2018 is the France, will continue to scoop the largest share of most likely outcome, depending on the precise CAP funds at around 8 billion euros a year, fol- conditions. lowed by Spain and Germany each with about 6 All three institutions have agreed that 30 per- billion annually. But there are many areas where cent of future direct subsidies should be condi- governments and the other EU institutions have tional on farmers taking steps to improve their yet to reach an accord. environmental performance. But they disagree Some governments want to water down on the precise measures and sanctions for non- moves to harmonize subsidy payments based on compliance. Governments and MEPs want to the current size of holdings, rather than on histor- weaken the Commission’s proposal that farmers ical production levels as at present. The present should leave 7 percent of their land fallow. Farm system disproportionately benefits those who in groups have warned that the move could hit the years 2000-2002 had the largest output, for Europe’s food production.—Reuters Essar Energy expects Indian demand rise

MUMBAI: Essar Energy Plc said it expects a bit-that will have a very positive impact on another strong year, backed by continued our business,” Chief Executive Naresh Nayyar improvement in refining margins and higher said on a post-earnings call. demand from its core Indian market, sending Essar Energy said 59 percent of Vadinar’s shares up as much as 4 percent. The London- full-year output, which is mostly sold in India, listed power, oil and gas arm of privately owned was middle distillates-diesel, gasoil, jet fuel and Indian conglomerate Essar Group, forecast kerosene, up from 43 percent a year earlier. demand for diesel to rise as much as 7 percent, “The recent steps taken by the Government and gasoline as much as 5 percent, annually in of India to reduce the heavy subsidy of retail India. diesel prices are encouraging,” Essar Energy said Diesel, which accounts for a third of the in a statement. “As current subsidies are country’s fuel use, powers small- to medium- removed, and retail sales become profitable, sized generators to run air-conditioners and there will be an opportunity for Essar Oil to makes up for low hydro power output in the expand its franchise network of around 1,400 dry season. retail fuel outlets.” When the monsoon rains hit, the lower Earlier this year, the Indian government said demand for power use and irrigation leaves state-run fuel retailers would be responsible for India refiners with plenty to export. “Vadinar is diesel pricing, though with the government still one of the lowest cost refineries in the world retaining some control, a change from the pre- (more so with the depreciation of the Indian vious system where the cabinet set prices. rupee), therefore it benefits from the option to Essar Energy yesterday reported better- redirect product to the international market,” than-expected full-year earnings as increasing Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst Laura capacity at its Vadinar and Stanlow oil refineries Webster said. pushed up margins. Margins at Essar Energy’s Essar Energy said it expects refining margins Stanlow refinery in Britain more than doubled at its Vadinar refinery in the western Indian to $7.38 per barrel. This year, 61 percent of state of Gujarat to run about $7 to $8 per barrel Vadinar’s full-year output came from the use of above the International Energy Agency’s cheaper, higher-margin ultra heavy crude, com- Singapore benchmark. Margins at the refinery pared to 19 percent a year earlier. Essar Energy rose 79 percent to $7.96 per barrel for the year said earnings before interest, taxation, depreci- ended March 31. ation and amortization, on a current price basis, “We believe that refining margins globally was $1.34 billion in the year ended March 31, will remain at current levels, or maybe, as we compared with a company-provided analysts’ come closer to the third quarter, will strengthen estimate of $1.17 billion. —Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 BUSINESS Fantasy World goes live on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

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MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin “The long-term impact would in all probability informally led by former finance minister Alexei appointed Andrei Belousov yesterday as his eco- be negative - we could end up with stagflation,” Kudrin, who quit in September 2011 in a row nomic adviser, beefing up his Kremlin staff with Nabiullina, 49, told Reuters in an interview. over public spending. Kudrin tweeted his sup- an advocate of greater state action to revive the She did say that the central bank might cut port for Ulyukayev: “He is a good specialist with weak economy. Belousov takes the place of interest rates in the third quarter of this year if rich practical experience and deep theoretical Elvira Nabiullina, who has taken charge at the inflation is clearly falling, but argued that for background.” He did not comment on Belousov’s central bank, in a staff rotation that enhances Russia to achieve higher rates of growth, deep appointment. the influence of interventionists and further structural reforms would be needed. These Speculation persists, meanwhile, that Putin’s sidelines liberals who advocate a more market- included cutting bureaucratic red tape and Group of 20 summit coordinator, Ksenia oriented approach. fighting state corruption. Yudayeva, will land a senior role at the central “The reshuffle could be interpreted as As economy minister, Ulyukayev will be run- bank where she could bolster Nabiullina’s strengthening the axes of economic power ning Russia’s ‘ministry for growth’, which is authority. around President Putin,” said Ivan Tchakarov, known for taking a more expansionist view than Yudayeva, interviewed by Reuters last week, chief Russia economist at investment bank he has advocated at the central bank. declined to comment on her career plans. She Renaissance Capital. The staff moves underscore the marginaliza- did, however, back Nabiullina’s criticism of calls In Russia, economic policy is typically the pre- tion of the liberal economic establishment still for a weaker ruble. — Reuters serve of the government, and not the Kremlin. Yet, a year into his third term as president, Putin has taken increasing strategic control, relegating Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to a technical role. As economy minister, Belousov has come LAHORE: A Pakistani farmer fills bags with sun flower seeds at a field in Lahore yes- under fire from the liberal policy establishment terday. — AFP for calling for the state to determine bank lend- ing rates, which he argues would unblock the flow of affordable credit to the economy. Belousov was replaced by Alexei Ulyukayev, Barroso lashes out at who is moving from the central bank after miss- ing out on the top job there. Nabiullina formally France over EU role assumed her role on Monday after a year as the Kremlin’s ‘chief economist’. At a meeting with BRUSSELS: European Commission chief tate France’s economic policies. Putin, Ulyukayev said the government’s primary Jose Manuel Barroso yesterday compared Commission officials say the French task would be to avert an economic recession France’s Socialist leaders to the far-right in sniping is unfair because they only imple- and ensure the government can fulfil its spend- a war of words just days ahead of an EU ment the policies that EU member states ing promises to Russians. summit where the increasingly bitter spat agree on and which France was instrumen- The job moves, flagged in advance, set the is set to be a major talking point. In a blunt tal in creating. Europe is “paralysed,” scene for a shift towards a more activist reply to criticism from Paris that reflects Montebourg told France Inter radio. “It approach to managing Russia’s economy as poli- growing tensions in a European Union still does not respond to any aspirations of the cymakers seek to engineer a recovery at a time struggling to recover from a devastating people on the industrial front, on the eco- of still-high inflation. economic crisis, Barroso also accused nomic front, on the budget front, and in “This is all being done to embark on a dynam- France of using Europe as a “scapegoat” for the end that plays into the hands of all the ic stimulus of economic growth,” said Julia troubles at home. “It would be good if ... anti-Europe parties in the EU,” he said. “Mr Tsepliaeva, a Russia economist at BNP Paribas in some politicians understood that they will Barroso is the fuel of the National Front,” he Moscow. not get very far by attacking Europe and said, referring to the French far-right party Belousov, 54, advised Putin during the latter’s trying to turn it into a scapegoat for their that scored strongly in a by-election on four-year term as prime minister - when problems,” Barroso said, stressing that he Sunday that was narrowly won by the main Medvedev was president - helping put together had been willfully misunderstood by critics. centre-right opposition. an anti-crisis program to nurse Russia through “Some left-wing nationalists have exact- “I think the main cause of the rise of the the global financial and economic slump. ly the same views as the far right,” he said in National Front is related to the way in Nabiullina, regarded as more dovish than her inflation-fighting predecessor Sergei Ignatyev, a scathing riposte to comments by French which the EU today exerts considerable MOSCOW: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (left) speaks with the newly appointed economy has nonetheless ruled out a dash for growth and Industrial Renewal Minister Arnaud pressure on democratically elected govern- minister as they meet in Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow yesterday. Russian warned that monetary stimulus could end in a Montebourg who had accused Barroso of ments,” he said. President Vladimir Putin reshuffled his top economic aides today in a move analysts said was toxic combination of stagnation and inflation. fuelling the rise of the far right. The But European Commissioner Michel aimed at giving the Kremlin more control to spend its way out of a looming recession. — AFP Commission also said in a statement that Barnier, also a Frenchman, rubbished French leaders should defend Europe Montebourg’s claims as “false and absurd.” “against nationalism, populism and jingo- “I’ve had it up to here with this and I say ism” instead of “attacking globalisation.” that with a degree of anger,” The row has its roots in France’s bid to Barnier said yesterday. “I’ve had enough German business sentiment up slightly protect the European film and television of hearing ministers in my country, politi- industry from Hollywood dominance by cians from left and right, saying that it is all FRANKFURT: Germany’s Ifo index of business stalling free-trade talks with the United somebody else’s fault.” sentiment rose slightly in June, suggesting the States, but has escalated into a broader dis- The dispute comes at a highly sensitive euro-zone’s largest economy remains on track for Gold falls on stronger pute over the European project. time for the EU. The Dutch government a return to stronger growth after a weak stretch. Barroso had branded France’s move to said on Friday that the time of “an ever The closely-watched index came in Monday block the historic trade talks as “reac- closer union” in Europe is over, laying out a at 105.9 points, up from 105.7 the month before dollar, Fed outlook tionary,” igniting fury in Paris. President list of policy areas that it said should be and in line with analysts’ expectations. Francois Hollande said he simply did not left to member states rather than Brussels. Economists are monitoring Germany’s economy LONDON: Gold fell by about 1 percent yes- benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield to its believe that Barroso could have made the British Prime Minister David Cameron has because it has been a key source of growth in terday, following last week’s 7 percent highest in almost two years at above 2.5 per- comment while his Culture Minister Aurelie also called for powers to be wrested back the troubled 17-country euro currency union. decline, hurt by a stronger dollar and due to cent. Given that gold pays no interest, the Filippetti said the remarks were “absolutely from the European Union and for Britain’s Member countries such as Greece, Portugal, worries over an early end to the US Federal rise in returns from US bonds and other mar- lamentable”. Hollande last month publicly future membership to be put to a referen- Spain and Italy are struggling with heavy debt Reserve’s stimulus program. kets is seen as a negative signal. Gold was warned the Commission it could not dic- dum. — AFP and recessions. The metal sank back towards a three-year also hurt as interest rates for short-term The euro-zone economy needs all the growth low hit last week in a sharp sell-off triggered funds in China rose to extraordinary levels it can get; it shrank in the first quarter, the sixth when the Fed said it would cut back its mon- last week after big commercial banks held consecutive quarterly decline. The European etary easing by mid-2014, which supported back on lending in the interbank market. Central Bank says it expects a gradual recovery to interest rates and therefore made gold com- Goldman Sachs cut its year-end 2013 gold set in during the second half of this year, but key paratively less attractive. Spot gold lost 0.9 price forecast to $1,300 an ounce from indicators such as lending by banks to business- percent to $1,284.80 an ounce by 1351 GMT $1,435. Hedge funds and money managers es remain weak. after its worst weekly performance last week slashed their bullish bets in gold futures and Germany’s export-driven economy shrank by 0.7 percent in the last three months of 2012 and since September 2011 pushed the price as options for a second consecutive week to the then expanded only 0.1 percent in the first quar- low as $1,268.89. It is down 24 percent so far lowest level in a month, a report by the ter. It was held back by worries about the bailout this year. Commodity Futures Trading Commission of euro-zone member Cyprus and by political Comex gold futures for August delivery showed. Holdings in SPDR Gold Trust, the uncertainty in Italy, where a confused election fell $7.50 to $1,284.50 an ounce. “Sentiment world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded result delayed the formation of a government. now is overwhelmingly negative towards fund, fell a further 0.54 percent to 989.94 tons Second quarter figures aren’t out until mid- anything except the dollar and it looks like it on Friday, the lowest in over four years. August. is going to stay that way,” Marex Spectron Physical demand was muted in the world’s “The German economy seems to cruise along head of precious metals David Govett said. top two gold consumers, India and China, nice and steady, defying any growth concerns,” “The only thing that is saving the market unlike mid-April when the drop in gold prices economist Carsten Brzeski at ING wrote in a at the moment is that there isn’t that much attracted a rush for the metal, pushing up research note to investors. Wage increases in an business to be done anymore, the big sellers premiums and tightening supplies. economy with low unemployment should keep have been in already and there is no more Silver fell 1.6 percent to $19.76 an ounce, consumers spending, he said, while the main selling around to push it lower,” he added. “I having reached a near-three year low of risks are from stagnation in euro-zone trading think we can consolidate between $1,270 $19.35 last week. Investment bank UBS low- partners and any sudden slowdown in key and $1,310 for the time being.” ered its 2013 outlook for silver to $24 an export market China. The dollar traded near its highest in nearly ounce from $29 previously, saying it would Christian Schulz at Berenberg Bank said signs that the euro-zone might be leaving recession three weeks against a basket of currencies, be hit as sentiment towards gold sours and soon were positive for Germany. He cited yester- bolstered by expectations the Fed was con- silver has no drivers of its own. sidering scaling back its $85 billion monthly Platinum fell 1.4 percent to $1,355.99 an LISBON: Aires Margarido, 67, a former postal worker retired since 1998, posing in day’s jump in the Italian consumer confidence Seixal, outskirts of Lisbon. At the time of his retirement, his “good pension” was index. “Chances rise that Germany can benefit bond purchases. ounce and palladium was down 1.1 percent around 1,100 euros a month, now it is only about 800 euros. His wife, a former from its strong fundamentals for the rest of the The Fed’s remarks helped push up the to $665.72 an ounce. — Reuters telecommunications worker, receives a monthly pension of 700 euros. — AFP year and beyond,” he wrote. — AP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 BUSINESS

Nissan named a top global green brand for this year

DUBAI: Nissan has been named one of cle’s positive effect on perceptions of the the world’s greenest brands for 2013 in brand, and an array of eco-friendly Interbrand’s third annual Best Global actions such as plans to cut vehicle Green Brands report. Noted for its lead- weight by 15 percent starting in 2017, ership in zero emissions mobility with and Nissan’s collaboration with Daimler the Nissan LEAF 100 percent electric and Ford for the development of fuel- vehicle, Nissan was ranked fifth place cell cars to be launched by 2017. Nissan overall out of 50 brands that were select- aims to contribute proactively to the ed. Nissan moved up 16 positions from sustainable development of mobility its 2012 showing and was named the and society while seeking profitable “top riser” in this year’s report, which was growth. released today by the leading brand Accordingly, one of the key pillars of consultant. Nissan’s corporate and environmental The Interbrand green brand report strategies is to maintain its leadership in ranks brands based on a company’s envi- electric vehicles. To that end, with over ronmental practices and customers’ per- 65,000 100 percent electric Nissan LEAFs ceptions. Automotive brands took four sold as of May 2013, it is the best-selling Tareq AbdulSalam, URC Chairman Mohammed Ahmed Al-Saqqaf, URC Chief Faisal M Sarkhou, KAMCO Acting CEO of the top five positions. Reaching the EV in history. This recognition as a top Executive Officer top ten in only its second year of being global green brand is another step for- chosen for the Interbrand top green ward in Nissan’s commitment to reduce brands roster, Nissan rapidly improved its environmental impact and communi- on last year’s 21st place result. cate proactively about its corporate URC completes KD60m bonds Cited in this year’s report was the activities and innovative products to Nissan LEAF 100 percent electric vehi- consumers. oversubscribed by KD28.9m KAMCO, Gulf Bank, Burgan Bank joint lead managers

KUWAIT: United Real Estate Company (URC), the sound management approach.” On the same have added value through this bond issuance by Middle East’s leading real estate development note, URC’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed further reviving the local economy and retrieving company has announced the successful comple- Ahmed Al-Saqqaf added, “We are very proud to confidence in investments within the real estate tion of a KD60 million ($211.8 million) bond Issue be adding this successful transaction to our sector.” which was oversubscribed by almost 50 percent. accomplishments. We are very pleased to partner Commenting on this transaction, Adrian KAMCO, Gulf Bank and Burgan Bank were the with KAMCO, Gulf Bank and Burgan Bank to build Gostuski, Burgan Bank’s Group Chief Operating joint lead managers of the issue. a long standing, mutually beneficial relationship. Officer said, “We are honored to be one of the The five-year bond was rated investment We would like to thank them for their efforts and Joint Lead Managers of this Bond Issue. This grade BBB- with a positive outlook by Capital also thank all regulatory agencies for their ongo- transaction reflects the level of trust and experi- Intelligence and was issued in fixed and floating ing support and assistance.” ence that Burgan Bank offers in this arena. We rate tranches of which, one will pay a fixed inter- On his part, Faisal M Sarkhou, KAMCO’s Acting believe that a healthy debt capital market is need- est rate of 5.75 percent per annum, while the sec- CEO stated, “The completion of this Bond issue is ed for the development of Kuwait’s economy and ond tranche will pay a floating interest rate of an important occasion for KAMCO as we are very the private sector. I would like to thank all partici- 3.25 percent over the CBK discount rate, provided proud of being a part of a bond issuance of this pants for their support and contribution for the that the rate shall never exceed 1 percent per scale, not only at the level of our Company, but at success of this issue, as well as the government annum over the fixed rate for the fixed tranche. the level of the local capital markets. KAMCO’s entities and companies that are participating in Interest will be paid quarterly in arrears and the team enjoys an extensive experience in manag- the development of the local dept capital mar- bond will mature in June 2018. Subscribing cus- ing bond issuances, as we have successfully com- ket.” tomers will enjoy a Kuwaiti dinar denominated pleted four bond issuances, raising KD266.5 mil- Michel A Accad, CEO at Gulf Bank added, “We fixed income investment opportunity which will lion from investors since the beginning of 2012 are proud of the completion of this bond for URC. deliver regular income in the form of quarterly until the first half of 2013, including completing We are positive that this agreement is the start to coupon payments. Redemption of the bond will the largest size and longest tenure corporate future successful partnerships. The support we FedEx unveils strategic be upon maturity, at the end of the full five-year bond issuance in Kuwait’s modern history in received from the local investment market proves term. December 2012.” the strength of United Real Estate Company and The proceeds of the bond will be used to refi- Sarkhou also added, “We at KAMCO have a the local attractiveness of the bond. From Gulf buy in Southern Africa nance the KD 40 million bond ending on June 22, firm interest in the development and support of Bank’s aspect, this issue is a great opportunity for DUBAI: FedEx Corp announced that it has our FedEx Express portfolio.” 2013 and the remainder for general corporate the local bond and sukuk markets to achieve our clients, and the success of this transaction completed the first stage of a strategic Gerald P. Leary, President of FedEx purposes. Tariq Mohammed AbdulSalam, URC’s diversification in debt tools for the local compa- reflects Gulf Bank’s reputation, whether from acquisition by signing agreements to Express Europe, Middle East, Indian Chairman stated, “The appetite of the market to nies, which in turn contributes to increasing the investment opportunities we offer clients, or from acquire the businesses operated by its cur- Subcontinent and Africa, added: “FedEx the URC Bond Issue and the oversubscription is a stability of the financial and investment environ- our experience and skills in the management and rent service provider Supaswift (Pty) Ltd in Express has been active in Africa since the testament to URC’s strong financial credibility and ment in the local capital markets. We also hope to structuring of bonds.” South Africa and four other countries, early 1990’s, through a well-established including:, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland network of Global Service Providers. This and Zambia, and is also in discussions to acquisition, once completed, will reaffirm OneCampus goes acquire Supaswift’s businesses in Botswana our support to customers in this region.” NBK’s Jawhara draw for and Namibia. Africa is currently the world’s fastest global at Gulf These acquisitions will operate under growing continent. Over the next decade education conference the FedEx Express business unit and the its GDP is expected to rise by an average of KD250,000 prize today transaction is subject to necessary regula- 6 percent a year. South Africa alone makes LONDON: ITS (International Turnkey tory approvals and customary closing con- up 21 percent of Africa’s total GDP, and is Systems) Group, a leading technology solu- KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Kuwait. For further information visit ditions. Once the acquisition is completed, home to most major businesses in this tion provider for higher education institu- announces the three lucky winners in Al Jawhara www.nbk.com , or call Hala Watani at 1801801. FedEx Express will have direct access across region. “We are joining one of the most tions, will take its OneCampus university weekly draws during the month of June. Today the seven markets to 39 facilities and will admired companies and best places to technology platform global today by pre- (Tuesday 25th of June 2013), NBK will hold the welcome approximately 1,000 of work globally. The transaction, once closed, senting its benefits and cutting edge tech- quarterly draw for the KD 250,000 Al-Jawhara Supaswift’s team members, who will join will put us in a solid position to meet the nology to leaders and education experts grand prize. the ranks of more than 300,000 FedEx team growing needs of our customers, repre- from the Middle East, Africa and around the NBK has re-launched Al-Jawhara account by members globally. FedEx Express will then senting a common commitment to offer an world at the Gulf Education Conference and offering customers more chances to win bigger offer a complete suite of FedEx branded enhanced service portfolio and superior Exhibition in London. ITS is proud to spon- prizes; KD 5,000 weekly, KD125,000 monthly and export, import and domestic solutions, quality to both current and prospective sor the event for the 2nd time which will be a grand prize of KD 250,000 quarterly. connecting Southern Africa to more than customers,” said Andrew Lovell, Chief held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel. Minor Fatima Ibrahim Abdulkareem 220 countries and territories worldwide, Executive Officer, Supaswift (Pty) Ltd. ITS OneCampus is dedicated to providing Alibrahim, Laila Rafiq Mustafa Qadan and enhancing customers’ business flexibility Supaswift started operations in South a comprehensive solution that offers a suit Mahmoud Hassan Mohammed Abdullah each and speed to market. Africa in 1990. In 2005, Supaswift merged of leading products from internationally won KD5,000. The winners expressed their grati- “The acquisition of Supaswift’s business- with MyExpress Pty Ltd, which had been acclaimed educational vendors. From effi- tude and thanked NBK for its great services and es, once closed, will provide customers offering FedEx Express international servic- cient administration handling to download- promotions. with greater access to some of the world’s es in Southern Africa since 1991. ing classroom lectures, OneCampus incor- Al-Jawhara is one of Kuwait’s leading cash most rapidly growing economies,” said The integration of Supaswift’s business- porates all aspects of an academic environ- prize accounts offering numerous benefits to its Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President es will commence once the transaction has ment to suit both large and small education- customers. Not only is it an interest-free account and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corp. been closed and is expected to be al establishments. Together with full support with regular deposit and withdrawal privileges, “It is an important step in our international achieved gradually over a number of from ITS education specialists, OneCampus it also entitles account holders to enter the growth strategy and further strengthens months. offers a fully integrated centrally operated weekly, monthly and quarterly Al-Jawhara and seamless solution. draws. Each KD 50 in an Al-Jawhara account enti- “Over the past decade more than 633,500 tles the customer to one chance in any of the students benefited from ITS products in uni- draws. All prizes are automatically credited to versities all over the region,” said Hanny the winners’ accounts the day after the draw. Alshazly, Head of Education Technology The more money held in Al-Jawhara account, Solutions Commercial at ITS. “With ITS’ con- the greater the chances of winning. Al-Jawhara tinuous improvement and growth, the num- account is available to both Kuwaitis and expats ber of students has increased to over quar- and can be opened at any of NBK’s branches in ter of a million in the past 12 months.” The theme for this year’s event is: Facilitation Innovation and Change - Rethinking Higher Education in a Global and Spike in US E&P spending can change Digital Age: Issues, Implication and Opportunities. Notable dignitaries from global supply-demand balance: E&Y organizations such as the UK Home Office, DUBAI: US oil and gas producers significantly Capital expenditures Tony Blair Faith Foundation, Alhambra US- increased exploration, development and acquisi- Total 2012 capital expenditures rose by 20 per- Chamber of Commerce, Leadership tion spending in 2012 despite a 58 percent decline cent compared to the prior year. The cost to find and Foundation for Higher Education and a in after-tax profits that was largely driven by low develop new reserves surged to $45.03 per barrel or number of leading UK and US universities natural gas prices, according to Ernst & Young’s US equivalent (boe) in 2012, reflecting not only the will attend the event oil and gas reserves study. The study analyzes US increased spending, but also the substantial down- “The conference is an ideal platform for upstream spending and performance data for the ward revisions of natural gas reserves as a result of us to cooperate and share new ideas learn largest 50 companies based on 2012 end-of-year oil low natural gas prices. from each other. The event will enable us to and gas reserve estimates. Total capital expendi- Oil and gas reserves discuss how universities and schools can tures for the 50 companies reached $185.6b - the Tight oil developments and an increased focus implement OneCampus solutions and most in the study’s history. Largely due to increased tight oil and liquids activity, exploration spending on natural gas liquids contributed to a 45 percent Sri Lanka imports rise embrace the technology of the future such surge in US oil/liquids reserves over the five-year distance learning and teaching. Achieving reached $26.3b and development spending soared to $103.4b “The increased exploration and develop- study period. Extensions of existing reserves and such levels of interactivity will determine discoveries of new reserves which have increased 5.7%, reversing drop the competitiveness of universities going ment spend we’re seeing in this year’s study speaks to the incredible opportunity unfolding in tight oil every year of the five-year study time period, forward and will act as the catalyst for reached 3.8 billion barrels in 2012. These strong addi- COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s imports jumped economic activity, expenditure on imports from shale formations and the high cost of develop- attracting students and educators alike,” he tions helped fuel an oil production replacement rate nearly six percent in April, reversing a year- of all major categories recorded year-on- ing these unconventional resources,” said Marcela continued. of 258 percent in 2012. “For years, people said the long trend and indicating stronger domes- year increases in April,” the bank said. Last Donadio, Americas Oil & Gas leader for the global The event which kicks off today, will see industry would struggle to replace US oil reserves,” tic economic activity, the central bank said week, the government slapped a new 10 Ernst & Young organization. “Everyone wants in and Donadio said. “The steady rise in extensions and dis- yesterday. percent tax on gold imports which had Hanny Alshazly, along with Justin Diver, they are paying a premium to play.” Senior Enterprises Sales at Talisma present coveries as well as oil production replacement rates Lower interest rates and a stronger local surged following a decline in global prices. changes that story.” Depressed natural gas prices, currency encouraged imports in April Sri Lanka sharply raised import taxes on their joint vision on Education across the Impact on Middle East MEA region and focus on student relation- however, resulted in substantial downward revisions while exports fell by 6.4 percent leaving a cars and luxury goods early last year amid a Increasing US production is impacting Middle to reserves and drove total gas reserves down 10 ship management (CRM), is an important trade deficit of $825 million, the Central looming balance of payments crisis. Eastern players not only by reducing US import percent from 2011 to 2012. Despite production cur- Bank of Sri Lanka said. Exports fell 7.8 percent in the first four part of the OneCampus solution that plays needs. It also changes the global supply-demand tailments throughout much of 2012, gas production However, the bank said the trade deficit months of the year to $3.05 billion amid an important role in assisting educational balance and its impact on oil prices. “Increased increased 4 percent. in the first four months of this year was slow global demand for Sri Lankan clothing institutes in serving more requests and production and reduced cost originated by shale $$2.96 billion, less than the $3.47 billion in and processed food. helping prospective students choose the gas has contributed to the rise of new petrochemi- Revenues and profits the corresponding period last year. The Sri Lanka spent $6.02 billion on imports right program and contacts cal production capacity in the US,” said Dr. Although total US oil and gas production reducing trade deficit reflected the sharp in the first four months of the year, down With offices expanded over 23 countries Thorsten Ploss, MENA Oil & Gas Leader, Ernst & increased 7 percent in 2012, it could not compensate contraction of expenditure on imports up from $6.78 billion in the corresponding peri- serving more than 40 clients, ITS always Young. “New feedstock cost advantaged capacities for the $26.4b in property impairments recorded due to March, the bank said. However, imports od last year. The overall balance of payments strives to bring the best products to the can reduce exports from the Middle East into the to low natural gas prices. These impairments, paired in the month of April increased by 5.7 per- improved thanks to Sri Lankans employed region and gain 100 percent of client satis- Americas. Middle Eastern producers will have to with a price-driven 3 percent decrease in revenues cent to $1.52 billion, the bank said. abroad sending home more money in the faction. focus more on alternative markets which poten- and increases in other costs, contributed to a 58 per- “Indicating a strengthening of domestic first four months year. —AFP tially yield lower profit margins.” cent fall in after-tax profits for study companies. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 technology Vodafone agrees $10bn Kabel Deutschland deal

LONDON/FRANKFURT: Vodafone has since a 2007 Indian acquisition, valued broadband services from multiple ever we believe Liberty’s appetite may Germany is still some way behind agreed to buy Germany’s largest cable Kabel Deutschland at 12 times enter- devices,” Vodafone Chief Executive be tempered by the significant regulato- and buying Kabel Deutschland could operator Kabel Deutschland for 7.7 bil- prise value against 2013 core earnings, a Vittorio Colao said. “The combination of ry risks of such a transaction,” analysts allow Vodafone to steal a march on lion euros ($10 billion), betting on TV 35 percent premium to the sector. Vodafone Germany and Kabel at JPMorgan said in a note. Deutsche Telekom, the traditional fixed- and fixed-line services in its biggest deal However, this falls to 8.5 times when Deutschland will greatly enhance our The combination of Vodafone and line group. since 2007. taking into consideration the synergies offerings in response to those needs.” Kabel Deutschland will result in a group Cable operators across Europe Announcing its second major acqui- Vodafone expects to extract. “We The board of Kabel Deutschland said with 11.5 billion euros of revenue in including Liberty Global, Ziggo, Kabel sition for a European fixed-line network believe this is a decent deal for it expected to recommend the offer to Germany, from 32.4 million mobile cus- Deutschland and Virgin Media have in 12 months, Vodafone said it would Vodafone,” the trader said. its shareholders, although some analysts tomers, 5 million broadband and 7.6 been winning customers and investors pay 87 euros ($110) per share for the Shares in the group had been trading thought Liberty Global could still return million TV customers. with their offer of a combined package group to enable it to offer more com- at 63 euros before Vodafone’s initial with a counter offer even though it Vodafone said it expected synergies of TV, broadband and telephony servic- petitive packages with TV, fixed-line and interest was reported in February. would likely face high regulatory barri- from the deal to exceed an annual 300 es. Their cable lines, designed to deliver broadband services to its mobile cus- The UK-based company was forced ers. “The Vodafone offer has a bigger million euros before integration costs, TV to homes, have been upgraded to tomers. to raise its offer in the last week after chance of succeeding over any potential by the fourth full-year post completion. carry voice calls and Internet at speeds The world’s second-largest mobile John Malone’s Liberty Global entered offer from Liberty Global, as it will be in Vodafone also believes there is the often five times faster than competing operator, following up its acquisition of the fray, forcing it to up the stakes or cash and will face no antitrust hurdles,” potential for revenue synergies of 1.5 services from the telcos. Cable & Wireless Worldwide, is however face losing ground toLiberty’s own said a shareholder, who holds both billion euros from cross-selling products Bundled offers have been snapped paying a rich price for the German firm cable operator Unity Media and to Vodafone and Kabel Deutschland. and improved customer loyalty. up by customers wanting to watch tele- and its 8.5 million homes, which it con- Deutsche Telekom “German consumer The investor declined to be named as Quad-play services have caught on vision on an array of devices from TVs, sidered buying before it went public in and business demand for fast broad- it is his fund’s policy not to comment in rapidly in markets like France and Spain, laptops and tablets. Vodafone shares March 2010 at 22 euros per share. band and data services continues to public about separate stocks. where they have been pioneered by were up 1.4 percent in early trading and One trader who asked not to be grow substantially, as customers “There remains the possibility of a major local companies France Telecom Kabel Deutschland was up 1.8 percent named said the offer, Vodafone’s biggest increasingly access TV, fixed and mobile counter-offer from Liberty Global, how- and Telefonica. at 86 euros. — Reuters Boost for cars or bust? Ethanol issue heats up Feverish lobbying campaign

WASHINGTON: It’s a dilemma for drivers: Do say. “The ever increasing ethanol mandate has Lawrence, Kan., was the first in the nation to they choose a gasoline that’s cheaper and clean- become unsustainable, causing a looming crisis offer E15 last year. But Zaremba said he had to er even if, as opponents say, it could damage for gasoline consumers,” said the API’s Greco. stop selling the fuel this spring after his gasoline older cars and motorcycles? That’s the peril and “We’re at the point where refiners are being supplier, Phillips 66, told him he could no longer promise of a high-ethanol blend of gasoline pressured to put unsafe levels of ethanol in sell the E15 fuel from his regular black fuel known as E15. The fuel contains 15 percent gasoline, which could damage vehicles, harm hoses. The company said the aim was to distin- ethanol, well above the current 10 percent norm consumers and wreak havoc on our economy.” guish E15 from other gasoline with less ethanol, sold at most US gas stations. Along with the E15 court case, the API and but Zaremba said the real goal was to discour- SYDNEY: An office worker uses his mobile phone in front of the Sydney Opera House The higher ethanol blend is currently sold in refiners have swarmed Capitol Hill and the White age use of E15. New pumps cost more than as he leaves Sydney’s CBD recently. just fewer than two dozen stations in the House to try to have the current mandate $100,000. The American Automobile Midwest, but could spread to other regions as waived or repealed. Association, for now, sides with the oil industry. the Obama administration considers whether to Charles Drevna, president of the American The motoring club says the government should Australia shelves plans to require more ethanol in gasoline. Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, which rep- halt sales of E15 until additional testing allows As a result, there’s a feverish lobbying cam- resents refineries, accused the EPA of putting ethanol producers and automakers to agree on store phone, Internet metadata paign by both oil and ethanol interests that has politics ahead of science. which vehicles can safely use E15 while ensuring spread from Congress to the White House and An EPA official told Congress earlier this that consumers are adequately informed of risks. CANBERRA: Australia’s government yester- time and will await further advice,” Dreyfus the Supreme Court. day shelved plans to force phone and said in a statement after the report was The American Petroleum Institute, the oil Internet companies to hold two years of tabled. industry’s chief lobbying group, has asked the phone call and email data following con- Conservative opposition lawmakers, Supreme Court to block sales of E15. The court cerns raised by a parliamentary inquiry into who are expected to win power in could decide as soon as yesterday whether to telecommunications interception laws. September, have raised concerns about hear the ethanol case, which combines similar The move follows long-running criticism surveillance of cloud server data stored in requests by groups representing refiners and car by privacy advocates in Australia, and the United States, but are still likely to sup- manufacturers. Putting fuel with up to 15 per- comes in the aftermath of revelations in the port the new laws in Australia if they take cent ethanol into older cars and trucks “could United States, where spy agency contractor office. The influential Australian Greens leave millions of consumers with broken down Edward Snowden exposed secret U.S. sur- Party, which holds the balance of power in cars and high repair bills,” said Bob Greco, a sen- veillance of vast amounts of Internet data the upper house, said the security and ior API official who has met with the White under a programe known as Prism. intelligence committee report reflected House on ethanol issues. The ethanol industry The government had wanted phone political and privacy concerns first raised counters that there have been no documented and Internet companies to hold metadata last year about plans to collect and store cases of engine breakdowns caused by the high- for two years to help fight criminal activity, the telephone and email data of all ethanol blend since limited sales of E15 began but lawmakers on the telecommunications Australians. “This report refused to endorse last year. “This is another example of oil compa- inquiry called for changes. data retention and condemned nies unnecessarily scaring people, and it’s just They said Internet browsing data should Government’s secretive approach,” said flat-out wrong,” said Bob Dinneen, president of be excluded from the plans, and called for Greens communications spokesman Scott the Renewable Fuels Association, an ethanol greater oversight of government agency Ludlum. The report did not specifically industry group. access to telecommunications data by the mention the Prism programme, as its hear- The dispute over E15 is the latest flashpoint in ombudsmen and the Inspector-General of ings were completed before the Snowden a long-standing battle over the Renewable Fuel Intelligence and Security. Attorney-General revelations about Prism. Standard, approved by Congress in 2005 and Mark Dreyfus responded to the inquiry But the inquiry’s report did raise con- amended in 2007. The law requires refiners to findings by delaying any changes until cerns about the wide number of Australian blend increasing amounts of ethanol into gaso- after the September 14 parliamentary elec- government agencies able to access pri- line each year as a way to decrease reliance on KANSAS: This July 11, 2012, handout photo provided by the Renewable Fuels Association tion and only after further consultations. vate data, with 293,501 requests made in fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions shows a Lawrence, Kansas, fueling station pump with various grades of fuel, including E15, “The government will not pursue a 2011-12 to access communications data that contribute to global warming. which contains 5 percent more ethanol than the current 10 percent norm sold at most US gas mandatory data retention regime at this without a warrant. — Reuters The Environmental Protection Agency has stations. —AP proposed a 16.5 billion-gallon production requirement for ethanol and other gasoline month that the agency does not require use of A spokeswoman for the Alliance of alternatives this year, up from 15.2 billion gallons E15, but believes it is safe for cars built since Automobile Manufacturers, which represents 12 HTC working on Windows last year. By 2022, the law calls for more than 2001. “The government is not saying ‘go ahead’ “ major car makers, said E15 gas is more corrosive double that amount. and put E15 in all cars, said Christopher and the EPA approved it before it could be fully Phone 8 Version of One Biofuel advocates and supporters in Grundler, of the EPA’s director of the office of tested. Older cars were “never designed to use Congress say the law has helped create more transportation and air quality. “The government E15,” spokeswoman Gloria Bergquist said. Use of NEW YORK: HTC Corporation is reportedly sion of HTC One will get GDR3 (General than 400,000 jobs, revitalized rural economies is saying this is legal fuel to sell if the market the fuel over time could create significant working on a Windows Phone 8 smartphone Distribution Release) update, which is and helped lower foreign oil imports by more demands it and there are people who wish to engine problems, she said. that will feature the same design language of rumored to bring support for 1080p display than 30 percent while reducing emissions of car- sell it.” Ethanol supporters say E15 is cheaper The API cites engine problems discovered its current flagship device HTC One, claimed and quad-core processor on Windows Phone bon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. than conventional gasoline and offers similar during a study it commissioned last year, but the a new report by Neowin. 8 operating system. However, if the device is The website citing sources said HTC is expected to come with GDR3 update, than it But the oil industry, refiners and some envi- mileage to E10, the version that is sold in most Energy Department called the research flawed developing a Windows Phone running is clear that the rumoured device will feature ronmental groups say the standard imposes an U.S. stations. Scott Zaremba, who owns a chain and said it included engines with known durabil- device that looks similar to the HTC One but pretty impressive specs and will make its unnecessary economic burden on consumers. of gas stations in Kansas, scoffs at claims that ity issues. For now, E15 remains a regional anom- not “completely identical” to it. debut sometime later this year. Using automotive fuel that comes from corn also E15 would damage older cars. “In the real world aly. About 20 stations currently offer the fuel in The Windows Phone device is expected HTC One, which was first launched in has significant consequences for agriculture, I’ve had zero problems” with engine break- Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota to come with a display measuring around 4- February in New York City, is crafted with dis- putting upward pressure on food prices, critics downs, said Zaremba, whose station in and Wisconsin. —-AP 5 inches and feature an aluminum body cas- tinct zero-gap aluminum uni-body design ing. It is also speculated that the handset will and sports a gorgeous 4.7-inch full HD dis- feature Beats Audio enhancements along play with pixel density of 468 ppi. It is pow- with HTC UltraPixel camera. ered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon The Beats Audio enhancement is used in 600 processor with 1.7 GHz clock speed Big data from cheap phones the company’s high-end smartphone line-up paired with 2GB of RAM and operates on such as HTC 8X and HTC One, while the HTC Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system BOSTON: At a computer in her building. They show, for example, geted campaigns of text messages- es, trying to understand phenome- UltraPixel camera is used its flagship HTC along with a completely renovated HTC office at the Harvard School of that even though malaria cases for example, warning visitors enter- na like ethnic divisions in Nairobi One. Furthermore, the Windows Phone ver- Sense user interface. Public Health in Boston, epidemiolo- were seen at the tea plantation, tak- ing the Kericho tower’s signal zone slums and the spread of cholera in gist Caroline Buckee points to a dot ing steps to control malaria there to use bed netting. And it will help Rwanda. Buckee’s results show what on a map of Kenya’s western high- would have less effect on the dis- officials choose where to focus mos- might be possible when the tech- lands, representing one of the ease’s spread than concentrating quito control efforts in the malarial nology is turned on public-health nation’s thousands of cell-phone those efforts at the source: Lake areas. “You don’t want to be spray- problems. “This demonstrated ‘Yeah, towers. In the fight against malaria, Victoria. That region has long been ing every puddle for mosquito lar- we can really provide not just Buckee explains, the data transmit- understood as a major center of vae all the time. But if you know insight, but actually something that ted from this tower near the town of malaria, but what hasn’t been avail- there is a ton of importation from a is actionable,’” says Eagle, now CEO Kericho has been epidemiological able before is detailed information certain spot, you want to increase of Jana, which runs mobile-phone gold. about the patterns of human travel your control program at that spot,” surveys in the developing world. When she and her colleagues there: how many people are coming Buckee says. “And now I can pin- “This really does work.” studied the data, she found that and going, when they’re arriving point where the importation of a That demonstration suggests people making calls or sending text and departing, which specific places disease is especially important.” how such data might be harnessed messages originating at the Kericho they’re coming to, and which of Buckee’s most recent study, pub- to build tools that health-care work- tower were making 16 times more those destinations attract the most lished last year in Science and based ers, governments, and others can trips away from the area than the people traveling on to new places. on records from 15 million Kenyan use to detect and monitor epi- regional average. What’s more, they Existing efforts to gather that phones, is a result of a collaboration demics, manage disasters, and opti- were three times more likely to visit kind of travel data are spotty at best; with her husband, Nathan Eagle, mize transportation systems. a region northeast of Lake Victoria sometimes public-health workers lit- who has been working to make Already, similar efforts are being that records from the health min- erally count people at transporta- sense of cell-phone data for more directed toward goals as varied as istry identified as a malaria hot spot. tion hubs, Buckee says, or nurses in than a decade. In the mid-2000s, understanding commuting patterns The tower’s signal radius thus cov- far-flung clinics ask newly diag- after getting attention for his work around Paris and managing festival ered a significant waypoint for trans- nosed malaria victims where they’ve mining data from the phones of vol- crowds in Belgium. But mining mission of malaria, which can jump been recently. “At many border unteers at MIT, Eagle started to get phone records could be particularly from human to human via mosqui- crossings in Africa, they keep little calls from mobile carriers asking for useful in poor regions, where there’s toes. Satellite images revealed the slips of paper-but the slips get lost, insight into questions like why cus- often little or no other data-gather- likely culprit: a busy tea plantation and nobody keeps track,” she says. tomers canceled their phone plans. ing infrastructure. “We are just at the TOKYO: Robot music band Z-Machines guitarist robot Mach performs with a dancer that was probably full of migrant “We have abstractions and general Eagle began working with them. start of using this data for these pur- during the band’s first live event in Tokyo yesterday. Supervised by Japanese artists workers. The implication was clear, models on travel patterns but And when the couple spent 18 poses,” says Vincent Blondel, a pro- and creators, Z-Machines has been developed to realize the cutting edge party scene Buckee says. “There will be a ton of haven’t been able to do this proper- months in Africa starting in 2006— fessor of applied mathematics at the by featuring the guitarist robot with 78 fingers and 12 picks, a keyboard robot that infected [people] there.” ly-ever.” The data mining will help Buckee was doing work on the University of Louvain in Belgium and can flash multi-layered beams from its eyes and a drummer robot with 21 sticks, This work is now feeding into a inform the design of new measures genetics of the malaria parasite-he a leading researcher on data gleaned enabling transcendental music performance. —AP new set of predictive models she is that are likely to include cheap, tar- studied call data for various purpos- from cell phones. —MCT TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Sleeve Gastrectomy: Trend or responsibility? What you have to know before doing this surgery!

besity kills: life expectancy of a 20-year-old individuals with a healthy weight, as well as an How to be prepared for surgery? It is important to tions? Sleeve gastrectomy is not the only operation person with a BMI of 40 (for example increased risk of developing more than 40 obesity- be involved in a weight loss management program but it is the most popular in Kuwait. There are also O121kg/174cm tall) is 13 years shorter com- related diseases (diabetes, heart disease, sleep driven by a multidisciplinary team, composed of Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band, Duodenal Switch, and pared to a person of the same age with a normal problems, acidity reflux, high blood pressure, can- different specialists with support groups. A team Gastric Plicature (investigational). What are the BMI. Obesity is measured by body mass index or cers...). Who is eligible for this surgery? Above a approach will help patients to lose weight by possible complications of Sleeve Gastrectomy? The “BMI.” BMI is the weight in kg divided by squared changing their habits, including the way they think risk of death for obese patients who do not have meter height. about food. Depending on their BMI, some surgery is 89 percent higher than after surgery. The Surgery has been proven to be the most effec- patients may not need surgery at all if they are giv- most important complication related to surgery is tive, and long lasting treatment for morbid obesity en the support to stay motivated. leaking (1- 3 percent). The management of such a and its related conditions, and results in significant I recognize how difficult it is for people to problem is complex and takes time. Unlike with weight loss compared to slimming diets (“yo-yo” decide to take the outrageous step of opting for Gastric Bypass, the incidence of vitamin deficien- effect of weight regain) or intra-gastric balloons obesity surgery. It is important to do a rigorous cies is uncommon with Sleeve Gastrectomy, and (weight regain after removal). preoperative workup based on international there are no changes in bowel movements. Weight This new trend to do Sleeve Gastrectomy com- guidelines. This will include gastroscopy, diet and loss begins quickly after surgery and continues for pletely changes the person’s life and life expectan- nutrition counseling, psychological and lifestyle 18 to 24 months. It may leave an excess of skin that cy. People are realizing that after surgical weight assessment. The various members of the team will may need to removed surgically after weight loss is loss that they will enjoy a new quality of life. 96 support the patient through the different steps of complete. A patient once told me, “before the percent of the patients are satisfied with their life the surgical route. Patient screening and selection operation I was 165kg and I was like furniture in my and body changes. I remember a patient coming to before surgery and close follow-up after surgery home. My children saw me sitting in a chair all day, my clinic in a wheelchair because her excess are the keys to a successful outcome. . Having and when they wanted to be read a story or to go weight gave her knee problems which caused her established a successful center of excellence for outside to play, they asked my husband. I was mis- difficulty walking. Eight months after the opera- obesity surgery in France, I have learned that a erable and felt depressed. Today, after losing 55kg, tion, she had lost 45 kg, and she could go walking team approach is necessary, paying special atten- I am now able to do a lot of activities with them”. with her children along the oceanfront. Her wheel- tion to nutritional and metabolic issues. Once the So in conclusion, if all the surgical options includ- chair was relegated into the garage. operation is finished, all the work is not done: the ing risks, treatment plans before and after surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy is not a cosmetic surgery. BMI of 30, indications for surgery can be discussed patient has to modify his unhealthy diet habits and and follow up are clearly explained to the patient, Of course it changes your silhouette, but the main depending on other diseases the person may have. make healthy changes including regular exercise. and they are followed by a multidisciplinary team goals of this operation are to reduce mortality risks Obese people with diabetes are the best candi- Sometimes psychological follow-up is necessary using international recommendations, then they due to obesity. People with a BMI of 30 or more are dates for surgery because it may cure obesity and because the image of the body is completely may expect to succeed with obesity surgery. considered obese, and have a 50 to100 percent diabetes at the same time. Patients usually leave changed after surgery Surgery helps to allow patients to enjoy a longer, increased risk of premature death compared to the hospital without any anti-diabetic medications. What are the different types of obesity opera- healthier and happier life. GROHE head of design Paul Flowers to sit on German design award jury German Design Council names 30 design experts aul Flowers is used to his design creations prised of design experts from different disciplines place design. Each award discipline will be judged being scrutinized by expert judges. Ever who are drawn from business, science and the by a group of jury members who will pick up to Psince he took charge of the GROHE in-house design industry. Their backgrounds are as varied as ten “winners” per category. The “Gold Winner” for design team in 2005, the sanitary manufacturer the diversified categories of the award, ranging each disciplinewill subsequently be chosen by the has garnered some 150 design awards. On various from architecture and interior design to lifestyle full jury. occasions Grohe AG’s Senior Vice President Design and industrial design, from transportation to work- has also made his expertise available to the organ- Design invites interaction izers of international awards who appreciate hav- Paul Flowers will join the group scrutinizing the ing him on their panels of judges. For his latest entries for the “Interactive User Experience” cate- assignment, he will join the 30-strong jury of the gory, which chimes very well with many aspects of German Design Award. 2014 will see the third edi- the user-driven design philosophy of the GROHE tion of the German Design Council’s premium Design Studio. All GROHE branded items - from prize which has firmly established itself as a major mechanical and digital products to packaging and Saudi declares new award scheme following the success seen in websites - are designed with a clear focus on user recent years. needs. “We want our designs to surprise and death from MERS virus delight people and to invite interaction. Using our Exciting contributions products should always be fun. And this is also RIYADH: A Saudi man has died from the MERS family, which includes the pathogen that caus- “I feel honored to have been selected for the something which I will be looking for in the virus, bringing the kingdom’s death toll from es Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). jury by such a renowned design institution as the entries.” the SARS-like infection to 34, the ministry of SARS sparked global panic in 2003 after it German Design Council,” says Paul Flowers. “This The GROHE Group comprises Grohe AG, Hemer, health said yesterday. jumped to humans from animals in Asia and is an exciting project, seeing that this competi- Joyou AG, Hamburg, (fully consolidated since 1 The ministry said on its website that new killed some 800 people. tion encompasses a wide range of designs from July 2011) and other subsidiaries in foreign mar- cases had also been recorded, especially in Like SARS, MERS appears to cause a lung all areas of daily life. I particularly look forward to kets. Grohe AG is Europe’s largest and the world’s Eastern Province where most of the infections infection, with patients suffering from fever, the entries for the Newcomer award which will leading provider of sanitary fittings under one have occurred. The ministry said it had now coughing and breathing difficulties. But it dif- provide us with a good overview of the design brand. As a global brand for sanitary products and recorded 66 cases of infection from the coron- fers in that it also causes rapid kidney failure. approach taken by a new generation of design- systems, GROHE relies on its brand values quality, avirus MERS in the kingdom since the disease While most of the cases have been concen- ers. This will certainly be a highlight for me.” technology, design and responsibility in order to erupted last year. It said 34 of those who con- trated in Saudi Arabia, the MERS virus has also The jury for the German Design Award is com- be able to offer “Pure Freude an Wasser”. tracted the disease had died. The World Health spread to neighboring Jordan, Qatar and the Organization said on June 17 that 64 laborato- United Arab Emirates. Cases have also been ry-confirmed cases of the disease, dubbed found in France, Germany, Italy, Tunisia and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), had Britain, although most of these patients had Frigid hospitals cloud North surfaced worldwide to date, including 38 been transferred for care from the Middle East deaths. or had travelled to the Middle East and become The virus is a member of the coronavirus ill after they returned, the WHO said. — AFP Korea’s picture of health

PYONGYANG: In the lobby of Pyongyang’s growth due to a chronic lack of food; tuberculo- no expense. (Young Kim’s mother is rumored to Scientists warn against maternity hospital, a government guide pauses sis is raging within the country; infant death have died from breast cancer, but when asked, a during a tour, pointing down to an elaborate rates have jumped to levels higher than in the hospital official declined to answer). There was complacency on H7N9 flower pattern glowing in buffed red and green 1990s. just one thing missing from the model health marble. “One hundred and sixty-five tons of rare Foreign doctors, aid workers, North Korean center: patients. A waiting room with rows of LONDON: A new and deadly strain of bird flu officials the chance to properly discuss and stones were used on the floor,” Mun Chang Un defectors and various reports, such as a scathing shiny chrome benches is deserted, while a lone that emerged in China in February but seems plan ahead for the possibility of the flu’s proudly tells the foreign visitors being offered an 2010 assessment by Amnesty International, nurse sits almost hidden behind a towering to have petered out in recent months could return and wider spread. unusual glimpse inside. paint an even darker picture. They describe beer work station. Mun says 80 of the hospital’s 100 reappear later this year when the warm sea- This should include plans to build health- He walks toward a row of tiny booths with bottles used as IV drips and broken legs splinted beds are full, but only one room shared by three son comes to an end - and could spread inter- care capacity in the region “in view of the pos- mounted TVs, video cameras and ‘70s-style with sticks instead of plaster. Amputations per- women is shown. nationally, scientists said yesterday. sibility that H7N9 could spread beyond phones, explaining that the “high-tech” confer- formed without anesthesia. Dirty needles “This morning there were many patients,” says A study by researchers in China and Hong China’s borders,” they said. encing stations are used to protect mothers and reused. A husband holding up a candle while a Pak Hyang Sim, director of the hospital’s diag- Kong found only one human case of the Experts from the United Nations agency newborns from visitors’ germs. Just a few floors doctor removes a fetus from his hemorrhaging nostic imaging. “They were all diagnosed. That’s H7N9 bird flu strain has been identified since said last month the bird flu outbreak in China upstairs, he says, a well-equipped breast cancer wife. Surgeons operating with Soviet-era instru- why it’s so empty now.” Defectors and aid work- early May. In the preceding months, the virus, had cost the economy some $6.5 billion. In a center was recently opened under new North ments with no heat or running water. ers say hospitals everywhere are often eerily which was unknown in humans until second study published in the same journal, Korean leader Kim Jong Un. It’s a rehearsed pic- The health system has crumbled and lan- vacant. Bad roads, a lack of transportation and February, has infected more than 130 people the researchers also found that while H7N9 ture of health the reclusive government wants guished over the past few decades amid deep- no money make it impossible for many to access in China and Taiwan, killing 37 of them, flu has a lower risk of death than its much- the outside world to see, complete with spotless ening poverty and desolation. Government health centers. Medicine and care are supposed according to the World Health Organization feared cousin H5N1, it has a higher fatality granite corridors. But the reality of that image is health spending ranks among the world’s low- to be free. But in reality, everything has a price. (WHO). risk than the 2009 H1N1 flu which swept the clouded every time Mun takes a breath that est, with one World Health Organization esti- “There’s a saying in North Korea: If your relative “The warm season has now begun in world in 2009 and 2010 in a pandemic. explodes into icy wisps. mate putting it at less than $1 per person in has cancer then your entire family is ruined China, and only one new laboratory-con- After analyzing data on hospital admis- The hospital is so cold during this February 2006. Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions have because everything will go to getting that medi- firmed case of H7N9 in human beings has sions, the team found that H5N1 bird flu had visit, patients remain bundled in thick coats, resulted in further isolation and years of crush- cine,” says Jeon, a 24-year-old defector in Seoul been identified since May 8, 2013,” the a fatality risk of around 60 percent for gloves and scarves during exams, while nurses ing international sanctions, with the toughest- who fled North Korea five years ago and asked researchers wrote in a study published in The patients admitted to hospital - almost double swish with every step as they hustle through the ever restrictions coming after the country’s third that only one name be used to safeguard her Lancet medical journal. But they added: “If that of the new H7N9 strain which has a halls in white snow pants and matching puffer nuclear test in February. Humanitarian aid is not father still living across the border. “Some fami- H7N9 follows a similar pattern to H5N1, the death rate of about a third of those hospital- jackets. Mun himself wears big, furry teddy bear supposed to be affected, but health officials say lies who can’t afford the medicine have no epidemic could reappear in the autumn.” ized with the infection. slippers. the sanctions have made it difficult to import choice but to watch their loved ones die.” H5N1 is another deadly strain of bird flu Pandemic H1N1, often referred to as The contrast raises one fundamental ques- medicine and supplies. Despite the new center, breast cancer is far which emerged in 2003 and has since spread “swine flu”, killed 21 percent of those it infect- tion: If there’s no heat in many parts of one of Donors have also been reluctant to offer sup- from the top of the list of health problems grip- around the world. Latest WHO data on H5N1 ed who were taken into hospital, the the country’s best showcase hospitals in port amid rising tensions. The United Nations ping the country, revealing a disconnect show it has killed 375 of the 630 people con- researchers said. The team urged health offi- Pyongyang - where temperatures can plummet recently reported a desperate shortage of funds between where the government spends and firmed as infected in the past 10 years. Many cials and doctors not to be lulled into a false well below zero - what type of health care exists for its North Korea operation, resulting in a what the people really need. Hunger remains H5N1 cases have been in Egypt, Indonesia sense of security by the sharp drop off in at small clinics in the rugged mountainous coun- scarcity of drugs and vaccines for children and perhaps the biggest health concern, with 16 mil- and Vietnam. H7N9 cases in recent weeks. “Continued vigi- tryside where even government officials say pregnant women. The country also lacks the lion North Koreans - two-thirds of the popula- The researchers, from the Chinese Center lance and sustained intensive control efforts electricity and running water are sometimes basic health infrastructure and hygiene to tion - not getting enough to eat. The resulting for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in against the virus are need to minimize risk of hard to find? reduce diarrhea and pneumonia, the two malnutrition exacerbates a range of health Beijing and the University of Hong Kong, said human infection, which is greater than previ- As with so much in North Korea, it’s difficult biggest child killers worldwide. issues, from hijacking child brain development the potential lull in H7N9 could offer health ously recognised,” they said. —Reuters to know what the true overall picture of health “Overall, it’s a stark contrast between to maternal death. really looks like beyond the face presented. Only Pyongyang - which is the window to the world In the famine of the 1990s, hundreds of thou- a handful of foreign aid groups and UN agencies for North Korea - and the rest of the country,” sands of North Koreans are believed to have operate in the country, and none of them can says Katharina Zellweger, who has traveled to died. The government launched a “let’s eat two move around freely. Some areas remain totally every province during nearly two decades of meals a day” campaign, and people foraged for off limits. humanitarian work. She routinely found clean bark, roots and grasses, according to the Even in the gleaming capital, some health facilities with old equipment, limited drugs and Amnesty International report. facilities appear to be a throwback to another intermittent supplies of water and electricity. The period, known inside the country as the time. Hulking machines and antiquated equip- “There is an extended health infrastructure “arduous march,” left a devastating mark on its ment in exam rooms could have arrived decades across the whole country. The question is really overall health despite food aid from the interna- ago, when there was still a steady flow of med- how well does it function?” tional community that continues today. ical supplies from the former Soviet Union. Back at the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital, Child stunting rates remain high, at 28 per- The government also typically collects and Mun, the facility’s director of foreign affairs, cent nationally and 40 percent in the worst-hit analyzes health data, raising questions about steps off an elevator with flickering lights and isolated province of Ryanggang. North Korean accuracy and sampling methods. Some promi- begins spitting facts about the newly built men are up to 3 inches shorter than their South nent foreign aid workers in Pyongyang say they Breast Cancer Research Center. Here, it’s like Korean counterparts, according to findings pub- were initially skeptical, but now trust the num- being transported to a heated exam room in the lished two years ago by Daniel Schwekendiek, bers after independent attempts to check their US or Europe equipped with high-tech machines an economist at Sungkyunkwan University in SINGAPORE: A group of people take photographs against the backdrop of accuracy revealed similar results. for mammograms, radiation and ultrasound. South Korea. North Koreans also can expect to the financial district of Singapore yesterday. Singapore woke up to clear Yet even the Ministry of Public Health’s own Mun refuses to say how much this new addition die around 12 years earlier than their southern blue skies yesterday thanks to favorable winds but Malaysia was still being recent reports reveal glimpses into a system cost, adding only that one X-ray machine totaled neighbors. However, some say the outside suffocated by smog from forest fires in Indonesia, where cloud-seeding where all is not well. More than one in four chil- 700,000 euros, or $910,630, and that the late world’s perceived picture of health may also be flights have produced little rain. — AFP dren under 5 years old suffer from stunted leader Kim Jong Il and his successor son spared skewed. —AP TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE MSD App to support Type 2 diabetics Pesticides tainting traditional China patients who fast during Ramadan herbs: Greenpeace

BEIJING: Traditional Chinese herbs are being contaminat- MSD raises awareness of how to maintain healthy blood sugar levels ed with a toxic cocktail of pesticides that poses a threat to consumer health and the environment, campaign group KUWAIT: Recently MSD a leading pharma- enced less hypoglycaemia than patients via iTunes App Store. Talking their decision with Type 2 Diabetes, decreased food Greenpeace said yesterday. ceutical company, launched its diabetes taking a sulphonylurea (SU). In addition, to launch this app Mazen Altaruti, intake, increased exercise, along with cer- Some residue levels were hundreds of times higher awareness campaign, aimed at tackling the relative risk of symptomatic hypo- Managing Director of MSD Gulf said, tain diabetes medications, are well-known than European Union food safety standards, according to the issue of Muslims with Type 2 diabetes glycemia was significantly lower in “Hypoglycaemia is a condition that can risk factors for hypoglycaemia. If left tests carried out for a Greenpeace report “Chinese herbs: who choose to fast during Ramadan. patients treated with sitagliptin versus greatly impact the lives of people with untreated, it can lead to serious medical elixir of health or pesticides cocktail?”, the latest to focus Despite the serious health risks that fast- patients treated with SUs. Type 2 Diabetes and a common problem problems including loss of consciousness, on the harmful effects of China’s large-scale farming ing could pose to diabetics, research In 2012, this campaign was further built faced by diabetics who fast. Diabetes can convulsions and seizures, which require industry. “These test results expose the cracks in the cur- shows that more than 50 million people upon with the introduction of an MSD result in serious complications and even emergency treatment.” rent industrial agriculture system that is heavily reliant on with diabetes continue to fast during commissioned cookbook, which was death when not properly managed. In fact “Obesity, coupled with increased toxic chemicals at the expense of human and environ- Ramadan against the advice of healthcare specifically designed for Arab diabetics, it is estimated that in 2012, more than sedentary lifestyles and lower levels of mental health,” said Greenpeace ecological farming cam- professionals. As part of their initiative to offering them healthier alternatives to the 1,000 Kuwaiti citizens died as a result of physical activity are known to be the paigner Jing Wang. “Chinese herbs are trusted and used understand the best ways to support dia- traditional Arab recipes they know and diabetes and its complications. major reasons for the development and as food ingredients for healing purposes by millions of betics who choose to fast, MSD undertook love. This year, as part of their ongoing To be able to create an app that not exacerbation of Type 2 Diabetes. With the people around the world. They are an iconic part of our a study assessing 1,066 patients in 43 clini- commitment to supporting diabetics that only uniquely caters to the needs of fast- Ramadan App, Kuwaiti diabetics will have heritage we must preserve. Chinese herbs should heal, cal centers across the Middle East. choose to fast, MSD is introducing a new ing diabetics but also addresses the need a better opportunity to maintain a healthy not harm people and must be pesticide free.” Recognizing the critical role that and innovative tool; the Ramadan App. to innovate and provide an option that is and balanced diet, allowing them to better Exposure to pesticide residue causes toxic chemicals healthcare professionals play in providing Developed specifically for Apple devices, suitable to the needs of patients on the go, manage their weight and reduce the pos- to accumulate inside the body, leading to learning diffi- advice to diabetics who fast, in 2011 MSD the app will offer patients immediate is something we are extremely proud of. If sibility of diabetes-related complications culties, hormone disruption and reproductive abnormali- ties, according to Greenpeace. The group sampled 65 launched a campaign to promote greater access to the information kit “Facts About we are to truly start addressing the grow- which obese diabetics are at increased risk herb products, finding 51 different types of pesticide awareness, supporting diabetics that Fasting” as well as providing them with an ing prevalence of diabetes in Kuwait, we of developing.” Al Taruti continued residues. Twenty-six of the samples contained pesticides made the decision to fast. A big part of this important tool, the blood sugar tracker, must do more than simply raise awareness MSD’s study marks the first research that are illegal in China. Some pesticides were found in awareness campaign, included the devel- enabling fasting diabetics to record their of the risks that uncontrolled diabetes can conducted in the Middle East for people “extremely high concentration”, with residues on the san opment of a new information kit specifi- glucose levels throughout the holy month, lead to be. This year by introducing this fasting during Ramadan and is a crucial qi flower 500 times over safety limits and on the honey- cally designed to give healthcare profes- for discussion with their healthcare app we have gone a step further by pro- part of the company’s philosophy that suckle more than 100 times over. The report follows an sionals further tools, to help them in sup- provider. viding a tool which will help patients and raising awareness can reduce the preva- investigation by Greenpeace in April which revealed porting their diabetic patients in deciding The app will also offer a Ramadan healthcare professionals in communicat- lence of serious diseases like diabetes. mountains of hazardous waste left from China’s huge whether they will fast. Calendar and prayer compass, as well as a ing with each other more effectively and Currently, more than 362,000 Kuwaiti citi- phosphate fertiliser industry are polluting nearby com- The information kit which was based tool that alerts users to the times of significantly support physicians in provid- zens are thought to suffer from diabetes. munities and waters. China, the world’s top maker of on a study that was published in the prayers. The App which will be accessible ing their patients with educated advice on According to the latest IDF figures, if phosphate fertiliser, has seen production more than dou- International Journal of Clinical Practice, through the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is how to best manage this disease.” prevalence continues to increase at cur- ble over the past decade to 20 million tons last year, leav- showed that patients with Type 2 Diabetes expected to support more than 20 percent Discussing the potential dangers that rent rates, this figure will have almost dou- ing 300 million tons of a byproduct called phosphogyp- who chose to fast during Ramadan and of the population who already suffer from Kuwaiti diabetics could face when fasting bled by 2030 to reach more than 648,000 sum that can contain harmful substances.—AFP were taking JANUVIA (sitagliptin) experi- diabetes and can be downloaded for free please Mazen Al-Taruti, said, “For people citizens. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

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Issue of online visa by Indian embassy oreigners requiring visas for India need to Landmark Group to launch flagship Centrepoint apply it online from 16th June 2013. Applicants Fmay log on to the Public portal at www.indian- and Homecentre stores at The Avenues visaonline.gov.in. After successful online submis- sion, the hard copy, so generated, has to be signed trengthening its position as the region’s leading strength and success in the market. Our growth is all due by the applicant and submitted with supporting retail and hospitality conglomerate, Landmark to valued customers who have continuously supported documents in accordance with the type of visa along SGroup announced yesterday that it will increase its and trusted our brand and our products.” with the applicable fee in cash at any of the two out- Kuwait portfolio with the launch of its 9th Centrepoint “We have made major investments and are keen to source centres at Sharq or Fahaheel. It is essential and 5th HomeCentre store in Kuwait. Customers and offer good quality at reasonable prices to our customers. that applicants fill in their personal details as exactly patrons will soon benefit from the significant expansion Our new flagship stores are a one-stop shopping destina- and launch of the stores at the Avenues - The Mall which tion for the entire family” further concluded Basu. available in their passports. Mismatch of any of the has a separate north entrance from 3rd Avenue. The stores are customized in a way that captures the personal details would lead to non-acceptance of Further underscoring the importance of Kuwait as one attention of local shoppers and their needs. Just like any the application. Fees once paid are non-refundable. of Landmark Group’s fastest growing markets in the other Centrepoint and HomeCentre store in other All children would have to obtain separate visa on region, Saibal Basu, Chief Operating Officer, Landmark regions, the concepts will offer a huge variety of on-trend, their respective passports. Group Kuwait said: “The expansion plan in 2013 reflects good-quality, and affordable merchandise to their con- the strong response to our concept from locals, nationals sumers in Kuwait. Indian Embassy and the expat population in Kuwait. With the new stores To enhance the shopping experience, the Centrepoint sets up helpline in Kuwait, we are expanding rapidly across the region, and Homecentre store design in the Avenues has been he Indian Embassy in Kuwait has set up and are set to launch more stores before year end.” adapted keeping in mind the fashion and style oriented helpline in order to assist Indian expatriates in “We are in full-swing getting our stores closer to our consumer. As they are the largest stores in Kuwait, they registering any complaint regarding the gov- customers in Kuwait. The substantial investments ear- feature several entrances as well as a broad entrance to T marked for this expansion seal our commitment to be a offer convenience and ease of shopping. A leader in the ernment’s ongoing campaign to stamp out illegal leading player in the retail apparel industry in the coun- Middle East retail industry, the Landmark Group has suc- residents from the country. The embassy said in try. Since our first store opened in November 1996, we cessfully established itself as a forerunner in providing press release yesterday that it amended its previous have continued to grow. This year is an indication of our high value for money to customers. statement and stated if there is any complaint, the same could be conveyed at the following (as amend- ed): Operations Department, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait. Fax: 22435580, Tel: 24768146/25200334. It Sebamed-future kid said the embassy has been in regular contact with local authorities regarding the ongoing checking of expatriates. The embassy has also conveyed to them the concerns, fears and apprehensions of the com- munity in this regard. The authorities in Kuwait have conveyed that strict instructions have been issued to ensure that there is no harassment or improper treatment of expatriates by those undertaking checking. “The embassy would like to request Indian expatriates to ensure that they abide by all local laws, rules and regulations regarding residency, traf- fic and other matters,” the release read. It would be prudent to always carry the Civil ID and other rele- vant documents such as driving license, etc. In case an Indian expatriate encounters any improper treat- ment during checking, it may be conveyed immedi- ately with full details and contact particulars to the embassy at the following phone number 67623639. These contact details are exclusively for the above- mentioned purpose only.

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Tuesday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Tornado Alley 3D 10:30am, 6:30pm, 8:30pm Flight of Butterflies 3D 11:30am, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 12:30pm, 7:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 5:30pm In collaboration with the Future Kid Company, Sebmed recently sponsored a special ceremony to honor outstanding primary school kids. The ceremony included special games, numbers and performances that highly appealed to kids. Wednesday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups To The Arctic 3D 10:30am Tornado Alley 3D 11:30am, 6:30pm, 9:30pm Voice of AUK’S blood drive Flight of Butterflies 3D 12:30pm, 7:30pm Journey to Mecca 5:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 8:30pm

Thursday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Flight of Butterflies 3D 10:30am, 5:30pm, 8:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 11:30am Tornado Alley 3D 12:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 6:30pm

Friday: Fires of Kuwait 2:30pm Tornado Alley 3D 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm To The Arctic 3D 4:30pm, 7:30pm Flight of Butterflies 3D 6:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 9:30pm

Saturday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Flight of Butterflies 3D 10:30am, 1:30pm, 8:30pm Tornado Alley 3D 11:30am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 12:30pm, 6:30pm he Voice of AUK, AUK’s official stu- answers to frequently asked. As always, tion area. A segregated area for donating trauma and post-surgical patients, wher- Born to be Wild 3D 3:30pm dent newspaper, held its 7th the Kuwait Central Blood Bank was invit- blood was made available to provide ever blood was needed. Journey to Mecca 4:30pm TAnnual Blood Drive this year. The ed to carry out the donations and provid- those who asked for privacy feel com- The Voice of AUK is the university’s Kuwait Central Blood Bank set up a loca- ed a specialized team of doctors and fortable. Additionally, refreshments were official student newspaper, operated tion on campus from 10 am to 5 pm in nurses to ensure a smooth process. available to donors to help revitalize exclusively by a student board in consul- the multipurpose room, where 123 On the day of the Blood Drive, the themselves after the donation was com- tation with an AUK staff advisor. Issues members of the AUK community we pre- multi-purpose room was divided into plete, as some may experience drowsi- are produced monthly and contain Write to us sented with an opportunity to donate several areas; a registration booth, where ness afterwards. Copies of the latest diverse sections such as News, Arts, blood. potential donors are required to com- issue of the Voice of AUK issue were Health & Science, Opinions/Editorials, Send to What’s On Prior to the event, The Voice of AUK plete a questionnaire and get registered available for the donors to read while and an Arabic Corner. provided a registration booth for two into the system; a mini-physical test area, they were donating. The Voice of AUK board members upcoming events, birthdays or days, in the Liberal Arts building, to where blood tests were conducted by The idea of holding a blood drive was found the blood donation drive an excel- encourage members of the AUK commu- the Blood Bank staff to certify whether originally conceived by the AUK alumna, lent opportunity to recruit students as celebrations by email: nity to register to donate blood. They an individual’s blood is at the right Dina El Zohairy, seven years ago, to raise Voice members, particularly writers, and [email protected] were provided with useful information hemoglobin level and thus determining awareness among the community about to increase the organization’s visibility Fax: 24835619 / 20 about the donation process, such as cri- final eligibility as well as their blood pres- the importance of donating blood to on-campus and promote readership. teria, tips for a successful donation, and sure levels; and the actual blood dona- help make it readily available for cancer, WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 Al-Mulla International Exchange Embassy Information Company opens 5th branch in Hawally EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA The Australian Embassy Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visas and immigration matters in conducted by The Australian Consulate-General in Dubai. Email: [email protected] (VFS) [email protected] (Visa Office); Tel: +971 4 355 1958 (VFS) - +971 4 508 7200 (Visa Office); Fax: +971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). In Kuwait applications can be lodged at the Australian Visa Application Centre 4B 1st Floor, Al-Banwan Building Al-Qibla Area, Ali Al-Salem Street, opposite the Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Working hours and days: 09:30 - 17:30; Sunday - Thursday. Or visit their website www.vfs-au-gcc- com for more information. Kuwait citizens can apply for tourist visas on-line at www.immi.gov.au/e visa/e676.htm.

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EMBASSY OF CANADA The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration depart- ment. All processing of visa and immigra- tion matters including enquiries is conducted by l-Mulla Exchange, the leading added and fast remittance services of Al- the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. exchange company in Kuwait, Mulla Exchange. As with other branches Individuals who are interested in working, Ainaugurated their 5th branch in of Al-Mulla Exchange, the new branch in studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada Hawally on Friday, June 21, 2013. The lat- Hawally offers free insurance and loyalty should contact the Canadian Embassy in Abu est branch in Hawally highlights the points on every transaction, as well as Dhabi, website: www.UAE.gc.ca or www.going- company’s commitment to making mon- SMS confirmation on delivery of remit- ey remittances safer, more accessible and tances. Server to server transactions also tocanada.gc.ca, E-mail: abdbi-im-enquiry@inter- convenient for their customers. ensures that the account of the benefici- national.gc.ca. The Embassy of Canada is located A large gathering of customers, well- ary is credited within seconds in a most at Villa 24, Al-Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah. wishers and Al-Mulla Exchange officials secured manner. Please visit our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. attended the launch ceremony. The new Since its inception in 2001, Al-Mulla branch, which is equipped with several Exchange has revolutionized the The Embassy of Canada is open from 07:30 to service counters and focuses on both exchange industry in Kuwait through 15:30 Sunday through Thursday. The reception is operational and aesthetic aspects is ongoing investments in technology and open from 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for designed to provide personalized servic- by offering innovative, customer-centric Canadian citizens are provided from 09:00 until es for customers. The branch is located remittance solutions. on the main Tunis Street in Hawally, in Besides making money transfer a 12:00, Sunday through Wednesday. Building number 5, Shop 10 near GAD quick, safe and relaxed experience for its Restaurant. customers, Kuwait’s premier exchange n n n n n n n Customers voiced their opinion that also offers the facility to send money the opening of the fifth branch in from the comfort of one’s home or office Hawally is testimony of the demand and through their online service. EMBASSY OF US appreciation for the safe, secure, value Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa applications - completely free of an interview or a trip inside the Embassy. The chil- dren must be under 14 years of age, and addi- tional requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule individual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for themselves). The service is only available for children holding Kuwaiti pass- ports. To take advantage, parents must drop off the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off cover sheet, available on the Embassy website (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous pass- port, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS- 160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS- 160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If one parent will not travel, provide a visa copy Culinary quality, stellar service make for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter The Regency’s catering services stand out stating no objection to the child’s travel. - For children of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I- n a drive to expand it’s already wide- to provide private ghabqas at home, as 20. reaching services to discerning clien- well as in the hotel’s stunning ballrooms Children born in the US (with very few tele and to serve better those clients or in the beautiful beachside sanctuary I exceptions) are US citizens and would not be requiring personalized service and inter- of the Ladies’ Lounge. Of course, thanks national standards of quality, The to its Italian and Lebanese pastry chefs, eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the Regency is developing its well respected the hotel is well known for its home- application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy catering services. Having recently won made Arabic sweets and irresistible from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, the contract to provide food and European desserts, which always make a excluding holidays. More information is avail- refreshments at the Pearl and Derwaza delightful - and popular - centre-piece Lounge in Kuwait’s International Airport, of any family gathering during the Holy able on the U.S. Embassy website: the multi award-winning hotel is gear- Month. kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.html ing up for the summer. “Catering excellence is a key part of Whether catering for a family celebra- The Regency’s culinary repertoire” tion, birthday, ladies’ tea party or extrav- added Aurelio Giraudo, General n n n n n n n agant supper, or treating hard working Manager. “Our unmatched catering serv- staff to a well deserved ghabqa during ices give clients an opportunity to enjoy EMBASSY OF GREECE The Holy Month of Ramadan, The those same exemplary standards of fine The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the Regency’s team is ensures the complete food at home, as we offer within the pleasure to announce that visa applica- success of events from start to finish. hotel and Convention Centre”. “In addi- tions must be submitted to Schengen Visa Moreover, with over three decades of tion to the unbeatable value, it is the experience to its credit, The Regency is quality of food and service that we pro- Application Centre (VFS office) located at 12th already caterer of choice to some of the vide that assures our reputation” he floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al- most prestigious addresses in town, added. Indeed the reputation of The Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For including innumerable diplomatic mis- Regency has recently been further information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to sions where it has provided tailor-made endorsed internationally by the double arrangements in addition to unparal- win at the World Travel Awards in Dubai 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: leled choices of menus and competent where The Regency garnered not only Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport collec- service staff. ‘Kuwait’s Best Luxury Hotel’ award but tion from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applications With the approach of Ramadan and also the title: ‘Kuwait’s Best Convention please visit the following website Eid The Regency is of course, delighted Hotel’. www.mfa.gr/kuwait. Kozhikode District NRI Association (KDNA) office bearers n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF VATICAN resident - Zubair MM, Vice President (1)-Kalathil Abdurahiman, Vice President (2)-Santhosh The Apostolic Nunciature Embassy of PPunathil, Vice President (3) -Azeez Thikkodi, the Holy See, Vatican in Kuwait has General Secretary- Suresh Mathur, Treasurer-Sathian moved to a new location in Kuwait City. Varoonda, Secretary Organizing-K Ali Koya, Secretary Please find below the new address: Yarmouk, Media-Asha Premraj, Secretay Arts & Culture- Ilyas Block 1, Street 2, Villa No: 1. P.O.Box 29724, Thottathil, Secretary Investment & Benefits-RN Safat 13158, Kuwait. Tel: 965 25337767, Fax: Shoukath Ali, Secretary Charity-Hakeem Villyapalli, 965 25342066. Email: Secretary Membership-Zaheer Alakkal, Secretary Web,IT [email protected] & Data-Naser Thikkodi, Secretary Sports-Abdurahiman Naduvannur, Secretary Employment-Premraj Koroth, Secretary Academic-Praju TM. TV PROGRAMS TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

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Farm 10:45 Kid In A Candy Store 19:40 Industrial Junkie 22:50 Austin And Ally 11:10 Charly’s Cake Angels 20:05 How It’s Made 03:00 Samantha Who? 23:10 Wizards Of Waverly Place 11:35 Unique Sweets 01:00 Golfing World 20:35 Auction Hunters 03:30 Samantha Who? 23:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 12:00 Amazing Wedding Cakes 02:00 International Rugby League 21:00 Storage Hunters 04:00 Seinfeld 00:00 Hannah Montana Forever 12:50 Red, Hot And Yummy 04:00 Trans World Sport 21:30 Off The Hook: Extreme 04:30 The Tonight Show With Jay 00:20 Hannah Montana Forever 13:15 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 05:00 World Pool Masters Catches Leno 00:45 Brandy & Mr Whiskers Basics 06:00 World Cup Of Pool 21:55 Off The Hook: Extreme 05:30 Two And A Half Men 01:05 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 13:40 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 07:00 Golfing World Catches 06:00 All Of Us 01:30 Emperor’s New School Basics 08:00 International Rugby League 22:25 Extreme Fishing 06:30 Til Death 01:50 Emperor’s New School 14:05 Food Wars 10:00 Total Rugby 23:20 Moonshiners 07:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 02:15 Replacements 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 10:30 IRB Junior World 00:15 Off The Hook: Extreme 08:00 Seinfeld 02:35 Replacements 14:55 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Championship Catches 08:30 Two And A Half Men 15:20 Guy’s Big Bite 12:30 IRB Junior World 00:40 Off The Hook: Extreme 09:00 Samantha Who? 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

Your inner resources and emotions are accented. You can expect a sense of You have come a long way; you recognize the progress too. Someone support and determination from those around you. You enjoy playing detective could challenge you on a sensitive issue, resulting in a very intense discussion. You may and you are able to ferret out information and all kinds of secrets. You are research-oriented touch upon very emotional parts of you and find yourself psychoanalyzing. Do not go and security minded. The boss or the customer may become much more interested in your tal- overboard here—letting things work out may be the best method of action for now. ents today. With a shrewd and penetrating mind, you have great psychological instincts and There are some new emotional understandings that may result in you starting a positive are able to get at the causes beneath the surface of life. You enjoy mental effort and discipline. routine. You make your way through ideas, concepts and your ability to communicate and You could be working long and hard with some project today. If you are a student now you will express them to others. You encourage students to try new things and become involved! find your studies quite interesting. Your possessions give you great comfort and you think on There is an emphasis on the importance of having reachable goals. There are some ways to improve your surroundings. adventure possibilities coming up soon.

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

Your work or career is in real harmony with the rest of your life. You could Perhaps there is a sense of the artificial or senseless today. Someone may gain some insight from subordinates or young people that are around you this day. Outer cir- come into your shop and be all interested in your product and then just leave as cumstances are favorable and it should be easy for you to push onward with some important suddenly as they appeared. It is hard to understand but you are good to take the positive atti- projects. Things seem almost magical in the way they work out for you now. This is a great time tude and leave room for the possibility that the customer will return. It seems to be one of to get things accomplished. You demonstrate a good understanding to the needs of others those days when the new is just not in your work for just now. Building relationships is a very and may often be called upon to do just that. This is a great time, when good fortune sur- good thing. You are gifted and even lucky when it comes to professional decisions, however. rounds you. It is easy for you to make correct decisions, find the right path and move forward Things usually manage to work out for you so taking little steps is advisable for now. This week where your career is concerned. Use some fun form of exercise or sports to release any ten- has begun in strange ways but at home you find ways to enjoy yourself . . . Perhaps a fun family sions—invite a friend. hotdog festival.

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

A lot of energy goes into getting things scheduled and planned now is the You are riding a high in terms of taking advantage of the cycles in your life. time to make a strong effort to ride the crest of the wave into fame and fortune This may well be a high-water mark; however, this is also the beginning of a or, at the least, success. It will be hard for you to do wrong, for all the cycles are working in your series of cycles in which you should begin to consolidate and tie down the advances you have favor. Reflective and tactful, you are able to please others. Above all, you are forever charming already made. All of this will become clear soon. There is a change of direction for you, away ACROSS yielding a yellow dye. and gracious, fascinating and mysterious. You could be in charge of coordinating groups or from the material and glitter, toward inner needs and security. You will find that you are more concerned with maintaining and strengthening your position, rather than making a lot of 82. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat representing groups, perhaps to enlarging the volume of production. After the work is done, 1. Indicating the most important performer or noise. In summary, this is a kind of high-water mark in the social department. This time should role. trimmed off. you are able to show your abilities at putting the feelings of a group into words and you may serve as a teacher or spokesperson. At home this evening you will find that friends share fun be easy and filled with opportunities and friendships. Enjoy them. Be sure to set aside some 5. An area of ground used for some particular 83. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from stories and laughter with you. prime time for your sweetheart this evening. purpose (such as building or farming). aba cloth. 12. (informal) Roused to anger. 15. A unit of length equal to 1760 yards. DOWN 16. Someone who negotiates (confers with oth- 1. A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) ers in order to reach a settlement). of pleasure. CAPRICORN 17. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 2. Infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi Your career decisions may suffer from a lack of self-discipline today. Perhaps your You are a very forceful speaker and will communicate with great enthusiasm. Turkey). and appearing as itching circular patches. mental concentration is working in too many different directions. Perhaps by keeping Words just flow—whether you have the attention of an audience, co-workers or 18. English prelate noted for his pessimistic ser- 3. (medicine) Chilly. a notepad handy, you can jot down the ideas and thoughts that come to you unrelated to work. authority figures. An emotional impact will bring the subject matter home to your listeners. As mons and articles (1860-1954). 4. Enact or perform again. Eventually, your focus will be back and your work will not suffer for the distractions. Also, try being a born doer—everyone knows about your incredible drive to accomplish and achieve in life. Be careful not to allow others to take advantage of you. Your ambitions are backed by the will to 19. The location of something surrounded by 5. A unit of pressure. guided by a list for your work, as this will help cut back on the interruptions that you can create for 6. Disabled in the feet or legs. yourself. Perhaps it is time for that vacation soon. Money and the ability to save or invest wisely are the get things done. You try hard and you push on toward whatever goals you have in mind—you other things. are a good mentor. You pride yourself in the challenges that are presented in the workplace. 7. Someone who has red hair. measures of success for the day. Thinking about the future is a wise thing to do and financial planning 20. State in northeastern India. is advised. Pay attention to the people that have the same goals as you. You may have a new interest in a new hobby—perhaps something you saw this last weekend 22. Power to control. 8. With ease. has you inspired. 24. A small bottle that contains a drug (especially 9. Unarmed feather palms of central and north- a sealed sterile container for injection by needle). ern South America. 10. A brittle gray crystalline element that is a 26. The work of caring for or attending to some- Aquarius (January 20- February 18) one or something. semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) Leo (July 23-August 22) used in transistors. You may have to exercise self-discipline to make career progress today— 27. A family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in This is a day to dress in those new clothes or carry through on some pre- 11. A period marked by distinctive character or apply a little temporary pressure. Fortunately, these days do not come often. You have an inner southeastern Asia. viously made plans. You are proud of your accomplishments and you are proud of the reckoned from a fixed point or event. drive to be thorough and responsible in minute details—self-disciplined. You are learning to 28. Genus of chiefly small rock-loving ferns. accomplishments that your loved ones have made. There are emotional beginnings and a 12. An independent group of closely related express yourself deliberately and not waste your words. You already have a natural sense of 29. Being ten more than one hundred forty. feeling of a fresh start—perhaps the establishment of new habit patterns. Enjoy the organization and come across as disciplined. With all this going for you, you could not help but Chadic languages spoken in the area between progress you are making—you are in charge! This afternoon you may get caught up in 30. Single thickness of usually some homoge- achieve success. You may come across some unusual ways to help or care for others. A whirl- the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages. someone’s captivating story. If you are encouraged to help, remember, a path is not always neous substance. wind romance is a strong possibility at this time. Take the opportunity this evening to relax with 13. Any culture medium that uses agar as the learned unless it is driven or experienced. You can, however, lend a listening ear. A sense of 31. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake your feet up for at least fifteen minutes . . . Come on, you can do it—deep breath now—a little gelling agent. security is always uppermost in your mind and you will soon create a routine that will help Chad. music may be helpful. 14. Informal terms for a (young) woman. you steadily see your finances increase. 35. Having a pattern of fretwork or latticework. 21. A fraudulent business scheme. 39. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by 23. A white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid behavioral and learning disorders. (SiO2). Virgo (August 23-September 22) 41. God of the earth. Pisces (February 19-March 20) 25. Soft white semisolid fat obtained by render- 42. A transuranic element. ing the fatty tissue of the hog v 1. 43. Someone who is morally reprehensible. You do not like making career decisions and you can get downright con- You may be unusually motivated or driven to move into new and unex- 32. Jordan's port. pected directions. You could receive unexpected backing and, in general, your efforts are 45. A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan River. fused when it comes to making the right choice. You may enjoy working just to make the mon- 33. (Norse mythology) An enormous wolf that ey and then having a part-time job at home to eventually take the place of your day job. This is successful. You will reach new heights of originality today. New and unexpected emotions 47. Conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 was fathered by Loki and that killed Odin. a time to discipline your mind. Perhaps this is also a time to enroll in a continuing education may come up as well. There is a burning zeal for humanitarian goals: what is best for the BC). 34. A port city in southwestern Iran. class that will help to focus on just what it is you most enjoy—writing, drawing, advertising, many, the community. With little patience for red tape and superficialities, you could insist 52. A United Nations agency created to assist 36. Squash bugs. repairing, cleaning, decorating and saving the best for last, catering. You could teach your most on getting right to the heart of any question. This is a time when you may feel very pas- sionate. Be careful not to allow your passion free reign and you will continue that road to developing nations by loans guaranteed by 37. (Greek mythology) The Titaness who was enjoyable work and talent and may even be surprised at the interest you have created. Pursue member governments. peaceful interests this evening. Helping someone else build self-confidence will help build up success. You may find that a pay raise or promotion is likely soon. This is a good time for mother of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient your own confidence. public relations—you will accomplish much. 53. The largest continent with 60% of the earth's mythology. population. 38. Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to 54. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm be worried or alarmed. used in India for writing paper. 40. An official prosecutor for a judicial district. Word Search Yesterday’s Solution 55. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and 44. Herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient the tropics for its edible root and in temperate mythology. areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves. 56. A river that rises in central Germany and flows 48. A deep bow. north to join the Elbe River. 49. Lying in the same plane. 59. A radioactive gaseous element formed by the 50. Having the shape of a sphere or ball. disintegration of radium. 51. A member of an extinct North American 60. A highly unstable radioactive element (the Indian people who lived in the Pit river valley in heaviest of the halogen series). northern California. 61. A silvery ductile metallic element found pri- 57. Motivation based on ideas of right and marily in bauxite. wrong. 62. A pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel. 58. Experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappi- 64. A Hindu prince or king in India. ness. 67. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann. 63. An ancient upright stone slab bearing mark- 69. An anxiety disorder associated with serious ings. traumatic events and characterized by such 65. A city in northern India. symptoms as guilt about surviving or reliving the 66. Immense East Indian fruit resembling bread- trauma in dreams or numbness and lack of fruit of. involvement with reality or recurrent thoughts 68. Pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or and images. appearance. 72. (of reproduction) Not involving the fusion of 70. Someone who works (or provides workers) male and female gametes reproduction". during a strike. 76. Government agency created in 1974 to 71. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake license and regulate nuclear power plants. Chad. 77. Moths whose larvae are cutworms. 73. A tight-fitting headdress. 80. A workplace for the conduct of scientific 75. The bill in a restaurant. research. 78. A hard gray lustrous metallic element that is 81. East Indian tree bearing a profusion of highly corrosion-resistant. intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and 79. Being one more than fifty. Yesterday’s Solution

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Lebanese singers Elissa and Wael Kfoury arrive for the 13eme Murex Díor Festival Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram Egyptian actress Elham Shahin and Lebanese singer Maya Diab pose on the red carpet. taking place at the Casino Du Liban, north of the capital Beirut, yesterday. — AFP photos

Two young women smile with their Bascetta Stars during an Origami class.

undreds gathered in New York over the weekend for a visitors over three months, said Pardo, who specializes in addition to the upcoming Spanish museum, Rozenberg, an Origami enthusiasts are divided between the “purists” convention celebrating origami, the ancient Asian art “modulars,” such as his “flexball”: a hollow sphere with open- Argentine who has lived in the United States for 15 years, is who work exclusively from paper squares, without cuts or Hof paper folding, as the craft gains increasing recogni- ings created using several sheets of paper formed into differ- helping build an origami museum in Uruguay, slated to open glue, and those who allow cutting and rectangular papers. tion as serious art in the West. Animals, shapes, landscapes ent geometric figures. The museum plans to feature works by in 2014. The computer has added a new dimension, with some artists and spaceships constructed with astonishing intricacy were current masters including Satoshi Kamiya of Japan, Robert using programs to design their creations. “This is a new stage, on display at OrigamiUSA, all fashioned entirely from uncut Lang and Bernie Payton of the United States, and Dinh Giang New tech transforms an ancient art with some folders moving towards the super complex and paper squares and without a drop of glue. of Vietnam-many of whose works were on display in New The art of folding figures dates back to the invention of others who want to return to simplicity without losing origi- “We say the universe is flat and is contained in a square York. paper in China in the first or second century and its arrival in nality,” she said. piece of paper. With paper you can do everything: the limit is Laura Rozenberg, a member of OrigamiUSA and publisher Japan a few hundred years later. The first known book with The technology has also opened new horizons for the art, the imagination,” explained Jorge Pardo, a self-taught origa- of “The Paper” magazine dedicated to the art, said the muse- folding instructions is the “Senbazuru Orikata,” published in including a scientific collaboration that has led to designs mi artist. Pardo, a special guest at the convention, is the direc- um represents a major step in the trend towards creating Japan in 1797. Since then the art has come a long way, with a being applied to engineering. The art form has also spread to tor of the Zaragoza School Origami Museum, which will open “permanent exhibition spaces for the critical mass of excep- modern phase starting in the 1950s and evolving further in other fields, including occupational therapy and rehab thera- in December in northern Spain, where the West’s oldest tional work” that has accumulated. Origami, a term which recent decades with the rise of computers and the Internet, py, in addition to its most popular and traditional role as a origami association was founded six decades ago. It will be comes from the Japanese words “ori” (folding) and “gami” explained Rozenberg. “In the 50s, people began to connect mental exercise that also helps children develop fine motor Europe’s first museum dedicated to the art. (paper), has a home in Tokyo’s House of Origami museum. around the world, sending letters with models,” said the biol- skills. — AFP A recent test run with temporary exhibits boasted 60,000 But in the West, until now, exhibits have been temporary. In ogist and journalist, highlighting the role of Akira Yoshizawa.

obby “Blue” Bland, a distinguished singer who blended the blues great’s valet and chauffer at one point, and was one of Southern blues and soul in songs such as “Turn on Your the last of the living connections to the roots of the genre. He BLove Light” and “Further On Up the Road,” died Sunday. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and was was 83. Rodd Bland said his father died due to complications an influence on scores of young rock ‘n’ rollers. Born in Rosemark, from an ongoing illness at his Memphis, Tenn, home. He was sur- Tenn., he moved to nearby Memphis as a teenager and became a rounded by relatives. Bland was known as the “the Sinatra of the founding member of the Beale Streeters, a group that also blues” and was heavily influenced by Nat King Cole, often record- included King and Johnny Ace. Upon his induction, the Rock Hall of Fame noted Bland was “second in stature only to B.B. King as a product of Memphis’ Beale Street blues scene.” This undated publicity image released by Sony Legacy shows, from left, Verdine White, After a stint in the Army, he recorded with producer Sam Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson from the band Earth, Wind & Fire. — AP Phillips, who helped launch the careers of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, in the early 1950s with little to show for it. It wasn’t until later that decade Bland began to find success. He scored his first No. 1 on the R&B charts with “Further On Up the Road” in 1957 and it was around this time he got his nickname, taken from his song “Little Boy Blue” because his repertoire focused so close- ly on lovelorn subject matter. Beginning with “I’ll Take Care of You” in early 1960, Bland released a dozen R&B hits in a row. That arth, Wind and Fire initially wanted to founder Maurice White and Ralph Johnson - string included “Turn On Your Love Light” in 1961. release its new album around the 2012 has worked on the album for two years. Its Some of his best-known songs included “Call on Me” and Epresidential election, but the band real- new single, “My Promise,” was released “That’s the Way Love Is,” both released in 1963, and “Ain’t Nothing ized it wasn’t satisfied with the songs it creat- Monday and was co-written by Academy You Can Do” in 1964. “Lead Me On,” another well-known song, ed. “We have a lot more bells and whistles in Award nominee and Grammy winner Siedah breaks the listener’s heart with the opening lines: “You know how place now and the record is better,” singer Garrett. Fans who pre-order the album will it feels, you understand/What it is to be a stranger, in this Philip Bailey said in a recent interview. “Now, have their names put in the album packaging. unfriendly land.” Bland wasn’t as well known as some of his con- Then & Forever,” the group’s first album in The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are cur- temporaries, but was no less an influential figure for early rock ‘n’ eight years, will be released Sept 10. Bailey rently on a tour. Bailey said he enjoys having roll stars. Many of his songs, especially “Further On Up the Road” said the band called co-founding member his son, Philip Bailey Jr, on the road and as a and “I Pity the Fool,” were recorded by young rockers, including Larry Dunn and others to help produce its lat- writer and producer on the new album. “It’s a David Bowie and Eric Clapton. “He’s always been the type of guy est sound. great experience to the say the least. I spend In this Jan 15, 1992, file ing with lavish arrangements to accompany his smooth vocals. that if he could help you in any way, form or fashion, he would,” “I said, ‘Let’s go back to the drawing so much time away from my family and kids. photo, Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, He even openly imitated Frank Sinatra on the “Two Steps From Rodd Bland said. — AP board,’” he recalled. “It’s a great representation (that this is) bonding like never before,” he left, receives his award for the Blues” album cover, standing in front of a building with a coat of who Earth, Wind and Fire is now, but not said. “He has the same passion.”—AP the Rock and Roll Hall of thrown over his shoulder. departing from the classic sound.” “It doesn’t Fame from B.B. King during “He brought a certain level of class to the blues genre,” said sound like we’re trying to be anyone other induction ceremonies in Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell, son of legendary musician and producer than Earth, Wind and Fire,” added bassist New York. — AP Willie Mitchell. Bland was a contemporary of B.B. King’s, serving as Verdine White. The band - which includes lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

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File picture shows a File picture shows Nepalese sher- Nepalese sherpa pa packing climbers posing after col- garbage. lecting garbage from the Everest clean-up expedi- tion at Everest Base Camp. — AFP photos

t is a traditional role using skills passed down through the based in Nepal. “They have no knowledge of altitude, they have now, the older porters are frustrated by the swaths of unskilled Sherpa says that he has worked on crews where porters receive generations, but young unskilled boys with no knowledge of no mountain clothing, they have no mountain footwear. It’s not young men who go to the mountains-they don’t believe the less than a third of that. Ithe mountains are flocking to become porters in Nepal’s good for them, it’s not good for the clients, it’s not good for the younger guys are genuinely there to learn the trade,” she says. “The young guys who know less about the work also know Himalayas. The lure of comparatively high wages is encourag- trekking industry at all.” The porters however are unlikely to Labor conditions for porters have long been a focus of advoca- less about their rights,” he says. With corruption and political ing the teens to carry packs for tourists during the busy complain. cy groups in Nepal, where tourism is a leading industry and instability still plaguing the country, there is little hope of better trekking season. But some experts say they are putting both “They are out there to make good, quick money, and they Himalayan trekking attracts an estimated 40 percent of the for- government monitoring or enforcement deep in the moun- themselves and climbers at risk.Wage hikes for porters, praised also feel pressure to prove themselves, so they don’t object to eign visitors to the country each year. tains. As a result, responsibility to make trekking safe might in by unions and advocacy groups, mean treks through the poor conditions until several days into a trek when they’re seri- Despite new minimum wage guarantees, some say the part fall on foreign visitors themselves, Chaffer says. “Tourists Himalayas have now become a lucrative venture for Nepalese ously injured,” she adds. Companies are hiring the youngsters as flood of young porters is being exploited. Alonzo Lyons, a US coming to visit the Himalayas need to pay attention to their boys, some as young as 14. urbanization and labor migration have drained many rural writer and mountaineer based in Nepal, says he has witnessed staff, talk with their porters, ask them about their lives,” she says. “Friends who’ve done portering told me it’s a good way to Himalayan trekking regions of the men who have traditionally crews of young men carrying overloaded packs over treacher- “It not only makes for a pleasant, genuine experience in Nepal, earn money, so now I’m doing it too,” says 19-year-old Tendisha, worked as porters. In a report released last year, the UK-based ous terrain. “When I have asked porters out loud how much but it can let them understand who is supporting them, and who uses just one name, during a trek down from Everest Base advocacy group Porters’ Progress called Nepal’s portering trade they are carrying, they all usually say 25 kilos,” Lyons says. “It’s potentially alert them to danger.” In May, European climbers Camp. “I didn’t know anything about the mountains before,” he an “industry in crisis”. Their research reveals that many men are only later when I ask again in private that they change it to 40, were involved in a brawl with a group of Sherpas who had been adds. Porters traditionally carry food, safety equipment and leaving the mountains, and the country altogether, to seek even 60 kilos. Then they admit they were encouraged by their rigging up ropes for their clients on the upper reaches of camping gear, often trekking ahead of the group, setting up higher wages as Nepal’s economy struggles to recover from a employers to lie,” he says. Everest. The fight, essentially over climbing rights, shocked the camp before the trekkers arrive, or staying behind to pack up. decade-long civil war that ended in 2006. More than a thou- Dhiraj Tamang, 22, says he often carries 45-kilogramme mountaineering community and caused a damaging rift Some of them are Sherpas, experienced mountaineers who sand Nepalese citizens migrate abroad each day looking for packs during treks, without proper equipment such as walking between Western climbers and their Nepalese guides. — AFP guide climbers through the Himalayas. work. sticks, and works alongside porters who know little of the haz- In a profession that requires local knowledge about factors ards of mountaineering. “There’s no uniformity in terms of such as altitude and temperature, as well as basic medical skills Safe trekking may depend on foreigners wages and the agencies don’t usually provide sufficient gear for emergencies, lack of experience can endanger an expedi- With the exodus of experienced porters, traditional prac- and equipment for us,” says Tamang, a porter for three years. “If tion. And without expertise, the porters themselves are at risk tices-such as eating garlic during an ascent to help mitigate the it’s a trek with camping, things are likely to go wrong because of injury. “They’ve never carried anything in their lives,” says Jo effects of altitude-are disappearing. “There used to be a tradi- you are talking about a huge logistical operation.” A porter’s Chaffer, a veteran guide and trekking company consultant tion of older porters training younger porters,” says Chaffer. “But minimum wage is around $8 a day, but trekking guide Sonam

An Indian archer counts the amount to be paid to another member of the Indian men remove arrows from the target during an archery ses- club before he can collect his group’s arrows which made their target at sion. an archery club in the north-eastern city of Shillong.—AFP photos

very weekday afternoon in the picturesque Indian city of Shillong, since the game was deemed much too popular and an important source of dozens of men meet to play with bows and arrows, place bets and gam- income for the archers involved. After it was legalized in October 1982, allow- Bble, keeping a centuries-old tradition alive. The origins of the game, ing bookies to buy licenses to gamble, its popularity returned. The game is known simply as Siat Khnam or Shoot Arrow and played by men belonging to played twice a day, every afternoon except on Sundays and public holidays. northeast India’s Khasi tribe, are unclear. Today, participants choose a two- India boasts a strong record of sporting success in archery and the coun- digit number and place a bet on that number. The sum of their haul, if they try’s Hindu epics are packed with tales of princes famed for their prowess with win, depends on the amount they pay to participate in the game. a bow and arrow. In this remote corner of the country however, although Everyone draws their bows and arrows and begins shooting. Arrows fly some archers play in league tournaments organized by local clubs, most sim- through the air, as each archer tries to strike the target, located about 50 ply turn up for a good time, part of a sizeable herd devoted to carrying on an meters (150 feet) from them. Only the arrows that stick to the target-a bam- old tradition. — AFP boo barrel-like structure are counted, not the ones that fall off. The arrows are counted and the last two digits of the number make up the winning bet, so if 285 arrows hit the target then whoever chose 85 wins. If no one gets lucky, the money is added to the pool for the next game. The game hit a rough patch during the 1950s and 1960s when local govern- An Indian man takes aim during an archery session at a club in the ments outlawed the practice. But officials eventually overturned the ban north-eastern city of Shillong.

Indian men examine shot arrows during an archery session. Indian bookies are served coffee and sweet bites as they work the phones to complete bets placed through-out the city. lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

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A model gets her hair redone between designers, backstage at Hotel des Almadies, in Dakar, Senegal. — AP pho- Models pose for a picture as they wait backstage ahead of the runway show of Dakar Fashion Week.

ackstage at Dakar Fashion Week a group of young of Dakar Fashion Week that she had banned any models using cations from this practice,” Ly said. saw huge billboards promoting skin lightening products women squeeze into impossibly high heels while others skin depigmentation cream from participating in the six-day Women often use prescription-strength corticosteroid springing up around Dakar. “It was ridiculous,” she said of the Bsit still as make-up artists paint their eyelids a shining event. A local newspaper, Sud Quotidian, claimed more than 60 creams to lighten their skin, she said. “When absorbed into the blanched face used in the advertising campaign. “Our skin is emerald color. All legs and cheekbones, the models are subject percent of Senegalese women use skin bleaching products for blood stream, corticosteroids pose serious risks, particularly for something that we should value.” to the same pressures as their counterparts walking runways in non-medical reasons. the heart,” she said. Skin cancer is also a potential side effect. Sidling nervously between hair and make-up stations, mod- London, Paris, and New York. And perhaps more. Like many Women of all classes and education levels use these often This year’s collections emphasized sleek minimalist designs, in els also expressed their support for Ndiaye’s initiative. “I think it’s women from the streets of Senegal, some fashion models in unregulated skin creams. Well-heeled and unshod women forceful primary colors and jet blacks, with designs targeting a great idea,” said Dorinex Mboumba. “It will discourage others West Africa have bleached their skin, seeking to achieve a “cafÈ across Senegal bare the tell-tale signs of long-term bleaching - international women. Models strutted in towering Louboutin from the practice.” “We don’t need to change the color of our au lait” color regarded by some as the aesthetic ideal. blotches of discolored skin on their arms and faces. “I’m trying platform pumps down a runway inside a luxurious nightclub. skin to be beautiful.” For Ndiaye herself, the stand against skin This year, however, Senegal’s marquee fashion event is mak- to teach them to like themselves,” said Ndiaye of the natural- The African designers showcasing their talents hailed bleaching largely boils down to aesthetics. “It’s not even pretty,” ing a stand against the damaging practice. “I am against it,” said toned models selected for this year’s show. Self-esteem is not Ndiaye’s public stance at the event, which ended on Sunday. she said. “For me, it’s just a turn off.”— Reuters Adama Ndiaye, better known as Adama Paris, who started the the only issue at stake, according to dermatologist Fatoumata Sophie Nzinga Sy, a couturier educated at the prestigious annual fashion fete in 2002. Ndiaye announced at the opening Ly. “In my practice, I see a huge number of women with compli- Parsons School of Design in New York, was infuriated when she

Models wear creations of Emporio Armani men’s Spring-Summer 2014 collection part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy yesterday. Gucci Spring-Summer 2014 — AP/AFP photos lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

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Etro Menswear Spring-Summer 2014 collection

HANEL reinforces its presence in Kuwait with the open- opens out over two floors and 505m≤ featuring the icons of On the ground floor, clients are greeted by two spaces spaces where clients are welcomed by comfortable tweed ing of a second boutique, in prestige mall, the Avenues. the House perpetually reinterpreted by Karl Lagerfeld in his dedicated to accessories, as well as the shoe area which fea- sofas and private fitting rooms. Adjoining this area, an inti- CLike the other CHANEL boutiques around the world, this six Ready-to-Wear and accessories collections for the House tures a chandelier from Goossens, and a room dedicated to all mate room is devoted to the most precious accessories. boutique was designed by the celebrated New York based each year. Pure lines are explored in a palette of the emblem- the ranges of CHANEL watches, headlined by the PremiËre Luxury, elegance and modernity, the three elements that architect Peter Marino. Throughout, it recalls Mademoiselle atic colors of the House, with white and beige marble floors and J12, displayed alongside the Ultra collection of fine jewel- represent the very essence of the House, are brought together Chanel’s declaration that “The most beautiful things are the and black carbon fiber walls punctuated by artworks by Peter ry. A staircase leads to the first floor, where the refinement and with perfect harmony at CHANEL’s boutique at Prestige Mall, simplest.” Dayton and Robert Greene, as well as a coffee table by Ingrit cosiness of the private apartment of Mademoiselle Chanel at The Avenues. Behind the impactful marble faÁade, the world of CHANEL Donat. 31 Rue Cambon in Paris is recreated in two Ready-to-Wear Gambling with bows and arrows in India

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The bassist of US rock band Kiss Gene Simmons performs on stage during the Hellfest Heavy Music Festival in Clisson, western France. — AFP

t ancient Babylon’s Ishtar Gate, Iraqi workers labor with a heavy saw, hammers, a chisel and crowbar to break up Aand remove a concrete slab that is hastening the struc- ture’s decay. The concrete lies between the two long, towering walls of tan bricks decorated with processions of bulls and drag- ons that make up the more than 2,500-year-old Ishtar Gate, in what is now Iraq’s Babil province. The masonry slab was laid dur- ing the late dictator Saddam Hussein’s rule. Removing the con- crete is deemed essential to preserving the Ishtar Gate at Babylon, which also served as the base for a later gate of the same name, the reassembled remains of which are now located Nik Wallenda walks without any harnesses or any safety in Germany. precautions on a tightrope stretched across the Little In the 1980s, “there was a large intervention of modern Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon. — AFP masonry inserted behind the facades” of the Ishtar Gate, in addi- tion to “changes in the terrain behind, and resurfacing of the base Workers chip away at the concrete laid as the plinth for a of the gate with concrete,” said Jeff Allen, field manager for the the Lion of Babylon, at the ancient archaeological site of Future of Babylon project which is carrying out the work. All of Babylon, south of Baghdad, that was put in place during those factors are accelerating “the rate of damage at the site, and its renovation under Iraq’s former dictator Saddam decay, and what we’re doing at Ishtar Gate is trying to arrest or to Hussein’s rule on May 19, 2013.— AFP photos slow down those mechanisms that are causing the gate to col- lapse,” Allen said. Removing the concrete “will allow the ground to breathe and ecord-breaking US daredevil Nik Wallenda hopes to evaporate water, because at the present time... the water cannot make history again Sunday by walking across the Grand escape, so it routes through the easiest direction to get to the RCanyon on a tightrope, 1,500 feet above ground over surface,” which is through the gate itself, he said. The Future of the world-renowned landmark. Wallenda, who was the first Babylon project is a joint effort between the World Monuments person to walk across the Niagara Falls last year, will be rigged Fund, which works to save key cultural heritage sites, and Iraq’s up with multiple cameras and microphones broadcasting the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage. The project’s original aim death-defying feat live around the world. And unlike the was to complete a management plan for Babylon, but it has been Niagara Falls walk, the 34-year-old will wear no safety harness expanded to include restoration and conservation work at vari- for the stunt, likely to take him 25 minutes in searing tempera- ous parts of the site as well. tures over the famous tourist attraction. Babylon, one of the most famed cities of antiquity and now At Niagara, Wallenda-who first walked the wire aged 2 — Nik Wallenda speaks at a press conference an important archaeological site, has a long history of damage braved strong winds and heavy spray to walk on a cable sus- after he crossed the Little Colorado River and abuse. In addition to the concrete problem, modern work pended around 200 feet (60 meters) above North America’s Gorge. atop the Ishtar Gate directs rainwater down its front, causing ero- biggest waterfall, on the US-Canada border. On Sunday he will sion. And parts of the gate are riddled with modern bricks that step out into the void over six times higher-a height greater will have to be removed and replaced with others that are histori- than that of the Empire State Building-with nothing but a two- cally accurate. In the past, people also removed original bricks inch (five-centimeter) thick steel wire between him and the Wallendas circus family, said that as he steps out he will be from Babylon for use in construction elsewhere. —AFP rocky canyon bottom. thinking of his great-grandfather Karl Wallenda, who died in The walk is set to begin from around 6:00 pm Sunday (0100 1978 after falling from a tightrope. GMT Monday), an hour or two before sunset over the Grand He has trained for the worst, and said that-unlike his great- Canyon and will be broadcast live in 219 countries by the grandfather, who had an injured collarbone and double her- Discovery Channel, whose coverage will begin at 5:00 pm. On nia, and grabbed vainly for the wire before falling to his death- Saturday, organizers described conditions at the walk site, in a he would be able to hold on if necessary. “It’s not like I just remote area at the eastern end of the Canyon, as “very windy.” grab with my hands like people visualize. I wrap my legs Wallenda has been planning the walk for about four years, round it, my hands round it, I hug that wire like a bear hug homing in on a remote location at the eastern end of the until help comes. I’ve got rescue teams that would be with me mighty geological chasm, on land operated by the Navajo within a minute,” he said. That help would be in the form of Nation Parks and Recreation. rescue trolleys, which hang underneath the cable and could He began final training in Florida weeks ago, boosting be rolled out in seconds on a winch system to Wallenda, cling- stamina by walking repeatedly along a 1,000-foot long rope, ing on for his life.—AFP and using wind machines to simulate gusts of up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) an hour. Sunday’s walk across 1,200 feet of rope could potentially be delayed in the unlikely event of winds of above 45 miles per hour, or if there was a risk of light- ning. A new attempt could then be made the following day. There will be a seven- to 10-second delay on the live broad- People walk through the Ishtar Gate at the ancient archae- An Iraqi man walks past an image on a wall of the ancient cast. Wallenda, a seventh generation member of the Flying ological site of Babylon. archaeological site of Babylon, south of Baghdad.