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MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 SHAWWAL 5, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Debate about Malians pick Typhoon blows Bolt regains e-cigarettes president in closer to world 100m burns on3 crucial 7run-off Philippines12 title20 in style Morsi loyalists gear Max 45º Min 28º for final showdown High Tide 02:53 & 14:59 Low Tide Egyptian forces to besiege sit-ins today 04:29 & 17:53 40 PAGES NO: 15895 150 FILS

CAIRO: Egyptian security forces will besiege two sit-ins by supporters of the country’s ousted president within 24 hours, police officials said yesterday, setting up a possible confrontation between the military-backed government and the thousands gathered there. One police official suggested action against the sit-in protests by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi could begin as early as daybreak today. Officials, who spoke anonymously in line with regulations, said they are also preparing for possible clashes that might erupt in reaction to the cordons they will set up barring anyone from entering. Morsi’s supporters have said they will not leave the sit-ins until the president, ousted in a popularly sup- ported coup July 3, is reinstated. Efforts by the interna- tional community to end the standoff and find a peace- ful resolution to the crisis failed. Egypt’s prime minister warned just ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday that ended yesterday that the government’s decision to clear the sit-ins was “irreversible.” Egypt’s new leadership says that the sit-ins and protests have frightened residents of Cairo, sparked deadly violence and disrupted traffic in the capital. Leaders of the sit-in say their protests have been peace- ful and blame security forces and “thugs” for violence. The Arab world’s most populous country is readying itself for more potential bloodshed. Already more than 250 people have killed in violence since Morsi’s ouster. A last-ditch effort over the weekend by the religious institution, Al-Azhar, also failed to push the two sides closer to reconciliation. Mass rallies two weeks ago called by military leader Gen Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi showed that a large segment of Egypt’s population backs action by the armed forces. CAIRO: Egyptian women from the Muslim Brotherhood hold portraits of ousted President Mohammed Morsi as they march in his support yesterday in Cairo. — AFP Continued on Page 13 US reopens Israel boosts settlements, embassies DUBAI: A number of US diplomatic missions closed fuelling Palestinian fears on August 4 over an Al-Qaeda security alert reopened yesterday, while others stayed shut for the JERUSALEM: Israel approved building Bereaved relatives held up large pho- Muslim holidays following the Ramadan holy month. nearly 1,200 more settlement homes yes- tos of their loved ones during a Supreme The embassy in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, and terday and prepared the release of more Court hearing on an appeal against the the US consulate in Dubai reopened, as the holiday than two dozen long-held Palestinian upcoming release. “Why are we releasing marking the end of the fasting month came to a prisoners - highlighting an apparent set- butchers now? What for?” asked Gila close in the southern Gulf state. tlements-for-prisoners trade-off that got Molcho, whose brother, lawyer Ian The embassy in Libya also reopened yesterday. In both sides back to peace talks after a Feinberg, was stabbed to death by Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh embassy and the consulates five-year freeze. Palestinians who broke into a European in Jeddah and Dhahran remained closed, as did the Yet concerns were mounting, espe- aid office in Gaza City in 1993. US embassy in neighboring Qatar. They are due to cially among Palestinians, that the price Israelis and Palestinians are to launch reopen on August 14, when the holidays end in is too steep. Yesterday’s announcement talks on Wednesday in Jerusalem, follow- those two nations. In Bahrain and Kuwait, the was Israel’s third in a week on promoting ing a preparatory round two weeks ago American embassies are due to reopen today. Jewish settlements on war-won lands the in Washington. The US envisions an Washington closed of its 19 missions in the Palestinians want for a state. It fueled agreement within nine months on the Middle East and Africa last week following a security Palestinian fears of a new Israeli con- terms of a Palestinian state alongside alert. Communications intercepts reportedly includ- struction spurt under the cover of US- Israel, including drawing a border, agree- ed an attack order from Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al- sponsored negotiations. ing on security arrangements and decid- Zawahiri to Yemen-based Al-Qaeda in the Arabian In Israel, the most vocal protests came ing the fate of Palestinian refugees. Peninsula. The United States said on Friday that all of from relatives of those killed in attacks The Palestinians want a state to the embassies it shut would reopen this week, Palestinian workers cross a section of a separation barrier between the Jewish carried out by Palestinians slated for include the West Bank, Gaza and east except the mission in Yemen. — AP settlement of Modiin Elite and the west bank village of Harbeta to return home after the day’s work in Israel. — AP release. Continued on Page 13 Gitmo braces for unrest

US NAVAL BASE AT GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba: The end of Ramadan has left authorities at the Guantanamo Bay military jail preparing for Bahrain deports an uptick in unrest at the controversial prison, US officials say. The annual fast is traditionally regarded as an unofficial truce at Guantanamo, where some inmates have been held for around a American teacher decade without trial. However officials expect the end of Ramadan and the festival of Eid ABU DHABI: Bahrain has deported a US nursery school teacher it says Al-Fitr will be the cue for trouble at Guantanamo, which has witnessed wrote articles on social media sites linked to radical groups and for vio- an unprecedented six-month hunger strike this year. Some inmates at lating the terms of her work permit as the kingdom intensifies its crack- Guantanamo have taken advantage of a tailored menu to observe the down on dissent. Eid holiday. This weekend inmates were offered halal chicken, halal The Ministry of State for Communications did not identify the beef, lamb, dates, honey, says kitchen manager Sam Scott. woman but said she wrote under a pen name and had broken the law Continued on Page 13 SANAA: Yemeni soldiers man a checkpoint on a street leading to the US and by working as an unaccredited journalist. The teacher wrote articles for British embassies in Sanaa, Yemen. — AP online publications including As-Safir newspaper, which is linked to Lebanon’s Iran-backed Shiite group Hezbollah, and the outlawed Bahrain Center for Human Rights newsletter, the state news agency said Al-Qaeda men kill 5 Yemeni on Saturday. No one at the Bahrain Center for Human Rights was avail- able for comment. The ministry had received a complaint about the troops guarding LNG plant woman who used Twitter and other social media to write articles “deemed to incite hatred against the government and members of the ADEN: Suspected Al-Qaeda militants evacuate some staff from Yemen. Royal family, as well as spreading misinformation and encouraging divi- killed four Yemeni soldiers in their sleep The official said the gunmen infiltrat- sions in Bahraini society based on religious sect”, it said. Bahrain has early yesterday in an attack on forces ed a checkpoint guarding the Balhaf LNG been buffeted by unrest since the start of the Arab Spring uprisings in guarding the country’s only liquefied terminal in the southern Shabwa 2011, with mostly Shiite Bahrainis agitating for democratic reforms and natural gas (LNG) export terminal, a local province, killed one soldier and then more say in government. official said. The assault follows an esca- entered a cargo container where four The island, which is home to the US Fifth Fleet and sits between top lating campaign of drone strikes by the more troops were sleeping and shot oil exporter Saudi Arabia and Iran, has expelled several foreigners for United States over the past two weeks them dead. The attackers fled in a vehi- involvement in documenting unrest. In February 2012, two American and warnings of militant attacks that cle, he said. A Yemeni government rights activists were deported for trying to report on events marking the prompted Washington to close spokesman said last week that the $4.5 first anniversary of demonstrations for democratic reforms. — Reuters A US naval medic holds liquid food supplement force fed to hunger embassies across the Middle East and Continued on Page 13 strikers at the US Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.— AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 LOCAL Majority of tenants not happy with their harises Harassed by the haris

By Nawara Fattahova though I can’t guarantee all the tenants will plained. 30-year-old Samar living with a room- sign. We suffer and the owners don’t even know mate in Salmiya is glad to have a new haris as KUWAIT: Haris or concierge is not a very popu- about it,” concluded Fadi. the old one was rude and inconsiderate. “The lar concept in the West while it’s a must in Another tenant in Salmiya said the haris is previous haris was rude especially because I’m Kuwait in each residential building. Tenants demanding additional payment which is not a woman expat. I have been living there for sev- have different opinions about the haris of their mentioned in the contract. “We’re paying him en years but when I first came, all the services building, and for some he represents a control KD 20 for washing three cars and throwing the were free and even when the boiler was freak or a dictator with enough power to con- garbage. I can’t refuse his service otherwise I changed three times, he asked money for it trol their life. will get into trouble and may be forced to leave only later. He also used to rent flats to single ‘Haris is the new landlord’ was the expres- the building. In fact this phenomenon started guys which spoiled the reputation of the build- sion of 43-year-old Fadi describing the situation in the middle of the 90s when I lived in the old ing. Thank God the new haris is much better. of the haris of their building, who is an Arab building in Farwaniya and we had to throw the The maintenance is free again, and even when national. “Every month I have to pay him KD 10 garbage ourselves. When we moved to a new I’m late in paying the rent, he doesn’t threaten or KD 5 for cleaning the car and again KD 5 for building, this service was available for an addi- us that he’ll cut the electricity like the previous picking the garbage. If I refuse, I will get into tional fee. Soon all the buildings started doing haris,” she stated. trouble. For instance, he deliberately damaged this and the worst part is that not only is it Abdo from a real estate company that is the AC and then fixed it, but I can’t accuse him mandatory but also even if someone doesn’t managing some properties in Salwa area noted as I didn’t see him doing it. Even if I am on vaca- have a car, he still has to pay the KD 5. that the haris is responsible for the condition of tion and won’t require his services, I still have to The Asian haris is much better. “Our haris is the building including guarding and cleaning pay KD 10 and if I don’t, he will create a prob- Indian and I never faced problems with him. He the building. “We are not responsible for what lem” said Fadi,a tenant living in Salmiya. does the job of a plumber, electrician and haris, the haris demands if he is providing a service According to Fadi, if a flat is rented recently, all at the same time. I only pay him KD 5 to for this payment. So for instance, collecting and the haris demands a commission between KD clean my car and he collects my garbage for throwing the garbage is not provided by us, 100 and 150. “When I rented a flat for my dad, free. We’ve never had any problems with him and if the tenant demands this service he has the haris forced me to pay KD 100 to reserve and I think I’m lucky,” said Osama, a 50-year-old to pay for it, and the same thing applies for the flat for me. The owner only collects the rent man in Hawally. Benjie, a 38-year-old tenant is washing the car. Regarding the maintenance, and doesn’t care what the haris does. The haris not complaining about his Arab haris - only we maintain everything in the flat before rent- is exploiting us and becoming rich in the bar- because he doesn’t want any problems. “I’m ing it, afterwards the tenant has to pay for any gain. He gets KD 740 from the tenants every sharing the apartment with two other room- extra maintenance except the AC, electricity month, apart from his salary as there are 74 mates and none of us have a car but still have and water,” he pointed out. flats in our building. He bought the baqala in to pay KD 10, whereas in other buildings, they Some landlords are strict. “I didn’t receive our area and he even borrowed KD 5,000 from pay only KD 5. The owner pays for maintenance any complaint from the tenants about the haris, our neighbor last year. When the old owner except for the water heater which I had to buy but if I did, I would immediately fire and deport sold the building the new landlord fired the myself,” he said. him. The haris used to collect the rent, but greedy haris, he soon came back by using his Majdi living in Maidan Hawally complained some problems happened in payments so I dirty tricks. Now he is renting two flats in the about his greedy haris as well. “I have to pay for asked the tenants to transfer the rental online building, one for his brother and for himself. He everything! I pay him KD 10 to collect the in the first week of the month. Then the haris is not doing the jobs himself as has instead garbage and wash the car but he’s still unhappy distributes the receipt on 6th or 7th . The haris employed two Asians to clean the cars, build- and wants more. When I moved from a bigger cleans the car for money and removes the ings and take out the garbage,” he added. apartment to a smaller one in the same build- garbage as well and if they want additional “There is only one solution to get rid of this ing, he demanded KD 100 as commission. He services, they should pay for it. I didn’t receive terror. All the tenants should get together and also exploits the parking lot and rents it out to any complaint from the tenants,” noted Saleh sign a petition that we don’t want this haris, tenants from the opposite building,” he com- who owns 48 flats in Salmiya. KUWAIT: Ambassador of Lebanon to Kuwait Dr Khedhr Halawi hosted a reception on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr that was attended by embassy staff, members of the Lebanese community and other guests. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Traffic offenders to be sent to court: Al-Ali

KUWAIT: The Traffic General Department planned for the period after the Eid Al-Fitr reached an agreement with traffic courts holidays which officially ended yesterday. around Kuwait to put traffic offenders to He indicated that that the campaigns trial with penalties set at one month in jail are going to start focusing on vehicles driv- and deportation for expatriates, as well as ing with expired registrations “which reach one month in jail or attending compulsory nearly 300,000 according to official figures”. driving ‘rehabilitation’ classes. This was con- Maj Gen Al-Ali was also quoted by Al- firmed by the Interior Ministry’s Anba yesterday as he stated that 35,000 Undersecretary Assistant for Traffic Affairs, drivers were arrested for driving without a Maj Gen Abdulfattah Al-Ali, who indicated license while KD 30 million in fines were that this condition applies on drivers who collected since the beginning of traffic commit ‘serious’ offenses such as jumping campaigns a number of months ago. the red light, driving without a license or at He also noted that around 900 expatri- high speeds. ates have voluntarily handed over licenses “You have been warned”, Maj Gen Al-Ali they obtained illegally in order to avoid warned drivers through a news report pub- prosecution before a September 1 dead- lished by Al-Rai daily yesterday. “Whoever line. “The Traffic General Department will respects the law is respected, and whoever start after that date to summon people breaks the law will be prosecuted and pun- who obtained licenses illegally after hav- ished”. ing their names blacklisted”, he added. The Al-Ali also denied allegations that traffic senior official also indicated that traffic crackdowns have been suspended, or that accidents during Ramadan have dropped deportation of expatriates over traffic by 60 percent compared to last year, and offenses have been put on hold. Instead, he revealed that “a comprehensive study to announced that ‘extensive campaigns’ are impose stiffer penalties” is in the works. Court to discuss election-related cases

KUWAIT: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kuwait Dr Abdul-Aziz Al-Fayez hosted an Eid Al-Fitr reception which was attended by By A Saleh that in 1995, a contract was made with diplomats and other dignitaries. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat the New Marwa Hotel to host the stu- KUWAIT: The Administrative Court is due dents until another building was found. to discuss the first case in relation to the They added that they had been regularly Joint efforts to tackle cable thefts 2013 parliamentary elections today in paying the annual KD 500 fee and urged which lawyer Mohammed Menwer asked the PM to solve the problem and help KUWAIT: Ministry of Electricity and Water offi- systematic attack that affected the quality of ‘conflicts’ have emerged within the Cabinet the court to mandate the interior min- their daughters carry on with their stud- cials are set to meet with their Interior Ministry the electricity services”, adding that cable thefts regarding plans to privatize the electricity and istry to declare the details of the recent ies. counterparts in order to draw a road map to are increasing annually. water generation sectors. Sources familiar with elections instead of only declaring the tackle thefts targeting high voltage cables in The ministry faces a challenge every sum- the issue indicated that the problem was final results given by the heads of various A good start main power transformers around Kuwait; an mer to cope with the gradually increasing caused when the Fatwa and Legislation polling committees. Member of the parliamentary defense issue that has been blamed for blackouts demand on its services, and has so far been Department took a unilateral decision to According to Menwer’s case, the reluc- and interior affairs committee, MP recorded over the past few weeks. able to cope by increasing electricity and water amend the executive regulations for the privati- tance of MOI to declare the detailed Mohammed Al-Huwailah commended This was revealed by MEW Undersecretary production simultaneously. Ministry officials zation process which was forwarded by the results arouses some suspicions and the first decisions made by the defense Ahmad Al-Jassar who told Al-Rai that “50 theft have repeatedly reassured sufficient produc- Supreme Privatization Committee. opens for questioning the ministry’s minister, Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah and his cases have been recorded since the beginning tion rate to meet consumption this summer, The Cabinet formed a committee headed by credibility as well as enhances calls that response to ministry employees of the year in addition to others that were not blaming cable thefts as the only reason for Minister of Planning and Development Dr Rola some winning candidates had been dis- demands. recorded”. Al-Jassar further indicated that trans- blackouts reported so far. Dashti to settle the dispute, said the sources qualified. Al-Huwailah stressed on the minister’s formers are being targeted by “a vicious and Meanwhile, Al-Anba reported yesterday that who spoke on the condition of anonymity. decision to allow retired GCC and Parents complaint bedoon military personnel rejoin the Around 56 parents of female students service, which had been a parliamentary studying in Egypt filed a complaint to the demand. parliamentary grievances and com- plaints committee and to His Highness Al-Duwaisan proposal the Prime Minister about the recent MP, Faisal Al-Duwaisan announced his unexpected decision (number 72/2013) intention to suggest a bill on preventing issued by the minister of education and ministers from appointing their relatives higher education concerning the cancel- as advisors or in leading positions. “I lation of the female students’ hostel facil- expect the government to welcome this ities. proposal to support HH the PM’s plan to The complaint described the decision fight corruption”, he underlined. as ‘lacking fatherly spirit’ because it deprived the 62 female students of carry- Stolen valuables ing on with their studies. “The minister The Iraqi ministry of tourism and knows for sure that we would not have archeology is due to hold a special cere- sent our daughters to study in Egypt mony during which some valuables and unless we knew they would stay in the books belonging to Kuwait would be hostel”, said the parents noting that the returned to Kuwait. hostel was first opened in 1972 compris- In this regard, the Iraqi minister of ing of seven buildings that were gradual- tourism and archeology, Lewa Sumaisam ly reduced to one with the decrease in said that his ministry had recently number of students until the 1992 earth- received the items that include an origi- KUWAIT: The Egyptian ambassador to Kuwait, Abdul Kareem Sulaiman held a special reception on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. A number of peo- quake when the students were moved to nal Picasso painting, artifacts and some ple from different walks of life attended it. — Photos by Joseph Shagra the Safir Hotel in Zamalek. They added books. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 LOCAL Lawmakers, ministers to agree on list of priorities Disappointing start for Thekra

KUWAIT: The Cabinet is preparing to present a A report last Saturday suggested that parlia- Saturday after rumors spread that she hired her list to the parliament after the Eid holidays, con- mentary committees were assigned to prepare a unqualified sister as a consultant with a KD 1,250 taining 48 topics to be given top priority in early list of at least six topics each to be discussed as overtime allowance. discussions, a local daily reported yesterday priorities. Al-Rai quoted head of the financial “If the rumors were true, it would be a very quoting sources. The list is set to focus on econ- committee Faisal Al-Shaya yesterday who identi- disappointing start [for the Cabinet] and an omy, development and anti-corruption regula- fied the panel’s priorities as reconsidering the unacceptable step that draws suspicions of tions and is not expected to be different than Kuwait Airways privatization, the public tenders favoritism”, MP Al-Shaya said. Meanwhile, MP priorities announced by MPs, said the sources and buy-operate-transfer (BOT) regulations. Saleh Ashour announced plans to present who spoke to Al-Rai on the condition of “KAC law will be given priority because it was inquiries regarding Al-Rashidi’s alleged hiring on anonymity. approved but the procedures were never com- nepotistic basis. Lawmakers and ministers are expected to pleted due to the annulment of the parliament”, Al-Qabas also reported that Minister of agree on a list of topics to be given priority Al-Shaya explained. Justice, Minister Awqaf and Islamic Affairs when the parliament resumes sessions in Meanwhile, MP Riyadh Al-Adasani reiterated Sharida Al-Maosharji ordered that director of the October. Meanwhile, the sources revealed that that the law needs to be readdressed “in order to Public Authority for the Publication of the Holy the Cabinet’s list does not include the bedoons guarantee employees’ rights”. Quran should be suspended for three months as (stateless residents) issue as “efforts regarding In other news, Minister of Social Affairs and penalty for violations that were not disclosed in the issue are going on as planned”. Labor Thekra Al-Rashidi came under fire the report. The debate about e-cigs burns on there is smoke without fire, isn’t there?

By Nawara Fattahova cigarette,” he told the Kuwait The price of a pack of e-ciga- claimed that the customs depart- Times. rettes is KD 30 with one pack of ment who confiscated the e-ciga- KUWAIT: The electronic cigarette According to him, the smoke aroma. “This product can com- rettes requested a special permis- (aka e-cigarette) is seen as a curse produced by the e-cigarette does pensate cigarettes and sheesha sion slip from the Ministry of and a blessing. On the one hand, not disturb or cause botheration and is easy and safe to use. Also Health in order to bring it into the it helps fight smoking and on the to the ‘passive smokers’ surround- the filling aroma can be found in country. other, it has become hard to find - ing the user. “The user can smoke the shops selling sheesha,” Khalid Abu Ahmad, who works at the unless it is purchased by unau- this e-cigarette in public places, further elaborated. customs department at Shuwaikh thorized dealers online, even those marked as non-smok- Khalid’s story about the legali- Port stated that for a few pieces, Instagram or at various exhibi- which are for personal use, the tions. smoker won’t be asked to provide They are also available in a license. “If the quantity is above shops selling sheesha or tobacco. 100 pieces, then it’s for commer- Today, e-cigarette users can cial purpose and in this case, the choose from a plethora of user should have permission from flavours in the market. In actuali- the Ministry of Health as it’s con- ty, e-cigarettes have become very sumed by the human body and popular over the last few years. permission also from the Ministry They help smokers quit smoking of Communication as the e-ciga- as it does less harm than real cig- rette includes an electronic part,” arettes simply because they do he explained. not contain tar or carbon monox- Dr Richard Shayegh, General ide even though they have a Practitioner at the International small amount of nicotine. Clinic stressed that e-cigarettes Khalid, a salesman who also are still less harmful than real cig- sells electronic cigarettes as part arettes although they contain of the goods sold in his booth at nicotine. “It contains nicotine and an exhibition held at the is used mainly to help people International Fair Ground said fight the habit of smoking. It also KUWAIT: The Jordanian Embassy in Kuwait hosted a reception on the occasion of Eid that the sale of electronic ciga- does not contain other harmful Al-Fitr which was well-attended by embassy staff and other guests. rettes is legal, otherwise they materials. It’s like the gum or the —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat would have been confiscated. nicotine patches, to be used till “We are selling e-cigarettes in you quit smoking. According to public places and we haven’t Shayegh, there are cases of faced any problems. As a matter Proposal to increase rent of fact, we don’t even need any relapse and smokers go back to license or permission from the their habit after using the e-ciga- allowance of citizens Ministry of Health. I can ensure rette in the same way as nicotine that our products are safe,” he patches or gums. “It’s more to do KUWAIT: A number of MPs have finalized renting it, since she is a citizen and has said adding that he would never with the psychological assurance their consultation to propose several rights. promote e-cigarettes to non- ing areas. There is no real fire or ty of e-cigarette business was of holding a cigarette in hand. I popular suggestions for the opening ses- This suggestion will be proposed by smokers because of their similari- smoke emanating from it and in contradicted by the experience of think that it’s even more effective sion. They are coordinating to make it a MP Ahmad Bin Mutai who has finalized ty to sheesha. “They may get fact, the smoke produced is aro- a Kuwaiti traveller who had 500 than the other methods although priority where committees finalize their his report in the council which was addicted to it while the main pur- matic with different flavors,” he e-cigarettes in his luggage confis- it contains a little more nicotine,” reports in order to be discussed in the announced void. Sources said that a new pose is to replace the real harmful said. cated at the airport in Kuwait. He he said. parliament. proposal shall be unveiled later to dis- One of those suggestions is to tribute agricultural land to citizens on increase rent allowance to KD 250 and to the borders in the north and south allow the younger son to get housing regions, emphasizing that there are a application and to register the real estate number of MPs who approved this appli- in the name of the mother, instead of cation wholeheartedly.

Al-Kandari inspects airport terminals

KUWAIT: Minister of Communications Essa Al-Kandari on Saturday made an inspection tour of the facilities of the termi- nals of Kuwait International Airport. The tour aimed to verify the smooth operation of the facili- ties and the timely services for passengers arriving in and leav- ing the country, according to a statement by the ministry. Senior officials of the airport and the civil aviation direc- torate briefed the minister on the operation system of the departure lounges and arrival terminals as well as the transit halls and other facilities of the airport. The minister asked the administration of the airport and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to develop a comprehensive plan for further improving the services for passengers and cutting the red tape. He was briefed by DGCA Deputy Director General for air- port affairs Affairs Adel Al-Awadhi on the ongoing airport expansion plan and other procedures for facilitating the arrivals and departures. He also heard from some passengers who expressed their views on the services offered to them and the procedures at the transport, customs and luggage departments, according KUWAIT: Eid Al-Fitr occasion is an opportunity for many people to visit the graves of to the statement. loved ones who departed our world. The pictures are taken from different cemeteries This is the first inspection tour made by Minister Al-Kandari around Kuwait showing visitors praying for mercy for their beloved ones. since he assumed the post last week. — KUNA —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 LOCAL

In my view Local Spotlight A challenge Police brutality for Egypt against Filipinos mediators

By Osama Al-Sharif f the current local, foreign and Arab mediation efforts By Muna Al-Fuzai fail to reach a compromise between the military- Ibacked interim government in Egypt and the leaders of the largely Muslim Brotherhood supporters whose sit-in in two major crossroads in Cairo is entering its sec- ond month, chances are that the powerful Defense Minister and head of the armed forces Gen Abdel Fattah [email protected] El-Sisi would give the order to forcibly break up the gatherings immediately after the Eid holidays. This irst of all, this article wasn’t written to accuse the police but to address the growing complaints The challenge for mediators Fagainst them by Filipinos who have been harassed and abused. now is to convince the leader- I think it is about time to open this closed file and investigate the truth behind those who go to court ship of the Muslim seeking justice after falling prey to police brutality. Brotherhood, and their sup- I’m glad to say that with a new minister of interior, I have hopes that he will not overlook the claims of porters, to give up on their police brutality as it not only affects our country’s rela- tions with other countries but also affects the reputa- demand of Morsi’s return to tion of the other decent policemen. power and engage the new There are around 180,000 Filipinos working in Kuwait and over 80,000 of them are employed as house leadership in dialogue to seek maids. So, the number is not small and their calls for help should definitely not be ignored. Recently, two an acceptable formula to end policemen were taken into custody for physically the current impasse. Previous kuwait digest assaulting and sexually harassing a Filipina housemaid in Salwa. The charges were filed by the Philippine statements by US Secretary of embassy lawyer against the two policemen. The truth about water, health The Philippine Embassy sent diplomatic notes to the State John Kerry and Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs that cited alleged By Dr Salah Al-Ateeqi police brutality committed against Filipino women European officials on the July workers and sought the host government’s assistance 3 overthrow of Morsi have his is a interesting article about water and health and quality of available fresh water. Q: Will climate in the speedy resolution of cases involving men in uni- which I read in the June issue of Harvard Public change alter the water cycle and therefore the amount form. dampened Islamists hopes THealth Journal and I wanted to share with you. It is a of water that we can draw on? The Filipino community in Kuwait has launched a Q and A by Professor James A: That’s the question. signature campaign. They want the deployment of that international, particular- Shine, who gives lectures in There could be more rainfall, house maids to be stopped temporarily unless appro- ly US, pressure could turn the Chemistry and the There could be more rainfall, more flooding, as well as priate protection is accorded to them by the Environment Department. He more drought, meaning there Philippines and the Kuwaiti government. I think they things around in their favor. explains how water will be a more flooding, as well as more will be winners and losers. As are right. When a government sees that the safety of its global health problem as it ice melt and river runoff citizens is compromised, they should take a strong controls our lives, health and drought, meaning there will be increase in the North Atlantic, would be a grave strategic mistake that will result in stand and initiate dialogue with international channels. illness on a large scale, while that less dense fresh water Manpower recruitment agencies in Kuwait opposed many civilian casualties and will undoubtedly compli- focusing on the role of clean winners and losers. As ice melt might ride on top of the cate the current political standoff. the call for moratorium. But, considering other solu- water and the effect of pollu- and river runoff increase in the warmer Gulf Stream; the Gulf tions that stipulate the protection of the maids and rise Since the military unseated Egypt’s first elected presi- tion on lakes and rivers. Stream, which crosses the dent on July 3, the country’s new leadership found itself in salaries, I don’t see the connection between these Q: How much water does North Atlantic, that less dense Atlantic, would no longer solutions. Cases of police brutality are individual acts facing a major political question: How to end protests an average American con- bring heat to Europe. In that and sit-ins staged by former President Muhammad fresh water might ride on top and not mass ones and have no connection with the sume each day? scenario, Europe’s climate number of Filipinos in Kuwait. The only way out is it Morsi’s supporters, mainly in Raba’a Al-Adiwiya and A: About 1,600 gallons. might be more like northern Nahda squares in Cairo. At least two confrontations of the warmer Gulf Stream; the seek legal recourse. That figure surprises a lot of Canada’s, which would be a I think no one likes to use the term “police brutality”. between supporters and the military and police had people. Most of us think Gulf Stream, which crosses the big public health problem. In resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries, triggering It is an ugly and scary term because the police are sup- about our direct-consump- other areas, changes in water posed to save and protect people. A finger pointed international outcries. For the military, ending such tion use of water: How many Atlantic, would no longer bring flow can have harmful effects protests is an important milestone in its attempt to against any policeman raises questions over his limits times do I flush the toilet? heat to Europe. In that sce- on human health in many and the power he holds. Allegations of corruption implement a political roadmap that would end the tran- How long is my shower? And ways. Areas at higher lati- sition and produce democratically elected institutions among the police is not acceptable anywhere in the those are obviously impor- nario, Europe’s climate might tudes that receive greater world. It becomes our mission to protect and save the to run the country. tant for understanding how amounts of rain may have But the Muslim Brotherhood, whose top leaders sit in rest of the good policemen and defend human rights one person depletes local be more like northern more floods, creating stag- in Kuwait, whether it’s for expats or otherwise. prison awaiting trials on charges of inciting violence water resources. But if you nant backwaters that make and murder, refuses to budge down. It has been able to start thinking larger, you’ll Canada’s, which would be a big better habitats for the vectors mobilize tens of thousands of supporters who occupied see that a drop of water that public health problem. In other of malaria and schistosomia- these main squares demanding the reinstatement of fell on a wheat field this after- sis and other waterborne dis- Morsi and the punishment of those involved in the noon is going to be part of areas, changes in water flow eases. kuwait digest coup. my sandwich bread five Q: How are we doing on American and European pressure has forced the mili- can have harmful effects on months from now. If it’s a the 2015 Millennium A ‘fanatic’ tary to postpone a decision to break up the sit-ins. Gen meat sandwich, a lot more human health in many ways. Development Goals (MDGs) El-Sisi believes he had received a mandate from the water was used. It takes 52 that relate to water and sani- public on July 26 to end the state of lawlessness, chaos gallons of water to make one tation? democracy and terror that is gripping the country. But he reported- glass of milk. It takes more than 600 gallons to make a A: On a global basis, the world has already met the MDG ly agreed to conditions presented by Salafi leaders earli- quarter-pound hamburger. It takes 2,800 gallons to make for safe water. China and India have made great strides in By Dr Yaqoub Al-Sharrah er in the week, including a promise not to evict protest- a pair of jeans. Our daily lives carry a giant water footprint. providing safe drinking water through direct piping of ers by force. eople use the term ‘democracy’ in everyday con- Q: Population and industrial production and per capita clean water or the use of deep wells; unfortunately, sub- versations in a way where it seems that they are The challenge for mediators now is to convince the consumption keep going up. But the water supply is finite. Saharan Africa is not meeting its drinking water goal. As for leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood, and their sup- Pnot fully aware of what it actually means - aside Aren’t humans relying on basically the same amount of sanitation, the problem is that, in the developing world, porters, to give up on their demand of Morsi’s return to from the general belief that it is a system that should in water that we were 10,000 years ago? about 40 percent of people use open defecation or public the end serve people’s interests regardless of its shape power and engage the new leadership in dialogue to latrines. In India, there are more cellphones than toilets. A: Yes-although, of course, it’s not the same water. or form. There are several perceptions to democracy seek an acceptable formula to end the current impasse. About 97 percent of the water on our planet is in the Worldwide, 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sani- depending on ideologies, as the concept of democracy Previous statements by US Secretary of State John Kerry oceans. Another 3 percent is in the polar ice caps. We tation and 1.8 million die annually because drinking water differs between religious, secular, atheistic and other and European officials on the July 3 overthrow of Morsi humans use the very small fraction of fresh water that is becomes contaminated. The sanitation goal clearly will not beliefs. have dampened Islamists hopes that international, par- accessible groundwater and surface water, such as lakes be met by 2015. The point is that we need to think of safe ticularly US, pressure could turn things around in their and rivers-all told, about 0.1 to 0.2 percent of water on drinking water and sanitation together-as one problem. The disparity in concepts led and continues to lead favor. the earth. That amount has been stable since the last They shouldn’t be separate MDGs. Comment: We must to different practices in democracy, especially with the Some leaders in the Muslim Brotherhood may have ice age, and although water is constantly cycling in and thank Allah the Almighty for the clean water we enjoy, and realized this by now. But a leading figure in the move- out of the different pools, we are altering the quantity must protect it as much as we can. — Al-Qabas ment, Khairat Al-Shatter, told US, European and Arab The Arab World is living officials who met him on Sunday in prison that Morsi through struggles today that remains the legitimate president of Egypt. On the other hand, former Prime Minister Hisham stem from contradiction in kuwait digest Qandeel, who met EU’s Foreign Minister Catherine Ashton last week, has proposed a six-point initiative ideologies and based on that does not mention Morsi’s return. The initiative is National accord is necessary superiority instead of a civil close to that which the Salafi leader Mohamed Hassan presented to Gen El-Sisi. system that respects reli- In addition to allowing the Islamists to maintain their By Khalid Al-Tarrah gions, beliefs and political peaceful sit-ins, it calls for an end to vehement media ost of us have been preoccupied over the past ties, including the opposition, are allowed to explain their campaign waged mainly by privately owned satellite few years by events in the political scene. Some point of view. rights of all citizens. stations against the Muslim Brotherhood, the release of Mof us were too preoccupied, and others just I do not see developments taking place while some key Muslim Brotherhood leaders and creating the right became frustrated. Politics is a world dominated by ideo- categories in the society are isolated or ignored. I am not conditions for dialogue. logical and social trends that whether legitimate or not, talking about the opposition alone, but also a main player presence of a wide gap between the religious and politi- It is true that public opinion in Egypt continues to remain a part of the political game whose strings are in in the political field that needs to participate in the dia- cal perspectives to democracy. The difference between support the military coup and Gen El-Sisi. Despite daily the hands of the executive logues: the Al-Sabah ruling the religious and secular thinking in the Arab World has protests by Morsi supporters in many cities and gover- authority. family. Achieving national led to conflicts, revolutions and insurgencies, in addition norates, the majority of Egyptians are relieved that the As much as I am con- The oppositionists’ positions reconciliation requires their to each party rejecting the other. For example, the secu- country is slowly moving toward normalcy. But this cerned from social disinte- participation and to have lar ideology rejects political religion out of the belief could change dramatically if mediation efforts fail and grations, I am also concerned are not political or fabricated their opinion heard because that the latter puts religious constants ahead of political blood is shed in the squares occupied by the Islamists. about the future of Kuwait. exaggerations, but are posi- they are an integral part of interests, and fails to guarantee equal rights to all social As much as the Muslim Brotherhood needs to accept My concern deepens more as the society in the end. categories. the political realities in Egypt today and engage in dia- the gap between the opposi- tions based on a political Kuwait has been suffering The Arab World is living through struggles today that logue, the military must honor its promise to stay away tion and government for years and most specifical- stem from contradiction in ideologies and based on from the political process and allow for the formulation widens. In my opinion, there vision that needs to be respect- ly since the time of the for- superiority instead of a civil system that respects reli- of a genuine settlement. This requires liberal, leftist and are pressing circumstances ed and considered regardless mer prime minister, as a gions, beliefs and political rights of all citizens. civil leaders to emerge from under the robes of the mili- that require paying attention result of political crises that Unfortunately, the political scene reflects fanaticism and tary to present their own vision for the future of Egypt to a not-so-small part of the of whether we agree with it or led to social divide. The strict adherence to individual efforts that only make that would assure the Islamists that they remain a fun- society in the form of opposi- process to reinforce patriot- matters worse. The persistence of struggles in the damental component of Egyptian society and a recog- tionists such as Ahmad Al- not. There is a saying that goes ism and the Kuwaiti identity region is seen as being a result of fanaticism based on nized political force. Saadoun and Musallam Al- ‘A political party grows by requires honest exchange of misunderstanding of the relationship between religion If the military continues to call the shots there is a Barrak. The opposition is a opinions without eliminating and democracy, and working through a ‘fanatic’ democ- real risk that the country will slip back to authoritarian very important element in telling the truth’. any party, and public partici- racy that differs in concept tan the universal concept of rule, reversing the gains of the Jan 25 revolution. the political stability process, pation that expands outside democracy. and it is not of common the parliament’s building and Absorbing the Islamists is an important step, but what is The majority of the world’s population agree that the interest to continue widening the gap by ignoring it. In includes civil society institutions and intellectual leaders. even more important is for the army to step back and liberal democracy is the most effective when it comes to hand over responsibility of the country to political the end, the opposition moves from ideological trends Otherwise, we are going to fall into the trap of alienation, and public reactions towards the events happening in the or being alienated in our own society. the society’s progress as it acts based on respecting the forces. constitution, tolerance, the law and equality. The struggle in Egypt now is not over democracy or political scene. As we find ourselves surrounded by an unstable The oppositionists’ positions are not political or fabri- regional atmosphere, national accord has become a Meanwhile, experience has proved that mixing between even legitimacy. It is between supporters of a religious religion and state creates obstacles in the way for the state and advocates of a secular one and democracy is cated exaggerations, but are positions based on a politi- necessity for Kuwait’s stability. society’s progress, and could take the process several not a necessary component of either of them. The politi- cal vision that needs to be respected and considered Therefore, let us join efforts to achieve comprehensive steps back, especially because the independence of reli- cal powers in Egypt must realize that their current regardless of whether we agree with it or not. There is a political reform as explained by HH the Amir during the gion for reasons that contradict with religious teachings alliance with army could deliver the country to an saying that goes ‘A political party grows by telling the parliament’s inaugural session when he said that “reform threatens religious grounds, in addition to having a authoritarian rule managed by the very same military truth’. I say that Kuwait grows by announcing national is a national project with everyone sharing that responsi- destructive effect on the society as a whole. — Al-Rai establishment that has ruled Egypt for decades! accord, which requires national dialogue in which all par- bility”. — Al-Qabas MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Under the auspices of MOI’s assistant undersecretary for public security maj. general Mahmoud Al-Dousary and with participation of the Governorate security director maj. general Tareq Hamada a special sudden inspection campaign was launched in Failaka island during the Eid vacation. The campaign resulted in filing 15 reckless car and ATV driving citations and a number of illegal residents. Dispute over Mumbai flat Kuwait-India ties ‘at stake’ MUMBAI: Kuwait has warned that a dispute Sheikha Fadyah Saad Al-Sabah, a daughter over a Rs 70-crore (KD 3.3 million) flat in of the late Amir of Kuwait, has written to the Mumbai could make it rethink bilateral ties. At Kuwaiti Ambassador in India Sami Mohammad stake is trade worth nearly Rs 1,08,000 crore. The Al-Sulaiman, saying, “it is with deep anguish that royal family of Kuwait, which owns the Al-Sabah we record our utmost discontent and displeas- court building in south Mumbai’s posh Marine ure over the situation that has been created due Drive, has moved the Bombay High Court to apparent malpractices and unchecked cor- through the building’s caretaker Faisal Essa, rupt indulgence exhibited by the Mumbai accusing a builder, Sanjay Punamiya of forgery, Police... We are indeed disturbed and amazed to cheating, criminal trespass, theft and criminal record the catastrophic manner in which the intimidation. state administration has handled the matter.” Essa, a former diplomat, alleges that The letter, a copy of which has been sent to Punamiya, a first-floor tenant in the build- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and senior ing, forged documents to show that he had ministers, warns of “the international ramifica- rented a 7,000 square-foot sea-facing flat tions that such an act of an individual cheat on the fifth floor flat for just Rs 16,666 a may have on the national interest of India.” month and then stole exotic Arabian car- The Kuwaitis want a CBI probe and an pets, expensive paintings, artifacts, explanation “through diplomatic channels” and antiques, jewelry and utensils made of gold say the “criminal situation” could have a direct and silver and wooden furniture worth Rs bearing on 20 bilateral agreements between 30 crore. India and Kuwait. Trade between the two coun- Essa, 83, says his complaint on the alleged tries stood at Rs 1,05,000 crore in 2011-2012, of fraud was closed by Mumbai cops. And instead, which India’s crude oil exports from the Gulf alleges the Kuwaiti petition, Essa, who has country were pegged at Rs 94, 000 crore. diplomatic immunity, was booked after For the Kuwaiti royals Rs 100 crore is small Punamiya complained that he had pointed a change. “But this isn’t about the money,” a legal gun at him and “threatened to kill him if he did- representative of the family said. “This is about n’t vacate the premises”. Arabian pride and honour.” —NDTV.com

Preparations on for pearl diving trip

KUWAIT: Preparations are ongoing for the KSSC Ali Al-Qabandi announced that the 25th annual Pearl Diving trip which is organ- official ‘Dasha’ ceremony which signals the ized by the Kuwait Sea Sports Club from beginning of the pearl diving trip takes August 15-22 under the patronage of HH place Thursday morning. The ceremony sees the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. the participating diving ships, which are gift- Head of the heritage committee in the ed by HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and HH the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, sail to Khairan where diving for oyster takes place. The ‘Qufal’ clos- ing ceremony is set for Thursday, August 22 in a public ceremony. Media outlets will also get the chance to cover diving activities dur- ing trips to the pearl diving spots on the Aug 18 and 19. Training courses for new divers started before Ramadan and will continue starting from today before the scheduled start of the trip. The traditional ‘Habab and Shona’ activi- ty in which divers clean and prepare ships for the sailing day takes place tomorrow at Ali Al-Qabandi the KSSC beach. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 LOCAL Taxi driver charged with drug trafficking Fugitive in Sulaibiya police custody

KUWAIT: Rumaithiya police arrest- vict him. He was arrested success- gations in seven mugging cases he arrived in Jabriya on Saturday ed a taxi driver with possession of a fully with possession of shabu committed after being sentenced after a family reported finding large amount of drugs and was (meth) which he admitted to using in previous crimes. Investigations their house maid unconscious charged with trafficking. The man and trading with. The man was had been ongoing since local inside the bathroom. The 26-year- was forced to stop after he tried to transferred to the proper authori- police received different reports old Asian woman was rushed to drive away when he spotted police- ties to face charges. from expatriates who gave identi- the Mubarak Hospital where she men approaching his vehicle. Police cal descriptions for a man they was diagnosed with complications found nearly 5,000 pills inside the Abandoned baby said had mugged them in the after consuming bleaches. Police vehicle before sending the driver to Investigations are ongoing to same fashion. Detectives were are waiting for her condition to the Drug Control General identify the parents of a newborn eventually able to identify the stabilize to question her. Department. who was left in public until a suspect and arrest him during an passerby found her Saturday and ambush. He was charged after Actor falls off stage Detective nabbed called police. Paramedics and being identified by his victims in A veteran Kuwaiti actor suf- A police detective was charged police officers arrived in Fintas a police lineup. Police also dis- fered a serious back injury after with drug possession and traffick- after a man found the baby covered that the man was slipping and falling on stage while ing following his arrest after an wrapped in a blanket and left near required to serve five years in jail performing at the Ice Skating Rink ambush recently. Investigations a garbage container. The baby was after being sentenced over other Theater on Saturday. Paramedics were underway after Jahra detec- taken to the Amiri Hospital where crimes earlier. and police arrived at the scene tives received information that one her condition was described as shortly after an emergency call of their colleagues used his job to stable. A case has been filed. Suicide attempt was made when the 69-year-old cover up for his drug trafficking A domestic worker was hospi- man reportedly lost balance and activity. A trap was set up to Fugitive in custody talized following a suicide attempt fell off the stage. He was rushed to ambush the suspect after Sulaibiya Sulaibiya police arrested a fugi- according to preliminary investi- the Amiri Hospital where his con- detectives found evidence to con- tive on Saturday following investi- gations. Paramedics and police dition stabilized later. Trio busted with drugs, illegal arms

By Hanan Al-Saadoun stash with him. He confessed that the confiscated material belonged to him. The KUWAIT: Narcotics officials arrested three three suspects and drugs were sent to citizens for possessing a quarter kilogram concerned authorities. of marijuana, quarter kilogram of hashish, some cocaine, Ice and about Drugs confiscated 5,000 pills of different drugs and 19 bot- Hawally police arrested a person for tles of imported liquor, in addition to possessing 842 drug pills. The arrested per- three unlicensed guns and bullets. The son and drugs were sent to concerned authorities were tipped off about a authorities. General Director of Police Kuwaiti man dealing with drugs. He was patrol Brig Zuhair Al-Nasarallah hailed the being closely watched until information effort of Hawally police, who were success- was verified and was later arrested. Police ful in arresting one of the drug traders. Al- found hashish ready for sale apart from a Nasrallah emphasized that security compa- gun and bullets. One of his relatives was nies will continue in all areas to stop out- with him and police confiscated 50 grams laws and violators, pointing that there is of marijuana from him also. Upon interro- continuous cooperation and coordination gation, they confessed that the drugs with security officials in this respect. He were for both trade and personal use, and called upon all citizens and expats to call lead the police to another citizen who the emergency telephone number 112 was their supplier. He was also arrested at which receives reports round the clock and home and police found the rest of the passes it to the police. NBK shares Eid happy moments with children at hospital

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait’s (NBK) and support for those in need, including family paid a visit to NBK Hospital at children. NBK’s commitment to shoulder Sabah Medical District to share Eid happy its corporate social responsibility was the moments with children suffer- basic motive that led NBK to ing from permanent and build its children hospital at incurable ailments. Sabah Medical District many NBK Public Relations years ago,” Al-Baqer added. Officer,Yaqoub Al-Baqer said The visit to the hospital was that NBK staff have always emotional and overwhelming devoted a considerable part for both the children and NBK of their time to comfort the staff. children and present them NBK’s visits to hospitals and with felicitations and gifts as care centers reflect the Bank’s part of NBK’s corporate social high sense of duty and responsibility program. responsibility towards all “Sharing the happy those in need from different moments of Eid Al-Fitr and Yaqoub Al-Baqer sectors of society. It is a well other similar occasions with rooted tradition that has been children is our pleasure. We are proud that carried out by NBK each year in its efforts KUWAIT: Assistant Undersecretary Ministry of Interior Lt Gen Anwar Al-Yaseen paid a visit to the border centers on the second day of Eid to NBK devotes such attention to supporting to continuously have an active role in the Abdally, Salmi and Al-Nowaiseeb, accompanied by Lt Gen Mohammad Idrees, and his deputy Col Obaid Abu Slaib. Al-Yaseen conveyed Eid Kuwait society and providing compassion Kuwait society. greetings to those working on the borders and congratulations from the deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Mohammad Al- Khalid Al-Sabah and the Undersecretary Gen Ghazi Al-Omar. He expressed his happiness and appreciated the good work done by the border center employees. 1,078 labor complaints received KUWAIT: Sources at Ministry of Social Affairs cases were still under study in the month of Sources said that the ministry is keen to look and Labor said that the committee entrusted in June. into each complaint without delay pointing that looking into the labors complaints in labors rela- Six cases were filed without legal ground and employers and employees are subject to law and tion administration received 1,078 labor com- another 122 cases were solved as complaints each one of them sets his right as per the law. plaints, out of which 240 complaints were solved were canceled and 230 cases were filed as appli- The committee does not accept any complaint amicably, 237 cases were sent to court and 243 cants did not check back. without the supporting documents.

Explosion in water pipe Golar scores KUWAIT: A sudden explosion in one of the said that they received several complaints $213m Kuwait deal pipes on Fahaheel Expressway yesterday about water leaking into the Fahaheel morning caused the road to be partially closed Expressway opposite Al-Shaab residential KUWAIT: US-based Golar has signed a for two hours. areas. Emergency teams were deployed and $213million deal with the Kuwait National Emergency groups from MEW rushed to the they found that one of the pipes had exploded Petroleum Company (KNPC) to provide site and removed parts of the broken pipe and and water was gushing out of it. They closed floating storage and regasification (FSRU) helped resume traffic after large quantities of two lanes of the street before replacing the services to support their LNG import opera- water leaked on to the street. Sources at MEW pipe and containing the water flow. tions at Mina Al Ahmadi. The five-year contract comprises the pro- vision of portside FSRU services for an antic- ipated nine months of the year together Plan to suspend camping with a three-month window where the ves- sel is free to pursue spot carrier and other season for one year short term business opportunities. Winter scheduling of the three month KUWAIT: The Environment Public Authority is destruction that the land environment suf- stand-down period together with currently studying a proposal to suspend the fered during the last camping season”, Al- favourable positioning mean that the com- camping season for one year in order to give Enizy told Al-Qabas. pany is optimistic for the vessels trading the local environment time to recover from In other news, Al-Qabas reported quoting prospects. pollution caused by campers every year. security sources that the Criminal The 170,000cbm new-build FSRU Golar This was revealed by Acting General Investigations General Department in the Igloo will be delivered during the fourth Director for Technical and Environmental Interior Ministry launched investigations to quarter of 2013 and will service a contract Monitoring Mohammad Al-Enizy who indicat- seize predators raised as pets by locals, based set to start in March 2014. Golar CEO, Doug Arnell said: “Kuwait is an ed that a decision to suspend the 2013-14 on a letter from the Public Authority for established LNG importer and we look for- camping season is pending a commitment Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources who ward to working closely with our new cus- from the Kuwait Municipality to introduce warned about the rise of this phenomenon in tomer. We are very pleased that an experi- stiffer penalties against environmental viola- farms and residential areas alike. enced LNG industry player such as KNPC tions. Investigations have so far revealed that a has entrusted Golar with their FSRU services Hundreds of people set up camps in speci- large number of predators including lions, which demonstrates our established reputa- fied locations in Kuwait’s desert between tigers, hyenas and wolves as well as reptiles tion as a leading operator of floating mid- November and April, but relatively modest such as crocodiles and snakes are being spot- stream LNG assets. fines have been collected as a failed policy to ted after being smuggled into the country. “As this is a five-year charter, the vessel deter campers from committing violations The sources who spoke on the condition will be offered to Golar LNG Partners L.P. that include damaging the already rarely of anonymity further indicated that cam- (“Golar Partners”) to acquire providing for planted soil. paigns are expected soon at where exotic another potential acquisition with a new “The EPA recently handed the Kuwait animals have been illegally brought into the and particularly strong counterparty.” Municipality a full report that shows the country. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 Gunmen shoot Lebanese mayor, kill Girl found safe in Idaho; alleged abductor killed aides in Syria Page 10 Page 8 Malians pick president in crucial run-off Hopes of new dawn of peace and stability

BAMAKO: Malians voted yesterday in a presi- dential election run-off expected to usher in a new dawn of peace and stability in the con- flict-scarred nation. An electorate of almost seven million was urged to choose between former premier Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and ex-finance minis- ter Soumaila Cisse to lead Mali’s recovery fol- lowing a military coup that ignited an Islamist insurgency and a French-led military inter- vention. The election, the first since 2007, is crucial for unlocking more than $4 billion in aid promised after international donors halt- ed contributions in the wake of last year’s coup. Torrential rain hit early turnout, however, with many polling stations in the capital Bamako reporting smaller numbers than dur- ing the first round, when a turnout of nearly 50 percent was seen as a key sign that the electoral process would be viewed as credi- ble. The rain had stopped by lunchtime and AFP reporters across the capital witnessed a steady stream of voters heading to polling booths. A network of some 2,000 independ- ent Malian observers issued a statement wel- coming the smooth running of the poll but it noted that fewer voting booths were able to open on time due to the rain in Bamako and the southern towns of Koulikoro and Kayes. “The rain is trying to ruin our day. I hope it stops, otherwise they will have to extend the voting hours,” said Oumar Toure, one of the few voters who had turned up at the opening of a polling station in a city centre school. Both Keita and Cisse have declared them- selves confident of victory in the run-off, called after none of the 27 candidates in the first round achieved an outright majority. The two men separately appealed for calm among the population in Mali’s post-election recovery period after casting their ballots in Bamako. The rivals have faced off before, losing the 2002 presidential election to Amadou Toumani Toure, who was overthrown by a military junta in March last year as he was preparing to end his final term in office. The return to democratic rule will allow France to withdraw most of the 4,500 troops it sent to Mali in January to oust Al Qaeda-linked extremists who had occupied the north in the chaos that followed the coup, imposing a brutal regime of sharia law characterized by executions and amputations. Keita, 68, who is ABIDJAN: A Malian citizen living in Ivory Coast looks for her name on an electoral list in an polling station of Koumassi, in Abidjan, yesterday. —AFP considered the favorite, was more than 20 percentage points ahead of his rival in the first round. Cisse, 63, had complained about widespread fraud in the first round while more than 400,000 ballots from a turnout of around 3.5 million were declared spoiled. Mali’s Constitutional Court rejected the fraud allegations, however, confirming that Keita had won 39.8 percent, while Cisse attracted a 19.7 percent share. Keita claims to have the support of most of the candi- dates eliminated in the first round and is backed by Mali’s influential religious establish- ment, while Cisse has been endorsed by Adema, Mali’s largest political party. “My first priority would be the rec- onciliation of the country,” Keita said Friday. “After the trauma that it has suffered, a new start is needed.” A UN peacekeeping mis- sion integrating more than 6,000 African soldiers is charged with ensuring secu- rity on Sunday and in the months after the election. By the end of the year it will have grown to 11,200 troops and 1,400 police. The country of more than 14 million remains the conti- nent’s third-largest gold pro- ducer, but its $10.6 billion economy contracted by 1.2 percent last year, and wide- spread poverty has con- tributed to unrest in the north, with several armed groups vying for control in the vacuum left when the Islamists fled. The region is home pre- dominantly to lighter-skinned Tuareg and Arab populations who accuse the sub-Saharan ethnic groups that live in the more populous and prosper- ous south of marginalizing them. In the northern districts of Gao, Timbuktu and Kidal, polling began in an atmos- phere of calm, with reports of strong voter turnout. —AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Iraqis slam govt for not stopping Eid attacks

BAGHDAD: Iraqis angrily blamed the any politicians, because they make many Qaeda militiamen near Baquba, north of authorities yesterday for failing to prevent promises, and the result of their work is the capital, and police killed a man who attacks that killed 74 people as they what happens in our country each day.” drove through a checkpoint quickly in the marked the Eid Al-Fitr holiday ending Iraq’s The 64-year-old retired agricultural engi- northern city of Mosul. bloodiest Ramadan in years. The violence, neer said he hoped to send his children Overall, more than 800 people were which also wounded more than 320 peo- overseas, “far from what is happening in killed during the Muslim fasting month of ple, was roundly condemned by the inter- Iraq and Baghdad.” Ramadan, which ended last week, with the national community. In east Baghdad, at the site of another violence now at its deadliest since 2008, It was the latest in months of blood- car bombing, Ali Al-Shammari said Iraq’s when Iraq was slowly emerging from bru- shed that have sparked worries of a revival long-running political deadlock was to tal bloodletting. The US and UN con- of the all-out sectarian war that peaked in blame. “The presence of one party and demned the latest attacks, with 2006 and 2007 and left tens of thousands another opposed to it is much better than Washington reiterating a $10 million dead. The attacks came just weeks after dozens of political parties, even if they say bounty for information leading to the assaults on prisons near Baghdad, claimed we are in a dictatorial regime, because it is killing or capture of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, by an Al-Qaeda front group, freed hun- much better than dozens of people being the head of the Islamic State of Iraq and dreds of prisoners, including leading mili- killed each day,” said Shammari, a 35-year- the Levant, an Al-Qaeda front group. tants, prompting warnings of a surge in old cigarette seller. “This carnage reflects the inhuman violence. “I will never vote for another person character of its perpetrators,” said UN Authorities, though, have highlighted again,” the father-of-three continued. “How deputy special envoy to Baghdad Gyorgy major security operations which they say long should we live in this situation Busztin. New York-based Human Rights KARBALA: People inspect the aftermath of a car bomb attack in Karbala, 50 have led to the killing or capture of numer- because of politicians?” Watch called on Iraqi authorities to “end miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, yesterday. A wave of car bombings tar- ous militants. Iraqis voiced frustration with Security forces tightened searches at draconian responses” to attacks, including geting those celebrating the end of Ramadan across Iraq killed scores of people the government and the security forces for checkpoints in the capital, leading to long torture of suspects, coerced confessions Saturday, a bloody reminder of the inability of Iraqi authorities to stop violence failing to prevent the 16 car bombings and queues of traffic, a blunt measure often and convictions based on secret testimo- threatening to spiral out of control. —AP other attacks which killed 74 people on employed in the immediate aftermath of ny. Saturday’s violence came just weeks Saturday, 47 of them in the capital. “There deadly attacks, albeit one that has largely after attacks on prisons near the capital in Al-Qaeda militants. The security forces lence has increased markedly this year, will not be any improvement in the Iraqi failed to curb the violence. which hundreds of inmates were freed. meanwhile launched major operations with analysts saying the upsurge is the situation,” said a man who gave his name New attacks yesterday killed six people Analysts, as well as global police organiza- against the militants in multiple result of anger among the Sunni Arab as Abu Samer, near the site of a twin car nationwide, officials said. A roadside bomb tion Interpol, had warned that the jail- provinces, including Baghdad, that are minority that the Shiite-led government bombing in Shaab, north Baghdad, where killed three soldiers south of Baghdad, breaks could lead to a rise in attacks, as among the biggest since the December has failed to address despite months of eight people were killed. “I cannot trust while gunmen shot dead two anti-Al- the escapees were said to include senior 2011 withdrawal of US forces. But the vio- protests. — AFP Gunmen shoot Lebanese mayor, kill aides in Syria Sectarian war ignites local rivalries

BEIRUT: Gunmen shot the mayor of a town in Lebanon and killed two of his companions only hours after he oversaw a hostage swap with a rival clan in an area increasingly riven by sectari- an divisions, security sources said yesterday. The attack near the border with Syria high- lights how the civil war there has worsened enmity between Lebanese Shiite and Sunni GAZA: The son of 20-year-old Hussein Awadallah mourns the death of his father in Muslim militias that support opposing sides of the Nusairat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip yesterday. Israeli troops shot a the two-year-old conflict. Mayor Ali Hujeiri, a Palestinian dead on the border with Gaza on the night of August 10, the Gaza health Sunni from the town of Arsal, was shot in the service said.— AFP majority Shiite town of Labweh as he returned from the hostage exchange with a rival Shiite clan. He was transferred to hospital and doctors said his wounds were not life-threatening. US says Iraq attackers The sources said the attack was carried out by residents of the area, but did not elaborate. are ‘enemies of Islam’ The Bekaa Valley region, where the attack happened, is religiously mixed. Some areas are BAGHDAD: The United States has con- week to Washington. This has been one of controlled by the Shiite militant Hezbollah demned the latest bombings in Baghdad the deadliest Ramadan months in years, group which is helping President Bashar al- which killed dozens of people, saying with bomb attacks killing scores of people. Assad crush the revolt. Other parts, like Arsal, are attackers who targeted civilians during cel- The latest bombings were similar to attacks Sunni, and residents provide a safe haven for ebrations marking the end of Ramadan in Baghdad on Tuesday in which 50 died. majority-Sunni Syrian rebels. The hostages were were “enemies of Islam”. “This carnage reflects the inhuman being held in relation to an incident in June in Eighteen months since the last US character of its perpetrators,” United which four of Labweh’s residents were killed by troops withdrew, Sunni Islamist militants Nations envoy to Iraq Gyorgy Busztin said rebel fighters, the sources said. have been regaining momentum in their in a statement. “All honest Iraqis should The recapture of the Syrian border town of insurgency against Iraq’s Shiite-led govern- unite to put an end to this murderous vio- Qusair in June by Assad’s forces, spearheaded by ment. The civil war in neighboring Syria has lence that aims to push the country into Hezbollah guerrillas, led to an influx of Syrian aggravated sectarian tensions further and sectarian strife,” he said. rebel fighters and civilians into Lebanon and Iraq’s Interior Ministry has said it is facing The State Department said Saturday’s more violence spilling over into the Bekaa an “open war”. attacks bore the signs of al Qaeda’s Iraqi region. “The United States condemns in the (AQI) branch. It reiterated a $10 million Rockets fired from areas believed to be con- strongest possible terms the cowardly reward for information leading to the trolled by Syrian rebels have targeted the Shiite attacks today in Baghdad,” the State killing or capture of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, town of Hermel, while Syrian helicopters have RAQQA: A Syrian man mourns the deaths of six of his siblings who were killed in a bomb attack Department said in a statement. “The ter- the AQI leader. Last month al Qaeda crossed into Lebanon and fired at buildings in during fighting between rebel fighters and Syrian government forces in the northern city of rorists who committed these acts are ene- claimed responsibility for simultaneous Arsal. — Reuters Raqqa, the only provincial capital in rebel hands, on Saturday.—AFP mies of Islam and a shared enemy of the raids on two Iraqi prisons and said more United States, Iraq, and the international than 500 inmates had escaped in the oper- community,” it said. ation, one of its most brazen in Iraq. Morocco witnesses It said the United States would work The reward for Baghdadi is second only 100 killed in new closely with the Iraqi government to con- to information leading to Ayman Al- King’s coronation front al Qaeda and discuss this during a vis- Zawahri, the chief of al Qaeda’s network, anniversary it of Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari next the State Department said. — Reuters Darfur fighting RABAT: Delegations from various provinces of the nation have attended the allegiance ceremony KHARTOUM: Fighting between two Arab With the situation changing, the United marking King Mohammed VI’s 14th anniversary of tribes has killed 100 people in Sudan’s Darfur Nations Security Council called last month for Tunisia Islamist leader to the Monarch coronation. region, where hundreds had already died in a review of the UNAMID peacekeeping mis- The King, dressed in traditional royal costumes worsening unrest this year, one of the com- sion. Non-Arabs in Darfur began a rebellion meet union chief on crisis and riding an ornamented horse, was given alle- batants said yesterday. 10 years ago against what they saw as the giance by the nation notables, tribal leaders, offi- The battle between a group of Rezeigat domination of Sudan’s power and wealth by TUNIS: The head of Tunisia’s ruling Islamist protests every night in front of the assem- cials and leading figures at the ceremony, held on and the rival Maaliya tribe happened near Arab elites. party Ennahda is to meet the powerful bly but on August 6, tens of thousands took Saturday, at the Mechouar square of Rabat Royal Adila in East Darfur state on Saturday. “We In response, the government-backed UGTT trade union chief today on the crisis part in demonstrations. Palace. King Mohammed VI was accompanied by sparked by the killing of an opposition The opposition is hoping to raise the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and princes. At clashed with Maaliya... and we destroyed a Janjaweed militia shocked the world with politician. The UGTT said that its head, pressure on the government with a new the beginning of this ceremony, Interior Minister compound of theirs and killed 70 of them,” atrocities against them. Houcine Abassi, would meet Ennahda demonstration on August 13 to mark the Mohand Laenser, Governors of the kingdom’s pre- said a Rezeigat source, who declined to be Although the rebellion continues, analysts leader Rached Ghannouchi and Mustapha anniversary of the promulgation of the fectures and provinces swore allegiance to the named. “We lost 30 of our men. “There is still have warned since at least 2010 that relations Ben Jaafar, speaker of the National Personal Status Code in 1956 under Monarch. Afterwards, delegations representing high tension and men from both sides are were souring between Khartoum and the Constituent Assembly. Nearly 500,000 Tunisia’s first president, Habib Bourguiba. different regions, prefectures and provinces of the gathered,” the Arab tribes it armed to fight the insurgency. Tunisians are members of the UGTT, and The code gave Tunisians unequalled rights Kingdom followed suit. The allegiance or “baiaa” is source said. Both tribes said the fighters Tribal disputes have been driven by con- the union can paralyse the country with in the Arab world at the time, and the a centuries-old pact binding the Throne and the used Land Cruiser vehicles, while the Maaliya flict over resources including land, water and strike action. country’s ruling Islamists have regularly people. It is a mutual commitment whereby the accused their opponents of employing “heavy mineral rights, observers say. A Rezeigat The planned meeting comes after Ben been accused of trying to roll them back. people pledge loyalty to the King and the weapons”-a common allegation in Darfur’s source said the latest violence too is linked to Jaafar announced the suspension of the Ennahda’s critics have blamed the Monarch pledges to defend the independence, tribal fighting. A Maaliya source said the a land dispute. Islamists for the rise of the ultra-conserva- assembly’s work drawing up a new consti- sovereignty and integrity of the country, to pre- Rezeigat “attacked” and burned villages but There had been tension between the tive Salafist movement in the country since tution while the Islamist-led government serve the citizens’ rights and to see to the prosper- he declined to say how many from his side Rezeigat and Maaliya for days. Their tribal January 2011, whose violent actions are a ity and progress of the nation, according to the and the opposition hold talks on ending had died. “We still expect more fighting councils had appealed for peaceful resolution threat to stability in the country. —AFP official Moroccan news agency (MAP). —KUNA the political crisis. Ben Jaafar has proposed today,” the source said, claiming that the of the land dispute, the Sudanese Media the UGTT as mediator for the talks. Maaliya “killed 40” of their adversaries. Inter- Centre, which is close to the security appara- The union has called for the resignation of the Islamist-dominated cabinet and its tribal and inter-ethnic fighting has been the tus, reported last week. Prior to this year’s replacement by a government of tech- major source of violence in Darfur this year, surge of violence, there were already 1.4 mil- nocrats. Ennahda has rejected the proposal where an estimated 300,000 people were dis- lion people in camps for those uprooted by so far. Ghannouchi said on Facebook on placed in the first five months alone, the the conflict in Darfur. While the number of Saturday that he had met the head of African Union-UN peacekeeping mission in displaced has risen, the United Nations said employers’ organization Utica, Wided Darfur (UNAMID) says. last Tuesday that it has had to reduce its Bouchamaoui. Utica too has called for the East Darfur had been relatively free from humanitarian assistance because permits for formation of a cabinet of technocrats. the tribal violence, much of which has some UN international staff in Darfur have not Meanwhile Tunisia’s Tamarod, a movement occurred in Darfur’s north and west. Late last been renewed by the government. that has modelled itself on the one in Egypt month in North Darfur state, another branch Permits for 20 of the 37 Darfur-based inter- that led to the army ousting the elected of the Rezeigat inked a peace deal to end a national staffers of the UN’s refugee agency Islamist president, said five of its activists separate conflict with rival Arabs from the (UNHCR), which provides emergency shelter were on hunger strike in front of the con- Beni Hussein group. A member of parliament and other aid, have not been extended, the stituent assembly to demand its dissolution said their battles killed hundreds over several UN said. France condemned the “unjustified” and the resignation of the government. weeks. In another conflict, the Misseriya and expulsion of the 20 from Darfur. Sudanese Tamarod Tunisia says on its Facebook page Salamat Arab tribes less than two weeks ago President Omar al-Bashir is wanted by The that it has collected 1.6 million signatures announced that they had reached a tentative Hague-based International Criminal Court for in support of both measures. The figure, which has not been verified, would amount ceasefire after fighting which one of them war crimes, crimes against humanity and to some 15 percent of the country’s popu- Undated file photo of Murat Agca (left) and Murat Akpinar, two Turkish pilots kidnapped said had killed more than 200 people. These genocide allegedly committed in Darfur. lation. Tunisia’s opposition coalition, made by armed assailants who intercepted a bus carrying Turkish Airlines personnel from the battles reflect the altered dynamics of a Defence Minister Abdelrahim Mohammed up of parties from across the political spec- cityís airport to central Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday. A previously unknown group decade-old conflict in which, observers say, Hussein is also sought by the court, on 13 trum, has refused to meet Ennahda until a claimed responsibility for the kidnappings, issuing a statement suggesting the pilots the government can no longer control its for- counts of alleged war crimes and crimes new government is formed. Hundreds of would be released in return for the freedom of nine Lebanese Shiites kidnapped by Syrian mer Arab tribal allies known as Janjaweed. against humanity in the region. — AFP opposition supporters have kept up rebels last year near the Turkish border. —AP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 INTERNATIONAL In Jamaica, transgender teen murdered by mob Beaten, stabbed, shot and run over

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: Dwayne For years, Jamaica’s gay commu- into a general dread of homosexu- ing more tolerant. And thankfully Jones was relentlessly teased in nity has lived so far underground ality. that’s because of people like high school for being effeminate that their parties and church servic- But in recent years, emboldened Dwayne who have helped push the until he dropped out. His father not es were held in secret locations. young people such as Dwayne envelope,” said Lewis, one of the only kicked him out of the house at Many gays have stuck to a “don’t have helped bring the island’s gay few Jamaican gays who will pub- the age of 14 but also helped jeer- ask, don’t tell” policy of keeping and transgender community out of licly disclose his full name. ing neighbors push the youngster their sexual orientation hidden to the shadows. A small group of gay Yet rights groups still complain from the rough Jamaican slum avoid scrutiny or protect loved runaways now rowdily congregates of the slow pace of the investiga- where he grew up. ones. on the streets of Kingston’s finan- tion into Jones’ murder, despite By age 16, the teenager was “Judging by comments made on cial district. Prime Minister Portia the justice minister calling for a dead - beaten, stabbed, shot and run over by a car when he showed up at a street party dressed as a ATHENS: Police blocks the access to the Amygdaleza detention camp out- woman. His mistake: confiding to a friend that he was attending a side Athens, where some 1,200 mainly Asian migrants are kept under police “straight” party as a girl for the first guard early yesterday. —AFP time in his life. “When I saw Dwayne’s body, I started shaking Hunt in Athens after and crying,” said Khloe, one of three transgendered friends who shared a derelict house with the teenager in detention camp riot the hills above the north coast city of Montego Bay. Like many trans- ATHENS: Police in Athens were hunting ed migrants, with 1,600 currently held genders and gays in Jamaica, Khloe almost a dozen escaped migrants yesterday there, according to police. wouldn’t give a full name out of fear. after a detention camp riot left 10 officers Rights groups claim that migrants have “It was horrible. It was so, so injured, authorities said. The police said that been subjected to abuse by police in the painful to see him like that.” eight Pakistanis and two Afghans were still camps and are denied proper health care. International advocacy groups unaccounted for after the four-hour riot at Last week, leftist rights group KEERFA said often portray this Caribbean island Amygdaleza detention camp in the north- Muslim detainees had been beaten by as the most hostile country in the east of Athens. guards during prayers. Western Hemisphere for gays and Another 14 migrants from Pakistan, In July, the same group reported the transgendered people. After two Afghanistan and Bangladesh were caught death of an Afghan detainee from a lung prominent gay rights activists were outside the blocks where they were being infection that his guards had allegedly murdered, a researcher with the held, a police statement said. The riot broke ignored for months. Greece is a primary US-based Human Rights Watch in out late Saturday, with detainees setting fire point of entry into the European Union for 2006 called the environment in to mattresses and throwing stones at their migrants and refugees fleeing war-torn and Jamaica for such groups “the worst guards. “Without provocation, police guards impoverished countries in Africa, the any of us has ever seen.” were attacked with stones, water bottles Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. Local activists have since disput- filled with pebbles and other objects,” the The influx has put additional strain on the ed that label, but still say homo- statement said. recession-hit country’s health services and phobia is pervasive. Dwayne’s hor- Dwayne Jones’ transgendered friend and roommate, Keke, poses for a photo in kitchen of the “They also set fire to bags of garbage, prison facilities, forcing Greece to turn to rific July 22 murder has made head- home they shared on the northern outskirts of Montego Bay, Jamaica. —AP mattresses and their living quarters,” it the EU for help to patrol its frontiers. lines in newspapers on the island added. Over the past year a nationwide opera- and stirred calls in some quarters social media, most Jamaicans think Simpson Miller’s government has full probe. Doors and windows were smashed and tion has removed undocumented migrants for doing more to protect Jamaica’s Dwayne Jones brought his death also vowed to put the anti-sodomy Police spokesman Steve Brown eight of the detention blocks were from the streets, ironically codenamed gay community, especially those on himself for wearing a dress and law to a “conscience vote” in said detectives working the case destroyed before riot police regained con- Xenios Zeus after the king of the ancient who live on the streets and resort dancing in a society that has made Parliament, and she said during her are struggling to overcome a trol. According to the police, the unrest Greek gods in his role as a protector of to sex work. it abundantly clear that homosexu- 2011 campaign that only merit chronic problem: a strong anti- began when the detainees were told that guests. According to the police, more than Advocates say much of the als are neither to be seen nor would decide who got a Cabinet informant culture that makes eye- their maximum stay in the camp would be 5,400 people had been arrested by the end homophobia is fueled by a nearly heard,” said Annie Paul, a blogger position in her government. By witnesses to murders and other extended to 18 months from a year. of July “for unlawful residence and other 150-year-old anti-sodomy law that and publications officer at contrast, former Prime Minister crimes too afraid or simply unwill- Police said 41 migrants from Pakistan, immigration-related infractions”. bans anal sex as well as by dance- Jamaica’s campus of the University Bruce Golding said in 2008 that he ing to come forward. Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Morocco were But rights groups such as Human Rights hall reggae performers who flaunt of the West Indies. would never allow homosexuals in Even though some 300 people confirmed to have taken part in the riot and Watch say the operation seems designed to anti-gay themes. The island’s main Some say the hostility partly his Cabinet. Dane Lewis, executive were at the dance party in the small claimed that none were hurt in the incident. show the conservative government’s effec- gay rights group estimated that stems from the legacy of slavery director of the Jamaica Forum for riverside community of Irwin, They will be charged with attempted tiveness against illegal immigration. two homosexual men were killed when black men were sometimes Lesbians, All-Sexuals & Gays, said police have yet to make a single escape, destruction of property and griev- Currently, voters are increasingly drawn to for their sexual orientation last year, sodomized as punishment or there were increasing “pockets of arrest in Dwayne’s murder. Police ous bodily harm. Amygdaleza is one of sev- Golden Dawn, a violently anti-migrant neo- and 36 were the victims of mob humiliation. Some historians tolerance” on the island. say witnesses have said they could- eral detention centres set up since last year Nazi party that has gained in popularity violence. believe that practice carried over “We can say that we are becom- n’t see the attackers’ faces —AP to assist in the repatriation of undocument- during Greece’s recession. —AFP Mandela making ‘slow but steady’ progress

JOHANNESBURG: Nelson Mandela is making “slow but name. Zuma asked South Africans to pray for Mandela’s steady” progress back to health, although he remains criti- recovery and good health, the statement said. The South cally ill, the office of the South African president said yes- African president is technically the only person authorized terday. to give public updates about Mandela’s health, and had The 95-year-old former president and anti-apartheid not issued a statement since July 31. icon has been in hospital for more than two months with a Mandela’s youngest daughter Zindzi Mandela said recurring lung infection. “Former President Nelson Mandela Friday that the anti-apartheid hero was “not going any- continues to receive treatment in hospital in Pretoria and where anytime soon” and was now able to sit up unaccom- doctors have indicated to President Jacob Zuma that the panied. He was “more alert, more responsive,” she said. And former president is making a slow but steady improve- his former wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela told Sky News ment,” a statement from the presidency said. Thursday that he was “now breathing normally.” Doctors “The medical team also reiterated that although his had managed to contain his lung infection but kept “drain- health was improving steadily, Madiba still remained in a ing fluid from the lungs,” she said. Both stressed that he critical condition,” it added, referring to Mandela by his clan was not about to die. —AFP Spain may ask UN for support over Gibraltar

MADRID: Spain may take its row with tional courts would mark a change of he could not immediately comment on Britain over the disputed territory of tack and increase tensions. Spanish Spain’s plans to seek UN involvement in Gibraltar to the United Nations, stepping Foreign Minister Jose Manual Garcia- Gibraltar, which was also reported yester- up its actions in the conflict, El Pais news- Margallo will also take advantage of a day by right-leaning Spanish newspaper paper reported yesterday, citing diplo- September trip to Argentina, which is La Razon. Spanish Prime Minister matic sources. Centuries of friction over serving a term on the UN Security Mariano Rajoy threatened unilateral Gibraltar, a British overseas territory to Council, to seek its support against measures over the spat on Friday, while which Spain lays claim, flared up this Britain over Gibraltar, the sources told the British navy vessels were heading to month after Spain complained that an newspaper. Argentina is immersed in its Gibraltar for what both Spain and Britain artificial reef being built by Gibraltar own dispute with Britain over the sover- have played down as a routine, sched- would block its fishing vessels. eignty of the Falkland Islands. Aside from uled visit. The sources did not specify whether the Security Council, Spain could also Rajoy and his British counterpart Spain would ask the United Nations to take the matter to the UN General David Cameron had agreed to try and back a request for Britain to give up sov- Assembly or the International Court of calm tempers over the disputed territory, ereignty or adhere to certain agree- Justice, it said. though both sides have been reluctant ments, but taking the matter to interna- A Spanish foreign ministry official said to back down on their positions. Gibraltar, the tiny rocky promontory near the southern tip of the Iberian Marina Berlusconi touted Peninsula, has been a source of on-off tensions since Spain ceded the territory as father’s heir apparent to Britain in the Treaty of Utrecht 300 years ago. The latest dispute arose last MILAN: Italy may get its own politi- of a Marina Berlusconi candidacy is month when Gibraltar’s boats dumped cal dynasty out of the ashes of Silvio realistic. “I think it will be accepted concrete blocks into the sea to create a Berlusconi’s political career. The within the party, and even among reef for fish at the mouth of the nation has been buzzing with specu- Berlusconi lovers, those hardcore 7 Mediterranean. Spain said the reef would lation that Marina Berlusconi will million or 8 million voters,” said restrict its fishing boats and hit back with step in as her father’s political heiress Roberto D’Alimonte, a political sci- tougher border checks and threats of a ever since the supreme court last ence professor at Rome’s LUISS 50-euro fee for people crossing the week confirmed the three-time for- University and analyst for il Sole 24 Gibraltar border. It is not clear whether mer premier’s tax fraud conviction, Ore. “The thing I don’t know is if she such a fee would be legal under EU law. jail sentence and ban from politics. is ready for it. Because this is some- In an interview on Spanish television Berlusconi’s eldest daughter is a thing that will change her life, and on Saturday, Margallo said the entry fee long-time executive at his Mediaset not necessarily for the better.” would not be imposed on workers who media empire and was among a Berlusconi loyalists have gone on frequently cross the border for their jobs clutch of close advisers by his side at the record this week rooting for and pledged aid to the fishermen whose his Rome residence when the court Marina, who turns 47 on Saturday. livelihood is being hit by the reef. ruled on Aug 1. She has in the past Berlusconi’s close friend, the former Travellers as well as residents of both repeatedly denied any intention to Renault F1 manager Flavio Briatore, Spain and Gibraltar continued to endure enter politics, but has remained told the Milan daily Corriere della long queues at the border over the week- silent during this new round of spec- Sera: “She is a very intelligent end due to Spanish authorities’ increased ulation. woman, a Berlusconi - a name that checks on vehicles entering and leaving Political analysts say the prospect millions of Italians adore.” —AP the territory. —Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Obama cites ‘mixed success’ in dealing with Putin WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama things that are good for the United it, or we’re going to be finding ways says he’s had mixed success in persuad- States and, hopefully, good for Russia,” where we can poke each other at every ing Russian President Vladimir Putin to Obama said. opportunity, then probably we don’t get think “forward as opposed to backward” Obama said that no one could hope as much stuff done,” Obama said. on a variety of issues and is reassessing for 100 percent agreement and that dif- Obama’s comments came shortly after the US-Russia relationship. ferences could not be completely dis- Secretary of State John Kerry and While senior officials from the two guised. But he said US-Russian coopera- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wrapped countries met at the State Department, tion is important. up talks with their Russian counterparts Obama told reporters at a news confer- “We’re going to assess where the rela- that were intended to try to repair some ence Friday that Putin’s return to the tionship can advance US interests and of the damage caused by the differences Kremlin last year had brought about increase peace and stability and prosper- over Syria, Russia’s domestic crackdown “more rhetoric on the Russian side that ity around the world,” Obama said. on civil rights and anti-gay legislation, a was anti-American, that played into “Where it can, we’re going to keep on US missile defense plan for Europe, trade, some of the old stereotypes about the working with them. Where we have dif- global security, human rights and Cold War contest between the United ferences, we’re going to say so clearly.” American adoptions of Russian children. States and Russia.” Obama praised trade and arms con- Officials from both countries said after “I’ve encouraged Mr Putin to think trol successes that the US and Russia the talks that the atmosphere had been forward as opposed to backward on were able to seal when he was dealing positive and productive and that they those issues, with mixed success,” he said. with former Russian President Dmitry had agreed to renew efforts to bring Obama told reporters that he decided Medvedev. Obama played down sugges- about a political resolution to the deteri- not to attend a summit with Putin tions that he and Putin do not get along. orating situation in Syria at an interna- planned next month for Moscow “I don’t have a bad personal relationship tional conference. On the military side, Bo, the Obama family dog, is walked off of Air Force One in Cape Cod, because “Russia has not moved” on a with Putin,” he said. “When we have con- the officials said Russia had invited the Massachusetts, en route to Edgartown, Mass., where the Obama family is to range of issues where the US would like versations, they’re candid. They’re blunt. US to observe a joint Russian-Belarussian begin their vacation in Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday.—AP to see progress. He said his unhappiness Oftentimes, they’re constructive.” training exercise next year involving with Russia granting temporary asylum But he took a shot at the often dour- 13,000 troops as well as establish a video can sometimes result in the occasional summit, and Lavrov made it clear that to National Security Agency leaker looking Russian leader for his demeanor link between the defense chiefs. collision, so we’re candid, very candid, Moscow had been prepared to sign Edward Snowden was one reason, but in meetings and appearances before Kerry allowed that US-Russia ties had about the areas in which we agree but agreements on trade and nuclear not the only one, for his decision. reporters. been complicated by “colliding and con- also the areas in which we disagree.” research and security had it gone ahead. “I think the latest episode is just one “He’s got that kind of slouch, looking flicting interests.” Russian Foreign He added: “It’s no secret that we have “At least we in Russia were prepared more in a number of emerging differ- like the bored kid in the back of the class- Minister Sergey Lavrov also acknowl- experienced some challenging moments to table our proposals to the two presi- ences that we’ve seen over the last sever- room,” Obama said. “But the truth is, is edged the fractious state of the relation- and obviously not just over the Snowden dents,” Lavrov said. al months around Syria, around human that when we’re in conversations togeth- ship but called on both sides to act like case.” “Of course, we have disagreements. rights issues where, you know, it is prob- er, oftentimes it’s very productive.” “grown-ups,” saying that’s how Moscow Both men maintained that US-Russian We’ll continue discussing matters on ably appropriate for us to take a pause, He urged Putin to think in broad wants to handle the differences. cooperation on even limited areas of which we disagree calmly and candidly,” reassess where it is that Russia’s going, terms and not view the United States as Noting that he and Lavrov are former shared concern is important. Russia has he said. “We need to work as grown-ups. what our core interests are, and calibrate an enemy. “If issues are framed as if the ice hockey players, Kerry said that they minced no words in expressing its disap- And this is what we do. And we hope the relationship so that we’re doing US is for it, then Russia should be against understood “that diplomacy, like hockey, pointment that Obama canceled the that this will be reciprocal.” —AP Girl found safe in Idaho; alleged abductor killed Harrowing weeklong search ends in death and rescue CASCADE, Idaho: A harrowing weeklong search for a missing California teenager ended Saturday when FBI agents rescued the girl and shot and killed her apparent kidnapper at a campsite deep in the Idaho wilderness. Hannah Anderson, 16, appeared to be unin- jured and will be reunited soon with her father at a hospital, authorities said. Her suspected CHICAGO: Priscilla Robinson and her father, Major Robinson, pose outside abductor, James Lee DiMaggio, 40, Guggenheim Elementary School that she attended and where Major Robinson was killed after his campsite was worked security, in Chicago. In the year since Guggenheim School closed, van- found in Idaho’s rugged Frank dals have descended on the vacant building, stripping satellite classrooms of Church River of No Return their air conditioning units and causing other damage. —AP Wilderness, roughly 40 miles from the tiny town of Cascade. Chicago school closings Hannah was taken to a hospital where crisis counselors and health worry poor neighborhoods care providers were assisting her. Her father was expected to arrive in CHICAGO: To Carolyn Lang, West Pullman For Terry Donaldson, that means a year or Idaho yesterday to reunite with her. Elementary is more than the school across two without the security of the West Pullman “We will make sure she gets as the street her children attended a quarter- school. “I got to know the janitor over there, much care as possible, physically century ago. It’s where she turned for help and he would be cutting the grass and we’d and emotionally,” said Andrea when the lock on her front door froze and talk, and then he’d watch my back and I’d Dearden, a spokeswoman from the where school workers watch from their win- watch his back,” said Donaldson, 65. “Nobody Ada County Sheriff’s Department dows to make sure she doesn’t fall victim to bothered him or me because they know we who has been leading the commu- crime in an impoverished corner of the city watched each other.” nication team for the interagency wracked by violence, including two men Richard Ingram, who manages rental effort in Valley County. CASCADE: ADA County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Andrea Dearden addresses the found shot to death in a car just days ago. But properties on the South Side, says some ten- The shooting came after officers media at the Cascade Fire Station in Cascade, Idaho, Saturday. The man suspected of kidnapping 16- no more. West Pullman is one of nearly 50 ants call schools rather than police to report participating in a massive manhunt year-old Hannah Anderson was shot dead in Idaho as the girl was rescued. —AP Chicago schools the city closed last spring as crimes to prevent criminals from discovering for the pair spotted the campsite part of aggressive cost cutting that calls for who they are. from the air and an FBI hostage bodies of Hannah Anderson’s moth- enforcement officers from the FBI, prayers.” At a separate news confer- the single largest closing of schools in any “They’re afraid for their lives, but they recovery team trekked to the site er, Christina Anderson, 44, and the the Valley and Ada County sheriffs’ ence in Idaho, Dearden said she American city in years. know the schools can call and there won’t be near Morehead Lake. teen’s 8-year-old brother, Ethan offices, Idaho State Police, the US didn’t know if DiMaggio fired shots Critics of the closures have protested that any repercussions,” he said. Nobody is saying “No one really knows where an Anderson, were found in DiMaggio’s Marshals Service, and the Border at officers but there were no children will be forced to cross gang bound- that the closed schools will cause the neigh- investigation like this will lead,” said burning house outside San Diego, Patrol, aided by experts from feder- reports of any injuries to authorities aries to get to new schools. Largely over- borhoods to decline. That has been happen- Mary Rook, special agent in charge near the Mexico border. al land management and wildlife involved in the encounter. Cascade looked are the worries of thousands of peo- ing for years. But the concern is that the sight of the FBI’s Salt Lake City division. DiMaggio was close to the fami- agencies, worked around the clock residents gathered behind ple like Lang who have relied on the schools of shuttered schools will accelerate that “In this case, our team faced a very ly. Christina Anderson’s husband, to figure out the best way to track Dearden, Rook and the other offi- to help safeguard poor neighborhoods. Soon, decline. challenging situation.” Brett Anderson, has described him DiMaggio and the teen in the road- cials gathered at the news confer- many of those buildings will go as dark and “It is a signal that resources are leaving the The FBI said it was sending a as a best friend and said the chil- less area. ence and cheered at the news of quiet as the boarded-up houses that dot their community,” said Deborah Moore, director of team to investigate what unfolded dren thought of him as an uncle. San Diego County Sheriff Hannah’s rescue. struggling communities. neighborhood strategy at Neighborhood before, during and after the shoot- Authorities have said DiMaggio William D. Gore announced Rook said FBI victim specialists “I used to come home late from prayer Housing Services of Chicago, a not-for-profit ing. Authorities offered few details had an “unusual infatuation” with Hannah’s rescue and DiMaggio’s were working with Hannah and her meetings at my church, and just seeing the organization that helps people buy homes Saturday night. The location wasn’t Hannah, although the father said death from a news conference in family to get them the resources light on and knowing the engineers and the and keep them out of foreclosure. “There is far from what had been the last he never saw any strange behavior. California. He said members of his they need. “As grateful as we are janitors were working, I felt safe because they no way I can market the community to young known sighting of the pair. A horse- An Amber Alert was issued, and office notified Hannah’s father, Brett that she was recovered safely, we were there,” said Lang, 58. “Now it won’t be a families. They aren’t going to move into a back rider called authorities tips led investigators to Oregon Anderson, of her rescue. “He was also remember the other victims in safe haven anymore.” community with a closing school.” Thursday night to report that on after DiMaggio and the teen were very relieved and very excited and this case who lost their lives,” Rook What will happen to Pullman and other That is bad news for neighborhoods such Wednesday he had seen two peo- reportedly spotted there. looking forward to being reunited said. schools is unclear. In recent years, most of the as West Pullman, where census figures show ple who resembled Anderson and But it wasn’t until the Idaho with his daughter,” Gore said. FBI policy calls for an investiga- relatively few schools that have closed have the population fell by about 7,000, or 19 per- DiMaggio with camping gear on a horseback rider called in his tip that The father described a range of tion whenever an agent fires a reopened as charter, magnet, military, alter- cent, between 2000 and 2010. Nearly a quar- trail near the lake. The rider, whose investigators found a major lead - emotion in a text message to CNN. weapon, Rook said. A team from native or other kinds of schools. Chicago ter of all mortgaged properties fell into fore- name wasn’t released, didn’t realize DiMaggio’s car, hidden under brush “I am nervous excited saddened 4 Washington, DC, was preparing to schools spokeswoman Becky Carroll said the closure between 2008 and 2012, according to they were subjects of a massive at a trailhead on the border of the my wife and son and worried what investigate the events at the camp- district is “serious about making sure these the Woodstock Institute, a housing policy search until he got home and saw Frank Church River of No Return my daughter has been through,” he site, and until that investigation is buildings have a useful purpose, whether group in Chicago. news reports. Wilderness in central Idaho. wrote to the network. “It’s now complete, Rook said she couldn’t they are sold to a private entity (or used as) Moore expects the population to fall, as The case began when the charred A contingent of about 270 law healing time. Keep us in your share any other details. —AP some kind of community center.” families choose to live in neighborhoods that But the district has never had to find new still have open public schools. And, she said, uses for so many vacant schools at once. the number of foreclosures is sure to go up Snowden’s father gets visa to visit son in Russia Carroll seemed to acknowledge the challenge because school employees such as janitors in an email, saying no one should expect the and lunchroom workers, many of whom live WASHINGTON: National Security Agency leaker to collect millions of pieces of data, including got experience with criminal Espionage Act buildings to be repurposed “in time for the nearby, will be at risk when they no longer Edward Snowden’s father has secured docu- Americans’ phone records. The government has prosecutions” when he meets with Snowden. school year or over the next year.” have a paycheck. — AP ments to visit his son in Russia and plans to dis- charged him with violations of the Espionage Edward Snowden’s whereabouts in Russia cuss how he could fight espionage charges, Lon remain unknown. The timing of the visit from Snowden and his attorney said yesterday. Lon Snowden and Fein was uncertain; both Neither Lon Snowden nor his attorney Bruce declined to elaborate. Progress in battling Fein has spoken directly with the former NSA Last week, Edward Snowden’s Russian lawyer analyst since he fled the United States and said he had sent Lon Snowden the required invi- received asylum in Russia, they said. But the tation to visit the country, a step toward secur- California wildfire father and lawyer also said they look forward to ing a travel visa. Anatoly Kucherena said he BANNING, California: Firefighters made campers. Evacuation orders for several meeting with Edward Snowden to consider hoped a visit would happen in the coming days. steady progress Saturday in battling communities remained in effect. Gov. Jerry options for the leaker to return to the United Fein says the trip would happen “very soon.” Southern California’s latest destructive Brown declared an emergency for the area States at some point. Russia’s decision to grant Edward Snowden tem- wildfire, which burned 26 homes and Friday, freeing up additional funds and “As a father, I want my son to come home if I porary asylum angered the US government and threatened more than 500 others in the resources for the firefight and recovery. believe that the justice system ... is going to be scuttled Obama’s plans for a one-on-one meet- San Jacinto Mountains. The so-called Silver Most of Southern California’s severe applied correctly,” Lon Snowden said. ing with Russian President Vladimir Putin in visit Fire, which charred 30 square miles in three wildfires are associated with Santa Ana But the elder Snowden isn’t convinced his Moscow next month. days, was 70 percent surrounded. The fire winds, caused by high pressure over the son would get a fair hearing in court, given what Lon Snowden said the political outrage in Lon Snowden, the father of National stopped advancing Saturday as firefighters West that sends a clockwise flow of air he called “absolutely irresponsible” descriptions Washington would fade and added “the of his son’s actions from President Barack Security Agency leaker Edward American people are absolutely unhappy with focused on extinguishing hot spots. Full rushing down into the region. Obama, his administration and top lawmakers Snowden.—AP what they’ve learned - and more is going to be containment was expected yesterday This week’s fire, however, was being from both parties. “They have poisoned the well, forthcoming.” evening. The blaze injured 10 firefighters fanned by a counter-clockwise flow around so to speak, in terms of a potential jury pool,” Act in federal court in Alexandria, Va. “Where my son chooses to live the rest of and seriously burned a mountain biker a low pressure area over northwest said Lon Snowden, of Allentown, Pa. Fein said the family is willing to discuss condi- his life is going to be his decision. But I would who was overrun by the fast-moving California. The National Weather Service Edward Snowden roiled the United States tions under which Edward Snowden might like at some point in time for him to be able flames when the fire erupted Wednesday. said conditions could change in the second intelligence agencies and upended US relations return to the United States and perhaps face to come back to the US,” Lon Snowden said. At its peak, the fire forced the evacua- half of next week, with weaker winds in the around the globe with his disclosures of highly criminal proceedings. Fein added that he plans Lon Snowden and Fein spoke on ABC’s “This tion of 1,800 people, including 800 mountains and deserts.— AP classified programs that allow the United States to “suggest criminal defense attorneys who’ve Week.” —AP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 INTERNATIONAL India, Pakistan exchange gunfire across border Indian guard wounded as ceasefire frays

JAMMU: India and Pakistan exchanged more gunfire across the disputed border in Kashmir yesterday, Indian border guards said, as a 10- year ceasefire frays over accusations of killings of soldiers deployed on the frontline. One Indian border guard was wounded after Pakistan Rangers opened fire on a post in Kanachak, some 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Jammu, the winter capital of India’s Jammu and Kashmir state, the Border Security Force said. “It was an unprovoked firing on an International Border post from the other side. However, we responded with utmost restraint,” a spokesman of the Border Security Force said. There was no immediate comment from Islamabad. Tensions along the 740-km Line of Control that divides Kashmir rose on Tuesday when an Indian army patrol was ambushed and five soldiers killed in the Poonch region. New Delhi blamed the attack on the Pakistan army. Islamabad denied involvement. The two armies also exchanged heavy fire on Friday in the Poonch region, Indian authori- ties said, straining the ceasefire that has largely AGRA: Indian tourists cool off at the water fountains in front of the Taj Mahal monu- held on the border since November 2003. India ment in Agra yesterday. The Taj witnessed heavy rush of Indian tourists yesterday fol- has linked the ceasefire violations to attempts lowing Eid Holidays. — AP by Pakistan to push through militants into its JAMMU: Indian Border Security Force soldier Pawan Kumar lies in a hospital bed in the side of Kashmir to revive a decades-old revolt Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu yesterday after being injured in firing on the there. Islamabad denies any help and instead border with Pakistan. — AFP has called for talks to resolve the disputes Bangladesh authorities between the neighbors including the long-run- offering Eid prayers. Three people were killed in lence has ebbed, but there has been little ning row over Kashmir. the violence on Friday and the situation movement on a political settlement of the dis- arrest rights activist Underscoring Indian worries over renewed remained tense with a curfew imposed in six pute. unrest in Kashmir, clashes in the Jammu region out of 10 districts of Jammu, state officials said. On Sunday, army troops patrolled the streets India has deployed tens of thousands of sol- of the violence-hit districts and the local DHAKA: Authorities in Bangladesh have to a May crackdown by security officials erupted after a large group of stone pelting protesters unfurled a Pakistani flag, shouting diers in Kashmir to put down an armed revolt administration blocked mobile data services to arrested a rights activist with ties to the on a rally in Dhaka by the Islamic organi- that began in 1989. In recent years militant vio- stop the spreading of rumors, it said. — Reuters country’s main opposition party, appar- zation Hefazat-e-Islam, which says it is a pro-Islam, pro-independence slogans after ently over allegations the group he works non-political group formed to fight those for made against government forces after who want to undermine Islam in Muslim- a deadly crackdown on a protest in May. majority Bangladesh. Detectives picked up Adilur Rahman Opposition parties said the govern- Toxic liquor Khan from his residence in the capital late ment used excessive force and killed Saturday, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police scores of people during the early morning spokesman Masudur Rahman. Khan is sec- action. kills 8 in Pakistan retary of the Dhaka-based rights group Odhikar said 61 people died in the Odhikar. Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan crackdown. The government asked the KARACHI: Pakistani police say at least eight people in the port city of Alamgir said Sunday that Khan was arrest- rights group to hand over its report about Karachi have died after consuming homemade liquor. Police officer ed on “specific charges,” but did not elabo- the killings so it could investigate, but Mohammad Sarwar said yesterday that 14 people from Christian- rate. Odhikar refused, citing security concerns dominated slums in the city, Pakistan’s largest, were hospitalized after Odhikar’s director, A S M Nasiruddin for the victims’ families. drinking toxic liquor late Saturday night. He said eight died and six Elan, said the group did not know what The government has said it found no others are being treated. Sarwar said police have arrested two people the charges were. He said Khan was evidence of mass killings during the crack- for allegedly selling the toxic liquor and looking for those who dis- ordered to be detained for five days while down. Khan is known to be close to the tilled it illegally. He said the two suspects and all the victims were he’s interrogated. Elan said police wanted main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Christians. to question Khan for allegedly violating Party, headed by former Prime Minister Liquor poisoning is common in Pakistan, where the Muslim major- KARACHI: Pakistani women mourn the death of a relative who was the country’s information technology act Khaleda Zia. He was appointed as a state ity is forbidden to consume or sell alcohol. Non-Muslims can drink killed after drinking toxic liquor in Karachi yesterday. Eight people in connection with a crackdown on a lawyer with the Attorney General’s office but many poor buy the cheapest homemade liquor, which is often were killed and four others were in critical condition as a result of hard-line Islamic group. during Zia’s last term as prime minister, adulterated. — AP consuming toxic liquor in Karachi, media reports said. — AFP Khan’s arrest is apparently connected which ran from 2001 to 2006. — AP

News Curfew in Colombo in brief as tensions escalate after mosque attack Three US soldiers killed in Afghanistan COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police clamped a fresh curfew on a KABUL: Three US soldiers were killed in Colombo neighborhood yesterday, a day after a Buddhist- Afghanistan’s eastern borderlands yesterday, US led mob vandalized a mosque in an incident that raised and NATO officials said, the first NATO combat religious tensions and sparked US concern. deaths this month. The soldiers, from the NATO- Police announced that a 13-hour curfew would be reim- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), posed, starting at 6:00 pm (12:30 GMT) across the residen- were killed by insurgents in Paktia province, a U.S. tial and commercial areas of Grandpass district, which official told Reuters. The last NATO soldier to be remained under tight security following Saturday’s attack killed in action was late last month. Paktia is one that left four people wounded. Witnesses reported scat- of several provinces that border Pakistan and have tered stone-throwing in the neighborhood yesterday as authorities deployed more police and paramilitary com- endured some of the highest levels of fighting mandos to keep the situation under control. Soldiers during the US-led 12-year war in Afghanistan. US armed with automatic rifles were deployed at key junc- soldiers based in Paktia are rarely involved in com- tions in an upscale area of the capital as government lead- bat operations since handing over security ers held talks with Muslim politicians on ways to ease ten- responsibility to Afghan security forces earlier this sions. Muslim ministers in the ruling coalition, including year. They now primarily train their Afghan col- Justice Minister Rauf Hakeem, said failure to take stern leagues.The NATO-led mission has about 100,000 action against those responsible for similar attacks in the international troops in Afghanistan, of which past had brought about a breakdown in law and order. about 68,000 are American. Those numbers are “The notion that there are elements in our society who can expected to reduce sharply before the official end act with impunity should be totally eradicated from the of the NATO-led combat mission - December 31, public perception that has now taken root in our society,” 2014. the ministers said in a joint statement. President Mahinda Rajapakse’s coalition includes the Sri Storms kill 22 Lanka Muslim Congress, the country’s largest Muslim politi- near Kabul cal party. The US embassy in Colombo expressed concern KABUL: An Afghan disaster management official at the violence and urged authorities to prosecute those says heavy rains and overnight hailstorms killed at responsible. “This incident is particularly troubling in light least 22 people near the capital. Mohammad of a number of recent attacks against the Muslim commu- Daim Kakar, who is general director for disaster nity in Sri Lanka,” the embassy said in a statement. management in Kabul province, said on Sunday “Targeting any place of worship should never be permitted that at least 20 people died in Chakardara district and we urge calm from all sides.” just north of the capital. He adds the victims The US, which in March initiated a UN Human Rights include seven children. Most of the victims were Council resolution against Sri Lanka over alleged war in cars when floods swept their vehicles away and crimes against Tamil Tiger rebels in May 2009, also urged submerged them, Kakar says. He says another two Colombo to ensure religious freedom. Local Islamic clerics children died in a flood in the Paghman district expressed concern in the wake of Saturday’s attack, which west of the city. Heavy rains affected eastern followed Buddhist objections to the opening of the new Afghanistan late Saturday and yesterday. Last mosque. “We were surprised because we thought things week flash floods killed about 75 people in five were settling down,” Fazin Farook, spokesman for the All eastern provinces. Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama, Sri Lanka’s apex body of Islamic clerics, told AFP. “With this attack, we are worried again and 14 people died in coal we see this (anti-Muslim) trend continuing. We condemn dump collapse in India this attack.” Farook noted that the latest violence came five NEW DELHI: At least 14 people were killed and months after the torching of two Muslim-owned business- many trapped following the collapse of a coal es just outside the capital. dump in India’s southern state of Odisha, govern- Three Buddhist monks and 14 others who were arrested ment sources said. The incident which occurred in connection with the arson attacks in March were later on Saturday, when a coal dump collapsed at freed when police and the victims did not press charges. Basundhara-Garjanbahal mines in Sundargarh In another incident, radical Buddhists recently forced area of the state, sources said that some people Islamic clerics to withdraw halal certification from food were collecting coal from the overburden dump sold locally, claiming that it offended the majority non- when a portion of it crashed resulting in casualties Muslim population. and injuries. Soon after the incident, the relief The Sri Lanka Muslim Council, an umbrella organization agencies swung into action to rescue the trapped of Muslim civil society groups, also expressed concern at and transport the injured to the hospital. “So far Saturday’s attack. A security official told AFP Buddhists had 14 bodies have been recovered. Nine of them objected to the new mosque, which was constructed to were recovered last night, four were found this replace an older place of worship earmarked for demoli- morning,” sources said, adding, “We fear more tion. “The Buddhist temple had objected to the relocation people are trapped under the giant coal rocks. We of the mosque and the troubles started during Saturday are continuing with the search operation”. Five evening prayers at the mosque,” the official said, asking not persons were rescued from the coal debris and to be named. All four people injured in the attack, includ- have been hospitalized. Chief minister of the state ing two police constables guarding the mosque, remained Naveen Patnaik has ordered a probe to look into in hospital yesterday. Residents said temple bells sum- the details of the incident. moned dozens of men who stormed the mosque and start- ed throwing stones and beating up worshippers. — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Typhoon blows closer to Philippines, 47 missing Over 75,000 ferry passengers stranded MANILA: A powerful typhoon blew closer to the north- eastern Philippines yesterday, leaving at least 47 fishermen missing and more than 7,500 passengers stranded in piers as authorities suspended inter-island ferry services and warned people to brace for possible flash floods and land- slides. Government forecasters said Typhoon Utor gathered strength over the Philippine Sea as it barreled closer to mountainous Aurora Province with sustained winds of 165 kilometers (102 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 200 kph (124 mph). Utor, the strongest typhoon to threaten to hit the country this year, was swirling about 190 kilometers (118 miles) southeast of Aurora’s Casiguran town and was TOKYO: People pack a mammoth pool at Toshimaen amusement park in Tokyo, yes- expected to slam into shore early Monday, forecaster terday. Heat wave continues across Japan as temperature sores up to 38 degrees Glaiza Esculliar said. Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) in the metropolitan area in Tokyo while other parts At least 47 fishermen were reported missing by their of the country hit over 40 degrees Celsius, (104 degrees Fahrenheit), according to families in four towns in Catanduanes province and author- The Meteorological Agency. —AP ities were hoping they just took shelter in coves and near- by islands amid the stormy weather, said Office of Civil Defense regional director Bernardo Alejandro IV. “I hope they’re just waiting for the typhoon to pass and 6 killed by Indonesia volcano will show up as soon as the weather clears,” he said. Dozens of passenger and cargo ferries were not allowed to venture had refused to leave area out in increasingly choppy seas from northeastern MAUMERE, Indonesia: The six people ward and hit them,” Thadeus said, adding provinces, stranding more than 7,500 passengers. swept up and killed by hot lava from an that during earlier eruptions since the Authorities also stopped fishing boats from sailing and erupting volcano in eastern Indonesia had 1930s, volcanic material had always flowed ordered fishermen already at sea to return to shore, refused to leave the area for safer ground southward. Alejandro IV said. when the mountain began rumbling last On nearby Flores island, Mutiara Officials suspended classes in grade and high schools in year, an official said yesterday, one day Mauboi, an official at the command post Manila and outlying cities and towns, fearing flooding and MANILA: Two Filipino girls stay close to their mother to keep dry as they cross a road after the eruption. helping evacuees, said 138 had arrived heavy rain. At least five domestic flights were canceled during rain in Manila, Philippines yesterday. More than 3,000 passengers were Officials continued searching yesterday Sunday in the town of Maumere. Eleven amid the bad weather. stranded on piers in the northeastern Philippines as Typhoon Utor approaches and for the bodies of two children buried by the people, including two pregnant women Utor is the 12th of about 20 storms and typhoons prompted authorities to suspend ferry services and warn people to brace for possi- hot lava as rumbling could still be heard and two disabled people, were taken to a expected to lash the Philippines this year. — AP ble flash floods and landslides. —AP from Mount Rokatenda on the small island hospital due to injuries sustained during of Palue in East Nusa Tenggara province. the eruption. Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuat- The people who died included three ed from the area since the volcano erupted adults and the two children. The age of the Malaysian hostage recounts early Saturday morning, according to the sixth person is not clear. Thadeus said he National Disaster Mitigation Agency. The was not optimistic about recovering the volcano had been active since last October. children’s bodies since they were buried 9-month Philippine captivity Tini Thadeus, head of the local disaster under hot volcanic material. agency, said the six victims, who died while He said small explosions could still be KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian plantation man- of nowhere. It was infested with mosquitoes. We to Jolo, a known stronghold of the Al-Qaeda- sleeping in a beachside village, were heard coming from the peak, which was ager held hostage by Philippine Muslim extrem- each had one of our legs chained to the wooden linked Abu Sayyaf militant group. While in cap- among those who had refused to leave last still spewing smoke up to 600 meters (656 ists said he escaped before dawn under the cov- pillars,” Tung was quoted by The Star as saying. tivity, they were only fed plain rice and some year when evacuations were carried out to yards) into the sky. er of a tropical downpour after almost nine “After my cousin was taken away, I began fried fish and not allowed to bathe for three establish a safety zone around the volcano. “But all of the villagers have been evacu- months in abysmal conditions, reports said yes- using a fork to cut through a link in the iron months. There was no running water or electrici- “On their belief, if all the old villagers ated out of the danger zone” near the terday. chain. I succeeded after almost a month... I wait- ty, Tung added. abandoned the red (danger) zone, then crater, he said. Mount Rokatenda is one of Tung Wei Jie, 26, who was seized in the ed another month. And then I got the chance to “They were planning to shoot us or just lava will destroy the residential area,” 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, an archi- Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island last escape,” he said. dump us at sea” after securing ransom, he said, Thadeus said from Kupang, the provincial pelago of more than 17,000 islands that’s November together with his cousin, was found Tung said he prayed for rain to escape unno- adding they overheard their captors’ discussion. capital. Among the dead was a 58-year-old home to 240 million people. The country is in the southern Philippine island of Jolo early ticed, adding he ran “through dense jungle for “It was very traumatising,” the New Straits Times woman, the grandmother of the two chil- prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity this week and returned to Malaysia on Saturday. hours and hours” taking only short breaks until quoted him as saying. Tung’s uncle said he only dren who also died. because it sits along the Pacific “Ring of Tung told local media in his uncle’s home in reaching a village. spoke briefly to his son, Tung’s cousin, in January “But unfortunately, not like in the past, Fire,” a horseshoe-shaped series of fault Port Dickson on the Straits of Malacca that he Exhausted and dehydrated, he collapsed until and Tung on April 18. lava from Saturday’s eruption flowed north- lines. — AP escaped in heavy rain from a bamboo hut in the the next day when a villager alerted the police. AFP could not reach Tung or his family. jungle when his abductors, about 20 gunmen, Tung said he, his cousin and two other work- Philippine police have blamed the kidnapping went for pre-dawn prayers. ers were at their palm oil plantation in Sabah’s on the Abu Sayyaf group, responsible for multi- He and his cousin, Wei Fei, 34, who suffered Lahad Datu district in November when about ple bombings and mass kidnappings of foreign- from hypertension, had been taken away in April half a dozen men-some armed with machine ers. with the abductors, who demanded ransom guns-appeared and ordered them to walk to the In 2000, the group seized 21 mostly western from the family, claiming they would bring him beach. holidaymakers from a resort at Sipadan in Sabah to a hospital. While the two workers were freed, the state. The hostages were later freed. But Abu Tung said he did not know what happened to cousins were ordered aboard a speedboat. They Sayyaf are still believed to be holding an his cousin. Philippine police said on Tuesday that later boarded another boat to a small island, unknown number of foreign and local hostages he died from illness. “The hut was in the middle where they stayed five days, before being taken in the strife-torn southern Philippines. — AFP China arrests activist on subversion charge BEIJING: China has arrested an activist on a charge of subversion, his brother and a rights group said yesterday, the second such arrest in less than two months and the latest sign that the authorities are hardening their stance toward dissent. Yang Lin, 45, a critic of China’s one-party system who lives in the southern province of Guangdong, was arrested on a charge of “inciting subversion of state power”, his brother, Yang Mingzhu, said by tele- phone. In China, an inciting subversion charge is commonly levelled MAUMERE, Indonesia: This photo taken with a camera phone shows evacuees from against critics of one-party rule. It carries a maximum penalty of five Palue island arriving at the port of Maumere after being rescued from the disaster years in jail, though lengthier sentences have been handed down. area where Mount Rokatenda volcano is erupting. Indonesian rescuers battled yes- Yang Mingzhu said he had received a notice of his brother’s arrest, terday to evacuate thousands from Palue island where a volcanic eruption killed six dated July 19, but it gave few details. The US-based group Chinese people the previous day, with the volcano still spewing out rocks and ash at “danger- Human Rights Defenders said Yang Lin, had spent a year in a labor ous levels”. — AFP camp, and he was also a signatory of “Charter 08” - a manifesto organ- ized by jailed Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo - which calls for political reform. “He would not hesitate in throwing himself wholeheartedly in help- Philippine police arrest ing disadvantaged citizens fight for their rights and in activities promot- ing constitutional democracy,” the advocacy group said on its website six in major drug haul yesterday. Chinese liberals and intellectuals had hoped the new government MANILA: Philippine police arrested six put the street value of the seized drugs at that took over this year, under President Xi Jinping, would be more tol- people and seized about $46 million-worth two billion pesos (about $46 million). The erant of calls for reform but authorities have seemed to indicate they of methamphetamine at a former US naval raid was the result of five months of under- will not tolerate any challenge to their rule. In recent months, authori- base north of the capital Manila yesterday, cover operations, Merdegia said, although ties have detained at least 16 anti-corruption activists involved in a police spokesman said. The six were no other details were made available. demonstrations calling for government officials to disclose their assets. caught while loading travel bags and boxes Western governments have tagged the The Futian District Detention Centre, where the brother said Yang Lin at the port of Subic containing about 200 Philippines a major transshipment point of was being held, declined to comment. A formal arrest usually leads to a kilograms (440 lbs) of the stimulant illegal drugs in the region. trial. Activists who are detained are sometimes released before they are methamphetamine hydrochloride, said The Philippine Drug Enforcement formally arrested. Chief Inspector Roque Merdegia. Agency (PDEA) has in the past acknowl- In June, authorities formally arrested a man for inciting subversion TOKYO: Philippine former sex slave Estelita Dy speaks during an event Subic is a former US naval base that was edged that drug lords have been known to after he applied for permission to demonstrate on June 4, the 24th with her supporters in Tokyo yesterday. Dy, 83, and her supporters have converted into a freeport shortly after the finance the election campaigns of local offi- anniversary of the bloody crackdown on protesters in Beijing’s gathered to renew their demands that Japan do more to bring justice to Americans pulled out in 1992. Merdegia cials in remote provinces. — AFP Tiananmen Square. — Reuters the victims of the country’s wartime sex slavery. —AP American jailed in N Korea hospitalized: Sister

SEATTLE, Washington: An American over the reclusive state’s nuclear pro- came at a prayer vigil for Bae at a Seattle the journalists, Euna Lee said. There have been other calls for his Christian missionary imprisoned in gram. Church on Saturday evening attended North Korea has in the past used the release, such as a Twitter message from North Korea is in deteriorating health Bae’s sister Terri Chung said that her by more than 100 friends, family and release of high-profile American prison- former basketball player Dennis and has been moved from a prison work brother had until recently been held at a supporters. Chung also read from a let- ers as a means of garnering a form of Rodman, who visited North Korea in camp to a hospital within the past two prison for foreigners and put to work ter sent by Bae to his supporters written prestige or acceptance by portraying vis- February, but Chung said US officials weeks, his sister said at a vigil for her plowing and planting fields. However, he on June 13, in which he encouraged iting dignitaries as paying homage to have assured her they are pursuing qui- brother on Saturday. is suffering from a range of health prob- them to push his case with American the country and its leader. eter clemency efforts. Reports last Kenneth Bae was sentenced in May to lems including an enlarged heart and officials. That pattern has complicated the month that former U.S. President Jimmy 15 years of hard labor after North Korea’s chronic diabetes as well as back and leg “The only way I can be free to return response of US lawmakers and the State Carter was set to visit North Korea to Supreme Court convicted him of state pain, necessitating his transfer to a state home is by obtaining amnesty,” Bae Department, which has called for Bae’s negotiate for Bae were ultimately denied subversion. The court said Bae, 45, had hospital, she said. wrote. “In order for that to happen it will immediate release on “humanitarian as false. used his tourism business to form Chung said she learned of her broth- take more active efforts from the US grounds,” but resisted sending high-pro- Bae, a naturalized US citizen born in groups to overthrow the government. er’s transfer from the Swedish ambassa- government side.” file envoys to negotiate, as it has done in South Korea who moved to the United Bae was detained in November as he led dor to North Korea, who visited Bae on Two American journalists arrested in the past. States with his family in 1985, has spent a tour group through the northern Friday. The ambassador, who has met 2009 by North Korea and held until for- An Internet petition started by Bae’s much of the last seven years in China, region of the country. His sentencing with Bae a handful of times since his mer President Bill Clinton traveled there son urging US President Barack Obama where he started a business leading tour came amid acrimonious relations detention, has been his only foreign visi- to negotiate their release were organiz- to secure a “Special Amnesty” for Bae has groups into the northern region of North between Pyongyang and Washington tor, Chung said. Chung’s comments ing a satellite vigil in New York, one of garnered nearly 8,000 signatures. Korea, Chung said. — Reuters NEWS MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 Sinai strike shows hair-trigger Israel-Egypt ties

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Just as they were preparing to launch their rocket across the border into Israel on Friday, four Islamist guerrillas in Egypt were killed by a missile. Al-Qaeda blamed Israel for the attack in the Egyptian Sinai near Gaza, where there has been a decade of fighting between Palestinians and Israelis. Israel dismissed reports of its responsibility and said it respected Egypt’s sovereignty. Egypt’s armed forces, struggling to KABUL: A French soldier walks past flags at the ISAF headquarters impose order after they toppled in Kabul. Marine Gen Joseph Dunford (inset), who commands the Islamist President Mohamed Morsi last US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), said during month but wary of upsetting Egyptians an interview that the signing of a bilateral security agreement by appearing to cooperate with Israel, between America and Afghanistan will send a clear signal both to said Israel was not involved. They said the Afghan people and the Taleban. — AP the Rafah strike came from an Egyptian helicopter as part of efforts to crack down on Al-Qaeda in Sinai, a lawless desert peninsula that is home to an A picture taken yesterday shows a police station damaged by a missile US general says increasing number of militants who are attack in El-Arish in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula. Analysts attribute the sharp also a threat to stability in Egypt. rise in Sinai violence to Islamist extremists seeking to take advantage of However, sources briefed on Israeli- the political insecurity in Egypt following Morsi’s ouster. — AFP Egyptian relations and military experts said army helicopters killed 15 jihadis in though it openly uses the pilotless Afghan deal vital said there must have been cooperation. overnight sorties elsewhere in Sinai, planes for surveillance. Robert “Both Israel and Egypt were coordinat- which has been kept largely demilita- Hewson, an IHS Jane’s airpower analyst, ing closely on Rafah this time around. I rized since a 1979 peace deal. said Israel often deploys drones at high KABUL: The top US and coalition com- wait us out.” a political solution to the conflict and very much doubt that anything was Israel regularly flies its own Apaches, altitudes where they are very difficult to mander in Afghanistan stressed that Afghanistan and the United States it doesn’t surprise me that peace talks done outside the framework of that as well as other military aircraft, on its see unaided, and can use missiles that the signing of a stalled bilateral securi- have been negotiating the agreement, have been difficult. We are trying to coordination,” one source who declined own side of the border barely 7 km (4.5 produce little smoke or sound before ty agreement between America and which would allow the presence of for- reconcile two groups that have been to be identified by name or nationality miles) from the site of Friday’s air strike. impact. Afghanistan was needed to send a eign troops beyond the end of 2014. at war now really for 10 years, and one told Reuters. “My first thought when I heard about it “UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) clear signal both to the Afghan people When signed, it would allow a small group that oppressed the Afghan peo- The source said that in the hours was that this probably came from a hel- are, by their very nature, stealthy. Few and the Taleban that the international force of trainers and possibly countert- ple for 10 years prior to that time. So leading up to the air strike, the security icopter,” the source said. “It could have people can honestly say that they have community remains committed to the errorism troops to remain. Although we are dealing with 20 years of history services of both countries had been been an Egyptian helicopter, or maybe knowingly witnessed a UAV attack,” country’s future stability even as for- no numbers have been announced here as we try to resolve or reconcile working together to thwart a jihadi an Israeli helicopter. Because of the Hewson said. eign forces withdraw. yet, it is believed they would be about the Taleban and the Afghan people,” threat in the Rafah area. proximity of the jurisdictions I reckon a Hewson suggested that Israeli sur- Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, who 9,000 from the US and 6,000 from its Dunford said. The source would not elaborate on casual viewer would have trouble veillance drones, with powerful cam- commands the US-led International allies. Dunford also said that the fledgling the threat, but noted that, exactly a telling them apart.” eras capable of peering into Egypt from Security Assistance Force, told the There are currently about 100,000 Afghan army and police forces, which year ago, Islamist gunmen killed 16 Two Egyptian security sources said within Israel, may have contributed to Associated Press it was important to troops from 48 countries in took the lead for security around the Egyptian border policemen in the same the strike was carried out by an Israeli Friday’s air strike by relaying the jihadis’ sign the deal, which has been stalled Afghanistan, including 66,000 country two months ago, will be able area, commandeered one of their drone, with the knowledge and coop- coordinates to whoever fired the mis- since June by President Hamid Karzai. Americans. By February, the American to stand up against the insurgency as armored cars and smashed through the eration of the Egyptian authorities. The sile at them. Giora Eiland, a former He did not say if the deal was close to presence will be reduced to 34,000 Taleban gear up for increased attacks nearby border with Israel. The episode jihadi group which lost four rocket Israeli national security adviser and signing, but there have been indica- and the NATO force will be halved. following the Muslim holy month of ended when the Israeli air force crewmen also said Israel used a drone retired army general, was skeptical, tions recently that it is nearing that. Dunford said withdrawal plans are on Ramadan. But, he added, the 352,000- bombed the vehicle. Other sources said against them. however, about the possibility of any Last month US Gen Martin track. strong force will still need training and Israel had indeed carried out the strike Cairo has boosted cooperation with real-time tactical cooperation between Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs If the US does not sign the security mentoring after foreign combat troops with Egypt’s consent or suggested Israel since Morsi’s July 3 ouster, asking the Israeli and Egyptian militaries. of Staff, said he would like to see an deal, it is unlikely that NATO or any of leave at the end of 2014. Egypt did the shooting, but with Israel’s its neighbor to ready drones near the “There’s no operational coordination agreement by October to give NATO its allies will keep troops in “The fact is that on June 18 we did help. Playing down Israel’s role in the border in case the Egyptian army need- in the sense of ‘either we’ll attack or enough time to prepare for a post- Afghanistan after 2014. Germany has hand over full responsibility for securi- missile strike, the source noted that in ed them to help fight militants in the you’ll attack’, but there is intelligence 2014 military presence instead of a already said that its offer to keep hun- ty across the country to the Afghan recent weeks Egypt has sent Apache Sinai, one of the Egyptian security cooperation (which) I reckon is now at a total pullout. dreds of trainers in Afghanistan was forces. They have proven resilient. We helicopter gunships on patrol over sources said. higher level because of the greater “There is no doubt that the bilateral contingent on American and other sol- know what the Taliban decided to do Rafah. The choppers have strayed into Part of Israel’s reticence over Friday’s trust and common ground between security agreement is going to send a diers being part of the training mis- this summer, trying to seize terrain, Gazan airspace on occasion. incident could be due to the fact it has the sides,” Eiland told Israeli Army Radio clear message first and foremost to the sion. Talks on the deal were suspended trying to conduct high profile attacks, Yesterday, Egyptian military sources never confirmed having armed drones, in an interview. — Reuters Afghan people and Afghan security by Karzai in June over the opening of a trying to conduct insider attacks, but forces and enhance their confidence Taliban office in the Gulf state of Qatar. mostly to crush the spirit and will of to deal with the challenges that we Those US-sponsored talks the Afghan forces, and they certainly will have to deal with collectively in foundered before they even began have not been able to that,” Dunford Al-Qaeda men kill 5 Yemeni troops guarding... the coming months,” Dunford said. when the Taleban marked the opening said at his military headquarters in He added that “the BSA will also of its office with the flag, anthem and downtown Kabul. Dunford, who took Continued from Page 1 on condition of anonymity. “The militants know that it’s send a loud and clear signal to region- symbols of the Islamic Emirate of command of international forces in impossible to penetrate all of the checkpoints and that’s al actors and they will know also that Afghanistan - the group’s name when February, added that Afghanistan will billion gas facility, jointly managed by Yemen LNG why they didn’t attempt to go further. They just wanted the US and international community is they ruled the country. Karzai immedi- also need help after 2014 to counter and France’s Total, was one of two energy targets that vengeance.” going to remain committed to a sta- ately pulled the plug on talks saying extremist threats similar to the ones suspected al Qaeda militants had been plotting to He said there are usually up to 1,800 Yemeni soldiers ble, peaceful and unified Afghanistan, the office had all the trappings of an that led the US to invade Afghanistan attack. Washington stepped up drone strikes on sus- guarding oil and gas facilities in Shabwa and the num- and I also think the BSA will send a embassy of a government in exile. to rout Al-Qaida following the Sept 11, pected Al-Qaeda targets in Yemen which killed at least ber has been increased in recent weeks. The Yemeni message to the Taliban that they can’t “Eventually I believe there has to be 2001 attacks on America. — AP 15 people in three days. government said last week that it had foiled a plot by al US ally Yemen, one of the poorest Arab countries, is Qaeda to seize the al-Dabbah oil export terminal in the base for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Hadramout and the Balhaf gas export facility. Plans for one of the most active branches of the network found- such an attack will have raised alarm bells in Gitmo braces for unrest ed by Osama bin Laden, and militants have launched Washington. Continued from Page 1 months that have been very compliant following the attacks from there against the West. The Balhaf facility, In January, Islamist gunmen attacked an Algerian gas rules that we began to offer them-communal operations the largest industrial project ever undertaken in Yemen, plant, seizing hundreds of hostages before the army Some 38 other hunger-striking inmates, however, will again, living together in groups instead of individual opened in 2009. It is heavily guarded by Yemeni troops. stormed it four days later. Dozens of foreign workers continue to be force-fed by tubes, a practice which has cells,” the camp commander added. The vast majority of It supplies gas cooled to liquid for export by ship, were killed. The security source said tight security been widely condemned by rights groups. The number Guantanamo prisoners have been detained in individual under long-term contracts to GDF Suez, Total and Korea arrangements are already in place in Yemen to protect of prisoners on hunger-strike has fallen, possibly as a cells since a major protest on April 13 which led to rub- Gas Corp. A private security source working for oil and oil and gas facilities and foreign experts working there result of Ramadan, when authorities traditionally offer to ber bullets being fire after several surveillance cameras gas firms in Yemen said yesterday’s killing appeared to from potential attacks by the Islamist militants. wipe clean the slates of inmates facing disciplinary pro- were broken. be in retaliation for recent drone strikes that killed Foreign workers rarely venture outside their heavily- ceedings. Zak, a cultural advisor employed by the Pentagon to scores of Islamist insurgents in the south. fortified compounds and are usually flown out directly Guantanamo public affairs chief Captain Robert serve as a link between the inmates and their jailers, said “The checkpoint they attacked is one of many lead- without having to drive through areas accessible by Durand said it “remained to be seen” whether inmates the spike in trouble earlier this year was normal given ing up to the gas facilities,” said the source, who spoke insurgents. — Reuters would resume their hunger-strike now that Ramadan that camp authorities usually offered an amnesty for was over. Ramadan. “Before Ramadan they act out more because “We did begin Ramadan with what we call a they know after Ramadan they’re going back to zero,” he Israel boosts settlements, fuelling... Ramadan pardon,” he explained. “Some welcomed that said. opportunity; for some of them it was not a matter of two Joshua Holmes, a guard at Guantanamo’s Camp 5, Continued from Page 1 Mohammed Shtayyeh said. “Israel continues to use days before they began insulting guards. “We’re not said he had been spat at. “I’ve been spit in my face,” he peace negotiations as a smoke screen for more settle- expected to see a massive disturbance but we will see said. “We’ve had a couple (of incidents), nothing very Jerusalem, territories Israel captured in the 1967 ment construction.” an uptick in misbehaviors as we come out of Ramadan,” major, just like minor stuff. Mideast war. However, they are willing to swap some Shtayyeh said the Palestinians would complain to the he added. “There’s been quite a few (urine) splash, assaults and West Bank land for Israeli territory to allow Israel to US and Europe. The main US mediator in the talks, “Misbehavior” can take different forms, from hurling stuff like this.” At least one nurse had been punched annex some of the largest Jewish settlements. In all, Martin Indyk, met yesterday with Abbas at his com- urine and faeces and spitting to punching. while attempting to insert a feeding tube into a hunger- Israel has built dozens of settlements since 1967 that are pound in the West Bank city of Ramallah. “If there’s a window of opportunity for a detainee for striker. now home to some 560,000 Israelis. Yesterday’s announcement was Israel’s third in a week acting out, many will take that opportunity,” said Prison guard James Boudreau meanwhile said staff The diplomatic paralysis of the last five years was on pushing settlement plans. A week ago, Israel added Durand, who reported a calmer atmosphere in the camp remained unfazed by abusive prisoners. “If you get largely due to disputes over the settlements, deemed more settlements to its “national priority” list of several during Ramadan. Guantanamo commander John splashed or somebody spits on you . . . you can’t just not illegal by most of the international community. hundred communities eligible for special government Bogdan said detainees were generally more compliant do your job anymore,” Boudreau said. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas long insisted he subsidies, making them attractive to Israelis seeking during Ramadan. “The detainees tend to be a little more “It will affect you, but it’s the kind of training we will only resume talks if Israel freezes construction. Israeli cheaper housing. Several days later, the government cooperative during the month,” Bogdan told AFP. “It received, you have to be vigilant, you can’t just blindly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a freeze. advanced plans for nearly 1,100 more settlement homes. doesn’t stop all their assaults but it reduces significantly. go and open the detainee door, you know what could Abbas, under pressure from Kerry, eventually dropped it Some Palestinian commentators have criticized “We’ve had several detainees over the last several few happen.” — AFP as a condition for talks. Abbas for returning to negotiations without Israel either In exchange, Kerry won Israeli agreement that it will agreeing to a settlement freeze or recognizing the 1967 release 104 Palestinian prisoners serving long sentences, frontier as a baseline for talks. Morsi loyalists gear for final showdown many for involvement in killing Israelis. The prisoners are “The Palestinians need to quit the talks because all to be freed in four stages during the negotiations, with they get is more building in the settlement buildings,” Continued from Page 1 they say is the deliberate use of children in Egypt who the first group of 26 to be released tomorrow. Late yes- said Hani Habib, a Palestinian writer and commentator. are “put at risk as potential witnesses to or victims of terday, a group of Cabinet ministers is scheduled to He said Abbas shouldn’t have traded Palestinian national The Interior Ministry had said earlier it would not violence.” Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood group says it can- name prisoners in the first group. aspirations for a prisoner release, an emotional issue for clamp down on the protesters but will take gradual not control whether families choose to stay camped Meanwhile, Israeli Housing Minister Uri Ariel both sides. measures, which include the cordons. Other measures out. announced yesterday that he has given final approval Since 1967, tens of thousands of Palestinians have suggested include the use of water cannons and tear Some of the Islamist group’s top leaders have used for the construction of 1,187 apartments in settlements. been arrested by Israel, from young stone throwers to gas to minimize casualties. The protesters, expecting an the sit-ins as a cover to avoid arrest. Others have Nearly 800 are in east Jerusalem and the rest in the West those who carried out deadly attacks. Prisoners are seen imminent security push to clear them out, have begun already been detained and face charges of inciting vio- Bank. in their communities as heroes who made personal sac- fortifying their positions. lence. Morsi has been held at undisclosed locations Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev said the rifices in the struggle for independence. Many Israelis At Egypt’s main protest camp in eastern Cairo, ven- since his ouster and is facing a criminal investigation. construction was approved in areas that Israel expects to view those involved in killings as cold-blooded terrorists. dors say they have sold hundreds of gas masks, goggles Tensions between Muslims and Christians south of retain in any future peace deal. “There is no way it On the Palestinian side, Abbas’ aides have said pri- and gloves to protesters readying themselves for police Cairo have been especially high since the Islamist presi- changes the final map of peace,” he said. “It changes vately that he was under intense US pressure to return to tear gas. A few meters (yards) away from the vendors, dent’s ouster. Yesterday, 15 people were wounded when nothing.” the table. They said Abbas feared a drop in international three waist-high cement and wooden barriers have a Muslim woman tried to stop a Christian neighbor from The Palestinians responded angrily, but stopped aid and the possible collapse of his self-rule government been constructed by protesters to keep armored vehi- building a speed bump in front of her home. Officials short of walking away from the negotiations. in the West Bank if he defied Washington. However, chief cles from crushing the sit-in. say both families started fighting and assailants tossed “It is clear that the Israeli government is deliberately Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat denied yesterday that The protests include many women and children. gasoline bombs into four Christian homes and a local attempting to sabotage US and international efforts to the Palestinians had acquiesced to a prisoners-for-settle- Organizations like UNICEF have cautioned against what church. — AP resume negotiations,” Palestinian negotiator ments trade-off, even implicitly. — AP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 ANALYSIS14

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By Tim Cocks and Lanre Ola

igerian ironworker Ba Kaka initially felt sympathy for Boko Haram’s violent uprising against a state he and Nmany others saw as corrupt, un-Islamic and kowtow- ing to Western ideology. But as deaths mounted in the Islamist sect’s bloody campaign against state institutions, security services, Christians and even school children in northeast Nigeria, he began to see them as a threat to his life and livelihood. “We thought they were doing God’s work at the begin- ning, but over time, we realized they were just a cult,” said Focus Kaka, who was forced to close his shop in the northeast’s main city of Maiduguri after a spate of Boko Haram attacks in his area. Kaka is part of a popular backlash against the Brotherhood faces uphill battle in Syria Islamists - a member of one of a number of government- approved vigilante groups that have become a weapon in By Zeina Karam Syria say the group has been actively working in that direc- the two sides on a collision course. a military offensive that has dismantled Boko Haram net- tion. In addition to its pivotal role in shaping and influencing In 1982, following years of insurgency during which the works and squeezed its fighters into a mountainous area or Syria’s banned Muslim Brotherhood, the uprising the opposition abroad, it has stepped up relief assistance to Brotherhood and its affiliates carried out bombings and by the Cameroon border. against President Bashar Assad that erupted amid Arab rebel-held areas inside the country and its leaders have assassinations of government officials, Syrian President Though the sect remains the gravest threat to Africa’s Spring revolts in 2011 provided a long-sought oppor- made several trips to opposition areas in the north in an Hafez Assad launched a withering assault on the rebellious most populous country and top oil producer, it is weaker F tunity to stage a comeback after decades spent in exile. attempt to reconnect with residents in Idlib and Aleppo city of Hama, stronghold of the Brotherhood at the time, lev- than it has been for years. Yet the decision to give these gangs of largely unemployed youths the go ahead to hunt Thirty years earlier, the group’s own violent uprising provinces, once considered strongholds of the group. eling entire neighborhoods and killing thousands in one of down militants risks dragging civilians further into the against Assad’s father, the late Hafez Assad, was brutally In February, the group launched Al-Ahed, a newspaper the most notorious massacres in the modern Middle East. north’s conflict. Reprisals are already a problem, and securi- crushed, culminating in an infamous massacre in the city of which now distributes 10,000 copies bi-weekly in opposition Amnesty International has estimated that between ty troubles could emerge further down the line, as has hap- Hama that ended with the group’s leadership killed, impris- territory. Sheik Hatem Al-Tabshi, head of the Brotherhood’s 10,000 and 25,000 people were killed in the massacre, pened in the past with youth gangs. oned or exiled. Amid the chaos of the current revolt, the Shura Council, preaches in the city of Maarat Al-Numan and though conflicting figures exist and the Syrian government Though the state is not giving them guns, a few have group quickly emerged as the best organized of Assad’s is seen in videos holding meetings with fighters in the area. has never given an official tally. acquired them anyway. Kaka himself uses his iron-working political opponents, and is playing an increasingly active Most significantly, an umbrella group of brigades known The movement’s remaining leaders went underground skills to fashion bladed weapons like machetes for the mili- role on the ground by providing assistance to military as the “Shields of the Revolution” has emerged as a military while the rest were killed, imprisoned or exiled and their rel- tias. “With all the death around us, we have gone beyond brigades it supports. force closely affiliated with the group, although atives chased down for years. In successive years, the word being afraid of them,” he said, gesturing to a dusty street in It faces enormous challenges in the months ahead, how- Brotherhood officials deny any formal ties. Activists, howev- “Hama” and “Brotherhood” would be mentioned only in his area where a local politician was gunned down by the ever. The downfall of the Brotherhood in Egypt has shaken er, say the group is preparing to formally launch its military whispers among Syrians. “There isn’t a citizen in Syria, young militants. its Syrian counterpart and deepened distrust of the secretive branch in the country. “It is not easy to reconnect and or old, who doesn’t carry with him tragic memories from the Since an uprising by Boko Haram was put down by the movement by other Syrians who are suspicious of its reli- restore our presence after 30 years of absence,” acknowl- ‘80s which touched the lives of most Syrian families,” said Ali security forces in a 2009 offensive that killed 800 people, gious agenda. edged Omar Mushaweh, who heads the group’s media com- Sadr El-Din Bayanouni, a London-based senior member and the group has enjoyed mixed support from a population Inside Syria, the group faces an uphill battle trying to munications department. “It requires time, but we have a former leader of the group. caught between it and a military and police often accused rebuild its base with the young revolutionaries of today, strong history in Syria and we will get there despite the “The same police state that was in the 80s is still ruling of using indiscriminate force. That support - or acquies- many of whom view its leadership as aging and out of touch smear campaign against us,” he told The Associated Press Syria now and it is the same desire for change and revolu- cence - appears to be waning. after years away from the country. Moreover, the self- from his base in Turkey. tion that triggered the uprising this time around,” he said. “Unprecedented mass popular action against the group described moderate Islamic group faces fierce competition It is precisely this controversial and violent history, how- Today, the Hama massacre stands as a rallying cry both is the most serious setback to its armed campaign against from better equipped hard-line Salafi fighters and Al-Qaeda ever, which makes many Syrians wary of the group. for those trying to topple the regime, and for Assad, who the Nigerian state ... since the military crackdown in July 2009,” said Adam Higazi, an Oxford Analytica researched extremists who have emerged as a major force among the Suspicions that the Brotherhood is ultimately looking to has seized on the Brotherhood’s violent past to try and por- based in north Nigeria. ranks of the rebels. “Despite its rich history of involvement in grab power in Syria were fueled by the rapid downfall of the tray the current popular revolt as an extension of the gov- Boko Haram, who seek an Islamic state in religiously- Syrian politics, for some, the Brotherhood continues to be Brotherhood in Egypt when that country’s military over- ernment’s longstanding fight against Islamists. mixed Nigeria and who rarely contact the media beyond viewed as a foreign entity merely representing a local threw former President Mohammed Morsi. “We have been fighting the Muslim Brotherhood since Internet videos uploaded by leader Abubakar Shekau, branch of the Egyptian movement,” said Raphael Lefevre, a While the Egyptian and Syrian groups share the same the 1950s and we are still fighting them,” Assad said in an could not be reached for comment. visiting fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center and name and ideology, they have no organizational ties to interview in Oct. 2011. Last month, he praised the massive In Maiduguri, a city of tall trees and mosques ringed by author of the book “Ashes of Hama: The Muslim speak of. Although modeled after the Egyptian protests that toppled Morsi, calling his ouster the end of tin-roofed slums at the edge of a semi-desert, youths Brotherhood in Syria.” “To win hearts and minds, the Syrian Brotherhood, the Syrian branch took its own path soon after “political Islam.” For Assad’s opponents, memories of Hama armed with sticks man checkpoints. One group examines group needs to move more decisively to define itself in the its founding by Mustafa Al-Sibai in 1942. Its Islamist ideology appeared to be a mobilizing factor early on in the uprising, car boots and bags for bombs. The military has arrested context of its own considerable history,” he said. soon clashed with the secular ideology of the ruling Baath though many now say they resent what they see as the hundreds of Boko Haram suspects since President Leaders of the Syrian Brotherhood and activists inside party, which outlawed the group in the early 1960s, putting group’s heavy use of money as a key lever of influence.— AP Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three states in northeast Nigeria in May, and it has praised local vigilante groups for helping identify and denounce them. Russia protest leader confronts Kremlin under shadow “If people had given us this type of cooperation earlier, we could have done better in tackling the insurgency,” north- By Anna Malpas cally, he will be sent back to prison if his working flat-out to change this. He has red ruble ($290) monthly utility bill for his east military spokesman Lieutenent-Colonel Sagir Musa conviction, which he denounces as a politi- balloons with his name printed on them, a apartment in a concrete prefab in the sub- says. A number of vigilantes interviewed by Reuters said i, my name is Alexei Navalny and cal set-up, is confirmed on appeal. central campaign office with volunteers urb of Maryino, shared with his wife Yulia they were fed up with being caught between the two I’m 37,” the charismatic anti- Navalny, the first Russian politician to tapping on laptops and even a personal and their son and daughter, aged five and sides. “Unless something was done all of us would be killed “HKremlin leader said as he fully exploit the Internet and social net- photographer. 11. sooner or later by either the Boko Haram or the security bounded onto stage to campaign for works, rose to prominence with a blog But what makes Navalny’s campaign As a mayoral candidate he has toned operatives who were suspicious of every youth,” said Ba- Moscow mayor, a remarkable feat given his exposing high-level corruption. When the really stand out is his readiness to speak on down the rhetoric of the mass protest ral- Lawan, 25, founder of a vigilante group in Maiduguri. “It looming prison camp term. first serious protests broke out against the streets, dealing with hecklers, drunks lies-where he chanted “We are the authori- was to save ourselves.” The Russian lawyer, protest leader and Putin’s rule in the winter of 2011, Navalny and toddlers popping his balloons mid- ties!”, “Putin is a thief!” and even once said Mohammed Kawa, 28, said he feared Boko Haram thorn in the side of President Vladimir Putin emerged as a natural leader and was able speech. In Russia it is almost unknown for a his supporters could storm the Kremlin. But would “turn all of us into their slaves” if nothing was done to stop them. Before May, Boko Haram had seemed close is campaigning for the September 8 polls, to connect with Internet-savvy middle- politician to face the rough-and-tumble of he has kept to the mantra that made him to setting up a de facto Islamic state in the lawless border undeterred by the fact that he could be class Russians. Shortly before his convic- the hustings. Navalny, however, holds five famous-the fight against corruption. He areas around Lake Chad, where Nigeria meets Chad, sent back to prison for five years over an tion, he bluntly stated his ambition to meetings in different parts of Moscow per promises to fire the “15 percent” of corrupt Cameroon and Niger. Local council officials had fled and embezzlement conviction. When one stand in 2018 presidential elections and day over weekends and three on weekdays, officials, hire Western consultants and police stations were empty, especially in Borno state, relic potential voter asked how he could stand even vowed to have the current Russian each lasting around 40 minutes. Tall with spend Moscow’s massive budget of more of an old Islamic caliphate. as mayor with a jail sentence looming, the elite jailed for corruption. piercing blue eyes, Navalny wears a uni- than $50 billion effectively. The military crackdown has re-established sovereignty dynamic father-of-two rolled up his sleeves A poll by the independent Levada form of jeans and well-pressed shirts, com- “I see my path as mayor as simply set- over these areas. Military officials say senior Boko Haram and his eyes gleamed. “Do I look like a per- Centre in July showed that Sobyanin was bined with a white plastic “For Navalny” ting the right rules for the game,” he said. commanders have also been killed or arrested - though son who’s in jail?” he asked defiantly. still on course for a landslide victory, with wristband. Yet his rhetoric turns populist when he they decline to name names - which could mean a seces- “No!” the crowd shouted back. Opinion Navalny set to garner just eight percent. He stresses he is “an ordinary Muscovite, brings up the problem of illegal immi- sion crisis if Shekau is caught. At a desk in the capital Abuja, polls show Navalny struggling to break into But Navalny and his campaign team are just like you,” who worries about the 9,500 grants from ex-Soviet Central Asia, suggest- surrounded by folders marked “confidential”, a top Nigerian double figures in his challenge to incum- ing a visa regime to stop so many migrants security official, who declined to be named, watches bent mayor Sergei Sobyanin, a Putin loyal- coming and transparent work contracts to recently-seized Boko Haram recruitment videos and scans ist who served as the Russian strongman’s make the jobs attractive to locals. satellite images of the Gwoza hills, next to Cameroon, chief of staff. Rather than publicizing Navalny’s speak- where he says Shekau is suspected to be hiding. Yet the candidacy of a man who is ing schedule online, his campaigners dis- Alongside videos of Boko Haram members demonstrat- fiercely critical of Putin and able to rouse tribute leaflets at the venues in what his ing how to stitch a suicide vest - “here’s one I made earlier,” crowds with fiery rhetoric is a revolution in team says is a deliberate strategy to prove says one in the northern Hausa language, as if baking a Russian politics which has become used to he has support among ordinary people, cake for daytime TV - there is also one of “traitors” being tame elections. not just trendy Twitter users. He is a mag- executed. — Reuters The sheer fact that Navalny is able to netic speaker and his rallies often snag campaign is extraordinary-last month he passers-by who stop to listen. “All his sug- was convicted of embezzlement and sen- gestions are realistic and doable,” said one All articles appearing on these tenced to five years in a widely disputed pensioner, Tatyana Isakova. pages are the personal opinion of decision. Then a higher court freed him “I can see that this person doesn’t just the writers. Kuwait Times takes no after one night in prison in the northern speak but acts too. Of course I support responsibility for views expressed city of Kirov, citing his candidacy and pend- him,” said university lecturer Anna ing appeal, as protesters rallied outside the Moiseyeva. But not everyone is won over. therein. Kuwait Times invites read- Kremlin walls in Moscow. Engineering graduate student Nikolai ers to voice their opinions. Please Navalny returned to Moscow by train a Bogachyov, 22, ripped Navalny’s campaign send submissions via email to: opin- hero, in a homecoming that some com- newspaper into tiny pieces. [email protected] or via snail mentators likened to Vladimir Lenin’s “He does not offer anything interesting return to Saint Petersburg by rail in 1917 as mayor,” he said, adding that he believed mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. after years in exile. “They can’t put a person Navalny was “supported by foreign com- The editor reserves the right to edit in jail who is supported by millions of peo- MOSCOW: Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who is standing for rades”. “Navalny does not offer any con- any submission as necessary. ple!” Navalny told his supporters at the Moscow mayor while facing prison for fraud delivers a speech during a cam- structive or positive ideas. His politics are election meeting in Moscow. Yet theoreti- paign meeting in Moscow. — AFP destructive,” he said.— AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 SPORTS

Inter captain turns 40 Eagles soar over Roosters Horner wins Tour stage

MILAN: Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti turned 40 on Saturday and said he was deter- SYDNEY: Manly Sea Eagles claimed their sixth straight victory with a UTAH: Chris Horner won the fifth stage of the Tour of Utah on Saturday to take the mined to keep playing despite rupturing his Achilles tendon in April. win over the New Zealand Warriors yesterday as the Sydney Roosters overall lead going into the final day of the event. The 42-year-old Horner, riding for “I will continue to play and at the end of the season, I will weigh up my options for went into the outright lead in Australia’s National Rugby League. Manly RadioShack Leopard Trek, finished the 182-kilometer (113.7-mile) stage that ended at the future,” Zanetti, who has made over 840 appearances for Inter and won a record 145 downed the Warriors 27-12 but their win was soured by a knee injury Snowbird Ski Resort in 4 hours 52 minutes, 45 seconds, passing fellow American caps for Argentina, told Sky Sports Italia. for Test forward Anthony Watmough that is likely to keep him out of Tommy Danielson in the final 200 meters. Tommy “For my birthday present, I want Inter to be back action for a couple of weeks. Danielson, riding for Garmin-Sharp, was a bike-length amongst the title challengers again,” he added after Inter The loss denied the Warriors a chance to climb into the top eight and behind. Belgium’s Yannick Eijssen, riding for BMC rac- finished a dismal ninth last season to miss out on was their second defeat in successive weeks. ing, was third - 31 seconds behind Horner. Eijssen led European football. “I’m fine, I’m getting better all the The Roosters edged out Canberra 28-22 to become the sole compe- for much of the race until Horner and Danielson time. Everything is going according to plan, next week I tition leaders for the first time since the Brad Fittler-led golden era of overtook him on the climb to Snowbird. will undergo some tests and, if everything goes well, I almost a decade ago. Danielson seemed to be in good position to win will start running again,” he added. “It’s premature to With standoff James Maloney starring, the Roosters ran in five tries after taking the lead on the final climb up Little make a prediction about my return.” to four to close in on finishing the regular season on top of the table fol- Cottonwood Canyon, but Horner stayed glued to Despite his age and injury, which was expected to lowing South Sydney’s slip up against Melbourne on Friday. his rear wheel and waited until the end to pass. sidelines him for six months, Zanetti was given a one- The Roosters haven’t won the minor premiership (top of the regular Horner and Danielson are tied in time in the overall year contract extension in June. Also on Saturday, season table) since 2004 in Fittler’s last season. Melbourne marked their standings, but Horner is listed first because of his Inter announced they had signed Portugal turf as defending champions by seeing off fellow competition heavy- stage victory. defender Rolando on loan from Porto. The weights South Sydney 26-8 in Melbourne. American Lucas Euser remained third overall, 27-year-old, who was born in Cape Verde A few minutes of Melbourne magic, which produced two tries early 33 seconds back. American Matthew Busche was and is a naturalised Portuguese, has been at in the first half, set up the victory. South’s superstar and former Storm fourth, and New Zealand’s George Bennett fifth. Porto for five years although he spent the boy Greg Inglis didn’t play, still troubled by his knee injury, and the The 125.8-kilometer (78.2-mile) final stage late yes- last six months on loan at Napoli.—Reuters Rabbitohs were also missing injured playmaker John Sutton.—AFP terday starts and ends in Park City.—AP Braves winning streak ends

ATLANTA: The Atlanta Braves’ 14-winning games and Zack Wheeler pitched effectively hits through 6 1-3 innings and Adrian streak ended Saturday night with a 1-0 loss to into the seventh inning to lead New York past Gonzalez homered as Los Angeles beat Tampa the last-place Miami Marlins, who scored the Arizona. Bay despite Evan Longoria’s hidden ball trick. lone run on reliever Jordan Walden’s wild Flores had a run-scoring single off Brandon Skip Schumaker added four hits for the NL pitch in the ninth inning. Miami stopped its McCarthy (2-6) in the fourth inning and a two- West division leaders. Tampa Bay lost its own six-game losing streak. run single in the eighth, giving him eight RBIs in fourth straight, matching their longest skid The Braves fell one victory shy of tying the his first five games in the majors. this year. 2000 team for the franchise’s longest winning Juan Lagares hit a solo homer and Wheeler Most everything went well for the Dodgers, streak since the 1891 Boston Beaneaters won (5-2) allowed a run over 6 1-3 innings to bounce except when Tampa Bay got tricky. Longoria 18 straight. back from a shaky outing in his previous start. tagged out an unsuspecting Juan Uribe when Adeiny Hechavarria led off the Miami ninth LaTroy Hawkins worked around a baserun- he lifted his foot off third base while chatting with a triple and scored on the wild pitch by ner in the ninth for his third save in five chances. with coach Tim Wallach in the fourth inning. Walden (4-2). Marlins starter Nate Eovaldi Aaron Hill homered for Arizona, which had its The rarely seen play occurred after A.J. Ellis allowed one hit in seven innings. Mike Dunn three-game winning broken. hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly, with all three (3-3) got the win and Steve Cishek earned his runners moving up. First baseman James 24th save, striking out Paul Janish with a run- ROCKIES 6, PIRATES 4 Loney wound up with the ball behind the ner on first to end it. In Denver, Dexter Fowler had two hits and mound. He flipped it to shortstop Yunel two RBIs and Colorado used a big sixth inning Escobar, who then quickly tossed the ball to NATIONALS 8, PHILLIES 5 to beat Pittsburgh. The Pirates have lost two Longoria while no one seemed to be looking. In Washington, Jayson Werth launched a TORONTO: Jose Bautista No. 19 of the Toronto Blue Jays is out at second base as two-run homer in the seventh inning for his Jed Lowrie No. 8 of the Oakland Athletics reaches for the tag with Umpire Marty 1,000th career hit, highlighting a five-run rally Foster looking on during the fifth inning.—AFP that sent Washington over Philadelphia. Werth got three hits, including an RBI single in the Tigers thrash Yankees fourth and his two-out shot off reliever Zach Miner. NEW YORK: Miguel Cabrera homered against a season-high four errors and trail Detroit by In his second MLB game, Tanner Roark (1-0) the Yankees again and had three hits while play- eight games in the AL Central division. Cleveland pitched two spotless innings. Tyler Clippard sur- ing on a bandaged leg and Torii Hunter connect- began its seven-game homestand three games rendered Domonic Brown’s 26th home run in ed and drove in four runs Saturday, leading the out of first, but was swept in four games by the the eighth and Rafael Soriano pitched the ninth Detroit Tigers over New York 9-3 in the American Tigers and has dropped the first two to the for his 29th save. League. Anibal Sanchez (10-7) tossed seven easy Angels. Mike Trout reached base for a 40th con- Jake Diekman (0-3) took the loss. Darin Ruf innings against a Yankees lineup that was with- secutive game. also homered for the Phillies, who have out Alex Rodriguez. Manager Joe Girardi said he dropped 10 straight road games. was giving the third baseman a day off after he RANGERS 5, ASTROS 4 struck out three times in his season debut in the In Houston, Alex Rios starred in his Texas Bronx. Austin Jackson followed a four-hit, three- debut, tying the game with an RBI triple in the PADRES 3, REDS 1 double night Friday with a homer and triple eighth inning and scoring the go-ahead run in a In Cincinnati, Will Venable homered for the against the team that drafted him. Don Kelly had comeback victory over Houston. second game in a row, and San Diego’s deplet- a two-run single off Phil Hughes (4-11) as the AL Elvis Andrus added a two-run homer as the ed offense took advantage of Cincinnati’s sea- Central division leaders won for the 17th time in Rangers extended their winning streak to a sea- son-high four errors for the victory. 21 games. Cabrera hit his 35th home run. son-high six games. Rios, who was acquired from Third baseman Jack Hannahan had three of the Chicago White Sox on Friday, tripled off the errors - two on off-target throws to first BLUE JAYS 5, ATHLETICS 4 reliever Lucas Harrell (5-13) in the eighth inning base, another on a grounder that got through In Toronto, Josh Reddick hit two home runs, a to tie it after a double by A.J. Pierzynski. Rios then him. Venable hit his team-high 15th homer in day after connecting three times for Oakland, but slid feet first into home on a ball hit by Mitch the eighth inning off reliever Manny Parra. the Toronto Blue Jays got shots from Jose Moreland, scoring when catcher Jason Castro Tyson Ross (3-5) gave up Brandon Phillips’ Bautista and Jose Reyes to beat the Athletics. dropped the ball for an error to put Texas up 5-4. RBI single in the first, one of only four hits he Reddick had homered only five times this Jason Frasor (3-2) allowed one run in the seventh allowed over seven innings. Huston Street season before launching a trio of long balls for the win. pitched the ninth for his 22nd save in 23 Friday night in a 14-6 romp. He tied the MLB chances. Three of Cincinnati’s errors came record for homers over two games. RED SOX 5, ROYALS 3 behind Tony Cingrani (5-2). Reddick hit a two-run drive off Mark Buehrle In Kansas City, Jacoby Ellsbury matched a (8-7) in the second inning and a leadoff home career high with four hits and drove in a pair of CUBS 6, CARDINALS 5 WASHINGTON: Cliff Lee No. 33 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the fifth inning run in the ninth against Casey Janssen, who got runs to lead Boston over Kansas City. In St. Louis, pinch-hitter Dioner Navarro hit a his 21st save. The A’s lost for the seventh time in Ellsbury had RBI-doubles in the fourth and against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. —AFP nine games. Buehrle (8-7) won his third straight sixth innings and also stole his MLB-leading 42nd run-scoring double in the eighth inning to cap decision. He allowed three runs and seven hits in base. Red Sox starter Felix Doubront gave up a three-run rally that gave Chicago its first series straight after winning 14 of 19. Leadoff man Longoria stood behind Uribe and waited to 5 1-3 innings. Sonny Gray (0-1) went six innings in three runs on six hits and four walks in four-plus win in St. Louis in nearly three years. Starling Marte left the game in the seventh trap him. Greinke (10-3) struck out seven and his first MLB start. innings He was replaced by Brandon Workman Matt Holliday homered for twice St. Louis, inning with a left hand injury after being hit by walked one. Roberto Hernandez (6-12) gave (3-1), who picked up his second victory of the which lost its fourth in a row. Chicago won for a pitch. up five runs and eight hits in four innings. WHITE SOX 5, TWINS 4 week with 1 1-3 scoreless innings. Koji Uehara the third time in four games. The Cubs trailed 4- The Rockies put together a two-out rally in In Chicago, Conor Gillaspie lined a go-ahead pitched a flawless ninth to collect his 12th save in 2 entering the eighth, but tied it 4-4 on Darwin the sixth against A.J. Burnett. Nolan Arenado GIANTS 3, ORIOLES 2 single in the sixth inning as the Chicago White 15 chances. Barney’s two-out, two-run double by off reliev- doubled to score Michael Cuddyer, Jonathan In San Francisco, Hunter Pence hit a go- Sox rallied past Minnesota. Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie (12-8), er Trevor Rosenthal (1-3). Navarro followed with Herrera walked and pinch-hitter Charlie ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning as Jordan Danks homered and rookie Andre who had won his previous four starts, threw a his fifth pinch-hit RBI of the season to give Blackmon doubled to tie the game 3-all. Fowler San Francisco’s stagnant lineup finally got to Rienzo pitched 5 1-3 innings in his home debut season-high 123 pitches in seven innings, allow- Chicago a 5-4 lead. laced a two-run single to end Burnett’s night. Baltimore starter Wei-Yin Chen. as the White Sox ended a five-game losing streak ing five runs on 10 hits and a walk. Blake Parker (1-1) picked up the victory for Burnett (5-8) allowed six runs - five earned - Chris Davis hit his majors-leading 42nd against the Twins. the Cubs, who last won a series in St. Louis in on eight hits while striking out eight in 5 2-3 home run for the Orioles leading off the Justin Morneau and Oswaldo Arcia homered INTERLEAGUE September 2010. Kevin Gregg picked up his innings. Rex Brothers gave up a run in the top eighth against Santiago Casilla, then ground- for the Twins. David Purcey (1-1) struck out two in BREWERS 10, MARINERS 0 25th save in 29 opportunities despite giving up of the ninth before striking out Andrew ed out against closer Sergio Romo to end it an inning for the win. Addison Reed earned his In Seattle, Scooter Gennett capped a six-run Holliday’s 15th homer of the season, a solo shot McCutchen and Alvarez to end the game for his with a runner on first. Nick Markakis added 28th save in 33 chances. Mike Pelfrey (4-10) seventh inning with a three-run homer off the with one out in the ninth. ninth save. three hits, but Baltimore had its three-game allowed five runs in five-plus innings. glove of right fielder Michael Morse to lead winning streak. Guillermo Moscoso (1-0) Milwaukee to victory. Milwaukee put its first METS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 1 INTERLEAGUE pitched two scoreless innings and Romo ANGELS 7, INDIANS 2 three batters on base in the seventh before In Phoenix, rookie Wilmer Flores drove in DODGERS 1, RAYS 0 earned his 27th save in 31 chances. Chen (6-5) In Cleveland, CJ Wilson won his fourth con- Gennett hit his homer. The Brewers added four secutive decision as Los Angeles sent Cleveland more in the ninth against Seattle’s bullpen. Tom three runs to extend his RBI streak to four In Los Angeles, Zack Greinke scattered six took the loss.—AP to its sixth straight loss. Wilson (12-6) allowed two Gorzelanny had his best performance of the sea- runs in 5 1-3 innings for his eighth win in his last son for the Brewers, giving up just three hits in 11 decisions. The left-hander hasn’t lost since July seven innings. Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma 5. Ubaldo Jimenez (8-7) allowed three runs in 6 1- (10-6) matched Gorzelanny for the first six Moreno retains WBA belt 3 innings for the reeling Indians, who committed innings, but quickly fell apart in the seventh.—AP MLB results/standings PANAMA CITY: Anselmo Moreno scored a unanimous decision over William Urina on Detroit 9, NY Yankees 3; Toronto 5, Oakland 4; Chicago White Sox 5, Minnesota 4; LA Dodgers 5, Tampa Saturday to defend his WBA bantamweight Bay 0; San Francisco 3, Baltimore 2; LA Angels 7, Cleveland 2; Washington 8, Philadelphia 5; Boston 5, title for the 11th time. The three judges Kansas City 3; Miami 1, Atlanta 0; San Diego 3, Cincinnati 1; Texas 5, Houston 4; Chicago Cubs 6, St. scored the match 116-112, 118-110 and Louis 5; Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 4; NY Mets 4, Arizona 1; Milwaukee 10, Seattle 0. 118-110 for the Panamanian fighter. American League National League “This is the result of hard work in the Eastern Division Eastern Division gym and the hard work of my trainers,” W L PCT GB Atlanta 71 46 .607 - Moreno said. “Urina is a heavy-hitting Boston 71 48 .597 - Washington 56 60 .483 14.5 opponent, but tonight in the ring my physi- Tampa Bay 66 49 .574 3 NY Mets 53 61 .465 16.5 cal condition was better.” Baltimore 64 52 .552 5.5 Philadelphia 52 64 .448 18.5 NY Yankees 58 57 .504 11 Moreno received a cut on the right Miami 44 71 .383 26 cheek that caused him to bleed after the Toronto 54 62 .466 15.5 Central Division Central Division Pittsburgh 70 46 .603 - seventh round, but the 28-year-old landed Detroit 69 46 .600 - St. Louis 66 50 .569 4 better shots and avoided most of Urina’s Cleveland 62 55 .530 8 punches. Kansas City 60 54 .526 8.5 Cincinnati 64 52 .552 6 Minnesota 51 63 .447 17.5 Chicago Cubs 52 64 .448 18 “It’s hard to fight Moreno, even more so Chicago W Sox 44 71 .383 25 Milwaukee 51 66 .436 19.5 at home,” Urina said. Moreno improved 34- Western Division Western Division 2-1. Urina fell to 24-3. Urina launched one Texas 67 50 .573 - LA Dodgers 66 50 .569 - of his few successful attacks in the ninth Arizona 59 56 .513 6.5 Oakland 65 50 .565 1 round, connecting with a left hook to the LA Angels 53 62 .461 13 Colorado 54 64 .458 13 Seattle 53 63 .457 13.5 San Diego 53 63 .457 13 face, but the 27-year-old Colombian could- Houston 37 78 .322 29 San Francisco 52 64 .448 14 PANAMA CITY: Panama’s Anselmo Moreno (right) connects Colombia’s William Urina during n’t follow up with significant additional the 5th round of the WBA bantamweight title (118 pounds) defense in Panama City. —AP punches.—AP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 SPORTS Two Swedes walk into a major championship

PITTSFORD: No chance you’ve heard this Despite Saturday’s bogey-free result, direction of his wife, Emma, who hap- standing where he was so I didn’t have to gesture to give him a bit of confidence.” one before: Two Swedish guys go off in Blixt knows one thing in his pre-round pened to be holding their 1-year-old deal with too many trees and stuff like Yet both men did their best to tamp down the next-to-last pairing in the final round routine that’s definitely going to change. daughter at the time. that. Hit a good 5-iron. ... Got a lucky speculation about what it would mean of the PGA Championship and ... One of “I drank coffee in the morning and got “We see him in his boxers all the time,” bounce up the hill and trickled to three back home to have either return home them wins a major. really jacked up,” he recalled. “No coffee she said, just as nonplussed. Blixt’s excel- feet. with a major championship trophy. “We’re definitely increasing the tomorrow.” You wouldn’t know it by lent adventure at the 18th had its comical “And thank you,” Blixt added, “hat’s off “That would be huge. I mean, it’s a chances with having two guys up there watching any Ingmar Bergman films, but element as well. His tee shot veered well to someone who did that to me.” Stenson very small country,” Blixt said. “You set rather than one,” Henrik Stenson said. “Or,” some Swedes are funny. Stenson, for left of the fairway, bounced and found had plenty of fun in the interview room, your goals high and that’s a very high he added a moment later, “none.” Hard to instance, famously stripped down to the back pocket of a spectator named too, teasing reporters who asked about goal for both me and Henrik.” argue with that. nothing but his skivvies and a golf glove Muhammad Khokar. After Blixt arrived on his age (“I guess my looks are a bit deceiv- Echoed Stenson, “It would be lovely, Stenson and Jonas Blixt will try to do in a tournament three years ago to play a the scene to find a crowd gathered ing; I’m 37”) and added bulk (“Are you but we’re still a long ways away from that. something late yesterday at Oak Hill that shot from a water hazard. After the video around Khokar and was told what hap- saying I’m fat?”). He also recounted in There’s no point thinking about tomorrow none of their countrymen have ever went viral, he was asked a day later what pened, his response - “Did it plug?” - detail how just two years ago, in the mid- and thinking ahead of things.” Yet accomplished, but countrywoman Annika the reaction had been. cracked up the informal get-together. dle of a career drought, he failed to quali- reporters kept asking, one even trying an Sorenstam did 10 times. Stenson, who “A lady in the crowd said if that’s what “I never did anything like that,” Blixt fy for the PGA and played in his club’s emotional appeal to Blixt. shot 69 in the third round and was at 7 watching golf is about, she’s going to explained in the interview room after- two-man team championship back in “Did something go through your heart under, will tee off two shots behind start watching a lot more,” he dead- ward. “A friend of my father hit someone Sweden instead. “I was up in contention when you saw how excited Adam (Scott) leader Jim Furyk. Blixt, who carded a 66 panned. in the ass one day. The first thing that there, as well,” he said. “I didn’t win.” “The was to become the first Aussie to win a and might have locked up the shot-of- When the questioner persisted, insist- came out of his mouth: ‘Did it plug?’ So it’s other guys have got to be telling quite a Masters?” he asked. “Well,” Blixt replied the-tournament title with his approach ing that someone must have expressed kind of where I got the line from. story,” a reporter reminded him. with a hint of a smile, “Adam doesn’t really into No. 18, will start three behind. some disapproval, Stenson pointed in the “It was very fortunate that he was “Yeah,” Stenson said, “I saw it as a kind do it for me.”—AP Furyk leads by one-shot

ROCHESTER: American Jim Furyk used a red-hot putter to leapfrog Jason Dufner for a one-shot lead after Saturday’s penultimate round of the PGA Championship, as Rory McIlroy battled his way back into the tournament. Furyk, who began the round two shots back of Dufner in a three-way tie for second, drained an 18- foot birdie putt on the par-four 17th en route to a two-under-par 68 that put him at nine-under 201 for the year’s final major. “Overall, I’m comfortable with where I’m at,” Furyk, 43, told reporters. “There’s a crowded leaderboard at the top and instead of really viewing it as who is leading and who is not, I’m really viewing it as I need to go out there tomorrow and put together a good, solid round of golf, fire a good number and hope it stacks up well.” Dufner (71) scrambled a par on the 18th after sending his tee shot into the deep rough, but a brilliant approach to about 10 feet and a putt that curled around the right lip of the cup before drop- ping in left him alone in second. Swede Henrik Stenson (69) was a further shot back while compatriot Jonas Blixt (66) moved into fourth. Masters champion Adam Scott began the day level with Furyk and Matt Kuchar (76) but slipped into a tie for fifth place with Steve Stricker ROCHESTER: Jim Furyk of the United States celebrates after saving par on the 18th (70) after a two-over 72 that included a double- green to finish with a two-under par 68 during the third round of the 95th PGA bogey six at the 16th. Furyk managed to deal with the swirling winds Championship. —AFP best at Oak Hill as he offset two early bogeys with a “These golf courses put a lot of stress on your bogeys over his next eight holes hurt his chances. MANILA: Iran’s top player Hamed Hadadi bites his gold medal during medal pair of birdies on the front nine and then grabbed game. You have got to be really prepared and The game’s two leading players, Tiger Woods ceremony for the 27th FIBA Asia Basketball Championship at the Mall of the lead with a birdie on the 10th. when doubt creeps in to kind of put that in anoth- (73) and Phil Mickelson (78), both tumbled out of Asia Arena. Iran beat the Philippines 85-71. —AP He traded a birdie for a bogey over his next five er spot in your mind and be confident,” said Dufner. contention. Woods started the day 10 strokes off holes before that long putt on 17 and a 15-foot par “It’s kind of a tussle out there between yourself the pace and finished 13 behind and tied for 46th. Iran clinches FIBA gold from the fringe on 18 that left him in prime posi- and your mind. You’d like to get some birdies early Mickelson, who won his fifth major title at last tion to claim his first PGA Tour win since 2010 and so you can get a little but more comfortable.” month’s British Open, fared even worse, ending the MANILA: Iran routed the Philippines 85-71 came back in 1985. Iran, the Philippines first major since the 2003 US Open. Only 11 of 75 players in action on Saturday day 19 shots off the pace, in second-last place of to bag gold at the 27th FIBA Asian men’s and third-placed South Korea, who lost to “It was nice,” Furyk said of his putt at 18. “I don’t managed to break par as sunny skies and blustery the 75 players who made the cut. basketball championship yesterday, pow- the Philippines in the semis, will go to the think it would have ruined my day had it not gone conditions combined to make Oak Hill’s greens McIlroy, who was five over for the tournament ered by NBA centre Hamed Haddadi. FIBA world championships in Spain next in, but it was definitely the icing on the cake.” quicker and low scoring at a premium. at one point on Friday and in danger of missing The seven-foot two-inch Haddadi was year. Dufner was cruising along with a string of pars Scott got off to a quick start by draining a 20- the cut, roared back into contention with a three- simply too much inside the paint for the The Philippines trailed by as much as and enjoying a three-shot lead when his tee shot at foot birdie putt at the first to move one back of under 67. The defending champion capped his Philippine side, scoring 29 points to lead all nine points before clawing back to 34-35 at the par-four fifth went into a creek. playing partner Dufner but bogeyed the next two round in brilliant fashion, taming Oak Hill’s infa- players. Haddadi, the first Iran-born player half time led by point guard Jayson William. After sending his third shot right of the green holes to slip further behind. mous tough closing stretch with birdies at 17 and in the US National Basketball Association, The home team played in front of a and chipping well past the hole, Dufner two- The Australian then went on a string of 10 con- 18, including a chip-in from behind the green at also grabbed 16 rebounds as he towered crowd of about 20,000, with President putted for a double-bogey six that cut his lead to secutive pars before driving the 318-yard par-four the last. “The way the conditions are with the over his opponents. The speedy Filipinos Benigno Aquino and other top government one stroke. 14th for a birdie to move back into the mix but his swirling wind, it’s tricky out there,” said McIlroy, made a valiant effort, and were playing officials at courtside to cheer them on. The PGA Championship runner up in 2011, hard work was undone on the 16th. who was tied for seventh with Lee Westwood (68). without injured centre Marcus Douthit. The raucous fans however were silenced Dufner opened his back nine with a birdie before Kuchar also got to within one shot of Dufner “I felt good enough about my game that I It was Iran’s third gold at the Asian as Haddadi repeatedly clobbered them making pars the rest of the way, most notably at 18 with a birdie putt at the opening hole after his could go out there and post a good one today championship. The Philippines are five- inside the paint with his low post play and when he looked headed for a sure bogey after an approach from 186 yards landed about three feet and at least give myself a chance going into times champions, though their last victory put backs.—AFP errant tee shot. from the pin. But a double-bogey and three tomorrow.”—Reuters Donny Schatz wins Knoxville Nationals

KNOXVILLE: Donny Schatz charged from the back of just four cars. Schatz was up to sixth through 20 laps the field Saturday night to win the Knoxville Nationals and four cautions and moved to fourth after the com- sprint car race for the seventh time in eight years. petition caution halfway through the 50-lap event. Schatz earned $150,000 for winning the world’s Schatz methodically cut into Brown’s lead and passed premier sprint car event. Schatz started 21st, the fur- him with 10 laps left. He cruised from there to take thest back of any winner at the nationals. Brian Brown home perhaps the most impressive win of his storied was second, followed by Justin Henderson, Paul career. The nationals, an annual celebration of a sport McMahan and Chad Kemenah. that enjoys a grass roots following across the country, The race came less than a week after NASCAR star started with a flourish. The 25-car field went four-wide Tony Stewart, Schatz’s team owner, broke his leg rac- as the smoke from the checkered flag fireworks still ing sprint cars in nearby Oskaloosa. Fellow NASCAR hung in the air. It only took one turn for the race to be driver Kyle Larson finished sixth. red-flagged. Not only had Schatz won six of the last seven Stevie Smith caught the fence and flipped upside nationals, he was the runner-up in 2010. But Schatz down. He was fine though, and Brown took the lead had a rough week - up until Saturday night. from pole sitter Joey Saldana on the restart. Schatz came to Iowa as the hottest driver in the But there were three cautions in the first four laps World of Outlaws sprint car series, leading with 13 alone, including one for tire damage from World of wins and five in July alone. But Schatz had so much Outlaws points leader Daryn Pittman. That didn’t stop trouble in the qualifying races leading up to Saturday Brown from building a huge lead of as many as four night’s main feature that he was forced to qualify for it seconds on Saldana. from the B-Main - and he got booed by the crowd dur- All those cautions allowed Schatz to edge closer to ing introductions for that race. the front, and the No. 15 car for Tony Stewart Racing WATKINS: Brad Keselowski (22) leads Sam Hornish Jr. (12) during the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race. Keselowski Schatz won the B and started the A-Main ahead of cruised to the win by a comfortable four seconds.—AP won, with Hornish second.—AP Keselowski triumphs at Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN: Brad Keselowski has always place on the career list. Brian Vickers was third, was seeking his ninth victory of the season had a fondness for Watkins Glen International, followed by Regan Smith and Elliott Sadler. and 60th in the series, finished five laps down and that fondness just grew a bit more. Logano finished 21st after running out of gas in 24th. Wallace’s No. 01 Chevrolet was The reigning Sprint Cup champion, who on the final lap, his team’s fuel strategy backfir- crushed, too, as was his psyche. had finished second three times in the past ing. Hornish won the pole and set sail with “I went to the right, Wallace said. “You two years at The Glen, led 49 laps in the Keselowski at the outset after Kyle Busch wouldn’t expect him to be spun out that early Nationwide Zippo 200 and finally notched that crashed on the first turn of the 82-lap race. in the race. We were just trying to get through elusive first career road course victory “Kyle getting torn up, it was pretty appar- the first lap. It’s disappointing.” Saturday. “I don’t know, it’s hard to explain. I ent that all three of our cars had a shot to win After that, it was a show between Hornish can remember coming here with my dad (in the race if we just didn’t do something dumb,” and Keselowski as the three Penske Fords com- the 1990s), just always having a love affair with Keselowski said. “So I tried to not do some- bined to lead all but nine laps. Hornish man- this track,” said Keselowski, runner-up to thing dumb the whole race.” Busch wasn’t so aged to close on Keselowski’s back bumper Marcos Ambrose in the past two Cup races at fortunate. He started second but lost control of with six laps remaining, but that was as close the track. “There’s something about this track. I his No. 54 Toyota, sliding sideways after appar- as he got. Keselowski pulled away over the have a very deep appreciation for it. It’s been a ently tapping the rear bumper of Hornish as final two laps and won by 1.4 seconds. great race track for me.” they drove through the first turn, a downhill “I was focused on trying to pass the 22 Keselowski passed Joey Logano for the lead 90-degree right-hander. Busch’s spotter had (Keselowski),” Hornish said. “I had driven for with 16 laps to go, then held off Sam Hornish just cleared him to make a move under over 100 percent and I couldn’t even get Jr. in a dominant performance for Penske Hornish. beside him. I could get up to his bumper. I just Racing. Busch briefly touched the Armco barrier had to settle down a bit. I needed to sit there Keselowski, who finished second to Carl that lines the track and was OK, but Mike and ride.” Smart move. Hornish closed to with- Edwards despite leading more than half of this Wallace, in midpack and unaware Busch was in three points of the series lead behind Austin race a year ago, won for the fourth straight there, pulled right to make a pass and Dillon, who struggled with a sputtering car time over five months in NASCAR’s second-tier slammed the left front of Busch’s car. and finished 11th. The solid day moved Penske series. It was his 24th career Nationwide win, “I’m sorry guys,” Busch said over his radio as within five points of Joe Gibbs Racing for the KNOXVILLE: Donny Schatz holds up the $150,000 checque as he celebrated after he won tying him with Tommy Houston for eighth he drove to the garage for repairs. Busch, who owners’ points lead.—AP the A Main feature race at the Knoxville Nationals Championship Sprint Car Race. —AP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 SPORTS Serena races to eighth title of year in Toronto

TORONTO: World number one Serena n’t want to be another casualty.” Williams steamrolled Sorana Cirstea 6-2, In the end, however, it was never 6-0 yesterday to win the WTA title in close as Williams handed Cirstea a third Toronto and signal her readiness for a straight-sets defeat in as many meet- US Open title bid. ings. Cirstea has never managed to take The 31-year-old American, stung by a more than two games off Williams in a fourth-round Wimbledon exit after set. Despite her growing confidence, grabbing her 16th Grand Slam crown at Cirstea’s nerves betrayed her as she Roland Garros, claimed a third Canadian opened the match with a double fault, title to go with those she won in 2001 and delivered another double to surren- and 2011. Williams needed just 61 min- der her serve in the first game. utes to notch her eighth triumph of On the verge of another break in the 2013 and the 54th of her career. third game, she produced her best rally It was a perfect prep for her defence of the match to keep Williams at bay of the US Open title, with Williams hop- briefly, but the American gained the ing she can put her Australian Open and break on her third opportunity for a 3-0 Wimbledon disappointments behind lead. Even so, Williams wasn’t at her her when the last Grand Slam of the best, massaging a thigh and exhorting year begins on August 26. herself after wayward shots. “I was MONTREAL: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the Uniprix “I’m disappointed I didn’t win either tired or I got a little cramp,” Stadium during the ATP Rogers Cup. —AFP Wimbledon or Australia,” said Williams, Williams said. “I was like, ‘Come on, who is slated for one more hardcourt Serena, it’s only three games. Pull your- tuneup at Cincinnati next week. “I’m self together, sister.’” Nadal sends Djokovic packing always insatiable.” An on-court discussion with coach Cirstea, who had beaten three top-10 Darren Cahill at the changeover ener- MONTREAL: Spain’s Rafa Nadal handed Novak forehand winners as he drew level. 1-6 7-6(4) against wildcard and compatriot Vasek Djokovic another semi-final defeat when he beat With the audience roaring their approval at Pospisil. players en route to the final in Caroline gized Cirstea. She broke Williams at love the world number one at the Rogers Cup on every thrilling rally, Djokovic looked to have the “Im very happy at this moment,” said the Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova and Li Na as and held to narrow the gap to 3-2, but Saturday to set up a title decider against local momentum in the match as he continued to find world number 13 Raonic, who will move into the well as former world number one Jelena the magic didn’t last. favorite Milos Raonic. Nadal held off a surging success in going for his shots, keeping his oppo- world’s top 10 for the first time after reaching Jankovic, couldn’t pull off another Williams won the last three games to Djokovic to win 6-4 3-6 7-6(2) in a pulsating nent pinned on the baseline. the final. “It’s (top ten ranking) been a very upset, although Williams acknowledged pocket the set in 37 minutes. Another semi-final that resembled a heavyweight boxing But all the while Nadal showed off some important thing for me, a big objective.” the 23-year-old Romanian’s run had pep-talk from Cahill at 3-0 in the second showdown with the duo trading breathtaking magic of his own and it became clear that this Raonic needed all his superior experience to caught her attention. set couldn’t help Cirstea, her only flash winners. high-quality encounter, the 36th between the win through, as Pospisil, ranked 71st, fought The victory was Nadal’s second successive pair, would need a tiebreak to settle the issue. from a set down to nearly pull off an upset. “I know she’s so capable of winning of resistance coming when she saved a over Djokovic at this stage of a tournament fol- Nadal went up another gear in racing a 6-0 Raonic made the more assured start in front big matches,” Williams said. “And she’s first match point, only to smack a fore- lowing his epic five-set triumph on clay at the lead in the breaker but even in defeat Djokovic of a large and vocal crowd, basking in the knowl- had so many big upsets this week. I did- hand wide on the second.—AFP French Open in June. went down swinging. He saved two match edge that a Canadian winner was assured. “To beat Novak on any surface is very impor- points with winners before a forehand drifted A solitary break of serve was all that separat- tant,” Nadal said in a courtside interview. “His lev- long to hand the Spaniard a first hard court vic- ed the two in the opening set as Pospisil adopt- el is always high and you have to play well ... tory over his rival since 2010. ed an aggressive approach that produced mixed almost perfect to beat him.” “It was a very close match,” Djokovic told results. He capitalised on some sloppy play from Nadal made a flying start in front of a capaci- reporters. “There were very few points that Raonic to win the second set and force a decider ty crowd as Djokovic was unusually tentative decided the winner. “I had my chances. He had that went the distance. and struggled on serve. his chances. At the end he played better.” Both players traded winners from all parts of But the lull did not last long as the Serbian, Raonic had earlier advanced to his first the court before Raonic sealed victory as he two time defending champion, stormed back Masters series final when he recovered from a became the first Canadian in more than 50 years into the contest, unleashing some crunching mid-match slump to win a third set tiebreak 6-4 to reach the final.—Reuters Lin takes world title after Lee retires hurt

GUANGZHOU: Chinese superstar Lin Dan took the bad- minton world title for a fifth time yesterday after his arch rival Lee Chong Wei was stretchered off the court in the third game. The current world number one from Malaysia dropped to his haunches at 19-16 down and then tried to recover. But he had to retire from the match at 20-17 — leaving Lin, who is world and Olympic champion, to take the title 16-21, 21-13, 20-17. TORONTO: Rogers Cup champion Serena Williams of the United States poses “It would appear that he suffered some cramps and for a photo with runner-up Sorana Cirstea of Romania following the Rogers he has subsequently been taken to hospital,” said Gayle Cup women’s final at Rexall Centre. —AFP Alleyne, communications manager for badminton’s world body the BWF at a press conference after the match. Federer, Sharapova in Lee had been hoping to end a run of high-profile defeats at the hands of Lin-widely regarded as the game’s best-ever player-who beat him in the previous Cincinnati fitness race world title men’s singles final and in the two last Olympic finals. CINCINNATI: Roger Federer and Maria ing early in Canada as the third seed Lin, 29, known as “Super Dan”, was making his come- Sharapova face crucial tests of fitness while Rafael Nadal will be seeded back at the tournament with a controversial wildcard and form in Cincinnati this week with fourth just in front of Federer. place after a year on the sidelines to spend time with his the clock ticking down on their hopes With the US Open starting in two family. of adding to their US Open triumphs. weeks’ time, 2011 Cincinnati champion The two badminton legends put on a brilliant display GUANGZHOU: China’s Lin Dan poses with his winning trophy and medal for Federer, who has just turned 32, Sharapova is also battling a nagging in the first set in front of a packed Tianhe gymnasium in photos on the podium after defeating Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in their comes to the tournament as defending injury. In her case, it’s a hip problem the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. men’s single final match at the 2013 BWF World Championships.—AP champion but with his confidence suffered in her second round loss at dented by his shock second round exit Wimbledon to Portuguese qualifier, “Both Chong Wei and I did a good job-it’s a pity he at Wimbledon. Michelle Larcher De Brito. could not last until the end,” Lin said after the match. His world ranking is now at five, his It was an injury which forced “He got this cramp out there and it reminded me of my Luna Rossa sweeps Artemis lowest since 2003, and he is battling a Sharapova, without a title since training-when you have that, you cannot move at all. back injury which refuses to ease and Stuttgart in April, to sit out the Toronto From that moment we were not opponents any more. I SAN FRANCISCO: Italy’s Luna Rossa sailed Rossa helmsman Chris Draper said the which caused him to withdraw from tournament last week. Four-time Grand really wanted to help and I went over to ask if he was into the final of the America’s Cup chal- Italians were performing better now. the Montreal Masters last week. In his Slam champion Sharapova has hired OK. He didn’t want to give up.” lenger series on Saturday, completing a 4-0 “We’ve improved tons,” Draper said. desperation to remain a contender, the Jimmy Connors as her coach only Lin’s victory sealed a day in which China won only sweep over the grief-stricken Swedish syn- “We’ve all seen that the Kiwis are very, very Swiss has even started using a bigger weeks after splitting with Thomas two of a possible four medals after sweeping all the dicate Artemis. solid. These boats are pretty humbling. racquet, a move that has yet to con- Hogstedt and the pair have been train- titles at the last two world championships and at the Needing to win Saturday’s fourth race at Fingers crossed we can be as competitive vince his hero, Pete Sampras. ing for several days in Connors’ native London Olympics. San Francisco Bay to keep the best-of-sev- as possible.” Software billionaire Larry en semi-final series going, Artemis made a Ellison’s Oracle team won the Cup in 2010 “Roger’s forehand is his bread and Midwest. Sharapova will begin play in “If I had lost we would only have won one gold great start, taking the early lead with their and with it the right to set the rules and butter and if he’s thinking twice about the second round against either medal and it would have been embarrassing,” said Lin. it, that’s not a good thing,” Sampras American Sloane Stephens or a qualifi- high-tech 72-foot catamaran. choose the venue, the windy San Francisco “The good thing is I’m not the head coach.” But their joy was short-lived when they Bay, for this year’s competition. told US media. er. “It feels great to be back in Lin took an early lead against Lee, leaving the crowd But Federer needs something on Cincinnati,” Sharapova posted on were penalized for touching the Italian For Artemis, Saturday’s defeat marked gasping with an almost involuntary lightning reflex boat during the pre-start. The penalty led a the end of a tragic campaign. British which to focus to arrest his worrying Facebook. “Getting a good hit in mug- return at the net to go 5-3 up. The return was so quick slump. The 17-time Grand Slam title gy conditions.” Double Australian Open television cameraman to call the Swedish Olympic gold medalist Andrew “Bart” that he hardly seemed to know about it himself. team, which lost its teammate during a Simpson was killed in a training accident winner was beaten in the first round at champion Victoria Azaranka has also Lee got back on level terms but Lin got the better of Gstaad last month by Germany’s Daniel had a rough ride since withdrawing May training exercise, “jinxed.” on May 9. a titanic rally to go into the break leading 11-10. The Brands, his third loss of the summer before her Wimbledon second round Artemis landed two more penalties for The accident destroyed the Artemis against an opponent ranked outside match due to an ankle injury suffered two stayed neck and neck, showing off their best bad- sailing out of bounds during the race, boat and wing. The team had planned to the top 50. in the first round. minton-a nimble Lee leaping around the court and Lin effectively ending their hopes of winning sail a second catamaran but changes had He was defeated at Wimbledon by The Belarusian, who now lives in the moving fluidly often at full stretch to reach the and allowing Luna Rossa to cruise to victo- to be made to it, a new wing had to be Sergiy Stakhovsky and then lost in the same Californian beachside neighbour- Malaysian’s well-placed shots. ry by two minutes and 11 seconds. built, and the crew needed to feel safe Hamburg semi-finals to Argentine qual- hood as Sharapova, made a comeback Lee pulled ahead with Lin berating himself after put- With the win, Luna Rossa advanced to again. Consequently, the team skipped the ifier Federico Delbonis. His defeat to in Carlsbad, where she was runner-up ting a return long to go behind 14-18, and the the final of the Louis Vuitton Cup against round-robin stage and almost missed the Ukraine’s world number 116 to Samantha Stosur and also accepted Malaysian capitalised to take the first game. Emirates Team New Zealand. Their best-of- entire event. Stakhovsky brought to an end a run of a wild card into Toronto. Lin came out fighting in the second, romping to a 13 series, which will decide the challenger “It’s been a terrible period for the team,” 36 consecutive Grand Slam quarter- But after losing that final in merciless 11-1 lead with Lee leaving shots to go long to compete against defending champion Artemis skipper Iain Percy, Simpson’s team- final appearances. California she withdrew from Canada, that dropped just in. Oracle Team USA for the America’s Cup, mate and best friend, said. “We destroyed As a top-eight seed, five-time cham- complaining of a lower back injury. As the temperature soared in the stadium with the starts August 17. all our equipment. We had a huge amount The Kiwis easily defeated Luna Rossa in of work to do. “I’m still in disbelief about pion Federer starts in Cincinnati with a Azarenka and Sharapova take the sec- air conditioning seemingly off during the second game, bye and will face the winner from two- ond and third seedings behind world the round-robin preliminary series to go how well our team has done. For us to be the crowd fanned themselves furiously and Lee battled straight through to the final, but Luna out there racing was our victory.”—Reuters time finalist Mardy Fish and German number one Serena Williams. Poland’s to catch up, but Lin took the second 21-13. Philipp Kohlschreiber. Agnieskza Radwanska is seeded fourth Lee came out fighting in the third game with the “I lost some time but I was very ahead of China’s Li Na, Italian Sara temperature in the stadium still roasting hot. Lin winced motivated to put my Wimbledon loss Errani, Petra Kvitova of the Czech as he hit the net again to drop 4-8 behind. behind me. I didn’t really want to pull Republic and eight seeded Wimbledon But the defending champion battled back with preci- from Montreal but it gave me more winner Marion Bartoli. sion shots to the baseline, sailing past Lee to go into the time to come here well-prepared,” said The Frenchwoman had to retire after break 11-10 up. Lin went 19-16 up in the third with a Federer. one set in the Toronto third round with “Now I’m fit again mentally and an abdominal injury coupled with smash down the line and Lee crouched down on his motivated by this time of the year.” exhaustion after suffering with a ham- haunches. World number one Novak Djokovic string at Wimbledon and withdrawing Lee’s legs were sprayed by a doctor called onto the takes the top seeding ahead of from two summer hardcourt events in court, and he won the next point with lightning returns Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, California last month. before dropping to the floor again in the middle of the who went out in the third round at “It’s normal, I’m human. At the end next point. The crowd shouted his name in encourage- Montreal, a victim of Latvian Ernests of the day I can’t be winning after win- ment and Lin went over to his opponent’s side of the Gulbis. ning after winning without feeling at court to speak to him. SAN FRANCISCO: Luna Rossa Challenge of Italy goes through the wind- Spain’s David Ferrer will aim for his some point a kind of exhaustion,” said But the umpire announced the Malaysian was retir- ward marks during their America’s Cup challenger series semifinal sail- first summer hardcourt win after exit- Bartoli.—AFP ing injured at 20-17, leaving a shirtless Lin to celebrate ing race against Artemis Racing of Sweden. —AP while Lee was stretchered off.—AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 SPORTS Hearts lifted by Photo of the day derby win over Hibs

EDINBURGH: Crisis club Hearts were chance in the game and scored off it. handed a massive boost as they The first goal is always very important secured a vital 1-0 win over Edinburgh but the disappointing thing is we were rivals Hibernian in a fiercely contested in the ascendancy at that point.” match at Tynecastle. At Tynecastle, Hearts manager Gary Calum Paterson grabbed the only Locke made two changes from the goal of the match in the 71st minute side that lost to St Johnstone while to hand the beleaguered Hearts fans Hibs handed Rowan Vine his league something to cheer as their side starts debut for the club after he missed out to eat into the 15 points deduction through suspension last week. they began the season with as punish- The first real flashpoint of the derby ment for entering administration in happened in the 25th minute when a the summer. skirmish broke out after Jamie Hamill Hibs had been expected to go into clashed with Kevin Thomson with the first derby of the season as over- Scott Robinson and Vine picking up whelming favourites but the Easter yellow cards. Road club have had a terrible start to It took until the 32nd minute for the new campaign having lost all either side to get a shot on target but three of their competitive matches, Jamie MacDonald easily dealt with including a record 9-0 aggregate loss Vine’s drilled shot from the edge of the to Malmo in their Europa League qual- box. ifier. With both sides desperate to That spurred Hearts into life and impress, the match wasn’t short of Williams had to be at full stretch to passion and aggression, with four stop a fiercely driven 20 yard free-kick players on each side booked, but from Hamill. opportunities were few and far Hamill then exchanged a couple of between. passes with Jason Holt before trying It took until the half hour mark his luck with a shot from 25 yards out before a shot on target but things but Williams saved well. improved in the second half with Hibs Former Hearts player Fraser Mullen enjoying their best spell of the match then picked up a booking on his first before Paterson leapt to bullet a head- return to Tynecastle for a rash chal- The Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race in Colorado, USA. —www.redbull.com er past Ben Williams. The goal sealed lenge before Calum Paterson was the ‘Jambos’ their first derby win since shown a yellow card for his part in a March 2012 and heaps the pressure on mini-shoving match. under-fire Hibs boss Pat Fenlon. The second half started off in a Bell tolls for England Hearts manager Gary Locke was more positive fashion with James delighted with his side’s work rate. “I Collins fizzing a shot on the turn just thought we worked hard last week wide after out muscling the Hearts CHESTER-LE-STREET: Ian Bell’s third hundred of 20th hundred in 92 Tests, having faced 184 balls with five wickets for 71 runs. without having any real end product. defence. Williams then had to leap to this Ashes series rescued England from another with 10 boundaries in just over four hours. Rogers had added just nine when, pushing for- Today we were a little bit better in the pluck a rasping strike from Hamill out top-order collapse and left them well-placed at Earlier, England dismissed Australia for 270, the ward defensively to off-spinner Graeme Swann, he final third,” Locke said. “It was a great of the air as it headed towards the top stumps yesterday’s third day of the fourth Test at tourists held to a slender first innings lead of 32. was brilliantly caught off glove and pad for 110 by cross from Dylan McGowan and a corner. Chester-le-Street. England were 234 for five in their Australia resumed Sunday on 222 for five, with wicketkeeper Matt Prior, diving in front of the second innings, a lead of 202 runs, with Bell 105 great header from Calum and it was a The visitors were enjoying their Rogers 101 not out following the 35-year-old left- stumps. Umpire Tony Hill originally ruled not out not out and nightwatchman Tim Bresnan unbeaten handed opener’s maiden Test hundred on but England overturned his decision on review and goal worthy of winning any game.” best spell of the match when Paterson on four. Hibs boss Fenlon thought his side fired Hearts in front in the 71st minute. Saturday, made in the face of excellent seam bowl- Rogers, who batted for nearly six hours, was out They’d been in dire straits at 49 for three when ing from Stuart Broad, who finished the innings having faced 225 balls with 14 fours.—AFP had been unlucky to lose. “I thought Dylan McGowan sent over a perfect Bell, who earlier in his Test career was criticised for we were on top when they scored and cross from the right and Paterson rose not making runs when they were most needed, I don’t think there was too much above the Hibs defence to power came to the crease following a treble strike by fast between us in the game to be honest,” header past Williams and send the bowler Ryan Harris. Fenlon said. “I think they had one home fans wild.—AFP But a fourth-wicket partnership of 106 between Bell and Kevin Pietersen (44) checked Australia’s advance. Bell then added 66 with Jonny Bairstow (28) before the Yorkshireman was out shortly before stumps, caught behind off spinner Nathan Lyon. Having twice made 109 in England’s victories at Trent Bridge and Lord’s that left them 2-0 up ahead of the drawn third Test at Old Trafford that saw them retain the Ashes, Bell’s latest century gave the hosts hope of securing a win in this match that would see them take the five-match series out- right. Harris took three England top-order wickets for 18 runs in 24 balls. He first bowled Joe Root (two) with a superb seaming delivery that clipped the top of off stump. And, with conditions still overcast, he had England captain Alastair Cook, on 22, nicking a loose drive to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin. Jonathan Trott then gloved Harris and was well caught down the legside by a leaping Haddin for 23. CHESTER-LE-STREET: England’s Ian Bell (right) plays a shot, watched by Australia’s Brad Bell though late cut Peter Siddle for four and Haddin during the third day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match.—AFP played an even finer variant of the same shot, also for a boundary, against all-rounder Shane Watson. Pietersen ended the second session by cutting SCOREBOARD GERMANY: Schalke’s Peruvian striker Jefferson Farfan and Hamburg’s Turkish Siddle for four to leave England 123 for three at tea, midfielder Tolgay Arslan (right) vie for the ball during the German First Division with both their fourth-wicket batsmen 37 not out. CHESTER-LE-STREET: Scoreboard at stumps on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test between Bundesliga football match.—AFP Bell then cover-drove Harris for four in textbook England and Australia at Chester-le-Street yesterday: fashion and next ball another stylish boundary in the same region saw the 31-year-old Warwickshire England 1st Innings 238 (A Cook 51; N Lyon (2nb, 1w); Bresnan 19-3-63-1; Swann 18-5-48-2; Trott Schalke held in right-hander to fifty in exactly 100 balls with five 4-42) 3-0-10-0. fours. Australia found themselves a bowler down Australia 1st Innings (overnight: 222-5) England 2nd Innings six-goal thriller when Watson went off midway through his sev- C. Rogers c Prior b Swann 110 A. Cook c Haddin b Harris 22 enth over with a right hip/groin injury. D. Warner b Broad 3 J. Root b Harris 2 U. Khawaja c Prior b Broad 0 J. Trott c Haddin b Harris 23 BERLIN: Schalke 04 and Hamburg shared Ibisevic levelled just two minutes later Lyon though had Pietersen caught off a leading edge by Chris Rogers at short extra-cover. England M. Clarke c Cook b Broad 6 K. Pietersen c Rogers b Lyon 44 the points in a 3-3 thriller yesterday as for Stuttgart. S. Smith c Prior b Bresnan 17 I. Bell not out 105 were now 155 for four-a lead of 123 runs-but S. Watson c Prior b Broad 68 J. Bairstow c Haddin b Lyon 28 new-signings grabbed the limelight on Okazaki, who joined Mainz on July 1 Bairstow kept Australia at bay for more than an the opening weekend of the Bundesliga in a three-year deal after two years at B. Haddin lbw b Swann 13 T. Bresnan not out 4 hour. P. Siddle c Cook b Anderson 5 Extras (b4, lb2) 6 season. Stuttgart, and slotted home his team’s After a brief interruption for bad light, Bell cov- Both defending champions Bayern second when he converted a cross from R. Harris lbw b Broad 28 Total (5 wkts, 74 overs, 316 mins) 234 er-drove Harris before the paceman, from around N. Lyon lbw b Anderson 4 Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Root), 2-42 (Cook), 3-49 (Trott), Munich, who beat Moenchengladbach 3- Czech Republic defender Zdenek the wicket, had him fending at a steeply rising J. Bird not out 0 4-155 (Pietersen), 1 on Friday, and Borussia Dortmund, who Pospech before Meuller made it 3-1, 12 bouncer. Extras (b2, lb11, w1, nb2) 16 5-221 (Bairstow) won 4-0 at Augsburg on Saturday, picked minutes from time. Stuttgart’s Martin An unruffled Bell, who was admirably straight in Total (all out, 89.3 overs, 409 mins) 270 To bat: M Prior, S Broad, G Swann, J Anderson up wins on the opening weekend of the Harnik gave his side hope with eight defence, went into the 90s by off-driving Lyon Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Warner), 2-12 (Khawaja), 3-49 Bowling: Harris 20-1-74-3; Bird 17.3-5-45-0; Watson new season. Schalke’s new-signing minutes left to make it 3-2, but hosts down the ground for four. (Clarke), 4-76 (Smith), 5-205 (Watson), 6-224 6.3-1-22-0; Siddle 12-3-40-0; Lyon 17-2-46-2; Smith Adam Szalai scored the Royal Blues’ cru- Mainz hung on. Then a late cut two off Tasmania quick Jackson (Haddin), 7-233 (Rogers), 8-245 (Siddle), 9-258 1-0-1-0. cial third goal to share the points with On Saturday, Aubameyang, 24, Bird just evaded Australia captain Michael Clarke at (Lyon), 10-270 (Harris) Match position: England lead Australia by 202 runs Hamburg while Gabon forward Pierre- showed why Dortmund paid French a wide slip before a single next ball saw Bell to his Bowling: Anderson 25-8-65-2; Broad 24.3-7-71-5 with five second-innings wickets standing. Emerick Aubameyang marked his League Cup winners St Etienne 13 mil- Dortmund debut with a hat-trick. lion euros (US$17.3m) for him as he Mainz’s Shinji Okazaki of Japan and became the sixth player in Bundesliga Webb and Bosc dent Leverkusen’s South Korea star Son history to hit three goals on his debut in Heung-Min both also scored on their Borussia’s 4-0 win at Augsburg. Bulls play-off hopes respective debuts for their new clubs. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski Schalke took the lead at home to converted a penalty in the dying stages MANCHESTER: Brent Webb grabbed 80 points between them with Hamburg when Holland striker Klaas-Jan to complete Augsburg’s misery.South a vital try on his return as Catalan Castleford coming out on top 42-38 Huntelaar struck after just 84 seconds Korea’s Son also netted on his first com- Dragons put a dent in Bradford Bulls’ with Justin Carney at the double and before compatriot Rafael van der Vaart petitive appearance for Champions Super League play-off hopes, but Kirk Dixon kicking five goals. netted a 12th-minute penalty to level for League hopefuls Bayer Leverkusen in Thomas Bosc was the real late star at Gareth Hock was the pick of the the guests. their 3-1 win at home to Freiburg. Odsal. Webb, who played for New players on show though with four Striker Maximilian Beister produced a Hertha Berlin marked their return to Zealand Warriors in the NRL, touched tries but that was on a losing cause down in the second half along with for Widnes who also saw Frank bullet header on 24 minutes to put the top-flight after a year’s absence with Ian Henderson as Bosc’s 77th-minute Winterstein go over twice. Hamburg in front before Huntelaar lev- a stunning 6-1 rout of Eintracht drop goal sealed a 23-22 win. In the first game of Sunday after- elled right at the end of the first half Frankfurt. Full-back Webb was playing his noon Hull FC beat arch-rivals Hull KR making it 2-2 at the break. Colombia striker Adrian Ramos and first match in five months following for the second time this season- Ex-Dortmund defender Lasse Tunisia forward Sami Allagui each scored back surgery and only his fourth for Australian Jacob Miller touching Sobiech then headed the hosts ahead twice in the hammering at Berlin’s the Dragons, whom he switched to down in the 38-20 victory. just after half-time before Hungary’s Olympic Stadium while a first-half penal- from Leeds for the 2013 season. Miller scored Hull FC’s first try of Szalai, who joined Schalke from Mainz in ty from Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Bosc also kicked three goals as the match just before half-time to Brent Webb the summer, pounced on a mistake by Alex Meier was all the guests could Keith Lulia saw his two-try effort reduce Hull KR’s deficit to 8-6 after of Joel Monaghan, with two tries, and in ten Super League games for in- Hamburg goalkeeper Rene Adler on 72 muster. prove in vain as the Bulls were just Liam Salter’s earlier effort. Brett Hodgson, with one, did the form Huddersfield at the top of the minutes to share the points. Hanover 96 enjoyed a 2-0 win over edged out. While Catalan sit in sixth Hull FC were soon ahead after the damage with Micky Higham also table. Elsewhere on Friday, St Helens Earlier, fellow new-boy Okazaki net- Wolfsburg, who finished with nine men place, Bradford are currently outside break and a double from Joe Arundel touching down for the Wolves in the utility back Jonny Lomax scored 14 ted in Mainz 05’s 3-2 home win over his after both midfielder Maximilian Arnold the top eight that advance to the and additional tries from Jamie Shaul, first half. points as the Saints defeated base- ex-club VfB Stuttgart-who he left last and Swiss defender Timm Klose were play-offs, four points shy of Hull KR, Richard Whiting and Tom Briscoe saw Chris Bridge and Chris Riley fol- ment boys London Broncos 38-10, month. sent off. following their latest defeat. them ease past their rivals. lowed Monaghan’s lead in scoring Francis Meli also contributing a dou- Mainz picked up three points when Hoffenheim were held to a 2-2 draw The Bulls need to win their final Meanwhile Warrington Wolves are after the break with Warrington mov- ble. And Leeds Rhinos were even big- Germany midfielder Nicolai Mueller net- at home to Nuremberg while Werder three regular season games to stand refusing to let Huddersfield Giants ing up to second after Huddersfield’s ger winners, defeating Salford City ted goals either side of Okazaki’s 65th- Bremen edged newly-promoted a chance of breaking into play-offs runaway at the top of the Super defeat of Wigan Warriors. Reds 42-16 with Kallum Watkins at minute strike. Eintracht Braunschweig 1-0 with Austria while further down the table Widnes League table with a 26-14 victory The Giants won that contest 30-12 the double and 2012 Golden Boot Mueller scored his first after just 14 midfielder Zlatko Junuzovic hitting the and Castleford played out a thriller. over Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on on Friday night with Aaron Murphy winner Kevin Sinfield kicking seven The Vikings and Tigers racked up Saturday. The Australian partnership scoring in either half for a ninth win goals.—AFP minutes, but Bosnia striker Vedad 82-minute winner. —AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 SPORTS Hoffenheim’s disallowed goal raises technology issue

BERLIN: A controversially disallowed goal would help towards a fair game,” he said. goal-line technology until at least 2015 the camera-based technology when it Wembley Stadium for the Community in their opening Bundesliga match left Hoffenheim did score a second goal in despite being at the heart of major dis- kicks off on August 17. Shield between Premier League champi- Hoffenheim fuming on Saturday and trig- the second half but squandered their lead puted goal incidents. Meanwhile, having successfully per- on Manchester United and FA Cup winner gered renewed calls for goal-line technol- to draw 2-2. “Whenever people have to A disputed goal is part of English and suaded FIFA to introduce goal-line tech- Wigan. The system, which uses 14 cam- ogy in Germany. decide there can be mistakes,” Kinhoefer German soccer folklore after Geoff Hurst’s nology, the English Football Association eras, sends a signal inside a second to the Hoffenheim, leading Nuremberg 1-0, told reporters, admitting he took a wrong shot crashed down from the underside of now wants cameras to be allowed to set- referee’s watch and ear-piece indicating looked to have scored a second on the decision. the bar and was ruled to have crossed the tle other contentious situations in games. that the ball has crossed the line. “I think stroke of halftime when Kevin Volland “This was one such mistake. We refer- line before bouncing out during New FA chairman Greg Dyke says it is a it’s inevitable there will be more use of skillfully chipped the ball over goalkeeper ees would welcome not having to deal England’s 4-2 World Cup final victory over “no-brainer” that referees should be per- video technology to help referees.” Dyke Raphael Schaefer and into the goal. with this but that is not the case, so we West Germany in 1966. mitted to defer to video replays for penal- just doesn’t want the flow of matches Replays showed that the ball landed have to take the decision and today it was At the 2010 World Cup it was England ty and offside decisions. affected. well behind the goal-line before bounc- wrong.” who saw a goal disallowed in their 4-1 While England is just one of the 209 “You always have to weigh off - how ing back out and into play, Nuremberg The disallowed goal also triggered loss to Germany despite the ball crossing FIFA members, its opinions on rule- much does it slow the game, how much players turned away in disappointment calls from Nuremberg players to intro- well over the line. changes carry more weight as a member does it spoil the game and the rest of it?” and Volland was on his way to celebrate duce the technology needed to avoid World soccer’s ruling body FIFA, which of the sport’s closed rule-making panel. Dyke said. “But over time, it’s bound to when referee Thorsten Kinhoefer waved such mistakes. bowed to pressure and approved the use The International Football Association happen. Refereeing is getting harder and play on. “If there was technical help then that of goal-line technology last year, chose a Board only approved goal-line technolo- harder... and anything that helps the ref- “For the 2-0 (lead) that wasn’t, I cannot would be a help for the referees,” said system produced by German-based gy after FIFA President Sepp Blatter eree should be looked at.” say too much,” Hoffenheim coach Markus Nuremberg keeper Schaefer. “This is not GoalControl for this year’s Confederations reversed his long-standing opposition to Particularly when it comes to awarding Gisdol told reporters. “The ball was in but about making them look bad. He took a Cup and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. it following the 2010 World Cup. penalties and spotting dives. “I think (for) I cannot change that decision, can I? decision to the best of his abilities.” England’s Premier League will become Hawk-Eye’s camera-based system penalty kicks is a no-brainer at some “If this comes (technology) then that Germany has ruled out adopting any the first domestic competition to adopt made its European debut yesterday at stage,” Dyke said.—AP Real blank Inter 3-0

ST. LOUIS: After yet another excuse.” Inter Milan tested Real impressive display to finish its US Madrid backup goalie Diego Lopez tour, Real Madrid headed for the several times in the second half, airport confident it’s ready for the including two good chances from season. Another highlight goal Alvarez and one rifled over the from Cristiano Ronaldo led the way crossbar by Rodrigo Palacio, the in a dominant preseason finale team’s leading scorer last season. with a 3-0 victory over Inter Milan Mazzarri judged it a worthy effort on Saturday. against Real Madrid, which also “I’m very happy with this team, changed coaches in an effort to with these players,” new coach break Barcelona’s hold on the Carlo Ancelotti said. “They have Spanish League. He thought Inter incredible ability, all the guys.” Milan, which was 3-3-2 in the pre- Real Madrid visited three cities season, could have made it a one- for the first time with previous goal game. stops in Miami and Phoenix. They “Real Madrid is definitely a great escaped the finale injury-free, too. team,” Mazzarri said through an “Not only here, but in every stadi- interpreter. “They could be one of um we found a very good atmos- the first, second, or third teams in phere and local support was fan- Europe or the world, and I’m happy tastic,” Ancelotti said. “The soccer in with the result. America is improving quickly.” “I’m not happy with the result, Kaka’s second-effort header but I’m happy with our team’s per- started the scoring in the 11th formance overall.” Inter Milan is minute for Real Madrid, which was coming off an injury-plagued sea- 6-0-1 in the preseason and allowed son in which it failed to make the one or fewer goals in all but one of European tournament for the first them. Play was interrupted for sev- time in 15 years eral minutes in the second half “Obviously, we know they’re a when several fans dashed onto the very strong, competitive team,” field to shake hands with or even Mazzarri said through a translator. hug Real Madrid players. “Yet, we had six or seven goal-scor- The delay came right after a cor- ing opportunities.” ner kick deflected into the net off Ronaldo played the first half defender Ricardo Alvarez in the and made it 2-0 in the 38th minute 68th minute to make it 3-0. when he took a pass from The attendance of 54,184 was MIAMI: Cristiano Ronaldo No. 7 of Real Madrid drives to the goal Casemiro in the area in stride and the largest ever for a soccer game in this file photo.—AFP ripped a one-timer past diving in St. Louis, though about 13,000 goalie Samir Handanovic. It was his shy of capacity at the Edward Louis is definitely on their radar was rolled up and removed earlier sixth goal of the preseason. Jones Dome. It topped standing- screen,” said Frank Viverito, presi- in the week and 400 truckloads of “That was a fantastic goal,” WASHINGTON: AS Roma’s forward Eric Lamela (top right) jumps for the room attendance of more than dent of the St. Louis Sports sod from nearby Columbia, Ill., Ancelotti said. “It was not easy to header against Chelsea FC players in second half action during a friendly 48,000 in May for Manchester City’s Commission. were installed. “It was not the best shoot on one touch. And don’t for- match.—AFP 4-3 come-from-behind victory over More fans dashed onto the field but I think we didn’t have a prob- get the pass, which was good.” Chelsea at Busch Stadium. after the game ended, testing the lem to play,” Ancelotti said. Three days earlier, Ronaldo Lukaku’s helps Chelsea Both organizers, the St. Louis depth of security staffing, and per- Inter Milan coach Walter scored twice in the title game vic- Cardinals and the St. Louis haps their desire to see some of Mazzarri said Rodrigo Palaco strug- tory over Chelsea in the Guinness to 2-1 victory over Roma Convention & Visitors Commission, the game, too. gled with footing at times but International Championship Cup, are hopeful the city will become a Neither team had issues with pointed out conditions were the including a free kick looped over WASHINGTON: Even with a recovering won all three of their friendlies against regular stop. the temporary grass surface. The same for both clubs and didn’t defenders that then curled just Frank Lampard, Chelsea looks potent Italian clubs in the United States, “I would assure you that St. St. Louis Rams’ artificial turf surface “really want to use that as an under the crossbar.—AP heading into the English Premier defeating Inter Milan and AC Milan ear- League season. lier this month before falling 3-1 to Lampard and Romelu Lukaku scored Real Madrid on Wednesday. in the second half to lead Chelsea to a Lampard sat out the first two match- 2-1 victory over Roma in the final es before playing the first half against friendly of its pre-season American Real Madrid. Chelsea created more tour before its Aug. 18 opener at Hull chances throughout Saturday’s match City. and was rewarded in the closing Lampard, who has been recovering moments when Hazard rounded the from an Achilles injury this summer, Roma defense on the left side and scored on a 20-yard strike inside the drove a shot into goalkeeper Morgan left post to level the score in the 61st de Sanctis’ body. minute after Eric Lamela’s opportunis- The rebound fell to Demba Ba, who tic 21st minute goal put Roma ahead. “I found Lukaku in front of the net for the find it hard to put a percentage on it,” game-winner. Roma, playing its last Lampard, the club’s all-time leading friendly of a three-match North scorer, said of his fitness. American tour, had previously defeated “I feel good. We’ve had a good, the Major League Soccer All-Stars and strong preseason now, lots of games, the MLS club Toronto FC. The club lots of training. I think we’re ready. opens its Serie A season at Livorno on We’ll be ready next week.” The Blues Aug. 25.—AP Falcao on target for Monaco

PARIS: Radamel Falcao scored on his Ligue 1 debut as Monaco celebrated their return to the top flight with a 2-0 win at Girondins de Bordeaux on Saturday. Monaco splashed out over 150 million euros ($200.27 million)on transfers including 64 million on Colombia striker Falcao, who cleverly poked the ball home five minutes after Emmanuel Riviere had opened the scor- ing in the 82nd minute. After talismanic striker Lisandro Lopez had bid farewell to fans and team mates, Alexandre Lacazette netted a double to give Olympique Lyonnais a 4-0 home win against Nice. Lisandro is joining Qatar club Al Gharafa after four years at Lyon, but Lacazette showed he was willing to make sure the Argentine PORTUGAL: Porto’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Super Cup football match against VSC Guimaraes at Aveiro City would be quickly forgotten by putting his Stadium. —AFP side on top of the standings with goals either side of the break. After four years in Ligue 2, Nantes beat Bastia 2-0 at home. Centre back Uros Spajic, Porto claim Super Cup who joined Toulouse from Red Star. Belgrade, experienced a Kafkaesque Ligue 1 debut when he was sent off for a foul in the box that PORTUGAL: First half goals from Fonseca with a commanding per- packed Aveiro stadium were treat- Colombia striker Martinez fired in a was clearly committed by team mate Steeve Lica, Jackson Martinez and Lucho formance. ed to a series of flowing attacking textbook header. Yago in a 3-0 defeat at Valenciennes. Gonzalez handed champions Porto They started all guns blazing, plays from Porto that also made the Just before the halftime whistle, an easy 3-0 win over cup holders scoring with their first chance most of some lax defending. Argentine captain Gonzalez buried FRANCE: Bordeaux’s French defend- On Friday, champions Paris St Germain failed to shine in a 1-1 draw at Montpellier Vitoria de Guimaraes in Aveiro to through forward Lica, a new sign- Guimaraes, who had shocked the third with a sweet first-time vol- er Marc Planus (right) vies with with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani, lift the Portuguese Super Cup on ing from Estoril, who smashed a Benfica with a 2-1 win in the Cup ley to earn Porto an inspiring start Monaco’s Colombian forward who form one of the most formidable strike Saturday. Porto seized their fifth tap-in just five minutes into his final in May, never looked like a to the season. The Portuguese Radamel Falcao during a French pairings in Europe, unable to find the back of consecutive Super Cup and first tro- debut. threat and were punished with the Premier League kicks off next week- League football match.—AFP the net.—Reuters phy under new coach Paulo The almost 30,000 fans at the second goal after 17 minutes when end.—Reuters Serena races Bell tolls to eighth for England title of year in Toronto

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MOSCOW: (From right) Britain’s James Dasaolu, France’s Christope Lemaitre, Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade, USA’s Justin Gatlin, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Kemar Bailey-Cole and Jamaica’s Nesta Carter start in the men’s 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships. — AP Bolt dazzles in the rain Jamaican superstar reclaims 100m crown, Russia wins first gold

MOSCOW: Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt reclaimed his 100 stride passed 2005 world champion Justin Gatlin to win in legs coming on my right side!” added Gatlin, whose relations Germany’s Michael Schrader took silver (8,670), with Damian metres world title yesterday and moved one title closer to 9.77 seconds — another Jamaican Nesta Carter was third. with Bolt have not been the warmest. Warner of Canada claiming bronze (8,512). American legend Carl Lewis’s record world championship haul Bolt, ever the perfectionist, felt a little underwhelmed by While more is expected of Bolt there is also more for the “I felt good today,” said Eaton, described by Jamaican sprint of eight. his performance despite it coming in pretty heavy rain with home crowd to look forward to after their athletics pin-up girl king Usain Bolt after his Olympic win in London last year as The 26-year-old 100m and 200m world record holder — lightning bolts appropriately flashing around the stadium. Yelena Isinbayeva qualified for the women’s pole vault final. the best athlete in the world. “I won the gold-the only medal who also has six Olympic titles — can equal that mark if he “I am happy but I wanted to do better,” said Bolt. “My legs The cheers that greeted Ivanov will be nothing compared in decathlon that I didn’t have (at the worlds). Now I have retains his 200m title and helps odds on favorites Jamaica win were sore after the semi-finals, I don’t know why, but the to those that will ring out should the Russian athletics icon everything. It was my goal, what I was putting in all that train- the 4x100m relay next weekend. world record wasn’t on so I came out just to win. win her third outdoor world title on Tuesday. ing for.” But there will be no quick exit back to the United Bolt’s presence helped boost the crowd in no uncertain “Back in Jamaica, they do not expect less than that from The 31-year-old two-time Olympic champion has suggest- States for Eaton, who recently got married to Canadian hep- terms after three successive sessions of low numbers and the me. They always expect me to dominate.” Gatlin, who gra- ed she will retire after these championships on home turf and tathlete Brianne Theisen. home crowd were also rewarded with the host nation’s first ciously went up and hugged Bolt and shook his hand after- at a stadium where she won her first ever title of any worth. “Tomorrow, I’ll be in the stands, watching my wife Brianne gold in the shape of 20-year-old Aleksandr Ivanov. He strolled wards, was left rueing his own poor run-in to the line. However, the former gymnast once again cast doubt on compete,” he said. Eaton produced a solid second day of per- to victory in the 20km walk. While Bolt rolled on to six titles, “The last 30 metres I kind of got long in my legs, I didn’t that. “I do not think about the end of my career as I’m a formances, overcoming a fright as he heavily clipped his sec- two women celebrated their third world crown, American execute well,” said Gatlin, who bounced back from a four-year Gemini, the most easily changing sign of the zodiac,” said ond hurdle in the opening 110m hurdles before recovering to Brittney Reese in the long jump and Ethiopian distance runner doping ban to claim Olympic bronze in London last year. Isinbayeva. finish in a leading 13.72sec. Tirunesh Dibaba in the 10,000 metres. America collected a “What I’ve been working on is to attack the track, I went Meanwhile, Ashton Eaton of the United States added the The American’s best of 45.00m in the discus saw him bank second gold in the decathlon as Ashton Eaton added the out there to compete in the last half of the race instead of run- world decathlon title to his Olympic crown in a dominant dis- another 767pts for 6,280, as Schrader moved into second. world crown to his Olympic gold last year and made up for his ning a technical race and that’s why I got silver instead of the play at the World Athletics Championships. Eaton then cleared 5.20m in the pole vault and threw a best of silver in these championships in 2011. gold. Eaton, who won silver in Daegu two years ago, finished the 64.83m in the javelin before clocking 4min 29.80sec in the Bolt, though, was as usual the star turn and having hit his “I thought I had it for a second but then I saw these long gruelling two-day 10-discipline event with 8,809 points. final 1500m. — Agencies

LONDON: Manchester United’s players celebrate their win against Wigan Athletic at the end of their English FA Community Shield soccer match at Wembley Stadium. — AP Man United clinch Community Shield

LONDON: New Manchester United manager David The 50-year-old Scot’s attention will now turn to Championship at the first attempt. er into the bottom-left corner from the Frenchman’s There was little spark to United’s play, but in the Moyes put a testing pre-season behind him as his next Sunday’s Premier League opener at Swansea “All in all, we’re disappointed to lose the game, cross. 59th minute they took the game beyond Wigan with side beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 in the Community City, but the Rooney questions are unlikely to sub- but in spells we showed we could play,” said Wigan Leon Barnett had to be alert to prevent Welbeck a second goal. Shield at a sun-soaked Wembley yesterday. side while the striker’s future remains unclear. manager Owen Coyle. “We’ll take lessons from from making it 2-0 from debutant Wilfried Zaha’s low A patient move culminated in Welbeck slipping a The successor to the legendary Alex Ferguson Moyes showed signs of annoyance in his post- today-there’s one or two things we can learn from- centre, but United received a setback in the 16th pass to Van Persie on the edge of the box, and the had to endure transfer market frustration and specu- match press conference, accusing journalists of writ- and move forward.” For his first official outing in the minute when Rafael had to hobble off with an injury. former Arsenal man shifted the ball onto his left foot lation surrounding the future of Wayne Rooney dur- ing “untruths” about Rooney’s situation and repeat- United dug-out, Moyes aligned his new charges in a Chris Smalling came on but almost made a disas- before dispatching a shot that struck James Perch to ing a disappointing run of two wins in seven friendly ing his stance that the 27-year-old is “not for sale”. fluid 4-3-3 formation in which the peerless Ryan trous start when he let Stephen Crainey’s hopeful leave Carson wrong-footed. games. Michael Carrick, United’s man of the match, heralded Giggs, now a player-coach, was the most advanced chipped pass bounce over him, which enabled Zaha departed soon after, following an enterpris- His luck changed in the traditional curtain-raiser his side’s improvement, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: “We central midfielder. Van Persie led the line, dovetailing Wigan debutant James McClean to drill a cross ing if rough-edged display, while Giggs was granted to the English season, however, as Robin van Persie looked a lot better today. We were in control of the with Danny Welbeck, and it took the Dutchman, across the six-yard box. a standing ovation, as well as a round of applause scored a goal in each half to give Moyes his first game, and we felt we could score.” scorer of 30 goals last season, just six minutes to Welbeck worked Wigan goalkeeper Scott Carson from Moyes, as he made way for Anderson. piece of silverware at the helm of the English giants. Three months on, meanwhile, from their shock open his account for 2013-14. after a neat turn and shot, but Coyle’s side finished Belatedly, United turned on the style, Barnett sliding “I class that as another piece of silverware for Sir Alex win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Wigan He sprayed a pass wide to Patrice Evra on the left the half strongly, with Barnett unable to keep his in to clear an Evra cross following a slick one-touch really. I was in charge today, but the ones going for- showed enough quality to suggest they are well and with Giggs’ run distracting the Wigan defence, header down after Emmerson Boyce turned Ben move, and while there were no further goals, Moyes ward will be down to me,” Moyes said. placed to bounce back from relegation to the Van Persie had time and space to direct a firm head- Watson’s free-kick back across goal. had already passed his first test. — AFP US, EU car industries getting back on track Page 25

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WILMINGTON: In this July 25, 2013 photo, trucks move into the container terminal at the Port of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC. The government reports how much wholesale businesses adjusted their stockpiles in June and how much they collected in sales on Friday. —AP Sterling, bonds to reconnect with UK data Economic numbers to hold sway over pound and gilts LONDON: Recent forecast-busting UK eco- 5.6 percent against the euro. Low interest He said the BoE would consider raising “We expect a partial re-coupling to drive target, at 2.9 percent, and unlikely to fall nomic numbers have had a muted impact rates make a currency less attractive and rates if its forecasts showed inflation at 2.5 sterling higher against the euro in the sharply if the economy picks up further. on the currency and bond markets, but that keep bond yields anchored. percent or more in 18-24 months, if low remainder of 2013.” That would give Carney little option but to is likely to change now the Bank of England On Wednesday, Carney said rates would rates threatened financial stability, or if That re-coupling with data will hold true tighten policy. has tied its “forward guidance” on interest stay at record low levels of 0.5 percent until medium-term inflation expectations rose for bonds too. “The bond market is back to “Given the broad-based momentum in rates to unemployment. the jobless rate fell to 7 percent from the significantly. This will put the focus squarely the fundamental game of data watching, the economy, the next move in UK policy After improving data such as July’s jump current 7.8 percent - a process he said could on economic data. A raft of UK indicators, something that has been sorely lacking seems at least as likely to be a tightening in services sector activity and a steady rise take three years. from consumer prices and retail sales for throughout this extended period of quanti- than a loosening, even if it does not take in house prices, further improvements, “It was quite liberating that the subject July to the monthly jobs report, will test this tative easing, central bank watching and place for some time,” Ladha added. which many anticipate, could see sterling of forward guidance has now been dealt theory in the coming week. euro crisis,” Standard Life said in a note. Rate The renewed focus on data will also see rise and bonds fall, as markets price in rate with,” said Lutz Karpowitz, currency strate- UK unemployment for June is forecast to markets are pricing in the probability of the volatility rise in the British pound, with hikes sooner than previously. That in turn gist at Commerzbank. “Sterling is now likely remain steady at 7.8 percent. But with the first 25 basis-point increase in Bank rate in steady demand for short-dated options that could weigh on UK stocks, analysts say. to benefit from positive macro data in the economy recovering, some say the jobless late 2015, a year before the late-2016 date allow investors to hedge against sharp The major driver for much of this year future.” rate could drop to 7 percent sooner than suggested by Carney’s guidance. They are swings around important economic indica- has been expectations that the BoE under Much to the disappointment of many in Carney suggested. also pricing in approximately 75 bps and 50 tors, as happens with the U.S. monthly pay- new governor Mark Carney would issue the bond market and those positioned for a “Unemployment may be well clear of the bps of hikes in 2016 and 2017, respectively, rolls reports. “Volatility over that specific unprecedented guidance that interest rates weaker pound, Carney did not pledge to current threshold, but as it gets closer to according to BNP Paribas strategist Shahid event, the jobless rate, will be higher,” said would stay low. That goes a long way to keep rates low for a specific period. Instead that level, the risk of higher rates at some Ladha. Saeed Amen, currency strategist at Nomura. explaining why the pound is 4 percent low- he surprised markets by introducing what point will increase,” said Adam Cole, head of Bond investors will be concerned about “So you are likely to see options more er against the dollar at $1.5525 and down analysts called “knockout clauses”. currency strategy at RBC Capital Markets. inflation, given it is already running above expensive.” — Reuters Bundesbank report on Greece raises pressure on Merkel

BERLIN: German opposition par- aid, or debt relief, despite conflict- before the Sept. 22 election. ties accused Chancellor Angela ing views from experts, including In early June the IMF admitted Merkel yesterday of lying before at the International Monetary that mistakes had been made in elections next month about the Fund (IMF). the first Greek bailout, sealed in risks of a new bailout for Greece, Opposition politicians seized May 2010, drawing a rebuke from after a magazine reported the on the report, with Social the European Commission. Bundesbank expects it will need Democrat budget expert Carsten In particular, the IMF said inter- more European aid in early 2014. Schneider accusing Merkel of national lenders should have con- Der Spiegel quoted an internal lying to ordinary Germans due to sidered restructuring Greece’s pri- document prepared by the fears of an election backlash. vately-held debt in 2010. Instead, German central bank as saying “There will be a rude awaken- they waited two years to do so, a that Europe “will certainly agree a ing after the election,” Schneider delay which allowed private new aid programme for Greece” said in a statement. “By disputing investors to sell their Greek bonds by early next year at the latest. the need for additional aid for and shift the burden to euro zone The Bundesbank, which Greece, the Chancellor is lying to governments and their taxpayers. declined comment, also people before the election.” A paper published by the described the risks associated The finance ministry declined Peterson Institute for NEW YORK: In this April 9, 2013, file photo, Customers shop at a JC Penney store, in New York. Activist investor Bill Ackman said Friday, he has lost confidence in JC Penney’s board and its chairman should be replaced. Penney with the existing aid package for comment on the report. As International Economics earlier Chairman Thomas Engibous fired back and called Ackman’s comments inaccurate. — AP Greece as “extremely high”, Europe’s largest economy, Germany this month is also critical, describ- according to the report, and said has the largest exposure to Greece, ing European taxpayers as “the the approval last month of a 5.8 which has received two European main holder of Greek sovereign Deutsche Telekom profit up billion euro ($7.7 billion) aid Union/IMF bailouts totalling 240 risk”. installment to Athens had been billion euros ($320 billion). “There is no private ‘buffer’ left FRANKFURT: Telephone company financial items such as interest, taxes pared with a loss of 557,000 in the year- “politically motivated”. The loan package is due to at this point that could protect Deutsche Telekom AG said net profit and depreciation would now come in at ago quarter. The company, headquar- The report could not come at a expire at the end of 2014, mean- the European taxpayer from the increased 10 percent in the second 17.5 billion euros, down from the earlier tered in Bonn, Germany, also grew its worse time for Merkel, who is ing Greece must be able to fund consequences of a deterioration quarter to 530 million euros ($704 mil- estimate of 18.4 billion for the full-year. customer numbers in its home base. favoured to win a third term in itself on the capital markets by of the crisis,” the paper says. lion) and said its US business was The figure includes mobile provider “We are winning droves of customers the parliamentary election but then to avoid the need for addi- In recent months European adding “droves” of new customers as its MetroPCS, which merged with on both sides of the Atlantic,” CEO Rene could fall short of the votes she tional aid. leaders, including Merkel, have operations there rebounded. Telekom’s US business in May to form T- Obermann said in a statement. “Our The company cut its profit target for Mobile US, Inc, based in Bellevue, strategy is bearing fruit: We are in the needs to retain power with her Bernd Lucke, the head of a new praised the work of the Greek the year due to the extra spending on Washington. The company said it had middle of a massive turnaround in the preferred partner, the business- anti-euro party called the government in delivering on the marketing and other expenses tied with “convincingly reversed the trend” in new United States and we want to carry on friendly Free Democrats. “Alternative for Germany”, reforms that are a condition of its the increase in business in the US, but US business by adding 688,000 cus- along this successful course. We are pre- Aware that German voters are accused Merkel’s centre-right bailout. But the Bundesbank, added it was willing to pay those costs tomers under branded contract plans, pared to spend more on high-value sceptical about more bailouts, she government of “throwing sand in according to Der Spiegel, to broaden its business there. the most lucrative kind for phone com- growth this year than previously has repeatedly played down sug- the eyes” of voters by refusing to described Athens’ performance as It said 2013 earnings excluding panies, in the April-June quarter com- planned.” —AP gestions Greece may require extra admit the truth about Greece “hardly satisfactory”. —Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 BUSINESS Some Egypt businesses thrive in crush of economic downturn Access to credit and foreign currency dries up

CAIRO: Egypt’s smaller companies have strug- “The other story is that given uncertainties making it the biggest extruded feed maker in gled since the uprising that pushed aside Hosni about the economy and the strength of the Egypt’s rapidly growing market, Mansour said. Mubarak in 2011. But in a few corners of the Egyptian pound, people are moving to real Hammam Elabd, chief executive of Western economy, businesses are doing just fine. estate as a sort of safe haven investment,” Mechatronics, a maker of industrial scales, con- Against a background of unrest, access to Gargour said. Lecico’s net profit jumped 28 per- veyor belts and other factory products, also says credit and foreign currency has dried up. cent year-on-year to 16.3 million Egyptian credit has been a concern. Government officials have stopped taking deci- pounds in the first quarter of 2013, while rev- Before the 2011 uprising, smaller companies sions and security has all but disappeared from enue climbed 15 percent to 331.9 million were rarely asked to provide letters of guarantee the streets. pounds. Hussien Mansour, chief executive of when buying goods on instalment, but now it is Factories and workshops have been hit by Aller Aqua Egypt, a maker of extruded feed pel- standard. And before, the bank would typically interruptions in subsidised diesel and gasoline lets for fish farms, says the business environment demand a down payment of 30 to 40 percent. and by regular power outages as the govern- has become insufferable. Now they are asking for 100 percent, Elabd said. ment runs low on the dollars it needs to import “Egypt’s currency problem makes it harder to “The impact has been tremendous. Sales petroleum products from abroad. import,” Mansour said. “The diesel shortage is have gone down, expenses have gone up, and Angry workers routinely shut down plants hurting production. Wages are rising and securi- financing of the basic things that you buy and and block ports. Gross domestic product grew ty on roads has become a problem.” sell has been a problem,” he said. This has cut at an annualised rate of just 2.3 percent in the As the government borrows to finance a into Elabd’s sales, but he has found an alterna- NEW YORK: In this Friday, June 29, 2012 file photo, specialists Frank Masello, left, and nine months to end-March, well below the 6 per- steadily growing budget deficit, private borrow- tive to the home market. John T. O’Hara work on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York cent a year thought necessary to absorb new ers are being crowded out. Banks are giving “If not for our contracts outside Egypt it shortly before the closing bell. Global stock markets were choppy Friday after China entrants to the labour force. fewer loans, demanding more rigorous guaran- would have been worse,” said Elabd, who said he reported improved but still tepid economic data. — AP But for many in the food production, building tees and setting more conditions. They now typi- had turned in particular to the market in Libya. supply and other businesses, even though the cally charge 18 percent interest on loans, plus The foreign sales have helped Elabd skirt the economy may have slowed, people keep administrative costs and fees, Mansour said. problem of foreign currency for imports that has US stocks slide, end demanding services. “Last year we had in sales The lack of access to credit means businesses hurt many other companies. volume terms and in value terms our best-ever have to prepay with cash, which ties up capital The government tightened access to foreign year in the Egyptian market, and this year will be and is painful for companies whose products currency after a run on the pound in December, down for the week even better,” said Taher Gargour, managing have an expiry date. with priority given to importers of commodities NEW YORK: Friday was the ho-hum cap- reached its highs for the year. The S&P 500 director of sanitary ware and tile-maker Lecico “The collection time that used to take a week defined as essential, such as basic foods. stone to a ho-hum week in the stock mar- is up 19 percent for the year. Egypt. can now take two months. This is affecting very But even importers of these commodities ket as unimpressive earnings kept investors “There’s no specific culprit here, but the “We’re selling more at higher prices than big companies as well as small companies,” he who were eligible for currency at the official rate feeling wary and news about the US econo- market seems to be tired,” said Robbert Van we’ve done in any year, even the best years of said. Yet this hasn’t stopped Aller Aqua, an have had to buy some of their currency on the my left them uninspired. Batenburg, director of market strategy at the Mubarak economy when overall GDP growth Egyptian-Danish partnership, from taking black market, said Mansour of Aqua Aller. All three major indexes ended lower, Newedge in New York. was at its peak.” advantage of the economic downturn to build a Even then banks keep demanding new docu- and almost everything about the day Comments this week from Federal At a time when mainstream contractors were new factory in Sixth of October City west of ments. “Companies must provide customs docu- screamed summer. Trading was light and Reserve officials also make it seem likely suffering for lack of business, Lecico has been Cairo. “Lots of contractors are suffering because ments to banks. Companies are allowed to with- earnings season was nearly over. The only that the Fed will soon rein in its stimulus supplying toilets and tiles to small and individ- the market is bad. Many have suspended opera- draw a maximum $30,000 a day, so it can take major economic news the government measures, which are meant to prop up the ual builders who were taking advantage of a tions,” Mansour said. Egypt is a world leader in two weeks or more to complete a sizeable released was wholesale inventories, and economy and stock market. Some investors breakdown in government zoning rules. tilapia farming, mostly on the Nile Delta, where import purchase,” Mansour said. that’s hardly a closely watched indicator. worry that yanking off the Fed Band-Aid Across the country, skylines have turned fish are typically reared in flooded rice fields. “We have problems convincing foreign Those still at work remarked on the differ- will reveal an economy that can’t stand on brick-red as people add illegal floors and build Aller Aqua’s 40 permanent staff and 40 tempo- investors to work with us or to finance what we ence that just a week made - the S&P 500 its own. concrete and fired-brick buildings on agricultur- rary workers use imported soy, corn, fish meal import from them or to allow us to pay later in and the Dow Jones industrial average both J.C. Penney was one of the few compa- al and other restricted land. The building boom and other raw materials to produce 20 percent instalments - they all demand up-front pay- hit their highest closing levels exactly one nies making news. Shares fell 6 percent as has also been driven by Egypt’s bulge of young of the country’s extruded fish feed. ments for anything they would export here,” week before - and joked that all their col- the company’s board bickered with its adults at marriage age seeking a place to live. The factory will triple the company’s capacity, Elabd said. — Reuters leagues had already taken off for the largest shareholder, hedge fund manager Hamptons, a group of tony beach towns Bill Ackman, over how quickly the company east of Manhattan. should replace its interim CEO. The stock Quarterly growth “Practically the whole financial world is lost 79 cents to $12.87. slows in Latvia there today,” said Jeff Sica, president and The government reported that sales for chief investment officer of Sica Wealth US wholesalers increased - but wholesalers RIGA: Soon-to-be eurozone member Management, from his office in also cut their stockpiles for a third straight Latvia saw its growth slow in the sec- Morristown, N.J. month, an indication that they’re uncertain ond quarter of the year but remained Friday marked not just a losing day but about future demand. among the EU’s top performing also a losing week for the Dow, the S&P 500 Among stocks making big moves: economies, official data showed. and the Nasdaq composite. For the Dow, it BlackBerry jumped after Reuters reported Gross domestic product (GDP) rose was its first weekly loss since June. The Dow that the company may be growing more closed down 72.81 points, or 0.5 percent, to amenable to going private. The stock rose by a seasonally-adjusted 0.5 percent in 15,425.51. The S&P 500 index lost 6.06 53 cents, or 6 percent, to $9.76. the second quarter, down from the 1.4 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,691.42. The Priceline.com was up and came close to percent rate in the previous three- Nasdaq composite was down 9.02 points, being the first S&P 500 company to cross month period, Statistics Latvia said. or 0.3 percent, to 3,660.11. $1,000. Shares of the travel website rose “This shows that economic growth Investors couldn’t pinpoint a specific $36.14, or 4 percent, to $969.89, a day after has started losing its steam gradually, reason for Friday’s decline, but said the the company announced earnings that most likely owing to weak investments entire week - one when the Dow and S&P were better than Wall Street analysts and slower export growth,” Swedbank 500 rose on only one day - has been expected. economist Lija Strasuna said in a state- weighed down by uninspired earnings Noodles & Co. plummeted after the ment. reports. Earnings are up, but by less than restaurant chain predicted that sales The largest gains were seen in the analysts had forecast at the beginning of growth at established restaurants will slow service and construction sectors, the the year, and revenue is falling. There are down. The stock lost fell $4.96, or 11 per- statistics office said. also worries that the market has already cent, to $42.31. — AP On an annual comparison, the econ- omy grew by a seasonally-unadjusted 3.8 percent in the second quarter com- Brazil to privatize two pared to the same period last year, up from 3.6 percent in the first quarter of airports in late October 2013. Latvia was the EU’s fastest-growing BRASÔLIA: An auction to privatize air- for Confins, In February 2012, 20-year economy in both 2011 and last year, ports in Rio and Belo Horizonte, two concessions were granted to manage posting GDP growth of more than five host cities for the 2014 World Cup, will three airports: two in Sao Paulo and one percent each year. be held on October 31, Brazilian author- in Brasilia, breaking the monopoly of The finance ministry predicts 4.2 ities said. Presidential chief of staff Infraero, the federal agency that runs percent growth in 2013. The nation of Gleisi Hoffmann announced the date more than 70 airports. two million people will begin using the for the auction to sell concessions to Brazil, a continent-sized country of euro as its currency on January 1, 2014 run Rio’s Galeao airport and Belo 194 million, has moved to modernize its after the EU gave it final approval in Horizonte’s Confins at a Brasilia press aging and congested airports in prepa- July. It will be the 18th member of the conference. ration for handling tens of thousands of NEW YORK: Applicants reach for registration forms to attend a combined Metropolitan Transportation Officials said bidders will have to tourists expected for next year’s World eurozone and its second ex-Soviet Authority (MTA) and Harlem Week job and career fair , at Columbia University in New York. The Labor make a minimum offer of $2.1 billion for Cup and the 2016 Rio summer Department says Americans who applied for unemployment benefits over the past month has fallen state, after Baltic neighbour Estonia the Galeao concession and $450 million Olympics. — AFP to its lowest level in almost six years, dropped 6,250 to 335,500. — AP joined in 2011. — AFP EXCHANGE RATES

Cyprus pound 705.016 Philippine Peso 0.0060966 0.0065666 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Japanese Yen 3.836 Sierra Leone 0.0000728 0.0000758 Thai Bhat 9.270 Singapore Dollar 0.2203297 0.2263297 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Syrian Pound 4.105 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.0021225 0.0021645 ASIAN COUNTRIES Thai Baht 0.0087170 0.0093170 Japanese Yen 2.901 Australian Dollar 259.81 263.000 Nepalese Rupees 3.040 Indian Rupees 4.639 Canadian Dollar 278.87 282.000 Malaysian Ringgit 89.395 Arab Pakistani Rupees 2.790 Swiss Franc 312.21 311.000 Srilankan Rupees 2.164 Bahraini Dinar 0.7494092 0.7579092 Euro 382.06 384.000 Bahrain Exchange Company Egyptian Pound 0.0383905 0.0404055 Nepali Rupees 2.934 US Dollar 284.65 287.400 Singapore Dollar 225.580 Ethiopeanbirr 0.0127029 0.0192029 Sterling Pound 441.29 443.000 Ghanaian Cedi 0.1448818 0.1466718 Hongkong Dollar 36.777 CURRENCY BUY SELL Bangladesh Taka 3.657 Japanese Yen 2.96 3.000 Europe Iranian Riyal 0.0000793 0.0000798 Philippine Peso 6.553 Bangladesh Taka 3.676 3.800 British Pound 0.4279241 0.4369241 Iraqi Dinar 0.0001841 0.0002441 Thai Baht 9.098 Indian Rupee 4.627 5.150 Czech Korune 0.0065872 0.0185872 Jordanian Dinar 0.3963338 0.4038338 Irani Riyal 0.271 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.163 2.700 Danish Krone 0.0467041 0.0517041 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Irani Riyal 0.273 Nepali Rupee 2.913 3.600 Euro 0.3733185 0.3808185 Lebanese Pound 0.0001748 0.0001948 Moroccan Dirhams 0.0223705 0.0463705 Pakistani Rupee 2.790 2.920 Norwegian Krone 0.0439680 0.0491680 GCC COUNTRIES Nigerian Naira 0.0012108 0.0018458 UAE Dirhams 77.57 78.000 Scottish Pound 0.4230973 0.4305973 Saudi Riyal 76.097 Swedish Krona 0.0390333 0.0440333 Omani Riyal 0.7291191 0.7401191 Qatari Riyal 78.408 Bahraini Dinar 757.62 759.500 Swiss Franc 0.3016846 0.30866846 Qatar Riyal 0.0776134 0.0783964 Omani Riyal 741.200 Egyptian Pound 40.40 41.100 Saudi Riyal 0.0754533 0.0760993 Bahraini Dinar 757.940 Jordanian Dinar 405.12 416.200 Sudanese Pounds 0.0463312 0.0468812 UAE Dirham 77.714 Australasia Omani Riyal 740.27 746.400 Australian Dollar 0.2428761 0.2548761 Syrian Pound 0.0019418 0.0021618 Qatari Riyal 78.60 79.000 Tunisian Dinar 0.1709755 0.1769755 ARAB COUNTRIES New Zealand Dollar 0.2133021 0.2233021 Saudi Riyal 76.04 76.300 Uganda Shilling 0.0001127 0.0001127 UAE Dirhams 0.0761541 0.0776041 Egyptian Pound - Cash 42.700 Yemeni Riyal 0.0012855 0.0013855 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.395 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.331 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd America Tunisian Dinar 172.980 Canadian Dollar 0.2670366 0.2760366 Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 402.980 Colombian Peso 0.0001450 0.0001630 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.914 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate US Dollars 0.2828000 0.2849500 Syrian Lier 3.0100 US Dollar 287.400 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 34.367 Canadian Dollar 274.760 Asia US Dollar 284.600 Sterling Pound 428.985 Bangladesh Taka 0.0036138 0.0036688 Euro 381.200 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Euro 370.385 Cape Vrde Escudo 0.0031610 0.0033910 Pound Sterling 437.750 US Dollar Transfer 285.250 Swiss Frank 298.000 Chinese Yuan 0.0454029 0.0504029 Canadian Dollar 275.850 Euro 379.670 Bahrain Dinar 760.910 Eritrea-Nakfa 0.0164633 0.0195633 Sterling Pound 439.000 Indian Rupee 4.680 UAE Dirhams 78.225 Canadian dollar 276.410 Guinea Franc 0.0000442 0.0000502 Egyptian Pound 40.375 Turkish lira 147.760 Qatari Riyals 78.890 Hg Kong Dollar 0.0341796 0.0372796 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.161 Saudi Riyals 77.505 Indian Rupee 0.0046177 0.0046827 Swiss Franc 308.550 Bangladesh Taka 3.655 Jordanian Dinar 405.140 Indonesian Rupiah 0.0000228 0.0000280 Australian Dollar 257.300 Philippines Peso 6.530 US Dollar Buying 284.050 Egyptian Pound 40.249 Jamaican Dollars 0.0028465 0.0038465 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.198 Japanese Yen 0.0028034 0.0029834 Pakistan Rupee 2.790 GOLD Indian Rupees 4.713 Kenyan Shilling 0.0031961 0.0034261 Bahraini Dinar 757.750 20 Gram 246.000 Pakistani Rupees 2.870 Malaysian Ringgit 0.0830650 0.0900950 UAE Dirham 77.500 10 Gram 125.000 Bangladesh Taka 3.690 Nepalese Rupee 0.0027770 0.0029770 Saudi Riyal 76.000 5 Gram 65.000 Philippines Pesso 6.562 Pakistan Rupee 0.0027615 0.0028015 *Rates are subject to change MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 BUSINESS China data lifts All aboard for Europe’s industrial metals shrinking bank network WEEKLY COMMODITY UPDATE Banks shut 20,000 branches across Europe

MADERUELO: A queue of pensioners waits to conditional on them shrinking further. that things could have carried on the way they By Ole Hansen board a brown and green bus in the medieval In remote areas such as Maderuelo, 150 kilo- were for a little longer,” said a Madrid-based Head of Commodity village of Maderuelo on Spain’s arid central metres (95 miles) from Madrid, many are grateful banker from Barclays. Strategy, Saxo Bank plains. It only comes once a month and won’t they have the bus. Elsewhere, newcomers to the Subsidising unprofitable branches is a luxury take them anywhere, but they’re mostly happy service might not count themselves so lucky; in few can now afford. Branches account for hina’s commodity imports recov- with the service. the eastern region of Valencia, the bank is rolling around 60 percent of retail banking costs, ered strongly in July with strong The bus, parked up alongside a van selling out the bus service for the first time as it cuts including property and refurbishment spending Cincreases seen in energy and met- frozen fish, is a mobile bank run by bailed-out over 1,000 sites across the country. as well as staff pay, Deutsche Bank researchers als. Whether this is a sign of a pickup in Spanish lender Bankia to serve remote areas Other countries such as France are also ripe estimated. activity or just a buildup in stocks with no branches. Inside it looks much like any for cuts. France had the most branches in Europe Formats such as internet banking are adding remains to be seen. Industrial metals other small branch, but for the elastic bands that by the end of last year, with nearly 38,450, or one to the incentive to shut outlets. These could nevertheless received a boost with cop- keep the furniture in place when it’s on the for every 1,709 people, behind only Spain and yield 15 billion to 20 billion euros in extra earn- per seeing a significant amount of short- move. Cyprus per person. ings by 2021 for European banks, according to covering which also positively impacted Martin, a 71-year-old villager, would prefer Cyprus had one branch per 1,265 people, and consultants McKinsey and industry body the silver and to a lesser extent, gold. Oil more frequent visits, like the weekly service that its banks, rocked by links to the tumbling Greek European Financial Management and Marketing markets, however, went the other way used to be provided by the local bank that economy, also have to shrink after an EU bailout. Association. led by gasoline after weekly inventory merged into Bankia. “It’s not normal to have to Many banks admit they are not cutting In France, major banks such as BNP Paribas, data raised doubts about whether tinues to be popular in China and until take cash out for the whole month. What if it branches as quickly as they should, wary of put- Societe Generale and Credit Agricole have made demand for gasoline from US motorist we see fresh signs of copper actually gets stolen?” he said. ting off clients just as bank earnings are recover- clear their intention to cut costs as retail rev- would be strong enough to absorb the being consumed and not just put away This is the front-line reality of banking cuts ing, and fearful of a public or political backlash enues are squeezed by belt-tightening con- increased production seen during July. for financing purposes, further upside across Europe, where lenders from Italy to in countries like Britain, where some of the sumers. potentials beyond 340 cents per pound Overall, both of the major commodity France to Bulgaria, brought low by economic biggest lenders were rescued by the taxpayer. In Britain, with a branch network one-third of on High Grade Copper seem limited. indices still recorded losses with the sell- turmoil, are slashing costs and services. “When you close a branch, you run the dan- France’s or Spain’s, banks have almost halved off in energy and grains more than off- Banks have shut about 20,000 branches ger of losing at least a few clients,” said Paris- branch numbers since 1990. Senior bankers pri- Silver supported by setting gains in the other sectors, espe- across Europe in the last four years, including based Fabrice Asvazadourian, global co-head of vately say a network of 700-800 outlets would the rally in industrial metals cially industrial metals and softs. The dol- 5,500 last year and 7,200 in 2011, according to a financial services at consultant Roland Berger. be an optimal size for a bank covering all of The rally seen across industrial metals lar was weaker against all of its major Reuters analysis of European Central Bank data. “It’s the moment that gives people an excuse to Britain. None of the big five have so few. Lloyds counterparts, especially the JPY and AUD, also lent some support to silver given its That represents the closure of about 8 per- consider switching banks.” has three times that (2,260), and Royal Bank of but this failed to have any major positive industrial credentials. As a result, it man- cent of Europe’s branches since the financial cri- French banks are cutting branches at a slower Scotland more than twice (1,750), excluding impact on commodities, perhaps apart aged to outperform gold with the price sis, and the cull is expected to continue for many pace than Spanish peers, trimming only 79 in almost 1,000 branches they are already selling from gold which managed to recover of one ounce of gold falling from a three- years. 2012, according to ECB data. between them. from another bout of selling. year peak at 67 silver ounces to 64.6. Gold, which earlier had run into renewed Banks are shrinking bloated domestic net- It had shed less than 3 percent of its network Cuts across Europe should allow banks to works to improve efficiency and cutting over- in the four years to the end of 2012, while 5 per- improve the branches that remain, and many are Crude oil lower but selling below 1,300 dollars per ounce, seas branches even more sharply, and a mobile cent of UK branches and more than 8 percent of targeting a “look and feel” akin to the stores of support not far away found support towards 1,264 before a phone and internet banking boom is accelerat- German ones pulled down the shutters for the consumer electronics powerhouse Apple , com- The main driver behind the rally in weaker dollar and stronger silver saw ing the shift away from a traditional banking last time. The number of branches plummeted bining tellers and technology. WTI crude oil during July was the unex- buyers return taking it back to relative pected large increase in demand from safety above the mentioned 1,300 level. model, even if it risks leaving some customers by a third in Denmark and by a quarter in the But it’s a transition that risks leaving millions refineries which were gearing up after Precious metals are still focusing on adrift. Netherlands. of clients behind, unless banks keep up minimal maintenance in order to satisfy motorists’ raised growth expectations, low inflation The cuts have been most severe in Spain, A flurry of Spanish bank mergers in the past physical services. In Corral de Ayllon, a Spanish demand for gasoline during the summer and early tapering of US quantitative eas- unravelling years of expansion by regional sav- three years in part explains the deep cuts. A village of 60-odd inhabitants near Maderuelo, driving season. As a result, we saw ing and this will continue to dampen any ings banks, which had landed it with the biggest 2008 property crash that gutted banks’ earnings where most people are farmers or pensioners, national levels of crude inventories drop recovery hopes. Gold needs to make a network in Europe. and led to a European rescue added urgency to changing habits will be hard. sharply during July, not least at Cushing, decisive break back above 1,350 before Its branch numbers were down 17 percent by the cull as the economy fell into recession for the Like many in the village, retired local farmer the delivery hub for WTI crude oil trading additional buying can be seen and until the end of 2012 from four years earlier. But at best part of the last five years. Tomas Aribas withdraws cash using account in New York. then the most likely outcome is contin- just over 38,200 branches, Spain still had more The country shed nearly 700 more branches booklets and fears that in future the banking The latest weekly inventory data from ued range bound trading between 1,245 branches per head than any country in Europe - in the first three months of 2013, data from the service might be inaccessible to him and his the US, however, surprised the market in and 1,350. one for every 1,210 people. A European bailout Bank of Spain showed. “In Spain, the economic neighbours. “We’d have to learn about the the sense that national motor gasoline of weak lenders last year, including Bankia, was problems have been a catalyst. Perhaps without Internet to be able to use it,” he said.—Reuters inventories rose instead of dropping as Government intervention expected. In fact, the increase of 135,000 supporting Arabica coffee barrels to 223.6 million resulted in the High quality Arabica coffee, which Aeroflot plans budget highest level of inventory for this time of recently dropped to the lowest level in year since at least 1990. In other words, it four years, has since managed to recover airline revolution looks as if demand is failing to keep up and it is currently one of the top per- with supply just as we approach the final forming commodities. Whether this is a in Russian skies weeks of the US driving season which case of “low prices cure low prices” MOSCOW: A Russian budget airline? The thought may fill normally ends around Labour day in ear- remains to be seen but news from Brazil some travellers with dread but Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot is ly September. As a result, the price of that roasters are beginning to increase. now taking serious steps to launch the country’s first sustain- RBOB gasoline traded in New York has Brazil is the world’s largest producer of able low-cost airline. seen a sharp retracement from its July the quality beans and has been losing Aeroflot has made huge strides in recent years to lay to rest peak and ended up being one of the out to the cheaper and lower quality its image as a disaster-plagued Soviet carrier, becoming a worst performing commodities this week Robusta bean in recent years. But the member of the Sky Team alliance and winning international drop in the spread between the two at one stage loosing more than six per- awards for its service. beans from 190 cents in 2011 to 31 cents cent. And now it wants to take another step by creating a last week may provide the incentive to Russian equivalent to EasyJet or Ryanair, whose success trans- increase the portion of Arabica in blends OPEC production slowing formed travelling habits and the aviation industry in Europe. thereby assisting demand. WTI crude dropped to its lowest level Aeroflot announced the plan for a budget subsidiary after in a month before better-than-expected Most important, however, is the long- a board meeting in late July. But crucially, setting up the Chinese industrial production number awaited initiative by the Brazilian govern- budget airline is still dependent on changes to Russia’s avia- together with continued focus on supply ment to support prices. In an effort to tion regulations which are stricter than in Europe. disruptions in Libya helped stabilise prop up prices it announced an intention The airline, which still controls 40 percent of the Russian prices. Worsening labour disputes in to buy as many as three million 60 kilo- aviation market, is hoping from 2014 to launch its first budget Libya combined with faltering supply gram bags at USD 149, well above the routes from Moscow to Saint Petersburg and to cities in the from Iraq resulted in OPEC output drop- current market price of around 123 dol- GILBERT: In this Tuesday, July 30, 2013, file photo, a realty sign hangs in front of a south of Russia. ping to its lowest level in six month dur- lars. The move has been in response to home for sale in Gilbert, Ariz. Freddie Mac reports on mortgage rates for the past According to the daily newspaper Vedomosti, the new ing July, according to the International calls from farmers who are currently sell- week on Aug. 8, 2013. — AP Aeroflot subsidiary, whose name has yet to be unveiled, plans Energy Agency. Saudi Arabia produced ing their crops below cost. Although this the most in a year in order to meet a sea- intervention will remove bags from the to eventually serve international destinations including Kiev, sonal increase in domestic demand with market, the outlook which points Investors see riches Yerevan, Istanbul and Barcelona with a fleet that will comprise crude oil being used by power genera- towards a record crop both in 2013 and 40 planes starting with Boeing 737s. tors during the peak season for electricity 2014 will if anything probably only help in luxury US homes Analysts point to the fact that many Russians are still mak- demand. to stabilise prices not trigger a change in ing long journeys across the vast country by train-often last- ing several days-and may be easily tempted to fly if the prices With growth expectations rising or at direction. LOS ANGELES: Jan Brzeski stands in a sun- into the mid-market with so much money least showing a stable outlook in China, are lower. The budget Aeroflot would likely be based at filled, beautifully refurbished living room high that they bought nearly every foreclosure in Domodedovo in the south of Moscow as opposed the airline’s the USA and Europe, slowing supply from Key crops stuck in negative momen- in the Hollywood Hills, looking out at a swim- sight, mostly to rent. The Blackstone Group, OPEC, especially from countries like tum with bumper crop lurking main hub at Sheremetyevo airport. ming pool and, miles (km) below, stunning for example, spent $5.5 billion on 32,000 Russia’s third biggest airline UTair is also planning to set up Libya, Nigeria and Iraq will continue to The summer across the northern views of Los Angeles. homes across America, according to the firm. its own low cost carrier, pointing to a clear market demand. keep oil prices supported into hemisphere has so far, in contrast to the Brzeski is a private money lender running American Homes 4 Rent, the California-based “People consider more and more that their time is precious September. After this, seasonal demand previous two years, been providing near an investment firm in Los Angeles that pro- real estate investment trust founded by self- and they are going to want less and less to spend two or three from refineries across the northern hemi- perfect growing conditions for key crops vides loans to house flippers, investors who storage billionaire Wayne Hughes, spent $3.3 days to get anywhere,” its chief executive Andrei Martirossov sphere should drop and leave the price such as corn, wheat and soybeans. This buy a home, refurbish it, and sell it on at a billion, on over 19,000 houses. told Vedomosti. more exposed to the downside. has resulted in negative price momen- profit. Many flippers go to money lenders “These Wall Street guys employed huge Russian companies are also keenly aware that low-cost According to OPEC data, the production tum building over the past few months, because they can’t get banks to provide such dollars,” Brzeski said. “These firms came to the European airlines are already establishing themselves on the level from Libya, Nigeria and Iraq are much in contrast to the dramatic short-term, quick financing. courthouse steps and bought everything in Russian aviation market which is enjoying annual growth rates down by almost 900,000 barrels com- drought last summer especially in the US Standing with Brzeski is Scott Ryan, the sight. So the low to mid-market dried up.” of 20 percent. pared with a year ago. Most of the losses but also around the Black Sea region realtor who bought this four-bedroom, five- Brzeski said he had originally been wary of stem from the situation in Libya where which resulted in record high prices and bathroom house in December 2012 for $1.5 the high-end market, because of the much EasyJet in March launched its first flights between Moscow strikes and social unrest have triggered a low inventories. million - with money lent by Brzeski - and has bigger sums involved and thus greater risk. and London while Hungary-based Wizz Air will follow in sharp reduction over the past few As a result of this continued weakness transformed it with another $600,000. This But then in 2011 he financed the purchase of September with flights between Budapest and Moscow. months. Although the Libyan reduction in agriculture prices we have seen week the property will go on the market at a house in West Hollywood for $1.425 million. “Aeroflot’s move, in our view, is strategically sound given has been the largest, a return to normali- increased selling pressure by hedge $3.295 million. Another $1.175 million was spent on a total strong demand for cheap domestic flights, including from ty is expected, but the production slow- funds and recent data shows they are “People will come in here and fall in love,” refurbishment. passengers who currently travel by train,” Sberbank down in Iraq is more of a concern in the now their most gloomy ever on the agri- Ryan said, with a house flipper’s standard “When the developer put it on the market, Investment Research said in a note to clients. medium term as no quick fix exists to culture price prospects. As of Tuesday issue optimism. “This is an emotional sale. If it they had multiple, all-cash offers,” he said. “It is better to jumpstart the process rather than wait for mend sectarian violence and poor infra- July 30, they held a combined net-short takes a week to sell, I will be surprised. There “There was a line out the door to buy it. It competitors to lead the way in this promising market seg- structure. position of 88,397 contracts of futures are a lot of young, wealthy people here, and a sold for $3.5 million. This was an incredibly ment,” it added, warning however of the “high risks for Brent crude oil has since April been and options exposure, a dramatic change lot of money out there.” profitable project. This really opened my Aeroflot”. Aeroflot is seeking to count on a tried-and-trusted stuck in a rising channel currently from plus 211,000 contracts a month ear- Eighteen months ago Brzeski and his firm, eyes.” The house was bought by actress Sarah method to set up its budget airline-reduce costs to a mini- between 110.50 and 102 dollar per barrel lier. Arixa Capital Advisors, were lending investor Gilbert, who became famous on the sitcom mum, sell non-refundable tickets and only through the with the upper half of this range seeing The crop that has seen its price money to flippers on very different proper- “Roseanne.” Internet, as well as charging for checked-in baggage and food. most of the action since July. This trading prospects deteriorate the most has been ties: $250,000 single family homes in south- Daren Blomquist, RealtyTrac’s vice-presi- The problem is that currently Russia’s stringent aviation pattern with the added support/risk of corn, resulting in hedge funds now hold- ern California’s up-and-coming low to middle dent, said: “Flippers are getting more confi- regulations outlaw many such aggressive cost-saving prac- additional supply disruptions is expected ing a record short position of 108,089 class blue-collar neighborhoods. Most of the dent that the market is really recovering, and tices. Russian law also forbids the hiring of foreign pilots, a to continue for at least another month contracts while soybeans still attracts a deals involved foreclosed homes that were therefore are more willing to go high-end, major problem in a country whose aviation boom had led to a until the expected seasonal slowdown in net-long position of 75,490 contracts. totally refurbished, and then sold quickly. even though it’s more risky.” pilot shortage and consequent high salaries. demand begins. Taking a closer look at corn we see that No more. Brzeski now focuses on develop- Blomquist said with the stock market “As long as the law does not change, absolutely nothing is the current price of this year’s new crop is ers working on high-end flips of mansions doing so well, there is a lot of investor cash going to fly. We are not going to take the risk,” Aeroflot’s chief Industrial metals takes the lead trading well below what we have seen and townhouses in exclusive neighborhoods, out there, and a huge amount of wealth and executive Vitaly Saveliev told state television. The price developments of key metals for the same time in the previous two such as the Hollywood Hills and Bel Air. pent-up demand at the high-end of the mar- “Aeroflot is not going to invest 100 million dollars in a proj- such as copper and iron ore used in steel years. The December future has reached And he is not alone. There has been a ket. When a beautifully refurbished mansion ect which is not going to make us money.” production are still much dependent of 460 cents per bushel which corresponds surge in high-end and luxury flipping nation- hits the market, they are snapped up, often He called it a “paradox” that Russian authorities have the level of demand coming from China, with the lowest new crop price since wide. Between 2011 and today, flips of homes with all-cash offers, he said. allowed Wizz Air and EasyJet to fly into the country but hasn’t the world’s biggest consumer. This was September 2010. valued at $1 million or more have risen Foreign investors are also spending bil- levelled the regulatory playing field so Russian companies can clearly seen this week when July data As long as we continue to see excel- almost 40 percent across the United States, lions on the US property market. Last year, use the same business model. showed that iron ore imports rose to a lent prospects for this year’s crop, pro- according to RealtyTrac, the housing data Chinese investors spent $12 billion on U.S. The Russian authorities appear however to have under- new record while copper imports ducer and speculative selling will contin- company. real estate, making the country the second stood the necessity of acting after President Vladimir Putin increased by 12 percent compared with a ue to keep prices under pressure. Between 2011 and 2012, high-end flipping biggest foreign investor, just behind Canada, gave his agreement in principle to the creation of a low cost year ago. Copper rallied strongly as a However one of the potential dangers rose 456% in Phoenix (150 properties from according to the National Association of airline last October. But changes have been slow to come. result and in the process broke out of its which could lend some support, espe- 27); 867% in Orlando (29 homes from 3); and Realtors. According to consultancy Bain & Company all attempts to recent range. Speculative traders such as cially to corn, later on, could be the risk of to 73 properties from 10 in Las Vegas, accord- Blomquist also sounded a warning for any- create a low-cost airline in Russia have failed until now and hedge funds have maintained a net-short early frost. The planting this spring was ing to RealtyTrac. To qualify as a flip for the one who thinks flipping is easy. Many who try, the price of tickets is three to five times more than those position in High Grade Copper since delayed in the US due to very wet weath- figures, a home has to be bought and sold make catastrophic losses. “It’s 10 times as offered by European budget airlines. February and some short covering would er conditions and this should also lead to within six months. risky doing high-end flips. Unfortunately One tentative attempt to create a budget airline, Sky have been seen during this week. Using a later harvest than usual which carries Brzeski says two main factors combined to what happens a lot of times, flippers have a Express, lost its license in 2011 due to financial difficulties. It copper as way of obtaining finance con- the outside risk of some frost damage. send him upmarket in the projects he lends property, then they can’t find a buyer to pur- was absorbed by another operator, Kuban, which itself went on. Newly flush Wall Street investors moved chase it.” —Reuters bankrupt at the end of 2012.—AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 BUSINESS BoE ties interest rates to unemployment target

NBK’S WEEKLY MONEY MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Last week, the President of the index jumped to 60.2 in July from 56.9 Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Evans, said in June, well above market expectation the “US Federal Reserve Bank is quite like- of a 54.6 rise. Some analysts have attrib- ly to begin to slow down the pace of its uted the rise in the PMI was due to 85 billion US dollar monthly asset pur- unusually warm weather , overall the fig- chase program starting later this year”. ures points to a very fast turnaround for Sighting that the Fed will need stronger the UK’s economy, which just a few evidence of accelerating growth with a lit- months ago looked on the brinks of fac- tle more momentum, he also said that the ing its third recession in five years. Fed could unwind the asset purchases in a “couple or few” stages and stop once the Manufacturing Production m/m unemployment levels reach 7%. The United Kingdom manufacturing The US dollar continued its downward grew much more strongly than expected trend reaching a seven-week low against in June, the Industrial output increased the majors after the Federal Reserve’s 1.1% from May after stagnating for the dovish remarks on the health of the US past three months .The data came well economy. The Dollar Index started the and 101.50 as mixed US data have swung high while crude oil imports decline. The improved in June, adding to signs that above market expectation of a 0.7% rise. week 81.94 only to find resistance at investors’ views on whether the Fed will Commerce Department said, that the growth in Germanys economy accelerat- The better than expected manufacturing 82.08, the dollar index reached a seven start its tapering proses in September or trade gap contracted 22.4% to 34.2 billion ed in the second quarter. The German data indicates t that the country’s recov- week low of 80.868 before recovering later.Early last week the Reserve Bank of US dollar from a revised 44.1 billion US Economy Ministry showed last week that ery is expanding just as the Bank of slightly and closing at 81.126. The Bank of Australia Governor Stevens, announced dollar in May, and when adjusting the the output production rose 2.4% on the England prepares to set out its latest England announced for the first time it the lowering of the cash rate by 25 basis trade deficit to inflation, the trade gap month ,well above analyst expectation of has tied a rise in interest rates to a drop in plan for steering the economy back to points to reach an all-time low of contracted 17% to 43.2 Billion US dollars. a 0.3% rise , a spokesman for the ministry health. the unemployment rate to 7%. The 2.5%.Stevens attributed the rate cut to said that the “Overall manufacturing sec- announcement means the economy will slower global growth combined with low- Unemployment Claims tor appears to have overcome its weak Asia need to generate around another 750,000 er commodity prices, the AUD/ USD The number of Americans filing for phase. Current sentiment indicators sug- jobs before BOE starts raising its rates Bank of Japans reached a three year low of 0.8846. unemployment benefits improved slight- gest a continuation of the positive devel- Monetary Policy Statement from their current all-time low of 0.5%. However, corrective pressures aided by ly last week but was still near its lowest opment in production.” The UK Jobless rate is currently at 7.8% Last week the Bank of Japan refrained better economic data from China and level since before the 2009 recession. The from adding to its unprecedented mone- and the Bank of England sees it staying some short covering pushed the Jobless claims rose by 5,000 last week to German Trade Balance tary stimulus program after the Japanese above the 7% at least until the third quar- AUD/USD higher to reach a high of 333,000, the four -week jobless claims German exports rose by 0.6 % in June, economy showed signs of improvement, ter of 2016. The BOE Governor Carney said 0.9204. average, which often gives a clearer view Indicating that Europe’s largest economy the Consumer Prices Index rose in June that low-level interest rates combined on the health of the labor market, fell to is slowly recovering after recent weak- indicating that the world’s third largest with rising wages would represent “real ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI its lowest level since 2007. The labor mar- ness, but imports fell by 0.8% , raising economy is on track to reach a 2% infla- improvements in the lives of people The Institute for Supply Management’s ket is being closely followed by the FED, doubts about the strength of domestic across the nation”, he also unveiled a new non-manufacturing index improved to 56 which is expected to start tapering its demand on which the German govern- tion target. BOJ Governor stuck with an strategy of forward guidance, saying that July from 52.2 the prior month. The ISM monthly 85 billion US dollars soon. ment is relying to boost its growth. The April pledge to expand the monetary a further boost to quantitative easing was data easily topped economists’ expecta- trade surplus widened to 15.7 Billion base by 60 trillion yen to 70 trillion yen. also possible while unemployment tions of a 53 point rise .The report sup- Europe Euros from an upwardly revised 14.6 remained above the 7% threshold. ported the views that the US economic German Factory Orders m/m Billion in May. The market consensus Chinas Trade Balance The sterling pound shot up from its growth will improve in the second half of German factory orders surged 3.8 % forecast was for it to widen to 14.9 Billion China’s year on year exports rose 5.1 week’s low of 1.5205 reaching a high of 2013 with the service sector figures out- on the month in June in their biggest rise Euros. % in July, while imports advanced 10.9 1.5573 after the Bank of England raised its performing even the highest end of econ- since October, beating analyst forecast of %, resulting in a 17.8 billion US dollar growth forecasts, predicting economic omist forecasts and the forward looking a 1.1 % rise. The improvement was led by United Kingdom trade surplus. The data indicates that the growth would reach and annual rate of new orders component hitting it highest increased demand for goods from its Services PMI world’s second largest economy might 2% by the end of 2013, one year sooner level since the beginning of the year . European partners, adding evidence that The United Kingdom services sector start to stabilize after more than two than previously predicted . Europe’s biggest economy is benefiting grew at its fastest pace in more than six years of slow growth. Imports of raw The USD/JPY reached a low of 95.80 Trade Balance from a promising euro- area recovery. and a half years last month, as new busi- materials such as crude oil and iron before recovering and closing for the The US trade deficit narrowed more ness continued to rise strongly amid evi- reached a record high as more materials week at 96.20, over the past three months than forecast in June, to its lowest level German Industrial Production m/m dence of an improvement in market con- were shipped into rebuilding depleted the USD/JPY has traded between 93.80 since 2010, as exports reached a record German industrial production ditions .The UK’s purchasing managers stocks Europe’s slowdown forces Finland to turn to Russia Russia emerges strong for Finnish businesses

HELSINKI: After decades of pursuing trade with Finland. Tyre maker Nokian Renkaat started pro- pulsory military service, training to defend their western Europe, Finland is becoming dependent duction in Russia in 2005, and has since been 1,340-km (840 miles) border to the east. on Russia again as that country’s burgeoning boosting capacity at its Vsevolozhsk factory near Businesses, however, are putting aside such middle class and wealthy investors provide St Petersburg, enough to make it Russia’s market historic grudges as roubles make up for a lack of opportunities for growth lacking in recession-hit leader in passenger vehicle tyres. domestic and European funds. Europe. “Finland and Finnish products have an excel- For example, Russia’s Rosatom recently While some Finns still view their eastern lent reputation in the country. Culturally, we are emerged as the primary candidate to supply a neighbour and former ruler with suspicion, considered honest, almost naive,” the tyre mak- reactor for Finland’s nuclear consortium expectations of only a slow European recovery er’s chief executive Kim Gran said. “Finland’s Fennovoima. Rosatom has said it may invest in mean more businesses are likely to embrace small businesses should make a stronger effort the project, estimated to cost around 4 to 6 bil- closer ties with Russia, signalling a readjustment to establish operation in Russia.” lion euros, which would put to rest funding con- after two decades of close commercial relations Exports to Russia have almost tripled since cerns after German utility E.ON announced its with Europe. 2000, led by growing demand for a range of exit from the consortium. Recent trade data show a shift has already goods including mining machinery, wood prod- In another high-profile deal, Russian-Finnish begun. Finnish exports to the rest of the ucts and chemicals in addition to gadgets such billionaire Gennady Timchenko and other associ- European Union fell 4 percent year-on-year in as Nokia’s mobile phones. ates of President Vladimir Putin agreed in June the first five months of 2013, while those to While Russia’s growth has recently shown to buy Finland’s biggest ice hockey and concert Russia rose 4 percent. signs of slowing down amid falling oil and gas venue in Helsinki, and the local Jokerit team is Judging from second-quarter corporate prices, economists say it still provides much- expected to join Russia’s KHL hockey league. BEIJING: A vegetable vendor smiles to his customers at a food market in Beijing, results, which showed a wide range of compa- needed support for the small Finnish economy Russian wealth is also becoming more visible China, Friday. China’s consumer inflation held steady in July and a fall in producer nies hit by uncertainty in Europe, Finland may that is running a current account deficit and is at street level. prices decelerated in a new sign a slump in the world’s second-largest economy become even more dependent on Russia. Top expected to contract in 2013 for the second year The number of Russian visitors rose 10 per- might be stabilizing. — AP companies such as retailer Kesko and depart- in a row. cent last year to 3.6 million, accounting for near- ment store chain Stockmann have cited Russia Historically, Finland’s dependence on its pow- ly half of all foreign visitors. as their strongest card. erful neighbour, which was also its ruler To accommodate such customers, many on Kesko, which controls about 35 percent of through the 19th century, - is not particularly tax-free shopping expeditions, Stockmann’s flag- French banks turn corner Finland’s grocery and hardware trade, opened its new. Postwar Finland relied heavily on trade ship store in downtown Helsinki recently started second Russian food store in May and plans with the Soviet Union. accepting roubles. after turbulent year eight more in the next three years. But the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991 trig- An increasing number of Russians are also The expansion, which capitalises on strong gered a deep recession in Finland, prompting its investing in Finnish property, drawn by the PARIS: French banks are back in the good and reduced their holdings of risky stocks consumer trends as well as Finland’s high repu- leaders to turn westward and seek greater inte- country’s safety and abundance of lakeside cot- graces of investors after turning in surpris- and bonds. At the same time they launched tation for food safety and product quality, comes gration with Europe by joining the EU and the tages. A recent government study showed ingly strong quarterly results that appear to cost-cutting programmes: 900 million as Kesko has cut hundreds of jobs in Finland and euro in a switch that economists say helped Russian consumers could spend 2.4 billion euros show they have put the worst of the euro- euros over three years at Societe Generale, lowered its profit forecasts. Finland become one of the world’s richest on Finnish real estate through 2030. zone crisis behind them. 650 million euros over three years at Credit “The growth potential that the Russian mar- economies per capita. The same report, however, also showed over Top French bank BNP Paribas turned in a Agricole and BNP is aiming for 2.0 billion kets offer to Finland is truly remarkable in the While official relations with Russia are now half of those Finnish lawmakers who were sur- 4.7 percent drop in earnings to 1.76 billion euros over four years. longer term,” chief financial officer Jukka Erlund mostly cordial, there is still a feeling of mistrust, veyed support restrictions on Russian property euros for the April to June period, a much The results for the first half of this year told Reuters. particularly among older generations who expe- ownership. smaller fall than had been expected by the thus looked favourable compared with out- Stockmann on Friday reported a surprise rise rienced the 1939-1940 Winter War and subse- “They have to be carefully evaluated, near market. comes for the same period last year, when in quarterly operating profit, saying strong earn- quent Continuation War against the Soviet military sites,” one anonymous politician Meanwhile Credit Agricole reported that the banks were forced to book exceptional ings in Russia, particularly at its department Union. wrote. “Overall, security has to be taken into its second-quarter profits soared 60 per- charges. store in St. Petersburg, offset weak spending in Finnish men still spend up to a year in com- account.” — Reuters cent to 1.39 billion euros and Societe But with business activity by these Generale also largely beat expectations at banks holding steady, or even growing, 955 million euros. despite the recession in France, investors Blue Cross reaches out “They are good results in general for the were pleased. three banks” even if the asset sales and The banks also managed to keep under over insurance law changes write downs they undertook last year to control their provisions for loans that risk react to the eurozone crisis made for diffi- not being be repaid, another closely MORRISVILLE: Just down from the Target consumers who might have trouble afford- cult comparisons, said Gabriella Serres, an watched figure by investors in tough eco- and Gander Mountain big-box stores and ing a policy. Many of the individual policies analyst at Aurel BGC brokerage. nomic times. between a nail salon and dental office, will be sold on a statewide Internet market- The price of shares in BNP Paribas has “The good news of the quarter is the North Carolina’s largest health insurer place designed to make buying coverage risen by 3.4 percent since the reporting level of provisions, because instead of what opened its first retail store. comparable to finding a hotel room or season began two weeks ago, while Credit one could expected with the economy It has some exercise offerings - step aero- rental car. As people who have been unin- Agricole’s shares rose by 12.4 percent, and doing a bit worse, we have seen quite a few bics classes and stationary bike workouts - sured or had their coverage provided by Societe Generale’s shot up by 17.4 per- units post provisions lower than in the first but for now, its main product is providing in- employers start shopping around, BCBSNC cent. quarter, which is very reassuring” said person information about changes coming is reaching out like never before to expand Meanwhile the overall CAC 40 index has Meilland. in October with the health insurance over- on its 375,000 insurance policies for individ- risen by 2.7 percent. “Whether you look at He said the improvement was in part haul law. uals, marketing director Bruce Allen said. the direction of the results or capital base, due an improvement in the economic out- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North The goal is explaining the federal law, which the results held up pretty well, especially in look, but also to the way banks had man- Carolina is opening half a dozen of these requires everyone to have coverage or pay a comparison with the rest of Europe,” said aged their balance sheets and loan portfo- offices in strip malls statewide to first edu- fine and subsidizes many middle-class con- Cyril Meilland, a bank analyst at Kepler lios since the crisis began. But Serres said cate and then, starting in October, enroll sumers who might otherwise not be able to Cheuvreux brokerage. that although the banks had made consumers shopping for coverage because afford policies on their own. The law also Between maintaining new capital ade- progress on reducing costs, they still have of the federal Affordable Care Act, also prohibits insurers from rejecting customers quacy requirements, markets roiled by the some way to go with reducing risky loans known as “Obamacare.” Blue Cross affiliates who have pre-existing health conditions. eurozone crisis and economic slowdown, and improving revenues. in Florida and Pennsylvania have had similar “There’s a big segment of the population French banks have been under pressure to And the IMF in its latest report on stores open for years. that really wants to talk to someone face to trim their sails. France, released this past week, warned AUSTIN: This undated photo provided, by Rhythm The North Carolina company also hauls face about it,” Allen said. “It’s a new market In 2012 Credit Agricole sold at a loss its that “low bank profitability remains a risk Superfoods, shows co-founders Robby Larkin, left, and an air-conditioned showroom trailer to fairs that’s entering that doesn’t have health Greek unit Emporiki and parted with its factor” to the country’s economy. It added Scott Jensen, right, making Kale chips shortly after the and farmers markets to reach out to the esti- insurance, never had it, and really needs brokerage Cheuvreux. Societe Generale that “the French financial system would company name change from Daily Juice to Rhythm mated 600,000 people who will be newly kind of that step-by-step walk-through to also offloaded its Greek unit, Geniki, and need to adapt further to prudential Superfoods in Austin, Texas. Despite taking nine shopping for individual policies - some of understand a really critical decision for them sold its stake in US asset manager TCW. requirements, notably in regard to bank months and costing about $40,000, Jensen believed them subsidized by the government for to make.” —AP The three banks also scaled back their funding structures, which continue to rely the name change was the right move. — AP corporate and investment bank operations, heavily on wholesale funding.” — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 BUSINESS

Siemens receives major order for power plant from Aramco DUBAI: Siemens will supply the key com- “This is not only the largest order to date tors. The gas turbine model (SGT6-5000F) nology will further contribute to support gigawatts in 2012 to an estimated 140 ponents for a major combined-cycle power for Siemens from Saudi Aramco, but also a to be used in Jazan is optimally suited for Saudi Arabia with its ambitious industrial- gigawatts in 2020. Siemens Saudi Arabia is plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The significant milestone in our successful operation with syngas from gasification ization and economic development plans,” investing in this growth market by con- power station is designed to deliver elec- cooperation with the biggest oil company plants and has a successful track record of underlined Suess. The Kingdom of Saudi structing a facility in Dammam for the man- tricity to the Jazan Industrial city area in the in the world, and is proof of the success of more than nine million operating hours. Arabia, with its large oil and natural gas ufacturing of gas turbines and related southwest of the country and to the refin- our regionalization strategy”, declared “This new, highly efficient combined reserves, is the largest economy in the Gulf equipment and for the servicing of this ery of Jazan, which will additionally be sup- Michael Suess, member of the manag- cycle power plant is an important part of region and a significant growth market for equipment in the country. Six of the plied with process steam. The plant will be ing board of Siemens AG and CEO of the our major project in the new economic efficient fossil power generation. In this ordered Combustion Gas Turbines will be fueled with gasified refinery residues, Energy Sector. zone in Jazan, and for this we must have decade it is anticipated that Saudi Arabia’s manufactured at this new facility. which contributes greatly to the preserva- Siemens’ scope of supply includes 10 efficient and reliable technology. We are population will increase from now about The Jazan power plant comprises of five tion of the country’s energy resources. With gas turbines - specially designed for syn- looking forward to working with Siemens 28 to 34 million in 2020. To meet the pre- units. Commissioning of the first two blocks an installed capacity of 4,000 megawatts, thesis gas (syngas) and diesel fuel, of which on this strategic project,” said Aramco dicted annual rise in power demand of is scheduled for spring of 2016. The next Jazan will be the largest gasification-based six will be manufactured in the Kingdom of Overseas Company Managing Director, about six percent per year, the installed block will follow in spring 2017. The other power plant site in the world. Saudi Arabia, five steam turbines, 15 gener- Nabil Aldabal. power generation capacity will have to at units will go online successively after this at The contract is worth USD966.8 million. ators and 10 heat recovery steam genera- “Our flexible, efficient and proven tech- least double within 10 years from 67 intervals of a few months each. US, EU car industries getting back on track Slowing sales, big prospects in Russia

PARIS: Car industries in the United States and than-expected results for the quarter while countries to support the auto industry after the Europe are showing clear signs of getting back on Chrysler inflated the earnings of its parent com- financial crisis were followed by a slump in sales. track after severe setbacks in the financial and pany Fiat. But overall, the latest numbers may mean that debt crises. The Japanese-key players on the US car mar- the drop in EU registrations is slowing down. In The US auto market returned to pre-crisis lev- ket-are also faring well. Boosted by a fall of the the first quarter the figure fell by 6.6 percent com- els in July and the slump in European sales yen, the leading world automaker Toyota raised pared with a year earlier-but numbers to confirm seemed to ease. its annual forecast despite a fall in global sales. a trend will not be available until September. US car sales reached the best levels for seven Nissan, on the other hand, confirmed its targets An up-tick would do wonders for car makers years as American consumers are being encour- even though its number of registrations fell. such as France’s PSA Peugeot Citroen, which is aged by low interest rates and a boom in the Europe has also experienced a sunnier spell, still highly dependent on Europe and which has shale oil and gas industry. even though the debt-burdened continent has managed to cut its quarterly debt in almost half. The group, which has in effect been rescued via government help for its credit arm, said it was pulling out of the worst part of its crisis and had no plans now to raise new capital. But other European players which focused more on the international market are still doing better, such as French firm Renault and in particu- lar German auto manufacturers like Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen-all reporting solid second-quar- ter results. Still, analysts and car makers alike are preparing for a near 5.0-percent drop on the European market this year from the already depressed level last year. Industry forecaster IHS Automotive said it does not expect the French market to return to pre-cri- CANBERRA: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and conservative opposi- sis levels until 2017, and forecasts sales in Spain tion leader Tony Abbott meet at the National Press Club in Canberra before a and Italy to remain at very low levels. debate yesterday. Rudd was expected to focus on the economy in the much- Aside from the US market, hope is mainly anticipated first debate of Australia’s election campaign, as another poll pinned on emerging markets and in particular brought bad news for his government. —AFP China-the world’s biggest auto market now domi- nated by American, German and Japanese car makers. Australian election about In the first half of the year, sales there surged by 12.3 percent to 10.78 million. safeguarding the economy Russia, which in a few years could overtake Germany to become Europe’s biggest market and SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Kevin like the last six,” Abbott said. He also last year accounted for a record 2.93 million car TOKYO: In this file photo, a visitor looks at a Lexus IS300h displayed at Toyota Motor Rudd and conservative rival Tony Abbott vowed that his government would stop sales, has experienced a drop in sales for several went head-to-head yesterday in the first asylum-seeker boats embarking on the Corp.’s showroom Toyota Mega Web in Tokyo. US and Japanese officials wrapped up a months as economic growth in the country slows. debate of the election campaign, an dangerous journey to Australia. round of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers on Aug 9, but differences remained On Thursday, the Association of European encounter which focused on the econo- “Mr Rudd talks about a new way, well, over autos, insurance and other industries. Non-tariff barriers for US autos in Japan Businesses (AEB) said Russian car sales plunged my and divided viewers. if you want a new way you’ve got to are another problem. Japanese cars are popular in the US, but American car sales are 8.0 percent in July compared with a year earlier, Rudd, whom some commentators said choose a new government.” negligible in Japan. —AP but said it expected the market to “stabilise” in the looked nervous initially and appeared to Abbott also rejected Rudd’s attack coming months. check his notes, called for a “new way of that, if elected, the conservatives would A closely watched indicator, the sales adjusted been much slower to restructure its auto sector as Nissan is one of the players that have expand- politics” and promised to introduce a bill embark on billions of dollars of spending annualised rate (SAAR), gave a reading of 15.67 governments pull the breaks in fear of higher ed considerably in Russia and the group’s chief to legalise same sex marriage within 100 cuts, including in government services. million units, allowing the sector to return to the unemployment if plants are shut down. executive Carlos Ghosn recently said he was cer- days of re-election. “This idea that the coalition is ready volumes it knew before the 2007 global financial Earlier this month, BMW said weak European tain the Russian auto market would take off in the “A new way of politics which puts to with a great big scalpel to slash health, to crisis that crippled the sector. markets and higher competition would continue long term. bed wall-to-wall negativity and puts to slash education, to slash jobs is simply It’s a stunning recovery from a deep and to provide challenges in the second half of the India has similarly experienced both highs and bed the politics of division and gets wrong,” he said. Sky News’ David Speers, painful downturn which pushed General Motors year. In July, registrations in Germany rose by 2.1 lows. At the end of June it had experienced eight industry and unions and government who moderated the debate, said he and Chrysler into bankruptcy in the wake of the percent, while Spain experienced a 14.8 percent months of declining registrations. around one table focusing on our coun- believed Abbott had narrowly won the 2008 financial crisis and which forced the rise, although this was with the help of govern- Business advisory firm AlixPartners forecasts try’s future,” Rudd said. Abbott, a veteran encounter in which the leaders took American auto industry to undergo massive ment subsidies for the replacement of an old car that 2.6 million cars will be sold in India in 2018, politician who served as a minister in questions from journalists. restructuring. with a new one. compared with 1.9 million in the 2012-2013 fiscal John Howard’s government, countered But audience responses to television Both GM and Ford last month reported better- Such temporary schemes in other European year which finished at the end of March. —AFP that a new way of government would stations differed, with those tracked by require an end to Labor’s six years in Channels 9 and 10 giving victory to Rudd power and a change of leadership. while Seven Network’s online poll gave Rudd kicked off the the hour-long tel- victory to Abbott. T-Mobile gains customers evised debate in the national capital Rudd, who retook the Labor Party Canberra stressing his centre-left Labor leadership in late June, has repeatedly government’s credentials in keeping the maintained he is the underdog in the economy out of recession during the September 7 national poll against for first time in two years global financial crisis. Abbott. “This economy is strong. This election The latest Galaxy poll, published in NEW YORK: The iPhone and new pric- Although T-Mobile’s gains through the voice, text and data services fell to reflect plans for more frequent phone is about the future strength of our econo- The Sunday Telegraph, showed that while ing plans helped T-Mobile gain cus- iPhone might suggest a one-time occur- the new installment charge for a phone. upgrades, but that didn’t start until July, my and how best to secure it,” he said. it remained a tight race, Labor’s primary tomers under contract plans for the first rence rather than a sustainable come- But once customers pay off the phone after the second quarter ended. “The election is about a clear choice vote fell from 40 to 38 percent while time in at least two and a half years, a back, T-Mobile said the iPhone account- after two years, or for customers who Besides seeing a gain in contract on the economy, on jobs, on how we sup- Abbott’s Liberal/National coalition rose major boost for a wireless carrier often ed for only 26 percent of smartphone already have phones, their monthly bill plans, T-Mobile said the attrition rate, or port families under (cost of living) pres- from 44 to 45 percent. In a two-party race dismissed as an afterthought in a market sales in the quarter, excluding sales goes down. “We are clearly hitting a cord churn, for such plans was just 1.6 per- sure, and how we support education and between Labor and the conservative dominated by AT&T and Verizon. through MetroPCS, which merged with with customers,” T-Mobile CEO John cent, the lowest ever. A year ago, churn health.” coalition, the government was trailing 49 Contract customers are the most T-Mobile on April 30. Other phones did Legere said Thursday. In afternoon trad- for contract plans was 2.1 percent. The election comes as the decade- percent to 51 percent, according to the lucrative for wireless carriers. T-Mobile well, including Samsung’s Galaxy S4. The ing, T-Mobile’s stock gained 71 cents, or T-Mobile US Inc. is still the No. 4 U.S. long resources boom is beginning to poll of 1,002 voters taken at the end of US Inc. added a net 688,000 contract S4, which came out during the quarter, 3 percent, to $24.72. Craig Moffett, an carrier, even with the gain of 8.9 million unwind, with the central bank this week last week. customers in the April-June quarter, accounted for 18 percent of smartphone analyst at Moffett Research, said T- customers through its April 30 merger scaling back its near-term forecasts for Rudd led Labor to a 2007 election vic- compared with a loss of 557,000 in the sales. Mobile’s gains in contract customers with MetroPCS. The combined company economic growth. tory which ended more than a decade of same period a year ago. In fact, it was the T-Mobile credited new pricing plans, were five times analysts’ expectations of had 44 million customers at the end of Abbott, who leads a conservative conservative rule. But he was ousted by first gain since the fourth quarter of known as Simple Choice, with attracting 140,000. “We are witnessing what hap- the second quarter. The T-Mobile side of Liberal/National coalition which is nar- his Labor colleagues within his first term 2010, when T-Mobile started reporting new customers. In March, T-Mobile pens when the first credible price cutter the company gained 1.1 million cus- rowly ahead in opinion polls, said a gov- and replaced by Julia Gillard, the nation’s comparable figures. Part of the boost dropped its conventional two-year serv- arrives in an overpriced and saturated tomers, including the 688,000 contract ernment he led would strengthen the first female leader. The popular former came because the carrier began selling ice contracts in favor of selling phones market,” he said. “Be afraid. Be very customers. The remaining gains were economy, as he committed himself to diplomat was reinstalled in June after dis- Apple’s iPhone for the first time in April. with installment plans. The price for afraid.” T-Mobile has also introduced new wholesale customers, such as alarm sys- abandoning Labor’s industry tax on car- mal polling indicated Labor would be tems and cellular services under third- bon pollution. wiped out in this year’s election if Gillard party brands. Excluding MetroPCS, T- “We can’t afford another three years remained as leader. —AFP Mobile did lose a net 10,000 contract- free, prepaid customers, but the compa- ny attributed that to customers switch- ing to the more lucrative contract plans. India, 13th largest trade T-Mobile gained 678,000 contract and prepaid customers combined, the partner of America strongest in four years. The 688,000 net increase in contract NEW DELHI: The United States stated about USD 4 billion to over USD 41 bil- customers included 3,000, or less than that India is its 13th largest trade partner, lion. Our total trade relationship is soon 0.5 percent, for non-phone service such local media reported yesterday. expected to top USD 100 billion. In just as tablets. By contrast, more than 70 per- Reports quoted American ambassa- over a decade, India has leaped from cent of the 551,000 new contract-plan dor to India, Nancy J Powel, in the south- being our 25th largest trading partner to devices at AT&T Inc. were for tablets, ern state of Pondicherry as saying that 13th largest trading partner. We’ve come which carry lower monthly fees than India rose from 25th position to 13th in a long way since my last assignment in phones. During a conference call with the list of US trade partners in a decade. India,” she was quoted as saying during analysts, Legere suggested that the low The US ambassador said that she is an address to the members of the Indo- percentage for tablets at T-Mobile meant hopeful that bilateral trade between the American Chamber of Commerce in there was room for further growth. He two countries will soon cross USD 100 Puducherry by Times of India newspaper. said much of the gains at other carriers billion. The US ambassador said that there were from businesses “that we have yet “The value of US goods exports to was scope for increasing mutual trade to attack.” T-Mobile, which has its head- India hovered just above USD 3 billion in and investment opportunities between quarters in Bellevue, Wash., and is under 1995. Over the past year, the US exports the both countries. “We look forward to BALI: An aircraft prepares to land at the International Ngurah Rai Airport on Indonesia’s popular the control of Germany’s Deutsche to India increased by about USD 1 billion continuing this dialogue during Prime tourist island of Bali yesterday. Indonesian growth slipped below six percent last quarter as Telekom AG, said it expects to gain to over USD 22 billion dollars while Minister Singh’s visit to Washington this 511,000 to 711,000 additional contract India’s exports to our country grew by fall,” she said. —KUNA exports and investment fell in Southeast Asia’s top economy due to global weakness. —AFP customers by the end of the year. —AP BUSINESS MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013

Etihad airport services to develop Abu Dhabi cargo community portal

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airport Services - Cargo (EAS- Furthermore, under CCS, a number of compre- technology platformservices to go liveinQ4 2013. level.” Kevin Knight, Etihad Airways’ Chief Strategy Cargo), a subsidiary of Etihad Airways, is working hensive electronic cargo services for the Abu Dhabi Teow Boon Ling, Chief Executive Officer of CCN, and Planning Officer, said: “In line with Etihad with the Singapore-based Cargo Community air cargo community will be introducedutilising a said: “We are delighted to collaborate with EAS- Airways’ vision to promote Abu Dhabi as an interna- Network (CCN) to rollout a new information technol- secure online portal called CCNhub. Cargo as it sets about building an air cargo e-com- tional gateway, e-commerce has always been at the ogy platform for the Abu Dhabi cargo community This includes Electronic Customs Manifest and merce environment and hub in Abu Dhabi. forefront of how we do business. Partnering with called Cargo Community Service (CCS). Electronic Delivery Orders (eDO) functions, which “Having been in this region for the past few years, CCN to create a cargo technology platform will sim- The innovative one-stop service is designed to offer freight forwarders a timely and cost-effective we have a good understanding of the local market plify business engagement for the entire Abu Dhabi facilitate the air cargo booking and shipment way of submitting customs data electronically for requirements and practices, and with this exciting cargo community by enabling all stakeholders processes for Abu Dhabi-basedfreight forwarders cargo clearance,in addition to obtaining pricing partnershipwe envisage the customised e-services including, freight forwarders, clearing agents, the and clearing agents, by linking themdirectly with air information for printing delivery orders. we deliver to the Abu Dhabi cargo community will terminal operator and the regulatory authorities to cargo carriers, ground handlers and third parties. EAS-Cargo and CCN expect the new information elevate the standard of air cargo services to the next communicate on a single platform.” Nissan offers talented young artists unique opportunity

DUBAI: Nissan Middle East is offering up- exchange and develop artistic ideas and and-coming young artists the opportuni- experiences across the region. It is a com- ty to showcase their talent at the launch petition that will bring to light as yet of its next new car. undiscovered talent in the Middle East, Those with the flair, creativity and and will encourage and expand the expertise to be selected will have a understanding of art by everyone. It will unique chance to kick-start their careers also give young artists a chance to shine by creating original artwork ‘live’ in front and become known for their skills,” Syed of hundreds of spectators in September concluded. this year, offering the possibility of being Five inspirational artists will be chosen discovered by the region’s artistic com- from UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, munity. These masterpieces will then be and Lebanon with events taking place displayed at subsequent exhibitions to simultaneously across the Middle East. which thousands more visitors are Eligible to entrants who are amateur or expected to attend. aspiring (not professional) artists aged Syed Ahmed, Director, Marketing, between eighteen and twenty-four, par- Hyundai Veloster - officially Nissan Middle East said: “At Nissan, we ticipants will be chosen after the artwork strive to offer excitement in everything is evaluated and short-listed. The compe- we do - not just in our innovative prod- tition is open to all artists of various the coolest car around uct range, but in all our activities. The styles. opportunity we are offering talented The competition is now open and Middle Eastern artists today exemplifies interested participants are requested to Hyundai’s uniquely designed vehicle proving popular this philosophy and complements our produce their submissions on A3 paper Nissan models. I extend my best wishes and delivered to Nissan Middle East on DUBAI: The Hyundai Veloster has claimed the to all participants, and we look forward 61111, Dubai, United Arabic Emirates. number one spot in Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com to this exciting competition. Deadline to submit proposal is 5th ‘10 coolest cars under $18,000’. The Korean com- “We expect this initiative will September. pany’s innovative hatchback received the award for its unique exterior design, stylish interior and wealth of modern technology, all of which have been key to its increasing popularity in the Middle East. Two criteria - being fun-to-drive and fun-to- own - are critical among the deciding factors for Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), which is a trusted new and used car information resource in the US. Having been named one of the ‘10 coolest cars under $18,000’ in 2012, the Veloster has gone a step further this year to claim the overall title. This latest honour comes after the model was named Best Hatchback at the 2012 Middle East Motor Awards (MEMA), one of the most prestigious automotive award ceremonies in the region. Launched globally in August 2011, the Veloster has enjoyed sales growth of 54 per cent been reinforced by the fantastic first half sales includes an engine stop/start button, cruise con- in the Middle East in the first half of 2013 in com- figures recorded in the Middle East.” trol, fully automatic air conditioning and an parison to the same period last year. The biggest The 2+1 door hatchback continues Hyundai’s advanced multimedia system with a seven inch market for the stylish hatchback is Saudi Arabia, ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design ethos, its flowing lines colour touch-screen display and MP3 compati- while increased sales were also recorded in combining to create a distinctive form with bility/iPod connectivity. Rob Little & John Cunha Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, and Syria. In the UAE strong proportions and an immediate sense of In the Middle East the Veloster is available in year-on-year sales were up by a massive 353 per movement and balance. The Veloster boasts a a variety of fun and vibrant colours and is pow- ASAR-Al Ruwayeh & Partners cent. Hyundai’s Vice President and Head of truly unique feature, with one door on the driv- ered by a 1.6-litre MPI petrol engine, delivering Middle East Regional Headquarters, Tom Lee er’s side, and two on the passenger’s side. This 130 PS @ 6300rpm and torque of 157 Nm (116 acts as Kuwait law counsel commented: “With the Veloster we aimed to cre- helps aerodynamics and safety, ensuring the lb.ft) @ 4850rpm, powering it to a top speed of ate a car that stands out from the crowd, allow- model stands apart from any other car on the 200kph. To maximize fuel economy, reduce market. emissions and enhance refinement, every Kuwait’s leading corporate law proud to have participated in one of ing owners to express their individuality on the KUWAIT: Making it ideal for cool urban living , the Veloster is fitted with a six-speed automatic firm represented local as well as interna- Kuwait’s landmark financing deals. This is a roads. Winning the Kelley Blue Book award Veloster features a wealth of standard kit that transmission. tional financial institutions to secure a five- significant transaction on a number of lev- proves we have been successful, and this has year syndicated loan to be used for els, as, amongst others, it represents a new KUFPEC’s general corporate purposes and step towards further developing the coun- to finance its international expansion plans try’s petroleum sector, while also demon- Kuwait - 11th August, 2013: ASAR - Al strating the enhanced appetite by com- Samsung and OSN expand partnership Ruwayeh & Partners (ASAR), Kuwait’s lead- mercial banks to finance the growth plans ing and most prominent corporate law of companies which have solid fundamen- to bring on-demand entertainment firm, and one of the region’s top tier firms tals.” announced today that it has acted as “For ASAR, it is a further great example KUWAIT: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a ing experience,”said Mr. Vinod Nair, General edthat 88 percent of consumers’ time is Kuwait law counsel to the lead arrangers of our expertise in advising major interna- global leader in digital media and digital Manager - TV Business at Samsung Gulf being dedicated to video streaming and agents in relation to a $750 million tional as well as local financial institutions convergence technologies, yesterday Electronics. onSamsung’s Smart TVs. Content accessibili- syndicated loan facility to Kuwait Foreign on complex deals, and our ability to pro- announced its partnership expansion with David Hanson, OSN’s Director of Digital, ty and the continuous development of the Exploration Company’s (KUFPEC). The five- vide robust legal advice for our wide range OSN, to offer Samsung SMART TV customers “Our continuing partnership with Samsung region’s internet band-width offering have year syndicated loan will be used for of clients,” added John Cunha, also a part- in the Gulf a host of unrivalled on-demand now allows OSN subscribers with Samsung’s helped to create a rise in demand for VoD. KUFPEC’s general corporate purposes and ner at ASAR. entertainment options. 2013 SMART TVsto access a wide array of As a result, Samsung has been committed to to finance its international expansion plans. ASAR’s team included Rob Little, and The agreement is set to maximize the TV their favorite content On Demand. The OSN extending its video content and developing The company is active in exploration, John Cunha. viewing experience for Samsung’s SMART TV Play platform includes content from TV VoD applications for its SMART TV con- development and production of crude oil With dedicated offices in Kuwait and consumers in the region through an OSN channels such as; OSN Movies, OSN First, sumers. and natural gas in Africa, Middle East, Asia Bahrain, coupled with its associated offices Play application that can be downloaded OSN Sports 1 & 2, Disney, National Samsung’s 2013 SMART TV range offers a and Australia. and relationships, ASAR provides clients from the Samsung apps store. OSN Play pro- Geographic and Food Network. We’re very host of new innovative features, such as its ASAR provided legal counsel to an across an extensive range of industry sec- vides access to the latest TV shows and excited to add yet another touch point for advanced Smart Interaction that allows con- extensive range of leading local as well as tors with comprehensive legal advice and movies for up to fourteen days after they OSN Play to join Samsung tablets, smart- sumers to use everyday language and casu- international financial institutions that support for their business activities in have aired. phones and laptops.” al gestures to control the TV. included Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers, Kuwait, across the GCC, and beyond. “We are very pleased to announce this “This partnership with OSN is part of a The motion recognition has been NBK, J.P. Morgan, The Bank of Tokyo- ASAR has been consistently rated as the Mitsubishi UFJ, HSBC and The Royal Bank of leading corporate and commercial law firm expansion in partnership with OSN, which wider commitment to deliver more integrat- enhanced significantly, allowing users to Scotland; the Mandated Lead Arrangers, in Kuwait by many of the world’s leading will offer our SMART TV users an enhanced ed experiences for our consumers, making it zoom in and out using two hands, flip Europe Arab Bank plc, Arab Banking and reputable legal guides such as the interactive home entertainment experience. easier for them to watch their favorite TV through Smart Hub using a wave gesture Corporation, Arab Petroleum Investments Chambers Global Guide, International We have noticed that our consumers want shows and movies whenever they want,” and add content to favorites with a sim- Corporation (APICORP), Burgan Bank, Financial Law Review, and the Legal 500. In more on-demand content from their SMART added Vinod. plethumbs-up gesture. The new range Commercial Bank of Kuwait, Gulf Bank, 2012, ASAR was named as the “Best Law TVs, OSN Play adds to the growing amount OSN Play provides subscribers the oppor- includes a redesigned Smart Hub that offers National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Natixis, Qatar Firm in Kuwait 2012” by the International of high quality content that we have made tunity to enjoy watching programs anytime, five dynamic menu panels to help con- National Bank, Union National Bank; and Financial Law Review (IFLR), the market- available for consumers at the click of a but- anywhere. Users can stream, and playback sumers manage and navigate different the Arrangers, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, Bank leading guide for financial law firms world- ton. By offering OSN Play on our SMART TVs TV content whenever they like. Samsung types of content. Using the Smart Hub inter- of Bahrain and Kuwait and Scotiabank wide. The firm also won the “Best Equity we are bringing the latest movies and TV identified a recent increase in popularity for face users can easily search for movies, Europe plc, amongst others. Deal in the Middle East” award by IFLR dur- shows to our consumers, giving them more on-demand applications on their SMART shows and videos via online services and Rob Little, partner at ASAR, said: “We are ing the same year. choice, flexibility and enhancing their view- TVs, recent research from Samsung indicat- across connected devices. Increase productivity Commerzbank profits with Xerox ColorQube 8900 reat color, great savings - Now you can * Single touch scanning sag on loan losses afford to add the power of color to Environmentally conscious design - Give FRANKFURT: Germany’s Commerzbank saw ter. 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BERLIN: Two of Germany’s biggest Internet serv- ice providers said Friday they will start encrypt- ing customers’ emails by default in response to user concerns about online snooping after reports that the US National Security Agency monitors international electronic communica- tions. The plan by Deutsche Telekom AG and United Internet AG is the digital equivalent of putting an envelope around a postcard. Currently most NEW YORK: In this file photo, David Karp, Founder and CEO of Tumblr, reacts emails are sent across the web in plain view of before the opening bell at Nasdaq. —AP anyone standing between the sender and the recipient. Initially the encryption will only be secure between customers of Deutsche Telekom’s T-Online service and United Internet’s Tumblr founder to get GMX and WEB.DE services - which together account for two-thirds of primary email address- $81M to remain at Yahoo es in Germany - the companies said. “Germans are deeply unsettled by the latest SAN FRANCISCO: Yahoo’s recently complet- Sunnyvale, Calif. Karp is believed to own a 20 reports on the potential interception of commu- ed acquisition of Internet blogging service to 25 percent stake in Tumblr, which means nication data,” Deutsche Telekom CEO Rene Tumblr includes an $81 million payment to he probably has already received a windfall, Obermann said in a statement. “Our initiative is Tumblr founder David Karp as long as he which hasn’t been disclosed, from the sale to designed to counteract this concern and make remains on the job for the next four years. Yahoo. But he must stay at Tumblr until June email communication throughout Germany The retention payment disclosed in a regula- 2017 under the provision disclosed Thursday more secure in general.” tory filing Thursday is part of the windfall to get the $81 million retention payment. But computer security specialists said the BERLIN: CEO of Deutsche Telekom Rene Obermann holds a press conference to discuss that Karp and Tumblr investors realized by The payment will consist of $41 million in plan appeared to be little more than a publicity the topic of secure e-mailing. —AP agreeing to sell the service for $1.1 billion in stock and $40 million in cash, according to stunt, because the technology being used to May. Yahoo’s filing. Another $29 million in stock encrypt the emails while in transit was outdated some of its foreign partners routinely sift through ers to intercept communications and demand Karp turned 27 last month. He started options and restricted stock is being doled and didn’t guarantee they were safe from prying online traffic as part of an effort to prevent terror- access to emails and phone data stored by com- Tumblr in 2007, a few years after he dropped out to other unnamed Tumblr employees eyes while on the companies’ servers. ism. mercial providers. It also allows them to pass out of high school in New York to concen- over four years. The documents also dis- “The technology employed doesn’t prevent A spokesman for Deutsche Telekom, Philipp information on to foreign intelligence agencies trate on computer programming. Yahoo Inc. closed that Yahoo paid a total of $44 million ‘listening posts’ from being established on the Blank, told The Associated Press that the compa- under certain circumstances. In one indication CEO Marissa Mayer has pledged not to make to buy six other companies during the three system,” said Germany’s Chaos Computer Club, ny doesn’t grant foreign intelligence agencies that German security services won’t find their any dramatic changes at Tumblr in hopes months ending in June. All told, Yahoo paid which bills itself as Europe’s largest association of access to its traffic in Germany. But he added that work hindered, the country’s interior minister that the acquisition won’t alienate the blog- about $1.15 billion to buy 10 companies, hackers. NSA leaker Edward Snowden has “of course we are bound by German law.” German issued a statement welcoming the encryption ging service’s existing users, which includes a including Tumblr, during the first half of the alleged that the US intelligence agency and law grants domestic security services broad pow- move. —AP substantial number of teenagers and young year. Yahoo has bought several other start- adults. ups since the end of June. The prices for As part of her promise “to not screw it up,” those deals are likely to be disclosed in Mayer is allowing Karp to run Tumblr inde- another regulatory filing in October and Could Google Glass be pendently in New York. Yahoo is based in November. —AP

Chinese inaction gives a peek at tech future? SAN FRANCISCO: Google believes it style by decorating the titanium Glass can connect to the Internet it. The images can then be seen on tech thieves a shield has the perfect accessory for the next frames in five different colors: char- through a Wi-Fi network or by pairing the display screen and, then, with the phase of technology, the mind-bog- coal, tangerine, shale, cotton and sky with your smartphone through a right app, shared on Twitter or BEIJING: American prosecutors say and attempted economic espionage. gling and appearance-shifting cate- blue. Glass also weighs about the Bluetooth connection. Once online, Facebook and stored on your Google Pangang Group aimed high. The Chinese Pangang, in Sichuan province in China’s gory already being described as same as a pair of regular sunglasses, a it’s easy to ask Google’s search engine Plus profile. state-owned company wanted a better southwest, is controlled by the Cabinet’s “wearable computing.” The widely vast improvement over Google’s early for a piece of information. I wondered I found myself wishing Glass had process to make titanium dioxide, a white State-owned Assets Supervision and anticipated evolution hatched Google prototype of the device, which con- how the Oakland A’s fared in a game been around when my now 18-year- pigment used in paint, toothpaste and Administration Commission. Other defen- Glass, a spectacle-like device that con- sisted of a phone attached to a scuba earlier that day and Glass promptly old daughter was a little girl so I Oreo cookie filling. So it paid spies to steal it dants include a Malaysian-born American tains a hidden computer, a thumb- mask. Glass doesn’t actually have any delivered the score on a card dis- could have had pictures and video of from industry giant DuPont. Pangang was of Chinese ancestry, who is alleged to have nail-size transparent display screen spectacles in the frame, though played on the display screen while I so many precious moments that indicted last year on US charges of industri- obtained details of DuPont manufacturing above the right eye and other digital Google eventually hopes to offer that carried on a conversation. An auto- remain in my mind’s eye. Many of al spying and a retired DuPont scientist processes from former employees, and two wizardry. This Internet-connected option for those who wear prescrip- mated voice also announced the those moments aren’t around in pho- pleaded guilty to selling secrets. retired DuPont scientists. headgear is set up to let users receive tion lenses. answer through a bone conduction tographic form because they were Prosecutors say another defendant was Titanium dioxide, also known as TiO2, search results, read email, scan maps Still, when you first put on Glass speaker near my right ear. When I too fleeting to capture on a handheld encouraged by a Chinese leader to “make was one of a series of technologies Beijing for directions and engage in video and look in the mirror, you probably asked Glass for directions to another camera or camcorder. contributions” to the country - rare evi- tried to obtain to supply its booming chats without reaching for a smart- aren’t going to channel your inner location in San Francisco, it pulled up It’s easy to see why the built-in dence of high-level official involvement. industries in plastics and other goods that phone. Google Glass’ grasp of voice Fernando Lamas (or Billy Crystal, for a map on the display screen and camera on Glass is raising privacy Then the case stalled while prosecutors require the pigment. Other companies also commands even makes it possible to tried to force Pangang to answer the make TiO2 but DuPont’s process is regard- shoot hands-free photos and videos. charges in a US court. ed as more efficient and profitable. I got a glimpse of what it’s like to DuPont says it has asked Chinese American prosecutors said Chinese leaders wear Glass recently and saw just authorities to block use of its stolen secrets. deemed it an “economic priority” but enough to conclude that it could There is no indication they have acted. The DuPont declined to sell or license it to fashionable, especially as society American chemical producer is far from Chinese companies. works out the rules of etiquette for alone. China’s reputation as a global center The case offers rare evidence of possible using the device. Although I doubt for industrial spying is well established but involvement by a Chinese leader in encour- the device will become as common- experts say the scale is growing as Beijing aging technology theft. Prosecutors cite a place as the smartphone, I don’t think tries to create its own competitors in fields letter written by one defendant, Malaysian- Glass is destined to be remembered from robotics to energy to pharmaceuticals. born Walter Liew, about meeting at a 1991 as a geeky curiosity that never lived While more victims take action abroad, banquet with Luo Gan, then a secretary- up to its hype. DuPont’s experience illustrates the legal general of China’s Cabinet. Luo would later Google Inc is touting Glass as a lib- dead-ends and official inaction in China serve in the inner circle of Chinese power, erating breakthrough that will make that stymie even the biggest global compa- the ruling Communist Party’s nine-mem- technology more convenient and less nies and foreign prosecutors. Chinese com- ber Standing Committee, until his retire- obnoxious in social situations than panies accused of using stolen secrets face ment in 2012. checking a smartphone to see what’s few consequences. That is no accident, Liew wrote that Luo “gave directives so happening in your digital realm. intelligence experts say. They say Beijing that I would better understand China and Critics deride Glass as another dis- has carried on a quiet but relentless cam- continue to make contributions to her.” Two turbing example of a how enslaved paign since the 1970s to acquire technolo- days later, the letter said, he received a list people are to their devices and a sign gy through its spy agencies and Chinese of high-priority tasks and titanium dioxide that technology is obliterating per- companies, scientists and students abroad. was “one of the more important projects.” sonal privacy. Possible losses due to intellectual prop- Liew later denied he met Luo and other Only about 10,000 people in the erty theft traced to China have multiplied officials at that time, according to court US have been given the chance to pay since the ‘90s. Then, companies complained documents. But prosecutors argued he $1,500 to own a test version of Glass about copying of movies, software and would have told the truth in his letter as part of Google’s “Explorer” pro- designer clothes. Today, thieves target tech- because it was written to Chinese execu- gram. So I’ve been eager to get a first- nologies that form the heart of multibillion- tives who could verify its accuracy. hand look at what all the fuss is about. dollar industries. In the case of titanium Luo did not respond to a letter sent to I finally got a chance last week, when dioxide, the global market is worth $17 bil- him through the Chinese Cabinet’s press Google invited a few technology lion a year. office. More evidence of a possible govern- reporters and bloggers to test Glass SAN FRANCISCO: In this photo, Associated Press reporter Michael Liedtke models Google glass at A report in May by a panel that included ment role emerged with the May arrest of under the company’s supervision at a a Google base camp in San Francisco, next to Google employee, Marina Kruzel. —AP a former US director of national intelligence, three New York University researchers. They specially equipped San Francisco Dennis Blair, said China accounts for 50 to were charged with giving results from a office that Google calls a “base camp.” that matter) and say, “You look mar- adjusted my course as I walked in dif- concerns -even though smartphones 80 percent of theft of American intellectual U.S. government-funded study of magnetic Only eight applications from The velous.” I didn’t walk around with ferent directions in the room. already make it easy for people to property. Companies surveyed by the US resonance imaging to a Chinese state New York Times, Facebook, Twitter, Glass on the street, but from what I’ve The map was quite immersive take a photo or record video at almost International Trade Commission estimated research center, the Shenzhen Institute of Path, Evernote, CNN, Tumblr and Elle heard from people in the Explorer because even though the Glass any time in just about any situation. they lost $48.2 billion in 2009 in potential Advanced Technology. magazine have been approved for program, they are often greeted with screen is small, the display is in high- Google says Glass isn’t that much dif- sales and license payments to Chinese The institute is part of a web of state- use on the Explorer edition. quizzical looks from bystanders who definition and gives the illusion that ferent. The company has tried to mini- infringement. “There is no question that the run entities that encourage collection of Unfortunately, none of the Glass see the tiny display screen above the you are seeing the image on some- mize the chances of surreptitious PRC government encourages these extrale- foreign technology, according to Hannas, models we were allowed to sample right eye and figure the device is an thing much larger. Google likens it to photos or video being taken by ensur- gal transfers,” said William C Hannas, James Mulvenon and Puglisi. Mulvenon is a spe- were fully loaded with all the applica- optical aid or part of a Cyborg cos- watching a high-definition TV with a ing a red light is visible whenever an Mulvenon and Anna B Puglisi, authors of a cialist on China’s military and a vice presi- tions, or “Glassware,” that have been tume. I thought Glass looked best 25-inch screen from eight feet away. I image is being recorded. new book, “Chinese Industrial Espionage: dent of Defense Group Inc., a government designed for the device. It would have with a sunglass clip-on designed for didn’t have enough time with the Nevertheless, Glass has already Technology Acquisition and Military intelligence contractor. Hannas is a US gov- been nice to check them all out. wearing the device outdoors. device to test that comparison, but been banned from gambling casinos, Modernization,” in an email. ernment official and Puglisi is a govern- Instead, CNN was the only app avail- Turning on Glass is done by tap- there’s no doubt the picture on Glass movie theaters and some bars to pro- Companies are becoming more vulnera- ment analyst. able for this test. I also couldn’t log ping a finger on the right side of the display is crisp. People who are tect against cheating, copyright ble as they expand production and research Companies or scientists who bring into my Gmail to see what that’s like frame. The device can also be activat- severely near-sighted probably won’t infringement and privacy intrusions. I in China to get closer to its market or in home technology are rewarded with cash, on Glass. ed by tilting your head upward. Glass be able to see what’s on the screen can see how a lot of people aren’t response to taxes and other policies that tax breaks, research grants or university Other major limitations were time users have to turn on the device fre- any more clearly than everything else going to notice when they’re on Glass’ prod them to shift operations to this coun- tenure, they say. Other lawyers and security and physical constraints. I only got to quently because it automatically in front of them. candid camera. For instance, I record- try. Companies are “increasingly worried consultants interviewed for this article said spend about an hour wearing Glass turned off every 30 seconds or so The screen is deliberately aligned ed a video of a Google representative about trade secrets and technology being they see no sign of a government role in and was confined to using it within when I wasn’t using it. This is meant to slightly above the right eye so it discussing the privacy worries about compromised in China,” said Tadashi most thefts of business secrets traced to Google’s base camp and an adjoining save the limited battery life (it only won’t prevent users from maintaining Glass without him noticing. I did it by Kageyama, head of security firm Kroll China. patio overlooking the San Francisco lasts about 90 minutes if you’re eye contact during face-to-face con- acting like I was adjusting Glass on my Advisory Services for Asia. Hannas, Mulvenon and Puglisi argue, Bay. Glass has potential to be much recording a lot of video, but Google versations. That means you need to head, allowing me to press on a small Victims often are reluctant to talk about however, that such a distinction cannot be more than a novelty, especially if says the battery should be adequate glance upward when you want to button located on the top of Glass’ losses. But the DuPont case gives an unusu- drawn because Beijing encourages compa- Google lowers the price below $500 for a full day’s use for most people). look at something on the screen. right frame (this technique is an alter- ally detailed look into how US prosecutors nies to pursue foreign technology. Their by the time the company begins sell- Navigating the Glass software Glass’ coolest feature is its ability to native to using the spoken word to allege one Chinese state company stole book cites evidence including Chinese gov- ing the device to the general public requires swiping a finger in a forward almost instantly take photos with the command the device). All in all, Glass technology and might be using it with ernment documents they say show official next year. (The exact date has yet to or backward direction or an upward device’s 5-megapixel camera or looks like it’s going to emerge as impunity. involvement at the highest levels. be determined.) or downward direction on the right record high-definition (720p) videos device that advances technology in Pangang, three subsidiaries and one of “Everyone knows what is expected,” they I also quickly realized that a lot of side of the frame. Remembering the that provide a startling perspective ways bound to excite gadget lovers its employees were charged in February wrote in their email. “Local units and com- people will be turned off by Glass, if correct direction to swipe to get to a on how your own eyes see things. and information junkies while annoy- 2012 in federal court in San Francisco with panies trip over each other to access for- for no other reason than how they certain set of controls or information This is done simply by saying “OK ing plenty of others who may wish conspiracy to commit economic espionage eign sources of technology.” —AP make a person look. Google has was confusing at first, but it didn’t Glass, take a picture” or “OK Glass, there was an app to transport them to strived to imbue Glass with a sense of take long to get the hang of it. record a video” and the device does a simpler time. —AP MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Rice plants seed of hope on Sudan’s damaged farms Better yields, bigger incomes GEZIRA, Sudan: Newly planted rice in Asia, rice is still an uncommon according to the United Nations. (about 500 acres, 190 hectares) last shoots poking out of the Sudanese crop in Sudan, where sorghum is the Osman says the yield from rice, year. Compared with the Gezira soil are as tiny as blades of grass, but staple cereal, along with groundnut, an average of about 1.3 tonnes per Scheme’s total size of about two mil- they symbolise a big dream to turn millet and wheat. Cotton is also still acre (0.4 hectares), is about double lion feddans, that is like a single around one of the world’s largest grown. “More farmers need to grow that of wheat. It is also roughly 50 grain of rice in a large field. irrigated farming schemes. Bakri rice because it gives them a good percent more than that of sorghum. “Of course, we cannot at one Elamin Awad Al-Karim farms a small yield,” Karim says through a transla- Net revenue to each rice farmer time tackle everything,” says Osamu plot in the vast Gezira region tor. reached about 3,600 Sudanese Nakagaki, chief adviser from the between the Blue and White Niles His fields are among several pounds ($817) per acre last year, Japan International Cooperation south of Khartoum. Japanese aid “demonstration farms” for rice, against 1,400 pounds for other Agency. has helped turn it into a showcase which Gezira state’s agriculture min- crops, the minister said. JICA has provided seeds, planting BOSTON: The electronic cigarette consists of a battery on the bottom and a for a crop supporters say offers ister, Abdullah Mohammed Osman, Having a sustainable supply of and milling equipment, and given bottom-coiled tank on top. Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity, farmers better yields and bigger describes as a potential wonder- seed, herbicides, and the technolo- overseas training to more than 70 incomes in what is still an over- crop. gy to de-husk, clean and package Sudanese agricultural engineers. but concern still lingers nationwide about their safety. e-Cig culture whelmingly agricultural economy. “The traditional cropping system the grain are keys to expanding pro- The engineers have passed on includes “vaping” meet-ups and an array of build-your-own products. their knowledge to more than 200 farmers-out of around 116,000 who Osman said are working in the Gezira Scheme and a nearby smaller New case of H7N9 bird irrigation area. By the time it nears Karim’s farm flu confirmed in China the main Gezira canal has already flowed for 99 km. It resembles an BEIJING: A Chinese poultry worker was Scientists reported last week the first unusually straight river, with bushy confirmed as having contracted the deadly likely case of direct person-to-person trans- green banks broken intermittently H7N9 bird flu virus, health officials said, the mission of the H7N9. by small dams. first case in the southern Guangdong However, they told people to “not panic” A secondary canal drains province. as the virus’s transmissibility remained “lim- through a pipe under an unpaved The 51-year-old woman is in a critical ited and non-sustainable”. road and into a dirt trough of glis- condition after she was admitted to hospi- Local health authorities Saturday lifted tening brown water which irrigates tal on August 3 following signs of a fever, medical observations on 54 of 96 people the young rice in Karim’s fields. the Guangdong Provincial Health who were placed under monitoring after Not all of the Gezira Scheme is Department said on Saturday. they had close contact with the working so well, experts say. “She was a poultry slaughtering worker Guangdong patient, Xinhua said. “It’s in total disrepair,” one agricul- at a local marketplace,” the local health The patient had worked in markets in tural expert told AFP, asking not to bureau said in a statement on its website. Boluo, which is about 129 km east of the be identified. “You see channels A total of 134 cases have now been provincial capital Guangzhou. filled in, banks are all eroded.” reported on the Chinese mainland, includ- Many of those infected with the virus Much of the scheme’s land is not ing the Guangdong case. had direct contact with birds, commonly at producing, he said. State news agency Xinhua said Saturday poultry markets, which have been closed “Cotton, wheat and sorghum that 44 people had died of the disease- by officials across China to halt the spread production dropped to very low lev- which includes a recent fatality following of the disease. Cases of H7N9 have els, and many farmers migrated the release of the latest official figures a dropped significantly in recent weeks. from Gezira to seek better work month ago. In the southern Chinese city of Hong opportunities elsewhere,” a report The virus was first reported in late Kong, which borders Guangdong province, KHARTOUM: A Sudani works in a rice field that is cultivated as part of the Japanese-backed issued last year by the UN Children’s March, with most cases confined to eastern a government spokesman Sunday said the Gezira rice programme yesterday. Newly planted rice shoots poking out of the Sudanese soil Fund said, noting a lack of canal China, and only one reported outside the territory is closely monitoring the virus for are as tiny as blades of grass, but they symbolise a big dream to turn around one of the world’s maintenance.Veteran journalist mainland, in Taiwan. any developments. —AFP largest irrigated farming schemes. —AFP Mahjoub Mohamed Salih wrote in a June column that privatisation led In its 1920s heyday, when Sudan in these big irrigation schemes is not duction, Osman said. “Now we can to “the complete collapse” of the was under British and Egyptian colo- economically feasible,” says the min- produce rice. No problem. “To scheme’s other infrastructure. nial rule, the Gezira Scheme was ister, who himself studied fruit pro- process this to meet the internation- Assets from the project’s former touted as model for African devel- duction in Egypt. al market requirements is a chal- railway, its cotton mills and other opment, with sheer gravity being “The productivity is not so high,” lenge ahead for us.” property have been “squandered”, used to tap water from the Blue Nile and neither are farm incomes, he Even being able to replace the he wrote. to irrigate hundreds of thousands of says at his office in the state capital 50,000 tonnes of rice Sudan imports Osman said the government was acres (hectares) of cotton. of Wad Medani. Rice would boost annually at a cost of $15 million moving away from a “paternal But years of underinvestment crop yields and the earnings of would be a good start, Osman approach”, in favour of privatisation and piecemeal privatisation have farmers while providing Sudan a added. But if rice is the crop of the and leaving the farmers free to led to decay of the infrastructure, source of foreign currency and con- future, and a source of potential choose what crops they wish to canals and dykes on which the tributing to “national food security”, export earnings, the future still grow. region’s farms depend, bringing the he says. Sudan cannot feed all of its seems far off. “The farmer should depend on country’s economy down with it, roughly 31 million people, more The Japanese-backed Gezira rice himself,” he said, adding that rice analysts say. than 12 percent of whom were programme began in 2010 and gives them a new option. “It is a very Unlike in other parts of Africa or expected to need food aid this year, expanded to almost 480 feddans promising crop.” —AFP Blue Cross reaches out over insurance law changes Artificial retinas are MORRISVILLE: Just down from the ing a policy. Many of the individual and really needs kind of that step-by- Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans, is Target and Gander Mountain big-box policies will be sold on a statewide step walk-through to understand a teaming up with Spanish-language TV coming into view stores and between a nail salon and Internet marketplace designed to really critical decision for them to and radio network Univision in dental office, North Carolina’s largest make buying coverage comparable to make.” California, New York, Colorado and MINNESOTA: Elias Konstantopoulos gets of light called phosphenes and “not truly nat- health insurer opened its first retail finding a hotel room or rental car. Across the country, Blue Cross Georgia for meetings, broadcast spotty glimpses of the world each day for uralist vision,” says Raymond Iezzi, a clinician- store. It has some exercise offerings - North Carolina’s Republican General companies are among the health advertisements, and newscast seg- about four hours, or for however long he turns scientist who performs retinal surgeries at step aerobics classes and stationary Assembly and governor oppose the insurers most aggressive in reaching ments describing what coverage on his Argus II retina prosthesis. The 74-year- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. bike workouts - but for now, its main law and so the federal government is out to build consumer trust and cap- means and how to buy insurance on old man lost his sight from a progressive reti- Some people with artificial retinas can product is providing in-person infor- running the state marketplace where ture their spending on policies. Spots an online exchange. Blue Cross Blue nal disease over 30 years ago, but he is able to read large letters, see slow-moving cars, or mation about changes coming in insurers will sell policies. for a broad new print, television and Shield companies already are some of perceive some things with the bionic vision identify tableware. Tim Reddish, 55, who lost October with the health insurance As people who have been unin- online advertising campaign are mul- the country’s biggest sellers of health system. his vision to retinitis pigmentosa and got a overhaul law. sured or had their coverage provided tiplying. Meetings with civic organiza- insurance policies for individuals. “I can see if you are in front of me, and if Retina Implant device in November, says he Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North by employers start shopping around, tions community groups, and reli- Seven Blue Cross companies, includ- you try to go away,” he says. “Or if I look at a big can read a high-contrast clock indoors. Carolina is opening half a dozen of BCBSNC is reaching out like never gious institutions are taking place ing North Carolina’s, were among the tree with the system on I can maybe see some Outside, he says, he can detect the lines of these offices in strip malls statewide to before to expand on its 375,000 insur- from Vermont to Texas. The North top 10 at the end of 2011, according darkness. And if it’s bright outside and I move buildings with glass doors and the headlights first educate and then, starting in ance policies for individuals, marketing Carolina company has rented movie to Atlantic Information Services Inc., my head to the left or right I can see different of slow-moving cars at night. October, enroll consumers shopping director Bruce Allen said. The goal is theaters and invited guests to watch which specializes in health industry shadows that tell me there is something there. But other patients experience no benefit. for coverage because of the federal explaining the federal law, which first-run films, with the addition of a data and news. There’s no way to tell what it is.” The variation can be ascribed in some cases to Affordable Care Act, also known as requires everyone to have coverage or 15-minute ad explaining the “For other insurers, the majority of A camera mounted on a pair of spectacles the exact placement of the neuron-stimulat- “Obamacare.” Blue Cross affiliates in pay a fine and subsidizes many middle- Affordable Care Act and laptop-ready their experience is in the employer- captures image data for Konstantopoulos; that ing array in the tissue-paper-thin retina as well Florida and Pennsylvania have had sim- class consumers who might otherwise staffers in the lobby offering individ- provided market, so they don’t know data is then processed by a mini-computer as the state of the remaining neurons and ilar stores open for years. not be able to afford policies on their ual guidance on the law. the individual market as well and are carried on a strap and sent to an array of 60 pathways in each individual’s eye. How well The North Carolina company also own. The law also prohibits insurers The Blue Cross and Blue Shield unsure whether this will be profitable, neuron-stimulating electrodes that was people can retrain their brain to use the hauls an air-conditioned showroom from rejecting customers who have Association, the umbrella organiza- so they’re moving very carefully,” said implanted on one of his retinas in 2009. device is also important. “Patients will scan trailer to fairs and farmers markets to pre-existing health conditions. tion for the country’s 38 Blue Cross David Ridley, director of the health Nearly 70 people around the world have their environment and use their memory to reach out to the estimated 600,000 “There’s a big segment of the popu- companies, launched a campaign last sector management program at Duke undergone the three-hour surgery for the reti- reconstruct what they are seeing,” Iezzi says. people who will be newly shopping for lation that really wants to talk to some- month with the Walgreen Co. drug- University’s Fuqua business school. “In nal implant, which was developed by Second Sight says its Argus II provides individual policies - some of them sub- one face to face about it,” Allen said. “It’s store chain, with signs and brochures contrast, Blue Cross Blue Shield - with California’s Second Sight and approved for use 20/1,260 vision (which indicates that a person sidized by the government for con- a new market that’s entering that does- in about 8,000 stores. their experience in the individual mar- in Europe in 2011 and in the US this year. It is can see an object from 20 feet away that a sumers who might have trouble afford- n’t have health insurance, never had it, WellPoint, the largest operator of ket, its experience interacting with the first vision-restoring implant sold to normal-sighted person can see from 1,260 government as the insurer of last patients. Currently, the system (which costs feet away). Retina Implant says the best visual resort - is moving much more aggres- 73,000 euros in Europe; the US price is not dis- acuity gained with its device is 20/1,000. For sively and creatively.” closed) is approved only for patients with retini- comparison, normal vision is 20/20 and the Outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield tis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition threshold of legal blindness in the US is world, Humana Inc. has signaled plans that strikes around one in 5,000 people world- 20/200. “Retina prostheses are at the stage to station representatives in grocery wide. But it’s possible the Argus II and other cochlear implants were 30 years ago,” says stores and pharmacies in the 14 states artificial retinas in development could work for Anthony Burkitt, director of Bionic Vision where its policies will be sold on online people with age-related macular degeneration, Australia, a consortium of retinal-implant insurance marketplaces. Pittsburgh- which affects one in 2,000 people in developed researchers. “That technology went from based UPMC Health Plan has set up countries. In that condition, the photoreceptor being an aid for lip reading to the point now kiosks in six western Pennsylvania cells of the eye (commonly called rods and where children with a cochlear implant can malls to reach insurance consumers cones) are lost, but the rest of the neuronal go through normal school and even use with questions, and it launched a com- pathway that communicates visual information mobile phones.” puter application in an effort to offer a to the brain is often still viable. Artificial retinas One way to improve artificial retinas is to fun way to understand the details of depend on this remaining circuitry, so they add more of the electrodes that create the the law and its polices. Spokesmen for cannot work for all forms of blindness. pixels in the eye. Second Sight, for example, is Assurant Health and Aetna described Many groups are working on ways to planning on moving from 60 to 240 elec- no novel marketing twists tied to the replace lost photoreceptors. Most use a cam- trodes in a future model. But thousands of upcoming changes. era that communicates to an implanted chip, pixels will probably be required for facial Government, too, is ramping up but these systems vary in the number of elec- recognition and other detailed visual tasks, efforts to reach the working poor, trodes in the chip and how deep the chip is and many artificial-retina technologies will young people and others with no placed inside the retina. Others eschew the have trouble achieving that because they health coverage. President Barack camera for light-sensitive diodes in the chip. A have to be powered through surgically Obama’s administration and many German company called Retina Implant, for implanted wires, says Daniel Palanker, a bio- states are launching campaigns this example, recently completed human tests of physicist at Stanford. To avoid this limitation, summer to get the word out. Grassroots an implant that does not depend on a camera Palanker and colleagues are developing a organizers are recruiting pastors, bar- but instead directly harvests light and trans- wireless system in which a photovoltaic chip bers and mothers to convey the mes- mits that data to remaining neurons. A array with flexible arrays of small pixels is implant- sage. In some neighborhoods, volun- of 1,500 photodiodes replaces the eye’s pho- ed in the eye and receives image data cap- TOKYO: People enjoy water bathing in Kofu, Yamanashi prefecture yesterday. A heatwave sti- teers organized by a coalition of health toreceptors. tured by a video camera. The team has tested fled Japan as the temperature topped 40 degrees Celsius in two cities, leaving at least four peo- companies and advocates hand out At their best, today’s artificial retinas pro- the system in blind rats and is working with a ple dead over the weekend, officials and reports said. —AFP brochures. —AP duce only sketchy images. Patients see bursts company to test it in patients. —MCT MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Harvard Health Letter Specks in your vision Migraines: Can dementia be next? can signal serious HARVARD: Two new studies from migraine headache is a progressive women, Dr. Rist and her team deter- migraines,” says Dr. Rist. The other Researchers found that MA was a Harvard examine the possible asso- brain disease,” says Dr. Pamela Rist, mined that migraines, with or with- Harvard study, presented at the strong contributor to the risk of eye conditions ciations between migraine lead author of one study and a out aura, do not appear to lead to American Academy of Neurology developing major cardiovascular headaches and other conditions. research fellow at the Harvard cognitive decline. They published meeting in March, focused on more events such as heart attack or stroke. WASHINGTON: These “floaters” are not just bothersome. One study offers encouraging news: School of Public Health. But after their research recently in BMJ. “It is than 27,000 women, of whom 1,400 While the study does not prove They can be signs of potential retinal disease. Floaters, the headaches will not hurt think- analyzing data on more than 6,300 reassuring news for people with had migraine with aura (MA). that MA is causing vascular events, those tiny specks that drift across your field of vision, are ing skills. Another study suggests a Dr. Kurth says MA is a warning sign. usually harmless and often disappear or become less warning: the headaches, when “It should be considered a factor noticeable on their own. But sometimes they indicate a accompanied by aura, may signal that could indicate increased risk of condition that can lead to vision loss. “A new onset of an increased risk of heart attacks cardiovascular disease.” There is cur- floaters may herald retinal disease,” says Dr. Jeffrey Heier, and stroke. “After high blood pres- rently no evidence that treating or director of the retina service at Ophthalmic Consultants of sure, migraine with aura was the preventing migraine reduces future Boston and clinical instructor in ophthalmology at Harvard second strongest single contributor risks of heart attack and stroke. Medical School. to the risk of heart attacks and Just because you have MA, it Floaters are pieces of debris that block the light shining strokes,” says study author Dr. Tobias doesn’t mean you’ll have a heart into the retina-the part of your eye that captures light and Kurth, adjunct associate professor of attack or stroke. If you’re concerned sends it to the brain via the optic nerve. The debris is usual- epidemiology at the Harvard School about your risk, you can reduce it ly made of pieces of the vitreous-a thick, jelly-like sub- of Public Health. “It was followed by the same way everyone can: by con- stance that fills the center of your eye and attaches to the diabetes, family history, smoking, trolling blood pressure, quitting retina. Aging causes the vitreous to liquefy and break apart; and obesity.” smoking, exercising, and maintain- parts of the vitreous that don’t liquefy can be perceived as A migraine is a throbbing ing a healthy weight. spots or lines in the eye. “A lot of people complain that headache that begins mainly on If you do have migraines and car- floaters affect their vision and disrupt their ability to read,” one side of the head, often accom- diovascular disease, be sure to talk says Dr. Heier. But he says floaters often settle over time panied by nausea. It can last from to your doctor about which drugs and become less noticeable. four to 72 hours, and it can be made you can use to stop migraine Sometimes the vitreous detaches from the retina. While worse by loud noise and bright attacks. Dr Kurth says some drugs noticeable as a large floater, it doesn’t hurt, doesn’t require light. Sometimes people who get used to treat migraine can cause treatment, and often becomes less bothersome in weeks or migraines see pulsating lights or blood vessels to contract, which months. But the tugging of the vitreous on the retina can black spots or have blurry, distorted may restrict blood flow and cause cause traction on blood vessels, leading to bleeding, which vision shortly before the headache complications for people with exist- appears as many floaters, and it can also cause tears in the kicks in. That’s called migraine with ing heart disease or a high risk of retina, sending many small spots across the field of vision. aura. While we don’t completely stroke. The drugs include triptans, A retinal tear isn’t painful, but it does have symptoms: understand what causes migraines, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex), the sudden onset of brief, flashing lights or a shower of we do know that they are associat- almotriptan (Axert), and frovatriptan floaters. Untreated, retinal tears can lead to a vision-threat- ed with an increase in tiny or “silent” (Frova), as well as ergotamines, such ening retinal detachment. If the vitreous detaches, it may brain lesions, which can be a risk as dihydroergotamine (DHE-45) and pull on the retina and cause a tear. This may cause blood to factor for dementia and cognitive ergotamine tartrate plus caffeine ooze into the vitreous gel, and a person will see black spots decline. “This led us to question if (Cafergot). or floaters. Without treatment, progression from a tear to a retinal detachment could cause permanent vision loss. Silent urinary infections, serious consequences Diagnosis and treatment If you’ve lived with an abundance of floaters for a long HARVARD: Why it’s vital to know the causes and symptoms plete emptying of the bladder. Also, a lack of estrogen in Dr. Suzanne Salamon, a geriatrician and instructor at time, there’s little you can do. Dr. Heier warns against treat- of urinary tract infections and how to treat and prevent older women encourages the growth of bacteria near the Harvard Medical School, says the lack of symptoms in men ments that promise to use lasers to dissolve floaters: “Some them. urethra. Finally, kidney stones can lead to UTIs in both men and women also can be related to conditions such as stroke, people say it’s safe, but the reality is we’ve never studied it Unrecognized and untreated urinary tract infections and women. Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. “Anything that affects the in an appropriate clinical trial.” Surgery to remove the (UTIs) can quickly turn into more serious conditions. Among A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria travel brain may affect the ability to feel, localize, or describe pain,” floaters is possible, but only rarely offered, and only in young and middle-aged adults, UTIs are more likely to strike up a woman’s urethra and into the bladder, ureters, and/or kid- she explains. severe, disabling cases. women than men. But UTIs also occur often in older men. In neys. Most UTIs are caused by bowel bacteria, such as E. coli. A lack of symptoms may result in a UTI going untreated If you notice a sudden increase in floaters, you may both older men and women, the symptoms of a UTI may not and then spreading to the kidneys, and then the blood- have a retinal tear and should be examined urgently, notes be so obvious as they are in young women. Symptoms and risks stream-a potentially fatal condition. Dr. Heier. Without treatment, progression from a tear to a UTIs commonly occur when bacteria from the rectum The most common UTI symptoms include burning with But UTIs produce more subtle signs even when common retinal detachment could cause permanent vision loss. (such as Escherichia coli) infect the skin around the opening urination, frequent urination, a sense of urgency to urinate, symptoms don’t emerge. “In older adults, there may be a There’s no way to prevent floaters, and no nutrition of the urethra (the tube leading to the bladder) and then and pain in the area of the bladder. But symptoms don’t sudden change in mental status or behavior, such as confu- component or supplement regimen that will stop the vitre- ascend to the bladder. Because a woman’s urethra is much always appear in older adults. “It’s not unusual to see a sion or agitation, fatigue, and loss of appetite,” says Dr. ous from shedding debris as you age. The secret to coping shorter than a man’s, it is easier for bacteria to get up into patient in her upper 70s or older who gets infections with- Salamon. But she cautions against assuming there’s a UTI with floaters is patience. the bladder and cause a UTI. out symptoms,” says Dr. George Flesh, director of urogyne- just because someone becomes agitated, saying that But the good news is that you can help prevent retinal UTIs may also occur when urine flow is blocked and the cology and pelvic reconstructive surgery for Harvard approach can lead to unnecessary treatment with antibi- detachment by being proactive if you experience a sudden urine pools in the bladder, creating an ideal setting for the Vanguard Medical Associates. Some experts think that is otics. It’s better, she says, to consider additional signs such as increase in floaters. And the sooner you get to your oph- growth of bacteria. In older men, enlarged prostate glands because the symptoms of a UTI are actually caused by the cloudy and foul-smelling urine, abnormal urine color, blood thalmologist, the better. —MCT often partially block the outflow of urine. In older women, immune system’s fight against the infection, and the in the urine, and back pain-a sign the infection has spread to bladders that have descended (prolapsed) can cause incom- immune systems of older people may not fight as fiercely. the kidneys. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013

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Announcements German Shepherd Group condemns stray dog hunters Indian Embassy sets up helpline he German Shepherd Group address the spread of stray animals in he Indian Embassy in Kuwait has set up released a statement criticizing public, including establishing shelters for helpline in order to assist Indian expatri- Tactions of hunters who according stray dogs supervised by the Kuwait Tates in registering any complaint regard- to recent reports launched campaigns to Municipality, castration, as well as find- ing the government’s ongoing campaign to kill stray dogs using their licensed rifles. ing suitable adopters. stamp out illegal residents from the country. The groups proposed several solutions to The embassy said in press release yesterday that it amended its previous statement and stated if there is any complaint, the same could be conveyed at the following (as amended): Operations Department, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait. Fax: 22435580, Tel: 24768146/25200334. It 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 Enjoy the taste of true Espresso at concerns, fears and apprehensions of the com- munity in this regard. The authorities in Kuwait Vergnano Cafe at Olympia Complex have conveyed that strict instructions have he superior quality of the blends espresso to everyday life at home. been issued to ensure that there is no harass- comes from the meticulous selec- Espresso is now available in Kuwait, ment or improper treatment of expatriates by Ttion of the best raw materials avail- through Al-Sanabel Al-Thahabiya Est. Tel: those undertaking checking. “The embassy able, and from an extraordinary produc- 22413795/98. Espresso Vergnano can be would like to request Indian expatriates to tion process. Cafe Vergnano is the first to ordered through www.taw9eel.com A group photo showing visitors of the Berjes Al-Berjes diwaniya at the annual ensure that they abide by all local laws, rules introduce an innovation that brings all the Espresso Vergnano capsules are compati- gathering in which they sit and discuss several topics ranging between politics, and regulations regarding residency, traffic and passion and pleasure of the perfect ble with other espresso machines. social issues and other subjects. other matters,” the release read. It would be prudent to always carry the Civil ID and other relevant documents such as driving license, etc. In case an Indian expatriate encounters any improper treatment during checking, it may be conveyed immediately with full details and con- tact particulars to the embassy at the following phone number 67623639. These contact details are exclusively for the above-mentioned pur- pose only.

Issue of online visa by Indian embassy oreigners requiring visas for India need to apply it online from 16th June 2013. FApplicants may log on to the Public por- tal at ww.indianvisaonline.gov.in. After suc- cessful online submission, the hard copy, so generated, has to be signed by the applicant and submitted with supporting documents in accordance with the type of visa along with the Heritage Revival Society hosts Eid reception applicable fee in cash at any of the two out- source centres at Sharq or Fahaheel. It is essen- The Heritage Revival Society held a reception on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr in its premises. It was attended by a large number of people. tial that applicants fill in their personal details —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat as exactly available in their passports. Mismatch of any of the personal details would lead to non-acceptance of the application. Fees once paid are non-refundable. All children would have to obtain separate visa on their respective passports.

8th Expo Pakistan to commence in September he 8th Expo Pakistan will be held from September 26 to 29 in Karachi. Held Tannually, Expo Pakistan is the biggest trade fair in the country showcasing the largest collection of Pakistan’s export merchandise and services. Foreign Exhibitors also use the event to launch their products. Expo Pakistan 2012 was visited by delegates from 52 countries and generated a business of over $ 518 million. A 16 member delegation from Kuwait including rep- utable companies like Al-Yasra Foods also took part in the last exhibition. Expo Pakistan 2013 is being held under the auspices of the Trade Development Authority Pakistan. Details about the event can be viewed www.expopakisan.gov.pk. Further information and details of sponsorship can be obtained from the office of Commercial Secretary, Pakistan Embassy, Jabriya (25356594) during office hours.

KERA badminton rominent badminton association IBACK is organizing a badminton tournament to be Pheld on 24th and 31st August 2013. Total prize money is 475KD & last entry registration is 15th august 2013. Interested to participate in the same as Team KERA shall be entertained, Please contact 97156575.

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EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA The Embassy of Australia has announced that Kuwait citizens can apply for and receive visit visas in 10 working days through www.immi.gov.au. All other processing of visas and Immigration matters are handled by the Australian Visa Application Centre located in Al Banwan Building, 4B, 1st Floor, Al Qibla Area, Ali Al Salem Street, Kuwait City. Visit. www.vfs-au- gcc.com for more info. The Embassy of Australia does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visas and immigration matters is conducted by the Australian Consulate-General in Dubai. Email: [email protected] (VIS), immigra- [email protected] (Visa Office), Tel: +971 4 205 5900 (VFS), Fax: + 971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). Notary and passport services are available by appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the Embassy on 22322422. n n n n n n n Social Reform Society hosts Eid reception EMBASSY OF CANADA The Social Reform Society held a reception on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in its premises and was attended by a large number of people. The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat not have a visa or immigration depart- ment. All processing of visa and immi- gration matters including enquiries is conducted by the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Individuals who are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: www.UAE.gc.ca or www.goingtocanada.gc.ca, E-mail: abdbi-im- [email protected]. The Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, Al-Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah. Please visit our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Embassy of Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday through Thursday. The reception is open from 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for Canadian citizens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00, Sunday through Wednesday. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF UK As of July 22, the British Embassy’s Visa Application Center (VAC) will be extend- ing opening hours to be from 08:00 to 15:00 (previously from 09:30 to 14:30). This will generate more appointments in addition to the ones created from the Iftar opening time from 20:00 - 22:00. This step comes in response to the increasing number of applicants during summer. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF GREECE The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the pleasure to announce that visa applica- tions must be submitted to Schengen Visa Application Centre (VFS office) locat- ed at 12th floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al-Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport collection from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applications please visit the fol- lowing website www.mfa.gr/kuwait. n n n n n n n

EMBASSY OF INDIA On the occasion of the Independence Day of India, a flag hoisting ceremony will be held at the Indian Embassy premises at 7 am on Thursday, August 15, 2013. This will be followed by the reading of the message of Hon’ble President of India by the ambassador and singing of patriotic songs. We expect a lot of Indian nationals to participate in the function.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF US Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa applications - completely free of an inter- view or a trip inside the Embassy. The children must be under 14 years of age, and additional requirements do apply, but the serv- ice means parents will no longer have to sched- ule 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 for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter stat- ing no objection to the child’s travel. - For chil- dren of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I-20. Children born in the US (with very few exceptions) are US citizens and would not be eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, excluding holidays. More information is avail- able on the U.S. Embassy website: kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.html

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EMBASSY OF VATICAN The Apostolic Nunciature Embassy of the Holy See, Vatican in Kuwait has moved to a new location in Kuwait City. Please find below the new address: Yarmouk, Block 1, Street 2, Villa No: 1. P.O.Box 29724, Safat 13158, Kuwait. Tel: 965 25337767, Fax: 965 25342066. Email: [email protected] TV PROGRAMS MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013

7:00 The Aviators 7:50 Andy Bates American Street 7:30 Weaponology Feasts 8:20 I Shouldn’t Be Alive 8:15 Unique Sweets 9:10 World’s Toughest 8:40 Reza’s African Kitchen 3:00 Covert One: The Hades Factor 3:15 Saving Rhino Phila Expeditions With... 9:05 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 10:05 True Stories Cookbook 6:00 The Presence 4:05 Predator’s Playground 8:00 Brake 4:55 Animal Cops Houston 10:55 Mummy Autopsy 9:30 Amazing Wedding Cakes 11:50 Hell On High Water 10:20 Extra Virgin 10:00 Paycheck 5:45 Wild France 12:00 Courageous 6:35 Wildlife SOS 12:45 Animal Armageddon 10:40 Unique Sweets 13:40 Weaponology 11:10 Unwrapped 14:15 Brake 7:00 Dick ‘n’ Dom Go Wild 16:00 Austin Powers In 7:25 My Cat From Hell 14:35 Into The Unknown With 11:35 “Red, Hot And Yummy” Josh Bernstein 12:00 The Next Food Network Star Goldmember 8:15 The Most Extreme 17:45 Courageous 9:10 My Cat From Hell 15:25 I Shouldn’t Be Alive 12:50 Reza’s African Kitchen 16:20 Danger Hunters 13:15 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 20:00 Imago Mortis 10:05 Big Five Challenge 22:00 Prowl 11:00 Animal Cops Philadelphia 17:10 Ultimate Cars Basics 17:35 A Racing Car Is Born 13:40 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 0:00 Seventh Moon 11:55 The Snake Buster 2:00 Imago Mortis 12:20 Call Of The Wildman 18:05 Trashopolis Basics 12:50 Call Of The Wildman 19:00 Danger Hunters 14:05 Tyler’s Ultimate 13:15 Call Of The Wildman 19:55 Final 24 14:30 “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” 13:45 Animal ER 20:50 I Escaped Death 14:55 “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” 14:40 Big Five Challenge 21:45 Ultimate Cars 15:20 Guy’s Big Bite 15:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 22:10 A Racing Car Is Born 15:45 Chopped 3:00 NBC Sunday Today Show 16:00 Dick ‘n’ Dom Go Wild 22:35 Danger Hunters 16:35 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 4:00 MSNBC The Ed Show 16:30 The Most Extreme 23:30 Final 24 Basics 5:00 NBC Meet The Press 17:25 Project Puppy 17:00 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 6:00 ABC World News Now With 17:50 Project Puppy Basics David Muir 18:20 Must Love Cats 17:25 Tyler’s Ultimate 6:30 NBC Nightly News (Sat-Sun) 19:15 Going Ape 17:50 “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” 7:00 ABC World News Now With 19:40 Call Of The Wildman 18:15 “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” David Muir 3:00 A Kind Of Magic 20:10 The Snake Buster 18:40 Guy’s Big Bite 7:30 NBC Nightly News (Sat-Sun) 3:20 A Kind Of Magic 20:35 Shamwari: A Wild Life 19:05 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 8:00 ABC This Week With G 3:45 Emperor’s New School 21:05 Big Five Challenge Cookbook Stephanopoulos 4:05 Emperor’s New School 22:00 Too Cute! 19:30 Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity 9:00 ABC World News Now With 4:30 Replacements 22:55 My Cat From Hell Cook Off David Muir 4:50 Replacements 23:50 Animal Cops Philadelphia 20:20 Chopped 9:30 NBC Nightly News (Sat-Sun) 5:15 A Kind Of Magic 0:45 Beast Lands 21:10 Chopped 10:00 Live ABC World News Now 5:35 A Kind Of Magic 1:35 Untamed & Uncut 22:00 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 10:30 Live ABC World News Now 6:00 Austin And Ally 2:25 Big Five Challenge Cookbook 11:00 Live NBC Early Today 6:25 Suite Life On Deck 22:25 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 11:30 Live ABC America This 6:45 Shake It Up Cookbook Morning 7:10 A.N.T. Farm 22:50 Andy Bates American Street 12:00 Live ABC America This 7:35 Jessie Feasts Morning 7:55 Good Luck Charlie 23:15 Andy Bates American Street 12:30 Live ABC America This 3:25 Alone In The Wild 8:20 Good Luck Charlie Feasts Morning 4:15 The Weakest Link 8:45 Doc McStuffins 23:40 Food Wars 13:00 Live ABC America This 5:00 Buzz & Tell 9:05 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 0:05 “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” Morning 5:05 Bobinogs 9:30 A.N.T. Farm 0:30 “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” 13:30 MSNBC First Look 5:15 3rd & Bird 9:55 A.N.T. Farm 0:55 United Tastes Of America 14:00 Live NBC Today Show 5:25 Me Too! 10:15 Jessie 1:20 United Tastes Of America 18:00 Live MSNBC News 5:45 Garth And Bev 10:40 Jessie 1:45 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 19:00 Live MSNBC Now With Alex 5:55 Tweenies 11:05 Good Luck Charlie Cookbook Wagner 6:15 Buzz & Tell 11:25 Good Luck Charlie 2:10 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 20:00 Live MSNBC Andrea Mitchell 6:20 Bobinogs 11:50 Good Luck Charlie Cookbook Reports 6:30 3rd & Bird 12:15 Shake It Up 2:35 Andy Bates American Street 21:00 Live MSNBC Newsnation 6:40 Me Too! 12:35 Shake It Up Feasts 22:00 Live MSNBC The Cycle 7:00 Garth And Bev 13:00 Austin And Ally 23:00 Live MSNBC Martin Bashir 7:10 Tweenies 13:25 Austin And Ally 0:00 Live MSNBC Hardball With 7:30 2 Point 4 Children 13:45 A.N.T. Farm Chris Matthews 8:00 ‘allo ‘allo! 14:10 Pixel Perfect 1:00 Live MSNBC Politicsnation 8:30 The Weakest Link 15:30 Good Luck Charlie 2:00 Live NBC Nightly News 9:15 Orang-Utan Diary 15:50 Jessie 2:30 ABC World News With Diane 9:45 Doctors 16:10 Shake It Up 3:30 Banged Up Abroad Sawyer COURAGEOUS ON OSN ACTION HD 10:15 Casualty 16:35 A.N.T. Farm 4:25 Don’t Tell My Mother 11:05 Ray Mears’ Wild Foods 17:00 A.N.T. Farm 5:20 Banged Up Abroad 11:55 2 Point 4 Children 17:20 Austin And Ally 6:15 Street Food Around The 12:25 The Weakest Link 17:45 Good Luck Charlie World 13:10 ‘allo ‘allo! 18:10 Shake It Up 6:40 Eat Street 13:40 Orang-Utan Diary 18:30 Austin And Ally 7:10 Kimchi Chronicles 3:00 Guys With Kids Popular singer Eydie 14:10 Doctors 18:55 Austin And Ally 7:35 Eat Street 3:30 The Mindy Project 14:40 Casualty 19:20 Austin And Ally 8:05 Scam City 15:30 Alone In The Wild 4:00 Hope & Faith 19:40 Austin And Ally 9:00 Earth Tripping 4:30 The Tonight Show With Jay 16:25 The Weakest Link 20:05 A.N.T Farm 9:25 Earth Tripping 17:10 Eastenders Leno Gorme dies at 84 20:30 Shake It Up 9:55 Ultimate Traveller 17:40 Doctors 5:30 Hope & Faith 20:50 Suite Life On Deck 10:50 Banged Up Abroad 6:00 The War At Home 18:10 Lark Rise To Candleford 21:15 Austin And Ally 11:45 Don’t Tell My Mother ydie Gorme, a popular nightclub and television 19:00 My Family 6:30 Arrested Development 21:40 That’s So Raven 12:40 Somewhere In China 7:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon singer as a solo act and as a team with her husband, 19:30 The Cafe 22:00 Jessie 13:35 Market Values Steve Lawrence, has died. She was 84. Gorme, who 20:00 Silent Witness 8:00 Hope & Faith E 22:25 A.N.T Farm 14:00 Eat Street 21:40 Twenty Twelve 8:30 Hope & Faith also had a huge solo hit in 1963 with “Blame it on the 22:50 Good Luck Charlie 14:30 Kimchi Chronicles 9:00 Guys With Kids Bossa Nova,” died Saturday at Sunrise Hospital in Las 22:10 Conviction 14:55 Eat Street 23:10 Wizards Of Waverly Place 9:30 The Mindy Project Vegas following a brief, undisclosed illness, said her publi- 23:00 My Hero 23:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 15:25 The Witch Doctor Will See 23:30 My Family 10:00 Happy Endings cist, Howard Bragman. Gorme was a successful band 0:00 Hannah Montana You Now 10:30 Arrested Development 0:00 Lark Rise To Candleford 0:20 Hannah Montana 16:20 Earth Tripping singer and nightclub entertainer when she was invited to 0:50 The Cafe 11:00 The Tonight Show With Jay 0:45 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 16:45 Earth Tripping Leno join the cast of Steve Allen’s local New York television 1:15 Eastenders 1:05 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 17:15 Ultimate Traveller show in 1953. 1:45 Doctors 12:00 The War At Home 1:30 Emperor’s New School 18:10 Banged Up Abroad 12:30 Hope & Faith She sang solos and also did duets and comedy skits 2:15 My Hero 1:50 Emperor’s New School 19:05 Banged Up Abroad with Lawrence, a rising young singer who had joined the 2:45 Twenty Twelve 13:00 Hope & Faith 2:15 Replacements 20:00 Kimchi Chronicles 13:30 Arrested Development show a year earlier. When the program became NBC’s 2:35 Replacements 20:30 Eat Street 14:00 The Mindy Project “Tonight Show” in 1954, the young couple went with it. 21:00 Market Values 14:30 The Mindy Project They married in Las Vegas in 1957 and later performed for 21:30 Eat Street 15:00 Happy Endings 22:00 Banged Up Abroad audiences there. Lawrence, the couple’s son David and 15:30 The Daily Show other loved ones were by her side when she died, 22:55 Street Food Around The 16:00 The Colbert Report 0:25 Mummy Autopsy World Bragman said. “Eydie has been my partner on stage and 1:20 True Stories 16:30 The War At Home 3:25 Unique Eats 23:20 Kimchi Chronicles in life for more than 55 years,” Lawrence said in a state- 2:10 True Stories 17:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 3:50 Food Crafters 23:50 Exploring The Vine ment. “I fell in love with her the moment I saw her and 3:05 True Stories 18:00 Breaking In 4:15 United Tastes Of America 0:15 David Rocco’s Dolce Vita 4:00 Animal Armageddon 18:30 Friends 4:40 Chopped 0:45 David Rocco’s Dolce Vita 4:50 One Of A Kind 19:00 Two And A Half Men 5:30 Iron Chef America 1:10 My Sri Lanka With Peter 5:00 One Of A Kind 19:30 1600 Penn 6:10 Unwrapped Kuruvita 5:15 A Racing Car Is Born 20:00 Don’t Trust The B**** In 6:35 Unwrapped 1:40 Bondi Rescue 5:45 Joanna Lumley’s Nile Apartment 23 7:00 Unwrapped 2:05 Bondi Rescue 6:35 The Aviators 20:30 Wilfred 7:25 Unwrapped 2:35 Bondi Rescue 21:00 The Daily Show Global Edition 21:30 The Colbert Report Global Edition 22:00 Family Guy This 1956 file photo shows Eydie Gorme. 22:30 Cougar Town 23:00 Cougar Town 23:30 Don’t Trust The B**** In Apartment 23 0:00 Wilfred 0:30 The Daily Show Global Edition 1:00 The Colbert Report Global Edition This photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau 1:30 Family Guy shows Steve Lawrence, left, Edyie Gorme, center, and 2:00 Cougar Town Jerry Lewis during the MDA Telethon at the Sahara 2:30 Cougar Town Hotel, Sept 6, 1993. — AP photos

even more the first time I heard her sing. While my per- sonal loss is unimaginable, the world has lost one of the 1:00 AFL Premiership greatest pop vocalists of all time.” 3:30 Futbol Mundial Although usually recognized for her musical partner- 0:00 The PGA Championship ship with Lawrence, Gorme broke through on her own 9:30 ICC Cricket 360 with the Grammy-nominated “Blame it on the Bossa This Dec 29, 1957 file photo, shows Eydie Gorme and 10:00 Live Cricket Test Match Nova.” The bouncy tune about a dance craze of the time 18:00 Trans World Sport Steve Lawrence, both 22, on their wedding day in Las was written by the Tin Pan Alley songwriting team of Vegas. 19:00 Futbol Mundial Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Her husband had had an 19:30 Sailing Louis Vuitton Cup equally huge solo hit in 1962 with “Go Away Little Girl,” Soon after their marriage, the pair had landed their Highlights own TV program, “The Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme 20:00 Live Sailing Louis Vuitton Cup written by the songwriting team of Gerry Goffin and 21:30 Cricket Test Match Carole King. Gorme would score another solo hit in 1964, Show,” which was a summer replacement for Allen. Not but this time for a Spanish-language recording. Gorme, long after that, however, Lawrence entered the Army, and who was born in New York City to Sephardic Jewish par- Gorme went on the nightclub circuit as a soloist until his ents, grew up speaking both English and Spanish. When return to civilian life two years later. After his discharge, she and her husband were at the height of their career as Lawrence and Gorme quickly reteamed, and their careers a team in 1964, Columbia Records President Goddard took off. They appeared at leading nightclubs in Los 03:15 Bargain Hunt Lieberson suggested she put that Spanish to use in the Angeles, Chicago, New York and Las Vegas, combining 04:00 New Scandinavian Cooking recording studio. The result was “Amor,” recorded with the music with the comedy bits they had learned during their 04:25 New Scandinavian Cooking Mexican combo Trio Los Panchos. The song became a hit apprenticeship on Allen’s show. With nightclubs dwin- 04:55 Delicious Iceland throughout Latin America, which resulted in more record- dling in popularity in the 1980s, they moved their act to 05:25 Antiques Roadshow ings for the Latino market, and Lawrence and Gorme per- large theaters and auditoriums, drawing not only older 06:15 Cash In The Attic formed as a duo throughout Latin America. audiences but also the Baby Boomers who had grown up 07:00 Cash In The Attic on rock ‘n’ roll. Gorme, who was born Aug 16, 1928, began 07:45 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent “Our Spanish stuff outsells our English recordings,” 08:35 Bargain Hunt Lawrence said in 2004. “She’s like a diva to the Spanish to seriously consider a music career while still a student at 09:20 Antiques Roadshow world.” Gorme and Lawrence, meanwhile, had an impres- William Taft High School in New York City’s borough of 10:10 The Hairy Bikers Come Home sive, long-lasting career in English-language music as the Bronx, where she had been voted the “Prettiest, 11:00 Masterchef: The Professionals well, encompassing recordings and appearances on TV, in Peppiest Cheerleader.” After graduation, she worked as a 12:00 DIY SOS nightclubs and in concert halls. Throughout it, they stuck Spanish interpreter for a time but also sang on weekends 12:25 Come Dine With Me for the most part with the music of classic composers like with the band of Ken Greenglass, who encouraged her 13:15 Bargain Hunt Berlin, Kern, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers and and eventually became her manager. Her first big break 14:00 Cash In The Attic Hammerstein, and other giants of Broadway and came when she landed a tour with the Tommy Tucker 14:45 Antiques Roadshow band, and she followed that up with gigs with Tex 15:40 Extreme Makeover: Home Hollywood musicals. They eschewed rock ‘n’ roll and Edition made no apologies for it. “People come with a general Beneke, Ray Eberle and on radio and television. Among 17:00 Homes Under The Hammer idea of what they’re going to get,” Lawrence said of their her radio appearances was one on a Spanish language 17:55 Tareq Taylor’s Nordic Cookery show in a 1989 interview. “They buy a certain cereal, and show, “Cita Con Eydie (“A Date with Eydie”), which was 18:20 Planet Cake they know what to expect from that package.” beamed to Latin America by Voice of America. — AP PAYCHECK ON OSN ACTION HD 18:50 Rick Stein’s Spain Classifieds

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

Some volunteer work may keep you busy most of this day. This could be in There is a yearning to broaden horizons and widen your experiences helping friends, contributing your expertise in a community project or a little time spent in a in this life—a kind of spiritual wanderlust takes center stage in your life now. You could religious project. You like to care for others and this can be quite a fulfilling day if you do not find yourself visiting a different religious group with a friend today. You may become overdo or push on into the time you need for yourself. There is a giving-up of much superficiali- involved in conversations surrounding religious matters with a variety of your friends. ty in favor of in-depth learning and self-discipline—separating the wheat from the chaff in There is no debate, just review of different religious classes. All life seems linked together your personality. A bout of philosophy or even a little religion could have an enormous effect and connected. You may have an interesting view of the world, the universe and your- on the way you look at your career during this time. Lasting values, whatever you find to be self. There is spiritual growth and imagination. There are many ways of seeing through true and enduring, can guide you now—opening up avenues that have previously been the separateness in the world—to the unity behind it. You may spend much of the after- blocked. noon in relaxation.

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

Emotional security, a sense of belonging and nurturing are felt instinctively. This is a good time to organize your affairs or rearrange your living You want roots and you may crave a sense of intimate, lasting connection, a castle against the area—perhaps a summer cleaning. Your home environment, friends and sur- uncertainty of the world. It is time to talk about ways in which one can place money aside for roundings in general get attention. There are good conversations with young people and rainy days or travel dreams. Your close friends may have ideas in which you could save or invest. perhaps some insight into their thinking. This time is known for being quite lucky and full of Find ways in which your money will work for you, yet will be difficult to cash in quickly. Of fortunate circumstances that create fortunate changes—new people and objects of beauty. course, the business world of money transactions is not open today but planning can be bene- Your intensity and passionate approach to life are obvious to all who meet you. Life would ficial. This will help you to reach your goals of travel, redecorating, large purchases, education, be boring if we were all the same. If you are willing to relax this afternoon—just letting life etc., faster and with less frustration. Your love relationship is improving and family matters have flow to you—you could be in for wonderful surprises. You could be heading for a delightful- levity. ly romantic evening with someone special.

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

There is a drive to probe and penetrate today and this may find you examin- Marriage, children, animals or gardening can be enjoyed this morning. As ing and working through some strong internal changes. Push too hard and you the day progresses, you may find the occult, psychology, initiation and mysti- could be too dominating, even oppressive to yourself and others. Being more involved with cism of great interest and may even find yourself at some sort of a psychic fair. You are con- neighbors or siblings satisfies a deep emotional need and finds you involved in sharing stories stantly involved in personal change as a lifelong habit. Sometimes you even feel a new person ACROSS declared a saint by canonization. or experiences that can bring about much laughter. Later today you may feel that emotional emerging as you learn new insights on human behaviors that help you grow and share a new 1. Tear down so as to make flat with the 4. Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short security, a sense of belonging and nurturing are most important. These issues are felt instinc- you with others. You could write, create and investigate a number of scientific phenomena and enjoy every moment. Check out the latest scientific research . . . You could join the team—the ground. wedge-shaped white tail. tively now. Your health report is good, but you must pay more attention to diet and nutrition. An exercise class that is competitive becomes an activity in which you enjoy becoming research can be thrilling. Everything conspires to reveal you at your most elegant this after- 5. Distinctive and stylish elegance. 5. The basic unit of money in Uruguay. noon, particularly with groups of people. 12. A rapid bustling commotion. 6. Low spreading tropical American shrub with involved. You make great progress! 15. Slightly open. long slender leaves used to make a mildly stim- 16. The ball-shaped capsule containing the ver- ulating drink resembling tea. tebrate eye. 7. A long projecting or anterior elongation of 17. A boy or man. an animal's head. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 18. Relating to or characteristic of Jainism. 8. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from CAPRICORN Emotional considerations may block the way you want to move today. 19. American dwarf fan palms. aba cloth. A strong devotional nature becomes apparent to anyone who takes time to know the real you. You love attention and somehow you can manage to gravitate to the Someone may get pushy or obscure the real choices and the right path. You 20. Either of two large African antelopes of the 9. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of have no trouble putting your feelings into words. In fact, you may have to exercise some con- genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and center of almost any group or happening this afternoon. You enjoy expressing yourself and could find yourself entertaining others. Your living area reflects your personality and there may be some fun trol over your tongue—for you are quick to say things. Everything you communicate packs a horns in both sexes. Iran and the Caucasus. times spent in redecorating or shuffling things around to look different. Let yourself dream today. wallop. Getting away to think by yourself can bring you the answers you need. Emotional secu- 22. Belonging to or on behalf of a specified per- 10. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to These days do not come too often—do not ignore the opportunity to let your imagination loose. rity, a sense of belonging and nurturing are the things that are felt instinctively now. You want son (especially yourself). 100 liters. Perhaps a good book or movie will take on that more-than-real dimension. Going with the flow of the roots and you crave a sense of intimate connection that will last—a castle against the vicissi- 23. (informal) Uncomplimentary terms for a 11. Resembling or characteristic of or appropri- day seems right. Romance is possible. Consider the placement of the stars and planets this evening. tudes of the world, so to speak. Let a love relationship blossom—do not push issues or feelings policeman. ate to an elegy. too much today. This is a day for joy. 24. (Greek mythology) Immortal winged horse 12. By bad luck. that sprang from the blood of the slain 13. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann. Medusa. 14. The probability of a specified outcome. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 26. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake 21. Situated at or extending to the side. Leo (July 23-August 22) Chad. Everything points to your taking the initiative today in the family or a love 25. (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo- This is a great time to be with others and to play or work together. 28. Scandinavian liquor usually flavored with partner’s activities. You are the inspiration and driving force in the lives of others. A born coach Christian mythology. Part of this day is filled with opportunities to be with your loved ones in some or teacher, you are at home in the physical areas of life. You are quite able to manage a very caraway seeds. 27. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic extremely inspiring surroundings. This could mean a trip to a planetarium, a special active and strong emotional life. Strong spirit, attractive, direct, perhaps loud—you are driven 34. (Greek mythology) The Muse of history. protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for play, a musical, an art show, etc. Short travel expeditions could be in order and a to excel in any form of physical and creative expression—sports, theatrics, arts and crafts, what- 36. A British peer ranking below a Marquess feeding and locomotion. sense of belonging and nurturing are the issues that are felt instinctively now. You ever. This urge to express yourself, to speak out and be heard, propels you into many an inter- and above a Viscount. 29. An island republic in the west central Pacific love your roots, whether home and family, ancestors or history in general. You are esting situation. Communicating and getting your message across to others is at a high just 37. Highly concentrated or intense. probably a collector and very discriminating in this area. You appreciate emotions just south of the equator. now. Your timing should be perfect and those around you should find you most spontaneous 39. A soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and like to get a sense or feel for whatever is happening. This is a wonderful time to 30. A ballroom dance in triple time with a and alive. and univalent) metallic element. strong accent on the first beat. build on relationships. 40. The compass point that is one point north 31. A social unit living together. of due east. 32. Port city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay. 41. A small island. 33. The Mon-Khmer language spoken in Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 43. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mythol- Cambodia. ogy. 35. United States screenwriter and filmmaker Everyone’s communication skills are at a high just now. Interactions with 44. Someone who works (or provides workers) You have a searing vision that cuts through what passes for conventional (born in 1944). religion. This is a vision of the endless process of life ever being born all new. There is great friends and family can be fun. Others will find you most natural and full of energy to do most during a strike. 38. (Babylonian) A demigod or first man. acceptance and faith in the natural process and the next generation. You may enjoy some time anything today. Ideas, mental things, information exchange and the interrelating of all these 46. A church associated with a monastery or 42. A school for students intermediate between on a nearby lake with a friend or loved one—perhaps a picnic. This afternoon you find yourself are central to your day. You could bring imagination and religious understanding to physical convent. elementary school and college. entertaining children. You love children and animals and may find that they are just naturally and scientific studies. There is the possibility of new visions or sudden insights into your self- 49. The basic unit of money in Western Samoa. 45. Fermented alcoholic beverage similar to attracted to you. Before the day is over, these children end up entertaining you. A quick huddle image or into your ideals and dreams. You may do some thinking on reshaping and renewing 50. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the but heavier than beer. to put ideas together and by the evening all of you could put on a talent show to the parents. your philosophy or religion—your imagination is at full tilt. There are breakthroughs in compas- sion and communion. The mind simply cannot focus on misery when it is flooded with the pilot is talked down by ground control using 47. Date used in reckoning dates before the Perhaps you enjoy entertaining others—you instill that fun into these kids. Laughter and joy is desire to heal and be happy. precision approach radar. supposed year Christ was born. a contagious thing. 51. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle 48. The compass point that is one point east of where driver sits. due south. 53. (in golf) The standard number of strokes set 52. The biblical name for ancient Syria. Word Search Yesterday’s Solution for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire 55. The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the course. Dali region of Yunnan. 54. The compass point midway between east 57. (Jewish cookery) A loaf of white bread con- and southeast. taining eggs and leavened with yeast. 56. Indian nun and missionary (born in Albania) 58. United States space station. dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910- 59. The sound of sheep or goats (or any sound 1997). resembling this) v 1. 60. The United Nations agency concerned with 61. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a atomic energy. skewer usually with vegetables. 63. Transportation of people or goods by air 62. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic (especially when other means of access are protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for blocked). feeding and locomotion. 68. The willful and unlawful crippling or mutila- 64. A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and tion of another person. shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have 71. (Scottish) Bluish-black or gray-blue. 72. A fabric woven with lisle thread. small flowers and berries (including hollies). 75. Plot of land belonging to an English parish 65. (the feminine of raja) A Hindu princess or church or an ecclesiastical office. the wife of a raja. 76. A Russian river. 66. A slick spokesperson who can turn any criti- 77. A shed containing a number of beehives. cism to the advantage of their employer. 79. An Arabic speaking person who lives in 67. A native American tent. Arabia or North Africa. 69. A soft white precious univalent metallic ele- 80. An opening that permits escape or release. ment having the highest electrical and thermal 81. A member of a Caddo people formerly liv- conductivity of any metal. ing in north central Texas. 70. Queen of the Olympian gods in ancient 82. A small cake leavened with yeast. Greek mythology. 73. Intentionally so written (used after a print- DOWN ed word or phrase). 1. The seventh month of the Moslem calendar. 74. A period marked by distinctive character or 2. A genus of Platalea. reckoned from a fixed point or event. 3. A person who has died and has been 78. A Loloish language. Yesterday’s Solution

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The former glamour model and husband Kieran Hayler saw their holiday turn into a “horror film” as they were driven to a public hospital after the star’s amniotic sac - a bag of fluid in the womb - had torn and risked becoming infected. An insider told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “When they got there it was like something from a horror film. All Katie could see were big wide, white corridors and harsh strip lighting. “It looked deserted. Eventually, some medics in green gowns and masks appeared. “Katie was distressed and bleary eyed and shouting any- thing to communicate with them.” The baby was not thought to be due for another 10 weeks, but she was told it could be born “with- in a week” - and doctors are doing all they can to “prevent infection” and protect the baby. The source said: “Katie is now hooked up to drips and heart monitors in a country where she doesn’t speak the language and doesn’t know anyone. “She was told she had no choice but to stay, or risk the child’s life. Of course she rammy-winner Chris Brown has suffered a seizure which he is suspected of rear-ending a car stopped at a red stayed. The doctors are doing everything they brought on by intense fatigue and extreme emo- light in the San Fernando Valley. Brown allegedly refused to can and the baby should be OK providing they Gtional stress, his publicist said Saturday. The “Look At give the other driver his license or insurance information. can keep Katie stable, prevent infection and Me Now” singer suffered a non-epileptic seizure early The driver of the other car said Brown was polite at first, but delay the labor. “They have also told her she Friday morning while he was working in a Los Angeles stu- a confrontation arose after she kept demanding identifica- will give birth within a week. But of course she dio, Nicole Perna said via email. Perna said Brown’s doctor tion. The woman said she took a picture of Brown and a is worried - everyone is.” attributes the episode to “intense fatigue and extreme passenger, “and then they went ballistic,” shouting exple- emotional stress, both due to the continued onslaught of tives and grabbing at her camera before speeding off. The unfounded legal matters and the nonstop negativity.” The woman said she didn’t know who Brown was until a friend doctor examined the 24-year-old but he wasn’t hospital- called and told her about an online report of the incident. ized. The singer has been on felony probation since the In February, the Sheriff’s Department investigated a fight 2009 beating of then-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown has been in between Brown and singer Frank Ocean at a recording stu- and out of court since the Rihanna assault, making reports dio, but Ocean declined to pursue a battery case against on fulfilling the requirements of his five-year supervised Brown. The same month, Brown crashed his Porsche while probation term. A judge revoked his probation last month being chased by paparazzi. Brown won a Grammy in 2011 and ordered a hearing in a May 12 hit-and-run case, in for Best R&B Album with “F.A.M.E.” Lovato won’t go Cyrus clubbing wants dad to attend therapy

iley Cyrus wants her father to attend therapy with her. The emi Lovato doesn’t trust herself to go clubbing. ‘The ple I can trust to help me get through it. I feel like I can over- M20-year-old singer was left X Factor’ USA judge - who spent time in rehab for sub- come anything.” Demi recently set up the Lovato Treatment distraught after Billy Ray Cyrus split stance abuse, eating disorders and self harm in 2010 - Scholarship in memory of her father, Patrick Lovato, who with her mother, Tish, and although D won’t allow herself to enter a nightclub in case it makes her passed away earlier this year. She explained: “When my father the pair have now reconciled, Miley fall back into her old ways. Speaking to OK! magazine, she passed away, it was something that was really, really difficult wants to seek professional assistance said: “You have to be in a good mind space. I don’t go out to for me to get through. “He suffered from mental illness and it to help work through her issues with clubs or anything like that because for me it’s a trigger. I’m alienated him from the outside world - even family members her dad. A source told Star magazine: constantly doing things to better myself. “It’s hard to do on including myself. “I’m partnering with CAST Recovery [a “Just because her mom has taken him my own. I sometimes rely on my team around me; my friends social-services agency] to provide treatment for people with back doesn’t mean that all is cool with and my family and my management. It’s too much to handle addictions or mood disorders. I wish there was something I Miley. It was her idea to enter counsel- already, and when you’re in the public eye, it makes it twice as could have done when my dad was alive but unfortunately I ing and Billy agreed. “Miley has always hard. That’s why, fortunately, I’ve surrounded myself with peo- couldn’t so I’m doing everything now.” been Daddy’s little girl and she wants to be able to love him like that again.” The ‘We Can’t Stop’ hitmaker recently hit out at Billy via Twitter, demanding that he “tell the truth” before she does, when she hadn’t been able to contact him via phone. She tweeted: “@bil- Berry had to be lyraycyrus since you won’t reply to my texts I’m giving you an hour to tell the truth or ill tell it for you (sic).” Miley also attached an image of herself with ‘sexier’ as a Bond girl an unknown woman with the tweet, but she deleted the post just minutes alle Berry was told to later. Four minutes after the explosive be “sexier” when she tweet had been erased, Miley wrote: Hwas a Bond girl. The “My twitter was just actin all types of 46-year-old actress - who was cray! (sic)” pictured emerging from the water in an orange bikini for in a classic scene in 2002’ s ‘Die Another Day’ - was urged Kelly Osbourne West buying Cowell using J-Lo as to up her sex appeal for the shots, and she joked if she £1 million messanger to lover tried any harder to pose she would displace the alignment thought cancer anti-kidnap cars of her hip joint. She told Total anye West has invested over £1 million on anti- Film magazine: “The sea was kidnap cars to protect his family, according to freezing! I had to do it quite a would kill mum few times too. I went in the Kreports. The ‘Clique’ hitmaker will spare no elly Osbourne thought her mother expense in ensuring the safety of his partner Kim water and I went out the water. Then I had to walk up Sharon was going to die from cancer. Kardashian and their two-month-old daughter North, The 28-year-old star admits she and he has ordered matching bullet and bomb-proof the beach in a ‘certain way’. K “They kept saying, ‘Can you feared for ‘The X Factor’ judge’s life after she vehicles to travel around Los Angeles. The rapper has was struck down with colon cancer in 2002, commissioned a £250,000 Chevrolet Kodiak - based be sexier?’, and I was like shouting back at them, ‘this is but the devastating news made her realise on Barack Obama’s the importance of life and forced her to Limo One - while Kim all the sexy I got! I’m gonna get hip dysplasia if I try and appreciate her mum more. Speaking to the will be given an UK edition of Cosmopolitan magazine, she £800,000 armored make it any sexier!’ “ Although the brunette beauty hinted said: “I became my mum’s nurse 24/7. I gave SUV called the her injections and medicines when she had Prombron Iron Pierce Brosnan is her favourite James Bond, she seizures. I even had a parking space at the Diamond. An insider hospital with my name on it. I thought I was told the Daily Star imon Cowell has reportedly been using Jennifer applauded Daniel Craig for Lopez to pass messages to his pregnant lover. The his sex appeal. Halle added: “I going to lose her - it was awful. “I used to Sunday newspaper: wake up every morning and go, ‘My mum is “Kanye is fully aware Smedia mogul is lying low in the midst of his lovechild thought that [Daniel’s emerg- so stupid, she doesn’t know anything’. Now I that his new family is drama and the singer is helping him stay in contact with ing from the sea shot] was socialite Lauren Silverman during her on-going divorce wake up and I go, ‘Mum is so smart. Why so high-profile they pretty sexy. I was like, good from her husband Andrew. An insider told the Sunday didn’t I listen to her when I was younger? attract the attention for him! I worked with Pierce, Express newspaper: “She and Lauren have met at least She’s the best mother - and friend - in the of weirdos and psy- so I’ll always have my twice. There have been quite a few phone calls between the favourite...” Although she was world and it makes me want to cry saying chopaths. “He aims two. “Lauren has come to regard Jen as her only lifeline to that. “Just a year later in 2003, the ‘Fashion to leave nothing to banned from watching the Simon. The arrangement has taken a lot of stress out of her spy films when she was grow- Police’ star was hit with another heart break- chance. His priority is to get delivery of the vehicles, situation. Jen has assured her Simon would never, ever ing revelation that her father, Ozzy especially Kim’s, before he begins his US tour in ing up her appreciation for leave her and their unborn child out to hang. “While Jen the action flick grew with Osbourne, had been involved in a quad- October.” Besides the armored cars - which were isn’t altogether comfortable playing sob sister, she’s come time. Quizzed on whether she bike crash - which caused him to fracture bought on the advice of Jay Z - Kanye is also insisting to understand how worried Lauren is and let her know she thought she would be a Bond eight ribs and a vertebra in his neck - so she both he and the ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ will continue to be there for her.” Meanwhile the ‘X Factor’ nursed him back to health. She explained: boss has reportedly held a secret meeting with Andrew in girl when she was younger, star always have at least two bodyguards. The source “He couldn’t move from the neck down and added: “If there have been any kidnapping threats New York as the former friends attempt to clear the air. she explained: “My mother Speaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, a source thought the Bond films were was basically a paraplegic, so I slept on the against their daughter, he isn’t saying. But that fear is floor by the side of his bed for four months. clearly in his mind. “Kanye is also acutely aware that revealed: “Simon must have gone to great lengths to make too adult for me to watch sure this meeting was kept private because he didn’t even when I was growing up, so I I brushed his teeth and washed his clothes, Kim has enemies who are resentful for her reality TV and every day we’d put on our swimsuits success and the thought of anything happening to tell his close friends. “No doubt it was difficult for both of never really had a chance to them but they must have felt it needed to happen. “Simon think about it. “It was only as I and I’d shower him. “Not many people can her or Nori, their nickname for North, is his say they’ve wiped their mother and father’s worst nightmare.” Always believes seeing someone in person to talk about got older I became aware of Bond.” arses more than they’ve wiped their own.” LIFESTYLE37 MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 GOSSIP Summers, Yellen both Kate Moss’ ‘highly qualified’ for Fed earnings tripled in 2012

he supermodel made a whopping £11.7 million from October 2011 to TOctober 2012, ranking in almost three times the amount she earned the previous year. The Telegraph newspaper reports that figures filed at Companies he ‘How We Do’ singer never leaves the house without slicking ers, and I found myself loving the unexpected attention. “It got to House show her business Tilly Church on her signature bright red lipstick and says the bold make-up the point where I actually started feeling disappointed when no one posted profits of almost £8 million, Tlook is an instant confidence boost. She told US Glamour mag- said, ‘Oh, I like that!’ I soon added the red lipstick for extra punch, while her second company, Skate LLP, azine: “Wearing red lipstick, in my opinion, is the simplest way to and it’s been a staple ever since.” The blonde also admits she feels a brought in £3.8 million. The 39-year-old make an impact. As soon as I slick it on, I feel instantly pulled togeth- connection to the strong and inspirational women in her family veteran model also has a number of er, more powerful, more womanly. I wear it all, almost every day.” The whenever she wears the beauty product. Rita added: “Gwen Stefani lucrative deals, having been the face of 22-year-old star started experimenting with red lips in a bid to give and Marilyn Monroe are my inspirations. But the deep connection I Rimmel cosmetics for the past ten years. her daring style more edge as a teenager. Rita said: “My taste for have with red lipstick stems from women in my family. “My mum 2012 saw Kate create her own lipstick standing out started when I worked at a sneaker store in high and auntie and gran were these strong women who wore it and line for Rimmel and appear in the school. People would constantly compliment me on my bright train- looked incredibly glam. They truly knew how to embrace make-up. Olympics Closing Ceremony, as well as shooting high profile ad campaigns for Mango, Rag & Bone and Dior Addict. Her earnings this year are expected to Glanville’s sons won’t far exceed that, notably thanks to her new accessories range for Carphone Spears’ ex-husband Warehouse and new campaigns for the appear on reality TV likes of Versace, Givenchy, Matchless and St Tropez. Mum-of-one Kate is one to marry of the rare models to have worked con- randi Glanville’s tinuously throughout her career and is sons won’t appear on expected to continue into her 40s Bher ex-husband’s new long-term girlfriend thanks to the strong brand she has reality TV show. The ‘Real build. She first shot to fame with a top- Housewives of Beverly Hills’ ritney Spears’ ex-hus- less Calvin Klein jeans advert when she star, 40, insisted her boys, band is set to marry his was just 16 and is coming full circle in Mason, nine, and Jake, six, Blong-term girlfriend this January by appearing topless on the will not feature on Eddie weekend. The ‘Till The World cover of Playboy magazine’s 60th Cibrian’s new series with Ends’ hitmaker’s former spouse anniversary edition. his wife LeAnn Rimes, Kevin Federline, with whom which will air on VHI later she has two sons, Sean this year or in early 2014. Preston, seven, and Jayden The couple, who first James, six, obtained his mar- revealed in May that they riage licence with Victoria were developing their own Prince in Las Vegas on Friday TV series, will star in six night shortly after a surprise half-hour episodes, as they proposal. A source told want to take control of the way the public sees them. They UsMagazine.com: “Kevin told Teigen deletes were previously said to have decided not to feature Eddie’s her he was going to Vegas for a sons on the show but a press release this week confirmed it job, but he surprised her by would focus on LeAnn’s role as a stepmother, “learning proposing and [then plans on] how to navigate the co-parenting of Eddie’s two sons.” But marrying her while they are Brandi clarified on Twitter on Friday morning that their there. “Victoria really wanted wedding vows sons will not be on the show. She wrote: “GM (Good this for a long time so she’s Morning) my fancy kids don’t want 2 wake up but they R gotta be blown away. She’s proven herself with him from day one. Victoria being picked up by dad 2 go 2 Aspen! Fancy! PS. no they is an awesome girl.” A source also told People.com that the couple, whose won’t be on eddies show #safetravels (Sic) Eddie, 39, and daughter, Jordan Kay, is set to turn two next week, was granted a mar- LeAnn, 30, posted a picture of them hiking with the boys in riage licence at 8.42pm on Friday night. Kevin, 35, began dating Britney, Aspen, Colorado, on Friday and also revealed they went 31, in mid 2004 shortly after his split from long-term girlfriend Shar white water rafting there on Saturday morning (10.08.13). Jackson, while she was pregnant with their second child, after meeting The couple, who tied the knot in 2011, are hoping their the ‘Toxic’ hitmaker on her world tour, for which he was a backup dancer. new reality show will help people to realize they are just a The former couple wed in a low-key ceremony in September 2004 and normal couple, after they sparked controversy when they reached a divorce settlement in March 2007 but are still on good terms. met on the set of TV movie ‘Northern Lights’ and embarked Kevin started dating Victoria, 30, in 2008 and previously hinted he want- on an affair while they were both married to other people. ed to marry her. During an interview with Ryan Seacrest in 2010, he said: In a joint statement this week, they said: “We are really “Would I get married again? Definitely.” But he later insisted he was in no excited to be working together on a unique show that will rush to tie the knot again, saying: “I just want to be happy. Right now, I give you a glimpse into who we really are or better yet, really am happy. Victoria’s a great person. She’s an incredible person.” who we’re really not.” Britney, who was also previously married to her childhood friend, Jason Alexander, for 55 hours after they exchanged vows in Las Vegas in January 2004, ended her engagement with fiance Jason Trawick in Bruce Jenner January 2013 and is currently dating Dave Lucado. needs his own space

ruce Jenner rents a house in Malibu because he Bneeds his own space. While his wife Kris Jenner Is Aniston tying the knot? resides at the family compound in Calabasas, California, Bruce has been spending an increasing ennifer Aniston’s hairdresser has arrived at her home amid rumors she amount of time at his new rented beach home will marry Justin Theroux. The ‘We’re the Millers’ actress and her fiance have because he needs time away from his spouse, but Jalso secured parking restrictions around the perimeters of their Bel Air friends insist their marriage is still strong. A source told mansion in Los Angeles between 4 pm and 11:30 pm, despite claims she is OK! magazine: “Kris and Bruce still love each other very merely hosting a small celebration for Justin’s 42nd birthday. The actor’s repre- much but sometimes Kris can just get a little too much sentative told E! News: “It’s a birthday. Not a wedding. Today is Justin’s birth- hrissy Teigen is upset about losing her Lake Como in Italy. A source previously to handle so Bruce distances himself. He is a relatively day.” Jennifer’s long-time hair stylist and close friend Chris McMillian was spot- wedding vows. The Sports Illustrated revealed that they chose the scenic location low-drama guy. Bruce just wants a place for some ted arriving at her home shortly after noon. The couple - who met on the set of Cmodel revealed she lost the touching because “that’s where they fell in love.” The peace and quiet, it’s all he really has ever wanted and 2011 movie ‘Wanderlust’ - are reportedly planning to tie the knot in a low-key promises she penned to make to her fiance insider said that the couple’s guests would be hasn’t had much of for the last few years.” The couple - ceremony and will then celebrate their marriage with a bigger party later in John Legend at their upcoming nuptials after staying in a hotel in the region for about four who have two daughters, Kendall, 17, and Kylie, 15, the year. A source previously said: “August 10th is Justin’s birthday, and their she accidentally deleted them from her com- or five days for the celebration. Chrissy, who together - try to spend some quality time together at nearest and dearest have been invited to a huge ‘birthday party’. But everyone puter’s hard drive. The brunette beauty, who got engaged to John in 2011 after four years least once a week in a bid to keep their marriage is convinced they’re planning to exchange vows within the grounds of their recently revealed she never wears underwear, of dating, is letting her wedding planner have healthy. The source explained: “She and Bruce see new home and for it to be a huge surprise on the day. “They have gone to shared her misery on Twitter on Saturday, complete control of her big day. She recently each other at least once a week, on the weekend. “Kris extreme lengths to keep it quiet - openly lying to their friends to keep up the shortly before flying to Tokyo, Japan, writing: said: “I’m excited. I can’t wait for the ceremo- has been really sweet lately. She bought him thou- ruse. Apparently it’s going to be a very low-key affair with the possibility of a “completely lost everything on my hard drive ny. [John] and I have been working and trav- sands of dollars worth of gadgets and toys, set up with bigger celebration later on in the year.” It is believed the 44-year-old actress - with no chance of recovery. now I have to elling so much that we just let our wedding her assistants all the necessities for the house, bakes so who was previously married to Brad Pitt - and Justin told their mothers Nancy write my vows all over again.” The 27-year-old planner do everything. We’re not neurotic that he has brownies, lemon bars and all sorts of and Phyllis, about their plans over a family dinner in New York two weeks ago, model is set to tie the knot with the ‘Ordinary about it. I just want to finally see all of my things at the house.” and both women will be at the wedding, despite Jennifer’s strained relation- People’, 34, hitmaker in early September near friends in one area.” ship with her mum. lifestyle MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 FASHION New Ts are heart of school nonuniform ‘Uniforms’ he T-shirt is one of fashion’s most big, too.” It’s all about image and mes- design Jenny Cooper. basic items, but even with today’s saging, which this generation is very Statement T-shirts, with words, Tpopular slim cuts, there’s wiggle comfortable with, she says. “It’s about embellishment or images, are expres- room to change up the style. That can affirmation on your chest. You are mak- sive but are not fashion risks, says Betsy be pretty important to the kids and ing your statement, whether you are Zanjani, senior vice president of design teenagers who practically live in them making fun of designers with a ‘Celine products for Forever 21. “To say ‘graphic but like to feel that they have some- as Celfie’ shirt or saying you loved Hello T’ as a trend is a broad, brush-stroke thing new when they go back to school. Kitty when you were in kindergarten. ... characterization, but what the T-shirt is This year’s news comes in next-genera- It’s the antithesis of a few years ago has become very specific, with multiple tion graphics, old-school characters, when all she wanted was the perfect things driving it.” and witty or powerful phrases. Alex Wang plain-gray, perfect-weight T.” Zanjani ticks off the comics craze - “The best and most memorable The heavily logoed look also is passe, This product imagetaking note of the pop culture graphic Ts throughout the years are the says AE’s Ward. “Today, our customer is released by phenomenon that Comic-Con has ones that capture the pulse of that focused on projecting a personal identi- AÈropostale, Inc become - as one of the strongest time,” says Tana Ward, senior vice presi- ty. ... Our girl is also much shows a T-shirt influences. Forever 21 has opened dent and chief merchandising officer for more aware of the artistic with a sunglasses in-store Marvel Comics shops as American Eagle. Because of the price - side of graphic design and design. — AP the retailer noted “an almost cult and frequency of wear - T-shirt trends how it adds texture and following of old-school comic also can move quickly because they interest to her outfit.” executive vice president of strips and vintage action figures,” she aren’t intended as long-term invest- All she needs is a circle Aeropostale, says kids and says. “Things that are vintage and retro ment pieces. mini skirt and a pair of teenagers like to wear a “uniform,” are really strong in both our male and “This is an affordable fashion printed jeans (two other they just need enough variety so it female businesses.” change,” says Seventeen fashion direc- popular back-to-school doesn’t look the same every day. The surprise might be the strong tor Gina Kelly. “Graphics are really, really items this year), and she is For younger kids, there are col- sales of “Boom! Pow! Bam!” with young big in the teenage market, and so is good to go, says Kelly. T- orblocked sleeves, retro ringer women, but Susan Fields, vice president nostalgia,” Kelly says. “At 16, a girl under- shirts also can be a canvas necklines and new printing tech- of product merchandising for Marvel stands irony, and that makes it cool to for other trends. In the niques. In J Crew’s Crewcuts collec- Entertainment, says a good character do some things. You also have T-shirt Aeropostale fall lineup, tion there are glow-in-the-dark transcends gender. Still, there has to be companies borrowing from the runways there are cartoon cam- graphics for boys and sparkle for the right fit and fabric, and that’s why like Givenchy, and that’s where you’ll eras, faded flags and col- girls. “We use our own children as Marvel partnered with Forever 21. “We see space prints, high-fashion prints - legiate stripes on the laboratories. And definitely access needed to walk away from the boys’ and photo-realism prints are definitely shirts. Emilia Fabricant, our inner children,” says head of boxy T-shirt.” — AP ‘Retail Jeweller Healthy hair, India any way Awards 2013’ you want to ceremony wear it

left in the ‘90s (think: Janet Jackson in the movie “Poetic Justice” and R&B singer Brandi). There are several variations of braids and a sea of style possibilities with or without using extension hair. Styles called box braids, tree braids, Havana twists and Senegalese twists are among the most popular looks with extension hair this summer, Chindo said. Women are taking them to great lengths, wearing their braids or twists down their backs or longer. However, Chindo noted, long hair is not the most ideal in the sum- mer heat. Bouffants, oversize buns and a number of creative up-dos that get the hair off the neck Anyssa Roberts wears her hair natural. Curly, kinky and coily can be worn to keep women cooler yet stylish. natural hair is on trend, but the journey from relaxed to Chindo said the creativity in hairdos is because unprocessed can be long and frustrating. — MCT photos there is no formula for making a good style with braids. “You just need to play with your braids to ood hair” and “bad hair” bring a style from it,” she said. As for mainte- are phrases that for nance, she suggested women wash their braids every week or two to ensure the scalp is clean “G decades have been used Surya Sandusky in the black community to describe a and the hair is moisturized. She recommended wears her hair Sulfur 8 brand products to keep hair healthy and person’s preference in texture and relaxed. Chemically style, but stylists with focuses on eth- protected underneath braids, and oil sheen to straightened, or maintain luster. nic hair care agree there is no such relaxed, hair is ver- thing as good hair and bad hair, only satile but can shed Relaxed hair your hair and the way you take care of and break easily. it. The black hair industry like the per- Despite the rise of the natural hair care move- sonal-care business in general has ment, women continue to relax, or chemically Femina Miss India International 2012 evolved over decades, and more straighten, their hair. Polk, 27, is a licensed cosmetologist at Stylin’ On Rochelle Maria Rao. women are looking to embrace their Regency salon and has been practicing since 2007. Relaxed hair dries out hair whether relaxed, natural, braided easily and sheds more than any other hair because of the porosity of black or in any other style and wear it the hair and the strength of chemical relaxers, she said. The tendency for healthiest way possible. relaxed hair to dry and break doubles in the summer because of exposure Today, there are products, tech- to sun, saltwater and chemicals in pool water, Polk said. That threat can niques and treatments that were not Morgan Jones wears her hair cause women with relaxed hair to steer clear of the swimming pool, but available only a few decades ago. But in braids. Many women are that’s not necessary, she said. “Before you go into the water, spray your hair the experience of navigating them can choosing braids, using their with a leave-in conditioner” to avoid breakage and drying, Polk said. The be, um, hair-raising. Lexington, Ky, styl- naturally long hair or exten- conditioner can be a simple mix of water and a favorite conditioner. ists Melanie Day of You’ve Got Curls, sions, as a protective style for “What the leave-in does is it actually seals the cuticle down,” Polk said. Odilia Chindo of Smart Braids in summertime. Sealing the cuticle, or the outermost part of the hair shaft, prevents split Lexington and Anetra Polk of Stylin’ on ends and protects hair from breaking at the shaft. After swimming, she Regency weighed in on caring for black hair and how to get it looking and said, women should wash their hair with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of feeling its best for summer. salt and chemicals. To add moisture back to the hair, “co-wash,” or use a conditioner as a cleansing agent. Natural hair Polk suggested alternating between washing and co-washing to keep More and more black women are going back to their roots, literally, and hair clean and moisturized. have chosen to cut off their processed, straightened hair and grow it in its natural state, curls and all. Day, 28, a licensed cosmetologist, specializes in About curl types all ethnicities of hair and hair care. At Twisted Salon on Malabu Drive, Day Knowing the curl pattern or type of your hair will help determine what founded the You’ve Got Curls & Hair Loss Center and started the Hair products are best, what maintenance is necessary and even how much Matters: Live Curly workshop dedicated to helping women learn about heat to apply, stylists say. According to the most widely used system, hair their hair and love their curls. “I am here as a guide to assist clients with ranges from Type 1 (straight) to Type 4 (very curly). Black women’s natural their hair concerns because hair is a journey,” she said. hair is most often Type 3 or 4. “One way is to feel the hair for tightness and Miss Universe Canada 2012 Sahar Biniaz pos- More women are choosing to wear their hair in its natural state and texture,” Melanie Day of You’ve Got Curls said of determining your curl pat- es as she attends the ëRetail Jeweller India steer clear of the chemicals used to relax hair, or as Day called it, “the jour- tern. “Type 4 hair may feel more like wool, while Type 3 may feel more like Awards 2013í ceremony in Mumbai. — AFP ney back to me.”One part of that process is learning how to style natural cotton or silk.” Type 3 curls make an S or Z pattern and also frizzes more photos hair after wearing it straightened for so long. Day said a good style starts in with humidity, according to the website for the 3 Sisters of Nature line of the shower. “Shampooing and conditioning hair is the foundation of the hair products. Type 4 curls are coily or kinky, and the hair strands are fragile style,” she said. She suggested organic and low-sulfate products to clean and dry and need to be moisturized and hydrated to prevent breakage. All hair and keep it moisturized.Day added that using essential oils like tea types have subcategories A, B and C that further specify curl patterns. tree oil and peppermint is a way to cleanse the scalp naturally. She sees a Day said the best time to see your curl pattern is after hair has been lot of women this summer wearing their hair in what are called “protective” washed and dried without any product in it. There are online resources styles like braids or weaves. Protective styles are those that require little including YouTube videos and bloggers to help women with similar curl manipulation of the hair, giving tresses a break from daily styling and patterns figure out their hair types, but Day said the best way to determine encouraging hair growth. it is to consult a professional stylist. Braids and twists are popular looks among women for defining the curl About weaves pattern, or the way curls grow on a spectrum from wavy to coily. When it Weaves have become an increasingly popular way to protect hair dur- Indian Bollywood actress Yami Gautam. comes to nights out, the bouffant and Mohawk are styles of choice for ing the summer. To create a weave, hair is braided into corn-rows, and women with longer hair. But for women who recently did the big chop, Day tracks of hair are sewn into the braids, hence the nickname “sew-in.”“Most said, she has noticed that they are making use of scarves and other acces- celebrities on the red carpet are wearing weaves or extensions,” Anetra sories to highlight their natural curls. “There are endless possibilities for nat- Polk of Stylin on Regency said. Polk advises weave wearers to use a ural hair. It all depends on your mood that day,” she said. Day lived most of squeeze bottle with a long spout, like the ones stylists use to apply hair col- her life with natural hair except for one time during her cosmetology train- or, to cleanse their hair underneath. Polk says the trend she notices in ing when she was required to relax her hair to pass the course. “In beauty weaves is that people are choosing lengths of 20 to 30 inches of hair. “Find school, it wasn’t really conducive to learn about textured hair,” Day said. Day, hair that blends, first and foremost,” Polk says, adding that working within a then 17, grew out her hair with weaves and braids, and at 28 is still wearing budget and doing research also are key. it natural. Growing her natural hair was a journey, she said, urging those Polk suggests purchasing a sample if available to test how the hair growing their hair to “stay strong, and stay focused. Some days you won’t blends with your own hair. To ensure hair extensions are blendable, look at want to look in a mirror, but know it pays off.” luster and texture. To keep hair under the sew in healthy condition in and out of the water, Polk suggests that, before swimming, the wearer use a Braids leave-in conditioner, which could be a simple mix of a favorite conditioner Braids have become an increasingly popular protective style among and water. Afterward, wash with a clarifying shampoo and conditioner. women in Kentucky, said Chindo, 37, a professional stylist at Smart Braids “Dilute the conditioner with water and spray it down into the braids,” Polk who has practiced the craft for years. Braiding is a part of the culture from says about applying leave-in conditioner. “As long as you keep the mois- Bollywood Bollywood her upbringing in Douala, Cameroon. “Black hair art is the way we black ture in the hair, that is what’s going to keep the hair fresh.” Polk says a clean actress actress people manage our hair,” she said. Hair and fashion trend-setters including scalp and clean weave can help hair growth and make your summer sew- Neha Usha Solange Knowles have inspired women to reclaim the braided look once in a lot less hassle. — MCT Dhupia. Jadhav. lifestyle MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 FEATURES

Hot Property: Strahan and Murphy sell Bel-Air home

lthough talk-show host and football ality Nicole Murphy, have sold their Bel-Air band, which has sold more than 50 million analyst Michael Strahan was initially a home for $11 million in an all-cash deal. The albums worldwide and has a Facebook follow- Areluctant seller, a $3-million gain in less couple had planned to build their dream ing of 55 million-plus fans. The group is on than a year helped him overcome his hesitan- house on the 1-acre site, which they bought tour in Asia. Public records show Hahn bought cy. Strahan and his fiancee, television person- last year for $7.8 million. the property in 2006 for $3.975 million.

Late actress’ home sells in Encino The longtime home of the late actress Bonnie Franklin has sold in Encino for $2.1 mil- lion. The one-story traditional, priced at $1.945 million, went into escrow 10 days after coming on the market and closed in a little more than a month. Features include a family room, a den / office with a fireplace, three more fire- places, three en suite bedrooms, an additional bathroom and 3,771 square feet of living space. The lot of more than three quarters of an acre includes a swimming pool with a brick surround. Franklin, who died in March at 69, starred on the late-’70s and early-’80s sitcom “One Day at a Time.” She had a recurring char- acter last year on “The Young and the Restless.”

They had torn down most of the existing floors, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and ‘Million Dollar Listing’ spoiler 1926 Mediterranean home. But offers started 3,089 square feet of living space. The master Whether you caught or missed the recent coming in on the property and the right dollar suite, which has canyon views, includes two season opener of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing figure finally changed their minds. Strahan, 41, fireplaces. Cher, 67, gained fame as part of the Los Angeles,” you are way behind the real-life is the co-host of “Live! With Kelly and Michael.” 1960s duo Sonny and Cher. She won an Oscar story. The plot line from the news release: “As The defensive end played for the New York for her role in “Moonstruck” (1987). The prop- Josh Flagg finds a new enthusiasm for work, Giants his entire NFL career, setting a record erty previously sold three years ago for $1.515 the pressures in his personal life begin to for sacks in a single season and retiring in 2008 million. mount. Although Josh loves his bachelor pad after winning Super Bowl XLII. He starred in in their LA high-rise, his partner Colton wants the 2009 TV series “Brothers.” Alt rocker lists brentwood digs to start fresh and move into the comforts of a Joe Hahn of the alt-rock band Linkin Park humble abode, leaving Josh at a crossroads.” Cher flexes home-buying muscles has put his home in Brentwood up for sale at The spoiler: Flagg, who has been on the Cher is back in the real estate news, or at $4.6 million. Set on more than half an acre in a series since it started in 2006, just bought a least her trust is, this time buying a home in gated community, the contemporary house Spanish-style home in Hollywood Hills West, the Beverly Crest area for $2,145,355. The two- features panoramic city and ocean views, paying $1.6 million. The redone 1935 bunga- story country English house, built in 1957, was floor-to-ceiling windows, solar power, an ele- low features an open kitchen / family room, once owned by another celebrity actor Ed vator, five bedrooms, six bathrooms and 6,458 two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,687 O’Neill and his wife, Catherine Rusoff. They square feet of living space. There is a three-car square feet of living space. The gated property sold the home in 2007. garage. includes a covered spa, fire pit and a changing The gated home features wood-plank Hahn, 36, is the DJ and programmer for the room with bathroom. — MCT

Joe Hahn of the alt rock band Linkin Park has put his home in Los Angeles, California’s Brentwood neighborhood up for sale at $4.6 million. — MCT photos Keep mosquitoes out of standing pools of water

ainy weather in many parts of the country has invited unwanted guests mosquitoes. Before you Rcan swat them, they drink like miniature vam- pires, leaving swollen bites that itch like the dickens. There are more than 3,000 different species of mosqui- toes worldwide, with 176 types thriving in the United States, according to the American Mosquito Control Association - www.mosquito.org. A mosquito’s main food is nectar or a similar sugar source, so they can be classified as pollinators just not the good kind for peo- ple because they leave bites that swell, redden and itch like the dickens. Mosquito control experts say the best way to keep mosquito populations down is to restrict their breeding sites, which are pools of standing water. “In warm weather, mosquitoes can develop from eggs to adults in a little more than a week in just a few ounces of standing water,” said mosquito control Mosquito Dunks are nontoxic controls for mos- expert Jonathan Cohen with Summit Industries. The quito larvae, and are sold at home and garden company makes Mosquito Dunks which contain B.t.i. stores. — MCT photos (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), a bacterium that • Maintain swimming pools in good condition with naturally kills mosquito larvae but is harmless to other appropriate chlorination. Empty the water from chil- living things. “It’s important to empty out birdbaths, dren’s swimming pools when not in use. pot saucers, kids’ swimming pools and unclog rain gut- For added control, including ponds, bird baths, ters to reduce the areas where mosquitoes can lay fountains, drain lines and ditches, treat water with eggs.” Mosquito Dunks and Mosquito Bits that contain Bti. To reduce mosquito populations, experts recom- The dunks will not harm wildlife, including songbirds, mend: as well as pets and fish, according to Summit Mosquito trivia • Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, Industries.One dunk treats up to 100 square feet of sur- • Mosquitoes find hosts by sight they observe buckets, pool covers, coolers, flower pots or any other face water for up to 30 days. You’ll find the dunks at movement by detecting infra-red radiation emitted by containers where water has collected. garden centers, hardware stores and home centers warm bodies; and by chemical signals (mosquitoes are • Remove and discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, nationwide. attracted to carbon dioxide and lactic acid, among oth- pots and pans, broken appliances and other items left Also, don’t forget that clothing is an excellent barri- er chemicals) at distances of 25-35 meters. outdoors that can collect water. er between you and a mosquito, says Cohen. Wear • Dark clothing can attract some species of mosqui- • Empty and clean birdbaths and pet water bowls at clothing that will protect more of your body, such as toes more than lighter-colored clothing. least once or twice a week. long-sleeved shirts and long pants, especially during • Salt marsh mosquitoes will fly up to 40 miles for a • Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps the evening hours. meal. — MCT that won’t hold water not even spoonfuls. Chris Brown suffers seizure because36 of stress MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013

Iraqis enjoy the Eid Al-Fitr holiday in a park in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday. The three-day Muslim Eid Al-Fitr holiday marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. — AP Jolie, Marvel superheroes bewitch Disney expo

ngelina Jolie cast a spell on the crowd at Convention Center included a few allies of Muppets sequel “Muppets Most Wanted,” fairytale the D23 Expo. The star of the upcoming “Marvel’s The Avengers.” Tom Hiddleston, Natalie musical “Into the Woods,” live-action retelling of Afilm “Maleficent” appeared on stage at the Portman and Anthony Hopkins from “Thor: The “Cinderella” and the mysterious “Tomorrowland,” Disney extravaganza for a Saturday presentation Dark World” and Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan and which stars George Clooney and is inspired by promoting the company’s upcoming assortment Anthony Mackie from “Captain America: The contents from a box found in the Disney archives. of live-action films. “Since I was a little girl, Winter Soldier” were on hand to tout their “Tomorrowland” filmmakers Brad Bird and Maleficent was always my favorite,” Jolie told the upcoming sequels. Hiddleston apologized for not Damon Lindelof showed off some items from the crowd of 4,000 fans about her role as a real-life wearing his Loki costume, which he donned earli- box on stage. “They want us to pull Clooney out rendition of the “Sleeping Beauty” villainess. “I of the box,” said Lindelof. “It’s not gonna happen, was terrified of her, but I was so drawn to her. I guys.” The items included a blueprint of the “It’s a wanted to know more about her.” Jolie said her Small World” ride, a doctored photo of Walt daughter, Vivienne, who turned 5 years old last Disney with Amelia Earhart and a large silver disc month, was cast in the film as a young version of that the pair said contained the remnants of an Princess Aurora, mostly because she was the only animated film. “In 20 short years, we will share child who wasn’t afraid of Jolie in her horned this extraordinary place with the entire world, so attire on the set. would you like to see it?” a booming narrator said “One little kid even said, ‘Mommy, please tell at the end of the clip, which began with an ani- the mean witch to stop talking to me,’” said Jolie. mation of cave paintings and ended with a futur- Other stars that appeared at California’s Anaheim istic cityscape. Despite the plethora of stars and footage, the Force was notably absent from the D23 Expo, despite the Walt Disney Co. acquiring George This undated publicity photo released by Lucas’ Lucasfilm empire last year. Disney didn’t tease anything new about its plans for “Star Wars” Disney shows Ricky Gervais, left, as Tom Hanks, left, as Walt Disney showing Disneyland to Emma Thompson as ‘Mary Poppins’ Dominic and Kermit the Frog right, from films at D23. The studio previously said it plans to author P.L. Travers, in Disney’s ‘Saving Mr Banks,’ releasing in US theaters limited on unleash a new “Star Wars” trilogy and two spin-off Disney’s ‘Muppets Most Wanted.’ December 13, 2013 and wide on December 20, 2013. films beginning in 2015 with “Star Wars: Episode er this summer at Comic-Con International in San VII.” “I really wish I could tell you more, but there Diego. are dark forces and they are watching,” said “I’m not gonna get this crowd to kneel,” he Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn. said. “We’re at Disneyland.” Later, when the Saturday’s presentation concluded with sever- “Captain America” crew came on stage, Evans al clips from “Saving Mr Banks,” which tells the comically invited the audience to join him at the story of Walt Disney’s collaboration with “Mary theme park across the street. “Anyone wanna go?” Poppins” author P. L. Travers, and a performance the “Captain America” star joked. “Let’s go!” Marvel of “Go Fly a Kite” from B.J. Novak and Jason Studios president Kevin Feige screened footage Schwartzman, who portray “Mary Poppins” song- from both sequels, including two never-before- writers Richard and Robert Sherman in the film. seen clips, and teasers for both “The Avengers: The pair were joined on stage by the real-life Age of Ultron” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Richard Sherman. The clip for “The Dark World” showed Patterned after San Diego’s wildly popular Portman’s human character Jane being examined Comic-Con, the biannual D23 Expo, which Disney on Thor’s home realm of Asgard, while the rough launched in 2009, isn’t just about movies. On the “Winter Soldier” footage showcased a stealth show floor this weekend, the 45,000 expected assault on a naval ship by Cap with plenty of attendees are snapping up exclusive merchan- Photo released courtesy of Disney shows boomeranging shield action. Other films pre- dise, trading collectible pins and meeting stars Photo released by Disney, Mickey Mouse stands in front of the Anaheim Convention viewed Saturday included the globe-trotting the Darth Vader exhibit at D23 EXPO. Center in preparation for the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. from Disney Channel shows. — AP Legend of Apple co-founder Jobs heads to big screen he life and times of Apple co-founder Steve with his pregnant girlfriend and his later refusal to ble vision, but he didn’t have the ability to exe- Jobs will be immortalized on the big screen acknowledge paternity of the couple’s daughter. cute on it,” he said. “I would be surprised if the Tnext week as the first of two planned During the annual MacWorld/iWorld conference movie portrays the truth.” Kutcher, meanwhile, biopics about the visionary computer guru lands in San Francisco in January, Kutcher acknowl- defended “Jobs” from Wozniak’s criticisms in an in theaters. Almost two years after Jobs lost his edged being intimidated by the task of playing interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “A couple long battle with cancer, “Jobs,” starring Ashton Jobs. “Playing a guy which everyone will have things you have to understand. One, Steve Kutcher as the iconic computer industry titan, is judgment of or criticism about was really, really Wozniak is being paid by another movie studio to to be released Friday. The independent film opens scary,” the 35-year-old said. help support their Steve Jobs film, so he’s gonna ahead of a bigger-budget project on Jobs Kutcher, an avowed geek who has also invest- have an opinion that is connected to that, some- planned by Sony that is being put together with ed in a slew of technology start-ups, spent hours what,” Kutcher said. the support of Apple’s other co-founder Steve poring over old videos of Jobs in an effort to repli- “Two, the biggest criticism that I’ve ultimately Wozniak. cate the Apple chieftain’s mannerisms and voice. heard is that he wanted it to be represented-his “Jobs” was screened at the prestigious He also got into character by adopting Jobs’ strict contribution to Apple-fairly. And, in all fairness, Sundance International Film Festival earlier this diet of eating and drinking only fruit and carrot the movie’s called ‘Jobs.’ And it’s about Steve Jobs year where it received a lukewarm reception from juice-a regimen that led to excruciating pain and and the legacy of Steve Jobs, and so I think it critics. The film charts Jobs’ early life, including his a trip to hospital two days before filming was set focuses more ... on what his contribution to Apple famous launch of Apple in a garage in 1976 to start. Kutcher’s film has, however, been greeted was.” Sony and Wozniak’s movie is to be based on through to his triumphant return to the company coolly by Apple co-founder Wozniak, who has tak- the Apple co-founder’s official biography penned in 1996 after earlier being ousted from the com- en exception to certain scenes in the movie, by Walter Isaacson. Heavyweight Hollywood pany in a boardroom coup. Directed by Joshua including one scene in particular where Jobs out- screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (“The Social Network”) Michael Stern from a script by Matt Whiteley, lines his grand vision for computers. has been entrusted with the adaptation. Sorkin “Jobs” paints a broadly favorable portrait of the “Steve is lecturing me about where computers has already indicated that he plans to tell the sto- man who gave the world such groundbreaking could go, when it was the other way around,” ry of Jobs in three phases tied to three of the gadgets such as the iPod and iPad. Wozniak told the Los Angeles Times. “Steve never inventor’s best known products. The director and But it also touches on the more controversial created a great computer. In that period, he had the actor who will play Jobs have yet to be chapters of his life, including his abrupt break up failure after failure after failure. He had an incredi- picked. — AFP