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ALEPPO, Syria: Barrel bombs dropped from regime hel- New treatments icopters Saturday killed more than 70 civilians in Syria’s Aleppo, while government forces in neighboring Iraq of breast cancer retook an area west of the jihadist-controlled city of Ramadi. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said “at least 71 civilians were killed, and dozens wounded prolong health when regime helicopters dropped barrel bombs” on the CHICAGO: Promising advances in research could provincial town of Al-Bab and the Al-Shaar district of mean longer, healthier lives for women with breast the city of Aleppo. cancer, the number one cancer in women worldwide, In the worst carnage, 59 civilians, all male, were killed experts said yesterday at a major US cancer confer- at a market in jihadist-controlled Al-Bab, Observatory ence. A new targeted therapy that appears to double director Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP. “People often the amount of time cancer can be held in check, a gather on Saturday mornings at the Al-Hail market in drug that offers more women a chance at healthy lives Al-Bab, which is why the number of dead was so high,” post-diagnosis and a surgical option to remove extra explained Abdel Rahman. Those killed were all male tissue in order to reduce the likelihood of cancer’s because women have much less freedom of movement return were among the findings presented at the in areas controlled by the Islamic State (IS) jihadist American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting group, he added. in Chicago. The head of the Britain-based monitoring group said The targeted drug, palbociclib, is made by Pfizer 12 people were also killed in rebel-held Al-Shaar, includ- and was granted accelerated approval by the US Food ing eight members of a single family. Victims’ bodies and Drug Administration earlier this year for use in were laid out on the streets of the neighborhood, with women with the most common form of advanced the limp blood-covered hand of one of them protrud- breast cancer, known as estrogen receptor positive ing from under a blanket, said an AFP correspondent at (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 neg- the scene. Shahud Hussein, one of the civil defence vol- ative (HER2-). According to the findings of a phase III unteers helping to clear rubble in Al-Shaar, said the trial presented at the ASCO meeting, the drug - when blasts were so powerful that buildings were “likely to Continued on Page 13 ALEPPO: Syrians stand next to the bodies of those killed in a bomb barrel attack by the Syrian air force on collapse”. the eastern Shaar neighborhood of this northern Syrian city yesterday. — AFP Continued on Page 13 FIFA’s Blatter comes out fighting

ZURICH: FIFA President Sepp Blatter the end of Blatter’s new four-year term. “I came out fighting yesterday as he began think he (Blatter) will be then forced to Saudi IS branch his fifth term in charge of soccer’s gov- resign,” he told reporters. But Blatter, who erning body, implying that the United has run FIFA for nearly 20 years during calls for more States timed the announcement of a which it has regularly been subject to major corruption probe to try to scupper suspicions of sleaze and corruption, went his re-election bid. The 79-year-old Swiss on the offensive, criticizing US authori- Shiite attacks comfortably won Friday’s vote at a FIFA ties for how they had handled their DUBAI: An Islamic State-affiliated group in Saudi congress in Zurich, having secured the investigation. Arabia has urged more attacks against Shiites, support of blocks of votes from Asia and “No one is going to take it off me that after IS claimed two bomb attacks on mosques in Africa, which outweighed dissenters it was a simple coincidence (that) this the kingdom. An IS suicide bomber on Friday blew including Europe’s powerful soccer body American attack (happened) two days himself up at the entrance to a mosque in Saudi’s UEFA. He now faces the daunting task of before the elections of FIFA,” Blatter told Eastern Province, killing three people, after securi- restoring public faith in an organization the Swiss RTS television channel late on ty volunteers and police prevented him from tainted by allegations of rampant graft Friday. “Why didn’t they (the police) do entering during the weekly prayers. The attack and deeply divided over his leadership. this in March when we had the same came exactly seven days after the jihadist group One of his most fierce critics, English meeting? At that time, we had less jour- struck another Shiite mosque in the oil-rich Football Association Chairman Greg nalists.” region. Dyke, predicted further scandals before Continued on Page 13 The so-called Najd Province, which claimed DUBAI: Indian Bollywood actor Salman Khan speaks onstage during the Arab both bombings, defended attacks on Shiites and Indo Bollywood Awards ceremony early yesterday. — AFP (See Page 39) said they should be “killed everywhere”, in an audio message posted online late Friday. The jihadist group “has ordered its soldiers everywhere Bailed Bollywood star to kill the enemies of religion, especially (Shiites),” a spokesman is heard saying in the audio mes- Khan performs in UAE sage. The unidentified speaker said Shiites were “apostates”, adding: “it is our duty to kill and dis- DUBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman guards. Among the attendees were Indian place them... wherever they may be”. Khan, on bail over a deadly hit-and-run 13 actress Urvashi Rautela as well as actor Four people were also wounded in Friday’s years ago, performed in Dubai on his first and producer Anil Kapoor. Bollywood attack in the city of Dammam, which coincided overseas public appearance since his con- stars Varun Dhawan and Parineeti Chopra with weekly prayers. The attack sparked wide- viction earlier this month. Arriving at the as well as Indian band Meet Brothers per- spread condemnation. The United States first season of the Arab-Indo Bollywood formed during the ceremony that went denounced the “brutality of the terrorists” and said Awards ceremony held in the Emirati city on until early dawn. Khan presented the it was committed to working with Saudi Arabia to late on Friday, Khan was met by loud best director award to Sajid Nadiadwala fight extremism. “We deplore the brutality of the cheers from a massive audience that for his film “Kick”. terrorists who perpetuated this violence at places included Indian and Arab celebrities. The A court on May 6 sentenced Khan to of worship,” said US State Department spokesman controversial actor was found guilty earli- five years in prison for culpable homicide Jeff Rathke. “The United States stands with the er this month of killing a homeless man and other charges, including driving while people of Saudi Arabia against this violence and with his SUV after a night out drinking in under the influence of alcohol. But two remains committed to working with the Saudi an upmarket bar in Mumbai in 2002. days later the Bombay High Court agreed government and our international partners to fight violent extremism in the region,” he added. He arrived nearly five hours later than to suspend the 49-year-old’s sentence ZURICH: FIFA president Sepp Blatter attends a press conference yesterday after Continued on Page 13 scheduled Friday to an almost full theatre, pending an appeal. being re-elected during the FIFA Congress. — AFP and surrounded by several dozen body- Continued on Page 13 Tense standoff outside US mosque

PHOENIX: Anti-Islam protesters - some of them the standoff eased - though officers kept the “We should remind ourselves that we do not heavily armed - faced off against religious rights two groups apart. match wrongness with wrongness, but with demonstrators outside a US mosque Friday, in a Organizers of the anti-Islam protests said on grace and mercy and goodness,” Usama Shami tense but peaceful standoff. About 200 demon- their Facebook page that it was in response to a told worshippers during Friday prayers. While strators from each group stood outside the recent failed attack in Texas where two gunmen some counter-protesters outside the mosque mosque in Phoenix, Arizona, where a biker crew were shot dead before they could storm an responded to the anti-Islam protest with had said they would hold a cartoon contest. event including a cartoon drawing competition. obscenities, others followed his advice and Dozens of officers lined up between the two sets “Everyone is encouraged to bring American chanted “Love your neighbor”. of protesters, using yellow police tape to sepa- flags and any message that you would like to Todd Green, a religion professor at Luther rate them near the gates of the Islamic send to the known acquaintances of the 2 gun- College in Iowa who studies Islamophobia, said Community Center mosque in north Phoenix. man,” who frequented the Phoenix mosque, the that the brutal acts committed by Islamic State “Stop Islam” was among the slogans on plac- Facebook page said. The anti-Islam protest’s and other militant groups have colored many ards held by bearded bikers, one of whom wore organizer, former Marine Jon Ritzheimer, told Americans’ impressions of Muslims. “Almost two- a T-shirt reading “Support Your Local White Boy” CNN before the Friday night demonstration: “I thirds of Americans don’t know a Muslim,” Green and had a shouting match with rival demonstra- think the whole thing, the cartoon contest espe- said. “What they know is ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and tors across the police lines. Several anti-Islam cially, I think it’s stupid and ridiculous. But it’s Charlie Hebdo,” referencing the January attack protesters were heavily armed - some with AR- what needs to take place in order to expose the on the Paris office of the satirical magazine PHOENIX: Sumach Dawud (left) and Jala Abbas Yousufzai (center) gesture at 15 assault rifles - and wore military fatigues. true colors of Islam,” he added. Charlie Hebdo that left 12 people dead over anti-Islam protesters during a demonstration near the Islamic Community Arizona has some of the laxest gun laws in the The president of the mosque had urged wor- anger at the magazine’s cartoons featuring the Centre on Friday. —AFP United States. But after several hours of tension, shippers not to engage with the demonstrators. Prophet (PBUH). — Agencies SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 LOCAL

Local Spotlight Food self-sufficiency Sectarian extremism planned by 2040: Kuwait Amir’s policies gave Kuwait track record on food security

MARRAKESH: Agricultural projects envis- ture for giving Kuwait a globally-proven By Muna Al-Fuzai aged in Kuwait’s development strategy can track record on food security. The minister realize food self-sufficiency by 2040, accord- further praised Kuwaiti government efforts ing to a Kuwaiti official on a present visit to led by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Morocco. Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to bring Significant projects are being executed in these plans to fruition with practical and the northern frontier farming region, Al- tangible projects. [email protected] Abdali, and Al-Wafra farms in the south as These plans look to expand agricultural well as in other regions of Kuwait. These land at the expense of desert land, and ventures are projected to secure the coun- introduce food security amid sustainable he speech by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah try’s food needs, at a substantial level, said comprehensive development that keeps Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the opening ses- Nabila Al-Khalil, Board Chairperson and environmental concerns, like climate change Tsion of the 42nd Ministerial Council of the General Director of the Public Authority for and gas omissions, in mind, he said. Organization of Islamic Cooperation is worth noting. Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources. Kuwait, amid these policies, has been The Amir spoke about the seriousness of sectarianism Khalil, who was speaking on the sidelines able to adopt some advanced laws aimed at and demanded a serious stance to avoid this form of of the ministerial conference of the Global combating desertification and achieving extremism that has become a plagued entity in our Dryland Alliance (GDA), indicated at the self-sufficiency, through the National Muslim nation, stressing that this threat is the most dan- mounting farming projects, involving live- Assembly, added the minister. This has put gerous one to the existence of the nation. in place some encouraging incentives aimed There is no doubt that the best what is owned by at expanding agricultural land and remov- Kuwait throughout history compared to our neighbors ing any obstacles pertaining to the goal, is democracy and tolerance, especially religious toler- Omair said. Kuwait has also pledged a budg- ance. The most dangerous thing we face today is sectar- et to the goal, offering subsidies for animal ian extremism and we must determine how to confront feed, water treatment for salinity, and finan- the regional challenges for the fortification of our home cial support for related projects. front in order to guard and secure the society from con- flicts abroad. Desertification risks MARRAKESH: Oil minister Ali Al-Omair speaks during the conference. Kuwait is a multi-directional and multi-religious com- Omair had urged on Friday for doubling —KUNA photos munity, and this is a good thing. This is a required ele- efforts to push agricultural development in ment for any civilized and democratic community. The countries facing the risks of drought and are prone to famine risks under the rising of Interior Draiss Charki, Chairman of the citizens are mostly Muslims from multiple doctrines, desertification. “Countries with dryland and prices of food. Islamic Development Group Dr Ahmad whether Sunni or Shiite, with a minority of Christian arid land are battling to overcome the chal- He spoke highly of Qatari Amir Sheikh Mohammad Al-Madani and Executive Kuwaitis and expatriates from various religions and Nabila Al-Khalil lenge of desertification and realize the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for launching Director of the GDA Bader Omar Al-Dafa as sects. The bottom line here is that we are a small com- objectives of economic development,” he the GDA to complement other organiza- well as representatives of 18 GDA member munity with overlapping religious and political inter- stock output, dairy products, land reclama- said in a speech to the conference. tions that focus on fighting desertification countries. ests, and this is why we need to maintain calmness tion and green fodder. Moreover, expansion Omair underlined the need to draw col- and drought, ensuring food security and The alliance is expected to be officially between everyone. of such ventures serves the state schemes to lective strategies and policies for better uti- protecting environment. He thanked declared at a conference in Doha this fall. Many people are disregarding the importance of cope with dryness and desertification. lization of the natural resources and effec- Morocco for hosting this conference which Its members include Kuwait, Morocco, respecting other religions and sects, and think they can She affirmed that the delegation, headed tive management of the agricultural proj- aims to address the problems of hunger Qatar, Iraq, Mauritania, Tunisia, Oman, encroach on others’ beliefs and doctrines without realiz- by Minister of Oil and Minister of State for ects through introduction of weather early and poverty in the developing and least Mexico, Senegal, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, ing the seriousness of such acts. This is widely seen National Assembly Affairs Ali Al-Omair, is warning systems and modern irrigation sys- developing countries. Algeria, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Bahrain and today by the actions of many conservative Sunnis seeking that Kuwait be elected as GDA’s tems. the UAE. It aims to implement food securi- chairman. The Kuwaiti delegation presented He also called for setting medium and Joint research ty research and development programs; at the conference the country’s experience long term plans for addressing the problem The two-day event discussed the draft improve members’ food security policies in land reclamation, water treatment and of water scarcity, increasing the productivity founding convention of the GDA, and the and planning; facilitate the cooperative Currently, there is desalination and employment of external of the flora and fauna wealth, and curbing funding for joint research and technologi- participation of its members in interna- expertise, Khalil said. the rising rates of soil salinity particularly in cal innovation programs in such areas as tional and multilateral food security relat- much mixing up between the countries with dryland. agricultural development, water manage- ed efforts; and share the benefits of new Wise policies “To ensure food security for the world ment and energy. In addition to Omair, the research and technological innovation Iran as a country and Minister Omair had recognized His population there must be a quantum leap in conference gathered Qatari Minister of with the least developed dryland countries Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad the agricultural production,” Omari stressed, Environment Ahmad bin Amer Al-Humaidi, in the interest of reducing hunger and Kuwaiti Shiites. Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s ‘wise policies’ on agricul- noting that the least-developing countries Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Ministry poverty. —KUNA towards Shiites and vice versa. This is not only a big mis- take, but it is a crime that is unacceptable in all societies, Finance panel awaiting reports not only Islamic ones. The risk here lies in the use of these people to promote their sick ideas and calls via on labor recruitment company television channels and social media to a lot of follow- ers, especially the youth, who do not realize the serious- ness of what they follow. By A Saleh Ramadan donations Despite the country’s stability and tolerance, journal- The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor’s charities depart- ists and citizens must call for the promotion of a culture KUWAIT: The parliamentary financial affairs committee is ment will distribute Ramadan donation collection receipt of tolerance, renounce hatred, violence and sectarian- expected to vote on a bill on establishing a special company books to charities this week, said informed ministry sources. ism and adopt a draft document of national rejection to for labor recruitment today after receiving reports it had They noted that all books will be stamped with special rubber- all forms of discrimination, especially with regards to requested from relevant authorities in a previous meeting. stamps detectable only by the ministry, and that special IDs will religious beliefs. To do so, it is necessary to strengthen be also given to donation collectors previously nominated by the capabilities of citizens, journalists and political Dashti threatens to grill oil minister each charity. activists to strengthen the national discourse. MP Abdulhameed Dashti criticized what he described as ‘Payment for work’ Currently, there is much mixing up between Iran as a ‘double standards’ in law enforcement regarding some Kuwait The Ministry of Health announced suspending its previous country and Kuwaiti Shiites. Not all Shiites are support- Petroleum Corporation (KPC) executives, and urged Oil decision on terminating the contracts of employees working ers of the policies of Iran, and this is what many Sunnis Minister Dr Ali Al-Omair to be fair and observe the justice and according to ‘payment for work’ contracts on condition that do not seem ready to understand or accept. And here is equality stipulated in Kuwait’s constitution. “Responding to His they comply with new regulations, improve their performance the role of government agencies such as the Ministry of Highness the Prime Minister’s instructions, KPC’s board issued and protect public funds. Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to allow new initiatives work- a decision on April 2013 pertaining referring all employees ing on the development of a religious discourse to com- with 35 years of service to retirement. The funny thing is that ply with the current requirements and promote a cul- seven of the current senior officials have been in service for ture of tolerance and coexistence, calling for greater over 36 years,” he charged, urging the minster to explain the peace and rejecting extremism and violence. reasons why these officials had been excluded from the deci- Human rights must be considered a basic subject at sion, especially since each of them would receive KD 400,000 all levels of education in Kuwait, starting from the pri- to KD 750,000 in indemnity once they retire. mary phase until college, which will reflect on the behavior of individuals in their dealings with their local KUWAIT: Minister of Communications and Picking a fight communities and others. The law must be enforced and Minister of State for Municipality Affairs Essa Al- Meanwhile, MP, Ahmed Al-Qudhaibi slammed a state- maximum sentences should be imposed on those who Kandari visited Kuwait Airways Corporation’s ments that the oil minister recently made to the local press in misuse social media by broadcasting hate speech, (KAC) head office yesterday, where he met which he criticized people he described as ‘those with ten- whether by clerics, deputies or others, because such Chairperson and Managing Director Rasha Al- ders worth billions’, ‘venomous writers’ and ‘sharp tongues’, without naming them. “It seems that by this statement, the speech can and will lead to anarchy. The closure of Roumi and CEO Abdullah Al-Sharhan. Essa extremist religious channels is very essential. minister is picking a fight with an illusionary enemy,” he said, I know that some of what I ask for seems too much expressed gratitude over KAC’s recent financial noting that Omair’s problem lies in his interference in the oil and impossible now, but silence over sectarian extrem- results which showed a 50 percent drop in losses. sector, his unilateral decisions and not listening to second ism means acceptance and approval, and this should He also called for focusing on operating the KAC opinions. Qudhaibi urged Omair to name those he referred never happen. with a ‘purely commercial mindset,’ the company to and take legal actions against them if the accusations he said in a statement. —KUNA made are true. Zain receives four PR, Customer Service awards Umm Al-Aish first KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications compa- Relations and Customer Service Prize. The prize, launched under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh ny in Kuwait, received four awards in the for the first time in Kuwait and the Middle East, is hosted Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. LPG plant using Telecommunications Category of Kuwait’s Public by the Kuwait Public Relations Association and came Zain was announced winner of four main awards; Call Center Excellence award, Public Relations Excellence ‘Flex Speed’ award, Service Excellence award, and Website Services Excellence award. The announcement was made during KUWAIT: The Umm Al-Aish liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) the awarding ceremony that took place last week and project is the first plant in the Middle East that uses the witnessed the attendance of HH the Amir’s representa- technology of ‘Flex Speed,’ the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company tive Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of (KOTC) chief said. State of Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih, who Flex Speed is the latest technology used in filling gas awarded winning companies. cylinders with LNG at the filling centers and controlling the Zain is proud to receive four awards as part of Kuwait’s capacity of the plant, KOTC CEO Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al- Public Relations and Customer Service Prize, which are Sabah said in a statement yesterday. He noted that the added to its long-list of awards and prizes that highlight service of the plant started last March, adding it is a new its leading position in various fields. This prize came to achievement and a source of pride to the KOTC. shed light on the big role Zain plays in the Public The project involves construction of a LPG filling plant Relations and Customer Service fields as well as the on a 150 000 square meters’ area at Umm Al Aish, about 30 tremendous efforts the company exerts in enriching its km north of Kuwait City, Sheikh Talal said, adding that the social role within the community. plant will have the capacity to fill 15-million gas cylinders Kuwait’s Public Relations Association was keen on every year. The capacity of the two plants, at Umm Al-Aish hosting some of the world’s top PR and Customer Service and Al-Shuaiba, will meet the needs until 2030, Sheikh Talal experts to evaluate the participating entities as per the said, noting the Umm Al-Aish plant will meet the require- highest international standards. In addition, the experts ments of the northern Kuwait City and the urban expan- took the opportunity to speak at dedicated workshops sion in northern cities like Boubyan and Tahrir. and seminars aimed at PR and Customer Service staff of He said the project contains six buried tanks to guaran- various governmental and private sector organizations. tee high levels of efficiency and meet the international It is worth noting that Zain recently received the standards of safety and quality, with a storage capacity Media Excellence Award from the organizing committee equivalent to 2,350 cubic meters of each tank. of the 12th edition of the Arab Media Forum. The honor- The Umm Al-Aish project includes maintenance work- ing came in light of Zain’s distinguished media involve- shops, storages, building and a fleet to transfer the gas, he HH the Amir’s representative Minister Hind Al-Subaih honoring Zain. ment, and it further showcases the company’s role as a pointed out, stressing that KOTC seeks constantly to sup- leading private sector company. port the strategic plan and achieve goals of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. —KUNA SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 LOCAL The road to ruin: Accident victims tell stories of hurt, grief, survival

By Nawara Fattahova, Ben Garcia and Faten Omar glimpse of the wreck. ers not paying enough attention. Globally, road crashes are the leading cause of But though we often see the remnants of an accident, few of us take the time death among people aged 15-29, and the second leading cause of death for KUWAIT: From a little scratch to total destruction, from minor scratches and to think about the people who were impacted by a crash. In 2014, 461 people children aged 5-14. bruises to the death of a driver or passenger, car accidents are as common as were killed in traffic accidents, according to annual statistics issued by the traffic In a special report, Kuwait Times interviewed people affected by traffic acci- cups of tea in Kuwait. You can see them almost every day on the sides of the department. The statistics also showed that the total number of accidents regis- dents to learn more about their consequences and aftereffects. road, not to mention the cars slowly snaking past, their drivers trying to catch a tered in the first seven months of 2014 was 73,000 - 70,000 of whom where driv- Kuwait’s deadly highways

assim Muhammad was traveling on the Fahaheel Expressway (no. 30) when a speeding truck hit his Jvehicle from the right. “It was exactly three years ago. My car literally flew and hit the concrete divider in the center. I had two passengers - the one in the back is alive, thank God, but my friend in the passenger seat died instantly,” he said. Jassim was taken to the ICU of Mubarak Hospital and was eventually transferred to Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital. Several of his bones including his ribs were fractured or broken. He underwent surgery on both Youth accidents airbags worked and we were extremely lucky to survive handsome! On their way home, he swerved to avoid a cat on ankles, suffered a crushed knee, broken arms and shoul- Homoud Al-Ayadhi is a victim of a traffic accident that left because of our seatbelts. If we were not wearing seatbelts at the road and the car veered off the highway and overturned. ders, while his chin and jaws were also broken. He was him in a wheelchair. “I was only 16. I was riding a motorbike that time, we both would’ve probably been dead,” Nelson said. A shisha was on the seat next to him and because of his confined for six months at the hospital. when a car in front of me braked suddenly. I hit that vehicle “I was trying my best to use the handbrake and switch off the speed, it slammed into his face. He died immediately from “Thank God I am still alive, but I was devastated and flew across the road and smashed into my friend, who engine, but I lost control (of the car). I heard the loud impact fatal trauma to the head,” she recounted. because one of my closest friends died on the spot,” he was also riding a motorbike. Unfortunately, I wasn’t wearing a and immediately checked if my wife was okay. She was “Wassim’s uncles are doctors, so they heard about the acci- said. “I was driving at 100 kph because it was a highway, helmet, so my head was seriously injured, and though I was breathing, but in total shock and could not move. Slowly, I dent first. They went to Wassim’s house and asked his father to but the other driver lost control of his truck,” he said. His wearing safety clothing, it didn’t protect me from getting exited the car and pulled my wife out. I was thinking maybe come with them, not telling him where they were going (he friend who died was not wearing a seatbelt. Jassim was injured in the spinal cord and ribs. I stayed in the hospital for the car will explode,” he recalled. had to identify Wassim’s body in the morgue). His father said, wearing a seatbelt, while his friend in the back was not. six months and left in a wheelchair,” Ayadhi said. Though par- After the accident, a strange thing occurred. A tow truck ‘Let me tell my son,’ so that’s when they told him that the “My friend who was sitting in the back was lucky as he tially paralyzed, Ayadhi has somehow got used to his life. “I’m appeared and a man named Essa offered to take the damaged young man had died in a car crash. The whole family suffered only underwent minor surgery, but I was seriously in my last year of high school and will graduate soon. I drive a vehicle to their apartment in Hawally, while the couple went a nervous breakdown and the father refused to identify his injured and was in a coma,” he recalled. “Alhumdulillah, I car now. In fact, I’m not afraid of driving,” he said. to the hospital for a checkup. “I had bruises and my hand was son because he wanted to remember him as the handsome was wearing a seatbelt, but that accident was really A traffic accident also changed Faisal Al-Musawi’s life and numb. So I told Essa to take the car before the police showed youth he was. The saddest part is that Wassim had just arrived unforgiving. I don’t really want to be reminded of it,” led to new ambitions. A Kuwaiti rescue diver and human up. I paid him and he towed my busted car home. A police from Lebanon. He loved chocolates and sweets, so his father Jassim said. development trainer, Musawi is now in a wheelchair as a result patrol did pass by and I thought for sure they would stop. But had filled the fridge with confectioneries. After he died, every of a car accident in 2005. “After the accident, I became partial- the officer just waved to Essa and left. I was really scared, time his father opened the fridge, he collapsed in grief,” Khatib ly paralyzed due to an injury in my spine. I was 20 years old. because at that time I was driving without a license - I had left said. The accident had a negative impact on my physical, psycho- it at home. I could’ve been imprisoned. It was a lucky escape Khadija Al-Jarrah has a friend who was paralyzed after a car logical and social life, especially since my medical treatment and I consider Essa our angel,” said Nelson. crash. “The accident happened a week after he got engaged. took a whole year. But when my medical condition stabilized, But the angel disappeared as he had appeared. Essa left But after he lost the ability to walk, his fiancee’s family asked everything changed,” said Musawi. the car at the agreed address and had given his number to him to annul the engagement,” she said. “That decision affect- ed his life badly - now he does not leave his room, impacting negatively on his psychological morale and his whole family’s too.” Five years ago, Abu Hussam’s brother and his brother’s wife were involved in a car accident. “He was driving within the speed limit,” explained Abu Hussam, “but it was foggy and he veered into the path of an oncoming vehicle. His wife died and he was paralyzed - he cannot speak and cannot live his life normally. Of the three people in the other car, one died,” he said. “It was really a shock to hear about my brother’s car accident, especially as I’m the one who supports his family and my family and no one is helping me, despite my low income,” he said. “I still believe in God that I can make it through. I advise all people to take care on the road and do not speed - it is not just a road or a car that you damage; it is people’s lives that you take,” added Abu Hussam. Osama Al-Mari lost his younger brother in a car crash in Sweden. One day during Ramadan, two of his friends were drunk and racing beside him, when they started drifting and During the two years after the accident, his endeavors Nelson. But when Nelson tried to call the number, it was not hit his brother’s car head on. Osama’s brother died instantly. “I Accidents increased. “I graduated from university, passed scuba diving working. “Later, I dialed Essa when he was still at the accident was in shock because it was so unfair what happened to my training and made many achievements. I became the first dis- site, but the phone kept ringing. But when I called again from brother,” Osama said. “He was my angel - he never hurt a fly. abled scuba diver in Asia and the Middle East and have eight the hospital, the phone was dead. He said he’d call me if he Me and my mother were crying and suffering for a long time, by numbers international diving licenses. I am the first disabled diver to lost his way, but he didn’t call at all. The car was parked in the especially that we waited forever for my brother’s body,” he dive in Sipadan Island in Malaysia and the first disabled diver place I wanted it parked. Who was Essa? Why in a minute he said. to go on a discovery expedition to the Maldives. Currently, I’m was there and ready to help us, but his number turned out to “Now I’m lonely - I feel like I’m living a nightmare, and the KUWAIT: The number of accidents reported in Kuwait giving courses in human development,” he said. be out of service? We are puzzled until now,” said Nelson. one who was encouraging me to continue following my increased by 11 percent last year compared to a year before, Knar Shaljian is an Armenian expat living in Kuwait who But Nelson learned a lot from that accident: “Don’t leave dream and make my future plans is now gone. I wish suicide while road fatalities rose by 4 percent, according to statistics was involved in a serious car accident. “On August 1, 2002 at your home without checking the car and don’t trust a car was halal, because I hate living my life without him,” he said. released by the Interior Ministry’s General Traffic Department. about 7:00 am, a young Kuwaiti driver hit my car from behind mechanic you do not know. I remember I took the car to a “Before, when I heard about someone who is the only child in The statistics also show that the majority of road fatalities last after losing control of his vehicle due to high speed. I was in mechanic a day before the accident. He checked it and said his family with no brothers or sisters, I felt sorry for him for not year, or 121 cases, were aged between 21 and 30 years. As for the right lane, and my car turned around and flipped over,” she the car was okay, and I even changed the oil there. But the having someone to share his life with, but I never imagined nationality, the statistics show that the majority of victims noted. “I had bruises in various parts of my body, which left sudden malfunctioning of my car had something to do with that one day, that person will be me.” who died in car accidents last year were Kuwaitis, with 191 me in pain for more than a month. My arm was cut deeply, that checkup. He said it was all okay and that accidents hap- cases. Meanwhile, the statistics show that 95 percent of total and now there is a permanent scar and deformity. I suffered pen.” Lives Destroyed road accidents last year were caused by lack of attention. from chronic pain, which persists until now,” she added. Ana Del Mundo also experienced an unforgettable Accidents also leave people maimed and broken. “When I The Ministry of Health recognizes road accidents as the moment in her life when her car was hit from the back while was at my friend’s home, I saw his son. I can’t describe my third cause of death in Kuwait after heart diseases and cancer. driving along the Sixth Ring Road. She was struck so violently shock and how I reacted when I saw him - it was like I saw a Meanwhile, a study by University of Michigan’s Transportation Stories of Survival that her car spun 360 degrees and ended up on the side of the monster. He had one eyeball next to his nose and his nose was Research Institute last year shows that Kuwait is the third Husband and wife Nelson and Mildred Lacson are still road. “I was lucky to escape death. Two years ago, a man hit on the left side and a little higher than that of a regular per- country worldwide in fatalities from road crashes as a percent- astounded how they survived a fatal car accident on June 23, my car from the rear while I was driving my small car on the son. His mouth was cut in half,” said Khaled Al-Sharqawi. “The age of fatalities from all causes of death with 7.9 percent, com- 2014. It was early morning and they were heading to their Sixth Ring Road. I was shocked and my car was completely first time I saw him, I screamed - it was awkward. Then he told ing only after the United Arab Emirates (15.9 percent) and respective workplaces. Nelson was driving along Airport Road damaged. I only got a few bruises, but the experience was me his story. When he was 18 years old, his father gave him a Qatar (14.3). Despite that, the same study indicates that (no. 55) at a speed of only 80 kph. He experienced sudden really hard to forget. Thank God I survived. I was really lucky GT car as a gift for getting a 95 percent grade in high school. Kuwait has the third lowest overall fatality rate (per 100,000 gear trouble, his brakes immediately failed and he completely because I was wearing a seatbelt at that time,” she said. The young boy was happy to have this car, so he went driving population) worldwide, coming only ahead of the United Arab lost control of his car. In that split second, his car crashed with his friends at a speed of 160 kph. All his friends died and Emirates and Qatar. through the concrete barrier and hit the support of a bridge Those left behind he was the only one who went in a coma,” he said. on the Fifth Ring Road. Bayan Al-Khatib relates the loss of her cousin in a car crash “The doctors told his father that every bone in his body Accidents “The impact was so severe that it destroyed the entire front 15 years ago. “One day, Wassim went out with his friends in his was broken and that he will die soon, and because he was Type of accident 2013 2014 Difference Percentage of the car. We were lucky to escape death. Thank God both car for lunch. Wassim in Arabic means handsome, and was he going to die, the doctors decided not to do any surgeries, but his father asked the doctors not to take him off medical sup- Collision 88797 98344 9547 11% port and the breathing devices and just wait for him to Run over 258 261 3 1% breathe his last. And so they did. After three years he woke up, Flip over 391 350 -41 -10% but all the bones in his body had fused wrongly, and that’s how he looks now - like a monster. Even his skull is not nor- Others 81 92 11 14% mal-shaped. He has already undergone 20 surgeries, but he is Total 89527 99047 9520 11% not even close to normal,” Sharqawi said. Injuries “The son blamed his father for what happened and told me that he was young then, was stupid, had no brain, and was Type of injury 2013 2014 Difference Percentage just a boy wanting to have fun, but his father should have Injury 8977 8783 -194 -2% been wiser and should have not given him such a car at his age.” Death 445 461 16 4% Sharqawi shared another story: “My other friend is a mil- lionaire. For his son’s safety, he had his son’s car custom-made in the US of the highest quality in the world. His car was very fast, strong and safe, but death was his destiny because he was driving at a speed of 220 kph in Sulaibikhat. His car flew into a lamppost and he was killed.” So how does an accident impact you and your family? While some causes are unexplainable and unavoidable, the majority of these crashes are still due to human error. If any- thing, the stories teach us simple but important lessons on Man dies in Fahaheel the road: Have regular checkups, buckle up, do not over speed, obey traffic rules, stay focused and drive responsibly. Car accidents can happen to anyone - are you going to be expressway collision next?

By Hanan Al-Saadoun dent was reported in the early morning hours, but dis- Car accident fast facts covered that one driver had already succumbed to his • In 2014, 461 people were killed. KUWAIT: An Egyptian man was killed while a Kuwaiti injuries. Criminal Evidence Department officers were • 70,000 of the 73,000 accidents were due to drivers’ lack of driver sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle colli- summoned to examine the scene and transport the attention. sion reported yesterday at the Fahaheel Expressway. body to the coroner. The injured driver was taken to • Expats caught driving without their licenses will be imme- Firefighters had rushed to the scene where the acci- the hospital for treatment. diately deported. • State-of-the-art traffic cameras are watching you. SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 LOCAL

Bait Al-Arab announces 6th photography contest winners

By Faten Omar artistic angles to show the aesthetic side of this beautiful object. KUWAIT: Bait Al-Arab recently organized a special evening to Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Sabah, member of the Board of honor the winners of its 6th annual Arabian horses’ photogra- Trustees of Bait Al-Arab, thanked all the participants, stressing phy competition. Fifty photographers from different nationali- the importance of participating in this contest and learning ties attended the event, and submitting a total of 170 photo- about their experiences, noting that all participants are win- graphs. The prizes given were the biggest prizes in Bait Al- ners, even those who did not win a prize. He explained that Arab Kuwait competition thus far. the diversification of cultural programs is the most important Members of the Board of Trustees of the Bait Al-Arab, objective of Al-Arab, adding the end of the cultural season is Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Mohammed Al-Mubaraki, early June and will be back again next October. Abdullah Bureihi; and members of the jury, Hani Al-Muwash Bait Al-Arab begun its first photography competition for and Gigi Grasso attended the event as well. Arab horses in 2008, continuing the competition for four con- The contest aims to increase cultural awareness about secutive years until 2012. It stopped in 2013 and 2014, Arabian horses, highlight the beautiful features of this mag- because Bait Al-Arab was under construction, but after it was nificent animal and see how photographers take various completed, it continued with its photography competition. KUWAIT: Members of the board of trustees, the jury and the winners are pictured in a group photo. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Kuwait’s ambassador to Italy granted top award

ROME: Italy’s capital has granted its top award to Ignazio Marino, the jurors and the board in charge of the Kuwait’s Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Ali Al-Khaled Al- award for choosing him, saying that the award signals suc- Sabah in appreciation for his active role in boosting cess of the Kuwaiti diplomatic department as a whole. He friendly relationship between the two countries. symbolically granted the award “to my mentor, the Ambassador Ali Al-Khaled received ‘the Oscar’ during a Humanitarian Leader, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah ceremony held at the historic municipal palace, located Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,” alluding to Sheikh Sabah’s on the Campidoglio hill, with presence of Giovanna long service in the foreign ministry, in the past, before Melandri, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, and a host being proclaimed as the Amir of Kuwait. of other dignitaries. Other figures, including officials, academicians, journal- Laura Pertikia, an award official, praised the Kuwaiti ists and athletes, namely the former goalkeeper Dino Zoff ambassador, while handing him the award, for master- and the skiing champion Carolina Kostner, were also hon- minding distinctive diplomacy at the social and diplomatic ored with the prestigious award. Italy launched the award levels since taking the office. The commission decided to 45 years ago with aim of honoring of personalities with sig- grant him the 45-year-old award in appreciation for his nificant achievements and contributions to mankind. It special efforts to cement diplomatic, cultural and social had been granted to Mother Teresa, the late renowned KUWAIT: Following directions from Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, the bonds between Kuwait and Italy, she said. movie director Federico Fellini, movie stars Sophia Loren Kuwait Fire Services Directorate’s (KFSD) Director General Lieutenant General Yousuf Abdullah Al-Ansari recently received Sheikh Ali Al-Khaled thanked the city, namely its mayor and Gina Lollobrigida. — KUNA Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan during his recent visit to Kuwait. Ansari presented a copy of KFSD’s law and the GCC firefighting code to the visiting official. — By Hanan Al-Saadoun Kuwait, Ottawa discuss student affairs

WASHINGTON: Chairman of Kuwait’s Cultural Office to Canada Dr Fahad Al-Nasser met Friday with Canadian Ambassador to Kuwait Martin Morrow at the Cultural Office in Ottawa. The two officials discussed ways to improve scholar- ship plans for Kuwaiti students at Canadian universities, and help make their academic, cultural, and social experience in Canada successful, Nasser said in a press statement. He point- ed out a plan to create a union of Canadian universities’ grad- uates in Kuwait in order to represent their educational institu- tions they graduated from. Ambassador Morrow expressed her desire to create such a union in Kuwait in order to benefit from expertise and experi- ence of its members for Kuwaitis wishing to study in Canada. She also suggested holding an annual reunion for Canadian universities’ graduates at the embassy in Kuwait, commending Kuwait Cultural Office’s contribution to increasing the number of students in Canada. Meanwhile, the meeting addressed a number of other subjects regarding Kuwaiti students’ affairs in WASHINGTON: Chairman of Kuwait’s Cultural Office to Canada such as student visas, studies and living conditions in Canada Dr Fahad Al-Nasser with Canadian Ambassador to general. — KUNA ROME: Kuwait’s Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Ali Al-Khaled Ambassador Sheikh Ali Al-Khaled with legendary Italian Kuwait Martin Morrow. — KUNA Al-Sabah is pictured after receiving his award. goalkeeper Dino Zoff.— KUNA photos Kuwaiti pavilion at Expo Milan racks up more visitors

MILAN: Large number of Kuwaitis and GCC citizens have Fahad Al-Mujil. In a radio interview with the Italian network workers and is usually visited by 11,000 to 14,000 people daily. been flocking to Expo Milan 2015 to view the Kuwaiti pavilion RAI, Bedah indicated that Kuwait cares about extending a Expo Milan is a major international exhibition that has there, expressing their delight at what they saw, said helping hand to the needy all across the world. He added that been held every five years since the 19th century. Covering Mohammad Al-Bedah, head of the media team at the pavil- humanitarian assistance to the less fortunate is a pillar of 272 Acres, the event expects an estimated 29 million visitors ion on Saturday. Kuwaiti foreign policy. from May 1st-October 31st 2015. More than 140 participating Bedah added that he was particularly overjoyed by the vis- The theme of the Kuwaiti pavilion dovetails with Expo countries are showcasing the best of their technology, which it of the Kuwaiti consul to Milan Abdul-Nasser Bukhadhour, Milan’s basic theme ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.’ The will offer answers to questions revolving around health, safety Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah who stopped by yesterday along with his distinguished guest three-floor Kuwaiti pavilion, 12 meters high, is manned by 100 and better food nourishment. — KUNA Kuwait keen on youths’ development

NEW YORK: Kuwait’s participation in UN General Assembly’s commemoration of 20th Anniversary of World Program on Action for Youth reflects its keenness on sustainable development of youth, a senior official said Friday. Kuwait’s $1.5 million contribution to the Office of UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth for the next two years “highlights Kuwait’s serious steps towards supporting the youth and shedding light on youth devel- opment,” said Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs. She was speak- ing on the sidelines of a luncheon held by Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah for delegates taking part in the com- memoration. Sheikha Al-Zain participated in a discussion panel with the delegates, and explained Kuwait’s development vision and the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs’ develop- ment programs for the Kuwaiti youth. The discussion panel assessed the World Program on Action for Youth, she said. Kuwait is proud to be neck-and-neck with advanced countries regarding youth-related affairs, said Sheikha Al-Zain. She said Kuwait was keen on imple- menting the 15 priorities and 17 objectives of the World Program on Action for Youth. — KUNA MILAN: Kuwaiti consul to Milan Abdul-Nasser Bukhadhour and Fahad Al-Mujil stop for a group photo during their visit to Kuwait’s pavilion at Expo Milan 2015. — KUNA LOCAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 Crime Outdoor ban Report inspection campaigns start tomorrow

By Meshaal Al-Enezi end of August, Deputy Director General Badriya Al-Mukaimi said, adding that KUWAIT: Labor inspection teams will the ban only aims to organize working start their inspection rounds tomorrow hours, and not decrease them. to ensure that laborers working out- doors are not forced to work during Subbiya line ban hours from 11:00 am till 4:00 pm The Ministry of Electricity and Water when temperatures are intolerable, the announced that a malfunction in a Manpower Public Authority main transforming unit in a Subbiya announced. aerial power line resulted in the recent The ban runs from June 1st until the blackout in Doha and Sulaibkhat.

Man steals electric cables for sale

By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: Ahmadi detectives recently arrested an Asian man with possession of electric cables, which he stole for their copper. The man had planned to extract the copper out of the cables and sell them as scrap metal, said security sources. Police also found copper already melted and ready for sale with the suspect, the sources added

Bootlegger arrested An Asian man was arrested in Mahboula with the possession of 350 bottles of home-made liquor while loading them into a bus, in preparation for sale.

50-year-old man rapes girl A 50-year-old Bangladeshi man was recently arrest- ed in Sabah Al-Salem for raping a 7-year-old girl, said security sources. Case papers indicate that the child told her mother that a friend of her father’s, who works as a driver, had raped her. After telling the girl’s father, the parents reported the matter to authorities and the suspect was arrested. SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Jarida Report

Fake cop arrested Sectarian speech Ahmed’s story for robberies By Ali Mahmoud Khajah KUWAIT: Adan detectives recently arrested a citizen want- ed for robbing a number of expatriates while impersonat- ing a police detective, said security sources, noting that the Scene I: Ahmed at School suspect admitted to committing 11 robberies. Case papers Ten-year-old Ahmed is back to school after the indicate that following investigations in several reports, summer vacation. He receives a copy of his timetable detectives managed to indentify the culprit and arrested which includes religious education, Arabic, Math, him at his residence in Mubarak Al-Kabeer. A case was filed break, Social Studies, Science, Music and finally and further investigations are in progress. English. In the first period, the religion teacher Mr Mustafa greets the class, then starts urging his pupils to observe Islamic regulations and constantly pray at Drug arrests mosques without missing any prayer. He also explains the rewards they would get for doing so. A citizen in his forties was recently arrested with posses- Scene II: Ahmed’s Passion sion of 16 packs of heroin. Security sources noted that Getting enthusiastic about it, Ahmed and his class- the suspect was arrested after a routine patrol suspected mates start regularly going to the school mosque as and stopped him along the coastal road, and found that well as those outside, where they pray and attend sev- he was under the influence of narcotics. The officers eral lessons to get more rewards. They are lectured found the drugs after searching the suspect. A case was about prayer rules, fasting, the blessing of Islam and filed and the suspect was referred to relevant authorities. non-believers’ attempts to defame it. Ahmed develops Meanwhile, four citizens were recently arrested in a passion for religious matters and grows up by get- Hawally with possession of drugs. Case papers showed Al-Jarida ting more religious education from various successive that the suspects were arrested after a routine check- teachers and imams. His favorite TV channels become point in Tunis Street, where detectives searched them restricted to religious ones that he eagerly follows and and found the drugs. Also, a citizen and a non-Kuwaiti watches whatever they show to learn more about true were recently arrested in Jahra with possession of 90 Al-Anbaa religion and how to deal with people of other reli- pills and three sacks of methamphetamine. Case papers gions. Scene III: Ahmed’s Impatience indicate that a routine patrol stopped the suspects who Ahmed starts arguing with colleagues belonging to seemed nervous, which prompted authorities to search Open ‘heart’ policy different doctrines, trying to convince them that his is their vehicle and find the drugs. A case was filed and the right and theirs are fake and corrupt. He starts looking suspects were referred to relevant authorities. By Saad Al-Motesh down with contempt on other religions. He often makes fun of them and sometimes gets angry. “How Two models fight over pay here are certain places to follow or watch certain an open door policy for everyone. His office is always can people worship a cow or fire and how can people things. For instance, if you want to watch a sports crowded with media figures from all walks of life, chat- accept a religion other than Islam?” he usually won- A scuffle broke out between two female bedoon mod- Tmatch, you have to go to a stadium. Some people ting in a familial atmosphere as if Abu Mubarak’s office ders. Everything around him, including books and reli- els in a Rega’ie hotel when one of them found out that may argue that they can still watch matches on TV, but is the only place where they meet. gious TV channels, start encouraging him to spread the other was paid KD 50 more, said security sources, this cannot apply to all games. Logically speaking, we We are used to seeing media officials honored, but Islam and jihad as the highest rank in Islam, as he has adding that since the show was only for women, hotel need to look for the best what we see in Sheikh Fahd’s learned from his teachers, TV channels and imams. management and security were unable to interfere and places to find certain things. office is the opposite, where Ahmed starts getting impatient with everything stop the fight. After being called, police encountered We cannot dig up truffles, for you see media officials honor- around him as he sees so many people detached from the same dilemma and could not enter the hall. They instance, in a football pitch We are used to seeing ing him reflecting their true Islam, including his neighbors and neighboring asked the two models to go to the nearby police station because it is always green respect, passion and apprecia- countries. He expresses this to those around him and to report the matter. and you’d find that players media officials honored, but tion for his successful leader- they share the same concerns and work on putting had beaten you to it. ship. The best proof to the things back on track using every possible tale and sto- If you wish to meet media what we see in Sheikh success of Sheikh Fahd’s poli- ry they can tell to promote ‘true religion’ and the need to fight those calling for the opposite with an ultimate Mosques shoe stealer caught figures of various specialties, cy was the radio sector win- you have to go to each in Fahd’s office is the opposite, ning of four gold awards at goal of either forcing them back to ‘true religion’ or get An Asian shoe thief was recently caught red-handed his/her workplace. You can the Arab radio and Television martyred doing so to go to paradise. in Salwa. Case papers showed that while visiting a meet a journalist in a news- where you see media offi- Festival held a few days ago in Scene IV: Ahmed’s Decision diwaniya, a citizen saw the suspect holding a bag paper, an actor in a theatre, a cials honoring him Tunis. Ahmed finds no alternative other than fighting all then trying to flee on seeing him. Catching him, the musician in a studio and so I pray to Allah to have those with whom he disagrees. He fought them by citizen found the bag full of shoes and sandals on. Yet, there is only one more similar officials who thought and verbally, but does not settle for the least which the suspect stole from many diwaniyas. The place where you can meet them all here in Kuwait and open their hearts and offices to people and tend to form of faith and goes steps further by using physical suspect later confessed to targeting mosques and talk openly to them. solve their problems, and may we have less of those force. He joins some friends to fight those who ‘con- verted from true religion’, until one day he goes to diwaniyas in affluent areas in order to steal expen- That place is the office of the information ministry’s who keep their doors closed in the faces of people’s nearby city where a different doctrine is dominant. He sive footwear that could be sold at high prices at the assistant undersecretary for radio affairs Sheikh Fahd grievances. Al-Mubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, who always follows —Translated by Kuwait Times blows himself up in the largest and most crowded Friday market. —Al-Rai and Al-Anbaa square there to kill as many people including himself. Many people die, while a smile of satisfaction is seen on his face and his heart rejoices his martyrdom. Final Scene: Religious TV Channel Rents in Kuwait Ahmed’s favorite religious TV channel shows a live program interviewing all Ahmed’s teachers, sheikhs and imams who taught him everything, while they strongly condemn terrorism with Ahmed’s photos starting to fall? shown at the top covered with an X! —Translated by Kuwait Times Expats’ departure, high supply cause drop

KUWAIT: A decrease in rents seems to be units, many owners would be left with Al-Anbaa slowly moving from southern areas to only two options: reduce rent value or include Farwaniya, Salmiya and Hawally, sell their buildings before their prices The strategic where hundreds of flats remain vacant drop. looking for tenants. According to Commenting on the same issue, payroll alternative observers, this has caused a retreat in Kuwait Real Estate Owners Union mem- rent, and also led to suggestions to add a ber Qais Al-Ghanim said that rent values maximum annual increase clause to were not expected to increase again By Dr Abdallah Al-Abdeljader lease contracts, similar to Dubai. within the near future. Ghanim attrib- ‘For Rent’ and ‘Vacant Flats’ signs are uted this to many factors including the watched a television interview a week ago of MP starting to be seen outside many apart- fact that many expatriate families are and chairman of the human resources develop- ment buildings after disappearing for either leaving permanently or temporari- Iment committee Dr Khalil Abdullah Abul on the almost three years, said the observers ly during the summer to escape the sky- strategic payroll alternative. Abul said the main goal Silk City to become Kuwait’s who spoke to Al-Rai on the condition of rocketing costs of living in Kuwait. of implementing the strategic alternative is to have anonymity. Ghanim added that another reason was justice in salaries between government employees, economic, commercial capital Meanwhile, real estate sources said investors’ fear of purchasing investment which means one standard for all, and this is what is that rent for a one bedroom flat had buildings that are in high supply now. required. dropped from KD 230 to KD 210 and a “It is unlikely for rent values to rise till The second goal is to control the continued ‘infla- KUWAIT: The Cabinet is keen on commenc- residential, recreational, commercial and tion’ of the salaries’ chapter in the state’s annual budg- ing work to build the Silk City project as banking sectors. Once completed, the city is two bedroom flat dropped from KD 370 the end of this year,” said Abdul Aziz Al- to KD 340, which indicates even further Dughaishem, Chairman of the board of et, as the strategic payroll alternative will aim to con- soon as possible, with hopes that it becomes hoped to realize His Highness the Amir trol this, so that there will be a surplus all along the drops in view of a minimum 60 percent Al-Dughaishem Real Estate Company. the commercial and economic capital of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah’s vision to years of its implementation, and this is also required. drop in demand for leased residential NBK’s reports showed meanwhile a 40 Kuwait in accordance with the government’s turn Kuwait into a regional economic and Abul also said that there is an alternative with regards development plan, well-informed sources financial hub, the sources noted. All minis- flats. percent retreat in the prices of invest- to retirees, to grant them employment opportunities said. ters were urged to come up with their own In this regard, real estate experts said ment real estate as well as a 30 percent in the private sector and give them financial support The Silk City, which would be mainly built scientific and practical visions concerning that with the expected retreat in rent val- drop in the number of real estate deals from the Manpower Restructuring Program for five by the private sector, is planned to include the project, the sources added. —Al-Anbaa ues and the number of current vacant till the end of March. —Al-Rai years and register them for social securities. As for ear- ly retirement, the state will bear the cost of labor sup- port for the retirees who will work in the private sector. The second goal is to con- trol the continued ‘inflation’ of the salaries’ chapter in the state’s annual budget

It is necessary to remind the parliamentary human rights committee that the person who retires from the government can work in the private sector and com- bine his pension in the government and private sec- tor, so the Kuwaiti retiree will benefit from the increase of his pension when he works in the private sector based on the decision of the social securities institute issued on July 1, 2008. I listened to Abul during the seminar that was organized by Kuwait Society for Information Technology, and he spoke there about something else with regards to the strategic alternative issue, when he said that there is a request to exclude from the strate- gic alternative the oil sector. So any area can demand to be excluded and give its justification, and in that ABK participates in KU engineering expo case, I can demand that Kuwait University be excluded. Dr Khalil should say the opposite - that the National KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) announced its suc- Present at the event was ABK’s Corporate Communications The Bank’s CSR strategy focuses a great deal on educa- Assembly, and particularly the human resources devel- cessful participation in the 28th Engineering Design team, and the Dean of the Engineering College, Dr Hussein tion and training, and the ‘ABK Academy’ aims to develop opment committee, will not accept exemptions, and Exhibition at Kuwait University (KU), which was held at Al-Khayyat, Assistant Deans and the Heads of the Scientific the skills and knowledge of employees and newcomers. those who have objections should apply to the com- the Crown Plaza Hotel on the 19th& 20th May 2015. Departments. The Bank recently graduated its 16th group of students. mittee in the National Assembly and justify the ABK toured the various projects exhibited by the stu- ABK continues to play an active role in supporting For more information on Ahli Bank of Kuwait please request to exempt them. Otherwise, the main goal of dents from different majors; six of which were sponsored youth and is keen to encourage students to consider the visit www.eahli.com, contact an ABK representative via the strategic alternative will be void, and we will return by the Bank, further demonstrating its support of the edu- banking sector post-graduation, as a starting point to ‘Ahli Chat’ or contact a customer service agent via to the current salaries policy as if we have not done cation sector and more importantly, Kuwait’s youth. their careers. ‘AhlanAhli’ at 1899899. anything. —Translated by Kuwait Times India reels under heatwave; more than 2,000 killed

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SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 8.5-magnitude quake strikes off east Japan

TOKYO: A magnitude 8.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan yesterday, shaking buildings in Tokyo, but there was no danger of a tsunami and no reports of dam- age since the quake was extremely deep. There were no reports of further irregularities at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, damaged four years ago in a massive 9.0 magnitude quake, or any other nuclear facilities. The Shinkansen high speed train line had briefly stopped between Tokyo and Osaka due a power outage and some trains in Tokyo stopped as well for safety checks, causing crowds of commuters in some of the city’s liveliest areas to mill around outside stations. The quake, centered off the Ogasawara islands south of Tokyo, occurred at a depth of 590 km and, unusually, was felt throughout much of Japan. “It shook violently. Our Buddhist altar swayed sideways wildly,” Michiko Orita, a resident of the island of Hahajima, near the epicenter, told NHK national television. “I have not experienced anything like that, so it was so scary.” She added that things on the island were normal. There were no reports of significant damage or injuries, though the Tokyo Fire Department had received calls about people suffering injuries through falls, NHK said. In Chiba, just east of Tokyo, loudspeaker broadcasts called on people to remain calm, but there were no signs of damage. “Since it was magnitude 8.5 this was a very big quake, but fortunate- ly it was very deep at 590 km,” Naoki Hirata, an earthquake expert at the University of Tokyo’s Earthquake Research Centre, told NHK. “But the shaking was felt over a broad area... Fortunately, because it was deep, there is little danger of a tsunami.” Tokyo Electric Power Co said there were no abnormalities at TOKYO: Passengers wait for “Shinkansen” bullet train operations to resume at a train station in Tokyo following an earthquake yesterday. — AFP the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant following the quake. On March 11, 2011, a massive 9.0 magnitude quake touched off a tsunami that left nearly 20,000 people dead and nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant. Japan, one of the world’s most seismically-active nations, has been seeing a period of unusual activity over the last year or so. In September 2014, 63 people were killed in the eruption of Mount Ontake, a volcano in central Japan. On Friday, at the end of a week marked by several earthquakes in Tokyo, a volcano on the remote southern island of Kuchinoerabujima erupted, forcing the evacuation of the island’s entire population. Volcanic activity has also picked up at a resort area not far from Tokyo. — Reuters Saudi-led coalition warplanes pound Houthi rebel positions

SANAA: Saudi-led coalition warplanes pounded rebel positions across Sanaa overnight, only hours after the UN envoy to Yemen arrived in the capital to discuss stalled Geneva peace talks, resi- dents said yesterday. The escalation came as neighboring Oman, which enjoys good relations with Tehran and is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) alongside Saudi Arabia, hosted representatives of the Shiite Houthi rebels and delegates from Iran. Saudi Arabia has been leading an air war that has targeted the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen on a daily basis since March 26, bar- ring a five-day humanitarian ceasefire this month. Among the lat- est targets to be struck was a house of ousted president Ali Abdullah Saleh in his home town of Sanhan, south of the capital. The raids came after Saleh said in an interview broadcast late Friday that he had rejected a Saudi offer of “millions of dollars” to oppose the Houthi rebels. Saleh was forced to resign in early 2012 after waging a bloody crackdown on a year of protests calling for an end to his three decades of iron-fisted rule. His forces have been backing the Houthi rebels who seized Sanaa in September before fanning out across other parts of the country this year. The interview was aired on the Beirut-based Al-Mayadeen television channel whose presenter said he spoke from Sanaa. But the former strongman no longer resides in his Sanhan house which has been targeted occasionally since the Saudi-led coalition launched its strikes. The latest raids hit the rebel-held air force headquarters in Sanaa, arms depots in Sanhan and Dailami air base, also in the capital, witnesses said. They also targeted rebels in the oil-rich eastern province of Marib and the western region of Hodeidah.

Return to dialogue The raids came only hours after UN special envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed flew in to the Yemeni capital for talks with politi- cal parties. “All Yemeni parties must return to dialogue,” he said upon his arrival Friday, quoted by sabanews.net. A Geneva con- ference which had been due to take place on Thursday was post- poned, in a fresh blow to UN efforts to end a conflict estimated to have killed almost 2,000 people. In his interview, Saleh renewed calls for talks in the Swiss city between Yemeni parties as well as Yemen and Saudi Arabia-which he accused of seeking to sow “sedition” in the war-torn country. But “sooner or later we will hold talks with Saudi Arabia,” said the former president who himself belongs to the Iran-backed Houthis’ Zaidi offshoot of Shiite Islam. Saleh said the Geneva talks, which he himself had first proposed, should focus on “pow- er transfer, choosing a new authority, and the return to elections,” as well as “condemning the Saudi aggression”. Yemen’s govern- ment says it only take part once rebels withdrew from at least part of the territory they have seized, in line with a UN Security Council resolution. While Saleh indicated President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi’s rule “is over”, he insisted that “I will not accept power for myself or my son” Ahmed, who led the elite Republican Guard troops during his rule.

‘Iran no threat’ As for Iran, with which he denied having any direct contacts, Saleh said the Shiite-dominated country “does not pose a threat to Yemen at all”. Riyadh hosted talks on May 17 which were boy- cotted by the Houthis but attended by several figures from Saleh’s General People’s Congress party. But other talks were apparently being held in Oman, where a Houthi delegation was on Thursday. The rebel-controlled sabanews.net quoted a Houthi spokesman as saying talks were ongoing in the sultanate to dis- cuss the “aggression on Yemen”, and that there was an “exchange of views and proposals with international and regional parties”. The coalition has imposed a complete air and naval blockade on Yemen and has repeatedly declared that any movement into or out of the country could only take place with its consent. Iran’s foreign minister reportedly held talks in Oman on Tuesday about ending the conflict. And Saleh said both the United States and Iran were also holding talks in the sultanate to discuss mediation between Riyadh and Tehran. Oman is the only one of the six- state GCC that has not joined the coalition air strikes against its neighbor. — AFP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Islamic State group gains support in Africa and Asia

UNITED NATIONS: A growing number of extremist report obtained by The Associated Press on April 1, the groups from Africa to southeast Asia are shifting their panel of experts monitoring UN sanctions against Al- allegiance to the Islamic State group, leading to greater Qaeda said the number of fighters leaving home to join risks for “cross-pollination” among conflicts beyond Syria Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group in Iraq, Syria and and Iraq, the head of Interpol said Friday. Juergen Stock other countries has spiked to more than 25,000 from cited this shift as an emerging trend at a UN Security over 100 nations. The panel said its analysis indicated Council meeting along with changing travel methods the number of “foreign terrorist fighters” worldwide being used by foreign fighters seeking to join groups like increased by 71 percent between mid-2014 and the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda. March 2015. Stock was a keynote speaker at a meeting attended Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said most are young by half a dozen ministers including US Secretary of men motivated by extremist ideologies but he called for Homeland Security Jeh Johnson to assess progress in an examination of the reasons why more women and implementing a US-sponsored resolution adopted last girls are joining the groups as well. He said he plans to September requiring all countries to prevent the recruit- present a plan of action to prevent violent extremism to ment and transport of would-be foreign fighters prepar- the General Assembly later this year. “No country can ing to join extremist groups. On Friday, the Security tackle this challenge alone,” Ban said. The Security Council Council adopted a presidential statement calling for a Counterterrorism Committee said in a report Friday that significant increase in border controls, improved cooper- it identified an initial 67 countries most affected by “for- ation at all levels “including preventing terrorists from eign terrorist fighters,” examined what 21 countries have exploiting technology, communications and resources.” done to address the threat and found that only five Johnson said the United States will be developing a required advanced information on airplane passengers. It new passenger data-screening and analysis system with- said most engage in international cooperation and nearly in the next 12 months which will be made available to all have taken steps to prohibit incitement to terrorism ARIHA: A fighter from a coalition of Islamist forces and an unidentified man walk past the bodies of the international community at no cost for both com- under their criminal laws but only 13 countries had crimi- Syrian pro-regime fighters on a road connecting Latakia, a day after the city was seized by a rebel mercial and government organizations to use. In a nalized the financing of terrorism. — AP coalition led by Al-Qaeda’s Syria franchise. — AFP

Turkey’s PM dismisses Syria arms video as election ploy

KAYSERI: Turkey has said the release of er in 2002. The latest opinion polls indicate images allegedly showing Turkish spy its support could fall sharply from the agency trucks carrying weapons into Syria almost 50 percent of the vote it garnered early last year was an election ploy, with in 2011 and more than 46 percent in 2007. the prime minister denouncing what he Some voter surveys put current support at called an “illegal action” against Turkey’s around 40 percent. Turkey has emerged as interests. An opposition Turkish daily on a key opponent of Syrian President Bashar Friday published video footage of mortar al-Assad, a onetime ally, calling for his shells, grenade launchers and tens of thou- removal from power. Ankara has vehe- sands of rounds of ammunition stashed mently denied arming and supporting the under boxes containing antibiotics and Islamists who are fighting the regime in marked “fragile”. Local security forces in Damascus as well as a myriad rebel groups. January 2014 searched trucks in southern It allowed Iraqi peshmerga forces to Turkey near the Syrian border on suspicion cross the Turkish border to help defend the that they were smuggling arms into Syria Syrian town of Kobane against IS insur- and found personnel of the Turkish gents in October. Davutoglu told AFP that National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Turkey did not send aid unilaterally to on board. Syria. “All the assistance is activities carried Turkey said at the time that the vehicles out together with the international com- were on a humanitarian mission to the munity in the Friends of Syria group... and Turkmen community in Syria. The new not Turkey’s unilateral aid,” he said. Shortly images prompted the opposition to ques- after the Cumhuriyet’s report, a Turkish tion whether Ankara had provided military prosecutor launched a criminal investiga- support to jihadists of the Islamic State (IS) tion into whether the daily breached ter- group fighting in Syria. In an interview rorism laws by publishing the footage. with Agence France-Presse, Prime Minister Charges include “obtaining information on Ahmet Davutoglu said he could not com- state security,” “political and military espi- ment fully because of “state secrecy”, but onage” and “propaganda for a terrorist said Turkey provided the Syrian people organization”. and the Free Syrian Army with assistance, without specifying whether the aid was of ‘Disturbing for Turkey’s prestige’ a military nature. The main opposition Republican GENEVA: US Secretary of State John Kerry (right) talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif yesterday in Geneva. Top US and “I said at the time it was made up of People’s Party (CHP) said the images were Iranian diplomats are gathering in Geneva this weekend, hoping to bridge differences over a nuclear inspection accord and economic sanctions logistical aid directed for the Turkmen “very disturbing for Turkey’s prestige.” on Tehran. —AFP community in desperate need of help ... “Those who illegally sent arms to (Syria) The aid was for the Free Syrian Army and have blood on their hands,” CHP leader the Syrian people,” he said during a visit to Kemal Kilicdaroglu told AFP on Thursday. the central Anatolian city of Kayseri. “The “Who were those weapons bound for? US, Iran address obstacles to raid on MIT trucks was an illegal action Were they sent to ISIS?” he asked, using against Turkey’s interests and national another acronym for IS. The arrests of security.... And the release of (the video dozens of soldiers, police and prosecutors nuclear deal; deadline nears footage) right now is an effort aimed at over the inspections of the MIT vehicles affecting the elections,” he added. “But has sparked widespread controversy, Turkey always does and will continue to do notably after leaked documents circulat- whatever its national security requires, and ed on the Internet claimed that the seized ‘Intense’ month to seal historic deal whatever responsibility it needs to shoul- trucks were delivering weapons to Syrian der for humanitarian purposes in the inter- rebels. The government has imposed a GENEVA: US Secretary of State John Kerry met that the deadline might need to be extended. weapon and says its program is purely peaceful. national arena. This is our right. We will not full-blown media blackout, including on his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif “We are on a good track right now to make Its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has let it be a subject of discussion.” social networks. Ankara has claimed that yesterday in a bid to overcome the remaining progress and we absolutely believe it is possible said Tehran will not accept “unreasonable the search of the MIT trucks was carried obstacles to a final nuclear agreement, a month we can get this done by June 30,” the senior demands” by world powers. “The issue of inter- June 7 elections looming out on the orders of US-based preacher ahead of a deadline for a deal between Tehran State Department official said, adding that views with nuclear scientists is generally off the Tensions are mounting in Turkey ahead Fethullah Gulen, whom President Recep and world powers. The meeting in Geneva is the Kerry’s schedule for June had been cleared to table as well as the inspection of military sites,” of the critical June 7 legislative elections as Tayyip Erdogan accuses of running a par- first substantive talks since Iran and the six world focus on the Iran talks. “A lot of the decisions Araqchi told reporters as he arrived for the talks the ruling Justice and Development Party allel state through supporters in the judi- powers - Britain, France, the United States, (left) are at the political level. You will see more with Kerry. “How additional protocol would be (AKP) is seeking to maintain the domi- ciary and police with the aim of usurping Russia, China and Germany - struck an interim involvement at (Kerry’s) level for that reason,” the implemented is still a matter of disagreement nance it has enjoyed since coming to pow- his power.— AFP deal on April 2. Among the issues still to be official said, adding that the talks would likely that we are still talking about.” Iran’s demand resolved is the push by the world powers for occur in Vienna. Zarif, when asked at the start of that sanctions be rescinded immediately after a international access to Iran’s military sites and its the talks on Saturday whether the deadline deal is also among the issues holding up a set- team of atomic experts. would be met, replied: “We will try.” tlement as the powers’ have said they can only French soldiers stalked For its part, Tehran wants sanctions to be be lifted in phases depending on Tehran’s com- rescinded immediately after a deal is reached. A Inspections pliance with the terms. senior US State Department official said there One Western diplomat said inspections of Tehran-based analyst Saeed Laylaz said he by Mali’s invisible enemy had been substantial progress in talks in Vienna military sites by UN nuclear watchdog the expected a deal to be finalized despite resist- in recent weeks on drafting a political agree- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and ance from opponents in Iran and the United GAO: Based in Mali’s inhospitable north- remind me that he exists, and he wants ment and three technical annexes on curbing access to Iran’s scientists were critical to moni- States. “Neither America nor Iran have a choice ern desert, French troops are waging an to harm me,” Laine said. “They are still Tehran’s nuclear program. The United States has toring and verifying whether Iran was pursuing a but to reach a deal,” he told Reuters. “Failure to attritional campaign against a ghost-like, there, but in a diffuse, furtive sense. They said it will not extend the talks beyond the June clandestine nuclear weapons program. “If the reach a deal will fuel tension in the region.” Mark invisible enemy-a master in the guerrilla can no longer lead major combat opera- 30 deadline. “We really do believe we can get it IAEA can’t have access to (the scientists) or the Fitzpatrick, a former State Department official art of hit-and-run. More than two years tions, but they can exploit the slightest done by (June) 30th and we’re not contemplat- military sites then its a problem,” the Western now at the International Institute for Strategic after the French-led Operation Serval lack of vigilance. “They are smart, they ing an extension. We just aren’t,” the official told diplomat said. “The IAEA needs sufficient access Studies, said an agreement was likely some time routed jihadists advancing on the capital have adapted. They hide their weapons. reporters travelling with Kerry to Geneva. quickly to those sites to ensure things don’t just in July. “The most difficult compromises have Bamako, armed groups in the area are no If they travel by SUV, it is never in a con- But France, which has demanded more strin- disappear.” The State Department official took a already been made,” he said. “But the Iranians longer able to carry out coordinated voy, but one-by-one. “It’s tricky for us, to gent restrictions on the Iranians, has indicated similar view, saying without access “we’re not could overplay their hand on the incorrect attacks. “Since Serval they have suffered distinguish between the trafficker, the talks are likely to slip into July. Iran’s senior going to sign” a deal. assumption that Obama needs a deal more than high attrition rates. They no longer have terrorist and the (Tuareg rebel). Some nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi also warned Iran denies any ambition to develop a nuclear they do.”— Reuters freedom of action on the ground,” the offer their services to the highest bidder. mission’s commander, Colonel Luc Laine It’s a way of life for some people here.” said. “They are scattered, they are watch- Stationed with around 700 men in a ing us, invisible. Their actions are disjoint- makeshift township of tents and con- Egypt deports US citizen, son of Islamist figure ed, unfocused. There is no common crete buildings near Gao airport, Laine thread.” Shortly after 4:00 am (0400 GMT) commands the Western Desert Tactical CAIRO: Egypt yesterday deported a US-Egyptian al was Soltan’s father, Salah. The Brotherhood, on Friday, a rocket fired from a plateau Group, one of the two components of citizen sentenced to life in jail on charges of from whose ranks Morsi hails, was also listed as a overlooking Gao city fell on the nearby France’s Sahel counter-terrorism mission, destabilizing the country as part of a crackdown “terrorist organization”. Soltan was released from camp used by the United Nation’s Operation Barkhane, headquartered in on the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, officials jail in line with a presidential decree stipulating MINUSMA peacekeeping mission, caus- Chad. said. Mohamed Soltan, 27, whose father is a foreigners convicted in Egypt can be deported ing no casualties but underlining the The troops patrol the region regularly, leading Brotherhood official, was arrested in to their home countries. But to do so he had ever-present danger. for reconnaissance and as a show of August 2013 and sentenced to life in April. He renounce his Egyptian nationality, said his broth- “That’s what’s hard. We’re fighting strength, but Laine knows that the ene- has been observing a hunger strike since er Omar Soltan, who welcomed the news his against an invisible enemy,” said Laine, my is aware of their every move. They are January 2014, amid concern from his relatives in brother had been freed. “The news of who at home commands the 21st Marine only really able to surprise the jihadists the United States who fear for his health and say Mohamed’s deportation have taken an enor- Infantry Regiment, based in Frejus in the on special forces operations, like the raid charges against him were fabricated. mous load of worry off our backs and has south of France. “Their modus operandi on May 18 that killed key jihadist leader A police official said Soltan was put on a replaced it with joy and happiness,” Omar wrote is hit-and-run tactics. What is difficult is Amada Ag Hama, known as “Abdelkrim plane to the United States and the US embassy in English, in an email sent to AFP. that we never see them, but we know the Tuareg”. “We know they are watching in Cairo confirmed his deportation. “We can con- “Our hopes are that Mohamed hasn’t suffered they are watching us. “The risk is that you everything we do. As soon as you move, firm his departure. We are happy that he will be any permanent damage to his body and that he let down your guard because, as you as soon as we leave here, they are noti- reunited with his family in the United States,” an has an easy recovery.” Soltan’s family also can’t see anyone, you might be inclined fied,” Laine said. “For us it is very difficult embassy spokesman said. Soltan worked with expressed relief he had been freed “after spend- to believe that they are not there. So you to tell the difference between the guy media outlets covering the political upheaval ing several hundred days on hunger strike, and become less vigilant and therefore vul- who calls his boss or his wife and the one that erupted in Egypt after the army deposed many months in solitary confinement”. nerable.” Taped to the wall of his office is who calls the head of his terrorist group.” a picture of the one-eyed Algerian Laine says his goal, having seen northern Islamist president Mohamed Morsi and a crack- CAIRO: In this file photo, Mohammed Soltan “Mohamed’s health is dire. He will receive med- Islamist commander Mokhtar Mali liberated in 2013, is that it can down on his supporters. Morsi was ousted by is pushed by his father Salah during a court ical treatment as soon as he arrives on US soil,” it Belmokhtar, one of the main jihadist fig- “become a hospitable territory once then-army chief and now President Abdel Fattah appearance in Cairo, Egypt. —AP said in a statement. State news agency MENA El-Sisi in July 2013 after mass street protests meanwhile quoted the state prosecutor that ures in the Sahel. more”. “We have to stop them doing against his one-year rule. A government crack- tenced to death after speedy trials, described by Soltan will have serve the rest of his sentence in again what they did in 2013. Our long- down has left hundreds of Morsi supporters the UN as “unprecedented in recent history”. the United States, in line with the presidential ‘We know they’re watching’ term goal is that the Malian army and dead, thousands imprisoned and dozens sen- One of those sentenced to death in such a tri- decree allowing him to leave Egypt.— AFP “That’s why I have his picture here-to MINUSMA take over this mission.”— AFP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 Murky future for NSA data sweep as ‘sunset’ looms Key section of Patriot Act expires tonight

WASHINGTON: With a key law underpinning US bulk extend the existing law. “If the Senate chooses to allow surveillance programs set to expire, the future appears these authorities to expire, they should do so knowing murky for the data sweep led by the National Security that sunset may be permanent,” said a statement from Agency. At midnight today, barring a last-minute deal in leaders of the House Judiciary Committee. Adding to the Congress, a key section of the US Patriot Act-used as a confusion is a US appeals court ruling which said the legal basis for much NSA surveillance-will expire or “sun- government went beyond the intent of Congress with set.” This would shut down most “bulk collection” efforts bulk collection and that the program was illegal. This by US intelligence and law enforcement, programs means lawmakers must affirm they want a sweeping which have sparked outrage since revelations from for- surveillance effort, which has been fiercely criticized at mer NSA contractor Edward Snowden. A senior adminis- home and abroad. tration official said bulk collection servers would be turned off at 4:00 pm (2000 GMT) and any collection Hailing the sunset after midnight would be deemed illegal. Some civil liberties activists welcome the possibility The deadline has led to a frenzy of activity in of a “sunset,” saying it is better than a weak reform.”The Congress, seeking a way to keep programs intact for Patriot Act, rushed through Congress in the wake of a national security investigations, but the outcome is far national crisis, included sunset provisions for a reason: from clear. Earlier this month the House of The extraordinary new powers created by the law were Representatives passed the USA Freedom Act to rein in to be re-examined-and allowed to expire if abusive or NSA authority by ending bulk collection and improving ineffective. Both of those criteria have been met,” said transparency at a secret court which supervises the pro- David Segal of the activist group Demand Progress, on gram. But the Senate blocked a vote on the bill and behalf of a coalition including Tea Party Nation and the failed to muster enough support for a short-term exten- Council on American-Islamic Relations. Geiger said an sion of the law: Section 215 of the Patriot Act. Some expiration would be a mixed outcome and that a better senators offered compromise measures, but it remains result would be passage of the USA Freedom Act, even if unclear if these can garner enough support in the the reforms are relatively modest. “If we have a sunset, Senate or prompt the House to reconsider its own meas- surveillance authority becomes much more narrow,” he FORT MEADE: Photo shows the sign outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort ure. said. “But the downside is that a sunset will cause the Meade, Md. Barring a last-minute deal in Congress, three post 9/11 surveillance laws used against Harley Geiger at the Center for Democracy & intelligence agencies to freak out and security hawks in spies and terrorists are set to expire midnight today. — AP Technology, which has led a campaign for the USA Congress to claim this is a national security crisis.” Freedom Act, said the compromise bills are far weaker in reining in the surveillance. Geiger said that, if the law A last-minute deal? where we could have prevented a terrorist attack or said. But Jameel Jaffer of the American Civil Liberties expires even for just one day, it may change the dynamic The White House is urging lawmakers to step up apprehended someone who is engaged in dangerous Union cautioned against “scaremongering” over the of the vote process because lawmakers would be rein- with an agreement before the expiration, to preserve activity, but we didn’t do so simply because of inaction sunset. “The government has many other tools that stating surveillance authority and not simply extending the ability to keep key national security efforts in oper- in the Senate.” James Clapper, director of national intel- allow it to collect the same kinds of things that it can existing programs.”Civil liberties groups are united in ation. “I expect them to take action, and take action ligence, said the intelligence community would “lose collect under Section 215,” Jaffer said on the Just opposing anything weaker than the USA Freedom act,” swiftly,” President Barack Obama said Friday. “I don’t important capabilities.” Security blog. He said expiration would be a political he said. want us to be in a situation in which for a certain period “For new investigations, we will no longer be able blow to the NSA, but “there’s no support for the argu- Members of the House have also warned that they of time those authorities go away, and suddenly we’re to get orders allowing us to effectively track terrorists ment that the sunset of Section 215 would compro- may not accept a different measure from the Senate or dark,” he said. “Heaven forbid we’ve got a problem and spies who switch communications devices,” he mise national security.”—AFP Once targeted by racists, housing advocate now loses her daughter

PENNSYLVANIA: Fair-housing advocate Bonnie Jouhari and Dani’s killing represents yet one more blow. “She was so terri- described her biracial daughter as a “mongrel.” believe that at least a substantial part of her downward spiral her daughter spent years on the run from white supremacists bly angry at me,” Jouhari said. “This whole thing destroyed our Soon after, Jouhari began receiving as many as 30 threaten- came from the chaos that resulted from the intimidation that who had launched a vicious campaign of harassment and relationship. She blamed me.” Life was different in 1998. ing phone calls a day. A self-described “chaplain” to the Ku Klux took place back in Reading,” said Brian Levin, an attorney and intimidation in southeastern Pennsylvania. Hopscotching from Jouhari, who is white, worked at the Reading-Berks Human Klan, Roy Frankhouser, broadcast the ALPHA HQ website on his hate crimes expert at California State University, San state to state, Jouhari was unable to return to the career she Relations Council, helping people file complaints under the public-access cable TV show, “White Forum,” and began sitting Bernardino. A psychologist said Dani required years of intense loved, and her teenage daughter, Dani, became deeply Fair Housing Act and serving as a tester to ensure landlords outside Jouhari’s office window for hours at a time, sometimes counseling, which a judge took into account when, in 2000, he depressed. A judge handed them a civil judgment of more and sellers were complying with antidiscrimination laws. She taking pictures. Fearing for their lives, Jouhari and her daugh- ordered Wilson to pay Jouhari and her daughter more than than $1.1 million, which they couldn’t collect. also founded a hate crimes task force. ter fled to the Seattle area, beginning an odyssey that would $1.1 million. Frankhouser, meanwhile, agreed to give the pair Dani never got over the trauma, Jouhari says, and sank into Her daughter was a popular and motivated high school stu- span more than a dozen moves and several states. They tried 10 percent of his income each year for a decade. substance abuse and homelessness after serving as an Army dent, taking part in student government, the drama club, vol- keeping a low profile, but the harassment persisted. “It would But neither man complied. “We never got a dime during medic. In February, shortly before her 33rd birthday, Dani leyball and track. She wanted to study at Penn State University be OK for a couple of months, and they would find us again,” this entire thing from anybody,” Jouhari said. Jouhari called her mother and said: “You made this mess for me. Can’t and become an athletic trainer. She and her boyfriend planned Jouhari said. The ordeal made Dani hypervigilant, withdrawn believes the US attorney’s office in Philadelphia, tasked with you help me get out of it?” Jouhari could not, and, this week, to marry after high school. But Jouhari’s fair-housing work had and moody. A psychologist diagnosed her with severe post- enforcing the judgment, should have done more. A spokes- found herself burying her daughter. Pilar Danielle Horton- put her on the radar screen of Ryan Wilson, the leader of a neo- traumatic stress disorder, according to court documents. woman declined to comment Friday. Dani was buried with Garcia’s body was found last month in San Antonio, Texas, Nazi group called ALPHA HQ. Wilson posted a picture of her on Jouhari’s former lawyer remembered Dani as an intelligent, military honors on Tuesday at Washington Crossing National where police say she was shot in the head. Police have made the group’s website, calling her a “race traitor” who would “be witty and promising girl who battled demons that surfaced as Cemetery outside Philadelphia. She leaves behind four no arrests but said Friday they continue to pursue leads. hung from the neck from the nearest tree or lamp post.” An ani- a result of her unstable, fearful teenage years. “These events daughters - three in Texas and a teenager who lives with For Jouhari, 59 and back in Pennsylvania after years away, mation showed Jouhari’s office being blown up; the website had an indelible negative effect on her life, and I can’t help but Jouhari. — AP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 Russia releases 89-name EU travel blacklist

THE HAGUE: Moscow has released a blacklist of targeted. “We take note that the Russian authori- ‘Right to know’ said on Friday. Russian deputy foreign minister European Union politicians barred from Russia in ties have decided to share the list. We don’t have Rutte meanwhile said the Dutch government Alexei Meshkov said on Wednesday that Moscow response to EU sanctions over Crimea and any other information on legal basis, criteria and rejected Russia’s action and would let “Moscow could think about making the names of those Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on process,” the spokeswoman said in an email state- know so in no uncertain terms”. The list “was not barred known in the wake of the Wellmann inci- Friday. “Russia yesterday handed over a list of peo- ment. Guy Verhofstadt, head of the Liberal group based on international law, was not transparent and dent. “We feel that our policy aimed at protecting ple to diverse EU embassies who may not enter in the European Parliament and a former Belgian could not be challenged” in a court of law, he the personal information of those on the list of Russia any longer,” Rutte said at a weekly press PM, is also on the list, his spokesman Jeroen added. Berlin demanded that Moscow make the list those barred from entering Russia is better than conference, adding that two Dutch MPs and a Reijnen said. public as well as how to contest it. “The (German) that of our Western partners of shouting names Dutch MEP were on the list. “Verhofstadt is banned from entry to Russia. government expects the Russian authorities to pub- from the rooftops,” he said, according to Russian The list contains 89 names, according to a let- He is on a blacklist with around 80 people,” lish any ‘barred’ list as well as the judicial means of news agencies. ter from Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders Reijnen said, saying the ban came after contesting it,” the German foreign ministry said in a Anyone who thought they might be barred from tweeted by Belgian MEP Mark Demesmaeker. The Verhofstadt called for an independent interna- statement. “The people on this list must immediate- entry could go to a Russian embassy to find out, he letter, which was confirmed as authentic by the tional probe into the murder of Russian opposi- ly know about it. They have the right to know the said. Russia’s ambassador to the EU, Vladimir Dutch foreign ministry to AFP, said Moscow had tion leader Boris Nemtsov. Sweden’s foreign min- reasons and appeal,” Berlin said. Moscow on Sunday Chizhov said last week that “no one is (barred) by asked for the list not to be made public. Moscow istry confirmed eight of its nationals were also turned back German MP Karl-Georg Wellmann, who chance” but that the list did not include “leaders or drew up the list in response to the EU’s own sanc- on the list, but did not reveal any names. “It is has strong links to Ukraine, from Moscow airport, high officials.” Russian President Vladimir Putin tions and travel bans over Russia’s annexation of very striking behaviour which unfortunately despite his having been invited to take part in polit- strongly denies backing the insurgency in eastern Crimea last year and its alleged involvement in does not improve Russia’s image and we have ical discussions. Ukraine that erupted after a pro-Kremlin president the eastern Ukraine conflict, Rutte said. asked for a clarification for this conduct,” Swedish The Russian authorities put him back on a plane was ousted in February 2014. The fighting has killed A spokeswoman for the EU diplomatic service Foreign Minister Margot Wallstroem was quoted for Berlin and slapped an entry ban on him until more than 6,300 people so far. The Kremlin hopes a in Brussels told AFP that Russia had barred several as saying by news agency TT. Finnish public 2019, German media reported. “In Wellmann’s case, current shaky ceasefire will prompt the European European politicians from entry in recent months, broadcaster YLE said Green Party MEP Heidi the German government will demand transparency Union to lift some of the more punishing sanctions but had so far refused to provide a list of those Hautala had also been blacklisted. and legal rights for each comparable case,” Berlin against Russia in the next few months.— AFP

Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri city kills 11

MAIDUGURI: Boko Haram insurgents local militia member Mohammed Bunu attacked the outskirts of Borno state capi- said. The militants tried to cross trenches tal Maiduguri in Nigeria yesterday morning dug around the city, he said. and at least 11 people were killed in the The attack follows twin bomb blasts ear- fighting, residents and security sources ly on Friday in Tashan Alade, a remote said. The attack occurred barely a day after Borno town, which killed at least seven the inauguration of President Muhammadu people. Thousands have been killed and Buhari, who swore to crush the Islamist mil- about 1.5 million displaced during Boko itant group and move the command centre Haram’s six-year-old insurgency to carve for military operations away from the capi- out a state adhering to strict Islamic law in tal Abuja to Maiduguri. Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy and top Gunshots from high-calibre weapons oil producer. At the start of the year it con- could be heard between about 1 am and trolled a swathe of territory larger than 2:20 am from the southwestern part of the Belgium in the northeast of the country. city. A military source said the shooting Boko Haram has since been pushed back took place around the Damboa road near with the help of offensives launched by the small settlement of Mule, about 10 km troops from Chad and Niger while from Maiduguri, a city of two million peo- Cameroon has fought them off along its ple. “A rocket launcher from Boko Haram borders. The United States and Britain said hit a house around the Bulumkutu on Friday they were ready to increase mili- area...and killed five people. Our boys also tary cooperation with Nigeria to defeat picked up six corpses in different locations,” Boko Haram.—Reuters Ukraine leader appoints Georgia’s Saakashvili as MUTARAKURA: A man who was beaten with an iron bar by Imbonerakure pro-government youth militia because he was mistakenly thought to be an opposition demonstrator, is carried to an ambulance in the Mutarakura district of the capital Bujumbura, Burundi. — AP regional governor

ODESSA: Ukrainian President Petro ing in exile after authorities last year Poroshenko yesterday appointed fiercely issued an arrest warrant for him on abuse New blow to Nkurunziza pro-Western former Georgian leader of power charges that he insists are polit- Mikheil Saakashvili, who once fought a ically motivated. war with Russia, as governor of the Burundi election official flees strategic Odessa region. Poroshenko Russian scorn made the announcement at a televised Russian officials have already lashed BUJUMBURA: Burundian President Pierre stands for a third consecutive five-year term in office, harassed by the authorities,” the group said. Many event in the Black Sea port alongside the out at the appointment as rumors swirled Nkurunziza’s controversial bid to stand for a third something that opposition and rights groups say threatened were in hiding or had fled the country, it reformist Saakashvili, calling the ex- ahead of the official announcement. term in office suffered a new blow yesterday after it move violates the constitution as well as the terms of added. “In this climate of fear and uncertainty, sev- Georgian president a “great friend of “Saakashvili-accused of numerous crimes emerged a top a election official had fled the country. a peace deal that ended a 13-year civil war in 2006. eral scenarios are possible for Burundi’s immediate Ukraine”. “There remain a large number of against the Georgian people-gets Sources said the election commission’s vice president, Hundreds of thousands of people were killed in the future, ranging from the highly improbable with- problems in Odessa: preserving sover- appointed governor of Odessa” senior for- Spes Caritas Ndironkeye, jetted out of the crisis-hit conflict, marked by massacres between the majority drawal of President Nkurunziza’s candidacy to the eignty, territorial integrity, independence eign ministry official Konstantin Dolgov central African nation late Friday, leaving behind a Hutu and minority Tutsi communities. Asked to rule significantly more dangerous path toward a more and peace,” Poroshenko said. “But maybe wrote on Twitter. “This is deeply symbolic resignation letter and preparations for next week’s on the issue, Burundi’s constitutional court found in or less violent, and intractable, conflict,” the ICG also the biggest challenge is another war-a of Kiev’s style of democracy.” Since the parliamentary elections in disarray. A second election favor of the president, but not before one of the said in a report released yesterday. Regional heads war against corruption, a war against deaths of around 50 mainly pro-Moscow board member is also thought to have fled, reflecting judges also fled the country, claiming that its mem- of state are due to meet again Sunday in Tanzania’s injustice, a war against the unreformed protestors last May, Russian-speaking mounting unease with the country’s power structure bers were subject to death threats. Dar es Salaam to discuss Burundi’s crisis but it is economy.” Odessa has remained firmly under gov- over Nkurunziza’s attempt to stay put despite wors- unclear whether Nkurunziza will attend. The last The controversial announcement of ernment control and untouched by the ening civil unrest. Country on ‘dangerous path’ time the president left the country, for the previous the flamboyant Saakashvili as head of the conflict that has killed over 6,300 people Human Rights Watch said Burundi has been The capital Bujumbura has been hit by weeks of regional summit on May 13, some members of the southern coastal region is a pointed sig- in two regions further to the east. But a gripped by “pervasive fear”, while the International civil unrest that has left at least 30 people dead in a armed forces tried to overthrow him, launching an nal from Kiev to Moscow that it remains string of unexplained explosions target- Crisis Group, a conflict-prevention think tank, said major security crackdown, and the crisis intensified ultimately unsuccessful coup attempt. set on its pro-European course despite a ing pro-Ukrainian groups has stirred fear Burundi was headed back into conflict unless the earlier this month when a top general staged a UN special envoy Said Djinnit has said talks bloody separatist conflict in the east that Moscow could be trying to stoke president backed down. An electoral commission failed coup attempt increasing fears that the between the government and opposition had blamed on the Kremlin. “Our main aim is unrest in the country’s largest port, which source said Ndironkeye “left without saying goodbye, impoverished, landlocked country could be made progress on several issues-including the to leave behind the artificial conflicts that lies around 200 kilometers west of the without saying where she was going.” A second plunged back into all-out war. The opposition has reopening of independent media and the release of have been artificially imposed on this Crimea peninsula seized by Russia last member of the five-person commission, Illuminata also said the holding of free and fair elections is detainees-but not on the key issue of a halt to amazing society,” Saakashvili said after his year. Poroshenko has already appointed Ndabahagamye, is also thought to have fled, sources impossible, with independent media silenced and protests in return for Nkurunziza’s agreement not to appointment. “Together with the presi- pro-Western reformers from abroad to key said. “What has happened is a catastrophe, but it was allegations of threats and intimidation by stand again. He said both sides “have agreed to dent and his team we are all going to positions in a bid to help him push inevitable,” another commission source said. Nkurunziza’s supporters. Parliamentary elections resume their talks after the summit in Dar es build a new Ukraine,” he said. During his through vitally needed reforms to bolster “Technically, the Election Commission can continue are due to be held on June 5, with a presidential Salaam.” Nkurunziza, a former rebel leader and time at the helm in Georgia, Saakashvili, his crisis-hit nation. to work with four out of five members. But if two poll scheduled for June 26. born-again Christian, argues that his first term did 47, became an arch-nemesis of the US-born Natalie Jaresko is currently have left, no decision can be taken and it will be According to HRW, police have used “excessive not count as he was elected by parliament, not Russian leadership as he dragged his tiny serving as finance minister, Lithuania’s impossible to replace them before June 5,” the source force”. “Medical personnel, journalists and human directly by the people. His bid for re-election also ex-Soviet homeland out of Moscow’s Aivaras Abromavicius economy minister said. rights defenders have received death threats and has strong support in rural areas and among sec- orbit and closer to the West after taking and Alexander Kvitashvili from Georgia is Burundi’s crisis surrounds Nkurunziza’s bid to menacing phone calls, and been intimidated and tions of the Hutu majority.— AFP power in a popular revolution in 2003. health minister. “Saakashvili is quite a The collapse in relations spiraled into well known politician of worldwide open conflict in 2008 when Russia defeat- renown,” said analyst Taras Berezovets ed Georgia in a five-day war over the told AFP. “It will be very difficult to criti- Over 4,200 migrants rescued in breakaway region of South Ossetia. cise the president for this move.” The Saakashvili-a charismatic polyglot who appointment of Saakashvili to the role of speaks five languages, including regional governor comes as Poroshenko- Mediterranean as crisis grows Ukrainian-was already working as an a billionaire chocolate baron-is battling advisor to Poroshenko and was granted to curtail the power of Ukraine’s hugely- Ukrainian citizenship just ahead of his influential oligarchs. Saakashvili is replac- ROME: More than 4,200 migrants trying to reach nations including Italy, Ireland, Germany, Belgium and have been pouring into Italy, which has been bearing appointment. Saakashvili-who left power ing millionaire Igor Palitsa in the post, a Europe have been rescued from boats in the Britain. the brunt of Mediterranean rescue operations. Most in 2013 - ruffled a lot of feathers with his close ally of banking magnate Igor Mediterranean in last 24 hours, the Italian coastguard On Friday the Italian navy said 17 dead bodies had depart from the coast of Libya, which has descended radical reforms and clampdown on cor- Kolomoisky who has been at loggerheads said yesterday. In some of the most intense been found on one of the boats off Libya. Details of into anarchy since Western powers backed a 2011 ruption in Georgia and is a deeply divi- with Poroshenko over control of state Mediterranean migrant traffic of the year, a total of the nationalities of the victims and how they died revolt that ousted Muammar Gaddafi. sive figure there. He has recently been liv- assets. — AFP 4,243 people have been saved from fishing boats and have not yet been released. Migrants escaping war Calm seas are increasingly favoring departures as rubber dinghies in 22 operations involving ships from and poverty in Africa and the Middle East this year warm spring weather sets in. Last month around 800 migrants drowned off Libya in the Mediterranean’s most deadly shipwreck in living memory when their 20-metre long fishing boat capsized and sank. That spurred the European Union to agree on a naval mis- sion to target gangs smuggling migrants from Libya, but a broader plan to deal with the influx is in doubt due to a dispute over national quotas for housing asy- lum seekers. Around 35,500 migrants arrived in Italy from the beginning of the year up to the first week of May, the UN refugee agency estimated, a number which has swelled considerably since. About 1,800 are either dead or missing. Most of those rescued on Friday and yesterday are expected to reach ports around southern Italy during the weekend. The British naval vessel HMS Bulwark offloaded more than 740 early yesterday at the south- eastern Italian port of Taranto. European Union authorities have pressed member states to share the burden of housing refugees more fairly through a resettlement quota system. However, an EU plan to disperse 40,000 migrants from Italy and Greece to CROTONE: Belgian sailors distribute water to migrants aboard the Godetia logistical support other countries met with resistance this week. Britain ship of the Belgian Navy upon its arrival in the port of Crotone in the Italian southern region of said it would not participate and some eastern states Calabria, as part of Frontex-coordinated Operation Triton off the Italian coast. — AFP called for a voluntary scheme. — Reuters Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 Gunmen kill 22 bus passengers Insurgency growing worse in Pakistan

No ‘miracle’ solution at Asian migrant crisis meeting BANGKOK: Thailand hosted a meeting What they didn’t do? of 17 countries Friday to address an Solve the crisis. “With the situation alarming rise in the number of boat being what it is, if you expect one people in Southeast Asian waters. The meeting to resolve it, you’re expecting talks were delicate because Myanmar - a miracle,” top Thai Foreign Ministry the country thousands of ethnic official Norachit Sinhaseni said at a Rohingya Muslims have fled amid closing news briefing. - Enforce a bind- state-sanctioned discrimination and ing agreement. The 17 countries came violence - bristles at any suggestion up with 17 “proposals and recommen- that it’s largely to blame for the crisis. dations” including ambitious steps to Delegates faced a tricky balancing act improve life in the places people are of coming up with steps to tackle a fleeing. They include “promoting full complex issue while making sure respect for human rights and adequate Myanmar didn’t boycott the talks. access of people to basic rights and Here’s a look at what the meeting services, such as housing, education achieved, failed to achieve, and what and health care.” Did Myanmar agree to the likely next steps are. this overhaul? Norachit’s reply: “That is the aspiration.” What did they accomplish? Countries in the region talked. It was Discuss the big issues the first time in years, if ever, that they The Rohingya Muslims risk their lives have openly discussed the Rohingya to flee Buddhist-majority Myanmar crisis - a highly sensitive topic for because they are persecuted at home. Myanmar, which has blocked the topic They are denied basic rights including from regional discussion on numerous citizenship, are targeted by extremist occasions. “The first result is that it took Buddhist mobs, and are victims of place at all, with a very comprehensive state-sanctioned discrimination. These representation of all the countries - issues were not discussed, Norachit including Myanmar,” said International said. Asked if the fundamental question Organization for Migration Director- of citizenship for Rohingya came up, he QUETTA: People escort ambulances carrying the bodies of passengers who were killed by gunmen when they hijacked two buses, during a General William Lacy Swing. Donors had a one-word answer: “No.” protest march in Quetta, Pakistan. — AP pledged money. The United States announced $3 million in funds in State the R-Word QUETTA: As hundreds of mourners yesterday vate satellite news channel Geo TV. share of revenue from gas and mineral response to an appeal by the IOM for The term “Rohingya” doesn’t appear protested the killing of 22 people in deadly bus Local Pashtun leader Allah Dad told The resources and complete autonomy from $26 million. The money will help pay in their joint statement and, according hijackings in western Pakistan, the assaults Associated Press that the gunmen made Islamabad. In the mid-2000s, Gen Pervez for temporary shelter, food and other to Norachit, was barely uttered during raised new fears that a long-simmering insur- Pashtun passengers stand in a line, then shot Musharraf’s government launched a crackdown gency there could be growing more violent. The them dead. “What was the fault of the Pashtun on insurgents there, with Baluch and human urgent needs for thousands of the meeting. This was in deference to country’s restive Baluchistan province has seen passengers who were killed in the attack on the rights activists say Pakistani forces detained migrants. Australia also pledged $4.6 Myanmar’s distaste for the word. two major attacks in the span of a month, buses?” Dad asked. “We want assurance from their people for years without bringing them to million for humanitarian assistance in Myanmar had threatened to boycott including an April assault on a dam project that the government that the attackers will be court, sometimes killing them and dumping Myanmar’s Rakhine state, where an the talks if the word appeared on the killed at least 20 people and Friday’s bus hijack- arrested and they will be punished.” Yesterday, their bodies in the desert. estimated 1 million Rohingya live in formal invitation. It does not recognize ings. In both, gunmen let Baluch people flee hundreds of Pashtuns, who make up about 35 The current violence is the deadliest to tar- dire conditions. The US can fly. After a Rohingya as an ethnic group, insisting while killing others, signaling a worrying ethnic percent of Baluchistan’s 9 million residents, get civilians in the region in recent years. Kalim week of delays, Thailand agreed to on calling them “Bengalis,” arguing they bent to an insurgency seeking independence placed 16 coffins with the bodies of their dead Ullah, a retired history professor who lives in allow the US military to operate flights are really Bangladeshis. Bangladesh also for the oil- and mineral-rich region that’s also in front of the governor’s house in the provincial and has extensively studied Baluchistan, said he out of Thailand to search for migrants does not recognize them as citizens. home to Islamic extremists. capital, Quetta. The protesters later dispersed worries the insurgency may be growing increas- believed to be still stuck on boats, after Mureed Baluch, a militant who identifies peacefully after meeting with Abdul Malik ingly violent and spark further ethnic tension. more than 3,000 came ashore this What’s next? himself as the spokesman of United Baluch Baluch, the province’s top elected official. “There is a need to wisely handle the situation month in Malaysia, Indonesia and More talks. The meeting was hailed Army, which has attacked security forces in the The country’s paramilitary Frontier Corps following yesterday’s attack on Pashtun people Thailand. It is unclear why Thailand as a good first step, and the countries past, claimed the bus attacks yesterday. The said yesterday that 200 troops were taking part as this is something that is very dangerous,” waited so long to accept the offer. So agreed to hold more talks. Members of attacks Friday night, which happened in the in an operation to find the gunmen, while Ullah said. “The government must take immedi- far, US Navy flights have been operat- the 10-nation Association of Southeast province’s mountainous Mastung district, saw Baluchistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said ate steps to avoid such incidents in future ing out of Subang, Malaysia, but could Asian Nations agreed to bring the issue gunmen wearing security force uniforms stop security forces already killed two of the attack- because Baluchistan could plunge into a deep not fly over Thai airspace. The US State to the group’s ministerial meeting on the buses, then check ID cards to determine the ers. Separatists in Baluchistan, which borders turmoil if Baluch and Pashtun people Department says it expects the flights transnational crime. But no date was ethnicity of their captives, one survivor told pri- both Afghanistan and Iran, want a substantial clashed.”—AP to start in the next few days. set for the next round.— AP

NEW DELHI: Indians sleep on the roof of a house to beat the heat in New Delhi, India. — AP Over 2,000 die as India reels under heatwave

HYDERABAD: India’s brutal weeks- vulnerable on how to withstand the “There is no alarming situation at long heatwave has killed more than heat. In Telangana, the authorities present. The heat has come down, 2,000 people, authorities said yester- were using pamphlets and local and we’re seeing fewer new patients day, as the government launched a media to inform people to avoid come in with heat stroke,” JV mass education campaign to help going outdoors and to drink plenty Subbarao, a top official at Rajiv people cope with scorching temper- of water, the state’s disaster man- Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences atures. Hundreds of mainly poor agement chief BR Meena said. “The said. people die at the height of summer death toll stands at 489. There has Yesterday, maximum tempera- every year in India, but this year’s toll been some relief in the heatwave tures across India hovered around is the second highest in India’s histo- also but we are out on the roads 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit), ry and fifth most in recorded history telling people how to stay safe,” he with forecasters in New Delhi warn- globally, according to EM-DAT, an told AFP, adding that there had been ing that searing temperatures would international disaster database. The no deaths in the state as a result of continue next week across several southern states of Andhra Pradesh the hot weather since Thursday. states. Hundreds of people-mainly and Telangana-which have so far His counterpart in neighboring from the poorest sections of society- borne the brunt of the heatwave- Andhra Pradesh, where 1,490 people die at the height of summer every accounted for 1,979 deaths. A fur- have died since mid-May, said offi- year across India, while tens of thou- ther 17 people were killed in Orissa, cials there had launched a publicity sands suffer power cuts from an eastern India, while nine people campaign outlining how to deal overburdened electricity grid. India were reported dead elsewhere in with the heatwave. “The deaths have declares a heatwave when the maxi- the country, taking the death toll to definitely come down in the last few mum temperature hits 45 degrees 2,005. days,” state disaster management Celsius, or five degrees higher than A total of 2,541 people died in chief P. Tulsi Rani said. Health offi- the average for the area in previous 1998 due to extreme temperatures, cials in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam years. The annual monsoon is fore- the highest figure in India’s history, district, where 305 people have died cast to hit the southern state of according to EM-DAT. Officials in due to the heatwave, said the situa- Kerala this week before sweeping Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, tion has improved in the last few across the country, but it will be meanwhile, launched public educa- days with few people arriving in hos- weeks before the cooling rains reach tion campaigns to inform the most pitals with symptoms of heat stroke. India’s arid plains.—AFP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Washington blasts China over South China Sea reclamation US vows more patrols

SINGAPORE: The United States yesterday called for an restraint despite provocation and “muscle flexing” from immediate end to China’s intensifying reclamation works other countries. in the South China Sea and vowed to continue sending There was “no need to have (China’s claims) strength- military aircraft and ships to the tense region. US Defense ened through construction activities on relevant islands Secretary Ashton Carter told a high-level security confer- and reefs,” as China’s historical and legal claims to those ence in Singapore that Beijing was behaving “out of step” areas were so strong, he was cited as saying by state with international norms. China insists it has sovereignty news agency Xinhua. China meanwhile “remained com- over nearly all of the South China Sea, a major global mitted to settling territorial disputes and overlapping shipping route believed to be home to oil and gas maritime claims” Liu said. During a question and answer reserves. “First, we want a peaceful resolution of all dis- session after Carter’s speech, Senior Colonel Zhao putes. To that end, there should be an immediate and Xiaozhuo from China’s Academy of Military Science said lasting halt to land reclamation by all claimants,” Carter US criticism was “groundless and not constructive”. said at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue on security with a Meanwhile in an interview released over the weekend by high-level Chinese military delegation in the audience. the Wall Street Journal, China’s ambassador to the United “We also oppose any further militarization of disputed States, Cui Tiankai, said US actions and rhetoric could features,” he said. He acknowledged that other claimants make the region “less stable”. have developed outposts of differing scope and degree, The Chinese military this month ordered a US Navy P- including Vietnam with 48, the Philippines with eight, 8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft to leave an area above Malaysia with five and Taiwan with one. “Yet, one country the heavily-disputed Spratly Islands. But the American has gone much farther and much faster than any other. plane ignored the demand. This was “clearly an attempt “China has reclaimed over 2,000 acres, more than all oth- to provoke and escalate the situation,” Cui said. Liu er claimants combined and more than in the entire histo- described “close-in maneuvers” as “a crude act of muscle ry of the region. And China did so in only the last 18 flexing that threatens to heighten militarization of the months,” Carter said. South China Sea,” without directly referring to the United States. Cui and Liu both stressed current Chinese con- SINGAPORE: Sun Jianguo (left) from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy, chats with US ‘Reasonable and justified’ struction activities were mainly for civilian rather than Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter (face back) during the ministerial luncheon at the 14th Asia Chinese delegation head Admiral Sun Jianguo, military purposes. Security Summit yesterday. — AFP deputy chief of the general staff department at the Code of conduct People’s Liberation Army, is scheduled to address the In his speech, Carter urged China and the 10-member Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei claim parts of the sea, two artillery pieces on one of its artificial islands in the forum on Sunday. Sun and Carter spoke cordially on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to adopt along with Taiwan. In a speech at the forum, Malaysian South China Sea. The heavy weapons, since removed, sidelines before a luncheon at the forum, an AFP photog- a “code of conduct” in the disputed waters this year. Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said if claimant posed no security threat but their positioning-within rapher said. But in the highest level rebuke to Carter’s According to Xinhua, Liu said the code was “meant to be countries did not exercise restraint, the territorial dispute range of territory claimed by Vietnam-underscored comments so far, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu a set of rules for China and countries in this region rather “could escalate into one of the deadliest conflicts of our Washington’s concerns that China is pursuing a mas- Zhenmin said China’s sovereignty over the South China than rules set by outsiders for us,” adding that “positive time, if not history”. sive island-building project for military purposes, US Sea was firmly established, and that it had showed great progress” had been made. ASEAN members Vietnam, the Washington on Friday accused China of deploying officials said. — AFP

North Korea ex-POWs hope to return home before they die

SEOUL: After the Korean War ended in 1953, uments say that POWs who supported the Kim Myeong Bok and 75 other North Korean North rioted and got into sometimes deadly prisoners of war detained in South Korea opted fights with those who did not. “I was really fed to live abroad rather than risk hostile welcomes up with the POW camp life. So many people in either half of their homeland. Now he wants were killed there,” he said. During and after the to come home, though he may find little more war, the American-led UN forces repatriated than rejection and suspicion. Amid the Koreas’ more than 83,000 Chinese and North Korean intense Cold War rivalry, they were labeled trai- POWs while the North turned back more than tors, opportunists or fence-sitters. The fates of 13,000 South Korean and UN troops. Tens of several North Korean POWs who voluntarily thousands of others stayed in the countries returned home are unknown. they once fought against; North and South Many others have died abroad one by one, Korea accuse each other of keeping at least and now less than a dozen are believed to be some of the POWs against their will. alive. Kim, now 79 and living in Brazil, is trying to In 1954, 76 North Korean and 12 Chinese return to his North Korean hometown, at the soldiers who chose third countries were first arrangement of a movie director who’s making sent to India as a stopover before being moved a documentary on him and his fellow ex-POWs. to countries where they hoped to resettle. He doesn’t have North Korea’s approval yet and Some wished to live to the US, but under an may never get it, though he will at least visit the agreement among the UN command, North South. He knows this is probably his last chance Korea and China, they were allowed to go only to try to go home. to countries that had been neutral in the war. After more than two years of being stranded in ‘Forgive me’ India, about 60 ex-North Korean soldiers were “I’ve missed my parents a lot, particularly my eventually able to move to Brazil and Argentina. mother, who took me to a church and told me HT moved to the US years after settling in Brazil. to believe in Jesus Christ,” Kim said, speaking About 10 others returned to either North or from the remote Brazilian city of Cuiaba during South Korea while the rest remained in India, a recent video interview. “I want to go to the according to a 2001 research paper from analyst place where my church stood, but it must have Cho Sung-hun at the South Korean state-run DUGWAY: A security fence with a deadly force warning sign, surrounds the main part of the Dugway Proving Ground in Dugway, Utah. been pulled down by now.” Kim lowered his Institute for Military History. The fate of those According to reports, the Army mistakenly shipped live Anthrax to several government and commercial labs in the US and Korea. Dugway is a head and wiped away tears when he said his who returned to the North remains unknown. highly secure and secret military testing lab in the middle of the Utah desert. — AFP mother often came to his mind whenever he Many ex-POWs believe unconfirmed past media faced difficulties in life. “Forgive me,” he said, reports that they were executed, but Cho said weeping. Kim and most of the other POWs who they could have been used as propaganda tools left the Korean Peninsula settled in South instead. A 1993 documentary film broadcast by US military orders review America. None could have expected that their South Korea’s MBC television showed the paths homeland would remain so bitterly divided for many of them took: a medical professor, a quar- so long. With an armistice signed but not a ry owner, a fishing-ship captain. Some were pas- peace treaty, the peninsula remains technically tors. One was accused of murder and sent to a as anthrax mishap widens at war, with combat troops still facing each oth- facility for mentally ill criminals. er along Earth’s most heavily fortified border. Kim arrived in Brazil in 1956 and became a The POWs left for many reasons: to avoid the farmer, mostly in the western state of Mato Anthrax sent to Australia, South Korea North’s harsh systems, to enjoy religious free- Grosso, where Cuiaba is located. Many ex-POWs dom, to build up professional careers. Many struggled to get along with other Korean immi- WASHINGTON: The US military said on Friday it measures although none of them has shown The Pentagon said Frank Kendall, undersecretary feared execution in the North for having been grants, mostly from South Korea, who only discovered even more suspected shipments of signs of exposure, officials said. The suspected of defense for acquisition, technology and logis- held captive in the South. Many believed their regarded them as just ex-communist soldiers, live anthrax than previously thought, both in the live samples identified so far all appear to trace tics, would lead the Pentagon’s review, which family members must have died during the according to Cho Kyeong-duk, the movie direc- United States and abroad, and ordered a sweep- back to a US Army base in Utah, the Dugway included an examination of procedures for inac- chaos of the three-year war, which killed mil- tor who is making the documentary about the ing review of practices meant to inactivate the Proving Ground, one of the military labs respon- tivating anthrax. The US Centers for Disease lions. They chose not to stay on in the South ex-POWs’ possible return. “They went to ‘neutral bacteria. The Pentagon said a total of 11 states, sible for inactivation and shipping of biological Control and Prevention has already begun an because they worried about living with the countries’ or third countries but it was ironic two more than it first acknowledged, received material. The US military disclosed earlier this investigation. label of ex-North Korean soldiers in a country that they couldn’t walk a step away from the “suspect samples,” as did Australia and South week that suspected live samples sourced to The disclosure comes 11 months after the where they had no relatives or friends. ideological confrontation,” Cho said. Korea. It had previously only identified a foreign Dugway were traced going to nine US states and CDC, one of the government’s top civilian labs, “We are not against North Korea, but the sit- shipment to a US air base south of Seoul. a US air base in South Korea. A US official said similarly mishandled anthrax. Researchers at a uation was very critical and miserable, so we left Potential reunions “There is no known risk to the general public those shipments took place between March lab designed to handle extremely dangerous Korea and went to other countries and we are Former POWs have been gradually forgot- and an extremely low risk to lab workers,” the 2014 to April 2015 before being discovered this pathogens sent what they believed were killed so anxious to meet our relatives,” said an 86- ten in South Korea, but many who recall their Pentagon said in a statement. Still, in a sign the month. samples of anthrax to another CDC lab, one year-old ex POW now living in San Francisco. He stories now view them as victims of the war Pentagon was still coming to grips with the On Friday, US officials said the suspect sam- with fewer safeguards and therefore not asked to be identified only by his initials - HT - and the ensuing Korean division. “They are extent of the problem, it advised all laboratories ple sent to Australia came from a 2008 batch authorized to work with live anthrax. Scores of out of concern for any living relatives he may the ones who’ve been standing on the for now to stop working with any “inactive” sam- from Dugway. In all, a total of 24 laboratories CDC employees could have been exposed to have in the North. Kim said he surrendered him- boundary without belonging to either side,” ples sent from the Defense Department. To date, received the suspect samples, the Pentagon the live anthrax, but none became ill. That inci- self to South Korea’s military only a month and a said analyst Chang Yong Seok at Seoul the United States has acknowledged that four said. The discovery has raised alarms in dent and a similar one last spring, in which half after being conscripted into the North’s National University’s Institute for Peace and US civilians have begun taking preventive meas- Congress. The top Republican and Democrat on CDC scientists shipped what they thought was Korean People’s Army in 1950. He said he didn’t Unification Studies. “I think they have under- ures that usually include the anthrax vaccine, the Senate homeland security committee wrote a benign form of bird flu but which was actual- want to return to the North, where authorities gone really difficult lives.” Time is running out antibiotics or both. to Defense Secretary Ash Carter, saying the inci- ly a highly virulent strain, led US lawmakers to suppressed Christians and severe poverty for any potential reunions. Ten of the 21 Twenty-two people at the base in South dent “may have threatened countless human fault a “dangerous pattern” of safety lapses at forced his family to eat porridge made of soy- POWs Cho has interviewed since beginning Korea were also given precautionary medical lives and caused millions of dollars in damage.” government labs.— Reuters bean residue three times a day. his project in 2009 are dead. He believes the remaining 11 are the last former North POW camp life Korean POWs sent to third countries: six in Life at a South Korean island prison camp Brazil, two each in Argentina and the US and UN warns of ‘looming’ hunger in North Korea was also harrowing, he said. South Korean doc- one in India.— AP

GENEVA: A drought in North Korea could lead to infrastructure such as irrigation systems was visible power generation. A lot of it is now related to water,” huge food shortages this year, the top UN official in on the border, where “dry and harsh” North Korean the UN official added. Blackouts in Pyongyang last the country told Reuters in an interview. Rainfall in land met green fields in China. A famine in the 1990s anything from 8-9 hours to a whole 24 hours and 2014, the lowest in records going back 30 years, was killed as many as 1 million North Koreans but recently many hospitals are unable to operate. Isaczai said he 40-60 percent below 2013 levels, and reservoirs are many international donors have been reluctant to thought the food situation would not be as bad as in very low, said Ghulam Isaczai, the UN resident coordi- help because of Pyongyang’s restrictions on humani- previous major droughts, since communities were nator. “We’re extremely concerned with the impact of tarian workers and international concerns over its now more resilient and might have some reserves. drought which will affect the crop this year severely. nuclear ambitions. “Let’s not make aid political,” Isaczai New farming rules - which allow smaller, family- And we might be faced with another major incident said. sized teams to run farms - meant more efficiency of food availability or even hunger,” said Isaczai. “It is and ownership, he said, with families allowed to going to create a huge deficit between the needs and Electricity hit keep livestock and farmers able to keep surplus what is available.” The United Nations provides nutritional supple- crops. “Also there are small markets emerging in If El Nino weather conditions bring more drought ments to schools and hospitals but does not have the rural areas, like kind of farmers’ markets where peo- this year, the situation in 2016 could be even worse, funds to supply rice for North Korea’s 24.6 million ple can barter or trade or sell things.” Some people he warned. “This is currently the rice-planting season. population, 70 percent of whom are already classed were also selling food on the street, which might Normally they submerge the land almost a week or as “food insecure”. “How are they going to fill this gap? be a few eggs or apples, enabling families to sup- two in advance. But this year, I’ve seen it myself - I think they have reached out to some countries - to plement the food they get from the national ration they’re doing it in the dry, actually planting rice. So India, to China, to Russia,” Isaczai said. system. The reforms may not be fast or widespread, what we’re hearing right now is that they’re switching The lack of water has dried up rivers and streams Isaczai said, and the impact may take three to five to maize and corn because that requires less water.” and has also hit electricity supply, which was at its years to be felt. The government also set a target Some farmers, already struggling with a shortage of worst in winter when hydroelectric power was last year of building 20,000 greenhouses, he said, FAIRFAX: A former North Korean soldier who asked to be identified only as HTK, poses in fuel and equipment, have resorted to using buckets restricted to reserve water for the rice-planting sea- which would make more vegetables available and his home in Fairfax, Calif. After the Korean War ended in 1953, North Korean prisoners of to water seedlings, he said. son. “What the government confirmed to me is that diversify diets, but the country needs help to build war detained in South Korea opted to live abroad rather than risk hostile welcomes in The effect of North Korea’s lack of agricultural they’re operating at 50 percent of capacity in terms of them. — Reuters either half of their homeland. — AP NEWS SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Indian artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture yesterday on the eve of World No Tobacco Day at Puri beach, some 65 km from Bhubaneswar. Every year on May 31, the World Health Organization and partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. —AFP Bailed Bollywood star Khan performs... Saudi IS branch calls for more Shiite... Continued from Page 1 Khan has starred in more than 100 films and television Continued from Page 1 the audio message, referring to the Arabian Peninsula, shows but is no stranger to controversy, having spent birthplace of Islam and where Saudi Arabia is located. The court granted Khan bail and ruled he must secure over a week behind bars for killing an endangered Indian The 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation “They are disbelievers and apostates, and their blood is its permission if he wants to leave India before the appeal gazelle in 1998. The actor claims he was not at the wheel also condemned the “terrorist bombing attempt” permissible to be shed, and their money is permissible hearing, expected to take place within two months. when his Land Cruiser rammed into a group of homeless against the Shiite mosque. Its secretary general Iyad to be taken. It is a duty upon us to kill them ... and even On Tuesday, the court said he could attend the award men sleeping rough on a pavement, killing laborer Madani, using the Arabic acronym for IS, said that this to purify the land from their filth,” he said. In the record- ceremony in Dubai. “Salman shall furnish his travel plan, Nurulah Mahbob Sharif and injuring several others. The “failed attempt has revealed the even uglier face of the ing, the speaker urged young Saudis to join his group to flight timing and number, address of the place where he High Court is due to reconvene on June 15 to set a date terrorist Daesh organization”. “These ugly crimes will not fend off what he called the “Shiite threat” against Sunni will be staying in Dubai, his contact details including for the appeal hearing. Indians make up the largest expa- succeed in breaking apart the components of Saudi” Muslims and said the government was unable to pro- mobile number and landline number to the investigating triate community in the United Arab Emirates, about 30 society and will instead bring them closer, said Madani, tect them. “The spark has been lit, so you must all ignite agency,” the Press Trust of India news agency quoted percent of the oil-rich Gulf country’s population of eight himself a Saudi national. a fire with which you burn the faces of the (Shiites) and Judge Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi as saying. million people. — AFP “What then if they live with their disbelief in the apostates. You must all come to burn the thrones of the Peninsula of Muhammad (PBUH),” the speaker said in tyrants,” he said. — Agencies Regime barrel bombs kill 71 Syria civilians New treatments of breast cancer prolong... Continued from Page 1 destroyed after IS planted explosives inside and around it” 10 days after the jihadists seized Palmyra from government Continued from Page 1 drugs known as aromatase inhibitors. In the first large tri- Barrel bombs - crude weapons made of containers forces, the group said. al of its kind to compare one of these aromatase packed with explosives - have often struck schools, hospi- IS supporters posted pictures on Twitter purporting to used in combination with an anti-estrogen agent inhibitors - anastrazole - to tamoxifen, researchers found tals, and markets in Syria. But yesterday’s death toll was show the infamous prison being blown up. The prison was called Fulvestrant - was able to double the time women anastrazole was slightly better. After 10 years, 93.5 per- among the highest. “This is one of the biggest massacres the site of a massacre in 1980 in which hundreds of inmates spent without having their cancer advance. cent of women in the anastrazole group were living that regime planes have committed since the beginning of were killed. It became notorious throughout Syria as a sym- The combination delayed disease progression for just breast cancer-free, compared to 89.2 percent in the 2015,” said the Syrian Revolution General Commission bol of the brutality of the regime of former president Hafez over nine months, compared to nearly four months in tamoxifen group. activist group. The Observatory said regime forces also Al-Assad and his son and successor, Bashar. Housing politi- women taking Fulvestrant alone, according to a random- The 10-year overall survival rates were about the same dropped barrel bombs Friday in Idlib province, now under cal prisoners until the 2011 uprising, Palmyra’s jail later ized study of 521 women, most of whom were post- in the two groups (92.5 percent for anastrazole and 92.1 the de facto control of rebels after regime forces withdrew, became overcrowded with regime deserters and draft menopausal. Those results led investigators to stop the percent for tamoxifen). “The good news is tamoxifen and leaving Al-Qaeda and its allies to capture the city of Ariha evaders as peaceful anti-government protests morphed and surrounding villages. into a brutal civil war. trial early because it was so effective. “After initial hor- anastrazole are both very effective, but it seems that The tactic of carrying out air attacks on built-up areas Regime opponents praised the jail’s destruction on social monal therapy stops working in metastatic breast cancer, women have better chances of staying well with anastra- after battleground losses has become common practice for media. “IS has wiped out evidence of the crimes of the Assad the next step is typically chemotherapy, which can be zole,” said lead study author Richard Margolese, a profes- Syria’s regime, which has ceded swathes of territory this clan by blowing up the infamous Palmyra prison,” said Syrian effective, but the side effects are often very difficult for sor of surgical oncology at The Jewish General Hospital, month. Following defeats in Idlib’s provincial capital and at opposition member Mohammad Sarmini on Twitter. “Palmyra women,” said lead study author Nicholas C Turner, a con- McGill University in Montreal, Canada. a massive military base nearby, government forces also lost prison bears witness to the crimes of the century,” an anti- sultant medical oncologist at The Royal Marsden and a A third study released at ASCO and published in the the ancient city of Palmyra to IS jihadists on May 21. The Assad activist tweeted. The Observatory said government team leader at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, New England Journal of Medicine found that women Observatory said IS demolished a prison in Palmyra yester- forces relocated inmates held at the jail before IS overran the United Kingdom. “This relatively easy-to-take new drug who have a bit of extra tissue removed around the tumor day, destroying what was for decades one of the regime’s historic city of Palmyra, which houses priceless UNESCO-list- can substantially delay the point when women need to during breast-conserving surgery, or partial mastectomy, most feared detention centres. The prison was “largely ed ruins and ancient artefacts. — Agencies start chemotherapy, making this an exciting new face a reduced risk that cancer will be left behind. The approach for women.” study involved 235 women with breast cancer diagnoses Palbociclib works by blocking a key protein that fuels ranging from stage 0 to 3, some of whom were randomly FIFA’s Blatter comes out fighting the growth of hormone receptor-positive breast tumors. assigned to have extra tissue around the tumor removed Researchers said that comparable benefits were seen in - known as cavity shave margins (CSM) - and some who Continued from Page 1 bribery scandal being investigated by US, Swiss and other both pre- and postmenopausal women, but more long were not. “Despite their best efforts, surgeons could not law enforcement agencies that plunged FIFA into the worst term research is needed to determine whether or not the predict where the cancer was close to the edge,” said lead He also condemned comments about FIFA made by sen- crisis in its 111-year history. The seven arrested officials were drug helps women live longer. Another study released at author Anees Chagpar, associate professor of surgery at ior members of the US judiciary, including Attorney General all detained for corruption cases in North and South America ASCO involved more than 3,100 postmenopausal women the Yale School of Medicine. Loretta Lynch, who lamented the “rampant, systemic and and Blatter said they could have been arrested on their home with a localized form of breast cancer, known as ductal But those who had cavity shave margins were half as deep-rooted” corruption in football. Another official spoke of territory. carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which is typically treated by sur- likely to need surgery again, the study found. Patients a “World Cup of fraud”. “Of course I am shocked,” Blatter Blatter also criticized UEFA, whose president, Michel gically removing the cancerous lump from the breast, fol- will be followed for five years to see if survival or recur- responded. “I would never as FIFA president make comments Platini, had called for his resignation, saying it was not setting lowed by radiation. rence are influenced by the procedure. “This random- about another organisation without being certain of what a good example to other soccer federations. He told Women with this kind of breast cancer face a higher ized controlled trial has the potential to have a huge has happened.” Officials from the US Department of Justice reporters yesterday that UEFA had opposed a proposal to set risk of invasive breast cancer, but death from DCIS itself is impact for breast cancer patients,” Chagpar said. “No were not immediately available to comment on his remarks. up an independent committee to carry out integrity checks rare. Doctors typically prescribe drugs that block estro- one likes going back to the operating room, especially In a dawn swoop on a Zurich hotel on Wednesday, Swiss on executive committee members before they could take gen for a period of five years after surgery to ward off a not the patients who face the emotional burden of police arrested seven leading soccer officials, including FIFA office. “This was rejected by UEFA so it couldn’t go through,” return of the cancer, either tamoxifen or another class of another surgery.” — AFP vice-president Jeffrey Webb. The arrests were connected to a he said. — gencies SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 ANALYSIS

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By Maya Gebeily

l-Qaeda’s Syria franchise is striving to reinvent itself as a legitimate opposition force that is more Aacceptable to the West, but it is unlikely to suc- ceed, analysts said. In a rare television interview, Al- Nusra Front chief Abu Mohamed Al-Jolani vowed not to use Syria as a springboard to attack the West and said he would be willing to protect minorities. “It’s all part of a normalization process that Al-Qaeda in Syria has been seeking to do for some time now,” said Charlie Winter, an analyst on jihadism at the London-based Quilliam Foundation. “It wants to appear more palatable to the West... It was kind of like an infomercial for ‘Al-Nusra, the moderates’,” he said of Wednesday’s interview with Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera. Al-Nusra and its extremist rival, the Islamic State Against IS, airstrikes may not suffice group, have been designated as terrorist organizations by the United States since 2012. In recent months, the Al-Qaeda branch has become one of the most powerful By Dan Perry and Vivian Salama have captured the ancient town of Palmyra, site of 2,000-year-old suffering of civilians, this can create pressure on the attacking side, forces in northwest Syria after a series of victories in the Roman ruins. That has brought it closer to Damascus. There are which soon stands accused of humanitarian abuses. By contrast, province of Idlib, including the provincial capital and a t’s the modern era’s military strategy of choice: Overwhelming air coalition success stories - most recently in Saddam Hussein’s airstrikes did succeed for Israel in stopping Hamas rocket fire from large military base. But the group is seeking to trans- power delivering precision-guided punishment backed by intelli- hometown of Tikrit, where 11th-hour US airstrikes proved to be a Gaza last summer, and for NATO in 1999 in getting Serbia to eventu- form its image in the West to one of a legitimate political Igence on the ground, with minimal exposure for soldiers of the game-changer after a large-scale Iraqi operation to retake the city ally relinquish Kosovo. But this was against state actors that ulti- opponent to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, analysts striking side. Seductive though it is to risk-averse governments with stumbled. mately felt beholden to their suffering populations. said, and Jolani’s interview was the first step. war-weary publics, the approach has its limits - and these are on dis- While air power has been well-suited to hitting command-and- “Al-Nusra is trying to change the West’s opinion, to play in Syria and Iraq, where a US-led coalition has carried out over control centers, storage facilities and infrastructure, Islamic State No Ally in Syria make it see Al-Nusra as a political actor and a Syrian 4,100 airstrikes against Islamic State radicals yet failed to stop the fighters have proven adept at reacting. The group “is nimble enough Whereas in Iraq the coalition has a weak ally, in Syria it is ham- opposition actor,” said Lina Khatib, director of the extremists. August will mark a year since the campaign was launched to move around their personnel and equipment to make up for any pered by having no real ally at all. Indeed, it has going out of its way Carnegie Middle East Centre. “This is one of the main after tens of thousands of minority Yazidis were forced to flee an losses with tactical moves,” said Dubai-based geopolitical analyst to avoid the impression of working with the government of Bashar reasons Jolani was sending messages of reassurance to onslaught by the militants in Iraq, causing a humanitarian crisis. It Theodore Karasik. “The battlefield isvery fluid.” At a meeting of top Al-Assad, who many around the world see as having lost any legiti- the West.” was clear from the start that a ground force was needed, and Iraqi Arab officials sponsored by the World Economic Forum in Jordan last macy to rule. Despite calls by antiquities officials to help save and Syrian Kurdish fighters have had successes on the battlefield. weekend, there was a strong sense that the coalition must reassess if Palmyra this week, the coalition refrained from interfering, launch- Al-Nusra’s ‘Pragmatism’ The Iraqi military was also to play a key role: air power would soften it hopes to a avoid a protracted conflict, or some other version of fail- ing one airstrike that struck only after the town had already fallen The shift may be part of a renewed push by regional up the extremists, weakening them or getting them to flee, and the ure. Some yearned for a return of the US military, although none and Syrian government troops defending it had fled. Instead, the powers including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar to bol- Iraqis were to deliver the final blow or retake areas abandoned by would say so on the record. After the grim experience for Americans US-led coalition is working mainly in support of Syria’s Kurds, ster Syrian opposition groups, analysts said. Qatar, in the militants. That has not gone according to plan. Badly humiliated, in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001, with thousands of US lives lost launching daily airstrikes that concentrate on areas around Kobani particular, “had a relatively moderating influence on Al- Iraq’s Shiite-dominated army has shown little stamina in the mostly- and billions of dollars spent, it simply wouldn’t fly. All seemed to and the predominantly Kurdish province of Hassakeh in the north- Nusra that was clear in this interview,” said Thomas Sunni cities taken by the Islamic State militants. In recent days US agree that a rethink was in order. But for now, the Obama administra- east. Kurdish fighters, supported by air cover from the coalition, Pierret, a Syria expert at the University of Edinburgh. His Defense Secretary Ash Carter said it lacked the “will to fight” after tion remains opposed to sending US forces back into combat in Iraq have made significant advances, taking back dozens of villages in face covered in a black shawl, Jolani accused fleeing Ramadi, the strategic capital of Iraq’s largest Sunni province, and is calling for patience and time to train Iraqis. Perhaps in the long recent days. Washington of coordinating with the Syrian govern- Anbar, leaving the Islamic State group in control of nearly all its terri- run, a new pan-Arab strike force being promoted by Egypt might be ment over air strikes on jihadist-controlled territory. tory, which stretches to the Jordan border. the answer. As unhappiness mounts with the coalition performance, The Psychological Edge But he said Al-Nusra had been instructed to focus on Overall the extremists remain in control of about a third of Iraq here are some issues to consider: In any fight, it is the fearless side that usually enjoys the edge. toppling Assad, not attacking the West. The militant and Syria, equivalent to the amount of territory under its authority Unlike Western troops, jihadis like the Islamic State group seem chief also played down fears of future attacks on Syrian before the air campaign began. It continues to terrorize the popula- Yemen unafraid to die in airstrikes and pleased to dispatch suicide attack- minorities, including Christians and Alawites, the off- tion there, imposing its unforgiving brand of radical Islam and carry- Another air campaign carried out by a coalition of Sunni Arab ers who are difficult to stop. Facing a declared offensive by the Iraqi shoot of Shiite Islam to which the Assad clan belongs. It ing out atrocities against minority groups, including sexual enslave- nations led by Saudi Arabia has had similarly disappointing results, army in Anbar province, the militants did just that, unleashing a was a clear juxtaposition with IS, which has carried out ment of women. this time against Shiite Houthi rebels who have seized much of wave of suicide car bombings late Tuesday that killed at least 17 atrocities including videotaped beheadings and mass It has suffered some setbacks and also made some gains. The Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. After two months of airstrikes, troops, including a top commander. It is part of the group’s psycho- killings, sowing fear among minority communities in the checklist appears to point to a tie - with advantage, Islamic State: the Houthis have been damaged, but they haven’t been expelled logical warfare: A seemingly inexhaustible supply of willing Middle East. The group has held on to its main hubs in Iraq and Syria, Mosul and from any major areas they control. bombers at the wheel of explosive-laden trucks. High-definition Jolani’s messages were “an example of the pragma- Raqqa, as well as Fallujah, a strategic Iraqi town a short drive from Like the Islamic State group, the Houthis and their allies have propaganda videos follow, showing the vehicles speeding toward tism with which Al-Nusra has begun to act,” Khatib said. Baghdad. It is battling to a tie around Baiji, home to Iraq’s major oil devised tactics to avoid being hit from the air, using public trans- their targets before exploding, devastating Iraqi forces’ morale. The “Al-Nusra has political ambitions, and Jolani’s interview refinery that has yet to fall but is surrounded. Iraqi security forces portation and motorcycles to deploy fighters or traveling at night, US has promised to deliver more anti-tank weapons to counter the is the beginning of presenting the group as a political have poured resources and manpower into securing the refinery, on foot or in vehicles with their headlights dimmed. And like the suicide bombers. But in a sign of the futility, the US has had to actor in Syria, not just an extremist Islamist organiza- where the militants have staged periodic attacks. jihadis, they easily melt into urban civilian areas under their control - devote some airstrikes to destroying US-supplied tanks and other tion,” she told AFP. Al-Nusra Front itself has been In Syria it was rebuffed by a massive air campaign in Kobani, a practically daring coalition forces to bomb them out. As long as the weaponry that the Iraqis have abandoned to the Islamic State accused of indiscriminately targeting civilians with sui- Kurdish town on the Turkish border. But in recent days, its fighters rebels control the local population and have little concern for the fighters. —AP cide attacks, car bombs and executions.

Committed to Jihadism The jihadist leader attempted to walk a fine line IS may be reaching limits of expansion between mollifying other Islamist leaders in Syria and positioning his group as a more moderate choice than IS. “Jolani was trying to say to the world that he’s not like By Peter Graff Washington DC’s Education for Peace in Iraq strong footholds in Sunni farmland on its southern ful” a decision by the Shiite militia to give their this extremist IS group,” Winter said. “At the same time, Center. “Up until (when) ISIS was able to take con- and western outskirts, territory known as the “tri- advance a sectarian slogan as a code name. But he tried to appease the jihadist community. He needed ith its two biggest victories in nearly a trol of Ramadi, the momentum was against ISIS. angle of death” during the 2003-2011 US occupa- just as in 2006 and 2007, when the brutality of to toe the line between satisfying both camps,” he year in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State has Now this is a prime opportunity for ISIS to keep tion. In March, government forces and the militia Islamic State’s Al-Qaeda predecessors drove many added. Wenergized its fighters, littered the streets pushing, because it’s trying to regain its reputation advanced north of Baghdad into the Tigris valley, Sunni tribesmen to make peace with hated US Despite this careful positioning, analysts do not of two cities with the bodies of its enemies and as this invincible force.” recapturing former dictator Saddam Hussein’s Marines, the fighters’ extreme violence means expect the West to change its view of the group. “Jolani forced Washington to re-examine its strategy. The home town Tikrit. The Shiite militia, with Iranian some locals may tolerate even the feared Shiites. effectively ‘reassured’ the West and minorities, but did near simultaneous capture this month of Ramadi Limits in Iraq funds, weapons and advisors, have proven a par- Islamic State fighters contacted by Reuters in not compromise in doctrine or in terms of Al-Nusra’s west of Baghdad and Palmyra northeast of In Iraq, after the army collapsed last year and ticularly capable force on the battlefield, although Iraq say their main task for now is combating the links to Al-Qaeda,” Pierret said. With an “Al-Qaeda in the Damascus has reinforced the sway of the self-pro- Islamic State seized much of the north of the coun- Washington is worried that their presence will “awakenings” - Sunni tribesmen who have resisted Levant” flag featured prominently on the table in front claimed caliphate of all Muslims closer to the ram- try in a lightning advance, the government and its exacerbate sectarian tensions. Until now, the gov- their rule. They have killed hundreds of sheikhs of him during the interview, Jolani seemed to dispel parts of Islam’s two great historic capitals. allied Shiite militia rallied to halt the offensive ernment had kept the Shiite militia out of the over- and local tribal leaders in the Euphrates valley. But rumors that his group would split with Al-Qaeda’s cen- But although the fighters sound triumphant on before the gates of Baghdad. Islamic State fighters whelmingly Sunni Euphrates valley west of the that sort of violence brings blood feuds that in the tral command. YouTube, vowing to press on to Baghdad and fell short of their objective of seizing Samarra capital. But the fall of Ramadi has forced Baghdad past made their rule short-lived. “I don’t think Jolani imagines he’ll change the mind of Damascus, there appears to be little room for north of the capital, site of one of the most revered to dispatch them, meaning Islamic State will now Michael Knights, an Iraq expert at the the US president, or that many Alawites or Christians will them to expand their territory much further - at Shiite shrines, which they had pledged to destroy. face a more formidable foe. Washington Institute, said that with the capture of think he seems like a great guy,” said Aron Lund, editor of least for now. In both Iraq and Syria they have lost The government and its militia allies are now firm- Washington’s fear is that the presence of the Ramadi, the fighters had reached the natural the Syria in Crisis website. Despite his apparent overtures ground in recent months as well as gained it. The ly in control of the majority-Shiite capital itself, and Shiite militiamen will drive local tribes to embrace boundaries of a state to rule Sunni territory. to minorities, he conditioned their protection on turning weakest targets are already in their grasp, and they have so far prevented Islamic State from securing Islamic State. The Pentagon described as “unhelp- Although they could still launch attacks on to “his own Salafi interpretation of Sunni Islam,” he said. will have to devote as much effort to holding and Baghdad itself, those would more likely be isolated “He’s not stepping away from his ideology,” added Lund. administering the areas that they already control attacks rather than a campaign to seize the city. “In Winter said there was “a propensity to forget that Jolani as to attempting to extend their onslaught. Iraq, ISIL is still losing ground, not gaining it, came from the Islamic State of Iraq, the forebearer of IS”. In Iraq, Islamic State fighters already hold most regardless of tactical gambits like Ramadi,” he said. While Al-Nusra may seem to be more moderate than its of the land where their fellow Sunni Muslim Arabs “ISIL is only capable of tinkering at the peripheries jihadist rival, “it’s all a temporary phase of the broader predominate. The Shiite-led government has of the areas it already holds.” question of their implementation of jihad,” he said. —AFP responded to the loss of Ramadi in the Euphrates River valley by dispatching Iran-backed Shiite mili- Opportunities in Syria tia, fresh from beating Islamic State fighters in the Syria, where Assad’s government has been on valley of Iraq’s other great river, the Tigris. In Syria, the back foot in recent months, offers greater rival Sunni Arab insurgent groups, once seen as potential opportunities for Islamic State to All articles appearing on these feeble in comparison with Islamic State, have advance further. Unlike in Iraq, Sunni Muslims are pages are the personal opinion of drawn support from Arab countries and grown the majority across the country, so a group seek- stronger, expanding their own territory at the ing to rule over Sunnis faces fewer natural limits to the writers. Kuwait Times takes no expense of the government of President Bashar Al- its expansion. While Washington supports the Iraqi responsibility for views expressed Assad. In both countries, Islamic State has also suf- government and has used its air power to fight therein. Kuwait Times invites read- fered defeats at the hands of Kurds. Islamic State in Iraq in conjunction with Baghdad, But even if there are limits to how far Islamic in Syria it remains opposed to Assad and has no ers to voice their opinions. Please State - also known as ISIS or ISIL - can expand its strong allies on the ground. “On the Syria side, it’s a send submissions via email to: opin- territory for now, the victories this month give it completely different dynamic because ISIS there [email protected] or via snail crucial momentum, important for maintaining the does not have a formidable force in front of it,” said mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. support of people in the places it rules over. “The Ali. “It’s able to attack Syrian government forces The editor reserves the right to edit priority for ISIS now is to capitalize on the momen- The flag of the Islamic State (IS) group flutters atop the circular wall bound- and we have seen so far that the Syrian govern- tum that is gained from taking control of Ramadi ing the orchestra of the Roman theatre in the ancient city of Palmyra, a ment forces have been retreating in front of ISIS any submission as necessary. and Palmyra because this war has been about 2,000-year-old metropolis and a UNESCO world heritage site. —AFP attacks. So Syria might actually be more of an momentum shifts,” said Ahmed Ali, senior fellow at objective ... than Iraq.” —Reuters SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 SPORTS

Iannone takes pole spot Londa eyeing Olympic mark Santos sues Neymar, Barca MUGELLO: Andrea Iannone put Ducati on pole position for their home Italian SINGAPORE: While the tourists bask on Bali’s famed SAO PAULO: Brazilian soccer club Santos said on Friday it filed a suit with Grand Prix at Mugello yesterday while Honda’s double world champion Marc beaches, Indonesian long jumper Maria Natalia Londa FIFA seeking compensation for a breach of contract in the transfer of for- Marquez suffered a career low and will have to start from the fifth row of the ploughs through her training sessions on the white sand ward Neymar to FC Barcelona, adding to the controversy that led to the grid. Iannone’s first MotoGP pole came after last year’s winner Marquez, who will hoping the hard work will take her to another picturesque resignation of the president of the Spanish champions. Modesto Roma, the president of Santos, said the team filed the suit have to fight back from 13th place on Sunday, failed to make it seaside spot. The 24-year-old Balinese jumper is desperate to make it against Barcelona, Neymar, his father and marketing through to the final stage of qualifying for the first time. to Rio de Janeiro and compete at the 2016 Olympics. firm Neymar Sports e Marketing. “Santos believes The Italian’s lap record time of one minute 46.489 was Londa knows she can qualify by capturing the Southeast that Barcelona, Neymar and his company violated all the more impressive after he revealed this week that Asian Games SEA Games record of six metres 71 centime- the transfer contract and therefore, it claims com- he had raced at the previous French Grand Prix with a tres when she defends her title in Singapore next month, pensation of damages,” Roma said in a statement. fractured left arm as well as a dislocated shoulder. the distance one centimetre longer than the Olympic ‘A’ The suit comes as Brazilian authorities began to MotoGP’s overall championship leader and home qualifying mark. investigate allegations of corruption in its soccer hero Valentino Rossi qualified in eighth place with Two years ago in Myanmar, she landed a jump of 6.39m industry following a US probe that led to the arrests Spanish team mate Jorge Lorenzo sandwiched between to win SEA Games gold and last September, she leapt a this week of top officials at FIFA. Barcelona have been the two Ducatis of Iannone and Italian Andrea Dovizioso personal best of 6.55m to win the Asian Games title in accused of tax fraud by Spanish authorities after it on the front row. Incheon, South Korea. came to light the striker’s transfer fee, initially disclosed Lorenzo will still fancy his chances of a third win in a It was Indonesia’s first athletics gold in the quadrennial as 57.1 million euros, was in fact loser to 100 million row, however. The pole was Ducati’s first at Mugello event for 16 years. The Olympic qualifying mark may seem euros. Sandro Rosell resigned the Barcelona club presiden- since Australian Casey Stoner in 2007 and the top 11 a tall order but Londa believes it is within reach having cy last year over the allegations. Rosell, his successor Josep qualifiers were all inside the previous track focused her attentions on the discipline after relegating Bartomeu and the club will stand trial on charges they record time. —Reuters her triple jump responsibilities. —Reuters committed tax fraud in the signing of Neymar. —Reuters Rockies thrash Phillies, Reds win

PHILADELPHIA: Chad Bettis retired the first sixth straight loss. 18 batters and took a no-hitter into the eighth Travis Snider led off the ninth with an inning, Troy Tulowitzki hit two solo homers infield hit off Brandon Gomes (1-2). With two and the Colorado Rockies beat the outs, Davis greeted Xavier Cedeno with a sin- Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Friday night. Cody gle that advanced pinch-runner Everth Asche singled through a shift to end Bettis’ no- Cabrera to third. Hardy then lined a single to hit bid with one out in the eighth. Bettis (2-0) left against Steve Geltz. The Rays loaded the lost a perfect game in the seventh when short- bases with no outs in the ninth against Darren stop Tulowitzki made an error on Ben Revere’s O’Day (1-0), who worked out of the jam by grounder up the middle. striking out Steven Souza Jr. and Asdrubal The 26-year-old Bettis allowed two hits and Cabrera before getting Jake Elmore to ground tied a career-high with seven strikeouts in into a force at third base. Souza homered for eight innings in his 12th start in the majors. the Rays, who have lost their last three games Tulowitzki had two homers in 154 at-bats this in the ninth or 10th inning. season before going deep his first two times up against Cole Hamels (5-4). Ben Paulsen hit a ROYALS 8, CUBS 4 two-run homer for the Rockies, who won for Lorenzo Cain hit a tiebreaking RBI double the fifth time in six games. and scored in a three-run eighth inning, and Kansas City snapped a four-game losing REDS 5, NATIONALS 2 streak. Washington’s Stephen Strasburg left after Alcides Escobar homered on the game’s only 16 pitches, and Zack Cozart had three hits first pitch. Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez as Cincinnati rallied against the Nationals’ also went deep, and the Royals won after bullpen to win for only the second time in 12 squandering a 4-1 lead. games. Mike Moustakas walked leading off the Strasburg gave up a solo homer in the first eighth against Pedro Strop (1-3). Cain then inning to Joey Votto and walked Brayan Pena drove him in with a double to the base of the on his 16th pitch to open the second. He wall in right-center and the Royals scored two shrugged after the pitch, a trainer went to the more thanks to an error by center fielder mound, and Strasburg headed for the club- Dexter Fowler. Kelvin Herrera (1-1) gave up a house after a brief conversation. tying solo drive to Addison Russell in the sev- Taylor Jordan (0-1) took over and gave up enth but picked up the win. three runs in the sixth. Brandon Phillips - limit- ed to pinch hitting because of a sore toe - tied RANGERS 7, RED SOX 4 it with a sacrifice fly. Billy Hamilton singled for Josh Hamilton homered in his first two at- a 3-2 lead, stole second, and scored on bats, his first homers since he belatedly began Cozart’s third single of the game. Anthony his major league season this week back with DeSclafani (3-4) went six innings for his first Texas, helping the Rangers beat Boston. PHILADELPHIA: Colorado Rockies’ Troy Tulowitzki hits a home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels during the first win since April 20. Hamilton pulled both homers into the seats inning of a baseball game. —AP in right field off knuckleballer Steven Wright MARLINS 4, METS 3 (2-2). The homers came in the second and with an RBI and Grichuk, starting in left field in Hudson (3-4) gave up one run on five hits, man infield, they got two straight force plays Rookie Justin Bour hit a three-run homer to fourth innings, on pitches measured at 74 and place of ailing Matt Holliday, batted cleanup striking out four and not walking a batter as at home. That brought up Norris for his win- back Dan Haren, and the Miami extended 66 mph. Wright uncorked a third-inning wild for the first time and had an RBI double in the he beat his 29th major league team. That left ning slam. Craig Kimbrel (1-1) pitched the Mets pitcher Matt Harvey’s winless streak to pitch to score a run. third. the Oakland Athletics, his first team, as the ninth for the win. five starts. Rangers right-hander Yovani Gallardo (5-6) The Dodgers have been shut out four only one he has not beaten. Haren (5-2) limited the Mets to four hits in limited the Red Sox to one earned run and straight times on the road, inclduing getting He had yielded eight runs in 3 2/3 innings MARINERS 2, INDIANS 1 seven innings to help the Marlins stopped four hits through six innings. Shawn Tolleson, outscored 10-0 in a three-game sweep at San of a loss to Colorado on Sunday. Mike Taijuan Walker allowed two hits over eight their three-game skid. A.J. Ramos held on in who became Texas’ primary closer last week, Francisco May 19-21. Lackey (3-3) struck out Foltynewicz (3-2) was nearly as effective, retir- strong innings, Seth Smith hit a two-run the ninth for his third save. recorded his sixth consecutive save. Robinson nine and allowed five hits. Bolsinger (3-1) gave ing 11 in a row at one point. He gave up the homer, and Seattle beat Cleveland. Walker (2- Lucas Duda and Curtis Granderson home- Chirinos went 2 for 4 for Texas with a two-run up two runs on seven hits in six innings. two runs on five hits, walking one and striking 5) got his first win since April 27 with one of red for the Mets, who had won three straight double in the eighth inning. out a career-high eight. the best starts of the 22-year-old’s young and almost rallied in the ninth. Harvey (5-3) BLUE JAYS 6, TWINS 4 career. He did not walk a batter and struck out struck out 11, but fell to 0-3 in his last five out- CARDINALS 3, DODGERS 0 Chris Colabello hit two-run tiebreaking WHITE SOX 6, ASTROS 3 eight, matching his career high. ings, a string that includes two games in John Lackey worked seven scoreless homer in the ninth inning against former Geovany Soto hit a go-ahead, two-run dou- Smith, batting cleanup for the first time this which he pitched shutout ball before leaving innings and St. Louis got just enough off the teammate Glen Perkins, giving Mark Buehrle ble in the 11th inning and Chicago beat season with Robinson Cano out sick, hit a 2-1 in the late innings. Dodgers’ Mike Bolsinger to get its fifth straight and Toronto a win on a soggy night Houston. There were runners at first and sec- pitch from Trevor Bauer (4-2) into the right- victory. Buehrle (6-4) made a drastic recovery from ond with two outs in the 11th when Soto’s center seats in the sixth inning. It scored ORIOLES 2, RAYS 1 The Cardinals ended Bolsinger’s streak of a four-run first inning for his second complete double off Tony Sipp dropped in front of the Nelson Cruz, who had singled. The Mariners JJ Hardy’s single drove in the winning run 18 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings on game this season, raising his record in 51 wall in right field to put Chicago up 5-3. Soto have homered in eight straight games and 13 with two outs in the ninth inning, Chris Davis Randal Grichuk’s bases-loaded double play career starts against the Twins to 29-19. entered the game in the eighth inning for an of their last 14. homered and Baltimore handed Tampa Bay its ball in the first. Jhonny Peralta doubled twice Buehrle retired 24 of the last 26 batters he injured Jose Abreu. Adam LaRoche followed Fernando Rodney had trouble in the ninth, faced, allowing one single. The other reached with an RBI single to push the lead to 6-3. allowing a pinch-hit, run-scoring single by on an error. Dan Jennings (1-1) got the last two outs of Ryan Raburn, but still earned his 14th save in Toronto’s Josh Donaldson homered for the the 10th for the win and David Robertson 16 opportunities. fourth straight game, a three-run shot off allowed one hit in a scoreless 11th for his 10th Trevor May in the fifth that tied the game. save. Josh Fields (2-1) walked two in 1 1/3 ATHLETICS 6, YANKEES 2 Perkins (0-1), the major league leader in saves, innings for the loss. He was replaced by Sipp Sonny Gray pitched eight innings for his started fresh in the ninth inning after 10 after a one-out walk in the 11th inning. sixth win of the season, Stephen Vogt drove in straight outs by the Blue Jays. Russell Martin two runs and Oakland Athletics beat the New drew a walk after falling behind 0-2, and PADRES 6, PIRATES 2 York Yankees. Colabello followed with his dramatic drive into Derek Norris hit a grand slam with two outs Gray (6-2) retired 11 straight after walking the bullpen behind left-center field. in the bottom of the ninth to lift the San Diego Brett Gardner to lead off the game. Brian Minnesota snapped a five-game winning Padres to victory over Pittsburgh, snapping McCann ended the streak with a leadoff home streak. the Pirates’ season-high seven-game winning run in the fifth - his fourth in four games - and streak. Norris’ homer to center, his fourth, the Yankees scored again the sixth but man- DIAMONDBACKS 7, BREWERS 5 capped a crazy ninth that saw the Pirates get aged little else against Gray and two relievers. Nick Ahmed’s tiebreaking solo home run in two straight force plays at home while fielding It was a sharp bounce back for Gray, who the eighth inning helped Arizona snap a a five-man infield. struck out five, walked two and allowed four three-game skid. Ender Inciarte, David Peralta Jedd Gyorko started the winning rally with hits and two runs. Brett Lawrie added a two- and A.J. Pollock also went deep, and Paul a leadoff walk off Rob Scahill (1-3). Abraham run home run for the A’s. Oakland entered the Goldschmidt had three doubles for the Almonte bunted and Scahill fielded it but night with the worst record in the American Diamondbacks. Ahmed’s homer off Jonathan threw it away at first for an error, allowing League but won for the fifth time in seven Broxton (1-2) put Arizona ahead 5-4, and Gyorko to take third and Almonte second. games. Alex Rodriguez singled in the ninth to Pollock’s two-run shot in the ninth extended Cory Spangenberg was intentionally walked to extend his hitting streak to 13 games for New the lead. Addison Reed (2-2) pitched 1 2/3 load the bases. With the Pirates fielding a five- York.—AP innings in relief to get the win. Brad Ziegler surrendered a run in the ninth but picked up his third save in five chances. MLB results/standings ANGELS 2, TIGERS 0 Kansas City 8, Chicago Cubs 4; Baltimore 2, Tampa Bay 1; Colorado 4, Philadelphia 1; Cincinnati 5, Washington 2; Albert Pujols had his 530th career homer Miami 4, NY Mets 3; Texas 7, Boston 4; Chicago White Sox 6, Houston 3 (11 innings); Arizona 7, Milwaukee 5; among three hits, and Hector Santiago Toronto 6, Minnesota 4; St. Louis 3, LA Dodgers 0; Oakland 6, NY Yankees 2; LA Angels 2, Detroit 0; San Diego 6, pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning of Pittsburgh 2; Seattle 2, Cleveland 1; San Francisco 4, Atlanta 2. Los Angeles’ victory over Detroit. Huston Street got four outs for his 15th American League National League save, striking out Yoenis Cespedes with the Eastern Division Eastern Division bases loaded to end the eighth as the Angels W L PCT GB Washington 28 20 .583 - nudged their record back above .500 (25-24). NY Yankees 25 24 .510 - NY Mets 27 22 .551 1.5 Tampa Bay 24 25 .490 1 Santiago (4-3) was finally rewarded for an Atlanta 23 25 .479 5 Baltimore 23 24 .489 1 Miami 19 30 .388 9.5 impressive May, getting just his second victory Toronto 23 27 .460 2.5 Philadelphia 19 31 .380 10 in his last seven starts. Anibal Sanchez (3-6) Boston 22 27 .449 3 Central Division yielded six hits in seven strong innings for the Central Division Tigers, who were shut out for the second time Kansas City 29 18 .617 - St. Louis 32 16 .667 - in five days. Detroit has scored just six runs in Minnesota 28 19 .596 1 Chicago Cubs 25 22 .532 6.5 its last five games while losing five of seven Detroit 28 22 .560 2.5 Pittsburgh 25 23 .521 7 overall. Chicago White Sox 22 25 .468 7 Cincinnati 20 27 .426 11.5 Cleveland 22 26 .458 7.5 Milwaukee 16 33 .327 16.5 Western Division Western Division GIANTS 4, BRAVES 2 Houston 30 19 .612 - San Francisco 30 20 .600 - Buster Posey hit a two-run homer in the LA Angels 25 24 .510 5 LA Dodgers 28 19 .596 0.5 first inning and drove in three, and Tim Seattle 24 24 .500 5.5 San Diego 24 26 .480 6 Hudson pitched seven strong innings as San Texas 24 25 .490 6 Arizona 22 25 .468 6.5 BALTIMORE: Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez throws to the Tampa Bay Rays in the Francisco won its fifth straight, beating Oakland 19 32 .373 12 Colorado 20 26 .435 8 first inning of a baseball game. —AP Atlanta. SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 SPORTS Farrell inspires Saracens to second Premiership title

LONDON: Owen Farrell came out on top in his personal battle for No10 supremacy with England rival George Ford to engineer Saracens second English Premiership title suc- cess yesterday. Farrell amassed 18 points including a fine opening try as Mark McCall’s men overcame a Bath side which fought back strongly in the second half but came up short at Twickenham Stadium. Victory for Sarries, in their fourth English Final in six years, helped them exorcise the mental demons of last year’s double Final defeat by Northampton and Toulon. But it was TEXAS: Jon Curran hits from the bunker on the eighth hole during the Byron Nelson a tough defeat for a Bath side playing in their golf tournament. —AP first English Premiership Final for 11 years. Jamie George and Chris Wyles also crossed for Sarries, who finished fourth in the table, Curran in tie for lead with Bath’s only try coming from England cen- tre Jonathan Joseph. TEXAS: PGA Tour rookie Jon Curran capi- storms are expected overnight on Friday. talised on a fast start and some pinpoint American Ryan Palmer (66) and Bath began nervously and Sarries dominat- iron shots to surge into a three-way tie for Australian Cameron Percy (64) were at ed the opening half to grab a commanding 25- the lead in the weather-disrupted second eight under with local favourite and world 3 lead by the break. It would also have been a round of the AT&T Byron Nelson in Irving, number two Spieth a further two shots tense afternoon for England head coach Stuart Texas on Friday. back after carding a 64. Lancaster with 19 of his World Cup training While Masters champion Jordan Spieth “I had a lot of short birdie putts today,” squad involved in the contest. also charged into contention after strug- said Spieth after piling up seven birdies, Farrell was, however, fortunate to escape at gling on the greens in his opening round, three of them on his last three holes, and least a yellow card for a clear high-tackle on Curran set the early pace by firing a six- two bogeys. “I zeroed in on the targets Bath full-back Anthony Watson. Referee Wayne under-par 63 at the rain-saturated TPC Four nicely. “The finish was certainly nice. For the Barnes chose to merely give a penalty as Seasons Resort Las Colinas. middle of that round, I was only hanging England’s second choice full-back dangerously “I got off to a pretty good start, hit some around one or two under and to be able to dragged his international team-mate to the really close iron shots and I made some close at five under on the day puts me in turf. good 10 or 15-foot putts for birdie,” Curran contention.” told reporters. Grounds crews worked hard in the IDEAL START That left the 28-year-old at nine-under morning to prepare the course for play, Farrell then showed the good side of his 130, where he was joined later in the day though the par-four 14th had to be short- nature as his sublime dummy pass fooled the by fellow American Jimmy Walker (66) and ened to a par-three measuring just 104 Bath defence and opened up a large hole for overnight leader Steven Bowditch of yards because of an unplayable fairway. the No10 to dart through and over the line for Australia (68). Officials said they would continue to the first try. He composed himself to kick the Walker and Bowditch did well to finish in evaluate the situation and determine fading light after the start to the second whether to play the 14th hole as a par- extra points for the ideal start by the 2011 round had been delayed by three hours three for the final two rounds. champions. While Farrell and his team-mates because of water-logged conditions “They made a great decision in going celebrated, Watson, still dazed from his rival’s caused by 4.5 inches of rainfall overnight. out and playing that as a par-three,” said high tackle, trundled off for the field for a con- “Didn’t want to have to get up early (on Curran, who earned his 2014-15 PGA Tour cussion assessment. Saturday)... it will be nice to sleep in little card by finishing 12th on the Web.com Sarries almost capitalised again when Bath bit,” said Walker. Thirty-three players will Tour’s money list last season. “We have had wing Matt Banahan lost Farrell’s high punt have to complete the second round on such bizarre weather out here ... it was towards the right hand corner due to the glare Saturday morning, though further thunder- either that or not play the round.”—Reuters of the sun. David Strettle jumped with Banahan but just failed to catch it. If the wing had man- aged to do so he was over the line for a second try. Yet, it did not take long for the men in McIlroy makes getaway white to race over the Bath line again with hooker Ross Batty failing to hold onto centre after missing Irish cut Kyle Eastmond’s shot pass. It bounced down invitingly for Sarries No2 George, who showed NEWCASTLE: World number one Rory Unfortunately I wasn’t able to do that. “I commendable pace to cross the line with McIlroy wasted little time after missing the really left myself too much to do from yes- posse of Bath backs in vain pursuit. cut for a third straight year at the Irish terday and I felt like I played a solid round It was the perfect way for George to cele- Open as he headed straight for his parents’ of golf today but it wasn’t good enough.” brate his unexpected call up to the England Belfast home on Friday. If there were any positives it was the training squad, in place of the suspended The four-times major winner gained backing McIlroy enjoyed since his arrival Dylan Hartley 24 hours earlier. some comfort by shooting a second round back in Northern Ireland, with sell-out News that Watson, such a dangerous and Owen Farrell of Saracens kicks the ball in this file photo. level-par 71 but the damage was done a crowds assured over the four days of the influential player for Bath, would not be return- day earlier when he ballooned to an 80 on tournament his foundation hosts. ing to the back line due to his head injury the windswept and rain-lashed Royal “The support out there is phenomenal,” increased the concerns of their already fretful County Down course. he said. “But this is the third year in a row supporters. Such a big blow and loss to the It left McIlroy four shots outside the cut- they don’t get to see me play over the Bath attacking game. Highlanders secure off mark of five-over-par in the 2.5 million weekend. It’s disappointing to say the least. Farrell increased the lead with his first penal- euros ($2.75 million) event. Spain’s Rafa But more disappointing for them.” ty before Bath finally found some momentum Cabrera-Bello (68), Dane Soren Kjeldsen Triple major winner Padraig Harrington Super playoff berth (70), Austrian Bernd Wiesberger (67) and (73) was one stroke off the lead alongside and pressure, and Semesa Rokoduguni almost British trio Chris Wood (69), Tyrrell Hatton former world number one Luke Donald set up a try. The right wing broke down the (66) and Richie Ramsay (67) shared the lead (70). Irishman Harrington can book a ticket flank, chipped ahead but was cynically taken WELLINGTON: The Otago Highlanders year. The Highlanders led 11-3 at half- on three-under 139. McIlroy also missed to next month’s USOpen with a top-three out by full-back Alex Goode. thrashed the Waikato Chiefs 36-9 yester- time after Patrick Osborne scored the the cut in last week’s BMW PGA finish here. Only nine players, the other George Ford kicked the penalty to put Bath day to book their place in the Super only try of the opening 40 minutes and Championship at Wentworth, having won being Briton Matt Ford, are under-par for on the scoreboard. Sarries were controlling the Rugby playoffs for the second year in a then ran away with it in the second half. the preceding Wells Fargo Championship in the event while American Rickie Fowler game and a third try was soon on the cards row. Waisake Naholo added a second try North Carolina. carded a 71 for 142. with a sublime piece of skill from Strettle, man- The Highlanders recorded a surpris- shortly after the re-start as the “I was trying out there as hard as I could McIlroy is expected to be back at the aging to keep the move going as he chipped ingly easy win against the highly-rated Highlanders started to tighten their grip but just couldn’t quite get a good run of course today to present the trophy. Four of and caught the ball at full pace, led to George Chiefs, scoring four unanswered tries to on the game before finishing with a late holes going and get any momentum,” the his Ryder Cup team mates also missed the unselfishly passing it on to Wyles to stroll over secure a vital bonus point at a foggy flourish. 26-year-old Northern Irishman told cut, Martin Kaymer (148), Stephen the Bath line. Rugby Park in Invercargill. Richard Buckman dived over out wide reporters. “I was a couple under through 14 Gallacher (148), Sergio Garcia (154) and Farrell converted but Sarries lost captain Otago’s win was their 10th of the sea- for his team’s third try in the final 10 min- but I still needed a good finish. Victor Dubuisson (158). —Reuters and lock Alistair Hargreaves who sustained a son, enabling them to leapfrog the utes before Ben Smith secured the bonus head injury at the start of the break. Chiefs into second place on the New point two minutes from the end. The tide which flowed in favor of Sarries in Zealand conference standings. They have In Australia, the Queensland Reds Farah surges to year’s the first half suddenly turned in Baas Ford’s sec- already wrapped up a wildcarth berth defeated the Western Force 32-10 in ond penalty sparked a fightback, and Joseph with two rounds to go and have a mathe- Perth, to record just their fourth win of darted over with pace and skill for their first try matical chance of finishing top of the the season. Flyhalf Quade Cooper made fastest 10,000 metres converted by Ford. Suddenly Bath were back in table. The Chiefs remain firmly in the a spectacular return from a shoulder the race. hunt for a playoff spot but their chances injury, scoring two tries and kicking five EUGENE: Olympic and world champion Mo meeting. “I don’t know what is going to Ford and Farrell exchanged penalty blows of playing a semi-final are fading after goals for a personal haul off 22 points Farah kept his four-year winning streak happen after that,” said Farah, who is unde- over 10,000 metres intact in running the cided on whether to try for another dis- but Bath failed to continue their revival and they slumped to their fifth loss of the for the Reds.—Reuters year’s fastest time of 26 minutes, 50.97 sec- tance double at August world champi- Sarries held firm for the victory. —AFP onds at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond onships in Beijing. League meeting on Friday. Ethiopian world junior champion Yomif Briton Farah, challenged by Kenyan Paul Kejelcha stole the show in the men’s Tanui, pushed to the front with 350m to go 5,000m, running a lifetime best 13:10.54, Barbarians eye England scalp to defeat Tanui, who ran 26:51.86. also the year’s fastest time. The 17-year-old Geoffrey Kamworor, also of Kenya, took surged past Olympic 10,000m silver medal- LONDON: Robbie Deans is hoping his beat any England team at Twickenham. “It than the enforced ones presented by indisci- third in 26:52.65. “It would have been good list Galen Rupp with 300m to go and won Barbarians side can rub salt into the wounds doesn’t matter which England XV are put on pline on and off the field. to run a little bit faster,” Farah said. “Training comfortably. of an England team still reeling from losing the field, they have such strength in depth The likes of fly-half Danny Cipriani and has been going pretty well. He had won the world junior champi- two crucial players in Manu Tuilagi and Dylan and you know it will be a proper test and bat- scrum-half Lee Dickson have either in or “But it was tough. It was difficult doing it onship on the same Hayward Field track Hartley four months before the World Cup. tle,” added Deans, New Zealand’s full-back around England’s starting line-up for some all the way by yourself. The pacemakers the last July. Kenyan Edwin Soi claimed second The Barbarians coach also wants to see his when they lost 15-9 to England at time without really gaining favour with first couple of laps were spot on, then it in 13:11.97 and hometown favorite Rupp team live up to the traditional attacking Twickenham in 1983. slowed down a lot. “We were just going faded to third in 13:12.36. Lancaster. back and forth and that’s wasting a lot of Also on the first day of the two-day ideals of rugby’s most famous invitational “The game is not just about pure enter- Other younger players chosen by energy,” said Farah, who was hoping for a meeting, American long jumper Tianna side when they face an England XV at tainment but also about courage and the way Lancaster, such as versatile back Henry Slade time in the 26:30 range. Bartoletta became the first woman to leap Twickenham on Sunday. you work for your team-mates. It’s the ulti- and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will also look His next race will be a 1,500m at next over seven metres this year though her Former Wallaby boss Deans will doubtless mate team sport. So you have to be prepared to enhance their growing reputations against month’s Birmingham Diamond League mark of 7.11m was wind-aided. —Reuters have some sympathy for Stuart Lancaster as to do the stuff that’s not as visible. “I think we a star-studded Barbarians team. “It’s a mas- the England coach attempts to stay calm and had both elements on Thursday and we will sive opportunity for any of the guys just on composed following suspensions handed out of course be aiming for the same again at the outside of the first team to press their to Tuilagi and Hartley. England centre Tuilagi Twickenham when it will be an even bigger claims for a start in the August warm-up was ruled out of World Cup contention earlier and tougher challenge for a team which has matches or even the World Cup squad,” said this month after being found guilty of only been together for a short period of time. Lancaster. assaulting a couple of female police officers “That’s the enjoyment and the challenge “I’ve always got an open mind and with and a taxi driver. of being in charge of the Barbarians. You can players like Tuilagi and now Hartley unavail- Meanwhile Red Rose hooker Hartley was come together in a frivolous way and have able, there is even more reason for players to axed by Lancaster on Friday after he was fun, but then forget about the meaning and put themselves up for selection further down banned from all of England’s warm-up what you are doing. “The Barbarians won’t the line. matches and the hosts’ tournament opener survive over time if it’s just frivolous.” “Naturally, it is very disappointing about against Fiji at Twickenham on September 18, Deans has added US Eagles star Samu Dylan because he has been a vital cog in our having been suspended on Wednesday for Manoa, 30, to his Barbarians squad for the big wheel. He has been an important player headbutting Saracens’ Jamie George during visit to the venue for this year’s World Cup for us but now we have to forget about him. club side Northampton’s Premiership 29-24 Final. Northampton’s powerful back-five for- “Fortunately, the next generation of hook- semi-final defeat last weekend. ward is set to join European champions titans ers is looking very strong. “We have a young Having seen the Barbarians snatch a Toulon in the close season . lad in Luke Cowan-Dickie who has been very thrilling 22-21 victory over Ireland at As for Lancaster, he will hope his ‘fringe’ impressive in training this week. He and EUGENE: Mo Farah, from Britain, crosses the finish line to win the 10,000-meter race Limerick’s Thomond Park on Thursday, Deans players put their hands up and create the Tommy Taylor are the future of England hook- during the Prefontaine Classic track and field meet. —AP said: “It would be a fantastic achievement to kind of selection headaches he enjoys, rather ers.”—AFP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 SPORTS

DETROIT: Will Power takes the first turn during qualifying for the first race of the Indy Car Detroit Grand Prix auto racing. Power secured pole position. —AP Power wins pole, sets track record

DETROIT: Will Power won his first pole at Belle in his No. 1 Chevrolet bested the previous IndyCar lineup to four full-time cars for the dedication to the city, promoting Detroit, it’s Chevrolet had seven of the top eight quali- Isle in emphatic fashion. The defending mark of 1:16.1371 by Takuma Sato last year. first time. good to be a part of it,” Pagenaud said. “We fiers, with only Sato representing Honda. But IndyCar champion set a track qualifying record Helio Castroneves also beat that record Friday, “Your first win in IndyCar, it’s always an represent his name, represent Penske. It’s Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan, who drive at the Detroit street course, part of a dominant finishing second to Power at 1:16.12. important thing, so it’s always good to come great. When everything goes well like it’s Chevys for Chip Ganassi, failed to make the showing Friday by Team Penske. Belle Isle Power, Castroneves and Indianapolis 500 back here,” Pagenaud said. “Now driving for going. I’m pretty happy with all four of us in final round. Dixon qualified seventh and hosts IndyCar races Saturday and Sunday, and winner Juan Pablo Montoya gave owner Roger Team Penske, it’s our home event. It’s a really the Fast Six. It’s the best way to thank him, Kanaan was 15th. this was qualifying for the opener. “It is actual- Penske a sweep of the top three qualifying cool event for us, and obviously it’s great to be really.” “I was actually surprised Kanaan didn’t ly satisfying,” Power said. “I struggled quite a spots for late yesterday’s race. Penske has showing this well with all four cars.” Power finished an encouraging second at make it because he’s been very quick this bit last year in qualifying, so really happy to be been a driving force behind this event, and his Penske Corporation has headquarters in the Indy 500, and this street course figured to weekend,” Power said. “Rest assured, they’ll be on the pole.” team has performed impressively of late in Michigan. When auto racing returned to the be very much in his comfort zone. In the final there in the race. This is usually a pretty mixed It was Power’s 39th pole and third this sea- Detroit, with Power and Castroneves winning Motor City in 2012 after a four-year absence, round of qualifying, he waited until the latter up race. I’m sure they’ll be there.” There was a son, but he’d never qualified first in six previ- at Belle Isle in 2014. the event was marred by pot holes and part of the 10-minute segment before posting good bit of rain at the track earlier Friday after- ous starts at Belle Isle. Last year, he started Sato was fourth in qualifying Friday. Simon grooves. Penske put together an improvement the pole-winning speed of 111.178 mph. noon, but the weather was clearer during 16th when he won the opening IndyCar race Pagenaud was next, giving Penske four of the plan, which resulted in a better racing environ- “We had new tires, so we felt like we’d only IndyCar qualifying. More rain is a possibility in Detroit. In the second race, he started top five. Pagenaud’s first victory in this series ment. get a couple laps out of them,” Power said. over the weekend. “I think track position is eighth and finished second. came at Belle Isle in 2013. Penske added Now his drivers are giving him another rea- “You may as well go out when the track’s good important,” Montoya said. “If it’s going to be Power’s time of 1 minute, 16.0941 seconds Pagenaud this season, expanding the team’s son to be enthused. “When you see Roger’s at the end. That’s the only shot.” wet, being up front is going to help.” —AP Lightning edge Rangers NEW YORK: The Tampa Bay Lightning right through it,” Cooper said. “It’s unreal booked a Stanley Cup Finals berth with a how they respond.” After two pressure- tense 2-0 victory over the New York packed, scoreless periods, Lightning center Rangers on Friday, the visitors breaking Killorn opened the scoring just two min- home goalie Henrik Lundqvist’s Game utes into the third. Seven dominance to claim the Eastern Spinning off the wall and skating toward Conference championship. the middle, Killorn flicked a backhand Lundqvist had won the last six series- through a crowd that trickled past a sprawl- deciding showdowns he had played for ing Lundqvist on the glove side. New York but third-period goals by Alex “The puck had eyes and went through a Killorn and Ondrej Palat ended that couple of bodies and went through Hank National Hockey League record run by the (Lundqvist), so that turned out to be the Swede and silenced the Madison Square winner,” a dejected Rangers coach Alain Garden crowd. Vigneault said. Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop Tampa Bay delivered the hammer blow stopped all 22 shots from the Rangers, nine minutes later when Tyler Johnson withstanding an all-out assault in the final raced up the right and delivered the puck minutes, while Lundqvist saved 23 in the perfectly to Palat, who buried it past defensive battle. Lundqvist. Tampa Bay will meet either the Anaheim “I think we all felt that the (first) goal was Ducks or the Chicago Blackhawks, who play going to be extremely important,” a Game Seven decider of their own on Lundqvist lamented. “Unfortunately, I never Saturday for the Western Conference title. saw it until it was too late.” “They just answer the challenge,” The Lightning will be playing in the Lightning coach Jon Cooper said about his Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in young team, beaten 7-3 with a chance to their 22-year existence, having beaten end the series in Game Six in Florida. Calgary to win the NHL title in 2004. It The Lightning, who led the NHL in goals was a gut-wrenching loss for the Rangers, during the season, played ferocious who had the best regular season record, defense to register their fifth victory in six after losing in the Finals last year to the games at the Garden this season. Los Angeles Kings. The best-of-seven “You shine the light bright on our guys, Stanley Cup Finals series begins on they’ll just put on sunglasses and walk Wednesday.—Reuters

DOVER: Ryan Blaney, driver of the No.29 Cooper Standard Ford, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 19 BBR Music Group Ford, lead a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. —AFP Reddick wins Truck Series race

DOVER: Tyler Reddick took the lead with seven had a season to remember, making his first Matt Crafton was fifth. The 19-year-old Reddick laps left and held on to win the Camping World Sprint Cup start when he subbed in one race has won 2 of 6 races driving for Brad Keselowski Truck Series race Friday night at Dover with Busch sidelined with injuries. The Joe Gibbs Racing this season. “It’s a good way to get the International Speedway. Racing developmental driver is blocked with the season going for us,” Reddick said. Jennifer Jo Reddick passed Erik Jones to win for the sec- team at the Cup level with all four seats filled. Cobb was called to the NASCAR hauler after she ond time this season. Reddick also won the sea- Jones was talking racing with Busch over lunch left her truck and walked up the track with the son opener at Daytona International Speedway. this week and Busch was on the driver’s radio on race under a caution. Cobb waved her arms and “We were very patient,” Reddick said. “We played Friday. “To have him on the radio this weekend gestured toward Reddick. She believed he was it smart, kept it in one piece and we got it to vic- and coaching me along was pretty big,” Jones responsible for the accident that knocked her tory lane in Dover.” said. Jones’ team took two tires on a late pit stop out of the race. Daniel Saurez was second. Jones, who turns and Reddick had four fresh ones, the difference NASCAR barred its drivers last year from 19 on Saturday, finished third for his 11th career maker down the stretch to spoil another shot at approaching the track or moving cars after an NEW YORK: Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) shoots to score past top-five finish. Saurez and Jones helped make it victory for the KBM prospect. incident during the race. The change came after New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) as right wing Kevin Hayes (13) helped a 2-3 finish for Kyle Busch Motorsports. “It just really hurts being that close to a win 20-year-old driver Kevin Ward Jr. was struck and defend during the third period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final during the Jones could celebrate his birthday with a win three weeks in a row,” Jones said. Daniel Hemric killed by Tony Stewart’s car during a sprint car NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs. —AP in the Xfinity Series race Saturday. He already has finished fourth and defending series champion race in upstate New York on Aug. 9.—AP Highland Reel can have O’Brien dancing a jig

PARIS: Recordbreaking Irish trainer Aidan thus-far, winning the English and Irish 2000 going to get on Sunday. “We are hoping and wins at the unlikely venue of Pornichet more a good position from the break. “This should O’Brien has won numerous Epsom and Irish Guineas (1600m) with Gleaneagles, but his we believe that the extra distance in compari- renowned for its summer resort status than allow us to run on our merits.” Derbies and can finally put the French version hopes of a fourth consecutive Epsom Derby son to the Guineas will not be problem.” turning out potential classic winners. Two others who appeal are New Bay and in his trophy cabinet on Sunday with Highland have taken a battering with one after the oth- Nevertheless Highland Reel, who won the However, an impressive win in the Group Karaktar trained by stellar veterans in Andre Reel at Chantilly. er of his prospective runners failing in trials. influential juvenile Group Two the Vintage Three Prix la Force last time out has rightly Fabre and Alain de Royer Dupre respectively. The 45-year-old-who has won the blue But he says Highland Reel has come on well Stakes last year and did not reappear till the earned him a tilt at the great prize where the Fabre, who has surprisingly only won the riband of Derbies the Epsom one five times from his run in the French 2000 Guineas earlier French Guineas, faces some pretty tasty home winner picks up 857,000 euros ($935,000, race three times, saddles the lightly-raced New including the last three editions and a stagger- this month where he failed to justify opposition including unbeaten duo Silverware £610,000). Bay, who put up an eye-catching performance ing 11 Irish Derbies saddles three of the 14 favouritism and finished sixth. “He came back and Sumbal, trained by the relatively unknown Couetil arrives boosted by the draw of the last time out in finishing second in the French horse field for the 10th anniversary of the race in good shape after the Poule d’Essai des Alain Couetil and young up and coming han- two barrier. “One of the bigger problems in Guineas. since it was controversially shortened from the Poulains (French 2000 Guineas),” said O’Brien. dler Francis Graffard respectively. this race is working your way through traffic,” “The impression he gave us in the Guineas traditional Derby distance of 2400m (1 “Like Cape Clear Island (another of O’Brien’s Silverware is unbeaten in four races includ- said Couetil. is that he should get further easily,” said Saudi 1/2miles) to just over 2100m. runners and the choice of stable jockey Ryan ing two this term, and would be a rare victor “However, being drawn in 2 allows us to owner Prince Khaled Abdullah’s French racing O’Brien has had a curates egg of a season Moore)he will prefer the good ground we are of this race having begun his career with two avoid such a conundrum especially at getting manager Claude Beniada.—AFP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 SPORTS Zimbabwe continues Pakistan tour despite ‘suicide bomb’

LAHORE: Zimbabwe yesterday said it will Lahore police have insisted that the inci- continue its cricket tour of Pakistan despite dent was caused by an accidental blast, ini- an apparent suicide bombing leaving two tially attributing it to a transformer explo- people dead outside the stadium during a sion before later saying a auto rickshaw’s match between the two sides. gas cylinder was to blame. Friday’s explosion-which a minister said Pakistan’s information minister, howev- was a suicide attack, though police insist er, said on Saturday that the explosion was was an accident-threatened to torpedo in fact a suicide bomb. “The suicide bomber cricket-mad Pakistan’s first series on home failed to enter the stadium due to the brav- soil since an attack on the Sri Lankan team ery of our police,” Pervez Rashid told private bus in March 2009. broadcaster Geo. The blast, which did not affect the The attack took place about 1.5 kilome- match itself, triggered a news blackout in tres (one mile) from the venue at “the outer Pakistani media and came despite heavy security cordon of the stadium”, Rashid security in and around Lahore’s Gaddafi said. Stadium. News of the explosion was blacked out The visitors’ decision to play on means in Pakistani media until the conclusion of the two sides will face off in the third and the match in order to prevent panic, a deci- final one-day international at the same sion Rashid praised in his remarks to Geo. venue today. Pakistan has so far won all of Security has been ratcheted up for the the matches in the series-two Twenty20 series with around 4,000 policemen guard- meets and two earlier one-day internation- ing the stadium itself, and a further 2,000 als. “The Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan ends along the route from the Zimbabwe team tomorrow,” Zimbabwe Cricket said in a hotel to the venue. statement yesterday. Zimbabwe’s tour is the first by a Test- It said that Lahore police met with the playing nation to Pakistan since the 2009 Zimbabwe team, and told them that “what attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in occurred was a cylinder blast which killed Lahore left eight police and civilians dead two people, and that their forensics experts and seven players wounded. are examining remains from the explosion Pakistan have in recent years played to ascertain the cause”. their “home” matches at neutral venues A senior city police official “assured the such as the United Arab Emirates, result- travelling party of continued safety on the ing in financial losses amounting to tour, and said the fact that the blast $120 million, while several top-flight occurred outside their red zone means that younger players were never able to LEEDS: England’s Alastair Cook hits a boundary to become England’s highest-ever run-scorer in Test cricket on the second day of the second the security measures put in place for the experience the lifting effect of home cricket Test match against New Zealand. —AFP tour were not breached”. crowds and pitches. —AFP Boult and Southee rock England in second Test

LEEDS: Trent Boult and Tim Southee led a New century when a slog-swept boundary off Craig saw of Lyth and Gary Ballance saw the former Zealand recovery after Adam Lyth scored his saw him completed a 188-ball hundred, includ- run out when debutant wicket-keeper Luke maiden Test century and Alastair Cook became ing 14 fours. Ronchi gathered Boult’s low throw from point. England’s all-time leading Test run-scorer at Earlier, Cook overtook Gooch’s previous It was the end of Lyth’s near five-hour knock. Headingley yesterday. England were cruising on England record of 8,900 Test runs when he Ballance (29) was then bowled by a full length the second day of the second Test while left- square-drove Southee for four that gave him delivery from Boult and then Southee had handed openers Lyth (107) and skipper Cook the score of 32 he needed to surpass his men- another Yorkshireman in Joe Root (one) well (75) were sharing a first-wicket stand of 177. tor’s mark. caught by Ronchi off a superb outswinger that But the departure of Lyth, needlessly run out The economical Craig removed Cook, moved away late. shortly before the advent of the new ball, although it needed a New Zealand review to Ben Stokes had been England’s hero at Lord’s sparked a slump that saw four wickets fall late in have the skipper lbw after he missed an intend- with innings of 92 and 101. But he had made the day. At stumps, England were 253 for five in ed sweep. just six on Saturday when he played away from reply to New Zealand’s first innings 350, a deficit Cook batted for nearly four hours and faced his body at a Boult delivery and second slip of 97 runs. 187 balls including a dozen boundaries. He Craig held a sharp catch above his head. The new ball saw left-armer Boult take two walked off having moved up to 12th place in England were now 247 for five. New Zealand, wickets for 10 runs in four overs and Southee the all-time list of leading Test run-scorers with who resumed on 297 for eight, thrashed 53 runs one for seven, also in four overs. Lyth, 27, was 8,944 runs in 114 matches and 203 innings, at in just 7.1 overs yesterday before they were Cook’s sixth opening partner since the retire- an average of 46.82, with 27 hundreds and 41 bowled out. Stuart Broad took the last two wick- ment of former captain Andrew Strauss, with fifties. ets to fall, finishing with five for 109 in 17.1 Nick Compton, Joe Root, Michael Carberry, Sam Then a mix-up between the Yorkshire pair overs. —AFP Robson and Jonathan Trott all given a chance in the problem position. SCOREBOARD However, Lyth went some way to making the berth his own ahead of the Ashes series starting LEEDS, United Kingdom: Scoreboard at stumps on the second day of the second Test between England and New in July. Yesterday saw England’s first century Zealand at Headingley yesterday: opening stand in a home Test since Cook and New Zealand 1st Innings (overnight: 297-8) Wood 14-4-62-2; Stokes 17-4-70-1; Ali 11-3-48-0; Strauss added 186 against India at Edgbaston M. Guptill c Bell b Anderson 0 on 2011. T. Latham c Root b Broad 84 England 1st Innings Lyth had managed just seven and 12 on K. Williamson c Buttler b Anderson 0 A. Lyth run out (Boult/Ronchi) 107 debut during England’s 124-run win in the first R. Taylor lbw b Broad 20 A. Cook lbw b Craig 75 of this two-Test series at Lord’s. But he was far B. McCullum c Wood b Stokes 41 G. Ballance b Boult 29 more assured back in familiar surroundings, BJ Watling b Wood 14 I. Bell not out 12 although he did have several ‘nervous nineties’ L. Ronchi c Anderson b Broad 88 J. Root c Ronchi b Southee 1 moments. M. Craig not out 41 B. Stokes c Craig b Boult 6 On 90, he almost played on to Southee, kick- T. Southee c Lyth b Wood 1 J. Buttler not out 6 M. Henry c Buttler b Broad 27 Extras (b14, w3) 17 ing fresh air, as he tried to boot the ball away T. Boult c Lyth b Broad 15 Total (5 wkts, 88 overs, 597 mins) 253 from danger. In fact, the ball hit the stumps but Extras (b4, lb14, nb1) 19 To bat: M Ali, S Broad, M Wood, J Anderson didn’t dislodge either bail. Total (all out, 72.1 overs, 314 mins) 350 Fall of wickets: 1-177 (Cook), 2-215 (Lyth), 3-238 Lyth was on 94 when his drive against off- Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Guptill), 2-2 (Williamson), 3-68 (Ballance), 4-239 (Root), 5-247 (Stokes) spinner Mark Craig appeared destined for mid- (Taylor), 4-123 (McCullum), 5-144 (Watling), 6-264 Bowling: Boult 23-4-63-2 (1w); Southee 23-4-57-1 (1w); on. But substitute fielder Neil Wagner went the (Latham), 7-265 (Ronchi), 8-281 (Southee), 9-310 Henry 18-4-76-0 (1w); Craig 22-10-38-1; Williamson 2-1-5-0 wrong way as the ball flew past him for a four (Henry), 10-350 (Boult) Match position: England are 97 runs behind New that took Lyth to 98. Two balls later, Lyth had his Bowling: Anderson 13-3-43-2; Broad 17.1-0-109-5 (1nb); Zealand with five first-innings wickets standing.

NEWCASTLE: Rickie Fowler from the US plays from the rough during the Irish Open Golf Championship. —AP Climb king Contador assured of Giro title

Fowler’s late horror SESTRIERE: Alberto Contador was virtually rhythm,” explained the Spaniard. time all eyes were counting down the clock with assured of winning the Giro d’Italia for a second Before the final climb Aru caught up with Contador continually punching the air as he time after surviving attacks on yesterday’s sum- Landa before launching a series of attacks with closed in on the finish line at Sestrieres knowing show ends Irish Open bid mit finish to keep an unassailable lead on his 2km to go and crossed the finish line 18sec the title was his. nearest rival and stage winner Fabio Aru. ahead of Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal. Astana’s young leader Aru is second in the NEWCASTLE: Players Championship win- of bogeys. “It surprised me somewhat that It was a second straight stage win for 24-year- “This is my second stage win in two days and overall at 2min 02sec, with his teammate Landa ning hero Rickie Fowler saw his chances of it seemed such easy going for the first 13 old Italian Aru, who along with teammate and it still hasn’t sunk in, especially after so many third at 3min 14sec and the trio should still be in winning a second event in succession holes on what was another tough day,” he third placed overall Mikel Landa launched a des- days of suffering. I come to Sestriere to train, and that order when the tour ends Sunday evening. abruptly ended when he horribly recorded said to reporters. perate bid to dislodge Contador on the penulti- I’m very attached to the town, so this win is spe- Sardinian Aru had seen his bid for overall two ‘8s’ over the closing two holes on day “But the course got some back from me mate dirt-road climb. But now today’s flat 185km cial for that reason, too,” Aru said afterwards. victory steadily tamed by the superiority of three of the Irish Open at Royal County on 17 and 18, and eventually the golf ride into Milan means that barring catastrophe Colombia’s Rigoberto Uran was third and Contador after the race moved upwards into Down. course is going to get you, so overall it was Spaniard Contador will roll over the finish line Landa fourth just 24 seconds adrift. But by this the high mountains earlier this week. —AFP Fowler put two balls out-of-bounds, lost still an excellent day’s golf. over two minutes ahead of Aru, adding to a first a third into bushes and playing the 17th “I didn’t hit a great tee on 17 and then title he won there in 2008. and 18th holes in seven over par on route hit two good putts on 17 and 18 but they Current holder of the Tour of Spain title, to an eventual five over par 76. didn’t drop but that’s part of the deal as Contador is aiming to become the first rider There had been joy for the world num- you do your bit and they drop and other since the now deceased Italian Marco Pantani to ber nine, and the highest ranked player left times they don’t.” achieve the Giro d’Italia-Tour de France double in the field, when Fowler holed a chip shot After a disappointing start to his 18th in the same calendar year. “We’ll have a good for eagle at the par four 16th. full season the England-based Dane has dinner tonight, although I have to watch my So Fowler ended his round with scores begun to turn his game around in recent weight for the Tour,” a light-hearted Contador of 2 - 8 - 8 and playing the last three holes weeks with a ninth in last fortnight’s said after the stage. “This Giro d’Italia is in the in five over par. A fortnight ago Fowler Spanish Open and a share of 18th last week bag now, with just tomorrow’s stage to come, so needed just 11 shots over the closing four at Wentworth. “The last two weeks has I’m already thinking of my next target,” he holes to force his way into a play-off at TPC been really good for me as the graph is added. Sawgrass on route to victory at the fourth going up, and I felt good coming here,” he extra hole. said. KEPT HIS COOL Fowler now heads to the final round of “But then it’s been a long time since I The 199km penultimate stage slog from Saint the 2.5m euro event sharing 36th place and won and the competition out there is pret- Vincent to Sestriere, featured an 8km brutal a dozen shots from the lead. Denmark’s ty hard, so it’s not easy to win, and it’s not climb up the dirt roads of the Colle delle Soren Kjeldsen, and looking to end a six- like I have played poorly for the past six Finestre, where Astana pair Landa and Aru year victory drought, also came unstuck years. “It’s just nice now to have a chance to launched their thrilling attacks. But Contador over the closing two holes to let slip a four win tomorrow (Sunday).” The leading three kept his cool to allow the pair and others to stroke leading cushion in a round of a four- players also are in contention to secure one climb away from him, eventually levelling out to under par 67 and see his lead cut to just of three places available this week into next cross the mist shrouded summit where banks of two shots at seven under par. month’s Open Championship at St. snow still clung to the rocky slopes only a Germany’s Maximilian Kieffer posted the Andrews. minute behind then race leader Landa. best round of the day with a six under par Biggest disappointment on day three “There was never a moment when I thought 65 to be tied in second place with Spain’s was former Irish Open winner Padraig the jersey was in danger. I maintained my calm Rafa Cabrera-Bello (69). Harrington who was striving to become because I knew that the difference in speeds The 40-year old Kjeldsen’s last victory only the second Irish-born player in 66- between the groups was going to be small, said was in 2009 when he secured a third Tour years to win two Irish Open titles. Contador. “Today was not a great stage for me. I title in winning the Andalucia Open in Harrington had been well in contention wasn’t feeling good, probably because of the Spain. at three-under par however a third day accumulated effort, but I knew I had a good Kjeldsen had been six under par for his score of 78 sent him back to a share of 36th cushion in the General Classification and, even round, including three birdies in succession place and joining Fowler and 11 others at though there were plenty of kilometres to go SESTRIERE: Fans crowd the dirt road to the Colle delle Finestre as race leader Alberto Contador from the 11th hole, before his closing pair five over par.—AFP before the finish, I preferred to ride at my climbs during the 20th stage of the Giro d’Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race. —AP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 SPORTS US sponsors, lawmakers seek swift Blatter action

WASHINGTON: Just as US authorities provides the ultimate power and sup- by sponsor Coca-Cola that the sense of about FIFA’s corruption, collusion, and months ago for a four-year term but the said indictments of FIFA leaders were port for the global football governing violated trust will require transparency if cronyism, it’s high time for this internal 57-year-old did not attend Saturday’s only the beginning of their investiga- body, showed willingness to let Blatter he is to be seen as a credible agent of report to be released. If President Blatter first executive committee meeting fol- tion, US-based FIFA sponsors and law- make good on his promise to act, but change. doesn’t release the un-redacted report lowing Blatter’s re-election to a fifth makers said Friday that Sepp Blatter’s re- signaled they expected swift action and “FIFA must now seize the opportunity he deserves a red card. White House term. election only starts his work to rebuild major changes. to begin winning back the trust it has spokesman Josh Earnest kept US Blatter beat Prince Ali bin Al Hussein trust. FIFA backers Coca-Cola, Budweiser “Our expectation is that FIFA will now lost,” Coca-Cola said in a statement. “We President Barack Obama out of the FIFA of Jordan in Friday’s presidential election and McDonald’s called for quick moves act quickly, decisively and transparently urge FIFA to take concrete actions to ful- mess, saying, “This is a decision for that overshadowed by allegations of ram- to transparency while Visa let stand its to restore its reputation for both the ly address all of the issues that have organization, that’s now in some turmoil, pant corruption within FIFA. demand for changes with the threat to good of the game and for fans world- been raised, in a swift and transparent for them to make, and we’ll let them “This action is not something I take withdraw if none are forthcoming. wide who expect nothing less,” manner.” make it.” lightly but the terribly damaging events And US Senator Charles Schumer McDonald’s said in a statment. “The Another US-based FIFA sponsor, Visa, And US country music singer Brad of the last three days have convinced me demanded Blatter’s first act as the world expects concrete actions and so decided not to release a new statement Paisley reminded that many Americans it is not appropriate to be a member of reelected FIFA president be to make do we.” after demanding major changes just two aren’t interested in Blatter’s empire the FIFA executive committee under the public the details of a self-ordered FIFA Transparency was also a keynote of days earlier when the indictments were despite its prominence on US news and current leadership,” Gill, who was due to investigation by former US Attorney Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch revealed. sports television, tweeting: “Boy all this sit on the powerful committee as Michael Garcia, who called FIFA’s self- InBev’s statement. “We expect the next Only minutes after FIFA re-elected corruption at FIFA seems just terrible. Britain’s Fifa vice-president, told British produced summary of his report “incom- FIFA presidency to resolve internal embattled Blatter to an unprecedented Awful. And if I only knew what FIFA was media. plete” and filled with “erroneous repre- issues, install positive change and fifth term as president, Schumer I’m sure I’d be really upset by it.” “I do recognise that Blatter has been sentations of the facts and conclusions.” adhere to strong ethical standards and demanded the Garcia report’s release. Meanwhile, English Football democratically elected and wish FIFA Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan transparency,” it said. “Sepp Blatter’s first act in new term Association vice-chairman David Gill every success in tackling the many trou- lost Friday to Blatter in voting just two “Through our sponsorship, we have should be to release the Garcia report. confirmed yesterday he will not take up bling issues it faces. days after charges of fraud, bribery, time and again seen the power of soccer FIFA fans have waited long enough,” his post on FIFA’s executive committee “However, my professional reputation money laundering and racketeering in bringing people together and this is Schumer said. “The public has a right to following the re-election of Sepp Blatter is critical to me and I simply do not see were made against several of FIFA’s top what FIFA must represent for football see the full Garcia report to fully under- as president of soccer’s world governing how there will be change for the good of executives. fans around the globe.” stand what is going on behind the cur- body. The former Manchester United world football while Mr Blatter remains Sponsors, whose financial backing Blatter was told in no uncertain terms tain at FIFA. “With all we know now chief executive was only elected two in post. —Agencies Inverness clinches first Scottish Cup

GLASGOW: Super-sub James Vincent fired home Houston said. “I thought we dominated the sec- Vaulks was once again the dangerman for a late winner for ten-man Inverness Caledonian ond half and we got the equaliser. If I’m being Falkirk and after and twisting and turning inside Thistle to claim the Scottish Cup for the first time honest I thought there was only one team going the Inverness box he lofted a shot on to the roof with a 2-1 win over Falkirk yesterday at on to win it.” of the net from a tight angle. Hampden. At Hampden, Inverness were first to threaten Falkirk’s hopes of an equaliser were given a Marley Watkins had fired Inverness into a when Graeme Shinnie, captaining the side on his boost in the 75th minute when Inverness were 38th minute lead as the Premiership side had last appearance before his move to Aberdeen, reduced to ten men. A lapse of concentration the better of the first half of an entertaining final. sent in a dangerous ball into the box that nar- saw the ball roll past Tremarco and the Inverness However, the pendulum appeared to swing rowly evaded Watkins when any touch would defender was shown a straight red for hauling in Championship side Falkirk’s favour in the sec- have diverted it into the net. down Blair Alston after the Falkirk midfielder had ond half following Carl Tremarco’s ordering off Falkirk took time to settle but had the first beaten him to the loose ball and was clear and Peter Grant’s deserved headed equaliser in shot on target in the 20th minute when Will through on goal. the 80th minute. With extra-time looming it was Vaulks fired in a low drive from 25 yards but his Two minutes later the Falkirk players were the ten men of Inverness who found a winner effort was easily held by Ryan Esson. screaming for a penalty when Ross Draper through substitute Vincent in the 86th minute to Vaulks came close eight minutes later when appeared to use his hand to flick the ball away in land the Highlanders their first major piece of sil- his fierce long distance strike whistled narrowly the box but referee Willie Collum ignored their verware in Scottish football since their formation wide of Esson’s goal with the ‘keeper stranded. pleas. Falkirk grabbed a deserved equaliser in in 1994. At the other end, Watkins sent an angled shot the 80th minute through Grant. Alston swung in Inverness manager John Hughes said the narrowly over the bar after collecting an Aaron a free-kick from the left wing and Grant rose result would take a couple of days to sink in. “I Doran pass in the box. However, Watkins wasn’t above the Inverness defence to bullet a header felt we started a little bit nervous but then got to be denied in the 38th minute when he fired past Esson. going and got a good goal,” Hughes said. “In the Inverness into the lead. Doran fed the striker Falkirk were on level terms for barely six min- second half we never turned up but the spirit to with a lovely through ball and he raced into the utes before Inverness regained their lead. turn it round and win it was exceptional.” box before rounding ‘keeper Jamie MacDonald Watkins won the ball in his own half and, with Falkirk manager Peter Houston said his play- and slotting the ball into the empty net. the Falkirk defence retreating, let fly with a fierce ers were reduced to tears by the defeat. “I have Falkirk started the second half on the front strike that MacDonald could only parry into got nothing but praise for the players and I’m foot and it was Vaulks who sent a low shot inch- Vincent’s path and the sub had the simple task absolutely gutted for them and the supporters,” es wide of Esson’s post from 20 yards. of rolling the ball into the empty net. —AFP

BANGKOK: Chelsea’s Isaiah Brown (left) with Thailand All Star Mika Chunuonsee dur- ing their friendly soccer match at Rajamangala national stadium. —AP United defender Ferdinand retires LONDON: Former England and Manchester Chelsea sweat through 1-0 United defender Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement from football yesterday after being victory over Thai All Stars released by Queens Park Rangers. The 36-year-old centre back earned 81 caps and won six Premier League titles, the BANGKOK: Chelsea’s up-and-coming degrees Celsius (93 Fahrenheit) even as Champions League, two League Cups and the youngsters got a chance to shine under night fell, Chelsea seemed in no particular Club World Cup during a 12-year spell with sweltering Bangkok skies yesterday as the rush to do much chasing and the drink Manchester United where he made more than Blues survived a brief second half scare to breaks were frequent. 400 appearances. dispatch the Thai All Stars 1-0. Manager Jose Mourinho had to make do Ferdinand, whose wife Rebecca died from The English Premier League champions with flimsy plastic pitchside chairs instead cancer this month, made 12 appearances for were visiting the Thai capital for the first of a plush Stamford Bridge manager’s box. QPR last season after joining on a free transfer stop on an end-of-season tour that will also English football commands a huge fol- from United but was released following the west take in Australia. lowing in Thailand with Chelsea, sponsored London club’s relegation from the Premier Youngsters Izzy Brown, Ola Aina, Nathan by the local Singha beer brand, one of the League. Ake and Dominic Solanke all began the favorites. Among the fans inside the stadi- “After 18 years as a professional footballer, I match pitchside, with the latter showing um, blue shirts easily outnumbered the now feel it’s the right time for me to retire from why he was named Chelsea’s academy local team’s red strips. the game that I love,” Ferdinand told BT Sport. player of the year last week. The 17-year- The second half saw some of Chelsea’s “I’d also like to thank and pay tribute to my old hammered home a perfectly-executed more experienced players take the pitch, wife Rebecca and my family, including my moth- volley in the 12th minute after a low cross including captain John Terry and injury- er and father, for their sacrifices, their encour- from Aina, 18, received a light touch from prone Diego Garcia, who was pulled off agement and their advice throughout my Loic Remy before finding Solanke’s right again after less than 20 minutes. career.” foot. Kiatisuk Senamuang’s All Star team, Eden Hazard got a cheer from the crowd Ferdinand started out with West Ham United made up of local premier league players, almost every time he went near the ball in and also played for Leeds United before joining proved little resistance for the visitors. the second half and the Belgian had a cou- Manchester United for 29.1 million pounds But they nearly caused some embarrass- ple of close shots. ($44.49 million) in 2002 to become the most ment in the 67th minute with an on-target The only yellow card of the evening expensive player in English football at the time. shot kept clear by a brilliant header from went to All Star and Bangkok United OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United soccer player Rio Ferdinand seen in this file photo. —AP Ferdinand said he would look back on his Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen. defender Mika Chunuonsee after a fairly England career “with immense pride” and he Leeds United, win the Champions League with today, that was all I cared about. “None of that Conditions for the visitors inside blatant handball halted what could have paid tribute to former Manachester United boss Manchester United, or rejoin my first manager would have been possible, without the genius Thailand’s national Rajamangala Stadium been a dangerous attacking run from Alex Ferguson who will “always be the greatest Harry Redknapp at Queens Park Rangers,” he of one man, Sir Alex Ferguson. “Finally, I’d like were far removed from the more comfort- Jeremy Boga. Chelsea leave Bangkok late manager in British football history.” “As a 12-year- said. to thank all the fans from all the clubs for with- able-and balmy-climes the Blues are used yesterday and fly straight to Australia old boy, kicking around a football on the Friary “Winning trophies at Manchester United out them professional football would not exist. to in west London. where they face Sydney FC in another exhi- Estate in Peckham, I never dreamt that I would allowed me to achieve everything that I I will miss each and every one of you on my With the mercury hovering around 34 bition bout on Tuesday.—AFP play for my boyhood club West Ham, captain desired in football. From a young child to Saturday afternoons.”—Reuters Spurs win in Sydney

SYDNEY: Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane’s Mauricio Pochettino told reporters. run of goals shows no sign of drying up as the “It was important for him to keep the momen- England international struck to secure a 1-0 win tum (so he can) score a lot of goals in the Euros over Sydney FC in front of 71,549 fans in a friendly and help the under-21s to win the trophy.” at the Olympic Stadium yesterday. Pochettino said he was “very happy” for Kane to The 21-year-old netted 31 goals in all competi- play in the tournament and thought he could be tions for Spurs in the recently concluded English one of the standout players in the Czech Republic. season and grabbed a double in a 2-1 victory over “I think that Harry Kane with (Chelsea’s Eden) a Malaysian XI in the first stop on their post-season Hazard was the best player in the Premier League, tour on Wednesday. The first half of Saturday’s I hope he scores a lot of goals and helps them win match looked like ending goalless despite a string the championship,” he added. of chances for the Premier League outfit until Erik The Argentine reiterated that Kane would not Lamela broke forward in the 43rd minute. be leaving the club and said French goalkeeper The Argentine released Kane down the right Hugo Lloris, who has been linked with a move to and the prolific striker took one touch before Manchester United, would be sticking around as unleashing his shot across goalkeeper Ivan well. “Hugo wants to stay with us, he wants to Necevski into the bottom corner of the net. achieve something important for the club,” he Kane nearly scored a second when he found said. “We are happy with him, he is happy with us space for a shot in the 70th minute only for ...” Sydney FC, runners-up in the A-League final two Sebastian Ryall to clear the ball off the line with weeks ago, had their chances too with Socceroos Necevski beaten. There were another couple of forward Alex Brosque wasting the best of them half chances before Kane, who will play for when his poor finish allowed Spurs defender Jan England in the European under-21 championship Vertonghen to clear off the line. The growing pop- next month, was brought off to a standing ovation ularity of football in Australia has made the coun- in the 84th minute. try a popular destination for European clubs in the SYDNEY: Tottenham Hotspur player Harry Kane (center) is held back by Sydney FC player Sebastian Ryall (left) during their friendly “Fantastic season for him, on the post-season off-season and Sydney FC face English champions match. —AP tour he scored our three goals,” Spurs manager Chelsea at the same venue on Tuesday. —Reuters Farah surges to United defender year’s fastest Ferdinand 10,000 metres retires

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LONDON: Arsenal team pose with the trophy after winning the FA Cup final football match against Aston Villa at Wembley stadium esterday.y — AFP Gunners demolish Villa in FA Cup Slice of history for Arsenal and Wenger

LONDON: Arsenal retained the FA Cup in majestic style as he keeps his medals, but he now has a ninth major honour Villa, appearing in their first FA Cup final since 2000, Walcott’s seventh goal of an injury-ruined season was their 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa in yesterday’s final made of his 19-year reign at Arsenal to add to the collection. seemed completely bewildered by the speed and move- no more than Arsenal deserved and, with their confidence history for the Gunners and their manager Arsene Wenger. “I am very proud. Our club is doing well and if I can per- ment of Arsenal’s attacks. now sky-high, they took just five minutes after half-time to Wenger’s side swept Villa aside with a swashbuckling sonally do well then it’s even better,” Wenger said of his his- They were prised open when Mesut Ozil’s ball in the six- press home their advantage. display sparked by Theo Walcott’s first half opener and illu- toric landmark. yard box was met by Walcott with a lunging volley that While Walcott has been a bit-part player for most of the minated by a sublime strike from Alexis Sanchez to double “We have shown that we are a real team and can deal looked goalbound until Kieran Richardson threw himself campaign, Sanchez has established himself as Arsenal’s their lead after the interval. with pressure. I congratulate the players, the staff and the into a last-ditch block. creative fulcrum in the nine months since he arrived from Per Mertesacker and substitute Olivier Giroud also got fans. We are so happy.” Arsenal had conceded twice in a Walcott had been preferred to Giroud in the central Barcelona and he capped his debut season with a stun- on the scoresheet for the rampant north Londoners to seal disastrous opening eight minutes against Hull in last year’s striker’s role that he has spent years telling Wenger he ning effort in the 50th minute. Arsenal’s second trophy in 12 months with the biggest final. could thrive in, but the Arsenal boss responded to that Seizing possession in a wide position 25 yards from margin of victory in an FA Cup final since 1994. But there was no sign of such a fraught start this time as miss by shifting the winger to the left flank and moving goal, a typically deft drop of the shoulder send two Villa It was a suitably memorable performance on a historic Arsenal quickly established their smooth passing rhythm Sanchez into the middle. It proved an inspired switch as defenders the wrong way, buying time and space for day which saw Wenger become the first manager in the to pen Villa deep inside their own half. the pair combined to break the deadlock in the 40th Sanchez to unleash a superb, swerving shot that flashed post-War period to win the competition six times, a tally Sanchez was at the heart of all their best moments and minute. over the flat-footed Given into the roof of the net. matched by only George Ramsey, who won the last of his he worked space to clip a cross towards Laurent Koscielny, Once again, a blur of Arsenal passes went unchecked Villa, so vibrant since Tim Sherwood took over late in with Villa in 1920. whose header forced a fine one-handed save from Shay by the bedraggled Villa rearguard before Nacho Monreal the season, looked traumatised by Arsenal’s scintillating There was another significant slice of history for Arsenal Given. lofted a cross that was bravely headed back across goal by display. Mertesacker compounded their misery in the as they lifted the famous old trophy for the 12th time, Aaron Ramsey should have scored when a fortunate Sanchez. 62nd minute when the Gunners defender guided a corner moving them ahead of Manchester United as the most deflection presented him with a clear sight of goal just With Villa’s defenders too slow to react to the danger, into the net via his shoulder before Giroud’s clever flicked successful club in the competition. inside the penalty area, yet the Arsenal midfielder couldn’t Walcott pounced, arriving unmarked from the left to lash a finish in stoppage-time underlines the class divide Wenger insisted this week that he doesn’t know where hit the target with a rushed effort. ferocious left-foot shot past Given. between the teams. —AFP

Williams rallies Djokovic, Nadal closer to oust Azarenka to quarter-final duel PARIS: Serena Williams battled back from a set down for the second straight match to defeat Victoria Azarenka 3-6, PARIS: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal moved to within one win in 1993. “I am playing more solid and am more consistent with 6-4, 6-2 and reach the last 16 of the French Open yeterday. of a French Open quarter-final blockbuster yesterday as the each match,” said sixth-seeded Nadal, who took his Paris record to The 33-year-old American was staring defeat in the face sport’s next generation endured a Grand Slam reality check. World 69 wins against just one loss. at a set and 2-4 down in the second before finding her number one and top seed Djokovic reached the last-16 for the Kyrgios, the 29th seed and bidding to add a first French Open range in the nick of time. sixth straight year with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over 19-year-old last-16 place to his runs to the 2014 Wimbledon and 2015 She was also a break down early in the deciding set, but Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis. Australian Open quarter-finals, wasn’t helped by requiring a med- by that time she had found her range and she duly won six Defending champion Nadal, chasing a 10th title in Paris, ical timeout for an elbow injury late in the second set against games in a row to clinch the win. brushed aside Russian world number 120 Andrey Kuznetsov, 6-1, Murray. Williams will next play fellow American Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2. Murray, who fired 12 aces and 45 winners while Kyrgios was for a place in the quarter-finals as she continues in search Third-seeded Andy Murray, twice a semi-finalist, was also undone by 37 unforced errors, goes on to face unseeded of a 20th Grand Slam title. untroubled as he cruised to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kokkinakis’s Frenchman Jeremy Chardy who surprised 17th seeded Belgian “Today it was not easy, Victoria played very well and I 20-year-old compatriot Nick Kyrgios. David Goffin 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Chardy lost to Murray at the Rome was struggling,” said the two-time champion. “She won the It was a chastening day for the sport’s youngsters at Roland Masters before the Scot scratched from the event. “I was a little bit first set and I just said to myself ‘allez, allez Serena, come- Garros with Kokkinakis and Kyrgios joined at the exit door by 18- pissed when I see he retired because of tiredness,” said Chardy. “If on.’” year-old Croatian Borna Coric, defeated by Amercia’s Jack Sock, 6- he wins Roland Garros, everybody will say it was a good choice. If Azarenka was quickest out of the blocks in a late-start- 2, 6-1, 6-4. Djokovic, bidding for a first Roland Garros title to com- he loses, it will be wrong.” It was 28-year-old Murray’s third succes- ing match, taking the opening two games before Williams plete a career Grand Slam, will face French 20th seed Richard sive win over Kyrgios, all without dropping a set, as he took his levelled at 2-2. Azarenka then won four of the next five Gasquet for a quarter-final place. record on clay this year to 13-0. games to take the set 6-3. Gasquet, one of five Frenchman to make the last-16, saw off “I used variety and slice, tried to mix it up to break his rhythm Williams was struggling with her usually mighty serve 15th seed Kevin Anderson 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5, 6-4 despite the South and it seemed to work,” said Murray who said he knew Kyrgios and she was broken again in the third game of the second African hitting 22 aces and 62 winners. wasn’t serving at his full power as the match progressed. “At the set as Azarenka grew in confidence to take a 3-1 lead. Djokovic fired 34 winners and didn’t face a single break point beginning he was serving big, over 200 kilometres an hour, and in his one-hour, 49-minute win over highly-rated wildcard then started slowing down to 170, 180, and not really going for The American had a break point to get back level at 3-3 FRANCE: Serena Williams of the US reacts as she but three unforced errors in a row saw her 4-2 down Kokkinakis. aces.” After a tight first set, Murray carved out a double break in defeats Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka during their third “Thanasi has a lot of talent and strength. He is still a teenager the second to put himself firmly in the driving seat. Despite his instead. Two games later she had another shot at taking round match of the French Open tennis tournament the Azarenka serve and this time she made no mistake on and he has plenty of time to do great things,” said Djokovic after bandaged right forearm, Kyrgios broke for a 2-1 lead in the third at the Roland Garros stadium. — AP her second break point with the Belarusian hitting long winning his 25th successive match this season. before surrendering the advantage in the next game. under pressure. had the two players trading barbs and staring daggers at “I hope he does as he has a lot of qualities.” Nine-time champi- His frustration caused him to launch a ball out of Court That proved to be the turning point of the match with each other over the net. on Nadal reached the fourth round courtesy of eight breaks of the Suzanne Lenglen which led to a warning for a code violation. Williams clearly in the ascendancy suddenly opening up Williams fell behind 0-2 at the start of the deciding set, Kuznetsov serve. “Andy is one of the best defenders at the moment,” said Kyrgios, with all the power she has at her disposal. but turned on the power as Azarenka wilted to win the last Nadal will tackle unseeded Sock who, at 22, became the who knocked Nadal out of Wimbledon last year and beat Roger She levelled the set scores after a disputed line call that six games of the tie. — AFP youngest American man to make the last-16 since Pete Sampras Federer in Madrid this month. — AFP NBK implements new e-system for clearing cheque payments

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ATHENS: A man sits at a bus station as he reads a newspaper whose front page bears a photograph of Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens yesterday. The Greek government under Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has consistently stressed the urgent need for a deal, with Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis warning last week that Athens had “no money” to make a series of repayments to the IMF that are due beginning June 5, totalling 1.6 billion euros. — AFP Fuel and potential fires for US economy ahead Stronger dollar could keep trade gap wide WASHINGTON: The US economy should get better after STRONGER DOLLAR a sputtering first quarter, but how much better? It’s com- A bigger-than-expected trade deficit was a key rea- plicated. Steady hiring and low gas prices should help son that the GDP was revised from a tiny 0.2 percent power solid growth through the rest of 2015. The harsh gain to the 0.7 percent decline. The widening deficit is a winter and a labor dispute that slowed trade at West reflection of the dollar’s increase in value against other Coast ports are both over. Home sales and construction major currencies since last year. The stronger dollar hurts are rebounding, along with business investment. US exports by making American-made goods more But risks remain: A stronger dollar will likely continue expensive in overseas markets. It also increases the com- to keep the trade deficit wide. And further cutbacks in oil petition domestic producers face from foreign-made drilling could depress spending in the energy industry. goods by making imports cheaper for American con- Here are three reasons the economy is likely to post sumers. solid grow this year, followed by three reasons growth It was a surge in imports that played the biggest role might disappoint. in widening the trade deficit in the first quarter. Economists believe the drag from the trade deficit will CONSUMER REBOUND ease in coming months. But if they are wrong, that could While the overall economy went into reverse, the mean their forecasts of a rebound will turn out to be labor market has been steaming ahead. The US added overly optimistic. 223,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent - the lowest level since the fall ENERGY BUST of 2008. The big drop in oil prices since last year was supposed Theoretically, more people working means more to be a net positive for the US economy. But so far, the income to spend. Economists are forecasting that the economy has felt more pain than gain. Energy compa- modest 1.8 percent growth in consumer spending in the nies have slashed their spending on drilling activity, first quarter will climb. And since consumer spending pushing it down by 48.6 percent in the first quarter - the accounts for 70 percent of overall activity, the accelera- sharpest fall since the depths of the 2007-2009 reces- tion will lift economic growth back into positive territory. sion. While drilling rig counts are still dropping, econo- Analysts project the overall economy to grow at an annu- mists hope that the drag from these cutbacks will begin al pace of around 2.5 percent in the second quarter and to lessen. rev up to 3 percent in the second half of the year. Analysts are also hopeful that the gains they have been forecasting in consumer spending will start to TEMPORARY SOFT PATCH emerge. They have been puzzled that consumers so far HARMONY: A man welds parts in fans for industrial ventilation systems at the Robinson Fans Inc plant in Harmony, Economists believe a lot of the bad things that hap- have chosen to bank their savings from lower gas bills Pennsylvania. — AP pened in the first quarter are fleeting. The Northeast has rather than spend the money. emerged from the frigid cold and record amounts of While gas prices have risen recently, they are still snow that hit the region in the first quarter. The winter about $1 below the levels of a year ago. Economists blizzards that curtailed trips to the mall and auto dealer- believe these continued savings will spur stronger con- ‘There is no Grexit scenario’: Sapin ships could even lead to a surge in pent-up demand in sumer spending in the months ahead. If they are wrong, coming months. then the expected growth in consumer spending may DRESDEN: Euro-zone countries are not expecting with its creditors. “The positive reports out of Athens A labor dispute that disrupted shipping at many West be modest. Greece to quit the single currency, French Finance don’t fully reflect the state of talks,” Schaeuble said at Coast ports has been resolved, which should alleviate Minister Michel Sapin said Friday, as time runs out for the close of a meeting of Group of Seven finance min- supply bottlenecks that depressed manufacturing activi- UNWANTED SURPRISES Athens and its creditors to reach a deal. “There is no isters and central bank governors in Dresden ty. Economists also believe they are seeing signs that The economy has muddled through with sub-par Grexit scenario,” Sapin told a news briefing after a After four months of negotiating to unlock some business investment is starting to rise after falling for a growth averaging just 2.2 percent since the recession meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers and cen- 7.2 billion euros ($7.9 billion) in bailout cash with number of months. Gains in housing construction and ended in June 2009. Economists have repeatedly forecast tral bank governors ended in Dresden. creditors-the International Monetary Fund, the sales are also fueling hopes. that the economy was on the verge of breaking out to Grexit is the term for a possible exit by Greece of European Union and the European Central Bank, faster growth above 3 percent, only to be disappointed. the euro area. Sapin said that there had been Athens’ coffers are near empty. The Greek govern- SEASONAL ADJUSTMENTS When this year started, they were predicted 2015 would “progress” in the negotiations, but “results are still ment has sent mixed signals about how close the two The GDP decline in the first quarter this year followed be the strongest in a decade, topping the 3.3 percent insufficient so far.” sides are to a deal. On the one hand it has suggested a similar decline last year. In fact, since the country pulled growth of 2005. However, with the surprisingly weak start The finance ministers and central bank chiefs of that an agreement could be reached by today. out of the Great Recession in 2009, there have been three to the year, they have scaled back those estimates. There the world’s seven wealthiest nations met in the east- But Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis told quarters when GDP has gone negative - all in the first could be more unwelcome surprises. One of the biggest ern German city to prepare for a wider summit of G7 VimaFM radio on Friday that while a deal was close, quarter. That has raised questions about whether the could be volatility in financial markets once the Federal leaders starting on June 7. And while Greece was not under a February agreement “the country’s aid pro- government is having trouble seasonally adjusting activi- Reserve starts raising interest rates. It has kept a key rate officially on the agenda, it was discussed because rep- gram was prolonged until June 30, thus that is the ty in the winter and is over-stating first quarter weakness. near zero since late 2008. resentatives of the key actors in the discussions-the date by which we need to arrive at a deal.” If The Bureau of Economic Analysis, which prepares the At the moment, rate hikes are expected to begin in International Monetary Fund, the European Central Varoufakis sees the end of June as the ultimate dead- GDP, has agreed to look into the issue and says it may September. While the central bank has done a lot to pre- Bank and the European Commission-attended the line for a deal, this would offer Athens and its credi- adjust the figures later this year. pare markets, there could be a possible repeat of the 2013 meeting. tors a longer timeframe to conclude their talks than Any gains would make the start of this year look bet- “taper tantrum,” which sent markets tumbling for a time. Meanwhile, German Finance Minister Wolfgang next week, when Greek officials have said they may ter and mean the economy had less of a hole to climb Turbulent markets might then undermine consumer and Schaeuble sought to play down Friday assertions by not have enough money to make a repayment to the out of going forward. business confidence and push growth lower. — AP Athens that Greece is on the verge of reaching a deal IMF. — AFP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 BUSINESS Helping employees deal with grief News Bayt.com weekly report in brief Dealing with loss is extremely difficult, especially that deals with grieving employees is certainly help- gating work to other team members until things go when it involves a loved one. Every individual has ful. This policy should include the number of days an back to normal. their own way of grieving, and the HR department employee can be absent from work. Standard emer- Kuwait oil price must deal with it in the right manner. If treated with gency leave is usually from three days to one week, 4. Garner support from coworkers climbs compassion, grieving employees could possibly but companies should be flexible with this. In fact, Often, the HR department keeps the grieving bounce back with vigor. Conversely, being unsympa- mourning and acceptance take time, and the employ- employee’s situation confidential. As a result, when thetic could lead to bitter feelings and resentment. ee might need to tie up many personal and financial the employee comes back to work, no one acknowl- KUWAIT: Price of the Kuwaiti oil rose 68 cents Here are just a few tips from the experts at loose ends. Giving grieving employees the freedom to edges their loss. This can make them feel isolated. To to $58.51 per barrel on Friday, in contrast to Bayt.com - the Middle East’s leading job site - to help take more time can help them cope better with their avoid this from happening, you could get permission $57.83 pb yesterday, Kuwait Petroleum any HR department deal with a grieving employee: loss and prepare for the workplace. from the employee to tell their colleagues about Corporation said yesterday. In the international their loss. More often than not, coworkers are willing markets, prices of forward crude deals dropped 1. Show them that you’re there for them 3. Train line managers to show unwavering support to their grieving five percent, on Friday, in aftermath of US Let grieving employees know that you are there for With seven in 10 professionals feeling comfortable coworker. reserves’ decline, for the fourth consecutive them if they need anything. A common practice is to voice their opinions to their manager, as per the week, in addition to the US dollar firmness. In sending flowers or other gifts as a nice gesture. After Bayt.com ‘Employee Engagement in the MENA’ poll, 5. Educate the London bourse, the Brent crude price rose the employee comes back to work, allow them to talk line managers are an important facet of an employ- It’s essential to give your employees basic educa- $2.98 to $65.56 pb, upon settlement. In the anything out and listen to them patiently. The best ee’s life at the office. They must thus be trained on tion and training on grief. This includes understand- New York market, the US crude rose $2.26 to thing you can possibly do is to be a listener and how to handle these employees and show them sup- ing the various stages of grief, how to deal with the $60. acknowledge their loss. port. With a lot on their mind, grieving employees loss of a loved one, how to handle legal and finan- tend to suffer a downfall in their productivity. The cial matters, and how to support a colleague who is 2. Have a proper policy in place best way to deal with this is by considering the mourning a loved one. You could even bring in a During rough times, having a systematic HR policy employee’s limits during those hard times and dele- counselor who is well-versed with these topics. KSE suffers losses KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange posted suc- cessive losses in the past week sessions due to investors’ abstention, restricting trades to BofA fined selective chips, Al-Oula Financial Brokerage Company said in a report yesterday. The market $30 million closed on Thursday with the benchmark drop- ping 22.7 to 6, 356-point level, while the for improper weighted index inched down 1.17, likewise Kuwait-15 index, 4.25. Profit generation and debt-collection speculations led the market to take a down- ward course, buoyed by absence of technical WASHINGTON: Bank of America has been fined $30 incentives and prospected suspension of some million for violating consumer protections when col- listed companies that have failed to reveal their lecting debts from military customers. financial statements for the year’s Q4 in due The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, a time. Al-Oula’s report revealed that number of Treasury Department division, announced the civil companies that have not held general assem- penalty Friday. The second-largest US bank also blies for the revelations reached 50, noting that agreed to refund excess interest payments and fees they acquire some 25 percent of the KSE stocks. to some customers. The OCC says Bank of America has started taking steps to correct the problems and “is committed to taking all necessary and appropriate steps” to do so. The regulators say that from 2006 to the present, BofA took improper legal action against military cus- Benin cotton output tomers for delinquent credit card accounts and over- beats forecast, rises 28% drafts. For example, the OCC said that in many cases COTONOU: Cotton output in Benin rose more when the bank filed legal actions against the cus- than expected in the 2014/2015 season, by 28 tomers to collect debts, employees signed docu- percent year-on-year to 393,000 tons from a ments saying they had personal knowledge of the forecast 359,000, and is forecast to reach allegations in them when in fact they didn’t. 500,000 tons in the next season, the govern- Bank employees also filed some court documents ment said. Cotton production, a top export without properly notarizing them, according to the earner for the West African nation, contributed agency. The OCC said Bank of America failed to have some 200 billion CFA francs in revenue to the effective policies and procedures to ensure its com- state, agriculture minister Issa El Hadj Azizou pliance with the Service members Civil Relief Act, the said in a statement released late on Friday. The law that mandates special consumer protections for cotton sector employs about 70 percent of military members. Benin’s more than 10 million people and repre- NBK implements new Bank of America Corp, based in Charlotte, North sents about 20 percent of its gross domestic Carolina, said it will continue to improve its compli- product. In neighboring Togo, cotton produc- ance with the law. “We have taken significant steps tion rose over 45 percent year-on-year to over the last several years, and will take further steps 113,000 tons in the season, NSCT, the company e-system for clearing now, to ensure we have the right controls and that oversees the industry in the West African processes in place to meet - and exceed - what is state said, also late on Friday. NSCT said it required by law and what our military customers expected 2015/2016 harvest at 130,000 tons. cheque payments deserve and expect,” Andrew Plepler, the bank’s exec- utive in charge of social responsibility and consumer policy, said in a statement. — AP New system to start on June 14, boost efficiency German consumers optimistic for June KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) will imple- designs. The cheques will be scanned and BERLIN: A closely-watched survey shows German ment the new electronic system for clearance of processed by the tellers in the branches using the consumers remain optimistic as their economic cheque payments between banks in Kuwait starting new electronic system and is applicable to KD expectations and willingness to make purchases have on 14th of June, 2015. The new system increases cheques only. been bolstered by robust domestic demand and low the efficiency of cheque payments by reducing the The new system adopts world’s best practices in inflation rates. The GfK research group said its for- clearing cycle to one day. regard to automation of cheques clearance, safety ward-looking consumer climate index rose to 10.2 This initiative is carried by the Central Bank of and security measures in accordance with Kuwaiti points for June, up from 10.1 points in May. Kuwait (CBK) and is aimed at enabling the country’s laws. The survey of 2,000 consumers showed economic payment system to attain international standards. It NBK provides this service through its largest expectations rising, indicating that the protracted ensures the reduction of the clearing cycle of banking network in Kuwait with more than 66 negotiations between Greece and its creditors to determine whether Athens will get more financial aid cheque payments, eliminating fraud and improving branches. NBK has maintained its leading position “still do not seem to have a lasting impact on con- security features of cheques. The electronic cheque in the market by constantly investing in its local sumers.” clearing system between banks in Kuwait provides network to ensure the reach of its products and Income expectations dropped slightly from a post- an efficient, time-saving and convenient banking services to a wider segment of customers. NBK is a reunification high last month, but consumers’ overall experience. pioneer in adopting the latest technology to pro- willingness to buy increased, which GfK says can be The initiative involves the introduction of new vide its customers with a unique banking experi- attributed to a positive employment situation, good cheques, with upgraded security features and ence. income growth and low inflation. —AP

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KUWAIT: Kawasaki Middle East launches supercharged Ninja H2 and H2R, in its Kuwait Showroom. The event was attended by guest of honor the international motorsports champion Abdu Fghali, owners and enthusiasts of Kawasaki Ninja. —Photos by Joseph Shagra Kawasaki unveils Ninja H2 and H2R in Kuwait Supercharged handmade bikes ‘built beyond belief’

By Nawara Fattahova wide sensation. It is from this combination that the name complex is the single-sided swinging arm, a first on any both the machines are destined to be coveted by potential H2 was derived. Kawasaki motorcycle, the KEBC engine braking control and owners and sought after by discerning enthusiasts around KUWAIT: Kawasaki Middle East - Zed Motorz launched the With a power figure rated at 200HP for the Ninja H2 and the KLCM Launch control feature. the world. much-awaited Supercharged Ninja H2 and H2R, in their 310HP for the Ninja H2R, each machine is capable of class On a visual level, the incredible Mirror coated black paint Tapping into the technological expertise possessed by Kuwait Showroom Bike Zone on Wednesday evening. The leading levels of super sport performance- The Ninja H2 on on the Ninja H2is the result of an induced chemical reaction the KHI Group, it has elevated motorcycle technology to a event was attended by owners and enthusiasts of Kawasaki the street and the Ninja H2R in its closed course only envi- that creates a layer of real silver as a base coat. For the track- new level. This advanced technology is evident throughout Ninja, and the guest of honor the international motorsports ronment. What sets these machines apart from other only Ninja H2R, the wide use of carbon fiber not only saves the innovative engine and chassis designs. Such inter-com- champion Abdu Fghali. The launch was eagerly awaited by motorcycles in the category is the huge wave of torque weight but creates the look and feel of a stealth aircraft. Its pany collaboration and the level of resultant technology the entire Middle East to catch the first look at one of the which is created by its supercharged engine. Delivering a new frame design and high level aerodynamics were both poured into this model is the reason the Kawasaki River best innovations of Kawasaki Heavy Industries- Japan. considerable advantage in terms of phenomenal accelera- designed using the latest in analysis technology. Even its mark is displayed prominently on the upper cowl. The MD Elias Jabbour and GM Ghassan Doueihy attended tion, the supercharger has been tuned to offer the widest high tech mirrored black chrome paint has been adapted Kawasaki River Mark is a long time symbol of the KHI Group the ceremony and introduced the phenomenal Ninja H2 spread of available urge at any revs and in any gear while a for mass production first time. The newly designed trellis dating back to the 1870s.As a policy its use on products is and H2R to the entire Middle East. host of electronic rider aids, like KTRC Traction control, frame delivers straight line stability and sporty cornering rare and limited to models with Historical significance, but Only few units of this handmade bike are available at the advanced KIBS anti-lock brakes and even switchable engine with an excellent balance of rigidity. for the Ninja H2 this privilege to use the coveted symbol showroom. Quite literally, the Ninja H2 and H2-R are BUILT braking functions create the best possible environment to The quality of design and components does not end was granted. BEYOND BELIEF. The Ninja H2 and H2-R were developed enjoy the supercharged Ninja. here. In fact, it is just the start of the process which we refer With limited numbers of Ninja H2 machines available for with the crossover technologies of the Kawasaki Group, and at Kawasaki as “craftsmanship-led”. Each Ninja H2 and H2R is the 2015 season, order books are filling fast. The inevitable are hand-built by senior engineers. Equipped with a 998cc Technology showcase hand-built and created from start to finish in a dedicated talk is of both machines being seen in the very near future liquid cooled 4-stroke inline 4 cylinders supercharged Beyond its impressive performance, the Ninja H2 and area only for these machines at Kawasaki’s famous Akashi as Kawasaki icons. engine, which achieves a powerful acceleration never seen H2-R stand out as a technology showcase. A quick glance at factory in Japan. In an area of the facility set aside for con- Kawasaki ‘s dedication to providing “Fun to Ride” models before. The H2 combines two elements to offer a riding the specification sheets reveals a list of components and struction, a single person creates each supercharged is far from over. If anything, the Ninja H2 is a testament to excitement never before experienced. The first is the joy design that underpin the high quality approach to the cre- machine ensuring the highest levels of quality control. our commitment to continue challenging conventions, derived from sport riding, from being able to skillfully con- ation of these machines. In terms of firsts, there is a formi- Incorporating numerous craftsmanship details like specially searching for new technology in our ongoing effort to pro- trol a high performance machine -one of the greatest dable list including KYB AOS-II Air oil separate inverted manufactured fixings, new welding techniques for the vide enthusiasts with ever greater levels of riding exhilara- attractions of the Ninja motorcycle and the second is the 43mm front forks and dog ring transmission -both only pre- innovative trellis style chassis and the adoption of top end tion. The audience had an opportunity to pose beside the kind of intense acceleration that made the 1971 H2 a world- viously used on racing machines. Equally exquisite and quality Brembo braking and clutch operating components, new Ninja H2 and H2R at the showroom. Kudrin sees no quick fix for Russian economy

MOSCOW: The Russian economy will is over for the Russian economy. But results though there won’t be such a not start recovering from crisis for Kudrin, a rare critical voice in President big GDP contraction (as in the second another year, ex-finance minister Alexei Vladimir Putin’s Russia, offered a more quarter).” Kudrin said on Friday, forecasting more pessimistic view. “Companies will experience serious pain after the 1.9 percent contraction “The situation is not getting better difficulties for another half a year, up to in the first quarter of 2015. Analysts but is only getting worse in the second a year, I think until the second quarter expect the Russian economy to con- quarter,” Kudrin told journalists. “Over of 2016, and investments won’t start tract by 3.3 percent in the whole of the the coming year, we will see signs of a growing. And this means the economy year as it suffers from low oil prices and deteriorating situation through various won’t start to emerge from the crisis.” a weak rouble currency, coupled with symptoms.” “In the second quarter, the The Russian government sees the Western sanctions imposed over the GDP contraction will be bigger, while economy shrinking by 2.5 percent this conflict in Ukraine. in the third and fourth there will be a year after it grew by 0.6 percent in Russian officials have said the worst bigger decline in companies’ financial 2014. —Reuters Irish retail sales rise at fastest pace since crisis SHANGHAI: A construction worker takes a rest on a bench in Shanghai yesterday. — AFP DUBLIN: Irish retail sales volumes rose 11.9 percent in April Stockbrokers, adding that he would revise up his forecast Bulgarian CB chief compared with the same month a year ago, the fastest for 2015 consumer spending towards 2.5 percent from 1.8 annual rise since the financial crisis began as the econo- percent. “Overall, the pattern of retail sales in early 2015 my’s recovery broadened and gathered further pace. shows consumers sufficiently confident to spend on big- prepared to step down Ireland’s economy grew by 4.8 percent last year, its best ticket items such as cars and furniture but now also discre- performance since 2007 and the fastest growth in the EU tionary items.” as it rebounded from a debt crisis that forced the govern- April also represented the largest rise excluding car SOFIA: Bulgarian central bank gover- banking system following the collapse deputies back it.” ment into years of steep tax hikes and deep spending cuts. sales since retail sales began to slowly recover in 2012, driv- nor Ivan Iskrov said yesterday that he of Corporate Commercial Bank last Iskrov’s second six-year term ends in Retail sales grew 0.5 percent month-on-month but en by an 11.6 percent rise in department store sales and an was ready to step down if there was year. “GERB party has nominated a October. He has said several times that excluding car purchases, which rose sharply in the first over 4 percent rise in food, beverages, tobacco and other enough support in parliament for his well-prepared candidate with serious he is ready to tender his resignation quarter, volumes were up 3.1 percent from March, Central retail sales. Bar sales were also up 1.4 percent year-to-date- successor. The ruling GERB party has experience in finance,” Iskrov told earlier if there is a political consensus Statistics Office data showed on Thursday. “Clearly, a rapid the first annual increase in almost a decade, while only one nominated Dimitar Radev, senior econ- reporters on the sidelines of an IMF about who should succeed him, but recovery in Irish household spending is now underway,” sector- books, newspapers and stationery-has declined so omist with the International Monetary forum in Sofia. “It is not important this is the first time he has spoken said Conall Mac Coille, chief economist at Davy far in 2015. —Reuters Fund, to take over the central bank whether I approve of the nomination, about the matter since Radev’s nomi- post in a bid to restore trust in the what is important is that enough nation. —AFP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 BUSINESS

KSE stocks see-saw under speculative trading

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange KSX-15 Index swam against the cur- increase, as a result to the speculative In addition, the market cap for recorded 4.59 percent loss. points with a 0.06 percent decrease. (KSE) ended last week in the red zone. rent, recording a slight growth by the operations that concentrated on the Kuwait Stock Exchange reached by On the other hand, last week’s The Price Index closed at 6,314.83 end of the session due to the random small-cap stocks, while the Weighted the end of last week around KD 27.71 Sectors’ Indices highest gainer was the Insurance sec- points, down by 0.28 percent from purchasing operations that concen- and KSX-15 indices continued its billion, decreasing by 0.59 percent Six of KSE’s sectors ended last tor, achieving 2.28 percent growth the week before closing, the trated on some blue-chips stocks. On decline in light of the continued sell- compared to its previous week level, week in the red zone, while the other rate as its index closed at 1,138.41 Weighted Index decreased by 0.64 the next session, the three market ing pressures on some leading stocks. whereas it reached KD 28.87 billion six recorded increases. The Industrial points. Whereas, in the second place, percent after closing at 420.97 points, indicators decreased in an effect to By the end of the week session, the then. On the annual level, the listed sector headed the losers list as its the Technology sector’s index closed whereas the KSX-15 Index closed at the continued selling pressures in Weighted and KSX-15 indices were companies cap recorded a decline by index declined by 1.12 percent to end at 934.86 points recording 1.20 per- 1,011.32 points, down by 0.56 per- controlling the trading activity, able to realize good increase support- 0.97 percent from its value at end of the week’s activity at 1,117.09 points. cent increase. The cent. Furthermore, last week’s aver- Telecommunications sector came in age daily turnover increased by 18.18 third as its index achieved 0.78 per- percent, compared to the preceding cent growth, ending the week at week, reaching KD 16.68 million, 635.86 points. whereas trading volume average was 208.71 million shares, recording an Sectors’ activity increase of 59.58 percent. The Real Estate sector dominated a The stock market indicators closed total trade volume of around 419.71 with mixed losses, affected by the million shares changing hands during speculative trading activity’s control last week, representing 40.22 percent over the market trading behavior of the total market trading volume. among concentration on the small- The Financial Services sector was sec- cap stocks in particular, as such spec- ond in terms of trading volume as the ulations contribute to the stocks’ sector’s traded shares were 39.05 per- prices increase and its realized gains, cent of last week’s total trading vol- thereafter the quick profit collection ume, with a total of around 407.50 operations come to erase such gains. million shares. Also, the stock market recorded its On the other hand, the Financial losses despite the improvement in Services sector’s stocks were the high- the liquidity level during the last week est traded in terms of value; with a compared to the week before, how- turnover of around KD 21.70 million ever still witnessing fluctuation within or 26.02 percent of last week’s total relatively weak levels. despite the noticeable increase in the ed by the purchasing operations that year 2014, whereas it reached KD The Real Estate sector was second on market trading value. The Real Estate Moreover, the stock market wit- trading activity, especially the trading included some large-cap stocks, espe- 27.98 billion. the losers’ list, which index declined sector took the second place as the nessed in its first weekly session some volume which recorded a growth of cially in the Technology and As far as KSE annual performance, by 0.95 percent, closing at 1,043.64 sector’s last week turnover was variance in its indicators’ closings, more than 71 percent compared to Telecommunication sectors, which the price index ended last week points, followed by the Oil & Gas sec- approx. KD 18.58 million representing whereas the Price and Weighted the previous session. contributed to lightening its weekly recording 3.38 percent annual loss tor, as its index closed at 966.45 points 22.28 percent of the total market trad- indices declined as a result to the sell- On Tuesday and Wednesday’s ses- losses, however the Price Index could compared to its closing in 2014, at a loss of 0.87 percent. The Basic ing value. — Prepared by the Studies & ing operations executed on some sions, only the Price Index was able to not continue its upward direction, while the weighted index decreased Materials sector was the least declin- Research Department, Bayan small and large-cap stocks, whilst close in the green zone with limited ending the session in the red zone. by 4.08 percent, and the KSX-15 ing as its index closed at 1,094.07 Investment Co.

Greece, growth worries keep cap on Wall Street

NEW YORK: Another volatile week marked by “The fact that Lagarde yesterday indicated dence,” said Chris Low of FTN Financial. After the distrust over the US growth rebound and that there is the potential for Greece leaving first quarter contraction, he said, “it’s difficult to Greece’s debt talks prevented US markets from the euro-zone, that’s on the mind on investors, believe in a rebound when we continue to see locking in recent record highs. and ahead of the weekend, this is causing this weakness in April and May.” Tech stocks brooked most of the selling pres- decline,” said Peter Cardillo of Rockwell Global A slew of fresh data on May coming out in sure, with the Nasdaq Composite scoring a fresh Capital. the next week, including the jobs report and record Wednesday, but investors mostly saw For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial auto sales, could change that view if the num- more to worry about than reason to push Average lost 2.21 percent to 18,010.68 points. bers come in good. Tom Cahill of Ventura Wealth ahead. The broader S&P 500 slipped 0.88 percent to Management said the possibility that Greece That included a mix of economic data- 2,107.39. And the Nasdaq, which closed at a would not strike a deal with official creditors for strengthening in the housing market but weak- record 5,106.59 on Wednesday, also completed more funding and would default on its debt er consumer sentiment and a downturn in busi- the holiday-shortened week down, giving up keeps investors on edge. ness activity in the Chicago area-that failed to 0.38 percent to 5,070.03. “Last time there was concern about Greece, show a clear break with the 0.7 percent eco- Even so, at those levels, stocks were still with- it was problematic for the US stock market,” he nomic contraction of the first quarter. in sight of their record highs. Wall Street said. In addition, after repeated hints and then showed its enthusiasm for more giant mergers But Cahill also added that Wall Street shares denials that a deal between Greece and its “troi- during the week: Charter Communication’s are priced on the high side now, and earnings ka” creditors on new financing was near, the $78.7 billion deal to buy Time Warner Cable, and growth has slowed. “The US has had a good run market week ended without a pact to give chipmaker Avago Technologies’ $37 billion since 2009. Valuations are probably on the high- Athens more funding that would allow it to takeover of Broadcom, the largest tech sector er side of fair value, if not slightly overvalued.” service its debts. Many took to heart the remark deal since the dot-com boom. But he added that the ability of investors to by International Monetary Fund chief Christine shift from one market to another keeps some of Lagarde that an exit by Greece from the euro- Confidence ‘nibbled into’ the froth off of US stocks. “As global investors, zone is “a potential.” That carried with it the But the economic data and Greece worries the lifeblood of a bull market is that we can look NEW YORK: The Wall Street subway stop on Broadway, in New York’s implied default on payments owed to the IMF overrode that fervor. “The week started on an from one market to the next. The US market Financial District. The US economy went into reverse in the first three and European Central Bank, and more turmoil optimistic note... but the data over the course of seems to be getting better and stabilizing, so months of this year as a severe winter and a widening trade deficit took a for the euro. the week has really nibbled into that confi- that’s good.” —AFP harsher toll than initially estimated. —AP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 BUSINESS Kuwait Airways’ privatization dilemma Al-Shall Weekly Economic Report

KUWAIT: In January 2008, a law to privatize the period between March 2014 and March amount in the end of December 2014, a quar- exchange rate for the Kuwaiti dinar against lion, or by about KD -3.544 billion, or -13.9 Kuwait Airways Corporation was published - 2015. Total value of installment loans scored terly growth rate by about 2.6 percent. Out of the US dollar was about 298.570 Kuwaiti fils percent. Oil export revenues declined from 6/2008- containing also a road map to about KD 8.347 billion, or 66 percent of the those deposits in their comprehensive defini- for each US dollar, a decrease by -2.3 percent about KD 30.790 billion, or 93.8 percent of enforce procedures within a specific period total value of personal facilities. An amount tion, i.e. including major financial institutions compared with the monthly average for total commodity exports in 2013 to about KD of time. Another law decree No 22 was issued of KD 2.814 billion there from, about 22.3 like thePublic Institution of Social Securities - December 2014 when it scored about 27.753 billion, or 93.1 percent of total com- in 2012 for the same purpose. Its justifica- percent of the total, went for the purchase of but does not include the Government- KD 291.893 fils per one US dollar. The Kuwaiti modity exports in 2014 (-9.9 percent). The tions contained shameful matters about risks, securities. Consumer loans amounted to 33.544 billion, 86.6 percent, belonged to pri- dinar has continued to decrease in value value of goods imports increased by 7.4 per- threats of rejecting receiving the aircraft of about KD 1.201 billion. Credit facilities to the vate sector clients. About KD 29.737 billion against the US dollar ever since the decline cent. Net investment income value in both the corporation, and rejecting the corpora- real estate sector amounted to about KD thereof, a rate of 88.7 percent, went to private of oil prices, and has lost about -5.88 per- public and private sectors went up by KD 453 tion aircraft insurance. Another law to priva- 7.975 billion, or 25.7 percent of the total, sector clients in KD and the equivalent of KD cent between the end of August 2014 and million, or 11.9 percent, from KD 3.795 billion tize the corporation was also issued in (about KD 7.889 billion in the end of 3.807 billion were in foreign currency to pri- the end of April 2015. in 2013 to approximately KD 4.248 billion in January 2014 bringing the laws for the same December 2014), a quarterly growth rate of vate sector clients too. 2014. purpose into three in six years. This shows about 1.1 percent, a growth rate of about 4.1 As for the average interest rates on cus- Balance of payments The Central Bank tables point to a few sig- rush and easiness in issuing laws without any percent during the period from March 2014 tomers’ time deposits, both in the Kuwaiti The Central Bank of Kuwait published pre- nificant numbers, such as workers’ remittances intention to respect any of them and without to March 2015. An amount of about KD 2.891 dinar and the US dollar, vis-a-vis the end of liminary figures on the balance of payments in 2014, which scored about KD 5.325 billion, feeling the loss of the laws credibility and billion, about 9.3 percent, went to trade sec- December 2014, the bulletin stated that it for 4102 which indicate that the current the equivalent of US$ 18.7 billion, compared respect and more importantly without tor (about KD 2.838 billion in the end of continued its very slight decline on the KD account surplus scored about KD 15.140 bil- to about KD 4.482 billion in 2013. In contrast, believing in any declared goal as if the pur- December 2014), about KD 1.902 billion went deposits, but picked up its slight rise on the lion, approximately $53.2 billion, represent- total capital transfers received compensation pose was to deprive the public administra- for the construction sector, 6.1 percent, US dollar deposits by 3.2 percent on the 12- ing a noticeable decline by KD -5.07 billion, declined to about KD 1.136 billion in 2014, tion of any confidence balance. (about KD 1.906 billion in the end of month deposits, the difference in the average or -25.1 percent, below 2013. The Central including some KD 14 million paid by the pub- The week before last, the Minister of December 2014), about KD 1.735 billion went interest rates on customers’ time deposits is Bank has adjusted 2013 figures slightly lic sector and KD 1.214 billion received by the Communications turned 180 degrees and for industry sector, about 5.6 percent, (about still in favor of the Kuwaiti dinar in the end of downwards putting the surplus at KD 20.210 private sector and KD 64 million paid by the announced the Government’s approval to KD 1.743 billion in the end of December the two periods. It scored about 0.460 point billion instead of KD 20.316 billion, i.e. with private sector, via-a-via 1.273 billion in 2013, keep KAC as national carrier. This means revo- 2014), and for the financial institutions -other for 1-month deposits, about 0.512 point for adjustment rate of approximately -0.5 per- including some KD 17 million paid by the pub- cation of the privatization draft by returning than banks- they scored about KD 1.353 bil- 3-month deposits, about 0.582 point for 6- cent. The current account consists of bal- lic sector. The private sector received about KD it to a corporation or a company currently lion, 4.4 percent, (about KD 1.412 billion in month deposits, and about 0.593 point for ances of goods, services and investment 1.340 billion and it paid KD 49 million in 2013. with a special majority, ie 75 percent or more the end of December 2014). 12-month deposits. The difference in the end income in the two sectors, the private and Presumably, Kuwait, through its public and than to the government. The bulletin also indicated that total of December 2014 was about 0.449 point for public, and current transfers for the two sec- private sectors, achieved surplus in its foreign To be fair, the duration for privatization to deposits at local banks’ scored about KD 1-month deposits, about 0.519 point for 3- tors. The commodity balance surplus (the dif- investments by approximately KD 16.584 bil- become effective was missing in the third pri- 38.756 billion, representing about 68.3 per- month deposits, about 0.591 point for 6- ference in the values of exports and com- lion (KD 20.433 billion in 2013). This surplus vatization Law -January 21, 2014- and has cent of total local banks liabilities, which in month deposits, and about 0.614 point for modity imports) declined from about KD includes portfolio investments, i.e. securities been connected with completing the rebuild- higher by about KD 990.1 million than its 12-month deposits. The monthly average 25.571 billion to approximately KD 22.027 bil- by about KD 11.867 billion and other invest- ing of its fleet, i.e. after 2022. That was a ments by about KD 4.717 billion. Summary major back down from the timing while it tables indicate that balance of payments retained the privatization principle vis-a-vis achieved a surplus by about KD 363 million in the text of Law 6/2008. The parliamentary 2014 vis-a-vis KD 957 million surplus in 2013. Financial Committee Rapporteur commend- The final reports that will cover all of 2015 will ed the change in the government’s position project a clearer image of real effects of the and said the change will not affect the entire weakened oil market. law but a change in equity percentages only. According to the prevailing law, this was 35 KIB financial results percent for the strategic partner, 40 percent Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced public subscription, 20 percent government, results of its operations for the first quarter of and 5 percent to employees plus a golden the current year, which indicate the bank share to the government. Now, the govern- achieved net profits after deducting taxes in ment’s share increased to 75 percent and the the amount of KD 5.8 million, up by KD whole privatization is about equities. After 759,000, or by 15 percent, vis-a-vis KD 5.1 mil- this, another deputy declared that the fleet is lion in the same period 2014. This increase in completed when it reaches 35 aircraft which net profits is due to the increase in total opera- means employing 3,500 citizens, ie 100 tional incomes by a higher value than the rise employees per one aircraft. The Chairwoman in total expenditures. of the Corporation’s Board of Directors In details, the bank’s total operations announced recently that the corporation incomes increased by KD 1 million, or by 7 per- reduced its losses in 2014 to KD 33 million cent, to KD 15.7 million (KD 14.7 million in the (KD 67 million in 2013). No doubt that most same period 2014) due to the increase in the of it resulted from reducing costs including item of net investments incomes by KD fuel cost. 361,000 to KD 1.6 million (KD 1.3 million in the We know that the intention to transform same period 2014). Item of fees and commis- Kuwait into a transit center of passengers sions income rose by KD 357,000 to KD 2.7 mil- between east and west -like Qatar or UAE- lion (KD 2.3 million). Likewise, item of net does not exist. Neither its airport nor its financing incomes increased by KD 214,000 to openness to receive passengers does allow KD 10.9 million (KD 10.7 million in March that. Therefore, it is unlikely that KAC will 2014). transform to a part of the State’s project like Total operations expenditures increased by the Emirates, Ittihad or the Qatari. We also a lower value than the rise in total operations know that there has been no dramatic incomes, by KD 305,000, or by 6 percent, to change in the administrative capabilities of KD 5.4 million (KD 5.1 million in the same peri- the public sector and the destination of KAC, od of 2014). Item of staff costs increased by the national carrier, is the same destiny when KD 735,000 and scored KD 3.4 million (KD 2.6 the government wrote an interpretation or million in the same period last year). While the explanatory memorandum to its privatization item of general and administrative expenses decree in 2012 which contained criticism to and depreciation item dropped by KD its conditions tougher than others. We also 430,000 to KD 2 million (KD 2.4 million in the know that the struggle for jobs has started same period last year). Total percentage of and employment quotas will be similar to total operational expenses to total operations quotas of tourist treatment abroad granted incomes scored 34.2 percent (34.6 percent to ministers, deputies, or influential people. If during the first three months in 2014). Item of the Corporation’s current senior Management total provisions dropped by about KD 72 resists this, it will change in the appropriate thousand, or by 1.7 percent, to KD 4.2 million time when the government feels the necessi- (KD 4.3 million). This explains the rise in the ty of preference or comparison and the rise of net profit margin which scored 40.8 percent the political price to keep it. (40.4 percent in the same period 2014). The KAC privatization project is 22 years The bank’s financial statements indicate old since it occurred in a study for the World that the bank’s total assets increased by KD Bank issued in 1993. Until one year ago, its 3.3 million or by 0.2 percent to KD 1.666 bil- fleet comprises 17 aircraft half of which do lion (KD 1.663 billion in the end of 2014). Total not operate and the second half has expired assets increased by KD 160.7 million, or by or almost. Its monthly losses score KD 5.5 mil- 10.7 percent if compared with its amount in lion. After this bad history, a decision is made the same period 2014, which was worth KD to return it to the government administration 1.505 billion. Item of financing receivables after allocating KD 1.2 billion as capital. The increased by KD 15.1 million, or by 1.4 per- entire accomplishment over 22 years was cent, to KD 1.088 billion (65.3 percent of total about completing its transformation from a assets) versus KD 1.073 billion (64.5 percent of corporation to a company last April. This bad total assets) in the end of 2014. It rose by 12.6 history is supposed to strip it from the percent, or by KD 121.4 million, compared to national carrier title. Affiliation to the home- KD 966.3 million (64.2 percent of total assets) land is an attribute that bestows pride. The in the same period 2014. major dilemma is that the government after Item of dues from banks and financial 22 years failed to execute a minor task such institutions decreased by KD 5.2 million, or by as privatizing an airline during which it failed 1.2 percent, to KD 417.6 million (25.1 percent to manage it and then returned to square of total assets) versus KD 422.8 million (25.4 number one, ie continuing what the corpora- percent of total assets) in the end of 2014 tion was 22 years. Doesn’t that make us con- while it rose by 8.2 percent, or by KD 31.8 mil- cerned with the country future?! lion compared with KD 385.8 million (25.6 percent of total assets) in the same period Financial and Monetary Statistics 2014. They increased by KD 149 million, or by In its monthly monetary statistics bulletin 11.7 percent a growth rate, if compared with for March 2015, published on its website, the the total in the end of the first quarter of last Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) states that the year. balance of total public debt instruments at Analysis of the financial statements calculat- the end of March 2015 maintained its level at ed on annual basis indicates that all bank finan- KD 1.587 billion which is the same since cial indexes scored increases compared with August 2014. Instruments of public debt the same period 2014. Return on average equi- comprise the treasury bonds, longer-term, ties relevant to bank shareholders (ROE) with a balance of KD 1.587 billion since increased to 9.8 percent (9.0 percent). Likewise, August 2014; the treasury bills with a zero the return on average capital (ROC) also balance (since July 2012). The average inter- increased to 22.5 percent (19.5 percent). Return est rate on treasury bonds, for one year term on average assets (ROA) also increased to 1.4 was 1 percent (since August 2012), and for percent (1.3 percent). EPS scored 6.2 fils (5.4 two years term was 1.125 percent. Local fils). (P/E) scored 9.9 times -improved- versus banks captured 98.7 percent of the total pub- 13.9 times. Due to the rise in (EPS) by 15 per- lic debt instruments (98.4 percent at the end cent from its level on 31 March 2014, while the of December 2014). Thus, total local public share price decreased by 18 percent from its debt scored about KD 1.587 billion, about 3.2 level on 31 March 2014. (P/B) scored about 1.1 percent, of nominal gross domestic product times (1.4 times in the same period last year). (GDP) for the year 2014, estimated at about KD 49.9 billion. The Weekly Performance of KSE The CBK bulletin states that total credit The performance of Kuwait Stock facilities for residents offered from local Exchange (KSE) for the last week was mixed, banks scored about KD 31.078 billion, about where the indices of the trade value, the trade 54.8 percent of total local banks’ assets, a rise volume, and number of transactions show an by about KD 326.9 million above their value increase, while the general index shows a in the end of December 2014, a quarterly decrease. AlShall Index (value weighted) growth rate by about 1.1 percent. Total per- closed at 413.5 points at the closing of last sonal facilities scored about KD 12.645 billion, Thursday, showing a decrease of about 4.4 or 40.7 percent of total credit facilities (about points or about 1.1 percent compared with its KD 12.462 billion at the end of December level last week and it decreased by 30.5 points 2014), a quarterly growth rate of about 1.5 or about 6.9 percent compared with the end percent, and at growth rate of 8.9 percent for of 2014. BUSINESS SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Moderate growth for Bahrain ahead despite budget worries

NBK overview and outlook on Bahrain

KUWAIT: We expect growth in econom- Budget deficit GDP in 2015, on the back of lower oil reclassification (dotted red line on chart taken a bit of a hit in the final quarter of ic activity to slow down from 4.5 per- Bahrain is set to log in one of the export receipts. The deficit however is 6), business loan growth seems to be 2014, perhaps due to a rise in internal cent year-on-year (y/y)in 2014 to around largest budget deficits in the GCC expected to be short-lived. We forecast witnessing a gradual recovery. We tensions. Total commercial bank asset 2 percent in 2015, on flagging oil GDP region, with the country’s breakeven oil the balance to edge back on to positive expect business loan growth to contin- growth contracted by 1.6 percent y/y in growth and constrained non-oil sector price estimated at around $120 per bar- turf in 2016, on the back of higher oil ue to gradually recover, especially as February, as wholesale bank assets growth. Oil sector growth should decline on lower oil production and prices. Non-oil GDP growth remains vulnerable to internal political concerns. These con- cerns are somewhat weighing on busi- ness optimism, and hindering the potential for stronger gains in the finan- cial services sector (the biggest contrib- utor to the economy after oil), as well as the construction and tourism sectors. Against a meager economic recovery and low oil prices, concerns over Bahrain’s ability to finance its burgeon- ing fiscal deficits have been on the rise. In early February, S&P downgraded Bahrain’s long-term sovereign debt rat- ing from BBBto BBB-. Government debt has ballooned since 2009 and is expect- ed to stand at around 50 percent of GDP in 2015. rel, coupled with high levels of govern- prices and stronger growth in non-oil new or previously stalled projects come remained in decline. Growth in whole- ment spending. Any significant curtail- exports. to the fore. sale bank assets, which make up around Consumer price inflation ment in public spending is unlikely in Growth in the broad M2 money sup- 60 percent of total assets as of 2014, fell Headline inflation remained comfort- the near future. Public wages and subsi- Bank credit growth ply measure remained in recovery mode by 6 percent y/yin February. The more able in March at 2.2 percent, as ongoing dies (politically sensitive areas of spend- Credit growth witnessed a gradual in 2014. It averaged 7.2 percent y/y in domestically-orientated retail banks, gains in housing inflation were offset by ing) make up two-thirds of total govern- recovery throughout most of 2014. It is 2014, higher than 2013’s annual average however, continue to paint a more posi- lower food inflation. Housing inflation ment spending. Given the current politi- important to note that credit growth of 6.8 percent. (Chart 7.)M1 growth also tive picture: asset growth was up 5.2 was at 7.7 percent y/y and food inflation cal status quo, any major cuts in these has been distorted ever since the witnessed a healthy recovery in 2014, percent y/y in February. declined by 0.5 percent y/y, during the two areas could stir the pot. Central Bank of Bahrain reclassified averaging 6.4 percent y/y, higher than same period. Subdued economic activi- Consequently, with fiscal spending some of its financial institutions in May. 2013’s annual average of 4.8 percent. Market gains ty, low food inflation and a gradual forecast to remain high amid dwindling Making adjustments for the break in the The continued rise in money supply The Bahrain All ShareIndex contin- moderation in housing rent inflation will oil revenues, we expect the fiscal deficit data (shown by dotted line in charts 5 growth is indicative of the relatively ued to rally at relatively high levels at help keep the overall inflation rate to swell from around4 percent of GDP in and 6), credit growth was at around8 accommodative monetary policy. The the start of 2015, on reassurance that steady in the period ahead. We expect 2014 to around 15 percent in 2015. percent y/y in February. Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has main- business sentiment is slowly but surely the headline inflation rate to average Business loans growth, relative to the tained its one-week policy rate at 0.5 improving. Although the index recently around 3.0 percent in2015, slightly Current account balance growth in personal loans, appears to percent, slightly above the US Federal came off the highs it witnessed at the higher than the annual average figure of The current account is projected to have been more affected by the central Fund’s target rate of 0.25 percent. start of the year, it still remains at rela- 2.7 percent in 2014. post a deficit of around 2 percent of bank’s reclassification. Adjusting for the The banking sector appears to have tively high levels.

Vodafone Qatar picks Memac Ogilvy as lead integrated marketing agency

KUWAIT: Following an extensive review of value to the success of the brand.” local and regional marketing and advertis- Vodafone Qatar is part of one of the ing agencies, Vodafone Qatar selected world’s largest telecommunications groups, Memac Ogilvy & Mather as its lead integrat- Vodafone Group Plc, and is the holder of ed marketing agency of record. The Memac the second public mobile and fixed Ogilvy team will be responsible for plan- telecommunications networks and services ning, managing and implementing market- license in the State of Qatar. Vodafone ing and advertising campaigns in Qatar. Qatar switched on its mobile network on 1 The agency will assume responsibilities March 2009 and shortly after started deliv- effective 1 June 2015. ering a wide range of products and services Commenting on the appointment, for its clients. Maher Eldaly, Head of Brand & Marketing Memac Ogilvy is part of Ogilvy & Communication said: “When evaluating the Mather, one of the largest marketing and agencies that took part in the bid, we advertising networks in the world. Memac looked for a partner that mirrors our com- Ogilvy opened its office in Doha in 2012 mitment to Qatar and a partner that brings and provides the full slate of marketing a wealth of local knowledge with interna- services, leveraging Ogilvy’s strategic tools tional expertise. Memac Ogilvy has an out- and network of 450 offices worldwide. standing reputation for developing cre- Vodafone Qatar QSC (“Vodafone Qatar”), ative work that drives results and we look part of one of the world’s largest telecom- forward to working with the team to move munications group, the Vodafone Group, is closer to our objective of becoming one of the holder of the Second Public Mobile and the most admired brands in Qatar.” Fixed Telecommunications Networks and Eddie Moutran, CEO and Chairman of Services License in the State of Qatar. Memac Ogilvy & Mather commented on Vodafone Qatar switched on its mobile net- this great win and said: “We are delighted work on 1 March 2009 and shortly after to welcome Vodafone Qatar to our portfo- started delivering great value to its cus- lio of world-class brands in the region. This tomers with a range of exciting products new win builds on our agency’s strong and services. experience in the telecommunication Having built a world class converged IP industry. The Vodafone and Ogilvy brands network, Vodafone launched fibre-based have a longstanding history and we look consumer and enterprise fixed-line services forward to growing this partnership in commercially in October 2012. Vodafone’s DUBAI: Gul Khan, Deputy General Manager, Consumer Banking at Gulf Bank accepting the ‘Best Customer Service’ award from Banker Middle Qatar.” objective is to be one of the most admired East- Industry Awards held in Dubai. Samer Abboud, Managing Director, brands in Qatar and the Company is com- Memac Ogilvy & Mather Qatar said: “We mitted to providing world class telecom- are honored to have the opportunity to munications infrastructure to support work as the marketing partner for one of Qatar National Vision 2030. Effective Gulf Bank wins ‘Best Customer the most important brands in Qatar and January 2015, Vodafone Qatar has become the world.We look forward to the collabora- fully compliant with Islamic sharia practices tion with Vodafone Qatar and bringing throughout its business, including com- strategic and creative solutions that add mercial and financial operations. Service in Kuwait’ award Burgan Bank wins JP Morgan’s Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2015 2014 Quality Recognition Award KUWAIT: Gulf Bank has announced that it has Commercial Bank” and “Best Innovation in Retail Integrated Solutions, “Best Car Loan” and “Best KUWAIT: Burgan Bank yesterday a testament to Burgan Bank’s ability to won the prestigious ‘Best Customer Service in Banking” awards from International Banker, “Best Customer Service (Retail)” from Banker Middle announced that it has received the coveted achieve and perpetuate excellence in its Kuwait’ award from Banker Middle East Industry Customer Experience Overall Branch” from Ethos East. ‘Quality Recognition Award’ for the year financial services across the MENA region. Awards 2015. 2014 from JP Morgan. The award acknowl- JP Morgan has constantly recognized Commenting on winning the award, Vikram edges the bank’s consistent, high quality Burgan Bank’s operations excellence, a step Issar, General Manager, Consumer Banking at performance and standards in complete which further illustrates the bank’s leading Gulf Bank said: “It’s a great accomplishment and Turnaround as Bank of Cyprus range of USD funds transfer operations presence in the global financial services honor for Gulf Bank to receive this prestigious management and staff has maintained dur- market.” award and the recognition it represents. sees 29m euro Q1 profit ing the year. “On behalf the entire team at Burgan Winning this award is yet another testament of JP Morgan recognized the bank for Bank, I would like to thank JP Morgan for our hard work and dedication in presenting our NICOSIA: Bank of Cyprus, the east percent haircut on deposits above 100,000 achieving 99.7 percent straight-through recognizing our exceptional financial serv- customers with the best service possible, as well processing (STP) in MT103 category and ices, and to thank our employees in main- Mediterranean island’s largest lender, on Friday euros at BoC. as providing them with exceptional products posted a 29-million-euro ($32-million) post-tax The bank has since undergone major 99.98 percent in the MT202 category, thus, taining high quality performance and stan- which are tailored to the specific needs of the entitling Burgan Bank to the ‘Elite Quality dards for funds transfer operations.” added profit in the first quarter. Profit after tax attrib- restructuring, which included absorbing the market. utable to the owners of the bank compares good assets of the former Laiki Bank. Hourican Recognition Award’ in both categories. Gostuski. “We are also honored to have received the Burgan Bank was among the few banks Since 1997, JP Morgan has presented with a loss of 337 million euros in the last quar- said the adoption by parliament of controver- ‘Best Customer Service’ award from Banker ter of 2014. sial foreclosure legislation and insolvency across the MENA region to receive the Elite awards to select US dollar clearing clients Middle East Kuwait Product Awards 2014, which level of the award for both its treasury and that achieved a best in-class level of opera- BoC said it had reduced emergency liquidity framework is a “significant step” in enabling the we received earlier this year reflecting our excel- assistance (ELA) in Q1 by 500 million euros to bank to tackle bad loans and improve asset commercial activities. tional excellence. These awards are given to lence in customer service in 2014, as it further Commenting on the bank’s prestigious clients who achieve outstanding straight- 6.9 billion euros at March 31 2015, with a fur- quality. BoC said customer deposits totalled solidifies our position as a market leader in cus- ther reduction to 6.4 billion euros as of May 29. 13.611 billion euros at March 31, compared win, Adrian Gostuski, Burgan Bank Group’s through results by properly formatting tomer service. We will continue to maintain and Chief Operating Officer said: “This award is their SWIFT payments. “Depending on market conditions and with 13.169 billion euros at December 31 2014. enhance our processes related to customer serv- investor appetite, the bank will assess the pos- Loans in arrears for more than 90 days totalled ice in order to ensure we continue servicing our sibility of raising wholesale funding, with the 12.789 billion euros at customers as best as we can.” proceeds of such funding used to reduce ELA,” March 31, and accounted for 53 percent of The Banker Middle East Awards are held each CEO John Patrick Hourican said in a statement. gross loans. Loss from disposal/discontinued year to recognize businesses in the region that “The Cyprus economy is showing further signs operations for Q1 was 21 million euros, of have excelled in providing exceptional levels of of stabilization amidst a relatively unfavourable which a loss of 20 million euros was related customer service and innovation across a range external environment... recording its first quar- to the bank’s Russian operations. Underlining of sectors, from basic banking products to high- ter of positive economic growth following four- its comeback, the bank resumed trading on end investment services. teen consecutive quarters of negative econom- the stock exchange in mid-December after an Gulf Bank continually seeks to be innovative, ic growth,” he added. 18-month absence since the bailout, which to raise standards, and set the benchmark for In March 2013, Cyprus clinched a 10-billion- saw its larger depositors hit by a 47.5 percent banking excellence in the region. The bank is frequently honored with prestigious awards and euro ($13 billion) loan from the European haircut. Last August, BoC successfully raised 1 accolades’, most recently the bank won “Best Union and International Monetary Fund to bail billion euros from private investors, including Retail Bank in Kuwait” by The Asian Banker, “Best out its troubled economy and oversized bank- US billionaire Wilbur Ross who was voted in Retail Bank in Kuwait” and “Best Retail Customer ing system. Under the terms of the deal, the as vice chairman last week with former Service Bank in Kuwait” awards from government was required to close the island’s Deutsche Bank boss Josef Ackermann as the International Finance Magazine (IFM), “Best second-largest bank, Laiki, and impose a 47.5 new chairman.—AFP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 TECHNOLOGY After security scandal, a tech firm says it’s changing focus

SAN FRANCISCO: A Silicon Valley startup new company, JustVisual, that’s building similar products. Lenovo said it thought called “ad-injection” companies that interested in a particular item can take a says it’s shutting down operations and smartphone apps consumers can use to consumers would find that useful, but insert or replace ads on popular websites, picture with their smartphone and then shifting to a new business model after it identify plants or shop for clothes and critics called it intrusive and annoying. sometimes without the site owner’s use an app to find ads for similar items on was blamed earlier this year for turning furniture. What’s worse, experts said it used code knowledge. A report from Google this sale. It has four apps and is developing unwitting computer users into targets for “This was a change that was already in that severely compromised the encryp- month identified Superfish as a partici- others. annoying web ads - and hackers. the works,” Pinhas told The Associated tion used by websites to protect pass- pant in that industry, although Pinhas The company, which is based in Palo Facing lawsuits and an industry crack- Press Thursday. But he said it was acceler- words or account numbers that shoppers said Superfish software was used by oth- Alto, California, also hopes to make mon- down, Superfish co-founder Adi Pinhas ated by a firestorm that erupted three provide when making an online pur- er companies in ways that were difficult ey from licensing its software, which said he wants to find new uses for the months ago when researchers found a chase. to control. “It just got way too complicat- experts have praised for its tech prowess. company’s powerful “visual search” soft- worrisome security flaw in Superfish soft- The discovery prompted consumer ed,” he said. “We don’t believe any more As an example, Lee said companies might ware, which can recognize a picture and ware that came pre-installed on some lawsuits against Superfish and Lenovo, that this is the best way to bring visual use it to protect commercial trademarks search for similar images without relying laptop computers sold by Lenovo. which scrambled to remove the software. search to users.” by searching for counterfeit “knock-offs” on text labels. The program used Superfish’s visual Pinhas wouldn’t comment on the still- The new JustVisual company promises on e-commerce sites. JustVisual will fol- Pinhas said he’s closing Superfish and algorithms to identify objects people pending lawsuits. Superfish was also to be upfront about showing ads. Chief low industry standards for security and is promoting the technology through a viewed online and show them ads for rocked by a recent crackdown on so- Product Officer Kevin Lee said shoppers privacy, Lee said.—AP

Avago looks to grow with $37bn deal for chipmaker Broadcom

NEW YORK: Avago Technologies is $54.50, or 0.4378 shares of the new buying rival chipmaker Broadcom company’s stock. When the deal in a cash and stock deal worth closes, Broadcom shareholders will about $37 billion, vastly expanding own about 32 percent of the com- its lineup of products for the rapidly bined company. growing wireless device market at a Broadcom Corp.’s chips are used time when sales growth has other- in smartphones, tablets and other wise been tough to come by for devices. In July the company said it smaller chipmakers. would shut down is baseband unit, Hock Tan, Avago’s president and which made chips that control com- chief executive, says that the deal munication functions in mobile will make his company the third devices. The Irvine, California-based largest semiconductor maker in company eliminated about 2,500 terms of revenue and give it the jobs in the process, saying it want- most diversified communications ed to focus on the broadband, con- platform in the industry, adding nectivity and infrastructure mar- that there is very little overlap kets. between Avago and Broadcom’s Thursday’s deal is the latest and products. Tan said that the prolifer- largest in a series of deals for Avago ation of high-speed data services Technologies Ltd. A year ago Avago for wireless devices around the brought LSI Corp. for $6.6 billion. world has resulted in a jump in chip The move was intended to content per wireless device, as well strengthen Avago’s position in the as a surge in the amount of data enterprise storage market and traffic running through data cen- broaden its offerings. It later sold NEW YORK: Ross Ulbricht’s attorney Joshua Dratel (left) speaks as Lyn (center) and Kirk Ulbricht, parents of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, talk ters. LSI’s networking business to Intel with reporters outside the Federal Courthouse on Friday in New York. Ulbricht, the founder of the online marketplace for the sale of heroin, “We believe we are in the begin- Corp. for $650 million. Earlier this cocaine, LSD and other illegal drugs, was sentenced to life in prison.— AFP ning stages of enhanced network- month, Avago bought data and net- ing in the home as people use their working equipment maker Emulex wireless devices to connect to vari- for $606 million. Avago, which is ous entertainment, security and based in both Singapore and San Silk Road founder gets life comfort functions that are all driven Jose, California, reported $4.27 bil- by pervasive broadband access,” Tan lion in revenue in its latest fiscal said Thursday. year, which ended in November. for creating drug website “This acquisition will allow us to Broadcom had $8.43 billion in rev- access this trend more deeply.” The enue in 2014. Avago’s shares had combined company will be worth more than doubled over the last 12 $77 billion and is expected to post months and they reached an all- Judge cites 6 deaths from drugs brought on his site annual revenue of $15 billion. The time high of $144.82 on acquisition also is expected to Wednesday. Broadcom shares are NEW YORK: A San Francisco man who created illicit goods are sold than were available on Silk you created. ... It was a place with a lot of rules. If immediately boost Avago’s adjust- up 89 percent in the last year. the underground drug-selling website Silk Road Road. you broke the rules, you’d have all kinds of ed profits and save it $750 million Avago says it plans to fund the was sentenced Friday to life in prison by a judge Forrest said the sentence could show copy- things done to you.” who cited six deaths from drugs bought on his cats there are “very serious consequences.” She Prosecutors cited at least five deaths traced in costs on an annual run rate basis cash portion of the deal with a site and five people he tried to have killed. also ordered $183 million forfeiture. Prosecutors to overdoses from drugs bought on Silk Road, 18 months after the deal closes. combination of cash and $9 bil- US District Judge Katherine Forrest told 31- had not asked for a life sentence, saying only and two parents who lost sons spoke in court. Under the terms of the agreement, lion in new debt. The deal, which year-old Ross Ulbricht he was a criminal even they wanted substantially more than the 20-year Before the sentence was announced, a sniffling Avago will pay $17 billion in cash, has been approved by the boards though he doesn’t fit the typical profile - he has mandatory minimum. and apologetic Ulbricht told Forrest he’s a along with the equivalent of about of both companies, is expected to two collegiate degrees - and she brushed aside Ulbricht was convicted in February of operat- changed man who is not greedy or vain by 140 million Avago shares, which close in the first calendar quarter his efforts to characterize the business as merely ing the site for nearly three years from 2011 until nature. were worth about $20 billion when of 2016. By the end of the day, a big mistake. 2013. Prosecutors say he collected $18 million in “I’ve essentially ruined my life and broken the markets closed Wednesday. Avago shares rose 89 cents to “It was a carefully planned life’s work. It was bitcoins through commissions on a website con- the hearts of every member of my family and Broadcom shareholders will be close at $142.38 while Broadcom your opus,” she said. “You are no better a person taining thousands of listings under categories my closest friends,” he said. “I’m not a self-cen- able to trade each of their current shares fell 90 cents to close at than any other drug dealer.” Ulbricht’s 2013 like “Cannabis,” “Psychedelics” and “Stimulants.” tered sociopathic person that was trying to shares for either a cash payment of $56.25. — AP arrest shut down what prosecutors described as They said he brokered more than 1 million express some inner badness. I do love freedom. an unprecedented one-stop online shopping drug deals worth over $183 million while he It’s been devastating to lose it.” mall where the supply of drugs was virtually lim- operated on the site under the alias Dread Pirate His lawyer, Joshua Dratel, said he was “dis- itless, enabling nearly 4,000 drug dealers to Roberts - a reference to the swashbuckling char- appointed tremendously” by the sentence. expand their markets from the sidewalk to acter in “The Princess Bride.” Outside court, Ulbricht’s mother, Lyn, called cyberspace, selling drugs on a never-before- The judge said Ulbricht’s efforts to arrange the war on drugs a failure and said two of the Apple buys a maker of seen scale to more than 100,000 buyers in mar- the murders of five people he deemed as threats victims in the case died during the four kets stretching from Argentina to Australia, from to his business was proof that Silk Road had not months that authorities investigated but did the United States to Ukraine. become the “world without restrictions, of ulti- not shut down the website. His hands folded real world software The government said in court papers that mate freedom” that he claimed he sought. before him, Ulbricht was stoic as the sentence Ulbricht left a blueprint that others have fol- Ulbricht also is charged in Baltimore federal was announced. As he left the courtroom, he lowed by establishing new “dark markets” in court in an attempted murder-for-hire scheme. carried with him photographs of those who SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has virtual-reality products. sophisticated spaces of the Internet that are “You were captain of the ship, Dread Pirate died as a result of drugs purchased on Silk bought a company that makes Augmented reality can add hand- hard to trace, where an even broader range of Roberts,” Forrest said. “It was a world with laws Road. — AP augmented-reality software, drawn sketches, navigational which adds information or images directions, historic video or com- to real-world scenes when viewed puter-generated, three-dimen- through a special headset or even sional images to a real-world a smartphone camera. scene. Virtual reality can make Google working with Levi It’s the latest sign that major viewers feel as if they are tech companies see big potential immersed in an artificial world. for products that let users view Apple on Thursday confirmed Strauss to make smart clothes the world with extra features the purchase of Munich-based added by technology. Apple, Metaio for an undisclosed sum but SAN FRANCISCO: Google announced Friday that it Google, Facebook and Microsoft did not say what it plans to do is working with iconic US jean maker Levi Strauss are all working on augmented- or with the technology. — AP to make clothing from specially woven fabric with touch-screen control capabilities. The Internet titan used its annual developers conference in San Francisco to reveal its so-called Project Jacquard and to spotlight Levi Strauss as its first partner. Named after a Frenchman who invented a type of loom, Project Jacquard is in the hands of a small Google team called Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP), which is different from the Google (x) lab that develops big-vision innovations such as self-driving cars. “We are enabling interactive textiles,” Emre Karagozler of ATAP said as the smart fabric was shown off in an area set up to look like cloth com- ing out of a loom. “We do it by weaving conductive threads into fabric.” The special threads can be woven into a wide array of fabrics, and be made to visually stand out or go unnoticed depending on designers’ wishes. Conductivity can be limited to desired parts of fab- ric or spread across entire cloth. SAN FRANCISCO: People touch specially woven Project Jacquard fabric, in the hands of a small “It is stretchable; it is washable,” Karagozler said Google team called Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP), to control lights or computer as people controlled lights or computer screens screens during a demonstration at Google’s annual developers conference in San Francisco, with finger strokes on a blue cloth covering a table California on Friday. — AFP in the display area behind him. Conductive yarn is connected to tiny circuits, no cally present in their environment while main- “It is just like normal fabric.” bigger than jacket buttons, with miniaturized elec- taining a digital connection,” said Levi Straus’s Project Jacquard makes it possible to weave tronics that can use algorithms to recognize touch- head of global product innovation Paul touch and gesture interactivity into any textile es or swipes, ATAP said. Dillinger, who took part in a Google presenta- using standard, industrial looms, according to The data can be sent wirelessly to smart- tion at the gathering. “The work that Google Google. Anything involving fabric, from suits or phones or other devices, enabling actions such and Levi’s are embarking upon with Project dresses to furniture or carpet, could potentially as making phone calls or sending messages Jacquard delivers an entirely new value to con- SAN FRANCISCO: A Google employee gives a demonstration of Android Pay on a have computer touch-pad style control capabilities with brushes of fabric. “In our hyper-digital sumers with apparel that is emotional, aspira- phone at Google I/O 2015.—AP woven. world, people constantly struggle to be physi- tional and functional.” — AFP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Immunotherapy targeting several cancers: Study

CHICAGO: Immunotherapy, which has shown ical trials. “With these trials, we’re rapidly moving worldwide each year, said Anthony El-Khoueiry, that immunotherapy will change the way we treat remarkable success against advanced melanoma past the era in which immunotherapies are seen professor of medicine at the university of head and neck cancer,” he added. He said two skin cancers, is now being used to target other as breakthroughs for melanoma alone,” she added. Southern California in Los Angeles, which led the phase III studies were underway to evaluate the cancers that are tough to treat. The results of sev- “Remarkably, these drugs are proving effective in study. Nivolumab works by neutralizing a protein treatment pembrolizumab, comparing it to stan- eral clinical trials were presented on the opening other cancers where practically no other treat- called PD-1 found in tumor cells. dard treatment in patients with a recurrent day of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s ments work. Just as important, it’s possible that The protein makes the rogue cells invisible to metastatic cancer of the head and neck. (ASCO) annual conference in Chicago on Friday. we’ll be able to pinpoint, in advance, which the immune system. Underscoring that the anti- Additionally, the nivolumab antibody prolonged Results show early, limited successes in patients are the best candidates for these thera- body is safe for sick people, El-Khoueiry said pre- the life of patients with even the most widespread immunotherapy compared to conventional cancer pies.” liminary data were promising. Another clinical test lung cancer. Among 582 patients with advanced treatments such as chemotherapy in the treat- with the antibody pembrolizumab (Keytruda) non-small cell lung cancer who were treated with ment of diseases such as metastatic cancers of the Liver, head and neck cancers from Merck’s US laboratory also targets the PD-1 nivolumab, 19.2 percent saw their tumors shrink liver, head or neck as well as against the most A small, phase I clinical trial with 42 patients protein in cancerous cells. It was said to be prom- compared to 12.4 percent in the control group common type of lung cancer, known as “non-small suffering from advanced liver cancer, presented ising in cancers of the head and neck. Out of 132 treated with chemotherapy. cell.” Typically, tumors exploit certain weaknesses Friday at the conference, showed a reduction of patients, 57 percent had a reduction in their Survival rates increased by more than 30 per- in immune cells to block their attacks or to appear more than 30 percent in tumors in 42 percent of tumor and in some cases it disappeared altogeth- cent, even double in some patients. “This is the invisible to the body’s natural defenders. But participants with the nivolumab (Opdivo) anti- er. first phase III study to show that immunotherapy immunotherapy can harness the power of the body from the US laboratory Bristol-Myers Squibb, is effective against non-squamous cell (non-small immune system so it is trained to attack cancer. In compared to two percent in the control group Twice as effective cell lung cancer),” said Luis Paz-Ares, medical pro- some cases, immunotherapy has been shown to being treated by conventional chemotherapy. “The efficacy we saw was remarkable pem- fessor at the University Hospital of Madrid, which completely eradicate cancer. But it doesn’t work “While we have to verify this early signal in brolizumab seems to be roughly twice as effec- led the study. Researchers also presented Friday a for everyone. larger studies, this is one of the first signs that tive, when measured by response, as our only tar- small clinical study that identified a genomic “The field of targeted immunotherapy gets immunotherapy with immune checkpoint geted therapy cetuximab,” said Tanguy Seiwert, a marker called MMR (mismatch repair deficiency) more exciting every year,” said Lynn Schuchter, an inhibitors will have a role in the treatment of liver professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, that allows scientists to predict the efficacy of the ASCO specialist who on Friday presented four clin- cancer,” which kills more than 600,000 people a co-author of the study. “We have high hopes pembrolizumab (Keytruda) antibody. — AFP

Controversial ads ignite abortion debate in Chile

SANTIAGO: The video shows a woman women use the drug misoprostol, buy- climbing a stairwell, her belly visibly ing it on the black market, to end first- pregnant, as she offers suggestions: trimester pregnancies. Others undergo Make sure there are no security cameras. conventional abortions in secret. Those Be careful not to look down or you who can afford to travel seek abortions might regret it. She tumbles backward as in neighboring Argentina or beyond. the screen goes black. “When you reach Nelly Milad flew to Cuba in 2004 to end the bottom everything will be OK,” she an unviable pregnancy. “I’ve felt so much says. impotence, frustration and anger. You The video is one of a series of mock feel so left behind by a medical team abortion tutorials, part of a public cam- that can’t help you even when they paign urging Chile to allow women to morally want to, because they fear end pregnancies in cases of rape or they’ll be thrown into jail,” Milad said. medical complications. It would be a Andrea Quiroga, an accountant, was radical change for Chile, one of only four newly married in 2010 when she learned countries that prohibit all abortion, her 11-week-old fetus would not survive. according to the New York-based Center Nevertheless, the law required her to for Reproductive Rights, though a hand- continue the pregnancy until the ful of others are so restrictive that they unborn girl died at 26 weeks and doc- have de facto bans. The videos are delib- tors were allowed to induce delivery. erately dark and disturbing, appearing to show pregnant women throwing Morning-after pill themselves into traffic or thrusting their “It was so brutal,” she said. “I had to stomachs onto fire hydrants. Released give birth to my daughter and see her last month, the videos organized by bleeding in my arms. I don’t think any- Miles, a non-governmental group, aim- one should have to go through that ing to rally support for President because it stays with you the rest of Michelle Bachelet’s attempt to ease the your life.”Bachelet, a physician and for- abortion ban. mer head of UN Women, the agency for “Clandestine abortions are carried gender equality, was scolded by con- out in Chile and abortions will continue servative politicians and even some with or without politicians or a law,” allies in 2006 when, during her first Miles director Claudia Dides said. “What term, she legalized distribution of the we want is for abortions to be safe.” The morning-after pill. Her new proposal debate comes as Chile, one of Latin would allow abortion for cases of rape, America’s most socially conservative a pregnancy that endangers a woman HOUSTON: Cars sit in floodwaters along Interstate 45 after heavy overnight rain flooded parts of the highway. —AP photos countries, grapples with shifting views and situations when a fetus is unviable. on once-taboo issues. The mostly Roman It is expected to go before lawmakers Catholic country began to allow divorce in the next few months and likely will in 2004. Earlier this year, Congress recog- face strong opposition even though World going through month nized civil unions for gay couples and, Bachelet supporters control Congress. recently, a pilot program in Santiago har- “The reasons to interrupt a pregnan- vested the country’s first legal medical cy keep expanding and we’re going to of extreme, strange weather marijuana. reach an abortion a la carte,” said Jorge Generational shift Sabag, a lawmaker for the opposition The changing attitudes mark a gener- Christian Democratic Party. The ‘Mother Nature keeps throwing us crazy stuff’ ational shift, as young people born after Catholic archbishop of Santiago, the 1973-1990 military dictatorship Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati, has urged WASHINGTON (AP) - Even for a world get- come of age. The trend has accelerated Chileans to protect the unborn. In a ting used to wild weather, May seems stuck since a wave of student protests recent statement, Chilean bishops said on strange. Torrential downpours in Texas demanding educational reform began in that there is no justification for so- that have whiplashed the region from 2011 and in the wake of Catholic priest called “therapeutic” abortions when a sex-abuse scandals that have provoked woman’s health is at risk and that “in no drought to flooding, a heat wave that has questioning of church doctrine. In 2013, instance does it help heal traumatic killed more than 2,000 people in India, then-President Sebastian Pinera came moments.” Most Chileans appear to record 91-degree readings in Alaska, of all under fire when he praised a pregnant think otherwise. and a drought taking hold in the East. 11-year-old girl for her “depth and matu- A poll released last year said 70 per- “Mother Nature keeps throwing us crazy rity” after she said in a TV interview that cent support abortion in cases of rape stuff,” Rutgers University climate scientist she wanted to keep the baby, the prod- and slightly more for unviable preg- Jennifer Francis says. “It’s just been one uct of a rape by her mother’s partner. A nancies or when a woman’s health is at thing after another.” Jerry Meehl, an recent discussion on abortion at risk. The survey by Centro de Estudios extreme-weather expert at the National Santiago’s Diego Portales University Publicos questioned 1,442 people Center for Atmospheric Research, points drew a packed audience, with many stu- between July and August and had an out that May is usually a pretty extreme dents forced to sit on the floor. error margin of 3 percentage points. month, with lots of tornadoes and down- “As a country, we are behind,” said One young woman, who used miso- pours. Even so, he says, this has been “kind Fernanda Saavedra, a student who prostol to terminate an unplanned of unusually intense.” The word “stuck” pro- attended. “We need to evolve and think pregnancy in January, said such deci- vides one possible explanation. more about women.” Chile legalized sions should be left to women. She Francis, Meehl and some other meteorol- abortion for medical reasons in 1931, insisted on not being quoted by name ogists say the jet stream is in a rut, not some 18 years before it allowed women to keep her family from learning of her moving nasty weather along. The high- to vote. But during the dictatorship of abortion. “I’d tell every woman who speed, constantly shifting river of air 30,000 Gen. Augusto Pinochet, abortion was wants to abort or has aborted in Chile feet above Earth normally guides storms banned under all circumstances. — AP that there’s nothing to be ashamed of, Today, women found guilty of having nothing to feel guilty about. Our bod- around the globe, but sometimes splits and abortions face prison terms of up to five ies belong to us and it’s our decision,” comes back together somewhere else. A years. Still, an estimated 120,000 illegal she said. “Most politicians and priests stuck jet stream, with a bit of a split, explains the extremes in Texas, India, BHUBANESWAR: An Indian boy drinks water collected from a government water supply tap at abortions are performed every year, are men. So why should they get to say an impoverished settlement on a hot summer day. according to the Miles group. Most anything about this?” — AP Alaska and the US East, but not the typhoons, Francis says. University of Georgia meteorology profes- ly records for drought, he says. Climate change sor Marshall Shepherd. El Nino is known to change the weather Other possible factors contributing to As bad as the Texas flooding has been, worldwide, often making things more May’s wild weather: the periodic warming the heat wave in India has been far worse - extreme. This El Nino is itself weird. It was of the central Pacific known as El Nino, cli- in fact, the world’s fifth-deadliest since long predicted but came far later and mate change and natural variability, scien- 1900, with reports of the 100-degree-plus weaker than expected. So experts dialed tists say. Texas this month has received a heat even buckling roads. And it’s a conse- back their forecasts. Then El Nino got record statewide average of 8 inches of rain quence of the stuck jet stream, according stronger quickly. Some scientists have the- and counting. Some parts of the Lone Star to Francis and Weather Underground mete- orized that the jet stream has been chang- State and Oklahoma have gotten more orology director Jeff Masters. When climate ing in recent years because of shrinking than a foot and a half since May 1. scientists look at what caused extreme Arctic sea ice, an idea that has not totally The two states have gone from excep- events - a complex and time-consuming been accepted but is gaining ground, tional drought to flooding in just four process that hasn’t been done yet - heat Shepherd says. weeks. Texas state climatologist John waves are the ones most definitely con- Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist at Nielsen-Gammon attributes the heavy rain- nected to global warming, Shepherd says. Texas Tech University, likens what’s hap- fall to an unusually southern fork in the jet pening to a stewpot: Natural climate fluc- stream, a stuck stationary front and El Nino, Monthly records tuations such as El Nino go into it. So do and says the downpours have probably The stuck jet stream has kept Alaska on jet stream meanderings, random chance, been made slightly worse by climate bake, with the town of Eagle hitting 91, May being a transition month, and local change. For every degree Celsius the air is the earliest Alaska has had a temperature variability. Then throw in the direct and warmer, it can hold 7 percent more mois- pushing past 90, Masters says. And on the indirect effects of climate change. “We ture. That, Nielsen-Gammon says, “is sup- other end of the country, New York; know that the stew has an extra ingredi- SANTIAGO: Paola Dragnic poses for a photo as her children run on a playground plying more juice to the event.” While it is Boston; Hartford, Connecticut; Albany, ent,” Hayhoe says, referring to climate in the background. Because she had a high-risk pregnancy due to an unviable too early to connect one single event to New York; Providence, Rhode Island; and change. “That ingredient is very strong. fetus, her pregnancy was interrupted at a clinic. Her two children were born after man-made warming, scientific literature Concord, New Hampshire, all have Sometimes you add one teaspoon of the her abortion. — AP shows “that when it rains hard, it rains received less than an inch of rain this wrong ingredient and boy, it can take your harder than it did 20 to 30 years ago,” says month and are flirting with setting month- head off.” — AP SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Fossils of an unknown beaver species found

GRANTS PASS, Oregon: A fossilized skull and teeth from Carnegie Museum. University of Oregon paleontologist a newly described species of beaver that lived 28 million Samantha Hopkins said in an email it will be exciting to years ago have been unearthed in eastern Oregon. The analyze the find in an evolutionary framework. “While fossils worked their way out of the soil within a mile of the there is relatively little castorid (beaver species) diversity visitor center at the John Day Fossil Beds National today, there are hundreds of species (many of which are Monument, said the monument’s paleontologist, Joshua really important members of their faunal communities) in Samuels. The find is significant, he said, because unlike the fossil record of the Northern Hemisphere, and a better the other species of ancient beavers found at the monu- understanding of their diversity and evolutionary rela- ment, this one appears related to the modern beaver, a tionships has a lot to tell us about processes driving mam- symbol of Oregon found on the state flag. The others all malian evolution over the last 40 million years,” she wrote. went extinct. The species is named Microtheriomys bre- Samuels said the age of the beaver fossils was virhinus. It was less than half the size of a modern beaver deduced by their location between two layers of volcanic and related to beavers from Asia that crossed the Bering ash that have been dated from radioactive isotopes. land bridge to North America about 7 million years ago, “We’ve got badlands exposures here,” he said. “As they get Samuels said. It roamed what is now the monument dur- wet, whenever it rains or snows and the temperature ing the Oligocene period, about 30 million years after the heats or cools, the claystone these things are in shrinks dinosaurs, along with three-toed horses, a two-horned and swells. The bones are pushed out. The rock breaks rhinos, giant pigs, saber-tooths, rabbits and several apart. The fossils are exposed. This one just came out of species of dogs. the ground it was preserved in.” Fossils from nearly 100 This diagram provided by John Day Fossil Beds National Monument paleontologist Joshua Samuels The fossils, and those of 20 other rodent species, were species of mammals have been found on the monument, in May 2015 compares the size of a modern beaver, Castor, with a beaver that lived 20 million years described in the May 15 edition of the journal Annals of Samuels said. — AP ago in eastern Oregon. —AP

GOLETA: A worker removes oil from sand at Refugio State Beach. — AP Agencies defend oil spill response Majority of cleanup efforts left to volunteers

LOS ANGELES: On the afternoon of the largest coastal oil cies, from the Coast Guard to state emergency workers to unspoiled stretch of surf and sand. But that would soon turn Plains officials and emergency workers had gathered at a spill in California in 25 years, graduate student Natalie the Santa Barbara County Fire Department converged on to disappointment - several hours later he returned to the fire station near the site on the day of the spill to train for Phares quickly organized a volunteer bucket brigade to the site after the spill was discovered, but it took some time same spot to find what he called “globs and globs of oil.” that very emergency. Plains said in a statement that after clean a beach north of Santa Barbara. Seven hours after the to get ramped up. The following day, Tautrim saw people trying to mop up the release was confirmed, the company immediately acti- discovery of the spill, she was surprised to find her small the beach without protective gear - some were in shorts vated its emergency response plan and moved “critical crew alone on the sand a half-mile east of Refugio State Sensitive habitats and flip-flops. He didn’t see professional cleanup crews until resources” to the scene. “We train regularly for situations Beach, where the spill occurred. Aside from a couple boats The first wave of workers deployed booms in the water two to three days after the spill. “I believe it could have been such as this, hoping that they will never happen. However, skimming oil from the surface, she didn’t see any other to corral the oil slick and placed them along the shoreline to quicker, but that is me from the outside looking in,” he said. in a real event, no one is fully satisfied with the speed of cleanup effort. protect ecologically sensitive habitats. Others vacuumed up Steve Calanog, deputy on-scene coordinator for the response,” the company said. Sens Barbara Boxer and “It was disheartening,” she said. Using headlamps, the 10 oil from the site of the pipeline break. As more crews arrived Environmental Protection Agency, defended the early Dianne Feinstein, both Democrats, have called on federal volunteers filled 91 buckets in three-and-a-half hours. “As the next day, they began cleaning the oily sand and rocks response. “It’s easy to say it didn’t happen fast enough if you regulators to determine if Plains detected and reported the impressive as those 91 buckets looked, it didn’t make a on the beach. “We had people on the ground on day zero - don’t realize what it takes to respond to an oil spill,” he said. spill as quickly as possible. “These delays could have exacer- dent,” she said. Phares’ experience was echoed by others people who were actually physically doing things to prevent bated the extent of the damage to the environment,” the who witnessed the early aftermath of the May 19 spill that the worsening of the spill,” said Coast Guard Capt Jennifer More excuses than reasons senators wrote. sent up to 101,000 gallons of crude oil down a culvert and Williams. On Friday, about 600 workers were cleaning the beach, Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal was on onto the beach. An estimated 21,000 gallons went into the Williams said agencies had a playbook to follow includ- the pipeline company said. There is extensive preparation the site the morning after the spill, where oil-slicked waves Pacific and quickly spread. ing having a cultural monitor on site so workers don’t acci- and planning for potential oil spills along the California were crashing onshore and rocks were coated with black California’s US senators issued a statement Thursday call- dentally trample on artifacts. “You can’t simply go to Home coast, where a 1969 oil platform blowout and spill on the muck. Looking along a long stretch of beach, he saw a few ing the response insufficient and demanding Plains All Depot and get some buckets. If you do that, you’re not same stretch of shoreline helped spawn the modern envi- clusters of workers, numbering about a dozen or so in each American Pipeline explain what it did, and when, after fire- doing it the right way,” she said. Rancher Mark Tautrim head- ronmental movement. Plains response plan alone is over group. “When you consider the gravity of the situation, I did fighters discovered the leak from the company’s under- ed to the beach about 1 mile east of the pipeline break after 1,000 pages of detailed information on how to quickly and think of whether that was an adequate response or not,” ground, 24-inch pipe. A diverse range of government agen- learning of the spill and was relieved to encounter an methodically react. Carbajal said. — AP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

IARTCO opens first Indian art gallery in Kuwait

he IARTCO was born out of a We are opening the gallery on 4th desire to bring the contempo- of June 7pm by Sunil Jain, Trary Indian art and the artists Ambassador, of India to Kuwait. Also, through internet media to the world- the first exhibition is going to launch wide customers. Since 2011, we are on the same time with a group show organizing art exhibitions of eminent of 10 eminent artists work from India artists from India and Kuwait to cre- under the title MIND n MOODS. MV ate an awareness of different art and John is the CEO of IARTCO and Chaula culture. We have done two exhibi- Doshi is the operations head of India tions in Ahmadabad, one in Kolkotta office at Ahmadabad. in India. We have done two exhibi- We have opened an opportunity to tions in Kuwait, at Reham Gallery and all artists and art lovers to showcase Grand Avenue which could bring their works and buy the original almost 200 paintings of 35 artists paintings with artists authenticity from different parts of India and the certificate. Also we have collection of chief guest was Bose Krishnamachari, original paintings of eminent artists President of Kochi Muzris Binneale. from India where you can buy any- We started thinking of a professional time from the gallery. art gallery in Kuwait which can help We request all of your presence in to showcase the works of artists from the inauguration to visit the exhibi- ACK announces scholarship application period India as well as Kuwait. Finally we tion and a chance to buy original found a place of our own which our paintings of well-known artists from he Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) announces that the Private Universities Council (PUC) scholarship application period for high dream come true: The Kuwait art India in an affordable way as a special school graduates for 2015/2016 Fall semester, will start from the 31st of May till the 18th of June, 2015. To learn more details about foundation gallery. offer of the gallery opening day. Tthe scholarships, visit the PUC’s website: www.puc.edu.kw.

Icsk Khaitan invests senate - 2015

CSK Khaitan organized an imperial Investiture Karayil and other PAC Members, Principal and Vice- tered by the Principal K G Shirsath. their personality such that they become good citizens of Ceremony of elected members of school Senate on Principal. As a part of honoring high achievers in academics for this world. He also appreciated the team work of school IThursday, 14thMay, 2015. The program was kicked off The Investiture of school President, Vice-President, the year 2014-2015, ICSK Khaitan awarded the students staff in putting together a well-organized program. He with the Chief Guest Vijay Karayil, Secretary, BOT, ICSK sports captain, arts club secretary, assistant sports club with medals and certificates in the same ceremony. ended with his message as a gospel, “Work together and handing over flags to core senate members. It was super- secretary was done by the Chief Guest Vijay Karayil and it In his speech, Vijay Karayil congratulated the elected grow together.” seded by a majestic march past of senate members, was succeeded by the investiture of house captains and members of the senateand appreciated the democratic The songs sung by school choir and school senate house captains, assistant house captains and house pre- assistant house captains by PAC Members Farah, Reyana, procedure followed for the elections. He motivated the were veritably enthralling and inspiring. The ceremony fects to the school auditorium. The ceremony com- Nameera, Jithesh and Omana Kuttan respectively. The students with electrifying words about their duties as stu- came to an end with the vote of thanks proposed by menced with lightning of lamp by Chief Guest Vijay oath of office for the newly elected senate was adminis- dent leaders and further advised the students to develop school President Master Mohammed Mishal. Indian Nurses Federation of Kuwait celebrates Nurses Day

he Indian nurses working in Kuwait celebrated the Nurses’ Day on 16th of May under Indian Nurses TFederation of Kuwait, INFOK. The Nurses Day celebra- tion was inaugurated by Indian Ambassador Sunil Jain at United Indian School Auditorium Abassiya. INFOK presi- dent Sajeev Surendran presided over the function. Dr Vivek Vani, vice president Indian Doctors Forum, Dr Biji Thomas, President Swanthanam, Shirly Alex, Assistant Nursing Director, and media personality and social activist Thomas Mathew Kadavil felicitated the function. INFOK General Secretary Sajan Mathew welcomed the huge gath- ering of nurses from various hospitals. Lissiyamma John said vote of thanks. Rededication to the nursing service Nurses’ Oath was taken by lighting the candle in remem- brance of the “Lady with Lamp” Florence Nightingale. In this function the Senior Nurses who have completed 25 years of meritorious services were honored by the Indian Ambassador Sunil Jain. Various cultural Programs by the family members of the INFOK, DK Dance program, and Musical Fest were the highlights of the cultural festivities arranged as part of the celebration. INFOK is an independ- ent socio- cultural organization registered under the Indian Embassy without any affiliation to politics, religion, caste or creed .The aim of the federation is to improve the cultural and social activities among the Indian nurses in Kuwait.

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All photos submitted for What’s On should be minimum 200dpi. Articles must be in plain text and should include name and phone numbers. Articles and photos that fail to meet these requirements will not be published. Please send them to [email protected] rtist Shammi John’s solo art exhibition ‘The Pain of Roots’ was inaugurated by T Kaladharan. Shammi John who is in Kuwait for the past 23 years has Athe record of winning 1st place in the Kerala Youth Festival in oil painting. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Sebamed attends health campaign at Sabah Al-Salem center

ealth awareness and health related issues are away, Hawally health zone launched a public health those who fast to ensure that their blood sugar levels ples, booklets, and leaflets on proper. They also gave becoming the focus of many countries around awareness campaign in its health centers, which will remain under control. Other advice on blood pressure, explanations on why it is necessary to use the proper Hthe world, as local authorities are now con- continue until the start of the month. skin and footcare, physiotherapy and other medical product for the proper case. Sebamed is unique with vinced that spending on prevention saves more funds The campaign started at Sabah Al-Salem specialized advice were given. its pioneering pH 5.5 value, which is exactly the value compared to treatment. health center, where medical advice was given to dia- Sebamed was present as usual, with its unique and of the natural acidic protective mantle of the human As the holy month of Ramadan is just two weeks betic patients on how to adapt with the holy month for pioneering skincare products, as they distributed sam- skin. SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

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SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (28/05/2015 TO 03/06/2015)

SHARQIA-1 MAGGIE 4:45 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 1:00 PM MAGGIE 6:45 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 3:30 PM SPOOKS: THE GREATER GOOD 8:45 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 5:30 PM MAGGIE 11:00 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 7:30 PM MAGGIE 1:00 AM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 9:45 PM SAN ANDREAS 12:05 AM FANAR-4 MAGGIE 11:30 AM SHARQIA-2 SAN ANDREAS 1:30 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 11:45 AM SAN ANDREAS -3D 3:45 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 1:30 PM SAN ANDREAS 6:00 PM SAN ANDREAS 3:45 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 8:15 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 6:00 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 10:30 PM SAN ANDREAS 8:15 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 12:45 AM SAN ANDREAS 10:30 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 12:45 AM FANAR-5 SAN ANDREAS 11:30 AM SHARQIA-3 COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 1:45 PM MAGGIE 11:30 AM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 3:30 PM MAGGIE 1:30 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 5:30 PM MAGGIE 3:30 PM SAN ANDREAS 7:15 PM TOMORROWLAND 5:30 PM SAN ANDREAS 9:30 PM MAGGIE 8:00 PM SAN ANDREAS 11:45 PM TOMORROWLAND 10:00 PM MAGGIE 12:30 AM MARINA-1 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 12:15 PM CHANGE OF NAME MUHALAB-1 COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 2:30 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 11:30 AM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 4:15 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 1:45 PM OUT OF THE DARK 6:00 PM I, Pereira Maria Louisa of ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 3:30 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 8:00 PM Indian Passport No. COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 5:45 PM ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 10:15 PM L6663041 issued at Kuwait ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 7:45 PM OUT OF THE DARK 12:30 AM and having Indian residen- ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 10:00 PM cy at St Pius X Colony, ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 12:15 AM MARINA-2 Jeevan - 8, Nahur road MAGGIE 11:30 AM Mulund West Mumbai - MUHALAB-2 MAGGIE 1:45 PM 400080, change my name MAGGIE 12:45 PM TOMORROWLAND 3:45 PM to Maria Luizinha Pereira. MAGGIE 2:45 PM MAGGIE 6:15 PM (C 4993) OUT OF THE DARK 4:45 PM TOMORROWLAND 8:15 PM MAGGIE 6:45 PM MAGGIE 10:45 PM 31-5-2015 OUT OF THE DARK 8:45 PM MAGGIE 12:45 AM MAGGIE 10:45 PM finding the same or claim- MAGGIE 12:45 AM MARINA-3 TUITION ing any interest in it should SAN ANDREAS -3D 12:45 PM MUHALAB-3 SAN ANDREAS 3:00 PM communicate with the SAN ANDREAS 1:00 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 5:15 PM Tuition available morning Manager, Kuwait State Life SAN ANDREAS -3D 3:30 PM SAN ANDREAS 7:30 PM time also. For American, Office Ph: 22452208.(C SAN ANDREAS 5:45 PM SAN ANDREAS -3D 9:45 PM English, bilingual and Arab 4991) SAN ANDREAS -3D 8:00 PM SAN ANDREAS 12:05 AM schools’ students. IGCSE SAN ANDREAS 10:15 PM (preparation with past Original document policy SAN ANDREAS 12:30 AM AVENUES-1 papers). IELTS /TOEFL. (5 to COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 11:30 AM 7 lessons) GMAT/SAT No: 633003743-7 Shahid FANAR-1 COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 1:30 PM Literature for University stu- Mehmood DV the State Life ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 12:45 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 3:30 PM dents. Spoken English for Insurance Corporation of ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 3:15 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 5:30 PM the Arabs. Experienced Pakistan Gulf Zone is POLTERGEIST 5:30 PM COCONUT: THE LITTLE DRAGON 7:30 PM reported to have been lost. ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 7:30 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 9:30 PM English Teacher #66948099 ZANKET AL SITAT-Arabic 9:45 PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 12:15 AM (C 4990) Anyone finding the same or Prayer timings POLTERGEIST 12:05 AM 25-5-2015 claiming any interest in it AVENUES-2 should communicate with Fajr: 03:16 FANAR-2 OUT OF THE DARK 12:45 PM the Manager, Kuwait State LOST OUT OF THE DARK 1:00 PM OUT OF THE DARK 3:00 PM Life Office Ph: 22452208.( Shorook 04:49 TOMORROWLAND 3:00 PM OUT OF THE DARK 5:15 PM C 4992) OUT OF THE DARK 5:45 PM OUT OF THE DARK 7:30 PM Original document policy Duhr: 11:46 OUT OF THE DARK 8:00 PM OUT OF THE DARK 9:45 PM No: 633001805-3 25-5-2015 TOMORROWLAND 10:00 PM OUT OF THE DARK 12:05 AM Muhammad Iqbal Anjum OUT OF THE DARK 12:30 AM Asr: 15:21 AVENUES-3 DV the State Life Insurance FANAR-3 TOMORROWLAND 1:15 PM Corporation of Pakistan Maghrib: 18:43 MAGGIE 12:45 PM TOMORROWLAND 4:00 PM Gulf Zone is reported to MAGGIE 2:45 PM TOMORROWLAND 6:45 PM have been lost. Anyone 112 Isha: 20:10

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Arrival Flights on Sunday 31/5/2015 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:20 Departure Flights on Sunday 31/5/2015 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 Airlines Flt Route Time SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 Airlines Flt Route Time IRC 6508 Shiraz 14:15 QTR 1084 Doha 00:05 KNE 472 Jeddah 14:55 AIC 988 Hyderabad/Chennai 00:05 QTR 1079 Doha 15:05 KAC 564 Amman 00:05 RJD 135 Abu Dhabi 15:00 JZR 562 Sohag 00:20 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:05 THY 772 Istanbul 00:15 KAC 788 Jeddah 15:00 UAL 981 IAD 00:25 FDB 058 Dubai 15:05 JZR 239 Amman 00:20 OMA 645 Muscat 15:05 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:25 KAC 617 Doha 15:15 JZR 267 Beirut 00:30 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 FDB 072 Dubai 00:30 KAC 673 Dubai 15:20 FDB 068 Dubai 00:55 UAE 857 Dubai 15:45 DLH 635 Frankfurt 01:35 KAC 513 Tehran 15:40 JAI 574 Mumbai 01:30 NIA 251 Alexandria 15:50 THY 773 Istanbul 02:05 SVA 503 Jeddah 15:45 JZR 539 Cairo 01:30 RJA 640 Amman 15:55 ETH 621 Addis Ababa 02:50 KAC 773 Riyadh 15:55 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:40 FDB 051 Dubai 16:10 JAI 525 Abu Dhabi/Chennai 02:55 KAC 741 Dammam 15:55 RJA 642 Amman 01:45 QTR 1072 Doha 16:20 PGT 859 Istanbul 02:55 KNE 473 Jeddah 16:00 ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:50 JZR 787 Riyadh 16:35 KKK 6508 Istanbul 03:10 OMA 646 Muscat 16:05 GFA 211 Bahrain 02:15 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 16:50 OMA 644 Muscat 03:35 RJD 136 Abu Dhabi 16:10 KKK 6507 Istanbul 02:15 KAC 792 Madinah 16:50 UAE 854 Dubai 03:45 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 KAC 562 Amman 17:00 FDB 068 Dubai 04:00 NIA 252 Alexandria 16:50 OMA 643 Muscat 02:35 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 ETD 306 Abu Dhabi 04:05 RJA 641 Amman 16:55 QTR 1076 Doha 03:05 UAL 982 IAD 17:25 QTR 1077 Doha 04:05 JZR 266 Beirut 17:05 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 03:05 GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 MSR 613 Cairo 04:15 FDB 052 Dubai 17:10 CEB 7594 Manila 03:10 JZR 177 Dubai 17:45 CEB 7695 Manila 04:40 QTR 1073 Doha 17:25 MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 KAC 678 Muscat/Abu Dhabi 17:50 PGT 861 Istanbul 04:45 UAE 858 Dubai 17:40 FDB 067 Dubai 03:15 JZR 777 Jeddah 17:50 THY 765 Istanbul 04:55 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 17:40 KAC 1544 Cairo 03:35 FDB 065 Dubai 18:05 JZR 560 Sohag 05:00 MSC 401 Alexandria 04:00 JZR 483 Istanbul 18:20 MSC 406 Sohag 05:00 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 PGT 860 Istanbul 04:05 KAC 786 Jeddah 18:35 QTR 1085 Doha 05:20 JZR 184 Dubai 18:20 JZR 555 Alexandria 04:15 KAC 502 Beirut 18:35 RJA 643 Amman 06:35 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 THY 770 Istanbul 04:40 KAC 542 Cairo 18:55 QTR 8632 Lahore/Doha 06:35 JZR 538 Cairo 18:40 QTR 8632 Doha 05:05 AXB 393 Kozhikode 18:55 GFA 212 Bahrain 06:50 UAL 982 Bahrain 18:40 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 QTR 1080 Doha 18:55 THY 771 Istanbul 06:50 JZR 238 Amman 18:45 KAC 412 Manila/Bangkok 06:15 KAC 618 Doha 18:55 FDB 070 Dubai 07:05 FDB 066 Dubai 18:55 BAW 157 London 06:35 KAC 166 Paris/Rome 19:00 JZR 164 Dubai 07:15 JZR 124 Bahrain 19:20 JZR 563 Sohag 06:45 KAC 742 Dammam 19:00 KAC 171 Frankfurt 08:30 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 KAC 288 Dhaka 06:55 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 BAW 156 London 08:30 FDB 064 Dubai 19:50 KAC 206 Islamabad 07:30 UAE 875 Dubai 19:05 FDB 054 Dubai 08:30 QTR 1081 Doha 19:55 KAC 382 Delhi 07:30 FDB 063 Dubai 19:10 SVA 513 Riyadh 08:50 AXB 394 Kozhikode 19:55 SVA 512 Riyadh 07:50 ABY 123 Sharjah 19:20 KAC 117 New York 08:55 ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 FDB 053 Dubai 07:50 MSR 606 Luxor 19:30 QTR 1087 Doha 08:55 KAC 361 Colombo 20:00 QTR 1086 Doha 07:55 JAI 572 Mumbai 19:35 KAC 671 Dubai 09:25 MSR 619 Alexandria 20:30 KAC 302 Mumbai 07:55 KAC 774 Riyadh 19:40 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:30 UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 KAC 352 Kochi 07:55 FDB 061 Dubai 19:50 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:30 JAI 571 Mumbai 20:35 KAC 334 Trivandrum 08:15 KAC 102 New York/London 19:55 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:45 FDB 062 Dubai 20:35 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 OMA 647 Muscat 20:00 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 KAC 343 Chennai 20:55 KAC 362 Colombo 08:30 KAC 674 Dubai 20:00 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:00 KAC 1543 Cairo 20:55 ABY 125 Sharjah 09:05 KAC 514 Tehran 20:10 IRC 529 Ahwaz 10:15 OMA 648 Muscat 21:00 ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 09:10 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 IRA 664 Shiraz 10:25 DLH 636 Dammam 21:00 IRC 528 Ahwaz 09:15 DLH 636 Frankfurt 20:20 FDB 056 Dubai 10:40 KAC 351 Kochi 21:05 IRA 665 Shiraz 09:25 ALK 229 Colombo 21:10 KAC 677 Abu Dhabi/Muscat 10:50 KAC 283 Dhaka 21:05 FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 KAC 501 Beirut 11:00 JZR 554 Alexandria 21:15 KAC 350 Kochi 09:40 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:15 QTR 1071 Doha 11:00 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 QTR 1070 Doha 10:00 KLM 417 Amsterdam 21:25 KAC 561 Amman 11:25 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 FDB 073 Dubai 21:30 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:05 UAE 873 Dubai 10:40 QTR 1074 Doha 21:30 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 FDB 074 Dubai 22:10 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:45 KAC 791 Madinah 12:00 KAC 381 Delhi 22:20 MSC 405 Sohag 11:20 KAC 172 Frankfurt 21:50 KAC 541 Cairo 12:05 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 JZR 561 Sohag 11:25 THY 764 Istanbul 22:10 KAC 103 London 12:10 UAE 860 Dubai 22:25 JZR 165 Dubai 11:50 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:10 UAE 874 Dubai 12:10 KLM 417 Dammam/Amsterdam 22:25 FDB 075 Dubai 12:25 JZR 125 Bahrain 22:15 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:15 KAC 349 Kochi 22:30 SAW 701 Damascus 12:35 AIC 981 Chennai/Ahmedabad 22:25 MSC 402 Alexandria 12:20 KAC 301 Mumbai 22:30 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 UAL 981 Bahrain 22:40 KAC 785 Jeddah 13:00 QTR 1075 Doha 22:40 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 BBC 044 Dhaka/Dammam 22:40 JZR 786 Riyadh 13:10 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:45 THY 766 Istanbul 13:10 FDB 059 Dubai 22:50 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 KAC 205 Islamabad 22:50 IRC 6507 Shiraz 13:15 JZR 185 Dubai 22:55 FDB 076 Dubai 13:10 ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:00 KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 JAI 526 Chennai/Abu Dhabi 23:00 SAW 702 Damascus 13:35 KAC 411 Bangkok/Manila 23:25 QTR 1078 Doha 14:05 FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 FDB 057 Dubai 14:20 PIA 205 Lahore 23:40 THY 767 Istanbul 14:10 FDB 060 Dubai 23:50 DIAL161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION stars34 SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 CROSSWORD 919 STAR TRACK

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

Silence all smartphones! On Saturday and Sunday, the moon lingers in Scorpio, Libras love to indulge, and this weekend’s stars set the pleasure-seeking scene. On your intensely private eighth house. If you crave some behind-closed-doors time with a certain both Saturday and Sunday, the moon hovers in your sensual second house, amping up your someone, make it happen. Or, if what you’re really craving is complete autonomy, book a few high-end desires. From perusing upscale boutiques to finagling backstage passes, this lunar light hours for “me, myself, and I”. This Saturday, steer clear of rowdy parties and boisterous events. sets your sights on the VIP list. Since the second house is also about practical matters, block off a Channel your energy into a passion project, one that demands sharp concentration. It’s a stellar chunk of time to deal with your to-do list. That way, when you’re mixing and mingling at that day to research or do focused work. On Sunday, your mental processes aren’t running at full exclusive wine-tasting soiree, you’ll have absolutely nothing hanging over your head (except per- capacity, courtesy of a square between the Sun in your intellectual sector and foggy Neptune in haps a Swarovski crystal chandelier). On Sunday, your taste for excess could catch up with you, as your illusory twelfth house. the Sun in your adventurous ninth house collides with Neptune in your health zone.

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

It takes two to make a thing go right, especially this weekend. The moon occupies Power surge! The moon settles into Scorpio for the whole weekend, making you Scorpio, your partnership house on both Saturday and Sunday, paving the way for amorous con- energetic and enthusiastic about the good times that lay ahead. Scrap any plans to putter about nections. If you’re in a relationship, block off ample time to stoke that spark. Single? Step outside the house and catch up on your Netflix queue. With la luna activating your first house of self, of your cocoon, and plant yourself among the eligible on Saturday night. Just do yourself a favor you’re in the moon to hit the town with your whims leading the way. If you want to fly solo, do it! and don’t give those players the time of day. The dating game can be discouraging sometimes, Don’t even think of agreeing to be designated driver or volunteering your services as wing-per- Taurus, but this weekend is NOT the moment to wave the white flag. In fact, under this commit- son—not this weekend. Public recognition could come your way too. Own it, Scorpio! People ment-friendly lunar light, you could attract an awesome long-term prospect. Come Sunday, the can’t help but be drawn to your presence, whether you’re captivating the crowd with your story- scales of give-and-take with a few friends might need some rebalancing. telling or killer karaoke skills.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Slip into the slow lane, Sagittarius. On both Saturday and Sunday, the moon will Order in the Gemini court! The moon spends all weekend in Scorpio, your sixth hover in Scorpio, your twelfth house of rest and healing. You might want to house of health and organization, drawing your attention to your overall wellbeing. Your sign is rethink any hard-partying plans for Saturday night. Chances are good you’ll be dragging your feet ACROSS 3. An independent ruler or chieftain (espe- renowned for have a million and one balls in the air, which makes it a challenge to stay on top of well before the sun goes down. If you do decide to go out, steer clear of the rowdy crowds, and hit 1. (informal) Exceptionally good. cially in Africa or Arabia). everything. Carve out a good chunk of time on Saturday to tend to the high-pri items on your to- a low-key lounge or rooftop patio—even better if there’s live music to keep the vibe light. Hang 5. Silver-coated candy bead for decorating 4. A group of mostly extinct primitive bony do list, get your exercise regimen back on track, and organize your paperwork. Sunday’s stars only with pals who don’t need you to perform at your best. Overindulging is likely with la luna in prompt you to reflect on your life trajectory and where you want to go. However, the Sun in cakes. fishes characterized by armor-like bony this position, so go easy on the sidecars. Sunday comes with a guilt trip alert, courtesy a tricky Sun- Gemini forms a tense square to foggy Neptune in your long-term goals sector, obscuring the Neptune square. 11. Rum cut with water. scales. way forward. 15. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of 5. A metric unit of volume equal to one tenth Lamaism. of a liter. 16. Evergreen tree of warm regions having 6. Capital and largest city of Italy. fuzzy yellow olive-sized fruit with a large free 7. Jordan's port. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) stone. 8. A Russian prison camp for political prison- 17. (the feminine of raja) A Hindu princess or ers. Romance, glamour, and passion, oh my! As the moon spends the weekend in Let the good times roll! For the entire weekend, the moon lingers in Scorpio, your the wife of a raja. 9. Take in solid food. Scorpio, your fifth house of amour, your love life takes center stage. Surprise your S.O. with a eleventh house of group activity. You’ve got cosmic clearance to let down your hair, and explore the 18. A compound derived from ammonia by 10. The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet. dress-up date, or if you’re single, slide into your sexiest outfit and let your inner coquette out to various trails that lead off the beaten path. Break outside the safe little bubble of your inner circle, play. This lunar light also amplifies your creativity, so should the muse come knocking, heed her and meet fresh faces. Instead of dinner at your favorite restaurant, try a new fusion place in an up- replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent 11. The father of your father or mother. call. If you’ve been keeping your true feelings under wraps, Saturday’s stars help you speak from and-coming part of town. Scan the cultural events happening in and around the city, and check out hydrocarbon radicals. 12. Tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with the heart. As much as you wish people could read your mind, Crab, they can’t. Summon the a modern art exhibit or catch some fringe theater. On Sunday, it’s time to pull out the proverbial gar- 19. A republic on the island of Malta in the dark green leaves. courage to say what you feel. lic for the energy vampires in your midst. Mediterranean. 13. Edible bulb of an onion plant. 20. Type genus of the Amiidae. 14. Of great mass. 21. Edible starchy tuberous root of taro 22. Material used to daub walls. plants. 23. A particular environment or walk of life. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 24. A plant hormone promoting elongation 25. The branch of computer science that of stems and roots. deal with writing computer programs that Your home couldn’t get any sweeter, thanks to a Scorpio moon illuminating your Never mind kicking back this weekend—you’re fired up about making progress. 26. A soft white precious univalent metallic can solve problems creatively. domestic fourth house all weekend long. Bonding with your nearest and dearest takes top priori- On both Saturday and Sunday, the moon is in Scorpio, your tenth house of career and long-term goals. Give yourself permission to take at least a few hours to advance a work assignment, develop element having the highest electrical and 27. A peninsula between the Red Sea and ty, and you’re more than happy to host your clan for some home-cooking or a movie night. If your family lives out of town, catch up with a group video chat. Some Leos will need to carve out your most recent brainchild, or do some strategic life planning. Since the tenth house also governs thermal conductivity of any metal. the Persian Gulf. some solo time, too. Dive into that raved-about novel, soak in a lavender-infused tub, do the masculine energy, you might block off a chunk of time on Saturday for the most important men in 28. A heavy brittle metallic element of the 29. The capital and largest city of Dominica. weekend crossword puzzle. On Sunday, beware becoming involved in your pals’ latest dramas. your sphere. On Sunday, the Sun in your pleasure-seeking fifth house forms a hard angle to foggy platinum group. 30. An inflow. With the Sun in your group sector squaring foggy Neptune in your eighth house of secrets, some Neptune in your money sector, calling for financial restraint. Take stock of your expenses. and see 33. Not at all or in no way. 31. (New Testament) The sages who visited confidential intel could be revealed with disastrous results. what’s setting you back. 34. Having undesirable or negative qualities. Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after 36. Large and brightly colored handkerchief. Jesus was born. 40. Horned vipers. 32. Lower in esteem. Virgo (August 23-September 22) 42. A member of an agricultural people in 35. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal Pisces (February 19-March 20) southeastern India. to 10 liters. You’re a perpetual planner, Virgo, but try to leave ample room in your agenda this Spontaneous weekend escape, anyone? The moon hovers in Scorpio, your adven- 44. An orange-brown antelope of southeast 37. Jordan's port. weekend. With the moon lighting up your garrulous third house for the next two days, unexpect- turous ninth house, on both Saturday and Sunday. Consider this an open invitation to explore new Africa. 38. Swedish chemist remembered for his ed offers will come rolling in out of nowhere. In fact, a last-minute invite could end up being the horizons. If you need to stick close to home base, check out different cultural experiences happen- 45. (used as a combining form) Recent or invention of dynamite and for the bequest highlight of your entire weekend. Backstage passes to your favorite band or seats to a sold-out ing in and around the city. On Saturday, take a pass on your standing brunch date for something new. that created the Nobel prizes (1833-1896). show? You won't want to miss those, Virgo. This lunar light also kicks your imagination into over- more stimulating. Join a discussion group, take in a foreign film, scour the metaphysical stacks in drive, making you a veritable idea machine. Capture your brilliance on paper, then brainstorm your favorite bookstore. Carve out a bit of time to surf a few travel blogs, and get ideas for your next 46. The capital and largest city of Georgia on 39. The address where a person lives. with a forward-thinking friend. Sunday’s skies feature a conflict between the Sun in your ambitious epic vacay. On Sunday, a tricky square between the Sun in your domestic sector and your cosmic the Kura river. 41. (electronics) Designating sound trans- tenth house and foggy Neptune in your relationship sector. guardian Neptune puts you and your family at odds. 48. A dark-skinned member of a race of peo- mission from two sources through two chan- ple living in Australia when Europeans nels. arrived. 43. (Roman mythology) A princess of Tyre WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution 49. The state that precedes vomiting. who was the founder and queen of 51. The last few hours before death. Carthage. 54. 100 aurar equal 1 krona. 47. A soft silvery metallic element of the alka- 56. A river that rises in central Germany and li earth group. flows north to join the Elbe River. 50. A town in northern Egypt. 57. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on 52. A male monarch or emperor (especially a skewer usually with vegetables. of Russia prior to 1917). 61. South American plant cultivated for its 53. The type of environment in which an large fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers. organism or group normally lives or occurs. 68. A sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright 55. A white metallic element that burns with light) that precedes the onset of certain dis- a brilliant light. orders such as a migraine attack or epileptic 58. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single seizure. ovary having one or many seeds within a 69. High quality grape brandy distilled in the fleshy wall or pericarp. Cognac district of France. 59. A blow from a flat object (as an open 72. A unit of weight used in east Asia approx- hand). imately equal to 1.3 ounces. 60. A mountain in the Andes in Argentina 73. Indicating the most important performer (22,047 feet high). or role. 62. 4-wheeled motor vehicle. 74. The sound of something crunching. 63. A republic in the Middle East in western 75. Widely cultivated in tropical and subtrop- Asia. ical regions for its fragrant flowers and color- 64. A former copper coin of Pakistan. ful fruits. 65. A body of (usually fresh) water surround- 76. A member of a North American Indian ed by land. people speaking one of the Hokan language. 66. A facial expression of contempt or scorn. 77. A member of the Algonquian people of 67. Evergreen trees and shrubs having oily Maine and southern Quebec. one-seeded fruits. 78. A three-tone Chadic language. 70. The ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye. DOWN 71. A weapon that discharges a missile at 1. Cry plaintively. high velocity (especially from a metal tube or 2. Avatar of Vishnu. barrel).

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he former athlete is currently transitioning to a interview with Diane Sawyer, he has reportedly already female and is set to undertake a photoshoot with had a lot of work done and is hoping to be living as a Tworld famous photographer Annie Leibovitz this woman within months, with the process being document- summer to show off his new image. The news - confirmed ed in his own reality show. The source added: “Bruce had by gossip website TMZ - comes after it was revealed the put the time aside and wanted to get as much done as ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star has undergone sur- possible. “His physical transformation into becoming a gery to make his face more feminine. According to Radar woman is now almost complete...”Bruce wants to be living Online, the 65-year-old star has had surgery “to give Bruce’s his life as a woman physically and emotionally by the time jawline and chin a softer look”. Although the father-of-six - the docuseries finishes airing this summer.” who was previously married to Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner - only confirmed his plans to undergo gender reas- signment surgery last month when he recorded a special

Hilton claims Kim is a ‘great Sheen says his wife is wing woman’ the ‘scariest woman’ he ‘Simple Life’ star has spoken out about her he 74-year-old star says the secret to his 50-year mar- relationship with the 34-year-old beauty - who riage to the actress Janet Templeton, whom he mar- Tused to be her stylist - to admit she was always Tried in 1961, is that she was never afraid to tell him a great companion when it came to picking up men. the truth. He explained: “I was fortunate enough to marry Asked if she looks back at the days when they were the scariest woman I’d ever met. She did not know how to close friends fondly, Paris said: “Yeah, we had so lie. It was impossible. For me, the truth was a sometimes much fun. She’s a great wing woman, someone to thing. For her, it was eternity. She would always call me out, hang out with, fun to be around, beautiful.” The thank God.” The ‘West Wing’ actor famously suffered a heart blonde beauty also rubbished claims she helped to attack on the set of his 1977 film ‘Apocalypse Now’ due to boost Kim’s career and insists her former best pal is his heavy drinking but he failed to get sober until ten years “killing it”. Speaking to Heat magazine, she shared: later and he’s confessed they were hard times for him and “I’m happy for her. We had so much fun travelling the his wife, with whom he had his children Charlie Sheen, world, and I have so many fun memories and I’m just Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez and Renee Estevez. Asked if so proud of the woman she has become today. Some Janet had her work cut out for her, Martin shared: “Yeah, it people do say that [I helped her], but that’s not wasn’t very endearing. I was a known alcoholic, and obvi- something I’ve ever said. She’s just killing it and she’s ously troubled in a lot of areas.” Martin - who describes so happy, so I’m happy for her.” himself as a “prude” - has now been sober for almost 30 years thanks to Alcoholics Anonymous and his return to the Catholic Church, but neither of those institutions have affected his liberal attitude. Speaking about gay marriage, he told Radio Times magazine: “I am not against anybody expressing their love to anyone else; it’s none of my busi- ness.” Hayek not worried about turning 50 he ‘Tale of Tales’ star - who has seven-year-old daugh- ter Valentina with husband Francois-Henri Pinault - Robert Downey travels Tthinks she “can still be beautiful” at any age. She said: “In the past, when I tried to imagine what I would look like at my age, I was terrified. But now I’ve realised that I can with his own furniture still be beautiful approaching 50, and I feel very good about my life.” But the brunette beauty admitted she finds he ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ star, who has son Exton, it harder to find good roles in Hollywood now. She three, and six-month-old daughter Avri with wife explained: “There aren’t enough good roles for women. It’s TSusan Downey, reportedly shipped some of his changing, though and we’re seeing more women playing favorite items from his home in Malibu, California to his the leads in comedies and action films. That’s a good sign, rental house in Atlanta in a bid to feel more at home there but there’s still an age bias we have to face. “When I came while he is shooting ‘Captain America: Civil War’. A source here I was told by the time I hit 35 my career would be close to the 50-year-old actor told Us Weekly: “Whenever over. But I’m still working and getting good roles. I still he rents a place, he has all the same furniture sent there so haven’t done my best work.” The actress has been happily there’s consistency from rental to rental. It comes in big married since 2009 and believes independence is the key semis. He does it for a sense of comfort.” The actor, who to a successful relationship. She said: “My husband is a con- also has 21-year-old son Indio from a previous marriage, fident man who appreciates my independent character. He also regularly brings his family on location with him and encouraged me to work and fulfil myself, and that’s been recently admitted his youngest children are very competi- one of the great strengths of our marriage.” Salma is also tive. He said: “I mean it’s natural for Exton to want to bite encouraging her daughter to be creative and adventur- her once in a while. It can start off as a little peck and then ous.She added to US OK! magazine: “She’s surrounded by a it turns into a nibble. “I think it’s just establishing domi- lot of strong women in our family, and I hope she grows up nance but she’ll be running stuff at some point.” to appreciate that.” Rob Kardashian checked himself Swift accepts into rehab he 28-year-old reality TV star checked into a 60-day she’s not sexy Palm Beach rehab centre that deals with drug and Talcohol addiction over the weekend, after being he ‘Style’ hitmaker, who is currently dating Scottish DJ Calvin urged by his famous family to seek professional help for Harris, claims a lot of people think she is “not generally a sexy per- over a year for his addiction to drinking, marijuana and Tson” and insists she doesn’t mind having her sweet image. She codeine-packed cough syrup. A source said: “Rob is in good said: “It’s fine, I’ve accepted it. I’m a lot of things, overtly sexy is not one spirits and has a positive mindset. He quietly checked into a of them.” The 25-year-old singer was recently named one of the world’s beachside Palm Beach County drug and alcohol in-patient most influential women after making the Forbes Power Women List for rehab center over the weekend.” Celebrity bodyguard and the first time and is very proud of the achievement. Asked if it could get local resident Mark Behar - a friend of Rob and his sister Kim any cooler, she said: “Probably not. In my definition of cool, probably Kardashian West - went on to say that he spoke to Rob just not. “They also said I am youngest person ever on the list, which I was before he checked himself in, and thinks he’ll lose between really happy they were willing to put that kind of a title on a young per- 10 and 20 lbs within weeks. Speaking to Gossip Extra, he son and say we believe in what you stand for.”My parents were excited said: “He told me, ‘This is it, I just need to stick with it and do about it too. I got some text messages from my parents.” Meanwhile, the this. His regiment includes weight loss and physical train- blonde beauty is thrilled with the reviews she has gotten for her ‘1989’ Gaga creating a ing. Rob will probably lose 10 to 20 pounds within the first world tour to date. She told ‘Access Hollywood’: “You can’t pretend that few weeks by just being in rehab and daily programs relat- stuff like that isn’t important to you. It is really important to me. I do care ing to his detox.” Season 10 of ‘Keeping Up The Kardashians’ what they think.” began in March with an episode showing the family’s con- clothes line for puppies cern for the ex-boyfriend of Rita Ora. At the time, Rob’s mother Kris Jenner said: “If I don’t help him do something he 29-year-old singer announced the against her “skin and food allergies”. She drastic, he’s going to die. He was someone who was very news that she will be designing “cre- wrote: “In the afternoon, I go for a ride. I athletic and he’s gained over 100 pounds in the last year. I’m ative and functional ways for pets and have SKIN & FOOD ALLERGIES, so I’m an T just waiting for this horrible thing to happen and there’s their owners to bond” via her and her expert in the most PROTECTIVE, COMFY, & nothing we can do about it.” — Bangshowbiz fiance Taylor Kinney’s puppy Asia’s STYLISH FABRICS FOR DOGS. Sometimes Instagram account. Along with a picture of even Mommy’s jealous of my looks! (sic)” the little pug surrounded by sketches and a Lady Gaga hinted that she could also be platter of doggy treats, Lady Gaga wrote: “I bringing out an organic pet food line along get hooked up with the finest in puppy with the clothing line, as that’s what she products, so I really have a knack for what’s feeds her pooch. She said: “ORGANIC quality. My vision is to find creative & func- GRAIN-FREE LOCAL FARM INGREDIENTS are tional ways for pets and their owners to the best for our body and brain. That’s what bond! I love to eat while I sketch my ideas I eat! That’s why I’m inspired to also create for the fashionable puppy line I’m starting!” A Pet Food Line (sic).” Later on, the ‘Born This Way’ hitmaker post- ed a picture of Asia sat in the driver’s seat of her car wearing a dress that protects her lifestyle SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Demi Lovato: Face of mental health in new campaign

hen Demi Lovato was diagnosed with bipolar tical company, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Safehouse Records, the new label that she and partners disorder, she was actually relieved. “Growing up, and other mental-health advocacy groups. Its aim is to Nick Jonas and her manager, Phil McIntyre, announced WI felt very, very depressed,” she said. “Even improve treatment options at all levels and erase the stig- earlier this week. And she’ll continue to advocate for though I was playing concerts and living out my dream, I ma around mental illnesses. mental health, to make depression and other mental ill- couldn’t tell you why I was upset.” After a family interven- “It’s not something that anyone should be ashamed nesses as easy to discuss as diabetes or the flu. tion, she sought treatment and learned she has a mental of,” Lovato said. “The more people talk about it, the more “I didn’t understand why I was going through what I illness. “I remember smiling and thinking great, OK, so people can come out and get the help they need.” Be was when I was dealing with all of this, and I realized I there’s not anything wrong with me as a person,” she said Vocal is as much about sufferers voicing their treatment could share my story and help others,” she said. “If that’s in a recent interview. “It’s actually just a condition that I needs as it is about families and communities speaking my purpose for being on Earth, than that’s what I want to have and I can do something to fix it. I don’t have to be up for better resources to meet those needs, she said. do. There’s so much more to life than just singing.” — AP like this forever.” Lovato’s improved mental state is reflected in her Lovato is sharing her story and encouraging others to work. “I’d say my music is a lot happier now!” she said do the same through Be Vocal: Speak Up For Mental with a laugh. The 22-year-old entertainer said she’s Health, an initiative launched Thursday by a pharmaceu- recording a new album, which she plans to release on

Nobel Prize sells for $765,002 in online auction 1988 Nobel Prize put up for auction by a retired experimental physicist now facing memory loss and Apotential medical bills has sold for $765,002. The online auction went into overtime Thursday evening until a final bid went unchallenged for half an hour in the compe- tition for the gold medal won by Leon Lederman. “I’m shocked it sold at all,” said his wife, Ellen Lederman, on Friday. “We would let little kids play with it and have their picture taken.” She said Friday that her husband, 92, is otherwise healthy, and they are financially comfortable in retirement, but that they now face potential costly medical bills and uncertainty following a dementia diagnoses for the Nobel Prize winner. “It’s terrible,” she said. “It’s really hard. I wish it could be different. But he’s happy. He likes where he lives with cats and dogs and horses. He doesn’t have any prob- lems with anxiety, and that makes me glad that he’s so con- tent.” They hadn’t thought about selling the Nobel Prize until being contacted by Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions about a month ago, she said. Lederman won the Nobel Prize in physics with two other scientists for discover- ing a subatomic particle called the muon neutrino. He used the prize money to buy a log cabin near the tiny town of Driggs in eastern Idaho as a vacation retreat.

A rare memento He retired from Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, near Chicago in June 2012 and moved to Idaho full time. In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, he said he couldn’t remember the work that went into winning the Nobel Prize. “I don’t have any real stories to tell about it,” he said, noting the prize had been sitting on a shelf for 20 years. “I sit on my deck and look at the moun- Pictures show a tains.” Nate D Sanders Auctions said the final amount for general a view of Lederman’s medal is the fourth-highest ever paid among the Merryland Park the 10 Nobel Prizes that have been sold at auction, and in Cairo. Cairo yearns for liberal only the second to be put up for auction by a living Nobel — AFP photos Prize winner. heyday for romance park t was a symbol of a more liberal Egypt where young Campaigners obtained a court order against the tattoos on their wrists. The park was built on the site of Muslims and Christians mingled under its leafy development but as arguments drag on, the park has a hippodrome, where Arabian horses rumbled around Icanopies, bands played and a young Omar Sharif been closed to the public and all efforts to rejuvenate a track before an excited crowd. The stands where wooed the glamorous Faten Hamama in the classic its gardens remain on hold. Merryland was the brain- Egyptian royalty watched the races have been pre- film romance “The River of Love”. A rare oasis in a child of Gamal Abdel Nasser, who came to power after served, a lone reminder of an age before the military metropolis home to eight million people, Merryland a military coup in 1952 that ended the monarchy and took power. The racetrack itself had been part of park offered respite from Cairo’s dusty, traffic-choked modernized the country. Nasser returned from a trip Egypt’s cultural heritage, featuring in memorable films cacophony. to the United States and decided that Cairo should including “The River of Love” in 1960 — one of the take its place among the great cities of the world by greatest Egyptian screen love stories-starring Sharif having a park worthy of its size. The 50-acre Merryland and Hamama, his former wife, herself an icon of Arab Park was inaugurated in 1963, an event Iman Farrag, a cinema. Scenes from “The Empty Pillow”, starring the “I think it’s above all the awards as most interesting and social scientist, still remembers. Her father took her “Sinatra of the Nile” Abdel Halim Hafez, were also shot prestigious a person can get,” company spokeswoman there as a child. “It was a place where people mixed,” there. Laura Yntema said. “We’re very happy for the Ledermans. she said. We’re just very pleased that we were able to get a good ‘Unacceptable state’ price for their Nobel Prize.” The company declined to identi- Bands and belly dancers Now the park is in ruins and closed to visitors. A fy the buyer, who declined a request through the company The park became a cultural mainstay in the capital, small building that served as a restaurant is covered in to be interviewed. The company, which specializes in sell- fittingly for a city that had become the cinematic and grime. The pond, once alive with children in small row- ing entertainment and sports awards, said Lederman’s musical capital of the Arab world. Saleh Abdel Magid, boats and swans, is empty. Asma Al-Halujy, a conser- award received the second highest selling price in the com- a retired army general, married in the park in 1978. “I vationist, said 38 trees had been destroyed, some pany’s history. The highest was $861,542 paid in 2011 for just held the ceremony in Merryland. There was a more than 60 years old. The Heliopolis Company for the Oscar won by Orson Wells in 1941 for Best Original band playing, and one of the most famous belly Housing and Construction, which oversees the park, Screenplay for the movie “Citizen Kane.” dancers, Suhair Zaky, would dance there weekly,” he plans to move some of the trees to make way for cars. Leon Lederman parlayed his Nobel Prize and enthusi- said. “The traffic department asked us to create a park- asm for physics to spread his love for science in all kinds of Young men and women, Muslims and Christians, ing space as a condition for renovating the park and venues, even setting up a makeshift table on sidewalks in mixed in contrast to the increased Islamic conser- setting up new cafes and restaurants,” said its head Ali New York and Chicago so passers-by could ask a Nobel lau- Families sipped lemonade on its terraces and pad- vatism seen since the 1980s, Farrag said. “Boys and Mostafa. The neighborhood’s residents, especially reate a question. People stood in line to do so. He also dle-boated on its lake. “Merryland was a vent for east- girls would hang out, and the girls didn’t wear hijabs. those who grew up during Merryland’s heyday, organ- wrote books and is generally identified as coming up with ern Cairo,” said Magdy Badr al-Din, whose balcony Alcohol was served, and it was hard to tell Muslims ized a campaign to save the green space, forcing a halt the term the “God particle,” a layman-friendly name for a overlooks the park. But for the former civil servant and and Christians apart.” But Cairo’s incessant expansion to the work. Its fate could lie in the hands of Prime subatomic particle otherwise called the Higgs boson. his neighbors, that storied heyday, and the more toler- squeezed Heliopolis on all sides. Tall apartment blocks Minister Ibrahim Mahlab who is expected to make a Besides the Nobel Prize, he won numerous other presti- ant times that went with it, are just a memory and now loom overhead, and above them hangs the ever decision on whether to nationalize the park. “The state gious awards such as the Wolf Prize in Physics and the US now the park is run down, a victim of Egypt’s myriad present smog. The country itself has faded in the Merryland has reached over the past decade is unac- National Medal of Science, but which are not much recog- political upheavals. Now developers have moved in to region, no longer the cultural and political beacon it ceptable,” Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy told nized among the general population. “All this stuff to the build a car park on part of the gardens, and many of its was under Nasser, while the religious and class divides AFP. “We need to develop it in a way that preserves it public is just kind of fluff,” said Ellen Lederman, 67. “The rare trees, imported from around the world, have been he tried to dispel have grown. beauty.” — AFP Nobel is something that people are really aware of.” — AP uprooted, causing consternation in the surrounding Many Muslim women have adopted the hijab, and upscale Heliopolis neighborhood. many Christians have begun sporting small crucifix African-American celebration given second life in New York n African-American celebration called Pinkster Easter. Slaves and free colonists with African roots the crowning of the Pinkster King, and the telling of dating back to the 17th century is enjoying a soon fused the holiday with their own traditions, giv- the holiday’s story in traditional songs, percussion-dri- Aquiet revival in New York, giving the city a fresh ing Pinkster a distinctive American character. In its ven music and dance. It is not the first of its kind in the glimpse at the largely ignored contribution that black heyday, Pinkster was an week-long celebration that state. The Philipsburg Manor in the Hudson Valley colonists made to America’s emerging culture. featured African music and dancing, and the crowning town of Sleepy Hollow has hosted a Pinkster celebra- Considered the oldest African-American holiday, of a Pinkster king, portrayed by a slave dressed like a tion since the mid-1980s. Pinkster’s resurrection in Pinkster was virtually unknown to generations of New military officer. New York City comes at a time of renewed interest in Yorkers until three years ago when a group of black its former slave market, with legislators pushing for a history enthusiasts decided to resurrect it. Pushed underground historical marker at the site. The festivities, now an annual event, take place this The holiday was pushed underground in New York “People don’t fully know how pervasive slavery weekend in lower Manhattan at the site of a colonial- state after a ban in 1811, long after the British ousted was across the country - they think it’s a southern issue era African-American burial ground that itself was the Dutch from their foothold in North America. and that the North didn’t really deal with slavery,” said almost lost to history until unearthed during a 1991 Pinkster gradually receded into the history books as Councilman Jumaane Williams, who backs the plan. construction project. “Africans are always left out of the Afro-Dutch community lost touch with their colo- “It’s nothing further from the truth in New York City.” history,” said Christopher Paul Moore, a historian and nial traditions. The New York City revival began when For Norvell, it is also important to recognize that retired curator at the Schomburg Center for Research composer John Derek Norvell ran across the word African-Americans in the northeast forged traditions in Black Culture in New York City’s Harlem. “The revival “Pinkster” time and again while reading about early of their own, though not as well known as Southern of Pinkster helps us to just have a fuller understanding, African-American music when he was a doctoral stu- traditions such as banjo playing and juba, a dance awareness of what was happening in this country.” dent. “As I was reading about it, I said - you know what style also called hambone.—Reuters Pinkster was brought to the New World by settlers - we need to bring the holiday back,” said Norvell, a 61- from the Netherlands, its name derived from the year-old Harlem resident. Dutch word “Pinksteren,” meaning Pentecost, a The highlight of the event, organized by the Christian holiday falling on the seventh Sunday after African American Pinkster Committee of New York, is lifestyle SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 Disney pulls plug on ‘Tron 3’ isney decided to put the brakes on development of When Disney looked out at its release horizon, though, it “Tron 3,” the latest installment of the cult favorite that did not see a likely spot for the new “Tron” film. Walt Disney Doriginated in the 1980s, because the studio could not Pictures already has “Jungle Book,” another “Pirates of the find a place on its crowded slate as it looked all the way into Caribbean” installment, “Alice in Wonderland, “Pete’s Dragon” 2018, according to an executive at the studio. and “Beauty and the Beast.” And that’s not to mention other The team that had been coming together to make the film highly-anticipated projects, like director Tim Burton’s “Dumbo,” got word Friday that Hollywood’s top studio would not go and a raft of mega-pics that are on the way from Disney’s pre- ahead with the film in the foreseeable future, despite the fran- mium-label subsidiaries-Pixar, Lucasfilm and Marvel. chise’s popularity and the fact that the 2010 version “Tron: There had been sufficient reporting about the film’s early Legacy” made nearly $400 million worldwide at the box office. development and buzz on fanboy sites that some observers “We had never greenlit the movie, but it was in develop- had assumed Disney had given a formal greenlight to the pro- ment for some time,” said one Disney executive, discussing the duction, but it never had. “I think it could resurface at some sensitive decision to table the project. “Things in the queue point but it’s not going to get the go button right now,” said got ahead of it and we have such a big slate out in front of it, another individual familiar with the project.The 1982 original we started to think, ‘Where does it go?’ And it’s a pretty big portrayed the life of a computer hacker who was abducted investment to make if you are not even sure when you are into a digital universe and conscripted into gladiator-style going to release it.” games. The Bridges character had to join forces with Tron Disney was hoping to make the third “Tron” film for about (Bruce Boxleitner) to outwit a Master Control Program and the cost of the second, which had a budget of $170 million. It regain their freedom. — Reuters was expected that “Tron: Legacy” director Joseph Kosinki would return to direct a new film, with Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund to star. Preliminary preparations had been Photo shows Olivia Wilde in Disney’s ‘Tron: Legacy’. made in anticipation of filming in Vancouver, Canada.

Rihanna in Cuba to record music video

op star Rihanna drew a crowd Friday while cruis- Wednesday and made an unannounced appearance at ing down Havana’s Malecon shore boulevard in a the La Fontana restaurant. The media reports say she Pclassic American convertible from the 1950s. also has recorded video footage in the capital’s central Children and young people swarmed around the car, district of El Vedado and at the La Guarida restaurant, using their cellphones to snap pictures of the singer where the Cuban movie “Strawberry and Chocolate” was while security guards kept them from getting too close. filmed. — AP Cuban state media say Rihanna arrived in Cuba on

A baby held by a student sumo wrestler cries while a referee (right) in a traditional costume watches during the ‘Baby- cry Sumo’ competition at the Sensoji temple in Tokyo. — AFP photos Tearful toddlers battle in ‘crying sumo’ ore than 100 babies faced off in the sumo ring yes- terday in an annual contest pitting crying toddlers Magainst each other in a Japanese tradition believed to bring infants good health. The “crying sumo” event, held at Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple in the historic Asakusa district, saw hulking sumo wrestlers attempt to make 120 babies bawl on command to the delight of par- ents and onlookers. The ceremony dates back some 400 years and is held at shrines and temples nationwide. The rules vary from region to region-in some versions the babies are raced against each other to see who will cry first, while in others the first crier is the loser. In the Asakusa event, which has itself been running since 1991, pairs of toddlers were brought into the sumo ring, where real sumo wrestlers held them and shook them gently as a referee shouted, “Cry! Cry!” The winner was judged to be the infant who cried the quickest and Fans take photographs of pop artist Rihanna, wearing a green scarf, as she is transported in an American classic loudest. Some burst out screaming with little prompting, car, after a photo shoot with photographer Annie Leibovitz at a building on the Malecon, in Havana, Cuba. but others required judges enter the ring wearing a devil mask, drawing laughter from the audience. — AFP Paris to break a million hearts with removal of ‘love locks’ oo much love can be a bad thing: Paris city officials, instead of attaching a lock. But nothing stands in the way of els. “We want Paris to remain the capital of love and romance,” The city’s move has also annoyed tour guide Vincent exasperated with lovers sealing their passion by clipping true love, and tourists have kept piling the locks on the bridge Julliard said, adding a campaign encouraging lovers to Jouaneau, who had accompanied two Philippine couples to Tpadlocks all over the city, are set to remove 45 tons of and elsewhere. express their love in different ways-such as the selfie initiative- the bridge. “It is out of question to stop groups” from coming the locks next week. Starry-eyed tourists from all over the The Pont de l’Archeveche bridge in front of the Notre would get underway soon. to attach locks to the bridge, he said, adding he would just world flock to the Pont des Arts bridge spanning the Seine Dame cathedral is now as inundated with locks, while stray take future tourists one bridge up to the Pont Neuf. But the River to attach a lock representing their eternal love, and locks can often be spotted around the city. Deploring The city of love municipality is one step ahead, and is also planning to remove throw the key into the river. But the now-iconic bridge is buck- “destruction of heritage” and a security risk for tourists on the Jean, 57, a tourist from the south of France who was walk- the metal grills from the other targeted bridges. ling under the weight of such devotion, and authorities are overloaded Pont des Arts, Paris officials have decided enough ing arm in arm with Marion, 42, his “mistress”, said the city’s While the trend of attaching locks to the Pont des Arts desperate to stop the craze. is enough and will remove all locks from Monday. “We will plans were “stupid and a pity.” “It is symbolic to seal your love began in 2008, the problem is not unique to Paris. It is unclear Last year police hurriedly ushered tourists off the Pont des remove nearly one million padlocks, or 45 tonnes,” said city by attaching a lock to this bridge, here in Paris, the city of where the idea of using the lock ritual to symbolize love origi- Arts when a section of the footbridge collapsed under the official Bruno Julliard, criticizing the “ugliness” of the locks on love,” he said. Guillermo, 33, from Argentina, who was about to nated, but the padlocks bearing lovers’ initials have spread from weight of the locks covering the 155-metre long bridge. some of Paris’s most beautiful bridges. clamp his lock on the bridge to show his feelings for his new European capitals, to as far as Marrakech or China. — AFP Plastic panels were put up in places to deter lovebirds and The metal grills of the bridge will be replaced with works of girlfriend he hopes to marry one day, suggests collecting all authorities launched a drive to get tourists to upload selfies art over the summer, and will later be replaced with clear pan- the locks “to make a sort of statue or monument.”

Picture shows padlocks hanging on the ‘Pont Notre-Dame’.

A couple locks a padlock on the “Pont des Arts”. — AFP photos A woman throws a padlock’s key in the Seine after locking a padlock. lifestyle SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Awards

Actress Parineeti Chopra performs on stage during the Arab Indo Bollywood Awards ceremony yesterday in Dubai. — AFP photos Actress and singer Shraddha Kapoor dances on stage with Indian film director and producer Karan Johar.

Actor and dancer, Varun Dhawan arrives in a Ferrari luxury car to perform on stage. Parineeti Chopra holds her ‘Arab Youth Icon Female’ award next to Indian film director Rajkumar Hirani.

Film producer and director, Sajid Nadiadwala holds his ‘best debut director’ award for his Indian band the Meet Brothers and singer Kanika Kapoor perform on stage. film ‘Kick’ next to Salman Khan. The Arab-Indo Bollywood Awards

Actor Salman Khan (right) stands on stage next to Indian actor and producer Anil Kapoor. India’s bureaucrats to stretch with yoga-loving PM e has already nixed their long lunches on June 21 in the heart of New Delhi. good experience.” The United Nations last year and complimentary golf club member- “It’ll be a 35-minute yoga demonstration pro- proclaimed June 21 to be International Day of Hships. Now India’s famously ascetic prime gram led by the prime minister himself,” a senior Yoga, following a proposal from Modi. The prime minister is seeking to whip the country’s top government official told AFP on the condition of minister, a vegetarian who practices yoga daily bureaucrats into shape by making them join him anonymity. He said the ministry in charge of and credits his strict regime for his ability to for early-morning yoga. Senior civil servants yoga had sent training DVDs and booklets to work long hours on little sleep, said at the time have received letters asking them to join a mass government officials to help them perfect the he was “elated” by the decision. — AFP yoga session being led by Prime Minister yoga poses-or asanas-that will be performed on Narendra Modi next month to mark a new inter- the day. national day celebrating the ancient Indian prac- “If they practice every day for even 15-20 Indian Prime Minister Narendra tice. Modi, an avid yoga fan, will lead an expect- minutes, they will be ready for the big day,” he Modi gestures to the crowd as he ed 35,000 people at the outdoor session at 7am said. “It will be for their own benefit, it will be a addresses a rally in Mathura. — AFP The Arab-Indo Bollywood Awards

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Some of the first visitors to the One World Observatory view the city and beyond from the 101st floor after a ribbon-cutting ceremony in New York. — AP photos Thousands gather for opening of World Trade Center deck

housands gathered Friday to take in the New York sky- ‘Historic day’ line as the observation deck of the new World Trade Outside the entrance, in the late morning, US Army veteran TCenter-viewed by many as a symbol of the city’s Michael Lanza posed for a photo with a large American flag. resilience-opened to the public. The gleaming glass tower, “This is a sign of American resiliency, that no matter what evil constructed on the site where the Twin Towers stood before storms on us, we will always come back, we will always be vic- being destroyed in the September 11 attacks of 2001, is the torious,” the 32-year-old said. “It is important because I am a tallest building in the Western hemisphere. veteran. I served in the Army for three years, I love my coun- Following an early morning ribbon cutting, visitors try,” he added. thronged the observatory, which offers spectacular views of One of the first visitors to descend from the observation the city from the tower’s 100th, 101st and 102nd floors. deck, Jim Vermeer, said the views were “majestic.” “They don’t Operators expect between three and four million visitors a want to dwell on the past, they want to dwell on the future year, who will be able to take in the 360-degree panorama and American perseverance,” said the Iowa native, who was in from a dizzying 1,250 feet. New York celebrating his 35th wedding anniversary. The World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, Suzanne Goldstein of California, who said she comes to welcomed its first tenants last year, but the general public was New York twice a year, was also there for opening day, having only allowed its first in-person glimpse following the ribbon watched the new structure “being built from the very begin- cutting. The observatory affords stunning views of the Statue ning.” At the entrance to the observatory, visitors passed of Liberty, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and neighboring through tough security measures similar to those at airports. New Jersey. On a clear day, visitors are able to see for 50 miles. The observatory will be open seven days a week, with a basic Floor-to-ceiling LED technology provides visitors with a virtual admission price of $32 for adults. — AFP time-lapse that recreates the development of the city’s skyline from the 1600s to present day.

Awesomecon Comicbook Convention

Convention attendees pass by a Wall-E robot.

A convention attendee poses for a photo with a “creature” from the movie Alien at the Awesomecon comic book convention in Washington, DC. — AFP photos

Meg Carlson, dressed as Rose Quartz, poses for a photo. Tae Wilkinson (right) poses for a photo as Akira while Spiderman pokes him.