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PHOENIX: He was fast of fist and foot - lip, too - a heavy- Amir congratulates weight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled, even after the punch- citizens, expats on es had taken their toll and his voice barely rose above a whis- per. He was The Greatest. Muhammad Ali died Friday at age advent of Ramadan 74, according to a statement from the family. He was hospitalized in the Phoenix area with respiratory problems earlier this KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber week, and his children had flown in from around the country. Al-Sabah congratulated the Kuwaiti public and expatriates One of Ali’s daughters described her father’s last moments on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. An Amiri in an Instagram post, saying his heart wouldn’t stop beating Diwan statement said yesterday that HH the Amir, HH the for 30 minutes after all of his other organs failed. Hana Ali Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Al-Sabah family will be receiving well-wishers on the first, second and third days of Ramadan between 9:00 SEE PAGES 19 & 20 pm and 10:00 pm at the Al-Sabah Diwan at Bayan Palace. It also expressed best wishes of more prosperity, safety and said the family was surrounding her father, hugging and kiss- development for the Arab and Muslim worlds. — KUNA ing him, holding his hands and chanting an Islamic prayer, while his heart kept beating as his other organs gave out. “No MoI warns against one had even seen anything like it. A true testament to the strength of his Spirit and Will!” she wrote. Ramadan begging, With a wit as sharp as the punches he used to “whup” opponents, Ali dominated sports for two decades before eating in daytime time and Parkinson’s disease, triggered by thousands of blows to the head, ravaged his magnificent body, muted his KUWAIT: Any expat caught begging during Ramadan majestic voice and ended his storied career in 1981. He won will be subjected to immediate deportation, said a press and defended the heavyweight championship in epic fights statement by the Ministry of Interior yesterday. The in exotic locations, spoke loudly on behalf of blacks, and Ministry of Interior has set in place a plan, in conjunc- famously refused to be drafted into the Army during the tion with the Municipality and the Ministry of Awqaf Vietnam War because of his Muslim beliefs. and Islamic Affairs, to track down beggars in areas MANILA: In this Oct 1, 1975 file photo, spray flies from the head of challenger Joe Frazier as heavyweight Revered by millions worldwide and reviled by millions more, Ali cut quite a figure, 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds in his known for their congregation such as near mosques, champion Muhammad Ali connects with a right in the ninth round of their title fight. Ali, the magnificent shopping centers, malls and certain neighborhoods, to prime. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” his cornermen heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the exhorted, and he did just that in a way no heavyweight had name a few, said the statement. world, has died, according to a statement released by his family on Friday. He was 74. —AP Continued on Page 13 ever fought before. — AP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 LOCAL

Kuwaitis of the past observed Nafela, their successors lost it ‘Abu Alhasaniya project one of biggest iftar meals served hot’

he month of Ramadan in Kuwait has a Alhasaniyah charitable project began in the inherited habits still being celebrated is distinctive flavor with its celebratory 2000 with 250 fasters. Last year, the number the habit of the last day of the month of Tatmosphere where the Houses of of those offered iftar meals exceeded 6,000 Shaaban in preparation for the beginning Allah (mosques) welcome fasting people of of the guests of the Gracious from all Arab of Ramadan, known as ‘Gareesh.’ There are the Quran and the prayers in a blessed race and Asian nationalities, spread over the now many companies, societies and associ- for doing good. projects mosques.” These mosques are: Haya ations that provide their the public with Ramadan in Kuwait has a magical peculi- Alibrahim mosque in Abu Alhasaniya, Al- ‘Gareesh’ preparations so that all will be arity with mosques being full of worship- Romaih mosque in Al-Fintas, Maryam Al- gathered around this lavish Shaabanic and pers and guests of the Gracious. They come Dokhan in Al-Mahboula, Al-Kindari mosque popular table.” to the meals of the generous in this blessed in Sabah Al-Salem, Khalid Al-Marzooq month, and when mosques witness the per- mosque in Souk Al-Salmiya, Sobhan Last ten days formance of prayers: Al-Feroudh, Al- mosque, Ibn Shitan mosque in Al- Concerning the last ten days of Taraweeh and Al-Qiyam in splendid scenes Farwaniya, Al-Khitabi mosque in Jaber Al- Ramadan, Abdulrahman said: “Kuwaitis day and night. Societies, charitable commit- Ahmad, Walid Al-Marzooq mosque in Al- have always been keen to observe the last tees and institutions become active, offer- Khairan. The latter was donated by an hon- ten days of Ramadan[ since old times by ing all kinds of sadakas (handouts) and orable donor and allowed residents of the dedicating their full time to worship, zakats (alms) and open their doors to area to offer their contributions of materials prayers, Quran reading, performing receive the generous donors to be distrib- and water, Abdulrahman said. “It offered alqiyam and giving zakat. This time also uted on those who deserve it of the poor donors the opportunity for active participa- witnesses great activity in exchanging and the needy inside and outside the coun- tion in a philanthropic projects,” he added. foods between neighbors, especially the try. In an interview with Youssef The general supervisor of the Abu mosque neighbors and the mosque wor- Abdulrahman, writer, journalist and general Alhasaniya charitable project added that it shippers as well as the passersby.” supervisor of the Abu Alhasaniya charitable has become one of the major charitable And regarding the charity activity project, he said: “What we see today of faith, projects which serve hot food, with five which Kuwait is characterized by , spiritual and volunteering manifestations fasters sitting to one table in an air-condi- Abdulrahman said: “Kuwait has been are traditions of the inherited beautiful past tioned atmosphere. The main meal can con- known since old times as a generous of Kuwait’s people. They are basically tradi- tain meat or chicken, and other items are country, and for this reason the ancestors tional families which undertook and added to it including yogurt, juice, dates, were keen to make their Waqf as a place to became accustomed to these deeds espe- salads and often sweets given by donors. give ‘Al-Nafilat.’ But the societies and chari- cially in Ramadan. They are deeds of spend- ty committees stand up today as a good ing and trade with Allah. Those familiar with Ghabqa front and a good beacon in Kuwait, espe- the people of Kuwait know that they are Abdulrahman pointed out that Ramadan cially that His Highness the Amir Sheikh used since old times to offering ‘Al-Nafilah’ ‘Ghabga’ is a deep-rooted traditional habit Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has earned the each Monday and Thursday for their dead. in Kuwait regarded by Kuwaiti families as a title of the Humanitarian Leader, and The old Awqaf testaments support these popular inheritance, and it is presented Kuwait became a capital of human work.” waqf projects concerning sadakats, after Al-Taraweeh Prayers especially during This is not surprising for Kuwait, His zakawats, athlath and nouzour.” the reception of well-wishers on the occa- Highness the Amir, the government and the sion of Ramadan. In fact, foods served dur- people because Kuwait has always been a Reading the Quran ing ‘Ghabga’ consisted in the past of ‘nakhi’ donor country since independence,” Abdulrahman added that the people of (boiled chickpeas), ‘pajella’ (boiled broad Abdulrahman added. “Furthermore, Kuwait Kuwait have always prided themselves on beans), balalet (sweet vermicelli), muhal- gives aid to all peoples of the world, not to completing the reading of the Quran in this labia (pudding), custard, juice and ‘shenialy’ mention that Kuwait has also financed hun- blessed month and urge their sons and (fried dough with sugar). But with the dreds of thousands of mosques, universities, daughters to do this completion more than advances of social media use, the concept and cultural centers, while it helped in the once. They perform Al-Taraweeh and Al- of foods served during ‘Ghabga’ changed development process of the poor Arab and keen to give Eid clothes to orphans and the committees,” Abdulrahman said. “I pray to Qiyam prayers. Religious forums and lec- and was replaced by orders for pastry, Islamic states.” poor so that they can celebrate Eid in their Allah Almighty to protect Kuwait, the Amir, tures are held in the mosques after Al-Asr Kebab and confectionery, in addition to old best appearance.” the government, the people, the parlia- prayers, which hosts major scholars from original sweets such as ‘allukaymat and Zakat Al-Fitr “Finally, I would like to advise donors to ment, the army and the expatriates as well other countries in addition to the Kuwaiti alzalabia’ (dumplings). “Of course we have Abdulrahman added: “Before Eid Al-Fitr, be wary of those pretending to be doing as all the lands of Islam from all misfor- scholars who enliven these mosques with now various kinds of Arabian and Western the people of Kuwait offer ‘Zakat Al-Fitr’ to good but who are in fact frauds and cons tunes. Bless you in this month and best religious lessons and sermons. cuisines,” he added. purify their fasting. The donation is given in and who make false claims about belong- wishes for a year of goodness, prosperity, Abdulrahman pointed out that “the Abu Abdulrahman went on saying: “one of the form of rice or money. They are also ing to well-known charitable societies and security and happiness.”

Info Minister hails overhauling KFH launches new Ramadan TV commercial

Youth Authority’s structure KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has cial as the lead vocalist. Baghli, who is also pop- on Instagram only, performs the role of the revealed its exciting Ramadan program, ‘You ular in social media figure with a large number boy’s sister in the TV commercial in an exclu- KUWAIT: Minister of Information and their officials’ concerns regarding issues of are at Home Amongst Family,’ which will kick of followers and likes, says in his Facebook sive appearance in KFH TV commercial - her Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh importance to the nation’s youth. off the first day of the holy month with a new page he is not a scholar (Shaikh), rather he first ever. Ghala is known with her likable per- Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al- In similar press remarks, Mutairi said it inspiring TV commercial strongly reflecting admires and recites the Holy Quran. sonality and cute facial expressions, in addition Sabah urged yesterday a revamping of the was timely that PAY’s structure is being KFH’s Islamic identity, values and social role. It Together with Baghli, Ghala Al-Jasmi, who is to her love of makeup. KFH, wishing everyone a structure of the Public Authority for Youth overhauled in order to keep up with the highlights KFH’s presence, local roots and her- one of the youngest most famous girl figures blessed Ramadan, has many other activities (PAY). In a press statement, he praised PAY’s emerging interests of the youth in novel itage with a joyful and happy Ramadan note. on social media with over 2 million followers stored for the holy month. executive board, led by its director general technologies of communication which The new Ramadan TV commercial, which Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, for working out a have changed their behavior patterns and will be extensively broadcasted on KTV1, Al-Rai new strategy to help the youth achieve their pursuits of recreational activities. TV and MBC channels, social media and other their ambitions and goals in life. He said PAY is currently focusing on media channels, conveys a powerful social and The minister, who is PAY’s chairman of building partnerships with various gov- human message embodying KFH’s leading the board of directors, further affirmed the ernment work sectors, such as ministries social role and its leadership in this field, while care and importance the political leader- of education, social affairs, Awqaf, and reiterating the strong bonds with various seg- ship in the country gives to youth affairs, so the public authority for sports, in addi- ments of the society. much so that the government established tion to the private sector to come up with The concept of the TV commercial empha- the post of state minister for youth affairs. firm goals that deal with harnessing sizes the Islamic human and social values of He also valued PAY’s holding of numerous youth talents and helping them fill their giving, love and tolerance in the society in gen- roundtable discussions and dialogues in all spare time with useful and beneficial eral, particularly in communities. It takes view- governorates of the country to address activities. — KUNA ers in a tour to a modern and simple Kuwaiti neighborhood through the eyes of a boy who loses his way between homes and all neighbors rush to make him feel at home. KFH’s TV commercial this Ramadan compris- es creative artistic scenes, with a new bright, joyful and positive approach that reflects the spirit of kindness, hospitality, compassion and cheerful Ramadan moments in the community attuned with KFH’s own values. The lyrics of the TV commercial magnificently interact with deli- cate themes expressing the strong bonds of a one-family spirit, while highlighting human values, neighborly warmth and kindness. Renowned reciter of the Holy Quran and KFH’s strategic partner Meshari Al-Baghli plays KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh a main role in his first debut in the TV commer- Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah chairs the meeting.—KUNA SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 LOCAL

Local Spotlight Panel discusses fighter jets deal Korea, the future - Part I

By A Saleh major tenders should be taken into consid- Property licenses Al-Kandari hailed Kuwait Municipality’s eration and not be ignored by the govern- Minister of Commerce and Industry Director Ahmad Al-Manfouhi and heads of KUWAIT: The parliament’s budgets and ment. “The government has been ignoring Yousif Al-Ali issued a decision banning the municipality sectors, thanking them for the final statement committee is scheduled to the Audit Bureau’s reports,” he said, blam- publication of any commercial ad on selling efforts they exert in reforming and devel- discuss the defense ministry’s budget ing both the legislative and the executive and promoting property inside or outside oping the municipality’s executive body today with the attendance of representa- authorities for this. Kuwait without a license from the min- and fighting all violations. Kandari also By Muna Al-Fuzai tives from the defense and finance ministry’s real estate department. He added stressed that the ministry’s consumer pro- istries, the State Audit Bureau and the audi- Housing projects that violators would be subject to 15 days tection sector was constantly working to tors’ apparatus. The meeting’s agenda The Public Authority for Housing Affairs closure, then for a month in case of repeat- prevent commercial fraud and control includes discussing a $9 billion deal with (PAHW) plans to assess the experience of ing the violation. The decision was made prices. He also urged consumers to report Italy to purchase 28 fighter jets. The agenda hiring a South Korean company to con- upon Cabinet instructions to monitor real all violations to the ministry’s hotline 135. also includes the measures taken by the struct the new South Saad Al-Abdullah City, estate expos and regulate the real estate In a call he made during Manfouhi’s [email protected] ministry to undo remarks made earlier informed sources said. If things go right, market. The decision also mandated show- meeting with senior municipality officials, about purchasing military equipment. the new South Sabah Al-Ahmad City will be ing accredited ownership documents, proj- Kandari stressed that through his tours, he Meanwhile, the parliament’s legislative built the same way without conditioning ect blueprints, marketing plans and powers sensed that the municipality’s message was year ago, I received an invitation from committee is scheduled to discuss lifting that the same company executes the proj- of attorney fully endorsed by relevant clearly conveyed to politicians, investors, the Korea Foundation to join an interna- the immunity of MP Abdulhameed Dashti ect, they added. “It could be the same or authorities and Kuwaiti embassies in con- merchants and citizens, that it was serious Ational media delegation to visit Korea on over two cases filed against him. other companies, like Chinese ones for cerned countries. in law enforcement. Manfouhi expressed a weeklong trip. The visit aims to enhance instance,” explained the sources, adding happiness with the municipality managers’ goodwill and friendship between Korea and the Major tenders that the authority plans to build a solar Municipality efforts efforts, noting that they proved very fruitful MP Ahmed Al-Qudhaibi stressed that power station in Saad Al-Abdullah City. Minister of Communications and in a very short time and urged them to global community. Time passed quickly and by the State Audit Bureau’s remarks about Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Essa exert more efforts. the time I was due to leave Kuwait on May 22, I felt that all I had was my Samsung mobile and little info about the country. Now I am back with new ideas and perspectives of Korea as a nation and its history, culture, economy, population, hopes, food and habits. I want to share my unique trip with Kuwait Times’ readers and all those who have not visited this beautiful land called South Korea. South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a sovereign state in East Asia, consti- tuting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It has been long past half a century since Korea, a homogeneous nation with a 5,000-year-long history, was divided into two states by foreign forces. Korea was admired as “The Land of Morning Calm,” and is addressed as “North Korea” and “South Korea” for the past 70 years. It was a long flight from Kuwait, but it was well-organized. I was well-received by KF staff at the airport and I was handed the week’s program, which seemed full and included every- Pre-Ramadan food safety thing I needed to know about Korea, its past, present and future. The invitation included an important trip to Jeju Island to attend sessions held by the Jeju Forum and listen to remarks by international campaigns continue speakers like the UN Secretary-General and other elite guests. The Jeju Forum for Peace and By Hanan Al-Saadoun noting that Qurain firemen were dis- Smuggling foiled by chance when a suspect seemed nervous Prosperity (Jeju Forum) was launched in 2001. patched to deal with the accident. An Arab woman was arrested on arrival on spotting a police patrol and ran into a The forum is an international comprehensive KUWAIT: In preparation for the upcoming at Kuwait International Airport with 80 illic- farmhouse to hide. Pursuing him, the police forum in East Asia by which officials aim to month of Ramadan, Kuwait Municipality Patrol car catches fire it pills and two bottles of whiskey that she found the factory with 55 liquor barrels. address stability and security issues within the inspection teams launched several inspec- A police patrol car caught fire in Qurain, tried to smuggle into Kuwait, said security region through international cooperation. tion campaigns on food outlets in said security sources, noting that Qurain sources. Gas cylinder explodes The media delegation was invited to a panel Shuwaikh, Daiya, Qadsiya, Mansouriya, firemen rushed to the scene and managed Firemen were dispatched to a house in discussion about Korean unification and the Mubarakiya, Salhiya and Bneid Al-Gar. The to control the blaze without any casualties. Liquor factory busted Um Al-Haiman where a cooking gas cylin- international community, and the role of inter- campaigns resulted in destroying three Separately, a vehicle caught fire in Salmiya, Narcotics detectives raided a home- der exploded, destroying the kitchen roof tons of foul frozen mutton (317 sheep car- said security sources, noting that firemen brewed liquor factory in Wafra that was run and starting a fire. No casualties were national media. The two-hour discussion raised casses), filing 10 citations, destroying 22 from Salmiya rushed to the scene and man- by an Asian man who did not have any ID, reported. some important points presented by Korean kilos of sheep offal, destroying 12 kilos of aged to control the fire. No casualties were said security sources. Detectives found 41 professors and two professional media col- fish and closing down nine stores. reported. Another vehicle caught fire while barrels of liquor, seven cartons of yeast, 32 Prostitutes arrested leagues from the US and France as well, with parked outside a house in Rawda, said sugar sacks, 20 cooking gas cylinders, 36 Vice police raided eight brothels in Jleeb comments by other colleagues including Motorist hurt security sources, noting that firemen con- bottles full of liquor, eight large jerry cans of Al-Shuyiukh where they arrested 25 African myself. The session presented some views and An Arab man was injured in a collision trolled the fire without reporting any casu- liquor, four evaporation barrels, four distilla- and Asian prostitutes. Security sources said ideas on how to support the unification of the involving four vehicles reported on King alties. tion barrels and four stoves, the sources that the suspects were referred to relevant two Koreas, with some conservative views on Fahd Expressway, said a security source, noted. Another factory was raided in Kabd authorities for further investigations. the best moves for the process. National reunification seems top be a burning desire for the Koreans, who have lived with painful sorrow for such a long time of separation. Korean reunification refers to the potential future reunification of North Korea, South Korea and the Korean Demilitarized Zone under a single government. The process towards such a merger was started by the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration in June 2000, where the two countries agreed to work towards a peaceful reunification in the future. Nevertheless, the process of reunification has faced many difficulties due to the ongoing tension between the two states, which have become politically and economically different since their separation in the 1940s. But, it was clear to me that no one is expecting that reunification will take place any time soon. A police patrol vehicle damaged by fire. Firefighters tackle flames in a car in Salmiya. Reunification for Koreans has a mythical quality as most Koreans dream of a time in the future when the North and the South will join 2015-2020 development together to recreate the Korea that existed Kuwait’s Defense Attache takes before the division and Japanese colonialism. Plan to protect over Presidency of corps in Brussels It’s a nice idea indeed, but it was not clear what environment: SCPD strategy can be formulated to achieve this goal BRUSSELS: The outgoing President the senior most when he took over when he was elected on May 28. The and overcome obstacles. KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Development Plan (2015-2020) and Dean of CAMNA (Corps of as President of CAMNA. duration of the post is four years. President Park Geun-hye made an official vis- includes some clear policies and goals based on Defense Attaches) in Brussels, Ragem has made history by There are 67 Defense Attaches based it to Germany on March 2014. She unveiled her the protection of environment, especially wild Lieutenant Colonel Heino Matzken becoming the first Attache from an in Belgium and they include Military, government’s vision of Korean unification at and marine ones, said Secretary General of of Germany has handed over his Arab country to be elected as Dean Naval and Air Attaches accredited to that time. This was the first official stage where Supreme Council for Planning and Development responsibilities to Brigadier of CAMNA in a European country the Kingdom. — KUNA she laid out a roadmap of her unification agen- (SCPD). General Khaled Al-Ragem, Kuwait da, when she dubbed unification as an “eco- The SCPD drew up the strategic plan approved Defense Attache. “Today is the han- nomic bonanza” and expressed the readiness by the National Assembly and Cabinet, Dr Khaled dover of the Presidency of Corps of Security Chief holds talks for unification as her administration’s priority. In Mahdi said in a statement issued on Saturday, on defense Attaches in Brussels to my her landmark speech in the former East German the occasion of World Environment Day (WED), dear friend Brigadier General in Singapore on joint topics city of Dresden, Park made a three-point pro- which falls on June 5. There are clear goals related Khaled Al-Ragem of Kuwait,” posal to North Korea for the “humanity, co-pros- to the diversification of the marine and wild envi- Matzken said during the handover SINGAPORE: Chief of the National International Institute for Strategic perity, and integration” of the two Koreas. The ronment, as well as air pollution and means of ceremony held at the German Security Bureau Sheikh Thamer Ali Studies (IISS). North Korean Defense Ministry described the improving air in Kuwait, he said. Embassy late on Friday. Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, current- The chief of the Kuwaiti security unification of the two Koreas plan as “ridiculous He added that these goals were included clear- “The President is the key leader ly on a visit to Singapore with oth- bureau will address various issues and meaningless”. Pyongyang, the capital of ly in the development plan with the aim of of the CAMNA here in Brussels and er officials, discussed on Friday during his participation in the North Korea, is concerned that this initiative enhancing international standards on one hand, he has to foster community of the with Singaporean Minister of State gathering; namely complex securi- aims to harm the doctrine of North Korea and and local ones on the other hand. He said the attaches, as well as their families,” for Defense and Foreign Affairs Dr ty challenges, revamping military its socialist system. environment axis covers all external and internal he said. “I am very happy and Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman issues capacities with latest technology, I made a comment at the panel discussion economic and social aspects, indicating that proud that I could convince my of joint concern for the two friend- managing military competition in expressing my views as a Middle East journalist there is a project in the 2017-2018 plan aiming to dear friend Khaled to take over this ly countries. Asia, challenges pertaining to and observer, using the Iranian model and its post. I of course wish him my best improve marine and wild environment. The bureau said in a statement, resolving strife, security chal- nuclear activity in the region, and the Gulf in the next years to come and I am Meanwhile, UN Development Program released in Kuwait, that Sheikh lenges emanating from illegal countries’ concerns of such a dangerous activity sure that he can manage this task,” Resident Representative Zainab Benjelloun Thamer conveyed to Minister Dr immigration, cooperation against on their peace and security, including sanctions he added. referred to a discussion panel, concurrently with Bin Osman, during the meeting, terrorism, determining common and US-Iran nuclear agreement. I believe impos- Meanwhile, Ragem said, “we, as attended by the State of Kuwait interests in the virtual world, the WED, to focus on the issues of environment Defense Attaches, represent our ing sanctions is a long-term process and may internationally and locally, and the role of civil Ambassador to Singapore Yaqoub electronic and cyber security. not achieve its goal in the short term. Nuclear countries with pride, ambition and Al-Sanad and other visiting Kuwait, a key member of the society organizations so as to achieve the agenda power must not be used as a threat against hope for the future. We are here Singaporean officials, greetings of international community, takes of sustainable development. neighbors. The unification of Korea will not be today to improve our Military rela- the First Deputy Prime Minister part in this convention the first Kuwait has been interested in environment like the German model because of the different tionships, through the Kingdom of and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah time. It is participating in the protection, Sheikh Mubarak Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, an Belgium, to help create a solid unity Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. event in response to an invitation circumstances and the presence of China as a environment activist, was quoted by the state- between us.” Matzken, who held the Sheikh Thamer and his delegation from the IISS, which organized large power in Asia. The US is facing a new elec- ment as saying. He said that there were several post for two years, also clarified arrived in Singapore, on Thursday, over the past 12 years the annual tion and the new president may not support bodies across the country paying attention to that seniority is not an absolute to take part in the Shangri-La Manama Dialogue Summit. the South Korean plan. We need to slow down, environment, pointing to many ways to preserve condition to take over the Dialogue (SLD), scheduled on June Kuwait is also a key participant in considering all options. environment. —KUNA Presidency and he himself was not 3-5. It is organized by the this top-level gathering. — KUNA To be continued...

SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 LOCAL

Special Report Manpower authority official explains new rules, exceptions

By Nawara Fattahova employee is obliged to give his employer the legal notice period according to article 44 of law No 6/2010,” stressed KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor has Mazyad. If the employee cannot give the employer notice issued various new rules and regulations related to expa- for the abovementioned period, he has to submit a com- triate workers. But some employees and workers are not plaint at the Labor Relations Department to inform the aware of the rights these rules entitle them to, especially employer. The submission date of this complaint is consid- non-Arabic speakers. In order to improve work conditions, ered the beginning of the notice period. The employer is the ministry established the Public Authority for not allowed to file an absconding report against the absent Manpower (PAM), which works under its umbrella and has employee during this period. many responsibilities. According to Mazyad, government contracts will be Aseel Al-Mazyad, Director of the Public Relations and excluded from the three-year period mentioned in this arti- Information Department at the authority, shed light on the cle, according to the following conditions: 1- If the govern- various ministry decrees that have removed many restric- ment contract has expired. 2- If the employer does not have tions. Exceptions for transferring visas that were not another government contract to which he can transfer the allowed in the past are now possible. In October 2015, the employee. 3- If the owner of the government contract sets a ministry issued two decrees - 134/2015 and 135/2015 - reg- condition in advance for the employer whose contract has ulating transferring residencies of expat employees after expired that his employees will be transferred after winning paying a fee of KD 300. a government project bid. 4- Transfer of registered employ-

• Contracted employee in public sector can transfer visa to same employer after paying KD 300 fee • Private sector employee can transfer visa without employer’s approval after three years • Employer can file absconding case against an employee KUWAIT: Aseel Al-Mazyad, Director of the Public Relations and Information Department at the Public Authority for Manpower. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

if he is absent for 7 days Canceling absconding cases ly when resolving transfer conflicts due to the personal The joint committee of the PAM and Ministry of nature of these conflicts. The employee is allowed to be Interior, which is in charge of judging absconding cases, accompanied by a lawyer. For conflicts of indemnity, the Decree 134 is related to employees in the public sector. ees on government contracts is limited to technical profes- can cancel the absconding case. This committee is in attendance of the employee is not necessary, as it is a “According to this decree, an employer who brought an sions only - for nontechnical professions, a fee according to charge of all cases issued before January 4, 2016, a total financial conflict and if it isn’t resolved amicably, it would employee from abroad to work on a contract is allowed to ministry decree No 135/2015 should be paid. of 18,385 cases. An absconding case can be canceled in be transferred to the court, contrary to visa transfer cases transfer the visa of this employee to his main file by paying two situations: If the employer drops the case before the that are out of the court’s competency,” she added. KD 300,” Mazyad told Kuwait Times. Decree 135 is related to Absconding cases committee and agrees to renew or transfer the employ- employees working in the private and oil sectors. An employer is authorized to file an absconding case ee’s visa to another sponsor. The second situation New contract “According to this decree, an employer can transfer the resi- against an employee if he is absent from work for more includes all the cases that are decided by the PAM. “For The authority also issued a new employment contract dency of an employee to work in his company after an than seven consecutive days at the work relations depart- instance, duplicity of the sponsor - when the work per- for the private sector. This contract includes many bene- exemption of the period condition by the Higher ment. The employer should send an electronic version of mit is registered with one employer while the visa is fits for the employees, the most significant of which is Committee for Work Conflicts by paying KD 300, she added. the absconding report to the inspection department, with another sponsor. In this case, the employee will the obligation for the employer to pay health insurance which should check that the employee is actually not have two sponsors due to the negligence of the old fees, which many employees pay. working at that company. After ensuring that he is not employer in transferring the visa to the new employer, Decree 378/2016 working there, it will send the report to the work relations and this is not the mistake of the employee,” said Statistics She also spoke about decree 378/2016, which amended department confirming this fact. After receiving this Mazyad. During the first quarter of this year, the number of article 6 of decree 842/2015 regarding transferring workers report and after 90 days have passed, the work relations Other cases include holders of Palestinian travel docu- violations at the inspection department reached 538. from one employer to another for those who can transfer department (the unit in charge) will issue an absconding ments, spouses and relatives of Kuwaiti nationals, reports “These violations were transferred for investigation after their visas. “The employee can transfer his residency from case to the ministry of interior, which will cancel his resi- that were proved malicious, reports that include mis- being reviewed by the violations committee. These his employer after three years of the date of issue of his dency and issue an arrest order for the absconding takes, if the employee has received an approval of trans- include violations such as work safety, workers’ accom- work permit without the approval of his employer. But the employee. fer, and other cases. “Employees have to attend personal- modation and many others,” concluded Mazyad. SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 FROM THE ARABIC PRESS

Al-Jarida Soon in Ramadan! Crime When warehouses Report burn Child hospitalized with gun wound in her head

By Ghanim Al-Najjar KUWAIT: A four-year-old Kuwaiti girl was rushed to Adan Hospital with a head injury, said security sources, noting hroughout the corruption era that started in the that her parents initially claimed that she sustained the 1950s, two main things happened together in injury when she fell, then said that a piece of metal had Tconcert, and we started using them in our say- penetrated in her head. However, x-rays showed there was ings and included them in our customs and traditions. a bullet in the child’s head, and she was immediately The first is turning a simple person into a legendary rushed to Ibn Sina Hospital for surgery and the bullet was one while he is nothing but an office boy at the removed. The parents then confessed that her brother was municipality. The second is the annual fire at the toying with a loaded gun that accidentally fired, hitting Ministry of Education’s (MoE) warehouses. the girl’s head. The brother was arrested and referred to Every year and a few days before the annual inven- juvenile police for further investigations. tory, some hungry ‘mouse’ started moving around in the same location at MoE’s warehouses and chewed an electric cable. It was then announced that the fire Drug dealer arrested was the result of an electric short circuit. The case was closed, only to recur the following year, when the very A citizen with a criminal record was arrested in same mouse moved again to bite the very same cable. Salmiya with a variety of drugs he had prepared and Once more, investigation results were identical, before packed for sale. A security source noted on seeing the Al-Anbaa shelving the case, to the extent that shelving corrup- police, the suspect seemed nervous, and on searching tion cases and stating that the culprits are unidentified him, policemen found the drugs. A case was filed and or just hungry mice or rats became an integral part of the suspect was referred to narcotics department for our traditions. further investigations. Long years have gone past since these accidents started happening and a lot of water has flowed under and above bridges. MoE warehouse fires started dis- Liquor possession appearing from our habits and traditions, not because corruption was over, but because it started changing No more grace periods for Two citizens were arrested in Sharq with a whiskey bot- forms and strategies. Corrupt people no longer set tle. Security sources noted that on checking on them, warehouses ablaze. Corruption has grown more com- residency violators: Maarafi one of the suspects was found wanted for a KD 9,000 plicated, but the only fixed thing is that corruption financial claim. files get opened only to be closed again. This part of KUWAIT: Director of the Residency Affairs Department at the being studied concerning issu- the tradition remains the same. Ministry of Interior (MoI) Major General Talal Maarafi announced ing special residency IDs for Naturally enough, what made me raise this issue is that the project of establishing a special company to hire expats and cancelling residency Physical assault the recent fire at an MoE warehouse, but with one dif- domestic workers is almost complete and it is expected to stickers in passports in a bid to ference - the culprit this time is no longer a worn-out become operational in six months. He also stressed that the prevent sponsors from with- A Syrian interior designer filed a case against three cable or a rat, but a human arsonist, according to KFSD project would put an end to domestic labor offices’ monopoly in holding passports. “According citizens, who are brothers, accusing them of assault, reports, which were contradictory to the usual reasons the local market and create competition that would eventually to this project, a worker will said security sources. According to the man, who we are accustomed to. What made things worse is that help control domestic labor prices. only be allowed to leave the provided a medical report of his injuries, he was the minister of education referred to the issue to the On another concern, Maarafi strongly denied that MoI country after handing over his hired to do some decor work at the assailants’ house, public prosecution and said penal measures will be intends to grant any further grace periods for residency law vio- residency ID,” he added. which they did not like and demanded that he redo taken against whoever is proved guilty and involved. lators. “That is something from the past,” he underlined, noting Responding to a question the whole job. Refusing to do the work all over Accordingly, I believe we have to hold both the that the recent security inspections in various areas made con- about the new fees to be again, the three assaulted him. A case was filed and minister and KFSD accountable for violating our habits siderable numbers of residency law violators legalize their sta- imposed on expats, Maarafi the alleged assailants are being summoned for fur- and traditions, an accusation which is even more seri- tuses and pay fines. “Violators will have to either legalize their explained that expats would ther investigations. Separately, a Pakistani salesman ous than corruption itself! statuses or leave,” he underlined. Responding to a question pay KD 20 instead of KD 10 for Major General Talal filed a complaint against a citizen, accusing him of — Translated by Kuwait Times about Syrian residents in Kuwait, Maarafi stressed that violators each residency year. He also Al-Maarafi assault. The salesman said that the citizen’s wife would be given a chance to explained that instead of pay- bought a bag from his store two days earlier and legalize their stay in Kuwait ing KD 200 for a parent’s residency, expats would pay KD 300 a returned to the shop to return it, which he refused. and stressed that they would year. Maarafi also explained that family visit visa validity was He added that the woman then called her husband, not be exempt from paying limited to one month except for wives and children, who get who arrived and beat him up. The salesman added fines. “This only applies to three-month visas. He added that in a bid to control the num- that he followed them and jotted down their vehi- Syrians, while other nationali- ber of senior visitors who arrive to receive medical treatment cle’s license plate number. A case was filed and the ties have to pay the fine and in public hospitals, a new ‘medical treatment visa’ would be husband is being summoned. leave,” he explained. Maarafi issued for people older than 50 after paying reasonable health added that a new project was insurance. — Al-Jarida Illegal fundraising CBK launches special Following the arrest of a Jordanian man who had been allegedly collecting donations, a citizen and a bedoon Ramadan social program were arrested for illegal charity collection, said security sources. Case papers indicate that detectives were tipped KUWAIT: Out of keenness to promote its ‘Sahourek Alaina’ campaign which provides off concerning the suspects’ activities, noting that the social and charity activities for the holy free Suhour meals to cleaning and construc- bedoon usually made women contact donors and con- month of Ramadan, the Commercial Bank of tion workers. “Moreover, CBK staff will cele- vince them to donate money to build mosques and fund Kuwait (CBK) prepared a special program full brate and distribute Gergai’an to hospitalized other charity projects. Arresting him, police found that of social activities designed to communicate kids, visit geriatric homes and disabled cen- he had collected up to KD 6,000 so far. The man con- KUWAIT: Assistant Undersecretary of the Traffic Affairs, Major General Abdullah Al- with all NGOs. ters in addition to the annual Ramadan gift fessed that he had been collecting money for a specific Muhanna hands out a memorial shield to KFH Group Public Relations Executive Commenting on the program, Amani Al- for the staff,” she elaborated. establishment and got a small commission. Raiding the Manager, Yousef Al-Ruwaieh. Wera, Assistant General Manager for Media Moreover, Wera stressed that by the end of place, policemen found that it was an export-import KFH honored for sponsoring and Public Relations Affairs, said that CBK Ramadan, CBK’s Public Relation Department company, and arrested the owner. A case was filed and has been preparing special social, humane staff and other volunteering CBK employees further investigations are in progress with the company’s Unified GCC Traffic Week and charity programs for Ramadan to will distribute Eid Al-Fitr clothes to cleaning staff. — Al-Rai, Al-Anbaa emphasize its commitment to communicat- and construction workers as part of its KUWAIT: General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior, indicating that KFH ing with all social categories. ‘Hawwin Alaihom’ (Make it easier for them) the Ministry of Interior honored Kuwait expands its role in an attempt to offer all Wera added that CBK plans to distribute campaign, which is being held for the fourth Finance House (KFH) in recognition of means of support to the official authorities, ‘CBK’s Ramadan Gift’ to worshippers in various year. “Our team will also celebrate Eid with News sponsoring the 32nd Unified GCC Traffic while bolstering the GCC cooperation. mosques, in addition to launching the kids at special care houses,” she concluded. Week that had been convened this year Meanwhile, Ruwaieh hailed the efforts in brief under the theme “your decision identifies of the General Directorate of Traffic, affirm- your destiny”. ing that KFH’s collaboration with the The Interior Assistant Undersecretary of Ministry of Interior reflects its keenness on ‘Largest’ anti-drug the Traffic Affairs, Major General Abdullah increasing the awareness and achieving campaign planned Al-Muhanna handed out a memorial shield safety and security for the residents and to KFH Group Public Relations Executive citizens of the GCC countries. He indicated KUWAIT: Several state departments are coordinating to Manager, Yousef Al-Ruwaieh in presence of that safety and security are major factors launch what sources described as ‘the largest campaign a huge number of the Interior’s officials and in achieving development and prosperity against drugs’ in Kuwait’s history, which will be directly representatives of the GCC delegations. in any country, underscoring KFH’s supervised by the cabinet. The sources did not give an Muhanna praised KFH efforts in support- endeavors in constantly participating in exact date for when the campaign is expected to begin, ing the security and awareness initiatives of the society-oriented activities. adding that it comes in response to a notable increase in drug-related crimes lately, mainly a case in which a toddler was beaten to death by her drug addict father. — Al-Anbaa Registration still running for Ooredoo’s Volunteer Program South Korean teachers KUWAIT: South Korea will send trained teachers to teach KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait, a member of the Ooredoo Volunteer Program was launched Ooredoo announces monthly in Kuwaiti schools and educational institutes as per an international Ooredoo Group, continues to in collaboration with Spread the Passion, a agreement signed between the two countries during receive applicants for its volunteer program, local non-profit organization which aims at draw winner for prepaid campaign Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- conducted in collaboration with ‘Spread the encouraging youth to be more engaged in Sabah’s visit to the Asian country last month. The agree- Passion’ and ‘ATAHUB’, for the second consecu- voluntarily programs. Ooredoo will also be KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait, a member of the which is the 2016 Toyota Prado V6. The more ment also includes scholarships for Kuwaiti students to tive year. Applicants can register through a link sponsoring ATAHUB initiative that aims to raise study medicine, electronic engineering and other sub- which is available on the company’s various the community awareness, collaboration and international Ooredoo Group, announced the customers recharge their lines, the more third and fourth weekly winners of its all new chances they get to win. In addition to the jects in South Korean universities, as well as scholarships social media channels, until the beginning of engagement in initiatives that have a positive for South Korean students to study Arabic language in the Holy Month. return on the society and its needs. In addition prepaid campaign ‘Every Recharge Wins.’ four- draws, customers will also be entitled to get teen of the winners were presented with the free SMSs, internet, Nojoom points or minutes, Kuwait, Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Once registered, applicants will be called up to Jaribha initiative, which is an online plat- Education Dr Bader Al-Essa said. — Al-Qabas for interviews, to make sure they are well pre- form based on the concept of “reward crowd- Samsung Galaxy mobile, two winners with the instantly upon every recharge. pared to take positive part of the volunteers funding”, where business creators can achieve iPad Mini 3 and one winner with KD1,000. To take part in these draws and win one of Ooredoo’s ‘Every Recharge Wins’ campaign the great prizes, customers merely need to groups. Interviews are conducted at Ooredoo’s their project goals through the support of Price increases headquarters in Al-Soor Street. people in return for rewards. is the first of its kind, providing customers with recharge their prepaid lines. The more the cus- The company has confirmed that doors Also, Ooredoo took the responsibility to chances to enter daily, weekly, and monthly tomers recharge, the more chances they have draws, in addition to a grand draw for each 1 to win. All winners will be contacted directly KUWAIT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry received a are still open for those who are interested to conduct several charitable events, such as giv- total of 17,728 complaints about commercial fraud and fab- take part of the second edition of its volun- ing out meals daily throughout the month of KD recharge. Customers can win smart and an announcement with the winners’ phones, tablets, cash prizes and a grand prize, names will be made. ricated price increase during the period from 2010 to 2016. teer program, the opportunity will remain Ramadan at Ooredoo’s iftar tent located in Al- They include 4,410 complaints pertaining with price increas- The winners forthis weeks were: available till beginning of the Holy Month Soor street, Kuwait City, opposite to the compa- es which were referred to the public prosecution, with an and applicants will interviewed by profes- ny’s headquarter. As well as organizing visits to average of two cases a day, sources said. — Al-Qabas sionals to well prepare them before the kick- nursing home, orphanages and patients at dif- off of the actual activities. ferent hospitals across Kuwait. No alternative farms

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources is not legally bound to provide replacement land plots for owners of farms that are planned to be removed in Wafra and Abdali, Minister of Public Works Dr Ali Al-Omair said. Compensation will be paid to owners of 29 farms in Wafra to be removed to make way for the GCC railway project, and 62 in Abdali to be removed for oil excavation purposes, Omair added. — Al-Rai

Oil production

KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Company seeks to reach an oil production capacity of 3.15 million barrels a day by March 2017, and one billion square feet of free gas by 2022, informed sources said. — Al-Rai SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 Clinton goes nuclear in bid to unpick ‘Teflon Donald’ Erdogan: Turkey will never accept genocide ‘blackmail’ Page 8 Page 9

ALEPPO: Malek Barghout (left) mourns over his father’s body, who was killed earlier in the day following an air strike by Syrian government forces on the rebel-held neighborhood of Al-Sakhour as he was volunteering with the SyrianSyria civil defense members, known asarmy the White Helmets, in this northern thrusts city yesterday. — AFP into IS bastion Kurds advance from north

BEIRUT: Russian-backed Syrian troops Turkish border raised suspicions that its garrison and airbase in 2014, it pushed into the Islamic State group’s Moscow and Washington were covert- summarily executed 160 captured bastion province Raqqa yesterday, ly coordinating operations by their regime troops. threatening to catch the jihadists in a respective Syrian allies. “It seems there pincer movement as US-backed has been an undeclared coordination IS under multiple attack Kurdish-led fighters advance from the between Washington and Moscow,” The jihadists are facing counter- north. The lightning advance from the he said. Russian Foreign Minister attacks on multiple fronts. Arab and southwest with Russian air support Sergei Lavrov discussed Syria with US Kurdish fighters backed by brought the army to within dozens of Secretary of State John Kerry in a tele- Washington have launched an assault kilometres of the Euphrates Valley phone call on Saturday, the foreign on the strategic Manbij pocket further town of Tabqa, site of the country’s ministry in Moscow said, without giv- up the Euphrates on the Turkish bor- biggest dam, the Syrian Observatory ing details. der, regarded as a key entry point for of Human Rights said. The “main priority” for Moscow, foreign jihadists. Hundreds of kilome- The dam, some 50 km upstream Lavrov said in an interview this week, tres downstream in neighboring Iraq, from the jihadists’ de facto Syrian cap- was “more direct, effective and force- elite troops have begun an assault on ital Raqqa city, is also the target of the ful measures” against IS and Al-Nusra the emblematic IS bastion of Fallujah. Washington-backed offensive which Front, whereas Western powers were Iraqi security sources said army, police Kurdish-led fighters launched late last opposed to the jihadist Nusra being and Shiite militia forces gained new month. It was the first time that gov- targeted because of its alliances with ground from IS on Saturday in the ernment troops had entered Raqa “moderate” rebels. At least 26 jihadists Saqlawiya area west of Fallujah. province since they were ousted by IS and nine government troops and mili- In Syria, Washington has deployed in August 2014. Regular army troops tia were killed in the army’s advance, more than 200 special forces troops in were backed by militia newly trained said the Britain-based Observatory, support of the Kurdish-led Syrian by the regime’s ally Russia, which relies on reports from medics Democratic Forces, which it regards as Observatory director Rami Abdel and activists on the ground. Tabqa the most effective fighting force on Rahman told AFP. dam has a huge reservoir named Lake the ground against IS in Syria. The SDF He said the twin offensives which Assad after President Bashar Al- controls a large swathe of northeast- threaten to cut off IS-held Raqa from Assad’s late father and predecessor ern Syria along the Turkish border and jihadist-held territory along the Hafez. When IS overran the area with another border enclave in the north- west. The SDF’s offensive against the Manbij pocket is aimed at seizing the Vatican to digitize last stretch of border still under IS control and denying the jihadists any opportunity to smuggle in recruits Gulf manuscripts and funds. VATICAN: The Vatican has signed an agreement with Qatar to digitalize The US military said the assault had Vatican manuscripts relating to the Arabian Gulf and other Islamic regions. captured more than 100 sq km of ter- The agreement was signed yesterday following a private papal audience ritory from IS this week. IS has hit back with Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser, the president of the Foundation for with an offensive against two towns Education, Science and Community Development. The documents are held by non-jihadist rebels further among 8,000 manuscripts in the Vatican Library that are part of a digitali- west in a bid to enlarge the territory it zation project. holds on the border. Washington has The Vatican said the sheikha met with Pope Francis for 30 minutes, dropped ammunition to the rebels informing him of “the grave situation of schools in the various areas of defending the town of Marea in a bid conflict” She gave the pope a decorated Arabic manuscript of the Gospels to stop jihadists overrunning it, a US produced in 18th Century Ottoman Turkey, while the pope gave her a official confirmed. medallion depicting the olive tree of peace and an Arabic edition of his The supply lines from neighbor- encyclical on the environment. — AP ing Turkey have made the northern border region one of the most con- tested battlegrounds of Syria’s five- year civil war. The region is now controlled by a myriad of rival armed groups, although IS and the SDF have put other rebel groups on the back foot. Washington’s support for the SDF has strained relations with NATO ally Ankara as its largest com- ponent is the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG). Ankara regards the YPG as an arm of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) which has fought a three-decade insurgency against the Turkish state. The increasingly complex frontlines have left hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped by fighting or living under siege. Damascus said on Friday that it was ready to allow desperately needed relief convoys into 12 besieged areas, but the United Nations said it was preparing to seek VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis and Qatar’s Sheikha Moza bint Nasser the government’s permission to exchange gifts during a private audience at the Vatican yesterday. — AP organize air drops. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Turk gets 108 years for abusing Syria children

ISTANBUL: A court in Turkey has sen- Nizip rejected the arguments, sentencing Sexually-Transmitted Disease Risk last month, according to the chamber’s rights committee also visited both the tent tenced a Turkish man to 108 years in jail him late Friday to 108 years in jail. Aid groups have warned that Syrian website. Following the report, local oppo- and container camps in Nizip on May 25. for sexually assaulting at least eight Prosecutors had asked for a sentence of refugee children living in any host country sition politician Mahmut Togrul of the Turkey is hosting over 2.7 million refugees Syrian children at a flagship refugee 289 years. The camp, which is home to are hugely vulnerable to sexual predators, Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) filed a from the conflict in neighboring Syria. Only camp, reports said yesterday. The 29- some 10,800 refugees, has been visited with discussion of the issue largely taboo. series of parliamentary questions for a quarter of a million live in refugee camps, year-old man, identified only as Erdal E, by international dignitaries and is adja- A team from the Gaziantep chamber of Health Minister Recep Akdag, the MP said with the rest living in Turkish towns and worked as a cleaner at the tented refugee cent to the Nizip container camp for doctors visited the Nizip camp in the wake in a statement. cities. The leftwing Birgun newspaper said camp in Nizip in the southern Gaziantep Syrian refugees which was visited by of the scandal, drawing up a report which He requested information about the the accused was suspected of assaulting province near the Syrian border. He was German Chancellor Angela Merkel in sounded the alarm over sexual abuse and prevalence of sexually-transmitted dis- 30 children but only went on trial over the found guilty of sexually abusing eight April. the risk of sexually-transmitted diseases at eases at the camp and what action was abuse of eight as the other families were children in the camp’s toilets in exchange During the trial, the accused claimed the camp. Chairman Hamza Agca said being taken to stop child abuse and child afraid of being sent back to Syria if they for payments of between 1.5 and five he had been made a “scapegoat” to cover there were problems with abuse of marriage. “Do you think that marrying at filed complaints. It said all the victims were Turkish lira ($0.50-$1.70), the Dogan up the crimes of others and prevent a women and children, as well as early mar- between 7 and 15 years has a negative boys aged between 8-12. Turkey’s emer- news agency said. wider scandal. “I know very well the riage and polygamy. effect on a child’s health?” he asked. gencies agency AFAD, which is responsible His defense had asked for his acquit- names of many managers and camp “We are worried about the risk of sexu- for the camp and has won international tal, saying an earlier confession to police workers guilty of abuse... but I will not say ally-transmitted diseases due to the high Afraid to Complain plaudits for its hosting of refugees, has said had been made under duress. But the them so as not to hurt my own family,” rate of polygamy and early marriage at the In another sign of concern, a cross-par- it has taken measures to ensure such an judges at the court in the southern city of the Hurriyet daily quoted him as saying. camp as well as abuse of children,” he said ty delegation from parliament’s human incident never happens again. —AFP US falters in campaign to revive Iraqi regular army Sectarian militias growing in power

BAGHDAD: A 17-month US effort to has failed to change the underlying Iraqi have largely watched from the sidelines mate that 10 percent to 20 percent of retrain and reunify Iraq’s regular army political dynamics that fuel the rise and as Iraqi Special Forces and Shiite militias the 300 officers who run the Iraqi mili- has failed to create a large number of growing power of sectarian militias. have reclaimed land from Islamic State, tary’s Operations Command have an effective Iraqi combat units or limit the Retired US Lieutenant General Mick current and former US military officials affinity or association with either the power of sectarian militias, according to Bednarek, who commanded the US mil- said. Militias have repeatedly taken Badr militia or the Shiite religious leader current and former US military and civil- itary training effort in Iraq from 2013 to advantage of the power vacuums that Muqtada Al-Sadr. And after Iraqi Special ian officials. Concern about the short- 2015, said the Iraqi army has not have emerged after Islamic State Forces, aided by US air strikes, captured comings of the American attempt to improved dramatically in the past eight defeats. The Iraqi military operations a strategic oil refinery in the town of strengthen the Iraqi military comes as months. He blamed a variety of prob- command of Salahuddin province, Baiji in October, Shiite militias looted all Iraqi government forces and Shiite mili- lems, from a lack of Iraqis wanting to north of Baghdad, is dominated by a of its salvageable equipment, according tias have launched an offensive to join the military to the resistance of Shiite militia leader, Abu Mehdi to a senior US military official and three retake the city of Fallujah from Islamic some lower-level Iraqi officers to send- Mohandis, according to a current US Iraqi government officials. State. Aid groups fear the campaign ing units to American training. “The Iraqi military officer, an Iraqi security official Over the past year, US military offi- ISTANBUL: People shout slogans against Germany yesterday as they hold could spark a humanitarian catastrophe, military’s capacity hasn’t improved that and three Iraqi officials who monitor cers have struggled to ensure that mili- the Turkish national flag in front of the German consulate after the German as an estimated 50,000 Sunni civilians much - part of that is the continuing the province. tias do not seize American weaponry parliament recognized as genocide the massacres of Armenians under the remain trapped in the besieged town. challenge of recruitment and retention,” Mohandis serves as the chief state delivered to the main Iraqi army supply Ottoman Empire. —AFP depot in Taji and to a brigade in the Saqlawiya region. “We would transfer arms to units in those areas - and either Erdogan: Turkey will never because of corrupt commanders or out- right robbery - they would end up in accept genocide ‘blackmail’ the hands of the militia groups,” said one US officer. The officer noted, however, that controls have been tightened ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan we find solutions to our problems in a fair way. and the number of cases was small. warned yesterday Turkey would never accept Or Turkey will stop being a barrier in front of “You can’t eliminate it entirely. It’s just charges the Ottoman Empire committed geno- the problems of Europe. We will leave you to not realistic.” cide against Armenians in World War I, saying your own worries,” Erdogan added to cheers, the accusations were being used as “blackmail” without specifying further. The dispute sparked ‘An Official Body’ against Ankara. In his most bitter reaction yet to alarm over the potential damage to relations Iraqi government and senior para- the vote by the German parliament Thursday to between Turkey and Germany at a sensitive military leaders said the reports of poor recognise the killings from 1915 as genocide, time when the two sides are working together training and Shiite militia dominance in Erdogan threatened to leave Europe “to its own to implement a deal seeking to halt illegal the military are false. They said the mili- worries” if such disputes were not resolved. migration to the EU. tias follow the orders of the prime min- “The issue here is not the Armenians.... The The concerns have been amplified after the ister and his military commanders. Iraqi Armenian issue is used all over the world as a departure earlier this month of prime minister defense ministry spokesman Brigadier convenient blackmail against Turkey and has Ahmet Davutoglu, who was seen as more pro- General Yahya Rasool called the militias even started to be used as a stick,” he said in a EU than Erdogan, and his replacement by the “an official body connected with the televised speech. “I am addressing the whole president’s close ally, Binali Yildirim. Erdogan office of the commander-in-chief of the world. You may like it, you may not. Our attitude warned the EU against “hypocrisy” and using armed forces.” He said they take their on the Armenian issue is clear from the begin- “your propaganda machines, Armenians or ter- orders only from government officials ning. We will never accept the accusations of ror groups.” “Don’t deliver blows below the belt and “have a great role in supporting the genocide.” in the media or the economy,” he added. army forces and the federal police.” He said that during World War I, what Mohammed Bayati, a former remained of the Ottoman Empire was “under ‘Look Me in the Face’ human rights minister and senior Badr siege from all sides” and “of course a number of Armenians say some 1.5 million of their peo- group leader, now commands forces in measures were taken to restore order in ple were killed in a genocidal campaign by northern Salahuddin Province. He said Anatolia”. Referring to Germany’s guilt over the Ottoman forces - ordered by Minister of War the Shiite paramilitaries fall under the Holocaust, Erdogan scoffed that it was the “last Enver Pasha and other top officials - to wipe FALLUJAH: Fighters take a selfie while firing artillery against Islamic State militants in this May army, police and regular military chain- country” to make such accusations. He added them from Anatolia. But Turkey insists similar 29, 2016 photo. —AP of-command. Bayati told Reuters that Germany would also be better advised to re- numbers of Muslims and Armenians were killed any reports of militias operating on examine the slaughter of indigenous Namibians during wartime conflict sparked when under the German Empire over a century ago, Armenians joined forces with invading Russian The continued weakness of regular said Bednarek. “Our (officers) train who administrator for Shiite paramilitary their own were false. “Yesterday, I was which Berlin has yet to officially term a genocide. troops in the hope of carving out their own Iraqi army units and reliance on Shiite shows up, and the issue is we are not forces. The US Treasury sanctioned in the Salahuddin Operations state. Erdogan said in comments published in militias, current and former US military sure who is going to show up.” him in 2009 for allegedly attacking US Command,” he said. “All orders are com- ‘Leave to Your Worries’ Turkish newspapers earlier that he wondered officials said, could impede Prime Two senior US military officers and forces in Iraq. He was also convicted in ing from the police and army leader- The vote in the German parliament added how German officials could look Turkey’s lead- Minister Haider Al-Abadi’s broader effort Bednarek said that with few exceptions, absentia by Kuwaiti courts for the ship.” The Shiite militias “are supporting yet another bone of contention to Turkey’s ers in the face after the vote in the Bundestag, to defeat Islamic State and win the long- the most effective and only truly non- 1983 bombings of the US and French the army and police.” troubled relationship with the European Union, which prompted Ankara to withdraw its ambas- term support of Iraqi Sunnis. The sectari- sectarian Iraqi government fighting embassies in Kuwait. The Fifth Iraqi The spokesman for the government which it has sought to join since 1987. “Either sador and warn of further consequences. —AP an divide between the majority Shiite force is the Iraqi Special Forces, some- Army Division in eastern Diyala umbrella body that oversees the mili- and minority Sunni communities threat- times called the Counter-Terrorism province is considered to be under the tias, Ahmed Al-Asadi, said the Shiite ens to split the country for good. Service. American officials expressed command of the Badr group, a power- forces did not loot the Baiji refinery. “I Critics agree that there have been worry that the Special Forces units may ful Shiite militia and political party deny totally such allegations,” he said. some military successes, citing the con- burn out after nearly two years of con- with strong ties to Iran’s Islamic Islamic State, he said, stole and tinued victories of American-trained tinuous combat. Revolutionary Guards Corps, accord- destroyed equipment. The office of Iraqi Special Forces, who have been ing to four current and former US mili- Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi fighting Islamic State for two years. But Militia Influence tary officers. Embassy in Washington didn’t respond the presence of 4,000 American troops Across Iraq, regular Iraqi army units In Baghdad, US military officers esti- to requests for comment. —Reuters W Sahara independence

CAIRO: Egyptian Journalists Syndicate president Yahiya Kallash (center), leader Abdelaziz buried secretary general Gamal Abd El-Rahim (second right) and freedoms committee chief Khaled El-Balshy (right) march and shout slogans after leaving the courthouse yesterday. —AFP BIR-LAHLOU, Western Sahara: Mohamed old Abdelaziz, who died on Tuesday, spent arms to their former leader whose coffin was Abdelaziz, leader of the Western Sahara inde- more than 40 years fighting for independence draped with the flag of the Sahrawi Arab pendence movement Polisario Front who died for the territory, and was buried in part of the Democratic Republic, which the movement of lung cancer this week, was buried on Western Sahara not controlled by Morocco. A proclaimed in 1976. Trial opens of Egyptian Saturday in the disputed territory. The 68-year- detachment of Polisario fighters presented Abdelaziz had been secretary general of the group for most of its decades-long struggle to journalist union leaders win independence for the former Spanish colony, but succumbed to a “long illness” on CAIRO: The trial of three top members of not let this pass,” he added. His lawyer Ahmed Tuesday. On Friday, his body was displayed in a Egypt’s journalists’ union accused of allegedly Abdelnaby said the defense team asked for camp for Sahrawi refugees in Tindouf, 1,800 km harboring two fugitive colleagues opened an adjournment in order to review the prose- southwest of the Algerian capital Algiers, to yesterday with one defendant calling it an cution file against their clients. “The accusa- allow delegations and dignitaries to pay hom- attack on public freedoms. Egyptian tions are not serious and there is no evidence” age. Journalists Syndicate president Yahiya against them, Abdelnaby said. He said the Algeria is the Polisario Front’s main backer, Kallash, secretary general Gamal Abd el- trio risk a two-year jail sentence if convicted and Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal was Rahim and freedoms committee chief Khaled of harboring fugitives and on charges of among those who paid tribute to Abdelaziz in Elbalshy have been charged with aiding fugi- “publishing false news”. Around 50 support- Tindouf. Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika tives after two reporters sought by police ers demonstrated outside the court brandish- decreed eight days of mourning after the inde- staged a sit-in at the union’s offices. ing pens and signs that read: “Journalism is pendence leader’s death. Abdelaziz had led the Their arrest following a May 1 police raid not a crime,” the AFP reporter said. Polisario since 1976, three years after the group on the union building to detain two reporters Earlier this week, the European Union said was founded to struggle for independence for from an opposition website accused of incit- the indictment of the journalists’ syndicate the territory, which Morocco annexed in 1975. ing demonstrations drew condemnation members was “a worrying development”. “It Local Sahrawi people are campaigning for from rights groups. Yesterday’s hearing lasted reflects broader limitations on freedom of the right to self-determination, but Morocco just a few minutes and the trial was expression and press freedom in Egypt,” an considers the territory to be part of the kingdom adjourned to June 18 at the request of EU spokesperson said in a statement. Rights and insists its sovereignty cannot be challenged. defense lawyers who asked for more time to activists accuse President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Abdelaziz’s successor will be selected at an review the case, an AFP reporter and one of of running an ultra-authoritarian regime that extraordinary conference within 40 days. The the lawyers said. The three are currently free has violently suppressed all opposition since BIR LAHLOU: Mourners and members of the Sahrawi People’s Liberation Army pray president of the Sahrawi National Council, Khatri on bail. “This trial is a new attack against pub- toppling Islamist president Mohamed Morsi Addouh, will lead the group in the interim, next to the coffin of Polisario Front’s secretary general Mohamed Abdelaziz during lic freedoms,” Elbalshy told AFP. “We should in 2013. —AFP his funeral yesterday in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. —AFP according to Polisario sources. —AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Clinton goes nuclear in bid to unpick ‘Teflon Donald’

WASHINGTON: Hillary Clinton last week revealed a room cloud that would be unmistakable to voters so Trump’s response so far has been to suggest Clinton formula she hopes will help beat presidential rival soon after the Cuban missile crisis. should go to jail over an email scandal and asserting Donald Trump in November: A not-so-subtle sug- “These are the stakes” says Johnson, playing nar- he has a “good temperament”. “I don’t have thin skin,” gestion he is unhinged. A string of 2016 presidential rator. “To make a world in which all of God’s children Trump told CNN. “I have very strong and thick skin.” hopefuls have tried to land a punch on “The Donald” can live, or to go into the dark. We must either love Some believe that won’t wash. “He has obviously with little effect. Trump has brushed off earnest- each other. Or we must die.” A caption fills the screen: shown himself to be a non-traditional candidate, but sounding accusations that he is not presidential, largely because many Americans seem to be clamor- ing for an unconventional leader. Democratic strate- gists privately admit that casting Trump as a “loose cannon” similarly misfired - that tack, they say, only played to the Republican’s tough man brand. REDDING, California: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump So in San Diego on Thursday Clinton tried a new speaks at a campaign rally at the Redding Municipal Airport on Friday. —AP formula. Trump, she argued, is not just unpresiden- tial and unpredictable, he’s too unhinged to be in power, or as she put it -”temperamentally unfit” to Trump campaigns in Calif, be commander-in-chief. “This is not someone who should ever have the nuclear codes - because it’s slams protesters as ‘thugs’ not hard to imagine Donald Trump leading us into a war just because somebody got under his very thin REDDING, California: Presumptive Republican for the Nov. 8 election, canceled a rally in skin.” She even suggested psychiatrists explain his US presidential nominee Donald Trump on Chicago in March after clashes broke out “affection for tyrants”. You could call this Clinton’s Friday denounced protesters in California as between his supporters and protesters. “Daisy strategy”. “thugs” a day after another demonstration out- The San Jose Police Department reported side one of his political rallies turned violent 300 to 400 protesters had gathered outside the Echoes of ‘64 ahead of the state’s presidential primary. Trump rally on Thursday, where police formed In 1964, incumbent president Lyndon B Johnson Demonstrators traded blows on Thursday lines to protect attendants exiting the conven- faced a challenge from a tough-talking Republican evening in the street outside the San Jose tion center. A number of the skirmishes occurred nominee. Barry Goldwater was a US Senator and Convention Center, videos posted to Twitter beyond police lines on nearby streets and at a friend to Democrat John F Kennedy, but he was also and online by media showed. Hundreds of pro- parking garage, a Reuters photographer said. from the right fringe of the political mainstream. testers waved Mexican flags, chanted anti- One sergeant suffered minor injuries after a pro- Goldwater was endorsed by the white supremacist Trump slogans and burned Trump hats and at tester struck him with a metal object. Police Ku Klux Klan, campaigned on a platform of with- least one US flag. reported four arrests. drawing from the United Nations, and advocated Speaking before a packed crowd in the Over 250 officers staffed the “all-hands on the use of tactical nuclear weapons against north CULVER CITY, California: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attends a northern California city of Redding on Friday, deck event,” said San Jose Police Chief Eddie Vietnam. His nuclear position prompted Johnson’s Women for Hillary organizing event on Friday at West Los Angeles College. —AFP Trump described the previous night’s rally as “a Garcia. “In hindsight, we’d say that wasn’t campaign to build and unleash “Daisy”. love fest inside. No problems whatsoever.” But enough,” said Garcia. For future events of that A minute long, and only broadcast by Johnson’s “Vote for President Johnson on Nov 3. The stakes are this is an area where ad hominem attacks aren’t then his supporters “walked out and they got scope, “we would need more officers with an campaign once, the attack ad would become one of too high for you to stay home.” The message was going to work,” said Geoffrey Skelley of the accosted by a bunch of thugs,” he said. The pro- absolute, number one goal of keeping both par- the most famous in US political lore. It starts with an unmistakable: Vote for crazy Barry Goldwater and the University of Virginia Center for Politics. Trump’s per- testers, many angry over Trump’s rhetoric ties separate as much as we can.” San Jose Mayor angelic young girl counting as she picks petals of a little girl gets it. Johnson was criticized for the ad, but sonal attacks on Clinton “may work with his base, but against illegal immigration, have gathered at Sam Liccardo, a Democrat, told the Associated flower. Then, suddenly, an ominous sounding voice he nevertheless won by a landslide. they will hurt him in the long run,” Skelley said. “He Trump rallies for months. Trump, now the Press that Trump needs to take responsibility for from mission control begins a countdown to zero - This line of attack, particularly when linked to can’t just resort to that. You need to put on a real Republican Party’s likely presidential nominee his supporters’ conduct at the rallies. —Reuters which brings a boom, blinding light and a mush- security, is one that Trump may find difficult to parry. presidential posture.” —AFP

LOS ANGELES: A Los Angeles police bomb squad member investigates a car matching the license plate of UCLA gunman Mainak Sarkar’s car on Friday. —AP Investigators find UCLA gunman’s car LOS ANGELES: A car found near Los Angeles on Friday belonged to a former graduate student who shot dead his estranged wife at her Minnesota home before driving halfway across the country and killing a professor and himself at the University of California, Los Angeles, a police spokeswoman said. Mainak Sarkar’s 2003 gray Nissan Sentra was found in Culver City, a suburb just outside Los Angeles, and a bomb squad has been sent to examine the vehicle, said Los Angeles police spokeswoman Liliana Preciado. The car was found blocks from an apartment where Sarkar once lived. Police do not know uet how Sarkar traveled to UCLA after he left his car in Culver City, about 10 km away from UCLA, said Los Angeles police spokesman Drake Madison. Investigators have been looking for the car since Wednesday, when Sarkar shot to death 39-year-old engineering professor William Klug at UCLA. The shooting drew a massive response of heavily armed police and sparked a two-hour lockdown of UCLA’s sprawling urban campus. Students said they hid in classrooms behind doors, some of which did not lock. Sarkar had intended to also kill a second professor at UCLA, police said. The native of India was convinced that Klug had stolen software he had developed, according to police, who called Sarkar’s claim unfounded. Earlier, Sarkar had killed his estranged wife Ashley Hasti, at her home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, police said. Hasti’s sister, Alex Hasti, described her in a statement on Facebook as a 31-year-old medical school student with a love of acting and stand-up comedy. So far no motive has emerged to explain why he killed Hasti in the home they had shared in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, some 3,200 km from Los Angeles. Hasti was found dead early on Thursday morning of multiple gunshot wounds, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office said in a statement on Friday. “Because this was an unwitnessed death, a more accurate date and time of death cannot be determined,” the statement said. Sarkar is believed to have forced his way into Hasti’s home through a window, which was found broken, Brooklyn Park police said in a statement. Police only decided to check on Hasti after finding a note at the Los Angeles crime scene written by Sarkar, 38, asking authorities to check on his cat at his home in St Paul. The bizarre hint led to the discovery of a “kill list” that included Klug, Hasti and the second professor, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck told reporters on Thursday. Alex Hasti on her Facebook post offered no indication of what might have provoked Sarkar. “My sister, Ashley Hasti, was the smartest, coolest, and funniest person I knew. She could do anything she dreamed of,” the sister said. “Unfortunately, she won’t get to see that last dream come true as her life was cut short much too soon by her estranged husband ... I’m still in a state of shock right now.” Sarkar was armed with twin 9mm semiautomatic handguns and multiple extra clips of ammunition, authorities said. The two guns were legally bought in Minnesota, according to Meredith Davis, a spokeswoman for the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. She declined to say who bought the weapons. Wednesday’s attack was the latest in a long string of deadly shootings at US schools, including an October attack at an Oregon community college that killed nine and a 2007 massacre at Virginia Tech, in which a gunman killed 32 people, was the deadliest mass shooting in US history. —Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Crucial test for Italy’s Renzi in local vote

ROME: Italians go to the polls today for four months before he puts his position on Berlusconi now a fading figure on the municipal elections that represent tests for the line in a referendum on constitutional national stage, Italy’s right is being reshaped both Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and the reforms designed to end decades of grid- and the battle for leadership is being played country’s divided right, with both fearing a lock in parliament. And the setback would out in Rome. chastening defeat in Rome. More than 1,300 be even greater if, as looks possible, the PD Giorgia Meloni, a candidate put up by municipal councils will be elected in a two- candidate in Milan is also defeated. Five Star one of several grouplets that emerged from round ballot to be completed on June 19, meanwhile are hoping that success in Rome Italy’s neo-fascist movement, is being with the primary focus on the major cities of will give them the platform they need to backed by the anti-immigrant Northern Bologna Milan, Naples, Turin, and especially transform themselves into Italy’s principal League, whose leader Matteo Salvini wants the capital, where the populist, anti-estab- opposition in the run-up to national elec- to united all the right behind himself. But lishment Five Star is heading the race for the tions due by June 2018 at the latest. Berlusconi has backed another candidate, mayor’s seat. Alfio Marchini, having told the pregnant Rome has been without an elected ‘Glorious defeat’ Meloni that the role of mayor was not com- leader since last October, when Ignazio “I think for Five Star the best outcome in patible with motherhood. PD candidates are Marino, a member of Renzi’s centre-left Rome would be to lose narrowly in the run- comfortably ahead in the polls in Turin and Democratic Party, was forced to quit over an off, they could talk that up as a glorious leftist bastion Bologna while the outgoing expenses scandal. That episode and a much defeat and continue to be in opposition,” mayor of Naples, an independent who has bigger, unrelated scandal over organized said Piergiorgio Corbetta, an academic spe- been a vocal critic of the government, is also ROME: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi (right) attends a campaign meeting of crime’s infiltration of City Hall have bolstered cialist on the movement. “If they win they expected to be returned to power. Roberto Giachetti, Democratic Party (PD) candidate for the mayoral election in Five Star’s Virginia Raggi. have to make the move from being a protest Perhaps concerned about the impact of Rome upon the first round of the election that will be held today. — AFP She goes into Sunday’s vote with polls party to proposing things and it will only losing both Rome and Milan for the indicating she could secure around 30 per- take six months for them to show they are momentum of his reform program, Renzi the streets, not the government of the cerns the turnout could be low with mil- cent of first round votes. The PD’s Roberto genetically no different from the other par- has played down the significance of the country,” he said recently. Some 16,000 lions of Italians enjoying a long holiday Giachetti was trailing on around 24 percent. ties they accuse of corruption and dishon- local elections. “The municipals are about polling stations open at 7.00 am (0500 weekend as a result of Republic Day falling Losing Rome would not augur well for Renzi esty,” he said. With former premier Silvio mayors, the people whose job it is to repair GMT) and close at 11.00 pm. There are con- on Thursday. — AFP 32 soldiers die as Boko Haram Bishops could be fired over ‘negligence’ on child abuse

attack in southeastern Niger VATICAN CITY: Catholic bishops guilty of explanatory statement. “For removal from negligence in respect to child abuse cases office, in the case of abuse of minors, it is Nigeria recovers $9.1 billion in stolen money, assets can now be dismissed from office, Pope ‘sufficient for the lack of diligence to be Francis said yesterday in a move hiking grave’ while in other cases a ‘very grave’ pressure on the Church’s hierarchy. The lack of diligence must be demonstrated,” NIAMEY: Thirty two Nigerian sol- move was announced just two weeks after he added. A “college of legal experts”-cardi- diers were killed in a Boko Haram the pope came under fire for meeting a top nals and bishops - has been set up to assist attack on Friday night against the French cardinal accused of covering up for the pope reach a decision arriving at a southeastern town of Bosso, close a pedophile priest in a scandal that has definitive decision in a particular case. to the border with Nigeria, Niger’s shaken France’s Catholic Church. defense ministry said yesterday. The decision, which will also apply to The Barbarin case “On Friday, hundreds of assailants other senior Church officials, was unveiled A string of historic pedophilia cases in of Boko Haram attacked” the posi- in a papal decree which said such cases North America and Europe has unleashed tion of the army of Bosso, the min- would now fall under existing canon law widespread criticism of the Catholic hierar- istry said in a statement. “The allowing for prelates to be sacked for “seri- chy, including allegations that in some cas- counter-offensive conducted early ous reasons”. “The Church, like a loving es bishops were aware of sexual predators this morning helped to retake con- mother, loves all her children, but treats among the priesthood but failed to curb trol of all the positions in the city and protects with special affection the them. Last month, Francis held a surprise of Bosso. The situation is under smallest and most helpless,” the papal meeting with French Cardinal Philippe control”, it added. decree said. Pope Francis came to power Barbarin, the under-fire Archbishop of Lyon promising a crackdown on cover-ups and a who is suspected of covering up for a 19 militants killed zero tolerance approach to abuse itself, but pedophile priest. The meeting came just Meanwhile, Nigerian troops killed victims’ groups have expressed discontent days after the pope was quoted as saying it 19 Boko Haram militants during with his record on ridding the Church of would be “nonsensical and imprudent” to clashes in northeast Borno state, the taint of pedophilia. seek Barbarin’s resignation at this stage. It while two soldiers suffered gunshot Known as an Apostolic letter, the text was not immediately clear whether the wounds, the army said yesterday. stresses the need for “special diligence” in papal decree would impact on the Barbarin Acting upon an intelligence report caring for minors and vulnerable adults, case. French examining magistrates are on the presence of Boko Haram with those who demonstrate negligence in currently carrying out two preliminary fighters in the militants’ tackling cases of abuse facing the threat of investigations to decide whether to pursue Chukungudu camp, troops and civil- dismissal. That diligence is required even charges against the archbishop for his han- ian JTF (joint task force) members, “without grave moral culpability” on the dling of the allegations against Bernard launched the attack on Friday. OGONI, Nigeria: A soldier helps a fellow soldier to adjust his ammunitions belt during the launching part of the bishop involved, Vatican Preynat, a priest in his diocese who has “During the encounter at the of a cleanup operation of Ogoniland in the Ogoniland area of Rivers state in the Niger Delta region. spokesman Federico Lombardi said in an been charged with sex abuse. — AFP camp, the troops killed 19 Boko Nigeria’s vice-president Yemi Osinbajo launched a $1 billion oil pollution clean-up program in the Haram terrorists including their noto- Niger delta, after President Muhammadu Buhari pulled out of visiting the restive region. Yemi rious leader in the area, called Ameer Osinbajo stood in for Buhari, who had been due to attend the ceremony in the Ogoniland area of Abubakar Gana,” the statement said. Rivers state in what would have been his first visit to the delta as president. — AFP There was no independent confirma- Briton jailed 15 years in tion of the army statement. The two craft guns and other weapons and Stolen money, assets much outstanding money in total is soldiers who suffered gunshot vehicles. Boko Haram’s seven-year In another development, Nigeria’s still being sought by the government. US over N Korea drugs wounds were said to be responding insurgency has devastated infrastruc- government has recovered $9.1 bil- “All these are monies recovered from to treatment. The troops destroyed an ture in the impoverished northeast lion in stolen money and assets, its individuals and entities who had improvised explosive devices (IED) region and forced some 2.1 million information and culture minister said either hidden, stolen, diverted or NEW YORK: A British man was sen- Carter, expressing hope that the defen- making factory, detonated four people in Nigeria to flee their homes, yesterday, as its corruption crack- were in possession of monies belong- tenced to 15 years in a US prison on dant can be the father that “your chil- primed IEDs, recovered two anti-air- according to the UN’s refugee agency. down continues against the backdrop ing to the nation,” the minister’s spe- Friday for conspiring to import 100 kilos dren need you to be.” He was one of five of the country’s worst economic crisis cial adviser, Segun Adeyemi said. (220 pounds) of North Korean metham- defendants arrested in Thailand in in years. President Muhammadu “These recovered funds include phetamines into the United States. September 2013 on suspicion of Buhari, elected last year largely on his monies withheld by past government Scott Stammers, who pleaded guilty to preparing to ship the drugs by boat. vow to fight corruption, has vowed to officials, monies kept in private conspiracy in August 2015, will be Two of his co-defendants belonged recover “mind-boggling” sums of accounts, monies diverted to private deported after serving his 181-month to a criminal gang, which claimed to money stolen from the oil sector and pockets and monies in possession of sentence. Dressed in khaki pants and an have stockpiled a ton of North Korean said public coffers were “virtually government officials not disclosed olive top, Stammers declined an oppor- methamphetamines in the Philippines empty” when he took office last May. after leaving government.” tunity to address the New York court. for storage, according to US court doc- Since then the country has The information minister said he “No. I’m fine, thank you very much sir,” uments. Stammers lived in the endured an economic crisis caused by could not name any individuals from he told US Federal Judge Andrew Philippines prior to his arrest and was the sharp fall in global oil prices, mak- whom money had been recovered for Carter. Stammers had faced a sentence involved in operational details of crimi- ing the need to recoup lost money legal reasons. He said some of the of up to 30 years, but the judge cited nal activity in Asia, Africa, Europe and more acute. Crude sales account for money came after companies that mitigating factors that included the fact the Americas, US prosecutors said. around 70 percent of national had failed to pay taxes were forced to that he has two children and was held Court documents described him as a income. In a statement, Information do so retrospectively. The ministry in harsh conditions in Thailand before poor student and said he got first job Minister Lai Mohammed said cash also said a total of $321 million was being extradited. in private security at 18. Within a year and assets recovered between May yet to be recovered from Nigerians in He said the defendant’s “somewhat he was stabbed on the job, but went 29 last year, when Buhari took office, Switzerland, the Britain, the United difficult upbringing” was another rea- onto make “a good living” handling and May 25 this year totaled $9.1 bil- States and the United Arab Emirates son, as was his past use of alcohol, security matters across Southeast Asia, lion. The government has said it plans or their assets held in those countries. cocaine and methamphetamine, which according to court filings. Despite diffi- to generate 3.38 trillion naira ($17 bil- Last month Buhari urged other coun- “may have contributed to his involve- culties at school, he developed a work- ABUJA: Nigeria’s former national security adviser Sambo Dasuki lion) this year from non-oil sources to tries and the United Nations to speed ment in this offense.” “Mr Stammers I ing knowledge of Tagalog, spoken in attends a hearing to face charges of possessing weapons illegally, at help fund the $30.6 billion budget up the process of repatriating stolen wish you the best of luck. I hope you the Philippines, Thai and Cantonese, the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria. Dasuki is accused of diverting signed into law by Buhari last month. money held abroad, which he said can get your life back on track,” said they added. — AFP $2.1 billion meant to fight the Boko Haram Islamic insurgency. — AP It was not immediately clear how was becoming “tedious”. — Agencies France floods ease as swollen Seine recede

PARIS: The rain-swollen River Seine in Paris still suspended in places. Boat traffic was also tor SNCF, Guillaume Pepy, said the rail network thought to be at risk to safety. The Louvre will pours have added to the gloom caused by began receding yesterday after reaching its suspended. The City of Paris said it had opened had suffered “catastrophic” damage which remain closed until Wednesday while the months of protests and strikes over a labor highest level in three decades, easing fears two gyms to shelter the homeless. Across would run to tens of millions of euros. Orsay said it would reopen Tuesday. The Grand reform bill that have continued in the run-up after devastating floods sent the Louvre and Europe, at least 17 people have been killed in Persistently heavy rainfall across western Palais exhibition centre was also shut, as were to the June 10 kick-off of the Euro 2016 foot- other riverside museums scrambling to pro- floods caused by pounding rains that have and central Europe has claimed victims from two of the National Library’s sites. The down- ball championships. — AFP tect their treasures. From a peak of 6.10 trapped people in their homes and forced res- at least four countries. Eleven people have meters in the early hours of yesterday, the riv- cuers to navigate swamped streets in lifeboats. been killed in the German states of Bavaria er began to subside, falling to 6.04 meters at Four of them have died in France, Prime and Baden-Wuerttemberg, and two in 10:00 am, the environment ministry’s Vigicrues Minister Manuel Valls said Saturday. More than Romania, while a beekeeper died in Belgium flood watch website said. 20,000 people have been evacuated over the while trying to save his hives. In France, the The record for the Seine is 8.62 meters, past week from the Loire Valley and the greater victims included a man on horseback who reached in 1910. “We’re now in the stabilization Paris area. Over 17,110 homes remained with- drowned after being swept away by a swollen phase, even if we could still get one or two cen- out power Saturday, electricity supplier Enedis river in Evry-Gregy-sur-Yerres, southeast of timeters more”, said Bruno Janet, head of mod- said. Paris firefighters warned people to keep Paris. Environment Minister Segolene Royal eling at Vigicrues. The city remained on orange away from dangerous parts of the river, but said she feared more bodies would be found flood alert but the threat appeared to have crowds gathered undeterred on bridges to as waters receded in villages in the centre of shifted to northeastern France, where threat- snap pictures of the fast-flowing waters. “It is a the country, some of which have suffered their ened storms could cause other rivers to burst reminder that nature is more powerful than worst floods in a century. their banks, as well as around the northern port man and we cannot do anything, only wait,” of Le Havre where the Seine flows into the sea. said Gabriel Riboulet, a 26-year-old entrepre- Seine star power The Louvre and Orsay museums, which sit on neur, as he took in the scene. The closure of the Louvre and Orsay muse- opposite banks of the Seine, remained closed ums, which receive a combined total of 12.5 Saturday, a day after shutting their doors in a ‘Catastrophic’ damage million visitors a year, highlighted the flood race to move art treasures from their base- French President Francois Hollande said a threat to key cultural sites. Eva Palomares, a ments to higher ground. state of “natural catastrophe” would be holidaymaker from the Italian city of Milan, Yesterday, pieces of driftwood, plastic bags declared when the cabinet meets on said she was disappointed to be unable to vis- and other detritus swept past in the muddy Wednesday, a necessary step to trigger com- it the Louvre but added: “The star today is the waters which engulfed the city’s famous river- pensation payments. Nationwide losses could Seine. You have to feel its angry rumble.” On side walkways, a popular haunt of strolling cou- reach more than 600 million euros ($680 mil- Friday evening, Hollande visited the museum, ples. Two metro stations remained closed and lion), said Bernard Spitz of France’s association where dozens of volunteers toiled through the services on a train line that hugs the Seine was of insurers. The head of national railways opera- night to bring some of the 38,000 artworks Picture shows a flooded bank of the Seine River. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Mystery Indian cult ‘had own government, army’

NEW DELHI: A mysterious cult at the cen- all kinds of people. Gradually, they started styled Hindu godmen whose aim was to videos posted on YouTube, Yadav can be Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced tre of deadly clashes in India was running running a self-government,” DC Mishra drive followers towards a kind of “religious seen pledging allegiance to Indian inde- compensation of two million rupees its own pseudo-government, army, court said, after officers seized documents and terrorism”. “They were also planning to pendence hero Subhash Chandra Bose ($30,000) each for the families of the slain and a prison where torture was the norm, other evidence from the camp. “They set come out with their own currency soon and the Azad Hind Fouj (Indian National policemen. The government will ensure a senior police officer told yesterday. up a court which pronounced punish- and they did not believe in the Indian con- Army), a rebel movement founded by speedy prosecution of all those accused Some 3,000 followers of the sect clashed ments and jail barracks where inmates stitution,” he said. The Swadhin Bharat Bose to combat British colonial rule. “The in the violence, his office posted on with police in the northern state of Uttar were tortured.” “Children as young as eight Vidhik Satyagrah sect is led by a man leaders duped their followers into believ- Twitter. India is home to hundreds of Pradesh during an eviction operation, years old were being given training in called Ram Vraksha Yadav, whom police ing that they will attain nirvana and get to semi-religious sects which are often led leaving 24 people dead, including two arms.” say was at the park when the violence meet an incarnation of Bose,” Mishra said. by charismatic self-styled “godmen”. In senior officers. The secretive sect had Police in the city of Mathura came broke out but has so far eluded arrest. Bose disappeared in mysterious circum- 2014, hundreds of armed supporters from occupied a 270-acre stretch of parkland under fire overnight Thursday from mem- In postings on social media, the sect’s stances in 1945. another sect clashed with police in the since late 2014, with the site almost entire- bers of the sect, who were armed with followers describe themselves as political Police have arrested more than 300 northern state of Haryana during a raid to ly closed off to the outside world, the top automatic weapons and hurled crude and social revolutionaries. Their demands people following the bloody raid, arrest their leader who faced murder alle- police inspector general of the region said. explosive devices during the violence. include the abolition of elections and although the sect’s four main leaders are gations. At least six people died in the “They set up a township of sorts with Mishra said the cult was being run by self- cheaper fuel for everyone. In several still believed to be on the run. The state’s violence. —AFP Indian PM, once a pariah to US, set to address Congress Modi forging a surprising bond with Obama

WASHINGTON: After years of tracted in the past five years - and Wednesday that negotiations Corker, chair of the Senate being denied entry to the US, the two nations are looking at between Westinghouse and the Foreign Relations Committee, told Indian Prime Minister Narendra joint development of technolo- Indian nuclear operator were at a a hearing last month. Lawmakers Modi has become a welcome gies for jet engines and aircraft “very detailed and advanced” of both parties also criticized guest in Washington, forging a carriers. A defense logistics agree- stage. He said the main issues to India’s failure to curb growing reli- surprising bond with President ment is likely to be finalized when be resolved concern cost and gious intolerance and human traf- Barack Obama and deepening Modi visits. financing, not insurance. He did ficking, and are likely to raise ties with America. A new defense Progress has been more elu- not say if a contract announce- those issues with Modi. An agreement and a possible sive on opening the way for the ment was imminent. Australia-based activist group announcement on US investment US nuclear industry to invest in Westinghouse declined to com- estimates that India has around in nuclear power in India could be India, eight years after the George ment Friday. Another US player, 18 million modern slaves, or 40 in the cards on his latest visit. He W. Bush administration reached a GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, said it percent of the global total. will meet with Obama on Tuesday landmark civil nuclear agreement is still concerned about the Indian The world’s two largest democ- and have the honor of addressing with India, rolling back export law, which could make nuclear racies have a surprisingly acrimo- a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. Modi has shaken off allegations that he was complicit in anti-Muslim violence when he served as a top state official before becoming prime minister two years ago, but he could face pointed questions from lawmakers about India’s human rights record. It will be his fourth visit to the US since his Hindu nationalist party swept elections in May 2014. Between 2005 and late HERAT: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Afghan President 2013, during his tenure as chief Ashraf Ghani attend the inauguration of a new dam backed by Indian invest- minister of Gujarat, the US gov- ment in Herat. —AFP ernment avoided official contact with Modi over suspicions about Indian PM inaugurates $290 his possible role in communal rioting that killed hundreds. “He’s gone from someone who million dam in Afghanistan was basically a pariah to someone who is going to be celebrated by HERAT: Indian Prime Minister Narendra ‘Building prosperity’ official Washington,” said Milan Modi visited Afghanistan yesterday to inau- New Delhi’s active engagement has led Vaishnav, an expert on South Asia gurate a $290 million hydroelectric dam analysts to point to the threat of a “proxy at the Carnegie Endowment for with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, the war” in Afghanistan between India and its International Peace. Modi will latest Indian investment which highlights nuclear-armed arch-rival Pakistan. Pakistan- become the fifth Indian prime strengthening ties between the two coun- the historic backer of the Taleban-has long minister to address both houses tries. The 42 megawatt Salma dam in west- been accused of supporting the insurgents ern Herat province, bordering Iran, is the in Afghanistan, especially with attacks on of Congress. He’ll also have lunch with congressional leaders and second major Indian project after a new Indian targets in the country. In December, WASHINGTON: In this file photo, President Barack Obama talks with India’s Prime Minister parliament complex built under New Modi inaugurated Afghanistan’s new parlia- attend a reception hosted by the House and Senate foreign rela- Narendra Modi during a working dinner with heads of delegations of the Nuclear Security Delhi’s robust development partnership ment complex in Kabul, built by India at an Summit in the East Room of the White House, in Washington. —AP with Afghanistan. estimated cost of $90 million. tions committees, where there’s Modi and Ghani jointly pressed the but- A few days after his visit militants strong support for closer ties, but ton on a remote-controlled console, sending launched a 25-hour gun and bomb siege also some disappointment over restrictions in place since India’s suppliers, not just operators of nious relationship when it comes torrents of water gushing down the dam as near the Indian consulate in Afghanistan’s what’s been achieved on Modi’s first nuclear test explosion in nuclear plants, liable for acci- to human rights, and what India celebrations erupted with balloons released Mazar-i-Sharif city. And in March, Taleban watch. 1974. The prime obstacle has dents. While US lawmakers praise views as overbearing US scrutiny. in the colors of the Indian flag. “I want to militants fired a barrage of rockets at the On the plus side of the ledger, been a 2010 Indian law on liability the progress in defense ties, they India has refused visits by a US give the good news to my people that parliament complex. “Destroying is easy defense ties have gotten closer. in case of accidents at nuclear grumble about continuing restric- commission on religious freedom ‘Afghanistan-India Friendship Dam’ is the and building is difficult. Contrary to those The US and India share concern power plants, but a workaround tions on American investment in and by an envoy on LGBT rights. It prologue to construction of a series of dams whose main art is destroying and sending about the rise of China, and while solution involving an Indian-sup- India, notwithstanding some lib- also objects to a House commis- that we have undertaken so that our messages of destruction, we have taken New Delhi steers clear of a formal ported insurance scheme means eralization on Modi’s watch. sion holding a hearing on human provinces have access to electricity, water, the difficult responsibility of building pros- alliance with Washington - in fact, Westinghouse Electric Co. is clos- Bilateral trade in goods and rights in India on the same day food and work,” Ghani said at the ceremony. perity,” Ghani said in a veiled reference to with any country - the two mili- ing in on a contract to build reac- services has expanded from $60 Modi meets Obama. “Normally in Construction on Salma dam, which will the Taleban. taries conduct more drills togeth- tors in Andhra Pradesh state - a billion in 2009 to $107 billion in India we would not want to boost Afghanistan’s power capacity and “We resolutely believe that... prosperity er than with any other nation. The deal potentially worth tens of bil- 2015. “In the case of US-India rela- embarrass somebody when they help irrigate thousands of hectares of farm triumphs over destruction. Hope is right US has become a key supplier of lions of dollars. tions, the hopeful rhetoric has far are our guest. But I guess each land in a parched landscape, had been and hopelessness is wrong; seeking peace defense equipment to India - with Arun Singh, India’s ambassador exceeded actual tangible achieve- society is different,” Singh, the stalled by decades of conflict. “Afghans and is right and seeking war is wrong.” Indians dreamt of this project in the 1970s,” Diplomatic relations between New Delhi about $14 billion in sales con- in Washington, told reporters ments,” Republican Sen Bob ambassador, said. —AP Modi said. “Today the brave Afghan people and Kabul have grown despite a series of are sending a message that the forces of attacks on Indian installations in destruction, death, denial and domination Afghanistan. The two countries recently shall not prevail. It is a historic moment of signed a three-way transit agreement with Five Indian personnel emotion and pride in the relations between Iran to develop its southern port of Afghanistan and India.” India, the fifth largest Chabahar, as Modi visited Tehran last bilateral donor in Afghanistan, has been a month. The deal, bypassing Pakistan to key supporter of Kabul’s government and connect Iran, India, and Afghanistan to cen- has poured more than $2 billion into the tral Asia, would boost economic growth in shot dead in Kashmir country since the Taleban was toppled from the region, Modi said at the time. —AFP power in 2001. SRINAGAR: Five Indian security personnel have been shot dead by suspected rebels in restive Indian-administered Kashmir in the India hospital duped past two days, police said yesterday. Two police officers were on a routine patrol Saturday when rebels fired automatic in kidney sale racket weapons from a moving vehicle in southern Anantnag town, killing them on the spot. NEW DELHI: One of India’s top hospi- action against all those involved.” “The attackers fled the area after the firing,” tals unwittingly removed the kidneys Commercial trade in organs is illegal in Javid Gillani, inspector general of police said. of organ-trafficking victims believing India and transplant donations to non- they were donating them to relatives, relatives must be approved by a spe- On Friday, three paramilitary soldiers from a hospital spokesman said yesterday, cial committee. India’s Border Security Force were killed after police arrested five over the rack- The victims came from across India, when militants fired bullets from automatic et. A criminal gang including two including Tamil Nadu state in the assault rifles at their moving convoy. workers at the upscale Apollo Hospital south and West Bengal in the east, to Friday’s attack was claimed by Hizbul in New Delhi allegedly lured poor peo- have their kidneys removed. “We Mujahideen, one of the region’s several rebel ple to sell their kidneys for 300,000 detected five cases of organ sale (by groups who have been fighting Indian forces rupees ($4,500) before selling the this criminal ring) this year. We have for decades, seeking independence or a organs on for huge profits, police said. arrested five men and seized fake ID The gang used forged documents proofs, CDs, files and documents,” a merger with Pakistan. Kashmir has been to pretend the victims were relatives Delhi police officer said on condition divided between rivals India and Pakistan of needy transplant recipients, fooling of anonymity. Police initially raided since 1947. Both claim the disputed territory staff at the hospital, where two of the the hospital on Thursday, making in its entirety. Overall violence in the region suspects worked as assistants to a sen- three arrests, he said. A chronic short- has declined during the last decade, but ior nephrologist. “The hospital has age of organs available for transplant armed encounters between rebels and gov- been a victim of a well-orchestrated fuels a booming black market trade in ernment forces occur regularly. In recent operation to cheat patients and the the body parts in India. Millions of months the region has witnessed an uptick hospital,” an Apollo spokesman said in Indians suffer from kidney disease, KASHMIR: Kashmir protesters clash with Indian police during a protest against plans to a statement, adding that the assistants mostly because of high rates of dia- establish separate colonies for displaced Kashmiri Hindu Pandits and Sainik neighbor- in rebel attacks on security forces with many were not on the employee payroll. “We betes, hiking demand for transplants hoods for retired soldiers of the state, in Srinagar. Kashmiri separatists have opposed the dying on both sides. Tens of thousands, urge the police to take the strictest of annually. —AFP establishment of separate townships for the rehabilitation of the Hindu pandits, and mostly civilians, have died in the conflict so allege the efforts are an attempt to alter the demographics of Indian Kashmir. —AFP far. —AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 INTERNATIONAL US flexes muscles; Asia worries about Sea row

SINGAPORE: The United States stepped Japanese Defense Minister Gen up pressure on China yesterday to rein in Nakatani said his country would help its actions in the South China Sea, with top Southeast Asian nations build their securi- defense officials underlining Washington’s ty capabilities to deal with what he called military superiority and vowing to remain unilateral, dangerous and coercive actions the main guarantor of Asian security for in the South China Sea. “In the South China decades to come. Defense Secretary Ash Sea, we have been witnessing large-scale Carter said the US approach to the Asia- and rapid land reclamation, building of Pacific remained “one of commitment, outposts and utilization of them for mili- strength and inclusion”, but he also warned tary purposes,” Nakatani said. “No country China against provocative behavior in the can be an outsider of this issue.” South China Sea. Any action by China to A Chinese official responded by saying reclaim land in the Scarborough Shoal, an Japan should be careful “not to interfere outcrop in the disputed sea, would have and stir up problems” in the waterway, consequences, Carter said. while China’s foreign ministry also “I hope that this development doesn’t weighed in regarding the US and occur, because it will result in actions Japanese comments. “Counties outside being taken by the both United States and the region should stick to their promises ... by others in the region which would and not make thoughtless remarks about have the effect of not only increasing ten- issues of territorial sovereignty,” the min- sions but isolating China,” Carter told the istry said in a statement. Trillions of dollars Shangri-La Dialogue, a regional security of trade a year passes through the South forum in Singapore. “The United States will China Sea, which is home to rich oil, gas remain the most powerful military and and fishing resources. Besides China, main underwriter of security in the region Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei for decades to come - and there should be and Taiwan have claims in the area, and no doubt about that.” The South China Sea rising tensions have been fuelling increas- has become a flashpoint between the ing security spending in the region. United States, which increased its focus on “The uncertainty of China’s future tra- the Asia-Pacific under President Barack jectory is arguably the main driving con- Obama’s “pivot”, and China, which is pro- cern about possible military competition jecting ever greater economic, political now and in the future,” Malaysian and military power in the region. Defence Minister Hishammuddin HONG KONG: Albert Ho (centre right) and other lawmakers and activists bow in silence at a vigil in Hong Kong yesterday, during Carter however said he would welcome Hussein said. Carter said that for decades the commemoration of the bloody Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989. —AFP China’s participation in a “principled securi- some critics had been predicting an ty network” for Asia. “Forward thinking impending US withdrawal from the statesmen and leaders must ... come region, but this would not happen. together to ensure a positive principled “That’s because this region, which is China police detain activists future,” he said, adding that the network he home to nearly half the world’s popula- envisaged could also help protect against tion and nearly half the global economy, “Russia’s worrying actions” and the grow- remains the most consequential for on Tiananmen anniversary ing strategic impact of climate change. The America’s own security and prosperity.” deputy head of China’s delegation to the forum said the United States should Trump counter Young Hongkongers boycott Tiananmen vigil reduce its provocative exercises and In an apparent counter to “America- patrols in the region and said any attempts first” policies expounded by prospective to isolate China would fail. “This is a time of Republican presidential candidate Donald BEIJING: Chinese police have detained several crackdown are buried. They said they were out- all forgotten about the turmoil. It is simply that cooperation and common security,” Rear Trump, including suggestions that US activists while others were placed under sur- numbered by security forces as they paid their most Chinese people tend to agree that no Admiral Guan Youfei told reporters. “The troops should be withdrawn from Asia, veillance for the anniversary of the bloody respects at the graves of their children. “We more debate is necessary over that incident,” US action to take sides is not agreed by Carter stressed bipartisan support for con- 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square, which have been under surveillance since last week... the editorial read. many countries. We hope the US will also tinued engagement. The Shangri-La was heavily policed yesterday. On June 4 1989 30 (plainclothes policemen) were at the ceme- The piece pointed to the collapse of the listen to the other countries.” Dialogue is being held ahead of a signifi- military tanks rolled into the square in the cen- tery,” said Zhang Xianling, whose 19-year-old Soviet Union and the unrest in the Middle East cant ruling expected in coming weeks on tre of Beijing to crush pro-democracy protests, son was killed in 1989. A resident of Sichuan that followed the Arab Spring as evidence that Regional worries a case filed by the Philippines in the killing hundreds of unarmed civilians by some was also arrested this week for selling alcohol China is “lucky that the rioters did not succeed Other Asian leaders said the situation in International Court of Arbitration chal- estimates thousands. with labels that read “89-4 June” and images of at that time”. In Hong Kong, a planned vigil for the South China Sea was viewed with con- lenging China’s South China Sea claims, Nearly three decades after the crackdown, tanks, according to Hong Kong-based media. those killed in the 1989 crackdown-which is cern across the region. “All countries in the which Beijing has vowed to ignore. The the communist regime continues to forbid held annually and usually draws tens of thou- region need to recognize that our shared United States has been lobbying Asian any debate on the subject, mention of which ‘27 years of white terror’ sands of people-has exposed a rift within the prosperities and the enviable rate of and other countries to back the judges’ statement that their ruling must be bind- is banned from textbooks and the media, and The Tiananmen Mothers penned an open city’s own pro-democracy camp. Young growth that this region enjoys over past decades will be put at risk by aggressive ing, a call echoed by Japan yesterday. censored on the Internet. Six human rights letter slamming the “27 years of white terror activists from the new “localist” movement, behavior or actions by any one of us,” China has lobbied on the other side for activists, including the poet Liang Taiping, and suffocation” they have been subjected to which grew out of failed pro-democracy ral- Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar support for its position that the court lacks have been held by Beijing police since by the authorities. “We the victims’ families are lies in 2014, boycotted the vigil, saying Hong told the forum. jurisdiction in the case. —Reuters Thursday after holding a private ceremony eavesdropped upon and surveilled by the Kong should push for its own autonomy, even commemorating June 4, the Chinese NGO police; we are followed or even detained, and independence, rather than the democratiza- Weiquanwang said. our computers searched and confiscated,” tion of the mainland, which is part of the The detained activists were suspected of read the letter signed by the group’s members event’s main message. “provoking quarrels and fomenting unrest”, and released the NGO Human Rights in China. The Hong Kong Federation of Students-a the group said, adding another activist had The letter also said they had been warned founding member of the alliance that organiz- “disappeared” in recent days in the capital. As that all visits to the home of the group’s es the vigil-also stayed away this year, saying in previous years, the “Tiananmen Mothers”, an founder Ding Zilin, who is now 79-years-old the event had “lost touch” with Hong Kongers. association of parents who lost children dur- and in poor health, would be restricted from Taiwan’s new Beijing-sceptic president Tsai Ing- ing the violence, were placed under heavy sur- April 22 to June 4. wen used the anniversary to urge China to veillance in the lead up to the anniversary. Ding was under increased surveillance at “heal the past wounds and pain of the Chinese Tiananmen square in the centre of Beijing was her home and the police had cut the house- people”. “Do not let June 4 forever be unspoken also under tight security yesterday, with hold telephone line, Hong Kong-based media between the two sides,” Tsai said on her guards at the entry points into the iconic reported. Calls to Ding’s telephone number Facebook page, in her first public comments tourist spot checking the IDs and passports of yesterday were met with a recorded message: on Tiananmen as Taiwan’s leader. There were visitors more closely than usual, an AFP pho- “The user you have contacted does not have mass rallies in Taiwan in 1989 to support the tographer at the scene said. the right to receive calls.” Meanwhile, the state- pro-democracy movement in China, and Around a dozen parents from the run Global Times newspaper ran an editorial in Taiwanese civil groups will commemorate the Tiananmen Mothers visited a Beijing cemetery its print edition describing June 4 as “a normal 27th anniversary with a candlelight vigil in yesterday where many of those killed in the day”. “This does not mean Chinese people have downtown Taipei later. —AFP Myanmar’s hardline Buddhists regroup after political change

YANGON: Over a thousand hard- which has been at the forefront of in November elections that saw review their achievements over line Buddhists gathered on the anti-Muslim sentiment in their allies in the incumbent the past year and outline plans outskirts of Yangon for the annual Myanmar in recent years. party trounced by Aung San for the future. SINGAPORE: Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (left), US Secretary of summit of their ultra-nationalist The group proved a potent Suu Kyi’s National League for “Our principles are very simple: Defense Ashton Carter (center) and South Korean Defense Minister Han group yesterday, as the anti- political force under the former Democracy (NLD), which is now to protect our people and our reli- Minkoo shake hands during a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 15th Muslim network looks to stay rele- military-backed government, leading the former junta-run gion,” U Ottama, a monk attending International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in vant under Myanmar’s new civil- who they successfully lobbied country’s first civilian adminis- the conference said. Much of the Singapore yesterday. —AFP ian leadership. Maroon-robed to pass a series of controversial tration in half a century. anti-Muslim rhetoric espoused by monks, nuns and other followers laws that rights groups say dis- Ma Ba Tha representatives group’s leaders has targeted the filled the monastery in northern criminate against women and from around the country took Rohingya-a ethnic minority Yangon to mark the third anniver- religious minorities. But the the microphone at the start of denied citizenship in Myanmar Philippine troops seize sary of the founding of Ma Ba Tha, organization ultimately lost out the two-day conference to and relegated to apartheid-like conditions ever since deadly riots Islamic militant camp tore through western Rakhine state in 2012. One of Suu Kyi’s BUTIG: Philippine troops captured an huts and concrete-reinforced trenches, biggest challenges will be carving Islamic militant training camp after a which were used by the gunmen, army out a solution for the Rohingya- 10-day battle, officials said, as part of Colonel Roseller Murillo said. “The who Buddhist nationalists have operations to clear insurgents from a Maute group is believed to be on the branded illegal immigrants from remote jungle region. The offensive run and in hiding, (but) the military will Bangladesh, despite the fact that against the Maute group, one of sever- fully enforce the law if they initiate oth- many have lived in Myanmar for al Filipino Muslim armed organizations er terrorist activities in the area,” he generations. which have pledged allegiance to the said. The offensive was launched after The Nobel peace prize winner Islamic State, left four soldiers dead the militants moved back into territory has faced international criticism and 15 others wounded, a Philippine that the military secured during clash- for not taking a stronger stance military commander told an AFP pho- es in February, they said. on the Rohingya, and for failing to tographer at the scene. Once described by the military as a field any Muslim candidates in Surrounded by swamps and a low- small-time extortion gang, the Maute November’s polls-a move land tropical rainforest in the small, group attacked a remote army outpost observers say was a concession to Muslim-populated farming town of in Butig in February, triggering a week groups like Ma Ba Tha. While host- Butig, more than 800 kilometers (500 of fighting that the military said left six ing US Secretary of State John miles) south of Manila, the camp’s soldiers and at least 12 militants dead. Kerry last month, Suu Kyi asked structures were riddled with large bul- The group, believed to have fewer than for “space” as her administration let holes that soldiers said were 100 fighters, blew up power transmis- seeks to build trust and ease sec- caused by machine gun fire used to sion towers and abducted and behead- retarian tensions. Some Buddhists’ flush out the militants. Soldiers said ed two employees of a local sawmill in strident rejection of the term they killed dozens of militants, but April. Murillo said the latest military Rohingya has made simply utter- there was no sign of dead bodies offensive began on May 24. The fighting the word an act fraught with when the military allowed journalists ing displaced about 2,000 residents, controversy. In recent weeks Ma into the area on Friday. according to the military. The southern Ba Tha and other nationalist Unexploded improvised explosive Philippines has been plagued by a groups have held a series of YANGON: Buddhists gather at a monastery on the outskirts of Yangon yesterday, for the annual devices, a grenade launcher, a rebel Muslim separatist insurgency for over demonstrations to protest the US uniform and a black Islamic State flag four decades, with the conflict leaving summit of their ultra-nationalist group, as the anti-Muslim network looks to bounce back from a Embassy’s reference to Rohingya were all that were left in the wooden more than 120,000 dead. — AFP fallout in November’s polls. —AFP in a press release. —AFP NEWS SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016

Pakistani women light candles as they pay respects to boxing legend Muhammad Ali in Multan yesterday. — AFP Tale of Trump and Azerbaijan partner

WASHINGTON: Six months before he entered the presiden- the company’s partners, but hadn’t researched the allega- true with the president of the United States. You get refer- wasn’t reality,” Kauzlarich said. tial race, Donald Trump announced a new real estate project tions against the Baku partner’s father because he wasn’t a ences and sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s not so Anar Mammadov, who is believed to be 35, has said in a in Baku, Azerbaijan. His partner was the son of a government party to the deal. “I’ve never heard that before,” Garten said, good.” Trump’s lawyer, Garten, who was in the room at the series of interviews that he founded Garant Holdings’ prede- minister suspected by US diplomats of laundering money for when first asked about allegations of Iranian money launder- time of Trump’s statement, told the AP that it was unreason- cessor - which has arms in transportation, construction, Iran’s military and described as “notoriously corrupt”. ing by the partner’s father, which appeared in US diplomatic able to expect Trump to know the full range of the compa- banking, telecommunications and manufacturing - in 2000, Eighteen months later, and only weeks after daughter Ivanka cables widely available since they were leaked in 2010. ny’s diligence efforts. when he would have been 19. Anar received his bachelor’s Trump released a publicity video of the nearly finished proj- Garten subsequently said he was confident the minister Any American contemplating a business venture in degree in 2003 and a master’s in business administration in ect, references to the Baku project have disappeared from alleged to be laundering Iranian funds, Ziya Mammadov, had Azerbaijan faces a risk: “endemic public corruption,” as the 2005 - both from a university in London. Trump’s website. Trump’s general counsel, Alan Garten, told no involvement in his son’s holding company, even though State Department puts it. Much of that money flows from the Mammadov’s statement that he founded the business in AP that it was on hold for economic reasons. some of the son’s major businesses regularly partnered with oil and gas industries, but the State Department also consid- 2000 appeared in a magazine produced by a research firm in Trump often talks of hiring the best people and sur- the transportation ministry and were founded while the son ers the country to be a waypoint for terrorist financiers, partnership with the Azerbaijani government. In other rounding himself with people he can trust. In practice, how- was in college overseas. Ziya Mammadov did not respond to Iranian sanctions-busters and Afghan drug lords. The envi- forums, he has said he started the business in 2005, though ever, he and his executives have at times appeared to over- a telephone message the AP left with his ministry in Baku or ronment is a risky one for any business venture seeking to several of its key subsidiaries predate that period. Garten look details about the background of people he has chosen to emails to the Azerbaijan Embassy in Washington. avoid violating US penalties imposed against Iran or anti- declined to discuss specific background research on Anar but as business partners, such as whether they had dubious Garten told the AP that Trump’s company uses a third-par- bribery laws under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. said such checks were “comprehensive.” The file for the Baku associations, had been convicted of crimes, faced extradi- ty investigative firm, which he did not identify, that special- project would not have included anything on Ziya tion or inflated their resumes. izes in background intelligence gathering and searches glob- Background Screening Mammadov, Garten said, because the Trump Organization The Trump camp’s screening skills are important as the al watch lists, warrant lists and sanctions lists maintained by Trump’s choice of partners in Baku was Anar Mammadov, concluded that he would play no role in the project. presumptive Republican presidential nominee turns to the United Nations, Interpol and others. Trump has described the son of the country’s transportation minister. Anar “The younger Mammadov did not build his business selecting a running mate. They would only become more his background research as presidential in quality. Asked in a Mammadov did not respond to AP’s emails or messages sent empire simply by delivering newspapers,” said Matt Bryza, a crucial if he won the White House. Then, Trump would have 2013 deposition why he had not performed formal records of to his social media accounts or messages left with his compa- former US ambassador to Azerbaijan. He served on the to name more than 3,600 political appointees to senior gov- due diligence on a business partner - a man Trump later ny. Garten said the Trump Organization had performed back- National Security Council in George W Bush’s administration ernment positions, including critical jobs overseeing national deemed “a dud” - Trump said he considered word-of-mouth ground screening on all those involved in the deal and was and was appointed ambassador from 2010 to 2012 under security and the economy. inquiries to be adequate. confident Mammadov’s father played no role in the project. President Barack Obama. Ziya Mammadov was described in In the Azerbaijani case, Garten said the Trump “We heard good things about him from a couple of differ- Experts on Azerbaijan were mystified that Trump or any- March 2009 in leaked US diplomatic cables as “notoriously Organization had performed meticulous due diligence on ent people,” he said of his partner in the deposition. “That’s one else could reach that conclusion. Anar Mammadov is corrupt, even for Azerbaijan” and accused of working closely widely viewed by diplomats and nongovernmental organiza- on government highway construction contracts awarded to tions as a transparent stand-in for the business interests of his a former senior Iranian military official in the Republican father. Anar’s business has boomed with regular help from Guard, Kamal Darvishi. “We assume Mammadov is a silent his father’s ministry, receiving exclusive government con- partner in these contracts,” the State Department cable said. MoI warns against Ramadan begging... tracts, a near monopoly on Baku’s taxi business and even a Though the Baku hotel project has not been completed, it free fleet of autobuses. has earned Trump a significant payday. He earned between Continued from Page 1 the nearest police station or police officer. Moreover, the “These are not business people acting on their own - $2.5 million and $2.8 million in hotel management fees from statement cautioned those who may be tempted to eat you’re dealing with daddy,” said Richard Kauzlarich, a US a hotel that has never opened, according to the financial dis- It added that the Ministry of Interior is launching a pub- food in public during the hours of fasting in Ramadan. Such ambassador to Azerbaijan under President Bill Clinton in the closures filed by his campaign. Trump licensing details gener- lic awareness campaign through the media and social net- an act would be in violation of the law, necessitating the 1990s who went on to work under the Director of National ally involve the receipt of a significant minority stake in the works to encourage people to turn in any beggar they may offender to be jailed for a month or pay a fine of KD 100, or Intelligence during the George W Bush administration. property, too. The Azerbaijani case is not the only one involv- accost by calling the emergency hotline 112 or contacting serve the jail term and pay the fine. — KUNA “Whatever the Trump people thought they were doing, that ing partners with unusual pasts. — AP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 ANALYSIS

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By Emma Thomasson

battle between Adidas and Nike for dominance of the global soccer gear market is driving a steep rise in Asponsorship payments to elite clubs - and cutting into the two manufacturers’ profits. Shirt deal inflation is reinforc- ing the advantage of about a dozen clubs with a global fan base - among them Barcelona and Real Madrid, the two Manchester clubs and Paris Saint Germain. These same clubs benefit from bigger revenues from broadcast rights, helping them pay for the best players. The clubs’ gain comes at Adidas and Nike’s expense. Nike stock dropped this week after Morgan Stanley down- graded it to “equal weight”, primarily on concerns the firm is losing US market share to Adidas and Under Armour, but also citing a profit squeeze from the rising cost of sponsorships. “At the top, it is a pure power struggle between Nike and Adidas,” Washington Watch said Peter Rohlmann, a marketing consultant who advises clubs and federations on such deals. “The costs don’t play a role. They want to keep their competitor out.” My role with Democratic drafting committee Under the terms of sponsorship deals, the brand pays the clubs for the license to sell replica jerseys and other merchan- By Dr James J Zogby I am, of course, a strong supporter of Palestinian this party again”. Following that year’s convention, dise. The clubs usually receive a fixed fee, kit for the team, plus rights, so is Bernie Sanders, and so, according to a recent Michael Dukakis rejected the endorsement of our Arab royalties of some 10-15 percent of the merchandise sold and Gallup poll, are a majority of Democrats. But the crude American Democratic Federation saying “it was too con- performance bonuses if the team wins major trophies. Only wasn’t going to write about this subject, but some- the highest-profile clubs, and a few national sides like Brazil thing happened yesterday over lunch that prompted effort to reduce Sanders’ entire campaign and my entire troversial”. When, in 1990, Ron Brown, then Chair of the and Germany, can shift the millions of shirts that justify deals Ime to reconsider. I was having a peaceful meal with life’s work to an effort to “get Israel” betrays an unsettling DNC, came to speak at an Arab American event I was now worth as much as Ä100 million ($111.58 million) a year. my wife when two men sat down in the next booth. In anti-Arab bias and a bizarre obsession to which I must hosting (becoming the first party chair to attend an Arab Spanish champions Barcelona are market leaders, selling loud voices they began to discuss the state of the presi- respond. It does damage to Sanders, to me, and to our American event), he told me that he was threatened 3.6 million shirts last season, according to Euromericas agency, dential contest. At one point, the gentleman directly nation’s ability to have an honest conversation about a with a loss of financial support “if you even go into the followed by Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United. behind me said, “and Sanders picked that Cornel West critical issue of importance. room with those people”. This top four has negotiated new kit deals with Nike or Adidas and that guy who’s the head of the Arab League who has By focusing exclusively on Israel and ignoring all of in the last two years worth double or triple what they were it in for Israel...”. the other concerns that Sanders has brought to this Violence previously receiving. Champions League winners Real Madrid That did it. I spun around and said, in a polite but firm year’s presidential campaign, the press does a grave dis- And then there is the violence. The first time I received are demanding a big hike from Adidas. voice, “I’m that guy. I’m not the head of the Arab League service to his efforts to elevate the issues of universal a death threat was 1970. My office was firebombed in and I’m asking you to change the subject now.” Shocked, health care, free college tuition, raising the minimum 1980 and after 9/11 three men went to jail for threatening Power Struggle Escalates the man responded “you’re him!” and began asking me wage, investing in clean energy, rebuilding our crum- my life and the lives of my children. In every instance, the Competition has intensified since Nike took the lead in the questions. I cut him off making it clear that I was having bling infrastructure, and making Wall Street pay its fair perpetrators claimed to be striking out for reasons to do market for football shoes in 2014, prompting Adidas - long the lunch and wasn’t interested in pursuing the matter. They share in taxes. This is a not so subtle attempt to demean with my ethnicity and/or Israel. Now, in the wake of the world’s top soccer brand - to shift strategy to focus its spend- promptly changed the subject, as I had requested. After the man and dismiss his candidacy as marginal. announcement of my platform committee assignment, ing on fewer top teams and players. Its biggest win was to oust we finished eating, I turned to the two men and The same is true for me. In response to the question the hate mail (but, thank God, no threats) has started up Nike at Manchester United in a deal worth £75 million ($110 explained who I was and why I found the crude descrip- from the editorial writer as to why Bernie may have again. million) a year over a decade. Nike, slipping in the US market tion of me to be so aggravating. appointed me, I recited a bit of my resume. To be sure, I Even beyond this danger, by silencing my community after it lost singer Kanye West to Adidas and basketball star In some ways I fault The Washington Post and other am the proud founder of a number Arab American and marginalizing us because we might dare to advocate Steph Curry to Under Armour, is now retaliating. Its new deal mainstream news outlets for having unleashed the mini- organizations, but I have also served on the DNC for 23 for Palestinians, there is the damage that this hysteria with Barcelona last month hit a new record of up to Ä155 mil- firestorm that followed my recent appointment to the years. I have been on the DNC Executive Committee for does to our national discourse. For example, I have been lion ($173.66 million). Democratic Party’s platform drafting committee. When I the past 15 years; co-Chaired the DNC Resolutions denounced for criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Nike declined to comment for this article. Brand president first heard from DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Committee for the past 10; and have chaired the party’s Netanyahu, but my writings on this subject are not unlike Trevor Edwards has justified the Barcelona deal by saying the that I was to be named to the committee, I held my Ethnic Council since 2009. I served as Ethnic Outreach those written by Israelis and some in the American Jewish club has millions of fans worldwide, adding that the relation- breath, fully expecting an attack from the usual collec- Advisor to both the Gore 2000 and the Obama 2008 community. At issue, it appears, is not what we are saying, ship “extends Nike’s leadership position in football”. Nike has tion of far-right, anti-Arab, and hardline pro-Israel Campaigns. And President Obama has twice appointed but that we are the ones saying it. We are accused of “sin- also trumped Adidas at Chelsea, more than doubling the value groups. Sure enough, they didn’t disappoint. I was called me to two-year terms on the US Commission on gling Israel out”, while in reality it is our critics who are sin- of the contract. “We think Nike ... is willing to sacrifice margin to “a professional Israel-hater”, “a defender of terrorism”, International Religious Freedom. gling out this issue as the only one we cannot discuss. keep its stars and sign new ones,” Morgan Stanley analysts “Bernie’s Svengali”, and it was claimed (falsely) that I had In addition to all of the other critical issues Bernie wrote, noting that deals for Nike and Under Armour are up “accused Israel of committing a Holocaust”. One-Dimensional Sanders has raised, he has done our nation and the cause about 70 percent since 2013. When the mainstream media and the far-right groups of peace a service by bringing the matter of Hatchet Man converge in turning my entire life’s work into a one- Israel/Palestine into the national debate. It belongs there Half a Billion on Five Deals? This, unfortunately, is what I have learned to expect dimensional caricature - “pro-Palestinian activist” - they and deserves to be discussed on its merits, without rancor Adidas could be forced to stump up almost half a billion from that crowd. What, however, I found most troubling are not complimenting me. They are setting me up. and without fear. I am proud that Sanders has demon- euros a year for its top five soccer deals - almost a quarter of its was the first headline that appeared in The Washington Make no mistake, I am proud of my advocacy for strated the courage to do this and I am confident that if marketing budget - if it yields to demands from Germany and Post announcing “Sanders wins greater say in Palestinian rights, but given the political climate in we work together on the platform committee with open- Real Madrid for more. “Clubs are becoming increasingly Democratic platform; names pro-Palestinian activist”. which we live, such crude reductionism lays the predi- ness and mutual respect we can forge a new consensus sophisticated,” said Glenn Lovett, head of global strategy at With this, the die was cast. Other major newspapers and cate for political exclusion, violence, and threats of vio- that reflects the will of the majority of Democrats on all of sports data firm Repucom. “Football is the most global sport media outlets followed suit framing the entire discussion lence. Over the years, Arab Americans have suffered the critical issues facing our country - including the way and this is where you need to be if you want to be a global of the platform and my appointment around from all of these challenges to our rights. I know. I’ve forward to articulating the principles that would help us brand.” Israel/Palestine - culminating in a call I received yester- been there. achieve a just and lasting solution to Israeli-Palestinian Adidas says the high media profile of top teams and play- day, right after lunch, from a journalist who asked if he When I spoke in favor of a two-state solution in 1988, conflict. ers shifts merchandise - particularly in Asia - and also indirect- was right in assuming that Bernie had appointed me as before this position became fashionable, I was told by NOTE: Dr James J Zogby is the President of the Arab ly helps sales of training and running gear. “The top clubs will his hatchet man on this Israel. Democratic Party leaders “you’ll never have a place in American Institute get more expensive while those that are not so good will have problems,” Chief Executive Herbert Hainer said. He sees a limit of not much above 100 million euros a year for the most expensive contracts. The next tier of clubs are having to make do with much In Trump takedown, Clinton finds message less, opening up opportunities for firms like Puma, Under Armour and New Balance. Fans at Bayer Leverkusen com- By Julie Pace goodwill she accrued with Americans during the four Trump’s backers or even show the slightest sign of respect plained after the Bundesliga’s third ranked club only managed years she spent outside the political arena as secretary of for the Republican nominee. to secure around Ä2 million a year with local brand Jako after illary Clinton may have found her message. state. Some of Clinton’s own supporters also worry that being dropped by Adidas. Under Armour, which sponsored its Wrapped in the guise of a foreign policy speech, she’s failed to articulate a clear rationale for her own can- Attention first English side in Tottenham Hotspur in 2011, recently took HClinton delivered a political thrashing of Donald didacy and will struggle to counteract Trump’s ability to The result? Clinton succeeded in generating the same over from Adidas at Southampton for £8 million a year. Trump on Thursday that was unquestionably a standout command the spotlight. kind of attention Trump receives for his frequent rallies Puma faces demands for a hike from Leicester City after a moment for a candidate who has often struggled to focus Clinton’s takedown of Trump on Thursday should quiet and news conferences: Her remarks were widely carried fifteen-fold jump in demand for its shirts due to its surprise her White House campaign. Clinton’s sharply targeted those critics, at least for now. Gone was the wonky, mean- on the television news networks. Despite Clinton’s stand- victory in the Premier League, although the contract - worth remarks served notice on the presumptive Republican dering policy speech Clinton has delivered to lukewarm ing as the Democratic frontrunner, that is a basic bench- just £1 million a year - runs until 2018. With the European nominee that she’s prepared for a bruising general elec- reviews in primary campaign appearances. Instead, she mark she has struggled to reach. Trump has no such prob- championships and Copa America about to start, Nike and tion fight, one that’s centered squarely on his competency was focused and direct, lacing her remarks on the Islamic lem. Trump himself appeared to be watching Clinton, too. Adidas are also competing for national sides. World Cup win- to serve as commander in chief. State group and Iranian nuclear accord with bumper stick- He took to Twitter midway through the speech to remark ners Germany are pushing Adidas to leapfrog Nike’s record “He is not just unprepared - he is temperamentally unfit er-worthy slogans about Trump. “This isn’t reality televi- that his likely Democratic opponent “doesn’t even look contract with Euro 2016 hosts France worth Ä43 million a to hold an office that requires knowledge, stability and sion. This is actual reality,” Clinton said as she chided the presidential”. year. —Reuters immense responsibility,” Clinton said. She cast Trump as real estate mogul and political novice for his lack of expe- There was notable silence from many other dangerously thin-skinned, someone who might plunge rience on the world stage. Republicans, some of whom made similar arguments the nation into war over a perceived slight. She repeatedly And in a line likely to be repeated by Clinton and about Trump’s temperament and inexperience during the All articles appearing on these referred to her White House rival by his first name only - a Democrats between now and November, she warned that GOP primary. A handful of Republicans even praised the knowing dig at a billionaire businessman whose closest electing Trump would be a “historic mistake” for the likely Democratic nominee. “I have to say, Hillary is giving pages are the personal opinion of advisers reverentially call him “Mr Trump”. nation. To be sure, Clinton will face tough questions in the a hell of a good speech on national security - taking down the writers. Kuwait Times takes no For Clinton, who has acknowledged her weakness as a months ahead about her own foreign policy record. She the Donald while making a convincing case,” Eliot Cohen, a responsibility for views expressed campaigner, it was a confident and well-timed perform- was a leading proponent of US military engagement in foreign policy official for Presidents George H W Bush and therein. Kuwait Times invites read- ance. Though she has struggled for months to shake Libya, which succeeded in ousting a brutal dictator but George W Bush, wrote on Twitter. Democratic primary rival Bernie Sanders, Clinton is poised left the country vulnerable to extremist groups. And she’ll For Clinton’s strong showing to have lasting impact, it ers to voice their opinions. Please to clinch the nomination in the coming days and secure continue to have to answer for her vote in support of the will need to be more than just a one-off moment. Some of send submissions via email to: opin- her place in history as the first woman ever put forward by Iraq war, which Sanders has repeatedly held up as a sign Trump’s primary rivals had fleeting success in rattling the [email protected] or via snail a major US political party. of poor judgment. He did so again on Thursday. supremely confident businessman and in raising issues But the speech suggested Clinton will be far more at that appeared to give voters momentary pause. But those mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. Cost ease responding to a Republican challenger than she has arguments were rarely made in a sustained fashion and in The editor reserves the right to edit But the long primary season has come at a cost. been at confronting Sanders in the Democratic primary, some cases came too late to change the trajectory of the any submission as necessary. Sanders has been unrelenting in his criticism of Clinton’s where she’s had to avoid turning off his young, liberal sup- Republican race. If Clinton plans to avoid those same mis- judgment and transparency, evaporating much of the porters. On Thursday, she made no attempt to appeal to takes, she now has the message she needs in hand. —AP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 SPORTS

Schumacher Jnr enjoys ‘Racist’ daubed on India businesswoman Nita second Formula 4 win Deschamps house Ambani nominated to IOC BERLIN: Mick Schumacher, the 17-year-old son of stricken Formula One legend RENNES: The word “racist” was daubed on the wall of a house NEW DELHI: Nita Ambani has become the first Indian woman to be nominat- Michael Schumacher, picked up his second German Formula 4 win of the sea- owned by Didier Deschamps days after the France manager ed as a member of the International Olympic Committee, following the intro- son yesterday. “The speed was there, the car was good, everything is okay,” the was accused by Karim Benzema of bowing to “pressure from a duction of a new selection process. The IOC confirmed Ambani’s nomination teenager told broadcaster Sport1 at the Lausitzring track, near Dresden. Having racist part of France”. The Real Madrid striker made the accusa- along with seven others on its website Friday, saying it was a part of its strate- started in pole position, Schumacher Jnr completed the 10 laps in 31 mins tion after being left out of Deschamps’ squad for the gic roadmap for the future of the Olympic movement. Ambani, 52, will for- 06.332 seconds after the race was shortened due to a mass pile-up, involving 11 European championships starting in France next Friday. Police mally become an IOC member in elections slated for August 2-4 just before cars, in the first lap. “The race was a bit short, but of course it was great to have confirmed to AFP on Saturday that the Deschamps’ property the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. A founder and chairperson at the started with a win from pole position,” he added. “The win is good motivation in the Brittany town of Concarneau had been tagged with the Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of conglomerate for the next race this afternoon.” This was the first of three races word “racist”. It was quickly wiped off again. Deschamps’ Reliance Industries, she is married to Mukesh Ambani, the this weekend with the second yesterday evening 1740 local lawyer Carlo Alberto Brusa later announced his client was country’s richest man. She is also the principal owner of the time (1540 GMT) and third at 1755 (1555) today. His win put suing for “trespassing and damage to private property”. Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League crick- him second in the drivers’ championship behind Australia’s Benzema was excluded from France’s squad after being et tournament. The Indian Olympic Association said Ambani’s Joey Mawson, who finished sixth, and was 5.311 secs charged with complicity in an attempt to blackmail France presence on the IOC would give a big boost to sports in the behind Schumacher. Mick Schumacher also won one of the team-mate Mathieu Valbuena over a sextape. The 28-year-old country. “We welcome Nita Ambani’s nomination. It is great three German F4 races at Oschersleben on the opening was widely condemned for suggesting it was his Algerian for India and we hope... Indian sports will benefit from it,” IOA weekend of the season in April. He had to settle for two roots rather than the Valbuena scandal that had triggered his secretary general Rajeev Mehta said. Despite being the fourths and a second at Sachsenring last month in the omission. France Prime Minister Manuel Valls was among world’s second-most populous nation, India has a poor second of the nine meetings.— AFP those to take the Real Madrid star to task, saying he was Olympic record, in part because of squabbling federa- “shocked” by the outburst.— AFP tions and mostly inept officials. — AFP Orioles overcome Yankees 6-5

BALTIMORE: South Korea’s Hyun Soo Kim Cubs pulled away late to beat the Arizona and team-mate Mark Trumbo had three hits Diamondbacks for their ninth win in 10 apiece and Chris Davis homered to lift the games. Lackey (6-2) combined with three Baltimore Orioles to a 6-5 win over the New relievers on Chicago’s sixth shutout, scatter- York Yankees on Friday night. After the ing five hits over 6 2/3 innings. Anthony Rizzo Yankees used three home runs to build a 5-2 drove in the game’s first run with a two-out lead, Baltimore turned it around against double in the sixth off Archie Bradley (2-1) Nathan Eovaldi and the New York bullpen. that center fielder Chris Owings misjudged. The Orioles scored three runs in the sixth The Cubs then scored five times with two inning to pull even, then used two singles outs in the eighth. Addison Russell and Javier and a run-scoring groundout by Manny Baez each hit two-run doubles against Silvino Machado to go ahead in the seventh. Bracho. Chicago improved to 7-1 on its 10- Mychal Givens (5-0) pitched 1 1/3 innings of game homestand and 38-15 overall, the best relief and Zach Britton worked the ninth for record in the majors. The Diamondbacks lost his 16th save. Carlos Beltran, Alex Rodriguez for the eighth time in 11 games. and Austin Romine homered for the Yankees, who have lost seven of 10. Dellin REDS 7, NATIONALS 2 Betances (2-3) took the loss in relief. Eugenio Suarez got his third homer in two games with the help of a replay over- ANGELS 9, PIRATES 2 turn as the Cincinnati Reds spoiled manager Jered Weaver allowed two runs over six Dusty Baker’s homecoming by overpower- innings and Kole Calhoun homered to lead ing the Washington Nationals. The Reds the Los Angeles Angels over the Pittsburgh matched their season high with their third Pirates. Weaver (5-4) allowed six hits, struck straight win - only the third time they’ve put out five and walked one, giving up consecu- together a streak that long. Zack Cozart and tive homers to Starling Marte and South Adam Duvall hit solo shots for Cincinnati. Korea’s Jung Ho Kang leading off the sec- Suarez’s RBI single started Cincinnati’s four- ond. Weaver had been 1-4 with a 6.43 ERA in run second inning off left-hander Gio his previous six starts. Calhoun, Johnny Gonzalez (3-4), who has lost his last three Giavotella, Yunel Escobar, Mike Trout, Carlos starts. Brandon Finnegan (2-4) gave up five Perez and Shane Robinson each had two of hits, including Jayson Werth’s solo homer, in the Angels’ 14 hits. Los Angeles scored in 6 1/3 innings. each of the first four innings. Francisco Liriano (4-5) gave up seven runs - six earned METS 6, MARLINS 2 - 10 hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings. He Noah Syndergaard gave up a homer to has lost four times in five starts, walking 19 Marcell Ozuna on a 100-mph fastball, but in that span. struck out nine in seven innings to help the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins. DODGERS 4, BRAVES 2 Syndergaard (6-2) allowed two runs, which Corey Seager hit three solo homers, the increased his ERA to 1.91, third-best in the second driving in the go-ahead run in the majors. James Loney, acquired last week in a sixth inning, to help the Los Angeles trade with San Diego, broke a 2-all tie in the Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves. It was the seventh with a two-run homer, one of three second multi-homer game of Seager’s for the Mets. Ozuna pulled a Syndergaard career, with the young shortstop blasting fastball for his 11th homer in the second two against the Cardinals on May 15. He inning and drove in both of Miami’s runs. became the first Dodgers rookie with three Asdrubal Cabrera hit his fifth homer for New homers in a game since Don Demeter on York, and backup catcher Rene Rivera hit his April 21, 1959, against the Giants at the Los second. Tom Koehler (3-6) took the loss for Angeles Coliseum. Japan’s Kenta Maeda (5- the Marlins. 3) allowed two runs - one earned - and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. Kenley Jansen pitched INDIANS 6, ROYALS 1 the ninth for his 16th save. Julio Teheran (1- Danny Salazar allowed one run and struck 6) took the loss. out nine in eight innings to help the Cleveland Indians defeat the Kansas City BLUE JAYS 5, RED SOX 2 Royals. Yan Gomes homered in the second RA Dickey took a no-hit bid into the and Tyler Naquin hit his first major league sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays home run in the seventh for the Indians. stopped Xander Bogaerts’ 26-game hitting Salazar (6-3) held Kansas City to three hits streak and the Boston Red Sox with this and was in command, other than giving up win. Bogaerts went 0 for 3 and walked Drew Butera’s leadoff homer in the third. The twice, with the Fenway Park crowd booing Indians have won four of five over the when he didn’t see a strike in the eighth defending World Series champions and trail inning. Bogaerts came up again with two the AL Central-leading Royals by a half- runners on base and two outs in the ninth game. Francisco Lindor’s RBI single in the and, after taking three straight balls to third off Edinson Volquez (5-5) broke a 1-all begin the at-bat, struck out against tie and sparked a three-run rally. MINNEAPOLIS: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins is out at second base as Taylor Motter #38 of the Tampa Bay Rays turns a double Roberto Osuna to end it. Boston tied its play during the seventh inning of the game on June 3, 2016. — AFP longest losing streak of the season with its RANGERS 7, MARINERS 3 third consecutive defeat. The Red Sox have Adrian Beltre homered, doubled and All-Star ace made his first start since August sons. Jeanmar Gomez pitched a scoreless 6-0 and Hahn (2-3) was chased when George lost six of their last nine games. One start drove in five runs, leading Yu Darvish and 2014 and Tommy John surgery, allowing one ninth for his 18th save in 19 chances. Springer, the 10th batter of the inning, drove after no-hitting the Red Sox for 5 1/3 the Texas Rangers over the Seattle Mariners run and three hits over five innings to beat Jonathan Villar homered for the second home another run with a single. Houston innings, Dickey (3-6) didn’t give up a hit in a matchup of AL West leaders. Texas and Pittsburgh. Taijuan Walker (2-6) allowed six straight night for Milwaukee, which lost for starter Doug Fister (5-3) yielded four hits and until David Ortiz opened the sixth with a Seattle, who play six times in 10 days, went runs and nine hits, including a homer by just the fourth time in 11 games. The struck out three in six scoreless innings for double. Osuna got his 13th save. Edwin into the game tied for the division lead. The Jurickson Profar, in five innings. Brewers had won four in a row on the road. his fourth straight win. Encarnacion hit a two-run homer off David Rangers have won five of six overall. Beltre Milwaukee’s Jimmy Nelson (5-4) had his Price (7-2) in the first inning. hit a three-run homer in the first inning and PADRES 4, ROCKIES 0 shortest outing of the season, allowing six GIANTS 5, CARDINALS 1 a two-run double in the third. Darvish (2-0) Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer esti- runs on seven hits in four innings. Johnny Cueto worked around a season- CUBS 6, DIAMONDBACKS 0 gave up three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 mated at 458 feet, matching the longest at worst five walks to post his ninth win, tying John Lackey struck out nine while pitch- innings, striking out five and walking one Petco Park, and Drew Pomeranz pitched sev- TIGERS 10, WHITE SOX 3 for the major league lead, as the San ing into the seventh inning as the Chicago while throwing 88 pitches. Last week, the en innings of two-hit ball as the San Diego James McCann had three hits, including a Francisco Giants beat the St Louis Cardinals. Padres bounced back from Thursday night’s triple and a homer, and the Detroit Tigers Cueto (9-1) allowed a run on four hits in six meltdown to beat the Colorado Rockies. went on to beat the Chicago White Sox. The innings with one strikeout. He hadn’t walked MLB Results/Standings The Padres won a night after a bullpen Tigers, who won for the second time in sev- more than two in any of his first 11 starts for meltdown so big that manager Andy Green en games, lost Miguel Cabrera in the sev- his new team. Cueto is among four nine- Chicago Cubs 6, Arizona 0; La Angels 9, Pittsburgh 2; Philadelphia 6, Milwaukee 3; Baltimore 6, NY Yankees 5; called it “borderline inexplicable.” The enth inning to lower-back tightness. The game winners, joining Stephen Strasburg, Detroit 10, Chicago White Sox 3; Cleveland 6, Kansas City 1; NY Mets 6, Miami 2; Toronto 5, Boston 2; Cincinnati Padres blew a 12-2 lead to the Seattle team listed him as day-to-day. Jordan Jake Arrieta and Chris Sale. Six of Cueto’s vic- 7, Washington 2; Texas 7, Seattle 3; Houston 12, Oakland 2; Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota 2; San Francisco 5, St. Louis Mariners, who scored 14 times in two Zimmermann (8-2), who hadn’t pitched in tories have come on the road. Adam 1; LA Dodgers 4, Atlanta 2; San Diego 4, Colorado 0. innings to win 16-13. It was the biggest 12 days due to a groin strain, lasted 5 2/3 Wainwright (5-4) allowed two runs in seven American League National League comeback in Mariners history and the innings, allowing two runs and five hits. He innings. The Cardinals were held to one run Eastern Division Eastern Division biggest collapse in Padres history. This walked two and struck out three. Carlos for the second straight game. W L PCT GB Washington 33 22 .600 - time, Pomeranz (5-5) shut down the Rodon (2-5) allowed four runs, seven hits Baltimore 31 22 .585 - NY Mets 30 23 .566 2 Rockies through seven, striking out eight and three walks in six innings. RAYS 4, TWINS 2 Boston 32 23 .582 - Miami 29 26 .527 4 and walking two. Melvin Upton Jr scored Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking single in the Toronto 30 26 .536 2.5 Philadelphia 27 28 .491 6 NY Yankees 25 29 .463 6.5 on a straight steal of home in the fourth. ASTROS 12, ATHLETICS 2 eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays ended Atlanta 16 38 .296 16.5 Chris Rusin (1-4) took the loss. Evan Gattis tied a career high with four a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay 23 30 .434 8 Central Division hits, including a homer, and had four RBIs on the Minnesota Twins. Evan Longoria hit his Central Division Chicago Cubs 38 15 .717 - Kansas City 30 24 .556 - Pittsburgh 29 25 .537 9.5 PHILLIES 6, BREWERS 3 Friday night as the Houston Astros took sev- second homer in as many games for the Cleveland 29 24 .547 0.5 St. Louis 28 27 .509 11 Cameron Rupp homered and doubled en runs from Oakland starter Jesse Hahn in Rays, who won for just the third time in 14 Chicago White Sox 29 26 .527 1.5 and Andres Blanco also went deep to help the first inning and cruised past the Athletics. games. Logan Morrison also homered. Detroit 26 28 .481 4 Milwaukee 25 30 .455 14 Minnesota 16 38 .296 14 Cincinnati 20 35 .364 19 the Philadelphia Phillies snap their season- The Astros were up 2-0 with two outs in the Erasmo Ramirez (7-4) and Xavier Cedeno Western Division Western Division worst seven-game losing streak with a victo- first when Tyler White drove in a run with a combined for 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief Texas 32 22 .593 - San Francisco 35 22 .614 - ry over the Milwaukee Brewers. Andrew single. The inning looked to be over after for Tampa Bay, and Alex Colome got five Seattle 31 23 .574 1 LA Dodgers 29 27 .518 5.5 Bailey (3-0) pitched 1 2/3 hitless innings of that, but a fly ball hit by Tony Kemp to the outs for his 13th save in as many tries. Ricky Houston 26 30 .464 7 Colorado 24 30 .444 9.5 relief to earn the victory and help warning track in right field bounced in and Nolasco (2-4) allowed three runs - two LA Angels 25 29 .463 7 Arizona 24 33 .421 11 Philadelphia end an eight-game skid to the out of the glove of Chris Coghlan for a two- earned - while throwing a season-high 7 2/3 Oakland 25 30 .455 7.5 San Diego 22 34 .393 12.5 Brewers at home that spanned three sea- run triple. Jake Marisnick’s RBI single made it innings for the Twins.—AP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 SPORTS Cavaliers boost bench effort against Warriors

OAKLAND: Attacking earlier, quicken- than imposing a pace. “It has to be more relax when those guys make their subs. ing the tempo and improving bench of a fast-paced controlled tempo. Our Those guys come into the game and play were the biggest needs the missed opportunities-we were just real- change tempo and play with confi- Cleveland Cavaliers saw Friday in video ly rushing,” Cavs guard Kyrie Irving said. dence. We have to understand. We have reviews to decide changes for today’s “Everything is happening so quick. A to treat those guys like All-Stars. “It’s not second game of the NBA Finals. couple times I got indecisive and it put that we relax. It’s just that when... they Defending champion Golden State my teammates in a bad way.” come out, your defense doesn’t have to defeated the visiting Cavaliers 104-89 be so extended. Your defense is picked in Thursday’s opener of the best-of- ‘Throw the first punch’ up a little bit lower so those guys get to seven series, using defense and stellar Think fast and attack first was the their sweet spots. We may have to reserve efforts to frustrate LeBron message. “We’ve just got to come out change that approach a little bit.” And James and his teammates. “We’re in a right away and throw the first punch,” the Cavaliers bench needs to score good place psychologically and men- Cleveland’s Tristan Thompson said. more as well. “Our bench has been pro- tally,” Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said. “We’ve got to set the tone early. I think ductive for us,” James said. “They are “We remain calm, but also know this that’s key.” “We need to do a better job going to have to have a great series in next game is huge for us. We remain of being in attack mode,” Love agreed. order for us to win it. We have a lot of having a sense of urgency and we’re “We felt like we could play with a better pride from our bench. They are going to going to continue to fight.” pace. We need to find a way to really take that even better in game two.” Cavs coach Tyronn Lue made his slow down their bench.” Golden State instructions clear. “I just told LeBron I reserves outscored Cleveland’s bench Aimed for arm, not groin LeBron James need him to play faster, to pick up the 45-10, with James warning that Shaun Cavs reserve guard Matthew pace for us offensively,” Lue said. “We Livingston, Leandro Barbosa and Andre Dellavedova faced accusations of dirty intend to hit him anywhere near that he will focus on is trying to avoid anoth- can definitely get out and run and Iguodala must be better contained play for the second NBA Finals in a row region. I was trying to get his arm and er 15-0 run by Golden State reserves. attack this team. “We missed nine point- when they enter to rest sharpshooters after hitting Iguodala in the groin. The then he brought his arm in, and that’s “We need to perform a lot better as a blank layups when no one was around. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Australian said he was trying to foul why I just grazed his arm.” The Aussie group,” Dellavedova said. “Their bench We’ve got to be able to finish those “No other team has the two best Iguodala on the arm to halt a fast break. admitted being “a little bit” bothered by came in, did a really good job changing shots.” The Cavaliers hit a woeful 38.1 shooters in the league and that many “I was trying to stop the break,” the dirty player talk, but added, “You the tempo of the game. We need to do a percent from the floor, hurrying rather playmakers,” James said. “We cannot Dellavedova said. “I definitely didn’t just don’t pay any attention to it.” What few different things.”— AFP

Worries over cycling arena readiness for Rio Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Rio Olympics are just Late June two months away and as preparations head But organizers-who say that the rest of the into their furious final straight, worries are Olympic infrastructure is virtually ready- mounting that delays to the cycling stadium downplay the construction problems at the have spun out of control. The building in the velodrome. “The track is already there. It was nerve center of the Olympic Park was sup- installed more than a month ago. What posed to have ended in late 2015. Not only remains to be done are the finishing touches did that not happen, but a test event sched- to the facilities,” Rio organizing committee uled for late April and early May was can- chairman Carlos Nuzman said in an interview. celled because of construction delays. He spoke in Lausanne, Switzerland as he Organizers of the Games running from prepared to present a report to the IOC on the August 5-21 have replaced these full-blown state of readiness for the games. “City Hall is dress rehearsals with “training days” at the responsible for monitoring the construction, end of June. That means cycling competitors but I think it will be completed in late June. I will not be able to test the track in real condi- do not know exactly which day,” he added. tions, a failure which has angered the already “The workers are going at it intensely. A late nervous UCI, cycling’s world governing body. June delivery is what we want and what we “The UCI remains extremely concerned by had spoken of with Cookson,” Nuzman added. the repeated delays to the construction of the The cycling arena construction suffered a set- velodrome, and recently informed the Rio back in March because of what were 2016 organizing committee and the described as logistical problems in bring in International Olympic Committee of its con- the pine wood from Siberia used to build the cerns,” UCI president Brian Cookson said in a track. Organizers said it was 12 days late. statement to AFP. “It has been a very difficult project and the fact that these delays have Design flaws? repeatedly pushed back any kind of trial con- But there are other problems, too. The Rio test is very worrying,” he added. “There is still City Hall recently decided to sever the con- a lot to do to ensure cyclists can compete in tract it had with Tecnosolo, the contractor in the best possible conditions,” he said. “Time is charge of the project and reportedly on the really running out.” Christophe Dubi, Olympic verge of bankruptcy, and give it solely to a Games executive director at the International subcontractor, Engetecnica, which had been Olympic Committee said last week that “the involved in the project for months. City Hall timetable is very narrow.” That’s a diplomatic said the goal was to wind up a project that it way of saying that IOC is very worried. said was 88 percent completed.—AFP GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Sunil Narine celebrates dismissing South Africa’s Farhaan Behardien by a leg before wicket (LBW) during the first One-day International (ODI) cricket match between the West Indies and South Africa in the Tri-Nation Series in Georgetown, Guyana on June 3, 2016. —AFP Big names stalk Steele, Narine sinks Proteas Kuchar at Memorial WASHINGTON: Brendan Steele and Matt McIlroy carded a 66 to finish five shots in West Indies romp Kuchar made the most of calm conditions behind the leaders in a tie for 12th, while on Friday to share the halfway lead at the Spieth had a 68 and was another stroke Memorial, where Jason Day, Rory McIlroy back in a tie for 22nd. PROVIDENCE: Sunil Narine snared career-best scythed through the rest of the visitors’ batting. four. But Pollard, whose first three scoring shots and Jordan Spieth remained in the hunt “I felt like I putted nicely,” said McIlroy, figures of six for 27 on his return to West Indies “It’s the slowest pitch I have come across for were towering sixes, dominated a 74-run fourth- heading into the weekend. Steele backed who tied for the second-lowest round of colors as the hosts defeated South Africa by four some,” de Villiers said. But we’ve got no excuses.” wicket stand with Darren Bravo to take the West up a first-round 65 with a five-under-par 67 the day. “I feel like my pace has been a little wickets in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Set a relatively modest target, the West Indies Indies closer to the target. Bravo fell to Phangiso at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Kuchar bit better, which was something I wanted One-Day International series at the Guyana opening pair of Johnson Charles and Andre for 30 and Carlos Brathwaite perished attempt- carded a second straight 66 to share the to work on. That’s an improvement, and I’m National Stadium on Friday. Forced to remodel Fletcher rode their luck in a 37-run stand before ing a bit hit of Phangiso. But captain Jason lead on 12-under 132. They were one happy with that.” World number one Day of his action after it was deemed illegal during the the introduction of the spinners changed the Holder joined Pollard to ensure there were no stroke in front of Argentina’s Emiliano Australia, a Muirfield Village member, was Caribbean side’s last ODI campaign in Sri Lanka complexion of the chase. more alarms on the way to a morale-boosting Grillo, who posted a 66, and American Gary in the group with McIlroy on 137 after a 71 last November, the 28-year-old mystery spinner Imran Tahir bowled both with googlies while victory for a team classified as underdogs along- Woodland, whose 65 was the low round of that included five birdies and four bogeys. was at his mesmerizing best on a turgid surface Aaron Phangiso and part-timer J.P. Duminy side the South Africans and ahead of Sunday’s the day and included six birdies and an “If I didn’t have a short game, I probably where the South Africans were dismissed for 188 removed Marlon Samuels and Denesh Ramdin meeting with World Cup holders Australia at the eagle. “A lot of things are going right,” would have shot high 70s. It would have off 46.5 overs. They found it difficult to establish respectively to have the hosts wobbling at 76 for same venue.— AFP Steele said. “Obviously, conditions are really been close to 80,” said Day, who is seven- any sort of momentum despite two useful part- good. So there are a lot of good scores out for-seven in sand saves this week and hit nerships at the top of the order. SCOREBOARD there.” A wet weekend forecast-the norm at four fewer fairways and five fewer greens Narine’s returns were not only a personal mile- the rain-plagued Memorial-could keep compared to Thursday. Phil Mickelson was stone but also the best-ever by any opponents in PROVIDENCE, Guyana: Scoreboard from opening match of the Tri-Nation One-Day International series between the scores low on a receptive course. also on 137 after a 69 that included seven one-day cricket against South Africa. “I’ve had to West Indies and South Africa at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday: change my bowling action almost 80 percent and “The conditions are still there for the birdies. “I feel like I’m playing better than South Africa Innings West Indies Innings it’s great to see how it has worked out,” said Man taking,” said Kuchar, who won the tourna- I’m scoring, but I had a lot of fun today and Q. de Kock b Brathwaite 30 J. Charles b Tahir 31 ment hosted by Jack Nicklaus in 2013. I was able to finish up with three birdies, of the Match Narine. “I really hope I can keep on H. Amla lbw Narine 20 A. Fletcher b Tahir 11 “It’s as easy as I remember this place play- which kept me within striking distance,” playing for the West Indies for the rest of my R. Rossouw c Brathwaite b Narine 61 D. Bravo lbw Phangiso 30 ing, even though greens still fast. “You said Mickelson, a five-time major winner career.” Kieron Pollard, back in the good graces of A.B. de Villiers c and b Taylor 31 M. Samuels lbw Phangiso 1 can get in the wrong spot, but you don’t who has not won since the 2013 Open West Indies selectors after 20 months in the ODI J.P. Duminy b Holder 23 D. Ramdin c de Villiers b Duminy 10 have to worry too much about the wind. Championship. “I feel like there’s a hot wilderness following the shock abandonment of F. Behardien lbw Narine 0 K. Pollard not out 67 It’s fun to be out there playing and mak- round out there, and I hit a lot of good iron the tour of India in October of 2014, then lifted his C. Morris lbw Narine 9 C. Brathwaite c Behardien b Phangiso 8 K. Abbott b Brathwaite 5 team to the target with a robust unbeaten 67 that J. Holder not out 10 ing some birdies around this place.” In a shots these past two days, and I hit a lot of A. Phangiso c Holder b Narine 3 Extras (lb-13, nb-1, w-9) 23 marquee duel, McIlroy and Spieth elicited good iron shots this past week. I feel like included six sixes. K. Rabada not out 1 Total (48.1 overs, 6 wickets) 191 roars throughout the afternoon, combin- I’m going to give myself a lot more birdie “I had my plans going out to bat and it came I. Tahir lbw Narine 0 ing for 14 birdies. Northern Ireland’s opportunities on the weekend.”— AFP off tonight,” he said. “I really missed being part of Extras (lb-1, w-4) 5 Fall of wickets: 1-37 (Fletcher), 2-52 (Charles), 3-53 that successful World T20 squad but I have Total (46.5 overs, all out) 188 (Samuels), 4-76 (Ramdin), 5-150 (Bravo), 6-174 recovered from injury faster than I thought and Fall of wickets: 1-52 (de Kock), 2-52 (Amla), 3-130 (de (Brathwaite). it’s great to be back in the West Indies team.” It Villiers), 4-160 (Rossouw), 5-160 (Behardien), 6-172 Did not bat: S. Benn, S. Narine, J. Taylor. was the first time in 15 years that the Caribbean (Duminy), 7-181 (Morris), 8-181 (Abbott), Bowling: K. Abbott 10-1-26-0, K. Rabada 9-1-34-0 (1nb, side had defeated the South Africans in a one- 9-185 (Phangiso), 10-188 (Tahir). 2w), C. Morris 7-0-22-0 (2w), I. Tahir 10-0-41-2 (3w), A. Bowling: J. Taylor 7-0-36-1 (1 w), J. Holder 10-1-37-1, C. Phangiso 10-1-40-3 (2w), J.P. Duminy 1.1-0-12-1, F. dayer on home soil. Rilee Rossouw top scored Brathwaite 8-0-35-2, S. Narine 9.5-0-27-6 (1w), S. Benn Behardien 1-0-3-0. with 61 and featured in a 78-run third-wicket 10-0-41-0, K. Pollard 2-0-11-0. Result: West Indies won by 4 wickets. partnership with skipper AB de Villiers. That effort followed an opening stand of 52 between Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla. However the Proteas collapsed from the comparative comfort of 160 for three, their last seven wickets falling Gulf Bank sponsors the 33rd Jassim for just 28 runs. Rossouw was one of the spinner’s scalps, Al-Sharhan Ramadan Tournament falling to a good low catch by Carlos Brathwaite at first slip. Brathwaite had earlier broken the KUWAIT: In line with its strategy to develop ball fans and players in Kuwait, providing a opening stand of de Kock and Amla, de Kock youth skills and as part of its corporate social vibrant and competitive atmosphere enjoyed attempting an injudicious heave to be compre- responsibility (CSR) initiatives during the by the teams and the fans. Gulf Bank is firmly hensively bowled. Narine then made his first month of Ramadan, Gulf Bank has committed to supporting all segments of strike by trapping Amla leg-before in the very announced its sponsorship of the 33rd late Kuwait society and it is particularly focused next over. Yet it was the demise of de Villiers that proved to be the most crucial. Playing well with- Jassim Al-Sharhan Ramadan Football tourna- on youth programs, giving young people the in himself and mindful of the challenging bat- ment. The late Jassim Al-Sharhan Ramadan best possible start and as many opportuni- ting conditions, he compiled 31 off 49 deliveries Football tournament, which is traditionally ties as possible to help them achieve their without a single boundary but fell to a good run throughout the month of Ramadan, is full potential. catch off his own bowling by pacer Jerome one of the most prominent sports activities Taylor at the start of the 31st over. that take place in Kuwait during the Holy South Africa had just ended a period of 23 Month. The tournament is played each year overs without finding the boundary rope and it in the memory of the late Jassim Al-Sharhan, appeared de Villiers and Rossouw were on the OHIO: Matt Kuchar hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of The cusp of acceleration before the captain’s depar- and it has become very popular among foot- Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2016 in Dublin, Ohio. — AFP ture. From then on it was the Narine show as he SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 SPORTS Barthelemy outpoints Bey to retain IBF title

MIAMI: Cuban boxer Rances Barthelemy back from the knockdown to win handily overcame a controversial knockdown to 117-110 on two of the judges’ scorecards and retain his IBF world lightweight title with a record the first split decision victory of his split-decision victory over former champ career. The other judge scored it 116-111 in Mickey Bey on Friday. The 29-year-old favor of Bey, who fights as a member of Floyd Barthelemy improved to 25-0 in his first Mayweather’s Money Team. The victory sets defense of the title he won in December the stage for Barthelemy to attract bigger when he defeated Denis Shafikov. purses and top level opponents going for- Barthelemy fell to the canvas late in the sec- ward. He is considered one of the best light- ond round in what the referee ruled was a weight boxers in the world along with Terry knockdown for Bey. But television replays Flanagan, Anthony Crolla, and Jorge Linares. showed that Bey headbutted Barthelemy and Former title holder Bey lost the crown when then tried to sell the move by raising both his he refused to defend it against the mandato- arms in the air as if he landed a solid punch. ry challenger and had it taken away. Bey’s “Once I got dropped, I knew I had to put the career has also marred by missteps, including pressure on him and that is exactly what I February 2013 when he tested positive for did,” Barthelemy said. Barthelemy bounced testosterone.— AFP Phelps wins 100m free, falters in fly in Austin

LOS ANGELES: Michael Phelps won one to triumph at the Pro Swim meeting in TOKYO: Milad Ebadipour (bottom), Mahdi Marandi (#19) and Saeid Marouflakrani (top/#4) of Iran try to receive the ball from Poland during and lost one Friday in a tuneup meet in Santa Clara, California. American Conor their men’s volleyball world final qualification match for the Rio Olympics in Tokyo yesterday. —AFP Austin, Texas, where he was competing Dwyer was second in 1:45.41, third-fastest with an eye on this month’s US Olympic tri- in the world this year, behind the 1:45.19 of als and a berth at the Rio Games. Joseph James Guy. Schooling, a 20-year-old from Singapore Dwyer, who will be looking to secure his Volleyball: France, Iran who swims for the University of Texas in berth for Rio at the US trials in Omaha, Austin, clocked 51.58sec to edge 18-time Nebraska, said the “good battle” with Sun Olympic gold medalist Phelps (51.65) in the was perfect preparation. “Obviously, it’s not 100m butterfly-an event in which Phelps fun to lose and go the third-fastest time in book Rio Olympic spots holds the world record. Schooling admitted the world,” Dwyer said. “But it was a good it “felt great” to get his first win over Phelps- preview for racing in Rio. I know he’ll be a but he noted that the US great was still in good contender, and I am glad he came, so TOKYO: European champions France booked Olympics,” France coach Laurent Tillie told many good teams but hopefully we can show hard training before the US trials and not in we can kind of go battle it out and get me their place in this summer’s Rio Olympic volley- reporters. “We only needed two sets but it was our strength in Rio.” Iran’s danger man peak racing form as he will be in Omaha ready for trials and hopefully the big show.” ball competition after beating Venezuela yes- still stressful. We didn’t have a good rhythm Shahram Mahmoudi top-scored with 24 points this month and Rio de Janeiro in August. Australian Emma McKeon won the terday at a men’s qualifying tournament in but we’ve qualified and it’s been a dream for us in a 25-20, 25-18, 20-25, 34-32 win over world “I’ve got to be even better in two women’s 200m free in Santa Clara in Tokyo. Asia’s top team Iran joined them, reach- to get there.” The French needed just two sets champions Poland. “It’s time to celebrate,” said months,” Schooling said. Phelps was swim- 1:56.36. At the Indianapolis Pro Swim, ing their first-ever Olympics with an impressive to reach Rio. After taking the first, they Iran captain Mir Saied Marouflakrani. “We’ve ming in his second final of the night, hav- American Leah Smith posted a pair of defeat of Poland, who had already qualified. dropped the second set but achieved their first made history. We lost out by one set to ing won the 100m freestyle in 49.49sec, career bests en route to victory in the Wing spiker Antonin Rouzier led the way with Olympic qualification since 2004 on the third, Australia four years ago, which was a terrible one one-hundredth of a second in front of women’s 200m freestyle, winning the final 17 points for the French-who have shot to powering through 25-11. “I’ve been waiting for memory for us and this could have been the Jack Conger. The Austin meeting was one in 1:56.64 after clocking 1:56.66 in the prominence in recent years after taking the this day for a long time,” said captain Benjamin last chance for some of these players to play at of three this week giving US and overseas heats. Compatriot Jay Litherland opened European and World League titles-as they won Toniutti. the Olympics.” Poland qualified on Thursday swimmers a chance to hone their skills the Indy meeting with two victories, cap- 25-21, 23-25, 25-11, 20-25, 15-9. “Four years ago we didn’t make it to the after winning five of five matches until their before Rio. China’s Sun Yang swam the turing the 200m free 1:48.41 and the 400m “We’re happy to book our ticket to the Olympics. It’s tough because Europe has so unblemished record was ended by Iran.— AFP year’s fastest 200 freestyle time at 1:44.82 individual medley in 4:13.93.— AFP Stamina ‘key’ as Murray, Djokovic head for French Open showdown Djokovic bidding for historic career grand slam

PARIS: The reputations of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as the fittest men in tennis will be rigorously tested when they slug it out Muguruza stuns Serena today for the French Open title, at the end of a tournament in which endurance has been a prime asset. With both men hitting peak form to win French Open in emphatic semi-final wins, mental strength looks likely to decide a final given added spice PARIS: Garbine Muguruza won her first hard to level at 2-2, saving two break points by an array of historic landmarks that will fall Grand Slam title at the French Open yester- along the way, but she then grabbed the first by the wayside irrespective of who wins. day defeating top seed and defending break of the final thanks to a loose game Over two weeks of often attritional tennis champion Serena Williams in the final. from the American culminating in a double invariably played in damp, cold conditions Twelve years younger than the American at fault. Muguruza, who lost to Williams in the and with heavy balls, Murray-bidding to 22, and playing in the first claycourt final of Wimbledon final last year, moved 4-2 ahead, become the first British man to win in Paris her career, the Venezuelan-born Spaniard but she lost her range two games later to since 1935 - has put his body through close to upset the odds to win 7-5, 6-4. She is the allow the American to level the score. The tall 18 hours on court over 24 sets. Djokovic, also first Spanish woman to win a Grand Slam Spaniard was matching Williams for power title since Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario in Paris in and when the title-holder opened the 11th seeking his first title in Paris to become the 1998 and she is the third straight first time game with a double fault she seized the first man in almost 50 years to hold all four Grand Slam winner after Flavia Pennetta at opportunity to apply some added pressure majors at once, has played five hours and five last year’s US Open and Angelique Kerber at on her opponent. sets fewer. the Australian Open. “I am so excited to play Her tactics paid off with Williams failing to But the rain delays that have ravaged the the final of a Grand Slam against one of the cope with a series of explosive baseline tournament meant the Serbian played four best ever players. It’s the perfect final and I groundstrokes. Muguruza’s second break of days in succession up to Friday and denied am so happy,” she said. the final allowed her to serve for the set and him the usual rest days associated with grand “I grew up on clay so for Spain and me this she duly managed that staving off two break- slams. “When I get on the court with (Murray) is just amazing. “Serena is a very powerful back points along the way. A top quality first it’s going to be a very physical battle,” player and I just tried to fight as hard as I can.” set had taken 56 minutes with Muguruza Djokovic said after Friday’s three-set demoli- For Williams it was a second straight loss in a winning 41 points to 40 for Williams underlin- tion of Austrian tyro Dominic Thiem. “That’s Grand Slam final and it wrecked her hopes ing the closeness of the contest. Muguruza why the day off (on Saturday) will definitely once again of winning a 22nd Grand Slam maintained her level of play and composure serve me well.” title to draw level with Steffi Graf for most to start the second set with a third break of wins in the Open era, since 1968. She will serve, but she then struggled on her own Time ticking now turn her focus on Wimbledon where she serve, coughing up a seventh double fault to If the pressure mounts today, Djokovic may will be the defending champion and a six- hand back the advantage. however want to resist reflecting on his three time former winner. “Congratulations to previous defeats in French Open finals, includ- Garbine, she played really well today,” said Scream of defiance ing last year’s four-set reverse against Stan Williams, who confirmed that she had been Williams though was struggling and this slightly troubled by an adductor problem. time it was the quality of her opponent’s play Wawrinka-a match the world number one was “I could have served better, made a lot of rather than her own misgivings that were expected to win. No player in the professional errors on return, but I did try hard out there.” responsible for her struggles. Muguruza era has ever lost more finals at any one of the The players took contrasting routes to get to made it three straight breaks of serve in the four grand slams and gone on to win that the final. Fourth seed Muguruza breezed next game and moved out into a 3-1 lead. event. And at 29, time is ticking for both of through, losing just the one set, in her open- Williams dug deep to get back to 3-2 spark- them. “Neither of us know how many more ing match, while Williams struggled past the ing a scream of defiance from a player who chances we’ll have to win here. It took obvi- quarter- and semi-finals amid talk of an injury had been in 26 Grand Slam finals dating back ously Roger (Federer) a long time to win this or illness. But with weather conditions to 1999 and lost just five of them. But one (in 2009),” second seed Murray said on improving after one of the rainiest Roland Muguruza was solid on her serve despite the Friday after a superb display in beating Garros tournaments on record, it was a differ- occasional double fault and the Spaniard Wawrinka. ent, more focused Williams that got the final went 4-2 and then 5-3 up. Williams saved four It is in the head that Djokovic believes he underway with a love service game. match points in the next game to stay alive, may have the advantage over his Scottish Muguruza replied in kind as two of the but Muguruza stayed calm to serve out for opponent, a man just seven days his senior biggest and best servers in the women’s the biggest win of her fledgling career, AUSTIN: Michael Phelps warms up in the practice pool before swimming in the Men’s who he has beaten in four out of six major game went head to head. clinching it with a lob that landed smack on 200 meter freestyle heat race during the 2016 Austin Elite Invite in Austin, Texas. — AFP finals, and whose game he has been trying to The 22-year-old Spaniard had to battle the baseline.— AFP pick apart since the first time he recalls facing him as an 11-year-old. “It’s pretty nice that our Pagenaud ‘on pole’ for rivalry has evolved over the years,” he said. “...I think mentally when we step on the court, sure, maybe to some extent, (I have) some IndyCar Detroit opener small percentage (of advantage), but he’s playing in great form.” LOS ANGELES: France’s Simon Pagenaud came at Detroit’s Belle Isle in 2013. “Just great Murray, who rated Friday’s four-set win as resumed his assault on the IndyCar Series that we could extract the lap time out of it. one of his best matches on clay, is meanwhile championship on Friday, capturing pole “Obviously there was a bit of strategy on our hoping the conditions on the day may pro- position for the first race in this weekend’s side with the Firestone tires,” he added. “We vide him with an edge. After 12 defeats in 13 double-header in Detroit. Pagenaud’s fast chose to go on the black Firestone tires (in matches against the Serbian, including a loss lap in the Fast Six, the last of three rounds of the Firestone Fast Six). They’re working really at altitude in the final of the Madrid Open in knockout qualifying on the 2.35-mile (3.78 well for us and it paid off, so I’m really, really early May, Murray turned the tables a week Km) temporary street course, was 1min delighted.” Pagenaud had a three-race win- later in their most recent encounter, a rain- 14.9166sec. He edged Penske team-mate ning streak snapped when he finished 19th Helio Castroneves of Brazil by 0.0119 of a in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 affected Italian Open final in Rome. “(Rome) second and led a Penske sweep of the first on May 29. The 32-year-old Frenchman was maybe a bit more similar to here, because three qualifying positions. “I knew the car hasn’t started worse than third on any road it was raining quite a lot of the match when would be good here because of the way it or street course in 2016. He brought a 57- we played,” Murray said. “I got off to a good was in Long Beach (where he qualified third point championship lead into this weekend, start (in Rome). Novak got off to a good start PARIS: Spain’s Garbine Muguruza poses with her trophy in the locker room after winning and won the April 17 race),” said Pagenaud, which features the only doubleheader on in Madrid. That helped both of us in respec- the women’s final match against the US’s Serena Williams yesterday. — AFP whose first of seven career IndyCar wins the 2016 schedule.— AFP tive matches.” — Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 SPORTS Colombia shatter American dream in Copa opener

SANTA CLARA: Colombia wrecked the our second game now,” Klinsmann said. ing effort whistled just past Arsenal goal- United States’ hopes of a winning start to “We have our backs against the wall and keeper David Ospina’s upright. But within the Copa America Centenario as goals we need three points against Costa Rica. minutes of that fleeting US opportunity, from James Rodriguez and Cristian But there’s a lot of positives.” the hosts were dealt a killer blow when Zapata gave the South Americans a com- Yedlin was adjudged to have flicked a fortable 2-0 victory here Friday. AC Milan’s First half woe hand out to block Farid Diaz’s cross. Zapata and Real Madrid star Rodriguez A disastrous first half for the host America’s players protested but struck in the first half before a sell-out nation saw Colombia take a vice-like grip Mexican referee Roberto Garcia was in no 67,439 crowd at the Levi’s Stadium in on the contest. The Colombians took the doubt and pointed to the spot. Rodriguez northern California to puncture American lead after only eight minutes, when poor duly stepped up to stroke home the spot- hopes of emerging from a difficult Group marking at a set-piece gifted a chance to kick and Colombia were in total control. A. US coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s side had the Italy-based Zapata. Stoke City defend- Colombia threatened again early in the hoped to score an upset victory to emu- er Geoff Cameron was caught ball-watch- first half, with Cardona testing Guzan late the Americans’ famous defeat of ing as Edwin Cardona’s corner was curled once more with a fierce shot on 50 min- Colombia at the 1994 World Cup in the in, and Zapata stole in front of his man to utes. It started to look ominous for the United States. thunder home the finish. The USA strug- hosts soon after, with Colombia passing But for long periods here Friday gled to build any sort of momentum after the ball between themselves to draw Klinsmann’s men were chasing shadows that, with Colombia flooding midfield and cheers of “Ole” from their large contingent as the skilful 2014 World Cup quarter- pressing the Americans relentlessly. of noisy fans. But home hopes were raised finalists delivered a stinging reality check. Colombia dominated territory and when Dempsey saw his header from a Klinsmann sought to put a positive spin possession and carved out the better Michael Bradley corner cleared off the line on the game, insisting his team had com- chances with Sebastian Perez forcing a by Perez. peted as equals. “For our players it’s really diving save from Aston Villa’s Brad Guzan Dempsey went close again on 64 min- SANTA CLARA: Sebastian Perez #13 of Colombia controls the ball in front of important that they can see we can beat in the 16th minute with a rasping drive. utes, his curling free-kick parried clear by Geoff Cameron #20 of United States during the 2016 Copa America Centenario them,” Klinsmann said. “The end result is Monterrey’s Cardona proved to be a men- Ospina diving to his left. Yet the American Group match between the United States and Colombia at Levi’s Stadium on 2-0. But the players will take a lot out of ace to the USA back four throughout, tor- fightback was shortlived and it was June 3, 2016. — AFP this game.” Klinsmann admitted the menting Cameron and DeAndre Yedlin in Colombia who came closest to scoring defeat left his team with little margin for quick succession midway through the half next when AC Milan’s Carlos Bacca broke star Christian Pulisic and Darlington now regroup in time for their second error in their remaining group games before shooting on goal. The only USA clear and crashed a shot against the Nagbe was unable to turn the tide for match against World Cup quarter-finalists against Costa Rica and Paraguay. chance of note was a 36th-minute run underside of the crossbar with Guzan Klinsmann’s men as Colombia coasted Costa Rica on Tuesday. Colombia will play “Obviously we have even more hunger in and shot from Clint Dempsey, whose curl- beaten. The introduction of rising teenage home to victory. The United States must Paraguay in their next match.— AFP Warts and all, France will be tested by the Euro 2016

PARIS: As with all modern sporting mega-events and their hosts, Euro 2016 will be a mirror for contemporary France: The reflection could be beautiful, ugly, or - most likely - a mix of both. Befitting the world’s sixth-largest economy, the bricks and mortar for a successful tournament have been ready for months. New, refurbished or already magnificent stadiums in 10 host cities stand as advertisements for French engineering and savoir faire. The same is true of the high-speed rail network and cross-country web of “autoroute” high- ways that should make it a breeze for fans to travel to the 51 matches, soaking up the country’s natural beauty in between. No more sleep- ing rough on airport floors for overpriced red- eye flights like in World Cup hosts Brazil in 2014 and South Africa in 2010, and Euro 2012 co- hosts Poland and Ukraine. Indeed, these relatively compact Euros will be the last fan-friendly soccer tournament for a while. The 2018 World Cup, spread across Russia’s vast expanses, and Euro 2020, dispersed confetti like across 12 countries from Azerbaijan to Ireland, will be made for television (and, by PARIS: Italy’s player Simone Zaza warms up during a training session of the Italian national extension, advertisers), with too many geo- soccer team at the Coverciano training center, near Florence, Italy. Italy is in one of the tough- graphic and bureaucratic obstacles to enable est groups at Euro 2016. — AP herds of fans to easily migrate from one match to another, as they will in France, wining and just French society, that must learn to live with people will rally behind players if they don’t mis- dining as they go. “Un autre verre, si’il vous the threat of terrorism and limit it as much as behave and do something ridiculous like go on plait?” - another glass, please? - should be the possible.” strike, as they did in South Africa. A thrilling run only French phrase many of them need from Ultimately, whether France puts on a memo- by the host nation can be a key ingredient for a June 10-July 10, if all goes well. rable party or poops on it might depend on its memorable tournament: Remember the frenzy Because in France, there is almost always a team. Packed with talent in attack and midfield , generated by South Korea’s push to the semifi- but, a “oui, mais” - complications that derive from Les Bleus could go deep into the tournament, nals at the 2002 World Cup it co-hosted with the fact that despite its generous love of simple despite their shaky-looking defense. France isn’t Japan. At the end, all everyone will want is to get SAN JOSE: Lionel Messi practices during a training session of Argentina’s National pleasures, France is also a complex and quarrel- a football-mad country like England or Italy, home safe, on transport that works, and with a football team at San Jose State University in preparation for the Copa America 2016 some place, with social, economic and racial especially down south in rugby territory, but head full of pleasant memories.— AP in San Jose, California. —AFP fault lines that often spill into the streets. As ill- luck would have it, the 552 players on 24 teams and their supporters are walking into the latest French fisticuffs. This one, like many before it, is Messi in US for Copa essentially a dispute over the French way of life. Paraguay ready to It again pits the government - socialist, this time SAN JOSE: Lionel Messi touched down in want him to be fit,” Atletico Madrid mid- - against unions opposed to efforts to weaken California on Friday as Argentina prepared fielder Fernandez said, adding that he was them and liberalize workplaces. defy FIFA rankings for the possibility that the injured confident the squad would cope against Like their parents and grandparents before Barcelona superstar may not be fit for next the Chileans if Messi was ruled out. “When them, a new generation of malcontents is using ORLANDO: Paraguay’s veteran goalkeeper “In the Copa, the favorites are always week’s Copa America Centenario show- you have moments of adversity that’s when the opportunity to cut its teeth in the art of Justo Villar says FIFA’s rankings undervalue Brazil and Argentina but we have shown down with Chile. Messi arrived in the early the team has to step up,” Fernandez told a protest, talking politics through the night, hurl- his team and believes they can defy expec- we can get in there as well. It is a short hours from Barcelona, where on Thursday press conference. ing paving stones and inhaling first whiffs of tations and once again make a real impact tournament, resting and good planning, he had appeared in court to give evidence Guzman said he hoped Messi could police tear gas. So far, transport strikes and gas in the Copa America Centenario tourna- can help us to get through to the next in his tax fraud trial which has also recover, but admitted he had been surprised shortages over the government’s labor reforms ment. Paraguay have the lowest FIFA rank- phase - we have really good players,” he embroiled his father. Messi, who suffered a by the Argentina captain’s decision to make a have been disruptive rather than crippling. Their back injury in a friendly victory against grueling round trip from Spain just to appear ing of the four teams in Group A, sitting added. In the 2015 Copa America, impact on Euro 2016 will only become clear as behind third-ranked Colombia, Costa Rica Paraguay beat Brazil on penalties in the Honduras last week, is uncertain to be fit in the Honduras friendly. “It is shocking at the tournament unfolds and could depend on and the United States. But Villar, about to quarter-final before being crushed 6-1 by for Monday’s crucial Group D game against some point because it is the captain, it’s Leo. whether the opposing sides compromise or Chile at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. He came to play this game, perhaps without harden their positions. play in his seventh Copa America tourna- Argentina in the semi-final. Four years ear- The 28-year-old playmaker later took to the much obligation or necessity, and he ends Despite their centuries of interaction with the ment, believes that the rankings don’t give lier La Albirroja finished runners-up after field during training near Argentina’s San up getting injured,” the Mexico-based world and long colonial history, their pioneering an accurate reflection of his team’s ability. losing to Uruguay in the final. Paraguay’s Jose base. Messi trained separately from reserve goalkeeper said. Tomorrow’s game is role in the construction of the European Union “If we are the worst ranked ... well, we have Argentine coach Ramon Diaz has brought the rest of the squad along with another likely to determine the winner of Group D, and the millions of immigrants from Africa and to show that the rankings are wrong,” said a squad with plenty of young players and a injured player Lucas Biglia. with Argentina facing further games against elsewhere who have put down deep and fruitful the Paraguay keeper, who made his debut smattering of experienced campaigners Meanwhile team-mates Augusto Panama and Bolivia. Messi is bidding to end roots in France, the French can also be distrustful for his country in 1999. and he also reads little into the rankings. Fernandez and Nahuel Guzman admitted Argentina’s 23-year trophy drought after a of outsiders. Not all of them, of course, but “Argentina and Brazil are seen as the Friday that Argentina were facing up to the series of agonizing near-misses in recent enough that 6.8 million voted for the extreme- best teams with the best players, but from possibility of Messi’s absence against the years which saw the Albiceleste beaten in right, anti-European and anti-immigration our side we see ourselves as a good team Chileans. “It is logical that being the best both the 2014 World Cup final and 2015 National Front when France last went to the who are growing. The last Copa we weren’t player in the world it is clear that we all Copa America final.—AFP polls, in December for regional administrators. considered as a factor but we get to the The loved-up outpouring of national unity semis and were super-competitive,” he behind France’s multi-colored team of “blacks, said. “Colombia is a great team, USA has Women footballers cannot blancs, beurs” - blacks, whites and Arabs - that grown a great deal, Mexico look good too, won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 proved its a pretty open tournament. It’s all about short-lived, exposed as veneer by rioting in go on strike, US Judge rules immigrant neighborhoods in 2005 and the war getting off to a good start,” he said. now being waged on France by homegrown Paraguay won the tournament in 1953 and CHICAGO: USA Soccer welcomed a court provision,” USA Soccer said in a statement. Islamic terrorists. 1979 and while that looks a remote ruling on Friday that women’s national “We are pleased with the Court’s decision For spectators, the biggest headache could prospect this time, Diaz is happy to have team members cannot go on strike over a and remain committed to negotiating a be unprecedented security. Patience, good the chance of working with his young pay dispute that had top players saying new CBA to take effect at the beginning of humor and common sense will be necessary squad in a tournament setting. they would consider boycotting the Rio de next year.” Friday’s decision doesn’t affect a when navigating multiple rings of body, bag and “We hope the team keeps growing, Janeiro Olympics. Friday’s decision from separate federal wage discrimination com- ticket checks at stadiums. No-fly zones will be in developing our ideas and mindset. This Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman in federal plaint filed by five top players earlier this force above venues. Detectors will sniff the air to gives me a chance to work with a team court in Chicago found that the players, year with the Equal Employment sound the alarm in case of attack with chemical that is growing, I love the players we have represented by the Women’s National Team Opportunity Commission, arguing they are weapons. Anti-drone technology is available to and how they are working,” he said. But the Players Association, remained bound by a unfairly compensated compared to men’s disable airborne intruders. “Nothing has been intense schedule, including long distances collective bargaining agreement that national team players. The complaint notes left to chance,” the tournament’s security direc- between venues, offers a particular chal- includes a no-strike clause, even though that the women earned $2 million for win- tor, Ziad Khoury, says. lenge says the 56-year-old Diaz. After the Seemingly, the only thing organizers haven’t the deal had expired in 2012. ning the 2015 World Cup, while the men game Paraguay will fly to the West Coast to The federation had argued that the shared $9 million after they were eliminat- seriously considered since the Nov 13 terror prepare for Tuesday’s game with Colombia terms of the agreement remained effective ed from the 2014 World Cup. “The US men’s attacks in Paris that killed 130 people is calling under a memorandum of understanding national team get paid more just to show the whole thing off. They argue that heightened in Pasadena, California. Four days later they signed by both parties in 2013. The deci- up than we get paid to win major champi- security is something we all must become accus- are back in action against the USA in sion comes two months before the US onships,” goalkeeper Hope Solo said in tomed to: the unfortunate new normal in a dan- Philadelphia. “It’s a very difficult tourna- women are to defend their Olympic title in March. The women players have also com- gerous world. “There was never any question of ment - the trips are really long, we play Rio. “Today, Judge Coleman ruled in favor plained about other conditions, such as cancelling the Euros,” Khoury said in an three games in a week and it will be diffi- of US Soccer and affirmed that the existing having to play on artificial turf. In April, Associated Press interview. “Canceling big ORLANDO: Members of the Costa Rican cult for trainers and players. The plan is in CBA with the US Women’s National Team national team member Becky Sauerbrunn events doesn’t cancel the risk of terrorism ... It’s soccer team train at the Camping World place, but it will tiring and there will be Players Association is valid through the end told ESPN that players hadn’t ruled out more of a signal of defeat if you do that.” He Stadium in Orlando, Florida. — AFP wear and tear,” he said.— AFP of 2016, including the no-strike, no lockout boycotting Rio over the matter.— AFP added: “It’s the whole of democratic society, not SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 SPORTS ‘He will never die’: World mourns Ali

SAN FRANCISCO: Tributes to Muhammad Ali poured in from across the sporting, cultural and political world after his death at age 74 with many saying there would never be another one like “The Greatest.” Ali was fond- ly remembered not just as a heavyweight boxing icon but also for his fight for social justice, while others recalled his warmth and generosity, how he was equally at home with presidents and people on the streets. George Foreman, Ali’s most famous knockout victim from the Rumble in the Jungle, noted Ali’s other main rival, Joe Frazier, in tweeting: “Ali, Frazier and Foreman... we were one guy. A part of me slipped away, the greatest piece.” The front page headline on Ali’s hometown newspaper, the Courier- Journal of Louisville, Kentucky, simply said, “The Greatest,” with a legendary 1965 photo of Ali standing over a flattened Sonny Liston. “We lost a legend, a hero and a great man,” said Floyd Mayweather, who retired last year as an unbeaten welterweight champion. “He’s one of the guys who paved the way for me to be where I’m at. Words can’t explain what Muhammad Ali did for the sport.” Another former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, tweeted: “God came for his champion. So long great one. The Greatest. RIP.” Don King, who promoted the Rumble in the Jungle, said Ali will live on forever alongside other US civil rights heroes. “He was tremendous, not just a boxer, a great human being, an icon,” King said. “Muhammad Ali’s spirit, like Martin Luther King Jr., will live on. That’s why Muhammad Ali will never die.” Ali spoke out for African-American civil rights in the 1960s, carrying on his fight against injustice and sacrificing the prime years of his own career in the process. “When people saw what he had done for what he believed in, threw away three-and-a-half years of his career and he remained steadfast, he came through all of that bigger and more important than ever before,” boxing promoter Bob Arum said.

Transcending sport Reflecting Ali’s reach far beyond boxing, many of the biggest names in world politics also remembered a man who stuck up for his beliefs-and for those less influential than himself. The Nelson Mandela Foundation said Ali had been Mandela’s hero. “Nelson Mandela, a boxing enthusiast most of his life, acknowledged Ali as his boxing hero. Madiba had great respect for his legacy and spoke with admiration of Ali’s achievements,” said Sello Hatang, chief executive of the foundation. Mandela’s favorite book at his office-where there was a photo of the two men together-was an auto- graphed copy of an Ali biography, the organization said. Former US president Bill Clinton said he had been “honored” to award Ali the Presidential Citizens Medal at the White House in January 2001, just before leaving office. “Through triumph and trials,” Clinton said, Ali “became even greater than his legend.” “We watched him grow from the brash self-confidence of youth and success into a manhood full of religious and political convictions that led him to make tough choices and live with the consequences.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Ali “an extraordinary athlete and a remarkable man of good deeds who conquered the hearts of millions.” “Boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s life-long struggle against racism and discrimination will never be forgotten,” he wrote on Twitter.

‘Touched hearts’ The sporting world also united to remember one of its biggest names. Retired NBA all-time scoring leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar praised Ali’s courage in fighting discrimination. “At a time when blacks who spoke up about injustice were labeled uppity and often arrested, Muhammad will- A data visualization and timeline of the boxing career of Muhammad Ali. ingly sacrificed the best years of his career to stand tall and fight for what he believed was right,” said Abdul-Jabbar. “In doing so, he made all Americans, black and white, stand taller. I may be 7-feet-2 but I never felt Ali made jungle Rumble by flattening Foreman taller than when standing in his shadow.” Ali won an Olympic gold medal in 1960 and lit the torch at the 1996 LOS ANGELES: Boxing icon Muhammad Ali, known connected with a lightning-bolt right hand and Olympic opening ceremony. Thomas Bach, president of the International simply as “The Greatest,” captured the greatest vic- Foreman stumbled to the canvas, beaten for the Olympic Committee, said Ali-who had been battling Parkinson’s disease tory of his career in 1974 by knocking out George first time. “Muhammad amazed me,” Foreman said. for decades-”was an athlete who touched the hearts of people across the Foreman to win the “Rumble in the Jungle.” Ali flat- “I’ll admit it. He out-thought me. He out-fought me. globe, an athlete who was engaged beyond sport, an athlete who had the tened the previously undefeated champion at 2:58 That night, he was just the better man in the ring.” courage to give hope to so many suffering illness by lighting the Olympic of the eighth round at Kinshasa in what was then cauldron and not hiding his own affliction.” Former England football cap- Zaire but is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Poetry in motion tain David Beckham called Ali “the greatest there will ever be.” “The In addition to an epic effort that displayed his In the run-up to the fight, Ali uttered some of biggest and the best,” Beckham said on Instagram. — AFP boxing gifts, the triumph touched upon the role of the most magical of his rhyming quips. Among Ali-who died on Friday at age 74 - as a cultural hero. them: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee - his He reclaimed the world heavyweight crown he had hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see.” “I’m so fast India’s Kom tearfully not held since being banned from boxing in 1967 that last night I turned off the light switch in my for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War, a convic- hotel room and got into bed before the room was recalls ‘inspiration’ Ali tion overturned by the US Supreme Court in 1971. dark.” “I done something new for this fight. I done Using his now-legendary “Rope-A-Dope” strategy, rassled with an alligator. I done tussled with a NEW DELHI: Indian boxing star Mary Kom mourned her “inspiration” Ali played upon fears that at 32 he might be seri- whale. I handcuffed lightning, I thrown thunder in Muhammad Ali in a tearful interview yesterday, after news of the leg- ously overmatched by the larger, more intimidating jail. “Only last week I murdered a rock, injured a endary boxer’s death was confirmed by his family. The 74-year-old sports and younger Foreman, the 25-year-old who stone, hospitalized a brick. I’m so mean I make In this Nov 9, 2005 file photo, President Bush hero, who had battled Parkinson’s disease for decades, died Friday in a entered the ring at 40-0 with 37 knockouts. medicine sick.” presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. “Most of the boxers are inspired by him,” Kom Ali leaned on the ropes and covered up while boxer Muhammad Ali in the East Room of the told television network NDTV by telephone. “Me also, I was inspired by Foreman pounded away at him, his deflected blows ‘Bigger than boxing’ White House. — AP him to take up boxing, his struggles and the hard work he took in his box- doing minimal damage while spending precious Ali was diagnosed in 1984 with Parkinson’s dis- ing career,” she said, her voice breaking audibly. Kom, 33, is a former five- energy. Ali taunted the champion into swinging ease, which ended the snappy banter that had say Ali was the greatest man because there has time world champion and one of India’s most successful sports stars. away as the rounds wore on that October night been his trademark. Foreman, who needed 20 years never been a man so young and so good at what She is reportedly seeking wildcard entry to the Rio Olympics after dev- while the crowd chanted “Ali boma ye” (Kill him, Ali). to regain the crown, could not deny Ali’s greatness. he did, give up so much,” he added. “I say boxing is astating fans by losing a crucial qualifying bout in Kazakhstan last month. Foreman began to tire while Ali started landing fast “Muhammad Ali has always been bigger than box- too small for Muhammad Ali. He changes the very “We feel very, very sad that he is no more. We will always remember his jabs and hard punches. In the eighth round, Ali ing,” Foreman said in a 2014 essay on his website. “I world. No other boxer could do that.”— AFP contribution to boxing... I will always remember him and keep him in my heart,” she said. A boxing official told AFP this week that India has asked the sport’s world association for a wildcard spot at the Olympics after Kom Muhammad Ali knocked out by Parkinson’s disease lost in the second round at the Women’s World Boxing Championships. A mother of three, she hails from a poor family in the long-neglected and PARIS: One of Muhammad Ali’s greatest battles was their career, according to Chermann. “The more the injury may go unnoticed, Monroche said. “It remote northeastern state of Manipur. Her life inspired a Bollywood biopic not in the ring but against Parkinson’s disease, which knockouts you suffer, the greater the risks.” Amateur could also be a footballer who heads the ball a lot. in 2014 called “Mary Kom”. — AFP severely hampered his speech and motor skills in the boxers are even more at threat, he said. “They have In boxing there’s a referee. In other sports, no-one last three decades of his life. For many specialists, the more fights, are monitored less and spend less time intervenes.” Since Ali hung up his gloves, research crippling neurological disorder was no accident, but working on their defense compared to the pros,” has shown the importance of at least five days’ rest the tragic result of Ali’s years as a boxer. Chermann said. for athletes who suffer a concussion, to avoid “sec- Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1984 at the ond impact syndrome”-a condition blamed for age of 42, three years after he retired with 61 profes- Second impact syndrome dozens of fatalities among sportsmen and women sional bouts under his belt. At the time, experts Knockouts are only the tip of the iceberg when every year. French rugby has taken the matter in spoke of “dementia pugilistica” or “punch-drunk syn- it comes to head injuries sustained in a range of hand, introducing neurological monitoring for pro- drome” to describe brain damage seen in sports- sports, from rugby and ice hockey, to skiing, judo fessional players in 2013. In the US, American foot- people who sustain multiple concussions over the and horse-riding, to name but a few. While in box- ball and ice hockey players are also closely watched course of their careers. “We cannot say anything ing, you see the blows being landed, in other sports for head injuries.— AFP decisively but there are strong suspicions,” Andre Monroche, head of the medical commission of the French contact sports federation said. “We know now that repeated blows alter the nerve cells, especially in a brain that has not been rested,” he said. Jean-FranÁois Chermann, a neurologist at Leopold Bellan Hospital in Paris, is categorical. In a 2010 book on the impact of knockouts, Chermann wrote that Ali “at the end of his training sessions let down his guard and asked his sparring partner to give him blows to the head to show he was the strongest.” “There is a link between his current illness and that kind of practice,” Chermann wrote. Medical studies have long warned about the consequences from boxing and other sports where the head receives frequent impacts. A 2008 study by the University of Heidelberg in Germany scanned the brains of 42 boxers and 37 non-boxers. In three of the boxers, they found “microhaemorrhages” in the brain-the likely result of the sharp impact of blows in the ring that damage soft, swirling cerebral tissue. “These changes are most likely precursors for later severe brain damage such as Parkinson’s disease or dementia,” the authors said. In 2013, a probe published in the journal Scientific Reports found “profound abnormalities” in the brain activity of retired American football players. Unusual activity in the frontal lobe, observed in former National Football League (NFL) players as they carried out a cognitive test, Muhammad Ali looks at his daughter Laila after she won a non-title matched records for heavy blows they had received In this May 25, 1965 file photo, Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over fallen chal- fight against Asa Maria Sandell from Sweden, in Berlin, Germany in to the head while on the field. Around 30 percent lenger Sonny Liston, shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with a short hard right to this file photo. — AP of boxers develop neurological difficulties after the jaw in Lewiston, Maine. — AP Muguruza stuns Colombia shatter Serena to win the American dream French Open title in Copa opener

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MIAMI BEACH: In this Feb 25, 1964 file photo, Muhammad Ali, or Cassius Clay at the time, strikes a familiar pose as he shouts ‘I am the greatest’, as he leaves the ring, arms raised, following his defeat of former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston. — AP Boxing legend Ali ‘the Greatest’, dies at 74

PHOENIX: Heavyweight boxing legend by bruising battles inside the ropes, had will go on forever,” King said of Ali. “He rep- dodging in 1971. He took the name of Muhammad Ali, a 20th Century icon whose limited his public speaking. But he contin- resents what every athlete and sports per- Muhammad Ali after converting to Islam in fame transcended sport during a remark- ued to make appearances and offer opin- son tries to do, an attitude of getting it 1964, soon after he had stunned the sport able career that spanned three decades, ions through his family members and done, success, he was fabulous. A great by claiming the title with a monumental died Friday, his family said. The 74-year-old spokespeople. In April, he attended a human being, and a champion of the peo- upset of Liston. sports hero, who had been battling Celebrity Fight Night Dinner in Phoenix ple. The greatest of all times.” He was vilified in some quarters for that Parkinson’s disease for decades, passed that raised funds for treatment of Other defining moments of Ali’s career conversion and his outspoken stance on away in a hospital here where he had been Parkinson’s. In December, he issued a state- included two knockouts of Sonny Liston Vietnam and civil rights issues. His refusal admitted earlier this week suffering from ment rebuking US presidential hopeful and his thrilling rivalry with Joe Frazier - to fight in Vietnam saw him prosecuted for respiratory problems. “After a 32-year battle Donald Trump’s call for a ban on Muslims which saw the two men slug it out in draft evasion, and led to him being effec- with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali entering the United States. the ring and verbally spar out of it. “Ali, tively banned for boxing for three years of has passed away at the age of 74,” Frazier & Foreman, we were 1 guy. A his prime. But he held firm to his beliefs and spokesman Bob Gunnell said. “The three- ‘The Greatest’ part of me slipped away - the greatest eventually earned accolades as an activist. time World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ali’s 30-year career, which stretched piece” Foreman wrote on Twitter shortly He received the highest US civilian honor, died this evening.” from 1960 to 1981 and saw him retire with after Ali’s death was announced. Former the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2005. Funeral arrangements for Ali were to be a record of 56-5, included such historic heavyweight champion Mike Tyson Ali represented the United Nations as a announced later, he added, with the cham- bouts as the Rumble in the Jungle against added: “God came for his champion. So messenger of peace and was chosen to pion to be buried in his hometown of George Foreman. Don King promoted that long great one. @MuhammadAli light the Olympic torch in 1996, when he Louisville, Kentucky. Ali had been living in watershed bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, in 1974, #TheGreatest #RIP.” was already weakened by Parkinson’s. the Phoenix area with his fourth wife, in which Ali used his “Rope a Dope” strategy Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr in Lonnie, whom he married in 1986. He was to best Foreman and become just the sec- Louisville, Kentucky, dazzled fans with slick ‘A Giant’ survived by nine children, seven daughters ond fighter ever to regain the heavy- moves in the ring, and with his wit and Tributes flooded in from around the and two sons. As the family gathered at his weight world title. “His spirit engaging persona outside it. His refusal to world - celebrities, politicians, reporters bedside on Friday, concern for Ali had serve in the Vietnam War saw him banned that covered him, athletes and of course grown. from the sport for years, but the US boxers praised Ali for his superb work in Upon his death tributes immediately Supreme Court overturned and out of the ring. Floyd Mayweather, who poured in for “The Greatest,” who was his conviction for draft retired from boxing last year with a perfect known globally not only for his storied ring 49-0 record, recalled the awe he felt in career but also for his humanitarian meeting Ali in ‘96, when he was a US activism. US President Barack Obama, who Olympian. “I didn’t really know what to say. said he keeps a pair of Ali’s boxing gloves I couldn’t believe it,” Mayweather said. “I and a photo in his private study, hailed the didn’t even want to show my true feelings late boxer for his civil rights work. “His fight and emotions of how I felt.” Twenty years outside the ring would cost him his title on, Mayweather was clear on his view of and his public standing. It would earn him Ali’s legacy - forged inside and outside the enemies on the left and the right, make ring. “Never be afraid,” Mayweather said. him reviled, and nearly send him to jail. But “Never stop believing. And never settle Ali stood his ground. And his victory helped for less.” us get used to the America we recognize Mayweather’s great rival Manny today.” He was, Obama said, “not just as Pacquiao of the Philippines said skilled a poet on the mic as he was a fighter the world had lost “a giant”. in the ring, but a man who fought for what “Boxing benefitted from was right. A man who fought for us.” Muhammad Ali’s talents, but Longtime boxing promoter Bob Arum not as much as mankind said “Ali transformed this country and benefitted from his impacted the world with his spirit. His lega- humanity,” Pacquiao said. cy will be part of our history for all time”. British Prime Minister “He is, without a question in my mind, the David Cameron praised Ali most transformative person of our time,” on Twitter as “a champion of Arum said. civil rights, and a role model for Ali had been hospitalized multiple times in recent years. In 2014 he was treated for a so many people,” while India’s mild case of pneumonia and again in 2015 Narendra Modi said he was a for a urinary tract infection. His Parkinson’s, “source of inspiration who demon- thought to be linked to the thousands of strated the power of human spirit & punches he took during a career studded determination”.— AFP Wal-Mart’s CEO urges employees to re-imagine company’s future Page 22

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ALBERTA: A view of Syncrude’s mine site north of Fort McMurray, Alberta on June 3, 2016. Production at the plant continues after being briefly suspended during last month’s raging forest fires threatened to burn through to the plant. —AFP Royal warrants the jackpot for British businesses Official supplier to royal family is mark of quality LONDON: From a butcher in northern notably Japan, where shoppers are particular- Scotland to a tailor in central London, becom- ly keen on products associated with the royal ing an official supplier to Britain’s royal family family, said exports director Sylvie Imbert. “It’s is a mark of quality as well as a commercial a guarantee of quality and also proof that the Gulf investors hold back from jackpot, particularly for exports. The seal products are English,” Imbert added. Only opens doors, according to Robert McFarlane, around 800 companies have the right to use UK property on Brexit fears sales director of Donald Russell, the butcher royal coats of arms on their products and near Aberdeen whose meats have graced business cards. DUBAI/LONDON: Gulf Arab investors, masse if Britain votes out, but many are department store and Olympic Village, Queen Elizabeth II’s table for 30 years. These include Fulton, the queen’s favourite some of the biggest buyers of British real worried about the impact on portfolios as well as luxury hotels. It also leads a “It’s an endorsement of our business,” he umbrella maker, leather goods maker Ettinger estate, are holding back from new deals and wider economic effects, a senior Gulf consortium that bought the owner of said. Gaining the right to display a royal and tailor Henry Poole. “We are one of the last because they fear a property price slump if government official said. the Canary Wharf financial district last coat of arms from the queen, her husband bastions of pure bespoke,” said Anthony Britain leaves the European Union, accord- “Of course we are worried about what year. While the Qatar Investment Prince Philip or heir to the throne Prince Rowland, sales manager of Henry Poole, refer- ing to legal and investment sources. will come next if the British decide to leave Authority (QIA) wealth fund has been Charles on a product or premises is not ring to the practice of measuring men for suits Sovereign and private investors from the EU,” the official said. “We think that diversifying its portfolio away from easy. The business must have supplied them tailored to fit their body shapes perfectly. The Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United there will be a negative impact on our Europe towards more investments in the with goods or services on a regular basis for tradition of royal warrants dates back to the Arab Emirates have been prolific buyers of investments in the UK because the selling United States and Asia in the last couple five years. It must symbolize British excel- Middle Ages but gained particular signifi- British assets in the past decade, snapping (prices) will go down and the banks in of years, it is still heavily invested in lence, be seen as responsible, particularly cance during the 19th-century reign of queen up billions of dollars worth of property, England will face some difficulties.” Britain and holds stakes in Barclays, from an environmental perspective, and Victoria, the current queen’s great-great mostly in London. Asked to comment on Gulf investor Royal Dutch Shell and Sainsbury’s. should also treat its staff well. grandmother. “Sovereign wealth funds are concerned concerns, Tobias Ellwood, a British Foreign If Britain votes to leave “then you are The “by appointment to Her Majesty the “The number of royal warrants increased that Brexit is taking its toll on the property Office minister, said the EU referendum going to see a big hit to investments”, said Queen” seal of approval-or to “HRH The Duke dramatically under queen Victoria, encour- market in London,” said a London-based was a significant event that had been dis- a senior Qatari banker who does business of Edinburgh” or “HRH The Prince of Wales” in aged by her husband, prince Albert, who lawyer who works with some of the largest cussed as part of regular bi-lateral engage- with sovereign and private investors. He the cases of Philip and Charles-can also be recognised the importance of royal endorse- Gulf funds. He declined to be named, cit- ments covering a wide variety of areas. said investors were still working on deals withdrawn at any time. “It’s a gift from them to ment to help to promote trade,” said Russell ing the confidential nature of his work. “But (it) has not been raised in any form in without finalizing them until the picture you, not a guarantee, so there is always a Tanguay of the Royal Warrant Holders’ “The situation will further deteriorate if relation to impact on investment opportu- becomes clear. “They are watching to see there’s a Brexit vote.” nities, which go from strength to strength,” what happens, but people are continuing nervousness that it’s going to be OK,” Association. Venerable department store The value of residential property in up he told Reuters in Qatar’s capital Doha on to work on new things as they take McFarlane told AFP. Fortnum and Mason-a must-visit for the tea market areas popular among Gulf May 21. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin months to get done.” and biscuit-loving London tourist-is among investors - including Chelsea, South Jaber Al-Thani, a former Qatari prime min- Mark of Britishness those to make the most of their royal connec- Kensington and Knightsbridge - fell ister and investment chief who oversaw Canary wharf The anxiety pays off, however, both in tions in recent years. between 3.5 and 7.5 percent on the year in much of the Gulf state’s UK acquisitions, The QIA has $256 billion of assets under Britain-where the monarch remains popular The shop on Piccadilly has offered a string May, according to estate agent Knight has spoken out against a “leave” vote. “In management globally, according to the and respected in the year of her 90th birth- of different tea blends for royal weddings, Frank. Gulf family businesses and private the Middle East we all want to see a strong Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI). It day-and abroad in markets like Asia. “It’s a birthdays and jubilees over the years. investors are heavily involved in London Europe, and believe that economic inte- has at least $7 billion directly invested in huge honor to have a royal warrant,” said However, it keeps a dignified silence when it real estate. Investors from the UAE gration is key to making it stronger. In equities traded on the London Stock Edward Bodenham of perfumers Floris, estab- comes to the recipes for the queen’s favorite accounted for more than 20 percent of fact, we believe the UK should not only be Exchange, in which it also holds a 10.3 per- lished in 1730 in the central London district of treats. One thing we do know, though, is that buy-to-let property sales in the UK in 2015, part of the EU but should lead it,” he told cent stake, according to Thomson Reuters St James’s. Prince Philip has a guilty pleasure ginger said Amit Seth, the Middle East and North Reuters, describing the City of London as data. Sheikh Hamad said in April that Floris has a presence in 26 countries, cream chocolates. — AFP Africa head of international residential the “financial capital of the world”. Qatar’s total investments in Britain were developments at London-focused real Qatar is one of the most high-profile around 30 billion pounds ($44 billion), estate agency Chestertons. investors in London, owning landmarks according to comments in a Financial “At the moment it seems clear people such as the Shard skyscraper, Harrods Times interview.— Reuters are little bit more skeptical on making an investment today because of Brexit,” said Seth, who is based in Dubai, referring to private Gulf investors in residential real estate. He said investors were still researching opportunities and discussing them with his company, but not finalizing deals. While the precise impact on Gulf investments is unclear, overall flows of foreign capital into commercial real estate in Britain stopped in the first three months of 2016, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said in April. Business investment in the country also fell in early 2016, statistics showed this week.

London landmarks Gulf investors also have broader worries about their investments in other sectors and how a possible Brexit in a June 23 EU referendum could affect the British economy, the sources said. A YouGov poll for the Times newspaper showed an even split between “Remain” and “Leave” voters LONDON: UK Independence Party (UKIP) party leader Nigel Farage poses as he arrives on Wednesday. to speak in central London on June 3, 2016. UKIP leader Nigel Farage said he would There is no suggestion long-term head a flotilla up the Thames to campaign for Brexit after an audience put David LONDON: This file photo taken on January 6, 2014 shows a jacket by Saville Row tailor Henry investors from the Gulf will exit assets en Cameron on the spot in the referendum campaign’s first television event.—AFP Poole and Co. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 BUSINESS 5 Ways to Work Better and Faster This Ramadan BAYT.COM WEEKLY REPORT e know how hard Ramadan can be while tant survey that needs to be turned in ASAP. more blood flow to your brain, which reflects on your nities and take on tasks that are not usual for you. This you’re at work. But because Ramadan is a If you’re looking to boost your workday productivity work performance. When you improve your alertness will tremendously improve your capacity, your knowl- Wmonth of giving and good deeds, we want during Ramadan, that smartphone in your pocket can and awareness, you are likely to be more ready to tackle edge, and will help you expand your network in the you to be as productive and motivated as possible, at help.The mobile app revolution has produced hun- your next big project. According to the Bayt.com ‘MENA office through dealing with different functional depart- all times. Here, the career experts at Bayt.com, the dreds of apps to help ease the stress of everyday life. Professionals’ Health and Eating Habits’poll, March ments. Also, being courageous and proactively taking Middle East’s leading job site, give you some tips for a These applications perform both simple tasks, such as 2012, almost four in 10 respondents exercise frequently. on new challenges will put you in a favorable and more stress-free, productive Ramadan: managing your to-do list, and complex ones, such as trustworthy place with your superiors, and everyone allowing you remote access to your computer. If you’re 3. Strengthen your relationship with your boss will look at you as a valuable asset. 1. Get organized: Use apps looking for a job, the Bayt.com app will help you apply The exchange of feedback with your boss should As repeated as this may sound, organizing your to thousands of jobs and get instant notifications when not only be during the yearly performance review. On 5. Get enough rest tasks can be the most time-consuming task. In fact, jobs that match your preferences are posted on the the contrary, a department is best productive when Overworking yourself and sleep deprivation will not according to the Bayt.com ‘Distractions at Work in the Bayt.com website. there is an open line of communication, and readi- help you be better at your job. In fact, they can make MENA’ poll, December 2013, 94% of professionals in the ness to accept ideas and feedback. Always push for you less focused and generally fatigued, which will ulti- Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region use to-do 2. Exercise and stay healthy weekly or bi-monthly meetings with your manager to mately affect your work performance. Always prioritize lists to organize their day. As you handle more and If you do an online search for the most successful discuss progress, address issues, and acknowledge your day to make sure all the urgent tasks are being more responsibilities, it is very likely that you start feel- and influential people, you will surely notice that these accomplishments. A feedback culture is the best cul- handled before 5pm -or whenever you are supposed to ing lost in your job! We all experienced a time where we people give their bodies as much attention as they do ture for growth. leave. Do not make it a habit to take your work home, absolutely had no idea where to begin when assigned their job. Being healthy and taking care of your body this can work out for a few times when you have very new projects, and then so suddenly there is this month- does not only make you look nice, but also boosts your 4. Take on new challenges important deadlines, but doing this frequently will ulti- ly performance review you have to submit, or an impor- alertness and energy at work. More exercise means During Ramadan, make sure to seize new opportu- mately drain your energy. Big banks, waited years for a rate hike, get pummeled

NEW YORK: With oddsmakers all but pulling a Friday, with the biggest banks leading the way summer rate hike off the table after a terrible down. Bank of America Corp took the biggest US jobs report and a wash of other disheart- tumble in midday trading, down 4.2 percent. ening economic data, the nation’s biggest Shares of Citigroup Inc. also traded down banks took pummeling from investors Friday. more than 4 percent as CEO Mike Corbat sug- The financial sector has been waiting seven gested second-quarter earnings would drop years for the Federal Reserve to increase the 25 percent from the same period last year. short-term interest rates substantially, which JPMorgan Chase & Co and Wells Fargo & Co allows banks to follow with higher rates for both tumbled more than 2 percent on the borrowing. The Fed raised rates at the end of heels of the dismal jobs report. last year, but just barely. Just a couple of weeks ago, bank stocks The report from the Labor Department on surged as Fed officials hinted that an increase Friday, showing that there was a drastic slow- in June was likely. However, the US added just down in hiring by US employers in May, 38,000 jobs in May, the fewest in more than 5 rewrote the story many had expected to years. The Institute for Supply Management unfurl later this month and in July when the followed with a report showing that US servic- Fed meets. Financials were the biggest declin- es firms grew at the slowest pace in more than er by far of the 10 Standard & Poor’s sectors two years last month. — AP

FAYETTEVILLE: Doug McMillon, chief executive officer and president, talks on stage during the annual Wal-Mart Shareholders Meeting. -— AP Wal-Mart’s CEO urges employees to re-imagine company’s future Company at crossroads in fast-shifting landscape

FAYETTEVILLE: Wal-Mart’s CEO urged employees pruning for Wal-Mart, particularly on its home turf. though it’s not releasing specifics. Executives said that on Friday to re-imagine its future in a fast-shifting Yet those maneuvers to spruce up stores and in the past few years, it hadn’t been as aggressive on retail landscape. The company is at a crossroads, as increase wages appear to be paying off. The company prices as it should have been. The company is also its long-held dominance in pricing and convenience posted its seventh consecutive quarter of rising com- bringing back the smiley face in stores and TV ads has been chipped away at by Amazon and dollar parable-store sales at US Wal-Mart locations, which after a decade, saying nearly 70 percent of customers NEW YORK: American flags fly in front of the New York Stock Exchange. — AP stores. But it’s fighting back on multiple fronts, account for 62 percent of annual revenue. It expects still equate the image with savings. growing more aggressive with prices and going sales to grow again this quarter. EXPANDING ONLINE: Wal-Mart is increasing its after Amazon, both online and on the doorstep, by Traffic counts are up for the sixth straight quarter. online options, including groceries. It’s rapidly Italian oil company Eni’s CEO expanding delivery services to cater to shoppers Amid a disastrous quarter for many retailers as a expanding into new markets for its online grocery who want to buy anywhere, anytime. whole, Wal-Mart excelled. But red flags have pickup; it will be in over 200 stores in about 55 mar- meets with Libyan premier “We want to make every day easier for busy fami- appeared have as Wal-Mart digs in to fend off kets by the end of the month. It also plans to test gro- lies. We’re connecting all the parts of Wal-Mart into Amazon.com. Overall revenue in the fiscal year end- cery deliveries in Denver and Phoenix using ride-hail- MILAN: The CEO of Italian oil giant Eni has efforts to increase production. Eni was the one seamless shopping experience with great stores, ed in January declined slightly to $478.6 billion, ing companies Uber and Lyft. That joins a pilot pro- traveled to Tripoli for the first time since July first international oil company to resume easy pickup, fast delivery and apps and websites that excluding revenue from membership fees and other gram making the online delivery service Deliv avail- 2014 to meet with the new head of Libya’s operations in Libya in 2011 after months of are simple to use,” Chief Executive Doug McMillon income. That’s the first annual drop since the com- able to Sam’s Club customers in Miami. UN-backed government. Eni said in a state- civil war and currently produces 300,000 bar- said at the annual shareholders’ meeting. pany went public 45 years ago. Wal-Mart trimmed the delivery time for its free- ment that the meeting yesterday between rels of oil equivalent a day. Eni has maintained The event was packed with 14,000 people Wal-Mart’s e-commerce growth has slowed dra- shipping pilot program to two days from three, and CEO Claudio Descalzi and Libya’s new prime operations in the country, continuing both its including nearly 6,000 Wal-Mart workers as well as matically even as it escalates investment there. Global it’s cutting a dollar off the membership price to $49 a minister, Fayez Serraj, underlines Eni’s com- exploration activities offshore as well as help- shareholders, analysts and several Walton family e-commerce sales growth slowed to 7 percent during year. Amazon membership costs $99, but it comes mitment to continuing operations in Libya ing supply gas for local power plants for members. The legacy of the company’s late founder the first quarter, a notable downturn from nearly 30 with many other perks. Wal-Mart is also rolling out its and to support the National Oil Corporation’s domestic consumption. — AP Sam Walton still resonates, with executives paying percent two years ago. “Domestically, Wal-Mart’s chal- own mobile payment system at every store nation- homage to his philosophy of low prices and cus- lenge remains unchanged as it attempts to adapt to a wide by the end of this month. tomer service. Part business meeting, part pep rally, changing retail environment in which stores are only SPRUCING UP STORES: Wal-Mart is focusing on the meeting was hosted by comedian James Corden ‘part’ of the environment and not ‘only’ the environ- improving its fresh produce offerings at its US name- and featured musicians Katy Perry, Nick Jonas, ment,” wrote Credit Suisse analyst Michael Exstein. sake stores, which drives frequent traffic. It’s also Maxwell and Andy Grammer. Still, Wall Street appears optimistic. Wal-Mart refining its baked goods area and lowering store sight shares are up 16 percent this year, while the lines to help shoppers navigate. Wal-Mart has said More nimble Standard & Poor’s index for multiline retail is up only customer scores on satisfaction have improved. . Entertainment aside, Wal-Mart emphasized ways 2.5 percent. McMillon said afterward that Wal-Mart IMPROVING DISTRIBUTION: Wal-Mart ships in which it’s working to be more nimble. The compa- has past practice on its side. “We’ve got the history goods directly to customers from 80 stores and uses ny is spending money on its stores and its staff. It’s in of studying competition,” he said. “We can see what’s 4,500 stores as pickup points. But it’s also trying to ful- the second year of a $2.7 billion investment in train- happening with customers.” He added that Wal-Mart fill orders more quickly at distribution centers. It ing and higher wages, with the goal of making Wal- is picking up the pace of change and doing plenty offered a peek at a drone it’s testing that skitters Mart a place people want to be. of experimentation. around, taking 30 pictures per second and flagging Changes have been painful at times. The company misplaced items. Wal-Mart says drones let it confirm announced this year it would shutter 269 stores Details on steps inventory in about a day or less, rather than taking a worldwide, about half of them in the US That’s a tiny REPRIORITIZING PRICES: Wal-Mart is cutting month. The technology could be rolled out in the TRIPOLI: Italian oil giant Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi, left, and and Libya’s new prime fraction of its locations worldwide, but was a rare prices on an array of products over the next few years, next six to nine months. — AP minister, Fayez Al-Serraj shake hands. — AP

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Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Canadian dollar 235.970 Malaysian Ringgit 75.020 Indian Rupee 0.004185 0.004595 Turkish lira 104.940 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 46.470 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Swiss Franc 313.570 Thai Bhat 9.540 Japanese Yen 0.002757 0.002937 ASIAN COUNTRIES Australian Dollar 225.850 Turkish Lira 104.640 Kenyan Shilling 0.003114 0.003114 Japanese Yen 2.843 US Dollar Buying 301.550 Korean Won 0.000250 0.000265 Indian Rupees 4.501 Malaysian Ringgit 0.069491 0.075491 Pakistani Rupees 2.890 GOLD Bahrain Exchange Company Nepalese Rupee 0.002885 0.003055 Srilankan Rupees 2.055 20 Gram 251.850 Nepali Rupees 2.818 Pakistan Rupee 0.002692 0.002982 10 Gram 128.850 Philippine Peso 0.006377 0.006677 Singapore Dollar 224.840 5 Gram 65.270 CURRENCY BUY SELL Hongkong Dollar 38.978 Europe Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Bangladesh Taka 3.860 British Pound 0.433936 0.443936 Singapore Dollar 0.217833 0.227833 Philippine Peso 6.518 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Czech Korune 0.004723 0.016723 South African Rand 0.014074 0.022574 Thai Baht 8.534 Danish Krone 0.042177 0.047177 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001673 0.002253 Euro 0.0338552 0.0347552 Taiwan 0.009223 0.009403 GCC COUNTRIES Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Norwegian Krone 0.033018 0.038218 Thai Baht 0.008224 0.008774 Saudi Riyal 80.776 US Dollar 303.000 Romanian Leu 0.086846 0.086846 Qatari Riyal 83.207 Canadian Dollar 234.405 Slovakia 0.009023 0.019023 Arab Sterling Pound 440.385 ani Riyal 786.772 Swedish Krona 0.033146 0.038146 Bahraini Dinar 0.796481 0.804981 Euro 345.255 Bahraini Dinar 804.440 Swiss Franc 0.304272 0.315272 Egyptian Pound 0.027985 0.033103 Swiss Frank 296.765 UAE Dirham 82.471 Turkish Lira 0.098716 0.109016 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Bahrain Dinar 801.595 Iraqi Dinar 0.000190 0.000250 UAE Dirhams 82.735 ARAB COUNTRIES Australasia Jordanian Dinar 0.423005 0.432005 Egyptian Pound - Cash 32.600 Qatari Riyals 83.950 Australian Dollar 0.215366 0.227366 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 34.484 Saudi Riyals 81.480 Jordanian Dinar 426.835 New Zealand Dollar 0.204982 0.214482 Lebanese Pound 0.000146 0.000246 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.216 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020832 0.044832 Tunisian Dinar 142.670 Egyptian Pound 34.024 Nigerian Naira 0.001249 0.001884 Jordanian Dinar 426.740 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.057 America Omani Riyal 0.779944 0.785624 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.018 Indian Rupees 4.498 Canadian Dollar 0.228966 0.237966 Syrian Lira 2.159 Pakistani Rupees 2.889 US Dollars 0.298650 0.303350 Qatar Riyal 0.082347 0.083797 Morocco Dirham 31.868 Bangladesh Taka 3.855 US Dollars Mint 0.299150 0.303350 Saudi Riyal 0.079647 0.080947 Philippines Pesso 6.508 Syrian Pound 0.001283 0.001503 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Cyprus pound 577.120 Asia Tunisian Dinar 0.139868 0.147868 US Dollar Transfer 302.750 Japanese Yen 3.835 Bangladesh Taka 0.003412 0.003996 Turkish Lira 0.098716 0.109016 Euro 345.890 Syrian Pound 2.375 Chinese Yuan 0.044544 0.048044 UAE Dirhams 0.081002 0.082702 Sterling Pound 442.770 Nepalese Rupees 3.805 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036962 0.039712 Yemeni Riyal 0.001368 0.001448 SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 BUSINESS

NY Fed rejected cyber-heist transfers, then moved $81m

DHAKA/NEW YORK: Hours before the Federal Reserve official said. The requests had been authenticated by They can give no answer.” Bangladesh Bank and SWIFT matting problems. The Fed branch has said its clients, Bank of New York approved four fraudulent requests to SWIFT, the first line of defense against fraudulent wire declined to comment. The New York Fed has said there including Bangladesh Bank, and SWIFT have primary send $81 million from a Bangladesh Bank account to transfers. Despite the technical compliance, the New were no problems with its procedures for approving responsibility for preventing unauthorized transfers. cyber thieves, the Fed branch blocked those same York Fed rejected 30 of the requests a second time. But SWIFT fund transfers, and declined to comment on Fed employees queried Bangladesh Bank about the requests because they lacked information required to the Fed did approve five requests - for a total of $101 whether it missed any warning signs. The cyber theft purpose of the payments requested on Feb. 4 and transfer money, according to two people with direct million. Later, one of those five transfers - a $20 million from Bangladesh’s central bank - and recent disclosures again on Feb 5, according to a letter to congresswoman knowledge of the matter. request - was reversed because of a misspelling. The of other similar fraud attempts - have brought scrutiny Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) by New York Fed General On the day of the theft in February, the New York New York Fed has said it blocked the 30 resubmitted on the SWIFT messaging system. SWIFT is a cooperative Counsel Thomas Baxter. The four transfers totaling $81 Fed initially rejected 35 requests to transfer funds to requests because they were flagged for economic of global banks formally known as the Society for million went to accounts in the Philippines. The money various overseas accounts, a New York Fed official sanctions review. Only afterward were they deemed Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, wound up with casinos and casino agents and remains and a senior Bangladesh Bank official told Reuters. potentially fraudulent. and its transaction system was used as a conduit for missing. An attempt to transfer $20 million to a founda- The Fed’s decision to later fulfill a handful of resub- The Bangladesh Bank official and another source one of the largest cyber bank heists in history. tion in Sri Lanka was reversed because the word “foun- mitted requests raises questions about whether it close to the bank said the New York Fed should have In the United States, a congressional committee has dation” was misspelled. missed red flags. rejected all the requests on both the first and second launched a probe into the New York Fed’s role in the The source close to Bangladesh Bank said questions The New York arm of the US central bank initially attempts. The source close to the bank, who also had bank heist. The Bangladeshi central bank might seek about the anomalies in the approved requests were dis- denied the transfer requests because they lacked prop- direct knowledge of the matter, said anomalies in the compensation for the funds from the Federal Reserve, cussed at a meeting in Basel last month between New er formatting for the SWIFT messaging system, the net- four transfers that ultimately went through should and Bangladesh Bank police have said that recent York Fed President William Dudley, Bangladesh Bank work banks use for international financial transfers, the have raised questions at the New York Fed. They were installation of a new SWIFT settlement system at the Governor Fazle Kabir and representatives from SWIFT. two officials said. The Bangladesh Bank official said they paid to individual recipients, a rarity for Bangladesh’s bank last fall may have provided thieves an opportunity Rep Maloney and Tom Carper, the top Democrat on the lacked the names of correspondent banks, which typi- central bank, and the false names on the four to gain access to the bank’s SWIFT servers. Senate Homeland Security Committee, both have cally receive wired funds. The Fed rejected the requests, approved withdrawals also appeared on some of the made inquiries to the New York Fed. which came from hackers who had broken into the 30 resubmitted requests rejected by the bank, said the Red flags The House Science Committee informed the New SWIFT network through Bangladesh Bank systems. source close to the Bangladesh Bank. The New York Fed’s reviews of payment requests York Fed in a letter this week that it is launching a probe “Of course, we asked the Fed why the repetition of that come over the SWIFT system are focused chiefly on into its handling of the transfer requests. The commit- Technical compliance the names did not create red flags,” the source said. guarding against money laundering and transfers to tee plans to examine the New York Fed’s response to Later in the day, however, the cyber thieves resub- “They are saying they rejected 35 badly submitted people and entities that are under U.S. government the heist, the oversight of SWIFT, and whether addition- mitted those 35 requests. On the second try, the mes- ones,” the source said. But when the requests were re- sanctions, Fed officials have said. But requests often al measures are needed to address vulnerabilities to sages had the proper formatting, the New York Fed submitted, they “paid 5 of them and stopped 30. Why? also are temporarily halted to fix typos and other for- cyber attacks. — Reuters

Bottled water selling quickly after Alabama water warning COURTLAND: Lisa Davis, a cashier at a The chemicals, commonly called PFOA and Foodvalu grocery store in rural north Alabama, PFOS, have been used to make fabrics, pack- spent Friday ringing up bottled water sales aging and coatings for cookware, according to after a local utility declared its tap water unfit an EPA fact sheet. Studies indicate that expo- to drink because of chemical contamination. sure to PFOA and PFOS above certain levels Some customers got a six-pack; others bought may result in problems including low birth jugs or a whole case. The scene was the same weight, accelerated puberty, cancer, liver dam- across the street at a Dollar General store, age and immune-system effects, according to where a big metal cart once full of bottled the EPA. Under its new guidelines, the EPA says water stood empty. pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers The run on water began Thursday after- should not drink the water and that it should noon, when officials with the West Morgan- not be used in baby formula. West Morgan- East Limestone Water and Sewer Authority East Lawrence’s general manager, Don Sims, held a news conference to warn the utility’s went further after recent tests of the local 10,000 residential and business customers in water found levels almost 60 percent higher parts of two counties to not drink or cook with than the new EPA limit. “I would rather be tap water because of chemical contamination. overcautious than under-cautious,” Sims said Davis, 41, said she and her two children will be during a news conference. “I’m not a doctor; fine during a dry spell that officials said could I’m not a chemist. But when they tell one class last until fall. But she’s worried about the less of people the water is not safe, I don’t want to fortunate and elderly who may not have extra be the one to say, ‘You drink it and you don’t.’ money to spend on bottled water. So I said, ‘Nobody drink it.’” “These older people who are on a fixed income can’t just go out and buy water,” she Filtration system said. “They are paying water bills.” The scare A temporary filtration system to purify the comes as other states are dealing with serious water won’t be ready before September, offi- water-contamination issues: In Flint, Michigan, cials said, and a permanent solution could be where tests found lead in tap water earlier this three years away. Dr Jim McVay, a spokesman year, officials are still distributing bottled water with the Alabama Department of Public to residents. In West Virginia, lawsuits and an Health, said the authority made the investigation are ongoing over the release of announcement without consulting health or CARACAS: View of an empty refrigerator at the house of Liliana Rojas (out frame) in the poor neighbourhood of Catia. — AFP toxic chemicals into the Elk River in 2014. environmental officials. The Health Department is sticking with EPA guidance that Health risks warns only some to avoid the water, he said. Oil dependant Venezuela’s bare The West Morgan-East Limestone utility “That’s the best science we have,” McVay said. has long been aware of the presence of perflu- Gov Robert Bentley said in a statement that orooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sul- the local decision “effectively turned an advi- fridges a sign of failing economy fonate in its water system, but the levels of the sory into a regulation.” “Based on my current chemicals were within acceptable levels understanding, I am confident that there is no defined by former Environmental Protection health-related crisis based on the water quali- Cash running out to import the food, other basic goods Agency guidelines. Last month, however, the ty of the West Morgan East Lawrence Water EPA lowered its recommended levels for the Authority,” Bentley said. The utility’s latest CARACAS: Mayra de Ramos stood in line all day to predecessor Hugo Chavez. Venezuelans line up at To fight corruption at state-run supermarkets chemicals. It said water systems with com- warning comes amid an ongoing lawsuit that buy two packs of corn flour and pasta, but the dawn or even overnight outside the nation’s super- and hoarding by shoppers, the government has bined levels of 70 parts per trillion of the it filed against 3M and other manufacturing Venezuelan grandmother says it won’t be enough. markets, guarded by heavily armed police to battle launched a distribution plan to pass out bags of sub- chemicals in drinking water should advise cus- companies along the Tennessee River last year, She lives with her three children and three young the growing problem of looting. “My day-to-day is sidized food through so-called Supply and tomers of the potential health risks and take blaming them for polluting the river with grandchildren in Catia, a downtrodden neighbor- going out to stand in line, to see what I can find,” Production Committees headed by community steps to reduce the chemicals. industrial chemicals. — AP hood in Caracas. “My refrigerator is bare,” the 64- says Liliana Rojas, 44, a neighbor of Ramos’s whose leaders. The acronym in Spanish is CLAP. year-old pensioner says, showing its empty shelves. family of eight includes four children. “We eat break- “First come the CLAPs and then everyone else,” “We don’t eat three meals a day. We have breakfast fast and skip lunch. If we have lunch, we don’t eat Maduro said Thursday. “That’s the order in line. All late and lunch late and that’s it. There’s not enough dinner so the flour lasts two days.” power to the CLAPs.” Several protests have erupted milk. We give the kids ‘fororo’ (an inexpensive flour- in recent days when trucks loaded with food arrived based cereal) to get them to sleep.” Black market at supermarkets only for police guarding the lines Her daughter was the one standing in line at the Rosa Gomez, a 38-year-old housewife, makes her outside to commandeer the delivery for the CLAPs, supermarket that day because the last number on way home in the densely packed Petare neighbor- according to witnesses. her ID card was selected under the government’s hood with two packs of corn flour, two chickens and And many Venezuelans complain those subsi- rationing program. Ramos went the day before. “It three sticks of butter. It’s getting dark, it’s raining and dized bags of rice, sugar, butter, oil and corn flour was incredible,” she says. “I had to wait in line all day. she’s visibly tired. “I left home at 5 am,” she says. “I arrive only for a small portion of the population. Sometimes we came away empty-handed.” Home to spent the whole day in line just to get this. We have Even those who get the subsidized bags aren’t the world’s largest oil reserves, Venezuela has skid- to do it. If not, we don’t eat. I don’t have the money happy, saying they don’t last long. “They give me ded into an economic catastrophe as global crude to buy on the black market.” this pathetic little bag from month to month,” prices have collapsed. Maduro’s government has launched a crackdown Ramos says. “There are four or five products, and The country that depends on oil for 96 percent of on black-market sellers who buy up subsidized less every time.” its trade revenues is running out of cash to import products and sell them at a mark-up. They are called As she scrapes together the family’s meal, she the food, medicine and other basic goods it buys “bachaqueros,” for a species of large ant. A pack of ties a cloth around the mouth of her faucet and abroad. The crisis has caused severe shortages and black-market flour costs more than 10 times the reg- turns it on, filtering dirty water into a bottle. She fills hyperinflation forecast to hit 700 percent this year, ulation price, Gomez says. “Your salary’s just not a few and puts them in the near-empty threatening President Nicolas Maduro and the enough,” she says. “If you buy on the black market, it fridge.”Water. That’s all there is,” she says, a resigned COURTLAND: An employee stocks bottled water at a Foodvalu store. — AP socialist economic model he inherited from his late disappears like water.” smile flickering across her lips. —AFP Finnish employees to work more days for same pay

HELSINKI: Finnish labor unions repre- thrive. We will catch up significantly no improvement in the country’s debt senting around 85 percent of the with (our competitors) Sweden and challenge over the coming five years. workforce have accepted the govern- Germany,” Sipila wrote in a blog post. Moody’s cut the Nordic country’s rat- ment’s bid to increase working hours The country’s powerful labor ing by one notch to Aa1 following sim- without a pay rise, officials said Friday. unions had never before in their histo- ilar moves by rival rating agencies Once one of the top performers in the ry accepted any wage cut, but their Fitch and S&P in 2014 and 2015. Eurozone, Finland has been strug- leaders said it was necessary now to The Finnish economy faces weak gling for nine years to put its econo- create new jobs. In 2015, Finland growth over the coming years that my back on track. emerged from the recession, with will reduce its resilience to potential The deal, drafted by Finland’s pro- tepid growth of 0.5 percent, but the shocks, Moody’s said. Without eco- austerity government to cut the cost dark clouds over the economy have nomic improvement, the agency of labour, means that around 85 per- still not dispersed. added, it foresees a deteriorating fis- cent of Finnish employees will work Last week Microsoft added to the cal position “with no material rever- 24 hours, three additional days, a year agony with its announcement that it sal in the upward trend in the public without extra compensation. would need to get rid of the last 1,350 sector debt burden likely in the next Employees will also pay a greater por- handset designers in Finland, whom it five years.” tion of social insurance contributions had acquired in 2014 from the Finnish Although Finland’s economy and holiday pay will be reduced in the telecom giant Nokia, the world’s for- resumed growing slowly last year after public sector. mer number one in handsets. Finland’s three years of recession, Moody’s said Finland’s economic woes first economic woes are blamed on falling it expects the country to expand only 1 began in 2007 with the global eco- competitiveness, an ageing population percent per year over 2016-2017. The nomic slowdown and eventually led to and the economic problems of its country’s debt burden will continue a three-year recession between 2011 major trading partners, Russia and the rising from 60 percent of GDP last year and 2014. Finland’s centrist Prime European Union. to 67 percent by 2018, it said. “The rise Minister Juha Sipila, who had spent his in Finland’s debt load has been materi- first year in office pushing for the deal, Moody’s cuts Finland’s AAA rating al and the measures planned to celebrated it as “historic”. “With this Moody’s became the third rating reverse it are not without challenges, COLUMBO: A Sri Lankan fruit vendor selling king coconuts pushes his bicycle through traffic in Colombo yester- agreement we seek a major leap in agency to remove Finland’s top-flight particularly in a low-growth environ- day. The IMF yesterday released the first tranche of a $1.5 billion bailout for Sri Lanka, which is reeling after a competitiveness to make our country AAA credit rating Friday, saying it sees ment,” Moody’s said. -— AFP government spending spree and facing a balance of payments crisis. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 BUSINESS

KSE ends week in the red zone

BAYAN INVESTMENT WEEKLY REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended As per the daily trading activity; Sunday’s mixed closing for the three indices, as the Price Sectors’ Activity 187.08 million shares. On the other last week in the red zone. The Price Index closed session witnessed a limited decline for the three Index was able to realize some increase, howev- The Financial Services sector domi- hand, the Banks sector’s stocks were the at 5,377.05 points, down by 0.36% from the stock indices, in light of the quick profit collec- er the Price Index and KSX-15 Index continued nated a total trade volume of around highest traded in terms of value; with a week before closing, the Weighted Index tion operations executed on many stocks of dif- its decrease, adding up to its weekly losses. 216.91 million shares changing hands turnover of around K.D 12.56 million or decreased by 0.64% after closing at 355.37 ferent weights, among a noticeable decline in By the end of the week, the market capital- during last week, representing 27.83% 21.12% of last week’s total market trading points, whereas the KSX-15 Index closed at the trading activity, especially the value, which ization reached K.D. 23.16 billion, down by of the total market trading volume. The value. The Financial Services sector took 818.10 points down by 1.61%. Furthermore, last dropped by 37%. On Monday’s session, the 0.89% compared to its level in a week earlier, Real Estate sector was second in terms the second place as the sector’s last week week’s average daily turnover increased by market continued its downward direction for where it was K.D. 23.37 billion. On an annual of trading volume as the sector’s traded turnover was approx. K.D 10.56 million 2.96%, compared to the preceding week, reach- the second consecutive session amid a contin- level, the market cap for the listed companies in shares were 24% of last week’s total representing 17.76% of the total market ing K.D 11.90 million, whereas trading volume ued decline in the trading indicators, however KSE declined by 8.32% from its value at end of trading volume, with a total of around trading value. average was 155.91 million shares, recording a slower than the previous session, while the mar- 2015, where it reached then K.D. 25.27 billion. decrease of 6.38%. ket was able of realizing good gains in the mid- As far as KSE annual performance, the price The stock market witnessed a new chapter of week session, for the three indices, especially index ended last week recording 4.24% annual the weekly losses series, as it ended the last week’s the Price Index which was able to compensate loss compared to its closing in 2015, while the trading activity with a decrease of the three all of its previous losses and break the previous weighted index decreased by 6.90%, and the indices, in light of the overwhelming of the selling week’s closing in an upward direction, benefit- KSX-15 recorded 9.14% loss. pressures and the profit collection operations over ing from the random purchasing operations the purchasing power that was limitedly present that concentrated on the small-cap stocks in Sectors’ Indices in few daily sessions of the week. The selling oper- particular. Eight of KSE’s sectors ended last week in the ations concentrated on the leading stocks in the The market returned to the red zone on red zone, three recorded increases, whereas the market, which were able to record increases in the Wednesday once again, affected by the return Health Care sector’s index closed with no previous sessions, which negatively affected the of the profit collection operations, which change from the week before. The Basic Weighted and KSX-15 indices, the most losing pushed all its indices to close with grouped loss- Materials sector headed the losers list as its indices compared to the Price Index. es, while the end of week session witnessed a index declined by 5.42% to end the week’s activity at 917.99 points. The Financial Services sector was second on the losers’ list, which index declined by 2.14%, closing at 559.55 points, followed by the Oil & Gas sector, as its index closed at 768.18 points at a loss of 1.67%. The Real Estate sector was the least declining as its index closed at 853.15 points with a 0.11% decrease. On the other hand, last week’s highest gainer was the Consumer Services sector, achieving 5.50% growth rate as its index closed at 986.87 points. Whereas, in the second place, the Consumer Goods sector’s index closed at 1,122.30 points recording 0.34% increase. The Telecommunications sector came in third as its index achieved 0.13% growth, ending the week at 609.16 points. US jobs data sink stock rally, dollar NEW YORK: A dismal US jobs report sank the dollar and Wall Street stocks and cut short a rally on European bourses on Friday as it heightened worries about weak international growth. The smallest monthly job creation tally in nearly six years took a looming rate hike by the Federal Reserve off the table, probably until September or later, according to analysts. The US added only 38,000 net new positions in May, a quarter of the amount expected, clearly catching the Fed off guard after top officials had repeatedly said a June or July rate increase was in the cards. While continued low rates is good news to many, it hit hard the shares of banks amid expectations their lending margins will be narrowed. Citigroup lost 3.4 percent and Bank of America 3.5 percent Even so, overall losses on the US markets were small. The S&P 500 ended 0.3 percent lower and the Dow fell 0.2 percent. The US report reversed a rally in Europe that followed firm gains in Asian markets. Frankfurt and Paris both fell 1.0 percent. But London managed a rise of 0.4 percent, helped by gains in com- modities and energy stocks thanks to the weak- er dollar. “Just as US investors were getting used to the idea that we were going to see some form of rate rise in the next two months, this jobs number has thrown that into serious doubt,” said analyst Michael Hewson at CMC Markets. “If this slowdown continues it raises the question as to whether we’ll see a rate rise at all this year.”

Dollar loses 2% But some saw the slowdown as likely temporary, reflecting caution after the slowness of the US economy and stock markets at the beginning of the year. “This report is a temporary rate-hike killer, but we believe strongly that it will prove to be a blip rather than a change in the trend,” said Ian Shepherdson of Pantheon Macroeconomics. The jobs report hit the US dollar hard. The greenback lost 2.0 percent to $1.1364 per euro and 2.1 percent at 106.63 yen. Gold added 2.8 percent at $1,246.50 an ounce, while oil prices, which had held up despite the inaction of OPEC in its meeting Thursday, fell modestly, with Brent crude losing 40 cents to close at $49.64. The pound, which fell sharply earlier in the week on uncertainty over the coming Brexit vote, clawed back some ground against the dollar on Friday. Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday urged Britons not to “roll a dice” by voting to leave the European Union on June 23 in his first television grilling of the referendum campaign. —AP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 BUSINESS

Toyota’s latest Prius wins many new admirers

KUWAIT: The amazing New Prius has finally The new Prius is about far more than the Just imagine pressing the accelerator and the media crowds that gathered to see it sus- tal performance, but the ‘Beautiful Hybrid’ arrived. The world is heavily praising Toyota’s exceptional fuel efficiency that comes with silently gaining speed with just the motor. pended from wires as it literally descended development concept takes it to the next level latest release, which is more advanced than hybrid technology. The ample torque also Before you know it, the engine and motor onto the stage. Media reports in the Middle in terms of design and driving performance as anyone could have imagined. Here in the delivers exhilarating acceleration that belies are working together in a way that is almost East have also commented on the dramatic well-drawing praise from around the globe. Middle East, the introduction of the Prius is the engine’s 1.8-litre displacement. Without eerily smooth. The steering wheel responds makeover of the Prius which has resulted in an The development team wanted to give the likely to change perceptions about environ- a doubt, the Prius represents the pinnacle with precision in the hands as the Prius goes edgy, emotional styling that completely over- world fresh value built on cutting-edge hybrid mentally friendly vehicles while adding a new of hybrid technology and a showcase for exactly where you want it to go, rounding turns people’s established notions. Toyota’s technology, with a design that speaks to the look to the city streets. new, relevant technologies from Toyota that the turns with delightful handling accuracy. commitment to such a memorable, cutting- heart, fun-to-drive handling, and a socially raise levels of driving performance, conven- With its maiden entry into the Middle East, edge design and the impetus for moving for- responsible presence. A beautiful car for a more Stunning Hybrid Performance ience and comfort. drivers here are sure to be pleasantly sur- ward with it came from none other than the beautiful earth-the Prius once again ushers us The latest Prius model finally made its prised and overwhelmingly satisfied by the pioneering hybrid vehicle itself. In fact, the into the future. What fresh revolution will the Middle East debut in February 2016, and Praise for Performance Evolution entire driving experience. name Prius means “to go before,” and it is in new Prius bring? It starts with the voices of indi- doubtless the conversation will immediately The design of the Prius isn’t the only thing the DNA of the Prius to constantly push the viduals who experience the vehicle for the first turn to the hybrid system at its heart. The turning heads. The latest model was developed Revolutionary Design limits of the human imagination. time. And now it’s your turn to join in. Go see a Toyota Hybrid System combines a gasoline to represent the first wave of Toyota New The prototype for the Prius was unveiled in Prius up close, test drive it, and experience its engine and electric motor to create an unpar- Global Architecture (TNGA)-the company’s lat- September 2015 in Las Vegas. Murmurs of ‘Beautiful Hybrid’ true value for yourself. The car that has charmed alleled environmental performance as well as est auto- making innovation that makes a fresh wonder and amazement at its revolutionary It is no surprise that the hybrid technology people all over the world is sure to capture the an impressive driving experience. start by putting the joy of driving above all else. new design could be heard bubbling through in the Prius delivers outstanding environmen- hearts of those in the Middle East as well.

KAMCO adopts CFA Institute Asset KSE witnesses negative week as price index falls Manager Code of Professional Conduct KFH WEEKLY REPORT KUWAIT CITY: CFA Institute, the glob- KUWAIT: The KSE Indices witnessed a negative al association of investment profes- week as the KSE price index closed with 5,377.05a sionals that sets the standard for pro- decrease of 0.36% down 19.62 points compared to fessional excellence, has added KAM- the previous week. As the MUDX also witnessed a CO Investment Company KSC (Public) decrease of 0.52%to close at 512.74 for the week. to the growing list of investment firms While the market blue-chip index the KSX15 closed that claim compliance with its Asset at 818.10 points down 1.61% during the week. Gulf Manager Code of Professional stock witnessed a mixed week ahead of an OPEC Conduct. KAMCO is one of more than meeting that will discuss the possibility of coordi- 1,000 firms worldwide to claim com- nated action among oil producers to support pliance with the code. prices. Brent crude oil fell from the $50 mark, clos- The Asset Manager Code of ing at $49.77 per barrel. Professional Conduct clearly outlines The reported weekly volumes were779.24mil- the ethical and professional responsi- lion shares compared to 832.68 million shares in bilities of firms that manage assets on previous. Among the major contributors, the behalf of clients. For investors, the Financial Services Sector (contributing 27.77%) wit- code provides a benchmark of ethical nessed 216.42 million shares of trading compared conduct they should expect from to 294.94 million shares in the previous week, while asset managers and offers a higher Real Estate Sector (contributing 24.01%)witnessed level of confidence in firms that 187.08 million shares of trading compared to on weekly basis. As for the blue chips, National Companies,6 advanced while24declined during adopt the code. KAMCO’s CEO Faisal Sarkhou 182.15 million shares in the previous week. Bank of Kuwait - NBK (Mcap - KWD 3.49 billion) saw the week. The Islamic universe market cap wit- “Over the past years, we have Sectors with noticeable weekly volumes includ- its market cap drop 1.59% during the week. nessed a decrease of0.61% in its market cap to gained investor confidence by imple- acting in a professional and ethical ed the Consumer Goods sector, the sector saw Moreover; Kuwait Food Co. - Americana (Mcap - close at KWD 6.26 billion. The universe heavy- menting stern criteria and professional manner at all times, while addressing 48.44 million shares traded compared to 24.78 mil- KWD 860.28 million) saw it market cap plunge weights like Kuwait Finance House - KFH (Mcap - ethics towards our clients and their the client’s best interest. lion the previous week, and counters like Danah 8.55%, after media reports denying the sale of Al KWD 2.32billion) saw its market cap remain assets. Our level of expertise has Representatives also need to act inde- AlSafat FoodStuff Co. (Mcap - KD 35.85 million) wit- Khair National for stocks and real estate Company unchanged during the week. While Boubyan Bank allowed us to position ourselves as one pendently and objectively while timely nessed 47.07 million shares compared to 23.58 mil- stake in the company. While Kuwait Projects Co- (Mcap - KWD 866.57 million) saw a decrease of of the top leaders in Kuwait and the and accurately communicating to lion shares the week before. KIPCO (Mcap - KWD 751.52million)saw a drop of 1.23% in its market cap. Kuwait region in terms of the noticeable size of clients in a skillful, competent and dili- The overall Market Cap witnessed a negative 1.92% during the week. Telecommunications Co. (Mcap- KWD 459.45 mil- our AUM, which is more than USD 11 gent manner that upholds the rules week as it stood at KWD 24.52 billiondown 0.6% On the total market breadth, Of the 56 Islamic lion) was down 1.08% during the week. billion,” said Faisal Sarkhou, Chief governing the capital markets. Executive Officer at KAMCO. “Trust in the investment profession Sarkhou added: “Our clients entrust remains at risk, and it’s a critical KAMCO to manage their assets and moment for investors and the future of abide by all rules and regulations par- the financial system,” said Jonathan ticularly in regards to the asset man- Boersma, CFA, head of professional agement sector; they are our number standards at CFA Institute. “We applaud one priority. Adopting the Asset KAMCO, and all firms that have adopt- Manager Code of Professional Conduct ed the code, for displaying a steadfast is one more demonstration of our com- and tangible commitment to profes- mitment to placing the needs and sional ethics and putting investors first.” interests of our clients above all else.” There are more than 1,000 firms claim- The Asset Manager Code of ing compliance with the Code includ- Professional Conduct is grounded in ing BlackRock, Ariel Investments, Janus the ethical principles of CFA Institute Capital Management, JP Morgan Asset and the CFA Program, and requires that Management, Loomis Sayles, Morgan managers commit to the following pro- Stanley Investment Management, Inc., fessional standards. The set standards TD Asset Management, and US Bancorp help ensure that representatives are Asset Management. SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 BUSINESS

Etihad Airways sign declaration to prevent illegal wildlife trade

DUBLIN: Five Etihad Airways equity partner airlines Etihad Aviation Group President and Chief signed up to the Buckingham Palace Declaration, com- Executive Officer, James Hogan said: “Having six of the mitting to major steps to fight illegal wildlife traffick- Etihad equity partner airlines as signatories ensures a ing and efforts to help protect many of the world’s more extensive and impactful result over 348 destina- iconic wildlife species. The Declaration of the United tions. Led by our Head of Sustainability we are devel- for Wildlife International Taskforce on the oping a group wide action plan to help prevent this Transportation of Illegal Wildlife Products was signed abhorrent practice.” at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Dublin. Alitalia, The Rt Hon Lord Hague of Richmond, Chair of the Airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles and Virgin Australia United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce welcomed the signed the Declaration following the lead of Etihad commitment of Etihad Airways and its partner airlines Airways which became a signatory in March this year. saying: “Combating the Illegal wildlife trade through United for Wildlife is an alliance of conservation all modes of transport is essential to tackling the prob- organizations and The Royal Foundation of The Duke lem. I commend Etihad Airways and its partner airlines and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The ini- for signing this declaration and taking an active step in tiative aims to address current conservation issues supporting this initiative.” with an initial focus on supporting efforts to prevent The Declaration includes eleven commitments the growing trade in illegal wildlife and products developed to support global efforts to prevent illegal Pictured from left to right (front row, seated) are Peter Baumgartner, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad around the world. The Transport Taskforce, launched at wildlife smuggling, which encourage the transport Airways, and Stefan Pichler, Chief Executive Officer of airberlin and left to right, top row, are Cramer the World Bank in December 2014, has identified spe- industry to specifically help shut down the routes Ball, Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia, Dane Kondi, Chief Executive Officer of Air Serbia, Tony Tyler, cific actions that the transport industry can take in exploited by wildlife traffickers. Airlines are able to Director General IATA, Jane McKeon, Group Executive Government Relations Virgin Australia, Roy supporting what HRH the Duke of Cambridge refers to support in a number of ways including increasing pas- Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer of Air Seychelles, and Naomi Doak, United for Wildlife representative, as ‘the race against extinction’. Jet Airways signed the senger awareness, providing capacity building at air- at Ballsbridge, Dublin after the five Etihad Airways equity partners - Alitalia, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Declaration in April to coincide with the visit to India ports and working closely to support the efforts of Seychelles and Virgin Australia - signed the Declaration of the United for Wildlife International by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. customs and law enforcement authorities. Taskforce on the Transportation of Illegal Wildlife Products at the 2016 IATA Annual General Meeting. Gulf Bank announces the winners of the Al Danah Daily Draws

KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al Danah daily draws on 29 will be announced. Open an Al Danah account now or May 2016 announcing the names of its winners for the deposit more to increase your chances of winning the week of 22 May - 26 May 2016. The Al Danah daily draws KD500,000 or Millionaire Draw! include draws each and every working day for two prizes Al Danah offers a number of unique services including: of KD 1,000 per winner. the Al Danah Deposit Only ATM card which helps account holders deposit their money at their convenience; as well The winners were: as the Al Danah calculator to help customers calculate (Sunday 22/5): Hanadi Zaid Ali Al-Khabbaz, Belal Abad their chances of becoming an Al Danah winner. Rabah Husain Abu Omar Gulf Bank’s Al Danah account is open to Kuwaiti and (Monday 23/5): Fatimah Salem Mohammad Hamad, Ali non-Kuwaiti residents of Kuwait. Customers who open an Abdulrazaq Abdullatif Al-Nesef account and/ or deposit more will enter the draw within (Tuesday 24/5): Ahmad Abdulwahab Taher Al-Herz, two days. To take part in the Al Danah 2016 upcoming Jassem Mohammad Mubarak Al-Mezaal quarterly and yearly draws, customers must have an Al (Wednesday 25/5): Badriya Solaiman Al-Qattan, Danah account containing at least KD 200; customers can Mohammad Mahmoud Anis Zaid Al-Kilani visit one of Gulf Bank’s 56 branches, transfer on line, or call (Thursday 26/5): Nourah Hussain Zayed Al-Weaili, the Customer Contact Center on 1805805 for assistance Abdulredha Abdullah Hashem Al-Ali and guidance. Customers can also log on to www.e-gulf- Gulf Bank’s Al Danah 2016 draw lineup includes daily bank.com/aldanahwinners, to find out more about Al draws (2 winners per working day each receive KD1000). Al Danah and its winners. Danah’s 2nd Quarterly draw for the prize of KD250,000 will be held on the 30th of June and the 3rd Quarterly Draw for the prize of KD500,000 will be held on September 29th. The final Al Danah draw for 1 Million Kuwaiti Dinars will be ABK announces special travel offer held on 5 January, 2017 whereby the Al Danah Millionaire for ABK MasterCard cardholders

KUWAIT: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) recently announced tomers can enjoy hotel discounts based on the number of an exclusive offer for their MasterCard cardholder which nights booked with higher discounts offered for longer KFH offers wide range of gives a discount of up to 30% on hotel and flight bookings stays. The discounts are 10% for a single night, 15% for two from kw.cleartrip.com until 30th June, 2016. nights, 20% for three nights, 25% for four nights and 30% banking, financial services ABK MasterCard customers who book on cleartrip.com for up to five nights. are eligible to receive a variety of flight discounts based on The offer is available to ABK MasterCard Classic, the number of travelers, with higher discounts presented MasterCard Gold, MasterCard Titanium, MasterCard World KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) offers a wide Numerous benefits to larger groups. The discounts are 10% for a single travel- and MasterCard Freedom Prepaid Cards. ABK continuously range of innovative products ranging from various KFH offers a wide range of prepaid cards with er, 15% for two travelers, 20% for three travelers, 25% for seeks to engage in partnerships that bring more value and types of accounts, financing services, banking cards, numerous benefits and discounts such as Al-Khair, four travelers and 30% for a group of up to five travelers. benefits to its customers, to create a more enjoyable expe- deposits, and comprehensive investment plans, ema- Nojoom (KFH&Ooredoo co-brand prepaid card), Oasis Additionally, through this offer ABK MasterCard cus- rience when banking with ABK. nating from its endeavors to optimally meet customer’s Club (KFH&Kuwait Airways co-brand prepaid card), and banking needs and keep pace with their future aspira- Al-Osra Card that has up to 7 prepaid cards issued for tions, whilst reflecting the bank’s prestigious status and the cardholder, his family and other dependents. pioneering position in rendering high-end services as KFH provides a comprehensive and diversified Angola president appoints per the international standards of quality. range of investment deposits in Kuwaiti Dinar. This Furthermore, KFH offers personal and consumer includes the deposits of Continuous, Al-Dimah, Al- financing services that include a comprehensive variety Nuwair, Al-Khumasiya, Al-Kawthar, Al-Sedra in addi- daughter boss of oil firm of financial options to suit all customers’ needs and tion to the investment deposit in foreign currencies. expectations with easy installments. The personal These deposits meet customers’ aspirations in terms of financing includes the financing of construction materi- investment period and rate as well as profit distribu- LUANDA: Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has als and works and Real estate financing, while the con- tion periods. named his billionaire daughter Isabel to head the state oil firm sumer financing includes the financing of cars, boats, KFH offers the savings and investment account to Sonangol, according to a government statement published furniture, electronics, education, and health care. different age groups with different features and late Thursday. He appointed the 43-year-old Isabel dos Santos Also, the bank offers various services in the field advantages. The account can be opened in Kuwaiti chairwoman of a new board of directors of Sonangol, after of cars as it grants customers the chance to select Dinar and other foreign currencies. Profits are credited sacking the previous board last month. their cars from a variety of car brands from all cate- to the account quarterly. Isabel dos Santos has been ranked by Forbes magazine as gories of new cars, used cars, leasing with mainte- Also, KFH offers the Gold account which is the first of the richest woman on the continent. Critics say she amassed nance and lease to own. its kind in Kuwait. This account enables customers to her vast fortunes thanks to the backing of her father who has The bank renders comprehensive bouquet of bank- buy and sell Gold biscuits issued and certified by KFH ruled Angola for 35 years. In a statement Friday Isabel dos ing cards that satisfy customers’ various needs. It easily and securely. The account can be opened for Santos vowed that the new Sonangol board “will work to offers Al-Tayseer credit cards package which is perfect ownership, savings or investment purposes. decrease production costs and optimize resources in order to for paying the customers purchases in an easy, afford- Furthermore, the bank is distinguished by its long increase the international competitiveness of the Angolan oil able and secured way, with flexible monthly install- term investment plans that provide KFH customers sector”. The eldest daughter of the Angolan leader, she is nick- ments. This includes Classic, Gold, Platinum Standard, with the opportunity to monthly save and invest for named the “Princess” and is ranked Africa’s eighth wealthiest Platinum Premium and Diamond cards. future needs. These plans give a competitive invest- by Forbes magazine after building a vast business empire. She In addition, KFH offers Charge cards which have a ment returns while protect the customers by a “Takaful” grew up in London, where she studied mechanical and elec- range of credit cards that deduct purchases monthly insurance coverage. Long term Investment plans trical engineering at King’s College. Her first business venture PORTO: This file photo taken on March 5, 2015 shows within pre-set credit limit. This includes Visa Tamweel include “Jameati” for higher education, “Injaz” for was a restaurant, Miami Beach, which she opened as a 24- Angolan businesswoman Isabel dos Santos arriving at Net, Visa/MasterCard Classic, Visa/MasterCard Gold, achievement, “Rafaa” for marriage and “Thimar” for year-old in Luanda. Her wealth is estimated at $3.3 billion. the opening of an art exhibition. — AFP Visa/MasterCard Platinum, Visa MasterCard Diamond retirement. It is worth noting that KFH offers high-end The mother of three holds a quarter of the shares in and Dollar Card. With regards to prepaid cards, cus- e-services, in addition to KFH online that offers over 140 Angola’s mobile phone company Unitel and a significant stake license was approved by the country’s central bank. Angola is tomers can easily load balance on them, yet use them e-services including the newly launched service to of Angola’s Banco BIC. She also controls 19 percent of sub-Saharan Africa’s second largest oil producer after Nigeria. for secure and streamlined purchases, cash withdraw- open Gold account, buy and sell Gold biscuits in an Portugal’s fourth-biggest bank BPI and has bought shares in But a global decline in the price of oil has deprived Angola of al and online shopping. easy and secure manner. several Portuguese companies in recent years, including a vital resources, prompting the regime of longtime ruler cable television firm. Isabel dos Santos has recently spread her President Jose Eduardo dos Santos in April to ask for financial banking empire into neighboring Namibia, after a banking help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). — AFP Peru: A champion of growth in S America

LIMA: Peru elects a new president on Silver and gold cent this year. The country is rich in Sunday, with Keiko Fujimori tipped by Peru has one of the strongest minerals, ranking among the world’s polls to become its first woman leader. economies in the region. Annual five biggest producers of gold, silver, It has been 16 years since her father, growth averaged more than six percent copper, zinc, tin and lead. Despite its who is now in jail for crimes against between 2006 and 2013. It slowed in growth record, Peru had a poverty rate humanity, resigned from the job. Here 2014 due to a drop in mineral and fish of nearly 23 percent in 2014, down are key points about the South production. The International Monetary from 59 percent in 2004. American country of 31 million people. Fund forecasts it will grow by 3.7 per- Incas Once ruled by the Inca empire, Peru was conquered by Spain in the 16th century. It gained independence in 1821. It has seen a string of military dic- tatorships and coups. It is bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador, with the South Pacific Ocean to the west. Crossed by the Andes mountains and the Amazon river, it has a total area two and a half times the size of France. Between 1980 and 2000 a conflict between the state, the Shining Path communist guerrilla group, and the Tupac Amaru revolutionary movement left 70,000 people dead and missing. Keiko’s father Alberto Fujimori, son of Japanese immigrants, ruled the country from 1990 to 2000. He was jailed for PARIS: Ollanta Humala, President of Peru, delivers a speech during the corruption and crimes against humani- launch of the Latin America program, at the OECD headquarters. — AP ty for authorizing death squads. — AP technology SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016

Virtual assistant Alexa boasts 1,000 ‘skills’: Amazon

SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon on yesterday boasted assistants can do,” Pichai told a packed audience that its virtual assistant Alexa is capable of 1,000 at the conference. “skills,” as the online retail giant bolsters defenses “We are an order of magnitude ahead of every- against rivals such as Google and Apple. one else.” Home devices combine machine learn- The Seattle-based company said in a blog post ing, online search, voice recognition and more to that the programs were developed specifically for allow people to get answers to questions, manage the voice-commanded Alexa software used in tasks, or control devices by speaking naturally, Amazon devices such as Echo and Fire TV. demonstrations showed. Amazon released voice-enabled wireless speaker Home will synch with Chromecast devices that Echo in late 2014, infusing it with virtual assistant allow remote control of televisions or stereo sys- smarts that enable it to answer questions or control tems, and with “smart” devices made by Google- linked devices upon command. owned Nest and other companies. Google did not A kit lets outside software developers create disclose pricing on Home devices. “Google Home “experiences,” similar in concept to apps, for Alexa. rides and more. Amazon has not disclosed sales fig- cial intelligence. Google Home, about the size of a could be a major force and could also dramatical- Alexa director Rob Pulciani said tens of thousands ures for Echo, but the device appears to be having stout vase, will hit the market later this year, vice ly decrease the sales potential of Amazon Echo,” of developers are learning about and crafting pro- success in the market due, in part, to beating rivals president of product management Mario Queiroz said analyst Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights grams that introduce users “to the magic and sim- out of the starting gate. said at the opening of the Internet giant’s annual and Strategy. plicity of hands-free, voice-driven interactions.” developers conference. Apple is expected to enter the market with a Amazon is out to put Echo and Alexa at the Google Home coming Home devices will incorporate new Google vir- home assistant device of its own, perhaps unveiled heart of the connected home. Alexa’s skills include Google last month unveiled a virtual home tual assistant software introduced by chief execu- at its annual developers conference taking place lat- selecting music, appointment reminders, checking assistant device that will challenge Amazon Echo as tive Sundar Pichai. “Our ability to do conversation- er this month in San Francisco, according to rumors bank balances, ordering food, summoning Uber the Internet giant laid out a future rich with artifi- al understanding is far ahead of what other virtual swirling ahead of the event. — AFP Nest co-founder Fadell flies the coop

SAN FRANCISCO: Nest co-founder Tony stream, secured leadership positions for each Fadell said yesterday he was stepping out of its products, and grown its revenue in as head of the Alphabet-owned company excess of 50 percent year-over-year since they to become an advisor to chief executive began shipping products,” Alphabet chief Larry Page. Page said in a statement. Former Apple engineers Fadell and Matt Page hailed Fadell as a “visionary.” The new Rogers founded Nest six years ago, launching boss of Nest will be Marwan Fawaz, an indus- with a thermostat that synchs to the Internet try veteran who has done stints as an execu- and learns from use patterns. Google acquired tive at Motorola Mobility and Charter Nest in early 2014 in a deal valued at $3.2 bil- Communications. lion, and it later became a unit of a freshly- Cadell said that discussions about him formed parent company called Alphabet. stepping down as Nest chief began last year, Nest offerings have expanded to include and that he felt the company was being put smart home security cameras along with into strong hands with Fawaz at the helm. “I smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Nest have decided that the time is right to ‘leave has also become part of Alphabet’s strategy to the Nest,’” Fadell said in an online post. He be a platform for devices to be connected and added that his new role as an Alphabet advi- controlled in smart homes. sor should provide “more time and flexibility “Under Tony’s leadership, Nest has cata- to pursue new opportunities to create and pulted the connected home into the main- disrupt other industries.” — AFP Key player in Silk Road successor site gets 8 years in US prison

SEATTLE: A Washington state man was sen- authorities had shuttered the original Silk Road tenced Friday to eight years in prison for his website and arrested Ulbricht. role in helping the management of the succes- Like the original website, Silk Road 2.0 sor website to Silk Road, an online black market allowed users to anonymously buy and sell where illegal drugs and other goods were sold. drugs, computer hacking tools and other illicit Brian Farrell, who prosecutors say was a items, using the digital currency bitcoin, Listening to Customers’ requests, Fantasy World staff member for Silk Road 2.0, was sentenced authorities said. In November 2014, federal by US District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle authorities in Manhattan announced they had Unveils ‘The Edge’ Department in its Al Rai Store after pleading guilty in March to a charge of shut down Silk Road 2.0 and arrested its conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine and alleged operator, Blake Benthall, who prose- Kuwait: Fantasy World announced the launch of er-made products, some technological-wonders, WhatsApp, blogs, email and social media chan- methamphetamine. cutors say operated the website under the The Edge Department at its Al Rai store. The and some state of the art, they allow the gift giv- nels. The FoneBud is a Bluetooth device that Farrell, 27, was arrested in January 2015 as name “Defcon.” Edge stands for Eclectic Designer Gifting er to be remembered by the uniqueness of the aims to prevent individuals from placing their trial was under way in the case of Ross Ulbricht, Prosecutors say Farrell was a key assistant Excitements, it is the hub for the most innova- product they have chosen as a gift. The Edge phones directly against their head. This product the creator of the original Silk Road, which to Benthall and was part of a small staff of tive and unique gifting items targeted for adults. products are hand-picked from around the has a multi-functional purpose as it incorporates authorities say Ulbricht ran under the alias online administrators and forum moderators, Fantasy World is known to be a trendsetter and world keeping in mind the tastes of Kuwait.” a power bank, remote for the mobile device “Dread Pirate Roberts.” Ulbricht, 32, was sen- using the moniker “DoctorClu.” In court market leader due to the international product Talking about products The Edge has some camera, LED-light and an audible range detector tenced in May 2015 to life in prison after a fed- papers, prosecutors said that during a search range it offers. distinctive products like the CTX Virtual in case an individual loses his/her phone. eral jury in Manhattan found him guilty on of his residence in Bellevue, Washington, in Fakhri Al Balki, Fantasy World’s Retail Keyboard and the FoneBud. CTX Virtual Customers are invited to visit Fantasy World’s charges including distributing narcotics. Silk January 2015, Farrell said he worked as Manager, commented, “We have observed that Keyboard is one of the most innovative products Al Rai store to know more about new product Road 2.0 was launched late in 2013, weeks after Defcon’s righthand man. — Reuters as children run around looking for their favorite available. It projects a laser beam keyboard on releases featured in The Edge Department. toys and trying out new ones, while parents and any flat surface to transform it into an instant Customers may also visit any of Fantasy World’s their adult siblings wait for the kid of their fami- work station for your mobile. The laser keyboard social media platforms, Facebook (fantasyworld- Anti-Israel boycott movement ly. Initially they are excited to enter the store but can be easily connected to any smartphone, toyskuwait), Instagram(fantasyworldtoys) and it starts draining them down as time passes by, enabling the user to text at a faster rate on YouTube (fantasyworld Kuwait). suffers a slew of cyberattacks The Edge was developed to maintain the excitement of these adult siblings and parents by giv- JERUSALEM: The international movement speculate on who might be behind the rogue ing them an experience of the most unique gift- calling for a boycott against Israel on traffic. In a statement, the BDS movement ing ideas, and offering them product ranges Thursday said its website was repeatedly said the “advanced technology used in the hand-picked from around the world which is not attacked earlier this year and raised suspi- attacks and the size of the botnets involved easily accessible in the local market. Initially, The cions that Israel was behind the attacks. may show that Israel was directly involved” Edge was only available at The Avenues. After The BDS movement released a report but it offered no hard evidence. Israeli cyber- customers’ constant requests, Fantasy World Thursday showing that its main website suf- security expert Gilad Yoshi said such attacks now opened the division in its Al Rai store. This fered six attacks in February and March. The do not cause serious damage, adding it was verifies our continuous efforts to listen and cater denial of service attacks, which work by flood- unlikely a government was behind them. to our customers’ wants.” ing a target website with bogus traffic, “These are not high-level attacks,” said Yoshi, The Al Rai store has a sentimental value to knocked out the BDS website for several an expert at the electronic defense training many customers, upon entering the store cus- hours at a time. company CyberGym. tomers will experience a feeling of nostalgia, The report, compiled by nonprofit online BDS calls for boycotts, sanctions and through the past 20 years the children that had security service eQualit.ie, said the attacks divestment from Israel in what it calls a nonvi- been shopping as kids for their favorite toys, can had a level of “sophistication and commit- olent struggle against occupation. Israel says come now to the very same store and shop as ment” it normally does not see. It also noted BDS’ goal is to destroy the country, and it has adults in Fantasy World’s The Edge department that an unidentified Israeli human rights identified the movement as a serious threat. and still experiencing the same excitement group had been attacked at the same time, The Israeli government has earmarked while shopping around for the most unique gift- indicating there was a “common adversary.” funds for Israeli tech companies for digital initia- ing ideas available at The Edge department. Assigning responsibility for cyberattacks is tives aimed at gathering intelligence on activist Yousuf Anabtawi, Fantasy World’s Social notoriously difficult and the report didn’t groups and countering their efforts. — AP Media Specialist, commented, “Products offered in this division are very unique, some are design- Groundbreaking telesurgery hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

KUWAIT: Great Ormond Street Hospital for of prematurity (ROP) and other potentially blind- bird’s eye view of the operating theatre, as well highly complex operation, which has given the ROP, called endoscopic vitrectomy, and intro- Children (GOSH) in London, one of the ing retinal diseases. Since the launch of this as seeing a live instantaneous video feed that child the possibility of regaining useful sight, duced this technique to GOSH in 2014, making world’s leading paediatric hospitals, recently national ophthalmic treatment centre in Armenia mirrored the Armenian surgeons’ view of the whereas without surgery visual loss was certain.” GOSH one of only two hospitals in the world that hosted groundbreaking telesurgery per- in 2014, Mr Wong has led and been training the operation. At the same time, the surgeons in Mr Wong explained. can perform this sight-saving technique. formed by Mr Chien Wong. surgical team on-the-ground, travelling to Armenia were able to see a live image of Mr The telesurgery was a ground-breaking GOSH was the first hospital in the UK to When the Armenian EyeCare Project, a Armenia every three months. Wong and talk to him as they went through the moment for the EyeCare Project, as the Armenian establish pediatric ophthalmology as a subspe- Californian NGO that has transformed oph- Through the teleconference system at GOSH, surgery. The surgery took three hours and Mr surgeons had never performed surgery without cialty, recognizing that disorders affecting chil- thalmic care in Armenia since 1992, recently Mr Wong was able to remotely supervise the sur- Wong was able to oversee the entire surgery in an expert assisting them on-site. “It was a critical dren’s eyes are frequently very different to those contacted Mr Wong about an urgent case of reti- geons via telesurgery. Mr Wong was given a actual time. “It went very well indeed. It was a landmark moment in the history of the project affecting adults. The ophthalmology depart- nal detachment in a premature baby, Mr Wong and it was paramount for the child that they ment at GOSH treats a wide range of ophthalmic was faced with a dilemma. “There was a baby were able to receive essentially first-world cut- problems including glaucoma, cataracts and that had a rapidly progressive retinal detach- ting-edge surgical treatment for a rare condition neuro-ophthalmologic problems and is one of ment and I couldn’t fly out on such short notice. in Armenia.” The telesurgery was also a first for the only hospitals in the country that can per- If the child had waited for me to go to Armenia, GOSH and was made possible by both hospital’s form corneal graft surgery. the opportunity to salvage vision would have ICT teams and the state-of-the art technology Great Ormond Street Hospital in London is been missed and the baby would have had irre- available. Mr Wong praised the hard work of the recognized as one of the few truly world-class versible blindness.” Mr Wong explained. Instead, ICT team for helping to set up the telesurgical hospitals for children. As a global leader, GOSH working with the ICT team at GOSH, Mr Wong link-up. “The set up worked very well with zero has top clinical and research experts working was able to supervise the surgeons in Armenia time lag and high definition resolution. ICT were every day to find new and better ways to treat using telesurgery. fantastic at helping coordinate the entire set up children. While breakthroughs and medical “It is really quite remarkable that we are able within a very narrow time frame. A world class expertise are essential to the treatment of to support a program like that from afar.” Mr UK hospital truly at its best.” patients, GOSH also places great emphasis on Wong commented on the telesurgery where he Mr. Wong is a consultant at Great Ormond the support and care provided for children by supervised surgery in real-time taking place over Street Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital and the nurturing an open and supportive atmosphere, 3,500km away in Armenia. As part of the Royal Free Hospital and is a world expert in pae- ensuring that parents and patients are well Armenian EyeCare Project, Mr Chien Wong, in diatric vitreoretinal surgery, endoscopic vitrecto- informed and closely involved in the treatment collaboration with his colleague Dr Thomas Lee my in babies and young children, and paediatric process. Children receive the highest standards from the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, has retinovascular diseases. He also manages adults of care and attention from the expert team of been training two highly experienced Armenian with vitreoretinal diseaess. He is one of only two medical and support staff during their stay at retina specialist consultants to perform complex surgeons in the world with significant expertise GOSH, and are always treated with respect, trust, vitreoretinal surgery on babies with retinopathy Mr Chien Wong. in a new surgical technique for the treatment of concern and openness. SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE

SpaceX’s recovered rocket arrives leaning on barge

CAPE CANAVERAL: Call it the Leaning Tower of another one. I think it’s quite tragic if rockets like get SpaceX. SpaceX’s fourth recovered rocket returned to smashed into tiny pieces.” shore Thursday, leaning to one side but still standing The Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX is the tall on its ocean-landing platform. The first-stage first and only rocket-maker to land boosters used in booster pushed the limits during the landing last orbital missions. Blue Origin’s touchdowns in Texas Friday. Its speed was close to the design maximum for have occurred following suborbital flights. SpaceX’s the rocket and the support system for its legs. first successful landing occurred in December at Although the 15-story rocket was in danger of tip- Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Three sea landings ping over, it remained upright as it pulled into Port have followed off Florida’s east coast, first in April, Canaveral, smudged black in places. Friday’s touch- then two more in May. The stages look “quite good,” down followed the rocket’s launch of a satellite. according to Musk. For the landing, the rocket flips SpaceX is working to recycle its rockets; the first one around, uses its engines to slow down and sets down may again fly in two to three months. on pop-out legs. Chief executive Elon Musk said the booster repre- Musk said the company is working hard to whittle sents 70 percent of the cost of a Falcon rocket, on the down a six-month backlog in Falcon 9 launches, fol- order of $30 million to $35 million. So it makes sense, lowing last summer’s launch accident that destroyed he said, to reuse the pieces. In fact, he said at Code cargo for the International Space Station. NASA rep- Conference 2016 in Southern California on resents about a quarter of this business, with com- Wednesday, it’s “tragic” to discard them in the ocean, mercial satellite operators and science payloads as has been the case throughout history. making up the rest. Musk said he tells his team, “Imagine there was a SpaceX hopes to launch astronauts to the space pallet of cash that was plummeting through the station by the end of next year in beefed-up Dragon atmosphere and it was going to burn up and smash capsules, and in 2018 send an unmanned Dragon to into tiny pieces. Would you try to save it? Probably Mars. He foresees sending humans to Mars via CAPE CANAVERAL: This photo provided by SpaceX shows the first stage of the company’s yes. Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. “So we want SpaceX rockets and spacecraft in 2024, if things go Falcon rocket after it landed on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean just off the Florida coast to get it back, and that way we don’t have to make according to plan. — AP on Friday, May 6, 2016, after launching a Japanese communications satellite. — AP

Two-drug chemotherapy showing promise against pancreatic cancer

CHICAGO: A combination of two have surgery “have a fighting chance of sur- chemotherapy drugs has shown promis- viving this cancer with the combination of ing results in fighting pancreatic cancer, two commonly used chemotherapies,” said significantly improving five-year survival John Neoptolemos, the study’s lead author rates, according to a European study pre- of the University of Liverpool in Britain. sented Friday. The study showed a five-year survival The trial showed that patients who take rate of 28.8 percent among the group treat- the oral drug capecitabine in addition to ed with both capecitabine and gemcitabine treatment with the commonly-used intra- for six months, compared with 16.3 percent venous drug gemcitabine after surgical for the group that received gemcitabine removal of pancreatic cancer survived alone during that time. The median overall longer without significant increase in nega- survival rate was 28 months with the combi- tive side effects. It was one of the largest tri- nation of drugs, compared to 25.5 months als ever conducted in pancreatic cancer, with gemcitabine alone. involving 732 patients. The study was pre- “The difference in median survival may sented at the American Society of Clinical seem modest, but the improvement in long- Oncology’s annual meeting, the world’s term survival is substantial for this cancer,” largest conference on cancer, currently Neoptolemos said in a statement. The being held in Chicago. study’s determination that the gemcitabine- “Pancreatic cancer remains one of the capecitabine treatment is safe allows most hard-to-treat cancers. It is a major win researchers to consider what other treat- to find that adding a generic chemotherapy ments could be added effectively. not only improves survival for these According to the World Health patients, but does so with little effect on Organization, 338,000 people in the world patients’ quality of life,” said Smitha were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Krishnamurthi of Case Western Reserve 2012, with the highest number of cases in University, who was not a part of the study. North America and Europe. Pancreatic can- Although most people diagnosed with cer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer pancreatic cancer are not candidates for sur- death in the United States, with 41,780 gery, the findings show that those who can deaths expected in 2016. — AFP

HAVANA: A lionfish is seen in a fish tank in Havana, on May 2, 2016. Cuba includes in its menu lionfish to combat this invasived an Extinct otter species named predatory species that threatens the balance of the Caribbean Sea. — AFP after Grateful Dead guitarist

To fight lionfish invasion, BOISE: A US National Park Service paleon- and spent more time following the band. tologist and Grateful Dead fan credited with After Garcia’s death, she decided to pursue identifying an extinct species of otter found her childhood dream of becoming a paleon- Cuba learns to cook them in south-central Idaho has named it after tologist. She earned a doctorate and in 2012 the band’s guitarist. Self-described landed at the national monument famous for Deadhead Kari Prassack says traveling the its wide variety of fossils that span from 3 mil- HAVANA: If you can’t beat your enemies, eat free rein to feed and spread. The problem has customers are reluctant at first. Besides scaring country to see Bob Weir and the band gave lion to 4.2 million years ago. them. That’s the strategy Cuba has adopted to gotten so bad that combating the lionfish is the off predators with its spines, the lionfish is also her the sense of adventure and confidence In 2014 she stopped at the Idaho Museum respond to an invasion of lionfish, a poisonous top item on the agenda at a summit of the known for stinging bathers and fishermen who to pursue her career. of Natural History in Pocatello to examine fos- predator that has strayed far from its home Association of Caribbean States in Havana. come into contact with them, with symptoms So when fellow scientists earlier this year sils collected at the national monument waters in the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. that include pain, swelling or an allergic reac- credited her with properly identifying the new decades earlier and found the jawbone of the A favorite in aquariums for its flamboyant Bad reputation tion. “We are trying to introduce it on the menu, species from a mislabeled jawbone found in otter that had been wrongly identified as spines and vibrant orange and red stripes, the But Cuba isn’t waiting for regional govern- but since it’s a fish everyone knows as ven- the late 1980s at Hagerman Fossil Beds another species. She submitted a paper and lionfish is wreaking havoc on ecosystems in the ments to come up with a plan. It is catching lion- omous,” it is difficult, said Santy Pescador restau- National Monument, she named it Lontra other scientists confirmed her work, with the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, where it fish and putting them on the menu. “We know rant manager Carlos Fonseca. weiri. Lontra is the genus and weiri the paper appearing in the Journal of Vertebrate showed up about a decade ago. The fish is hang- it’s a poisonous species that has its risks... but it’s species. “It was a really important part of my Paleontology in April. ing out around the region’s coral reefs, living also delicious,” said Cabrera. Lionfish has been Possible cancer drug? life,” said Prassack on Thursday about the 100- “This one is the biggest find, especially large as it feasts on smaller species and scares eaten in Japan for years. And, like Cuba, a num- Preparing lionfish requires just a little caution. plus Grateful Dead concerts she saw starting recently,” said JoAnn Blalack, integrated off its own potential predators with its ven- ber of countries on the other side of the world “The spines have venomous glands that can in 1990 at age 15, when her mother first gave resource manager at the monument. Blalack omous spines. Except for humans, that is. are starting to experiment with it in the kitchen, cause respiratory paralysis, muscle pain and her permission, to 1995 when the band’s run noted that she also is a Grateful Dead fan. “But Defying the invasion and fear of those intimi- including Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and the fever for up to three days if you prick yourself,” ended with the death of frontman Jerry not as much as Kari.” Scientists say the otter dating spines, Cubans have begun serving up southern United States. said Noriesky Gao, 30, a chef at Santy Pescador. Garcia. “I really became an adventurous per- lived 3.8 million years ago and is the earliest lionfish for dinner-a tasty meal and act of Cuba now holds an annual fishing tourna- Since it is an invasive species that only recently son, much more so than ever before,” she said, known example of modern North American ecosystem conservation all in one. Delmis ment for the species. “It has practically been arrived, he and his colleagues are still figuring noting she visited multiple fossil sites during river otters, but about half their size and Cabrera, a marine biologist at the National decimated,” Cabrera told AFP. Professional div- out what to do with it. He has been experiment- her travels following the band. “I decided if I weighing about 10 pounds. Prassack said she Aquarium in Havana, said lionfish were first er Enrique Valdes backed that up. “Now you ing with lionfish sushi. “Customers really enjoy it. wanted to do something, I could go and do it.” never expected to have the opportunity to recorded in Cuba in 2007, apparently after being usually only see little ones,” said the 55-year- It has white, juicy flesh. Here, people usually eat name a new species, and the Grateful Dead’s introduced to Caribbean waters accidentally. old SCUBA pro. it raw,” he said. Cuban biologists are also study- Childhood dream Weir was an easy choice. “It was a great oppor- Within two years, the fish surrounded the island. Restaurants are trying to create a buzz ing the lionfish’s venom as a possible cancer- During those five years, Prassack had made tunity to say ‘Thank you,’ for such a great expe- Even sharks won’t go near them, giving them around the new protein-rich fish, even if some fighting agent, said Cabrera. — AFP an attempt at art school, but she dropped out rience,” she said. — AP Double trouble for prized Polish forest

BIALOWIEZA, Poland: The roar of a chainsaw about a million cubic meters of lumber. Each ‘Huge’ infestation and staccato blows of an axe break the silence infected tree threatens up to 30 of its neighbors. The governing conservatives claim logging deep in Poland’s majestic Bialowieza forest as And warmer weather means that up to five gen- will protect the forest from beetles and people loggers swiftly fell a 90-year-old tree. Teeming erations of beetles can reproduce over a year. from being hit by weakened, falling spruce. with wildlife, Bialowieza, a UNESCO World Cutting a single infested tree and removing it, Environmentalists, however, accuse rangers of Heritage Site, includes one of the largest surviv- can “save one to two hectares of forest per year,” altering the forest’s unique ecosystem which is ing parts of the primeval forest that covered the Grzegorz Bielecki, head forest ranger at described by UNESCO as “an irreplaceable area European plain ten thousand years ago. Bialowieza, told AFP. for biodiversity conservation”. But today, this peaceful haven is the scene of Over the centuries, Bialowieza has been A coalition of environmental organizations, a bitter battle between environmentalists and spared the loggers by Polish kings and Russian including Greenpeace and the Polish branch of officials over a spruce bark beetle infestation that czars who treasured it as the perfect hunting the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), has rangers say is damaging healthy trees. There is no ground brimming with large game. The forest lodged a complaint with the European denying spruce bark beetles are having a field also survived massive clear-cut logging-when all Commission over the logging. The EU has also day in the forest, also home to the continent’s is felled down to the stem-in the 20th-century by said it is “concerned” by Warsaw’s decisions to log largest mammal, the European bison, as well as Russian and German occupiers, British industrial- in Bialowieza and a UNESCO delegation is due to elk, wolves and lynx. The wood of a logged ists and communist authorities. visit Poland from June 4 to 8. spruce reveals a spectacular network of tunnels Sprawling over 150,000 hectares, Bialowieza Science professor Rafal Kowalczyk told AFP created by the insects. reaches across the Polish border with Belarus, he opposes the felling, believing the beetle-rav- “When their population gets as huge as it is where it is entirely protected as a nature park, aged trees should be allowed to die naturally now, the beetles are no longer content just to fin- compared to only around 16 percent of the Polish and become a habitat for new flora and fauna. ish off diseased spruce. They also attack healthy part of the forest. Green activists argue that the “The trees around me look dead, but in reality trees,” Andrzej Antczak, a local forest ranger told entire Polish part of the forest should be designat- they’re brimming with life, even more so than AFP. Authorities insist the goal of the tree felling ed as a nature park, meaning logging would be when they were growing, because now they’re is to stop the degradation of the treasured wood- forbidden. But since it was elected in October home to hundreds of insect species,” Kowalczyk land. But environmentalists and many scientists 2015, the controversial Law and Justice (PiS) gov- said, standing in part of the forest where trees argue the beetle poses no threat and that offi- ernment has said it plans to harvest more than fell victim to beetles. “A dead tree is a wealth of cials are more interested in selling wood than 180,000 cubic meters of wood over a decade- biodiversity,” added the director of an outpost protecting the forest. triple the amount approved by the previous liber- of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Spruce trees make up around 30 percent of al government. The PiS insist new trees outnum- Bialowieza. “To cut down trees in this forest is BIALOWIEZA: Rafal Kowalczyk, Director of Mammal Research Institute of Polish Academy Bialowieza and rangers say that beetles have ber ones that are being chopped down and that comparable to what the Taliban does when it of Sciences shows dead spruces tree after they were attacked by woodwarms in primaval attacked about a fifth of them, translating into protected virgin woodlands will not be logged. destroys works of art!” — AFP parts of Bialowieza Forest. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE Cancer drugs may work in range of tumor types

CHICAGO: Early results from a clinical trial of Roche studies based on the type of organ where the cancer patients, as well as a separate group with BRAF tor known as epidermal growth factor, or EGFR. Holding AG cancer drugs released yesterday suggest was found. The trial, which received funding from mutations in lung cancer who were treated with Such targeted drugs are seen as a type of personal- some promise in matching treatments based on Roche’s Genentech unit, is designed to eventually Zelboraf, which is approved for melanoma. ized medical therapy designed to treat cancer by abnormalities found in a patient’s tumor rather than enroll up to 500 patients. The most promising results “With genomic testing of tumors becoming interrupting unique molecular abnormalities that the organ in which the cancer was originally detect- to date were seen in patients with tumor abnormali- increasingly available, studies such as ours will help drive cancer growth. The targeted drugs are ed. The findings, presented at the annual meeting of ties linked to a protein called HER2. more patients benefit from precision medicine designed to interfere with a specific biochemical the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Seven of 20 patients with colorectal cancer, three approaches,” lead study author Dr John Hainsworth, pathway central to the development, growth, and Chicago, showed that 29 out of 129 patients with 12 of eight with bladder cancer, and three of six with bil- senior investigator at Sarah Cannon Research spread of that particular cancer. During the trial, 14 different types of advanced cancers responded to iary cancer saw tumor shrinkage of 30 percent or Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, said in a statement. patients who initially responded to treatment saw drugs targeting genetically driven abnormalities. more after treatment with a combination of Roche The study also included Roche’s Everidge, a basal their cancer eventually worsen. The researchers said The drugs were administered outside of indica- drugs Herceptin and Perjeta, which target HER2 and cell carcinoma drug that targets the a cancer-related they plan to study other drugs, including Roche’s tions currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug are typically used to treat breast cancer. The signaling pathway known as Hedgehog and Tarceva, Cotellic, an MEK inhibitor, currently approved for Administration, which generally reviews drugs using researchers said the trial will expand those groups of a lung cancer drug that targets a cell-surface recep- advanced melanoma. — Reuters

Japanese man, 96, becomes oldest ever college graduate

TOKYO: A 96-year-old Japanese man is the navy during World War II and has four potty at the prospect of breaking more great-grandchildren, added: “I’m so hap- records after being recognized as the py. At my age it’s fun to be able to learn world’s oldest university graduate with his new things.” degree in ceramic arts. Spritely senior Japan’s perky pensioners regularly set Shigemi Hirata received his Guinness eye-popping records as the silver-haired World Records certificate on Friday after generation enjoy longer and healthier earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from lives. Last year, 100-year-old Mieko Kyoto University of Art and Design earlier Nagaoka became the world’s first cente- this year, local media reported Saturday. narian to complete a 1,500-metre Born on a Hiroshima farm in 1919 — freestyle swim, 20 years after she took up the year the Allies and Germany signed the sport. Many elderly Japanese remain the Treaty of Versailles-Hirata is something physically active long after other people of a celebrity on campus. “Students whose have given up the ghost. name I don’t even know call out to greet Twinkle-toed sprinter Hidekichi me,” he told Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper. Miyazaki, dubbed “Golden Bolt” after “That gives me a lot of energy.” Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt, also set a Hirata, who took 11 years to complete world record last year, clocking 42.22 sec- his ceramic arts course after taking up onds for the 100 meters in the over-105 pottery as a pensioner, insisted he was category a day after reaching the mile- not done setting records. “My goal is to stone age. There were nearly 59,000 cente- live until I’m 100,” he said. “If I’m fit narians in Japan in 2015, according to gov- enough it might be rather fun to go to ernment figures-which means 46 out of graduate school.” Hirata, who served in every 100,000 people is 100 or over. — AFP

Magma buildup discovered under New Zealand town

WELLINGTON: Scientists say they’ve about 10 kilometers below the sur- discovered a magma buildup near a face, deep enough that he didn’t This image provided by NASA shows a barred spiral galaxy 130 million light-years away and is one of the measurements that New Zealand town that explains a expect a volcano to develop within astronomers used to come up with a faster rate of expansion of the universe. And if that new rate is correct, then scientists have spate of recent earthquakes and his lifetime. He said a volcano could to refigure some basic assumptions about the cosmos. — AP could signal the beginnings of a develop over hundreds or thousands new volcano - although they’re not of years, or the magma could eventu- expecting an eruption anytime ally cool and harden. A Cosmic curveball: Is the soon. Geophysicist Ian Hamling said Matata is home to about 650 peo- that since 1950, enough magma to ple. Hamling said he hoped further fill 80,000 Olympic-size swimming study would allow scientists to devel- universe expanding faster? pools has squeezed up beneath the op a warning system for earthquakes surface near the coastal town of in the area. He said the quakes are Matata, about 200 kilometers south- likely triggered by magma stressing “An end-to-end test the universe gives us” east of Auckland. and breaking rock. Hamling said it A paper published yesterday in was unusual worldwide to discover WASHINGTON: Astronomers thought they had 380,000 years after the Big Bang. The new study what scientists call a sterile neutrino, which the online journal Science Advances magma buildup in an area with no a handle on how the universe ticks, but the cos- was released Thursday by NASA and is to be hasn’t been seen but could change calcula- outlines the findings. Hamling, the volcanoes. He said modern equip- mos may be toying with them. A team of published in The Astrophysical Journal. tions to make the cosmic calculations balance paper’s lead author, said that while ment allowed them to accurately astronomers has calculated that the universe out. It could be that dark energy is increasing. other parts of New Zealand have measure tiny horizontal and vertical seems to be expanding faster than what scien- Many explanations It could be the universe is more curved than active volcanoes, there have been changes in the coastal land. tists previously figured. If the new research is Either one set of calculations is wrong - theorized. And it could be that Einstein’s none near Matata for at least 400,000 Just over half of the area studied right, then science’s basic understanding of which outside scientists say is the most likely General Relativity just isn’t quite right when we years. “It was quite a big surprise,” he is offshore, however, and Hamling what’s been happening to the universe in the possibility, though they can’t find something look at the whole universe. Or it could be the said in an interview with The said the scientists needed to rely on past 13.8 billion years after the Big Bang could wrong yet - or the expansion rate has speeded measurements are off. Associated Press. inferences from what happened on be just a bit off kilter. up since 13.8 billion years ago. And if that’s the “There’s potentially something very exciting, Using GPS data and satellite the land to gauge the changes “This is really an end-to-end test the uni- case, as Riess advocates, then our understand- very interesting that the data are trying to tell images, the scientists say they dis- underwater. Victoria Miller, a volca- verse gives us; it’s sort of our final exam,” said ing of the universe is not quite right. us about the universe,” Filippenko said. NASA covered an area of land about 400 nologist with Geoscience Australia Nobel laureate and study lead author Adam It’s as if we’re looking for someone and we’re astrophysicist John Mather, Princeton astro- square kilometers has risen by 40 who was not involved in the Riess of the Space Telescope Science Institute . in the right room, but looking at the wrong wall, physicist David Spergel and California Institute centimeters since 1950. Hamling said research, said the location was of “We get a D-plus probably because things said Riess, who won the 2011 Nobel in physics of Technology physicist Sean Carroll say while a period of quick uplift between interest because it was outside of don’t match up.” for proving in 1998 that the universe is acceler- it’s possible that we have to go back to the cos- 2004 and 2011 likely triggered thou- an active volcanic area. “The scien- Astronomers used the Hubble Space ating. So now Riess and many of the same scien- mological drawing board, it’s far more likely that sands of small earthquakes. tific analysis seems robust and Telescope to measure the distance of 2,400 stars tists are trying to figure just where astronomy one of the two expansion rate measurements Scientists had previously thought notes the limitations of modeling to calculate the rate the universe is expanding. made a wrong turn. was calculated wrong somehow. “It’s far too ear- tectonic shifts caused the quakes. an offshore source,” Miller wrote in The number they came up with is 5 to 9 percent Riess and co-author Alex Filippenko of ly to jump up and down to say the universe is Hamling said the magma remained an email. — AP faster than other scientifically accepted meas- Berkeley said there are many possible explana- messing with us,” Carroll said, but then he urements that calculate the expansion rate tions for why the universe is expanding faster added that both measurements were by solid based on cosmic background radiation from now: It could be that there’s a mystery particle, and careful scientists. — AP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 Holiday Inn Salmiya presents unique Ramadan experience

s the Holy month of Ramadan approaches, Holiday Inn Salmiya has arranged an exceptional ARamadan experience for all guests to enjoy with their family and friends a great atmosphere that reflects the spirit of the holy month through its mouthwatering iftar special menus and buffets, drinks and desserts. For those who are planning to host a private or corporate iftar or Ghabqa, Holiday Inn Salmiya is offering a special packages at a very competitive prices inside the hotel’s state of the art ballrooms complemented with special menus and setups inspired by Ramadan spirit. As for our Outside Catering services , Our team of experts works hard to put together an excellent, successful event with the support of Executive Chef and his team who will design a creative menu options that suits all tastes and our professional Banquet team who will look after your guests to ensure they have a truly special experience, all in the comfort of your own Place. Holiday Inn Kuwait Salmiya is considered one of the most preferred destinations for travelers and families who are looking for a getaway as for its location which is in the heart of Salmiya where most shopping malls, and entertainment parks are nearby also for the services that the hotel team strives to provide a memorable experience for its guests.

LuLu Hypermarket announces iftar project during Ramadan

uLu Hypermarket, the leading retailer in the holy month of Ramadan. would allow them to purchase food items such the spiritual and humanitarian facets of the Holy LuLu Hypermarket has consistently provided the region, announced its ‘Iftar Project’ in In the spirit of charity and benevolence as chicken, rice, oil, lentils, sugar, tomato paste, Month by emphasizing charity and compassion. unparalleled service to the community, not only Lpartnership with Namaa for Zakat and shared by Muslims during the holy month, the beans, dried dates, milk and flour from any LuLu This initiative underlines the importance that through affordable shopping and great promo- Benevolences, a social reformation society, to iftar project will ensure beneficiary families Hypermarket outlet in Kuwait. LuLu Hypermarket places on the concept of tions, but by lending its support to charitable deliver food coupons to needy families during receive coupons valued at KD 5 and KD 10 that The iftar Project’s mission aims to support social responsibility and giving back to society. activities that benefit the most needy in society.

LunchBoxer team, by Nouf Al-Rammah Arena team, by Hussein Al-Hunaidi BabyGaurds team, by Nabeelah Al-Sabah One of the GUST teams’ booths and Latifa Al-Shallal and Feddah Al-Sager GUST teams win in three of top five positions at Startup Kuwait

hree teams from Gulf University for Kuwait University. GUST President Prof. Donald Bates said, Burgan Bank announces Science and Technology (GUST) won During the final round 5 winners were “GUST ranking within this competition is Buwair hosts Ttop spots at the 2016 Startup Kuwait selected out of the 12 after participants pre- proof that we as an institution are equip- Ramadan branch timings National Innovation and Entrepreneurship sented their ideas to a judging panel con- ping our students with the knowledge and ceremony to Challenge. The Challenge took place at the sisting of famous Kuwaiti entrepreneurs, Dr skills necessary for success in life after grad- urgan Bank announced yesterday its new branch Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel on the 29th Saad Al-Barrak, Dr Naif Al-Mutawa and John uation. Congratulations to all and we are honor martyrs timings which will be applicable all throughout the and 30th of May under the patronage of the Preston who supervised research commer- very proud of your accomplishments.” Bholy month of Ramadan. All Burgan Bank branches Minister of Commerce, Yousef Al-Ali. The cialization efforts at Massachusetts Institute Other teams participating from GUST uwaiti author and historical will commence work in one shift from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. event was also attended by the Minister of of Technology (MIT). The three winning were “Hire Me”, by Khaled Al-Mutairi, Yousef researcher Abdullah Abbas additionally; the Airport branch will be open in the morn- Information and Minister of State for Youth teams from GUST were: Al-Rashed, and “965 Decks” by Amal Al-Ali, KBuwair invites the public to ings from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm and in the evenings from Affairs, Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. - LunchBoxer, by Nouf Al-Rammah and Deema Al-Najjar, and Lolwa Al-Shatti. attend a grand 9:30 pm to 12:00am. For more information on any products Startup Kuwait is an initiative launched Latifa Al-Shallal Minister of Information and Minister of celebration to or services, customers are required to contact Burgan by the Global Centre of Kuwait University to - Arena, by Hussein Al-Hunaidi State for Youth Affairs, Sheikh Salman Al- be organized Bank’s call center 1804080 during the holiday. On this occa- encourage students to understand the chal- - BabyGaurds, by Nabeelah Al-Sabah and Humoud Al-Sabah, said, “I am very proud to during the holy sion, Burgan Bank extends its best wishes to everyone dur- lenges and opportunities of entrepreneur- Feddah Al-Sager attend this competition which seeks to month of ing the Holy month of Ramadan. ship, and be able to work on and launch The winners were then announced in a encourage our youth to pursue entrepre- Ramadan in the their own business ideas. special ceremony held on 30th of May neurship, foster innovation, and to inform honor of mar- Bangladeshi embassy As a part of this initiative, students were under the patronage of Minister of people on the virtues of an entrepreneurial tyrs’ families as encouraged to work on innovative ideas Commerce, Yousef Al Ali, which was also mentality. Such initiatives create a more well as officials announcement that can be realistically and successfully attended by the Minister of Information and diverse economy which will support and staff of the turned into real businesses. More than 600 Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Sheikh Kuwait’s future and its standing.” Martyrs’ he Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in students forming over 100 teams, including Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. During the Startup Kuwait was formally launched in Bureau. A number of statesmen, Kuwait will follow the following office hours during 73 from GUST, presented their ideas and ceremony 21 participating teams were November 2015 and is backed up by a sheikhs and diplomats will also be Tthe holy month of Ramadan. Sunday to Thursday: went through several rounds of filtering again given the chance to exhibit their busi- Government allocation of KD 2 billion to honored during the event, which 09:00 am - 3:00 pm. Friday and Saturday: Weekly holidays. before getting to the final round. Only 12 ness ideas to the attending audience which fund and support businesses. This is the first Buwair is holding on the occasion of teams were able to make it to the final included investors, entrepreneurs, and stu- Startup Kuwait challenge competition. The issuing his newest publication titled l Kozhikode District NRI Association (KDNA) is organizing a round, 5 of which were from GUST. Other dents, were able to solicit support and feed- Global Center plans to hold similar versions ‘Speeches of His Highness Sheikh grand iftar meet on Thursday 9th June 2016 at Indian participating universities in the final round back from the audience. GUST had 9 teams of this competition every semester from Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.’ Community School, Salmiya Senior Branch starting from included AUK, ACK, Box Hill College, and exhibiting on this day. here onwards. 5:00 pm. For more details please contact 99117694. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 Ibtikar, MOE discuss cooperation

btikar Al-Kuwait Initiative of the Saad Charity for knowledge and scientific research recently hosted officials from the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) activities sector, where both sides held a meeting to dis- Icuss means of cooperation. The meeting was presided by Ibtikar Director Dr Fatima Al-Hashim, and attended by MOE’s Activities Director Musaed Oqab and Ibtikar’s Executive Director Hessa Al-Ali.

Gulf Insurance, Re Insurance Company Fahed Abushaar, the General Manager of the Sheraton Kuwait Hotel holds CPR and first aid training receives the ‘Privileged Lifetime Achievement Award.’ ‘20 minutes. Let’s Save a Life’ Sheraton’s Fahed Abushaar receives ‘Privileged Lifetime ulf Insurance and Re Insurance, a company of Gulf Insurance Group be saved and a positive impact can be exponentially spread around the and a leader in providing insurance services in Kuwait, announced world. Achievement Award’ that a training session on first aid ‘20 minutes. Let’s save a life’ was Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company appreciated the efforts of G n recognition of his great accom- through Germany which have shaped held in collaboration with the US Heroes for Hearts initiative, known to be “Heroes for Hearts” who provided a detailed explanation on the CPR and his personality, affected and enriched a nonprofit US Organization based in Washington, that aims at adminis- first aid to the Company staff who carried out a simulation for the car- plishments over more than 35 years trating the CPR. The training session also targeted on how to deal with the diopulmonary resuscitation process. Iof success working with the Sheraton the experience and ended in Kuwait heart attacks and CPR particularly within the vital first three minutes of a Noteworthy to mention that Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company Hotels and Starwood Hotels and Resorts which is the most precious and cher- heart attack. We strongly believe in the power of community and that by pays attention to such important initiatives given its role of social responsi- Worldwide and during the EAME confer- ished country which culminated his suc- empowering others to invest themselves and those around them, lives can bility and due to its belief in the importance of such training courses. ence 2016 which was held in Doha, cesses. Qatar for leaders and senior managers Abushaar added: “This appreciation for the regions of Europe, Africa and the and success was not possible without Middle East, the company has honored the great support of the honored peo- INJAZ-Kuwait honors winning students of the most prominent pioneers, notably ple of Kuwait and all those who loved Fahed Abushaar, the General Manager and trusted the Sheraton Kuwait Hotel, its annual Company Program Competition of the Sheraton Kuwait Hotel the guests and friends, companies and gov- ‘Privileged Lifetime Achievement Award’ ernment institutions, in addition to the INJAZ-Kuwait’s Annual Recognition Ceremony for the Middle East which is the highest great role of cooperation of all Sheraton award granted by the company in heads and associates and all those who recognition of the great contributions accompanied him on this success”. NJAZ-Kuwait held its annual recognition cer- ny with the ‘Best Social Impact’ award went to and achieve great success in the future. for his leadership in the management of He conveyed his special thanks and emony for INJAZ Stars’ high school students, “Croot Cute” from Maria Al Qobtiya High I would also like to give a special thanks to all the Sheraton Kuwait Hotel. appreciation to Guido de Wilde, the Vice Iwhich announced winners of the Company School which was sponsored by Alghanim the those who supported the program, namely Fahed Abushaar is known for his dis- President of Starwood Hotels in the Program Competition (CPC). The ceremony was Industries. our partners Alghanim Industries, Gulf Bank, tinctive and strong relations with all Middle East which began the honor and also celebrating volunteers and guests that INJAZ-Kuwait CEO, Rana Al-Nibari, also Zain, and, in addition to our dear partners, Ali local, regional and international circles; the award to Fahed by presenting a supported INJAZ-Kuwait during the academic expressed her happiness as she congratulat- Abdulwahab Al-Mutawa, IKEA, K4 Company for he added value to Sheraton Kuwait wonderful speech about his successful year. The ceremony was held on Friday, June 3, ed the winners of the competition. She said Trading and Contracting, ALARGAN, Quality Hotel which was one of the first five-star achievements. 2016 at the JW Marriott Hotel, in the presence “Our Company Program Competition aims to Stream, Al Mal Investment Company, Agility, City hotels in the region where it opened in Fahed Abushaar also thanked every- of INJAZ Kuwait’s representatives, students, vol- recognize our youth that have an ambition to Foundation, Impact and Echo, H+K Strategies, 1966 and this year 2016 marks a mile- one who was credited with his life since unteers, CPC Judges, parents, teachers, part- create their own future companies. The Habchi and Chalhoub, Al-Babtain Group, Kuwait stone with 50 years of outstanding he began his career with the Sheraton ners, sponsors and supporters, along with rep- Company Program is one of INJAZ-Kuwait’s Airways, KFAS, and Kout Food Group that have excellence, a wholehearted commit- and Starwood Hotels and Resorts, espe- resentatives from the local media. This year’s flagship programs and the most popular been longstanding supporters of INJAZ-Kuwait’s ment to perfection and constant devel- cially the Chairman and members of the Company Program Competition witnessed 10 among students. It allows our youth to expe- 2015 - 2016 school year, and contributed in opment from a deeply rooted past to Oriental Hotels Company, the owning Student Companies, with the participation of rience the work environment first hand and every way possible to help INJAZ-Kuwait achieve become a part of Kuwait’s authentic company of Sheraton Kuwait Hotel and approximately 120 high school students from on a more realistic level, while building their its main objectives.” heritage and a backbone to its bright Four Points by Sheraton Kuwait repre- private and public schools. pioneering, leadership and management INJAZ-Kuwait has contributed to the educa- future. sented by the honorable, respectable During the ceremony, winners of the abilities through the practical experience, tion of 9000 students for the academic year Fahed Abushaar expressed deep and the great man, Abdulaziz Alshaya Company Program Competition were and equips them to become entrepreneurs 2015-2016. This was made possible with the con- gratitude and appreciation to all those and he expressed his love, many thanks announced where the student ‘Company of the and leaders of the future. That said; I would tributions over 800 volunteers from the Kuwait who contributed to his success over and appreciation for the great support Year 2016’ award sponsored by Gulf Bank, went like to congratulate all of INJAZ-Kuwait’s private sector, where 413 students in schools and many challenging years, since he began of his family and their understanding of to “Cloudzzz” from Universal American School; stars, their volunteers and parents, for their universities have successfully completed the his journey with Starwood company 35 his whole circumstances over the years. The ‘Most Innovative Product’ award was pre- enthusiasm and their keenness to learn, com- Company Program in 2015-2016. INJAZ-Kuwait years ago, starting from the Jasmine Once more, he ended his speech by sented to “Unique Style” from Abdullah Al- mit and lead. I would also like to congratulate will continue to empower youth through differ- Damascus that embraced his childhood thanking all the people of Kuwait and its Asaosi High School, which was sponsored by the winning teams for their hard work and I ent means and channels, fulfilling its pledge to and the first steps of his career, passing residents for this precious Award. Zain and last but not least, the student compa- hope they continue to pursue their dreams this ambitious segment of society.

“Cloudzzz” team the winner of ‘Company of Year 2016’ award sponsored by Gulf Bank “Croot Cute” team the winner of the student company of the ‘Best Social Impact’ award sponsored by Alghanim Industries SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 TV PROGRAMS

03:45 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 21:45 Lab Rats 04:20 Access 360 World Heritage Witch 22:10 Mighty Med 05:10 Food Lover’s Guide To The Planet 04:10 Hank Zipzer 22:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 05:35 The Food Files 04:35 Binny And The Ghost 23:00 Programmes Start At 6:00am KSA 06:00 John Torode’s Malaysian 05:00 Violetta Adventure 04:20 One More Kiss 05:45 The Hive 06:25 John Torode’s Malaysian 06:00 The Wilby Conspiracy 05:50 Mouk Adventure 07:45 Clifford 06:00 Lolirock 06:50 Testing The Menu With Nic Watt 09:15 Charge Of The Light Brigade 06:25 Sofia The First 07:15 Maverick Chef 11:20 Captain Jack 06:50 Gravity Falls 07:40 Tales From The Bush Larder 13:00 Movers And Shakers 07:15 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug And 08:05 Miguel’s Feasts 14:20 Empire Of The Ants Cat Noir 03:00 Private Chef 08:30 One Man & His Campervan 15:50 Everybody’s Fine 07:40 Hank Zipzer 04:00 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 08:55 One Man & His Campervan 17:30 Follow That Dream 08:05 Shake It Up 05:00 Chopped 09:20 My Dubai 19:20 Funny Thing 08:30 Shake It Up 06:00 Man Fire Food 09:45 John Torode’s Malaysian Happened...Forum 08:55 Hannah Montana 07:00 Roadtrip With G. Garvin Adventure 21:00 Phantoms 09:20 Hannah Montana 07:30 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 10:10 John Torode’s Malaysian 22:35 Winterhawk 09:45 Wizards Of Waverly Place 08:00 Chopped Adventure 00:15 Bio-Dome 10:10 Wizards Of Waverly Place 09:00 Amazing Wedding Cakes 10:35 World’s Best Chefs 01:50 Southie 10:35 Cadet Kelly 10:00 The Pioneer Woman 11:00 Maximum Foodie 12:15 Disney Mickey Mouse 10:30 The Pioneer Woman 11:25 This Is Brazil 12:20 Jessie 11:00 Siba’s Table 12:15 Tripping Out With Alie & Georgia 12:45 Girl Meets World 11:30 Siba’s Table 12:40 A Marriage Of Flavours 13:10 Best Friends Whenever 12:00 Ching’s Amazing Asia 13:05 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of Australia 13:35 Jessie 12:30 Ching’s Amazing Asia 13:35 Testing The Menu With Nic Watt 03:25 Natural World 14:00 Jessie 13:00 Man Finds Food 14:00 Meat v Veg 04:15 Animal Cops South Africa 14:25 Descendants Wicked World 15:00 Chopped 14:30 American Food Battle 05:02 Lion Man: One World African 14:30 Jessie 16:00 Guy’s Grocery Games 14:55 Places We Go Safari 14:55 Jessie 17:00 Amazing Wedding Cakes 15:25 Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! 05:25 Lion Man: One World African 15:20 Jessie 18:00 Siba’s Table 16:20 Access 360 World Heritage Safari 15:45 Jessie 18:30 Siba’s Table 17:15 Food Lover’s Guide To The Planet 05:49 Gangland Killers 16:10 Jessie 19:00 Valerie’s Home Cooking 17:40 The Food Files 06:36 Call Of The Wildman 16:35 Jessie 19:30 Valerie’s Home Cooking 18:10 City Chase Marrakech 07:00 Call Of The Wildman 17:00 Jessie 20:00 Cutthroat Kitchen 19:05 Places We Go 07:25 Dog TV 17:25 Jessie 21:00 Chopped South Africa 19:30 Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! 08:15 Giant Pandas Go Wild 17:50 The 7D 22:00 Man v Food 20:25 Access 360 World Heritage 09:10 Rugged Justice 18:00 Cloud 9 22:30 Man v Food 21:15 Food Lover’s Guide To The Planet 10:05 Austin Stevens: Snakemaster 19:30 Evermoor Chronicles 23:00 Mystery Diners 21:40 The Food Files 11:00 Dog TV 19:55 Evermoor Chronicles 23:30 Mystery Diners 22:05 City Chase Marrakech 11:55 Snake Crusader With Bruce 20:20 Evermoor Chronicles 00:00 Cutthroat Kitchen 22:55 A Marriage Of Flavours George 20:45 Good Luck Charlie 01:00 Chopped South Africa 23:20 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of Australia 12:20 Snake Crusader With Bruce 21:10 Good Luck Charlie 02:00 Man v Food 23:45 Testing The Menu With Nic Watt George 21:35 H2O: Just Add Water 00:10 Meat v Veg 12:50 Bahama Blue 22:00 Binny And The Ghost 00:35 American Food Battle 13:45 Wildest Islands 22:25 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 01:00 East Bites West 14:40 Untamed China With Nigel Witch 01:25 Poh & Co. Marven 22:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 01:50 Grandma’s Boy 15:35 Biggest And Baddest Witch 02:15 World’s Best Chefs 16:30 Killer Iq: Lion vs Hyena 23:10 Hank Zipzer 03:40 Shipping Wars 02:40 Testing The Menu With Nic Watt 17:25 Wildest Islands 23:35 Binny And The Ghost 04:05 Shipping Wars 18:20 Restoration Wild 00:00 Violetta 04:30 Pawn Stars 19:15 Rugged Justice 00:45 The Hive 05:00 Lost Worlds 20:10 Austin Stevens: Snakemaster 00:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 06:00 Ax Men 21:05 Village Vets Witch 06:50 Big Rig Bounty Hunters 21:35 Village Vets 01:15 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 07:40 The Curse Of Oak Island 22:00 Restoration Wild Witch 08:30 Shipping Wars 03:45 Europe’s Great Wilderness 22:55 Snake Crusader With Bruce 01:40 Hank Zipzer 08:55 American Restoration 04:40 Fish Tank Kings George 02:05 Binny And The Ghost 09:20 American Restoration 05:35 Prehistoric Predators 23:20 Snake Crusader With Bruce 02:30 Violetta 09:45 Counting Cars 06:30 Hooked George 11:25 Grave Trade 07:25 Monster Fish 12:15 American Pickers 08:20 1000 Days For The Planet 13:05 Barry’d Treasure 09:15 Animals Gone Wild 13:30 Barry’d Treasure 10:10 My Dog Ate What? 13:55 Sean Bean On Waterloo 11:05 Big Baboon House 14:45 The Curse Of Oak Island 12:00 World’s Deadliest: Jaws & Sins 15:35 Shipping Wars 12:55 Animals Gone Wild 03:15 For The Love Of Cars 03:10 Henry Hugglemonster 16:00 Ax Men 13:50 Croc Labyrinth 04:05 For The Love Of Cars 03:20 Calimero 16:50 The Curse Of Oak Island 14:45 China’s Golden Monkeys 05:00 For The Love Of Cars 03:35 Zou 17:40 Big Rig Bounty Hunters 15:40 Legends Of Lemur Island 06:00 Yukon Men 03:45 Loopdidoo 18:30 Grave Trade 16:35 Revenge Of The Lioness 06:50 Wheeler Dealers 04:00 Art Attack 19:20 American Pickers 17:30 Blood Rivals: Hippo V. Lion 07:40 Fast N’ Loud 04:25 Henry Hugglemonster 20:10 Pawn Stars 18:25 Swamp Men 08:30 Dukes Of Haggle 04:35 Calimero 21:50 Pawn Stars South Africa 19:20 China’s Golden Monkeys 08:55 Storage Wars Canada 04:50 Zou 22:40 Battle 360 20:10 Legends Of Lemur Island 09:20 Property Wars 05:00 Loopdidoo 23:30 Pawn Stars 21:00 Revenge Of The Lioness 09:45 How Do They Do It? 05:15 Art Attack 23:55 Pawn Stars 21:50 Blood Rivals: Hippo V. Lion 10:10 How Do They Do It? 05:35 Henry Hugglemonster 00:20 Pawn Stars South Africa 22:40 Swamp Men 10:35 Alaskan Bush People 05:50 Calimero 00:45 Pawn Stars South Africa 23:30 World’s Deadliest: Jaws & Sins 11:25 The Last Alaskans 06:00 Zou 01:10 American Restoration 00:20 Animals Gone Wild 12:15 Hell Roads 06:20 Loopdidoo 02:00 Big Rig Bounty Hunters 01:10 Croc Labyrinth LAST KNIGHTS ON OSN MOVIES HD 13:05 Dukes Of Haggle 06:35 Art Attack 02:50 The Curse Of Oak Island 02:00 Africa’s Deadliest 05:00 Max & Shred 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 13:30 Storage Wars Canada 07:00 The Hive 02:50 Dr Oakley: Yukon Vet 13:55 Property Wars 07:10 Zou 05:24 Henry Danger 18:00 Prison Break 14:20 Yukon Men 07:25 Loopdidoo 05:48 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 19:00 Bones 15:10 Wheeler Dealers 07:40 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 06:12 SpongeBob SquarePants 20:00 Complications 07:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 21:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders 16:00 Fast N’ Loud 08:05 Sofia The First 03:00 Ballers 04:30 Legends Of The Fall 16:50 How Do They Do It? 08:30 Miles From Tomorrow 07:48 Winx Club 22:00 House Of Cards 07:00 Two Men In Town 08:36 Get Blake 03:30 Funny Or Die Presents 23:00 Satisfaction 17:15 How Do They Do It? 08:45 PJ Masks 04:00 The Wire 09:00 Where Angels Fear To Tread 17:40 Diesel Brothers 09:10 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 09:24 Rabbids Invasion 00:00 Defiance 11:00 Legends Of The Fall 03:00 Coronation Street 03:50 Lockdown Compilation 05:00 Winchell 18:30 Street Outlaws: New Orleans 09:35 Doc McStuffins 09:48 Henry Danger 01:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders 13:15 Beyond The Edge 04:40 Endeavour 04:45 Megastructures 07:00 San Francisco 2.0 19:20 The Island With Bear Grylls: 10:00 Sofia The First 10:12 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 02:00 House Of Cards 15:00 We Are Family 06:20 Midsomer Murders 05:40 X: The Generation That Changed 08:00 On Freddie Roach Women 10:30 Goldie & Bear 10:36 The Haunted Hathaways 17:00 Where Angels Fear To Tread 08:00 Pick Me! The World 08:30 Flight Of The Conchords 20:10 Storage Wars Canada 11:00 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 11:00 Winx Club 19:00 Out Of The Furnace 08:50 Catchphrase 06:35 The Story Of God With Morgan 09:00 Veep 20:35 Property Wars 11:25 The Lion Guard 11:24 SpongeBob SquarePants 21:00 What Maisie Knew 11:05 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of... Freeman 09:30 Hello Ladies: The Movie 21:00 Dual Survival 11:50 Miles From Tomorrow 12:12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 23:00 Thank You For Smoking 12:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of... 07:30 Explorer 11:00 Einstein And Eddington 21:50 Dual Survival 12:15 Henry Hugglemonster 13:00 Harvey Beaks 01:00 S.O.S. Mulheres Ao Mar 12:50 James Nesbitt’s Ireland 08:25 Wicked Tuna 13:00 Real Women Have Curves 03:30 Hook 22:40 Fire In The Hole 12:30 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 13:24 The Loud House 13:15 Endeavour 09:20 Megastructures 15:00 American Splendor 06:00 Mr. Destiny 23:30 Fast N’ Loud 12:55 Minnie’s Bow-Toons 13:48 Get Blake 15:00 Sunday Night At The Palladium 11:10 Building Wild 17:00 Einstein And Eddington 08:00 The Bounty Hunter 00:20 Wheeler Dealers 13:00 Sofia The First 14:12 Rabbids Invasion 15:55 Catchphrase 12:05 Cesar To The Rescue 19:00 Bob Saget: That Ain’t Right 10:00 Hook 01:10 Dual Survival 13:25 Goldie & Bear 14:36 100 Things To Do Before High 16:45 Agatha Christie’s Partners In 14:00 Mine Kings 20:00 From The Earth To The Moon 12:30 Mr. Destiny 02:00 Dual Survival 13:50 Miles From Tomorrow School Crime 15:00 Dirty Rotten Survival 21:00 The Knick 14:30 Indian Summer 02:50 Fire In The Hole 14:15 The Lion Guard 15:00 Game Shakers 03:00 The Rewrite 17:40 Doc Martin 16:00 Wicked Tuna 22:00 American Crime Story: The 16:15 The Bounty Hunter 14:40 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 15:24 SpongeBob SquarePants 05:00 Believe 18:30 Catchphrase 17:00 The Story Of God With Morgan People vs O.J. Simpson 18:15 Spy Hard 15:10 Doc McStuffins 16:12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 07:00 The Single Moms Club 19:00 Sunday Night At The Palladium Freeman 23:00 Quincy Jones: Burning The Light 20:00 Identity Thief 15:35 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 17:00 Get Blake 09:00 The Rewrite 19:50 The Widower 18:00 Nazi Megastructures 00:00 Bob Saget: That Ain’t Right 22:00 A Night At The Roxbury 16:00 Sofia The First 17:24 Harvey Beaks 11:00 Jupiter Ascending 20:40 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of... 19:00 Nazi Underworld 01:00 From The Earth To The Moon 00:00 The Bounty Hunter 16:25 Jungle Cubs 17:48 The Loud House 13:15 The Mark 21:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 20:00 Wicked Tuna 02:00 The Knick 02:00 Identity Thief 16:50 Aladdin 18:12 Henry Danger 15:00 Make Your Move 22:20 Catchphrase 20:50 The Story Of God With Morgan 03:00 Through The Wormhole With 17:15 The Lion Guard 18:36 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 17:00 Stonehearst Asylum 23:15 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Freeman Morgan Freeman 17:40 Goldie & Bear 19:00 100 Things To Do Before High 19:00 Tracers Makeover 21:40 Nazi Megastructures 03:50 You Have Been Warned 18:05 Miles From Tomorrow School 21:00 Last Knights 00:10 Catchphrase 22:30 Nazi Underworld 04:40 You Have Been Warned 18:30 Sofia The First 19:24 Game Shakers 23:00 What If 00:40 James Nesbitt’s Ireland 23:20 Building Wild 03:00 Agent X 05:30 You Have Been Warned 19:00 PJ Masks 19:48 SpongeBob SquarePants 03:00 High School Musical 3: Senior Year 01:00 Lullaby 01:05 Emmerdale 00:10 Wicked Tuna 04:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 06:20 How It’s Made 19:30 The Lion Guard 20:36 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 05:00 Up 01:30 Coach Trip 01:00 The Story Of God With Morgan 05:00 Good Morning America 06:40 How It’s Made 20:00 Goldie & Bear 21:24 Breadwinners 07:00 Brave 02:00 Coronation Street Freeman 06:00 Unforgettable 07:00 Doki 20:30 Sofia The First 22:12 Sanjay And Craig 02:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 02:00 Nazi Megastructures 23:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 07:00 Chicago Fire 09:00 The Lizzie McGuire Movie 07:25 Doki 21:00 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 11:00 The Mighty Ducks 07:50 Kids vs Film 02:55 Nazi Underworld 23:48 Henry Danger 08:00 Prison Break 21:25 PJ Masks 09:00 Agent X 13:00 Tangled 03:00 Snow Queen 08:15 Kids vs Film 21:50 Jungle Cubs 00:12 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 00:36 Max & Shred 10:00 Criminal Minds 15:00 Wreck-It Ralph 04:30 Christmas Is Here Again 08:40 You Have Been Warned 22:20 Aladdin 06:00 The Boxcar Children 12:00 How It’s Made 01:00 The Haunted Hathaways 11:00 Chicago Fire 17:00 Mars Needs Moms 22:45 Minnie’s Bow-Toons 12:00 Prison Break 08:00 Cher Ami 13:40 Mythbusters 22:50 Zou 01:24 Sanjay And Craig 19:00 Snow Dogs 03:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 01:48 Sanjay And Craig 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:00 Bamse And The City Of Thieves 17:00 Ed Stafford: Into The Unknown 23:05 Henry Hugglemonster 03:05 Places We Go 21:00 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 11:30 The Unbeatables 18:40 Lost & Found With Mike & Jesse 03:48 Henry Danger 02:12 SpongeBob SquarePants 14:00 Graceland 23:20 Calimero 03:30 Miguel’s Feasts 15:00 Live Good Morning America 23:00 Wreck-It Ralph 13:15 Snow Queen 19:30 Prehistoric 23:35 Zou 04:12 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 02:36 SpongeBob SquarePants 03:55 East Bites West 04:36 The Haunted Hathaways 16:00 Unforgettable 01:00 Snow Dogs 14:45 Memory Loss 20:20 How The Earth Works 23:50 Loopdidoo 16:15 Hatching 21:10 Curiosity: Megastorm 00:05 Art Attack 18:00 Bamse And The City Of Thieves 22:00 Untamed & Uncut 00:30 Henry Hugglemonster 20:00 Dixie And The Zombie Rebellion 00:30 Strangest Weather On Earth 00:45 Calimero 22:00 Memory Loss 02:10 Through The Wormhole With 01:00 Zou 23:30 Hatching Morgan Freeman 01:15 Loopdidoo 01:00 Cher Ami 01:30 Art Attack 02:45 Dixie And The Zombie Rebellion 02:05 Calimero 02:20 Zou 02:30 Loopdidoo 02:45 Art Attack

03:00 Surviving Evil 04:00 Some Girls 03:48 Murder Among Friends 06:00 Metallica: Through The Never 04:36 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones 08:00 The Scorpion King 4: Quest For 05:24 California Investigator Power 05:49 California Investigator 10:00 The Book Of Life 06:12 Southern Fried Homicide 12:00 The Cobbler 07:00 Dr G: Medical Examiner 06:00 Boyster 14:00 Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, 07:50 I Almost Got Away With It 06:10 Super Matrak Like This 12:00 California Investigator 06:35 Super Matrak 16:00 The Scorpion King 4: Quest For 16:10 Momsters: When Moms Go Bad 07:00 Star vs The Forces Of Evil Power 21:10 Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall 07:25 K.C. Undercover 18:00 Imogene 22:00 Disappeared 07:50 Supa Strikas 20:00 Accidental Love 22:50 Double Cross 08:15 Supa Strikas 22:00 The Forger 23:40 Obsession: Dark Desires 08:40 Lab Rats 00:00 The Scorpion King 4: Quest For 00:30 Paranormal Lockdown 09:10 Kirby Buckets Power 01:20 The Haunted 09:35 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much 02:00 The Book Of Life 02:10 Double Cross Everything 10:00 Supa Strikas 10:25 K.C. Undercover 10:50 Annedroids 11:20 Lab Rats 11:45 K.C. Undercover 03:30 Beneath The Blue 12:10 K.C. Undercover 05:15 Finding Neverland 03:29 Through The Wormhole With 12:35 K.C. Undercover 07:00 Ironclad Morgan Freeman 13:00 K.C. Undercover 09:00 The Hours 04:16 Through The Wormhole With 13:30 Phineas And Ferb: Star Wars 11:00 The Recruit Morgan Freeman 14:20 Kickin’ It 13:00 Soul Men 05:03 Food Factory 14:45 Kickin’ It 14:45 The Nines 05:50 Food Factory USA 15:10 Disney Mickey Mouse 16:30 Henry’s Crime 08:08 Food Factory 15:15 Rocket Monkeys 18:15 School For Scoundrels 10:23 Food Factory USA 15:40 Guardians Of The Galaxy 20:00 The King’s Speech 11:08 How It’s Made 16:05 Mighty Med 22:00 My Bollywood Bride 14:57 The World’s Strangest UFO Stories 16:30 Star Wars Rebels: Twilight Of‚Ä¶ 23:45 Amphibious 17:18 Alien Encounters 17:25 K.C. Undercover 01:15 The Rig 18:05 Through The Wormhole With 17:50 Supa Strikas 02:45 My Bollywood Bride Morgan Freeman 18:15 Lab Rats Star World 18:40 K.C. Undercover 03:00 The Listener 19:05 Disney Mickey Mouse 04:00 The Listener 19:10 Annedroids 05:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:35 Star Wars Rebels: Twilight Of... 05:30 How I Met Your Mother 20:25 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much 06:00 Happy Endings Everything 03:15 The Hive 06:30 Happy Endings 20:55 K.C. Undercover 07:00 Castle 03:20 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 21:20 Supa Strikas Witch THE SCORPION KING 4: QUEST FOR POWER ON OSN MOVIES PREMIERE HD 08:00 Bones

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

Although Sundays may be a day of rest for some, you might have a difficult Your struggles are finally winding down and you can see the proverbial light at the time finding the off switch today. Nevertheless, you believe that you have end of the tunnel today. Your recent uncertainty might vanish so quickly that you don't even notice it's departure. It's as if someone flipped the switch and now you earned a quick escape as a reward for all that you've been through recently. know the truth. Oddly enough, your little epiphany might pull you in a totally unex- Unfortunately, the universe isn't giving out free passes just because you think pected direction. But don't worry about what others think; what's important is that you deserve one. Accepting your busy schedule isn't as bad as it sounds at first; you're finally off and running. your productivity will soar once you get into the flow.

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

You are tired of juggling so many separate parts of your life. You long for qui- Your desires run deeper than most people realize, and bringing them up to the sur- eter days when there was sufficient time to relax. A short coffee break, a quick face requires a significant amount of energy today. Thankfully, your closest friends run to the store or even a walk in the park is not enough now to satisfy your appreciate your willingness to share your inner process with them. However, it's needs. You crave a longer period of time to fully restore your energy. But don't nearly impossible to make sense out of your own feelings when they defy your abil- give up; a dream vacation might still be in the picture sooner than you think. In ity to express them verbally. The more words you use now, the less true they are to the meantime, steal a few moments for revitalization whenever you get the your heart. Your eyes are the windows to your soul; meaningful silence is better chance and don't skimp on your sleep. than meaningless chatter.

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

You might not accomplish your goals today because you're so easily distracted by ACROSS Sumatra having arboreal habits. Your feelings are all over the map today, challenging others to keep up with your mood changes. However, you're busy trying to maintain balance while your inner everyone's dramas. Naturally, your friends are appreciative of your undivided atten- ACROSS 3. A region of Malaysia in northeastern world is bending you out of shape. You might not have a lot of sympathy for those tion as they unfold their stories. But your avid curiosity is not just about your concern 4. The doctrine or belief that there is no God. Borneo. whose emotional stability seems to require more reassurance than you can muster. for others. As long as you're listening to someone else's narrative, you don't have to 11. In bed. 4. An association of people to promote the You can't fix anyone else's problems, especially when yours need attention. You may face your own dilemmas. Actually, balancing your social participation with your personal agenda creates the satisfaction you seek. 15. A constellation in the southern hemi- welfare of senior citizens. not be prepared to be a therapist for your friend, but a hug could be enough to do the trick. sphere near Telescopium and Norma. 5. A crystalline metallic element not found in 16. Tropical American shrub bearing edible nature. acid red fruit resembling cherries. 6. An expression of greeting. 17. Avatar of Vishnu. 7. A country north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 18. British physicist (born in Hungary) noted 8. An electrically charged particle. for his work on holography (1900-1979). 9. Block consisting of a thick piece of some- Your mind may be racing as you worry about all you must do today while you're still You are done with always being the responsible one. In fact, you might turn your day 19. Ions are accelerated along a linear path by thing. operating on weekend time. You wish you could spend the day doing as little as pos- upside down now by suddenly changing your plans and leaving others in the lurch. It's voltage differences on electrodes along the 10. Long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of sible since you need the rest. It seems unfair that you can't just let everything slide for not that your new agenda is more awesome than your old one; it's just that you feel the path. Central and South America. a bit longer. Unfortunately, instant karma is lurking nearby, ready to teach you a les- need to shake up your Sunday routine so you can take control of your own destiny. 20. A female domestic. 11. A large fleet. son if you don't hunker down and deliver on your promises. Channeling your angst Unfortunately, you may end up cutting off your nose to spite your face. Check your motives; what you do today is ultimately less important than why you're doing it. 21. A nucleic acid consisting of large mole- 12. The cry made by sheep. into your work earns you a break without guilt. cules shaped like a double helix. 13. An independent ruler or chieftain (espe- 22. The dressed hairy coat of a mammal. cially in Africa or Arabia). 24. Common Indian weaverbird. 14. An informal term for a father. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 26. An intensely radioactive metallic element 23. Liquid containing proteins and elec- that occurs in minute amounts in uranium trolytes including the liquid in blood plasma ores. and interstitial fluid. Although your list of new things to do may be shorter today, you could be over- Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson must have been thinking about you when he 27. Title for a civil or military leader (especially 25. An expensive vessel propelled by sail or whelmed with cleaning up from yesterday's change of direction. Accept the fact that wrote, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." 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aldives officially the Republic of Sindhis also accounted for an early layer of rates, sea level rise would be high enough to Maldives , is an island country and archi- migration. Seafaring from Debal began during make the Maldives uninhabitable by 2100. Mpelago in the Indian Ocean. It lies south- the Indus valley civilization. The Jatakas and west of India and Sri Lanka. The capital is MalÈ, Puranas show abundant evidence of this mar- Climate traditionally called the “King’s Island”. itime trade; the use of similar traditional boat The Maldives has a tropical-monsoon climate, Historically linked with the Indian subconti- building techniques in Northwestern South Asia which is affected by the large landmass of South nent, Maldives is a Muslim-majority country. and the Maldives, and the presence of silver Asia to the north. The presence of this landmass From the mid-sixteenth century colonial powers punch mark coins from both regions, gives addi- causes differential heating of land and water. dominated the islands: Portugal, the Netherlands tional weight to this. There are minor signs of These factors set off a rush of moisture-rich air and Britain. The islands gained independence Southeast Asian settlers, probably some adrift from the Indian Ocean over South Asia, resulting in from the United Kingdom in 1965, becoming a from the main group of Austronesian reed boat the southwest monsoon. Two seasons dominate republic in 1968. The country is ruled by a presi- migrants that settled Madagascar. Maldives’ weather: the dry season associated with dent and its government is authoritarian. The Philostorgius, a Greek historian of Late the winter northeastern monsoon and the rainy Maldivian economy is dominated by tourism and Antiquity, wrote of a hostage among the season which brings strong winds and storms. fishing. Romans, from the island called Diva, which is DID YOU KNOW..? Encompassing a territory spread over roughly presumed to be the Maldives, who was baptized Fishing industry 90,000 square kilometers, Maldives is one of the Theophilus. Theophilus was sent in the 350s to For many centuries the Maldivian economy world’s most geographically dispersed countries. convert the Himyarites to Christianity, and went was entirely dependent on fishing and other It is the smallest Asian country in both land area to his homeland from Arabia; he returned to marine products. Fishing remains the main occu- and in population. The archipelago is located Arabia, visited Axum, and settled in Antioch. pation of the people and the government gives atop the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a priority to the fisheries sector. vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Geography The mechanization of the traditional fishing Ocean, which also forms a terrestrial eco region, The Maldives consists of 1,192 coral islands boat called dhoni in 1974 was a major milestone together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the in the development of the fisheries industry. A With an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 north-south direction, spread over roughly fish canning plant was installed on Felivaru in meters above sea level, it is the planet’s lowest 90,000 square kilometers, making this one of the 1977, as a joint venture with a Japanese firm. In country. It is also the country with the lowest world’s most dispersed countries. It lies between 1979, a Fisheries Advisory Board was set up with natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 meters. latitudes 1∞S and 8∞N, and longitudes 72∞ and the mandate of advising the government on pol- The government has pledged to make Maldives 74∞E. The atolls are composed of live coral reefs icy guidelines for the overall development of the a carbon-neutral country by 2019 amid concerns and sand bars, situated atop a submarine ridge fisheries sector. Manpower development pro- about rising sea-levels. 960 kilometers long that rises abruptly from the grams began in the early 1980s, and fisheries depths of the Indian Ocean and runs north to education was incorporated into the school cur- Ancient history and settlement south. Maldives is the lowest country in the riculum. Fish aggregating devices and naviga- A strong underlying layer of Dravidian popu- world, with maximum and average natural tional aids were located at various strategic lation and culture survives in Maldivian society, ground levels of only 2.4 meters and 1.5 meters points. Moreover, the opening up of the with a clear Dravidian-Malayalam substratum in above sea level, respectively. In areas where con- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Maldives the language, which also appears in place struction exists, however, this has been increased for fisheries has further enhanced the growth of njoy these fun dog facts that deliv- world by registered ownership is the names, kinship terms, poetry, dance, and reli- to several meters. More than 80 per cent of the the fisheries sector. er a variety of information about Labrador. With their gentle nature, gious beliefs. Malabari seafaring culture led to country’s land is composed of coral islands which As of 2010, fisheries contributed over 15% of Einteresting breeds, puppies, guide obedience, intelligence and near lim- Malayali settling of the Laccadives, and the rise less than one meter above sea level. As a the country’s GDP and engaged about 30% of dogs such as Labradors and much more. itless energy, Labradors make for Maldives were evidently viewed as an extension result, the Maldives are at high risk of being sub- the country’s work force. Fisheries were also the As the famous saying goes, dogs are excellent family pets and reliable of that archipelago. Some argue (from the pres- merged due to rising sea levels. The UN’s envi- second-largest foreign exchange earner after man’s best friend. Whether it’s as reliable workers. They often assist police and ence of Jat, Gujjar Titles and Gotra names) that ronmental panel has warned that, at current tourism. workers, family pets or loyal companions, are a common choice as guide dogs. dogs are wonderful domestic animals • Dogs have formed such a strong that offer a number of qualities that are bond as pets, workers and compan- put to good use by humans. ions to humans that they have • In total there is said to be around 400 earned the nickname “man’s best Banana Bread Recipes for Kids million dogs in the world. friend”. • The domestic dog has been one of • Humans help train various dog the most popular working and com- breeds to enter in competitions such What you need vegetable oil. Add the sugar a panion animals throughout human as breed shows, agility and obedi- 2 eggs little bit at a time, and contin- history. ence contests, racing and sled 1æ c. sifted flour ue beating until the mixture is • Dogs perform many useful tasks for pulling. 2 tsp. baking powder fluffy. humans including hunting, farm • Dog have superior hearing than º tsp. baking soda Add the eggs to the mix- work and security as well as assisting humans, capable of hearing sounds Ω tsp. salt ture in the large bowl and those with disabilities such as the at four times the distance. 1/3 c. vegetable oil beat well. blind. • Dogs have a remarkable sense of 2/3 c. sugar Add some of the flour mix- • Although experts often disagree, smell, they are capable of differenti- 1 c. mashed bananas (about 3 ture to the large bowl and there is scientific evidence which ating odors in concentrations nearly bananas) beat well. Then add some of shows that the domestication of 100 million times lower than humans the mashed bananas and beat dogs could have occurred more than can. What to do some more. Continue adding 15,000 years ago. • The average life span for a dog is Preheat the oven to 350∞F flour, then bananas, then flour, • There are hundreds of different around 10 to 14 years. (180∞C). (Ask your parents’ then bananas, until everything breeds of dogs. • Those involved in dog breeding refer help) is mixed in. • Examples of these breeds include: to males as ‘dogs’, females as ‘bitches’, Beat eggs well in a small Pour mixture into the bak- Bulldog, German Shepherd, Collie, dogs younger than a year old as ‘pup- bowl. ing pan. Bake for 70 minutes. Golden Retriever, St Bernard, pies’ and a group of offspring as a ‘lit- In a medium-size bowl, sift Flip your banana bread out Greyhound, Bloodhound, Chihuahua, ter’. together the flour, baking of the pan, let it cool for a bit, Labrador, Great Dane, Rottweiler, • Domestic dogs are omnivores, they powder, baking soda, and salt. and cut it into slices to eat and Boxer and Cocker Spaniel. feed on a variety of foods including In a large bowl, add the share! • The most popular breed of dog in the grains, vegetables and meats.

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Salma Hayek was anxious about meeting the Pope

he 49-year-old actress was recently honored by Pope Francis at a cer- Valentina. Meanwhile, the brunette beauty - who was raised as a Catholic - emony in the Vatican City, but has revealed she feared His Holiness also revealed she struggled with facial hair when she portrayed the surre- Twould withdraw her medal after she had posted a picture of herself alist Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in the Oscar-nominated movie ‘Frida’, staring at Susan Sarandon’s chest on the photo-sharing website. The which was released in 2002. In the critically-acclaimed film, Salma had to famously curvaceous star said: “I was very honored and excited to be recreate the artist’s famous mono-brow, which proved to be harder than receiving a medal from him. “But I was really nervous because I had just she had initially imagined. She told ‘The Graham Norton Show’: “I shaved it posted an Instagram of me staring at Susan Sarandon’s boobs and I was so to make it grow more but it came out all pointy and not in the right direc- afraid he would see that picture and take away my medal!” Salma was tion. “I went a bit crazy in the moment and even did the moustache but handed the prestigious honour after she agreed to become an ambassa- luckily that is still soft!” dor of a education-focused foundation called Scholas Occurrentes, alongside fellow Hollywood heavyweights Richard Gere and George Clooney. The ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ actress attended the prestigious ceremony hosted by the Pope with her husband Francois-Henri Pinault and daughter

Ashley Graham thinks Michael Sheen is a ‘trophy America needs to embrace boyfriend’ for Hollywood A-listers he 47-year-old actor, who has dated friends. He told the Daily Telegraph newspa- Kate Beckinsale and Rachel McAdams, per: “I am the trophy boyfriend. It is depress- ‘different types of beauty’ Tin addition to his current girlfriend ingly easy for me to have a low profile life.” Sarah Silverman, has joked that people are Meanwhile, Michael is currently preparing to he stunning plus-size lingerie mod- backstage it’s opened up this door and only interested in him because of the beauti- play in an annual soccer match at Old Trafford el will be a backstage host at the this question of ‘well, why haven’t we ful women who have surrounded him. Asked in Manchester, England, in aid of Unicef, the T2016 Miss USA competition on had anybody? What is stopping us from how he has remained so low-key despite his world’s leading organization for children. The Sunday (05.06.16), and she thinks her having a very curvaceous woman come career success, the ‘Midnight in Paris’ star game will feature the likes of Niall Horan and presence at the event marks a major step in and win Miss USA or even be a con- quipped: “It is mainly because people are not Louis Tomlinson from One Direction, as well forward for curvaceous women. The 28- testant?’” Ashley said she can see that interested in me. It is not through any great as a host of current and retired soccer stars. year-old star said: “The fact that they’ve the public’s attitude towards bigger decision of mine. People tend to only really Michael admitted he is totally unprepared to asked me to come and speak backstage women is starting to change. She be interested in me because of who I am play against professionals at one of the means that there is more feeling of explained: “I really do hope that the peo- with.” The British actor added, self-deprecat- biggest stadiums in Europe. He shared: “I diversity of beauty. “I’m really excited ple at Miss USA are considering it and ingly: “I’ve been with Kate or Rachel haven’t even tried putting on a football boot. about the fact that they’re so open to talking about it, but I think clearly they [McAdams, the actress who he dated for two I’m leaving it until the last minute to see if I the inclusion of so many different types are by having me host.” Ashley also years] or Sarah - that’s when [I get attention]. can do it. I don’t even know if I can run, let of beauty, because for so long [America] revealed she would relish the opportuni- I’m not getting papped constantly. No one alone anything else.” has been going one way - America has ty to participate in the Miss USA compe- really gives much of a s*** about me.” finally caught on.” The model, who has tition. She added: “I’ve never been a pag- Michael said it is easy for him to maintain a previously featured in Sports Illustrated, eant girl. I don’t think that [the contest- low profile when so much attention is cen- thinks curvy women ought to be ants are] just walking up there in a pretty tered on his more glamorous-looking girl- embraced more by popular culture. She dress. So for me, I’m like, ‘oh my God, told People: “I would like to see diversity what would I have to do? What would I of body shape, sizes, ethnicities and ages have to prepare?’” in every realm.”I think by having me host Kanye West has no regrets about his social media posts

he outspoken hip-hop star has attracted worldwide attention for his legendary Twitter rants, but Kanye Thas insisted he does not lose sleep thinking about the public’s reaction to his comments because he will be “gone in 100 years”. Asked if he regrets the things he posts online, the ‘Power’ rapper said: “We’re going to be gone in 100 years. I can’t say enough.” Kanye admitted he occasion- ally has to explain his tweets to his wife Kim Kardashian West, and also revealed he is relishing the experience of fatherhood. The celebrity duo have two children together - two-year-old daughter North and six-month-old son Saint - and Kanye is embracing being a dad. He told the hip-hop Justin Bieber is releasing radio station Real 92.3: “I’m so happy to be a father. I want to learn what my daughter has to say. What she learns. I just want to learn how she learns in this world. I’m his own emoji app extremely protective.” The controversial star, who claimed to be $53 million in debt during a bizarre Twitter rant earli- he 22-year-old singer followed in singer recently shaved his head and his er this year, also said his children have become the moti- the footsteps of stars including hairdresser Florido revealed that the vating factor behind many of his life choices. In reference TKim Kardashian West and Amber ‘Sorry’ hit maker is hoping to put his to his Yeezy shoe design, Kanye shared: “When I left Nike Rose when he launched a range of the locks to good use by raising money for a for Adidas I did it for my daughter. “There was an opportu- messaging graphic symbols on Friday. worthy cause. He told US Cosmopolitan nity to grow. There was love and admiration at Adidas, this Justin teased fans by posting a sneak magazine: “He wore them for maybe a was to make a better life for my daughter.” What’s more, peek on Instagram with the caption: month and then wanted to change up Kanye revealed he is currently working on new music and “Friday @AppStore (sic).” Emojis have his look. Not to mention his hair was compared himself to Michael Jackson. He added: “I’m a proved to be extremely successful for bleached and was already fragile, plus it champion. I’m a winner. I came to innovate. I came to celebrities and Amber reportedly made was knotted and teased from the change. This is like Michael Jackson level. “You need a guy $2 million on the opening day of her dreads. “The haircut was his idea. He’s like me in the game. I only know how to give 1,000 per- range. The 32-year-old star debuted her always very adamant about doing cent.” MuvaMojis, a set of 900 symbols avail- things differently than what everyone able from Apple and Android app stores else is doing. “It’s always shocking to in March and is said to be set to come from long hair to short hair, receive a cut of the profits after right? But as soon as he the successful start. walked into the hallway from Sources close to the the dressing room, everyone fashion designer said was going off about how Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift will Amber has already cool it looked, because made $4 million out of no one had ever seen the app after signing a him like that except for always ‘love and respect’ each other deal with developer when he was a little kid. Appmoji. And Kim’s are He’s into it too - he looks he pair recently ended their 15-month that she had a good caring heart. Taylor’s said to make her $1 million like a young Brad Pitt. We relationship and Calvin, 32, took to heart was more in it then he was. He started a minute. According to still have the dreads TTwitter to insist that they were still on to lose interest over the past few months, but reports, the $1.99 app was though, now we might try good terms, with Taylor, 26, retweeting his really tried to not just break up.” The couple’s getting downloaded at a to sell them for a charity.” message. He wrote: “The only truth here is respective working schedules also didn’t help rate of 9,000 times per mil- that a relationship came to an end & what their romance. The source added: “They were lisecond on its first day. remains is a huge amount of love and respect just not very compatible in different areas in Meanwhile, it was recently (sic).” The tweets came after it was revealed their relationship. The touring and traveling revealed that Justin is con- that Calvin - whose real name is Adam Wiles - didn’t help. It seemed like they were more sidering selling his ended the romance last week. A source told friends than lovers. “Taylor and Adam had dreadlocks E! News: “This all happened last week. “Taylor very different group of friends.” And while for and Adam had no big blowout fight, but the Calvin may have been the one to end the char- romance just was not there anymore for relationship, the ‘We Are Never Ever Getting ity. them. Adam is the one that ended it. It was all Back Together’ singer isn’t hoping for a recon- The done in a very mature fashion. Taylor is pretty ciliation. A source said: “She was in Nashville upset but they are still in communication. with her family and they have been helping Taylor was there for Adam with his accident her through the break up. “Taylor was really and supportive.” And Calvin - who recently disappointed in Calvin and felt like he wasn’t had to cancel a number of shows after being there for her. The relationship wasn’t pro- involved in a car accident - had reportedly gressing the way she wanted it to. She felt been “losing interest” in the ‘Bad Blood’ hit like he wasn’t taking it seriously enough and maker for some time before they split. A wouldn’t come through for her when she source said: “Adam really liked Taylor, she was needed him most. She felt down and like her not the type of girl he ever dates and he liked needs weren’t being met. She doesn’t want that. He liked how innocent Taylor was and to get back together.” SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 lifestyle

Gossip Police are investigating how Prince got the drug that killed him he Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has charges and up to 25 years in prison.” Prince, had long needed a double hip replacement but revealed that the 57-year-old singer died whose full name was Prince Rogers Nelson, was reportedly turned it down on numerous occa- Tfrom a self-administered fentanyl overdose found unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley sions but he was worried it would require a and a criminal investigation has been launched Park home in Chanhassen, Minnesota on April blood transfusion, which would have conflicted into who supplied Prince with the opioid, which 21 from a “self-administered fentanyl overdose”. with his beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness. The has a high risk for addiction and dependence. It was previously claimed that Prince had been singer was rushed to hospital in Moline, Illinois Law enforcement sources have told TMZ that the addicted to the painkiller Percocet for years on April 15 for the shot, which is administered to “illicit” possession of the drug is the focus of the because of problems with his hips and that he counteract the effects of opiates, after being tak- investigation and both state and federal prose- had to be given a “save shot” almost a week en ill on his private jet on the way back from a cutors are involved. The website reports: “If before his passing after he overdosed on the gig in Atlanta. someone illegally prescribed or filled a prescrip- highly-addictive drug, which contains acetamin- tion for a patient who dies as a result of the ophen and oxycodone Prince - who had used a drug, they could face third degree murder cane to help him get around for many years -

PARIS: A replica of the Statue of Liberty stands tall over the flooded River Seine yesterday. Paris museums to be shut for days he Seine River peaked yesterrday around Paris, hit- the Grand Palais, Paris’ striking glass-and-steel topped tions” since many have been walking along the Seine’s areas, possible floods were expected over the weekend ting its highest level in nearly 35 years - almost 4.5 exhibition center. overflowing banks to observe the rare phenomena. downstream along the Seine in the region of Normandy. Tmeters above average - and authorities warned it Nearly a week of heavy rain has led to serious flood- Even as the waters start to recede in Paris, transporta- Boats and barges docked in Paris were being carefully could take up to ten days for the river to return to nor- ing across parts of France, Germany, Romania and tion problems remain. Several train and subway stations watched to ensure none would cast off their moorings. mal. Belgium. The death toll from French flooding rose to were shut down in the city center due to the flooding Nicolas Hainsohn, a boathouse resident on the Seine, And it will take at least four days before tourists in the four, with 24 others injured, French Prime Minister and Paris drivers still faced major problems due to flood- said the situation was usual but added “it’s just water.” French capital once again get a chance to view art at the Manuel Valls said Saturday after a government crisis cen- ed roads. The French energy company Enedis said over “We are used to this. We’ve seen it once or twice,” he world-class Louvre museum, where curators were scram- ter meeting. He didn’t elaborate, but that brings the 17,000 homes were still without electricity Saturday in told The Associated Press. “It’s tricky to dock, because bling to move 250,000 artworks upstairs, away from total death toll across Europe from two weeks of flood- the Paris region and central France. you need to follow the water flow, you have to be care- basement storage areas at risk of flooding. ing to 18. One of the Seine’s tributaries had not seen water lev- ful, otherwise you can hit the river bank.” — AP The Louvre, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” Valls said the water level of the Seine is now decreas- els this high since 1910, when the Great Flood of Paris said it won’t reopen until Wednesday, while the Orsay ing “slowly but steadily” in Paris and said several ministe- swamped the capital. France’s meteorological service Museum, known for its impressionist art, was closed at rial meetings next week will make sure quick financial said Saturday that high flood alerts remained in effect in least through the weekend. Other Paris landmarks shut help is provided to those affected. He also urged Paris 14 regions, mostly in central and western France, includ- down due to flooding include the national library and visitors and residents alike to “to observe safety precau- ing Paris. Although the rain has tapered off in some

PARIS: People looking at the floods stand on the Alma bridge by the Zouave statue which is used as a measuring instru- PARIS: People walk on a bridge past the flooded banks of the river Seine near the Eiffel Tower on Friday. — AP photos ment during floods yesterday. lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016

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In this image released by Sony Pictures (from left) Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon are seen from the film ‘Ghostbusters’, opening nationwide on July 15. — AP ‘Ghostbusters’ courts male moviegoers

o sell “Ghostbusters”, who are you remade at all, while others have voiced crit- going to call? In the film’s initial icisms of the female-led cast that have Tnationwide TV spots, not its female been called sexist. Much attention has cen- stars. Sony Pictures trotted out commer- tered on the high number of “dislikes” the cials Thursday night that promoted the film’s trailer received on YouTube. female-led reboot not with cast members The spots Thursday featured one New Melissa McCarthy or Kristen Wiig, but bas- York Knicks-centric ad with Anthony, Spike ketball stars Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Lee, Kristaps Porzingis and Clyde Frazier Anthony. The ads ran on ABC during game strapping on proton packs. In the other, the one of the NBA Finals, which is watched by newly retired Bryant wages war in a a largely male audience. “Ghostbusters” jumpsuit. The East Coast- Targeting different demographics West Coast ads were made jointly by Sony through varied marketing strategies is Pictures and ESPN. The promotional push commonplace for Hollywood films. Rarer for “Ghostbusters” is going into hyperdrive. are ads that replace a movie’s actual cast Sony also announced that Wednesday will wholesale. The ads, which drew mixed be “Ghostbusters Day”. reactions from viewers Thursday night, At least then the “Ghostbusters” cast exhibited the anxiety Sony may have in will get part of the marketing spot- getting enough male moviegoers to buy light. Jimmy Kimmel will host the stars, tickets for the big-budget comedy. A lot is along with appearances of original riding on the film, due out July 15, which cast members Bill Murray, Dan cost more than $150 million to make. Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts Since its inception, Paul Feig’s on Wednesday. — AP “Ghostbusters” - which also stars Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones - has proven unexpectedly divisive online. Some have (Fom left) Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones are seen in another scene from ‘Ghostbusters’. objected to the 1984 original being Damon tells MIT graduates to face world’s problems att Damon spoke to Massachusetts Institute of career, said being keynote speaker was an honor he didn’t for president? Can we transfer to a different one?” he asked. Technology graduates Friday and passed on a little deserve. He questioned why he was selected when previous The actor and filmmaker best known for his roles as Jason Madvice he got from former President Bill Clinton. The commencement speakers have included Nobel prize winners Bourne also borrowed a line from his latest movie, “The actor, who grew up near the MIT campus and played a mathe- and presidents. “And who did you get? The guy who did the Martian ,” to caution graduates: “Not every problem has a matically gifted MIT janitor in “Good Will Hunting,” listed what voice for a cartoon horse,” referring to the 2002 animated high-tech solution. We can’t science the you-know-what out he described as some of the world’s greatest problems, includ- movie “Stallion of the Cimarron.” of every problem.” He added: “You’ve got to go out and do ing income inequality, a corrupt banking system and a broken He even let his politics shine through, taking a swipe at really interesting things, important things, inventive things, political system. Then he told graduates: “Turn toward the presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump because this world has problems that we need you to drop problems you see. You have to engage.” while discussing simulation theory - the notion that the world everything and solve.” — AP More than 1,000 undergraduates and almost 1,800 gradu- is part of an advanced alien species computer simulation. “If Actor Matt Damon gestures during his address at the ate students received their degrees at Friday’s ceremony. there are multiple simulations, how come we have to be in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s commencement Damon, who dropped out of Harvard to pursue his acting one where Donald Trump becomes the Republican nominee in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Friday. — AP