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16 Pages Price 10,000 Rials 38th year No.12646 Saturday SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 Shahrivar 20, 1395 Dhul Hijjah 8, 1437 France ready Iranians stage rally, urging Saudis to to expand banking ties shoulder responsibility for Mina tragedy with Iran ECONOMY TEHRAN — In a See page 2 deskmeeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Valiollah Seif, the vis- iting President of the French Parliament's National Assembly (lower house), Claude Bartolone, announced his country’s readi- ness for the expansion of banking cooperation with Iran, the portal of CBI reported. The top French lawmaker, who ar- rived in Tehran late on Monday, said that high-ranking French officials are fully aware of potentials and capac- ities of Iran, making an all-out effort to expand ties with the Islamic Re- public. The Iranian bank governor, for his part, underscored the vitality of boost- ing bilateral banking relations and called such ties the prerequisite for enhancement of mutual economic co-

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IRNA/ banks have developed coopera- tion with Iran in the post-sanctions era but the French banking system POLITICS A confidential report by the “Throughout the reporting period, Iran had plus Germany - finalized the text of the Joint has been very cautious about im- IAEA: Iran is deskInternational Atomic Energy no more than 130 metric tons of heavy water Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vi- proving bilateral relations with its Agency (IAEA) seen by Reuters says that Iran ... Iran’s total enriched uranium (up to 3.67 per- enna in July 2015. Iranian counterparts,” Seif added has kept to a nuclear deal it agreed with six cent purity) stockpile did not exceed 300 kg,” In July 2015, the UN Security Council turned noting that three branches of Ira- sticking to nuclear world powers last year. the report said, citing the nuclear deal’s limits the JCPOA into international law by endorsing nian banks have currently received The report did not point to any violations on the two substances. a resolution, setting the stage for the lifting of the required permits to start their deal, Reuters says in Tehran’s observance of the deal, Reuters re- Iran and the 5+1 group - the United the Security Council sanctions against Iran. activities in France. ported on Thursday. States, Britain, France, China and Russia The nuclear deal went into effect in January 2016. 4 Confab introduces Rouhani congratulates Tajikistan on independence anniversary Kerry tries again Iranian market with Lavrov on to Turks POLITICS TEHRAN — Iranian Presi- Rouhani added that the two countries will Syria deskdent Hassan Rouhani sent expand cooperation in various areas given the ECONOMY TEHRAN — Some a message to President Emomali Rahmon of cultural affinities between the two nations. United States Secretary of State John desk300 Turkish compa- Tajikistan on Friday and congratulated the Tajik Tajikistan declared independence from the Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister nies attended the conference on intro- people and government on the 25th anniver- Soviet Union on September 9, 1991, as a result Sergei Lavrov resumed negotiations ducing Iranian market held in Konya, sary of the country’s independence. of the breakup of the Soviet Union. on a Syrian ceasefire plan on Friday, Turkey, IRNA news reported on Friday. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has stood beside According to Wikipedia, a civil war was with U.S. officials saying they believed As reported, during the meeting the Tajik people since the time Tajikistan gained fought almost immediately after independ- a deal was still possible but warning Iranian and Turkish economic activ- independence and has always made efforts to ence, lasting from 1992 to 1997. Since the end the talks could not go on forever. ists underlined expansion of bilateral expand bilateral cooperation in line with common of the war, newly established political stability Senior State Department officials ties between the two countries and interests of the two countries by establishing deep and foreign aid have allowed the country’s briefing reporters on Kerry’s flight to admitted that economic activities in and friendly relations,” he said. economy to grow. Switzerland played down the pros- each country can be complementary pect of a final breakthrough on Syria to those in the other one. from Friday's talks, although they said Hamid Zadboom, Iranian Commer- Saudi rulers benefit from Tehran-Riyadh rift: official "steady progress" had been made in cial Attaché to Turkey, called for crea- recent weeks. tion of joint ventures between Turkish “We’ve been taking issues off the POLITICS TEHRAN — Hos- Saudi Arabia cut its diplomatic against the incident and those channels without ending diplo- economic activists and the Iranian pri- table because we’ve reached an un- desksein Amir-Ab- ties with Iran following the storm- who were to blame. matic relations with the monarchy,” vate sector in various sectors including derstanding on them and continue dollahian, top adviser to the Ira- ing of its diplomaticplomatic postsposts inin “The Saudis could have re- the Iranian official added. furniture, home appliances, auto parts, to have some issues that remain out- nian parliament speaker, has said Tehran Mashhadhad in January.January. acted didifferently,”fferen Ami-Abdol- There were 464 Iranians among textile, and petrochemical products. standing and that we have been una- that the Saudi rulers benefit from Denouncingng thethe wwaywardayward llahianahian said.said. the hundreds of pilgrims who died in He asked the Turkish businessmen ble to close,” one official said. the impasse in relations Tehran protesters whowho stormed the “Ir“Iranan couldcould likewise have cut a stampede in Mina on September to travel to Iran and get familiar with Issues still to be resolved were and Riyadh. Saudi diplomaticomatic com- ddiplomaticiplomatic relationsre with the 24, 2015, during the annual hajj ritual. the Iranian market. “highly technical and complicated”, This is while for Iran “relations pounds, AAmi-Ab-mi-Ab- SaSaudisudis over the Mina The incident marked the worst the official said. “We can’t guarantee with other countries in the region dollahian saidid tthathat tragetragedy,dy but the Islamic tragedy that has ever happened at this point that we are on the cusp are built upon mutual respect and even the Leadereader RepublicRepub reacted ra- during hajj. National libraries of finishing.” interests, and Saudi Arabia is no of the Islamicmic tionallytion and pursued Iran has repeatedly criticized The United States and Russia have of Iran, South exception,” Ami-Abdollahian said, Revolutionn the case through the Saudi rulers for falling short of backed opposite sides in Syria's civil war, Tasnim reported on Friday. spoke out legalleg and political ensuring the safety of hajj pilgrims. Korea ink MOU which shows little sign of ending after 5-1/2 years of violence in which half the CULTURE TEHRAN — The pre-war population has been uproot- deskNational Library and ed. Moscow supports President Bashar Archives of Iran (NLAI) and the Nation- Putin, Erdogan discuss Aleppo over phone al-Assad and Washington supports the al Library of Korea (NLK) have signed Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish itants under siege in Aleppo and now hopes to in Turkey begins around September 12. opposition, saying Assad must go. a memorandum of understanding counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have dis- capture the whole city in what would be a dev- Erdogan had met separately with Putin and Kerry’s meeting with Lavrov is their (MOU) to expand bilateral cooperation. cussed the Syria conflict in a phone conversa- astating blow to the country's enemies. the United States President Barack Obama on third in two weeks and they have spo- tion, the Kremlin says. Turkey and other countries opposed to the the sidelines of the recent G20 meeting in Chi- ken several times by telephone to They agreed to continue coordinating ef- Syrian government have intensified their par- na, telling them both that it was essential to try to narrow differences on a Syrian forts to achieve a resolution in Syria, it said in a leys, putting forth a proposal through the “op- agree to a truce for Aleppo. peace plan. statement on Friday. position” which they support, for Assad to step In a major blow to Takfiri groups on Thurs- A second U.S. official said that while Turkey's Anadolu news agency said Erdo- down. day, Syrian soldiers liberated the militant-held Kerry would try to make progress, “pa- gan told Putin that it was essential to agree to a Anadolu said Ankara is hoping a ceasefire district of Ramouseh, which served as a stra- tience is not infinite” and the United ceasefire in Aleppo “as soon as possible.” will be implemented in Aleppo for the Feast of tegic corridor for the terrorists into other occu- States would not simply keep talking The Syrian army has put foreign-backed mil- the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) Islamic holiday which pied districts of Aleppo. 13 if a conclusion was not reached “rela- tively soon”. The MOU was inked by NLAI Depu- The officials declined to elaborate ty Director Shahram Yusefifar and NLK on what Washington might do if the Chief Executive Lim Won-sun during a The Tehran Times new pocket-sized glossary is now available on the market. The talks broke down. meeting in Seoul on Friday, the Persian reader-friendly is a rich source of the most common journalistic terminology Kerry’s proposal for military co- service of IRNA reported. collected by the daily’s retired staff. operation with Russia over Syria has Based on the MOU, the NLK agreed It can benefit a wide range of tastes from students to professional journalists. faced strong pushback from U.S. de- to establish a department for Iranian Persian equivalents have been given for all entries, including idioms and fense and intelligence officials who ar- and Islamic studies. The department expressions. The glossary also includes example sentences for entries the authors gue that Moscow cannot be trusted. will display about 300 books on Iran, thought it would be a bit difficult to learn. The second official said one of the Islam and the Islamic Revolution. For more information contact: reasons Kerry kept up the effort was The NLAI also agreed to set up the because the Syrian opposition sup- same amount of space for publications (021) 430 51 603-4 ported it as a way to stop the worst on Korean studies. violence in their country. 13 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y NATION 2 SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 10,10, 20162016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/international

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Tehran dismisses Saudi FM’s Cleric blasts government for allegations as ‘wrong’ ‘signing FATF’ POLITICS TEHRAN — Irani- He added, “This is a bitter reality, of deskan Foreign Ministry which the whole world and the human spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed conscience are gradually becoming aware.” POLITICS TEHRAN — The interim Tehran on Thursday Saudi Foreign Minister Adel The Saudi foreign minister claimed on desk Friday preacher has criticized the al-Jubeir’s remarks who accused Iran of Wednesday in London that Iran is inter- government for “signing the FATF.” supporting terrorism, saying the accusa- fering in the affairs of other countries, in- “How dare you sign a document against the in- tions are “wrong.” cluding Yemen and Syria. terests of the nation? … What is the Majlis going He said that the Saudi foreign minister’s In July, Qassemi called the Saudi king- to do? The Majlis should not sit silent,” Ayatollah claims are “repeated” and “unilateral.” dom “the founding father of Daesh and Ahmad Jannati said, Mehr reported. “It has been a long time that Saudi al Qaedeh”. “The contract is something very complicated Arabia has deprived the Yemeni defense- Iran urges Bahrain to focus on that, if happened, we should say farewell to many less people of peace and security and im- internal affairs /Mohammadreza Abbasi things and surrender to the enemy.” posed a cruel and destructive war against The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokes- “This is a tragedy… This will be prevented in any this country’s innocent people…and at man said Thursday that Bahrain should way,” he added. the same time accuses others of inter- avoid adopting a “repeated” position fering in neighboring countries’ domestic that is ordered by those who have gone

affairs,” he said. astray in the Middle East region and focus Times Tehran

Leader condoles Jubeir “repeatedly” and “ridiculously” on its domestic affairs. Army chief on wife’s accuses Iran of supporting terrorism and His comments came as Bahraini For- In a stampede at the holiest Muslim hash out discrepancies over the hajj is- the Al-Qaeda terrorist group while heads eign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khal- pilgrimage site on September 24 last sue, Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization of decease of the terrorist groups, including Daesh, ifah said during his speech at the 146th year, thousands of pilgrims were killed. Iran (HPOI) announced on May 29 that Taliban and Al-Qaeda, are either Saudi ordinary session of the Arab League Among the dead were 464 Iranians. it won’t dispatch pilgrims this year to citizens or influenced by the Wahhabi Council in the Egyptian capital city of Cai- After several rounds of negotiation Mecca because of inconsistency at deci- TEHRAN — Supreme Leader POLITICS ideology, Qassemi said. ro on Thursday that Ira is politicizing hajj. between Iranian and Saudis officials to sion-making level by Saudis. deskAyatollah Ali Khamenei on Thurs- day evening sent a letter of condolence to the Army chief on the occasion of his wife’s death. The letter addressed to General Ataollah Salehi MP demands watching UK envoy: grounds and outlook reads, “Please accept my condolences on the de- ered over the past century, starting with the Anglo-Per- cease of your wife, a patient and pious lady. I wish By Ali Kushki her bliss and divine mercy.” sian Oil Company crisis and continuing with the 1953 In similar letters, other Islamic Republic officials TEHRAN — No matter Tehran and London have up- coup that ejected prime minister Mohammad Mosad- such as Judiciary chief Sadeq Amoli Larijani and graded their relations to the ambassador’s level, said a deq who championed the first democratic movement IRGC chief Mohammad Ali Jafari also expressed senior Iranian parliamentarian on Friday, Tehran should against the Shah. condolences to Salehi. keep a vigilant eye on Britain’s newly appointed envoy, Tehran insists London should apologize to the Iranian given the perception here in Iran that the UK cannot be nation for the ill-fated movement. trusted anyway. “The English should avoid repeating their past mis- Iran to pursue Mina “We should be very careful England doesn’t exceed chiefs, and their performance needs to be watched con- tragedy case to the its limits (in Iran) through its ambassador and acts only tinuously,” said Boroujerdi. full: Qashqavi within the political framework outlined by the Vienna Although the Iranian parliamentarian remains pessi- Convention and other international regulations,” said mistic toward the future of relations between the two Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the chairman of the Iranian par- countries, it remains to be seen whether the opening will POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran’s deputy for- liament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Com- November 2011 after being stormed by a crowd of pro- prove effective enough to work against such pessimistic deskeign minister has said the coun- mittee. testers, itself a consequence of London imposing new signals. try will pursue the case of last year’s hajj stampede Iran and the UK restored diplomatic relations to the sanctions on Iran at that time. At least there is some clue to believe that the situa- until the rights of the victims are fully redeemed. highest level by exchanging ambassadors on September “While the government (of Iran) has decided to up- tion this time will be a bit different now that London has “If anyone believes a case can be filed before 5 after a near five-year moratorium. grade relations, the British diplomat must always be more leeway to act politically and economically after the international courts, please come forward,” Hassan The improvement of ties comes nearly one year after watched as the country has had a negative record both positive Brexit vote. Qashqavi said on Thursday, ILNA reported. the signing of a deal between Iran and world powers, before and after the Revolution,” the senior parliamen- Also, the two countries are now committed to the nu- The Iranian diplomat went on to underline that including the UK, over Tehran’s nuclear program. tarian underscored. clear deal, a successful experience which can expand to the Saudi government has refrained from paying The UK closed its diplomatic compounds in Tehran in Relations between Iran and the UK have been check- other areas. for the blood of the victims of the tragedy so far. Tehran, Beijing discuss economic opportunities in Shanghai House of Saudi POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran and the two countries. had to limit its relations to only a few to expand its economic cooperation with unable to manage deskChina have held the Expansion of economic cooperation countries, including China, but now it has other countries. first round of meetings in Shanghai to between the two countries and partici- at will chosen China as its strategic trade The latest official figures demonstrate hajj: official discuss revival of New Silk Road projects pation in projects related to the New Silk partner. that China has been the main exporter and exchange ideas on cooperation op- Road were among the issues raised in the He also referred to Chinese President of goods to Iran during the first quar- portunities between the two sides, IRNA meeting. Xi Jinping’s previous visit to Iran, saying ter of 2016. China’s exports to Iran ac- POLITICS TEHRAN — The Supreme Lead- reported on Friday. “The meeting was a follow-up to the that signing 17 cooperation documents counted for 22.86 percent of the Islam- desk er’s representative for hajj and In addition to members of Iranian 16th meeting of Iran-China Joint Com- and one comprehensive strategic coop- ic Republic’s total imports in terms of pilgrimage has said the Saudi ruling family has Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and mission held in Beijing last month,” said eration document is a clear sign of ex- value. proved over years that it is incapable of managing Iran’s Consulate General in the city, more Iran’s Consul General in Shanghai Alireza pansion of bilateral ties. The figures also show that Iran export- the hajj ritual. than 200 representatives of Iranian and Irvash. Since the implementation of the Joint ed 11 million tons of non-oil goods, worth “People still face many shortcomings in health Chinese companies held talks during the Addressing the participants, Irvash Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) $2.937 billion, to China during the same and security spheres,” Qazi Asqar said on Friday re- event to promote bilateral ties between said that during the sanctions era, Iran on 16 January 2016, Iran has been able period. ferring to the conditions of hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, the IRIB reported. Elsewhere in his remarks, the cleric said it is im- possible for anybody to claim the ownership of the Rafsanjani calls Saudis’ crimes worse than Israelis’ House of God in Mecca. POLITICS TEHRAN — Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi world’s interests, he said that Shia-Sunni conflicts are the deskRafsanjani, the chairman of the Expe- “evil plan” of those who are against Islam. diency Council, said on Friday the Saudis’ crimes against Elsewhere, Rafsanjani said that different views on the ASEAN welcomes Yemen are worse those committed by the Zionist regime Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action are “natural.” Iran’s joining TAC of Israel in Palestine. The powers who considered nuclear technology for “It has been over a year that the regime which claims Iran a threat against the world now have acknowledged ruling the world of Islam is bombarding the oppressed Iran’s right to enjoy nuclear technology, he said. and defenseless Yemeni people,” he said during a meet- Iran and the 5+1 group - the United States, Britain, ing with political party members in Mashhad. France, China and Russia plus Germany - finalized the POLITICS TEHRAN — Heads of Asso- desk He called “unity” an “undeniable” necessity for the text of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Vienna ciation of Southeast Asian Na- Islam world. in July 2015. The nuclear agreement took effect in Jan- tions (ASEAN) in their final statement on Thursday Pointing to the teachings of Islam and the Islamic uary 2016. evening said they are looking forward to annexa- tion of Iran to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). In the statement, annexation of Chile, Egypt and Morocco to TAC was also welcomed, IRNA report- Iranians stage rally, urging Saudis to shoulder ed. On annexation of Iran to the treaty, the heads of member states said they are looking forward to this responsibility for Mina tragedy move and called for completion of internal process POLITICS TEHRAN — Thou- a reaction to Supreme Leader Ayatollah in the Muslim world and be understood,” the Islamic revolution will unambiguously of membership. desksands of Iranians took Seyyed Ali Khamenei who in his state- said the Leader in a meeting with the announce its support for the oppressed to the streets on Monday in Tehran, ment issued on Monday blamed the 2015 families of martyrs of Mina incident and people of Yemen, Syria, and the great carrying placards and chanting slogans Mina disaster on organizers’ “incompe- Grand Mosque mishaps. Muslim Leader of the Yemeni people…,” Envoy: Iran against Riyadh, marking the first anniver- tence.” The war of words between Saudi Ara- another part of the statement said. committed to sary of the Mina incident, during which “The incompetence of the Saudis and bia and Iran has gone much beyond the “In support of the Supreme Leader’s 464 Iranian pilgrims lost their lives. the insecurity imposed by them against hajj row, expanding to a number of re- helpful remarks and guidelines against the JCPOA The rally was also a condemnation the Hajj pilgrims to the House of God in- gional issues, namely disagreements on wickedness of the puppet regime of Saudi of this year Iranian pilgrims’ inability to deed demonstrated that this government what is going on in Syria, Bahrain, and Arabia and Al-Khalifa, we demonstrators attend the hajj ritual after talks between is not qualified to manage the Two Holy Yemen. shout once again our objection, revolution- POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran’s Ambassador Tehran and Riyadh on security concerns Mosques and this reality must be spread “The valiant and insightful nation of ary wrath, and hatred toward the irrespon- deskto the International Atomic Ener- voiced by Tehran broke down in May. sible and anti-human acts of the Saudis…” gy Agency Reza Najafi said the UN nuclear agen- “While commemorating the memory The Iranian demonstrators also vowed cy’s Thursday report did not contain anything new of the sad and heart-wrenching Mina in- Iranians said during a rally staged in Tehran on harsh retaliation if Riyadh fails to reconsider about the country’s nuclear program, describing cident, the great, insightful nation of the Friday, “In support of the Supreme Leader’s its hostile regional policies and show further the document as a confirmation of Tehran’s obser- Islamic revolution will severely condemn helpful remarks and guidelines against the negligence towards the Mina disaster. vance of the JCPOA. such inhumane and brutal acts of the “…If the Saudis continue to shun re- “The agency’s latest report on Iran does not Saudi wicked cursed dynasty…,” read part wickedness of the puppet regime of Saudi Arabia sponsibly for its acts during the terrible contain any new point, and has only confirmed of an statement announced after the rally. and Al-Khalifa, we demonstrators shout once Mina crime and do not attempt to rectify Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA undertakings,” The rally came as an acerbic retort to again our objection, revolutionary wrath, and its hostile and meddlesome acts in other Najafi said on Thursday, hours after the IAEA’s quar- recent remarks by Saudi Arabia’s Grand Islamic territories… they will buried be- terly report on Iran was issued, Tasnim reported. Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh who hatred toward the irresponsible and anti-human neath the revolutionary and sacred rage branded Iranians as non-Muslims, itself acts of the Saudis…” of the world’s Muslims.” I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

http://www.tehrantimes.com/international SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 10,10, 20162016 INTERNATIONAL 3 N. Korea conducts biggest ever nuclear Trump attacks U.S. foreign policy, political press corps test, China censures Pyongyang on state-owned Russian North Korea confirms that it has con- South Korea’s decision to deploy an television network ducted a successful “nuclear warhead advanced U.S. anti-missile system has explosion” test, saying it was meant to also seriously damaged regional strate- The United States Republican presidential candidate Donald counter the United States hostility. gic balance. Trump criticized U.S. foreign policy and the American political “Our nuclear scientists staged a nucle- China’s Foreign Ministry said it was press corps on Thursday during an interview on RT America, ar explosion test on a newly developed “firmly opposed” to the test but called for a state-owned Russian television network. nuclear warhead at the country’s north- the issue to be resolved through six-par- In a wide-ranging interview that aired on Thursday ern nuclear test site,” a TV announcer ty talks. The long-stalled negotiations evening, Trump spoke with journalist Larry King about the said on Friday. process chaired by China brings togeth- presidential race, American intervention in Iraq and the Mid- The confirmation came after South er the two Koreas, Japan, Russia and the dle East, and the potential intrusion by Russian hackers into Korean authorities said they believed United States. Democratic Party databases. North Korea has conducted a fifth nucle- The UN and the West have imposed ar test — its biggest to date — following a raft of sanctions on North Korea, the detection of an “artificial earthquake.” prompting Pyongyang to step up its nu- South Korea’s meteorological agency clear activities. said the magnitude 5.3 quake was de- On Monday, North Korean Lead- tected near North Korea’s Punggye-ri er Kim Jong-un called on the coun- nuclear test site. try’s military to bolster its nuclear capa- “The 10-kiloton blast was nearly twice bilities after ordering the launch of three the fourth nuclear test and slightly less ballistic missiles. than the Hiroshima bombing, which was In January, North Korea said it had measured about 15 kilotons,” said Kim Korean Peninsula, preventing nuclear its nuclear and missile programs, despite successfully detonated a hydrogen Nam-Wook of South Korea’s meteoro- proliferation, and safeguarding peace United Nations sanctions that were tight- bomb, its fourth nuclear test, and vowed logical agency. and stability in Northeast Asia have al- ened in March and have further isolated to build up its nuclear program as deter- Reacting to the development, the ways been China’s firm stance,” the for- the impoverished country. rence against potential aggression from White House said it was assessing the eign ministry spokeswoman stated. South Korean President Park Ge- the U.S. and its regional allies. explosion near North Korea’s nuclear She reiterated Beijing’s commitment un-hye, in Laos after a summit of Asian North Korea says it will not give up test, but stopped short of confirming a to resolving disputes on the Korean leaders, said Kim was showing “maniacal on its nuclear “deterrence” unless Wash- The interview came as Trump faced sustained criticism nuclear test. Peninsula through dialog, calling for recklessness” in completely ignoring the ington ends its hostile policy toward for praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he has Beijing disapproves of latest its Pyongyang to refrain from unilateral world’s call to abandon his pursuit of nu- Pyongyang and dissolves the U.S.-led nuclear test regularly done on the campaign trail — to the discomfort of action that could worsen the situation. clear weapons. command in South Korea. Thousands of many members of his own party, who have distanced them- Meanwhile, China has criticized North “We strongly urge the DPRK side … [to] U.S. President Barack Obama, aboard U.S. soldiers are stationed in South Korea selves from the comments. Korea for its latest nuclear test, urging halt any move that could aggravate the Air Force One on his way home from and Japan. During an NBC presidential forum on Wednesday Pyongyang to resolve issues in the re- situation … and complicate the issue,” the Laos, said the test would be met with “se- Pyongyang is incensed by joint mili- evening, Trump went farther in his praise and said that Putin gion through dialog. Chinese official said, adding, “China will rious consequences”, and held talks with tary drills held in the Korean Peninsula by has been a better leader than President Obama: “Certainly, in “Despite universal opposition from continue to remain committed to solving Park and with Japanese Prime Minister the South and the U.S. as well as their that system, he’s been a leader, far more than our president the international community, the Demo- the relevant issues of the Korean Peninsula Shinzo Abe, the White House said. plan to deploy the THAAD (Terminal has been a leader,” Trump said. Calls for restraint cratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) through dialog and consultation.” High Altitude Area Defense) missile sys- Asked during the RT America interview what has sur- Condemnations conducted its fifth nuclear test,” said Hua But, China’s official Xinhua news tem in the region. prised him most about the political process, Trump unloaded Chunying, China’s Foreign Ministry spokes- Diplomats said the United Nations Se- agency said all parties in the internation- China and Russia have also voiced on the American press. woman, on Friday at a press briefing. curity Council would discuss the test at al community should exercise restraint opposition to the deployment, saying “Well, I think the dishonesty of the media. The media has The Chinese Foreign Ministry official a closed-door meeting on Friday, at the following the test as it is in nobody’s in- the system would threaten security, sta- been unbelievably dishonest,” Trump responded. “I mean said Beijing had “issued a statement and request of the United States, Japan and terest for there to be chaos or war on the bility and peace on the Korean Peninsula they’ll take a statement that you make which is perfect and expressed Chinese government’s stance South Korea. Korean Peninsula. and cannot help denuclearize the vola- they’ll cut it up and chop it up and shorten it or lengthen it of firm opposition.” Under 32-year-old Kim Jong Un, North In a commentary, Xinhua said North tile region. or do something with it.” “Realizing de-nuclearization of the Korea has accelerated the development of Korea’s nuclear test is “not wise,” but (Source: agencies) “And all of a sudden it doesn’t look as good as it did when you actually said it. But there’s tremendous dishonesty with the media. Not all of it, obviously, but tremendous dishon- Turkey conducting ‘largest ever’ Uzbekistan to hold presidential esty,” he said. operations against PKK election on December 4 The Trump campaign recently lifted a ban on various news outlets, including The Washington Post, which he accused of Turkey is conducting the largest military been suspended,” Turkey’s education Uzbekistan will elect a new president family members in the funeral cortege. bias in its coverage. operations in its history against Kurdish ministry said on its official Twitter ac- on December 4 following the death of With no obvious successor, Kari- Trump also dismissed accusations that he doesn’t have a fighters in the southeast of the coun- count on Thursday. long-time Leader Islam Karimov, Reu- mov’s death has triggered an outpour- firm grasp of military issues or a plan to combat the Islamic try, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has The teachers suspended for their al- ters news agency reported. ing of grief, mixed with uncertainty State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group. He said. leged links to the PKK will be able to re- The country’s elections authority about the future. said he has a “very distinct plan” and knocked foreign policy His statement on Thursday came as ceive two thirds of their salaries until the made the announcement on Friday, Unrest would have repercussions for under Obama, Hillary Clinton, and former president George the government suspended thousands end of a formal investigation, according just a day after the Uzbek parliament Russia, the regional power and home W. Bush. of teachers over suspected links to to the state-run Anadolu Agency. named Prime Minister Shavkat Mirzi- to hundreds of thousands of Uzbek “Hillary Clinton with her policies and Barack Obama — the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party Turkey, the United States and the EU yoyev as interim president. migrant workers, and for the United you know, look, we should have never gone into Iraq. Period. (PKK/Partiya Karkerên Kurdistanê) and have branded the PKK a “terrorist or- Under the Uzbek constitution, a States-allied government in Afghani- We should have never gone in. But once we went in, Larry, the army reportedly killed scores of PKK ganization”. presidential election must be held with- stan. we shouldn’t have gotten out the way we got out. And the fighters. The autonomy-seeking group aban- in three months, and Mirziyoyev, who The Kremlin’s top political adviser, way they got out really caused ISIS (ISIL), if you think about Erdogan said in a speech to provin- doned a two-year ceasefire in July, reig- was the official mourner-in-chief at Ka- Yuri Ushakov, said on Saturday that it. We got out in such a horrible, foolish fashion, instead of cial governors in Ankara that the oper- niting a conflict that has claimed more rimov’s funeral, is widely expected to be Moscow expected the political situation leaving some troops behind.” ations targeting civil servants with links than 40,000 lives since 1984. elected. in Uzbekistan to remain stable. When King asked Trump if he believed reports that Rus- to the PKK was a key element of the The government has accused the Karimov died of a stroke last week The Uzbek government has long sian hackers may have targeted Democratic Party databases, fight against the armed group. PKK of a series of attacks in the south- after ruling the resource-rich country been repeatedly criticized for human as part of an effort to influence the American presidential “We will be removing civil servants east of Turkey in recent weeks. for 27 years. Nearly half of the coun- rights abuses, most notoriously in 2005 election, Trump said he did not believe that to be the case. with links to the PKK,” he said. The teachers’ suspensions came try’s 32 million citizens were born after in the city of Andijan, where govern- “I think it’s probably unlikely. I think maybe the Democrats The Turkish military said on Wednes- as Ankara pushes ahead with a purge he came to power. ment forces are accused of killing hun- are putting that out. Who knows? But I think that it’s pretty day that 186 PKK members have been against tens of thousands of sup- Many analysts had anticipated that dreds of demonstrators. unlikely,” he said. “I hope that if they are doing something I killed in the operations conducted in porters of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Karimov would be succeeded by his Former British ambassador to Uz- hope that somebody’s going to be able to find out so they the southeastern district of Cukurca Fethullah Gulen, who is accused by older daughter Gulnara, a business- bekistan, Craig Murray, accused Kari- can end it, because that would not be appropriate.” over the last few days. Turkey of orchestrating an attempted woman and pop star, but she fell from mov’s security forces of executing two King also asked Trump about Russian President Vladimir A total of 11,285 personnel “linked to coup in July. favor two years ago and there was no dissidents by boiling them to death. Putin’s assertion that the hack was a “public service,” even as a separatist-terrorist organization have (Source: Al Jazeera) sign of her on Saturday among the (Source: agencies) he claimed the Russian government was not involved. “I don’t have any opinion on it. I don’t know anything about it. I don’t know who hacked. I’m not sure. You tell me. UN panel blames South Sudan leaders for Juba violence Who hacked? Who did the hacking?” Trump said. Trump’s critics have regularly insinuated that he is over- South Sudanese government forces have acquired two ons ... which has limited the opposition’s ability to mount formed soldiers overran Juba’s Hotel Terrain compound, ly cozy with pro-Russian interests. Trump’s former campaign jet fighters and truckloads of small arms ammunition large-scale operations”. home to the staff of international organizations, and in chairman, Paul Manafort, came under fire last month after he and were seeking to manufacture bullets, United Na- However, the monitors received reports that govern- four hours killed an ethnic Nuer journalist and raped at was named in a Ukrainian corruption investigation that tied tions sanctions monitors said in a confidential report ment troops have made significant, ongoing arms pro- least five foreign aid workers and other staff working at him to a pro-Kremlin political party. Manafort, who has since seen by Reuters news agency. curements, including the likely recent acquisition of two the compound, the monitors said. resigned from the campaign, denied all such connections. The report on arms flows and security threats to L-39 fighter jets. The monitors said that given the number of soldiers Before that, Trump was widely condemned in July when, in South Sudan added that opposition troops have not re- “While the panel has received preliminary reports involved, the number of items stolen and the systematic an off-handed remark, he called on the Russian government ceived any significant arms shipments from abroad. from two sources that the jets were serviced and painted damage inflicted, “this attack was well coordinated and to intervene in the election by releasing thousands of Clin- The monitors also said that armed government ac- in Uganda, the panel has not yet been able to confirm cannot be considered as an opportunistic act of violence ton’s private emails. “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re tors were imposing “debilitating movement restrictions” their origin or if these jets have been purchased or are and robbery”. able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing,” Trump said on United Nations peacekeepers. on loan,” the monitors said. The UN Security Council has long threatened to im- during a press conference at one of his South Florida resorts. They warned that the economy of the world’s newest Two truckloads of ammunition were transferred to the pose an arms embargo on South Sudan after the coun- He added later, “They probably have them. I’d like to have nation had effectively collapsed because of government capital, Juba, from Uganda in June, while late last year try spiraled into civil war in 2013, but veto powers Russia them released.” policies that included buying weapons instead of fund- South Sudanese army chief Paul Malong asked a Lebanese and China are wary that such a move would benefit op- Trump came under fire within minutes of the interview air- ing social services. company to begin developing a small arms ammunition position fighters because it would be harder to monitor ing. Veteran GOP (Grand Old Party) strategist John Weaver, a More than 200,000 people rely on humanitarian as- manufacturing facility in Juba, the monitors said. them than to police the government. vocal anti-Trump Republican, expressed incredulity on social sistance, Morgan added. In the wake of deadly violence in Juba in July, the The Security Council set up a targeted sanctions re- media. The report strengthens the case for an arms em- council said it would discuss an arms embargo if Ban gime for South Sudan in March 2015, then in July black- “Condemning the free, 1st amendment protected Ameri- bargo, a move recommended by the monitors to the reports this month that the government was not coop- listed six generals - three from each side of the conflict can media on Russian owned @RT_com is outrageous, even Security Council in January. UN Secretary-General Ban erating with the deployment of 4,000 more peacekeep- - by subjecting them to an asset freeze and travel ban. by the lowest of Trump standards,” Weaver said in one tweet. Ki-moon has also called for an arms embargo. ers and was obstructing 12,000 UN troops already on A political rivalry between President Salva Kiir, an eth- “I’m just stunned at the insanity of the campaign staff to “There is no evidence to suggest that more weapons the ground. nic Dinka, and opposition leader Riek Machar, a Nuer, even consider, allow a @RT_com interview, given the Russian are required in South Sudan for the government to achieve A UN peacekeeping mission (UNMISS) has been in sparked the civil war. ties already,” Weaver wrote in another tweet. a stable security environment,” the UN monitors said. South Sudan since the country gained independence The pair signed a shaky peace deal a year ago, but The Trump campaign downplayed the interview on Thurs- “Rather, the continued influx of weapons ... contrib- from Sudan in 2011. fighting has continued. Machar fled the country after the day evening, explaining that they did not realize it would be utes to spreading instability and the continuation of the The UN monitors said that in rhetoric and action, violence between their troops erupted in July. broadcast on RT. conflict.” government-affiliated forces “have actively threatened The monitors said in the report - which was request- “Mr. Trump recorded a short interview with Larry King for The report said that while Sudan had provided small the operations and personnel of UNMISS and other UN ed by the Security Council - that “the actions and policies his podcast as a favor to Mr. King. What Larry King does with arms, bullets and logistical support to opposition troops, agencies, and both parties have continued to target hu- of the two major parties” pose the most severe security the interview content is up to him, we have nothing to do they “found no evidence to date that Sudan - or any manitarian workers”. threats to the peace deal and the transitional government. with it,” a Trump spokesperson told The Post. other neighboring country - has provided heavy weap- During the violence in July, between 80 and 100 uni- (Source: Al Jazeera News And Agencies) (Source: The Washington Post) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 10,10, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/economy

JUMP Iran’s SEO, Germany’s France ready to expand banking ties with Iran BaFin sign MOU 1 ECONOMY According to Seif, during the recent visit paid by the Ira- TEHRAN — The visit- They also agreed on formation of a desk nian President Hassan Rouhani to Paris and related negotia- ing head of Iran’s Secu- joint working group to investigate fur- tion on expansion of bilateral banking relations, both sides rities and Exchange Organization (SEO), ther possible areas for cooperation as seek for seizing the proper ground set for development of Shapour Mohammadi, and the president well as easing the implementation of the mutual ties. of German Federal Financial Supervisory signed MOU. In his Tuesday meeting with Rouhani, Bartolone said the French Authority (BaFin), Felix Hufeld, inked a As reported, Mohammadi headed an Ira- National Assembly will back efforts by big French banks for transac- memorandum of understanding (MOU) on nian delegation comprised of senior officials of tions with Iran and also making investment in the country. boosting cooperation, IRIB news reported Iranian capital market to Germany. He also said during the nuclear negotiations the French par- on September 7. BaFin is the financial regulatory author- liament strongly supported the talks and today is seriously push- During this meeting, both sides expressed ity for Germany. It is an independent fed- ing for a full implementation of the agreement by all sides. tendency towards further collaboration es- eral institution with headquarters in Bonn pecially in capital market and hoped that the and Frankfurt and falls under the supervi- penned MOU with Germany, as a member of sion of the Federal Ministry of Finance. It the EU, would pave the path for cooperation supervises about 2,700 banks, 800 finan- of Iranian capital market with the European cial services institutions and over 700 in- NEWS ones. surance undertakings. German economy to be dampened by Brexit next year: economic institute Russian banks race to front of queue to enter Iran’s banking sector

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union would leave its Russian banks are striving to be the first in line after the said Tamara Kasyanova of consulting firm 2K. A source mark on Germany’s economic growth next year, said a lead- partial lifting of sanctions against Iran, Russian newspa- in Russia’s central bank told Izvestiya that it recently held ing economic institute on Thursday. per Izvestiya reported on Wednesday. talks with its Iranian counterpart to discuss cooperation The Berlin-based German Institute for Economic Research In January the U.S. and EU announced the lifting of all in the financial sphere. (DIW) raised its forecast for German growth in 2016 to 1.9 economic and financial sanctions against the Islamic In November last year Russia’s trade representative percent, citing a strong economic performance in the first Republic associated with its nuclear program, enabling in Iran Andrey Lugansky told Rossiyskaya Gazeta that half year. However, the German economy was only expected Tehran to access previously frozen assets, use interna- Russia and Iran are discussing the creation of a joint to expand by 1 percent in 2017. tional financial messaging services such as SWIFT, and clearing bank to enable the two countries to increase “The German economic engine is likely to temporarily fall sell oil and other raw materials to EU countries. their trade. The volume of trade between the two coun- into stuttering,” said the think tank in a report, adding that the Experts in the banking sector told the newspaper that tries was $5 billion in 2015, much of which took place Brexit was likely to slow German foreign trade by the middle while Western banks are waiting for guidance from the through intermediaries such as Cyprus and the UAE, he of 2017, as Britain would import less from Germany and the authorities on their prospects for cooperation with Iran, said. uncertain future relations between Britain and the EU would Russian banks are keen to get a head start. By importing from countries to which Iran exports also lead to restraint in investment. Russian banks do not currently have a presence oil, such as China, South Korea, India and Japan, Rus- “The German economy is likely to get significantly un- in Iran, while a single Iranian bank operates in Rus- sia’s exporters should able to sell the technology Iran dermined in the coming year,” said DIW President Marcel sia, called “Mir Business Bank.” The bank is a subsidiary needs using those currencies rather than the dollar Fratzscher, “The Brexit-vote is creating uncertainty and will of Bank Melli Iran and 70 percent of its customers import and euro, Lugansky explained. While Russian firms are cause many companies to postpone their investments.” and export goods such as grain, timber and food prod- keen to increase trade with Iran, their Western coun- (source: The global Times) ucts between Russia and Iran. terparts still appear fearful of repercussions from the 5+1 countries, the U.S. and EU continue to impose some “It is obvious that the amount of trade between Rus- authorities. sanctions against Iran. sia and Iran is going to increase. It would be expedient In March Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame- In July the U.S. House of Representatives blocked a to find a niche while there isn’t stiff competition from oth- nei told Iranian television that U.S. authorities are drag- deal between Boeing and Iran Air to supply 118 pas- Turkey’s economy records er international organizations,” Aksanov explained. ging their feet on lifting sanctions, and that Iran’s inter- senger planes to replace Iran’s ageing fleet. The move “Our banks can start with servicing bilateral contracts national financial transactions face problems because also prevents a similar deal between Iran Air and French over 3% growth with Iran, similar to Mir Business Bank. Then the volume banks “fear the Americans.” manufacturer Airbus, since its planes use some parts of banking services can be extended, and if there is de- While they have lifted some sanctions following the from Boeing. Turkey’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.1 percent in the mand for them then smaller banks can enter the market,” July 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and the (Source: Sputnik) second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Friday. The figure was slightly short of the median forecast by the Anadolu Agency Finance Desk, which predicted a 3.3 percent expansion in the second quarter. China’s Aug. inflation trends point to stabilizing economy The GDP increased by 3.1 percent compared to the same China’s consumer price inflation slowed ing since March 2012, but a turning point quarter of previous year in the second quarter of 2016 and to its weakest pace in almost a year in Au- could be on the horizon as the industrial reached 33.06 billion Turkish liras ($11.4 billion) at constant gust, pulled down by abating food costs, sector improves on the back of a housing prices, the report said, suggesting the economy had main- although an encouraging moderation in recovery, and commodity prices bounce tained its momentum according to constant prices, which producer price deflation added to grow- globally. excludes inflation effect from prices. ing evidence of a steadying economy. Analysts expect factory prices to turn At current prices, the GDP saw a more pronounced in- Indeed, the broader inflation trends positive by the end of the year, which will crease, rising to $525.9 million Turkish liras ($178.9 billion), shown in Friday’s data confirm recent give a much-needed boost to earnings in which is up 9 percent compared to the same quarter of pre- signs of a more sure-footed recovery in the industrial sector and help ease pres- vious year. the world’s second-biggest economy, sures from debt obligations. The report showed that a seasonal and calendar-adjust- allowing authorities to resist any fresh “Today’s PPI data mirrors the improve- ed GDP increased by 0.3 percent compared to the previous monetary easing as they move to curb ment in industrial profitability,” said ANZ quarter. an unsustainable buildup of credit in the analyst Raymond Yeung in a note to cli- Also, the first quarter of GDP was downgraded 0.1 points financial system. ents. to 4.7 percent from the previously announced 4.8 percent. “The picture is still one of rising price Indeed, this trend was backed up by (Source: Anadolu Agency) pressures, and for that reason I’d be skep- data showing China’s imports rose for the tical of claims this latest drop in inflation is first time in nearly two years in August as going to increase the likelihood of further firms restocked and wholesale inflation monetary easing by the central bank,” expectations rose. Watch out London, said Capital Economics’ China economist The People’s Bank of China has not ad- Julian Evans-Pritchard in Singapore. July, the National Bureau of Statistics said on-year gain in the previous month. justed interest rates since October 2015, Singapore is next in line as “What’s holding them back from fur- on Friday. Importantly, non-food prices showed and analysts don’t expect any short-term best financial hub ther easing is not inflation concerns, its That was the slowest pace of inflation headline inflation remained stable, ris- easing steps as focus remains on reduc- concerns of credit risks.” since October 2015. Analysts polled by ing 1.4 percent, unchanged from July. tion of industrial overcapacity and stem- Singapore is next in line if London loses its status as leading A housing and construction rebound Reuters had expected a 1.7 percent gain. The Statistics bureau data showed a 4.3 ming credit risks. business hub in the world. has boosted industries including steel Consumer inflation has remained well percent year-on-year increase in health- “Senior officials have been reiterating The Asian island nation ranks behind London as the best and coal, and while many sectors contin- below China’s official target of around 3 care costs and a 4.5 percent rise in “other the priority of ‘supply-side structural re- global city, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP said in a new study, ue to struggle with overproduction, do- percent in 2016, despite concerns that se- goods and services” were the main driv- form’ and the role of active fiscal policy based on social and economic data published before the U.K. mestic demand has held up reasonably vere summer flooding, which has disrupt- ers. against the backdrop of capacity reduc- voted to leave the European Union. The Cities of Opportunity well, with trade data on Thursday show- ed public infrastructure and agricultural The producer price index (PPI) tion and an overheating housing market,” Index places Singapore ahead of Paris and Amsterdam, two ing a surprising improvement in imports. production, would ramp up inflationary dropped 0.8 percent in August from a said ANZ’s Yeung. European cities that are seeking to attract foreign businesses The consumer price index (CPI) rose pressures. year earlier, the slowest pace of decline “The possibility for further monetary if they decide to shift jobs out of London. 1.3 percent in August from a year earlier, Food prices were up 1.3 percent in Au- since April 2012. easing has significantly declined.” Superior technology, low taxes and efficient transport and compared with a 1.8 percent increase in gust, compared with a 3.3 percent year- China factory prices have been fall- (Source: Reuters) infrastructure systems helped Singapore to overtake New York and move one notch higher in the rankings since the previous study in 2014, according to PwC. Unlike other surveys that rank financial hubs based on their Air pollution deaths A big bank upgraded Hammond to competitiveness, the PwC index assesses cities on their social and economic health too, measuring indicators such as the ease cost global economy its forecast for the UK boost economy of doing business, demographics and technology readiness. The results show Singapore’s growing business clout, driv- $5tn annually economy en in part by an expanding financial and insurance industry, which makes up about 13 percent of the economy. Premature deaths due to air pollution are costing the Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the latest in a se- Public infrastructure projects and housebuilding Singapore leads its main Asian rival, Hong Kong, in cat- global economy $5.1tn annually, or roughly twice the ries of big banks to raise its forecast for economic will be at the heart of the autumn statement as egories such as ease of doing business, infrastructure and economic output of the UK, with more than half of growth in post-Brexit Britain. The UK won’t slip into the chancellor looks to give the economy a swift health, safety and security. Hong Kong dropped one spot in that burden falling on China and other developing recession in the quarters immediately following the post-Brexit boost and address the nation’s chronic the overall index to ninth, partly due to a decline in the cat- economies in Asia, according to a study. June 23 vote to leave the European Union, as was productivity problem. egory measuring intellectual capital and innovation. The estimates released on Thursday by the initially feared, the bank said. A stimulus package to steady the deteriorating Few cities beat Singapore on taxes. The corporate tax rate of 17 World Bank for the first time put a “welfare cost” The bank’s economists now predict a 1.8% in- economy has been expected since Philip Ham- percent compares with more than 30 percent in France, 35 percent on the toll from both indoor and outdoor air pollu- crease in gross domestic product this year and mond promised a fiscal “reset” after the referen- in the U.S. and an average of 22.8 percent for the 35-member Or- tion and highlight how it has soared over the past 0.6% in 2017, both a bit higher than previously dum. ganization for Economic Co-operation and Development. quarter of a century, as developing economies predicted. This follows data that suggest the UK’s Addressing the House of Lords yesterday, “An analysis of corporate total tax rate, personal rate, and such as China have rapidly industrialised and be- growth prospects rebounded in August after sink- where he announced that the autumn statement tax efficiency shows that Singapore, along with Dubai and come more urban. ing in July. would be on November 23, Mr Hammond set out Hong Kong, have the lowest rates and highest efficiency col- They also illustrate the environmental challenge But this seemingly good news comes at a price. some possible measures. “I would hope that in de- lectively,” PwC said. and economic logic confronting those countries as The bank’s upgrade is actually part of a much signing a new fiscal stimulus, any sensible chancel- NEWS IN BRIEF IN NEWS (Source: Bloomberg) BRIEF IN NEWS they seek to address chronic air pollution. gloomier long-term outlook for the UK. lor would seek to do as much as possible. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 10,10, 20162016 TECHNOLOGY 5 iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Apple IN THE NEWS Lyft and Gett are now fully Watch Series 2 preorders are now live integrated into Google Maps The second weekend of September is There’s no denying that Google Maps is easily the most nearly upon us, and tradition says we popular and powerful mapping solutions out there. The must now gather around the collective service has done nothing but grow and mature over the browser window to show our devotion to years, and while GPS maps and turn-by-turn navigation Apple’s annual iPhone refresh. This time, might not sound like that interesting of a subject, Google we’ll be saying goodbye to more than just has continued to add more and more features to make the $650 — with the purchase of an iPhone 7 service as feature-rich as it possibly can. Earlier this year in or iPhone 7 Plus, you’re bidding farewell March, Google added the ability to see how long and how to the 3.5mm headphone jack and draw- much a ride with Uber would cost you directly within the ing on the courage to brace the future. Maps application on both Android and iOS. Considering Or buying into a near-term dongle night- the ever increasing popu- mare — depends on how you look at it. larity of Uber, this made a While it may seem like quite a few lot of sense. people are sitting this round out in However, Uber is far protest of the audio port, there’s still from the only ride hailing likely very high demand for a new pre- service like this out there. miere Apple product. So if you want While Uber might be one the phone on launch day, you should of the most recognizable be placing an order as soon as you can. names in this field, that Preorders for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus doesn’t mean they hold a monopoly on this indus- went live a few minutes past 3AM ET on Of course, with each year, Apple up- with Apple Care+, which now nets you a plete no-strings-attached deal. T-Mobile try. As of today, users of Friday, Sept. 9th, with shipments start- grades its processor. The new A10 Fu- broken screen repair for only $29, down will simply reimburse you $650 split up over Google Maps will starting ing on September 16th. Both phones sion chip is said to be 40 percent faster from $99. The real perk with the loan op- the course of 24 months, effectively wiping seeing integration for Lyft cars all across the United States. should be available on Apple’s website than last year’s processor, with 50 percent tion, however, is being able to trade in out the cost of the iPhone 7 when bought Lyft riding options will be display under the same main tab, and mobile store app — using the app more graphics performance. Both phones your iPhone after 12 payments and get with the company’s Jump monthly install- but will be sanctioned off in its own subcategory. And, if you is the easier route right now — as well also received a battery upgrade, with the the new one, starting the 24-month cy- ment plan. (If you want to own the phone happen to live in New York City, you will also be able to hail as through the four major US carriers iPhone 7 lasting two hours longer than its cle anew. You can think of it like a two- outright before those 24 months are up, rides with Gett within Google Maps as well. and retailers like Best Buy and Target. predecessor and the iPhone 7 Plus lasting year contract from Apple itself, and it’s you’ll need to pay T-Mobile the outstand- With the new update, Google Maps now has support for 9 Those interested in the Apple Watch one hour longer than the 6S Plus. financed through a loan with Citizens ing balance. So think of it like a contract different ride sharing apps in over 60 countries all across the Series 2, which ships starting Septem- Apple’s pricing scheme for buying One Bank. The program starts at $32.41 under a different name.) Your can also pay world. It’s great to see Google continually at work to make ber 13th, can also place a preorder the two devices from its website hasn’t a month for the cheapest iPhone 7. a little more upfront to get a model with this feature of Maps as robust as possible, and options for through Apple’s store. changed, but consumers now get more If you’re already on the program and more storage or to get the iPhone 7 Plus both Lyft and Gett are now available on the Google Maps Putting aside the controversial stand- storage. (Plus, the company finally killed you’re looking to get the new phone, you instead of the standard model. app for users on Android and iOS starting today. ards change, the new phones are surpris- off its dreaded 16GB model.) So now the have to choose that option on the pay- Sprint has since responded with a (source: Phone Scoop) ingly fresh and come with their fair share base model comes with 32GB for $649. ment screen and schedule an in-store deal of its own. Like T-Mobile’s, Sprint’s of new perks and features. There’s the du- The next highest storage tier is a 128GB, pickup, as Apple must inspect the phone upgrade option lets you pay upfront and al-lens camera on the iPhone 7 Plus with for $749, while the largest is an eye- before replacing it with a new one. Ap- the company will reimburse you $650 superior zoom and a Potrait mode that popping 256GB for $849. For the iPhone ple also offers a loan program without over two years for trading in an iPhone 6 generates a bokeh-inducing blur effect. 7 Plus, the 32GB model costs $769, Apple Care and the annual trade-in, also or later. Yet Sprint will also accept a Sam- Both phones are also now water resistant, while the 128GB model costs $869. The financed through Citizens One, in the sung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. Both AT&T TENAA, Geekbench confirm and each contains a new Taptic Engine in largest iPhone 7 Plus, with 256GB of event you want to pay for an unlocked and Verizon have trade-in deals for new that there is 3GB of RAM place of a traditional home button. That storage, will run you $969. These are all phone in monthly installments. phones, but no stand-out promotions component now simulates a button press contract-free prices. As is usually the case, Apple’s website for the iPhone 7. on the Apple iPhone 7 Plus with the same haptic vibrations you get You can also enroll in the iPhone Up- tends to get bogged down by the count- You’re probably thinking this myriad with hard presses on the Apple Watch grade Program, which charges you a less requests flowing in all at the same collection of purchase options is mind- Unlike most Android manufacturers, Apple doesn’t make a display and the new MacBook trackpad. monthly fee for 24 months and comes time. So it’s always better to try and add numbing and perplexing. Don’t worry, big deal about some of the internal specs found on their a new iPhone to your shopping cart us- you’re not alone. Phone contracts, in- handsets. Battery size is one of those specs, as is RAM. Apple ing the Apple Store mobile app. It’s a reli- stallment plans, and upgrade eligibility doesn’t normally reveal the amount of RAM on the iPhone, able way to bypass the web store rush, requirements create a thorny mess for so it wasn’t until a Geekbench test of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and the app allows you to designate dif- buyers, and making sense of it all can feel surfaced today, along with a TENAA certification of the de- ferent purchase options, like the iPhone like doing your taxes. It’s times like these vice, that we could confirm that the iPhone 7 Plus is the first Upgrade Program or AT&T’s Next install- that consumers are generally better off iPhone ever to sport 3GB of RAM. ment plan. buying an unlocked phone outright, or Throughout the year, there had been rumors that the On that note, there’s some carrier deals through a company with solid customer latest 5.5-inch iPhone phablet would see a 50% hike in to be aware of. T-Mobile announced yester- service. In that sense, buying the new RAM to 3GB. This number can not be compared to the day it would give away the iPhone 7 32GB iPhone straight from Apple is the most amount of RAM used on an Android phone, which ranges for free to any customer who traded in a pain-free route. these days from 2GB to 6GB. Because of the optimization iPhone 6 or a later model. It’s not a com- (Source: theverge) used by Apple with iOS, it takes less RAM for the iPhone to run smoothly. The Apple iPhone 7 continues to carry 2GB of the sweet stuff. The A10 fusion chipset that powers both new iPhone mod- FAA officially warns against The science behind Google’s DeepMind claims els has four cores. The two energy efficient cores used for light using Samsung Galaxy Note exploding phone major milestone in making housekeeping (like checking email) are slower in order to save on battery life. The other two cores are high performance and 7 phones during flights batteries machines talk like humans run 40% faster than the A9. Those are the two cores employed on Geekbench, where the iPhone 7 Plus scored 3233 for the single core test and 5363 for the multi-core test. (Source: GFXBench)

Chrome release 53 arrives with Android Pay support, stability fixes

With all those Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices explod- An exploding phone seems like a freak accident, but Google’s UK artificial intelligence lab, DeepMind, has Google has just announced that a new version of Chrome ing almost on a daily basis, it was just a matter of time the same chemical properties that make batteries work developed a deep neural network that produces is now available for Android users. It’s been a little bit more before the Federal Aviation Administration would take also make them likely to catch fire. Samsung is learning more human-like speech than Google’s previous than a week since the search giant released Chrome 53 on into consideration the banishment of these particular this the hard way, as it becomes the latest company to text-to-speech (TTS) systems. desktops, but Android users can finally experience some of phones from all flights. recall a device — in this case, its new Galaxy Note 7 DeepMind has published a new paper describing the features that were only available on desktops. We reported a few days ago that FAA and the phone — because the batteries could be dangerous. WaveNet, a convolutional neural network it says has Aside from the usual under the hood improvements, Google Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administra- When batteries explode, it’s often the failure of closed the gap between machine-generated and confirmed Chrome release tion were working guidance related to this issue, and manufacturers to make sure no explosion will happen. human speech by 50 percent in both US English and 53 brings support for Android today we’re here to tell you that a warning has al- Exploding batteries can be the consequence of over- Mandarin Chinese. Pay via PaymentRequest API, ready been issued. eager companies pushing technology to the limit. As Not only this, but the network can also seamlessly which should allow users to The entity has just released a short statement in our screens gets bigger and phones more powerful, switch between different voices and generate realis- make smooth and secure which it advises all passengers not to use their Galaxy they need more energy, but most of us are unwilling to tic music fragments. payments online using a cred- Note 7 phones during flights. give up battery life or charging speed. The researchers note that today’s best TTS sys- “In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by We’ve already achieved almost 90 percent of the tems, generally considered to be powered by Goog- it card or Google’s service. Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal maximum battery life theoretically possible from the le, are built on “speech fragments” recorded from The addition of Paymen- Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers lithium-ion battery, according to Lynden Archer, a ma- a single speaker. Those fragments are then recon- tRequest API makes it easier not to turn on or charge these devices on board air- terials scientist at Cornell University, so manufacturers structed to create utterances. to make payments on the craft and not to stow them in any checked baggage.” are pushing the limits more and more to eke out only While this approach, known as concatenative TTS, has web since you won’t have So, if you can’t put them into your checked bag- a little bit more energy. “There’s been a bit of an arms produced natural-sounding speech, it is generally limited to type information related gage and you can’t turn them on either, then you will race where every manufacturer of a smartphone wants to a single voice unless a new database is provided. to billing, shipping or payer. most likely carry the Galaxy Note 7 in your pocket. As to get the highest battery life,” he says. “This trend in Another technique called parametric TTS, which re- Basically, you will be able to check out with a single click if you’re long as it’s turned off, there’s no danger of explosion, the field is producing more and more of a tendency for lies on voice codec synthesizers, may be more flexible, using Chrome on either desktop or mobile phone. so you, and the whole plane, should be safe until the overcharging so all these models of failure are becom- but this hasn’t achieved as natural-sounding speech. But that’s not the only new features introduced in the update. latter lands. ing more commonplace.” WaveNet differs by being trained on raw audio According to Google, the new version of Chrome allows muted From what we understand, FAA hasn’t yet banned Samsung blames the Galaxy Note recall on the fact that, waveform from multiple speakers and then using the videos to start playing without the user having to interact with it. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 from planes, but an official in some devices, two parts of the battery that should not network to model these signals to generate synthetic The only requirement for this to happen is that the video should has already confirmed that the statement issued to- have touched came together. But there are many common utterances. Each sample it creates is fed back into the be marked as muted with the autoplay attribute. day will be updated “as more information becomes ways for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to break, and network to generate another sample. These are the highlights of this new release, but Google also available.” this usually happens because we keep demanding more “As well as yielding more natural-sounding speech, mentioned that the update contains many performance and sta- Basically, this means that the Galaxy Note 7 could from the devices. (Lithium-ion batteries are the type used using raw waveforms means that WaveNet can model bility fixes, which are listed in the Git log for your viewing pleasure. actually be banned from flights if reports about ex- in almost all smartphones and electronics. Engineers use any kind of audio, including music,” DeepMind re- Keep in mind that while the launch announcement has al- ploding units continue to emerge in in the next couple lithium because it’s light and can hold a lot of energy.) searchers note in a blogpost. ready gone live, it might take a few days for the new version of days. Let’s hope Samsung manages to replace all To understand what makes a battery safe, it’s help- WaveNet is also capable of learning the character- of Chrome to show up in Google Play all over the world. If you these faulty devices before any more Galaxy Note 7 ful to know how they work. There are two electrodes, istics of multiple voices, from both male and female can’t wait to take advantage of Android Pay support on your burn and cause damages. or electrical conductors, on opposite sides. speakers, including breathing and mouth movements. smartphone, then make sure to check out for the updated ver- (Sourec: Gizmodo) (Source: theverge) (Source: FT.com) sion in Google Play store. (source: googlechrome) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Nancy Pelosi, trying to choke back panic run,” a Clinton spokesman, Nick Merrill, as the presidential race tightens and con- went semi-ballistic, and told him to “get cern grows over Hillary Clinton’s obvi- a life.” FEATURE ously fragile health, has appealed to Paul The Clinton But the story, which will not go away Ryan’s sense of gallantry. The little lady short of a miraculous recovery from Theresa May, a safe pair of needs a little help. She begs him not to whatever ails the lady, continues to spread “let” his party use anything damaging to from what the Clinton campaign calls hands as prime minister? the Democrats that turns up in emails the “fringes” of the media to the “main- Don’t you believe it? hacked from Democratic email servers. campaign’s plea for stream,” i.e., the big newspapers and the And no talk about Hillary’s health either. television networks eager to carry water By Abi Wilkinson “Defending our democracy,” she said for the Clintons. in a letter to the speaker this week, “is The Clinton campaign, and par- more important than any advantage or ticularly the afflicted candidate herself, hatever we might think of Theresa May’s policy, Republican mercy disadvantage in this election.” The only is surely aware that their pain (in the ideology and vision of Britain, we’re told we should W thing more important than the “sanctity throat as well as in the seat of a pant- at least be grateful that she is competent. In the of our democratic process” are the elec- suit) is similar to the pain of an earlier immediate aftermath of the EU referendum, her sensible, tion prospects of her party. Clinton scandal and how it spread from schoolmarm-esque demeanor contrasted sharply with the Pelosi waxes eloquent in her appeal the “fringes” to the “mainstream” and childish bickering and backstabbing of Michael Gove and Bo- to Mr. Ryan, who sounds unimpressed by became the story of the year and fi- ris Johnson, and the adolescent recklessness of David Cam- an appeal to be nice to please the elites. nally to the impeachment of ol’ Bubba eron and George Osborne. “Democrats and Republicans,” she says, his own self. The vast, right-wing media “must present a united front in the face of conspiracy, indeed. Russia’s attempts to tamper with the will Interest in Hillary’s coughing fits has of the American people.” already spread to doctors who are bet- The “important thing is the content ter qualified than reporters and cam- that was given to the public.” The bigger paign flacks to know what to make of question is how did we come to this pass, it. One prominent neurosurgeon in when an old KGB can offer righteous the nation’s capital, speaking with the commentary on an American election? usual anonymity accorded as profes- Partisan memories are short on the Po- sional privilege, writes to tell me that tomac. Neither Pelosi nor her colleagues he is “pretty sure that she suffers from sounded particularly outraged by the at- pseudo bulbar palsy. These symptoms tempt by Democrats to use the Internal are due to a lesion in the brain stem. Revenue Service to intimidate conserva- Generically, the causes are multiple tives trying to join the debate leading to trauma, neoplasm, stroke, autoimmune When she won the Conservative leadership contest by American elections. With a telephone call issues, infection. In her case the cause default – her strategy being to simply remain quiet while the to his attorney general, President Obama is most likely a venous infarct (stroke) other participants took turns to self-immolate – the nation could have put the heat on the director secondary to her transverse sinus oc- breathed a sigh of relief. She’s not exactly what many of us of the IRS to find the guilty party and get clusion. She now takes coumadin, an would have hoped for, but at least the delicate, thorny task him on his way to prison. Instead, the IRS anti-coagulant. She also has labile af- of Brexit negotiations would be tackled by one of the few gave the guilty party a bonus. fect, inappropriate head bobbing and genuine adults in the room. Speaker Ryan’s office referred Pelosi’s double vision as other symptoms.” But what if, in the midst of the post-referendum fallout request to suspend the First Amend- That’s doctor talk above a pundit’s and general Labour Party chaos, we’ve bestowed an image ment in the name of compassion and as well as Leader Pelosi are well aware particular her coughing episodes. One of pay grade, but it’s hard to argue with the of mature, calm capability on someone who simply doesn’t partisan pity to the National Republican of,” a Republican committee spokesman the fits early this week lasted more than doctor when he says “we should demand deserve it. Watching May at prime minister’s questions, it was Congressional Committee, the party’s said. four minutes, interrupting a conversation an MRI, with and without contrast, and hard to escape the feeling we’ve been a little hasty. campaign arm. “Neither (the congres- Pelosi’s plea with reporters on her campaign plane. repeat this demand every day until this Diplomatically, the performance could be described as sional committee) chairman, Greg Wal- It’s hardly coincidence that Pelosi’s When Andrew Raffery of NBC News re- subject cannot be ignored.” And why not? “disappointing”. She avoided pretty much every question she den, nor the speaker have control over plea for charity and mercy parallels the ported that the “frog in (Mrs.) Clinton’s The lady is only asking us to make her the was asked, instead reaching for a series of weak, pre-written what our independent expenditure unit attempt by the Clinton campaign to stifle throat on Monday was one of the most president of the United States. putdowns. “Even on rolling stock, Labour are a laughing does, which (Democratic counterparts) questions about Hillary’s health, and in aggressive she’s had during her 2016 (Source: The Washington Times) stock!” she recited awkwardly, prompting forced chuckling from the government benches that sounded even more un- convincing than usual. It’s possible that a stronger script and slicker delivery might have made her chosen strategy a suc- Fifteen years later, 9/11 commission director still sees dangers lurking cess. As things were, though, she seemed shifty, uncomfort- On September 11, 2001, Philip Zelikow was enjoying a inely catastrophic scale, though it has organized quite able and out of her depth on important policy issues such as gorgeous sunny day with a crisp, early-fall feel. Like so serious attacks in Europe and the Middle East and Africa. Brexit and housing. many of his fellow Americans, Zelikow’s day would be For all the serious attacks we have had in the United Serious questions shattered by televised reports of hijacked airliners slam- States, these have been done by unbalanced individuals, In a particularly bizarre moment, she answered a seri- ming into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers and the and not by an organization operating intercontinentally ous question from Corbyn about housebuilding by quot- Pentagon. Another crashed in Pennsylvania. with groups of people. ing a sarcastic response the Labour leader had received on “I was as shocked and riveted as all Americans were,” But we are quite vulnerable to a number of attacks. Twitter: “Lewis writes: ‘Does (May) know in a recent poll on said Zelikow, who at the time directed the University of And people in the business have been expecting some who would make a better prime minister, ‘don’t know’ scored Virginia’s Miller Center. serious attacks to be carried out in the United States for higher than Jeremy Corbyn?” she reeled off in her charac- Zelikow was no stranger to issues related to terror- years now. Which is why I support substantial efforts to teristically stilted style. For a politician with a reputation for ism. He knew before the attacks who Osama bin Laden destroy the terrorist group’s safe haven in the Middle being sober and no-nonsense, the move seemed jarringly was, and to a lesser degree, about the al-Qaeda terror East and in Libya. trivial and childish. network. Americans are understandably reluctant to plunge Things went from bad to worse once the individual He began his career as a trial and appellate lawyer, into Middle Eastern wars. But another lesson we learned she’d quoted was identified. As it turns out, Lewis Collins was a diplomat overseas and in Washington, and then with 9/11 is if Americans don’t take the necessary action – who uses the handle @swingaleg – has a fairly colorful served on the National Security Council staff for presi- on a more modest scale, they can face choices that are Twitter history. A few days ago, he responded to a news dent George H.W. Bush. Since leaving government ser- much worse. I think we should be doing more now in story about a racist attack by opining: “Every time a Polish vice in 1991 he taught and directed research programs order to avoid having to do much more later. person is lamped, it will always be considered a Brexit hate at Harvard University and UVA, but maintained his con- So how do we do “more”? crime. Even if they asked for it.” Another time, he mes- nections to Washington. A. You have to become partners with people in the saged the author Elizabeth Day to say “piss off you stupid, Soon enough, he would become deeply involved in region who are going to do most of the fighting. feminist piece of shit”. the aftermath of 9/11 and in the country’s efforts to learn lives, but the essence of futility is that they might want There is no simple answer. Americans have to find I thought the name seemed familiar, and it turns out I too from the experience. At the beginning of 2003, Zelikow to devote their lives to this grand act that is supposed constructive partners in this. Many Muslims really are have had the odd run-in with Lewis. In one particularly de- became executive director of the 9/11 Commission, cre- to give their life meaning, but then get caught en route. trying to build a better world for their children. They are lightful interaction he informed me I was “mentally deficient”. ated by Congress as an independent, bipartisan panel to That is the worst form of futility. having a terrible struggle in their world for this next gen- The account has now been deleted from Twitter, presumably prepare a complete account of the circumstances sur- Hardening the whole system, layer after layer, turns eration about how to reorganize their societies and cope in an attempt to minimize the backlash, but it seems likely the rounding the terrorist attacks, as well as provide recom- out to be really important, even if none of the layers can with the modern world. examples I’ve quoted weren’t isolated incidents. mendations to avoid future attacks. be perfect. Americans have to work each of the layers If we want to avoid radical surgery and avoid the bad Political attention The directorship, which lasted from 2003 to 2004, was and make them the best that you can without sacrificing experiences of the past, we have to get more involved All of which begs the question: why didn’t May bother one of two times Zelikow has taken public service leave their free society, because if we sacrifice our free society, now to head that off. checking just who she was quoting? Given the political at- from the University to return to Washington. From 2005 that really is the terrorists’ victory. While the U.S. has been focused on the Middle tention that has been devoted to social media trolling in to 2007, he served as a deputy to Secretary of State The report has been out 12 years. Were its East, Russia and China have been making various recent months, it seems a fairly stunning oversight. Corbyn Condoleezza Rice. recommendations implemented? moves. How do they factor into U.S. concerns? has been blamed for abusive tweets sent by people claim- Zelikow has also advised the Bill & Melinda Gates A. Most of the recommendations were implemented A. We have a return to real dangers of great power con- ing to back him, despite issuing social media guidelines Foundation’s program in global development, was a reasonably well. A lot of the biggest changes are in strat- flict. The situation has become much worse since 2014. urging supporters to interact politely. In a rhetorical pincer member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board egy and emphasis. Watch out when these groups get But the great power conflicts of the 21st century are move, the very fact he found it necessary to issue such under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, safe havens. Don’t let wasps build wasps’ nests. These not going to be a rerun of the Cold War movie. These guidelines has been presented as evidence of his respon- and currently serves on the Defense Policy Board. are strategy points. are different kind of conflicts. The China of today is not sibility. At UVA, he recently served as a dean leading the Uni- We changed the way agencies work together on the like the Soviet Union of yesterday. Can you imagine what the reaction would have been if versity’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. He is the terrorist threat, creating the National Counterterrorism China is a country with a very uncertain future. And he’d read out a troll’s tweet in parliament. At best, it would White Burkett Miller Professor of History. Center, which actually has worked really well. the Chinese leaders know it, which then creates a lot have been seen as evidence of extreme incompetence. In all Zelikow recently visited with UVA Today to recall his One of the areas where Congress did not act on the more play in: How could this turn out? Because they likelihood, many people would have said that he was actively time leading the 9/11 Commission, and assessed how recommendations is in reforming itself. So the way we don’t know how it’s going to turn out. And it is a really encouraging online abuse. Why, then, should things be any the U.S. response to global threats has evolved since. An manage appropriations for intelligence agencies is still interesting problem. different for May? edited version follows. broken. The way in which we do oversight for homeland By liberal, I don’t mean that word in the way that Though it could be argued that the incident is inconse- Why have a commission to review 9/11? security is still broken; it is fragmented and pulls these Americans tend to think “liberal” means the political left. quential in the grand scheme of things, it’s not like her rep- A. I think it is healthy for organizations and countries agencies in 20 different directions. In its classic meaning, which runs back to people like utation for capability is founded on anything deeper than to conduct such after-action reports, especially if there Can the security apparatus handle modern Thomas Jefferson, “liberal” means we actually believe surface presentation. Post-referendum, we seem to have has been a major national trauma. Not just an inspector threats? in a politics of constant argument in which no one side developed a sort of collective amnesia about May’s career general-type of report, wagging your finger, looking for A. Fundamentally, we have a national security govern- controls it all. It is a world of pluralism, with lots of voices, history. At the time, her tenure as home secretary was widely the government misconduct – though there is that part ment that was built in the 1940s and 1950s, with some add- lots of ethnic groups, different factions, all managed by a regarded as an utter disaster. Her attempts to tackle immi- of it – but more like ‘What really happened here? Why ons in the early 1960s. Eighty to 85 percent of these institu- rule of law. It is a world in which people’s future is deter- gration were both dystopian and cruel and hopelessly inef- did this happen?’ To understand it in a full way and then tions, their DNA is World War II and the early Cold War. mined by merit and not by heredity or party member- fectual according to her own criteria. She missed every tar- prepare a report that could be provided to the American We’re now well into the 21st century. And 9/11 was ship. It is a system where there is free enterprise rather get she ever set herself. When you think about it, it’s hard to people, as well as the recommendations as to how we a wake-up call saying the nature of conflict and security than crony or state capitalism. understand how she’s come to be seen as something of a could avoid this in the future. problems is really different than it was in the middle of What all the foes of the United States have in com- political savior. What did you learn on the commission? the 20th century, but our institutions have not adapted. mon is that they all hate this idea of liberal government, Charitably, you could suggest that her failures, past and A. You learn details really matter. And a lot of pretty They are having trouble keeping up. in different ways for different reasons. Anti-liberalism is present, illustrate how difficult being a frontbench politician complicated, unglamorous, vital stuff can be discovered On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, in 2011, I thought what unites them all. To them, liberalism is weak, divided actually is. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes; and most when you really look through how agencies work. that we had actually knocked the terrorism problem back and permissive. It is tolerant, and they hate its tolerance. of us don’t have the fate of an entire country in our hands. We learned that there is no single fix in the system. to where it was still serious, but was no longer a cata- And what they want is a world that is dominated by their Maybe the elusive quality of consistent political competence What you do to beat the terrorists is to create a system strophic danger. But now the general terrorism problem version of the truth. is actually a myth, and the goal is simply to project the ap- that has barrier after barrier after barrier, and every bar- is much more dangerous than it was in 2011. We should be proud that the United States of America pearance of having your shit together. rier might be overcome under some circumstances, but By 2014, the Islamic State (the terrorist group) had stands for liberal ideals. We are in a quarrelsome political If Theresa May is faking it, perhaps they all are. What a if there are six or eight of these barriers, they will start gotten a substantial geographic safe haven. I believe it season, and sometimes it is a little harder than usual to genuinely terrifying thought. to think the odds of their getting through all of these would like to carry out deadly attacks everywhere in the remember what unites us. But that is it. (Source: The Guardian) doesn’t look so good. They are willing to give up their Western world. It has not yet organized attacks of genu- (Source: UVA Today) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Iran to reach distributed power NEWS Poland’s Lotos may sign generation capacity of 4000MW by 2021 long-term oil supply ECONOMY TEHRAN — Iran plans to in- deal with Iran deskcrease the capacity of power generation by its distributed power stations to Polish refiner Lotos could sign a long-term oil deal with Iran 4000 megawatts (MW) by the end of its Sixth Five- after receiving its first supplies from Iran last month, the dep- Year National Development Plan (2021), according uty head of Lotos said on Thursday. to Arash Kordi, the manning director of Iran’s Pow- Two tankers carrying 2 million barrels of oil from Iran ar- er Generation, Transmission and Distribution Man- rived at the port of Gdansk on the Baltic Sea in mid-August. agement Company known as Tavanir. “After the Iranian oil is refined, we will have detailed results The official put the country’s current distribut- of the analysis, which will confirm whether we will ultimate- ed power generation capacity at 800 MW, Iran’s ly sign a long-term agreement with Iran on oil supplies to Young Journalists Club reported on Thursday. Gdansk,” Marcin Jastrzebski told reporters. Distributed generation is the production of Iran has been ramping up oil production and exports, electricity at or near the point of use, irrespective aiming to regain market share since international sanctions of size, fuel or technology. over its nuclear program were lifted in January. Mentioning that electricity generation by dis- Poland imports most of its oil and gas from Russia, but tributed power stations is economically viable, wants to reduce that dependence. Lotos’ bigger rival PKN Orlen Kordi said that Ministry of Energy will guarantee signed an oil supply deal with Saudi Aramco earlier this year. five-year purchase of the electricity generated by Lotos has said that 25 percent of the oil it refines comes these stations. from sources other than Russia. Also referring to the support of his company (Source: Reuters) to these stations, the official said that Tavanir has assigned an operator to expedite related adminis- trative stages and also allocation of budget to this issue as well as benefitting from the facilities of Na- Iran wants to sell more gas tional Development Fund are being followed up. to Turkey

Mansour Moazami, Iran’s deputy minister of Industry, Mine Iranian oil output stagnates for third month amid OPEC bargaining and Trade, said the country wanted to increase the amount Iran’s steep oil output growth has stalled in Iran became the main stumbling block Big bargain secondary sources data to put everyone on of natural gas they consign to Turkey. Speaking on the natural the past three months, new data showed, to an initiative by OPEC and non-OPEC Iran has repeatedly said it needs to a level playing field, the source added. gas trade between Turkey and Iran on Wednesday, Moazami suggesting Tehran might be struggling to Russia earlier this year to freeze output reach a level of output of at least 4 million “If we could not do that and accept one said the talks about the issue between the two countries are fulfill its plans to raise production to new globally. Tehran said it needed to first re- bpd before it agrees to any deal, but one system - which is to use secondary sourc- only regarding price. highs while demanding to be excluded gain market share lost while it was under OPEC source said on Thursday the latest es - it would complicate things further,” the Noting that the pricing issue in the natural gas trade can from any OPEC deals on supply curbs. sanctions. request from Iran was to set a target as high source said. be solved, Moazami said both parties can agree on it. “We Iran’s oil output soared to 3.64 million OPEC’s largest producer Saudi Ara- as 4.2-4.3 million bpd. However, it might be a tough task as want to increase the amount of natural gas we send to our barrels per day in June from an average of bia insisted all nations should join and the The difference between requested lev- those figures show Iran has already re- neighbor, friend and fellow country Turkey,” Moazami said, 2.84 million bpd in 2015 following the eas- freeze deal collapsed in April. els and current production would amount turned to pre-sanctions output levels, suggesting that this problem will be solved over negotiations ing of Western sanctions on Tehran in Janu- As Russia and Saudi Arabia are try- to over 0.5 million bpd or half a percent of pumping today as much as it was pumping and therefore the amount of natural gas Iran sends to Turkey ary, adding to a global crude glut which has ing to revive the effort to prop up prices global oil consumption. back in late 2011. will increase. slashed oil prices. again, Iran has signaled it was more will- And even if Iran were unable to pro- That chimes with estimates from the In- Stressing that Iran could not increase its oil production But since June, output has stagnated ing to cooperate when OPEC and non- duce it immediately, it would give Tehran ternational Energy Agency which believes while sanctions were implemented, Moazami said Iran lost and reached just 3.63 million bpd in Au- OPEC producers meet in Algiers on Sept. an upper hand in dialogue with OPEC in Iran’s production capacity is very close to its market share during that time period and therefore the gust, according to fresh OPEC data based 26-28. But it stopped short of saying it the future - if and when Iran manages to what it is already producing. country wants to use all of its rights following the lifting of on secondary sources, which include con- would join the freeze. bring onboard global oil companies to help For some in OPEC, the issue is settled. sanctions. “Our usual customers want to buy larger amounts sultants and industry media, and seen by “This (production levels) is a million-dollar it develop its massive oil fields. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said of oil from us,” Moazami said. “We have good customers, and Reuters. Iran also told OPEC it produced question,” said a source familiar with Iranian Meanwhile, Persian Gulf producers led on Monday Iran’s production has already we started holding talks in order to increase the oil export 3.63 million bpd in August, according to an thinking. “The shuttle diplomacy is going on to by Saudi Arabia are insisting that for any reached pre-sanctions levels. right after the sanctions were lifted.” OPEC source. clear which level is considered an aim for Iran.” deal OPEC members should stick to OPEC’s (Source: Reuters) (Source: Daily Sabah) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

8 INTERNATIONAL SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 10,10, 20162016 http://www.tehrantimes.com The real cost of illegal immigration By Peter Morici In some measure, U.S. immigration poli- assistance to the poorest Americans. islation or simply refusing to deport illegal cies reflect these realities — offering speed- Unfortunately, these problems have immigrants — has become so appealing Illegal immigration increases income ine- ier entry to immigrants who possess critical been left to fester and have become an elec- because a growing number of voters trace quality and corrupts our democracy. skills — but mostly those don’t. tion year wedge issue along class and ethnic their heritage to the same Latin American No trained economist can deny that since Genuine consideration lines. and Asian counties that send us most illegal the founding of the republic to the present Family reunification visas give little genu- Americans with degrees from prestigious immigrants. They often have relatives and day, immigrants — mostly legal but some ine consideration to education and skill lev- universities and high school graduates with close acquaintances who live in fear of de- not — have contributed mightily to our dy- els of applicants, but at the top of the list advanced technical training are doing quite portation. namic economy. has been the failure of both the Bush and well in our new economy. Hillary Clinton’s strategy is simple. By Farmers and skilled craftsmen from Eu- Obama administrations to enforce our bor- Just as they enjoy inexpensive imports promising some form of amnesty either rope helped settle the West and power the ders and deport illegal immigrants. they can purchase at Wal-Mart — and are by creating opportunities for illegal im- industrial revolution. Employers in labor-intensive manufac- disinclined to consider whether those are migrants to gain legal status or through Today, scientists and engineers from turing activities like meat packing and food sent here thanks to illegal foreign govern- permanent, blanket non-enforcement of abroad strengthen our universities, re- processing, construction, hotels and restau- ment subsidies or manipulated curren- U.S. deportation laws — she calculates search laboratories and capacity to gener- rants simply would have to pay workers a cies — they look the other way when the she will gain enough votes among Hispan- ate new knowledge with significant com- lot more if the supply of low-skilled workers cleaning services, painting contractors and An abstract fact ics, Asians and prosperous white Ameri- mercial potential. was limited to native-born Americans and limousine companies arrive at their homes It’s an abstract fact that the economy can cans who prefer to turn a blind eye to the However, when the nation is flooded legal immigrants. And it is doubtful many of and businesses with inexpensive and often no longer get along without many of the il- plight of less fortunate Americans to lock with immigrants in skill categories without those enterprises would go out of business exploited immigrant labor to relieve them legal immigrants now firmly entrenched in up the election. genuine shortages — shortages where, if all employers were required to play by the of chores or facilitate their work. important sectors of the economy, but tacit Donald Trump’s disturbing rhetoric for example, employers simply cannot find rules and pay a bit more. This is fundamentally unfair and exploit- approval of lax immigration enforcement in about immigrants and making Mexico pay enough qualified applicants or the wages It is silly to deny that the influx of nearly ive, for example, to the nearly 7 million men our daily lives is no different than purchas- for a wall along our southern border not- they would have to pay are too high to 11 million illegal immigrants — mostly low- between the ages of 25 and 54 unemployed ing fenced or stolen goods. It decays our withstanding, his positions that we strictly keep their doors open — illegal immigration skilled adults and their children — strain and too discouraged to look for a job, and respect for the law and our compassion for enforce our borders and not grant legal sta- drives down wages and increases unem- resources in public schools and for other so- the millions more lower-skilled Americans less fortunate Americans. tus to illegal immigrants already here is re- ployment, especially for America’s lowest- cial services. And this most harshly affects stuck in jobs whose wages don’t provide a Addressing the problem by granting am- ally a voice for common fairness. paid workers. the quality and availability of education and decent living. nesty — either explicitly through new leg- (Source: The Washington Times)

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likelihood that a pregnant mother will suf- By Melissa Breye fer from the blood pressure condition Blood is blood, right? Well, yes and no. called pre-eclampsia. Human blood is made of the same basic One intriguing blood type study pub- elements, but within that realm there are lished in the journal Neurology found that distinctions that account for four differ- those with type AB blood were 82 percent ent blood types (further dinstinguished more likely to have cognitive difficulties by negative and positive). What makes — specifically in areas like memory recall, the four types of blood groups different language and attention — than people is their antigens — the immune defense with other blood types. The researchers systems — on the surface of the red suspect that the clotting protein known as blood cells. coagulation factor VIII is to blame. “Since In 1930, a Japanese professor by the factor VIII levels are closely linked to name of Tokeji Furukawa published a blood type, this may be one causal con- paper claiming that the individual blood nection between blood type and cogni- types — A, B, AB and O — reflected the tive impairment,” said study author Mary Cushman. personalities of those who possessed Used since the time of Cleopatra, rose water is thought to When it comes to ketsueki-gata, if them. Since then, blood type categoriza- help with everything from stress to allergies. Besides the pret- you have type AB blood you’re cool, tion, “ketsueki-gata,” has become firmly ty name, drinking it has some surprising benefits: controlled, rational and adaptable … and entrenched in Japanese culture. Much like Hydrates the skin from the inside critical, indecisive, forgetful and irrespon- astrological horoscopes, Japanese tel- Has anti-aging properties sible. evision and newspapers offer blood type A mood enhancer If you have blood type O horoscopes, and books that detail the have type A blood, you’re more likely to red blood cells to those with types B and Relieves digestion troubles like bloating, upset tummy If you fall into the O blood group, you link between blood type and personality have higher levels of the stress hormone AB blood. and constipation have neither A nor B antigens on your are perpetual bestsellers. There are even cortisol in your body, according the Na- Those with type B have an 11 percent Helps heal colds, flu and sore throats red cells, but both A and B antibodies in matchmakers who specialize in finding tional Institutes of Health. There are a increase in risk of heart disease over those Has a bronchodilator effect and helps with respiratory illness your plasma. O positive is the most com- future spouse based on blood types. But number of health risks that are associated with type O. A study at Harvard University Calms nerves when feeling frazzled mon blood type; O negative is the univer- much like astrology, a scientific correlation with type A blood, such as a 20 percent found that women with AB or B blood Relieves fluid retention and inflammation sal donor type, meaning those with this between blood type and personality re- higher chance of developing stomach have a raised risk of developing ovarian Gets rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema blood type can donate red blood cells to mains unproven. cancer compared to types O and B, and a cancer, but if you have type B, it’s not all Good for hair by stabilizing the hair pH balance anybody. That said, there’s been plenty of re- 5 percent increased risk for heart disease bad news. Those with type B blood have A great cleanser aids in removing oil and dirt accumu- For those with type O, it’s a mixed bag. search detailing how blood types can compared to those with type O. up to 50,000 times the number of strains lated in clogged pores If you have type O, you are more likely to reveal patterns of personal health — In addition, if you have type A blood, of friendly bacteria than people with ei- Helps reduce the redness of irritated skin get ulcers — and believe it or not, to rup- and that’s fascinating in and of itself. It’s you are at higher risk for several types of ther type A or O blood, which means all Good for cooking thought that different blood types may cancer, such as some forms of pancreatic kinds of good things. ture your Achilles tendons. You are also protect us from different diseases; sci- cancer and leukemia; according to the And in terms of ketsueki-gata? You at higher risk of cholera. The good news entists have been finding links between BBC, you are also more prone to smallpox can be proud of your passion, active na- is that people with type O blood are at a blood types and illness since the middle infections and severe malaria. Ironically, ture, creativity and strength. On the other lower risk for pancreatic cancer and face of the 20th century. With that in mind, those with type A also have been found hand, you’re also selfish, irresponsible, a lower risk of dying from malaria than NEWS here’s what the science has to say about to be less magnetic to mosquitoes — so unforgiving and erratic. people with other blood groups; that Second Intl. Conference your blood type. And for fun, we’ve there’s reason to rejoice! If you have blood type AB said, if you have type O, you are twice as thrown in a little ketsueki-gata as well. According to ketsueki-gata, if you Those with AB blood have both A and likely to be a mosquito magnet as those on Epilepsy wraps up in If you have blood type A have blood type A, you have some great B antigens on red cells, but neither A nor with type A blood. Type A only has A antigens on red cells traits. You are earnest, creative, sensible, B antibody in the plasma. If you have AB If you have type O blood, ketsueki- Mashhad and B antibodies in the plasma; if you reserved, patient and responsible (even if positive blood, you are universal plasma gata suggests that you are confident, self- determined, strong-willed and intuitive; MEDICINE TEHRAN — The 2nd International Confer- have type A blood, you can donate red you are also stubborn and tense). donor. desk blood cells to types A and AB. If you have blood type B People with type AB have been found unfortunately, you are also self-centered, ence on Epilepsy ended on Friday in Razavi The makeup of a person’s antigens on If you have type B blood, you only to have a 23 percent increased risk of cold, unpredictable and potentially a Hospital in Mashhad, eastern Iran, in a push to share the lat- red blood cells can determine how much have the B antigens on red cells and A heart disease over those with type O workaholic. est diagnostic and therapeutic findings on the disease. of a certain hormone gets released. If you antibodies in the plasma; you can donate blood. Having AB blood may double the (Source: mnn.com) Among the objectives of the event were to exchange the latest findings in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, of- fer training and diagnostic workshops as well as assess the physical and psychological needs of patients with epilepsy What to eat before and after a workout along with their families, according to IRNA. To maintain your energy without overdoing the calories, here’s what to put on the menu In the three-day conference, which commenced on September 7, around 700 national and international specialists from Germany, By Sari Harrar yogurt, a 100-calorie package of almonds, or a piece of the Netherlands, and Canada, to name a few, were present. low-fat string cheese—is sufficient to fuel you through a Feeling wiped out or starving after a trip to the gym or 30 to 45-minute class or routine. a jog in the park? Start by taking a closer look at what If cardio activity is on your workout menu, for healthy you eat and drink beforehand, suggests sports nutrition eating and exercise, complex carbs are an ideal ener- expert Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., R.D., an assistant professor gy source. Good options for an hour of brisk walking Ways to prevent college in Nutrition and Exercise Science at Central Washington or cycling include a small box of raisins, which contains weight gain University in Ellensburg, Washington. Healthy eating and about two tablespoons; a small banana; or one slice of exercise go hand in hand, and it’s important to make the bread with a very thin spread of peanut butter. “These Although most first-year college students don’t gain the right food choices both before and after. are small, won’t upset you’re stomach if you’re jostling “freshman 15,” research does show that almost two-thirds So, for healthy eating and exercise, what should you it up and down as you do in aerobics, and aren’t calorie pack on some pounds—typically about 7.5 pounds. And have, and when? “A lot of people assume they have to hogs either,” says Bonci. If you prefer a protein bar, limit those numbers, like student loan debt, grow over the four eat like Michael Phelps and for most of us, that’s not yourself to half a bar—with a max of 150 calories. Save years of college: On average men add on about 13 pounds; women, about 9 pounds. true,” says Leslie Bonci, R.D., C.S.S.B., owner of Active Eat- the rest of the bar for afterward. not ravenous a couple of hours later,” says Bonci. Such Use these tips to help keep the pounds off ing Advice, which offers nutritional counseling to both And if even these small amounts of food bother your snacks also launch a recovery process—the replenishing Eat breakfast professional athletes and regular folks. “But if you’re go- stomach during a workout, consider a pre-exercise liquid of carbohydrate (glycogen) stores and rebuilding muscle It’s important to eat three meals a day, especially since ing to be exercising fairly vigorously for about an hour, snack like a low-fat smoothie (eight ounces at most) or a that can break down during most kinds of exercise (the people who skip breakfast are at increased risk for being and you haven’t eaten for about four hours, don’t do it glass of milk. These are usually easier to digest and leave exception is strength-training, which builds muscle). overweight, says Joan Salge Blake, R.D., spokeswoman for on an empty stomach. And you want a little something the stomach faster than solid food. For healthy eating and exercise, a small amount of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and clinical associate post exercise too.” After a workout protein, like a tablespoon of nut butter spread on ap- professor at Boston University. If you don’t like eating break- Before a workout You may have read that a combination of protein and ple slices, makes a good after-exercise nosh—the ap- fast in the dining hall, stock a small refrigerator in your dorm Contrary to what you may have heard, it’s fine to have carbs soon after a workout has special benefits for build- ple’s fiber helps to fill you up and nut butters provide room with skim milk or low-fat yogurt to put over a quick your breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the hour or two be- ing muscle and replacing fuel stores inside muscle cells. satiating proteins and healthy fats. Other good options: bowl of whole grain cereal (bonus: add in some blueberries fore your workout, though some people find that a large But for the average exerciser, says Pritchett, “As long as a 10-ounce bottle of low-fat flavored milk will help satisfy or bananas) before class in the morning. meal can cause digestive upset during physical activity. you’re fueling well throughout the day and getting ad- hunger and quench thirst. And if you prefer something Avoid sugary drinks Which is why a snack that combines fiber-rich carbs equate protein throughout the day, the timing of protein plant-based, try a 100-calorie container of hummus with Energy drinks might keep you awake in your morning class- and protein 30 to 60 minutes ahead of a workout is your intake (for building stronger muscles) is not crucial,” she a few whole grain crackers. es, but soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks account for more best bet. Keep it small, between 150 and 200 calories. says. And only athletes who work out twice a day need to If you’re trying to cut calories, and you’re a lunch- than a third of the added sugars many of us consume each “There’s no reason for 400 calories of anything before focus on protein- and carb-heavy “recovery foods” such time exerciser, you can also eat half of your midday meal day—and they cause you to crash. So opt for water instead. Too exercise,” says Bonci. as protein shakes. before you hit the gym and save the rest for afterward. boring? Add a slice of lemon or cucumber from the salad bar. Your snack choice should depend on the kind of ex- But it’s still smart for recreational exercisers to nib- This way, you’re not adding any additional calories to Don’t overdo it at the buffet ercise you’re planning to do. For strength-training, for ble on an appetizer-sized snack within an hour after a your day. Resist the urge to pile on everything as you go down the example, a bit of protein—six ounces of low-fat Greek workout session. “It helps curb your appetite so you’re (Source: consumerreports.org) buffet line. Instead, fill at least half your plate with vegetables and fruit and use the My Plate icon from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a guide, Blake says. Can’t resist the pizza? What causes bedwetting? Top it with vegetables and eat a salad with it. Better yet, Blake While bedwetting can be a symptom of starts up after the child has been dry What causes secondary bedwetting? in the nervous system, or injury or dis- recommends starting with a salad and vegetable soup when an underlying disease, a large majority at night for a significant period of Urinary tract infection: The resulting ease of the nervous system, can upset you get into the dining hall and then getting up a second of children who wet the bed have no un- time, at least 6 months. bladder irritation can cause pain or irri- the delicate neurological balance that time for your next course—if you’re still hungry. derlying sickness that explains their bed- What causes primary bedwetting? tation with urination, a stronger urge to controls urination. Exercise wetting. In fact, an underlying condition The cause is likely due to one or a urinate (urgency), and frequent urination Emotional problems: A stressful home After your classes are over, squeeze in some exercise by is identified in only about 1% of children combination of the following: (frequency). Urinary tract infections in life, as in a home where the parents are in taking a brisk walk around campus, signing up for a gym who routinely wet the bed. The child cannot yet hold urine for children may indicate another problem, conflict, sometimes causes children to wet class for credit like tennis, or getting involved with intramural That does not mean that the child who the entire night. such as an anatomical abnormality. the bed. Major changes, such as starting sports like broom ball or Ultimate Frisbee. wets the bed can control it or is doing it The child does not waken when his Diabetes: People with diabetes have school, a new baby, or moving to a new Skip the unhealthy snacks on purpose. Children who wet are not or her bladder is full. a high level of sugar in their blood. The home, are other stresses that can also When it’s late at night and you get hungry, you might have lazy, willful, or disobedient. Bedwetting is The child produces a large amount body increases urine output to try to get cause bedwetting. Children who are be- the urge to eat a quick snack—but make sure it’s a healthy most often a developmental issue. of urine during the evening and night rid of the sugar. Having to urinate fre- ing physically or sexually abused some- one. Campuses these days are filled with small shops where Types of bedwetting hours. quently is a common symptom of diabe- times begin bedwetting. you can load up on unhealthy snacks. Instead, heat up a There are 2 types of bedwetting: The child has poor daytime toilet tes. Is bedwetting inherited? 100-calorie bag of popcorn in your microwave or a com- primary and secondary. Primary habits. Many children habitually ignore Structural or anatomical abnormal- Bedwetting does tend to run in fami- munity microwave in a common area. “It’s a neat, efficient, means bedwetting that has been on- the urge to urinate and put off urinating ity: An abnormality in the organs, mus- lies. Many children who wet the bed yummy way to get whole grains,” Blake says. For quick snacks going since early childhood without a as long as they possibly can. Parents usu- cles, or nerves involved in urination can have a parent who did too. Most of in-between meals, skip the instant mac-and-cheese and po- break. A child with primary bedwet- ally are familiar with the leg crossing, face cause incontinence or other urinary these children stop bedwetting on their tato chips, and instead pick up low fat string cheese, chopped ting has never been dry at night for straining, squirming, squatting, and groin problems that could show up as bed- own at about the same age their par- vegetables, and dips like hummus and salsa. (The snack sug- any significant length of time. Sec- holding that children use to hold back wetting. ent did. gestions also apply to late-night munching!) ondary bedwetting is bedwetting that urine. Neurological problems: Abnormalities (Source: webmd.com) (Source: consumerreports.org) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 ANALYSIS SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 110,0, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/international

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O’Brien was appointed by war needed to stop, that “airstrikes and ran- Ban Ki-Moon as the UN humanitarian chief on dom shelling of civilian areas violate cardinal 9 March, 2015; 17 days later, Yemen came un- rules of international humanitarian law and der heavy airstrikes by Saudi Arabia’s bomb- and UN’s shouts into an constitute unlawful conduit of hostilities”, but ing campaign, which is backed by the United the majority of the world, or at least that part States and includes eight other Arab countries: of the world that contributes the most to Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qa- the narratives of current developments, still tar, Sudan, and United Arab Emirates. chose to turn a blind eye to this humanitarian Saudi Arabia was much aggrieved after disaster unfolding in Yemen. Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement took empty room “I think you will find that no one would ever state matters into their own hands and forced accuse me of not shouting about the humani- the U.S. and Saudi-backed puppet-president tarian needs in Yemen,” O’Brien said during his Abde Rabbo Mansour Hadi to resign and es- press conference in Tehran. “I have often felt I cape the country. Perhaps afraid of the spread have been shouting into an empty room, as- of revolutionary ideologies to their own des- sessing the political views of both sides of a potic regimes, and under the pretext of de- very nasty conflict, which has left 80 per cent fending the ‘legitimate government of Yemen’, of the Yemenis in some form of humanitarian Saudi Arabia and its Persian Gulf Arab states need.” formed a coalition, without so much as a UN “Of the 21 million people in Yemen who mandate, to restore Hadi – who had already have some form of need, there are about 5 lost his legitimacy for fleeing and being sought million that we are reaching with essential, life- as a fugitive from justice – to power; a move saving services and we have managed to mo- that soon proved to be impossible as more bilize some funds,” he said. “I have been put- and more people in Yemen, even those who ting very strong UN leadership to make sure did not side with the Houthis, started to re- that the world knows how much we need that ject Hadi as legitimate ruler, as he was the one humanitarian relief in Yemen.” who breached the sovereignty of the country The UN official welcomed the opportunity by allowing external intervention and brought to talk about Yemen, as this would be further the country to the brink of disintegration and coverage of the humanitarian needs in the war- destruction. But none of these have deterred torn country, but he cautiously reminded that Saudi Arabia from pursuing its bombing cam- he tried not to get involved into politics while paign in Yemen. And the reports by Human trying to mobilize as many humanitarian ser- Rights organizations across the world on the vices as he could for the Yemenis. war crimes committed by the Saudi coalition, “It is vital for my duty to observe impartiality, including child killing, attacks on hospitals and independent and neutrality in all humanitarian schools, and destruction of the country’s in- missions in the UN and across all other hu- frastructures, have not managed to rally the manitarian partners and to make sure we iden- world, particularly the Western side, against arms deals to Saudi Arabia, worth billions of Britain, and the civilians’ lives continue to be tify the needs, and the means by which those Saudi’s unjustifiable aggression. Why is that? dollars and used to slaughter innocent civilians. UN humanitarian endangered by the coalition attacks that are needs can be met,” he stressed. Western media’s silence on Yemen’s crisis They are also very adamant in giving copious chief in Tehran: “UN is a blatant violation of human rights and inter- Due to this very same concept of impar- “In just five months, the country is crumbling coverage of the Syrian crisis, where the U.S., UK reaching about 5 million national laws. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues tiality, perhaps, and his reluctance to touch into a ‘Syria-level crisis’,” said the International and France are pushing for a regime change to refuse joining the 119 countries in banning upon politics, the UN humanitarian chief re- Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) about the for strategic reasons, but Yemen still remains of the 21 million people cluster bombs, having the audacity to defend frains from pointing out the absurdity of the fast deteriorating state of Yemen. Yet, not much a muted case, because the Western media are in Yemen with life- them as having “demonstrated military util- war that has been waged against Yemen un- has been covered by Western media outlets, reluctant to expose the complicity of the U.S. saving services.” ity [and] their elimination from U.S. stockpiles der unjustifiable and selfish pretexts of Saudi not to the scope of the coverage of the Syr- and UK in the deaths of thousands of people would put the lives of its soldiers and those of Arabia. In fact, in the same address to the Se- ian war, which makes one wonder whether the in Yemen, and to prevent the flow of Saudis’ its coalition partners at risk.” curity Council on 3 March, there is not even international community is still unconvinced dollars that funnel through the Western banks. spared, access to medical treatment, food Right behind the U.S. in arms dealers’ circle, one single mention of Saudi Arabia as the about the catastrophic scale of this humanitar- UN blacklists Saudi-led coalition for killing and water is compromised, and the Western is the United Kingdom, which, according to a country responsible for all the carnage that ian tragedy, or whether they are reluctant to children in Yemen, later removes it under pres- media chooses to remain remorselessly silent recent report published by the Independent on has been going on in Yemen for a year and a report on atrocities that would expose their sure on Yemen’s suffering. Sep. 5, has sold a full two-thirds of its weapons half. He mentions ‘Coalition’ three times, but respective countries’ complicity or undermine The Human Rights Watch in its reporting U.S., UK complicit in Saudi’s bombing cam- since 2010 to Middle Eastern countries. Mean- does not make any reference to the coun- their false narratives about the crisis. on violations by the Saudi-Led Coalition in paign in Yemen while, statistics collated by UK Trade and Invest- tries responsible for the airstrikes, either di- There is no questioning the powerful role of Yemen, documented indiscriminate or dis- In the latest atrocity in Yemen, Saudi Arabia ment, a government body that promotes Brit- rectly or indirectly, and in a way, his omis- mass media in construction of public opinion proportionate Saudi-led airstrikes that killed used internationally-banned cluster bombs in ish exports abroad, show the UK has sold more sion falls in line with the purposeful silence and social change, and amid this, key opinion and maimed children in Yemen. Six such un- its air assaults against the impoverished coun- arms than Russia, China, or France on average of Western media outlets which are careful leaders have been created, on which many lawful coalition attacks in early 2016 killed try, dropping them on several areas in the over the last 10 years. not to draw too much negative attention to twelve children. In another airstrike, a bomb district of Baqem in the northern province of Despite urgent calls on the British govern- UN Chief removes dropped by coalition aircraft on the Mas- Sa’ada on 4 August. ment to stop the sales of weapons to repres- The UK has sold a Saudi-led coalition from taba market in March 2016 may have killed sive, invasive regimes such as Saudi Arabia, full two-thirds of its 10 Houthi fighters but also killed 97 civilians, British Foreign secretary Boris Johnson in a the blacklist of child including 25 children. The report cites other statement on Sep. 5 defended UK arms sales weapons since 2010 killers under ‘undue’ attacks that killed more civilians than fighters, to Riyadh, saying the Saudi-led bombing to Middle Eastern financial pressure and among the civilians killed in airstrikes campaign in Yemen is not “in clear breach” countries. there have been at least 10 children. There of international humanitarian law. The Gov- is no denying the evidence, the astonishing ernment also said that it has not seen evi- people around the world rely to get their facts. bulk of which finally forced the UN Chief Ban dence of Saudi war crimes. Perhaps someone the country that is supplying the U.S. and the When the body of three-year-old Syrian Aylan Ki-Moon to publish a report on June 3 cov- needs to refer British officials to the reports UK with billions of dollars for arms deals; the Kurdi washed up on a Turkish beach a year ago, ering the period from January to December of Human Rights Watch on Saudi atrocities same bloodstained dollar bills that managed it was the social media that managed to draw 2015, which documented the beginning of in Yemen? to get Saudi Arabia off the UN blacklist of the world’s attention to the dire and perilous air strikes by the U.S.-backed, Saudi-led coa- But as Andrew Smith of Campaign Against child killers. situation of Syrian refugees, galvanize public lition in Yemen on 26 March 2015. According Arms Trade once told The Independent, Saudi “You will see from my public records my opinion, and by creating widespread sympa- to the report, intensive aerial bombardment Arabia and other Arab regimes “aren’t just very firm presentations to the Security Coun- thy for the humanitarian crisis, they managed took a devastating toll on the civilian popu- buying weapons, they’re also buying political cil as well as the UN Secretary General Mr. to put pressure on European governments to lation and ‘grave violations against children support and legitimacy. How likely is the UK Ban who made a pre-statement that further be more accepting of the immigrants. By all increased dramatically as a result of the es- to act against human rights violations in these investigation was required in order to be accounts, the same trend was expected in re- calating conflict.’ The report listed the Saudi countries when it is also profiting from them?” clear whether there was a justification or not gard to Yemen’s crisis, with its staggering death Arabia-led coalition for killing and maiming The world needs to know what is happening for the inclusion of any kind of allegations toll of at least 4500 civilians and 6,711 others and attacks on schools and hospitals, main- in Yemen about the children’s deaths, which we take wounded, according to the Office of the High taining that 60 per cent of child casualties The UN humanitarian chief’s presence at a with the utmost seriousness,” O’Brien was Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). In- (death of 510 children and 667 more injuries) press conference on Sep. 5 in Tehran provided once again careful not to even mention the ternational Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were attributed to Saudi Arabia. the perfect opportunity to draw the attention name of Saudi Arabia against which those and the World Food Program also announced But the UN soon announced the removal of the media, and subsequently the general ‘allegations’ were leveled. that Yemen is on the brink of cataclysmic fam- of Saudi-led coalition from the child’s rights public around the world, to the pressing mat- “The investigation is still ongoing, and we ine, with over 50 percent of the 24 million blacklist, after giving in to political manipu- ter of Yemen’s crisis and the Yemenis’ growing will come to see how that materializes,” he con- population at immediate risk. Yet, there is a lation by the Riyadh regime which threat- O’Brien: “I have been humanitarian needs. cluded. While we wait to see how the inves- deafening silence from Western media outlets, ened the international organization with shouting into an Asking him about Iran and the UN’s cooper- tigations of the UN would materialize, attacks which could have been a tremendous help to de-funding several UN programs. Ban said ation in regard to Yemen, Mr. O’Brien referred on schools, hospitals and residential areas in force the Saudi-led coalition to abandon its he removed Saudi Arabia from the report empty room about to Saudi Arabia’s blockade of humanitarian aid Yemen continue. The country, already one of campaign under international pressure and under ‘undue’ financial pressure, adding the the humanitarian delivery to Yemen – albeit, without a direct the poorest in the Middle East, has been dealt thus, alleviate the sufferings of the Yemenis, but decision was ‘one of the most painful and catastrophe in Yemen.” reference to Saudi Arabia, and said “I made it great damages to its infrastructures, and its instead, they decided to become complicit in difficult’ he has had to make as Secretary clear during my meetings with Iranian officials economy is on the verge of collapse. A May 6 the U.S.-sponsored, Saudi-led nightmare that General. The decision drew a lot of heated that looking back on the very unfortunate time joint report by the World Bank, United Nations, has been going on for one whole year and six criticism and condemnation from human when it was not possible for the humanitarian Islamic Development Bank and European Un- months, with no immediate prospect of peace. rights groups, with Amnesty International The United Nations’ human rights office aid shipped to Yemen to reach those in need, ion has estimated the damage costs in Yemen This reminds me of Iran’s nuclear program censuring the United Nations “after it shame- has recently called for an independent inter- there was a clear advantage in the Iranians de- at almost $7 billion and economic losses at and the media hype around it, that aimed to fully caved in to pressure to remove the Sau- national investigation of cases of human rights livering their help through the United Nations’ over $7.3 billion. distort facts and disturb the atmosphere of the di Arabia-led military coalition from the UN’s violations in the Saudi war on Yemen, confirm- humanitarian response program, because that In the words of Mr. O’Brien himself, “hu- negotiations. The hysterical media spin about list of states and armed groups that violate ing the use of banned cluster bombs by Saudi clearly shows that the motive and the intent of manitarian action can only temporarily alle- Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and defense children’s rights in conflict.” Ban stressed that Arabia against Yemen’s residential areas. Ac- that humanitarian aid was not open to either viate human suffering. The people of Yemen capabilities still continues, even months after the omission was ‘temporary’ until further cording to a report by Human Rights Watch, an misinterpretation or manipulation, because the want lasting peace and security now so that the world powers reached a deal with Iran and investigations were conducted, but Saudi airstrike used U.S.-supplied cluster munitions UN humanitarian operations at all times act they can rebuild their lives and safely raise admitted that a nuclear Iran had been a truly diplomats to the UN were quick to describe in a December 12, 2015 attack on the Yemeni impartially.” their families.” The war in Yemen has been manufactured crisis. Western media outlets the change as an ‘irreversible’ moral victory. port town of Hodaida, injuring a woman and “That is a highly important and valuable going on far too long, and perhaps it is time went into a frenzy for covering the delivery of Almost four months have passed since then, two children in their homes. In May 2016, the character in everything that we do so that we the world took notice and did something Russian-made S-300 missile defense system, the UN still claims that it needs to conduct U.S. placed a hold on transfers of cluster muni- cannot be accused of being partial in meeting definitive about it. The media owes it to the which are strictly for defense purposes, and more investigations, all the while Yemen con- tions to Saudi Arabia, but the Saudis are still those needs wherever they arise,” he added. children of Yemen whose lives are constantly threw a fit over Iran’s missile tests. Yet, they tinues to be bombarded by Saudi airstrikes in possession of significant amounts of cluster “That is why we have asked Iran to send its hu- endangered by a war that should have never continue to ignore Washington and London’s where civilians, including children, are not munitions, including some manufactured by manitarian relief through the UN plan as this is been. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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These birds, found only in Hawaii, are about NEWS Cassini probe discovers dunes to go extinct because of climate change and mountains on Titan

A study in the journal Science Advances mosquitoes were first carried to Hawaii Among other things, the images revealed long straight dunes suggests that mosquito-borne diseas- sometime in the mid-1800s, and diseas- of what is thought to be hydrocarbon sand. These dunes es, including avian malaria, have helped es like the malaria and avian pox began were seen circling the majority of Titan’s equator. NASA sci- cause rapid declines in nearly all the na- showing up afterward. entists said studying the dunes can help them learn about tive bird species on the Hawaiian island of Conservationists believe that mos- winds, landscapes and the sands themselves. Kaua’i. The researchers suggest that ris- quito-borne diseases now pose a ma- "Dunes are dynamic fea- ing temperatures have allowed mosqui- jor threat to the honeycreepers’ future. tures. They're deflected by toes to expand into the birds’ high-eleva- And the new study helps confirm those obstacles along the down- tion ranges, which were once too cool for fears. wind path, often making them to tolerate — and as temperatures The researchers used survey data to beautiful, undulating pat- continue to heat up on the island, the sit- assess changes in the birds’ populations terns," Jani Radebaugh, a uation will likely only worsen. over the past three decades. They found Cassini radar team member The study focuses on eight bird spe- that all of the honeycreeper species had from Brigham Young Univer- cies native to Kaua’i, all of which are experienced rapid declines throughout sity, said in a news release. found only in the Hawaiian islands. Six of their ranges — by up to 94 percent at the The new Cassini images these species belong to a group of birds edges of their ranges and up to 68 per- also showed a place previ- known as “honeycreepers” — a colorful cent in the core areas. The flycatcher, on ously dubbed the "Xanadu and diverse group that has existed on the other hand, exhibited mixed trends annex" by the Cassini radar the Hawaiian archipelago for millions of — decreasing around the outer parts of team. Cassini's radar had not years. While there were once dozens of its range and increasing substantially to- taken pictures of this region, honeycreeper species found throughout ward the core areas of its territory. There but previous measurements by the spacecraft indicated the terrain might be quite com- the islands, more than half of them have mountains and plateaus, the more pro- therefore less conducive to mosquitoes was not enough data on the rare thrush parable to the large area on Titan named Xanadu, the first gone extinct as a result of habitat degra- tected they are from habitat destruction, and the diseases they carry. Native Ha- to make an adequate assessment of its feature to be identified on Titan. The Hubble Space Telescope dation, invasive species and disease. invasive predators and non-native birds waiian birds — particularly the honey- population changes. captured images of Xanadu's outline in 1994. The annex re- The other two species included in the that might compete with them for re- creepers — tend to be highly susceptible While the researchers believe many gion went undetected until the Cassini mission. study were a rare species of thrush and sources at lower elevations. to avian malaria, which arrived on the is- factors are likely contributing to the birds’ "This 'annex' looks quite similar to Xanadu using our radar, a type of bird known as a monarch fly- High elevation lands only in recent history, long after the declines, the results make a good case for but there seems to be something different about the sur- catcher. Higher elevations are also cooler, and birds had evolved there. It’s believed that the idea that disease is one of the big- All of these species tend to be found gest culprits. Threats such as predators face there that masks this similarity when observing at other at high elevations on the island, ex- While there were once dozens of or competing bird species tend to be wavelengths, as with Hubble," said Mike Janssen, a member plained Eben Paxton, an avian ecologist most pronounced around the peripheries of the Cassini radar team. "It's an interesting puzzle." with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Pacific honeycreeper species found throughout the of the native birds’ ranges. But the hon- Xanadu and its annex continue to be a bit of a mystery Island Ecosystems Research Center and islands, more than half of them have gone eycreepers exhibited marked declines to NASA researchers. In other places on Titan, mountainous the new study’s lead author. This is typ- extinct as a result of habitat degradation, throughout their ranges, not just at the surfaces appear in small, separated patches, but Xanadu in- ical of Hawaiian forest birds in general. edges. cludes a large mountainous area. Scientists have proposed a The farther the birds go up the islands’ invasive species and disease. (Source: The Washington Post) range of theories on how it might have been created. "These mountainous areas appear to be the oldest ter- rains on Titan, probably remnants of the icy crust before it Giraffe genetic study An Indian scientist is was covered by organic sediments from the atmosphere," said Rosaly Lopes, a Cassini radar team member. uncovers 4 distinct species on the verge of making (Source: RedOrbit) of world’s tallest mammal genetically modified cotton

Scientists had so far recognized only An Indian scientist whose team has de- one giraffe species and up to 11 sub- veloped a genetically modified (GM) A tenth of the world's species while the distinctness of each mustard variety that is inching towards subspecies of the animal still remains a possible commercial launch said he wilderness lost since the 1990s unclear even after a century of research. could soon hand to a state agency a But, according to what is claimed to be GM cotton variety that can rival Mon- Researchers reporting in the journal Current Biology show the most inclusive genetic analysis of santo's seeds. catastrophic declines in wilderness areas around the world the world’s tallest mammal, there are Deepak Pental and his colleagues over the last 20 years. They demonstrate alarming losses actually four species of the animal, not at the Delhi University worked on GM comprising a tenth of global wilderness since the 1990s -- an just one. mustard for around a decade, and a area twice the size of Alaska and half the size of the Amazon. As part of a new study, published in government committee said on Mon- The Amazon and Central Africa have been hardest hit. the journal Current Biology on Thurs- day it found the seeds to be safe for The findings underscore an immediate need for international day, researchers examined the DNA "food/feed and environment". Reuters policies to recognize the value of wilderness areas and to ad- breed with one another. share its technology with local firms. dress the unprecedented threats they face, the researchers say. evidence taken from skin biopsies of The researchers said, based on ge- reported the technical clearance last Monsanto has even threatened to 190 giraffes collected from all across month for what could be the country's "Globally important wilderness areas -- despite being netic analysis, that there are four highly pull out, prompting Environment Min- strongholds for endangered biodiversity, for buffering and Africa. According to them, the genetic distinct groups of giraffe that apparent- first GM food crop. ister Anil Madhav Dave to say that In- differences among giraffe species are The "government has taken the regulating local climates, and for supporting many of the ly do not mate with each other. There- dian scientists are capable of meeting world's most politically and economically marginalized com- as great as those between polar and fore, they should be recognized as four right path and experts have looked the requirements of its farmers on their brown bears. at all the data," Pental told Reuters on munities -- are completely ignored in environmental policy," distinct species, including southern own. says Dr. James Watson of the University of Queensland in “Our findings provide the most in- giraffe (Giraffa giraffa), Masai giraffe Tuesday, acknowledging that public New Delhi-based Pental said he clusive analysis of giraffe relationships opposition to lab-altered food remains Australia and the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York. (G. tippelskirchi), reticulated giraffe was willing to help the government "Without any policies to protect these areas, they are fall- to date and show that their genetic (G. reticulata) and northern giraffe (G. fierce. "Our scientists have the capa- with that goal and would approach the complexity has been underestimated, bility to do more, but you will have to ing victim to widespread development. We probably have camelopardalis), which includes the state-run Indian Council of Agricultural one to two decades to turn this around. International policy highlighting the need for greater con- Nubian giraffe (G. c. camelopardalis). strengthen research further, educate Research (ICAR) to pass on a labora- servation efforts for the world’s tallest people." mechanisms must recognize the actions needed to maintain “With now four distinct species, the tory-tested GM cotton variety his team wilderness areas before it is too late. We probably have one mammal,” the researchers said in the conservation status of each of these can Prime Minister Narendra Modi's has developed over the past decade. study. nationalist government, keen to cut to two decades to turn this around." be better defined and in turn added to The variety is similar to Monsanto's Watson says much policy attention has been paid to the The genetic investigation of giraffe the IUCN Red List,” Fennessy said in a the country's heavy annual food Bt cotton but can be more resistant to began when Julian Fennessy of Giraffe import bill, will soon decide on the loss of species, but comparatively little was known about larg- statement, referring to the International pests, Pental said, adding he handed er-scale losses of entire ecosystems, especially wilderness areas Conservation Foundation in Namibia Union for Conservation of Nature and commercial launch of the high-yield- another GM cotton variety to ICAR last approached Axel Janke, a geneticist ing mustard and plans to indigenous- which tend to be relatively understudied. To fill that gap, the Natural Resources, which recently sub- year for further research. No field tri- researchers mapped wilderness areas around the globe, with at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and mitted a proposed assessment of the ly develop other GM food to reduce al has yet been done on either cotton Climate Research Centre and Goethe reliance on multinationals such as "wilderness" being defined as biologically and ecologically intact giraffe on the IUCN Red List, taking into strands. landscapes free of any significant human disturbance. The re- University in Germany, about five years Monsanto. This comes at a time when Mon- consideration the animal’s rapid decline GM crops more productive searchers then compared their current map of wilderness to one ago to ask for help with genetic testing over the last 30 years. santo has withdrawn an application to of the animal. The goal was to figure The move has been opposed by produced by the same methods in the early 1990s. Over the last three decades, gi- sell its next-generation cotton seeds This comparison showed that a total of 30.1 million km2 out how similar the giraffes living in dif- raffes are in dramatic decline across activists and politicians amid fears GM protesting the Modi government's pro- ferent parts of Africa were to each oth- food could compromise food safety (around 20 percent of the world's land area) now remains as their range in Africa with their numbers posal to force it to share its technology wilderness, with the majority being located in North America, er, and to make greater conservation dropping from more than 150,000 to and biodiversity. Some experts have with local seed companies, which has efforts for them. also questioned claims that GM crops North Asia, North Africa, and the Australian continent. Genetic samples fewer than 100,000. also worried other foreign firms such as (Source: EurekAlert) “Now we know we have four distinct are more productive than normal va- Bayer, Dow, Dupont Pioneer and Syn- After looking at the genetic samples species, that makes it easier for conser- rieties. genta. provided by Fennessy, Janke spotted vation groups to convince African gov- St. Louis, Missouri-based Monsanto Experts warn that even if India did significant differences between groups ernments and other larger conserva- dominates India's GM cotton market, develop a home-grown GM cotton of giraffes that needed to be consid- tion groups to make a point that these but is embroiled in a high-stakes battle variety in the next few years, it would Has humans' impact ered when devising conservation strat- giraffes need to be protected,” Janke, with the government which wants the struggle to sustain a program that egies. Further testing also revealed who conducted the new research, told company to cut the royalty it charges needs to refresh seeds every decade brought about a new era that they were in fact different giraffe The Christian Science Monitor. for its technology, apart from a pro- or so. for the Earth? species, and therefore they couldn't all (Source: ibtimes.com) posal that will make the seed giant (Source: Business Insider) A group of experts tasked with considering the question of whether we have officially entered the Anthropocene -- the Satellites predict which of the world’s tropical forests are in trouble geological age characterized by humans' influence on the planet -- has delivered its answer: yes. The British-led Working Group on the Anthropo- Satellites are great for communication, weather fore- That is a new indicator which can be derived from this Looking forward, Verbesselt told us that he hopes cene (WGA) told a geology conference in Cape Town casting, and a number of other activities. Now there’s data, and used for predicting where fragile forest are — the model his team has developed can be used to that, in its considered opinion, the Anthropocene ep- one application we haven’t previously come across — so people can do something about it.” help people intervene to save forests before they och began in 1950 -- the start of the era of nuclear building up heat maps of the world’s tropical forests. The work involved analyzing tree cover to see how it reach the point of no return. “There is more satel- bomb tests, disposable plastics and the human pop- When combined with some neat statistical tools, they changed in response to climatic changes. In particular, lite data available than ever,” he said. “For instance, ulation boom. can predict regions that might be in trouble. alterations in greenness, and the speed at which these the European Space Agency recently launched three The Anthropocene has fast become an academic buz- That’s the goal of a research project at Wageningen changes take place, is an indicator of a forest’s ability new satellites, called Sentinel 1, 2, and 3. This mas- zword and has achieved a degree of public visibility in re- University in the Netherlands. It was recently described to recover from stress. The statistical model based on sive amount of high-quality data is open access and cent years. But the more the term is used, the more confu- in a paper for the journal Nature Climate Change, enti- the satellite images also proved that there is a “tipping available for free. The models we developed can be sion reigns, at least for those not versed in the niceties of tled “Remotely sensed resilience of tropical forests.” point” at which forests collapse after a particularly dry used on that satellite data to find out in detail what is the underpinning science. Roughly translated, the Anthro- “We’ve got large amounts of satellites monitoring period. happening in our ecosystem.” Immediate conclussions pocene means the "age of humans". Geologists examine these forests, and we discovered that we were able to “There are various dynamic systems that can be layers of rock called "strata", which tell a story of changes to use time series information from them to look at the dy- “We haven’t drawn immediate conclusions about monitored from space, like lakes, savanna, grasses,” he the functioning of Earth's surface and near-surface process- namics and resilience of the forest,” lead author Profes- why these droughts are increasing,” Verbesselt said. “We concluded. “This is a predictive tool people from all over es, be these oceanic, biological, terrestrial, riverine, atmos- sor Jan Verbesselt told Digital Trends. “We found out that live in a changing world. What we’re doing is studying the world could use (to help monitor a variety of natural pheric, tectonic or chemical. they’re slowing down due to pressures like droughts. those changes and how they impact our tropical forests.” systems).” (Source: Digital Trends) (CNN.com) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SOCIETY 12 SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 110,0, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/society

NEWS IN BRIEF British Red Cross interested in Iran exports nano-products worth fostering co-op with Iran $35m to 17 countries SOCIETY TEHRAN — The Brit- and disaster response,” he added. deskish Red Cross Emer- He additionally stated that possess- SOCIETY TEHRAN — Iran’s nano-products gency Response is keen on fostering ing 25 relief helicopters is one of the deskexport to 17 countries worldwide cooperation in the fields of logistics, IRCS strength. was valued at $35 million last year (March 2015-March vaccination, and finance with the Iranian Charkhsaz, for his part, said that 2016), the secretary for Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Red Crescent Society (IRCS), the British the Rescue and Relief Organization is Council affiliated with the vice-presidency for science Red Cross Chief Executive, Mike Adam- running 500 intercity rescue and relief and technology, said on Thursday. son, has said. units and 400 urban units; there are also “Not only has Iran excelled at the nanoscience, but Adamson made the remarks during 55,000 trained volunteer forces working also at developing the technology and its application the visit he had with the chief of Iran’s with the organization. into new and various products. In that regard, Iran is Rescue and Relief Organization, Nass- The Rescue and Relief Organization among the top countries in nanoscience worldwide,” er Charkhsaz, on Thursday, Mehr news is also in possession of 5,000 rescue ve- Sa’eed Sarkar told IRNA news agency. agency reported. hicles, 25 relief helicopters, 90 search No single country can compete with Iran in the Adamson additionally explained that and rescue dogs, and 500 humanitarian field of nanotechnology in the Middle East, Sarkar visiting with various organizations affiliating logistics, he added. said, adding, however, developed countries may look with the IRCS would set the scene for fur- “In collaboration with other organiza- down on Iran in the field of new technologies and ther cooperation with the British Red Cross. tions and bodies we also have access to considering it a developing country. Mentioning IRCS humanitarian aids to all cameras installed across the country “What we are seeking is to change this mentality the migrants, Adamson noted that “The observing any unfortunate disasters and towards Iran,” he noted. British Red Cross provides migrants with accidents nationwide with the ability to Iran has made some improvements in developing emergency services such as first aids at watch the operations which are in pro- nano-products in textile industry, detergent industry, the time of emergency alike.” gress,” he highlighted. agriculture and construction, Sarkar noted. “The British Red Cross is in close collab- Adamson also paid a visit to the Res- oration with 30 other national Red Crescent cue and Relief Organization facilities such or Red Cross societies on disaster resilience Mike Adamson (2nd R)and Nasser Charkhsaz (C) as the Emergency Operation Center. Iranian scientists make herbal ointment healing 750m illiterate adults, including 115m young people

bedsore, infected wounds UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his message on 4 is to ensure that all young people achieve literacy and International Literacy Day, 8 September 2016, while numeracy and that a substantial proportion of adults who TEHRAN SOCIETY — Scientists at an Ira- announcing that more than 750 million adults are il- lack these skills are given the opportunity to acquire them. desknian knowledge-based company literate, including 115 million young people called on Fifty years ago, International Literacy Day was pro- succeeded in producing an herbal ointment which is governments and their partners to join forces for uni- claimed to promote literacy as a tool to empower individu- useful in treatment of bedsores and infected wounds, versal literacy. als, communities and societies. We have made significant IRNA news agency reported. The full text of his message reads: progress over the past five decades, but the world is still The ointment proved to be effective in healing This year, the world has embarked on implementing very far from universal literacy. And today, with the world chronic wounds, burns caused by disposable diapers the ambitious and transformational 2030 Agenda for becoming increasingly digitized and information rich, new in babies, and preventing new blisters from forming in Sustainable Development. With its 17 universal, inte- opportunities and challenges are emerging. addition to soothing pain and inflammation. grated and interdependent Sustainable Development More than 750 million adults are illiterate, including The ointment has antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-in- Goals, the 2030 Agenda is an action plan for people, 115 million young people. Two thirds are female. Some flammatory and wound healing properties, said an planet, partnership and peace. 250 million children of primary school age lack basic official with the company. Literacy stands at heart of the 2030 Agenda. It is a literacy skills and 124 million children and adolescents Abukhalsa (a kind of herb) root extract, beeswax, and foundation for human rights, gender equality, and sus- receive no schooling at all. mote adult education and learning. olive oil are of the ointment ingredients which are suit- tainable societies. It is essential to all our efforts to end These obstacles to sustainable development can On this International Literacy Day, I call on govern- able for treating sunburns and various wounds such as extreme poverty and promote well-being for all people. and must be overcome by developing and implement- ments and their partners, including in the private sector, bedsores and diabetes wounds, Farshad Akbarnejad said. That is why the Sustainable Development Goals aim for ing the right policies, backed up by commitment and to join forces for universal literacy so we can translate The ointment’s efficacy has been ensured through universal access to quality education and learning op- resources. We need to ensure that those out of school the vision of the 2030 Agenda into reality and build clinical trials, Akbarnejad noted. portunities throughout people’s lives. get access to quality learning opportunities, we need to peaceful, just, inclusive and sustainable societies. One of the targets of Sustainable Development Goal improve the quality of schooling, and we need to pro- (Source: UNIC) LEARN ENGLISH IN FOCUS Tehran Times/ Iman Hamikhah Using Electronics While Traveling

Justin: Are you nearly packed? Marsha: Almost. Let’s see, I have wall chargers for my cell phone and other devices, extra memory cards for my camera, and noise-canceling headphones for the airplane. Justin: Oh, yeah, I forgot to pack my headphones. I’d bet- ter dig them out right now. Marsha: I’ve also packed portable batteries for our devic- es in case we run out of power en route. I’ve also brought a power strip to use in our hotel room. Justin: Why? Marsha: Hotel rooms never have enough outlets. Justin: That’s true. I hadn’t thought of that. Maybe I should bring one, too. Between the two of us, we have a lot of gadgets to plug in. Marsha: And I’m bringing some cables in case we want to hook up our devices to the TV. Justin: Don’t you think that’s overkill? Marsha: Not at all. How else will we entertain ourselves for The fourth ‘best grape cluster’ national festival was held in Malayer, Hamedan province, on Thursday. an entire week? (Source: eslpod.com) Words & phrases packed: if you are packed, you have put everything you ENGLISH IN USE need into cases ready to go somewhere wall charger: something you plug into the wall usually with LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION small whole that allows you to provide power to a cellphone ﺑﺮﮔﺰﺍﺭﻯ ﺳﻮﻣﻴﻦ ﺩﻭﺭﻩ ﺟﺎﻳﺰﻩ ﺟﻬﺎﻧﻰ ﺧﺸﺖ ﻃﻼﻳﻰ ﺗﻬﺮﺍﻥ 10 ﺁﺑﺎﻥ -or some other electronic devices’ they are called wall charg ers because you plug them into outlets which are on the wall Third World Golden Adobe award slated for Oct. 31 device: ﺑــﻪ ﮔــﺰﺍﺭﺵ ﺧﺒﺮﻧــﮕﺎﺭ ﺧﺒﺮﮔــﺰﺍﺭﻯ ﺻــﺪﺍ ﻭ ﺳــﻴﻤﺎ ﺳــﻮﻣﻴﻦ ﺩﻭﺭﻩ ﺟﺎﻳــﺰﻩ ﺟﻬﺎﻧــﻰ ﺧﺸــﺖ ﻃﻼﻳــﻰ a machine or tool that does a special job; gadget memory card: a piece of electronic equipment for storing The Third World Golden Adobe award ceremony for the best urban management ﺑــﺮﺍﻯ ﺑﻬﺘﺮﻳــﻦ ﻃــﺮﺡ ﻫــﺎﻯ ﻣﺪﻳﺮﻳــﺖ ﺷــﻬﺮﻯ ﺩﺭ ﺟﻬــﺎﻥ 10 ﺁﺑــﺎﻥ ﺩﺭ ﺗﻬــﺮﺍﻥ ﻭ ﻫﻤﺰﻣــﺎﻥ ﺑــﺎ ﺭﻭﺯ data (=information), used in computers, digital cameras, mo- projects worldwide will be held in Tehran on October 31 concurrent with the World ﺟﻬﺎﻧــﻰ ﺷــﻬﺮﻫﺎ ﺑﺮﮔــﺰﺍﺭ ﻣــﻰ ﺷــﻮﺩ. .bile phones etc. Cities Day, IRIB reported noise-cancelling headphone: ﻳﻜــﻰ ﺍﺯ ﻣﺴــﻮﻭﻟﻴﻦ ﺷــﻬﺮﺩﺍﺭﻯ ﭘﺎﻳﺘﺨــﺖ ﮔﻔــﺖ: ﺧﺸــﺖ ﻃﻼﻳــﻰ ﺗﻬــﺮﺍﻥ ﺑــﻪ ﻣﺪﻳﺮﺍﻥ ﺷــﻬﺮﻯ ﻭ ﺷــﻬﺮﻭﻧﺪﺍﻧﻰ -headphones that reduce un- The awards will be bestowed upon the urban managers and citizens who ac ﻛــﻪ ﺑــﺮ ﺍﺳــﺎﺱ ﺍﺭﺯﻳﺎﺑــﻰ ﻫﻴــﺎﺕ ﺩﺍﻭﺭﺍﻥ ﺑﻴﺸــﺘﺮﻳﻦ ﺗﺎﺛﻴــﺮ ﮔــﺬﺍﺭﻯ ﺭﺍ ﺩﺭ ﺍﺟــﺮﺍﻯ ﭘــﺮﻭژﻩ ﻫــﺎﻯ ﻣﻬــﻢ ﻭ ﻛﻠﻴﺪﻯ -wanted ambient sounds using active noise control cording to a jury are best at and most instrumental in executing key urban pro dig something out: to find something you have not seen for ﺷــﻬﺮﻯ ﻭ ﺗﻮﺳــﻌﻪ ﭘﺎﻳــﺪﺍﺭ ﺷــﻬﺮﻯ ﺩﺍﺷــﺘﻪ ﺍﻧــﺪ، ﺍﻫــﺪﺍ ﻣﻰ ﺷــﻮﺩ. .jects and sustainable urban growth, said an official with Tehran’s Municipality a long time, or that is not easy to find ﮔﺸﺘﺎﺳــﺐ ﻣﻈﻔــﺮﻯ ﮔﻔــﺖ: ﺟﺎﻳــﺰﻩ ﺧﺸــﺖ ﻃﻼﻳــﻰ ﺑــﺎ ﻫــﺪﻑ ﺍﺭﺗﻘــﺎﻯ ﻛﻴﻔﻴــﺖ ﺯﻧﺪﮔــﻰ portable: able to be carried or moved easily The award aims at improving urban life and encouraging international ﺷــﻬﺮﻭﻧﺪﺍﻥ، ﺗﻮﺳــﻌﻪ ﺩﺍﻣﻨــﻪ ﺍﺭﺗﺒﺎﻃــﺎﺕ ﻭ ﺗﻌﺎﻣــﻼﺕ ﺑﻴــﻦ ﺍﻟﻤﻠﻠــﻰ ﺩﺭ ﺯﻣﻴﻨــﻪ ﮔﺴــﺘﺮﺵ ﺯﻳﺮﺳــﺎﺧﺖ run out of: to use all of something and not have any more left interactions in developing urban infrastructure which ultimately leads to ﻫــﺎﻯ ﺷــﻬﺮﻯ ﻛــﻪ ﺩﺭ ﻧﻬﺎﻳــﺖ ﻣﻨﺠــﺮ ﺑــﻪ ﺗﺒــﺎﺩﻝ ﺩﺍﻧــﺶ ﻭ ﺍﻃﻼﻋــﺎﺕ ﺷــﻬﺮﻫﺎ ﺩﺭ ﺍﺟــﺮﺍﻯ ﭘــﺮﻭژﻩ ,en route: on the way transferring knowledge and information in implementing urban projects ﻫــﺎﻯ ﺷــﻬﺮﻯ ﻣــﻰ ﺷــﻮﺩ ﺑﺮﮔــﺰﺍﺭ ﺧﻮﺍﻫــﺪ ﺷــﺪ. .power strip: also known as an extension block, power board, Goshtasb Mozaffari said power bar, or a plug board is a block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable typically with a mains plug on the other end, allowing multiple electrical devices to be powered from a single electrical socket ENGLISH PROVERB PHRASAL VERB ENGLISH IDIOM outlet: a place on a wall where you can connect electrical equipment to the supply of electricity A monkey in silk is a Be cut up Answer for something gadget: a small, useful, and cleverly-designed machine or tool plug in: to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the monkey no less Meaning: very upset about something that has Explanation: if someone has to answer for main supply of electricity, or to another piece of electrical happened something, they have to accept responsibility for equipment Explanation: no matter how someone dresses, it’s For example: He was very cut up about Stephen their actions cable: a plastic or rubber tube containing wires that carry tele- the same person underneath dying. For example: He will have to answer for his dis- phone messages, electronic signals, television pictures etc. For example: He was dressed like a gentleman. I honesty. hook up: to connect a piece of electronic equipment to an- thought he had changed but after a week I under- other piece of equipment or to an electricity supply stood a monkey in silk is a monkey no less. overkill: more of something than is necessary or desirable I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com/international SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 WORLD IN FOCUS 13

More than 400 additional United States ers took the victims to the complex of troops have been deployed to Iraq in presidential palaces and killed them. The recent days as government forces to- Over 400 new U.S. terrorists also threw some of the bodies gether with volunteer fighters from allied into a river. NEWS Popular Mobilization Units (al-Hashd al- The massacre was filmed by ISIL and Sha'abi) are gearing up for a major offen- soldiers arrive in Iraq broadcast on social media. Mosul battle plans ready, sive to retake the strategic northern city 3 new mass graves found in central Iraq An investigation committee later re- could be concluded by of Mosul from Takfiri Islamic State in Ira1q vealed that 57 members of Saddam Hus- and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) militants. sein’s Ba’ath Party aided ISIL terrorists in year-end: Kurdish leader Colonel John Dorrian, a spokesman the massacre. for the so-called U.S.-led coalition alleg- Late last month, Iraqi judiciary officials Military plans to retake Mosul from the Islamic State in Iraq edly fighting ISIL terrorist group in Iraq hung 36 men convicted of involvement and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group, are ready and the and Syria, said that the number of Amer- in the carnage. northern Iraqi city might be recaptured before the end of the ican soldiers in Iraq has increased from Terror cell in Diyala year, the president of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Regional about 4,000 a week ago to 4,460. The Iraqi forces have foiled a terror- Government (KRG) said on Friday. Dorrian said an estimated 3,000 to ist bombing attack on a shrine in southern 4,500 ISIL terrorists are currently in Mosul, Baghdad and dismantled an ISIL terrorist cell located some 400 kilometers (250 miles) in the country's eastern province of Diyala. north of the capital Baghdad, noting that “Military intelligence forces man- it is hard to say how many of them are aged to seize a booby-trapped vehicle “hardcore” militants. that was prepared to target the visitors He, however, stopped short of provid- of Imam Muhamed al-Jawad (PBUH) ing information about the task that the shrine in Dawra area in southern Bagh- American soldiers would undertake in dad,” Iraq’s Joint Operations Command Iraq. spokesman Yahia Rasoolonsaid. Lieutenant General Stephen The northern and western parts Townsend, the new commander of the of Iraq have been plagued by grue- U.S.-led coalition, told business-fo- Mass graves province of Salahuddin (Saladin Gover- some violence ever since ISIL terror- cused, English-language international Meanwhile, Iraqi fighters from norate), Arabic-language al-Sumaria sat- ists mounted an offensive there more daily The Wall Street Journal late on pro-government Popular Mobilization ellite television network reported. than two years ago. The militants have Wednesday that the operation to liber- Units have found three mass graves con- Asadi added that the mass graves con- been committing vicious crimes against ate Mosul from ISIL could start within taining the remains of over two dozen tained the remains of more than 30 victims. all ethnic and religious communities in The army and Kurdish Peshmerga forces, backed by a the next month. victims of the June 2014 massacre by IISL On June 12, 2014, ISIL terrorists killed Iraq, including Shias, Sunnis, Kurds and United States-led coalition, will conduct the offensive but the There are speculations that Iraqi se- terrorists at an air force camp. around 1,700 Iraqi air force cadets after Christians. role of pro-government militias has not been determined, curity forces and their allies would push Hussein al-Asadi, the Imam Battalion kidnapping them from Camp Speicher, a The Iraqi army and volunteer fighters Massoud Barzani said in an interview with France 24. from the southern part of Mosul, while spokesman, said on Tuesday that his fel- former U.S. base. There were reportedly from the Popular Mobilization Units have “There have been multiple meetings between leaders of Kurdish Peshmerga forces would attack low fighters had found the graves inside around 4,000 unarmed cadets in the camp been engaged in joint operations to re- the Peshmerga and the Iraqi army. They have finally agreed from the north in a multi-pronged oper- former dictator Saddam Hussein’s palace when it came under attack by ISIL militants. take militant-held regions. on the military plan and the role of each side,” Barzani said, ation. compound in Tikrit in the north-central Following the abductions, the attack- (Source: agencies) without providing details. Barzani said the timing for launching the push on Mosul, Mike Pence says it’s ‘inarguable’ that EU seeks to soothe Turkey ties, but 360 km(240 miles) north of Baghdad, had not been deter- mined, though Iraqi commanders have said it could begin as Putin is a stronger leader than Obama no breakthrough on visa deal soon as late October. Mosul, the largest city in ISIL's self-proclaimed caliphate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said on Thurs- State in Iraq and the Levant/Daesh).” Two of the European Union's top officials One of the biggest obstacles in Tur- was taken by the terrorists in 2014 when Iraqi security forces day that he agrees with Donald Trump’s NBC's Matt Lauer, who moderated the sought to smooth fractious relations key's relations with the EU is Ankara's re- dropped their weapons and fled. assertion that Russian President Vladimir forum, then listed some of Trump's flat- with Turkey on Friday, vowing deeper fusal to recognize EU member Cyprus, Since then, peshmerga have entrenched in its eastern and Putin is a stronger leader than the Unit- tering comments about Putin. trade ties and continued cooperation the Mediterranean island divided for northern outskirts while retrained Iraqi forces have advanced ed States President Barack Obama. “Well, he does have an 82 percent on migration, but there was no imme- four decades between the Turkish-con- to Qayyara, 60 km south of the city, last month. “I think it's inarguable that Vladimir approval rating, according to the differ- diate end to a deadlock over visa-free trolled north, recognized only by Anka- Mosul, a mosaic of diverse ethnic and sectarian communities, Putin has been a stronger leader in his ent pollsters, who, by the way, some of travel for Turks. ra, and the Greek Cypriot south, which poses challenges to war-planners, including which forces will country than Barack Obama has been them are based right here,” Trump said, The visit by European Union Foreign has international recognition. participate in the battle and how the city will be governed after. in this country,” Pence said during an cutting Lauer off. Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and “We see a window of more than Barzani said Shia Muslim volunteers and a Sunni militia run interview with CNN at the Ronald Rea- Lauer then reminded Trump that Enlargement Commissioner Johannes hope for this issue to be solved ... in the by former Mosul governor Atheel al-Nujaifi, which have pledged gan Presidential Library on Thursday. Putin also annexed Crimea, invad- Hahn comes almost two months after coming months,” Mogherini said, add- to take part in the offensive, had not yet been given a role. “And that's going to change the day that ed Ukraine, supports Syrian President a failed coup which tested Turkey's re- ing both Turkey and the EU had a com- “Regarding the Hashid Shaabi or the Hashid Watani, there Donald Trump becomes president of the Bashar al-Assad, supports Iran, “is try- lationship with the 28-member bloc it mon interest in a solution. must be an understanding between these forces and the res- United States of America.” ing to undermine our influence in key aspires to join. But there appeared less hope of an idents of the Mosul area. Until now that does not exist,” he said. Pence said Trump's bold statement regions of the world” and is the prime Many Turks were incensed by what immediate solution to the deadlock The People's Mobilization (al-Hashd al-Sha'abi), also is similar to some of those made by suspect for hacking Democratic Nation- they saw as Europe's failure to show over a deal to grant Turks visa-free ac- known as the National Mobilization (al-Hashd al-Watani), and Reagan, who famously met with Soviet al Committee email. speedier solidarity over the July 15 putsch, cess to Europe by October. Brussels first as the Popular Mobilization Forces/Units/Committee (PMF/ Leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Pence clari- “Well, nobody knows that for a fact,” in which more than 240 people died, ac- wants Turkey to change its anti-terror- PMU/PMC), is an Iraqi state-sponsored umbrella organiza- fied that Trump “doesn't particularly like” Trump said, cutting in. “But do you want cusing it of xenophobia and hostility to ism law, which it deems too broad for tion composed of some 40 militias, which are mainly Shia the way Putin, the Russian president, me to start naming some of the things President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. European standards. Muslim groups, but there are Sunni Muslim, Christian, and operates without the same checks and that President Obama does at the same “I was, I think, the first in those dra- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Ca- Yazidi groups as well. The People's Mobilization was formed balances that exist in the United States. time?” matic hours to communicate publicly vusoglu said a concrete roadmap need- for deployment against the ISIL. Trump regularly praises Putin and Lauer responded: “But do you want the need to strongly defend and sup- ed to be agreed for the deal, but Hahn Asked if the city could be retaken by the end of 2016, has continued to do so while faced to be complimented by that former KGB port the democratically elected insti- said the timing would be up to the Turks. Barzani said: “It is possible, but the post-liberation period with continued criticism for seeming to officer?” tutions,” Mogherini told a joint news Turkey says its anti-terrorism law is must be prepared for.” embrace the Russian leader, a former “Well, I think when he calls me bril- conference with Turkey's foreign and EU needed to fight threats from the Islam- “It is very important for us to have certain guarantees that KGB (Komitet gosudarstvennoy bezo- liant, I’ll take the compliment, okay? The ministers, defending Brussels' reaction ic States in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ this tragedy will not be repeated in the future,” he said. “So we pasnosti/Committee for State Security) fact is, look, it’s not going to get him an- to the events. Daesh) terrorist group and Kurdish mil- must agree with Baghdad and with the local people as well, intelligence officer whose administration ywhere,” Trump said, then listing some of Turkey has long aspired to join the itants. The EU says the law has been how can we ensure that what happened will not be repeat- has been accused of unfairly jailing and his campaign priorities. EU, but has accused Europeans of block- used too broadly, pointing to the prose- ed?” (Source: Reuters) even killing political detractors and jour- Trump later continued: “If he says ing progress because of bias against the cution of journalists and academics. nalists. Trump's latest praise came on great things about me, I’m going to Muslim nation. European officials have Hahn also said that internal prepa- Wednesday night during an NBC can- say great things about him. I’ve al- said Turkey still falls short of EU de- rations for discussions on upgrading a didate forum. ready said, he is really very much of mands on basic rights and freedoms. customs union with Turkey should be U.S. air raid kills Syrian rebel During the forum, Trump was asked a leader. I mean, you can say, oh, isn’t Mogherini said the talks in Ankara finalized by the end of the year and that what he would do to lessen tension that a terrible thing — the man has had been “frank, open, respectful and negotiations should start in 2017. commander, rebels say between the United States and Rus- very strong control over a country. constructive”, touching on issues includ- Turkey wants to upgrade its 20-year sia. Trump responded that he expects Now, it’s a very different system, and ing deepening a customs union and customs union with the EU to include A senior military commander and founding member of the to have a “very good relationship with I don’t happen to like the system. But supporting Turkey as it copes with an agriculture and services. That could Syrian rebel group Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, formerly known many foreign leaders” and a “very, very certainly, in that system, he’s been a influx of some 3 million Syrian refugees. nearly double its trade with the bloc as the al-Nusra Front, has been killed by a United States air good relationship with Putin,” who he leader, far more than our president She said both sides had agreed to to $300 billion and make it the EU's strike that hit a meeting of the group's leaders, rebels said. said could work with the United States has been a leader.” “talk more to each other and a little bit third-largest trading partner, officials Abu Hajer al-Homsi, whose real name was Abu Omar Sa- to “knock the hell out of ISIS (Islamic (Source: The Washington Post) less about each other”. have said. (Source: Reuters) raqeb, was killed in a raid on a rural part of Aleppo province on Thursday, which was most likely carried out by a U.S. fight- er jet, a rebel source told the Reuters news agency. Trump, Clinton continue clash over national security Another source told Reuters that the rebels were at a hideout in the village of Kafr Naha when the strike hit them. The AFP news agency also reported Saraqeb's death, cit- United States presidential nominees, Donald Trump and ty briefing, and praise for Russian President Vladimir Trump about these statements,” Clinton told reporters ing rebels. Hillary Clinton continued their “commander-in-chief” Putin. while standing beside her campaign plane. Few other details emerged, but a photo of another top debate on Thursday, the day after a nationally televised In a brief news conference en route to a speech in NBC News, which sponsored Wednesday night's leader known as Abu Muslim al-Shami was circulated on so- forum that featured a number of contested statements Charlotte, Clinton said her opponent “trash-talked gen- “commander-in-chief” forum, listed “nine controver- cial media showing him alive to refute reports he had also by the Republican nominee. erals,” made inappropriate comments about officials sial statements” Trump made during a 24-minute been killed. While Trump tweeted that “the reviews and polls who conducted national security briefings, and made interview. They included Trump's defense of a past The leader of the group, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, was from almost every one of my Commander-in-Chief “scary” comments suggesting that he preferred Putin to tweet suggesting that sexual assault in the military not believed to be at the meeting. presentation were great,” Clinton and others chal- President Obama. is due to men and women serving together, and his Since a U.S.-led coalition began launching raids on groups lenged his comments about U.S. generals “reduced "Every Republican holding or seeking office in this long-standing claim that the U.S. should have seized in Syria and Iraq in September 2014, bombing raids have fre- to rubble,” discussion of a classified national securi- country should be asked if they agree with Donald oil reserves in Iraq and Libya. (Source: USA TODAY) quently targeted al-Nusra Front figures in Syria, also result- ing in the deaths of scores of civilians. But Thursday's attack Kerry tries again Putin, Erdogan discuss marked the first time a key figure had been targeted since the group changed its name. with Lavrov on Syria Aleppo over phone The al-Nusra Front announced in July that it was ending a 1 Under the plan being dis- around Aleppo. 1 Calls for a ceasefire have risen While Russia has stressed the need relationship with al-Qaeda and changing its name to Jabhat cussed by Kerry and Lavrov, a cessation “That is still very much the focal point following a chlorine gas attack in Alep- to support the legitimate Syrian govern- Fatah al-Sham in an attempt to appeal to those Syrians who of hostilities agreement would halt vi- of the conversations we have been hav- po which mainstream media antagonis- ment, Turkey has been offering support had misgivings about its links with al-Qaeda, and the pres- olence between rival forces and open ing and will be very much an issue (on tic to Assad have tried to blame it on the to anti-Damascus militants. ence of foreign fighters in its ranks. humanitarian corridors. Friday),” he said. Syrian government. Relations between Ankara and Mos- The move was dismissed by Washington, which said it Russia has insisted that opposi- Kerry and Lavrov had an unwel- Damascus has denied the accusa- cow nosedived to a crisis point after would continue to consider the group “terrorists”. tion groups separate from al-Qae- come distraction ahead of their talks tions, saying the charges are an attempt Turkish fighters shot down a Russian The foreign backed militancy in Syria began as in March da linked militants in cities such as in Geneva after news that North Ko- by militants to divert attention away bomber over Syria in November 2015. 2011. Aleppo. Washington wants Assad’s rea had conducted its fifth nuclear from their defeats. Turkey has recently been gravitating More than 280,000 Syrians have been killed during the air force grounded to stop its at- test, setting off a blast that was more The use of chlorine gas by militants toward Russia following an attempted war, 4.8 million have fled the country, and 6.6 million have tacks on opposition forces and ci- powerful than the bomb dropped on against rival militant groups has already military coup which raised tensions with become internally displaced by the violence, according to the vilians. Hiroshima. been confirmed by independent groups. the West. United Nations. The second U.S. official stressed that Both expressed concerns about A chemical attack in a militant-held area Erdogan recently traveled to Russia, The UN special envoy to the country, Staffan de Mistura, any agreement with Russia would have North Korea at the start of the and a concerted campaign then to where he discussed the Syrian conflict has estimated that more than four million people may have to include an end to the siege by gov- meeting. blame it on the Syrian government is a with Putin, and called for a “clean slate” been killed, but that is not an official figure. ernment forces and their militia allies (Source: AP) familiar scenario. in the bilateral ties. (Source: Press TV) (Source: agencies) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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FUTSAL Falcao: No better honour than 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup: Road to Colombia being a futsal ambassador As the cream of the futsal world descend on Colombia for the eighth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, the-afc.com takes a Alessandro Rosa Vieira may not be a I like it that way though. Close games are look at Asia’s five representatives and how they qualified for the household name in the world of futsal, but more exciting.” global showpiece. that is because the Brazilian player goes by Goals aplenty Iran another moniker, that of Falcao, one guar- Colombia 2016 will mark the end of an Group F (Spain, Morocco, Azerbaijan) anteed to bring nods of recognition. era for Falcao, the final act of his interna- Asia’s futsal powerhouse, and winners of eleven of the four- To some the 39-year-old Brazilian tional career: “I said 2008 would be my last teen AFC Futsal Championships, Iran will arrive in Colombia with wing, who is about to appear at an un- World Cup. In 2012 I was sure it was my yet another continental title under their belt, after beating Uz- precedented fifth FIFA Futsal World Cup, last too. And here we are in 2016, and in bekistan in this year’s final. is the greatest player in the history of the pretty good shape too, because this year game. He has the record to back up that I’m really focused on having fun.” lofty status too, having won two world That determination to enjoy himself titles, two adidas Golden Balls and an stems from the taxing time he had at Thai- adidas Golden Boot. land 2012, as he explained: “I had a lot of What is the source of rather less physical problems. I suffered a loss of move- debate is the role he has played in the ment in my facial muscles and I had calf last few years in popularising the sport, problems too. I only played 29 minutes in thanks in no small part to his magical total. I chipped in with those goals against skills and the impact his goals and trick- Argentina and Spain, but I didn’t enjoy it.” ery have had on social media. It was during that quarter-final meet- “That’s something I could never have ing with Argentina that Falcao pleaded imagined,” the eternal No12 told FIFA.com. with his coach to let him go on, with his “My original aim was to make the national side trailing 2-0. On duly entering the team and do so many things for my sport, ary Brazilian. “I’ve always played this game the sport of futsal has grown so fast: “You fray he scored the goal that took the tie but this has just got so big it’s ridiculous. since I was a kid, despite having offers to have to show the fans who don’t know into extra-time and then went on to hit There are lots of places in the world where go and play 11-a-side football. It’s been futsal what it’s all about. That’s where the the winner. “That was the most impor- The 2016 AFC Futsal Championship, which doubled as the they don’t know or don’t understand what my school of life and I don’t regret it for a skills, spectacular tricks and the joy of play- tant moment of my career, because of qualifying tournament for the FIFA Futsal World Cup, saw the futsal is, but they do know Falcao. For me, single minute.” ing the game need to come in.” everything I’d been through,” he recalled. Iranians qualify easily, scoring 48 goals and conceding just four being the ambassador of a sport that is so An entertainer on any stage Show-stopping aside, Falcao acknowl- “I even rank it above the goal I got against in their six matches. popular around the world today is the best Explaining that his determination to stay edged that improved tactics and fitness Spain in the final.” Big group stage wins over Jordan (6-0), China (7-0) and Iraq accolade you can get.” faithful to his style of play has been the have allowed the gap between the best and Falcao has a number of objectives (13-2) were followed by similar routs in the Knockout Stage Falcao has been going “viral” yet again key to his career, Falcao said: “The way I the rest to narrow, and pointed to a general to fulfil as he heads into his final World as they beat Kyrgyzstan 7-0 to secure World Cup qualification in the last few hours. During an interview do things now is the way I’ve always done development in the game that he believes Cup. As well as becoming the first player before trouncing Vietnam 13-1 in the semi-final. at the end of Brazil’s World Cup warm- them: in the street, at home, at school or will manifest itself at Colombia 2016. to grace the competition five times, he is Iran were sternly tested by Uzbekistan in the final but pre- up win over Solomon Islands, he was in- with my friends. I didn’t change when I “Back in the day you could win by ten also looking to set a new appearance re- vailed with a 2-1 win, and thanks to players such as Ghodrat terrupted by the opposing players, who turned professional, and I don’t pick out goals or more, but now you have to work cord, become the all-time leading scorer Bahadori and Farhad Tavakoli fresh from outstanding individual asked him for photos and shared a joke or any matches or opposition in particular. hard to win by two or three, and you’re go- and the first player to win the world title performances at the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championship, this two with him. Falcao was only too happy When the situation merits a bicycle-kick or ing to have a scare or two along the way three times, all with the captain’s arm- may be the year Iran unlock their potential and reach the latter to attend to their requests, with the video I’m in a position to flick the ball over an as well,” he said. “There won’t be any easy band on. “I want to play well,” he said. “I stages of the finals. of the interview proving another smash opponent’s head, I just do it. To my mind rivals at this World Cup. You’re thinking want to be a champion, be the top scorer Uzbekistan on social media. there’s no difference between a World Cup about Vietnam? You’ll have to work your and be the best player. That’s what moti- Group A (Colombia, Portugal, Panama) “Futsal is my life, and I owe everything final or an exhibition match.” socks off to beat Vietnam. Uzbekistan? vates me.” The Uzbeks had the advantage of hosting the 2016 AFC I have to the game,” explained the legend- It is for that very reason that he believes You’ll need to work hard against them too. (Source: FIFA) Futsal Championship, but their performances were of sufficient quality that they would have qualified had the tournament been held anywhere in Asia. Iran give Qatar a mighty Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Consecutive wins over Saudi Arabia (5-2), Kyrgyzstan (2-1) and Lebanon (2-0) put Uzbekistan within touching distance of beating Asia’s FIFA Futsal World Cup sides their first World Cup, and they finished the job with a 3-0 win against Iraq in the quarter-final. What no one expected was that Uzbekistan might actually win the tournament, but they came very close. A superb penalty shootout win against a very strong Thai- land in the semi-final was followed by the Uzbeks taking an early lead in the final, before Iran reeled them in and eventually secured the title. Australia Group D (Ukraine, Brazil, Mozambique) Australia’s qualification for a seventh FIFA Futsal World Cup was done the hard way, having to go through two play-offs for the final Asian ticket to Colombia after being defeated in the quarter-final by Thailand. It was in those cutthroat matches that Futsalroos excelled, Hosts Iran took full advantage of a and Mohd Mohamed scored in dou- Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Championship earlier this year exempli- beating Iraq 5-3 before securing qualification with a 3-1 seemingly anemic Qatar to open ble-digits. President of the Asian Football Confed- fied the role futsal continues to have on over Kyrgyzstan. their account at the 2016 FIBA Asia Game Hero: As expected, Iranian eration (AFC), has sent his best wishes to player development. I am confident of Earlier in the tournament wins over Malaysia (2-1) and Qatar Challenge, 80-73, in Tehran, Iran. Be- giant Hamed Haddadi asserted him- the five Asian teams competing at the more riveting displays in Colombia. (5-2) were followed by a 3-1 loss to Japan, with goals to Greg cause of this, Iran take the early lead self early and often in this encounter. FIFA Futsal World Cup which starts in Co- “The tournament will be memorable Giovenali – who contributed six for the tournament – the com- in Group C. The former NBA player scored 11 of lombia on Saturday. for both Uzbekistan and Vietnam who mon factor in all three matches. Turning Point: Right off the bat, his game-high 15 points in the first half The AFC is represented by Australia, the will be competing at their first FIFA Futsal Australia have been placed in a somewhat daunting Iran asserted their supremacy on as the hosts took a 47-22 lead to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Thailand, Uzbeki- World Cup. I wish all five of the Asian Group D with five-time World Champions Brazil and world both ends of the floor. Team Melli locker rooms at the break. stan and Vietnam, who all qualified through teams the very best of luck and I am sure number eight Ukraine, although they will be expecting to outplayed Qatar in the first quarter The Bottom Line: Iran played the 2016 AFC Futsal Championship held in that they will represent Asia with great beat Mozambique. Thailand to take a big 28-7 lead, and they to expectations in their first match Uzbekistan in February, with the Islamic Re- style, technique and sportsmanship as Group B (Russia, Cuba, Egypt) never looked back since. of the competition, exploiting their public of Iran lifting the trophy. well as pride.” Stats Don’t Lie: No team can shoot edge in size and familiarity to com- Shaikh Salman said: “All our teams Vietnam made footballing history in Having hosted the 2012 World Cup, and featuring some under 30% from the field and get out- pletely outclass Qatar. Al Annabi, showed in the AFC Championship in Uz- qualifying for Colombia as this will be the of the stars – rising and established – of Asian futsal, Thailand rebounded by 25 and still hope for the however, have a prime chance to bekistan that futsal is thriving in Asia and first time they have ever appeared in any enjoyed a steady qualification campaign made easier by the win. That’s exactly what happened here bounce back tomorrow against Iraq, now they will test themselves against the FIFA tournament. Thailand take on Russia constant goals of Suphawut Thueanklang. as the Qataris just couldn’t get any- while Iran take a rest in preparation best sides in the world who have gath- in Medellin tomorrow (Colombia time) The 27-year-old star racked up a tournament-best 14 thing going. Naturalized player Boney with their own game against the Ira- ered in Colombia. while at the same time Uzbekistan will goals at the AFC Futsal Championship, and scored in five Watson was limited to 7 points and no qis on Day 3. “The high-tempo, captivating match- face Panama in Cali. of six matches, with Jetsada Chudech chipping in with five players outside of Hassan Mohamed (Source: FIBA) es and stunning goals at the AFC Futsal (Source: AFC) goals of his own. Group Stage wins over Tajikistan (5-4), Chinese Taipei (7-2) and Vietnam (3-1) were followed by a 6-1 win over Australia which secured qualification, although Thailand will have been Cristiano Ronaldo to return for Real Madrid against Osasuna - Zidane disappointed to lose to hosts Uzbekistan on penalties after a 2-2 semi-final draw. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that squad we have.” Thailand will kick off their tournament against European Cristiano Ronaldo will make his first appearance of the sea- “We have a big squad -- 24 players available,” he added. powerhouse Russia, but with Suphawut and 2016 AFC Futsal son against Osasuna at the Bernabeu on Saturday. “The [FIFA] punishment is there, we cannot change that. Club Championship golden boot winner Jirawat Sornwichian in Portugal captain Ronaldo has not played since injuring The players are happy to be here. If we must be like this for tow, the Southeast Asians have a real chance to cause an upset. his knee early in the Euro 2016 final. some years, we will have this squad for that time.” Vietnam But Zidane told a news conference on Friday: “He is Newly-promoted Osasuna have been beaten on their Group C (Paraguay, Italy, Guatemala) back from his injury and happy to be with us. It is his first last nine visits to the Bernabeu, but Zidane warned: “To- The surprise package of the 2016 AFC Futsal Championship, game, 60 days since his last game, so we must just give him morrow, we will not have an easy game. They are a team Vietnam stunned three-time Japan in the quarter-finals to qual- time. He will play tomorrow.” who will come here to try and play. We must be ready. ify for the World Cup for the first time. Reports in Spain have claimed the 31-year-old would “I am happy that we have all our players back and ready Vietnam began with a hard-fought 5-4 win over Chinese accept being rotated more this season to avoid injury and to play. We are almost all ready, that is good news for me.” Taipei, before flexing their muscles with an 8-1 destruction of tiredness later in the campaign, but Zidane said: “We have Striker Karim Benzema is available, having overcome a Tajikistan. A 3-1 defeat at the hands of Thailand then set up a not agreed anything. Cristiano is Cristiano. niggling hip complaint, and Zidane said: “He can play some meeting with perennial contenders Japan. “I will try so that he is with us every day, and ready to minutes, but we must see how we will start the game.” It what was perhaps the most memorable match of the tour- play. Cristiano is an important player for this team. I want sion could be overturned, claiming his own children were However, Colombia international James Rodriguez and nament - Vietnam scored late equalisers in normal time (3-3) him always with me, nothing else.” affected by the FIFA decision. Brazilians Marcelo and Casemiro will be rested following and extra time (4-4) to force a penalty shootout, which they Madrid’s plans for the season were hit when it was con- “I don’t understand it at all,” he said. “My kids were born their busy international break. won, leading to wild and emotional celebrations among the firmed by FIFA that they, along with Atletico Madrid, were here, spent their whole lives here, so it is absurd they can- “James, Marcelo and Casemiro have played two full Vietnamese delegation. banned from registering new players in the next two trans- not play football. games [in South America this week],” Zidane said. “They The job of qualifying was done, but Vietnam suffered a 13-1 fer windows. “Now we must wait, and we hope it will all be resolved are a bit tired, so it’s best with all the games coming up to hiding at the hands of Iran in the semi-final before taking an- They were found guilty of breaching four articles 19 as quickly. It is annoying, for sure. I do not understand it and it give them some rest.” other beating against Thailand in the third place play-off, sug- well as parts of the regulations on the status and transfer annoys me. It is absurd. The club want this changed quick- Meanwhile, goalkeeper Keylor Navas, playmaker Isco gesting the debutants will have to be on their game if they are of young players. ly.” and left-back Fabio Coentrao are all nearing comebacks to be competitive against some of the world’s best in Colombia. Both clubs plan to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Madrid were surprisingly quiet in the summer trans- from injury. (Source: AFC) Sport, and Zidane said he was hopeful the “absurd” deci- fer window, but Zidane said he was “very happy with the (Source: Soccernet) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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This paralympian is targeting the FUTSAL Excitement awaits Asia’s FIFA Futsal World Cup magical 300kg lift hopefuls Having powerlifted the equivalent of three baby elephants, Siamand Rahmand Iranian With the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 set to start believes he is on course for his attempt on on Saturday (local time), join the-afc.com as we give you a September 14 handy guide to Asia’s five representatives and the tourna- Siamand Rahman’s serious bid to be- ment as a whole. Asia’s Hopeful Five come the first Paralympian to lift more than 300 kilos will be one of the highlights of the Iran, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia How They Got There Rio Games. And having powerlifted the equivalent Iran, Uzbekistan, Thailand and Vietnam were the top-four fin- of three baby elephants, the 28-year-old ishers at the 2016 AFC Futsal Championship, while Australia were Iranian believes he is on course for his at- winners of the play-off between the four losing quarter-finalists. tempt on September 14. There have been seven FIFA Futsal World Cups - Brazil have Rahman set a world record of 280kg been crowned champions five times Who They Are Up Against when he took the over 107kg class gold medal in London four years ago. Vietnam booked their place at the finals of a FIFA tournament He won the title by 38kg from his near- for the first time after recording a stunning win over defend- est rival. ing champions Japan in the quarter-finals of the 2016 AFC Futsal He has since set eight more records. Rah- Championship. And the ASEAN side will take on Guatemala in their man’s current best of 296kg dates from the historic first match in the FIFA Futsal World Cup after being pooled powerlifting World Cup in Dubai in February. with the Central Americans in Group C, which also features 2004 But he failed at 301kg in London and did finalists Italy and Paraguay, who are taking part in their sixth finals. not try for the elusive 300kg at the Asian Like Vietnam, Uzbekistan are also appearing at the FIFA Futal Paralympics in South Korea in 2014. World Cup for the first time, with the 2016 AFC Futsal Champi- “It is on my agenda to reach records onship hosts and runners-up playing their maiden fixture against above 350 kilos and I intend to set the his- Panama, who reached the Round of 16 at Thailand 2012 in their toric record of 400 kilograms,” said Rahman, tournament debut. The Central Asians then face the daunting pros- who has been disabled since birth. pect of taking on hosts Colombia before rounding off their Group Rahman has already been filmed lifting campaign against five-time qualifiers Portugal, third-place finishers at the end of their tournament debut at Guatemala 2000. more than 300kg in training and his nearest “I am working hard for more than a year at training ahead of Rio 2016 Paralympic signed bench and have to lift the weighted Asian fustal superpower Iran, who defeated the Uzbeks on rival, Keun Bae Chun of South Korea said to set a historic record in Rio,” Rahman told Games. Seeing people happy is priceless.” bar above the chest and return the bar un- home soil earlier in 2016 to claim their 11th continental crown, have that winning a gold medal at Rio 2016 is the Iranian Paralympics website. Paralympic powerlifting is a bench press der control to the starting position. been pooled in a tough-looking Group C alongside two-time world “almost impossible.” “I am fit at the moment and I work hard contest. Athletes lay flat on a specially de- (Source: AFP) champions Spain, African champions Morocco, and tournament debutants Azerbaijan, while Thailand, the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup hosts who reached the Round of 16 at the last edition of the Iran wheelchair basketball beats Germany global tournament, have been drawn in Group B, where the 12-time ASEAN champions have Russia, Cuba, and Egypt for company. at Paralympic Games But the AFC representative that has the toughest match of the group stage is undoubtedly Australia, with the Futsalroos drawn in Group D with five-time world champions Brazil. In addition to A Se- Iran wheelchair basketball team defeated Germany in its Iran has been drawn along with London 2012 Paralym- leção, Australia will face newcomers Mozambique as well as renew- opening match at the Rio Paralympics. pic bronze medallist and 2014 World Championship run- ing acquaintances with Ukraine, who defeated the Australians 11-2 The Iranian team beat its rival 69-63 in Rio de Janeiro’s ner-up the USA, host Brazil, Britain, Germany and Algeria. on their tournament debut in 1996, a FIFA Futsal World Cup record Carioca Arena 1 in Group B on Thursday. Iran has participated at the 2016 Summer Paralympics win for the most goals scored by a team in their maiden match. Iran has been scheduled to meet Britain on Friday. with 111 athletes in 12 sport fields. Groups And Fixtures “I am very satisfied since we earned a great victory. I The Iranian delegation finished in 11th place in the pre- GROUP A know we have a difficult task ahead of us but we will do our vious edition, winning 10 gold medals, seven silvers and A1 - Colombia best to qualify from our group,” Iran coach Abbas Aghak- seven bronze medals. A2 - Portugal ouchaki said. (Source: Tasnim) A3 - Uzbekistan A4 - Panama 10/09/16 Colombia v Portugal Iran football 7-a-side defeats Iranian shot put thrower earns 10/09/16 Uzbekistan v Panama 13/09/16 Colombia v Uzbekistan Argentina country’s 1st medal at Rio Paralympics 13/09/16 Panama v Portugal 16/09/16 Panama v Colombia Iran 7-a-side football team started the The first day of the Rio Paralympic 16/09/16 Portugal v Uzbekistan 2016 Paralympic Games with a victory Games was packed with sporting ac- GROUP B over Argentina. tion, and that being said, Iran’s Saman B1 - Thailand The Iranian team defeated its South Pakbaz won the country’s 1st medal at B2 - Russia American opponent 3-1 at the Deodoro the games, and it was silver. B3 - Cuba Olympic Park on Thursday. The Iranian sportsman vied in the B4 - Egypt Mohammad Kharrati, Jasem Bakhshi men’s shot-put F12 category and came 10/09/16 Thailand v Russia and Sadegh Hassani scored for the Ira- 2nd with a throw of 15.98 meters. 10/09/16 Cuba v Egypt nian team. Shot Putter Gonzalez Lopez from 13/09/16 Thailand v Cuba Mariano Morana pulled a goal back Spain exhibited some inspiring dis- 13/09/16 Egypt v Russia for the Argentina. plays at the sporting event, and threw 16/09/16 Egypt v Thailand Iran will play USA on Saturday 16.64 meters to snatch the gold, while 16/09/16 Russia v Cuba Team Melli has been drawn in Group the bronze went to Ukraine’s Roman GROUP C B along with Argentina, USA and the Danyliuk. C1 - Paraguay Netherlands. Another Iranian athlete Younes Sei- C2 - Italy Group A consists of Brazil, Ukraine, fipour finished in fifth place in the Men’s The Iranian delegation finished in 11th The Iranian delegation finished in C3 - Vietnam Great Britain and Ireland. Shot Put - F32. place in the previous edition, winning 11th place in the previous edition, win- C4 - Guatemala Iran has participated at the 2016 Iran has participated at the 2016 10 gold medals, seven silvers and seven ning 10 gold medals, seven silvers and 11/09/16 Paraguay v Italy Summer Paralympics with 111 athletes in Summer Paralympics with 111 athletes bronze medals. seven bronze medals. 11/09/16 Vietnam v Guatemala 12 sports. in 12 sports. (Source: Tasnim) (Source: Staff & Agencies) 14/09/16 Paraguay v Vietnam 14/09/16 Guatemala v Italy 17/09/16 Guatemala v Paraguay Team Iran march in Rio 2016 Paralympics opening ceremony 17/09/16 Italy v Vietnam GROUP D Iran’s team arrived at the opening ceremony of the 2016 heart knows no limits. Everybody has a heart.” Despite the slow uptake of tickets, 1459 days since the D1 - Ukraine Rio Paralympics at the Maracana stadium on Wednesday. President of the Organizing Committee for the Rio 2016 London Paralympics closed on September 9, 2012, the D2 - Brazil It was in this festive spirit that Iran’s 111 athletes made Olympic Games Carlos Arthur Nuzman and International 78,000-seat Maracana was full on Brazil’s Independence D3 - Mozambique their debut, led by Eshrat Kordestani in white. She is a Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven deliv- Day. D4 - Australia member of Iranian women’s sitting volleyball team. ered speeches before acting President of the Republic of More than 4300 athletes from 159 nations, plus two ref- 11/09/16 Ukraine v Brazil Each delegation, including independent Paralympic Brazil Michel Temer declared the Games open. ugees in an independent team, are prepared to perform to 11/09/16 Mozambique v Australia athletes, marched out with a puzzle piece, one side repre- The ceremony concluded with the lighting of the the peak of their physical capabilities and change percep- 14/09/16 Ukraine v Mozambique senting the country and the other with images of partici- Paralympic cauldron by Brazilian Paralympic swimmer Clo- tions of what is possible. 14/09/16 Australia v Brazil pating Paralympic athletes. As nations entered the stadium doaldo Silva. A wheelchair user, Silva faced a flight of stairs It is the biggest Paralympics yet - in terms of athletes 17/09/16 Australia v Ukraine and the 1,160 puzzle pieces were assembled, they took the between himself and the cauldron. The stairs transformed participating - and the greatest performances are expect- 17/09/16 Brazil v Mozambique shape of a human heart. into ramps, allowing Silva to light the flame and prove – in ed to take place in Rio. GROUP E With a heart beating in the center of the stadium, one a fitting message preceding 11 days of competition – that (Source: Staff & Agencies) E1 - Argentina was reminded of the core concept of the ceremony: “The anything is possible. E2 - Kazakhstan E3 - Solomon Islands How does the classification system work? determined by a points system, known as Raza. Paralympic classifications What is Raza? E4 - Costa Rica Every athlete competing at the Paralympics will have gone 12/09/16 Argentina v Kazakhstan explained through an evaluation that is conducted by authorised techni- Raza is a mathematical formula that is applied to each 12/09/16 Solomon Islands v Costa Rica cal officials known as “classifiers”. These people have been ap- athlete’s performance to calculate a points score. The athlete 15/09/16 Argentina v Solomon Islands pointed by the international governing body of each particu- with the highest score wins, meaning that the person with Why are there different Paralympic classifications? 15/09/16 Costa Rica v Kazakhstan lar sport. Classifiers assess the athlete’s impairment and how the least impairment does not receive an unfair advantage 18/09/16 Costa Rica v Argentina The idea behind classifications is to ensure that ath- it impacts on their ability to perform certain functions before over those who are more severely affected by their impair- 18/09/16 Kazakhstan v Solomon Islands letes compete against opponents of similar or equal im- assigning them to a particular class. The process of classifying ment. The algorithm was established by tracking a number GROUP F pairment. Athletes are grouped together into classes in an athletes is an ongoing process, which takes place at all major of athletes’ performances over a range of years. F1 - Iran effort to create a level playing field. events, before and during competition. Thus, a competitors’ Is Raza always used to determined com- How are athletes’ classifications defined? bined-class events? F2 - Spain classification can change throughout their career as their level F3 - Morocco There are 10 broad categories of impairment than No. Sometimes when there is not an event available of impairment evolves. F4 - Azerbaijan each Paralympic athlete is put into – eight of them are Is there a medal for each classification? for a particular classification, athletes are given the op- 12/09/16 Iran v Spain a form of physical impairment, one for visual impairment tion of competing up a class with competitors who are Not necessarily. In some cases, athletes from different 12/09/16 Morocco v Azerbaijan and one for intellectual impairment. Within these catego- less impaired. For example, there is no T45 or T46 100m classifications will compete for the same medal because the 15/09/16 Iran v Morocco ries, there are then several sub-categories to increase the in Rio, so athletes in those categories are permitted to sport’s governing body has decided that their particular im- 15/09/16 Azerbaijan v Spain level of “fairness”. For example, there are eight sub-cat- compete in the T47 race. For these events there is no pairments place them at around the same level of ability. For 18/09/16 Azerbaijan v Iran egories in athletics for competitors with cerebral palsy, example, cyclists in the C1, C2 and C3 categories compete Raza points scoring system – the fastest run and furthest 18/09/16 Spain v Morocco ranging from the most to the least severe. together in the C1-3 500m time trial. The results are then throw or jump wins. (Source: AFC) b

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NEWS Edman Aivazian wants his Mashhad to host Mohammadreza Shajarian’s 76th birthday celebration paintings to adorn people’s homes ARTTEHRAN ARTTEHRAN — Colleagues and fans of the living leg- — The coming to an end today. desk deskend of Persian traditional music Mohammadreza London-based Ira- On the theme of his paintings, the art- Shajarian will come together in his nian-Armenian artist Edman Aivazian ist noted, “I have presented a variety of hometown of Mashhad on September wants his paintings to adorn the walls of topics such as people, bazaar, mosques 21 to celebrate his 76th birthday. people’s homes rather than to be kept and villages in my paintings, but on the Cultural elites of the country in the collections of art dealers. whole, I am fascinated by deserts. A per- have been invited to the celebra- “When you hold an exhibition, you son drowns in the silence and the large tion, the Khorasan Artists Forum, can find your way to people’s hearts expanse of a desert. A desert is not emp- which is the organizer of the cele- and there is no place where you can ty and bears a sort of strange music and bration, announced in a press re- hide something there. An exhibition poetry,” he explained. lease on Thursday. helps form a connection, and you “And today, I have reached a point The ceremony will be held in ab- can get a good lesson from people where I think a painting must be a sence of Shajarian who is currently in there that you would otherwise never painting in itself rather than a decora- Sacramento, California in the United learn at your work. This is the result of tion, a description, or even an inscrip- States, to receive treatment for his a direct relationship with people,” the tion of something,” he asserted. A poster for vocalist Mo- kidney cancer.In a video released on artist told the Persian service of ISNA Aivazian, who attained his profes- hammadreza Shajarian’s March 20, Shajarian announced that on Thursday. sional education in Europe, has a wide 76th birthday he is battling kidney cancer. “Selling an artwork is like selling scope of interests in painting, graphic one’s own child. I am financially secure art, architecture and design. and therefore I prefer my works to be He has made the interior designs hung on the walls of houses. That way for some Armenian churches and instead of having to dust my paintings, public and sacral buildings in Europe, Girls to stage musical other people do the dusting,” he added. the Near East and Iran. “Colors of the Homeland”, an “Colors of the Homeland” was dis- performance at Tehran center exhibition of paintings by Aivazian played in November 2015 at the National opened at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Gallery of Armenia, which is the country’s Art fans visit an exhibition of paintings by the London-based Iranian-Armenian painter Edman Aiva- ARTTEHRAN — A group of 42 girls is scheduled Center on September 2 and will be major exhibition venue for art. zian at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center on September 3, 2016. (Honaronline/Hassan Motahhari) deskto stage a musical performances inspired by Iranian traditional rituals at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center on September 20. The performance titled “The Children of My Homeland Iran” Persian lexicographer Mohammad Moin commemorated in Gilan will be choreographed by Hayedeh CULTURE TEHRAN — Persian lexicographer mous books in existence in the Persian language field. Kishipur, the director of Shiftegan-e deskMohammad Moin (1914-1971) was Professor Moin also conducted a series of research Del, a large troupe of female per- honored on Thursday during a ceremony held beside works in different topics such as history, philosophy, formers, the publicist of the troupe, his tomb in Astaneh Ashrafieh, Gilan Province. psychology and linguistics, and today we the need to Manijeh Babai, said in a press re- A number of cultural officials, Moin’s family mem- reinforce these studies with Persian language and liter- lease on Friday. bers, fans and the literati attended the ceremony, Per- ature,” he explained. Parisa Mahjur is the writer of a sian media reported on Friday. Moin was a prominent lexicographer and compiled one text for the performance, which will The ceremony began with the recitation of a message of the most outstanding lexicons in the Persian language. be narrated by Maryam Oladi. written by the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, He was a university professor and his lexicon was Only women are allowed to at- Ali Jannati, followed by a number of speeches delivered second to that of Ali Akbar Dehkhoda (1879–1959). De- tend the performance. by the literati and officials. hkhoda was a prominent Iranian linguist, and author of Shiftegan-e Del performed Speaking at the ceremony, the high advisor of Irani- the most comprehensive Persian language dictionary “Scheherazade the Storyteller” an Society for the Promotion of Persian Language and ever published. A poster for “The Children about Scheherazade, the legendary Literature, Ali-Asgahr Mirbaqeri Fard, called Moin a sig- Born in Rasht in 1914, Mohammad Moin was the first of My Homeland Iran” Persian queen and the storyteller of nificant model for training the younger generation in student to graduate from the University of Tehran with a “One Thousand and One Nights”, at Iranian literati and Persian literature aficionados Persian language and literature. gather beside the tomb of Mohammad Moin in Astaneh doctoral degree in Persian literature. Mohammad Moin Niavaran in May. “With these ceremonies we learn not to forget that completed Dehkhoda’s unfinished volumes in compli- The troupe also staged “A Scheherazade Should Be” at Teh- Ashrafieh on September 8, 2016 to commemorate the great personalities like Moin were living in the field of Persian eminent lexicographer. ance with Dehkhoda’s request. ran’s Vahdat Hall in January 2015. Persian art and culture,” he added. Professor Moin was also head of the Literature commis- “Definitely, the invaluable efforts made by these cultural assets,” he noted. sion at the International Congress of Iranology. He died in great figures have led to the creation of national and “Today, his Persian dictionary is one of the most fa- 1971 and was buried in Astaneh Ashrafieh, Gilan. WHAT’S IN ART GALLERIES Multimedia PICTURE OF THE DAY REUTERS/Thomas Peter Tom Hanks The shirin Gallery is hosting two exhibitions organized in collaboration explores the drama with the United Nations office in Tehran and the EN Bank. of being a hero The Hall 1 of the gallery is displaying calligraphic paintings by Amir-Ali Izadi in “Sully” and the Hall 2 is showcasing photos by Reza Abedini. The exhibitions named “Pen-Peace-Pace” will run until September 13 at the gallery located at No. 5, 13th LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — When a US St., Karim Khan Ave. Airways pilot landed a damaged plane in Photo the Hudson River in the middle of winter, An exhibition of photos by children saving all 155 people on board, he was im- living in Iran’s remote border towns is mediately hailed a hero - but even heroes underway at Did Gallery. can be crumbling on the inside. The exhibit entitled “My Childhood” “Sully,” directed by Clint Eastwood and runs until October 7 at the gallery out in theaters on Friday, follows the imme- located on the corner of 4th Alley, diate aftermath of the extraordinary events North Mofatteh St. on Jan. 15, 2009 that saw Captain Chesley A collection of photos of murals “Sully” Sullenberger land the plane on the created by street children is on show in Hudson after the Airbus A320-214’s two exhibition at Ava Gallery. engines were destroyed by a flock of birds. The exhibit titled “House of Following the landing, Sully, played by Memories” has been organized to Tom Hanks, and his co-pilot Jeff Skiles (Aar- raise funds for these children. on Eckhart) faced a lengthy National Trans- The showcase runs until September portation Safety Board investigation, which 14 at the gallery located at No. 9, Ramin Alley, North tried to determine whether Sully and Skiles Khazar St., in the Elahieh neighborhood. had made an error and thus, put both their Painting long-standing reputations at risk. Negar Gallery is playing host to an The film spotlights the post-traumatic exhibition of paintings by Termeh Musavi. stress disorder that Sully faces as the world The exhibit named “Anemus” will run around him hails him as a hero. He strug- until September 14 at the gallery located gles through vivid nightmares reliving dif- at No. 33, Delaram Alley, Roshanai St. in ferent versions of the event where the plane the Qeitarieh neighborhood. People look at portraits of late Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong during the opening of an exhibition of Mao related art in Beijing, China on September 8, 2016. crashes into New York buildings, an image An exhibition of paintings by Arash that brings to mind the tragedy of 9/11. Fesharaki is underway at Etemad Gallery. The exhibit named “The Land Music band to raise funds for burn victims Tehran museum to screen “Dial M for Murder” of Crystal Bubbles” will run until ARTTEHRAN — Dot, an ARTTEHRAN — Prominent September 20 at the gallery that can deskall-female Iranian pop deskEnglish director Alfred be found at No. 4 Bukan St., off Yaser band, will perform a concert at Tehran’s Hitchcock’s 1954 detective film “Dial M for Ave., in the Niavaran neighborhood. Gabbeh Vahdat Hall on September 13 to raise Murder” will go on screen at the Tehran Mu- funds for burn victims in the country. seum of Contemporary Art on September 11. A collection of Gabbehs, a kind of The band is led by actress Shohreh Starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelly, the Persian rug, by Shadi Taki is on display Soltani, who is also a pianist and santur film is about Tony Wendice, an ex-tennis pro, in exhibition at Jahan Gallery. player. who wants to have his wealthy wife Margot The exhibit entitled “Shadi’s Gabbehs” The concert has been organized murdered so he can have her inheritance. will run until September 21 at the gallery by the Qoqnus Association of Burn When he discovers her affair with Mark Halli- located at No. 2169, Vali Asr St. Victims. day, he comes up with a perfect plan to kill her.