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SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 JAMADA ALTHANI 23, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Interior minister Yemeni Oxford enjoy Ramsey sets finds cops militia captures crushing Arsenal on in Khaitan Iranian officers double on tails of shisha café6 in Aden8 historic17 day Chelsea20 Obama, Castro herald new Min 23º Max 34º era at Summit of Americas High Tide 05:10 & 16:25 Low Tide US, Cuba leaders shake hands • Maduro wants to talk 10:45 40 PAGES NO: 16488 150 FILS PANAMA CITY: US President Barack Obama and Cuba’s News Raul Castro heralded a new era of bilateral relations in brief yesterday as they both addressed a landmark Summit of the Americas ahead of historic one-on-one talks. Sitting around an oval table with some 30 other region- Computer services at al leaders in Panama City, Obama and Castro spoke one MoI back to normal after the other in an unprecedented public exchange KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior’s Assistant between the leaders of the Cold War-era foes. “This Undersecretary for Information Technology and shift in US policy represents a turning point for our Communication Sheikh Meshaal Al-Jaber Al-Abdullah entire region,” Obama said. “The fact that President Al-Sabah emphasized that the ministry’s computer sys- Castro and I are both sitting here today marks a historic tems resumed functioning after a fire broke out at the occasion.” As the US leader looked on, Castro declared: Information Systems Directorate last week. An emer- “President Obama is an honest man.” gency team was formed immediately to inspect the But both leaders acknowledged that the two coun- scene, assess losses and set a mechanism to resume the tries, as they negotiate to restore diplomatic relations functions of computer services as soon as possible that broke off in 1961, will continue to have disagree- while keeping databases intact, Sheikh Meshaal said in ments. Obama cited the human rights situation in a statement yesterday. Specialized technical operation Cuba, while Castro renewed calls for the US Congress teams exerted continuous efforts to guarantee resum- ing services of computers rapidly in all sectors of the to lift a decades-old embargo. “I think it’s no secret, ministry, he added. He noted that information systems President Castro I’m sure would agree, that there will are subject to terms of preventive protection that continue to be significant differences between our two should be followed when re-operating computers, countries,” Obama said. stressing all data are intact. Taking their bid to restore diplomatic ties to a new level, Obama and Castro later held a discussion on the sidelines of the second and final day of the summit. The Pioneering actor two leaders already said hello late Friday, greeting each Saleh dies at 77 other and shaking hands - a gesture rich in symbolism - KUWAIT: Kuwait has lost one of its pioneering as other leaders looked on. The face-to-face talks were stage and television actors Ahmad Al-Saleh due to the climax of their surprise announcement on Dec 17 illness. Saleh, 77, was getting medical treatment at that, after 18 months of secret negotiations, they a hospital in the United States when he died. would seek to normalize relations between their two Minister of Information and Minister of State for PANAMA CITY: US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shake hands as United Nations nations. It is Cuba’s first time participating at the 21- Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Secretary General Ban Ki-moon looks on, moments before the opening ceremony of the VII Americas year-old summit. Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al- Summit on Friday. — AP Continued on Page 13 Sabah yesterday mourned the loss of Saleh. Sheikh Salman told KUNA that Saleh, throughout his career, Mideast rivalries stoke sectarianism was an example of the true great artist with outstand- BEIRUT: Across the Middle East, fierce useful - if dangerous - tool. Sectarian as a fight of “good versus evil”. Iran the rivalry between Tehran and Riyadh - ing talent. Saleh’s career in Ahmad Al-Saleh rivalry between Sunni Saudi Arabia and rhetoric is on display most explicitly in meanwhile last week accused Riyadh of not the religious fissure that began with theater started in the 1960s, Shiite Iran is heightening sectarian ten- the language used by militant groups. committing “genocide” with its military a dispute over the Prophet Mohammed’s earning much success from his roles in numerous sions, even in conflicts that analysts say The Islamic State jihadist group, for operation. And in Syria, the government successor. “There is no eternal conflict plays. His work in TV soap operas and dramas are primarily political. Riyadh and Tehran example, regularly denounces Shiites and its allies, including Tehran and here,” said Jane Kinninmont, deputy began in 1974 right up until his recent bout with adhere to different branches of Islam and others as heretics. But divisive reli- Lebanon’s Shiite group Hezbollah, label head of the Middle East and North Africa serious illness. He also starred in two Kuwaiti and have often backed members of their gious rhetoric also appears in official dis- all those in the Sunni-led opposition as program at Chatham House. “But some- motion pictures: The Cruel Sea in 1971 and The own sect in regional conflicts. But ana- course. Saudi officials have cast their “terrorists”. times these different religious identities Silence in 1976. In 1979 he played the popular lysts say their rivalry is driven largely by intervention in Yemen, against rebels But experts say these conflicts are can become caught up in wider political character of Uncle Abdullah in the Arabic version politics, with sectarian sentiment more a who adhere to a branch of Shiite Islam, about security, power, governance, and Continued on Page 13 of the much-applauded children’s series Open Sesame. Born in 1938, his body will be interred as soon as it arrives from the United States. Bangladesh hangs Houthi shell kills three Saudi officers on border RIYADH: A mortar shell fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia top Islamist leader across the border into Saudi Arabia killed three of the kingdom’s army officers on Friday, a Defence Ministry DHAKA: Bangladesh authorities yes- ior figure in the Jamaat-e-Islami party, statement carried by the Saudi state news agency SPA terday hanged a top Islamist leader for was convicted of abduction, torture said yesterday. The statement said more than 500 overseeing a massacre during the and mass murder as one of the leaders Houthi fighters have been killed in clashes on the bor- nation’s 1971 independence war of a pro-Pakistan militia that killed der since the conflict began on March 26, but did not against Pakistan. “Mohammad thousands of people. An ambulance say how it came by that figure. Three Saudi Arabian bor- Kamaruzzaman has been executed at carrying Kamaruzzaman’s body left der guards were killed last week. 10.30 pm Bangladesh time (1630 the jail for his home village in north- GMT),” law and justice minister Anisul ern Bangladesh more than an hour Huq told AFP. Specially trained con- after the execution, jailor Farman Ali Saudi king sacks victs took him to a makeshift gallows told reporters, adding that the vehicle health minister set up near his prison cell and hanged was escorted by a convoy of elite RIYADH: Saudi King Salman has sacked health him using a rope, in line with security officers. The Jamaat party minister Ahmed Al-Khatib and appointed a care- Bangladeshi jail procedure. He was condemned “the government’s pre- taker to carry out his duties, the official Saudi Press declared dead by a magistrate and a planned murder of writer, journalist Agency said in a terse statement yesterday. SPA government doctor. He had refused and Islamic scholar” Kamaruzzaman did not give a reason for the sacking but said that BEIRUT: Mariam Saidi paints as she stands in front of an oil painting of her son to beg for a pardon from the presi- and called a nationwide strike tomor- the king issued a decree to appoint Minister of Maher, who disappeared in 1982 at the age of 15 while fighting near Beirut, at dent. row in protest at the hanging. State Mohammed al-Sheikh as acting health min- her house in the Lebanese capital on April 8, 2015. — AFP Kamaruzzaman, the third most sen- Continued on Page 13 ister. Saudi news website Sabq said Khatib was replaced over his “shortcomings” in dealing with hospitals in the south of the country, where troops Lebanon war still haunts are deployed along the border with conflict-hit Yemen. Sabq did not source its report. A Saudi-led families of disappeared coalition has been engaged in an air campaign against Shiite rebels in Yemen, and the kingdom’s BEIRUT: Forty years after Lebanon’s civil we have not been able to mourn,” said troops are mobilized in the south of the country. war began, the families of thousands of Mariam Saidi, whose 15-year-old son people who disappeared are still haunt- Maher disappeared in 1982 while fight- ed by the conflict and fighting to learn of ing near Beirut. “It’s a cause that must not Capitol locked down, their loved ones’ fate. “We just want to die,” she insisted in her apartment on the shooter ‘neutralized’ know what happened to them... we want old line that separated largely Christian WASHINGTON: The US Capitol was locked down yester- a grave where we can leave flowers,” east Beirut from the mostly Muslim west day after shots were fired nearby, but police have “neu- Wadad Halawani, president of the of the city. tralized” the suspected shooter, US Capitol police said. Committee of the Families of the Like the Argentine Mothers of the Police were also investigating a suspicious package on Kidnapped and Disappeared, told AFP. Plaza de Mayo movement, Saidi has since the lower west terrace of the Capitol building in The civil war lasted 15 bloody years from 2005 participated in a permanent protest Washington, and several nearby streets were closed. 1975 to 1990, killing more than 150,000 camp outside the UN headquarters in Police did not give details of what happened to the sus- people and leaving some 17,000 missing, central Beirut. But despite the long-run- pected shooter. However, several media reports includ- according to official figures. ning protest and various campaigns, the ing NBC and the Associated Press said the man had com- The conflict primarily pitted Christian parties to the civil war have refused to mitted suicide, and that he left behind a suitcase that groups against Palestinian factions share information about the missing. was being investigat by a bomb squad. “The Capitol has backed by leftist and Muslim parties, “They refuse to reopen the files, saying it DUBAI: A fan in an elaborate costume poses during the Middle East Film & Comic been locked down because of the potential security with significant regional and internation- will threaten civil peace. As if the country Con (MEFCC) yesterday. The MEFCC, which ran from April 9 to 11, is the only con- threat. No one can enter or exit,” Capitol Police spokes- al intervention. “Those who buried their was at peace!” Halawani said. sumer event for fans of cult entertainment and popular culture in the Middle woman Kimberly Schneider said in a statement. children were able to weep for them, but Continued on Page 13 East. — AP LOCAL SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Some of the top guests who attended the ceremony pose for a group picture. The top guests and honored healthcare professionals in a group photo taken at the end of the ceremony. Dasman Diabetes Institute hosts graduation ceremony Professionals completed Joslin University program

KUWAIT: Dasman Diabetes Institute held a graduation ceremony for 62 healthcare profes- sionals who successfully completed the pro- gram Joslin University for Kuwait. The ceremo- ny was held in the presence of Professor Hilal Al-Sayer, Former Minister of Health and chair- man of Dasman Diabetes Institute Board of Trustees, Professor Kazem Behbehani, OBE, Director-General, Dr Waleed Al-Dhahi, Consultant Endocrinology and Diabetes, Mubarak Hospital, Program Director of Kuwait Endocrine and Diabetes Fellowship and Dr Antoine Kaldany, Executive Director, International Initiatives, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Dasman Diabetes institute, founded by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS), established collaboration with Joslin Diabetes Center (JDC), affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Kuwait Ministry of Health to deliver a Program for Primary (From left) Professor Kazem Behbehani, Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, and Professor Professor Hilal Al-Sayer (right) announces a graduate’s name. Healthcare Professionals in Diabetes Care. The Hilal Al-Sayer. co-directors of the programs are Dr Nuha El Transformation rent work commitments. The program is a “do with post-tests, journal club - periodic current webcasts to include vital topics in the man- Sayed, International Training Programs at JCD was founded in 1898 by Dr Elliott P it at your own pace blended eLearning tool” abstracts from Joslin experts, patient agement of diabetes and its related condi- Joslin Diabetes Center, Director, International Joslin. Ever since, JDC has helped transform- which included live symposia with Harvard Education Materials and Joslin and Kuwait tions. These included difficult cases and com- Initiatives at Harvard Medical Faculty ing the diagnosis, treatment and prevention faculty, an educational website to supplement Clinical Guidelines. mon errors and challenges in insulin and oral Physicians, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard of diabetes worldwide. The programs offer the live events with ongoing online activities, medications, using the new recommenda- Medical School and Dr Dalia Badawi, Director dynamic and comprehensive approaches to development of tools and handouts to use First symposium tions in clinics, prescription for the busy pri- of Planning and Development at Dasman the management and care of people with dia- with patients and Portal for Ongoing Online Dasman Diabetes Institute launched the mary care physician and adjusting diabetes Diabetes Institute. The ultimate goal is to betes and its related conditions, up to the knowledge exchange. The portal included a first Symposium On May 11, 2013 which was medications for patients’ with co-morbidities. improve the quality of diabetes care within minute medical literature, current research, state of the Art Lectures - delivered as stream- presented by Joslin University instructors over The future plans include conducting a clin- the Primary Healthcare services and for those and a wealth of hands on clinical experience. ing video files, live Video/Teleconferences - two days. One hundred and two Physicians ical outcomes study to measure the effect on professionals to become certified by the JDC The ease of access of the program enabled delivered as follow-up activities related to were nominated from the Ministry of Health key patient health parameters and doing the after the completion of a full year’s program the participants to acquire cutting edge med- each video, continuing Medical Education (MOH) from all 5 health regions to take part in program to include more healthcare profes- requirements. ical knowledge, without interruption of cur- Activities - downloadable print monographs the program. This was followed by four live sionals from Kuwait and the GCC states. Morocco’s Oulad Teima eyes twinship with Kuwait

TAROUDANT: The Moroccan City of Oulad Teima is yearn- ing to hammer out twinship agreements with any Kuwaiti province in order to share experience in the domain of municipal planning and control, a senior city official said yesterday. “Oulad Teima Municipality is interested in building bridges of communication with Kuwaiti provinces, and in transferring its municipal experience to them,” Chairman of the Oulad Teima Municipality Mohammad Abu Dalal said. Lying in Taroudant Province, Oulad Teima City has already clinched twinship agreements with several European and Arab cities, notably in France, Italy, Algeria KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- and Mauritania, he said, speaking highly of mutual benefits Ghanim (right) is seen off at the airport by Deputy and fruitful cooperation in this regard. Speaker Mubarak Al-Khurainej. — KUNA Hailing Moroccan-Kuwaiti cooperation, the Moroccan Speaker to Washington official voiced hope that bilateral municipal relations would be further promoted and developed in the near for conference future. A Kuwaiti municipal delegation is in Morocco to attend an international event on urban planning between 110 Shabab Program KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim April 8-11, with over 40 Arab and foreign urban experts headed to Washington yesterday to attend the Global participating. Parliamentary Conference. The event is hosted by the Earlier yesterday, the visiting Kuwait delegation toured graduates joined NBK Global Parliamentary Network, the World Bank and a number of municipal utilities and civil society institutions Emad Al-Ablani International Monetary Fund (IMF), and takes place on to become acquainted with the Moroccan experience in KUWAIT: More than 110 young said Emad Al-Ablani, NBK General Aiming at developing the skills of April 12-13, 2015. the field of urban organization in Oulad Teima. Kuwaiti diploma holders from both Manager, Human Resources Group. young Kuwaitis, NBK offers several Ghanim is scheduled to meet with heads of parliaments Head of the water treatment plant in Oulad Teima genders joined National Bank of “NBK Shabab program aims at training and developing programs as well as senior officials from the World Bank and IMF. Muhammad Salim said in a statement that this station is Kuwait (NBK) after their successful improving young Kuwaiti skills in including NBK Academy, Shabab pro- According to a document by the Global Parliamentary Network, the conference brings together some 200 parlia- constructed on 67 hectares area and is working on a graduation from Shabab Training order to prepare them as highly quali- gram, Summer Internship Program mentarians from about 100 countries, leaders from civil sewage treatment for the city and reduces the harmful Program in six consecutive sessions fied Kuwaiti banking leaders of the and many others. society and partner organizations, and top officials from bacteria and microbes on the environment. since its launch two years ago. future.” NBK also organizes executive train- the World Bank Group and the IMF. Head of Al-Raafa Society for orphans and the elderly in Shabab Program is the first initia- “Since its launch, more than 110 ing programs in line with the bank’s The document indicated that the global conference is the city Ahmed Shaybah said in a similar statement that tive of its kind in the private sector in diploma holders graduates were commitment to developing and an opportunity to identify the Network’s policy foci for the this society is designed to accommodate children who are Kuwait. NBK Shabab Training Program enrolled in branches since March investing in its key resource and upcoming years, adding that the agenda - which runs over orphans or those living in harsh conditions, in addition to extends over a period of two and a 2013,” Ablani added. “NBK maintains human capital. Built on world-class two days - brings stimulating and informative sessions as providing them with the necessary assistance in terms of half months and is specially designed its leading position as one of the standards for best practices in bank- well as many opportunities for discussion. —KUNA education, health care and specialized training courses. to provide diploma holders with the country’s largest employers in the pri- ing, the first of its kind NBK High He added that the society also provides opportunities theoretical and practical skills cover- vate sector. NBK will continue its Fliers Program teaches key skills ing different aspects in the Consumer efforts to provide career and training including strategic thinking, leader- for the development of young people, children, women Banking Group. opportunities for nationals and to ship skills, building a culture of excel- and the elderly for a decent life and to ensure safety of “NBK Shabab program falls within support the country’s aim to encour- lence, management of change and their rights guaranteed by the state and equal opportuni- the framework of NBK’s strategy to age young Kuwaitis to assume roles innovation as well as financial man- ties. —KUNA attract and hire qualified nationals” in the private sector.” agement. Justice Minister in Doha to partake in UN meeting

DOHA: Minister of Justice, Awqaf exchange their experiences and and Islamic Affairs Yaqoub Al-Sane intensify international cooperation arrived in Doha Friday to partake in in tackling the threat of transnation- the 13th UN Congress on the Crime al organized crime. Prevention and Criminal Justice, The conferees will consider how scheduled 12-19 April. The Minister best to integrate crime prevention is accompanied by a large delega- and criminal justice into the wider tion from the Justice Ministry as UN agenda. It will focus on links well as several justice and crime between security, justice and the fighting agencies including Head of rule of law, and the attainment of a the Anti-Corruption Public better, more equitable world. The Authority Justice Abdulrahman Al- Minister was received at the airport Nemash. by several senior officials from the The 13th UN Crime Congress in Qatari Justice Ministry and the Doha brings together governments, Kuwait Ambassador in Doha Meteb DOHA: Minister of Justice, Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Yaqoub Al-Sane is pictured shortly after his policy-makers and experts to Al-Mutotah. —KUNA arrival in Doha, Qatar. — KUNA SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 LOCAL

Japan’s contribution at the Project workers can transfer 3rd Syria pledging conference visas to different employers KUWAIT: Japan attaches great significance million to Syrian refugees, IDPs and host to the international effort to alleviate the suf- communities etc. in areas such as food, pub- fering of more than 10 million Syrian lic health and sanitation, education and pro- By Meshaal Al-Enezi women assaulted her while jogging in refugees and Internally Displaced Persons tection of women and children. Fireman arrested for drug abuse Rumaithiya, said security sources. They noted (IDPs). In this regard, Japan highly com- - Emergency grant aid of $6 million to KUWAIT: Manpower Public Authority Director A first lieutenant at Kuwait Fire Services that a case was filed and the suspects were mends the Amir of Kuwait and the provide winterization non-food items and Jamal Al-Dousary issued an administrative deci- Directorate (KFSD) and his Egyptian friend were being summoned. Government of Kuwait for having hosted the additional foods for Syrian refugees and IDPs sion yesterday allowing labor registered on gov- arrested for drug abuse and possession of Third International Humanitarian Pledging affected by cold wave. ernment projects to transfer visa from one spon- drugs, said security sources. Case papers indi- Drunk driver caught Conference for Syria on March 31. The gov- - Non-project grant aid of about $16.7 sor to another. Workers in similar situations cate that suspecting a vehicle parked on side of A 32-year-old citizen was arrested when traf- ernment of Japan sent high-level officials to million for Jordan to procure medical equip- where in the past only allowed to transfer their the road in Farwaniya, a police patrol smelled fic police were dispatched to investigate a rou- the previous two Pledging Conferences held ments. visas to different companies but under the spon- strange smoke coming out of it. On checking tine accident and found that one of the two in Kuwait, and was represented by State - Yen loans of about $370 million to sorship of the same employer. The new decision the car, the two suspects were caught red hand- motorists was heavily drunk. Minister for Foreign Affairs Yasuhide improve infrastructure in local communities also indicates that laborers contracted locally ed smoking hashish. Searching the two sus- Nakayama at the Third Conference. in Turkey affected by the influx of Syrians. from the private sector or transferring from pects, policemen found two sacks of heroin, a Military ID stolen In light of these efforts, the Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with the interna- dependant visas could transfer to other spon- bar of hashish, some pills and wrapping paper. A Kuwait army officer filed a case at Salmiya Japan would like to highlight Japan’s pledge tional community, will steadily implement sors according to the previous conditions, which A case was filed. police station reporting that an unidentified announced at the Third Pledging the above-mentioned additional assistance are: conclusion of the project’s tenure, working robber had broken into his vehicle window and Conference. Japan announced to provide a and continue both humanitarian support for at least one year for the first sponsor and Jogger assaulted stolen a wallet with KD 300 in cash and his mili- total of approximately $509 million as addi- and work for a political solution to the Syrian receiving the sponsor’s approval for transferring. A female citizen reported that three Iranian tary ID. tional humanitarian assistance to Syria arid crisis. The Embassy of Japan wishes that peo- its neighboring counties in this year. The ple of Kuwait take note of the above-men- breakdown is as follows; tioned contributions of Japan. Thank you - Humanitarian assistance of about $116 very much. Egypt, Kuwait enjoy historic ties: Mahlab

CAIRO: Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim The premier referred to the efforts exert- Mahlab lauded yesterday Egypt-Kuwait ed by the government aimed at resolving relations, describing them as “historic”. all problems facing investors, including Mahlab made the comments during a Kuwaitis, to create an attractive atmos- meeting with Kuwaiti Ambassador in Cairo phere for further investments, it noted. Salem Al-Zamanan, said a statement by Zamanan said Kuwait Petroleum Egypt’s cabinet. Mahlab stressed that Corporation (KPC) will soon finish prepara- Egypt-Kuwait relations have been positive- tions for opening a KPC regional office in ly developing, the statement said, adding Cairo, the statement said. The new office this was clear when HH the Amir Sheikh will expand the distribution of Kuwaiti oil Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took products in the Egyptian market and in part in the Egypt Economic Development Africa and countries on the Mediterranean Conference last month. Sea, it concluded. — KUNA Capital Markets Authority launches awareness program

KUWAIT: The Capital Markets Authority is con- the topics. It expressed hope for more active tinuing the series of its awareness program for participation in its program to enrich the dis- the second quarter of 2015 which includes 11 cussions to achieve the desired objectives, awareness workshops that will kick off next welcoming all of ideas and proposals in this Tuesday. The workshops tackle various topics regard. pertinent to the activity of securities and relat- The statement pointed out that the work- ed practices, regulations and rules. shops also include topics about improper The authority said in a press statement yes- practices in the trading and the exploitation of terday that it has implemented a series of information and instructions on the compe- awareness workshops during the first quarter tence and integrity of the authorized persons of this year, where a range of issues were as well as a committee of complaints and raised and attracted interest of the participants grievances (terms of reference and proce- and answered many of their questions about dures) and the renewal of licenses. —KUNA Illegal residents’ transactions finalized

KUWAIT: Authorities finalized 2,638 paper addition to 251 others to the Ministry of transactions for illegal residents over the past Interior, for 286 individuals. three months, said the Central Agency for Up to 71 documents were sent to Zakat Remedying Illegal Residents’ Status yesterday. House, for 80 persons of this segment, 158 to KRCS distributes aid to Syrian refugees The works were for 4,107 individuals of this the family affiliation libel suits committee, said social segment. Up to 1,296 transactions Farhan, also noting other works within this BEIRUT: The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) part of the KRCS’s relief campaign that covers at needs of Syrian refugees, noting that the society involved the Ministry of Health, for 1,956 indi- framework, such as correcting names of 328 continued yesterday to hand out humanitarian least 5,000 Syrian refugee families living in differ- provides bread and medical supplies of dialysis. viduals, said Abdullah Al-Farhan, the informa- residents, with 78 documents addressed to aid to some 350 Syrian refugee families in some ent areas in Lebanon. The aim of this aid is to The KRCS had distributed more humanitarian tion director of the central apparatus. the Public Authority for Civil Information, con- areas in eastern Lebanon. alleviate the suffering of refugees who are living aid to some Syrian refugee families living in sev- The apparatus addressed 702 papers to the cerning 97 individuals, 17 to the Ministry of Head of the KRCS’ mission in Lebanon Dr amid difficult living circumstances and tough cli- eral areas in Mount Lebanon. Earlier yesterday, documents department at the Ministry of Defense, for 310 such residents, and 65 papers Musaed Al-Eenzi said that the aid, which mate, he said. He added that the KRCS is exert- the KRCS delivered relief aid to some 900 Syrian Justice, concerning 973 illegal residents, in to other authorities for 77 residents.—KUNA involved foodstuffs, cleaning tools and fuel, is ing huge efforts to meet necessary and pressing refugee families in Jordan. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality announced removing illegal hedges and vehicle shades built near a power unit in Sabah Al-Salem. The municipality teams also removed two truckloads of wastes at the same location during the cam- paign, the Public Relations Department announced. The department warned of building any shades, hedges, rails or fences near power units because they might block emergency vehicles’ way in case of emergency. — By Hanan Al-Saadoun

Life Sciences Academy earns accreditation

KUWAIT: Regional Director of the academic team for the fact that the Ministry of Health to develop a system American College of private surgeons Academy has become the first and only forcing doctors and emergency sur- specializing in advanced courses to save organ in the private sector which pro- geons to obtain these courses like many injured persons as a result of accidents, vides advanced trauma life support in states, including Saudi Arabia, adding Consultant of Vascular Surgery, Dr Saud Kuwait in cooperation with the Saudi that those courses have become essen- bin Abdul Aziz Al-Turki unveiled the full National Guard Hospital. tial in 86 countries, including Saudi official accreditation by the American He pointed out this accreditation Arabia, which adopted such measure College of Surgeons (ACS) to the would also encourage the Kuwaiti since 1991. — KUNA Academy of Life Sciences as one of the specialized centers to provide Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). Turki said in a press statement after the conclusion of an ALTS course with the participation of 16 doctors and emergency surgeons that the Academy has earned this accreditation after meeting all the requirements and needs and provided all the hardware and necessary human resources besides the opening of the training headquarters in record time and at the highest level. He said that the college has a high level of unified standards for the adop- tion of specialized training centers around the world, congratulating the SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 LOCAL Burgan Bank concludes art expo sponsorship

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank recently concluded its sponsorship of the ‘Universities Art Competition’ exhibition, held under the theme of ‘The Power of Life’. This is the second year that Burgan Bank spon- Local Spotlight sors this event, which was held at the C Club and organized by ALARGAN International Real Estate Company, in a joint effort with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL). It was New phase of attended by university deans, prominent society figures, as well as a group of fine artists. Arab Spring During the event, three outstanding students were honored for their productive participation in the arts competition and for illustrating their passion for art through creative portraits. The top three winners received cash prizes as a reward to their cre- ativity. Visitors were also welcomed to the open exhibition over the course of two days where they viewed the students’ art work and By Muna Al-Fuzai also purchased their favorite pieces. The art competition was open to all students to participate and to showcase their creative skills and in turn, have the opportunity to win great prizes. Burgan Bank’s sponsorship of the ‘Universities Art Competition’ exhibition falls in line with its corporate social responsibility strategy that focuses on youth’s capabilities in [email protected] enriching the national art landscape by capturing the country’s culture and history through gifted handiwork. The bank’s dedica- tion to promoting a more prosperous Kuwait arises from its own any of us applauded the Arab Spring several commitment of developing youth to realize their ambitions and Myears ago, but a number of Arab intellectuals supporting the community as a whole. and writers are wondering today what has been accomplished on the ground in terms of achievements for the benefit of the people? Has the Arab Spring achieved its purpose? And what was the purpose? What was the goal of the Arab revolutions? Was it to achieve a better future on the lines of the French Revolution or tear apart homelands, creating an endless number of refugees and causalities? In 2011, several authoritarian regimes fell in the wave of the Arab Spring, and the rulers and their asso- ciates left behind countless people who had never practiced democracy or freedom of speech and had lived for years in false stability, serving the rulers and the West’s policy. These people faced problems including poverty, social injustice, violence, unem- ployment and crime, with the emergence of new ter- rorist cells. Chaos and civil conflicts are a natural result. We are

The Arab Spring depends on the three powers in the region - Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran.

now in the throes of a new stage and we will witness many losses until the completion of what I’m seeing is the second phase of the Arab Spring. Sectarian con- flicts, especially Shiite-Sunni divisions, can lead to states formed on the basis of sectarianism, and this is very disturbing and destructive to everyone’s interest including the West in the long run. The new phase of this Spring is the most danger- ous. The Middle East faces daunting challenges relat- ed to its existence and a geographical divide in light of global inequality and floundering in dealing with this explosive region. The West claims that the Middle East is complicated. This is a normal reaction. The West never had a long-term strategy on how to deal with the aftermath of dictatorships, therefore the results were disastrous. An example of this is that some its citizens have become terrorists and fled the country. What is the West’s policy toward foreign ter- rorists? It’s one of the outstanding issues without clear answers or action plans. The Arab Spring depends on the three powers in the region - Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran. The lifting of economic sanctions on Iran will contribute to easing social protests as Saudi Arabia’s victory over the Houthis in Yemen will create stability in the Gulf region. If the objective of the Arab Spring is democra- cy, then we need to say that the Arab Spring has so far has not entirely succeeded in producing an alternative that achieves full democratization. But it surely brought a radical change in the Arab reality. The chal- lenges of change need unity among the Arab peoples and the recognition of the principles of pluralism - religious, sectarian and political, especially.

Zain-Sudan wins award for corporate responsibility KHARTOUM: Zain Group-Sudan, the mobile telecommunica- tions company, has won first place award of the Social Responsibility Awards given by Sudan to companies that show commendable corporate responsibility toward societies in which they carry out their businesses. Minister of the Sudanese Presidency, Salah Wanasi, presented the Award Shield to Zain Managing Director and Executive Chief Officer Al-Fatih Erwa, at a specially-held ceremony. Mashair Al-Dawalab, Sudanese Minister of Welfare and Social Security, congratulated Zain for winning first place, not- ing that the award is a recognition of the company’s expertise, integrity, and transparency in its interactions with society. She said that the winners of these Awards are considered a model for the private sector and they are partners to the min- istry in its programs of education, health and fight against poverty, calling for concerted efforts to reach an integrated strategy and legislation in the work of community responsibil- ity. Erwa meanwhile expressed his delight for winning the award, considering it a commendation on Zain’s hard efforts to serve the community in the areas of education, health, the environment, projects’ building, and integration of people with special needs in the community. He said the company considered the sustainability of proj- ects a key element in its strategy to achieve success by provid- ing advanced communications service to all citizens through- out Sudan, stressing that Zain is committed to strict behavior in the application of transparency and fight against corrup- tion and upholding human rights in their dealings with sup- pliers and business partners, and enforcing highest standards in employment including preserving the company workers’ rights. Among the numerous projects Zain has undertaken in Sudan, he listed participating in building schools, providing computer labs, offering daily breakfast meals to thousands of Sudanese students, taking part in building hospitals and clin- ics and in digging wells to extract fresh drinking water in addi- tion to sponsoring large numbers of health awareness cam- paigns for the good of the general society. —KUNA SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: The winners are seen after they were awarded at the ceremony. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat The first place winner Mohammad The second place winner Faisal The third place winner Athari Al- Doury from Kuwait University. Babajan from American College of Awadhi from the Australian College Middle East (ACM). of Kuwait (ACK).

Kuwait Times’ Deputy General Manager Adnan Saad (left) with one of the participants. ALARGAN announces art competition winners Holds huge ceremony at the C Club

KUWAIT: ALARGAN International Real Estate Company conclud- launched its fine arts competition for university students in encourage artistic innovation and creativity for young talents, ALARGAN International Real Estate Company also ed its 2nd Universities Art Competition in a huge ceremony Kuwait on November 2014, in order to encourage students to and provide them with necessary support throughout their expressed gratitude to the United Nations Development organized at C Club. The winners’ names were announced dur- improve their skills and motivate them to showcase their tal- careers. The competition also provided an opportunity to Programme’s (UNDP) for giving the company the opportunity ing the ceremony, and they are: Mohammad Doury from Kuwait ents and artistic capabilities. The competition was organized enhance communications and positive relations between to participate in supporting the UNDP’s goals for this millenni- University (KU) who won the first prize, Faisal Babajan from in cooperation with the United Nations Development them. um, and to open doors of hope in front of young talents so American College of Middle East (ACM) who came in second Programme’s (UNDP) office in Kuwait, and the National ALARGAN International Real Estate Company aims through that they can showcase their artistic skills and creativities. The place and Athari Al-Awadhi from the Australian College of Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL). It featured par- this competition to improve the cultural activities associated company also thanks the National Council for Culture, Arts Kuwait (ACK) who won the third place’s prize. Lulua Al-Muhanna ticipation from Kuwait University (KU), the American with ‘fine arts’ and to contribute to the development of social and Letters (NCCAL) for supporting this initiative and Burgan was announced as the winner of the social media award. University of the Middle East (AUM), the American University activities that go in line with Kuwait as a cultural and social Bank for their exceptional sponsorship for this important The competition’s conclusion reasserts ALARGAN of Kuwait (AUK), the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK), Gulf centre, in addition to sending a message to the youth that event. Their efforts reflect belief in the importance of such International Real Estate Company’s success in supporting the University of Science and Technology (GUST), the Higher their talents will always be of interest to the society and the events and their role in social development. young generation. The competition also improved the compa- Institute for Dramatic Arts and the Public Authority for state. At the conclusion of the awards ceremony, ALARGAN ny’s role and responsibility towards young people in all cultur- Applied Education and Training (PAAET). ALARGAN International Real Estate Company congratu- International Real Estate Company expressed deep gratitude al and artistic fields, as well as its ability to build sustainable lates the winners of the 2nd Universities Art Competition. The to the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP), to partnerships with private sector initiatives for the benefit of Encouraging innovation company’s management also thanks its work team for their Burgan Bank for their golden sponsorship, and to C Club, in the Kuwaiti society. ALARGAN International Real Estate Company reiterates efforts and loyalty that they’ve shown during the competition. addition to all other sponsors: Four Films, 4FEST, Ingredients ALARGAN International Real Estate Company had through this competition its commitment to taking efforts to They are the reason behind the competition’s success. Events, and Maghawi Stationary Company. Zain concludes Qout Market partnership In support of Kuwaiti youth’s ambitions

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Zain’s partnership with this distinctive initiative, consid- Kuwait, announced the successful conclusion of its communi- ered Kuwait’s largest artisanal farmers gathering, comes as ty partnership with the second season of Qout Market, which part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility and was held from November 2014 until April 2015. The event wit- Sustainability strategies , which largely focus on encouraging nessed the overwhelming attendance of nearly 50,000 visitors local youth talents in pursuing their ambitions and develop- of all ages during its second season. ing their small businesses. Qout Market is distinguished from other similar initiatives for a number of reasons, the main being the strict quality stan- dards required for those who wish to participate. The market witnessed 720 vendors from local food producers to crafts- men during the second season. These standards are set to promote healthy living and encourage visitors to consume organic and healthy food products. Zain’s participation in the latest Qout Market saw the com- pany organizing a number of interactive activities related to environmental awareness. Zain was keen on spreading aware- ness of the importance of saving the environment, and this initiative came in line with the upcoming Earth Day in April. Qout Market is distinguished from other youth gatherings in the high standards of the products and services offered by participants, as it is the first and only community-based farm- ers’ market to support local farmers and artisans in Kuwait. Visitors can find locally produced food products and handi- crafts with the view to encouraging people to adopt a healthi- er lifestyle. Zain remains dedicated to supporting events that show- case the talents of young people in Kuwait, and encouraging outstanding projects and ideas. This is one of the main rea- sons why the company recently launched the third edition of the Zain Great Idea program, which aims at investing in the creative abilities of young Kuwaiti entrepreneurs, preparing them to engage in the business world through the nurturing of innovation within their businesses. SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 From the Arabic press

Al-Qabas Al-Anbaa Freedoms remain PUBLIC SERVICES restricted Parachute

By Abdellatif Al-Duaij By Nermin Al-Hoti

he parliamentary legislative committee mam Ali bin abi Taleb was once asked: What cor- approved, with suspended thanks, the rupts the people? He said three and three - plac- Tscrapping of the jail sentence from the Iing the young in place of the mature, placing the audiovisual law. The suspension of thanks ignorant in place of the knowledgeable and placing comes for two reasons - the first is in form, since the follower in leadership - so woe to the nation the committee linked the scrapping with cer- whose money is with its misers, its swords in the tain cases or weak cases as the committee rap- hands of its cowards and it minors are its leaders. I find in this saying many things that apply to porteur described them. This takes back to the many of our Arab societies, especially the situation of illness that Kuwait laws are characterized with, people that we do not know anything about and which is generalizing and being unclear. Who only have very little knowledge and the art of leader- will decide the “fat” case and the weak one?! We ship - then suddenly we find them occupying leader- here do not pity lawmen be them lawyers or ship chairs. How? Why? Where? We do not know oth- judges who will make the charges or defend er that they came down by parachutes and became them, because they remain experts who have leaders. their scientific methods to test and characterize The parachute, the tool used by amateurs who the cases. like to throw themselves from high places so they Yet, we pity the citizen, the subject of the use the parachute to slow down their descent and law, who will always be puzzled in deciding Al-Jarida guarantee a safe landing. But some people took this tool not to slow down, but to rush the jump and what to express - make a strong opinion and be reach higher places without merit or justification. punished for it, or a weak one that will not draw We will not speak about a certain job and we will the attention of anyone. This means the citizen not go through many leaderships, where we see will remain afraid or in limbo. This means the people more deserving than those who are leading legislative committee tricked us, and convinced them, but who has the right does not have the hob- us that it scrapped the jail punishment while it by of jumping and the use of the parachute. Yet, the remains, and those who want to suppress the Al-Jarida majority who became a widespread disease in our freedom of opinion should be strict in the inter- society, became good in jumping and tricking others pretation. with the use of the parachute which gives them all The other issue is that suppression is sup- Comprehensive agreement they want in the form of posts and leaderships with- pression, and taking away the freedom of out justification, bearing in mind that there are many competencies that work to get to higher places but expression remains the same, if it is done by jail By Ghanim Al-Najjar in the end, after all the sacrifice and suffering and or by a fine or even by admonishment, because sincere work, their reward will be that the pedant in the end it remains that freedom of opinion espite the regional military acceleration, it is clear avoid the failure of previous ‘roadmaps’. Well, that is OK, comes by parachute and sits in their places which and the right to express remain tied up and that we might witness the final chapter of this but what’s next? Now, both Iran and the GCC states were their hopes and ambitions because they did subject to the views of the dominating majority Dstate of instability because the involvement of must utilize two things - the military and political fatigue not learn the use of parachute! and its beliefs and heritage, which it works hard Saudi Arabia in a military conflict ‘using last cards’ and all parties suffer from and the slight hope of ‘relaxation’ If we concentrate on the words of Imam Ali, we to preserve. Iran’s acceptance of an agreement on nuclear issues, resulting from this framework agreement’s 15+ years of will find out that he warned against the pedants What is required and necessary is to change also using last cards. Once someone plays his last cards, negotiations. Now that dangers have reached a climax, because they are the demise and corruption of the social view towards criticism, thought and this means he is after peace, as hypothetical weapons GCC states can cling to the successful model of the 5+1 nations, when we put them in a place that is bigger are no longer used as a deterrent and conventional system and make a ‘state’ of movement towards creating scientific research, and liberate all this from the than them, and this is what we see in many of our weapons have already done their part with zero useless a larger-scale peace and a more comprehensive agree- government departments, as many are those who patronization of its doctrines, sects and tradi- results and led to repeated tragedies. ment on all issues. They can even work on expanding tions, that is not suitable with the sought after became decision makers while they are not qualified We live in a region that witnesses a higher percent- the agreement parties to include Japan, Brazil, South for it, but they only know how to use the parachute. freedom and democracy these days in all age of military conflicts than any other worldwide, but Africa and India, for instance, so that all parties can places. Scrapping the jail sentence does not lib- things have gone way beyond the volume and number agree on achieving stability and the system can then by erate people, rather it allows the strong to of military conflicts, creating a state of political and secu- evolved to a 5+5 one to support regional stability, which enslave the weak, and who can pay the fine will rity vacuum and seepage of armed groups supported by will eventually help besiege terrorism and reduce Malfunction knocks impose his opinion on those who cannot, which one party or another to fill in this vacuum and achieve extremism, especially the supported and funded type. means that freedom of opinion will continue to fractional goals that all seem to have bounced against Accordingly, things will take time, effort and serious- Amiri surgery theatres be restricted. their creators, funders and supporters with more chaos ness that focus more on actual deeds rather than on out of order The worse is it adds to the discrimination and disorder. intentions, and once the march towards achieving peace The nuclear agreement between Iran and the 5+1 and stability commences, it will lead to an even harder between people and provides the rich with KUWAIT: Amiri Hospital’s surgery theatres recently group was not described by the traditional term phase - when regimes achieve reconciliation with their what is not available to the poor. The poor will stopped functioning due to a sudden malfunction that put ‘roadmap’ because all previous roads in previous maps peoples and develop their ruling systems to start a new all operating rooms out of order because of a technical anyway face jail in the end because he cannot seem to have led nowhere. Therefore, the new agree- era of political openness, sovereignty of law and rever- pay the exorbitant fines included in the audio- maintenance error. Well-informed sources said that in addi- ment is described as a ‘framework agreement’ in order to ence of human dignity. tion to the operation rooms’ malfunction, a water leak visual law. detected in one of the wards recently also reflects how dire maintenance operations are. “The stoppage caused the postponement of a practical surgical conference that was Crime due on Thursday,” added the sources, predicting that the Report stoppage would continue for a few more days until the cause is found and fixed. The sources said that the malfunction also affected Man hurt in Sabah Al-Ahmad Center and the entire blame for it goes to the engineering affairs department, especially since some botched suicide patients are in need for immediate surgeries. “The engi- neering department ought to have an emergency backup KUWAIT: A Bangladeshi guard of a building under con- plan ready for such incidents,” added the sources. struction in the Abdullah Port area was rushed to Adan Health Minister Dr Ali Al-Obaidi had recently referred his Hospital with serious injuries he sustained when he assistant undersecretary for engineering affairs Sameer Al- jumped from the top of the building he guarded. Case Asfouri to retirement and a Cabinet decree was issued papers indicate that a sponsor reported that his guard was appointing Naji Al-Sager in his place, but he has not yet threatening to commit suicide by jumping from the build- started his tenure pending publication of the decree in the ing. Firemen and rescue forces rushed to the scene and official gazette. —Al-Rai tried to talk him out of his attempt, but they failed. Minister exposes lax Probe in maid’s death A Nepalese housemaid was found dead at her security in Khaitan sponsor’s house in Saad Al-Abdullah, said security KUWAIT: Deputy PM and Interior Minister Sheikh sources, noting that family members found the maid Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah unexpectedly toured hanging from a bed sheet tightly wrapped around her Khaitan unaccompanied by any officials, where he found neck on the roof. A case was filed and further investi- all streets devoid of any police or security agents except for gations are in progress. one police car parked outside a cafe without any police- men inside. Checking about the policemen’s whereabouts, Overdose the minster found they were both smoking shisha inside A citizen and a Chadian were arrested in a Hawally gov- the cafe, and accordingly referred them for disciplinary ernorate hospital when they took a friend to the casualty investigation. Informed sources added that the minister department, where he was found to have already died due also summoned Farwaniya security director and Khaitan to an overdose, said security sources. They noted that the area commander to inquire about the slack security he two friends were also high on drugs and had some of the noticed in an area that is heavily populated by large num- drugs on them. A case was filed and further investigations bers of expatriates, especially in view of the recent regional are in progress. In another similar case, an Asian man was situation. — Al-Rai rushed to Sabah Hospital in a coma resulting from an over- dose, said security sources. 2016-2017 plan ready

Shoplifter arrested for review: Subaih A young Jordanian man was arrested for shoplifting KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister when surveillance cameras spotted him stealing a of State for Development and Planning Hind Al-Subaih said Bluetooth earpiece, said security sources, noting that she would submit her first report on following up the after he was searched by a police officer, a cigarette progress made in the 2015-2016 development plan to the pack with hashish joints was found. Cabinet and parliament by May, and stressed that the report would include the percentage of achievement up till Policemen questioned April 2015. The minister also noted that the 2016-2017 plan Two police officers were referred to a disciplinary inves- was ready for review and would be submitted to the parlia- tigation committee for violating police regulations con- ment before the end of this parliamentary term. Subaih cerning not making any public statements without permis- added that the 2015-2016 plan launched at the beginning sion, said security sources, noting that the two officers of April was already in progress and that the planning min- posted many comments on Twitter concerning public istry was following up the work accomplished with various issues, and one of them posted his photo in uniform. concerned ministries and that monthly reports would be sent to the parliament and the Cabinet about work progress. — Al-Jarida Drunk people caught Responding to a report about loud noises coming from a Mangaf apartment, where very noisy parties were usually held, annoying neighbors, a police patrol rushed to the scene to stop a scuffle that started between the revelers of both genders after they got drunk. The sources added that all the suspects man- aged to escape arrest except one, who was too drunk to flee.

Military student arrested A military academy cadet was arrested for impersonat- ing as a police detective and using a police flasher and siren on his private vehicle and asking other drivers to make way for him, said security sources, noting that a police patrol chased and forced him to stop. A case was filed. —Al-Rai SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 Militiamen capture Gunmen kill 20 sleeping laborers in SW Pakistan two Iran’s officers

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BEIRUT: Pro-government forces repelled leave Nasib because they weren’t in the fight an attack on a key Syrian military airport by to begin with,” Abdel Rahman said. Islamic State group affiliated militants, los- IS militants were also fought back in the ing 20 fighters but killing almost as many northeast province of Hasakeh, where jihadists, a monitor said yesterday. Kurdish militia took on the extremist group “Militants who pledged allegiance to the in bloody clashes Friday night. The Kurdish Islamic State group attacked the outskirts People’s Protection Units (YPG) “retook at of the Khalkhalah military airport in Sweida least four checkpoints and a number of province on Friday,” said Rami Abdel neighborhoods” around the town of Tal Tamr, Rahman, the head of the Syrian Abdel Rahman said. He said the Kurds had Observatory for Human Rights. Forces loyal launched a “counter-offensive” against an IS to President Bashar Al-Assad maintained assault on the town that began in February, control over the airport and its surrounding adding that in the past 24 hours, seven YPG areas despite losing 20 fighters. At least 15 fighters and 24 IS militants were killed. IS jihadists were killed. Though small, Tal Tamr has strategic val- Syria’s official news agency SANA said ue because it lies on a road that runs east the army had “blocked attempts from IS across the Iraqi border to IS’s bastion in terrorists to infiltrate” areas near the airport. Mosul, as well as north to the Turkish bor- Khalkhalah lies along a major highway der. IS has seized over a dozen villages between Damascus and the regime-held around Tal Tamr, said Abdel Rahman, city of Sweida, a stronghold of the Druze adding that the group was attacking the minority that has largely avoided the town to make up for losses in other parts bloodshed of Syria’s war. The attack on of Hasakeh. The US-led coalition fighting IS Khalkhalah was the first by IS, but the air- in Syria and Iraq also conducted air strikes port has been previously targeted by rebels on IS positions around Tal Tamr on Friday, and Syria’s Al-Qaeda affiliate. In March, he added. The coalition began targeting IS Syrian rebels and Islamist fighters seized around the town last month after Kurdish the town of Bosra Al-Sham, which is south forces appealed for international action, of Sweida but located along the same high- and has provided air support for the YPG way as Khalkhalah airport. elsewhere in northern Syria, including the flashpoint border town of Kobane. Kurds counter IS offensive In the northern city of Aleppo, at least Also on Friday, Al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate five people were killed and dozens wound- withdrew from a key area along Syria’s bor- ed in rocket attacks yesterday on the der with Jordan, the Observatory said. Rebels Christian neighborhood of Suleimaniyah. and the Al-Nusra Front took control of the “The death toll will likely rise as there are a Nasib crossing in the southern province of number of people in critical condition,” Daraa from regime forces last month. Nasib Abdel Rahman said. State television had been under attack by moderate rebel reported the attack but said “terrorist forces, but fell shortly after Al-Nusra joined shelling” had killed eight people. the ongoing offensive. The jihadists and oth- Government forces regularly pound rebel- er rebels held the checkpoint, the duty-free held areas from the air, and opposition zone between the two crossings, and the fighters fire rockets and mortar rounds into customs area. Al-Nusra withdrew from the regime-controlled neighborhoods. More ALEPPO: Syrians gather between damaged buildings, in the predominantly Christian and Armenian neighborhood of Suleimaniyeh, Aleppo, checkpoint last week and left the other areas than 215,000 people have been killed in Syria yesterday. Syrian state television and an activist group say opposition fighters have shelled the government-held neighborhood in the Friday. “The other fighters asked them to Syria’s four-year war. — AFP northern city of Aleppo, killing several people and wounding dozens. — AP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

Somalis badly burned in South Africa anti-foreigner violence

JOHANNESBURG: Two Somali nation- Zwane said. 17 people had been arrested for vari- also in the south of Durban. Africa, as impoverished residents als suffered serious burns when their Zwane said three people including ous acts of violence in the eastern Those fearing violence and intimida- accuse them of taking their jobs. shop in a South African township was one foreigner had been killed so far- port city. The violence has seen over a tion who had fled their homes were Foreign business owners in black town- set alight by a mob, police said yester- two on April 5 and a third on Friday - thousand mostly African foreign currently being housed in community ships are increasingly under attack day, as violence against foreign immi- in violence between residents and nationals flee their township homes. halls and tents pitched in sports from local residents. Early this year, for- grants spread. The men were in the foreign nationals that has been rag- Several mini grocery shops owned by grounds. Police on Wednesday broke eign shopkeepers in and around shop in Umlazi, south of Durban, when ing for the past two weeks in town- foreign nationals in Isipingo and up an illegal march by a group of for- Soweto, south of Johannesburg, were it was petrol bombed on Friday night. ships south of Durban. “The situation Chatsworth, where the unrest began eign nationals who were protesting forced to vacate their premises after “The two Somali men suffered severe is still tense in all affected areas, and two weeks ago, had been looted and against the violence, firing water canon violence and looting broke out. In burn wounds and are being treated in police are out in force to prevent fur- vandalized. Clashes had now also and tear gas. Clashes between immi- 2008, 62 people were killed in hospital,” police spokesman Thulani ther clashes,” Zwane said. Police said spread to KwaMakhutha and Umlazi, grants and locals often flare in South Johannesburg townships. —AFP US expands intelligence sharing with Saudis in Yemen operation Growing Iranian influence worries Saudi

WASHINGTON: The United States is ence of Shiite Iran, which has support was limited to examining stalling Yemeni President Abd- expanding its intelligence-sharing denied Saudi allegations it has pro- Saudi targeting information to try Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who has fled with Saudi Arabia to provide more vided direct military support to the to affirm its accuracy, US and Saudi the country. information about potential targets Houthis. The United States, whose officials said. The US role has now While the White House in the kingdom’s air campaign fight against Al-Qaeda militants in expanded in size and scope, involv- announced US intelligence support against Houthi militias in Yemen, US Yemen has been dealt a heavy set- ing more detailed “vetting” of tar- soon after the operation began, officials said. The stepped-up assis- back by the Houthi takeover of the geting information prepared by the American officials said that data tance comes as two weeks of relent- capital Sanaa and ousting of the Saudis, with a particular interest in sharing had been extremely mini- less air strikes by the Saudis and previous government, has avoided helping the Saudis to avoid civilian mal in the campaign’s early days. other Gulf Arab allies have largely a direct role in the worsening con- casualties, according to the US offi- That is partly due to legal barriers, failed to halt advances by the Iran- flict. It will still stop short of picking cials. The White House and the officials said. While the United linked Houthi forces. targets for the Saudis, said the four Pentagon would not comment States has used lethal force against The US officials said the expand- US officials, who spoke on condition specifically when asked about an Al-Qaeda offshoot in Yemen, it ed assistance includes sensitive of anonymity. expanded intelligence-sharing. “The does not consider itself at war with intelligence data that will allow the But Washington has come under United States is providing our part- the Houthis. Some officials said the Saudis to better review the king- pressure to do more to assist the ners with necessary and timely US administration’s analysis is that it dom’s targets in fighting that has alliance led by Saudi Arabia, which intelligence to defend Saudi Arabia lacks the ability under international and US law to collaborate with the Saudis in an offensive against the Houthis. Baskey said that US actions were “fully consistent with applica- ble domestic and international legal requirements.” SANAA: Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, hold up their weapons as they Strong message attend a protest against Saudi-led airstrikes in Sanaa. —AP Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke in general terms about the expanded coopera- Yemen militiamen capture tion during a Monday visit to Riyadh, without disclosing specifics. “Saudi Arabia is sending a strong 2 Iranian officers in Aden message to the Houthis and their allies that they cannot overrun ADEN: Local militiamen in the Yemeni city Ground combat between armed fac- Yemen by force,” Blinken said. “As of Aden said they captured two Iranian mili- tions battered southern Yemen, killing part of that effort, we have expedit- tary officers advising Houthi rebels during around 20 Houthi fighters and two rival ed weapons deliveries, we have fighting on Friday evening. Tehran has militiamen, residents and militia fighters increased our intelligence sharing, denied providing military support for said. Bolstered by the air raids, local armed and we have established a joint Houthi fighters, whose advances have groups have been resisting the southward coordination planning cell in the drawn air strikes by a regional coalition led advance of the northern-based Shiite Saudi operation center,” he added. by Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic’s main Muslim Houthis. Residents said southern The United States has sent a 20- rival for influence in the Gulf. If confirmed, fighters ambushed a convoy of Houthis and member military coordination team the presence of two Iranian officers, who allied forces loyal to ex-president Ali to interact with the Gulf allies, led the local militiamen said were from an elite Abdullah Saleh in a tribal area about 100 by Marine Major General Carl unit of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, would km north of the militia’s base in Aden, Mundy. Assigning a two-star gener- further worsen relations between Tehran killing 15 of the northerners. Inside the port al will facilitate interactions with and Riyadh who are vying for dominance in city, Houthi forces and local militiamen bat- other high-ranking officials from SANAA: Smoke rises above the military academy in the Yemeni capital Sanaa yesterday, follow- the region. tled with rocket-propelled grenades and ing an alleged air strike by the Saudi-led alliance on Shiite Houthi rebels camps. —AFP other nations, US officials said. The United States this week Three sources in the southern port city’s machineguns. killed hundreds and displaced tens fears the Houthi advance is expand- and respond to other efforts to sup- started daily air-to-air refueling anti-Houthi militias said the Iranians, identi- Five Houthis and two local fighters died, of thousands since March. “We have ing the influence of arch foe Iran to port the legitimate government of flights of fighter jets from Saudi fied as a colonel and a captain, were seized residents said. Locals said Houthi forces opened up the aperture a bit wider its border. Saudi concerns of grow- Yemen,” said Alistair Baskey, a White Arabia and the United Arab in two separate districts that have been were shelling civilian areas and trying to with what we are sharing with our ing Iranian influence have also been House spokesman. Emirates. But even with its refueling rocked by heavy gun battles. “The initial push into the Tawahi district, one of the Saudi partners,” said one US official. heightened by nuclear talks Legal barriers flights, the United States is exhibit- investigation revealed that they are from only areas where they have no presence “We are helping them get a better between Tehran and world powers Aid groups have said the Saudi ing caution-carrying out the flights the Quds Force and are working as advi- and home to a presidential palace and the sense of the battlefield and the that could result in a deal by June strikes, which began March 25, have outside Yemeni airspace and sors to the Houthi militia,” one of the city’s military port. While the Houthis deny state of play with the Houthi forces. 30 removing punishing sanctions caused many civilian deaths, includ- requesting financial reimbursement sources said. “They have been put in a safe getting help from Shiite Iran and say their We are also helping identify ‘no on the country. A senior US diplo- ing a March 30 attack on a Houthi- from allies. It is still unclear how the place and we will turn them over to (the armed campaign is designed to stamp out strike’ areas they should avoid” to mat said earlier this week that controlled refugee camp in north- United States plans to accelerate Saudi-led coalition) Decisive Storm to deal corruption and Sunni Al-Qaeda militants, minimize any civilian casualties, the Washington was speeding up arms ern Yemen that the International the delivery of bombs and guidance with them.” Saudi-led air strikes, entering Saudi Arabia and its allies describe them as official said. supplies and bolstering intelligence Organization for Migration said kits to its allies. One person familiar their third week, hit Houthi and military an Iranian-backed threat to regional securi- sharing with the Saudi-led alliance. killed 40 people. Senior Saudi offi- with the matter, speaking on condi- targets throughout the country on ty. The United Nations says the conflict, in Spill over The Pentagon has said it is begin- cials have blamed such incidents on tion of anonymity, said the United Saturday, pounding government buildings which the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa US ally Saudi Arabia is concerned ning aerial refueling of Arab coali- the Houthis themselves. States might accelerate shipments and a presidential palace used by the in northern Yemen in September, has killed that the violence could spill over tion jets - although outside Yemeni The Saudi-led air campaign is to the United Arab Emirates, which group’s leaders in the Red Sea port city of 600 people, wounded 2,200 and displaced the border it shares with Yemen, airspace. aimed at rolling back territorial could then also help resupply Saudi Hodaida. 100,000 others.—Reuters and is also worried about the influ- Until recent days, US intelligence gains by the Houthis and rein- Arabia. —Reuters Break over, US Congress faces battles over health, Iran, Lynch

WASHINGTON: Racing the calendar, Senate and Medicaid Services makes roughly 4 million biggest problem is that senators from both of Utah, want to require savings so the meas- he would support the measure without leaders are pushing toward congressional Medicare payments to doctors daily. parties are clamoring to amend the legislation, ure will not add a projected $141 billion to fed- changes. approval of a bipartisan compromise that The Senate returns to work Monday, which which was a rare compromise between House eral deficits over the coming decade. Leaders were hoping to avoid votes on any reshapes how Medicare pays physicians as law- gives leaders two days to finish the bill or risk Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and House Democrats, including Sen. Ron Wyden of amendments, and the chances that any would makers return from a spring break tangled up fielding complaints from physicians and sen- Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California. Oregon, want to expand the bill’s two years of pass seemed small. Any changes would return in domestic and foreign policy disputes. iors. Doctors say payment cuts make them less Congressional aides and lobbyists say con- extra money for the Children’s Health the measure to the House, where its fate would Republican and Democratic senators are trying likely to treat patients of Medicare, which helps servatives, including GOP Sens. Jeff Sessions of Insurance Program to four years and offer oth- be uncertain. On Tuesday, the Senate Foreign to influence an emerging nuclear deal with the elderly pay medical bills. McConnell’s Alabama, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, and Mike Lee er amendments, though Wyden said Thursday Relations Committee takes center stage, debat- Iran, and there’s a fight over abortion. Also, ing whether a push by lawmakers of both par- President Barack Obama is awaiting Senate ties to influence a potential deal curbing Iran’s action on his long-delayed nomination of fed- nuclear program will hamper negotiations eral prosecutor Loretta Lynch to become attor- among Tehran, the US and other world powers. ney general. The committee plans to vote on legislation by For Senate Democrats, the two-week break the chairman, Sen Bob Corker, R-Tenn, and proved tumultuous. Minority Leader Harry Menendez that for 60 days would block Reid, D-Nev, announced he will not run for re- Obama from waiving Iran sanctions imposed election in 2016. Reid anointed Sen Chuck by Congress. The White House wants lawmak- Schumer, D-NY, to succeed him, creating ers to hold off until the June 30 deadline for a uncertainty over the rest of their leadership nuclear deal passes. posts. New Jersey Sen Bob Menendez was Iran says its program is for civilian purposes, indicted on federal corruption charges and but the US and other countries suspect it is relinquished his job as top Democrat on the developing nuclear weapons. The Senate also Senate Foreign Relations Committee, just as it is trying to settle a dispute over legislation plays a pivotal role on Iran. The Medicare doc- cracking down on sex trafficking. Democrats tors’ legislation presents Senate Majority are blocking action because they say the bill Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, with his most would toughen restrictions on abortions. pressing problem. The $214 billion package Efforts to reach a compromise have fallen short would permanently retool how Medicare reim- for weeks. Lynch’s nomination as attorney gen- burses physicians and it also would provide eral is backed up behind the trafficking legisla- money for children’s health, community health tion. McConnell says the bill must be cleared centers, low-income patients and rural hospi- before he will hold a confirmation vote. Lynch tals. appears to have a narrow majority in her quest The normally divided House rallied behind to succeed Attorney General Eric Holder and the measure last month with a 392-37 vote. become the first black woman to hold the job. Eager to signal that Republicans now running The chairmen of the House and Senate the Senate can do so effectively, McConnell Budget committees said formal negotiations to said the bill would be handled “very quickly” resolve disputes over defense spending and when lawmakers return and he envisioned complete a compromise budget-balancing passage “by a very large majority.” The measure plan could start this week. A deal is crucial would block a 21 percent cut in physicians’ because it would let Republicans send fili- Medicare reimbursements that technically buster-proof legislation repealing Obama’s took effect April 1. By law, the federal agency 2010 health care law to his desk later this year. that writes those checks can’t do so until 14 In this file photo, Cindy McCain, wife of Sen John McCain, R-Ariz, uses a cheetah hand puppet to make her husband laugh as With the tax-filing deadline Wednesday, the days after it receives a claim, and it plans to they ride the “Straight Talk Express” campaign bus to a polling station on the day of South Carolina’s Republican presiden- House plans votes this week on repealing the start making payments at the lower rate on inheritance tax on large estates and other bills Wednesday. The federal Centers for Medicare tial primary in Charleston, SC. —AP trimming taxes and curbing the IRS.—AP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 INTERNATIONAL 10 deputies on leave after California horse chase beating

SAN BERNARDINO: Ten sheriff’s deputies in announced Friday it was starting a civil self and his family right now,” Terrell said. Southern California have been put on leave rights investigation. The beating is the latest in a string of after several of them were shown on video “I’m asking for some patience while we recent videotaped incidents involving police kicking and punching a man following a complete a thorough and fair investigation,” officers using extreme force on suspects, 21/2-hour chase involving a stolen horse. San McMahon said. “I am disturbed and troubled including the shooting death of an unarmed Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon by what I see in the video. It does not appear man as he ran from a police officer last said Friday that the video “disturbed and trou- to be in line with our policies and proce- weekend in North Charleston, South bled” him and appeared to show an excessive dures. “I assure you, if there is criminal doing Carolina. Ken Cooper, a New York-based use use of force. McMahon announced the action on the part of any of our deputy sheriffs or of force expert who trains police, said it after 30-year-old Francis Pusok was arrested any policy violations, we will take action.” appears the San Bernardino deputies Thursday by deputies in a violent encounter McMahon said the department received allowed their emotions and adrenaline to filmed by a KNBC-TV helicopter multiple threats after the video was aired. He get the best of them. “When chasing a flee- (http://bit.ly/1H8UC3D). Pusok fled by car and said names of the deputies, including a ser- ing suspect, in high stress, you have to con- then on the horse, traveling several miles geant and a detective, won’t be released trol that,” he said. “The justification for using while deputies chased him on foot after try- until the threats are checked out. The force is to gain compliance from the suspect, ing to serve a search warrant in an identity- deputies were place on paid administrative and the suspect seems to be complying. So theft investigation. leave. what this looks like is those blows are not The video shows Pusok, dressed in bright Attorneys for Pusok told KNBC-TV Friday justified, they’re not necessary and they’re red clothing, falling from the horse as a as they left the jail that their client has a bad- not professional.” Cooper said the officers deputy ran up and fired a Taser. McMahon ly swollen eye, marks from the beating over should be disciplined, retrained to deal with said the Taser was believed to be ineffective his face and body, and is in pain. “He remem- stress, and the video should be used for because of Pusok’s loose clothing. As pursu- bers being beat, and he remembers that he training. CALIFORNIA: Law enforcement personnel search for a suspect who stole ing deputies reached him, Pusok was face wasn’t resisting, that he laid still, he com- Pusok has a slew of vehicle code viola- a horse and fled into the mountains. A Southern California sheriff has down with his arms and legs outstretched plied immediately. He says that he didn’t tions and pleaded no contest to several ordered an immediate investigation after deputies were recorded beat- and hands behind his back. One deputy even move a muscle because he didn’t want criminal charges, including multiple ing and kicking a man who fled in a car and on horseback. —AP kicked him in the head or shoulder area and to be continuously beat, yet it still hap- instances of resisting arrest, attempted rob- punched him, and another kicked him in the pened,” attorney Sharon Brunner said. After bery, animal cruelty and fighting or offensive home where Pusok allegedly made threats McMahon said. Pusok is being held on suspi- crotch. Other deputies arrived moments lat- the beating, a deputy whispered in his ear: words, according to San Bernardino County to kill a deputy and fatally shot a family pup- cion of felony evading, theft of a horse and er. McMahon said internal and criminal “This isn’t over,’” attorney Jim Terrell said. Superior Court records. McMahon said py in front of his family members. “We were possession of stolen property. Taxin report- investigations are under way. The FBI “And that’s why he’s scared to death for him- deputies had previously been called to a very familiar with his aggressive nature,” ed from San Bernardino. —AP 4 dead in NY home Carbon monoxide eyed, car running in garage

NEW YORK: Four elderly people member Kathy Fetzer said. Jerry gas, is created when some fuels are City Councilman Mark Weprin, were found dead in a home Friday in Hugel moved from Germany to the burned. The deaths come on the who represents the area including an apparent carbon monoxide poi- US in his youth, and Marie Hugel was heels of other carbon monoxide Floral Park, said he hopes the soning after a car was left running in of Austrian descent, she said. They exposures that killed at least 10 peo- tragedy sheds light on the impor- an attached garage, police said. The were always ready to take on any- ple on the Eastern Seaboard. A man tance of having and maintaining car- victims were 83-year-old Jerry Hugel, thing that needed doing for the and his seven children were found bon monoxide detectors. “My his wife, 80-year-old Marie Hugel, organization and had passed the tra- dead Monday in Princess Anne, thoughts and prayers go out to the and 70-year-old Gloria Greco, police ditions on to their children, she said. Maryland, where they apparently friends and families of the victims,” said. The identity of the fourth per- “They just held everything together were poisoned in their sleep while he said in an emailed statement. A son, a 76-year-old man, will be and made sure it was done right,” she running a generator after a utility cut friend of the Hugels, Elisabeth released after his family is notified, said. power to their home. And a woman Hlawaty, said she traveled across the officials said. The bodies were dis- The husband was found next to and her 7-year-old daughter were country with the couple to dance covered when a relative of the the running car in the garage, and found poisoned Wednesday in their competitions. She said Marie Hugel Hugels went to check on them the wife was in a kitchen in the base- home in East Orange, New Jersey, had used a typewriter to help her Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton because they hadn’t answered the ment. The family friend was in a liv- where prosecutors said a utility com- children write their college papers. phone at their Queens home. Jerry ing room on the first floor, and the pany had shut off power and a gas “She was very involved, very family Hugel was found next to a running tenant was on the first floor. Carbon generator was being used without conscious,” Hlawaty said. “She loved Be yourself: A not-so-simple car in the garage. monoxide, an odorless and colorless proper ventilation. all of her children.”—AP Neighbors lined the streets and goal for Clinton, hopefuls sidewalks in the suburban Floral Park neighborhood next to Long Island’s WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama had something,” he said. The challenge for candidates Nassau County. Some cried as police some simple advice for Hillary Rodham Clinton in is to find a way to sync their personalities, whatev- officers and firefighters walked the days before the launch of her presidential er they may be, with their political pitch in a com- around the Cape Cod-style, two-sto- campaign. “If she’s her wonderful self, I’m sure she’s plementary way. And they have to do it in a con- ry home. “They were wonderful peo- going to do great,” he said. That sounds easy fessional culture that demands familiarity and inti- ple,” Helga Harter, a neighbor who enough. But plenty of politicians - Clinton among macy from public figures like never before. had known the couple for decades, them - have found it a tricky proposition to just be Steve Schmidt, who worked on the Republican said through tears as she stood on a themselves in the maelstrom that is a presidential presidential campaigns of John McCain and street corner, looking at the home. campaign. Clinton spent a good share of her 2008 George W Bush, says it all started with the infa- “They were married for 60 years.” The primary campaign trying to find the right formula mous “boxers or briefs” question posed to Bill Hugels had five children, including a for revealing her true self, projecting first strength, Clinton in the 1992 campaign, and “all we’ve done son who’s a New York Police then empathy. is pick up speed since then.” In addition, the con- Department officer, Harter said. The Four years later, a buttoned-up Republican Mitt structs of modern campaigning can make it hard president of the NYPD Sergeants Romney, described by friends as warm and gener- for candidates to be themselves in “an abnormal Benevolent Association, Ed Mullins, ous, never shook the stereotype of callous rich process” that makes ordinary interactions with said members’ thoughts and prayers guy. In 2000, Democrat Al Gore, cast as a stiff, people difficult, says Chris Lehane, a Democratic were with the family. struggled to connect with voters in a more natural strategist who worked for Gore and Bill Clinton. Harter described the Hugels as a way. Sure, policy is important, but when running McCain’s freewheeling chats with voters and “great family” active in the local for president, finding an authentic way to mesh it reporters were a big part of his persona during the German community. She last saw with one’s personality matters, too. What can be so 2000 and 2008 campaigns. But when all that them on Wednesday at a meeting of hard about being yourself? “It’s not just tricky for straight talk started to get him into trouble, his a Bavarian dancing and cultural candidates, it’s tricky for most people,” says Dan campaign clamped down and his interactions organization. “I’m in shock,” Harter Schnur, who worked on four Republican presiden- became much more scripted. said. “It’s the greatest shock of my tial campaigns. Clinton, for her part, undertook her quest for life.” Jerry Hugel had been the presi- “A campaign is like the world’s longest job the 2008 nomination offering herself as a tough- dent of the Bavarian group, the interview, and even though most of us like to think as-nails leader akin to a Democratic version of Schlierachtaler Stamm, for more that we’re being our natural selves when we inter- Margaret Thatcher. But she didn’t fully click with than 40 years until 2013, its website NEW YORK: Officers gather at a home where four people were found dead in the Floral Park and a member said. He and his wife view for a new job, it’s only human nature to self- voters until she spoke from the heart about the neighborhood in New York, next to Long Island’s Nassau County. —AP edit ourselves and try to make the best possible meaning of the presidential race as she choked “were the backbone of everything,” impression,” says Schnur, director of the University back tears on the day before the New Hampshire of Southern California’s political institute. Yet the primary. “I found my own voice,” she said later. And urge to impress can make candidates so risk- after that, says Lehane, “she ended up being a real- averse that they become timid and lose the spon- ly good candidate” who cast herself as an empa- 16-year-old transgender taneity and authenticity that voters crave. thetic advocate for the middle class and flourished In Clinton’s case, she suffers from the added in smaller forums that were better suited to her burden of constantly being measured against her style. “She found a big idea that was true to her husband, former President Bill Clinton, an extraor- biography,” says Lehane. He expects a seasoned kills self after bullying dinary natural political talent. “It’s not that she isn’t Clinton to pick up in this campaign where she left a good politician,” says Schnur. “She’s just not as off eight years ago. good as he is.” Republicans in the 2016 field face All sides agree Clinton gained momentum SAN DIEGO: A 16-year-old trans- eventually found friends at Fallbrook his Oceanside office that was edge any of their own biases. their own challenges in calibrating how to be both after she showed more vulnerability in the 2008 gender girl who spoke on YouTube High School but encountered rejec- attended by Alesana’s family and “The fears that students have of appealing candidates and true to themselves. race. But Schmidt says Clinton still has “a side that about being bullied at school in tion first. “I made a couple (friends), about 200 others, he said. Fallbrook transgender youth actually stem Kentucky Sen Rand Paul, who got testy with is concealed.” And recent revelations that she used Southern California killed herself, a went from group to group. The Union High School District from adults,” said Dorothy Espelage, reporters within hours of launching his presiden- a private email account and server as secretary of support group said, raising ques- group would usually kick me out Superintendent Hugo Pedroza said professor of educational psychology tial campaign this past week, gets praise from state have added to questions about her open- tions about what educators can and after they realized, ‘Oh, you’re differ- in a statement that a student died at University of Illinois, Urbana- some for his direct style but allowed that he’s got ness. For all the speculation about how Clinton will should do to support students who ent. We can’t have you hanging out tragically on April 2. “It is never easy Champaign. “If you’re not going to learn how to contain his temper and hold his position herself this time, Schmidt says, it’s “pre- change gender identity. Taylor with us,’” she said. when something like this happens, change the attitude of the adults, tongue. posterous” to think she can recast her image after Alesana was constantly picked on by Alesana had a strong relationship but we are working to move forward you’re not going to change the atti- “It’s hard to have a true interaction sometimes,” all these years. Others aren’t so sure. “Normal vot- peers before taking her life last with her school counselor but together and stronger than before,” tudes of the kids.” James Garbarino, Paul said of campaigning. New Jersey Gov Chris ers don’t walk around thinking about whether week, the North County LGBTQ administrators “didn’t take the nec- he said. Experts said schools must professor of humanistic psychology Christie, a potential GOP candidate who is famous Hillary Clinton is cold and unapproachable,” Resource Center said. “With few essary steps,” Disposti said. They train staff to be alert to bullying and at Loyola University in Chicago, said for his blow-ups, says he’s trying to do better, but Schnur says. “If she goes out on the trail and comes adults to turn to, and with no sup- never contacted his organization, instill in students that it is unaccept- transgender students are in a similar he’ll never be plain “vanilla.” “I think we’ve had too across as warm and inviting, that new image is port from her school, her life even after a Thursday night vigil at able, but they also need to acknowl- position as gay and lesbian students much of people in public life pretending to be going to replace the old one very quickly.” —AP became too difficult,” the group said. 10 or 20 years ago. Homophobic “Taylor was a beautiful and coura- bullying remains a serious problem, geous girl, and all she wanted was but it has declined to the point that Man charged with plotting acceptance.” Alesana attended gays and lesbians are elected prom meetings at the center and was very kings and queens. “What really bombing at US military base supportive of others, said Max drives this - whether gender, race, Disposti, the group’s executive direc- class - is how the adult society views TOPEKA: A man charged with plotting a criminal complaint. tor. She posted a series of online these issues,” he said. suicide bomb attack on a US military Authorities arrested Booker on Friday videos that included makeup tutori- Alesana is the second transgen- base to help the Islamic State group was as he was trying to arm what he thought als and accounts of her struggles. der teen who sought services at the mentally ill and was acting strangely only was a 1,000 pound (455 kilogram) bomb In her first video posted in North County LGBTQ Resource days before his arrest, according to a outside the Army post, according to October, she said bullying began at Center to die by suicide since March, Muslim cleric who said he was counsel- prosecutors. The criminal complaint filed a San Diego-area middle school Disposti said. A boy who took his life ing him at the request of the FBI. John T in federal court in Topeka charges him when she disclosed that she was last month had a supportive envi- Booker Jr, of Topeka, is accused of plan- with three crimes, including attempting bisexual. “I fear for anyone that’s ronment at home and school, but he ning a suicide attack at Fort Riley, about to use a weapon of mass destruction. The even just a little bit different. They struggled with other issues, includ- 70 miles west of Topeka. Prosecutors top federal prosecutor for Kansas also know what bullying is like,” she said. ing his mother’s death. Alesana was allege he told a Federal Bureau of charged another Topeka man, Alexander Alesana said her family recently unusually vocal about the chal- Investigation informant he wanted to kill E Blair, 28, with failing to report Booker’s moved to Fallbrook - a community lenges of being a transgender teen. Americans and engage in violent jihad plans to authorities. The complaint of about 30,000 people next to An effort to reach her family on behalf of the terrorist group, and said alleges that Blair and Booker shared Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base, through Disposti was unsuccessful. he believed such an attack was justified some “extremist views” and that Blair 70 miles north of San Diego - and “She was very outspoken and had that she was “living my life as a girl In this still image from a YouTube video, Taylor Alesana gives incredibly positive energy,” Disposti because the Quran “says to kill your ene- loaned Booker money to rent space to tips on makeup in one of a series of online videos describing mies wherever they are,” according to a build and store a bomb. —AP now,” wearing female clothing on said. “She was helping others as she weekends and during summer. She her daily experiences and struggles as a transgender girl. —AP was struggling.” —AP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 Malta votes on controversial spring bird hunt

VALLETTA: Malta voted yesterday in a they see flying. We are voting to make it 2009 of permitting the hunting of birds vote must take part. Voter turnout in pended the hunting season after it was referendum that could end the contro- illegal.” But Josephine Cassar, 56, whose during their return from Africa to breed- Malta is traditionally very high at over 70 discovered that protected storks had versial tradition of spring hunting in husband comes from a family of hunters ing grounds in Europe, before they have percent. Critics of the spring tradition been gunned down. The suspension which birds migrating across the and took up the sport as a child, said had a chance to reproduce. say the hunting community-with around prompted hunters take to the streets for Mediterranean are killed before they can that she would be voting to protect the Protected storks gunned down 14,000 registered shooters-ignores limits a protest which turned violent and end- breed. The issue has stirred passions for practice and warned banning it could be But while spring hunting is outlawed on the numbers of quails and turtle ed in several being arrested. The result of years in the island nation, with support- the start of a slippery slope. “I have a by the EU Birds Directive, Malta applies doves that can be killed. Some hunters the referendum is expected just days ers defending it as a longstanding cus- feeling that this is just the first step. In yearly for a short period of exemption are also accused of illegally shooting before the start of the next season, due tom and opponents attacking what they the near future, there will be more calls and shooters are currently legally per- other birds including swifts, storks, yel- to run from April 14 to April 30 — if the see as a cruel practice that often flouts to eradicate other hobbies, including mitted to slay 11,000 turtle doves and low-legged gulls, kestrels and harriers, “Yes” vote wins. If the “No” camp wins, it the law. Voter Alex Mifsud, a 33-year old fishing,” she added as she prepared to 5,000 quail. Almost 340,000 people were and campaigners say the emphasis must will be the first time a referendum on lawyer, condemned the shoot as “a horri- cast her ballot. Voting was due to close eligible to vote in the referendum, which be on protecting all feathered creatures Malta overturns a law. Sceptics on the ble hobby,” telling AFP outside a polling at 10 pm (2200 GMT) with the result not was being held in response to a voters’ from the hunter’s gun. small island have said they fear that, station that “we are talking about expected until Sunday. The European petition. For the referendum to be valid, The debate has been raging for years. whatever the outcome, the shooting will hunters who go out and kill anything Court of Justice found Malta guilty in more than 50 percent of those eligible to In September 2014, the government sus- continue.—AFP

After Boko Haram raid, fear and ashes in Chadian village

NGOUBOUA: Almost two months after ians were killed that night, but there was so Boko Haram raided and pillaged her village much chaos that their bodies were not in Chad, mother of seven Zara Isenik still found immediately. The attack-Boko lives in constant terror. At the slightest Haram’s first on Chadian territory-marked strange noise, she says, she “runs to hide in an important escalation in the militants’ the bush”. The cross-border raid by the ruth- bloody six-year campaign to establish a less Nigerian Islamists left mental and visi- hardline Islamic caliphate in northeast ble physical scars on a Lake Chad village Nigeria, which borders Cameroon, Chad that had previously been so peaceful that and Niger. Nigerians fleeing Boko Haram used to come to seek sanctuary. Skyrocketing prices Many houses torched by the militants in The Chadian army has since deployed Ngouboua have yet to be repaired. reinforcements around the village. “Security Livelihoods were ruined and fear reigns. In has returned, but people are still scared,” the early hours of February 12, jihadist mili- said a member of the security forces armed tants crossed Lake Chad by boat under cov- with an assault rifle and a grenade attached er of darkness and torched the village of to his belt. Located just 18 kilometers from 6,000 people in a brutal onslaught. Isenik the Nigerian border, the Ngouboua penin- and her children were asleep, while her hus- sula remains vulnerable, and difficult access band-a Chadian army soldier-was on the would make it hard to quickly send new frontlines fighting Boko Haram on Niger’s troops in by land in the event of new raids. frontier with Nigeria. “They arrived at Boko Haram has rarely attacked Chad’s around 4:00 am (0200 GMT). We heard gun- islands, but a new ambush on April 3 in a fire ringing out in the night and we under- village near Ngouboua left seven dead. stood,” Isenik said in a soft voice, squatting Many fearful residents who fled inland in with her back against the wall of her February have not yet returned home. torched home. Some do come back to Ngouboua to collect As she fled, she says she crossed paths their sorghum crops by day, but then leave with a group of armed men who were “very the village and spend the night in the bush. young and were dressed in black” and car- Seated on a mat in his tiny textile shop, ried Kalashnikovs. But they let her go and Ngouboua’s chief tradesman Al Hadji after just two hours, the assault was over. Mboudou Mai is desperate. “Forty-eight KATSINA: Nigeria’s President-elect Muhammadu Buhari gestures after getting accredited for the Governorship and House of Assembly election “Everything was burnt. The TV, my clothes, shops full of goods were destroyed. People in Daura, Katsina State yesterday.—AFP my jewelry, the sacks of corn I was sup- lost everything, and they don’t even have posed to sell on the market, and three mil- the means to rebuild their homes,” he said. lion CFA francs ($5,000 or 4,500 euros) in Nearly two months after Boko Haram’s Nigerians vote for governors cash-all our savings,” she said. The Boko attack, the market has only just begun to Haram militants kicked off their raid by come back to life. Onions, spices, tomatoes attacking a military post located at and okra plants are back on sale in wooden Presidential vote deemed freest and fairest yet Ngouboua’s entrance. Chadian forces, stalls under the blazing sun, as tempera- backed by military aircraft, returned fire, tures skyrocket to 45 degrees Celsius (113 LAGOS: The final stage of Nigeria’s going of yesterday’s vote, however, routing the militants and destroying their Farenheit). Boko Haram-linked insecurity election began yesterday with vot- turnout appeared lower than for small boats. on the lake has also had another effect on ing for powerful state governors, the presidential poll due to apathy But even though Boko Haram did not life in Ngouboua: prices have shot up two weeks after a presidential poll in the south and southeast after occupy the Chadian village, its fighters were because goods can now only be brought in saw an incumbent leader unseated the PDP defeat on March 28 and merciless in the destruction they sowed by road, via Niger. “Food, clothes, soap: at the ballot box for the first time. fears of violence. “Many people while retreating. Even 67 sheep kept near everything is coming from Nigeria, even The 36 governors are among the have not come out to vote...They Isenik’s home were burned to death. They currency,” sighed Mai, who said there was most influential politicians in lost interest in the election were among 400 farm animals killed. Two only one way forward for his people. Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil produc- because of the outcome of the hundred motorcycles were also destroyed. “Business must resume. Boko Haram must er and top economy, with budgets presidential,” Ifechukwu Onyema, a The village chief, a soldier and several civil- be wiped out,” he said.—AFP larger than those of small nations voter in southern Anambra state, and influence that can decide who said. goes on presidential tickets. With Pope on diplomatic tightrope so much at stake, candidates in Incidents disrupt voting past governorship elections have Early yesterday, police fired with Armenian genocide mass often played dirty, snatching ballot shots into the air to clear an angry boxes, manipulating turnout and mob of 2,000 APC members and VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis will mark the used the word several times in events marking engaging in thuggery and intimi- sympathizers in the Rivers state 100th anniversary of the mass killings of the mass murders, calling on Turkey to recog- dation. capital Port Harcourt, a Reuters wit- Armenians with a special ceremony on Sunday, nise the killings as such, according to religious Voting began in most states of ness said. Shooting on the streets with all eyes on whether he will use the word news agency I.Media. As pope Francis is said to the most populous African state by of two Rivers towns, Abonnema in “genocide”. The 78-year old is walking a diplo- only have used it in at one private audience in midmorning but sporadic violence the Akuku-Toru region and matic tightrope, pressured to use the term pub- 2013 - but even that sparked an outraged reac- in coastal Rivers state, Nigeria’s oil Buguma in Asari-Toru, forced vot- licly to describe the Ottoman Turk murders, but tion from Turkey. During a meeting with a visit- hub, disrupted balloting in many ers to remain indoors, eyewitness- wary of alienating a potentially key ally in the ing Armenian delegation this week the pontiff districts. Two people were killed in es and an observer said. The elec- fight against radical Islam. While many histori- deplored those “who were capable of systemati- election-related incidents. A police- toral commission office was set on ans describe the cull as the 20th century’s first cally planning the annihilation of their broth- man in Port Harcourt was hacked to fire in Abonnema and vehicles genocide, the accusation is hotly denied by ers”-but stopped short of using the word geno- death on Friday night, Rivers police meant to distribute voting materi- Turkey. Armenians say up to 1.5 million of their cide. He called for “concrete gestures of peace spokesman Ahmed Mohammad als were burnt in Buguma. kin were killed between 1915 and 1917 as the and reconciliation between two nations that are said. In Kebbi state in the north- In the northern state of Kaduna, Ottoman Empire was falling apart, and have still unable to come to a reasonable consensus west, gunmen killed an opposition a police spokesman said security long sought to win international recognition of on this sad event,” saying both sides should be party agent and wounded three forces fired tear gas at youths who the massacres as genocide. But Turkey rejects driven by the “love of truth and justice”. In 2014, others, police and hospital sources tried to divert a vehicle transport- the claims, arguing that 300,000 to 500,000 Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, then said. Muhammadu Buhari of the All ing electoral materials in the Armenians and as many Turks died in civil strife premier, offered condolences for the mass Progressives Congress (APC) beat Danmusa district, delaying the LAGOS: Nigerian opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos when Armenians rose up against their Ottoman killings for the first time, but the country still President Goodluck Jonathan of start of the vote. Legislative elec- gubernatorial candidate Jimi Agbaje completes accreditation at a rulers and sided with invading Russian troops. blames unrest and famine for many of the the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) tions also held on March 28 shifted polling station in the Apapa district of Lagos yesterday. —AFP Francis and Armenian patriarch Nerses deaths. last month with 15.4 million votes power away from the PDP, which Bedros XIX Tarmouni will celebrate a mass in Over 20 nations, including Italy, France and to 13.3 million. has run Nigeria since the end of Outgoing Lagos APC governor were used for the first time in last Saint Peter’s Basilica, which will include ele- Russia, recognize the killings as genocide. From The vote, which Buhari won on military rule in 1999, to the APC, Babatunde Fashola is credited with month’s vote, and helped prevent ments of the Armenian Catholic rite and be the Greek word “genos”, for race or tribe, and the pledges to clean up Nigeria’s noto- and left Buhari’s party with a transforming the metropolis of 21 fraudulent practices like multiple attended by the country’s president Serzh suffix “cide” from the Latin for “to kill”; genocide riously corrupt politics and crack majority in both houses of parlia- million people and an economy voting or ballot box stuffing. They Sargsyan. The Vatican is holding the mass in is defined by the UN as an “act committed with down harder on the Islamist Boko ment. The APC sought yesterday to twice the size of Kenya’s with infra- were again being used yesterday. time for those in attendance to return home for intent to destroy in whole or in part, a national, Haram insurgency engulfing the build on its gains, while the PDP structure projects, although he has “The card reader is the only way the official April 24 commemoration. Using the ethnic, racial or religious group.” Religious northeast, was deemed free and hoped to claw back some power, also been criticized for slum clear- that rigging on a large scale can be word would not be a papal first: John Paul II observers say Francis, who stressed the impor- less violent than past polls. Yet for especially in two battlegrounds- ance. The new governors will take stopped in this country,” Abubakar used it in a joint statement signed with the tance of remembering “the martyrdom and per- many Nigerians, who their gover- the megacity of Lagos, Nigeria’s office in 29 states on May 29, as will Momoh, of the Independent Armenian patriarch in 2000 which said “the secution” of the Armenians, may make parallels nor is matters more than who sits economic engine generating up to Buhari. Biometric ballot cards dis- National Electoral Commission Armenian genocide, which began the century, in the capital Abuja. In the early a third of its GDP, and Rivers. tributed to 56.7 million people (INEC) Said. — Reuters was a prologue to horrors that would follow”. in his homily to the rise in the persecution of But it would be the first time the killings have Christians around the world. Those murdered a been described as such during a mass in Saint century ago were mainly Christian and Peter’s Basilica. although the killings were not driven by reli- Power, money, rivalry, ethnicity: gious motives, the pontiff has already drawn ‘Annihilation of their brothers’ comparisons with modern Christians refugees Before becoming pope, Jorge Bergoglio fleeing Islamic militants.—AFP A heady mix in Nigeria’s Rivers

PORT HARCOURT: Dakuku Peterside and 28, the APC complained of mass vote-rigging by norship election may not be so clear cut, with Nyesom Wike, the two main candidates running the PDP. Thousands laid siege to the local offices personal ties strained between Governor Rotimi for governor of Nigeria’s Rivers state, signed a of the electoral commission and a curfew was Amaechi, Jonathan and his wife, Patience. peace accord this week in the local capital Port imposed. But political rivalry is just one factor Amaechi was one of several PDP governors who Harcourt. That an agreement was needed in the fuelling the tensions. As elsewhere in Nigeria, defected to the APC in 2013, going on to first place is a measure of the high stakes in there is also power, money and a backdrop of become a harsh government critic and heading Saturday’s election in the oil-rich southern delta ethnic identity. the campaign for winning presidential candidate region. “We are all brothers. Let us be able to Muhammadu Buhari. There was more bad blood shake hands after this election. Let us participate Strained ties when Rivers lost lucrative oil wells to Bayelsa. in this election without bitterness,” State police Rivers is a key battleground for both parties commissioner Hosea Karma, who brokered the in the gubernatorial polls, which are taking place Upland v riverine deal, told the two men. in 29 out of Nigeria’s 36 states to cement local Rivers has been governed for the last 16 Fear and anxiety have gripped Rivers after an power for the next four years. The PDP has won years by “upland” politicians north of Port upsurge in violent attacks in the run-up to the easy majorities in Rivers since Nigeria returned Harcourt, including Amaechi, who is from the vote. Peterside’s All Progressives Congress (APC), to civilian rule in 1999, giving them access to Ikwerre ethnic group. But he believes that which controls the state, has claimed 55 of its huge revenues from the oil and gas sector based should now change as he steps down after supporters have been killed by thugs from in the state and off its shores. serving the maximum two four-year terms. VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis (right) changes his skullcap as he waves to members of Wike’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which Nearly 95 percent of state voters in the presi- “Governor Amaechi believes it is fair and proper the Istituti di Vita Consacrata (Institutes of Consecrated Life) and Societa di Vita has dominated national politics for the last 16 dential election backed outgoing President that somebody from the riverine area be gover- Apostolica (Societies of Apostolic Life) at the end of his meeting in Aula Paolo VI yes- years until last month’s defeat in the presidential Goodluck Jonathan of the PDP, who hails from nor in 2015,” Rivers information commissioner terday. — AFP polls. During the presidential elections on March next door Bayelsa state. But this time the gover- Ibim Semenitari said. —AFP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 INTERNATIONAL Tibetan nun sets herself on fire

BEIJING: A nun set herself on fire while crying out A woman reached at the Ganzi county govern- blames the Dalai Lama and others for inciting the fer around the world each and every day,” Kerry said for the Dalai Lama to return to Tibet in the latest in ment denied that any self-immolation happened on immolations and says it has made vast investments in a statement. “We strongly support the efforts of dozens of self-immolations in recent years by Wednesday and hung up. Calls to the county police to boost the region’s economy and improve the these activists to make progress on these challeng- Tibetans protesting Beijing’s controls over the office rang unanswered. Yeshi Khando’s nunnery quality of life for Tibetans. The Dalai Lama says he is ing issues, and we believe that Chinese authorities region, overseas rights groups said. Yeshi Khando, could not be contacted. Tibetan monks and nuns against all violence. should also support them, not silence them.” 47, of Ngangang Nunnery circled Kardze Monastery are among the most active opponents of Chinese Li, who goes by the pseudonym Li Maizi, organ- in Sichuan province and then self-immolated on rule in the region and face some of the harshest Chinese feminists ized protests in Beijing and the southern metropo- Wednesday near the police station while shouting restrictions on their activities. Earlier this week, In another development, US Secretary of State lis of Guangzhou three years ago in which she and slogans including “Tibet needs freedom,” London- Tibet’s Communist Party chief Chen Quanguo has John Kerry urged Beijing on Friday to immediately other women “occupied” men’s toilets. She fre- based Free Tibet said in a statement Friday. demanded that Buddhist monasteries display the release five feminists who were detained ahead of quently spoke out for gender equality. Another She also called out “Let His Holiness Return to national flag as part of efforts to shore up Chinese International Women’s Day. The arrests last month Chinese activist had said that Li was planning to Tibet” as she was on fire, the group said, a reference patriotism. appeared to be an effort by China to head off public hold a demonstration to protest sexual harass- to the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader who has Dozens of Tibetan Buddhist monks and laypeo- protest linked to the March 8 holiday. Li Tingting, a ment of women aboard public transportation lived for decades in exile in India. The Washington, ple have set themselves on fire in protest of young activist known for staging demonstrations in before she was arrested. Feminist campaigner DC-based International Campaign for Tibet also Beijing’s strict controls over the region and their men’s lavatories to call for an increase in the number Zheng Churan was also taken away from her home reported the immolation, but used a slightly differ- religion and to call for the return of the Dalai Lama, of public toilets for women, was taken from her in Guangzhou. The other three women were ent spelling for the nun’s name. The groups said according to the overseas rights groups. The home in Beijing on March 7, according to her lawyer named as Wu Rongrong, Wei Tingting and Wang security personnel and police used extinguishers to International Campaign for Tibet says 113 men and Yan Xin. “Each and every one of us has the right to Man. The United State regularly criticizes China’s put out the flames and took Yeshi Khando away, 24 women have self-immolated since March 2011, speak out against sexual harassment and the many record on human rights and political and religious and that local sources believed she died. the vast majority of whom have died. Beijing other injustices that millions of women and girls suf- freedom. — Agencies

Survivors and veterans recall the Buchenwald horror - 70 years on

WEIMAR: Buchenwald survivor Henry about a quarter past three, we looked Oster recalls thinking that a fellow inmate out of the window - which took a great had “lost his sense of reality” when he said effort - and one of my friends said with a 70 years ago that the concentration camp weak voice ‘I think we are getting liberat- was being liberated, bringing an end to ed,’” Oster said. “And we thought he had the long ordeal of the 21,000 surviving lost his sense of reality like so many peo- prisoners. Oster, 86, visited the site near ple there.” the German city of Weimar for the first Oster was taken to an orphanage in time since its liberation on April 11, 1945 - France and emigrated to the United one of a group of survivors and veterans States in 1946. He now lives in Woodland who came to mark the anniversary of the Hills, California. Buchenwald also left an liberation. Buchenwald was the first indelible impression on its liberators. major concentration camp entered by James Anderson, a 91-year-old from American forces at the end of World War Indianapolis, went in as an army medic II. on that day and recalled that many pris- “What I see here, where the barracks oners were so weak they could no longer used to be, at every barrack there was a move. “The devastation was so tremen- pile of dead bodies, this is in your memo- dous,” Anderson said, his voice trembling. ry forever,” Oster said. “When someone “I was a ... kid, and to see this it was hard asks how Buchenwald was, you immedi- for me to believe this was actually hap- ately see the dead bodies again.” Around pening, you know, and the prisoners 250,000 prisoners were held at were so glad to see us, they would hug Buchenwald from its opening in July 1937 us and everything.” to its liberation. An estimated 56,000 peo- Robert Harmon, then a private serving ple were killed, including political prison- in Gen George S Patton’s Third Army, was ers, people dubbed “asocial” by the Nazis, deployed in Weimar and first saw Soviet prisoners of war, Sinti and Roma, Buchenwald survivors a few days after and approximately 11,000 Jews. Oster, a the camp’s liberation. “They had these Jewish German born in Cologne, was tak- thin pyjama clothes, they had terrible CHARSADA: Pakistani mourners offer funeral prayers for laborers killed by Afghan Taleban militants during a ceremony in Charsada. _ AFP en to the Lodz ghetto in occupied Poland food, you can imagine, and of course the in 1941 and later to the Auschwitz- men had not shaven forever, and they Birkenau death camp. His father died of just looked awful,” said Harmon, from starvation and his mother was gassed on Seattle, who turns 90 on Sunday. “They Gunmen kill 20 sleeping the day they arrived at Auschwitz, he said. were stunned psychologically, they were In January 1945, Oster was sent on a so afraid of authority that they were very “death march” to Buchenwald as the careful about speaking to us, but they Nazis forced inmates westward in the were so hungry that they dared, and that laborers in SW Pakistan face of advancing Soviet forces. Entering was such an act of courage, I think, for the former camp through the wrought- them to speak to us,” he said. Patton was iron gate that bears the words “Jedem so disgusted by Buchenwald that he das Seine” - “To each his own” - with its ordered residents of nearby Weimar to Baluchistan plagued by violence clock showing 3.15, the time of the liber- march the few miles up the hill to see ation, Oster recalled that moment. A what had been going on so close nearby. QUETTA: Gunmen have killed 20 construction armed attackers. A spokesman for BLF said the pens to be a doctor, is an insult to the profes- minute of silence is planned at that hour. “The younger generation should get to workers in Pakistan’s restive southwestern group would carry out more attacks until the sion,” the minister said. Dr Allah Nazar Baluch, “We had no idea the Allies were in see this,” Anderson said. “It was unbeliev- province of Baluchistan, shooting them at point province was given independence. “We will con- chief of BLF, quit his medical career to take up Europe, and when we heard noises at able.” — AP blank range after identifying they were not local, tinue our fight against Pakistani occupation until arms against the state. Human rights groups officials said yesterday. Baluchistan is plagued by (the) liberation of Baluchistan,” Goran Baluch allege security forces are guilty of abuses, and violence, with separatists seeking greater control said. BLF became known for the kidnapping of are responsible for picking up non-militant sep- over the province’s rich oil, gas and mineral American UNHCR worker John Solecki from aratists-including academics and students-tor- resources, and gunmen have previously targeted Quetta on February 2009. Solecki was later turing them and dumping their bodies on the outsiders seen as settlers. released on “humanitarian grounds”. streets. The security services deny the allega- The Baluch Liberation Front (BLF), an armed tions and say they are battling a fierce rebellion group that wants the province to be “liberated” Alleged rights abuses in the region. On Thursday, one of Pakistan’s top from the rest of Pakistan, claimed responsibility Sarfraz Bugti, the provincial home minister, universities in Lahore came under fire after a for the incident. “Gunmen stormed the camp of has ordered the arrest of the police and paramili- debate on rights in the restive province was laborers in Gokh Don area of Baluchistan late tary soldiers who were meant to be guarding the called off apparently at the behest of intelli- Friday night and killed 20 laborers,” senior police laborers, he told reporters in Quetta. “I would gence agencies. official Tariq Khilji said. He said those killed were have raised my head in pride had any of the Resource-rich Baluchistan is the largest of all from outside the province - 16 of them from policemen or paramilitary soldiers died or been Pakistan’s four provinces, but its roughly seven Punjab and four from Sindh province. The inci- injured while resisting the attack, but I feel million inhabitants have long complained they dent, which occurred around 1,050 kilometers ashamed to say that they fled,” he said. He added do not receive a fair share of its gas and mineral southwest of Quetta, was confirmed by Akbar that army helicopters had been dispatched to wealth. Rebels began their fifth insurgency Hussain Durrani, a senior administration official the area to transport the dead to their home against the state in 2004, with hundreds of sol- in the province. “The laborers were working on towns. “I would request that the government diers and militants killed in the fighting. Pakistan construction of a small local bridge,” he said. extend the ongoing military offensive against accuses neighboring India of funding and arm- Hussain said some of the laborers reported religious militants to ethnic militants too,” he said ing the rebels-a charge some analysts say is pay- being woken from their sleep by the sound of referring to the military operation against Taliban back for Pakistan’s interference in Kashmir. The gunshots and screams. “They had lined them up insurgents in the country’s restive northwest. desperately poor province is also riven by sectar- and shot them at point blank range after identi- “I strongly condemn the action of ian strife and Islamist violence in its northern KABUL: Afghan schoolboys receive treatment for poisoning, at a hospital in Herat fying their identity,” he said. Hussain said para- Baluchistan Liberation Front, they should be Pashtun belt, with middle-class Baluch increas- province, west of Kabul, Afghanistan yesterday. An Afghan health official says more military troops were guarding the laborers but ashamed to call themselves nationalists, they ingly viewing independence as their only hope than 100 students from the same school in the country’s western Herat province fled when confronted by a large number of are terrorists and the group’s leader, who hap- for a more liberal and secular state. — AFP have been hospitalized after falling ill. — AP Aid workers found dead Maoist rebels kill seven police in central India 100 Afghan students hospitalized after meal RAIPUR: Maoist rebels yesterday killed ters (miles) of land. The insurgency is KABUL: Authorities in western Afghanistan are Afghanistan, has seized almost 500 tons of nar- seven policemen and wounded at least believed to have cost tens of thousands investigating whether 100 schoolboys who cotics in the past year, the anti-drug police 10 others in an ambush in a remote of lives, with much action focused were hospitalized yesterday were poisoned, chief said yesterday. General Ali Moayedi, quot- part of central India, security officials around the insurgent-dominated, so- police said, a day after five aid workers kid- ed in Iranian media, said the drugs intercepted said. The troops were carrying out an called “Red Corridor” stretching through napped by the Taleban were found dead. The in the 12 months to March 2015 included 390 operation deep in a forest when the central and eastern India. Critics believe boys, ages 10 to 14, fell sick after they ate beans tons of opium and 10 tons of heroin. Police gunmen attacked, the head of attempts to end the revolt through from a vendor outside the school who told conducted more than 1,800 raids across Iran Chhattisgarh state’s anti-Maoist opera- tough security offensives are doomed them the meal would help them pass their focusing “on international networks and gangs,” tions said. “Seven security forces have to fail, saying the real solution is better examinations in the western city of Herat, he said, adding 93 traffickers and 10 officers been killed and 10 others have been governance and development of the according to Abdul Jabar Rozi, Herat’s police were killed in the operations. Among those injured in the encounter that took place region. chief. The vendor was arrested yesterday and arrested were members of a gang that dealt in in Sukma region,” said Rajinder Kumar KASHMIR: An Indian army officer walks past the bodies of Jammu and an investigation launched into whether the cocaine known as the “Ghool Bache”, including Vij. Additional security reinforcements Kashmir shuts down Kashmir police personnel at Shopian, about 50 kms south of Srinagar. food was deliberately tainted, he said. “Enemies their 20-year-old leader, said Moayedi. Iran lies were being rushed to the area but res- In another development, Indian Suspected rebels shot and killed three unarmed police officers after might be behind this,” Rozi added. on a main transit route for the smuggling of cue efforts were being hampered by Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar shut ambushing their vehicle in disputed Indian Kashmir, shortly after a Taleban insurgents have poisoned Afghan opium and heroin from Afghanistan which bad weather, police deputy inspector down yesterday in protest against a separate incident left another officer critically injured. — AFP police and army soldiers as part of their fight to eventually find their way across the Middle East general A N Upadhyaya said. “We are government plan to resettle Kashmiri topple the US-backed government, but period- and in Europe. announced the local government sought to dispel fears about the pro- trying to airlift those who are injured to Hindus in separate townships after they ic reports of poison attacks on schools have The illicit drugs enter Iran through the bor- would acquire land to create “compos- posed settlements, telling lawmakers: our base in Jagdalpur,” Upadhyaya said. fled the region more than two decades mostly turned out to be the result of accidental der with Afghanistan or from Pakistan, which ite townships” for the Pandits. The “We won’t set-up Israeli-type clusters for food poisoning or mass hysteria. The bodies of also shares porous frontiers with the Islamic The attack is the latest in a simmering ago. Streets were deserted, shops and move, announced after Sayeed met Pandits and neither Kashmiri Pandits five Afghan aid workers working for Save the republic. Between March 2013 and March 2014, conflict that pits the insurgents against business establishments remained federal Home Minister Rajnath Singh, desire to live in such clusters.” Children were found on Friday, 39 days after Iranian authorities had seized 573 tons of drugs security forces in the remote areas of closed and traffic was thin on the roads sparked tension in the region with sep- Mohammad Yasin Malik, a top sepa- their abduction by the Taleban in the central across the country. Iran has spent 700 million mainly central and eastern India. in the capital city and other towns aratists opposed to Indian rule compar- ratist leader who heads the pro-inde- province of Uruzgan, a spokesman for provin- dollars to build a wall along its 1,800-kilometre The guerrillas, who say they are across the restive Muslim-majority ing it with Israel’s policy of building set- pendence Jammu Kashmir Liberation cial governor Dost Mohammad Nayab said. border with Afghanistan and Pakistan in a bid fighting for the rights of tribal people Kashmir valley. Tens of thousands of tlements in occupied territory. Hostility Front, rejected Sayeed’s clarification, “The Taleban had demanded the release of five to clamp down on smugglers. Work on the bar- and landless farmers, often collect Kashmiri Hindus-known as Pandits-fled between minority Hindus and Muslims saying the settlements would only add of their people in exchange but the central rier began in the 1990s and is expected to be funds through extortion and protection to Hindu-dominated areas of the dis- runs deep in divided Kashmir, leading to hatred and mistrust between people. governor did not let them free. So they shot completed before the end of the year, officials rackets. The Maoists are believed to be puted region and other parts of India in to frequent confrontations between the Kashmir has been divided between these people and we found their dead bodies have said. They also say that 1.3 million present in at least 20 states, but are the wake of an armed insurgency two communities. India and Pakistan since the two coun- from Chanarto district on Friday,” Nayab said. Iranians, out of a population of 75 million, are most active in Chhattisgarh, Orissa, against New Delhi’s rule in 1990. On Friday, protesters clashed with tries won independence from Britain in In another development, Iran, a key transit drug addicts. Convicted drug smugglers face Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, Earlier this week, the state’s chief police in Srinagar demanding the town- 1947. Both claim the territory in its route for illegal drugs trafficked from the death penalty in Iran. — Agencies occupying thousands of square kilome- minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, ships decision be repealed. Sayeed has entirety. — Agencies INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan weighs legacy of revolution 5 years on BISHKEK: Kylychbek Beksariyev lost two violence. “Our police force and courts are But such statements do not reflect the friends to a bloody revolution he hoped still vehicles for injustice. People are poor. reality of a state still trying to define its would transform ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan, but There is a danger the situation could place in the international system, says five years after the ouster of a reviled become revolutionary again,” he said. political scientist Marat Kazakpaev. “To leader he says his Central Asian homeland call Kyrgyzstan a bridge is ridiculous. This remains mired in poverty and corruption. Tricky international ties is not a well-known country with a big “Officials still steal,” the sports instructor, On the international stage the strategi- economy to exert leverage on interna- 27, said. “I work the same job I worked in cally located country struggles to tread a tional affairs,” Kazakpaev said. Corruption 2010. The pay increased 20 percent and line between its former Soviet master also remains a major problem with the price of bread by 30 percent.” “Is that Russia, vast neighbor China and the West. Kyrgyzstan ranked 136th out of 175 progress?” he asked. Last year, following Ukraine’s Maidan revo- countries in Transparency International’s A landlocked nation of some six million lution Kyrgyzstan’s government released a 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index. people, Kyrgyzstan has suffered periodic statement sympathetic to the movement And there are fears that Atambayev’s bouts of political instability and ethnic and critical of Russian-backed fugitive government has struggled to deal with strife since shortly before its independ- president Viktor Yanukovych. But when ethnic tensions between Kyrgyz and ence from the USSR in 1991. The uprising residents of Crimea voted to join Russia in Uzbeks in the south of the country that of April 2010 - when scores of protestors a widely criticized referendum months lat- left hundreds dead in 2010. Last month an were killed as they seized government er, the Central Asian country was among American journalist investigating inter- offices-turfed out authoritarian leader the first to recognize the results, reflecting ethnic issues, as well as reports that Kurmanbek Bakiyev, who himself came to a dependence on Russia, where up to a Kyrgyz citizens are fighting with Islamic power on the back of a popular uprising million Kyrgyz work as migrant laborers. radicals in Syria, was detained and deport- five years earlier. The ouster of Bakiyev- The country is due next month to become ed. A raid on a prominent rights organiza- now in exile in Belarus-sparked hope of a the fifth member of the Russian-led tion also sparked fears of a crackdown on BISHKEK: People stand for the national anthem close to a monument for those killed rare democratic breakthrough in a region Eurasian Economic Union, a pet project of civic organizations. But the government during the April 2010 uprising in Ala-Too Square in the Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek, dominated by ageing Soviet-era autocrats. Russian strongman Vladimir Putin that the insists there is no backsliding on democra- during a commemorative ceremony to mark the 5th anniversary of the event. — AFP Since then the country under current West fears is an attempt to rebuild the cy following the first democratic transition leader Almazbek Atambayev has made people who died during the April 7 revo- 2017. But some say the expectations of USSR. of power that saw Atambayev take over vital strides towards cementing a multi- lution, Atambayev insisted progress has the uprising have not been met. “We can- During a recent 10-day tour of Europe from interim leader Rosa Otunbayeva in party system and faces genuinely compet- been made. “We are creating a country of not say the revolution’s aims were ful- that saw him meet German Chancellor 2011. “We tried family-clan dictatorship itive parliamentary polls this fall. free people. We are building a secular, filled,” says Osunbek Jamansariyev, who Angela Merkel President Atambayev, twice and it did not work out either time,” Speaking Tuesday in the capital democratic state,” said Atambayev, whose runs an organization representing rela- however, presented his republic as a said Isa Omurkulov, a politician who Bishkek at a ceremony to remember the legally-permitted single term ends in tives of over 80 protesters who died in the “bridge” between Moscow and the West. served as Bishkek’s mayor. — AFP

In the shadow of Greek prison, locals dread Golden Dawn trial

ATHENS: They have learned to live with over ate under these conditions?” asked Kasimatis, 2,000 prisoners on their doorstep, some of them who has the support of his neighboring mayors notorious extremists and hardened killers. But and local lawmakers. Korydallos prison last host- for those with homes and businesses situated ed a trial of this magnitude over a decade ago, beneath the high walls of the Korydallos prison, when the authorities dismantled the far-left the country’s leading correctional facility, host- extremist group November 17. But whereas few ing Greece’s biggest trial in over a decade is too spoke out in defense of suspected extremists at much. On April 20, a special court inside the time, Golden Dawn is a legitimate parlia- Korydallos will convene for the Golden Dawn tri- mentary party that can bring in supporters from al, the culmination of a mass probe implicating across the country, the mayor notes. nearly 70 members and alleged supporters of Greece’s neo-Nazi party. After a 15-month inves- Witness intimidation tigation, state prosecutors will try to prove that Wherever Golden Dawn members have the aggressive anti-immigrant group operated appeared in court for other cases in recent as a criminal organization under a military-style months, dozens of supporters have been sta- leadership that allegedly encouraged the beat- tioned inside and outside the courtroom in a bid ing-and possibly the killing-of migrants and to intimidate witnesses, anti-fascist groups say. political opponents. Under the command of par- Last month, the trial of Golden Dawn’s ty founder Nikos Michaloliakos, a 58-year-old spokesman Ilias Kassidiaris, who was accused of disgraced former officer cadet, Golden Dawn striking a female Communist lawmaker, had to has already been linked by investigating magis- be interrupted when party supporters heckled KOH SAMUI: Thai police officers man a check-point outside a shopping mall a day after a bomb packed inside a pick-up truck with false number plates trates to at least two murders. the victim. “Golden Dawn members usually cram exploded in the car park, on the Thai southern resort island of Samui. — AFP (into) the courtroom from dawn. We do not Bracing for trouble want this to happen, and will take all necessary Local officials are bracing for trouble, noting measures to prevent it,” anti-fascist activist Takis Seven hurt as car bomb hits that anti-fascist groups have already called Giannopoulos said. protests for the start of the trial. “The trial cannot Justice Minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos last and must not be held here,” Korydallos’ mayor month admitted in parliament that the choice of Stavros Kasimatis said. “This is Greece’s biggest venue was “problematic” as the makeshift court- Thai tourist island of Samui trial in 40 years. It will last at least 18 months. room inside the Korydallos female inmates’ wing There will be gatherings by anti-fascist groups, was too small to handle the global interest in the and Golden Dawn supporters will perhaps trial. “Right now there is no alternative option,” muster as well.” Anti-fascist groups, political par- Paraskevopoulos said, but he left open the pos- A blow to Thailand’s tarnished reputation ties and unions say they will hold a demonstra- sibility of a break in the proceedings after the tion outside the prison on the opening day. first day, until a suitable solution is found. The tri- KOH SAMUI: A car bomb on the Thai resort island of junta has blamed anti-coup groups for a series of sionally struck Hat Yai, the main commercial city in Kasimatis said that to keep rival groups apart, al, to be conducted by a panel of three judges, Samui has wounded seven people, including an small bomb attacks in Bangkok this year, using the south, which is popular with Malaysian the police will probably be forced to erect barri- follows a 15-month investigation sparked by the Italian girl, police said yesterday, in a further blow to them to justify the imposition of martial law and tourists. ers on one of Korydallos’ main streets, just a few fatal stabbing of Greek anti-fascist rapper Pavlos the country’s tarnished reputation as a top tourist the tough new security policy that replaced it on Thailand’s junta says it is trying to reboot peace meters from the district’s central school complex Fyssas by a Golden Dawn supporter in destination. The bomb, packed inside a Mazda pick- April 1. talks with a patchwork of Muslim militant groups and nurseries. “How can the city possibly oper- September 2013.—AFP up truck with false number plates, was detonated from the culturally distinct south, which was remotely by mobile phone late Friday in the under- Unexpected development annexed by Thailand a century ago. But no date ground car park of the Central Festival mall, sending But if any link to the unrest in the south is for the talks has been announced, while rights late-night shoppers running for safety. Police said established, it would be an unexpected develop- groups say killings of civilians and abuses by secu- the car had been stolen on March 31 from Yala, one ment for what has thus far been a highly localized rity forces are continuing. Seven Thai security offi- of Thailand’s three southernmost Muslim-majority conflict. The fighting there remains off the interna- cials face murder charges after four unarmed provinces that have been scorched by a 10-year tional radar despite the near daily bombings, Muslim men were gunned down in a botched raid insurgency in which more than 6,300 people have shootings and occasional beheadings. Experts say on a remote farm last month in Pattani province, been killed. “It’s a car bomb but we cannot confirm that is in part because the insurgents, who are part of the insurgency-wracked south. While the what type of explosive materials they used,” Thai seeking greater autonomy, have not launched rebels eschew publicity, they have previously national police spokesman Lieutenant General attacks in Thailand’s better-known tourist areas called for increased autonomy as well as an Prawut Thavornsiri said. outside of the south. But deadly blasts have occa- amnesty for their fighters.— AFP “The car used was a Mazda pick-up truck stolen from Yala,” he added, without specifying whether the blast was believed to be linked to the conflict hun- After attack and backlash, Kenya dreds of kilometers away. Six Thais and a 12-year-old Italian girl were treated for minor injuries and were faces battle to win over Muslims all released from hospital, according to Poonsak Sophonsasmorong of the island’s disaster preven- GARISSA: Days after Islamists killed 148 people at lons, especially in the intelligence department, tion office. Thai police have previously been accused Garissa university, Kenya’s president held out an there are constant warnings to police that these of leaping to conclusions in the immediate after- olive branch to Muslims and urged them to join mass arrests are counter productive,” said Rashid KHARKIV: Communal workers remove the toppled Soviet-era memorial for Nikolai math of high-profile incidents. They came under fire Nairobi in the struggle against militant Islam by Abdi, a Horn of Africa security analyst. Rudnev in Kharkiv yesterday. — AFP during the probe into the murder of two British informing on sympathizers. But as Uhuru Kenyatta Though the group has lost swathes of territory backpackers on Koh Tao island last year for bungling launches a battle for Muslim hearts and minds, his and key sources of income in its native Somalia, it Soviet-era statues smashed as the initial investigation and leaking erroneous infor- security forces must first reckon with the deep can still strike at soft targets in Kenya by using a mation to the media. mistrust among ethnic-Somali Muslims in the handful of fighters with AK-47 rifles and grenades. Ukraine likens Russia to Nazis country’s northeast regions bordering Somalia. Local knowledge also helps. One of the four fight- Scouring the debris Kenyatta also faces an uphill task in reforming the ers who stormed the Garissa college was an eth- KHARKIV: Masked men smashed communist- police in one instance looking on without Bomb squad experts scoured the debris violent ways of troops on the ground. A day nic-Somali whose father was a Kenyan govern- era monuments in Ukraine’s second city attempting to intervene. Kharkiv’s pro-Russian through yesterday for clues about who might be before he spoke, a soldier in Garissa was seen by a ment official, intensifying fears about home- overnight Friday after the country’s pro-Western mayor Gennady Kernes described the night- behind the attack, which comes as Thailand’s junta Reuters reporter lashing at a crowd of Muslim grown jihadis. Five other Kenyans have been parliament voted to purge the nation of Soviet time raids as “vandalism” and demanded that tries to reassure tourists about the kingdom’s safe- women with a long stick. “We live in fear,” said arrested since. “Radicalization has grown and symbols and its head of state compared today’s police “explain why they allow the illegal demoli- ty as a holiday destination following a coup last Barey Bare, one of a dozen veiled Somali-Kenyan become a national problem rather than a regional Russia to Nazi Germany. As Kiev and Moscow tion of monuments.” May. Samui is a wildly popular tourist island in the women targeted by the soldier. “The military are a problem,” said Ali Roba, the governor of Mandera, traded angry barbs in an escalating war of words Gulf of Thailand. Around 20 million visitors flock to threat and Al Shabaab are a threat. We are in a region also targeted by militants. over their shared history, President Petro Communist ban controversy Thailand each year and tourism is a mainstay of between.” Poroshenko likened Russia’s support of sepa- The attack follows a ban this week on Nazi the economy. “It was a big massive explosion. I was Without the cooperation of local people like Suspicion ratist insurgents in eastern Ukraine to Nazi and communist symbols and names. The pro- scared,” Hakan Genisol, a Turkish real estate man- Bare, experts say Kenya will struggle to glean vital Urging Muslims to do more to root out jihadi Germany’s actions in Europe in the 1930s. “What Russian Opposition Bloc party, which has 40 of ager on the island said. on-the-ground intelligence to stop crude but sympathizers within their community, Kenyatta is the difference between the Anschluss of 450 parliamentary seats, said yesterday the legis- Genisol, who was in the supermarket when the highly lethal assaults by Somalia’s Al Shabaab mili- said the attacks by the Somali militants threaten Austria or the occupation of Sudentenland, and lation was responsible for the destruction in blast occurred, said he was worried the bomb tants. Winning favor with Muslim communities economic progress in their heartlands. “I urge all the annexation of Crimea or the attempts to tear Kharkiv. The ban, which was rushed through could negatively impact tourism. “We are scared it near Somalia has been made more urgent by Al my brothers and sisters in the affected regions, away Donbass in 2014?” said Poroshenko. parliament Thursday and must be signed by affects that people change their mind for the des- Shabaab’s switch in tactics to target Kenya’s fron- and across the country, to not allow those who He referred to a swathe of eastern Ukraine Poroshenko before coming into force, is stoking tination,” he said. Although the military lifted mar- tier regions near the porous 700km border. Al hide and abet the terrorists to compromise and captured by separatist rebels operating with tension in the war-divided country of 45 million. tial law last week, it maintained sweeping security Shabaab has killed more than 400 people in two even destroy the development that is fast grow- Russia’s support, according to the West. Moscow Supporters of the legislation say it will help powers citing the threat of political unrest after a years, including 67 during an assault on Nairobi’s ing in your area,” said Kenyatta, who replaced his denies the allegations of involvement in the Ukraine break with its tragic World War II past spate of small, symbolic bombings in Bangkok Westgate mall in 2013. “Kenyans can’t afford to intelligence and police chief following attacks. insurgency against Kiev.His harsh tirade ahead and with Moscow’s domination through most of apparently in protest against junta rule. Thailand’s build a wall with Somalia so intelligence from Joseph Nkaissery, appointed interior minister of the 70th anniversary of the WWII victory over the 20th century. southern provinces bordering Malaysia, some 400 local sources is the best approach. But people in in December, has impressed diplomats with his the Nazis is likely to deeply offend Moscow, Moscow however accuses Ukraine of “rewrit- kilometers south of Samui, have long been home villages won’t inform if Kenyan soldiers steal or hit desire to use more modern methods to counter which is planning massive May 9 celebrations. ing history”, and a foreign ministry statement to a festering insurgency pitting Muslim rebels women,” said one Western diplomat. radicalization. But to get Muslims on board, espe- In Kharkiv, where three Soviet-era statues were Friday said “Kiev used truly totalitarian methods against security forces. Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) spokesman cially the 2.4 million ethnic Somalis living in toppled in the dead of night, an anti-Russian of liquidating unwanted parties, civic organisa- A spokesman for the military’s Internal Security David Obonyo denied the troops had a track Kenya, the authorities will have to address their group called “We’ve Had Enough” posted a video tions and movements.”Russia said the law would Operation Command said there had been no intel- record of brutality against Muslims, who make up deep suspicion of the security services. Many say showing the monuments glorifying Bolshevik “create divisions” and promote a “nationalist ide- ligence to suggest the rebels were planning to about 10 percent of Kenya’s 44 million people. “I they carry extra “shake down” cash for bribes. heroes come smashing to the ground. ology”. The package of laws bans Soviet flags expand their sphere of operations. But “it’s possi- don’t see why we would harm our own citizens in “Their interest is just money. You can’t go to the The Russian-speaking city of 1.4 million peo- and means that Soviet-era Lenin statues will ble insurgents with bomb-making skills were hired Kenya. We are there to protect them,” he said. government to complain, nothing will happen,” ple close to the northeastern border with Russia have to be removed and streets and town to attack for other purposes”, Colonel Banphot Analysts and diplomats say Kenya’s top brass are said Saddam Hassan, 23, who had to pay a 20,000 is about 200 kilometers from the conflict zone in squares renamed across the country of some 45 Phunphien told reporters, without elaborating. now aware heavy-handed security tactics can shillings ($216) bribe to be freed after four days in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, where more million. Historian David Marples at Canada’s Small bomb attacks and shootings are fairly fre- cripple intelligence gathering. Mass security custody last April. Diplomats say coming months than 6,000 people have been killed over the past Alberta University was critical. “In the West, quent across Thailand, where the rule of law is sweeps also breed radicalization and help Al could be key to see if the new leadership whole- year. The video shows the men using a ladder to friends of Ukraine will have a difficult time weak, and are often attributed to disputes over Shabaab portray itself as the protector of Muslims heartedly embraces a new strategy or reverts to hook the statues with a cable tied to a white van accepting both the wisdom and timing of such a business, local politics or criminal activities. The in Kenya, Muslim groups say. “In the upper eche- bad old ways.—Reuters that pulls away, bringing them down, with the facile and asinine decree,” he said.—AFP NEWS SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Bangladesh hangs top Islamist leader

Continued from Page 1 final appeal against the original death sentence handed down by a controversial war crimes court in May 2013. He Hundreds of secular supporters burst into cheers and was given several days to seek clemency from the coun- made victory signs as news of the hanging was try’s President Abdul Hamid to avoid death. But his son announced in central Dhaka, where they gathered to cele- said his father did not seek any mercy. “My father said only brate the death of a man they called a “war butcher”. Allah can give or take life, not a president,” he said. Kamaruzzaman, 62, became the second Islamist to be Prosecutors said Kamaruzzaman presided over the hanged for atrocities during the 1971 war. Abdul Quader massacre of at least 120 unarmed farmers who were lined Molla, Jamaat’s fourth-highest ranked leader, was hanged up and gunned down in the northern village of Sohagpur in December 2013. during the war. The remote hamlet has since become Police said security was tightened outside the capital’s known as the “Village of Widows”. The 1971 conflict, one of main jail and across the country ahead of the hanging. the bloodiest in world history, led to the creation of inde- “We are alert to prevent any violence or subversive acts,” pendent Bangladesh from what was then East Pakistan. Dhaka police spokesman Jahangir Alam Sarker told AFP. Three women who lost their husbands testified against Bangladesh went ahead with the execution despite last- him in one of the most emotive of all the war crimes trials. minute pleas by the United Nations, the European Union “All 32 widows who are still alive are happy the notorious and human rights organizations to halt the hanging. The killer has been hanged. Finally we got justice,” said UN said the trial did not meet “fair international” stan- Mohammad Jalal Uddin, a Sohagpur farmer who lost sev- dards. en members of his extended family in the killing. Just hours before the execution, Kamaruzzaman’s fami- Analysts said the execution could deepen the country’s ly visited him at the prison. “We found him in good health political crisis after the main opposition leader, Khaleda and not worried about his fate at all,” his eldest son Hasan Zia, launched a nationwide protests in January to try to Iqbal told AFP after seeing his father. “In his last com- topple Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s secular government. ments, he regretted he did not see the victory of Islamic Jamaat, the nation’s largest Islamist party, is an ally of the movement in Bangladesh. But he was confident it would Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Hundreds of TEHRA: Iranian protesters chant slogans in front of the Saudi Embassy yesterday. — AP be victorious here one day,” he said. The family had dug a Jamaat activists were killed in 2013 when the party held a grave at his village in northern Sherpur district where he series nationwide protests to halt the war crimes trials of would be buried today, he added. its leaders. Since the start of the year Jamaat’s members The country’s supreme court cleared the last hurdle for have been accused of being behind a number of deadly Iranians stage protest execution of Kamaruzzaman on Monday after rejecting his firebomb attacks , including on buses. — AFP outside Saudi embassy Mideast rivalries stoke sectarianism TEHRAN: Hundreds of people moned the Saudi charge d’affaires expected to further strain relations Continued from Page 1 one in which sectarian labels play an outsized role both in demonstrated yesterday outside the to lodge an official complaint and between the two Middle East pow- how the rivalry is perceived, and in how it is packaged.” Saudi embassy in Tehran to protest demanded that the case be taken to ers, who are already divided over and economic disputes,” she said in a video produced by Indeed, sectarian ties often prove no predictor of shared against alleged sexual harassment the courts. Deputy Foreign Minister the conflict in Syria. Relations have her think tank. The rivalry between Riyadh and Tehran, both interests in the region. “It’s often seen as a very simple thing, against Iranian youths by Saudi Hassan Ghashghavi told the state worsened since a Saudi-led coali- powerful Muslim oil-producing nations, dates back decades that Sunni and Shiite are fighting each other because they police. Official IRNA news agency broadcaster that the two Saudi tion launched last month an air and has experienced lulls and upticks. It was sharply aggra- have different interpretations of Islam,” said Kinninmont. “But said about 500 people gathered police had been arrested. Outside campaign against Shiite rebels in vated by the aftermath of the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq, a look at history and a look at the variety of countries in the outside the embassy in northeast- the Saudi embassy, protesters Yemen, which Riyadh says are which upset the regional status quo and saw Baghdad move Muslim world shows that that is not the case.” ern Tehran in a protest that had not chanted slogans hostile to the backed by Iran. Tehran, which into Tehran’s sphere of influence. It can be easy to perceive Qatar and Egypt, for example, belong to the coalition the region’s conflicts through a sectarian prism. In Syria, backing Saudi’s Yemen intervention, but they are at odds in been authorized by the authorities. Sunni-ruled Gulf kingdom and denies arming the Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia backs the Sunni-led rebels, while Iran and other regional conflicts, including in Libya. And while Media reported that two Iranian demanded that authorities in Shiite has denounced the Saudi-led cam- Hezbollah support President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime. Turkey and Qatar back Riyadh’s military operation, the three teenagers who had gone on pil- majority Iran shut the diplomatic paign, with supreme leader Ali Similarly, in Lebanon, Riyadh is allied with a Sunni-led countries have all competed fiercely for influence in the grimage to holy sites in Saudi mission. “Shame on you. Get off our Khamenei warning against what he bloc that opposes Iranian-backed Hezbollah. In Bahrain, the Syrian opposition National Coalition body, at times virtually Arabia had been sexually harassed soil,” the protesters chanted as secu- called “criminal acts”. On Wednesday Sunni royal family, supported by Saudi Arabia, accuses paralysing it. Still, even as a byproduct of political rivalry, by police at the Red Sea airport of rity forces ringed the embassy. The Saudi authorities said they had pre- Tehran of fomenting unrest among the Shiite-majority pop- analysts say that the sectarian sentiment in the region is a Jeddah, as they prepared to return protesters also demanded that the vented a plane carrying 260 Iranian ulation. And in Yemen, Riyadh is backed by a coalition of dangerous trend. home. The alleged incident Saudi police involved in the alleged pilgrims from landing in the king- Sunni nations in its battle against the Huthi rebels. “The Shiite-Sunni split is very real, it exists,” said occurred several days ago, media sexual harassment be punished. dom, saying the airline operators But, despite outward appearance, these conflicts are pri- Frederic Wehrey, a senior associate at the Carnegie said without giving an exact date. Ties between Iran and Saudi had not applied for a permit to marily driven by considerations like projecting influence, Endowment for International Peace’s Middle East program. State television said Iran sum- Arabia are tense and this incident is enter Saudi Arabia. - AFP and protecting borders and supply routes to allies. Casting By exploiting that divide, political actors risk unleashing these power struggles as religious battles is a way for pro- violence that cannot easily be quelled, as seen in Iraq, tagonists to broaden support for their narrow political where the country has been ravaged by sectarian mas- Lebanon war still haunts families of... objectives. “When it comes to regional geopolitics, what is sacres. “Although an individual’s path to militancy has referred to as ‘sectarian’ has nothing to do with matters of many roots, sectarian vitriol certainly empowers those Continued from Page 1 by the families of the disappeared, with the help of the sectarian identity,” said Fanar Haddad, a research fellow at who argue that the ‘community of believers’ (be it Sunnis ICTJ, would create a commission of inquiry led by the the Middle East Institute of the National University of or Shiites) is under existential threat and violence is neces- Lebanon has experienced many spasms of violence police and aided by specialised archaeologists and Singapore. “It is a standard case of geopolitical rivalry, but sary to defend it,” Wehrey said. — AFP since the war, and has been criticised by international anthropologists. It has yet to be approved by parlia- NGOs for its “collective amnesia” about the conflict. “To ment. Obama, Castro herald new era at Summit... learn the lessons of the war, the past must be confront- As they fight for information, many relatives of the ed,” said Carmen Hassoun Abu Jaoude, director of the disappeared struggle to live normally, feeling that time Continued from Page 1 Obama has urged the US Congress to lift the embargo on International Centre for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) in just stopped when their loved ones went missing. Cuba, which was imposed in 1962, barring most trade Beirut. “It’s a wound that was closed up while it was still “There’s Um Issam, who hasn’t left her house for several Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos summed up with the island as well as tourism. infected,” she added, noting that investigations into the years, convinced that her son will knock on the door any the mood, saying “an old obstacle in relations between Underscoring his increasing engagement with Latin fate of the disappeared in other countries had not rekin- minute,” Halawani said. Other mothers sit by the win- Latin America and North America is being removed”. The America, Obama will also likely meet Colombia’s Santos dled conflict. dow, hoping to see a returning child; or they have left last time US and Cuban leaders met was in 1956, three and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who canceled a US years before Fidel Castro came to power. “This is not just trip in 2013 over revelations of US spying against her. But In 1991, Lebanon issued a broad amnesty that bene- their children’s rooms untouched since their disappear- about two leaders sitting down together,” said senior as Obama sought to turn the page on Cold War-era ten- fited the country’s warlords, allowing many of them to ance. Obama advisor Ben Rhodes. “It’s about fundamentally sions, US tensions with Venezuela also took the stage. become political leaders. “Abroad, people are aston- Many, like Saidi, have experienced dashed hopes and changing how the United States engages Cuba - its gov- Obama left the room to head to a bilateral meeting with ished when I tell them we don’t want justice or the can- false promises of a reunion. “When they would tell me ernment, its people, its civil society.” Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, before cellation of the amnesty law,” said Halawani, whose hus- Maher was free, I would start dancing,” she said. “The The format of the meeting was yet to be confirmed, but Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro spoke. Maduro band was kidnapped in front of her in 1982. “We cannot next day there would be no news, and I would cry and Rhodes said the two leaders would likely talk about the urged Obama to lift sanctions against Venezuelan officials put all the political leaders in jail. We just want to know scream his name all night.” Despite her pain, she har- negotiations to restore diplomatic ties as well as lingering accused of committing human rights abuses. “I am willing the truth and reconcile with the past.” bours no desire for vengeance. “I support the cause of disagreements. Cuba has demanded to be removed from to talk with President Obama about this issue with respect Under pressure from relatives, Lebanon’s govern- all the mothers of the disappeared, even those whose a US list of state sponsors of terrorism before embassies and sincerity whenever he wants,” Maduro said. ment in 2000 acknowledged the existence of mass sons were Lebanese Forces” and fought against Maher. can reopen, noting that this has blocked the country’s The Venezuelan leader said he has publicly and private- graves in the capital, without beginning any identifica- Among the disappeared are dozens of people who access to bank credit. Castro told the summit that Obama ly sought to speak with Obama ever since the Venezuelan tion efforts. And last year, the country’s highest judicial were taken to Syria during the war and in the early was taking a “positive step” by reviewing his country’s leader was elected two years ago, but his US counterpart body ruled that the families had the right to know the 1990s. Damascus has always denied holding political inclusion on the list. “never answered the messages that I sent him”. The White fate of their loved ones. However, little progress has prisoners, despite the presence of Lebanese detainees The White House indicated that Obama was not yet House sought to ease tensions ahead of the summit, say- been made. Since 2012, the International Committee of in several releases between 1976 and 2000. Marie ready to decide whether to remove Havana from the ing it did not really believe that Venezuela posed a nation- the Red Cross has been compiling a database of infor- Mansourati, 83, is sure that her son Dani is still alive, blacklist, but that it could not rule out an announcement al security threat, as the sanctions document stated. The mation about each disappeared person. more than two decades after being taken to Damascus in Panama. “The potential removal from the list will repre- sanctions have irritated other Latin American countries. Fabrizio Carboni, ICRC Lebanon president, said in 1992. Her hands trembling, she smokes cigarette sent the current US-Cuba relationship becoming more “The response has been forceful, rejecting the executive efforts were under way to get approval from the author- after cigarette in her Beirut apartment. “I don’t meet pragmatic,” said Diego Moya-Ocampos, Americas analyst order and demanding its removal,” Ecuador’s leftist ities to collect saliva samples from still living parents of people any more - I have worn black all these years. I at US consultancy IHS Country Risk. “But overall engage- President Rafael Correa said. “Our people will never again ment will still be limited by the US embargo,” he said. accept tutelage, meddling and intervention.” — Agencies the disappeared for future DNA analysis. A bill drafted just want him to come back and call me ‘Mum’.” — AFP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 ANALYSIS

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By Mohamad Ali Harissi

s talks between Libya’s rival factions drag Aon, experts say there is little hope of a polit- ical deal and are warning of protracted civil war and a rise in Islamic extremism. Since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in a NATO-backed uprising, Libya has been wracked by conflict, with rival governments and powerful militias battling for control of key cities and the country’s oil riches. Delegates from Libya’s rival parliaments have been holding UN-mediated talks in various countries for weeks aimed at ending instability by forming a unity government - but so far have failed. Oil wells in England’s green and pleasant land A spokesman for the UN mission to Libya told AFP that the talks could resume this weekend. By John Kemp They are expected to discuss a six-point proposal difficulty of estimating oil resources and writing about them. 2014, the BGS, under contract from the Department of Energy aimed at establishing a transitional government to Climate Change, produced a detailed resource estimate which here could be up to 100 billion barrels of oil onshore Onshore Oil Fields put the total amount of oil in place at between 2 and 9 billion rule until a new constitution is adopted and elec- beneath southern England, the chief executive of a small There is nothing new in the idea substantial amounts of oil barrels. The BGS examined all the available data, which is tions held. The proposal was delivered at meetings T exploration firm told the BBC in an interview on and gas are buried across Britain. There are three large oil and sparse, on formation thickness, burial depth, thermal maturi- in Tripoli and Tobruk, where the rival parliaments Thursday. To which the correct response is “yes, but”. Based on gas-rich sedimentary basins across southern England, north- ty, total organic content, clay content, porosity and other fac- are based, late last month. an analysis of samples from a single well drilled near London’s eastern England, and the central belt of Scotland. Substantial tors used to produce resource estimates. It was sceptical But analysts say there are few chances of a Gatwick airport, UK Oil and Gas Investments estimates there volumes of oil and gas have been produced in all three areas about how much free oil the basin contained and whether it breakthrough. “There are pragmatics and moder- could be 158 million barrels per square mile in the local area. for well over a century. In Victorian times, shales on England’s could be made to flow to the wells. ates on both sides who want to end the fighting Horse Hill, where the well was drilled, is part of the Weald south coast were mined as one of the country’s first sources of UK Oil and Gas Investments is much more optimistic, and and believe that the fight against extremism is Basin, which stretches across large parts of the counties of oil. In Scotland and northern England, oil-bearing shales were puts the oil originally in place at 158 million barrels per through a unified government,” said Frederic Dorset, Hampshire, West and East Sussex, and Surrey, as well used to produce manufactured town gas for early street light- square mile near Gatwick and by extrapolation at 50-100 bil- Wehrey, a senior associate at the Carnegie as parts of neighbouring Wiltshire and Kent. ing. lion barrels basin wide. But this is based on an analysis of rock Endowment for International Peace. “But there are Scaled up across the whole of the basin, there could be 50- More than 2,000 wells have been drilled onshore since samples from a single location which is unlikely to be repre- also hardliners who stand to lose personally if 100 billion barrels of oil, though only 3-15 percent might be 1902, according to the Department of Energy and Climate sentative of the entire basin. The company has not yet con- there is a ceasefire and new government,” he said. technically recoverable, the firm admitted. “We think we’ve Change. Britain’s onshore fields have collectively produced ducted a flow test to see if the oil can be produced. found a very significant discovery here, probably the largest more than 500 million barrels of oil, though that compares To firm up the resource estimates, dozens of wells would IS Rising (onshore) in the last 30 years, and we think it has national sig- with more than 45 billion barrels recovered from the North need to be drilled across the basin area. They would need to nificance,” the company’s chief executive said in the BBC inter- Sea. During World War Two, a specially recruited team of be put into production to turn resource estimates into esti- Libya has had two governments and parlia- view. The company described the Weald Basin discovery as “a Oklahoma roughnecks drilled more than 100 oil wells in mates of reserves that are technically and economically recov- ments since Tripoli was seized in August by the potentially strategic asset for the UK” and went on to say “the Sherwood Forest (famous as the setting for Robin Hood). erable. UK Oil and Gas Investments is entitled to be excited by Islamist-backed Fajr Libya militia coalition and the key thing about this discovery is about what Britain and the Billeted at Kelham monastery near Newark in its core samples, and its share price rose more than 200 per- internationally recognised government fled to the British government want to do about this strategic asset”. Nottinghamshire, the drillers developed an oilfield which cent on the news, from less than 2 pence to more than 4 country’s far east. Clashes have ensued as both Onshore oil and gas production touches a raw nerve in eventually produced 3,000 barrels per day. By the end of the pence per share (less than 2 cents to 6.7 cents). sides fight for control of territory and the country’s Britain, where it pits exploration firms against environmental war, the field has produced 3.5 million barrels of oil. The But rock samples from a single hole do not provide any crucial oil reserves, estimated by OPEC at 48 bil- groups worried about climate change and the industrialisa- biggest onshore field, at Wytch Farm in the Weald Basin, is meaningful information about oil resources (let alone pro- lion barrels - the largest reserves in Africa. Some tion of the landscape. It also plays into the country’s also the largest in western Europe. Discovered in 1979, it had ducible reserves) across an area of almost 11,000 square km in 3,000 people have died in the violence, according north/south political divisions, and even exposes internal ten- estimated recoverable reserves of almost half a billion barrels southern England. There may well be large volumes of oil and to a local monitoring group, Libya Body Count. sions between the Conservative Party’s pro-business wing and production peaked at around 100,000 barrels per day in gas trapped beneath southern and northern England and Analysts said that even within each faction and its supporters in rural southern England. 1996. eventually some of it may be produced, if local and political there are rivalries, with powerful militia groups The idea that an exploration company had “found” up to A string of other small fields, containing hundreds of mil- opposition can be overcome. vying for influence. “We are dealing with govern- 100 billion barrels below the rolling chalk landscape of south- lions of barrels of oil between them, stretch across the Weald There are no good practical reasons why oil and gas ments that are very divided. And each camp has ern England has propelled the story to the top of the daily Basin and have been discreetly producing for the last 30 should not be produced in England. But shale oil and gas news agenda. It immediately raises the prospect of thousands years. As of February 2014, 117 exploration, 31 appraisal and production in Britain would need to compete for investment too many divisions,” said Issandr El-Amrani, the of wells being drilled across the landscape of some of the 100 development wells had been drilled in the Weald area, with much better understood and probably less costly fields North Africa project director at the International wealthiest parts of the country. “England’s green and pleasant and of these, 26 were classified as discoveries or at least indi- in the United States and elsewhere. With oil prices currently Crisis Group. “The success of talks depend on land” was immortalised by William Blake in his poem cated the presence of petroleum. Thirteen fields were in pro- at $50 per barrel, and the world market awash in surplus oil, whether you can get the spoilers isolated enough,” “Jerusalem” which is an unofficial anthem for England. duction plus a gas well which lights a local rail station, accord- the Weald is not top of anyone’s list of investment locations. he said, referring to those who would lose influ- “It’s one thing to have fracking in the vast plains of ing to the British Geological Survey (BGS). The fact this story has received any attention says less about ence if a unity government is formed. America,” one Conservative Member of Parliament com- the prospect for oil production than the non-existent under- But the longer the chaos remains, the worse the plained to the Financial Times in 2013. “It’s a whole different Resources and Reserves standing of petroleum production among politicians, jour- growing threat of extremist groups, including matter when people will see gas production in the rolling hills There is no question that there are billions of barrels of oil nalists and the public, and the country’s neurosis about the from the powerful Islamic State group, which has of Surrey.” But the problems with the Gatwick oil well story beneath southern England, but how much could be technical- potential for fracking across England’s green and pleasant taken hold in some parts of Libya, experts said. should be obvious and they offer a cautionary tale about the ly or profitably produced remains extremely uncertain. In land. —Reuters Several Libyan jihadist groups have pledged alle- giance to IS and claimed responsibility for attacks - including the brutal beheadings of Egyptian ‘New’ Rousseff paying off for Brazil Coptic Christians and an attack on Tripoli’s Corinthia hotel - that have spread fear at home By Brian Winter and Anthony Boadle wonder if she had much choice. Finance Minister Joaquim Levy, who is much power to name political appointees to federal and abroad. Another threat to the success of the “Sometimes things don’t work out the way more orthodox than she is, Rousseff opened jobs, another key PMDB demand. “She has talks, analysts said, are the international interests he “new Dilma” is starting to produce we want them to, so we have to change,” said herself to ridicule that she is delegating away played her trump card,” Leonardo Picciani, the backing the rival factions. Tresults. By embracing power-sharing Senator Gleisi Hoffman, a leader in Rousseff’s all her power. PMDB’s leader in the Chamber of Deputies, deals and budget cuts that she shunned Workers’ Party who was the president’s chief Senator Aecio Neves, who lost to Rousseff told Reuters. “Success is her only option now, Echoes of Lebanon’s War during her first term in office, President Dilma of staff during much of her first term. “She has in last year’s election, accused her on because there is no one left to resort to.” Some even drew a parallel with Lebanon’s civil Rousseff has begun to ease the economic and adapted to new circumstances and corrected Wednesday of making a “backdoor resigna- war, where rival factions backed proxy forces in 15 political crisis plaguing Brazil, congressional some of the mistakes,” Hoffman told Reuters. tion.” O Globo newspaper ran a front-page Signs of Progress years of brutal conflict. “The country is split into leaders and economists say. Rousseff’s deci- Renan Calheiros, the president of the Senate cartoon with Temer proudly wearing her pres- Rousseff’s allies hope that, with the PMDB two camps, and both camps have international sion this week to hand formal responsibility who led the PMDB’s insurrection against idential sash. Even so, Rousseff doubled at bay, the government can build on tenta- backing,” said Ali Zlitni, a Libyan political science for negotiating with Congress to Vice Rousseff last month, went even further, telling down, declaring on Thursday that Temer tive signs of economic stability. Levy has professor. He said the United Arab Emirates and President Michel Temer, a leader of the reporters Wednesday that she was making would have “autonomy.” He will also have the made progress pushing through Congress Egypt were backing the Tobruk government while Brazilian Democratic Movement Party “bold” moves and “turning her government budget cuts and tax increases that, all told, Qatar and Turkey supported Fajr Libya. “The more (PMDB), was a milestone that should help around.” should save the government about 100 bil- it becomes a regionally backed war like the civil ease tensions with the biggest party in her lion reais ($32 billion). Recent rains in Brazil’s ‘Trump Card’ war in Lebanon, the more it will last,” Amrani said. coalition and dissuade it from sabotaging her southeast have reduced the possibility of Zlitni said there needed to be stronger push for a economic agenda as it did earlier this year, The PMDB’s dispute with Rousseff erupted electricity or water rationing, which as recent- faster political solution to prevent Libya from col- legislators said. after several of its leaders including Calheiros ly as February were seen as near certainties. Brazil’s stock and currency markets rallied were included on a list of about 50 politicians Standard & Poor’s decision in late March to lapsing further and the extremists from gaining as investors hoped the more stable political investigated in a corruption scandal at state- affirm Brazil’s credit rating also reduced the ground. “This war will continue for years to come if climate, and new signs that Rousseff is shift- run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA. odds of it losing investment-grade status. the Libyan groups can’t sit at the same table and ing toward more market-friendly policies, will Some in Congress say the party lashed out The main risks associated with Brazil negotiate,” Zlitni said. —AFP eventually help Latin America’s largest econo- in order to convince Rousseff to remove its “seem in some ways to be dissipating,” said my recover from what is expected to be a members from the list, which the presi- Arthur Carvalho, chief Brazil economist for moderate recession this year. Observers warn dent’s allies say she has no power to do. Morgan Stanley. He said the improved sce- the truce in Rousseff’s conflict with the PMDB Others say the PMDB, an amorphous nario seems to be “here to stay”. Brazil’s real All articles appearing on these is still tentative, and could be reversed. Even in group with no unifying ideology, simply has strengthened 7 percent since hitting a pages are the personal opinion of the best case, an economic recovery isn’t felt underrepresented in Rousseff’s new 12-year low on March 20, while the Bovespa expected until late this year or early 2016, and Cabinet after her second term started on stock index is up about 5 percent since then the writers. Kuwait Times takes no would fall far short of the vigorous growth Jan 1 - a grievance they say has now been as well. Other observers have noted tentative responsibility for views expressed Brazil enjoyed last decade. addressed after Temer gained new responsi- signs that Rousseff is backing off from some therein. Kuwait Times invites read- Ratings agency Fitch warned on Thursday bilities. of her interventionist policies. For example, of a possible downgrade due to rising govern- That decision was a bitter pill for Rousseff they say government officials have asked ers to voice their opinions. Please ment debt and bleak economic prospects, a to swallow. Some presidential aides had pre- diplomats for advice on how to get foreign send submissions via email to: opin- reminder of challenges still ahead. viously told Reuters she did not trust Temer, a companies more involved in infrastructure [email protected] or via snail Nevertheless, allies say Rousseff deserves smooth-talking 74-year-old career politician project concessions - and have vowed mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. credit for making concessions that would who excels at the back-room negotiations Rousseff would not try to dictate rates of have been unthinkable just a few months ago Rousseff generally detests. Despite being her return on such projects as she did in her first The editor reserves the right to edit - although, with her popularity at the lowest running mate in two elections, Temer was not term. “It’s a new philosophy, a new Dilma,” a any submission as necessary. level of any Brazilian leader in two decades, part of her inner circle. Having already handed senior diplomat in Brasilia said. “The change is and inflation and unemployment rising, some control of economic policy in January to striking.” —Reuters SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 SPORTS

Trott expects 50th cap Marussia team forges ahead Petkovic rolls, Errani upset LONDON: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression has made SHANGHAI: The Manor Marussia Formula One team took CHARLESTON: Andrea Petkovic battled back to advance to the semi-finals at the him stronger and the former bedrock of England’s batting lineup is confi- another solid step forward yesterday after getting both Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina on Friday while Czech qualifier Lucie their cars through qualifying for the first time this season at dent of winning his 50th test cap in tomorrow’s first Test against the West Hradecka upset yet another seed with a victory over Sara Errani. Indies in Antigua. the Chinese Grand Prix. Last year’s champion Petkovic had to rally from a set down to overcome qualifier The 33-year-old has not played for England since quitting the 2013-14 The team, which emerged from the ashes of the Marussia Ashes Tour with stress-related problems. “I set myself unrealistically high outfit that slipped into administration at the end of last year, Danka Kovinic 2-6 6-3 6-1 to set up a semi-final against fifth-seed- expectations that I couldn’t achieve,” Trott, who scored 72 in a warm-up had to battle just to make last month’s Australian season- ed fellow German Angelique Kerber, who beat Romania’s Irina- game on Tuesday, told Sky Sports. opener after being thrown an 11th-hour lifeline. They did Camelia Begu 7-6 7-6. “I wanted to average more; 70, 80, 90. When I went into the not run in Melbourne, despite making the journey, and were “She played really well in the first set,” the third-seeded Ashes and everyone was saying I averaged 90 against only able to qualify and race with one car at the next race in Petkovic said in a courtside interview. “She has a tremendous Australia so I thought I had to get 90 every time. Malaysia. But both Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi made it serve for her height. It’s really one of the best serves that I had “I’m on nought when I walk out and I need 90 through qualifying in China, albeit on the back row of the to return on the WTA tour.” Hradecka’s victory continued a string straight away.I went too far. “You hope it’s something grid, after setting times within the 107 percent cut-off of upsets at the tournament, which has had several early exits of you will never have to go through but it makes you a required to start the race. top seeds including Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard and Russian stronger person. It was a real challenge to be here but “I’m very, very happy. It’s been a tough few months,” Ekaterina Makarova. the challenge starts now.” Trott was the steadying, team-principal John Booth told reporters. “We’ve made A decorated doubles player, but ranked only 110th in unerring presence in England’s batting lineup scoring pretty good progress in a fairly short space of time,” added singles, Hradecka beat fourth seed Errani 6-2 6-4, her 3763 test runs-including nine centuries and 18 fifties-at sporting director Graeme Lowdon, whose team are using a third victory against a seeded player on her way to the an average of 46.45. Since his return to cricket last year modified 2014 chassis and last year’s Ferrari power unit. semi-finals. Hradecka will face seventh-seed Madison Trott has scored heavily for both Warwickshire and the As a result, while the team made it through qualifying, Keys, who overpowered qualifier Lauren Davis 6-2 6- England Lions. An unbeaten 211 against South Africa A in they were three seconds slower than Fernando Alonso’s 2.—Reuters January prompted his recall to the test fold.—Reuters McLaren, who qualified immediately ahead.—Reuters

NBA results/standings

Toronto 101, Orlando 99; Atlanta 104, Charlotte 80; Brooklyn 117, Washington 80; Boston 99, Cleveland 90; Indiana 107, Detroit 103; Milwaukee 99, NY Knicks 91; San Antonio 104, Houston 103; New Orleans 90, Phoenix 75; Oklahoma City 116, Sacramento 103; Dallas 144, Denver 143 (OT); Memphis 89, Utah 88; LA Lakers 106, Minnesota 98.

Eastern Conference Atlantic Division W L PCT GB Toronto 47 32 .595 - Boston 37 42 .468 10 Brooklyn 37 42 .468 10 Philadelphia 18 61 .228 29 NY Knicks 15 64 .190 32

Central Division Cleveland 51 28 .646 - Chicago 47 32 .595 4 Milwaukee 39 40 .494 12 Indiana 36 43 .456 15 Detroit 30 49 .380 21

Southeast Division Atlanta 60 19 .759 - Washington 45 34 .570 15 Miami 35 44 .443 25 Charlotte 33 46 .418 27 Orlando 25 54 .316 35

Western Conference Northwest Division Portland 51 28 .646 - Oklahoma City 43 36 .544 8 Utah 36 43 .456 15 Denver 29 50 .367 22 Minnesota 16 63 .203 35

Pacific Division Golden State 64 15 .810 - LA Clippers 53 26 .671 11 Phoenix 39 41 .488 25.5 Sacramento 27 52 .342 37 LOS ANGELES: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (left) dunks as Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson defends during the second half of an NBA basket- LA Lakers 21 58 .266 43 ball game. —AP Southwest Division Memphis 54 25 .684 - San Antonio 54 26 .675 0.5 Houston 53 26 .671 1 Spurs edge Rockets, Mavs win Dallas 48 31 .608 6 New Orleans 43 36 .544 11

HOUSTON: Tim Duncan had 29 points and Conference race. Bogdanovic was 6 for 6 from 3- Williams in losing its fifth straight on the road. blocked James Harden’s layup with 2.9 seconds point range. Bradley Beal scored 24 points and left, sending the San Antonio Spurs to their 10th Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 16 rebounds for BUCKS 99, KNICKS 91 Islanders defeat Penguins straight victory, 104-103 over the Houston the Wizards, who had won four in a row. Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the line- Rockets on Friday night. up with 23 points and moved Milwaukee Bucks PITTSBURGH: John Tavares broke a tie with with a Washington loss to the New York San Antonio jumped into the third spot in the PACERS 107, PISTONS 103 to the verge of a playoff spot. The Bucks lowered his 37th goal of the season early in the third Rangers. Western Conference and Houston dropped from Rodney Stuckey scored 24 points, including their magic number to one for clinching a playoff period and the New York Islanders pulled third to sixth. The Spurs had a four-point lead three straight jumpers down the stretch, and the berth, which would complete a remarkable turn- away to beat the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins BLUE JACKETS 4, SABRES 2 when Harden made a layup for his first points of Pacers kept up their playoff push. around from an NBA-worst 15-67 record last sea- 3-1 on Friday night. Tavares beat Marc-Andre Cam Atkinson scored on a rebound mid- the half with less than 90 seconds remaining. Indiana (36-43) has won four in a row and is son. They can wrap up their spot Sunday at Fleury on a rebound 2:46 into the third and way through the third period and Sergei Duncan missed a layup before Harden made one game behind Brooklyn and Boston for the home against the Nets, the team Jason Kidd led Michael Grabner added his eighth of the sea- Bobrovsky made 23 saves to lead Columbus a 3-pointer with 28.9 seconds left to get Houston last two Eastern Conference playoff spots. All to the playoffs last season before taking over the son with less than 4 minutes remaining to past Buffalo, assuring the Sabres the best to 104-103. Tony Parker turned it over to give three teams won on Friday. young Bucks. Antetokounmpo had played in help the Islanders bolster their playoff posi- chance at the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Houston one last shot. But Duncan blocked CJ Miles also scored 24 points for the Pacers, every game this season and started most of tion. New York can finish no worse than third regulation loss locked up the worst overall Harden’s shot and grabbed the ball to secure the and Roy Hibbert had 10 points and 11 rebounds. them before Kidd surprisingly chose to sit him in in the Metropolitan Division. record in the league for the Sabres (23-50-8) victory. Harden had just 16 points as San Antonio Reggie Jackson led Detroit with 21 points. Greg Wednesday’s 104-99 loss to Cleveland. Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders, and the best odds of procuring gifted forward coach Gregg Popovich kept the ball out of Monroe had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Langston Galloway scored 20 points and and Jaroslav Halak made 37 saves. Rob Connor McDavid or Hobey Baker winner Jack Harden’s hands by intentionally fouling Josh Andre Drummond finished with 11 points, 15 Lance Thomas added 16 for the Knicks, who are Scuderi scored his first goal in more than two Eichel. Smith 12 times in the second half. Smith went 12 boards and three blocked shots. closing in on following the Bucks as the NBA’s years for Pittsburgh, but the Penguins failed The Blue Jackets, who also got goals from of 26 from the line and led the Rockets with 20 worst team. to lock down a ninth straight postseason Nick Foligno and Matt Calvert and an empty- points. GRIZZLIES 89, JAZZ 88 berth. Pittsburgh still has several ways it can netter from Boone Jenner, tied franchise Marc Gasol had 22 points, seven rebounds HAWKS 104, HORNETS 80 make the playoffs, the only certain way com- records with their sixth consecutive home win MAVERICKS 144, NUGGETS 143 and six assists, and Memphis held on for the road Mike Muscala scored 17 points, and the ing with a victory in Buffalo on Saturday. and 12th game in a row earning at least a Raymond Felton hit a layup with 1.5 seconds win. The Grizzlies closed the game on a 16-6 run, Hawks reached 60 wins for the first time in fran- Pittsburgh has lost five straight and is 3- point (11-0-1). Todd Richards also became the remaining in double overtime, then blocked a but had to wait out a few anxious moments at chise history. Kyle Korver had 16 points for 9-2 in its last 14 games. The Islanders can Blue Jackets’ leader in coaching victories with last-second shot to help Dallas get the win. the end. Gasol was called for a foul on a 3-point Atlanta (60-19), and Al Horford finished with 15 move into second place and earn home ice in 126, one more than Ken Hitchcock. Brian Felton drove past Randy Foye and banked in a attempt by Gordon Hayward with .01 seconds points and eight rebounds. Muscala was 8 for 9 the opening round of the postseason with a Gionta had a goal and an assist and Mikhail shot high off the glass. He then got a piece of remaining. Hayward buried the first two free from the field in 25 1/2 minutes while filling in win Saturday against Columbus combined Grigorenko also scored for the Sabres. —AP Kenneth Faried’s jumper at the buzzer, causing throws, but missed the third that likely would for injured forward Paul Millsap. The Hawks the ball to wind up short. have forced overtime. Memphis moved a game unveiled their Southeast Division banner before Denver’s Danilo Gallinari scored a career-high ahead of Houston in the race for the Southwest the game for their first division title since win- 47 points, including eight in the first overtime Division title and the No. 2 seed in the Western ning the Central in 1993-94. Then the No. 1 seed and nine in the second. Denver had a chance to Conference playoffs. Beno Udrih started for the for the Eastern Conference playoffs extended its win in regulation, but Faried’s jumper rolled off injured Mike Conley and had 20 points for franchise record for wins. The Hornets were elim- the rim. Dallas had a shot to claim victory at the Memphis on 9-for-13 shooting. Hayward scored inated from the playoff race with their third end of the first overtime, only to have Monta Ellis’ 27 points for Utah, and Rodney Hood continued straight loss, combined with wins by Indiana and long shot clang off the iron. Dirk Nowitzki had 25 his hot streak with 18. Boston. Troy Daniels led Charlotte with 15 points. points for the Mavericks, and Richard Jefferson added a season-high 24. PELICANS 90, SUNS 75 LAKERS 106, TIMBERWOLVES 98 Anthony Davis had 19 points and nine Ryan Kelly scored 21 points, rookie Jabari CELTICS 99, CAVALIERS 93 rebounds to lead New Orleans to the victory. Eric Brown added 20 points and seven assists, and Marcus Smart scored 19 points, and Boston Gordon scored 15 points and Tyreke Evans had the Lakers snapped a five-game losing streak. boosted its playoff hopes with a big road win. 14 to help the Pelicans keep pace with Each of the Lakers’ starters scored in double The Celtics had five players score in double fig- Oklahoma City for the eighth and final playoff figures, including rookie point guard Jordan ures. Isaiah Thomas had 17 points, Avery Bradley spot in the Western Conference. Omer Asik had a Clarkson, who had 18 points, nine assists and six scored 15 and Tyler Zeller finished with 13. season-high 18 rebounds. rebounds. Tarik Black added 18 points and 10 Boston and Brooklyn are tied with 37-42 Eric Bledsoe led Phoenix with 19 points. Davis’ rebounds in a matchup of teams among the bot- records, but the Celtics own the tiebreaker after night nearly ended early after getting tangled tom four in the league. Andrew Wiggins scored winning three of their four meetings. Boston is near the basket with the Suns’ Earl Barron, whose 29 points and fellow rookie Zach LaVine added 21-12 since Feb. 21 when it was a season-high elbow struck the New Orleans forward below the 18 for the Timberwolves (16-63), who have lost 14 games below .500. The Cavs played without chin in the second quarter. He returned in the nine straight. The Lakers (21-58), who have injured All-Star Kyrie Irving and used their fourth to a rousing ovation and had six points already set a franchise record for losses, reserves extensively after clinching the No. 2 and five rebounds in the final 11 minutes. increased a five-point halftime lead to 70-54 with seed in the East on Wednesday. They had won 18 an 18-7 run that included three baskets by Kelly consecutive home games. THUNDER 116, KINGS 103 from 3-point range. Irving was sidelined by a sore right hip and Russell Westbrook had 27 points and 10 LeBron James played 26 minutes, one short of assists, and Oklahoma City remained even with RAPTORS 101, MAGIC 99 his season low. James finished with 14 points New Orleans for the final playoff spot in the Lou Williams made a 3-pointer with 9.9 sec- and seven assists. Western Conference. onds left, lifting Toronto to its 11th straight win The Thunder expanded a six-point lead at the over Orlando. DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors NETS 117, WIZARDS 80 end of three quarters into a 17-point margin with 29 points. Tyler Hansbrough had 16 points, Brook Lopez scored 26 points, Bojan down the stretch. Anthony Morrow helped put and Williams finished with 13. Bogdanovic added 22 and Brooklyn cruised to the the game away with a pair of fourth-quarter 3s Victor Oladipo had 19 points for Orlando, but easy victory. The Nets’ 37-point margin was their as Oklahoma City broke a four-game losing he also missed a 15-footer in the final second biggest at Barclays Center, where they’ve won six streak. Enes Kanter had 24 points for the that would have tied the game. Evan Fournier of their last seven and 10 of 13 overall. Jarrett Jack Thunder, and Morrow finished with 19. scored 18 points, and Tobias Harris and Nik PITTSBURGH: Penguins’ Rob Scuderi (4) collides with New York Islanders’ Travis scored 14 points for the Nets, who remained in Sacramento got 20 points from Ben McLemore Vucevic each had 16. The Magic had won three in Hamonic (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game. —AP the eighth and final spot in the Eastern and 17 each from Ray McCallum and Derrick a row.—-AP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 SPORTS Stakes high for Nadal in Monaco

LONDON: Rafa Nadal posted a photo of sion from 2005, will offer a barometer of himself hosing down the court after prac- where his game is as he eyes a record- tising at home in Mallorca this week before extending 10th French Open crown. heading to Monte Carlo for the first of three “It’s a claycourt season where perhaps Masters 1000 claycourt events en route to I’m arriving in the worst form of my career,” the French Open. Nadal, who has 46 clay titles, told Spanish The Spaniard will enjoy pouring cold media on Friday. “My ranking is based on water too on the notion his reign as king of these next six, seven, eight weeks and if I the claycourts is in peril. It is not the first don’t manage to get better results then my time Nadal has begun the gruelling ranking will suffer quite a lot.” European swing with questions about his Top-ranked Novak Djokovic appears form. Invariably his answer is emphatic, primed to end Nadal’s Parisian dominance sweeping through to Roland Garros where and complete his own career grand slam. he grinds his rivals into the dirt. Nadal’s “(Djokovic) believes he should win. I think year has so far been on the back-burner. he can and deserves to but he doesn’t Most felt his run to the Australian Open deserve it if Rafa gets himself right and quarter-finals exceeded expectations after shows up again like he has,” former French nearly half a year recovering from wrist Open winner Andre Agassi told Reuters problems and appendicitis. recently. What has followed, however, has given “I’ll be as excited as anybody to see if ammunition to the critics who say the 28- Rafa really is going to be vulnerable. It year-old 14-times grand slam champion seems that way now but it’s seemed like has lost his mojo. Beaten by Italian Fabio that before.” Fognini on clay in Rio, he rebounded to win Following Monte Carlo, where Stanislas the Buenos Aires title but looked out of Wawrinka beat fellow Swiss Roger Federer sorts on the hardcourts of Indian Wells and in last year’s final, there are stops in Miami-losing to Milos Raonic and Fernando Barcelona, Munich and Estoril before the Verdasco. stakes rise at the Madrid and Rome Nadal may have slipped to five in the Masters in May. Nadal won in Madrid last world but his form in Monte Carlo next year and lost to Djokovic in the Rome week, where he won eight years in succes- final. —Reuters

Spieth threatens ATLANTA: Braves’ Andrelton Simmons collides with New York Mets catcher Travis díArnaud at home plate in the second inning of a baseball Masters record game. —AP AUGUSTA: Jordan Spieth threatened to might miss the cut when he went out in Red Sox outlast Yankees turn the year’s first major into a runaway as four-over 40 to stand three-over. he fired a six-under-par 66 for a five-shot But the 25-year-old Northern Irishman lead and a Masters record for lowest 36- posted 31 on the back nine for 71 to join NEW YORK: In one of the classic games of their Norris (0-1) allowed eight runs and seven hits in Giancarlo Stanton also had three RBIs and hole total at Augusta National on Friday. Woods on 142. Two-time champion Ben long and illustrious rivalry, the Boston Red Sox three-plus innings. Michael Morse drove in two for the Marlins, who Playing with a steely focus and pinpoint Crenshaw shot 85 for 32-over 176 in what finally outlasted the New York Yankees 6-5 in 19 led 8-1 before the Rays scored seven runs in the precision, the 21-year-old Spieth reached was his last round at the Masters. He was innings early Saturday when the game-ending PHILLIES 4, NATIONALS 1 seventh to tie it. Dee Gordon doubled down the the halfway mark on 14-under-par 130 to given an emotional send-off at the 18th by double play was turned at 2:13 a.m. Cesar Hernandez had a go-ahead, two-run sin- right-field line with one out against Brad Boxberger surpass the 131 posted by Raymond Floyd fans, family and friends. The cut was set at In the first meeting of the year between the gle in a wild four-run seventh and Freddy Galvis (0-1) before Yelich drove a ground ball through the on his way to winning the 1976 Masters. two-over-par 146 with 55 advancing to teams, Boston at last went ahead for good on a sac- had three hits and an RBI, leading the Phillies to a left side, scoring Gordon without a throw home. “It’s cool. Any time you can set a record weekend play. US Open champion Martin rifice fly by Mookie Betts of Esmil Rogers (0-1). victory over the Nationals. Bryan Morris (1-0) pitched one inning to earn the here is pretty awesome,” said Spieth. “I’m Kaymer (151), former world number one Xander Bogaerts scored the decisive run after Michael Taylor homered for the Nationals, the victory. very excited about today and the way I Luke Donald (147), three-times major win- reaching on his fourth hit in extra innings. preseason favorites in the NL East who have lost struck the ball.” ner Padraig Harrington of Ireland (149) and Chase Headley and Mark Teixeira hit tying home three of four to open the year while scoring just PIRATES 6, BREWERS 2 Spieth, with 15 birdies and one bogey in twice Masters winner Tom Watson, who runs for the Yankees in an early-season epic inter- seven runs. Jonathon Papelbon, two days after say- Pedro Alvarez homered and drove in two runs, his two rounds, also equalled the lowest shot 81 on Friday, all missed the cut. rupted by a power outage for 16 minutes in the ing he doesn’t “feel much like a Phillie,” pitched a 1- Neil Walker had three hits and the Pirates avoided 36-hole total for any major championship. 12th. That’s why the official time of game was 6 2-3 ninth for his second save in as many chances. their first 0-4 start in nine years with a win over the Spieth led by five over compatriot Charley MASTERS FIT hours, 49 minutes - even though it took more than Luis Garcia (1-0) pitched a scoreless seventh. Brewers. Jeff Locke (1-0) allowed seven hits and Hoffman, who registered five birdies but Spieth, not among the game’s longest 7 hours to complete. Washington’s Gio Gonzalez (0-1) gave up three runs two runs in six solid innings for Pittsburgh, which bogeyed the last for a 68 and nine-under hitters, served notice last year that his David Ortiz hit a solo homer for Boston to break on five hits in 6 1-3 innings with four strikeouts and rebounded after getting swept in three games in 135 on a hot, humid day amid the Georgia game was fit for competing at Augusta a 3-all deadlock in the 16th. But then Teixeira led four walks. Cincinnati to open the season. The Pirates roughed pines. National as he finished tied for second. off the bottom half with a no-doubt drive to left up Mike Fiers (0-1) for five runs and seven hits in Dustin Johnson set another Masters “What I learned was patience,” he said field off knuckleballer Steven Wright (1-0). ASTROS 5, RANGERS 1 five innings. mark as he flew up the leaderboard with a about his 2014 showing. “I’m not going to Pablo Sandoval put the Red Sox back in front Jed Lowrie and Colby Rasmus each homered for record three eagles on the par-fives to get ahead of myself, I’m going to stay in the with an RBI single in the 18th only to see Brian the Astros, who beat the injury-plagued Rangers to BRAVES 5, METS 3 record a 67 for seven-under 137. Former US moment.” The young American began the McCann and Carlos Beltran hit doubles in the bot- spoil the home debut of new Texas manager Jeff Phil Gosselin had a tiebreaking two-run single Open winner Justin Rose (70) and fellow day with a three-shot lead after a sizzling tom half to tie it again at 5. Banister. Rangers starter Derek Holland (0-1) left in the eighth inning, Cameron Maybin homered Englishman Paul Casey (68) were also on first-round 64. after only one inning because of tightness in left and the Braves won their home opener with a vic- 137. One shot farther back was three-times On Friday, he made three birdies in a REDS 5, CARDINALS 4 shoulder. The left-hander will be out at least six tory over the sloppy Mets. Atlanta recovered after winner Phil Mickelson, who made four bogey-free front nine and matched that on Joey Votto hit a pair of two-run homers - the weeks, and maybe more, after being diagnosed as starting pitcher Eric Stults blew a three-run lead in birdies on the back nine for a four-under 68 the homeward half as he equalled the strongest indication yet that he’s fully back in form a strained subscapularis muscle. a game delayed more than an hour by rain at the and a 138 total. widest 36-hole lead at the Masters. - and Todd Frazier had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, Texas outfielders Shin-Soo Choo (back spasms) start. Other possible Masters milestones loom keeping the Reds unbeaten with a victory over the and Ryan Rua (sprained right ankle) also made ear- The Braves, despite a major roster overhaul that TIGER CLIMBS for Spieth, should he maintain his Augusta Cardinals. The Reds are 4-0 for the first time since ly exits because of injuries. Choo was feeling better pointed to a rebuilding year in Atlanta, are 4-0 to Tiger Woods climbed up the leader- assault. Woods won his first Masters in 1997 2011, when they won their first five games. They’ve afterward, but Rua had a protective boot on his begin the season for the first time since they were board as the four-time champion shot a 69 with a record low total of 18-under 270 for won each game in their final at-bat. foot and could be headed to the disabled list. 7-0 in 1994. The Braves rallied against Rafael to stand two-under and tied for 19th. He a record 12-shot victory margin-both could Votto homered off John Lackey in each of his Collin McHugh (1-0), who was 7-0 with a 1.77 Montero (0-1). Jim Johnson (1-0) gave up one hit had shared 41st place after an opening 73 be achievable for the 21-year-old. first two at-bats. Frazier’s sacrifice fly in the eighth ERA his final 10 starts as a rookie last season, struck and struck out the side in the eighth. Jason Grilli in his return to competition following a One of Woods’s Masters records was safe off Jordan Walden (0-1) marked the second time out four and allowed one run over six innings. earned his third save. two-month absence. from Spieth, who would be the second this week that he’s knocked in the deciding run. “I was at a pretty low one in my career, youngest player to wear the green jacket JJ Hoover (2-0) escaped a threat in the eighth. ROYALS 4, ANGELS 2 ATHLETICS 12, MARINERS 0 but to basically change an entire pattern should the Texan go on to win his first Aroldis Chapman gave up a hit and fanned two in Kendrys Morales homered, Lorenzo Cain drove Drew Pomeranz and two relievers combined on like that and put it together and ... com- major. “As far as history and what hap- the ninth for his second save. in two runs and Kansas City remained unbeaten a three-hitter, and the Athletics beat the Mariners. pete in a major championship like this is pened the last couple days, doesn’t mean with a victory over the Angels. Eric Hosmer drove Ike Davis drove in four runs, Mark Canha hit his something I’m very proud of,” he said. anything unless I can close it out,” said ROCKIES 5, CUBS 1 in an early run and Jason Vargas (1-0) pitched six first major league home run and Sam Fuld added World number one Rory McIlroy, who Spieth. “I don’t want to go in as the 36-hole The Colorado Rockies tied their best start in solid innings against his former team for the three hits for Oakland. Pomeranz (1-0) beat out needs a Masters victory to complete a best record, but somebody who didn’t franchise history, beating the Cubs behind Troy defending AL champion Royals. David Freese Jesse Chavez for the fifth spot in the A’s rotation career grand slam, looked as though he win.”—Reuters Tulowitzki’s two-run double and Justin Morneau’s homered and Kole Calhoun had an early RBI dou- and showed why in his first start of the season. He solo homer. ble for the Angels, who have lost their last three gave up just two hits and faced only one batter The Rockies, off to their first 4-0 start since 1995, home openers. Hector Santiago (0-1) struggled at over the minimum through seven innings. Taijuan got another stellar performance from their bullpen times in his season debut, yielding six hits and Walker (0-1) yielded nine runs and nine hits in 3 1-3 in relief of a shaky Tyler Matzek. three runs while pitching into the sixth. innings with three strikeouts and two walks. Right-hander Christian Bergman (1-0) picked up the win with a perfect fifth inning, and five TIGERS 8, INDIANS 4 PADRES 1, GIANTS 0 Colorado relievers combined to allow just one hit - Alfredo Simon took a shutout into the sixth in Wil Myers hit an RBI double off the right-field a bunt single by Anthony Rizzo with the shift on - his debut for Detroit and Nick Castellanos hit a two- wall with one out in the eighth inning and Craig in five innings. Travis Wood (0-1) was the loser. run homer as the Tigers won their fourth straight, Kimbrel got his first save with the Padres, who beat beating Cleveland to spoil the Indians’ home open- the Giants. The run snapped the Padres’ 22-inning DIAMONDBACKS 4, DODGERS 3 er in their remodeled ballpark. Simon (1-0) allowed scoreless streak dating to Wednesday night at Los Ender Inciarte had a game-ending single with three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. Angeles. The Padres lost 1-0 to the Giants in 12 one out in the bottom of the 10th inning, leading Castellanos homered in the fifth off Zach McAllister innings in their home opener on Thursday. the Diamondbacks to a victory over Los Angeles. (0-1), tagged for a career-high 13 hits. Carlos Pinch-hitter Clint Barmes drew a one-out walk Paul Goldschmidt hit his first home run of the Santana had two RBIs for Cleveland, which put the off Jeremy Affeldt (0-1) in the eighth before Myers season for the Diamondbacks, who dropped 15 of tying run on deck in the ninth before Joakim Soria doubled. The throw was up the third base line and 19 against the Dodgers a year ago. Oliver Perez (1- struck out Michael Bourn with two on for his first Barmes ran into catcher Hector Sanchez’s arm 0) pitched the 10th for the win. save. Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez each had before he could field the relay throw from second Pinch-hitter Cliff Pennington drew a one-out three hits and an RBI for the Tigers. baseman Joe Panik. The Giants had pitched 22 con- walk and went to second on a wild pitch. J.P. secutive scoreless innings until the eighth. Joaquin Howell (0-1) then walked A.J. Pollock with MARLINS 10, RAYS 9 Benoit (2-0) pitched a perfect eighth. Kimbrel, Pennington stealing third base as ball four went Christian Yelich had a game-ending RBI single obtained Sunday in a blockbuster trade with into the dirt. Inciarte singled down the right-field in the bottom of the 10th inning and drove in three Atlanta, allowed one hit in the ninth before induc- line. runs to lift the Miami Marlins to their first win, 10-9 ing Angel Pagan’s double-play ball to end the over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. game. —AP TWINS 6, WHITE SOX 0 Tommy Milone pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning and the Twins got their first win under manager Paul Molitor, beating the White Sox MLB results/standings in Chicago’s home opener. The Twins got some relief after getting knocked Toronto 12, Baltimore 5; Houston 5, Texas 1; Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 0; Detroit 8, Cleveland 4; Colorado 5, Chicago Cubs 1; Boston 6, NY Yankees 5 (19 Innings); Philadelphia 4, Washington 1; Cincinnati 5, St. Louis 4; Miami 10, around in a three-game sweep at Detroit, while the Tampa Bay 9 (10 Innings); Atlanta 5, NY Mets 3; Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 2; Arizona 4, LA Dodgers 3 (10 Innings); White Sox (0-4) matched their worst start since Oakland 12, Seattle 0; Kansas City 4, LA Angels 2; San Diego 1, San Francisco 0. 1995. Milone (1-0) yielded a bunt single to Micah Johnson in the third and retired the next 16 batters American League National League before Tyler Flowers chased him with a two-out Eastern Division Eastern Division double in the eighth. Hector Noesi (0-1) lasted 4 2- W L PCT GB Atlanta 4 0 1.000 - 3 innings for Chicago, allowing two runs and four Boston 3 1 .750 - NY Mets 2 2 .500 2 Toronto 3 1 .750 - hits. Philadelphia 2 2 .500 2 Baltimore 2 2 .500 1 Miami 1 3 .250 3 NY Yankees 1 3 .250 2 Washington 1 3 .250 3 BLUE JAYS 12, ORIOLES 5 Tampa Bay 1 3 .250 2 Central Division Jose Bautista broke out of an early-season Central Division Cincinnati 4 0 1.000 - slump by going 3 for 3 and scoring four runs as the Detroit 4 0 1.000 - Chicago Cubs 1 2 .333 2.5 Kansas City 4 0 1.000 - Blue Jays ruined the Orioles’ home opener. St. Louis 1 2 .333 2.5 Cleveland 2 2 .500 2 Pittsburgh 1 3 .250 3 Josh Donaldson and Dioner Navarro each drove Minnesota 1 3 .250 3 Milwaukee 0 4 0 4 in three runs for the Blue Jays. Toronto finished Chicago White Sox 0 4 0 4 with 16 hits, half of them doubles - including two Western Division Western Division by Dalton Pompey. Oakland 3 2 .600 - Colorado 4 0 1.000 - Houston 2 2 .500 0.5 San Francisco 3 2 .600 1.5 Mark Buehrle (1-0) earned his 200th career win, Arizona 2 2 .500 2 allowing one run and eight hits in six innings. LA Angels 2 2 .500 0.5 AUGUSTA: Jordan Spieth holds up his ball after putting out on the 18th hole after his Texas 2 3 .400 1 LA Dodgers 2 2 .500 2 Adam Jones homered, had a career-high tying four Seattle 1 3 .250 1.5 San Diego 2 3 .400 2.5 second round of the Masters golf tournament. —AP hits and drove in two runs for the Orioles. Bud SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 SPORTS

LONDON: The Oxford University boat crew celebrate after beating Cambridge in the boat race between Oxford LONDON: Oxford’s Anastasia Chitty (right) raises the trophy after winning the Women’s boat race between Oxford university and Cambridge university. —AFP university and Cambridge university. —AFP Oxford clean sweep landmark Boat Races

LONDON: Oxford’s men and women recorded counterparts prevailing by the same margin Oxford’s men have now won four of their “There were some pretty dark moments on “steadiness, finish, rhythm and other mat- handsome victories over eternal rivals an hour later. last five encounters with ‘Light Blues’ going in, but I’m so pleased for the guys. We ters of style”, according to a contemporary Cambridge in a landmark moment for the Boat “It’s an amazing moment. To pull some- Cambridge after their one-sided success in the just stuck to our plan and executed a really report by The Times. It was not until 1935 that Races on London’s River Thames yesterday. thing off like that is amazing,” Oxford 161st men’s Boat Race. It was their 79th overall good race.” the two boats were allowed to actually race For the first time in the event’s 88-year his- University Women’s Boat Club president victory, taking them to within just two race Both races took place over a 6.8-kilometre and there were several more false starts before tory, the female eights from the prestigious Anastasia Chitty told the BBC. wins of Cambridge’s tally of 81 (there was also length of river between Putney and Mortlake the event finally became a permanent fixture. British universities raced on the same stretch “To row on the same stage as the men, one dead heat in 1877). in west London, with the women having previ- In another first, the women’s race yesterday of the river and on the same day as the male there were so many women before us who Outgoing Oxford president Constantine ously competed over 2km at Henley, some was broadcast live on BBC television, while a crews. Oxford’s female ‘Dark Blues’ came in six have never had this opportunity and it’s Louloudis, who claimed a fourth victory in the 100km upriver. crowd of around 250,000 turned out to wit- and a half lengths clear of Cambridge to claim extremely humbling. We started moving away race, said: “I felt much more pressure this year, In the first women’s race, in 1927, the crews ness a breakthrough moment in the history of a 12th victory in 16 years, with their male early on and kept ourselves ahead.” especially as I was leaving the guys. took to the river separately and were judged women’s sport. —AFP Murray ties the knot

DUNBLANE: Tennis ace Andy Murray’s WHOLE NATION ‘DELIGHTED’ Scottish hometown came to a standstill Shedding her demure image, Sears hit yesterday for his wedding to longtime girl- the front pages during this year’s Australian friend Kim Sears at Dunblane’s 12th centu- Open when she was filmed muttering ry cathedral. expletives in the direction of the box of A bagpiper welcomed the 2013 Czech opponent Tomas Berdych. Wimbledon champion into the church, She turned up at the next match wear- dressed in a blue and green tartan kilt, ing a “parental advisory explicit content” while his bride-to-be arrived in a car a few jersey. Sears was once described by Judy minutes later, to a peel of applause from Murray as “the best thing to happen to the gathered crowds. Murray earlier posted Andy”. But he reportedly upset her when in a series of “emojis” to his 2.98 million January this year he sent a ‘joke’ message to Twitter followers, revealing his plans for the a fan saying: “We are getting married just day. They ended with cocktails, kisses and after Wimbledon, should be a great day,” several Zzzz sleep symbols. only to have to issue a retraction in a fol- Despite earlier hailstorms, the sun shone low-up tweet. on family and friends as they arrived for the The world number three player is host- intimate service in Dunblane Cathedral, ing the reception at his own 15-bedroom which was decorated with huge bouquets Cromlix House Hotel, which he bought two of white hydrangeas and full-sized blossom years ago for £1.9 million ($2.8 million, 2.6 trees. With an eye on the skies, Murray’s million euros). Pubs in the town got into mother Judy tweeted: “Hailstones. the spirit, offering champagne and straw- Marvellous” and then later “Snowing. berries to mark the occasion. #whitewedding”. Murray revealed that his Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon brother Jamie and friends Ross Hutchins offered her support, saying: “Andy is a local and Carlos Mier were to share best man hero there but he is also a Scottish sporting SHANGHAI: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (center) of Britain waves with teammate Nico Rosberg (left) of Germany and Ferrari driver duties. superstar, and the whole nation will be Sebastian Vettel of Germany after getting pole in the qualifying session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. —AP Several fans camped overnight to catch delighted for him and his new wife.” a glimpse of the couple and the streets The grand slam champion predicted few were festooned with bunting in scenes nerves come game time. “We’ve been usually reserved for a royal wedding. together like nine-and-a-half years and Hamilton takes pole Reverend Colin Renwick, who will marry we’ve lived together for six or seven years the couple, received huge cheers as he as well,” he said. “So, I don’t think a whole arrived at the cathedral for the 4.00pm lot’s going to change.” Murray and service (1500GMT). Dunblane share a painful past after the The 27-year-old Sears has already town was hit by tragedy in March 1996 hat-trick in China GP become accustomed to the limelight, often when Thomas Hamilton shot 16 pupils and finding herself in the cameraman’s sights a teacher dead at the Scot’s primary school. SHANGHAI: Formula One world champion Lewis the team and all the guys back at the factory,” he make it into the top 10. while watching Murray courtside at events The tennis player, who had to hide in Hamilton stormed to his third successive pole posi- said of his record fifth pole in China. “You can’t real- Ricciardo, however, still saw grounds for opti- all around the world. She too grew up in a the school during the massacre, broke tion of the season, and third in a row in China, after ly get too excited, even though it’s a pole position mism. “Driveability has improved and our long-run tennis-loving home with father Nigel Sears down in tears when discussing it during a edging team mate Nico Rosberg in a front-row so it’s quite special. “There’s a long, long race ahead pace is better, I think we should be closer to formerly the LTA’s head of women’s tennis. television interview. —AFP lockout for Mercedes yesterday. of us tomorrow...they (Ferrari) are very quick here Williams tomorrow and I am optimistic we can Hamilton, unbeaten in qualifying this year, and they’ve been quick here in the past. This have a good fight for top five,” he said. lapped the 5.451 km Shanghai International Circuit should be still quite a close race.” McLaren had another bleak afternoon and in one minute 35.782 seconds to take his 41st Brazilian Felipe Massa and Finland’s Valtteri failed to make it past the first session of qualifying career pole just 0.042 of a second clear of Rosberg. Bottas, seeking to re-establish their Williams team for the third successive weekend, once again quali- “Oh, come on guys,” exclaimed a frustrated as Mercedes’ closest challengers, were fourth and fying ahead of only the backmarking Manor Rosberg when informed over the radio that he had fifth ahead of Kimi Raikkonen’s Ferrari in sixth. Marussias. lost out by such a small margin. Ferrari’s Sebastian Raikkonen’s lap was a disappointment after a Both Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso had Vettel, winner of the previous race in Malaysia, will promising showing in practice by the 2007 world hoped to make it into the second phase after an start third. Ferrari, who were helped by a bold strat- champion. “Maybe it is my fault. Maybe it just hap- encouraging Friday but in the end missed the cut egy gamble and searing temperatures at Sepang, pened. But it is disappointing anyhow,” he said. “It is by just over two tenths of a second and will start continued to lead the chasing pack but were not a complete disaster but it seems to become a 17th and 18th respectively. unable to match Mercedes’ formidable one-lap habit. I would rather get rid of it.” Manor Marussia got both cars on the grid for pace in the cooler conditions. the first time this season in a sign of progress for a Vettel’s best time was nearly a second off ONLY SEVENTH team that started the year in administration. Hamilton’s benchmark. However, the Ferrari’s race Former champions Red Bull, who had looked “There’s still a long way to go but the progress pace remained a concern for Mercedes and the third-best team after final practice, dropped over the past three weekends is clear for everyone Hamilton, who was fastest in all three practice ses- back with Australian Daniel Ricciardo only seventh to see,” said Britain’s Will Stevens, who has yet to sions. “I wasn’t very happy with it but great job by while Russian team mate Daniil Kvyat failed to even race this season but qualified 19th. —Reuters Many Clouds wins Grand National

LIVERPOOL: Leighton Aspell, last year’s winning responded. He’s all heart, I was hoping his bat- the Gold Cup, he got out of the wrong side of Grand National jockey, struck again on Many tery would last and it did.” the bed that morning. “I’ve never showed him a Clouds in yesterday’s Aintree marathon as Tony Sherwood cut a distinctly modest figure in fence at the National on purpose. But what do I McCoy’s bid for a fairytale send-off ended in gal- the winner’s enclosure, reflecting on his eight- know about horses!” lant failure. McCoy, on his 20th and last appear- year-old charge’s return to top form after a poor Hemmings, owner of third tier English foot- ance in the world famous steeplechase before run in the Gold Cup last month. ball league side Preston North End, was welcom- retirement in a fortnight, held every chance over “The horse has been unbelievable, blossom- ing home his third National winner after the last on 6-1 favorite Shutthefrontdoor. ing all season. I don’t know what happened in Hedgehunter and Ballabriggs.—AFP But the pair had to settle for fifth as Aspell and a foot-perfect Many Clouds held off the spir- ited challenge of Saint Are to become the first jockey since the 1950s to win back-to-back edi- tions of the gruelling four-and-a-half mile 30- fence spectacle. Many Clouds, trained by Oliver Sherwood and owned by British tycoon Trevor Hemmings, was returned at 25-1. Saint Are took second, one-and-three quarters lengths back, also at 25- 1, with Moonbeg Dude belying his 40-1 odds to claim third, six lengths adrift. Alvarado (20-1) was fourth with Shutthefrontdoor and McCoy in fifth. Aspell, who chose to ride Many Clouds in place of last year’s unplaced winner Pineau de Re, said: DUNBLANE: British tennis number one Andy Murray (left) and his brother Jamie “Wonderful, we’ll certainly celebrate tonight. “I LIVERPOOL: Horses including the eventual winner Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell (sec- Murray arrive for his wedding to his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears at Dunblane asked him big questions and he certainly Cathedral, in his home town. —AP ond left) clear the Chair jump during the Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse. —AP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 SPORTS Celtic go further ahead after Inverness draw

GLASGOW: Celtic extended their lead at Celtic came close to a second goal the top of the Scottish Premiership table to moments later when Stuart Armstrong eight points with a 1-1 draw away to whipped in a free kick to the Inverness box Inverness Caledonian Thistle in yesterday’s that Denayer headed goalwards, but Esson early match. managed to push over for a corner. Esson The game at the Caledonian Stadium did well to hold a fiercely-struck Armstrong was barely three minutes old when Leigh shot in stoppage time as Inverness, who Griffiths fired an angled shot beyond Dean remained 18 points adrift of Celtic, were Brill to give Celtic a perfect start at the sta- involved in a fourth successive home draw. dium which was the venue for manager Yesterday’s other Scottish top-flight Ronny Deila’s first Scottish domestic defeat matches see fifth-placed St Johnstone tak- back in August last year. ing on sixth-placed Dundee while Dundee However, Inverness needed just over a United (fourth) are at home to Hamilton minute to haul themselves level as Edward (seventh). Meanwhile second-from-bottom Ofere fired home after the ball bobbled Motherwell are away to fellow-strugglers about in the Celtic box. Partick Thistle.—AFP An injury to Inverness goalkeeper Brill, who was replaced by Ryan Esson, midway through the first half halted the frantic pace of the game. Matches on TV Despite their dominance of possession, (Local Timings) Celtic failed to find a way through a stub- born home defence with the clubs set to clash again next week in a Scottish Cup English Premier League semi-final at Glasgow’s Hampden Park. The QPR v Chelsea 15:30 draw with third-placed Inverness extended beIN SPORTS Celtic’s unbeaten run to seven matches and Man United v Man City 18:00 stretched their lead over Aberdeen, who beIN SPORTS play Kilmarnock today, to eight points. “I don’t think we were ready when we Spanish League started. We were too late in the challenges Getafe v Villarreal 13:00 and we were not quick enough on the ball beIN SPORTS so we couldn’t create the chances we want- Espanyol v Bilbao 18:00 MUNICH: Frankfurt’s Stefan Aigner (left) and Bayern’s Juan Bernat from Spain challenge for the ball during the German First Division ed,” Celtic manager Deila said. “We are dis- beIN SPORTS Bundesliga soccer match. —AP appointed today, but we controlled play Sociedad v Deportivo 20:00 better in the second half and in the end we beIN SPORTS got a point and that’s better than nothing.” Cordoba v Elche 22:00 Meanwhile Inverness manager John beIN SPORTS Bayern brush off injury Hughes was disappointed with his side’s second half showing. “I felt we gave away a Italian Calcio League cheap goal too early in the match. But all Cesena v Chievo Verona 13:30 credit to them, we went up the park and beIN SPORTS woes to down Frankfurt got an equaliser,” Hughes said. Napoli v Fiorentina 16:00 “We rode our luck in the second half as beIN SPORTS we were under the cosh a little bit better Atalanta v Sassuolo 16:00 BERLIN: Robert Lewandowski scored twice as blocked by Borussia’s Roman Weidenfeller, but the scoring with 15 minutes gone and Stefan quality from Celtic and they might have beIN SPORTS injury-hit Bayern Munich romped to a 3-0 league Sweden left-back Oscar Wendt slammed home Kiessling added a second early in the second- picked us off.” Lazio v Empoli 16:00 win over Eintracht Frankfurt yesterday ahead of the parry. half. Dead-ball specialist Hakan Calhanoglu Celtic made a couple of changes from beIN SPORTS their Champions League quarter-final at Porto. Brazilian forward Raffel addded their second added their third when he drilled homehis 73rd- midweek as captain Scott Brown returned Torino v AS Roma 16:00 With second-placed Wolfsburg at Hamburg on 32 minutes after a strong run by Herrmann minute free-kick, but Mainz pulled a goal back from suspension while Griffiths replaced beIN SPORTS on Saturday night, league leaders Bayern took before Norway’s Havard Nordveit fired home when South Korea international Koo Ja-Cheol John Guidetti and the pair wasted no time Udinese v Citta 16:00 the chance to go thirteen points clear, despite when left unmarked at the far post with 67 min- converted two late penalties. The win leaves beIN SPORTS in showing what the Hoops had been miss- having only 14 fit players according to coach utes gone before Ilkay Gundogan pulled a late Leverkusen fourth in the battle for one of the AC Milan v Sampdoria 21:45 ing. Pep Guardiola. goal back for Dortmund. Bundesliga’s three automatic Champions League beIN SPORTS Brown’s long diagonal ball over the top Lewandowski, the Bundesliga’s top-scorer last “Gladbach deserved the victory, a start like places for next season. of the Inverness defence that was chased German Bundesliga season, added to his tally to leave him with 16 that is the worst case scenario,” said Dortmund Fifth-placed Schalke are now 10 points adrift down by Griffiths, who took a touch and goals for the season and third in the current coach Jurgen Klopp. “Then we had to get back in of a Champions League place for next season Koln v Hoffenheim 16:30 unleashed a low left-foot drive into the bot- rankings. the game against an opponent who are after their goalless draw with relegation-threat- beIN SPORTS tom right-hand corner to give Celtic a third- Frankfurt were missing the league’s top scor- extremely good at counter-attacking.” ened Freiburg. Stuttgart v Bremen 18:30 minute lead. But just over a minute later, er with Alexander Meier, who has 19 goals in 26 Bayer Leverkusen enjoyed a 3-2 win over Augsburg stay sixth in the league despite beIN SPORTS Inverness were level. matches, out with a knee injury. “I’m very proud, Mainz as they consider terminating the contract their shock 2-1 defeat at Paderborn, who picked David Raven fired the ball towards goal French League we dominated and played well,” said Guardiola, of Bosnia international Emir Spahic, who is being up their first win since February to climb up to from a cleared corner that Ryan Christie who has described their injury list as “critical”. investigated by police for allegedly assaulting a 16th. It left Hamburg second-from-bottom as Etienne v Nantes 15:00 connected with in the six-yard box. Jason “I hope no one else gets injured now against club steward. they bid to avoid a first relegation from beIN SPORTS Denayer did well to block his effort on the Porto.” Centre-back Medhi Benatia, who has a South Korea striker Son Heung-Min opened Germany’s top tier. —AFP Gaillard v Lille 18:00 line but Ofere was in the right place to tap groin injury, joined flu-victim Bastian beIN SPORTS Schweinsteiger, plus wingers Franck Ribery, in the rebound. Lens v Lorient 18:00 The home side were then dealt a blow in Arjen Robben and left-back David Alaba as just German League results/standings beIN SPORTS some of the stars on Bayern’s casualty list. the 20th minute when Brill, making his Reims v Nice 18:00 return from an injury that had kept him out Guardiola made Bundesliga history by nam- Bayern Munich 3 (Lewandowski 15, 66, Mueller 82) Eintracht Frankfurt 0; Schalke 04 0 Freiburg 0; Borussia beIN SPORTS ing four Spain internationals in his starting line- Moenchengladbach 3 (Wendt 1, Raffael 32, Nordveit 67) Borussia Dortmund 1 (Gundogan 77); Mainz 2 (Koo 78-pen, since January, had to be carried off with a Rennes v Guingamp 18:00 up in Pepe Reina, Xabi Alonso, Thiago Alcantara 90pen) Bayer Leverkusen 3 (Son 15, Kiessling 60, Calhanoglu 73); Paderborn 2 (Kachunga 48, Lakic 60) Augsburg 1 serious knee problem. beIN SPORTS (Hojbjerg 52); Hamburg 0 Wolfsburg 2 (Guilavogui 10, Caligiuri 73). and Juan Bernat. Inverness thought they should have had Toulouse v Montpellier 18:00 Despite their woes, Bayern needed just 15 a penalty just before the hour mark when beIN SPORTS Playing today minutes to take the lead at Munich’s Allianz Marley Watkins went down under a chal- Girondins v Marseille 22:00 FC Cologne v Hoffenheim, VfB Stuttgart v Werder Bremen lenge from Emilio Izaguirre but referee beIN SPORTS Arena when Lewandowski produced a world- Craig Thomson ignored their pleas. class turn and volley. The Poland star made sure German Bundesliga table after yesterday’s late match (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): of the three points when he headed home, with suspicion of offside, on 66 minutes. Mueller Bayern Munich 28 22 4 2 74 13 70 Borussia Dortmund 28 9 6 13 35 37 33 added the third eight minutes from time when VfL Wolfsburg 28 18 6 4 62 30 60 Hertha Berlin 28 9 6 13 34 45 33 Preview he fired home a seemingly-impossible angle. Moenchengladbach28 15 8 5 44 22 53 Mainz 05 28 6 13 9 37 39 31 Third-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach Bayer Leverkusen 28 14 9 5 52 31 51 Cologne 27 7 9 11 26 33 30 Schalke 04 28 11 8 9 37 31 41 Freiburg 28 6 11 11 27 36 29 picked up their fourth straight league win with Augsburg 28 12 3 13 34 36 39 Hanover 96 28 7 8 13 32 45 29 Man United eager to an impressive 3-1 victory over Borussia Hoffenheim 27 10 7 10 41 42 37 Paderborn 28 6 9 13 25 53 27 Dortmund. Eintracht Frankfurt 28 9 8 11 51 57 35 Hamburg 28 6 7 15 16 43 25 Tenth-placed Dortmund went behind after Werder Bremen 27 9 8 10 41 54 35 VfB Stuttgart 27 5 8 14 28 49 23 increase City’s pain just 29 seconds as Patrick Herrmann’s shot was

LONDON: Louis van Gaal’s increasingly confi- matic Champions League qualification and dent Manchester United will look to twist the defeat on Sunday would leave them vulnera- Preview knife in Manchester City’s side when the der- ble to attack from below. by rivals clash in today’s Premier League “I dream of it. Every player shall dream of showdown at Old Trafford. A run of five con- the victory,” said United manager Van Gaal, secutive victories has taken United above City whose side are a point above City in third Mourinho wants sprint finish for the first time this season and another suc- place. “I have to think with my staff and play- cess this weekend would blacken yet further ers already a lot of days how we have to beat LONDON: Jose Mourinho has challenged his there, so I’m not worried. broken nose and Mourinho said: “The way we the storm clouds gathering over the Etihad Man City. “You are sitting in that process to Chelsea stars to surge to the finish line in the “Obviously it’s a very important match for play it’s not easy for our players to be booked. Stadium. City’s 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace on beat your next opponent and of course you Premier League title race as they prepare for a both teams. We know that, we know they want to “But if they have to make a foul for a yellow card, Monday left them nine points behind leaders want to win because it is a big step in the west London derby against QPR today. win. Nobody is expecting an easy match.” this foul they have to do it. “This match is a three- Chelsea having played a game more, effec- table also. “When you win, the third place is Mourinho’s side hold a seven point lead over While Mourinho would love to race to the fin- point match and we have to play with our maxi- tively ending their title defence, and they then reachable and a month ago nobody was second placed Arsenal, with the extra advantage ish line, unconvincing victories over Hull and mum power.” now face a battle to secure a Champions thinking about that; besides me, of course.” of having a game in hand on the chasing pack, Stoke in their last two matches suggest Chelsea Previously written off as relegation certainties, League place. After five losses in seven games for his and a victory at Loftus Road this weekend would can’t rely on a sprint finish. QPR’s hopes of survival improved significantly Fourth in the table, Manuel Pellegrini’s side, City manager Pellegrini has found him- move them another step closer to being crowned The latest hamstring injury suffered by lead- over the last week, as a 4-1 win at West Bromwich team enjoy a seven-point lead over fifth-place self the subject of media speculation that his English champions for the first time since 2010. ing scorer Diego Costa, which will sideline the Albion was followed a 3-3 draw at fellow strug- Liverpool, but both Arsenal and United have days at the Etihad are already numbered. The Blues need 15 points from their remaining Spain striker for at least the next three matches, glers Aston Villa on Tuesday. stolen a march on them in the race for auto- But although defeat at Van Gaal’s hands eight matches to guarantee the title will return to couldn’t have come at a worse time. “We have dragged teams into it now,” QPR would further weaken the Chilean’s position, Stamford Bridge and Mourinho is keen to get the And Mourinho admitted he can’t afford to rest defender Clint Hill said.”It’s about the team who there is reason for optimism in City’s recent trophy wrapped up as soon as possible. Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic against QPR, keeps calm. They will prevail and stay in this derby record. But the Portuguese coach is well aware of the even though the midfield duo would both miss league. Victory would give City five straight potential pit-falls lying in wait for his team, who the United and Arsenal games through suspen- “The positive is we have four points from diffi- league wins against United for the first time can expect a hostile reception when they make sion if they are booked today. cult trips and we’re right in the battle now so and they have won on their last three visits to the trip to local rivals QPR before crucial show- Fabregas will play with a mask to protect his we’re looking forward to the next game.” —AFP Old Trafford, scoring 11 goals. downs with Manchester United and then Arsenal. “I think that they have a lot of respect for “Now it’s just five victories or four victories us-in the last few years we dominated the and two draws,” Mourinho said. “Any points we do derby and the Premier League,” Pellegrini told against QPR our situation improves, but we need his pre-game press conference. points. “Every team with less than 21 points dis- “The derby gives the game an extra boost. tance to us mathematically is in the race.” I hope that not only the intensity is high, but With struggling QPR, currently third bottom the quality too, for the fans. “It’s an important and two points from safety, equally desperate for game as we’re close in the table, but I don’t the points, there is certain to be a frenzied atmos- think the season is finished for either side phere for Mourinho’s first ever visit to Loftus after.” City prevailed 3-0 at United last season Road. and won this season’s reverse fixture 1-0 in But the Chelsea boss tried to play down sug- November, but they will be wary of the threat gestions the game will be even more feisty due posed by Wayne Rooney, who is the leading to the presence of captain John Terry, who will scorer in the fixture with 11 goals. The United make only his second appearance at Loftus Road captain has scored six times in his last eight since being banned for four matches and fined club games and his stunning snapshot in last by the Football Association for racially abusing weekend’s 3-1 defeat of Aston Villa took him then QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in October to within one goal of Denis Law’s United 2011. Ferdinand’s brother Rio, who plays for QPR, league tally of 171. branded Terry an idiot over the affair, but a Along with Ander Herrera, Juan Mata, potentially awkward meeting has been averted Marouane Fellaini and Ashley Young, Rooney by the ex-Manchester United defender’s injury. has flourished since Van Gaal alighted upon a Asked if his team were in for a rough ride from 4-3-3 formation for the 3-0 home win over QPR’s fans, Mourinho said: “That’s what people tell me. I never played there, I don’t know. LONDON: Manchester City’s Chilean Tottenham Hotspur on March 15. His form “We go to play, we go to win, the people in manager Manuel Pellegrini talks to sub- has meant that Robin van Persie’s six-week the stands can play a role, but they cannot score stitute English midfielder James Milner absence with an ankle injury has been barely goals. The referee and the assistant referees are in this file photo. —AFP noticed. —AFP LONDON: Chelsea’s English defender John Terry heads the ball in this file photo. —AFP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 SPORTS

EPL results/standings

Burnley 0 Arsenal 1 (Ramsey 12); Southampton 2 (Ward-Prowse 56-pen, Pelle 81) Hull 0; Sunderland 1 (Wickham 90) Crystal Palace 4 (Murray 48, Bolasie 51, 53, 62); Swansea 1 (Shelvey 69-pen) Everton 1 (Lennon 41); Tottenham 0 Aston Villa 1 (Benteke 35); West Brom 2 (Fletcher 8, Gardner 26) Leicester 3 (Nugent 20, Huth 80, Vardy 90+1); West Ham 1 (Cresswell 7) Stoke 1 (Arnautovic 90+5).

Playing today Manchester United v Manchester City, QPR v Chelsea

Playing tomorrow Liverpool v Newcastle

English Premier League table after yesterday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

Chelsea 30 21 7 2 63 26 70 Crystal Palace 32 11 9 12 42 43 42 Arsenal 32 20 6 6 63 32 66 Everton 32 9 11 12 40 43 38 Man Utd 31 18 8 5 55 28 62 Newcastle 31 9 8 14 33 49 35 Man City 31 18 7 6 63 30 61 West Brom 32 8 9 15 30 46 33 Southampton 32 17 5 10 44 22 56 Aston Villa 33 8 8 17 24 45 32 Liverpool 31 16 6 9 45 36 54 Sunderland 32 5 14 13 25 48 29 Tottenham 32 16 6 10 50 46 54 Hull 32 6 10 16 29 45 28 Swansea 32 13 8 11 38 40 47 QPR 32 7 5 20 38 58 26 West Ham 32 11 10 11 42 40 43 Burnley 32 5 11 16 26 50 26 Stoke 32 12 7 13 36 40 43 Leicester 31 6 7 18 32 51 25 Pelle answers Saints prayers

back to haunt him. And when a misplaced back-pass Southampton 2 from Ahmed Elmohamady allowed the striker to race clear on Harper’s goal, the manager’s fears appeared well-founded. Fortunately for the visitors, Long’s Hull 0 attempt to round Harper saw him take the ball out of play, handing his former team-mates a major let off. LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur’s Vlad Chiriches (left) competes for the ball with Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke during the English Premier SOUTHAMPTON: Southampton Hull responded positively with Aluko League soccer match. —AP climbed to fifth in the Premier League testing Southampton keeper Kelvin yesterday as Graziano Pelle ended a 14- Davis three times in the opening half game goal-drought in a 2-0 win over hour, while fellow striker Dame N’Doye also had two good shooting opportuni- Spurs pile up Villa misery Hull City at St Mary’s Stadium. James Ward-Prowse set up the third ties. successive home win converting a sec- Southampton looked disjointed, although the midfield promptings of let up all game, bullying a Spurs team who lost Tottenham were all at sea and Ron Vlaar had ond-half penalty after Shane Long, the ground on Southampton — 2-0 victors against the chance to punish them moments after the former Hull striker, had been fouled by the excellent Morgan Schneiderlin ensured they always posed a threat. Tottenham 1 Hull City-in the contest for Europa League break. The Dutchman met Jack Gealish’s corner, Alex Bruce. places. but could not keep his header beneath Michel While Pelle then made the game safe And they had a second chance to take the lead in the 21st minute when Villa conjured a shooting opportunity that Vorm’s crossbar. for the Saints nine minutes from time. was wasted when Leandro Bacuna blazed wide Clean sheets have been few and far between Southampton manager Ronald Koeman Harper raced off his line quickly to Aston Villa 0 smother Pelle’s shot. after finding room in the 19th minute. for Villa this season and they had to endure a had accepted his side had no chance of Tottenham looked laboured, but finally got few scares before the final whistle. The Italy forward had endured a terri- forcing their way into the top four after into their stride when Danny Rose’s low shot was They were given a warning when Vlaar divert- defeat at Everton the previous weekend ble run coming into this game and his blocked by Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan. ed Rose’s shot just wide of his own goal. And but the south coast club’s bid to secure failure to make more of the chance LONDON: Christian Benteke gave Tim Sherwood Benteke has been Villa’s saviour since with Tottenham possessing Harry Kane, the a place in the Europa League remains summed up his recent troubles. a winning return to Tottenham Hotspur as Aston Sherwood succeeded the sacked Paul Lambert Premier League’s joint-top scorer, there was on course. Southampton lacked a cutting edge Villa moved further away from the Premier on Valentine’s Day and the Belgian striker contin- always a chance for the lacklustre hosts. Hull are staring in the opposite direc- as Hull continued to threaten going for- League relegation zone with a 1-0 win yesterday. ued his hot streak by heading the visitors in Kane, captain again in the continued absence tion and this defeat left Steve Bruce’s ward, Aluko teeing up Jake Livermore Benteke’s 35th-minute header enabled Villa front. Bacuna swung a cross into the box from of injured goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, was unfortu- side one place and two points above for a shot that was saved by Davis at the to open up a six-point gap between themselves wide on the right and Benteke beat Federico nate to see his left-foot shot fail to dip under the the relegation zone. Beaten finalists in start of the second half. and the bottom three, easing their relegation Fazio in the air to guide a header in off the left- crossbar on the hour mark. last season’s FA Cup final, Hull have suf- Long’s pace, though, eventually fears. It was the least they deserved against a hand post. It was Benteke’s eighth goal in six But the home fans were becoming increas- fered a serious hangover this season. proved too much for Hull-and for Alex Tottenham side who struggled to get out of first games and it was no more than Villa warranted. ingly restless as Pochettino’s side ran out of time This was their sixth successive league Bruce, the manager’s son, in particular- gear all afternoon, as visiting manager and with the outstanding Vlaar marshalling their Sherwood was given a moment to savour KANE GOES CLOSE defence, Villa looked comfortable. match without a win and their final six when the forward advanced into the against his former employers. And it could have been even better for the Villa spurned a chance to wrap up the points games include tough-looking home box on the right hand side and drew a clumsy challenge from the Hull defend- Sherwood, sacked by Spurs after a five- visitors, with the opposite post denying late on when Fabian Delph somehow failed to matches with Liverpool, Arsenal, month stint last season, received a warm wel- Sherwood’s men on the stroke of half-time. beat Vorm when put clean through. Manchester United, as well as relegation er. Ward-Prowse kept his composure come from the home fans, but given his rancour Benteke flicked on Kieran Richardson’s long But the miss counted for nothing as the visi- rivals Burnley, while Hull also face trips over the nature of his dismissal, this will have ball and Gabriel Agbonlahor darted between a tors held on despite midfielder Carlos Sanchez to face Tottenham and in-form Crystal from the inevitable resulting penalty after Sadio Mane had attempted to been a sweet moment. pair of defenders before seeing his low strike being sent off deep into added time for two Palace. His Villa side began the brightest and did not bounce back off the woodwork. bookable offences. —AFP Hull manager Steve Bruce reacted to assume responsibility for taking the the Tigers’ 3-1 loss to Swansea last time kick before the intervention of Saints out by making five changes to his line- skipper Jose Fonte ensured the up, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Steve England Under-21 midfielder was given Harper and striker Sone Aluko among the chance to finish impressively in the Shelvey curbs Everton revival the new faces drafted in. 56th minute. Hull visibly wilted after falling behind and never looked like HARPER HEROICS forcing their way back into the game. Bruce had spoken before the game of And it was no surprise when Pelle Swansea 1 his fear the decision to sell Long to wrapped up the win in the 81st minute, Southampton for £12 million ($17.6 mil- this time finishing well after being set lion, 16.6 million euros) might come up by Schneiderlin.—AFP Everton 1

Sunderland back in SWANSEA: Everton were denied a fourth suc- cessive Premier League victory as Jonjo relegation trouble Shelvey’s 69th-minute penalty earned Swansea City a 1-1 draw at a sunny Liberty Stadium yes- Jason Puncheon had scored a fine terday. free-kick in Palace’s surprise win over Aaron Lennon gave Everton the lead four Sunderland 1 champions Manchester City on Monday minutes before half-time, but Swansea, who lost and he had the Eagles’ first sight of goal striker Bafetimbi Gomis to injury, equalised with a strike well saved by Costel when Shelvey scored from the spot after Seamus Coleman had been penalised for handball. Crystal Palace 4 Pantilimon. Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell The result preserved Swansea’s nine-point was fortunate to escape a red card after advantage over Everton and allowed the Welsh clattering into James McArthur with an club to equal their best-ever Premier League points tally of 47, which they achieved in the SUNDERLAND: Crystal Palace winger ugly tackle that brought him a booking 2011-12 campaign. But Garry Monk’s side are SWANSEA: Everton’s Gareth Barry (left) and Ross Barkley challenge Swansea City’s Jack Cork Yannick Bolasie pushed Sunderland back and set the tone for a bruising half. Pantilimon needed treatment after running out of time to close the gap on the during the English Premier League soccer match at the Liberty Stadium. —AP into the relegation dogfight with a hat- Europa League places, while Everton’s hopes of a trick in his side’s 4-1 romp at the Stadium being caught by Palace defender Scott Dann in a penalty area collision, while top-half finish are beginning to fade. of Light yesterday. Gomis had scored three goals in his previous Bolasie hadn’t scored for Palace since Eagles full-back Pape Souare was forced to come off injured following his clash two games and he was the first player to threat- Leicester fight back September, but the Congo international en, drawing a full-stretch save from Tim Howard ended that drought in spectacular fash- with Billy Jones. After a scrappy first half, it was Palace who took the lead three with a shot on the turn from 25 yards. ion to hand new Sunderland manager But the France international appeared to to beat West Brom Dick Advocaat a second defeat from his minutes into the second period when Murray met Bolasie’s deflected cross with injure his hamstring in the act of shooting and three matches in charge. had to be replaced by Marvin Emnes. Cup final victory over Everton at Wembley. Advocaat had hoped last weekend’s a powerful header for his sixth goal in his Players took the field wearing a replica of the last six games. That was the signal for Everton were also forced into an early triumph over local rivals Newcastle change, with Steven Pienaar replacing Leon West Brom 2 Baggies’ 1968 Cup final kit plain white shirts, shorts would provide the spark to lift Sunderland’s defence to crumble in spec- and red socks-rather than their usual home blue tacular fashion as Palace scored twice Osman. The visitors began to assert themselves Sunderland away from the bottom three. and after Lukasz Fabianski had saved a daisy- and white stripes. But instead they remain just three more to make it three goals in five min- However, there was a sombre edge to the nos- utes. cutter from Coleman, Lennon put Roberto Leicester 3 points above the relegation zone after a Martinez’s men ahead by firing home from talgia with the match marking the launch of the humiliating defeat that had Sunderland Bolasie was their tormentor in chief as Jeff Astle Foundation, a charity set up by his family he raced onto Murray’s flick to guide a James McCarthy’s left-wing cross. supporters streaming towards the exits Fabianski had to save at his near post from following the England World Cup forward’s death long before full-time. cool finish past Pantilimon in the 51st from dementia aged 59 in January 2002. Arouna Kone moments later, but Swansea suc- WEST BROMWICH: Bottom-of-the-table Leicester minute. An inquest coroner ruled Astle had suffered Glenn Murray opened the floodgates ceeded in forcing their opponents back in the came from behind three times to secure a dramatic Palace were sweeping through “death by industrial disease” as a result of his when he put Palace ahead early in the second half and with just over 20 minutes 3-2 win away to West Bromwich Albion yesterday Sunderland’s creaky defence at will and repeated heading of old-fashioned heavy leather second half, but it was Bolasie who stole remaining, they levelled. which gave them hope of avoiding relegation from the show with a hat-trick in the space of Bolasie effectively ended the contest two footballs, prompting fears that other players of his minutes later with a deft chip into the far Under pressure from Emnes as he attempted the Premier League. 11 minutes. to shepherd the ball out for a goal-kick, Coleman Jamie Vardy’s stoppage-time winner capped a generation might be similarly affected. corner. It was with a header that former Manchester Connor Wickham’s last minute goal fell to his knees inside his own box in the hope stunning fightback by Nigel Pearson’s side, who are There was worse to come for United midfielder Fletcher gave the Baggies an was no consolation for Sunderland, and of winning a free kick, but referee Michael Oliver now three points from safety with seven games Advocaat’s shell-shocked side as Murray eighth-minute lead when he glanced in a corner. Palace’s fifth win in their last six matches allowed play to continue. The Irishman reacted remaining. easily held off John O’Shea and picked Esteban Cambiasso hooked the ball out but extended their superb run since Alan by swiping the ball away from the Swansea sub- Darren Fletcher gave the Baggies an early lead out Bolasie, who jinked around goal-line technology showed the Argentina mid- Pardew replaced Neil Warnock as manag- stitute with his left hand, leaving Oliver no and, soon after David Nugent’s equaliser, they were Pantilimon before slotting past two fielder’s intervention had come too late to prevent er at the turn of the year. option but to award a penalty, and Shelvey sent 2-1 in front through Craig Gardner before Robert Sunderland defenders on the line to the Baggies going ahead. Steven Fletcher had a good opportu- Howard the wrong way from the spot. The two Huth equalised ten minutes from the end of nor- make it four in the 62nd minute. mal time. Vardy completed the come-from-behind Leicester equalised in the 20th minute when, teams could muster only long-range efforts nity to give Sunderland an early lead Wickham scored with a scuffed effort in win in the 91st minute and Leicester held on for following Leonardo Ulloa’s downward header, thereafter, with Ross Barkley and Everton substi- when the Scotland striker met Jordi the closing moments, but there were few just their sixth league win this season. Nugent poked in from close range. tute Kevin Mirallas shooting straight at Fabianski Gomez’s curling corner, but he couldn’t fans left to see it and Sunderland must West Brom had designated this match ‘Jeff Astle However, the Foxes were only level for a matter control his header and it drifted over the prepare for a nail-biting fight for sur- and Howard tipping a Gylfi Sigurdsson free kick Day’ in memory of their late former striker, who of minutes before Gardner’s shot deflected in off crossbar. vival.—AFP over the crossbar. —AFP scored the club’s winning goal in their 1-0 1968 FA Leicester defender Wes Morgan.—AFP Hamilton takes Bayern brush off pole hat-trick in injury woes to China17 GP down18 Frankfurt SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

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SPAIN: Barcelona’s Neymar (left) and Sevilla’s Grzegorz Krychowiak (right) vie for the ball during their La Liga soccer match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium. — AP Barca blow two-goal lead Real trail Barcelona by two points

MADRID: Sevilla came from 2-0 to blow celled out by a Fernando Torres own goal chance to restore Barca’s two-goal advan- Hernandez then got the goal his per- the La Liga title race wide open with a 2-2 and Samuel Garcia. A point all but ends tage after the break when he skied the formance deserved as the Manchester Spanish La Liga results/standings draw against leaders Barcelona yesterday. Atletico’s title hopes, but moves them ball over the bar with an open goal to aim United loanee headed Alvaro Arbeloa’s Real Madrid 3 (Ronaldo 21, Hernandez 30, Jese 82) Eibar 0; Stunning finishes from Lionel Messi four points clear of Valencia and Sevilla in at. At the other end Carlos Bacca did the cross into the far corner. Malaga 2 (Torres 37-og, Samuel 70) Atletico Madrid 2 and Neymar inside the first half looked to the battle for the Champions League same when presented with a more diffi- And Jese rounded off the scoring on (Griezmann 24, 77); Sevilla 2 (Banega 38, Gameiro 83) Barcelona have Barca well on course for a 10th con- places. cult opportunity as Sevilla pressed for an his first start of the season with a pur- 2 (Messi 14, Neymar 30). Playing later secutive win in all competitions. Sevilla are now unbeaten in 32 games equaliser. poseful run into the area before firing Almeria v Granada , Celta Vigo v Rayo Vallecano. However, Ever Banega pulled a goal at home stretching back 13 months, but And it duly arrived when Gerard Pique low across Irureta into the far corner. back before half-time thanks to an error they were blown away the visitors in the gave away possession to Jose Antonio Atletico were lucky to escape with a Spanish League table before Saturdayís late matches (played, from Claudio Bravo and the hosts first half hour. Reyes and he released Vidal, who in turn point that keeps their quest for a return won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): improved display after the break was Neymar teed up Messi to curl into the crossed for Gameiro to finish off a fine to the Champions League next season Barcelona 31 24 3 4 87 19 75 rewarded when Kevin Gameiro slotted far corner in with consumate ease on his move. It was a far easier afternoon for on track. Real Madrid 31 24 1 6 92 27 73 home Aleix Vidal’s cross seven minutes favoured left foot after 14 minutes. The Madrid as they proved too strong for Griezmann tapped into an empty net Atletico 31 20 6 5 59 25 66 from time. Brazilian then made it 2-0 with a sumptu- Eibar despite making six changes to the after Carlos Kameni dropped Jesus Valencia 30 18 8 4 53 23 62 Sevilla 31 19 5 7 57 36 62 Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Eibar earlier ous free-kick to register his first league side that had beaten Rayo Vallecano in Gamez’s long throw-in, but Atletico Villarreal 30 14 8 8 43 29 50 in the day means the European champi- goal for nearly two months. midweek. returned the favour when Torres turned Malaga 31 13 7 11 34 35 46 ons now trail Barca by just two points Luis Suarez should have made it a goal “Those that came into the team did Recio’s corner into his own net at the Bilbao 30 11 7 12 28 36 40 with seven games remaining. apiece for Barca’s star attacking trio, but well. Hernandez and Jese scored and we near post. Malaga then deservedly went Espanyol 30 10 8 12 36 38 38 Cristiano Ronaldo registered his 49th he blazed over from a narrow angle after made a big effort to ensure everything in front 20 minutes from time when Rayo 30 12 2 16 35 53 38 Sociedad 30 9 10 11 34 40 37 goal of the season with the opener at the being played in by Neymar. went well today,” said Madrid boss Carlo Samuel latched onto Nordin Amrabat’s Celta Vigo 30 9 9 12 30 33 36 Bernabeu before Javier Hernandez and That miss handed Sevilla a lifeline and Ancelotti. through ball and dinked a lovely finish Getafe 30 10 5 15 27 40 35 Jese Rodriguez made the most of rare they were gifted a route back into the The hosts took their time to get going, over the onrushing Jan Oblak. Eibar 31 8 7 16 28 43 31 starts by rounding off the scoring. game seven minutes before the break but made the breakthrough after 21 min- However, the hosts were denied all Levante 30 7 7 16 28 55 28 Atletico Madrid warmed up for their Elche 30 7 7 16 24 54 28 when Bravo could only turn Banega’s utes when Ronaldo’s swerving free-kick three points as Griezmann slammed Deportivo 30 6 9 15 25 47 27 Champions League tie with Real in mid- long-range effort into his own net via the flummoxed Xabi Irureta to end a run of 56 home his second of the afternoon from Almeria 30 6 7 17 22 50 25 week with a 2-2 draw at Malaga as post. attempts at goal from free-kicks without Raul Jimenez’s knockdown seven min- Granada 30 4 12 14 20 53 24 Antoine Griezmann’s double was can- Suarez passed up an even better scoring for the World Player of the Year. utes later. — AFP Cordoba 30 3 10 17 21 49 19 Ramsey keeps Arsenal’s Arnautovic denies West Ham toe injury, Stoke recalled Arnautovic and title dream flickering Victor Moses, who was ineligible for last West Ham 1 weekend’s 2-1 loss at his parent club rarely threatened to carve the hosts open and Chelsea. Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam’s had their fair share of defending to do. 65-yard lob against Chelsea was one of Burnley 0 Nevertheless, their winning run has not only several memorable strikes in the English served to ensure that they are likely to record an Stoke 1 top flight last weekend and Cresswell got 18th consecutive top-four finish, but it has seen in on the act with a goal to savour in the Wenger’s team emerge as Chelsea’s closest rivals seventh minute. Arsenal 1 for the title. They have not finished as high as The position of the free-kick, slightly second for 10 years and while Chelsea have LONDON: Marko Arnautovic scored a to the left of centre, appeared to favour played two fewer games, the encounter brilliant 95th-minute equaliser as Stoke right-footer Mark Noble, but he ran over between the sides at the Emirates on April 26 City earned a 1-1 draw at West Ham the ball and it was Cresswell who could have a significant bearing on the title race. United yesterday in a mid-table Premier stepped up to swirl a sweet strike into BURNLEY: Arsenal edged to their eighth suc- Confidence is clearly high among Wenger’s League tussle at Upton Park. the top-right corner. Jon Walters chanced cessive Premier League victory by beating squad and it took them just over 11 minutes to A glorious early free-kick from left- his arm from similar range for Stoke, forc- Burnley 1-0 yesterday, with Aaron Ramsey’s first- establish a lead. back Aaron Cresswell looked destined to ing Adrian to save smartly, while Adam half goal moving them to within four points of The movement of Arsenal’s four attacking earn West Ham only a second win in 10 echoed his Stamford Bridge wonder goal leaders Chelsea. Wales midfielder Ramsey struck midfielders had caused Burnley problems from in the 12th minute as Arsene Wenger’s team did the start and a poor pass out of defence by matches. But Austrian forward with a 35-yard free-kick from wide on the just about enough to see off their relegation- home captain Jason Schackell was punished. BURNLEY: Arsenal’s Spanish defender Hector Arnautovic produced a solo effort in right that landed on the roof of the net. threatened hosts at Turf Moor. Alexis Sanchez had a shot blocked before Bellerin (left) vies with Burnley’s English strik- stoppage time to prevent Stoke slipping Stoke got on top in the second half, Arsenal are the form team in the country and Mesut Ozil’s effort was well saved by Tom er Ashley Barnes during the English Premier to a fourth successive defeat, which although visiting goalkeeper Asmir have now won eight league games in succession Heaton, but Burnley could not clear the danger. League football match. — AFP would have equalled their worst run in Begovic was called upon to save a low the Premier League. The result meant for the first time since they romped unbeaten to Ramsey applied the finish, high into the net They responded well to falling behind, man- shot from West Ham midfielder Cheikhou the title in the 2003-04 ‘Invincibles’ season. from close range, for his ninth Arsenal goal of aging to disrupt Arsenal’s passing patterns, and that Sam Allardyce’s West Ham remained Kouyate. The north London club had blown Liverpool the season. Burnley have enjoyed some of their the visitors never really hit their stride. above Stoke on goal difference in ninth Arnautovic twice had goals ruled out away 4-1 with some sumptuous football at the best results of the season against the Premier David Ospina was called into action to save at place, with neither a European push nor for offside and it looked destined to be Emirates Stadium seven days earlier, but this was League’s elite, taking four points from fixtures the feet of Sam Vokes and the Arsenal goalkeep- the threat of relegation a concern for one of those days for Stoke when Mame a victory of a different nature. against Manchester City, drawing with Chelsea er was also forced to make a save from Kieran either club. While Ecuador striker Enner Biram Diouf hit the inside of the post After getting their noses in front, Arsenal and holding Tottenham Hotspur a week ago. Trippier’s curling free-kick. — AFP Valencia returned for West Ham after a with a late header. — AFP Pakistan approves $1.02bn divestment in HBL

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BLAGNAC: Tom Enders, Airbus Group CEO (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi (center) visit the Airbus A380 Final Assembly Lane in Blagnac Southern France, yesterday. Modi will travel to Germany and Canada after his two-day visit to France. — AP India, France jet deal may fuel trade ties Modi orders 36 ‘ready-to-fly’ Rafale jets from France NEW DELHI: India’s multi-billion-dollar deal to buy 36 fighter world’s largest buyer of defence equipment, is in the midst of a deal will go a long way in strengthening their ties and the posi- tional military purchases, which stalled under the previous jets from France will cement strategic political ties between the multi-billion-dollar upgrade of its Soviet-era military hardware tives would overflow into other sectors as well.” administration, he has vowed the upgrade of India’s army will two countries at a time when both are looking to kickstart in the face of antagonistic neighbors Pakistan and China. also benefit the home-grown defense industry. their economies, experts say. Several Western countries have been courting New Delhi ‘Make in India’ The premier wants domestically made equipment to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first trip to for big-ticket military contracts as it goes on a defense shop- The original tender, which is still under negotiation and account for 70 percent of the procurement budget within France, said Friday he had ordered the 36 “ready-to-fly” Rafale ping spree. now estimated to be worth $20 billion, included 18 fighter five years, up from the current 40 percent, under his “Make in jets as part of a push to modernize his country’s ageing war- But the win is particularly important for France, which is jets in fly-away condition and 108 to be made operational by India” initiative. plane fleet. struggling with anaemic growth, sky-high unemployment and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics. Amber Dubey, a defence While the nitty-gritty of the new jet sale remains unclear, The announcement put to rest intense speculation over the an enormous debt pile. The new deal is expected to earn man- expert with global consultancy KPMG, said “the goodwill cre- local media said it included a memorandum of understand- fate of the contract, which was first signed in 2012 but had ufacturer Dassault over five billion euros ($5.3 billion) — its ated (from the Rafale deal) can be used to settle the pending ing on joint defense production in India. “The reworked been bogged down by questions of cost and New Delhi’s insis- biggest-ever international order. issues (in the larger deal) in a win-win manner”. deal... has the potential to pump in at least $2.3 billion into tence on assembling a portion of the high-tech planes in India. Perhaps more important is a touted contract for French It could also provide a bargaining tool in future negotia- the Indian defense manufacturing sector,” the Times of India It also comes as Modi is seeking to curry up interest from nuclear giant Areva to install six reactors in India’s western tions as Modi, who stormed to power last May on pledges of daily said, adding that it could offer Indian companies “lucra- investors during his maiden trip to Europe, where he is seeking state of Maharashtra, an agreement which is still waiting for economic reform, seeks to accelerate his drive to turn India tive contracts for maintenance and overhaul of the jets”. to rewrite India’s reputation as a tricky place to do business. approval five years after a bilateral civil nuclear accord. French into a manufacturing and investment hub. “The Indian gov- Defense analyst Rahul Bedi lauded the “clever” move to “Such major deals are never purely commercial, they are a part President Francois Hollande said he was “deeply moved” by the ernment may also expect a reciprocal gesture from the buy the jets directly from France, overriding commercial of a larger government strategy,” Mrinal Sumant, a retired army jets sale and that it would take the partnership between the French government on their ‘Make in India’ initiative beyond agents. “Modi... has managed to invoke the operational major general and procurement specialist, told AFP. two countries “into a new gear”. just the Rafale deal,” Dubey was quoted as saying in the Mint necessity for the jets while ensuring his ‘Make in India’ pro- “It’s a decision based on the geopolitical and strategic inter- “The equipment (jets) now carries a certain sovereign guar- newspaper. gram remains relevant,” Bedi, from IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly, ests of the two countries.” India, which has long been the antee which is very reassuring (for India),” said Sumant. “The While Modi has pledged to push forward with interna- said. — AFP ECB sees risks in Greece’s Global economy needs more support: US WASHINGTON: The Obama administration said However, no administration has used the Treasury released its latest report at a time home foreclosure law that Germany, China, Japan and South Korea are semiannual report to label a country as a curren- when the dollar has been rising in value against a four countries running large trade surpluses that cy manipulator in the past two decades. The last number of currencies, hitting the highest level in ATHENS: Greece’s draft law to protect mining the payment culture and future need to do more to combat weak global growth. such designation occurred in 1994 when the a decade against the euro. That has raised con- primary residences from foreclosures credit growth,” the ECB said. Issuing its latest currency report, the adminis- Clinton administration said China was manipulat- cerns US exports will be priced out of many goes beyond protecting low-income “The draft law sets out significantly tration refrained from naming any country as a ing its currency to gain unfair trade advantages. major markets. The administration insists that a debtors and could encourage strategic broader eligibility criteria in terms of the currency manipulator. But it did say that China’s Since then, both Democratic and Republican strong dollar is in America’s interests but at the defaults, the European Central Bank said value of the protected property, the currency remains “significantly undervalued” and administrations have preferred to use diplomatic same time has stepped up efforts to try to pres- in a legal opinion yesterday in a potential annual household income, the value of complained about South Korea’s efforts to keep efforts to deal with China’s currency policies even sure other nations to do more to boost their own setback to the plan. Greece’s Economy immovable and movable assets and the its currency from strengthening. as the US trade deficit with the world’s No 2 domestic demand. Ministry had asked for the ECB’s views on amount of deposits,” the ECB said, com- The world cannot rely on the United States to economy has continued to set new annual “In contrast to solid US performance, global the draft legislation, which seeks to pro- paring it to the previous law. be the “only engine of demand,” the semiannual records. But there is a move in Congress to economic outcomes have been disappointing tect indebted citizens from losing their It said that broad-based prohibitions report said. It urged nations to use all tools avail- increase the ability of the United States to and remain of concern,” the report said. “Not only primary homes-and fulfills a pledge by on primary home auctions was not a sus- able to accelerate growth and not rely solely on impose sanctions for currency manipulation as has global growth failed to accelerate, but there the governing Syriza party to deal with a tainable solution to tackle the high level their central banks to boost their economies. part of future trade deals, an effort the adminis- is worry that the composition of global growth is humanitarian crisis brought on by the of non-performing loans at Greek banks. The administration’s report is expected to tration is resisting. increasingly unbalanced.” — AP country’s debt crisis. “It is likely that the prohibitions in the form the basis for discussions at global finance talks next week in Washington among finance The draft law offers protection to pri- draft law will incentivize debtors who are officials of the Group of 20 major economic pow- mary homes valued up to 300,000 euros not in real need of protection to stop ers. and requires that borrowers do not have meeting their obligations or reduce It noted that the Chinese government has an annual income of more than 50,000 them significantly, even if they have the made “real progress” in allowing its exchange rate euros to be eligible. means to meet them in full.” to rise in value over the past six months. But even It also sets an upper limit of 500,000 The ECB supervises Greek and other with the gains, the renminbi remains “significantly euros for borrowers’ total wealth, of euro-zone banks. Greek banks’ bad undervalued,” a phrase it has used in past reports. which bank deposits and other liquid loans rose to 34.2 percent of their loan American manufacturers contend that the assets cannot exceed 30,000 euros. The portfolios by the end of the third quar- progress to date has been small and the Chinese conditions are more generous than ter of last year, from 31.9 percent in currency remains undervalued by as much as 40 under Greece’s previous foreclosure law, December 2013, according to Greek percent against the dollar. That makes American which expired last year. It provided pro- central bank data. products more expensive in China and Chinese tection for homes valued at 200,000 About 28.1 percent of home loans goods cheaper for American consumers. euros or less and required that borrowers extended by Greek banks, which were had an annual income of 35,000 euros worth a combined 69 billion euros, were Trade advantages maximum and total wealth of 270,000 non-performing or unpaid for more than The administration is required to report to euros or less. “The very broad scope of 90 days, as of September 2014, accord- Congress every six months on whether it has eligible debtors, which goes beyond the ing to latest Bank of Greece data. That found any nations manipulating their currency to protection of vulnerable and low-income was up from 26.1 percent in 2013. Home gain unfair trade advantages. A finding of currency debtors, may create moral hazard and loans accounted for a third of banks’ total manipulation would trigger talks with the country could lead to strategic defaults, under- loans as of last September. — Reuters and could eventually lead to US trade sanctions. NEW DELHI: An Indian vegetable vendor separates garlic cloves at a market yesterday. — AFP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 BUSINESS Pakistan approves $1.02bn KSE trades marked with hefty divestment in state firm HBL speculations: Oula KUWAIT: Trading at Kuwait Stock Exchange over the past week was distinguished with hefty speculations and inten- Deal country’s largest-ever equity offering sive individuals’ activity, Al-Oula brokerage company said in a report released yesterday. The Kuwait bourse trading, in the past week, was largely stagnant largely due to limit- KARACHI: Pakistan yesterday approved divesting all of Pakistan and largest-ever equity offering in Asian fron- base shares in HBL, with an option of selling 390 million ed activity by collective investors, such as portfolios and its state-owned shares in top private bank HBL for $1.02 tier markets, which fetched demand of $1.6 billion.” The more depending on the response. A quarter were allo- funds. Trading declined with liquidity being restricted to billion, in what officials said is the country’s largest-ever Privatization Commission of Pakistan said in a statement cated for local investors with the rest to be sold interna- some swap operations and the lackluster atmosphere pre- equity offering. $1.02 billion of bids were accepted of the total $1.6 bil- tionally. Analyst Mohammad Sohail, chief of Topline vailed throughout the week, despite revelations of cash The government received $1.6 billion of offers for its lion of offers. Securities, lauded the approval of the deal, saying it profits by some companies. Some gains were posted on 41.5 percent in HBL during three days of book-building HBL, formerly known as Habib Bank Limited, was would bring much-needed foreign currency in the coun- Tuesday and Wednesday as a result of rising oil prices. at London, New York, Singapore and Dubai, the privati- part-privatized in 2004, with the Agha Khan Foundation try. “Of all the shares, 75 percent have been offered to Speculations targeted cheap chips, the report said, not- zation commission said. buying the bulk of the shares. The current offering is foreign investors and it would bring $746 million to add ing that liquidity, in the beginning of the week, rose to KD “The (cabinet) committee has approved the selling of Pakistan’s largest privatization deal since 2006, when the to the foreign exchange reserves,” he told AFP. 20 million. Investors’ positive sentiments contributed to whole lot of its shares at 168 rupees a share,” Minister for then government raised $712 million from selling its HBL, which opened in 1947, has 1,425 branches in bolstering the indices, however value of trades remained Privatization Mohammad Zubair said after the meeting. stake in Oil and Gas Development (OGDCL). Pakistan and an international network spread over 26 largely low, except for the swap transactions. “It was the largest-ever equity offering out of The government had planned to offer 250 million countries. —AFP The indices failed to interact with the amendments on the capital market law, imposing penalties on traders in unreal transactions. Nevertheless, the benchmark closed Does the US pay too high a cost in the TPP pact? in a bullish manner, unlike the two other key indices, the weighted index and Kuwait 15. The KSE closed the sessions with the price index rising NEW YORK: Free trade is an American 22 to 6,277 points, while the weighted index dropped by mantra. The Obama administration’s 1.8 points and Kuwait 15 by 8.15 points. USD is currently commitment to winning “fast-track” sta- traded at KD 0.300. —KUNA tus for its cherished Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is part of that tradition. But growing evidence shows that granting full trading privi- report leges to low-income countries on the Bayt.com weekly make is usually costly to the United States. Recovery after a The United States has been in lengthy negotiations with 11 nations around the bad job interview Pacific Rim, including Australia, Chile, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. After fter a job interview, many of us have had these years of talks, the partners now seem thoughts: “What was I thinking?” or “I really wish I close to an agreement. That is one rea- A hadn’t said that!” Whatever you may have said or son for the unusual congressional done, recovery after a job interview is always possible. In alliance of left-wing Democrats like this article, the career experts at Bayt.com - the Middle Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) with East’s leading job site - suggest a three-step plan to Tea Party Republicans like speed up recovery after a job interview gone wrong: Representative Walter Jones (R-N.C.) lined up against the trade initiative. Analyze what happened Policy-wonk Tea Party fellow travelers, Think about what went wrong during the job inter- including Representative Paul Ryan (R- view and see if you can figure out why it happened. Were Wisconsin) and Senator Ted Cruz (R- you too tired? Were you distracted by something else Texas), support the deal - as do many going on? Were you not prepared? Was it a panel inter- mainstream economists. view and too many questions were being asked at the Economists cite the great advantage same time? Remind yourself that everyone is fallible and of free trade as a basic doctrine of classi- that if you stumble or falter with a particularly difficult cal economics. If trading partners con- question, you can quickly recover. The secret is not to centrate on what they do best, the argu- make a big issue out of a wrong answer but to quickly ment goes, both partners end up better take stock of what went wrong and take remedial action. off. The United States debunked that Launch operation damage control theory in the 19th century. It sold com- Send your thank you letter and use it to launch your modities like iron and cotton to Europe recovery. Think of all the questions you couldn’t answer while building high tariff walls to protect well during the job interview and answer them better in its own “infant industries.” By the 1890s, PARIS: A demonstrator wearing glasses that read: “I Don’t Like Macron”, referring to French Economy Minister your thank you letter. For example: the United States had surpassed Britain “I have been thinking about your question [cite ques- in most advanced industries. It was an Emmanuel Macron, takes part in a demonstration march in Paris. —AP tion], and wanted to add this thought, [what you wish easy target, because London was dog- you had said in the job interview].” matically committed to pure free trade. is a clear break in 2000, however, the plies with all fair trade rules. other Western companies and then Correcting mistakes you’ve made during a job inter- Recent research helps distinguish year China joined the World Trade But China plays by different rules. Its reverse-engineering it. China’s state- view in your thank you letter is a great way to make you between trade and offshoring patterns Organization and began a concentrated, powerful manufacturing enterprises are owned businesses now market their rail appear in a good light. So, for example, if you called your that have the mutual benefits - and and catastrophic, drive on US product largely state-owned, and blessed with a systems throughout the world at prices interviewer by the wrong name, be sure to use his cor- those that don’t. When the trade or off- markets. host of subsidies, including Party-deter- about half that of Western vendors. That’s rect name in the thank you message. shoring partner is another high-income From 2000 through 2009, the United mined prices for financings, land pur- becoming standard procedure. Most country, US wages tend to increase. But States lost roughly 6 million factory jobs, chases, taxes and fuel. Worse than that, in computer deals in China require that the Develop a strategy for handling when its with low-income countries, US or about a third of the total in 2000. recent years, the Chinese government government gets a copy of the vendor’s this kind of situation wages decline, particularly for unskilled There has been a recent modest recovery, has been pressuring European and US source code, the key to the success of any Whatever the situation, try to develop a strategy to or medium-skilled workers. 850,000 manufacturing jobs added since companies to transfer proprietary tech- technology enterprise. better handle it if it occurs again. What could you have These wage effects are not just in 2010 - but too little for much satisfaction. nologies as a condition of winning major China is a great country, with extraor- done differently? How can you do better next time? manufacturing, but in the same job cate- China’s destructive brand of competi- contracts. A prime example may be the dinarily talented and industrious people. Think about it. Ask friends. Maybe even do some gories of other industries. Manufacturing tion is especially grating. Consider the partnership between the state-owned But the government bureaucracy has research. For example, if you did not answer a question generally has higher pay scales than example of Nucor Corp., one of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China been revealed as deeply corrupt, and well, write down the question. Perhaps you could do services. Yet as increased imports and world’s most efficient steelmakers. Nucor and a consortium of seven US aerospace often pays only lip-service to rules of the some research on what the answer should have been so offshoring put pressure on manufactur- uses only 0.4 hours of labor to make a ton companies, led by Boeing Company and road. A few decades ago when a US steel you can be well-prepared if the same question is asked ing jobs, there is a domino effect as dis- of steel, says Dan DiMicco, former chief General Electric, to build a jumbo jet company complained about foreign again. Or, perhaps you interviewed with a new kind of placed workers move into lower-paid executive, or about $8 to $10 in wages. It competitor. All the companies are con- dumping, one could assume they were employer, a different industry or larger (or smaller) than services. Wages shrink across the board. relies mostly on scrap steel for its raw tributing substantial proprietary tech- seeking protection from more advanced your previous company. Things can be quite different for The pressure for lower wages when material, while China uses iron ore, which nologies to China. GE’s avionics, one of its competitors. That is no longer the case, the same profession or job function in different indus- importing from low-income nations has is more expensive, and its shipping cost crown jewels, are a key part of the deal. especially with a company like Nucor. tries. So do some research into what the differences are a far greater effect than repercussions to the United States is about $40 a ton. Advanced avionics, however, are also of It’s high time that predatory competi- and how the other side, i.e. the new industry or other from offshoring. It is most striking when Even if Chinese labor were free, keen interest to the Chinese military. GE tors like China are treated with judicious company, works. China is the partner. For every 10 percent DiMicco maintains in his new book, insists it can prevent any technology doses of their own medicine. China is not 20 percent of companies in the Middle East find poor increase in Chinese imports, US wages “American Made: Why Making Things Will leakages to the military, and swears that included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, preparation to be the most common mistake jobseekers across the affected jobs fell by 6.6 per- Return Us to Greatness,” there is no way any evidence to the contrary means ter- but its rapid economic progress is a blue- make in an interview, as stated in the ‘Hiring Practices in cent. In almost all cases, the wage reduc- the Chinese steel producers could under- mination of the entire project. Sure. print for every aspiring developing the MENA’ poll, January 2012. A way to gather all the tions hit low-wage workers hardest, par- sell Nucor in its home market. Yet, over Beijing’s record here is not encourag- nation. Only when the United States is information you need would be by requesting a few ticularly non-high school graduates. much of the past year, low-cost Chinese ing. China now has the world’s largest prepared to ensure fair treatment for its informational interviews. Finally, make sure to have a US manufacturing employment steel has flooded U.S. markets, which, high-speed-rail industry, built in record own companies, should Washington offer look at the dos and don’ts of job interviews. Bayt.com reached its peak in the late 1970s, and DiMicco says, is clear evidence of illegal time - after buying equipment from free trade consideration to yet more bud- offers awellspring of articles and guides on its website. has been generally declining since. There “dumping.” Beijing, of course, says it com- Siemens, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and ding competitors. —Reuters

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Main players in Ukraine debt battle prepare to face off

LONDON: Three years after facing off descendants of Ukrainian immigrants in negotiator, Djelic heads the team advis- can seize, and no resources inside the said one person who holds Ukrainian over Greece’s debt workout, the two North America. ing Ukraine at Lazard. country with which to pay.” debt. “Other bondholders are talking, so giants of debt restructuring - Lazard and For a Ukrainian government salary a Djelic joined Lazard only last year but the question is, will they play ball or try to Blackstone - are again preparing to do tiny fraction of what she once earned, the firm, since advising Indonesia in the FRANKLIN TEMPLETON strong-arm the rest of us?” battle, one for Ukraine and the latter on Yaresko is said to work from 7:30 am to 1970s, has built a fearsome reputation in MICHAEL HASENSTAB - The fund behalf of its creditors. The aim of having midnight as part of her mission to put sovereign restructurings, most recently manager, known for pulling off big con- BLACKSTONE private investors take a $15.3 billion hit Ukraine’s finances on track. She says her forcing Greece’s creditors to take the 75 trarian bets in Hungary and Ireland, may MARTIN GUDGEON - Advising on their Ukrainian debt holdings as part private sector experience makes her sen- percent haircut. Djelic, who speaks six have met his match in Ukraine, where he Ukraine’s creditors is the latest in a series of a $40 billion international rescue pack- sitive to the creditors’ interests. languages and has an MBA from Harvard holds over a third of sovereign of high-profile roles Blackstone has land- age sounds like peanuts compared to Her message to investors has been Business School, has worked for Credit Eurobonds. Hasenstab has stayed silent ed in Europe since Gudgeon joined the Greece, where creditors took a 75 percent clear: first, the $15.3 billion target is “set Agricole and McKinsey, among others, on Ukraine, other than a video shot in firm as head of European Restructuring in haircut on 200 billion euros of debt. But in stone”, and second, Greece’s restructur- and in the early 1990s advised the Kiev last April, in which he said he was 2007. He is among the top global names Russia’s involvement this time is injecting ing experience proves Ukraine must cut Russian and Polish governments on pri- confident Ukraine would flourish over advising on how to deal with multi-bil- an extra frisson: accused of supporting its debt, rather than just extending bond vatizations. In 2012, he ran for president the next 5-10 years. lion dollar debt piles; assignments from an anti-Kiev insurgency, Moscow is also a maturities. of the European Bank for Reconstruction But with a big writedown on Ukraine his past include Italy’s Parmalat, Dubai prominent creditor potentially capable of and Development (EBRD), arguing that as looming, investors made net withdrawals World and UK bank Northern Rock. derailing the plan. RUSSIA a “transition citizen”, born in Serbia, raised of $2.24 billion from the $69 billion Interestingly, Gudgeon sat on the Another prominent player is Franklin SERGEI STORCHAK - Moscow has in France and educated in the United Global Bond fund last year, according to other side of the table in 2009 when Templeton, one of the world’s biggest rejected restructuring and says it will not States, he was ideally placed to lead the Lipper data. Most of the outflows hap- Blackstone acted for Ukraine after the asset managers, whose star investor, participate, arguing the $3 billion institution. pened in December. “By taking a large global crisis led to the default of state Michael Hasenstab, has staked over $6 Ukrainian Eurobond it holds must be Whatever his negotiating skills, share of the market of a small country, energy firm Naftogaz. Blackstone was billion of clients’ money - and his reputa- classed as bilateral rather than private observers reckon he has a strong hand. Templeton and Hasenstab became paid 1 million euros a month for this, tion - on Ukraine. Here are profiles of debt. Deputy Finance Minister Storchak, “Generally speaking, in sovereign debt hostage to their own investment policy,” with bodyguards for employees thrown some of the main players in the talks. who negotiated the repayment of $21.3 restructurings, debtors have a decisive one bondholder said. “I can’t see what in, the Financial Times reported at the billion to the Paris Club of creditor states advantage,” said Mark Walker, head of choice they have now. They can block time. Under Gudgeon, Blackstone won UKRAINE in 2006, has been arguing Moscow’s posi- sovereign advisory at Millstein and Co. in restructuring but if it becomes distressed the prize mandate of advising Greece’s NATALIA YARESKO - Ukraine’s US- tion. He was arrested in 2007 on embez- New York and a former senior advisor at debt, they may have to sell at a loss.” creditor committee in 2011, helping born finance minister, a former State zlement charges that were dropped for Lazard who co-led the recovery team for Templeton has also set up a creditors’ ensure that new notes swapped for old Department official and fund manager, lack of evidence. Greece in 2011-2012. committee, hiring Blackstone and law ones were under English law and effec- received Ukrainian citizenship only last “In Ukraine’s case, the creditors would firm Weil Gotshall to advise it. But its tively guaranteed by the European December when she took up the job. She LAZARD be hard pressed to recover payment supposedly high-handed methods have Financial Stability Facility. That made it speaks fluent Ukrainian, albeit with an BOZIDAR DJELIC - A former Serbian because the country likely doesn’t have irked some other creditors. hard for further cuts to be made to this old-fashioned accent common to finance minister and Belgrade’s EU entry any resources outside the country they “Franklin isn’t talking with anyone,” debt. —Reuters Fed rate hike outlook fails to dampen stock buyback zeal Buyback may lift earnings per share

NEW YORK: The seemingly insa- and it’s cheap to do.” earnings yield. On the other hand, in the previous forecast. A small tiable appetite of companies for The S&P 500 buyback index, companies in good credit stand- initial increase in the cost of fund- their own stock is unlikely to be which includes the top 100 stocks ing can now borrow money for ing “probably isn’t going to matter satisfied soon, even if the US with the highest buyback ratios in 2.9 percent on average. Given that much to a lot of businesses, Federal Reserve begins to hike the benchmark, has outperformed those rates, it may be cost-effi- especially if they are going to do it benchmark interest rates and the S&P 500 for seven years in a cient to issue debt to buy their for share buybacks,” said Brian shares get pricier. That would row. own shares for some time to Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist extend a pattern established in the With low expectations for first come. at Wells Fargo Funds Management last round of Fed tightening, quarter earnings just starting to Companies intensified both in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. according to a Reuters analysis of come in now, buybacks are an bond issuance and buyback activi- “But it could signal to companies historical data. Many market ana- effective and inexpensive way for ty as rates rose during the tighten- that they better start acting now.” lysts expect that higher borrowing companies to bolster their num- ing cycle that started in 2004. Companies do seem to be step- AJMER: An Indian farmer woman rides a loaded bullock cart homeward after costs won’t derail the buyback bers, Zemsky said. As the Fed Back then, as the effective federal ping ahead of the Fed, with invest- a day’s work in the field, on the outskirts of Ajmer, India. Keeping in mind boom that has been bolstering begins to raise short-term rates - funds rate rose from about 1 per- ment grade corporate bond the destruction of crops by unseasonal rainfall the past few weeks, Indian stocks. something now not expected cent in the first half of 2004 to an issuance up 87 percent in the first Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a 50 percent raise Buybacks may lift earnings per until September - companies that average of 3.21 percent in 2005, three months of this year to $345.6 in the compensation paid to farmers for crop damage. He also reduced the share of companies in the borrow money to buy their own 4.97 percent in 2006 and 5.26 per- billion, compared with $185 billion criteria of minimum damage to get compensation from 50 percent to 33 per- Standard & Poor’s 500 index by shares will likely have to pay cent in the first half of in 2007, in the first quarter of 2014, accord- cent of total crop. —AP between 1.5 and 2 percentage more. Still, even several rounds of S&P 500 buybacks rose from ing to data from the Securities points this year, according to esti- rate hikes may still leave borrow- $197.5 billion in 2004, to $349.2 Industry and Financial Markets mates from Voya Investment ing to buy back shares a prof- billion in 2005, $431.8 billion in Association. “It could play out that Management in New York. With itable strategy. 2006 and $589.1 billion in 2007. companies could continue to make Fitch switches outlook on earnings estimates now calling for In aggregate, S&P 500 compa- Today, the fed funds effective buybacks throughout a good 1.5 percent growth for all of 2015, nies would earn back almost 6 rate stands at 0.12 percent and chunk of the tightening cycle,” said Brazil’s rating to negative buybacks could make the differ- percent of their investment in Fed policymakers estimate it will Brian Reynolds, chief market strate- ence between positive and nega- repurchases in the following 12 be about 0.625 percent at the end gist at Rosenblatt Securities in New PARIS: Fitch Ratings lowered the outlook on tively implemented, could lead to a revival tive growth in S&P 500 EPS. months, as calculated by the of 2015, down from 1.125 percent York. —Reuters Brazil’s investment grade BBB rating to neg- in confidence and growth in 2016 and Companies have ramped up ative, warning that government efforts to beyond...” But it noted “downside risks” to its stock repurchases since the prac- turn around the economy risked getting effective implementation, warning “addi- tice bottomed for this cycle in derailed. tional domestic and external shocks could 2009. Buybacks reduce the num- “Brazil’s continued economic underper- undermine the pace and scope of the ber of stocks in circulation, thereby formance, increased macroeconomic imbal- adjustment process.” boosting prices and calculated ances, deterioration of fiscal accounts and a A $4-billion kickbacks scandal at state oil earnings per share. General material increase in government indebted- giant Petrobras has tarnished Brazil’s largest Electric Co said yesterday it plans ness are increasing downward pressure on company and President Dilma Rousseff’s to buy back as much as $50 billion the sovereign credit profile,” Fitch said in a party. of its stock, the second largest ever statement. The Brazilian economy, the Rousseff, who began her second term in after Apple’s $90 billion plan. GE world’s seventh-largest, stagnated with just office this year, has seen her approval rating shares rose about 9 percent to its 0.1 percent growth last year as the drag of plunge to 19 percent, and more than 1.5 highest since the financial crisis in rising inflation erased the effect of hosting million Brazilians took to the streets last afternoon trading on the New York the football World Cup in June and July and month to protest her government. Fitch said Stock Exchange. gearing up for the Rio Olympics next year. “the government could confront challenges In 2014, while the S&P 500 rose A recession of 1.0 percent is expected in progressing on its legislative agenda, to record highs, component com- this year. “Brazil’s three-year growth average which is important for it to meet its fiscal tar- panies spent $553 billion on share of only 1.5 percent, compared to the ‘BBB’ gets and restore broader confidence.” repurchases, according to S&P median of 3.2 percent, highlights the struc- Rival ratings agency Standard & Poor’s Dow Jones Indices data - a 16.3 tural nature of the under-performance,” said last month held its rating for Brazil at BBB-, percent increase from the previous Fitch. Of the BRICS group of emerging the lowest investment grade rating, instead year and four times as much as economies-Brazil, Russia, India, China and of downgrading it to junk, after the govern- they did in 2009. The buyback South Africa-Brazil posted the lowest ment convinced the agency is serious about spree has accelerated this year. growth for 2014. economic reforms. Moody’s has Brazil rated Pending and completed buybacks The government of President Dilma at Baa2, a similar level to Fitch, with the out- at all US-based traded companies Rousseff has launched an effort to turn the look negative but not on watch for an in the first quarter rose to $179.7 economy around, which Fitch said “if effec- immediate downgrade. —AFP billion compared with $124.2 bil- lion in the first quarter of 2014, up almost 45 percent, Thomson Reuters data show. “Corporate China March consumer management wants to do this trade,” said Paul Zemsky, chief WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund Managing (IMF) Director Christine Lagarde (right) inflation steady at 1.4% investment officer, Multi-Asset arrives to speak at the Atlantic Council in Washington. Lagarde looks ahead to the 2015 Strategies and Solutions at Voya IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings and discusses the state of the global economy and the chal- Investment Management. “It’s BEIJING: Chinese inflation held steady at “Although inflation is likely to remain being rewarded by the market, lenges and risks. —AP 1.4 percent in March, the government in positive territory, a further fall would said, leaving policymakers further room be consistent with our forecast that the for monetary stimulus as they try to PBoC will carry out additional policy eas- manage a broad slowdown in the ing this quarter partly in response to Regulators begin review of world’s second-biggest economy. The deflation fears,” he added, referring to consumer price index (CPI) reading from the central People’s Bank of China. the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) China’s gross domestic product (GDP) Shell’s Arctic drilling plan was the same as February, when it rose expanded 7.4 percent in 2014, the slow- from January’s more than five-year low est in 24 years. and slightly better than the median 1.3 Despite recognizing the need for ANCHORAGE, Alaska: The federal government undertaking, and Interior should not rush through its er in case of an accident. There would also be a flotilla percent forecast in a survey of 39 econo- slower expansion as they attempt to began the review process Friday on Royal Dutch review of the plan with abbreviated comment peri- of support vehicles. mists by Bloomberg News. retool the country’s economic model to Shell’s plans to continue a drilling program it halted in ods and short-cut environmental review. It must pre- The Polar Pioneer is currently on the way to Seattle Economists have previously make growth more sustainable over the 2012 in Arctic waters off Alaska’s northern shore. pare a full environmental impact statement, with for staging before possibly heading to the Arctic. The expressed concerns about the risk of long run, authorities have taken steps to Shell wants to restart its drilling program in the meaningful opportunities for the public to weigh in transport ship, the Blue Marlin, was boarded by deflation in China, especially after loosen monetary policy in a bid to Chukchi Sea, including drilling six wells in about 140 on this dangerous venture,” Erik Grafe, an attorney Greenpeace activists Monday about 750 miles north- January’s slump in consumer inflation to ensure the slowdown does not get out feet of water, located about 125 miles west of Barrow, with Earthjustice said in a statement. west of Hawaii, and the six people remain on board. 0.8 percent, the lowest since November of hand. the nation’s northernmost community. “The execu- John Callahan, a federal agency spokesman in A federal judge in Anchorage later Friday was 2009. Moderate inflation can be a boon Earlier this year the PBoC cut bench- tion of our plan remains contingent on achieving the Alaska, said the agency “can do a very thorough and scheduled to hear Shell’s request for an injunction to to consumption as it encourages con- mark interest rates for the second time in necessary permits, legal certainty and our own deter- robust job of analyzing this over the next 30 days.” remove the activists from the ship and to forbid fur- sumers to buy before prices go up, while three months, citing “historically low mination that we are prepared to explore safely and Shell in 2012 drilled pilot holes and dug mudline ther boardings. Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers, a falling prices encourage shoppers to inflation” and has also lowered the responsibly,” Shell spokeswoman Kelly op de Weegh cellars in both the Chukchi and the Beaufort seas. The Coast Guard spokeswoman based in Seattle, said ear- delay purchases and companies to put reserve requirement ratio (RRR), the said in an email to The Associated Press. “We continue company was not allowed to drill into oil-bearing ly Friday afternoon that they had not received a 96- off investment, both of which can hurt amount of money banks must keep on to work on securing the final permits needed to con- deposits because required response equipment was hour notice of arrival from the Blue Marlin. The growth. hand, to free up funds for lending. tinue exploration.” The Bureau of Ocean Energy not on hand. The company experienced problems agency would determine its course of action once it “Consumer price inflation held steady Nomura economists said they expect Management has 30 days to analyze Shell’s explo- that culminated with the drill vessel Kulluk running received that notice and know the ship’s port-of-call. in March but we expect a drop in food three more rate cuts and another three ration plan to determine if the company can move aground off an island near Kodiak as it was being The Department of Interior last month said it affirmed price inflation to pull it lower over the more RRR reductions this year. “Overall, forward. The public will have until April 20 to com- towed across the Gulf of Alaska. The company hasn’t corrections to an environmental analysis of a 2008 coming months,” Julian Evans-Pritchard, subdued inflationary pressures leave ment on environmental aspects and until May 1 to drilled in the US Arctic since. Arctic Ocean petroleum lease sale that brought in China economist at Capital Economics, more room for policy easing,” they said in comment on the overall revised plan, submitted by The revised plan calls for two ships, the Noble $2.7 billion for the federal government, paving the wrote in a reaction to the data. a note. —AFP the subsidiary, Shell Gulf of Mexico Inc. Discoverer and the Polar Pioneer, owned by way for the decision Friday to begin considering “The proposed drilling is a massive industrial Transocean Ltd, to drill and provide relief to each oth- Shell’s plan. —AP BUSINESS SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

KSE indices fluctuate amid varied interests

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last week with mixed performance. The Price Index closed at 6,277.82 points, up by 0.91 percent from the week before closing, the Weighted Index increased by 0.19 percent after closing at 425.62 points, whereas the KSX-15 Index closed at 1,020.11 points down by 0.17 percent. Furthermore, last week’s aver- age daily turnover increased by 15.18 percent, compared to the preceding week, reaching KD 15.47 million, whereas trading volume average was 193.19 million shares, record- ing an increase of 61.77 percent. The stock market indicators fluctuated last week among traders’ different interests, where the Price Index was able to compensate part of its previous weeks’ losses, supported by the purchasing activity and the quick speculations that con- trol the small-cap stocks performance, whilst the Weighted Index was able to record limited gains in light of the random purchasing operations executed on some large-cap stocks, meanwhile other large-cap stocks witnessed a fluctuated performance due to the profit collection operations, which caused it to decline and pushed the KSX-15 Index to end the week in the red zone. As far as the stock market performance during the daily sessions of last week; the first session of the week ended with variance to the three indices, whereas the Price Index dropped slightly affected by the selling operations executed on few small-cap stocks, whilst the random purchasing speculations executed on some small-cap stocks; however closing in 2014, while the weighted index decreased by 3.02 Sectors’ Activity operations executed on some large-cap stocks helped the the market was not able to continue its upward direction, percent, and the KSX-15 recorded 3.76 percent loss. The Financial Services sector dominated a total trade vol- Weighted and KSX-15 indices to end the session in the and soon returned to its fluctuated performance on ume of around 447.05 million shares changing hands during green zone. On the next session, the stock market three Thursday’s session, where the Price Index closed in the Sectors’ Indices last week, representing 46.28 percent of the total market indicators witnessed a varied performance once again, how- green zone, thus enhancing its weekly gains, whilst the prof- All of KSE’s sectors ended last week in the green zone trading volume. The Real Estate sector was second in terms ever with different roles, as the Price Index was able to real- it collection operations executed on some blue-chip stocks except for one sector. Last week’s highest gainer was the of trading volume as the sector’s traded shares were 25.35 ize some gain by the end of the session supported by the pushed the Weighted and KSX-15 indices to end the session Technology sector, achieving 6.16 percent growth rate as its percent of last week’s total trading volume, with a total of last minutes trading activity, compensating a part of its pre- in the red zone. index closed at 963.56 points. Whereas, in the second place, around 244.90 million shares. vious losses, while the selling pressures witnessed by few Moreover, the market cap reached KD 27.28 billion by the the Telecommunications sector’s index closed at 635.43 On the other hand, the Banks sector’s stocks were the large-cap and operational stocks negatively affected the end of last week, increasing by 0.12 percent compared to its points recording 1.91 percent increase. The Real Estate sec- highest traded in terms of value; with a turnover of around Weighted and KSX-15 indices, to push both to close in the level to the preceding week, where it reached KD 27.45 bil- tor came in third as its index achieved 1.72 percent growth, KD 25.04 million or 32.37 percent of last week’s total market red zone. lion. For the annual performance; the market cap of the list- ending the week at 1,031.29 points. The Banks sector was trading value. The Financial Services sector took the second Also, the three indicators were able to realize good ed companies declined by 2.52 percent from its value at the least growing as its index closed at 980.30 points with a place as the sector’s last week turnover was approx. KD growth on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s session, among 2014 year end, where it was KD 27.98 billion. 0.04 percent increase. On the other hand, the Consumer 19.59 million representing 25.32 percent of the total market active purchasing operations concentrated on the large-cap For the annual performance, the price index ended last Goods sector was last week’s only loser as its index declined trading value.—Prepared by the Studies & Research stocks, especially in the Banks sector, in addition to the quick week recording 3.95 percent annual loss compared to its by 2.93 percent to end the week’s activity at 1,173.64 points. Department Bayan Investment Co.

World stocks Gold up, but set reach milestones for weekly fall NEW YORK/LONDON: Gold rose on Friday as chart gold’s 100-day moving average at $1,211.69, just NEW YORK: World equity markets tested record highs ing the 20,000-point mark. Buoyed by gains in Asia and levels were broken, but was still heading for its first above the session high. on Friday on hopes of more stimulus from top central the renewed drop in the euro, the pan-European weekly fall in four weeks, pressured by a stronger Gold on Friday shrugged off the impact of a banks, while the dollar strengthened on favorable gov- FTSEurofirst 300 share index reached a 15-year high of dollar and renewed expectations for a US rate hike stronger dollar and world equity markets, which ernment debt yields compared to those of most other over 1,640 as its ninth week of rises in the last 10 took it this year. Spot gold was up 1 percent at $1,206.46 an tested record highs. But the longer-term outlook is developed countries. to its highest since 2000. Germany’s DAX also scored a ounce by 2:23 p.m. EDT (1823 GMT). Flat initially, it still bearish, traders said, and prices had surrendered Wall Street scored solid gains after US conglomerate record high. gained momentum after a break of technical resist- gains after Federal Reserve officials suggested a General Electric Co said it plans to sell assets and buy The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in ance at $1,196 that triggered automatic buy orders. June rate hike could still be in play. back up to $50 billion of its stock. This propelled GE 45 nations, rose 0.4 percent to 435.72, a shade below its “This move is coming during a week when we Investors tend to shun gold, which does not pay shares to their highest since September 2008, ending up record high. Subdued Chinese inflation readings fuelled didn’t really have any gold-positive news but ...the interest, when market expectations point to US 10.8 percent at $28.51 in heavy volume. talk of additional stimulus from Beijing, while another way gold is putting up a fight at the moment is interest rates rising. Gold could drop to a five-year Earlier, Japan’s Nikkei index rose above 20,000 points slip in US import prices slipped in March, supporting the potentially giving some confidence to the market,” low of $1,100 this year due to the relative health of for the first time in 15 years while top European shares case for the Federal Reserve to hold off on raising inter- Saxo Bank senior manager Ole Hansen said. the US economy compared to Europe and emerging advanced to their highest since 2000. Oil prices rose on est rates until the third quarter. “But to make headwinds above the resistance markets, GFMS analysts at Thomson Reuters said. lowered expectations of an Iran nuclear deal that would Ten-year US Treasuries rose 1/32 in price, dropping area around $1,225 we need to see some real buy- Gold buying in Asia was slow this week as firmer allow more Iranian oil into the market. the yield to 1.953 percent, reducing its weekly rise to 11 ing coming in.” Bullion was still down around 0.3 spot prices turned off buyers, especially in China, Gold rose on the day but snapped a three-week win- basis points, the biggest in five weeks. The dollar was percent for the week, however, having pulled back and a potentially weak monsoon threatened ning streak on a stronger dollar. “We are in a honeymoon heading for its best week since 2011 against a basket of from Monday’s seven-week high of $1,224.10, demand in India. period for risk assets, and will be for another quarter,” other top currencies as the euro limped to its worst since reached after last week’s weak US employment Premiums for physical gold at the Shanghai said Sandra Crowl, an investment committee member at 2011 and sterling slumped to a five-year low after poor report. Gold Exchange stood at a modest $1-$2 an ounce Paris-based asset managers Carmignac Gestion. UK industrial production data. US gold for June delivery settled up 0.9 percent over the global spot benchmark on Friday. Spot sil- The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 98.92 An index that measures the greenback against the at $1,204.60 an ounce. “The 100-day moving aver- ver rose 1.7 percent to $16.39 an ounce, while points, or 0.55 percent, to 18,057.65, the S&P 500 ended euro, yen and other major currencies was up 0.2 percent up 10.88 points, or 0.52 percent, to 2,102.06 and the at 99.361, marking a weekly increase of 2.92 percent. age should serve as some upside resistance,” said platinum gained 1.4 percent to $1,170.50 an Nasdaq Composite finished 21.41 points, or 0.43 per- In the oil market, US oil futures settled up 1.67 per- Matt Bradbard, director at RCM Alternatives, bou- ounce and palladium was up 2.1 percent at cent, higher at 4,995.98. cent at $51.64 a barrel while Brent crude settled up 2.30 tique advisory firm in Chicago, referring to spot $775.95 an ounce. — Reuters Tokyo’s Nikkei closed down 0.2 percent after breach- percent at $57.87. — Reuters BUSINESS SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 Individual investors still hold the key at KSE AL-SHALL WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Clearing Company issued its report titled “Trading Volume According to Nationality” for the period of 01/01/2015 to 31/03/2015, which was pub- lished on Kuwait Stock Exchange’s (KSE) official website. The report indicated that individual investors are still the prevailing group though their share is declining, and captured 48.8 percent of total value of sold shares (55 percent for the first quarter 2014) and 46.6 percent of total value of purchased shares (50.9 percent for the same period 2014). Individual investors sold shares worth KD 657.703 million and purchased shares worth KD 627.865 million, with a net trading, more selling, by KD 29.838 million. Corporations and companies sector captured 28.3 percent of total value of purchased shares (24.9 percent for the same period 2014) and 27.2 percent of total val- ue of sold shares (18 percent for the same period 2014). slightly from the previous period: 86.5 percent for within the sample was 17-companies, which captured revenues. Therefore, received oil revenues during the The sector purchased shares worth KD 381.988 million Kuwaitis, 10 percent for traders from other nationalities about 34.4 percent of total market trading value, about first eleven months of the current fiscal year were less and sold shares worth KD 366.628 million with a net and 3.5 percent for GCC traders versus 87.2 percent for KD 457.2 million, while their market value capitalization by about KD -5.793 billion, or about -21.5 percent below trading, purchasing, by KD 15.359 million. Kuwaitis, 9.4 percent for other nationalities and 3.4 per- scored about 4.3 percent of total value of market com- its counterpart value during the same period of last fis- The third contributor to market liquidity is the cent for GCC traders as at the end of first quarter 2014. panies. Figures indicate a noticeable drop in the trend cal year. An amount of KD 2.008 billion was collected clients’ accounts sector (portfolios) which captured 15.9 This means Kuwait stock exchange remained domestic towards speculation during the quarter by a reduced from non-oil revenues during the same period, at a percent of total value of sold shares (19.1 percent for though with more trading by foreign investors and number of their liquid companies vis-à-vis 20 specula- monthly average of about KD 182.569 million, while the the same period 2014) and 15 percent of total value of investors from outside the GCC than from the GCC with tive companies in the end of the first quarter of 2014, non-oil revenues estimated for the entire current fiscal purchased shares (15.1 percent for the same period trading prevalence to individuals. which captured 48.8 percent of total market liquidity. year were about KD 1.263 billion. This means the real- 2014). The sector sold shares worth KD 213.685 million Number of active trading accounts between the end The index of the share turnover rate may provide us ized amount will be more for the entire fiscal year by and purchased shares worth KD 202.358 million, thus of December 2014 and the end of March 2015 increased with a different angle to look at the sharpness of that about KD 927.5 million than the estimate. making its net trading, selling, by KD 11.327 million. by 40.5 percent (compared with a drop by -34.1 percent speculation as it measures the percentage of the com- Expenditures allocations for the current fiscal year The last contributor to liquidity is the investment between the end of December 2013 and the end of pany trading value ratio divided by its market capitaliza- were estimated at about KD 23.212 billion, of which an funds sector which captured 10.1 percent of total value March 2014). Number of active trading accounts in the tion value. While the turnover of all market companies amount of KD 13.273 billion was actually spent - of purchased shares (9.1 percent for the same period end of first quarter 2015 scored about 85,670 accounts, continued weak at about 4.7 percent (18.8 percent on according to the bulletin- until 28/02/2015, a monthly 2014) and 8.2 percent of total value of sold shares (7.9 or by 24.2 percent of total accounts, compared with annual basis) and weak within the sample for the average of spending by KD 1.207 billion. We, however, percent for the same period 2014). The sector pur- 88,213 accounts in the end of first quarter 2014, or by 30-companies with the highest in liquidity by about 5.4 recommend not to rely on this figure because there are chased shares worth KD 135.836 million and sold shares 26.9 percent of total accounts, and decreased by -2.9 percent (21.6 percent on annual basis), it scored about expenses which have become due but have not been worth KD 110.030 million making its net trading, more percent between the end of March 2014 and the end of 37.6 percent for the 17-companies (150.4 percent on actually spent. In addition, spending will be higher purchasing, by KD 25.806 million. March 2015. annual basis). It scored about 390.4 percent for the when settlements in the last month of the fiscal year KSE continues to be a domestic stock exchange with highest company, 354.5 percent for the second highest and consequently in the final account. Although the Kuwaiti traders forming the biggest trading group by KSE liquidity features and 291.7 percent for the third highest. Despite their bulletin concludes that the budget surplus in the end of selling shares worth KD 1.172 billion, capturing 87 per- Market liquidity during the first quarter of 2015 (60 high rise, if calculated on annual basis, they remain low- the first eleven months of the current fiscal year scored cent of total value of sold shares (90.1 percent for the working days) achieved a daily trading average value by er than the historical turnover rate of this sample. about KD 9.930 billion, we publish it without recom- same period 2014), and purchased shares worth KD KD 22.2 million, less by 31.4 percent compared with the mending its endorsement as we believe that the actual 1.161 billion capturing 86.1 percent of total value of average daily trading value for the first quarter 2014. It Financial administration accounts surplus figure of the budget will be less than the pub- purchased shares (84.2 percent for the same period dropped by 11.6 percent compared with the average In its monthly follow-up report for the state’s finan- lished figures when the final account is issued. 2014). As such, their net trading, the only one selling, daily trading value for 2014. The market added liquidity cial accounts (as published on its website) until scored KD 11.469 million. by KD 367 million bringing the total of liquidity during February 2015, the Ministry of Finance indicates a con- The western-Iranian nuke agreement Other investors’ share, out of total value of purchased the quarter to KD 1.329 billion. The price index lost tinued rise in revenues. Until 28/02/2015, ie eleven Some are afraid that the Western-Iranian nuclear shares, scored 10.1 percent (11.7 percent for the same about 3.9 percent during the quarter compared with months of the current fiscal year 2014/2015, total col- agreement will increase the oil production surplus period 2014). They purchased what is worth KD 136.674 the closing index on the end of December 2014; like- lected revenues amounted to approximately KD 23.203 which will weaken an already weak oil market, whose million while value of their sold shares scored KD wise, the weighted index lost about 2.7 percent while billion, higher by 15.6 percent than the total estimat- prices lost nearly half of their value in half a year. It is a 132.057 million, or by 9.8 percent of total value of sold Kuwait 15 index lost 3.6 percent in the same period. If ed revenues for the entire current fiscal year at approxi- valid and justifiable concern, that hasn’t been exagger- shares, (7.1 percent for the same period 2014). Thus, we compare the performance of these indexes with the mately KD 20.069 billion, a noticeable decline by -19.8 ated. Iran used to produce about 4.2 million barrels per their net trading, purchasing, scored KD 4.617 million. first quarter of 2014, we find that they lost about (17 percent below the total received revenues during the day until 2011, and its production decreased to about GCC investors’ share out of total value of purchased percent, 11.6 percent, and 13.1 percent) respectively. same period of last fiscal year 2013/2014 in the amount 3.2 million barrels per day in 2014, according to the US shares formed 3.8 percent (4.1 percent for the same Adopting the same measurement tool, i.e. following of KD 28.930 billion. Energy Information Administration. And because Iran’s period 2014), worth KD 50.552 million, while percent- up the share of the top 30 companies from the trading In details, the bulletin estimates actual oil revenues consumption is much lower than its production -about age of their sold shares scored 3.2 percent (2.7 percent value, we note that those companies captured 75.1 per- until 28/02/2015 by about KD 21.194 billion, higher by 1.9 million barrels a day- any increase in production will for the same period 2014), worth KD 43.700 million. cent, i.e. KD 999 million from market liquidity. They rep- 12.7 percent than the estimated oil revenues for the go to exports, i.e. adding about one million barrels per Their net trading was, more purchasing, by KD 6.852 resented about 64.3 percent of its total market capital- entire current fiscal year in the amount of about KD day to the overall supply in the oil market, which is cur- million. ization value. The number of speculative companies 18.806 billion, or about 91.3 percent of total received rently saturated by a surplus of around 2 million barrels Relative distribution among nationalities changed per day. However, it is assumed that the pressing psychologi- cal impact on oil prices will only be for a short period. And even if doesn’t lead to price reductions, it should delay prices from rising from their current levels, which is around $55 per barrel. In reality, the agreement will be effective only after 3 months and the expected increase, which will not exceed one million barrels per day, will come within more than one year during which many variables will be factored in if weak oil prices continue. During that relatively long period, OPEC should seek to reach a settlement among its members to include Iran, Iraq and Libya; the conven- tional oil producing competitors. This pressure will look to target the elimination of the production of uncon- ventional oil, or oil that is difficult to extract. But the war of conventional producers will be very costly and the conventional producers agreement is inevitable, with or without a nuclear agreement. The Western-Iranian agreement should be wel- comed in the medium-to-long run as the opportunity cost of a failed agreement will have worse effects on all the regional countries. The continued sanctions on some 80 million Iranians, which is the least impact case scenario, simply means higher unemployment and higher inflation and more suffering for the vast majority of the people in a country where oil income has fallen from $ 118 billion for the fiscal year 2011-2012 to around $ 56 billion for the fiscal year 2013-2014. The country was hit once again during the last quarter of 2014 by the big drop in oil prices, which could result in possible serious political and social repercussions. The worst case scenario is the use of force to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities, which will not be a one sided affair. In either case, the damage will affect all neighboring coun- tries, either directly or by proxy. In contrast, the agree- ment is a prelude that confirms that negotiations and the strive to peaceful solutions is the safe approach and gives hope for the future involvement of regional coun- tries in the settlement of disputes and conflicts that have sprouted in every corner of the region, which derive their fuel from the most stupid sectarian exploitation. Then, when opting for peace, oil revenues which are now scarce, may be allocated to rebuilding and upgrading rather than being consumed in wars. Who knows, it may even increase compatibility and strengthen ties with neighboring countries in attempts to reach agreements that support the stability of the oil market conditions. For this talk to be useful, the US. Energy Information Administration (EIA), expects OPEC, without Iran, to lose in 2015 about 48 percent of their oil revenues, about $380 billion, down from $730 billion in 2014 and some $ 824 billion in 2013. Losing almost half of the revenues and wasting the rest to fund internal and external con- flicts and wars that leads to an environment that pro- motes permanent instability within each State and within its regional surroundings. The future of prudent and decent countries is created by logical decision mak- ing processes rather that emotional instincts.

Weekly performance of KSE The performance of Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) for the last week was more active, where all indexes showed an increase, the traded value index, the traded volume index, the transactions index, and the general index showed an increase, AlShall Index (value index) closed at 422 points at the closing of last Thursday, showing a increase of 0.7 points or about 0.2 percent compared to the end of the previous week, while it decreased by 22 points or about 5 percent compared to the end of 2014. BUSINESS SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

AUB appoints Richard Ooredoo launches Galaxy S6, Groves as CEO Kuwait Galaxy S6 Edge with Shamel KUWAIT: Following approval from that he held the CEO position at HSBC Central Bank, Ahli United Bank Middle East Ltd, Oman. KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait, a member of the equipped with an incredibly vivid, bright and The world’s first 14nm mobile processor with 64- announced the appointment of Groves also attended an Advanced international Ooredoo Group, announced yes- fast front and rear camera. The F1.9 lenses and bit platform, new LPDDR4 memory system and Richard Groves as Chief Executive Program at terday that the all-new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 high resolution sensors on both front (5MP) and UFS 2.0 flash memory provides higher perform- Executive Officer (CEO) the Kellogg School of Edge are available in all its stores across Kuwait. rear (16MP) cameras provide the most superior ance and enhanced memory speed with lower Kuwait effective April Management, North The two devices are available with the all-inclu- image quality in a smartphone, even in the dark. power consumption. Moreover, the world’s first 12, 2015. This appoint- Western University, sive post-paid Shamel plans, which include a In addition, Auto Real-time High Dynamic Range mobile 1440P/VP9 hardware based decoder ment is consistent with Illinois. On this occasion, variety of benefits like discounts on international (HDR), Smart Optical Image Stabilization enables users to enjoy high resolution streaming the Bank’s policy of hir- Ahli United Bank issued minutes, free roaming packs, complimentary (OIS)and IR Detect White Balance provide video while also using less power. In addition, ing distinguished pro- a press release welcom- devices, internet sharing, and minute carryover. advanced light sensitivities and crisp camera the 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen fessionals to preserve ing Mr Groves appoint- Customers can enjoy surfing the web using solutions. Furthermore, a new “Quick Launch” offers users the highest pixel density of 577ppi. the Bank’s solid adminis- ment. The press release Ooredoo’s blazing-fast 4G+ internet. feature give users fast, direct access to the cam- Enhanced outdoor visibility with a brighter dis- trative structure and its stated: “Mr Groves era from any screen in just 0.7 seconds* by sim- play (600cd/mm) lets consumers experience strong corporate foun- appointment as the Beauty meets purpose ply double clicking the home key button. These content without compromise - anywhere, at any dation. Bank’s CEO Kuwait rep- Carefully crafted from metal and glass, the time. Groves enjoys an resents a significant Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge blend purposeful design with powerful features. The Galaxy S6 Enhanced Security extensive professional push towards achieving edge, particularly, shows unique and outstand- The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are built record. Since graduating the Bank’s strategic ing beauty while also providing a solid grip and on the upgraded Samsung KNOX, end-to-end from the University of goals and will reinforce an immersive viewing experience with the advanced camera functions enable users to cap- secure mobile platform, offering defence-grade Hull, UK in 1978 with BA (Hons) in the Bank’s distinguished position as a world’s first curved display on both sides. Its ture their most precious and personal moments features for real-time protection from potential Economics and Social History, Groves leading bank in the region.” glass body, made from the toughest glass to in uncompromising quality, however and wher- malicious attacks. Both of these new devices are has acquired extensive financial and The Bank added: “We welcome Mr date, Corning(r) Gorilla Glass(r) 4, is available in ever they want. also ready for immediate enterprise adoption, banking experience in the Middle Groves and are very confident that an array of colourful jewel tones, including with market leading MDMs and KNOX enhance- East, Europe and Asia. Groves’ last through his distinguished and suc- White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Super Charging and Cord Free ments enabled at launch to simplify and position was the Chief Executive cessful professional expertise, he will Topaz and Green Emerald, which elicit a unique With fully embedded WPC and PMA certified improve mobile device management. Officer of HSBC, Greece. He also play a pivotal role in augmenting the visual texture as it reflects natural light. This wireless charging technology, the Galaxy S6 and Additionally, the Find My Mobile feature secures served as the Managing Director of success of Ahli United Bank and its timeless design required the first-of-its-kind Galaxy S6 edge are setting a new industry stan- lost devices and protects personal information the Saudi British Bank (SAAB). Before management team.” glass crafting technology and unmatched quali- dard for universal wireless charging. The devices through a number of services, including the all ty control, setting the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 work with any wireless pad available in the mar- new remotely controlled “Reactivation lock.” edge apart from every other mobile device on ket that supports WPC and PMA standards. They With an enhanced touch-type fingerprint scan- the market. The premium device aesthetics also sport incredibly fast wired charging - 1.5 ner, it also provides quick authentication and Obama zings Latin America deliver true value and are complemented by a times faster than the Galaxy S5 - providing saves encrypted data in secure device storage. totally new and lighter interface that greatly about 4 hours of usage after only 10 minutes of over economic visions enhances usability and functionality. A refined charging. Available with Shamel and fully optimized user experience simplifies Both devices are available together exclusive- PANAMA CITY: US President Barack didn’t work, some things that did, everyone applications and offers features and settings in a Cutting-Edge Core Technology ly with the Shamel 58 plan, which includes Obama zinged Latin American leaders who from around the region in the hemisphere I more intuitive way. The thin (6.8 mm/7.0mm edge) and light- unlimited local minutes, LTE internet, discounts have not moved beyond the economic think has a very practical solution, or a weight (138g /132g edge) Galaxy S6 and Galaxy on international calls, and free roaming packs. dogma that defined the Cold War era, in practical orientation. “Maybe not every- Vivid Images with a Fast, Bright Camera S6 Edge integrate the most advanced, cutting- The plan also includes priority service on the remarks to business leaders Friday. body, but almost everybody,” he added The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are edge, Samsung core technology available today. network and Ooredoo’s call centre. Speaking to captains of industry from with a grin that drew laughs from the audi- across the Americas, Obama pressed for ence. pragmatic solutions to the long-running While much of Latin America has dialectic over state versus business-led eco- ditched Communist or populist economic nomic development. policies, the United States still comes into “It used to be viewed as either you had a conflict with countries like Bolivia, Cuba, government statist economic model or you Nicaragua and Venezuela along ideologi- have a complete free market,” he said. “By cal fault lines that have existed for virtue of wisdom, and some things that decades. — AFP S&P downgrades Ukraine credit rating by one notch PARIS: Ratings firm Standard & Poor’s cut billion, four-year financial rescue envi- Ukraine’s credit rating by one notch Friday sioned by the International Monetary Fund. due to its intentions to restructure its for- The Fund has approved a $17.5 billion loan eign debt. “We would classify... restructur- to Ukraine as part of the package in ing of Ukraine’s foreign currency debt as exchange for the government’s successful tantamount to default,” the agency said. implementation of economic, budget and “We are lowering our long-term foreign monetary reforms. But, the IMF has currency ratings on Ukraine to CC from warned, the breakdown of a fragile cease- CCC-” with the outlook negative. fire with pro-Russia rebels in the country’s The Ukrainian government has begun east, the failure to reschedule its debt with negotiations with creditors for $15 billion private lenders, or domestic political issues (14 billion euros) in debt relief, part of a $40 could all undermine the plan. —AFP Hong Kong defends US dollar peg as stocks surge

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s de facto central Investors north of the border are seek- bank intervened in forex markets for the ing out relatively cheap stocks after a year- first time in eight months to protect its cur- long rally in Shanghai of about 90 percent rency’s peg to the US dollar as a massive that has been fuelled by hopes for new surge in the city’s stock market drives up economic stimulus measures. HARARE: Workers holding placards walk past a vendor during a workers demonstration led by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) demand for the local unit. The Hong Kong The Hong Kong dollar moves in a nar- in Harare yesterday.—AFP Monetary Authority (HKMA) said it sold row band against the greenback and when HK$3.1 billion ($400 million) on Thursday at the HK$7.75 mark is reached the HKMA Zimbabwe trade union marches to demand jobs HK$7.75 a dollar in a bid to weaken the cur- steps in. The authority intervened 24 times rency. The last time it was forced into such to defend the 32-year-old peg in July and HARARE: Around 200 hundred people from “we haven’t seen any single job that has been public revenue, government is still battling to a move was in August. August last year, Hong Kong’s Standard Zimbabwe’s main trade union yesterday created”. “We want a government that pay many of its workers and often delays pay- “Demand for the Hong Kong dollar newspaper said. During that time it inject- increased alongside the rise in the stock ed a total of $9.7 billion into the financial marched to government offices in Harare to responds to the people’s needs, nothing else,” ing salaries. Mugabe, 91, was re-elected in market recently,” HKMA said, according to system, according to data compiled by demand that President Robert Mugabe fix the Nkiwane said in the capital Harare. The work- July 2013, promising to revive the moribund Bloomberg. The monetary authority added Bloomberg. Analysts said that HKMA would ailing economy and fulfil an election promise ers want the government to do away with a economy, hit by more than a decade of politi- that it would continue to closely monitor likely have to step in again if capital contin- to create over two million jobs. proposed pay cut and also job losses. “Wages cal instability. “market developments”. The city’s equities ues to flow in to Hong Kong. “The Hong Workers belonging to the Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe are averaging $246 a month for The country’s finance ministry in market surged more than six percent over Kong dollar will trade near the strong end Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) also protest- most workers while the poverty datum line is November projected economic growth of 3.2 Wednesday and Thursday as mainland of the trading range in the near term,” Kenix ed against proposed salary and job cuts for above $500 and there is no sanity in propos- percent in 2015, up from 3.1 percent last investors use a new link-up program with Lai, a Hong Kong-based currency strategist civil servants. Addressing the workers, ZCTU ing to cut such earnings,” Nkiwane said. year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Shanghai to pile into the market. Turnover at Bank of East Asia Ltd, said. leader George Nkiwane said Mugabe’s ZANU- The union held similar demonstrations in has said Zimbabwe faces a “difficult” eco- on both days hit smashed previous record “It isn’t due to speculation on the peg PF government must fulfil its election prom- five cities across the country. Despite a bloat- nomic outlook this year as it battles to clear highs. but massive capital inflows.” —AFP ise to create over two million jobs because ed public wage bill that eats up 70 percent of arrears with international lenders. — AFP

Bumper-to-Bumper participates in the ‘Kuwait Gifts Exhibition’

KUWAIT: Bumper-to-Bumper (BTB) participated effective throughout the duration of the event, vice shop that specialized in replacing and in the country, with more than 150,000 vehicles equipment and analyzing tools to produce a in the “Kuwait Gifts Exhibition” at the Kuwait where the service crew gave a detailed presen- repairing exhaust systems. Five years later, in serviced each year, in one of 150 service plat- highly detailed report and an accurate estimate International Fair Ground in Mishref, which took tation on the services that the center offers 1985, the brand BTB was created as a unique forms in 8 service centers throughout the coun- of total cost of repair. To top it off, BTB service place from the 23 of March until April 4, 2015, as which include all car makes. concept in the Kuwaiti market. Today, BTB’s clear try, BTB provides customers with total conven- centers offer genuine spare parts for all car part of its continuous strive to effectively sustain Also at the exhibition,(BTB) offered visitors an mission is to exceed expectations by offering ience and peace of mind, dealing with all makes models, as well as warranties for parts and labor. its relationship with its customers by participat- awareness brochure highlighting the various the best in car maintenance and spare-parts and models of cars. At BTB, the customer comes BTB service centers also offer easy finance solu- ing in different exhibitions and occasions, and services to all car makes and included a special services, for both individual customers and cor- first and each center is designed with the cus- tions such as installments and other payment by offering the best promotions and services 10 percent discount that enabled anyone carry- porate owners. But what makes BTB truly stand tomer’s comfort in mind, including free wireless plans. possible. ing it to redeem it toward his bill at any branch out is the highly-trained crew of technicians and access, a spacious lounge area, a cafÈ, a play- BTB service centers are strategically located The “Kuwait Gifts Exhibition” was chosen of BTB service centers in Kuwait. The crew also professionals, who collectively provide an room and much more. throughout Kuwait including Sharq, Fahaheel, because it is considered one of the leading sea- distributed free sunshades that help protect the unprecedented level of support through state- Indeed, choosing a BTB service center means Shuwaikh and Jahra, and are also integrated in sonal fairs that cater to all segments of society. car from the summer heat. of-the-art equipment and auto maintenance turning over your car to a crew of specialized Alfa Petrol Stations in Shaab, Agaila, Shuwaikh Therefore, the participation of BTB was very Founded in 1980, BTB started as quick-ser- knowledge. As one of the strongest local brands technicians who operate the most advanced and South Surra. technology SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 US military worries about losing hi-tech edge

WASHINGTON: The US military is in danger of losing The challenge stemmed from the nature of new sea for decades, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert development and attracting talented workers to its technological advantage unless it invests in technologies such as drones or micro-computing, Work told a press conference. oversee weapons programs. research and finds ways to build innovative weapons which are much more accessible and available to “So we’re going to have to be able to integrate “But at the end of the day, the fundamental driver much faster, top officials said. other countries than in the past, officials said. commercial technology faster, absolutely,” he said. on how fast we can modernize is how much money The Pentagon unveiled an initiative to streamline Officials this week described a future battlefield in The reform initiative called for scaling back we spend and on the quality of the people out there its bureaucracy and tap into technological break- which potential adversaries could counter America’s bureaucratic rules, attracting technically-savvy work- doing the work . . .,” he said. And if the government throughs in the private sector amid growing anxiety traditional advantages in air or sea power. ers to oversee programs and designing weapons so failed to adequately fund research and development, that American forces’ longtime hi-tech edge is slip- US commanders are already worried about that technological advances can be quickly added, “you will not have a future weapons system.” ping away. The measures reflected “an overriding sophisticated air defenses and anti-ship missiles. But according to Kendall. Potential automatic budget cuts, which Congress concern that our technological superiority is at risk,” officials said other countries are devoting efforts to That will mean building more “modular” or plug- has imposed on the entire federal budget, could Frank Kendall, the Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer, creating precision-guided rockets and artillery that and-play systems that are ready to accept new ele- severely undermine vital research and the time lost wrote in a report. could possibly target biometric signatures, massive ments, including new sensors or other improved carried its own cost, Kendall said. “Potential adversaries are challenging the US lead cyber warfare and systems that link soldiers with vari- equipment, he said. In the meantime, adversaries were investing in in conventional military capability in ways not seen ous robotic weaponry. Although the reform initiative will help, Kendall new weapons. “Time is not recoverable. And if I don’t since the Cold War,” wrote Kendall, who has dubbed Gone are the days when a single innovation could said the key to maintaining the US military’s domi- do research, I have to do it later and take the time to the initiative “Better Buying Power 3.0.” allow the US force to be dominant in the skies or at nance was spending more money on research and do it,” he said. — AFP

Review: Many choices and indecision with Apple Watch

NEW YORK: Of the 13 Apple Watch models I models with a synthetic-rubber sports band tried over two sessions, the one I liked most and a stainless steel link bracelet. Bands are cost $15,000. easily interchangeable by pressing a release button, and some are sold separately. I can Oops - where’s my raise? use the sports band for running and a classic Both sessions at the Apple store began buckle for regular wear. Likewise, individual with indecision: What size do I want? Which links on the bracelet can be removed without band do I prefer? I didn’t have good answers special tools. But the try-on visits aren’t set up as my Apple Watch try-on visits started - at for that. Nor are they set up for lefties; every- first modestly, with models that cost about thing will appear upside down in the watches’ the same as an iPhone. demonstration mode. You can change that - The try-on session typically begins with once you buy it. making an appointment online. If you’re look- I returned several hours later to meet with ing for a luxury “Edition” made of 18-karat an Edition specialist. I wasn’t feted with gold alloy, you specify that. Only some stores chocolate and champagne, but I did get a offer those, including the one I visited on more personalized experience. You’re taken New York’s Upper West Side. I bypassed the to a private room in some stores, but mine appointments because Apple’s media reps in didn’t have one, so luxury appointments are Cupertino, California, had arranged my ses- done on the main floor, to the side. sions. Stores will try to accommodate walk- As the specialist assisted me, another ins, but appointments are encouraged. employee went into a backroom to bring out As someone who can’t decide what to eat specific models on request - in nice boxes for lunch, I expected to be told which watch I that give the watch a luxury feel, while dou- wanted. Sensing my indecision, the employ- bling as a charger (there’s a charging port in ees in both cases picked one just to get start- the back). The process wasn’t as quick as I ed.I began with a smaller version of the stain- expected, but what’s the rush when you’re less steel case, with a brown leather band ready to spend $10,000 to $17,000? called Modern Buckle ($749). The band looks I tried one with a blue classic leather buck- like a leather strap you buckle, but has mag- le ($15,000) and another with a white sports TOKYO: In this Saturday, Mach 14, 2015 photo, a high fence blocks the view of people enjoy watching a Sri Lankan Airlines’ plane landing at the Narita netic clasps. It felt loose, even at the tightest band ($12,000). The synthetic-rubber sports International Airport from Shinonomenooka Park in Narita, east of Tokyo. The airport is surrounded by two fences, each 20 feet high with opaque met- setting. I was told not every band is going to band looked out of place on a case made of al wiring. There is an 1,100 person police force and alarms. The cost: About $3,000 a meter to build. — AP fit every wrist. gold alloy, but the gold clasp matches. I then tried a large stainless steel case with Likewise, the metal on the buckle straps are a black leather loop ($699) - also clasped also gold to match. Firms push high-tech solutions magnetically, but without the holes you nor- I tried four others from non-luxury lines. mally see with a buckle. The band comes in One also had a classic buckle to get a feel for two sizes, but only the large one was avail- the difference in weight. At 69 grams, or 2.4 able for trying. It was too long. ounces, the gold model I tried is 38 percent to fortify airport perimeter It turns out stores don’t have all 54 config- heavier than stainless steel. I didn’t notice it, urations available for trying out. Most stations though, until someone pointed it out. New technologies should be installed at airports have 18 watches to choose from, locked in a Apple does offer six configurations for drawer that requires a tap from the employ- $17,000, but my specialist says they are NEW YORK: Technology firms increasingly pitch In 2006, the Port Authority of New York & New intrusion system within the next year, at a cost of ee’s security device. designed for women. The $15,000 blue buck- new sensors and software to US airports as a way Jersey, which oversees John F. Kennedy about $1.5 million. But Gannon is not yet sold. le I tried was one of the two priciest for men. to bolster exterior security and keep intruders out, International, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and Other chiefs report false alarms, such as a plastic Interchangeable bands It fits nicely on my wrist and looks sharp - but such digital barriers come with a hefty price Teterboro airports, awarded Raytheon a $100-mil- bag blown against a fence, and Gannon said such You get a feel, but not necessarily in your possibly because it just feels rich. I’m sure the tag and don’t always work. lion contract for a much-touted “perimeter intru- systems may “create more work than they actually color or length. I tried the Modern Buckle other ones will work just fine, including the An Associated Press investigation this week sion detection system.” solve.” again, this time in black. Still loose. That was cheapest ones at $349 for the small case and documented 268 instances in which people The system includes motion-detection cameras, “I just want to make sure that we do it right, and followed by large and small cases with a clas- $399 for large. So which of the others to hopped over, crawled under, drove cars through or “smart-fence” sensors, night-vision cameras, I’m just not doing it to check a box,” he said. sic buckle. The fit was much better. I also tried choose? Urgh. Indecision. — AP otherwise breached the fences and gates protect- perimeter alarms - even a power subsystem to While airport security analysts predict that ing the perimeters of 31 of the nation’s busiest air- bypass outages, according to Raytheon’s promo- spending on physical perimeter barriers will ports from January 2004 through January 2015. tional materials. The company promised a 95 per- decline in coming years, they said the market for How to address the problem is up for debate. cent detection rate of people, vehicles or water- high-tech solutions is on the rise. New break- “There’s a lot of things that can be done,” said John craft. through technologies are still being developed, as Pistole, retired director of the Transportation The system has failed at least once, drawing fire engineers in the Silicon Valley and beyond find Security Administration, who, like airport officials, from the police union that represents Port new ways to sense and transmit data. argues the perimeters are secure and that breaches Authority police officers. In that 2012 incident, a The biggest stumbling block may be money. An are rare. “The question is whether there’s an man whose watercraft ran out of fuel swam to overhaul linking fences and video feeds to soft- appetite for paying for it.” shore, climbed an 8-foot fence at Kennedy and ware systems would cost between “a few million to Congressman Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said the crossed two runways undetected before asking an less than $10 million,” said Chris Wooten, vice presi- number of airport breaches over the past decade is airline employee for help. dent of security at surveillance software provider cause for action and that new technologies should “We believe it’s just not a proven technology,” NICE Systems. be installed on perimeters. said Port Authority police union spokesman Bobby Expensive technology is used at several airports “Bringing down an airliner and killing innocent Egbert. The Port Authority eliminated perimeter outside of the U.S., including two that say they’ve Americans remains our enemies’ highest-value tar- patrols by airport police cars when the technology never seen a perimeter breach. get. Porous airport perimeters are major vulnerabil- came online, but then reinstated them in response Narita International Airport near Tokyo is con- ities that terrorists could exploit,” he said. to the criticism, said Egbert, adding that a lack of sidered one of the world’s most secure. Its perime- “I’m continuing to call for airports to use tech- manpower remains a concern because there are ter is protected by vibration sensors, which imme- nologies that would alert officials the moment a gaps in the hours that police boats patrol around diately alert security if tripped. That’s in addition to perimeter is breached.” Kennedy and LaGuardia, both with waterfront run- 11.5-foot-high double-fencing of concrete, video While the TSA is responsible for screening pas- ways. surveillance and patrols. The prison-like security sengers and baggage, airports are responsible for was built in the late 1960s and early ‘70s amid securing perimeters, typically with a mix of private Security approach clashes between police and militants supporting TORONTO: An excited customer tries on the Apple Watch at the Eaton Centre Apple Store security guards and airport police. Airports won’t Raytheon declined comment and referred farmers who refused to yield their land for runway on Friday in Toronto. — AP disclose specifics, but some measures are known: queries to the Port Authority, which said the intru- construction. Fencing - typically a minimum of 6-feet high - sur- sion system is part of a layered security approach. The other secure airport is Israel’s Ben Gurion, rounds US airports, and it often is topped with “The agency has invested significant resources which had a string of Palestinian attacks on planes barbed or razor wire. Additionally, security gates in protecting its airport perimeters, exceeding TSA in the 1970s. It runs a ground radar system Smartphones boost US help restrict access to airfields. requirements,” the authority said in an email to AP, between two electronic fences, with hundreds of Most major airports also use video cameras, and adding that efforts include devices at entry points sophisticated observation systems and hundreds teens’ connections guards are supposed to patrol regularly - but designed to stop vehicles and crash-resistant fenc- of highly trained armed police and soldiers staffing varies. At Los Angeles International, ing. assigned strictly to the perimeter, said Shmuel WASHINGTON: It’s not just your imagination: Facebook still rules through which more than 32 million passengers The Port Authority declined to release a full Zakay, the airport’s managing director, who said most American teenagers are online or on their The researchers found Facebook remains the travel each year, the police agency employs some accounting of perimeter breaches at the airports it the cost totals more than $200 million annually. smartphones every day, and many are almost dominant social media network for young 1,100 law enforcement and civilian personnel. oversees to the AP. “Of course, the terrorist organizations are continually connected. A Pew Research Center Americans despite the rise of new platforms. Florida’s Tampa airport, with about 8 million pas- Patrick Gannon, chief of police at Los Angeles always trying to do whatever they can to hit air- survey released Thursday found that 92 percent Among the teens surveyed, 71 percent said sengers a year, lists 173 employees in its police International Airport, which had 24 perimeter craft. For them it doesn’t matter if it is with explo- of US teens go online daily. they used Facebook, with Instagram-owned by agency, 66 of them sworn officers. breaches since 2004, said that in addition to regu- sive material in a passenger’s suitcase or by firing a That includes 56 percent who are online sev- Facebook-the number two social media service Differences in the facilities themselves present lar patrols, his agency has upgraded fencing to machine gun or anti-tank missile at a plane,” Zakay eral times a day and 24 percent who say they used by 52 percent. other security challenges: Some are edged by make it harder to scale. said. “This is why we pay such close attention to are connected to the Internet and social net- Asked about other social media, 41 percent water, others busy business districts. In Las Vegas, The department also will test an electronic perimeter security.” — AP works “almost constantly.” of teens said they use Snapchat, 33 percent the rowdy Strip is nearby, and Philadelphia’s main A key factor is the growing prevalence of named Twitter and Google Plus, 24 percent airport is adjacent to a road that’s the scene of ille- smartphones. The survey of teens between the were on Twitter-owned Vine and 14 percent gal drag racing. ages of 13 and 17 found that 73 percent had a used Yahoo-owned Tumblr. Chile first Latin America smartphone and 30 percent had at least a basic The figures appear to allay concerns that Fiber optics in fences cellphone. Even though 87 percent of teens Facebook is being abandoned by youth as more Some facilities do go beyond the basics. country to allow drones have access to a computer, 91 percent went older Internet users join the world’s biggest Located near the Texas-Mexico border, McAllen- Miller International Airport installed optic fibers in online daily using a mobile device at least occa- social network. SANTIAGO: Chile introduced regulations Friday we’re calling for the parachute and weight limit.” its fences in 2009 over concerns about violence sionally, Pew found. The survey found that “Even as Facebook remains an important making it the first country in Latin America to Under the regulations, drone operators are spilling across the Rio Grande. The technology, African-American and Hispanic youth are platform for a majority of teens, Instagram is officially allow drone flights. The measure regu- required to obtain a license and register their which also is used at US nuclear facilities, can among the most active Internet users. commanding the attention of half of teens, and lates both the public and private use of drones, drone with the civil aviation authority. A drone immediately detect an intrusion and send an alert, Among African-American teens, 34 percent Snapchat nearly that number,” said Lenhart. remote-controlled aircraft whose use has sky- will not be allowed to fly higher than 130 meters said Samuel Kassey, vice president of one supplier, reported going online “almost constantly” as did “There are some interesting differentials in rocketed in recent years for uses ranging from or travel more than 500 meters from its operator, LaseOptics Corp. 32 percent of Hispanic youth and 19 percent of the most frequently used social platforms, with military airstrikes to delivering mail. “Drones are and night use is prohibited. They are also forbid- McAllen airport director Elizabeth Suarez said white teens. lower income teens using Facebook more often, aircraft that were operating outside the law. With den over large events and within two kilometers that despite some false alarms, the technology has “American teens, especially African- while wealthier teens-while still using these rules, unique in Latin America, their use (1.2 miles) of an airport. Wildly popular for per- worked well. She could not provide information American youth, have embraced smartphones Facebook-are more likely than less wealthy will be regulated,” said Maximiliano Larraechea, sonal use, drones will be allowed at residences as about cost. “I’d prefer to handle a false alarm with and the 24/7 access to people and information teens to report that they use Snapchat or the head of Chile’s civil aviation authority. well as outside urban areas, but will not be staff verifying that nothing has breached the that they offer,” said Amanda Lenhart, a Pew Twitter most often.” Drones for public use, such as in the realm of allowed in urban public spaces. Those violating perimeter than not having an alarm at all,” said researcher and the lead author of the report. More than two-thirds of the teens surveyed businesses and the media, are required to weigh the rules could face fines of up to $36,000. Suarez. Thermal imaging firms claim several major Some 90 percent of teens with phones said they use more than one social network. But less than six kilograms (13 pounds) and have Unlike in the United States, where drones have US airports as clients, though they won’t name exchange text messages, with a typical teenag- of those who use only one, 66 percent said they parachutes, according to the regulations. been tested for delivering online purchases, which. By detecting heat, thermal cameras can er receiving 30 texts per day, Pew found. And opted for Facebook, with Google Plus and Larraechea said that a seven-kilogram drone Larraechea said that the aircraft would be prohibit- serve as a virtual trip wire and also improve night- one-third of those with smartphones use mes- Instagram tied for second place with 13 percent falling 10 meters (33 feet) could be lethal, “so ed for commercial purposes in Chile. — AFP saging apps such as WhatsApp or Kik. each.—AFP time visibility. SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE FDA panel opposes dropping warnings from tobacco pouch

WASHINGTON: Government advisers to drop those warnings from its US ments tied to cigarettes. of experts specializing in tobacco con- turally than the US. recommended against a proposal by offerings, including brands such as trol, public health and cancer care. The advisory panel meeting and Swedish Match to market its smokeless Longhorn, Timber Wolf and General Warning not clear Anti-tobacco advocates said the FDA FDA’s ultimate action on the applica- tobacco pouches as less harmful than snus. But panelists said the company’s panel made the right call and that tion are being closely watched by both cigarettes and other tobacco products. Snus are teabag-like pouches or warning language oversimplifies the Swedish Match missed the mark in its the public health community and The company has asked the Food loose tobacco that users stick between issue, since some snus users also presentation. tobacco companies, which are looking and Drug Administration for permission their cheek and gum to absorb nico- smoke, exposing themselves to nega- “The only health benefits of snus for new products to sell as they face to remove or revise several warning tine. They are popular in Scandinavian tive effects from both products. come if smokers take up the product declining cigarette demand due to tax labels on the pouches, called snus. It’s countries and are part of a growing Panelists voted unanimously that the and give up smoking and Swedish increases, health concerns, smoking the first request the FDA has consid- smokeless tobacco market in the US company’s revised language did not Match never addressed that issue,” said bans and social stigma. ered publicly since it gained authority Swedish Match holds about 9 percent adequately describe the health risks of Matthew Myers, president of the Under a 2009 law, the FDA was given to regulate tobacco products in 2009. of the US market, which is dominated snus, including pregnancy complica- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. authority to evaluate tobacco products But a panel of FDA advisers said by Richmond, Virginia-based Altria tions such as early delivery and still- A day earlier Swedish Match repre- for their health risks and approve ones overwhelmingly Friday that company Group Inc., parent company of Phillip birth. sentatives presented findings suggest- that could be marketed as safer than data do not support relaxing warning Morris. “I did not think the warning was ing that Swedish uptake of snus has others. The agency has received 17 labels on snus. Stockholm-based Swedish Match clear, it did not adequately convey the helped reduce diseases linked to ciga- applications for such products, accord- The eight-member panel voted also wants the FDA to certify new lan- health risks that are relevant,” said Dr. rettes there. ing to an agency spokeswoman, but unanimously that the company’s appli- guage that its snus have “substantially Philip Huang, committee chair and an But panelists pointed to key differ- none have been given the OK yet. cation does not show that snus lack the lower risks to health than cigarettes.” official with the health department of ences between the US and Sweden, Agency officials have previously noted same risks of gum diseases and tooth The company points to studies show- Travis County, Texas. including Sweden’s ban on tobacco that some tobacco products could pose loss as other smokeless tobacco prod- ing that snus are not associated with The FDA is not required to follow the advertising and a population that is less less of a health risk to users than smok- ucts. Swedish Match has asked the FDA lung cancer, lung disease and other ail- advice of the panel, which is composed diverse racially, economically and cul- ing. —AP

Group on mission save lives with recycled hotel soap

LAS VEGAS: Shawn Seipler is on a mission and even cleanser wipes at the entrances to save lives with soap. of grocery stores to sanitize shopping cart It began about seven years ago as a handles. tiny operation with a few friends and fami- ly in a single car garage in Orlando, Shredded Florida, where they used meat grinders, Not so in some other countries, where potato peelers and cookers to recycle Schaffner recalled visiting a hospital once used soap into fresh bars. in the Middle East to find that soap was in The nonprofit initiative, now called such short supply that patients had to Clean the World, has since grown to provide their own or go without. include industrial recycling facilities in Las “It’s such a fundamental part of the Vegas, Orlando and Hong Kong, cities interruption of transmission of infectious where hotels are plentiful and used bars of agents that could save so many lives,” he soap can be gathered easily by the thou- said. “It’s not a magic wand, but it’s a sands. very important element.” As a frequent traveler while working for Clean the World this week announced a tech company, Seipler had a thought one it was partnering with the similar Global night at a Minneapolis hotel. “I picked up Soap organization to increase produc- the phone and called the front desk and tion, hygiene education and delivery. asked them what happens to the bar of The combined group now collects soap when I’m done using it,” he recalled. used soap from more than 4,000 hotels “They said they just threw it away.” and says it has delivered some 25 million Seipler, now the group’s CEO, said that bars to 99 countries, including homeless after some research he discovered that shelters in the US. millions of used bars of soap from hotels The process is fairly simple with the worldwide are sent to landfills every day collected soap being shredded then run while many people in developing nations through machines that remove any are dying from illnesses that could poten- residual bacteria before being pressed tially be prevented if they only had access into new bars of soap and packaged for to simple hygiene products. delivery. Thus began his mission to help save The group uses local aid and non-gov- lives with soap and even half-used bottled ernmental organizations to help with MONROVIA: In this file photo dated Wednesday, March 11, 2015, health workers walk inside a new graveyard for Ebola victims, amenities like shampoo. “It’s a huge prob- distribution and ongoing education, on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia. Despite the drop in reported Ebola cases, Dr. Bruce Aylward, leading WHO’s Ebola response, lem,” said Dr. William Schaffner, a professor along with sending their own teams into declared Friday, that it’s too early for World Health Organization to downgrade the global emergency status of the biggest-ever of preventative medicine and infectious rural communities around the world to Ebola outbreak in Africa. —AP disease specialist at Vanderbilt University personally hand-deliver hygiene prod- Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. ucts and to teach residents about the “One of the most common kinds of illness- importance of keeping clean. “A lot of Risk of Ebola spreading to other es in the world are those that are transmit- people are surprised to find out that one ted from person to person and to oneself of the most effective ways to prevent because of germs that are on one’s hands.” many countries appears to be falling In the US and other developed nations, deaths is actually just hand-washing Schaffner noted, people take hygiene with soap,” said Global Soap’s director products for granted because they are Sam Stephens. “We’re hoping to make a American with Ebola released from hospital everywhere - soap in public restrooms difference.” —AP

GENEVA: West Africa’s Ebola epidemic still pos- 25,556 known infections, according to the WHO. Meanwhile, a US healthcare worker who was es a threat to other countries but the risk of it The outbreak’s epicentre, in Guinea being treated for Ebola at a National Institutes spreading internationally appears to be dimin- Forestiere, has “gone quiet” and foreign medical of Health hospital in Maryland has been ishing as the areas affected shrink, the World experts and laboratories are being shifted to declared free of the virus and was released from Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday. coastal areas with more intensive spread, the hospital on Thursday, according to the US The UN agency declared in August 2014 that Aylward said. aid agency Partners In Health. the world’s worst Ebola outbreak, which began “There are still substantive risks, they are not The health worker, whose name will not be in December 2013, represented a “public health at zero (cases) by any stretch, but they may be released, was admitted to the NIH facility on emergency of international concern” that forced now on track to achieve their goal of really March 13. He contracted Ebola while working for health officials worldwide to shore up defences. being down to only disease in that coastal area Partners In Health in Sierra Leone. The WHO’s Emergency Committee, compris- by the time the rainy season hits in about a According to the group, their colleague was ing independent experts who conferred on month. declared Ebola-free after two consecutive nega- Thursday, was “absolutely firm” in maintaining tive tests, and has been declared no longer con- that view, said Dr. Bruce Aylward, WHO Special Quarantining travellers tagious and able to return home. Representative for the Ebola Response. The experts urged all countries to “avoid any The NIH confirmed the release, saying the In a statement, the Committee said that due unnecessary interference with international patient was no longer contagious and was dis- to better prevention and control activities trade and transport”. charged in good condition. In a statement, the across West Africa, “the overall risk of interna- These included border closures, flight cancel- NIH said it would provide no additional informa- tional spread appears to have further reduced lations, refusal of entry, and quarantining of tion on the healthcare worker. since January with a decline in case incidence travellers returning from the region, the state- Sheila Davis, chief of Ebola response for and geographic distribution in Liberia, Sierra ment said. Boston-based Partners In Health, said the group Leone and Guinea.” Some 40 countries still implement additional is “heartened by the news that our colleague is But there was “no place for complacency” measures beyond the recommended health heading home, free of Ebola, and making his and the goal remained eliminating the deadly measures and a number of airlines have not way toward a full recovery.” haemorrhagic fever. Thirty confirmed cases of resumed flights, it said. The group said additional Partners In Health the virus were reported in the past week, the Falling Ebola cases make completing big clin- workers who were transported to the United smallest number in nearly a year, the WHO said ical trials on experimental vaccines a challenge, States for monitoring after being in contact with on Wednesday. Liberia reported no cases in the with the best hope resting on a study in Guinea, their stricken colleague were cleared by the U.S. week to April 5, Sierra Leone reported nine and Aylward said. Last month, Guinea started testing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and LAS VEGAS: In this March 20, 2015, photo, Jabir Hennix, left, and Sia Leleua Guinea 21. an experimental vaccine from Merck and local health authorities last week and released. grind up used bars of soap at Clean the World in Las Vegas. The non-profit ini- The virus has killed 10,587 people out of NewLink Genetics on affected communities. None were infected with Ebola. —Reuters tiative recycles soap from hotels to distribute in developing countries. —AP Designer molecule lowers HIV levels: Trial results

PARIS: Researchers said a lab-manufac- parent immune cell, hold the promise of cantly reduced” for 28 days. on to foreign agents like bacteria and “If researchers can induce an uninfect- tured antibody “significantly” reduced HIV actually killing HIV-infected cells. In four of the eight high-dose volun- viruses, tagging them for attack by the ed person’s immune system to generate blood levels in a small but promising Currently, cocktails of antiretroviral teers, viral loads were below starting lev- immune system. potent antibodies such as 3BNC117, it human trial, and caused no harmful side drugs are used merely to suppress replica- els by the end of the eight-week trial peri- The AIDS virus, however, constantly might be enough to block the HIV infec- effects. The virus-suppressing action did tion of the virus for which no cure or vac- od, but resistance to the antibody devel- mutates to elude antibodies-including the tion before it can be established,” said a not appear to last, however, and some cine exists. oped in the other four, said the scientists. potent “broadly-neutralising” (bNAb) type university statement. patients developed resistance to the Antibodies remain active in the body This meant the molecule would likely of antibody produced by only 10-30 per- The next step, said Caskey, is to test agent, said the authors of the research for longer than daily-dose antivirals, said not be effective on its own, and would cent of HIV-infected people but only after whether 3BNC117 can maintain unde- published by Nature. the scientists, and may be administered have to be used in a combination with many years by when it is too late. tectable blood levels of HIV in patients This meant the designer molecule with longer intervals in between, perhaps other drugs. By cloning bNAbs, scientists hope to during a pause in antiretroviral therapy, as dubbed 3BNC117 may be best used in once every few months. Outside experts described the findings treat HIV infections before the virus well as tests of its function in combination combination with other drugs, said the The new agent, cloned from a cell tak- as promising, but said a working antibody mutates. with antiretrovirals. team-while highlighting the promise of a en from an HIV-positive person, was given treatment for HIV was likely years away. In this Phase I clinical trial, 3BN117 was “In parallel, we are discussing studies new, immunotherapy-based approach to to 12 uninfected volunteers and 17 infect- active against 195 of 237 HIV strains. to evaluate if 3BNC117 would be effective fighting HIV. ed with HIV. ‘Effective and safe’ But resistance is a problem, said in preventing HIV, but time and additional “This represents potentially a new class Each received a single, intravenous “We have been able to show for the Caskey-as with existing antiretrovirals that resources are still required to implement of drugs with activity against HIV,” study shot in doses ranging from 1 to 30 mil- first time that monoclonal antibodies need to be used in combinations of differ- such studies,” she said. co-author Marina Caskey of New York’s ligrammes per kilogramme of body- against HIV can significantly reduce levels ent drugs for the same reason. Commenting on the study via the Rockefeller University told AFP. weight, and were monitored for 56 days. of the virus in blood,” Caskey said by “One antibody alone, like one drug Science Media Centre, infectious diseases “It is possible that 3BNC117 and anti- All eight individuals given the highest email, and that it is “safe to be adminis- alone, will not be sufficient to suppress expert Andrew Freedman of Cardiff bodies like it will boost the patient’s own dose showed “up to 300-fold decreases” in tered in humans.” viral load for a long time because resist- University said the results suggested the immune responses, leading to better con- the amount of virus in their blood, said Monoclonal antibodies, used in treat- ance will arise,” she said. treatment “might prove useful in combi- trol of their infection.” the US-German research team. ing cancer, have proven difficult and Besides the possibility of HIV treat- nation with drug therapy as a means of So-called monoclonal antibodies like The viral load was lowest about a week expensive to produce for HIV. ment, the study also raises prospects for a achieving better long-term control or 3BNC117 which are cloned from a single after treatment, and remained “signifi- In nature, antibodies identify and latch vaccine. even cure of HIV infection.” —AFP SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE April 12 - International Day of human space flight

MOSCOW: On April 12, 1961, the USSR opened the (also transliterated as Korolev) was the head of the Chief designer of the Soviet space program, who were present were formally inducted into the era of manned spaceflight, with the flight of the first principal design group; his official title was “chief Sergei Korolev, decided that the cosmonauts must cosmonaut group. By mid-June all twenty were per- cosmonaut (Russian name for space travelers), Yuri designer” (a standard title for similar positions in the be male, between 25 and 30 years old, no taller than manently stationed at the center. In March the cos- Gagarin. USSR). The USSR’s program was split among several 1.75 meters, and weigh no more than 72 kilograms. monauts were started on a daily fitness regime, and Gagarin’s flight, part of the Soviet Vostok space competing design groups led by Korolyov, Mikhail The final specifications for cosmonauts were were taught classes on topics such as rocket space exploration program, took 108 minutes and consist- Yangel, Valentin Glushko, and Vladimir Chelomei. approved in June 1959. By September interviews systems, navigation, geophysics, and astronomy. ed of a single orbit of the Earth. The first Soviet rocket with animals aboard with potential cosmonauts had begun. Although the Due to the initial facility’s space limitations, the The theory of space exploration had a solid basis launched in July 1951; the two dogs were recovered pilots were not told they might be flying into space, cosmonauts and staff were relocated to a new facili- in the Russian Empire before the First World War alive after reaching 101 km in altitude. This and sub- one of the physicians in charge of the selection ty in Star City (then known as Zelenyy), which has with the writings of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (1857- sequent flights gave the Soviets valuable experience process believed that some pilots had figured this been the home of Russia’s cosmonaut training pro- 1935), who published pioneering papers in the late with space medicine. out. Just over 200 candidates made it through the gram for over fifty years. The move officially took 19th and early 20th centuries and in 1929 intro- Because of its global range and large payload of place on June 29, 1960. duced the concept of the multistaged rocket. approximately five tons, the reliable R-7 was effective The first manned spaceflight, Vostok 1 in April Practical aspects built on early experiments carried as an excellent basis for a space vehicle. The Soviet 1961, was preceded by several preparatory flights. In out by members of the reactive propulsion study plan to launch a satellite was approved by Soviet the summer of 1960, the Soviets learned that the group, GIRD (founded in 1931) in the 1920s and leader Nikita Khrushchev in January 1956. Plans were Americans could launch a sub-orbital manned 1930s, where such pioneers as Sergey Korolyov-who approved for Earth-orbiting satellites (Sputnik) to gain spaceflight as early as January 1961. Korolev saw this dreamed of traveling to Mars - and the German- knowledge of space, and four unmanned satellites, as an important deadline, and was determined to Russian engineer Friedrich Zander worked. On Zenit. Further planned developments called for a launch a manned orbital mission before the August 18, 1933, GIRD launched the first Soviet liq- manned Earth orbit flight by 1964 and an unmanned Americans launched their manned suborbital mis- uid-fueled rocket Gird-09 and on November 25, lunar mission at an earlier date. sion. By April 1960, designers at Sergei Korolev’s 1933, the first hybrid-fueled rocket GIRD-X. After the first Sputnik was lifted off Korolyov was design bureau, then known as OKB-1, had complet- Over its sixty-year history, this primarily classified charged to accelerate the manned program, the ed a draft plan for the first Vostok spacecraft, called military program was responsible for a number of design of which was combined with the Zenit pro- Vostok 1K. This design would be used for testing pioneering accomplishments in space flight, includ- gram to produce the Vostok spacecraft. Still influ- purposes; also in their plan was Vostok 2K and ing the first intercontinental ballistic missile (1957), enced by Tsiolkovsky -who had chosen Mars as the Vostok 3K, which would be used for all six manned first satellite (Sputnik-1), first animal in space (the most important goal for space travel - in the early Vostok missions. dog Laika on Sputnik 2), first human in space and 1960s the Russian program under Korolyov created interview process, and by October a series of Earth orbit (cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on Vostok 1), substantial plans for manned trips to Mars as early as demanding physical tests were conducted on those First woman in space first woman in space and Earth orbit (cosmonaut 1968 to 1970. With closed-loop life support systems remaining, such as exposure to low pressures, and a The first woman in space was former civilian para- Valentina Tereshkova on Vostok 6), first spacewalk and electrical rocket engines, and launched from centrifuge test. By the end of 1959, 20 men had chutist Valentina Tereshkova, who entered orbit on (cosmonaut Alexey Leonov on Voskhod 2), first large orbiting space stations. been selected. Of these 20, five were outside the June 16, 1963, aboard the Soviet mission Vostok 6. Moon impact (Luna 2), first image of the far side of desired age range; so the age requirement was The chief Soviet spacecraft designer, Sergey the moon (Luna 3) and unmanned lunar soft landing Cosmonaut selection and training relaxed. Korolyov, conceived of the idea to recruit a female (Luna 9), first space rover, first space station, and first By January 1959, the Soviets had begun prepara- On January 11, 1960, Soviet Chief Marshal of cosmonaut corps and launch two women concur- interplanetary probe. tions for human spaceflight. Physicians from the Aviation Konstantin Vershinin approved plans to rently on Vostok 5/6. However, his plan was changed The rocket and space program of the USSR was Soviet Air Force insisted that the potential cosmo- establish the Cosmonaut Training Center, whose to launch a male first in Vostok 5, followed shortly performed by Soviet engineers and scientists after naut candidates be qualified Air Force pilots, arguing exclusive purpose would be to prepare the cosmo- afterward by Tereshkova. 1955, and was based on some unique Soviet and that they would have relevant skills such as exposure nauts for their upcoming flights; initially the facility On November 3, 1963, Tereshkova married fellow Russian theoretical developments, many derived by to higher g-forces, as well as ejection seat experience. would have about 250 staff. By March, most of the cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev, who had previously Konstantin Tsiolkovskii, sometimes known as the The candidates had to be intelligent, comfortable in cosmonauts had arrived at the training facility; on flown on Vostok 3. On June 8, 1964, she gave birth to father of theoretical astronautics. Sergey Korolyov high-stress situations, and physically fit. March 7 Vershinin gave a welcome speech, and those the first child conceived by two space travelers. Mexico closes 10 cosmetic surgery clinics in border city

MEXICO CITY: Mexican authorities have ordered the show they were legally in business. closure of 10 cosmetic surgery clinics and offices in the Inspectors also found they were using expired and northwest border city of Tijuana for failing to comply unregistered products. Two other clinics were fined but with health regulations. not closed. In the case of the Australian woman, 28- The action, announced on Wednesday, follows the year-old Eva Nicole Sarmonikas, investigators also death last month of a young Australian woman after found expired medicines and other products in the clin- undergoing a liposuction procedure in Mexicali, anoth- ic where she underwent liposuction. er city on the US border. Three operating rooms and an The doctor who operated on her is under investiga- intensive care center in Mexicali were closed March 30 tion for suspected medical negligence by the Baja after her death. The cheaper and sometimes unregis- California state prosecutor’s office. tered medical practices along the border are often A crackdown under President Enrique Pena Nieto has geared to visiting Americans and other foreigners. led to the closing of 90 clinics and offices that specialize Tijuana lies just south of San Diego, California. in cosmetic medicine since he took office in 2012. The Federal Commission for the Protection Against Eight cosmetic medicine practices were closed in Health Risks, known as Cofepris by its Spanish acronym, mid-March in the Caribbean beach resorts of Cancun said the latest clinics ordered to close were unable to and Playa del Carmen in eastern Mexico. —AFP

ALLAHABAD: A medic administers a Japanese Encephalitis vaccine to an infant as part of Mission Niger isolates bird flu farm Indradhanush immunization drive at a government hospital in Allahabad, India, yesterday. Mission Indradhanush is a nationwide campaign that aims to immunize all children against seven vaccine preventa- ble diseases namely diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis. —AP NIAMEY: Niger has identified a sus- outbreak of H5N1 avian flu. A now there was no risk of human pected outbreak of avian flu on a number of nations in the region, infection in Ivory Coast, said Dr. chicken farm in the southern town where borders are highly porous Daouda Coulibaly, head of epidem- of Maradi, near the border with and millions rely on poultry farm- ic surveillance at the ministry of WHO warns of Caesarean ‘epidemic’ Nigeria which has confirmed cases ing as an income earner, last faced health, who worked to contain the of H5N1 bird flu in several northern a major outbreak of bird flu in 2006 outbreak. “Currently we’re in GENEVA: The UN’s World Health Organization on Friday tion according to WHO figures, “there is a culture of ‘let’s go states. Authorities in Niger said late 2006. Bangana Ibrahim, Niger’s the phase of monitoring animal warned that too many women in developing and wealthy for Caesarean’,” Temmerman added. on Wednesday they had isolated livestock minister, said authorities health,” he told Reuters. “If at some countries alike are resorting unnecessarily to Caesarean Since the mid-1980s, doctors have said the ideal rate of the farm and banned the transport suspected bird flu on the Maradi point it’s confirmed there are cases sections to give birth. Other pregnant women with a real C-sections should range between 10 and 15 percent, of all poultry out of the town, the farm after more than half of the among our poultry, we’ll roll out medical need for a C-section simply do not have access to though the health community is working on establishing a third largest in the country, as they 2,440 chickens on it died. Ibrahim phase two, which is to protect the the operation, the WHO added. new recommendation. waited for samples to be tested in said that all poultry imports from population because, in being “In a lot of developing and developed countries, there is “If a country... has a rate that is below 10 percent, you Italy. any nation that had confirmed bird exposed to that poultry, they too really an epidemic of Caesarean sections, even when there can see that there are more mothers and babies dying The suspected cases in Niger flu had been banned as of April 7. could be infected.” At least five is no medical need,” said Marleen Temmerman, director of because (there is) no access,” Temmerman said. come a week after neighbouring Ivory Coast and Mali have imposed people have died from bird flu in the WHO’s reproductive health department. In countries “We see women dying” in some countries because they Burkina Faso also confirmed an similar preventative measures. For Egypt this year. —Reuters like Brazil, where some 53 percent of births are by C-sec- cannot be operated on in time, she added. —AFP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Group photo with all three winning teams Nice spirit amongst competitors sitting together

Honoring Jaber Al-Ali director, Khalid Al-Sager Honoring the sponsor, Bader Al-Azmi Educational Activities director, Essa Borhamah

Senior social worker, Magdi Al-Fayyoumi and Hani Hassan Supervisor, Esra Al-Awadhi announc- Borhamah, Al-Sager, supervisors, Hassan and Al-Najjar with the first place winners; Jaber Al-Ali team ing the competition results Jaber Al-Ali wins social, psychological service competition

By Hassan Abdel Bari addition to social workers from various boys’ school in the area. nder the auspices and with the attendance of The forum included a competition between area schools UMubarak Al-Kabeer Educational Zone director, Talaq where teams representing each school made their own pre- Al-Haim, Jaber Al-Ali Secondary School for boys sentations about the main topic and how to ‘Be Special’ recently hosted Mubarak Al-Kabeer’s 14th Educational through good planning, time management, setting goals Forum organized by the area’s Social and Psychological and the best tactics students could use while studying in Studies Supervision under the title of ‘Be Special!’ within a order to achieve high. Jaber Al-Ali winning presentation broader title of ‘Productive Thinking & Contemporary Issues’. team comprised of two of its best students, 12 graders, The ceremony was also attended by school director, Abdul Aziz Essam and Murtatha Ali. Khalid Abdul Rahman Al-Sager, Mubarak Al-Kabeer educa- Concluding the ceremony after the result was tional activities manager, Essa Borhamah, social and psy- announced, winning students, their school directors and chological services manager, Badriya Al-Wehaib, social and supervising social workers were honored by special cups psychological services’ supervisors, Magdi Al-Fayyoumi, and trophies in addition to presenting a special trophy to the Mariam Al-Mass, Mouza Al-Qena’, Esra Al-Awadhi and ceremony sponsor; Adan and Qosour Coop’s member of school social workers, Hani Hassan and Ahmed Al-Najjar in directors’ board, Bader Ayed Al-Azmi. Al-Sager holds winning team with fatherly pride in presence of his assistant, Mohammed Al-Hudhainah Bangladesh Embassy he Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Kuwait Twill remain closed on Tuesday, 14 April 2015 on the occasion of Bangla New Year-1422. The Embassy will arrange the following programs to observe the Day at the Chancery:Multipurpose Hall: 09:30 a.m — Recitation from the Holy Quran & Translation 09:35 a.m — Reading out of Messages 09:45 a.m — Discussion on Bangla New Year 10:30 a.m — Speech by HE the Ambassador. TIES program: What is etiquette? hat is the definition of Etiquette? How important is it? What do you know about the history of etiquette? What Ware the types of etiquette? What is the etiquette for men and women? Join us to find out more and share your thoughts. Tuesday, April 14 @ 7pm

Jinns and Magic What are Jinns? How do they affect people’s lives? Is there any- thing that we can do to protect ourselves? The goal of Satan and his followers of Jinn is to mislead mankind into disbelief and sins. Join us as we explore the mysterious world of Jinns and magic. Wednesday, April 15 and 29 @ 6:30pm Capacity building workshop held for Indian teachers What’s On - Submission Guidelines nglish language and Life skill teachers from 13 Indian The Chairman of the school, Principals and teachers from omy and not as a body of knowledge. Eschools in Kuwait witnessed a Capacity Building different schools created the ambience of the workshop. The second day of the workshop was devoted to a dif- Programme for teachers by “Shiksashri Educational The workshop on Assessing Speaking and listening ferent set of teachers teaching life skills to the students. All photos submitted for What’s On Consultants” an empanelled agency of CBSE - under the skills gave sufficient background on Enhancing, This was the first endeavor of its kind. Vasudev stressed should be minimum 200dpi. aegis of Council of CBSE Affiliated schools in the Gulf on Developing of Listening and Speaking skills in children and that a teacher should be a role model and a lifelong learn- March 14 & 15, 2015. The wholesome arrangements were authentic assessment, providing teachers with a frame- er. His most quoted words “teacher should teach someone, Articles must be in plain text and made by Mrs Asha Sharma, Principal of Indian Learners work that would help them design communicative tasks, than teach something” resonated throughout the work- should include name and phone Own Academy whose inexorable and indefatigable pursuit and finally exposing them to a rich bank of specific tasks shop. Mrs Srikala Nambiar emphasized on class rooms to numbers. Articles and photos that of offering the best leaves no stone unturned to tailor her and material that they could use in their classes. Building become student centered. She focused on the primary aim staff to break free the confines in moulding the students to on a heightened awareness of the class as a space, teachers of education for students, which is “ to do well in life out- fail to meet these requirements will meet the current challenges in education. were taught about ways for learners to assume more con- side the school”. The workshop touched on all areas of life not be published. The workshop was flagged off by the Chief Guest Shiv trol over their own learning. The workshop highlighted skills like self awareness, critical thinking, creative thinking, Sagar, the second secretary, Indian Embassy in Kuwait. The that teachers would no longer fulfill one fixed role, inher- decision making, problem solving, empathy, effective com- Please send them to powerful welcome address by the Principal set the tone ent in teacher-centered and student-centered paradigms, munication and interpersonal skills as identified by WHO. and tenure of the workshop. The workshop was headed by but would shift roles as needed and helped to drive home The sessions were very fruitful and convincing. The par- [email protected] three resource persons- magnanimous M. Vasudev, the point that the aim of language education is to enhance ticipants left the venue with ignited and enlightened Director of Sikshasri Educational Consultant, versatile Mrs. communicative competence and all languages are sets of minds all set to make the students adept with positive Shrikala S. Nambiar and industrious Mrs. Pushkala Raman. skills which can only be developed through learner auton- behavior and balanced human beings. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Bowair’s recent book dedicated to honoring HH the Prime Minister riter and author Abdullah Abbas Bowair recently published his latest and eighth book about HH the PM, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Notably, the author, Abdullah Abas Bowair was born in Kuwait on January 13, 1967 in Jebla area down town Kuwait City. He holds a university degree and is currently a Ph.D. student. He is a businessman and writes in many local Arabic dailies in Waddition to recently writing to Kuwait Times. Bowair is mainly a biography researcher who has written 8 books about members of the ruling family (including three about HH the Amir). Bowair’s article always focus on national unity.

Hope school holds third ‘Carnival of Hope’ he 3rd Carnival of Hope was an evening of fun and excitement at Hope School for Special Needs! Hope school held its third “Carnival of hope” on Thursday April 2, 2015. Students, parents, family and Tfriends were all invited to enjoy an evening filled with games, activities, face painting, cartoon characters and much more. Al Sanafir Group participated in this event with various shows on stage as well as conducting the many competitions and raffle draws that were held throughout the evening. The “Carnival of Hope” provided an opportunity for HOPE school to show it’s gratitude to all the families, staff and community organizations that support special needs students in Kuwait. This event couldn’t have been a success without the help and contributions provided by our sponsors Boubyan Bank, Fantasy World and the Scientific Center. Sponsors were presented with plaques of appreciation during the event. HOPE school was once again able to fulfill the dream of creating an evening of fun and excitement for all students with and without disabilities and their families.

TSC takes off ‘Shopping trolley Classical concert at Challenge’ in celebration Indian Embassy First K-Pop Youth of its 33rd anniversary unique and spectacular Dance show is going to be Aorganized by Rhythm Dance Group, Kuwait. The Festival in Kuwait Director of the group- Mrs Rina Deb, while narrating s part of the series of activities and events launched by The Sultan Center (TSC) the activities of her group, describes Kathak as the principle he Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kuwait is organizing the first K- during the month of April surrounding the occasion of the founding of TSC and its A dance form which is practiced apart from some other Pop Youth Festival in Kuwait as part of the K-Pop World Festival 2015. ‘K- 33rd anniversary; TSC Salmiya Branch hosted an exciting “shopping race” activity regional classical forms T for customers on Friday at 5 pm. Participants were divided into six groups, each of and folk dances. Pop World Festival 2015 invites all K-pop fans around the world to partici- which were handed a list of 33 TSC products that need to be searched for within the Rhythm dance group is pate. Preliminary rounds will be held in each region, including Kuwait to award store and found in a specific period of time. The three winners from each group who inviting Mrs Nandini one vocalist(s) and one performance team. Selected 2 finalists in Kuwait could found all the items in the shortest amount of time were rewarded with cash prizes. Sinha, an internationally be invited to Korea in Oct for the final competition if they pass additional Gifts and awards were not only limited to the participants in the contest, but every- famous Kathak dancer rounds. (Only 3 Members of a team can fly to Korea if the team has backup one to all who had the from India (Kolkata). dancers) opportunity to enter draws The event will be Please refer to the Embassy’s website “Notice” http://kwt.mofa.go.kr for the hosted by Melbandhan with a chance to win spe- detailed information and submit your applications to : [email protected] cial gifts and cash prizes in Cultural Group and will by April 25 The 1st K-POP Youth Festival will be held either in last week of May the upcoming fun events commence at 6-30 PM during the month of April. on 17th April 2015 in or second week of June. The venue is TBD. Sultan Center will be meet- the auditorium of ing the Kuwait community Indian Embassy. Some for its 33rd celebrations of the talented local occasion through various artists will also be per- Embassy of India activities and events and is forming in the event. keen on strengthening its The organizers have lot more surprises to enchant the he Embassy of India shall remain closed on 14 April 2015 Tuesday-Birthday of relations with the Kuwaiti audience. The seventh issue of “Melbandhan”, one of the Dr Ambedkar. However, on above day, the Embassy will continue to provide most popular books of Bengali literature published from T society. Kuwait will be officially published on the venue. Emergency services in the Consular and Visa section. SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

06:00 Chaos Caught On Camera 17:50 Hank Zipzer 02:55 Emmerdale 06:25 Chaos Caught On Camera 18:15 Jessie 03:20 Emmerdale 06:50 What Happened Next? 18:40 Binny And The Ghost 03:55 Emmerdale 07:15 What Happened Next? 19:05 H2O: Just Add Water 04:20 Emmerdale 07:40 Man vs Expert 19:30 H2O: Just Add Water 04:45 Emmerdale 00:15 My Family 08:30 Bear Grylls: Escape From 19:55 H2O: Just Add Water 05:00 Coronation Street 00:45 Doctors Hell 20:20 H2O: Just Add Water 05:25 Coronation Street 01:10 Casualty 09:20 Tethered 20:45 H2O: Just Add Water 05:50 Coronation Street 02:00 Pramface 10:10 Survive That! 21:10 Good Luck Charlie 06:15 Coronation Street 02:30 Silent Witness 11:00 Survive That! 21:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 06:40 Coronation Street 04:15 The Weakest Link 11:50 Survive That! 22:00 Wizards Of Waverly Place 07:05 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night 05:00 Show Me Show Me 12:40 Survive That! 22:25 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Takeaway 05:25 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n 13:30 Survive That! Teenage Witch 08:15 The Doctor Blake Mysteries Roll 14:20 Survive That! 22:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 09:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 05:45 Nina And The Neurons: In 15:10 Survive That! Teenage Witch 09:55 Vera The Lab 16:00 Gold Rush 23:10 Wolfblood 11:35 Coach Trip 06:00 Gigglebiz 16:50 Gold Divers 23:35 Wolfblood 12:00 Coach Trip 06:15 Show Me Show Me 17:40 Alaska: The Last Frontier 12:25 Coach Trip 06:40 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n 18:30 Bear Grylls: Escape From 12:50 Coach Trip Roll Hell 13:15 Coach Trip 07:00 Nina And The Neurons: In 19:20 Tethered 13:35 Coach Trip The Lab 20:10 Edge Of Alaska 14:05 The Jonathan Ross Show 07:15 The Weakest Link 21:00 Storage Wars Canada 00:00 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 15:00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night 08:00 Mr Stink 21:25 Storage Wars Canada 00:30 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills Takeaway 08:55 BBC Proms 2011: Film Music 21:50 Storage Wars Canada 00:55 Extreme Close-Up 16:05 Mr Selfridge Night 22:15 Storage Wars Canada 01:25 THS 17:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 10:50 The Weakest Link 22:40 Storage Wars Canada 02:20 E! News 17:45 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 11:35 The Vicar Of Dibley 23:05 Treehouse Masters 03:15 Keeping Up With The 19:00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night 12:15 Mr Stink 23:55 The Pool Master Kardashians Takeaway 13:10 Casualty 04:10 Beyond Candid With 20:05 Mr Selfridge 14:00 Eastenders Giuliana 21:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 14:30 Eastenders 05:05 The E! True Hollywood Story 21:45 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 15:00 Eastenders 06:00 Keeping Up With The 23:00 Coronation Street 15:30 Eastenders Kardashians 23:25 Coronation Street 16:00 The Weakest Link 06:55 Keeping Up With The 23:50 Coronation Street 16:45 Hebburn 00:05 How It’s Made Kardashians 17:15 A Farmer’s Life For Me 00:30 How The Universe Works 07:50 Style Star 18:05 Hustle 01:20 How Do They Do It? 08:20 E! 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Professionals 20:20 Superhuman Science 20:45 Superhuman Science 19:00 Jurassic C.S.I. 06:15 Bargain Hunt 20:00 Dogtown 07:00 Masterchef: The 21:10 Strangest Weather On Earth 21:35 Strangest Weather On Earth 21:00 Beyond Magic with DMC Professionals 22:00 Is It Real? 07:25 Masterchef: The 22:00 Weird Or What? 00:30 Guy’s Big Bite 22:50 How It’s Made: Dream Cars 23:00 Science of Stupid Professionals 01:00 BBQ Crawl 23:30 Science of Stupid 08:20 Masterchef: The 23:15 How It’s Made: Dream Cars 01:30 BBQ Crawl Professionals 23:40 How It’s Made 02:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 09:10 Masterchef: The 02:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Professionals 03:00 Guy’s Big Bite 09:35 Masterchef: The 03:30 Guy’s Grocery Games Professionals 04:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 00:30 The Daily Show With Jon 10:30 Masterchef: The 05:00 Chopped Stewart Professionals 00:00 Violetta 06:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 01:00 Hot In Cleveland 11:20 New Scandinavian Cooking 00:45 The Hive 06:30 Siba’s Table 01:30 You’re The Worst 11:45 Come Dine With Me 00:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 07:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:00 You’re The Worst 12:15 Come Dine With Me Teenage Witch 07:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:30 Friends With Better Lives 12:40 Come Dine With Me 01:15 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 08:00 Chopped 03:00 Last Man Standing 13:05 Come Dine With Me Teenage Witch 09:00 Amazing Wedding Cakes 03:30 New Girl 13:30 Come Dine With Me 01:40 Wolfblood 10:00 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 04:00 Two And A Half Men 14:00 Extreme Makeover: Home 02:05 Wolfblood Basics 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring Edition Specials 02:30 Violetta 10:30 Barefoot Contessa - Back To Jimmy Fallon A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD ON OSN MOVIES ACTION HD 15:15 Bargain Hunt 03:15 The Hive Basics 06:30 My Boys 16:00 Bargain Hunt 03:20 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 11:00 Siba’s Table 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 14:00 Marvel’s Doctor Strange-PG 20:10 Say Yes To The Dress Pirates 16:45 Bargain Hunt Teenage Witch 11:30 Siba’s Table 08:00 Two And A Half Men 15:45 Captain America: The Winter 20:35 Say Yes To The Dress 10:00 Sofia The First 17:30 Come Dine With Me: South 03:45 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 12:00 Guy’s Big Bite 09:00 Last Man Standing Soldier-PG15 21:00 Oprah’s Lifeclass 10:25 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West Africa Teenage Witch 12:30 Chopped 09:30 Black-Ish 18:00 Breakout-PG15 21:50 Oprah’s Next Chapter 10:55 Zou 18:20 Extreme Makeover: Home 04:10 Wolfblood 13:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 10:00 Parks And Recreation 20:00 Police Story-PG15 00:00 Sacrifice-18 22:40 America’s Worst Tattoos 11:10 Cinderella Edition Specials 04:35 Wolfblood 14:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 10:30 My Boys 22:00 The Lone Ranger-PG15 02:00 Peeples-PG15 23:05 90 Days To Wed 12:30 Jake And The Neverland 19:35 Extreme Makeover: Home 05:00 Violetta 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 04:00 Muppets Most Wanted-PG 23:55 90 Days To Wed Pirates Edition 05:45 The Hive 15:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Jimmy Fallon 06:00 Madagascar-PG 12:45 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 20:15 Masterchef: The 05:50 Mouk 15:30 Chopped 12:30 Two And A Half Men 08:00 The Grandmaster-PG15 13:10 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West Professionals 06:00 Dog With A Blog 16:30 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 13:00 My Boys 10:00 Drillbit Taylor-PG15 13:35 Zou 20:45 Masterchef: The Basics 13:50 Jake And The Never Land 06:25 Girl Meets World 13:30 My Boys 00:00 The Hungover Games 12:00 Last Vegas-PG15 Professionals 06:50 Binny And The Ghost 17:00 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 14:00 New Girl 14:00 The Croods-PG Pirates 21:35 Masterchef: The Basics 02:00 Elektra Luxx 14:15 Doc McStuffins 07:15 H2O: Just Add Water 14:30 Black-Ish 04:00 AmeriQua 16:00 The Grandmaster-PG15 03:00 Deadly Affairs Professionals 07:40 Jessie 17:30 Guy’s Big Bite 15:00 Parks And Recreation 17:30 The Great Gatsby-PG15 14:45 Limon And Oli 22:30 Masterchef: The 18:00 Guy’s Big Bite 06:00 The Heat 03:45 Deadly Sins 14:55 Loopdidoo 08:05 Liv And Maddie 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 08:00 Struck By Lightning 20:00 Stand Up Guys-PG15 04:30 Evil, I Professionals 08:30 Binny And The Ghost 18:30 Guy’s Big Bite Stewart 22:00 Walk Of Shame-PG15 15:10 Sofia The First 22:55 Masterchef: The 19:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 10:00 Article 99 04:55 I Was Murdered 15:35 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 08:55 Hank Zipzer 16:00 Hot In Cleveland 12:00 Son Of Rambow 05:20 Fatal Encounters Professionals 09:20 Dog With A Blog 19:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 16:00 Cars Toons 23:45 Masterchef: The 20:00 Chopped 14:00 Home Alone 3 06:10 Fatal Encounters 16:05 Lilo & Stitch 09:45 Gravity Falls 18:00 Last Man Standing 16:00 Struck By Lightning 07:00 Dates From Hell Professionals 10:10 Good Luck Charlie 21:00 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 18:30 New Girl 16:30 Adventures Of The Basics 18:00 The World’s End 07:25 Dates From Hell Gummi Bears 10:35 Geek Charming 19:00 2 Broke Girls 20:00 Breathless 03:00 Live NHL 07:50 On The Case With Paula 12:15 Hank Zipzer 21:30 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 19:30 Cougar Town 07:30 NRL Full Time 17:00 Cinderella Basics 22:00 Not Suitable For Children Zahn 18:25 Minnie’s Bow Toons 12:40 Gravity Falls 20:00 The Tonight Show Starring 08:00 Live NRL Premiership 08:40 Real Emergency Calls 13:05 Binny And The Ghost 22:00 BBQ Crawl Jimmy Fallon 10:00 Super Rugby Highlights 18:30 Sofia The First 22:30 BBQ Crawl 09:05 Real Emergency Calls 18:55 Calimero 13:30 Girl Meets World 21:00 The Daily Show Global 10:30 Live Super Rugby 09:30 Who On Earth... 00:20 Fast N’ Loud 13:55 Dog With A Blog 23:00 Fast Foods Gone Global Edition 12:30 Live Super Rugby 19:05 Cars Toons 09:55 Who On Earth... 19:10 Limon And Oli 01:10 Fast N’ Loud 14:20 H2O: Just Add Water 21:30 Hot In Cleveland 14:45 Live Super Rugby 10:20 Who On Earth... 02:00 Misfit Garage 14:55 Hank Zipzer 22:00 Saturday Night Live 01:00 Won’t Back Down-PG15 17:30 Super Rugby Highlights 19:25 Jake And The Never Land 10:45 Who On Earth Did I Pirates 02:50 Wheeler Dealers 15:20 Binny And The Ghost 23:00 Friends With Better Lives 03:00 Ashes-PG15 18:00 Live Super Rugby Marry? 03:40 Storage Hunters 15:45 Jessie 23:30 Late Night With Seth Meyers 05:00 Chasing Mavericks-PG15 21:30 This Is The President Cup 19:50 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 11:10 The Will 20:20 Sofia The First 04:05 Dukes Of Haggle 16:10 Spooksville 07:00 Timer-PG15 22:00 Live The Masters 12:00 The Will 04:30 Storage Wars Canada 16:35 Girl Meets World 00:35 Midsomer Murders 09:00 Emperor-PG15 20:50 Adventures Of The 12:50 Deadly Affairs Gummi Bears 05:00 How It’s Made 17:00 Liv And Maddie 02:00 The Chase: Celebrity 11:00 Chasing Mavericks-PG15 13:40 Dates From Hell 05:30 How It’s Made 17:25 Dog With A Blog Specials 13:00 Dawn Rider-PG15 21:15 Chip n Dale Rescue 14:05 Dates From Hell Rangers 08:00 C.S.I. 15:00 Phantom-PG15 14:30 Dates From Hell 04:00 Live Bellator 21:45 Ducktales 14:00 C.S.I. 17:00 Emperor-PG15 14:55 Dates From Hell 10:30 Live NRL Premiership 22:15 Art Attack 18:00 C.S.I. 19:00 Philomena-PG15 15:20 Blood Relatives 12:30 Live NRL Premiership 22:40 Limon And Oli 19:00 Unforgettable 21:00 Seeking A Friend For The 16:10 Real Emergency Calls 16:30 Top 14 Highlights 22:50 Henry Hugglemonster 20:00 The Blacklist End Of The World-PG15 16:35 Real Emergency Calls 17:00 Live Top 14 23:05 Zou 21:00 Resurrection 23:00 Trespass-PG15 17:00 Stalked: Someone’s 19:30 Super Rugby Highlights 23:20 Mouk 22:00 Satisfaction Watching 20:00 Live Super Rugby 23:35 Jungle Junction 17:25 Stalked: Someone’s 23:50 Art Attack Watching 00:15 Julius Jr. 17:50 I Was Murdered 00:30 Calimero 18:15 I Was Murdered 00:45 Henry Hugglemonster 00:00 Little Miss Sunshine 18:40 Forensic Detectives 02:00 Saturday Night Fever 01:00 Zou 01:30 ICC Cricket 360 19:30 Forensic Detectives 01:15 Jungle Junction 01:00 Good Morning America 04:30 The Portrait Of A Lady 02:00 Indian Premier League H/L : 20:20 Forensic Detectives 06:30 Annie 01:25 Art Attack 03:00 Grimm KXIP v RR 21:10 Forensic Detectives 01:50 Julius Jr. 04:00 The Strain 09:00 My Last Day Without You 13:30 Live Indian Premier League : 22:00 Stalked: Someone’s 11:00 Blancanieves 02:00 Calimero 05:00 Good Morning America CSK v SH Watching 02:15 Henry Hugglemonster 09:00 Royal Pains 13:00 Corpse Bride 17:00 ICC Cricket 360 22:25 Stalked: Someone’s 14:30 Jobs 02:25 Zou 12:00 Covert Affairs 17:30 Live Indian Premier League : Watching 02:40 Mouk 13:00 The Fosters 17:00 My Last Day Without You KKR v RCB 22:50 True Crime With 19:00 The Glass Man 02:50 Jungle Junction 15:00 Live Good Morning America 21:00 Indian Premier League H/L : Aphrodite Jones Disney XD 16:00 Royal Pains 21:00 I, Anna KXIP v RR 23:40 Extreme Forensics 23:00 True Confessions 06:00 Kid vs Kat 17:00 Covert Affairs 22:00 Indian Premier League RPT : 00:30 Solved 06:10 Zeke & Luther 18:00 The Fosters CSK v SH 01:20 Crimes That Shook The 06:35 Ultimate Spider-Man 19:00 Royal Pains World 07:00 Phineas And Ferb 20:00 Covert Affairs 02:10 Stalked: Someone’s 07:25 Zeke & Luther 21:00 The Fosters Watching 07:50 Star Wars Rebels 22:00 Grimm 01:00 The Courier-PG15 02:35 Stalked: Someone’s 08:15 Supa Strikas 23:00 The Strain 03:00 Streetdance: All Stars-PG15 Watching 05:00 The Nut Job-FAM 06:45 Saving Mr. Banks-PG15 09:00 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 00:45 Breaking Amish 10:45 Need For Speed-PG15 01:35 The Undateables 13:00 Mandela: Long Walk To 02:25 Tina Malone: Pregnant At 50 00:00 Captain America: The Winter 03:15 Medical Anomalies Freedom-PG15 00:20 World’s Deadliest Killers Soldier 04:05 Driving Me Crazy 15:30 Foodfight!-PG 01:10 Man V. Lion 02:15 Hansel & Gretel 05:00 Driving Me Crazy 03:00 Art Attack 17:00 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 02:00 Bear Nomad 04:00 Prisoners Of The Sun 06:00 17 Kids And Counting 03:25 Julius Jr. 19:00 Ride Along-PG15 02:50 World’s Deadliest 06:00 Fatal Instinct 06:25 Toddlers & Tiaras 03:35 Calimero 21:00 That Awkward Moment 03:45 Secrets Of The Desert 08:00 Breakout 07:15 Toddlers & Tiaras 03:50 Henry Hugglemonster 23:00 Seven Psychopaths-18 Elephants 09:45 Captain America: The Winter 08:05 Randy To The Rescue 04:00 Zou 04:40 Yukon Vet Soldier 08:55 Randy To The Rescue 04:15 Mouk 05:35 Gorilla Murders 12:00 Fatal Instinct 09:45 Cake Boss 04:25 Jungle Junction 06:30 Alaska Fish Wars 14:00 A Good Day To Die Hard 10:35 Kate Plus 8 04:35 Art Attack 07:25 Alaska Fish Wars 16:00 Marvel’s Doctor Strange 11:25 17 Kids And Counting 05:00 Julius Jr. 08:20 My Life Is A Zoo 17:45 Captain America: The Winter 11:50 17 Kids And Counting 05:10 Calimero 01:00 The Legend Of Sasquatch 09:15 Shear Madness Soldier 12:15 18 Kids And Counting 05:25 Henry Hugglemonster 02:45 Dudley Do Right 10:10 Freaks & Creeps 20:00 Breakout 12:40 18 Kids And Counting 05:35 Zou 11:05 Animal Mummification 22:00 Police Story 04:15 Back To The Sea 13:05 18 Kids And Counting 05:50 Mouk 12:00 Dinofish 06:00 The 7th Dwarf 13:30 Say Yes To The Dress: The 06:00 Jungle Junction 12:55 The Bear Evidence 08:00 Barbie Fairytopia Big Day 06:10 Art Attack 13:50 World’s Deadliest 10:00 Zambezia 14:20 Oprah’s Lifeclass 06:35 Julius Jr. 14:45 The Phantom Cat 15:10 Cake Boss 06:45 Calimero 11:30 Barbie As The Island 15:40 Wild Indonesia 15:35 Cake Boss 07:00 Jungle Junction Princess 16:35 Wild Indonesia 00:15 Hansel & Gretel-PG15 16:00 Cake Boss 07:15 Zou 13:00 Dudley Do Right 17:30 Predator CSI 02:00 Prisoners Of The Sun-PG15 16:25 Cake Boss 07:30 Calimero 14:30 Moshi Monsters: The Movie 18:25 The Monster Project 04:00 Fatal Instinct-PG15 16:50 Cake Boss 07:45 Loopdidoo 19:20 The Phantom Cat 06:00 Breakout-PG15 16:00 Ernest & Celestine 17:15 Secrets Of The High Street 08:00 Limon And Oli 20:10 Wild Indonesia 07:45 Captain America: The Winter 18:00 Zambezia 17:40 Secrets Of The High Street 08:10 Jake And The Never Land 21:00 Wild Indonesia Soldier-PG15 20:00 Happy Feet 18:05 Oprah’s Master Class Pirates 21:50 Predator CSI 10:00 Fatal Instinct-PG15 22:00 Moshi Monsters: The Movie 18:55 Say Yes To The Dress 08:35 Doc McStuffins 22:40 The Monster Project 12:00 A Good Day To Die Hard- 19:20 Say Yes To The Dress 09:05 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 23:30 Ernest & Celestine 23:30 Dinofish SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS ON OSN MOVIES HD PG15 19:45 Say Yes To The Dress 09:45 Jake And The Neverland Classifieds

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (09/04/2015 TO 15/04/2015)

SHARQIA-1 CINDERELLA 8:30 PM RUN ALL NIGHT 10:00 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 7:45 PM CINDERELLA 1:00 PM BROKEN HORSES 10:45 PM RUN ALL NIGHT 1:00 AM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 10:00 PM THE COBBLER 3:15 PM BROKEN HORSES 12:45 AM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 12:15 AM CINDERELLA 5:15 PM AVENUES-2 CINDERELLA 7:30 PM FANAR-3 SKIN TRADE 12:30 PM AVENUES-10 THE COBBLER 9:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:30 AM SKIN TRADE 2:30 PM A LITTLE CHAOS 12:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 2:00 PM HOME 4:30 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 2:30 PM HOME 4:30 PM HOME 6:30 PM A LITTLE CHAOS 5:00 PM SHARQIA-2 S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 3:30 PM SKIN TRADE 8:30 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 7:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:45 AM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 6:30 PM SKIN TRADE 10:30 PM A LITTLE CHAOS 10:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 2:15 PM THU+ FRI+MON SKIN TRADE 12:30 AM THE LONGEST RIDE 12:45 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 4:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 6:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 7:15 PM NO THU+ FRI+MON AVENUES-3 AVENUES-11 FAST & FURIOUS 7 10:00 PM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 9:30 PM CINDERELLA 11:30 AM HOME 11:30 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:45 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 9:30 PM CINDERELLA 2:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 1:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:30 AM CINDERELLA 4:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 4:15 PM SHARQIA-3 CINDERELLA 7:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 7:00 PM SKIN TRADE 12:15 PM FANAR-4 THE LONGEST RIDE 9:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 9:45 PM SKIN TRADE 2:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:05 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:30 AM JUNGLE MASTER 2:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 2:45 PM JUNGLE MASTER 4:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 5:15 PM AVENUES-4 360º- 1 SKIN TRADE 6:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 7:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:30 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 1:00 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 8:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 10:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 2:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 3:45 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 10:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:45 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 4:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 6:30 PM SKIN TRADE 12:30 AM Special Show “FAST & FURIOUS 7” FAST & FURIOUS 7 9:15 PM FANAR-5 5:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:05 AM MUHALAB-1 SKIN TRADE 1:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 7:30 PM CINDERELLA 12:30 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 3:00 PM Special Show “CINDERELLA” 7:30 PM 360º- 2 CINDERELLA 2:45 PM SKIN TRADE 5:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 10:15 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 11:45 AM CINDERELLA 5:00 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 7:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:45 AM THE LONGEST RIDE 2:15 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 7:15 PM KUWAITI SHORT FILMS (Arabic) 10:00 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 4:45 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 9:30 PM SKIN TRADE 12:05 AM AVENUES-5 THE LONGEST RIDE 7:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:45 PM CINDERELLA 12:30 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 9:45 PM MARINA-1 CINDERELLA 3:00 PM THE LONGEST RIDE 12:15 AM MUHALAB-2 CINDERELLA 12:15 PM CINDERELLA 5:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:30 AM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 2:45 PM Special Show “CINDERELLA” 5:15 PM 36º- 3 SKIN TRADE 2:00 PM CINDERELLA 5:00 PM CINDERELLA 8:00 PM THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT HOME 2:00 PM CINDERELLA 7:15 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 10:30 PM 1:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 4:30 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 9:30 PM SKIN TRADE 1:00 AM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 3:30 PM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 4:00 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 11:45 PM THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 7:00 PM AVENUES-6 3:30 PM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 10:00 PM MARINA-2 FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:30 PM NO FRI SITUATION VACANT SKIN TRADE 1:00 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 1:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 3:15 PM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 6:30 PM SKIN TRADE 8:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 3:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 6:00 PM THU+FRI+MON Accountant:Young & FAST & FURIOUS 7 10:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 6:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 8:45 PM THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT dynamic B. Com. Graduate SKIN TRADE 12:30 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 9:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:30 PM 6:30 PM (1st Class) of 28 years, hav- FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:05 AM NO THU+FRI+MON ing good accounts knowl- MUHALAB-3 AVENUES-7 S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 9:30 PM edge, worked in India and JUNGLE MASTER 11:45 AM MARINA-3 BROKEN HORSES 11:30 AM THU+FRI+MON last 4 years working in FAST & FURIOUS 7 1:45 PM THE COBBLER 11:30 AM BROKEN HORSES 1:30 PM THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT Kuwait, having transferable FAST & FURIOUS 7 4:15 PM THE COBBLER 1:30 PM BROKEN HORSES 3:30 PM 9:30 PM visa, looking for a job of an FAST & FURIOUS 7 6:45 PM THE COBBLER 3:30 PM KUWAITI SHORT FILMS (Arabic) 5:30 PM NO THU+FRI+MON accountant. Can join imme- FAST & FURIOUS 7 9:30 PM NO FRI+SAT+MON KUWAITI SHORT FILMS (Arabic) 8:00 PM THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT diately. Contact 50541464 FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:15 AM JUNGLE MASTER 3:30 PM BROKEN HORSES 10:15 PM 12:30 AM (C 4966) JUNGLE MASTER 5:30 PM BROKEN HORSES 12:30 AM 12-4-2015 FANAR-1 FAST & FURIOUS 7 7:30 PM AL-KOUT.1 AVENUES-8 JUNGLE MASTER 11:30 AM THE COBBLER 10:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 11:30 AM Prayer timings THE LONGEST RIDE 1:15 PM THE COBBLER 12:15 AM THE COBBLER 11:45 AM FAST & FURIOUS 7 2:00 PM CHANGE OF NAME JUNGLE MASTER 3:45 PM THE COBBLER 1:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 4:30 PM Fajr: 04:04 ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 5:30 PM AVENUES-1 THE COBBLER 4:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 7:00 PM I, Burhanuddin Ujramama, ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 7:45 PM JUNGLE MASTER 12:00 PM THE COBBLER 6:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 9:45 PM holder of Indian Passport Shorook 05:26 ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 10:00 PM JUNGLE MASTER 2:00 PM THEEB (Arabic) 8:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 7 12:30 AM No. F6534066, issued in THE LONGEST RIDE 12:15 AM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 4:00 PM THE COBBLER 10:45 PM Jaipur on 01/03/2006, Duhr: 11:49 JUNGLE MASTER 4:00 PM THE COBBLER 1:00 AM AL-KOUT.2 FANAR-2 S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 7:00 PM BROKEN HORSES 11:45 AM change my name to Asr: 15:23 AVENUES-9 Burhanuddin Mohammedi. CINDERELLA 11:45 AM THU+FRI+MON CINDERELLA 1:45 PM 12-4-2015 Maghrib: 18:12 CINDERELLA 2:00 PM THE CANAL 6:00 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 1:00 PM BROKEN HORSES 4:00 PM BROKEN HORSES 4:15 PM THE CANAL 8:00 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 3:15 PM CINDERELLA 6:00 PM Isha: 19:31 CINDERELLA 6:15 PM S/O SATYAMURTHY- Telugu 10:00 PM ASWAR AL QUMAR- Arabic 5:30 PM CINDERELLA 8:15 PM

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Arrival Flights on Sunday 12/4/2015 SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 Departure Flights on Sunday 12/4/2015 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 Airlines Flt Route Time KNE 472 Jeddah 14:55 Airlines Flt Route Time IRC 6508 Shiraz 14:15 QTR 1084 Doha 00:05 KAC 788 Jeddah 15:00 UAL 981 IAD 00:25 QTR 1079 Doha 15:05 KAC 564 Amman 00:05 OMA 645 Muscat 15:05 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:25 FDB 058 Dubai 15:05 THY 772 Istanbul 00:15 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 MSR 615 Cairo 00:30 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:05 JZR 239 Amman 00:20 UAE 857 Dubai 15:45 FDB 072 Dubai 00:30 KAC 617 Doha 15:15 JZR 267 Beirut 00:30 RJA 640 Amman 15:55 DLH 635 Frankfurt 01:35 KAC 673 Dubai 15:20 FDB 068 Dubai 00:55 FDB 051 Dubai 16:10 THY 773 Istanbul 02:05 SVA 503 Jeddah 15:45 JAI 574 Mumbai 01:30 QTR 1072 Doha 16:20 ETH 621 Addis Ababa 02:50 KAC 773 Riyadh 15:55 JZR 539 Cairo 01:30 JZR 787 Riyadh 16:35 JAI 525 Abu Dhabi/Chennai 02:55 KAC 741 Dammam 15:55 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:40 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 16:50 PGT 859 Istanbul 02:55 KNE 473 Jeddah 16:00 RJA 642 Amman 01:45 KAC 792 Madinah 16:50 KKK 6508 Istanbul 03:10 OMA 646 Muscat 16:05 ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:50 KAC 562 Amman 17:00 OMA 644 Muscat 03:35 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 KKK 6507 Istanbul 02:15 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 UAE 854 Dubai 03:45 RJA 641 Amman 16:55 GFA 211 Bahrain 02:15 UAL 982 IAD 17:25 FDB 068 Dubai 04:00 JZR 266 Beirut 17:05 UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 ETD 306 Abu Dhabi 04:05 FDB 052 Dubai 17:10 OMA 643 Muscat 02:35 JZR 177 Dubai 17:45 QTR 1077 Doha 04:05 QTR 1073 Doha 17:25 QTR 1076 Doha 03:05 KAC 678 Muscat/Abu Dhabi 17:50 MSR 613 Cairo 04:15 UAE 858 Dubai 17:40 JZR 777 Jeddah 17:50 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 03:05 JZR 560 Sohag 05:00 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 17:40 FDB 067 Dubai 03:15 KAC 514 Tehran 17:55 MSC 406 Sohag 05:00 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 GFA 944 LCA 18:00 THY 765 Istanbul 05:05 JZR 184 Dubai 18:20 KAC 544 Cairo 03:35 JZR 483 Istanbul 18:20 QTR 1085 Doha 05:20 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 MSC 401 Alexandria 04:00 KAC 786 Jeddah 18:35 RJA 643 Amman 06:35 JZR 538 Cairo 18:40 JZR 555 Alexandria 04:15 KAC 502 Beirut 18:35 QTR 8632 Lahore/Doha 06:35 UAL 982 Bahrain 18:40 THY 770 Istanbul 04:40 AXB 393 Kozhikode 18:55 GFA 212 Bahrain 06:50 QTR 8632 Doha 05:05 QTR 1080 Doha 18:55 THY 771 Istanbul 06:50 JZR 238 Amman 18:45 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 KAC 618 Doha 18:55 FDB 070 Dubai 07:05 GFA 944 Bahrain 18:45 KAC 412 Manila/Bangkok 06:15 KAC 542 Cairo 18:55 JZR 164 Dubai 07:15 JZR 124 Bahrain 19:20 BAW 157 London 06:35 KAC 166 Paris/Rome 19:00 FDB 054 Dubai 08:30 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 KAC 206 Islamabad 07:30 KAC 742 Dammam 19:00 KAC 171 Frankfurt 08:30 FDB 064 Dubai 19:50 KAC 382 Delhi 07:40 UAE 875 Dubai 19:05 BAW 156 London 08:35 QTR 1081 Doha 19:55 SVA 512 Riyadh 07:50 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 SVA 513 Riyadh 08:50 AXB 394 Kozhikode 19:55 FDB 053 Dubai 07:50 FDB 063 Dubai 19:10 QTR 1087 Doha 08:55 ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 QTR 1086 Doha 07:55 ABY 123 Sharjah 19:20 KAC 671 Dubai 09:25 KAC 361 Colombo 20:00 KAC 302 Mumbai 07:55 MSR 606 Luxor 19:30 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:30 MSR 619 Alexandria 20:30 JAI 572 Mumbai 19:35 KAC 352 Kochi 08:15 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:30 JAI 571 Mumbai 20:35 KAC 774 Riyadh 19:40 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 KAC 117 New York 09:40 FDB 062 Dubai 20:35 FDB 061 Dubai 19:50 KAC 362 Colombo 08:30 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:45 UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 KAC 102 New York/London 19:55 KAC 332 Trivandrum 08:30 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 KAC 343 Chennai 20:55 OMA 647 Muscat 20:00 KAC 1543 Cairo 20:55 ABY 125 Sharjah 09:05 KAC 674 Dubai 20:00 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:00 OMA 648 Muscat 21:00 ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 09:10 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 IRC 529 Ahwaz 10:15 IRC 528 Ahwaz 09:15 DLH 636 Frankfurt 20:20 IRA 664 Shiraz 10:25 DLH 636 Dammam 21:00 IRA 665 Shiraz 09:25 KLM 417 Amsterdam 21:05 FDB 056 Dubai 10:40 KAC 283 Dhaka 21:05 KAC 288 Dhaka 09:25 ALK 229 Colombo 21:10 KAC 677 Abu Dhabi/Muscat 10:50 KAC 351 Kochi 21:05 FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 GFA 943 LCA 10:55 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 KAC 350 Kochi 09:40 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:15 QTR 1071 Doha 11:00 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 QTR 1070 Doha 10:00 FDB 073 Dubai 21:30 KAC 501 Beirut 11:00 KLM 417 Dammam/Amsterdam 22:05 GFA 943 Bahrain 10:10 QTR 1074 Doha 21:30 KAC 561 Amman 11:25 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:05 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:45 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 FDB 074 Dubai 22:10 UAE 873 Dubai 10:40 KAC 172 Frankfurt 21:50 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 THY 764 Istanbul 22:10 KAC 791 Madinah 12:00 UAE 860 Dubai 22:25 MSC 405 Sohag 11:20 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:10 KAC 541 Cairo 12:05 KAC 349 Kochi 22:30 JZR 561 Sohag 11:25 JZR 125 Bahrain 22:15 UAE 874 Dubai 12:10 KAC 301 Mumbai 22:30 JZR 165 Dubai 11:50 AIC 981 Chennai/Hyderabad/Ahmedabad 22:25 KAC 103 London 12:10 KAC 381 Delhi 22:30 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 UAL 981 Bahrain 22:40 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:15 QTR 1075 Doha 22:40 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 BBC 044 Dhaka/Dammam 22:40 MSC 402 Alexandria 12:20 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:45 THY 766 Istanbul 13:10 FDB 059 Dubai 22:50 KAC 785 Jeddah 13:00 KAC 205 Islamabad 22:50 IRC 6508 Shiraz 13:15 JZR 185 Dubai 22:55 JZR 786 Riyadh 13:10 ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:00 KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 JAI 526 Chennai/Abu Dhabi 23:00 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 KAC 411 Bangkok/Manila 23:25 QTR 1078 Doha 14:05 MSR 614 Cairo 23:30 KAC 513 Tehran 13:25 FDB 060 Dubai 23:50 FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:20 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 KAC 415 Kuala Lumpur/Jakarta 23:50 FDB 057 Dubai 14:20 PIA 205 Lahore 23:40 THY 767 Istanbul 14:10 DIAL161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION 34 SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 stars

CROSSWORD 870 STAR TRACK

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

You feel appreciated today. Not exactly feeling in control but that will work A fascination with the mysterious may be reawakened within you today. out in time. Your energies are high but may be a bit scattered. Any time spent in exercise Going beyond just finding a good novel or movie, you may be drawn toward the serious will help you gain a focus. Reading the news, the mail or some internet interest will also study of some occult subject at this time. Your relationships are harmonious. Physical help you gain a focus. It would also be good to prioritize your day with a little flexibility. activity, like sports or games among friends, is recommended now. You are in tune with You may enjoy a good movie or feel like escaping with a loved one this afternoon. your needs and the needs of friends and family now. Sympathy and understanding for Whatever you do, most of this day will be spent in an upbeat mood. Relationships are the loved ones is heightened. Don’t be surprised if everyone comes to you for help! Changes keys to emotional satisfaction now and lots of people want to help you celebrate your spe- at home should be undertaken in order to secure your peace of mind. This is a fine time cial day. This evening, there is an opportunity to enjoy a fun time with friends or loved to solidify existing friendships while gaining the affection of acquaintances. Seize the ones-perhaps both. chance when it comes!

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

Your energy is high and you feel vital. Others can feel this, so they in turn are This is a good day to weed the garden, clean up your desk or wash the car. drawn to you, making this a successful and fun day for any kind of group endeavor. Make Stick to routine tasks and avoid starting new projects or moving into new directions. You sure both your expectations and abilities are realistic before diving into something you may could wind up going in circles! Your creative intellect and your communication skills are not be able to get out of without harm or embarrassment today. This is a good time to fol- enhanced. You may feel a renewed interest in art, literature and nature. Your eloquence low someone’s lead in a family project-your help will be greatly appreciated. This could today will strengthen your influence over others. You are apt to spend a considerable mean providing a truck to help someone move or babysitting so relatives can celebrate an amount of time and effort to improve finances-principally through physical or manual anniversary. Your uniqueness is unusually keen at this time and you will bring forth many activity. This is a time when the desire for material success and considerable financial smiles from others. If you are not otherwise occupied-tonight is a wonderful time for a date, gain is great, though you may be reckless through gambling or speculation in handling to be married or to be in love. newfound finances. This evening is a good time for love.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) In your hunger for emotional excitement, you may be seeking out new and Today you may feel that you are stuck in a rut and everyone is conspiring to different kinds of people or new and different kinds of places to spend the keep you there. Take another look! It just could be that your self-discipline has become a lit- ACROSS day or evening. If you deal with groups, you will probably be advocating sweeping 5. (informal) Of the highest quality. tle lax and you are not giving your plans the extra push necessary for success. If you give changes. Just do not become involved in any project that may require a follow-through. 1. Inflammation of the urethra of unknown 6. A New England state. your best effort now, considerable progress can be achieved in whatever you want to You reap what you sow, thus working hard now will most likely pay off with many good attempt. If you have made a commitment to someone else, make that extra push to com- cause. 7. Filaments from a cobweb. times with friends and family in the future. You have a deep desire to succeed and accom- plete the task. You should, however, be careful of bending over backwards just to please plish much. If you are not working in a place of business, people that are looking for you 4. A card game played in casinos in which 8. Someone who copies the words or someone. You may feel yourself being used if you do not set a time limit to your services. could find you involved in some community affair. Social activities that take place at this two or more punters gamble against the behavior of another. Whether you realize it or not-you are the one in charge of you. Leisure activities with a loved time should be both well-attended and successful. banker. 9. Small gnawing animals. one this evening bring much harmony. 12. Brief episode in which the brain gets 10. Relating to or resembling lymphatic insufficient blood supply. glands or lymphoid tissue n. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 15. A poliovirus vaccine consisting of inacti- 11. The 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Cancer (June 21-July 22) vated polio virus that is injected subcu- 12. A city in southeastern South Korea. Your feelings may be tied to a rather short fuse today. All that energy could explode Indulge your curiosity because today your imagination and creativity are at their taneously to provide immunity to 13. Large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar in your face! If you have dealt with your feelings in the past and understand your emotional nature, best. New ideas are easily understood and bring interesting and exciting rewards. Make the most poliomyelitis. having thick silky fur in black and white then today could bring valuable insights that may help cut through some pesky problems in an of this exciting day. A common interest in spiritual and mystical values among family members may occur at this time. You have a desire to accomplish much today and may find yourself look- 16. Octopuses and paper nautilus. and fawn. ongoing venture. Research interests you and if the library is open today, you might enjoy spending time in research. The family tree, or research for a book you want to write, might prove to be a lot ing around to choose one or two of the many things you said you would accomplish if you had 17. (Babylonian) The sky god. 14. Wild sheep of northern Africa. of fun. You should experience all the benefits of your horoscope at this time-you are influenced the time. Now is a favorable time to work with friends or a family member on a project. You may 18. Capital of the state of South Dakota. 19. Resistor for regulating current. and encouraged by your surrounding as well. Your creative juices are flowing and your intuition is get to know them a lot better without even really trying. Relations with a spouse or friend are on 20. Cover with drops, as with dew. 24. Goddess of criminal rashness and its enhanced. This is the perfect time to work on your long- or short-term goals. solid ground. Expressing affection comes easily and can do much for your disposition. 21. A doctor's degree in education. punishment. 22. A genus of Indriidae. 26. English writer and a central member of Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 23. English architect who designed more the Fabian Society (1858-1943). Leo (July 23-August 22) than fifty London churches (1632-1723). 28. Being one hundred more than three Procrastination is not all bad. Sometimes an extra push on the throttle just floods This rare period indicates a time span when fundamental beliefs about your posi- 25. Tawny-colored African antelope inhab- hundred. the engine or spins the wheels. A good plan of action will emerge soon. A very expressive cycle of tion in society and responsibilities as an adult are seriously examined. You may decide that now is iting wet grassy plains. 30. Any of various plants of the genus experience has begun for you now. More than ever, you want to be admired and appreciated by the time to dedicate some time to the community in some form of service or perhaps politics. You 27. Usually dull-colored medium-sized noc- Aralia. others-to do and create things that stir the heart. This is child’s play; this is romance; this is taking a may question your position in life and work. The time is ripe now for some sudden and unexpected chance. Mental inspiration from others is a pathway for you right now. It is a good idea to make change. A change in job position may come about through a promotion. A change of scenery in turnal moth. 32. A Chadic language spoken south of every effort to cooperate and compromise with others. A project you are working on or helping your living arrangements or your work station is possible. Perhaps a long trip is planned. Take a 29. An informal term for a father. Lake Chad. others to work on should, therefore, be a great success. You are obliging to loved ones today. Your break from all these possibilities and enjoy the evening. Communication comes easily and you are 31. The tide while water is flowing out. 34. An Asian country under the control of ability to perceive others’ thoughts and feelings may bring you unexpected rewards. successful with a family member that at one time seemed quite remote. 33. An honorary arts degree. China. 36. A resource. 35. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann. 40. An Indian side dish of yogurt and 37. (of a musical instrument) Intermediate Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) chopped cucumbers and spices. between alto and baritone or bass. 41. The 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet. 38. A port in northwestern Israel on the Bay Exchanging information takes on an emotional significance for you now. Now is a time to be practical in personal decisions about finances. You expend 45. State capital of New York. of Acre. Being more involved with neighbors or siblings satisfies a deep emotional need. Shopping great zest in moneymaking efforts and are cautious about the type of activities in which you this afternoon, you may feel you want to buy everything in sight. Everything is seen as engage yourself. Mostly, though, you set examples for others to learn to keep life simple and 46. A state in the eastern United States. 39. Used of hooves. precious and may become quite tempting. You may find someone close to you under- enjoy one day at a time. There are opportunities now for you to pull in some extra money with a 48. A representation of the Virgin Mary 42. A member of the Tungus speaking peo- stands what you are looking for and can help you make wise decisions. You could come temporary job. Your mental faculties are enlivened, making you readily receptive to all thoughts mourning over the dead body of Jesus. ple of Mongolian race who are a up with new solutions or inventions. This is a good time to try and foster a sense of that impinge upon you. It’s best to rely on facts rather than feelings for now, especially when an 50. Headdress that protects the head from nomadic people widely spread over togetherness among family members, and you should try hard at this time to squelch the expensive mistake might occur. Parental instincts may come to center stage now. You make desire to do everything by yourself. Your disposition is open and welcome to all you meet. every effort to appease any discordance in the home. A movie with a friend is in order this bad weather. eastern Siberia. Relating with old chums is pleasant tonight. evening. 53. The unit of measurement for the pro- 43. Hosiery consisting of a cloth covering portion of gold in an alloy. for the foot. 56. A silvery soft waxy metallic element of 44. A doughnut-shaped chamber used in WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution the alkali metal group. fusion research. 58. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade 47. Of or relating to the stomach and intes- name Nardil) used to treat clinical tines. depression. 49. A port and the capital of Guinea. 66. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 51. Eurasian perennial bulbous herbs. from aba cloth. 52. A radioactive element of the actinide 67. (Jewish folklore) A demon that enters series. the body of a living person and controls 54. A public promotion of some product or that body's behavior. service. 70. Jordan's port. 55. The location of something surrounded 71. A crystalline rock that can be cut and by other things. polished for jewelry. 57. The blood group whose red cells carry 72. A cut of pork ribs with much of the both the A and B antigens. meat trimmed off. 59. In bed. 74. (Irish) The sea personified. 60. Avatar of Vishnu. 75. An agency of the United Nations affiliat- 61. A man who courts a woman. ed with the World Bank. 62. A small cake leavened with yeast. 76. Freetail bats. 63. The basic unit of money in Western 77. An edge tool with a heavy bladed head Samoa. mounted across a handle. 64. Wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and North Africa having large recurved DOWN horns. 1. Monotypic genus of palms of Australasia. 65. A river in north central Switzerland that 2. (British) A person without employment runs northeast into the Rhine. who makes money by various dubious 68. Having undesirable or negative quali- schemes. ties. 3. Of or relating to the uvea of the eye. 69. An undergarment worn by women to 4. Of or relating to or derived from or con- support their breasts. taining boron. 73. A state in the Rocky Mountains. Yesterday’s Solution

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Kardashian’s daughter the ‘ultimate girly-girl’

he ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star - who has her daughter follows in her mother’s footsteps and has tak- 21-month-old daughter North with husband Kanye en an interest in fashion. Kim told ELLE magazine: “She TWest - says the little one is “obsessed” with makeup. dresses really simple, and she’s not really a fussy dresser She said: “She really does love it all. She loves makeup. except for every morning and says ‘shoes,’ and has to put Every night we play, after her bath, in bed, and you know on a pair of shoes. “She just discovered backpacks so she my purse is always kind of by my nightstand, so she always love to put them on. She had a big pink poodle [backpack] says, ‘Purse!’ So she grabs my purse, and that means she that her friend sent her, and she loves sandals, so she was wants my makeup bag, so I give her my makeup bag and wearing these really, like, wild sandals... So I think she does it’s empty. “And if I just turn around for one second, she has gravitate towards really simple things, but she loves acces- my lipstick like all over her face. So I have to give her her sories.” own little makeup bag. She’s obsessed with makeup and watching me get ready and getting ready herself. She just loves the process, she could not be more ultimately girly- girl.” The 34-year-old television personality also revealed Stewart to be Charlie Cox inspired invited to Robert Pattinson’s wedding by Jim Carrey he 32-year-old star has admitted he was considering leaving he ‘Water for Elephants’ star is reportedly keen on the film and television industry until he saw the 53-year-old inviting his ex-girlfriend to his and FKA twigs’ upcom- Tactor in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and felt it was Ting nuptials. A source said: “Robert has been giving the moment he “understood” why he had gone into acting in the serious thought into inviting Kristen to his wedding.”They first place. When asked what convinced him to continue acting, he shared so much of their lives together, and both came to said: “It was ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’. I’d grown up see- huge prominence at the same time with one another ing Jim doing ‘Ace Ventura’, but his performance in [‘Eternal thanks to the ‘Twilight’ movies, so they’ll always have Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’] truly transcended what I believed something in common.” The former couple split in 2013, he was as an actor. “I remember being so inspired. For the first time I just eight months after Kristen admitted to cheating on the really understood why I was on this path.” Without inspiration from 28-year-old actor with ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ Jim, Charlie may never have found himself starring in Netflix series director Rupert Sanders but the insider claims there is no ‘Daredevil’ and whilst he thoroughly enjoys playing the character, he “bad blood” between the pair now. They added: “For Rob admitted the physical transformation was a “tall order”. He added to now, there’s no bad blood. He’s moved on, and so has the Spring 2015 issue of Men’s FASHION magazine: “It was a tall Kristen. It is time to look forward to the future.” And whilst order, because they were well aware that I was only 160 pounds. I’ve Robert is happy to invite Kristen to the wedding, his never eaten this much in my life! “I’ve had to wolf down a huge fiancÈe isn’t so sure why he wants to put the 25-year-old amount of carbohydrates and protein and have seven meals a day - actress on the guest list. Another source told before and after doing so much heavy lifting.” The Spring issue of HollywoodLife.com: “Twigs isn’t sure why he would consid- Men’s FASHION magazine will be distributed with several newspa- er inviting Kristen to their wedding - considering the cir- pers: The National Post, Montreal Gazette, Vancouver Sun and will be cumstances of their split. She would find it difficult to available on April 13 2015. invite someone who had cheated on her because she wouldn’t really want to know that person anymore. “But she’s not against the idea of inviting Kristen. She just thinks it’s a little strange he would want her there for their special day after she hurt him so badly.” Lavigne wants to make a Christmas album Wilson had ‘no friends’ in high school he 30-year-old singer contracted the illness - which pull through, Avril believes contracting the illness has ulti- is caused by tick bites and causes pain in the suffer- mately been a positive experience because she got to real- he 29-year-old actress may have a string Ter’s skin and joints and problems with the heart and ize what’s important in her life - mainly her family and her of successful movies behind her, with nervous system - last October and was left bedridden for husband, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. She Tmany people aspiring to be like her, but five months. Avril is now “80 percent” back to full health explained: “I haven’t stopped working since I was 15.”This she has revealed she had a difficult time as a and insists the traumatic illness has given her a new focus time spent with my family, has been really good for me youngster because she didn’t have the confi- in life. Speaking to Billboard magazine, she said: “Moving just to take a step back and look at my life, and really gets dence to communicate with her fellow class forward, I’m really clear on what I want in life ... I’ve always to see who in my life is really there for me when I need mates and join in the fun. She explained: wanted to make a Christmas album, but I’ve never had the them. I’ve had a lot of time to just think, and I’ve never “When I was a girl at high school, I was so time. But now it’s like, ‘You know what, just do it!’ Because been so clear before, or as close to my family. So there’s unpopular. I had no friends because I was so that’s something I really want to do, so that’s going to be been a lot of good that has come out of it.” Avril - whose shy, I was just shunned. I’ve learned now to next for me ... I really want to enjoy everything, because mother moved into her home in Ontario, Canada, to care compensate, especially in work situations. But life is good. I think there are a lot of positives with it. I’m for her - has even written a song about her battle with then I was so painfully shy, my face would go definitely choosing to view it that way.” Although there Lyme disease. all red when I spoke to people. Just embarrass- were times when she was so ill she feared she wouldn’t ingly shy. “And when you’re shy like that you tend to watch people a lot because you’re not participating in the fun, normally you’re just watching other people having fun. You’re at Jones the disco sitting by yourself on the side watch- believes people need parent licenses ing other people and you think, ‘Why are they popular? Why are they having so much fun?’ “However, the ‘Pitch Perfect’ star eventually he 37-year-old actress thinks she is an “awesome” mother to her decided to turn her life around and force her- three-year-old son Xander - whose father’s identity she has never self to make friends. She told Australia’s ELLE Trevealed - but doesn’t believe everyone has the right attributes to magazine: “It sounds sad now but I made a nurture a young life. Discussing whether she feels her ‘Mad Men’ charac- conscious decision in high school and I ter, Betty Francis, should have had children, she said: “There’s a lot of us thought, ‘There’s nothing wrong with me, I can who probably shouldn’t be mothers. I’m not including myself because I’m be someone who has friends, I just need to awesome, but there should be a license to have a kid, I think. “Back then, have confidence and be true to myself.’ “I people were having them when they were children themselves. It thought I could be like that forever, I could be changes your life in every way and I don’t know if Betty was selfless the shy girl who never talks up or never stand enough to be a mum. She’s competitive and emotionally immature, but up for herself but I knew I was so much better she gets better. “She tries, and I think that’s good.” January felt “really than that, so I could do it. And I was like, emotional” on the final day of filming ‘Mad Men’ and even deliberately ‘There’s a way to stay true to yourself and messed up her scenes to prolong the end. She told Grazia magazine: “This become popular and be a nice person.’ “ is the longest relationship I’ve had, so it was really emotional. I kept mess- ing up my takes so that I could keep saying my lines for her. It felt like someone was dying.” — Bangshowbiz

he ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star welcomed twin boys, Cy and Bowie, in November last year with her husband Marco Perego and has spoken out about the “challenging experience” she went through Tduring and after her pregnancy. Writing on Facebook, she said: “As you all know, we welcomed twin boys last November. Yes, by far, the most amazing experience of my life, but also a very challenging experience when it pertains to my body... “Your body changes dramatically, inside and out... In some Saldana’s cases more than others, your body experiences a kind of trauma through childbirth that is difficult to explain unless you’ve had that experience. “My case was like that, everything from my thyroid to my platelets crashed. Thank God, we are all doing great now, but my body was really bent out of shape body ‘out of after the boys were born. (sic)” The 36-year-old actress is working hard to get back into shape follow- ing the birth and is working alongside her friend and trainer Steve Moyer. Alongside a photograph of herself in the gym, she added: “Bouncing back feels impossible, but I know it is important as a shape’ after woman, and now a mommy, to not give up. I am determined to get my energy back and find bal- ance for my body before these little guys start walking, and before I go back to work..... my clock is ticking! (sic)” giving birth lifestyle SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Argentine judge orders arrest for Justin Bieber

n Argentine judge has issued an arrest warrant for implied that the warrant would force Bieber to return to Justin Bieber on Friday, saying the singer failed to the South American country. “Now we just need to wait for Arespond to summons related to allegations he the police to find him and bring him” to Argentina, said ordered bodyguards to attack a photographer in 2013. lawyer Matias Morla. “For us, this is a triumph against all Judge Alberto Julio Banos ordered the “immediate deten- those who said this case was a bluff and that we didn’t tion” of Bieber and bodyguards Hugo Alcides Hesny and have anything.” Calls and emails to Morla were not immedi- Terrence Reche Smalls. ately returned. — AP An email sent to a Bieber representative was not imme- diately returned. Bieber is accused of sending the body- guards to attack photographer Diego Pesoa outside a Buenos Aires nightclub. Bieber never returned to Argentina to respond to questions about the incident. Under Argentine law, Bieber would face from one In this May 11, 2014 file photo, month to six years in prison if convicted on a charge of Justin Bieber attends Game 4 of causing injuries. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the the Western Conference semifinal warrant would extend beyond Argentina. Calls to the NBA basketball playoff series with judge’s office Friday afternoon were not answered. In com- his mother Pattie Mallette, (second ments to local station Telefe Noticias, Pesoa’s lawyer from left) in Los Angeles. Eddie Redmayne the frontrunner to star in ‘Harry Potter’ spinoff

ddie Redmayne, who just won the explained of the trilogy. Sources tell Variety Oscar for playing Stephen Hawking in that the studio has also considered Nicholas E“The Theory of Everything,” may have a Hoult for the part after working with him on few more magic tricks up his sleeve. Sources the upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The first tell Variety that Redmayne is the favorite to “Fantastic Beasts” movie is scheduled to play Newt Scamander in Warner Bros.’ hotly arrive Nov. 18, 2016. WB’s “Harry Potter” anticipated “Harry Potter” spinoff “Fantastic series-which began in 2001 and concluded Beasts and Where to Find Them.” in 2011 — grossed more than $7 billion Author JK Rowling is making her screen- worldwide, making it the highest-grossing writing debut on the trilogy. Redmayne film franchise of all time. recently wrapped Tom Hooper’s “The Danish The studio has already said “Fantastic Girl” and has yet to receive an official offer. Beasts” would be developed across the stu- Director David Yates is said to be considering dio’s digital, consumer-products and gaming a few other actors for the part but units, including links to Pottermore.com, Redmayne, according to sources, is the fron- Rowling’s digital online experience built trunner. WB declined to comment on this around the Potter books. Warner Bros and story. Set in New York roughly seven decades Redmayne recently worked together on before Harry Potter’s saga starts, “Fantastic “Jupiter Ascending,” in which he played the Jon Hamm arrives at The Black And Red Ball In Beasts” is based on the Hogwarts textbook of villain opposite Channing Tatum. Though Celebration Of The Final Seven Episodes Of “Mad the same name and follows the adventures that film failed to meet expectations at the Men” in Los Angeles. of its author, Newt Scamander. Scamander is box office, the British thespian is still in high described as a “magiczoologist,” which in the demand following his Oscar win and Warners “Harry Potter” realm is a person who studies is more than happy to stay in business with magical creatures. Besides Scamander, there him. Redmayne is repped by CAA and United are four other main roles-two American girls Agents. — Reuters ‘Mad Men’ star was and two American boys-that the studio is currently looking to cast. “Although it will be set in the worldwide accused in violent community of witches and wizards where I was so happy for 17 years, ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ is neither a prequel fraternity hazing nor a sequel to the ‘Harry Potter’ series but an extension of the wizarding world,” Rowling Eddie Redmayne ad Men” star Jon Hamm took part in a violent college hazing in 1990 at “Mthe University of Texas that led to criminal charges and to the fraternity chapter per- manently disbanding, according to court and Brazilian cuisine more than beans school records obtained Thursday. The Emmy-nominated actor had not previous- ly been publicly linked to a lawsuit filed by a Sigma Nu pledge who said he was severely beat- as Michelin probes Latino dishes en, dragged by a hammer and had his pants lit on fire. In the 1991 lawsuit, the pledge said Hamm participated “till the very end.” A criminal record ickle your palate. Try some Amazonian ants middle class,” explained the company’s brands before selecting the 145 restaurants that will show Hamm, now 44, was charged with hazing with pineapple. Or how about some beet- executive vice-president Claire Dorland-Clauzel. feature in the guide’s first edition. In the future, and received deferred adjudication, which under Troot salad with curds? Brazilian gastro- She noted that Michelin has been present in Michelin intends to take on Brazilian inspectors nomic fare has far more to offer than the tradi- Brazil through its tire factories employing thou- and train them how to rate meals using six crite- Texas law means he had to successfully complete tional staples of beans and rice with cassava. So sands since 1927. The criteria for awarding gas- ria-ingredients, cooking, harmony and taste, probation but was never convicted. A separate say the experts from the revered Michelin guide, tronomic stars are the same around the globe, chef personality, menu regularity and the rela- charge of assault was dismissed. who have edited their first Brazil edition cover- meaning a one-star rating in Sao Paulo is worth tionship between quality and price. Representatives for Hamm and “Mad Men” cre- ing the megacities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao the same as in Paris or Tokyo, for example. The The guides always use local inspectors to ator Matthew Weiner did not respond to requests Paulo. Michelin inspectors visit the restaurants anony- produce their rankings-but never for first edi- for comment Thursday. None of the records were The guide reviews 145 restaurants, the first mously and duly pay for what they consume, tions, owing to the need for extensive inspector sealed, but Hamm was not famous when the inci- Michelin has ever selected in Latin America. A guaranteeing their independence, the firm training at the outset. Michelin bosses won’t say total of 16 boast one Michelin star — 10 in busi- stresses. for now which countries they may include in dent happened and his connection to the case ness hub Sao Paulo and the other six in tourist On occasion, they will identify themselves their next Latin American edition. But there are Brazilian chef Alex didn’t come to light until Star magazine reported mecca Rio. Just one received the accolade of and ask to talk to the chef and visit the kitchen- plenty of candidates as the importance of gas- Atala poses during an on it this week. two stars-chef Alex Atala’s D.O.M. in Sao Paulo, but only after they have settled the check. The tronomic tourism increases. “Governors, minis- interview at his DOM The case resurfaced just as the critically known for its use of Amazonian ingredients such restaurants with one or more stars earn their rat- ters, mayors come to see us and ask us if we restaurant in Sao acclaimed “Mad Men” begins airing its final sea- as the ants, which leave a surprising citric after- Paulo. — AFP son on AMC. According to the lawsuit, Hamm taste in the mouth. became “mad, I mean really mad” after the 20- Such delicacies require a portly wallet with menu prices of between 242 and 825 reais ($80 year-old Sigma Nu pledge failed to recite things to $270). “As with all fine gastronomy, it’s all he was supposed to memorize about Hamm and about the product and in this country, there are other fraternity members. For Hamm, his list fabulous products to be had-fantastic freshwa- included “Young Bobby,” “MC Hammer” and “UT ter fish, fantastic vegetables, meat of extraordi- Football Punching Bag.” nary quality,” enthused American Michael Ellis, The pledge, Mark Allen Sanders, said Hamm Michelin’s international guides’ director. went on to set his jeans on fire, shove his face in The guides were first published in France more than a century ago to promote automo- dirt and strike him with a paddle. “He rears back bile travel. “The Brazil guide reflects the fact and hits me left-handed, and he hit me right over there is a future. I was here back in the ‘80s when my right kidney, I mean square over it,” Sanders Brazilian cuisine was beans, rice, farofa (cassava said in the lawsuit. “Good solid hit and that, that flour) and very, very cooked meat. The Brazilians stood me right up.” love things well cooked. “But things have moved Sanders said he needed medical care and with- on — 25 years ago we didn’t have what we have drew from the school. Court records show the today,” Ellis explained to a group of reporters. lawsuit was dismissed in 1993. Attempts to reach Atala and other young chefs have traveled afar to discover new techniques, new ingredients Sanders were unsuccessful Thursday, and his for- and new spices that “give Brazil its own culinary mer attorney did not return a message. Four oth- signature,” said Ellis. er fraternity members were charged and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor hazing charges. The Taste the emotion Sigma Nu chapter was shut down and never Even so, to date Brazil still lacks a single reopened on campus. three-star establishment, an honor bestowed University records show Hamm arrived on only on select eateries whose chefs are not just talented but dedicated to the point of bound- campus in the fall of 1989 and left after the same less obsession with their culinary creations. semester in which the hazing took place. In a “It is the emotion which makes the differ- 2008 interview with W Magazine, Hamm said he ence. Three stars mark you out, it’s something left school his sophomore year after his father you’ll hopefully retain all your life. It’s something died and he returned to his home state of organic that happens in your mouth and is very Missouri. In March, Hamm completed a stint in difficult to reproduce,” said Ellis. “And every rehab for what his representatives said was treat- three-star chef, every artist, has a very personal and different way of producing it from all the ing only through repeated visits by different might produce a guide” highlighting local fare,” ment for alcohol addiction. — AP rest. Then we’re into the realms of emotion.” inspectors, who make the decision jointly. said Dorland-Clauzel. “Cooking has become an Michelin, whose hotel and eatery guides cov- Michelin has been compiling the Brazilian guide economic tool.” — AFP er 24 countries, chose Brazil as its first Latin for more than a year. American target as “it is the most important Inspectors from Spain, Portugal and various country in Latin America with a rapidly growing other countries sampled more than 500 dishes lifestyle SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Kuwait Beautiful & Green

Group photo shows Kuwait Times Editor - in- Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, Kuwait Times Deputy General Manager Adnan Saad, Juries Svetlana Arndt and Abdul Kareem Al- Enezy with the winners.

— Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat and Joseph Shagra

Kuwait Times fetes young artists - Category 12-14 years Winners of the 10th Student Art Competition ‘Kuwait Beautiful and Green’ awarded

By Faten Omar

uwait Times held the award ceremony of the 10th Student Art Competition ‘Kuwait Beautiful and Green’ on Monday Kat the Gulf University for Science and Technology. It was held under the patronage of Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al- Hmoud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. The contest was distinguished this year as it cel- ebrated 10 years, with the participation of more than 11,800 stu- dents from the ages of 6 to 18 from over 90 public, private, Arab and foreign schools in Kuwait, in addition to special needs stu- dents. A panel of judges comprising Kuwaiti and expatriate artists evaluated the artwork according to age and category of stu- dents. The categories were Elementary (6-8 and 9-11), Intermediate (12-14), Secondary (15-17) and students with spe- cial needs. The 3 winners of the 12 to 14 category were Omar Mohamad Eid from Khalifa Talal Aljare School, Jana Hussein from British School of Kuwait and Zainab Ishtiaq Ali from International School of Pakistan. The event was sponsored by Saudi Arabian Chevron and Zain, and the closing ceremony was hosted by GUST.

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Painting by first winner Omar Mohamad Eid, Khalifa Talal Aljare. Painting by second winner Jana Hussain, British School of Kuwait.

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1st winner Omar Mohamad Eid 5. Deevya Swain Khalifa Talal Aljare British School of Kuwait

2nd winner Jana Hussein 6. Muskan Tambe British School of Kuwait Salmiya Indian Model School

7. Aya Hisham Ibrahim 3rd winner Zainab Ishtiaq Ali Hawally Intermediate school International School of Pakistan 8. Mohammad Rashil Al-Merri Runners up Nousef Yousef Al-Nasif

1. Yasmeen Mohammad Ibrahim 9. Crayathri Jayakumar Hawally School Indian Educational School

2. Fatima Fouad Al-Roudan 10. Zainab Hussain Meerza Mishref Elementary School Gulf English School

3. Salman Mohammad Abdullah Tamer 11. Youmna Yousef Al-Jamal Khalifa Talal Aljare Salmiya School

4. Griffin George 12. Sara Mohammed Jassem ICSK Laila Al-Quraishiya School Painting by third winner Zainab Ishtiaq Ali, International School of Pakistan.

Yasmeen Mohammad Ibrahim, Hawally School. Fatima Fouad Al-Roudan, Mishref Elementary School. Salman Mohammad Abdullah Tamer, Khalifa Talal Aljare.

Griffin George, ICSK. Deevya Swain, British School of Kuwait. Muskan Tambe, Salmiya Indian Model School.

Aya Hisham Ibrahim, Hawally Intermediate School. Mohammad Rashid Al-Merri, Nousef Yousef Al Nasif. Crayathri Jayakumar, Indian Educational School.

Zainab Hussain Meerza, Gulf English School. Youmna Yousef Al-Jamal, Salmiya School. Sara Mohammed Jassem Laila, Al-Quraishiya School.

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