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MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 RAMADAN 26, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Army chief Mexico drug Djokovic vows resolve lord ‘El Chapo’ shatters Emsak: 03:14 to defend Guzman Federer’s Fajer: 03:24 Shrooq 04:57 nation escapes dream Dohr: 11:54 Asr: 15:28 Maghreb: 18:50 3 7 20 Eshaa: 20:20 Iraqi parliament speaker Min 35º Max 47º praises Amir’s wisdom High Tide 09:10 & 22:40 Prosecution begins interrogating ‘Fintas Group’ members Low Tide 02:20 & 16:25 40 PAGES NO: 16580 150 FILS By A Staff Reporter Ramadan Kareem KUWAIT: Iraqi Parliament Speaker Saleem Al-Jabouri Clear your debts as yesterday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in Kuwait that left 26 people dead and 227 oth- soon as you can ers wounded. Speaking after talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart Marzouk Al-Ghanem at the National Assembly, Jabouri By Hassan T Bwambale said the aim of the attack was to create divisions and ear readers, I would like to inform you that Islam infighting within the Kuwaiti people who successfully came to protect five things viz. your religion - aborted the attempt. He praised the wisdom of His Highness the Amir and by extension your freedom of choice, your D Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who visited the site life, wealth, honor and dignity, and finally, your lineage. of the mosque minutes after the bombing, adding that Although some pagans and polytheists of Makkah used Kuwait has faced the attack with firm security measures. to brand the Prophet (SAW) as a liar, crazy, poet et al, The Iraqi speaker said that Kuwaitis have exhibited when it came to the issue of depositing their wealth and the best example of national unity and standing behind property for safe keeping, they would deposit them their leadership in confronting terrorism. Jabouri was with the Prophet (PBUH) due to the fact that banks and also received by HH the Amir. other financial institutions were non-existent. The peo- In the meantime, head of the Public Anti-Corruption ple who were adamant to kill the Prophet and had sur- Authority Abdulaziz Al-Nemish said yesterday that he rounded his house determined to terminate his life, and members of the board of trustees of the Authority were among those who had deposited their belongings submitted their wealth disclosures to the Assembly with him. Before escaping to save his life, he made sure Speaker. his cousin - Ali - slept in his house to return the money He said the wealth disclosures will also be handed and other properties to their rightful owners. He would later to the prime minister in accordance with the be justified to flee for his life and ignore their property. Authority law. Nimesh said the Authority has already It is ironic that those who wanted to kill him were received wealth disclosure from Ghanem and Deputy among those who had trusted his fiduciary responsibili- Speaker Mubarak Al-Khurainej and will receive the JEDDAH: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (left), Saudi King Salman bin ty and deposited their belongings with him. wealth disclosure of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Abdulaziz Al-Saud and other regional dignitaries attend prayers prior to the burial of Saudi Prince Saud bin Continued on Page 15 Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah soon. Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in holy Makkah on Saturday. — KUNA Continued on Page 15 Iran talks on cusp of a deal

Bahrain re-arrests opposition leader DUBAI: Bahraini authorities arrested a top opposition leader yesterday, less than a month after he was freed from prison following time served for his role in Arab Spring-inspired protests. The Interior Ministry said in a brief Twitter statement that Ibrahim Sharif, the former secretary-general of the National Democratic Action Society, was detained for “violating the law.” The secular, leftist political group, which also goes by the Arabic name Waad, said the arrest took place about 2.30 am at Sharif’s home and that authorities began preliminary investigations without his lawyer present. Sharif was ATHENS: People get free food from a social kitchen yesterday in central Athens released last month after serving more than four years for which cooks every day in different parts of the city. — AFP his role in 2011 protests calling for reform in the kingdom, a Western ally that hosts the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. While dominated by the country’s majority Shiites, who TEHRAN: Iranian women leave a public bus in downtown Tehran yesterday. Greek ‘time-out’ from seek greater political rights and have long accused the Sunni Negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks plan to announce today that they’ve monarchy of discrimination, the protests also drew support reached a historic deal capping nearly a decade of diplomacy. — AP from other segments of Bahraini society. Sharif was one of euro a possible option several pro-democracy activists convicted by a military-led VIENNA: Negotiators at the Iran nuclear the talks, they said. Senior US and Iranian tribunal after a government crackdown on the protest talks plan to announce today that they’ve officials suggested, however, there might BRUSSELS: Euro-zone finance ministers ble debt restructuring,” it said. The passage movement. Other prominent opposition leaders and human reached a historic deal capping nearly a not be enough time to reach a deal by the included an option for a temporary Greek exit was in brackets to indicate it was not unani- rights activists remain behind bars. decade of diplomacy that would curb the end of yesterday and that the drafting of from the euro if Athens fails to agree a bailout mously approved and needs the approval of Waad said Sharif now faces charges of incitement of country’s atomic program in return for documents could bleed into today. deal, according to a document drafted yester- leaders. The document was submitted later hatred against and contempt of the government, and is sanctions relief, two diplomats told The All of the officials, who are at the talks in day and obtained by AFP. yesterday to the 19 euro-zone leaders, who being detained for 48 hours pending further investigation. Associated Press yesterday. Vienna, demanded anonymity because If a deal is reached, Greece’s bailout needs are hoping to reach a reform-for-bailout deal He rejects the allegations, the group said as it called for his The envoys said a provisional agreement they weren’t authorized to discuss the could amount to between 82 billion and 86 needed to keep Greece in the single currency immediate release. may be reached even earlier - by late yester- negotiations publicly. “We are working billion euros ($91.5-96 billion), said the docu- bloc. A European source told AFP on Saturday “The arrest of Sharif is an attempt to silence his voice and day. But they cautioned that final details of hard, but a deal tonight is simply logistically ment submitted to euro-zone leaders at an that Germany had drawn up plans in an confiscate his freedom of expression,” the group said. The the pact were still being worked out. Once impossible,” the Iranian official said, noting emergency summit. “internal paper” for a temporary five-year government’s Information Affairs Authority did not elabo- it is complete, a formal, final agreement that the agreement will run roughly 100 rate on the reasons for the arrest, saying it would provide “In case no agreement could be reached, Greek exit from the euro if it failed to improve would be open to review by officials in the pages. Greece should be offered swift negotiations its bailout proposals. further details once the investigation is complete. — AP capitals of Iran and the six world powers at Continued on Page 15 on a time-out from the euro area, with possi- Continued on Page 15 Saudi strikes hit Yemen rebels despite truce SANAA: Saudi-led coalition warplanes western entry into Aden,” he said, adding bombarded Yemeni rebels yesterday, that the group “received sophisticated witnesses said, in a new blow to a UN- weapons from the coalition.” proposed truce in the impoverished But the rebels prevented a convoy of country where millions are threatened desperately needed relief aid travelling with famine. from the western port city of Hodeida to Air strikes hit the Houthi stronghold enter Aden, said local relief activist of Saada in Yemen’s north, as well as oth- Adnan Al-Kaf. er rebel positions south of the capital Clashes also persisted in the central Sanaa and in the southern province of city of Taez and in the southern Shabwa Lahj, residents said. There were no province, where the Popular Resistance immediate reports of casualties. Clashes said 21 of its fighters were killed in three also raged in the southern port city of days of clashes. The UN-proposed Aden between the rebels and fighters humanitarian truce technically went into allied with exiled President Abedrabbo effect at 2059 GMT Friday and is sup- Mansour Hadi, known as the Popular posed to run until July 17, the last day of Resistance. the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The southern fighters managed to But the ceasefire, much needed to push back the rebels in the coastal Ras rush food supplies to a population Amran area, west of Aden, according to threatened by famine, has been flouted General Fadhel Hasan, a spokesman of by strikes conducted by the Saudi-led KUWAIT: Worshippers perform the ‘Qiyam’ prayer at the Grand Mosque on the eve of the 25th day of Ramadan Saturday night. Muslims the Popular Resistance. “We have seized coalition and fighting on the ground. around the world observe the ‘Laylat Al-Qadr’ (Night of Power), which is believed to be one of the odd nights of the last ten days of the control of the area that represents the Continued on Page 15 holy month. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat (See Page 2) LOCAL MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah meets Iraq’s parliament speaker Salim Al- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah meets Deputy Speaker of the Tunisian National Assembly Jabbouri. — Amiri Diwan photos Abdelfattah Mourou. Amir receives Iraqi, Tunisian parliamentarians

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Honorary Mission MP Faisal Al-Shayie. and the international community in combating ter- Kuwaiti mosque blast, a terrorist attack targeted a Highness the Amir. He also congratulated His Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received the visiting Meanwhile, HH the Amir received the visiting rorism in all its forms. Mourou meanwhile con- beach hotel in Tunisia’s city of Soussa claiming the Highness the Amir on the UN honoring naming Iraq’s parliament speaker Salim Al-Jabbouri and his Deputy Speaker of the Tunisian National Assembly demned the terrorist attack that recently hit a lives of 38 people, mostly British, and wounding 39 him a Humanitarian Leader and Kuwait a accompanying delegation at Seif Palace yesterday, Abdelfattah Mourou and his accompanying dele- mosque in downtown Kuwait city, and reaffirmed others. In the meantime, Mourou commended Humanitarian Center. National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al- gation, with attendance of His Highness the Crown his country’s solidarity with Kuwait. Mourou ruled bilateral ties, hoping for further cooperation for the Earlier, His Highness the Amir received His Ghanem and Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber and out that the suicide attack that targeted Al-Imam good of common interests. Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Prime Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah were in atten- Ghanem. His Highness the Amir condemned all Al-Sadiq mosque could hardly impact national uni- He appreciated Kuwait’s support to Tunisia and Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- dance. The Iraqi delegation arrived in Kuwait earlier heinous terrorist acts that aims to claim innocent ty in Kuwait. The attack that took place during the contribution to development in the country. Sabah and First Deputy Premier and Minister of on an official two-day visit. Upon arrival, Jabbouri lives and undermine stability and security. His Friday noon prayer, 26 June, killed 26 people and During the meeting, Mourou conveyed greetings Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad was received by Ghanem and Head of the Highness the Amir said Kuwait stands by Tunisia left 227 others wounded. The same Friday of the from Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi to His Al Sabah. — KUNA Amir returns from Jeddah after offering condolences

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his official delegation returned home late Saturday from Saudi Arabia where he attended the funeral of Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of State, Monarch’s Advisor and Foreign Affairs Supervisor. His Highness the Amir was received at the airport by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al- Ghanim, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh AMMAN: KRCS Deputy Chairman Anwar Al-Hasawi and Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan Dr Hamad Al-Duaij are pictured with children during an iftar banquet held in Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah. Amman Saturday. — KUNA photos The delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir includes Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al- Kuwaiti, Jordanian societies offer Jaber Al-Sabah, Sheikh Faisal Al-Saud Al- Mohammad Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh medical care to Syrian refugees Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Salem Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, First AMMAN/ARBIL: Syrian refugees in Jordan will Displaced children Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister have free of charge medical care in the Jordan Separately, Hasawi said that due to current Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Red Crescent Hospital for a year, according to an crisis in the region and in many Arab countries, Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al- agreement signed in Amman yesterday. Deputy particularly Iraq and Kurdistan region, “we all are Sabah, Director of His Highness the Amir’s KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society facing millions of children as refugees.” He Office Ahmad Fahad Al-Fahad and Kuwait’s (KRCS) Anwar Al-Hasawi and his counterpart at added in a statement that these children and Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is received by His Ahmad Al-Sabah meets King Salman bin Jordan’s National Red Crescent Society (JNRCS) their families became refugees, escaping the Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Thamer Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- Abdulaziz shortly after arrival in Saudi Eng Omar Abu-Goura inked the deal worth $500 ongoing armed clashes, leaving behind their Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. — KUNA Ahmad Al-Sabah upon returning to Kuwait. Arabia. — Amiri Diwan photos million. The agreement is part of Kuwait’s basic needs, notably their school education, humanitarian initiatives to provide medical which is one of their principal rights. treatment to Syrian refugees, Kuwaiti Hasawi added that a new health aid cam- Ambassador to Jordan Dr Hamad Al-Duaij said. paign, in cooperation with the Iraqi Ministry of Meanwhile, Hasawi said that the deal fol- Health, will be launched in all Iraqi provinces, for lowed a detailed study that assessed the capabil- providing necessities for the displaced, includ- ities of the JNRCS to support Syrians in the ing shelter, in response to wishes of His Kingdom. He added that the JNRCS has been Highness the Amir of Kuwait, and as part of active in responding to the humanitarian needs Kuwait’s ongoing humanitarian efforts “to aid to of the refugees since the eruption of the Syrian brothers in Iraq.” crisis more than four year ago. Abu-Goura appre- Hasawi noted that KRCS’s role was to ciated the KRCS for its support to the needy respond swiftly to children’s needs and humani- worldwide, regardless of faith, color or ethnicity. tarian requirements in Iraq. The KRCS had also held an iftar banquet for The official added that during a tour by a orphans and Holy Quran memorizers on KRCS team grouping leaders and activists to Saturday, part of the society’s breakfast cam- refugee camps in Arbil, they witnessed desper- paign in Jordan. KRCS distributed boxes contain- ate need for care and protection particularly ing food and clothes for the orphans, in Nour Al- among the children, as well as lack of proper Huda Center, for Eid Al-Fitr. They distributed health and educational facilities in and outside boxes for 400 orphans and memorizers of the the refugee camps. Holy Quran as part of the society’s philanthropic In recent days, the KRCS started carrying out activities in Jordan during the Holy month of the initial phase of a KD 200 million humanitari- Ramadan, Hasawi said, adding that the cam- an campaign, launched to help the refugees in paign was part of KRCS’s social responsibility Iraq’s Kurdistan. towards people in need in different countries, The campaign, the biggest aid campaign as and to blend this segment into the society. of today, is carried out in collaboration with Hasawi, who thanked the people of Kuwait for Barazani Charity Foundation. It will give out contributing to this campaign, commended the food items to more than 26,000 displaced fami- Jordanian Red Crescent’s efforts to coordinate lies in Harsham refugee camp in Kurdistan. The the distribution of the aid for the needy first phase of this aid campaign will include dis- Jordanians or Syrian refugees. tribution of food items, Hasawi noted. — KUNA

Kuwait participates in Action/2015

KUWAIT: Kuwait Society for Human Rights is set efforts, Junaid added. He noted that world lead- to participate in Action/2015; the biggest global ers will convene in New York in September to movement to end poverty, inequality and cli- agree on what needs to be done to end poverty, mate change. Action/2015 is organized by reduce inequality and tackle environmental Project 189; an informal social organization aim- destruction. Another meeting will be held in ing to protect, promote and improve the rights Paris, in December, where they will come of domestic workers in the Middle East. It is a together again to decide on a new climate coalition of over 1,600 organizations in around agreement with the potential to secure a safer 160 countries. planet. The decisions made at these two gather- Projects manager at Kuwait Society for ings will help shape the fate of the next genera- Human Rights Sahil Al-Junaid said late Saturday tion and many more to come, he pointed out. that Action/2015 was announced by Pakistani Throughout 2015, everyone everywhere can get schoolgirl activist Malala Yousafzai when she involved in influencing the outcomes of these accepted the Nobel Peace Prize last December global debates by posting photos and com- KUWAIT: Thousands of worshippers performed the ‘Qiyam’ late night prayer at the Grand Mosque on the eve of the 25th day of Ramadan 2014. Kuwait’s participation in this campaign ments under the campaign’s hashtag Saturday night. Muslims around the world observe the ‘Laylat Al-Qadr’ (Night of Power), which is believed to be one of the odd nights of the last stems out of its support to all humanitarian ‘action2015.’ — KUNA ten days of the holy month. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat LOCAL MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 Commerce Ministry asked to KUWAIT VOICES withdraw Al-Watan land plots

By A Saleh School curriculums and acceptance of others. camps, the law activation was delayed,” he MP Saleh Ashour urged Minister of explained. KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Industry Education and Higher Education Dr Bader Conscription law (PAI) has asked to withdraw the land plots Al-Essa to teach Shiite ‘Twelver’ principles MP Abdullah Maayouf expressed wishes Retirement it had allocated for Al-Watan Press and in schools and asked whether the ministry that the government would pass the bill Finance Minister Anas Al-Saleh referred Publishing House Company now that its intends amending or changing the proposed by the Defense Minister Sheikh over 100 senior finance ministry officials to commercial license had been cancelled. Islamic Education curriculums. Ashour Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah to activate the retirement for spending 30 years in service. In this regard, PAI contacted the mainly focused on parts of the Islamic conscription law within the few coming The finance ministry justified the decision Ministry of Commerce and Industry Education curriculums that prohibit visit- months. “The law should take effect one by following the cabinet decision made requesting to withdraw the usufruct right ing tombs and graves. “What about visit- year after its publication in the official upon request from the Civil Services it had issued to Al-Watan to use various ing the tomb of Prophet Mohammad gazette but since it includes a wider age Commission and said that further decisions land plots in several areas for various pur- (PBUH)?” he inquired, calling for having range starting from 18 years and since would be issued soon promoting some poses. curriculums that call for more tolerance preparations for this are not yet ready at employees to fill in the vacancies.

‘I still believe there is good in people’s hearts’ By Ben Garcia

his Ramadan, Kuwait Times wants to shift the con- versation to the ordinary folks that make up the Tmajority of this country. By listening to their sto- ries and recognizing their humanity, we can remind ourselves and hopefully our readers of the ties that bind us all together as a species. Joseph Shagra, Kuwait Times’ resident photographer joined the newspaper in 2000, but has been in Kuwait since 1964. His father came to Kuwait in 1961 and when Joseph was eight years old, he and his mother followed his father in Kuwait. Even before joining Kuwait Times, Joseph has had a considerable experience as a photographer. After being invited by his nephew, Joseph joined Al-Risala newspa- per in 1971 and started his professional career as a pho- Army chief vows determination tographer. From Al-Risala newspaper, Joseph worked for Al- Siyyasah newspaper for six months, then went back to to defend national security work for Al-Risala, when he was allowed to work part- time. Then, from Al-Risala, Joseph transferred to work for an Arabic sports magazine for the years 1983 until KUWAIT: Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant lauded efforts being exerted to protect statement added. Kuwaiti Army’s personnel, it said. Kheder 2000. “During those years, I also worked for many mag- General Mohammad Khaled AlKheder the homeland, the Defense Ministry’s Kheder conveyed the greetings of was accompanied by Deputy Army Chief azines and newspapers as a freelance photographer,” vowed yesterday to resolutely protect and Directorate of Moral Guidance and Public Deputy Prime Minister and Defense of Staff Lieutenant General Abdullah Al- Joseph said. With his nephew, Joseph tried his luck and defend the homeland. Relations said in a press statement. Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah Nawaf Al-Sabah and the Commander of applied for a visa in the United States. Unfortunately, While visiting the Striking Squad of the He said that all personnel of the to the army’s personnel, it noted. The visit Land Force Major General Khaled Saleh only his nephew managed to get the visa. “We applied Land Force, Lieutenant General Al-Kheder armed forces are up to responsibility, the reflected Al-Kheder’s interest in the Al-Sabah. — KUNA for a visa to the US together. My nephew got the visa and I did not so I got stuck with the newspaper till now,” he explained. Crime Man sent to serve life Asked if there was a time in his life when he felt Report alone, Joseph answered yes. “I felt alone when my whole family left for Syria,” he said. imprisonment sentence Joseph was with his family for many years in Kuwait; Duo held on drugs his children even studied here during their kinder- smuggling charges By Meshaal Al-Enezi Ghanim said that the Ministry of Health paramedics garten and elementary years, but in 2010, he decided to responded to 391 cases over the previous six nights of late send them back to Syria - just a year before the situa- KUWAIT: A Pakistani man who is wanted to serve up to night prayers in clinics distributed to the Grand Mosque, tion in Syria turned bad. By Hanan Al-Saadoun 100 years in prison for several drug-related verdicts was Bilal Mosque in Siddiq and Jaber Al-Ali Mosque in Shohada. “I managed to overcome all these because I just ded- recently arrested at the free trade zone and referred to rel- Ghanim explained that paramedics provided medical icated my life in my work and I am used to it now,” he KUWAIT: A citizen and his Egyptian friend were recently evant authorities. care to 242 persons at the Grand Mosque while 2 persons said. Asked on what important lesson or lessons he arrested with possession of drugs they had imported and had to be taken to the hospital; 85 persons were attended learned in his life so far, Joseph said that he learned that were trading in, said security sources. Narcotics detectives ‘Very hot’ weather to at Bilal mosque and 62 at Jaber Al-Ali Mosque. Most of he should not trust anybody, not even friends or rela- had been tipped off that the men had just imported a ship- According to Kuwaiti Meteorological department, the the cases included hypertension, diabetes, exhaustion and tives. “Of course that is what I want to believe but at the ment of European hashish by air cargo. After raiding an weather forecast for the next 24 hours includes very hot dyspnoea (breathlessness). Meanwhile, Ghanim said that in end of the day, I keep on trusting people because I still apartment in Sabah Al-Salem which the suspects rented, daytime with light to moderate north westerly wind and preparation for the last ten days of Ramadan, the ministry believe there is something good in people’s hearts,” he the detectives found 1.5 kilograms of hashish, tools used in relatively hot nighttime with light variable wind. had prepared two clinics for men and two for women in confessed. preparing and packing the drug for sale, sums of money addition to one at the VIP reception at the Grand Mosque. and a weapon. A case was filed and the suspects were Mosque clinics “We have 12 clinics in total in all three mosques, 13 ambu- GSSCPD addresses obstacles referred to relevant authorities. Medical Emergency Department Manager Dr Faisal Al- lances, 58 paramedics and paramedic scooters,” he said. facing clean fuel project

KUWAIT: The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council Ramadan soap for Planning and Development (GSSCPD) underscored Saturday the importance of following up and registering the obstacles that the project of implementing the envi- ronmentally friendly fuel is facing. operas’ review The statement was made by Khaled Mahdi, head of the follow-up at the GSSCPD, when a team paid a visit to the By Nawara Fattahova hasn’t. Her mother wants to take her home, but Fawzi insists she Kuwait National Petroleum Company to be acquainted goes back home and her mother can come there. Fawzi tries to with the procedures of implementing the project. The visit KUWAIT: Kuwait Times is publishing daily reviews of three Kuwaiti love her and forget Ghala. aimed to follow up and register obstacles to be included in soap operas aired on Al Rai TV. Here are the reviews of episodes 22 Farouq comes home tired and tells Taiba he cheated on her the monthly report that is referred to the Cabinet, he not- to 24: and wants her to forgive him. Taiba has more plans to get rid of ed. Forming the follow-up teams and paying field visits are Ghada for good. She tells Ghada that they want to rent her flat part of the recommendations of the Supreme Council for ‘Qabil lil kaser’ and there is someone who wants to see the flat. Taiba goes with Planning and Development, he said. The project of the Hadeel has a plan to make Ali feel jealous and agree to her Farouq to get a few things from their flat at the same time a environmentally friendly fuel is a quantum leap of the oil demands, so she makes a woman call her mother saying her son prospective tenant enters the bedroom. When he touches refining industry in Kuwait and strengthens the competi- wants to propose to her daughter. So her parents ask her if she Ghada’s hand, Farouq sees them and fights with him, and tells her agrees to marry him, and she says yes, so they are surprised. When to leave within three days. Futuh finds out her mother transferred tiveness of Kuwaiti oil products before the environmental Ali comes to know about it, he gets angry, but Hadeel again tells all her money to Switzerland, so she files a case against Nooriya terms, he added. him he has to marry Jinan to get rich and marry her. She warns for keeping Fatma at her house, as Fatma is legally incompetent. The cornerstone of the project was established last him if he refuses, she will marry anyone who proposes to her. So At the police station, Futuh says she will drop the case if Nooriya March, with the aim of developing the two refineries of he agrees to marry Jinan. signs a pledge that she would never approach Fatma. Mina Abdullah and Al-Ahmadi Ports in accordance with Raja is inventing stories about Jinan and Ali and telling each of Faisal wants to commit suicide so he can donate his heart to high-quality standards. This move aims to provide safe them that the other one admires him or her. She tells Jinan that Ali his nephew Nasser, so he buys coal, and at the supermarket he energy and create many opportunities for citizens as well was asking her about Jinan’s personal life and her first marriage, sees a man shouting at his son, and finds out he’s his stepfather. as produce oil products with high quality. — KUNA saying he likes her. Then she lets the new employee tell Ali that he He then calls the husband of his ex-wife, telling him he will file a heard Jinan talking nicely about him. Raja also tells Sulaiman that case to get the guardianship of his children, so he brings them to Jinan doesn’t love him anymore. Faisal. His ex-wife comes to Faisal looking for the kids, so Faisal GCC security chiefs urged Wed is trying not to let Rakan spend money as she knows he is then gives her the kids. While Fawziya was talking to her ex-hus- poor, so she says she didn’t like any of the bedrooms they saw, band in front of the house, they see guy who played the role of to eliminate terror crimes and she also wants to eat from cheap restaurants. Wed invites the witness paid by Futuh. He said he came for Futuh and admits Hadeel to her wedding and she goes with Ali, who asks Jinan if she paid him and Fatma is innocent. Futuh comes and tells them KUWAIT: Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh she loves him as he is in love with her. Jinan then tries to avoid Ali, his girlfriend paid for the maid to say this. So Fawziya gets angry Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah urged so he goes to her office to talk to her and propose to her. At this and leaves. The next day, she brings the suitcase of Fajer and heads of political security departments in the GCC moment, Sulaiman comes and fights with Ali. They go to the leaves her there. When Fajer follows her mother’s car, a car hits her. countries to be more vigilant and exchange informa- police station and Yousef’s friend calls him, so he goes to the sta- Shihab is trying to get closer to Fayza. He calls her, and she tion too. Jinan tells Wed she loves Ali and Wed is happy. Then Wed decides she has to get a divorce from Hamad first. So she calls him tion to eliminate terror crimes. tells Rakan that Jinan loves Ali and they may soon get married. while he is at the cinema, but he tells her to send a message, Sheikh Mohammad and the political security chiefs exchanged views over latest security developments Four injured in cooking gas explosion Rakan is upset as he knows about Hadeel’s plan and can’t believe which she sends by mistake to Shihab, who goes to meet her. He his friend Ali will do it. He tells his mother Moza about it, who also sees her and when he starts talking to her, Hamad arrives, so he following the deadly attacks on mosques in Saudi A fire broke out in a Jahra building, said security Arabia and Kuwait, the interior ministry said in a state- sources. According to Jahra firemen, the fire was doesn’t believe it. leaves, saying it was a mistake. Sulaiman finds out that Raja bought a villa in Turkey and fights ment Saturday. caused by the explosion of a cooking gas cylinder, with her. She tells him she wants to move as she is fed up of hid- ‘Thakira min Waraq’ Two attacks on two mosques took place in Saudi which blew off an apartment ceiling and an entire wall ing and cheating on her friend. But Sulaiman says he can’t leave as Najd takes Shouq outside to change her depressed mood. Arabia cities of Qateef and Dammam killing and on the second floor. Four expatriates were injured in his whole life is here. He asks Hiba to tell Yousef to fight with Jinan There she sees Nawaf with Mashael in a boat and they leave. wounding several people. A deadly attack on Imam Al- the fire. and demands his money, but Hiba refuses. Mashael convinces Nawaf to come to her flat to give him a gift, Sadiq Mosque in downtown Kuwait during Ramadan Fahd comes back from the honeymoon, and his mother is but Najd comes with the rest of the girls and sees them together. this year claimed lives of 26 martyrs and injured 227 making problems for Zahra as she doesn’t like her. She provokes She yells at him and blames him, and he leaves. Mashael follows others. her all the time, and then she even bans her from using the him. Mashael’s father gets married again secretly to another Sheikh Mohammad said more vigilance was need- kitchen or cooking. So Fahd reminds her of the secret of the bag woman. This time his son knows about it, but doesn’t tell his ed in addition to rapid share of information in order to and demands that she treats Zahra well. mother although she is paying him to watch his father. The father eliminate these terror crimes in a drive to safeguard Mariam is not paying attention to Bu Fahd, so he goes to her promises to let him marry the younger sister of his second wife security and safety of citizens. The meeting was office and blames her. She apologizes for being busy with work. and arrange a house for him. attended by Interior Undersecretary General Sulaiman He listens to love songs all the time, and also doesn’t like to spend Fajer tells her father who adopted her that she wants to live Al-Fahad and his Assistant for State Security Major- time with his wife. with her parents after she found out he is not her real father. She General Esam Al-Nahham. returns to Kuwait and insists to live with her poor parents in their ‘Ummina Rwehit Al Jannah’ old house. Her real father then tells her she has to go back to her Sheikh Mohammad, meanwhile, said ministryís per- Fahd admits he knew that Ghala was in love with his brother adoptive father as their life is miserable. sonnel highly appreciated His Highness the Amir Fawzi as his late wife Hala told him they were about to get mar- Jassem marries Diana and takes her with him to Kuwait. He Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabahís speech, ried. But he loves her more than his late wife. Ghala then tells informs his wife so she’s not shocked at the airport. They all live in which he delivered two days ago, in which he praised Fawzi her husband knows about them, so Fawzi fights with him. the same house. Noora decides to marry her colleague Mark. Najd the security forces for their rapid apprehension of per- Nouf has an accident and people think she has died, but she is not sure if she loves Ali although she misses him. petrators of Imam Al-Sadiq mosque. — KUNA MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

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KUWAIT: Canadian Ambassador to Kuwait Martine Australian Ambassador to Kuwait Warren Hauck speaks Moreau addresses the audience. at the event.—Photos by Joseph Shagra Canadian Business Council jointly hosts Ramadan ghabqa

KUWAIT: The Canadian Business Council (CBC) organized an International Business Ramadan Night - ghabqa last Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was supported by the American Business Council Kuwait (ABCK), British Business Forum (BBF) and Australian Business Group (AusBG). Ishtiaq Malik, President of the CBC, welcomed the gath- ering and thanked everyone present for attending the Ramadan ghabqa and giving their support to the event. Malik thanked the Canadian Ambassador to Kuwait Martine Moreau for the support and cooperation extended by the Canadian Embassy to the council. Malik also thanked Australian ambassador Warren Hauck for joining this ghabqa event and his support. Making tonight a reality was not just the result of the wonderful support received from the CBC’s own members, it has been incredibly fortu- nate to have the support of several other prominent busi- ness councils and groups here in Kuwait. Graham Kenny - BBF Chairman, Ibrahim Alhamad - Addressing the gathering, Canadian Ambassador to AusBG President, Jack Montgomery - ABCK Vice Chairman Kuwait Martine Moreau offered sincerest thanks and grati- thanked all and assured support from their business tude to fellow local business associations for supporting councils and group for such future joint events. this evening. Their leadership and staff have invested their AUSA Kuwait Chapter President Randy Williams wel- time in helping the CBC raise awareness and promote this comed the idea of such joint gatherings and hoped to con- evening amongst the various business communities and tinue. Members of the International Business Community for this we are most grateful. Gatherings such as this allow including the Italian, Spanish, Turkey and Greek counter- for us to get acquainted and share our experiences. parts attended the function. Moreau appreciated the role played by the council in pro- Malik thanked CBC EC members Basil Toutoungi, Dr moting trade relations between Kuwait and Canada. David McHardy and Nadia Hammouda for their active par- Australian Ambassador to Kuwait Warren Hauck also ticipation in the success of this event. Also appreciation addressed the gathering and spoke about the huge trade goes to Sheeba Pius from BBF and Angelina Lantaca from potential existing in Kuwait for the business council’s to the CiK. They all worked very hard to raise awareness about tap. this event and helped CBC throughout various aspects of Each of the council representatives also spoke on the the planning process. occasion expressing their support and good wishes. Jacky Malik thanked main sponsors KLM/AIR FRANCE Alaa Perkins UK Deputy Head of Mission addressed the audi- Albosta and KARAZ Market Moussa Hamad. The event con- ence and appreciated all the efforts from the participating cluded with a grand buffet and prizes for some lucky win- business councils and group. ners. A photograph from the book ‘Faces of Kuwait’ by Jack Wozniak (researched by Mahmoud Zakariya) shows a waiter pouring tea inside a coffee shop.

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Holiday Inn Salmiya hosts annual ghabqa

KUWAIT: As a gratitude for their continu- entertained by 4 different live shows that Sama Dental Clinic and complimentary ous support in covering all the hotel’s reflects the traditional Ramadan celebra- hotel stay offered by IHG hotels. exclusive events and offers, Holiday Inn tions in the middle east and later on they Holiday Inn Salmiya welcome all Salmiya hosted its annual Ramadan were treated with a lavish buffet featur- guests with an outfit reflecting the glam- ghabqa to honor all the media and jour- ing variety of international cuisines pre- orous spirit of Ramadan, offering them nalists representatives In addition to the pared by the master chefs of Holiday Inn the finest Arabian hospitality, where hotel top corporate accounts in recogni- Salmiya, in addition to the distinctive live they can spend a great times with their tion of their loyalty to the hotel over the cooking stations with wide variety of family and friends and enjoy iftar or past years as they have made the Holiday fresh dishes beside the dessert and fresh sohor delicious menus at Sakura, Rib Inn Salmiyah their premier choice. fruit section that reflected the high stan- Eye , Al Diwan international buffet or Guests upon arrival were welcomed dards of hospitality. Ayam Zaman Lebanese restaurant buf- by the hotel management team headed Also two raffle draws took place fet and get a chance to enter a weekly by Monjed Salha the General Manager, where all lucky attendees won many raffle on airline tickets to many destina- who addressed the invitees, warmly wel- valuable prizes provided by pioneer tions, latest in technology electronics comed their presence and expressed his group of companies in Kuwait including and valuable dental services vouchers appreciation for their constant support airline tickets presented by the Royal or they can simply have it at their place for the hotel during the year around and Jordanian Airlines and Gulf Air, several with the outstanding culinary options wished them to spend a great evening. electronics provided by Durrat Al Kuwait offered by the catering and events serv- During the event, the invitees were Co and valuable vouchers offered from ices.

Zain shares Ramadan blessings with children in hospitals KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecom- the Holy Month, where the company during special occasions is part of the munications company in Kuwait, con- aims to share the joys and blessings of company’s commitment to celebrat- tinues its extensive Corporate Social Ramadan with different segments of ing the Holy Month of Ramadan Responsibility program during the the society. Zain’s team distributed through ongoing social activities that Holy Month of Ramadan by organiz- gifts to a number of Kuwait’s biggest generate a sense of generosity and ing interactive visits to hospitals to and most prominent hospitals includ- caring. As a responsible telecommuni- share the blessings of Ramadan with ing Al-Amiri, Al-Farwaniyah, Al-Razi, cations company, Zain looks to children and patients. The company and Al-Jahra hospitals. improve the lives of the people within visited the hospitals during this The company further expressed its the communities it serves. blessed time of year to distribute gifts heartfelt appreciation and gratitude This year, Zain’s CSR program pro- and ‘gergean’ to children and their to all the parties involved in organiz- vided an extensive array of programs families and celebrate the occasion in ing the visits including hospital staff, during the Holy Month, including the a family atmosphere full of joy and officials, and the children’s families, distribution of daily iftar meals; the happiness. who all helped draw a smile on the distribution of essential food supplies Zain mentioned that the annual faces of the children. ‘Machla’ to needy families; and the lat- hospital visits initiative is part of the Zain highlighted that the aim of est visit to the Ministry of Social company’s solid CSR campaign during undertaking the annual hospital visits Affairs’ care centers. MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Anbaa Report Extremist speech Information and Fugitive drives national unity under the influence By Nermin Al-Hooti KUWAIT: A citizen was recently arrested for driving through a red traffic light, said security sources. The man was found driving under the influence of drugs, and was or those who do not know the meaning of infor- discovered to be wanted for arrest over seven different mation, in a few simple lines, information is a mir- cases, the sources added. Fror that reflects the society and is a basic element for any society that wants to be civilized and advanced. If we read the studies on the importance of informa- tion, we find that all are unanimous in saying that infor- Officer insulted mation is an effective factor, whether positively or neg- A traffic policeman reported that a citizen who he atively, on the individual and the society. And that is had ticketed for a traffic violation insulted him and information and this is what we seek in our column. refused to show his driver’s license and registration The Arab society, not only that in Kuwait, suffers before he drove off from the scene. A case was filed from severe poverty when it comes to information and and further investigations are in progress. how to use information to carry out the sense of identi- ty. Some people may say that we are demanding ideal- ism and demanding censorship moulds, but here we Public indecency tell them “no.” When our societies are hit with paralysis and sterility Mubarak Al-Kabeer security forces recently arrested a Al-Jarida because of terrorism, information should immediately citizen and his girlfriend while they were sharing a interfere through idealism and bringing back the ‘moment of intimacy’ inside his vehicle in a parking, as moulds to reduce the clowning and degeneration that described by a security source. They were charged with is broadcasted through channels, be it government or public indecency. private. Yet the question remains, where do we start? Al-Anbaa Correction and guidance does not come through talk shows, not through repeated documentaries and Roommates fight other methods that may be thought to agree with our Complainers era. And this is ‘idealism’ and ‘moulds’ rejected by many An Egyptian man recently sustained head injuries in viewers, which they do not watch; and my words join a fight with his compatriot roommate, said security that rejection, because the idealism and moulds that sources. Case papers indicate that a man reported By Salah Al-Sayer we want out of our information are the conveyance of to Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh police station with a medical the truth through all that is new, modern and liked by report of head injuries he said he received from his while ago, electricity was disconnected for sharing it with others, we would then have less criti- the viewer. For example, we did not see simplified and roommate. The man explained that he was sleeping only one hour, but that was enough to fill all cism, lies and rumors. Many Internet stories are mere short musicals that promote national unity and sup- when his roommate was watching TV putting the Asocial media networks with grumbling and lies and rumors that have been viciously and merci- ported by government bodies. Another example, we volume up too high. When he asked him to keep it complaints as if it is impossible for us to suffer from lessly designed for evil reasons. have not seen talk shows that speak with the reality of down, they both argued before their argument blackouts and that this does not happen in most Just like satisfaction, exasperation is a collective the street and interact with the public and take their escalated into a fight. A case was field and further countries. We seem to keep forgetting that even mental state that may dominate an entire society. opinions and suggestions of our lived reality at the time investigations are in progress. planets and stars that are One may find a society that so that the programs can become an outlet for them controlled and run by divine is full of satisfaction, accept- and the popular opinions and suggestions is reacted powers suffer from eclipses. Just like satisfaction, exas- ance, tolerance and busy upon by the concerned authorities. Many ideas in the Car theft In addition, those planets peration is a collective mental despite poverty and natural world of information, for those who know what the may suffer from natural dis- disasters. On the other word media means, are built on strengthening the A citizen reported that someone stole his vehicle when asters such as floods, tor- hand, a society like ours national feeling and working on developing national he left it after it had broken down along the fifth ring state that may dominate an rents and earthquakes. here in Kuwait is mainly unity. road opposite Jabriya. The man said that he had left his If only those complainers dominated by grumbling, Last but not the least, we did not see or hear a pro- sports-utility-vehicle (SUV) when it broke down and entire society would remember that they dissatisfaction and com- gram during this difficult stage the Arab nation is going went to fetch technical help, but it was nowhere to be themselves are but individ- plaining. Many of the citi- through, and I mean Kuwait in particular, that speaks of found when he returned. ual parts of a larger system and focus more on self- zens have become experts in expressing malcontent, the hardships Kuwait went through to become reform, things would be far much better for every- grumpiness and dissatisfaction, focusing only on the reminders for Kuwaitis. one. We are all parts and segments of a larger system dark side of things despite its insignificance com- Finally, on August 2, the anniversary of the Iraqi inva- KD 15,000 robbery and if these parts are good enough, the entire sys- pared to the bright ones in an oil-rich state that pro- sion of Kuwait, we hope from you, the information min- tem will be so. If only we scrutinize each price of vides its ‘grumbling’ citizens with all forms of free ister, that this gets your administrative and govern- An Indian man living in Salmiya reported that uniden- Translated by Kuwait Times tified robbers had broken into his apartment and information we receive through social media before care! — ment’s interest; and stay away from the old and familiar stole KD 3000 in cash, 250 grams of gold, a diamond movies that have become a used up information mate- necklace and a diamond watch. The man estimated rial that are not seen or heard anymore. the stolen items value at KD 15,000. A case was filed —Translated by Kuwait Times and investigations are ongoing. A building janitor also reported that someone had broken into his room and stolen KD 2,160 in cash. The man explained that Al-Anbaa the money was part of the rent he had just collected. A case was filed. — Al-Rai, Al-Anbaa Making KD 50 max pay increase for expats excuses to be changed By Dr Mutlaq Al-Qarawi KUWAIT: The Manpower Public Authority is expected to change an order approved recently and sets the maximum annual salary increase an expatriate worker could receive any people have neither the ability nor the time at KD 50. The step comes as part of measures to amend a to do research or even to verify the validity of number of existing regulations and improve the labor mar- Mwhatever they hear. They simply form opinions ket’s quality, Al-Rai daily reported yesterday quoting based on those of some ignorant people or even falsely informed sources. accuse specialized scientists without scrutinizing such sto- The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor had ries, and take those opinions as excuses. We do believe announced the maximum salary increase cap last month that except for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), nobody’s based on a request from the Interior Ministry’s General opinion is non-negotiable. Therefore, those who make Traffic Department. The idea was to help reduce traffic certain judgments are rewarded for it and judgments jams and issuance of driver’s licenses to expatriates, as made by scientists are trustworthy ones that can never be well as prevent manipulation in which some people considered wrong or provoke to do anything wrong. change their job titles or salary in the application to Blaming some scientists or scholars whenever some- receive a driver’s license. Expatriates in Kuwait must have thing goes wrong without having minimal knowledge of a college degree and a minimum of KD 600 to obtain a sharia jurisprudence or other related sciences is absolutely driver’s license, but there are exception given to people unfair, especially when some people go as far as question- working in certain jobs such as engineers, journalists and ing the science, the person or even pin false accusations at company representatives. them though they have spent their life in quest for knowl- The exact details about the expected amendments are edge and science with the aim of providing us with the not clear yet, but the sources who spoke on the condition simplest explanations and interpretations that would help of anonymity said that they are likely to provide more flexi- us worship Allah. In Surat Al-Tawba, Almighty Allah says: bility bearing in mind the varying educational levels and “And the believers should not all go out to fight. Of every fields of work among the expatriate labor force. “Applying troop of them, a party only should go forth, that they the KD 50 maximum increase generally and forcing it on (who are left behind) may gain sound knowledge in reli- expatriates in all job fields is illogical,” the sources admit- gion, and that they may warn their folk when they return ted. On the other hand, they said that the amendments are to them, so that they may beware”( Al-Tawba 122). expected to contain restrictions to prevent exploitation, saying for example that “it is illogical for a work permit to be submitted with a job title as a ‘building janitor’ and a monthly salary of KD 700.” —Al-Rai Reading about one of the greatest Muslim scholars, Gulf Bank sponsors Al Rayah’s Sheikh-ul-islam Ibn Taimiya, freshman orientation event we find that his life was spent in quest for science. He was KUWAIT: Gulf Bank recently sponsored Al Rayah’s freshmen orientation event the first to hold the title of which took place at Zomorruda Ballroom. The orientation event was ‘Sheikh-ul-islam’. held to welcome over 500 students who were recently accepted in univer- We recently heard many rumors accusing some schol- sities in the United Kingdom and Burgan Bank announces ars of promoting tumults and calling for disagreeing with Ireland through the Ministry of Higher the majority of Muslims. Such accusations are either based value account draw winner Education Scholarships. on false and incorrect explanations of some of their fatwas The event was attended by and opinions or failing to understand those opinions, and Matthew Lodge, British Ambassador to KUWAIT: Burgan Bank today announced Ranjan Saman thus these scholars are being used as scapegoats. Kuwait, and included several work- Kumara as the winner of its Value Account draw. The lucky Reading about one of the greatest Muslim scholars, shops and booths that introduced dif- winner received the prize from Haneen Al Rumaihi, Assistant Sheikh-ul-islam Ibn Taimiya, we find that his life was spent ferent cities and course majors in the General Manager, Marketing and Product Development. in quest for science. He was the first to hold the title of UK and Ireland. The The Value Account has been re-launched with more ‘Sheikh-ul-islam’. He was famous for hadith, jurisprudence, added value features that have been designed for expatriates Al Rayah serves all Kuwaiti students pursuing education in the United philosophy, logic, astronomy, math and algebra. He wrote living in Kuwait. Account holders can now obtain a free credit many books and many scholars, such as Ibn Al-Qayyem, card for one year, apply for a loan, and receive a chance to Kingdom and Ireland. It helps part of its continued commitment society’s various categories. were apprenticed by him. win KD 4,000 on a quarterly basis. All expatriates with strengthen collaborative ties and towards society. It also stems from its Gulf Bank is fully committed to The main reason for tumults is misinterpretation of salaries of KD 150 and above are eligible to be a Value friendship among them by offering corporate social responsibility strategy supporting and developing the Islam and Muslim scholars’ fatwas and opinions by some account holder. academic, cultural and national pro- and continued participation in various youth through a wide variety of people to achieve their own goals. So, for the sake of not Burgan Bankís renewed Value account presents a range of grams geared towards facilitating their social activities and initiatives that sup- social activities and events, educa- slandering the names of those great scholars, let us not merchant discounts to the clients. Opening a Value account is education years away from home. port Kuwait youth and help them tion and development initiatives. For Gulf Bank’s sponsorship of this achieve their dreams while creating a more details about these initiatives, use their name as excuses for our mistakes. simple, customers are required to visit their nearest Burgan Translated by Kuwait Times Bank branch, or simply call the bankís Call Center 1804080 for event as well as other student activities collaborative effort, raising awareness please visit the bank’s bilingual web- — more details. For further information visit www.burgan.com. and events in the UK and Ireland are and solidifying relationships among site www.e-gulfbank.com. MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 Pope wraps up South Bali airport reopens after new volcano ash shutdown America tour with visit to Paraguay slum Page 13 Page 10 Mexico kingpin ‘Chapo’ escapes prison via tunnel Second jail break, embarrassing blow to government ALMOLOYA DE JU¡REZ: Mexican drug lord ‘Public Enemy Number One’ Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman escaped through a Guzman’s Sinaloa cartel empire stretches lengthy tunnel under his prison cell’s shower, along Mexico’s Pacific coast and deals drugs to authorities said yesterday, marking his second the United States and as far as Europe and Asia. jail break and an embarrassing blow to the gov- His legend grew in the years that followed his ernment. first escape. A massive manhunt was launched after The United States had offered a $5 million Guzman vanished late Saturday from the reward for information leading to his arrest, Altiplano maximum-security prison, some 90 while the city of Chicago-a popular destination kilometers (55 miles) west of Mexico City. The for Sinaloa narcotics-declared him “Public Enemy Sinaloa cartel kingpin, whose empire stretches Number One,” joining American gangster Al around the globe, had been in prison for 17 Capone as the only criminal to ever get the months after spending 13-years on the lam. moniker. Folk ballads known as “narcocorridos,” After security cameras lost sight of Guzman, tributes to drug capos, sang his praises. guards went into the cell and found a hole 10 He used to be on Forbes magazine’s list of bil- meters (33 feet) deep with a ladder, National lionaires until the US publication said in 2013 Security Commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido that it could not verify his wealth and that it said. The gap led to the 1.5-kilometer (one-mile) believed he was increasingly spending his for- tunnel with a ventilation and light system, tune on protection. Rubido said, adding that its exit was in a building He married an 18-year-old beauty queen, that was under construction in central Mexico Emma Coronel, in 2007 and is believed to have State. A motorcycle on a rail system was found in 10 children with various women. the tunnel and is believed to have been used to Coronel was with him when he was arrested transport tools and remove earth from the space, last year. His capture sparked small protests by which was 1.7 meters high and around 80 cen- supporters in Culiacan, Sinaloa’s capital, where timeters (2.6 feet) wide. Guzman nurtured a Robin Hood image. Rubido said 18 prison guards will be interro- In Culiacan, authorities found a home with a gated by prosecutors in Mexico City. Until bathtub that rose up electronically to open a Guzman escaped, Rubido said, “the day had secret tunnel that he used to escape the authori- gone on normally and at around 8:00 pm he was ties before being caught in Mazatlan. given his daily dose of medicine.” MEXICO CITY: In this Feb. 22, 2014, file photo, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, in handcuffs, is escorted to a helicopter by Mexicanavy n His cartel became entangled in brutal turf Some 250 police and troops guarded the out- marines in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico’s security commission has announced early yesterday that Guzman has escaped from a maximum wars against the paramilitary-like Zetas cartel skirts of the vast prison, surrounded by corn security prison for the second time. The commission said a search operation was being set into motion in the surrounding area and flights and other gangs for years. fields, while a helicopter hovered overheads. have been suspended at Toluca airport near the penitentiary outside Mexico City. — AP More than 80,000 people have been killed in Soldiers manned checkpoints on the nearby drug violence in Mexico since 2006. highway, using flashlights to look at the faces of laundry cart. He had been arrested in Guatemala Wanted in US paraded Guzman in front of television cameras, The drug war began to escalate after former car passengers and searching car trunks and the in 1993. His second escape is sure to embarrass the showing the mustachioed mafia boss being frog- president Felipe Calderon sent the army and backs of trucks. Marines had recaptured him in February 2014 administration of President Enrique Pena Nieto, marched by two marines before taking him to navy to rein in the cartels in 2006, a deployment Flights were suspended at the nearby Toluca in a pre-dawn raid in a condo in Mazatlan, a who was flying to France for a state visit when prison on a helicopter. that analysts say exacerbated the violence. airport. The Altiplano prison in central Mexico Pacific resort in Sinaloa state, with the help of the Guzman fled. The US government had hailed his capture as More than 10,000 were killed in Ciudad Juarez State houses the country’s most notorious drug US Drug Enforcement Administration. Pena Nieto’s government had won praise for “landmark achievement” while some US prosecu- alone in violence attributed to battles between lords, murderers and kidnappers. Authorities had already investigated a strange capturing the powerful kingpin, a diminutive but tors wanted to ask for his extradition, but Sinaloa and Juarez cartel members for suprema- Guzman’s first break from prison was in 2001, prison visit to Guzman in March, when a woman feared man whose nickname means “Shorty.” Mexican officials insisted on trying him first. cy in the key drug corridor at the border with the when he slipped past authorities by hiding in a managed to see him by using a fake ID to get in. After his last capture, the government had US state of Texas. — AFP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

Israel arrests Jewish suspects over ‘miracle’ church arson

JERUSALEM: Israeli police said yester- of the overnight arrests. in the blaze but the church itself was owned by the German Roman Catholic month’s attack, police had detained 16 day they have arrested several Jewish Police did not provide a number or not damaged. Church. young Jewish settlers, but they were suspects over an arson attack last further details on their identities, but Hebrew graffiti was found on anoth- Father Gregory Collins, head of the later released without charge after pro- month at a shrine where Christians an ultra-nationalist organisation said er building within the complex, reading Saint Benedictine Order in Israel, which viding statements. believe Jesus performed the miracle of three young Jewish men had been “Idols will be cast out” or destroyed. The oversees the church, last month called Ten of those initially detained were loaves and fishes. arrested. text is part of a common Jewish prayer. the arson “an attack on Israeli democra- from Yitzhar, a Jewish settlement in the The arson had sparked widespread Another police spokesman said the cy, not just on a religious group”. West Bank which is known as a bastion condemnation and concern from arrests followed an undercover investi- Religiously inspired hate crimes There has been a long line of attacks of extremists and where some residents Christians globally, with the site visited gation also involving the Shin Bet inter- A modern church currently sits at on Christian and Muslim holy places in have been involved in previous hate by some 5,000 people daily, while also nal security agency. the site, incorporating remains of a 5th- both Israel and the West Bank in which crimes. drawing renewed attention to reli- The Church of the Multiplication at century Byzantine church and its the perpetrators are believed to have In April, vandals smashed grave- giously linked hate crimes in Israel. Tabgha, on the northwestern shore of mosaics. The first building constructed been Jewish extremists. stones at a Maronite Christian cemetery “Several Jewish suspects have been the Sea of Galilee, is at the site where there, a small chapel, is believed to Tabgha was subjected to a previous near Israel’s northern border with arrested for the burning of the church many Christians believe Jesus fed the have been built in the 4th century. attack in April 2014 in which church Lebanon. and the Nazareth court has decided to 5,000 in the miracle of the five loaves Versions of what Christians believe officials said a group of religious Jewish That attack prompted President extend their detention for the purposes and two fish. was Jesus’s miracle are recounted in all teenagers had damaged crosses and Reuven Rivlin to meet church leaders of the investigation,” police spokes- One of the buildings within the four of the gospels of the New assaulted clergy. and pledge a crackdown on religiously woman Luba Samri said in a statement compound was completely destroyed Testament of the Bible. The site is now In the immediate wake of last inspired hate crime. — AFP

Tunnel explosion damages Syria’s citadel in Aleppo

BEIRUT: A bomb explosion in a tunnel hub, have often set off explosions in tun- near Aleppo Citadel in Syria yesterday nels that they have dug under military tar- damaged a wall of the fortress that is part gets before launching attacks on them. of the UNESCO-listed Old City, state media In March, rebels including Al-Qaeda’s and a monitor reported. Syrian affiliate, Al-Nusra Front, attacked a The blast partly destroyed the wall of regime-held intelligence base in Aleppo the monumental 13th century citadel that by first denotating a tunnel explosion and overlooks the Old City, said the official then battling the government forces. SANA news agency and the Syrian For the past three years, Aleppo city Observatory for Human Rights. has been divided between a government- “A powerful explosion was heard after held western sector and a rebel-held east- midnight Saturday. It was caused by the ern one. The rebels launched a major blowing up of a tunnel in the Old City near offensive in the first week of July to try to the Aleppo Citadel,” the Observatory said. take territory on the western outskirts of “The blast caused the collapse of part the city. of the wall of the citadel,” said Observatory The Aleppo Citadel, which contains the chief Rami Abdel Rahman. remains of mosques, a palace and bath It was unclear who was behind the buildings, is one of several sites in Syria on attack, he said, but it was immediately fol- UNESCO’s world heritage list. lowed by clashes between rebels and gov- One of the most famous is the ancient ernment forces who are battling for con- central city of Palmyra, which was seized trol of the northern city. SANA said “terror- by the jihadist Islamic State group from ists” blew up the tunnel, causing the dam- government forces on May 21. age to the historic citadel. Syria’s conflict began with anti-govern- The Syrian government and its media ment protests in March 2011. describe as “terrorists” the various armed It has killed more than 230,000 people, groups who have been battling to oust turned more than four million Syrians into President Bashar al-Assad’s regime since refugees, devastated the country’s infra- 2011. Rebel fighters in Aleppo, Syria’s sec- structure and economy and inflicted dam- ond largest city and pre-war commercial age in many heritage sites. — AFP

RABAT: Members of the delegation from the government in the eastern city of Tobruk sign the document on a new version of a UN-brokered peace deal during the UN-brokered talks in Skhirat, near the Moroccan capital Rabat yesterday. — AFP EU welcomes Libya UN deal as step toward stability Accord to help stem the flow of migration

TRIPOLI: European states yesterday welcomed a UN “This is one but a very important step on the road draft proposed by Leon to Libya’s warring factions. It peace deal initialled by some Libyan factions but not to peace ... a peace, which all Libyans have been long consists of six points aimed at “laying the foundation the opposition as a step towards restoring stability in seeking to achieve,” he said. for a modern, democratic state based on the princi- the lawless North African country. Plunged into chaos “The door remains open for those who chose not ple of inclusion, the rule of law, separation of powers since the 2011 overthrow of dictator Moamer to be here today... I am confident that in the weeks and respect for human rights,” Leon said. Among the Gaddafi, Libya has two parliaments and governments ahead we will try to clarify the issues that remain con- sticking issues is a call for “respecting the judiciary,” a vying for power, as a slew of armed groups battle for tentious and address the outstanding concerns,” he possible reference to a Supreme Court decision ALEPPO: A picture taken yesterday, shows a damaged wall of Aleppo Citadel follow- control of its oil wealth. added. invalidating the Tobruk parliament which was elect- ing a reported explosion the previous night in a tunnel near the monumental 13th The elected parliament which initialled Saturday’s The deal initialled on Saturday was the fourth ed in June 2014. — AFP fortress. The official SANA news agency said “terrorists” blew up the tunnel, causing agreement in Morocco along with some members of the damage to the historic citadel, as the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said political parties and civil society and local officials, is it was unclear who was behind the attack. —AFP based in the eastern city of Tobruk. The rival General Israel frees Palestinian National Congress (GNC) is based in Tripoli and was set up by a militia alliance, including Islamists, known as Fajr Libya, after it seized the capital last August. after 56-day hunger strike Malala opens school The two sides have been locked in months of thorny negotiations brokered by UN envoy ARRABA: Israel yesterday released a Palestinian pris- sparked warnings from the Palestinian government Bernardino Leon who has been struggling to clinch a oner who staged a 56-day hunger strike which that it held Israel responsible for his fate. for Syrian refugees deal to set up a national unity government and hold brought him near death in a protest against the con- Regular protests were organised in support of him. fresh polls. troversial procedure allowing detainees to be held Adnan ended his hunger strike on June 28 after Israel BEKAA VALLEY: Malala Yousafzai, the bullets,” Malala said in a speech. The GNC boycotted Saturday’s ceremony in the indefinitely without charge. Khader Adnan was greet- agreed to release him, at which point he was trans- youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Lebanon is home to 1.2 million of the 4 Moroccan resort of Skhirat, after having said Leon’s ed to a hero’s welcome in his village near Jenin, in the ferred to an Israeli hospital. celebrated her 18th birthday in Lebanon million refugees that have fled Syria’s war to draft deal was not “satisfactory” and calling for “modi- northern West Bank, that included fireworks, songs yesterday by opening a school for Syrian neighbouring countries. There are about fications”. The European Union and Italy welcomed and flags for Islamic Jihad, the militant movement to Debate over force-feeding refugee girls and called on world leaders to 500,000 Syrian school-age children in the agreement as a step toward restoring peace in which Israel says he belongs. An Israeli official said at the time that the deal was invest in “books not bullets”. Malala became Lebanon, but only a fifth are in formal edu- Libya. Residents wore shirts donning Adnan’s picture. made possible after Adnan withdrew his demand that a symbol of defiance after she was shot on a cation. Lebanon, which allows informal set- The UN Security Council has urged Libyan factions The bespectacled 37-year-old, thin and with a long Israel undertake never again to place him under school bus in Pakistan 2012 by the Taliban tlements on land rented by refugees, says it to sign on to Leon’s proposals in a bid to stem rising beard, was released before dawn in an apparent effort administrative detention. The official said Adnan’s for advocating girls’ rights to education. She can no longer cope with the influx from violence and the spread of radical organisations such to limit attention to the move, initially expected at deteriorating health and appeals from the continued campaigning and won the Nobel Syria’s four-year conflict. One in four living in as the Islamic State group. midday. A spokeswoman for the Israeli Prison International Committee of the Red Cross and the in 2014. Lebanon is a refugee. The jihadists have taken advantage of the Libya’s Authority confirmed the release but provided no oth- Palestinian Authority had contributed to the decision “I decided to be in Lebanon because I The U.N. says the number of Syrian divisions to establish itself in the country, close to er details. Islamic Jihad congratulated Adnan in a to release him. believe that the voices of the Syrian refugees refugees in neighbouring countries is Europe’s shores. statement for his “victory” and said a celebration was He was detained a year ago, shortly after the kid- need to be heard and they have been expected to reach 4.27 million by the end of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on his being organised in his village of Arraba. napping and murder of three young Israelis, which ignored for so long,” Malala told Reuters in a the year. “In Lebanon as well as in Jordan, an Twitter account that the agreement was an “impor- Adnan had been held for a year under administra- triggered the arrests of hundreds of Palestinians in the schoolroom decorated with drawings of increasing number of refugees are being tant step in efforts to stabilise the region and re- tive detention, which allows imprisonment without occupied West Bank. The killings were part of an butterflies. turned back at the border,” Malala said. “This establish peace in this great country”. charge for renewable periods of six months indefinite- upsurge in violence in the run-up to the 2014 Gaza The Malala Fund, a non-profit organisa- is inhuman and this is shameful.” Renzi said that a solution to the conflict in Libya ly. Of the 5,686 Palestinian prisoners currently held by war. Adnan had previously gone on hunger strike for tion that supports local education projects, Her father Ziauddin said he was proud was a “central” to battling “terrorism and (illegal) Israel, 379 are detained under the procedure. 66 days in 2012 to protest against his detention. paid for the school in the Bekaa Valley, close she was carrying on her activism into immigration”. His hunger strike, which had brought him near He was released at the end of the protest, during to the Syrian border. It can welcome up to adulthood. “This is the mission we have Italy has repeatedly said an accord would help death by the time it concluded last month, had which he had ingested vitamins and salt.— AFP 200 girls aged 14 to 18. taken for the last 8-9 years. A small stem the flow of migration to Europe from Africa via “Today on my first day as an adult, on moment for the education of girls in Swat Libya-where people smugglers have stepped up their behalf of the world’s children, I demand of Valley: it is spreading now all over the lucrative business. leaders we must invest in books instead of world,” he said.—Reuters ‘Huge breakthrough’ The International Organization for Migration said Friday that some 150,000 migrants have crossed the Mediterranean to Europe so far this year, with nearly all landing in Italy. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini also welcomed Saturday’s deal as “an important step towards restoring peace and stability in Libya” and urged the GNC to initial the agreement as well. The Tobruk government, recognised international- ly, has welcomed what it called a “huge break- through”, urging all parties in Libya to overcome their differences and finalise the deal. “What happened in Morocco is positive,” said polit- ical activist Othman al-Sassi, stressing that Libya needs a national unity government. “The Congress was not present but other parties to the Libyan conflict initialled the political agree- ment and that is a breakthrough,” said Sassi, himself a BEKAA VALLEY: A handout picture released by the Malala Fund yesterday, former GNC member. shows education activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai giv- Leon told Saturday’s ceremony in Morocco that JENIN: Palestinian Khader Adnan is greeted by Palestinians after his release from an Israeli prison in ing a speech on her 18th birthday, as she opens a new school in Lebanon’s the door to further negotiations would remain open, the West Bank village of Arrabeh near Jenin, yesterday. Israel has released a Palestinian prisoner Bekaa Valley funded by the Malala Fund, the non-profit organisation she co- expressing confidence that the GNC will return to the who recently ended a 55-day hunger strike. Looking thin and pale, Adnan was transferred in an founded with her father Ziauddin. — AFP negotiations. Israeli ambulance yesterday and handed to the Palestinian medical service. The senior member of Islamic Jihad had been held for more than a year in Israeli administrative detention. - AP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 Everybody into the pool! Why is the 2016 GOP field so big?

WASHINGTON: Who yelled “everybody into the pool?” After all the candidate announcements, after all the speculation about who’d go first and who’s yet to jump in, one question remains in this summer BEFORE the election year: Why are so many Republicans running for president? Surely, the soon-to-be-17 announced GOP candidates don’t all think they will become presi- dent. But it’s easy for a politician to get caught up in the hype and yell “cowabunga!” in a year when there’s no incumbent seeking re-election and no Republican who seems to have an inside track to the nomination. Plus, it’s easier than ever to make a credible run for president, thanks to the equalizing effects of social media and digital fundraising, and with looser federal rules in place on raising money. The apt question for an ambitious Republican this year seems to be: Well, why not? Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker adds his name to the list on Monday, with Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore to follow in coming weeks, bringing the total by summer’s end to at least 17. “Every now and then you have an election cycle that is defined by what can be best described as me-too-ism,” says Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service and a onetime spokesman for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. With any number of theoretical pathways to the GOP nomination, second-tier candidates may well have surveyed the field and said to themselves, “Why can’t I burst into that top tier?” says Elleithee. “Everybody is sitting there with their advisers, slicing and dicing the electorate, and either finding a potential path or deluding themselves into finding a potential path.” Tony Fratto, a Washington consultant who worked for President George W. Bush, says there’s far more than delusions motivating candidates. Beyond WASHINGTON: This combo made from file photos shows the 2016 Republican presidential candidates who have officially declared their candidacy as of yesterday. Top row, from left, the generally easier mechanics of running for Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Texas US Sen. Ted Cruz, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, South Carolina US office, he says, there are all sorts of incentives to Sen. Lindsey Graham, and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Bottom row, from left, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former New York Gov. George Pataki, Kentucky US Sen. Rand Paul, run that have nothing to do with actually being former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Florida US Sen Marco Rubio, former US Sen. Rick Santorum, and real estate mogul Donald Trump. —AP president. “You have the opportunity to become a per- candidates suddenly falter, these challengers and you can raise money and improve your Graham is pushing the Republicans to focus on SMALL DOLLARS sonality in a relatively short period of time,” says want to make sure they’re positioned to step name ID very quickly. That possibility wasn’t national security. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is No sugar daddy? No problem. Fratto. “You get on the national stage, your name right up. imaginable in the past.” Obama’s precedent has pressing Democrats to do more to address Online fundraising and social media have ID is elevated and that can translate into writing These types “genuinely think things can fall to hearten Marco Rubio from Florida and Ted income inequality. made it cheaper and easier for candidates to books, giving speeches and getting an opportu- apart” for the top candidates, says Princeton his- Cruz from Texas, both 44-year-old freshman sen- haul in lots of small contributions. nity to go on TV.” Not to mention a potential job torian Julian Zelizer. ators, and 52-year-old rookie Sen. Rand Paul of BIG MONEY Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson is relying as vice president or in the Cabinet. It worked for He puts New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Kentucky. In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s 2010 on small contributions to propel his GOP cam- former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who’s run- Kasich in that category. In Christie’s case, says ruling that loosened fundraising rules, says paign. And on the Democratic side, Sanders’ ning again after parlaying his losing candidacy in Zelizer, “I think part of him hopes that people will TAKING TURNS Zelizer, “all you need is a few wealthy people and upstart challenge to Clinton is pulling in millions the 2008 primaries into political celebrity, includ- see how great he is - according to him” if an Senior politicians may look at relative new- you can be a presidential candidate.” Candidates mostly through small donors on the Internet. ing TV and radio shows and book deals. opening emerges. comers who’ve gotten into the race, and think, may not have enough money to go the distance, The should-I-run equation is different on the “Wait, it’s my turn.” Elleithee envisions veterans but a supportive billionaire or super PAC can BUILDING THE “ME” BRAND Democratic side, where Clinton is dominant, but THE OBAMA EFFECT such as Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina bankroll a candidacy that otherwise might not Businessman-showman Donald Trump has to even there, four other notable candidates have The election of a junior Illinois senator with a and Kasich asking themselves, “Why should go far. know he’s not going to be president. joined the against-the-odds race. A look at some funny name as president in 2008 has heartened these young up-and-comers be seen as more Casino titan Sheldon Adelson’s millions kept His self-promotional candidacy helps keep of the reasons so many candidates are running candidates who might not otherwise have credible than me?” Newt Gingrich’s 2008 candidacy afloat long after him in the news, something he’s clearly relishing this year: thought of themselves as ready to run. it otherwise would have gone under. Super PACs even if it’s triggered a backlash that’s going to “What Barack Obama proved in 2008 is that IDEA GUYS will file paperwork later this month that will help cost him. Companies and organizations are lining WAITING FOR A STUMBLE you don’t need all that much experience,” says Some candidates run to get their ideas in the show who’s benefiting from big donors this time up to cut ties to Trump after his much-criticized Some candidates run just in case. If top-tier Fratto. “You can take on a presumed front-runner, mix even if their candidacies face long odds. around. comments about Mexican immigrants. — AP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 Italy PM hails Egypt’s Sisi as ‘great leader’ ROME: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has hailed day. “Let me be very frank. In this moment Egypt will and fanaticism”. The attack was the first on a foreign with quiet steadfastness. We will not allow ourselves Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as the only be saved only with the leadership of al-Sisi,” Renzi said mission in Egypt since jihadists began a campaign to be intimidated.” Sisi, the former army chief who leader who can “save” Egypt, after a deadly car bomb in English. “This is my personal position and I am against the country’s security forces two years ago fol- ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July attack on Rome’s consulate in Cairo. proud of my friendship with him and I will support lowing a crackdown on Islamists. Asked by La 2013, has come under fire from rights groups over the He also vowed that Italy would not be “intimidat- him in the direction of peace because the Repubblica newspaper about possible reasons Italy deadly Islamist crackdown as well as increasing ed” after Saturday’s attack claimed by the Islamic State Mediterranean without Egypt will be absolutely a was targeted, Renzi said he would not play a “guessing restrictions on media freedom. group that killed one civilian and injured nine more place without peace.” Speaking to Sisi on Saturday game”. “Attacks like this can have random aspects, to Renzi also told Al-Jazeera it was “absolutely impor- people. “I think al-Sisi is a great leader,” Renzi said in an after the consulate bombing, Renzi said the two coun- show the logistical ability to hit a Western nation,” he tant” for Egypt to ensure a free media and to enable interview with Al-Jazeera television broadcast yester- tries will stand together “in the fight against terrorism told the paper. “One thing is for sure, Italy must react journalists to work in safety. — AFP Tanzania’s ruling party picks presidential candidate

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania’s ruling party mate. She comes from semi-autonomous yesterday anointed government minister Zanzibar, in line with the country’s constitu- John Magufuli as its candidate for presiden- tion that stipulates if the president hails tial elections due to be held in October, par- from the mainland, the vice-president must ty officials said. Magufuli, 55 and currently be from the semi-autonomous archipelago. the east African nation’s minister of works, will be widely expected to succeed More organised opposition? President Jakaya Kikwete, who will be step- Tanzania, with over 50 million people, is ping down after his second and final term. east Africa’s most populous country, with “I am proud of our candidate, he is a very economic growth of more than seven per- hardworking man and I am certain he will cent, according to the World Bank. be the best president,” Kikwete said after Despite advances, the country remains ballots were counted in Tanzania’s adminis- very poor by regional and international trative capital of Dodoma. standards, the World Bank says, with agri- “He is a no nonsense man. We hope he culture the key sector, providing a quarter will help the country to conquer poverty, of gross domestic product and employing fight graft and indiscipline.” three-quarters of the population. Presidential, parliamentary and local The government has also been criticised polls are due to take place on October 25. for failing to stamp out rampant corruption, The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and conservationists also say the number of party has been in power since modern elephants being slaughtered for ivory by Tanzania was formed in 1964, and currently poachers is among the highest anywhere has two-thirds of seats in parliament. on the continent. Opposition politicians The party said Magufuli scored 87 per- have meanwhile started the process of cent of the votes, beating off Justice seeking party nominations for the presiden- Minister Asha-Rose Migiro, a former UN tial race. Ibrahim Lipumba of the Civic deputy secretary general and ex-foreign United Front (CUF) will be making his fifth minister, and Amina Salum Ali, currently the attempt to become president of Tanzania, African Union’s ambassador to Washington. having lost to Benjamin Mkapa in 1995 and Magufuli had not initially been seen as a 2000, and Kikwete in 2005 and 2010. frontrunner, but was among three shortlist- Some however believe the opposition ASUNCION: Pope Francis waves as he arrives on the popemobile to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Asuncion on Saturday. Pope Francis brought his mes- ed from a field of nearly 40 other candidates could do better this time if they manage to sage of equality to Paraguay Friday, on the third and final stop of a South America tour that has burnished his reputation as a powerful voice for the that included Vice-President Mohamed unite. The opposition said in October it downtrodden. — AFP Bilal, Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda, and for- would present single candidates at all lev- mer prime ministers Edward Lowassa and els, something analyst Nicodemus Minde Pope wraps up S America tour Frederick Sumaye. from the International Law and Policy “I am profoundly overwhelmed by the Institute (ILPI) said could provide “tough results,” Magufuli said. “But I promise to give opposition”. the CCM a resounding victory in October. I “There is no doubt that CCM remains an with visit to Paraguay slum also promise to serve all Tanzanians to the experienced grand old party, whose history best of my ability in line with the law of the and formation resonate with the ideals of land and spirit of good governance.” Tanzania as a nation,” Minde said, but noted Francis offers residents a word of encouragement Magufuli also named Samia Suluhu the party had been beset by “corruption Hassan, a state minister, as his running scandals and internal schisms”. — AFP ASUNCION: Pope Francis put into practice his week-long trip tour of South America to the Chamorra, an 82-year-old widow who moved to insistence that the world’s poor not be left on plight of the region’s landless poor, encouraging the shanty in 1952. “It’s a miracle that a pope has the margins of society by visiting a flood-prone them to work together. Yesterday, he said he come to this muddy place.” Francis has spent slum outside Asuncion yesterday to offer resi- wanted to visit Banado Norte, a neighborhood much of the past week - and before that much of dents a word of encouragement on the final day of shacks of plywood and corrugated metal on his pontificate - railing about the injustices of of his three-country South American tour. the banks of the River Paraguay, to encourage the global capitalist system that he says idolizes Francis drew cheers when he opened his their faith despite the difficulties they encounter. money over people, demanding instead a new remarks by saying he couldn’t have left Paraguay In addition to the lack of services, heavy rains economic model where the Earth’s resources are without visiting Banado Norte, “without being regularly burst the Paraguay River banks and distributed equally among all. on YOUR land.” turn Banado Norte’s dirt roads into impassable “Putting bread on the table, putting a roof Many residents of Banado Norte are squatters pools of mud. over the heads of one’s children, giving them on municipal land who have come from rural health and an education - these are essential for areas in the northeastern part of the country Dignified life human dignity, and business men and women, where farmland has been increasingly bought Francis said he wanted “to see your faces, politicians, economists, must feel challenged in up by Brazilians and multi-national companies. your children, your elderly, and to hear about this regard,” Francis told a gathering of business Residents argue they should be given title to the your experiences and everything you went leaders, politicians, labor union leaders and oth- land because they have worked to make it habit- through to be here, to have a dignified life and a er civil society groups on Saturday evening. “I ask able with little help from the city. roof over your heads, to endure the bad weather them not to yield to an economic model which “We built our neighborhoods piece by piece, and the flooding of these last few weeks.” is idolatrous, which needs to sacrifice human we made them livable despite the difficulties of Some of the estimated 100,000 residents lives on the altar of money and profit.” the terrain, the rising of the river and despite shrieked as Francis walked by, reaching out to After touring Banado Norte, Francis cele- public authorities who either ignored us or were touch his white cassock and snap a photo with brates an open-air Mass in a tropical field out- hostile to us,” resident Maria Garcia told the their cellphones. side Asuncion and meets with young people pope. Francis has referred frequently during his “Now I can die peacefully,” said Francisca de before returning to Rome. — AP BRUSSELS: Former French President and President of French right-wing opposition party Les Republicains Nicolas Sarkozy (C) arrives for a meeting of European Popular Parties (EPP), yesterday, in Brussels, on the sidelines of an EU summit on the Greek Srebrenica attack shows crisis. — AFP News Balkan wounds still run deep in Brief BELGRADE: The attack on the Serbian prime minister international courts. Serbia and Bosnian Serbs have shows the opinion of Serbs held by certain Muslim Saturday in Bosnia that marred Srebrenica massacre refused to call the massacre a genocide. Earlier this politicians and religious leaders.” The confrontations Chad warns on veil ban detonated his explosives belt when he was commemorations exposed the deep divisions still lin- month Western powers clashed with Russia on the also did nothing to strengthen the fragile interethnic N’DJAMENA: Chadian police yesterday stopped for security checks at the entrance to gering decades after the Balkans’ interethnic wars topic when Moscow-after lobbying by Serbia and relations within Bosnia, which remains deeply divided warned that anyone found wearing the Muslim the city’s main market. Muslim-majority Chad ended. Regional leaders and media condemned the Bosnian Serbs-vetoed a draft UN resolution submit- along ethnic and religious since the 1990s war. full-face veil would be arrested, after a Boko banned the full-face veil, ramped up security attack which saw premier Aleksandar Vucic chased ted by Britain which called for the Security Council to Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik slammed the Haram suicide bombing in the capital left 15 measures and bombed militant positions in from the memorial for the 1995 slaughter of some recognise the Srebrenica mass killing as genocide. “attack against Serbian people.” Bosnia’s presidency dead. Saturday’s attack in a bustling N’Djamena Nigeria last month after the first ever Boko 8,000 Muslims, by a bottle and stone throwing mob. The angry reaction in the crowd of mourners strongly condemned the attack and apologised to “all market by a man disguised as a woman in a Haram attack in its capital. Security was tight- Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said yesterday that Saturday may also indicate that Vucic’s ultranational- foreign delegations”, while EU foreign policy chief full-face veil also injured 80 and spread panic ened across the dry and dusty capital yesterday the incident recalled the run-up to the bloody 1990s ist past has not been forgotten. Federica Mogherini said it “went against the spirit of across the city. “This attack just confirms that a with police and soldiers deployed in all areas, conflict in Bosnia that killed 100,000 people. “No one In the 1990s he told Serbian lawmakers that “for this day of remembrance.” However, a prominent ban” on the full-face veil was justified, national including intersections, markets and mosques. should remain indifferent towards the savagery of every Serb killed we will kill 100 Muslims.” A giant Bosnian political analyst Dragan Bursac said the police spokesman Paul Manga said, adding Nine of the dead were women traders, and fear this incident which recalls those of 1992”, Nikolic said banner bearing those words and Vucic’s name was motive for Vucic’s visit was not to pay respect to the that “it now must be respected more than ever still permeated the market yesterday. “What in a statement. visible in the crowd. Belgrade labelled the attack an victims but rather to please the European Union, by the entire population.” “Anyone who does was happening elsewhere and what we heard Nikolic added Vucic was attacked because he assassination attempt and Nikolic said it “clearly which his country hopes to join. —AFP not obey the law will be automatically arrested about from media reports is now happening came “with his hand extended in a gesture of recon- and brought to justice,” he warned. The bomber here,” said Zenaba, a woman trader in her for- ciliation.” The premier earlier told reporters in ties. “I’m really scared for me and my children,” Belgrade he was not hurt by a stone that hit him in she said. the mouth and that only his glasses were broken in Woman left in UK the attack. Vucic had just laid a flower at a monument car crash dies Spanish nursing for thousands of the massacre victims buried there when the crowd started to chant ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God LONDON: A British woman who spent home fire is Great) and began hurling stones, forcing the prime three days waiting for help after being MADRID: A fire swept through a nursing minister to run for cover shielded by his bodyguards. critically injured in a car crash that home early yesterday outside Spain’s north- Serbia’s Vecernji Novosti daily wrote yesterday that killed her boyfriend has herself died, eastern city of Zaragoza, killing eight elderly the “stone that hit Vucic in Srebrenica only further her brother announced yesterday. residents and injuring 12 other people, offi- deteriorated already fragile ties between Serbia and Lamara Bell, 25, was found in a car on cials said. Regional Interior Ministry Bosnia.” Meanwhile Bosnian papers condemned the Wednesday off a motorway near spokesman Gustavo Alcalde said 11 residents incident, saying that it overshadowed the commemo- Stirling in Scotland and taken to hospi- of the Santa Fe home and one of its caretak- ration of the massacre, the worst in Europe since tal. “My sister just passed away,” her ers were hospitalized. He said the cause of World War II. brother Martin Bell wrote on Facebook. the fire was being investigated. One man It “caused irreparable damage to those who least Her boyfriend John Yuill, 28, was killed with serious burns was in critical condition in deserved it-Muslim victims of a genocide,” comment- in the July 5 crash, which was reported the intensive care unit of a local hospital, ed the influential Dnevni Avaz daily. to the police but was not followed up regional health spokesman Sebastian Celeya Bosnia’s Grand Mufti Husein Kavazovic voiced for 72 hours. An investigation is under said, adding the others were suffering from hope that despite the attack the Serbian prime minis- way. Police Scotland Chief Constable smoke inhalation. The fire appears to have ter would continue to act for “needed reconciliation Stephen House last week apologised started in a first floor bedroom of the three- between Muslims and Serbs, and turning of a new to the relatives of the two victims. “We story building, fire brigade spokesman Carlos page” between the two peoples. are all deeply saddened by the news of Carilla said. The fire department had received Lamara Bell’s death this morning and I a phone call from a person asking for help in Fragile inter-ethnic ties would personally like to express my evacuating elderly people who said a mat- Vucic had earlier condemned the “monstrous deepest sympathies to her family and tress had caught on fire. Celaya said the crime” in Srebrenica, where the thousands of Muslim friends for their loss,” House said. “We occupant of the bedroom where the fire boys and men were murdered by Serb forces who will continue to cooperate fully with looks to have started had died as well as a MUKACHEVO: Police officers secure the area near the western Ukrainian city of Mukachevo had captured the eastern Bosnian town in July 1995 the police investigations and review next-door neighbor, and those in bedrooms yesterday, where at least two people were killed Saturday in a gun and grenade attack in as the war neared an end. commissioner as they undertake their directly above died from smoke inhalation. involving the country’s notorious nationalist militia Right Sector, but details of the violence However, the form ultranationalist who turned investigation into the circumstances of Alcalde praised the rapid response by fire remained confused. Police had surrounded some gunmen in a wooded area of Mukachevo and into a pro-European advocate stopped short of call- this tragic incident.” and police officials but called it “a very sad were trying to negotiate their peaceful surrender, a statement from the regional prosecutor’s day” in Zaragoza. ing it a genocide, as the killing has been described by office said. — AP

INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 India’s Kumbh Mela festival to open amid stampede fears

MUMBAI: India’s mass Hindu pilgrimage, tight alleys and steep slopes to the forced to stand behind barricades, were every 12 years and although it isn’t on areas for the emergency services at key the Kumbh Mela, officially starts in bathing ghats (steps leading to the riv- reportedly getting increasingly restless the same scale as the editions on the points during the ceremonies and a ded- Maharashtra state Tuesday, with organis- er),” Nashik district information officer K. while having to wait for their holy dip. Ganges at Haridwar and the Saraswati at icated road will be kept clear to allow ers desperate to avoid a repeat of a Moghe told AFP. When the coins were thrown they Allahabad, it still draws millions of pil- them to respond quickly. deadly stampede at the same venue 12 “We have also widened the bathing scrambled to gather them resulting in grims. Nashik, situated around 160 kilo- “We’re also setting up a temporary years ago. ghats in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar to dozens of people suffocating, according metres (100 miles) north of Mumbai, is intensive care unit to provide on-the- Thirty-nine pilgrims were trampled to provide more space and avoid over- to reports at the time. also unique out of the four venues in spot emergency care,” he added. The death and dozens injured when the reli- crowding. That should prevent the major that it has two main bathing sites, three main bathing dates fall on August gious festival was last held on the banks triggers for a stampede,” he added. Millions of pilgrims stretching the emergency services 29, September 13 and September 18. of the Godavari river in the city of The deadly crush at Nashik was A flag hoisting at 6:30 am (0200 GMT) across a wide area. “We expect some- The Kumbh Mela has its origins in Nashik, around 160 kilometres (100 believed to have been triggered when a on Tuesday marks the official opening of where between eight million to ten mil- Hindu mythology, which describes how miles) northeast of Mumbai, in 2003. sadhu, or holy man, threw coins into a the 2015 Kumbh Mela, which is held lion in total to attend the three key a few drops of the nectar of immortality “We have learnt lessons from that crowd of pilgrims who were waiting on every third year and is rotated between bathing dates and 20,000 police person- fell on all of the places that host the fes- stampede and have changed the route the river banks. four holy sites. nel are being deployed,” said Moghe. tival, the fourth being Ujjain in central for the ‘Shahi Snan’ (main dip) to avoid Tens of thousands of the devotees, The Kumbh Mela is held at Nashik “There will be clearly marked staging India. — AFP HK journalists faced unprecedented assaults

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s journalists faced cy” by the opposition as candidates must first an “unprecedented” number of assaults last be vetted by a pro-Beijing committee. year as political tensions surged during a mas- The bill enshrining that measure was voted sive pro-democracy movement in the city, a down by pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong press freedom watchdog said yesterday. A rul- Kong’s legislature last month. ing by Beijing restricting how Hong Kong Hong Kong was a British colony until it was choose its next leader sent discontent surging handed back to China in 1997 and is ruled in the southern Chinese city last year, sparking under a “one country, two systems” deal that mass street rallies for more than two months. allows it far greater civil liberties than those More than 30 journalists were harassed or enjoyed on the Chinese mainland, including physically assaulted by either protesters or freedom of speech and the right to protest. police during the demonstrations, the Hong But there are fears that these liberties are fad- Kong Journalists Association said in its annual ing with greater influence from Beijing. report on press freedom in the city. “It was a Amnesty International said in November range of assaults from getting hit by water that Hong Kong police had used “unjustifiable bottles to being punched and kicked. Some force against protesters, bystanders and jour- have got their cameras pushed down and nalists” when authorities cleared another cam- dragged onto the floor,” the independent paign site in Mongkok, which was also the watchdog’s vice chairwoman Shirley Yam told scene of some of the most violent clashes of AFP. “In terms of physical assaults it was defi- last year’s rallies. Yam said few perpetrators nitely a record (year).” China ruled last summer were held accountable. “There were cases that that the public could vote for Hong Kong’s occurred during chaotic situations, and it has chief executive for the first time in 2017, but been difficult to get the people responsible to the move has been derided as “fake democra- face the music,” she said. — AFP BONDOWOSO: A farm vehicle travels a long dirt road while the 3,300-metre (10,800-foot) Mount Raung volcano emits a column of ash and China targets rights lawyers as steam as seen from Bondowoso district, located in eastern Java island yesterday. Ash spewing from the Indonesian volcano closed the air- port again on neighbouring Bali yesterday just a day after it reopened, causing fresh travel chaos for weary holidaymakers stranded on the crackdown on activists widens resort island. — AFP BEIJING: Chinese authorities have widened security authorities had identified Fengrui a crackdown on human rights groups, as a “major criminal organisation” that Bali airport reopens after detaining or questioning more than 50 served as a coordinating “platform” involved lawyers and activists in a sweep over the in dozens of sensitive cases since 2012. The past few days, rights groups say. article highlighted the role of former Citing the need to buttress national Fengrui employee Wu Gan, a social media new volcano ash shutdown security and stability, President Xi Jinping’s personality known as “Super Vulgar administration has tightened government Butcher” who blogs about official miscon- control over almost every aspect of civil duct and free speech and has been ‘Full, normal operations have resumed’ society since 2012. detained since May. The Fengrui employees In recent years, the government has are under “criminal detention,” the paper detained dozens of Chinese for dissent and said. Other well-known lawyers taken away DENPASAR: The airport on the Indonesian resort Rai airport, near the island’s capital Denpasar, anx- national flag carrier Garuda said that flights divert- Tibetans and Uighurs have complained of in recent days include Li Heping, who repre- island of Bali reopened yesterday after an erupting iously watching departure boards, sitting and ed due to the ash cloud would head back, while rights abuses, prompting criticism from the sented the blind dissident Chen volcano forced its closure for the second time in sleeping on the floor. budget airline AirAsia announced services from the United States. Guangcheng, and Sui Muqing, a lawyer just a few days and caused fresh travel misery for The second closure added to the sense of chaos island were resuming. Australian carriers Jetstar Amnesty International said on Saturday based in the southern city of Guangzhou. stranded holidaymakers. as many holidaymakers had headed to the airport and Virgin earlier said they were cancelling all their at least 52 lawyers and activists from The Ministry of Public Security did not Mount Raung on Indonesia’s main island of Java to catch flights which had been delayed by the first flights in and out of Bali yesterday due to the new Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou had been immediately respond to requests for com- has been erupting for weeks, and on Thursday a shutdown. “Someone just said the airport was shutdown. About 300 flights to and from Bali were detained or questioned over the previous ment. cloud of drifting ash forced the closure of Bali air- closed for at least six hours ... gotta be kidding,” cancelled Friday after the first closure. Airport offi- 48 hours. “The government is very concerned port during peak holiday season, and four others. said one stranded tourist, Steve Dunthorne, on cials could not give a figure for the number of Those who have been taken away about activists’ growing influence and their The airport on the resort island, a top holiday Twitter, after hearing the news about the second flights affected by yesterday’s closure. include the prominent lawyer Wang Yu and ability to use social media to drum up pub- destination that attracts millions of foreign tourists closure. “Standing in queue for check-in like a Indonesian government vulcanologist Gede several colleagues at the Fengrui Law Firm, lic support,” said William Nee, a Hong Kong- every year, reopened two days later as the ash drift- lemon. Staff look as confused as passengers.” Suantika said that Mount Raung continued to which has represented high-profile clients based China researcher at Amnesty ed away, allowing some passengers to board erupt yesterday, spewing ash up to 1,000 metres such as Uighur dissident Ilham Tohti and International. “They see the agenda-setting flights home and others to arrive. Bad timing (3,200 feet) into the air, and the wind had in the Zhang Miao, a news assistant at German process is getting away from them.” However the cloud returned yesterday morning, The disruption comes at a bad time, with many morning pushed the cloud of dust towards Bali, newspaper Die Zeit who was recently More than 100 Chinese lawyers issued a forcing authorities to shut the airport again. But Australians stuck in Bali after heading there for the some 90 miles (140 kilometres) away. detained for over half a year. joint statement on Friday to protest Wang’s the new closure lasted just a few hours and the air- school break and millions of Indonesian tourists Authorities raised the alert status of Mount The detentions and questionings come arrest. Many of them have since been port was reopened in the afternoon as the ash setting off on holiday ahead of the Muslim celebra- Raung, a 3,300-metre volcano, late last month to on the heels of a months-long campaign in detained, rights groups said. shifted, the government said. “Full, normal opera- tion of Eid next week. the second highest level after it began to spew lava state media to discredit human rights Last month, a US State Department tions have resumed, however planes are to fly in Another airport on Java serving domestic and ash high into the air. activists for undermining national stability report on human rights said repression and and out from a westerly direction to avoid the ash,” routes remained shut Sunday, Barata said. The oth- Air traffic is regularly disrupted by volcanic by using social media. coercion in China were routine against transport ministry spokesman J. A. Barata told AFP. er three originally closed Thursday, including the eruptions in Indonesia, which sits on a belt of seis- The People’s Daily, the Communist Party activists, ethnic minorities and law firms Thousands of tourists who were visiting the international airport on popular Lombok island, mic activity running around the basin of the Pacific mouthpiece, said on Saturday that public that took on sensitive cases. — Reuters tropical island famed for its palm-fringed beaches east of Bali, had reopened earlier. Ocean and is home to the highest number of active found themselves waiting for days at Bali’s Ngurah After Bali airport reopened Sunday, Indonesian volcanoes in the world, around 130. — AFP MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 ANALYSIS

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Issues Disappointment awaits migrants fleeing to Greece

By Pauline Froissart

hey arrive full of hope and ambition to idyllic Greek islands, having fled war and other perils. However, Tonce in Athens the migrants from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq discover a country in crisis with little to offer them. At 6 am, with the sun rising over the Athens port of Piraeus, hundreds of grateful migrants disembark from ferries in the midst of summer holidaymakers. Despite their fatigue, the relief is palpable among the migrants made up of relatively young men, but also fami- lies whose only luggage is a sleeping bag and a back- pack. Greece teeters between fear and fatalism Some take selfies on their mobile phones to record their arrival. Among them is Hisham Mohy Al Deen, 37, a Palestinian from Syria and former UN employee. Beside By Marina Rafenberg Daily limits from ATMs are capped at 60 euros ($67) they’re in” because “we weren’t ready to negotiate and the expectation is they will run dry any day now from the start”. That said, she didn’t want to think of him are his wife Wallaa, looking exhausted, and their three e don’t sleep, everybody’s worried,” a unless the European Central Bank is persuaded-by a Grexit as a reality. “It won’t be good for anybody-not daughters-the youngest just a few months old. Greek pensioner said. With their future nascent bailout agreement-to inject emergency funds just us, but it also won’t be good for Europe.” Deen says he is happy to be in Greece and wants “to “Wbeing decided thousands of kilometres into Greece’s banks. Failing that, many worry that Katerina, a 23-year-old tour guide, saw malice in the find a new life far from the war”. (miles) away in Brussels by euro-zone officials and EU Greece could be forced to start printing its own mon- way her country was being treated. “I think our Two weeks earlier the family set foot on the Greek leaders, ordinary people in Greece were split between ey, or perhaps even go back to its pre-euro currency, European partners are being really tough with us and island of Lesbos, in the Aegean Sea, around 20 kilometres fear and fatalism, questions swirling in their minds. the drachma. with what they are saying about us. They want to show (12 miles) from the west coast of Turkey where they had Will Greece get its bailout? Or will Germany and “If we go back to the drachma it’s all over, it will be Greece in a bad light and make fun of us,” she said. embarked. Having originally left from Damascus, Deen Finland block its rescue, sending the nation crashing a catastrophe and there will be no way back,” Nikos, a pensioner, was blunter about Finland, and his family spent six days at a camp on Lesbos sleeping out of the euro? Theodoridis said. “It’s a very difficult situation we’re which, with Germany, has openly come out opposing under the stars. “Getting an agreement will be really difficult,” said in-we don’t sleep, everybody’s worried, there’s no any new bailout for Greece. “If we see ‘Made in Finland’ They eventually received a month’s visa and were invit- Angelos Panolas, a young unemployed man. “I don’t money, the banks are closed.” on a product, we won’t buy it. Those people are so see the European partners giving a gift to Greece.” A cold, they’re the ones who should leave Europe.” ed to take the boat to Athens. No one was waiting for pensioner, Yannis Theodoridis, remarked that the last ‘Not good for anybody’ Some embraced hope despite the odds. Such as them there except for Vodafone employees selling inter- few days have been “very hard,” particularly given he Irini Karanasiou, a 77-year-old Greek woman, com- Antonis, a taxi driver who believed a deal would be national telephone cards. had been unable to withdraw his full pension from plained that some euro-zone nations were being too struck no matter what. “They (the creditors) say yes, Nearby Daha Alwakil, 32, is having a coffee. He left his the bank due to capital controls rationing with- hard on the Greek government. “But at the same time, they say no-it’s just to scare people. But in the end, wife and two children in Baghdad, bringing with him only drawals. the Greeks are also responsible for the situation they’ll sign,” he said. —AFP 10-year-old Yassin. “We came by boat from Turkey. Everyone came by boat,” he said. “Now I feel free.” An hour later, word of Bush to pursue an aggressive fundraising plan mouth brings the new arrivals to Omonia Square in cen- tral Athens, where a huge “Welcome to Greece” banner By Thomas Beaumont and Sergio Bustos trappings of a modern campaign, with voter In announcing its fundraising Thursday, The strategy is the outgrowth of court covers the front of a building. There, small groups of outreach, advertising, polling and, of course, a Right to Rise said it had about 9,400 donors decisions in 2010 that led to the creation of dishevelled newcomers rest or seek information from lush with almost $100 million, a group campaign’s most valuable asset, the candi- who had given $25,000 or less, and about 500 the super PAC. These groups are allowed to migrants who arrived before them. supporting Republican Jeb Bush’s presi- date’s time. But Murphy, for now at least, has who’d given more. Having made its mark in raise unlimited sums from wealthy donors Fdential ambitions is plowing ahead on a a vastly larger budget. the big-money chase, the Bush campaign is and conduct political advocacy, as long as Lack of housing parallel campaign, promising to use its Right to Rise will develop Internet, mobile focusing now on finding and cultivating small they do not coordinate their work with a can- Refugees with enough funds seek hotel rooms, others immense resources in a way that is untested and television advertising by following close- donors - people who would chip in $25 or so didate’s campaign organization. knock on the doors of charities and housing associations but could revolutionize presidential politics. ly what Bush says in public, according to a few times over the Internet. Campaign finance watchdog groups are or set about looking for a ride to Macedonia. Nancy Bush’s campaign reported Thursday that it aides who spoke on the condition of Separately, Jay Zeidman, a Houston-based keeping close tabs on the interaction of presi- raised $11.4 million in just six days, while an anonymity to discuss private strategy. fundraiser for Bush, said the campaign is dential campaigns and super PACS. Fred Retinioti, who works for Doctors Without Borders, says the allied super PAC, Right to Rise America, raised With a small staff - a handful now and no focused on continuing to build on its initial Wertheimer, president of Democracy 21, Greek system for handling new arrivals is completely over- $103 million during the first six months of the more than a dozen long-term - Murphy’s $11.4 million because “those dollars are very, which advocates for stricter campaign whelmed. year and had $98 million on hand. team is planning an elaborate data-gathering very important. It’s the front lines, the boots finance regulations, said he sees serious red “There are only around 1,000 housing units for A picture began to emerge Friday about system to help determine, based on polling, on the ground. The campaign is definitely flags. refugees in Greece. That’s not enough.” More than 69,000 how the groups would work in concert, yet how the group will deploy advertising in early front and center now.” “It’s obviously clear that the super PAC is, migrants reached Greece in the first half of this year, without formal coordination to spend their voting states and perhaps swing-voting gen- in fact, the Bush campaign committee,” dwarfing the 43,500 who came throughout the whole of extraordinary haul in the face of federal laws eral election states this year. Wealthy donors Wertheimer said. “Our view is that it’s an ille- 2014, according to the UN refugee agency. that limit their communication. Interviews At the same time, the former Florida gov- Bush’s early fundraising success has yet to gal scheme.” And the numbers are increasing each month: 1,700 in with Bush campaign aides, Right to Rise staff ernor’s team is forging ahead with aggressive scare any challenger from the race. Other Democracy 21, he said, has sent a letter to January, 13,500 in April and 24,400 in June, with most and donors to both groups revealed plans for new fundraising efforts to target smaller-dol- Republicans are attempting to echo Bush’s the Justice Department demanding a crimi- people coming from Syria. But the debt and austerity cri- Bush’s campaign to set the tone on policy and lar donors, whose support represents the operation. None, however, is expected to nal investigation of the Bush campaign and sis menacing ordinary Greeks is also hitting the migrants. political messaging backed by the super PAC, everyday voters Bush needs once voting come close to the total Bush’s team amassed others who are “tied at the hip” with super which is poised to use multiplatform advertis- begins in less than seven months. in the first half of 2016. PACS. —AP “Before, those who gained refugee status could get a ing directed at target audiences to amplify his work permit. That’s been ended,” Retinioti said. “Under the message. law they have access to the health system but they are At the same time, Bush will pursue “an facing administrative and language barriers. On top of aggressive fundraising schedule” to help even that some doctors are demanding money to treat them, the fundraising disparity between the formal which is illegal,” she added. campaign and Right to Rise, said spokesman Yannis Kalyvopoulos, a psychologist with Doctors Tim Miller. Without Borders, said most of the migrants he came “We’re two weeks into the campaign,” across were suffering from post-traumatic stress and Miller said. “We’ve started the process of rais- depression. “Many of the children have lost their parents ing hard dollars necessary to run a grassroots or their relatives. They are traumatized, they’ve got sleep- campaign that combines our political efforts ing problems.” If they remain in such uncertain conditions, in the early states and beyond, a robust digital effort that promotes Jeb and his brand online, he warned “that will increase their symptoms. If they are and allows him to travel the country and in an environment that supports them, they will more eas- spread his message.” ily integrate in their new country.” The team is not expected to begin pouring According to his colleague Retinioti, many have money into television ads right away. While already made up their minds. “These people are no longer the campaign has made modest early invest- seeking asylum in Greece. With the crisis they cannot see ments in online ads, it’s not expected to begin a future here,” she says. Three days after their arrival, Deen making more serious buys in early state TV is no longer answering his phone. He and his family have ads this month. Those campaigns that have moved on in search of brighter prospects. —AFP made such moves in recent days - among them Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal - are working to boost their profiles to help qualify for next month’s open- ing debate, a problem Bush doesn’t have. 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Most valuable asset HUDSON: Republican presidential candidate former Florida Governo Jeb Bush speaks during a town hall meeting in Bush’s campaign will include the typical Hudson. —AP NEWS MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 With new escape, Guzman’s legend grows

MEXICO CITY: Folk bands sang his praises. When he traffickers, Guzman had humble beginnings. He was arrested, supporters protested in his home state. dropped out of primary school to work in marijuana Now that Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” and opium poppy fields as drug consumption rose in Guzman has escaped again, singers may add a new the neighboring United States. He was recruited by verse. Guzman, 58, nurtured a Robin Hood image in Guadalajara cartel boss Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, his northwestern state of Sinaloa while running the the “chief of chiefs” and a godfather of Mexico’s mod- most powerful, and one of the most ruthless, cartels in ern drug cartels. Mexico. Guzman’s job was to contact drug traffickers in the His capture in February 2014 had been a huge vic- Colombian cities of Medellin and Barranquilla, gaining tory for President Enrique Pena Nieto in his battle a valuable network of contacts to smuggle cocaine against organized crime after years of violence that into the United States, Europe and Asia. have left tens of thousands of people dead. But the After Felix Gallardo was arrested in 1989, Guzman’s tables turned again on Saturday night, when Guzman Sinaloa drug cartel began its rise as the biggest gang escaped from the Altiplano maximum-security prison in the country. A turf war ensued, with a gunfight in in central Mexico through a secret tunnel under his 1993 at the airport of Guadalajara that killed the west- cell’s shower. ern city’s archbishop, Cardinal Juan Jesus Posadas The 50-by-50 centimeter (20-by-20 inch) hole was Ocampo, allegedly because he was mistaken for wide enough for his small frame-his nickname means Guzman. “Shorty.” After crawling through, he fled down a 1.5- Guzman was arrested that same year in Guatemala kilometer (one-mile) long tunnel that opened into a but escaped eight years later. construction site. The Sinaloa cartel’s legend grew after he escaped a On billionaire list first time in 2001 from another prison, in western His ability to sneak tons of cocaine, heroin and mari- Jalisco state, by hiding in a laundry cart. juana into the United States made him “Public Enemy He spent 13 years on the lam before his capture last Number One” in Chicago, a moniker that had been giv- year, long enough to build a drug trafficking empire en to US prohibition-era mafia boss Al Capone. Guzman that stretched around the globe. Musicians wrote folk “easily surpassed the carnage and social destruction ballads known as “narcocorridos,” tributes to drug that was caused by Capone,” the Chicago Crime capos. The mustachioed drug lord married an 18-year- Commission said in February 2013. He even made old beauty queen, Emma Coronel, in 2007 and is Forbes magazine’s list of billionaires until he was left out believed to have 10 children with various women. in 2013 because he was believed to have spent much of He is believed to have been brazen enough to walk his wealth on protection. But Guzman remained on the into restaurants in his state of Sinaloa, ask diners to Forbes list of the world’s most powerful people, stand- hand their cell phones to his bodyguards, eat calmly ing at number 67. His time at the top was marked by and pay everyone’s tabs before leaving. He is Mexico’s violence. His cartel became entangled in brutal turf answer to Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian wars against the paramilitary-like Zetas cartel and other drug lord who was a popular in his native Medellin gangs for years. while terrorizing his rivals and the authorities until More than 80,000 people have died in the drug war police killed him in 1993. since 2006, when then president Felipe Calderon When Mexican marines backed by US law enforce- deployed soldiers against gangs. More than 10,000 ment agencies captured Guzman in the Sinaloa beach were killed in Ciudad Juarez alone in violence between resort of Mazatlan in February 2014, his reign Sinaloa and Juarez cartel members fighting for appeared to be over for good. supremacy in the key drug corridor at the border with the US state of Texas. Guzman’s own family has paid School dropout dearly for his life of crime. One of his brothers was killed Born on April 4, 1957, to a family of farmers in in a Mexican jail in December 2004 and a son was killed MEXICO CITY: Federal policemen inspect a pipe under construction by the Altiplano prison in Almoloya de Badiraguato, a Sinaloa town known as a cradle of drug in a Culiacan shopping center in May 2008. — AFP Juarez, Mexico yesterday. Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has escaped from a maximum- security prison, the government said, his second jail break in 14 years.— AFP Greek ‘time-out’ from euro a possible... Iran talks on cusp of a deal Continued from Page 1 would commit to start talks on a new bailout program. In a four-page draft proposal put to euro-zone leaders Continued from Page 1 Council resolution approving the nuclear deal be written in a But the potential “time-out” mentioned in yesterday’s language up for discussion spoke of a potential “time out way that stops describing Iran’s nuclear activities as illegal. euro-zone draft did not refer to a specific time period. from the euro area” for Greece if no agreement could be The senior US official declined to speculate as to the tim- A diplomat familiar with the negotiations said disagree- The draft text also took note of “the possible program found. It highlighted the increasing frustration with Greece ing of any agreement or announcement but said “major ments also persist on how long some of the restrictions on financing needs of between EUR 82 and 86bn, as assessed during five months of fruitless talks. Yesterday, doubts on issues remain to be resolved.” imports of nuclear technology and other embargos outlined by the institutions”. Facing a self-imposed Sunday dead- the Greek government’s commitment to implement tough Despite the caution, the negotiators appeared to be on in any new Security Council resolution will last. The diplomat, line, the euro-zone’s top official, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, said measures continued. the cusp of an agreement. US Secretary of State John Kerry, who demanded anonymity because the diplomat wasn’t the sides have “come a long way” after two days of talks “The most important currency has been lost: that is who on Thursday had threatened to walk away from the allowed to discuss the confidential talks, said restrictions will among finance ministers, but that the final effort on “some trust and reliability,” said German Chancellor Angela negotiations, said yesterday that “a few tough things” remain last for years, not months. big issues” would be handled by euro-zone leaders in a Merkel, reflecting on five months of tortuous negotiations in the way but added “we’re getting to some real decisions.” Meanwhile, Iranians were preparing to celebrate in the summit which was expected to go into the night. with Athens. En route to Mass at Vienna’s gothic St. Stephens Cathedral, event of an agreement. Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency Underscoring the optimism despite the often fundamental In the draft document, Greece committed itself to push- Kerry said twice he was “hopeful” after a “very good meeting” reported that deputy police chief Brigadier General Saeed differences among the leaders, Italian Prime Minister ing a first set of measures through parliament by Matteo Renzi said “we are very close.” Wednesday. Despite the stinging conditions on pension, Saturday with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Montazer Al-Mahdi said the authorities are fully prepared for The broad outline of a deal appeared to consist of a market and privatization reforms, Tsipras insisted his gov- Zarif, who had Muslim services Friday. French Foreign such celebrations. Despite Kerry’s relatively upbeat take, long series commitments from Greek Prime Minister Alexis ernment was ready to clinch a deal. “We owe that to the Minister Laurent Fabius also was cautiously optimistic, telling comments by Iran’s supreme leader suggested that Tehran’s Tsipras to push through much of a drastic austerity pro- peoples of Europe who want Europe united and not divid- reporters yesterday: “I hope that we are finally entering the mistrust of Washington would persist no matter what the gram within days, while the 18 other euro-zone leaders ed,” he said. — Agencies last phase of this negotiation.” outcome of the talks. In another sign that a deal could soon be sealed, Russian Iran’s state-run Press TV cited Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Clear your debts as soon as you can news agencies reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Saturday as calling the US an “excellent example of arro- Lavrov had arrived in Vienna. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang gance.” It said Khamenei told university students in Tehran to Continued from Page 1 by Allah (to Whom is ascribed all perfection and majesty). Yi was also expected later in the day. The other foreign minis- be “prepared to continue the struggle against arrogant pow- Furthermore, Abu Qatadah assumed the responsibility of pay- ters of the six nations negotiating with Iran already are in the ers.” He made sure everyone got his money and property back to ing the two dinars that a dead person owed someone so that prove to us how serious it is to keep peoples’ money and proper- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would pray for him. Prophet Austrian capital and in position to join Kerry and Zarif for an His comments appeared to be a blow to US hopes that an ties intact - even those of our enemies. Muhammad (PBUH) followed up with Abu Qatadah to make sure announcement. agreement will lead to improved bilateral relations that could Brothers and sisters in Islam, many people have approached that everyone got his rights. After a day, he met Abu Qatadah Movement toward a deal has been marked by years of translate into increased cooperation in a common cause- the me complaining that they used to give loans to some people - and asked him: “What about the two dinars?” Abu Qatadah tough negotiations. The pact is meant to impose long-term, fight against Islamic State radicals. Zarif had hinted at just sometimes people who looked very religious - but they were replied, “The man just died yesterday,” alluding to the fact that he verifiable limits on nuclear programs that Tehran could modi- that last week, suggesting a deal acceptable to his country shocked when those people either procrastinated or hid them- still needed some time to pay the money back. The next day, fy to produce weapons. Iran, in return, would get tens of bil- will open the door to joint efforts on that front. selves when it was time to pay back the loans. Due to the gravity Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) approached him to enquire lions of dollars in sanctions relief. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a fierce oppo- of this issue and the dire consequences awaiting those who die whether he had paid the two dinars. Abu Qatadah replied in affir- The current round of nuclear talks is now in its 16th day nent of what he considers a deal that is too lenient on before clearing their debts, I decided to share some information mative, to which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) responded, “Now and has been extended three times since the first deadline of Tehran, said Khamenei’s comments showed that Western with you about the issue. To be on the safe side, I advise all those his skin is safe and tranquil from fire.” (Al-Bukhari 5, 383 and June 30 was missed. The mood among negotiators had powers are “caving” in to Iran even as the Islamic republic who give loans to make sure their debtors sign a contract, which Muslim 867) turned more somber each time a new target date - first July keeps railing against them. they will definitely need when it is time to pay back. No matter Many people promise to do a lot of things; if left without fol- 7, then July 10 and then July 13 - was set. A nuclear deal will also face serious scrutiny from mem- how much you trust that person, he should sign against that low-up, then they would not fulfill their promises. The issue of As the weekend approached, Kerry declared the talks bers of Congress. Senate Foreign Relations Committee loan. Allah says what can be translated as: “O you who believe! debts is so sensitive, especially when the debtor is dead. Prophet couldn’t go on indefinitely and warned that the US could Chairman Bob Corker said yesterday he remains skeptical When you contract a debt for a fixed period of time, write it Muhammad (PBUH) had to make sure that Abu Qatadah fulfilled walk away from the negotiations. Diplomats familiar with the about a possible deal. down. Let a scribe write it down in justice between you. Let not his promise. Abu Qatadah himself felt sad that the indebted talks said most of the nuts and bolts of implementing the “I’m concerned about where we’re going,” the the scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him...” (2: 282) dead person wouldn’t have the honor of Prophet Muhammad deal have been agreed upon. But over the past week, issues Republican senator said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He It is imperative to pay your creditors in due time: (PBUH) praying for him. He also hoped to please Allah (SWT) by that were previously on the back burner have led to new dis- said lawmakers will review any agreement carefully to Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that paying the debt of a dead person. How excellent is this attitude putes. Among them is Iran’s demand for a lifting of a UN make sure the Iranians are held accountable and that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Whoever borrows people’s and love for each other, even when someone is dead! arms embargo and its insistence that any UN Security any violations can be enforced. — AP money (or any property for that matter) with the intention of Clear the debts of your deceased relative as soon as he dies: It paying back, Allah will pay back on his behalf (in other words, is very important that family members of a deceased person Allah will make it easy for him to pay back). But whoever borrows clear his debts and return any property he might have borrowed people’s money (or property) with the intention of not paying it from anyone before they bury him. Otherwise, it will be trouble Saudi strikes hit Yemen rebels despite... back, Allah will ruin him (in other words, whatever he does with for him. On the other hand, a Muslim should try his level best to that property, will not be blessed.” (Reported by Imam Al-Bukhari avoid borrowing money or any property unnecessarily. Continued from Page 1 shortages, while access to water has become difficult for 2,387) 5- Rewards awaiting those who give more time to their 9.4 million people. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in this hadith warns us against debtors to clear their debts The ceasefire was declared after UN chief Ban Ki-moon The UN says the conflict has killed more than 3,200 peo- borrowing people’s money or any valuable asset - for that matter a. Abdullah bin Abi Qataadah narrated that his father - Abu received assurances from Hadi and the Huthis that it would ple, about half of them civilians, since late March. Fighting - when we are certain that we can’t pay back. If you continue tak- Qatadah - went out to look for his debtor because he needed his be respected. had intensified after the northern rebels overran the capital ing people’s property illicitly, your endeavors will be consigned to money back. No sooner had the debtor seen him than he hid The coalition said it has not received a formal request unopposed in September and went on to advance on sev- failure. However, if your intention is good but you fail to pay back, himself. After exerting a lot of effort, he was able to meet with him (the hiding debtor). He asked him to pay back the debt but from Hadi’s government to observe a truce, while the eral regions, including Aden where Hadi took refuge after Allah (SWT) will find an easy way for you. Therefore, you should be extra cautious against taking any loans. You should only bor- the man apologized saying that he was going through financial rebels said before the ceasefire went into effect they had lit- escaping house arrest in Sanaa. row money when you need to and when you are certain that you straits. Abu Qatadah then asked him to swear by Allah if that was tle hope it would succeed. The United Nations has declared Saudi Arabia formed an Arab coalition that launched will definitely pay it back. Otherwise, be content with the little true. The man swore. Then Abu Qatadah informed him that Yemen a level-3 humanitarian emergency, the highest on late March an air campaign to restore Hadi. The rebels are that you have. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Whoever is happy to be saved its scale, with nearly half the country facing a food crisis. allied with troops loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would not pray for anyone who by Allah (SWT) from the troubles and tribulations of the Day of More than 21.1 million people-over 80 percent of Saleh, who stepped down in 2012 following a year of died with a debt. Judgment, then he should give more time to his debtor who is Yemen’s population-need aid, with 13 million facing food nationwide protests against his three-decade rule. — AFP Jaber bin Abdullah said, “Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would facing financial problems to pay back, or waive part of the debt not pray for anyone who died before clearing his debts. Once a or the whole of it.” (Recorded by Imam Muslim 1,563) dead person was brought to him in order to perform a funeral In this hadith, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) informs us that if Iraqi parliament speaker praises Amir’s... prayer in his favor and the Prophet asked, ‘Is he indebted to any- you give more time to your debtor to clear his debt or if you for- one?’ His companions responded in affirmative stating that he go part of it or the whole of it, then Allah (SWT) will save you Continued from Page 1 wrongdoings at KIO in London and other Kuwaiti owed someone two dinars. Then the Prophet (Peace Be Upon from the tribulations and troubles of the Day of Judgment, which investment offices abroad. Him) said: “Pray for your fellow.” Abu Qatadah (one of the com- will indeed be a terrible day. Nimesh called on other members of the National In another development, the public prosecution has panions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: ‘I will pay those two Finally, we should understand that it is dangerous to take Assembly to submit wealth disclosures to the Authority started interrogations in the so-called Fintas Group dinars on his behalf, O Messenger of Allah.’ After hearing that, loans. And when we are forced by circumstances to borrow some money or property, then we should try our level best to pay it in accordance with the law. whose members are accused of spreading false news Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) agreed to pray for that person. After some time when the Muslims had liberated big pieces of land back because we don’t know when death will come. On the oth- Rapporteur of a parliamentary panel probing the about the country’s internal situation in social media, and got a lot of booty and spoils, the Prophet said: ‘I am more er side, if you are a creditor and your debtor laments his financial affairs of Kuwait Investment Office in London and other taking part in a group on What’sApp that made corrup- entitled to (fulfilling) the rights of every believer than he himself; situation, make things easy for him. If you do that, Allah will also investment offices MP Madhi Al-Hajeri said members of tion accusations against members of the judiciary in in so doing, anyone who leaves behind a debt, I will clear it on his help you on the Day of Judgment when you will definitely need the panel will travel to London after the Eid holidays to addition to the misuse of mobiles. behalf. Conversely, whatever wealth or property anyone leaves that help. The point is that just as you need help from Allah investigate alleged violations in the office. The public prosecution has already interrogated four behind is for his heirs.’” (Al-Imam Al-Albani rated it as authentic (SWT), you should also help others. He said that the committee will not hesitate to of the 13 members of the group which include four 1,853. It was also recorded as authentic by Imam Muslim.) uncover any deals that led to a deliberate loss or squan- members of the ruling family, lawyers, journalists and Indeed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came as mercy to all dering of public funds and also reveal the names of others. The four members who were questioned were mankind and Jinn. Who can undertake the responsibility of being Courtesy of the TIES Center. The TIES Center is the social and people behind these deals. The committee was formed released on a KD 10,000 bail each. The interrogations a guarantor to those who leave behind debts, yet isn’t interested educational hub for English Speaking Muslims in Kuwait. For several months ago to probe allegations of financial are expected to continue in the coming few days. in their inheritance? This is sheer evidence that he was a selfless more information, please call 25231015 or e-mail info@ties- altruist person more than any other human being ever created center.net or visit www.tiescenter.net. MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 SPORTS

Gerrard makes quiet debut Fluminense sign Ronaldinho Casillas quits Real Madrid LOS ANGELES: Steven Gerrard made a quiet start to his new career with the Los RIO DE JANIERO: Two-times former World Player of the Year MADRID: C’est fini”. With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas Angeles Galaxy in a friendly on Saturday. Gerrard had one scoring chance in the open- Ronaldinho Gaucho has signed an 17-month contact with brought to an end his farewell statement yesterday to the Real Madrid fans ing game of the International Champions Cup against Mexico team Club America, that Fluminense, the club said on Saturday. he has served as first-team goalkeeper and captain for 16 seasons. was saved, but otherwise had little influence on the match that was sealed 2-1 by the He joined the Rio de Janeiro side after terminating his contract Dressed in a dark blue shirt and sitting alone in front of the assembled Major League Soccer side with goals either side of half-time by Robbie Keane and with Mexican club Queretaro, where he spent almost a year, media at the Bernabeu stadium press room, the 34-year-old, who is leaving Alan Gordon. Fluminense said in a statement on their web site. for Portuguese side Porto, choked up several times as he thanked Real for The 35-year-old midfielder joined the Galaxy after playing his entire 17-season The 35-year old, who previously played in Brazil for Gremio, “giving me everything”. “This club also moulded me as a person and helped career with English Premier League side Liverpool. Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro, said he was coming home to try me to grow,” said Casillas, who joined the Real academy at the age of nine “It was a great feeling,” Gerrard told the Galaxy website and win Brazil’s Serie A, one of the few medals missing from his and debuted for the first team at 18. “Beyond remembering me as a good (www.lagalaxy.com). “It was a difficult game and I thought (Club trophy cabinet. “That was one of the things that most motivated goalkeeper or a bad goalkeeper I just hope that people America) were very good. me to return home to Brazil, in search of a title that I dont have, as remember me for being a good person,” he added. Casillas was speaking after Spanish daily newspa- “I thought after 15 or 20 minutes that the team settled really well as this being a club with great players,” he told the club’s per El Mundo published an interview with his parents well, we played some good football and we got our deserved website, adding that regular appearances at Rio’s Maracana stadi- equaliser. yesterday in which they said their son had been forced um were also a big draw. “For me personally, it was good to get 45 minutes under my out of the club by president Florentino Perez. Casillas belt and I’ll keep getting better and better and the more I get used “I am very motivated. When I was with another club in Rio de had been the victim of an orchestrated campaign of “vili- to my teammates, I’ll improve.” Janeiro we only played at the Engenhao (stadium) so the possibil- fication” in recent years which eventually prompted Galaxy coach Bruce Arena substituted Gerrard at half-time in ity of playing at the Maracana is really exciting to me.” his decision to quit, they added. the game played at their home stadium in Carson, California. One of Brazil’s most decorated players, he won the Champions Real did not immediately respond to a request “I think Steven played well, we are going to see how he feels League and La Liga with Barcelona and Serie A in Italy with AC for comment and Casillas did not take questions tomorrow and Monday before we make a decision moving for- Milan in a globe-trotting career that included a stint in France after making his statement, in which he did not with Paris Saint-Germain. —Reuters mention Perez by name. —Reuters White Sox pound Cubs, Rockies win

CHICAGO: Chris Sale dominated into the eighth inning while outpitching Jon Lester, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 5-1 Saturday for their ninth win in 11 games. Sale (8-4) showed why he was picked to his fourth consecutive All-Star Game, helping the White Sox move into position to sweep the weekend series with their crosstown rivals. Lester’s winless streak reached 10 starts. The South Siders took a 2-0 lead in the first on an RBI triple by rookie Tyler Saladino for his first major league hit and a run-scoring single by Jose Abreu. They broke open the game with three more in the seventh against Lester (4-8), making the most of third baseman Kris Bryant’s costly throwing error on Avisail Garcia’s grounder.

ROCKIES 3, BRAVES 2 Carlos Gonzalez hit a bases-loaded bloop single that dropped between charging center fielder Cameron Maybin and backpedaling shortstop Andrelton Simmons in the ninth inning, driving in the decisive run in the Rockies victory over the Braves. Misfortune hit the Braves at the outset of the Rockies’ late rally. Reliever Jason Grilli (3-4) tum- bled to the ground and suffered a ruptured left Achilles’ tendon as he ran toward first to cover the bag when Drew Stubbs, the first batter he faced, hit a grounder that first baseman Chris Johnson ranged to his right to field. Grilli appeared to take a bad step and crumpled to the ground, grabbing his lower left leg in pain. Stubbs was safe on what was ruled a hit. Team trainers and manager Fredi Gonzalez ran on to the field to tend to Grilli, who remained on the ground for several minutes. He was helped to his feet, taken away on a cart for further treatment and replaced by David Aardsma.

ATHLETICS 5, INDIANS 4 Billy Butler’s two-run double with the bases loaded broke a tie in the eighth inning and the Athletics beat the Indians. With two outs, Butler lined an 0-1 pitch from Bryan Shaw over first base to snap a 2-all tie. Right fielder Brandon Moss’ throwing error allowed a third run to score on the play. Eric O’Flaherty (1-2) pitched 2-3 of an inning. Tyler Clippard, the Athletics’ fifth pitcher, recorded DENVER: Colorado Rockies baserunner Nolan Arenado (left) slides safely into second base on a double against Atlanta Braves second baseman Pedro Ciriaco (right) in the fifth inning. — AP the final four outs for his 17th save. Carlos Santana hit a two-run homer in the eighth, but Cleveland’s game losing streak. The surprising Astros took over runs over their last 142 innings. the top of the inning drove in Matt Carpenter and and in 2012 had the lowest ERA in the majors at four game winning streak ended. first place in the AL West on April 19, but they had Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (1-1), mak- gave the Cardinals a 5-4 lead. 2.00 through 13 starts. But his season ended early All-Star Stephen Vogt started the winning rally their lead dwindle to a half-game over the Los ing his second start of the season after Tommy John Pittsburgh scored twice in the eighth to tie the with his first elbow surgery. with a two-out single off Zach McAllister (2-3). Marc Angeles Angels entering Saturday. The Angels were surgery wiped out his 2014 campaign, allowed all game after falling behind 3-0, and Chris Stewart Rzepczynski gave up a single to Ben Zobrist and scheduled to play Seattle on Saturday night. four runs and four hits in five innings. He gave up singled in Jung Ho Kang in the 10th after Mark MARINERS 5, ANGELS 0 isashi Iwakuma pitched eight strong innings in walked Josh Reddick. Butler came through with the three homers for the first time in his career. Reynolds’ second homer of the game had given St. H his second game back from the disabled list and clutch hit that snapped Oakland’s three-game los- BLUE JAYS 6, ROYALS 2 Louis another lead in the top of the inning. Mark Trumbo had two RBI singles to lead the ing streak. Moss’ throw to second base hit Butler in Mark Buehrle pitched seven strong innings, MARLINS 14, REDS 3 Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and the Mariners to a victory over the Angels. the back and rolled away, allowing Reddick to score. The Miami Marlins lost All-Star second baseman NATIONALS 7, ORIOLES 4 Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City to snap the Dee Gordon to a dislocated left thumb, and they Bryce Harper and Danny Espinosa homered in a Iwakuma (1-1) gave up three hits and two walks, Royals’ six-game winning streak. TWINS 9, TIGERS 5 responded with a franchise-record offensive out- four-run sixth inning, and the Nationals beat the and struck out six. He retired the last 13 batters he Buehrle (10-5) limited the Royals to two runs Torii Hunter’s towering two-run homer into the burst, beating Cincinnati. Orioles to end a three-game skid. faced in his longest outing since going eight and five hits while improving to 4-0 with a 1.24 ERA Gordon was hurt in the seventh inning sliding Jordan Zimmermann (8-5) won his third straight innings at Philadelphia last Aug. 19. third deck against his former team highlighted a 16- in his past four starts against them. hit afternoon for Minnesota, and the Twins beat the headfirst into first base for his third infield hit. He start despite allowing four runs and nine hits in five It was the fourth straight game with at least two Encarnacion’s 18th home run in the fourth left the game for a pinch runner. The hit was the innings. He was pitching one day after his wife hits for Trumbo. He has a seven-game overall hit- Tigers. Trevor Plouffe and Eddie Rosario each had inning off Chris Young ended the Blue Jays’ 27- three hits and scored twice, and the bottom five second of nine straight, a Marlins record, and they gave birth to the couple’s second child. ting streak, and is batting 12 for 22 in that stretch. inning scoring drought. Toronto led 3-2 in the ninth scored eight runs in the inning. Caleb Joseph and Steve Pearce homered for the Los Angeles starter C.J. Wilson (7-7) gave up batters in the Twins lineup combined for six RBIs when Danny Valencia hit a three-run homer off and 11 hits in 19 at-bats. Aaron Hicks hit a two-run Gordon, who leads the majors with 122 hits, was Orioles, who have lost nine of 12. Miguel Gonzalez three runs and five hits in 6 2-3 innings, walking Royals rookie Brandon Finnegan to extend the chosen to start in the All-Star Game for the first (7-6) retired 10 straight batters and took a 4-2 lead four and striking out five. It was the ninth time in triple in the third inning that finished Alfredo advantage. Simon’s start. time. The Marlins were already without All-Star right into the sixth before everything rapidly unraveled. his last 10 starts that Wilson lasted at least six Jose Reyes had three hits, stole three bases, fielder Giancarlo Stanton, sidelined since June 26 Harper led off with his 26th home run, Clint innings. Phil Hughes (8-6) gave up a home run to Victor walked, scored a run and drove in a run for the Blue Martinez and a two-run single to James McCann in because of a broken left hand. Robinson and Wilson Ramos singled and Espinosa Jays. Young (7-5), working on three days’ rest, gave GIANTS 8, PHILLIES 5 the fourth, but he took a 7-0 lead into that inning. The Marlins totaled a season-high 21 hits, and sent an 0-1 pitch over the 25-foot scoreboard in up three runs and five hits with two walks in six-plus Angel Pagan and Matt Duffy each drove in a Yoenis Cespedes drove in another run with a double their run total was also a season high after they had right field. Harper’s home run was his first against innings. He left after giving up a single to Kevin pair of runs in the sixth inning and the Giants ral- in the fifth, the last inning for Hughes. But the scored just 12 runs in the past seven games. the Orioles in 12 career games. He’s 8 for 44 (.182) Pillar to open the inning. lied to beat the Phillies. Brandon Crawford had right-hander improved to 4-0 in his last six starts, with three RBIs against Baltimore. three hits and drove in a run for the Giants, who despite allowing eight hits. RED SOX 5, YANKEES 3 METS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 2 Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer, Mookie BREWERS 7, DODGERS 1 have won three of four after a seven-game losing Matt Harvey pitching seven strong innings and Betts had a pair of extra-base hits and David Ortiz Rookie Taylor Jungmann tossed a three-hitter, streak. Duffy, who had four hits in Friday night’s vic- RAYS 3, ASTROS 0 hit his first career home run to lead the Mets to a Jake Odorizzi won in his first start in five weeks, also had two hits Saturday to help the Red Sox beat Carlos Gomez drove in five runs and the Brewers tory, was a home run shy of the cycle for the sec- win over the Diamondbacks. the first-place Yankees. beat the Dodgers. Jungmann (4-1) struck out seven ond straight day. Rene Rivera drove in two runs and the Rays beat the Lucas Duda homered for the second consecutive sliding Astros. Odorizzi (5-5) scattered two hits, The Red Sox won for the 10th time in 13 games. and walked two on 100 pitches to help the Brewers Josh Osich (1-0) recorded the final out of the game and Ruben Tejada also went deep for the They remained in last place in the AL East, but they improve to 5-2 in his starts. sixth and earned his first major league victory. walked three and struck out five over 5 2-3 innings Mets. After giving up a two-run homer to David in his initial appearance since straining his left closed to 5 1/2 games out in the division. Boston Gomez went 2 for 3 with a walk and a strikeout Santiago Casilla got the final out for his 22nd save. Peralta in the first inning, Harvey (8-6) settled into a was 10 games out June 20. while tying his career high for RBIs, his second five- Ryan Howard hit a home run and drove in two oblique June 5. Brad Boxberger, the fourth Rays groove and scattered just four singles over his last reliever, pitched the ninth for his 22nd save to com- The Yankees had beaten the Red Sox five RBI game in a week. Brandon Beachy (0-1) gave up and Cody Asche added a two-run shot for the six innings. Jeurys Familia got the last three outs for straight times, including a 5-1 win Friday. But a day three runs and five hits in four innings, struck out Phillies, who have lost four straight and 14 of 17 plete a three-hitter. his 26th save. It was another solid pitching perform- Houston has scored just four runs during a five- after losing the series opener and top starter Clay two and walked three. The right-hander was mak- overall. Freddy Galvis doubled and tripled and ance for the Mets, who have allowed just 23 earned Buchholz on the same night, the Red Sox got 6 1-3 ing his first start in nearly two years after coming Odubel Herrera had two hits and drove in a run. Luis solid innings from Eduardo Rodriguez (5-2). back from two Tommy John surgeries. Garcia (3-4) gave up three runs in 2-3 innings after The rookie left-hander allowed five hits and a Beachy spent his first four seasons with Atlanta allowing two over his previous 15 innings. — AP walk while striking out two, leaving with a 3-2 lead in the seventh. It was just the third time in nine career starts that he has given up two runs or more. MLB results/standings

PADRES 6, RANGERS 5 Toronto 6, Kansas City 2; Minnesota 9, Detroit 5; Chicago White Sox 5, Chicago Cubs 1; NY Mets 4, Yangervis Solarte hit a two-run homer off Texas Arizona 2; Colorado 3, Atlanta 2; Miami 14, Cincinnati 3; Tampa Bay 3, Houston 0; Oakland 5, Cleveland 4; closer Shawn Tolleson with two outs in the ninth Washington 7, Baltimore 4; Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 5 (14 innings); Boston 5, NY Yankees 3; San Diego 6, inning, and the Padres rallied to end a season-high Texas 5; San Francisco 8, Philadelphia 5; Milwaukee 7, LA Dodgers 1; Seattle 5, LA Angels 0. six-game losing streak with a victory over the Rangers. Solarte’s drive down the right-field line American League National League handed Tolleson (2-2) his first blown save when he Eastern Division Eastern Division had a chance to be the first pitcher in five years to W L PCT GB Washington 47 39 .547 - convert the first 14 chances of his career. NY Yankees 47 40 .540 - NY Mets 46 42 .523 2 Solarte reached base four times and scored Baltimore 44 43 .506 3 Atlanta 42 46 .477 6 three runs. Former Texas reliever Joaquin Benoit (6- Tampa Bay 45 45 .500 3.5 Miami 37 51 .420 11 Toronto 45 45 .500 3.5 4) pitched a scoreless eighth, and Craig Kimbrel Philadelphia 29 61 .322 20 Boston 42 46 .477 5.5 struck out the side in the ninth for his 22nd save. Central Division Central Division Mitch Moreland homered twice for the Rangers, St. Louis 56 32 .636 - Kansas City 51 34 .600 - who lost for the ninth time in 10 home games. Pittsburgh 52 35 .598 3.5 Minnesota 48 40 .545 4.5 Detroit 44 43 .506 8 Chicago Cubs 46 40 .535 9 PIRATES 6, CARDINALS 5 Cleveland 42 45 .483 10 Cincinnati 39 46 .459 15.5 Andrew McCutchen’s two-run home run in the Chicago White Sox 41 44 .482 10 Milwaukee 38 51 .427 18.5 14th inning capped Pittsburgh’s third rally of the Western Division Western Division night and the Pirates beat the Cardinals. Houston 49 41 .544 - LA Dodgers 50 39 .562 - McCutchen’s homer to center off Nick LA Angels 47 40 .540 0.5 San Francisco 45 43 .511 4.5 Greenwood (0-1) followed Neil Walker’s leadoff sin- Texas 42 45 .483 5.5 Arizona 42 44 .488 6.5 gle and extended his hitting streak to a career-high Seattle 41 47 .466 7 San Diego 40 49 .449 10 CHICAGO: White Sox second baseman Emilio Bonifacio reacts to being hit by a pitch while 18 games. It was his 12th home run of the season. Oakland 40 50 .444 9 Colorado 38 49 .437 11 trying to bunt during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs. — AP Jhonny Peralta’s single off Vance Worley (3-4) in MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 SPORTS Spieth sparks debate on best British Open build-up

LOS ANGELES: Jordan Spieth’s decision to compete monplace and the nuances of a course like St. shook off the rust with a sparkling 64 in the second did all right at Chambers (Bay),” smiled Woods, refer- in this week’s PGA Tour event in the United States has Andrews are an acquired taste, especially when the round as he soared up the leaderboard. ring to the links-style venue for this year’s US Open cast a spotlight on the best way to prepare for the wind blows from different directions. He was even more impressive on Saturday, firing a where Spieth triumphed by one shot. “He’s played the British Open-whether or not to play links golf in While many have criticised Spieth’s decision to round of 61 that included two eagles and six birdies British Opens before. advance. Many of the biggest names in the game opt- play at the John Deere Classic, where he won his first as he seized first place in the tournament. “St. Andrews will be a little bit different, and there ed to tee it up at the Scottish Open in Gullane while PGA Tour title at the tender age of 19, the American “I don’t think it matters where it is, as long as I can will be a lot to learn in a short time. But he’s young, tuning up for the third major of the year but Spieth world number two is entirely happy with his build-up get myself in contention, find out how I’m perform- and he can spend the energy playing 18 holes every preferred instead to get his competitive juices flowing to next week’s British Open. ing, what kind of minor tweaks I need to do, if any, the day and be fine.” at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois. “If I thought that I wasn’t going to play well next first couple days at the Open Championship to get Five-times major champion Phil Mickelson, who Making his choice of venue even more topical is week because I played here, it would be a different ready for the major,” said Spieth. won the 2013 British Open at Muirfield, felt tourna- the fact that Spieth has won the first two majors of story,” Spieth, 21, told reporters. “I just want to get in contention. It doesn’t matter ment preparation was all about individual choice. the season and will be targeting the third leg of a “This is a good preparation for me to get good where it is. When I get over there (to St. Andrews), “Each player has to find out how to prepare their unique calendar grand slam when he sets off in feels, to get in contention, and to find out what’s on whether I play well or don’t play well has nothing to best to play their best, and it’s different for every- Thursday’s opening round at St. Andrews. and what’s off when I’m in contention. do with what I did the week before.” body,” said the 45-year-old American. There are no ‘rights’ and ‘wrongs’ when it comes to “The only downside here versus playing anywhere Former world number one Tiger Woods, who has “I can’t comment on what he (Spieth) needs to do how a player should hone his game for a major, some else is the adjustment to the time zone, but as long as clinched two British Opens at St. Andrews among his for him to play his best. Only he can do that.” Spieth is preferring to be competitive the week before while I get over there and I have my schedule ahead of 14 major victories, backed Spieth’s strategy. known by his peers for being wise beyond his years others are more comfortable practising ahead of time time, I’m going to have enough sleep by the time I tee “I think it’s great for him to play, get the playing and so far he has barely made a misstep in his bur- at the championship venue. it up Thursday.” Spieth looked out-of-sorts while feels, keep the playing feels going,” Woods said at the geoning career. If one is to second-guess his John Yet links golf is a very different animal with unpre- opening with an even-par 71 at the John Deere PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic earlier this month. “Feels Deere decision, perhaps it should be done only after dictable bounces off both fairway and green com- Classic, his first PGA Tour event in three weeks, but travel. He’s played enough links-type golf courses. “He the 2015 British Open. — Reuters Links courses underpin this season’s majors

LOS ANGELES: After this year’s four majors are Britain for the Scottish Open and the British major champion Mickelson. consigned to the record books, golf fans will Open that follows, cited the example of Phil “It doesn’t play like a course in Scotland, but reflect on a most unusual season when three of Mickelson’s victories at both events in 2013. yet it has all the aesthetics of it. You see the fes- them were played on British-style links courses- “When Phil won the back-to-back Opens cues and the sand, the dunes and the pot including two on American soil. here, that proved to players that you could play bunkers ... and the openings in front and you Chambers Bay in Washington State hosted over here for a few weeks and it would be a think you want to run balls up. “But it just the June 18-21 U.S. Open while Whistling Straits good thing for your game,” said Shackleford, doesn’t work. It’s too soft and the ball stops so in Kohler, Wisconsin will hold the PGA who has written several books on golf course you have to fly balls on to the green. So that Championship for a third time when it stages design. “There was a mentality that you would takes a little getting used to, especially when the final major of 2015 from Aug. 13-16. In get into bad habits by playing too much links we’re just coming from the British Open.” between those two, the British Open will be golf. So I think it’s less a trend and more of an Unquestionably though, American golfers played next week at the home of golf in St. embrace of it again, a greater appreciation of have become much more attuned to the attrac- Andrews, Scotland. how much fun it is to play and to watch links tion of links-style golf, and especially since four For some, this is proof positive that links-style golf.” While the hallowed ground of St. Andrews top-quality layouts were opened for play in golf is becoming much trendier in the United epitomizes the very best of natural links course Bandon, Oregon-in 1999, 2001, 2005 and 2010. States but golf course architect Geoff golf, both Chambers Bay and Whistling Straits “Bandon has been enormous for opening Shackleford views it more as a greater apprecia- are manufactured layouts that required a mas- people’s eyes,” said Shackleford, who worked tion for the historical roots of the game. sive makeover by their respective designers. with golf course architect Gil Hanse on an exten- “Venues (for the majors) are sorted out so far The rolling course at Chambers Bay was for- sive restoration of Los Angeles Country Club’s in advance and I would argue that in the case of merly used as a rock quarry and gravel mine iconic North Course in February 2010. Chambers Bay and Whistling Straits, they are less while Whistling Straits was transformed from “The Streamsong Resort down in Florida, links-like,” American Shackleford told Reuters in a flat, windswept and featureless terrain that pre- while not pure links golf, is another positive telephone interview. viously accommodated a military base. trend already in that it has exposed more people “In terms of a trend, I would say there is now Both US venues generally required high to links-style courses, more exposed courses, a greater appreciation for links golf in the U.S. approach shots to the greens whereas true links wider courses, rougher looking courses. and there is also less resistance to links golf from courses allow for low bump-and-runs and an “Anything that allows people to see that it’s the top players. emphasis on the ‘ground game’. not evil, that it’s fun golf and that golf is not just “It wasn’t that long ago really that players “What’s interesting about Whistling Straits for tree-lined courses is a huge plus. You barely hear viewed playing too much links-style golf as not me is that it’s a Scottish-looking course that about people that come back from Bandon not good for their game.” Shackleford, who is in plays like an American course,” said five-times having had a great time.” — Reuters Yang stays ahead of pack

LANCASTER: Amy Yang of South Korea fought off a late challenge by Stacy Lewis on Saturday to retain a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club. The 24-year-old Yang shot a one- under 69 for a 54-hole total of eight-under-par SILVIS: Jordan Spieth celebrates his birdie on the 18th green during the third round 202, while world number three Lewis’s 69 left of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. — AP her at five under par for the championship. Yang, who has twice before played in the final Sizzling Spieth leads pairing at a US Open, will have another golden opportunity on Sunday paired again with Lewis. NEW YORK: Jordan Spieth charged to a title two years ago. “That turning point “I don’t want to think too much ahead, but it two-stroke lead with a stunning finish to mid-round yesterday where I had a really would be a great thing to my golf career,” Yang the third round at the John Deere Classic good stretch to get inside the cut line is said about the possibility of claiming her maiden on Saturday. what really gave me a lot of confidence,” he major. Chun In-gee, a 20-year-old South Korean, Only days before he will attempt to said. surged to third place with a two-under 68 for a complete the third leg of the Grand Slam, “The hole looked a little bigger from four-under-par 206, one stroke better than Spieth used a mixture of precision and luck there on in. In order to shoot a really low Japanese Tour veteran Shiho Oyama, who shot to finish birdie, eagle, birdie at TPC Deere round you obviously have to have some 71 after sliding back with a double-bogey at the Run. He holed out with a sand wedge from putts go in from mid-range.” par-four fifth. 107 yards at the par-five 17th, before run- Spieth hit a poor drive at the 17th but Four players were grouped at two under par, ning in a 15-foot birdie at the last for a 10- threaded a nice recovery shot between the including last year’s winner Michelle Wie, who under-par 61, his best round on the PGA trees. He was clearly disgusted with his fired a 68. Joining Wie on 208, six strokes off the Tour. “I just seem to get some lucky breaks third shot but was then surprised when his pace, were world number one Park In-bee (70) here at the John Deere,” Spieth told Golf ball landed about eight feet beyond the and fellow Koreans Lee Mi-hyang (68) and Chella Channel after posting a 17-under 196 total, hole, put on the brakes and was sucked Choi, who set a US Women’s Open nine-hole two strokes better than New Zealand’s back into the hole. record by firing a 29 on the front side on her way Danny Lee, who shot 62. “It was certainly a couple of grooves low to a six-under 64. Five players had shot 30 for It has been a stunning form turnaround (on the clubface) but that seems to be nine holes, the first being Pamela Wright at by the 21-year-old American, who was in something that works out for me at this Indianwood in 1994. LANCASTER: Amy Yang of South Korea tees off at hole No. 9 during the third round of the US danger of missing the cut until he put tournament. Just thin it a little bit and Yang enjoyed a four-stroke lead after she Women’s Open golf tournament. — AP together a string of birdies in the middle of somehow it goes in.” birdied the par-five 13th hole to reach nine into a five-shot bulge as she birdied the first she just would respond and hit it right in there the second round. Lost in the drama was Lee, whose 10- under par and was threatening to make it a while the American made bogey. A bogey-birdie with me,” said two-times major winner Lewis. Some questioned whether Spieth birdie 62 lifted him into contention to win romp. But a two-shot swing at the par-four 14th exchange in Lewis’s favor at the second hole “There were multiple times today that it was should play in the US the week before the for a second successive week, after his tightened the leaderboard as the South Korean again reversed the effect. iffy who was away. I mean, we were hitting shots British Open at St. Andrews, where he will breakthrough victory at the Greenbrier bogeyed after a strong chip past the cup, while Yang and Lewis, who were both within range on top of each other. In a sense it’s frustrating, have a chance to become the first player Classic last Sunday. Lewis birdied to close within two. A three-putt of winning their first US Open crown last year, because you’re trying to get closer but you really since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win the first “I feel very confident about tomorrow,” bogey by Lewis at the 17th hole restored Yang’s will wage another head-to-head clash paired in can’t get any closer. three majors of the year. Lee said. “Jordan just played magnificent three-stroke lead. Sunday’s final round. Their third-round duel had “I think it’s great golf. I think we both played But he had no hesitation returning to today. I think it’s going to be a fun day for Earlier, Yang used a two-stroke swing to her the feel of match play. “I felt like I hit some great really well today given the circumstances, and I the course where he won his first PGA Tour us tomorrow.” — Reuters advantage, turning a three-shot lead over Lewis shots that put a lot of pressure on her, and then expect more of it tomorrow.” — Reuters Marquez wins, Rossi extends lead

GERMANY: Spain’s MotoGP world champion 1.8 seconds ahead, but any hopes the Italian Marc Marquez won the German Grand Prix had of closing the gap soon vanished. from pole position yesterday for his sixth Pedrosa overtook Lorenzo and reeled in win in a row at the Sachsenring in a Honda Rossi before regaining second place-his grid one-two with compatriot Dani Pedrosa. position-with 14 of 30 laps remaining. Italy’s Valentino Rossi finished third for “It was a very difficult race, especially the Yamaha to extend his championship lead beginning for me,” Pedrosa told BT Sport. “I over Spanish team mate Jorge Lorenzo, who had some issues at the beginning with the was fourth, to 13 points. setting but towards the middle of the race Rossi, a nine times champion in all cate- the tank became emptier and I felt more gories, has 179 points to Lorenzo’s 166 after comfortable. “I passed Jorge and then imme- nine of 18 races. Marquez is fourth overall diately caught Valentino but it was not easy with 114. The victory, at a circuit he has to pass because on the exit the Yamaha was dominated since his 125cc days, was very strong.” Marquez’s second of the season and Honda’s Rossi, who had started the day 10 points first one-two of the year. “From the begin- clear of Lorenzo, was happy with his after- ning I felt good and then when I had the gap noon’s work. “I think Dani had something in I tried to manage it,” said the Spaniard, who his pocket for the end,” said the Italian. “I was was passed at the start by Lorenzo but at the limit, I pushed hard, I kept constantly retook the lead after four laps and pulled GERMANY: Spain’s the rhythm but at one point Dani did two away. “I’m happy because during this week- Marc Marquez laps very fast. So I think today was the maxi- end we were completely first and it’s been a celebrates on the mum. “In this track we know we have to suf- long time since I did that.” With Marquez on podium after fer compared to the Hondas, but another his own, the battle for second provided most winning the podium and I gained three points on Jorge. of the excitement. MotoGP race at the This is important for the championship and Rossi went wheel-to-wheel with Lorenzo Sachsenring we will wait for better racetracks for our M1 and passed after seven laps, with Marquez circuit. — AP (bike).” — Reuters MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 SPORTS England unchanged for second Ashes Test

CARDIFF: England yesterday named an unchanged 13- four wickets fell for just nine runs in 36 balls. England captain Alastair Cook has often been criticised have to play some very good cricket.” man squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia Chasing a record-breaking 412 for victory, the Ashes- for excessive caution in the field but didn’t miss a trick in which starts at Lord’s on Thursday. holders were dismissed for 242 after tea. Cardiff and an impressed Bayliss said: “I thought his cap- England squad Stuart Broad led England to a 169-run victory in the Fast-medium bowler Broad took three for 39 in 14 taincy was top-notch.” Bayliss, however, added he was Alastair Cook (Essex, capt), Adam Lyth (Yorkshire), first Test as Australia collapsed either side of lunch on overs as England enjoyed an emphatic win in their first expecting Australia to bounce back strongly at Lord’s. Gary Ballance (Yorkshire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Joe the fourth day at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens on Saturday. match under new Australian coach Trevor Bayliss. “The boys are very much aware that, when you beat Root (Yorkshire), Ben Stokes (Durham), Jos Buttler England’s successful XI will be joined again by Joe Root, named man-of-the-match for his first Australia, then the next match is going to be even (Lancashire, wkt), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Stuart Steven Finn and Adil Rashid as extra bowling options innings 134 after coming in with England struggling at tougher,” the former Sri Lanka and New South Wales Broad (Nottinghamshire), Mark Wood (Durham), James for the second match of five. Australia, well-placed at 97 43 for three, had the last word in the game by catching coach said. “They’ll come back hard-we know that-and Anderson (Lancashire), Steven Finn (Middlesex), Adil for one in Cardiff on Saturday, slumped to 106 for five as Josh Hazlewood in the deep off spinner Moeen Ali. there’s still a long way to go in this series. “To win it, we’ll Rashid (Yorkshire). — AFP India defeat Zimbabwe

HARARE: Half-centuries from opening batsmen Ajinkya Rahane and Murali Vijay and four wick- ets from Bhuvneshwar Kumar saw India beat Zimbabwe by 62 runs in the second one-day international and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series yesterday. Rahane and Vijay put on 112 for the first wicket after India were sent in to bat, and although the tourists could not fully capitalise on that platform, they were still able to post 271 SCOREBOARD

HARARE: Final scoreboard in the second one- day international between Zimbabwe and India in Harare yesterday:

India A. Rahane c Sikandar Raza b Chibhabha 63 M. Vijay c sub (Waller) b Madziva 72 A. Rayudu c sub (Waller) b Sikandar Raza 41 M. Tiwary c Vitori b Tiripano 22 R. Uthappa b Madziva 13 S. Binny c Sikandar Raza b Vitori 25 K. Jadhav c Mutumbami b Madziva 16 Harbhajan Singh not out 5 A. Patel c Sikandar Raza b Madziva 1 B. Kumar not out 0 Extras (13w) 13 Total (8 wkts, 50 overs) 271 Fall of wickets: 1-112 (Rahane), 2-159 (Vijay), 3- 203 (Rayudu), 4-205 (Tiwary), 5-233 (Uthappa), 6- 264 (Binny), 7-266 (Jadhav), 8-269 (Patel). Did not bat: D. Kulkarni. Bowling: Vitori 8-0-47-1, Tiripano 9-0-42-1, Madziva 10-0-49-4, Williams 5-0-23-0, Cremer 5- 0-32-0, Chibhabha 5-0-27-1, Masakadza 4-0-26-0, Sikandar Raza 4-0-25-1.

Zimbabwe V. Sibanda c Vijay b Kulkarni 2 C. Chibhabha run out 72 H. Masakadza c Uthappa b Kumar 5 E. Chigumbura c Rahane b Kumar 9 S. Williams b Patel 20 Sikandar Raza c Uthappa b Harbhajan Singh 18 R. Mutumbami c Patel b Binny 32 G. Cremer c Rahane b Kumar 27 N. Madziva run out 0 DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Soumya Sarkar plays a shot during the second one-day inter- D. Tiripano c Patel b Kumar 6 B. Vitori not out 8 national cricket match against South Africa. — AP Extras (4b, 4lb, 2w) 10 HARARE: Indian batsman Murali Vijay avoids the ball in the second one-day international Total (all out, 49 overs) 209 cricket match against Zimbabwe. — AP Bangladesh level series Fall of wickets: 1-24 (Sibanda), 2-31 (Masakadza), tually bowled out for 209, with Kumar finishing final 10 overs well set on 194 for two, but then 3-43 (Chigumbura), 4-95 (Williams), 5-130 with figures of 4 for 33. lost Friday’s centurion Ambati Rayudu for 41 DHAKA: Soumya Sarkar and finished with a career best 3-26 while (Chibhabha), 6-132 (Sikandar Raza), 7-184 After collapsing to 87 for five in Friday’s first and Manoj Tiwary for 22. Mahmudullah struck half-centuries after left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman (Mutumbami), 8-186 (Madziva), 9-195 (Cremer), ODI, which they still won by four runs, India Seamer Neville Madziva ensured that Bangladesh dismissed South Africa grabbed 3-38 as South Africa were 10-209 (Tiripano). took a circumspect approach yesterday as Zimbabwe finished strongly as he picked up Bowling: Kumar 10-3-33-4, Kulkarni 9-1-39-1, cheaply, crushing the Proteas by seven bowled out with their lowest score Rahane and Vijay batted out the opening 26 three wickets at the death to close with career- Harbhajan Singh 10-0-29-1, Binny 7-0-42-1, Patel overs. best figures of 4 for 49 in 10 overs. wickets in the second one-day interna- against Bangladesh on a slow pitch at 10-1-40-1, Vijay 3-0-18-0. tional to tie the three-match series in the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. “I was not playing at my best, but according With Kumar taking 2 for 19 in his initial six- Result: India won by 62 runs. to the conditions we decided not to give early over spell, Zimbabwe fell to 43 for three in reply Dhaka yesterday. Mustafizur drew the first blood in the wickets because then the team is under more and rarely threatened from that point. When Soumya hit a stroke-filled unbeaten fifth over when he forced a leading edge pressure,” Vijay said. Chibhabha was run out in a mix-up with 88 while Mahmudullah made 50 as from opener Quinton de Kock as Sabbir for eight. In reply, Zimbabwe were pegged back “We thought 260 or 270 was a good score on Sikandar Raza Butt the game was effectively up, Bangladesh raced to 167-3 with more Rahman took a simple catch at backward by Kumar’s brilliant first spell, which brought this wicket because it was getting slower and and although Richmond Mutumbami and than 22 overs in hand, keeping point. the wickets of Hamilton Masakadza and the in- lower.” While Rahane’s 63 was his 10th fifty in Graeme Cremer put on 52 for the seventh wick- Bangladesh in the series after Friday’s Rubel Hossain, who returned to the form Elton Chigumbura. ODIs, Vijay had never before crossed 33 and so et, Kumar returned to finish the job off. The third first game loss. Earlier the home team starting lineup for leg-spinner Jubair Chamu Chibhabha made 72, but the hosts his 72 was a landmark for the Test regular. ODI takes place on Tuesday, and will also be made swift work of the visitors, bowling Hossain, made an instant impact by faded after he was run out and they were even- Despite their dismissals, India went into the played at Harare Sports Club. —AFP with heart for 162 runs in 46 overs, effec- knocking the stumps off Hashim Amla tively making the contest a one-sided (22). South Africa began to feel the pres- affair. sure when Nasir bowled Rilee Rossouw When Pamplona bull runners get hooked Kagiso Rabada, who had set a new off his first ball, and Mahmudullah sent one-day debut bowling record in the David Miller home by forcing him to give PAMPLONA: Last year a 600 kilogramme (1,300 life’s blessings. “I risk my life to reflect on it,” said prepare throughout the year by observing bulls previous match, raised hopes when he a simple catch to Mashrafe Mortaza at pound) bull jammed a horn as thick as a man’s Lecuona, decked out in traditional white clothing at ranches to get a sense of their instincts, jog- bowled out Tamim Iqbal (five) and Litton short mid wicket to leave the visitors arm through Bill Hillmann’s thigh twice, narrowly with a red neckerchief as he gathered with other ging on pavement and doing contact sports. Das (17). wobbling at 74-4. missing his femoral artery. revellers in a packed square outside of Peter Milligan, a 44-year-old lawyer from New But Soumya and Mahmudullah stood Faf Du Plessis, who looked solid hold- It was his first goring in 10 years of running Pamplona’s Baroque town hall after running with Jersey who has taken part in San Fermin each with the bulls at Spain’s famous San Fermin festi- the bulls on Wednesday. year since 2004 with his younger brother Aryeh, firm for a 135-run third wicket stand as ing one end, holed out a catch at long- val, but not the first time he got injured. “What I gain from the bull runs are not images said playing basketball was the best way to pre- on to Soumya Sarkar off Nasir. His the Tigers carried the game safely in A bull trampled the 33-year-old Chicago and videos to put on social networking sites. It is pare for “the other runners bumping into you front of packed stadium. departure after the top score of 41 from native two years ago, kicking him in the head the realisation that what is most important is and shoving”. He broke his ankle during a run in Soumya, who faced 79 balls and hit 13 64 balls firmly swung the game in and giving him concussion, while in 2006 his hugging my wife, my sons, being with them, of 2013, a year after a bull gored Aryeh, 41, in his fours and a six, swept Imran Tahir over favour of the hosts. Mustafizur deceived knee became infected after he bruised it in a fall. valuing how wonderful it is to be alive. “It makes calf. But they were back again this year and the mid wicket fence to complete the JP Duminy with an off cutter, forcing The injuries did not discourage him from you learn to value each day,” he added. Milligan said he plans to take part in San Fermin emphatic victory-only Bangladesh’s sec- him to give a catch at short cover to returning this year to the week-long festival, Fifteen people have been killed in the bull “as long as I can walk”. “I find it to be one of the ond against South Africa in 16 ODIs. Sabbir for 13 before Rubel trapped Chris which began in the northern city of Pamplona on runs since modern-day records started in 1911, most joyous things that I do. I just love running The win, which followed Bangladesh’s Morris leg-before for 12. Farhaan Monday, to defy death yet again by running most recently in 2009 when a 27-year-old as fast as I can, then that sense of relief when it is steady progress in one-day rankings, also Behardien, who survived a leg-before ahead of a thundering pack of fighting bulls. Spaniard was gored. Veteran runners say they over,” he said. — AFP cemented their place in the eight-team decision after it was overturned by the “I have never had a more peaceful and beauti- ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be TV umpire, held Bangladesh off to score ful experience with an animal in my life than the held in England in 2017. 36 before he became the last man to be times when I have been able to lead a bull up the Only the hosts and seven other top- dismissed. The third and final match of street. It is absolute peace,” said Hillmann, a jour- ranked ODI teams are eligible to qualify the series will be held in Chittagong on nalist, author and former boxer who has written a for the tournament. Earlier, Nasir Hossain July 15. — AFP book about his experiences at San Fermin. For most daredevils, risking your life once at the festival is enough. But a small group of veter- an runners like Hillman return year after year, SCOREBOARD despite having suffered serious injuries. “Someone who starts running regularly gets DHAKA: Scoreboard of the second one- Bowling: Mustafizur 10-1-38-3 Mortaza 5- this poison in them which leads them to say: ‘I’m day international between Bangladesh 0-17-1 (w1), Shakib 10-0-30-0, Rubel 9-2- going to keep running, I like it’,” said Koldo Larrea, and South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla 34-2, Nasir 8-0-26-3, Mahmudullah 4-0- a Pamplona journalist who has written several National Stadium in Dhaka yesterday: 13-1 (w2) books about the bull-running festival. Bangladesh: Each morning of the fiesta, six half-tonne South Africa: Tamim Iqbal b Rabada 5 fighting bulls are freed from a corral at 8:00am to H. Amla b Rubel 22 Soumya Sarkar not out 88 rumble after hundreds of runners down a wind- Q. de Kock c Sabbir b Mustafizur 2 Litton Das b Rabada 17 ing, 846.6-metre (925-yard) course through cob- F. du Plessis c Sarkar b Nasir 41 Mahmudullah c Amla b Abbott 50 bled streets to a bull ring where the animals are R. Rossouw b Nasir 4 Shakib Al Hasan not out 0 killed in an afternoon bullfight. D. Miller c Mortaza b Mahmudullah 9 Extras (w5, nb2) 7 Last year just over 17,000 people took part in J. Duminy c Sabbir b Mustafizur 13 Total (for three wickets; 27.4 overs) 167 the festival’s eight daily bull runs, two-thirds of F. Behardien c Nasir b Mortaza 36 Did not bat: Mushfiqur Rahim, Sabbir them for the first time, according to Pamplona C. Morris lbw b Rubel 12 Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Mashrafe city hall. “First you run out of tradition, then it K. Rabada b Mustafizur 10 Mortaza, Rubel Hossain and Mustafizur becomes a hobby and finally it becomes an K. Abbott lbw b Nasir 5 Rahim addiction and all you think about is running,” said I. Tahir not out 1 Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Tamim), 2-24 (Das), 3- Juan Pedro Lecuona, a 42-year-old Pamplona Extras (lb 4, w3) 7 159 (Mahmudullah) native who has taken part in over 200 San Fermin Total (all out; 46 overs) 162 Bowling: Abbott 5-0-22-1, Rabada 7-0-45- bull runs since he first started running in 1989. Fall of wickets: 1-16 (de Kock), 2-45 2 (nb1, w5), Morris 3-0-29-0 (nb1), Imran Lecuona, a married father of four, has suffered (Amla), 3-59 (Rossouw), 4-74 (Miller), 5-93 8.4-1-40-0, Duminy 2-0-20-0, Behardien broken ribs, bruises and stitches. His most serious (du Plessis), 6-100 (Duminy), 7-116 2-0-11-0 injury happened in 2010 when a 650-kilo- (Morris). 8-138 (Rabada), 9-160 (Abbott), Result: Bangladesh won by seven gramme bull gored him in his leg, leaving him 10-162 (Behardien) wickets. bedridden for two months. He said taking part in SPAIN: Conde de la Maza fighting bulls run after revelers during the running of the bulls at the bull runs makes him more appreciative of his San Fermin festival in Pamplona. — AP MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 SPORTS River fret over lack of goals ahead of Guarani showdown

MEXICO: River Plate, with one goal in three left-foot free kick from outside the box on the domestic matches in the last nine days, right into the top far corner. resume their quest for a third Libertadores “I like it that anyone can score (though) Cup at home to Paraguay’s Guarani in tomor- better if it’s the forwards, for their confidence, row’s semi-final, first leg. but I’m worried we’re not creating so many The teams have had a long time to pre- chances,” he said. Former Argentina striker pare for the clash having won their quarter- Javier Saviola, back at the club after 14 years final ties at the end of May before a break for in Europe, played the full 90 minutes looking the Copa America. for match fitness. “Good for Saviola, he held The other semi-final pits twice champions on for the whole match, he hadn’t played for Internacional against Mexico’s UANL Tigres 90 minutes in a long time plus the emotional with the Brazilian side hosting the first leg in charge of what it meant to return to the River Porto Alegre on Wednesday (0100 Thursday). ground,” Gallardo said. River have lost a Copa Argentina match 2- “He’ll get more rhythm as he plays and 0 to Rosario Central and drawn two league builds an understanding with team mates.” games since July 3 with defender Ramiro Gallardo has plenty of respect for his Funes Mori’s brilliant free kick earning a 1-1 Paraguayan opponents after their unexpect- TORONTO: The United States’ Madison Desch performs the floor exercise during women’s artistic gymnastics team competition in the Pan Am Games. —AP draw against Temperley at El Monumental on ed progress through the competition taking Saturday. big scalps along the way. Coach Marcelo Gallardo, who has been “Guarani defend well but also try to play,” Canada gets Pan Am resting key players, is concerned about their he said. “They have a single striker backed by lack of chances but told reporters his best a lot of midfielders. They’re not to be taken eleven would be up for the tie that mattered lightly, they eliminated Corinthians and most in South America’s top club competi- Racing, two candidates.” River beat Brazil Games off to golden start tion. “The big objective is the Cup... We always Cruzeiro 3-1 on aggregate in the quarter- want to win but at times it’s difficult to not finals with an impressive 3-0 away victory in think about what’s ahead, even the crowd the second leg in Belo Horizonte while TORONTO: Canada got the Pan American Espinosa won the gold medal in their respective Espinosa, a two-times Olympic medallist, had their heads in Tuesday’s match,” Gallardo Guarani knocked out Argentina’s Racing Club Games off to a golden start topping the medal events at the Pan American Games on Saturday sealed her win in the women’s 10m platform said. He had a huge grin on his face after 1-0 after holding them 0-0 in the second leg table after claiming four gold on Saturday and to earn automatic qualifying spots for the 2016 with a back 2-1/2 somersault 1-1/2 twist on her Funes Mori scored a rare goal by steering a in Buenos Aires. — Reuters Toronto plenty of reason to come out and join Rio Olympics. final dive to score a total 383.20 points. the Pan Am party. Pacheco, who competed at the 2004 and Canadians Roseline Filion (377.60) and Talk of sluggish ticket sales disappeared 2008 Summer Olympics, capped a polished Meaghan Benfeito (357.45) won the women’s sil- under a brilliant Canadian summer sun as large series of dives with his most difficult, a forward ver and bronze medal, respectively. The two enthusiastic crowds turned out at many venues 4-1/2 somersault tuck, to score a total 483.35 events are among a handful of disciplines in 10 to cheer on their home country. points in the men’s 3m springboard. The silver sports at the July 10-26 Pan Am Games that offer But attendance problems appear far from medal went to Mexico’s Jahir Ocampo (442.15) athletes a chance to secure a spot in the Rio over as large swathes of empty seats could still while Canada’s Philippe Gagne (421.20) took Olympics, which are scheduled for Aug. 5-21 be seen some events particularly at soccer and bronze. next year. — Reuters rugby. Canadian synchronized swimmers Jacqueline Simoneau and Karine Thomas, Chilean triathlete Barbara Riveros and Mexican War on drug cheats can divers Rommel Pacheco and Paola Espinosa earned direct qualifying spots into next year’s Rio Olympics as a bonus for winning gold in be won, says WADA chief their events. Riding a wave of hometown support, TORONTO: Athletes will one day come to place a comprehensive drug-testing pro- Canada’s women kayakers won the first gold of multi-sport events like the Pan American gram that reflects the largest multi-sport the Games as Michelle Russell, Emilie Fournel, KC Games knowing they are competing on a event ever staged in Canada with 7,000 ath- Fraser and Hannah Vaughan powered home level playing free of drug cheats, says Craig letes from 41 countries. ahead of Cuba in the K-4 500 metres. “The crowd Reedie, head of the World Anti-Doping The TO2015 Anti-Doping Program is pro- was cheering so loud I can’t even explain it. In Agency (WADA). viding doping control services before and words, I can’t even explain it,” said Fraser. “When For some, ridding the world of perform- during the Games on behalf of the Pan we got to the last 200 metres of our race you just ance-enhancing drugs is a losing battle, but American Sports Organization (PASO). It will hear the crowd screaming so loud and it just for Reedie, a British Olympic official who conduct 1,500 urine tests and over 400 gives you that drive.” took over as WADA chief 18 months ago, blood tests. LEXINGTON; In this Sunday, April 12, 2015, file photo, jockey Rajiv Maragh rides Miss Canada’s golden success continued in the Ella to victory in the Beaumont Stakes horse race at Keeneland Race Course. Maragh there would be no reason to get up in the Testing procedures will follow the revised synchronized swimming pool with Simoneau morning and go to work if he believed the WADA Code which Reedie says is a polished remains hospitalized with four fractured vertebrae, a broken left rib and punctured and Thomas winning the duet competition and lung after a spill during a race at Belmont Park on Friday, July 10, 2015. — AP war cannot be won. document that is about as good as it is going then were back in the water a few hours later to “I’m a glass half full man, I want to believe get. WADA’s first president, outspoken help Canada to the team title. Troy Nyhaug then it is possible to have clean sport,” Reedie told Canadian Dick Pound, shot from the hip, put- Schweinsteiger to end won the men’s BMX while the hosts also picked Reuters during a stop at the Pan American ting the anti-doping issue on the front up silver in judo and another silver and two Games in Toronto. “I am prepared to happily pages. He was followed by Australian politi- bronze from the diving pool to bring their medal concede that in a world of many billion peo- cian John Fahey, who employed a more his 17-year Bayern affair total to eight, one ahead of the United States, ple there is never going to be total eradica- diplomatic approach, bringing greater gov- Mexico and Colombia, who all finished the day tion. “But I think there is a very reasonable ernment and law enforcement involvement on seven medals. chance that at an organised sport level we to the fight. BERLIN: The news Bastian Schweinsteiger basis. They dubbed him a ‘dirty Schwein’ Americans Felicia Stancil took top spot in the is poised to join Manchester United on a when he scored a second-half equaliser can get to a situation where those people Reedie sees his mandate as one that is women’s BMX, Eva Fabiam in the women’s open who cheat are an ever diminishing part of clearly defined, getting WADA’s various con- three-year contract means Germany’s cap- in a Champions League quarter-final at water swim while the men won the artistic gym- tain will end his 17-year love-affair with FC Old Trafford in April 2014 before being the sport family. stituencies to make better use of the tools nastics team event. “I wouldn’t be particularly comfortable they have been provided. Bayern Munich. sent off on 90 minutes for a second yel- Mexico continued its domination of the Pan waking up on Monday morning thinking we “The rules of the game have been clearly low card. It looked like Schweinsteiger would Am diving competition with Pacheco, who com- have no chance. Why bother?” established,” said Reedie. “This is the third finish his career in Munich when he bel- Bayern banned two English newspa- peted at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, taking While the corruption scandal rocking revision of the Code. We should have the lowed “long live Bayern!” into the loud- pers for the return leg in Munich, which gold in the men’s three-metre springboard and world soccer and cleaning up FIFA have rules in about an ideal state. speaker at the Allianz Arena following a the Bavarians won 3-1 as Schweinsteiger Espinosa, a two-times Olympic medallist, win- become the new sporting cause du jour, the “We’ve now got everybody compliant in league match in December 2010. sat out while serving his suspension. ning the women’s 10 metre platform. fight to remove drugs goes on out of the having a set of rules. What I want to see now Back then, he personally broke the Rummenigge went to pains to halt Colombia took two gold medals from the spotlight. At the 2011 Pan Ams in is everyone under this set of rules doing it news to Bayern’s die-hard fans that he the rumour mill peddling notions that weightlifting while Brazil, Ecuador, Cuba, Guadalajara, Mexico, three athletes failed better. “I want everybody to say; ok the rules had signed a contract extension until Schweinsteiger is quitting Bayern due to Dominican Republic and Chile also won golds doping tests just hours after the opening are now clear we need to do this better. “I 2016, which he will not now fulfil. problems with coach Pep Guardiola: “I on the first day. ceremony, offering a quick reminder that would like to see our compliance efforts After winning his eighth Bundesliga would like to refer to that in the realm of Medals in 12 events will be decided while anti-doping crusaders must remain vigilant. being respected and everybody picking up title last season and having been part of fairytales,” he said drily. automatic qualifying spots for the Rio Olympics Four years later in Toronto that memory is the pace and doing it better. “That’s where I the 2013 treble-winning side which won But in his two seasons under on offer in triathlon, shooting and equestrian. not forgotten. Pan Am officials have put in think I am.” — Reuters the Champions League, Bundesliga and Guardiola, Schweinsteiger never looked Mexican divers Rommel Pacheco and Paola German Cup, there are simply no new as comfortable as he did in the 2013 sea- horizons to conquer with Bayern for the son under Jupp Heynckes when he star their fans dubbed ‘Fussball Gott’- forged a solid defensive midfield part- Wolves devour Wildcats football god. nership alongside Javi Martinez. The 30-year-old midfielder will cost Under Guardiola, Schweinsteiger was United around 20 million euros pushed forward, out of his holding role LEEDS: Jacob Miller racked up a four-try haul of Leeds Rhinos at the Super League summit. Just 24 hours earlier, third-placed Wigan ($22.31m), but such is his esteem in and into the central midfield with Philipp for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats but it was all in Quinlan, signed on a short-term deal from Warriors also closed the gap to Leeds by sink- Munich that Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Lahm moving up from left-back to plug vain as they were thrashed 40-20 by play-off Parramatta Eels at the start of this month, ing the Rhinos 26-24 on home soil - following Rummenigge has already promised the hole in front of the defence. chasing Warrington Wolves. became the seventh man to line up at full- more late drama. Former North Queensland Schweinsteiger a testimonial game when At United, the Germany star will The former Wests Tigers man, who joined back for Kieron Cunningham’s side this sea- Cowboys full-back Matty Bowen was among his career is over. Should he pass the resume working under Louis van Gaal, the struggling Wildcats from Hull FC this sea- son. The 22-year-old didn’t take long to four Wigan try-scorers as the two sides went medical to sign for United as expected, who is a big fan of Schweinsteiger since son, scored 18 of their 20 points yesterday. impress, running in a first-half hat-trick to into the closing stages level at 24-24. he will reportedly receive £140,000 the Dutchman steered Bayern to the However, a rampant Warrington side send the Saints into the break ahead and And the stage was set for Matty Smith, who (EUR195,000, $217,000) per week in 2010 Champions League final in his two- ensured their hosts were never in the contest, heading towards two points. had converted all four for the Warriors, to Manchester, £7.2m (EUR10m, $11.2m) year reign as coach from 2009-11. flying out of the blocks and eventually scoring However, they didn’t have it all their own send over the decisive penalty late on and per season, which matches the 10 million A keen basketball fan, Schweinsteiger seven tries to close the gap to Castleford in way and the hosts needed a last-gasp drop clinch a vital two points in the run-up to the euros he was receiving in Munich. will bring a certain amount of glamour to fifth. The Tigers were also in action yesterday goal from Luke Walsh to seal a 35-34 victory. play-offs. — AFP Schweinsteiger will be the first Old Trafford. He has been known to and slipped up at the hands of Hull FC, miss- German to play for United. As hang-out with sprint star Usain Bolt ing the chance to leapfrog Huddersfield Rummenigge said on Saturday when when the Jamaican is in Munich visiting Giants into the top four. confirming the news no Bayern fan want- famous German doctor Hans-Wilhelm Daryl Powell’s side had opened up a 14-6 ed to hear, Schweinsteiger has grown up Mueller-Wohlfahrt. lead at the break after a pair of tries from for- with the Munich club. “In terms of per- His seven-year relationship with mer Melbourne Storm youngster Denny sonality, you can’t replace ‘Basti’ like for Munich model Sarah Brandner ended Solomona. like,” admitted Bayern’s director of sport after the World Cup only for Germany’s Luke Dorn had also crossed over to put Matthias Sammer. new captain to start dating Serbian ten- Castleford on the front foot but their hosts Having acquired a wealth of experi- nis pro Ana Ivanovic, which the couple came flying back into the contest after the ence in his 536 appearances for Bayern, confirmed in February. While he’s com- break and a Tom Lineham double secured a United will sign a finished article, but fortable in the limelight, Schweinsteiger 21-18 victory. Schweinsteiger’s personality-and more took legal action to have the name Salford Red Devils produced one of their importantly his leadership-was some- ‘Schweini’ removed when a sausage best performances of the season, blowing thing which was questioned in the past. manufacturer tried to use the footballer’s away the cobwebs after a slow start against In 2011, former Bayern and Germany name to sell his product before the 2006 Hull KR to romp to victory. captain Oliver Kahn said Schweinsteiger World Cup. Born in 1984 in Kolbermoor, Tyrone McCarthy grabbed an early try for lacked the ‘real leadership skills’ Germany the same town as German football leg- Hull KR before former Gold Coast Titans flyer needed to win titles. end Paul Breitner in the foothills of the Albert Kelly grabbed a double before the ‘Schweini’ did his talking on the pitch Bavarian Alps, Schweinsteiger opted for break, Josh Mantellato converting all three. by steering Bayern to the 2013 treble football over a career as a downhill skier. However, Rovers were brushed aside in the before ending the debate for good with After playing for local club TSV second half, emerging with a 14-point lead a magnificent display of true-grit leader- Rosenheim as a boy, he joined Bayern as and eventually slumping to a 31-18 defeat, ship in Germany’s World Cup victory in a teenager in 1998, made his senior in Salford racking up a total of six tries. last year’s hard-fought final against 2002 and he pulled on Germany’s Elsewhere, Catalan Dragons lost some Argentina. He heads to England with the famous white shirt in June 2002. ground in the play-off race as they slipped to blessing of Germany coach Joachim He played in all three group games as defeat at Widnes Vikings. Former NZ Warriors Loew and a promise his exit from the Germany failed to reach the knock-out man Patrick Ah Van crossed over twice for the Bundesliga will not harm his prospects of stages of Euro 2004 before his 20th birth- hosts, while Paddy Flynn also dotted down captaining Germany at next June’s Euro day, but barring injury, Schweinsteiger twice to complete a 29-22 triumph for the 2016 in France. will lead his country at his fourth home side. Not only his English, but also his European Championships in France next Adam Quinlan enjoyed a perfect debut on media skills will be sharpened by dealing summer after 111 international appear- Friday as St Helens edged a thrilling clash with with the British tabloids on a regular ances. — AFP Huddersfield Giants to move within one point Denny Solomona China growth slows to 6.9% in second quarter Page 23

Low-paid British workers Business brace for more austerity MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 Page 24 Indonesia eyes return to OPEC as Euro zone leaders warn Greece must do more oil crisis looms Page 22 Page 23

MAKKAH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz (second right) launches five projects within the third Saudi expansion of the Grand Mosque, including the expansion building, squares, tunnels, services building and the first ring road. The Grand Mosque accommodates more than 1,600,000 worshipers with 78 gates on the ground floor surrounding the expansion building. —AFP Boubyan Bank announces KD16m H1 profits Majed: Good profits continuation of accomplishments, manifestation of abilities

KUWAIT: Boubyan Bank’s profits witnessed an KD 279 million for the comparative period of year when Boubyan Bank was awarded “the increase in the first half of the current year, the past year, while the financing portfolio Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait” award by Global amounting to KD 16 million compared with increased to KD 2 billion, growing by 21 per- Finance, which was a great award to add to the Iran trade with GCC to KD 12.6 million in the first half of 2014, cent, in addition to the continuous rise in the bank’s achievements. increasing by 28 percent, while the earning Bank’s customer base.”, Al-Majed stated. Al- “The bank managed to establish itself as per share amount to 7.78 fils compared with Majed also stated that the market share, in one of the best institutions in the Kuwaiti pri- grow but oil spat looms 6.1 fils for the first half of the past year. financing portfolio, increased generally from 2 vate sector in the field of customer service evi- Vice-Chairman & CEO of Boubyan Bank, percent in 2009 to approximately 6.26 percent denced by its recent accomplishments where- KUWAIT: Iran should boost trade with its Gulf Arab and others will not be keen to reduce their shares of Adel Abdul-Wahab Al-Majed said: “The currently, while Boubyan Bank’s share of the by the bank has received three awards from neighbours if a deal on its nuclear program sees production. OPEC has already seen tensions high, achievements of the bank in the first half of consumer finance specifically increased from Service Hero, the international consumer-dri- sanctions and an oil embargo lifted, but higher with poorer members such as Algeria, Angola, 2015 is but a continuation of the bank’s suc- 1 percent to approximately 9.02 percent cur- ven customer satisfaction index. The most Iranian crude production could worsen tensions Venezuela and Libya pushing for overall output to cess story which started in 2010 where rently. Also, 9.4 percent of Kuwaiti adults prominent of these awards was the 1stPlace in within OPEC, analysts say. As of Saturday, the be reduced so prices can rise and they can boost Boubyan Bank managed to establish itself as a maintain accounts with the bank. Customer Service atop all companies in prospects of such a deal were still very much in revenues. competitive player in one of the most signifi- Kuwait”, Majed added. He further stated: “This question, with no sign of an end to a nail-biting “The real problem starts when OPEC members cant markets in the region and succeeded in 32 Branches and Special Products kind of awards reiterate our bank’s superb deadlock after 15 straight days of negotiations in begin to fight for quotas amid oversupply and mar- increasing its market share at all levels”. Majed Majed went on to state that the first half of competitive abilities, and its ability to provide Vienna between Iran and major world powers. ket share disputes,” Saadun said. “If Iran, Venezuela, stated that the remarkable profits of the first its customers with the highest levels of services Iran’s oil exports plummeted as a result of the Algeria and Libya - all of which need to pump more half were considered a new starting point and the best products customers may seek, embargo imposed by the United States and - enter into a dispute with the Gulf producers, then it towards the implementation of the 2020 whether they are existing customers or poten- European Union, dropping from about 2.2 million could be the end for OPEC,” he said. However, when strategy of the bank. He added: “We are opti- tial customerstargeted in the Kuwaiti market.” barrels per day (bpd) in mid-2012 to about 1.2 mil- it comes to trade with the six countries of the Gulf mistic that the future is still pregnant with “Customer service has always been our lion bpd now. Fellow OPEC members Saudi Arabia, Cooperation Council (GCC), Iran’s new economic many opportunities for Islamic banks and recipe for success, as we have always taken into Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates boosted pro- freedom is expected to lead to a boost. Islamic financial institutions, whether in account that all our customers are special and duction to make up for that, keeping supply levels More than 80 percent of Iran’s trade with the bloc Kuwait or the region, in light of all the indica- that they deserve the best because meeting stable. Iranian officials have said Tehran is looking to is with the United Arab Emirates, and Tehran is the tors which confirm the increased demand for their aspirations and ambitions should be up return to pre-embargo levels, though experts say UAE’s fourth-largest trading partner. Most of that Islamic financial and banking services and to the level of their expectations when they production increases will take time. trade originates from Dubai, home to a 400,000- products, which are now witnessing a great chose us. In other words, by choosing us, cus- “All additional Iranian production will go to strong Iranian community that runs a large business demand. tomers should be rewarded with special care export but this will not aggravate the surplus on the network. UAE Economy Minister Sultan Al-Mansouri The new 2020 strategy revolve around and attention.”, Majed added. market because the increase will be gradual,” said said in June that trade exchange with Iran rose to continuing the focus on and the growth in the Jassem Al-Saadoun, head of Kuwait’s Al-Shall $17 billion last year but remains lower than a record Kuwaiti market, while keeping the door open A Young Bank, Caring for the Young Economic Consultants. “I think it may take Iran a few $23 billion in 2011 before sanctions began to bite. to seizing any opportunity, if any, to expand Adel Abdul-Wahab Al-Majed Majed stressed again and again that the years before reaching the target of an additional The vice president of the Iranian Business abroad. There are no specifically targeted bank had reinforced its image as a young bank one million barrels.” Saudi Jadwa Investments said in Council in Dubai, Hossein Haghighi, said he expect- markets per se at the meantime, however, we the current year witnessed a geographical keeping up with the international and regional a recent report that Iran would add just 150,000 bpd ed a surge in trade after the lifting of sanctions. are looking at the GCC markets, Egypt and expansion for the bank in addition to offering developments via its young Kuwaiti manage- by the fourth quarter of this year. “We do not see Within the first year, total trade between the UAE Turkey as the most suitable markets for the more outstanding services and products, some ment. Furthermore, he stated that Boubyan this (lifting of sanctions) resulting in Iranian crude and Iran is likely “to go up by between 15 and 20 Bank’s targets.” of which were offered for the first time in the Bank succeeded, specifically over the past two flooding the market in the near-term,” Jadwa said. percent”, Haghighi told AFP. Trade ties are also likely Kuwaiti market making the name of Boubyan years, in creating many vacancies for ambitious Eventually though, Iran will be able to reach pre- to grow with Oman, which has maintained good Positive Indicators Bank a synonym for innovation and creativity Kuwaiti youths as a result of expanding the embargo levels, setting the stage for a showdown relations with the Islamic republic. But given the Majed explained that the bank’s indicators in the banking services domain where the bank’s services provided to retail customers by within OPEC. strong rivalries between other Sunni Arab Gulf showed a remarkable growth during the first bank surprises the market with innovative opening more branches and expanding the states and Shiite Iran, Saadun said it was doubtful half of the current year where the total assets products and services. services and products provided by the bank. A Fight for Quotas that economic links would grow further. increased to KD 2.9 billion, growing by 19 per- He also added that the number of the Majed also referred to the increase in the Some OPEC countries, especially Gulf Arab Saudi Arabia, the main Sunni power in the cent, while the operating income increased to bank’s branches reached 32 branches by the Kuwaitization rate at the bank which reached nations, have been pumping furiously in a bid to region, and Iran have backed rival sides in conflicts, KD 43.8 million, growing by 12 percent in end of the first half of 2015, and expected to 74 percent, saying that Boubyan Bank earned keep the oil price down and drive out competitors, from the civil war in Syria to the rebellion in Yemen. addition to the increase in customers’ open 4-5 branches before the end of the cur- the award for Replacement and Kuwaitization especially US shale producers. Saudi Arabia alone is “Trade ties are likely to improve with UAE but I don’t of Manpower in Kuwait. The bank received that deposits to reach KD 2.3 billion, growing by rent year, while targeting 40 branches by the producing 10.3 million bpd - about a third of the think it will happen with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as 25 percent. first half of the next year. On the other hand, award during the 13thAward Ceremony for OPEC output ceiling. Experts say that once Iran long as the political situation does not improve,” he “Furthermore, the Bank’s total equity Majed pointed to the great achievement made Distinguished Private Sector Entities in the reaches its previous production levels, Saudi Arabia said. —AFP increased to KD 301 million compared with by the bank during the 1st half of the current Field of Kuwaitization of Jobs in 2014. BUSINESS MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

‘Kindergarten’ as weary euro ministers divide over Greece

BRUSSELS: Caught between the rock of and can bring disaster,” said Gianni Pittella, throwing good taxpayers’ money after bad an ally of Italian Prime Minister Matteo in Greece and the hard place of opening a Renzi. Leader of the centre-left bloc in the dangerous crack in their common currency, European Parliament, Pittella spoke at a tempers are fraying among euro zone min- meeting in Brussels. That reflects some- isters meeting in Brussels. So heated did thing of a left-right split across Europe. arguments become after nine hours of their French President Francois Hollande’s sixth emergency council in three weeks Socialist party issued a comradely appeal to that the chairman called a surprise halt just Sigmar Gabriel, the German Social before midnight on Saturday in the hope Democrat leader who sits as deputy to con- talks which resumed yesterday could pro- servative Chancellor Angela Merkel in a ceed with clearer heads. coalition. It said: “The peoples of Europe do “It was crazy, a kindergarten,” said a not understand the increasingly hardline source familiar with the arguments in the position taken by Germany.” Eurogroup among increasingly weary Gabriel, also in Brussels, said he aimed to finance ministers. “Bad emotions have com- keep Greece in the euro and stressed that pletely taken over.” Unlike many of a dozen France and Germany, traditionally the twin previous meetings they have had since motors of European integration, would Greeks despairing of creditor-imposed aus- work together. Schaeuble is far from alone terity elected leftist Prime Minister Alexis in demanding more from Greece and a Tsipras in January, some of the sharpest draft Eurogroup statement, to be passed to exchanges were not with their Greek col- Merkel and the other leaders meeting later league but each other. on Sunday for endorsement, spells out a BRUSSELS: (From left) German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and French President Francois Hollande talk to the media as By contrast, Greek Finance Euclid long list of measures Athens must take they arrive for a meeting of the leaders of the 19 countries that use the euro yesterday. — AFP Tsakalotos, appointed last week in place of straight away. the often provocative Yanis Varoufakis, With its Eurosceptic coalition allies furi- seemed calm and expressed a willingness ously opposed to giving more cash to to take steps to convince creditors Athens Greece, the new Finnish government is also Euro zone leaders warn could be trusted to implement budget and pressing for more. Poor, ex-communist economic reform measures to unlock tens states in the east are also finding it hard to of billions of euros. Another official close to justify to their voters why they should pitch the talks said the adjournment was prompt- in more money for Greeks who are better ed by a particularly heated exchange - on off than they are. And in a reflection of Greece must do more Greece’s ability to service its debts - annoyance among other states that between European Central Bank chief Mario imposed painful austerity in exchange for Draghi and German Finance Minister help, the Portuguese minister told Without bailout, bankrupt Athens will lose euro Wolfgang Schaeuble. Tsakalotos that the third bailout he was In response to Draghi, one participant seeking - possibly over 80 billion euros - BRUSSELS: Euro zone leaders told near-bank- tries such as Germany. withdrawals rationed and the economy on the quoted Schaeuble as saying: “I’m not stu- was bigger than the only one given to rupt Greece at an emergency summit yesterday The draft said Greece needed Ä7 billion by edge of an abyss, some Greeks in the streets of pid.” The veteran German conservative Portugal, a source familiar with the talks that it must restore trust by enacting key July 20, when it must make a crucial bond Athens vented their anger on Merkel and leads a hardline faction in the talks which said. reforms before they will open talks on a new redemption to the European Central Bank, and Schaeuble. “The only thing that I care about is warns Greece that it faces ejection from the A nation of similar size, Portugal financial rescue to keep it in the European cur- a total of €12 billion by mid-August when not being humiliated by Schaeuble and the 19-country euro zone if it does not do received a 78-billion euro bailout in 2011. rency area. Leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras another ECB payment falls due. It did not say rest of theme” said Panagiotis Trikokglou, a 44- much more to earn its third bailout in five Greece has already had €240 billion. There will be required to push legislation through par- how those needs would be met, and EU offi- year-old private sector worker. Greece has years. France, which along with the are also divisions among governments, liament from today to convince his 18 partners cials said finance ministers had been unable to already had two bailouts worth Ä240 billion European Commission and ECB is warier reflecting the stakes and difficulty of the in the monetary union to release immediate agree on emergency finance. from euro zone countries and the International than many in Germany of allowing a dilemma. “The rift in this question runs funds to avert a Greek state bankruptcy and Monetary Fund, but its economy has shrunk by “Grexit” that could undermine faith in the right through Europe,” Austrian Chancellor start negotiations on a third bailout pro- Temporary Grexit? a quarter since the crisis began, unemploy- entire currency, has worked with Greek offi- Werner Faymann said. “The German finance gramme. Several hardline countries voiced support ment has soared above 25 percent and one in cials to shape their proposals. With Italy, minister seriously wants to push Greece out Some laws will have to be passed by for a German government paper that recom- two young people is out of work. France shares concerns about Greek prom- of the euro; the German chancellor, on the Wednesday and the entire package endorsed by mended Greece take a five-year “time-out” from Athens defaulted on an IMF loan repayment ises but is concerned Germany, or at least other hand, is very anxious to find a con- parliament before talks can start, one minister the euro unless it accepted and implemented last month and faces state bankruptcy if it can- Schaeuble, is too inflexible, euro zone structive solution. And it’s like that in many said. Tsipras said on arrival in Brussels he want- swiftly much tougher conditions, notably by not make the bond redemption on July 20, sources said. countries.” ed “another honest compromise” to keep locking state assets to be privatised in an inde- which would likely force the ECB to cut emer- One said that after months of frustration And for many of those involved, what is Europe united. “We can reach an agreement pendent trust to pay down debt. But French gency funding for Greek banks. German with their former Greek counterpart, some a stake is not money but whether shared tonight if all parties want it,” he said. President Francois Hollande, Greece’s strongest sources said Schaeuble, Merkel and Social ministers were impatient with Schaeuble: aspirations for European unity are better But German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ally in the euro zone, dismissed the notion, say- Democratic Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel had “He’s switched roles with Varoufakis,” the served by applying rules strictly or bending whose country is the biggest contributor to ing it would start a dangerous unravelling of EU agreed on a division of labour to force Greece source said. A Greek official said he feared them if need be. As ministers haggled, euro zone bailouts, said the conditions were not integration. “There is no such thing as tempo- to accept tougher conditions or leave the cur- some in the room had made up their minds Martin Selmayr, the German chief-of-staff to yet right to start negotiations, sounding cau- rary Grexit, there is only a Grexit or no Grexit. rency area temporarily. However economists to force Athens out of the euro zone. EU Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker, tious in deference to mounting opposition at There is Greece in the euro zone or Greece not said the idea of a temporary exit was likely to Schaeuble’s ministry drafted a paper saying found time to tweet a link to a German TV home to more aid for Greece. “The most impor- in the euro zone. But in that case it’s Europe mean ejecting Athens from the European mon- a “time-out” for a few years was the alterna- sketch entitled “Our Precious German tant currency has been lost and that is trust,” she that retreats and no longer progresses and I etary union in the end. tive to much more sweeping reforms, Euros”. Two friends work up a frenzy repeat- told reporters. “That means that we will have don’t want that,” he said. Paul De Grauwe, a Belgian economist at the though several sources said Schaeuble did ing to each other recent media comments tough discussions and there will be no agree- Argument among finance ministers became London School of Economics, compared it to a not spell that out at the table. about lazy Greeks and thrifty Germans. The ment at any price.” so heated on Saturday evening that couple having a trial separation. “Temporary joke is on them. “Something’s at stake that European Council President Donald Tusk can- Dijsselbloem decided to adjourn at midnight Grexit is like temporary divorce. Most if not all Left-Right Divide we don’t talk about any more,” runs the celled a planned summit of all 28 EU leaders and resume talks at 11 a.m. to allow tempers to end up being permanent,” he said in a Twitter “Schaeuble’s positions are irresponsible satirist’s punch line. “Europe.” — Reuters that would have been needed in case of a Greek cool. The ministers agreed in principle to seek message. Holger Schmieding, chief economist exit from the single currency, and said euro ways to make Greece’s debt burden manage- of Berenberg Bank, was even more categorical, zone leaders would keep talking “until we con- able by extending loan maturities and other saying: “Temporary Grexit is Grexit.” clude talks on Greece”. Eurogroup finance minis- steps stopping short of a “haircut” or write- Analyst Nicolaus Heinen of Deutsche Bank ters wrapped up a meeting broken off after nine down, provided Athens first implements told Reuters that billions of euros withdrawn hours of acrimonious debate on Saturday night reforms. by Greeks before capital controls were without a firm recommendation on Greece’s At one stage in the debate on Greece’s debt imposed would crowd out any new currency in application for a three-year loan on the basis of sustainability, hardline German Finance a cash economy similar to Cuba or Lebanon, reform proposals Tsipras sent on Thursday. Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble snapped at ECB where the dollar is king. There would be politi- A Eurogroup document seen by Reuters said President Mario Draghi: “I’m not stupid,” a per- cal conflict over a date for Athens’ return to the Greece must pass laws to change its value son familiar with the exchange said. Schaeuble euro zone, and “tension between Greece and added tax and pension systems, reform bank- also clashed with the head of the euro zone the rest of Europe would be bound to grow if ruptcy rules and strengthen the independence bailout fund, Klaus Regling, on whether Greece Greece was sent to stand outside the class- of its statistics office before bailout talks can could afford to service its debt or not, another room like a naughty schoolboy,” he said. even begin. source said. Merkel requires the assent of the German Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem parliament to agree to the opening of loan said that while ministers had made good Greeks See Humiliation negotiations. Diplomats expected her to progress, a couple of big issues were left for the Greece’s new finance minister, Euclid commit to calling a special session of the leaders to resolve. “The Eurogroup ... came to Tsakalotos, was silent in public but the reaction Bundestag to give her that mandate if Greece the conclusion that there is not yet the basis to among some lawmakers in Tsipras’ radical leftist enacts prior reforms this week. The United start the negotiations on a new program,” the Syriza party, still smarting from having to swal- States has added its voice to calls for a deal document sent to national leaders said. “Only low austerity measures they had opposed, was this weekend, concerned at the geopolitical subsequent to legal implementation of the furious. “What is at play here is an attempt to consequences if Greece were to be cut loose above mentioned measures can negotiations humiliate Greece and Greeks, or to overthrow and become a failed state in the fragile on the memorandum of understanding com- the Tsipras government,” Dimitrios southern Balkans, adjoining the Middle East. BRUSSELS: Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos speaks with Managing mence, subject to national procedures having Papadimoulis, a Syriza member of the European “No one wants to see a North Korea in south- Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde during a been completed,” it said, in a reference to Parliament, told Mega TV. eastern Europe,” a European Commission offi- meeting of the Eurogroup finance ministers yesterday. — AFP authorisation by national parliaments in coun- With banks shuttered for two weeks, cash cial said.— Reuters

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GOLD Saudi Riyals 81.605 US Dollars Mint 0.299450 0.303450 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. 20 gram 235.920 Jordanian Dinar 427.375 10 gram 120.660 Egyptian Pound 38.623 Asia ASIAN COUNTRIES 5 gram 60.010 Bangladesh Taka 0.003551 0.004151 Japanese Yen 2.469 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.269 Indian Rupees 4.779 Chinese Yuan 0.047424 0.0509240 Indian Rupees 4.771 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Pakistani Rupees 2.979 Pakistani Rupees 2.978 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037000 0.039750 Srilankan Rupees 2.267 Bangladesh Taka 3.890 Indian Rupee 0.004681 0.005071 Nepali Rupees 2.983 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Philippines Pesso 6.703 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000019 0.000025 Singapore Dollar 225.650 Australian Dollar 207.36 Cyprus pound 577.685 Japanese Yen 0.002414 0.002594 Hongkong Dollar 39.098 Canadian Dollar 244.46 Japanese Yen 3.465 Kenyan Shilling 0.003149 0.003149 Bangladesh Taka 3.895 Swiss Franc 326.18 Syrian Pound 2.605 Korean Won 0.000259 0.000274 Philippine Peso 6.720 Euro 338.38 Nepalese Rupees 3.985 Malaysian Ringgit 0.076412 0.082412 Thai Baht 8.947 US Dollar 303.50 Malaysian Ringgit 80.765 Nepalese Rupee 0.003039 0.003209 Sterling Pound 475.10 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 49.180 Pakistan Rupee 0.002801 0.003081 GCC COUNTRIES Japanese Yen 2.51 Thai Bhat 9.910 Philippine Peso 0.006648 0.006928 Saudi Riyal 80.086 Bangladesh Taka 3.896 Turkish Lira 118.725 Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Qatari Riyal 83.290 Indian Rupee 4.778 Singapore Dollar 0.221478 0.227478 Omani Riyal 787.550 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.265 Bahrain Exchange Company South African Rand 0.018446 0.026946 Bahraini Dinar 805.230 Nepali Rupee 2.986 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001826 0.002406 Pakistani Rupee 2.980 CURRENCY BUY SELL UAE Dirham 82.552 Taiwan 0.009685 0.009865 UAE Dirhams 82.51 Europe Thai Baht 0.008671 0.0009221 ARAB COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 805.57 Belgian Franc 0.007906 0.008906 Egyptian Pound 39.66 British Pound 0.463489 0.472489 Egyptian Pound - Cash 42.200 Arab Jordanian Dinar 431.16 Czech Korune 0.004520 0.016520 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 38.945 Bahraini Dinar 0.797383 0.805383 Omani Riyal 787.12 Danish Krone 0.041446 0.046446 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.415 Egyptian Pound 0.039677 0.042507 Qatari Riyal 83.58 Euro 0.332604 0.340604 Tunisian Dinar 156.210 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Saudi Riyal 80.85 Norwegian Krone 0.033728 0.038928 Jordanian Dinar 427.800 Iraqi Dinar 0.000189 0.000249 Romanian Leu 0.086932 0.086932 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.034 Jordanian Dinar 0.423128 0.430628 Slovakia 0.009037 0.019037 Syrian Lira 2.161 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Morocco Dirham 31.568 Swedish Krona 0.032050 0.037050 Lebanese Pound 0.000152 0.000252 Swiss Franc 0.316851 0.327051 Moroccan Dirhams 0.019826 0.043826 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.112462 0.119462 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Nigerian Naira 0.001250 0.001885 US Dollar Transfer 303.500 US Dollar 303.000 Omani Riyal 0.781131 0.786811 Euro 340.930 Australasia Canadian Dollar 241.660 Qatar Riyal 0.082529 0.083742 Sterling Pound 473.060 Australian Dollar 0.218007 0.229507 Sterling Pound 471.625 Saudi Riyal 0.080177 0.080877 Canadian dollar 241.090 Euro 339.520 New Zealand Dollar 0.197784 0.207284 Syrian Pound 0.001284 0.001504 Turkish lira 113.680 Swiss Frank 285.785 Tunisian Dinar 0.152065 0.160065 Swiss Franc 325.860 Bahrain Dinar 804.990 America Turkish Lira 0.112462 0.119462 Australian Dollar 227.890 UAE Dirhams 82.875 Canadian Dollar 0.233936 0.242436 UAE Dirhams 0.081528 0.082677 US Dollar Buying 301.850 Qatari Riyals 90.865 US Dollars 0.298950 0.303450 Yemeni Riyal 0.001370 0.001450 BUSINESS MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 China growth slows to 6.9% in second quarter

BEIJING: China’s GDP growth likely slowed fur- are gone, hurting their borrowing abilities.” this year in the United States, the world’s ther in the second quarter, an AFP survey has The stock market turmoil could also create biggest economy. But the Washington-based found, as a slowdown in investment and trade new risks in China’s financial system, which institution left its forecasts for the eurozone and weighed on the world’s second-largest econo- faces numerous other challenges such as high China intact, brushing off worries over the crisis my. The median forecast in a poll of 14 econo- corporate debt and an opaque “shadow bank- in Greece and Shanghai share volatility. “The mists indicates gross domestic product (GDP) ing” sector. But the swings in equities are largely puncture of what had clearly become a stock expanded 6.9 percent in April-June, marginally seen as having little effect on the real economy market bubble may have some limited effect on down from 7.0 percent in the first three months - a key driver of global growth - and unlikely to spending,” the IMF’s chief economist Olivier of this year. That would be the worst quarterly prove a major detriment to private spending. Blanchard said Thursday. “There is no particular result since the first three months of 2009, in the “Given that the stock market didn’t provide reason to have lost confidence” in China’s econ- depths of the global financial crisis, when any noticeable boost to spending on the way omy, he added. The IMF sees China’s GDP grow- China’s economy expanded by 6.6 percent. up, there is no reason to expect it to be a drag ing at 6.8 percent this year. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) will on the way down,” Julian Evans-Pritchard, China Economists see positive effects to come release the official GDP figures for the first quar- economist at Capital Economics, wrote in a from authorities’ efforts to put a floor on the ter of 2015 on Wednesday. China’s volatile stock report. “With only a small and relatively wealthy slowdown. The People’s Bank of China, the cen- markets have grabbed headlines this month portion of Chinese households exposed to the tral bank, has cut benchmark interest rates four after the benchmark Shanghai Composite stock market, we aren’t particularly concerned times since November and also took steps to Index fell more than 30 percent in less than four about the impact of recent big falls in equity encourage banks to make more loans. Such weeks, before reversing course in the last two prices on consumption.” measures can take time before growth reacts. trading days. Sheng Laiyun, spokesman for the NBS, said But economists are focused on more funda- Rate Cuts in comments on its website that the economy mental issues when assessing its overall health. For this year as a whole, the AFP survey pre- had “shown signs of a recovery” as the stimulus “According to the figures we have now, eco- SHENYANG, China: A man walks by sculptures during a Crayon Shin-chan exhi- dicts growth at a median 7.0 percent, more kicks in. He added that property investment, an nomic activities remained very sluggish, partic- bition in northeast China’s Liaoning province on Saturday. China’s GDP growth optimistic than a forecast of 6.8 percent in a area that has been a drag on growth, is expect- ularly fixed-asset investment, which grew 11.4 slowed further in the second quarter. — AFP similar poll in April and in line with the govern- ed to turn around on rebounding market percent in May, a multi-year low,” Liu Li-Gang, ment’s official target of “about 7.0 percent”. demand. China’s new home prices increased in Hong Kong-based ANZ economist, told AFP of as part of their plan to diversify economic Centre, a government think-tank in Beijing, also China last year recorded its slowest annual June for the second straight month, a private the second-quarter performance. “Exports were growth away from big-ticket projects to increas- citing weak investment. New restrictions on growth since 1990, expanding 7.4 percent, survey showed. In addition to rate cuts, authori- weak and imports were even more so.” ingly wealthy consumers. But too fast a deceler- local government debt and finance vehicles down from 7.7 percent in 2013. ties have taken steps to boost the property mar- ation can be harmful. “The economy is still have limited lower-level authorities’ ability to The International Monetary Fund lowered ket, easing mortgage policies such as lowering ‘Big Downward Pressure’ under quite big downward pressure,” said Li fund infrastructure projects, she said. “The its 2015 global economic growth forecast on minimum down payment levels on second Chinese authorities want investment to slow Ruoyu, an analyst at the State Information implicit guarantees of the local governments Thursday, citing a quarterly contraction early homes nationwide. — AFP

Zimbabwe retailers lose out to desperate street vendors

HARARE: The cries of street vendors have Cutting the Tax Base become the soundtrack to Zimbabwe’s collaps- The director general of the Zimbabwe ing economy as increasing numbers of the unem- Revenue Authority, Gershem Pasi, said the grow- ployed try to eke out a living, leaving shopkeep- ing number of vendors was eroding the coun- ers - and the taxman - poorer. Redundant work- try’s tax base. “We are receiving complaints from ers, school leavers and college graduates have formalised businesses that they are no longer spawned a new phenomenon of “shop-front able to do sufficient business to meet their tax stores” in major cities, where they peddle any- obligations,” he said. “Most of the vendors we thing from medicines to vegetables, pirated CDs now have are young people and I am sure most and clothes - often on the doorstep of legitimate of them would not want to be doing vending if shops selling similar items. they had an opportunity to go into formal For 39-year-old Sherry Njere, a mother of employment,” Pasi said. “We are creating a gener- three with an unemployed husband, street ation which may never know what formal vending is a matter of survival. “I am doing this employment is all about and that generation is not because it is something I decided to do in wasted investment.” life, but it is because there are no jobs,” Njere Last month, hundreds of street vendors peti- said at her self-allotted post outside a school tioned parliament after authorities threatened to uniform shop - where she also sells school uni- move them off the streets, by force if necessary. forms. “If I don’t do this and just sit at home my The protestors said they were not vendors by children will die of hunger.” choice and demanded that the government cre- Zimbabwe’s economy has been on a down- ate jobs for them instead. A June 26 deadline for ward spiral for more than a decade following them to take down their stalls passed without President Robert Mugabe’s land reforms, which action, and so far it has been business as usual for broke the country’s agricultural backbone. Laws the vendors, who make use of any available space which require locals to hold majority stakes in all to display their wares and render some pave- firms are also blamed for scaring off foreign ments almost impassable. “I don’t know if the investors. Mugabe, 91, who has been in power authorities will be able to remove the vendors since independence from Britain in 1980, was re- and what force they will use to remove them,” elected in 2013 on the promise of creating two Matope said. million jobs, but independent economists say If the government uses force to clear out the JAKARTA: In this file photograph taken on Nov 17, 2014, a fuel attendant at the state-energy firm Pertamina fuel station prepares to fill up unemployment is running at around 80 percent. vendors, it wouldn’t be the first time. In 2005, riot motorists’ cars. — AFP The UN World Food Programme says 72 per- police were deployed to remove informal traders cent of the population live below the national and demolish backyard buildings, a move that poverty line of less than $1.25 per day. Njere, was condemned by the United Nations. The oper- whose prices mostly undercut those in the shop ation, code named “Murambatsvina” or “Drive out Indonesia eyes return to behind her, says that on a good day she earns filth”, resulted in 700,000 people losing their $50, which she splits between ordering new homes and their source of livelihood, a UN report stock and buying daily provisions for her family. said. While the official threats of a new crackdown Shop manager Canton Matope bemoans the remain, Mugabe’s wife, Grace, has urged police OPEC as oil crisis looms influx of unlicensed vendors, saying they are tak- not to arrest unlicensed vendors in urban centres. ing business away from the formal economy. The call was interpreted as tacit approval of illegal Some question wisdom of move by Jakarta “They put their wares on our doorsteps and vending and led to a fresh influx of vendors disre- garding municipal zoning by-laws. “We once had accost customers, telling them that our prices are JAKARTA: Indonesia is seeking to rejoin OPEC to get favourably because Indonesia would again provide cleaner burning, more efficient petrol, and there are problems with shop owners, but when we were slightly higher than their prices,” he complained. access to cheaper oil supplies as demand soars and OPEC with a member nation in Asia and thus broaden fears such efforts could be stymied by the new focus given a go ahead to sell then it wasn’t a problem,” Shop owners cannot match the prices of vendors domestic production falls, but critics say the move is the geopolitical base of the group,” Ann-Louise Hittle, on OPEC. “What is the use of Indonesia approaching said Brighton Chidehwe, 28, a former security as they are burdened by taxes, rent, salaries and an unwelcome distraction from efforts to overhaul the vice president of Macro Oils research at Wood OPEC, even if only as an observer?” wrote Faisal Basri, guard who sells books and shoes.—AFP licence fees, he said. country’s troubled energy sector. Resource-rich Mackenzie, told AFP. The OPEC statute states that “any the former head of the government’s reform team, on Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, was part country with a substantial net export of crude petrole- his blog, and added the country appeared to be “just of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting um” can become a full member. But it also says associ- giving up”. Countries (OPEC) for almost 50 years until suspending ate membership is possible for countries who do not Reform is seen as urgent. During its heyday in the its membership in 2009 after becoming a net oil qualify as full members, the course Indonesia is likely 1990s Indonesia produced close to 1.6 million barrels importer. The switch to becoming an importer came to pursue, analysts believe. Observers also say Ecuador of oil per day, which easily covered demand and left as domestic demand soared and output dropped due has set a precedent for Indonesia, by suspending its plenty more for export. But by last year, Indonesia was to a lack of investment from foreign companies, put membership in 1992 and rejoining in 2007. importing 689,000 barrels a day to cover its domestic off by complex regulations, corruption and growing needs, the bulk of which was for transport, Benjamin economic nationalism. With oil imports surging as the ‘Just Giving Up’ Tang, a senior analyst for Wood Mackenzie’s Asia economy booms and the energy sector still in urgent But some observers questioned the wisdom of the Pacific Refining research service, told AFP. need of reform, the government is looking for cheaper move, suggesting that trying to rejoin OPEC and Some have called for Indonesia to wean itself off oil supplies and has taken the unusual step for an oil source cheaper supplies from outside Indonesia could to help ease the looming supply crisis -but there seems importer of requesting to rejoin the 12-member slow the momentum of the government’s attempts to little chance of that, with many new cars and motor- exporting cartel. reform the corruption-tainted, domestic oil and gas bikes hitting the roads every day as the middle class “It is only natural that we should build relations sector. When reform-minded President Joko Widodo rapidly expands. To make matters worse, decades of with exporters,” Energy Minister Sudirman Said said took power last year, he set up a team to look at over- generous government subsidies have made before heading to an OPEC meeting at the organisa- hauling the sector, which critics have said is plagued Indonesians used to cheap fuel. The payouts were tion’s headquarters in Vienna last month, where he by a shadowy “oil mafia” who skim off huge, illicit prof- slashed almost entirely this year, as low global oil prices was seeking to have the suspension lifted. After the its. Some progress has been made. In May, state- naturally helped to keep pump prices down, but there meeting, the energy ministry said that some OPEC owned energy company Pertamina said it would dis- are already suspicions the government is quietly rein- members had backed Indonesia rejoining. OPEC has band its oil-trading arm Petral, which supplies one troducing small subsidies as oil prices creep back up. refused to comment but analysts said the group, third of the country’s daily oil needs but has been While some fear the move towards OPEC could ham- which has members from the Middle East, Latin dogged for years by concerns about a lack of trans- per reforms, others believe it simply makes no sense for America and Africa, is likely to welcome an applicant parency. But the reform team, which undertook a six- a net oil importer. “If you want to join a car club,” said HARARE: A street vendor sells toys at a stall on the streets of the Zimbabwean capital from Asia. month assignment to assess the sector, made other Komaidi Notonegoro, head of energy research group on June 24, 2015. — AFP “We understand the application is viewed recommendations, such as shifting to a newer type of ReforMiner Institute, “You have to have a car.” — AFP Gruelling work for tiny share of DRC wealth

KOLWEZI, DR Congo: Alphonse stands in on the lookout, some less watchful than of the mine know nothing about their Trade with ‘the Chinese’ knee-deep muddy water, a former busi- others. Once past them, an AFP team activity. In exchange for his vigilance, the Alphonse is around 40, but looks at nessman in DR Congo’s southeastern min- needs to win the trust of Bobby, a miners pay him a tithe of what they find, least 10 years older. Next to him, 30-year- ing region of Katanga. “If you tell me that I Congolese who says he is the foreman in he says, which amounts to 30 percent by old Henri uses a fine mesh filled with rub- can get other work, I’ll go with you,” says charge of the work. their accounts. The ochre-brown earth is ble to wash away as much soil as he can. the man, one of some 130,000 small-scale full of holes like Swiss cheese. On the sur- The next step is Alphonse’s job. When diggers trying to scratch a living from the ‘Mister Fernand’s Place’ face, small pathways separate plots of done professionally, this task of fine meas- region’s rich earth. Alphonse says he was Bobby is not pleased to see journal- land where diggers work with shovels, urement by weight is performed by elabo- unable to find a job after his business in ists on the scene. “You’re not the ones crowbars and pickaxes. Some miners are rate machines, but clandestine miners do the regional capital Lubumbashi collapsed who did ‘Katanga Business’, are you?” he already more than three metres under- everything by hand. Shaking a wooden some eight year ago. So he joined the asks curtly, referring to a documentary ground. They have been working here tray while he skims it over the surface of community of these workers - known as made by Belgian director Thierry Michel for almost three months. In a few weeks the water, Alphonse separates out pieces “artisanal miners” - who annually extract about thorny relations between clan- the site will be thoroughly explored and of black cobalt ore, which drop to the bot- the equivalent of 7,000 tonnes of pure destine miners and the foreign firms diggers will have to move on. tom. Then he has to remove the upper copper and the same amount of cobalt. that have become masters of local Men carry the mixture of dirt and residue before drying the ore, which con- While the DR Congo is one of the least wealth. The regulars know the site as stones on their backs to a nearby stream. tains six or seven percent of the treasured developed countries in the world, it is a “Chez Monsieur Fernand” (“Mister “We work in teams of three or four,” product. leading producer of both minerals. Fernand’s place”). Bobby says that the Dieudonne says. “We stop when we’re The sun is relatively kind to the diggers Somewhere between Lubumbashi mine really belongs to a top Congolese exhausted. We rest for a day and then we at the start of an equatorial winter locally and the major mining hub of Kolwezi, official and that formal mining is under- come back.” While mining is purely man’s known as the “fresh season”. Their product Alphonse and about 50 companions in taken in partnership with Chinese work, at the stream women and children will be sold a few kilometres away from misfortune - whose names have been investors. help to wash and sift the rubble. the site at a trading house run by “the LUBUMBASHI: This photo taken on May 31, 2015 near a mine between Lubumbashi and changed - are busy on a stony slope near a Bobby himself “authorises” the dig- Alphonse is helped by his wife and their Chinese”, whom miners accuse of rigging Kolwezi shows a woman and a man separating cobalt from mud and rocks, one of quarry hidden in the woods. Guards are gers to exploit the slope, but the owners two daughters, aged eight and 15. their scales. — AFP 130,000 small-scale diggers trying to scratch a living from the region’s rich earth. — AFP MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 BUSINESS Low-paid British workers brace for more austerity

LONDON: Money was already tight for sin- welfare dependency that has prompting thing finance minister George Osborne cuts, prompting charities to warn the incentives to enter or stay in work, the gle mother Nicola Marshall and looks set to warnings the cuts would hit the poor - and said was “simply not sustainable”. poorest could see their incomes government has worsened the work get tighter in a new austerity drive in could be counterproductive. Unveiling his budget on Wednesday, slashed. “In practical terms it means disincentives embedded in the tax Britain that will affect millions of low-paid The measures form the core of £12 bil- Osborne told the House of Commons that families forced to choose between credit system,” she said. workers. “There’s going to be people out lion of welfare savings over the next five tax credits were “subsidising lower wages”. paying the bills or missing meals,” said Marshall and her 11-year-old daugh- there who simply don’t have money to years as Prime Minister David Cameron’s To offset the change, he announced the Nick Bryer, head of UK policy and cam- ter currently receive £5,000 in tax cred- spare,” said the 37-year-old part-time office newly-elected Conservative government introduction of a higher minimum wage paigns for Oxfam. its and housing support, but her total worker, who relies on tax credits to top up seeks to eliminate a budget deficit. for the over 25s and income tax cuts for the income is still well below the £26,000 her £11,000 ($17,000) a year salary. Britain Reducing tax credits and restricting them lowest earners, promising to “make work Britain ‘Has Lost Compassion’ national average. “The only reason is slashing the credits, which currently help to two children will cut £6 billion from a pay”. Analysts warned however that these The changes were hailed by we’re not really struggling is because 4.5 million households, in a drive to reduce system that costs £30 billion a year, some- measures would not mitigate the benefit Conservative lawmakers, and the my ex-husband pays maintenance,” mass-selling Daily Mail tabloid said it she told AFP by telephone from her was a bold assault on Britain’s “bloat- home in Kent, in southeast England. ed” welfare system. “It was nothing She has not yet calculated the impact less than a blueprint for transforming of the changes on her budget, but Britain into a better, more prosperous notes that the system already acts as a country - of self-reliant families, res- disincentive to work more by offset- cued from welfare dependency to ting any increase in salary with a high- enjoy the dignity and rewards of er tax bill and a cut in tax credits. work,” it said. But others cautioned The promised new rise in the mini- that the changes could hit exactly the mum wage will not affect Marshall, as working families the Conservatives she already earns more than the pro- claim to champion. posed amount. “The reality of the situ- Three million families will lose ation is you’re not going to be able to about £1,000 a year under the tax make everyone earn a decent wage credit cuts, which would reduce the immediately, but you’re going to cut incentive to work for people already their money before they have the receiving benefits, said Paul Johnson, opportunity to earn anymore,” she director of the Institute for Fiscal said. The government has insisted aus- Studies. Monique Ebell, analyst at the terity is necessary to avoid the plight of National Institute of Economic and crisis-hit Greece, but Marshall fears Social Research, said the measures that poor people are being increasing- were “inconsistent”. “While the ly vilified. “I really am trying my best changes in income tax thresholds and I just worry that this country has should modestly strengthen the lost its compassion,” she said. —AFP BUSINESS MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 Season finale of Greece debt drama NBK MONEY MARKET REPORT United States high level of risk currently in financial mar- The Second Quarter GDP likely to be kets there is always the possibility that Fed Stronger than the First tightening will come later than current The week ended on a positive note with market expectations. This may help to risk sentiment better than it had been at provide some support to gold prices for the start of the week. The free-fall in the moment. Chinese equities finally hit a stall; the Europeans set the framework around The FOMC Minutes did not Provide any which Greece’s eurozone exit can be avert- Meaningful Clues ed, at least for now. Making a story short, The FOMC minutes on Wednesday did Greece presented a new proposal and not provide any clear resolution to the now, has to negotiate the outline of a new timing of Fed tightening. Federal Reserve third ESM program by the end of the officials in June saw the economy moving week. Whether European finance ministers toward conditions that would support an accept the Greek proposal remains the interest-rate increase, while also express- multimillion-dollar question for now. ing concern about weak consumer spend- Last week’s referendum gave the politi- ing and risks from China and Greece that cal power to Prime Minister Tsipras, who have since intensified ate with the Creditors. Bank of England Growing Dilemma number of people looking to sell remained has now the political capital to vote an Overall, it appears that the proposal this Last week, the UK budget brought sev- low. Analysts seem to worry that house agreement through parliament. The sup- US PMI Comfortably in an Expansion time seems a package similar to the one eral big announcements, such as a slowing prices and rentals were increasing signifi- port for eurozone membership in Greece Territory offered by the Creditors on June 26 and of near-term fiscal consolidation and cantly faster than wages, potentially derail- is now clear, however, it remains that the Although the report showed that the one, which does make additional signifi- details on how the government intends to ing the economy. economic costs of capital controls are ris- economy was, still in an expansion mode, cant concessions. According to media reduce the size of the welfare state. A ing especially with banks still in a shut- growth and hiring in the US service sector reports, the measures submitted include: major surprise was the introduction of a Asia down mode. slowed down in June according to PMI. Tax rise on shipping companies; unifying National Living Wage, where workers on Australia, first victim of Chinese On the foreign exchange side, the US The final services PMI reading came at 54.8 VAT rates at standard 23 percent, including the current minimum wage will see a 7.5 Uncertainty dollar regained strength on the back of in June, down from 56.2 in May and below restaurants and catering; phasing out soli- percent increase from April 2016. For the The release of Australian labor market the Greek situation. After a whole week of expectations of 54.9. June saw a slow- darity grant for pensioners by 2019; Ä300 Bank of England, looser fiscal policy and data was slightly better than expected. intense negotiation and difficulties, down in both business growth and hiring, million in defense spending cuts by 2016; higher wage costs could make more com- Employment grew 7.3k during June, above Greece was finally able to present a pro- while expectations for the year ahead also privatization of ports; a sell-off of remain- pelling the case for higher interest rates. market expectations, while the unemploy- posal to its creditors on Thursday night. A moderated. Despite those figures, the ing shares in telecoms giant OTE and final- Next week’s focus will be on June infla- ment rate remained at 6 percent. Overall, proposal which lead to a creation of an report showed that the June PMI data ly, scrapping the 30 percent tax break for tion data and the May employment report. the data showed that the labor market is European summit over the weekend to rounded off a solid second quarter for the wealthiest islands. The UK’s output gap is the most positive in progressing in line with its trend over the discuss the Greek proposal and the coun- To add more pressure to the equation, the whole G10, and tightness in the labor past six months and is unlikely to change try’s ability to secure further loans and the view of the RBA for the moment. The ongoing support from the ECB, IMF and Chinese economic uncertainties rippling the Eurogroup. Whatever the outcome through falling commodities especially shall be, uncertainty seems certain to per- base metals prices and the lack of confi- sist in the future until Greece faces a debt dence in China’s economic health are pro- relief and potentially restructuring. viding more downside risks to the While we waited for the situation to Australian economy. unfold, the euro remained in a narrow Locally, housing data showed that range the entire week as market were con- efforts by the bank regulator to reduce vinced that although the price to keep bank lending to property investor seem to Greece in the Euro zone was steep, letting start showing results. The number of it go was even more costly. The currency Australian home-loan approvals fell sharply started the week at 1.1114, moved to a by 6.1 percent in May from April. low of 1.0916 and closed the week at Expectations were for a fall of 1 percent. 1.1162. The same report showed value of loans for In the UK, as we stated in earlier investment housing fell by 3.2 percent from reports, the economic situation continue April. The RBA is facing a dilemma of a slow- to rebound on the back of better employ- ing Chinese market opposite to an over- ment figures, industrial data, robust heating property prices, limiting it from household cash flow, and an upswing in cutting interest rates further. the housing market. Having said that, While Britain’s direct exposure to Greece is China’s Stock Market Crash limited, the potential for contagion After a stellar performance over the past seemed to be a concern to investors who six months, China stock market tumbled in shunned the pound. After starting the the previous two weeks. The response by week at the 1.5570 level, the Pound Beijing was unprecedented halting more dropped to a low of 1.5330 on Wednesday. than 1,300 companies. Trading was also lim- The prospect of a Greek deal over the ited to 53 percent of the market. Official weekend pushed back the Pound to end measures to support shares became the week at 1.5517 extreme during the week when declines In Asia, the yen continues to range deepened. They included a ban on stock- trade with a positive tone as investors holders and executives from selling stakes were scrambling for a safe haven asset in listed companies for six months, an order while waiting for a Greece bailout resolu- for companies to buy equities and an inves- tion. The USDJPY fell to reach a low of US economy, with GDP likely to have risen tigation by the nation’s public security 120.41 on Wednesday to end the week at an annualized 3 percent rate. European commissioner Jean Claude market is already leading to upside pres- bureau into short-selling. back at 122.78. Juncker, President Tusk and Chancellor sure on wages. In summary, In addition, the Chinese Banking In the commodities world, oil market Europe & UK Merkel, stated that the previous EFSF Regulatory Commission announced that it fundamentals remain weak. In the absence Tsipras: The referendum gave me a negotiations will be the frame of reference UK House Prices Continue to Move would allow banks to extend loans backed of OPEC production cuts or supply disrup- mandate to seek a better deal, not to for a third bailout, and an even greater lev- Higher by share collateral, while issuing at the same tion, oil prices are likely to remain under leave the Eurozone el of commitment and details are likely to British house prices rose at their fastest time a statement saying that the PBoC pressure especially with global growth Thursday night, the Greek proposal was be required from Greece. rate in almost a year in June. The RICS sur- would support brokers after an emergency remaining weak and Asian markets under submitted to creditors and showed some Francois Hollande, the French president vey showed that house prices index jumped state council meeting. pressure. meaningful concessions on behalf of the who has been negotiating to try and to +40 in June from +34 in May, the highest Additionally, in the event that a Greek Greek government. At the same time, a secure a deal between Greece and its cred- since July 2014 and a bigger rise than the Kuwait exit could be avoided, gold market trends Greek parliamentary meeting was sched- itors has judged the latest Greek package expected +36. According to the report, low Kuwaiti Dinar at 0.30220 will still remain closely tied to the expecta- uled for Friday seeking only a vote to of reform, submitted on Thursday, “serious interest rates, and a strong job market were The USDKWD opened at 0.30220 yester- tions of Fed policy. However, with the still authorize Prime Minister Tspiras to negoti- and credible” driving demand from buyers, while the day morning. US, China to drive world economic slowdown India, South Korea economies brightest spots in emerging Asia ASIYA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS REPORT

KUWAIT: The world economy has been on predicted most countries’ economic per- advance that US output would stabilize and economy will cool down. However, euro declining property prices over the last year a path of deceleration in the past 12 formances, best depicted by the gross the euro zone economy would stop decel- zone output is expected to pick up again. and a sharp slowdown in industrial output months, but at the country level, domestic product (GDP). China and India’s erating. The CLI figures have changed since The euro zone economy is already growing and investment activity coupled with the economies have experienced a variety of diverging trends were captured clearly in then. at a steady pace, and the European Central numerous policy easing measures is consis- trends. Growth in developed countries has the CLI six to nine months in advance, as According to the OECD, developed Bank’s unprecedented monetary stimulus tent with the soft declaration expected. The been sluggish, despite the US labor market well as the deceleration in South Korea and economies will maintain their sluggish run should maintain the bloc’s recovery. CLI also shows the Indian economy main- showing some signs of recovery and the G7 economies. The US and the euro zone and slow further, mainly due to a slowdown In Asia, China’s economic activity is taining its acceleration. Recent activity in euro zone economy stabilizing. In emerg- account for the bulk of the G7, and OECD’s in the US. The leading indicators show that, expected to continue softening further in investments - a key element of the econo- ing Asia, China has been on a gradual slow- indicator showed six to nine months in after a few more months of stability, the US the next three quarters. The combination of my that was missing and dragging growth down while India is in recovery following downwards in the last few years - suggests years of lackluster growth. The rest of that OECD’s projections will likely material- emerging Asia did not experience a clear ize in the next two to three quarters. In the trend in growth either, but from the major other two emerging Asian economies economies, only South Korea and Hong assessed by the OECD, South Korea is Kong witnessed a notable decline in eco- expected to recover following more than nomic growth. As a whole, emerging Asia one year of slowdown while Indonesia will continued to grow at a much faster pace soon begin to cool down. than developed markets. The key highlight of the CLI data is The Organization for Economic Co-oper- the upcoming change in the business ation and Development (OECD) publishes cycles in the euro zone and the US. The on a monthly basis the composite leading resurgence of the Indian economy and indicators (CLI) for a number of countries, the ongoing Chinese slowdown are in primarily OECD members, as well as a selec- line with consensus. If these projections tion of non-OECD countries such as China, are accurate, then, in the case of the US, India and Indonesia. The CLI aims at provid- the Federal Reserve may have to post- ing early signals of changes in economic pone its rate hike to next year. Similarly, trends, between six and nine months in the slowdown in China, if materialized, advance. The CLI’s most important charac- will probably lead to further monetary teristic includes its ability to predict turning easing. However, inflation is an impor- points in business cycles, in other words tant factor that may affect these mone- the pace of economic activity relative to its tary policy projections. With inflation long-term potential. Key indicators used in expected to rebound in the second half the CLI include orders and inventory of the year, due to oil price base effect changes, financial market indicators and and its increase in value in 2015, mone- business confidence surveys. tary policy actions will continue to be Earlier releases of the CLI have correctly difficult to predict. BUSINESS MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 GCC food industries’ investments border on $24bn

GOIC INDUSTRIAL REPORT

KUWAIT: The Gulf Organization for Industrial Ageel explained that the GCC industrial the GCC economic library and helping decision waters and manufacture of tobacco products. Consulting (GOIC) announced that the number directories complement the valuable series of makers, researchers, investors and all stake- Since its very foundation, GOIC has always of factories operating in the GCC food indus- publication issued by GOIC. In fact, the GCC holders in their efforts to develop the economy endeavoured to spread knowledge and pro- tries sector increased from 1606 in 2010 to 1965 Food Industries Directory is the second to be of the region. vide data relating to the industrial sector. It tar- in 2014, a compound annual growth rate published after the GCC Petrochemical According to ISIC, the food industries gets the largest pool of stakeholders, policy (CAGR) of 5.2 percent. During the same period, Industries Directory. In this regard, GOIC include several industrial activities as follows: makers, decision makers, investors and investments jumped from $13.688 billion to Secretary General said: “The food industries sec- processing and preserving of meat, processing researchers in this area. GOIC’s objective is to $23.757 billion, a five-year CAGR of 14.8 per- tor is one of the main pillars of a sturdy econo- and preserving of fish, crustaceans and mol- make valuable data accessible to these parties cent, while the labour force increased from my; it is an important sector that is based on luscs, processing and preserving of fruit and in a variety of top-notch methods. 159613 workers to 238,825 workers, a CAGR of agricultural activities and developing animal vegetables, manufacture of vegetable and ani- In this regard, a unique team of local, 10.6 percent. resources and fisheries. Thus, GOIC endeav- mal oils and fats, manufacture of dairy prod- regional and international experts at GOIC put All of these figures were published in GOIC’s oured to provide concerned parties with a vari- ucts, manufacture of grain mill products, starch- together a large number of specialised periodi- “GCC Food Industries’ Directory”. ety of easily accessible data on these industries es and starch products, manufacture of other cals tackling issues related to different industri- GOIC Secretary General Abdulaziz Bin in a scientific fashion in accordance with inter- food products, manufacture of bakery prod- al sectors throughout GCC countries and Hamad Al-Ageel stated that this sector repre- national standards in the area of directories.” ucts, manufacture of sugar, manufacture of Yemen. In addition to that, they prepare multi- sents approximately 12.1 percent of the total Furthermore, Ageel stressed GOIC’s key role cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery, client studies, periodicals, Gulf statistical pro- manufacturing industries, about 6.2 percent in the areas of consulting services, researches manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous files and various analytical and statistical books of the total investments and 15.6 percent of and studies. He reiterated GOIC’s commitment and similar farinaceous products, manufacture on key industrial sectors. In the near future, the total manufacturing labour force. He high- to providing documented and updated out- of prepared meals and dishes, manufacture of GOIC will publish several similar publications lighted the importance of food industries in puts prepared by its experts based on its devel- other food products n.e.c, manufacture of pre- as reference materials for professionals in the GCC countries in terms of achieving Gulf food oped databases. He hoped this publication pared animal feeds, manufacture of soft drinks, area of economics in general, and the industri- security. would become a reference material enriching production of mineral waters and other bottled Abdulaziz Bin Hamad Al-Ageel al sector in particular. Warba Bank offers for credit card holders

KUWAIT: Warba Bank announced the teristics, and encourages customers to use launch of its exclusive offers for all credit their credit cards locally and internationally card holders which entitle them to receive instead of cash to avoid risks that they may discounts on hotel and restaurant bookings face. The offers also enhance Warba Bank’s through collaborating with large corpora- presence in international markets and tions, hotels and tourism agencies. This increases its competiveness and credit comes within the framework of providing a cards market share. number of services and options to fulfill the Warba Bank has recently introduced customers various requirements while in updates to its smartphone applications on preparation for their summer holidays. Apple and Android in order to add addi- With these offers, Warba Bank credit tional credit card services allowing more card holders will benefit from a 20 percent flexibility to customers when managing discount on their room bookings in almost their dealings and tracking their cards. This 100 five star hotels around the world in enhances the safety feature for using addition to receiving a free night stay. They Warba cards when travelling and shopping will also receive discounts in more than 35 through the various websites. restaurants in Kuwait and many entertain- Warba credit cards (Platinum, Gold, ment offers appropriate during the sum- Classic) have wide range coverage globally mer holidays. and is considered an easy payment method Warba Bank is keen to provide special allowing the owner to receive special dis- Zain and Ericsson enter new agreements to offers for its customers, rewarding them counts and rewards such as free entry to through collaborations with the best inter- luxury airport lounges at many internation- offer differentiated user experience in Iraq national hospitality and tourism companies al airports in addition to “My Box” service, and organizations which can support the which provides customer with a local P O needs and requirements of customers to BOX address in the United States of KUWAIT: Zain Iraq and Ericsson have quality network. Iraq’s network from 2G to 3G, thereby providing fulfill their desires and expectations in America, the United Arab Emirates, and the announced an extension of their managed serv- Under the agreement, Ericsson is tasked with users with better coverage, higher connection addition to easing their burdens particular- United Kingdom. Warba Platinum card ices deal, which would otherwise have ended in optimizing and managing Zain Iraq’s IT opera- speeds and increased voice quality. Zain Iraq’s ly for those who intend to travel. They can holders receive advantages that are in line 2016, for three additional years to the end of tions and mobile network, which currently con- 3G network became operational in January. avail from this offer on all their flight book- with their requirements, including credit 2019. The partnership was initially forged in sists of more than 4,000 sites across the country. Zain customers will reap many benefits from ings and travel plans and enjoy the high limits and discounts. It also enables them 2011 as part of Zain Iraq’s ambition to deliver a Both companies also entered into a network the deal, such as high and faster data capacity standard services that make travel more to receive a priority pass card which pres- differentiated mobile experience and a high- transformation agreement to upgrade Zain resulting in an enhanced user experience, with fun at reasonable prices. ents them with comfort and luxury while high quality service maintained. Dr Haidar Radi, Talal Abdullah Al-Arbeed, Cards travelling. Chief Technology Officer & Deputy CEO of Zain Department Manager at Warba Bank, said: Iraq, says: “Zain Iraq has long placed customer “These offers are in line with the ongoing satisfaction at the core of our brand ethos. Our advantages that Warba Bank seeks to pro- renewed collaboration with Ericsson will help vide its customers, and is part of the con- further our mission to deliver an exceptional, tinuous search for presenting innovative hassle-free customer experience. Our network services that benefit customers with an with the support of Ericsson promises to meet added value of comfort and luxury. our customers’ hefty data requirements and Customers are invited to seize this oppor- maintain the highest standards of service excel- tunity and benefit from discounts on hotel lence.” bookings at many of the world’s most pop- Rafiah Ibrahim, Head of Region Middle East ular destinations and receive more enter- and North East Africa Ericsson, says:”This tainment during the summer holidays.” renewed collaboration is a testimony of the The Retail Banking Group at Warba Bank trust and high performance that Ericsson has focuses on developing and providing serv- delivered to Zain Iraq through the years in ices that fulfill the requirements of clients managed services across the North Middle East from every segments in line with their region. We are pleased to once more collabo- lifestyle, and complementing the other rate with Zain in the transformation of their innovative services that are sharia compli- network, which will further enhance Zain’s ant. It also seeks to provide advantages and services capabilities, customer perception as exclusive offers to customers shopping well as realizing Ericsson’s Networked Society experience through Warba’s various credit vision in Iraq. cards, with their unique and special charac-

Burgan Bank CFA: Ten principles for Al Tijari announces announces the winners winners of ideal retirement system of Souq.com, Al KUWAIT: In an era of an ageing population and increased tions, such as retire- Najma account Yawmi account attention on retirement systems around the world, CFA ment, death, or perma- Institute, the global association of investment manage- nent disability. KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced the names of the ment professionals, has released An Ideal Retirement 8. Taxation support Souq.com and the Al Najma account draw on July lucky winners of its Yawmi account draw, each tak- System, a report prepared by Mercer for CFA Institute. The from the government in 12, 2015. The draw was held under the supervision ing home a prize of KD 5,000. study considers, through a set of 10 principles, what the an equitable and sus- of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry represented The lucky winners for the daily draws took home investment management profession can do for clients to tainable way, providing by Abdulaziz Ashkanani. a cash prize of KD 5,000 each, and they are: deliver adequate benefits that can be sustained and trust- incentives for voluntary ed by the community. The10 principles are designed to savings and compensat- The winners of the Souq.com draw are: 1. MAZEN HAMEED ALWAZAN be a foundation for dialogue and debate among the ing individuals for the Das Chan Chal 2. OMAR MOHAMED SHALATY investment profession to consider and assess what lack of access to their Linu Alex Thomas 3. DARRYL JOSEPH DAIS changes are needed in pension and retirement systems. pension savings. Choudhary Muhammad Riaz 4. KHALED MOHD ALSAEED “Retirement is an issue that is too big not to address,” 9. The governance of 5. OMAR MOHAMED SHALATY said Paul Smith, CFA, president and CEO, CFA Institute. “In pension plans should be The winners of the Al Najma daily draw are: To further add to the anticipation of Yawmi this year’s annual CFA Institute Global Market Sentiment independent from the AbdulRasheed Adam Sait KD 7,000/- account customers, Burgan Bank now offers a Survey, nearly 35 percent of responding members showed government and any Hamad Khalaf Al Shimmari KD 7,000/- Paul Smith Quarterly Draw with more chances to win higher concern about retirement issues, such as the impact of employer control. Ahmed Hassan Hussain KD 7,000/- rewards, entitling one lucky customer to win KD aging populations, pension plan shortfalls and low levels 10. Appropriate regu- Fowziya Abbas Al Mijadi KD 7,000/- 125,000 every three months. The Yawmi Account of retirement savings. Our members have spoken, we have lation, including prudential regulation of pension plans Ali Mohammed Al Salim KD 7,000/- now offers daily and quarterly draws - the quarterly listened, and we look forward to an industry-wide debate and some protection for pension scheme members. draw requires customers to maintain a minimum that brings us closer to solutions for the benefit of society.” In addition to An Ideal Retirement System, CFA The Commercial Bank of Kuwait announces the amount of KD 500 in their account for two months An Ideal Retirement System outlines the following 10 Institute offers a number of other tools to equip investors prior to the draw date. Additionally, every KD 10 in biggest daily draw in Kuwait with the launch of the principles: and members with information to make informed deci- the account will entitle customers to one chance of new Najma account. Customers of the bank can now 1. Clear objectives for the whole retirement system, sions about the retirement system. winning. If the account balance is KD 500 and including the complementary roles of each pillar of enjoy a KD 7,000 daily prize which is the highest in above, the account holder will be qualified for both They include:Essentials of a More Secure Retirement: the country and another 4 mega prizes during the income or financial support. Tools, planning insights, and suggestions to help individ- the quarterly and daily draws. 2. 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These effort to shape a trustworthy, forward-thinking financial organized manner. benefits should be accessible only under certain condi- industry that better serves society. technology MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 A billion reasons why TV will never be the same

By Jyoti Lalchandani direction of the industry, Charter’s CEO, all this, a multitude of untethered content serv- interaction, with social media and content per- Thomas M Rutledge, said “It is not just the ices have recently emerged to stoke the flames sonalization becoming essential for appealing hen news emerged from the United small screens or the large screens in the house, of competition in the MENA region, including to the region’s huge youth population. The States last week of a deal that would it is the mobile screens and more.” And it is this the likes of Go by OSN, Invision by STC, Icflix, ability to properly harvest and analyze cus- Wsee Charter Communications acquire observation that rings particularly true here in istikana.com, and StarzPlay. These over-the-top tomer data plays a key role in this, enabling media giant Time Warner Cable for more than the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). (OTT) providers are offering ad hoc on-demand providers to tailor content offerings through $56 billion, the reverberations were felt right content without the need for ongoing subscrip- highly tuned auto-generated suggestions that across the industry. And with good reason, for Viewing habits tions, and they have the potential to cause as direct individual viewers to must-watch fea- the proposed deal will combine the second Viewing habits in the region have steadily much disruption here as Amazon and Netflix tures that they would otherwise miss altogeth- and third largest cable operators in the coun- been moving away from traditional linear TV have in the States. er. Gamification initiatives have also been suc- try, with the new entity serving 23.9 million sources in recent years, with the market no It is abundantly clear that MENA represents cessful in this regard, generating enhanced customers across 41 states. longer revolving around the act of watching a truly dynamic and growing content market, customer insights and facilitating a more in- For a number of years now, cable compa- ‘live’ TV on large television screens. The days of with pay-TV companies, free-to-air (FTA) giants, depth understanding of consumer behavior. nies in the US have been coming under inten- sitting down in the living room at 7.30 every and regionally focused OTT offerings all vying Alongside this, we are seeing the emer- sifying competition from online service Jyoti Lalchandani evening to watch your favorite show are for eyeballs and attempting to maximize their gence of digital advertising strategies in the providers such as Amazon and Netflix. The becoming a thing of the past, with ‘TV potential profits on video content. How they region, with the likes of Du and Etisalat common response has been to initiate efforts playing online content. At this point, you may Everywhere’ options such as digital video ultimately achieve this is the million-dollar beginning to experiment with dynamic ad aimed at cutting costs and improving the be wondering what relevance this has to our recorders (DVRs), video-on-demand (VOD) serv- question, although various strategies are begin- insertion (DAI) techniques in a bid to squeeze quality of their content, but there was always a own region. And the answer is “a lot”. There ices, streaming platforms, and catchup services ning to take shape both here and in the more greater advertising revenue from their video sense that industry consolidation on the scale may be various different factors at play in each offering the ability to consume content when- mature media markets of Western Europe and content. And elsewhere in the region, the of this latest deal was ultimately inevitable. of the two markets, but the endgame remains ever, wherever, and however the viewer the United States. introduction of innovative new payment sys- Indeed, a number of industry commentators the same - customers are increasingly shun- decides. Given this evolution in viewer behavior, tems is helping to unlock the huge potential have suggested that the merger addresses a ning the idea of traditional ‘linear’ TV, choosing the focus is shifting noticeably to video content Customer interaction customer base here in MENA that is either long overdue need for a strong national player instead to view video content at a time of their as providers leverage its ability to engage, Typically sitting front and center of these unwilling or simply unable to pay for services that can offer faster services for watching and convenience. Commenting on the future inspire, and draw in consumers. And on top of strategies is the quest to enhance customer through traditional channels. Myanmar poses against hate in selfie campaign

YANGON: In a nation where religion and ethnic- On the Facebook page of the country’s most ity are incendiary issues, a selfie campaign by notorious hardline monk Wirathu, a recent post Myanmar students promoting cross-cultural warns against lifting a constitutional clause that friendships has become a rare counterpoint to would allow those who have married foreigners bilious anti-Muslim rhetoric from hardline to become president, with a sketch of a future Buddhist monks. At first glance there is nothing leader next to his hijab-wearing wife. “If the law unusual about the group of grinning teenagers is changed, the country will look like this,” it jostling for space in front of a mobile phone warns. camera. But their selfie-taken with Yangon’s Web fuelling hate gleaming Shwedagon Pagoda in the back- Cheap mobile technology has ignited an ground-is an act of unity in a nation hit by dead- Internet revolution in the former junta-run ly recent outbreaks of communal violence and nation as it emerges from decades of isolation This photo obtained July 7, 2015 from NASA shows new color images from NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft showing two very different faces of the mys- increasingly inflammatory hate speech in a cru- since the end of outright military rule in 2011. terious planet Pluto, one with a series of intriguing spots along the equator that are evenly spaced. Each of the spots is about 300 miles in diameter. cial election year. A bespectacled boy from the But the exponential growth in web access has country’s Buddhist majority shares the screen also seen hate speech flourish on social media with a group of fellow students who are Muslim, with many well-visited accounts operating NASA craft discovers heart part of the ‘My Friend’ campaign which encour- anonymously. Blogger Nay Phone Latt is behind ages people from different religions and ethnic the Panzagar-or “Flower Speech”-movement groups to snap selfies together and post them which monitors and reports hate speech on sites online. like Facebook. He says the government is doing shape on Pluto, flyby nears little to stop inflammatory content from spread- Anti-Muslim rhetoric ing. “Everyone loves to take selfies in their own “There are some groups who are intentional- ‘New Horizons’ hurtles towards distant celestial body way, so why don’t we use it in a proper way, for ly trying to spread hate speech, and trying to the betterment of society?” explains campaign ignite violence,” he said, describing systematic MIAMI: There’s a near-perfect heart shape on Pluto’s co-founder Wai Wai Nu, who hails from online hate campaigns that are deeply inter- rusty red surface. The dwarf planet is dotted with Myanmar’s heavily persecuted Muslim Rohingya twined with the country’s politics. The “My bright points which may be ice caps, and a mysterious minority. She was spurred into action by a rising Friend” selfie group, which operates on dark shape nicknamed “The Whale.” Scientists are see- tide of hate speech, which often targets the Facebook and Twitter, decided it would use the ing all this for the first time as a piano-sized NASA country’s various Muslim communities, who same technology to reduce those divisions. spacecraft, called New Horizons, hurtles toward the make up an estimated four percent of the popu- They were determined to launch the campaign distant celestial body on its way toward a historic flyby lation. before polls expected in November fearful that tomorrow. Hardline Buddhist monks have led the anti- campaigning will deepen communal divisions. “We’re at the ‘man in the moon’ stage of viewing Muslim rhetoric through public demonstrations Myanmar is a collage of ethnicities. But Pluto,” said John Spencer of the Southwest Research and online, sentiments matched by policy pro- decades of neglect under military rule and con- Institute in Boulder, Colorado. “It’s easy to imagine posals many say target the minority. The most flict still raging in parts of the country’s remote you’re seeing familiar shapes in this bizarre collection recent spate of protests in Yangon and western north and east have left many of its officially rec- of light and dark features. However, it’s too early to Rakhine state have railed against help being ognized 135 minority groups on the fringes. know what these features really are.” But scientists offered to desperate Rohingya Muslim migrants Extremist clergy members are at the vanguard expect those mysteries to be solved in coming days as found adrift on boats in the Bay of Bengal. of moves to marginalize these minorities, espe- the spacecraft closes in on Pluto, once considered the Tens of thousands of the minority ethnic cially Muslims. Well-organized Buddhist nation- farthest planet in the solar system before it was reclas- group have fled Rakhine in recent years to alist movements such as Ma Ba Tha-which is sified as a dwarf planet in 2006. escape persecution after deadly communal closely allied to Wirathu’s 969 movement-prints That same year, the New Horizons mission unrest erupted there in 2012, leaving more than regular journals that reach tens of thousands of launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on a journey of 200 dead and 140,000 displaced in sprawling readers.— AFP nearly 10 years and three billion miles, becoming the camps-mostly Muslims. first spacecraft to explore this far-away frontier. “We are coming up on the culmination of all this effort, all this planning,” said Joe Peterson, a science operations leader for the New Horizons mission. “Very soon we are going to go by Pluto and get the actual goods.” The closest flyby is scheduled for July 14 at 7:50 am, when New Horizons passes within 6,200 miles of Pluto. Moving at a speed of 30,800 miles per hour, it is the fastest spacecraft ever launched.

Comprehensive picture The $700 million unmanned spacecraft has seven sophisticated science instruments and cameras that are collecting data daily and sending it back to Earth. “The instruments on New Horizons were all designed This Artist’s concept obtained from NASA shows the New Horizons spacecraft as it approaches to work together to give us a comprehensive picture Pluto and its largest moon, Charon. —AFP photos of the Pluto system,” said Cathy Olkin, deputy project scientist for New Horizons. They include three optical instruments, two plas- The image shows a light-colored heart shape some see this part of Pluto at closest approach, a portion of ma instruments, a dust sensor and a radio science 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers) across, and a darker, this region will be imaged at about 500 times better receiver. Together they will help scientists study Pluto’s whale-like shadow at its side. “I love this one,” said resolution,” said Jeff Moore, geology, geophysics and geology, surface composition, temperature and Olkin, indicating that the shape could be due to ice. imaging Team Leader of NASA’s Ames Research atmosphere-as well as its five moons. Blurry, pixilated “We know that there are ices on Pluto, and we expect Center. color images began arriving in April and May, when those ices to be brighter.” The best views are expected today through YANGON: In this picture taken on June 18, 2015, campaigners from different reli- the spacecraft was about 50 million miles away from Thursday of next week, said principal investigator gions and ethnic groups pose for a selfie at the KanDawGyi Lake. In a nation where its destination. After a brief system failure caused the ‘Closet approach’ Alan Stern. Even after the spacecraft whizzes by, the religion and ethnicity are incendiary issues, a selfie campaign by Myanmar students spacecraft to go into safe mode on July 4, the best More data in the coming days should reveal more data and pictures will keep coming in for another 16 promoting cross-cultural friendships has become a rare counterpoint to bilious anti- image yet was taken on July 7 when New Horizons clues about the composition of Pluto’s surface, as well months, Stern told NPR’s Science Friday. “This is the Muslim rhetoric from hardline Buddhist monks. — AFP was just under five million miles from Pluto. as its Texas-sized moon, Charon. “The next time we gift that keeps on giving,” he said.— AFP Online reviews shine Solar plane damaged by heat, light on life in prison cannot fly again till August WASHINGTON: The Rappahannock Regional Jail consider Hitler a role model.” On the positive side, in Virginia needs a facelift. The “decor was quite he noted, “the only redeeming quality was the WASHINGTON: The sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has dated and it was in desperate need of a refresh- food. I mean this place gives you a lot, I damn been grounded in Hawaii, its crew said Saturday, after a grueling ing paint job,” said Shane S following his recent near gained twenty pounds by the time I left and five-day, fuel-less flight across the Pacific Ocean overheated its incarceration. “The bed was very uncomfortable.” I only had like a hundred days in that joint!” batteries. The airplane took 118 hours to cross from Japan to Meanwhile, at Florida’s Broward County Jail, “the Hawaii in the most perilous leg of its goal to circumnavigate the food is not that great, but the personal attention Shedding light globe without a drop of fuel. makes up for it,” writes Halle C. “I come back all Humor notwithstanding, these reviews can The flight last week saw Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg smash the time because it’s my home away from home.” sometimes shed light on institutions which are a record for the longest solo plane flight. But the historic journey Writing Yelp reviews and other online post- closed to public scrutiny. This is especially impor- also took its toll on the aircraft’s batteries, grounding it for ings of jails is increasingly popular and offer an tant because of the absence of an independent repairs until at least August. Too much insulation caused the occasionally comedic and sometimes illuminat- prison monitoring entity in the United States, plane’s battery temperature to spike on the first day of the flight ing inside perspective on the jail and prison sys- said David Fathi, who directions the National and there was no way to cool it after Solar Impulse was off the tem. America’s overloaded prisons and the strug- Prison Project for the American Civil Liberties ground, the aircraft’s team said. “The damage to certain parts of gles of its judicial system are also generally under Union. the batteries is irreversible and will require repairs and replace- the political spotlight. Barack Obama will make “In the absence of any formal mechanism, I ments that will take several weeks to work through,” the Solar the first presidential visit to a federal prison in think these informal sources of information can Impulse crew said. “Solar Impulse does not see the possibility for Oklahoma next week as he pushes for criminal be helpful in alerting people to problems in any flights before 2-3 weeks at the earliest.” The crew said it’s justice reform. these institutions,” Fathi told AFP. “Anything that looking for ways to improve cooling as it gets ready to tackle the At Berks County Jail in Pennsylvania, reviewer opens up this closed world can be useful.” Fathi last five stretches of the 13-leg journey. Johnny W gave it one star out of five. “The guards said it’s not clear if prison administrators make Solar Impulse 2 took off from the United Arab Emirates ear- are split into two groups,” he wrote. “Group A is all use of the reviews to investigate abuses or other lier this year in its around-the-world journey powered by the people I either went to school with or knew problems. “It would be nice if prison wardens 17,000 solar cells and on-board rechargeable lithium batteries, from the streets. Group B was made up of some were as responsive as restaurant owners but that allowing it to fly through the night. Its wingspan is longer than weird hybrid alien race of people who probably doesn’t seem to be the case,” he said.—AFP a jumbo jet but its light construction keeps its weight to about HONOLULU: In this image released by Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane, pilot- as much as a car. — AFP ed by Andre Borschberg approaches Honolulu Airport. — AFP MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE HK panda nears world record for longevity

HONG KONG: The oldest giant panda age,” said Grant Abel, the park’s director another panda, to mark the second and feast on several kilograms of bam- Pandas are endangered because living in captivity is set to challenge the of animal care. “It’s probably equivalent anniversary of the city’s handover from boo shoots and leaves, besides fruit and most of their natural habitat has been world record for the animals’ longevity, to someone, a human person, who former colonial ruler Britain. She weighs high-fiber bread. “The first thing I destroyed for timber, farming and con- with her age said to put her on par with would be over a hundred years of age.” 80 kg and is considered to be in remark- thought when I saw Jia Jia was, ‘Oh my struction, according to conservation a human centenarian. Hong Kong’s giant Jia Jia’s caregivers say they are consider- ably good health for her age, even God, she’s so old, I’m going to be the one group the World Wildlife Fund. A Chinese panda Jia Jia, whose name means ing sending an application to Guinness though her vision is severely impaired to bury her,” Martelli said. “But actually government survey in 2014 estimated “good”, will turn 37 this summer at World Records after the celebration of and her hearing has deteriorated, says it’s been 10 years now. And she’s had a 1,864 pandas live in the wild, up 17 per- theme park Ocean Park, matching the her birthday, which is observed in sum- Paolo Martelli, the park’s chief veterinari- few ups and downs, but she always man- cent from 2003. They also have an excep- Guinness World Records title for the old- mer, although the exact date is not an. Jia Jia takes medicines for high blood ages to bounce back and look surpris- tionally short breeding season, with est panda survivor in captivity - Du Du, known, as she was captured in the wild. pressure and arthritis. She walks slowly ingly good for years after that,” he said, females fertile for just 24 to 36 hours a who died in 1999, aged 37. Born in China in 1978, Jia Jia was gift- and avoids the exhibition area of her adding that it was hard to predict her year, says a nonprofit body, Pandas “It is rare for pandas to live to this ed to Hong Kong in 1999, along with enclosure, preferring to stay at the back remaining lifespan. International. — Reuters

Guam’s war against beetles becomes more challenging HAGATNA, Guam: Guam’s war against the New Zealand researcher Sean DG Marshall coconut rhinoceros beetles, which have is expected to present the findings that ravaged many coconut trees, has become Guam’s invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles more challenging, an expert said. At stake have become resistant to the virus that’s in the battle against the beetles is the sur- meant to stop them at an international vival of the remaining coconut trees on the conference in Canada in August. island, which aren’t just a source of food. They’re also a vital part of Guam’s image as Breeding ground a tropical island, the Pacific Daily News Another challenge that has come up in reported yesterday. the fight against the destructive beetles: One challenge that has set back ongo- The numerous trees toppled by Typhoon ing efforts to try to eradicate the coconut Dolphin now are decaying and providing a rhinoceros beetles is the recent discovery breeding ground for the beetles. The that the virus Oryctes nudivrus, which is decaying trees provide a haven for grubs being used as a biological agent to kill the before they become adult, flying beetles beetles, isn’t as effective as expected, said that destroy coconuts. In about six months Aubrey Moore, an entomologist, an associ- the grubs will become mature beetles, pos- ate professor at the University of Guam and ing an even tougher challenge for Guam to a leading expert on the issue. keep their population under control, Moore The virus, which attacks only rhinoceros said. beetles, typically reduces damage caused “Worst-case scenario is that we may lose by coconut rhinoceros beetles by up to 90 most of our coconut palms due to an percent, and population suppression lasts impending (beetle) outbreak in response to indefinitely, Moore stated. But there’s a abundant breeding sites left by Typhoon problem with the use of the virus on Dolphin,” Moore said. In Colorado, tiny par- Guam’s beetles. Guam’s coconut rhinoceros asitic wasps from China are being deployed beetles seemed to have developed an as part of a test to kill emerald ash borer immunity to the virus, so the next step is to beetles, which have killed 50 million trees try to find a more effective biological con- in more than two dozen states, the trol agent, possibly another strain of virus, Coloradoan reported recently. Moore said. Guam isn’t considering using parasitic Researchers at AgResearch, a leading wasps to combat beetles, Moore said. research institute for New Zealand’s agri- Parasitic wasps were used in Palau to try to culture industry, and UOG, recently have eradicate coconut rhinoceros beetles, but discovered that the Guam rhinoceros bee- they weren’t effective, Moore said. A chemi- TAKARA: In this Saturday, May 30, 2015, photo, children play on the beach in the town of Takara, on Efate Island, Vanuatu. The town was dam- tles are “genetically different” from other cal or insecticide can be used to zap the aged in March during Cyclone Pam. — AP coconut rhinoceros beetle populations and beetles, but it’s not approved for consumer they are resistant to all available strains of use and can be costly, Guam researchers (Oryctes nudivrus, or OrNV),” Moore said. said.— AP Due to climate change, Vanuatu villagers seeking higher ground ‘It’s time to plan for the long term’

TAKARA: Many people living in this coastal vil- She said there’s likely to be an increase in cat- Greenland and west Antarctica are melting, as lage in Vanuatu believe the March cyclone that astrophic flooding in coming years and people are world glaciers, and scientists worry that sent waves surging through their homes was need to better prepare for that. Vanuatu isn’t the meltwater will dramatically increase sea level the latest and most dramatic sign of climate only Pacific island nation figuring out how to by about 1 meter by the end of the century. change. They are now considering rebuilding face climate change. Low-lying Kiribati has pur- Islanders are also noticing other effects of cli- their entire community on higher ground. chased land in Fiji, which Kiribati President mate change, said Shadrack Welegtabit, the Cyclone Pam struck the Pacific archipelago three Anote Tong says is an investment and also a director of Vanuatu’s National Disaster months ago, blasting the islands with winds of guarantee in case the entire nation needs to Management Office. He said trees are bearing 270 kilometers per hour, killing at least 11 peo- move. fruit and nuts all year round, instead of in dis- ple and affecting 180,000 more by destroying In Takara, which is on Vanuatu’s main island tinct seasons like in the past. their homes and crops. Many residents saw it as of Efate, village chief Benjamin Tamata said he “Not only in Vanuatu, but probably in the part of broader environmental changes they’ve wants to move the village of about 200 people Pacific as a whole, climate change does have witnessed in recent years, from higher sea levels inland by about 300 meters to move away from an impact,” Welegtabit said. “We are beginning to trees bearing fruit out of season. the rising seas and to avoid future storm surges. to see changes in the weather patterns. We are “We have seen a lot of changes in our weath- “When the cyclone came to my village, it’s not beginning to have more intense weather, more er patterns. The level of the sea rise. And it is only the cyclone,” he said. “With the sea level ris- severe cyclones.” Vanuatu has made strides in affecting the nation at the moment,” said ing, it came through and damaged our houses. its rebuilding efforts since the cyclone, and Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale in an inter- And some of the people run away.” He said many many tourism operators are hoping that the view with The Associated Press. “The impact of escaped to a nearby school, but now it’s time to tourists who help power the economy will climate change is quite real in Vanuatu.” Parts of plan for the long term. “We try to relocate,” he Vanuatu are low-lying and are starting to see vis- said. “To take all the people from this village and soon return. But for others, like Vila North ible signs of rising sea levels as the earth warms we try to relocate where we can be safe, or School Principal Elina Jaywelson Gilu, the and ice caps melt. The world’s oceans have risen where we can survive from the sea.” If Takara rebuild has been painfully slow. MONROVIA: This photo taken on June 29, 2015 shows the feeding of chimpanzees nearly 7 centimeters since 1992, scientists at the does move inland, it won’t be the first village to She’s still operating three classes from a from Monkey Island, a celebrated colony of former research lab captives on an atoll US National Oceanic and Atmospheric do so in Vanuatu. A decade ago, dozens of vil- tent provided by aid agency UNICEF while she deep in the jungle of southern Liberia. —AFP Administration say, and are projected to rise at a lagers on Tegua Island moved inland in what the waits for her classroom buildings to get new faster rate in the decades to come. U.N. described as one of the first cases of mass roofs. “You can just imagine our classes are Liberia’s ‘Planet of the Apes’ displacement triggered by global warming. very noisy, and it’s really, really hard to get the Severe storms “Staff from the meteorological office and haz- students to concentrate,” she said. “Because More damaging than the overall rise, howev- ard department, they went and assessed the lev- they are all under one roof and it’s not been chimps nearing starvation er, are the unpredictable surges brought on by el of sea rise,” said Lonsdale. “And they advised partitioned to separate the classes. And they more severe storms. While scientists caution that people to move inland. And so they assisted. are all sitting on the floor.” MONKEY ISLAND, Liberia: A speedboat about 65 kilometers (40 miles) southeast of singular events like the cyclone can’t be attrib- They assisted the communities and we have Shirley Laban, the climate change adapta- laden with exotic fruit approaches and four Monrovia, capturing or buying the chim- uted solely to climate change, many say there is moved them further up from the coastal area.” tion manager in Vanuatu for aid agency chimpanzees come bounding over from the panzees. The research project had gained a a link to a general increase in violent weather. NOAA, NASA, the Japanese weather agency, and Oxfam, said its time for the world to get seri- dense forest, screeching excitedly as volun- world class reputation in the field of viral “The short answer would be that certainly there the World Meteorological Organization all ous about tackling climate change. “What teers throw them pineapple and mango infections, particularly hepatitis, by the time it is a connection between climate change and declared 2014 the hottest year on record, with chunks. ended and the NYBC appeared to make a extreme weather,” said Debarati Guha-Sapir, a NOAA putting 2014 at an average of 58.26 more can we show you. Category-5 Cyclone The apes are part of a celebrated colony of commitment to the chimps in retirement as a professor at the University of Louvain School of degrees Fahrenheit (14.6 Celsius). Pam is the real evidence already,” she said. “We former research lab captives enjoying retire- reward for their contribution. Public Health in Brussels. “The numbers of need to cut down on this carbon emission. ment un-caged on an atoll deep in the jungle NYBC director Alfred Prince wrote in the storms and high wind events have been increas- Change has impact Because as long as we do not cut down, vul- of southern Liberia, known as Monkey Island. American Society of Primatologists Bulletin in ing. So have droughts, in fact, and all of these As the world gets warmer, water expands, so nerable individuals, countries, women and The only significant inhabitants of the six 2005 that Monkey Island was to become “a are very connected to climate change.” the seas rise. But on top of that, ice sheets in children will continue to be impacted.” — AP islets, the chimps have been living an idyllic dedicated full-time sanctuary”. “NYBC recog- existence, fed by human volunteers on their nizes its responsibility to provide an endow- very own ‘Planet of the Apes’-a nickname giv- ment to fund the sanctuary for the lifetime en to the archipelago by local media. But the care of the chimpanzees,” he wrote. The India floods kill endangered colony of 66 chimps has been at the centre of chimps are entirely reliant on humans for an international storm since the New York- their survival, as there is no year-round fresh based blood bank funding it announced in water supply or enough food on their islets. lions near Gujarat sanctuary March it was stopping the cash. LBRI head Fatorma Bolay said initial emer- The New York Blood Center (NYBC), which gency funding from the HSUS, pooled with carried out about 30 years of biomedical cash from other sources, had probably saved NEW DELHI: Monsoon flooding be relocated to a second sanctuary found about 80 “roaming safely in and blue bulls from the surround- research on the animals, had publicly com- the animals from dehydration and starvation. that killed dozens of people in far away, to prevent the population their territory, killing wild animals ing areas,” the report said. — AP mitted to their lifelong care after they were World-renowned chimpanzee expert Jane western India last month also hurt from being hit all at once by natural retired in 2005. The Humane Society of the Goodall sent an open letter to the NYBC in the world’s last population of wild disaster or disease. But Gujarat has United States (HSUS) is supporting the colony May urging the organization to consider its Asiatic lions, forest officials said in a resisted moving any of the lions. through emergency fundraising as the “moral obligation” to continue funding the report. At least 81 people died in “There is no cause for panic,” said Liberian government and the blood bank lock chimps’ care. “I find it completely shocking mudslides, collapsed homes or CN Pandey, a top forest official in horns over who should be responsible for and unacceptable that NYBC would abandon high waters in Gujarat state, while Gujarat. “Conservation efforts are their care. these chimpanzees and discontinue support thousands were forced to evacuate ongoing.” “NYBC may believe that people will forget for even their basic needs,” she wrote. AFP their homes. The rains also killed at The lions died in two badly and that this will go away, but I can assure emailed and telephoned the NYBC but the least 10 of the country’s 523 lions - flooded areas near their sanctuary you that it won’t,” HSUS vice-president centre did not respond to requests for com- the last members of the subspecies in Gir National Forest in southern Kathleen Conlee told AFP in an email from ment. left anywhere in the wild - as well Gujarat. Pandey said a single day of Washington DC. “They are absolutely respon- as prey animals, including more rain, on June 26, had dumped 26 sible for the long-term care of these chim- ‘No different from humans’ than 80 spotted deer and 1,670 centimeters of water in the area panzees.”Conlee described the chimps’ care John Abayomi Zeonyuway, a volunteer at Asian antelope called blue bulls, and turned a 100-square-kilometer costs-estimated at $30,000 a month-as “a the institute, showed AFP the animals’ care according to a report submitted area “into an unbroken sheet of mere drop in the bucket for this organization routine on a recent visit to Monkey Island, a over the weekend to the federal water.” Other lions were found in that has hundreds of millions in revenue 25-minute speedboat ride up the John River environment ministry in New Delhi. “weak health and shocked condi- annually”. from Roberts International Airport. As the The animal deaths underline tion,” and were given treatment and boat approached the first of the islets, a nine conservationists’ concerns about food supplements, the report said, ‘Moral obligation’ square-kilometer patch of jungle known as keeping all of the lions in a single according to the Press Trust of The Liberia Biomedical Research Institute Island Five, a welcoming party of four chimps location. The conservationists India. Hundreds of park workers, (LBRI) entered into an agreement with the began screeching and jumping up and down argued successfully in India’s animal activists and villagers AHMADABAD: In this May 10, 2015 file photo, an Asiatic lion rests at NYBC in 1974 to carry out research in a lab excitedly. —AFP Supreme Court in 2013 for some to launched a search for the lions, and its enclosure at the Kamala Nehru Zoological Garden. — AP MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE

WISH supports premier Asia-Pacific healthcare forum

DOHA: The World Innovation chief cancer advisor at the Victoria Network (LHSN), a joint initiative they serve.” Summit for Health (WISH), a glob- Department of Health and Human of WISH and Imperial College The APAC Forum is designed al initiative of Qatar Foundation Services, and WISH’s Delivering London. Established in 2009, for health professionals who can for Education, Science and Affordable Cancer Care Forum LHSN has worked with 21 health influence change. Last year, the Community Development (QF), Chair, will discuss the causes of systems in 11 countries helping forum convened in Melbourne has announced that it will be a inflating cancer costs and them to overcome the challenges and attracted over 1500 dele- key supporter of the APAC Forum, overtreatment, and present path- they face in providing high-value gates, including senior managers, the Asia-Pacific’s premier health- ways to address these challenges, care to the populations they board and policy makers, clini- care meeting. including promoting greater serve. cians and quality improvement Taking place on 23-25 patient engagement. Schillings said: “WISH is specialists from throughout the September 2015 in Auckland, Tackling the persistent belief delighted to support this year’s Asia-Pacific region. Approximately New Zealand, the APAC Forum that patient harm is inevitable APAC Forum, the Asia-Pacific’s 130 speakers across 42 sessions will bring together 1,700 of the in health, WISH chief executive biggest and most significant are scheduled for APAC 2015. leading minds in healthcare to officer Egbert Schillings will healthcare meeting. By sharing WISH inspires and diffuses health- discuss innovation in healthcare lead the second session along- our research and expertise in care innovation and best practice, and learn from leaders of pioneer- side Imperial College London’s CEO Egbert Schillings Professor Thomas affordable cancer care delivery remaining closely aligned to the ing programs making tangible senior policy fellow and director and patient safety, we hope to vision and mission of Qatar impact to patients and organiza- of operations, Centre for Health Critical issues The panel will focus attention on inspire healthcare leaders in the Foundation to unlock human tions around the world. Policy, Gianluca Fontana and This session will highlight key the critical issues in patient safety region to take up the innovations potential and serve to underscore WISH will hold two sessions at policy fellows, Centre for Health findings of this year’s WISH report, and present innovative efforts to and recommendations in our Qatar’s pioneering role as an this year’s event. The first session, Policy, Jessica Prestt and Didi Transforming Patient Safety: A address them, in particular outlin- reports for the benefit of the emerging centre for healthcare led by Professor Robert Thomas, Thompson. Sector-Wide Systems Approach. ing the Leading Health Systems patients and communities that innovation. $1,000 pill overtaken by pricier successor

WASHINGTON: The $1,000 pill for a liver- wasting viral infection that made headlines Simplicity’s appeal last year is no longer the favorite of Harvoni, the new pill from California- patients and doctors in the US. The new based Gilead Sciences, accounted for about leading pill for hepatitis C is more expen- three-fourths of the prescriptions filled for sive, and the number of patients seeking a hepatitis C drugs in the first three months cure has surged. of this year, IMS said. A big part of the rea- Sovaldi, last year’s wonder drug, has son is simplicity, explained Dieterich. been pushed aside by a successor called Patients on Harvoni need only take a single Harvoni, made by the same company. The pill daily, for 12 weeks in most cases. sticker price for Harvoni is $1,350 a pill. The Previously, patients took combinations of fast-paced changes in hepatitis C treatment drugs. are being watched closely amid fears that Harvoni quickly rose to the top after its breakthrough drugs could reignite the rise approval last fall, with monthly sales cross- of US health care costs. Other medications ing the $1-billion mark by January. Another that could turn into cost drivers include a new drug, Viekira Pak, is gaining market new treatment for melanoma and a choles- share but appears to be far behind. It’s an terol-lowering drug awaiting approval. equally effective cure and priced lower. More hepatitis C drugs are also headed to Still, Viekira Pak is a four-pill daily combina- market. tion, and patients have to take another Hepatitis C affects some 3 million peo- antiviral drug as well. It was introduced late ple in the US and claims more lives here last year by Illinois-based AbbVie. The than AIDS. With the new drugs, patients extent of Viekira Pak’s inroads is hard to dis- finally have a choice among highly effec- cern. The company has not disclosed pre- tive cures with minimal side effects. scription volumes. And a major pharmacy Previous treatments were hit and miss, and that promotes the drug does not report many patients couldn’t tolerate the side hepatitis C data to IMS. NAMPO: In this May 2015 photo, provided by the Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, birds stand in the mud flats. — AP effects. But newfound choice doesn’t seem DRX’s analysis of prices paid by private to have led to widespread price competi- health plans shows the median discount tion. for Harvoni was 13.7 percent between April As habitats vanish, migratory and June. That reflects a modest price Surge of patients break for most insurers, including those “As a society we need a way of deter- delivering Medicare’s prescription drug birds flock to N Korea shores mining what is a reasonable price at the benefit, said DRX executive vice president time of introduction of a new drug,” said Jim Yocum. The government-funded Stephen Schondelmeyer, a University of Medicare program provides health care Birds traveled 11,000 kilometers in nine days Minnesota professor who specializes in coverage for the elderly. pharmaceutical economics. “We have “This sets the stage for some of the new TOKYO: To the untrained eye, it’s just a lot of birds birds in some places. Their mobile phone and tourist. “Many people from other countries are expanded coverage, but we haven’t done cancer drugs coming out, both in terms of on an otherwise deserted stretch of muddy, flat computer access was also partly restricted. But interested in this kind of study here,” Nature anything to control costs on the pricing a vast improvement in effectiveness and a coastline. But for ornithologists, North Korea’s the researchers say that overall, the trip went Conservation Union researcher Pak Ung told an side.” The Associated Press asked two com- vast increase in prices,” said Yocum. “This is west coast is a little piece of paradise each spring smoothly. “They took us where we needed to go,” AP television news crew that was allowed to film panies that track the prescription drug a concern not only for commercial health - and both the birds and a dedicated group of team member Keith Woodley, who is now back in the site. “I think if we can do a thorough study of market for a hepatitis C update. IMS Health plans, but for Medicare.” Medicare is barred birdwatchers travel a long way to get there. New Zealand, told The Associated Press by phone. migratory birds here, it will contribute to great collects data on pharmacy prescriptions from negotiating drug prices. State While North Korea is wary of letting foreigners “They evaluate the places we need to go and they progress in conservation of migratory birds, as and sales, while DRX surveys prices paid by Medicaid programs covering the poor, inside its borders, a recent trip by a New Zealand make it happen. It’s very good cooperation.” well as overall ecological diversity, which is an private health plans and prescription bene- however, and the federal Veterans Affairs research team to the mudflats near Nampo, The trip in May was part of a four-year study by international issue.” fit managers. What they found: health system are legally entitled to deep southwest of the capital, Pyongyang, underscores the Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre in New The birds being watched aren’t exactly house- The number of prescriptions filled for discounts. some tentative but significant progress by outside Zealand, which is where many of the birds end hold names - bar-tailed godwits (Limosa hepatitis C drugs has more than doubled, scientists to conduct small-scale research projects the summer portion of their journey. In three days Iapponica), great knots (Calidris Tenuirostris) and from an average of 20,600 a month during ‘Major problem’ - as long as they don’t rub up against sensitive of on-site bird-watching, the team counted dunlins (Calidris Alpina). But in scientific circles, the first three months of last year to a Matt Salo, executive director of the topics and are seen as useful to North Korea itself. approximately 20,000 migratory birds from as far the godwits are something of a sensation. monthly average of 48,000 for the same National Association of Medicaid Directors, Last year, for example, an international team of off as Australia and South Asia. “Godwits are amazing,” said project member period this year, according to IMS. “People said competition from Viekira Pak has scientists was allowed to set up seismographs and Team members hope the project will shed David Melville, a British citizen who has long lived are coming in who never wanted to be enabled states to win bigger rebates from other equipment to monitor ominous activity on light on the birds’ migrations and generate inter- in New Zealand. “Their flight from New Zealand to treated before,” said Dr. Douglas Dieterich, the manufacturers. But Salo says cost Mount Paektu, a huge volcano that straddles national efforts to conserve their habitats. North China is approximately 8,000 kilometers, nonstop director of outpatient liver disease treat- remains a “major, major problem” because North Korea’s border with China. Korean officials share that hope, which dovetails for seven days, and then after a month they fly ment at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York of the large number of people with hepati- with the authoritarian nation’s efforts to promote another 5,000 kilometers to Alaska to breed. On City. “When I started in 1989, I used to have tis C. At the median discounted price, a 12- ‘Good cooperation’ itself as an eco-friendly, unspoiled land of natural the return trip to New Zealand, they fly nonstop a 3 percent cure rate. Now I have a 3 per- week treatment regimen of Harvoni costs In typical North Korean style, the New Zealand attractions that will interest the one kind of for- across the Pacific ocean, a trip of 11,000 kilome- cent failure rate.” about $98,000.—AP ornithologists were told not to take photos of the eigner it is trying hard to woo - the wealthy ters, in about nine days.”—AP WHAT’S ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

CCE and Burgan Bank celebrate the graduates of the Leadership for Supervisors Program

he Center for Continuing Education (CCE) The Leadership for Supervisors Certified Burgan Bank and the CCE itself, and the the energy, enthusiasm and motivation of the sidelines of the ceremony. at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Program provided the participants with the American University in Kuwait at large. We are their team members to achieve optimum The Leadership for Supervisors Certified Theld a ceremony to celebrate the gradu- opportunity to learn the practical and analytical adamant at Burgan Bank to nurture talents tran- results, thus transforming competent supervi- Program has been offer by CCE twice before. To ates of the Leadership for Supervisors Certified skills required to manage teams. While exploring sitioning into leadership roles. The Leadership for sors into true leaders. date, 60 participants from Burgan Bank have Program; a 3 week program designed for the such topics as “Building and Leading High Supervisors Certified Program is built around the “The Leadership for Supervisors Certified successfully completed the Leadership for professional development of members of Performance Teams”, “Resolving Workplace new paradigm of leadership that focuses on Program will create a generation of self-driven Supervisors program. CCE was established in Burgan Bank’s middle management. The cere- Conflict”, and “Achieving Successful Results”, the people, soft skills and emotional intelligence,” leaders and equip them with the skills needed 2004 and, in addition to offering language mony was held at the Chairman Club in the participants learned how to define clear team expressed Ms. Halah El Sherbini, group chief to continue the future development and courses in Arabic, English, French and Spanish, Burgan Bank Tower, Kuwait City, and was attend- objectives and the most effective means of human resources & development officer. growth of Burgan Bank in Kuwait. The offers an array of courses and workshops aimed ed by AUK president, professor Dr Nizar Hamzeh, achieving them. One of the key elements of the program American University of Kuwait is honored to to assist in the personal and professional devel- and Burgan Banks’s group chief human “The program has equipped me with sets of focused on the importance of developing the be part of this program with Burgan Bank and opment of individuals and groups within public resources and development officer, Halah El skills that help me manage daily challenges communication skills of the participants. By will continue to develop innovative learning and private sectors. Course offerings are specifi- Sherbini, and Buthaina Al-Khubaizi, director of more effectively,” participant Nour Hamadah, learning and practicing effective communica- and development opportunities for the next cally tailored to meet the needs of their clients, CCE, who presented the graduates with their cer- manager-marketing communications, explained. tion skills, the participants will be able become generation of professionals in Kuwait,” said whether they are independent groups or corpo- tificates. “We are proud of the partnership between inspiring team leaders and learn to channel AUK President, Professor Dr Nizar Hamzeh on rations. Live Ramadan with Enjoy your Eid at Movenpick Hotel TSC & Win $150,000 Cash’ campaign arranges draw

s part of its “Live Ramadan with TSC & Win $150,000 Cash” campaign for the Holy month of ARamadan, The Sultan Center arranged an excit- ing draw campaign for its customers with an opportuni- ty to win valuable cash rewards. The campaign which will run through July 17th is open to all TSC reward card holders who spend KD 15 or more and will be entered into a draw for a chance to win cash prizes. TSC has held 3 of the 4 draws awarding excited customers with more than $100,000 dollars in cash. With the final draw scheduled to take place on July 22nd there is more to be won! Commenting on the campaign, Mohammed Jalloul, Loyalty Program Manager at TSC said: “We would like to share the occasion of this Holy month with the entire Kuwait community and show gratitude and apprecia- tion to our loyal customers by thanking them for their continued loyalty.” He also added, “we would like to give our congratulations to our winners of the draws and we promise that there are plenty more prizes to be won by our customers.” The Sultan Center has also organized a number of fun filled activities for children to enjoy during the joy- ous month of Ramadan including storytelling of 1001 Nights, photo booth corners where children had an opportunity to dress in traditional costume, participate in a Ramadan arts and crafts event and join in the tradi- tional Girgian celebration. ovenpick Hotel Kuwait completes the final From the second day of Eid, guests can enjoy lavish tapas and hot and cold appetizers along with live enter- As part of its ongoing commitment to the communi- touches to its Eid packages, in order to turn the Eid brunch buffets at Bays International Restaurant. tainment. ty during the month of Ramadan TSC has been active Mproperty into a family heaven with great dis- Dining at Movenpick Hotel Kuwait becomes a beautiful Furthermore, guests of Movenpick Hotel Kuwait may counts and special offers. As part of the promotions, experience as the Italian restaurant Al Dente offers real freely choose to dine in any of the hotel’s air-conditioned within in the community through numerous initiatives Movenpick Hotel Kuwait will be offering a delectable Italian spirit, with an exclusive pizza festival. On the other tents at the Garden Restaurant, where generous special underscoring its social commitments to society in array of varied food choices at all restaurants, specially hand, Brazilian Cuts restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes are served to families and friends. Dining which it operates. The Sultan Center celebrates the Holy prepared for the holy occasion to attract visitors from the delicacies, steaks and chicken dishes carefully cut at your becomes more special with live Egyptian, Lebanese and Month of Ramadan with its customers and is committed region during this holiday season. table, in addition to a buffet featuring a wide range of Moroccan Theme Night throughout all the Eid days. to providing them with all their shopping needs. Create magnificent memories this Eid-Al-Fitr at Marina Hotel ith Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations just around the corner, Greetings Marina Hotel Kuwait extends its warmest greetings appy 10th Wto guests and their families and has organized delightful packages for the festive holidays. The hotel has set birthday to our a rich selection of culinary flavors, family entertainment and Hsweet daugh- special room packages to make this Eid truly magnificent. ter Yasmin Syed. Best Guests can look forward to remarkable room packages wishes from mom, with an extensive range of other benefits which include dad, brother Syed access to the state of the art Coral Reef Health Club, pool Danial and sister and beach or just use the occasion to relax in the luxurious Aisha Syed. We wish rooms. you all the happiness Guests whose taste palettes crave for unique and diverse and success in your cuisines can start their morning with steaming coffee and life. breakfast at the Six Palms Restaurant and enjoy an amazing dinner experience with an International buffet filled with Oriental specialties, Shisha and an Oriental band perform- ance. They can also watch authentic innovations spring to life for lunch at the renowned Atlantis Restaurant with the What’s On - Submission Guidelines finest dishes from around the world, an exciting kids corner, and views of the Arabian Sea. Commenting on the occasion, Nabil Hammoud, General All photos submitted for What’s On Manager, Marina Hotel Kuwait said: “Eid, being a time that should be minimum 200dpi. brings families together, we are delighted to present these exclusive offers to our guests whilst sharing in their festivi- Articles must be in plain text and ties. I would like to wish everyone a blessed Eid-Al-Fitr. These should include name and phone offers are specially made to appeal to all family members with an aim to enjoy an incomparable stay at Marina Hotel.” numbers. Articles and photos that Marina Hotel has arranged for special programs for chil- fail to meet these requirements will dren of all ages to enjoy during the Eid celebrations. With the Marina Kids Club program, they have an opportunity to not be published. experience various fun filled activities along with the Kids Club entertainers which include games for adults and kids, Please send them to movie viewing, football, volleyball, basketball, bouncy cas- [email protected] tles, face painting, and much more. Experience a memo- rable journey while sharing this special time with friends and family at the Marina Hotel. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

FSD recently held a draw amongst 2768 of the applying new recruits to join its various training courses including firefighting officers, marine firefighting officer, communications, fire engine operator Kand firefighter training courses. Only 240 applicants were accepted.

Enjoy Eid holidays at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa

umeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to signature steak house pepper which offers a selection of In addition, guests can sample a lavish and colorful buffet dren at the Sinbad Kids’ Club, the Scene Teens’ Club, floodlit celebrate a memorable Eid-Al-Fitr. Guests will be able to delectable starters, main courses and desserts. The re- at the Garden CafÈ, exotic flavors of the Middle East at tennis courts, two swimming pools and 200 meters of private Jindulge in fun-filled recreational and water sports activi- launched seafood and meat paradise restaurant Salt and Arabesque, savor a cup of tea or coffee in the Tea Lounge or beach where guests can jet-ski and parasail. The hotel is ready ties, or enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating experience at the Olio’s introduces a new menu with a number delightful Italian enjoy a dinner at Mint. The hotel offers 407 elegantly appoint- to welcome local and regional guests looking to enjoy a fun- region’s leading Talise Spa. Among the culinary offerings is the dishes. ed guest rooms, award-winning Talise Spa, activities for chil- filled quality time with their families and loved ones. Celebrate Eid at Sheraton Kuwait and Four Points Sheraton

elebrate the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr rants - Al Hambra, Bukhara, Shahrayar, Le festivities with friends and family at Tarbouche and the English Tea Lounge - CSheraton Kuwait, a Luxury all conveniently located at the Grand Collection Hotel and Four Points by Avenue in The Avenues Mall to further Sheraton Kuwait and enjoy exquisite din- enhance your shopping experience. For a ing experiences in any of our restaurants, true taste of Italy, La Mamma Pizzeria at savouring the finest global cuisines in an Four Points by Sheraton offers a grand indigenous atmosphere. Spend your Eid selection of freshly made pasta and pizza Vacation indulging in a refined Italian made especially in a wooden fired oven experience at Riccardo; a classical taste to satisfy your appetite. of Iranian cuisine at Shahrayar; exotic On this occasion, Fahed Abushaar, and delicious Indian fare at Bukhara; the general manager and area director authentic Lebanese cuisine at Le of Sheraton Kuwait, a Luxury Collection Tarbouche; a lavish international buffet Hotel and Mounir Amer - the General at Al Hambra for breakfast, lunch and Manager of Four Points by Sheraton dinner; or light snacks accompanied with Kuwait as well as the staff of both hotels the finest choices of tea at the English would like to take this opportunity to Tea Lounge to satisfy one’s palate. wish the people of Kuwait a very You can also enjoy any of our restau- blessed Eid. India e-Tourist visa facility

n pursuance of the announce- Germany, Guyana, Indonesia, Israel, ment made on March 14, 2015 Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Iby Hon’ble Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, India, Shri Narendra Modi, the Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Embassy of India is pleased to Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand, inform that the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, scheme is extended to nationals of Palestine, Papua New Guinea, 45 countries with effect from Philippines, Republic of Korea, Tuesday, April 15, 2015. e-Tourist Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Visa Facility is available for holders Islands,Sri Lanka,Thailand, Tonga, of passport of following countries: Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, USA, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cook Vanuatu& Vietnam. Kuwaiti nation- Islands, Djibouti, Fiji, Finland, als are not included in eTVfacility. MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

05:15 Big Star’s Little Star 11:00 Graceland 06:10 The Hungry Sailors 12:00 Emmerdale 07:05 Coronation Street 12:30 Coronation Street 07:30 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 08:25 Come Date With Me Australia 14:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 00:35 Great Expectations 00:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 09:20 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute S.H.I.E.L.D. 01:30 Starlings Teenage Witch Makeover 15:00 Red Band Society 02:20 Sherlock 01:40 Wolfblood 10:15 Brendan’s Magical Mystery 16:00 Emmerdale 03:50 Threesome 02:30 Violetta Tour 16:30 Coronation Street 04:15 The Weakest Link 03:20 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 10:40 The Chase 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 05:00 The Green Balloon Club Teenage Witch 11:35 The Hungry Sailors 18:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 05:25 Mr Bloom’s Nursery 04:10 Wolfblood 12:30 Big Star’s Little Star S.H.I.E.L.D. 05:45 Show Me Show Me 05:00 Violetta 13:25 Emmerdale 19:00 Criminal Minds 06:05 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n 05:50 Mouk 13:50 Brendan’s Magical Mystery 20:00 Suits Roll 06:00 Lolirock Tour 21:00 Graceland 06:25 The Green Balloon Club 06:25 Girl Meets World 14:15 Coronation Street 22:00 True Detective 06:50 Mr Bloom’s Nursery 07:15 H2O: Just Add Water 15:10 Gino’s Italian Escape 23:00 Once Upon A Time 07:10 The Weakest Link 08:05 The Next Step 15:35 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute 07:55 The Cafe 08:30 Hank Zipzer Makeover 08:20 My Family 08:55 Jessie 16:30 Callie-Anne Cooks Into The 08:50 My Hero 09:20 Jessie Wild 09:20 Doctors 17:25 Gino’s Italian Escape 09:45 Austin & Ally OSN FIRST MORE 09:50 Casualty 10:35 Liv And Maddie 18:20 Big Star’s Little Star 10:40 A Farmer’s Life For Me 19:10 Coronation Street 02:00 Good Morning America 11:25 Girl Meets World 03:00 Castle 11:35 The Weakest Link 12:15 Jessie 20:00 Brendan’s Magical Mystery 12:20 My Hero Tour 06:00 Good Morning America 12:40 Jessie 07:00 Emmerdale 12:50 My Family 13:05 Dog With A Blog 20:30 Callie-Anne Cooks Into The 13:20 The Cafe Wild 07:30 Coronation Street 13:55 H2O: Just Add Water 08:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 13:45 Casualty 14:55 Lolirock 21:25 Gino’s Italian Escape 14:40 A Farmer’s Life For Me 22:20 Coronation Street 09:00 Prison Break 15:25 Austin & Ally 10:00 Emmerdale 15:30 Doctors 16:00 Jessie 23:15 Emmerdale 16:00 My Hero 23:40 Brendan’s Magical Mystery 10:30 Coronation Street 16:30 Jessie 11:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 16:30 My Family 17:00 Teen Beach Movie Tour 17:00 The Cafe 12:00 Marvel’s Agent Carter 18:40 Liv And Maddie 13:00 Grey’s Anatomy 17:20 The Weakest Link 19:30 Lolirock 18:05 Lark Rise To Candleford 14:00 Live Good Morning America 19:55 Hank Zipzer 16:00 Prison Break 19:00 Doctors 20:20 Binny And The Ghost 19:30 Eastenders 17:00 Marvel’s Agent Carter 20:45 Good Luck Charlie 00:00 Nazi Underworld 18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 20:00 Doctor Who Explained 21:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 20:45 Spies Of Warsaw 01:00 Building Wild 19:00 Prison Break 22:25 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 02:00 Building Wild 20:00 Marvel’s Agent Carter 21:30 My Hero Teenage Witch 22:00 Lark Rise To Candleford 03:00 Nordic Wild 21:00 Grey’s Anatomy 22:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 04:00 The Living Edens 22:00 Castle 22:55 The Weakest Link Teenage Witch 23:40 Doctors 05:00 Top 10 Biggest Beasts Ever 23:00 The Voice 23:10 Wolfblood 07:00 The Border 08:00 Nazi Underworld 09:00 Building Wild 10:00 Building Wild 11:00 The Living Edens 12:00 Bid & Destroy 00:00 Shark Week 00:00 Come Dine With Me 02:00 Beast Of The Bering Sea 00:45 Bargain Hunt 00:00 The Soup 12:30 Bid & Destroy 00:30 The Grace Helbig Show 13:00 Banged Up Abroad 03:45 The Last Castle 01:30 Bargain Hunt 06:00 Marvel’s Next Avengers: 02:15 Antiques Roadshow 00:55 Fashion Bloggers 14:00 Wild Untamed Brazil 01:25 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 15:00 Nazi Underworld Heroes Of Tomorrow 05:10 Extreme Makeover: Home 08:00 A Stranger In Paradise Edition Specials 02:20 E! News 16:00 Hard Time 03:15 The Drama Queen 17:00 Building Wild 10:00 Double Take 06:30 Masterchef: The 12:00 Beast Of The Bering Sea Professionals 04:10 Ryan Seacrest With The 18:00 Building Wild Kardashians: An E!... 19:00 Nazi Underworld 14:00 Marvel’s Next Avengers: 07:00 Bargain Hunt Heroes Of Tomorrow 07:45 Come Dine With Me 05:05 THS 20:00 Hard Time 06:00 Keeping Up With The 21:00 Building Wild 16:00 A Stranger In Paradise 08:10 Masterchef: The 18:00 Stash House Professionals Kardashians 22:00 Building Wild 07:50 Style Star 23:00 The Living Edens 20:00 Double Take 08:35 Masterchef: The 22:00 The Courier Professionals 08:20 E! News 09:00 Chefs: Put Your Menu Where 09:15 Giuliana & Bill Your Mouth Is 11:10 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 09:45 DIY SOS: The Big Build 12:05 E! News 10:40 Bargain Hunt 13:05 Eric And Jessie: Game On 11:25 Kirstie Allsopp’s Home Style 13:35 Eric And Jessie: Game On 00:00 Last Man Standing 00:00 Beast Of The Bering Sea 12:10 Bargain Hunt 14:05 Extreme Close-Up 00:30 The Daily Show With Jon 01:45 The Last Castle-PG15 13:05 Tareq Taylor’s Nordic 14:30 Style Star Stewart 04:00 Marvel’s Next Avengers: Cookery 15:00 Kourtney And Khloe Take 01:00 The Nightly Show With Larry Heroes Of Tomorrow-PG 13:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple The Hamptons Wilmore 06:00 A Stranger In Paradise-PG15 Cooking 16:00 Kourtney And Khloe Take 01:30 Saturday Night Live 08:00 Double Take-PG15 13:55 Come Dine With Me The Hamptons 02:30 Parks And Recreation 10:00 Beast Of The Bering Sea 14:20 Chefs: Put Your Menu Where 17:00 Christina Milian Turned Up 03:00 Cristela 12:00 Marvel’s Next Avengers: Your Mouth Is 17:30 Christina Milian Turned Up 03:30 Cougar Town Heroes Of Tomorrow-PG 15:05 Nigel Slater’s Simple 18:00 E! 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Your willingness to gamble your emotional security for the possi- Motivating yourself these days can be a challenge because your pro- bility of an amazing experience might upset someone close to you today. fessional goals are in flux. Ironically, you might feel unusually calm today, even if There’s nothing wrong with wanting to stretch the envelope of your reality you’re caught up in the center of a storm. The sudden chaos that’s swirling but reckless behavior won’t likely bring the satisfaction you want. around you inspires you to hold on to your current position with even greater Nevertheless, you can make the most of your current curiosity by making a determination. Nevertheless, you can’t resist change forever. Don’t sit idly waiting methodical plan before you do anything else. Remember, sometimes being for lightning to strike; it’s smarter to take preemptive action when you have the prepared is just as important as what you do after you swing into motion. chance.

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

You’re tempted to rock the boat today without considering the You could become so deeply engrossed in a project today that it consequences. However, running off to fulfill your fantasies isn’t the most temporarily consumes your life. Something that starts as a relatively minor chore productive use of your energy now that unpredictable Uranus is in the pic- suddenly grows in complexity as you reassess all your options. An ingenious ture. Although you might be itching to break free from your regular weekend plan might explode into awareness now like a sudden flash of inspiration, routine, moving too fast may leave you standing on unstable ground. It’s tempting you to take immediate action. Unfortunately, impulsive behavior will more constructive to free up your time so you can visualize the endless possi- demonstrate your recklessness rather than your intelligence. Be patient; the bilities that exist outside of the box. Whatever you imagine is yours to make most valuable ideas will continue to develop into polished gems over time. real.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Try as you might, you just can’t wipe that mischievous smile off your Expressing your unconventional feelings is liberating, but you face today. Your enthusiasm may be contagious but it’s tricky if you may end up scattering your energy in the process. Luckily, you can get away don’t have a way to express your creativity. Unfortunately, ignoring your far-out ACROSS 6. A state in northwestern United States on the with bending the rules in the name of innovation today, and you’re even 1. The most common computer memory which Pacific. ideas only fuels their power and adds to your frustration. Wait for an appropriate tempted to make up new ones along the way. It’s exhilarating when all the moment to casually discuss your ideas without being attached to what happens can be used by programs to perform necessary 7. A civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt. details fall into place and everything goes according to your plan. Enjoy the next. If there’s no pressure for others to respond, you’ll feel more relaxed and able tasks while the computer is on. 8. A law passed by US Congress to prevent fun, but don’t expect it to last forever. Sooner or later, you must return to the to proceed with your original intentions. Getting everything out in the open is your 4. Planned for the future. employees from being injured or contracting real world and take care of any unfulfilled obligations you left stranded key to satisfaction. 12. A secret society of white Southerners to resist diseases in the course of their employment. behind in your excitement. Black emancipation. 9. Something of sentimental value. 15. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 10. An inactive volcano in Sicily. Turkey). 11. East Indian tree bearing a profusion of Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. A town in west central Florida on the Gulf of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and Mexico. yielding a yellow dye. You’re less concerned about other people’s reactions to your need for Maintaining your customary role of being the responsible one in your family or group of friends grows more taxing as the day progresses. The problem 17. A common cyst of the skin. 12. A festival featuring African-American culture. freedom because you think you can claim your power now without being judged. You’re driven to shine your individualistic light today as irrepressible Uranus stems from your current excitement about exploring unexpressed facets of your own 18. Having a sharply uneven surface or outline. 13. A Chadic language spoken in Chad. squares the radiant Sun in your sign. Although spontaneously emerging from your creativity. You might even consider taking a leap of faith to break through long-stand- 19. A compact mass. 14. Strike sharply. shell is refreshing, you could do something foolish if you don’t take a few minutes ing self-imposed limitations. But shocking people with your current spontaneity isn’t 20. A constellation in the southern hemisphere 22. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity. to think about the consequences of your actions. It’s your day to show your true useful in the long run; start simply by revealing some of your thoughts. It’s easier to near Telescopium and Norma. 23. Move unobtrusively or furtively. colors, but consider your audience prior to performing your song and dance. turn a brilliant idea into positive action when you move slowly and steadily at first. 21. A unit of pressure. 25. Wearing footgear. 24. A living organism characterized by voluntary 27. A state in northwestern United States on the movement. Pacific. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 26. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali 29. A rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic ele- Leo (July 23-August 22) earth group. ment. Your dreams are too big to fit into your waking world, but you are Following orders is more challenging than ever while rebellious Uranus 28. An ugly evil-looking old woman. 30. A branch of the Tai languages. driven to turn your fantasies into reality anyhow. Even if you know your chances of squares the Sun in your 6th House of Daily Routine, urging you to break rules just for 31. American Revolutionary patriot. 32. (Greek legend) The greedy king of Phrygia success are slim, you’re still motivated to give it your best shot. But rather than just the sake of freedom of expression. However, you might attempt to suppress your 34. A slight rounded elevation where the who Dionysus gave the power to turn every- pushing forward, take time to develop a strategic plan of attack. It’s a mistake to radical behavior now because you don’t want to be rejected by your friends and rela- malleus attaches to the eardrum. thing he touched into gold. think anything is possible now unless you’re committed to exerting the necessary tives. Nevertheless, you can get away with the unusual now since others won’t judge 37. Filled with fear or apprehension. 33. A large number or amount. effort. Thankfully, time is on your side, so don’t exhaust yourself by trying to do you as harshly as you think. In fact, they may secretly admire you most when you dance to your own drummer. 41. Concerning those not members of the clergy. 35. A member of a North American Indian peo- everything at once. 42. Of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people. ple living east of the Sacramento river in 44. (statistics) Approximating the statistical norm California. or average or expected value. 36. Genus of East Indian trees or shrubs. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 46. An official prosecutor for a judicial district. 38. A piece of information about circumstances 47. Injured by bites or stings. that exist or events that have occurred. You may be stressed out by all the social pressures pushing and You’re walking a fine line today and even those routines that usually 48. (of securities) Not quoted on a stock 39. A motorized wheeled vehicle used for camp- pulling you in a million different directions. Happily, you can turn a challenging seem so comforting can trigger anxiety instead. Your emotions are on edge and you exchange. ing or other recreational activities. day into a memorable experience by simply doing the right thing. Instead of wast- are ready to snap at the slightest provocation. However, losing your temper will only 50. (Sumerian) Goddess personifying earth. 40. The capital and chief port and largest city of ing time trying to convince others to support your agenda, just do the absolute sap your energy and annoy others. Discussing your concerns in a rational manner is a 52. Order of mammals having few or no teeth Senegal. best job you can with whatever is currently on your plate. Have faith in your moral much smarter strategy now than ignoring them because your worries won’t simply including. 43. A tiny or scarcely detectable amount. compass now. Once your actions are in harmony with your heart, your perform- disappear on their own. Happily, the answers you seek could be closer than you real- ance will likely surpass everyone’s greatest expectations. ize if you keep an open mind while addressing the underlying issues. 55. The superior of a group of nuns. 45. An aggressive remark directed at a person 57. Hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum like a missile and intended to have a telling vitae tree and other trees of the genus effect. Guaiacum. 49. Habitually reserved and uncommunicative. WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution 58. Chorea in dogs. 51. A light strong brittle gray toxic bivalent 60. The content of cognition. metallic element. 61. The basic unit of money in Bangladesh. 53. (Babylonian) A goddess of the watery deep 65. The striking of one body against another. and daughter of Ea. 69. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade 54. (informal) Of the highest quality. name Voltaren) that is administered only orally. 56. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake 73. The cry made by sheep. Chad. 74. A member of a North American people for- 59. Capital and largest city of Cuba. merly living in the Colorado river valley in 62. Any property detected by the olfactory sys- Arizona. tem. 77. A religious belief of African origin involving 63. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a witchcraft and sorcery. skewer usually with vegetables. 78. Support resembling the rib of an animal. 64. (Jungian psychology) The inner self (not the 79. The value of a coordinate on the vertical axis. external persona) that is in touch with the 80. A member of a Mayan people of southwest- unconscious. ern Guatemala. 66. Most important element. 81. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules 67. A metabolic acid found in yeast and liver shaped like a double helix. cells. 82. Not healed. 68. The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 83. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from 221 BC. aba cloth. 70. A translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color. DOWN 71. Being or occurring at an advanced period of 1. The seventh month of the Moslem calendar. time or after a usual or expected time. 2. An impure form of quartz consisting of band- 72. Bound or secured closely. ed chalcedony. 75. Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary 3. Molten rock in the earth's crust. gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve 4. A genus of Bothidae. endings in the hypothalamus. 5. A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 76. A statement that deviates from or perverts 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material. the truth.

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Jennifer Lawrence walks onstage at the “X-Men: Apocalypse” Hugh Jackman walks onstage at the “X-Men: Apocalypse” panel ‘Darkroom’ wins Jerusalem’s Sam panel. on day 3 of Comic-Con International. Spiegel Intl Film Lab top prize he Jerusalem film festival’s Sam young man torn between two worlds - a Spiegel Intl Film Lab jury, which world of survival which holds him to a Tthis year is chaired by the strict set of rules, dictates his entire way Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg’s of thinking (...) and a world of freedom, Kirsten Niehuus, has handed out its two of true hidden feelings.” Budgeted under prizes to a pair of socially- and political- $1 million, “Darkroom” is produced by ly-engaged projects, “Darkroom” and Amir Harel and Eyelet Kait at Tel Aviv- “The Death of Black Horses.” “Aya,” Mihak based Lama Films. Brezis and Oded Binnun’s project based “The Death of Black Horses” won the on the Oscar-nominated eponymous second prize, a $25,000 grant from the short (pictured above), won the Film Beracha Foundation. Lab’s newly-created post-production The film opens in 1914, against the grant - valued at 25,000 Euros-from backdrop of WWI and on the eve of the Paris-based company Digital District. genocide which killed about two million “Aya” is produced by Yael Abecassis at Tel Christian people, including an estimated Jennifer Lawrence, from left, Hugh Jackman, and Michael Kermit the Frog, left, puppeteer Steve Whitmire, Miss Piggy, and Aviv-based Cassis Films. 1.5 million Armenians, living in the Fassbender attend the “X-Men: Apocalypse” panel. puppeteer Eric Jacobson attend “The Muppets” panel. The fourth edition’s high-profile jury Ottoman Empire. “The Death of Black comprised Film Lab alumnus Laszlo Horses” centers around Mirza, a 20-year Nemes, whose debut “Son of Saul” won old man from a Kurdish village who sets Comic-Con Day 3: ‘X-Men,’ Ryan this year’s Cannes’ Grand Prix, Olivier off with his two brothers to rescue their Pere, Arte France Cinema’s topper, fourth sibling who has been imprisoned Meinolf Zurhorst, head of ZDF’s Arte film and injured in Russia. Through this jour- Reynolds, ‘The Muppets’ & more department, and Katriel Schory, the ney, Mirza understands his brother has Israel Film Fund’s exec director. Itamar been lied to, like the rest of them, for the Alcalay’s feature debut, “Darkroom,” won sake of the family’s unity. the top prize, a $50,000 grant from the Karahan is a Kurdish film director aturday was well-spent at audience uproar when he explained Beracha Foundation. The project turns based in Istanbul. He said the fact that the Comic-Con with television and the challenges of being the pup- on Artium, an Armenian youth who lives region he lives in is “still a den of intrigued Sfilm taking over San Diego in peteer to a heavy Muppet (he clari- under his mother’s strict control in south rooted in a hundred-year-old issue the company of A-listers. Hotly fied that the character is densely made of foam) Tel Aviv and nevertheless embarks into prompted (him) to make this film.” anticipated TV panels, such as the recently cancelled “Hannibal” hit the “NBC allowed us to do some an illicit affair with Amir, a childhood Karahan’s debut “The Fall From Heaven” convention center, while huge prop- crazy sh-t for three years.”- friend. Their passionate romance seems won the best directorial debut award at erties like “X-Men,” Ben Affleck’s ”Hannibal” creator Bryan Fuller gave threatened when Artium is forced to Ankara International Film Festival and “Batman v Superman” and Ryan kudos to the network that cancelled marry a young Armenian woman, two prizes at Antalya Golden Orange film Reynolds “Deadpool” wowed the his show; he also teased a “Hannibal” Astrich, in order to end a bloody family fest. Italian producer Gabriele Oricchio is massive crowds. Check out the best movie “There must be no more war. But as Astrich turns out to be a free- producing at Rome-based Blue Door quotes from Comic-Con Day 3. “It’s flower crowns in the world.”-Hugh spirited woman, the two youngsters are Production. Spearheaded by Renen really awkward because it’s always a Dancy looked out at the audience in able to continue seeing each other, hid- Schorr, the founding director of the Sam regular name...Joffrey, Cersei, Alan. It Ballroom 20 where “Fannibals” were doesn’t really work.” “Game of donning the accessory, which sym- den from the watchful eye of their Spiegel film and TV school, and Ifat Tubi, Thrones” star Maisie Williams bolizes devotion to his show, respective families. the associate director of the lab initiative, brought laughs to the audience at “Hannibal” Alcalay, who has directed various doc- the international Film Lab presented 11 TV Guide Magazine’s Fan Favorites “Looks like we’re ready to make umentaries including “Off Season,” said projects that were developed during a panel when explaining that her some chimi-f-king-changas in here.”- “Darkroom” was a “frenetic portrait of a seven-month seminar. —Reuters most frequent fan request is to Ryan Reynolds greeted fans, taking Ryan Reynolds speaks at the “Deadpool” panel on day 3 of Comic- insert fans’ names into Arya Stark’s the stage in Hall H for “Deadpool’s” Con International on Saturday, in San Diego. —AP photos list of people to kill “They just don’t panel “I’ve only ever done one other tell us anything, that’s how much proper, actually not proper, super- they trust us.”-Also on TV Guide’s Fan hero movie.”-Reynolds humbly Favorites panel, Ming-Na Wen of made a dig at his former “Green “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” talked about Lantern,” while promoting her Marvel bosses preventing the “Deadpool” at the annual megabits cast from spoilers “If they win an “One more time!”-Fans in Hall H Emmy, it’ll say “The Simpsons.”-Al chant and give a standing ovation, Jean jokes about this past year’s demanding the “Deadpool” trailer “Family Guy” crossover episode with play again, shocking Reynolds with “The Simpsons” “I hope we don’t the overwhelming response “I can’t lose the ability to make fun of stuff concentrate because I’m still psy- because it becomes not PC.”-”The ched about the Deadpool trailer.”- Simpsons” showrunner also com- ”X-Men Apocalypse” star Nicholas mented on the state of comedy, dur- Hoult geeked out at Comic-Con “I’d ing the annual Comic-Con panel like to bring out some of our “It’s a little dangerous. We’re friends.”-Bryan Singer with the quite small.”-Kermit the Frog understatement of a lifetime, as he explained that he’s a bit weary of presented the entire “X-Men Comic Con, as he and “The Muppets” Apocalypse” cast: 16 people in total, including Jennifer Lawrence and made their Comic-Con debut “She’s This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows Ryan not exactly light.”-Eric Jacobson, the Michael Fassbender, who surprised voice of Miss Piggy, caused a playful Hall H. —Reuters Reynolds as Deadpool in “Deadpool.”

Jeff Wright, costumed as a seahorse, rocks with a fake guitar during the Underwater Music Festival in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Big Pine Key, Fla. —AP Parts of next ‘Star Trek’ film Playing the Lower to shoot in futuristic Dubai

tar Trek” is boldly Keys: Concert piped going where it “Shas not gone before. The Dubai Film and underwater in Florida TV Commission announced yesterday that filmmakers will shoot scenes for the undreds of music-loving the first person to swim from Cuba to third installment of the snorkelers and divers, joined by Key West without a shark cage, singing rebooted “Star Trek” series in Hdistance swimmer Diana Nyad, to herself to get herself through the ducked beneath the waves Saturday as more than 100-mile swim. One of the the skyscraper-studded Gulf a radio station broadcast a concert songs from Nyad’s personal sound- city. Filming is expected to underwater at the Florida Keys National track, “Me and Bobby McGee,” was begin in October, with the Marine Sanctuary. Such songs as the played in her honor Saturday. The so- Justin Lin-directed picture theme from “The Little Mermaid,” the called Lower Keys Underwater Music set for release in July 2016. Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” and Jimmy Festival took place at Looe Key Reef, Dubai and neighboring Abu Buffett’s “Fins” entertained listeners dur- part of the continental United States’ Dhabi are finding increasing ing the four-hour music session. only living coral barrier reef, located success in their bids to lure Some snorkelers pretended to jam about six miles south of Big Pine Key. underwater on mock guitars or play “This is a way for people to really more filmmakers to the emi- other fake instruments such as a whim- appreciate the coral reef while at the rates. sical fish flute. Others wore costumes same time listening to an environmen- Dubai’s record-breaking depicting mermaids and seahorses as tal message about coral protection,” Burj Khalifa skyscraper played music sounded from waterproof explained WWUS radio station news a starring role in 2011’s speakers suspended beneath boats. director and festival founder Bill “Mission: Impossible - Ghost “To be immersed in the sea and feel Becker. Staged by WWUS in partner- Protocol.” JJ Abrams, who the music coming from underneath ship with a local chamber of com- helmed the last two “Star instead of through headphones - it’s merce, the festival featured music spe- very magical and distinct,” Nyad said. cially programmed for the aquatic lis- Trek” films, shot parts of the “You couldn’t hear it this well if you tening experience. Accompanying the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode were in a concert sitting in the front tunes were coral reef conservation VII” in Abu Dhabi. The city was row.” messages and tips on environmentally Spock Vegas dressed as Star Trek’s Mr Spock gives the “live long and prosper” high five to a fan on Fifth also a location for the most In September 2013, Nyad became friendly diving practices. —AP Avenue outside the convention center on the second day of the 2015 Comic-Con International held at recent “Fast & Furious” movie the San Diego Convention Center Friday. —AP installment. —AP LIFESTYLE37 MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 Features

Group photo shows the cast of the ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ play on stage. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Photo shows children performing ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ directed by Photo shows children performing ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ directed by Group photo shows the cast pose on stage. Yaarob Bou Rahmeh during a rehearsal. Yaarob Bou Rahmeh during a rehearsal.

The assistant director of the play Sharifa Al-Omran.

Photo shows the cast of the play ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ pose on stage.r The designer of the play Hassan Al-Mulla.

Photo shows cast performing ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ directed by Yaarob The Executive Director of the play Yaarob Bou Rahmeh the director of The head of Organizing Committee of the play, Rehab Bou Rahmeh during a rehearsal. Fawaz Jaber. ‘Ehsabha Ghair’. Al-Medlij. ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ play opens on Eid, aims to promote humanitarian values in a fun and effective way

By Faten Omar Center. “He is happy and excited. He also worked hard dur- of ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ was one of a kind: “Most of the plays re- time, had chosen to participate because the play is not ing rehearsals,” she said. write stories from America or copy script, and nobody only about having fun, but it is also educational. “It is not KUWAIT: The ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ play opens this Eid Al-Fitr Medlij shared that this is her first time to organize a brings new ideas, so this is a unique play happening for lame and shallow like for example Zombie plays and so and promises fun, as well as good values, to all its viewers. play and that she’s really enjoying it, explaining that since the first time in Kuwait.” Omran also praised the children’s on, but we learned a lot of things from the play and I’m The play is one of the largest productions and is the first she works as a school principal, she’s addicted to organiz- performance and also noted their dedication in practicing going to dance as a lollipop,” she said. theatrical work produced by Lightbug Media Productions. ing. “I hope to participate in such plays every year and I every single day until 12 am. The Director Yea’reb Bo-Rahma was proud to direct “The idea of the play is new. It is about three kids who hope all the schools learn from this play and do the same,” Meanwhile, Dr Nainawah Al-Seaileek who is a mother ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ with the strength and depth of the play’s enter the social media world through Instagram, YouTube, she said. of two of the children who are participating in the play, script. The script was written in two months by Sherifa Al- Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat and discover that they Yousif Al-Harby, the main actor, who graduated from Elaf, 11, and Atyab, 9, said, “Both kids are acting in lollipop Jaber, Manayer Al-Kandri and Hessah Al-Rashdi. should use it in a good way. They also learn that if they the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, said “I play the King costumes and dancing with Gerga’an people, it is kind of The main actors in ‘Ehsabha Ghair’ are Yousef Al-Harbi, have a goal, they have to reach it,” Rehab Al-Medlij, head of YouTube who educates the kids about the benefits of like Halloween thing.” Abdulrazaq Al-Shoibi, Wadha Al-Jahim, Sheikha Al-Hindi, of the organizing committee of the play, said. YouTube and how they can learn a lot of stuff through it... Dr Seaileek explained that what she likes about the Hussain Al-Hadad, Bader Al-Halaq, Hussain Al-Fares, “All of the staff worked hard to make this play, the cos- So YouTube is not only for fun but it can also be useful,” he play is that it is educational and it is not like the other Abdulrahman Al-Enzi, Rania Al-Barhami, and Suliman Al- tumes are great and creative, and the lyrics of the songs said. plays and that it has a diverse set of children of various Marzouq. are educational and teach a lot of values. Even the chil- “After passing the King’s tests, every child discovers his ages, coming from different nationalities and religions. The play will start on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr and will dren worked so hard,” she said. talent in reading and handicrafts through the YouTube “The play is teaching my girls how to organize their time run for nine days at the Kuwait Center for Autism’s theater Medlij noted that 35 children are participating in this videos.” and their thoughts,” she said. located at Block 6, Street Number 3, West Mishref. To book play and includes a hyperactive child from the Autism Assistant Director Sharifa Al-Omran was glad the idea Her daughter, Elaf, who was participating for the first tickets, call 55178127 or visit www.pulseshows.com. lifestyle MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

Mourners pray over the coffin of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif during his funeral procession at the Hussein Tantawi Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday.—AP/AFP photos Film legend Omar Sharif gets solemn sendoff in Egypt lose friends and family paid respects Hamama, known as the “Lady of the Arabic acting in the 1950s. His most high-profile yesterday to cinema legend Omar Screen”. Born Michel Demitri Shalhoub, a roles were in the 1960s when he won an CSharif, who will forever be remembered Christian, Sharif converted to Islam to marry Oscar nomination for “Lawrence of Arabia” as the eponymous “Doctor Zhivago”, at a Hamama-who he described as the only love and Golden Globes for the same film and for solemn funeral in his native Egypt. Sharif, 83, of his life. The couple had a son, Tarek, who “Doctor Zhivago”. died on Friday of a heart attack in an upmar- was deeply emotional during Sunday’s funer- Sharif played the hero in the epic adapta- ket Cairo clinic after a struggle with al. They divorced in 1974 when Sharif, already tion of Boris Pasternak’s novel of tortured pas- Alzheimer’s disease. The funeral was held at famous in his homeland, launched a career in sions during the Russian Revolution, with his the grand mosque of Mushir Tantawi in an Hollywood. He never remarried. The winner of son Tarek playing his younger self. Sharif kept eastern neighborhood of the Egyptian capital, two Golden Globe awards and an Oscar nomi- working over the following decades, often in where key religious ceremonies are often nation for his role as Sherif Ali in David Lean’s television movies, and in later years became held. Sharif’s remains will be buried later at El 1962 epic “Lawrence of Arabia,” Sharif capti- equally renowned for his prowess as a bridge Sayeda Nafisa cemetery in the city’s south. vated audiences worldwide for more than half player and owner of thoroughbred racehors- The service was attended by a group of a century. Sharif was known for his debonair es. Sharif’s relatives, friends and Egyptian actors, style, raffish good looks and often mischie- “I’d rather be playing bridge than making a an AFP correspondent reported. His body was vous joie de vivre, but he will be remembered bad movie,” he once said, before announcing draped in the Egyptian flag and a black forever as the eponymous “Doctor Zhivago”. in 2006 that he had given up the game. Sharif shroud. Journalists outnumbered mourners, had a triple heart bypass in 1992 and suffered and there was no sign of any top government Avid Bridge player a mild heart attack in 1994, according to the officials or Hollywood stars at the memorial Tributes poured in after the news of IMDb movie database website. The 100-ciga- service. “Omar Sharif represented Egypt to the Sharif’s death. “He was handsome, sophisticat- rettes-a-day smoker quit after the operation. world in the best possible way,” said Hussein ed and charming. He was a proud Egyptian,” Sharif made something of a comeback in Fahmy, a popular Egyptian actor who attend- American star Barbra Streisand, who starred 2003 in the title role of the French film ed the funeral. Zahi Hawass, the prominent alongside Sharif in 1968’s “Funny Girl”, wrote “Monsieur Ibrahim”, playing an elderly Muslim archaeologist and former Egyptian antiquities on Facebook. “I feel lucky to have had the shopkeeper. The performance won him a best minister, said he had “lost a close friend” while opportunity to work with Omar, and I’m pro- actor award at the Venice Film Festival and “the world lost a great actor”. foundly sad to hear of his passing.” Fluent in the best actor Cesar, France’s equivalent of an A file picture taken on June 28, 2008, shows Veteran Egyptian actor Omar Sharif Sharif’s death came six months after that of six languages and also famous for his skills at Oscar.—AP smiling for the crowd as he visits the 16th Artfilm International Film Festival in his ex-wife and iconic Egyptian actress, Faten playing the card game bridge, Sharif began Trencianske Teplice.

Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy mourns next Tarek El-Sharif, center, with his children attends the funeral of his father Egyptian actor Omar Tarek El-Sharif, center, arrives to his fatherís funeral. to the coffin of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif. Sharif.

Cameramen film mourners as they carry the coffin of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif Mourners pray next to the coffin of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif during his funeral procession. during his burial ceremony at El Shafie Cemetery. lifestyle MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

A file picture taken on November 24, 2009, shows Egyptian veteran film stars Omar Sharif and Hussein Fahmi holding national flags during an event at the Giza Mourners carry the coffin of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif during his funeral procession at the Hussein Tantawi Mosque. Pyramids plateau.

A file picture taken on May 23, 1988, shows Italian movie maker Ettore Scola and A file picture taken on September 10, 2009, shows Egyptian actor Omar Sharif and Egyptian actor Omar Sharif laughing during the 41th International Film Festival in actress Cyrine Abdel Nour and Basma Hassan posing during the photocall of “Al Cannes. Mosafer” (The Traveller) at the Venice film festival.

A file picture taken on November 30, 2005, shows Egyptian film star Omar Sharif posing with Lebanese actress Carmen Libbus and Egypt’s Mervat Amin after receiving an honorary award on the sidelines of the Cairo international film festival in the Egyptian capi-

A file picture taken on December 8, 2006, shows Egypt’s veteran film star Omar A file picture taken on November 28, 2006, shows Egyptian-born veteran film star Sharif sharing a light moment with Izzat Abu Auf , the president of the Cairo Omar Sharif greeting US actor Danny Glover on stage in the presence of the Cairo International Film Festival, and fellow Egyptian film star Hussein Fahmi during the International Film Festival president, Izzat Abu Auf, at the opening ceremony of the Egyptian capital’s 30th film festival closing ceremony. 30th edition of the festival at the Opera House in the Egyptian capital.

A file picture taken on December 16, 2003, shows Egytian actor Omar Sharif attending a boxing match in Levallois, north-western Paris.

A file picture taken on October 4, 1970, shows Egyptian cinema legend Omar Sharif A file picture taken on April 21, 1992 in Sydney shows Egyptian cinema legend posing with French traveler and singer Antoine during the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Omar Sharif preparing to sign a bottle of his new perfume for women. horse race at the Longchamp race track in Paris.

A file picture taken on May 18, 2004, shows Egyptian actor Omar Sharif arriving with Lebanese singer Haifa Wehbi for the official projection of the Coen brothers’ film “Ladykillers”, at the 57th Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera Town.

A file picture taken on May 14, 2004, shows Egyptian actor Omar Sharif answering A file picture taken on August 29, 2003, shows Egyptian actor Omar Sharif gesturing journalists questions in Zurich after a meeting of the FIFA executive committee for during a photo call at Venice Lido. the presentation of the five African nations bidding to host the 2010 World Cup. Film legend Omar Sharif gets solemn sendoff in Egypt

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Indian Muslim devotee Moulana Mohammed Fasihuddin Nizami examines a large print Quran at Islamic University in Hyderabad during the holy month of Ramadan yesterday. As well as abstinence and fasting during Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to pray and read the Quran during Islam’s holiest month. (Inset) Indian Muslim devotee Moulana Mohammed Fasihuddin Nizami examines a 100-year-old one-inch Quran at Islamic University in Hyderabad.—AFPphotos Ramadan festival breathes new life into Saudi’s old Jeddah

esidents of the Saudi Red Sea city of festival encouraged her and other homeown- Jeddah are slowly returning to its his- ers to take better care of their properties. Rtoric centre, where a Ramadan cultural “The Jeddah festival brought life to the festival and UN heritage status are giving new houses and the area,” she said. The homes, life to the old quarter. Last year the United some of them rising multiple storeys, are built Nations added Jeddah to its UNESCO global of rock and wood, with decorated facades heritage list, acknowledging its distinctive and large bay windows known as rawashin to architecture, which evolved from the city’s help air circulate. This has the added benefit centuries-old role as a global trading hub and of creating cooling shadows for people out- the gateway for pilgrims visiting Islam’s holi- side. UNESCO said the design and function of est sites. The cultural festival that began on the homes reflected their adaptation to the June 18, the first day of the fasting month of humid local climate and to Jeddah’s promi- Ramadan, coincides with a broader tourism nence as a trading and religious centre. They drive in Saudi Arabia. also include ground floor offices and com- The kingdom is targeting its own citizens mercial outlets, and rooms rented for pil- as well as the millions of Muslims from grims. Only “scant vestiges” of this Red Sea around the world who undertake religious architectural tradition survive outside of visits. “We wanted to bring life back to this Saudi Arabia, UNESCO said. area after its people had abandoned it, and we achieved that,” Jeddah’s Deputy Governor A sweet history Mohammed al-Wafi told AFP among the festi- Along alleys between the houses, the val crowds. He said a number of homes in the Ramadan festival features about 80 shops old quarter had already been renovated, but and stalls and a dozen restaurants-all usually much work still needs to be done in the his- staffed by locals-representing traditional toric heart of the kingdom’s second-largest trades and delicacies from the coastal Hejaz The facade of a historical building is seen in the UNESCO-listed heritage site in the city. region around Jeddah. “We have been run- Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah.—AFP photos Among old Jeddah’s most famous attrac- ning this business as a family for almost 150 tions is the Sharbatly House, made of coral, years, and this is considered one of the oldest where legendary British First World War intel- professions in the kingdom,” Samir Jastania ligence officer T.E. Lawrence stayed in 1917. said at his popular shop selling Hejazi sweets. Like other buildings in the district, which also Another vendor offers appetisers, pickles and includes centuries-old mosques, it fell into traditional spices that reflect the cosmopoli- disrepair before the quarter’s UNESCO listing tan history of Jeddah, a city considered rela- began to spark a revival. Sami Nawar, head of tively liberal in Saudi Arabia, where a severe the historic area known to residents as Al- version of Islam is practiced. Balad, said several prominent families are “What makes me happy is that the people among those who have reconstructed homes of the area run it all. It’s amazing,” said festival at their own expense, and more than 700 visitor Ali Jazar, 39, sipping a popular restoration licences have been granted over Ramadan apricot drink known as gamardeen. the last five years. Tourism and finance min- Although this year’s Ramadan cultural festival istry officials are looking at how to help other in old Jeddah is not the first, the event has owners fund their renovations, possibly taken on added significance since the through loans, Nawar said. UNESCO designation. Wafi said that in its first seven days almost 130,000 people flocked to Rare traditional architecture the festival’s open-air markets, games, tradi- In its decision last year, UNESCO noted the tional rituals, foods and literary discussions. importance of the “reduction of the rate of One visitor, Osman Al-Rosaini, 45, said it is decay of the historic houses, which are often a chance to “teach my children about their abandoned and squatted (in) by poor immi- roots”. Mansour Al-Zamil, who owns a gift and grants”. While warning “negative develop- memorabilia shop, says Ramadan is just the ment” could jeopardize the area’s character, it start of his commitment to Jeddah’s old quar- foresaw “a new virtuous circle” thanks to reno- ter. “Opening this shop has been my dream vation projects and involvement of home- since I was a child. I opened it in the historical owners and merchants, like Maha Baeshn. city and it will be here after the festival is Historical buildings are seen in the UNESCO-listed heritage site. Baeshn, an artist and poet, said the Ramadan over.”—AFP