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MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 SHAWWAL 8, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net The last day for submitting Ramadan Quiz coupons is today, August 4, 2014 at Kuwait Times offices from 9am ­ 6pm. The raffle draw will take place at JAC showroom Ali Alghanim & Sons Co., Shuwaikh at 7pm on Monday, August 11, 2014 under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce. Residency violators given Max 47º Min 31º chance to legalize status High Tide 05:29 & 16:16 MoI reduces penalty amount • No amnesty on horizon Low Tide 11:20 & 23:10 40 PAGES NO: 16244 150 FILS in the By Nawara Fattahova news KUWAIT: Expat residency violators who are arrested will now be given an oppor- Nottingham Forest tunity to legalize their status and remain to rename stadium? in the country instead of being deported, NOTTINGHAM: A new sponsorship deal for English a senior official at the Interior Ministry told Kuwait Times. Brig Gen Adel Al- Championship side Nottingham Forest could see Hashash, Head of Public Relations and the club rename their famous home ground ‘Kuwait Moral Guidance at the Ministry of City Ground Stadium’. Club officials have so far Interior, also denied an amnesty was refused to comment on the story, but the Daily Mail imminent. Usually, the Ministry of reported that the deal has been agreed by Interior issues an amnesty every two Nottingham Forest owner and chairman Fawaz Al- years or so to allow violators to leave the Hasawi. As well as having the City Ground renamed country without paying penalties or as ‘KCG Stadium’, the sponsorship deal will also see being banned from returning. the players carry a Kuwait logo on their shirts. The Previously when violating expats were 30,576 capacity ground, which has been home to arrested, they faced deportation without Nottingham Forest for 116 years, will undergo a recourse and were then banned from rebranding to incorporate the new name, as the entering the country again. “Now the club make push this season to regain their place in violator can pay the penalties and trans- the Premier League. The Nottingham Post newspa- fer his visa to remain in Kuwait. Also, the Adel Al-Hashash per reported that Hasawi is currently in Kuwait ministry has set a maximum limit for the elsewhere and makes KD 120 or 130. And holding discussions with a number of parties about penalty for one year at KD 600 only they were then waiting for the amnesty potential sponsorship deals. The Al-Hasawi family, instead of KD 730 previously, or KD 2 for to leave,” he explained. who made its fortune in the refrigeration and air- each day,” added Hashash. KSHR formed a special ‘expat labor’ conditioning business, bought Nottingham Forest Director of the Kuwait Society for committee more than a year ago. “Four in 2012. Human Rights (KSHR) Mohammed Al- attorneys work in this committee and Hamidi noted that this amendment of receive complaints and cases from More citizenships rules is in favor of expats. “We didn’t have wronged expats - both domestic workers to be revoked? many cases of visa violators as they were and other employees. We had cases of KUWAIT: The Cabinet is expected to discuss revo- usually deported immediately. Also, the workers who were beaten and others cation of citizenship of more people in its meeting majority of the absconding cases were of who didn’t receive their salaries. We try today. Before the Eid break, the Cabinet revoked maids or other laborers who work in oth- to resolve their conflicts peacefully and the citizenship of former opposition MP Abdullah er places for higher pay. For instance, a get them their rights. Our service is free Al-Barghash and two of his brothers and sister maid, instead of getting KD 60, works of charge,” concluded Hamidi. along with their family members. The Cabinet also revoked the citizenship of Ahmad Jabr Al- Shemmari, owner of Al-Youm TV and Alam Al-Youm Ramadan in Saudi Arabia newspaper, which backed the opposition. The Information Ministry, in a subsequent move, can- mostly free from MERS celed the licenses of the two media outlets “because they did not fully honor one of the condi- RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reported 10 con- and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday ran until late tions in the licenses”. The Cabinet also ordered the firmed new cases of a deadly respirato- last week. closure of branches of local non-governmental ry disease during Islam’s fasting month Hundreds of people were infected by public welfare associations for “violating the rules of Ramadan and subsequent Eid Al-Fitr Middle East Respiratory Syndrome set out by law for the activities of public welfare for holiday, after fears that an influx of pil- (MERS) in the kingdom in April and May, which they were licensed”. Reports said that a sec- grims over the period might spread the raising concerns about the pilgrimage ond list might be issued by the Cabinet today of KUWAIT: The minaret of the heritage Al-Sharhan Mosque, built in 1813, is seen jux- infection more widely. Notices of any in Ramadan and during October’s hajj, about seven or eight names including a former sen- taposed with the Liberation Tower in Kuwait City yesterday. The Liberation Tower is new confirmed cases are published at when millions of people will travel to ior opposition lawmaker. the second tallest structure in Kuwait. Construction of the tower commenced before the end of every day by the Health Makkah and Madinah. the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on Aug 2, 1990. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Ministry. Ramadan ended a week ago Continued on Page 15 Israel strikes Gaza school Ban slams ‘criminal act’, wants ‘madness’ to stop GAZA CITY: The UN expressed outrage madness must stop,” he said. after another deadly strike on one of its The United States was “appalled by 367 killed in schools yesterday as Israel began pulling today’s disgraceful shelling” and urged some troops from Gaza in a widely- Israel to do more to prevent civilian casu- acknowledged step towards unilateral alties, according to a statement by State China quake withdrawal. The strike killed 10 people at Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki. a school in the southern city of Rafah She also called for an investigation into BEIJING: More than 367 people died and almost where around 3,000 Palestinians who recent attacks on UN schools. The strike 2,000 were injured when a strong earthquake hit had been made homeless by the vio- on the school came as Palestinian fac- southwest China’s mountainous Yunnan province lence had been sheltering, in the third tions gathered for truce talks with Egypt yesterday, bringing homes crashing to the ground such incident within 10 days. UN in Cairo and world powers voiced and sparking a massive relief operation. The quake in Secretary General Ban Ki-moon strongly increasingly urgent calls for the warring condemned the shelling, calling it “a sides to lay down their weapons. NAJAF: The mother of an Iraqi fighter loyal to Shiite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr, who Zhaotong prefecture, in the province’s northeast, moral outrage and a criminal act”. “This Continued on Page 15 was killed during clashes in northern city of Samarra, mourns during his funeral toppled buildings and left rescue teams and resi- yesterday in this central shrine city. — AFP dents to pull survivors from beneath the rubble, images on social media showed. “At least 367 people have been killed and 1,881 people were injured,” the official news agency Xinhua reported early today, cit- Islamic State grabs ing rescuers and raising a previous toll given minutes earlier of 357. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the Iraqi dam, oilfield quake at a magnitude of 6.1 and said it struck at a rel- atively shallow depth of 10 km at 4:30 pm (0830 BAGHDAD: Islamic State fighters seized ers who aim to redraw the borders of the GMT). “Too many buildings were damaged and we control of Iraq’s biggest dam, an oilfield Middle East. are collecting data on deaths and injuries,” Xinhua and three more towns yesterday after The Islamic State, which sees Iraq’s quoted local official Chen Guoyong as saying in the inflicting their first major defeat on majority Shiites as apostates who deserve township of Longtoushan, which sits at the epicen- Kurdish forces since sweeping across to be killed, also seized the Ain Zalah oil tre. State television broadcast footage of people run- much of northern Iraq in June. Capture of field - adding to four others already under ning from their homes and gathering in the streets, the electricity-generating Mosul Dam, its control that provide funding for opera- as witnesses described the devastation on social net- after an offensive of barely 24 hours, could tions - and three towns. Initially strong works. “The walls of several buildings crumbled, and give the Sunni militants the ability to flood Kurdish resistance evaporated after the water pipes were ruptured. The electricity was cut major Iraqi cities or withhold water from start of an offensive to take the town of off,” wrote a user in Ludian county, 23 km from the farms, raising the stakes in their bid to top- Zumar. The Islamists then hoisted their epicentre, on China’s Twitter-like Weibo. The user’s ple Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki’s Shiite- black flags there, a ritual that has often message was accompanied by images of cracked led government. preceded mass executions of their cap- walls and a pile of bricks strewn across the road. “The terrorist gangs of the Islamic State tured opponents and the imposition of an Another Ludian resident described the scene as have taken control of Mosul Dam after the ideology even Al-Qaeda finds excessive. resembling a “battlefield after bombardment”, telling withdrawal of Kurdish forces without a The group, which has declared a Xinhua: “I have never felt (such) strong tremors fight,” said Iraqi state television. The swift caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria to rule before. What I can see are all ruins.” The county was withdrawal of Kurdish “peshmerga” troops over all Muslims, poses the biggest chal- the worst hit, with 122 residents killed, more than was an apparent severe blow to one of the lenge to the stability of OPEC member Iraq 180 missing and 1,300 injured. only forces in Iraq that until now had since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Continued pn Page 15 GAZA: Children of the Al-Ghoul family are laid in an ice-cream freezer as the hos- stood firm against the Sunni Islamist fight- Continued on Page 15 pital morgue was full in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday. — AP LOCAL MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

KUWAIT: Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, the Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister, and Acting Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs held a reception yesterday to exchange Eid Al-Fitr greetings with staff from both min- istries. Governors, mayors and senior officials in the interior and awqaf ministries attended the event. Interior Minister reiterates security apparatuses’ loyalty to Kuwaiti leadership

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister, and leadership, interior ministry said. ing governors, mayors, leaderships of interior and Awqaf leadership and all its personnel for their continuous effort Acting Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Sheikh “Kuwait has given us a lot. Therefore, we will not scrimp ministries, and citizens, ministry’s security media depart- to preserve Kuwait’s security, praising at the same time Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah reiterated yes- on it ,” Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled stressed during his ment noted in a statement. their obvious effort during the holy month of Ramadan terday the security establishment’s loyalty to Kuwait’s wise meeting with a number of Eid Al-Fitr well-wishers, includ- He also expressed his gratitude to Interior Ministry’s and Eid Al-Fitr. — KUNA Nearly 2,000 flights for Eid holiday

KUWAIT: Kuwait International Airport saw much- front of planes, and argued that the process is sub- expected heavy activity during Eid Al-Fitr with ject to the airline itself under the DGCA’s supervi- nearly 2,000 flights throughout the holiday. The sion. busy traveling schedule forced the Directorate However, Huwaidi explained that those four General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to register 118 leased gates are opened and closed by the leased extra flights in addition to 1,855 scheduled ones, airline under the supervision of the Interior bringing the total to 1,973, said Ahmed Al-Huwaidi, Ministry. He added that a news report circulated on the Acting Director of operations management. social media was about one of these gates “which Commenting on news reports circulated by was a mistake made by one of its employees when some social media outlets over a delay in the open- he did not open the gate on time at the arrival of ing of a passenger gate at the KIA, Huwaidi told the plane.” Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the Ministry of “The necessary action in this regard was taken,” Interior, represented by the General Administration he indicated. for airport security, is the sole entity authorized to He pointed out that the Kuwait International open and close the gates of the arrival and depar- Airport offers all the facilities and services neces- ture terminals through a magnetic reader system sary for the smooth flow of arriving and departing that is in the possession of security personnel with passengers. Separately, the Interior Ministry the exception of four gates which were recently announced yesterday that 411,145 traveled leased to one of the national carriers. through land border checkpoints during the holi- The Interior Ministry’s Security Media day. The number includes 189,063 people who Department said in a statement Friday that airport entered Kuwait between July 24th and August 2nd. Kuwait International Airport security is not responsible for opening gates in — KUNA

KUWAIT: Amiri Diwan Advisor Mohammad Dheifallah Sharar attended the inauguration ceremony of Mauritanian President Mohammad Ould Abdel Aziz in the capital Nouakchott on Saturday. Sharar represented His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. — KUNA Fatwa allows organ donation in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Kuwait encourages according to the Kuwaiti edict, can enforcement, told KUNA, that Islam human organ transplants in line approve, after his (her) demise, essentially stipulates that the faith- with humane considerations and donation of some of the organs, ful are obliged to protect their Islamic basic principles that advo- except for the sex organs or DNA organs and abstain from any harm cate safeguarding and saving transmitters, for the benefit of a to them, however he mentioned human lives. This approach was patient. some basic rules that genuinely embodied with establishment of allow organs’ transplant for saving the Kuwait Transplant Society which lives, stressing the necessity of celebrates its 30th anniversary approval of the deceased or the today. people closest to him (her). The Ministry of Awqaf and Transplant is forbidden if there is Islamic Affairs’ Fatwa Commission any sign of life in the donor, he has issued a fatwa (edict), essential- stressed. Moreover, organs’ trade is ly stipulating that a human organ forbidden “for the human body is can be donated from the deceased, not an object for transactions, for whose main organs, namely the this infringes on the human dignity.” heart and the lungs have stopped The Kuwaiti society urges citizens to functioning, provided that he (she) approve donation of some of their mention approval of the donation organs after death to treat patients in his (her) will or approval of the in dire need for such treatment. It heirs or the “mentors.” holds conventions, takes part in It says in part that a human conferences abroad and grants organ can be given to a patient who awards for researchers in the is in dire need of the donation or Dr. Khaled Al-Madhkour, the domain. It also promotes Kuwait’s where there is no other alternative head of the supreme commission pioneering role in the sector of to save his (her) life. A human being, for completion of Islamic Sharia’a human organs transplant. — KUNA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 LOCAL

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Measuring the egal. The tailor connects the two parts of the eqal.

Inside view of an egal shop in Souq Mubarakiya. The tailor fires the egal to burn off piling (fuzz) from the finished headpiece. The making of the ‘Arabic crown’

KUWAIT: One of the most prominent aspects of local dress is in Kuwait who focus solely on this ‘Arabic crown.’ In the pho- followed by making the pulp before the skin is coiled around the male headgear: the outer garments consist of the ghotra - tos, Syrian tailor Muhammad Suleiman Al-Beik showcases his the pulp. Then the ends of the eqal are joined together in a the flowing fabric (typically white or checked) and the egal. craft. very precise way. Lastly, the egal is burned to remove fuzz, The egal is often produced by master tailors who have spent Egals are typically made with cotton, wool and now even although some people prefer it with fuzz. Almost always, egals years learning the art. Meant to fix the ghotra in place, the with synthetic silk. The making of the eqal goes through sever- are black but occasionally a customer will ask to include a con- egal is traditionally made by hand and there are many tailors al stages, beginning with the making of the ‘skin’ of the eqal, trast thread.

25 participants selected for Generation Special Report 4 of The Proteges powered by KIPCO Kafala is a system of slavery: An interview KUWAIT: Kuwait Projects Company with the Kuwait Trade Union Federation (KIPCO) announced that 25 young people aged between 16 and 24 have been selected to participate in KUWAIT: Migrant Rights, a nonprofit organization, Generation 4 of The Proteges - the focused on advancing the rights of migrant labor MR: Did you take any action against these arbi- mentorship program that provides throughout the Middle East, interviewed the Kuwait trary policies? young people with opportunities Trade Union Federation General Secretary Abdulrahman Al-Ghanim: Yes of course. We met with the MoI and acquire life and leadership skills. The Al-Ghanim about the status of expat workers in Kuwait. they basically told us that they will continue to deport fourth generation of The Proteges Al-Ghanim is also in charge of the Expat Workers “violators.” They said they will not stop until they “clean program will start on the first week of Office, which operates under the federation. This office, up” the country from all “violators.” Unfortunately, the August, and will continue for six- despite legal and political limitations, is calling for 1.) MoI does not allow us to interfere and in future these weeks. the end of the Kafala system in Kuwait; 2.) for legislation issues will only get worse and make Kuwait look bad Hundreds young people applied that regulates workers’ rights in the private sector and when it comes to labor rights and unions. for the program and our 25 were 3.) for migrants’ right to unionize. The Federation is also selected through an exhaustive involved with workers’ complaints submitted to the MR: You have previously demanded the abolish- process. The participants were chosen Ministry of Labor. In this interview, Al-Ghanim discusses ment of the Kafala System. Do you still push for this based on rigorous selection that the apathy and discrimination systematically practiced aim? included a personality test and two against migrant workers in Kuwait. Al-Ghanim: We have been working on this since rounds of interviews with a panel of Abeer Al-Omar Shamlan Al-Bahar 2008. We are only given promises. We do not see any mentors. Corporate Social Responsibility at Al-Bahar added: “We would like to Migrant-Rights.org: What motivated you to estab- seriousness or clear steps taken to end the Kafala sys- Program Manager, Shamlan Al- KIPCO, said: “We have been very thank The Proteges strategic partner lish the “expatriate workers’ office”? tem. We have proposed an alternative to Kafala that Bahar, commented on the process: impressed by the Proteges interview KIPCO and its participating compa- Al-Ghanim: The Kuwait Trade Union Federation by makes the state the sole sponsor, facilitating recruit- “The selection process was a very long process and the methods used to nies - Burgan Bank, OSN, KAMCO, law covers all workers in Kuwait, and it is a third party in ment. The suggestion is forgotten in the drawers of the one this year. We received hundreds select the 25 finalists from hundreds United Real Estate, Qurain the International Labor Organization (ILO). We found out Labor Ministry. The Kafala system is a failure and a sys- of outstanding applications and met of who applied this year. Each of Petrochemical Industries Company, that expat workers in the private sector are not covered tem of slavery. each and every candidate, which these 25 young people has demon- Gulf Insurance Group United by a union and complaints increased so we established made it one of the hardest decisions strated something special during Education Company , United this office in 1993 to look at these complaints and work MR: How do you fight passivity and hostility to make”. He added “We are very the selection process and we are Networks, Kuwait Hotels Company them out. practiced against migrants? pleased with the outcome, we look delighted with the caliber of those and for all their help. Al-Ghanim: Our powers are simple and limited; forward to get to know our 25 pro- who have been chosen.” She added “We also send our gratitude to our MR: Do you attempt to mobilize and include financially and in numbers. We cannot do much other teges and are very excited to start the “KIPCO is pleased to support the Platinum Sponsors: Abyat, Ali than dealing with complaints and personal issues. Such summer of the fourth generation of bright future that awaits the bright Alghanim & Sons Automotive Co., things should be done by the government which is our program.” young men and women at The and Alanba Newspaper and Bronze obligated to make such efforts according to interna- Abeer Al-Omar, Manager, Proteges.” Sponsor: IFA Consulting Services.” tional treaties of labor and anti-racism. A worker is tak- en into an enslaving system, right after arrival in Kuwait.

MR: Have you taken any steps taken to support domestic workers? Al-Ghanim: Surely. We took part in writing a pro- posed law for domestic workers but it is still waiting approval of the parliament.

MR: Do you think the new law would be efficient? Abdulrahman Al-Ghanim Al-Ghanim: We took part in drafting this law. We hope it will be a good first step, to start regulating and migrant workers in the local labor movement? centralizing recruitment and issues of expat workers. Al-Ghanim: Movements erupting lately in Kuwait were political rather than labor-related. There have been MR: How would you evaluate of the Labor some attempts lately, for example among Sudanese Ministry, especially when it comes to the accounta- nurses who were demanding equal rights at work bility of sponsors and employers? because they were getting paid less than others. We Al-Ghanim: Bad bad bad. Even the weak companies were present during this case and solved the problem who have no connections and friends in the ministry, between both sides. Unfortunately, we face a real prob- are punished with only one year suspension of their lem in Kuwait because of regulations that do not allow Kafala privileges; meaning they are not allowed to expat workers to form a union. They are allowed to join sponsor any workers within that year. The big compa- unions but not if they are workers in the private sector nies, however, are untouchable. Recently there was a which does not have a union. case in which a company admitted committing viola- tions. The company was only asked to sign a paper MR: What is your position towards the escalating promising not to repeat violations. They are still recruit- crackdown against migrant workers? ing new workers, getting KD 2000 for every recruit- Al-Ghanim: The ongoing crackdown does not aim to ment! fix the problem. We saw how arbitrary this campaign was, targeting migrant workers. We denounce and reject MR: Is the ministry aware of this illegal trading? such approaches to the issue. It is like solving a mistake Al-Ghanim: Yes of course. If they did not know, that KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti astronomer managed to take this rare photo for the Veil Nebula from with another. The mistakes of the labor ministry are should be a bigger problem. There is a countless num- the Salmi desert. Jassem Mutlaq said that he took the picture recently using self-devel- resolved with deportations by the Ministry of Interior ber of complaints and problems that are just related to oped photography techniques through filters that detect oxygen and hydrogen emis- Affairs! the black market of work visas. sions. Mutlaq is the manager for the Kuwait National Radio Observatory in the Kuwait Science Club. — KUNA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 LOCAL

Items confiscated from unlicensed vendors. Trucks lined-up during the crackdown. 193 arrested in Jleeb crackdown

By Hanan Al-Saadoun the suspect, according to the latter. The detainee lodged a complaint against the policeman as soon as they arrived to their destination. KUWAIT: Nearly two hundred people were arrested in a crackdown in Both were sent to the relevant authorities for questioning. Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Saturday night. The campaign was led by Major General Abdulfattah Al-Ali, the Interior Ministry’s Assistant Suicide Undersecretary for General Security, and targeted violators of labor A Filipina woman leaped to her death from the eighth floor of the and residency laws, roaming vendors and unlicensed sale activities. A building she lives in Nugra. Meanwhile, an Indian man hanged himself in Farwaniya stables. Police investigations are underway in both cases. total of 193 lawbreakers were arrested during the campaign, the min- istry announced in a statement. Maj Gen Al-Ali said that unscheduled Murder threat campaigns will continue in Jleeb and other parts of Kuwait. A Kuwaiti woman filed a case at the Saad Al-Abdallah police station and pressed murder threat charges against a man she was able to Transgender accuses officer of sexual assault identify. The woman told officers that her two friends who were with A policeman who was asked to take a transgender male to the her at a co-op society where the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at Criminal Evidence Department for a blood sample on suspension of her are prepared to testify as witnesses. Authorities are investigating Detainees being escorted to a bus to be taken to the proper authorities following being drunk, fell into his antiques and committed an indecent act with the case. their arrest. Firemen battle blaze in Shuwaikh

KUWAIT: Six firefighting units battled a massive blaze that broke out in several car workshops in Shuwaikh industrial area Saturday night and caused wide- spread damage. The fire covered an area of almost 2,000 square meters full of electrical appliances and plastic tubes, said Brigadier Khaled Al-Mikrad, Deputy Director at Kuwait Fire Services Directorate (KFSD). “No casualties were reported and an investigation is under- way to determine how the fire started,” Mikrad noted. Firefighters controlled a fire an hour after it broke out in several car work- shops in the same area Friday. Two workers and a fireman were injured in the incident. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Firefighters in action while putting out the fire. — Photos by Hanan Al-Saadoun 400 classic sports cars to be crushed?

By Hanan Al-Saadoun these cars obstructed roads and turned them into racing arenas, and harassed families and KUWAIT: The traffic department is waiting for those using remote roads. The cars were the go-ahead to destroy around 400 sports impounded following several flash campaigns cars, 98 percent of which are either GT or Z to arrest violators for speeding, running traffic Transformer ablaze types that were famous in the 1970s and 1980s. lights, not fastening seatbelts and tinting win- The cars were brought from several Gulf coun- dows, in addition to being involved in illegal KUWAIT: Firefighters tackled a blaze at a power trans- tries as they have disappeared from Kuwait. races. former in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Saturday night. No injuries The cars were impounded for reasons relat- The suspects bought the cars from Gulf were reported in the incident. An investigation was ed to speeding, racing, showing off and violat- states that view them as classics, and are not opened to determine the causes behind the fire. ing safety and security rules. The owners of aware that Kuwaiti youth use them recklessly. A second generation Nissan 280Z, first introduced in 1978. Actress, cop held for intoxication, police assault

KUWAIT: A celebrity and a cop face charges for attacking detectives collided with their vehicle. The two, a 40-year-old fuel on his mother’s sports car and set it ablaze before escap- Officer stabbed policemen while being under the influence of alcohol. Police Kuwaiti man, and his wife, a 34-year-old Gulf national, suffered ing. The son chased him and had a fight with him. Both were A policeman was stabbed by a person who parked his patrols in Shaab spotted a couple leaving a building and walk- various injuries, including a broken back that the woman sus- sent to Farwaniya Hospital, then sent for questioning. car in a handicapped parking space. The policeman ing in a suspicious manner, so they approached them after get- tained. Separately, a hot pursuit near Sulaibiya graveyard end- approached the man in his car to make sure whether he ting in their car and asked them for their IDs. The woman was ed with the arrest of a suspect who was charged with attempt- Fugitive escapes arrest is handicapped or not. When he found out that he was identified as an actress and the man as a police officer. The two ed murder since he fired from a weapon during the chase. The Hawally police arrested three citizens for attacking police- not, he asked him for his license. A verbal exchange attacked the police men when they were searching the car and car he was driving was reported stolen, and police also found men and allowing a suspect to escape arrest. Policemen ensued afterwards, and escalated to the point that saw found a full bottle of vodka. The two kicked the doors of the drugs inside during the search. The chase started when the ordered a driver to pull over for speeding on the Gulf Road, but the man get out of his car, beat the policeman and try to patrol car after being placed in it, causing extensive damage. suspect ignored orders to pull over. he ignored their orders which led to a pursuit. The driver broke escape. But when the policeman followed him, he pulled They were charged with public intoxication, insulting police- the traffic light, collided with a police patrol, then got out of his a knife out of his pocket and stabbed him directly above men on duty damaging public property. Man brawls with car arsonist car and pointed a pistol towards the policemen. Then, three the eye. The injured policeman did not let go of the sus- A citizen exchanged blows and stabs with a man he saw people came out of the car and attacked police allowing the pect until other patrols came and arrested him. Couple injured in suspect’s pursuit burning his mother’s car in front of the house. The citizen who driver to escape. The suspects were referred to the proper Attempted murder charge were pressed against the sus- A couple was injured when a car being chased by criminal left the house in Andalus area was surprised by a man pouring authorities while search is ongoing for the fugitive. pect. — Al-Watan, Al-Rai MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 LOCAL Foreign recruitment could start next year

By A Saleh Subaih further indicated that a months, after which all transfer number of companies could be applications will be rejected. The KUWAIT: Recruiting in the private referred to the public prosecution stipulation covers domestic work- sector will start around the begin- soon on human trafficking ers who transfer their visas to the ning of next year through a mech- charges, adding that similar inves- same employer or a first degree anism based on coordination tigations are currently ongoing relative. between the Public Authority for with “four major companies”. The Hiring labor forces from abroad Manpower and other state depart- minister added that the idea of in the private sector is currently ments, a senior government offi- changing the private sector’s suspended as the Public Authority cial said. The authority will coordi- labor law is being entertained “as for Manpower works on new con- nate with the Central Statistical part of efforts to close all loop- trols to regulate the process. No Bureau to address the demo- holes that can be used by visa traf- set date or details about the possi- KRCS hands out relief aid in Gaza graphical structure and the fickers”. bility of reopening foreign recruit- KUWAIT: The fourth consignment of relief including food, medicine and blankets, Interior Ministry to organize the Meanwhile, Subaih announced ment are currently available. In aid from the Kuwait Red Crescent Society Anwar Al-Hasawi, KRCS Vice Chairman of labor market, explained Hind Al- that allowing domestic workers to another topic, minister Subaih (KRCS) has been distributed among the Board of Directors, said in statement. Subaih, Minister of Social Affairs transfer their visas to the private emphasized that nongovernmen- Palestinian people in Khan Younis and The fund-raising campaign in Kuwait and Labor and Planning and sector starts on Aug 17. The win- tal organizations will face legal KUWAIT: Minister Al-Subaih speaks Shejaiya in the Gaza Strip which has been will continue nonstop for the coming peri- Development. dow will remain open for three procedures if they violate the law. to reporters at the reception. under a non-stop Israeli aggression. od, he added. The Kuwaiti humanitarian aid A Palestinian charity and its volunteers is meant to alleviate the woes and suffer- have exerted fervent efforts in order to ings of the Palestinian people, he pointed deliver the Kuwaiti relief aid to Gaza, out. —KUNA

KUWAIT: Minister Al-Ibrahim in a group photo with staff members. Ministry of Electricity collects KD 420m in power bills KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity and Water cases of water theft, stressing violators should of the environmental impact of the project and Abdelaziz Abdelletif Al-Ibrahim announced yes- be held accountable. the EPA had approved the piling process. terday that the ministry has collected KD 420 Referring to the huge pressure on the ministry He added the EPA asked the ministry a year million in delayed power bills from consumers due to an increase in power consumption in the ago to help build new habitats for coral reefs, over the past two years. In a press statement, summer, Ibrahim admitted that “the ministry is shrimp and other marine species away from the Ibrahim, who doubles as Minister of Public undergoing a critical phase,” but he expected working area. The new habitats were built and Works, estimated that the ministry collects an that the summer season will go smoothly. Asked the species were moved in January, he said. He estimated of KD 40,000-800,000 on a daily in about Kuwait Dive Team’s call for halting the confirmed that ministry’s projects are meant to electricity fees in addition to citizens’ debt Sheikh Jaber Bridge’s piling works, Ibrahim said boost the state’s power production and the installments. He noted that the ministry has the Environment Public Authority (EPA) is the ministry will proceed with its projects to referred recently to the public prosecution six concerned party with regard to the assessment achieve this goal. —KUNA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 LOCAL

In my view Local spotlight The Iraqi invasion’s 24th anniversary Airport security

By Abdullah Buwair By Muna Al-Fuzai

[email protected] [email protected] Jerusalem aturday was the 24th anniversary of the Iraqi hough we travel a lot from Kuwait and visit the air- invasion, an experience that remains in the port often, we don’t think much of airport security procedures. We assume they are taken care of by a memories of all Kuwaitis and expatriates as T S special security staff and rarely wonder how the system well. On Aug 2, 1990, Kuwait was invaded by its works. At least that is until something goes wrong. neighbor, which sent its army uninvited inside an I always thought that responsibility for security at

independent and sovereign country. The invasion Al-Anbaa Kuwait airport including departure and arrival gates fell was followed by displacement, murder, rape and under three departments: civil aviation, Ministry of Interior theft of Kuwaitis. The invaders sought to wipe ( MoI) and Kuwait customs. I was wrong! Recently, there was an incident where passengers were Kuwait’s name from the map. But collaborated inter- trapped at the arrival gate at the airport. Every one blamed national efforts restored justice to Kuwait and the MoI for the failure and for causing the delay in opening forced the invaders out after nearly seven months. of the gate. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior The invasion left widespread effects on the Assistant Undersecretary for ports Major General Anwar Al- Kuwaiti people, in the form of blatant violations of kuwait digest Yaseen, however, made an official statement clarifying that human rights by killing 570 martyrs and taking 605 the opening of the gates of an aircraft for departures and arrivals are the task of the airline carriers and not the prisoners of war. The invaders also left massive loss- Serious criminality responsibility of airport security. es, damages and environmental crises by burning He added that the administration of the airport’s securi- 639 oilfields. The invasion also targeted Kuwait’s ty is limited to its responsibility to provide all means and infrastructure and establishments. State depart- By Qais Al-Asta measures of security and maintain public order within the ments were subjected to massive destruction, while Kuwait International Airport and its surroundings, and to or nearly a month, and in an unprecedented level of Israeli army with capabilities and intelligence services that both state documents and the national archive were take all necessary security measures to ensure the safety aggression, the Israeli forces continue to bomb chil- make it able to differentiate between military targets and and comfort of passengers. looted. Furthermore, the invasion caused a rift Fdren, women and the elderly. On the other side, there civilian ones. It is very clear that the Israeli army considers According to media reports this incident has been among Arab nations that for long have dreamt of is an absent Arab and Islamic conscience that seeks to civilians as targets, but it also realizes that it was never held raised to the Civil Aviation department for action to avoid unity. make political gains out of the situation, even if this hap- accountable during the past six centuries for criminal similar incidents in the future. But Ahmed Al-Huwaidi, the The international community condemned this pens at the expense of children’s lives. In Turkey, the actions it committed. Arabs and Muslims are required to Acting Director of operations management for Civil heinous crime against Kuwait and its people since Egyptian role is being marginalized, whereas some forces take advantage of the Israeli arrogance and the current Aviation responded Sunday, telling the Kuwait News the very beginning of the invasion. The United seek to marginalize the Saudi regression of the United State Agency (KUNA) that the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Administration for airport security, is the sole Nations Security Council opposed the invasion with role. Meanwhile, Iran wants to of America to create a new era marginalize everybody else in of diplomatic and financial entity authorized to open and close the gates of the arrival decisive resolutions including resolution number order to put itself as the sole The reality on the ground coordination that covers each and departure terminals through a magnetic reader sys- 660, which condemned the invasion and called for guardian over the Arab region. is that the only thing that effort to assign international tem that is in the possession of security personnel with the an immediate and unconditioned withdrawal of But the reality on the ground bodies to prosecute political exception of four gates which were recently leased to one Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Other resolutions tight- is that the only thing that has has been marginalized is and military leaders in Israel as of the national carriers, which also much be opened and ened the stranglehold and eventually forced the been marginalized is the civil- war criminals. closed under the supervision of the MoI. This incident highlighted something that needs to be ians in Gaza. I am not calling for the civilians in Gaza. I know that the road to Iraqi regime to comply with the international will. reconsidered. With so many people coming in and out of The Iraqi invasion’s ordeal showed the Kuwaiti mobilization of Arab armies to achieve this goal is long, and Kuwait by the airport, I believe there is a need for a more people’s cohesion, resistance of the aggressor and save the people of Gaza, could seem unrealistic at first streamlined and tighter security measures and additional because we all know that the majority of these armies were glance. But I also know that sixty 60 years of burning flags, their will to defend their country from inside or out- inspection procedures, because of the volatile security situ- established to protect their leaderships. I am asking for an hijacking airplanes and terrorist actions achieved nothing - ation in the region. side Kuwait, in addition to pledging allegiance to organized diplomatic action and an international cam- not even creating a semblance of horror in the world - but their leadership during the Jeddah Convention in I think regulations by the International Civil Aviation paign to demand prosecuting Israel’s leaders as war crimi- on the other hand cost Arabs a lot of their humanitarian Organization must be followed by the book by both the Oct 1990. Kuwaitis will always remember the date of nals. image. We need to learn from the past’s lessons, and stop government departments such as Civil Aviation, the MoI Aug 2, and the memory of the heroic martyrs who The continuous bombardment of children’s play- trading with the lives of Gaza’s people. Their lives are not for and airline carriers. Mistakes in airline procedures means sacrificed their lives for the welfare of Kuwait. grounds and schools, including United Nations centers in trade at the stock market of those who negotiate on Arabs’ death. This is not a destination any passenger wishes. Gaza, are clear war crimes because we are talking about an behalf. —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Qabas

kuwait digest In my view The ignored ‘Drunk’ by human warnings achievements By Ahmad Al-Sarraf he Social Affairs Ministry, since 20 years at least, issues strict instructions to societies and foundations that Tare called charitable, warning them against violation of the instructions in regards to the ways donations are col- By Labeed Abdal lected, and not to collect them without receipts that carry the ministry’s seal, and warns them against violations and threatens them with closure and freezing their accounts, and that there will not be any exceptions for any society. The issuance of a latest decision closed some branches of the Social Reform Society (Brotherhood) and Heritage [email protected] Society (Salaf) that were involved in collecting donations illegally in clear violation of the instructions. But while the here was a recent report about a man in Georgia in ministry year after year discovers violations and sends the United States of America facing the death warnings after warnings, the harvest season finishes and Tpenalty for the death of his child who was left everyone forgets everything. Then a new cycle starts during alone for hours inside his car. Police say that Justin the following harvest season. Harris, 33, left his 22-month-old son Cooper in the back- It seems that tens of thousands of violations the soci- seat of his car for seven hours in the scorching heat eties committed will be forgotten as Ramadan ends, and while he was at work. Harris says that he forgot that his the file will be closed until the next harvest season in two son was in the car, and only realized that when he went months when Eid Al-Adha arrives. What was different this to the vehicle afterwards. He noticed his son and called year was the unexpected scale of the attack against the police. government, specially by parties it thought were guaran- The judge said that it is difficult to understand how teed to be on its side, such as the Brotherhood, some the man entered his car without noticing his son. The activists and religious scholars, so its fear for its status police officer said that Harris and his wife did not show emotion when they were told about their son’s death. prompted it to move for the first time since more than 30 Meanwhile, Harris’ brother said in front of the court that years and warn those who had the audacity to challenge it. What we hope for is for the state to continue enforcing the law, and not to sit on the violations and use them when necessary. What applies to religious societies applies to those who got Kuwait nationality illegally. They are known This story reminds me of a to the government, and the report of Thamer Al-Jaber problem that many people accounted for most of them. Despite the justifications the government gave to revoke the right of citizenship from face today, as they become some people, and it is a decision that we strongly support, it was a malicious decision and may be directed towards too occupied with daily activ- certain people, and not a strategic decision as the current stage requires. ities and work pressure to the The danger the domestic front is facing is that there are tens of thousands of citizens with doubts, not only about point they start forgetting the illegal means through which they got naturalized, but their responsibilities. also their loyalty to Kuwait. Because the number is large, the choice of certain people the government thinks they insulted it, and leaving others is something not right. Because how did the government allow a person who got Justin ‘loved his son’. This story reminds me of a problem that many peo- Kuwait nationality, got elected to parliament and participat- ple face today, as they become too occupied with daily ed in legislation, while it knew the truth of his situation? activities and work pressure to the point they start for- What is the fate of the laws he participated in voting on getting their responsibilities. Another thing that causes them? people to become extremely distracted nowadays are There is something which is more dangerous than that - social networks. Devices such as computers and smart- if they committed murders and were convicted and phones were made to help people be successful and received jail sentences; or have suspicious political activities make their lives better. Therefore, people should not that are contrary to the country’s interests - their names are allow these devices to become a reason to be distracted known. It is necessary for the wheels of justice to roll and all the time. hold those proven to be involved in forgery accountable, Advancement in the communications field is this and not to be satisfied with knowing their names and keep era’s trend, but we should not become ‘drunk’ by human silent towards them until a chance comes up to use the achievements in this field. Every achievement has many charges against them. As if the government puts the bullet advantages and disadvantages as well. But the blame is in its pocket until the time of its firing - this is a repugnant not on the innovations themselves, but the people who extortion, and it should be above that! use them, and who are required to utilize them to — Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Qabas achieve ultimate safety and development. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 French, German leaders pay emotional tribute 22 killed in clashes over Libyan airport to WWI fallen Page 8 Page 10

BEKKA VALLEY: Lebanese security forces gather near the city of Arsal in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley, near the border with Syria, yesterday, after clashes erupted following the detention of a Syrian the army said had admitted being a member of a jihadist group. Lebanese troops are battling militants near the Syrian border in a second day of clashes that the army chief said left 10 soldiers dead and 13 missing, possibly held hostage. — AFP 10 Lebanese troops dead in clashes Situation is ‘extremely dangerous’

BAALBEK: Ten Lebanese soldiers have been killed in clashes with militants in neighbouring Syria in 2011. near the Syrian border, and 13 more are missing, possibly taken hostage, It erupted after the detention of a Syrian the army said had admitted to Lebanon’s army chief said yesterday. being a member of Al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate, Al-Nusra Front. General Jean Kahwaji announced the deaths as clashes between Kahwaji said the man, Imad Ahmed Jumaa, had been scouting for an Lebanese troops and militants firing heavy machineguns and mortar attack against the military in the area, and that the outbreak of fighting rounds entered a second day in and around the town of Arsal in eastern was premeditated. Lebanon. The clashes began on Saturday after gunmen angered by Jumaa’s arrest At a press briefing, Kahwaji warned that the situation was “extremely surrounded Lebanese army checkpoints before opening fire on troops and dangerous” and acknowledged the rising military toll. storming a police post in Arsal, security sources said. “The army has lost 10 martyrs, with 25 more wounded, including four Two civilians were reported killed, and the gunmen were said to have officers, and 13 soldiers are missing, possibly being held prisoner,” he said. taken hostage a number of policemen, though there was no immediate A security source, meanwhile, said that a civilian had been killed by confirmation. sniper fire inside Arsal, raising the civilian death toll in the fighting to three. The violence is the worst to hit the area since the beginning of the war ‘Decisive and firm’ response The army warned Saturday of the seriousness of the situ- ation and insisted it would “not allow any party to transfer the battle from Syria” to Lebanon. “The army will be decisive and firm in its response and will not remain silent as foreigners try to turn our land into a field for crime and terrorism, murder and kidnapping.” The outbreak of violence sparked clashes in the northern city of Tripoli, where Sunni militants who back the Syrian uprising have regularly fought Lebanese security forces and residents from the Alawite sect who back Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad. A security source said two soldiers were wounded in Tripoli. The violence in Arsal prompted the US State Department to urge all parties to respect Lebanon’s policy of “dissociation” from the Syrian conflict. The United States “strongly condemns the attack,” spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, vowing “strong support” from Washington for Lebanon’s state institutions. The US ambassador to Lebanon also met the army chief on Sunday to express support, the American embassy in Beirut said. Prime Minister Tammam Salam condemned the Arsal assault as a “flagrant attack on the Lebanese state and the Lebanese armed forces”. He called on “all political forces to exercise wisdom and responsibility and to make every effort to protect Lebanon and distance it from the dangers around it”. Arsal, which is hosting tens of thousands of Syrian refugees, has frequently been the scene of conflict with Lebanese security forces. Syria’s army has launched regular air raids and shelled the area around Arsal, saying it is targeting rebels holed up in the mountainous region surrounding the town. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) told AFP it was “moni- toring closely” the situation in Arsal but had no details on whether refugees had been affected by the fighting.

Influx of refugees Tensions skyrocketed in the area earlier this year with a major influx of refugees and fighters after Syrian forces backed by members of the allied Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah movement recaptured most of the Qalamun region, just across the border. — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Iran’s Guards fighting in Iraq to push back Islamic State

BEIRUT: In early July, hundreds of mourn- that it was shortening its name to the Sunni fighters’ advance. Iraqi government ian impulses of its ally Maliki, said Reza cial said. Some have now joined units of ers gathered for the funeral of Kamal Islamic State and would rule its territory as forces and Shi’ite militia swiftly mobilised Marashi, a former Iran desk officer at the security forces from the Iraqi Ministry of Shirkhani in Lavasan, a small town north- a Sunni Muslim caliphate overseen by its and have so far succeeded in defending it. U.S. State Department who is now the Interior and Ministry of Defence. Some of east of the Iranian capital Tehran. The leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The deaths of Shirkhani and two others is director of research for the National Iranian the groups were deployed since the crowd carried the coffin past posters which The Islamic State considers Shi’ites to be proof that Iranians were part of that suc- American Council. spring with the blessing of Maliki, and put showed Shirkhani in the green uniform of heretics deserving of death, and made a cessful response. “Iran overplayed its hand. They over- under a military chain of command, as the the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps point of filming its fighters gunning down “When the Islamic State reached Shi’ite reached,” he said. “By seeking to advance Iraqi security forces first struggled fighting and identified him as a colonel. Shi’ite prisoners as it advanced. Iranian and areas in Iraq, the Revolutionary Guards had its interests with its Iraqi allies at the in western Iraq and in Baghdad’s rural hin- Shirkhani did not die in a battle inside Iraqi Shi’ites see it as an existential threat. forces there who fought them,” said expense of other foreign and domestic terlands. Iran. He was killed nearly a hundred miles Iran, with deep ties both to the Iraqi Mohsen Sazegara, a founding member of players, look at what’s happened: the In addition, there are dozens of mem- away from the Iranian border in a mortar government and to a number of Iraqi Shiite the Revolutionary Guards who is now a US- Maliki government helped give rise to bers of Lebanon’s Shi’ite militia Hezbollah attack by the militants of the Islamic State militias, stepped in to stop it. Senior Iranian based dissident. “A number of them were ISIS.” in Iraq, sources familiar with the group say. “while carrying out his mission to defend” a officials have denied that any killed.” Throughout the US occupation of Iraq, Hezbollah militants have been fighting in revered Shiite shrine in the city of Samarra, Revolutionary Guard fighters or command- Qassem Soleimani, the head of the which ended in 2011, Washington Syria to support Assad for more than two according to a report on Basij Press, a news ers are inside Iraq. But there’s no doubt that external operations branch of the Guards accused Tehran of funding, arming and years. Their presence in Iraq now is a sign site affiliated with the Basij militia which is prominent politicians and clerics in Iran known as the Quds Force, recently travelled training Shi’ite militant proxy groups of the broader regional dimensions of the overseen by the Revolutionary Guards. have been rattled by the rapid gains of the to Baghdad, according to reports from a behind some of the deadliest attacks conflict which has pitted Shi’ite Muslims Shirkhani’s death deep inside Iraq Islamic State and the threat it poses, not number of Iranian news sites. An Iraqi par- against U.S. troops and revenge killings of against Sunnis. shows that Iran has committed boots on only to the Iraqi government but to Iran liamentarian posted a picture on the Sunnis. Those militia groups have re- Unlike the fighters in Syria, the the ground to defend Iraqi territory. itself. Internet of himself with Soleimani in Iraq in emerged in recent months to join the Hezbollah militants in Iraq are battle-hard- At least two other members of the Iranian president Hassan Rouhani mid-June. fight against Sunni fighters. ened veterans leading and supervising Guards have also been killed in Iraq since pledged his government’s support to help Regional experts believe the A high-level Iraqi security official who operations, sources familiar with the mid-June, a clear sign that Shi’ite power counter the threat posed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards have increased the asked not to be identified because he was group say. One Hezbollah commander, a Iran has ramped up its military presence in State if the Iraqi government requested it. supply of weapons and funds to proxy mili- not authorised to speak to the media said veteran of the 2006 war between Iraq to counter the threat of Sunni fighters In late June, a senior Iranian cleric, Ayatollah tant groups inside Iraq in recent weeks. Iran had now mobilised up to 20,000 Iraqi Hezbollah and Israel named Ibrahim al from the Islamic State, an al Qaeda offshoot Nasser Makarem Shirazi, said in a statement militiamen from groups it funded and Haj, was killed near Mosul recently. that seized much of northern Iraq since that waging jihad to defend all of Iraq, par- Opponents Blame Tehran trained. The presence of the Iranian Guards in June. ticularly holy shrines that are visited each Critics of Iraq’s Shi’ite Prime Minister Nuri The fighters are spread south from Iraq also comes after months of commit- Iraqi security forces largely dissolved in year by millions of Shi’ite pilgrims, is “oblig- al-Maliki blame him for excluding Sunnis Samarra to Baghdad and down into the ted military support from the Quds Force the path of the Islamic State’s advance on atory,” according to a report from the semi- from government in Baghdad, inflaming farming communities south of the capital, in Syria. Senior Iranian officials had Baghdad, proving that the Shi’ite-led gov- official Fars News agency. sectarian tension and allowing hardliners the official added. denied Guard personnel were there until ernment could hardly defend itself. Samarra, a city on the Tigris north of like the Islamic State to cultivate support Several thousand Iraqi fighters were websites linked to the Guards and Basij In late June, a spokesman for the mili- Baghdad where Colonel Shirkhani was among Iraq’s Sunni community. also brought back from Syria where they began publishing pictures and posting tant group, formerly known as the Islamic killed, is site of the first of those major The Islamic State’s rise was partly Iran’s were helping defend the government of video of the funerals of Iranian fighters State in Iraq and the Levant, announced Shi’ite shrines to land in the path of the fault for doing too little to rein in the sectar- president Bashar al-Assad, the same offi- killed in Syria. —Reuters

Children of Gaza face struggle to conquer war trauma JABALIYA: Ask any child in Gaza to do a drawing too much the violence they have experienced, and the resulting picture is likely to be a house seen and heard. Inside the school, groups of being bombed by a fighter plane. In the strife-torn youths attend half-hour sessions one after the oth- Palestinian enclave, thousands of children are suf- er. fering from the trauma of war but resources to The two teachers, patient and exhausted, their help them are scarce. faces enclosed in a tight veil, ask the children to At a school in the northern town of Jabaliya jump on the spot and call out, then to wave their which has been converted into a refuge, specialist arms like someone disco dancing, to expel accu- teachers hand out paper and coloured crayons to mulated black thoughts, frustration and stress. a motley band of shaken up children, asking them “The children have all lived extreme experi- to draw whatever is in their head. ences,” says Dr. Iyad Zaqut, a psychiatrist who man- Jamal Diab, a nine-year old with red flecks in ages the United Nations community mental health his brown hair, draws his dead grandfather. Under programmes in the Gaza Strip. the drawing, he writes in Arabic: “I am sad because “It is very difficult for children to grasp what is of the martyrs.” happening, why their life is at risk, why they have “A few days ago, aircraft bombarded our house. to leave their homes, why they have to resettle, We had to leave quickly and leave everything why they witness very traumatising scenes,” Zaqut behind. It was dangerous,” the lad breathes timidly said. as he shows his drawing. “To prevent children from processing and Tiny seven-year old Bara Marouf shows a draw- thinking about all these issues, we try to distract ing of his grandfather without any legs. He was them, to help them live some joy, to have a little seriously wounded in an air strike. fun inside the shelter. In the classroom, the same sketch comes up “Generally, when they are exposed to traumat- repeatedly: an aircraft filling the sky and bombard- ic events, the way they perceive the incident can ing a house, subtitled with the caption “I want to be very distorted, they might blame themselves, go home”. they might blame their neighbours and this blam- “Who is afraid of aircraft?” the teacher asks the ing is very harmful,” the psychiatrist said. children sitting in a circle on a mat. “We try to reprocess these distorted ideas,” he Immediately little hands push towards the sky explained, noting that he has diagnosed cases of and high-pitched voices clamour: “Me”, “me”, “me”. post-traumatic stress and adolescent depression. “Me, I’m afraid of missiles and planes. Half our house was destroyed. We left it to come here,” No therapy in wartime RAS JEDIR border: Foreigners fleeing the violence in Libya enter Tunisia through the southern border crossing at Ras Jedir yes- explains Itimad Subh, an 11-year-old girl with But it is hard to make much progress with the terday. Thousands of Egyptians who have been seeking to flee strife-torn Libya for days were being airlifted home after buses sparkling eyes. therapy. In the Gaza Strip, 460,000 people-more picked up dozens in the afternoon at the Ras Jedir border crossing to take them to Jerba airport, 100 kilometres (60 miles) north, than a quarter of the population have been dis- where flights were to evacuate them to Egypt, AFP journalists said. —AFP ‘They blame themselves’ placed by the fighting and have gone to stay with According to the United Nations Children’s relatives or found refuge at UN shelters. Fund, UNICEF, about 300 children have been killed Fewer than 100 specialist teachers are “treat- since the start on July 8 of Israel’s offensive against ing” more than 100,000 children. Only in excep- 22 killed in clashes Hamas militants firing rockets into the Jewish tional cases do the children have access to one- state. on-one meetings with psychologists and psychia- over Libyan airport Those who are still alive try not to internalise trists. And even fewer get a follow up. —AFP Militia shelling sets fire to eight huge oil depots

TRIPOLI: A day of militia fighting over control of for the first time in Tobrouk, a city near the infighting, as well as violent attacks that saw law- the international airport in Libya’s capital killed Egyptian border chosen by a prominent anti- makers kidnapped and parliament itself besieged. 22 people, the country’s interim government Islamist politician, signaling a swing against In reflection to the deep divisions among said Sunday, part of the worsening chaos grip- Islamist parties and extremist militias. Libya’s elected authorities, the government ping the country. However, as the lawmakers met in Tobrouk, described militias attacking the airport as “assault- Libya is seeing its worst violence since the Islamist militias overran several army bases and ing” forces, while the outgoing head of the parlia- 2011 civil war that toppled dictator Moammar took control of the eastern city of Benghazi, the ment, Nouri Abu-Sahmein, described them as Gaddafi, as militias made up of the rebels who cradle of the 2011 revolt. Their Benghazi mandated to “protect the Libyan state and the rev- overthrew him largely run wild in the country, advance dealt a major blow to forces loyal to a olution gains.” armed with heavy weaponry that outguns its renegade general who has vowed to drive The Islamist-leaning Abu-Sahmein, who enjoys poorly organized security forces. extremist militias out following months of vio- presidential powers and holds the title of the gen- Saturday’s deaths bring the death toll after lence. eral commander of the armed forces, urged the weeks of fighting for control of Tripoli’s interna- The meeting Saturday saw 152 lawmakers gath- militias to “protect the revolution, defend it and tional airport, as well as Libya’s second-largest er in Tobrouk, according to the official Facebook curb remnants of the security brigades threaten- city of Benghazi, to 236 people. Islamist militias page of Libya’s House of Representatives. Abu Bakr ing the country and try to take-over power.” He from the coastal city of Misrata have led the Baiera, the anti-Islamist lawmaker who presided described Zintan militias as remnants of Gaddafi’s assault on the airport, seeking to seize it from over the session, decided to postpone the official old government. militiamen from the mountain town of Zintan. opening of the meeting until more lawmakers The violence across Libya has prompted the JABALIYA: Palestinian children affected by the war gather around an UN Militia shelling has set fire to at least eight huge arrive. closure of several foreign missions and the with- volunteer during a group class as part of the United Nations community oil depots, sending plumes of black smoke over The presence of that many members of parlia- drawal of diplomats. On Saturday, a Greek naval mental health programmes in the Gaza Strip yesteday at a school converted Tripoli, Libya’s state-run news agency reported ment - all elected as independents - suggests frigate evacuated embassy staff and nearly 200 to a refuge in Jabaliya, in the north of the Gaza strip. “To prevent children yesterday. most lawmakers are not affiliated to the Islamist people from Greece, China and other countries. from processing and thinking about all these issues we try to distract them, The fighting came as as more than three- factions that dominated Libya’s outgoing interim Thousands of others have fled to neighboring to help them live some joy, to have a little fun inside the shelter”, said psy- quarters of Libya’s newly elected parliament met parliament. The last session suffered from political Tunisia. —AP chiatrist Dr Iyad Zaqout, who manages the programme. —AFP Egyptians leaving Libya after days at Tunisia border RAS JEDIR: Thousands of Egyptians who As of Saturday evening, about 6,000 peo- Gaddafi. have been seeking to flee strife-torn Libya ple were awaiting evacuation and neither The Ras Jedir crossing was shut on Friday for days were being airlifted home yester- Libya, Egypt nor Tunisia could say on and part of Saturday after violent clashes day after Tunisia’s initial refusal to let them Sunday how many were still awaiting trans- between Libyan border guards and hun- in sparked clashes at the border. port. dreds of Egyptians who had tried to storm Buses picked up dozens of them on “The humanitarian situation is critical, as the border post to cross into Tunisia. Saturday afternoon at the Ras Jedir border some people haven’t eaten for five or six Yesterday, the crossing was operating crossing to take them to Jerba airport, 100 days,” Red Cross official Mongi Slim told AFP normally and traffic was much less than all kilometres (60 miles) north, where flights on the phone. last week when thousands of people were were to evacuate them to Egypt, AFP jour- “The authorities have allowed us to pro- seeking to leave Libya as the latest conflict nalists said. vide them with food.” Tunisia had refused to worsened. Another 100 were expecting a coach to let in people who were neither Libyan nor Since mid-July, Libya has seen deadly collect them during the day to transfer Tunisian unless they could prove they clashes been rival militias in Tripoli and the RAS JEDIR: An Egyptian fleeing the violence in Libya gestures for the camera after them to the Tunisian airport. Egypt’s civil would be immediately repatriated and eastern city of Benghazi. entering Tunisia through the southern border crossing at Ras Jedir yesterday. aviation minister, Hossam Kamal, said 1,796 were only transiting the country. The gov- Tripoli airport has been closed since Thousands of Egyptians who have been seeking to flee strife-torn Libya for days people had been taken to Jerba and anoth- ernment said it could not cope with a large gunmen, mostly Islamists, attacked it on were being airlifted home after buses picked up dozens in the afternoon at the Ras er 1,355 were scheduled to be transferred number of Arab or Asian workers fleeing July 13 in a bid to wrest control from the Jedir border crossing to take them to Jerba airport, 100 kilometres (60 miles) north, there on Sunday, when five flights to Egypt Libya as it did in 2011 during the civil war Zintan brigade of former rebels who have where flights were to evacuate them to Egypt, AFP journalists said. —AFP were planned. which led to the overthrow of Moamer held it since the 2011 revolt. —AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Gaza supporters take outrage to the White House

WASHINGTON: Thousands of pro-Palestinian pro- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the who was wearing a “Jesus is Palestinian” T-shirt, said many people, thousands, came out to support testers, many waving or wrapped in flags, rallied out- Jewish state would keep up its military campaign she participated “to express her concern about Palestine, and a very diverse crowd. All kinds of peo- side the White House Saturday, pushing for peace against Hamas in Gaza for as long and as forcefully as what’s happening in Gaza and US support for it.” ple,” Abuhummos added. Organizers claimed that as and an end to fighting in Gaza. needed, in a conflict that has cost more than 1,700 “The US should stop military aid to Israel and use many as 50,000 people participated in the afternoon The crowd, young and old from across the United Palestinian and 65 Israeli lives. Hamas, meanwhile, stronger words in condemning its action,” said the rally. States, including scores of children, chanted “End US vowed to continue its fight against Israel until the 34-year-old, who works for a non-profit in the US Police did not immediately respond to an AFP Aid to Israel” and “Israel out of Palestine.” Islamist movement group had achieved its objec- capital. “I really think this is a turning point ... it’s an request for an official estimate or confirmation that, “Gaza will not die-it will never die,” said Amar tives. Many of the protesters voiced anger at issue of humanity. The US government is proving to according to CNN, a small group of Orthodox Jews Jamal as he marched through downtown Netanyahu, with one waving a banner that read be on the wrong side of history on this one.” held a counter-demonstration that led to a minor Washington with his family. “Netanyahu and Hitler are the same, the only differ- Friends Waleh Kanan and Jasmine Abuhummos, scuffle. Regardless of the turnout, Alli McCracken, “It is the time to make peace because this blood- ence is the name.” both 15, traveled for hours overnight from Toledo, National Coordinator of the anti-war group CODE- bath will not stop in Gaza. All the Middle East will be Others called on Washington to end its military Ohio, to take part. “A lot of people are ignorant about PINK, a co-sponsor of the event, said spirits were high in trouble” if the conflict doesn’t end, warned the backing of Israel and adopt a harsher stance toward what is going on. So we hope this will help get more “even though there’s a massacre going on.” “It was Palestinian-born 70-year-old. The protest came as its ally. Shereen Abdel-Nabi, holding her young son of the truth out,” said Kanan. “I cannot believe how really hard to miss all of us,” she said. — AFP Justices silent over execution drug secrecy WASHINGTON: No one on the Supreme The substance of capital punishment Court objected publicly when the justices issues usually finds its way in front of the voted to let Arizona proceed with the exe- justices when there is no time pressure. In cution of Joseph Wood, who unsuccessful- January, the court heard arguments in a ly sought information about the drugs case over a Florida law that used a rigid that would be used to kill him. threshold in intelligence test scores in cas- Inmates in Florida and Missouri went to es of borderline mental disability. their deaths by lethal injection in the pre- In late May, a five-justice majority led ceding weeks after the high court refused by Anthony Kennedy struck down the law to block their executions. Again, no justice because it “contravenes our nation’s com- said the executions should be stopped. mitment to dignity.” The soaring language Even as the number of executions that Kennedy often favors in his opinions annually has dropped by more than half has led some death penalty experts to over the past 15 years and the court has believe that he eventually will provide the barred states from killing juveniles and the fifth vote, along with those of the court’s mentally disabled, no justice has emerged four liberal justices, to end or severely as a principled opponent of the death restrict the use of the death penalty. penalty. “It is impossible to reconcile that lan- This court differs from some of its pred- guage with the secrecy surrounding lethal ecessors. Justices William Brennan and injections,” said Sherrilyn Ifill, president Thurgood Marshall dissented every time and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal their colleagues ruled against death row Defense and Educational Fund. “My inmates, and Justices Harry Blackmun and assumption is quite a lot is happening John Paul Stevens, near the end of their behind the scenes.” long careers, came to view capital punish- Ginsburg cautioned not to read too ment as unconstitutional. much into the absence of public dissent “They’re all voting to kill them, every so when the court rejects 11th-hour appeals often. They do it in a very workmanlike, to stop executions. “When a stay is denied, SCARSDALE, New York: Formerly conjoined twins Clarence (left) and Carl Aguirre, 12, embrace while relaxing with their mother Arlene at the technocratic fashion,” Stephen Bright, a it doesn’t mean we are in fact unanimous,” family’s home on July 31, 2014. — AP veteran death penalty lawyer in Georgia, she said. said of the current court. Wood’s execu- Still, Ifill said the court’s unwillingness tion on July 23 was the 26th in the United so far to deal with states’ reluctance to States this year and the third in which pris- reveal much about the provenance of A decade on, separate lives oners took much longer than usual to die. lethal injection drugs is troubling. “I’m dis- Wood, convicted of killing his estranged appointed after all the revelations that at girlfriend and her father, was pronounced least some justices weren’t prepared to dead nearly two hours after his execution say something pretty strong,” she said. for once-conjoined twins began, and an Associated Press reporter In 1972, the court struck down existing was among witnesses who said Wood death penalty laws across the country but SCARSDALE, New York: One twin uses an iPad, unusual “staged separation” that took four surgeries some special instruction in communication. But appeared to gasp repeatedly, hundreds of did not declare capital punishment plays video games and dances to Michael Jackson over nine months. When it was over, Dr David unlike Carl, he is an attention-seeking preteen who times in all, before he died. unconstitutional. Four years later, the jus- tunes. The other has significant, possibly permanent, Staffenberg, the boys’ plastic surgeon, told the leaps up to high-five visitors and is quick to show Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she tices approved several rewritten state problems walking and talking. The delicate separa- mother, “You’re now the mother of two boys.” them his favorite video games. “He’s kind of a and her colleagues are aware of what hap- laws, and executions soon resumed. tion 10 years ago of conjoined twins from the Aguirre, who never left the area after the opera- delightful kid,” said Marion, who is chief of genetics pened in Arizona, though she declined to Since then, 1,385 inmates have been Philippines wasn’t perfect, but the boys’ mother says tion and now raises the boys in Scarsdale, said she at the Children’s Hospital. “I think he’s going to be a say how the court would rule on a plea to executed in 34 states. But more than a their very survival is reason enough to celebrate the throws birthday parties twice a year - on April 21, typical adult.” stop the next scheduled execution - of third of those were in Texas alone, and in anniversary. “When they were born, the doctors at the day they were born, and on Aug 4. “The histori- Clarence shows tenderness toward his quiet Michael Worthington on Wednesday in recent years, only a handful of other states home told me, ‘You have to choose which one is to cal treatment was basically to sacrifice one to save twin, and Arlene Aguirre said, “He feels like he’s the Missouri. have carried out executions on a some- live,’” Arlene Aguirre said. “I said, ‘I cannot choose the other,” said the lead surgeon, Dr James big brother. He likes to read to Carl, and he’s very “Your crystal ball is as good as mine,” what regular basis, among them Arizona, that.’ The doctors here did not ask me to choose.” Goodrich. “The staged separation turned out to be patient.” Both boys still wear helmets to protect she said last week in an interview with The Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio and The boys, now 12, were born joined at the top of obviously very successful.” He and his team have their skulls. Goodrich said that once they’re fully Associated Press. The court’s rejection of Oklahoma. their heads, unable to sit up, stand straight, eat nor- since separated four other sets of joined-at-the- grown, the skulls will be patched. Arlene Aguirre Wood’s claim that he was entitled to learn The number of death penalty prosecu- mally - or see each other. Once their case was head twins in London, Melbourne and Riyadh. said, “I did the right thing,” when she accepted more about Arizona’s procedures and the tions also has been dropping, in large part accepted by the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore The Aguirre boys shared a “bridge” of brain, 5 or Montefiore’s offer to do the surgery - and absorb source of the execution drugs came at the because of the availability of lifetime Medical Center in the Bronx, leaving Carl and 6 cm long, that had to be divided. “When you get the multimillion-dollar cost. end of protracted legal wrangling. A feder- prison sentences with no possibility of Clarence conjoined was not an option. “If they beyond 1 centimeter or 2 centimeters, one or both And caring for her sons alone - she’s a single al judge in Arizona initially denied Wood’s parole. hadn’t come to us when they did, they would have kids takes a hit,” Goodrich said. Eventually there was mother - is getting easier as the boys grow up in claim. The federal appeals court in San With the number of executions below just withered away and died,” said Dr Robert some degeneration of Carl’s right parietal lobe, their white house behind a picket fence off a busy Francisco then granted a reprieve. But the 50 each year beginning in 2010, the Marion, the boys’ pediatrician, who plans to be at which controls the left side, Goodrich said. Carl suf- road. She has a support network of friends who justices reversed that ruling in a brief chances of being put to death for killing the hospital Monday to mark the separation fered seizures, now controlled with medication, and come over on weekends to stay with the boys order. The court said the judge who initial- someone is akin to being struck by light- anniversary. “I am extremely proud of having been a has limited use of his left arm and leg. Carl uses a while she buys groceries and runs errands. With ly ruled against Wood “did not abuse his ning, said University of North Carolina part of this. I’m a little disappointed with some of wheelchair and leg braces, and there’s hope he’ll Montefiore’s support, the family lives in the US on a discretion.” political scientist Frank Baumgartner. the outcome but, clearly, to see how these kids eventually be able to walk on his own, though medical visa. They have not been back to their In death cases, the court often is the “It is hard to argue that the death have survived and are for the most part thriving, is Goodrich doubts there will be a full recovery. hometown of Salay in the Philippines - and Arlene last stop for inmates seeking a last-minute penalty is much of a deterrent when we’re really wonderful.” As for speech, his mother said he can utter just a Aguirre said she misses her family. She hopes that reprieve. They rarely succeed, a function of having 15,000 to 20,000 homicides a year Montefiore’s president and CEO, Dr Steven word or two at a time, such as “bye” and “thank you.” she and her sons can eventually become American the need for five votes on the nine-justice and 30 to 40 executions. The likelihood of Safyer, said, “We are honored to have played a part He spends the school day in classes for kids with citizens. “The boys are Americans, really,” she said. in helping these boys develop into the unique indi- multiple disabilities and gets occupational, physical “They don’t want my Filipino food. They like court and the reluctance of appellate being executed is so low that it calls into viduals they are today.” The boys were separated on and speech therapy. She said Clarence, who can be spaghetti, mashed potatoes - and McDonald’s, of judges to disturb lower court rulings question the purpose of it,” Baumgartner Aug 4, 2004, in an operation that climaxed a then- difficult to understand when he speaks, also gets course.” — AP unless they are demonstrably wrong. said. —AP California governor declares state of emergency amid fires

ALTURAS: A fast-growing wildfire along the reported in the past 24 hours, the Central Oregon The Carlton Complex has burned an area of Oregon-California border spurred evacuation Interagency Dispatch Center said Saturday. about 395 square miles and destroyed about 300 notices even as California’s governor declared a Further north, a freshly sparked wildfire in homes. As of Saturday morning, it was 81 percent state of emergency to help fight blazes raging in Washington state burned down six to eight homes. contained. the state. Gov. Jerry Brown’s order Saturday night Dramatic scenes played out overnight as residents About 200 homes are under an evacuation came as fires in other West Coast states burned tried to keep the flames at bay, Okanogan County order from the Rising Eagle Road Fire burning in a through parched forests, brush and terrain, Sheriff Frank Rogers said. wooded area with homes scattered throughout. In destroying some homes, threatening many others “Some great saves were made. Unfortunately, California, the scope and intensity of the blazes and forcing evacuations. not all the homes were saved,” he said. Downed was comparable to the fire activity the state nor- In California, dry lightning, high temperatures trees blocked Highway 20, which was reopened mally sees in September, California Department of and severe drought conditions exacerbated the fire Saturday morning after the Rising Eagle Fire Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Dennis danger as more than a dozen significant wildfires calmed down overnight, Rogers said. Mathisen said. “This is unusual in terms of where flared, some of which also damaged or destroyed The Methow Valley wildfire near the much larg- we are in the fire season,” he said. “The fire condi- dwellings and prompted residents to flee. Brown’s er Carlton Complex of fires has grown to between tions are extreme and when you add dry lightning, proclamation said that the circumstances and mag- 400 and 600 acres, fire spokesman Andy Lyon said. it’s a recipe for disaster.” — AP nitude of the wildfires are beyond the control of any single local government and will require the combined forces of regions to combat. To that end, he secured a federal grant on Saturday to cover 75 percent of the cost to fight a wildfire that started in Oregon and crossed into California. The lightning-sparked Oregon Gulch fire destroyed at least 3 homes and was threatening about 270 structures on both sides of the border, authorities said. By midnight Saturday, officials said the blaze had burned across 50 square miles of land, com- pared with 33 square miles earlier in the day. Authorities on both sides of the border responded as the Oregon Gulch fire expanded. Oregon’s Klamath County Sheriff’s office and the sheriff in Siskiyou County both issued evacuation notices for some homes in rural regions, though it wasn’t immediately clear how many residences were affected. “Fire behavior for the Oregon Gulch Fire was extreme with rapid rates of spread,” said a state- ment posted on the official wildfire incident web- site. “The fire has moved east, deeper into Klamath County.” OREGON: A 20-person handcrew from Sheridan, Ore.’s JC Orozco Reforestation conducts a burn Scenes out operation on the western flank of the Oregon Gulch Fire burning south of Highway 66 in VATICAN: A girl with the slogan “Free Gaza” written on her cheek waits for Pope Elsewhere, two more fires were reported in the area of the Soda Mountain Wilderness in Oregon. Officials said the fire was started by light- Francis’ Angelus noon prayer, in St Peter’s square at the Vatican, yesterday. — AP Central Oregon, bringing the total to 30 fires ning on Thursday. — AP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 British navy evacuates nationals from Libya

LONDON: A British navy ship was evacuating British those being evacuated from Tripoli, believed to be worsening local fighting. Libya has suffered chronic to be in Libya. Many British consular staff were evacu- nationals from Libya yesterday, the Ministry of Defence around 100, were British. Yesterday’s operation is likely insecurity since Kadhafi’s overthrow, with the new ated last Monday. (MoD) said, with worsening security forcing thousands to resemble one conducted in 2011 during the bloody government unable to check militias that helped to “Fighting has intensified in Tripoli, including around of people to flee. The HMS Enterprise, which had been uprising which ousted dictator Moamer Kadhafi, when remove him and facing a growing threat from Islamist the British embassy compounds,” a Foreign Office on a Mediterranean deployment, arrived off the capital a Royal Navy ship evacuated foreigners. groups. spokesman said. “In the light of the deteriorating secu- Tripoli yesterday, according to an MoD statement. A launch protected by armed Royal Marines was Fighting between the rival militias has forced the rity situation, we are taking steps temporarily to sus- “A number of passengers were transferred to expected to be sent into Tripoli port to collect the closure of Tripoli’s international airport, while Islamist pend operations at the British embassy in Tripoli after Enterprise by boat and given supplies for the journey,” evacuees and ferry them to HMS Enterprise, a 91- groups are battling army special forces in the eastern the planned assisted departure of British nationals,” he it added. Britain is also planning to temporarily sus- metre (297-foot) long survey ship also designed to city of Benghazi. said. pend its embassy operations in the troubled north support amphibious operations. In the past week, many countries have ordered “We advise against all travel to Libya and urge African country, the Foreign Office (FCO) said. Michael Aron, Britain’s ambassador in Tripoli, said their citizens to leave and, in some cases, have evacu- British nationals in Libya to leave through commercial- A spokesman from the FCO said the majority of Friday he had “reluctantly” decided to leave due to the ated them. Between 100 and 300 Britons are thought ly available means.” — AFP

Ukrainians scour rebel-held city for vanished relatives DONETSK: Olga, a blonde woman in a there’s military.” A rebel in camouflage black-and-white patterned summer dress, clothing gives some brief information con- stares ahead tearfully as she says: “My son is firming relatives’ detentions and the crime lost.” With several dozen others, she stands they are said to have committed. on a patch of grass in front of a wall of sand- Some had simply been caught outside bags guarding the occupied security serv- after the 11 pm curfew or without ID. The ice headquarters in the east Ukraine’s rebel rebels also crack down on drinking and stronghold of Donetsk. drug use. “Selling (drugs). That’s a serious Every day at 6 pm a crowd gathers at the one, very serious,” the rebel sombrely tells spot to listen as the rebels read out a list of one woman. surnames of those detained. But many “He’s sick, he has asthma,” she says of her leave without hearing their loved one’s son. “We will have no drugs in the city,” he name, uncertain in the chaos of the ex- insists. The rebels in turn run a missing per- Soviet nation’s civil war what their fate son show on their television station called might be. Search Service. One of the show’s creators The rebels have introduced their own who gave her name as Aleftina summary system of justice, detaining peo- Mikhailovna, said those missing were often ple for breaking the curfew or drinking. The “alcoholics, drug dealers and the homeless” United Nations accuses them of conducting or victims of crime. a “reign of fear and terror” that has seen opponents kidnapped, tortured and even ‘Digging trenches’ killed. A policeman who was detained by “We have been searching for our son rebels told AFP on condition of anonymity since July 18,” Olga said. She said her 28- that insurgents sent offenders to the front year-old son disappeared after he had driv- to build barricades and dig trenches. en away from work to visit her home. She The stocky man in his 20s said he was said she had no idea what offence he could held for 11 days by rebels at the security have committed. “He wasn’t involved in service headquarters of a town outside politics.... He could not have been drunk or Donetsk in July. WATTWILLER: French President Francois Hollande (2nd-R) and his German counterpart Joachim Gauck (R) meet with actors wearing WWI-era military uniforms during a wreath-laying ceremony at the WWI Hartmannswillerkopf National Monument, or Vieil Armand, in Wattwiller, northeastern France, sworn at anyone or been on drugs or had a “I personally saw people who were yesterday as they mark the centenary of Germany’s declaration of war to France. — AFP weapon.” detained. It’s young women, young men, “His phone is switched off, we don’t children,” he said. know anything more. We are looking all “They pronounce a sentence. A drug French, German leaders pay over Donetsk,” she said. Her husband stood dealer or someone who stole something next to her with a plastic bag full of “miss- could get 30 days of hard labour, building ing” posters. One man who asked not to be barricades or digging trenches.” “The people named, sat on his own, cradling his cell who were drunk are usually held for three emotional tribute to WWI fallen phone. “It’s my brother. He was taken from to five days, then they let them out”. his home on June 23,” he said “They tell me Conditions were grim in the cellar of nothing. I don’t know where he is. I don’t where he was held. “There are no windows ‘They are not forgotten’ know why they took him,” he said of his 46- and only one door. The men smoke, it’s too year-old sibling. stuffy to breathe, and you can’t wash.” He HARTMANNSWILLER: French President Francois that also touched on the Ukrainian crisis and the In Hartmannswillerkopf, Hollande and Gauck “I come every day-maybe he’ll be on the said there was a “high turnover” in cells, Hollande and his German counterpart Joachim plight of Christians in Iraq where jihadists hold also signed a joint declaration on Franco-German list. I wait just here, I can’t find him.” Nearby with between 10 and 18 people sleeping Gauck paid emotional tributes yesterday to the mil- swathes of territory. friendship as the foundation stone for the first lions of soldiers who died during World War I, World War I museum jointly conceived by histori- Alexander Pervushin, 56, is struggling for on pallets. exactly 100 years after Germany declared hostilities ‘Absurdity and horror’ ans from both countries was laid on the ground. Rebels took away his private car as he news of his 29-year-old son Maxim. “I went against France. Standing near the bucolic peak of They then stood in silence in front of a monu- to the prosecutor’s office and they told me was detained, he said. Asked if he had The two leaders gathered at Hartmannswillerkopf Hartmannswillerkopf, Gauck reminded onlookers ment under which are buried the ashes of some to come here. He’s been missing since July access to a lawyer he simply smiled at the where 30,000 soldiers lost their lives in fierce battles that the site “symbolises the absurdity and horror 12,000 unknown French and German soldiers. 12,” Pervushin said. suggestion. “How could there be a lawyer? around the mountain peak known as the “man-eater” of those years”. “You don’t know who to turn to any This is a war situation.” “I only got out in France’s Alsace region near the border between “We commemorate the dead, the missing, the Commemorations further afield more. There’s no police. Wherever you go because I had friends,” he said. — AFP the two countries. injured on both sides, and we honour their memo- Other countries held events Sunday or were In a speech lauding as “an example for the ry. They are not forgotten,” he said. due this week to commemorate the 1914-1918 world” the friendship between two countries that The symbolism of the event was all the stronger war, which left some 10 million dead and 20 million were once fierce enemies, Hollande remembered as August 3, 1914 “opened a period of 30 years of injured on the battlefields. Millions more perished conflicts still raging around the world, including conflicts, bitterness, massacres and barbarity under occupation through disease, hunger or the confrontation between Israel and Hamas in between France and Germany,” the French presi- deportation. Gaza that has claimed over 1,800 lives. dency said in a statement. In London, an altar cloth embroidered by 138 “France and Germany, beyond their suffering It testifies “to the strength of the friendship wounded World War I soldiers was to take its place and bereavements, had the courage to make up-it between the two countries which allows them to again at Saint Paul’s Cathedral yesterday. was the best way to honour the dead and provide look together at their common history, including at The frontal, which has not been on display there a guarantee of peace to the living,” he said. what has been the most dramatic.” This is not the for seven decades, was embroidered by severely Their friendship is “an example for the world, a first time that Hollande and Gauck have joined wounded or shell-shocked men from Britain, strength and an invitation, wherever peace is forces to denounce the horrors of conflicts that Australia, Canada and South Africa in memory of threatened, wherever human rights are violated, once made enemies of the two countries. their fallen comrades in arms. wherever the principles of international law are Last year, the two heads of state walked hand in And in Liege, a service to mark 100 years since flouted. hand in the central French village of Oradour-sur- the German invasion of Belgium will be attended “All efforts must be made to impose, today Glane where SS troops massacred 642 people on Monday by members of the Belgian and British roy- more than ever, a ceasefire in Gaza and end the suf- June 10, 1944 during World War II, the worst Nazi al families as well as other heads of state and gov- fering of civilian populations,” he added in a speech atrocity in occupied France. ernment, including Hollande and Gauck. — AFP CIA interrogation tactics helped get bin Laden

CRIMEA: The train ferry carrying the 9-coaches Moscow-Simferopol train crosses the WASHINGTON: Republicans on the US Senate Arizona Republican Senator John McCain, who said the CIA’s actions were a serious breach of trust Kerch strait from Port Caucasus (Kavkaz), Krasnodar region in southern Russia towards Intelligence Committee will soon release a minority is a survivor of torture himself, said on the Fox but warned against overreactions. Port Crimea, Crimea peninsula, during its inauguration journey yesterday. The first train report asserting that the CIA’s use of harsh interro- News program “Sunday Morning Futures” he was in “I don’t think this is some conspiracy notion that to take this route bypassing Ukraine left Moscow, with travel time taking up to 46 hours. gation techniques helped bring down Osama bin some ways more concerned about the CIA spying they wanted to spy on either of our committees. Earlier, the Moscow-Simferopol route crossed the territory of Ukraine and the journey Laden and other terrorists, the panel’s top on Senate staffers than the torture issue, and he That would of course be intolerable. I think it took about 24 hours. — AFP Republican said yesterday. called for an independent investigation into the would be a crime,” Rogers said on CNN’s “State of “Information gleaned from these interrogations matter. the Union.” But these were CIA computers at a CIA was in fact used to interrupt and disrupt terrorist US Representative Mike Rogers, the Republican facility, he said. “That’s a little bit different than Somali candidate eyes plots, including some information that took down chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, spying on Congress, in my mind.” — Reuters bin Laden,” Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” milestone in US race The Senate Intelligence Committee reports will come five years after it authorized a probe into the MINNEAPOLIS: In a neighborhood dubbed Noor narrowly lost a race for state Senate in use of possible torture by the Central Intelligence “Little Mogadishu,” Mohamud Noor can’t walk 2011. But he has raised about twice as much Agency after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The more than a block without being stopped by money for this campaign and hopes that run- Democrats’ majority report is expected to allege someone who wants to shake his hand. ning in the smaller House district, where about a that the CIA’s use of techniques, such as water- Juggling two cell phones and a stack of cam- fourth of the residents are foreign-born, could boarding, did not help yield valuable intelligence paign fliers, he chats them up on his bid for a make a difference. and was not necessary. seat in Minnesota’s House of Representatives. It is unclear when the report will be released They already know. He’s one of theirs. Achievements because committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein has “You’re going to succeed, keep on going,” Noor is taking aim at Rep. Phyllis Kahn, 77, said she may challenge some of the redactions by Noor said, translating the encouraging words of who has been in office for 42 years and routinely the Obama administration. President Barack an elderly Somali woman. Noor, 36, has been crushes opponents by 50 points or more. A liber- Obama, who banned the practices after taking door-knocking, phone-banking and fundraising al Democrat, she touts her seniority and position in a race that could make him the first Somali- atop the committee that controls arts and envi- office in 2009, said Friday that the CIA had in fact born state lawmaker in the US. With the backing ronmental funding. Among her top achieve- “tortured some folks” during President George W. of many in the city’s growing Somali-American ments, she lists the nation’s first indoor smoking Bush’s tenure. population, Noor is pressing the longtime restrictions passed in 1975. Noor’s asset is “We did some things that were contrary to our incumbent Democrat in a hotly contested pri- Somalia. He fled the violence in his home coun- values,” Obama said. Republicans on the committee mary. Minnesota has become home to an esti- try before his teen years. He and his family have long disagreed with Democrats about the use mated 30,000 Somalis who began fleeing civil escaped to Kenya’s refugee camps, “living in of the so-called enhanced interrogation tech- war in their homeland a generation ago, drawn tents, eating what we got,” he said. In 1999, the niques, and the Republicans largely boycotted the here by welcoming churches and social services. nine Noors moved together to Minnesota. committee’s probe into their use. Many have settled in Minneapolis in the Cedar- Today, he works at a local center that helps “I thought it was a mistake then. I still think it is Riverside neighborhood, where ethnic restau- immigrants learn English and find work. He and a mistake,” Chambliss said on CBS. The Senate’s rants, markets and shops huddle in the shadow his wife have four children. On a recent weekday investigation has been plagued with difficulties. of massive high-rise apartment buildings. pounding the sidewalk in the district, Noor wore The CIA conceded last week that it had improperly So established is the community that mem- jeans and a dress shirt as he sought out poten- monitored computers used by committee investi- bers are rising in politics, with Somali-Americans tial votes. He waved down passing cars and gators looking into the torture allegations. capturing a Minneapolis school board seat in leaned his slender frame inside to chat up driv- CIA Director John Brennan called Feinstein and 2010 and a Minneapolis City Council seat last ers in Somali or English - or Amharic, Oromo or Chambliss to apologize when he first learned of the MOGADISHU: Three Somali men convicted of assassinations and facilitating attacks for the Al- year. A win by Noor in November could add Swahili, other languages used in East African breach. “Once he got all the facts, he came back Qaeda linked Al-Shabab group in Mogadishu await execution by firing squad yesterday. The three another milestone. Somali-American leaders countries whose people have settled in the and he did apologize,” Chambliss said. “He was men who were convicted by a Mogadishu court were executed as part of a series of executions said they know of no other state legislators. area.—AP wrong. Senator Feinstein was right.” against members of the Al-Qaeda linked militant groups. — AP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Abdullah rejoins audit of fraud Afghan election US envoy hails Abdullah’s decision KABUL: Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah has agreed to rejoin an audit of the votes, the United Nations said yes- terday, after tense negotiations to rescue the election amid a prolonged dispute over fraud. The country’s first democratic transfer of power has been engulfed in fraud allegations, undermining international hopes that a KATHMANDU: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) waves to unseen wellwishers smooth election would help vindicate the after meeting with Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala in Kathmandu yesterday. costly US-led military and civilian aid effort Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nepal to try to speed up progress on since 2001. power agreements while also aiming to counter rival giant China’s influence in the Abdullah’s representatives refused to region. — AFP attend the recount yesterday due to disagree- ments over how votes would be judged fraud- Modi offers Nepal $1 bn ulent or clean-throwing the election into fur- ther chaos. But a deal was finalised later in the day, loan in diplomacy push averting an imminent collapse of the process to choose President Hamid Karzai’s successor KATHMANDU: Indian Prime Minister foreign policy expert. “Despite geographical as NATO combat troops wind down their 13- Narendra Modi offered Nepal $1 billion in proximity, cultural intimacy, economic inter- year war against the Taleban. concessional loans to help build power dependence and shared political values, Abdullah’s team “informed the United plants and roads during a visit yesterday India has stumbled in Nepal.” This is the first aimed at shoring up support in a region bilateral visit to Nepal by an Indian prime Nations that it will... resume its participation in where China is making inroads. minister in 17 years, though Indian leaders the audit process tomorrow,” the UN said in a Both India and China are vying for politi- have routinely attended regional summits in statement yesterday evening. cal influence in South Asia, home to more Kathmandu. More than eight million votes were cast on than 1.5 billion people, by offering closer June 14, with Abdullah quickly lodging com- integration with their giant economies. POWER PACT plaints that “industrial-scale” fraud had denied India has long been the dominant force in Indian and Nepali negotiators were trying him victory over poll rival Ashraf Ghani. the region. But in recent years as its economy to narrow down differences over a power The US ambassador in Kabul hailed slowed and it struggled with policy paralysis, pact aimed at harnessing Nepal’s estimated Abdullah’s decision to rejoin the audit as a China has stolen a march, building ports 42,000 MW hydro-electric potential to meet major step forward, adding that he expected from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh and power domestic needs and also supply India’s giant the new Afghan president to be inaugurated plants in Nepal. energy-starved economy. at the end of August. KABUL: Afghan election commission workers sort ballot papers during an audit of the presiden- Modi is on a two-day visit to Kathmandu The Himalayan nation currently has an “It is very welcome news,” Ambassador tial run-off vote in the country’s general election at a counting centre in Kabul yesterday. — AFP to help speed up negotiations on a power installed capacity of just 600 MW because its James Cunningham said. “A lot of work has government”, but the UN-supervised audit run-off were both hailed for their high trade pact that is at the centre of his new development has been held back by years of been done... so that the audit can go forward triggered another outbreak of disagreements. turnouts and lack of major militant attacks, but diplomatic drive. “Nepal needs highways, political instability. It is still struggling with at a rapidly accelerated pace in the next cou- Abdullah’s team also alleged on Sunday the fraud allegations soon undermined a burst information ways and transmission ways. the transition to a constitutional republic ple of days. “We hope very much that will hap- that second Vice President Karim Khalili had of optimism over Afghanistan’s prospects. India will support you in all these,” he said in after the abolition of the monarchy in 2008. pen starting tomorrow... with an outcome to been caught on tape saying that President Abdullah believes he was also cheated of an address to the Nepali parliament where Nepal’s politicians are at odds over the be produced in the next coming weeks.” he announced the $1 billion credit line for proposed energy pact. Opponents say it Karzai was working illegally in favour of Ghani. victory in the 2009 election when President The candidates’ spokesmen were not the landlocked nation. would give Indian firms a stranglehold over Karzai has vowed to stay neutral in the elec- Karzai retained power. immediately available for comment. “Nepal can use this on hydropower and Nepal’s energy resources and bar other tion. Karzai, who has ruled since the Taliban were The election battle between Abdullah, a infrastructure projects of its choice,” he said countries, like China, from investment in the ousted in 2001, is barred from standing for a former anti-Taleban resistance fighter, and to thunderous applause in a parliament sector. Modi sought to allay those concerns. ‘Negative impact’ third term in office. In a grim reflection of Ghani, an ex-World Bank economist, has chamber where politicians in the past have “Nepal can become a prosperous nation “We hope that the two candidates will have unrest across Afghanistan, a UN report last threatened to spark a spiral of instability as often targeted India as a “big brother” med- by selling electricity to India. We want to join an understanding that further delay is not in month revealed that civilian casualties from foreign troops pull out and violence increases dling in its affairs. you in your journey to prosperity,” Modi, the interest of the country,” Karzai’s the conflict soared by 24 percent in the first nationwide. Since becoming prime minister in May, dressed in skin tight trousers, knee-long spokesman Aimal Faizi told AFP, adding the half of 2014. Any street unrest by the candi- After Abdullah rejected preliminary results Modi has reached out to neighbours after loose shirt and a waist coat, said in a speech audit result was now due by August 25. dates’ supporters would revive memories of years of neglect, in a policy top advisers say in Hindi. that named Ghani as the easy winner, US “The delay has had a negative impact on the 1992-1996 civil war. Abdullah draws most is key to his plans to make India a military During the two-day trip, Modi plans to Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Kabul the economy, on the security situation, on of his support from Tajiks and other northern and economic power. “The government’s real meet politicians across the spectrum, includ- and persuaded the two candidates to agree to public opinion,” he said. “Further delays could Afghan groups, while Ghani’s support base is challenge in Nepal is not China. It is the trag- ing the Maoists who have accused India of the audit to sift out fraudulent votes. be very dangerous for the country.” mainly among the Pashtun tribes of the south ic failure of Delhi’s own engagement with meddling in Nepal’s internal affairs in the Kerry’s intervention quashed growing fears The first-round vote in April and the June and east. — AFP Kathmandu,” said C.Raja Mohan, a top Indian past. — Reuters that Abdullah was about to set up a “parallel

Sikh victim’s lessons sustain family OAK CREEK: Punjab Singh spent a acceptance of God’s will. who killed himself, is unknown. lifetime preaching the Sikh principles It’s that spirit from which the fami- Singh was in a bedroom at the of optimism and hope - the very prin- ly draws their strength. Because of temple that morning. When he heard ciples that his family now rely upon their optimism, there is no anger at gunfire he tried to barricade himself, to sustain them during his slow the shooter, no frustration over the but the gunman forced the door recovery from being shot in the head turmoil they’ve endured, no agoniz- open far enough to reach his hand- two years by a white supremacist. ing over why such a bad thing hap- gun inside and shoot Singh in the Singh, 66, can neither move nor pened to a good person. face. speak. Doctors say his injuries were “My father never teaches me The bullet damaged brain tissue, so severe that he may never recover anger to anyone. He teaches me blood vessels and the brain stem. He further. But his family refuses to give always be in chardhi kala,” was in a coma for two months, and a up hope, saying that with prayers and Raghuvinder Singh said. “I respect pair of subsequent strokes nearly par- God’s grace, anything is possible. “We that and I practice that.” alyzed his left side. never lose the hope,” his elder son, Punjab Singh, an internationally Improvement has been marginal. Raghuvinder Singh, said. “God is able known Sikh priest, was wounded Today he can blink his eyes to answer to do anything he wants.” Aug. 5, 2012, when a gunman yes or no, and he has a hint of motion Sikhism teaches forgiveness and opened fire at the Sikh Temple of in his right arm and leg. While he peace, as well as the idea of living in Wisconsin in the Milwaukee suburb can’t speak, Raghuvinder Singh said “chardhi kala.” The Punjabi term of Oak Creek. Six worshippers were his greatest prayer was to hear his describes a state of constant opti- killed and four other people were father’s voice again so he could learn mism, which believers say reflects an injured. The motive of the gunman, what happened that day. — AP ‘No hope’ of survivors in deadly Nepal landslide

KATHMANDU: Rescuers yesterday ruled out finding any more survivors of a landslide in northeast Nepal feared to have buried at least 100 people under tonnes of mud and rocks. Nine bodies have been pulled from the rubble after the landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains smashed into hamlets along a river in Sindhupalchok district before dawn on Saturday, an official said. “It has been over 24 hours that peo- ple would have been buried in mud. We have no hope of finding anyone alive,” government disaster management head Yadav Prasad Koirala said. “We recovered one more dead body, bring- ing our toll up to nine people,” he told KATHMANDU: In this photograph taken using a cellphone, Nepalese resi- AFP after returning from the site on dents and rescue personnel stand among debris at the site of a landslide Sunday, adding “according to our data, on the Sukoshi river in Sindhupalchowk district northeast of Kathmandu 155 people are still missing.” yesterday. Rescuers have ruled out finding any more survivors of a land- As police and soldiers kept up their slide in northeast Nepal feared to have buried at least 100 people under search for the victims, thousands of tonnes of mud and rocks. — AFP people downstream across the border sands of people,” Vyas Ji, principal secre- “directed that all possible assistance in India were being evacuated amid tary of Bihar’s disaster management should be made available,” the state- fears of flash floods from the landslide. department, told AFP. ment said. Nepalise workers were attempting to Disaster response teams and their “Water discharge so far is not alarm- clear landslide debris which dammed boats have been deployed in Bihar, ing. But it cannot be predicted when the Sunkoshi river and created a large along with soldiers, while six military the flow might increase suddenly,” it lake. The river runs downstream into helicopters and navy diving teams were added. India’s eastern state of Bihar as the Kosi on standby, the Indian government said The Kosi river burst its banks in 2008 river. in a statement. and shifted away from its normal Authorities in Bihar have evacuated A military plane was also preparing course, engulfing swathes of Bihar and more than 44,000 people amid fears to leave for Bihar carrying medical killing hundreds of people. that a torrent of water could inundate teams and equipment, the statement Nepalese workers on Saturday car- villages and farms if the dam across the said. ried out small explosions to clear the border suddenly broke, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who debris and break open the dam which “It would affect a large part of the is visiting Nepal, has “expressed con- had created a large 110-metre (360- state and may hit hundreds of thou- cern” over the possible flooding and feet) deep lake in the river. — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Hijacked Singaporean ship released near Nigeria

SEOUL: A hijacked Singaporean oil tanker carry- the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, was also car- paid, but Yonhap news agency said the hijacking Piracy off the western coast of Africa has been ing 21 sailors was released yesterday a week rying 12 Chinese, one Singaporean and six appeared to have been aimed at stealing fuel. rising in recent years, with attackers targeting after being seized by pirates in waters off Ghana Burmese, it said. “There has been a sharp increase in piracy ships playing a key role in the region’s thriving in west Africa, Seoul’s foreign ministry said. “All sailors are unhurt and it appears that activities in waters off West Africa, but in most oil industry. The International Maritime Bureau The 3,200-tonnes tanker, carrying a South some of their fuel has been stolen,” it said, cases, (they) abandon the ships after taking oil, said West African piracy made up 19 percent of Korean captain and chief engineer, was hijacked adding the ship was released in waters off money, or valuables,” said a senior Seoul official attacks worldwide last year, with Nigerian pirates on July 26 off the southern coast of Ghana, the Nigeria. quoted by Yonhap. accounting for 31 of the region’s 51 attacks-the ministry said. The vessel, which had loaded in It did not say whether a ransom has been “This case appears to be of a similar kind.” most since 2008. —AFP

Hate crime case resurrects racial wounds in New York NEW YORK: Yitzhak Shuchat, a white mem- In 2008, the New York Police ber of a civilian patrol group, and Andrew Department increased patrols in Crown Charles, the black son of a police officer, Heights after the incident with Charles and came face to face in 2008 in a neighbor- a report that a Jewish teenager was hood with a history of racial strife - that robbed and beaten by black kids. much is certain. According to police, Charles was walking But six years later, the circumstances of with a black friend when they were con- the encounter in the Crown Heights sec- fronted by a white man who pepper- tion of Brooklyn remain murky, even as sprayed Charles. Then an SUV pulled up prosecutors pursue charges against 28- and a white passenger - later identified by year-old Shuchat alleging he attacked police as Shuchat - jumped out and hit him Charles because of his race. Shuchat’s sup- with a nightstick. porters in the neighborhood’s Orthodox Authorities concluded Shuchat and the Jewish community have reacted with dis- other man were volunteers with the civil- may over what they call a hate crime inves- ian patrol, Shmira, and convened a grand tigation gone awry. jury to look into the matter - a move criti- Authorities “took a minor incident and cized by the Jewish community but wel- made it into a very serious situation,” said comed by black leaders. state Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who is “You can’t have a group, whether it’s the Jewish. “This could have been resolved a Bloods, Crips or Shmira, acting like vigi- long time ago. It makes absolutely no lantes,” thenDistrict Attorney Charles sense.” Hynes told a local Jewish newspaper. After The case received renewed attention learning he was wanted as a suspect, last month when deputy U.S. Marshals Shuchat fled to Israel through Canada retrieved Shuchat from Israel after he lost a amid claims he couldn’t get a fair trial. He lengthy extradition fight. He pleaded not was indicted on the hate crime charges a guilty July 18 in a Brooklyn court to sec- few weeks later after prosecutors conclud- ond-degree assault as a hate crime, ed bias was the only motive. attempted assault and other charges and The defense doesn’t dispute that was released on $300,000 bail put up by Shuchat had a run-in with Charles. But it Jewish benefactors. says Shuchat was responding to a radio Prosecutors have yet to explain why call reporting that two black men were they’re treating the case as a racial incident, throwing rocks and cursing at Jews. It also said Shuchat’s attorney, Paul Batista. In oth- claims Charles wasn’t harmed despite er hate crime cases, there are typically being taken to the hospital. racial slurs or other clear evidence of bias. “It was an argument between two peo- TOKYO: People dressed in “yukatas”, or cotton summer kimonos, splash water onto the ground along a street in the shopping “I don’t know where the hate element ple on the street,” Batista said. “There’s area of Ginza in Tokyo yesterday. Hundreds of yukata-clad people participated in the annual summer event to cool off as Tokyo’s came in,” Batista said. “Yitzy has no racial nothing more to it.” Shuchat started a fami- temperatures soared over 35 degree Celsius (95F). —AFP animus toward anyone.” Asked in a recent ly in Israel before Brooklyn prosecutors television interview to describe their sought his extradition. While he fought it, encounter, Charles responded, “They Crown Heights Jewish leaders circulated attacked us, and that’s about it.” He didn’t letters of support and started a defense Poor safety record faulted elaborate. fund. The Brooklyn district attorney’s office “Yitzy’s young family does not deserve declined to comment. The case resurrected to be torn apart by a prosecution out to old wounds in Crown Heights, where vio- pander to rabble-rousers in the communi- in Chinese factory blast lence exploded in 1991 after a black child, ty,” wrote the Crown Heights Jewish Gavin Cato, was accidentally hit and killed Community Council. by a car in a Jewish motorcade. A group of Community activist Taharka Robinson, Workers complained of poor ventilation blacks responded by stabbing to death a who’s advising Charles’ family, said rabbinical student from Australia who was Shuchat’s decision to leave the country BEIJING: Chinese investigators health bureau in the city, located in poor ventilation in the facility. tory being rented out as temporary walking down the street. was telling. faulted poor safety measures for an Jiangsu province, about 1,000 kilo- Jiangsu’s provincial government housing in the eastern city of “I don’t believe anyone would flee and explosion at an auto parts factory meters (600 miles) southeast of website said Sunday that initial Danyang, killing 11 people and Confronted go through Canada to get into Israel if they that killed 71 people and injured Beijing. investigations by the Kunshan city injuring 20. Over the years the tensions in Crown did not engage in an act that injured more than 180, with news reports Rescuers pulled out 46 bodies at government found that the factory The factory involved in Saturday’s Heights have dissipated as the neighbor- someone,” he said. Shuchat’s supporters yesterday revealing that workers the site, while 25 other people died was at fault in the dust explosion. It blast is operated by the Kunshan hood has become more gentrified. But occa- see the extradition as an opportunity for had long complained of dangerous at a hospital, officials said. Another did not list specific safety measures Zhongrong Metal Products sional violence linked to race or religion has vindication. “I’m glad he’s back so things levels of dust and inadequate clean- 186 people were injured, most with that were not followed. Company, which according to its persisted - and can still stir up old fears. can be cleared up,” Hikind said. —AP ing practices at the facility. severe burns. A dust explosion is caused by the website was set up in 1998 and has Metal dust produced from pol- State broadcaster CCTV showed fast combustion of particles sus- registered capital of $8.8 million. Its ishing steel hubcaps ignited footage of large plumes of thick, pended in air in an enclosed space. core business is electroplating alu- Saturday morning at the factory in black smoke rising from the plant, The particles could include dust or minum alloy wheel hubs, and it sup- the eastern Chinese city of Kunshan, and news websites posted photos powdered metals such as alu- plies General Motors and other com- causing an explosion that destroyed of the dead or injured lifted onto minum. They would have to come panies, the website said. Chinese almost the entire roof of the plant, the back of large trucks, their bodies into contact with a spark such as fire, state media said the factory was city officials said. More than 200 black, presumably from burns or an overheated surface or electrical built with Taiwanese investment. workers were at the factory at the soot. discharge from machinery. GM confirmed that Zhongrong is time of the blast, China’s most seri- A preliminary investigation Such explosions have been part of its network of suppliers. “We ous industrial disaster since a fire at showed that the blast was likely a blamed for other deadly fires in can confirm Zhongrong is a supplier a poultry plant killed 119 people in dust explosion, said China’s official China. In 2012, a dust explosion at to GM’s global supplier Dicastal,” GM June last year. Xinhua News Agency. Chinese an aluminum lock polishing work- said in a statement. The metallic dust stuck to the newspapers reported that workers shop in the eastern city of Wenzhou Police took away five senior skin of workers, burning between at the factory had complained over killed 13 people and injured 15. Zhongrong executives to assist in 50 and 90 percent of their bodies, the past years about layers of dust Three years earlier, aluminum pow- the investigation, officials said, with- said Liu Wei, deputy chief of the gathering on their work tables, and der exploded at an abandoned fac- out providing details. —AP Father of Japan teen murder says act was ‘unforgivable’ KHARKIV: Dutch Peter Jap Albersberg, the head of the Malaysia Airlines recovery mission, speaks to media during a press conference in the north- TOKYO: The father of a 16-year-old her dismembered body on a bed in forgiven for any reason or cause,” can’t find the words for an apology.” eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv yesterday. —AFP Japanese schoolgirl who confessed the suspect’s home in Sasebo, west- her father said in a statement, The father of the victim said he to decapitating a classmate has ern Japan. according to Kyodo News and oth- could “never forgive the criminal said his daughter’s act “can never The teenager has confessed to er local media. who bereaved my loved daughter Philippine pleads with be forgiven”, reports said yesterday. decapitating Matsuo and cutting The 53-year-old said the killing of her life and future”, according to The 16-year-old, whose name off her hand, police said, with the deprived the victim of “time to the Mainichi Shimbun. workers in Libya to return was not released as she is a minor, suspect reportedly telling investi- experience the joy and happiness A psychiatrist, who had exam- was arrested last week on suspicion gators she “wanted to dissect” of life”. “When I think of the shock ined the accused, told a local child MANILA: The Philippines yesterday ous countries have closed their embassies of murdering fellow student Aiwa someone. and sorrow felt by the bereaved consultation office weeks before appealed to thousands of its nationals to and urged their citizens to leave. Matsuo, 15, after police discovered “My daughter’s act can never be family, it breaks my heart,” he said. “I the murder that the girl could kill flee Libya, warning that the situation there Coloma said that while some Filipinos someone if left untreated, news could worsen after only a few hundred may be stubborn, “once their lives are at reports said. The reports did not heeded calls to return home. stake, they will be convinced to go”. say whether she had been diag- The Department of Foreign Affairs said it Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario, nosed with a specific condition. was preparing a ship to ferry Filipino work- who is in Tunisia, has been meeting with Described as a strong student ers from Libyan cities to Malta so they can workers who flee across the Libyan border and athlete, the teenager had pre- be flown home after fighting closed down before being flown back to the Philippines. viously been involved in trouble at the airport in Tripoli. Del Rosario said the government would elementary school-reportedly lac- President Benigno Aquino’s spokesman take steps to evacuate people by sea as ing two of her classmates’ food Herminio Coloma told reporters “we are soon as possible and that “a vessel has with bleaching agents-earlier appealing to them to call our embassy in been identified to secure Filipinos safely reports had said. Tripoli... it is better that at this early stage, from Benghazi and Misrata, to be ferried to Police discovered tools, includ- they get in touch with our embassy” to Malta for their onward flights to the ing hammers and a saw, at the sus- arrange to be evacuated. Philippines”, the department said in a state- pect’s apartment, the top-selling So far, only 831 of the estimated 13,000 ment. Yomiuri newspaper reported last Filipinos working in Libya have returned The Philippines previously launched a week. The paper said the girl’s home despite regular fighting between mass evacuation of its workers in Libya in mother died of cancer last year, militia groups that has killed more than 200 2011, when most of the 30,000 Filipinos people and wounded another 1,000 in the there left during the violent chaos leading and she began living on her own past two weeks, the Department of Foreign to the toppling of late dictator Moamer after her father remarried about Affairs said. Gaddafi. three months ago. The government announced a “manda- Filipinos make up large proportion of She had only attended class a tory” evacuation of its nationals last month Libya’s medical personnel and health offi- handful of times since then, the after the beheading of a Filipino construc- cials there are warning of a possible col- Yomiuri said. Violent crime is still tion worker abducted by unknown sus- lapse of the healthcare system if all the relatively rare in Japan, but sever- pects. That killing was followed by the gang Filipinos leave. al high-profile cases involving rape of a Filipina nurse in the capital Tripoli About 10 million Filipinos work around young people have heightened on Wednesday. the world, earning more money in a wide public concern. Sasebo made Such security problems have prompted range of skilled and unskilled sectors than headlines in 2004 when a primary thousands of people to flee, mostly over- they could in their impoverished home- MANILA: Filipino vendors ride a modified tricycle overloaded with wooden crates of fruits in Manila, school girl stabbed her classmate land to neighbouring Tunisia, and numer- land. —AFP Philippines yesterday. Tricycles are popular modes of transportation in the Philippines. —AP to death. —AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Almost 100 killed during attacks in China’s Xinjiang last week

BEIJING: Masked militants attacked civilians, activists say the government’s repressive poli- police and officials last week in China’s far west- cies in Xinjiang, including controls on Islam, ern region of Xinjiang leading to almost 100 have provoked unrest, a claim Beijing denies. China releases deaths, the government said yesterday, giving fresh details on one of the worst incidents of Violent acts investigative unrest in years. The attack took place at the end of the holy The Xinjiang government said 59 “terrorists” month of Ramadan, which officials had tried to journalist were gunned down by security forces in Shache get Muslims in Xinjiang to ignore in an indica- A Chinese investigative journalist who accused offi- county in Xinjiang’s far south, while 37 civilians tion of what rights groups say is discrimination BEIJING: cials of corruption has been released after almost a year in were killed in the attacks on July 28. targeting the Uighurs. detention, his lawyer said yesterday. Authorities reported the incident a day later, The Xinjiang government named a man Liu Hu, a reporter with the Guangzhou-based newspaper saying dozens of people had been killed when with a Uighur sounding name as the ringleader, New Express, was arrested on a charge of defamation last knife-wielding attackers had staged assaults in Nuramat Sawut, who it said had close ties with September. His lawyer Zhou Ze said prosecutors had called two towns in the region. militant East Turkestan Islamic Movement and him to say that Liu was being released as they were “unable to It is unclear why the government waited so had been involved in Islamist separatist activi- proceed with the case within the legal detention limits”. long to announce detailed casualties, though ties since last year. Writing on his Weibo microblog account, Zhou said: “I have bad news has sometimes been covered up or “Since the beginning of the Islamic holy always believed that Liu Hu was innocent.” delayed in the past. Due to tight security, visits month of Ramadan, the group had had multiple Liu was first detained last August on suspicion of “fabricat- by foreign journalists are very difficult, making gatherings in remote places during which they ing and spreading rumours” after accusing a deputy director an independent assessment of the situation made attack plans and prepared tools for their of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, a busi- almost impossible. violent acts,” the government added. ness regulatory body, of dereliction of duty while serving as “This was a serious terrorist attack incident The dead included 35 Han Chinese civilians Communist Party secretary of a district in southwestern which has links to domestic and overseas terror- and two ethnic Uighurs who held senior local Chongqing. Zhou had called the charge a “speech crime” and ist organisations and was organised, premedi- government positions, it said, while 215 sus- said the government could be targeting Liu because he had tated, carefully planned and evil,” the Xinjiang pected attackers were detained. detailed specific allegations against a number of officials, government said on its official news website Hundreds have been killed in Xinjiang in the including some in senior positions, in many provinces. (www.ts.cn) in the early hours of Sunday morn- past year and a half and the last week saw a President Xi Jinping has made fighting graft a priority of his ing. The militants attacked a police station and series of deadly incidents, including the murder administration and has specifically targeted extravagance and government offices in Elixku town, before mov- of a prominent pro-government imam at a waste to quell public anger over corruption and restore faith in ing on to the nearby town of Huangdi, target- major mosque in the old Silk Road city of the ruling Communist Party. ing civilians and smashing vehicles as they Kashgar. The government had encouraged the use of the internet to went, it added. Dilxat Raxit, spokesman for the exiled World expose graft, but has detained activists who called for officials They also set up roadblocks on a main road Uyghur Congress, said the government’s violent to publicly disclose their assets and cracked down on what it and stopped vehicles, attacking passengers and response and continued repression could only calls “rumour-mongering” in what is widely seen as an effort to threatening others with knives and axes into make things worse. halt criticism of the party. Wary of threats to its authority or joining their attack, the statement said, citing “If Beijing does not change its policy of social stability, the party has also stepped up its already tight police. extreme repression, this could lead to even control over social media to limit public discussion of sensitive Police confiscated long knives, axes as well more clashes,” he said in comments emailed to political issues. as banners calling for jihad, the government Reuters. High-profile bloggers and investigative reporters have said said. Xinjiang, home to the Muslim Uighur peo- But Xinjiang’s top official, Communist Party the campaign’s effect has been to force them to curtail sensi- ple, who speak a Turkic language, has been chief Zhang Chunxian, said there would be no tive postings for fear of detention. Lawyers and activists have MANILA: A Filipino boy is hit by waves as he plays at a bayside park in suburban beset for years by violence that the government let up in the government fight against militants. called the crackdown a significant if crude expansion of pow- Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines yesterday. The capital continues to experience blames on Islamist militants or separatists who “Fighting violent terror needs thorough resolu- ers to police the internet and a blow to those who use sporadic monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon “Halong,” which is moving west it says want an independent state called East tion and cannot lack firmness and we must pur- microblogs to disseminate information in the belief that they northwest off the country’s northeast and is forecast to blow this week toward Turkestan. sue the tottering enemy with force,” Zhang said are not monitored as strictly as traditional media. — Reuters southeastern Japan, according to Philippine government forecasters. — AP Exiled Uighur groups and human rights in the statement. — Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 ANALYSIS

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unitive sanctions and the calling into question of a key arms control treaty with Washington have ratcheted up pressure Pon Russia, leaving President Vladimir Putin few palatable options to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, analysts say. Putin might have thought he could get away with keeping the conflict sim- mering with a divided Europe wary of imposing tough sanctions that could plunge its own economy back into recession. But the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over territory held by pro-Russian rebels last month, with the loss of all 298 people on board, including 193 Dutch nationals, forced the European Union into action. For the first time, the sanctions imposed by Brussels and Washington last week apply to entire sectors, impeding access to Western capital markets and technology needed to develop new oil and gas fields, as well as an arms sales ban. Many analysts believe that the measures will gradually impact the Russian economy, already teetering on the brink of recession. But the ultimate question is whether they will have a political Iran sanctions fears hurt humanitarian trade effect - pushing Putin to stop supporting the pro-Moscow sepa- ratists in eastern Ukraine and to come to a mutually acceptable By Jonathan Saul and Parisa Hafezi problems. The following month, Reuters report- licences issued for food, agricultural goods, and restricted to foodstuffs, healthcare, medical resolution of the crisis. Adam Slater, senior economist at Oxford ed that Iran was lobbying to get HSBC to process medicine and medical devices to Iran. “I equipment or humanitarian purposes. Some of Economics, said that pulling back from Ukraine would appear the t should have been a routine delivery of veg- humanitarian trade transactions after Europe’s acknowledge there are banks out there that are the main Iranian banks still involved in transac- economically rational thing for Russia to do, but this is by no etable oil to Iran for making margarine; biggest bank froze some financing because of reluctant to facilitate these transfers for a variety tions, including Bank Pasargad and Saman Bank means guaranteed to happen. “The political calculations being Iinstead the tanker spent months in the Gulf concerns about potential breaches of interna- of reasons - they are risk averse when it comes declined to comment. made by President Putin may be very different from the as banks held up payment for the cargo, fearing tional sanctions. “International and even region- to dealing with Iran,” the official said. “Iranians in approach that might be followed by another leader in another they would run foul of international sanctions. al banks are hesitant to interact with Iran. We the past have tried to evade sanctions, exploit Hard Times country,” he said in a recent report. The sanctions regime, imposed by the United have been trying to find replacements for those or misuse what looks on the surface to be Ordinary Iranians say life is growing harder. That is because Putin has created a popular political image as States and European Union over Tehran’s nuclear banks but have not been very lucky,” an official benign trade.” Babak Saremi, 43, a teacher who has leukemia, a strong leader who can stand up to the West, and during the program, permits trade in humanitarian goods with Iran’s central bank said. The official said Washington had set up two needs chemotherapy sessions once a month Ukraine crisis he has styled himself as a defender of ethnic such as food and phamaceuticals. Trade sources say at least 500,000 tonnes of “humanitarian channels” in Europe and in Asia in which cost 4.5 million rials ($170) each. “My Russians abroad. US President Barack Obama told a press confer- Yet many banks are steering clear of financ- wheat is currently held up due to payment recent months to facilitate legitimate trade with salary is $300 a month. I have sold my car, a few ence Saturday Putin “should want to resolve this diplomatically, ing any deals with Iran due to a series of fines problems. Iranian government officials separate- Iran. This followed an interim agreement in pieces of gold that my wife had to pay for the to get these sanctions lifted, get their economy growing again, handed out by US authorities for dealing with ly confirmed there was a large backlog. Despite November known as the Joint Plan of Action sessions but the price of medicine for the treat- and have good relations with Ukraine”. However he cautioned sanctioned countries, including a recent $8.97 diplomatic talks with world powers over Tehran’s (JPOA) which provided some sanctions relief. ment goes higher and also it is becoming very that “sometimes people don’t always act rationally”. billion penalty for BNP Paribas of France. So from disputed nuclear program, banking problems Several commercial banks and international difficult to find it,” Saremi said. “I wish we were January to March this year the Greek-run tanker continue, the official and other sources said. The companies were involved in the scheme, he said not isolated and sanctioned. Then the price of Putin ‘Zugzwanged’ lay at anchor before it was forced to head to fines on banks in the past two years have made but declined to name them. “We see that both such medicine would be cheaper. The price of Yet the MH17 crash could give Putin an opportunity to break Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates to refuel - many fear US regulators. Apart from the BNP channels are being used quite a lot. The process my medicine has doubled in the past four from the insurgents in Ukraine if they are determined to have this also being difficult in Iran due to the sanc- Paribas penalty for breaches including trade has been going smoothly,” the official said. months and it is becoming more difficult to find shot down the plane, journalist and long-time Putin observer tions. Eventually, a sale of goods bill for the with Iran, Germany’s Commerzbank AG is A separate US official said Washington was it even at the black market.” Andrei Kolesnikov believes. “The death of children, adults and the transaction came through and the tanker dis- expected to pay $600 million to $800 million to able to get “a critical mass” of banks willing to do Hairdresser Faranak Mirzaie, 27, said that in elderly is a sort of red line that he won’t cross... Putin will break charged its cargo in Iran, but only after months resolve investigations into its dealings with Iran the trade. “The idea here wasn’t to create nor- the past seven months she had had to find black with them,” he wrote in the Russian daily Kommersant. But others of wasted time and mounting costs. and other countries under US sanctions. malcy for Iranian banking, even in this area. The market dealers in Tehran to buy medicine for her believe abandoning the pro-Russian rebels would be difficult, “This was meant to have been entirely US authorities are also investigating others idea was (that) we need to be able to do a good mother who suffers from cancer. “Since (January) especially given that state media has been portraying them as uneventful business,” the ship’s manager told including Italy’s UniCredit and Germany’s faith effort to enable the movement of humani- it has become almost impossible to find cancer- defending ethnic Russians against neo-fascist Ukrainians. Putin Reuters, requesting that the name of the vessel Deutsche Bank. In 2012, HSBC was fined $1.92 tarian goods to Iran,” the second official said. treatment medicine at state-run hospitals and has also faced growing calls from nationalists at home to send in and his company be withheld - for fear of billion by US regulators for various violations A spokeswoman for Archer Daniels Midland pharmacies. And at the black market, you have to troops. attracting negative publicity for a shipment that including doing business with Iran and money said the US agribusiness giant was on approved know a good dealer to find it for you. Even that Konstantin Kalachev, head of the Moscow-based Political was entirely legal. Iranians blame such disrup- laundering in Mexico. Separately in 2012, New lists for both the US State Department and the takes days after ordering it until I can have it. Why Expert Group think-tank, said Putin hasn’t taken the opportuni- tion of trade for soaring food prices at home and York regulators threatened to revoke Standard government of Iran for this program. “The JPOA should a cancer patient suffer because of not ties to disown the rebels that the crash has afforded, and he is shortages of medicines for the sick such as can- Chartered’s banking licence after it broke sanc- funding may resolve some of the problems that being able to find medicine due to sanctions? now like a chess player faced with only bad moves. “It’s cer patients. Western shipping sources, Iranian tions on Iran. existed previously at the international banks on Sanctions make us suffer.” zugzwang, when each move only worsens the situation,” officials, and suppliers of foods and medicines sales of food,” the spokeswoman said. A manufacturer of cancer drugs in the city of Kalachev told AFP. Putin’s objective in Ukraine has been to keep told Reuters that increasing numbers of ship- Potential Penalties Nevertheless, she added that many international Karaj said he was thinking about closing his fac- the country out of the orbit of the EU and NATO. When protesters ments destined for Iran are being held up or Sanctions were first imposed in 2006 over banks simply “will not participate in the transac- tory due to the problems. “Each time I have to earlier this year ousted pro-Moscow president Viktor Yanukovych stopped. the nuclear program which Tehran says is peace- tions for fear of being sanctioned or fined”. “This fight to open letters of credit and so on. from power in Kiev after he rejected an EU trade deal under “The banking side is the core problem. We ful but the West fears could be used to make has been a problem even when suppliers have Restrictions on our banking system make it Russian pressure, Putin seized the opportunity to take over are seeing banks dropping out of providing this weapons. “Humanitarian aid is not targeted, but demonstrated to the banks that the transaction almost impossible to import raw materials for Crimea. And as the new Ukrainian authorities gravitated towards type of transaction or ceasing to process them. It the different aspects of sanctions have made it is validly licensed. The compliance departments medicine,” he said. A US-based supplier of med- the West, a well-armed rebel movement led by former Russian is complicated and the costs are high for such very difficult for Iran to import food and medi- of many international banks simply do not want ical devices to Iran said getting a deal done officers sprang up. Putin “miscalculated, thinking we can do what trades. It looks like it will get harder to do this cine,” a senior Iranian government official said. “It to run the risk of involvement in Iranian transac- takes several months as very few banks were others can’t,” said Kalachev, pointing to the way Russians perse- business,” one US exporter of humanitarian allows smuggling networks to get rich.” A former tions,” she said. accepting Iranian letters of credit (L/Cs). vered for years to impose a military solution in Chechnya. goods to Iran said. US officials said Washington US official said: “Financial institutions are seeing Belgian financial group KBC said it had “Even if they do approve it, ... it takes two to was aware of the problems and taking steps to the business, even though it is permissible, as placed restrictions on its humanitarian trade three months of leg work before you can do Treaty Threat Doubles Ante make humanitarian trade easier. too risky from an anti-money laundering per- including offering services just to well-estab- anything,” the supplier said. “Companies have But if Putin’s plan was to call the West’s bluff over Ukraine, the spective and not profitable enough to outweigh lished clients as well as working in currencies received L/Cs from Iranian banks that were not MH17 disaster changed the dynamics of the crisis. Washington Fines Fear the potential penalties and the additional com- excluding US dollars and only with buyers not sanctioned, yet the receiving bank of those L/Cs doubled the ante by going public with accusations that Russia vio- In May, trade sources and Iranian officials pliance costs.” blacklisted by the EU or United States. Similarly, did not pass on that money to the owners. That lated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) by testing said hundreds of thousands of tonnes of grain A US Treasury official, who declined to be Dutch state-owned bank ABN Amro said it was is a huge fiasco especially when the product has a cruise missile. “You can’t look at the case of the INF Treaty in isola- and sugar were stuck in transit due to payment named, said Washington had expanded general involved in transactions only for existing clients been shipped.” —Reuters tion, only in the context of the general worsening of relations between Moscow and Washington over the Ukraine crisis and the Malaysian Boeing 777,” the head of the International Security Centre at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations in Moscow, Alexei Arbatov, told the daily Kommersant Erdogan to remake presidency in his image this week. Arbatov said going public with the complaints was a “psychological threat”, as doing away with the treaty - which bans By Burak Akinci wants to tailor the constitution to his own size and try the bloody 1980 military coup that ousted the govern- all ground-launched medium range missiles - would prove costly to break it down. “But the constitutional court, which is ment and resulted in the execution of dozens of people to Moscow. After the collapse of the INF treaty “the United States urkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is controlled by judges who have already thwarted some and the arrest of hundreds of thousands. AKP officials would consider that it had the right to deploy its missiles in eastern confident of easily winning the presidential elec- of his moves, will be a barrier to his ambitions.” have emphasised that the constitution is the unwanted Europe, dangling a new Sword of Damocles over Russia,” Dmitry Ttion but faces a much harder task after the vote in inheritance of military rule and must be changed so Polikanov, deputy head of another Russian think-thank, the PIR implementing his self-declared mission of changing Debate Over Constitution that the president takes full responsibility for running Centre, was quoted as saying by Kommersant. The option of a full- Turkey’s political system. Compared to previous Turkish The current constitution was drawn up in 1982 after the country. But the party has already tried unsuccess- on Russian intervention might also lead to the country’s further heads of state who have fulfilled largely ceremonial fully to change the constitution, and much will depend isolation and a reinforcement of NATO. roles, Erdogan wants to be a president like no other on whether it is able to win a crushing majority in 2015 Independent political analyst Maria Lipman said that Putin’s since modern Turkey’s founder, Ataturk. He and his legislative elections to force amendments through par- “room for manoeuvre has shrunk although not disappeared alto- closest advisors have already vowed that Erdogan will liament. A two-thirds majority in parliament is needed gether”. “He is trying to find steps that don’t appear as a retreat,” be an active and politically powerful president, promis- to change the constitution, with a 60 percent majority she said. Speaking at World War I commemorations on Friday, ing the ruling Islamic-rooted Justice and Development capable of making amendments if they are later Putin drew many contemporary parallels, saying that history Party (AKP) will move to change Turkey’s constitution. approved by referendum. proved time and again that an “unwillingness to listen to each oth- Changing the basic law would give Erdogan the full The August 10 presidential election is as much a er” and respect each other’s interests can have huge costs. —AFP legal framework to serve as a powerful president for choice between two different systems of running the possibly two five-year terms, meaning he could still be country as much as political visions of Turkey’s future. head of state when modern Turkey celebrates its 100th Erdogan’s main rival in the polls, the mild-mannered anniversary in 2023. “The post of president is not a job former head of the Organisation of Islamic All articles appearing on these for relaxation,” declared Erdogan. “People want to see a Cooperation, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, is a pious Muslim pages are the personal opinion of president who runs around and sweats.” like the premier but wants to keep the current parlia- the writers. Kuwait Times takes no But Turkey is already seeing political tensions mentary system based on a neutral president. The cur- responsibility for views expressed unprecedented in the AKP’s 12-year domination of the rent constitution also says that the president must sev- country after mass protests last year by young secular er relations with their political party, something hard to therein. Kuwait Times invites read- Turks tired of the AKP and corruption allegations imagine in Erdogan’s case given he is a founding father ers to voice their opinions. Please against Erdogan and his circle. Moving to rip up the old of the AKP. send submissions via email to: opin- constitution and impose a presidential - or at least Jean Marcou, a professor of politics at Sciences Po in [email protected] or via snail semi-presidential - system in place of the current par- Grenoble, said that Turkey appeared to be heading liamentary one could exacerbate those tensions even along the same path as France in 1962 when a parlia- mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. more. mentary system was turned into a presidential one in a The editor reserves the right to edit “It is clear that Erdogan wants to make a break with referendum to accomodate Charles de Gaulle. “This any submission as necessary. the parliamentary system,” said Serkan Demirtas, Ankara evolution will lead to the installation of a semi-presi- bureau chief of the Hurriyet Daily News newspaper. “He Recep Tayyip Erdogan dential system,” he wrote on his Ovipot blog. —AFP NEWS MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

Palestinian children affected by the war attend a group class as part of the United Nations community mental health programs in the Gaza Strip on Saturday at a school converted to a refuge in Jabaliya in the north of the Gaza Strip. —AFP 367 killed in China quake Islamic State grabs Iraqi dam, oilfield Continued from Page 1 A second quake of 4.1 magnitude was registered just Continued from Page 1 the abandoned desk of the mayor of Sinjar. Behind him was two-and-a-half hours later, 18 km south of Zhaotong the image of a famous Kurdish guerrilla leader. In a state- At least another 53 deaths were recorded in neigh- City, USGS said. Heavy rain in the vicinity may pose chal- Yesterday, its members were also involved in fighting in ment on its website, the Islamic State said it had killed bouring districts. Electricity and telecommunications lenges to rescuers, with more downpours forecast in the a border town far away in Lebanon, a sign of its ambitions scores of peshmerga, the Kurdish fighters whose name have been cut across the area. Ludian has a population coming week. USGS had warned that people in the across the frontiers of the Middle East. It controls cities in means “those who confront death”. Those deaths could not of nearly 266,000 and sits more than 300 km from the region lived in structures “highly vulnerable to earth- Iraq’s Tigris and Euphrates valleys north and west of be independently verified. “Hundreds fled leaving vehicles provincial capital of Kunming. quake shaking”. Complicating matters, the road leading Baghdad, and a swathe of Syria stretching from the Iraqi and a huge number of weapons and munitions and the State media announced that 2,500 troops had been to Longtoushan was damaged in a landslide before the border in the east to Aleppo in the northwest. brothers control many areas,” the Islamic State statement dispatched to quake-hit areas late yesterday, joining a quake. Chinese state media put the magnitude of the Iraq’s Kurds, who rule themselves in a northern enclave said. “The fighters arrived in the border triangle between team of more than 300 police and firefighters from first earthquake at 6.5, citing the China Earthquake guarded by the “peshmerga” units, had expanded areas Iraq, Syria and Turkey.” Zhaotong City, the capital of the prefecture. Equipment Networks Center. under their control in recent weeks while avoiding direct The Islamic State has systematically blown up Shiite brought to the area included life detection instruments Southwest China lies where the Eurasian and Indian confrontation with the Islamic State, even as Iraqi central mosques and shrines in territory it has seized, fuelling levels and excavating tools. The province also sent 392 res- plates meet and is prone to earthquakes. In 1974, a 6.8- government troops fled. But the towns lost yesterday were of sectarian violence unseen since the very worst weeks of cuers and sniffer dogs to aid the relief operation. magnitude quake in the same area killed more than in territory the Kurds had held for many years, undermining Iraq’s 2006-2007 civil war. The group, which shortened its Volunteer Ma Hao, a college student who was helping to 1,500 people. In September 2012, 80 people were killed suggestions that the Islamic State’s advance has helped the name after June’s offensive from the Islamic State in Iraq carry the injured out of the collapsed buildings in when twin earthquakes struck the mountainous border Kurdish cause. Witnesses said Islamic State fighters were and the Levant (ISIL), has stalled in its drive to reach Longtoushan, described a race to pull the living from the area of Yunnan and Guizhou. In May 2008, an 8.0-magni- also trying to take control of the town of Rabia near the Baghdad, halting just before the town of Samarra, 100 km rubble that left little time for the dead. “We had no time tude quake rocked Sichuan, which neighbours Yunnan, Syrian border and were engaged in clashes with Syrian north of the capital. to take care of the bodies. We need to help those alive killing tens of thousands of people and flattening Kurds who had crossed the frontier after Iraqi Kurds with- The Islamic State has been trying to consolidate its first,” he told Xinhua. swathes of the province. — AFP drew. gains, setting its sights on strategic towns near oilfields, as The latest gains have placed Islamic State fighters near well as border crossings with Syria, so that it can move easi- Dohuk Province, one of three in the autonomous Kurdish ly back and forth and transport supplies. So far, the Islamic region, which has been spared any serious threat to its State is not near the major oilfields of the northern city of security while war raged throughout the rest of Iraq. Since Kirkuk, which were seized by the Kurds in the chaos that thousands of US-trained Iraqi soldiers fled the Islamic State followed the Islamic State’s advance. It controls part of a offensive, the Kurdish fighters were seen alongside Shiite pipeline from Kirkuk to Turkey which has been idle for militia to the south as the main lines of defence against the months because of its attacks in the area. militants, who vow to march on Baghdad. By calling into In another move certain to infuriate the Baghdad gov- question the effectiveness of the Kurdish fighters, Sunday’s ernment, the Kurdish region is pressing Washington for advances may increase pressure on bickering Iraqi leaders sophisticated weapons it says Kurdish fighters need to to form a power-sharing government capable of counter- push back the Islamist militants, Kurdish and US officials ing the Islamic State. said. Yesterday’s withdrawal may help them press their Two people who live near Mosul Dam told Reuters case. Maliki needs the Kurds, who gained experience fight- Kurdish troops had loaded their vehicles with belongings ing Saddam Hussein’s forces, to help defend his country including air conditioners and fled. Islamic State fighters from the Islamic State, whose leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi attacked Zumar from three directions in pick-up trucks has a $10 million US bounty on his head. mounted with weapons, defeating Kurdish forces that had The Islamic State’s ambitions have alarmed other Arab poured reinforcements into the town, witnesses said. The states who fear their success could embolden militants Islamic State later also seized the town of Sinjar, where wit- region-wide. Islamic State fighters were among militants nesses said residents had fled after Kurdish fighters put up who clashed with Lebanese forces overnight in and around little resistance. It was not immediately clear why the Kurds, Lebanon’s border town of Arsal. At least 10 Lebanese sol- usually known as formidable fighters, pulled back without diers and an unknown number of militants and civilians a fight. died in the fighting, security officials said. There has been On its Twitter site, the Islamic State posted a picture of no indication so far whether the advance in northern Iraq one of its masked fighters holding up a pistol and sitting at and the fighting in Lebanon were coordinated. — Reuters Israel strikes Gaza school Continued from Page 1 witnessed the bodies of four small firmed it had begun withdrawing children packed into an ice cream some troops from Gaza. “We are “The bloodshed needs to stop,” freezer. Outside in the garden, doc- removing some (forces),” Lieutenant said a statement signed by the tors had set up a temporary emer- Colonel Peter Lerner told AFP, saying European Union and the European gency room, receiving dozens of troops were “extremely close” to com- Commission presidents on behalf of wounded, some of whom had to lie pleting a mission to destroy a net- the bloc’s 28 member states. “We down on the ground because of a work of attack tunnels. “We are rede- deplore the terrible loss of lives, lack of beds, he said. There was only ploying within the Gaza Strip, taking including innocent women and chil- one working operating surgery, with out other positions... so it won’t be dren,” it said, condemning the “intol- the single bed occupied by two the same type of ground operation,” erable violence” being suffered by wounded people, he said. he said, indicating it was “changing Gaza residents. Britain’s Foreign Intensive international attempts to gear.” Secretary Philip Hammond demand- broker a diplomatic end to the fight- Witnesses had on Saturday report- ed an unconditional ceasefire to ing between Israel and Hamas have ed seeing troops leaving Beit Lahiya resolve the “intolerable” situation for so far proved fruitless but the efforts and Al-Atatra in the north as well as civilians. And in Cairo, China’s top are continuing with a Palestinian del- from villages east of Khan Yunis in the diplomat Wang Yi demanded both egation in Cairo for talks with US and south. And yesterday, AFP correspon- sides “immediately” halt their fire. Egyptian officials. But Israel did not dents reported seeing around a hun- LUDIAN, China: A man grieves as he holds the body of a child after an earthquake hit the area in Zhaotong in But there was little respite on the send anyone to the talks after minis- dred tanks gathering in the border southwest China’s Yunnan province yesterday. — AFP ground, where more than 71 people ters at the security cabinet decided area outside Gaza where they had not were killed in Rafah alone in a fresh not to send a representative. “We will been before, having just pulled out of wave of bloodshed which sent the take as much time as necessary, and the strip, while others could be seen death toll soaring over 1,800. At the will exert as much force as needed,” driving away from the border. Ramadan in Saudi Arabia mostly free... school, an AFP correspondent wit- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Meanwhile, Israel yesterday said nessed scenes of chaos, with rescuers said late on Saturday. “I don’t plan on that a soldier believed snatched by Continued from Page 1 disease. trying to evacuate the wounded any saying when we’ll finish, we have no militants in Gaza on August 1, was The disease is thought to have an incubation period of way they could, while adults were obligations apart from our security dead. Analysis of remains found in a MERS, which is thought to originate in camels, causes around two weeks and testing by the authorities can take seen sprinting frantically away interests,” he said in a speech seen as tunnel near Rafah showed that they coughing, fever and pneumonia in some and has killed several days. While all Muslims must try to make the annu- through pools of blood, young chil- being the harbinger of a unilateral contained the DNA of the soldier, 23 around 40 percent of people it has infected in the king- al hajj pilgrimage once in their lifetime, they are also dren clutched in their arms. With hos- Israeli withdrawal. year-old Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, the dom. encouraged to carry out the umrah pilgrimage to Makkah pitals and clinics under increasing “Israel has taken the initiative into army said. His funeral took place yes- Since 2012, when MERS was identified, Saudi Arabia and Madinah which can happen at any time of year, but is pressure from the bombardment and its hands,” wrote Sima Kadmon in the terday afternoon. The suspected kid- has reported 298 deaths from the disease and 721 con- particularly popular during Ramadan. the soaring numbers of casualties, top-selling Yediot Aharonot. “It will napping had triggered a brutal Israeli firmed cases of infection. This year and in 2013 there were For a second consecutive year, the authorities have Gaza’s medical services have reached decide when and how to act, with assault on Rafah and the surrounding outbreaks in April and May followed by a drop-off in new said they will restrict hajj visas in 2014 for safety reasons the brink of collapse, the UN warned. what degree of force and against area which left more than 200 people confirmed cases. Of the people the Health Ministry con- connected to construction work aimed at enlarging the With Rafah’s main Najjar hospital which targets... in other words: unilat- dead in just 26 hours, medics said. firmed were infected by MERS from the start of Ramadan Great Mosque at Makkah. Saudi Arabia and the World closed after being hit in a recent eral withdrawal of the IDF and a Hamas’ Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades on June 29 until the end of Eid Al-Fitr, two were in Jeddah, Health Organisation have said they are imposing no travel strike, only two clinics were function- return to the same simple formula of acknowledged its militants had the main arrival port for pilgrims and one was in the city or other restrictions due to MERS during the hajj, but have ing, with medics rapidly running out ‘quiet will be met with quiet’,” she staged an ambush in which two other of Taif near Makkah. Another MERS patient in Makkah, encouraged very young or old pilgrims, and those suffer- of space to store the growing pile of wrote. Israeli soldiers were killed, but denied whose infection had already been confirmed, died of the ing from chronic disease, not to come this year. — Reuters bodies. In one, an AFP correspondent Earlier yesterday, the army con- holding Goldin. — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 SPORTS

Van Persie to miss EPL opener Melbourne secures Australian Italy opens probe Formula One GP until 2020 LONDON: Dutch striker Robin van Persie is set to miss Manchester United’s opening into Pantani’s death Premier League match against Swansea City after being given an extended break after the World Cup. Van Persie, 30, did not travel with United MELBOURNE: Melbourne has secured the Australian Formula One Grand ROME: An Italian court is investigating the 2004 death of Marco Pantani after his mother on their pre-season tour of the United States, and will Prix until 2020 after striking a new deal that will reduce the taxpayer sub- presented evidence and analysis to the tribunal that she says shows he was murdered. not appear in the final friendly against Valencia at sidy of around $50 million a year, the head of the Victoria state govern- The 34-year-old Pantani, who won the Tour de France in 1998, was found dead in a Old Trafford on Aug. 12, four days before their first ment said yesterday. The race, which has been run in the city’s Albert Park hotel suite in the beachside resort city of Rimini on Feb. 14 10 years league match. Manager Louis van Gaal said his since switching from Adelaide in 1996, became a local political issue ago, and the court later ruled that he had died accidentally of compatriot would resume training on Monday because of the noise and the subsidy, which amounted to A$50.67 million acute cocaine poisoning. and, having missed much of last season through ($47.17 million) in 2013. Tonina Pantani, the rider’s mother, has always said she injury, would not be rushed back into the team Race organiser Ron Walker had negotiated a new deal for when the believed her son was murdered. Through her lawyer, before he reached full fitness. current contract ran out after next year’s race but there had been some Antonio De Rensis, she presented a report to the court “When a player has been on holiday for question about whether it would be signed off by the current government that says Pantani was beaten and then forced to drink a three weeks they have to train,” van Gaal was of Victoria. State Premier Denis Napthine yesterday, though, confirmed the lethal dose of cocaine dissolved in liquid, Italian media reported as saying by British media. “I’m sorry deal had been struck. “This is a terrific announcement that reaffirms reported yesterday. On her Facebook page, Tonina said but players have to train and Robin needs a full Melbourne and Victoria as the sporting and events capital of the world,” he the Rimini court had opened a murder investigation into training regime behind him before he can play told 3AW radio station in Melbourne. “We’ve secured another five-year her son’s death. Rimini lead prosecutor Paolo Giovagnoli again. People can criticise me for my decision deal for the grand prix and we’ve secured a great deal for the people of confirmed that a murder probe against unknown perpe- but I know what to do with players who have Victoria that’s a better deal than the existing deal.” Napthine said that trators had been opened on the basis of the Pantani family’s had three weeks’ holiday. “Hopefully, Robin will get under the new deal, the race would retain its place in a Formula One calen- report. “It is our duty to open an investigation,” iovagnoli told his fitness back very fast but, for now, he won’t play. dar that featured 19 rounds this season. “The new deal is on the same AGI news agency late on Saturday. “Pantani’s Robin wants to play every game, I know that, but so terms as the existing contract in that it will be the first race of the season, it mother has presented an expose, and we are studying it. We do the other 30 players in the squad.” — Reuters will be in March each year,” Napthine added. — Reuters will investigate.”—Reuters Kovalev stops Caparello

ATLANTIC CITY: Sergey Kovalev successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title Saturday night, stopping Australian challenger Blake Caparello in the second round at Revel Casino-Hotel. Kovalev, the 31-year-old Russian based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, improved to 25-0-1 with 13th straight knockout and 23rd overall. He had two knockdowns in the second round and was administering more punishment when referee Sparkle Lee stepped in and halted the scheduled 12-round bout at 1:47. With the victory, Kovalev moved into position for a unification fight against IBF/WBA light-heavyweight champi- on Bernard Hopkins. The fight will be held in November at either Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall or the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. “I’m very happy,” Kovalev said. “Fighting Bernard Hopkins is a big fight and interesting fight for me and for the boxing world. I’m not scared to fight him. He’s called ‘The Alien,’ but I’m a ‘Krusher’ and I’ll send him to Mars.” Kovalev lived up to his status as one of boxing’s hardest hitters. His 88.4 percent knockout rate is second-highest among current world champions. Only WBA middleweight champ Gennady Golovkin’s 90-percent rate is higher. Kovalev was forced to overcome a slight scare, however. Caparello (19-1-1) stunned the crowd at Ovation Hall when he landed a straight left that sent Kovalev stumbling backward and forced his right glove to touch the canvas. “My life flashed before my eyes,” said Kovalev’s promoter, Main Events President Kathy Duva. Kovalev rebounded quickly in the second round, landing a straight right to Caparello’s liver that forced him to take a knee. Kovalev seized the opening and attacked, landing another right that put down Caparello. “I’m hoping Kovalev gets a devastating knockout because that will mean a lot of people will be fearing for my life and I will have to be on point come November 8th,” Hopkins said from ringside before the fight. “I want to be undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world. That’s what I’ve set out to do and that’s what I’m going to do.” — AP

OAKLAND: Alex Gordon No. 4 of the Kansas City Royals is tagged out at home plate by Derek Norris No. 36 of the Oakland Athletics in the top of the fourth inning. — AFP Athletics pound Royals

OAKLAND: Jon Lester, so long a presence for the Boston homers have come with runners on base, but the Seattle Red Sox, did his usual thing on Saturday, but in a green- second baseman hadn’t hit one since July 12. MLB results/standings and-gold A’s uniform. After 242 games with the Red Sox, Lester made his Oakland debut after a trade by Boston and MARLINS 2, REDS 1 came away with the victory as the A’s smashed through Left fielder Christian Yelich hit a walk-off single in the NY Yankees 6, Boston 4; Oakland 8, Kansas City 3; Seattle 6, their recent scoring drought to beat the visiting Kansas 10th inning to lead the Miami Marlins to victory over Baltimore 3; Cleveland 2, Texas 0; Washington 11, City Royals. Cincinnati as the Reds lost for the 11th time in 15 games. Philadelphia 0; Detroit 11, Colorado 5; Minnesota 8, The left-hander came out of the game in the seventh Chicago White Sox 6; Houston 8, Toronto 2; NY Mets 4, San inning to a standing ovation and tipped his cap to the fans. NATIONALS 11, PHILLIES 0 Francisco 2; Miami 2, Cincinnati 1 (10 Innings); Tampa Bay Lester gave up one run in the third, on a sacrifice fly by des- Anthony Rendon had three hits and four RBIs and ignated hitter Salvador Perez, and two more in the seventh. Jordan Zimmerman pitched seven shutout innings as the 10, LA Angels 3; St. Louis 9, Milwaukee 7; Pittsburgh 8, Sergey Kovalev It was the first time in nine starts that Lester (11-7) had Washington Nationals blitzed the Philadelphia Phillies after Arizona 3; San Diego 3, Atlanta 2 (12 Innings); LA Dodgers allowed more than two earned runs. losing the first two games of the series. 5, Chicago Cubs 2 (12 Innings).

METS 4, GIANTS 2 TWINS 8, WHITE SOX 6 American League Latvala wins New York right-hander Jacob deGrom carried a no-hit- Oswaldo Arcia lined a double the opposite way in the Eastern Division ter into the seventh inning, when the Mets ended Jake eighth inning that scored two runs with two outs and put W L PCT GB Peavy’s perfect game bid by busting out for four runs en the Minnesota Twins on top for good in a win over the Baltimore 61 48 .560 - Rally Finland route to a win over the San Francisco Giants. Chicago White Sox. Toronto 60 52 .536 2.5 DeGrom, who is 6-1 with a 1.52 ERA over his last eight FINLAND: Volkswagen’s Jari-Matti Latvala trimmed team starts, gave up the two runs on four hits and one walk INDIANS 2, RANGERS 0 NY Yankees 56 53 .514 5 mate Sebastien Ogier’s lead at the top of the world cham- while striking out seven. He allowed only the walk through Lonnie Chisenhall and Nick Swisher had RBI singles in Tampa Bay 54 56 .491 7.5 pionship after taking a 3.6 second victory at his home Rally 6 2/3 innings before Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval the sixth inning and five Cleveland pitchers combined on a Boston 49 61 .445 12.5 Finland yesterday. ended deGrom’s bid for the second no-hitter in Mets histo- five-hit shutout as the Indians beat the Texas Rangers. Finn Latvala led for most of the event, but had to over- ry by lacing a clean double to left-center field. Peavy was Central Division come brake problems on Saturday after hitting a rut to even better in pursuit of the Giants’ fifth no-hitter since ASTROS 8, BLUE JAYS 2 Detroit 60 47 .561 - claim his second rally victory at home and third success of 2009. The right-hander, making his second start for the Brett Oberholtzer worked seven strong innings and the Kansas City 56 53 .514 5 the season. Giants, retired the first 19 batters on just 71 pitches before Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays. Clinging to Cleveland 55 55 .500 6.5 He held a slender lead over 2013 champion Ogier head- things fell apart in a hurry. a two-run lead and with Blue Jays pinch-hitter Juan Chicago White Sox 54 57 .486 8 ing into Sunday’s final three stages, but the Frenchman Francisco representing the tying run at the plate, right was unable to overturn the narrow deficit, although he did YANKEES 6, RED SOX 4 fielder Robbie Grossman closed the eighth by reaching Minnesota 49 60 .450 12 take maximum bonus points on the final powerstage. Mark Teixeira homered and Derek Jeter delivered a two- over the right-field wall to pull back a two-run homer. “It was so hard to take this victory,” Latvala told the WRC run double that powered the visiting New York Yankees to Western Division website (www.wrc.com). “I had a fantastic feeling with the a win over the Boston Red Sox. Rookie right-hander Shane PIRATES 8, DIAMONDBACKS 3 Oakland 67 42 .615 - driving but when I had the brake problem yesterday I was Greene pitched into the fifth inning and designated hitter Pittsburgh second baseman Josh Harrison had three LA Angels 65 44 .596 2 in a difficult position. I was so close to losing the victory Carlos Beltran went 2-for-5 with a double and RBI as the hits including a home run and center fielder Andrew Seattle 57 53 .518 10.5 but I fought back. I was nervous today but managed to Yankees won for just the second time in their past seven McCutchen singled in the go-head run in a four-run eighth Houston 46 65 .414 22 hold it together.” Citroen’s Kris Meeke, of Britain, was third, games. inning to lift the Pirates to victory over the Arizona Texas 43 67 .391 24.5 50.6 seconds off the pace, with the victory continuing Diamondbacks. Volkswagen’s dominance of the championship, Latvala and TIGERS 11, ROCKIES 5 Ogier between them winning all eight rounds in 2014. Rick Porcello gave up five hits in eight innings to win his RAYS 10, ANGELS 3 National League Ogier leads the championship with 187 points, with 13th game and reached double digits in strikeouts for the Tampa Bay pummeled left-hander C.J. Wilson in his Eastern Division Latvala second on 143. The next round starts in Germany third time in his career as the Detroit Tigers defeated the return from the disabled list and the Rays beat the Los Washington 59 49 .546 - on Aug. 21. — Reuters Colorado Rockies. Angeles Angels. Atlanta 58 53 .523 2.5 Porcello (13-5) had 10 strikeouts, walked two and retired Designated hitter Evan Longoria hit his 13th homer of Miami 54 56 .491 6 11 batters in a row at one point while sending the Rockies the year and knocked in two runs and Ben Zobrist went 4- NY Mets 53 57 .482 7 to their sixth loss in seven games. for-5 for the Rays. Philadelphia 49 62 .441 11.5 CARDINALS 9, BREWERS 7 PADRES 3, BRAVES 2 (12) Central Division Justin Masterson, a trade deadline acquisition from Will Venable singled home Yangervis Solarte with one Cleveland, made it through six innings and the St. Louis out in the 12th inning to give the San Diego Padres a win Milwaukee 61 50 .550 - Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers. over the Atlanta Braves. Pittsburgh 59 51 .536 1.5 Masterson (5-6) allowed seven hits and five runs, walk- The Padres won the game after right-handed reliever St. Louis 58 51 .532 2 ing three and striking out four. He also poked a two-out Tim Stauffer (3-2) worked his way out of a bases-loaded, Cincinnati 55 55 .500 5.5 single in the second that led to a five-run inning, and he none-out jam in the top of the 12th with the aid of a third- Chicago Cubs 46 63 .422 14 laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt that set up a run in the to-home-to-first double play. fourth. Western Division DODGERS 5, CUBS 2 (12) LA Dodgers 63 48 .568 - MARINERS 6, ORIOLES 3 Hanley Ramirez hit a walk-off three-run homer with two San Francisco 59 51 .536 3.5 Robinson Cano hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the outs in the 12th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore victory over the Chicago Cubs. San Diego 50 60 .455 12.5 Arizona 48 63 .432 15 FINLAND: Finnish Jari-Matti Latvala drives during the Orioles. Ramirez homered off Cubs reliever Blake Parker (1-1) as Colorado 44 66 .400 18.5 third day of FIA World Rally Championship WRC Neste Oil Cano’s eighth homer of the season came against Orioles the Dodgers (63-48) captured their seventh win in eight Rally Finland in Jyvaskyla. — AFP starter Miguel Gonzalez and broke a 1-1 tie. All eight games. — Reuters SPORTS MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Photo of the day Garcia clings on to lead

OHIO: Sergio Garcia maintained a the European team for next month’s three-stroke lead after the third round Ryder Cup. at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational “Sergio was chasing me down at on Saturday, while Rory McIlroy Royal Liverpool. I’m going to try and loomed large in second place as the chase him down this week,” said two Europeans set the stage for anoth- McIlroy, who can displace Scott at the er showdown. top of the world rankings on Sunday. Two weeks after McIlroy staved off a McIlroy must win and Scott finish final round challenge from Garcia to worse than fifth for this to happen. The win the British Open, the Northern presence of four of the world’s five Irishman will be the hunter instead of top-ranked players on the leaderboard the hunted. overshadowed the continuing strug- Garcia, coming off a course record- gles of Americans Tiger Woods and equalling 61, was solid rather than Phil Mickelson, the most successful spectacular as he fashioned a three- two players of the past two decades. under-par 67 at Firestone Country They were 15 and 17 strokes behind Club in Akron, Ohio. respectively, and have only one more He posted a 14-under 196 total with competitive round to find their game one round left, while McIlroy birdied before next week’s PGA the final two holes, rolling in a 35-foot- Championship. er at the last to card a 66 for 11-under. “I did not putt well again,” said Not that it was only a two-horse Woods, who has won eight times at race after a round that was interrupted Firestone. On the positive side, he said for more than three hours by storms. he was starting to feel more comfort- Marc Leishman was four shots behind, able with his tee shots after switching while another Australian, world num- drivers this week. ber one Adam Scott, was five back “I went back to my old driver from with Englishman Justin Rose and last year. It has a lighter shaft in it. I fig- American Keegan Bradley. ured the lighter shaft should help me “I misread a couple of putts here out a bit, get my speed back, because and there and hit a couple of not so I’m not quite as explosive as I need to good putts,” Garcia told CBS television, be.” otherwise expressing overall satisfac- He was referring to his recovery tion with his game and welcoming the from March back surgery, which kept chance to potentially duel again with him out of competition for four McIlroy. months. Woods also commented on “I’ve felt very comfortable through- Dustin Johnson, the eight-time tour out the whole week so hopefully I’ll be winner who has announced he is tak- able to do the same thing (on Sunday), ing a break from competition to just like he (McIlroy) did to me at address “personal challenges.” “It’s sad Hoylake and hopefully keep him just he’s got to take a hiatus from the game behind me.” of golf,” Woods said. “He’s such an enor- AKRON: Sergio Garcia of Spain reacts after a putt on the McIlroy for his part was relishing mous talent. It’s always tough to see The finals of Red Bull King of the Rock in Misnk, Belarus — www.redbull.com 18th green during the third round of the World Golf the chance to pursue the man with when one of your friends is struggling Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone whom he will form the backbone of like that.” — Reuters Country Club. — AFP Bourdais battles to get pole Ogilvy ahead at Reno

LEXINGTON: Others slipped and slid, but Sebastien RENO: Geoff Ogilvy got up-and-down the most difficult that I’ve seen it this Bourdais persevered and even flourished during for birdie from a greenside bunker on week so far. But at the same time Geoff IndyCar qualifying Saturday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car the par-5 closing hole to take a three- played really well and there were some Course. A noon downpour turned the 2.25-mile, 13- stroke lead Saturday in the Barracuda out there.” turn circuit into a slippery strand of roadway, but Championship. Brandon Steele was fourth with 30 Bourdais proved to be the best on rain tires. The In the modified Stableford event, points after a 10-point round. John French driver made it through the first two qualify- players receive eight points for double Mallinger, Lee Janzen and David ing rounds and into the Fast Six. eagle, five for eagle, two for birdie, Lingmerth had 28 points. “The last lap I knew I was shy and needed some zero for par, minus-one for bogey and Mallinger, playing on a sponsor more, so I just went for it and made it stick and that minus-three for double bogey or exemption, had a hole-in-one on No. Mystic machine gave me everything it had and it worse. 11 in a 19-point day - the most in the was enough,” Bourdais said. Ogilvy, the Australian who won the history of the event. It is the second pole of the season for Bourdais 2006 US Open, had seven birdies and “I just started off a little bit slow,” and the 33rd of his American open-wheel career, two bogeys in a 12-point round in hot, Mallinger said. “Only had a couple of tying him with Dario Franchitti on the all-time list. windy conditions at Montreux to push birdies on the front and then made the The KVSH Racing driver ran a 1:24.161 for an aver- his total to 35. turn and made a 1, kind of kick-started age speed of 96.586 mph. It was almost 19 seconds “I played quite well,” Ogilvy said. my day.” He used a 9-iron on the 155- slower than times posted in Saturday’s dry morning practice. The slippery track resulted in three stop- “Birdied the par 5s I needed to birdie, yard hole and won a car. “Perfect club pages in the first two qualifying sessions, making it which is ante in this format, because for me,” Mallinger said. “You can’t see. hard for drivers to get one lap at speed let alone birdies are so much better than It’s elevated. I hit it. They all clapped. I any rhythm. bogeys are bad. So it’s definitely a for- was like, ‘Is it close? Is that in?’ ... “Obviously the conditions were really tricky,” mat that rewards the guy that makes a Sounds like I got a Lexus.” Andretti Autosport driver James Hinchcliffe said. lot of birdies. ... So I put some points Janzen scored 13 points, and “The cars just had no grip.” It certainly shook up the on the board, which you have to, Lingmerth had 12. Ogilvy won the last order for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200. Series points because there were some low ones of his seven PGA Tour titles in 2010. He leader Helio Castroneves and four-time Mid-Ohio this morning, it looked like, or some has only two top-25 finishes this sea- winner Scott Dixon failed to get out of their first ses- high ones, however you want to put son and is 151st in the FedEx Cup sions and will start 15th and 22nd, respectively, in it.”He’s making his first appearance in standings, with the top 125 getting the 22-car field. the event since 2002 after failing to into the first playoff event. “Not only was it wet, there were so many yellows qualify for the World Golf “I don’t really think about it, to be that we only got one timed lap in,” Castroneves said. Championship-Bridgestone honest with you,” Ogilvy said about the “At the end of the day it was the same for everyone. LEXINGTON: Sebastien Bourdais of France, driver of the KVSH Racing Dallara Chevrolet celebrates winning the Verizon P1 Pole Award for the Verizon IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200. — AFP Invitational. FedEx Cup. “I thought I was thinking We were the first car out and tried some different “Someone can have 20 points,” about it a bit earlier in the year lines. Sometimes that is not the best place to be. It Ogilvy said. “So that means I still have because I was struggling. I was way gives the other guys some direction on where to Keselowski wins NASCAR race to score a bunch of points just to stay back on the list. Thinking about it run.” Castroneves will try to make the most of it in in front of the guys who are close. So I doesn’t really help you play very well, the race as he seeks his first IndyCar championship. just go out and play as well as I can. usually. I’m glad I’ve got a chance.” “We’ll just have to keep working and hope the NEWTON: Brad Keselowski held off the charging much of the night, with Keselowski taking con- race tomorrow is better than qualifying,” he said. Michael McDowell on Saturday night to win the trol two-thirds of the way through the race. Hopefully, it goes well.” Watney is making his first appear- Bourdais, who won from the pole in the first race at NASCAR Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway. Dakoda Armstrong’s blown tire less than 70 Nick Watney, the leader after each ance in the event since 2008. He’s Toronto, will start alongside Josef Newgarden, his Keselowski, the Sprint Cup driver commuting laps from the finish gave the front-runners a of the first two rounds, was tied for 124th in the FedEx Cup race as players best start on a road or street course for Sarah Fisher from Pocono in Pennsylvania, led 146 of 250 chance to make pit stops. Keselowski won the second with Jason Allred. Watney fight for spots in The Barclays, the play- Hartman Racing. Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Tony laps for his third Nationwide victory of the sea- race off pit road and appeared to have the race scored six points, and Allred had 14. off opener he won in 2012 for the last Kanaan will start third, while Andretti Autosport son and second in two starts. Trevor Bayne was locked up until the final caution put him in jeop- “A little bit disappointed, to be hon- of his five PGA Tour titles. “I’m hitting teammates Carlos Munoz and Ryan Hunter-Reay third, followed by Sam Hornish Jr. and Ty Dillon. ardy. est,” Watney said. “Missed my share of the ball great,” Watney said. “If I can will be fourth and fifth. Team Penske’s Will Power Keselowski was set to cruise to an easy win Bayne won his first pole of the season earlier putts. But I’ve got a chance tomorrow. putt, I got a real chance.” starts sixth. Power trails Castroneves by 13 points when James Buescher’s crash erased his lead. Saturday and led the first 31 laps, besting his So I would have taken that at the Because of expected afternoon and Hunter-Reay is in third, 69 points behind in the But Keselowski went high to overtake McDowell total for the entire season just minutes into the beginning of the week.” He had four thunderstorms late yesterday the tee and held on for his 30th series victory. race. Keselowski then grabbed first before Elliott drivers’ standings, so Mid-Ohio could be a turning birdies and two bogeys. “It was tricky times have been pushed up and the Points leader Chase Elliott finished eighth. He Sadler took the lead by staying on the track with point in the championship. players will start on both Nos. 1 and 10 leads Regan Smith by two points. Keselowski older tires during a caution. and the greens were getting a little “It’s typical IndyCar,” Power said. “It’s all mixed up. baked out,” Watney said. “So, probably in threesomes. — AP You don’t know who is going to be pole one week won for the third time at the track. He won the Hornish, who led 167 of 250 laps to win the to the next. It’s great racing. Hopefully we can get inaugural race five years ago and topped first race in Iowa in May, subsequently blew past together and get a podium tomorrow, maybe a Hornish last season. Sadler for first. He was followed by Keselowski in win.” There have been 10 different pole winners Keselowski’s success on Iowa’s short track - a setup that mirrored last year’s race in Iowa. through 15 races this year. Columbus-born Graham along with a front-row spot next to Bayne and Keselowski also put himself in position for Rahal missed the Fast Six by one-thousandth of a six consecutive top-three finishes in NASCAR’s a weekend sweep after qualifying third for second and will start seventh. Simon Pagenaud of second-tier series - had him pegged as the Sunday’s race in Pocono. Keselowski flew from Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports is fourth in heavy favorite from the moment the green flag Pennsylvania to Iowa about three hours the championship race and will start ninth. Marco dropped. The lone Sprint Cup driver in the field before the race and flew right back to Pocono Andretti is 16th and last year’s Mid-Ohio winner, didn’t disappoint. after the race, this time clutching yet another Charlie Kimball is 20th. — AP Keselowski and Hornish swapped the lead trophy. — AP Banned Aamer hopes for early return to cricket

KARACHI: Disgraced Pakistan paceman the International Cricket Council (ICC). Aamer’s ban to allow him to take part in domestic Mohammad Aamer yesterday said he hoped to “I can’t say anything before October, whether I matches. return to the game before a five-year ban ends am able to return to international cricket or be That prompted the ICC to form a committee next year if the world cricket body amends its able to play in domestic matches, its all up to the to look into the matter as it agreed to review its anti-corruption code. ICC,” said Aamer. anti-corruption code which carries a minimum Aamer’s spot-fixing ban ends in September Aamer said the Pakistan Cricket Board’s taking five-year ban for offenders. “I have never lost 2015, but Pakistani cricket officials have applied up his case with the ICC had raised his spirits. “I hope, that’s always with me,” Aamer said. “I train for it to be relaxed, with the matter likely to be am thankful to the PCB for taking up my case with hard and will resume training in the next few finalised in October. the ICC and that has raised my spirits,” said Aamer. days after the Ramadan break, so from my side I “It’s a frustratingly lengthy wait and I am “Whether I am able to play the World Cup will be ready whenever the go-ahead comes.” counting every day with my fingers crossed,” 22- (2015) or not it’s not in my hands but even with- The left-armed paceman became the youngest year-old Aamer told AFP. He was found guilty of out me Pakistan is a strong team and have the player ever to take 50 Test wickets and guided RENO: Geoff Ogilvy of Australia watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during spot-fixing during a Test at Lord’s in 2010 with prayers and good wishes of all the fans in the Pakistan to a 1-1 series draw against Australia the third round of the Barracuda Championship. — AFP two team-mates, spent three months in a British country,” said Aamer. The cricket board last year when the two teams played in England in June jail and was banned in 2011 from the game by requested the ICC relax some of the conditions of 2010. — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 SPORTS Newlywed Novak seeks more joy on court

TORONTO: Newlywed Novak he is also the defending champion. Federer, who won Canada in 2004 “I need to be ready for the last few Vasek Pospisil, is seeded fourth, ahead Djokovic will try to give himself more His absence leaves Djokovic as the and 2006, is seeded second in his months of the season,” he said. “It’s a of Spain’s David Ferrer. reason to celebrate this week as he favorite in Toronto, and despite a “ter- quest for a third title of 2014. He’ll be long series and it will be tough for Canadian Milos Raonic is seeded returns to the hardcourts of North rible draw” that could have him meet- returning to action for the first time sure,” he said of the hardcourt buildup sixth, and his home fans will be America at the ATP Masters at Toronto ing eighth-seeded Andy Murray in the since falling to Djokovic in a five-set to Flushing Meadows. expecting great things after his run- with the US Open on the horizon. The quarter-finals the 27-year-old was in final at Wimbledon. “It will be another big challenge,” ner-up finish to Nadal last year and his number one-ranked Serb, who has high spirits after winning Wimbledon The father of four, who turns 33 added Wawrinka, whose best first Grand Slam semi-final appear- lifted the trophy three times in the and getting married, with his first next Friday, has spent a relaxed few Canadian showing was a quarter-final ance at Wimbledon. tournament that alternates between child to be born soon. weeks in the Alps with his family and appearance three years ago. “I’m try- Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov will test Toronto and Montreal, is seeking “It’s been probably the best month is gearing up for a serious run at his ing to be fit and to do everything pos- his fitness after withdrawing because another strong run to further sepa- I’ve had in my life with the first US Open trophy since 2008. sible not to be injured.” of illness from Washington while rate himself atop the rankings from Wimbledon title, a wedding and of Federer is followed in the seedings The top eight seeds all have first- eighth-seeded Murray will venture injured world number two Rafael course a baby coming up,” Djokovic by compatriot Stan Wawrinka, the round byes, with Djokovic slated to onto court for the first time since his Nadal. said. Australian Open and Monte Carlo open his campaign against either Wimbledon quarter-final humiliation The Spaniard, who won the 2013 “I’m going back to the business, champion. Acknowledging that his Czech Radek Stepanek or oft-injured against Dimitrov. Canadian crown as well as the back to my office, but of course filled breakthrough season has taken Frenchman Gael Monfils. Australian Nick Kyrgios, who Cincinnati Masters, has withdrawn with positive energy, with joy, all the something of a toll, Wawrinka Federer will open against either stunned Nadal in the fourth round at from both events this year to nurse a beautiful emotions that a person can skipped a date last month as headlin- Canadian wild card Peter Polansky or Wimbledon, plays on a wild card. The right wrist injury raising fears he could experience right now. er on his home claycourts at Gstaad, Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz. Czech Tomas 19-year-old faces Santiago Giraldo in also miss the final Grand Slam of the “Hopefully I can use that to per- saying he needed both a mental and Berdych, bounced as top seed in the first round with the winner to play season at Flushing Meadows, where form well on the tennis court.” Roger physical break. Washington this week by Canadian Murray. —AFP Raonic and Pospisil book historic final

WASHINGTON: Milos Raonic, coming off he’s serving this week and playing this his first Grand Slam semi-final at year,” Pospisil said. “I’m happy to be in my Wimbledon, and double-duty winner Vasek first final.” Pospisil will meet Sunday in the first all- Pospisil, 24, and Raonic, 23, have been Canadian final in ATP history at the rivals for more than a decade. “It’s a good Washington Open. Seventh-ranked Raonic, relationship. We get along,” Raonic said. seeking his sixth career title and first since “We’ve gotten along since we were 12. last year at Bangkok, fired 15 aces in down- We’ve followed each other around for ing US left-hander Donald Young 6-4, 7-5 to years. “He’s a little more perky and happy reach his 11th ATP final, his first since and excited so that’s good to see. He has falling to Juan Martin Del Potro last played really well this week.” September at Tokyo. Raonic, who won 33-of-36 first-serve “I have a much better understanding of points in the match and never faced a what I need to bring out myself, especially break point, broke Young in the final game early in a tournament, to reach the week- of each set, taking the match after 75 min- end stages,” Raonic said. “Mentally I know utes when the American netted a back- what I need to do to compete better in the hand. “I just put the pressure on his final important stages of matches.” service games of each set and it worked Pospisil, who ousted Czech Tomas out,” Raonic said. Young, who never faced Berdych in the third round, rallied to dis- Raonic before, still enjoyed his deepest ATP patch French sixth seed Richard Gasquet 6- run since reaching the 2011 Bangkok final, 7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-5 for his first win in five ATP where he lost to Britain’s Andy Murray. semi-final appearances-and his second vic- Pospisil, who won his only prior meeting tory of the day. with Gasquet last year at Shanghai, never Only five hours earlier, Pospisil finished led in the tie-breaker but broke Gasquet for the last set of a 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-4 quarter- a 2-0 lead in the second set and held out to final win over Colombian Santiago Giraldo force a third. that was halted Friday by rain. In the final set, Gasquet broke for a 2-0 “I was a little tired at the end,” said edge but Pospisil broke back at love in the Pospisil. “I came up with some good shots. I fifth game and again in the penultimate didn’t give up when I was down and tired game, then held at love to win after two and I came back.” hours, 28 minutes when Gasquet hit a fore- In the companion WTA tournament, hand long. Pospisil will meet Gasquet again STANFORD: Serena Williams of the United States plays against Andrea Petkovic of Germany during Day 5 of the Bank of the West Japan’s Kurumi Nara advanced to the in next week’s first round in Toronto. Nara, Classic at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium. —AFP women’s final by outlasting New Zealand’s who won her first career WTA title earlier Marina Erakovic 0-6, 6-4, 6-4. She will face this year at Rio de Janeiro, dropped the first the winner of a later match between eight games of the match but battled back Russians Svetlana Kuznetsova and to reach her second career final. Serena storms past Ekaterina Makarova. “I was panicking first set but I tried to Seventh-ranked Raonic won his only calm down and relax and move quicker ATP meeting with Pospisil, who won a and it helped me,” Nara said. Nara, 22, is Wimbledon doubles crown alongside already projected to jump from 40th to a American Jack Sock, in a Montreal semi- career high in next week’s WTA rankings, Petkovic into final final last year. surpassing the top mark of 38th she set last “He’s the favorite by a long shot the way month. —AFP

STANFORD: Serena Williams stormed into the There was no stopping the 17-time Grand and admired them growing up.” final of the WTA hardcourt tournament at Slam champion from there. After a first set last- Late yesterday, Williams will be seeking a Stanford on Saturday, winning the last eight ing 50 minutes Williams polished off the second fourth title of 2014. She has won all three finals games of a 7-5, 6-0 victory over Andrea in 27, breaking Petkovic a fourth time when the she has reached this year, at Brisbane, Miami and Petkovic. German sent a forehand long on match point. Rome. When the WTA world rankings are next The world number one and top seed, playing Williams saved the only break point she released, she will have been number one for 200 her first tournament since a disappointing faced in the match, showing no sign of fatigue non-consecutive weeks in her career, but Wimbledon campaign in which she was slowed despite a quick turnaround from her tough, Williams has struggled this year in Grand Slams, by a virus, will face third-seeded German three-set victory over former world number one failing to make it past the fourth round in the Angelique Kerber in late yesterday’s final. Ana Ivanovic on Friday night. “I’m really excited,” Australian Open, French Open or Wimbledon. Kerber, ranked eighth in the world, saved a said Williams. “Andrea and I both had really long Stanford and next week’s WTA event in match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 matches yesterday, so I was just hoping to come Montreal are part of her build up to the US Open, victory over 59th-ranked American Varvara out again today with fresh legs, and just try to her last chance in 2014 to add another major title Lepchenko. do the best I could out there. My body feels to her resume. Petkovic, 26, who ousted 34 year-old Venus great.” Williams has won four of her five career meet- Williams in the quarter-finals on Friday, pushed Petkovic was trying to become just the ings with Kerber, who saved a match point while 32 year-old Serena hard in the opening set as eighth player to beat both Williams sisters in the trailing 4-5 in the second set against Lepchenko- they battled through the first 11 games without same tournament, and the first since Jelena who was playing in just the second WTA semi- a break of serve. Jankovic did so at Rome in 2010. final of her career. “I have no idea how I did it,” After holding for a 6-5 lead, Williams turned “Playing one of them is a lot,” Petkovic said. Kerber said of her escape. “I was just trying to the tide in the 12th game, although she needed “Playing two of them in a row was so strange, fight until the last point and believe in me, and a fifth set point against Petkovic’s serve to gain like playing a video game. It was the most awk- just try to change my game in the middle of the WASHINGTON: Milos Raonic of Canada returns a shot to Donald Young of the break and the set. ward situation I’ve ever been in. I idolized them match, but I have no idea how I won.”—AFP the United States during their semi-final match at the Citi Open. —AFP Vikings sink Hull Six stars of the rugby sevens GLASGOW: South Africa beat New Zealand to gold in in on the short ball thriving off teammates such as LONDON: Widnes Vikings head into next week’s Challenge the Commonwealth Games rugby union sevens, the Sherwin Stowers and Tim Mikkelson. An athlete at Cup semi-final with Castleford Tigers on a high after beating first time the All Blacks had lost a game since Jonah school, where he ran sub-11 seconds for the 100m, Lam Hull KR, also boosting their Super League play-off hopes. Lomu inspired them to victory in the inaugural Games has said: “I’d love to play at the Olympics - it’s one thing It was an important fixture for both teams-just one point tournament in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. every athlete wants to do.” the difference between the two sides in mid-table before Here, AFP Sport looks at six of the game’s stand-out the clash-but the Vikings built a three-point buffer in eighth with a performance that involved five different try-scorers. performers with an eye on the Rio Olympics in 2016, Lee Williams (WAL) And in further good news for Widnes, half-back Kevin when rugby sevens will make its debut. The diminutive playmaker revelled more in his Brown recovered in time after suffering injury in last week’s defensive sweeping capacity, but could only look on as defeat to St Helens to surge over in the 28-10 victory. Cecile Afrika (RSA) his team squandered an easy scoring chance against Castleford meanwhile also prepared in perfect fashion “The Commonwealth Games is a one-off tourna- Australia when 17-0 up that would have pushed them with a commanding 64-18 triumph over the pointless ment. As a squad we want to take this forward to the into medal contention. London Broncos. Cecile Afrika celebrates in this file photo. Rio Olympics,” said the influential Afrika after leading his Williams was left distraught as the Wallabies fought Australian star Justin Carney grabbed a hat-trick before Leeds remain two points behind leaders St Helens how- South Africa team to victory over New Zealand. The back for the victory, but the Llanelli scrum-half could half time and his compatriot Luke Dorn touched down ever after Nathan Brown’s side were toppled by Hull FC, who 2011 international sevens player of the year has hold his head up high as his personal contribution to a twice against his old club as Tigers had it wrapped up won for the first time in seven Super League games. rebounded from injury to hit top form, and his decision- youthful team was invaluable. quickly. Tongan international Mickey Paea came up with the making and general play-making ability were key to the Huddersfield Giants brushed aside Wakefield Wildcats game-deciding try in a 19-12 triumph as Hull, now in 11th, Springboks’ advance into the final. Liam Gill (AUS) 36-18 to tighten up the Super League’s top half, with just kept their faint play-off hopes alive. Gill was another full international to shine as four points now separating the first six teams. Elsewhere on Friday, Joel Monaghan settled a win for Cornal Hendricks (RSA) Australia claimed bronze with a convincing 24-0 victory Huddersfield, who remain sixth, stormed to a 32-point Warrington over Catalan Dragons in an edge-of-the-seat Fitness and form notwithstanding, one player South over Samoa. Recalled for the Games, the 22-year-old lead by the interval, though Wakefield did save face in the encounter at Stade Gilbert Brutus. Africa coach Neil Powell might like to have on board for Queensland Reds openside flanker has been capped 15 second half through former Penrith Panther Jarrod Warrington headed into half time firmly in the box seat, Rio is full international Hendricks. The three-time times by the Wallabies. His “jackal” skills at the break- Sammut, who scored two tries. up by six points after Michael Monaghan and Gene Ormsby capped winger was outstanding for the Springboks in down proved key to Australia’s progression and hopes Relegated Bradford Bulls backed up their remarkable had crossed over. Joel followed his brother onto the score- Glasgow, a true force in both attack and defence and are high he’ll be available for Rio. victory over Wigan Warriors with another shock against sheet after the interval and it was to prove the decisive try in arguably player of the tournament, even though team- Leeds Rhinos on Friday, as Lee Gaskell scored a late try to a 26-24 success-though Australian-born Michael Oldfield clinch a 20-14 win. mate Seabelo Senatla ended up top try scorer. Marcus Watson (ENG) completed his hat-trick for the hosts to make it tense late on. Watson originally came in as a 20-year-old to take Brett Delaney and another ex-Panther in Mitch Achurch And on Thursday, Wigan worked off their frustration from were among the scorers for the Warriors, who face off Ben Lam (NZL) over Ben Gollings’ big boots as England’s playmaker. last week’s loss to the Bulls with a 45-4 demolition of Salford The powerful winger, nephew of former All Black and Three years later, he has matured into one of the most against Warrington Wolves in the second Challenge Cup Red Devils. Kiwi Anthony Gelling starred with his first Super semi-final. Samoa legend Pat Lam, proved to be an ever-constant comfortable players on the circuit. The player who League hat-trick while Josh Charnley, George Williams, Tony threat down the flanks. The Auckland Blues squad names Jason Robinson as his hero plays like the former Gaskell’s effort and Luke Gale’s fourth goal of the night Clubb and Matty Smith also found joy as normal business member used his impressive physique to barn-storming cross-code star, mixing electrifying pace with silky finally secured the upset in a see-saw game. resumed for the reigning champions. —AFP success, his ability to find space and, equally, come back skills. —AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 SPORTS

More CAN glory for Rwanda coach JOHANNESBURG: England-born Stephen Constantine extended goals within eight minutes turned the tide and Patrick Sibomana his fairy-tale start as Rwanda coach by plotting the downfall of converted the tie-clinching spot-kick. Congo Brazzaville in a 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) elimina- The reward for Rwanda is a place in Group A with defending tor this weekend. champions Nigeria and former champions South Africa and The Rwandan ‘Wasps’ shocked the Congolese ‘Red Devils’ 2-0 Sudan. All group winners and runners-up and the best of the sev- in Kigali and won a penalty shootout 4-3 to reach the group en third-place countries go to Morocco for the January 17- phase of the qualifying competition. February 8 biennial African football showpiece. Michel Ndahinduka put the home team ahead on 56 minutes Malawi also took the shootout route to success, defeating at Stade Nyamirambo and Albania-based Meddie Kagere dou- Benin 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre through a John Banda bled the lead soon after. goal and 4-3 on penalties. Young midfielder Banda struck on 14 Former Cup of Nations title-holders Congo came closest to minutes with an acrobatic volley that gave goalkeeper Emmanuel snatching an away goal midway through the second half when Fabiyi no chance. The Malawian ‘Flames’ were unlucky not to score Cesaire Gandze was foiled by the woodwork. again as captain Joseph Kamwendo struck the woodwork and Constantine, a 51-year-old former coach of Malawi, Sudan, Gastin Simkonda had a goal ruled offside. India and Nepal, moved to Rwanda two months ago after guiding West Bromwich Albion midfielder Stephane Sessegnon, lead- a club into the Cypriot premier division. ing scorer in the qualifiers with four goals, missed the first kick of His first match in charge delivered a stunning 3-0 Cup of the shootout for the Benin ‘Squirrels’. Nations home victory over recently crowned African Nations Malawi go into Group B where they will face Algeria, the most Championship (CHAN) winners Libya. impressive African team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Mali and The ‘Wasps’ lost 2-0 away to Congo two weeks ago, but Ethiopia. Constantine did not lose faith in his minnows, saying an early goal Jerome Ramatlhakwane equalised in the final minute to give would bring them back into contention. Botswana a 1-1 away draw against Guinea Bissau at Estadio 24 de There was no early goal in a lacklustre opening half, but two Setembro.—AFP Falcao winner sinks Arsenal

LONDON: Radamel Falcao scored his Premier League season at home to Monaco made the breakthrough in first goal since a six-month injury lay- Crystal Palace on August 16. the 37th minute when Falcao stole in off to earn Monaco a 1-0 win over “As much as our performance was unmarked to meet a free-kick from Arsenal in the Emirates Cup friendly sharp, creative, dynamic, and mobile Moutinho with an emphatic close- tournament in London yesterday. yesterday, today it was static, lethar- range header. The Colombia striker netted with a gic, and not convincing at all,” said It was the former Atletico Madrid powerful first-half header to give Wenger, whose side had crushed striker’s first goal since the day he rup- Monaco victory in their final pre-sea- Benfica 5-1 on Saturday. “We lost tured the anterior cruciate ligament in son friendly before they open their because we deserved to lose. But I’m his left knee in a French Cup tie Ligue 1 campaign at home to Lorient not especially concerned.” against amateur side Chasselay on next Sunday. Sanchez lined up in front of debu- January 22. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger tant Mathieu Debuchy on Arsenal’s A half-time reshuffle saw Sanchez handed a full debut to £30 million right flank, with fellow new signing move up front for the second half and ($50.4 million, 37.6 million euros) new Calum Chambers again deployed at he played a role in a move that culmi- signing Alexis Sanchez, but the centre-back, while Falcao made his nated in Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Chilean was eclipsed by Falcao, who first start since his injury. Buzzing Subasic swatting away a thumping missed the World Cup after damaging around in bright orange boots, shot from Jack Wilshere. Falcao made knee ligaments in January. Sanchez almost freed Olivier Giroud way for Anthony Martial with around “I’m very happy with his return with a sweeping pass from wide on half an hour to play, while Sanchez and very satisfied that he scored a the right, but while Arsenal looked was also withdrawn before the end. goal that gave us the win,” said bright and eager in possession, Teenage striker Chuba Akpom took Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim on Monaco carried the greater threat. Sanchez’s place and he should have Falcao, who has been strongly linked Right-back Nabil Dirar almost been awarded a penalty after being with a move to Real Madrid. embarrassed Arsenal goalkeeper tripped by Subasic, but referee Martin “Obviously I’m counting on him. In Wojciech Szczesny with a mishit Atkinson instead gave a free-kick on ANN ARBOR: Ander Herrera No. 21 of Manchester United passes the ball against defender Gareth Bale football anything is possible, espe- right-wing cross and then teed up the edge of the box that Arsenal could No. 11 of Real Madrid during the first half of the Guinness International Champions Cup at Michigan cially in the transfer window, but we Falcao to head wide. not exploit. Stadium. —AFP want to keep our best players, of Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco twice In the penultimate game of the course.” threatened from range, drilling nar- tournament earlier on Sunday, Valencia Monaco’s win handed victory in rowly over from 25 yards with his came from behind to beat Portuguese United win Real friendly the four-team tournament to right foot and then working Szczesny champions Benfica 3-1. New signing Valencia, who beat Benfica 3-1 earlier with his left, while Joao Moutinho Derley gave Benfica an early lead, but in the day at Arsenal’s Emirates also shot wide. Jose Luis Gaya equalised just before ANN ARBOR: Ashley Young struck twice Saturday to help Monday’s final of the International Champions Cup, a series of friend- Stadium. All that Arsenal could offer by way half-time and Valencia completed their Manchester United to a 3-1 friendly win over Real Madrid in front of lies involving eight European clubs all preparing for their domestic Arsenal tackle Manchester City in of reply was a Chambers effort from a comeback with goals from Pablo Piatti the biggest crowd ever to watch a football match in America. campaigns. the Community Shield at Wembley Santi Cazorla corner that sailed well and Andres Guardado in the second Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez also scored for Manchester United, They’ll face Premier League rivals Liverpool, who had already next weekend, before kicking off the clear of the crossbar. half. —AFP whose lone goal was Gareth Bale’s spot kick. Madrid trailed 2-1 in the booked their berth before their 2-0 victory over AC Milan in Charlotte second half when manager Carlo Ancelotti introduced former United on Saturday. “It will be another preparation game for us but it’s better star Cristiano Ronaldo off the bench. to win than lose,” van Gaal said. The move did little for the European champions’ quest for an In Charlotte, Joe Allen in the first half and Spanish striker Suso in equalizer, but it delighted the crowd of 109,318 at Michigan Stadium, the second scored for Liverpool, as AC Milan finished the exhibition home of the University of Michigan Wolverines that is fondly known tournament without a point. as “The Big House.” Liverpool’s pressure paid off with Allen’s goal in the 17th minute. The attendance surpassed the prior record 101,799 who watched After divesting Michael Essien of the ball, Allen drove into the penal- the 1984 Olympic final between Brazil and France at Pasadena’s Rose ty area and fired a shot that hit the post. Bowl. Raheem Sterling’s attempt from the rebound was deflected back While Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal had voiced by keeper Christian Abbiati, but Allen was in place to finally slot the doubts that the US tour heavy on travel offered the best pre-season ball home. Liverpool had a chance to double the score in the 28th preparation for his players, he was proud of the club’s impact in minute, but Rickie Lambert’s spot-kick was saved by Abbiati and it North America as well as their performance on the pitch in four wasn’t until the 90th minute that Suso added the second goal. matches so far. “I thought it was an excellent test for us,” Liverpool manager “Three hundred thousand fans have watched us already and now Brendan Rogers said. “I thought we showed real good composure we’re in the Miami final, it will be even more than that,” he said. and control with the ball .. and I thought defensively we were really “Broadcasters all over the world should show the first goal,” he strong and solid.” said of Young’s strike in the 21st minute. “It was a fantastic goal by In addition to enduring another demoralizing defeat, AC Milan Manchester United. I think all the team touched the ball. People saw defender Mattia De Sciglio laid out flat by a collision with his could have come to the stadium just for that goal, I think.” own goalkeeper Gabriel in the second half. Real Madrid pulled level six minutes later after Bale was fouled by Gabriel was able to continue in goal, but De Sciglio had to leave Michael Keane and converted the penalty. Louis van Gaal’s side went the contest. Liverpool had already been assured of going through to ahead again in the 37th as Young curled a ball into the net, Wayne Monday’s match after English Premier League champions Rooney coming close to getting the final touch. Manchester City fell 5-4 on penalties to Olympiakos after a 2-2 full- Hernandez sealed the result in the 80th when he headed in a time draw in Minneapolis. In an all-Italian clash, Inter Milan defeated cross from Shinji Kagawa. The victory sends Manchester United into AS Roma 2-0 in Philadelphia. —AFP Chelsea slump to defeat LONDON: Arsenal’s Ignasi Miguel (left) vies with AS Monaco’s Nabil Dirar (center) during the Emirates Cup football match. —AFP BREMEN: Chelsea slumped to their first pre-season defeat yesterday as they were beaten 3-0 by Werder New-look Barcelona draw Bremen in Germany to spoil the return of Didier Drogba and the NICE: A familiar face came on and helped new-look Earlier, Argentine striker Dario Cvitanich had put Nice in debut of goalkeeper Thibaut Barcelona draw 1-1 with Nice in a friendly in southern front from the spot after he himself had been brought Courtois. Ivory Coast legend France on Saturday. down by Gerard Pique. Drogba made his first appearance The veteran Xavi Hernandez was introduced at half-time New Barcelona coach Luis Enrique handed starts to sum- for Chelsea since scoring the penal- with the Catalans trailing 1-0 to the Ligue 1 club at the mer signings Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Jeremy Mathieu, ty that won the 2012 Champions Allianz Riviera stadium. while Ivan Rakitic and Alen Halilovic were among a raft of League in Munich when he came on And he equalised from the penalty spot midway players brought on as substitutes. Barca’s next friendly will as a second-half substitute for sum- through the second half after Romain Genevois was be against Napoli on Wednesday. Their opening game in La mer signing Diego Costa. adjudged to have fouled young forward Munir El Haddadi. Liga will be against Elche on August 24. —AFP However, Jose Mourinho’s side were already 2-0 down at that point and Drogba’s return ended in a tame defeat at the Weserstadion. Blues captain John Terry conced- ed a soft penalty after 20 minutes when he needlessly blocked the ball with his arm and Dutch winger Eljero Elia stepped up to plant his spot-kick past Belgian ‘keeper Courtois, who has joined up with Chelsea after a long-term loan at Atletico Madrid. It got worse for the visitors 17 minutes later when Terry was again implicated as Polish winger Ludovic Obraniak darted past the static cen- tre-half to glance a header past Courtois. Mourinho made several changes at the break, including the introduc- tions of Drogba and Branislav Ivanovic, while Eden Hazard entered the fray in the second half. GERMANY: Werder Bremen’s Alejandro Galvez (left) and Chelsea FC’s Bremen won a second penalty in Cesc Fabregas vie for the ball during a friendly football match. —AFP the last minute when Dutch defend- er Nathan Ake was punished for yards. Ferencvaros in Budapest next what appeared to be a fair chal- Chelsea, who had previously reg- Sunday. Their opening Premier lenge but it didn’t matter to Felix istered four wins and a draw in pre- League game will be away to pro- NICE: Pedro Rodriguez controls the ball during a friendly football match between Nice and Barcelona Kroos, who stroked the ball past season, continue their preparations moted Burnley on Monday, August at the Allianz Riviera stadium. —AFP substitute ‘keeper Petr Cech from 12 with a game against Hungarian side 18. —AFP Latvala wins Serena storms Rally Finland past Petkovic 16 18into final MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

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GLASGOW:England Canada’s Jennifer Abel on the 3m springboard during the women’s wins diving final at the Royal Commonwealth goldPool at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.medal — AP race

GLASGOW: The Commonwealth Games ended The closing ceremony was scheduled for Thursday and who said she plans to retire from Thomas of Wales, who won bronze in the time to win its fifth consecutive men’s field hockey yesterday with England winning the overall gold Sunday night in Glasgow, with Australian pop cycling, was 25 seconds behind. trial here and was 22nd in this year’s Tour de gold. England beat New Zealand 4-2 in a penalty medal race and the country it usurped - Australia singer Kylie Minogue among the headline acts. Ashleigh Pasio of South Africa took the France, overcame a punctured tire with just shootout to take the bronze medal after the - hoping for better things in four years when it Head of ceremonies David Zolkwer promised a bronze in a photo finish with Australia’s Tiffany under seven kilometers (4.3 miles) remaining to teams were level 3-3 after regulation time ended. will host the multi-sports event that attracts ath- party atmosphere: “The show is called ‘All Back To Cromwell. Both finished 1:11 behind win gold. Thomas, who led by about 50 seconds Australia has won 29 of its 30 matches at the letes from countries aligned with the former Ours.’ The title reflects a personal, spontaneous Armistead.Linda Villumsen of New Zealand, the when his tire needed to be replaced by his crew, Commonwealth Games, only losing a pool match British Empire. The first gold yesterday went to ‘we don’t want this moment to end’ feeling.” gold medalist in the time trial, was fifth. “It was a finished in 4 hours, 13 minutes, 5 seconds. Jack against South Africa 3-2 in 1998. cyclist Lizzie Armistead in the road race, and the Armitstead, who finished second in the great course,” Armistead said. “I won the national Bauer of New Zealand and Scott Thwaites of NETBALL GOLD: Australia easily beat defend- English added another in badminton later in the London Olympics road race and at the 2010 championships here last year, so I was prepared. I England had a sprint finish for second, with ing champions New Zealand 58-40 for gold in day to increase its total to 58, nine clear of sec- Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, led an definitely had an advantage knowing the track.” Bauer edging ahead on the line for silver. Both netball; Jamaica beat England 52-48 for bronze. ond-place Australia. England one-two finish in the 98-kilometer (61- And the rain, which hit the course on several Bauer and Thwaites were 1:21 behind Thomas. “It FAMILY FIRST: In the all-England mixed team It marked the first time since 1990 that mile) race on the wet streets of Glasgow. occasions to make conditions slippery for the rid- was such a grim day, I felt terrible at the start,” badminton final, the husband-and-wife team of Australia, which won four events on the last day, “Now I can call myself a champ, not a runner- ers, helped Armistead. Thomas said. “And when I had that puncture, I Chris and Gabrielle Adcock won the gold medal, hadn’t led the gold race at the Commonwealth up,” Armistead said. “It was special, something “As soon as it started to rain, I knew that was thought, ‘what do I have to do’? But I had a beating Chris Langridge and Heather Olver. Games. Athletes from Down Under will have a I’ve always dreamed about.” an advantage, because when you’re solo you can decent enough gap to stay out in front.” Michelle Li of Canada won the women’s singles chance to return to first place when the Gold She finished the seven-lap course in 2 hours, keep going fast in the wet,” she said. gold, beating Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland. Coast in Queensland state hosts the games in 38 minutes, 43 seconds. Her teammate Emma In the 12-lap, 168-kilometer (104-mile) men’s Elsewhere on the final day: Kashyap Parupalli of India won gold in men’s sin- 2018. Pooley, the silver medalist in the time trial on race held through mostly steady rain, Geraint AUSTRALIA STREAK: Australia beat India 4-0 gles, beating Derek Wong of Singapore. — AP

Games medals table GLASGOW: Commonwealth Games medals table yesterday at the conclusion of Glasgow 2014 (gold, silver, bronze, total): England 58 59 57 174 Botswana 1 0 0 1 Australia 49 42 46 137 Kiribati 1 0 0 1 Canada 32 16 34 82 Trinidad & Tobago 0 3 5 8 Scotland 19 15 19 53 Pakistan 0 3 1 4 India 15 30 19 64 Bahamas 0 2 1 3 New Zealand 14 14 17 45 Samoa 0 2 1 3 South Africa 13 10 17 40 Namibia 0 1 2 3 Nigeria 11 11 14 36 Mauritius 0 1 1 2 Kenya 10 10 5 25 Mozambique 0 1 1 2 Jamaica 10 4 8 22 Bangladesh 0 1 0 1 Singapore 8 5 4 17 Isle of Man 0 1 0 1 Malaysia 6 7 6 19 Wales 5 11 20 36 Nauru 0 1 0 1 Cyprus 2 4 2 8 Sri Lanka 0 1 0 1 Northern Ireland 2 3 7 12 Ghana 0 0 2 2 Papua New Guinea 2 0 0 2 Zambia 0 0 2 2 GLASGOW: Malaysia’s gold medalists Vivian Kah Mun Hoo (right) and Khe Wei Cameroon 1 3 3 7 Barbados 0 0 1 1 GLASGOW: India’s Kashyap Parupalli holds his national flag winning the Woon (left) pose after winning the gold medal in the Women’s Doubles Uganda 1 0 4 5 Fiji 0 0 1 1 men’s singles badminton gold medal final match at the 2014 Badminton final match. — AFP Grenada 1 0 1 2 St Lucia 0 0 1 1 Commonwealth Games . — AFP From Bolt to unknowns, Games united C’wealth GLASGOW: They traveled in search of recognition, knowing leader of the 19th-century HMS Bounty mutineers who settled that was boycotted by many leaders because of host Sri Lanka’s for a four-day trip home. “I am really glad and so privileged to they were unlikely to return with medals. At the Olympics, on Norfolk - has not just been in Glasgow as a government fig- human rights record. “The games really galvanized the strong have been able to have lunch with her.” Queen Elizabeth II dis- Norfolk Islanders must settle with being part of Australia’s vast urehead. He was on the bowling green as one of Norfolk’s 23 sense of community within the Commonwealth,” said David played her appetite for merriment in Glasgow, beaming into the team. But the Commonwealth Games, which end Sunday night, competitors here. Grevemberg, who becomes chief executive of the games move- camera as she “photobombed” a selfie being taken by Australian offered the tiny south Pacific outpost a platform to stand proud- The island, which is 1,900 kilometers (1,180 miles) northeast ment after running the Glasgow event. “There is a real connec- hockey players. ly on the world stage, competing under its own flag. of Sydney, was one of 71 teams from the former British Empire tion.” But the 12-day event required a global star to elevate not It hardly matters that the island has now collected just one competing in the Commonwealth Games - disparate lands unit- There were stirring stories: a first-ever games medal for just the status of the competition within the Commonwealth medal from eight trips to the multisport event for former British ed by the link to British monarchy. Kiribati through David Katoatau’s weightlifting gold, English but its relevance far beyond. And Usain Bolt was an electrifying colonies - bronze in lawn bowls in 1994 - because their hunger “It’s a chance for the lesser territories to show what they husband-and-wife teams winning mixed titles in table tennis presence at his first Commonwealth Games. for competing is no less. “It’s very important for national pride,” have,” Sheridan said. “It’s great to have the opportunity to play (Joanna and Paul Drinkhall) and badminton (Gabby and Chris The world’s fastest man arrived to hero worship and brushed Norfolk Island Sports Minister Tim Sheridan told The Associated against the best in the world. The Olympics might be the world Adcock), and Sharon Firisua being cheered at Hampden Park as aside a media storm over reported disparaging comments Press. “It’s the pride we are doing it representing the island but at the Commonwealth Games we are one family.” It’s a fami- she finally crossed the line in the 10,000-meter final after being about Glasgow before enchanting spectators with theatrics and instead of Australia.” ly that has presented itself as more united in sports than at the lapped twice. “My aim when I was here was to see the queen,” speed as Jamaica’s 4x100-meter relay team was anchored to Sheridan - a direct descendent of Fletcher Christian, the ring- most-recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting said Firisua, one of 12 Solomon Islands athletes now preparing glory. — AP Farming reforms offer hope for Iran’s water crisis Page 22

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MAZAR-I-SHARIF: Afghan children play table football outside a shop in Mazar-I-Sharif. Afghanistan’s economy has improved significantly since the fall of the Taleban regime in 2001 largely because of the infusion of international assistance but despite significant improvement in the last decade the country is still extremely poor and remains highly dependent on foreign aid. —AFP CBK posts net profit of KD 13.2 million for H1 2014 Commercial Bank’s net profit increases by 70% KUWAIT: The first half of 2014 earned and December 2013: 367 percent), Commercial Bank of Kuwait an oper- which is the best in Kuwait banking ating profit of KD 49.6 million, before system and exceeds the average ratio provisions (KD 50.8 million in first half in the banking sector. This is in line of 2013). KD 35.8 million of these with the bank’s aim is to build a profits was allocated as specific and strong provision base by underpin- judgmental provisions against the ning its provisions, and to proactively loan and investment portfolios, lead- recognize any problems regarding ing to a net profit of KD 13.2 million loan and investment portfolios. for first half of 2014, which was KD Al-Ebrahim added that the total 5.5 million higher than that in the first assets reached KD 4.0 billion, with half of 2013 (KD 7.7 million). shareholders equity of KD 561.1 mil- Yacoub Al-Ebrahim, the bank’s offi- lion (KD 553.0 million in December cial spokesman, stated NPL to total 2013). The minimum capital adequa- loan portfolio ratio dropped to 1.34 cy ratio mandated by the Central percent in June 2014 from 2.04 per- Bank of Kuwait (12 percent) was cent in June 2013 (December 2011: exceeded with a ratio of 17.66 per- Yacoub Al-Ebrahim 6.69 percent, December 2012: 2.76 cent at the end of June 2014. This is efficiency and cost leadership, with a percent and December 2013: 1.35 also more than twice the minimum cost to income ratio of 26.9 percent percent). Being the key indicator of ratio required by Basel Committee. for the first half of 2014. loan portfolio quality with banks, Al- Additionally, the bank has plans in Al-Ebrahim concluded his state- Ebrahim indicated the Bank’s efforts hand to issue subordinated bonds of ment by explaining that the growth to maintain the lowest ratio during KD 120 million in the near future in profitability, assets quality, and the current year. He highlighted that which will solidify the Bank’s capital other financial indicators is due to the MARYLAND: Chantal Biya, wife of Cameroon President Paul Biya, walks to a Secret Service vehicle as she and her this ratio is significantly lower than base on the one hand and give fur- prudent and conservative strategy husband arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland for the US-Africa Leaders Summit. — AP the 3.2 percent that of the Kuwait ther boost to its business activities adopted by the bank’s management banking sector at the end of 2013. and operations on the other hand. during the previous years which start- As on 30 June 2014, the total pro- After Central Bank approval, the ed to reap good results, emphasizing Washington playing visions held with the bank were KD Capital Market Authority has also that the bank shall continue to pur- 133.1 million, with a provision cover- extended its initial approval for the sue a balanced strategy to maintain age ratio of 388 percent against prob- issuance of these bonds. and solidify those indicators to catch-up in business lem loans (December 2011: 92 per- Commercial Bank of Kuwait con- achieve the goals and aspiration of its cent, December 2012: 169 percent tinues to demonstrate its operational shareholders. WASHINGTON: Washington aims to wake up US business economy in a way in which it’s benefiting the people of to the opportunities in Africa with the landmark US-Africa Africa and it’s not just a source of natural resources,” he told Egypt awards Suez hub project to Leaders Summit this week, as China and Europe steal a The Economist. Top US business chiefs, including the heads march on the world’s fastest-growing continent. As many of Coca-Cola, IBM and General Electric, will take part in key as four dozen African leaders, and hundreds of business- sessions with the visitors. The question though is whether consortium that includes army men with them, will for their part be looking to see if US African leaders and businessmen will see American busi- CAIRO: Egypt has chosen a consortium McKinsey & Co global management con- of elected Islamist President Mohammad investors and traders can move beyond old stereotypes of nesses as truly interested in more than Africa’s oil, which that includes the Egyptian army and glob- sulting firm. Two army sources confirmed Morsi and oversaw a massive crackdown a continent mired in conflict and corruption and recognize has heavily dominated economic relations. al engineering firm Dar Al-Handasah to the selection of the Saudi branch of Dar on Morsi’s Islamist supporters. Thousands its huge potential. They also need to see if Washington will compete with develop an international industrial and Al-Handasah, but declined to give further were arrested, imprisoned or sentenced to It will be the first time ever the United States has hosted China’s cold mercantile approach, and the more aggressive logistics hub in the Suez Canal area, gov- details of the project before its official death. This coincided with a rise in vio- a gathering of African heads of state, and it follows similar wooing by Europeans with longstanding ties to the conti- ernment and military sources said yester- announcement, which President Abdel lence from Islamist militants based in the efforts by China, Europe and Japan-all eyeing Africa’s natu- nent. But Washington is still moving too slowly, say critics, day. The Suez Canal is the fastest shipping Fattah Al-Sisi, the former army chief, is Sinai peninsula, from whom Egypt still ral wealth and a market of some 350 million middle-class and US businesses, except for the very largest companies, route between Europe and Asia and expected to make soon. faces a violent threat. In May, the army Africans. “They aren’t looking for handouts, but they want remain underinformed and too hesitant to mount a power- brings in around $5 billion of revenues per “The Dar Al-Handasah alliance will said it had seized 15 tons of a material US companies to come and get involved,” said Amadou Sy, ful challenge. year, a vital source of hard currency for most probably take the project, as the used to make explosives in a town strad- a Senegalese expert at the Brookings Institution in “We’re behind companies from China and elsewhere. Egypt which has suffered a slump in army is a local partner in the company dling the Suez Canal. The government has Washington. “The goal is to say the US has a strategy We need to play catch-up here,” said former diplomat tourism and foreign investment since a through the Armed Forces Engineering been fighting the militants in an ongoing toward Africa.” Witney Schneidman, a fellow at the Brookings Institution. 2011 uprising. To attract more ships and Authority,” a government source told military campaign in which hundreds Charlotte Florance of the Heritage Foundation generate more income, the country has Reuters. “The army wants to handle the have died on both sides. acknowledged the United States was late in the game. Blind to potential had plans to develop 76,000 square kilo- infrastructure of this project in the interest Sisi has previously said he would not Even so, “the pie is certainly growing, and I think there is The big problem for American business, said meters (29,000 square miles) around the of national security,” the source said. hesitate to award major projects that will still plenty of space for US investors and exporters,” she Schneidman, is that they don’t know Africa-what is hap- canal for years. In January, Egypt invited Officials from Dar Al-Handasah in help revive Egypt’s battered economy to added. President Barack Obama, who has taken more than pening politically, what is the business environment, who 14 consortia to bid for project. Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon where the army. The military - whose budget is five years in office before hosting summit, clearly wants US could be the local partners. “Most Americans cannot Among the bidders, according to the company has offices were not imme- not made public - has accrued a business businesses to recognize that Africa is beginning to take answer those questions. In Europe, they can answer those Egypt’s Al Mal newspaper, were a group diately available for comment. empire ranging from automobiles to off. questions. Asia, they can pretty much answer those ques- including state-run Arab Contractors and tablet computers and is seen by many “I think America can be central in moving Africa into the tions,” she said. “Our lack of knowledge about the continent James Cubitt and Partners, an internation- Army wealth, Sinai threat Egyptians as more efficient than Egypt’s next stage of growth and integrating it into the world is a real inhibition to our ability to move forward.” — AFP al consultancy firm. Another included the Last year, Sisi orchestrated the ouster government. — Reuters BUSINESS MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Global economy will not stand higher rates

By Haydar Tawfik economy and the financial markets before they implement any measures. If The financial mar- we look at the euro-zone, or Japan, the kets should be more recovery is weaker, and there the priority worried about high- for the authorities is very much to use er interest rates by monetary policy as much as possible. the Federal Reserve The IMF kept its euro-zone growth fore- rather than weaker cast flat at 1.1 per cent and upgraded its global economic Japan forecast from 1.3 per cent to 1.6 growth. It is becom- per cent. ing like a chicken an Geopolitical risks have risen sharply egg. Which one will since the start of the year, the IMF come first? Higher warned, as it singled out the danger of a rates or weaker global economic growth! spike in oil prices due to tensions in the Last week The International Monetary Middle East and Ukraine. Another risk is Fund has sliced its 2014 global growth of a sharp rise in long-term interest rates, forecast from 3.7 per cent to 3.4 per cent especially if the Fed ends up tightening after a dismal first quarter in the US and policy faster than expected. weakness in big emerging markets. Based Investors know well that the US on recent economic data outside the US Federal Reserve and some other central and the continuous geopolitical tensions banks have inflated financial and real around the world, there is a real risk that assets in the hope of engineering eco- the International Monetary Fund will nomic recovery and pushing inflation up. downgrade economic growth again as it May be there is some justification in has already warned about it. believing that the central banks by keep- TEHRAN: Water shortages have long been a problem for countries across the Middle East, where a high birth rate, rising consumption and poor man- The downgrade shows how 2014 ing interest rates unjustifiably very low agement has strained already scarce resources. — threatens to become yet another disap- for a long time and by buying bonds, pointing year for global growth, as the have created a false boom in asset prices. slowdown in economies such as Brazil Rising inflation will soon expose this mis- Farming reforms offer comes on top of the shock of a 2.9 percent calculation, and rates will rise. May be this annualized fall in US output in the first is a wishful thinking by the central banks quarter. Added to this it is most likely that and the investors alike. I believe that hope for Iran’s water crisis Russia will face an outright recession with interest rates are very low because of the it dragging some of the euro-zone gloomier global economic outlook and economies that have big exposure to likely to stay that way for a long time. Agriculture takes 90% of water consumption Russia. Some argue that 3.4 percent global At present, I think high asset prices economic growth is not bad at all but they make sense and they might even get ignore the fact that global unemployment pricier. The housing market and con- DUBAI: As a child, Mohammad Rahmanpour A pioneer seeks help and beets to add maize, squash, onions and is still very high and inflation in some sumer spending have led most of the spent his summers swimming in Lake Orumieh The cause of the crisis is not in residential use; tomatoes. “It wasn’t difficult,” said Rahmanpour, countries is still falling. The figure for the growth in economic activities. Neither of in northwestern Iran - then the largest in the agriculture accounts for about 90 percent of who participated in the pilot program, but he euro-zone of 0.4 percent annualized infla- them can be sustainable without higher Middle East. In less than two decades, the salt- water consumption, with much of it being used added that some of the farmers had trouble tion is dangerously low for any hope of employment and higher inflation. water lake has almost disappeared, leaving inefficiently. Iran takes pride in being founder of believing the change would make any differ- acceleration in economic growth. Demand for new investment has been behind a hole in the ground. a sophisticated irrigation system during the first ence. “They thought the UN was just talk. But, How much of the global economic very weak indeed and it is unlikely to “My friends and I would go on the top of millennium BC. Tunnels called qanats carry we tested them out and they help our land and growth is engineered by central banks accelerate if companies believe that eco- trees in our neighborhood. We could see the water from aquifers in the hills to the fields provide benefits for our soil,” he said. Improved and governments are a question worries nomic growth will not raise any further lake clearly from that point,” said the 32 year-old below, and remain in use today. “If you linked all soil conditions will help to prevent salt particles those who are behind this financial and and there is an obvious risk of falling farmer who grows wheat and beets. “Now, there of these intricate tunnels, it would stretch from the dried out basin being blown to adja- inflation. I believe that investors have is no water left and our whole ecosystem is around the earth nearly eight times,” said Lewis. cent crop lands, slowly degrading the quality of monetary engineering. Most admit that messed up,” he told Reuters by telephone from But outside the tunnels, much irrigation farmers’ soil. The UN has since expanded the the recovery is still not very strong and seen the best of returns and they will not his home, which once stood one km (half a mile) water is lost to evaporation, leakage and theft, program to 41 other villages with about 13,000 cannot sustain itself for the moment it suffer big losses but going forward from the lakeshore. while farmers persist in using chemical fertilizers farmers benefiting from it. In May, the Japanese really needs to be nurtured. Two coun- returns will stay low for a long time to Water shortages have long been a problem which require use of much more water than government donated $1 million to save Lake tries that have experienced strong eco- come. I just hope that central banks do for countries across the Middle East, where a organic fertilizers. Government figures show that Orumieh. “God willing, not just my children, but I nomic upturn the UK and the US start not panic and raise interest rates too high birth rate, rising consumption and poor only a third of agricultural water use is efficient, will see Lake Orumieh filled again,” said planning for monetary policy normaliza- soon. That will be a deadly mistake. — management has strained already scarce say UN officials. This inefficient management Rahmanpour. — Reuters tion are keeping an eye on the world Dimah Capital resources. But Iran has fared among the worst. stretches across Iran and other countries in the The country of 76 million has survived an eight- region, including neighboring Iraq and year war with Iraq, US sanctions imposed over Afghanistan where wars make it difficult to tack- its disputed nuclear program and violence on le environmental issues. its borders. But experts say the main threat it Major rivers in the cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, Aldar Properties reports faces today is dwindling water resources that and on Iran’s border with Afghanistan, have have prompted some cities to consider dried up. The depletion of the Tigris and rationing. “Water scarcity poses the most severe Euphrates rivers in Iraq has contributed to other AED506m net profit for Q2 human security challenge in Iran today,” said environmental problems such as dust and sand Gary Lewis, United Nations Resident storms. ABU DHABI: Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu high-quality units at the Gate and fur- Financial strength Coordinator for Iran. Historically, the seasonal Sistan wind in east- Dhabi’s leading listed property devel- ther reduced our cost of borrowing. The During Q2, Aldar made significant Excessive damming of rivers, bad irrigation ern Iran and western Afghanistan would cause opment, investment and management operational achievements during the progress implementing its financing strat- practices, drought and climate change have all 120 days of sand and dust storms each year. But company, yesterday announced a net quarter have been particularly impres- egy by further lowering its borrowing contributed to Iran’s water crisis. On top of this, due to the drying conditions, their frequency profit of AED506 million for the second sive with sales and leasing activity at an costs, extending its maturity profile and low water prices encourage wasteful consump- has increased to 220 days, say UN experts, lead- quarter of 2014, an increase of 12 per- all-time high, as our residential proper- lowering borrowing levels. Aldar has tion while some farmers and organizations have ing to respiratory and eye problems among resi- cent from Q1 2014 and an increase of ties continue to benefit from a flight to replaced AED 1.6 billion of existing bank been accused of stealing precious supplies for dents. 168 percent from Q2 2013 after adjust- quality. Looking ahead, we have made a loans with new loans that carry a lower their own purposes. ing for one time effects booked at the strong start with the new development cost and have longer maturities. Aldar Such factors have combined to drain Lake Solutions time of the merger with Sorouh 1. pipeline with project launches that also repaid a $1.25 billion bond due May Orumieh, a UNESCO biosphere reserve that was President Hassan Rouhani has identified Revenues for Q2 2014 were AED 2,194 have opened up the Abu Dhabi off-plan 2014 using internally generated cash and home to about 200 bird species and 40 kinds of water as a national security issue, but experts million up 74 percent fromQ2 2013. sales market. These launches will help utilizing AED 4.0 billion in undrawn bank reptile. A few decades ago the lake measured say some solutions offered by government offi- The net profit for the second quarter to drive future earnings growth as we facilities. Since completing the merger last 140 km by 55 km (90 by 35 miles) but now only cials may be too costly. “Transferring water from was primarily driven by the continued start to monetise our extensive land year, Aldar has reduced its gross debt five percent of its water remains. “How it hap- the Caspian Sea to Lake Orumieh doesn’t really handovers of units at the Gate Towers bank for the benefit of our sharehold- from AED 14.2 billion to AED 10.0 billion, pened so fast is an ecological disaster of monu- make sense,” said Ali Nazaridoust of United and strong growth in residential leasing ers.” including a AED 1.0 billion reduction in mental proportions,” said Lewis. Nations Development Programme (UNDP). revenues on the back of a successful gross debt this quarter, and continues to Over the past few months, 12 major cities With government policies mired in bureau- leasing campaign principally at the Al- Recurring revenue maintain a strong cash position of AED 3.9 including Tehran and Shiraz have threatened to cracy, the UN has offered to help. In 2012, the Rayyana development. Recurring revenues in the second billion of cash at the end of the quarter. implement water rationing should residents fail world body launched a pilot program to work Commenting on the results, quarter totalled AED 526 million an 1Q2 2013 net income was AED1,252 to cut their use. The Ministry of Energy has with farmers near Lake Orumieh. Farmers Mohammed Khalifa Al-Mubarak, Chief increase of 45 percent fromQ2 2013. million. Net non-recurring adjustment called on people to reduce consumption by 20 learned how to make compost, switched to Executive Officer of Aldar Properties, This was driven by higher revenues taken at Q2 2013 at the time of the merg- to 30 percent, but this has fallen on deaf ears. organic-based fertilizers and attended weekly said: “We have seen another robust set across our Investment Property portfo- er was AED 1,063million. Therefore, com- Water usage increased 10 percent in cities classes on water management which led to a 35 of quarterly numbers reflecting focused lio in particular faster than expected parative Q2 2013 net income was AED189 such as Tehran between May and the start of percent drop in consumption. The new tech- execution as we continue handing over lease up at Al-Rayyana development. million. summer in June, the state news agency IRNA niques have also allowed farmers to reduce costs quoted city officials as saying. and increase variety of crops from just wheat EXCHANGE RATES

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Syrian Pound 2.885 Philippine Peso 0.006418 0.006698 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Nepalese Rupees 3.935 Sierra Leone 0.000069 0.000075 Malaysian Ringgit 89.785 Singapore Dollar 0.223995 0.229995 ASIAN COUNTRIES COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.955 South African Rand 0.020364 0.028864 Japanese Yen 2.791 Australian Dollar 253.58 250.58 Thai Bhat 9.775 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001871 0.002451 Indian Rupees 4.709 Canadian Dollar 267.38 268.38 Turkish Lira 133.510 Taiwan 0.009305 0.009485 Pakistani Rupees 2.865 Swiss Franc 322.39 320.39 Thai Baht 0.008447 0.008997 Srilankan Rupees 2.168 Euro 388.50 389.50 Nepali Rupees 2.954 US Dollar 282.30 285.30 Arab Singapore Dollar 229.360 Sterling Pound 487.31 490.31 Bahrain Exchange Company Bahraini Dinar 0.743942 0.751942 Hongkong Dollar 36.491 Japanese Yen 2.83 2.85 Egyptian Pound 0.036594 0.039694 Bangladesh Taka 3.636 Bangladesh Taka 3.638 3.908 CURRENCY BUY SELL Iranian Riyal 0.000078 0.000080 Philippine Peso 6.501 Indian Rupee 4.703 5.003 Iraqi Dinar 0.000179 0.000239 Thai Baht 8.811 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.171 2.606 Europe Jordanian Dinar 0.394793 0.402293 Irani Riyal transfer 0.271 Nepali Rupee 2.957 3.492 Belgian Franc 0.007353 0.008353 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Irani Riyal cash 0.273 Pakistani Rupee 2.864 2.790 British Pound 0.476110 0.485110 Lebanese Pound 0.000137 0.000237 UAE Dirhams 76.93 77.39 Czech Korune 0.006008 0.018008 Moroccan Dirhams 0.022206 0.046206 GCC COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 751.37 753.44 Danish Krone 0.047536 0.052536 Nigerian Naira 0.001140 0.001775 Saudi Riyal 75.444 Egyptian Pound 39.47 40.07 Euro 0.379356 0.387356 Omani Riyal 0.728773 0.734453 Qatari Riyal 77.735 Jordanian Dinar 401.78 407.43 Norwegian Krone 0.041660 0.046860 Qatar Riyal 0.076996 0.078209 Omani Riyal 734.930 Omani Riyal 734.16 741.46 Romanian Leu 0.086935 0.086935 Saudi Riyal 0.074803 0.075503 Bahraini Dinar 751.430 Qatari Riyal 77.96 78.51 Slovakia 0.008101 0.018101 Syrian Pound 0.001754 0.001974 UAE Dirham 77.074 Saudi Riyal 75.41 75.81 Swedish Krona 0.037543 0.042543 Tunisian Dinar 0.162976 0.170976 Swiss Franc 0.310332 0.320532 Turkish Lira 0.134490 0.141490 ARAB COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.134490 0.141490 UAE Dirhams 0.076041 0.077190 Egyptian Pound - Cash 39.850 Yemeni Riyal 0.001276 0.001356 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.467 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Australasia Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.320 Australian Dollar 0.257014 0.268514 Tunisian Dinar 167.540 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate New Zealand Dollar 0.242477 0.251977 Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 399.520 US Dollar 282.650 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.898 Canadian Dollar 267.935 America Syrian Lira 2.016 Sterling Pound 483.335 Canadian Dollar 0.258001 0.266501 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 34.699 Euro 386.070 US Dollars 0.278800 0.283150 US Dollar 282.250 Swiss Frank 317.135 US Dollars Mint 0.279300 0.283150 Euro 386.900 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Bahrain Dinar 752.300 US Dollar Transfer 282.800 Pound Sterlng 484.850 UAE Dirhams 76.930 Asia Euro 387.290 Canadian Dollar 264.700 Qatari Riyals 78.515 Bangladesh Taka 0.003296 0.003896 Sterling Pound 486.560 Indian Rupee 4.702 Saudi Riyals 75.645 Chinese Yuan 0.044200 0.047700 Canadian dollar 267.680 Egyptian Pound 39.465 Jordanian Dinar 399.240 Hong Kong Dollar 0.034412 0.037162 Turkish lira 133.020 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.167 Egyptian Pound 39.477 Indian Rupee 0.004469 0.004870 Swiss Franc 319.910 Bangladesh Taka 3.634 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.171 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Australian Dollar 267.810 Indian Rupees 4.700 Japanese Yen 0.002698 0.002878 Philippines Peso 6.488 US Dollar Buying 281.600 Pakistani Rupees 2.863 Kenyan Shilling 0.003220 0.003220 Pakistan Rupee 2.860 Bangladesh Taka 3.639 Korean Won 0.000265 0.000280 Bahraini Dinar 751.800 GOLD Philippines Pesso 6.477 Malaysian Ringgit 0.085022 0.091022 UAE Dirham 76.900 20 Gram 245.000 Cyprus pound 694.245 Nepalese Rupee 0.002967 0.003137 Saudi Riyal 75.400 10 Gram 124.000 Japanese Yen 3.780 Pakistan Rupee 0.002663 0.002943 5 Gram 64.000 *Rates are subject to change MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 BUSINESS Russia sanctions will hurt German economy: Gabriel Vice Chancellor says but no alternative to sanctions BERLIN: Tough new economic sanctions against interview that economic setbacks as a result of Germany’s Ifo Institute, a leading independent eco- Russia will hurt Germany’s economy but they are the Ukraine crisis were unavoidable. nomic research group, said German growth would necessary for the sake of peace in Europe, Vice “There would be much, much greater nega- shrink towards zero in the second quarter of 2014 Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said in a television tive consequences if Europe did not act ... Where from a healthy 0.8 percent in the first quarter, due interview yesterday. The European Union war and peace are at stake, economic policies in part to the worsening Ukraine crisis and sanc- imposed sanctions that took effect on Friday tar- can’t be the main concern,” said Gabriel, who has tions. Ifo president Hans-Werner Sinn wrote a geting Russia’s banking, defense and energy sec- chaired recent cabinet meetings while Merkel is guest column for Wirtschaftswoche magazine in tors because of Moscow’s support for pro- on holiday. “We’re going to have disadvantages which he said the worsening crisis meant the pre- Russian separatist rebels battling Kiev’s forces in in Europe, but not doing anything would be vious forecast of 0.3 percent growth in the second eastern Ukraine. quarter from the first quarter would have to be “We can’t behave as if we’re just a community revised lower. of economic interests, because we’re a political Sinn’s outlook contrasts with less gloomy fore- union and have to do what we can to ensure casts from other economists who have said even ECB expected to hold its peace on this continent,” said Gabriel, who is also a complete collapse of Russian-German trade economy minister and head of the Social would have only a limited impact. A recent fire despite low inflation Democrats (SPD). Hypovereinsbank research note said losses Germany, the EU’s largest economy, has would be “manageable”. BERLIN: The European Central Bank is zone to avoid overall deflation”. “It certainly extensive trade ties with Russia but Chancellor Germany had exports to Russia worth 36 billion unlikely to take new policy action at its looks unlikely to move markedly higher any Angela Merkel became a firm advocate of the euros ($48 billion) in 2013 - or 3 percent of all its monthly meeting on Thursday, despite a time soon, barring an appreciable rise in oil tougher measures against Moscow after the exports. About 6,300 German companies, or 10 per- lingering threat of euro-zone deflation and and gas prices resulting from geopolitical downing of an airliner last month over an area of cent of exporters from Germany, have sales to Russia. geopolitical risks, analysts said. factors hitting supplies,” he said. At its June eastern Ukraine controlled by the rebels. All 298 Before the downing of Malaysian flight MH17 on July For now, the ECB is in “wait-and-see” meeting, the ECB entered uncharted people on board the plane were killed. “What 17 by what Western countries say was a Russia-sup- mode to assess the impact of the unprece- waters, taking one of its key interest rates would happen if the European Union didn’t German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel plied missile, German industry had campaigned hard dented stimulus measures it announced in into negative territory for the first time. react?” Gabriel said in the ZDF TV interview, to against Russian sanctions, warning of lasting dam- June, including taking one of its key inter- It lowered its benchmark refinancing be aired later yesterday, the 100th anniversary of much worse. That would mean it’s possible to age to domestic companies and the broader econo- est rates into negative territory, they said. rate to 0.15 percent and cut the deposit Germany’s declaring war on France in 1914. play with fire in Europe, and you could invade a my. Although the euro-zone came out of reces- rate to minus 0.10 percent-effectively “If all the lessons learned in Europe are that neighbor or support civil wars next door ... German business leaders had said a decline in sion last year and unemployment has fallen charging banks for parking funds at the someone can start a civil war in a neighboring Doing nothing is not something we can do.” German-Russian trade was putting some 25,000 jobs slowly, the Ukraine crisis and Western sanc- ECB, to encourage them to lend to busi- country and nothing happens, then that would in Germany at risk. Some 300,000 German jobs are tions against Russia present a wild card of nesses and consumers instead. In positive cost a lot more than a few percentage points of Economic hit dependent on trade with Russia, the Committee on uncertainty. news last week, an ECB survey said that possible growth,” he said. Gabriel said in the His comments came after the head of Eastern European Economic Relations says. —Reuters But, despite worries over the East-West euro-zone banks had eased credit stan- standoff, and very low euro-zone inflation dards for loans to businesses in the second data for July, central bank-watchers did not quarter for the first time since 2007. expect the ECB and its chief Mario Draghi In July, Draghi also promised billions of to announce new measures on Thursday. euros in cheap loans for banks to lend to “After the bold package announced in businesses via the so-called Targeted Long- June, the ECB is now in a wait-and-see Term Refinancing Operation (TLRTO). mode,” wrote Marco Valli of UniCredit Jennifer McKeown of Capital Economics Economics, predicting a probably “fairly said the ECB’s actions had already borne uneventful” meeting. fruit, including falls in the euro exchange “The only meaningful change in rhetoric rate and in overnight interbank interest is likely to flag closer ECB monitoring of the rates. “With the measures announced in downside risks from geopolitical tensions, June seeming to have some positive effects as tougher sanctions against Russia start on financial market conditions, the ECB is directly affecting some, so far limited, sec- unlikely to announce additional policy sup- tors of the euro area real economy, while port this month,” she said. “But further signs uncertainty intensifies,” he said. of economic weakness and the persistently For months, the other major worry has low rate of inflation suggest that deflation been the possibility of a plunge into defla- risks in the euro-zone have not receded.” tion, or falling prices-a dangerous twist Ultimately, she predicted, the ECB will which deters businesses and consumers respond with a broader program of asset from spending in the belief they can wait purchases. and buy more cheaply later. If that hap- pens, demand suffers and companies put France attacks euro-zone policies off investment, hurting employment and Archer of IHS Global Insight said that the setting off a vicious circle that can choke bank would probably “sit tight through the economic growth. rest of 2014”, and that “the bar is very high It is notoriously difficult for central for the ECB to engage in large scale, full banks to reverse deflation once the spiral blown quantitative easing”. This would only has taken hold. happen if inflation softened further, he said, adding that “we are doubtful that this Deflation risk will happen unless extended heightened Data last Thursday showed that euro- geopolitical tensions contribute to a fur- zone inflation in July dropped to 0.4 per- ther loss of momentum in euro-zone eco- cent. That was its lowest level since late nomic activity”. 2009, in the aftermath of the global finan- In this context, French Prime Minister cial crisis, and far off the ECB’s target of just Manuel Valls, struggling to reform the below 2.0 percent. Howard Archer of IHS French economy widely seen as the weak Global Insight called the inflation data “a link in the EU, had harsh words for euro- blow for the ECB”. A silver lining was that zone policymakers in a speech on Friday. the dip was mainly due to a year-on-year “The economic policies of the euro-zone fall in volatile energy prices, leaving core are not efficient,” Valls said, adding that consumer price inflation stable at 0.8 per- they “sadly take a long time to have an cent. effect”. “There is a real risk of deflation,” Valls Archer said there was “a very real risk” warned, “because at the European level, that inflation could drop further, although growth and inflation are lower than what LISBON: Demonstrators protest against the rising unemployment following Portugal’s economic crisis in Lisbon in this file photo. he added that “we still expect the euro- we might have expected.” —AFP Big US banks shedding star Portugal ready to bail financiers and traders NEW YORK: Crippled by lawsuits linked to the Proprietary traders are the stars of the trade out crisis-hit bank BES 2007-2008 financial crisis, American banks are floor. They are often given free rein to speculate grappling with an exodus of its best bankers and on banks’ capital and pocket a percentage of the traders, lured by the huge salaries of little-regu- gains. The Volcker Rule, which goes into force in LISBON: Portugal is ready to bail out the Banco Fears that the bank’s collapse could have They are also considering setting up a so- lated hedge funds. Michael Cavanagh, 48, was July 2015, aims to avoid speculation on individu- Espirito Santo (BES) to prevent a catastrophic serious consequences for Portugal, which only called bad bank to handle and get rid of its toxic the favorite to succeed Jamie Dimon at the head als’ deposits that are guaranteed by the federal run on its banks that could plunge its fragile exited a 77-billion-euro ($106 billion) EU-IMF assets, it reported. Saleable assets will then be of JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s biggest bank. government. In order to conform to the rule, economy further into crisis. The recapitalization rescue programme in May, has worried global handed over to the Resolution Fund set up by But he gave up on that golden prospect in JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs plan could be announced as early as Sunday markets as questions resurfaced over eurozone Portugal’s banks as a part of the conditions for March to join the Carlyle Group instead. sold in recent months their highly lucrative pro- evening after trading in the country’s biggest debt. the 2012 bailout by the troika of the EU, IMF and “He is fine,” a banker friend told AFP, request- prietary trading operations. Most traders “have private bank was suspended by the Lisbon The cash injection from the state is designed European Central Bank (ECB). It is from this fund ing anonymity so he could speak freely about no choice. They have been forced to leave,” said stock exchange on Friday after its shares went to stop savers pulling any more money out of of 6.4 billion euros ($8.5 billion) that the govern- Cavanagh’s decision. He said Cavanagh has no Rafferty Capital Markets analyst Richard Bove. into freefall. the bank, and to assure them their money is ment plans to refloat BES, analysts believe. plans to return to JPMorgan. Many renowned “The funds available to trade with have been cut At one stage the bank’s market value sank by safe, analysts said. Under this scenario, the bad bank will remain bankers and traders have chosen the same path off because of the Volcker Rule. Traders are in a one billion euros in a minute after it reported in the hands of the present shareholders, who in recent months, leaving Wall Street for hedge very difficult position; they have been pushed first-half losses of 3.57 billion euros ($4.78 bil- ‘Cannot reason with panic’ include France’s Credit Agricole. Once it has got funds or to build ventures of their own. out of business.” lion) on Wednesday, the worst ever recorded in “We have seen clients withdrawing their rid of its bad or riskier loans, BES will have a bet- In June, Bank of America lost Bill Egan, who the eurozone country. money from BES for a while now. There’s no rea- ter chance of attracting private capital and thus had served as co-head of Bank of America Corp.’s $119 million bonus “With shares plummeting it is up to the state son for it, but you cannot reason with panic,” eventually returning to the stock market. global financial institutions group. He joined MorningStar analyst Michael Wong stressed to lift doubts about the solvency of the bank,” Joao Cesar das Neves, an economics professor This solution, which was reportedly still being Oaktree. And Jeff Feig also left his post as a top that “some of the pay packages have been limit- analyst Pedro Lino of Dif Broker told AFP. The at the Catholic University of Lisbon, told AFP. negotiated on Sunday between Portugal’s min- foreign exchange banker at Citigroup in June, ed over the years in big banks. There has been bank was plunged into turmoil last month by Under new European rules shareholders and istry of finance, the Bank of Portugal and the just months after the bank lost its global head of scrutiny over investment bankers’ pay.” At hedge suspicions that its holding company, the family- bond holders will have to contribute to any new BES management, must also be approved foreign exchange, Anil Prasad. Anthony Noto, funds, “compensation is a lot better as well, run Espirito Santo International (ESI), covered up bailout before the state puts in taxpayers’ mon- by Brussels. This is the first test of the new transi- who helped Twitter make its initial public offer- hedge funds offer them better pay and less reg- a 1.3-billion-euro hole in its accounts. Then the ey. To stop more panic selling, the Portuguese tionary rules before European banking union is ing, joined the social messaging platform in early ulation,” Wong added. James Levin, head of glob- bank’s veteran head Ricardo Salgado was forced authorities plan to withdraw BES from the stock put in place in 2016, when all banks will have to July from Goldman Sachs. al credit for Och-Ziff Capital Management Group, out before being arrested last Thursday in con- market today, the Lisbon newspaper Diario de submit to supervision by the ECB to prevent tax- And in another sign of the trend, one of Wall made $119 million last year-more than the nection with money laundering allegations. Noticias said on Saturday. payers having to pick the bill for crashes. —AFP Street’s most powerful women, Blythe Masters, income of the bosses of the six biggest left JPMorgan in April. She helped develop credit American banks combined ($108.7 million), mar- Saudi continues uptrend; Aldar weighs on Abu Dhabi default swaps, complex financial instruments ket documents show. The 31-year-old gained that provide insurance against non-payment of notoriety in 2012 by making more than $7.5 bil- DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market continued rising yesterday as it responding period last year. That was in line with analysts’ estimates. debt. They are accused of having played a major lion in structured credit debt products. reacted to last month’s news that it would open to direct foreign Dana Gas also traded heavily before a second-quarter earnings role in triggering the financial crisis. Cavanagh will be paid $39 million at Carlyle, investment. Most other Middle East markets moved little in modest announcement that may give details of its operations in Iraq and more than twice his JPMorgan earnings. But trade as investors returned from long Eid holidays. attempts to recover overdue receivables there. The stock closed 1.4 Limited speculation money is not the only reason so many bankers The Saudi index rose for a fifth day, gaining 0.9 percent to a six-year percent lower. “The trend has been in place for four or five and traders are leaving the big banks. There is years since Dodd-Frank took effect,” said also growing public outrage at bankers seen as high of 10,303 points, in a rally ignited by the announcement that for- Most other markets traded narrowly, with sentiment constrained by HedgeCo Networks hedge fund research and ruthless and ready to break the law amid a eign institutional investors would be permitted to buy stocks from the the slide of US markets at the end of last week on Argentina’s debt cri- services firm CEO Evan Rapoport, referring to a series of scandals. American banks have paid first half of next year. However, the focus of trade switched from big sis, confusion over US monetary policy and geopolitical tensions. 2010 Wall Street reform and consumer protec- more than $90 billion in financial fines for mis- petrochemical firms and banks likely to be favored by foreigners to Dubai edged down 0.2 percent as many property-related firms were tion law. “You have a mass of traders, investment steps and mistakes linked to the crisis. Those second-tier stocks such as property firm Dar Al Arkan, up 0.9 percent. soft, though heavyweight Emaar Properties, which is expected to bankers and money managers coming to hedge actions are being investigated around the PetroRabigh climbed 3.7 percent, breaking above this year’s peak announce second-quarter earnings within days, gained 0.8 percent. funds. They don’t have the ability to operate in world, with a focus on suspected manipulations hit in early June, after saying Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical Qatar slipped 0.1 percent as Mesaieed Petrochemical lost 0.6 per- the same way. It also has do with compensation.” of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate index used would transfer ownership of a planned 32 billion riyal ($8.5 billion) cent after reporting a first-half net profit of 899 million riyals ($247 mil- A key provision known as the “Volcker Rule” lim- to make adjustments to adjustable rate mort- petrochemical facility to it. lion), while Salam International Investment fell 1.7 percent after saying its proprietary trading, a lucrative practice that gages. A Deloitte consulting study published in can account for 10 percent of revenue for big October that interviewed business students in Abu Dhabi was the region’s weakest major market, falling 1.2 per- interim earnings per share roughly tripled. banks and allows for deposits to be traded on top colleges and universities found that the cent to 4,993 points. Aldar Properties, the most heavily traded stock, The market was supported, however, by Barwa Real Estate , which the bank’s own accounts. banking sector was losing interest. —AFP sank 3.2 percent after reporting a 168 percent year-on-year jump in rebounded 3.3 percent; it had plunged in the two previous days after second-quarter net profit, excluding one-time merger gains in the cor- reporting a second-quarter loss. —Reuters BUSINESS MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 CB meetings to set stage for parting of ways

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LONDON: After the Federal Reserve maintained mid-2015. That puts the Bank of England in pole In May of that year, one MPC member voted for Lack of wage inflation has been a com- euro zone long-term interest rates decou- its path towards raising US interest rates next position to be the first major central bank to a hike and it took just three months before a mon theme in the United States and euro- pling from US ones if they start rising. year, other major central banks will jostle for push rates up from their record low 0.5 percent, majority followed suit. zone as well, though US labor costs record- The Bank of Japan will deliver its latest space on a crowded stage this week. The perhaps before the year is out. “We expect the jobless rate will continue to ed their biggest gain in more than 5-1/2 policy verdict on Friday, following the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of Although the UK economy is expanding at an fall rapidly, with the BoE hiking earlier and fur- years in the second quarter. That spooked sharpest fall in factory output since the England and the central banks of India and annualized clip in excess of 3 percent and unem- ther than markets project,” said Michael Wall Street last week as it may hasten the devastating earthquake and tsunami of Australia all hold meetings. While imminent ployment is tumbling, the absence of wage pres- Saunders, chief UK economist at Citi. Fed’s first move. 2011. With the BOJ already having created action is unlikely, the time when policy settings sure means there is no immediate reason to act. The voting pattern will only become public The European Central Bank, which also money at a furious rate, any policy shift is start pointing in different directions is nearing. The consensus is that rates will not rise until when minutes of the meeting are released two meets on Thursday, faces a very different unlikely. But it may have to temper its US growth rebounded in the second quarter early 2015 but polling by Reuters last week weeks hence. The Fed has just registered its first problem to the Bank of England. Euro zone assessment that production is “rising mod- and the Fed upgraded its assessment of the found economists expect a first voice or two on dissenter, with the hawkish Charles Plosser say- inflation has slipped further - to just 0.4 erately as a trend”, toning down its upbeat economy last week. It is on course to stop creat- the nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee to ing the commitment to keep rates near zero for percent in July - and if it does not start language on the outlook as it becomes less ing money in October but the expectation is call for a rate rise this week. The last time the “a considerable time” did not reflect the gains picking up soon, the pressure to start print- sure about when or even if exports will that there will be no interest rate rise before MPC was considering raising rates was in 2006. made by the economy. ing money will grow despite strong reser- rebound. vations within the ECB’s Governing Council. The Reserve Bank of India will leave its “(The inflation data) don’t give any key interest rate at 8 percent on Tuesday assurance that the euro zone is already out and won’t ease policy until early next year of the deflation danger zone,” said Peter on fears food inflation will spike if monsoon Vanden Houte, chief euro zone economist rains are below average, according to a at ING. “Moreover, with the escalating con- Reuters poll. Growth is slowing and has flict with Russia dampening growth stayed below 5 percent in the past two prospects, it seems unlikely that deflation years, well below levels needed to create fears will disappear any time soon.” Having enough jobs for India’s young and expand- cut all its key interest rates in June and ing workforce. unveiled a new scheme to prime banks The Reserve Bank of Australia is also with cheap long-term money from expected to hold rates at 2.5 percent when it September in the hope they will lend it on, meets on Tuesday. Its next move is likely to the ECB will not act until it has had time to be up rather than down, but not until next judge the impact of those measures. year. Chinese trade data are due on Friday, kicking off the monthly run of indicators. No change in Asia Latest survey evidence from the world’s If the ECB won’t consider more dramatic number two economy showed factories action until late in the year, it will have a posted their strongest growth in at least 1- small window of opportunity to act before 1/2 years in July, adding to evidence that the US rates start heading higher in 2015. economy is gaining momentum after a Policymakers admit there is little chance of spate of state stimulus measures. — Reuters

A pair of traders work in their booth on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. The U.S. stock market is closing out its worst week in two years. — AP S&P 500 has its worst week in two years

NEW YORK: US stocks fell for a second day could potentially disrupt the credit mar- Friday, adding to the massive sell-off the kets,” Golub said, noting that indicators of day before and giving the market its worst market volatility jumped on Friday. Adding week in two years. Investors found little to the uncertainty, investors had the vio- reason to move money into stocks, faced lence in Israel and Gaza as well as Ukraine with the growing geopolitical concerns in to worry about. A 72-hour ceasefire Israel and Ukraine, as well as banking prob- between Israel and Gaza collapsed early lems in Europe. Friday. In Ukraine, violence between gov- For the last two years investors have ernment and pro-Russian separatists esca- generally wanted to step in to buy any lated. major fall in the stock market, traders said, Ukraine’s unrest as well as the concerns causing any sell-off to be met the follow- over Espirito Santo weighed heavily on ing day with modest buying. Traders said European markets. Germany’s DAX fell 2.1 that the selling Friday, on top of what hap- percent, France’s CAC 40 fell 1 percent, and pened the day before, is not a good sign. the FTSE 100 index fell 0.8 percent. “The follow-through from yesterday’s (mar- As global stock prices declined, traders ket drop) is very telling,” said Jonathan moved money into investments traditional- Corpina, a trader on the New York Stock ly seen as having lower risk Friday, such as Exchange with Meridian Equity Partners. US government bonds, gold and utility “The end of this week could not come at a stocks. Investors did get some good news better time as the weekend might provide about the US economy. The Labor some stability.” Department said that US employers creat- On Friday the Standard & Poor’s 500 ed 209,000 jobs in July, while the unem- index lost 5.52 points, or 0.3 percent, to ployment rate rose to 6.2 percent from 6.1 1,925.15. The index fell 2.7 percent this percent. July was the sixth-straight month week, its worst weekly performance since that US employers created more than June 2012. The Dow Jones industrial aver- 200,000 jobs, a sign that the US economy age fell 69.93 points, or 0.4 percent, to continues to recover. Economists also 16,493.37. That’s on top of the 317-point pointed out that the rise in the unemploy- drop the index had on Thursday. The ment rate was likely due to more out-of- Nasdaq composite fell 17.13 points, or 0.4 work people actively looking for jobs. percent, to 4,352.64. “In a nutshell, it’s a good report,” said Energy and financial stocks were among Dan Greenhaus, chief strategist at broker- the biggest decliners. Chevron, the nation’s age firm BTIG in New York. “Not too hot, not second-largest oil and gas company too cold.” The good news on the economy behind Exxon Mobil, fell $1.34, or 1 percent, also means the Federal Reserve isn’t going to $127.90. While Chevron’s earnings were to be there to hold investors’ hands for better than analysts had predicted, the much longer. The central bank said company’s oil and gas production fell in the Wednesday it would cut back its bond-buy- quarter. Exxon also reported lower produc- ing program again, and investors now tion when it released its own results believe the Fed is looking to raise interest Thursday. rates starting next year. Banking stocks also fell. JPMorgan The Fed’s stimulus efforts, combined Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley with the growing US economy, have and Goldman Sachs all slid roughly 2 per- helped pushed the stock market higher. cent. On Friday, the International Swaps The last time US stocks had a correction, and Derivatives Association ruled that meaning a decline of 10 percent or more in Argentina had officially defaulted on its a benchmark index like the S&P 500, is bonds for the second time in 13 years, in nearly three years ago. They typically hap- what the ISDA calls a “credit event.” In a pen every 18 months. “credit event,” investors who own credit- Proctor & Gamble was among the day’s default swaps, a type of insurance that pro- winners. The stock rose $2.33, or 3 percent, tects against a bond issuer defaulting, are to $79.65. The consumer products giant activated and the companies which wrote said it earned an adjusted profit of 95 cents the policies must pay the investors who a share, four cents better what analysts had own them. expected. P&G helped lift other consumer In Portugal, the struggling bank Banco staples companies, making the industry the Espirito Santo plunged 40 percent. Espirito best performing industry in the S&P 500. In Santo reported Wednesday a 3.5 billion other trading, the yield on the 10-year euro net loss for the second quarter, and Treasury note fell to 2.49 percent and the there were concerns the bank is insolvent. price of gold rose $12.30 to $1,293.60 an The concerns over the Argentinian ounce. Silver fell four cents to $20.37 an default and as well as with European banks ounce. The price of oil fell to the lowest lev- were the biggest driver of Friday’s market el since Feb 6. Benchmark US crude oil decline, said Jonathan Golub, chief US mar- dropped 29 cents to $97.88 a barrel, and ket strategist at RBC Capital Markets. ended the week with a loss of $4.21 a bar- “The market doesn’t like anything that rel, or 4 percent. — AP BUSINESS MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Higher interest rates sooner for US?

NBK MONEY MARKETS REPORT s the holidays come to an end, we come to a The first rate hike is now fully priced for the June very busy data week in the US in conjunction 2015 meeting and we are just 10bps away from pric- Awith the FOMC meeting. All these events have ing 2 percent by the end of 2016, which is arguably given the market some hope from the emergence of the Yellen dot. Thus, what the market is currently volatility, as signs of wage inflation emerge and GDP doing, is just catching up to the Yellen dots, and we rebounds, which has the USD bulls excited. don’t have enough just yet, in terms of data, to “out- After Wednesday’s GDP numbers, USD bulls did hawk” the Fed. Indeed, there may not be much of an not need much encouragement to take the USD inflation cost to pushing policy but if the market per- higher. Indeed, the US Dollar continued its steady ceives you have fallen behind the curve, there is too appreciation this week mainly against the low yield- much leverage in system. ers.In Europe, while the greater sanctions imposed on Russia are making investors nervous, the Euro contin- Higher interest rates sooner? ues to be sold in favor of the US dollar. However, as Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard the week ended, the Euro held well even with the Fisher said this week he believed the timing has strong US data. Meanwhile, in Latin America, moved up for the first main interest rate increase from Argentina seems to have defaulted on its bonds pay- close to zero because of a strengthening economy ments as investors await the official confirmation that and higher inflation. “It would seem to me and I have the credit Default Swaps has been triggered. been arguing this that the date of so-called liftoff has In summary, on the foreign exchange side, mar- been moved forward,” Fisher said in a TV interview. “I kets closed the week with a slightly lower EUR and believe personally we have moved that forward sig- GBP against the US Dollar. Indeed, Euro fell to a new nificantly.” low for 2014 but its range is still just 3.9 percent and Fisher voted for the Fed’s decision this week to investors have little choice to go with the break or at trim monthly bond buying by $10 billion to $25 bil- least hold their short positions. lion and to keep interest rates low for a “considerable The Sterling Pound on the other hand continued time” after ending purchases. its correction. After reaching a low of 1.6814 on needed to assess the impact of its latest measure on committee will make a definitive decision on CDS Friday, the Pound ended the week near the low of Europe PMIs missing expectations the real economy. in the next couple of days. 1.6821. The euro on the other side behaved similarly Early on Friday, the market received manufactur- closing the week near the low as investors still hesitat- ing PMIs for the euro-zone. First out of the blocks was Correction China PMI ing to buy the currency. The currency closed the week the euro-zone with their aggregate number falling to In the UK, PMIs showed that British manufacturing China’s official PMI was reported at 51.7 versus at 1.3430. 51.8 from 51.9. While manufacturing growth picked grew at the slowest rate in a year in July, falling to expectation of 51.4, the highest since May 2011. In the commodities markets, Gold broke below the up in Germany, the French PMI fell to a seven-month 55.4 from 57.2 in June, having come in between 56 Analysts have noted there was strong improvement $1,300 psychological level, as the employment data low and there was a renewed downturn in Greece and 58 over the past 11-months. Market said growth across the most of the sub-indices in the breakdown. out of the US remain on track. alongside slowing growth in Spain and Italy. This will was strong by historical standards and the slowdown They suggest domestic demand is gradually picking make sober reading for the ECB as inflationary pres- was in line with the Bank of England’s view that up given the recent string of stimuli introduced. With Strong US GDP in Q2 sure evaporates and factory activity shrinks despite Britain’s strong recovery will slow a touch in coming Small and medium Enterprises still cautious in their After a difficult start of the year, the US economy factories barely raising prices, but the ECB will give months. Nevertheless GBPUSD dropped 50pips to outlook and employment index having fallen, they do was much stronger than expected in the April-June some time for their already prescribed measures to and continued its downtrend, currently trade down expect the authorities to introduce more stimuli. quarter, growing at a fast annual rate on the strength take effect before taking further action. 0.34 percent for the day at 1.6829. Over the past 14- Without doubt, today’s good China official PMI data of higher consumer and business spending. Indeed, days trading days the currency pair has dropped 1.84 should help reduce some of the worries market partic- Gross domestic product grew by 4 percent on an Euro-zone CPI drops percent ipants have on Asian FX at least in the short term. annual basis, better than the average of 3 percent The data release this week was the disappointing While analysts do not expect a change in rates at predicted by economists. In the first three months of release of euro-zone CPI for July, which fell to its low- Asia & commodities the Reserve Bank of Australia’s August Board meeting, the year, the economy shrank by 2.1 percent. Annual est level since the height of the financial crisis nearly This week, the Argentinean bond negotiation they think there is a possibility that the Bank’s descrip- revisions also released on Wednesday show the econ- five years ago. Consumer prices in the 18 countries came to a dead end. After the US market close on tion of the policy stance in the post-meeting state- omy grew by 4 percent in the second half of 2013, its sharing the euro rose by 0.4 percent on the year in Thursday, S&P downgraded Argentina to ment shifts to less specific guidance than has been the fastest pace of growth in a decade. July, the weakest annual rise since October 2009 “Selective Default” after the rating agency said case for the past six meetings. In a report released on Friday, the US Department when prices fell by 0.1 percent, the EU’s statistics that holders of discount bonds did not receive This is reinforced by the fact that the RBA’s latest of Labor said non-farm payrolls rose to a seasonally office Eurostat said. their interest payment. Argentina’s negotiators Statement on Monetary Policy is also due for release adjusted 209K, from 298K in the preceding month The weak reading was mainly fuelled by downside and a small group of hedge funds in New York this coming week. Analysts expect the board to out- whose figure was revised up from 288K. Indeed, the surprises in Italy and Spain. The core inflation failed to reach a deal before a deadline to make line an incrementally weaker outlook for activity next 209,000 number was short of the 233,000 expected remained steady at 0.8 percent for the second month $539 million in interest payments. As the situation year and in 2016. They do not anticipate much change by economists. The jobless rate ticked up to 6.2 per- in a row. The markets did not really react to the weak- that stems from the 2001 $100bn default contin- in the outlook for underlying inflation, although the cent, higher than the 6.0 percent economists had er print, as the European Central Bank has signaled ues, it remains unclear exactly what the next steps near-term forecast for headline CPI will be reduced, expected. It is worth noting that this report is not they want to wait for TLTROs in the second half of the are for the Argentine government and its credi- reflecting the recent repeal of the carbon tax. unambiguously negative for the USD. It implies that year before considering other policy options. The tors. there is more capacity so that the US can grow fur- bank holds a policy meeting on the coming Thursday Default has now become a fact, and the miss- Kuwait ther, and if the Fed delays its rate hike, it could be able and the analysts expect it to stay put, reflecting sig- ing of a payment will provide a basis to trigger a Kuwaiti dinar at 0.28310 to do more to help improve the economy. nals from the Governing Council that more time is Credit Default Swap. The ISDA’s determination The USDKWD opened at 0.28310 yesterday morning. China’s trade China evolving into with Africa a high tech giant

over $200bn KCIC ASIA ECONOMIC REPORT NAIROBI: African leaders head to Washington for a land- By Jordi Rof oping cutting-edge technologies. achieving a high degree of HT quality mark US summit this week, with President Barack Obama Before the great recession, more than exports. The growth model of these hoping to boost trade, development and security ties he countries of the Gulf 70 percent of the their merchandise countries allowed for a high GDP per amid growing competition from China on the continent. Cooperation Council (GCC) are a exports were sold to high income capita, all of them with levels above China overtook the United States as Africa’s largest Tspecial case amongst high economies, some of them in the form $25,000. trading partner five years ago, with Beijing’s trade now income economies. The high tech (HT) of goods with small added-value Not all countries have stuck to their worth more than $200 billion (150 billion euros) a year, exports form an unusually small share despite being HT. Low production costs models over time. China is a clear double that of Washington. But while the US is playing of the overall exports. There are no enabled companies from developed example of an ongoing transition. Its catch-up, experts say it is wrong to view the situation as a signs that the situation is likely to countries to outsource merchandise High Tech exports share as percentage direct competition between the two powers, since change in the foreseeable future, since while keeping highly valuable services of GDP has almost tripled in the last 15 research and development (R&D) in their homeland. years. The patterns in R&D expenditure China’s investments potentially boost US trade and their expenditure and registered patents or patent applications are similar or companies are focused on different sectors. remain at the level of low income Gulf region even higher. The Asian giant is chang- “The Obama administration has come under increas- economies. Meanwhile, China is start- GCC countries and some Asian low ing its model by developing an indige- ing pressure from the commercial sector to prioritize ing to draw an encouraging trend, income economies such as India have nous entrepreneurial fabric which is Africa policy. This US-Africa summit is more a response to boosting expenditure on research and low HT exports and R&D. Neither GCC starting to leave its fingerprints on this than a direct beauty contest with China,” said Alex increasing the contribution of techno- countries nor India have developed a R&D-related indicators and corre- Vines, from Britain’s Chatham House think tank. logically advanced merchandise to its network of companies with a High Tech spondingly on its income. It is not far- The International Monetary Fund says Africa is now exports. profile. This would be the snapshot one fetched to say that China is evolving growing faster than Asia. “Africa now is a land of competi- In general, investment in R&D and might expect in a low income econo- towards the model that one would tion of Europe, America, China, and even some Arabian MARYLAND: South African President Jacob Zuma and HT exports are positively related since my, and GCC countries do not match expect to find in high income countries,” Rene Kouassi, director of economic affairs at his wife Bongi Ngema arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, R&D eventually leads to more techno- the profile. About 80 percent of mer- economies. the African Union, said. Maryland yesterday to attend the US - Africa Leaders logically intensive production capabili- chandise exports of the Gulf are fuel, Since the 90s, economies such as The US has been keen to avoid any suggestion that Summit. — AP ties. Likewise, the higher the share of whereas in India food and manufactur- Korea and Singapore have improved the three-day summit opening Monday-dubbed the competitor China” which has been “very visible” with HT exports the higher the income per ing account for more than 75 percent their income considerably, and they “largest single engagement” by any American president large-scale infrastructure projects. capita. Nevertheless, some countries do of exports. GCC model is highly have done so by investing intensively with Africa-is designed to challenge the role of other “China’s massive infrastructure projects kind of dwarf not adhere to this observed pattern. dependent on oil, and the figures of in R&D and registering large number of nations in the continent. “We welcome the attention the American effort,” said Christopher Wood, from the Indonesia, Malaysia and the R&D expenditure or scientific research patents. It seems research is one of the Philippines are amongst the Asian suggest that little has been done in paths that lead to healthy develop- Africa is receiving from other countries like China, Brazil, South African Institute of International Affairs. countries which seem to break the rela- order to diversify its production. ment. China is already taking this path India and Turkey,” said Will Stevens, spokesman for the US “I think we are seeing increasingly an effort by the US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs. tionship between HT exports and its Unlike GCC countries, Korea, and gains in terms of income are to try and get back into that game, for example, attempts drivers. HT exports are unusually large Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, already obvious. Evidence suggests the to develop energy capacity on the continent.” for their expenditure in R&D and the have the classical profile of high application of this strategy, using pri- More the merrier’ number of registered patents. This income economies. These countries vate and government resources would Although 50 heads of state were due to take part in ‘The African pie’ seemingly contradictory fact actually were capable of developing an indige- also benefit the GCC, since it would the summit, several, including Sierra Leone President Others argue it is wrong to exaggerate economic has a simple explanation. These coun- nous high quality growth model that allow the region to lower its exposure Ernest Bai Koroma and Liberia President Ellen Johnson competition between Washington and Beijing. tries have not developed a resilient net- allowed for very strong performance in to the oil sector. - KCIC is an investment Sirleaf, have already said they are not planning to go “This oft-repeated and inaccurate platitude misrepre- work of national firms capable of devel- the HT sector, and consequently firm investing in Emerging Asia because of the ongoing Ebola epidemic in their coun- sents both current geopolitical realities and commercial tries. opportunities,” said Dane Erickson, from the University of  The US, the world’s largest economy, is only Africa’s Colorado, writing in The American Interest magazine. The third-largest trade partner after the European Union- two nations often focus on different economic sectors, some of whose members have post-colonial ties with and it is in fact EU nations that offer the larger challenge. African nations-and China, which is hungry for the conti- “A more sober analysis of two areas of focus for the nent’s natural resources. US-Africa Leaders Summit-trade and investment, and “We believe the more the merrier. But we also think security-shows just how much how US, Chinese, and that African countries should make sure that their rela- African interests align in key policy areas,” Erickson added. tionships benefit their people-and that they add value, Indeed, he argues China’s role may actually boost trade not extract it,” Stevens added. for the US. “Chinese infrastructure investments-on a con- Redefining relationships with the continent will be tinent in dire need of more roads, bridges, and ports to key, analysts say. support growing economies and populations-can bene- Africa is home to seven of the world’s fastest-growing fit Africans, Americans, and other foreign investors,” economies. Many hope to alter an image of a war-rav- Erickson added. aged continent where foreign relationships are based on “It is becoming increasingly difficult for an internation- aid alone. al executive to do business in Africa today without driv- “The focus is no longer on aid, on humanitarian assis- ing on a Chinese-constructed road, meeting in a tance... it’s long overdue, that we move this relationship Chinese-built conference centre, or shipping materials on to the economic sphere, where it can be almost a part- a Chinese-made railway.” nership,” Kenyan Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed told For Africa, competition on the continent in the “quest AFP. to grab the African pie” offers opportunities as well as “Africa still offers the best returns to any investor.” risks, argues Shikwati. James Shikwati, director of Kenya-based economic “Competition gives African countries the leverage to think tank the Inter negotiate and get what they want,” Shikwati said, while Region Economic Network, argues Washington is try- also recalling the warnings from history that foreigners ing to “reframe” engagement with Africa given the “new can end up “cutting the pie for themselves.” — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 BUSINESS flydubai launches flights to Iran Carrier builds a network of 77 destinations with addition of Tehran and Mashhad DUBAI: Dubai-based flydubai yesterday service on the ground and a more per- Flight Details: Dubai to Tehran will start at AED1,100 Terminal 2 at 1345hrs local time. announced the launch of flights to sonal flying experience in the air. Tehran including 20kg checked baggage, while Tehran and Mashhad, the carrier’s first Business Class, which was introduced less flydubai will operate between Dubai Business Class return fares will start at Round trip fares two destinations in Iran. than a year ago, is now available on more and Tehran starting from 11 August 2014. AED2,800 and are inclusive of all taxes Economy Class return fares from Flights to Tehran will begin on 11 than 80 percent of flydubai’s network. FZ241 is scheduled to depart Dubai and 40kg checked baggage Dubai and Mashhad will start at August and Mashhad on 10 August. fly- The carrier, which took delivery of International Terminal 2 at 1240hrs, arriv- AED1,100 including 20kg checked bag- dubaiwill serve Iran with four flights a three new Next-Generation Boeing 737- ing into Imam Khomeini International Mashhad gage, while Business Class return fares week, providing passengers with greater 800s in July, has grown its fleet to 39 air- Airport at 1520hrs local time. flydubai will operate between Dubai will start at AED3,300 and are inclusive of convenience when travelling between craft with more than 100 new Boeing air- FZ242 is scheduled to depart Imam and Mashhad starting from 10 August all taxes and 40kg checked baggage. the United Arab Emirates and Iran. The craft on order. Khomeini International Airport at 2014. FZ251 is scheduled to depart Dubai Flights can be purchased starting today carrier will be looking at expanding its flydubai commenced its new services 1620hrs local time, landing in Dubai International Terminal 2 at 0815hrs, arriv- from flydubai’s website (flydubai.com), its network in the market as it continues to to Kandahar in July and Aden at the International Terminal 2 at 1755hrs local ing into Mashhad International Airport at Call Centre (600 54 44 45), flydubai travel strengthen the trade and travel links beginning of August. The airline is also time. 1100hrs local time. shops or through travel partners. Further from Dubai to the region. set to commence flights to Moscow and FZ252 is scheduled to depart information and details of the carrier’s car Commenting on the announcement, Kazakhstan in September, Mumbai in Round trip fares Mashhad International Airport at 1200hrs rental and travel insurance services can Ghaith Al-Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer October and to Sarajevo and Zagreb in Economy Class return fares from local time, landing in Dubai International also be found on flydubai.com. at flydubai, said: “We have been building December. on the momentum of last year and we’ve announced 13 new routes since the start of 2014. Our approach to opening up previously underserved markets, includ- ing Iran, presents much opportunity for flydubai and enables a greater number of passengers to benefit from Dubai’s effi- cient aviation hub.” flydubai will be the only carrier to offer Business Class from Dubai to Mashhad. The airline continues to focus on short and medium-haul markets, while offering a high-quality, affordable and reliable product. flydubai’s Business Class provides passengers with a priority

Al-Zayani: New aluminium-intensive Jaguar XE EMC reports $5.9bn revenue for Q2 2014 The most fuel efficient jaguar ever to achieve over 75mpg DUBAI: EMC Corporation yesterday reported second-quarter 2014 financial results, including record second-quarter rev- The innovative new Jaguar XE redefines the standard in its This milestone in body engineering, a product of Lightweight construction is a core element of Jaguar’s enue of $5.9 billion, an increase of 5 percent year over year. segment. Designed around Jaguar’s modular vehicle archi- Jaguar’s world-leading expertise in high-volume produc- DNA and Jaguar is at the cutting-edge of aluminium tech- GAAP net income attributable to EMC was $589 million and tecture, the XE is the only car in the class to use an alumini- tion of aluminium vehicles, ensures that the Jaguar XE com- nology in the automotive industry. The Jaguar XJ, XK and F- EMC generated $1.3 billion in operating cash flow and $930 um-intensive monocoque, with lightweight aluminium bines outstanding design with benchmark levels of ride and Type have all been developed using exceptionally stiff million in free cash flow2 in the second quarter - up 2 percent accounting for 75 per cent of the structure. handling - it will be the true driver’s car in the segment. bonded and riveted aluminium structures: now the XE and 10 percent year over year, respectively. EMC ended the becomes the latest model to use this aerospace-inspired quarter with $14.6 billion in cash and investments. EMC’s technology. Europe, Middle East and Africa region grew 12 percent year The weight reduction realized ensures that the XE is the over year. most fuel-efficient Jaguar yet with fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on the NEDC combined cycle of over 75mpg SECOND-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS and less than 100g/km respectively. l EMC Information Infrastructure business revenue was up “The Jaguar XE body uses over 75 percent aluminium 1 percent year over year. Excluding the High-end Storage content, which far exceeds any other car in its class. This business3, Information Storage revenue grew 7 percent gives us a body structure with unrivalled low weight: it’s year over year - which is faster than the industry growth light but also immensely strong with extremely high levels rate. of torsional stiffness. We’ve made sure our aluminium-inten- l Emerging Storage4revenue grew 52 percent year over sive body structure exceeds all global safety standards with- year, based on demand for technologies such as the EMC out compromising on vehicle design or refinement.” XtremIO all-flash storage array, EMC ViPR software- Dr Mark White, Jaguar’s Chief Technical Specialist; Body defined storage and EMC Isilon scale-out storage. Complete l EMC has established clear leadership in the all-flash array The Jaguar XE’s aluminium-intensive body is beautiful to market with XtremIO, surpassing a $300 million annual- look at, but the structure also delivers exceptional torsional ized demand run rate5 in its second full quarter of avail- ability. stiffness. The light but strong architecture incorporates l ViPR adoption continues with the number of customers highly advanced suspension systems delivering unparal- doubling in the second quarter compared to the first leled levels of ride quality, handling and steering. quarter of 2014. The Jaguar XE is also the first car in the world make use l Data Domain had another strong quarter and the Data of a new grade ofhigh strength aluminium called RC 5754 Protection Suite achieved very strong double-digit rev- which has been developed specifically for the XE.This new enue growth both sequentially and year over year. alloy features a high level of recycled material and makes a l RSA Information Security revenue grew 6 percent year significant contribution to Jaguar’s goal of using 75 percent over year, with Security Analytics and Archer each up over recycled material by 2020. 20 percent in the second quarter. Designed and engineered in the UK, the XE will be the l VCE had another strong quarter as demand for VCE first Jaguar to be manufactured at a new purpose-built pro- Vblock systems once again showed very strong year over duction facility at the company’s Solihull plant in the West year growth. Pivotal grew revenue 29 percent year over Midlands in the UK. year. The world premiere of the new Jaguar XE will be held in l VMware continues to see growth with revenue up 17 per- London on September 8th. cent year over year. Burgan Bank announces winners of Yawmi account draw

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yester- youngest commercial Bank and third maintain the highest standards in the day the names of the lucky winners of its largest by assets in Kuwait, with a signifi- industry. The Bank was re-certified in 2010 Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cant focus on the corporate and financial with the ISO 9001:2008 certification in all its prize of KD 5,000. institutions sectors, as well as having a banking businesses, making it the first The lucky winners for the daily draws growing retail, and private bank customer bank in the GCC, and the only bank in took home a cash-prize of KD 5000 each, base. Burgan Bank has five majority owned Kuwait to receive such accreditation. The and they are: subsidiaries, which include Jordan Kuwait Bank also has to its credit the distinction of l 1. Mohammed Fayyad Alla Deta Bank, Gulf Bank Algeria, Burgan Bank - being the only Bank in Kuwait to have won l 2. Tahera Asghar Ali Turkey, Bank of Baghdad, Tunis the JP Morgan Chase Quality Recognition l 3. Fareeda A/Aljaleel Al-Saffar International Bank, in which Burgan Bank Award for twelve consecutive years. Burgan Qalaa Holdings arm TAQA Arabia l 4. Dalal Ahmad Mudalalah owns a majority stake. Burgan Bank Group Bank won the prestigious “Banking Web l 5. Baramatiwala Zahra Mustafa has one of the largest regional branch net- Awards” prize in the commercial and corpo- l 6. Samar Kamal Ameenateyah works with more than 231 branches across rate Category for Kuwait. In 2010 Burgan opens station number 36 Now, customers will be eligible to Kuwait, Turkey, Jordan, Algeria, Iraq, Tunis, Bank was awarded with the “Best Internet Qalaa Holdings, formerly Citadel Capital, important step that will make oil products world. As the exclusive distributer of enter the draw after 48 hours only from Lebanon and Palestine. Banking Service award” from Banker Middle announced that its energy sector subsidiary more readily available in rural areas that Castrol’s products in Egypt, the company opening the account. Customers are also The Bank has continuously improved East Awards. Burgan Bank was recognized TAQA Arabia aims to expand its network of have witnessed the worst of the country’s provides services to the automotive, indus- required to deposit KD 100 or equivalent its performance over the years through an in 2011 as Kuwait’s “Best Private Bank”, by fuel stations in Egypt through TAQA Oil energy shortage,” said Mohamed Shoeib, trial and maritime sectors. only to enter the daily draw, and the expanded revenue structure, diversified World Finance. The bank also won, in 2011, Marketing Company. The company currently Managing Director and Head of Qalaa “TAQA Marketing has become a prof- coupon value to enter the draw stands at funding sources, and a strong capital base. the coveted “International Platinum Star for offers comprehensive services with the Holdings Energy Division. itable company with return on equity KD 10. The adoption of state-of-the-art services Quality” award from Business Initiative highest levels of quality, through 36 state of TAQA Oil Marketing is currently pursuing expected to exceed 20 percent by year’s end Burgan Bank encourages everyone to and technology has positioned it as a Directions, and “The Best Technical Award” the art gas and fuel stations nationwide. a strategy that aims to see the company and will reach 25 percent within two years,” open a Yawmi account and/or increase trendsetter in the domestic market and from Banking Web Awards. In 2012, Global TAQA Arabia’s Board of Directors, headed become one of the top 5 oil marketing com- said the company’s Managing Director, their deposit to maximize their chances to within the MENA region. Burgan Bank’s Banking and Finance Review online maga- by Khaled Abu Bakr, recently approved the panies in the country within the next 10 Mohamed Nafea. TAQA Arabia is the largest becoming a daily winner. The more cus- brand has been created on a foundation zine recognized Burgan Bank as the “Best ambitious expansion plan presented by years, particularly with regards to its market private sector energy distribution company tomers deposit, the higher the chances of real values - of trust, commitment, Banking Group in the MENA” as well as the TAQA Marketing Managing Director, share. Its new stations are state of the art in Egypt with over 16 years of experience, they receive of winning the draw. Opening excellence and progression, to remind us “Best Corporate Bank in Kuwait”. The bank Mohamed Nafea. The company’s strategy is one stop shops offering a variety of petrole- investing and operating energy infrastruc- a Yawmi account is simple, customers are of the high standards to which we aspire. also won the coveted “Best Bank Branding” focused on serving remote areas of the um products. “We have already differentiat- ture including gas transmission and distribu- urged to visit their nearest Burgan Bank ‘People come first’ is the foundation on award by the Banker Middle East. For the country that are in need of premium service ed ourselves and built strong brand equity tion, power generation and distribution and branch and receive all the details, or simply which its products and services are devel- second consecutive year in 2012, Burgan stations outside the major urban centers of in the market by providing customers with marketing of petroleum products. The com- call the bank’s Call Center at 1804080 oped. Bank also won World Finance’s “Best Private Cairo and Alexandria. the highest quality products and services. pany serves more than 600 industrial, 50,000 where customer service representatives Earlier this year, ‘Brand Finance’ - the Bank” award, as well as the “Best Private “The Egyptian market has immense Now TAQA Oil Marketing looks forward to commercial and 600,000 residential cus- will be delighted to assist with any ques- international brand valuation company- re- Bank in Kuwait” in 2012 and 2013 from growth potential. In light of the govern- rolling out our new expansion plan in tomers and has converted 1 million appli- tions on the Yawmi account or any of the affirmed Burgan Bank’s brand rating as AA Capital Finance International. The bank ment’s efforts to revive the economy and Egypt’s underserved markets,” said TAQA ances to natural gas in Egypt and the MENA bank’s products and services. Customers with a positive outlook making it the high- also won the “Best Bank in Kuwait” award regain investor trust, we will continue to Arabia CEO, Pakinam Kafafi. region. Energy is one of Qalaa Holdings’ (for- can also log on to Burgan Bank’s www.bur- est rated banking brand in Kuwait. from EMEA Finance, along with the “Deal of invest heavily in energy as one of our core TAQA Oil Marketing has capitalized on its mally Citadel Capital) core industries along gan.com for further information. Excellence is one of the Bank’s four key val- the Year” award from Acquisition industries. This initiative on the part of TAQA exclusive deal with Castrol, one of the with cement, agrifoods, transportation & Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the ues and Burgan Bank continually strives to International. to expand its network of stations is an biggest lube producing companies in the logistics and mining. Al-Tijari announces winners of daily draw with Najma Account KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the Al-Najma Account Mega and Daily l Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed— KD 7000, during the year worth KD 100,000 each on different occasions: The National Day, Eid draws on August 3, 2014. The draw was held under the supervision of the Ministry of l Laila Ibrahim Al-Saad— KD 7000 Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha and on June 19 which is the date of the bank’s establishment. Commerce & Industry represented by Saquer Al-Manaie. l Huda Sami Aboud— KD 7000 With a minimum balance of KD 500, customers will be eligible for the daily draw l Husam Farhan Ali— KD 7000 provided that the money is in the account one week prior to the daily draw or 2 The winner of the Najma mega draw is: months prior to the mega draw. In addition, for each KD 25 a customer can get one l Hashim Talib Al-Jazaf — KD 100000 The winner of the Najma Draw on 27th July 2014 is: chance for winning instead of KD 50. l Ghadeer Humood Al-Najim— KD 7000 Commercial Bank of Kuwait takes this opportunity to congratulate all lucky win- The winners of the Najma daily draw Commercial Bank of Kuwait announces the biggest daily draw in Kuwait with ners and also extends appreciation to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for on 20th July 2014 are: the launch of the new Najma account. Customers of the bank can now enjoy a KD their effective supervision of the draws which were conducted in an orderly and l Ayman Bushra Al-Qus— KD 7000, 7,000 daily prize which is the highest in the country and another four mega prizes organized manner. technology MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Line sends message to chat rivals From tsunami lifeline to listing

TOKYO: A messaging app launched in the enough to generate profit, say analysts. aftermath of Japan’s 2011 earthquake and More than 60 percent of its revenues come tsunami, Line is moving towards a possible from games, but what differentiates Line dual listing in Tokyo and New York as it jos- from some of its rivals like WhatsApp is one tles for space in an increasingly crowded of its main selling points — its stickers. and imaginative market. Combining instant Users can post these to friends after pur- messaging with shopping, gaming and chasing them from Line’s online store for a other features such as letting users send fee of around $1-2. Many feature a rabbit each other cute cartoon “stickers”, Line is called “Cony” and her bear boyfriend hugely popular in Japan, particularly “Brown”, allowing users to express them- among teenagers. selves with pictures as much as words. A But competition is fierce when it comes new service launched this year allows peo- to expanding into emerging markets. Its ple to create their own stickers and sell plans for a reported $9.8 billion Tokyo list- them to each other on the platform. Line ing would help on that front-coming after collects 50 percent of sales revenue as February’s rush of deal making, including commission. Facebook’s purchase of WhatsApp for as While analysts see Line’s initial public much as $19 billion and Japanese online offering providing funds for developing retailer Rakuten’s $900 million spend on new game titles, they warn that the indus- Viber. try is particularly fickle. “Success in gaming Other rivals include WeChat, owned by can be elusive. One game title can be a Chinese giant Tencent Inc, and South blockbuster hit, but this may mask several Korea’s Kakao Talk-both of which have also other unprofitable titles,” said Sato. developed their own popular cartoon “emoticon” messages. Targeting non-IT types “Competition among messaging appli- Line’s plans for an IPO in New York is cations is heating up worldwide,” said seen as an attempt to tap the North Hitoshi Sato, senior analyst at InfoCom American market, said Toshiaki Kanda, IT HAWTHORNE: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiling SpaceX’s new seven-seat Dragon V2 spacecraft, in Hawthorne, California. (Below) The interior of Research, Japanese telecom giant NTT journalist and social media consultant. SpaceX’s new seven-seat Dragon V2 spacecraft, the company’s next generation version of the Dragon ship designed to carry astronauts into space, at a group’s research arm. “Line’s challenge is “What made Line grow at this rapid press conference to unveil the space capsule, in Hawthorne. — AFP how to diversify its sources of profit in the pace is that from the beginning the compa- future.”Sato said a roughly $10 billion value ny has targeted the mass market compris- for Line was reasonable given that its ing people unfamiliar with IT technologies, Captains of industry explore finances eclipse some of Japan’s most suc- rather than the IT savvy,” he said. cessful smartphone game developers. “There is nothing new in free messaging Line, which says it has more than 400 functions-that already existed in Skype, for million registered users in Japan and other example. But it launched a huge TV com- space’s new frontiers parts of Asia, lets users make free calls, mercial campaign and the ‘stickers’ service” send instant messages and post photos or in Japan. “Line will probably take the same short videos. It combines attributes from strategy in the US market, targeting PARIS: With spacecraft that can carry tourists launching smaller satellites that weigh less than lion), a quarter of what it now costs. “Satellite Facebook, Skype and WhatsApp. teenagers there,” he said, adding the into orbit and connect Paris to New York in less 250 kilograms (550 pounds). makers wanting to launch groups of weather About 88 percent of Japanese smart- planned share offering “would provide it than two hours, the new heroes of space travel “There is no dedicated launcher for small and surveillance satellites have already filled phone owners use messaging apps includ- with much needed capital with which to are not astronauts but daring captains of indus- satellites,” said Rachel Villain of Euroconsult, a our order books,” he said. The first test flights are ing Line, according to a survey by the launch advertising”. try. This new breed of space pioneers are all global consulting firm specialising in space mar- planned for the end of 2017, and the first satel- Communications and Information network Neha Dharia, senior analyst at technolo- using private money to push the final frontier as kets. “Everyone has been looking for years for lite launches will begin at the end of the follow- Association of Japan. gy research firm Ovum, said in a report that government space programs fall away. Times “I get in touch with friends mostly the listing “makes perfect sense as it will have changed. Once the space race was led by through Line-for example, when I want to not only raise its profile further in the mar- the likes of the US space agency NASA that put go somewhere together with them,” ket, but it will also provide them with ade- the first man on the moon in 1969. Kanako Baba, a 25-year-old Japanese trans- quate funds to strengthen their product Today it is entrepreneur Elon Musk-the lator, told AFP. offering”. founder of Tesla electric cars and space explo- “I don’t use emails very often,” she said. Analysts said messaging app users are ration company SpaceX-who wants to reach “Line is toll-free and handy.” fickle, jumping from one app to another. “At Mars in the 2020s. The furthest advanced-and the moment, Line has good revenue from most highly-publicized-private space project is Sticky business game and stickers. But the other messag- led by Richard Branson, the British founder of Line’s messaging service was launched ing apps can easily and quickly imitate and the Virgin Group. in 2011 by the Japanese unit of South take the place of Line’s current position,” His shuttle, SpaceShipTwo, will be launched Korean Internet service provider Naver Sato said. at high altitude from a weird-looking four- Corp. after the quake-tsunami tragedy Line gave no further details on its initial engined mothership-which can carry two pilots damaged telecoms infrastructure nation- public offering (IPO), including the possible wide, forcing millions of people in Japan to size of the deal. Dow Jones Newswires has and up to six passengers-before embarking on resort to online resources to communicate. cited a source as saying Line could list in a three-hour suborbital flight. Branson and his But boosting its user base alone is not Tokyo as soon as the autumn. — AFP sons will be the first passengers aboard the shuttle when it is expected to launch later this year. His company Virgin Galactic was given the green light in May by the US Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) to carry passengers from a base in New Mexico, which is named “Spaceport America”-the stuff of science fiction.

$250,000 a ticket the Holy Grail of how to reduce costs, other ing year from a base in the Canary Islands, the The $250,000 (190,000 euro) price of a ticket than to send them as passengers on big launch- Spanish archipelago off northwest Africa. has not deterred more than 600 people, includ- ers.” For passenger travel, the new space compa- ing celebrities such as actor Leonardo DiCaprio, nies have to be passed by the regulators who from booking their seats. The US spaceflight ‘Smarter, cheaper, reusable’ currently control air travel. At the moment a company XCOR is more affordable, offering a “These new players are revolutionizing the passenger plane covers the 5,800 kilometres one-hour suborbital flight for $100,000 (74,000 launch market,” said aeronautical expert (3,600 miles) between Paris and New York in euros) on a shuttle that takes off from the Philippe Boissat of consultants Deloitte. “They seven hours. At Mach3 speed, the S3 shuttle will Mojave Desert in California. It has already sold are smarter, cheaper, and they are reusable and do the same trip in one-and-a-half hours. nearly 300 tickets. don’t leave debris in space.” Which is exactly “We hope to have a ticket price comparable “The first prototype is being assembled. what one newcomer, Swiss Space Systems, or to a first-class transatlantic fare. It should never Hopefully, the test flights will begin before the S3, proposes. be more than 30,000 Swiss francs (24,700 euros, end of the year, and commercial flights before With a shuttle on the back of an Airbus A300, $33,100),” he said. the end of 2015,” Michiel Mol, an XCOR board its founder Pascal Jaussi wants to start launch- Boissat of Deloitte is already looking further member, said. It plans four flights a day and ing satellites before going into intercontinental ahead. “These suborbital flights will produce a hopes its frequency will eventually give it an passenger flights. new generation of fighter pilots at the controls edge on Virgin Galactic. But the new space busi- The 37-year-old former test pilot claims he of space shuttles sent up to protect satellites or TOKYO: Japan’s smartphone based social networking service (SNS) “LINE” president Akira ness is not just about pandering to the whims can cut the price of a 250-kilogram satellite neutralize ones that pose a threat,” he predict- Morikawa at the annual convention in Urayasu, suburban Tokyo.—AFP of the rich, it also hopes to address a market for launch to eight million euros (almost $11 mil- ed. — AFP Twitter: Govt requests for user data increased

NEW YORK: Twitter said government requests for user order. Requests for the contents of communications - Thursday that it received 2,058 requests from 54 countries to account information queries, Twitter said it also data grew sharply in the past six months as more coun- such as direct messages or non-public tweets - require a in the first six months of the year, including from eight received 432 requests to remove content, up 15 per- tries asked for a greater amount of information about search warrant. countries that had not previously submitted requests. cent from 377 in the last six months of 2013. The num- users. The report does not include national security requests Twitter produced at least “some information” that the gov- ber of copyright notices Twitter received also More than half of the requests came from the United because Twitter, along with other Internet companies, has ernments asked for in 52 percent of cases worldwide and increased, by 38 percent to 9,199 compared with the States, as has been the case since Twitter began issuing its been prohibited from disclosing information on such in 72 percent of requests coming from the US. second half of last year. “transparency report” in 2012. Typically, the requests are requests. Twitter, along with other Internet companies, In the last six months of 2013, the short messaging Other companies, including Google Inc, Apple Inc, part of criminal investigations. To obtain non-public infor- has been pushing for the ability to publish more informa- service received 1,410 requests, as has been the case Microsoft Corp, Facebook Inc and Yahoo Inc, also mation about users - such as email addresses - law tion about national security orders. since Twitter began issuing its “transparency report” in release similar reports on government requests in enforcement agencies have to get a subpoena or court San Francisco-based Twitter Inc said in a blog post 2012. Most Twitter users live outside the US. In addition recent years. — AP NASA to test making rocket fuel ingredient on Mars

WASHINGTON: NASA plans to make oxygen - a key ingredi- first plans to send astronauts to an asteroid. The bigger ent of rocket fuel - on Mars early next decade. Space agency device would start making enough oxygen for the return officials unveiled seven instruments they plan to put on a trip before astronauts ever launch to Mars, Hecht said. The Martian rover that would launch in 2020, including two other part of rocket fuel - the propellant - can be made from devices aimed at bigger Mars missions in the future. The $1.9 light hydrogen that is brought from Earth or other chemicals billion rover will include an experiment that will turn carbon mined from Martian dirt or atmosphere. dioxide in the Martian atmosphere into oxygen. It could John Grunsfeld, NASA’s associate administrator for sci- then be used to make rocket fuel and for future astronauts ence, said the new rover - a clone of the chassis of the cur- to breathe, said NASA associate administrator for explo- rent Curiosity machine - “will lead to getting humans to Mars ration Bill Gerstenmaier. Taking fuel to Mars for return flights in the future.” Mars on average is about 140 million miles is heavy and expensive. from Earth and opportunities to send spaceships to there The device, named MOXIE, works like an engine but in come only every 26 months. The trip to Mars takes about 9 reverse, said Michael Hecht, the scientist at the months, but can be as short as half a year. Massachusetts Institute of Technology who is running the The rover is scheduled to land on Mars in 2021. NASA test project. It will make about three-quarters of an ounce of also plans to collect interesting rocks, put them in sealed oxygen an hour. vials for future flights to pick them up and return them to If it works, then a larger scale device - 100 times bigger Earth for detailed study. This would likely be another robotic than MOXIE - would be launched two years before astro- mission or it could just wait for astronauts. NASA hasn’t yet This undated graphic provided by NASA shows the Mars 2020 Rover. NASA plans to make oxygen — a key rocket fuel nauts go, currently slated for some time in the 2030s. NASA figured out how the rover will store the rocks. — AP ingredient — on Mars early next decade. — AP HEALTH & SCIENCE MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Could being overweight benefit our health?

NEW YORK: It is common knowledge that being overweight can have negative implications for our health. But can it also have benefits? Two new stud- ies suggest that being overweight may actually pro- tect against death from cardiovascular causes. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 69% of adults over the age of 20 are either overweight or obese - a statistic that has caused concern given the health problems associat- ed with being overweight. In particular, overweight and obesity has been linked to cardiovascular complications. Last year, Medical News Today reported on a study published in JAMA, which suggested long-term obesity can cause heart disease. A more recent study found that heart disease was a main cause of death among individuals with class 3 obesity - deemed “extreme obesity.” But these latest studies, recently published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, oppose such find- ings. They support a theory known as the “obesity paradox” - the belief that being overweight may pro- tect against certain medical conditions; in the case of Tips for healthy flying these studies, it may protect against adverse cardio- vascular outcomes.

Cardiovascular mortality risk NEW YORK: There was a time when jumping on a plane was a using them on flights and for jetlag. He or she may advise you which DVT is an example) may double after 4 hours of flying. For the first study, led by Dr Abhishek Sharma, a relatively easy thing to do (assuming you had the money). But take them just for a couple of days while your body clock The main cause appears to be prolonged immobility, so there is cardiology fellow at the State University of New York today’s flying experience is often more of an ordeal than a adjusts. But you shouldn’t take them in flight because this will also the same risk if you sit for long periods on a long car, train Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, pleasure, aggravated by concerns about terrorism, long queues encourage you to sit still for too long which increases the risk of or bus journey, or even at home or the office. researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 36 studies for safety and security checks, and other irritants such as check- DVT (more about this later). The longer the period of prolonged seated immobility, the that looked at the outcomes of patients with coro- ing the long lists of things you can and can’t take with you. As higher the risk, and there is a tendency for longer flights to car- nary artery disease (CAD) who underwent coronary well as the stress that precedes departure, there are the physical Comfort and sleep ry a higher risk of DVT than shorter flights for this reason. The revascularization procedures, including percuta- health issues, ranging from aching limbs, swollen ankles, and Many people find it difficult to sleep on a plane, and no risk also goes up with multiple flights within a short period. neous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary sleep disruption, to what has been popularly described as wonder, when you consider all the distractions, noises, children The risk is raised significantly in the presence of other artery bypass graft (CABG). “economy class syndrome” (the possibility of deep vein throm- crying, light streaming in through the window (daylight is very known risk factors for DVT, which are: being over 40, having had bosis, DVT), and of course, coping with jetlag. bright at 35,000 feet!), and to cap it all, you don’t have enough a DVT or blood clot in the lung before, having a history of blood The team found that patients with a low body Yet despite these drawbacks, more of us are boarding planes leg room, you feel cold, your shoes are too tight, and it’s not clots in the family, hormonal effects of being pregnant or being mass index (BMI) - defined as less than 20 kg/m2 - than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a easy to sleep upright! on HRT or using oral contraceptives. Recent surgery or trauma, had a 1.8- to 2.7-fold increased risk of heart attack year over the past 30 years. In 2006, the world’s 2,000-plus air- Well, even with these disadvantages stacked against you, and also many types of cancer can also raise DVT risk. and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality over the lines flew 23,000 aircraft carrying more than 2 billion passen- the following tips may ease in enough comfort to enable you The WRIGHT project found that the absolute risk of VTE per 1.7-year follow-up period. gers on almost 28 million scheduled flights. This article offers grab a few hours of good sleep on your next long haul flight: flight of more than four hours, in a cohort of healthy individuals, However, they found that patients with the lowest you some tips garnered from various sources, including official Choose your seat wisely. This advice comes from the editor of was 1 in 6,000. There is some evidence that compression stock- cardiovascular mortality risk were those who were advice from medical and travel experts, as well as from frequent independenttraveler.com, who suggests you pick a window ings can reduce risk of DVT in passengers on long haul flights. overweight - a BMI of 25-30 kg/m2. In addition, travellers’ personal experiences, on how to minimize the effects seat so you can lean against it (it also gives you control over the These are routinely used in hospital, where patients share some patients who were obese (a BMI of 30-35 kg/m2) had of jetlag, increase your comfort and chances of getting some sunshade!) and stay out of the way of people climbing over you similar characteristics to long haul passengers: they can a 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality than those good sleep on board, and also tips on exercises and reducing or going up and down the aisle and leaning into or falling become dehydrated, breathe in air of low humidity, and tend to with a normal BMI (20-25 kg/m2), while those who the risk of DVT. against you just as you are dropping off. be immobile for long periods. The CAA also recommends drink- were severely obese (a BMI over 35 kg/m2) had a Also, think twice about reserving exit row and bulkhead ing “adequate amounts of non-alcoholic beverages” on long 22% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Jetlag seats, sometimes the advantage of extra legroom is out- flights to reduce risk of DVT. Although the reasons for these findings are Jetlag is the result of travelling across several times zones, weighed by armrests that don’t raise and seats that don’t unclear, Dr Sharma says that patients who are over- causing symptoms like fatigue and sleep disruption. Our bio- recline (so they don’t cause an obstruction in an emergency). Exercises weight are more likely to be prescribed medications logical clock is attuned to the day-night cycle of the start of our This could also be a noisy section of the airplane as these seats So how do you reduce your risk of DVT when flying? Well, that protect cardiovascular health - such as beta journey, so when we travel to a different time zone quickly, as are often reserved for families with young children. The same the same way as you reduce your risk on the ground: avoid blockersand statins - which may explain the more we do when flying, our body is still functioning as if we were in goes for the last row: the seats may not recline and if they are immobility, get up and walk around from time to time, and favorable cardiovascular outcomes among this pop- the time zone we have left behind. It can take anything near the toilets, you could be troubled by noise and smell! keep physically active. This can be a challenge on a crowded ulation. between 2 days and 2 weeks for it to adjust completely to the Take only one small bag as hand luggage, so you don’t have plane, but it is not as difficult as you might think. Exercise not new time zone, depending on how far you have travelled. to jam one under your feet and restrict your legroom. Keep all only reduces your risk of DVT, it also has other benefits, such as “Further,” he adds, “obese and overweight patients Also, you may find that different body rhythms adjust at dif- the things you are going to need on the flight at the top of the reducing aches and pains, relieving stress and boredom, and have been found to have large coronary vessel dam- ferent rates. For example, digestion can adapt more quickly bag, and put a few in the pocket of the seat in front, but not too inducing better quality sleep. Many airlines now show suggest- age, which might contribute to more favorable out- than sleep. Here are some tips to minimize the effects of jetlag: many or the flight attendant may ask you to remove them if ed exercises and stretches in their On Board Information. Click comes. This population may have a higher metabolic Set your watch to the time zone of your destination before you they bulge out and potentially obstruct passenger evacuation. here to see one of the more comprehensive ones, from TAP, the reserve, which might act protectively in chronic con- depart. Bring a neck pillow, an eye mask for blocking out light, and Portuguese airline. Matthew Eaves, film maker, globe trotter ditions like CAD. Also, there could be a difference in If you are flying WEST (eg Paris to Vancouver, Bangkok to warm socks (it can get chilly down near the feet during a long and author of a book of tips on how to survive a long haul flight the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease in London): stay awake as long as you can when you get there. It is haul flight). Some people don’t find neck pillows very comfort- says “drink a bottle of water every hour; leave your seat every over- and underweight patients. A non-modifiable easier to endure a longer day that it is to shorten your body’s able: try out a few. Some of the ones you blow up have an hour and walk up and down the plane”. genetic predisposition may also play a role in under- natural rhythm. Also, if you can, try going to bed and getting up annoying seam that sticks into your skin when your head flops Exercises you can do to relieve aching legs as well as reduce weight patients.” However, he notes that further later for a few days before you travel. over! Those velvety, already-blown-up ones seem better, but try clotting risk are rotating the ankles, pushing down alternately studies are warranted to investigate the mechanisms If you are flying EAST (Mexico City to Frankfurt, them out first. with heels and toes, standing calf raises (go to a corner near the behind the association between overweight and Johannesburg to Sydney): try to sleep on the plane while it is Wear loose, comfortable clothing and go for layers that you toilets or the galley to do these), alternately tensing and relax- obesity and better cardiovascular outcomes. night time at your destination. When you arrive, try not to sleep can peel off easily when you get too warm or put on again if ing parts of the legs (working upwards from feet to thighs and during the day, or it will take longer for your body clock to you get cold, for example a loose long sleeved T-shirt and a hips then down again). Body composition ‘plays a critical change to the new time zone. You can also prepare for the body warmer might be more practical than a jumper. Wear The back is a part of the body that often aches after a few role in obesity paradox’ adjustment by getting up and going to bed earlier for a few comfortable soft shoes that you can slip on and off easily: your hours flying. A good back stretch is to bring your chest down to For the second study, senior investigator Dr Carl days before you travel. When you arrive at your destination, get feet will swell during the flight. meet your thighs while seated. Elongate the spine and hold for Lavie, medical director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and into the local routine as soon as possible. At your destination, Board early to make sure you get your pillow and blanket: if 5 seconds, then gently sit back upright. Repeat two or three Preventative Cardiology at the John Ochsner Heart & try to stay outside during daylight as much as you can (while there isn’t one for your seat, tell the flight attendant and get times, and do it every hour or so. Vascular Institute at the University of Queensland being sensible about sun exposure and sunburn risk), because your claim in early! Here’s a tip from bodybuilders for the arms. Hold them out natural light helps your body clock to adjust. If you are someone who can’t sleep after drinking caffeine, straight out in front of you, with the hands relaxed downwards. School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, and col- If you have travelled west, go outdoors in the morning and then stay off it for a few hours before and during the flight. Then tense the whole of the arms and make hard fistballs with leagues analyzed how body composition - specifical- stay indoors in the afternoon for the first few days: if you have Remember that some soft drinks and tea also have caffeine. the hands. Hold for a couple of seconds, then suddenly open ly lean mass index and body fat - affected BMI and travelled east, avoid morning light and try to get more outdoor the fingers, until the hands are stretched out like dried starfish, mortality among 47,866 individuals with a preserved light in the afternoon. If you are going on a short trip, for Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) then close again, hard. Repeat a few times. Here’s one for the left ventricular fraction of more than 50%. instance if you are a member of aircrew or a business person A DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein, commonly in the legs. It shoulders: sit up straight, clasp hands behind the head with The researchers found that overall, higher BMI going to a meeting, then it doesn’t make sense to try and adapt is life-threatening because a piece of the clot can break off and elbows out to the sides. Gently pull the elbows backwards while was associated with lower mortality. Those with a to the local time zone, you are probably best advised to keep to travel to the lungs where it can cause a pulmonary embolism (a bringing the shoulder blades down and together. This is proba- higher lean body mass - the mass of the body minus your home time zone. blockage of a main artery to the lung). bly not one to do in your seat as you may poke your neighbours fat - had a 29% lower risk of mortality. In addition, If your business meeting is very important, getting there a There has been a lot of controversy about whether flying by in the eye. And finally, one for the neck: again, clasp hands the team found that low body fat was only associat- half or full day early will give you more time to adapt and be ful- plane, especially on long haul journeys, raises the risk of DVT. behind the head and gently pull the head down onto your ed with lower mortality if no adjustment was made ly alert. Alternatively, try to schedule it to coincide with daytime The jury is still out about this to some extent, but several stud- chest while keeping spine stretched up. Keep pulling gently for lean body mass, which suggests that “body com- in your home time zone. ies done as part of Phase I of the World Health Organization’s until you feel the stretch at the back of the neck into the shoul- position plays a critical role in the obesity paradox,” Some people swear by sleeping tablets, but healthcare Research Into Global Hazards of Travel (the WRIGHT project) ders. Hold for a few seconds and repeat. — www.medicalnew- according to Dr Lavie. provider BUPA warns you should first talk to your doctor before suggest that the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE, of stoday.com He adds: “Whenever examining a potential pro- tective effect of body fat, lean mass index - which likely represents larger skeletal muscle mass - should be considered. At higher BMI, body fat is associated with an increase in mortality.” Commenting on both of these studies, Dr Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, of the Department of Medicine at the University of California Irvine Medical Center, notes that the findings should not be used to “under- mine the legitimacy of the anti-obesity campaign in the best interest of public health.” “Nonetheless,” he adds, “given the preponderance and consistency of epidemiologic data, there should be little doubt that in certain populations higher BMI, which is associated with higher risk of metabolic syndrome and poor cardiovascular outcomes in the long-term, confers short-term survival and cardiovas- LOS ANGELES: Landscapers David Puac and George Navoretti install drip irrigation Landscaper George Navoretti pulls drip line irrigation tubing during the installation cular advantages.” — www.medicalnewstoday.com and a new drought-tolerant landscape in the front yard of Larry and Barbara Hall’s of a drought-tolerant landscape. home in the San Fernando Valley area. — AFP photos Amid drought, California declares war on lush lawns

LOS ANGELES: Lush green lawns, a symbol of the American Under the “Cash in Your Lawn” incentive, property owners can as the three-year drought shows no signs of abating and way of life, are under attack in California, where “cash for get up to $6,000 for making the conversion. “People forget threatens the water supply of the state’s 38 million inhabi- grass” programs have sprouted like weeds amid a severe we live in the desert-why do we try to make it the Midwest?” tants. Two weeks ago, Governor Jerry Brown took emergency drought. With the western US state struggling to conserve asked Larry Hall, a jazz musician and LA resident as he ripped measures aimed at the watering of lawns, forbidding resi- water, locals are re-landscaping their outdoor spaces as atti- up his front lawn to replace it with a more environmentally dents from doing so more than twice a week. tudes shift about what constitutes an attractive yard. And friendly one. He has also temporarily prohibited fines that some com- municipal monetary incentives-reflecting the dire circum- His wife Barbara said the city’s program made it possible munities and homeowner associations typically impose on stances depleting reservoirs and underground aquifers-are to actually follow through and foot the bill for the project. people who let their lawns turn brown during the summer making it that much easier for many to make the switch. “We’ve thought about it, we’ve had estimates on re-landscap- months for tarnishing a neighborhood’s image. In local Los Angeles, for example, is offering $3 for every square ing but they were a little bit too high,” she said. “So the rebate media, meanwhile, readers and editorials calling for banning foot of grass that is replaced with more water-efficient made it more of a reality.” the watering of lawns and especially golf courses have multi- options such as drought-tolerant plants, rocks and pebbles. Similar programs have sprung up elsewhere in California plied of late as farmers face restrictions.—AFP HEALTH & SCIENCE MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

Australia queries ‘moral responsibility’ over abandoned Down’s baby

SYDNEY: Australia’s Immigration Minister Scott ple. “I want to see all my children back together again. I Morrison said yesterday a question of “moral responsi- don’t really think too much about the Australian couple. bility” should determine the fate of a baby born with I can’t blame them ... I don’t feel upset or angry about Down Syndrome, reportedly abandoned by an them anymore. They might have their own problems Australian couple with its surrogate mother in Thailand. too.” Morrison’s comments came as funds raised online by an Morrison said the surrogacy case had some “serious Australian charity to pay for the infant’s medical care issues” that needed to be managed very carefully. “But rose above $190,000 after a flood of international good- this whole issue I think is fraught with all of these diffi- will over the infant’s plight. The boy, Gammy, and a twin culties and I can understand the longing and anguish of sister were born to Thai woman Pattaramon Chanbua in parents in this situation who want to be parents, but December after she was reportedly paid Aus$16,000 equally there are some serious issues here that have to (US$14,900) to be a surrogate. be managed very carefully,” he said. An unnamed Australian couple took the sister, who Fairfax Media earlier reported that a surrogacy agent was healthy, but left Gammy behind, according to who helped coordinate the agreement between media reports. The baby boy also suffers from a life- Pattaramon and the Australian couple told her to abort threatening heart condition, and 21-year-old the pregnancy after doctors learnt one of the twins had Pattaramon had earlier said she could not afford to pay Down Syndrome. Pattaramon told the newspaper she for the medical treatment he needs. “I think this is an refused the abortion because of her Buddhist faith. absolutely heart-breaking story, it really is,” Morrison Donors to the fundraising website criticised the baby’s told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. “I think abandonment. perhaps this may fall more into the territory of what “Poor innocent baby. He did not ask to be deserted. I people’s moral responsibilities are here. hope that he can be cared for and loved and live,” wrote “I note there was a comment earlier that the mother one donor, who added that she had an “adorable” of this child, baby Gammy, wants the child to remain in daughter with Down Syndrome. Commercial surrogacy, Thailand and that mother’s wishes also have to be in which a woman is paid to carry a child, is not permit- absolutely respected.” Pattaramon’s mother, 53-year-old ted in Australia but couples are able to use an altruistic Pichaya Nathonchai, told AFP yesterday Gammy had surrogate who receives no payment beyond medical been in a private hospital in Chonburi province, about and other reasonable expenses. However, Surrogacy an hour from Bangkok, since Thursday and his condition Australia said more couples choose to go overseas than was “improving”. find an altruistic surrogate at home, with 400 or 500 “He is a quiet, calm boy ... his mother and I are taking each year venturing to India, Thailand, the United States THAILAND: This handout photograph received from Pattaramon Chanbua yesterday shows Thai surrogate turns to see him at the hospital,” Pichaya said, adding and other places to do so. — AFP mother Pattaramon Chanbua posing for a photo with her baby Gammy, born with Down Syndrome, at the her family was relieved donations were coming in. Sriracha district in Chonburi province. — AFP photos “Although we have benefited from the 30 baht (US$1) health scheme, it does not cover everything he needs,” she said, referring to Thailand’s universal health care scheme. 400,000 in US city told not to drink tap water Peter Baines, the founder of Hands Across The Water, the charity managing the donations, told AFP Gammy was in hospital as he was “still very ill and suffering from WASHINGTON: Residents of Toledo, Ohio will learn delayed, and that the city still had no results. addressed, he said. Residents can wash their hands a lung infection at the moment”. He said the donations today when they can drink tap water again after offi- “We believe that we will be able to move forward and take showers with the tap water, Grossman said. had far exceeded the initial $25,000 target, and he cials warned that the water supply was polluted with by mid-afternoon on Sunday,” Collins wrote. The local City of Toledo officials however issued a statement would be flying to Thailand from Australia in the next toxins likely released by algae blooms. At least Red Cross said that the toxin can cause nausea, diar- urging restaurants not to use the tap water to wash 400,000 people in the midwestern city and its sub- few weeks to coordinate how the money is used to fund rhea, vomiting, and affect liver functions but is rarely dishes. “Be careful with fresh foods purchased from urbs were also warned not to boil the water because fatal to humans. Governor John Kasich issued a state grocery today. Things like freshly misted produce Gammy’s healthcare and his family’s needs. “I’ll meet that would increase the concentration of the micro- of emergency for three counties Saturday due to the could be contaminated,” the Ohio Red Cross said in a with the family and then we can meet with our repre- cystin toxin. contaminated water, allowing state officials to divert statement. sentatives on the ground and get a good understand- Chemists testing water at the city’s treatment water to the affected area. The Red Cross also urged locals to throw out any ing of what are those needs over the next six months, plant “had two sample readings for microcystin in National Guard soldiers were mobilized to help ice they may have in their freezer. Following the dec- and then three years, and then beyond,” Baines said. excess of the recommended ‘DO NOT DRINK’ 1 micro- distribute bottled water in Toledo. Toledo-Lucas laration of emergency, the Kroger supermarket chain gram per liter standard,” the City of Toledo said in a County Health Department Director David Grossman on Saturday shipped 1.25 million bottles of water to ‘I forgive them for everything’ statement Saturday. “This notice applies to ALL cus- told local CBS affiliate WAFB that the emergency area stores and donated 4,800 one-gallon jugs of Pattaramon told Fairfax Media late Saturday she tomers of Toledo water,” it said, adding that water response has been “remarkable,” and that there is water, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency wanted to take care of the boy in Thailand, saying: “I’ll “should not be consumed until an all clear is issued.” “plenty of water for everybody to get through the said. The city gets its water from Lake Erie, where the take care of Gammy on my own. I’ll not give my baby to Toledo Mayor Michael Collins wrote late Saturday on immediate crisis.” algae has bloomed due to phosphorous and nitrogen anybody. “I wish they will love my baby ... I forgive them his Twitter account that the water tests had been However the long-term issue of the toxins must be from farm fertilizer runoff. — AFP for everything. That is the best thing I can do, forgive ... it is best for everybody,” she said of the Australian cou- WHAT’S ON MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

akistan Progressive Forum Kuwait hosted a farewell dinner for outgoing ambassador of Belgium. (From left to right) Essa Baloch, Dr Abdulwahid Baloch, Damien Anglet Ambassador of Belgium, ACK wraps up annual Ramadan PJavaid Ahmad, Ambassador of Myanmar Aye Khaing, Dr Ahmad Nawaz Hakro and Mubashar Mirza. Football Tournament Brazil Embassy he Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) successfully home cash prizes and trophies. The 2014 Men’s Greetings wrapped up the 4th edition of its annual “Ramadan Champions were “Al Anbaa Newspaper”, with “Zref” fol- rom August 1, 2014, all process- TFootball Tournament.” The ACK Ramadan Football lowing in second place. As for the Women’s Champions, t has been a long ing fees of the Consular Section Tournament is organized annually to encourage individu- “Al Zahra” won first prize with “The Australian College of way and hard strug- Fshould be paid through NBK als to take up sports as a way of life and provide them Kuwait” in second. Igle for Rajaa Shara Bank - AC no. 1003720037, receipts with a platform to showcase their skills in a competitive The Australian College of Kuwait congratulates all the to reach this stage, and should be presented to the Consular and friendly environment. The tournament kicked off on participating teams and looks forward to another suc- your efforts, despite Section.” the 14th of July with 64 teams. This year’s winners took cessful Ramadan Football Tournament in 2015. the hardships were fruitful. Your proud father and mother con- gratulate you and look 65,000 GCC residents benefit from Malabar forward for a bright future that awaits you. Gold & Diamonds CSR initiatives in Ramadan Your perseverance and a ‘never give up’ atti- tude made a good example for your peers and friends, and we are sure that your next achieve- ments will be much better. Once again your grandmothers, uncles, aunts and siblings warmly congratulate you on passing of your high school and wish you all the best.

New Little Tasty and Chicken Burger Deluxe meals by McDonald’s he Holy month of Ramadan has come to an end and Sharjah Charity International, Community Development Coordination Committee. They also organized an iftar Muslims all around the world celebrated Eid - Ul -Fitr Authority- Dubai and AWQAF- Sharjah. Over 50,000 iftar event in Jeddah, which was attended by over 900 people. cDonald’s Kuwait announced yesterday the Twith great fervor and gaiety. Malabar Gold & meals were distributed in UAE during this period. They also organized an iftar event in a labour camp near launch of two new value meals; the Little Tasty Diamonds, one of the leading jewellery retailers intensified In Bahrain, they have provided over 3750 iftar meals to Karwa Headquarters in Qatar, which was attended by over Mand the Chicken Burger Deluxe. These new its CSR activities during this Ramadan and the jewellery the labours in locations like Asker, Jau, Asari, Hamad Town 875 people. meals come as part of McDonald’s Kuwait’s efforts to chain hosted iftar events in various parts of GCC, in associa- and Durrat-Al- Bahrain, in association with Discovery Islam Since its inception in 1993, Malabar Group has been introduce more variety to the menu with more afford- tion with like-minded organizations. The group provided and Al Hedaya Centre. The group also organized an iftar actively involved in CSR activities with the aim of creating a able options for customers. iftar meals for over 4300 people at labour camps in loca- event at Friendship Society for Blinds, Bahrain for the visu- difference to the community in and around their area of The Little Tasty, a variation of the popular Big Tasty, tions like Meena Abdulla, Meena Al Zoor, Wafra Dessert, ally impaired members of the society with their families. operations. The importance of CSR activities for Malabar consists of a pure grilled beef patty wrapped in a slice Hassawee and Mahboula. The jewelry retail chain also In Oman, they organized iftar gatherings at Muttrah Group has grown over the decades and the group sets of Emmental cheese and covered with a special tasty joined hands with Kerala Islamic Group (KIG), Youth India Souk, Muscat, Dhofar Club- Salalah, and Ruwi. Over 4350 aside a certain percentage of its net profit for the benefit of sauce, crunchy lettuce, fresh tomatoes and onions, all and Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association to reach out to people gathered at the event. the needy. They undertake social welfare activities all year sandwiched together in a fresh baked bun. On the oth- deserving people of the community. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the jewellery group long, focusing on five priority areas such medical, educa- er hand, the Chicken Burger Deluxe features a breaded In UAE, such events were conducted in Dubai, Sharjah, provided iftar meals to over 1500 people in the event held tional sector, environment as well as housing and women chicken patty garnished with freshly cut lettuce, one Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah in association with at a Labor Camp, Riyadh in association with Riyadh Muslim empowerment. slice of cheese, succulent tomato and tasty mayonnaise all wrapped up in a freshly baked bun. “McDonald’s Kuwait is always committed to offering Malayala Bhasha Padana Kalari Salmiya zone wrapped up customers the highest quality products at the best val- ue. We strive to always be in tune with our customers’ needs and work at catering to these needs without ever compromising on our industry-leading standards of food excellence,” said Sherif Coutry, Marketing Director at McDonald’s Kuwait. “Therefore, with an understanding of the public’s desire for a larger variety of products at a wider range of prices, we have intro- duced these varieties to our menu. Our goal with these new menu offerings is quite simple; providing cus- tomers with the same delicious, high quality food they are accustomed to, at unparalleled value.” Both the Little Tasty and the Chicken Burger Deluxe will be available at all McDonald’s branches in Kuwait, where they will be offered as regular, medium, and large sized meals that come with a side of fries and a choice of drink. Operating in Kuwait since 1994, McDonald’s has grown to where it today boasts 70 restaurants, geo- graphically located to service customers across the country. McDonald’s is committed to the wellbeing of the local community and has an active social responsi- bility agenda, while still always maintaining high-quali- ty products served in a safe and friendly atmosphere. he closing ceremony of Malayalam Education Program “Malayala Basha Padana Kalari” in Salmiya Zone under the What’s On - Submission Guidelines Tleadership of Kuwait City Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam was inaugurated by Rev Sam Koshy T. (Vicar - Kuwait City Mar Thoma All photos submitted for What’s On Parish). The Malayalam Basha Padana Kalari conducted for the laxt should be minimum 200dpi. six years under the leadership of Kuwait City Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam. The meeting started with the opening prayer by Ms. Articles must be in plain text and Rachelle Oommen. should include name and phone Different entertainment programs including solos, dance, numbers. Articles and photos that vanchipattu, nadanpattu, group music were performed by stu- fail to meet these requirements will dents. The function honored the teachers Ms Rachelle Oommen, not be published. Ms Linu Abraham, Ms Eima Mathen, Ms Jesline Thomas, Ms Sisily Thomas, Roy T. Sam & Parimanam Manoj. Certificates was also dis- Please send them to tributed to the students by Rev Sam T. Koshy. Parimanam Manoj [email protected] (Convenor) welcomed the gathering & Jojo John (Secretary) pro- posed vote of thanks. The meeting ended with the closing prayer by Ms Sisily Thomas. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 WHAT’S ON

TEC celebrates Eid Al-Fitr he Touristic Enterprises Company hosted an Eid Al-Fitr celebration at the Khairan Resort throughout the holiday. The event featured a one-hour game show that aired live on Kuwait TV, and a two-hour Tradio show on Radio Kuwait, for cash prizes allocated by the Information Ministry and valuable prizes from TEC management. TV PROGRAMS MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

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MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM LAST DAY OF RAMADAN TO WEDNESDAY (06/08/2014)

SHARQIA-1 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 12:15 AM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 11:30 AM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 1:30 PM FANAR-3 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 3:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 11:00 AM DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 5:15 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:00 PM KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 8:00 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 3:30 PM A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 10:15 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 5:30 PM DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:15 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 7:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 9:45 PM SHARQIA-2 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:05 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 11:15 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:30 PM FANAR-4 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 3:45 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 11:30 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 6:00 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:45 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 8:15 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 4:00 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 6:15 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:45 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 8:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:45 PM SHARQIA-3 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:00 AM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 11:00 AM A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 2:15 PM FANAR-5 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 4:15 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 11:00 AM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 7:30 PM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 2:15 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 9:45 PM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 4:15 PM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 1:00 AM KICK (DIG) (HINDI) 6:30 PM CHANGE OF NAME LOST ACCOMMODATION KICK (DIG) (HINDI) 9:30 PM MUHALAB-1 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 12:30 AM Original document Policy Abraq Khaitan full room DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:45 PM I, CONCEICAO FREDERICO No. 633003360 of Kashif available for executive Goan THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 3:30 PM MARINA-1 VAZ - Indian national holder Shahzad and Policy # bachelor/couple, C-A/C DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 5:45 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 12:15 PM of Passport No. F 0950385 630001223 of Mushtaq building beside main road A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 8:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 2:15 PM issued from Panaji, India on Ahmed by the state Life and bus stop, with kitchen, KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 10:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 4:15 PM 1.10.2004. That I hereby Insurance Corporation of Wi-fi facility. From September DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:45 AM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 6:15 PM declare that my correct Pakistan, Gulf Zone is 1st. Contact: 97523316 / A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 8:30 PM name is as per my Birth reported to have been lost. 24745162. (C 4818) MUHALAB-2 KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 10:30 PM Certificate read as “CONCE- Anyone finding the same or 3-8-2014 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 11:15 AM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 12:45 AM ICAO FREDI VAS “. This is to claiming any interest in it THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 2:30 PM correct spelling my name. should communicate with PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 4:30 PM MARINA-2 Hence I would like to cor- the Manager Kuwait State TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 6:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 11:00 AM rect the same correction on Life Office - PH 22452208. KICK (DIG) (HINDI) 6:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:15 PM my Indian Passport. My (C 4820) 3-8-2014 112 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 9:45 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 3:30 PM father’s name is also read as: TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 12:05 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 5:45 PM PAULO FRANCISCAO VAS & SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 8:00 PM my Mother’s name is read as No: 16244 MUHALAB-3 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:15 PM : MARGARIDA ANUNCIAEC- PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (DIG-3D) 11:00 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:30 AM CO SILVEIRA. And my wife’s SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:00 PM correct name spelling is: SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 3:15 PM MARINA-3 MARIA JOSFINA BARRETTO. SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 5:30 PM DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:00 PM (C 4817) SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 7:45 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 3:00 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:00 PM DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 6:15 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:15 AM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 9:00 PM I, Janet Babu holder of DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:15 AM Indian Passport No FANAR-1 F1225621 hereby change DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:15 PM AVENUES-1 my name to Mamta Rajesh DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 3:00 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 1:00 PM Singh. Room No. 1583/43, A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 5:45 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 3:15 PM CGS colony, Sector 7, KAN RAFEEJI (Kuwaiti Film) 7:45 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 5:30 PM Antophill, Mumbai, 400037. DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 10:00 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 7:45 PM (C 4819) 3-8-2014 KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 12:45 AM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 10:00 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 12:30 AM FANAR-2 THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY TAMMY (DIG) 11:15 AM AVENUES-2 FORCIVIL INFORMATION TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 1:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 12:15 PM Automated enquiry TAMMY (DIG) 4:45 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 2:15 PM aboutthe Civil ID card is TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 6:45 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 4:15 PM TAMMY (DIG) 10:00 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 6:15 PM 1889988

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Arrival Flights on Monday 4/8/2014 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:20 Departure Flights on Monday 4/8/2014 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 Airlines Flt Route Time SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 Airlines Flt Route Time SYR 342 Damascus 13:20 QTR 1084 Doha 00:05 KNE 472 Jeddah 14:40 AIC 982 Ahmedabad/Hyderabad/Chennai 00:05 MSR 580 Sohag 13:50 JZR 239 Amman 00:20 FDB 8053 Dubai 15:15 FDB 8056 Dubai 00:10 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 JZR 267 Beirut 00:25 KAC 562 Amman 15:30 JZR 562 Sohag 00:10 THY 767 Istanbul 14:10 JZR 539 Cairo 00:30 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 JAV 622 Amman 00:15 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 DLH 637 Dammam 00:35 RJA 640 Amman 15:55 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:20 FDB 058 Dubai 14:35 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:25 KNE 460 Riyadh 15:55 UAL 981 IAD 00:25 QTR 1079 Doha 14:55 MSC 403 Sohag 01:30 KAC 118 New York 16:00 MSR 615 Cairo 00:30 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:05 AFG 416 Jeddah 01:30 JZR 535 Cairo 16:05 BBC 044 Chittagong/Dhaka 00:35 KAC 673 Dubai 15:05 THY 764 Istanbul 01:40 QTR 1072 Doha 16:15 PIA 206 Lahore 01:00 KAC 617 Doha 15:30 RJA 642 Amman 01:45 NIA 251 Alexandria 16:20 JZR 502 Luxor 01:30 KNE 473 Jeddah 15:35 GFA 211 Bahrain 02:00 FDB 051 Dubai 16:25 DLH 637 Frankfurt 01:35 SVA 501 Jeddah 15:45 UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 JZR 257 Beirut 16:30 THY 773 Istanbul 02:20 JZR 188 Dubai 15:50 JAI 576 Kochi/Abu Dhabi 02:35 OMA 645 Muscat 16:30 AFG 416 Kabul 02:30 KAC 773 Riyadh 15:50 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 02:45 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 16:45 MSC 404 Sohag 02:30 FDB 8054 Dubai 16:05 THY 768 Istanbul 02:50 UAE 857 Dubai 16:45 PGT 859 Istanbul 02:55 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 FDB 067 Dubai 03:05 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 FDB 070 Dubai 03:40 KNE 481 Taif 16:40 RJA 644 Amman 03:10 GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 THY 769 Istanbul 03:40 RJA 641 Amman 16:55 MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 JZR 177 Dubai 17:45 UAE 854 Dubai 03:45 JZR 266 Beirut 17:05 QTR 1076 Doha 03:25 JZR 777 Jeddah 17:50 RJA 645 Amman 03:55 FDB 052 Dubai 17:10 THY 1464 Istanbul 03:30 KAC 542 Cairo 18:15 FDB 068 Dubai 04:05 RBG 553 Alexandria 18:20 OMA 646 Muscat 17:15 MSC 401 Alexandria 04:00 ETD 306 Abu Dhabi 04:10 QTR 1073 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

You may find yourself feeling blocked and unable to express yourself, par- Your professional expertise runs over into this today. It is commendable ticularly in a group situation. Sometimes this situation is important for you in that you that people you hold in high esteem trust your abilities. Be gracious, even if you decide intuitively sense a lesson is available, if you will listen instead of talk. This could be a reli- against a suggestion or offer. A project with a problem-solving opportunity is just that . . . gious group or friends that want to organize a team sport or get-together. There is a flash An opportunity . . . You can choose to solve the problem or help others solve the prob- of insight into some of the most sensitive and vulnerable areas of your inner self and psy- lem; it is a growing time. A need to be respected comes with time and it is not necessary chology. Breakthroughs regarding inner growth and transformation are available. This is to please everybody in order to be respected. Your professional life will give you oppor- certainly a good time to listen and reflect and take on a new understanding. Your after- tunities to live an interesting personal life-certainly not boring! Family, home and security noon may be taken up with washing the dog or the car, and a little time left for you to seem just about ideal to you. You may be very imaginative with your home and domestic relax in a bubble bath, maybe a few candles, music, etc. setup, or a sense of community and unity pervades your family life.

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

A feeling of restlessness this today morning may lead you to list the variety You may appear very easygoing today. You may find yourself quite com- of things you want to accomplish now. You can accomplish quite a lot around your living municative with co-workers, perhaps during a work picnic. You have a natural sense for area-once you become focused. Cleaning, preparing for the workweek, writing letters and communicating with others, especially those younger than yourself. Pleasant memories making phone calls all add up to the feeling of control. Careful, too much intensity will may be flowing in today. You have creative ideas and enjoy talking about them with create the inclination to spoil your own nest. Your many responsibilities and obligations friends. This, coupled with the ability to put your thoughts into words, allows you to may keep you away from those who would offer you much-needed emotional support. charm those who are listening. You have great insight into matters of personal freedom. Time shared with friends and loved ones will add to the support that you feel from time You come up with brilliant ways of helping others express themselves. You constantly to time-a sense of goodwill prevails. There are good opportunities this evening to spend look for new methods of lovemaking, raising kids and caring for animals. You relax with in solitude with a loved one. children this evening in activities that may include sports or singing.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You enjoy and value your own life situation today. You are a revolutionary Much of your time today is geared toward the spiritual, perhaps through when it comes to the domestic scene and have very special ways that you music, meditation or a religious group. This is a great time to reflect and want to have your home organized and this may include family as well. You will be giving ACROSS 5. In a nice way. understand your own situation-just how you feel about yourself. Emotions in particular, or your home surroundings much scrutiny. You may want to do some repairs or in some way 1. A slight amount or degree of difference. 6. Turn sharply. the feelings of those around you, are very clear. You always can say just what you mean. conceal what is present now. Two ways to do this are window treatments or new wall You are almost always right on target when it comes to questions of feelings. You take an 4. A visitor to whom hospitality is extended. 7. Painting that applies the pigment thickly paint. This is what holds your interest now. You like unconventional friends and are a non- active interest in psychology, different cultures and history. You can find support from all conformist yourself. You have friends that may enjoy helping you today-in turn, you want 11. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake so that brush or palette knife marks are visi- sides when it comes to any sort of mental activity-writing, speaking and all forms of com- to help them. You enjoy sharing new, different and unique styles or techniques. Family Chad. ble. munication. You enchant others with your words and images. Your presence has a way of affairs, real estate or educational needs gain your attention tonight. helping those around you. 15. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike 8. Of or relating to or characteristic of part of an organism. Thailand of its people. 16. Pioneer of non-Euclidean geometry 9. Advance beyond the usual limit. (1826-1866). 10. (Sumerian) Legendary friend of Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 17. An Eskimo hut. Gilgamish. You find yourself in a very practical mood-working with the energies of this You express yourself deliberately and do not waste words. You have a natu- day. Visitors to your city get your attention and you may find that you want 18. Having undesirable or negative qualities. 11. Most common species in Africa. ral sense of organization and come across as disciplined and careful, perhaps a little too 19. Pick consisting of a steel rod with a sharp 12. Title for a civil or military leader (especial- to show off your city, and some of the sites you know will encourage visitors to move to sober at times. Today will bring opportunities to loosen up and enjoy the day and your sur- your area. There is an interest in cooking as well as growing things-perhaps herbs. Your point. ly in Turkey). roundings-perhaps with young people. Being with your loved ones or favored friends close ties with home and family call for a meeting later today to decide on who will take 20. (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the 13. A sudden minor shock or meaningless today is a rewarding, fun and inspiring experience. There are quick answers, great wit and on a particular part of the garden and grow some herb or vegetable. Everyone will enjoy a surplus of insights and solutions at the ready. The events today could revolve around a and take pride in the family garden as the garden grows. A net cover might help to pro- first children of Adam and Eve born after the interruption. variety of social gatherings. Whatever the case, be it garage sale, shopping expedition or tect the garden and should be considered. Little children will enjoy this project as well. Fall of Man. 14. The sister of your father or mother. outdoor picnic, the joy of interacting with others is as stimulating as it is satisfying. You provide a peaceful and beautiful surrounding for all to enjoy. 21. Order of social insects that live in 22. (Spanish) Saffron-flavored dish made of colonies, including. rice with shellfish and chicken. 23. An established ceremony prescribed by a 24. A three-tone Chadic language. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) religion. 29. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Your enthusiasm is contagious and those that hear you speak or know of You have a special affinity with old people and for children, plus a natural 25. A heavy precious metallic element. (trade name Lodine). love of animals, the helpless and the underdog. You may find yourself serv- your way of thinking enjoy hanging around to hear more of what you have to say about ing one of these groups today, perhaps by gathering a contribution for animal food or 26. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning. 30. Wash out with a solvent, as in chro- life and all its complications. You enjoy sports and may, at some time today, become blankets for the city animal shelter or perhaps you are better at teaching music, sewing or 27. A European river. matography. involved in some team sports or a game of tennis or golf with friends. There are a few any of the creative arts. An inner vision coupled with the ability to see the big picture often things to do today in order to ready yourself for the workweek ahead but generally, this 28. (of fabrics) Having soft nap produced by 32. Material consisting of seed coverings and finds you working as a go-between for others. You are able to adjust to most any situation birthday time is a very special day for you. Phone calls, friends and lots of laughter around brushing. small pieces of stem or leaves that have been and when you are called on to help a neighbor, you have no trouble gathering what is the dinner table make for good memories that you can call up to remember in the many needed, in order to help. Reflective and tactful, you are able to please others. Above all, 31. European bison having a smaller and separated from the seeds. years ahead. Since you love to travel, you may be considering some travel in the near your charming ways create a bit of mysteriousness. higher head than the North American bison. 33. A populous province in northeastern future. Enjoy the sounds, smells and tastes of the day. Happy birthday! 35. Hang loosely or laxly. China. 38. Ash-colored or anemic looking from ill- 34. A vicious angry growl. Virgo (August 23-September 22) ness or emotion. 36. Having an agreeably pungent taste. Pisces (February 19-March 20) 39. Flatter in an obsequious manner. 37. That is to say. Obtaining and exchanging information takes on more emotional signifi- You get along well with older people, especially those in authority or the 42. 30 to 300 gigahertz. 40. A region of northeastern France famous cance now because things are happening in your neighborhood and you want to know. older generation of your family. You may be entertaining this afternoon. You will find your- 44. A loose sleeveless outer garment made for its wines. Being more involved with neighbors or siblings also satisfies a deep emotional need. self straightening and preparing for this party most of the morning. You like beautiful sur- from aba cloth. 41. Bound or secured closely. Things change and people move-you may want to get it all on video tape in a short story roundings, everything that is calm, tasteful and harmonious. Others recognize in you an form for all to enjoy. Creative ideas are plentiful-perhaps a progressive backyard barbe- intuitive organizer-able to manage both feelings and situations. It is easy for you to convey 45. Make vital. 43. The wool of a sheep or similar animal. cue, swim party, sports competition, etc. You will enjoy good communication and decid- yourself to others and you always manage to make a good appearance. You have very defi- 47. United States economist who proposed 46. (Akkadian) God of wisdom. ing to create a mini-film about your neighborhood may bring in some revenue for nite feelings and like to exercise emotional control over yourself and a group. Your more the Laffer curve (born in 1940). 48. A woman hired to suckle a child of some- improvements. Perhaps some new plantings or better mailboxes, house numbers, side- serious approach is dependable and trustworthy-you may be selected to be the secretary walk safety, etc., etc. Everyone will want a copy of your mini-film. for the group. 50. Used of a single unit or thing. one else. 51. Stalk of a moss capsule. 49. The front limb (or homologous structure 53. A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element in other animals such as a flipper or wing). WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution that resembles manganese chemically and is 52. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal used in some alloys. to 100 liters. 57. Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and 54. East Indian tart yellow berrylike fruit. southwestern Asia having nonretractile 55. (trademark) A form of amphetamine. claws. 56. (Light Amplification by Stimulated 61. A deciduous tree of the family Ulmaceae Emission of Radiation) Optical device that that grows in the southeastern United States. produces an intense monochromatic beam 65. The compass point that is one point east of coherent light. (clockwise) of due north. 58. Infections of the skin or nails caused by 67. The basic unit of money on Malta. fungi and appearing as itching circular 68. A girl or young woman who is unmarried. patches. 69. A particular environment or walk of life. 59. A unit of dry measure used in Egypt. 71. Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism. 60. A member of a seafaring group of North 72. The part of the eye that contains the iris American Indians who lived on the Pacific and ciliary body and choroid. coast of British Columbia and southwestern 73. Large mostly white Australian stork. Alaska. 75. (archaic) A fitting reward. 62. Rock that in its molten form (as magma) 76. An area in a town where a public mercan- issues from volcanos. tile establishment is set up. 63. A Hindu prince or king in India. 77. The superior of a group of nuns. 64. An Arabic speaking person who lives in 78. A small cake leavened with yeast. Arabia or North Africa. 66. Gymnastic apparatus consisting of two DOWN parallel wooden bars supported on uprights. 1. A sock with a separation for the big toe. 70. A gradual decline (in size or strength or 2. By bad luck. power or number). 3. Panel forming the lower part of an interior 74. North American republic containing 50 wall when it is finished differently from the states - 48 conterminous states in North rest. America plus Alaska in northwest North 4. Of or relating to located near the iris of the America and the Hawaiian Islands in the eye. Pacific Ocean.

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Pratt’s Guardians of the in Diesel found playing a tree “challenging”. The Galaxy body 47-year-old actor, who voices the Flora Collasus, VGroot, in the new Marvel comic book movie concerns ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, struggled to portray the animated character without the use of facial expres- sions and movement. He said: “I play a unique extra hris Pratt worried his mod- terrestrial character. I play a tree. When the character est physique might have was presented to me they prefaced it by saying this is Cstopped him from securing a the strangest character we’ve ever attempted to put role in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. The on film for Marvel ... and it’s a tree. ”For this one I felt 35-year-old star admitted he was like the thespian in me was being challenged. ”To be confident his acting talents were asked to play a role and not be able to use your facial suitable to the role of Peter Quill, mannerisms or body physicality to portray that role...” aka Sky Lord, but feared that his In stark contrast to the part-animated comic book unremarkable build may stop him blockbuster, the ‘Fast and the Furious’ star is hoping to from getting the part. Speaking at complete a historical film trilogy, based on the three a press conference in London to Punic wars - fought between Rome and Carthage from promote the film, he said: “I think Chris Pratt

Diesel barking up tree the wrong 264 BC to 146 BC - which he has had in the pipeline Vin Diesel that if I could be believed physically for a decade. He explained: “As so many people know, as the character, [the role] would be mine. James [Gunn, the director] and I gelled I want to do this his historical piece. And I want to do in a nice way, it seemed almost immediately like my spirit was right for this charac- the trilogy about the Punic wars it’s still something that ter.” Pratt underwent a gruelling fitness regime to get himself in shape for the role I have been working on the 10 years and it’s something and now looks every inch a superhero. He added: I just didn’t look the part. I wasn’t that has to be realized.” walking around in the right vehicle yet. ”So I knew if I could convince them to take a chance on me and give me enough time, I could make the change required to look like the part.” ’Guardians of the Galaxy’ is out now in UK cinemas.

Jake Bugg has no home ake Bugg lives on a tourbus. The ‘Light- ning Bolt’ hitmaker admits he constantly Jfeels like he is on tour as he has no place to call home and even stays in hotels when he isn’t working. He said: “I do have a tourbus, so that’s kind of home, so I’m not homeless. I live on a tourbus. I’m probably a gypsy, not homeless. ”I love the tourbus and I love being Lily Allen on the road, but at the same time when you finish a tour, all the band and everybody goes home... But for me, I stay in hotels so it feels to Jake Bugg me that I’m on a constant tour.” However, the 20-year-old musician insists he doesn’t mind his rootless life. He added: “I might as well do it now while I’m at my age. It’s what I wanted Jarvis Cocker: to do.” Despite his chart success, Jake insists he is “just a normal guy”. He told NME magazine: Schoolmates’ “I’m just a normal 20-year-old guy who writes a Allen compares Cyrus few songs.”People like listening to them. That’s respect meant more all there is to it. ”It doesn’t make me any more special. I’m just a normal guy.” arvis Cocker says earning “grudging respect” from the “hard” kids at to Oasis his school meant more than selling records. The Pulp frontman admits he has never lost the desire to impress his childhood peers, and was ily Allen has compared Miley Cyrus’ live performances to those of Oasis and The J Stone Roses. The ‘Hard Out Here’ singer has joined Miley on the latest leg of her relieved to encounter some recently and come out of the encounter unscathed. He said: “In some ways you never lose that thing of wanting L‘Bangerz’ US tour and after catching the show in London in May, Lily was blown to impress the hard kids in school. ”I went to a funeral in a rough pub away by Miley. She told Billboard: “I saw it at The O2 in London, and I’m not exagger- where I grew up, and the worst of the hard kids at school were there and ating when I say it’s one of the best shows that I’ve seen in years. It’s up there with an it was like a big achievement that I didn’t get smacked. ”They said they Oasis show or The Stone Roses or something. It’s kind of incredible to watch - she’s a recognized me and gave me a grudging respect and that meant an awful real force. There’s no two ways about it, she’s meant to be up there doing that. ”She’s lot, probably more than selling a lot of records - the fact that I didn’t get incredible, and she has such a presence. Her personality is what shines through. I’m my head kicked in.” Though Pulp’s iconic album ‘Different Class’ celebrates not close to Miley. I don’t know her very well, but I feel proud of her.” Lily is a big fan of its 20 year anniversary next year, the 50-year-old singer insists there are Miley and recently revealed plans to introduce daughters Ethel, two, and 18-month- no plans to mark the occasion as he would rather perform with the band old Marnie, to the ‘Wrecking Ball’ singer when her kids join her in the States. Lily - who only when it feels “right”. He told Britain’s OK! magazine: “We’ve never is married to Sam Cooper - said: “They are going to meet me in New York and then planned anything out, we seldom talk to each other and I think that’s come on the bus with me and Miley. ”Although I don’t think Miley will be on my bus, good. ”If we’d been clever and were thinking of marketing then we could she’s probably got other plans!” have thought, ‘It’s 20 years since ‘Different Class’ came out next year’ and to get back together then, but that would just be boring. ”I think it’s better to get together when it feels like the right thing to do, rather than looking at a calendar. I just like to be vague.”

Foxes Nicky Hilton oxes was starstruck when Pharrell Williams asked her to support him on tour. The ‘Hold- Nicky Hilton: Fing Onto Heaven’ hitmaker, real name Louisa Rose Allen, is a huge fan of the ‘Happy’ singer and still can’t believe he personally asked for her to be My book his support act on his European tour. She told the Daily Star newspaper: “I couldn’t quite believe he knew who I was. He said he was a really big fan, will change Jarvis Cocker he loved my sound and that I was really unique. I did this cover of his song ‘Happy’ and we chatted about that. He made me feel really comfortable, women’s lives he’s so chilled. ”I remember being a kid and just looking up to him and thinking he’s just the king of music.” It’s a big year for the 25-year-old star, icky Hilton believes her new fashion book will change who will make her acting debut in an episode of women’s lives for the better. The 30-year-old business- the upcoming eighth series of the hit BBC sci-fi Nwoman is set to release ‘365 Style’ later this year and she drama ‘Doctor Who’ but she admitted she initially insists her new guide to choosing outfits will work for every had some reservations. She explained: “It’s more

one on any budget. Speaking to Celebuzz, she said: “The 365 Woodward Foxes starstruck by Williams Pharrell singing than acting. That’s why I’m doing it. Act- method I found works for any woman with any budget. So ing isn’t something I thought I would get into.’ what it is you take the three most common occasions that you intimidated by dress for, so let’s say for a college girl it would be school, after school and weekends going out and then you do the six stands ‘superhuman’ Macpherson for clothing staples, and the five is for the accessories. ”If you mix and match and interchange for each season I guarantee you will find getting dressed much easier.” Nicky and her sister race Woodward was intimidated by ‘superhuman’ Elle Macpherson. The celebrity stylist - who appeared as a judge with Paris, 33, have been well-known figures in the fashion industry the 50-year-old supermodel on ‘Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model’ - found it “quite scary” to sit alongside the stun- over the years and the blonde beauty admits the ‘365 Style’ has ning-blonde, whose “sparkly” physical presence often stole her attention. She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: “She’s been an project she wanted to follow through for some time. G kind of physically - you’re just taken aback. If you can be intimidated in a good way, she’s like that, because, you know, she’s so She explained: “It started when the whole social media boom tall and such big hair and just a huge presence. ”You just want to stare at her and be like, ‘Oh my god.’ She’s actually a living happened with Facebook and Twitter and MySpace and all that, goddess. She’s amazing. She’s all kind of sparkly and gold. She’s kind of like, superhuman. ”But you know she’s very smart, she people started writing me asking me what to wear. ”Of all ages, has a really strong, great team around her.” However, Grace - who counts La Roux, Pharrell Williams and Florence Welch among I would have young girls writing in ‘I’m going on a date and am her celebrity clientele - felt confident when it came to sharing her opinion on the modelling competition. She explained: “So wearing a red dress, should I wear silver shoes or gold shoes?’ ... me, sitting next to her on a panel, just being like a normal girl, was kind of like, on a day to day basis, quite scary. ”Luckily I had Men, women, and people were asking and I love fashion. It was an opinion. Because of my career I felt backed up by being able to feel confident.” Meanwhile, following the birth of her son, a really fun subject to write about, I must say.” ’365 Style’ is set Grace has designed her own post pregnancy style guide to provide practical and stylish wardrobe ideas and quick and easy for release in September. Grace Woodward fashion tips for other new mums. LIFESTYLE MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Gossip37 Lady Gaga wears Barrymore to launch 3 perfumes rew Barrymore is launching three new fragrances. The 39-year-old actress is teaming up with Stephen Nilsen ‘clothes with a soul’ Dfrom Swiss manufacturing company Givaudan to create a trio of scents for a collection, and she’s glad that she’s finally ady Gaga “looks for clothes with a soul.” The 28-year- found the time to carry out the venture. Speaking to WWD, old singer - who is known for her over-the-top she said: “A singular celebrity fragrance - I was never inter- Lbizarre outfits - has developed an obsession with ested. Also, there was never really a time or venue to do it. I vintage recently and will only wear items that have was told when I was seven, don’t promote everything, because appear to have a history behind them. Speaking in the after [movie] ‘E.T.’ there was so much stuff coming my way.” The September issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine, she told fragrances, which are named ‘Cherished’, ‘Radiant’ and ‘Sultry’, Karl Lagerfeld: “My latest trip is feeling a connection to each represent the different stages of life and have a per- all woman throughout history through fashion. I love sonal connection to the blonde beauty. She explained: “This wearing clothes knowing that I’m carrying the spirit of collection of fragrances is actually about a story and has an previous fashionistas, and living out more of their fanta- emotional association. The story really is about a woman who sies, and my own. ”I believe clothes carry the soul of the is multifaceted.” She added: “We always use the word nuzzle designer and the person wearing them forever, so I look for ‘Cherished’. The nuzzling nature of when a woman is with for clothes with a soul. Perhaps it’s something only I can the thing that is most important to her and her family and in see.” Despite her ever-changing style, the ‘Applause’ hit- her home. ”Once women have to leave that home and support maker - who is known as a fashion icon - insists she will what [they’ve] created, women have to earn a living whatever always stay true to herself. She explained: “Classic for me that might be. ‘Radiant’ is something that will carry you. Feel- Drew Barrymore is something that changes all the time, like a drifting an- ing fresh throughout the day is a beautiful necessity.” Whereas chor. I’m in a way wearing the same outfit over and over, ‘Sultry’, she explained, is a scent to wear when there is “hope- but I’m just a different expression of the same woman. fully romance in our life”. Meanwhile, the perfumes will launch ”When I leave the house, I bear the souls of fashionistas in the US in October in more than 3,000 Walmart stores. who came before me; I continue to live glamorously to Lady Gaga celebrate them. I’m just being me.” Brook reveals her travel Hale teams up with Hollister beauty secrets

ucy Hale has teamed up with Hollister. The ‘Pretty Little Liars’ actress has elly Brook has revealed her secret to helped design two collections for the US brand which reflect elements looking good on the go. The model of Southern California’s laid-back lifestyle, reports WWD. The first of the Kand actress is frequently travel- L ling and has admitted that the constant two ranges will be released on August 8 and features easy-to-layer pieces in a variety of colors. The second, to be released on August 29, consists of beach- jet-setting could easily take a toll on her inspired separates with relaxed silhouettes. The entire collection - which in- beauty regime. However, the brunette cludes dresses, leggings, skirts and top - will retail from $19.95 to $44.95 and be beauty revealed that simply drinking available for a limited time only. Lucy, 25, said: “I definitely lean more towards enough water and using a drugstore a laid-back look, which makes my style a great match for Hollister. I wanted to moisturiser helps her maintain her clear create carefree outfits that effortlessly transition from a coffee run to going out.” complexion. She told OK! magazine: “Get Michael Scheiner, the director of marketing and public relations for Abercrom- enough sleep and drink plenty of water to bie & Fitch - the company which owns Hollister - is thrilled with the team-up keep hydrated. My go-to product would and thinks the pretty brunette is the perfect ambassador for the brand. He said: be E45 Dermatological Cream - so simple “(Her) easygoing personality goes hand in hand with our Hollister lifestyle.” Lucy but incredibly effective, especially when - who released her debut single ‘You Sound Good To Me’ earlier this year - is set I’m travelling a lot. I also slather on Yonka’s to launch the collection’s campaign with a performance at Hollister House, in Age Defence Serum. ”I make sure to take Santa Monica, California, today. the time out to relax with a massage or a facial - great for your skin and also so im- portant to have that time to yourself.” Kelly also shared her favorite make-up products and emphasized how much she loves Lucy Hale Wyatt pressured contouring her cheeks to create a golden glow. She explained: “I’m a huge fan of Tom Ford’s make-up so you’d find a bronzer and into staying slim his contouring brush. When it comes to foundation, I’m a fan of Chanel Vitalumiere imberly Wyatt felt pressured into staying slim. The former Pussycat and my all-time favourite mascara is YSL Doll has admitted that the group’s management forced the girls volumising mascara. I wear my own Kelly Kinto staying in shape by threatening to drop them from the group if Kelly Brook Brook Beauty Nail Polish and I’m also never they put on weight. She told Health and Fitness magazine: “There was a lot without Lancaster Sun Beauty Silky Milk of pressure from the management label to stay in shape. I knew we were Fast Tan Optimizer.” Kelly, 34, also admitted replaceable, so the pressure of wanting to stay in the group kept me in the that her constant jet-setting has prompted gym.” Since the group went their separate ways in 2010, Kimberley - who her to change her wardrobe and she is now now appears as a judge on the Sky 1 dance show ‘Got To Dance’ - has kept starting to adapt to the laid-back Califor- up her strict fitness regime. The 32-year-old singer hits the gym three to nian lifestyle. She said: “At the moment five times a week, as well as attending three gruelling hot yoga sessions my style is very ‘LA casual’ and I’ve been at an hour and a half each. She explained: “Exercise absolutely has to work buying a lot of pieces from Lululemon. I with my life and be something I can live with. ”It’s a priority because it’s a also love New Look - I work with them a lot. source of stress relief and fuels my determination. It’s all about keeping my It makes me so happy to when people tell workouts mixed and having something to look forward to.” me they are wearing my designs.”

Robert Pattinson Robert Pattinson: Working for Dior is ‘ridiculous’

obert Pattinson says working for Dior is “ridiculous”. The ‘Twlight Saga’ actor - who has starred in a print advertisement Rfor the French fashion house, as well as a sultry black and white video campaign for their fragrance ‘Dior Homme’ - admit- ted he loves modeling for the luxury label as it requires minimal effort but involves a lot of partying. He told The Daily Telegraph newspaper: “(It’s) the most ridiculous job in the world. I have to do barely anything and I just occasionally have to go to some Dior parties, which is great.” Despite fronting the high-end brand, Robert revealed he owns very few clothes of his own and often resorts to stealing garments he’s been given to wear at premieres. The 28-year-old actor explained: “I’ve started wearing the same thing Kimberly Wyatt Rihanna pretty much every day like a uniform. I haven’t taken this jacket off for weeks. ”It’s ridiculous. I don’t understand how I don’t have any clothes. I’ve basically stolen every item of clothing that anyone’s ever given me for a premiere but in my closet there are literally about three things. ”I’m sure there’s some kind of random storage Balmain designer calls box full of them somewhere.” Kerr treats food Rihanna the new top model like ‘medicine’ almain’s chief designer has hailed Rihanna as the new “top model”. The iranda Kerr treats food like “medicine”. The ‘Victoria’s Secret’ French fashion house’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing, has labeled model is known for her slim figure and flawless complexion, the ‘Rude Boy’ hitmaker as the Cindy Crawford of the new generation but Miranda has promised that it’s not all down to great DNA, B M after working with her on the luxury label’s spring/summer 2014 campaign. and has instead credited her good diet for her amazing body. Mi- Speaking of his collaboration with Rihanna - who posed for the brand in an randa - who is a certified health coach and yoga enthusiast - revealed off-the-shoulder denim top complete with gold hardware - Olivier told The that she treats food as “fuel” for her body and has found that eating Independent newspaper: “When you look at an old Versace show, you loved the a variety of healthy meals means she never gets bored with her diet. dress, but you loved Claudia Schiffer, you loved Cindy Crawford. Supermodels! She told Marie Claire México y América Latina magazine: “Learn to With Rihanna you get that, too. ”Today people are looking at Rihanna like they savor fresh products and remember that food can be medicine, it’s the were looking at Naomi Campbell or Claudia ... nobody wants to be a model, ultimate fuel for the body.” However, the 31-year-old businesswoman everybody wants to be a singer. That’s the new dream. I think having Rihanna - who owns the cosmetics company Kora Organics - also admitted in the campaign is like having Cindy Crawford or Christy Turlington, but for my that her healthy lifestyle does allow her to indulge occasionally. The generation. ”I love seeing a woman, the feeling of a model, a top model.” The brunette beauty shared: “Don’t deprive yourself of anything, because if 28-year-old designer also admitted that unlike the other heads of prominent you do it’s human nature to crave it even more. Living life in a balance fashion houses he is happy to see copies of his high-end designs on the high is important. ”I try to be 80 percent healthy and 20 percent indulgent. street. He told Vogue.co.uk: “I think it was Coco Chanel who said if you’re origi- When I travel I like to experience a different culture, try new food from nal, be ready to be copied, ”I love seeing a Zara window with my clothes mixed all around the world and make the best out of life.” with Céline and Proenza! I think that’s genius. It’s even better than what I do! I love the styling, I love the story ... I watch the windows always, and it’s genius what they do today. They go fast, they have a great sense of styling and how to Miranda Kerr pick up what they have to pick up from designers.”—Bang Showbiz LIFESTYLE MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Features38 Chasing

In a photo taken on June 10, 2014 members of Kpop group ‘Billion’ L-R: Ki-Ryun, Ray, Betty, Song-Yi. Seul-Gi, and Janet pose for a photo at their rehearsal studio in Paju, north the K-pop dream of Seoul.—AFP photos

Manager Park In-Seo (second left) talks to Kpop group ‘Billion’ members Ki-Ryeon (left), Janet (cen- tre left), Betty (centre right), Ray (second left), and Seul-gi (right) prior to a performance at a shopping mall in Ilsan, near Seoul.

Time to get up girls!” The call comes at 6:00 am as it does every morning, ‘It’s a survival tournament’ pulling Ray from her bunk bed at the start of another 16-hour day in Monthly tests are held to evaluate progress and determine who will earn “search of stardom. Ray and the five other young women sharing a small a slot in a band—a winnowing-out process that all the Billion members Seoul apartment make up the K-pop band “Billion”—which at times can feel went through. “It’s a survival tournament where only the winners move like the number of miles they are from achieving their goal. K-pop glamour onward,” said Billion’s lead manager Park In-Seo. “Launching a pop band is has conquered much of Asia and beyond, but for every headlining boy and a large investment. You have to look after that,” Park said. Costs vary, but dif- girl band, there are many more like “Billion” struggling for a break on the ferent agencies questioned by AFP said launching a band from its creation Kpop group ‘Billion’ rehearse at their studio in Paju, north of Seoul margins of South Korea’s best-known cultural export. to a debut album—required an outlay of anywhere between $500,000 and And that means grueling days packed with travelling, training, rehears- one million dollars. ing, grooming and performing under the watchful eyes of record label More time is devoted to dance practice than anything else—reflecting minders who push an almost military-like dawn-to-dusk regimen. The sacri- the importance placed on immaculately-synchronized choreography. Hour fice is substantial. Holidays are rare, and most live with other band mates in after draining hour, the Billion girls are taken through the same steps to dorm-like apartments provided by their agencies, who decide when they lock in each minor detail from every hip swivel to finger twirl. “I know it so wake up, what they do, when and what they eat and when they go to bed. well, my body moves by itself once this song plays,” said Seul-Gi, referring “It’s really not what it looks like on TV. You have to work incredibly hard just to “Dancing Alone”—the main track from their album. to make a debut,” said Ray. Each of the band members are also encouraged to develop a quirky, “We’re extremely lucky to have made it this far,” the 23-year-old rapper “special” skill that they can show off during interviews, such as impersonat- told AFP. “This far” means a debut album released in March, nearly two ing various celebrities. Ray’s surprising specialty is animal noises, which years after the group was formed. Even on a day without a booking, they the management seems slightly ambivalent about. “Sometimes they say wake up at six, work out for several hours and spend the rest of the day it’s funny and I can try it on air, sometimes they don’t,” she said. Billion had rehearsing dance steps and honing singing skills, with a 10 pm lights-out hoped the March release of their album would earn them a TV break, but considered an early night. barely a month later South Korea was rocked by the Sewol ferry disaster that killed 300 people—most of them schoolchildren. The tragedy plunged ‘Bit groggy in the morning’ the entire country into mourning, resulting in the mass cancellation of “They usually go to bed after midnight, so you can see why they are a bit concerts and entertainment shows. groggy in the morning,” explained Lee Hyo-Jin, as she moved from bed to (From left) Members of Kpop group ‘Billion’, Seul-Gi, Janet, Ki-Ryeon, bed, gently but firmly enforcing the wake-up call. Lee, 31, is one of a trio of Rain, tiny crowds, bad sound Betty, Song-Yi and Ray prior to a concert in Ilsan, near Seoul. managers running Billion’s career and scheduling the daily lives of its mem- But they keep plugging the album at every opportunity, including a bers. The band share two spartan bedrooms—each with a bunk bed and a low-profile regional qualifier for the 2014 Miss Korea contest at a shopping third mattress on the floor. There’s a makeup cabinet and not much else. mall outside Seoul. Held on a small outdoor stage, in torrential rain, in front A piece of paper pinned to the wall carries the hand-written message: of a few dozen damp spectators and with a dodgy sound system, the event “We’ll make it! We’ll be the best! We’ll never get tired!” There is little time for was a stern test of the band’s ambition and commitment. But it was one relationships and none of the six has a current boyfriend, while several say they rose to without complaint, bouncing onto the stage after an uncom- they haven’t dated for years. The only break is given for South Korea’s two fortable three-hour wait under umbrellas. main holidays, the Lunar New Year and the Chuseok harvest festival, when The performance lasted 10 minutes and was greeted with scattered they can visit their families. applause before the band climbed into their minivan for the drive back to Seoul. The next day will see them perform at a corporate picnic. It can be Missing family and home a thankless life at times, but Billion stick to their punishing regimen and “The band literally is my second family,” said Song-Yi, 22, a music major seem genuinely content with their choice. “Even if we don’t make it, it’s who took time out of college to join “Billion”. “I miss my real family a lot worth a try,” said Ray.—AFP but try to contain that feeling, because I need to focus on this right now,” she said. Fellow member Seul-Gi, 19, was just a high school junior when she was picked up by the agency. Lee is a key figure in the life of the band Members of Kpop group ‘Bil- members: a manager who is also a dorm matron, confidante, minder and lion’ pose with fans following a peace-keeper. performance at a mall in Ilsan, She is responsible for keeping everyone on a strict diet of twice-daily near Seoul. meals—consisting mainly of vegetables and fruits, along with small strips of chicken breast. Looks are everything in the K-pop world—for girl- and boy-bands—and a set of scales squats permanently in the living room of the “Billion” apartment. “It’s difficult, because I really like food. But it’s neces- sary,” says lead singer Betty, who sometimes stays awake at night sharing fantasies of favorite foods with her two roommates. Betty, 21, is 1.6 meters (5ft 2in) tall and weighs 45 kilograms (99 pounds). K-pop has been criticized for its production-line mentality, churning out similar-sounding, similar looking, similar-moving groups. Billion are man- aged by Move Entertainment which is a relative minnow in an industry dominated by three groups—SM, YG and JYP—who each employ a small army of producers, choreographers and stylists. The hunt for talent is ex- tremely competitive and the agencies start recruiting kids as young as 13. Members of Kpop group ‘Billion’perform following a Miss Korea Kpop group ‘Billion’ member Ray is at- pageant at a mall in Ilsan, near Seoul. tended to by stylists at a studio in Seoul.

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This image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows three lifelike dinosaurs, part of the “Walking with Dinosaurs, the Arena Spectacular,” in New York. Lotteries nationwide try to bring in young adults adi Williams, 21, spends her days selling lottery tickets at TAZ’s Supermarket One convenience store in downtown Raleigh. She Msees a steady stream of customers daily, but she’s not one of them. “Everyone who’s above 40 comes in every day and spends like $80 on lottery tickets. It’s ridiculous,” she said. “Never really young people, I’m not interested either and I’ve never thought about why.” Getting younger adults interested in a 40-year-old industry — where arguably the biggest hat does a man who spends his work days creating animatronic that’s durable. The exact ingredients are a trade secret. “It has this thing product innovation was the advent of the scratch card in 1987 — is a dinosaurs do on his day off? If you’re Sonny Tilders, you go see that I can’t tell you about. I’d have to kill you and your family,” he jokes. challenge for lottery leaders worldwide. the real thing in person. Tilders, the creative director of The The dinosaurs also feature muscle bags that stretch and contact “It’s being constantly talked about,” said North Carolina Education Lot- W Creature Technology Co., couldn’t resist recently stopping by the Ameri- under the skin. “A bit like our own muscles change shape as we flex and tery Director Alice Garland. Even when the power ball jackpot hit $500 can Museum of Natural History while in New York to see some genuine extend them,” says Tilders. They’re filled with Styrofoam beans like you’d million, Garland couldn’t excite her three kids, ages 29, 30, and 33 at the fossils up close. “I wanted them to move. Just one of them,” Tilders says, find in a bean bag. Other parts of the dinos are inflatable. The Creature chance to win big. “I can’t interest my children in it,” she said. “I have to laughing. In his day job, they do: Tilders is the driving force behind the Technology Co. added feathers on many of the beasts after recent dis- threaten them within an inch of their life to go by a $2 ticket. It’s $2. Go “Walking with Dinosaurs, the Arena Spectacular,” which has returned coveries by paleontologists pointed to the possibility that a large num- buy a ticket. Please, I’m begging you.” for a North American tour with 20 updated lifelike dinosaurs, including ber of non-avian dinosaurs had “dinofuzz” as part of their body covering. In the US, state lotteries are trying to engage 20- and 30-somethings many sporting feathers, the ability to reach up and eat leaves, and three “We do have to wait until there’s a certain level of conviction because it’s with new phone apps, websites and altruistic cause-based campaign- new babies. a big investment,” Tilders says. ing. But it’s a gradual evolution. “(The) US is behind the rest of the world The show, based on an award-winning BBC Television series, travels The dinosaurs are just part of what Tilders’ company can do. He and on technological innovation,” said Don Feeney, research and planning 200 million years from Triassic to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, his team created the giant robotic bear that blew out the Olympic flame director of Minnesota’s lottery. Lotteries in the UK and Canada have been and features 10 species of dinosaur. It is produced by Global Creatures, at Sochi, a giant talking Statue of Liberty puppet for Radio City Music selling lottery tickets online for nearly a decade. the Australian company behind the new musical “King Kong,” the Tony Hall that will debut next year and a 21-foot King Kong with inflatable A quarter of lottery players in the UK are between the ages of 16 Award-winning “War Horse” and “How To Train Your Dragon.” forearms and 45 axis of movement that is the centerpiece of a show and 24 and register for lottery games and tickets online, according to “Walking with Dinosaurs” is in Pittsburgh this weekend and next goes itching to get to Broadway. “We make this incredible, high-tech, bespoke Camelot Business Solutions, which operates lotteries in the UK. The to Auburn Hills in Michigan before Canadian stops scheduled in Mon- creative technology and we think it’s got outlets in more than just arena lottery is working on adding instant win games to their digital offer- treal and Ottawa for the rest of August. In September, it lumbers toward shows. It’s an exciting period for us,” Tilders said.—AP ings. “We are trying to attract this demographic by offering players an the California cities of Anaheim and Los Angeles and other stops are enhanced and regularly refreshed range of games, and focusing on inno- planned throughout the West and Midwest. vation to better reflect people’s changing lifestyles and shopping habits,” “There’s real drama in what we’ve made,” says Scott Faris, the director, said Laura Pearson, a spokeswoman for Camelot Business Solutions. whose work is backed by an 80-piece orchestra score. “Not only have Of those who play lotteries across the country, people between the we built dinosaurs to scale, we’ve also built a climax at the end of the ages of 25 and 34 routinely participate the least. “It’s always been the first act with a big battle and then the second act tops that.” The larg- case that the sweet spot for lottery demographics comes into play after est dinosaur in the show is the 36-foot tall, 56-foot long Brachiosaurus, the age of 30,” said Paul Jason, CEO of the Public Gaming Institute. Young which weighs 1.6 tons, or the heft of a standard family car. One puppe- adults have never been a top-buying demographic, Jason said. Today’s teer guides it from underneath — “like Scotty on ‘Star Trek,’” says Tilders 20- and 30-somethings have grown up in a digital age and expect a dif- — and two others manipulate it from a location high above the stage. ferent entertainment experience than past generations. Some dinosaurs are the size of a small dog and are radio controlled. “While it’s wonderful to see all these great shows on TV that use Need to be more social computer-generated imagery to create another world, I think they kind Tying lotteries to charity is a new, appealing frontier if Illinois Lottery of miss something,” says Tilders, a dinosaur fan as a kid. “What’s really Director Michael Jones has it pegged. “Young adults really care about nice about doing it live onstage is the greater sense of awe and wonder causes, they really want to help things they believe in and causes they when you see something — albeit made of fabric and steel — that con- believe in,” he said. Illinois has games that direct money to the Special vinces you that it’s alive.” Olympics, Breast Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis research and has seen Tilders, who trained under famed puppeteer Jim Henson, has worked more sales among younger people with those games, Jones said. North on such films as “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith,” “Ghost Carolina’s lottery benefits education. Younger players may come to the Rider” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.” He knew when he first started lottery only if their friends come, too. The games need to be more social, making dinosaurs that the effort would hinge on one key element. “We This July 15, 2014 photo shows Sonny Tilders, the creative Feeney said.—AP knew that if we couldn’t solve the skin, we would struggle to solve the director of The Creature Technology Company, at the Barclay’s whole creature,” he says. The result is a lightweight Spandex-type fabric Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York.—AP