Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:IX Issue No:238 Price: Afs.15

Weekend Issue, Sponsored by Etisalat FRIDAY . APRIL 03. 2015 -Hamal 14, 1394 H.S www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimes www.twitter.com/ afghanistantime

Bagram prison under Afghan 17 killed, 50 authorities injured in Khost control: MoD Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi suicide bombing Bagram prison was AT News Report officials to resign for alleged under the control of corruption allegations. Afghan authorities KABUL: At least 17 protestors Provincial Police Chief, and the detention center were killed and more than 50 were Faizullah Ghairat, confirmed injured as result of a suicide bomb- the attack and death toll, say- was guarded by the ing in southeastern Khost city of ing the suicide attacker deto- Afghan National Army the country, local officials said on nated his explosives among (ANA) troops . Thursday. the protesters who had staged The deadly suicide attack in protest demonstration near KABUL: Ministry of Defense eastern Khost province has tar- the governor s residence, ac- rejected the recent media reports geted demonstrators, who were cusing him of corruption and about reactivation of the notori- protesting against the provincial lands usurpation. Chief of the ous Bagram detention center by parliamentary defense com- the US officials and said the pris- mittee, Homayoun Homay- on was under control of the Af- oun, is also among the injured ghan government. The ministry s persons. He was shifted to deputy spokesman Dawlat Waz- provincial hospital. Some of eri in a telephonic interview with the injured people were in crit- By Farhad Naibkhel was baseless and Farkhunda did men and accused Farkhunda of protect Farkhunda and control the Afghanistan Times said the not burn the Holy Quran. The burning copy of the Holy Quran situation but later failed to enforce ical condition. Taliban, in a KABUL: Fact Finding Com- Bagram prison was under the con- statement, have denied links commission members were com- which sparked public anger. Ac- the law and rescue the girl from trol of Afghan authorities and the mission, established after kill- prised of Ulema, lawmakers, civil cording to finds of the commis- the mob. It showed weakness to the attack. Spokesman for ing of the 27-year old detention center was guarded by the group Zabihullah Mujahid rights and human rights activists. sion, Farkhunda had a good per- and unprofessionalism of police. the Afghan National Army (ANA) Farkhunda to probe the case, Speaking at a press conference sonality and learn the Holy Qu- Therefore, the government shall said that the attacker was not troops. It is while a local newspa- sent by them. has found Farkhunda inno- here he said that no documents ran by heart and was an active re- take notice of the issue, the com- per, Weesa, on Tuesday March cent. The commission s find- and evidence have been found to ligious motivator. The allegations mission said. The findings also 31 has reported that Bagram pris- ings showed that Farkhunda prove the claim that Farkhunda are totally against her character, showed that the incident started on is under control of the US sol- Deputy Information Minister was accused of burning copy burnt the Holy Quran. he added. Baloch further said that from verbal clash and till killing diers and number of prisoners is of the Holy Quran. The 27- He said that motives behind no document or witness proved and burning of Farkhunda took 25 increasing day by day. Wazeri DISMISSED FOR ENDORSING year old was lynched and Farkhunda s killing are still un- involvement of any religion schol- minutes. termed the report baseless and said killed by a mob in Kabul City clear, but the young woman tried ar in lynching and killing of The commission urged the that hundreds of prisoners were in presence of policemen, near- to prevent people, particularly Farkhunda. government to prosecute the case released after proved innocent. FARKHUNDAS LYNCHING ly two weeks ago. Head of women, from visiting the Shah-e Based on the commission re- transparently and punish the per- Wazeri while denying com- AT News Report Holy Quran. However, she the commission Mawlawi Do Shamshira Shrine. It is said port all the 27 arrested suspects petrators in accordance to the law. menting on under custody of the later apologized for her state- Mohiuddin Baloch said that that Farkhunda was telling peo- are illiterate or less-educated. It also asked the government to innocence prisoners said that the KABUL: Deputy Information ment on Facebook and media after assessment of all docu- ple to stop taking talisman from Most of them cannot recite the arrest the remaining perpetrators innocent prisoners are released and Culture Minister, Simeen interviews, but the case final- ments and evidences, it was soothsayers. This practice has Holy Quran. The findings also re- who were involved in case but are after assessment of their cases by Hasanzada, has been dismissed for ly led to her dismissal, accord- established that the allegation earned ire of the shrine s watch- vealed that police in start tried to at large. a specific commission as hundreds publicly endorsing the brutal ing to sources in presidential prisoners were released after they lynching of a young woman, who palace, who gave the informa- were proved innocent. was beaten to death by an angry tion to several local media out- Poor student tops university entrance exams On Wednesday, a number of mob in Kabul City two weeks lets. At least 47 people includ- Uruzgan tribal elders in a meeting back. The 27-year-old Farkhunda ing the custodian and the ser- KABUL: An underprivileged dents from across the country. The back in Quetta belonged to Afghans know that I topped I was so much with the ex-president Hamid was brutally beaten to death and vants of the shrine have been student from northern Baghlan 24-year-old, born in Dahan-e- and teaching the same syllabus that happy that I can t express it, he Karzai had said that innocent pris- her body was set on fire by angry arrested by police after inves- province, Mohammad Qasim Ghori district of Baghlan, is a son Afghanistan has. Three months added. He still faced financial prob- oners should be released. It is mob in Shah-e Do Shamshira, a tigations revealed the accusa- Mohammadi, who topped re- of Mohammad Reza, a poor street prior to the Kankoor examinations, lems and urged the higher education worth mentioning that Bagram jail prominent shrine in Kabul city, tions were false and no proof cent Kankoor or nationwide vendor, who sells plastic shoes and he said, his family moved back to ministry to provide him with hos- was handed over to the Afghan where police were unable to pre- was found to prove the Holy university entrance exams, on sandals. He told Pajhwok Afghan Kabul where they dwell in west of tel and other facilities. He has cho- government after an agreement be- vent the angry people from beat- Quran was burnt. Before this, Tuesday said economic hur- News his family had left the coun- the city. His family had financial sen Kabul Medical University and tween Kabul and NATO was ing the girl. Ms. Hasanzada justi- Ministry of Interior dismissed dles did not avert his focus try twice for Pakistan due to eco- difficulties and to make ends meet, said with this field he could better signed in March 2013. Afghan of- fied and praised the mob for lynch- Kabul Police spokesman, from studying. Mohammadi nomic predicaments. Last year, he majority of his family members serve the people. Mohammdi has ficials that time said that they have ing Farkhunda on her Facebook Hashmat Stanekzai, who had scored 354.34 points out of finished high school in Quetta city were weaving carpets. It wasn t one brother and four sisters. His took custody of 4,000 prisoners account soon after the news was allegedly justified the lynch- 360 in last year s exams and the capital of Balochistan prov- unexpected for me to top these father is a street vendor where he from the allied forces, and release circulated in media that a woman ing on personnel Facebook stood tall among 226,000 stu- ince. Mohammadi said his school exams, but still when I came to sells plastic sandals. (Pajhwok) 136 prisoners at the time. has allegedly burnt a copy of the account. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. FRIDAY . APRIL 03, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

AFGHANISTAN TIMES Editor: Abdul Saboor Sarir Phone No: +93-772364666 E-mail: [email protected] Istanbul hostage incident highlights the enduring impact of the Gezi protests and the polarisation of Turkish society.

Email: [email protected] By David Lepeska hours," said a statement on a probe, and, by most accounts, ISIL-style execution and de- www.afghanistantimes.af One of Turkey's classic whirl- website called Halkin Sesi, or marked a reasonable approxi- mand vigilante justice - an AKP wind news days kicked off mid- the Voice of the People, which mation of justice. Yet, the hos- fantasy come to life. Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi morning Tuesday when a has been linked to the DHKP- tage incident was the day's As negotiations wound blackout gripped the country, C. Turkish authorities sprang most meaningful bit of news, into evening, Elvan's father Advisory editorial board grounding flights, shutting into action. Within 90 minutes highlighting the enduring im- spoke on the phone to the gun- Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, down transport links and the building had been evacu- pact of the Gezi protests, which men, pleading for the prosecu- stranding late-arriving com- ated and a Special Forces team were marked by government tor's life and explaining that all Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal muters from the Bosporus Strait had secured the 6th floor. As heavy handedness and lack of he wanted was a fair trial. to the Mediterranean. A few the 3:35pm deadline passed and remorse, and deepened the po- Shortly after 8:30pm, the Graphic-Designers: hours later, a government pros- negotiations began, the father larisation of Turkish society. special forces unit stormed the ecutor called for the acquittal of Berkin Elvan, in a widely The AKP narrative is that the gunmen in a hail of bullets, kill- Mansoor Faizy and Edriss Akbari of all 236 suspects in the Baly- shared tweet, made an urgent conservative, Turkey-loving ing both. Shot five times - three Marketing & Advertising: oz (Sledgehammer) coup plot plea: "My son is dead, no one milli irade (national will) must in the head - the prosecutor was trial, citing digital files that else should die. The prosecu- constantly battle the coup-plot- rushed to the hospital but later Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 could not constitute evidence. tor must be released." The Cag- ting capulcu (looters, or dis- died. Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan This marked a 180-degree-turn layan Palace of Justice, the senters). Elvan is from Okmey- In the end, they terrorised in a vast, complex case the rul- scene of the crisis, is the larg- dani, a working class Istanbul Turkey's largest city and killed Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 ing Justice and Development est courthouse in Europe. It's neighbourhood populated by a public servant, sullying the Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press Party had prosecuted for years. known for a gauntlet of guards Alevis, Kurds, socialists and memory of Berkin Elvan and Around that same time, two and security checks, but its other groups often margina- handing the AKP ideal cam- men armed with guns strolled security record is spotty. A year lised in President Recep Tayy- paign ammunition in the lead- into an Istanbul courthouse in ago, a woman and the police ip Erdogan's Turkey. Frustra- up to June's parliamentary elec- The constitution says lawyers' robes, made their way officer escorting her were killed tion towards the government is tions, along with an excellent to the sixth floor and took Me- by the woman's son as they palpable, visible even - in ubiq- reason to enforce its controver- Article 103: hmet Selim Kiraz hostage. Kiraz entered the building. uitous graffiti, including "Ber- sial new security law, which The Ministers can participate in the sessions of either House of the National had been named the public Elvan is from Okmeydani, a kin Elvan is immortal." gives police broad authority to Assembly. Either House of the National Assembly can demand the prosecutor in the case of Ber- working class Istanbul neigh- A sizable chunk of the wiretap, detain and even shoot participation of the Ministers in its session. kin Elvan, a 14-year-old Istan- bourhood populated by Alevis, neighbourhood has been slat- protesters. bul resident who had been hit Kurds, socialists and other ed for demolition as part of The Caglayan gunmen, like- in the face with a teargas can- groups often marginalised in Ankara's national urban renew- ly assuming Kiraz would fail to ister during the 2013 Gezi pro- President Recep Tayyip Er- al plan, and many young locals find sufficient evidence to tests, and died nine months lat- dogan's Turkey. have taken to battling the gov- charge police officers with the er. Police fight with anti-gov- During the Gezi protests, a ernment with violence. Many killing of Elvan, saw an oppor- Editorial ernment protesters in Turkey group of lawyers protesting have also turned to the Marx- tunity with the power outage Gut punch within Caglayan were roughed ist DHKP-C, which is consid- and took matters into their own The gunmen wore bandan- up by police and detained for ered a terrorist group by Tur- hands. The DHKP-C has never nas over their faces and claimed several hours, before release. key and the United States and been known for its strategic Bolstering roads security to be part of an outlawed leftist And in 2011, a dozen people maintains a robust cell in the brilliance. There has been a serious spike in roads insecurity. Masses, once again urged the government to take decisive measures to ensure security along highways. However, the calls fell once again on deaf ears as kidnapping and killing of passengers have become an order of the day. Instead of establishing security posts in the past decade to quell insurgency and ensure safety of travelers and commuters the government launched multiple military oper- ations against anti-state elements which had limited effects. Just elimination doesn t suffice. Maintenance of security is what mat- ters. After the operations when the security forces left the areas, insurgents returned once again to make lives of locals miserable. Therefore, if the success rate is measured of such operations it would not be exaggeration to say that militants are moving in a cycle move to other parts to escape ire of Afghan security forces and make a comeback when the operation is over. Perhaps, it is a key reason that has caused rise in security problems. Being, worst hit by security problems, residents of Dara-i-Suf district of Balkh province warned of indefinite pro- test if the government fails to tighten security of roads leading to their district. The warning is the outcome of a kidnapping case when unknown armed men kidnapped three persons in Shulgar group, the Revolutionary Peo- were stabbed in two separate neighbourhood. Turkish spe- But the way this incident ple's Liberation Party-Front fights between opposing par- cial forces take position in front turned out was enough to make district of the province. This is not the first ever case of this (DHKP-C). They issued a list ties attending a trial. Blackout of the courthouse [AFP] El- one wonder just whose side of demands: that police con- The blackout was Turkey's van's 'defenders' Last March, they were on. The next morn- nature as earlier 31 passengers were kidnapped at gunpoint, al- fess, live and on camera, to El- largest in 15 years, gripping all in the days after Elvan's death, ing's front-page headline in the legedly by the Islamic State fighters. Fate of those kidnapped is van's killing; that the officers but one of the country's 81 Erdogan spoke of Elvan at a pro-government daily newspa- responsible be named and pros- provinces and underscoring campaign rally, as "this kid with per Yeni Akit summed it up still uncertain despite tireless efforts of the local tribal elders ecuted in a "people's court" the government's catch-as- steel marbles in his pockets, nicely: "Gezi Park protesters (whatever that might be); and catch-can approach to infra- with a slingshot in his hand, his killed prosecutor." David and family members. No doubt, it was a preplanned act of the that those facing charges for structure. The Sledgehammer face covered with a scarf, who Lepeska, a freelance journalist terror group to use the kidnapped passengers as a bargaining participating in Elvan solidari- reversal, which led later in the had been drawn in by terror based in Istanbul, has written ty rallies be acquitted. Then, the day to the acquittal of all de- organisations". Now, a year lat- for The New York Times, The chip to secure release of its detained foot-soldiers and battle- gut punch. "The militants will fendants, was the logical end- er, Elvan's defenders emerged Atlantic, The Guardian, The punish the prosecutor with point of the government turn- on a drizzly afternoon, faces Financial Times and other out- field commanders, or perhaps get huge sum in ransom to finance death, unless he abides with around following the Gulenists' covered with scarves, to threat- lets. His work focuses on Tur- terror activities. their demands within three December 2013 corruption en a public prosecutor with key and the Middle East. If the IS or Daesh really planned to do so, it would be a major blowback for the security efforts initiated recently to clear res- tive parts of the country from militants and foreign-origin terror- ists. No matter what is the cost but the government has to ramp up efforts to release the passengers because their safety is state s responsibility. It would have been better if the government have taken securi- ty measures in advance to secure the highways. To address the concerns of the protestors of Dara-i-Suf, there shouldn t be any delay and the government should improve security along all roads. When roads are insecure, it will not only affect businesses but also human lives. Subscription Rates Categories Fee Afghanistan Times Annual Afg: 3600 at your door step For fast delivery service Six Months Afg: 1800 Afghanistan Times seeks the names, addresses of your International Organization $200 per year organizations and the number of copies you want. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. FRIDAY . APRIL 03, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES Palestinians to receive partial salaries as Israel withholds funds The Palestinian Authority will pay consecutive month, Bshara said partial salaries to most of its em- in a statement on Wednesday. Syria is negotiating an unusual deal ployees for a fourth straight month The International Monetary to exchange 100,000 tonnes of hard in April after Israel failed to trans- Fund has warned of dire conse- durum wheat from Syria for fer revenue it collects on the Pal- quences for the Palestinian econo- 100,000 tonnes of soft bread mak- estinians behalf, the Palestinian my if the transfers are not rapidly ing wheat from Italy, a source at Finance Ministry said. Israel start- resumed. Not only does it affect Syria s state grains agency said. ed withholding around $130 mil- consumption, but it means loans Talks continue and it is unclear lion a month in tax and customs taken out by Palestinian Authori- when it might be finalised, said a revenues in December after the ty employees and the Palestinian source at the General Establish- Palestinians announced that they Authority itself are in danger of ment for Cereal Processing and were joining the International Crim- falling into default. The Palestin- Trade (Hoboob). inal Court, a move finalized on ian Monetary Authority, the cen- It looks increasingly like Syr- Wednesday. tral bank, warned last week that ia has a distorted grain supply fol- Under international pressure, lending had nearly reached its lim- lowing disruption to its farming Israel agreed last week to resume it, with the banking system in- caused by the conflict, with too the transfers, saying it would im- creasingly in danger. much durum and not enough bread mediately pay around $400 mil- When Prime Minister Ben- wheat, one European trader said. lion - the withheld revenues less jamin Netanyahu said last Friday An exchange could be a cheap what the Palestinians owe for util- that the government would release method of changing this, saving ities supplied by Israel. But Pal- the transfers for humanitarian rea- foreign exchange. estinian finance minister, Shukri sons and because it was in Isra- Before Syria s four-year-old Bshara, said no money had yet el s interests , he was quick to re- civil war took hold, the country been received from Israel and as a ceive praise from the United States was a large exporter of durum result most Palestinian Authority and the European Union for the wheat, used for pasta-based dish- employees will receive 60 percent decision. es and semolina. Italy is a major of their salaries on Thursday, the Israeli officials had no imme- durum importer. fourth consecutive month of pay diate response on Wednesday A Syrian minister told Reuters cuts. Those earning less than 2,000 when asked to explain why the on Feb. 22 the country did not ex- shekels a month ($500) will con- money had not been transferred. pect to import wheat this year tinue to receive their full salary. According to Bshara, a total of 2.1 because domestic grain supplies The Palestinian Authority em- billion shekels ($500 million) is would be boosted by heavy rain- ploys around 150,000 people in now outstanding - four months fall and wider control of farmland, Gaza and the West Bank. worth of withheld revenue less the while the country still has an Ira- This procedure is because amounts the Palestinians pay for nian credit line to import commod- 150,000 tonnes of soft wheat for stocks as payment problems and change deal would involve Italian source said the planned deal is Israel has not yet transferred the water, electricity and other servic- ities if needed. bread making, European traders fighting have deterred many inter- wheat, it would probably involve looking feasible although much will Palestinian tax revenues for a fourth es supplied by Israel. But on Mar. 18 the Hoboob said. Trade sources also said in national firms from trading with wheat sourced throughout the EU, depend on the payment mecha- agency issued an international ten- March that Damascus faced chal- the country. another European trader said. nism, which continues to be an is- der to purchase and import lenges importing sufficient wheat I do not think any Italian ex- A European commodities trade sue with Syrian trades. Cotton prices rise Oil eases IRAQ OIL EXPORTS HIT below $57 as stocks dwindle RECORD 2.98M BPD IN MARCH as Iran, big powers negotiate Iraq s oil exports rose in March to a record 2.98 million barrels per day (bpd) from 2.597 million bpd in the previous month, the oil ministry said in a statement. Exports from Iraq s southern terminals reached 2.712 million bpd, while exports from the north via the Kurdistan pipeline were 268,000 bpd in March, the ministry said.March shipments KARACHI: Diminishing cotton 450,000 bales in stocks at present. generated $4.457 billion in stocks in the country induced Consequently, the textile industry revenue. Iraq sold its crude for strong demand from spinners has to face a gap of three months $48.24 per barrel. which pushed the commodity s till the arrival of new crop. The prices higher. However, floor bro- Karachi Cotton Association kers said activity could not pick (KCA) left its spot rates un- up as many ginners were reluctant changed. The following deals were to dispose of their stocks antici- reported to have changed hands on pating higher prices. The arrival of ready counter: 200 bales from the next crop would be late by at Hasilpur done at Rs4,400, 400 Smoke rises from the Ajil oil field as Shiite fighters gather in Al Hadidiya, south of Tikrit, en route to the Islamic State-controlled al-Alam least four weeks as early sowing bales Jalalpur at Rs5000, 600 bales town, where they are preparing to launch an offensive. (Reuters) of cotton for the new season could Kabbirwala at Rs5275 and 600 A general view shows an oil not be done in Punjab due to long bales Mianwali at Rs5300. derrick at the Rosneft spell of rain, while it has just start- The New York cotton recov- company owned Suzunskoye ed in Sindh. According to market ered overnight losses on renewed Unemployment rates oil field, north from the estimates, the country has around buying from exporters. Recovery in Japan Russian Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, March 26, show the tension between 2015. REUTERS/ Sergei Karpukhin Stronger dollar in a business mood GERMANY AND GREECE LONDON: Oil prices slipped on STALLS, CAPEX TO Thursday as officials from the big weak global economy global powers remained locked in nuclear talks with Iran that, if suc- BE CUT: BOJ TANKAN cessful, could allow the Islamic state to release more crude oil onto world markets. Negotiations on Tehran's dis- puted nuclear program have stretched well beyond a self-im- posed March 31 deadline, with diplomats saying the chances of a preliminary accord in the next few hours are finely balanced. Tehran is hoping for a deal that will end crippling economic sanctions and allow it to sell millions of barrels of oil, some of it stored at sea in Germany just released its latest un- posed to Greece s restructuring supertankers and ready for deliv- employment figures, and its job- plans, seeking instead to extract ery. Brent crude for May (LCOc1) less rate is at the lowest level since economic reforms that it thinks are was down 30 cents at $56.80 a In the last several months, the dol- they are successful, it will ulti- re-unification. Germany s is the necessary to make Greece s barrel by 0800 GMT. The contract lar has strengthened tremendously mately benefit the entire global largest economy in the euro zone economy more sustainable. It s a settled $1.99 higher on Wednes- against other currencies like the economy, including the United and has served as an economic an- process that pits one of Europe s day. U.S. crude for May (CLc1) euro, the pound and the yen. This States, which is also hurt when the chor for the rest of the member strongest economies against one of was down 25 cents at $49.84 a largely reflects the realization dollar appreciates because that Weakening demand at home and point improvement. states, which gives it considerable its weakest. Greece s unemploy- barrel, after closing up $2.49, or among investors that the Ameri- makes American goods more ex- abroad weighed on Japanese man- Big non-manufacturers' senti- power in economic dealings. ment rate had been on the way 5.2 percent, on Wednesday. Most can economy will do much better pensive for buyers abroad. ufacturers' confidence in the first ment improved by 2 points to plus Greece, on the other hand, is down, along with the rest of the financial markets will be closed on than other major economies in the The bigger question is whether quarter and big companies cut 19, beating a median forecast of grinding to recover from its pro- euro zone s, but the latest reading Friday for public and religious hol- coming months. monetary policy and a depreciat- spending plans, clouding the out- plus 17 and matching a high hit in longed recession, with unemploy- from December shows that it s idays. Crude prices snapped a The New York Times reports. The ing currency can make a significant look for Prime Minister Shinzo June 2014. ment above 26%. Its new leftist heading in the other direction. As three-session losing streak on dollar is now the strongest it has difference. There is growing evi- Abe's drive to reflate the econo- The survey will be among data government has been trying to re- the joblessness gap between the Wednesday after the U.S. Energy been against more than two dozen dence that simply increasing the my. But the latest central bank sur- BOJ policymakers scrutinize at its structure its debts. two nations expands, it shows Information Administration (EIA) other currencies in more than 10 money supply may not be enough vey showed service-sector firms rate review next week for clues on The majority of Greece s debt how at-odds the pair is; Germany said U.S. oil production dropped years, according to an index com- to revive weak economies, espe- saw business conditions improve whether their massive monetary is owed to the European Financial wants to save the euro and keep last week for the first time since piled by the Federal Reserve. One cially if demand in the rest of the to a nearly one-year high as they stimulus is working its way Stability Facility, a consortium of Greece from toppling over the late-December. In the Swiss city euro was trading at $1.09 on Fri- world is not growing quickly enjoyed lower oil costs and a surge through wider sectors of the econ- euro zone governments, in which edge, but not at the cost of another of Lausanne, U.S. Secretary of day, down from $1.37 a year ago; enough. Countries cannot export in inbound tourism, underscoring omy. Germany is the largest shareholder. failed bailout and its own prosper- State John Kerry and German For- many analysts predict that the two their way to growth if other na- the patchy nature of Japan's re- "It showed business sentiment Germany has been staunchly op- ity. eign Minister Frank-Walter Stein- currencies could reach parity in the tions are not in a position to buy covery. Both manufacturers and is moving sideways at high levels. meier said they would stay on in coming months for the first time their goods and services. non-manufacturers expect condi- There's nothing strange about it ... an effort to seal a political agree- since 2003. At the same time, the That might help to explain why tions to worsen slightly in the com- Abenomics is making steady UK economy grew at fastest ment with Iran, a step towards a yen has fallen about 14 percent Japan s economy is still struggling ing three months, the closely- progress," Chief Cabinet Secretary final pact due by the end of June. against the dollar. Like any major two years after its central bank watched "tankan" survey showed Yoshihide Suga told reporters. rate for nine years in 2014 Iranian Foreign Minister Moham- move in the financial markets, the began buying bonds in a big way, on Wednesday. That's a worrying Big manufacturers maintained mad Javad Zarif said "significant strengthening of the dollar has un- which has helped to send the yen sign for the Bank of Japan as it their conservative dollar-yen fore- The British economy grew at its spending also recorded a bumper rise progress" had been made but more nerved investors and policy mak- tumbling against the dollar. A ma- prints money aggressively in the casts and were cautious about fastest pace for nine years in 2014 of 0.6pc in the quarter. At £263.9bn, discussions were needed to reach ers. Some, like the governor of the jor part of the problem is that the hope of nudging companies and business conditions despite pro- as GDP figures showed the it is at its highest level since the ONS a deal on how to resolve a 12-year Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram government of Prime Minister households to boost spending. "We jecting increases in sales and prof- economy expanded by a stronger began recording the data. Business standoff over Tehran's nuclear Rajan, have complained that we are Shinzo Abe has not done enough can see that companies are more its in the year that began on than expected 2.8pc last year, ac- investment however, which has ambitions. Many analysts doubt in the age of competitive devalu- to reform the economy, for in- worried about overseas demand. At Wednesday, the survey showed. cording to the Office for National flagged since the financial crisis, con- a deal can be clinched in Lausanne. ation and beggar-thy-neighbor stance by getting businesses to in- the same time, the measure of do- "Manufacturers know that Statistics. Quarterly expansion tinued to fall and was driven by the "(I expect) nothing beyond a gen- policy. He and officials in other vest more of their savings and in- mestic demand has not improved," while the weak yen is a boon to came in at 0.6pc in the last three fall in oil prices, said the ONS. Chan- eral statement of intentions to keep countries, like South Korea, are creasing the employment of said Shuji Tonouchi, senior fixed their profits, that's an external fac- months of 2014, leading to overall cellor George Osborne welcomed the talks going through spring," Scott worried that central banks have women. income strategist at Mitsubishi tor. That's why they may feel un- yearly growth reaching the same figures, describing them as a "hat- Lucas of EA WorldView, a special- engineered the depreciation of cur- There are some signs of a Eu- UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities. certain on the outlook," said Ko levels as before the financial crisis trick of good news about the British ist website on Iran and Syria, told rencies like the euro and the yen ropean revival, though not enough "The capital expenditure fore- Nakayama, a senior BOJ econo- in 2006. A previous estimated of economy". "With 37 days to go the Reuters Global Oil Forum. Despite by printing money and aggres- to celebrate a return to growth. casts also raise doubts about the mist who briefed reporters on the GDP had calculated growth of election it's another sign that chang- the data showing U.S. production sively buying bonds in a bald at- Several countries, like Greece, Italy likelihood of achieving the BOJ's tankan. 2.6pc last year. The recovery con- ing course would put recovery at falling, U.S. crude oil inventories tempt to make their exports and France, are still shrinking, stag- inflation target," he said. An index showed companies tinued to be powered by Britain's risk," said Mr Osborne. "We've had climbed last week to a record high cheaper. nant or barely growing. A weaker The headline index gauging big saw overseas demand softening dominant services sector with the a significant upgrade to GDP, the for the 12th straight week. The The European Central Bank euro is good for all the countries manufacturers' sentiment was flat with some complaining of sluggish ONS downgrading its forecast for highest consumer confidence for EIA said U.S. crude stocks rose and the Bank of Japan are buying that use it but will primarily ben- from three months ago at plus 12 demand in China, which may also expansion in construction by over 12 years and confirmation that 4.8 million barrels to 471.4 million lots of bonds to stimulate weak efit big exporting nations like Ger- in March, the survey showed, sur- explain the gloomy mood among 0.1pc as it contracted by 2.2pc in living standards are higher than they barrels in the week to March 27. regional economies, but not neces- many, which is already one of the prising markets that expected a 2- manufacturers. the final quarter. Household were at the last election." [EIA/S] [API/S] sarily to hurt other countries. If strongest eurozone economies. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. FRIDAY . APRIL 03, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES India to add more AIDS, TB Nepal doctors stay away from drugs in essential medicines list work to support colleague MUMBAI: India is likely to add ernment's HIV/AIDS and tubercu- affordable for many, they said. The The sources, who are part of a health KATHMANDU: Thousands of more HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis losis control programmes, under private sector accounts for about 80 ministry panel to review the essen- doctors in Nepal stayed away from drugs to a list of essential medi- which patients suffering from these percent of India's healthcare deliv- tial medicines list, declined to be work at clinics and hospitals cines that are subject to price caps, diseases get free medicines in gov- ery market. The AIDS and TB med- identified as the new additions have Wednesday to support a colleague people directly involved in the ernment clinics, the sources told icines would join a list of nearly 400 not been finalised. Y.K. Gupta, vice who has been on a hunger strike for process said - a move to improve Reuters. But many patients in the essential drugs under price control chairman of the panel, declined to 10 days demanding reforms in med- the affordability of medicines. country prefer private hospitals, in India, where more than 70 per- comment on new drugs that would ical education and services. More The drugs likely to be includ- where these medicines are sold at cent of people live on under $2 a be part of the list and said the dis- than 5,000 doctors took part in the ed in the list are part of the gov- the market price, making them un- day and health insurance is scarce. cussions were ongoing. (Reuters) action and only emergency servic- es were open in hospitals across the Himalayan nation, said Dr. Nir- mal Rimal of the Nepal Medical Association. The strike left most Ebola vaccine tests show it could people in Nepal without access to doctors. The physicians are sup- porting Dr. Govinda K.C., who is demanding that the government neutralise virus: Geneva hospital make medical education affordable to more students and medical ser- vices available to all citizens. Only three of Nepal's 20 medical colleg- es are run by the government. The tiate with the doctors, but there Hundreds of supporters lined up private colleges charge huge fees was no agreement reached to end Wednesday to visit K.C. at Kath- and are unaffordable for the major- the strike. K.C. had gone on a 15- mandu's Tribhuwan University ity of the population. K.C. is also day hunger strike last year for sim- Teaching Hospital, where he lies in alleging widespread corruption ilar demands. He resumed eating a hospital bed weak from hunger. A among officials in granting permits and doctors withdrew their pro- group of doctors briefly scuffled to private medical colleges and is tests after the government assured with police officers while protest- demanding that the officials be dis- them of changes in the medical ed- ing outside the Nepal Medical missed and punished. The govern- ucation system. K.C. now says the Council office in Kathmandu, Ne- ment formed a committee to nego- government has not done enough. pal's capital. New wave of GMOs: Pink pineapples, purple tomatoes

An experimental Ebola vaccine pable of neutralising the Ebola vi- should determine "whether a sin- campaigns were feasible, it said. tested on humans in Europe and rus," the Geneva University Hos- gle injection is enough to induce a The trials at HUG were briefly Africa sparks the production of the pitals (HUG) said in a statement. lasting immune response" or if suspended late last year after sev- antibodies needed to neutralise the A study of the phase 1 clinical tri- booster injections would be need- eral volunteers experienced unex- deadly virus, a Geneva hospital als on 158 volunteers in Switzer- ed, HUG said. Since the Ebola out- pected joint pains, but resumed said. Two experimental Ebola vac- land, Germany, Gabon and Ken- break began in Guinea in Decem- after it cut the doses used. The cines appear safe says US agency ya, published in the New England ber 2013, more than 25,000 peo- hospital said Wednesday that AFP Experimental Ebola vaccine Journal of Medicine, also showed ple in nine countries have been in- VSV-ZEBOV provoked inflamma- effective in monkeys: study AFP that the even small amounts of the fected with the virus, and over tory reactions like fever and mus- There is no licensed treatment vaccine could be effective. The 10,400 of them have died. All but cle pain in almost all the volun- or vaccine for Ebola, and the World phase 1 trials are aimed at testing a handful of those deaths have oc- teers, which is common in live vac- Health Organization last year en- for safety. The study compared the curred in Liberia, Sierra Leone and cines. In one in five volunteers dorsed rushing potential ones doses tested by the various teams, Guinea. HUG stressed Wednesday however, the vaccine particles through trials in a bid to stem the ranging from 300,000 to 50 mil- that phase III clinical trials -- aimed reached joints and caused pain sim- epidemic still simmering in west lion vaccine particles, and found at testing for efficacy -- underway ilar to rheumatism for about 10 Africa. Initial clinical trials of the that "even low doses of this ex- in Guinea "will determine whether days, mostly in hands, feet, knees VSV-ZEBOV candidate vaccine, perimental vaccine are able to trig- the immune response triggered by and elbows. Some volunteers also manufactured by the Public Health ger the production of antibodies this vaccine is able to protect the developed rashes for a few weeks, Agency of Canada and developed against the Ebola virus." Follow- population against the Ebola vi- it said. But "not a single volunteer by Merck, show that it "triggers up analysis six and 12 months af- rus." Those trials would also show had to miss work or be hospital- the production of antibodies ca- ter the volunteers took the shot whether large-scale vaccination ised," HUG said. WASHINGTON: With recent Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. prove quality. A few genetically government approval of potatoes has engineered a pink pineapple engineered fruits and vegetables are that don't bruise and apples that that includes lycopene, an antiox- already available in grocery stores: don't brown, a new generation of idant compound that gives toma- Hawaiian papaya, some zucchini Is cancer immunotherapy genetically modified foods is head- toes their red color and may have a and squash and a small amount of ed to grocery shelves. role in preventing cancer. USDA the sweet corn we eat, for exam- really a miracle cure ? What could be next? Cancer- has approved importation of the ple. But the bulk of the nation's fighting pink pineapples, heart- pineapple, which would be grown genetically engineered crops are Let's take a closer look healthy purple tomatoes and less only outside of the United States; corn and soybeans that are eaten fatty vegetable oils, among other it is pending FDA approval. Some by livestock or made into popular Right now, most cancer patients line think about immunotherapy. products, could receive govern- gardeners already grow conven- processed food ingredients like only have a few options for treat- Is this really the holy grail scien- ment approval in the coming years. tional purple tomatoes, but a small corn starch, soybean oil or high ment. They can get chemotherapy tists have been searching for, or The companies and scientists British company is planning to fructose corn syrup. The engi- or radiation in order to kill bad cells just the latest in a long line of ove- that have created these foods are apply for U.S. permission to pro- neered corn and soybeans have and stop them from dividing, and rhyped cancer fixes that flopped? hoping that customers will be at- duce and sell a new genetically faced resistance from environmen- they can get surgery to cut out the In the 1890s, a New York sur- tracted to the health benefits and modified variety that have high tal groups and some consumers disease. But the success rate of geon named William Coley noted convenience and overlook any con- levels of anthocyanins, com- who say not enough is known these options is far from perfect. that a patient's cancer seemed to cerns about genetic engineering. pounds found in blueberries that about the technology. The FDA Now there's a new kind of can- vanish after he came down with a "I think once people see more some studies show lower the risk has said engineered foods on the cer treatment on the horizon: im- bacterial infection. Coley thought of the benefits they will become of cardiovascular disease and can- market now are safe, but the groups munotherapies. These treatments maybe the bacteria had activated more accepting of the technology," cer. FDA would have to approve have called for the labeling so con- try to stimulate the immune sys- his immune system to fight the says Michael Firko, who oversees any health claims used to sell the sumers know what they are eat- tem, often through artificial pro- cancer. the Agriculture Department's reg- products. Seed giants Monsanto ing. According to a December As- teins or vaccines, to help the body And he wasn't alone. Before ulation of genetically modified or- and Dow AgroSciences are sepa- sociated Press-GfK poll, two- attack cancer from within. him, other doctors had also noted ganisms, or GMOs. Critics aren't rately developing modified soy- thirds of Americans favor those Media coverage on cancer im- the weird link between infections so sure. They say there should be bean, canola and sunflower oils labels. Facing that concern, com- munotherapy has generally struck and spontaneous cancer remis- more thorough regulation of mod- with fewer saturated fats and more panies developing the new prod- an excited note. This week, the TV sions. So Coley started experi- ified foods, which are grown from Omega-3 fatty acids. ucts say their strategy for winning program 60 Minutes called immu- menting by injecting people's tu- seeds engineered in labs. The Agri- The Florida citrus company over consumers is to harness the DALLAS: Texas lawmakers are Agency is collecting Americans' culture Department has the author- Southern Gardens is using a spin- increased interest in healthy eat- considering a bill that would keep phone records and intrusive prac- ity only to oversee plant health ach gene to develop genetically ing. a person's gun ownership status tices by other government agen- relative to GMOs, and seeking engineered orange trees that could "This is a new wave of crops from being listed in their medical cies show that the potential for Food and Drug Administration's potentially resist citrus greening that have both grower benefits and records, a move health providers abuse exists. "We just don't want safety approval is generally vol- disease, which is devastating the consumer benefits," says Doug worry would be an unnecessary it going into electronic medical untary. "Many of these things can Florida orange crop. Okanagan Cole of J.R. Simplot, the compa- government intrusion that harms records that could be accessed by be done through traditional breed- Specialty Fruits Inc., the compa- ny that developed the potatoes. their consultations with patients. other government entities," he said. ing," says Doug Gurian-Sherman ny that created the nonbrowning Many modified types of corn and The bill would make Texas at "It's basically to protect patient of the advocacy group Center for apples, is also looking at geneti- soybeans are engineered to resist least the second state to enact sim- privacy." The federal Health In- Food Safety. "There needs to be cally engineering peaches, cherries herbicides, which is of little use to ilar restrictions, following a 2011 surance Portability and Account- skepticism." and pears to resist disease and im- the consumer. Florida law on hold because of le- ability Act of 1996 offers various gal challenges. Proponents of the privacy protections for patients, Texas legislation say it's narrowly such as allowing people to check crafted to avoid infringing on med- what's included in their records and Packed with health benefits, ical care while also preventing gov- learning who has requested access ernment agencies from accessing to their records. Patients also have the information. Critics say the the option of declining to answer a coffee gains ground with experts proposal would only hamper the doctor's question they deem too open discussion of patient health personal. But Shulter said extra Long viewed as a controversial dark ment issued new dietary guidelines, wrote the guidelines. "We have and has no practical use. They also protections are needed because notherapies "a big leap forward"; mors with bacteria. He found that substance, coffee is gaining ground as it does every five years. found no negative, adverse effects note that medical privacy laws of- waivers are granted by a patient or a Vice HBO documentary on the the cancer regressed in some of among medical experts who say it But this year's recommenda- on health when you drink up to fer protections for a patient's per- legal representative allowing health subject recently suggested that those patients. can protect against heart disease, tions said for the first time that three to five cups a day," she told sonal information and government information to be forwarded to in- they're "miraculous" and "revolu- While Coley is now regarded Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dia- coffee is not generally harmful, AFP. "In fact, there is a decreased agencies already track gun owner- surance companies or other par- tionary," and that "we just might as the "father of immunotherapy," betes, even if it is decaffeinated. even multiple cups per day. risk of cardiovascular disease, type ship data. "I don't like government ties. Still, critics of the bill ques- be on the verge of curing cancer." his peers simply didn't believe his Multiple studies published "We looked at all the science," 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and moving into my exam room, in any tion why government agencies The positive outcomes for results. The idea of immunothera- worldwide in recent years have said Miriam Nelson, a professor a couple of cancers," including capacity," said Doug Curran, a fam- would seek such information from some patients receiving immuno- py for cancer fell in and out of fa- concluded that coffee can be good in the School of Nutrition Science breast and prostate cancer, she said. ily doctor in Athens, southeast of medical records when both state therapy do indeed seem impres- vor over the next 100 years, par- for the health. and Policy at Tufts University, and She said a "moderate amount" Dallas, who's on the board of the and federal agencies maintain lists sive, even remarkable. Doctors ticularly as doctors were having In February, the US govern- a member of the committee that would max out at 500 milligrams Texas Medical Association. "The of permit-holders and other data. have seen deadly tumors disap- success with radiation and chemo. of caffeine per day. Researchers do exam room is sacred." Republican "Common sense costs extra," said pear, and patients who were sup- Flash forward to 1992, when not yet understand the reason for state Rep. Gary Floyd, a Fort Worth pedia- posed to die have gone into remis- the first immunotherapy for can- coffee's health benefits. That's Stuart Spitzer, a surgeon from trician. "And it's not common." sion for years. The prolonged re- cer came on the market. It was In- why Tom Brenna, another mem- Kaufman in North Texas, submit- Floyd adds that with the lim- sponses to treatment in very sick terleukin-2 (IL-2), approved by ber of the advisory group that ted the bill after hearing concerns ited amount of time he can spend patients are almost never seen with the Food and Drug Administration wrote the new guidelines, urged from constituents who were with young patients and their fam- chemotherapy. to treat metastatic renal cell carci- some caution. "Implying that cof- alarmed at being asked during ilies, it's important to ask ques- Drug companies are jumping noma, an advanced form of kidney fee is going to cure cancer is not a health consultations whether they tions to ascertain the health or en- into the fray to bring new immu- cancer, and, a few years later, to very good thing to do," said Bren- own guns, said Spitzer's chief of vironmental dangers they may face. notherapies to market. (As the Wall treat advanced melanoma (a kind na, a professor of nutrition and staff, Robert Shulter. A backyard pool, secondhand Street Journal reported, half of of skin cancer). chemistry at Cornell University. "They don't consider it to be smoke or an improperly installed Standard & Poor s top-ten list of When patients took large dos- But after poring over the research, medically relevant to their condi- car seat could be other household promising drugs for 2015 included es of IL-2 a protein that's made experts could find no reason for tion," Shulter said. concerns, not just guns, he said. cancer immunotherapies.) In the during an immune response concern. He said the bill takes no issue "I guess I would ask a patient, bleak landscape for cancer treat- their bodies sometimes attacked "There is no evidence whatso- with a doctor putting in the record 'Wouldn't you want your physi- ment, the news is inspiring. cancer cells, and the drug appeared ever for negative health consequenc- that they discussed firearms. The cian to warn you about any possi- But when it comes to medical to save lives. Mark Gorman, the es in the general population and if problem is identifying a patient as ble danger to your community, or coverage, the media tend to exag- first patient who got the treatment, anything, the signal was in anoth- a gun owner. Shulter said revela- more particularly to your family?'" gerate. So I wondered how doc- survived a cancer that should have er direction. It seems to be protec- tions that the National Security he asked. tors and researchers on the front killed him within months. tive," Brenna added. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. FRIDAY . APRIL 03, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES World s largest particle

NASA put some new Mars-land- collider ready to ing tech through its paces Tues- day to help prep for a flight test from Hawaii this June. Engineers subjected the sau- restart in days cer-shaped Low-Density Super- sonic Decelerator (LDSD) test ve- hicle, which is part of a project designed to help get heavy pay- loads down safely on Mars, to a "spin table" test Tuesday (March 31) at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab- oratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Cali- fornia. The main goal was to look for any wobbles caused by an im- perfect distribution of mass throughout the 15-foot-wide (4.6 meters), 7,000-lb. (3,175 kilo- grams) LDSD vehicle, project team members said. If such wobbles are found, they can be corrected by inserting small masses at appro- priate points around the craft's rim. [NASA's Inflatable Flying Saucer for Mars Landings (Photos)] "This is like spinning your auto- mobile tire, and putting weights on it to make sure that it spins per- fectly," LDSD Chief Engineer Rob Manning, of JPL, said during to- day's event, which was broadcast live on NASA TV. The LDSD project is developing and testing saucerlike devices called Superson- NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) test vehicle undergoes a spin test at the agency's Jet ic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decel- Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. erators (SIADs) and a 100-foot- wide (31 m) supersonic parachute face area and drag, and thus slow- required for manned exploration of tainly, we have to take this step from the U.S. Navy's Pacific Mis- the biggest such chute ever ing down the vehicle.NASA offi- the Red Planet, officials said. before we eventually get to a ca- sile Range Facility on the island of flown. (For comparison, NASA's cials hope such technology can in- LDSD's SIADs and superbig pability that can put 10 or more Kauai between June 2 and June 12, Mars rover Curiosity mission used crease the size of the payloads the chute could probably boost that metric tons to the surface of weather permitting. a 51-foot-wide [15.5 m] para- agency can put down on Mars. The capability to 3 to 5 metric tons Mars." The LDSD vehicle, which During the first LDSD flight chute.) The SIADs are designed to "sky crane" system that landed (about 3.3 to 5.5 tons), said James incorporates a 20-foot-wide (6 m) test, which took place last June fit around the rim of an entry vehi- Curiosity in August 2012 can han- Reuther, NASA deputy associate SIAD as well as the big chute, is in from the same Kauai facility, a huge cle. They will inflate as the craft dle about 1 metric ton far short administrator for space technolo- final preparations for shipment to balloon carried a test vehicle up to screams through the atmosphere of the 10 to 20 metric tons (about gy. "You can think of this as a step- Hawaii, where it will undergo the an altitude of 23 miles (37 kilome- of its target planet, increasing sur- 11 to 22 tons) that will likely be ping stone," Reuther said. "Cer- program's second-ever flight test ters). Scientists sent ants into space; Electrical fault corrected, Big Bang collider to restart soon This is what they looked like GENEVA: CERN engineers said on tre underground tubes. This could Tuesday they have resolved a happen "in a few days", the state- problem that had delayed the re- ment said. However, proton par- launch after a two-year refit of the ticle collisions at twice the power Large Hadron Collider particle of the first runs, which brought the smasher, which is probing the discovery of the long-sought Higgs mysteries of the universe. The boson, will not begin until May, Large Hadron Collider is starting physicists say. These collisions, back up. Here's what scientists at almost the speed of light, create hope to find. Vox.com What's Next the chaotic conditions inside the for the World's Largest Atom LHC close to those that followed Smasher? How to Watch Live the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, LiveScience.com A statement from from which the universe eventual- the research center just outside ly emerged. The product of the col- Geneva said a metal fragment that lisions is captured in the collider's caused an intermittent short cir- giant detectors and is analyzed by cuit in one of the giant magnets in scientists at CERN and around the the vast underground complex had world for signs of new informa- been successfully removed. The tion about the cosmos and how it Physicists have fixed a short-cir- announce a several-week delay of relaunch of the so-called 'Big Bang' works at the elementary particle cuit at the world's largest proton the restart. machine had to be postponed last level. Among the aims of scientists smasher, making the particle-hunt- The LHC has been shut down week because of the problem. at the revamped LHC is to estab- ing machine ready for a restart since February 2013 for work in- CERN said that after new tests on lish the existence of the unseen dark "within days' time" after a two- tended to nearly double its muscle. all the circuits in the area where matter that makes up around 96 year shutdown. The collider is a 27-kilometre the fault appeared, the way would per cent of the stuff of the uni- A fragment of metal in one of (17-mile) ring-shaped tunnel on be clear for proton particles to be verse, but has only been detected the Large Hadron Collider's (LHC) the French-Swiss border, in which Ants found on every continent back onto the surface." Results of er all the territory within the same magnet circuits that had delayed two beams of protons are sent in besides Antarctica apparently the experiment, conducted last time period, but they still managed sent in opposite directions right through its influence on visible around the machine's 27-kilome- objects. putting the machine back into ser- opposite directions. do okay in space, too. Even though year, were published in the jour- to spread out and see most of it. vice was removed on Monday, the Powerful magnets bend the microgravity caused these ants nal Frontiers in Ecology and Evo- The point of this seemingly European Organisation for Nuclear beams so that they collide at (sent up to the International Space lution this week. Astronaut Rick absurd experiment is to better un- Research (CERN) said. points around the track where four Station as part of an experiment) Mastracchio films the ants. derstand how ants manage to co- "The largest collider in the laboratories have clusters of sen- to frequently slip off the surface (NASA) The formal experiment ordinate their movements on Earth, world should be ready for beam sors. In 2012, scientists at CERN, of their plastic boxes, they were was a test of whether the ants could despite the absence of any leader. (operations) in a few days' time," one of the world's top research usually able to grab back on after coordinate to search their environ- Though this is the first time CERN wrote Tuesday. centres on particle physics, an- three to eight seconds of floating ment, as they do on Earth. At the ants have been sent to the Interna- The lab's super-powered hunt nounced they had discovered the (you can see this happening to one start, they were housed in a small tional Space Station, they were for particles is aimed at helping Higgs boson, until then only ant in the top right): Is Jonathan corner of their plastic box, but over also launched on the Space Shuttle physicists to learn more about the theorised as the mass-giver to all Webb of the BBC reports, these the course of a few minutes, astro- as part of a 2003 experiment. And fundamental building blocks of all matter -- a feat crowned with the pavement ants were part of an ex- nauts removed barriers from it, al- The Simpsons a show that has matter and potentially the forces 2013 Nobel Prize in physics. periment by a group of research- lowing them to access new territo- a surprisingly good track record of that control them. Scientists hope the new run of ers led by Stanford biologist Deb- ry. A comparison group of ant col- farsighted predictions showed Scientists still must carry out the LHC will shed light on theo- orah Gordon. "Sometimes they onies on Earth were able to spread an ant experiment in space way tests on all the circuits in the area retical concepts like dark matter would grab onto another ant and out and survey the entire environ- back in 1994. Of course, it also around the fault, which happened and dark energy, and possible ex- climb back down," Gordon told the ment within five minutes. Because showed Homer crashing into the March 21 and forced CERN to tra dimensions. BBC. "Sometimes, they somehow of the difficulties of microgravity, ant farm while eating chips, caus- managed to just flatten themselves the space ants weren't able to cov- ing a catastrophe HTC ONE M9 REVIEW: Icy-moon discoveries: From space, typhoon maysak s DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN what they mean eye looks like a black hole The astronauts living and working Fi movie," NASA astronaut Terry the European Space Agency who for alien life search on the International Space Station Virts wrote on Twitter. The eye of launched into space with Virts in are eye to eye with a deadly super the storm stretches 17 miles (27 November. (The shot of Maysak typhoon as it heads toward the km) across, according to NASA. that Cristoforetti posted on Twit- Philippines. And from more than Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti ter might look like it's upside 200 miles (320 kilometers) above took this photo of the super ty- down, but astronauts often feel Earth, the mass of clouds swirling phoon on March 31. Virts and his like they're looking up at Earth around the dark eye of the mon- fellow astronauts have been post- from inside the Cupola, a seven- ster storm Maysak almost resem- ing pictures of the typhoon, which windowed room aboard the space bles the disk of glowing matter is expected to hit the Philippines station with the best views.)

New discoveries about icy moons with a diameter of only about 314 in the outer solar system have miles (505 kilometers). Despite its HTC s new smartphone is here: claimed One M7 It s almost as if raised exciting possibilities for life tiny size, Enceladus has drawn a the One M9. HTC took the One M7 and M8 beyond Earth. Earlier this month, great deal of attention due to its The follow-up to the One M8, and smashed them together to cre- researchers made two big an- erupting water geysers, first seen one of the best smartphones of ate the One M9. Like the M7 and nouncements: Saturn's moon by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in 2014, the M9 ($199 with a two- M8, the M9 is absolutely gor- Enceladus likely harbors hot 2005. Now, scientists have found year contract) sports a new cam- geous. springs, and Jupiter's huge satel- that Enceladus may have hot era, faster processor, and a variety The newest phone features the lite Ganymede apparently pos- springs under its frozen crust. The of more subtle upgrades. same all-metal body as its forerun- sesses a subsurface ocean that may discovery that the floor of its hid- But the One M9 is battling ners, along with HTC s wonderful contain more water than all of den ocean may be home to near- some stiff competition in BoomSound dual front speakers. Earth does. However, while the boiling temperatures is the first Samsung s excellent Galaxy S6 and To keep its metal back panel discovery makes Enceladus, which evidence of active hydrothermal Apple s iPhone 6. So, should you looking polished, HTC has coated also has a subsurface ocean, even vents beyond the oceans of Earth. make the One M9 your next it with a scratch-resistant finish more intriguing to astrobiologists, "This surely has implications re- smartphone? HTC s motto for the that also helps to improve grip. Ganymede is still not a great bet garding astrobiology, life-searching One M9 s design should be, If it Color options for the M9 include for alien life, researchers say. [6 and all those kinds of topics," said being pulled into a black hole. this weekend if it doesn't change Maysak has already been ain t broke, don t fix it. The phone a beautiful two-tone silver and gold Most Likely Places for Alien Life study author Hsiang-Wen Sean "Looking down into the eye - by course. "Commands respect even blamed for at least four deaths in is nearly identical to its predeces- and gunmetal gray. Do yourself a in the Solar System] Enceladus is Hsu, a planetary scientist at the far the widest one I've seen. It from space," wrote Samantha Cris- Micronesia, according to the As- sor, the excellent One M8, which favor and get the two-tone model. the sixth-largest of Saturn's moons, University of Colorado, Boulder. seemed like a black hole from a Sci- toforetti, an Italian astronaut with sociated Press. was nearly identical to 2013 s ac- It just looks classier. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. FRIDAY . APRIL 03, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES Furious 7 cast finds beauty and emotion in Paul Walker tribute

LOS ANGELES: When actors watched the film only with her sis- from the Fast & Furious films gath- ter because she knew it would be ered recently in the parking lot at tough to see. She said she felt proud Dodger Stadium to promote the because Walker's performance is seventh installment, they spent a "really, really good." "The tribute lot of time talking about a cast is also really beautiful and it's such member who wasn't there: Paul a good representation of the 15 Walker. The veteran of the action years of work he put into the fran- franchise died aged 40 in a car crash chise," said Brewster, who was before filming finished for Furious also in the first film. Dwayne "The 7, which opens in US theaters on Rock" Johnson, who has been in Friday. Director James Wan and the last three films, said an impor- Universal Pictures decided to re- tant part of the process was tak- tire Walker's character, Brian ing a break from production after O'Conner, in a way that his cast Walker died in November 2013 and mates found, in their words, beau- figuring out how to make the film tiful, emotional, joyful and respect- work without him. "I loved the Actress Sonakshi Sinha does not agree with her contemporary Deepika ful. Lead actor Vin Diesel, who had movie and the epilogue to it and I Padukone's ideas about choice of freedom in "My Choice", a video worked with Walker since the 2001 felt it was as elegant and respect- aimed at spreading awareness about women empowerment. The video debut film The Fast and the Furi- ful as it could possibly have been," shows Deepika talking about the freedom of choice that women must ous, said audiences are likely to said Johnson, who plays the gov- have regarding multiple issues, including having the choice to indulge in think the ending will make them ernment agent Hobbs. Tyrese Gib- sex before marriage or out of marriage or not having sex at all. "Women sad. "It sounds crazy, but you leave son was wearing a sweatshirt with empowerment is not always about the kind of clothes you wear, not the movie with tears of joy," Die- Walker's face that a fan had given about who you want to have sex with or stuff like that. It's about sel told Reuters in the parking lot him. "I brought my brother with employment, strength," Sonakshi said here on Tuesday on being asked that reminded him of Walker, who us," said Gibson, who plays the about her opinion on the video. "It's a very good initiative. It's coming played a former police officer on cocky racer Roman. When asked from a good space, but honestly I believe empowerment should be given the team of street racers led by how he felt when he saw how the to the women who actually need it, who are kind of far away from where Diesel's character, Dom Toretto. film wraps up Walker's participa- we are right now. We have been bred and brought up with luxury," she "Everything reminds me of Paul," tion, Gibson sighed and said "Oh added. "My Choice", directed by Homi Adjania, calls for a change in the added the actor, who last month my, it was emotional." "I think his mindset of men about women and asks them to stop judging women for named his newborn daughter brothers and family are going to their choices of clothes, profession and life. She feels it needs to "reach Pauline in memory of his friend. appreciate it," Gibson added. "At out to people who actually need it, like the deep ends of this country". Jordana Brewster, who plays this point, everything we do is on Meanwhile, "My Choice" is getting mixed response on social media. Brian's wife, Mia, said she his behalf." While some people have praised Deepika's efforts, some have trashed it. Telenor Fashion Ileana D Cruz, Pakistan Week: Akshay Oberoi Who are the to star in an front runners? ad together elenor Fashion Pakistan Week (TFPW) begins to Tmorrow and is set to show- case the formal side of summer fashion. After weeks of lawn launches, it will be a relief to see true fashion back at center stage. The four-day event promises some intriguing collections as well as plenty of designers who will have to be at the top of their game to justify their inclusion. TFPW promises a huge variety of col- lections, ranging from raw mini- Ileana D'Cruz and Akshay Oberoi malism to opulent formal wear. may not have shared screen space Highlights to look forward to at in Bollywood, but they have teamed up for a commercial direct- Anushka Sharma has roped in Akshat Verma, writer of 'Delhi Belly' TFPW 2015: Zara Shahjahan: The Lala Textiles The Electric Summer line was an ode to colour. Mainly utilising cotton and printed ed by Shoojit Sircar. The ad is for (2011), to direct her second home production. However, unlike 'NH10', whimsical collection combines chiffon, the collection showcased detailed embroidery and intricate needlework. Bright shades of a skincare brand and features them where Anushka played the lead, she won't be seen acting in her film this handpainted florals, ethnic em- yellow and orange, teamed with black- and white-checkered prints and tinges of dazzling pink as a couple. Akshay has also done time around. Anushka's two productions - under Clean Slate Films broideries and tribal accents. dominated the ramp. The collection failed to charm us because of the disjointed styling structure and a cameo in Sircar's upcoming Big banner which she formed with brother Karnesh - were finalised last Deepak Perwani: The La Dolce the repetitive flowy trend it showcased. Vita collection is vintage-in- B-Deepika Padukone starrer Piku. year, before the release of 'NH10'. spired and is an ode to spring- time romance. Perwani has used soft floral prints but expect the designer s larger-than-life person- ality to shine through. Sania Maskatiya: The collection is de- scribed as a tribute to the un- Akshay Kumar couldn t be hap- which happens to be the first song many more. It is obvious that sung heroes of design the arti- pier about pairing up with Karee- to be launched for this film. Refer- Kareena returns the affection. The sans and craftsmen in the work- na Kapoor Khan for Sanjay Leela ring to the song, which takes view- actress revealed that she only re- shop, who make it possible to Bhansali s and Shabinaa Khan s ers over the emotional journey of serves special appearances for put together a collection. Amir latest flick Gabbar is Back slated the couple, the actor added I m close friends which is why she Adnan: His Shah Zadeh collec- for release on May 1. Indian news sure viewers are going to love her in agreed to do the song Chinta Ta Ta tion is meant for what he calls website NDTV reported that the Teri Meri Kahaani. She has brought Chita Chita in Rowdy Rathore. the Shah in every man . If Ad- actor couldn t stop gushing over a kindness to our film like no oth- The actress did not hold back when nan can give a tongue-in-cheek his Kambakkht Ishq co-star. He er. Akshay Kumar, who is currently it came to expressing her own feel- modern twist to that idea, this adds, Bebo knows how deeply I busy with promotions of Gabbar ings. I m an emotional person. could be a fun collection. Nida appreciate her effort and expertise. Is Back, was overheard saying that For me, relationships in the indus- Azwer: Her collection, French She is my lucky charm. Accord- Kareena Kapoor Khan s song in the try are of prime importance. My Trellis, draws on the designers ing to Times of India, Gabbar Is movie is a treat. He hopes that he song in Gabbar Is Back is for my love of vintage and classical de- Back focuses on a common man, gets more opportunities to work friend Shabinaa. I had a great time sign elements and features fusion played by Kumar, waging war alongside the heroine and reported- doing a cameo in the Rowdy silhouettes and experimenting against corruption. The actor will ly said, Bebo has been an integral Rathore song too and shooting for with laser cutting. What s clear be seen romancing Kareena in the part of my career; we ve done many this song was even more fun and is that a large number of design- soulful number, Teri Meri Kahaani, movies together and I hope we do enjoyable. ers have their eye on the summer formals market, perhaps because of Eid falling in June. Many are Beyonce, Kanye showing embroidered formal col- Mumbai talkies: Ayyan to approach Supreme lections in silk, chiffon, net and organza. While their rampwear West, Rihanna will generally tend to be fusion- wear, these may be lines that the support Jay-Z's Ranbir Kapoor hopes COURT FOR BAILQA designers can adapt to the lucra- tive Eid and summer wedding Tidal ISLAMABAD: After her bail applica- markets. Another trend already Multiple musicians, including Be- to see Mawra soon emerging is one for bright colours. tion was rejected by the Lahore High yonce Knowles, Kanye West and Court s (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on While summery pastels are a Rhanna have shown support for mainstay of tropical summer, Tuesday, supermodel Ayyan is all set rapper Jay-Z's music streaming to file a bail request in the Supreme many designers are choosing add service Tidal. The ensemble vibrant oranges, pinks and greens Court. Her counsel Sardar Ishaq Khan helped promote the service on mi- will challenge the LHC order on Thurs- to their palette. In terms of sil- cro-blogging website Twitter us- houettes, expect plenty of ciga- day. Ayyan is a lady and the law is in ing the hashtag '#TIDALforALL' favour of bails for women, even in mur- rette pants, capes and tunics as and turned their Twitter profile well as wide-legged trousers and der cases, he said, while talking to The picture bright blue, reports Express Tribune. After getting the full the odd gown or two. Fashion aceshowbiz.com. Knowles wrote: Pakistan Week always tends to order, I will file an appeal in the apex "'The Tides They Are-A Chang- court, seeking an immediate bail [for feature plenty of fusion wear and ing' #TIDALforALL. (sic)` West this year looks to be no differ- Ayyan]. He added that the supermodel added: `Together, we can turn the is 22 years old, a first-time offender ent. From formals to menswear, tide and make music history. Start check out our ultimate guide to and yet she is detained with prisoners by turning your profile picture involved in serious offences. Ayyan the upcoming collections at blue. #TIDALforALL." "NAVY, Only a few days ago Mawra Hocane was telling the world about her trip TFPW. Formals Sanam Chaudri to India. Now she can boast of something other Pakistani actors haven't was caught by custom officials on turn the tide. #MakeMusicHisto- March 14 at the Islamabad airport and showed a wedding wear collec- ry #TurnitBlue #TIDALforALL," been able to pull off: getting Ranbir Kapoor to send them a video telling tion in autumn and this time them how 'talented and beautiful' they are. Mawra posted a video of the shifted to Adiala Jail for allegedly smug- Rihanna wrote. Madonna, Usher, gling $500,000 to Dubai. around, she brings her easy, Nicki Minaj, Jack White, Coldplay, much-sought-after Kapoor on her Instagram account, in which he says breezy style to formals. Her Zin- Calvin Harris and Deadmau5 are and we quote: "Hi Mawra, Ranbir here. You're extremely beautiful, gara collection uses silk and beat- among other names supporting extremely talented. I hope to see you sometime soon." And that's not it, en nakshi embroidery on cotton Tidal on Twitter. Tidal, which was the heartthrob sends her a tiny flying kiss as he waves her goodbye all voile, organza and silks. From acquired by Jay-Z earlier this the way from Shimla. You never know what with Mahira Khan crop tops to asymmetric tunics, month for $56 million from Swed- signing a film alongside King Khan, Mawra might be hopping onto the expect a young, fresh take on for- ish company Aspiro, launched on bandwagon alongside Ranbir. She's s a die-hard Ranbir fan and has had mals from Chaudri. March 30. fan-girl moments of her own: This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. FRIDAY . APRIL 03, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Sebastian Vettel brings 2015 to life and proves he's

Juventus director Pavel Nedved the real deal has confirmed Barcelona are among a host of clubs interested in signing Paul Pogba. The former Czech Republic midfielder re- vealed Barca s interest in Pogba during an interview in which he was quizzed about the state of af- fairs at the Camp Nou. Pogba, 22, has flourished since arriving in Turin from Manchester United in 2012 and is now ranked among the world's most sought-after young prospect The Frenchman has been continually linked with a return to England, with former club United, rivals Manchester City and Jose Mourinho s Chelsea all thought to be interested in him. And Nedved, while reiterating Pogba remained under contract at Juventus, con- firmed the La Liga leaders have joined the long list of potential suitors eyeing the midfielder who is sure to be the subject of specu- lation throughout the summer. "We Vitality. This, by most observers know that Barca and other big perceptions is what Sebastian Vet- clubs want him," he told Mundo tel and Ferrari breathed back into a Deportivo. "But he has a contract sport that had been straining un- with us. Should Juventus progress der the weight of unrealistic expec- past AS Monaco in the quarter- tation prior to Malaysia. After finals of the Champions League, moribund premonitions about the Nedved s Bianconeri could see 2015 season a fortnight ago, F1 themselves paired with Barcelona burst back into life in the searing in the semi-finals. And former Bal- heat of Malaysia because unex- lon d Or winner Nedved is wary pected victories always inspire of the threat posed by manager human expression. First off there Luis Enrique and striker Lionel was joy. By simply swapping Messi. "I didn't want Barca in the teams and becoming the underdog, quarter-finals, Nedved added. in victory Sebastian Vettel was They are among the two best celebrated rather than booed as he teams in Europe and are favourites leaped onto the top step in Sepa- to win the Champions League, ng. 6000 miles away in Maranello, along with Bayern Munich. They player. I don't know what to think when I see him playing. He has been at a high level for many years but maybe he is now at his best moment. It's fantastic to see him enjoying playing the centre of Ferrari s beating heart, are playing at a really high level, as football. "Barca are now unpredictable and this makes them more dangerous. With players like Messi, Neymar and [Luis] Suarez, if they can run, they will. "They played an amazing church bells were pealing. Down can be seen in the results of the match against City, an exhibition. Messi is an amazing player. I don't know what to think when I see him playing. He has been at a high level for many years but maybe he is now at in the pitlane below Vettel, last months. Messi is an amazing his best moment. amongst the throng, we saw grown men crying. No doubt this was the case all over Italy. Thirty-four races is a long time for the Scuderia to Injured Tim Clark misses next week's wait between wins and next to us Adonis Stevenson: James Allison was visibly moved whilst hanging on the every word MASTERS AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL of the man who drove his creation I want to be first to the chequered flag. By all ac- South African Tim Clark has been counts Maurizio Arrivabene s rac- forced out of next week s Masters ing team have had an extra 100 to stop Sakio Bika because of injury. The 39-year-old, million Euros added to their year- who finished runner-up to Phil ly budget by Ferrari. What does Mickelson at the 2006 event, has that tell you about their hopes for been struggling to overcome an el- the months ahead? There was also bow problem. Clark was eligible frustration. Lewis Hamilton s an- for Augusta National thanks to his noyance with his race engineer Pete victory at the Canadian Open last Bonnington talking to him while summer but has not teed up since cornering encapsulated the emo- finishing in a tie-for-30th at the tion of an afternoon that even had Sony Open in Hawaii in January. Paddy Lowe flustered. The cham- The world No 59 has competed in pions were beaten in the words of 13 previous Masters Tournaments Vettel fair and square so much and breaks a run of 12 successive so that Hamilton, realising this, was appearances dating back to 2003. able to put aside his dissatisfac- Thomas Parker, his agent at Pro- tion and enjoy the winner s mo- fessional Advisory Group, said in ment with him, sat together atop a text message on Wednesday that the podium. Indeed the nature of Clark's elbow is feeling better but the result raised pulse rates that he had not had enough time to throughout the paddock and has prepare properly for the first ma- perhaps shifted the paradigm for jor of the season. The winner of this season. Prior to the race it the 2010 Players Championship seemed Red Bull had simply come at Sawgrass, Clark will not be re- to terms with the Sisyphean task placed in the tournament as the of overhauling Mercedes this year. Masters is an invitation-only They grumbled that it might force event. Watch all four rounds of this them to rethink their involvement year s Masters live on Sky Sports due to the necessity of sporting 4 HD. success to the parallel business of marketing. But Ferrari s victory has already encouraged Renault to take a more positive approach in the media concluding that: Mer- cedes can be caught if all the ingre- There were no shocks in the sec- dients are there. You would think ond round of the China Open as for his place in the third round, coming from 3-2 down to see off Anthony McGill 5-4. Thailand's Dechawat Poomjaeng, who upset Neil Robertson in the opening round, claimed an impressive 5-0 win against England's that if the team and its engine man- Mark Selby, John Higgins and Ding ufacturer, with a budget their size, Junhui all moved effortlessly into Jack Lisowski to continue his challenge, but it was the end of the line for Hong Kong s Marco Fu, who was edged out 5-4 by Welshman Jamie Jones. There were also second-round wins for Barry Hawkins, Stephen can put aside their public bicker- the last 16. World champion Selby ing and direct their energies in a continued to defy a neck injury to Maguire, Michael White, Robert Milkins, David Gilbert, Robin Hull, Kurt Maflin and Gary Wilson, with the last-16 taking place across two sessions on Thursday. more positive manner then they Adonis Stevenson insists he will not compromise on his explosive style sweep aside fellow Englishman too could be a challenger sooner when he takes on Sakio Bika on Saturday night. The WBC light-heavy- Elliot Slessor with a break of 126 rather than later - especially as they weight champion has developed a reputation as a fearsome knockout in frame four the highlight of his 5- have more engine tokens left to merchant since his one and only defeat five years ago, and all but four of 0 whitewash. Ding, the home spend than any of the others. his 25 wins have come by stoppage. The likes of Tavoris Cloud and - favourite and reigning champion in McLaren, to their credit have spun famously - Chad Dawson proved no match for the Canadian's power, Beijing, had two breaks of 86 in a the world a magnificent tale akin but former super-middlewieght champ Bika is a veteran of six world convincing 5-1 victory against to an asthmatic giant struggling to title fights and has never failed to go the distance. Stevenson knows the Mark Davis to set up a third-round find his inhaler. They have put a calibre of opponent he is facing live on Sky Sports in Quebec City this meeting with Mark Williams, who brave face on their woes and weekend, but his aim is the same as ever. "I'm looking for the KO," he was an emphatic 5-0 winner over through gritted teeth and a wry said. "Knockouts sell. I can do a lot in the ring, but first and foremost I'm Scotland's Michael Leslie. Four- smile Big Ron exclaimed that their a knockout artist." Saturday's fight is Bika's first title fight at 175lbs, time world champion Higgins had partner Honda will relish the engi- but Stevenson said: "He is still going to have the same power moving up a single break over 50 as he beat neering challenge of catching up. in weight. He should actually be stronger. "I'm very focused because I fellow Scot Graeme Dott 5-2, set- They re not whinging. So just how know Bika is very dangerous. I know he's going to come into the ring and ting up an intriguing last-16 clash long will it take the others to catch try to give me trouble." Bika is in at the deep end on his light-heavy with Judd Trump. Bristolian Mercedes with the regulations set debut, but little will faze a 41-fight veteran who has been in with Joe Trump, who lost out to Higgins in out and stretching in front of them Calzaghe and Andre Ward in a pro career spanning almost 15 years. He the 2011 World Championship fi- towards the end of the decade? said: "He's knocked people out, but I've never been knocked out. On nal, enjoyed a century break in That is the overriding question but Saturday I'll be the one to knock him out. "I'm very hungry to get a frame six to seal a 5-1 success what this weekend taught us is that world title back. I didn't come here to Canada just to walk and look against Peter Ebdon. Another the sport doesn t require gimmicks around. I came here to take this belt back home and I'm very confident former world champion, Shaun to demonstrate that it s in good I'm going to do that." Murphy, was made to work hard health. It doesn t need artificial ways to peg the best back. F1 s mantra is to push the technology boundaries further. It requires the San Antonio Spurs earn playoff spot, Detroit dedication and belief of an engi- neering team that, with good ideas grabbing 11 rebounds, and Joe and solid execution can build a car Johnson added 21 including a that can challenge anyone. That s clutch three-pointer in the clos- what happened in Malaysia. Hope Pistons bring down Atlanta Hawks ing seconds as the Brooklyn Nets was born out of hard work. Just as beat Indiana 111-106 in Brook- Vettel was being criticised by Bern- The San Antonio Spurs made it had 22 points and 13 rebounds as lyn. The victory was the fourth ie Ecclestone for not doing enough four wins in a row to clinch a play- the Detroit Pistons gave Stan Van straight for the Nets (33-40) and to promote the sport when he was off berth after beating Miami 95- Gundy his 400th coaching victo- the fifth in their last six games as world champion, he rose again. 81. The Spurs were led by Kawhi ry by downing the Atlanta Hawks they moved a half-game ahead of He s not on Twitter and has pre- Leonard, who had a game-high 22 105-95. Kentavious Caldwell- idle Boston into the eighth and ferred not to wallow in the trap- points, while Tim Duncan added Pope supplied 18 points, includ- final playoff place in the Eastern pings of fame. So what? Isn t that 12 points with 11 rebounds and ing 12 in the second half, and Reg- Conference with nine games to all besides the point anyway? All he s interested in doing is winning Tony Parker chipped in with 16 gie Jackson contributed 12 and 11 play. The Pacers lost for the races. Quietly and behind closed points and five assists. San Anto- assists for Detroit (29-45), who eighth time in their last 10 games doors he s helped precipitate nio (48-26) have now claimed four have now won five of their last and fell to 32-42, one 1/2 games change at Maranello, breathed new straight victories while Miami (34- six. Anthony Tolliver also had a behind the Nets in the standings. life into Ferrari and in doing so, 40) had their five-game home win- double-double with 13 points and The Pacers were led by George into the sport. There s nothing ar- ning streak snapped. Betting Bet 10 rebounds. Van Gundy became Hill, who had 28 points. Mean- tificial about that. That is why he s £5 Get £20 Free The Heat, who the 43rd coach in NBA history to while, in Los Angeles, Golden a great champion and that s why, lost to the Spurs in last year's NBA reach the 400-win mark. Brook State Warriors were too good for contrary to the doom mongers pre- Finals, were led by Goran Dragic's Lopez continued his dominant the Clippers, nabbing a 110-106 dictions, F1 2015 isn t ready to In Michigan, Andre Drummond play of late, scoring 24 points and away win at the Staples Centre. flatline just yet. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. FRIDAY . APRIL 03. 2015 -Hamal 14, 1394 H.S Vol:IX Issue No:238 Price: Afs.15

Cleric murder case: Non-bailable GCC in tough arrest warrant issued UN talks ADEN: In a surprise attack, al Qae- for Musharraf da militants stormed a prison in southeastern Yemen on Thursday, with Russia freeing several hundred inmates in- cluding one of their leaders, a secu- on Yemen rity official said. Two prison guards and five inmates were killed in clash- Gulf countries are locked in tough es, the official said. Qaeda militants negotiations with Russia on a U.N. stormed the center of the city of al- draft resolution to impose an arms Mukalla, the capital of the south- embargo and sanctions on Yemen, eastern province of Hadramawt, diplomats said. which was still controlled by pro- The resolution would seek to Hadi forces. The militants also re-launch a political dialogue that clashed with troops guarding the broke down after Yemen s Shiite local adminstration complex in the Houthi rebels pressed ahead with city, a branch of the central bank an offensive, forcing President and the police headquarters. Khalid Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi to flee Batarfi, a senior Al Qaeda figure who to Saudi Arabia. The six-nation had been held for more than four Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) years, was among more than 300 has been negotiating with the five prisoners who escaped from the jail permanent Security Council mem- in Hadramawt province, the official bers and Jordan on a text after Saudi ISLAMABAD: A local court in the jurisdiction of the court as a told AFP. Batarfi is among Al Qae- Arabia launched an air campaign Islamabad on Thursday issued a case regarding Lal Masjid is already da in the Arabian Peninsula's on Yemen on March 26, without a non-bailable arrest warrant against pending in Supreme Court. He had (AQAP) top regional commanders, U.N. mandate. former military ruler Gen (retd) also requested exemption from known for his leading role in a 2011- The GCC is no longer seeking Pervez Musharraf in a case per- appearing in court for this case. 2012 battle with Yemeni government a resolution that supports Saudi- taining to the murder of former Lal Also read: Court issues arrest war- A Yemeni military policeman stands guard as suspected Yemeni militants stand behind bars led military action in Yemen, troops during which extremists during a court session at a state security court in Sanaa, Yemen. (File photo: Associated Press) Masjid cleric Ghazi Abdul rant for Musharraf in Lal Masjid seized swathes of territory in the which Saudi Arabia argues is legal Rasheed. During today's proceed- case In 2013, police had registered south and east. The remote area is because it is being carried out at ings, counsel for the former presi- a case against Musharraf over the before moving to neighbouring a week ago against positions held by classified by the United States as Hadi s request, diplomats said. also the ancestral home of former al Saudi Arabia. Yemen has descend- Shia rebels and their allies across the the network's deadliest franchise, dent moved an application in the alleged murder of cleric Rasheed Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, But its push for an interna- court requesting complete exemp- and his wife during the Lal Masjid ed further into chaos since a Sau- deeply tribal country. Observers have could exploit the unrest to strength- tional arms embargo and sanctions whose father was born in a valley di-led coalition launched air strikes warned that Yemen-based AQAP, en its presence in the country. tion for Musharraf from appear- military operation. Musharraf fac- targeting the Houthis has run into ing in the court as he was not well. es a string of court cases dating major opposition from Russia, An 11-member medical board back to his 1999-2008 rule, includ- Six bodies which has friendly relations with constituted by the Sindh govern- ing the death of Ghazi, one of more Progress made in Iran talks Iran. Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of ment to ascertain whether retired than 100 people killed after Paki- backing the Houthis in their pow- Gen Pervez Musha•rraf was able stani troops stormed the Red recovered er grab as part of a bid to extend its to travel to appear in court. Know Mosque in Islamabad on July 10, regional influence. The GCC will more: Musharraf undergoes medi- 2007. He faces treason charges over but no result yet: Zarif now need to lobby the Russians cal check-up Additional Sessions his imposition of emergency rule in Karachi very, very hard, said a Security Judge Wajid Ali Khan rejected the in 2007 a historic first in a coun- Council diplomat, who spoke on exemption plea and issued a non- try ruled for half its existence by KARACHI: At least nine people condition of anonymity. bailable arrest against Musharraf the military. were killed on Thursday in sepa- During negotiations, Russia over his failure to appear in the He further faces murder accu- rate incidents of violence in differ- presented amendments to the draft court despite repeated summons. sations over the 2006 death of ent areas of Karachi. Four bullet- resolution that would extend an The judge also cancelled Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti ridden bodies were recovered from arms embargo to all sides, includ- Musharraf's surety bond worth and the 2007 assassination of two spots on the banks of the ing Hadi s forces in the conflict, Rs100,000 which was submitted former Prime Minister Benazir Lyari River near the Lyari express- diplomats said. in the previous hearing. The hear- Bhutto. In June, the Supreme way behind Old Vegetable Market Moscow also opposed sweep- ing of the case was subsequently Court suspended a decision which area. Rescue teams reached the site ing sanctions against the Houthis adjourned to April 27. Musharraf's would have allowed Musharraf to and shifted the bodies to a morgue. and requested that a list be sub- counsel had previously questioned leave the country. The identities of the deceased per- mitted of individual names of rebel sons could not be ascertained. An- leaders who could be targeted for a other two bodies were found in global travel ban and assets freeze. Ex-defence Uzbek two different areas of Korangi lo- Spokesman Aleksey Zaytsev cality. One of the bodies bore from Russia s U.N. mission con- marks of torture. Police claimed to firmed that "there are problems" contractor strongman have killed two persons who at- with the resolution, but declined tacked a police van in Pirabad area to give details. Talks on how to guilty of re-elected, of Karachi. Police sources said that address the crisis in Yemen came the two suspects were involved in amid mounting U.N. concern over sending US OSCE dubious sectarian target killings. In another U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L), U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz (2nd L), the head of the the civilian toll from the seven-day zbek strongman Islam Ka incident, a suspected robber was Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi (2nd R) and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Saudi-led air campaign. At least 62 data to India rimov cruised to a new five- killed in a police encounter on Zarif (R) wait with others for a meeting in Lausanne. (Reuters) children have been killed over the NEW YORK: A 49-year-old Uyear term Monday after Mauripur road. Police officials say past week, according to the U.N. facing a minimal challenge, the accused had wounded a citizen All-night nuclear talks between gram, an aim it denies. Zarif said ter account that negotiators had children s agency UNICEF, and aid former owner of defence contract- ing businesses in the US has plead- prompting withering criticism for offering resistance during a Iran and major powers made sig- that the real task of hammering stopped at 6.00 a.m local time (0400 agencies are alarmed about the fate from Western observers. The elec- mugging incident. The officials add- nificant progress, but there is no out this highly technical and com- GMT) for a break and would re- of civilians trapped in the fighting. ed guilty to illegally sending sensi- tion commission in the tightly con- ed that a handgun and bullets were final result yet, Iranian Foreign plex final accord in the next three sume in a few hours. Kerry and The United Nations peace tive military technical data to In- trolled Central Asian state said also recovered from the suspect. Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif months will be a difficult and im- German Foreign Minister Frank- envoy for Yemen, Jamal Benomar, dia as part of a conspiracy in which Karimov, 77, won more than 90 At least four people were injured said Thursday during a break in mense task. Major powers and Iran Walter Steinmeier said they would was in New York on Wednesday she worked with an Indian resi- percent of the vote in Sunday's in a gun-firing incident near Hus- negotiations. We don t have any negotiated into the early hours of stay at least until Thursday in an for meetings amid reports that Gulf dent. Hannah Robert, 49, of New presidential election to extend his saini Chowk in Korangi Industrial final result yet, Zarif told report- Thursday on Tehran s nuclear pro- effort to seal the political agree- countries were demanding that he Jersey pleaded guilty before US 25 years in power, with voter turn- Area's Bilal Colony. The clash oc- ers in Switzerland. The six pow- gram two days past their deadline, ment, a milestone towards a final be replaced. U.N. spokesman Far- District Judge Anne Thompson to out reaching 91 percent. None of curred during a quarrel over a per- ers have to examine among them- with diplomats saying prospects for pact due by the end of June. In a han Haq said, however, that charges that she conspired to vio- the three challengers -- all fielded sonal enmity. Liaquatabad Divi- selves the results of the negotia- a preliminary agreement were fine- potentially hopeful sign, French Benomar is continuing to go about late the Arms Export Control Act by parties that are openly support- sion police claimed the arrest of tions. We don't know yet the re- ly balanced between success and Foreign Secretary Laurent Fabius his work and has the full support by exporting to India military tech- ive of Karimov's rule -- troubled 15 suspects, including five alleged sult of those discussions. This collapse. The negotiations, aimed at returned for more talks after flying of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- nical drawings without prior ap- the incumbent, scoring in the sin- members of an outlawed organisa- should happen this morning, he blocking Iran s capacity to build a back to Paris the previous day be- moon. U.N. negotiations on Yemen proval from the US Department gle digits. His closest challenger, tion. Police sources added that gre- said. If these solutions are ap- nuclear bomb in exchange for lifting cause progress had been too slow. are being held against the backdrop of State. Akmal Saidov, who is well-known nades, weapons and ammunition proved, it is expected that there sanctions, have become bogged We are a few meters from the fin- of six-power talks in Switzerland According to documents filed for defending the former Soviet re- were recovered from the arrested will be a joint declaration made by down over crucial details of the ac- ishing line, but it's always the last with Iran on a nuclear deal that in the case, from June 2010 to De- public's often criticised human men. Nabi Bakhsh police claimed me and Mrs (Federica) Mogheri- cord, even as the broad outlines of meters that are the most difficult. could change the power dynamics cember 2012, Robert conspired to rights record, won less than four to have arrested a member of a po- ni, the EU foreign policy chief, an agreement have been reached. We will try and cross them, he said in the Middle East. export to India defence technical percent of the vote. Karimov has litical party who was allegedly in- Zarif said. There will be a state- After negotiators passed an original on his return. We want a robust drawings of parts used in the tor- led the most populous of Central volved in four incidents of target ment to the press which should be self-imposed deadline of midnight and verifiable agreement and there pedo systems for nuclear subma- Asia's five former Soviet repub- killings. Targeted operations have announced but the text still has to on Tuesday, they remained locked are still points where there needs to Woman shot rines, military attack helicopters lics since 1989, two years before been taking place in the metropo- be worked on, Zarif said. The in talks through to the early hours be progress especially on the Irani- and F-15 fighter aircrafts. collapse of the Soviet Union. The lis since a joint grand targeted op- talks are aimed at agreeing the out- of Thursday in the Swiss city of an side. One diplomat close to the after attempted Robert founded One Source Organization for Security and Co- eration was launched with great lines of a major deal to be finalized Lausanne. It is going to be long, talks said late on Wednesday that a USA and Caldwell Components operation in Europe (OSCE) ques- fanfare in September 2013 in the by June 30 to ease concerns that said a senior diplomat. Marie Harf, deal could be announced within attack on that contracted with the US De- tioned the independence of the elec- hopes of improving the law and Iran might develop nuclear weap- spokeswoman for U.S. Secretary of hours but had not yet been reached, partment of Defence to supply de- toral commission, noting that Ka- order situation. ons under the guise of civilian pro- State John Kerry, said on her Twit- and the talks could still fall apart. Turkish police fence hardware and spare parts. rimov's candidacy breached con- stitutional term limits. "Despite a Turkish police shot dead a woman Along with an Indian resident, carrying guns and hand grenades identified in the complaint only as clear constitutional limit of two China angered consecutive presidential terms, the Looting in Iraq s Tikrit after city retaken and detained a man as they tried to 'PR', Robert owned and operated attack Istanbul s police headquar- a third firm located in India that Central Election Commission reg- after US fighter jets istered the incumbent as a candi- Pro-government militiamen were ad militiamen now in the city will against IS, but have also been ac- ters on Wednesday, officials and manufactured defence hardware land in Taiwan media said, the third attack on an and spare parts. In addition to US' date," Tana de Zulueta, head of the seen looting shops in the centre of conduct themselves. As they have cused of abuses including summa- OSCE observer mission, said in a the Iraqi city of Tikrit on Wednes- in other areas, militiamen also ry executions, kidnappings. Hu- BEIJING: China's Foreign Minis- official building in the past two sales, Robert sent export-con- days. A photograph published by trolled technical data to PR in In- statement Monday. day after its recapture from the spray painted the names of their man Rights Watch said this month try expressed anger on Thursday "This was in contravention of the after two U.S. fighter jets landed local media showed a red-haired dia so that the two could submit Islamic State jihadist group in a groups on houses and shops in the that both security forces and mili- woman lying on the ground with a rule of law and raises doubts about month-long battle. The militiamen city, including on unbroken win- tias "engaged in deliberate destruc- in Taiwan, in a rare official contact bids to foreign actors, including rifle strapped to her and a hand- those in the UAE and Pakistan, to the commission s independence," took items including clothing, sham- dows that had survived the fight- tion of civilian property" after between the militaries of the Unit- she said. ed States and the self-ruled demo- gun by her side. Television foot- supply them or their foreign cus- poo and shaving cream from two ing. Baghdad turned to Shiite mili- breaking a months-long siege of the age showed police vehicles sealing The OSCE mission also noted ir- shops in central Tikrit before driv- tias to bolster its flagging forces town of Amerli last year. cratic island. Taiwan's Central tomers with defence hardware and News Agency said the two F-18s off the street in the central Aksa- regularities including widespread ray neighborhood. The Istanbul spare parts. Neither Robert nor use of proxy voting and said Kari- landed at an air force base in south- PR had obtained approval from the ern Taiwan on Wednesday after police headquarters on Vatan street mov faced no real competition. was targeted by rifle fire and a fe- State Department for these busi- "The figure of the incumbent dom- experiencing mechanical problems. nesses. The complaint cited an Au- It said it was not clear where they male terrorist was killed in the inated a political landscape with- clash, the Istanbul governor s of- gust 2012 email from PR to Rob- out genuine opposition," it said. were coming from or where they ert requesting a technical drawing were going. "We have already made fice said in a statement. The wom- Uzbekistan's President Islam Ka- solemn representations to the U.S. an was carrying a rifle, two hand of a particular military item. The rimov (C) dances during a state side," China's Foreign Ministry grenades and one pistol, it said. complaint cited an August 2012 celebration of the Nowruz holiday spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, Local media said a man had also email from PR to Robert request- Karimov's low-key campaign em- told a regular news briefing. "Chi- been detained. The attack comes a ing a technical drawing of a partic- phasised his need to maintain firm na demands that the United States day after two leftist militants took ular military item. PR had also control to ensure stability in the strictly abide by the 'one-China an Istanbul prosecutor hostage in forwarded to Robert a request country of more than 30 million policy' ... and cautiously and ap- his office. All three died late on from an individual purporting to that borders Afghanistan and propriately handle this incident." Tuesday after police special forc- be "an official contractor of the counts Russia, China and the West The United States is obligated to es stormed the courthouse in an UAE Ministry of Defence." PR among its strategic partners. Vot- help Taiwan defend itself, under effort to release him. Separately, police detained a gunman on had also forwarded to Robert a re- ers in Tashkent overwhelmingly the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, quest from an individual purport- stressed security in explaining why when Washington severed formal Wednesday who entered an Istan- bul branch of the ruling AK Party ing to be "an official contractor of they voted for Karimov, and the ties with the island to recognize the UAE Ministry of Defence." strongman's re-election is unlikely the People's Republic of China in and hung from its window a Turk- ish flag with the emblem of a sword After the department disclosed in to dispel fears about what will Beijing. U.S. weapons sales in re- 2012 that certain parts used in the happen in Uzbekistan after his cent years to Taiwan, or indeed any added. It was not immediately ing away. Two trucks were also after Islamic State of Iraq and Syr- UN chief Ban Ki-moon said clear whether any of the attacks wings of the F-15 fighter aircraft, rule. Rumours of physical frailty formal contact between the two have dogged the long-time leader, seen leaving Tikrit loaded with new ia group (ISIS) jihadists led a during a visit to Baghdad this week armed forces, have provoked were linked, but Prime Minister supplied by Robert's company tyres, a generator and a mirror that sweeping offensive that overran that Iraq must "bring volunteer Ahmet Davutoglu warned of the One Source, failed, Robert and PR although Karimov appeared strong condemnation by China, healthy when dancing at a recent fell out and shattered on the high- large areas north and west of Bagh- armed groups fighting in support but have not caused lasting dam- risk of "provocations" and at- provided false and misleading ma- way. While localised, the incidents dad last year. They have played a of the government under govern- tempts to cause chaos ahead of terial certifications and inspection state celebration marking the be- age to Beijing's relations with ei- ginning of spring. raise concerns over how the myri- major role in successful operations ment control". ther Washington or Taipei. June's national election. reports for the parts. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.