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Local Spotlight A day in the life of a public employee Don’t let it spoil! A model civil servant

By Muna Al-Fuzai

[email protected] “Once, a patron came to the Passports and Nationality Department to get his passport, which wasn’t ready yet. When I told

n expat friend asked me about the “Let it him so, he got angry and started yelling, saying he wants to travel, Spoil” campaign. He read about it in the although it wasn’t my fault and I couldn’t help him.” Apaper and wondered what I think about it. I immediately said, “Don’t let it spoil!” Sorry to say, but such events give the world an idea how we Arabs are setting our priorities today - the stomach first, By Nawara Fattahova ing a law degree and hopes to grow in her chosen field. the brain second! “After graduating from the Police Academy, I was appoint- While the world is watching with anxiety the KUWAIT: Public employees have a bad reputation in ed to this job which suits my degree. Currently I’m study- crazy fall in oil prices and is setting new rules to con- Kuwait. They are often viewed (by locals and expats alike) ing law and after graduation, I may transfer to another job front corruption and regulating the life of inhabi- as lazy, incompetent or worse, corrupt. But not all reflect that will suit my new, higher education,” Sarah explained. tants, we are making a fuss due to the increase of the negative stereotypes. Instead, there are many hard- Though she has plans of transferring to another job, prices of some kinds of fish. No one is asking who is working, ambition civil servants who are dedicated to their Sarah shared her fondness for her work and her col- behind this increase and its reasons. All we want is jobs and who perform all the required tasks in a timely leagues. “I like my work and enjoy doing it, especially prices to drop so we can fill our bellies. manner and with a positive attitude. because of the group that I’m work- The way I see this matter is that I don’t have to eat Kuwait Times spoke with one such ing with. In general I’m satisfied, yet I salmon if I can’t afford to buy it. I am sure there are civil servant, a young woman with like to grow and improve my career,” many other kinds of fish one can afford to buy high ambitions and a sunny disposi- Sarah revealed. whose prices have not changed or increased. Some tion. Sarah Al Rashid is a civilian At work, Sarah always meets peo- people like caviar and they can afford to buy it. employee at the Ministry of Interior ple and different situations happen. Some cannot, but I have not seen a campaign to (MOI). She is responsible for issuing She shares one of the funny situa- boycott caviar because of its steep price. certificates and letters for Interior tions she experienced: “Once, a Food in Kuwait is expensive in general, and there Ministry employees, both civilian and patron came to the Passports and is nothing cheap when it comes to fresh foods, espe- uniformed and handles dozens of Nationality Department to get his cially fish and meat, and for more than a year, some requests each week. passport, which wasn’t ready yet. types of local fish are too expensive. For example, Sarah starts her work day at 8:00 When I told him so, he got angry and balol prices have increased to KD 10 per kilogram, am and stays at the office until 2:00 started yelling, saying he wants to pm; rarely ever leaving earlier. “Once travel, although it wasn’t my fault I reach the office, I start my work and I couldn’t help him.” with a cup of coffee. Then I’m ready “I also got mad and when I’m mad, The fishermen insist that the hike in to welcome the patrons who come I smile. He didn’t like it, so he threw prices of fish is due to the strict proce- to be issued different certificates; I’m water on me, leaving me wet,” she dures implemented by the coastguard never free as I always have work to recalled. do,” Sarah told the Kuwait Times. Sarah Al Rashid Sarah doesn’t remember facing and other authorities in monitoring fish- “If there are no patrons waiting, I any serious problems or conflicts at ing boats that number 80 in total, which don’t play games on my mobile or chat with my col- her work and is satisfied in general. Her colleagues helped has reduced the availability of fish in the leagues. In my free time, I help in the volunteer groups her when she first joined and she now helps the new that I’m a member of. I make my time busy, not the other employees. “I finish my work and leave happy. The most market to a large extent. way around,” she said. important thing about work is to like it and I do, so I’m Sarah took up this role in 2008 but is working on earn- happy and I don’t complain,” Sarah concluded.

subaiti KD 8 per kilo and hammour KD 7.5 per kilogram. No one said a thing, yet suddenly this issue is Photo of the day occupying headlines. Let’s go in-depth and look at the reasons that need a solution. The fishermen insist that the hike in prices of fish is due to the strict procedures implemented by the coastguard and other authorities in monitoring fishing boats that number 80 in total, which has reduced the availability of fish in the market to a large extent. Some claim the reduced number of fishermen and difficulty in bringing fishermen from overseas and providing them with residency permits are some of the other reasons for the hike in the prices of fish. Another reason is the hike in the rent of the stalls selling fish. These are major obstacles that require a solution and many official parties are involved here, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Interior, Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources, Kuwait Fishermen Union and possibly many others. Unless all these parties get together and come up with a plan, this campaign will be a partial success for a short time. I support the idea of community members holding social campaigns to call for reforms, combating corruption and community service in general, but this campaign will lead to a temporary solution and an artificial drop in prices, which will not last long. KUWAIT: A girl with sweets waits near the shore for the young divers as they return from their pearl diving jour- This is why I say don’t let it spoil... ney. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Local FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 ‘Q8 Needs You’ campaign puts spotlight on Kuwait issues

Everyone can help make Kuwait a better place by sharing pictures and videos of problems in the services and facilities of government agencies and associations whether it is about cleanliness, traffic issues or humanitarian issues.

By Faten Omar

e can tell a lot about a country from the condition of its streets, buildings and services, how well main- Wtained they are, how well painted and signed. The streets tell a story about the economics, politics and culture of the country. Streets with countless pockmarks, streets flooded by open sewage or littered with broken sidewalks, not to mention dilapidated signboards, especially in the lower income expatriate areas, read of poverty, neglect and lack of community. Without a word, it tells visitors that the area is not looked after by the neighborhood itself nor by the government. This is the reason why four years ago, a group of volunteer citizens and residents started ‘Q8 Needs You’ and decided to turn Kuwait into a better place.

Kuwait needs you Abdullah Al-Shammari is the one in charge of the ‘Q8 Needs You’ campaign. He sat down with Kuwait Times to talk about his campaign and his goals and vision for a better Kuwait. “Many citizens and expats are working together in the campaign,” said the 33-year-old Shammari. “With the exception of our group that founded the campaign, we have more than 10,000 followers who are volunteering and helping us [in the campaign],” he said.

Call for action The non-profit campaign tries to encourage citizens and residents to contribute to the service of Kuwait and to aspire to monitor the negative phenomena and manifestations in the community and highlight them until they are solved and reduced. Shammari remarked their vision is that everyone can help make Kuwait a better place by sharing pictures and videos of problems or defects in the services and facilities of government agencies and associations whether it is about cleanliness, traffic issues or humanitarian issues. “Q8 Needs You allows everyone to report issues with public services. The way it works is very simple: you snap a photo of the problem, specify what the issue is, along with its location, and then send it,” he said. “So after receiving the issues, we tag the competent ministry to solve the problem,” he added. Shammari stressed that they also file all the reports they receive in person with the relevant ministry. Shammari said they aim to establish the concept of volunteer work, justice through the principle of the rule of law, as well as providing assistance and legal aid for humanitarian cases through advice and guidance, taking advantage of the professional competencies, monitoring and recording and documenting humanitarian cases in the form of daily reports and giving them to concerned authorities to solve. Shammari asserted they are trying their best to show the good side of the Kuwaiti soci- ety. Q8 Needs You held a meeting with the Minister of Municipality and Deputy General Manager assistants, Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic and Director of the Department Cleaning (Kuwait Municipality), Ahmed Salem Local FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 the Minister of Education and Higher Education, first, the charity fund of the Ministry of Education Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, responded to our requests to help those bedoon Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Works and (stateless) children, but they could not help much his deputy assistants, Director General of because they had a limited budget and they can- Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and Director of not help everyone,” he said. Civil Aviation to discuss and exchange ideas and The campaign focused on the children of wars, state the negatives attached to some of the topics. Iraqi and Syrian children, especially the divorcees and widows who had no one to support them Fact checking financially. So they started to help the outstanding The campaign is divided into groups of citizens students who always get a high mark, adding it and residents, where some are in charge of receiv- would be a waste of time and money if they paid ing the issues and publishing them through their for someone who does not care about school. laptops, smart phones or computers, while the In an emotion0al moment, Moath shared one others are in charge of checking if the issue is true case that affected him deeply. “One humanitarian or false. For example, if a needy family asked them situation that affected us was a family with no to publish their problem, they will go first to their father. The mother had eight daughters with no apartment to check what they really need. single male to help them,” he said. Humanitarian cases Moath disclosed every case they had affected As for the humanitarian cases, Ahmed Salem them in some way. “We always follow up on them. Abu Moath is in charge in visiting those cases in Our team is always prepared and ready to help person and said Q8 Needs You anyone and to make sure that the person really tries its best to bring the needs our help and effort.” smile back in people’s He revealed some people they meet were not faces and let their from poor families, but their circumstances forced suffering go away, them to. “We even helped a man with his child especially for chil- school fees and he started to cry and we cried with dren that could not him. He told us that this is his first time to ask get back to someone for help since he cannot just stand with- school. out trying to help his kid,” he said. “We found Scholarships 780 needy Q8 Needs You commits itself to providing students scholarships to 40 students every year. One of the were in KD volunteers in Q8 Needs You is paying the school 22,000 debt fees for some of those children. in one Follow the group on Instagram @Q8needsyou. school. At Abdullah Al-Shammari Relevant ministry gets ‘tagged’ for action

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Local FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 The next fire fatality

By Kristine Nones a fire at her family’s apartment in Jabriya and in March, tion in residential areas is short circuit, while youngsters three Saudi children died of smoke inhalation after their playing with heat source or combustibles are the main woman receives a disturbing call from her sister’s Saad-Abdullah apartment caught fire. A month earlier, two cause in other areas. Other causes include electric over- neighbor. She calls her sister, she doesn’t answer. children died due to suffocation after a fire burned their load, an unattended cooking utensil on a gas cooker, AShe calls again, still no answer. Alarmed, she goes to house into ashes in Subahiya. All the victims were children. heat source used or placed too close to combustibles, her sister’s ground floor apartment and knocks on the The 2014 Statistical Report of Incidents by the Kuwait and discarded cigarettes and other similar items. door, there is no response. She turns on the doorknob, it is Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) revealed some important 4. It is crucial to have an emergency plan as most fires very hot. Concerned neighbors pitch in and break open the statistics on residential fire incidents: occurred in the short span of 10-19 minutes. door, but it is too late. Their neighbors - a father, his wife 1. Majority of fires are residential. There was an annual The next house fire may be in your home, thus the need and his three children are already dead. increase of about 4 percent in the number of residential for fire safety precautions. Moreover, the findings reveal This sad fate of a five-member Egyptian family was all fires in 2014. Notably, while there are more cases of resi- that that being safe extends to just having a fire extin- over front pages last week, stressing the severity of fire dential fires, fires in non-residential areas grew at a faster guisher, but to actually covering all safety areas, specifically fatalities and highlighting fire safety concerns for both the rate of 34 percent in the same year. the major ones that cause fires. Checking that your house fire department and residents. While intensive investiga- 2. Most fires occurred in Farwaniya governorate followed has the safety features before buying and building it is like- tions about the incident are still being done, preliminary by Ahmadi and Hawally. wise imperative. Lastly, an emergency plan, known to and investigations showed that the victims died of suffocation. 3. Short circuit, cooking gas and combustibles are the main practiced by all family members, may one day be your Last June, an Egyptian child suffered severe burn injuries in causes of house fires. The most common cause of igni- loved one’s lifesaver.

How to save a life: Fire safety What to do in case of fire? 1. Immediately evacuate residents from the house. precautions in the home 2. Remain calm and do not panic. This will help you deal with the situation. Check electrical wirings endanger the family and the house. 3. Turn the gas and electrical power off, without exposing • Are electrical wirings properly installed? Use only high quality yourself to danger. approved electrical devices, equipment and network. Storage 4. Immediately use the available extinguishing device to • Are wirings insulated? Internal and external electrical network • Some people store their domestic possessions at random inside prevent the spread of flames. wires should be inserted in insulated pipes. the home. Since almost all of such belongings are flammable, 5. If you are unable to extinguish the fire within the first • Immediately repair any electrical fault. Check for deterioration of the simple presence of a source of fire may set the whole place minute, call the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) electrical cables and use of damaged sockets. ablaze. number 112 and immediately leave the place and • Periodically maintain electrical wires and cables. It should not be • A minimum distance of one meter should be kept between any warn your neighbors. exposed or installed under the carpets. source of fire or heat and flammable materials. 6. Put a wet handkerchief on the mouth and nose in case • Do not use unsecured electrical power. • Don’t smoke. If unavoidable, refrain from smoking in bed and of exposure to heavy smoke. • Do not use unsecured electrical apparatus or use it contrary to ensure that cigarette butts are fully extinguished before throw- 7. Before opening the door, make sure there is no fire specifications. ing it in the dust bin. behind it by touching the handle of the door and the • Do not clean electrical apparatus with wet hands without unplug- wall. If it is hot, look for another exit. ging the device. This may expose the person to electrical shock. Children 8. Close the door after leaving the room where the fire Overvoltage of electrical outlets, equipment • Matches and lighters should be kept out of children’s reach. originated to prevent spreading the fire. • Do not neglect the maintenance of electrical equipment, especial- • Instruct children not to play with electrical equipment or sockets. 9. If the flames reach your clothes, do not run. Throw ly air-conditioners. • Ensure all sockets children can reach are switched off. yourself on the ground and roll about or wrap yourself • Ensure your laptop is disconnected from the electrical current after • Always have an eye on children’s movements while in the kitchen. in a blanket to smother the fire. using it and do not place on flammable fabric or material. • Do not leave children in the kitchen without the presence of an 10. In case of heavy smoke, crawl on your hands and • Ensure unused electrical devices are not plugged-in. adult. knees since the air at ground level would help you Preventing domestic fire breathe better. Exhaust fans Fire extinguishers 11. Firemen have vehicles, ladders and the necessary Fire often breaks out in exhaust fans due to the sparks caused by • The user of fire extinguisher must be perfectly acquainted with the equipment to save you: Try to stand near a window if the internal contact with lint, and also to cooking oil vapors use of such device and know which type to use depending on you are unable to flee, so that firemen could help you. gathering on the fan. The suitability, cleanliness and the appro- the fire. 12. Avoid crowding the area because this prevents the priate connection of such equipment should always be checked. • Kitchen and corridors should be provided with powder manual firemen from performing their duties and reduces the Exhaust fans should not be left working for hours. fire extinguishers to fight different types of fires, while CO2 fire extinguishers should be used for electrical device fires. chance of rescue for others. Offer to help and execute Gas • The fire extinguisher should be within reach and placed in appro- their instructions and advices. • Turn off the gas cylinder as soon as you finish using the cooker. priate places near exits to avoid being surrounded by fire. 13. Avoid using the lift in case of fire in the building. Use • Do not expose the gas cylinder to the sun or heat. • Take into account that the extinguisher would be empty after the emergency stairway. - www.kfsd.gov.kw • Prevent children from playing with the cooker switches and warn eight seconds of use. them against playing with the cooker or the gas cylinder. • Ascertain that the content of the extinguisher is sufficient to cover • Change the gas cylinder once empty with the help of a competent the fire area. person. • Use soap foam to check for gas leakage (if bubbles exist, that indi- Smoke detector cate there is leakage). The smoke detector warns against fire before it spreads. Make sure • Check gas cylinder and gas installations (pipes, hoses, valves) on a that it is installed in the appropriate place and maintain it period- regular basis to ensure they are in good condition. ically. • Always check the gas hose is suitable for use. Check that the rub- ber pipe has no cracks and is of good quality, and its length is Emergency exits suitable enough to avoid formation of sharp bending. Emergency exits are the way out to safety for you and your family • There should be a fire blanket, fire extinguisher, gas detector and when in danger. You must therefore keep this path clear so that smoke alarm in the kitchen. you could reach it easily.

Cookers Emergency plan • Never wear large clothes or clothes made of certain flammable 1. Set safety plans for family members and maids, including steps to materials (such as nylon) when cooking. be taken during emergencies. Kuwait Fire Service Directorate • Never leave flammable materials near to the cooker while cooking. (KFSD) number 112 and your home address must be located in a • Leaving cooking pots unsupervised when cooking may put the prominent place in the house. family and the house in danger due to the burning of food 2. Assign some of the family members to evacuate the children, eld- because of excess cooking time and boiling over of liquids that erly and special needs people during fire emergency. cause the extinction of flame, triggering a gas leakage. 3. Conduct fire drills. Train family members, especially children, on • Stoves and burners must be checked to ensure their cleanness how to evacuate safely during fire emergency. and there are no blockages in gas outlets. When building or buying a home • Select an appropriate location, far away from the sources of pollu- Flammable liquids tion and industrial area. The use of flammable liquids such as petrol inside the house for any • Select an appropriate design for the villa or apartment. - reason is contrary to prevention and safety rules and may www.kfsd.gov.kw Local FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 Kuwait Airways plane returns to airport after bird crash

KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways said its flight number 301 heading from Kuwait to Mumbai, India returned safely to Kuwait Airport due to a bird crashing into the plane’s cockpit late Wednesday night. The plane returned to the airport and pas- sengers were switched into an alternative plane to resume their flight, according to international aviation safety laws, said the company in a statement yesterday. Birds crashing into planes usually pose danger on safety, with some recorded yet rare incidents where such accidents had killed some people. However, 65 percent of bird crashing causes mild damage to the plane. The annual financial damage of these accidents is estimated at $400 million in the US and $1.2 billion around the world. — KUNA

Air ambulance to link power plants

KUWAIT: The new aerial ambulance service to be People in these stations work in dangerous conditions Parking meters launched between Al-Zour and Al-Sabiya electrical plants due to the nature of their job, said the official, adding will be of great benefit for employees’ safety, according that the ministry of electricity aims to develop safety to officials in the Ministry of Electricity and Water. measures for its employees. The local air ambulance ini- to be privatized The Ministry of Heath agreed to launch the medical tiative was established by former servicemen, security service between the two stations to provide workers with veterans, and firefighters and went into service last immediate medical care in case of emergencies, Assistant January to transport patients and people hurt in acci- KUWAIT: A ministerial source said the government will begin to privatize parking Undersecretary of power plants and distillation Fouad Al- dents from the scenes to hospitals in a short time while meters for cars in the country. He said the responsibilities of organizing public and pri- Oun told journalists yesterday. avoiding traffic. — KUNA vate parking will be added to the duties of the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport. He said this move agrees with what was mentioned in the government’s working program, to diversify the economic structure and non-oil revenues, and acti- vate the role of the private sector in economic activities. He said the authority’s board of directors will be formed soon. The source said, the privatization of the parking meters will represent a new income source for the general budget and will create new job opportunities for inspectors. — Annahar Natural gas looked as alternative to petrol

KUWAIT: Official oil sources said Kuwait is reconsidering the idea of transforming cars to start using natural gas instead of gasoline and diesel, in order to reduce subsidies and annual costs gradually. The source said that members of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation board of directors brought up the idea to discuss the means of its application, adding that Oil Minister for National Assembly Affairs Dr Ali Al-Omair gave instructions to the planning sector at KPC and KNPC to provide an in-depth study on the matter and submit it to the board of directors. The sources said there are higher instructions to complete the study as fast as possible and to determine the amount that will be saved if the plan is implemented, and decide which vehicles will benefit from it: Such as KPTC buses, trucks and taxies. — Alanbaa Fiber optics network KUWAIT: Interior Assistant Undersecretary of the Citizenship and Passports Affairs, Major General Sheikh to link all schools Mazen Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah received Philippines Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Pedro. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Education and Higher Education Minister Dr Bader Al-Essa said the ministry is about to complete development of the largest and most modern fiber optics net- Kuwait ready to speed up work to link all schools together, adding that they have many ambitions through which they aim to develop the education process specially under the most modern technological advancement. The minister was answering a request by MP Abdelrahman Al-Jeeran who asked Al-Essa to develop the IT network at the education deportation procedures ministry, and get rid of the old system. Al-Essa lauded the role of the communications ministry in establishing this network and appreciated their efforts and cooperation KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior asserted yestereday its of the Citizenship and Passports Affairs, Major General with the education ministry in this regards. Meanwhile, high ranking sources at the readiness to cooperate with the Embassy of the Sheikh Mazen Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah and the Philippines education ministry said the ministry completed its preparations for the new year and Philippines in Kuwait to speed up deportation proce- Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Pedro. implemented the tablet project. This project will distribute a high number of tablets dures for Filipino laborers who violated residency laws, Ambassador Pedro expressed his appreciation for to the secondary stage students at the start of the year. More than 80,000 tablets, priced at a value exceeding 26 million KD was signed with a specialized company to by coordinating with the General Department of the State of Kuwait for providing care for the Filipino supply the tablets. Sources said the contract is to rent the system for three years, with Immigration Investigation. This came in a press release community and the role of General Department of continuous maintenance, adding that teachers will be enrolled in a training course to by the Security Media of Interior Ministry following a Immigration for the services presented to his nation’s be oriented with the functionalities of the tablet. — Alanbaa meeting between the Interior Assistant Undersecretary citizens. - Kuna Local FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 Let it spoil campaign to continue

By Meshal Alsalama

KUWAIT: Zubaidi fish price reached KD 7.5 to KD 8.000 per kilo following the “Let it spoil” campaign, and people refrained from buying fish because of its high price. The boycott lasted six days and was suc- cessful in reducing fish price by 50 percent, as Zubaidi price was at KD 15. Although some reports indicated that some fish prices were climbing back up again on Thursday. The campaign will continue and may be extended to some vegetables and meat, especial that Eid Al-Adha is approaching. Prices of Nuaimi (Arabic) sheep may reach KD 130 and the imported Iranian KD 110, Australian KD 55 in Kuwait, but abroad prices will be normal.

Detour near FTZ in Shuwaikh The traffic department said a detour will be opened within Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad bridge project between the free trade zone and Shuwaikh port (extension of Ghazali road) at dawn Saturday (29/8) the department asked motorists to be cautious and follow the traffic signs. Huge weapons cache, alleged traders arrested

Marijuana busted at airport Airport customs officers arrested two Asians with eight kg of marijuana that were hidden in dried fish and meat. The suspects were sent to concerned authorities. Man freed from elevator

By Hanan Al-Saadoun and Meshal Al-Salama

KUWAIT: Firemen rescued a man who was stuck in the elevator By Meshal Al-Salama of magazines. a third, larger cache of weapons and of a house in Hitteen area. Firemen from the Mishreh Fire Station Detectives with a warrant raided the ammunition was found in a Kirby store. opened the elevators door and freed the man. KUWAIT: State security arrested four citi- house of the first suspect. He told police The suspects were sent to concerned In other incidents, a fire broke out in a Ardhiya home, and was zens found to be in possession of a huge that the weapons were hidden inside a authorities. Detectives are working on fought by Ardhiya and Jleeb centers. A gas cylinder exploded in cache of firearms, weaponry and other car in Ardhiya. He also confessed the arresting all those related to the case. the kitchen of a house in Jaber Al-Ali area. Qurain and Mubarak ammunition. The men were allegedly names of others involved. A farm in Kabd The government has lately cracked Al-Kabeer centers responded and removed all the resulting trading in unlicensed weapons. was raided as the second suspect was down on weapons caches, illicit trading materials from the explosion to prevent any further damage or Detectives found in their possession: arrested yesterday and he in turn told in weapons and other security-related injuries. Elsewhere, firemen were called to put out a fire that Ammunition including 19 shotguns, nine police about another cache of weapons. matters following the discovery of three broke out in a container loaded with coal used to burn incense, AK-47, five MP5, two rifles, 17 pistols, two A third suspect was arrested in Sabahiya unrelated terrorist cells in Kuwait and the at Shuwaikh port. No injuries were reported. grenades and 29 boxes of shotgun car- while attempting to escape. The fourth suicide bombing of the Imam Al Sadiq tridges in addition to 95 different types suspect was arrested in Adan area where mosque in Kuwait City on June 26. Transvestites arrested

KUWAIT: Two cross dressers were sent to the criminal investiga- Kidnapping or not? tion department after being arrested by a police patrol. The officers Police received a call about the kidnapping of a woman in spotted a car with two “girls” inside but upon checking their IDs, Abdallah Mubarak, so a hunt was launched and two men were discovered the two were actually males. Both were wearing make- found with the woman, who denied that she was kidnapped. up and women’s clothing, which is a considered a criminal offense in Kuwait. Series of thefts Technicians from criminal evidence collected material and lifted Drug users, traders busted finger prints from a pen where six sheep were stolen from At Farwaniya patrol discovered a citizen in a car and upon checking Qashaniya area, as their owner complained to police. An Indian the vehicle found various illicit narcotics and pills. In Jleeb, an expatriate lady told Jabriya police that an unknown person stole jewelry from was stopped by a police patrol for not wearing his seatbelt and when her flat worth KD 1230. While a citizen told Fahaheel police that his his car was searched more than 500 Tramadol tablets and KD 225 were phone was stolen. found with him. In Andalus a liquor factory was raided, where an Asian Medical supplies confiscated and 106 bottles were found. The arrested were sent to DCGD. Heroin smuggling attempt foiled Doha port customs officers confiscated a large amount of Airport customs officers discovered 800g of heroin hidden in a medical material that arrived from Iran. The material was thought Fake detectives caught sofa, at the free zone. to be unfit for human use. The head of Doha customs Khalid Al- A citizen and a bedoon were arrested in possession of a military A security source said while the customs officers were checking Failakawi ordered the material be sent to the health ministry uniform and drugs in addition to other things that may have been a furniture shipment, were surprised with capsules inside a sofa after finding in a polluted area, with high temperature. They said stolen, while posing as detectives. Both were sent to the criminal and discovered the heroin in it. Investigations are underway to find that they are waiting for the health ministry report to take the investigation department. out the source of the illicit substance. necessary action. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 IS kills Jordan hospital Memories, tears two Iraq treats worst of mark newscast generals11 ME’s13 war-wounded after15 shootings

Forensic investigators work as police vehicles are parked behind a refrigerated truck parked along a highway near Neusiedl am See, Austria, yesterday. — AFP Bodies of 50 migrants found in truck in Austria Europe’s migrant crisis rages as EU leaders meet

VIENNA: The bodies of between 20 and 50 migrants were found in a Western Balkans route ture of their virtually non-existent chances of being granted asylum truck in Austria yesterday, highlighting the dark side of Europe’s European leaders have come under fire for failing to tackle the in Germany.” Almost 40 percent of asylum-seekers in Germany are migrant crisis as regional leaders struggle to stem the massive flow of arrival of several hundred thousand migrants this year, many fleeing from the western Balkan countries, Steinmeier said. people desperately trying to reach the EU. hotspots such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. The western Balkans The gruesome discovery on a motorway near the Slovakia and has become a major route for migrants and refugees trying to cross Hungary barrier Hungary borders was thought to be the worst tragedy on land in over into EU member state Hungary. Most then try to make it to The daily number of people crossing into Hungary hit a record Europe’s worst migrant crisis since 1945. wealthier European countries like Germany and Sweden. Speaking 3,000, including nearly 700 children, latest police figures showed. Police said the vehicle-which had the markings of a Slovakian at the Vienna meeting, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic said out- Lawmakers are set to debate next week whether to deploy troops poultry company and bore Hungarian number plates-contained side money provided so far was insufficient to handle the large to stem the influx, after violence erupted briefly at a refugee process- between 20 and 50 bodies. It was not yet clear how they had died. numbers. “This is a problem of the European Union and we (the ing centre near the Hungarian border town of Rozke. “Today is a dark day... This tragedy affects us all deeply,” Interior transit countries) are expected to come up with an action plan,” Alarmed by the growing humanitarian disaster, UN chief Ban Ki- Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner said at a press conference. She said Dacic said. moon has urged countries “in Europe and elsewhere to prove their Austria would tighten border controls and intensify police checks on “I think the European Union has to come up with a plan first,” he compassion and do much more to bring an end to the crisis”. international trains, and called on the other 27 EU member states to said. “I have to be very direct here. Please understand, we are bear- UN refugee chief Antonio Guterres and French Interior Minister show “zero tolerance” for people smugglers. The deaths came a day ing the brunt of the problem.” Bernard Cazeneuve called for the urgent creation of more so-called after at least 55 migrants were found dead in stricken boats in the This was echoed by his counterpart from Macedonia, which last “hotspots”- processing centres to sort refugees fleeing war from eco- Mediterranean, adding to a toll of more than 2,300 people who have week declared a state of emergency and shut its border with Greece nomic migrants who are simply in search of a better life. drowned while attempting to reach Europe by sea. German for three days after being unable to cope. “Unless we have a Hamstrung by a lack of a coherent European response, govern- Chancellor Angela Merkel and Balkan leaders, meeting in Vienna to European answer to this issue, none of us should be under any illu- ments have at times taken contradictory approaches to the problem. discuss how to tackle the escalating crisis, reacted with shock to the sion that this will be solved,” Nikola Poposki said. Reiterating his call While Hungary’s right-wing government is building a 175-kilometre Austrian tragedy. “We were all shaken by the horrible news that up to for a reform of the Dublin Accords “to distribute refugees fairly with- (110-mile) razor-wire barrier to keep migrants out, a Czech minister 50 people lost their lives because they were in a situation where peo- in the EU”, Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank Steinmeier said Berlin has called for the passport-free Schengen zone to be closed with the ple-smugglers did not care about their lives,” Merkel said. would contribute one million euros to help the Balkans cope with help of NATO troops. “This is a warning to us to tackle this migrants issue quickly and in the migrants, as well as food and other supplies. Meanwhile Germany, which is preparing to receive a record a European spirit, which means in a spirit of solidarity, and to find solu- But he also called on governments there “to help manage the 800,000 asylum-seekers this year, has eased the application procedure tions.” expectations of your citizens and provide them with a realistic pic- for Syrians fleeing the brutal civil war. —AFP I n t e r1n a1t i o n a l FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Saudi executes Pakistani for drug trafficking RIYADH: Saudi Arabia yesterday 2014, according to AFP tallies Most people sentenced to Under Saudi Arabia’s strict legal executed a Pakistani man convict- compiled from interior ministry death in Saudi Arabia are behead- practices, murder, armed robbery, ed of smuggling drugs into the statements. Zulfiqar Ali ed, but sometimes firing squads rape, drug trafficking and apostasy ultra-conservative kingdom, the Mohammed was caught while are used. Amnesty International are all punishable by death. interior ministry said. It brought to attempting to smuggle heroin on Tuesday appealed for a mora- Amnesty says Saudi Arabia is one 128 the number of executions so found hidden in his stomach, the torium on executions in Saudi of the world’s most prolific execu- far this year in Saudi Arabia, com- ministry said in a statement car- Arabia, criticizing the kingdom’s tioners, along with China, Iran, pared with 87 for the whole of ried by SPA state news agency. “deeply flawed judicial system”. Iraq and the United States. — AFP

Iran may have built extension at disputed military site VIENNA: Iran appears to have built an extension to part of its Parchin military site since May, the UN nuclear watchdog said in a report on Thursday delving into a major part of its inquiry into possible military dimensions to Tehran’s past atomic activity. A resolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Parchin file, which includes a demand for fresh IAEA access to the site, is a symbolically important issue that could help make or break Tehran’s July 14 nuclear deal with six world powers. The confidential IAEA report, obtained by Reuters, said: “Since (our) previous report (in May), at a particular location at the Parchin site, the agency has continued to observe, through satellite imagery, the presence of vehicles, equipment, and probable construction materials. In addition, a small extension to an existing building appears to have constructed.” The changes were first observed last month, a senior diplomat familiar with the IAEA investigation said. The IAEA says any activities Iran has undertaken at Parchin since UN inspectors last visited in 2005 could jeopardize its ability to verify Western intelligence BAGHDAD: Iraqi honor guards escort the coffins of Maj Gen Abdul-Rahman Abu-Regheef, deputy chief of operations in suggesting Tehran carried out tests there relevant to nuclear Anbar and Brig Gen Sefeen Abdul-Maguid, commander of the 10th Army Division who was killed in Ramadi during fight- bomb detonations more than a decade ago. Iran has dismissed ing with Islamic State militants. — AP the intelligence as “fabricated”. Under a “roadmap” accord Iran reached with the IAEA parallel to its groundbreaking settlement with the global powers, the Islamic Republic is required to give the Vienna-based watchdog enough information about its past IS kills two Iraq generals, nuclear activity to allow it to write a report on the long vexed issue by year-end. “Full and timely implementation of the relevant parts of the jihadists advance in Syria road-map is essential to clarify issues relating to this location at Parchin,” the new IAEA report said. According to data given to the BAGHDAD: A suicide attack claimed by the astating offensive in June 2014, sweeping further north in Aleppo province, near the bor- IAEA by some member states, Parchin might have housed hydro- Islamic State group killed two Iraqi generals security forces aside. der with Turkey, it said. dynamic experiments to assess how specific materials react under yesterday in the key battleground province of Those two villages were previously con- high pressure, such as in a nuclear blast. “We cannot know or Anbar, as the jihadists made gains in northern IS advances in Syria trolled by Al-Nusra Front, Al-Qaeda’s Syrian speculate what’s in the (extended) building. The building itself is Syria. IS overran large areas of Iraq in 2014 and Baghdad’s forces have managed to regain affiliate, which withdrew from them after not related to the most interesting building for us ... It’s something seized Anbar capital Ramadi earlier this year. It significant territory in two provinces north of Turkey and the United States announced we will technically clarify over the course of the year,” the senior also controls major territory in neighboring the capital, but much of western Iraq, includ- plans to cooperate on an IS-free zone in the diplomat said. Syria, where it has thrived amid a bloody civil ing Anbar, remains outside government con- area. Marea is one of the most significant war. Military spokesman Brigadier General trol. In Syria, IS fighters seized five villages from rebel-held towns in northern Aleppo and lies Groundbreaking nuclear accord Yahya Rasool said a suicide bomber in an rebel forces overnight in the northern on a key supply route running to the Turkish Under its Vienna accord with the powers, Iran must put verifi- explosives-rigged vehicle struck the Al-Jaraishi province of Aleppo and entered the outskirts border. IS has targeted the town for months, able limits on its uranium enrichment program to create confi- area north of Ramadi as Iraqi forces advanced. of a key opposition bastion there, the Britain- seeking to expand westwards from territory it dence it will not be put to developing nuclear bombs, in The attack killed the deputy head of the based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights already holds in Aleppo province. The exchange for a removal of sanctions crippling its oil-based econo- Anbar Operations Command, Staff Major said. The jihadist group seized three villages Observatory said there were reports of my. Iran has said it seeks only peaceful nuclear energy. Iran has for General Abdulrahman Abu Raghif, and 10th near the town of Marea and entered its south- dozens of rebel casualties in the fighting, but Division commander Staff Brigadier General ern outskirts, and took another two villages it had no immediate toll. — AFP years been stonewalling the IAEA inquiry into possible military Safin Abdulmajid, Rasool said. IS claimed dimensions (PMD) to its nuclear project. But the Islamic Republic responsibility for the attack in a statement delivered on a pledge under the roadmap to turn over more infor- online, but gave a different account of how it mation by Aug 15. The IAEA report said the agency was still unfolded, saying it was carried out by four sui- reviewing the PMD information Iran provided. Agency Director- cide bombers and two supporting gunmen General Yukiya Amano said on Tuesday that the information was who targeted the main command headquar- substantive but it was too early to say whether any of it was new. ters north of Ramadi. It said all six of the A second diplomat familiar with the Iran file said he did not expect jihadists were killed. any breakthrough from the documents provided by Iran. A statement from the Iraqi Joint Operations While sticking to its mandate of securing compliance with Command confirmed the deaths of the two its non-proliferation mandate, diplomats see the IAEA as being officers along with an unspecified number of keen not to imperil Iran’s pact with the powers, who tout it as other “heroic martyrs”. The death or injury of crucial to reducing conflict in the Middle East. The success of senior Iraqi officers during battles against IS is that deal will hinge on IAEA verification of Iranian compliance, a persistent problem for the country. Two but the agency must still issue reports that are technically heads of the Anbar Operations Command sound. “It’s a question of how they will reflect this in a more or have been wounded this year, while the com- less elegant way,” a third diplomat said. The IAEA has come manders of a division and a brigade were under pressure, especially from US lawmakers who will hold a killed in Anbar in April. The province’s gover- critical vote next month on whether to ratify the deal between nor was wounded in 2014. Senior army and BAGHDAD: Mourners grieve during the funeral procession of Maj Gen Abdul- Iran and the powers, for not publishing its roadmap agree- police commanders have also been killed in ment with Tehran. — Reuters Rahman Abu-Regheef, deputy chief of operations in Anbar and Brig Gen other Iraqi provinces since IS launched its dev- Sefeen Abdul-Maguid, commander of the 10th Army Division. — AP I n t e r n a t i o n a l FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

NATO opens training centre in Georgia amid Russia tensions TBILISI: NATO yesterday opened a training centre in Georgia as the ex-Soviet country eyes closer partnership with the Western military alliance amid tensions with Russia. The establishment of the NATO-Georgian Joint Training and Evaluation Center, to be based just outside the capital Tbilisi, is aimed at buttressing the small ex-Soviet country which fought a five-day war with Russia in 2008. “There is more Georgia in NATO and more NATO in Georgia,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a joint news conference alongside Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili before the opening ceremony. Stoltenberg, who arrived in Tbilisi on Wednesday, said the centre would train both Georgian and NATO troops. “This centre will help Georgia to continue making its armed forces more modern and more capable of meeting 21st century challenges,” Stontelberg said at the opening ceremony in the Krtsanisi National Training Center outside Tbilisi. “It will be equally important in training Allied and partner troops,” he said in the presence of Georgia’s prime minister, president and top officials. Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili stressed for his part that the centre would increase regional stability and was not directed “against any neighbouring countries.” ATHENS: Popular Unity leader Panagiotis Lafazanis (left) gestures during a meeting with Greek President Prokopis Georgia has long sought full NATO membership and hopes to Pavlopoulos (center) at the Presidential Palace in Athens yesterday. — AFP be invited to join a Membership Action Plan (MAP), a formal step towards membership, at a NATO summit in Warsaw next year. But analysts doubt that NATO will grant Georgia MAP membership next year for fear of infuriating Russia amid heightened Greece names top judge as tensions over the Ukraine crisis. Stontelberg on Thursday sounded non-committal when asked about Georgia’s chances to get the NATO membership plan at the Warsaw summit. caretaker PM ahead of vote He said that he “cannot prejudge the conclusions and the decisions which are going to be taken at the NATO summit next year.” “What I can say is that Georgia already has the necessary Crisis-hit country faces fifth election in 6 years tools to make progress towards membership,” he said. “I see that there is more work to do, but I am very inspired and ATHENS: Greece yesterday named its top judge as caretaker prime not become a prime minister who cooperates with New Democracy, encouraged by the progress we have seen.” “All the commit- minister to organize early elections expected next month, the fifth in Pasok or Potami,” Tsipras said in an interview with the Alpha TV chan- ments we have made together are on track and on time and all the crisis-hit country in six years. nel, his first since resigning. “If we do not have a majority, I will not these efforts help Georgia to move closer to your aspiration of President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said he had chosen Vassiliki cooperate with (the parties that ran) previous governments.” NATO membership”, he said. —AFP Thanou, the head of Greece’s Supreme Court and the first woman to assume the post. Mother-of-three Thanou, 65, is known for firing off Bitterly divided an emotional letter to European Commission chairman Jean-Claude Syriza stormed to election victory in January on a wave of popular Juncker in February, protesting that austerity cuts were “annihilating” anger over tough austerity measures demanded by Greece’s creditors the Greek people. in exchange for two previous bailouts since 2010. But the party has “The people are not responsible for the waste of public money by been bitterly divided over Tsipras’ decision to accept more tough past governments and for mistakes in tax policy,” she wrote, adding reforms in exchange for a new 86 billion euro ($96 billion) rescue that the austerity measures “have failed as the recession continues as package, with hard-left rebels accusing him of capitulating to “black- the rich continue to evade taxes”. Thanou, who holds a degree in mail” by the creditors. European law from France’s Sorbonne university, will take her oath of On August 21, 25 Syriza rebels announced the formation of a new office later yesterday and her administration will be sworn in on political grouping, Popular Unity, led by Panagiotis Lafazanis, a for- Friday, the president’s office said. mer senior Communist who has argued that Greece can happily exist The date for Greece’s general election is to be officially announced without the euro. “We are the true continuation of Syriza and its elec- by the end of the week, but it is likely to be scheduled for September toral pledges,” Lafazanis said yesterday. Tsipras remains popular, 20. Outgoing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has ruled out forming a although in the absence of recent opinion polls it is difficult to know national unity government should he fail to win a outright majority in whether he could win an absolute majority in the forthcoming poll. the snap elections triggered after he resigned last week. The 41-year-old leader’s opponents had sought to delay the election, Tsipras called for the fresh vote on August 20 after suffering a hoping that voters will be less likely to vote for Syriza once the new major rebellion in his hard-left Syriza party over Greece’s huge new austerity measures begin to bite in the autumn. international bailout, its third in five years. The EU has taken the snap ballot decision in its stride, and debt But on Wednesday, he dismissed suggestions he could work with rating agency Moody’s has even called Tsipras’ resignation “credit TBILISI: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks the conservative opposition New Democracy, the Pasok socialists or positive,” arguing that it could well create a more cohesive govern- at the opening of a joint NATO-Georgia training center the centre-right Potami if the election results were inconclusive. “I will ment. — AFP outside Tbilisi yesterday. — AP UK immigration hits record high, causing headache for Cameron LONDON: Long-term net migration to Official data yesterday showed a net said the latest data was “deeply disappoint- tighter border controls with the EU. The Britain has hit a record high, underscoring 330,000 people moved to Britain in the year ing”. “While these figures underline the chal- debate has intensified in recent months, with the challenge Prime Minister David Cameron to March 2015, up 40 percent on the same lenges we need to meet to reduce net migra- the huge influx into EU of migrants and faces to dispel voter fears that immigrants period a year ago. A net 183,000 came from tion, they should also act as a further wake- refugees fleeing poverty and war in the are straining public services such as housing, within the EU, up by 53,000. up call for the EU. Current flows of people Middle East, Africa and elsewhere. hospitals and schools. As an island nation off The quarterly figures have become a reg- across Europe are on a scale we haven’t seen Images of thousands of migrants camped northwest Europe, Britain is far from the ular source of political embarrassment for since the end of the Second World War,” he in the French port of Calais seeking illegal pas- frontline of the EU-wide crisis that has seen Cameron, who has insisted he is still working said in a statement sage to Britain on board trains and lorries have hundreds of thousands of migrants and towards a declared overall target of less than led news bulletins for much of the summer. refugees pour into the bloc this year via 100,000. Curbing migrants’ access to welfare ‘BORDERLESS BRITAIN’ The data showed that asylum applica- countries like Italy, Greece and Hungary. benefits in order to deter them from coming Rising immigration has fuelled support for tions had risen by 10 percent but, at 25,771 The bigger problem for Cameron is his to Britain is a key objective for the the UK Independence Party (UKIP) which in the year ending June 2015, remained low inability to limit immigration by European Conservative prime minister as he renegoti- wants to sever ties with the EU and impose in comparison to other channels of migra- Union passport-holders, as freedom of ates the country’s relationship with the EU much tighter entry rules. “These figures tion and well below their 2002 peak of movement is enshrined in the EU’s founding before putting its continued membership to reflect Borderless Britain and total impotence 84,132. A total of 11,600 people were treaties. Arrivals from countries like India and a public vote by the end of 2017. of the British government,” UKIP leader Nigel granted asylum or an alternative form of China are also on the rise. Immigration minister James Brokenshire Farage said, calling for Cameron to negotiate protection. —Reuters I n t e r n a t i o n a l FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Jordan hospital treats worst of Mideast’s war-wounded Hospital, unique in region to gather medical specialists AMMAN: They are among the most tragically Welcome distraction wounded from the Middle East’s multiple wars. Ahmed says surgeries no longer faze him, A 14-year-old Syrian girl whose lower legs were but the waiting is hard. His latest stretch in torn off by a shell. A 15-year-old Iraqi boy who Jordan has already lasted 14 months. He has was severely burned in a car bomb explosion. To years of schooling to catch up on. Ahmed and treat such patients, the international charity other patients and their caretakers - usually a MÈdecins Sans FrontiËres (Doctors Without relative - live at a nearby hotel, their travel and Borders) next month officially inaugurates its residency costs paid by MSF. They cook in a new reconstructive surgery hospital for war vic- communal kitchen and gather around a TV in tims, which it says is unique in the region. the evenings, especially to watch soccer match- The Amman hospital gathers together battle- es. For Ahmed, football is a welcome distraction. tested surgeons, counselors and physiothera- Some evenings, he and other burn victims his pists specialized in war victims. It will eventually age - all close friends - play on a lot across the offer 3-D printing for hand and face prostheses. street from the hotel. The boy exudes confi- The eight-story building is also envisioned as a dence, saying he can do almost everything he learning center where surgeons from the region was able to do before the attack, except heavy and the West can teach each other new skills. lifting. “It’s a very new approach of war surgery,” “It’s just the appearance now,” he says, smil- says Marc Schakal, head of MSF in Jordan. The ing. Administrators and doctors meet once a need for the facility is also testimony to how the week to decide which patients to admit from region’s conflicts become more horrific. MSF among the many referrals from MSF clinics in doctors began running a reconstructive surgery war zones around the region. Photos of patients program in a wing of Jordan’s Red Crescent and their medical reports flash on a screen as facilities in 2006. At that time, the focus was on surgeons from different specialties - orthopedic, treating casualties from the Iraq war. Now, it’s AMMAN: Syrian girl Salam Rashid, 14, is prepared for surgery at MSF Hospital for plastic, maxilla-facial - discuss the cases. Iraq, the civil war in Syria and repeated Israel- Specialized Reconstructive Surgery, run by the international charity MÈdecins Sans Criteria are strict: Only patients whose abili- Hamas conflicts in Gaza, all of which take a terri- FrontiËres (Doctors Without Borders) in Amman, Jordan. — AP ties can be improved with surgery. Aesthetics ble toll on civilians. hard heart and a sharp knife,” he told AP. On a loon-like device near Ahmed’s clavicle that is are considered secondary. More than 8,200 sur- Associated Press journalists spent several recent morning, he saw one of his long-time being expanded gradually to grow skin to geries have been performed as part of the pro- days at the MSF Hospital for Specialized patients, Ahmed Khalefeh. When a car bomb replace Ahmed’s scarred neck tissue. That will gram since 2006. Reconstructive Surgery, which has been operat- exploded outside a school in the Iraqi town of allow him to move his neck more easily and The MSF hospital has a capacity of 200 - it’s at ing for the past five months on a test basis. Kattoun in 2010, the fifth-grader suffered severe hopefully have the extra effect of straightening 180 children and adults currently - and the need Dr. Mukhalad Saud, a plastic surgeon, treats burns over much of his face and body. Ahmed’s mouth, which droops on one side - but is immense. In Syria alone, more than 1 million burn patients. There are many in his native Iraq. Now 15, Ahmed has undergone almost a if it doesn’t, Saud will do another procedure to have been wounded in the war since 2011, the He says he can’t allow himself to be over- dozen surgeries, Saud said. Ahmed has gone fix that. But it will be at least another month World Health Organization recently estimated. whelmed by the sheer number of heart-break- back and forth between Iraq and Jordan multi- before the neck surgery can be done, Saud tells Figures from Iraq and other conflicts are harder ing cases. “As a surgeon, you have to have a ple times. Most recently, Saud implanted a bal- Ahmed. to come by. —AP International FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 14

Stabbing suspect who killed officer was cop’s cousin

SUNSET, La: The man accused of stab- took Riley into custody after firing tear police officer killed in four days and the house belonging to the Johnsons’ mother bing two sisters and killing a Louisiana gas into the store and using hammers fifth in four months. Louisiana State Police with an argument between Courtney and police officer with his own gun then bar- and fire axes to smash their way inside, Trooper Steven Vincent died Monday, a Harrison Riley. “He began stabbing the ricading himself inside a convenience Guidroz said. day after being shot when he stopped to Johnson sisters when they intervened to store was a cousin of the slain officer, One of the sisters, Shameka Johnson, help a stranded motorist. Sunset Police protect his wife,” Guidroz said. “Officer officials said. 40, died Wednesday. Shurlay Johnson, 34, Chief Luis Padilla said Nelson was outgo- Nelson arrived, and a fight ensued.” Harrison Lee Riley Jr had stabbed the remained hospitalized in critical condition ing and friendly. He was to be off starting After shooting Nelson, investigators two women, who were trying to protect Thursday. Riley’s wife, Courtney Jolivette Friday for a monthlong vacation with his said Harrison Riley jumped into his car and his wife during a domestic dispute, when Riley, was hospitalized in stable condition teenage daughter, he said. soon crashed into the convenience store. Officer Henry Nelson responded to the with stab wounds, authorities said. Nini Truong, 15, said she was doing home- call Wednesday in the small south Harrison Riley was hospitalized following Motiveless work in the office of her parents’ store Louisiana town of Sunset, authorities said. his arrest complaining of pain in his ribs, “Nothing made him mad,” Padilla said. when the car barreled into the storefront. Nelson was shot and killed, apparent- Guidroz said. Riley faces charges of first- “He loved life. Came into work with a “Everybody’s freaking out,” she said. ly with his own weapon, before Riley degree murder of a police officer, first- smile and left work with a smile.” Riley and “People are trying to get out and I didn’t crashed his car into the front of a conven- degree murder and attempted first- Nelson, who had been a member of know what to do.” Truong said a bloodied ience store a few blocks away and barri- degree murder. The officer-involved Sunset’s 14-person department since man got out of the car and began pushing caded himself inside, St. Landry Parish charge carries a possible death penalty. 2002, were cousins, Padilla said. people around and demanding to know Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said. A SWAT team Nelson, 51, was the second Louisiana Guidroz said the violence began at the where her father was. —AP

AP sues over access to FBI Argentine mom hopes pope will help get son records involving fake story off death row

Tactic described as ‘proper and appropriate’ BUENOS AIRES: When Lidia Guerrero met with Pope Francis in Rome last year, the Argentine native told her he knew all about WASHINGTON: The Associated Press sued name of The Associated Press and created a Comey described the tactic as “proper Guerrero’s son, who has been on death row in Texas for 19 years. the US Department of Justice yesterday over situation where our credibility could have and appropriate” under Justice Department “I’ve prayed so much for that young man from Cordoba,” she the FBI’s failure to provide public records been undermined on a large scale,” AP guidelines in place at the time. He said such a says Francis told her, referring to the hometown of Victor Hugo related to the creation of a fake news story General Counsel Karen Kaiser said in a 2014 ruse would likely require higher-level Saldano. The short meeting in February 2014 left Guerrero with used to plant surveillance software on a sus- letter to then-Attorney General Eric Holder. approvals now than it did in 2007, but that it more hope than she has felt in years about the future of her son, pect’s computer. AP joined with the “It is improper and inconsistent with a free would still be lawful “and, in a rare case, who she says is guilty of murder but has been driven to insanity on Reporters Committee for Freedom of the press for government personnel to masquer- appropriate.” In a meeting with reporters the death row. Francis is a staunch critic of the death penalty, and like Press to file the lawsuit. At issue is a 2014 ade as The Associated Press or any other following month, Comey left open the possi- most countries in Latin America, his homeland of Argentina does Freedom of Information request seeking doc- news organization,” Kaiser wrote. “The FBI bility that an agent might again pose as a not have capital punishment. Death penalty opponents are hoping uments related to the FBI’s decision to send a may have intended this false story as a trap journalist, though he said such a tactic ought that Francis pressures lawmakers to abolish it when he visits the web link to the fake article to a 15-year-old for only one person. However, the individual to be rare and “done carefully with significant United States next month, and Guerrero is praying that the pope boy suspected of making bomb threats to a could easily have reposted this story to social supervision, if it’s going to be done.” intervenes on behalf of her son. high school near Olympia, Washington. The networks, distributing to thousands of peo- AP’s records request also seeks an Such pleas by popes or politicians from other countries often fall link enabled the FBI to infect the suspect’s ple, under our name, what was essentially a accounting of how many times since 2000 on deaf ears, and face particularly long odds in Texas, the US state computer with software that revealed its piece of government disinformation.” the FBI has impersonated media organiza- that makes most use of the death penalty. Still, Pope John Paul II location and Internet address. In a November opinion piece in the New tions to deliver malicious software. successfully won a reprieve in 1999 from Missouri Gov. Mel AP strongly objected to the ruse, which York Times, FBI Director James Comey In a response to AP, the FBI indicated it Carnahan on behalf of a prisoner scheduled for execution who was uncovered last year in documents revealed that an undercover FBI agent had might take nearly two years to find and copy instead was ordered to serve life in prison without parole. obtained through a separate FOIA request also impersonated an AP reporter, asking the the requested records. AP’s lawsuit asks a fed- “I have no certainty that Francis will ask for clemency for my son, made by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. suspect if he would be willing to review a eral judge to order the FBI to hand over the but I do have hope,” said Guerrero, 67. That hope is based on sever- “The FBI both misappropriated the trusted draft article about the bomb threats. records. —AP al factors, from the papal meeting to the legal fight surrounding Saldano’s original death sentence. In 2002, the US Supreme Court sent the sentence back to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to review because Saldano’s Hispanic ethnicity was one of the criteria the jury considered when deciding between the death penalty and life in prison. In 2004, Saldano had a second sentencing trial that did not factor in ethnicity and was again given the death penalty. “Two different juries have found that Saldano is a future danger and should die for his crime,” wrote John R. Rolater, Jr., the assistant criminal district attorney in Collins County, where Saldano was con- victed, in an email response to questions from The Associated Press. Guerrero and her lawyer, Juan Carlos Vega, say they sent a letter to the Vatican about Saldano in December 2013, and were immediately invited to Rome. Since the meeting, Vega says he has provided Vatican officials documentation on the legal fight. “This isn’t just one more death penalty case,” said Vega, who helped present the case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Kenneth Hackett, US ambassador to the Holy See, told the AP that he wasn’t aware of Saldano’s case but that people with loved ones in US prisons frequently appeal to the pope. Hackett said Francis is very critical of the death penalty, and he may raise the issue while visiting a correctional center in Philadelphia.

Odd jobs Guerrero says her son left home at 18, first going to Brazil, where his father was living, and then to several countries in South America. Saldano spent the next several years traveling and working odd jobs as he moved across Central America and Mexico. “From the time he was a boy, he always talked about seeing the world,” said Guerrero. In the early 1990s, Saldano entered the United States illegally via the Mexico-Texas border. US President Barack Obama (left) departs the White House in Washington, DC, yesterday en route to New Orleans, After spending some time in New York City, he returned to Dallas Louisiana. President Obama will meet with residents and youth who have rebuilt their lives over the past 10 years since and worked in a factory. —AP the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. — AFP International FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 15

US TV gunman warned he was ‘human powder keg’

ROANOKE: The former television reporter calls for tougher gun laws in the United Chamber of Commerce, at the lakeside after the shooting. In the rambling mani- who shot dead two journalists during a live States. Flanagan was said to have bought Bridgewater Resort near Roanoke. festo, Flanagan-an African American sacked US broadcast before killing himself warned his gun legally. “It breaks my heart every Several shots were heard, as well as in 2013 by WDBJ-said he was sent over the he had been a “human powder keg... just time you read or hear about these kinds of screams, as Ward’s camera fell to the floor, edge by the June mass shooting of black waiting to go BOOM.” incidents,” President Barack Obama told an capturing a fuzzy and chilling glimpse of the worshippers at a church in South Carolina. The gunman-Vester Lee Flanagan, 41, ABC affiliate in Philadelphia. gunman and his handgun. Later, a video He described himself as a “human pow- also known as Bryce Williams-posted chill- The killing also raised questions about posted by Flanagan under the Twitter der keg... just waiting to go BOOM!!!!” ing footage of Wednesday’s shocking dou- how the Internet provided a brief but unfil- account @bryce_williams7, showed the Flanagan also complained in what he ble murder online. Reporter Alison Parker, tered window on a horrific crime. “We will, shooter brandishing a weapon at Parker. called a “Suicide Note for Friends and 24, and cameraman Adam Ward, 27, were over time, heal from this,” said a grief-strick- Both she and Ward apparently did not Family” of racial discrimination and bullying shot and killed at close range while con- en morning anchor, Kimberly McBroom, see the gunman. Gardner, 62, was wound- “for being a gay, black man.” Jeffrey Marks, ducting an on-air interview for WDBJ, a CBS holding hands with two colleagues. ed in the back in the attack. She was report- the station manager, said Flanagan was dis- affiliate in Roanoke, Virginia, about 240 Video of the shooting-apparently filmed ed in good condition yesterday after under- missed “after many incidents of his anger miles (385 kilometers) southwest of by Flanagan himself-was posted on Twitter going emergency surgery. coming to the fore.” Washington. and Facebook. The footage was later In New York, ABC News said it received a Speaking on WDBJ Thursday, he Friends, family and the community at removed. Parker was interviewing Vicki 23-page manifesto from a man identifying described the manifesto as “nonsense.” large mourned the tragedy, which renewed Gardner, head of the Smith Mountain Lake himself as Bryce Williams nearly two hours ‘Love of my life’ — AFP

Slain US TV reporter, cameraman become local celebrities

ROANOKE, Virginia: Alison Parker seemed destined for the anchor chair. Adam Ward was upbeat, the kind of cameraman everyone wanted to work with in the wee hours of the morning. The two young journalists were killed on live television Wednesday by a disgruntled former reporter they once worked with at WDBJ-TV. They were doing a routine story about local tourism when the gunman walked up to them and fired. The chilling images of Parker running away were captured on Ward’s camera as he fell to the ground. Like young journalists everywhere, the pair was eager for a story, hungry to cover big news and active on social media. In Roanoke, the 67th largest U.S. media market, Parker and Ward were also something else: hometown kids who became local celebrities. “They grew up in this area,” Franklin County Sheriff Bill Overton said. “They were part of our community.” They were also part of a close-knit family of TV station employees who watched the killings unfold on the air and grieved publicly. And both had found love in the newsroom. Ward, 27, was engaged to producer Melissa Ott, who watched the shooting unfold from the control room. Her last day was supposed to be Wednesday because she had accepted a new job at a station in Charlotte, North Carolina. Parker, 24, was dating Chris Hurst, an anchor at the station. ROANOKE, Virginia: WDBJ TV weatherman Leo Hirshbrunner(C) views the makeshift memorial with members of the crew They had just moved in together. The couples attended sport- at the gate of WDBJ’s television studios yesterday in Roanoke, Virginia. —AFP ing events and restaurants together, documenting their lives with photos and comments on social media. “We’re in this business, and it’s a tough business. It’s one that requires, I think, a Memories, tears mark newscast sense of camaraderie, and I think we have that here,” Hurst said. Parker and Ward worked as a team for the station’s “Mornin’” show, a time-slot where many broadcast journalists a day after on-air shootings get their start. They covered everything from breaking news to stories about child abuse. Emotional crescendo of WDBJ-TV’s ‘Mornin’ show Brother and sister A day after two journal- studio during commercial breaks. leagues. Hirsbrunner told anecdotes about They were “like brother and sister” because they worked so ROANOKE, Virginia: ists were slain on live television, their col- Hirsbrunner dabbed his eyes, tried to wave Ward’s practical jokes around the office, closely on the morning shift together, Hurst said. Parker gradu- leagues at a Virginia morning newscast away tears and at one point bent down with including covertly placing candy wrappers on ated from James Madison University and interned at a few sta- returned to the air with memories, tears and a his hands on his knees to gather himself off- the weather desk that Hirsbrunner would see tions, including determination to carry on the victims’ dedica- camera. while delivering his segments. tion to the news. The emotional crescendo of “It’s not easy,” McBroom said during a Hirsbrunner said he found one Thursday: WDBJ. WDBJ-TV’s “Mornin’” show yesterday came break. Parker’s boyfriend and WDBJ anchor “I still have one over there this morning, so Parker was a highly motivated reporter who was described as when two anchors and a weatherman joined Chris Hurst joined them for a short interview. that kind of touches me here.” Concern for being destined to be an anchor. “She was wise beyond her years. hands to mark a moment of silence at 6:45 am, “As soon as we confirmed the news that she the thousands of viewers who saw the shoot- She was just dedicated. She lived and breathed news. You don’t 24 hours after the shooting. had died, I said that it was going to be impor- ing also was apparent. A grief expert find that every day,” said Ashley Talley, who was assistant news “We are approaching a moment that none tant for us to share her story,” he said. appeared for a segment on coping with director at WCTI-TV in New Bern, North Carolina, when she hired of us will ever forget,” said anchor Kim Still, he said he needs some time away tragedy. Dr. Thomas Milam, a psychiatrist at Parker right out of university. Ward was described as a “happy- McBroom, her voice faltering. Pictures of from his anchor role. “You won’t be seeing the Carilion Clinic, said it’s important to go-lucky guy” - even during the early morning hours. “He was the reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam me in my normal position for, who really respect that people grieve in different ways kind of guy you wanted to be around, especially at three in the Ward were displayed while the show went knows how long. But hopefully not too long and give them space. He also said it’s impor- morning,” said Jay Webb, a former meteorologist at WDBJ. silent. On-camera, the team kept their compo- because Alison would want me back,” he tant to comfort children who may have seen On Wednesday, Parker brought in balloons and wine for sure through tears. said. The show featured a series of news coverage or had their schools on lock down. Ward’s fiancee in honor of her departure for a new job. “They “I don’t know how to do the weather on a pieces on the shooting, as well as footage “A lot of people are grieving this morn- were going to have a party for her. This was supposed to be a day like this,” weatherman Leo Hirsbrunner from Ward and Parker’s assignments togeth- ing,” he said. After the two-hour show closed, very happy time for Alison and myself and for Adam and Melissa, said. McBroom told him: “Good job, partner. er. McBroom thanked an anchor and reporter McBroom and Hirsbrunner cried and hugged and now it is just devastated everybody inside,” Hurst said. “I We’re going to get through this together.” from a sister station in Missouri for coming to at length. McBroom then told a visitor, “I think that if she was in your situation, having to cover a story like help. They said that Ward’s family wasn’t hope that you got to know them a little bet- this, she would probably want the people who knew her best to ready to discuss the tragedy publicly, but the ter over the last two hours. That’s all we could go on camera, so I’ll do that for all of you guys, too.” — AP Visible struggle Their struggle was more visible inside the cameraman was warmly remembered by col- do, is share stories.” — AP International16 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

India deploys army to stop violence in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: The Indian army patrolled riot- Modi has called for calm in the state that hit areas of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s he ran for more than a decade before leading home state of Gujarat yesterday after the his nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to death toll rose to seven in two days of caste- victory in last year’s general election. The related violence. Clashes spread after police Patels, or Patidar community, make up 14 arrested a young leader of the influential Patel percent of the population in Gujarat. A rela- clan who led a huge rally on Tuesday to tively affluent group of land- and business- demand more government jobs and college owners, they had been a bulwark of support places for members of his community. for Modi. The breakdown of law and order revived Members of the Patel community said memories of serious rioting in 2002 in which they will continue to demand changes to more than 1,000 people, most of them policies that, they argue, unfairly favour Muslims, died. Modi, chief minister of Gujarat groups at the lower end of India’s social order. at the time, has faced criticism for doing too “We will not let the government sup- little to halt the bloodshed. “Six protesters and press our demands. They can kill as many a police officer have lost their lives and 18 Patels as they want,” said 21-year-old activist people are critically injured,” said Keshav Shah, Hardik Patel. The young leader drew a crowd a senior police officer in the state capital of half a million to a rally on Tuesday in the AHMADABAD: Indian army soldiers conduct a flag march following two days Gandhinagar. “Schools, business and private city of Ahmedabad. His detention there led of communal clashes in Ahmadabad yesterday. Authorities have imposed offices will not open today. The mood is tense to clashes between police and protesters curfew in the city since Tuesday night after mobs attacked police with and no one should venture out,” he said, across the state, forcing authorities to stones and sticks and burned vehicles. —AP adding that a curfew would remain in force. release him. — Reuters

Free meal for thousands in In Afghanistan’s Helmand, Delhi example of Sikh service

NEW DELHI: Harjeet Singh can usually be found riding around New Delhi Taleban are talking war on his Harley Davidson Superlow, or helping foreign companies set up operations in India. At home, the businessman has staff to clean and cook Hope of reviving second round of talks fade for his family. But at the gurdwara where he worships alongside other Sikhs, he sweeps the floor, cleans dirty dishes and helps prepare meals for thousands not as fortunate as him. He cites Sikh scriptures: “a tenth of LASHKAR GAH: Soldiers from the US-led NATO’s Resolute Support coalition said US of talks have faded in recent weeks, with your income and time should be dedicated to serving people.” Working NATO coalition have joined combat to stop a aircraft dropped bombs on Musa Qala nine Afghanistan government sources saying they in the gurdwara twice a week also helps him purge his ego, he says. Taleban advance in Afghanistan’s Helmand times in the past 24 hours, and that foreign are unwilling to let Pakistan act as a broker and Service is one of the most integral traditions of gurdwaras. From province, where battlefield success has given soldiers were also helping on the ground. with the Taliban on the offensive. “If your ene- cleaning to preparing tons of food every day there is plenty of work to be the insurgents’ their biggest symbolic victory “Resolute Support service members are my feels stronger day by day, it is hard to sit done. And there are plenty of sevadaars, or volunteers, to do it. in years and made talking peace a fading training, advising, and assisting elements of them down for peace negotiations,” said Each day people from all walks of life pour in to assist. Others come hope. the ANDSF operating in Musa Qala,” said Graeme Smith, a veteran Afghan analyst at for a free meal. The langar, which translates to community dinner, begins Nearly 14 years on from the US invasion spokesman Col. Brian Tribus. Incipient peace International Crisis Group. at noon in a large, high-ceilinged hall at the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara in that toppled the Islamist regime after the Sept. talks collapsed last month after it was “If the government wants to get them to New Delhi. Several rows of carpets are quickly occupied by people who 2011 attacks, the Taleban are undefeated and announced that Taleban leader Mullah Omar the negotiating table, it needs to stop them swarm in and sit down to be served. making gains since most foreign forces left last had died two years before, triggering recrimi- taking towns.” The fall of Musa Qala comes They are from all religions, and reflect the spectrum of life in this year, but are still far from their goal of retaking nations with Pakistan which Kabul accuses of shortly after the Taliban grabbed the neigh- crowded city. Some are desperately poor. Some work in nearby offices. Kabul. A furious counter-assault led by the hiding the truth and helping the insurgents. boring district of Nawzad. Combined with a Some simply like the food. More than a thousand dishes are laid out on Afghan army is on in the Helmand district of The announcement was followed by a third district to the north, the Taliban now sit the floor, and volunteers with buckets of lentils and Indian flat bread Musa Qala that on Wednesday fell to the series of fatal attacks in Kabul. Looking to con- on a big chunk of Helmand, controlling lucra- crouch over to fill the plates. The meal, which runs into the evening, feeds Taleban for the first time since 2007. solidate his position, acting successor Mullah tive opium production and major routes into more than 10,000 people every day. On Sundays, the number doubles. “The deputy defense minister is in Mansour disavowed talks, while commanders Iran and Pakistan used to smuggle heroin to Legend has it that a teenage Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism in late Helmand right now and an operation is ongo- in the field have responded with surging Europe. 15th century, was given some money by his father and asked to turn a ing in full force to retake the district,” said Gen offensives across the country. “Musa Qala is of key importance. Hope profit. But when Nanak went into town he saw a group of hungry men Dawlat Waziri, a defense ministry spokesman. Hopes for reviving a planned second round (Afghan security forces) will move swiftly to and used the money to buy groceries and asked them to cook it together regain full control,” EU Ambassador Franz- and eat. While this made his father very angry, it is now a tradition fol- Michael Mellbin posted on Twitter. Such gains lowed by more than 30 million Sikhs worldwide. Nearly every gurdwara in Soldiers kill four in the province where British forces lost more the world, irrespective of size, has a kitchen and serves a langar. than 400 men trying to defeat the Taliban, and Men, women and children throng the kitchen at Bangla Sahib, one of the where some 350 US Marines also died, are biggest gurdwaras in India, brewing soupy dishes in gigantic metal pots, rebels in Kashmir powerful propaganda for the insurgent group rolling mounds of dough and flipping breads on mesh-topped stoves. — AP that is also fending off competition from SRINAGAR: Soldiers killed four suspected India and Pakistan since the end of British Islamic State. rebels and captured another during a colonial rule in 1947, but both claim the Seeking to shore up acting leader day-long gun battle in Indian Kashmir Himalayan territory in its entirety. Since Mansour’s support with commanders to fend near the border dividing the region 1989 several rebel groups have been off a splinter group led by Omar’s son chal- between India and Pakistan, a defense fighting hundreds of thousands of Indian lenging his position, the Taliban’s media wing spokesman said yesterday. forces deployed in the region, for inde- has released a series of slick videos of fighters Soldiers detected the group of mili- pendence or a merger of the territory pledging allegiance to Mansour after military tants in Uri, 100 kilometers (62 miles) with Pakistan. Tens of thousands, mostly victories including the fall of Nawzad. southwest of Indian Kashmir’s main city civilians, have been killed in the fighting. Another film this week showed a gathering of Srinagar, on Wednesday morning, trig- India often accuses Pakistan of pushing of fighters in the north sitting atop US-sup- gering a firefight that ended yesterday armed militants into its administered por- plied Humvees captured from Afghan forces. afternoon. “One terrorist was killed yes- tion of Kashmir, a charge Islamabad The insurgents also released a victory song on terday in Uri and three today in the con- denies saying it only provides diplomatic the website Soundcloud called “Long live tiguous forest area of Rafiabad,” Indian and moral support to the Kashmiri strug- Musa Qala” to commemorate the recapture of defense spokesman Colonel N N Joshi gle for the right to self determination. the town of 20,000 people they held for seven said. Planned security talks between India months until British and Afghan forces “One was captured alive during the and Pakistan at the weekend were can- wrenched it back in 2007. The defence min- KOLKATA: Police officials escort Sanjeev Khanna (face cov- operation,” Joshi told AFP. It was not celled at the last minute, after a row istry said the fighting had killed or wounded ered), the former husband of Indrani Mukerjea who is immediately clear if the militants had between the arch rivals over Islamabad’s 150 Taliban, with six soldiers killed and four accused of murdering of her own daughter Sheena Bora crossed over the de facto border called plan to meet Kashmir separatist leaders in wounded. In a statement, the Taleban claimed on April 2012, to court in Kolkata yesterday. A former the Line of Control from Pakistan. New Delhi and a desire to broaden the that up to 40 soldiers were killed when they Indian media executive has been arrested on suspicion of Kashmir has been divided between scope of the talks. —AFP overran police and army posts around Musa murdering her daughter for having an affair with her step- Qala town. — Reuters son, Mumbai police said. — AFP International17 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 Australia eyes closer US security ties

SYDNEY: Australia will seek to broaden “But growth in the region will be threaten Australia’s interests.” 2011, a move that was welcomed by and deepen its security alliance with the uneven and competition to exert more China has been increasingly assertive Australia caused consternation in China, United States in the decades ahead as influence could generate instability,” he in the South China Sea, reclaiming land its top trading partner. Australia recog- the rise of China and other Asia-Pacific told US and Australian business leaders on islands and reefs under its control. nized that the US alliance “will remain powers risks fuelling instability in the in Canberra. “Also competing claims for The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, fundamental to our security and region, Australia’s defense minister said territory and natural resources in the Brunei and Taiwan also have overlap- defense planning and the highest prior- yesterday. Foreshadowing a strategic South China Sea will continue to be a ping claims in the seas, through which ity of our international cooperation”, defense white paper due later this year, source of tension in the region. $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes Andrews said. The defense white paper Kevin Andrews said world economic Combined with growth in military capa- every year. would also flesh out plans to purchase and military power was shifting to the bility, this backdrop therefore has the US President Barack Obama unveiled billions of dollars of weaponry, much of Asia-Pacific. potential to destabilize the region and a strategic “pivot” to the Asia-Pacific in it from the United States. — Reuters

Japan struggles to woo Muslim rebel front calls for Australia for $35bn submarine contract revived talks with Thailand

ADELAIDE: Japan’s effort to charm Australian politicians and the KUALA LUMPUR: A new umbrella peace talks. “(The peace talks) are an political crisis that culminated in a May public over its bid for a A$50 billion ($35.60 billion) submarine proj- group of Muslim rebels who are waging issue for the security agencies. Don’t 2014 army coup. ect appeared to stumble on Wednesday, with officials from Tokyo a bloody insurgency in southern give any importance to brand new Experts on the conflict say the resisting pressure to commit to building the vessels in Australia. Thailand called yesterday for a resump- organizations,” he said. peace effort has been hampered by Japanese defence officials and executives from Mitsubishi tion of stalled peace talks but it was A decade-long insurgency has seen divisions within insurgent groups and Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries made their first unclear whether the Thai military junta near-daily bombings, shootings and doubts over whether the rebel nego- major pitch to build 12 stealth submarines for Australia’s navy dur- would recognize them. occasional beheadings in three south- tiators in the previous talks-from the ing public briefings in Adelaide, a ship-building hub. Once seen as Representatives of Mara Pattani, ern Thai states including Pattani. Many Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) — tru- the frontrunner to win the contract, the Japanese bid has since which claims to speak for six of the people in the Muslim-majority border ly represented fighters on the ground. come under scrutiny over whether Tokyo would build any of the insurgency’s leading rebel organiza- region have a greater cultural affinity to Awang Jabat, however, said Mara submarines in Australia, where manufacturing jobs are a hot-but- tions, said they met Thai officials during neighboring Malaysia, which also is pre- Pattani includes the BRN along with ton political issue. exploratory talks in Malaysia this week. dominantly Muslim. five other factions. Rivals ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems of Germany and France’s “Our principle is to find a solution A range of shadowy groups are During their contacts with the Thai state-controlled naval contractor DCNS have both said they would through peaceful dialogue,” Awang fighting for a level of autonomy from officials this week Mara Pattani asked build entirely in Australia, emphasizing the economic and political Jabat, the group’s chairman, told Thailand, which is mostly Buddhist. for immunity for rebels over past vio- benefits of their proposals. The European firms have also courted reporters during a briefing on the out- More than 6,400 people have been lence as a condition for resuming talks. the Australian defense industry and media in key cities. skirts of Kuala Lumpur. killed, the majority of them civilians. That proposal, however, has previ- The Japanese delegation, led by retired Admiral Takahashi “We hope we can bring the conflict Rights organizations accuse Thai ously been met coolly by the junta, Saito, stressed Japan’s cutting-edge technology, track record in to an end and promote a lasting authorities of widespread human rights which has thus far shown an unwilling- manufacturing and strategic relationship with Australia during an peace.” He said Thai representatives at abuses including extra-judicial killings, ness to compromise, undercutting open forum for local industry leaders. But two sources present at this week’s dialogue were noncommit- and sweeping aside the area’s distinct hopes of resuming full negotiations. separate private meetings between Japanese and Australian offi- tal, saying they had to consult with local culture. The insurgents also said peace talks cials said the Japanese did not seem to have much understanding junta leaders. Malaysia hosted several rounds of should be enshrined by the Thai par- of the political sensitivities and appeared to have lost ground to But junta spokesman Werachon peace talks in 2013 between one insur- liament as a national objective, to their rivals. They said the delegation gave few details about the Sukhondhapatipak, in comments to gent group and a previous Thai govern- avoid future negotiations being scup- Japanese proposal beyond reassurances they would adhere to the AFP in Bangkok, appeared to cast ment. But the dialogue made little pered again by government changes bidding rules. doubt on a speedy resumption of headway and was cut off by a Thai in Bangkok. — AFP “It seems like the (Australian) federal government just told them that they had to come down here and talk to us,” one source told Reuters under the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. “I think they’re really struggling to connect to the public. It’s just not in their DNA to speak publicly about defense issues.” A defense industry source in Tokyo said the German bid was shaping up as the one to beat. “There is some concern in the Japanese government,” said another industry source in Tokyo familiar with the proposals. Both sources said Japanese defense ministry officials had infor- mally asked US contractors with close ties to Japanese industry, including Raytheon Co and Lockheed Martin Corp , to advise Mitsubishi Heavy on managing its first ever bid to sell military equipment to an overseas government.

NO SECRET DEAL Australian media has said Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe privately agreed last year that Japan would get the contract, which also involves maintenance of the vessels. Both sides have denied such a deal. The issue dominated a news conference held by the Japanese delegation. “The current situation has us a little bit perplexed and confused why such speculation is still being voiced,” said Masaki Ishikawa, director general for acquisition reform at Japan’s Ministry of Defense. Ishikawa declined to be drawn on whether Japan would build the submarines in Australia. Abbott has described Japan as Australia’s “closest friend in Asia”. The United States is also keen to spur security cooperation between two key allies. Officials in Adelaide, capital of South Australia state, insisted on at least 70 percent local worker participation in the project. “The French and the Germans have been out there in the public domain making their case and, look, that’s understandable because this is an argument that will be determined in the court of public opin- TIANJIN: Smoke billowing behind rows of burnt out cars the morning after a series of explosions hit the city of ion,” South Australia defense minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said Tianjin, northern China. Chinese police have arrested 12 people over giant explosions that killed at least 145 in an interview. — Reuters people and devastated a swathe of a Chinese port city, state media said yesterday as prosecutors probe 11 officials for neglecting their duties. — AFP International FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 Search called off for foreign divers missing in Indonesia

JAKARTA: Rescuers have called off the search for four foreign tourists who went missing while scuba diving off Indonesian Borneo more than 10 days ago, an official said yesterday. A full-scale air and sea search was launched to try and locate the three Italians and one Belgian but the effort was abandoned after no trace of the divers was found. “The search should have been called off after seven days by law, but we decided to extend it by three more,” East Kalimantan search and rescue chief, Hendra Sudirman, said. The missing Europeans were part of a group of six tourists-four divers and two snorkelers-who set off for Sangalaki island, a popular dive spot in East Kalimantan province, on August 15. After the four divers surfaced they asked their guide to swim to their boat and request the captain collect them from the water. But on the way he encountered trouble and blacked out, Sudirman said. He was plucked from the water by a passing boat and taken to a clinic on shore. The divers’ boat, having taken the two snorkelers back to shore, returned to the area to search for the divers after it became apparent they had not returned. “When he (the motorboat driver) went back, the divers were gone,” Sudirman said. He said there were strong currents and large waves in the area at the time. Representatives from both the Belgian and Italian BEIJING: Visitors to Tiananmen Square walk past decorations set up ahead of the Sept 3 massive military parade commemorat- embassies, as well as family members of the victims, were present ing the end of World War II in Beijing yesterday. — AP throughout the search and agreed it should be called off, Sudirman added. —AFP China conducts air, sea China denies rushing forces to border during drills in East China Sea Korean tensions Philippines seeks ‘real-time’ U.S. help in sea disput BEIJING: China did not rush reinforcements to its border with North Korea following a rise in tensions between the two BEIJING: China conducted large-scale air Separately, China’s Defense Ministry said ministry had asked US Pacific Command Koreas last week, China’s Defense Ministry said yesterday, and sea exercises in the East China Sea yes- China will hold joint military drills next chief, Admiral Harry Harris, to provide air cov- adding that its forces were in normal deployment. terday, state news agency Xinhua said, the month with Malaysia in the strategic Strait of er to a Philippine civilian ship that regularly Pictures circulated on Chinese websites over the weekend, third time in the last two months it has car- Malacca, and will also hold training exercises delivers supplies to Second Thomas Shoal in which were picked up by some overseas Chinese newspa- ried out such live-fire aritime drills. The train- with Australia and the United States in the disputed waters. “We want the US mili- pers, appeared to show the People’s Liberation Army bringing involved more than 100 ships, dozens of Australia. China’s rapidly modernizing armed tary to watch over our ships, which China ing in additional tanks to Yanbian, a Chinese border city. aircraft, information warfare units as well the forces have been increasing their global attempts to block every time we rotate Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said those firing of close to 100 missiles, Xinhua said. It reach and carrying out exercises in ever more troops and bring supplies to a ship that ran reports were “untrue and completely hyped up”. did not specify where exactly the exercises distant locations, as the government seeks to aground on Ayungin shoal,” Padilla said. “At present, the situation on the Chinese-North Korean took place. China and Japan are involved in protect its interests around the world. But Harris was in Palawan yesterday to see border is generally stable, and Chinese border defense forces an increasingly bitter dispute over ownership China has jangled nerves, especially in its ter- first-hand the situation in the area near have all along maintained normal combat readiness and state of a group of uninhabited islets in the East ritorial disputes in the South and East China where China has built artificial islands. China China Sea, called the Senkaku by Tokyo and Seas with a growing assertiveness. claims most of the South China Sea, through of training,” he told a monthly news briefing, without elabo- Diaoyu by Beijing. which $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes rating. North and South Korea agreed this week to end a mili- China has in the last two months held Manila plea every year. The Philippines, Vietnam, tary standoff that sparked an exchange of artillery fire and similar exercises in the Yellow Sea, and also The Philippines has sought help from the Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have overlap- had ratcheted up tension on one of the world’s most heavily- the disputed waters of the South China Sea. United States to monitor “real-time” devel- ping claims. fortified borders. China claims most of the potentially energy- opments in the South China Sea, providing Vice Admiral Alexander Lopez, command- China is isolated North Korea’s biggest trade partner and rich South China Sea, through which $5 tril- surveillance and reconnaissance, a military er of military forces in Palawan, told journal- only significant ally, but a series of nuclear tests by lion in ship-borne trade passes every year, spokesman said yesterday, amid China’s rap- ists the US commander promised to help its Pyongyang has deeply angered Beijing. —Reuters and rejects the rival claims of Vietnam, the id expansion in the area. oldest ally in the Asia-Pacific, but would also Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan. Colonel Restituto Padilla said the defense prevent conflict from erupting. — Reuters HK student leader Wong charged over protests

HONG KONG: Hong Kong student leader been vetted by a loyalist committee. No regrets Joshua Wong slammed police yesterday for That bill was vetoed in June in an “Today... is political prosecution,” said what he called a “political prosecution” after unprecedented rebuke to Beijing, leaving Wong before he entered a police station he was charged over protests which led to the city politically polarized.Wong was Thursday in the central neighborhood of Wan last year’s mass pro-democracy street rallies. charged yesterday with “unlawful assembly, Chai. “Being involved in the civic square Wong, 18, who became the face of the and inciting others to take part in an unlaw- action is the best mission I have made in the democracy movement, is already due in ful assembly”. The charges, which could four years I’ve been involved in social student court Friday for separate charges of obstruct- result in a sentence of up to five years, relate movements,” he said. ing police at an earlier demonstration. to a student protest on September 26 last “I will not regret it... even if I have to pay The teenager and other activists have year during which some climbed into a the price.” When they emerged less than two accused the authorities of a witch hunt square which is part of the city’s government hours later, Wong’s lawyer Michael Vidler con- against those at the forefront of the complex. Wong and other activists were firmed the teen had been charged. Umbrella Movement that brought parts of arrested, sparking wider demonstrations “I think the whole rationale for proceeding HONG KONG: Student protesters Joshua Wong (left) and the city to a standstill for more than two which exploded two days later when police at this stage, a year after the event, is totally Nathan Law (center) talk to the media outside the Wanchai months. Protesters called for fully free elec- fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. flawed,” Vidler said. “In my view it’s a clear police station in Hong Kong yesterday. The students report- tions of the city’s next leader, in the face of a Thousands more took to the streets in the abuse of process.” Prominent student protest- ed to police for investigation into their participation in the contentious Beijing-backed political reform wake of what they saw as heavy-handed er Alex Chow was also charged yesterday with 2014 pro-democracy Occupy movement. — AFP package in which candidates would have policing. taking part in an unlawful assembly. —AFP start ofthemain festivitiesofTarazona.—AFP the monument erectedinhishonor,whichmarks the square. WhentheCipotegato arrivesthere,heclimbson Cipotegato, exceptthatitends atthePlazaEspana toes ateachother.Theroute is knownonlyforthe through thecrowdedstreetswhile peoplethrowtoma- main squareofTarazona.The Cipotegatomakeshisway dressed asanharlequin,tothrow himtomatoesonthe year peoplewaitfortheCipotegato,ahoodedman honour onthemainsquareofTarazonayesterday.Every The Cipotegatoclimbsonthemonumenterectedinhis

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 www.kuwaittimes.net Lifestyle FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 Barenboim, Berlin orchestra confirm plans for Tehran concert sraeli-Argentinian conductor Daniel Barenboim is hoping to take one of Germany’s Itop orchestras to Iran to perform a concert there, the Berlin State Opera said yesterday, drawing angry protests from Israel. Barenboim, 72, who is general music director of the German capital’s flagship opera house, the State Opera, “is in talks with Iran about a possible concert in Tehran by the Staatskapelle Berlin,” the house said in an emailed statement. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier had agreed to take over the patron- age of the concert as he “supports Daniel Barenboim’s dedication to making music accessi- ble to all people, irrespective of national, religious or ethnic boundaries,” the statement said. Israeli-Argentinean born pianist and conduc- Further details of the concert would be The Hot 8 Brass Band performs at the Howling Wolf in New Orleans, Louisiana as the city tor Daniel Barenboim during a press confer- announced “once the negotiations have been ence in Madrid. — AFP regains its vibrancy ten years after Hurricane Katrina.—AFP concluded,” the opera house said. Barenboim’s plans drew an angry response also controversial in Israel for his efforts to have from Israel. Israeli culture minister Miri Regev had the music of Richard Wagner, the German com- New Orleans awash in said Wednesday that she intended to send a let- poser adored by Adolf Hitler, performed in the ter of protest to German Chancellor Angela Jewish state. Merkel calling on her to block the concert. “In my Iran reached a deal with world powers last letter I shall stress that Daniel Barenboim’s month which will see Western-led sanctions music 10 years after Katrina appearance in Iran harms Israel’s efforts to pre- against Iran lifted in exchange for a new inspec- vent the nuclear agreement and gives encour- tions regime and curbs on Tehran’s atomic pro- he vibrant sounds of brass bands and buskers Frenchmen Street. In recent years, Frenchmen agement to de-legitimization of Israel,” she wrote gram. The prominent Jewish rights group, the echo through the streets of New Orleans ten Street has transformed from the hipper alternative on her Hebrew Facebook page. “Iran is a state Simon Wiesenthal Centre, also hit out at the con- Tyears after the birthplace of jazz was devastat- to Bourbon Street into a more tourist-friendly desti- which supports terror, is behind Hezbollah, cert plans. In a letter to Chancellor Merkel, a cen- ed by Hurricane Katrina. But while tourists may find nation, where a well-lit outdoor market and a giant Islamic Jihad and Hamas and its leaders have tre official, Shimon Samuels, expressed astonish- themselves overwhelmed by choice, locals fear gourmet hot dog stand welcome visitors. blood on their hands. I believe that Germany ment at the German leader’s “plan to visit Iran in some of the Big Easy’s spirit of creativity and Once known for its diverse, experimental vibe, would be acting rightly if it were to cancel the October,” reportedly to mark the signing of the improvisation may have been lost to the floodwa- the strip is now home to more cover bands and tra- appearance of the orchestra and its conductor,” nuclear deal, and “at news that you are to be ters. “There had been a long line of older musicians ditional jazz. While the hotels and bars catering to Regev continued. accompanied by the Berlin Staatskapelle, led by passing a culture on to younger musicians,” gui- tourists may be quite tame, musicians still have She accused Barenboim-who founded a its musical director, Daniel Barenboim.” tarist Jonathan Frelich told AFP. “That got uproot- places to cut loose. Many, though certainly not all, ground-breaking youth orchestra called the Samuels urged Chancellor Merkel to “recon- ed, and the way the city decided to invest in culture of the corner bars which helped make New Orleans West-Eastern Divan Orchestra in 1999 that brings sider the mission to Tehran and, above all, to can- didn’t have much to do with the way that it had an early hotbed of rhythm and blues, rock and funk together Israeli, Egyptian, Iranian, Jordanian, cel this embellishment-under the cover of music- existed before.” have reopened. The social clubs that support the Lebanese and Palestinian musicians-of “using cul- of Iran’s constantly declared nuclear genocidal The loss of neighborhood clubs and an brass band led neighborhood parades known as ture as a platform for his anti-Israel political design to destroy Israel.”— AFP increased emphasis on tourism has shaped the “second lines” have also reformed. views.” Barenboim, who has also taken honorary opportunities for musicians and the types of music “New Orleans music always sells, and musicians Palestinian citizenship, conducted the Divan they play, he said. “It became the mode of despera- are skilled at meeting their audience’s expecta- Orchestra in a concert in Ramallah in 2005. He is tion, and the only game in town,” Frelich said. More tions,” said Matt Sakakeeny, a musicologist at than 1,800 people were killed across the US Gulf Tulane University who specializes in New Orleans Coast-the vast majority in New Orleans-and over a brass bands. “The system still rewards innovative million people were displaced when the Category musicians who know the formula and are mixing it Tobias Strebel Justin Bieber 5 hurricane struck on August 29, 2005. The financial up. I don’t see any signs that they are in danger.” toll topped $150 billion. Katrina flooded 80 percent of New Orleans with ‘Vibrancy, accidental magic’ water that rose as high as 20 feet (six meters) after Musicians said that while tourism had a homog- the coastal city’s poorly built levee system burst enizing effect on the music, the city’s changing from the pressure of a massive storm surge. The demographics pose another threat to its penchant city descended into chaos as increasingly desper- for improvisation. The black population has fallen ate people with little food or clean water waited by about 115,000 people, dropping from 68 per- days for help to arrive. It was months before the Big cent of residents in 2000 to 60 percent in 2013, the Easy was habitable again and over 100,000 people latest census figures show. Plenty of white resi- still have not returned to their homes. When the dents also found the emotional and financial cost waters receded, the future looked bleak. City lead- of rebuilding to be too high, though their numbers ers embraced the efforts of the tourism industry to are harder to measure. The post-Katrina influx of package local culture as a catalyst of the recovery. new residents included homeowners who were less inclined to join street parades, and more will- ‘Mixing it up’ ing to call the authorities. It worked. The economy is booming, a whop- Recently proposed legislation to limit the vol- ping nine million tourists visited last year, and there ume of recorded and live music puzzled many Strebel, ‘Botched’ star and are scores of new festivals and venues offering locals accustomed to the late night blasts of trum- work to local musicians. But the cost of living has pets. “That’s part of the vibrancy, that accidental Bieber look-a-like, found dead risen sharply as the city still works to rebuild its dec- magic,” Lake told AFP. “It’s like going to France and imated housing stock. Many musicians find them- telling them to stop speaking French.” Tuba player obias Strebel, best known for a memo- In addition to E!’s plastic surgery reality show selves struggling to get by with the cost of renting Bennie Pete longs for pre-storm New Orleans. “You rable appearance on “Botched” and for “Botched,” Strebel also appeared on TLC’s “My or owning a home up 30 to 45 percent from pre- always feel like you’re missing something,” he said. Tspending more than $100,000 to look like Strange Addiction.” “What brought me to Bieber storm levels. Plenty of performers find themselves “You’re driving through a neighborhood looking Justin Bieber, was found dead in a Motel 6 in was the whole package: the full cheeks, the full working for tips in the street or even in some of the for a certain house, and it’s not there... the heart of North Hills, Calif, just a few days after being temples, the bright open eyes, the full luscious bars serving tourists. Those who manage to get it is what I’m looking for.”—AFP reported missing. He was 35. Strebel was found lips, and special framing,” he said on “Botched” regular paying gigs find that their work isn’t always in the motel on Aug 21, according to TMZ. in 2004. “[He’s] just extraordinarily beautiful.” valued. Police told the outlet that medications were The reality TV personality was also an aspiring “Some of the newer places aren’t as concerned found in the room he was staying in, but the singer. — Reuters with the quality of music because there’s so many cause of death is currently unknown. Strebel, people on the street, they’re going to get bodies no who also went by the name Toby Sheldon, was matter what,” said Meschiya Lake, a popular jazz last seen alive on Aug 18 in West Hollywood, singer who performs regularly on the bustling Calif. Lifestyle FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Cast members from the musical ‘Bjorn Again’ pose alongside a “Bolin Grand Piano,” made by Swedish designer Georg Bolin, during a photocall to Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer promote the piano’s forthcoming sale, at Sotheby’s Lawrence, Schumer writing auction house in London comedy screenplay yesterday. —AFP ennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer are working together on a screenplay for a comedy. “We play sisters,” Lawrence Jtold The New York Times about the film’s storyline. “We’re Mamma Mia! Piano played on almost done writing. It just flowed out of us. We’ve got about 100 pages right now.” Lawrence casually broke the news on Wednesday while discussing “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay ABBA’s hits up for auction - Part 2.” “Amy and I were creatively made for each other,” she told grand piano that featured between 600,000 pounds and NYT. “We have different flavors. It’s been the most fun experi- Aon many of ABBA’s 800,000 pounds ($928,000 to ence of my life. We start the day off on the phone, laughing. biggest hits is going up for $1.2 million) on Sept 29. And then we send each other pages. And we crack up. I’m fly- auction in London. Sotheby’s But Sotheby’s specialist ing out tomorrow to see her in Chicago. We’ll write a little bit is offering the instrument, Philip Errington said predict- with her sister, Kim, who worked with Amy when she was writ- owned by the Stockholm ing the price was tricky, ing ‘Trainwreck.’” She then picked up her phone to text recording studio where the because little ABBA memora- Schumer, who she met just a few months ago, that she spilled Swedish pop group often bilia has ever come to market. the beans about their joint venture. recorded. The auction house He said the piano might “Let me just text Amy and tell her that I told you,” she said said yesterday the piano by appeal “to an ABBA fan, or to in the middle of the interview. “I wrote, ‘I just spilled the Swedish designer Georg Bolin somebody who wants to beans to The New York Times. Is that OK?’” she said. “And - played on hits including have an interesting conversa- Amy wrote back, ‘That you’re gay? Totally! It’s exciting!’” “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen” tion piece. It is incredibly dif- Schumer wrote the screenplay for her comedy “Trainwreck.” The keys of a “Bolin Grand Piano,” made by Swedish and “Money, Money, Money” - ficult to judge what it might The final installment of Lawrence’s “The Hunger Games” hits designer Georg Bolin, are pictured. was expected to sell for make.” — AP theaters on Nov 20.— Reuters Time for black or gay Blanchett to receive British 007, says Brosnan Film Institute Fellowship he next James Bond could be black or gay, argues 007 Tveteran Pierce Brosnan. “Sure. Why not?” the Irish star was quoted as telling men’s magazine Details when asked if ate Blanchett is to receive the he could picture a gay Bond. Brosnan said he doubted Bond British Film Institute’s highest producer Barbara Broccoli would allow a gay Bond to hap- Chonor, the BFI Fellowship, at the pen in her lifetime. BFI London Film Festival’s awards cere- “But it would certainly mony on Oct 17 at London’s make for interesting view- Banqueting House. “Truth,” starring ing,” he added. “Let’s start Blanchett and Robert Redford, will have with a great black actor its UK premiere on the same night. being James Bond. Idris Based on the book “Truth and Duty” by Elba certainly has the Mary Mapes, the film tells the story of physicality, the charisma, Mapes, a CBS News journalist and Dan the presence.” Rather’s “60 Minutes” producer, and the Elba, 42, is seen as a risks she took to expose a story about frontrunner to succeed President George W Bush Greg Dyke, Daniel Craig, who has chairman of the BFI, said: “Cate played the suave British Blanchett is a compelling and brave Pierce Brosnan agent for the last 10 years. actress whose mesmerizing screen Brosnan played Bond in presence has captivated audiences movies Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not since her earliest roles. Enough and Die Another Day in the 1990s. We are absolutely delighted to hon- Cate Blanchett His remarks were published five months after another or her extraordinary talents with a BFI emotion to stunning effect.” Haynes’ “I’m Not There,” in which she previous 007 actor, Roger Moore, was blasted on social Fellowship at this year’s LFF awards.” Blanchett also appears at the festival plays an incarnation of Bob Dylan. media for suggesting race should be a factor when casting The Fellowship is awarded to individu- in Todd Haynes’ “Carol,” which is the Previous BFI Fellowships at the same the next Bond. als in recognition of their “outstanding American Express Gala screening on LFF ceremony have been presented to French magazine Paris Match quoted him as saying: contribution to film or television.” The Oct 14. She plays an alluring woman Stephen Frears in 2014, the late “Though James has been played by a Scot, a Welshman, an BFI described her as a “fearless and sub- trapped in a loveless marriage who falls Christopher Lee in 2013, Tim Burton Irishman, I think he should be English-English. It’s nonethe- tle actress,” adding “she has the rare for a young woman, played by Rooney and Helena Bonham Carter in 2012, and less an interesting idea, but unrealistic. The 87-year-old star, gift of seeming utterly to inhabit the Mara, working as a department store Ralph Fiennes in 2011. In the past year, who played 007 in seven films from 1973 to 1985, said his characters she plays and has an amaz- clerk in 50s Manhattan. Blanchett won a Al Pacino and Mel Brooks were also remarks were lost in translation. —AFP ing ability to convey complex layers of Golden Globe for her performance in awarded BFI Fellowships. — Reuters Lifestyle FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Indian models present creations of designer Gaurang during the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai yesterday. Fashion Week Lakme Lifestyle FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Indian Bollywood actress Lisa Haydon showcases a creation by designer Swati Vijaivargie during Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2015 in Mumbai yesterday. — AP/ AFP photos

Indian Bollywood actress Gauhar Khan showcas- Indian models showcase creations by designer Manish Malhotra. es a creation by designer Rinku Sobati.

Japanese toilet giant flipping open lid on new museum

apan’s leading toilet giant opens a new museum this week But the toilet firm said yesterday that it is reaching back into its ty. At their most basic, they simply get warm and spray warm dedicated to a century of lavatories, from its first water flush- past with a replica of its first water flushing toilet seat, which water for rinsing, while at the other end they boast motion sen- Jing model to the most cutting edge version with odour-neu- came onto the market in 1914. There will also be remakes of sors, high-power odour-neutralisers and variable water jets, all tralisers and variable water jets. The museum operated by TOTO- washrooms that TOTO supplied to major buildings across Japan, tailored to conserve energy and water. best known for its bidet-equipped Washlet series-opens its doors including the State Guest House in downtown Tokyo, where for- The nation’s bidet seats have won the hearts of the rich and today in the southwestern city of Kitakyushu, where the compa- eign dignitaries stay, and those installed at a luxury hotel for the famous, including Madonna and Will Smith, who have both sung ny is based. High-tech toilets, common in Japan, regularly win 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. their praises. The seats are also among the most popular items praise from foreign tourists and celebrities as the epitome of Admission will be free, it said. targeted by Chinese tourists, ranking alongside high-spec rice Japanese know-how-a contraption that offers both comforting Nearly every household in Japan and many public restrooms cookers and cosmetics.—AFP warmth and a frighteningly accurate bidet jet. are equipped with a seat that is plugged into the mains electrici- FRIDAY 28 AUGUST, 2015

Grilled green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade

et’s start with the tomatoes. With these mock “fried” tomatoes, slather the when you want all the prep work to be done before your company arrives. tops and bottoms in a mixture of mayo and Dijon mustard, then dredge them It is advisable to grill shell-on shrimp, as they have better flavor and the shell Lin fine white cornmeal. Grill them so that the texture is reminiscent of fried - a protects the delicate shrimp. But if you don’t like to peel shrimp, feel free to use little gritty. That’s just how they should be. Be sure to cut the tomatoes in thick (a shrimp without shells, just remember that the peeled shrimp will take less time to generous 1/2 inch) slab-like slices so they hold up to the weight of the batter and cook. Once everything is prepped, all you have to do before serving is grill the the heat of the grill. green tomatoes and plate your dish. Easy! Some prefer shrimp to crab with the green tomatoes, but feel free to make this with lump crab if you prefer. The shrimp must be made at least 2 hours in advance in order to let the bold flavors develop. That also makes this a great dish for a party,

For the remoulade sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Creole or other whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 rib celery, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon hot sauce Salt and ground black pepper

For the shrimp 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, unpeeled Olive oil Salt and ground black pepper

For the tomatoes Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup of fine-grain cornmeal 2 large green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices (8 slices total)

Preparation

o prepare the sauce, in a medium bowl mix together for another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool by lightly shaking the slices. The sides where the tomato the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, scallions, parsley, for 5 minutes. Peel the shrimp and add to the bowl of skin is should be dry. Making sure your cooking grates are Tgarlic, celery, paprika and hot sauce. Season with salt remoulade sauce. Toss well, then cover and refrigerate for very clean, place tomatoes on the grates and grill 3 to 4 and pepper. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use, or up at least 2 hours and up to overnight. minutes per side, using tongs to flip, or until the tomatoes to 1 day in advance. To prepare the shrimp, heat the grill to Prepare the tomatoes just when ready to serve. Heat the are marked, warm and tender. While the tomatoes are still medium. Use paper towels to pat them dry. In a medium grill to medium. In a small bowl, mix together the mayon- warm, divide the slices among 4 serving plates. Top each bowl, toss the shrimp with a splash of olive oil, then season naise and mustard. Place the cornmeal in a second bowl. serving with the chilled remoulade shrimp and serve with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp directly on the One at a time, spread the mayonnaise mixture over both immediately.—AP cooking grate and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they curl sides of each tomato slice, then dredge the slices through and begin to turn pink. Turn over and grill on the other side the cornmeal to coat evenly. Remove any excess coating FRIDAY 28 AUGUST, 2015

Chili-cucumber bread salad Paper-thin veggies make better, more creative summer salads

By JM Hirsch Ingredients Four 1-inch thick slices sourdough bread (about 10 ounces) ant to build a better salad? Think thin. This sum- Olive oil mer, I fell in love with my mandoline, that paddle- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Wshaped kitchen gadget that with back-and-forth Salt and ground black pepper swipes lets you easily and quickly render produce to paper- 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar thin slices. Why for salads? Because tender wafers of carrot 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and ribbons of cucumber and flakes of radish are so much 1 large English cucumber more pleasing and delicious than the hunks and chunks 1 green bell pepper, cored our usual knife hacking produces. 1 small red onion The result is a salad of contrasts. Crunchy romaine and 2 heads romaine lettuce, roughly chopped wedges of tomato play off deliciously pliable slices of oth- 1 serrano chili erwise firm produce. And for dressing addicts such as me, 1/2 cup crushed roasted and lightly salted peanuts lots of slices offer up more surface area for vinaigrette to cling to. Preparation Typically, I start by making a simple dressing in the bot- Heat the oven to 375 F. Cut the bread slices into 1-inch tom of a large bowl. I usually do a 2-to-1 ratio of olive oil to chunks, then pile them on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle cider vinegar spiked with hefty pinches of salt and pepper. the chunks with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then A splurt of Dijon mustard or a blop of strawberry jam helps sprinkle with the garlic powder and a hefty pinch each of emulsify the whole mess. Whisk, then start building the sal- salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread in an even layer. ad. First in, raw garlic. A chopped clove would be too Toast in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, intense. But paper-thin slices of garlic shaved on a mando- or until the bread is just lightly browned and crusty, but line add a mild, pleasant bite to the salad. not dried out (the bread should still be tender at the cen- Now add the greens and tomatoes, then shave in carter). Set aside to cool (refrigerate to speed cooling if rots, bell peppers, celery, cucumber, fennel, or any other desired). firm vegetable. Another advantage of the mandoline is Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 3 table- that it renders rather pleasant some vegetables I otherwise spoons of olive oil, the vinegar, mustard and a pinch each find abrasive. Raw radishes and red onions, for example, of salt and pepper. Trim off one end of the cucumber, then tend to overpower when merely chopped. But thin slices - carefully use a mandoline to shave the cucumber into the as with the garlic - add a delicious spike of flavor. bowl. Repeat with the bell pepper and onion. Add the Once all of the ingredients are shaved into the bowl, romaine, then toss well to coat with the dressing. Once the toss well, then top with something crunchy. Homemade bread cubes have cooled, add those and toss again. Divide croutons are fantastic, but for ease I often just toss a hand- between 4 serving plates, then use the mandoline to shave ful of sunflower seeds or toasted pumpkin seeds on top. some of the serrano over each. Sprinkle each serving with Done. peanuts. — AP FRIDAY 28 AUGUST, 2015

ndie classics, animated hits, well- reviewed dramas, and blockbuster Icomedies: Owen Wilson has done it The best movies of all. This week, he makes a rare foray into action thriller territory opposite Pierce Brosnan in No Escape, so we knew this would be the perfect occasion to take a fond look back at some of the many critical highlights from a very prolific - and impressively varied -filmography. It’s time to pay tribute to the man who Owen Wilson brought Marmaduke to life!

Wedding Crashers (2005)

art of the R-rated comedy renaissance of the aughts, Wedding Crashers may not have given Wilson the opportunity to do any- Pthing new - here, he appears as John Beckwith, a soft-spoken lech with a heart of gold - but it played squarely to Wilson’s comedic gifts, had a solid Steve Faber/Bob Fisher script, and surrounded Wilson and his co-star, Vince Vaughn, with some terrific supporting talent, including Christopher Walken, Rachel McAdams, and Isla Fisher. Though some critics had problems with Crashers’ uneven tone - and the scads of gra- tuitous flesh on display in the movie’s opening montage - most found it too much fun to resist. “The likes of the sneakily subversive Wilson and Vaughn deserve better,” wrote MaryAnn Johnson of Flick Filosopher, “but this is darn close to a perfect showcase for what they can do, and how much better they do it together.”

Shanghai Noon (2000)

esterns and kung fu movies have enjoyed a close relationship for years, and that rich shared tradition is given a tongue-in-cheek salute with WShanghai Noon, an action-comedy that transcends its goofier elements (Lucy Liu plays the female lead, a character named Princess Pei-Pei) and delivers a well-rounded blend of humor, adventure, and - of course - jaw-dropping stunts. Jackie Chan stars as Chon Wang (say it out loud with a drawl), a Chinese imperial guard who is sent to Nevada to rescue the princess, kidnapped by agents of the vil- lainous Lo Fong (Roger Yuan). Of course, no sooner has he arrived in Nevada than he gets tangled up with Roy O’Bannon (Owen Wilson), a rather inept outlaw who starts out hijacking Wang’s train and ends up becoming an invaluable ally in his quest. For some fans, Shanghai seemed at first like just another Americanized bud- dy project for Chan, who had already done this sort of thing with Chris Tucker in Rush Hour. Chan and Wilson proved a duo worth watching, though; on their way to a $99 million gross (and an eventual sequel), they earned praise from critics like the New York Times’ AO Scott, who wrote, “Shanghai Noon is, in classic western tradition, a celebration of male bonding, unabashedly juvenile, boyishly risquÈ and disarmingly sweet.” The Royal Tenenbaums (2002)

year after breaking the box-office bank in Meet at his quirkiest and most neurotic - in other words, at his the Parents, Wilson and his frequent castmate best. While it wasn’t a huge hit at the box office, Areunited for a far less mainstream excursion into Tenenbaums fared well with most critics, including the oddball end of the comedy spectrum: Wes Geoff Pevere of the Toronto Star, who called it “An elo- Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums. Co-writing the quent, eccentric and surprisingly touching tribute to the screenplay (about a mind-bendingly eccentric family comic dignity of failure.” whose overbearing, insensitive patriarch turns the lives of his children upside down) and appearing amidst an eyebrow-raising ensemble cast that also included Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Murray, and his brothers Andrew and Luke, Wilson was FRIDAY 4 Meet The Parents (2000) 28 AUGUST, 2015

en Stiller is one of the kings of uncomfort- worthy physical comedy and splendidly antago- able comedy and few films have taken nistic chemistry between Stiller and Robert De Badvantage of his gift for squirm-inducing Niro, Parents grossed over $500 million, spawn- laughs as brilliantly as Meet the Parents, the ing a franchise and earning the applause of crit- 2000 smash hit Jay Roach comedy about male ics like Time’s Richard Schickel, who chuckled, nurse Gaylord “Greg” Focker (Stiller) and his “Alas, poor Focker. He can’t help himself. And painfully awkward (and/or just plain painful) we can’t help ourselves from falling about, attempts to make a good first impression on his equally helpless, at this superbly antic movie.” girlfriend’s parents while dealing with the unexpected presence of her annoyingly perfect ex- boyfriend (Wilson). Featuring plenty of guffaw-

3 Bottle Rocket (1996) ilson cut his cinematic teeth in style Luke, and Robert Musgrave) whose rather with 1996’s Bottle Rocket, an indie inept first foray into armed robbery leads Wdarling that not only kicked off his them into the path of an older, wiser thief big-screen acting career, but found him co- (James Caan) was a favorite of critics like the writing the first of three highly regarded Washington Post’s Desson Thomson, who screenplays (followed by Rushmore and The called it “A hilarious, inventive and goofy Royal Tenenbaums) with director Wes breath of fresh air.” Anderson. Although it was a blip on the commercial radar, this cheerful crime comedy about a trio of Texans (Wilson, his brother

2 Fantastic Mr Fox (2009)

hese days, it’s a rare animated film an eclectic list of co-stars that included Bill that doesn’t boast a star-studded cast, Murray, Willem Dafoe, and Owen Wilson, Tbut most of them don’t attract the sort Fox thrilled critics like Elizabeth Weitzman of award-hoarding talent that Wes of the New York Daily News, who called it “A Anderson lined up for Fantastic Mr. Fox, is visual treasure that successfully blends stop-motion adaptation of the Roald Dahl deadpan quirkiness with a wry realism book about a rascally fox (George Clooney) rarely seen in any film, let alone one for chil- whose devotion to his wife (Streep) is tested dren.” by his need to have the last laugh against a trio of bloodthirsty farmers. Rounded out by

1 Midnight in Paris (2011)

ollowing a fairly dire year that saw him surfacing in Little Fockers and providing the voice of Marmaduke, Wilson enjoyed a huge critical rebound with his starring per- Fformance in Midnight in Paris - a late-period smash hit for writer/director Woody Allen, who enjoyed some of the warmest reviews (and the highest grosses) of his career with the fantasy-infused comedic tale of an ennui-addled screenwriter who heads out for a melancholic walk on the streets of Paris and ends up taking much more of a journey than he bargained for. “Woody Allen seemed to have lost his fizz as a filmmaker of late,” observed Jason Best for Movie Talk, “and then he uncorked the sparkling Midnight in Paris, a comic fantasy with all the effervescence of vintage champagne.” — (www.rottentomatoes.com) FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 Travel

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Scoured and gouged by glaciers, western Norway’s fjords are pincered by steep, rugged terrain where cliffs plunge down to barely populated shorelines and vertiginous waterfalls seem to drop from the clouds. The fjordscapes of western Norway are so utterly unique and so profoundly beautiful that many people rate them as the most impressive landscapes on the planet.

Geology ferry from Geiranger and enjoy the calm as vantage point is a table-like piece of flat thick, is the largest glacier in mainland When first presented with such beauty it’s you leave this small, bustling port, or hop rock whose sheer sides tumble vertically Europe. The ice cap has numerous icy hardly surprisingly that many people are left aboard at quiet Hellesylt. down to the fjord waters some 604m below. tongues protruding off it which can be visit- pondering how such a geological wonder It’s the kind of place where non-vertigo suf- ed from several places. The approach from formed. The answer is simple (well, kind of Pulpit Rock and the Lysefjord ferers suddenly realize that they’re scared Fjaerland is the most popular, but for a qui- simple). Some 450 million years ago the The imposing granite walls of the of heights after all. eter, and more scenic view, head to mountainous west coast of what is today Lysefjord, a short distance from the town of Nigardsbreen or Bodalsbreen. The best way Norway was part of an enormous mountain Stavanger, would be many a visitor’s Jostedalsbreen to experience the ice is to don crampons, range with peaks so high they would have favorite Norwegian fjord even without the One of the most awe-inspiring sights in rope up and crunch slowly across this milky been able to fondly stroke the summit of Mt remarkable, and frankly rather terrifying, the fjords region isn’t a fjord at all. The blue icescape on a guided glacier walk. Everest and ask him what he would like to be Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen). One of the key Jostedalsbreen icecap, which covers (a These are available from most towns close when he grows up. Then along came an ice postcard images of Norway, this remarkable shrinking) 487 sq km and is, in places, 600m to the ice. age or two, it got really cold and a vast sheet of ice kilometers thick plonked itself atop these mountains. After that there was much crunching, crashing, shattering and various aches and pains. Finally the sun came back out and the ice started to melt, leaving behind overly steep-sided valleys, which were then flooded by rising sea levels, and hey presto, the fjords were born. (Note: some geology professors might take issue with the scientific accuracy of this description.) ≠≠ Highlights of the fjords Now that the science is out of the way we can get on with enjoying geology’s gift to the world. But where to begin? Norway is a big country and getting around can take time, so let’s start with some of Norway’s best fjord sights, journeys and experiences. The prime time to experience these is between June and late August. Outside of this period many hotels, activities and other amenities are closed or inaccessible. If you’re not put off by this, May and September can be nice, although the weather, uncertain even in July, is far less predictable in those months. Geirangerfjord The 20km boat chug along Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, must rank as the world’s most beautiful ferry journey. Long abandoned farmsteads cling to the fjords’ near-sheer sides and minty colored waterfalls twist, tumble and crash down to the emerald green waters below. Take the Travel

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Naroyfjord Snow Road, (also called Aurlandsvegen) and then descends to Bergen and the edge cliff faces, narrow channels, glaciers and While we wouldn’t describe Gudvangen, climbs from sea level, bending backwards of fjord country. Tip: change at Myrdal to take waterfalls of the west coast fjords, but it does which sits at the head of the narrow and forwards up to a desolate and rocky high the incredibly steep branch line into the fjord have one calling card that no other fjord has: Naroyfjord, as a very appealing town, it’s set- plateau separating the towns of Aurland country that fans out from Flam. a capital city at its head! In a country of ting, on the edge of glassy fjord waters leered before dropping just as precipitously back astounding natural beauty, Oslo demon- over by cloud-scraping cliffs more than a kilo- down again. It’s a superb taste of Norway’s Kayaking the fjords strates that man can be pretty artistic too, meter high, is certainly worth travelling for. high country within minutes of the fjords. There are loads of places where you can and many visitors are surprised to discover And when you do travel here make sure you see the fjords with an otter’s eye view by qui- that the city is home to world-class museums come by boat (ferries run between Oslo-Bergen railway etly paddling a kayak along the waterways. and galleries rivalling anywhere else on the Gudvangen and Flan several times daily). While there are several ways to travel from But our favorite spot has to be the European art trail. In 2015, Van Gogh | With, in places, only 250m of water separat- the capital, Oslo, to the west coast fjord Lustrafjord, where you might not actually Munch, an exhibition featuring works from ing one cliff face from the other and water- region there’s only really one way to do it in paddle with otters but you will paddle past a these two influential modern artists, will run falls plummeting from the heights, you won’t style. The Oslo-Bergen railway is often cited colony of seals. Kayak tours are organized by May-September in the Munch Museum. Yet quickly forget this waterborne approach. as one of the worlds most beautiful train Fjordseal, based a short distance from the even in the city Mother Nature has managed journeys. After passing through the forests of town of Solvorn. to make her mark, and Oslo is fringed with Snovegen southern Norway the train climbs up onto forests, hills and lakes awash with opportuni- Not everything in fjord country revolves the horizon-less beauty of the Oslofjord ties for hiking, cycling, skiing and boating. around submerged valleys. The Snovegen, or Hardangervidda Plateau (watch for reindeer) The Oslofjord might not have the searing —(www.lonelyplanet.com) Leisure FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

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Garvin Wilmore 03:25 Gator Boys 21:00 Fast N’ Loud 20:45 H2O: Just Add Water 08:00 Chopped 22:00 Web Therapy 04:15 I Was Bitten 21:50 Extreme Car Hoarders 21:10 Good Luck Charlie 09:00 Guy’s Grocery Games 22:30 Web Therapy 05:02 Treehouse Masters 22:40 Alien Sharks: Close 21:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 10:00 The Kitchen 23:00 It’s Always Sunny In 05:49 Shark Girl Encounters 22:00 Wizards Of Waverly Place 11:00 Easy Chinese: San Francisco Philadelphia 06:36 My Pet’s Gone Viral 23:30 Hellriders 22:25 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Teenage 11:30 Easy Chinese: San Francisco 23:30 Late Night With Seth Meyers 07:00 My Pet’s Gone Viral Witch 12:00 Chopped 07:25 Groomer Has It 22:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Teenage 13:00 Guy’s Big Bite 00:10 Megastructures 08:15 Shark Girl Witch 13:30 Guy’s Big Bite 01:00 Mega Factories 09:10 Treehouse Masters 23:10 Wolfblood 14:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:00 Innovation Nation 10:05 Tanked 23:35 Wolfblood 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:25 Innovation Nation 00:00 Grimm 11:00 Groomer Has It 15:00 Roadtrip With G. 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WASHINGTON: Sign-up season for President an interruption” in health care subsidies. Barack Obama’s health care law doesn’t start Obama’s health care law created tax credits for another couple of months, but the next to help people afford private insurance. few days are crucial for hundreds of thou- Nationally that aid averages $272 a month, sands of customers at risk of losing financial covering roughly three-fourths of the premi- aid when they renew coverage for 2016. Call um. By funneling dollars through the income them tardy tax filers: an estimated 1.8 million tax system, Democrats were able to call the households that got subsidies for their pre- overhaul the largest middle-class tax cut for miums last year but failed to file a 2014 tax health care in history. But in doing so, they return as required by the law, or left out key also spliced together two really complicated IRS paperwork. Because of coordination areas: health insurance and taxes. issues between the IRS and marketplaces like That’s led to confusion for many con- HealthCare.gov, consumers who keep pro- sumers. For example, low-income people crastinating into the fall are taking chances who weren’t previously required to file tax with their financial aid, according to insurers returns must do so now if they received and the tax agency. That means, for exam- health care tax credits, which means dealing ple, that someone who’s been paying a with complex new forms. Although 2015 is monthly premium of $90 could suddenly get the second year of the program’s coverage hit with a bill for $360. expansion, is the first year for tax implica- Government officials say they have a tions. The program is also complicated to backstop planned that should help many administer for its two lead government procrastinators. Nonetheless, insurers and agencies, the Centers for Medicare and advocacy groups say they’ve been told the Medicaid Services, which runs best way returning customers can avoid has- HealthCare.gov, and the IRS. Federal law sles is to file their taxes correctly by Aug 31. imposes strict privacy safeguards for tax “You don’t want to get to December and returns, and there are limits to information realize that your subsidy amount isn’t there,” the IRS can provide to other agencies. Tax PORTLAND: In this Nov 12, 2014 file photo, the HealthCare.gov website, where people can said Clare Krusing, spokeswoman for the returns take time to process, and buy health insurance, is displayed on a laptop screen. —AP industry group America’s Health Insurance HealthCare.gov can’t get real-time updates. Plans. Sign-up season starts Nov 1, and insur- So even if a procrastinator realizes his in late December. But the backstop only returns, but omitted a new form that is the ers typically send bills for January in mid- mistake and files a tax return in October, works if the customer actually filed. If they key to accounting for the subsidies. Called December. HealthCare.gov might not reflect that infor- did not, the system will catch up to them Form 8962, it was new for this year’s tax fil- mation until much later. The administration eventually. Those who lie about having filed ing season. Complicated areas says it has a backstop for consumers who get a tax return would violate perjury laws. About 710,000 households that did not The last thing insurers want is consumers tripped up by the time lag. They will be able Republican critics say the administration file a 2014 return by the tax-filing deadline, blaming them. They’re particularly con- to attest that they filed their tax returns and bends the rules to keep enrollment numbers although they were legally required to cerned that satisfied customers just waiting continue to receive their subsidies in 2016. up and are sure to find fault with the back- account for health insurance tax credits. for their coverage to automatically renew “We want to make sure they don’t have a stop. As of the start of the summer, the IRS Some 360,000 households that got tax might get a nasty surprise. Hoping to stave gap in affordable coverage,” said Lori Lodes, estimated that up to 1.8 million households credits and requested an extension to file off problems that could get amplified in an communications director for were at risk of losing subsidies. Although their returns. Under tax law, they have until election year, the IRS started notifying tardy HealthCare.gov. some of those probably followed through, Oct 15 to file and that would still be consid- filers in mid-July. The form letters spell out in it’s still the latest official number. It breaks ered timely. But to avoid problems with their bold type that filing an electronic tax return Tax credits down as follows: About 760,000 households health insurance subsidies, they really need within 30 days “will greatly reduce the risk of HealthCare.gov will also recheck IRS data that got tax credits and filed their tax to act much sooner. — AP FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

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FRANKFURT: A trader makes a telephone call when the curve of the German stock index DAX went up again at the stock market in Frankfurt yesterday. —AP China market surge lifts global stocks Wall Street cheers after Fed remark on rate hike

BEIJING: China’s main stock index surged 5.3 decision was aimed at moving towards a largest since Oct. 28, 2008. the case for an interest rate increase next percent yesterday, its biggest gain in eight more flexible exchange rate though the mar- Ahead of the open, Dow futures were up 1 month “seems less compelling” than it was a weeks, leading world markets higher and giv- ket interpreted it as a sign of economic weak- percent and S&P 500 futures 0.9 percent high- few weeks ago. ing investors some relief after gut-wrenching ness. It fell further in the following days. The er. Traders were encouraged by comments Increased appetite for risk also lifted crude losses. The Shanghai Composite Index posted yuan is restricted to trading up or down two from William Dudley, president of the New oil prices further from last week’s lows. The its first gain in six days to close at 3,083.59 percent from the daily rate on the national York price of government bonds and the Japanese points, bouncing back from losses that trig- foreign exchange market. Before the August Federal Reserve Bank, that the case for a yen fell. At midday in Europe the FTSEuroFirst gered worldwide selling and wiped nearly 23 11 change, the central bank used to decide its US interest rate hike in September is “less index of leading 300 European shares was up percent off its value over the past week. daily yuan reference rate by polling market- compelling” given China’s troubles, falling oil 3 percent at 1,420 points. Germany’s DAX makers, but now says it takes into considera- prices and emerging markets weakness. As and France’s CAC 40 were also up around 3 Yuan rate tion the previous day’s close, foreign Fed officials prepare for their annual meeting percent. Britain’s FTSE 100 was up 2.4 percent. Meanwhile, China’s central bank yesterday exchange supply and demand, and the rates in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, “people are look- “The bounce in Wall Street and stabiliza- set its daily reference rate for the yuan curren- of major currencies. The central bank injected ing for insight on what’s really going to hap- tion in Asia are causing the market to rally cy at a four-year low against the US dollar, but 150 billion yuan ($23 billion) into the money pen on interest rates,” said trader Andrew back,” said Clairinvest fund manager Ion-Marc it closed stronger than the previous day. market on Thursday, according to a state- Sullivan at Haitong Securities in Hong Kong. Valahu. “My short-term indicators are telling The yuan was fixed at 6.4085 to the green- ment, amid recent tight liquidity. Following a six-year run-up in US stocks me that we hit a bottom in the market earlier back, according to the China Foreign Wall Street was expected to rise on the that has pushed major indexes to all-time this week.” Exchange Trade System, just 0.07 percent open as European markets rose and Asian highs, investors worry the economy could fal- New York Fed President William Dudley weaker from the previous day. But it was the indexes closed higher. Hong Kong’s Hang ter if the Fed raises rates too soon. said on Wednesday that arguments for a lowest since August 2011, the Shanghai Seng advanced 2.9 percent to 21,697.31 and The rebound also is driven by bargain- September rate increase “seems less com- Securities News said on its website. The yuan Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 added 1.1percent to hunting after prices were beaten down over pelling” than they had only weeks ago, given still ended the day at 6.4053 to the dollar, up 18,574.44. France’s CAC-40 increased 2.8 per- the past few days, said Sullivan. “You’ve seen the threat posed to the U.S. economy by from both Wednesday’s close of 6.4095 and cent to 4,627.74 and Germany’s DAX gained 3 everything just bounce back today,” he said. recent market turmoil. Markets around the the reference rate, also known as central pari- percent to 10,294.45. The gains came after “The real question is now whether you get the world plunged earlier in the week as a slump ty. The lower fixing followed an interest rate Wall Street rocketed up Wednesday, when the fundamental players coming back in.” in Shanghai shares fuelled worries over cut announced on Tuesday. Dow Jones industrial average soared more World stocks surged yesterday, following China’s economic health. Some calm returned The central bank on August 11 devalued than 600 points, or 4 percent. That was its the biggest gains on Wall Street in four years, after Beijing moved to ease policy late on the yuan by nearly two percent, saying the third-biggest point gain of all time and its after a US Federal Reserve policymaker said Tuesday. — Agencies Business FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 38 KSE index posts substantial gain

KUWAIT: Main indices of Kuwait mately 54.8 stocks, changed hands KD 0.136, but the Japanese yen where prices of Brent crude con- Stock Exchange (KSE) rose in early in 695 transactions. remained firm, at KD 0.022. tracts dropped seven cents upon trades yesterday, with the bench- Meanwhile, US dollar stabilized The price of Kuwaiti oil barrel settlement (0.16 percent), reach- mark reading 5,858 posting signifi- vis-a-vis the Kuwaiti dinar, trading was unchanged at $40.41 on ing $43.14 per barrel in the cant gain of up to 44.29 points. at KD 0.301 but the euro dropped Wednesday compared to Tuesday, London Stock Exchange. Likewise, the weighted index to KD 0.342 yesterday as com- said Kuwait Petroleum Meanwhile, the prices of US moved up putting on 2.9 points pared to Wednesday’s trades, the Corporation (KPC) yesterday. light crude dropped 71 cents (1.81 and Kuwait-15, 8.6. Value of traded Central Bank of Kuwait said. Prices in international oil markets percent), reaching $38.60 pb in shares reached some KD 4.5 mil- The sterling pound dropped to went down yesterday after a big the New York Mercantile Exchange lion, volume turnover approxi- KD 0.467, likewise the Swiss franc, drop in US crude oil reserves, (NYMEX). — KUNA DP World’s H1 profit surges 21.9%

DUBAI: Dubai’s DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, said yesterday its half-yearly profit has surged 21.9 percent to $405 million, aided by the acquisition of a logistics provider. Revenues grew 14.5 percent to $1.9 billion, it said. DP World’s ports handled 14.378 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), the standard used for sizing containers in the shipping industry, 3.5 percent up from last year. DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said the “strong set of results” were “aided by the acquisition of EZW”, the logistics provider. Economic Zones World is an operator of economic zones, technology, logistics and industrial parks. Its portfolio includes Dubai’s Jafza, one of the world’s largest free zones. DP World runs more than 65 marine terminals across six continents, including Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, the largest in the Middle East. — AFP Egyptian pound steady

CAIRO: Egypt’s central bank kept the pound steady at 7.73 per dollar at a foreign exchange auction yesterday, and the currency was weaker at exchange bureaus. The central bank said it had offered $40 million and sold $37.8 million at a cut-off price of 7.7301 pounds per dollar , unchanged from the rate at the last auction on Tuesday. LAHORE: Pakistani laborers carry baskets of bananas at a fruit market in Lahore yesterday. The Asian Development Bank The bank kept the pound at 7.5301 for five months until said it has approved a new assistance program for Pakistan worth $1.2 billion annually, to improve infrastructure and last month, when it allowed it to slide to 7.6301. On July 5, create jobs. — AFP the bank let it slip a further 0.10 pounds. Letting the pound weaken in a controlled way could boost exports and attract further investment, but also raises Egypt’s already large bill for imported fuel and food staples. Oil prices jump over Two traders at exchange bureaus said the pound was changing hands at 8 pounds per dollar, weaker than the 7.96/97 quoted on Tuesday. The central bank gave banks permission in January to trade dollars up to 0.10 pounds above or below the official rate, with currency exchange 4.5% as equities rally bureaus allowed to trade at 0.15 pounds above or below the official rate. Egypt has sought to tame a once-thriving currency black market with measures such as a cap on dol- US crude inventory down 5.5 m bbls last week: EIA lar-denominated bank deposits. — KUNA

LONDON: Oil prices jumped more than Front-month Brent, the global oil Wednesday showing US crude invento- 4.5 percent yesterday after a rally in benchmark, was up $1.90 at $45.04 a ries fell 5.5 million barrels in the week to equity markets and an unexpected fall barrel by 1100 GMT. US crude, also Aug. 21, the biggest one-week decline in US crude inventories, but worries over known as West Texas Intermediate since early June. Analysts had expected the Chinese economy and a global oil (WTI), was up $1.80 at $40.40 a barrel. an increase of 1 million barrels. glut kept the outlook uncertain. Phillip Futures oil analyst Daniel Ang But some analysts said the inventory World stock markets rose as Chinese said he saw the rally as a pause in a fall may be connected to lower import shares recovered on hopes that govern- downward trend, rather than a longer- figures for last week and may not mark ment measures to stimulate the econo- term shift upwards. “We would not the start of a trend. Many are bracing for my would pay off, while the dollar underestimate the current bearish a rise in stocks over the coming months strengthened as risk aversion eased. momentum and still believe that it is as refiners shut for seasonal work. Oil markets moved up from six-and- possible to see prices break supports “Without the sharp fall in imports, a-half-year lows reached earlier this of $38 and $45 for WTI and Brent,” crude oil stocks would have been rather week, but investors are still worried Ang said. flat last week,” Commerzbank oil analyst about huge fuel oversupply, which is Standard Chartered cut its 2015 Carsten Fritsch told the Reuters Global depressing oil for immediate delivery Brent forecast by $10 a barrel to $54, Oil Forum. and filling stockpiles worldwide. “The and slashed its 2016 forecast by $20 to SEB commodities analyst Bjarne trend is strong and down. However, $63. It sees macro factors such as a Schieldrop said the US stockpiles fig- JAKARTA: An employee counts Indonesian rupiah banknotes do not be wrong-footed by a correc- Chinese economic slowdown offsetting ures were not particularly bullish: at a money changer’s office in Jakarta yesterday. Asian tion higher,” PVM Oil Associates tech- improved market fundamentals. “The upturn is more due to broad- stocks surged yesterday after hints the US Federal Reserve nical analyst Robin Bieber said. “Few The bank expects US crude to aver- based sentiment rising,” Schieldrop will not raise interest rates next month sparked a rally on markets head forever in one direction age $48 in 2015 and $58 in 2016. said. “I still expect Brent will break Wall Street, but dealers cautioned the specter of a slowing with no respite.” Oil prices were supported by data on below $40.” — Reuters Chinese economy meant more turbulence ahead. — AFP Business FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

African cement giant in $4bn deal with Chinese builder

LAGOS: Nigeria’s Dangote Cement has announced to Bloomberg News. Dangote Cement, controlled by said in a speech in Lagos, according to Bloomberg. a $4.34 billion deal with Chinese construction com- Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has been expand- “We are progressing very aggressively. Africa will not pany Sinoma International Engineering to build ing outside of Nigeria in recent years, signalling the lack cement,” it quoted the billionaire as saying. plants across Africa. company’s increasingly international ambitions. Speaking at a ceremony to inaugurate a $400 million The project is expected to add 25 million tons of The new plants will increase capacity to around plant in Zambia earlier this month, Dangote said capacity across 11 African countries and Nepal, 71 million tons and Dangote is targeting further cement production was a “symbol of African devel- Dangote said in a statement on Wednesday, according gains to about 100 million tons by 2020, Dangote opment.” — AFP Euro-zone loans to private sector increase: ECB

FRANKFURT: Growth of loans to the private sector in the euro area, a gauge of economic health, is picking up speed, suggesting the European Central Bank’s monetary policy is finally working, ECB data showed yesterday. After long months of contraction, the volume of loans to private businesses and households increased by one percent in July compared with the same month in 2014, the ECB said in a statement. The previous month, private sector loans had increased by 0.6 percent. The long and deep financial crisis in the 19 countries that share the euro has squeezed lending, thus dampening economic activity. But the ECB has launched a raft of different policy measures to get credit flowing again, most significantly a massive program to buy more than one trillion euros ($1.1 trillion) worth of public sector bonds to pump liquidity into the system. And those measures are now beginning to make themselves felt, the ECB data showed. The overall euro-zone money supply grew 5.3 percent in July from a year earlier, faster than the 4.9 BANGALORE: President of the Bosch Group India and Managing Director of Bosch Ltd Steffen Berns (left), the Chief Minister of percent recorded in June. The ECB regards M3 money supply as a the state of Karnataka Siddaramaiah (center) and Member of the Board of Management for Robert Bosch GmbH, Peter Tyroller barometer for future inflation. — AFP take part in the opening of a manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Bangalore yesterday. — AFP India construction slowdown Top Argentine presidential hits Modi’s jobs promise candidates talk In Noida, half of building jobs lost in last 18 months NOIDA: After a decade laboring on building sites around New Delhi, of many of the laborers toiling near Delhi. In Patna, the state capital, about economy Akhilesh Kumar lost his scaffolding job last month when his employer eight out of 20 laborers contacted by Reuters had this year made the halted work on an array of 30 residential towers. 1,000 km (600 mile) trip back from Delhi because they could not find BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s top presidential candidates He joins more than half a million workers let go from sites around work - pressuring salaries in a region where wages are already low. presented different visions of how to improve the South India’s capital in the last 18 months, in a stark sign that the reality in According to brokerage Ambit Capital, rural wages may now be American nation’s economy at a time of soaring inflation Asia’s third-largest economy is far from as rosy as official data sug- falling after growing 4 percent in the year to March - a far cry from the and a sharp devaluation of the peso on the black market. gests. The deepening downturn in the building sector makes it easily double-digit annual rises between 2010 and 2014. Ruling party candidate Daniel Scioli, the designated succes- understandable why Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image as the “Labourers are starving and are ready to work even at lower wages sor to President Cristina Fernandez, said the natural- country’s economic savior has lost its luster just over a year after his as there are fewer or just no jobs,” said Navendu Kumar Thakur of the resource-rich country should increase production of its top resounding election victory. Builders Association of India. commodities and create development plans for each. “If I don’t get another job, I have no other choice but to go back to The squeeze comes at a bad time for Modi. Bihar heads to the polls Scioli, a former vice president and currently the gover- my village and work as a farm laborer,” said Kumar, who is in his twen- this year, in an election his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party nor of Buenos Aires province, also argued that the nation of ties. The decade-long construction boom in cities like Noida, where must win to gain seats in the upper house of parliament where he 41 million was on sure footing. Scioli frequently walks a fine Kumar earned $165 a month, lured millions of laborers from rural hin- lacks a majority to pass economic reforms. line, calling for change while being careful not to alienate terlands, creating one in every three new jobs. That process is going Fernandez supporters who are key to his chances of win- into reverse, undermining Modi’s promise to create more employ- HALF-BUILT ning Oct. 25. ment for the one million Indians who join the workforce every month. Economists say that lower interest rates and a government “Let’s build on top of what has already been built,” Scioli Indebted developers are cutting staff as they slow work on existing splurge on infrastructure should help revive construction, which con- said. Mauricio Macri, the outgoing mayor of Buenos Aires projects and postpone new ones until they clear a backlog of 700,000 tributes a tenth of GDP. and leading opposition candidate, is the clear favorite of unsold homes. Modi’s party also wants to regulate property markets and tie the business community, in part because of promises to lift A law to clamp down on “black money” flows that fund as much as investor money to specific projects to stop developers diverting cash. restrictions on buying US dollars and lower export taxes. a third of real estate deals is further squeezing demand. But the slowdown around Delhi, where unsold inventory is highest, On Wednesday, Macri struck a more populist note, talking about the need to confront extreme poverty and invest Across India, housing starts fell 40 percent in the first half of the shows no sign of ending. Noida, a city of 640,000, has grown rapidly in in education so that children in rural areas have the same year, consultancy Knight Frank said. Cement output grew 0.9 percent the last decade, expanding to a point where its middle-class housing opportunities as those in Buenos Aires. “We should not between April and June, down from 9.6 percent a year earlier when complexes meld with Delhi’s urban sprawl on one side and villages on resign ourselves to being doomed to choose between Modi took office, government data show. the other. Around the site where Kumar worked, half-built high-rises spendthrift populism and a neoliberal government that “The slowdown in the construction sector is very, very depressing dot the skyline. Cranes and diggers stand idle. His former employer, does belt-tightening,” he said. which will have a negative impact on the overall GDP growth num- The 3C Company, has cut staff on the 3,000-unit “Lotus Boulevard” by The candidates were notably light on specifics, frustrat- bers,” said Samantak Das, chief economist at Knight Frank India. more than half, employing some elsewhere. ing some in the audience. Jorge Giordano, president of a Rating agency Moody’s last week cut India’s growth forecast to 7 per- Sales staff at two sites reported a 30 to 50 percent decline in book- consulting firm focused on telecommunications, said he cent for this fiscal year, against the government’s target of 8 to 8.5 ings in the last year. Real estate association CREDAI’s Rohit Raj Modi didn’t hear solutions for the two biggest problems that percent. India releases its gross domestic product figures for the April- estimates more than a million laborers worked in construction at businesses face: inflation and an inability to plan because of June quarter on Monday. Noida at its peak in 2013, at least double today’s number. Even when economic instability. “These were just campaign speeches the market recovers, a shift to mechanization on larger sites would without any specifics,” said Giordano.—AP HEADING HOME limit demand for workers. “From a labor point of view, the peak is The lack of jobs is already felt in the northern state of Bihar, source over,” he said. — Reuters Business FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Kremlin pivot to China slowed as projects delayed

MOSCOW: A growing economic crisis in per dollar from just 33 a year ago as the col- over the past year abandoned hopes of Russian crisis and a lack of financing options. Russia and a growth slowdown in China that lapse in oil prices, Russia’s main export, has receiving a $25 billion pre-payment from has rattled world markets mean about $113 been compounded by sanctions that made it China to build its $55 billion Power of Siberia BE PATIENT billion worth of joint projects ranging from impossible for Russian companies to raise gas pipeline to China. Of the dozens of joint projects with China gas pipelines to power grids have been Western funds. Russian officials and business- Back in 2006, Russia planned to start gas that have been discussed during 15 years of stalled or delayed. men have said they are counting on Asia and supplies to China from 2011. Today, Power of Putin’s presidency, only a handful have been With a major crackdown on corruption especially China to help fund projects, with Siberia is not expected to start before the end implemented, including a mid-sized oil also in progress in China, and Russia hit by Putin tasking one of his closest friends, billion- of 2018 while the time frame for another pipeline for which Beijing had pre-paid $25 sanctions, falling oil prices and a collapsing aire Gennady Timchenko, to foster business route - Altai - which has been initially meant billion to state oil giant Rosneft and pipeline currency, some joint Russian-Chinese projects ties with Beijing. But real money is proving to come on line first, is not clear. monopoly Transneft. may be delayed indefinitely, industry sources slow to arrive. Take as an example Novatek, “I have no doubt the gas projects will be China’s Sinopec has stakes in several oil and analysts say. The developments represent Russia’s No.2 gas producer co-owned by ultimately built. China needs a lot of gas as fields in the Volga river region, CIC has a stake a major challenge to President Vladimir Timchenko. Together with France’s Total and they are desperate to cut pollution. Are there in the world’s largest potash maker Uralkali Putin’s strategy of a pivot to Asia, spurred last China’s CNPC it is building the $27 billion delays? Sure there are,” said a Russian govern- and modest power supplies go from Russia’s year by the imposition of Western sanctions Yamal LNG project but was shut out from ment source citing tough Chinese negotiating Far East to China. Putin will visit China next on Moscow for its role in the Ukraine crisis. Western financing as soon as the United tactics as well as corruption probes as the fac- week to attend celebrations of the 70th “Chinese investors have simply taken a States imposed sanctions on Timchenko. tors behind the delays. anniversary of the end of World War Two, but break to see where the rouble is heading Timchenko said China would lend up to Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to expectations for any new deals are low. Russian because since December all Russian ministeri- $20 billion to the project in 2014 but by go after powerful “tigers” as well as lowly news agencies quoted the Director of the al forecasts have been wrong. I believe this is August 2015 the money has yet to be dis- “flies” in his struggle against corruption, with Department of Eurasian Affairs at the Chinese the main reason why large investment proj- bursed while the sum in question has shrunk authorities investigating top Chinese energy Ministry of Commerce, Ling Ji, as saying last ects have been postponed,” said Sergei to $15 billion. firms and detaining several senior former and week that weak oil prices had complicated Sanakoyev, head of the Russian-Chinese While the giant Yamal project will most current officials. A Gazprom source said talks, talks over the Altai gas project and that the Analytical Centre, a Moscow-based think- likely get its financing in the end, the future of particularly on the Altai project, have been rouble’s volatility was generally bringing extra tank. The rouble has dived to as much as 70 other projects is less certain. Gazprom has slowed by the Chinese probe as well as by the risks to Russia-China cooperation. —Reuters

Exporters run for high ground as China growth story unravels

FRANKFURT: The alarming scale of China’s economic slowdown is pushing European exporters to accelerate a move into premium goods and services, sacrificing volumes if necessary to sus- tain margins. As Chinese rivals gain expertise in areas from elevators to healthcare to sweeteners while unexpectedly weak demand exposes yet more unneeded supply, prices are falling even in areas foreign suppliers thought were insulated from local competition. A Chinese interest rate cut and loosening of bank lending restrictions this week designed to boost lending to Chinese businesses underscored Beijing’s determination to stimulate local consumption and production. The move, on the heels of a surprise yuan devaluation two weeks ago, has further unnerved investors who bought into the growth stories of European exporters dependent on China. German industrial group ThyssenKrupp, Dutch healthcare and consumer group Philips and British food ingredients group Tate & Lyle are among those adjusting for lower growth and a new intensity in price wars. “The message which we have given the team in China is the following: You need to move up your mar- LAHORE: Pakistani traders gather around trucks loaded with fruit boxes as they bargain with dealers at a fruit margin,” ThyssenKrupp Chief Executive Heinrich Hiesinger told ana- ket in Lahore yesterday. The Asian Development Bank said it has approved a new assistance program for Pakistan lysts this month, referring to the group’s elevator business, its worth $1.2 billion annually, to improve infrastructure and create jobs. — AFP most profitable unit. “If they have the risk that the growth or the market would force that margin going down, then they would get the message: Be more selective, because we do not want you to dilute.” ThyssenKrupp depends on China for 16 percent of sales at China energy giants’ H1 its elevator unit, which makes both high-end lifts and escalators for commercial buildings and mass-market elevators for residential property, where the market is coming out of a slump. profits fall on low oil In the midst of the market turmoil on Wednesday ThyssenKrupp said it was increasing its stake in a joint elevators venture that caters mainly for the Chinese market. ‘Market environment challenging’

MANAGING THE MIX SHANGHAI: China’s three biggest energy weak. Oil prices hit their lowest levels since stock exchange, where it is listed. As Chinese national champions like telecoms giant Huawei , firms saw their first half net profits slump as early 2009 this week over concerns China’s It also blamed slow economy recovery trainmaker CRRC and power generation equipment maker low international oil prices and a weak glob- slowing economy will curb demand for the and low oil prices for the drop. “In the first Shanghai Electric have grown, foreign rivals have retreated to al economy hit the bottom line, they said. commodities that have helped drive its half of 2015, the global economic recovery higher ground or left. Denmark’s Vestas is focusing on producing PetroChina, the listed arm of China’s biggest growth over the past three decades. remained slow,” Sinopec chairman Wang higher quality wind turbines for the Chinese market after failing oil producer China National Petroleum Corp PetroChina’s turnover in the January-June Yupu said in the statement. “International in a decade of attempts to make inroads at the lower end, which (CNPC), said its net profit for the first half period also dropped, falling 23.9 percent on crude oil prices plunged in the second half of is flush with cheaper locally made turbines. tumbled 62.7 percent year-on-year to 25.40 the year to 877.62 billion yuan, it said. It last year and fluctuated at low level in the The chief executive of German wind turbine maker Senvion billion yuan ($4.0 billion) according to a warned the market situation may remain first half.” Sinopec’s revenue dropped 23.3 told Reuters this week he had no plans to enter China, the statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange weak in the second half. “The mild recovery percent year-on-year to 1.04 trillion yuan in world’s biggest market by new installations. “As a sales market, yesterday. The energy giant described the of the global economy will remain highly the January-June period. you will have to look at other regions,” he said. market environment as challenging due to uncertain in the second half of 2015... the Separately, China’s main offshore oil and Solar power, too - a key strategic industry for China - is a the “weak recovery of the international global oil price is likely to keep fluctuating at gas producer, CNOOC, reported a 56.1 per- closed shop for foreign suppliers, and in coal power generation, economy, the intensified downward pres- a low level,” the company said. It added cent year-on-year plunge in net profit to which produces most of China’s electricity, Chinese suppliers sure on the domestic economy”. China’s “downward pressure on the economy still 14.73 billion yuan in the first half, the compa- dominate the market. economy grew 7.0 percent in each of the exists” for China in the second half. ny said in a statement to the Hong Kong A rise in Chinese competition has sometimes come from first two quarters, slowing from a 7.4 percent stock exchange late Wednesday. “Economic unexpected quarters. Tate & Lyle is refocusing its sucralose artifi- expansion last year, which was its weakest ‘Little optimism’ growth in China stabilised from slowing cial sweetener business on customers that care about quality, since 1990. Another refining giant, Sinopec, reported down and saw signs of bottoming out, while safety and provenance more than price after prices were ham- PetroChina said international oil prices net profit for the first six months slumped international oil prices continued to hover at mered by a glut of cheaper product from China. —Reuters fluctuated at low levels during the period 22.3 percent to 24.43 billion yuan, it said late low levels,” CNOOC chairman Yang Hua said and market demand for oil and gas was Wednesday in a statement to the Hong Kong in the statement. —AFP Business FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Philippine economic growth quickens to 5.6% in Q2

MANILA: Philippine economic growth quickened in the second quarter, the government said yesterday, placing the country in a better position to weather the global fallout from China’s economic woes. Officials credited the growth to “prudent fiscal management” and policies pursued by President Benigno Aquino, which has helped transform the country into one of the fastest-growing economies in the region. Boosted by higher government spending, the April to June gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.6 percent, outpacing the 5.0-percent growth in the previous quarter, which was the lowest in three years, Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said. Despite the rebound, Balisacan said the economy was likely to grow from 6.0 to 6.5 percent for the full year, below the government’s 7.0 to 8.0 percent target. Second quarter growth was also slower than 6.7 percent during the same period last year, data showed. Balisacan and other officials stressed that the growth showed the country could weather the global financial turmoil. “Our economic fundamentals are still strong. We have to make sure we are mindful of the challenges we are facing,” Balisacan told reporters. “The quality and the rate of growth of the Philippine economy gives some assurance that with greater vigilance... we can withstand the volatile markets overseas,” he added. President Aquino’s spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the growth was due to political stability “along with prudent fiscal management”. “This stability has helped the Philippines weather external shocks, proving once again that good governance is good economics,” he added. Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said in a statement that “robust domestic demand”, along with the remittances from 10 million Filipinos working abroad and the booming business process outsourcing industry, were all lifting growth. NEW YORK: Workers harvest early apples at Samascott Orchards in Kinderhook, NY. The Commerce Department With the second quarter numbers in, Barclays said it cut its 2015 released second-quarter gross domestic product yesterday. — AP growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.5 percent, but said Balisacan’s expectation of 6.0 to 6.5 percent growth was “realistic”. “Overall, despite the cut in our growth forecast, we expect the US Q2 GDP growth revised Philippines to continue to outperform the other ASEAN economies, with the country set to be the fastest growing economy among the major ASEAN economies for a third consecutive year in 2015,” sharply higher to 3.7% Barclays regional economist Rahul Bajoria said in an e-mail. But he warned that government spending still had not risen fast enough and exports had been weak, weighing down growth. World markets from the United States to Europe and Asia tum- Weekly jobless claims fall 6,000 bled this week amid concerns that growth in China, the world’s second largest economy, was slowing more than expected. WASHINGTON: The US economy grew faster upward revisions to second-quarter growth ty, grew at a 3.1 percent rate, rather than the The Philippine benchmark index fell 6.7 percent earlier this week, wiping out this year’s record gains, but the market has since than initially thought in the second quarter also reflected the accumulation of $121.1 bil- 2.9 percent pace reported last month. stabilised. Philippine shares were up 147.33 points or 2.15 percent on solid domestic demand, showing fairly lion worth of inventories, $11.1 billion more Consumer spending got off a to brisk start in to 7,015.25 at noon on Thursday after the GDP figures were strong momentum that could still allow the than previously estimated. That meant the third quarter, with retail sales rising solid- announced. —AFP Federal Reserve to hike interest rates this inventories contributed 0.22 percentage ly in July. A strong labor market, cheaper year. Gross domestic product expanded at a point to GDP instead of subtracting 0.08 per- gasoline and relatively higher house prices 3.7 percent annual pace instead of the 2.3 centage point as reported last month. are boosting household wealth, helping to percent rate reported last month, the While the huge inventory build will likely support consumer spending. Commerce Department said yesterday in its weigh on growth in the third quarter, the The employment picture was further second GDP estimate. blow could be softened by rebounding busi- brightened on Thursday by a separate report The GDP report, which was released in ness investment in capital goods. Economists from the Labor Department showing initial the wake of a global stock market sell-off, polled by Reuters had expected that second- claims for state unemployment benefits should assure investors and cautious Fed quarter GDP growth would be revised to a slipped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted officials that the United States was in good 3.2 percent rate. The economy grew at a 0.6 271,000 for the week ended Aug. 22. shape to weather the growing strains in the percent rate in the first quarter. Output It was the 25th straight week that claims world economy. Concerns over slowing eco- expanded 2.2 percent in the first half of the remained below the 300,000 threshold, nomic growth in China sent global equity year compared to growth of 1.9 percent dur- which is usually associated with a strengthen- markets into a tailspin last week, raising ing the same period in 2014. ing labor market. The Commerce Department doubts that the US central bank would raise said investment in nonresidential structures its short-term interest rate next month. On STRONG DOMESTIC DEMAND was revised to show an increase of 3.1 per- Wednesday, New York Fed President William Underscoring the solid economic funda- cent, reflecting stronger spending on com- Dudley said that prospects of a September mentals, a measure of private domestic mercial and healthcare construction. It was lift-off in the central bank’s key lending rate demand that excludes trade, inventories and previously reported to have contracted at a MANILA: Laborers work at a construction site in Manila “seems less compelling to me than it was a government expenditures increased at a 3.3 1.6 percent pace. Spending on residential yesterday. Philippine economic growth quickened in the few weeks ago.” Prices for US government percent rate in the second quarter, instead of construction was raised to a 7.8 percent pace second quarter, the government said, placing the country debt fell after the GDP data, while US stock the previously reported 2.5 percent pace. from a 6.6 percent rate. Business spending on in a better position to weather the global fallout from index futures held on to gains. The dollar was Consumer spending, which accounts for equipment was not as weak as initially China’s economic woes. — AFP stronger against a basket of currencies. The more than two-thirds of US economic activi- thought. —Reuters Lonmin sees full-year cash costs below guidance JOHANNESBURG: South Africa-focused plat- Shares rose to trade up almost 6 percent producers by the platinum mining strike in government frets over high unemployment inum producer Lonmin Plc said yesterday it before falling back. They were up 2.3 percent 2014, South Africa’s longest and costliest, as ahead of key local elections next year. expected full-year underlying cash costs to at 0915 GMT. “Some good progress from unlike its peers, virtually all its operations are The parties have committed to a broad stay below its guidance, indicating that its Lonmin, but risks remain with the company concentrated in the strike-affected plan to stem job losses, including boosting deep cost-cutting measures were beginning sitting at the upper middle of the cost curve Rustenburg area. platinum by promoting the metal as a central to bear fruit. meaning it will still have its work cut out to To try to turn around its fortunes, the min- bank reserve asset, according to a draft agree- The London-listed company remains at risk keep its head above water through the current er announced a plan in July to close or moth- ment seen by Reuters on Wednesday. from platinum prices falling to lows not seen cycle of low prices, in our view, plus a fairly ball several mine shafts, putting 6,000 jobs at Other firms planning job cuts include since the 2008 financial crash, while power ugly balance sheet in need of repair,” Numis risk. But it faces pressure from the government Glencore, Kumba Iron Ore and Sibanye Gold. and labour costs in South Africa have risen analysts said in a note. and labor unions to maintain jobs. Lonmin yesterday said it expected to eliminate sharply. Lonmin said its unaudited cash costs Lonmin in May posted an interim pretax Lonmin said yesterday 1,400 employees more than 100,000 ounces of high-cost pro- were at 10,499 rand ($806) per PGM ounce at loss of $118 million, down from a $278 million had so far left the company through voluntary duction over the next two years. the end of July on a year-to-date basis and are loss a year earlier, when it was battered by redundancies. The government was in talks It added that production would be expected to remain below its guidance of full- industrial action. with mining companies and unions over reduced by 100,000 ounces per year by the year costs of 10,800 rand per ounce. The company was hit harder than other planned job cuts as President Jacob Zuma’s end of 2017. — Reuters Sports FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 42

Burger to lead Namibia at rugby World Cup

CAPE TOWN: Saracens loose forward “I think it is the strongest group of players Jacques Burger and (flank) Renaldo Bothma, group that is more together, a more commit- Jacques Burger will captain Namibia in the we could have picked to select Namibia at the but in some areas where we lack a bit of ted group.” rugby World Cup in England after coach Phil Rugby World Cup,” Davies said in a news depth. We are looking at developing some Davies named a 31-man squad yesterday. release from the Namibia Rugby Union yester- young players for the future in those posi- Namibia squad: Burger is among four players who will be day. “There’s some good versatility and a big tions.” Davies admits the challenge for his side Forwards - Renaldo Bothma, Jacques appearing in their third World Cup, along with number of players are in good form as we at the World Cup will be both physical and Burger, John Coetzee, Wian Conradie Leneve prop Johnny Redelinghuys, loose forward showed recently when we won four test mental, but adds they go into the tournament Damens, AJ de Klerk, Tinus du Plessis, Jaco Tinus du Plessis and scrumhalf Eugene matches in a row and moved up to number in high spirits. Engels, Rohan Kitshoff, Raoul Larson, Johnnie Jantjies, while a further 10 have experience at 20 in the world rankings.” “I feel the players that have put their hand Redelinghuys Tjiuee Uanivi, Louis van der the event. Namibia have lost all 15 of their Davies admitted he was given some selec- up have been rewarded with selection. Westhuizen, Torsten van Jaarsveld, PJ van Lill previous World Cup matches, conceding tion headaches and said will use the tourna- There’s a lot of courage and character, and we Janco Venter Casper Viviers. Backs - Chrysander almost 1000 points in the process, and go into ment to blood younger players at rugby’s will be doing everything to get that first ever Botha Eneill Buitendag, Darryl de la Harpe, the Sept. 18- Oct. 31 competition with the greatest stage. “It was tough, we have good win at a World Cup,” the Welshman said. Johan Deysel, JC Greyling, Eugene Jantjies, daunting prospect of having to face champi- depth in the midfield and lots of talent in the “I am pleased with the dynamics of the Theuns Kotze, Conrad Marais, David Philander, ons New Zealand in a pool that also includes back three, and in our back row,” Davies said. players who are based in Namibia and those Heinrich Smith, Damien Stevens Johan Tromp, Argentina, Tonga and Georgia. “We do have some world class players in who play professionally. We couldn’t ask for a Danie van Wyk, Russell van Wyk. —Reuters Race for $10m gets Asian Tour says Europe merger will under way at Plainfield be game-changer HONG KONG: The merger of EDISON: The points are slightly different get at least two tournaments, maybe three, to peak, we’ve sat back over the last week two of the world’s major golf for the FedEx Cup playoffs. The principle to play better golf and wind up at East and said, ‘How can we get that same kind tours will see the largest remains unchanged. For those who nar- Lake for the Tour Championship. Jordan of momentum to where we can try and shake-up of the professional rowly got into the top 125 to qualify for Spieth? peak for the Tour Championship?’” Spieth game since the European golf’s ultimate bonus series, it’s time to That’s a tricky one. The No. 1 player in said. The playoffs begin Thursday at The Tour was created more than play well or go home. That applies to play- the world, and No. 1 in the FedEx Cup, all Barclays with a 120-man field because five 40 years ago, Asian Tour CEO ers such as Lee Westwood and Jason that really matters is winning the Tour players chose not to play for various rea- Mike Kerr told AFP. The Dufner, Stewart Cink and Luke Donald, and Championship to capture the $10 million sons. For all the points that will be tossed European and Asian tours possibly Adam Scott. prize. Spieth could win three straight play- around on television, the only math func- declared last week that they Those with mediocre seasons on the off events and finish runner-up at East tion that really matters is subtraction. Only intend to combine their play- PGA Tour - Phil Mickelson and Henrik Lake and finish second. “After the major 100 players advance to the Deutsche Bank ing memberships and busi- Stenson are two who come to mind - they season is over, which is where we wanted Championship. From there, only 70 players ness dealings into a mega- move on to the BMW Championship. And tour that will stretch from the that gets whittled down to the top 30 play- Atlantic coast of Ireland to the ers who reach the Tour Championship. shores of the Pacific in the Far Here’s what to look for when The East. Barclays begins at Plainfield Country Club. “I can’t think of anything Mike Kerr bigger,” Kerr said in a phone LONELY AT THE TOP interview, when asked whether it was golf’s most important develop- The No. 1 seed at the start of the play- ment since the European Tour’s creation in 1972. Kerr said details of the offs has gone on to claim the $10 million new tour could be announced very soon as talks to hammer out the prize just two times since the FedEx Cup details were already at an advanced stage. “We are working through this began in 2007. This might not come as sur- as fast as we can,” he said. “I don’t envisage it will be a protracted and prise, but both times involved Tiger prolonged process. Woods. “In some way we’ve been through at least some of the tough discus- Woods has been No. 1 in the standings sions and negotiations between us and now it’s about coming together a record five times, including in 2008 when and making this a reality. “When we get further details that we are able he stopped playing in June because of to deliver I think we will do that. There’s no reason for us to hold back.” knee surgery. That’s because the points are Kerr said discussions were “confidential” but did confirm that there reset going into the Tour Championship to would in future be just one tour with a single membership comprising give all 30 players a mathematical chance the current players on the European and Asia Tours. at winning the FedEx Cup. For all the top seeds, it’s a matter of having your best ‘Fractured’ scene week at East Lake. It’s not that simple. “This will involve the merger of the memberships and the merger of Here’s where the eight FedEx Cup champi- the business,” he said. “You can make that leap, yes, to say there will be a ons were seeded going into the playoffs: 1- single membership. “It will be based on merit and the Asian Tour mem- 7-1-3-15-19-9-69. bers will effectively get access to the entire schedule of tournaments that would be included in any future tour.” TOUR’S WORST NIGHTMARE Kerr says ultimately the tours are there to benefit their members-the Because the points are quadrupled in players-and the merger will ensure long-term stability in a sport which value for the playoffs, there is a mathemat- has seen some events disappear from the calendar in recent years. “I ical possibility that a player can win the don’t think that we would have embarked on this had we not believed FedEx Cup without ever having won a that actually it would satisfy our core purpose, to deliver more earnings tournament all season. It hasn’t happened and more opportunities for all of our members,” he said. - yet. But it’s not that far-fetched. Paul He said that the announcement had been well received within the Casey nearly pulled it off in 2010 when he game and it now was a case of talking to the players and ensuring they was at No. 5 going into the Tour understood the plan and were comfortable with it. Championship and made a late surge at “We are now starting that process on both sides. Everything that I East Lake. If he had finished alone in sec- have heard, either through the media, through partners, sponsors or ond at the Tour Championship, he would from players has been very positive. Quite honestly there has been no have won the cup. He was in position late negativity whatsoever. “Most importantly we need to get to our mem- until tying for fourth. One candidate this bers, to ensure they understand these details, to ensure they’re comfort- year might be Kevin Kisner. He is No. 17 able with them and effectively approve them going forward.” going into The Barclays. A couple of top 3s He would not be drawn on whether this would mean the end of their EDISON: Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during to get in range and a runner-up finish at struggling rivals, the OneAsia Tour, which has staged just six tourna- the first round of The Barclays at Plainfield Country Club yesterday in Edison, East Lake could make him a footnote in ments so far in 2015. “You will have to ask them,” he said, but added the New Jersey. — AFP history. And a rich man. — AP merger would start to mend Asia’s “fractured” golf scene. — AFP Sports FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 Grand Slam drought haunts US men as Open looms

NEW YORK: Not since Andy Roddick’s 2003 Americans in the year-end ATP top 10, the 28th-ranked Jack Sock, the youngest of the It was only 15 years ago when Agassi won US Open victory has an American man cap- last such man being Mardy Fish, who will new group at 22 who won his first ATP title the Australian Open to put all four Slam titles tured a Grand Slam title, a drought of 47 retire after this year’s US Open. in April on Houston clay. in US hands, Sampras owning Wimbledon events entering the US Open that starts This week, 30-year-old John Isner carries “I’m just beginning but it seems like every and Agassi the other three. No US man has Monday. the mantle of US number one at 13th in the year we have some Americans advancing,” advanced past the third round of the US A legendary US generation led by 14- world rankings. The 10-time ATP winner says Sock said. “We’re playing pretty well.” Isner Open singles for the past two years, the only time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras and the state of US men’s tennis is strong with a won his 10th career title in July at Atlanta times in the 134-year history of the event eight-time major champion Andre Agassi host of 20-somethings following in his wake. and has won at least one event for six con- that has happened. failed to produce a similar legacy, with Swiss “I don’t feel any extra pressure being the secutive seasons, but all came at at the low- That led the US Tennis Association to fire icon Roger Federer and Spain’s Rafael Nadal number one American. I do take pride in est ATP level and only two were beyond US Pat McEnroe, the brother of seven-time seizing command of men’s tennis. being the number one American,” Isner said. borders, both in Auckland. Grand Slam champion John McEnroe, as Sampras won his last major at the 2002 “I know these American guys are nipping at He reached a career-best of ninth but has general manager of player development dur- US Open and Agassi’s final Slam trophy was my heels. But I still look at it as my spot.” not cracked the top 10 in 15 months. “He has ing last year’s tournament. hoisted at the 2003 Australian Open. Then But big-serving Isner has been unable to held that flag high for us. I look up to him a “When both my brother and I are asked came Roddick at the 2003 US Open, a win crack the elite levels at Grand Slams, his great deal,” said 49th-ranked Steve Johnson. what’s wrong with American tennis, much that helped him to world number one until deepest major run only to the 2011 US Open Sam Querrey, 27, ranks 38th and won the more so American men’s tennis, we need February of 2004. quarter-finals. most recent of seven career titles in 2012, great athletes,” Pat McEnroe said. “In addi- Since then, no US man has held the top The only other American man to be seed- staying ahead of Donald Young and Denis tion to a lot of other issues, we need great spot. And since 2011, there have been no ed in the Flushing Meadows fortnight is Kudla among the young American hopefuls. athletes.” — AFP

Serena chases calendar Slam, history at US Open

NEW YORK: World number one Serena Williams feels the pressure of chasing history at the US Open, but she accepts the intensity as the price for dominating a generation of women’s tennis. The 33-year-old American, who captured her first Grand Slam title at the 1999 US Open at age 17, is a huge favorite as she tries to complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam since Steffi Graf in 1988 by winning her 22nd career major title in the event that starts Monday on the New York hardcourts. “I decided I prefer to have that pressure than the pressure of not winning,” Williams said. “Not everyone can handle that pressure, but I’m OK with it. I would rather be in this position than another one.” Still, there’s no doubt Williams is looking forward to seeing her designs in a New York fashion show a few days after the US Open. By then, the Grand Slam bid will be over, win or lose. “I’m ready. I’m so ready. I’m ready to get it over with,” Williams said. “I don’t care if I win or lose or break even. I’m ready to start it, get it over with, and be done and go on to the next event.” Williams seeks her fourth consecutive US Open title after having won this year’s French and Australian Opens and Wimbledon as well as hardcourt events in Miami and Cincinnati, the last US Open warm-up where she defeated Romania’s Simona Halep in the final for a 69th career crown. “It gives me confidence to know that what I’ve been working on these past few days and weeks has been going very well,” said Williams. “It also makes me realize the feeling of winning. I like that feeling and want to do the hard work.”

‘It’s all up to me’ Williams has won six Wimbledon, US Open and Australian WINSTON-SALEM: Jerzy Janowicz of Poland returns a shot from Kevin Anderson of South Africa during the third day of Open titles and three French Open crowns to stand one shy the Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University Wednesday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. —AFP of Steffi Graf’s Open Era (since 1968) record of 22 Grand Slam singles trophies and only three shy of Australian Margaret Nadal vows passionate Court’s all-time record of 24. Not since Graf won the 1989 Australian Open after her 1988 calendar Slam has a woman won five Slams in a row, as Williams could. Patrick Mouratoglou, Williams’ coach, likes return to US Open what he sees in his star pupil, especially her powerful serve. “She has probably get the best serve in the history of the women’s game,” he said. “Even when it’s not perfect, it’s still NEW YORK: Rafa Nadal has sounded a Nadal sounded almost accustomed to a park to promote a new line of underwear. good enough to win. She has to continue to have faith in her philosophical note about a season well string of results that includes two losses to “I have been losing matches that I should serve.” Williams will be the US Open top seed for a fourth below his accustomed standard of excel- men outside the top 100 and a 13-10 mark win. During the season there are some key time, having already won titles as top seed in 2002, 2013 and lence, but the 29-year-old Spaniard insists against those in the top 30. moments that change the dynamic and I last year. Second seed Halep could be the toughest healthy the fire is still burning. “Losing matches, that’s part of my lost all the opportunities to change the foe in Williams’ path. “The passion is there,” Nadal told career, too,” Nadal said, adding that losing dynamic in those key moments.” Russian third seed Maria Sharapova, Danish fourth seed reporters on Wednesday before taking the was something “I have to accept now.” The two-times US Open winner (2010, Caroline Wozniacki and 2012 and 2013 US Open runner-up court against Australian Lleyton Hewitt at a Nadal, however, has been upbeat in the 2013), whose unrelenting muscular effort Victoria Azarenka of Belarus all have leg injuries. In the end, fundraiser to support young New York area run up to the U.S. Open, which starts on on court was a hallmark of his success, Williams’ toughest enemy might be herself and her mental tennis players at John McEnroe’s tennis Monday at Flushing Meadows and is his sounded confident about a turnaround in ability to handle trouble during matches. “If I am playing well academy on Randall’s Island. last chance to continue his run of winning his return to Flushing Meadows after miss- then hopefully no one (else) will win, but we’ll see,” Williams The 14-times grand slam winner has at least one grand slam title in 10 straight ing last year with a wrist injury. “I am happy said. “It’s all up to me. If I decide to play right, it’ll be great.” claimed three lesser titles this year but has years. with the way I am practicing and I’m feel- Not since Aussie Samantha Stosur beat Williams in the disappointed in the biggest events and “My feeling today is that I am playing ing well I can say,” said Nadal, stressing he 2011 final has Williams lost at the US Open. “No doubt she is seen his world ranking slip to eight, the much better than most of the time in the has been injury free. “Now I need to win. going to be feeling the pressure,” Stosur said. “You know she lowest he has been since he won his maid- season,” said Nadal, who has been relaxed And I need to be impassioned. “I need to wants to get that calendar Slam. She’s not immune to the en major at the French Open a decade ago. and playful around town this week, playing keep working with the same intensity and nerves and pressure.” — AFP After losing to compatriot Feliciano Lopez a form of strip tennis against some Tommy passion and I believe the results will come in his second match in Cincinnati last week, Hilfiger models in a midtown Manhattan back.” — Reuters Sports FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

England Women keep Ashes hopes alive with T20 win

LONDON: England gave themselves three one-day internationals. England pleted the job. “It was a perfect team Sarah Taylor played. It was a great hope of retaining the Women’s Ashes knew they needed to win all three performance and one which was effort on her part. Our fielding too was as Sarah Taylor’s fifty saw them to a Twenty20 matches to level the overall achieved under a lot of pressure very good but we know the Aussies seven-wicket Twenty20 win in the score at 8-8 and so retain the Ashes because we had to win,” said Edwards will come at us hard in our next match first Twenty20 international at by virtue of holding them coming after England ended world Twenty20 at Hove today.” Chelmsford on Wednesday. into the series. champions Australia’s 16-match Disappointed Australia captain Meg This was a match England had to They restricted Australia to 122 for unbeaten run in the format. Lanning said: “We were never able to win if they were to have any chance at eight before captain Charlotte “We needed our top players to get the momentum needed. We lost all of squaring the series. They came Edwards and fellow senior batsman come to the party and they did so by wickets at regular intervals and at the into the clash 8-2 down in the multi- Taylor, who made exactly 50, then proving their character and turning in end of the day, I have to admit that we format series, with Australia having shared a key 77-run partnership before a display like this,” she added. were short in all departments com- won the one-off Test and two of the Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt com- “I’m extremely proud of the way pared with England.” —AFP

New Zealand unveil summer tour schedule

WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket yesterday announced details of upcoming tours involving Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Australia, as the Black Caps seek to capitalise on their stirring run to the World Cup final. The international action over the New Zealand summer will feature four Tests, 11 one-dayers and five Twenty20 matches. The Black Caps enjoyed a surge in popularity in rugby-mad New Zealand when they reached the World Cup final this year in a tournament they co- hosted with Australia. While they fell flat against the Australians in the final, captain Brendon McCullum said the upcoming schedule offered home fans a chance to again see their team playing top-class opposition. “Looking at this schedule, there’s some really exciting opposition in front of us,” he told reporters. “So hopefully we can build on what we did last year and also at the World Cup, drive this team forward and keep improving our performances.” Sri Lanka arrive first, playing two Tests, five ODIs and two T20s between December 10 and January 10. Pakistan then embark on a whistlestop tour involving three T20s and three ODI from January 15-31, with Australia wrapping up the schedule with three one-dayers and two Tests between February 3 and February 24. The first Test against Australia in Wellington could COLOMBO: Indian captain Virat Kohli (R) is watched by teammate Karun Nair as he catches a ball during a practice ses- potentially be McCullum’s 100th and the 33-year-old, who sion at the Sinhalease Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo yesterday.— AFP suffers chronic back pain, was coy about whether he would consider retirement after reaching the milestone. “I’m not sure, we’ll see what unfolds,” he said. New-look pitch leaves “It’d be great to achieve that, to play 100 Tests. It’s something you could look back on and be very proud of, but it’s not what motivates me.” New Zealand home inter- India, S Lanka guessing national schedule 2015/16: New Zealand v Sri Lanka COLOMBO: India and Sri Lanka were left to the P. Sara Oval in Colombo on Monday. pitch before practice yesterday. December 10-14: 1st Test, University Oval, Dunedin ponder the behaviour of an unusually green- December 18-22: 2nd Test, Seddon Park, Hamilton ish wicket as they delayed naming their line- New era in Sri Lanka cricket ‘We play to win’ December 26: 1st ODI, Hagley Oval, Christchurch ups for the decisive final Test starting in The Test marks the start of a new era in Sri “There is still quite a bit of grass on it, but December 28: 2nd ODI, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Colombo today. The traditionally high-scoring Lankan cricket following the retirement of bat- there could be another cutting of grass. Only December 31: 3rd ODI, Saxton Oval, Nelson pitch at the Sinhalese sports club (SSC) has ting great Kumar Sangakkara from internation- then can we decide who to play.” India, who January 2: 4th ODI, Saxton Oval, Nelson undergone a dramatic change in appearance al cricket after the second Test. have not won a Test series on the island since January 5: 5th ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui from a brown, flat track to a moisture-laden Mathews confirmed that the 134-Test vet- 1993, will be without the injured trio of regular January 7: 1st T20, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui one that sports a tinge of grass. eran Sangakkara will be replaced by another openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan, plus January 10: 2nd T20, Eden Park, Auckland Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews left-hander Upul Tharanga, who has played 20 wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha. refused to hazard a guess on the relaid pitch Tests, but admitted Sri Lanka were undecided Shastri admitted the injuries had set the New Zealand v Pakistan even though the last time the hosts played a on the rest of the team. “We still have not tourists back, but insisted India will continue to Test at the SSC a year ago, they swamped found the best combination,” the Sri Lankan play positive cricket like they had done January 15: 1st T20, Eden Park, Auckland Pakistan by 105 runs to break a sequence of captain told reporters on Thursday. “With throughout the series. “Fitness issues always January 17: 2nd T20, Seddon Park, Hamilton four successive draws since 2009. “After being Sangakkara now retired, we’ve got an oppor- hurt but nothing has changed from day one,” January 22: 3rd T20, Westpac Stadium, Wellington relaid the wicket has a bit more carry,” he said. tunity to test our players in different positions.” he said. “We play to win. We have got our- January 25: 1st ODI, Basin Reserve, Wellington “As of now, there’s a bit of grass on the wicket. A finger injury sustained by off-spinner selves in a position now where if we win this January 28: 2nd ODI, McLean Park, Napier You can’t really predict a wicket 100 per cent. Tharindu Kaushal in the second Test has com- Test, we will win the series which is massive. January 31: 3rd ODI, Eden Park, Auckland We just have to play it by the ear. pounded Sri Lanka’s worries with Mathews “There’s no point being shy of going for a “It looks a sporting wicket. We just have to indicating he will wait till Friday morning to win. At the same time, it’s not a case of being New Zealand v Australia play positive cricket. The batters have to look finalise the team. India, seeking their first series over-confident. We have got to have the right February 3: 1st ODI, Eden Park, Auckland to score runs, bowlers have to take wickets. We win in Sri Lanka in 22 years, will also not reveal balance and play proper cricket like we did in February 6: 2nd ODI, Westpac Stadium, Wellington have to get the basics right.” The series is tied their playing 11 till they had assessed the wick- the last Test over five days.” India are likely to February 8: 3rd ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton 1-1 after Sri Lanka won the opening Test in et before the toss, team director Ravi Shastri bring in Cheteshwar Pujara for the first time in February 12-16: 1st Test, Basin Reserve, Wellington Galle by 63 runs and India drew level with a said. “It’s far from being a finished product the series to open the innings with Lokesh Rahul February 20-24: 2nd Test, Hagley Oval, Christchurch. — AFP thumping 278-run win in the second match at yet,” Shastri told reporters after inspecting the in the absence of Dhawan and Vijay. — AFP Sports FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 45 Verlander denied no-hitter in ninth as Tigers win 5-0

DETROIT: Justin Verlander lost a bid for his third no-hitter runs and five hits for the Pirates, who have won four of five. Kemp added a two-run double and the San Diego Padres tory over the Braves. Miller (5-11) looked like he might break when Chris Iannetta lined a leadoff double in the ninth Pittsburgh (76-49) remains four games behind first-place St. held on to beat the Washington Nationals. Tyson Ross (9-9) the streak, leading 3-0 in the seventh, but he gave up four inning that landed on the left-field line, and the Detroit Louis (80-45) in the NL Central race. Miami’s Chris Narveson allowed four runs in 6 1-3 innings for the Padres, who runs in the bottom of the inning before leaving with two Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 Wednesday night. (1-1) struggled in his first start since April 15, 2012, while evened the three-game series and will try for their fifth outs. Jose Reyes capped the rally with a two-out triple to Trying to become the sixth major leaguer to throw three with Milwaukee. He allowed seven runs and eight hits in 3 straight series victory in yesterday’s finale. Denard Span right-center that scored Barnes and Charlie Blackmon. no-hitters, Verlander settled instead for a one-hit shutout. 2-3 innings. Martin Prado homered for the Marlins. doubled twice for Washington in his second game back Daniel Descalso and Blackmon had the other RBIs in the He was an inch away from so much more. Iannetta’s shot, McCutchen hit an RBI double in the first inning and helped from the disabled list following back spasms, but Gio inning for Colorado. Simon Castro (1-0) picked up the win in just barely fair, kicked up chalk and rolled into the left-field spark a six-run second with a three run home run, his 20th. Gonzalez (9-7) failed to pitch more than five innings for a relief for the Rockies, who won two out of three for their first corner. Verlander attempted to will it foul with body English, McCutchen is 6 for 13 with three doubles, a home run, and sixth time in seven starts. Ryan Zimmerman drove in two series win at Turner Field since 2005. Barnes tacked on a then arched his back in disappointment after the ball hit six RBIs in the first three games of the series runs on productive outs for the Nationals, who trailed 5-0 two-run homer in the eighth off Edwin Jackson. right on the line. Verlander (2-6) retired the next three batters to finish his seventh career shutout and first since May RED SOX 3, WHITE SOX 0 18, 2012, against Pittsburgh. The right-hander struck out Rick Porcello pitched seven sparkling innings in his nine and walked two in his first win since July 29. He faced return from a triceps injury, leading the Boston Red Sox to a only 28 hitters - one more than the minimum - after induc- victory over the Chicago White Sox. Porcello and Chris Sale ing double plays following both walks. had nearly identical lines, but Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer off Nate Jones (1-1) with two outs in the eighth. ASTROS 6, YANKEES 2 Robbie Ross Jr. then got three outs for the Red Sox before Evan Gattis hit two home runs, Collin McHugh excelled Junichi Tazawa finished the six-hitter for his third save in once again and the Houston Astros exceeded last season’s nine chances. Porcello (6-11) allowed five hits, struck out win total, beating the New York Yankees. The AL West lead- five and walked none in one of his best starts in a disap- ers improved to 71-57, a year after going 70-92. With 34 pointing debut season with Boston. The right-hander was games left on the schedule, the Astros already have acquired in a December trade with Detroit, and then agreed achieved their best season since 2010. The Yankees have lost to an $82.5 million, four-year contract in April. five of seven, a slide that’s cost them first place in the AL East. McHugh (14-7) kept up a recent run of ace pitching, both for MARINERS 8, ATHLETICS 2 himself and the team with the top ERA in the league. Felix Hernandez made just two mistakes in eight strong Houston has won seven of nine, not permitting more than innings, Nelson Cruz hit his AL-leading 39th homer and two runs in any game. McHugh shut out the Yankees until drove in three runs and the Seattle Mariners beat the Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer in the seventh. He out- Oakland Athletics. Seattle closed out its brief homestand pitched Michael Pineda (9-8) for the second time this year, with Hernandez rebounding after getting knocked around and has allowed just seven runs in his last five starts. in his last start against the Chicago White Sox. Hernandez LOS ANGELES: Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the fifth (15-8) allowed a homer to Billy Burns on the first pitch of the BLUE JAYS 12, RANGERS 4 inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, in Detroit. — AP game and a solo homer to Brett Lawrie on the first pitch of Edwin Encarnacion hit a grand slam to extend his hit- the seventh inning. Oakland’s only other hit off Hernandez ting streak to 21 games, helping David Price get a win on his METS 9, PHILLIES 4 midway through the fourth before closing to within a run was a soft single from Billy Butler in the fifth. Hernandez 30th birthday in Toronto’s victory against Texas. Bartolo Colon tossed five-hit ball and struck out eight in after a three-run seventh. Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth struck out seven, walked one and became the second AL Encarnacion sent his 26th homer into the Blue Jays’ bullpen seven sharp innings, Michael Cuddyer hit a long homer and for his 36th save. pitcher to reach 15 wins. Cruz’s homer came in the eighth, in left-center after Kevin Pillar opened a six-run sixth inning the NL East-leading New York Mets beat the Philadelphia but it was an early offensive outburst that backed with a long ball that chased starter Colby Lewis (14-6). Lewis Phillies. Colon (11-11) bounced back from a rough outing in ORIOLES 8, ROYALS 5 Hernandez. Seattle sent 10 batters to the plate in the first issued four of a season-high 11 walks by Rangers pitchers. Colorado, helping the Mets improve to 186 since July 31. Chris Davis, Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop and scored four times that inning off Chris Bassitt (1-6). Pitching on his birthday for the first time in the majors, Price They took a 6 1-2 game lead over second-place each hit a two-run homer off Johnny Cueto, and the (13-4) threw five scoreless innings after allowing Adrian Washington, which lost 6-5 to San Diego. Cuddyer had an Baltimore Orioles totaled five long balls in all to power their INDIANS 6, BREWERS 2 Beltre’s two-run homer in the first. The AL East-leading Blue RBI double in the first inning off Jerad Eickhoff (1-1) and hit a way to a victory over the Kansas City Royals that snapped a Jason Kipnis homered and drove in three runs, and the Jays won their fifth straight, while the Rangers dropped a two-run shot into the second deck in left field off Hector six-game skid. Wei-Yin Chen (8-6) allowed three runs for the Cleveland Indians used six pitchers in a win over the half-game behind Minnesota in the race for the second AL Neris in the eighth. The Mets have dominated the Phillies, Orioles while scattering nine hits over six innings. The losing Milwaukee Brewers. Kipnis, who leads the American League wild card. Jose Bautista walked four times and scored twice winning eight straight, 11 of 12 this season and 23 of the pitcher against the Royals in Game 3 of last year’s AL with a .325 batting average, gave Cleveland the lead with a as Toronto went two games up in the division on the New last 28 meetings. They will go for a four-game sweep Championship Series, he has now gone seven straight starts two-run double with the bases loaded in the second inning. York Yankees. The Astros moved 5 1/2 games ahead of Thursday night with plenty of visiting fans chanting “Let’s without a defeat. Cueto (9-9) labored through five innings He added a solo homer in the eighth. Rookie right-hander Texas atop the AL West. Go Mets!” in Philadelphia’s cozy ballpark. for Kansas City, allowing 10 hits and a walk. It was his second Cody Anderson, starting in place of the injured Carlos consecutive shoddy start after yielding a career-high 13 hits Carrasco, allowed two runs in 4 1-3 innings. Carrasco, who GIANTS 4, CUBS 2 TWINS 5, RAYS 3 in a loss at Boston. leads the Indians in wins, was placed on the 15-day disabled Buster Posey followed Brandon Belt’s leadoff triple in Eduardo Escobar homered twice and Joe Mauer had a list Wednesday with a sore right shoulder. Jeff Manship (1-0) the sixth with a go-ahead double, Jake Peavy won for the tiebreaking RBI single as Minnesota beat the Tampa Bay ROCKIES 6, BRAVES 3 worked 1 1-3 innings for his first win since April 26, 2014, second time in six starts, and San Francisco stopped Rays for the Twins’ sixth consecutive win. Minnesota has its Brandon Barnes had three hits, including a two-run when he was pitching for Philadelphia against Arizona. Chicago’s six-game winning streak. Kelby Tomlinson added longest winning streak away from home since a six-game homer, and the Colorado Rockies extended Atlanta right- Jimmy Nelson (10-10) allowed five runs and walked eight in an RBI double of his own in the sixth against Kyle Hendricks stretch Aug. 14-26, 2007. The Twins are 6-3 entering the hander Shelby Miller’s winless streak to 18 starts with a vic- 3 1-3 innings in losing for the first time since July 10. — AP (6-6) as the Giants ended a three-game slide with their sec- final game of a 10-game trip Thursday night. Escobar hit ond victory in seven games. Nori Aoki homered for San solo shots in the sixth and eighth innings, with the second Francisco. With their first win in six meetings this month one making 5-3. Mauer had a bases-loaded single and MLB results/standing against the Cubs, San Francisco avoided its first six-game Trevor Plouffe hit a sacrifice fly as the Twins took a 4-2 lead Houston 6, NY Yankees 2; Seattle 8, Oakland 2; San Diego 6, Washington 5; NY Mets 9, Philadelphia 4; skid in the series since 1993-94. Peavy (4-6) allowed five hits in the seventh. Brian Duensing (4-0) replaced Twins starter Detroit 5, LA Angels 0; Colorado 6, Atlanta 3; LA Dodgers 7, Cincinnati 4; Minnesota 5, Tampa Bay 3; and two runs in 6 1-3 innings to beat the Cubs for the sec- Tyler Duffey with the bases loaded and one out in the sixth, Cleveland 6, Milwaukee 2; ond time in his last six outings against them. Santiago and retired Daniel Nava and pinch-hitter Brandon Guyer to Pittsburgh 7, Miami 2; Toronto 12, Texas 4; Boston 3, Chicago White Sox 0; Casilla finished for his 31st save. preserve a 2-2 tie. Kevin Jepsen pitched the ninth for his Baltimore 8, Kansas City 5; St. Louis 3, Arizona 1; San Francisco 4, Chicago Cubs 2. eighth save. Rays starter Chris Archer (11-10) took the loss. AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE CARDINALS 3, DIAMONDBACKS 1 EASTERN DIVISION EASTERN DIVISION John Lackey pitched seven strong innings and St. Louis DODGERS 7, REDS 4 W L PCT GB NY Mets 70 56 .556 - beat Arizona for the seventh straight time. Patrick Corbin Scott Van Slyke, A.J. Ellis and Yasiel Puig all homered Toronto 71 55 .563 - Washington 63 62 .504 6.5 limited the Cardinals to Mark Reynolds’ solo homer in six during a five-run fourth inning, and the Los Angeles NY Yankees 69 57 .548 2 Atlanta 54 73 .425 16.5 innings. St. Louis quickly took advantage after Corbin left, Dodgers held on for a victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Kike Baltimore 63 63 .500 8 Miami 51 76 .402 19.5 scoring twice off David Hernandez (1-4) in the seventh. Hernandez added three hits and Adrian Gonzalez chipped Tampa Bay 62 64 .492 9 Philadelphia 50 77 .394 20.5 Boston 58 69 .457 13.5 Kolten Wong had an RBI double and Matt Carpenter a run- in a ninth-inning RBI double for the NL West-leading CENTRAL DIVISION CENTRAL DIVISION scoring single. Lackey (11-8) bounced back from a shaky Dodgers, have won two straight games after a season-high, St. Louis 81 45 .643 - Kansas City 77 49 .611 - Pittsburgh 76 49 .608 4.5 start, giving up a homer to Paul Goldschmidt in the first and five-game losing streak. The Reds, who have lost 11 of their Minnesota 65 61 .516 12 Chicago Cubs 73 52 .584 7.5 little else. Trevor Rosenthal earned his 40th save. St. Louis last 12 games and slipped to 1-8 on their 10-game homes- Cleveland 60 66 .476 17 moved 36 games over .500 (81-45), its best mark since fin- tand, reached left-hander Brett Anderson for three Detroit 60 66 .476 17 Milwaukee 53 74 .417 28.5 Cincinnati 52 73 .416 28.5 ishing the 2005 season plus-38. The Cardinals have won 12 unearned runs. Anderson (8-8) gave up five hits with one Chicago White Sox 59 66 .472 17.5 WESTERN DIVISION of 13 against Arizona. walk, four strikeouts and a wild pitch. Luis Avilan struck out WESTERN DIVISION Houston 71 57 .555 - LA Dodgers 69 56 .552 - Jay Bruce with the tying runs on base in the eighth and San Francisco 67 59 .532 2.5 PIRATES 7, MARLINS 2 Texas 64 61 .512 5.5 Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his 25th save. LA Angels 64 62 .508 6 Arizona 62 64 .492 7.5 Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in four runs to Seattle 59 68 .465 11.5 San Diego 62 64 .492 7.5 help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a victory over the Miami PADRES 6, NATIONALS 5 Oakland 55 73 .430 16 Colorado 51 74 .408 18 Marlins. Jeff Locke (7-8) pitched seven innings, allowing two Justin Upton homered twice and had three RBIs, Matt S p o r t s FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Ideal chance for Roma to end poor run against Juventus MILAN: AS Roma have been presented son and with Juventus still under construc- Juventus have kept the core of their the best condition to do well.” with an excellent chance to end their poor tion after an eventful summer, the odds team together over the last four seasons Unlike Juventus, Roma have kept the recent run against Juventus when the two appear to be stacked in favour of Rudi and merely tweaked the team during the core of their side from last season and meet on the Sunday with the titleholders Garcia’s Roma, who host the match at the transfer window, but this summer they brought in Mohamed Salah and Edin still caught in a rebuilding process. Stadio Olimpico. have gone for a full-blown overhaul. Dzeko to bring in some added flair and Juventus and Roma have finished first Juventus, who saw veteran playmaker Although the season has already start- firepower. Even so, their most impressive and second in Serie A in each of the last Andrea Pirlo, topscorer Carlos Tevez and ed, the transfer rumours are still swirling debutant in last week’s 1-1 draw at Verona two seasons and meetings between the midfield dynamo Arturo Vidal all leave around. Colombia forward Juan Cuadrado was goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. two during that time have been dominat- during the summer, were disjointed and was signed this week and the club are still “It will be interesting it see that when ed by the Turin side. lacked their usual vitality as they slumped reported to be chasing Schalke 04 mid- we play them next weekend. They’ve lost Juve, Serie A champions for the last 1-0 at home to Udinese last Sunday. fielder Julian Draxler. some top-quality players in Pirlo, Tevez four seasons, took six points off Roma two Italian commentators were quick to get “Everyone needs patience, as it is a and Vidal but they’ve also signed some seasons ago and four points last season as out their history books and point out that transitional year, but that doesn’t mean fantastic talents,” said Roma coach Rudi they ran away with the title. Now, the fix- there have only been four seasons in the we’ve lost before we begin,” said defender Garcia. “They, like us, have work to do if ture list has pitted them against each oth- past a team has recovered from an open- Leonardo Bonucci. “There are many young they want to improve and exploit their er in only the second match day of the sea- ing day defeat to go on and win the title. players here and we have to put them in squad’s full potential.” — Reuters

UEFA Champions League draw MONACO: Draw for the UEFA Champions League group stage made in Monaco yesterday:

Group A Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) Real Madrid (ESP) Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) Malmo (SWE)

Group B PSV Eindhoven (NED) Manchester United (ENG) CSKA Moscow (RUS) Wolfsburg (GER)

Group C Benﬁca (POR) Atletico Madrid (ESP) Galatasaray (TUR) Astana (KAZ)

Group D MONTPELLIER: Montpellier’s Brazilian defender Vitorino Hilton (L) and Chadian forward Casimir Ninga (R) warm up dur- Juventus (ITA) ing a training session on August 6, 2015, at the Grammont stadium in the southern French city of Montpellier, two days Manchester City (ENG) before the L1 football match between Montpellier and Angers. — AFP Sevilla (ESP) Borussia Moenchengladbach (GER)

Group E Barcelona (ESP) Bayer Leverkusen (GER) Leverkusen ready Roma (ITA) BATE Borisov (BLR)

Group F for Bayern battle Bayern Munich (GER) Arsenal (ENG) BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen are brimming with the air supply of opponents in their own half move to Tottenham Hotspur will be complet- Olympiakos (GRE) confidence ahead of tomorrow’s big early on. The Italians felt the full force of it ed before then. Bundesliga clash against champions Bayern when Leverkusen, even after being 3-0 up, did Bayern have also won both their league Dinamo Zagreb (CRO) Munich, having secured a Champions League not cease to press deep in Lazio’s half, nipping games although last week’s last-gasp 2-1 win group stage spot on Wednesday and guaran- any attacking move in the bud. “The Bayern at Hoffenheim showed they were far from top Group G teed a 20 million euro windfall from that quali- Munich game comes just at the right time,” form. With central defenders Jerome Boateng Chelsea (ENG) fication. But it is not just the European success said striker Kiessling. “We want to bag another suspended, Medhi Benatia out for some time Porto (POR) that is giving fans hope of a win against the good result before the break for international after his injury against Hoffenheim and Holger Dynamo Kiev (UKR) mighty Bavarians but also their playing style. matches (next week).” Schmidt, however, Badstuber still a few weeks away from a Maccabi Tel-Aviv (ISR) Coach Roger Schmidt’s tactic of relentless, suf- knows fully well it will be no walk in the park, comeback from injury, coach Pep Guardiola is focating pressing has so far seen them win especially after their hard-earned Champions forced to reshuffle his backline. Group H both their Bundesliga matches this season League qualification and with Bayern having Brazilian Dante, until recently out of favour Zenit St. Petersburg (RUS) while also overturning a 1-0 first leg deficit not had a mid-week game like his team. “Now and seen as moving on, is now a valuable Valencia (ESP) against Lazio with an inspiring 3-0 victory at Bayern, this is the toughest game in the asset and is likely to return to the starting line- Lyon (FRA) against the Italians in the return leg. world,” Schmidt told reporters. “They have up. Leaders Borussia Dortmund, also on six Gent (BEL) Only few teams can resist this continuous been preparing for it all week and we were points but top of the table on goal difference, attack if Leverkusen find their footing in the still fighting for the Champions League.” will be out to protect their perfect start The group stages get underway on September game, with players like Hakan Calhanoglu, Schmidt will also have to wait and see if against Hertha Berlin while VfL Wolfsburg, still 15-16 with the final to be played on May 28, 2016 Stefan Kiessling, Karim Bellarabi and even cen- South Korean forward Son Heung-min will be locked in the transfer saga of Kevin De Bruyne, at the San Siro in Milan, Italy. — AFP tral defender Kyriakos Papapdopoulos cutting around for the game or if his much-reported host Schalke 04 today. — Reuters Sports FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015

Trstenjak makes Slovenia history as Japan dominate worlds

ASTANA: Tina Trstenjak won Slovenia’s saved face with victory in the women’s who lost to Petri a year ago in Moscow for took her second world silver medal after first ever world title as Japan continued to under-57kg category. She won her second bronze. Japan’s men have two gold, a silver also reaching the final in 2013 in Rio, before dominate the world championships in world title in Astana on Wednesday and will and a bronze medal from the four cate- triumphing in Moscow 12 months ago. Kazakhstan yesterday. Trstenjak beat reign- be a clear favourite in Rio. gories so far disputed, although their big Trstenjak had taken bronze last year and ing champion Clarisse Agbegnenou in the But in traditional Japan it is the perform- men rarely match the lightweights’ results. earnt European silver medals the last two under-63kg final to gain revenge for her ance of the men that matters most. And it Their women have fared ever so slightly years. Israel’s Yarden Gerbi, the 2013 world defeat to the Frenchwoman in the has been so far so good for the country that better with Misato Nakamura adding champion, was surprisingly beaten for European gold medal encounter last year. usually dominates the lightweight divi- under-52kg gold to Matsumoto’s title while bronze by Munkhzaya Tsedevsuren of And after one silver and seven bronze sions. a silver and two bronze medals have also Mongolia, having earlier lost to close friend medals since their independence from the A day after Shohei Ono beat compatriot been garnered. With four gold and nine Agbegnenou in the semi-final. old Yugoslavia, it was a first world title for Riki Nakaya to win under-73kg gold, 21- medals in total so far, Japan have already The second bronze medal went to Miku Slovenia. But Japan continue to set the year-old Nagase upset 2013 world champi- virtually assured they will finish top of the Tashiro of Japan, who lost to Agbegnenou benchmark a year out from the Olympic on Loic Petri of France to claim Japan’s first medals pile. Yet Trstenjak did her best to in the quarter-finals. In the under-81kg divi- Games in Rio de Janeiro as Takanori Nagase ever world title at under-81kg. hog some of the limelight with her first ever sion, Georgia’s 2014 champion Avtandil won the men’s under-81kg division. Nagase distracted Petri in groun d fight- gold medal from a major tournament. Tchrikishvili lost to Victor Penalber of Brazil Japan suffered a humiliating week in ing by manoeuvring for an armlock before The Slovenian, who turned 25 three for bronze with Canada’s Antoine Valois- London three years ago when the country switching into a hold. He kept Petri pinned days ago, scored the winning half-point Fortier taking the other bronze medal, that gave birth to the sport flopped at the on his back long enough to score the maxi- waza-ari score with a dropping shoulder- beating Lee Seung-su of South Korea, Olympics. Their men failed to win a single mum ippon-equivalent to a knock-out in throw (seoi-nage). Agbegnanou, 22, the big adding to his silver last year and bronze at gold medal and only Kaori Matsumoto boxing. It was sweet revenge for Nagase, favourite, could not find an answer and the 2012 Olympics. — AFP

Schippers eases into final, Asher-Smith flies

BEIJING: In-form Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers eased into the final of the 200 metres at the world championships yesterday, further bolstering her position as favourite to take a first world title in the event today. The 23-year-old former heptathlete, who won silver in the 100 metres behind Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on Monday, was well clear of her rivals after the bend and eased up to win her semi-final in 22.36. British teenager Dina Asher-Smith, however, produced the fastest time of the round in the third semi-final, powering across the line in 22.12 seconds to improve her personal best for the second time in two days. The 200 metres is wide open this year in the absence of reigning champion Fraser-Pryce, who decided against dou- bling up, and Olympic champion Allyson Felix, who pre- ferred the challenge of the 400m when the schedule pre- vented her her from running both. Elaine Thompson of Jamaica ran close to her personal best to win the opening semi-final in 22.13 seconds ahead of Candyce McGrone of the United States (22.26). Another American, Jeneba Tarmoh, finished second behind Asher-Smith in 23.38 to qualify for the final along with Jamaica’s Sherone Simpson, who was runner-up to BEIJING: Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates as he wins the final of the men’s 200 metres athletics event at the 2015 IAAF Schippers in 22.53. Ivat Lalova-Collio of Bulgaria ran a per- World Championships at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium in Beijing yesterday. — AFP sonal best of 22.32 to qualify as one of the two fastest fin- ishers outside the top two in each race along with Veronica Campbell-Brown. Bolt crushes Gatlin to Twice Olympic champion Campbell-Brown, who ran much of her qualifying heat on Wednesday in the wrong lane, stuck firmly to lane four as she posted her best time of the season in 22.47. — Reuters claim Beijing double

BEIJING: Turns out, only a man on wheels can two Olympic titles. “I told you guys that I would trackside chair, the American came over to con- take down Usain Bolt. Shortly after the do it.” He capped his performance with his gratulate Bolt and the two rivals shook hands Jamaican great won a fourth 200-meter title trademark “Lightning Bolt” pose. After two and chatted. Seven years ago, Bolt started his and a 10th gold overall at the world champi- years of doubt and worries that age had started amazing run of gold at the Beijing Olympics onships, a cameraman on a two-wheel vehicle to affect the bearded champion at 29, he again and has not lost a major 200 race since. The banged into Bolt from behind. displayed the wide grin of a teenager. Jamaican, however, had been struggling with Suddenly, the Olympic champion was down With the clock reading 19.55 seconds, Bolt injury since winning his third straight 200 title at on his back, flipping over before getting back set the best time of the season. And despite the 2013 world championships in Moscow. on his feet and then briefly holding his left leg. slowing down, he still beat Gatlin by .19 - much Behind Gatlin, Anaso Jobodwana won After regaining his composure, he walked back more than the .01-second edge Bolt had in bronze with a South African record of 19.87. In to the cameraman to make sure he was OK, too. Sunday’s 100 final. the absence of gold from Gatlin, triple jumper “It took me out pretty well,” Bolt said. “But This season was supposed to be Gatlin’s Christian Taylor and Allyson Felix made up for I’m OK. No issues so I’m happy about it.” The best chance to challenge Bolt and despite the it for the United States, both with superlative unrivaled Jamaican outran Justin Gatlin again best times of his career at 33, he still came up performances. yesterday in another sprint showdown. After short when it counted. Taylor produced the second-best triple bursting through the bend and powering down jump of all time with a leap of 18.21 meters on the finishing straight with no one close, Bolt Oldest man his final attempt to pad his lead over rival BEIJING: Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands, centre, had time to look left for Gatlin’s red jersey. With “I am the oldest man in the field and still Pablo Pichardo of Cuba. The 2012 Olympic races clear of Jamaica’s Sherone Simpson and Ivory nothing in sight, Bolt lifted both arms and running,” Gatlin said. “Running pretty well.” Bolt gold medalist and 2011 world champion has Coast’s Marie-Josee Ta Lou, left, to win a women’s punched his thumbs into his chest to show is now 2-0 in Beijing against Gatlin, who had been in a duel all season with Pichardo, with 200m semifinal at the World Athletics Championships once again he is the greatest sprinter of all time. been unbeaten in two seasons, with only the both clearing the 18-meter mark in the last at the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, yesterday. — AP “There was no doubt,” Bolt said after win- 4x100 relay to come tomorrow. two months to raise the prospect of the world ning his fourth 200 world title in a row to add to Once he sat down to savor his victory on a record falling in Beijing.— AP FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 FRIDAY,

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BEIJING: Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (L) reacts next to Britain’s Zharnel Hughes as he wins the final of the men’s 200 metres athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium in Beijing yesterday. — AFP

Bolt crushes Gatlin to claim Beijing double

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