SUBSCRIPTION

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 SHAABAN 3, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Performance Dark tale of US and China Nadal quells art for the love and murder square off at brief uprising first time in Pakistan’s Asia security to march in Kuwait2 rural heartland forum on in Paris KU upbeat7 on12 Shaddadiya20 Max 44º university despite delays Min 30º High Tide 02:57 & 13:05 Project’s completion date pushed to 2020 Low Tide 07:59 & 20:55 40 PAGES NO: 16183 150 FILS By Nawara Fattahova

KUWAIT: With the number of students increasing, Kuwait University - the only public university in the country that was established in 1966 - does not have enough capacity for all graduates. The government has been promising for more than 25 years to build a large university complex due to severe traffic problems caused by the colleges of the KU in Kaifan and Khaldiya. This new universi- ty is located in Sabah Al- Salem University City (SSUC), popularly known as Shaddadiya, although only part of the project is in this area. Students are excited over the new campus, but they have been kept waiting. The project has also been Sami Al-Fadhli plagued by various acci- dents and fires, the most serious being the death of two laborers that led to the resignation of the minister of education last month. “In such a mega project with a huge number of laborers (nearly 9,000), accidents can happen. Moreover, the fires that took place were not very serious and likely to happen as sparks from soldering works can ignite wooden material at the site. But the media always KUWAIT: (Left) Kuwait University buildings are seen under construction at its new campus in Shaddadiya yesterday. (Right) An artist’s rendition shows an artificial exaggerates,” Sami Al-Fadhli, PR manager of the project, lake that will segregate the sexes at the university complex. — Photo by Joseph Shagra told Kuwait Times during a tour of the project site. Envoys hail Amir’s visit to Iran

KUWAIT/TEHRAN: HH the Amir Sheikh region. Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, along Iran is an important country in the ‘Gangnam Style’ with an official accompanying delegation, region and Kuwait’s relations with Iran are will head to Iran today on a two-day visit. based on mutual respect and coopera- hits 2 billion Sheikh Sabah’s visit is important in tion, said the ambassador. Kuwait being strengthening relations between the two the current president of the GCC and the nations and also coordinating efforts in Arab League, HH the Amir’s visit to Tehran YouTube views the region, said Kuwaiti Ambassador to has huge political significance, he said. Tehran Majdi Al-Dhafiri yesterday. In a Dhafiri indicated that both countries were SAN FRANCISCO: The wildly popular “Gangnam statement to KUNA and Kuwait television, eager to further bolster relations during Style” music video cemented its place yesterday as Dhafiri said the Amir’s visit to Iran was the visit. one of the defining soundtracks of the digital age, vital in tackling issues connected with the Continued on Page 15 smashing through the two billion barrier on YouTube. The infectious and satirical mega-hit by South Korean pop star Psy became a worldwide sensation, fueling a South Korean “K-Pop” trend after it was first uploaded to the popular video shar- Signs of good ties This Dec 8, 2010 file image shows a frame grab from a video released by the ing platform in July 2012. It continues to garner Taleban containing footage of a man believed to be Bowe Bergdahl (left). — AP thousands of looks dai- KUWAIT: It seems that Kuwait has a between both countries and their peo- ly and already was special place in the hearts of ples, particularly since Kuwait has sig- GI released in swap hundreds of thousands Jordanians. The best proof of this is the nificant contributions in the develop- above the two billion considerable number of main streets ment of many Arab countries and a mark early yesterday. around the kingdom named after major role in serving and promoting for Gitmo detainees Psy’s horse-riding- Kuwaiti figures. KUNA met the deputy Arab causes,” he underlined. Al-Qasr style dance moves in secretary general of the Jordanian Governor Noufan Oujan told KUNA Obama thanks Qatar emir “Gangnam Style” have capital Yousef Al-Shawarba, who said that Al-Qasr city has a three kilometer been mimicked in a that naming Jordanian streets after main street named after HH the Amir WASHINGTON: US President Barack “The emir’s personal commitment to this myriad of videos Kuwaiti rulers goes back to 1977, with Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah that Obama said yesterday that an American effort is a testament to the partnership uploaded to YouTube names like ‘Kuwait’, ‘Sheikh Abdullah opened in 2008 with the attendance soldier held for nearly half a decade in between our two countries,” he said. in various languages. Al-Salem’ and ‘Ahmadi’ streets. of Kuwait’s ambassador to Amman at Afghanistan has been freed, in what offi- Obama’s announcement came as South Korea’s most “This boosts bilateral bonds the time. — KUNA cials indicated was a swap for five Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel released a successful recent Guantanamo detainees. “Today the statement saying he had informed the US export has also gained American people are pleased that we will Congress of a decision to transfer five currency beyond be able to welcome home Sergeant Bowe Guantanamo detainees to Qatar. “The YouTube, becoming Psy Bergdahl, held captive for nearly five United States has coordinated closely often copied, much years,” said Obama, announcing the with Qatar to ensure that security meas- parodied and endlessly analyzed. “‘Gangnam Style’ release of the army sergeant. ures are in place and the national security actually pokes fun at how the common man fanta- Bergdahl disappeared in June 2009 of the United States will not be compro- sizes about life in the fast lane, as symbolized by the from a base in Afghanistan’s eastern mised,” Hagel said. He also thanked the ritzy area in Seoul known as Gangnam,” wrote an Paktika province, with the Taleban later emir of Qatar, praising him for his “instru- analyst in the renowned Harvard Business Review a saying they had captured him. The Idaho mental role in facilitating the return of Sgt few months after the release of the song, which by native was the only American soldier held Bergdahl.” Hagel said Bergdahl was “now then was already a massive viral hit. “The anti-mate- captive by the militants. “On behalf of the under the care of the US military after rialism theme in the time of a global recession has American people, I was honored to call his being handed over by his captors in helped broaden the appeal of the song,” the analy- parents to express our joy that they can Afghanistan.” sis said. expect his safe return, mindful of their A senior administration official con- The song’s breach of the two billion views mark courage and sacrifice throughout this firmed that, “in connection” with was a first at YouTube, where in February “Baby” by ordeal,” Obama said. The US leader Bergdahl’s return, the United States had Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber became the only expressed his “deepest appreciation” to transferred five Afghan Guantanamo other video in the billion-view club. AMMAN: Street signs at the Al-Ahmadi St and Al-Kuwait St junction are the emir of Qatar “for his assistance in detainees to Qatar. Continued on Page 15 seen in the Jordanian capital. — KUNA helping to secure our soldier’s return”. Continued on Page 15 SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 LOCAL

Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Colorful teapots and tea sets are a common sight at local souqs and widely popular with residents and tourists alike. —Photo by Joseph Shagra Imams demand investigation in colleague’s deportation Egypt’s presidential elections discussed? KUWAIT: Several imams in Kuwait home country, and did not accuse the judi- cate that the man spoke about ‘elections in finalised. appealed to Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid ciary there of forging the results. an Arab state’ that saw poor voter turnout The case drew reactions from imams Al-Sabah, the Interior Minister and Acting “The theme of the speech was justice in and forgery that he accused judges of. who took on Twitter to comment on their Al-Sabeeh to head Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, to Islam, and I discussed how a judge can be Although he did not mention Egypt, colleague’s sacking and deportation. reconsider a deportation decision that was fair or corrupt from the Islamic perspec- worshipers believed that he gave enough They urged Sheikh Mohammad to order Kuwait delegation reportedly taken against a colleague who tive,” Farraj told Al-Rai on Friday. “I never indications what he was speaking about. a thorough investigation into the case to allegedly discussed Egypt’s presidential expected that this would agitate some The imam was questioned at Omariya ensure that the imam receives a punish- at ILO conference elections during a sermon on Friday. worshipers who thought that I was making police station Friday afternoon, and was ment proportionate to his error, and to The imam, identified by local press yes- hints regarding the political situation in allowed to leave after he was ordered to keep into consideration that he is responsi- GENEVA: Kuwait will have outstanding presence and terday as Sayyid Farraj, argued meanwhile Egypt.” hand over his passport to police. He was ble for a family with four children - includ- participation in the currently-held 103rd International that he never explicitly mentioned the But reports published by Al-Aan news told that his passport will remain confiscat- ing a twelfth grade student who prepares Labour Organization (ILO) Conference, said Head of elections that took place recently in his website and Al-Watan daily yesterday indi- ed until his deportation procedures are to take his finals this week. Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the UN office in Geneva Ambassador Jamal Al-Ghunaim yesterday. “A senior delegation headed by Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh will represent Kuwait First in Kuwait: Performance art in the conference,” Al-Ghunaim said. He pointed out that Al-Sabeeh, also minister of state for planning and development, will hold a coordinating In a space less explored, performers behave naturally meeting with labor ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states on the sidelines of the By Sunil Cherian the conventional ideas expressed in art,” said replied, no, you act.” In performance art, the conference. “Al-Sabeeh will also address the conferees, Reda, affectionately called Mo. On performer is the costume designer, the on behalf of the GCC group, to clarify GCC stance and KUWAIT: It is like the Andy Warhol video Wednesday, he said, at CAP, “we have 9 solo dancer or the director, Reda said. Each per- vision of the different labor issues,” Al-Ghunaim said. ‘Sleep’ where the video shows 8 hours of real- performances by Kuwaiti as well as non- formance conveys to the spectator in a He added that the Kuwaiti delegation will also effec- time sleep. The performers behave, rather Kuwaiti performers”. The performances are as unique way. Everyone experiences the per- tively partake in the different ILO committee meetings, than act, in a space that is not conventional. short as 2 minutes where some use technolo- formance the way he/she wants. planned during the days of the conference. The audience could watch a performer walk- gy and paintings. “Anything goes in perform- Confrontation with the self is the theme of Al-Ghunaim underlined Kuwait’s eagerness to have ing down the stairs or sitting down crunching ance art, like interaction with the audience. another performer for her 2-minute perform- distinguished relations with the ILO. on a crispy piece of chicken. A group of per- It’s like individual expression and as natural as ance. Like her, many youngsters who have Kuwait is committed to the highest standards in deal- formers in Kuwait are for the first time vent- a bird singing or waking up in the morning. completed courses in acting and/or art ing with labor rights, he said. ing out their emotions at Contemporary Art The performers are conveying an idea or appreciation in Kuwait or elsewhere have He also noted that Kuwait is backing the ILO calls for Platform (CAP) on Wednesday, June 4. Their emotion,” Reda said. joined Mo Reda to experiment. The following ending forced labor across the globe. mentor is Mohammed Reda, 37, a Kuwait- “It’s a no set, no script, no actor action,” artists will perform in Per/Form on June 4: Today there are nearly 21 million victims of forced born performance art activist who went to said Shemejkumar, a performer who is ready Amira Behbehani, Antonio Da Silva, Bassem labour in the world, he lamented. the Netherlands at 16 where he graduated in to show his 4-minute presentation on moth- Mansour, Dana Aljouder, Deena Qabazard, Mo Reda The International Labour Conference kicked off May fine arts, culture and drawings. erly love. “I have the experiences of directing Farah S Haider, Judy-Ann Moule, be a telling experience,” said another per- 28 and runs until 12 June and brings together worker, “It is called performance art, an offshoot of Indian dramas and showed one of my videos Shemejkumar, and Vachan Sharma. former, implying the performances on June 4 employer and government delegates from the ILO’s 185 the Dada movement that broke away from to Mo. When I said I want to direct, Mo “We are not selling anything, but it would at CAP are free of charge. member States. —KUNA

Two Arabs held for smuggling attempt

By Hanan Al-Saadoun Car accident Another fire broke out in a seven The driver of a Porsche was seri- floor building in Hawalli, said security KUWAIT: Two Arab expatriates were ously injured when he lost control sources noting that dozens of tenants yesterday arrested at Kuwait over his vehicle and slammed into a were rescued by firemen from Hawalli International Airport on arrival with palm tree along the coastline near and Salmiya fire brigades who divid- the possession of 40,000 Tramadol Doha before it erupted in flames, said ed themselves into three teams; one pills, said security sources, noting that security sources. The sources said that to evacuate the trapped tenants, one the suspects hid 30,000 pills in a suit- the vehicle turned turtle and rolled for fighting the flames and one for case and wrapped 10,000 others several times, throwing the driver out ventilating the building to get rid of before it caught fire. around their bodies under their the heavy suffocating smoke. clothes. Jleeb, Hawally fire Suicide attempt Drinking party A fire broke out in a basement that 12 men and women were recently was illegally used as a carpentry A female Asian was rescued by arrested for partying and drinking workshop in a residential area in coastguards after she willingly inside a limousine they had rented, Jleeb, said security sources, noting jumped into the sea in an attempt to said security sources. Case papers that firemen from Jleeb and Ardiya end her own life, said security sources indicate that the suspects were rushed to the site where they worked noting that on receiving the report, arrested while driving around at on evacuating the building and venti- three coastguard agents rushed to Khairan resort in a limo that is usually lating the basement before they con- the scene and jumped in the water to rented for weddings with the posses- trolled the flames. No casualties were rescue her. Further investigations are sion of 11 bottles of liquor and beer. reported. in progress to know her motives. KUWAIT: Airport officials checking the duo who tried to smuggle in Tramadol pills yesterday.

KUWAIT: Firefighters in action after fire broke out in a Hawally building yesterday. p3 COPY_Layout 1 5/31/14 9:50 PM Page 1

LOCAL SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 ‘Original Kuwaitis’ support ban on nudity: Al-Azmi MP defends proposal KUWAIT: MP Hamdan Al-Azmi defended a ing that was attended by MPs Saleh Ashour independent’ for the justice and awqaf min- proposal that prohibits nudity or swimsuits at and Saud Al-Huraiji. istries. An announcement is expected shortly hotels, swimming pools and public beaches, Azmi also announced plans to propose after the results for June 26 by-elections are saying that every ‘original Kuwaiti’ rejects establishing a center for treatment of ‘nega- made, the sources said. indecent wear. “Indecent attire is against the tive and foreign phenomena’ such as homo- sharia, law and traditions,” Azmi said on sexuality, domestic violence, gambling and Housing welfare Friday. “People of Kuwait who grew up on this wearing swimsuits at beaches, according to Separately, government insiders revealed good land agree that these kinds of phenom- his statements. plans to free lands that can be used to build ena are alien to the conservative Kuwaiti soci- 40,000 housing units in the near future. An ety.” New ministers announcement regarding the land, located Azmi made his statement in response to In other news, Al-Watan reported yester- between Sabah Al-Ahmad and Khairan cities MP Nabeel Al-Fadl, who said Thursday that he day that Prime Minister HH Sheikh Jaber Al- (under construction), is expected sometime would resign if the draft law was approved in Mubarak Al-Sabah launched consultations to after the seismic survey results are revealed, the parliament, and urged Azmi to do the select a new minister to succeed Nayef Al- said the sources who were quoted yesterday same if the bill is rejected. “As a member of Ajmi at the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of by Al-Rai. The land, along with a location that the negative phenomena committee, Fadl Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, and another to the Kuwait Oil Company released last week already had the chance to voice his objection replace Ahmad Al-Mulaifi at the Ministry of with a capacity of 70,000 housing units, are to the law when it was discussed,” said Azmi, Education and Ministry of Higher Education. set to increase the number of units to be built who is the head of the panel. He further Sources quoted in the report indicated that on lands under the Public Authority for explained that Fadl was not in attendance the plan is to appoint a ‘liberal independent’ Housing Welfare to 260,000, said the sources when the law was discussed during a meet- for the education portfolio, and a ‘moderate who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

MEW collects Majority of women faces excessive KD350m in work pressures in Middle East electicity bills DUBAI: While women in the and development opportunities, Four in 10 (41%) women want Middle East and North Africa and the potential for career to stay with their current employ- KUWAIT: The Ministry of (MENA) are mostly content within advancement is also of high er for at least the next 12 months, Electricity and Water (MEW) their workplace, Bayt.com reveals importance, particularly the latter though 73% of all employed managed to collect more than that there are several factors that as 56% of women feel dissatisfied women in MENA are either active- KD 350 million in dues during can increase levels of motivation - with the prospect of future pro- ly looking for a new position, or the past two years, according and that can reduce the levels of motions. Personal fulfilment, and are willing to leave if the right job to ministry sources. stress that are felt by a significant the feeling that their work has an offer comes up. The perceived lack The amount was collected proportion of the region’s female impact, are also important factors, of employment opportunities using a system introduced in employees. as are monetary incentives, certifi- across the region is likely affecting Women across the MENA cates and rewards of time off in employees’ ability to change com- 2012, which allows consumers region are, for the most part, satis- recognition of achievements. pany; 69% of women are either to pay their bills online, fied with their life, though they The ability to maintain a good ‘somewhat’ or ‘extremely dissatis- through KNET, or by calling a are torn when it comes to job sat- work-life balance is a strong moti- fied’ with employment opportuni- ministry hotline to have a rep- isfaction: while four in 10 say they vational factor for 97% of women, ties where they live. resentative come over, said the are happy with their job on an with six in 10 (58%) claiming that Three quarters (76%) of sources who spoke to Al-Jarida overall level, an equal four in 10 their current employer supports a women would recommend their on the condition of anonymity. feel the complete opposite. healthy balance. This is likely a current organisation to family, The ministry also helped Despite this, levels of motivation contributing factor for 80% of friends and associates, likely Kuwait Dive Team consumers with large debts within the workplace are high, women to feel satisfied with their influenced by the fact that seven pay their dues in easy install- with 57% claiming to be ‘motivat- familial relationships, while 62% in 10 feel that their job gives ed’ or ‘highly motivated’ as com- are happy with their ability to them a strong sense of personal lifts sunken ship ments, allowing them to pay pared to 23% who are either ‘not maintain healthy personal rela- and professional achievement. half of the debt in cash, and the so’ or ‘not at all motivated’. tionships with family and friends. There is a high degree of positive KUWAIT: Members of the Kuwait Dive ty measures and to avoid accidents, not- rest through monthly pay- More than a third of women in Despite the level of content- sentiment in regards to the per- Team were able to lift a sunken ship from ed Al-Fadhil. The ship was lifted to create ments over a two-year period. the region (37%) are unhappy ment with being able to balance ception of job significance: 81% a depth of five meters west of Kuwait Bay a safe sailing route and to stop the water They added that some of the with their current degree of finan- work and life, 58% of women take of women believe that their job is and tug it to the shore yesterday. pollution it is causing, he added. large debts collected were cial independence, and 46% are work home or work overtime. Four significant to their colleagues, The ship, weighing 100 tons and 70 The whole process took three days, between KD 7,000-10,000 in unhappy with the remuneration in 10 (39%) consider it to be part customers and business partners, foot in length, has strayed off its path said Al-Fadhil, praising the huge efforts value. The campaign kick-start- they currently receive, making of their job requirements, though and 88% believe that the work and sank eight months ago due to of the team to complete the mission money a major motivational fac- 34% do so because they like to fin- they do is significant and impor- ed by helping consumers with strong winds that hit Kuwait, head of the despite the difficulties. Moreover, he large bills and then moved tor. Beyond this, though, having ish projects they are working on tant to their company. Seven in their work and achievements early. For 33%, putting in extra 10 feel that their job is significant team Waleed Al-Fadhil said. called for the removal of old unused gradually to consumers with recognised is a major boon for half hours is the only way they can to society and their country of The team, under the Environmental ships in Abu Halaifa and Doha Bay due to lower consumption rates. of MENA women (49%). Training meet their work deadlines. residence.—Bayt.com Voluntary Foundation surrounded the the dangers they pose on sailing routes site of the ship when it first sank for safe- and marine life. — KUNA SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 LOCAL

Local Spotlight kuwait digest Solutions for Iran and traffic crises Kuwait

By Abdelmohsen Yousuf Jamal By Muna Al-Fuzai Al-Watan

raffic officials thought hard and found the emergency lane to be the magic Tsolution for traffic jams, which became a landmark not only in Kuwait but in the entire [email protected] world. I do not know if this solution was based on a traffic study, or used in other countries, but what I know and learned from traffic offi- is Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah cers all these years is that the road shoulder Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is set to pay an was made as a secure lane for emergencies, as Himportant visit to Iran today after the Iranian it is a passage for ambulances that can use it President Hassan Rouhani invited the Amir. Now, if during traffic jams, as well as fire engines in this trip was embarked upon 30 years ago, it would addition to police cars or any other emergency have been seen as a normal official visit to strength- en mutual relations and ties. vehicles. Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign But now, as all are allowed to use it during Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah traffic jams, it became closed for these types of described the visit as important. Now, what makes emergency vehicles, and this is the first mis- this visit significant? The Amir visited the US, UK and take in the use of emergency lanes. What will many countries and it was not labeled ‘important’. Is happen to ambulances if they were called for this because this visit to Iran will be the Amir’s first an accident in the midst of jam, and how can kuwait digest trip to the Islamic Republic since he took office in fire engines reach quickly to sites if the secure 2006? Maybe. It could also be because the tension in lanes they use to drive on are occupied by this region is high though not necessarily between cars?! Kuwait and Iran but with other neighbors both of us The decision designated certain hours for Possibility of budget deficit share a link with. That is one of the theories. the use of emergency lanes, but who guaran- Kuwait has always maintained balanced relations tees that they will not be used continuously, as with Iran. The large and active Iranian community here shows that everything between the two coun- drivers get used to it, and find it easy to violate By Amer Al-Tameemi tries is alright. No Gulf countries would seek a dis- their use. This besides the fact that the emer- pute with Iran intentionally. That would be a mistake gency lane was not designed for regular cars he finance minister’s statement at the National majority at the Assembly that may support any wise and consequences can be critical and dangerous. to drive on, rather its design was to hinder this Assembly, and before that statements by for- government intentions? Gulf counties like Kuwait are known to be peaceful use by having grooves, so how can we allow Tmer Central Bank governor Sheikh Salem Al- Is not the Cabinet able to adopt proposals and where Iranians can practice their rituals openly and civil vehicles to use it. Abdelaziz Al-Sabah on the situation of public recommendations that were presented by the freely. That is an indicator of healthy ties between We, without a doubt, support traffic men to finances and the possibility of having a budget International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the Kuwait and Iran. find suitable, practical and permanent solu- deficit during the fiscal year 2017/2018 unless spend- many advisory committees that were formed by the Iran in this region is like a mysterious neighbor. tions for the traffic crises, but not at the ing is brought under control, raises several questions government related to reforming financial policies, You probably think you know everything about him expense of road safety. We should not forget and observations. and restructure the economic system, including the while in reality you don’t. Iran is a powerful country. that the traffic department wanted to intro- There are those who wonder about the serious- expansion of the role of the private sector, in owning Yet its actions in the Middle East give rise to fears and worries, bearing in mind its foreign strategy and duce this solution before, but it changed its ness of such statements, at a time when the govern- and managing many of facilities and take over the mind quickly, so what happened this time? It is activities supporting the current leadership in Syria ment has not decided on any moves to stop the responsibility of employing national labor? and Hezbollah in South Lebanon. Keeping this in clear that the traffic department will try this squandering in the budget embedded in the current What are the steps the government took or will mind, I agree that the Amir is the only right person solution for a while, and if it leads to the reduc- spending items. The Cabinet, according to the consti- take to face the expected crises in housing, infrastruc- now to call for peace and security. That is an impor- tion of jams, then it means that our streets tution, is responsible for deciding the country’s pub- ture, power facilities and water, and are there new tant message. This upcoming visit to Iran will be really needs widening of their lanes following lic policies, including the financial policies. Yet, those ideas and plans that go beyond the current programs short but crucial owing to the agenda. the increase in population, and consequently financial policies are still under popular wishes politi- and policies to deal with them, as it proved unable to an increase in the number of cars. cians are committed to, be they members of parlia- achieve what is required in most of those fields? All what we say is may Allah help traffic offi- ment or other activists. What keeps the Cabinet from Talking about the possibility of the deficit, without Letter to Muna cers and citizens deal with traffic jams. adopting sound and wise financial policies, then sub- presenting realistic alternatives that help overcome — Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Qabas mitting them to the Assembly through the proposed the deficit risks, does not represent a method that is This is in reference to the story of a man being budget and approving them, especially that there is a able to assure people. Issuing warnings to gain the robbed by faked policemen. This is a very disturbing politicians’ understanding will not be beneficial, trend that we are noticing and very rampant. Young boys are indulging in these activities without fear of because politicians in Kuwait live on tempting citi- the law or the police or anything. I wonder if they are zens with popular promises that cost the treasury robbing because they need the money or just for the and enable them return to or reach National thrill of it. We read in the news that they use stolen Assembly seats. cars to commit such crimes. The names of those There remains the calculation of deficit possibili- caught are never disclosed in the newspaper, unlike ties. There is a realistic possibility to get a deficit in the newspapers in our country (India). the budget, whose value in the 2014/2015 budget is It is a pity that they are robbing the money of over $21 billion, if spending continues to grow, espe- poor people who work very hard from morning to cially current spending. If we suppose that oil prices night, even going hungry at times. A lot of sacrifice will hold around the $100 per barrel, and without goes in saving this hard-earned money, and it gets increasing non-oil revenues, the possibilities of a robbed easily by these boys. budget deficit become realistic. It is a wonder where they rob the cars, how they That deficit may not take place in 2017, but several have the courage to roam around and they fear nothing. I come from Mumbai, a huge city with mil- years after that, but it remains possible in the fore- lions of people, yet at times, a single middle-aged seeable future. The most important thing that can be constable armed with only a baton is enough to presented in this quick column is that treatment keep thieves and criminals away from a residential starts now by adopting effective financial and eco- locality. nomic policies that enables meeting all commit- I only pray to Almighty God to keep us and our ments. families and our hard-earned money safe. — Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Qabas God bless you and everyone. A reader

kuwait digest Change school curricula

By Ahmad Al-Sarraf

French citizen decided not to eat, drink or use with this. Japan imports most of its needs, but it any materials or machines that are not 100 exports much more. Yet our acceptance of importing Apercent French-made. He discovered that it everything - food, cars, planes, computers, medicine was impossible to live naturally, or even near it if he and millions of other products from abroad - did not insisted this. He found difficulty in finding a French make any government official, particularly the edu- taxi for example, and even if he found it, some of its cation minister, find the reason behind the ability of spare parts were not local. His insistence on using a great industrial countries to send us millions of tons French car or plane delayed and postponed many of of medicine, food, systems and vehicles, and our his appointments and made him wait in the cold or inability at the same time to send them anything sometimes under the rain to find a car that met his other than petroleum that we produce out of our condition. As his difficulties kept mounting, he land using their equipment and techniques. What is decided to modify his conditions and reduce the the secret behind the advancement of some indus- percentage to 50, and this time the situation was less trial countries and slowness of others? difficult, but problems continued after he discovered The answer is the school curriculum! Europe and that the bike he bought to move instead of taking America did not advance because the muscles of taxis had 60 percent of its spare parts made abroad. their people are bigger, or because the color of their He also found out that all what he sees at home, eyes is lighter, or because their mountains are higher work or even the street has a certain percentage of or because their necks are longer - rather it is parts or labor that is not French. And this is how, as because their school curricula are better. As we time went by, he gave up his idea after finding out accepted to import flour, toothpaste and nail polish that it is impossible to keep it up because of the from them, we did not import the school curricula great overlapping of countries’ economies, and the too through which they were able to manufacture use of each country of other countries’ food and and produce nearly everything. If the minister industrial products. This is taking place in a country believes that “Kuwaiti mentality” is more able to that is among the eight greatest industrially and adjust to school curricula, even more than education agriculturally in the world, so how is the case with experts in Singapore for example, then why did not our Gulf countries that gave up even the stitching of they do anything with all this backwardness we live the “najdi” slippers by time! in? What made France and others, at various percent- The other question: Do they understand what we ages, to resort to foreign products, made us and oth- are trying to explain here? — Translated by Kuwait ers to do the same thing, and there is nothing wrong Times from Al-Qabas LOCAL SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

KUWAIT: Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ural Rzayer held a reception recently on the occasion of his country’s National Day. Government officials, diplomats and other dignitaries attended the event, which took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. —- Photos by Joseph Shagra

Preparations begin for MoE considers reducing ‘E-Government Forum’ KUWAIT: Building on the outstanding success of teachers’ responsibilities first E-Government Forum which was held from Nov 11 to 13, 2013 with the theme focusing on recent trends, security risks, and implementation challenges, preparation are underway for the con- Booklet with job description soon vening of “2nd E-Government Forum: Future Trends of Government Data centers (EGOV2)”. The forum, KUWAIT: Many school administrations are currently consider- cooperate, that should have been carried out by administrative Needs will hold today a meeting to review ministries’ abidance this year, focuses on government data centers to ing activating resolutions concerning determining the duties staff. Further, the sources said that most administrative staff by law No. 8 of 2010 on the employment of the people with discuss the various changes and phenomena shap- and responsibilities of both teaching and administrative staff members have been refusing tasks like shifts duty and super- disabilities. In a press statement, the authority’s Director members in various schools in a bid to avoid overburdening vising school children during breaks in yards and canteens General Jassem Al-Tammar said yesterday that all government ing future data centers; particularly those that are teachers. Educational sources said that the Ministry of with the excuse that those were not part of their jobs and ministries, institutions and public authorities will be represent- mandated with developing the e-government pro- Education plans to issue a booklet with job description of accordingly the teacher do them though they are not part of ed at the meeting by a senior official, at the level of undersec- grams in their respective countries. each so that both teaching and administrative staff members their job duties. The sources added that some female adminis- retary or assistant undersecretary. Called for by the Central Agency for Information can know their rights and duties. trative staff members virtually do nothing at schools and that He added the meeting will tackle different challenges fac- Technology (CAIT) and organized by Nouf General The sources added that MOE Assistant Undersecretary for they have turned some rooms to restaurants to have breakfast ing the qualification and employment of people with disabili- Contracting & Trading Co - Conferencing & Public Education, Dr. Khkaled AL-Rasheed had asked each edu- and sit around chatting all school day long leaving everything ties. Al-Tammar said that the authority eyes effective communi- Exhibitions (Nouf EXPO), EGOV2 shall convene cation area for job description of each and every one working to teachers. cation network with all government bodies to serve disabled under the patronage of His Highness the Prime in schools so that it could be used as reference to be distrib- people. He noted that the authority seeks to hold a similar Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. uted to various school by the beginning of next school year so Job openings meeting with representatives of the private sector to find more This backing affirms the support of Sheikh Jaber that teachers could refuse extra tasks, unless they wished to Meanwhile, the Public Authority for People with Special job openings and to offer support to people with disabilities. and concerned political leaders to elevate the stan- dard of government services provided to Kuwait’s citizens and residents. Moreover, this indicates that Kuwait realizes the vital role that information tech- nology is playing in the development of govern- ment services. It is mainly support for CAIT’s mis- sion of developing the e-government program for Kuwait. This year’s theme of ‘Future Trends of Government Data centers’ reflects the need to study the various phenomena that are causing important changes at various levels of data centers, especially government data centers. Following the opening ceremony, the forum will discuss two main topics on the second day: New Trend of Data cen- ters and Cloud Computing in Government Data centers. On the third and last day, the forum will handle two more main topics: Governance in Government data centers and Communication Systems in Future Data centers. Commenting on EGOV2, a Nouf EXPO spokesman said “The forum’s scientific committee selected this year’s theme to help empower gov- ernment data centers in Kuwait to effectively carry out their plans of developing their e-government programs.” The spokesman expressed his delight and gratitude at the patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister and also expressed his appreciation for the confidence that CAIT has in Nouf EXPO’s services. The spokesman added “Many world-class com- panies and specialists will present their products, services, and research about the various forum top- ics. Invitations are on their way to all government and private datacenter leaders in Kuwait. GCC elec- tronic government organizations are permanently on the EGOV VIP invitee list.” He concluded his statement by saying that the scientific committee and Nouf EXPO will ensure that EGOV2 provides an excellent marketing and investment venue to all participating international or local companies.

KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait paid expenses to equip a classroom inside the Intellectual Education School for Girls with Special Needs. The picture shows Amani Al-Waraa, CBK Assistant Director of the Public Relations and Media Department, receiving a gift from the school’s administration in appreciation for the bank’s contributions. 6,051 adjust legal status by May

KUWAIT: The Central Apparatus for Illegal Residents Affairs said the number of illegal residents who adjusted their legal status since early 2011 until this May reached 6,051 people. About 4,461 of those residents were given the Saudi nationality after they revealed their true identity, Apparatus official Col Mohammad Al-Wehaib said yester- day. Another 625 were given the Syrian nationality, 570 Iraqi nationality, 62 Iranian, 36 Jordanian, and 297 were given other nationalities, said Al-Wehaib. Those people will receive several privileges from the Apparatus including a five-year cost-free residency permit, free education and healthcare, food subsidies card, and the priority immediately after locals for employment. Al-Wehaib called on those wishing to adjust their resi- dency to visit the Apparatus’ office in Al-Ardiya and Mubarak Al-Kabeer. — KUNA LOCAL SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Instagram account helps fugitives escape arrest Man dead in road accident

KUWAIT: Investigations are ongoing to identify daughter’s file. The Kuwaiti man told the resident pills inside his car. He was taken to the proper suspects behind two Instagram accounts, one officer at the hospital that the worker mistakenly authorities to face charges. that promotes illegal gun sale, and another which put the little girl’s nationality as Mexican, and wrote offers information to help fugitives escape arrest. his place of residence as Kuwait City instead of Ex wanted for rape According to a security source with knowledge of Jahra. The man had to show his civil ID in order to A woman filed a case at the Abu Hlaifa police the investigations, detectives believe that the get x-ray results and the prescribed medications. station, accusing her ex-boyfriend of sexual and suspect behind the second account has access to The complaint was referred to the hospital’s legal physical assault. In her statements to police, the the Interior Ministry’s database through hacking. department for further investigations. Ethiopian woman said that the 28-year-old man Zain main sponsor of ‘SHREK Detectives are also not ruling out the possibility beat her up then raped her after she told him that that the suspect might be a ministry employee. Road accident she wanted to break up. Investigations are ongoing. the Musical’ hit show The account provides updates to its 64,000 fol- A Kuwaiti man died after he was involved in an lowers about police checkpoints and inspection accident at the Abraq Road on Wednesday. The 40- KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications talents to receive the essential theatrical skills on campaigns, enabling fugitives to avoid arrest. The year-old Kuwaiti was rushed to the Jahra Hospital Intoxication company in Kuwait, announced yesterday its par with international standards, especially when other account promotes sale of air guns and with severe injuries he sustained when his car lost Seven people, including one woman, were main sponsorship of ‘SHREK the Musical’, the hit targeting children as audiences. rifles, which were made illegal over three months balance and overturned near a military base. The arrested separately on charges of alcoholic con- Broadway show that presents the latest theater Zain stated that the story behind this grand ago. man stayed in a critical condition for two days, and sumption, during a patrol operation in Salmiya performance technologies to children for the first musical performance goes around Shrek the passed away shortly after being relocated to the Thursday night. The detainees were charged with time in the Middle East and Kuwait. The musical ogre, who is outcast by society for being ugly, Fugitive nabbed Farwaniya Hospital based on a relative’s request. public intoxication, while one of them was also show is performed through two periods, the first and his journey in proving that the soul and Patrol police arrested a fugitive during a late Investigations are still ongoing to determine the charged with offending a police officer on duty and from May 29 to 31 , and the second from June 5 heart of people is what matters. This dramatic night operation in Amgara Thursday. The officers circumstances behind the accident. resisting apprehension. Investigations are ongoing. to 7 in Discovery Mall’s theater, and is organized story is demonstrated through a comedic musi- stopped the man after he raised their suspicions, by the community theatre group Staged In cal performance that appeals to children and and placed him under arrest after an identity check Drug abuse Bootlegger held Kuwait (SIK). Zain expressed its admiration to the ensures the messages of love, respect, and revealed that he is wanted to serve a seven years An Ahmadi police officer was arrested at his An Asian taxi driver was arrested with posses- amount of families and children who attended acceptance are conveyed to the young audience prison sentence. He was taken to the proper workplace with possession of drugs. The man was sion of 62 homemade liquor bottles in Nugrah. the first performance yesterday, demonstrating in an interesting and engaging way. Other val- authorities for further action. searched after his comrades suspected that he was Policemen had stopped the man who was driving Kuwaiti audiences’ excitement for the popular ues the hit show transfers through the comedic in an inebriated state, and arrested him after find- at a dark place, and placed him under arrest after show. The company explained that this interna- acts include the importance of standing against Hospital error ing two hashish rolls in his pocket. The policeman finding the alcoholic drinks inside his car. The man tionally acclaimed live stage musical show is bullying and establishing friendship as a valued A Kuwaiti man lodged a complaint against a was reportedly under monitoring for some time confessed that he used his job as a taxi driver as a inspired from DreamWorks Animation’s hit film relationship. Zain affirmed that this sponsorship records employee at the Jahra Hospital, who caused based on information suggesting that he was abus- cover for his work in bootlegging. He remains in franchise, and is visiting Kuwaiti and Middle comes as part of its Corporate Social him trouble by registering false information on his ing drugs. Police also found shabu (meth) and drug custody pending further procedures. Eastern audiences for the first time. Responsibility strategy in catering to the needs The company explained that the creative of different segments of the society. team behind this special show consists of both Additionally, the support of this musical play local and international talents, where backstage reflects Zain’s commitment and support of the staff includes young Kuwaiti volunteers in addi- continual development of Kuwait’s arts and cul- tion to the international team of actors who will ture scene. It is worth noting that those interest- present the show. Zain considered the SIK com- ed in booking tickets to attend the hit show munity theatre group, who is in charge of organ- ‘SHREK the Musical’ can visit the following web- izing the show locally, as an ideal place for local site: siktkts.com NBK launches Rolls-Royce competition on Instagram

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) The competition is planned to run for 4 launches its Rolls-Royce competition on weeks. Every week a committee from NBK Instagram. NBK launched this campaign will choose the best photo to win a KD 100 due to the high anticipation of its Annual prepaid gift card. Participants must be fol- Summer Campaign that will give away this lowers of NBK’s official Instagram account year a prestigious, custom-made, Rolls- to take part in the competition. Royce phantom car. “NBK is giving away an even bigger Participants of the competition are prize; the Rolls-Royce Phantom in its required to download the Rolls-Royce Annual Summer Campaign,” said Zaina Al- Phantom application on their smart Humaidhi, NBK Public Relations Officer. phones, customize their car and upload it “This is our biggest campaign of the year on their Instagram account, hash tagging and we want our social media followers to #NBKPhantom. experience the customization factor of NBK’s summer campaign which the winner of the grand prize will enjoy in reality.” Al-Humaidhi added “NBK greatly values social media as an easy mean to communi- cate with customers and build a strong and lasting relationship. We look forward to receiving photos from our followers and present them with a valuable prize every week.” NBK is keen to support customers through all channels and views social media networks as important aspects for supporting the lifestyle and banking habits of NBK clients. For more information regarding banking transactions, events and competitions check out National Bank of Kuwait official facebook page NBK - Official Page or follow NBK on Twitter @NBKPage, Zaina Al-Humaidhi and on Instagram @NBKPage. KUWAIT: The training center of the Ministry of Health’s medical emergencies department ( a center accredited by the American Heart Association), launched an awareness campaign titled “May, Heart Savior Month” on Friday at the 360 Mall. “The campaign aims at training the public on cardiovascular revival meth- ods using ‘hands only’”, said the training manager, Monther Al-Jalahma noting that this campaign was one of several others to be held to train the public on ‘A milestone in evolution of providing necessary first aid prior to ambulances arrival when needed. — By Hanan Al-Saadoun project finance in Kuwait’ Alghanim Industries launches KUWAIT: Global interest in undertaking devel- Amendments to the BOT law are currently being opment projects in Kuwait has never been considered by the government. greater. A significant milestone in the evolution of project finance in Kuwait was achieved in ear- Key Agencies Kuwaiti Mentoring Program ly January with the financial close of the Al-Zour The steering committee or “Higher North IWPP phase I project. Committee” goes by the formal name “High KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries recently launched a Speaking at the launch event, Samir Kasem said: The program’s mentees are also enthusiastic This article describes the legal framework in Committee for Projects on State-owned Real Kuwaiti Mentoring Program, the newest addition to “Mentoring is an established business practice that about the new program, seeing it as an invaluable Kuwait for undertaking projects, examines the Estate.” It is presided over by the Minister of its talent development portfolio. This initiative, envi- can bring out the best, in our brightest and most opportunity to develop their leadership skills and Al-Zour North IWPP phase I project and Finance and also includes the Ministers of sioned and driven by Omar K. Alghanim, CEO - business-oriented employees, and I encourage men- connect with members of senior management. describes the upcoming opportunities. Municipality, Public Works and Commerce and Alghanim Industries, matches 43 Kuwaiti employees tors and mentees to take full advantage of the learn- Alghanim Industries’ subsidiary, the Talent Kuwait has undertaken few projects to date Industry. Other members are the President of with senior leaders from different Alghanim ing you will gain through this program. I am eager to Development Company (TDC), has since delivered a on a public-private partnership basis. the Partnerships Technical Bureau, the Industries’ businesses. These leaders will act as ‘men- see the results of this initiative and look forward to series of half-day interactive workshops to ensure It used a build-operate-transfer or BOT mod- Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity and tors’, providing advice and support to help the welcoming more Kuwaitis to senior management that mentees and mentors are fully equipped with el in 2002 to build the $377 million Sulaibiya Water, the Director-General of the Public ‘mentees’ further develop their professional and positions in the coming years.” the tools they need to carry out their specific roles. wastewater and reclamation project. The spon- Authority of the Environment and two experi- management skills. sors of that project were able to put together a enced specialists named by the Council of The launch event took place at the Jumeirah 25-year regionally-funded debt package for a Ministers from civil servants. Messilah Beach Hotel on May 6, and was attended by 27-year concession from the Ministry of Public The Higher Committee is responsible for over 80 mentors and mentees from Alghanim Works. Since then, private infrastructure projects developing general policies and approving Industries. The evening began with an informal net- have been sparse, with the focus on tendering detailed documents for projects and initiatives working session, followed by remarks from Samir projects using the EPC procurement method; (including unsolicited proposals) of strategic Kasem, President - Commercial and Industrial that is, until the Az-Zour North IWPP phase I importance to the national economy of Kuwait. Groups, and Jim Batchler, Chief Human Resources project reached financial close. It refers projects to the Partnerships Technical Officer, and concluded with a dinner buffet. Bureau for study so that decisions are taken in Omar K. Alghanim commented: “I am personally Re-enter BOT projects accordance with the BOT law. It selects the rele- committed to making this program a major success. The Az-Zour North IWPP phase I project was vant public entity to participate in the project The potential of Kuwait’s youth is enormous and I procured under a framework established by two and sign the PPP contract and to monitor the want Alghanim Industries to be able to tap into this pieces of legislation. The BOT law, passed in project’s implementation and operation. It also critically important resource. Our Kuwaiti Mentoring 2008, and the IWPP law, enacted in 2010 and must authorize any termination of a PPP con- Program is designed for employees who are eager to amended in 2012. For IWPP (independent water tract determined to be in the public interest. further develop the leadership skills that are neces- and power producer) projects, the IWPP law pre- No public entity or company is permitted to sary to fill senior management positions and take the vails over the BOT law. However, where the IWPP enter into a contract with any investor for a proj- law is silent on any matter, then the BOT law ect that involves state-owned real estate under company forward.” applies. Therefore, Kuwaiti projects procured as BOT or similar models until the project has been public-private partnerships are undertaken reviewed and approved by the Higher within the framework established by the BOT Committee. law and, for certain projects, supplemented by While the Higher Committee has broad additional legislation. responsibilities, the Partnerships Technical The BOT law is Law No. 7/2008. Regulations Bureau handles the day-to-day administration issued by the executive to implement it can be and management of the procurement process found in Law No. 256/2008. The two together and the monitoring of project implementation. provide the framework for PPP projects in The Partnerships Technical Bureau reports to Kuwait and the role of government institutions the Minister of Finance. Its duties include under- such as the Council of Ministers, the Higher taking surveys to identify potential develop- Committee, Partnerships Technical Bureau, the ment projects, making a technical evaluation of State Audit Bureau, public entities and private projects and unsolicited proposals that are investors. At the core is a steering committee referred to it by the Higher Committee, develop- that is responsible for studying and approving ing a guidebook and forms of contracts for use projects involving state-owned real estate and in projects and following up on projects to putting them out for public tender. ensure they are properly implemented. SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 American suicide US, China square off at Asia security forum bomber hits Syria

Page 12 Page 8

LAHORE: Pakistani boys cool off themselves in a canal in Lahore, Pakistan, where the temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). Many cities in Pakistan are facing heat wave conditions with temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius (116.6 Fahrenheit) in some place. — AP Dark tale of love and murder in Pakistan Brutal murder sends shockwaves abroad, not in Pakistan MOZA SIAL: A Pakistani man whose pregnant wife was Farzana died on the spot.” Umer Cheema, a police official in bludgeoned to death by angry family members who did Lahore, told Reuters her autopsy showed that Farzana was in the not approve of the marriage fondly recalled a brief life shot in the shin, adding that police had arrested four peo- news together with the woman he fell in love with at first sight. ple including her uncle Attaullah and her father. A police Farzana Iqbal, 25, was murdered by a group of assailants source said Farzana had actually been married at the time including her father on Tuesday, witnesses and police said, of her wedding to Iqbal, but told the families she was 6 ‘cult’ members held because she fell in love with and married Muhammed Iqbal engaged. Iqbal denied the previous marriage, saying his Chinese police have detained six people SHANGHAI: in January instead of a cousin they had selected for her. late wife’s family used the accusation to build a case against for beating to death a woman at a McDonald’s restau- “She was a very happy person. And she was the best wife him. rant who refused to disclose her phone number, accus- anyone could ask for,” Iqbal, 45, told Reuters in his mud- Iqbal, a farmer, cried as he prayed at the freshly dug ing them of being members of a religious cult, state brick home in the village of Moza Sial in central Pakistan, grave of his wife. Leaves and rose petals were strewn over media said yesterday. The woman became involved in 240 km west of Lahore. the earth, and the petals stained the back of his white shirt an argument with the six people, including a juvenile, “She never lied. She never broke her promises. That’s red. He said he and his wife had been threatened by her who then allegedly beat her on Wednesday evening in what I loved and respected the most about her. She never family several times after he told the father he was unable Zhaoyuan city in Shandong province, the official let me down. But I let her down. It was my duty to save her to pay more than $800 to win approval for the relationship. Xinhua news agency said. They were seeking to recruit and I let her down.” The dark tale of love, betrayal and mur- Attempts in Lahore to contact representatives of the four the woman into a “evil cult” called Quannengshen, it der has stunned people around the world, with the United arrested people were not immediately successful, and it said. The group, which can be translated as Church of Nations condemning Farzana’s killing and a major interna- was not clear whether they had lawyers. Almighty God, is a doomsday cult which was outlawed tional newspaper running a Reuters photograph of the gris- Iqbal described his friendship and short-lived marriage by the government in the mid-1990s, according to ly aftermath of the attack on its front page. In Pakistan, a with Farzana as blissful. “Our lands are side-by-side and I media reports. Muslim country of some 180 million people, the reaction used to see her when she came to her lands,” he said. “I has been more muted. found her very beautiful and I fell in love with her. I asked Iran floods kill 3 Many conservative families consider it shameful for a for her hand in marriage and her family agreed at first.” “She TEHRAN: Floods have killed three people in northeast- woman to fall in love and choose her own husband. Refusal used to love singing this song to me: ‘Don’t talk ill of the ern Iran and emergency workers rescued 600 people to accept arranged marriages frequently results in “honor lover who is gone, Don’t think bad of the one you love’. She from a neighboring region hit by a landslide, media killings”. In 2013, 869 such cases were reported in the would always sing this to me,” Iqbal added, fighting back the Red Crescent reported yesterday. Heavy rains hit media, according to the Human Rights Commission of tears. “When I took a shower, she would wait outside with Iran hard in the past week, with the fatalities being Pakistan, and the true figure is probably higher since many my clothes. And she would sit me in front of the mirror and recorded in Khorasan province. “Following the floods cases go unreported. News travelled further afield in this comb my hair. When I went to work on the fields, she often case partly because it took place in broad daylight outside came along. I would tell her to go back home but she said in the province, three women lost their lives on Friday,” Mohammad Iqbal Hojat Ali Shayanfar, head of a crisis management unit, the High Court in the city of Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural capi- she wanted to stay there with me.” — Reuters told the official IRNA news agency. Meanwhile, relief tal. workers rescued 600 people trapped after torrential floods and a landslide in Golestan province, Iran’s Red Murder, marriage, murder Sister of slain Pakistani Crescent said yesterday. Food was distributed to those The couple’s relationship was itself born of a shockingly affected. Hassan Sadeqloo, Golestan’s governor, was violent act, one perpetrated by Iqbal himself. In a blunt quoted by IRNA as saying the initial estimate of the admission, he said he killed his first wife in a fight over says husband killed her damage in the province was $49 million. Farzana in 2009. “I got angry. We were fighting, the kind of fights husband and wife often have. But I held her by the LAHORE: The family of a pregnant Pakistani woman plices chased her and hit her with bricks.” neck and just meant to push her but she died,” he said. “I who was bludgeoned to death in broad daylight this Iqbal says they married for love in January. On Friday, 17 dead after ambush was going to see Farzana and she stood in my way and said ISLAMABAD: A soldier and 16 Taleban militants were week accused her husband of killing her, in stark con- he told Reuters that he and his wife were attacked by she wouldn’t let me go. So I pushed her. There was a murder trast to his version of a story that has shocked people her family outside the High Court in Lahore, Pakistan’s killed yesterday after an ambush on a border post in case against me for three to four years but then my sons for- Pakistan’s restive northwestern tribal area, military offi- around the world. Police and witnesses said Farzana cultural capital. In a dark twist, Iqbal has also admitted gave me, so I went free. Then I married Farzana.” Iqbal, 25, was murdered by assailants including her own that he had killed his first wife in a dispute over Farzana cials said. “Up to 200 Taleban militants from across the Under Islamic law, which is accepted by Pakistani courts, border attacked a group of Pakistani posts and at least father outside a court building on Tuesday because she in 2009. Khalida Bibi said she had spent 13 days with victims’ families can decide the fate of convicted criminals. had married a man of her own choosing, Muhammed Farzana in a women’s shelter last month where she said 16 militants were killed in the fierce fighting,” a senior On Tuesday, Farzana, her husband and other family mem- military official told AFP. The attack took place around Iqbal, instead of a cousin they had selected for her. she was hiding from Iqbal. “She told me that Iqbal had bers were attacked on their way to Lahore High Court, But yesterday, Farzana’s elder sister said it was Iqbal kidnapped her and forced her into marriage,” she said. 0015 GMT in the Bajaur tribal district bordering where they had planned to argue that their marriage was Afghanistan. “One soldier embraced martyrdom and who had killed her. “Muhammed Iqbal and his accom- “She feared that Iqbal might kill her like his previous genuine in response to a charge of kidnapping brought by plices killed Farzana, and her father and the rest of her wife, Ayesha.” two others were wounded critically,” the official said. Farzana’s family. “During the scuffle, one unknown accused family were wrongly accused of murder,” Khalida Bibi Police have arrested five people including Farzana’s “The militants from Tehreek-e-Taleban Bajaur and Swat brought out a pistol and fired a shot which reportedly ... hit told reporters in the city of Lahore. “I was present at the father. The brutality of the case, and the fact that it hap- chapters had regrouped in Ghund village of Farzana near the ankle,” said a Lahore police source. scene and when she came out of the lawyer’s chamber pened in broad daylight outside one of Pakistan’s top Afghanistan and launched the attack from there,” the “At the same time, the father, Muhammad Azeem, hit and as soon as she saw us standing on the other side of courts drew international condemnation, including from official said. Farzana with a brick taken from the roadside, while Zahid, the road, she rushed towards us. Iqbal and his accom- the United Nations. — Reuters the brother, and Mazhar Iqbal, the cousin, also joined in. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

In Egypt, a pyrrhic landslide victory

CAIRO: The election of Egypt’s former military chief to ty after three years of bloody unrest. Equally appealing the nation’s presidency may be remembered for its cen- were his comments on the merits of moderate Islam and tral irony: He won in a historic landslide - only to shatter his intention to fight extremism. The boycott by the his image of invulnerability in the process. Abdel-Fattah Brotherhood, which has the country’s strongest get-out- El-Sissi’s win was never in doubt, but what the retired 59- the vote-machine, heavily gouged the turnout numbers. year-old field marshal wanted was an overwhelming turnout that would accord legitimacy to his July ouster of Many declined to vote Egypt’s first freely elected president - the Islamist But many others who declined to vote - and even Mohammed Morsi - and show critics at home and abroad some who voted for El-Sissi - said he seemed to take that his action reflected the will of the people. Egyptians for granted and lacked solutions for millions In his last interview before polls opened, he exuber- living in poverty. They were struck by how he showed lit- antly told Egyptians he wanted more than 40 million of tle tolerance for dissent, was dismissive of freedoms and the nearly 54 million registered voters to turn out. The rights and was strongly backed by former members of reality was more tepid. According to unofficial results Mubarak’s ruling party - all fueling concerns he will bring announced by his campaign early Thursday, El-Sissi won back Mubarak’s autocratic ways. “This man will seal the more than 92 percent of the vote, resoundingly beating gates of democracy behind him with a lock and chain. It his sole rival, leftist politician Hamdeen Sabahi. will be our last elections, and it is a farce,” said Ramadan However, turnout nationwide was around 46 percent, Salem, a 57-year-old boycotter who was sitting among according by interim President Adly Mansour. Not the fellow taxi drivers sipping tea under a main bridge in cen- worst of the multiple elections held the past three years, tral Cairo. Even El-Sissi’s campaign motto - “We work but below the nearly 52 percent turnout in the 2012 elec- together” - struck Salem as a way to evade responsibility. tion that Morsi won. The victory was tainted by the “When he fails, it will be us failing, not him,” he said. extraordinary means used by the military-backed gov- El-Sissi acted presidential long before the first ballot ernment to get even that many voters to the polls. After was cast. Unlike Sabahi, the only other contender in the signs that the turnout on the first of two scheduled days race, El-Sissi never went into the streets to campaign, of voting on Monday was a lowly 15 percent, the govern- instead giving TV interviews and holding meetings in ment declared the next day a national holiday to free opulent surroundings with influential groups like editors, people to go to polls. The election commission threat- ALEXANDRIA: Supporters of Egyptian ex-army chief Abdel Fattah El-Sisi hold flags and posters during a businessmen, celebrities and clerics. His straight talk on ened to slap fines of $70 - a hefty sum for most Egyptians rally to celebrate after Sisi scored a crushing presidential election triumph in the coastal city of the extent of economic problems rang harsh to some, - on those who did not vote. Alexandria. — AFP telling already struggling Egyptians to buckle down and cient, empathetic and pious, manly and handsome, insist- resounding electoral showing. But the puncturing of his sacrifice. Promising “great leaps,” he gave mixed signals on ‘Ungrateful, traitors’ ing he is the sole figure able to lead and feeding jingoism image is no small blow. It points out a significant pool of his policies. He advocated heavy government involve- When Tuesday polling still seemed low, the commis- for the military and police. “The popular hero didn’t find public discontent with El-Sissi and will likely encourage ment in the economy with state-sponsored mega-pro- sion abruptly extended the election to a third day. The the masses marching to the ballot boxes to lift him to the the Brotherhood in its protests, hoping more Egyptians jects to create jobs and even in setting market prices. At state made bus and train travel free to allow migrants to palace. The weddings turned to anguish,” prominent will join its ranks if the new president fails to improve the same time, he flirted with businessmen, saying he return to home districts to vote. Throughout the day, TV Egyptian columnist Wael Abdel-Fattah wrote in the their lot. planned to give them a share. He spoke of reshaping the networks berated Egyptians as “ungrateful” and “traitors” Lebanese daily Assafir. “The shock here is in the state’s It gives hope to the more secular, pro-democracy rev- map of Egypt by expanding Nile Valley provinces into the for not voting. To many, it was clear the state was trying need to use its old tools to defend its nominee.” olutionary groups, signaling that Egyptians are as wary of desert to redistribute population. His answer for funding to help its favored candidate, reminiscent of machina- El-Sissi can genuinely claim he comes into office with a military man in power as they were of the Islamists. It it was billions of dollars from oil-rich Gulf nations and tions during the 29-year-rule of autocrat Hosni Mubarak, an impressive tally of votes - his campaign said he won also served notice that Egyptians can still pull off stun- from Egyptian expatriates. And if Gulf money doesn’t toppled in a 2011 pro-democracy uprising. And El-Sissi 23.38 million votes. Official results are expected in early ning surprises - and that after rising up against two presi- come through, “it will be a big problem,” said engineer was not supposed to need a boost. June. That’s more than the 13 million that Morsi won, and dents since 2011, they expect more from a politician than Mohammed Bahaa Eddin, standing near a vacant Cairo For the past 10 months, the government, TV stations even more than the around 18 million votes that went to heroic status. Many El-Sissi supporters voted enthusiasti- polling center. He voted for El-Sissi, but added: “When I and newspapers have made him the object of relentless Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood and allied parties in the first cally, singing and dancing at the polls, saying they had watch him on TV, I am uncomfortable. Something is adulation, pinning superlatives on him as firm and effi- post-Mubarak parliamentary elections, the Islamists’ most confidence that a man from the military can bring stabili- ambiguous about him. His ideas are not clear.”—AP In Damascus, reminders of lurking war on dinner table

DAMASCUS: As Syria approaches a surreal presidential elec- what they used to be, with the quality plummeting. “Almost tion in the midst of civil war, the capital has avoided the every single dairy maker these days is adding water to milk worst of the conflict but reminders are increasingly coming and to cheese and yoghurt,” said Abu Mustafa, a dairy shop out the water taps and appearing on the dinner table, to the owner in the middle-class neighborhood of Mazraa. He dismay of Damascenes. Before the war, the government of denies that he does it himself. President Bashar Al-Assad maintained tight control on food Before the war, the authorities kept a close watch on prices and quality. Distracted by war, its grip has slackened dairy makers to deter cheating and enforced fixed prices, and shady business practices have flourished to the detri- forcing the dairy makers to compete with each other based ment of water and food supplies. solely on quality and taste. Now there is hardly any over- Rushing to the kitchen sink the other day to fill up a con- sight. White Syrian cheese, a daily must-have in every Syrian tainer with water, Mayada, a Damascene, wanted to store as household, used to sell for 250 Syrian pounds ($1.60) per much water as possible. “I must hurry, because sometimes kilo. Now, it varies between 400 SP to 1,300 SP ($8.70), the the water cuts off in an hour,” she said. “And look at all this latter closer to Abu Mostafa’s prices.—Reuters sand. We can’t drink the water anymore without filtering it first.” She pointed to black and brown grains sinking to the bottom of her freshly filled water jug. “And God knows what For Syria refugees, else is floating in there that I can’t see.” IDLIB: An image grab taken from a video released by jihadist group Al-Nusra Front shows a portrait of American citizen Residents say the quality of food is also deteriorating, Moner Mohammad Abu-Salha, who is believed to have been involved in the suicide bombing against regime forces in coupled with price rises, especially fast food favorites like election shreds Syria’s northern province of Idlib, and smoke rising in the background which allegedly shows the scene moments after shawarma and falafel as well as “farouj”, or roast chicken. the attack. — AFP “Taste the falafel and you’ll know they add bread crumbs to it to save on chickpeas,” said Issam, a restaurateur in central hope of return Damascus, referring to the main ingredient in falafel. “You can easily tell the difference. Today’s ‘fake’ falafel is greasier TRIPOLI: For Abu Nur, a Syrian war refugee in northern American suicide and darker and just looks wrong all around. People eat it Lebanon, this week’s certain re-election of Syrian President because it’s cheap, but everyone is complaining.” Bashar Al-Assad buries any hope he had of returning home Shawarma, cut from a giant rotating hulk of meat, is soon. It will now take a “miracle from God, the all-powerful” also under scrutiny. “Only God knows what meat they’re to end the more than three-year-old conflict in Syria, the bomber hits Syria using these days. Is it even beef? All I know is it doesn’t forty-something said from his grubby lodgings in the port taste the same as before,” said Lamia, 32. As for poultry, the city of Tripoli. His face covered with a scarf and using an birds look either skinnier than usual or unusually plump alias, he recalls the mass protests in his hometown of but without taste, prompting many Damascenes to won- Homs, in central Syria, calling for democratic reforms back Flood of foreigner fighters in Syria der what poultry farmers might be feeding the chickens. in mid-March 2011. “The demonstrations against the WASHINGTON: An American fighting for a hardline Islamist returned there late last year, the US daily said. Abu-Salha was “Is it hormones? Animals protein? Garbage? Sewage? We regime were a miracle and this war will only end with a mir- group carried out a deadly suicide bombing, US officials said yes- named with the help of witnesses and family members, the Times cannot know,” said Marwan, who considers himself an acle,” said Abu Nur, who shares a makeshift home with his terday, in the first such case in the war. The confirmation came reported, citing law enforcement officials who believe his remains amateur nutritionist. “Back in the good days, poultry farm- wife and their five children. amid growing fears over the flood of foreigners into Syria, with no may never be properly identified due to the force of the blast. ers got away with dubious practices. Now? I hate to even Assad’s forces launched a brutal crackdown on the end in sight in the three-year war that has already left 162,000 think about it.” protests, which degenerated into a full-blown civil that has people dead. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki identi- Gone to ‘meet his God’ Damascenes anxiously await the presidential election on now cost more than 160,000 lives and driven millions of fied the suicide bomber as Moner Mohammad Abu-Salha. Abu- A Syrian fighter from the Al-Nusra Front told the Times that June 3 which Assad looks certain to win, given that voting Syrians into exile. On Wednesday, thousands of Syrian Salha is thought to have been behind a truck bombing against Abu-Salha was an Arab-American who spoke only poor Arabic, will be held only in state-controlled areas, but which they expats streamed to their country’s embassy in Beirut to regime forces on Sunday in the northern province of Idlib. He but was dedicated to the extremists’ cause. “He was a generous, fear will be marked by a fierce mortar barrage from rebel- vote in advance of controversial presidential election to be went by the alias Abu Hurayra Al-Amriki. Abu Hurayra refers to a brave, tough man, always on the front lines in battles,” the fighter held suburbs. The government, however, is waging a held back home on June 3. Assad’s re-election is not in companion of the prophet Mohammed and Al-Amriki means “the told the US daily. “When his turn came up” to carry out a suicide “Together, We Rebuild” campaign that now peppers the capi- doubt in Syria’s first multi-candidate presidential poll, run- American” in Arabic. bombing, he “was very happy, because he will meet his God after tal’s streets with posters that feature hands clasped together ning against two little-known opponents. “We dream of Psaki agreed it was believed to be the first such suicide bomb- that,” the fighter, who called himself Abu Abdulrahman, told the - despite Syria’s widespread fragmentation into sectarian honest elections which allow us to elect a president who ing carried out by an American since the start of the war in 2011. Times via Facebook. Concerns are mounting among Western and tribal enclaves. really represents the people,” said Abu Nur. Estimates of the number of foreign fighters who have flooded into powers that-like Afghanistan in the past-Syria is becoming a train- Damascenes have been luckier than Syrians living in An entrepreneur who turned into an anti-regime Syria in the past three years range from between 9,000 to 11,000, ing ground for a generation of militants who will return as battle- areas of the country beyond government control, bombed activist before leaving Syria two years ago, he had to sell his with most believed to have come from neighboring countries. hardened veterans ready to carry out attacks both at home and daily and cut off by prolonged but inconclusive army sieges. car and belongings to finance the family’s flight into exile. Psaki could not give precise figures of how many Americans may abroad. Some 160,000 people have died in the conflict, which start- “It’s impossible for me to go back to Syria, while here our be among them. But The New York Times said about 100 “We are closely tracking and closely working with our partners ed in March 2011 with street protests against decades of situation is going from bad to worse. The only way out is to Americans are believed to have traveled to Syria, mainly to join and allies about our concern about the growth of foreign fighters Assad family rule but turned into an insurgency following a emigrate to Canada.” At another camp, in the lodgings of the rebels fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad. and the growth of extremism,” Psaki said, only days after US security crackdown on peaceful demonstrators. Malnutrition Abu Tareq, it’s the same story. “I will never return as long as There were few other details about the mysterious American, President Barack Obama unveiled a new $5 billion fund dedicated is rampant and doctors say children have starved to death in the regime is still in power,” he said. “I will only go back to who is said to have joined the Al-Nusra Front, which was recently to the fight against terror. Reports that an American had been besieged zones. freedom and democracy.” For Ghazia Al-Kur, a 42-year-old mother from Hama province whose two boys died in an air outlawed by the US as a terrorist group. The Times, citing law involved in the Idlib bombing have been circulating for days. A enforcement officials, said he was aged in his 20s, of Middle video released by Al-Nusra supporters, first reported on by the pri- Price rises raid as they queued up at a bakery, dreams of returning Eastern descent and from the southern state of Florida. He is vate terror watchdog SITE Intelligence Group, shows a huge In Damascus, people notice the small changes - daily sta- home are just that-dreams.—AFP believed to have spent two months in a training camp in the explosion and footage of a young, bearded man cradling a cat ples soaring in price, sometimes selling at three or four times divided city of Aleppo, and was on his second visit to Syria, having and identified as the attacker. — AFP Syria rebels blow up tunnel; 20 troops die

BEIRUT: Syrian rebels blew up a tunnel packed the rebels, despite setbacks in other parts of the Australia, Luxembourg, and Jordan are planning to with explosives in the northern city of Aleppo on country, remain a potent force. Now in its fourth circulate a new UN Security Council resolution that Friday, killing at least 20 pro-government fighters, year, Syria’s conflict has killed more than 160,000 diplomats say would authorize the delivery of activists and rebels said. The Britain-based Syrian people and caused a humanitarian crisis. The humanitarian aid into Syria through four border Observatory for Human Rights activist group said United Nations has said that some 9.3 million peo- crossings without approval from President Bashar the blast took place near the Zahrawi market not ple - more than 6.5 million displaced by the fight- Assad’s government. Currently, all UN aid must go far from the citadel in Old Aleppo. It said clashes ing - are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance through Damascus - a practice which UN humani- followed the explosion. A powerful rebel alliance inside Syria. Late Friday, a UN spokeswoman said tarian chief Valerie Amos has repeatedly criticized. called the Islamic Front claimed responsibility for that a 15-truck convoy delivered food aid to Syrian the blast. It said in a tweet that it killed at least 40 Arab Red Crescent warehouses for 30,000 people in Iran commander dies government gunmen. rebel-held areas in western parts of the Aleppo In another development, a commander from The Islamic Front also tweeted a video of the governorate. Stephane Dujarric said the convoy Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has been killed in Syria, explosion. It shows a massive blast erupting from a also carried in medicine for 15,000 people, and media said yesterday, a disclosure that runs count- skyline of rooftops and satellite dishes, throwing household items for another 10,000. er to Tehran’s insistence it is not fighting alongside chunks of brick and a huge cloud of dust into the “This aid is part of the plan approved last week President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces. Reports that air. The video appeared genuine and corresponded by the governor of Aleppo to help some half a mil- Abdollah Eskandari died while “defending” a Shiite to other Associated Press reporting. In early May, lion people both in opposition and government- shrine emerged earlier this week but neither the rebels also used bomb-packed tunnels to level a held areas,” Dujarric said. Humanitarian aid has not elite military unit nor Iran’s foreign ministry have historic hotel in the Old City of Aleppo that was been able to reach many areas where people are in passed comment. However, the Fars news agency ALEPPO: Syrians carry a body following an airstrike on the Bustan Al-Qasr rebel held being used as an army base. need, despite a UN Security Council resolution in reported that a funeral service would be held for neighborhood of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. — AFP Such explosions have provided a reminder that February demanding unfettered access. Now, the commander today in the city of Shiraz.—AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 INTERNATIONAL For Salvadoran emigrant, a life split in two CHALATENANGO: With no job or edu- worked selling things in the street. She ‘She does it all’ cation, Mirna Melendez paid a people got pregnant at age 14, and by the time El Salvador has a population of 6.2 trafficker to help get her out of El she was 20, she had four kids and a fail- million but another three million Salvador. As she left, she told her four ing marriage-her husband Jose was the Salvadorans live abroad, 85 percent of children: “You will have to go without my first to leave for America, where he them in the United States. In 2013, they love here, but not without support.” That works, illegally, as a gardener in sent home $4 billion in remittances, or was more than 17 years ago. Today, Maryland. 15.9 percent of the country’s gross Melendez is keeping her promise to her Convinced she was going nowhere, national product. Back home in kids, working as a maid in New York. she borrowed money to pay the $7,000 Chalatenango department, Melendez’s “I told them I would be gone five charged by a human trafficker to take first family is bursting with pride, but years, but I knew that was not the case,” her to the United States. Speaking no realizes the cost of her sacrifice. “She said the short 43-year-old Melendez. Left English, she got by doing a variety of does it all,” 21-year-old Javier says. “She behind in El Salvador with their grand- jobs, working as a maid, in a factory, in tells us that she is tired at the end of the parents were her daughters Liliana, the kitchen of a Salvadoran restaurant day because she works late and must Sindy and Roxana-who were then aged and taking care of elderly people. With get home to fix dinner,” adds the young 11, nine and six-and her four-year-old her spirit of self-sacrifice, Melendez man- man. When they were small, the kids son Javier. Melendez is just one of many aged to support her kids. These days, lived with Juana, Melendez’s mother. But from Central America who risk their lives she now has proper residency papers when she got sick, they moved to near- to get to the United States-a perilous and is paying for Javier and Roxana’s by El Rosario to live with their paternal journey north, often with the help of studies in El Salvador. grandmother Gudelia. Unlike their sis- SAN IGNACIO: A man rides with his cattle on the street of El Rosario village, in people smugglers. Chasing the But she is more than 3,000 kilometers ters Liliana and Sindy, who themselves the town of San Ignacio, 85 km north from San Salvador, El Salvador. El Rosario “American dream” brings the promise of from home and she missed seeing her emigrated to the United States, Javier village used to be an agricultural town, but many of their people emigrated to better wages and a better life for family children grow up. She also has only been and his sister Roxana have no intention the US to financially support their families in El Salvador. —AFP at home, but can also mean a life split in home three times in 17 years. of leaving El Salvador. two, forever. Nevertheless, she says she feels close to They live in a modest house in San and is already showing the signs of the tances help meet our needs, but there is a her children. “I am a very protective Salvador that was purchased by their influx of remittance money. A road into lot of loneliness,” she said. Javier and From the US to El Salvador mother,” she said. “I have been able to mother and still visit their two grand- town is paved. People drive all-terrain Roxana still hold out hope for a more per- Seated in the living room of the guide them over the telephone, even mothers on weekends. Emigrating “would vehicles and some houses are now made manent reunion. “Maybe one day, our house where she works in Brooklyn, the though I was not there. I want the best for mean the loss of our family life,” Javier of concrete, which is a step up there. mother will come home to stay,” the brown-haired, round-faced Melendez them,” she said, sounding defensive. says. “First my grandmother Juana and Gudelia, in her concrete house painted young man said. But in New York, recalls her childhood in San Francisco, a Melendez also is helping to raise a second then grandmother Gudelia have served white and baby blue and surrounded by Melendez says she has no plans to back- mountain village in northern El Salvador. family-shortly after arriving in New York, as mother and father all these years.” El flowers and fruit trees, remembers times track. “I would love it if my children came She says she could not go to school she met a man named Fernando, with Rosario, with its paths of stone and when she had little money for food and here to work one day. I would be the hap- because her family was too poor. So she whom she had three more daughters. packed dirt, is home to some 200 families medicine for the children. “The remit- piest woman in the world,” she said.—AFP South Dakota Senate race: Ex-governor looms large

SIOUX FALLS: As former Gov Mike to defeat the Senate’s Republican make it better than what it is,” he said. Rounds worked a room of young pro- leader, Mitch McConnell, and North “But you have to replace it section by fessionals, the Republican candidate for Carolina, where Democrats are defend- section.” Rounds has expressed confi- US Senate offered them a simple reason ing Sen. Kay Hagan. But they’ve stayed dence in Tuesday’s outcome and there to vote for him Tuesday: The GOP is six out of South Dakota. But before taking are reasons to believe he may have an seats away from controlling the Senate on Weiland, Rounds must navigate a edge. None of Rounds’ Republican and retaking South Dakota from the crowded Republican primary with four opponents seems to have emerged Democrats is a must. The incumbent, other candidates - two state legisla- from the pack. Also, Weiland hasn’t Democrat Tim Johnson, is retiring. tors, a physician and an attorney in the matched his fundraising. Rounds has That’s presented the GOP with an entic- Army Reserves. “Our numbers are sol- $636,000 on hand while Weiland has ing opportunity in a state where id,” he said, but voter turnout could be banked $310,000, according to the most Republicans control state government, a factor. recent Federal Election Commission one of the Senate seats and the lone US Rounds’ rhetoric focuses on report. Weiland, a businessman and for- House seat. Democrat Rick Weiland, Washington’s failings. He calls it broken mer adviser to Daschle, has emphasized who’s unopposed, has built a strong and dysfunctional and pledges to bring his independence and occasionally grassroots campaign reminiscent of his South Dakota common sense to the rapped the Obama administration. He former boss, US Sen Tom Daschle. nation’s capital. At a recent campaign recently drew attention when he joined But little outside money has come gathering in a private home, Rounds many Republicans in calling for in to buoy the race. National said Congress needs to balance its President Barack Obama to fire Veterans Democrats have made no investment, budget and live within its means to Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and for in contrast to other races the party reduce the $17 trillion debt. He wants changes in the department. Shinseki views as must-wins. Outside groups to repeal the health care law and resigned Friday. Two independents, have poured money into states such as replace it with a market-based product including former GOP Sen. Larry Kentucky, where Democrats are trying that continues portability. “We can Pressler, are also running.—AP

ISTANBUL: Turkish riot police officers block access to Taksim square yesterday, during the one year anniversary of the Gezi park and Taksim square demonstrations. —AFP Turkey beefs up security on protest anniversary Erdogan warns of police crackdown ISTANBUL: Turkey’s combative prime were injured in the ensuing violence Political tensions brewing minister warned protesters that police as police launched a brutal crack- Last year’s deadly protests turned would do “whatever is necessary” to down, frequently employing tear gas into the largest challenge to Erdogan clamp down on demonstrations yes- and water cannon. Despite a ban this since his party came to power in 2002. terday in Istanbul’s Taksim Square to year on protests at the square, “It has been a year since the Gezi mark the anniversary of last year’s tur- activists called for a new rally, raising events erupted,” Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said yesterday. moil. As police deployed some 25,000 the spectre of fresh clashes after officers as well as dozens of water can- “This is not something to commemo- police confronted demonstrators try- rate or to be proud of”. “There are les- non trucks and armoured vehicles to ing to defy a similar ban on May Day. prevent would-be demonstrators sons that we have learned,” he said “Despite these policies of violence without elaborating. “I don’t want from reaching the square, Recep and injustice, we will be on the Tayyip Erdogan vowed tough anti- such events to happen again as they streets,” vowed Mucella Yapici, found- do not serve Turkey’s peace, progress protest measures. “I am calling on all ing member of the activist group and strength.” One year on, the politi- my people. Do not be deceived. This is Taksim Solidarity. “The government cal tensions stemming from the Gezi not an environmentalist campaign. revolt continue to simmer despite a There is no sincerity here,” Erdogan maintains a tense atmosphere that encourages police violence,” she decisive ruling party victory in March told thousands of supporters at an 30 local elections that has boosted Istanbul rally. charged. Meanwhile, Istanbul governor Erdogan’s ambitions to stand for presi- “If you go there, our security forces dent in August. Huseyi Avni Mutlu said this week: “We have received clear-cut instructions A succession of crises over the last and will do whatever is necessary know what happened in June last year and it is not a good memory ... 12 months-from a government cor- from A to Z,” said the premier. “You will ruption scandal implicating the pre- not be able to take to (Taksim) like We do not want to see such sorrow mier and key allies to the mine you did last year because you are again.” Police blocked streets yester- tragedy that killed 301 workers earlier obliged to abide by the laws... If you day leading up to Taksim Square and do not, the state will do whatever is metro transport to the square was this month-have sparked renewed necessary for its security,” he warned. halted. According to local media, anger at Erdogan’s leadership. Critics His address was often interrupted by Bosphorus ferry services were can- meanwhile accuse Erdogan of press- loyalist slogans of “Turkey is proud of celled. “I am trying to remember all ing ahead with controversial policies you!” Last year, what started as a small the voices and the sounds I heard including muzzling the press, tighten- campaign to save the nearby Gezi here last year. You can’t erase those ing the government’s sway over the Park from the bulldozers eventually memories,” 41-year-old Sebnem, an judiciary and curbing the Internet. drew an estimated three million pro- actress, said early yesterday before “Turkish authorities have launched a testers in an outpouring of anger at the Gezi Park was closed. Ugur, 31, a witch-hunt against all those who have the perceived authoritarian tenden- teacher, said: “We will long remember demonstrated or raised their voices,” cies of Erdogan’s Islamic-rooted gov- all the people who lost their lives charged Karim Lahidji, president of ernment. here, as well as the way our state the International Federation for Eight people died and thousands behaved.” Human Rights. — AFP Fears for Libyan reserves as rivals lay claim

TRIPOLI: Rival interim governments are cotted by liberals for months, was valid to just 240,000 bpd. disputing power in Tripoli less than four and he has formed a rival administration That has reduced earnings from $4.6 weeks before a general election, claim- which met Thursday in a Tripoli luxury billion a month to just $1 billion, far ing control of Libya’s huge currency hotel. short of the $3.5 billion the central bank reserves from oil and gas. The power “We have got ourselves in a real says Libya needs each month just to struggle is creating a quandary for for- bind,” said analyst Salem Al-Zarrouk. cover imports. “To vote in a government eign diplomats as the competing “Which of the two governments is the to run the country for less than a month claimants trumpet their meetings as a central bank going to deal with, who is and to put in its hands billions of dollars vindication of their legitimacy. Prime going to hold the chequebook and who is virtual madness and looks like a delib- minister Abdullah Al-Thani had is going to sign the deals with foreign erate ploy to complicate the situation,” announced his intention to step down and domestic firms?” he asked. Libya’s said fellow analyst Moataz al-Majbari. earlier this year after an armed attack on foreign currency reserves built up from “Ahmed Miitig must withdraw from poli- his family but he is insisting that his suc- past oil and gas earnings still stand at tics immediately. His insistence on his cessor should be chosen by a new par- more than $100 billion, but they have claim to the premiership will only deep- liament rather than its contested prede- been depleting fast from $132 billion en the crisis,” he said. Miitig has repeat- cessor. Prime minister Ahmed Miitig last July. A still unresolved rebellion for edly refused to give way, insisting he is insists his election by the outgoing autonomy in eastern Libya has cut oil determined to “serve my country even Islamist-led parliament, largely boy- exports from 1.5 million barrels per day for a few minutes.”— AFP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

British tourist missing in Malaysian jungle

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police yesterday were tarily at the Juara Turtle Project, a conservation and time is running out for Gareth.” Huntley’s friends best to find him. The UK Foreign Office in London looking for a British man who went missing when research group. “We need real action now to find have set up a “Find Gareth Huntley” Facebook said it was providing consular assistance to the hiking in the jungle on a popular resort island five Gareth,” his brother Mark said. “Gareth’s been miss- page, saying they are “extremely worried” and urg- family and was liaising closely with the local days ago. Gareth Huntley, 34, from London, did not ing now for five days and he’s alone in the jungle. ing faster progress in the search. “We need to find authorities in Malaysia. French tourist Stephanie return Tuesday from a waterfall trek on the island This was a man working out there as a wildlife vol- him ASAP and put pressure on the Malaysian Foray, a 30-year-old civil servant, went missing on of Tioman off Malaysia’s east coast. A group of 10 unteer-he deserves our assistance.” authorities, as they seem to be dragging this on Tioman in May 2011. Her remains were found in policemen were combing the jungle yesterday to He urged the British government to push the without urgency, action and results,” they wrote on August that year, buried in a cave. A Malaysian look for the tourist, said district police chief Johari Malaysian authorities to do more to find his broth- the page. shopkeeper pleaded not guilty in May 2012 to Jahaya. “We are still searching for him. I think he is er. Huntley’s mother, Janet Southwell, said: “I am Johari said police were only informed Thursday murdering her after she refused him sex. The trial is lost in the jungle,” Johari told AFP. “So far there is no extremely concerned and anxious about my son. “I that Huntley was missing by the owner of the ongoing. However, violent crime against tourists in sign of foul play.” Huntley had been working volun- feel it is essential that the search be intensified as chalets where he was staying, and were doing their Malaysia is rare.— AFP Kiev urges Moscow to recognize new leader Russia accused of unleashing propaganda campaign

KIEV: Ukraine accused Russia yesterday of unleash- days, with an avalanche of doubletalk and fake news, to congratulate Poroshenko with the result. Neither ing a global propaganda campaign to persuade signals one thing-this is Russia’s last chance to try has Putin confirmed Poroshenko’s promise to con- global powers not to recognize an election that gave shifting the balance of international public opinion,” duct the first meeting between the two neighbors’ the presidency to a pro-Western tycoon. Washington he wrote. presidents since the February uprising at D-Day com- for its part admitted to a “fundamental disagree- memorations in Normandy on June 6. But ment” with Russia and said President Barack Obama ‘Fundamental disagreement’ Washington said Russia had taken a small step to would meet Petro Poroshenko, whose May 25 presi- Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of breaching relieve tensions by pulling back two-thirds of the dential election win Moscow refuses to acknowl- the 1949 Geneva Conventions protecting civilians in 40,000 soldiers it had massed at Ukraine’s border edge, in Warsaw on Wednesday. The months-long wartime by killing and wounding peaceful citizens since its March seizure of the Crimea peninsula. fight for future of the ex-Soviet nation-splintered during its seven-week “anti-terrorist operation” in the “These initial steps are positive, but we would like to between a more nationalist west and a heavily separatist industrial regions of Lugansk and Donetsk. see the full withdrawal,” Psaki said. Russified southeast-has killed more than 300 people And a furious information campaign unleashed by and resurrected the geopolitical barriers of the Cold Russia’s state media portrays Kiev protesters as “fas- Missing monitors BANGUI: People push a cart carrying the coffin of a relative, outside a hospital in War. cists” and accuses the army of unleashing a “punitive The increasingly volatile conflict-growing ever Bangui yesterday. — AFP Ukraine’s separatist insurgency only intensified operation”-the term once used to portray Nazi atroci- more complex as rivalries emerge among rebel com- after 48-year-old billionaire chocolate maker ties during World War II. manders-has ensnared a steadily climbing number 3 killed in Central Africa Poroshenko won 54.7 percent of a ballot that was But Washington praised Ukraine for showing of Europeans tasked with helping to resolve a crisis disrupted across swathes of the eastern rust belt. utmost “restraint” and accused the pro-Russian mili- that has shaken the very foundation of Ukraine. The Government forces reported suffering no casualties tias of “murder, kidnapping, and looting”. “We have a Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe following church attack yesterday while repelling two rebel attempts to fundamental disagreement with the Russians about said yesterday that it had still heard no news from recapture an airport in the eastern hub of Donetsk what the Ukrainian government is doing and the two small international teams detained by gunmen BANGUI: Three people were killed in the demned “in the strongest terms” the spate they had seized a day after the election at the cost of validity of their own right to maintain calm and order at roadblocks on Monday and Thursday. capital of the Central African Republic of attacks, urging an immediate end to the 40 fighters-most of them Russian nationals. in their own country,” US State Department spokes- The Vienna-based organization-formed in the Friday in violence coming just days after a bloodshed. In a unanimous statement, the Ukraine’s acting foreign minister said Russia was woman Jen Psaki said. “And in our view, since the 1970s as a forum for dialogue during the Cold War deadly church attack in which 27 people 15-member panel demanded that “all mili- now using every means at its disposal to unsettle the beginning of the unrest, while we’ve seen numerous and now a principal player in the worst East-West were kidnapped. The victims were thought tias and armed groups and elements put new Kiev leaders and regain control over its historic human rights abuses by the separatists, including standoff since that era-lost contact with a four-mem- to have been killed after peacekeepers aside their arms, cease all forms of vio- domain. “Five days since elections, there has been no murder, kidnapping, and looting, the Ukrainian gov- ber team outside Donetsk on Monday. Four more opened fire on thousands of anti-govern- lence and destabilizing activities immedi- official recognition yet. Obviously, the Russian ernment has, continues to have, the responsibility to European members of the Special Monitoring ment protesters. The deeply impoverished, ately in order to end the cycle of violence Federation doesn’t have legal grounds to question enforce law and order on its territory.” Mission to Ukraine and their local translator went majority Christian country has been and retaliation.” Interim Central African the election’s legitimacy,” Andriy Deshchytsya wrote Russian President Vladimir Putin-keen on seeing missing on Thursday about 100 kilometers west of wracked by relentless tit-for-tat attacks Republic president Catherine Samba Panza in an opinion piece published in yesterday’s edition Ukraine join a post-Soviet economic union that the Russian border in the province of Lugansk. The between Christian vigilante groups and the described the attack as a “terrorist act” and of the English-language Kyiv Post. “The massive... includes only Belarus and Kazakhstan-has promised Ukrainian government said it was searching for both mainly Muslim ex-Seleka rebels who seized announced three days of national mourn- information campaign Kremlin has launched these to “respect” the will of Ukrainian voters while failing teams. — AFP control in a coup last year, but were forced ing. from power in January. She said such incidents were recurring Burundian troops belonging to the because “those who repeatedly carry out African Union’s MISCA peacekeeping force crimes continue to circulate freely,” and fired on “armed demonstrators” they said called on the international community to tried to “force their way into their base”, rapidly support the process of reforming Colonel Bengone Otsaga, head of MISCA’s her country’s army, currently disarmed and police force said. Two were shot dead and held to barracks. “We need the use of all several others injured, some seriously, in our defense and security forces, including the clashes near the centre of the capital the Central African armed forces. The dis- Bangui, the Red Cross said. The third fatali- cussions are well advanced with the inter- ty was brought to a hospital operated by national community that is starting to aid group Doctors Without Borders, along understand our concerns on the subject,” with five people who were injured in the she said. She also called on the protesters violence. to pull down their barricades. “You can’t Thousands of people gathered across manage a country in the midst of disorder. Bangui on Friday calling for the interim I don’t want the blood of the people of government to be removed, and accusing Central Africa to keep flowing,” she said. international forces of failing to prevent On Friday, bursts of automatic weapons Wednesday’s church attack. The United fire were heard in the central Bangui Nations has increased the death toll from neighborhood where the presidential the assault on the Notre Dame de Fatima palace is located, and around the airport church, where some 9,000 displaced peo- on the city outskirts. Violence in the capital MADRID: Leader of Podemos, a left-wing party that emerged out of the ‘Indignants’ movement, Pablo Iglesias speaks during a press conference in ple had taken shelter, to 17. Fatoumata has increased drastically since last week- Madrid. — AFP Lejeune-Kaba, spokeswoman for the UN’s end, according to the UN spokeswoman. refugee agency in Geneva, said the attack The French and African peacekeeping Protest party ‘Podemos’ shakes up Spain politics “resulted in the deaths of at least 17 dis- force said on Friday that it would “react placed people and 27 civilians reportedly with the greatest determination” to any MADRID: People were wondering what had hap- ‘We Can’ from 42.1 percent in 2009 while support for the abducted by assailants who drove them to threats against its soldiers or locals in pened to the “Indignants”, the protesters who At the helm of Podemos, whose name means “We Socialists fell to 23 percent from 38.8 percent during an unknown location.” “We have no idea Bangui. A joint statement from the forces, swamped Spanish squares in 2011 to demand political Can”, is its earringed, ponytailed lead candidate Pablo the last European election. The Popular Party, which where they have taken them,” she said. released via Central African radio, said: change. The protests may have lessened, but just Iglesias. A regular face on political talk shows, the 35- won the race, shrugged off the decline but Socialist Among those killed was the priest at the “People of Bangui, do not oppose the when Spain was least expecting it, the Indignants year-old university politics lecturer won over more leader Rubalcaba felt he had no choice but to step church, according to police sources and the movement of international forces. Do not have surged back-not in the streets but in the polls. than a million voters in Spain with his campaign down. charity. “The attackers, who arrived on pick- build barricades, do not prevent its opera- Podemos, a left-wing party that emerged out of the against what he calls the established political “caste”. up trucks in the early afternoon, threw tions.” Indignants, won eight percent of the vote in last week- He echoes the cries of the mass street protests that Ponytailed ‘demagogue’ grenades into the church ground before UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has end’s European elections, giving them five seats in the rocked Spain in 2011 and 2012, condemning corrup- Critics call Iglesias a demagogue, using inflamma- opening fire on people, using small arms. A also strongly condemned the attacks, call- European Parliament. tion and the financial powers that be. “We are being tory rhetoric to exploit the dire conditions in Spain, priest was killed during the attack while ing on the authorities to take “concrete Although they still have a long way to go to really governed by the menservants of the rich,” he was where 26 percent are unemployed and there are daily two children and two adults succumbed to measures to ensure that perpetrators are trouble Spain’s establishment, the result took many quoted as saying by El Mundo newspaper this week, tales of families falling into eviction and poverty. After their injuries on Thursday,” said Lejeune- held accountable”. The International observers by surprise since opinion polls had forecast reiterating a regular line. “What we need is a govern- the election, one of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s top Kaba. “The church is now completely emp- Committee of the Red Cross said it was only a two or three percent vote share for the party. It ment of postmen of the people. Our party’s aim is to advisers, Pedro Arriola, branded Podemos “freaks”. ty. Many fled without anything, no money, “very worried” by the situation in Bangui, was particularly impressive since the party was only become an alternative” to the political class. “He is an Iglesias responded that Arriola was “an intelligent man no food, not even a mat to sleep on. Others where the aid organization has teams try- officially formed four months ago, and contributed to outstanding person. He has a populist way of speak- who can do better than that”. The first act Podemos had bullet wounds that need to be attend- ing to help the wounded. “We must be the decline of the mainstream Socialist party, whose ing, simple and effective,” Molina said of Iglesias. plans when its members join the parliament in leader, Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, resigned in the after- Podemos’s unexpected success raised debate Strasbourg is to cut the European lawmakers salaries ed to urgently,” she said. Members of the allowed to evacuate sick and wounded math. “It is a party with little structure, largely based about whether Spain’s old two-party system was from 8,000 to 1,930 euros ($2,600). To redistribute mostly Muslim Seleka rebels have been people, and collect the bodies of the dead, on television appearances,” said Ignacio Molina, a spe- under threat. The country has been governed alter- wealth, the party proposes a maximum salary in blamed for attacking the church, but in complete safety and without hindrance,” cialist in European politics at the Real Instituto Elcano nately by conservative and centre-left parties since Spain, a 35-hour working week, retirement at 60 and Lejeune-Kaba said the authorities “really Juerg Eglin, the head of the delegation in research group. “It is very active on the social networks democracy was restored in the late 1970s. The gov- financial reforms to “put the banks at the service of cit- don’t know” if they were involved. the country, said. There are 425,000 inter- online. It is a party of new technology and young peo- erning conservative Popular Party and opposition izens”. He is not the only political leader to have cam- nally displaced people across the country, ple, but a very important one,” he added. “It has man- Socialists each saw their share of the vote and seats paigned on such issues in the years of economic crisis ‘Terrorist act’ and a further 121,000 refugees in neigh- aged to channel the protest movement and the hopes plunge in the EU elections. The Popular Party won since 2008, but he is seen as having played the game The UN Security Council on Friday con- boring countries.— AFP of the Indignados.” the election, capturing 26 percent of the vote, down better than most.—AFP Malawi’s Mutharika sworn in after disputed elections

BLANTYRE: Peter Mutharika was sworn in yesterday commission said Mutharika took 36.4 percent of the should move forward “as one nation, to remain united, as Malawi’s new president after his arch-rival and pred- votes cast against Banda’s 20.2 percent, with the com- to uphold the rule of law, and continue being peaceful ecessor Joyce Banda congratulated him and urged the mission chief Maxon Mbendera declaring Mutharika and calm as we head into the next fifty years of country to move on from the disputed vote. “president-elect”. The results showed Banda beaten Malawi’s future.” Mutharika, the brother of president Bingu wa into third place by Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Mutharika who died in office in 2012, appealed to the Congress Party (MCP), who garnered 27.8 percent. Immunity from prosecution 11 other presidential candidates to “join me in rebuild- Party spokeswoman Jessie Kabwila told AFP the MCP Mutharika takes the reins of the country under the ing the country” after some-including Banda-contest- would challenge the results in court. Banda, who shadow of a treason charge. The 74-year-old is ed the results. became the country’s first female president in 2012, accused of attempting to conceal his brother’s death Joining Vice President Saulos Chilima in taking the had sought to have the polls declared “null and void” in office two years ago in an attempt to prevent oath of office before a chief justice, Mutharika said he on the grounds of “serious irregularities”. But she made Banda-then vice-president-from assuming power. felt “very humbled” to stand as the fifth president of no mention of fraud as she issued a statement con- Banda prevailed and took office as decreed by the the impoverished southern African nation. “It’s obvi- ceding defeat and urging the country to throw its constitution, booting the former foreign minister out ous we are facing serious problems in this country. All weight behind Mutharika. of the administration. Mutharika, a law professor and of us together, let us build the country which is almost She said she wanted “to urge all Malawians to sup- former cabinet minister, faces additional counts of on the verge of collapse,” Mutharika said in his first port the newly elected President Professor Mutharika inciting a mutiny and conspiracy to commit a felony, speech since being declared president late Friday. and his Government as they take on this foundation of along with other officials. The trial is still pending, but Conceding defeat earlier yesterday, Banda congrat- progress and endeavor to develop Malawi even fur- analysts say it is likely the case will be set aside as ulated Mutharika for his “victory in a closely contested ther.” Banda described the elections as “tense,” citing Malawi’s presidents enjoy immunity from prosecution election,” according to a statement. The results of the “isolated incidences of disturbances.” One person was as long as they are in office. There is speculation that BLANTYRE: Malawi’s newly elected President, Professor Peter Mutharika, a young May 20 vote were announced on Friday minutes after killed when police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at once Mutharika is in power he could turn the tables brother of the former late President Bingu wa Mutharika, and his Deputy Saulos the high court refused a last-ditch attempt to block protesters demanding a recount in the southeastern on Banda and have her charged with corruption over Chilima (right) greet supporters after taking an oath of office at the High Court yes- their release and allow time for a recount. The electoral town of Mangochi. But she added that Malawians a $30 million graft scandal dubbed “Cashgate”. —AFP terday in Blantyre, Malawi. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Five suspects arrested over rape-murders

KATRA SHAHADATGUNJ: Five men Indian government statistics, a rape have been arrested over the brutal happens every 22 minutes but activists gang-rape and murder of two girls say the figure is conservative as many found hanging from a mango tree in rapes go unreported in the conserva- northern India, police said yesterday. tive nation of 1.2 billion people. The The discovery Wednesday of the bodies father said his daughter and her cousin of the cousins, aged 14 and 12, in were attacked when they went to the impoverished Katrashadatganj village fields to relieve themselves as there was in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh, no toilet in their house. The father told marked the latest sexual violence case AFP his brother heard screams from the to stir national outrage. “Rape of both field where the girls had gone and got girls has been confirmed. Cause of into a scuffle with five men, but fled death was asphyxia,” Budaun district when they threatened to shoot him.The police superintendent Atul Saxena said. family reported the crime to police who Preliminary murder and gang-rape told relatives the girls were with an charges were filed against three men upper caste village man and would be while two policemen are accused of back “in a couple of hours”, the father being criminal accessories, Saxena said. said. LOGAR: US Army Sergeant (retired) Brendan Marrocco, of New York who recently received a successful arm transplant is being helped from the “These men (accused of murder) first Then they got a call from a woman firing range during ‘Operation Proper Exit’ at Forward Operating Base Shank in Afghanistan’s Logar Province. — AFP raped the victims and then hung them saying their daughters’ bodies were as now confirmed by post-mortem hanging from a tree. “This was nothing reports,” Saxena said. “The girls were still but plain murder and (caste) conspira- Wounded US veterans return to alive when they were hung,” Saxena said cy,” he said. Indian law forbids the nam- by phone from the district, 300 kilome- ing of the victims or their families. “The ters from Uttar Pradesh capital cops were totally hand-in-glove in get- Afghanistan to confront demons Lucknow. He said all those named in a ting our daughters killed,” said the police complaint by the families had father of the other victim. Rights been arrested and police were probing activists said the crimes highlighted US winding down its 32,000 troop deployment whether more were involved. Uttar Pradesh authorities were “not seri- FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHANK: Seven years 71, had found that delays and other management fail- presumed dead and Ben saw medics pull a sheet over The farm laboring family of the two ous” about tackling sexual crime. The ago, Jose Navarro’s platoon was ambushed and nearly ures in veterans’ health care were systemic and nation- his friend’s face. Navarro pulled through but the image cousins told AFP police could have chief of Uttar Pradesh’s ruling party overrun by Taleban fighters in Afghanistan. The troops wide. Although elderly veterans often revisit battle- haunted Ben. “That was the last memory I had of him. “saved” the girls but said they refused to sparked uproar last month when he found themselves pinned down, desperately calling fields decades after they fought, Navarro and some It took a while before I could talk to him,” Ben said. help when they found they were from a opposed recent legislation making for air strikes. Bullets ripped through Navarro’s stom- other former soldiers are returning to a country still at Now he is helping Navarro confront his own terrors low caste. “She was my everything, my gang-rapists subject to capital punish- ach, and medics at one point thought he was dead. war, to try to conquer painful memories. The return and ghosts. world-and now my world has come to ment. “Boys will be boys,” Mulayam But this week, after dozens of surgeries, Navarro trip was organized by the Troops First charity under its an end,” the grief-stricken father of one Singh Yadav said. returned to Afghanistan in an army uniform, flying in a “Operation Proper Exit” program, which is designed to ‘Still got it’ victim said. The alleged attackers were Amnesty International has said a military helicopter with another soldier wounded in give wounded US soldiers a chance to write a new epi- Ben, Navarro and four other veterans wounded in from a higher caste than the girls. There lack of toilets across India forces the same attack. “I wanted to walk out of here on my logue to their tour of duty. Iraq and Afghanistan began a tour this week that will is a long history of women and girls women to answer the call of nature two feet. Last time I was here I got shot in my stomach take them to US bases across Afghanistan. At Bagram from India’s lower castes-especially outside, “making them more vulnera- and got an RPG (rocket-propelled grenade) through Mental scars air field, they made their way to waiting US troops those who are Dalits, previously known ble to violence”. Rahul Gandhi, who my leg,” he said. After the ambush, Navarro spent five years in hos- slowly, sometimes hobbling on their prosthetic limbs. as “untouchables”-being sexually led India’s Congress party to a crush- Washington is winding down its 32,000 troop pital and underwent more than 100 operations. On his They were greeted by applause and queues of sol- abused by people from higher castes. ing defeat by the Hindu nationalist deployment in Afghanistan after nearly 13 years of trip back to Afghanistan, the former staff sergeant was diers eager to shake their hands. “Good to have you “These policemen didn’t act for hours Bharatiya Janata Party in national elec- war, with President Barack Obama announcing this accompanied by a “mentor”, Joshua Ben, who was in back,” one soldier told them. when they could have saved two young tions earlier in the month, visited the week that all US forces will leave by the end of 2016. the same 82nd Airborne Division platoon encircled The founder of the Troops First charity, Rick Kell, lives. Why is caste everything?” said the girls’ families yesterday. Gandhi said While an end is now in sight for America’s longest war, that day in Wardak province. Twelve men in the 16- said that when the trips were launched, the idea was father, who cannot be named for legal the victims’ families told him they many of the more than 19,000 Americans wounded in member unit were wounded in the ambush. Ben was to bring soldiers as close as possible to where they reasons. The victims were sexually were only interested in “justice” for Afghanistan will be coping with injuries for years to hit by an RPG at nearly point-blank range and his right had been wounded. However, he said, it became clear assaulted multiple times, police said. their daughters, not financial compen- come. And, at home, the wounded vets are now fac- leg had to be amputated above the knee. It was his that “geography is important but brotherhood is sation. It came as reports of two other ing another fight, struggling to secure medical treat- second visit to Afghanistan since his deployment in more important”-the former soldiers want to put on a Sex attacks common rapes in Uttar Pradesh surfaced. In one ment in the face of incessant bureaucratic delays 2007, and he hoped to be a reassuring presence for uniform again and tap into the camaraderie of being India toughened sex assault laws fol- case, police arrested three men over blamed on the Obama administration’s Veterans Navarro. part of the military. “They are still part of the brother- lowing the fatal December 2012 gang- the gang-rape of a young woman that Affairs department. “Last year, I didn’t know what to expect. I’m more hood, and they want everybody to know they feel rape of a student on a bus in New Delhi was later circulated in a video. The Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned on relaxed this time. The first time, I was pretty nervous,” that way,” Kell said. At the Bagram base hospital, the which triggered nationwide protests, other case involved the alleged rape Friday, paying the price for an expanding scandal over Ben said. After he returned home from the war to veterans were clearly moved by the sight of the emer- but the move has done little to stem of a deaf-mute teenager by a neigh- failures in health care for America’s retired warriors. recover, Ben initially was too spooked to even look at gency room where they were first treated for their the tide of sex attacks. According to bor. — AFP The president said that an initial review by Shinseki, Navarro. Immediately after the ambush, Navarro was wounds. — AFP Roadside bomb kills 14 in eastern Afghanistan

GHAZNI: A roadside bomb killed 14 unclaimed and there was no immedi- challenging security situation without civilians in eastern Afghanistan yester- ate admission of responsibility for the NATO combat troops, all 51,000 of day, officials said, the latest violence in deaths. Yesterday, Afghan MPs have whom will pull out by the end of this the country as US-led troops prepare summoned top security officials about year. to leave after 13 years of war. The vic- security during an upcoming election President Barack Obama on tims were travelling in the Giro district run-off. Defense minister Bismillah Tuesday outlined the US strategy to of Ghazni province after a wedding Mohammadi said army forces were end America’s longest war, saying that ceremony when the bomb ripped ready to handle security for the run- the 32,000-strong US deployment in through their vehicle, district gover- off, which will happen on June 14th. Afghanistan would be scaled back to nor Abdullah Khairkhwah said. “The enemies of Afghanistan have around 9,800 by the start of 2015. “Fourteen civilians were killed, seven increased their attacks recently, Those forces would be halved by the of them were women, and the rest because we are going to the elections end of 2015 before eventually being were men, as their minivan vehicles run-off, and they want to cause this reduced to a normal embassy pres- hit a roadside bomb,” Khairkhwah process to fail,” Mohammadi added. ence with a security assistance com- said. The district governor said the “But they will fail”. Afghanistan is in the ponent by the end of 2016. The US death toll could rise. middle of presidential elections, with troops will stay only if a key security Ghazni provincial governor former foreign minister Abdullah pact, the Bilateral Security Agreement, spokesman Shafiq Nang confirmed Abdullah and ex-World Bank econo- is signed between Kabul and the incident. Roadside bombs are mist Ashraf Ghani due to compete in a Washington. The outgoing Afghan commonly used by Taleban insurgents head-to-head run-off vote next President Hamid Karzai refuses to sign to target Afghan and foreign forces month. Both candidates have prom- the pact, but both Afghan presidential but often cause civilian casualties. ised to bring peace after decades of candidates have vowed to sign it if Attacks that kill civilians usually go conflict. But they will have to tackle a elected. — AFP Student tensions simmer in Fez after bloody clash

FEZ: Fez may be better known as Morocco’s historic centre of Islamic learning, but the modern-day university is a rare bas- tion of radical leftist students, where tensions are simmering after bloody clashes with Islamists. Under the campus arcades, as students queue for lunch outside the nearby restaurant, a group of young activists is locked in political discussion in the sweltering midday heat. “Our university is one of the Marxist- Leninist bastions, which has always defended the interests of people suppressed by the regime,” says one. Dhar El Mehrez, as the university in Fez is known, is the country’s oldest after Rabat. But it has become associated with confrontations between knife-wielding students, the latest of which erupted last month, pitting the leftists against their Islamist peers, one of whom died in hospital after being stabbed. Fez has not been spared the wave of religious fervor that has swept across Moroccan campuses since the early 1990s but, unlike elsewhere, the influence of leftists remains largely intact. “The leftist movement at this university is not recent... FEZ: A Moroccan girl walks in front of the Dhar El- And it has been one of the few to resist the Islamist tide,” said Mehraz campus at the University of Fez, which some stu- Moroccan historian Maati Monjib, stressing the “social solidari- dents claim is one of the last bastions of the Marxist- ty” among students. “If one of them does have the money to Leninist leftist ideology. — AFP buy a restaurant coupon, he just has to make it known and his an armed raid, to attack... not just the leftists,” he insisted. comrades will help him out.” One of those controversially attending the debate was That solidarity was sorely lacking on April 24, when Abdelali Hamieddine, now a senior member of Morocco’s Abderrahim Hasnaoui, an Islamist from nearby Meknes ruling Islamist Party of Justice and Development (PJD). He University, was stabbed during clashes that broke out after the was jailed for two years over the death of a leftist student leftists tried to prevent a political debate organized by the killed during similar violence in 1993. Hamieddine was Islamists. In response, eight leftists were arrested. Several days released after the judge ruled that the evidence against later, and mostly Islamist protesters marched in Rabat, chanti- him was insufficient, but he remains linked to the bloody ng: “The university is for studies, not for terrorism.” But the left- clashes at the university 20 years ago, and his appearance ist students in Fez are adamant that the violence was provoked last month irked the leftists. Rachid El-Adlouni, the presi- by the Islamists, describing an armed “raid” on the campus. dent of the PJD’s student youth movement which called Hasnaoui “did not belong to our university (but came) with the debate, categorically denies any provocation and others from Meknes to provoke us,” said Mohamed Wafi. “It was accuses the leftists of a “terrorist attack”. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Volcanic ash halts flights to north Australian city

SYDNEY: Flights into and out of the Birch said one plume was affecting the air yesterday. Virgin Australia can- terday due to the eruption, Barata said. around the ash plume. Australian avia- northern Australian city of Darwin were northern Australia and impacting celled flights to Denpasar airport yester- The airport on Sumbawa was shut for tion authorities recommend against cancelled yesterday and some to Bali Darwin and was expected to linger for day, as did Qantas offshoot Jetstar. several hours while the second was due flights into areas with visible volcanic affected owing to huge ash clouds at least the next 18 hours. Another was Indonesian flag carrier Garuda can- to remain closed until Sunday. Australia’s ash clouds because the fine particles are thrown up by an Indonesian volcano. located over central Australia which celled three flights to Denpasar from Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said hazardous to aircraft engines. A spokes- Indonesia’s Sangeang Api volcano could cause problems for overland nearby airports, transport ministry it could take days for Australian services woman for Darwin International Airport began erupting Friday and its ash is flights, while a third was about 100 kilo- spokesman JA Barata said. However to return to normal. “Depending on told the Australian Broadcasting sweeping south towards Australia, meters from Denpasar airport on Denpasar airport reported good visibili- wind and other weather conditions, the Corporation it was not known when prompting Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Indonesia’s Bali. “All of the plumes will ty and was not itself affected by the ash, ash has the potential to affect flights to flights would resume. “At this stage it’s Australia to cancel Darwin flights. “The be affecting aviation,” he said. Surono, he said. and from other airports, including speculation... from what I can tell, as the volcano is continuously erupting,” Tim an Indonesian government volcanolo- Two small airports close to the vol- Brisbane, during coming days,” he said. ash moves it dissipates so it could be Birch from the Bureau of Meteorology’s gist who goes by one name, said that cano in central Indonesia-one on the “This is currently being fully assessed.” good news for tomorrow,” she said. “But Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Darwin Sangeang Api was spewing columns of island of Sumbawa and another on Airservices Australia has reportedly going on past experience, this is usually told AFP. ash up to 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) into neighboring Sumba island-closed yes- begun diverting international flights [a] 24-hour type event.”—AFP US, China square off at Asia security forum China accuses US of stirring up trouble in Asia

SINGAPORE: The United States and China squared off at an Asian security forum yesterday, with the US defense secretary accusing Beijing of destabilizing the region and a top Chinese general retorting that his comments were “threat and intimidation”. Using unusually strong language, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel took aim at Beijing’s handling of territorial dis- putes with its Asian neighbors. “In recent months, China has undertaken destabilizing, unilateral actions asserting its claims in the South China Sea,” Hagel said. He warned Beijing that the United States was committed to its geopolitical rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region and “will not look the other way when funda- mental principles of the international order are being challenged”. Hagel said the United States took no position on the merits of rival territorial BANGKOK: A man (center) is detained by plainclothes police officers after holding an claims in the region, but added: “We firmly anti-coup sign outside a McDonald’s restaurant in downtown Bangkok, Thailand yes- oppose any nation’s use of intimidation, coer- terday. — AP cion, or the threat of force to assert these claims.” Washington rebukes His speech at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia biggest security forum, provoked an angry reaction from the deputy chief of staff Thailand coup leaders of the Chinese Army, Lieutenant-General Wang Guanzhong. “I felt that Secretary Hagel’s speech SINGAPORE: Thailand’s coup leaders faced high-profile figures from the ‘Red Shirt’ is full of hegemonism, threat and intimidation,” fresh international condemnation yester- movement-which supports the ousted gov- he told reporters just after the speech. Wang day when US Defense Secretary Chuck ernment of Yingluck Shinawatra. But rights said the speech was aimed at causing trouble in Hagel demanded immediate elections and groups have warned detentions violate SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel walks to his seat as he arrives for the official the Asia-Pacific. Hagel’s comments followed the luncheon at the 13th Asia Security Summit in Singapore yesterday. — AFP the release of detainees held by a junta basic civil liberties and that military courts keynote address by Japanese Prime Minister which says there will be no polls for 15 wield unchecked power. Shinzo Abe at the same forum on Friday the necessary way to the provocations of coun- and airspace. In a pointed dig at China, he said months. Speaking at an Asian security con- Yingluck’s billionaire brother Thaksin, a evening, who pledged “utmost support” to tries involved,” Xinhua quoted Xi as saying in a Japan would provide coastguard patrol boats ference in Singapore, the Pentagon chief former premier who lives in self-exile, sits at Southeast Asian countries, several of which are meeting on Friday with Prime Minister Najib to the Philippines and Vietnam. urged Thailand’s military to free scores of the heart of Thailand’s festering eight-year locked in maritime disputes with China. “I felt Razak of Malaysia. people detained under martial law since crisis. Anti-Thaksin demonstrators staged a that they were just trying to echo each other,” China claims almost the entire oil- and gas- Japan’s offer snubbed generals seized power from the civilian months-long protest against the govern- Wang said. rich South China Seas, and dismisses compet- Wang, China’s deputy chief of staff, also government on May 22. His strong com- ment. Twenty-eight people died and hun- Hagel later held a bilateral meeting with ing claims from Taiwan, Brunei, Vietnam, the snubbed an offer for talks with Japan made by ments, made at the annual Shangri-La dreds of others were wounded in political Wang, where the Chinese military leader Philippines and Malaysia. Japan also has a terri- Defense Minister Onodera, the semi-official Dialogue, came as Thai authorities faced violence linked to those rallies, losses expressed his surprise at the US defense secre- torial row with China over islands in the East China News Service said. “This will hinge on the threat of weekend protests in central Prayut said left him no choice but to inter- tary’s speech. “You were very candid this morn- China Sea. Tensions have surged in recent whether the Japanese side is willing to amend Bangkok against the army power grab. vene. Thailand’s rupture broadly pits the ing, and to be frank, more than our expecta- weeks after China placed an oil rig in waters the erroneous policy towards China and Hagel called on the junta to end its Bangkok-based establishment-which draws tions,” he said. “Although I do think those criti- claimed by Vietnam, and the Philippines said improve relations between China and Japan,” curbs on “free expression”-which include on wide military support-against the rural cisms are groundless, I do appreciate your can- Beijing could be building an airstrip on a dis- he said. “Japan should correct its mistakes as banning political gatherings of more than poor of the north and northeast, whose dor likewise we will also share our candor.” A sen- puted island. Japan’s defense ministry said soon as possible to improve China-Japan ties.” five people and sweeping media controls- votes have propelled Thaksin-led or aligned ior US defense official said that, despite Wang’s Chinese SU-27 fighters came as close as 50 The strong comments at the Shangri-La and for the army to “immediately restore parties to power in every election since opening remarks, the tone of the meeting had meters (170 ft) to a Japanese OP-3C surveil- Dialogue come as Abe pursues a controversial power to the people of Thailand” through 2001. been “businesslike and fairly amicable”. While lance plane near disputed islets last week and push to ease restrictions of the post-war, paci- elections. Condemning the kingdom’s Anti-coup demonstrators say the putsch Hagel went over ground he covered in his within 30 meters of a YS-11EB electronic intelli- fist constitution that has kept Japan’s military “retreat from democracy” Hagel said the US is an assault on democracy and a thinly- speech, Wang spent most of the meeting talking gence aircraft. from fighting overseas since World War Two. had suspended its long-standing military veiled attempt to overturn the electoral about US-China military-to-military contacts, Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera Despite memories of Japan’s harsh wartime ties with Thailand. Australia’s foreign minis- dominance of the Shinawatras and their including Chinese participation in forthcoming said Tokyo perceived an “increasingly severe occupation of much of Southeast Asia, several ter yesterday also said Canberra had rural base. Some experts believe the mili- military exercises, the official said. The US official regional security environment”. “It is unfortu- countries in the region may view Abe’s mes- reduced its “engagement” with the Thai tary move is part of a wider power play said Hagel’s speech had been well received by nate that there are security concerns in the East sage favorably because of China’s increasing military. spurred by fears over who will be in charge other Asian delegations with the exception of and South China Seas,” he said. “Japan as well as assertiveness. Hagel repeatedly stressed Junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha late of the nation once the more than six- China. all concerned parties must uphold the rule of Obama’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific rebal- Friday gave a rough timetable for a return decade reign of the nation’s revered but ail- law and never attempt to unilaterally change ance and said the strong US military presence to democracy, offering polls once a recon- ing king ends. Protesters have gathered in Only if provoked the status quo by force.” On Friday, Prime in the region would endure. “To ensure that the ciliation drive across the bitterly split small but vociferous numbers every day In Beijing, President Xi Jinping said China Minister Shinzo Abe pitched his plan for Japan rebalance is fully implemented, both President nation and a year-long reform period are since the army took power. Rallies were would not initiate aggressive action in the to take on a bigger international security role Obama and I remain committed to ensuring complete. “Stage three is a general elec- expected yesterday, while several major South China Sea but would respond if others and told the Singapore forum that Tokyo would that any reductions in US defense spending do tion under an absolute democratic system shopping malls in a downtown commercial did, the official Xinhua news agency reported. offer its “utmost support” to Southeast Asian not come at the expense of America’s commit- that is acceptable to all sides,” he said in his district said they would close today in “We will never stir up trouble, but will react in countries in their efforts to protect their seas ments in the Asia-Pacific,” he said.— Reuters first televised address to the nation. But he anticipation of further demonstrations. warned his roadmap will probably fail “if General Prayut has warned he will not there are still protests or people do not co- brook protest, but so far soldiers and police operate”. Since taking power, authorities have taken a relatively light-touch to have overridden the constitution, curtailed enforcing martial law. “Thai people, like North sentences S Korean civil liberties under martial law and me, have probably not been happy for nine imposed a nightly curfew. years, but since May 22, there is happiness,” the general said Friday, as he also laid out ‘spy’ to hard labor for life Fears for detainees broad economic plans for the country. He After leading Thailand’s 19th actual or said a curfew could be relaxed in certain attempted putsch in modern history, areas amid fears that it is having a further SEOUL: North Korea sentenced a intent on fomenting unrest and Prayut ordered the detention of scores of negative effect on the key tourism industry. South Korean missionary to hard those who are caught engaging in political figures, academics and activists. Thailand’s economy shrank 0.6 percent labor for life after accusing him of any unauthorized activities in the Some of the detainees have been freed year-on-year in January-March due to espionage and setting up an North are subject to immediate after signing agreements to renounce falling consumer confidence and a slump underground church, state media arrest. Instead of facing execution, political activities, among them several in tourism.— AFP said yesterday, the latest Christian Kim was sentenced to hard labor preacher to run into trouble in the for life by the North’s Supreme secretive state. Prosecutors had Court, the report said. North Korea sought a death sentence for Kim in February refused to accept a Former ‘comfort women’ Jeong-Wook, identified by the written demand for his immediate North’s official news agency KCNA release from the South’s Unification as Kim Jong Uk, during Friday’s trial. Ministry. Fellow activists and mis- demand Japan’s apology However, according to KCNA, Kim sionaries said Kim had been provid- confessed his guilt-including state ing shelter and food for seven years TOKYO: Six former “comfort women” joined keynote address. On Wednesday the subversion, espionage, anti-state to North Korean refugees living in an international activist meeting in Tokyo Japanese government, led by Prime propaganda and agitation, and ille- China’s northeastern border city of yesterday to demand Japan formally atone Minister Shinzo Abe, said it would set up an gal entry into the country-and “sin- Dandong. They said he had crossed for sexual slavery in its wartime military expert team to review how the 1993 state- brothels, an emotive legacy still haunting ment was drawn up and the historical facts cerely repented”. the Yalu border river in October last the country. The Asian Solidarity it was based on. Although Abe is often not- “The accused admitted to all his year to establish the whereabouts Conference has been held 12 times since ed for his revisionist views of wartime histo- crimes,” KCNA said in its report on of some North Korean refugees 1992 to press the Japanese government to ry, his top spokesman Yoshihide Suga has the trial. “He committed anti-DPRK who had been arrested in Dandong admit responsibility for allegedly coercing ruled out the possibility of revising the religious acts, malignantly hurting by Chinese authorities and repatri- thousands of women into providing sex to statement. the dignity of the supreme leader- ated. A number of missionaries- Japanese imperial army soldiers across the The move came after US President ship of the DPRK (North Korea) mostly US citizens-have been region. Barack Obama, on a tour of Asia last month, overseas and tried to infiltrate into arrested in North Korea in the past The six former comfort women attend- blasted the forced recruitment into prosti- Pyongyang ... for the purpose of with some of them allowed to ing the meeting-from South Korea, the tution before and during World War II as a setting up underground church return home after interventions by and gathering information about high-profile US figures. US citizen PYONGYANG: In this file photo, Kim Jung Wook, a South Korean Philippines and Indonesia and the daughter “terrible, egregious violation of human Baptist missionary, speaks during a news conference in Pyongyang, of another from China-also called on the rights”. It is unclear what will happen if the internal affairs of the DPRK Kenneth Bae, described by a North while luring its inhabitants into Korean court as a militant Christian North Korea. North Korea said yesterday, it has sentenced the South Japanese government to provide compen- Tokyo’s review is at odds with the 1993 Korean Baptist missionary to hard labor for life for allegedly spying sation to the former sexual slaves. It comes statement, which was largely based on tes- South Korea and spying on the evangelist, was sentenced last year DPRK.” Although religious freedom to 15 year’s hard labor on charges and trying to set up underground churches, the latest in a string of after Tokyo announced a review of its land- timony from 16 Korean former comfort missionaries to run into trouble in the rigidly controlled North. — AP mark 1993 statement, in which it apolo- women, many of whom have since died. is enshrined in the North Korean of seeking to topple the govern- gized for the military’s involvement in the “The Japanese government seems to be constitution, it does not exist in ment. Kim’s sentence comes as mili- the heavily fortified inter-Korean spying” involving sophisticated sur- coercive brothel system but did not admit waiting for us to die,” said 88-year-old practice and religious activity is tary tensions between the two border could lead to a “catastroph- veillance equipment. Earlier this the government’s complicity in it. South Korean Kim Bok-Dong at the meet- severely restricted to officially-rec- Koreas have been elevated for sev- ic” military clash. The North took month Seoul said a North Korean “We will discuss how the government ing, who was allegedly drafted into the ognized groups linked to the gov- eral months. issue with the construction of a warship fired shells near one of its should apologize and what measures it brothel system in 1941 aged 15 and served ernment. This week North Korea warned steel watchtower by the US-led naval corvettes and denounced should take to put the apology into action,” in “comfort stations” across Asia for nearly Pyongyang views foreign mis- that recent “provocative” activities United Nations at Panmunjom, say- Pyongyang’s denial as a “blatant the local organizers of the meeting said in a five years.—AFP sionaries as seditious elements by US troops at a truce village on ing it was being used for “acts of lie”.—AFP

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 ANALYSIS

THE LEADING INDEPENDENT DAILY IN THE ARABIAN GULF ESTABLISHED 1961

Founder and Publisher YOUSUF S. AL-ALYAN Editor-in-Chief ABD AL-RAHMAN AL-ALYAN EDITORIAL : 24833199-24833358-24833432 ADVERTISING : 24835616/7 FAX : 24835620/1 CIRCULATION : 24833199 Extn. 163 ACCOUNTS : 24835619 COMMERCIAL : 24835618 P.O.Box 1301 Safat,13014 Kuwait. E MAIL :[email protected] Website: www.kuwaittimes.net

Washington Watch Bibi playing us for fools

By Dr James J Zogby

ver the past few weeks a number of comments related to the now collapsed Israeli-Palestinian Opeace talks caught my attention. Collectively they establish why the talks failed and make clear what must change if any negotiated settlement is to be successful in the future. To be blunt, what they reveal is that there will be no Israeli-Palestinian peace as long as Benjamin Netanyahu remains Prime Minister of Israel. They also establish that by ignoring this simple fact continued US efforts risk becoming a “fool’s errand”. The first comment came from an “anonymous US offi- Obama’s doctrine: Let locals lead the fight cial” (widely believed to be Martin Indyk) appearing in an Israeli publication. Here is the reason the “US official” gave By David Rhode In his address on Wednesday, Obama unveiled a $5 billion “If they quickly implement the plan to reduce Afghan for the collapse of the peace process: “Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund” to train local forces in security forces from roughly 370,000 to 228,000, we will have The negotiations had to start with a decision to freeze n a foreign policy address this week, US President Barack the Middle East and Africa and voiced support for increasing a serious problem in this country,” Smith said in an email. “You settlement construction. We thought that we couldn’t Obama gave his clearest outline yet of his counterterrorism American training and assistance to “moderate” Syrian rebels. can’t axe the personnel roster that dramatically without achieve that because of the current makeup of the Israeli Istrategy. Al-Qaeda splinter groups remain the largest threat “A strategy that involves invading every country that harbors destabilizing many districts.” At the same time, according to government, so we gave up. We didn’t realize Netanyahu to the United States, he said, but Washington must respond to terrorist networks is naÔve and unsustainable,” he said. Smith, Taleban attacks are rising and the broad direction of was using the announcements of tenders for settlement it in a new way: by training local security forces, not deploying Obama said the new fund would allow the United States to the conflict is escalation. construction as a way to ensure the survival of his own American ground troops. “We have to develop a strategy that expand training of security forces in Yemen fighting Al-Qaeda, Obama said a critical focus of the new training effort government. We didn’t realize continuing construction matches this diffuse threat - one that expands our reach with- support a multinational force trying to stabilize Somalia, and would be moderate rebel groups in Syria. Reversing his past allowed ministers in his government to very effectively out sending forces that stretch our military too thin, or stir up work with European allies training local forces in Libya and opposition to large-scale American arming and training of sabotage the success of the talks. local resentments,” Obama said. “We need partners to fight ter- Mali. Citing the 2012 attack on the American consulate in Syrian rebels, Obama said that strengthened moderate There are a lot of reasons for the peace effort’s failure, rorists alongside us.” Benghazi and last September’s attack on a shopping mall in rebel groups could serve as a counterweight to radical but people in Israel shouldn’t ignore the bitter truth - the But critics say America’s past efforts to train local security Nairobi, he said the United States faced a different type of Islamist groups. Analysts say the proposed effort is too primary sabotage came from the settlements. The forces have had mixed results. Washington has a poor track threat. “Today’s principal threat no longer comes from a cen- small to have any serious impact. Noah Bonsey, the Syria Palestinians don’t believe that Israel really intends to let record of applying the long-term resources, funding and atten- tralized Al-Qaeda leadership,” he said. “Instead, it comes from analyst for the International Crisis Group, said that moder- them found a state when, at the same time, it is building tion needed to carry out such efforts successfully. In Libya, decentralized Al-Qaeda affiliates and extremists, many with ates - groups he defined as “largely non-ideological or mild- settlements on the territory meant for that state. We’re talk- training by US Special Forces soldiers was suspended after a agendas focused in the countries where they operate.” ly Islamist” - have gained strength recently but overall ing about the announcement of 14,000 housing units, no local militia stole a cache of American-provided weapons. In Peter Bergen, a terrorism expert at the New America remain military weak. less. Only now, after talks blew up, did we learn that this is Mali, American-trained military officers carried out a coup. And Foundation think tank, praised Obama’s address and approach. “We have seen in the last few months that increases in also about expropriating land on a large scale. That does in Afghanistan, the United States failed to mount a major train- In the Philippines, he said, local commandos trained by funding, weapons and training to certain non-ideological not reconcile with the agreement. ing effort until nine years after the fall of the Taleban. American forces had severely weakened the Abu Sayyaf mili- rebel groups have strengthened their relative power within The second comment came from Netanyahu, speaking Finding the effective partners Obama described has proven tant movement. Over the long term, training locals was far the rebel spectrum,” Bonsey said in an email from Turkey. to a group of young members of his political party. Here’s challenging as well. For years, the United States has struggled cheaper and more politically sustainable than deploying large “Thus far however, the levels of support provided - and what he said: When I entered the Prime Minister’s Office to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey to coordinate their sup- numbers of American troops, he argued. “It’s pennies on the apparently under consideration within the US administration for my second term, I was summoned to Washington. “Not port to Syria’s panoply of rebel factions. And the kidnapping of dollar,” he said. “It’s less than one percent of the defense budg- - are not sufficient to meaningfully shift the balance of power one brick,” they told me. I was threatened specifically: “Not 200 Nigerian school girls in April exposed the inability of et.” between the opposition and the regime.” one brick.” The pressure from the international community American officials to get the Nigerian government to address Bergen was more optimistic about Obama’s approach. He and the Americans was enormous. I don’t think anyone in the endemic corruption that helps fuel the Al-Qaeda splinter Afghanistan as an Example said future presidents could increase American force levels in Israel was under such pressure. And still, after five years on group Boko Haram. In his speech, Obama cited the training of “hundreds of Afghanistan, if needed, and aiding Syria’s rebels was a step the job, we built a little more than ‘one brick.’ But the Bruce Hoffman, an expert on terrorism and Georgetown thousands” of Afghan soldiers and police officers as a success. forward. He argued that training local forces was the only important thing is to do it in a smart way, in a quiet way, University professor, said a cardinal failing of the American Afghan forces secured the country’s recent presidential elec- approach that was politically acceptable to Americans and without inflammatory statements... A leader knows to counterterrorism effort since 2001 has been its haphazard tion, he said, and set the stage for the first peaceful transfer of foreigners alike. “You buy yourself influence without a large stand up to international pressure by maneuvering... What nature. Hoffman said the United States focused its effort on power in the country’s history later this year. But Graeme footprint,” Bergen said. “It’s the only sensible model on all matters is that we continue to head straight toward our Afghanistan in 2001, shifted to Iraq in 2003, returned to Smith, an Afghanistan-based analyst for the International Crisis sorts of levels.” Hoffman agreed that ground invasions were a goal, even if one time we walk right and another time Afghanistan in 2009. Now, Obama announced a shift from Group, said Obama’s pullout would destabilize the country. He mistake, but he said the American counterterrorism effort walk left. Afghanistan to Syria. “It continues our pathology,” Hoffman said a planned cut in American and foreign military aid will must be more consistent. Otherwise, Washington appears to It is difficult to fathom how anyone in the US said. “Our attention has shifted from one trouble spot to anoth- result in a rapid reduction in the size of the Afghan security be a fickle ally to those it is asking to fight Al-Qaeda splinter Administration could claim to have been surprised by er with disastrous results.” forces. groups. — Reuters Netanyahu’s behavior. He is not the “new kid on the block”. Netanyahu was elected in 1996 on a platform dedicated to ending the Oslo peace process. Working with his allies in the American neo-conservative movement who authored his “Making a Clean Break” speech to Congress, the new Shinseki exit breaks Obama’s crisis mold prime minister set out to play the Republican-led Congress against Clinton in order to bury Oslo. In time, Netanyahu By Jim Kuhnhenn Committee that reviewed those inspector general studies. He veterans in need of care were “at risk of being lost or forgotten” succeeded in so distorting the process that he could claim ran for president in 2008 with a promise to improve the deliv- after being kept off an official waiting list. That came after alle- five years later how he “played the US” and won. Here is his was not in the Barack Obama playbook. The resigna- ery of benefits for veterans. His wife has made helping veter- gations that as many as 40 veterans may have died while Netanyahu, in 2001, describing how he handled America: tion of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki on Friday ans and their families a priority. Last week, Obama called the awaiting care at the agency’s Phoenix facilities. I know what America is. America is a thing that can be Tdid not follow the usual arc of a crisis in the Obama care of veterans “one of the causes of my presidency.” For a president who lists veterans as a priority, that sug- easily moved, moved in the right direction. They will not administration. Obama prefers to not get sucked into a drama What’s more, as Obama brings more than a decade of wars gests a massive failure. Beyond that, the crisis draws attention bother us. Let’s suppose that they will say something... so and cede in the heat of the moment. He’d rather send in fixers to an end, he has made a point of telling returning soldiers to another Obama priority - health care. It raises further doubts they say it? Eighty per cent of the Americans support and have the bloodletting occur in due course. Shinseki, how- that they deserve the care and benefits of a grateful nation. about the government’s ability to deliver on the president’s us...We have such support there! And we say... what shall ever, tendered his resignation at the height of a political clam- Those returning servicemen and women, many with physical principal legislative achievement. Shinseki’s exit hardly we do with this [support]? Look, the other administration or for his departure and as revelations of systemic delays in or mental wounds, have put additional strains on the VA’s resolves those lingering problems. But it does let the White [that of Bill Clinton] was pro-Palestinian in an extreme way. veterans’ patient care mounted daily. Shinseki left even before health care system. The inspector general, examining the trou- House, for the moment, turn a page, manage a crisis and quiet I was not afraid to maneuver there. I did not fear confronta- the review Obama had ordered of the department’s problems bled VA health care system in Phoenix, found that about 1,700 an election-year din. —AP tion with Clinton. I was not afraid to clash with the UN. was completed. Why anyone would have thought upon his reelection For Obama, there was little doubt that his decision to let as Prime Minister in 2009 that Netanyahu would be a Shinseki go was painful. “He is a very good man,” Obama said “horse of a different color” is difficult to understand. Yes, he of the former four-star Army general and Vietnam veteran. “I claimed to endorse a “two state solution”, but with suffi- don’t just mean he’s an accomplished man. I don’t just mean cient enough caveats as to render his endorsement mean- that he’s been an outstanding soldier. He’s a good person ingless. And yes, he agreed to a short-term “settlement who’s done exemplary work on our behalf.” In this crisis, it freeze”, but as the facts on the ground made clear, his became clear to the White House that the solution to the prob- agreement was full of holes. On the one hand, Netanyahu can be seen as a maneu- lems identified in news accounts and in a damning report verer, but in reality, he is an ideologue, relentless in his from the VA’s inspector general were endemic and would take efforts to maintain control of what he refers to as Judea time to turn around, let alone correct. and Samaria. He will feint to the left or right, as need be, That’s what set it apart the spectacularly bad launch of but the key to understanding him is to judge him by his healthcare.gov. Kathleen Sebelius stayed on as head of the actions, not his words. Department of Health and Human Services until April, seven months after that fumbling start. But that was a website prob- — Dr James J Zogby is the President of the Arab lem caused by poorly designed technology. It was fixable in American Institute. the short-term and in the end sign-ups exceeded projections. The path for Shinseki’s exit was laid a week ago when Obama told reporters that if Shinseki “does not think he can do a good job on this and if he thinks he has let our veterans down, then All articles appearing on these pages I’m sure that he is not going to be interested in continuing to are the personal opinion of the writ- serve.” ers. Kuwait Times takes no responsibil- On Wednesday, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough notified Obama of the scathing inspector gener- ity for views expressed therein. Kuwait al’s report as Obama flew back on Air Force One from West Times invites readers to voice their Point, New York, where he had just delivered a foreign policy opinions. Please send submissions via address. The VA inspector general’s report and a preliminary email to: [email protected] or review by Shinseki himself depicted the problems as wide- spread. The inspector general’s report offered another trou- via snail mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, bling observation: The issues went back nearly a decade, Kuwait. The editor reserves the right before Obama’s presidency. to edit any submission as necessary. That’s hardly a comfort for Obama and his beleaguered US President Barack Obama speaks to the media at the White House following a meeting with US Veterans Affairs White House. Obama served on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki on Friday in Washington, DC. — AFP NEWS SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

GI released in swap for Gitmo detainees Continued from Page1 to give us the news that Bowe is finally coming home!” Bob and Jami Bergdahl said in a statement released through Idaho “We have viewed Sgt Bergdahl’s release through diplomatic National Guard. “We cannot wait to wrap our arms around our means as a vital goal in its own right because of our historic only son.” commitment to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield,” the The five Guantanamo detainees were still at the base as of official said. Since his capture, Bergdahl has appeared in several yesterday morning, but were being transferred into the cus- Taleban videos. In January, the United States obtained a “proof tody of Qatari officials. Under the conditions of their release, of life” video of the soldier - the first concrete evidence in more the detainees will be banned from traveling outside of Qatar than three years that he was still alive. for at least one year. Obama and the emir of Qatar spoke last In his statement, Obama said “Sergeant Bergdahl’s recovery week about the conditions of the release, which have been is a reminder of America’s unwavering commitment to leave no codified in a memorandum of understanding between the two man or woman in uniform behind on the battlefield.” “And as countries, officials said. we find relief in Bowe’s recovery, our thoughts and prayers are The detainees are believed to be the most senior Afghans with those other Americans whose release we continue to pur- still held at the prison. They are believed to be: sue,” he added. Secretary of State John Kerry meanwhile said • Abdul Haq Wasiq, who served as the Taleban deputy min- he had spoken with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to brief ister of intelligence. him on the development. • Mullah Norullah Nori, a senior Taleban commander in the The Bergdahl family was in Washington when news of the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif when the Taliban fought US release broke, a senior US defense official said, without giving forces in late 2001. details. The US defense official said Bergdahl was able to walk • Khairullah Khairkhwa, who served in various Taleban posi- and became emotional on his way to freedom. “Once the was tions including interior minister and had direct ties to Mullah on the helicopter, he wrote on a paper plate, ‘SF?’” the official Omar and Osama bin Laden. said, referring to the abbreviation for special forces. “The opera- • Mohammed Nabi, who served as chief of security for the tors replied loudly, ‘Yes, we’ve been looking for you for a long Taleban in Qalat, Afghanistan, and later worked as a radio oper- time.’ And at this point, Sergeant Bergdahl broke down.” ator for the Taleban’s communications office in Kabul. The exchange took place at about 6 pm local time yester- • Mohammad Fazl, whom Human Rights Watch says could be day, which was at 10:30 am Washington time, a senior official prosecuted for war crimes for presiding over the mass killing of said. Bergdahl’s release was celebrated back home. “We were Shiites in Afghanistan in 2000 and 2001 as the Taliban sought to so joyful and relieved when President Obama called us today consolidate their control over the country. — Agencies ‘Gangnam Style’ hits 2 billion YouTube views Continued from Page1 Psy’s hip-hop side, his handlers told the newspaper. The “Gangnam” in the hit song’s title refers to Seoul’s most “Two billion views; they are very honorable and very upscale residential and shopping district lined with lux- burdensome numbers,” Psy said in a statement YouTube ury boutiques, top-end bars and restaurants frequented shared with AFP on Friday. “With the appreciation, I will by celebrities. come back soon with more joyful contents!” His follow- Psy sings about being the “guy who downs boiling A Bahraini boy plays football in the village of Barbar, west of the capital Manama, yesterday. — AFP up song “Gentleman” set the record for the most YouTube coffee in one shot” and who “goes completely crazy views in a single day - 38 million - on April 14, 2013. when the right time comes”. The video, which satirizes Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported yester- the area’s self-importance and ostentatious wealth, has KU upbeat on Shaddadiya university... day that Psy’s new song “Hangover”, a collaboration Psy breezing through a world of speedboats, yoga class- with rapper Snoop Dogg, was set for worldwide release es and exclusive clubs while performing an eccentric Continued from Page1 He said that the mega project is executed by many con- on June 8 during a live broadcast of America’s “Jimmy horse-riding dance. Only three percent of “Gangnam tractors, as separate bids were sought for each faculty, on Kimmel Live!” late-night talk show. The new creation Style” views at YouTube have been from inside South “Sabah Al-Salem University City is located to the south- which different contractors are working. “Kuwait always reportedly will be “completely different” and display Korea, underscoring Psy’s global appeal. — AFP west of Kuwait City, where an approximately 6 million aimed to establish a university city with integrated facili- square meter plot was allocated, which equals the dis- ties with all colleges within one campus. The objective is Envoys hail Amir’s visit to Iran tance between the Kuwait Towers and Sheraton Hotel. The that the new university should be developed to provide new university city is designed on an east-west axis, with world-class educational facilities equipped with most Continued from Page1 pointed to the political will of both countries’ leaders to the main campus in the east and the health sciences cam- advanced learning resources for preparing human promote cooperation and create a safe and stable pus in the west,” he added. resources for the overall future development of Kuwait. Meanwhile, Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Anayati regional system based on non-interference in other According to Fadhli, there are no delays. “Official steps This campus is planned to become a hub for education yesterday lauded Sheikh Sabah’s visit as a significant step countries’ internal affairs and respect of their sovereignty towards executing this project started in 2004 when a and a knowledge destination of the future,” stressed Fadhli. in bilateral relations that date back to over half a century. and independence. decree was issued to establish the SSUC, and it was sup- The Sabah Al-Salem University City will have all ameni- He said HH the Amir’s visit comes at a critical time amid HH the Amir’s visit to Iran would open a new chapter posed to be completed in 10 years. The Ministry of Public ties “It’s the second biggest university project in the Middle complicated changes in the region that is swarming with of bilateral cooperation, bring favorable impacts on the Works was supervising the project, but work didn’t begin. East. Apart of the various faculties of the university - incessant events and political reflections and chaos in present and future of the entire region and help in resolv- Later, Kuwait University decided to execute the project approximately 13 - the project also includes schools, nurs- some countries. He said his country is seeking to boost ing several outstanding regional issues, Anayati noted. itself and work started in 2011. We expect to finish in 2020, eries, gardens, a hospital, nine shelters, sports cities, confidence and political relations with neighboring The visit, which comes in light of the current circum- but in 2016 or 2017, the first part of the project will be mosques, shopping malls, accommodation for academic countries, primarily Kuwait. stances in the region, is a sign of deep-rooted relations launched with some colleges including the faculties of staff, a water desalination station, electricity generators The tour is of paramount significance as its agenda between the Muslim neighbors, the ambassador pointed arts, education, sciences, engineering, administrative sci- that will provide the whole city with power and a cooling mainly includes issues and affairs pertinent to regional out. He said Kuwait boasts of economic, trade and finan- ences and life sciences, as these mostly cause traffic prob- station. An artificial lake will separate the girls’ and boys’ security and stability and trade, cultural and security cial potential to become the gateway of Iran and Central lems,” he explained. faculty buildings,” he concluded. cooperation between Iran and Kuwait, Anayati added. He Asia to the Arab world. — KUNA SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 SPORTS

Hope for Kuznetsova in Paris Rupp sets 10,000m record Narine to miss Test series PARIS: After overcoming fifth seed Petra Kvitova in a claycourt street fight yes- EUGENE: American Olympic silver medallist Galen Rupp ran the KINGSTON: West Indies spinner Sunil Narine will miss next month’s three-test terday, Svetlana Kuznetsova considered whether the cycles of life meant this year’s fastest 10,000 metres to break his national record at the series against New Zealand after opting to stay with his Indian Premier League was her year to win the French Open again. The Russian won at Roland Garros opening session of the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League team, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has said. The “Windies First Policy” in 2009, five years after claiming the U.S. Open title, so maybe it is her time to meeting on Friday. With British Olympic gold medallist and train- of the WICB required the 26-year-old spinner to join the training camp by win again in 2014. ing partner Mo Farah cheering him on, Rupp powered home in today, also the day when his Twenty20 team plays the final. “Everybody talks about it, but it’s still too far, still only third round. I prefer to 26 minutes, 44.36 seconds to defeat Kenyan world bronze “The onus of the WICB is to protect the integrity of international cricket at all leave it out there,” she said with a smile after reaching the last 16 at Roland medallist Paul Tanui by five seconds at the University of Oregon’s times,” the board’s Director of Cricket Richard Pybus said in a statement. “International cricket, and specifically Test cricket, is priority and requires Garros. Her three-hour match with Kvitova left both players exhausted after a Hayward Field, his home track. series of long, full-blooded rallies. The Czech former Wimbledon champion dedicated preparation which is integral to team success. “The WICB pol- Only Ethiopian world record holder Kenenisa Bekele has run took two timeouts to have her right thigh treated and ended icy requires players to commit to sufficient preparation leading in to the tussle with it heavily bandaged. “I left out there every- faster (26:25.97) on American soil. “I surprised myself a little bit to a series as part of a culture of excellence,” Pybus added. thing I could,” said Kuznetsova. “The match turned around run that fast,” said the 28-year-old Rupp, who bettered the US Difficult to read and more successful in the shorter formats, many times and I just hung in there and did my best. “I feel record of 26:48.00 he set at Brussels in 2011. “I wasn’t thinking Narine has played six tests claiming 21 wickets, 18 of them really good, I feel really excited. I really feel almost like Rafa about the time until a quarter mile to go, the last lap,” the coming against New Zealand. (Nadal) out there.” Kvitova was the fourth of the top five seeds Oregon native added. His absence would force West Indies to look at off-spinner to exit the tournament, opening it up to a younger genera- Kenyan Olympic champion and world record holder David Shane Shillingford, just back from a suspension for an illegal tion of players and also to those, like Kuznetsova, who have Rudisha returns from a year-long knee injury to face a high quali- bowling action, and towering left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn experience on their side.—Reuters ty 800 metres field to highlight late yesterday’s action.—Reuters who played his last test in December 2010.—Reuters Red Sox triumph

BOSTON: AJ Pierzynski hit an RBI triple in the bot- tom of the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox — on their fourth manager of the night following a string of ejections — beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Friday in the latest testy game between the teams. Jonny Gomes scored the winning run. Fittingly, he reached base when he was hit by a pitch, a com- mon theme that led to one bench-clearing scrum and nearly as many ejections as runs on a wild night at Fenway Park. Juan Carlos Oviedo (1-2) plunked Gomes with one out in the 10th and Pierzynski followed with a drive to the triangle in right-center. The Red Sox rushed out of the dugout - for once not to possibly fight their AL East rivals - and cele- brated their fifth straight win following a 10-game skid. Andrew Miller (2-4) got the win after the Red PHILADELPHIA: Phillies’ Reid Brignac (right) slides into second base under New York Sox rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Tampa Bay ace Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada to advance on a ball hit by AJ Burnett during the fourth David Price. inning of a baseball game. —AP ASTROS 2, ORIOLES 1 Jonathan Villar broke an 0-for-26 slump with a Phillies down Mets go-ahead double in the seventh inning and Houston extended its winning streak to seven BOSTON: Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers (9) and center fielder Desmond Jennings (8) collide while trying to make the play on a game-winning RBI triple by Boston Red Sox’s AJ PHILADELPHIA: Reid Brignac’s RBI single RBI was snapped. games with a victory over Baltimore in the annual Pierzynski during the 10th inning. —AP in the bottom of the 14th inning gave Hector Sanchez and Gregor Blanco each Major League Baseball Civil Rights game. Philadelphia a 6-5 win over the New York had a two-run single for the Giants, who It is the first time Houston, losers of 100-plus He is 2-0 with a 1.60 ERA in six road starts. Kluber (6-3) gave up a two-run shot to Carlos Mets on Friday night. scored seven runs with two outs. San games the last three seasons, has won seven J.A. Happ (4-2) lost for the first time in four Gonzalez in the fourth but recorded his third dou- Domonic Brown hit a three-run homer Francisco has scored 117 runs with two straight since 2010. Brett Oberholtzer (2-6) allowed starts, allowing a season worst six runs in 7 2-3 ble-figure strikeout game this season. He ends the and drove in four runs for the Phillies, who outs, tops in the big leagues. four hits and a run in seven innings. innings. Jose Bautista homered for the Blue Jays month 4-0 with a 2.09 ERA in six starts. ended the Mets’ six-game winning streak Wainwright (8-3) entered with a 20- Chad Qualls got four outs for his fifth save. The and threw out a runner at first base from right field Kluber, who struck out a career-high 13 on May at Citizens Bank Park. inning scoreless streak and a major league- Astros had one hit before Matt Dominguez dou- for the second straight game. 4 against the White Sox, finished May with 60 Marlon Byrd reached second base when leading 1.67 ERA. He was trying to become bled to start the seventh. Alex Presley singled with strikeouts in 43 innings. The right-hander allowed right fielder Chris Young dropped his fly the first nine-game winner in the National one out but was thrown out trying to stretch it into TIGERS 6, MARINERS 3 five hits with one walk and was given a standing ball for an error leading off the 14th. Carlos League, but lasted just 4 1-3 innings and a double. Robbie Grossman followed with a double Justin Verlander pitched into the eighth inning, ovation by the crowd of 25,066 when he was Ruiz followed with a single to center off allowed seven earned runs and eight hits. to tie it 1-all. Villar’s ground rule double chased and Victor Martinez and Miguel Cabrera hit two- pulled after retiring the first batter in the eighth. Jenrry Mejia (4-2). After pinch-hitter Cesar His ERA jumped to 2.32. Miguel Gonzalez (3-4). The Astros wore the uni- out homers off Hisashi Iwakuma to lead Detroit The Indians snapped a four-game losing streak, Hernandez was intentionally walked, forms of the Houston Eagles and the Orioles past Seattle. Cabrera hit a two-run shot in the third while the Rockies fell to 2-5 on their nine-game Brignac drove an opposite-field shot that REDS 6, DIAMONDBACKS 4 donned the uniforms of the Baltimore Elite Giants off Iwakuma (3-2) to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead. trip. Cleveland chased Juan Nicasio (5-3) with a one-hopped the wall in left. Justin De Arizona’s Devin Mesoraco hit a grand of the Negro Leagues.Houston rookie George Martinez connected two innings later for a three- four-run fifth. Michael Bourn’s single tied the game Fratus (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings slam off former Cincinnati teammate Springer, who hit seven homers in his previous sev- run shot on the 10th pitch of the at-bat after before Cabrera’s homer put the Indians ahead. to earn the win. Phillies starter A.J. Burnett Bronson Arroyo. Mesoraco also had a solo en games, went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts to snap Cabrera was intentionally walked. It was the 13th Lonnie Chisenhall, who drove in two runs, added had a season-high 11 strikeouts, but shot off reliever Evan Marshall in the ninth an 11-game hitting streak. homer of the season for Martinez, who raised his an RBI double. Cody Allen pitched a perfect ninth allowed five runs, five hits and six walks in inning for the second two-homer game of AL-leading average to .347. Rajai Davis also went for his second save. seven innings. his career. AJ Pollock doubled twice, sin- ATHLETICS 9, ANGELS 5 deep for Detroit. Mets rookie Rafael Montero lasted just 3 gled and scored two runs for the Brandon Moss hit a grand slam in the first Verlander (6-4) lost three of his previous four PADRES 4, WHITE SOX 1 2-3 innings, allowing four runs three Diamondbacks. In the first five games of inning, and Josh Donaldson had two home runs starts and gave up 11 hits in each of his past two Ian Kennedy struck out nine in six strong earned - and seven hits in the shortest of the homestand, Pollock is 11 for 20 with and four RBIs in Oakland’s victory over Los Angeles. outings. This time, he allowed five hits, struck out innings and Yonder Alonso hit a two-run homer to his four career starts. Bobby Abreu hit a five doubles, a triple and a home run and Coco Crisp had two hits and drove in a run for the seven and walked one. Joba Chamberlain pitched lead San Diego past Chicago. Cameron Maybin hit two-run double to give the Mets a 5-4 lead has scored nine runs. Mike Leake (3-4) gave A’s, who have won three of five since a four-game the ninth for his second save. Kyle Seager hit a two- his first home run of the season and Alonso fin- in the fifth. The Phillies answered in the up four runs, three earned, and six hits in losing streak. Moss left the game with right calf run homer for the Mariners, who played without ished with three hits as the Padres ended Chicago’s bottom half when Brown’s groundout tied six innings for his first win in eight starts. tightness. Howie Kendrick hit a two-run homer and second baseman Robinson Cano (bruised hand) for three-game winning streak. it at 5. He struck out four and walked one. Mike Trout added a solo shot for the Angels, who the second straight night. Kennedy (4-6) yielded one run and four hits Arroyo (4-4), facing his former team for lost for only the seventh time in 21 games. C.J. Cron with three walks. The lone run was set up by BRAVES 3, MARLINS 2 the first time, allowed five runs and nine also drove in a pair of runs. Drew Pomeranz (5-2) INTERLEAGUE Maybin’s mental lapse in center field in the fourth Julio Teheran pitched 7 1-3 innings and hits through seven innings. Mesoraco’s pitched a season-high 5 1-3 innings, allowing five INDIANS 5, ROCKIES 2 inning, when he forgot how many outs there were. scored the tying run in the seventh as second career slam came on the first pitch runs and four hits. Pomeranz had not allowed a run Corey Kluber struck out 12 in 7 1-3 innings to Huston Street pitched a perfect ninth for his Atlanta moved a game ahead of Miami after the Reds opened the second inning at home in 17 innings before the Angels struck in extend his dominant pitching in May, and Asdrubal 16th save in 16 opportunities. White Sox starter atop the NL East. with three consecutive singles. Aroldis the fourth. Garrett Richards (4-2) got only two outs. Cabrera broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run John Danks (3-5) allowed two runs in seven The Braves trailed 2-0 in the sixth inning Chapman pitched a perfect ninth for his He gave up five runs on five hits in the first inning. homer to send Cleveland over Colorado. innings.—AP but rallied to break a four-game losing sixth save. streak. They won for only the third time in TWINS 6, YANKEES 1 their past 13 road games. PIRATES 2, DODGERS 1 Ricky Nolasco pitched six effective innings, Teheran (5-3) allowed five hits and two Reid Brignac’s RBI single in the bottom Oswaldo Arcia homered and threw out a runner at MLB results/standings runs, which raised his ERA to 1.83. Teheran, of the 14th inning gave Philadelphia a 6-5 home plate, and Minnesota flexed some muscle in beating New York. Josh Willingham and Trevor Colorado 6, Philadelphia 2; Toronto 9, Tampa Bay 6; Boston 6, Atlanta 3; NY Mets 4, Pittsburgh 2; Chicago White Sox 2, who came into the game 2 for 25 this sea- win over the New York Mets on Friday Cleveland 1; Houston 3, Kansas City 0; Milwaukee 7, Baltimore 6 (10 Innings); Minnesota 4, Texas 3; St. Louis 6, NY son, had a single and a double. The right- night. Plouffe also connected against Vidal Nuno (1-2) for the light-hitting Twins, winners for the second time Yankees 0; San Diego 4, Arizona 3; Detroit 6, Oakland 5; LA Angels 6, Seattle 4; LA Dodgers 6, Cincinnati 3; San hander improved to 4-0 in six career starts Domonic Brown hit a three-run homer Francisco 4, Chicago Cubs 0. against the Marlins with an ERA of 2.50. and drove in four runs for the Phillies, who in eight games. Texas and Kansas City were the American League National League Three relievers combined to complete a snapped the Mets’ six-game winning only American League teams to begin the day with fewer homers than the Twins’ 39. Kurt Suzuki and Eastern Division Eastern Division five-hitter with Craig Kimbrel pitching a streak at Citizens Bank Park. W L PCT GB Atlanta 28 23 .549 - perfect ninth for his 14th save in 16 Marlon Byrd reached second base when former Yankees infielder Eduardo Nunez had RBI Toronto 31 22 .585 - singles in the eighth, giving Minnesota its highest Miami 27 25 .519 1.5 chances. right fielder Chris Young dropped his fly NY Yankees 27 24 .529 3 Washington 25 26 .490 3 run total since scoring eight against Boston on May Giancarlo Stanton hit his NL-leading ball for an error leading off the 14th. Carlos Baltimore 26 24 .520 3.5 NY Mets 23 28 .451 5 16th home run in the first inning to put the Ruiz followed with a single to center off 13. Nolasco (3-5) had not won since April 24, a span Tampa Bay 23 30 .434 8 Philadelphia 22 27 .449 5 Marlins up 2-0. Tom Koehler (4-5) allowed Jenrry Mejia (4-2). After pinch-hitter Cesar of six starts. Boston 22 29 .431 8 Central Division Central Division three runs in seven innings. The Marlins Hernandez was intentionally walked, Milwaukee 31 22 .585 - ROYALS 6, BLUE JAYS 1 Detroit 29 19 .604 - lost for only the second time in their past Brignac drove an opposite-field shot that St. Louis 29 23 .558 1.5 Alex Gordon and Lorenzo Cain homered to back Chicago White Sox 27 27 .500 5 13 games against NL East teams. one-hopped the wall in left. Pittsburgh 23 28 .451 7 Jason Vargas as Kansas City beat Toronto. Cain Minnesota 24 25 .490 5.5 Justin De Fratus (1-0) pitched two Kansas City 24 27 .471 6.5 Cincinnati 22 28 .440 7.5 went 3 for 4 and matched a career high with four BREWERS 11, CUBS 5 scoreless innings to earn the win. Phillies Cleveland 24 29 .453 7.5 Chicago Cubs 19 31 .380 10.5 RBIs. Gordon reached base three times to help the Western Division Ryan Braun homered to highlight a five- starter A.J. Burnett had a season-high 11 Western Division Royals hand Toronto its second consecutive loss San Francisco 33 19 .635 - run first inning for Milwaukee. Braun had strikeouts, but allowed five runs, five hits Oakland 31 21 .596 - following a season-best, nine-game winning LA Angels 29 22 .569 1.5 LA Dodgers 29 24 .547 4.5 three hits and three RBIs for Milwaukee, and six walks in seven innings. which has won 25 of its last 31 games streak. Texas 26 26 .500 5 Colorado 28 24 .538 5 Mets rookie Rafael Montero lasted just 3 Kansas City has 24 home runs, fewest in the Seattle 25 26 .490 5.5 San Diego 24 29 .453 9.5 against Chicago. Rickie Weeks and Martin 2-3 innings, allowing four runs three Maldonado had three hits and two RBIs majors. Vargas (5-2) struck out seven in six innings. Houston 21 32 .396 10.5 Arizona 21 33 .389 13 earned - and seven hits in the shortest of each as the Brewers scored a season-high his four career starts. Bobby Abreu hit a runs in its most lopsided victory of the two-run double to give the Mets a 5-4 lead year. Marco Estrada (5-2) allowed three in the fifth. The Phillies answered in the earned runs and six hits in six innings. bottom half when Brown’s groundout tied McIlroy stumbles, Casey leads Travis Wood (5-5) turned in his shortest it at 5. outing of the season when he lasted only 2 DUBLIN: Overnight leader Rory McIlroy experi- shot 77 (Masters), 76 (Wells Fargo Casey was ranked as high as third in the 2-3 innings. He gave up 10 hits and seven INTERLEAGUE NATIONALS 9, RANGERS 2 enced a stunning free-fall to plunge nine strokes Championship) and 74 (Players Championship) world in 2009, before injuries and divorce con- earned runs for the Cubs (19-33), who have behind leader Paul Casey after the second round on Friday. McIlroy arrived at Muirfield Village spired to drive him to the brink of despair. Ian Desmond keyed a 15-hit attack with the worst record in the majors. Chicago, at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio on fresh off winning the European Tour’s flagship “It’s very difficult when you’ve played to a cer- a three-run homer and Stephen Strasburg shut out in its last two games at San Friday. After snaring the first-round lead with an BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on tain level and I genuinely had no clue how to pitched six solid innings for Washington. Francisco, ended its scoreless streak at 22 opening 63 at Muirfield Village Golf Club, Sunday, just days after breaking up with his ten- play to that level at certain stages,” he told innings. Jayson Werth and Denard Span had McIlroy notched three consecutive double nis-playing fiancee Caroline Wozniacki. reporters. three hits each for Washington, which had bogeys en route to a six-over-par 78. His double-bogey run on Friday started at his “You start to contemplate, why am I doing GIANTS 9, CARDINALS 4 lost six of seven. Previously slumping, But he did not blame his dismal day on a sore fourth hole, the par-four 13th, where his second this? Is there much point continuing? That’s not Madison Bumgarner struck out 10 in Washington’s offense has 14 runs and 30 left knee he tweaked during the first round, shot from the rough hit a tree and ended up easy. Luckily I didn’t think about that too long. seven scoreless innings and Hunter Pence hits in its last two games. instead admitting that it was poor driving even deeper in the woods. “I dove into the challenge of that and that got hit a three-run homer off Adam Strasburg (4-4) allowed two unearned caused his high score. At the par-four 14th, his approach shot from absorbed by the process and that’s the easiest Wainwright for surging San Francisco. runs, though his error led to them, and six “I just kept missing fairways and making it the juicy rough hit the bank of the pond protect- way out of it because if you think too much it Bumgarner (7-3) allowed three hits and hits. He struck out nine and walked one. It tough for myself and obviously that little three- ing the green and bounced into the hazard. can become very consuming. I felt like I was on matched a season high for strikeouts set in was the eighth straight start in which hole stretch didn’t help,” the Northern Irishman Even more shockingly, he also dropped two the edge of being consumed sometimes.” his previous start against Minnesota. He Strasburg has pitched at least six innings told reporters on a day when Englishman Casey shots at the par-five 15th, where he hit the ball Casey has found his game and confidence walked one. and allowed three runs or less. He surged three shots clear of the field. twice playing a bunker shot, incurring a penalty again over the past year. He won the Irish Open San Francisco has won eight of nine and improved his ERA to a season-low 3.15. “Take those three holes out and it wouldn’t stroke. on the European Tour last June and has been in owns the best record in the majors at 36- Adrian Beltre had three hits for Texas, have been that bad a day but these little runs I’m The resurgent Casey, on the other hand, did solid form since. 19. Pence had two hits and scored twice. which fell to 6-3 on its 11-game road trip. getting on it just seems to get away from me.” almost everything right to card a six-under 66 World number one Adam Scott lamented a Pablo Sandoval extended his hitting streak Rangers starter Colby Lewis (4-4) allowed McIlroy was referring to the bad habit he has for 12-under 132, while Masters champion 70 that left him seven strokes off the pace. “I had to 10 games with a single and a double, six runs, five earned, and nine hits in taking fallen into recently of shooting poor second Bubba Watson bogeyed the final two holes to plenty of good golf and didn’t take advantage of but his run of nine straight games with an his first road loss.—AP rounds. In his past three PGA Tour events, he end the day in second place on nine-under. all my chances,” he said.—Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 SPORTS

Busch wins Truck Photo of the day Series race in dover

DOVER: Kyle Busch climbed out of his full season, but has won every race he truck, bowed to the crowd, and sprayed entered. He can make it a tripleheader beverages at his crew. Busch has the famil- sweep with a win in late yesterday’s iar victory celebration down pat - a perfect Nationwide race and today’s Cup race. end to what has been a perfect season. Winning a Truck race was a nice start. Busch made it 4 for 4 in the Truck Series, “They’re fun to drive, but they’re certain- dominating again to win at Dover ly a challenge to drive, especially here,” he International Speedway. He was again the said. Matt Crafton, the defending series class of the field on Friday and now has a champion, won the only other Truck race at checkered flag at Dover to go along with Martinsville. He was running second when ones from Daytona, Kansas and Charlotte. he smacked the Dover wall with about 43 “I don’t know that there’s anything I can laps left, ending his race. It was the first say that I’m doing that’s allowing us to win time he hadn’t finished in 47 series starts. those races,” Busch said. “Just unload and Ryan Blaney was second, and Johnny expect to win races.” Sauter, Brandon Jones and Joey Coulter Cruising in the No. 51 Toyota, Busch led round out the top five. Only seven trucks 150 of 200 laps on the mile track. Busch finished on the lead lap. “I don’t think any- won from the pole for the third time, his one was going to catch the 51,” Blaney said. lone blemish a seventh-place start at the “He was something else.” season-opener at Daytona. Busch will skip the next two series races “I’ve enjoyed being able to run up front and return for the June 26 race at Kentucky. and lead laps,” Busch said. Busch won his Always confident his abilities, Busch said fifth straight Truck Series race overall, tak- finishing undefeated was “feasible.” “We’ve ing the 2013 season finale at Homestead. beat him,” Sauter said. “We’ve beat him at He has 39 series victories. different racetracks in the past. Kyle’s a “We’re just trying to work on our stuff great racecar driver, we all know that. We and make it faster,” he said. “All that work is also know he’s not unbeatable. I’m pretty paying off this year.” Busch does not a run a confident we can catch him.”—AP Blackhawks defeat Kings

LOS ANGELES: The defending Stanley Cup Watched by a sellout crowd of 18,500, champion Chicago Blackhawks, with the game began at a lightning-fast pace Patrick Kane back to his best, staved off with the Blackhawks initially posing more playoff elimination for a second straight of an offensive threat but it was the Kings Mansour Al Safran performs a wall ride in Kuwait City.— www.redbull.com game by beating the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 who opened the scoring with just under at Staples Center on Friday. three minutes left in the first period. Two goals in the second period, fol- Left wing Dwight King, on an assist from lowed by two more late in the third, made Jarret Stoll who retrieved a loose puck from the difference in a Game Six of electrifying the corner, rifled a shot past Blackhawks Saints end English title pace, dramatic lead changes and high goaltender Corey Crawford to put the Kings energy as Chicago tied the best-of-seven ahead 1-0. Chicago, who beat Los Angeles Western Conference finals series at 3-3. 5-4 in double overtime on Wednesday to Trailing 0-1 after the first period, the fend off playoff elimination, then respond- jinx in dramatic style Blackhawks scored twice in quick succes- ed with a flurry of two goals within two sion in the second through right wings minutes in the second period. Kane and Ben Smith, then rallied from 2-3 Kane scored with a wrist shot at 1.12 LONDON: Northampton Saints became English rug- down in the third as defenseman Duncan before Smith followed up 97 seconds later by union champions for the first time in their history Keith and Kane, again, struck with wrist after banking the puck into the net off the yesterday beating Saracens 24-20 with a last minute shot. “This team just sticks to it, it’s an back of goaltender Quick’s foot. try by Alex Waller in extra-time in the Premiership unbelievable group of guys,” the enigmatic The atmosphere became electric in the final at Twickenham. Northampton’s victory came just Kane, who had just a single point after the third when the Kings tied the score at 2-2 over a week after they had beaten fellow English side first four games of the series before regain- with a wrist shot by defenseman Drew Bath in the European Challenge final and meant dou- ing his customary form, told NBC television. Doughty at 5.32 before the home fans ble heartbreak for 2011 English champions Saracens, “For some reason when the chips are down, erupted in delight after Alec Martinez who lost to French side Toulon in the European Cup it seems like we’ve got a lot of guys that struck at 7.38 on a power play to make it 3- final last Saturday. step up. Huge team effort tonight.” 2. Once again, though, Chicago responded. The game had gone into extra time with the sides Kane, the Conn Smythe Trophy winner Keith, superbly set up by Kane, scored at locked at 14-14. It was still level at 17-17 before last season as the most valuable player of 11.34 to even things up at 3-3 before Kane Charlie Hodgson kicked Saracens ahead. But it was the Stanley Cup playoffs, was delighted by struck with his eighth goal of the postsea- Waller who dived under a heap of bodies at the death his team’s efforts in coming back from a 2-3 son, a wrist shot with just 3.45 left to put to claim the try although a drop goal would have deficit with less than nine minutes remain- the Blackhawks ahead for good. been sufficient as they had outscored their oppo- ing in the third period. The series shifts back to Chicago for a nents two tries to one at that stage. “It was disappointing, especially when decisive Game Seven on Sunday and the It took a couple of minutes for the video referee to we feel we could have prevented that sec- tell referee JP Doyle he could award the try. The Saints ond goal and then you take the penalty to eventual winners will advance to meet the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup Finals. players dropped to their knees in joy and celebration make it 3-2,” he said. while the Saracens players were left distraught. “I “It’s one game, do-or-die, to go to the “I was out on the ice for two of the goals haven’t slept all week and now a finish like that, I Stanley Cup final,” said Kane, who was a piv- before that and felt I had to do something don’t think I’ve got any hairs or fingernails left,” otal figure for the Blackhawks last year to get it back. Luckily I was able to do that.” Northampton captain Dylan Hartley told BBC radio. Kings captain Dustin Brown was bitterly when they beat the Kings in five games at “It means everything to win it. We were so close disappointed after his team surrendered the same stage of the playoffs. last year. I’m proud to do it, not just for the town, but two late goals, goaltender Jonathan Quick “If you were offered this at the start of for all these special people here. I’m so proud of the Alex Waller in action in this file photo ending the night with 21 saves on 25 shots the season, you’d take it 100 percent of the squad.” It had been a very different picture early on as in a match-up between the past two time.” Kings defenseman Doughty simply Saracens took an early lead through a 13th minute judged to have gone forward and Doyle, to sarcastic Charlie Hodgson, who had come on as a replace- Stanley Cup champions. hopes his team can benefit from what they penqlty by England fly-half Owen Farrell. cheers from the Saints fans, went back on his original ment for the injured Farrell, held his head in his hands “I don’t think we can expect to give up learned in their Game Six defeat as they Farrell made Saints pay for another infringement decision. However, showing great character Saracens as his conversion attempt from the touch line four goals in one game,” said forward head to Chicago for the series decider. as five minutes later he landed another penalty to regrouped and replied with a stunning try just seven bounced back off the right-hand post. Myler and Brown. “It’s been our problem the last two “We have a one-game playoff in their make it 6-0. However, despite at one point threaten- minutes from time. A rare move across the back line Hodgson exchanged penalties before Hodgson put games, giving up too many goals. building to punch a ticket to the finals,” he ing to swamp their opponents Saracens missed a saw a sublime pass from hooker Schalk Brits put cen- Saracens ahead. But it was left to Waller to become “That’s the result of making mistakes in said. “We have got to focus and learn from chance to go 9-0 up when Farrell sent a penalty wide tre Marcello Bosch over in the right hand corner. the Saints hero with his dramatic try at the end. —AFP the neutral zone and mistakes on coverage. our mistakes tonight and go in there ready of the posts. However, Northmaton were sparked into If we clean that up, we’re good.” to play.”—Reuters life by Ken Pisi, who produced the move of the first half when the Saints wing went on a weaving 60-yard Lions shock Bulls run from inside his own half and provoked a penalty being awarded to them. Captain Tom Wood turned down two chances of a JOHANNESBURG: Marnitz Boshoff kicked 22 lost seven southern hemisphere provincial cham- kick at goal in order to maintain the pressure by kick- points as Golden Lions defeated Northern Bulls pionship matches in a row as they harassed the ing for line-outs in the right-hand corner. And from for the first time in Super Rugby with a 32-21 vic- favored Bulls throughout. the second the bold move was rewarded with the tory yesterday. The 25-year-old fly-half slotted Under intense pressure, the visitors commit- opening try as the ball swept along the Saints back two conversions, four penalties and two drop ted infringements, and the recently subdued row and finally Luther Burrell’s deft pass to Ben Foden goals at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Boshoff was back to best, potting all six shots at saw him dive over. It was the fourth time Boshoff has contributed the posts. Stephen Myler converted for a 7-6 half-time lead more than 20 points this season and raised his Trailing 29-9 with 10 minutes left, the Bulls only for Farrell to nose Sarries ahead again with his tally to 170 — bettered only by the 192 of staged a late rally which produced two tries, but third penalty early in the second half. Wellington Hurricanes’ Beauden Barrett. hopes of a losing bonus point were dashed by a Myler then took control to send George Pisi over A shock victory in the Highveld derby lifted last-minute Boshoff penalty. the line for the second try. He produced a perfectly the Lions off the bottom of the table to 13th after Boshoff had points on the board within 93 weighted kick through to open up the Saracens halting a run of seven consecutive Super 15 loss- seconds of the kick-off with easily the ugliest of defence and Pisi dived on the ball. Myler converted es. Defeat virtually ended the already slim play- his eight drop goals this season. but then came a moment of drama when their oppo- offs hopes of the ninth-place Bulls, whose seven Forced to use his weaker left foot from close nents thought they had grabbed their first try. away matches this season have all ended in range, he barely connected with the ball, but the Referee JP Doyle awarded a try when Chris Wyles’ defeat. kick skimmed the crossbar and the Lions were pass to Farrell saw him stroll over the line. Doyle sig- The Pretoria franchise need bonus-point victo- ahead. Although coming off second best territori- LOS ANGELES: Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (right) blocks a shot by Chicago nalled for the conversion to be taken and Farrell was ries over the Melbourne Rebels (home) and fel- ally and at set pieces, the Lions’ harrying enabled Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell as Kings’ Jake Muzzin helps defend during first setting up to kick but a message came over from the low-South Africans Western Stormers (away) dur- Boshoff to kick two penalties, before two from period of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup TMO in the stands that there had been a forward pass ing July to have any hope of making the knock- rival playmaker Jacques-Louis Potgieter narrowed playoffs. —AP earlier in the move. Alex Goode’s pass to Wyles was out phase. It was difficult to believe the Lions had the gap to 9-6 by half-time.—AFP VIVA holds orientation session for United soccer school’s top Qualifiers

KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-grow- are taken care of during their travels. Manchester United program is just ing and most developed telecom Commenting on this occasion, one of the ways in which we are try- operator, announced that it held an Abdulrazzaq Bader Al-Essa, Director ing to do this.” orientation session with the top 10 of Corporate Communications at The top 10 players were chosen players who will visit Manchester to VIVA said: “At VIVA, we work tirelessly by a joint judging committee con- practice at Manchester United’s to ensure that our budding athletes sisting of MUSS coaches, a Kuwaiti Cardington training ground, and to get the most out of their training team led by players from the Kuwaiti play a game at Old Trafford, the and experience at Manchester National Football team. Each of the home of Manchester United. The top United Soccer School (MUSS). Our players were judged on the basis of 10 players were chosen from over aim is to better equip them with all their foot-balling capability and tal- 200 participants who joined in the the necessary information they will ent, physical fitness, discipline, their Manchester United Soccer Academy require during their trip to the UK, communication skills amongst each try outs, which were held in April from safety procedures, rules and other as players and their general 2014. regulations to travel etiquette and conduct on and off the field. The All the players will enjoy a fully what will be expected from them training program focused on differ- funded week-long training camp in during their training course at ent technical areas, such as drib- Manchester being trained by the MUSS.” “We are very pleased to have bling, short passing, turning and fin- best Manchester United coaches. been able to support these young ishing. The programs were also Ayman Al Mutairi explains the details of the trip to the players. The Manchester United Soccer athletes in bringing them closer to designed to develop young players School (MUSS) is a private facility their dream of becoming profession- in other fields, such as tactical years, starting with the 2011- 2012 Trafford in England. To support its competitions, and organized a num- very close to Manchester city center. al football players. VIVA is very com- understanding, and mental, physical Premier League season. In August sponsorship, VIVA has also devel- ber of activities to provide the sub- The players will be accompanied by mitted to encouraging young people and social growth. 2011 VIVA started to provide football oped a number of exciting promo- scribers with chances to watch the trainers, supervisors as well as VIVA in the community to develop their In 2011, VIVA announced its spon- fans the chance to win VIP tickets to tional offers and distinguished gifts, club stars playing matches at Old officials who will all ensure that they talents and hone their skills, and the sorship of Manchester United for five watch Manchester United play at Old entertaining programs, interactive Trafford. SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 SPORTS Clippers’ bid makes no sense — or cents NEW YORK: As the successor to Donald that could be moved to his adopted estate, Dodger Stadium, not to mention matic sellout in a city that is always Microsoft, Ballmer was already working Sterling in the NBA’s billionaire club, home in Seattle sometime down the a stake in the parking lots that surround looking to embrace the latest fad. to bring an NBA team back to Seattle. Steve Ballmer has assured himself of road? For now, we’ll go with A. the ballpark, a massive source of But the Lakers, even coming off their He was part of the group that tried to goodwill aplenty. Heck, Kim and Kanye Eventually, the correct answer might be income for the team and a potential worst season since moving to the City of buy the Sacramento Kings, only to be would’ve been a major upgrade over C. Both of the above. Ballmer has surely windfall for future development. Angels in 1960, remain NBA royalty. rebuffed when local owners were the guy Ballmer is replacing. What’s overpaid with his winning bid of $2 bil- Next to that, the Clippers’ deal looks The Clippers are a losing season or found to keep the franchise in northern harder to understand is why someone lion, nearly four times as much as the very much like a financial boondoggle, two away from fading back into obscuri- California. who clearly has a nose for business franchise was valued at by Forbes just a allowing Sterling to walk away from the ty. For Ballmer, then, there must be oth- Ballmer has said that it wouldn’t be would spend at least twice as much as few months ago and more than double NBA an even richer man than he was er considerations. Maybe he wants to wise to attempt a similar ploy with the he probably should have to purchase even the loftiest of projections. If before his inane ramblings about black become the West Coast version of Mark Clippers, calling it bad for business. For the Los Angeles Clippers, a team that approved by the NBA’s other owners, a people were recorded for the whole Cuban, another guy who made his for- now, he’s absolutely right. The Clippers shares its arena with two other teams mere formality unless Ballmer has been world to hear. Ballmer is even richer tune in high tech but became a house- are hot. He’d be foolish to abandon the (bad for revenue), was a laughingstock secretly recorded delivering a racist rant than Sterling - with a net worth estimat- hold name as the unfiltered owner of country’s second-largest media market, for much of its existence (little brand of his own, it will tie last year’s sale of ed at nearly $20 billion - but there’s no the Dallas Mavericks. even if he could get out of a lease at loyalty), and will forever remain second the Los Angeles Dodgers for the highest way he was thinking in dollars and cents The NBA’s newest would-be owner Staples Center that runs through 2024. fiddle to the city’s other NBA team (Jack price ever paid for a sports team. Many when he made his offer for the Clippers. certainly has some Cuban-like traits, if But Ballmer has shown he’s at a point Nicholson may show up for the occa- people scoffed at the Dodgers’ new Funny how the chance to own a sports his Microsoft farewell was any indica- in his life where good business isn’t sional Clippers playoff game, but the owners, led by Magic Johnson, saying team does that to otherwise astute peo- tion. Last December, from a stage in the necessarily his guiding principal. Lakers still run that town). they doled out far more than the base- ple. Granted, the Clippers are no longer middle of Key Arena (the former home Maybe in a few years, if the Lakers (Is this A) simply a $2 billion ego trip ball franchise was worth. But at least the laughingstock of a franchise that of the Seattle SuperSonics, we might return to prominence and Lob City for Ballmer, whose knows he’ll become there was some reasoning behind the managed six winning seasons in its first add), a teary Ballmer yelled out his becomes Losing City again, he’ll start far more recognized as the owner of outlandish price, since it involved one of 41 years of existence. They have two big appreciation to the company’s workers to gripe about sharing Staples with a the Clippers than he ever was as the the most recognizable names in all of stars in Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. They and walked off stage to the song “(I’ve rival team as well as the NHL’s Kings. CEO at Microsoft? American sports, a franchise with a long, set a franchise record with 57 wins this Had) The Time Of My Life” - a moment Maybe then, the Clippers will go the (Or is this B) part of a longer-range proven history of success. Plus, the deal season. They’ve even acquired a catchy that screamed, “Look at me! Please!!” way of their disgraced, soon-to-be for- plan to get his hands on a franchise included a pretty valuable piece of real nickname, Lob City, becoming an auto- Even as he stepped away from mer owner.—AP Heat too hot for Pacers

MIAMI: The Miami Heat crushed the Indiana Pacers 117-92 to stay in the hunt for a third straight NBA title after a 4-2 series win secured them the Eastern Conference championship on Friday. Miami, now in their fourth straight NBA Finals, will play either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder for the champi- onship. San Antonio lead the Western Conference Final 3-2. LeBron James and Chris Bosh top scored for Miami with 25 points each while Paul George had 29 points for the Pacers. After narrowly losing out in Game Five in Indiana on Wednesday, Miami knew they could ill-afford another slip-up and they dominated a Pacers team that in the end was no real match for them. “It is bitterly disappointing to fall short of our goals and bitterly disappointing to lose to this team three years in a row,” said Pacers head coach Frank Vogel. “But we are competing against the Michael Jordan of our era and the Chicago Bulls of our ITALY: Spain’s Marc Marquez steers his Honda during the first free practice session era and you have to tip your hats to them,” he for today’s Italian Moto GP, at the Mugello race circuit. —AP added. Miami become only the third franchise to reach four straight finals - following the Marquez on pole in Italy Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers. It was always going to be a lively atmosphere for such a cru- MUGELLO: Spain’s world champion Marc laps and be with the front group,” said the cial game but the Heat fans were additionally Marquez secured his sixth successive pole 27-year-old. “I feel like it’s a second place charged up by the antics of Pacers guard Lance position in six races this season as he timed because Iannone has extra soft tyres that Stephenson who has attempted to wind-up fastest in qualifying for today’s Italian can maybe get some extra tenths.” Iannone James throughout the series and drew atten- MotoGP at Mugello. had provided evidence of this as earlier on tion - and some ridicule - by blowing into The 21-year-old Honda rider, who has his Ducati he had established in the prac- James’s ear during Game Five. won the opening five races this season to tice session a new official top speed record If Stephenson thought that he could gain become the first rider since Giacomo for the MotoGP world championship of an advantage for his team by trying to get Agostini in 1972 to achieve that feat, was 349.6km/h (217.2 mph). under the Heat’s skin, his approach badly mis- recording his 43rd career pole. Iannone’s compatriot, nine-time cham- fired - his mere presence on court ensuring the “I have already demonstrated that I am pion Valentino Rossi, was left fuming by a loudest support Miami have received this sea- fast this year but I am also showing I am mix up over his tyres which will see him son. Miami’s now traditional slow start allowed consistent,” said Marquez, whose six poles start from 10th on the grid in what will be Indiana to take an early 9-2 lead but that was in a row in MotoGP emulates the pefor- his 300th race at this level. the last time they were ahead all night as the mance of Australian Casey Stoner in 2008. “We made a big mistake in the qualify- Heat, producing unselfish and smart offense, He edged out Italian Andrea Iannone and ing, we decided to change the front tyre at took charge. Miami led 24-13 at the end of the MIAMI: Heat forward LeBron James (6) slaps the ball from Indiana Pacers forward Paul George Spain’s two-time world champion Jorge the same time as the second rear,” said the first quarter with eleven of those points com- (center) as Heat forward Rashard Lewis (9) defends during the second half of Game 6 in the Lorenzo on a Yamaha. “I hope above all I 35-year-old, who last year ended a two sea- ing from James. If Stephenson was in danger of NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals. —AP don’t crash,” joked Iannone, who has son winning drought when he won the becoming a pantomime villain, flicking James acquired a reputation for crashing. Dutch MotoGP. in the face between plays, the boos from the er had been unwise to provoke James into with little trouble as Indiana’s challenge fizzled Lorenzo, who has a had a poor season “It was the wrong decision, I felt really crowd had more anger in them after he sent additional motivation. “I don’t think it is ever out. by his high standards and presently stands bad with the softer front and I was unable Norris Cole flying with a palm to the face, ruled good to tug on Superman’s cape,” he said. The Once again Miami had found another gear in just fifth place in the championship race, to improve my lap time. “It’s a great shame, a flagrant foul. Heat ended the half 60-34 up with 15 points when they really needed it but they know they 80 points adrift of Marquez, was happy because I had a good potential and could The score was 33-20 at that point with for James on 6 of 8 shooting and Bosh with 13 will face a much sterner test from their Western with his performance. have started on the front, my pace is good Stephenson’s 11 points keeping Indiana just in points - also on 6 of 8 shooting - while Conference opponents in the final. “We don’t “I’m satisfied with third place because with the bike, but it’s like this. Tomorrow touch but once again his approach had the Stephenson had not added a single point to take this moment for granted,” said James. “We it’s important to start in the first row here from the fourth row everything will be unintended consequence of raising Miami to his tally. The second half was purely about are going to celebrate tonight because this to try to avoid some problems with the first harder and more difficult.” —AFP another level. Certainly Vogel felt that his play- Miami managing their lead and they did so doesn’t happen every year.”—Reuters Quintana on brink of Giro success

ITALY: Nairo Quintana of Colombia is certain of too high as well. The supporters are there to base of the final climb with a lead of seven min- Giro d’Italia victory barring any final stage disas- help but they have to show respect,” added the utes on the peloton, Rogers and Bongiorno ter after preserving his handsome lead in yester- Bardiani rider. Quintana and Uran crossed the made their move 5km from home with the day’s penultimate 20th stage won by Australia’s line together at 4min 45secs but it had no major Australian making his final attack at 3km from Michael Rogers. Quintana came home in a pack effect on the overall standings. the finish following the fan incident with the ahead of his closest rival Rigoberto Uran and Organisers had promoted the 167km run Italian. carries a 3min 7sec lead into today’s closing from Maniago to Monte Zoncolan as one of the The 34-year-old Rogers only returned to com- 172km flat run. toughest in Europe with a final 10km run facing petition in April at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege fol- The Movistar rider, who measures just 1.67m the riders with a climb of 11.9 per cent. lowing a positive doping test last season that (5ft 6in) and finished second in last year’s Tour After a long breakaway group reached the was eventually dismissed. —AFP de France, is set for his first major Tour victory as the race which began in Belfast, Northern Ireland three weeks ago, concludes in Trieste. For Rogers this was his second win after com- ing home first in the 11th stage which finished at Savone. “Bjarne Risse (team manager) told us to get two in the escape and I was the last one to get in. Nicolas (teammate Roche) really worked hard for me and I could concentrate on the Zoncolan, a climb I didn’t know,” said Rogers. “We had very little information on the time gaps but at the end I delivered a time-trial per- formance on the climb. “Every victory is beautiful but the Zoncolan, is a mountain historic on the Giro. For any rider, it’s a dream to win this stage,” Gulf Bank team at the UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and he added. Atletico Madrid at Lisbon Stadium. Rogers came out on top at the summit finish, outlasting Italian Franco Pellizotti by 38secs after the two men broke away from an early escape Gulf Bank employees return group. “I wanted to win but victory wasn’t smiling on from Champions League final me,” said a dejected Pellizotti. “If I had done it, it would have been the greatest day of my career. KUWAIT: Gulf Bank announced the return employees. There were so many fans who came out to sup- of six employees who were nominated to The Bank continuously seeks to reward port me. Such a shame.” he added. attend the UEFA Champions League Final its outstanding employees to encourage Another Italian Francesco Bongiorno, who match between Real Madrid and Atletico further excellence. As a leading Bank in was badly hindered by an over excited support- Madrid, which took place in the Lisbon Kuwait, Gulf Bank’s philosophy for talent er, took third place, 49secs adrift of Rogers with Stadium in Portugal on Saturday May 24, development advocates meritocracy with Irishman Nicolas Roche in fourth at 1min 35secs. 2014. the firm belief that the biggest asset the “I am very bitter about what happened,” said The Bank’s employees who travelled to Bank has is its human capital. Bongiorno. “I couldn’t play my card the way I attend the UEFA Champions League Final The UEFA Champions League is one of wanted because of this push from the supporter were nominated by their department the world’s most anticipated sporting and I had to put my foot down which made me Heads for their outstanding performance. events and Gulf Bank was pleased to be lose my rhythm. “On a climb like this, it’s very dif- The trip was fully sponsored by Gulf Bank in able to reward these outstanding perform- ficult to recover and I cried with anger, but what appreciation of the hard work and out- ers with a fully paid package to watch the could I do. ITALY: Australia’s Micheal Rogers celebrates as he wins the 20th stage of the Giro d’Italia, Tour standing performance of the nominated final UEFA Champions League final match. “It should be a warning, perhaps alcohol was of Italy cycling race. —AP SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 SPORTS Uruguay win, Suarez looks on

MONTEVIDEO: Uruguay missed the clinical fin- ishing of convalescent Luis Suarez when they beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in a World Cup warm- up on Friday. Only a fine display by visiting goalkeeper Roy Carroll and a poor final touch by the home side in front of goal at the Centenario, site of the first World Cup final won by Uruguay in 1930, prevented a rout. Substitute Christian Stuani, who came on at halftime for Diego Forlan, put the dominant Uruguayans ahead in the 61st minute from fellow striker Edinson Cavani’s pass. Suarez, England’s Footballer of the Year after a brilliant season for Liverpool, is recovering from knee cartilage surgery eight days ago that put his presence at the Brazil finals in doubt. He has been given a 50-50 chance of making it to the tournament in the 23-man squad coach Oscar Tabarez must name by Monday’s deadline. Uruguay are in a tough Group D along with fellow former world champions Italy and England plus Costa Rica, opening against the latter on June 14. “We have trouble opening spaces and today was no different. Although we created chances we weren’t too clear (headed) but I think we were obviously fair winners,” Uruguay captain Diego Lugano said. “We tried to attack on the MONTEVIDEO: Northern Ireland’s Joshua Magennis (center) vies for the ball with Uruguay’s outside but the secret of our success will be in defender Jose Maria Gimenez during a friendly football match. —AFP the intensity with which we mark, win the ball and strategically counter-attack,” the central Piraeus, also saved from Forlan with his chest Tabarez’s definitive squad in Diego Godin’s SANTIAGO: Chile’s Jean Beausejour (right) vies the ball with Egypt’s Hoasam Ghaly defender told reporters. two minutes into first half stoppage time while absence. Godin, captain Diego Lugano’s regu- during a friendly match in Santiago. —AFP Cavani hit the rebound wide. lar centre back partner, only recently joined GREAT SAVES Forlan, voted best player at the 2010 finals in the squad in Montevideo after playing for Carroll made two great saves in quick suc- South Africa, had a fine first half in Suarez’s Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final Sanchez inspires Chilean cession in the first half from Edinson Cavani place up front and Gaston Ramirez showed last Saturday. Uruguay have a final preparation then the rebound from Forlan -hitting his head good form on the right side of midfield creat- match against Slovenia at the same venue on the post as he made the second but soon ing chances. next Wednesday, while the Irish move on to comeback win over Egypt getting back on his feet. The 36-year-old former Defender Sebastian Coates, recently back Valparaiso to give another warm-up to Manchester United keeper, now at Olympiakos from injury, was possibly playing for a place in Chile.—Reuters SANTIAGO: Barcelona striker Alexis cross for Marcelo Diaz, who teed the ball up Sanchez set up all three goals as Chile with his first touch before volleying home fought back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt off the far post. 3-2 on Friday in their penultimate World On the hour mark, Sanchez drifted in Cup warm-up match. from the right flank and lofted the ball over The Chileans, who play Australia in their the visiting defence for Eduardo Vargas, World Cup opener on June 13, fell behind whose right-foot shot brought Chile level. to two early goals on the counter-attack. With 12 minutes to play, Sanchez split First, Mohamed Salah broke free down the the Egyptian defence with an inch-perfect left after 12 minutes and drilled a shot high pass for Vargas to stroke home his second into the Chilean net. of the night. Four minutes later, Khaled Kamar did After Australia, Chile face Spain and the the same down the right, beating the Netherlands in what is widely regarded as Chilean offside trap and chipping goal- the toughest group in the finals in Brazil. keeper Claudio Bravo to double Egypt’s Before that, Jorge Sampaoli’s side host lead. Northern Ireland in the port city of Then Sanchez took over. On 26 minutes, Valparaiso on Wednesday in their final he surged down the right and fired in a low warm-up match.—Reuters Croatia edge past Mali

OSIJEK: Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic Fantamady Diarra pulled one back for the scored a goal in each half to give the visitors. Croatia’s influential playmaker Luka Balkan country a 2-1 win over Mali in their Modric, who won the Champions League home send-off to next month’s World Cup with Real Madrid last Saturday, received a in Brazil. standing ovation when he came off the The Croatians, who will also meet bench in the last 15 minutes. Australia on Friday in Salvador before “It was a good test against a physical opening their Group A campaign against opponent while our legs were a bit heavy hosts Brazil in Sao Paulo on June 12, played after three weeks of hard training in the at walking pace against the African side as build-up,” Perisic told Croatian television. coach Niko Kovac fielded a makeshift for- Kovac, who was expected to name his mation in front of 15,000 fans. final squad later on Saturday, said: “We ST. LOUIS: Didier Drogba No. 11 of the Ivory Coast is tripped by Anel Hadzic No. 24 of the Bosnia-Herzegovina during the second half of a friend- Left wing Perisic enjoyed one of his best know what 23 players are going to Brazil.” ly match at Edward Jones Dome. —AFP international performances and fired “We are happy with result and commit- Croatia ahead in the 15th minute, curling a ment given that there are some weary legs superb shot with his weaker, right foot into out there. “The first goal is exactly the kind the top left corner after a defence-splitting of attacking we are looking for, a direct Ivory Coast lose warm-up pass by Ivan Rakitic. through ball leaving the scorer with a sitter. Perisic doubled the lead shortly after the “The movement of the ball wasn’t quite as hour when he stabbed home a Rakitic cor- sharp as we would have liked but there is IVORYCOAST: Errors proved costly for the but we were not able to really trouble our his 100th international match, rocketed in ner which was headed into his path by still enough time to add the finishing Ivory Coast as they lost their World Cup warm- opponent. “But there are positives to take out a free kick from the edge of the Bosnian striker Ivica Olic before substitute touches.”—Reuters up to Bosnia in St Louis on Friday, coach Sabri of the game, like being able to give paying penalty area for a late consolation goal for Lamouchi said. time to players who don’t usually get a the Africans.The Ivorians play El Salvador “It was logical that we lost because we chance.” on Wednesday in Dallas, where they have made a lot more mistakes than our opponent,” Lamouchi named a largely experimental been preparing over the last week for the he said at the post-match news conference line-up, handing debuts to goalkeeper Sylvain tournament in Brazil. “The next friendly following the 2-1 loss in the first of two Gbohouo and midfielder Ismael Diomande, against El Salvador will be a chance to see friendly matches in the United States. “You and leaving out many of his expected first better the side we reckon will start our cannot win playing like we did. There were choice players. first game against Japan,” Lamouchi too many poor decisions in the first half. We Edin Dzeko scored twice for Bosnia before added. They also meet Colombia and had a slight improvement in the second half Didier Drogba, who came on as a substitute in Greece in Group C.—Reuters Spain’s Torres shines in 2-0 win against Bolivia

SEVILLE: Spain striker Fernando Torres made a our belts but what we have ahead of us is suffi- been drawn in Group B at the World Cup finals strong case for a World Cup place when he ciently exciting and different.” with Netherlands, Chile and Australia. Their first capped an impressive performance with a well- Spain were missing their Real Madrid and game is against the Dutch on June 13, a repeat taken penalty as the depleted holders strolled to Atletico Madrid contingent, who are on holiday of the 2010 final which Spain won 1-0 after extra a 2-0 win over Bolivia on Friday. In the world and following their clash in Saturday’s Champions time. Spain and Bolivia were playing each other European champions’ penultimate warm-up League final and will join up with the rest of the for only the second time after they met at the game before they begin the defence of their title squad tomorrow. 1994 World Cup in the United States, a 3-1 in Brazil next month, Torres made the most of his Spain, whose final warm-up match is against group-phase victory for the Spanish in starting place up front and substitute Andres El Salvador in Washington DC on June 7, have Chicago.—Reuters Iniesta was also on target as Spain ruthlessly dominated the defence-minded South Americans in Seville. Bolivia, who failed to qualify for the World LUCERNE: Switzerland’s forward Josip Drmic (right) vies for the ball with Jamaica’s Cup finals, managed to hold out until halftime defender Wes Morgan during the friendly football match. —AFP before Javi Martinez was bundled over in the penalty area and Torres calmly slotted the spot kick past Romel Quinonez in the 51st minute. Swiss win over defiant Jamaica It was the 30-year-old Chelsea forward’s 37th LUCERNE: Switzerland substitute Josip Drmic We must be attentive and not open up too goal in 107 appearances for Spain after an indif- atoned for an astonishing miss by scoring a much.” ferent season with his club and he will hope to late goal to give the World Cup qualifiers a 1- have done enough to be included in coach 0 victory over battling Jamaica in a friendly LONG-RANGE SHOTS Vicente del Bosque’s final squad to be on Friday. Switzerland were largely restricted to announced late yesterday. Drmic missed an open goal from two long-range shots in the first half including Chances were scarce for both sides at Sevilla’s metres but made amends in the 84th minute two from Admir Mehmedi which whizzed Sanchez Pizjuan stadium, with Cesar Azpilicueta when he ran on to Blerim Dzemaili’s pass, cut past the woodwork from 25 metres. striking a long-range effort against the post in inside his marker and fired past goalkeeper Haris Seferovic was also close from long the 30th minute and Torres forcing a sharp save Andre Blake. range while Blake reacted brilliantly after from Quinonez shortly before the break. The Swiss struggled to create chances Jamaica defender Adrian Mariappa deflected Iniesta showed his class when he surged for- against physical, well-organised opponents Stephan Lichtsteiner’s cross towards goal. ward in the 84th minute and curled a low effort with a performance which does not auger Jamaica, with nine of their starting lineup in off a post and Sergio Busquets crashed a long- well for next month’s World Cup where they based in England or the United States, occa- range drive off the frame of the goal moments face equally rugged Honduras and tricky sionally looked dangerous as they broke for- later as the home side pressed forward in the Ecuador in much more difficult conditions. ward. The Swiss should have gone ahead in final stages. They were also frustrated by Blake who the 65th minute when Reto Ziegler’s low made several outstanding saves. “I’m happy cross found Drmic unmarked at the far post GOOD FEELINGS we faced opponents who play like Honduras but he somehow scooped the ball over the “It’s always much better to travel (to a major and a little like Ecuador, we know what awaits unguarded net. Blake then made another tournament) with good feelings,” Iniesta said in us,” Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld told reaction save to deny Drmic from close range an interview with Spanish television broadcaster reporters. The Swiss must also play France in and dived at Lichtsteiner’s feet to block the Cuatro. “We worked well and the conclusions Group E at the World Cup. rebound, before finally being beaten with six from the game are positive,” added the “We were patient although we lacked a lit- minutes left. The Swiss host Peru in another Barcelona playmaker. “The season has been very SPAIN: Bolivia’s defender Luis Gutierrez (left) vies with Spain’s forward Pedro Rodriguez dur- tle bit of precision and we will work on that. friendly on Tuesday. —Reuters demanding and we have a lot of matches under ing the international friendly football match. —AFP Heat too hot Uruguay win, 18for Pacers 19Suarez looks on SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Clippers’ bid makes no sense — or cents Page 18

PARIS: Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves the ball to Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium. — AP Nadal stays on course in Paris

PARIS: Rafael Nadal shrugged off another bout of formality after that. tackle Nadal from fellow Serb Novak Djokovic, showdown out on Court 2 had been billed as the Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the fourth round. back pain to charge into the last 16 of the French The Spaniard’s record at Roland Garros since Lajovic wryly replied: “Yeah, I will try to ask every- tallest match in Grand Slam history, but it lasted Monfils came through another punishing battle Open yesterday with an imposing 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 win 2005 is now 62 wins for one loss, that coming body some tips against Rafa. only 43 minutes. Anderson also reached the last 16 with Italian 14th seed Fabio Fognini, winning 5-7, 6- over Leonardo Mayer of Argentina. against Robin Soderling of Sweden in a 2009 fourth “You need to have a lot of tips and confidence last year in Paris, the first South African to do so 2, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2 after looking to be on the point of Seeking to become the first man to win five round match. to beat him, but I hope to enjoy the match if he since Wayne Ferreira in 1996. abandoning at one point at the end of the fourth straight titles in Paris and the first to win nine times “It was a positive first week - under control and wins and to give my best.” At 32, Ferrer was one of 10 men aged 30 or over set. at the same Grand Slam, Nadal has lost just 19 winning in straight sets is better and I’m happy for The man Nadal defeated in last year’s final, fel- to reach the third round, the most at any Grand “I’m dying. I’m about to collapse,” he told the games in getting to the last 16. that,” he said. Only cloud on the horizon for Nadal low Spaniard David Ferrer, also reached the last Slam event since 1978 Wimbledon when there umpire at a changeover, but he promptly moved 3- At the same stage last year en route to his was ongoing problems with his troublesome back 16 by defeating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-2, 7-6 were 12. 0 up and, in front of an adoring home crowd, he eighth French Open title, Nadal had dropped two that caused him to take some of the pace off his (7/2), 6-3. American hopes of having three players eventually gained revenge for a 9-7 fifth set loss to sets and lost 48 games. Mayer, ranked 65th in the serve. The fifth seed had little difficulty in despatching through to the last 16 for the first time since 1995, Fognini in a 2010 second round match. world, had little to offer as Nadal led from the start “I felt a little bit my back, that’s why I slowed a player he had taken on six times previously and when Andre Agassi, Michael Chang and Jim Courier Gasquet though was unable to complete his and was able to play well within his limits and still down a little bit the serve,” he said. “I had the prob- not dropped a single set. reached that stage, were shattered with defeats for match against tough Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, race away with the match. lem in Australia. It’s real, but during my career I He will now go on to take on 19th seed Kevin Sock and Donald Young who was edged out 6-2, 6- their tie being held over until Sunday due to bad The only blip came in the eighth game of the have had a few problems.” Anderson of South Africa who moved through 4, 2-6, 6-7 (7/4), 6-4 by Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of light with Verdasco ahead 6-3, 6-2, 2-2. second set when Mayer broke for the first time in Next up for the Spaniard, who will turn 28 on when opponent Ivo Karlovic of Croatia retired with Spain. Also left with unfinished business were British the match to level at 4-4. Tuesday, is little-known Serb Dusan Lajovic, who a back injury after losing the first set 6-3. John Isner made the fourth round on Friday seventh seed Andy Murray and Germany’s Philipp But minutes later Nadal snuffed out any nascent saw off American hope Jack Sock 6-4, 7-5, 6-3. With 35-year-old Karlovic measuring 2.11m (6ft .French interest was high yesterday with Gael Kohlschreiber who were level 7-7 in the fifth set threat to go two sets clear and the outcome was a Asked if he would asking for advice on how to 11in) and Anderson 2.03m (6ft 8in) their towering Monfils and Richard Gasquet both hoping to join when they were brought off. — AFP England enjoy win over Svetlana leads senior Peru in home warm-up surge as stars fade LONDON: England overcame some minimal acceptable achievement. It stubborn resistance from a well-organ- was also good for some of the young PARIS: Svetlana Kuznetsova led a seniors It was left-handed Safarova’s fifth succes- ised defensive Peru side before sealing players to get out here at Wembley.” surge into the French Open last 16 yesterday sive victory against Ivanovic as she booked a a comfortable 3-0 win in their last with a marathon win over Petra Kvitova as place in the last 16 in Paris for the first time home World Cup warm-up match at STURRIDGE CURLER Roland Garros lost the fourth of its top five since 2007. Wembley on Friday. England head off England, playing the first of three seeds. “I was pressuring Ana into her backhand to their final training camp in Miami warm-up games before opening their Kuznetsova, 28, won a three-hour 13 side and then attacking the forehand side, boosted by an excellent opener from Group D campaign against Italy in minute thriller to defeat fifth-seeded Kvitova which was working well. I was serving Daniel Sturridge after 32 minutes Manaus on June 14, took time to find 6-7 (3/7), 6-1, 9-7 in the the longest match of decent. So overall the game was really good,” which lit up a lifeless first half. their rhythm. the women’s tournament. said Safarova, who is 3-3 with Kuznetsova in Two second-half goals from set- Sturridge, playing as the lone cen- The 2009 champion capitalised on a rivalry stretching back seven years. pieces by central defenders Gary Cahill tral front man, failed to make much Kvitova’s 65 unforced errors and 10 double Fourth-seeded Simona Halep, the high- and Phil Jagielka gave England a impact until his goal when he cut in faults to set-up a fourth round clash with est-ranked woman left, made the last 16 for deserved win in the first match from the right just after the half-hour another Czech, 27-year-old Lucie Safarova. the first time as the Romanian continued to between the two countries since they mark and sent a perfectly struck left- Former Wimbledon champion Kvitova, a escape the Roland Garros carnage. last met 52 years ago just before the foot curler wide of goalkeeper Raul semi-finalist in 2012, had enjoyed a 3-0 The 22-year-old brushed aside Spain’s 1962 World Cup in Chile. Fernandez. career edge over the Russian going into yes- Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor 6-3, 6-0 and next Peru, who failed to reach this year’s It was an outstanding strike from terday’s clash, but her efforts were under- tackles 15th seeded American Sloane finals in Brazil after a poor campaign in the in-form Liverpool striker who was mined by twice needing medical timeouts to Stephens. Halep, 22, has lost just 11 games the South American qualifiers, defend- named man of the match and told ITV: treat a back and leg injury. in three rounds in Paris. ed well and Jean Deza stood out in “It was difficult because Peru defended LONDON: England’s midfielder Jordan Henderson (right) tries to block She saved two match points in the 12th In contrast, the failure of Serena Williams, midfield with a solid performance, forc- well, they were very compact. Peru’s striker Andre Carrillo (left) during the international friendly foot- game of the decider but the inconsistencies Li Na and Agnieszka Radwanska to get ing England goalkeeper Joe Hart into “We have worked very hard in the ball match. — AFP which continue to plague her big-hitting beyond the third round marked the first game saw her twice fail to serve out the tie time in the Open era that the top three two good saves. week and there wasn’t the match ually found the front men from his planes on to the field, although the in the 10th and 14th games of the third set. seeds had gone out before the last 16. He also had a 40-metre shot that sharpness as we would have liked. It deeper midfield role. final quarter of the match was more “I knew I was going to give everything I Halep, relegated to Court 2 for her third swirled and dipped and just went over was a hard week in training.” Wayne Rooney, playing behind lively than the rest of the game. the bar. “It was a wonderful send off to Looking ahead to the World Cup, he could and run every mile, every metre I round match, finished off Torro-Flor in just Sturridge, also attempted some neat The increase in tempo came after could, and put as many balls back and try to 64 minutes. “I feel stronger now than last the World Cup by a quite incredible added: “We don’t want to make the flicks and layoffs, and England finally England coach Roy Hodgson intro- crowd,” England manager Roy numbers up, we are winners. That be aggressive because if you watch the year, and I started to play more aggressive added to their one-goal tally with later duced some of his younger substitutes match, Petra was inside the court and I was like I did in juniors when I won here in 2008,” Hodgson told ITV. “We had to be doesn’t mean we will win the World strikes from set-pieces. like Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley, patient but we were dominant Cup but we are winners and we will do next to the fence,” said Kuznetsova who was said Halep, who has collected all of her seven Both goals came from Leighton plus teenage defender John Stones also US Open champion in 2005. career titles since the start of 2013. throughout. It is the perfect end to a our best.” Baines corners, with Cahill powering in who came on to earn his first cap. “I left everything I could out there. I came “So I found my good way to play, and I perfect two weeks. I am delighted that a header after 65 minutes and Jagielka England now fly to Miami where up with a win, but I was very close to the found a way to be relaxed on court and just 85,000 fans came here to wish us well NEAT FLICKS firing home five minutes later after they continue their build-up with loss, as well.” Kuznetsova, playing in her 12th to take the pleasure without pressure.” on our way. England dominated possession keeper Fernandez dropped the ball friendlies against Ecuador on consecutive Roland Garros, will next face Stephens, 21, reached the fourth round for a “When you play against teams with without a great deal of pace or inven- when he clattered into his own defend- Wednesday and Honduras next Kvitova’s Fed Cup teammate Safarova who third successive year thanks to a 6-3, 6-4 win 10 men behind the ball you have to be tion until the latter stages, although er Alexander Callens. Saturday before their World Cup put out Serb 11th seed Ana Ivanovic, the over Russian left-hander Ekaterina patient but I had no doubt we would skipper Steven Gerrard, winning his Most of the crowd entertained games against Italy, Uruguay and 2008 champion, 6-3, 6-3. Makarova. — AFP win. “They would tire and 3-0 is the 110th cap on his 34th birthday, contin- themselves by throwing paper aero- Costa Rica. — Reuters WB President Kim to visit Saudi, Lebanon, Jordan Page 22 Business Kuwait’s actual surplus for FY 2013/14 may be KD13bn SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Page 25 S&P’s affirms NBK’s ratings, outlook stable Jazeera Airways takes delivery of new Airbus A320 aircraft Page 26 Page 23

SANAA: Yemenis line up at a petrol station to refuel their vehicles in the Yemeni capital Sanaa yesterday. Gunmen launched two attacks on the export pipeline linking Yemen’s eastern oil fields to the Red Sea, sparking a fire and halt- ing oil flow, an official and tribal sources said. — AFP China signals policy easing as economy falters House prices post first fall in 23 months: Survey

SHANGHAI: China has signalled it will further ease monetary some to beef up promotions and adjust their pricing strategy,” policy to kick-start the world’s second largest economy by cut- CIA said in a statement. Year on year, new home costs rose by ting the amount of funds that some banks must hold in reserve, 7.84 percent in May, 1.22 percentage points lower than April and according to a government statement. The State Council, China’s the fifth consecutive month the increase slowed, CIA said. cabinet, announced after a meeting on Friday that it would trim But, in 31 of the 100 cities, prices fell on an annual basis, with reserve requirements for banks which lend to the agricultural those in Wenzhou-a centre of private enterprise and lending in sector and small enterprises, said the statement posted on the the eastern province of Zhejiang-dropping most of all, down 8.30 central government website. percent. It gave no details of the timing or sum involved. China The survey added to signs that China’s property market is launched a similar, targeted reserve cut for banks in rural areas cooling, with analysts pointing to factors including stringent just over a month ago as worries mount that its economy-a key bank loan criteria, expectations of falling prices, and financial driver of world growth-is slowing more sharply than expected. trouble among developers. China’s government has sought for “Currently, the movement of the economy is stable, but more than three years to contain rising property values, while downward pressure is still relatively large,” the State Council said, also promising to add to the supply of affordable housing, as adding the government would “fine-tune” policy at an appropri- price increases stoke discontent among ordinary citizens unable ate time. to afford new homes. China’s economy grew an annual 7.4 percent in the first quar- ter of this year, weaker than the 7.7 percent in the October- Curbs December period and the worst since a similar 7.4 percent Market control measures have included restrictions on pur- expansion in the third quarter of 2012. Premier Li Keqiang in chases of second and third homes, higher minimum down-pay- March announced an economic growth target of “around 7.5 per- ments and taxes in some cities on multiple and non-locally cent” for this year. owned homes. But, at the same time, local authorities in the “It is clear that the government has become more concerned country make much of their income from land sales to develop- about the continued economic slowdown and wants to further ers, and have often rushed to loosen limits on purchases when increase the strength of policy support,” Wang Tao, a Hong Kong- property prices have fallen. based economist for bank UBS, said in a research note. Among China’s 10 biggest cities, Nanjing saw the biggest fall “Policy support will strengthen as the economy weakens fur- in May, with prices going down 1.36 percent month-on-month, ther, so as to defend the growth target for 2014,” she said. The the CIA statement showed. State Council announced a basket of other measures on Friday, Only two-Beijing and the northern port of Tianjin-saw new including more financial support for small companies, lowering home prices increase, with the average cost in the Chinese capi- the cost of financing and cutting administrative fees, the state- tal rising 0.69 percent from April to 33,472 yuan per square ment said. metre. That was up 22.39 percent from a year ago, narrowing from a 23.94-percent increase the previous month, CIA said. Worst pace China’s commercial capital Shanghai saw the average cost of a China’s economy grew an annual 7.7 percent in 2013, the new home fall to 32,388 yuan per square metre, down 0.43 per- same level as 2012, which was the worst pace since 1999. But cent from a month ago. Year on year, the price went up by 14.59 BEIJING: A man walking past a construction site in Beijing. Home prices in major Chinese cities posted their first some analysts believe China will refrain from more aggressive percent, compared with a 15.34-percent gain in April, the state- monthly decline in nearly two years in May, an independent survey showed yesterday providing new evidence the measures to boost growth, such as slashing interest rates or cut- ment showed. — AFP once red-hot market is losing steam. — AFP ting reserve requirements for all banks, on worries excessive cred- it could pose financial risk. “Broad cuts to (reserve requirements) and benchmark interest Kuwaiti real estate prices stable: Experts rates are only likely if May and June data continue to surprise on the downside,” investment bank Goldman Sachs said in a KUWAIT: The price for real estate in meters of land to build a housing project. process will take a long time to happen, real estate business in the country, head research note yesterday. Kuwait will still remain the same for the Despite that fact, the decrease in real said Al-Jarrah who called for serious of real estate housing at Drwaza Al-Safat Home prices in major Chinese cities posted their first monthly second quarter of 2014 despite efforts to estate price will not occur unless some actions to end the hike in prices. real estate company Ali Al-Safar said that decline in nearly two years in May, an independent survey find a solution for the housing problem, a action is taken in reality, said Behbahani. Echoing similar statements, chairman activities in the market will slow down showed yesterday, providing new evidence the once red-hot number of experts agreed. In separate Behbahani called for swift action to pre- of the board for the Kuwait real estate due to the summer vacation and the Holy market is losing steam. statements to KUNA, real estate experts vent prices from further escalating, not- clearing company Abdulrahman Al-Habib month of Ramadan. The average price of a new home in 100 major cities declined said that the government’s efforts to find ing that price of real estate in some areas said that the second quarter of 2014 will Demands exceeds the supplies in the this month by 0.32 percent from April to 10,978 yuan ($1,758) per a solution to the housing problem might had sky rocketed to around KD 750 mil- not witness any decrease in prices due to real estate market; therefore, there will be square metre, according to the China Index Academy (CIA), the have eased the surge in real estate prices; lion. the lack of housing lands whether it was no decrease in prices unless the govern- first fall since June 2012. however, if words still remain words and Head of the Real Estate Union (REU) owned by the government or the private ment provides more housing lands, said Prices dropped in 62 cities and were unchanged in one, no action is taken, the problem will con- Tafiq Al-Jarrah said that prices of real sector. Al-Safar, noting that there was some real according to the academy, the research unit of real estate web- tinue to exist. estate in new areas will stabilize, but that Speculation in the real estate market estate activity in newly constructed areas site operator Soufun. The biggest monthly fall was in Shantou, in Real estate expert Ahmad Behbahani does not mean that the same case will also plays a negative role in further hik- such as Sabah Al-Ahmad coastal city, the southern province of Guangdong, where prices slumped 3.64 told KUNA that there were some positive apply on other areas. Providing land for ing the prices, said Al-Habib who called which will witness some new offers for percent on April. reactions to official statements regarding housing does not mean that the area allo- for a method to organize and regulate the affordable housing lands in the near “Rising market supply and sharp falls in transactions have put the leasing of around 70 million square cated was suitable for living because the real estate market in Kuwait. In regards to future. — KUNA relatively heavy pressure on property developers’ sales, leading SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 BUSINESS World Bank chief Kim to visit Saudi, Lebanon, Jordan Challenges and opportunities in Mideast

WASHINGTON: World Bank Group President health case, noting “there are very specific Jim Yong Kim will visit Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, things we know about how to make your pop- and Jordan from June 1-4, to focus on the “chal- ulations healthier so that they are more pro- lenges and opportunities facing the Middle ductive.” East and North Africa (MENA) region and underscore the Bank’s commitment and sup- Investments port. In a roundtable meeting yesterday with a He added “there are so many things, the group of journalists, World Bank President said kinds of infrastructure investments that are that he is looking forward to his upcoming visit made the kind of business environment that and that he wants “to go in with a message that you build that could put them at a very strong I have not heard very much, but it is one that I position for when the oil revenues run out. hope will resonate especially with the 100 mil- These are things that are good for society, any- lion Arab youth. We feel that we want to work way.” On the other hand, Kim stressed “we work with this Region and work with the countries in very tough situations all over the world. We that we’re visiting with the entire Region on a work in some of the poorest countries in Africa. vision of hope.” “We want to begin to try to lay We work in conflict zones all over the world. the foundations of what we feel could be a And we want to bring a message that there are much more optimistic path. Something hap- things we can do right now in terms of our sup- pened with the openness that we saw during port for Jordan and Lebanon.” the so-called Arab Spring, and that openness is “There is so much we should be able to do something we have to build on,” he added. in increasing our global support for Jordan and He stressed “we have to help these coun- Lebanon, and we need to prepare for peace tries build resilience and our main themes are now. And we need to provide a vision for what this Region ... might look like after the conflict, especially in Syria, has died down,” he affirmed. He continued “it is a vision for what we can all accomplish together, and we want to bring to the Region some of the great innovations and exciting ideas about how to build more regional integration, for example, that we’ve learned in other parts of the world.” “That is what the new World Bank is going to be. The new World Bank that we’re building right now is one in which any innovation that has happened in any part of the world will be available to every country that is part of the jobs, governance, inclusion, and private sector World Bank Group, and we think that there are growth. And we feel that we’re extremely well- tremendous insights from Africa, from Latin equipped, along with our partners, but espe- America, from Asia, that may be very helpful in cially with the World Bank Group to help on all this Region, but that’s the conversation we TOKYO: People cross a street in Tokyo. Japan’s consumer prices rose 3.2 percent from a year earlier in April to the highest level since 1991, the of those areas.” want to have and not simply lament the fact government said Friday, largely due to a sales tax increase that is expected to dent growth this quarter. — AP “I want to send a message, especially to the that there’s no peace,” he noted. young people to encourage them to continue He added “we want to change the discus- to think about what is an optimistic vision that sion toward one of optimism, commitment, Japan tax hike lifts inflation to 23-year high even may push us toward being ever more seri- and conviction to build that post-conflict world TOKYO: Japan’s consumer prices rose 3.2 per- cent in 2014. But it cautioned that Japan needs need for inflation to be meaningful in contribut- ous about taking the reform process to the that I think people throughout the Region cent from a year earlier in April to the highest deep, structural reforms to support growth. ing to a stable and faster growing economy is next level and really building a vision for a want.” “We are very committed to finding a level since 1991, the government said, largely “Near-term risks to the outlook are balanced, but through demand and not through the input of growing, integrated, inclusive Region, “ he solution. We are committed to the Region. We due to a sales tax increase that is expected to the sustainability of the recovery over the medi- higher prices,” he told a seminar in Tokyo on remarked. Kim noted “we are planning right are committed to continuing in the area, dent growth this quarter. Other April data for the um term is at risk,” it said. Consumers and busi- Friday. The dollar is now buying about 101 yen now for what our actions will be once the fight- despite the obstacles, because it is so impor- world’s third-largest economy were largely in nesses ramped up spending ahead of the tax compared with 80 yen two years ago. But the ing stops,” in Syria, but “we’re not sure when tant not just for the Region but for the world,” line with forecasts. Industrial production fell 2.5 increase, boosting demand temporarily. The yen’s recent stabilization near 101 to the dollar that will be.” “We hope it is as soon as possible, he affirmed. percent from a year earlier and household economy is expected to contract or at least slow means inflation is getting less of a push from the but we don’t think that we can wait until after During his four-day visit to the region, Kim spending sank 4.6 percent. Unemployment was sharply this quarter. exchange rate than it did last year. to begin planning. We’re planning right now. will meet with heads of state, government 3.6 percent, the same as in March. “The sharp fall in import price inflation points We’re preparing for peace in a way that we leaders as well as private sector and civil society Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s policies aimed at Consumer demand to a slowdown in consumer inflation in coming hope will even perhaps give warring factions a representatives “to discuss how the World Bank ending a deflationary slump that has slowed Economists say wage increases are needed to months, which should provide some relief to vision of what might be if there was peace so Group can best continue supporting countries growth for nearly two decades have made some ensure the strong consumer demand that would households’ battered finances,” Capital that peace may be realized even sooner,” he in the MENA region to promote sustainable headway, though the inflation rate remains well prompt companies to begin investing more for Economics analyst Marcel Thieliant said in a added. growth and shared prosperity.” below the 2 percent target set by the central future growth. Shortages of labor in some areas, commentary. Discussions will also revolve around “fragili- bank and government when the tax hike is fac- such as construction and trucking, have been Massive monetary easing by the Bank of Diversification ty, building regional resilience and cementing tored out. Japan raised its sales tax to 8 percent pushing prices and to a limited extent wages Japan has mainly given the government leeway In reply to a question by KUNA on the partnerships to address cross border political in April from 5 percent. Japan’s central bank esti- higher. But so far overall incomes have not kept to work on reforms needed to enhance Japan’s importance of economic diversification in the and economic shocks through strengthening mates that 1.7 percentage points of the inflation pace with the tax hike and price increases. competitiveness in the longer run and to repair Gulf countries, the World Bank President the capacity of cities, towns and local commu- rate in April could be attributed to the tax hike. Prices in Japan rose partly due to higher costs government finances, said Masaaki Kanno, chief emphasized that “the benefits of having all of nities.” This will be Kim’s first visit to the three The 3.2 percent figure is for the core consumer for energy as the yen weakened against the dol- economist at JP Morgan in Tokyo. the income from oil has been that countries countries since assuming his post as president price index, which excludes fresh food. In its lat- lar because of massive monetary easing. Many The April 1 tax hike and a further 2 percent- like Kuwait have been able to invest more in of the World Bank Group in July 2012. est assessment of Japan’s recovery, the businesses raised prices or offered less for the age point increase planned for next year are part health care, in education, in improving the Kim said “part” of the reason of him going to International Monetary Fund said Friday that same price to compensate for their own higher of the government’s effort to bring under con- human capital of the country.” the region is to “bring the attention of the Japan appeared to be weathering the sales tax costs. Revving up consumer demand through trol Japan’s huge public debt, which is more “But again, I think that every country in the world as much as I can to just how much increase and exports are expected to begin pick- stronger purchasing power will be crucial, said than twice the size of the economy. “One of the world now has to sit back and prepare for the Lebanon and Jordan have been doing, not just ing up as demand overseas rebounds. It forecast Stephan Danninger, Asia and Pacific division most important roles is for the BOJ to buy time,” time when their natural resources run out. This for the Syrian refugees, but for the world. I that inflation would remain modest at 1.1 per- chief for the International Monetary Fund. “The said Kanno. —AP is as true in the Middle East as it is in some mean, they are playing a critical role of the entire African countries,” he noted. world in absorbing refugees at that number; “There is a tremendous opportunity right Turkey, as well.” “My purposes in going, looking now for the oil-rich countries, the GCC coun- at the actual situation and then, once again, try- Egypt opens tender to import fuel in July-Sept tries, to sit back and think, okay, so what do we ing to use my position to broadcast to the world need to do to prepare for the future? There is that this situation is getting worse, this situation CAIRO: Egypt has launched a tender to import dent, the Islamist Mohamed Morsi. An official Muslim Brotherhood organization they regard as some of that thinking going on,” he stressed. gets more critical with each passing week and hundreds of thousands of tons of petroleum from the Egyptian General Petroleum Corp a potent security threat to the wider region and He reiterated “again, I think that a little bit of month and that, so far, our own feeling is that products in the third quarter of 2014, an energy (EGPC) told Reuters that Egypt launched a ten- themselves. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United paranoia about future competitiveness is good we could do much, much more, that there could official said yesterday, as the country tries to der on Thursday to import 90,000 tons of diesel Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged more than $12 bil- for everybody, and it’s those countries that are be much more aid coming in, in fact, even with- stave off a summer energy crisis. Egypt’s govern- each in July and August, and 120,000 tons of lion in loans and donations. The head of the going to be able to look far enough into the in our own programs, we can absorb more ment wants to avoid major power blackouts dur- gasoline and 500,000 tons of diesel in EGPC told Reuters in May that Egypt would future to prepare the ground now.” donor assistance and just expand the programs ing the months of increased consumption in the September. The tender would remain open until receive about $650 million to $700 million worth He stressed the importance of focusing on that we have. So, it’s one of the primary purpos- summer, when outages are worsened by a dilap- the first week of June, the official said, declining of petroleum aid per month in August, totalling education, saying “it used to be that we talked es of the trip,” he reiterated. According to the idated grid and a wasteful subsidies system. to be named. to more than $3 billion from April to August. philosophically about the importance of edu- World Bank, its active portfolio in the MENA The tender comes in addition to supplies Saudi Arabia would give Egypt about 240,000 Power cuts and long queues at petrol stations cation, but now there’s a lot of data that sug- region, which is currently at $16 billion, has been from Saudi Arabia, which will deliver energy tons of gasoline and 850,000 tons of diesel in contributed to widespread discontent with Morsi gests that a certain kind of skills set at the age growing “steadily” over the last few years. New products to Egypt in July and August as part of July and August “as a gift”, he said. The country and sparked mass protests against his rule before of 16 is very highly correlated with economic World Bank Group commitments for fiscal year an aid package announced after the Egyptian has enjoyed strong support from Gulf Arab states he was ousted in July by the then army chief growth.” He also stressed the importance of 2014 are close to $5 billion. — KUNA army overthrew Egypt’s first freely elected presi- since the army deposed Morsi last year, whose Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.—Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Syrian Pound 2.900 Sierra Leone 0.000069 0.000075 Nepalese Rupees 3.880 Singapore Dollar 0.222192 0.228192 Malaysian Ringgit 87.040 South African Rand 0.021406 0.029906 ASIAN COUNTRIES COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.395 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001868 0.002448 Japanese Yen 2.773 Australian Dollar 268.84 261.84 Thai Bhat 9.680 Taiwan 0.009264 0.009444 Indian Rupees 4.805 Canadian Dollar 262.66 263.66 Turkish Lira 134.045 Thai Baht 0.008358 0.008908 Pakistani Rupees 2.865 Swiss Franc 321.42 319.42 Arab Srilankan Rupees 2.166 Euro 390.18 391.18 Bahraini Dinar 0.743014 0.751014 Nepali Rupees 3.026 US Dollar 281.70 284.70 Egyptian Pound 0.036123 0.039223 Singapore Dollar 225.800 Sterling Pound 478.47 481.47 Bahrain Exchange Company Iranian Riyal 0.000078 0.000079 Hongkong Dollar 36.466 Japanese Yen 2.85 2.87 Iraqi Dinar 0.000181 0.000241 Bangladesh Taka 3.636 Bangladesh Taka 3.631 3.901 CURRENCY BUY SELL Jordanian Dinar 0.394297 0.401797 Philippine Peso 6.447 Indian Rupee 4.800 5.100 Europe Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Thai Baht 8.685 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.161 2.596 Belgian Franc 0.007343 0.008343 Lebanese Pound 0.000138 0.000238 Irani Riyal transfer 0.271 Nepali Rupee 3.004 3.539 British Pound 0.468171 0.478171 Moroccan Dirhams 0.025331 0.049331 Irani Riyal cash 0.273 Pakistani Rupee 2.861 2.790 Czech Korune 0.006195 0.018195 UAE Dirhams 76.76 77.23 Danish Krone 0.047624 0.052624 Nigerian Naira 0.001194 0.001829 GCC COUNTRIES Omani Riyal 0.727863 0.733543 Saudi Riyal 75.417 Bahraini Dinar 749.77 751.84 Euro 0.379894 0.387894 Qatar Riyal 0.076899 0.078112 Qatari Riyal 77.708 Egyptian Pound 39.57 40.17 Norwegian Krone 0.043379 0.048579 Jordanian Dinar 400.93 406.58 Saudi Riyal 0.074710 0.075410 Omani Riyal 734.670 Romanian Leu 0.081528 0.81528 Omani Riyal 732.60 739.90 Syrian Pound 0.001752 0.001972 Bahraini Dinar 751.160 Slovakia 0.008085 0.018085 Qatari Riyal 77.79 78.34 Tunisian Dinar 0.169250 0.177250 UAE Dirham 77.019 Swedish Krona 0.038669 0.043669 Saudi Riyal 75.25 75.65 Turkish Lira 0.138778 0.145778 ARAB COUNTRIES Swiss Franc 0.308951 0.319151 Turkish Lira 0.138778 0.145778 UAE Dirhams 0.075946 0.077095 Egyptian Pound - Cash 38.568 Yemeni Riyal 0.001274 0.001354 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.494 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Australasia Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.320 Australian Dollar 0.253049 0.264549 Tunisian Dinar 174.290 New Zealand Dollar 0.235348 0.244848 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate America Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 399.380 US Dollar 281.500 Canadian Dollar 0.255105 0.263605 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.897 Canadian Dollar 259.510 US Dollars 0.278450 0.282800 Syrian Lira 2.016 Sterling Pound 475.750 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 35.249 Euro 391.810 US Dollars Mint 0.278950 0.282800 US Dollar 282.200 Asia EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Swiss Frank 320.975 Euro 386.400 Bangladesh Taka 0.003333 0.003933 US Dollar Transfer 282.700 Bahrain Dinar 749.235 Pound Sterlng 474.600 Chinese Yuan 0.044033 0.047533 Euro 386.870 UAE Dirhams 76.620 Canadian Dollar 261.500 Hong Kong Dollar 0.034356 0.037106 Sterling Pound 476.910 Qatari Riyals 78.200 Indian Rupee 4.785 Indian Rupee 0.004449 0.004850 Canadian dollar 261.760 Saudi Riyals 75.340 Egyptian Pound 39.450 Jordanian Dinar 396.715 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Turkish lira 134.650 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.163 Egyptian Pound 40.115 Japanese Yen 0.002687 0.002867 Swiss Franc 327.580 Bangladesh Taka 3.635 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.154 Kenyan Shilling 0.003291 0.003291 Australian Dollar 262.770 Philippines Peso 6.425 Indian Rupees 4.679 Korean Won 0.000266 0.000281 US Dollar Buying 281.500 Pakistan Rupee 2.860 Pakistani Rupees 2.852 Malaysian Ringgit 0.083804 0.089804 GOLD Bahraini Dinar 751.300 Bangladesh Taka 3.622 Nepalese Rupee 0.003005 0.003175 20 Gram 245.000 UAE Dirham 76.850 Philippines Pesso 6.322 Pakistan Rupee 0.002659 0.002939 10 Gram 124.000 Saudi Riyal 75.350 Cyprus pound 691.420 Philippine Peso 0.006339 0.006619 5 Gram 64.000 Japanese Yen 3.750 *Rates are subject to change BUSINESS SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 S&P’s affirms NBK’s ratings, outlook stable Strong business position, asset quality, capital and earnings

KUWAIT: Standard & Poor’s, the international credit rating agency, said that its outlook on National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is stable, reflect- ing the agency’s belief that NBK’s overall busi- ness and financial profile will remain resilient and generally unchanged over the next two years. In its latest report published yesterday (Wednesday, May 28 , 2014), Standard & Poor’s pointed out that NBK’s main rating strengths include the bank’s leading commercial position in its domestic market, its strong capitalization on the back of good earning capacity, and more resilient asset quality than that of its peers. Earlier this month, Standard & Poor’s affirmed the long-term credit ratings of NBK at A+. All the bank’s ratings carry a stable outlook. Standard & Poor’s said: “We assess NBK’s business position as “strong”. We believe the bank’s franchise will Tourists sunbathing at the island of Santorini. Greece is about to set a new record in remain strong, underpinned by its leading posi- strong position because it has the balance sheet bank in Kuwait, with $72.6 billion of consolidat- tourism this year with the expected arrival of more than 21 million visitors. — AFP tion in Kuwait, long track record of good and sta- size and track record to accommodate larger ed assets on March 31, 2014.” It added: “since ble performance, as well as good and experi- ticket deals compared to most domestic peers.” 2012, NBK has owned 58.4 percent of domestic enced management. The bank’s strategy has The agency added. Islamic lender Boubyan Bank which we consider US bond market faces been flexible through the global financial and Standard & Poor’s assessed NBK’s risk position a positive addition to NBK’s strategy.” economic crisis so far. Earnings by segment and as “adequate”. “We do not foresee a deterioration NBK has consistently been awarded the high- geography tend to be well diversified.” of the nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio over the est credit ratings in the region by the major possible reckoning “Domestically, we understand NBK’s strategy next few quarters. We believe that NBK’s sound international rating agencies: Moody’s, Standard will be to focus primarily on widely anticipated earnings capacity can absorb high and incre- & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings. NBK is the only Arab NEW YORK: The rally in US Treasury bonds an increase of 288,000 in April, which was financing opportunities from government relat- mental cost of risk as it emerges.” bank to be listed among the world’s 50 safest surprised many, taking 10-year yields to the biggest gain since January 2012. ed projects in Kuwait. We believe NBK is in a The agency stated that “NBK is the largest banks eight times in a row. their lowest levels in 11 months. Jobs data While the labor market continues to and the European Central Bank meeting heal, it has not been enough to jump-start next week will determine whether bond wages, the most potent factor in kindling prices have further to go. inflation concerns. “The key is wages mov- The bond market’s rally is the result of a ing higher and inflationary expectations confluence of factors - falling yields in starting to move higher,” said Quincy Europe, extra demand from pension funds, Krosby, market strategist at Prudential concerns among investors about long-term Financial, based in Newark, New Jersey. economic demand and technical factors, Expectations that the ECB will announce including short-covering from those who more aggressive action next Thursday to thought bond yields were headed higher. boost the euro-zone economy have also Prices have jumped, pushing the yield helped drive U.S. and European bond yields on benchmark 10-year US Treasuries down to levels not seen in a year. Thursday to 2.422 percent, the lowest since Benchmarks in Italy and Spain have last June, despite the US Federal Reserve’s dropped dramatically, making U.S. rates easing back on its bond-buying stimulus look attractive by comparison. program. Investors aren’t convinced that Part of the drop in yields stems from the Fed is cutting stimulus because of an investors trying to exit earlier bets on rising impending surge in growth. Instead, yields. Some bond fund managers were they’re more worried about weak econom- stung by a bet on lower five-year note ic indicators and a lack of inflation, which yields and higher 10-year yields, a strategy could change in the case of a strong jobs favored by many hedge funds heading into report or data showing price gains. the year. Since it’s far from certain how the jobs “These positions have underperformed data will come in or how forcefully the ECB so far this year as the yield curve has flat- will act, the bond market is likely to remain tened and bond yields have fallen,” Wells on edge. Fargo analysts wrote in a note. The bond David Keeble, global head of interest market’s price gains could be far from over, rates strategy at Credit Agricole Corporate given recent history. But if the market’s and Investment Bank in New York, said a direction reverses and yields move higher, decent jobs report could “remind us that they could do so in rapid fashion. “It’s like we have to get back to the reality that the playing a game of Russian roulette with the economy is picking up.” Employers are bond markets right now,” Keeble said. “You expected to have added 215,000 workers in know something is going to go ‘bang,’ and May, according to a Reuters poll, following you just don’t know when.” — Reuters

GAUHATI: A shopkeeper arranges fruits at a market in Gauhati, India, Friday, May 30, 2014. India on Friday reported economic growth of 4.7 percent for Spain to pass $8.6bn the last fiscal year, falling short of the government’s forecast and continuing a trend of sluggish expansion that helped sweep a new government to plan to boost jobs power this month. —AP MADRID: Spain will approve a 6.3 billion broadcast on Spanish television. Measures Turkish Minister says high euro ($8.6 billion) plan next week to create to fix the public employment service will Renzi urges badly needed jobs and will cut the main also be put forward, he said. rate of corporate tax to 25 percent from 30 Later in June, the government would innovation in rates fuelling inflation percent to make companies more competi- approve a wide-ranging tax reform, he said, tive, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said yes- including a cut in the corporate tax rate Europe, Italy to ISTANBUL: Turkish interest rates are too “The AK Party government have some- terday. although companies would enjoy fewer tax high, contributing to inflation and under- thing of a bee in their bonnets about this ... About one in four workers in Spain is breaks. mining growth and employment, Economy Most economists, and central bankers, unemployed, with the jobless rate climbing “The general idea is to cut taxes. We lead the way Minister Nihat Zeybekci said, adding to would argue that the causality is the other to over 50 percent for people aged 25 or want families to have more money in their recent government criticism of the central way around, but it does show the domi- less. A tentative economic recovery has yet hands, boost consumption, increase the ROME: Italy’s prime minister, who scored a dramatic win in bank. The political noise over interest rates nant thinking within the AKP.” to feed into jobs and better living condi- competitiveness of the entire economy, the EU elections, warned Europe yesterday not to be dis- has undermined confidence in the central tions for most Spaniards. The tax announce- step up savings and contribute to creating tracted by a leadership battle but concentrate on reforms, bank and added to pressure on the lira, Justified ment comes as the International Monetary jobs,” Rajoy said. The government already with his country leading the way. “Before we discuss which slipped to 2.1083 against the dollar Erdogan, who has dominated politics Fund this week asked Spain to increase tax approved earlier this year a cut in social names, let’s agree on the agenda,” Matteo Renzi said in an by 0925 GMT from 2.0979. for more than a decade and overseen a revenues to protect its public services and security contributions for companies creat- interview with La Stampa and other leading European “We think interest rates are high, higher period of unprecedented growth, is keen make further efforts to cut its budget deficit ing jobs and Rajoy has said the reform papers amid growing tension over whether Luxembourg’s than the levels they should be at,” Zeybekci to maintain his record on the economy to ensure a lasting economic recovery. would also include a cut in income tax for Jean-Claude Juncker should become the next EU told reporters at an industry conference in ahead of an expected run in the country’s The jobs package is due to be passed by middle- and low-income taxpayers. Commission president. While German Chancellor Angela Istanbul. “Markets are pushing market first direct presidential election in August. the government next Friday and will Spain’s government forecasts that the Merkel backed Juncker on Friday, others-including British interest rates down ... The central bank “The question ... is whether commentary include credit to small and medium-sized country’s ratio of public debt to gross Prime Minister David Cameron-have called for a reformer at firms and an investments targeting research domestic product (GDP) will reach 99.5 per- the helm of the EU executive. should lead the market trend, not follow from Erdogan and some of his ministers is and development, energy-saving, transport cent by the end of 2014, while the public Asked for his stance on Juncker, Renzi said he was “more the market from behind,” Zeybekci said, just meant for domestic consumption ... and industrial production, Rajoy said at an deficit will remain high at 5.5 percent of interested in the [state of the] job market than positions of arguing that high borrowing costs were and driven by the electoral calendar, or the event in Sitges in northern Spain that was GDP. — Reuters power”, adding that whoever gets the post “must love contributing to rising inflation. sub plot is to actually pressurize the central Europe, but through innovative eyes.” The 39-year-old- Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said two bank to cut rates,” Ash said. whose Democratic Party won 40.8 percent at last week- days ago that the central bank’s surprise Speaking in Istanbul, the finance minis- end’s elections, giving it the highest number of MEPs interest rate cut last week, which followed ter appeared to defend the central bank by among Europe’s leftists-vowed Italy would lead the way on a huge rate hike in late January, did not go stressing that its credibility was vital to much-needed reforms. far enough. Turkey and that it should be backed in its The euro-zone’s third largest economy, which was Speaking separately on Wednesday, efforts to tame rising prices. rocked by the financial crisis, “has chosen stability, which Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek defended “I believe that the central bank must be means serious, hard-hitting reforms. We can say we want to central bank efforts to tame rising prices strong in its fight against inflation, and we change Europe because we are starting with reforms at but also said inflation was likely to peak need to support it,” Simsek said. But he also home.” Renzi praised Germany as a model for reform, but this month, reinforcing expectations that forecast inflation would top out this called for a change of economic policy, warning that aus- the bank could again lower rates. month, boosting expectations that the terity alone was not enough. The comments from Erdogan and oth- central bank might loosen policy again at “I have an excellent relationship with Merkel. Germany is not an enemy. This does not mean there isn’t the possi- ers have added to concerns about govern- its rate-setting meeting in June, which bility of having different ideas on many issues,” he said. “It is ment interference in monetary policy. But could leave Turkey vulnerable in the eyes of very clear today that it is in Germany’s interests for Italy to Zeybekci denied that the government was some investors. do well. And Italy has all the conditions needed, provided trying to influence policy. “We have always viewed appropriately that Europe focuses not solely on austerity, but also on “I don’t think we are putting pressure on high interest rates (c.10 percent) as the growth. On growth, employment and reforms,” he added. the central bank by expressing our worries necessary and sufficient condition for Italy takes over the EU’s rotating presidency in July, and the here,” he said. Last week the central bank cut Turkey’s CAD (current account deficit) to PM suggested the issue of boat immigration from North interest rates for the first time in more than a remain reliably financed through coming Africa may be on the cards-though he ruled out reforming year, unwinding some of January’s huge rate years of progressively less easy monetary the Schengen agreement that specifies which countries hike aimed at halting a dramatic slide in the policy,” Commerzbank said in a note to have to process newly arrived immigrants. lira amid an emerging market sell-off. clients. “Watching three-year-old children die at the bottom of Erdogan and Zeybekci’s view that high “This defense worked, as expected, the sea and saying it’s not our problem is barbaric and interest rates lead to inflation are con- recently when the central bank hiked rates immoral. We are saving many people with our Mare trary to the opinion of most economists, in an emergency meeting. But, this defense Nostrum operation,” he said, by which Italy’s navy sweeps who argue that Turkey’s stubborn infla- could be about to be dismantled,” said the the seas off its coasts looking for people in trouble. tion is largely imported, driven by a weak bank, which recommended investors cut “But Europe must call on the United Nations to inter- lira and a heavy trade deficit. “Zeybekci their exposure to Turkey in the coming vene in Libya and generally have the capacity to manage the immigration phenomenon. We think Frontex could be does himself no favours with investors by week. better used,” he added. Italy has long borne the brunt of again backing his prime minister by argu- Turkey’s 10-year benchmark bond yield migrants making the crossing from North Africa to Europe, ing that high interest rates contribute to rose to 9.35 percent from 9.23 percent at but EU border agency Frontex says there has been a signifi- inflation,” said Timothy Ash, head of Tuesday’s close. The Istanbul share index A disabled man with his dog begs for money on the main street in northern Greek city of cant rise in numbers in recent months. —AFP emerging markets research at Standard rose 1.2 percent, outperforming the broad Thessaloniki.—AP Bank in London. emerging markets index. — Reuters SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 BUSINESS

Selective buying, random selling at KSE

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last week with for the current year. mixed performance. The Price Index closed at 7,291.09 For the annual performance, the price index ended last points, down by 0.76 percent from the week before closing, week recording 3.42 percent annual loss compared to its the Weighted Index increased by 1.06 percent after closing at closing in 2013, while the weighted index increased by 8.88 493.08 points, whereas the KSX-15 Index closed at 1,208.68 percent, and the KSX-15 recorded 13.13 percent growth. points up by 2.09 percent. Furthermore, last week’s average daily turnover decreased by 3.72 percent, compared to the Sectors’ indices preceding week, reaching KD 21.14 million, whereas trading Seven of KSE’s sectors ended last week in the red zone, volume average was 149.26 million shares, recording a and other five recorded increases. The Real Estate sector decrease of 12.25 percent. headed the losers list as its index declined by 1.63 percent to The traders’ behavior was mixed between selective pur- end the week’s activity at 1,255.75 points. The Health Care chasing and random selling operations, which reflected on sector was second on the losers’ list, which index declined by many listed companies, whereas lots of small-cap stocks 1.62 percent, closing at 1,105.23 points, followed by the Oil & declined as a result to the selling pressures that targeted Gas sector, as its index closed at 1,203.08 points at a loss of many of the same, especially the Real Estate and Financial 1.40 percent. The Insurance sector was the least declining as Services stocks that declined the most during the week, how- its index closed at 1,171.30 points with a 0.28 percent ever the selective purchasing operations that included many decrease. blue-chip and large-cap stocks, especially in the On the other hand, last week’s highest gainer was the Telecommunications sector, formed a support factor for the Telecommunication sector, achieving 1.48 percent growth Weighted Index and KSX-15 Index, to end the week with lim- rate as its index closed at 805.58 points. Whereas, in the sec- ited gains. ond place, the Consumer Services sector’s index closed at Kuwait Stock Exchange performance came among a 1,173.16 points recording 0.58 percent increase. dropped and declined liquidity levels, as it recorded in one daily session of the week its lowest level since August 2012, Sectors’ activity which pinpoint to the weakness that the market is suffering The Real Estate sector dominated total trade volume dur- during this period due to the absence of the positive sup- ing last week with 263.40 million shares changing hands, rep- portive motivators for the purchasing direction, and pushed resenting 44.12 percent of the total market trading volume. a large segment of the traders towards selling and liquidat- The Financial services sector was second in terms of trading ing their stocks, especially the small-cap ones, to negatively volume as the sector’s traded shares were 33.96 percent of affect the Price Index in particular, which declined in one dai- last week’s total trading volume, with a total of 202.74 million ly session of the week to its lowest levels in around 8 months, shares. to add-up to its annual losses, and reach 3.42 percent in the On the other hand, the Banking sector’s stocks were the first five months of the current year. highest traded in terms of value; with a turnover of KD 32.95 On the other hand, the stock market is suffering this peri- million or 38.97 percent of last week’s total market trading od from the decreased desire to trade by many investors, due value. The Real Estate sector took the second place as the to the absence of the positive motivators that support the sector’s last week turnover was KD 16.79 million represented purchasing activity, especially that most of the listed compa- 19.86 percent of the total market trading value. — Prepared nies have already disclosed their first quarter financial results by the Studies & Research Department, Bayan Investment Co.

S&P holds above 1,900 after hitting new peak Merger activity helps

WALL STREET WEEKLY OUTLOOK push US stocks higher NEW YORK: US stocks slipped, with technicals in NEW YORK: Fresh merger and acquisition 1.7 percent. The food industry was also in activity helped lift US stocks higher in a holi- focus as US meat processing giant Tyson focus and scant key items on the US economic day-shortened week that was otherwise light Foods and Brazilian heavyweight JBS both calendar, as the S&P 500 hit yet another intraday on trading catalysts. The Dow Jones Industrial launched unsolicited takeover campaigns for record in early trading Wednesday. Investors’ Average advanced 110.90 points (0.67 per- Hillshire Brands, the former Sara Lee appetite for equities has been supported by cent) for the week to 16,717.17, setting a fresh Corporation, which makes Ballpark hot dogs, recent strong US economic data and expecta- record on Friday. Jimmy Dean and Aidells sausages, and Sara tions of monetary easing by the European The broad-based S&P 500 tacked on 23.04 Lee desserts. Central Bank, while the US 10-year yield touched (1.21 percent) to 1,923.57, also a new record, Hillshire finished the week nearly 44 per- its lowest since July, below 2.46 percent. “We while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index cent higher after the $6.4 billion bid from JBS made a pretty decisive move above 1,900” on rose 56.81 (1.36 percent) to 4,242.62. unit Pilgrim’s Pride was followed by Tyson’s the S&P 500, said Jim Paulsen, chief investment The week started on a disappointing note $6.8 billion proposal. officer at Wells Capital Management in for champions of mergers and acquisitions The dual bids from Pilgrim’s Pride (+1.4 Minneapolis. when drugmaker Pfizer abandoned its con- percent) and Tyson (+6.9 percent) threatened “Economic momentum is clearly to the troversial campaign to acquire British pharma Hillshire’s effort to close out its own $6.6 bil- upside at the moment, the surprise index is up company AstraZeneca after the latter lion acquisition of Pinnacle Foods (-5.9 per- rebuffed repeated approaches. But two other cent), whose portfolio includes Duncan Hines and that’s pretty powerful for stocks,” he said, large deals were still very much alive at week’s cake mix and Log Cabin pancake syrup. referring to Citi’s Economic Surprise Index, end, lending upward momentum to the mar- Merger and acquisition activity is a driver which measures how well data performs relative ket as a whole. for stocks “because it’s not just the target to forecasts. “We’ve had a constant stream of NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange in New York. Stocks moved slightly higher in Such heavy merger and acquisition activi- company that goes up. If the deal’s right, it’s better than expected data and the bond market early trading. — AP ty “moves sectors as people start to think the acquirer that goes up as well,” Hogan said. has remained supportive.” about who could be next,” said Art Hogan, He said a loser in the Tyson-Pilgrim’s Dividend payers could get a bump among chief market strategist at Wunderlich Pride acquisition battle for Hillshire could nical resistance. Support kicks in at 1,900 and reported that its quarterly profit more than dou- equities as downward pressure continues on Securities. Hogan called the heavy bidding undertake another deal. The week’s most fixed income yields. The Dow Jones industrial then at the 14-day moving average, now near bled as it sold more homes at higher prices. activity the week’s “biggest” catalyst. prominent economic report showed US average fell 37.83 points, or 0.23 percent, to 1,889. Among retailers, Michael Kors dipped 0.2 per- Canadian pharmaceutical firm Valeant gross domestic product fell at an annual 16,637.67, the S&P 500 lost 1.89 points, or 0.1 US-traded shares of Canadian drugmaker cent to $95.56 after rising earlier in the day fol- Pharmaceuticals International raised its bid rate of 1.0 percent in the first quarter, worse percent, to 1,910.02 and the Nasdaq Composite Valeant Pharmaceuticals fell 3.8 percent to lowing a rosy quarterly earnings report as sales on Wednesday for Botox-maker Allergan and than the 0.5 percent decline projected by dropped 10.24 points, or 0.24 percent, to $124.98 after it raised the cash component of its of its handbags and watches surged in North then raised it again on Friday to about $53.5 analysts and the first quarter of negative 4,226.83. offer for Botox-maker Allergan, valuing the US America. billion. growth in three years. However, investors Allergan, which has until now opposed essentially overlooked the GDP data, in part If the S&P 500 advances for a fifth straight firm at $49.44 billion. Allergan fell 5.1 percent to But footwear retailer DSW lost more than a Valeant’s offers, said it would “carefully review because it was backward-looking and day, it would be its second-longest run this year. $156.55. fourth of its market value after missing esti- Shares of Toll Brothers, the largest US luxury mates on both results and forecasts. The stock and consider” the latest bid. Allergan finished based on a period when cold weather The index hit 1,913.62, a fresh intraday record the week 0.5 percent higher, while Valeant fell crimped economic activity. — AFP high, and remains in the 1,910 area seen as tech- homebuilder, rose 1.2 percent to $36.07 after it fell 26.1 percent to $24.02. — Reuters BUSINESS SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Kuwait’s actual surplus for FY 2013/14 may be KD13bn

AL-SHALL WEEKLY ECONOMIC REPORT

KUWAIT: By the end of May 2014, the second month of cent and Human Soft Holding came second by a 69.6 times in the same period 2013). Price multiplier to book the trade volume, and number of transactions show a the current fiscal year 2014/2015 ended and oil prices percent rise. On the other hand, Al-Deera Holding value (P/B) index scored 1.7 times (1.6 times in 2013). decrease, while the general index shows an increase. AlShall remained firm above $100 per barrel for the 11th con- scored the highest loss in its value, a drop by -52.3 Index (value weighted) closed at 496.7 points at the closing secutive month since July 2013. The average price for percent and National Consumer Holding Co came next The weekly performance of KSE of last Wednesday, showing an increase of about 7.4 points the Kuwaiti crude oil for most of May scored about by a loss of about -51.4 percent in value. As for sectors, 8 The performance of Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) for the or about 1.5 percent, and an increase of 42 points or about $103.7 per barrel, which is $28.7 per barrel, 38.3 percent, sectors out of 12, achieved rise with the basic materials last week was mixed, where the indices of the trade value, 9.2 percent compared with the end of 2013. higher than the new hypothetical price estimated for sector achieving the highest rise by 12.7 percent, the the current budget at $ 75 per barrel. The average consumer goods sector came second by 11 percent, Kuwaiti barrel of oil price in May 2013 scored $ 99.9 per while the Technology Sector scored the highest drop by barrel. The average oil price for the last fiscal year -14.4 percent. 2013/2014, which ended by the end of last March, scored $103.5 per barrel. Commercial Bank of Kuwait financial results Kuwait is supposed to have achieved oil revenues in The Commercial Bank of Kuwait announced results of May in the amount of KD 2.5 billion. Assuming produc- its operations for the first quarter of the year 2014, tion and prices would continue at their present levels — which indicate that the bank achieved net profits, after an assumption which may be unrealistic- - it is expected tax deductions, by KD 5.4 million (KD 800,000 in the that the value of potential oil revenues for the entire same period of 2013). This means the bank achieved current fiscal year would score about KD 30 billion, increase in its profits by about KD 4.6 million or doubled which is higher by about KD 11.2 billion than budget it by 6.8 folds. The rise in profits level is due to the drop estimates. Adding some KD 2.2 billion in non-oil rev- in the item of impairment and other provisions by about enues, in accordance with the actual collection for last 20.9 percent, i.e. KD 5 million, to KD 18.9 million (KD 23.9 FY but not the estimated for the current FY, total budget million in the same period 2013). revenues would score KD 32.2 billion. Comparing this Operational incomes increased to about KD 33.6 mil- figure with the expenditures allocations of about KD lion (KD 32.1 million in the same period of 2013). In 21.7 billion and assuming 9 percent saving as in FY other words, these revenues rose by KD 1.4 million. This 2012/2013, total actual expenditures will be about KD rise resulted from the rise in net gain from dealing in for- 19.7 billion. Therefore, the general budget for the fiscal eign currencies by KD 2.4 million to KD 2.2 million (KD year 2014/2015 would score surplus by about KD 12-13 256,000 losses in the same period of 2013). Item of billion. If that happens, this year will by the 16th year in incomes from fees and commissions rose by about KD a row which achieves surplus. Kuwait is supposed to 711 thousand to KD 7.4 million (KD 6.6 million) ie a rise have achieved actual surplus for FY 2013/2014 by about rate by 10.7 percent. Likewise, item of net interests KD 13 billion. income increased by about KD 284,000 to KD 21.2 mil- lion (KD 20.9 million in the same period 2013). While Profits of listed companies item of gain on deposit of asset pending sale retreated The number of listed companies which officially pub- by KD 2 million to KD 33,000 (KD 2 million for the same lished the results of their financials for the first quarter period 2013). was 179 companies, 92 percent of the total number of On the other hand, the bank’s total operating the 194 listed companies, after excluding the deleted expenses went up by KD 1.6 million to about KD 9 mil- and suspended companies and those whose financial lion (KD 7.4 million in the same period of 2013). The statement dates differ. Their net profits recorded about increase included all the operational expenses items. KD 495.5 million, lower by 1.4 percent than their profits The percentage of operational expenses to revenues in the same period of 2013, which were about KD 502.5 formed 26.8 percent in 2014 (23 percent in the same million. But an incorrect comparison, however, the net period 2013). Total impairment and other provisions profits are higher by 12 percent after excluding non- scored KD 18.9 million, a retreat by KD 5 million, 20.9 duplicated profits of Al-Ahli United Bank (Bahrain percent vis-a-vis KD 23.9 million in the same period branch) in the amount of approximately KD 60.3 million 2013. Therefore, the net profit margin increased to 20.4 during first quarter of 2013. Profits of the first quarter of percent (3.1 percent for the same period 2013). the current year improved by 72.2 percent vis-a-vis prof- Total bank assets scored KD 3.915 billion, down by its of the fourth quarter of 0.4 percent, (KD 3.929 billion in the end of 2013). While 2013 (KD 287.7 million). This is a good indicator but the total assets rose by 2.2 percent when compared to needs follow up during the remaining of current year. assets in the first quarter of 2013 in the amount of KD Nine out of twelve active sectors increased their 3.832 billion. Loans and advances portfolio performance profit levels compared with the performance of the first increased by KD 5.2 million, 0.2 percent, to KD 2.322 bil- quarter 2013. The highest was the financial services sec- lion (59.3 percent of total assets), vis-a-vis KD 2.317 bil- tor which increased its profits by KD 34.7 million to KD lion (59 percent of total assets) in the end of December 45.7 million. The second highest was industrial sector 2013. They also rose by about KD 127.3 million, 5.8 per- which it increased its profits from KD 55.6 million to KD cent, when compared with KD 2.195 billion (57.3 percent 61.7 million while the banking sector achieved the high- of total assets) in the same period of 2013. est decline in its profits from KD 240.3 million to KD Item of cash and short-term funds increased by KD 210.7 million while in reality its profits increased from 106.9 million to KD 543.5 million (13.9 percent of total KD 180.1 million to about KD 210.7 million if we exclude assets), or by 24.5 percent vis-a-vis KD 436.6 million the non-duplicate profits of Al-Ahli United Bank. (11.1 percent of total assets) in the end of 2013. When First quarter results indicate that among the top 10 compared with its value at KD 301.8 million (7.9 percent companies participating in the rise of absolute profits, of total assets) in the same period 2013, we notice an or reduction of absolute losses, there were 5 leading increase by KD 241.7 million, 80.1 percent. Irregular companies which achieved 44.1 percent of the total rise loans percentage to total loans scored low level by 1.5 in the profits of top 10 companies of about KD 38.1 mil- percent in the end of the first quarter of 2014 vis-a-vis lion. On total companies, 116 companies improved their 2.9 percent. Item of dues from banks and other financial performance: 105 companies increased their profits and institutions dropped by 15.1 percent, KD 59.3 million, to 11 companies reduced their loss level or turned to prof- KD 334.4 million (8.5 percent of total assets) vis-a-vis KD its. In other words, 64.8 percent of the companies which 341.3 million (10 percent of total asset) in the end of announced their results achieved better performance. 2013. And decreased by KD 98.5 million, 22.8 percent, 63 companies achieved decline in their performance, 46 when it scored then KD 432.9 million (11.3 percent of companies of it achieving less profits and 17 companies total assets) if compared with its value in the same peri- turned from profits to losses. NBK achieved the highest od of 2013. level in absolute profits by about KD 83.9 million, then Figures indicate that the bank’s liabilities (without Zain by KD 55.9 million. On the other hand, Al-Madina including the total equities) decreased by KD 23.5 mil- for Financial and Investment Company achieved the lion, or by 0.7 percent, to KD 3.343 billion (KD 3.367 bil- highest absolute loss level by KD 7.1 million and the lion in the end of 2013) while they rose by KD 66.8 mil- AlImtiaz Group Company came next by KD 4 million. For lion, or by 2 percent, when compared with the total in details of the sectors’ profits, see the attached table. the end of the first quarter of 2013. Analysis of financial data, on annual basis, indicates KSE performance that all bank profitability indexes recorded major rise, KSE performance during last May 2014 was mixed comparing with the same period 2013. The return on compared with April. Indexes of the value and volume average equities related to the shareholders (ROE) index dropped as well as the transaction index while value of rose to 3.8 percent (0.6 percent). Return on average assets the general index rose. AlShall index reading in the end (ROA) index also rose to 0.6 percent (0.1 percent). of last Wednesday, 28/05/2014, scored 496.7 points rose Likewise, the return on average capital index (ROC) by 0.4 percent vis-a-vis 494.8 points closing in the end of increased to 17 percent (2.5 percent in same period last April. The highest index reading during the month year). EPS rose to 3.9 fils (0.5 fils in the same period 2013) scored about 496.9 points on 01/05/2014 and the lowest and price multiplier/earnings per share (P/E) index scored was at 487.8 points on 26/05/2014. The price index of 48.1 times in the end of the first quarter this year (355 the stock exchange scored 7291.1 points (7407.7 points in the end of April 2014), down by -1.6 percent. On the other hand, the stock exchange weighted index scored about 493.1 points (491.8 points in the end of April), a rose by 0.3 percent. Kuwait 15 index rose about 0.6 per- cent compared with the end of April, 2014. The harvest of the main indexes for the first five months of this year, was in general positive, the KSE weighted index gained about 8.9 percent, and Kuwait 15 index gained by 13.1 percent. Also Al-Shall index gained about 9.2 percent, while the price index -3.4 percent and that indicates the concentration of trading on heavy shares leading a healthy shift. Value of traded shares (during the 20 work days) scored about KD 439 million, $1.550 billion, down by KD 186.6 million, -29.8 percent, below the preceding month which scored KD 625.6 million, while it dropped by -81.4 percent below April 2013 value. The highest trading value achieved in one day during the month scored KD 38.5 million on 07/05/2014 while the lowest value in one day was worth KD 8.8 million scored on 25/05/2014. The daily average value of traded shares during the month scored KD 22 million (KD 28.4 million in April 2014), a drop by -22.8 percent. Total volume of traded shares scored about 3.510 bil- lion, less by -22.3 percent (4.518 billion in the end of April 2014). The daily average was close to 175.5 million shares down by -29.9 million shares, -14.6 percent. Total transaction deals scored 76.2,000 deals, a daily average by 3,812 deals (5,002 deals in April, 2014), -23.8 percent. Market value of all listed companies -194 companies- in May 2014 scored KD 32.584 billion dropped by -0.2 percent comparing with the end of April 2014. And when we are comparing their value with the end of December 2013 for 193 common companies, we notice a rise by KD 1.657 billion, from KD 30.900 billion on 31/12/2013 to about KD 32.557 billion in the end of May 2014, up by 5.4 percent. It is worth pointing that the number of gainers, compared with the end of the last trading day of 2013, was 69 companies out of 193 com- mon companies, while 115 companies scored varying losses in their value while value of 9 companies did not change. After excluding the companies which increased or reduced their capitals, Al-Tamdeen Investment Co scored the highest rise in value, an increase by 70.5 per- BUSINESS SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

Ooredoo continues to fulfill customers’ needs

KUWAIT: Ooredoo in Kuwait continues to ful- Ooredoo in Kuwait Riham Al-Ayyar said: “We fil the wants submitted by users on the tele- care about what our customers want, and we com operator’s website. The company chose a find it very important to listen to them in variety of participants who submitted their order to be able to deliver what they want. wants on Ooredoo’s website, who come from That’s why we opened the door for submitting different communities and diverse segments wants on our website, and we have a team like youth, entrepreneurs, and women. dedicated to checking this constantly.” Al- One lucky person was a young lady who Ayyar explained that there will be more wants runs a bakery on the social media channel fulfilled in the future and this is just the start. “Instagram.” The lady submitted a request on Ooredoo is a leading international commu- the website that she wishes to establish a nications company delivering mobile, fixed, proper bakery by getting more equipment to broadband internet, and corporate managed serve a bigger base. Ooredoo has contacted services tailored to the needs of consumers the lady to make her wish come true. and businesses across markets in the Middle Another want which was fulfilled by East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. It has a Ooredoo was for a family of Egyptian expats customer base of 95 million and reported rev- currently undergoing a career transition. enues of $9.3 billion in 2013. Based on their request, the family was given a Ooredoo in Kuwait, formerly known as home makeover as a gift welcoming their Wataniya Telecom, is a member of Ooredoo new-born daughter. Group. Commercially launched in December A different kind of a want was for young 1999, the company provides mobile, broad- Kuwaiti man who works in Ooredoo branches. band internet and corporate managed servic- Jazeera Airways team in front of the newly-delivered aircraft in Airbus Hamburg. He wanted to become a young aspiring mar- es tailored to the needs of customers and keter at Ooredoo Marketing department. The businesses. Ooredoo is guided by its vision of company made his wish come true and he enriching people’s lives and its belief that it Jazeera Airways takes delivery was given a job at Ooredoo’s marketing divi- can stimulate human growth by leveraging sion. communications to help people achieve their Head of Communications and Brand at full potential. of new Airbus A320 aircraft ‘E’tamid Warba and Airline fleet grows to 15, new order in 12 months

Transfer your Salary’ campaign KUWAIT: Jazeera Airways Group took delivery of a ly-owned Airbus A320s with a two-class cabin com- board meals with a changing menu every month. brand new Airbus A320 aircraft on Wednesday, May prising a Business Class and an Economy Class. Jazeera Airways is based in Kuwait and serves 20 to move to 360 Mall 28, bringing its total fleet number to 15 aircraft. The Business Class travelers get both an upgraded experi- popular destinations in the Middle East from Kuwait new aircraft was placed in operation after it left the ence and exclusivity, starting with exclusive check-in comprising high-demand business, leisure, family, KUWAIT: Warba Bank yesterday announced that manufacturer’s A320 facility in Hamburg, Germany, lines, business lounge access, up to 60 kilograms in and weekend destinations such as Dubai, Bahrain, the 360 Mall is the next stop for its latest promo- on Wednesday morning and landed in Kuwait at free baggage allowance, and an exclusive on-board Beirut, Alexandria, Amman, Istanbul, Sharm El Sheikh, tional campaign; “E’tamid Warba & Transfer your 9:00pm local time. cabin. The airline’s Economy Class offers travelers free Assiut, Luxor, Mashhad, Sohag, Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo Salary”. Warba stand will be available at the 360 Jazeera Airways Group Chairman, Marwan Boodai, baggage allowance of 40 kilograms and free on- and Al-Najaf. Mall effective June, 1st, 2014, and will last for said, “Operating one of the Middle East’s youngest two weeks. The campaign aims at carving the fleets is a core component to our customer offering. bank’s niche as a leading institution providing This marks our 15th Airbus A320 delivery since 2005 the best Sharia compliant retail banking prod- and I thank partners for their great efforts in making ucts and services. It also gives customers the every aircraft delivery a successful one.” The newly opportunity to win a Mercedes G63 AMG by delivered aircraft passed through a diligent nine- simply transferring their salaries to their Warba month review process by the Jazeera Airways team, account. partners of the airline, and an independent inspector Commenting on this, Adnan Al-Salem, Chief hired by the airline. The airline has received three new Retail Banking Officer at Warba Bank said: “The A320 aircraft in the last 12 months. two-week Avenues stand witnessed high turn- The airline made its first order for 15 Airbus A320 out of visitors enquiring on the new campaign. aircraft in 2005 when it started operations as the first In addition, our team received them and Adnan Al-Salem private airline in Kuwait and the Middle East. Boodai responded to their enquiries”. above KD 1500 will double the chance to win added, “In the next 12 months, Jazeera Airways Group “Following this success, we further under- the Mercedes. is considering placing a new aircraft order as part of a stand the necessity of staying in touch with our For more information about “E’tamid Warba phased fleet modernization program.” customers and attracting more customers to & Transfer your Salary” campaign, please visit Jazeera Airways Group is a Kuwait Stock participate in ‘E’tamid Warba & Transfer your Warba’s stand at the 360 Mall; contact the Exchange-listed company with a fleet of 15 fully- Salary’ campaign. The stand has now moved to Customer Service Center at 1825555 or visit your owned Airbus A320s, distributed between its airline the 360 Mall; one of the best shopping destina- nearest Warba Bank branch. business Jazeera Airways and its fully-owned leasing- tions in Kuwait. The Mercedes G63 AMG will be Warba Bank, an Islamic Bank established by arm Sahaab Aircraft Leasing. Sahaab has assets displayed at Warba stand, and customers will virtue of an Amiri Decree, was officially regis- placed with Virgin America, SriLankan Airlines, Flynas stay up to date with the new campaign’s details tered in the Central Bank of Kuwait’s register of and Jazeera Airways. Jazeera Airways operates its ful- Jazeera Airways Chairman Marwan Boodai taking delivery of the new Airbus and conditions, as well as the benefits of trans- Islamic Banks on April 5th, 2010. The State of ferring their salary to Warba Bank”. Kuwait, represented by Kuwait Investment “Warba’s team will be present at the stand to Authority (KIA), owns 24 percent of the bank’s Gulf Bank announces educate customers on the benefits of the pro- total shares, while the remaining 76 percent of Ghazi Al-Sammar motion, help them enroll in the draw, and shares, fully subscribed by the government, has respond to their relevant enquiries” concluded been equally allocated to all Kuwaiti nationals. wins KD 125,000 winners of Al-Danah Al Salem. Warba Bank offers a range of customized Sharia The “E’tamid Warba & Transfer your Salary” compliant services and solutions which are avail- in NBK’s Al-Jawhara campaign will enable Warba customers to avail able through the banks three divisions of Retail daily Draws many benefits by simply transferring their Banking Group, Corporate Banking Group, and draw for May salaries to the bank during the campaign which Investment and Treasury Group. Branching out KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al-Danah daily 2014. Any withdrawal before the draw in will last until June 26th, 2014. Al Safwa distin- in 7 strategic locations, Warba Bank has over 250 draws on May 25th, 2014, announcing the June would reduce chances of winning. KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announces guished salary customers whose salaries are employees. the winner for May’s KD 125,000 Al-Jawhara monthly names of its winners for the week of May 18 Al-Danah allows customers to win cash prize, Ghazi Obaid Al-Sammar. The draw was held to May 22. The Al-Danah daily draws prizes and simultaneously encourages Citadel Capital on track to under the supervision of the Ministry of Trade and include draws each working day for two them to save. Each KD100 gives the cus- Industry. prizes of KD1000 per winner. tomer 1 chance daily which accumulates NBK re-launched Al-Jawhara account offering cus- day by day. The more money saved and the complete Sphinx Glass exit tomers more chances to win bigger prizes; KD 5,000 The winners are: longer it is in the account, the more weekly, KD 125,000 monthly and a grand prize of KD (Sunday 18/05): Mohammad Haji Ali chances individuals stand to win. Every Al- CAIRO: Citadel Capital (CCAP.CA on the investors. 250,000 quarterly draw. Boushahri, Fouziya Shama Christopher Danah prize draws will automatically be Egyptian Exchange), a leading investment The final offer has been approved by Al-Jawhara account offers numerous benefits to (Monday 19/05): Bader Hamed deposited into the winner’s account within company in Africa and the Middle East, Citadel Capital and GlassWorks. Citadel NBK customers. Not only is it an interest-free account Mubarak Al-Mobaraki, Maryam Fadhel two working days. Al-Danah also offers a expects to complete its divestiture of Capital expects documentation for the with regular deposit and withdrawal privileges, but Ali Al-Bloushi number of unique services including the Sphinx Glass, a leading Egyptian producer finalization and execution of the sale to be also entitles account holders to enter the weekly, (Tuesday 20/05): Bader Yousef Habib Al-Danah Deposit Only ATM card which of float glass and portfolio company of signed by mid-June and that the final trans- monthly and quarterly Al-Jawhara draws. Each KD 50 Al-Ibrahim, Ayedh Qabalan Al-Rashidi helps account holders deposit their money non-core platform GlassWorks, by mid-July fer of shares should be completed within in an Al-Jawhara account entitles the customer to (Wednesday 21/05): Ahmed at their convenience; as well as the Al- 2014. the following month. one chance in any of the draws. Mamdouh Mohammed Ahmed Danah calculator to help customers calcu- Saudi Arabia’s Construction Products Citadel Capital and its advisors look for- Ghazi Al-Sammar, the winner of May’s KD 125,000 Ghannam, Rajaa Abdulrahim Maarouf late their chances of becoming an Al- Holding Co. (CPC) has completed due dili- ward to working closely with CPC and its draw expressed his happiness in winning Al-Jawhara (Thursday 22/05): Nemshan Saoud Al- Danah winner. gence and submitted a final offer to advisors to close the transaction. Sphinx monthly prize. “Winning KD 125,000 came as a com- Nemshan, Mubarek Shahid Hadad Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah account is open acquire 100 percent of Sphinx Glass at an Glass is a 200,000 ton per annum, state-of- plete surprise. I truly thank NBK for its great services Salman Al-Husaini to Kuwaitis and all residents of Kuwait. and offers and for always being number one in the implied enterprise value of around US$ 190 the-art float glass production facility that Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah 2014 draw lineup Customers who open an account and/ or million, which translates into an equity val- began full operations in April 2010 and is market,” he said. includes daily draws (2 winners per working deposit more will enter the draw within ue of $112 million after deducting debt today one of the largest independently All prizes are automatically credited to the win- and liabilities to be assumed by the buyer. operated float glass producers in the MENA ners’ accounts the day after the draw. The more mon- day each receive KD1000). Al-Danah’s 2nd two days. To be part of the Al-Danah As part of the transaction, Citadel region. ey held in your Al-Jawhara account, the greater your Quarterly draw for 2014 will be held in June draws, customers can visit one of Gulf Capital will be divesting its 73.3 percent The company is exiting its investment in chances of winning. Al-Jawhara accounts are avail- (KD250,000, KD125,000, and KD25,000). Bank’s 58 branches, transfer on line, or ownership stake in the company, which Sphinx Glass as part of a multi-year pro- able to both Kuwaitis and Expats and can be opened Gulf Bank advises all its Al-Danah cus- call the Customer Contact Center on should result in cash proceeds to the firm gram to shed non-core assets and focus on at any one of NBK’s branches around Kuwait. tomers to keep their money saved in their 1805805 for assistance and guidance. of c. $73 million after the estimated capital core subsidiaries in five industries: energy, NBK pioneered many firsts in both the local and accounts to enhance their chances of win- Customers can also log on to www.e- gains tax; the balance of the equity subject cement, agrifoods, transportation and min- regional markets by offering innovative products and ning one of the major cash prizes of gulfbank.com/aldanahwinners, to find to sale in the transaction is held by co- ing. value added services. KD25,000, KD125,000 and KD250,000 in the out more about Al Danah and who the second Al-Danah quarterly prize draw for winners are. Emirates ups services to India A380 service to Mumbai, Boeing 777s for Delhi and Hyderabad

DUBAI, U.A.E : Emirates, a global connector of people and places will serve with 185 flights each week. We look forward to working with the expand its A380 network to 28 destinations, when it launches a daily new Government in India to grow India’s economy through enhanced A380 service to Mumbai International Airport on 21st July. aviation connectivity and to realize India’s ambition to grow its inter- EK 500 and EK 501 between Dubai and Mumbai will be up-scaled national aviation market to 85 million passengers by 2020,” said to a three-class A380 aircraft, representing with a capacity increase of Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial 2,127 seats per week in each direction. This offers passengers flying to Operations- West Asia & Indian Ocean. India from key destinations in North America and Europe the chance India’s National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) to experience Emirates’ hugely popular flagship aircraft on this route. recently modelled the impact of Emirates up-gauging daily services to In addition, Emirates will deploy larger Boeing 777 aircraft to Delhi Mumbai from Boeing 777s to an Airbus A380. The annual incremental and Hyderabad to serve growing demand. Delhi will have 980 addi- economic benefit from up-gauging one service is US$8.3 million in tional one-way weekly seats while Hyderabad will increase its capacity additional GDP per return flight and the creation and support of over to add 672 one-way weekly seats. 1,000 jobs. A combined total of 3,779 one-way weekly seats will be deployed The Emirates A380 operating on the Mumbai route will feature 14 on Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad through these aircraft upgrades. private First Class suites, 76 Business Class lie-flat seats and a spacious This follows the recent bilateral discussions between the governments cabin for 399 Economy Class passengers. of Dubai and India, which provided a phased increase of 11,000 seats On board, passengers can experience a range of unique facilities in for Dubai carriers. “Air transport is an important economic driver. It all cabins - from the famous Shower Spas in First Class, to the A380 facilitates trade and tourism, and has a multiplier effect through direct Onboard Lounge where passengers in the premium cabins can relax in and indirect job creation. Emirates has been serving India since our a social environment during the flight; as well as 11.4” touch screen founding year in 1985, and it is our largest market today which we LED personal TVs. SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 technology

Bolivia launches world’s highest cable railway

LA PAZ: Bolivian President Evo Morales inaugurated Friday the first segment of the world’s highest cable railway line, carrying passengers from city to city at up to 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level. The cable line connects the capital La Paz with the near- by city of El Alto, through the high Andes mountains, offering stunning views of the snow-capped Illimani, one of Bolivia’s highest peaks. Constructed by the Austrian company Doppelmayr for $234 million, the line allows passengers to travel between the two cities in less than 10 minutes, compared to more than 30 minutes by road. “It is a joy that this cable car line is finished,” Morales cheered during the inau- guration ceremony in La Paz. “It’s important work for the residents of La Paz.” La Paz is the highest capital in the world, at an altitude of 3,660 meters. After the ceremony, long lines of people waited in the terminals at both ends, eager for their first experience in the cable car. A “speechless” Jorge Villena was one of the first pas- sengers. “It’s awesome: the quiet, the view, the Illimani. It’s perfect,” the 25-year-old bank employee said. The cable car line will ultimately travel nearly 10 kilometers (six miles). After the first installment- which stretches about 2.6 kilometers-a second seg- ment of 7.3 kilometers is due to be inaugurated by the end of the year. La Paz and El Alto, an urban conglomerate of more than 1.6 million people “are among the first 10 cities in the world with an inter-city transport system by cable,” said Jorge Dockweiler, director of the state-run Mi Teleferico company. Cars will run 17 hours a day, 360 days a year and can transport up to 18,000 people an hour, according to official projec- tions. A ticket goes for three bolivianos ($0.43), and each car can carry up to 10 passengers. The only oth- er cable car system in Bolivia is in the city of Cochabamba, in the center of the country, and is designed for tourists. — AFP LA PAZ: View of the first metropolitan cable railway linking El Alto with La Paz during its inauguration on May 30, 2014. — AFP A look at roadblocks How Google got US states facing driverless cars to legalize driverless cars CALIFORNIA: Google Inc. is pushing hard 100 prototype driverless cars without steer- to bring cars driven by computers - not ing wheels or pedals, and hopes to let people - to market. To do so, the Silicon select Californians use them once they Valley giant persuaded states including have been tested for safety. But those cars Cars driven by computers - not people California to pass laws explicitly legalizing have just two seats and max out at 25 mph. the still-emerging technology. After all, a It’s unlikely that Google will start mass pro- CALIFORNIA: About four years ago, the Google basic premise of driving is that a person ducing full-sized driverless cars, at least not team trying to develop cars driven by computers - controls the vehicle. Though California’s any time soon. While major automakers are not people - became convinced that sooner than rules will go into effect in June 2015, barri- accelerating the development of self-dri- later, the technology would be ready for the ers remain to the widespread availability of ving technology, none has publicly dis- masses. There was one big problem: Driverless the cars of the future, whether made by cussed the release of a fully driverless car cars were almost certainly illegal in the US. And Google or traditional automakers. before 2020. yet this week, Google said it wants to give Californians access to a small fleet of prototypes it Regulatory Technological will make without a steering wheel or pedals. The California’s Department of Motor So far, Google has taken Toyota Priuses plan is possible because, by this time next year, Vehicles has until the end of the year to and Lexus SUVs and outfitted them with driverless cars will be legal in the tech giant’s finalize rules for the public’s use of driver- cameras, radar and laser sensors, and com- home state. less cars (there is a 180-day lag between puters - all to see and react to other cars, And for that, Google can thank Google, and an then and when a car might be permitted to pedestrians and bicyclists. Those vehicles unorthodox lobbying campaign to shape the hit the road). That’s plenty of time for regu- have driven more than 700,000 miles. In road rules of the future in car-obsessed California lators to include requirements that manu- April, Google said it is starting to master the - and maybe even the rest of the nation - that facturers consider onerous, and thus delay complications of city streets (initially, Google began with a game-changing conversation in Las the debut of a driverless car. Safety is a sent the cars along freeways, which are Vegas. The campaign was based on a principle paramount concern. How does the DMV more orderly and thus easier to navigate). that businesses rarely embrace: ask for regulation. know that a car’s computers can’t be com- But the cars are far from perfect. Google isn’t The journey to a law in California began in mandeered by a hacker? More fundamen- fully confident they can drive themselves in January 2011 at the Consumer Electronics Show tally, how does the DMV know that the car rain or fog - and they’ve never driven in in Las Vegas, where Nevada legislator-turned-lob- drives safely under a range of conditions? snow. They don’t turn right on red. And they byist David Goldwater began chatting up A row of Google self-driving cars are shown outside the Computer History Museum in only can go on roads or freeways that Anthony Levandowski, one of the self-driving car Mountain View, Calif. — AP Business Google has charted in far greater detail than project’s leaders. technology they didn’t know. But Google knew Technology engineering graduate. Padilla was This week, Google said it plans to make the maps found on its public site. — AP When talk drifted to the legal hurdles, the technology, and was eager to help. “Very few intrigued, and agreed to push a bill. Padilla said Goldwater suggested that rather than entering people deeply understand” driverless car technol- Nevada’s law helped him sell colleagues on the California’s potentially bruising political process, ogy, said Chris Urmson, the self driving car pio- need to act. After all, who in California govern- Google should start small. Here, in neighboring neer lured from academia who now leads ment wanted a flagship company moving jobs Hackers threaten attack Nevada, he said, where the Legislature famously Google’s project. Offering policymakers informa- out of the state. In March 2012, Padilla rode in the has an impulse to regulate lightly. It made sense tion “to make informed decisions ... is really driver’s seat of a Google car with Levandowski rid- to Google, which hired Goldwater. Up to that important to us.” ing shotgun to the news conference announcing on World Cup sponsors point, Google had quietly sent early versions of The task fell primarily to David Estrada, at the his legislation. the car, with a “safety driver” behind the wheel, time the legal director for Google X, the secretive In the months that followed, various groups SAO PAULO: The hacker group Anonymous is access from thousands of computers in order more than 100,000 miles in California. Eventually, preparing a cyber-attack on corporate spon- to jam the host server. The threat of cyber- part of the tech giant that houses ambitious, cut- tried to shape Padilla’s bill. One was the Alliance government would catch up, just as stop signs ting-edge projects. Estrada would trek from San of Automobile Manufacturers, which objected sors of the World Cup in Brazil to protest the attacks is yet another headache for the organ- began appearing well after cars rolled onto lavish spending on the soccer games in a coun- izers of the World Cup kicking off on June 12 Francisco to Nevada’s capital, Carson City, for that automakers would be liable for the failure of America’s roads a century ago. meetings hosted by DMV staff. Breslow credited Google technology strapped onto one of their try struggling to provide basic services, said a in Brazil. The 32-nation soccer tournament If the trigger to act was a bad accident, law- hacker with knowledge of the plan on Friday. has already been marred by embarrassing Estrada with making suggestions that made the cars. Trial lawyers, a powerful constituency in the makers could set the technology back years. regulations far shorter, and less onerous, than state, successfully lobbied to keep automakers on Earlier this week, Anonymous attacked the delays in the building of stadiums and wide- Feeling some urgency, Google bet it could legal- Brazil’s Foreign Ministry computer networks spread discontent in Brazil over the excessive they would have been. While others attended the the hook. Some inside the Capitol concluded that ize a technology that though still experimental meetings, Google seemed to have a special seat Padilla was most attuned to Google. and leaked dozens of confidential emails. cost of hosting the event in a country with had the potential to save thousands of lives and “We have already conducted late-night deficient public services. at the table. Bryant Walker Smith, who teaches One thing that troubled Howard Posner, then generate millions in profits. The cars were their the law of self-driving cars as a fellow at Stanford the staffer on the Assembly Transportation tests to see which of the sites are more vulnera- In what could be the biggest cyber-security own best salesmen. Nevada’s governor and other ble,” said the hacker who operates under the breach since the US National Security Agency University, described one rule-drafting session Committee responsible for analyzing the bill and key policy makers emerged enthusiastic after test where Google - not the DMV - responded to sug- suggesting improvements, was that Padilla’s legis- alias of Che Commodore. “We have a plan of allegedly spied on President Dilma Rousseff’s rides. The bill passed quickly enough that poten- attack.” “This time we are targeting the spon- personal communications, Anonymous this gestions from auto industry representatives. lation would let cars operate without a human tial opponents - primarily automakers - were “It wasn’t always clear who was leading,” Smith present. Posner argued that lawmakers shouldn’t sors of the World Cup,” he said in a Skype con- week posted 333 documents extracted from unable to influence its outcome. versation from an undisclosed location in Brazil. the Foreign Ministry’s computing network. said. It seemed to him that both Google and the authorize this last step until the technology could Next, Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles DMV felt ownership of the rules. By the end of handle it. The response, he said, was that Padilla Asked to name the potential targets he men- They include a briefing of talks between had to write rules implementing the law. At the tioned Adidas, Emirates airline, the Coca-Cola Brazilian officials and US Vice President Joe 2011, Nevada welcomed the testing of driverless didn’t want to do that - “which in my mind meant DMV, Google had an enthusiastic supporter in cars on its roads. Google, however, was focused Google was not willing to do that.” Co and Budweiser, which is owned by Biden during a visit to Brazil in May last year Bruce Breslow, then the agency’s leader. Breslow Anheuser-Busch InBev. Reuters had no means and a list of sport ministers that plan to attend on its home state, where its Priuses and Lexuses Padilla said that while Google’s high profile had been fascinated by driverless cars since see- of confirming Che Commodore’s identity or his the World Cup. A hacker known as outfitted with radar, cameras and a spinning tow- helped the bill succeed, his office made the deci- ing an exhibit at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. affiliation with Anonymous. AnonManifest used a phishing attack to break er of laser sensors were a regular feature on free- sions. “We’re always going to have the final say,” Seeing a career-defining opportunity, Breslow The sponsors did not immediately into the Foreign Ministry’s databases and even- ways. In many ways, Google replicated its Nevada he said. In September 2012, Gov Jerry Brown shelved other projects and shifted money so he respond to requests to comment on the tually access its documentation system, Che playbook: Frame the debate. Wow potential allies went to Google’s headquarters and signed wouldn’t have to ask for the $200,000 needed to threat. A DDoS or Distributed Denial-of-ser- Commodore said. “Until yesterday afternoon with joy rides. Argue that driverless cars would Padilla’s bill. Now, California’s motor vehicles offi- research and write the rules. vice is a low-cost attack aiming at taking a the hacker still had access to the system,” he make roads safer and create jobs. cials face an end-of-year deadline to write regula- At first, DMV staff panicked - they only had website offline by simultaneously requesting said. — Reuters In January 2012, Google met with state Sen tions that will allow driverless cars to go from test- several months to write unprecedented rules on a Alex Padilla, a Massachusetts Institute of ing to use by the public in June 2015. — AP Smartphones driving growth in Asia-Pacific

SINGAPORE: Smartphones and tablet computers are $186 billion in 2013, Euromonitor added. Internet retail expected to boost online retail sales in the Asia-Pacific sales are expected to account for 7.3 percent of the region to more than $400 billion a year by 2018, a overall retail industry in the region in 2018, up from 4.1 report said yesterday. As a result, retailers are increas- percent in 2013. ingly adapting their websites to capitalize on the trend Loo Wee Teck, head of consumer electronics at and allow customers to browse and purchase goods Euromonitor, cited a survey by the firm showing that with mobile devices, global consumer research firm nearly a quarter of respondents in the region are now Euromonitor said. Euromonitor data showed that the using mobile phones to buy products. “Retailers are number of smartphones in the Asia Pacific is forecast to acutely aware of this trend and most have optimized rise to nearly 700 million in 2017, up from almost 390 their websites for mobile browsing. The ease of online million in 2013. purchases and the ability to shop 24/7 are key factors in The number of tablets and other portable computers driving Internet retailing on mobile devices,” he told is also expected to increase to over 56 million in 2017 AFP. He said retailers in emerging markets like China, from almost 30 million in 2013. At constant 2013 prices Malaysia and Thailand also accept cash-on-delivery for and fixed foreign exchange rates, the value of goods products purchased on the Internet through mobile SAN FRANCISCO: LG Electronic’s new G3 flagship smartphones are on display at a presser in San Francisco, sold through the Internet in the region should reach devices in order to ease consumers’ suspicions about California. — AFP more than $428 billion in 2018, more than double the online fraud. — AFP SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE New drug shown to improve leukemia survival

CHICAGO: A new drug for the most common form phocytic leukemia that had progressed after two or ibrutinib had responded to the drug and were treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It was of leukemia in adults improves survival for patients more prior therapies. Standard treatment for such continuing treatment with minimal side effects, previously approved for mantle cell lymphoma whose disease has worsened despite standard patients is a combination of chemotherapy and an compared with response rates between 35 per- patients who have tried other therapies. treatment, according to late-stage study findings antibody drug, such as Arzerra. cent and 40 percent for standard therapies, Dr. Studies are also under way to test the drug as released yesterday. The results were presented at the American Byrd said. an initial treatment for chronic lymphocytic Ibrutinib, sold by Pharmacyclics Inc and Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting on Side effects associated with ibrutinib included leukemia. Imbruvica is an oral drug designed to Johnson & Johnson under the brand name Saturday in Chicago. diarrhea, minor bleeding and heart arrhythmias. target an enzyme known as Bruton’s tyrosine Imbruvica, was approved by US regulators for treat- “These results provide a compelling new treat- kinase and block the function of certain cancerous ment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in February. Side effects ment option for patients with chronic lymphocytic cells. Drugs in a similar class are under develop- The therapy “beat the pants off” of ofatumum- At a median follow-up of 9.4 months, the study leukemia, including older adults with this disease, ment by companies including AbbVie and Gilead ab, or Arzerra, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline Plc, in found that ibrutinib lowered the risk of death by and will significantly change (physicians’) practice,” Sciences Inc. the Phase 3 trial, said Dr. John Byrd, the study’s lead 57 percent compared with ofatumumab. Dr. Olatoyosi Odenike, a leukemia expert at the Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a slowly pro- investigator and a professor of medicine at the Researchers said they expect the trial to result in University of Chicago said in an ASCO statement. gressing form of blood cancer, is diagnosed in Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer median overall survival in the range of several Odenike was not involved in the study. about 16,000 Americans and will kill around 4,600 Center in Columbus, Ohio. years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in every year, according to the American Cancer The trial involved 391 patients with chronic lym- At median follow-up, 86 percent of patients on February approved Imbruvica as a secondary Society. — Reuters

Obama makes public health pitch for carbon rules

WASHINGTON: As governors, busi- tions will be measured against. nesses and environmentalists brace “We all want clean air and clean for new limits on power plant pollu- water,” Republican Sen. Mike Enzi of tion, President Barack Obama is cast- Wyoming said in the weekly GOP ing his unprecedented effort to curb address. “We don’t want costly regu- greenhouse gases as essential to pro- lations that make little or no differ- tect the health and wellbeing of chil- ence, that are making things less dren. affordable. Republicans want electric- “I refuse to condemn our children ity and gas when you need it, at a to a planet that’s beyond fixing,” price you can afford.” Obama said in his weekly radio and But Obama accused special inter- Internet address released Saturday. ests and likeminded lawmakers of His administration is bringing for- repeating false claims about harmful ward the first carbon pollution limits economic effects from the new rules, on existing US power plants on which the EPA is already preparing to Monday, the centerpiece of his cam- defend in court once the inevitable paign against climate change. Critics legal challenges roll in. Every time the say the plan will drive up costs, kill U.S. has sought to clean up its air and jobs and damage a fragile economy. water, cynics have cried wolf, only to Traditionally, the president records be proved wrong, Obama said. his weekly address at the White “These excuses for inaction some- House. But Obama put the usual how suggest a lack of faith in playbook aside on Friday and trav- American businesses and American eled to Children’s National Medical ingenuity,” Obama said. “The truth is, Center, where medical equipment when we ask our workers and busi- and white lab coats formed the back- nesses to innovate, they do. When we drop for Obama to argue that by tar- raise the bar, they meet it.” geting carbon dioxide, his adminis- Obama asserted that in their first tration is shifting the U.S. away from year in effect, the rules will prevent dirty fuels that dump harmful pollu- up to 100,000 asthma attacks and tants into the air. He also met young 2,100 heart attacks. In fact, scientists CHICAGO: Christy Wolford holds her youngest son Lucas, 2, as her husband Bubba and other children Lauren, 8, Alexander, 4, and Everett, 3, are asthma patients there, the White have said there’s no direct connec- pictured at the Primrose School the couple runs in Fort Collins. Young women with breast cancer might be able to avoid infertility caused by House said. tion between greenhouse gases like chemotherapy if they use a drug to shut down their ovaries temporarily, while treatment goes on. Christy Wolford’s ovaries were suppressed during cancer treatment and she has had three boys since it ended in 2006. — AFP “In America, we don’t have to carbon dioxide and asthma attacks or choose between the health of our other respiratory illnesses. But coal- economy and the health of our chil- fired power plants that emit high lev- dren,” he said. els of greenhouse gases also pump Drug helps breast cancer White House officials have been other pollutants into the air that do fanning out across Washington and affect health. the country to build support and patients preserve fertility reassure those concerned about the Cleaner energy coming rules. Among those worried: By drawing a link between the car- a number of Democrats from conser- bon rules and asthma, the White vative areas who have openly criti- House is offering a nuanced argu- Ovaries at rest during chemo cized the rules as they prepare for dif- ment: Over time, these rules will shift CHICAGO: Young women undergoing with breast cancer each year in the United goserelin group — 21 percent compared to 11 ficult re election fights this fall. the US away from coal and toward chemotherapy for certain types of breast cancer States, making up about a quarter of all breast percent. Obama will echo his argument that cleaner energy, indirectly reducing may be able to preserve their fertility by adding cancer cases. And 89 percent of the women taking gosere- the rules will benefit public health levels of other harmful pollutants. the drug goserelin to their treatment, About 15 percent of young women have can- lin had no signs or symptoms of cancer four during a conference call Monday Deploying that argument could researchers said yesterday. The cancer drug also cers that are hormone receptor negative, and years later, compared to 78 percent of those organized by the American Lung embolden Republicans in their asser- appeared to improve survival, according to the these are the women who could benefit from receiving standard chemotherapy. Association and other health groups. tions that Democrats are waging a results of a phase III clinical trial unveiled at the taking goserelin to essentially put the ovaries at Survival was higher too — 92 percent in the American Society for Clinical Oncology annual rest during chemo, researchers said. goserelin group and 82 percent in the standard “war on coal” - a claim that Obama meeting. The study randomly assigned 131 patients to chemo group. Closely guarded and his allies deny. Early menopause can be triggered by breast receive standard chemotherapy and 126 to Albain said women who need to undergo The specifics of the plan have Power plants form the largest sin- cancer chemotherapy. Some women resume receive chemotherapy plus goserelin by injec- chemo for early breast cancer should consider been closely guarded and environ- gle source of heat-trapping green- menstruating after chemo and can have chil- tion once every four weeks. taking goserelin to prevent premature ovarian mental advocates and industry repre- house gases blamed for global warm- dren, but many cannot. Nearly half (45 percent) of the women on failure. sentatives alike are anxiously await- ing. Administration officials say the “I think these findings are going to change standard chemo stopped menstruating after Goserelin, known by the brand name ing details such as the size of the rules will give states mandatory stan- our clinical practice,” said senior study author two years. Zoladex, was approved by the Food and Drug reductions the government will man- dards, then allow flexibility on how Kathy Albain of Loyola University Medical Only 20 percent of the women receiving Administration for prostate cancer, certain date and what baseline those reduc- they are achieved. —- AP Center. goserelin had stopped menstruating. benign gynecological disorders and certain Some 49,000 women under 50 are diagnosed Pregnancies were twice as common in the breast cancers. —- AFP FDA taking another look at mercury in seafood

WASHINGTON: The Food and Drug of the groups that sued. Administration is updating its advice for pregnant DeWaal said the new advisory will be an women on the appropriate levels of mercury in improvement if it gives consumers better infor- seafood. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg says mation, especially if that information could be the agency won’t require mercury labels on kept at fish counters in grocery stores and retail seafood packages. outlets. In a wide-ranging interview Friday with The The seafood industry says the government Associated Press, Hamburg said the agency will shouldn’t look at mercury by itself, but at the ben- update guidance on mercury in different varieties efits of seafood. Jennifer McGuire of the National of seafood and what that means, a long-awaited Fisheries Institute says the original FDA guidelines move aimed at helping women better under- warning against some types of fish for pregnant stand what to eat when they’re pregnant. women just served to decrease overall seafood “It’s an advisory, not an effort to mandate intake. labeling,” Hamburg said. “Different seafood prod- “That would be very concerning if there was a ucts do contain different levels of mercury, and so ‘good fish, bad fish’ list,” she said. different seafood products can be rated in terms The government’s 2010 Dietary Guidelines of levels of mercury.” incorporated FDA’s warnings to say that preg- Eating fish is part of a heart-healthy diet, and nant or breastfeeding women should consume 8 many types are good sources of omega-3 fatty to 12 ounces of a variety of seafood per week. acids that are important for brain development. But it said they should not eat tilefish, shark, But fish also can absorb small amounts of mer- swordfish and king mackerel because of the mer- cury, a neurotoxin, from streams and oceans - and cury content and it advised limiting white alba- a small number of varieties harbor higher levels. core tuna to six ounces a week.

Not clear enough More complex For most people, accumulating mercury from On other food-related issues, Hamburg said eating seafood isn’t a health risk. But for a decade, deciding which businesses will have to post calo- Washington: Food and Drug Administration the FDA has warned that pregnant women, those rie labels has been “one of the more complex Commissioner Dr Margaret Hamburg answers who may become pregnant, and young children undertakings of my tenure as FDA commission- questions during a newsmaker interview in avoid certain types of high-mercury fish because er.” Washington. — AP of concern that too much could harm a develop- The food industry is closely watching FDA to and concern” and that the agency needs to bet- ing brain. see which establishments are included in final ter understand the role of the stimulant in non- Consumer groups have sued the agency, say- menu labeling rules, which are expected this traditional products, especially on children. She ing the warnings weren’t clear enough about year. Congress required the labels in 2010 health said the science is not absolutely clear about its what to avoid, and seeking labeling to help so overhaul, and supermarkets and convenience effects. that shoppers wouldn’t have to remember which stores have lobbied aggressively since then to be The agency is investigating the safety of ener- products are OK during pregnancy or for young- excluded. But the restaurant industry says that all gy drinks and energy shots, prompted by con- sters. establishments serving prepared foods should sumer reports of illness and death. FDA is also KOLKATA: An Indian child poses with a mask during a ‘No Tobacco’ rally in Kolkata “We can’t ask consumers to memorize two dif- have to post the labels. looking at caffeine in food as manufacturers have yesterday. The World Health organization and partners marked World No Tobacco ferent lists of fish,” said Caroline Smith DeWaal of She said the increasing amount of caffeine in added caffeine to candy, nuts and other snack Day yesterday, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use. — AFP the Center for Science in the Public Interest, one a whole range of foods “has gotten our attention foods in recent years. — AP

WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

Al-Amal Indian School holds Outstanding Achievers’ Day

l-Amal Indian School felicitated its out- by the Kuwait National Anthem. The Principal memento by the chairman and the principal. audience captivated . The whole day’s events day was made possible by the able guidance standing achievers on May 22, 2014. Baldwin Faife gave the welcome address, urg- Cultural programs like the Hindi dance and were organized and coordinated by the able of the manager, Adel Awadin. AThe event was presided over by the ing the students to strive for excellence in all English songs by the school choir were highly teachers Jayshree Ramachandran - Vice chairman Amir Al-Sayegh. The program start- walks of life. The achievers from class 1-12 appreciated. Magic show, an enthralling tradi- Principal, Sunipa - Vice Principal and Tahani - ed with the recitation of Holy Quran, followed were awarded certificates and a special tional dance by professional artists held the Discipline Incharge. Last but not the least, this

INJAZ Kuwait organized a workshop at the American Academy for Girls (AAG), in which about fifty 7th and 8th grade students took part in activities to boost their ini- tiative sense. Conductive School of Special Education celebrates Omariya Annual Day.

Wildlife photography award

eringode Unnikrishnan bagged the first prize at 10th Kuwait Wildlife Photography competition organized by Kuwait Environment Protection Society in the category Pfor plants of Kuwait desert. Kuwait Petroleum Minister Dr Ali Saleh Al-Omar handed over the certificate and cash prize worth KD 500 to the winner at a function held at Kuwait National Library hall. Unnikrishnan hails from Mathamangalam of Kannur District, Kerala. His family consists of Unnimaya Nambudiri and Pranathi Narayan. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Thimar Food Co launches Mr. Greek Restaurants Discovery Day conference focuses on expansion plans

himar International Food Company, the Relevantly, Thimar’s management conducted for the trust they have put in us to open new exclusive master franchisee of Mr. Greek one-on-one meetings with representatives of regional horizons for Mr. Greek in the Middle TRestaurants in Kuwait, has successfully local and regional food companies, investors East and GCC.”, He exclaimed “Earning Mr. concluded its first franchise Discovery Day and entrepreneurs, during which they dis- Greek’s first international franchise in 2013 conference for Mr. Greek Restaurants, the cussed requirements and conditions for was a reflection of our endless attempts to renowned No. 1 Greek Restaurant chain in acquiring Mr. Greek Restaurants’ sub-local and enhance the Kuwaiti food market with out- Canada, which was held at Marina Hotel on regional master franchise licenses. standing international brands and franchises.” May 22, 2014. Attended by the guest of honor, “Seeing how far Mr. Greek has gone since Equally important, Waddah Al-Nasrallah, George Raios, Founder & CEO of Mr. Greek its inauguration in the 80’s adds pride to my Thimar International Food Co-Partner and Restaurants, Canada, in addition to ambassa- excitement towards my first visit to Kuwait” Sponsor, emphasized his company’s aspira- dors of Canada and Greece, and a number of said George Raios (Founder & President of Mr. tions to achieve significant results relevant to VIP guests and entrepreneurs, including senior Greek - Canada) commenting on the event. the true worth of both Thimar and Mr. Greek. management of Kuwait’s F&B companies. “We - at Mr. Greek - Canada - preciously value He also pointed that the great success The event has witnessed important our partnership with Thimar international achieved by Mr. Greek - Kuwait, the sole Greek announcements regarding the franchise of Mr. Food Co which we depend on to globally food restaurant in Kuwait, in a length of four Greek and its development in Kuwait and the spread Mr. Greeks authentic Mediterranean months since its opening could be sensed Middle East. During the event, Thimar taste further.” added Raios, before concluding from the high number of requestors of fran- International Food Co revealed details of the his statement by praising Thimar’s impressive chise licenses. recently signed agreement with Mr. Greek organization of the event. Mr. Greek is Canada’s most successful chain branches around Canada in 2011. Above all, the partnership between Mr. Canada, by which Thimar became the exclu- Ahmad Bajour, CEO & Managing Partner of of restaurant franchises. Since it was first In 2014, Thimar International Food Co Greek - Canada and Thimar International Food sive official representative of Mr. Greek Thimar International Food Co, commenced his launched in Toronto in the 80’s, Mr. Greek’s opened Mr. Greek’s first international fran- Co elevated to a new level upon the recent Restaurants’ international franchise chain and speech by welcoming the guest of honor and made its way to success depending on the chise. Located at Marina Mall, Mr. Greek is the appointment of the latter as the exclusive offi- the administrator of Regional Franchise the rest of the attendees. Conveying the com- unique taste of its Greek food. Franchising the sole destination for food lovers in Kuwait to cial representative of Mr. Greek Restaurants’ Support Center in Kuwait. Furthermore, the pany’s perception for Mr. Greek’s regional successful name started in 1997 before devel- enjoy the reputable deliciousness of authentic international franchise chain and the adminis- company unveiled the regional expansion expansion, he said “Today, we fortify our oping to be Canada’s No. 1 Greek restaurant Greek food combined with a tremendous tration of Regional Franchise Support Center plan for Mr. Greek in the GCC and Middle East. bonds with Mr. Greek - Canada who we thank chain with more than 30 local franchised ambience and level of service. in the region. — Photos by Joseph Shagra

Indian ambassador holds reception for Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi

ndian Ambassador Sunil Jain and Dr Gargi Akhtar and his actress wife Shabana Azmi. The out a poem from her book on poems The their outstanding contribution to Indian cine- Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian Jain hosted a luncheon reception at their guests were welcomed by Malavika Jain, Dove of Thunder, which was widely applaud- ma. Shabana Azmi was awarded the Padma award given by the government of India. Iresidence on Saturday to welcome famous daughter of the ambassador of India. After ed. Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi have both Bhushan in 2012 while Javed Akhtar was Indian lyricist, poet and scriptwriter Javed welcoming the exclusive gathering she read been bestowed with numerous accolades for awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2007. The TV PROGRAMS SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

10:15 Come Dine With Me 17:00 Good Luck Charlie 12:40 Live AFL Premiership 11:10 Cake Boss 11:05 The Planners 17:20 Jessie 15:30 Top 14 11:35 Jon & Kate Plus 8 11:55 The Planners 17:45 Dog With A Blog 17:30 Super Rugby 12:00 Little People, Big World 12:45 The Planners 18:10 Liv And Maddie 19:30 WWE This Week 12:25 Super Soul Sunday 03:15 Preposterous Pets 13:35 Homes Under The Hammer 18:30 Mako Mermaids 20:00 IndyCar Series 13:15 Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 04:05 Animal Maternity Ward 14:25 Homes Under The Hammer 18:55 Good Luck Charlie 22:30 Live IndyCar Series 13:40 Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 04:55 Animal Cops Houston 15:15 Homes Under The Hammer 19:20 Violetta 14:05 World’s Worst Mum 05:45 Treehouse Masters 16:10 Homes Under The Hammer 20:05 Austin & Ally 14:55 Extreme Couponing 06:35 Wildlife SOS 17:00 Homes Under The Hammer 20:30 Jessie 15:20 Cake Boss 07:00 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors 17:50 Masterchef: The Professionals 20:50 Dog With A Blog 15:45 What Not To Wear 07:25 My Cat From Hell 18:20 Masterchef: The Professionals 21:15 Jessie 16:35 Toddlers & Tiaras 08:15 Too Cute! 19:10 Masterchef: The Professionals 03:05 Long Island Medium 21:40 Shake It Up 17:25 Say Yes To The Dress 09:10 Gator Boys 20:00 Masterchef: The Professionals 03:30 Long Island Medium 22:00 Austin & Ally 17:50 Say Yes To The Dress 10:05 Call Of The Wildman 20:55 Come Dine With Me 03:55 Long Island Medium 22:25 A.N.T. Farm 18:15 Jon & Kate Plus 8 10:30 Swamp Brothers 21:40 Come Dine With Me 04:20 What Not To Wear 22:50 Good Luck Charlie 18:40 Little People, Big World 11:00 Tanked 22:30 Come Dine With Me 05:10 What Not To Wear 23:10 Wolfblood 19:10 Super Soul Sunday 11:55 Treehouse Masters 23:15 Come Dine With Me 06:00 Super Soul Sunday 23:35 Wolfblood 20:05 Extreme Couponing 12:50 Galapagos 07:00 What Not To Wear 20:30 Cake Boss 13:45 Galapagos 07:50 Secret Eaters 21:00 Bling It On 14:40 Galapagos 08:40 Iyanla, Fix My Life 21:55 Craft Wars 15:35 Speed Of Life 09:30 Toddlers & Tiaras 22:50 Long Island Medium 16:30 Speed Of Life 10:20 Say Yes To The Dress 23:15 My Teen Is Pregnant And So 17:25 Speed Of Life 03:15 THS 10:45 Say Yes To The Dress 03:35 Prototype This Am I 18:20 Treehouse Masters 04:30 Prototype This 04:10 THS 19:15 Gangland Killers 05:20 Prototype This 05:05 Extreme Close-Up 20:10 Shamwari: A Wild Life 06:10 Prototype This 05:30 Extreme Close-Up 20:35 Shamwari: A Wild Life 07:00 How Tech Works 06:00 THS 21:05 Shark City 07:25 How Tech Works 07:50 Style Star Why Hollywood 22:00 Gangland Killers 07:55 The Future Of... 08:20 E! News 22:55 Shamwari: A Wild Life 08:45 Mythbusters 09:15 The Drama Queen 23:20 Shamwari: A Wild Life 09:40 Mythbusters 10:15 The Drama Queen will never give up 23:50 Up Close And Dangerous 10:30 Mythbusters 11:10 Eric And Jessie: Game On 11:20 Mythbusters 11:35 Eric And Jessie: Game On 12:10 Mythbusters 12:05 E! News on the Western 13:00 How Tech Works 13:05 Beyond Candid With Giuliana 13:30 Through The Wormhole With 14:05 Keeping Up With The he Western should have died years ago. A vestige of 03:30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Morgan Freeman Kardashians an era before we had 50 states, it is a genre of sto- 04:15 The Weakest Link 14:20 Through The Wormhole With 15:00 Keeping Up With The Tries about impolitic men in the age of the politically 05:00 Jackanory Junior Morgan Freeman Kardashians correct, about riding horses in a car culture and about tra- 05:15 Little Human Planet 15:10 Da Vinci’s Machines 16:00 Giuliana & Bill versing unsettled land that has long since urbanized. A 05:20 The Green Balloon Club 16:00 Nyc: Inside Out 17:00 Giuliana & Bill quintessentially American genre, the Western’s commer- 05:45 Nina And The Neurons: In 16:50 USA Memory Championships 18:00 E! News cial appeal should be limited now that other countries The Lab 17:40 Sci-Fi Science 19:00 Fashion Police dominate the movie business. So why did Media Rights 06:00 Balamory 18:05 Sci-Fi Science 19:30 Eric And Jessie: Game On Capital, Scott Stuber and Seth MacFarlane - the same 06:20 Jackanory Junior 18:30 Prophets Of Science Fiction 20:00 Keeping Up With The savvy trio that made “Ted” - make a Western? Because the 06:35 Little Human Planet 19:20 How Tech Works Kardashians genre is riding high commercially and artistically. And 06:40 The Green Balloon Club 19:45 How Tech Works 21:00 Keeping Up With The because MacFarlane wanted to make one. 07:05 Nina And The Neurons: In 20:10 The Future Of... Kardashians Universal and Media Rights Capital the “Family Guy” The Lab 21:00 How Techies Changed The 22:00 Eric And Jessie: Game On creator the keys to the kingdom after his success in 07:20 Charlie And Lola World 22:30 Eric And Jessie: Game On directing “Ted,” the second highest-grossing R-rated com- 07:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 21:50 Sci-Fi Saved My Life 23:00 Hello Ross edy in movie history. MacFarlane’s hankering for a 08:00 The Job Lot 22:40 You Have Been Warned 23:30 Chelsea Lately Western comedy reflects the genre’s lasting cultural reso- 08:25 The Mimic 23:30 Weird Connections CHERRY ON OSN MOVIES COMEDY HD nance. Several of the most prominent and respected 08:50 The Weakest Link 23:55 Weird Connections filmmakers in contemporary American cinema have made a Western in the past decade, including Joel and 09:35 Doctor Who 19:05 Extra Virgin 14:30 Last Man Standing 16:00 Frankenweenie-PG Ethan Coen, Ang Lee and Quentin Tarantino. 10:20 BBC Proms 2011: Human 19:30 Siba’s Table 15:00 Melissa & Joey 18:00 Spy Hard-PG15 Planet Prom Critics have lauded every effort, while both 03:25 Andy Bates American Street 19:55 Cooking For Real 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 20:00 Rock Of Ages-PG15 11:40 The Weakest Link Hollywood and moviegoers have rewarded the filmmak- Feasts 20:20 Chopped Stewart 22:00 Cherry-18 12:25 Last Woman Standing ers with their highest respective honors - Oscars and dol- 03:50 Iron Chef America 21:10 Food Network Challenge 16:00 The Colbert Report 23:45 The Five Year Engagement- 13:20 Doctor Who lars. The Coen brothers made two Westerns in four years, 03:10 The Hive 04:40 Chopped 22:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 16:30 Better Off Ted 18 14:05 Doctors winning their sole Best Picture statuette for “No Country 03:20 Art Attack 05:30 Unwrapped 22:25 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 14:30 Doctors for Old Men”; it and “True Grit” racked up 18 Oscar nomi- 03:45 Art Attack 05:50 Tastiest Places To Chowdown 22:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 18:00 Dads 15:00 Doctors nations together. Lee won his first Oscar for “Brokeback 04:10 Jungle Junction 06:10 Food Network Challenge 23:15 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 18:30 The Neighbors 15:30 Doctors Mountain” while Tarantino won his first Oscar in 19 years 04:25 Jungle Junction 07:00 Tastiest Places To Chowdown 23:40 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 19:00 Last Man Standing 16:00 Doctors for “Django Unchained.” 04:35 Jungle Junction 07:25 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 19:30 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Rock & Chips: Special: Xmas 03:00 Jobs-PG15 04:45 Jungle Junction 07:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 20:00 The Goodwin Games True Grit 2010 05:15 The Key Man-PG15 05:00 Art Attack 08:15 Food Network Challenge 20:30 Parks And Recreation All four of those movies grossed more than $200 mil- 17:25 Doctor Who 07:00 Now You See Me-PG15 05:25 Art Attack 09:05 Siba’s Table 21:00 The Daily Show With Jon lion at the global box office, adjusted for inflation. The 18:10 The Mystery Of Edwin Drood 09:00 Cheerful Weather For The 05:50 Mouk 09:30 Have Cake, Will Travel Stewart success of those movies, “Django” and “True Grit” in par- 19:00 Hunderby Wedding-PG15 06:00 Austin & Ally 09:55 Have Cake, Will Travel 05:00 56 Up 21:30 The Colbert Report ticular, was encouraging to Modi Wiczyk, whose MRC 19:25 The Job Lot 10:45 Jobs-PG15 06:25 A.N.T. Farm 10:20 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 05:55 The Hungry Sailors 22:00 Saturday Night Live financed and produced “A Million Ways to Die in the 19:50 Mistresses 13:00 The Twilight Saga: Breaking 06:45 Mako Mermaids Basics 06:45 Ant And Dec’s Saturday 23:00 South Park West.” If Harvey Weinstein wagered on Quentin Tarantino 20:40 Waking The Dead Dawn Pt. 2-PG15 07:10 Suite Life On Deck 10:45 Extra Virgin Night Takeaway 23:30 The Goodwin Games and Megan and David Ellison bet on the Coen brothers, 21:35 The Mimic 15:00 Buried-PG15 07:35 Good Luck Charlie 11:10 Siba’s Table 07:50 Shetland why shouldn’t he place his faith in MacFarlane? 22:00 The Cafe 17:00 Old Stock-PG15 07:55 Jessie 11:35 Cooking For Real 08:50 Dirk Gently “The way you test whether a genre or milieu has 22:25 Being Erica 19:00 Faces In The Crowd-PG15 08:20 Mako Mermaids 12:00 Andy Bates Street Feasts 09:45 Seven Dwarves become problematic is if a good version of that movie 23:10 Doctor Who 21:00 Hick-PG15 08:45 Liv And Maddie 12:25 Unique Eats 10:40 The Chase 03:00 Nip/Tuck didn’t perform,” Wiczyk told TheWrap. “If the bias is so 23:55 The Mystery Of Edwin Drood 23:00 Maniac-R 09:05 Good Luck Charlie 12:50 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 11:35 David Suchet: The Mystery Of 04:00 Bones strong that quality doesn’t speak to it.” The Western has 09:30 Dog With A Blog Basics Agatha Christie 05:00 Criminal Minds been written off many times before. Just last year Esquire 09:55 Austin & Ally 13:15 Hungry Girl 12:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 06:00 The Glades ran a post with the headline “Quentin Tarantino Wants to 10:15 Jessie 13:40 Hungry Girl 14:05 56 Up 07:00 The Mob Doctor Save the Western.” Two years before that Vulture asked 10:40 Cheetah 14:05 Food Network Challenge 15:00 Big Star’s Little Star 08:00 Made In Jersey 03:15 The Raven “Do People Still Care About Westerns?” 12:15 Gravity Falls 03:20 Masterchef: The Professionals 14:55 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 15:55 Vera 09:00 Criminal Minds 05:15 Darling Companion Esquire and Vulture must have missed “True Grit,” to 12:35 Dog With A Blog 03:50 Masterchef: The Professionals 15:20 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 17:35 Blandings 10:00 Castle 07:15 Playdate say nothing of TV shows like “Hatfields & McCoys,” 13:00 A.N.T. Farm 04:40 Masterchef: The Professionals 15:45 Chopped 18:05 Shetland 11:00 Bones 09:00 True Love “Deadwood” and “Justified.” The Western has been a dom- 13:25 Jessie 05:35 Masterchef: The Professionals 16:35 Siba’s Table 19:00 Big Star’s Little Star 12:00 Emmerdale 11:00 The First Grader inant genre in American cinema since its inception. 13:45 Austin & Ally 06:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook 17:00 Siba’s Table 19:55 The Hungry Sailors 12:30 Coronation Street 13:00 An Inconvenient Truth Edwin Porter’s “The Great Train Robbery” was one of the 14:10 Good Luck Charlie 07:00 Come Dine With Me 17:25 Guy’s Big Bite 20:50 Vera 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:00 Broken Bridges first movies to employ cross-cutting, a now ubiquitous 14:35 Mako Mermaids 07:50 Come Dine With Me 17:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 22:35 Ant And Dec’s Saturday 14:00 Made In Jersey 17:00 The First Grader technique (it’s when the filmmaker cuts between two 15:00 Flubber 08:35 Come Dine With Me 18:15 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Night Takeaway 15:00 The Glades 19:00 Smashed scenes in different locations). DW Griffith, one of the 16:30 Cars Toons 09:25 Come Dine With Me 18:40 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 23:35 David Suchet: The Mystery Of 16:00 Emmerdale 20:30 American Gangster most successful directors in early Hollywood, made a 16:35 A.N.T. Farm Basics Agatha Christie 16:30 Coronation Street 23:15 Best Laid Plans series of Westerns before his controversial epic “The Birth 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show of a Nation.” Griffith “helped to establish the Western film 18:00 Made In Jersey as a specific form of visual and narrative art,” write Mary 19:00 Burn Notice Lea Bandy and Kevin Stoehr in “Ride, Boldly Ride,” a com- 20:00 Top Gear (US) 05:00 Monsters University-PG prehensive study of the movie Western. The film industry 21:00 Witches Of East End 06:45 Star Trek Into Darkness-PG15 soon relocated to California, and it was not long before 03:00 Hard Time 22:00 Supernatural 09:00 The Sapphires-PG15 John Ford, a titan of early American cinema, would make 04:00 Family Guns 23:00 Nip/Tuck 10:45 Iron Man 3-PG15 several silent Westerns every year. He later introduced 05:00 The Border 13:00 Fastest-PG15 viewers to the now iconic landscape of Monument Valley, 06:00 Sea Patrol 15:00 Class-PG15 Utah, in “Stagecoach.” 07:00 The Pack 17:00 The Sapphires-PG15 08:00 Wild Kalahari 19:00 Silver Linings Playbook-PG15 Aspiring filmmakers 09:00 Rescue Ink 21:00 Jack Reacher-PG15 The Western flourished in the postwar period, as film- 03:00 Boardwalk Empire 10:00 Banged Up Abroad 23:15 The Campaign-18 makers offered Americans two distinct visions: the patri- 11:00 Hard Time 04:00 Mistresses ot vanquishing his enemies and the more complex tale 12:00 Family Guns 05:00 Last Resort of an antihero fighting injustice and his own demons at 13:00 The Border 06:00 Good Morning America the same time. Howard Hawks made “Red River,” Fred 14:00 Somewhere In China 07:00 Emmerdale Zinnemann made “High Noon” and Ford unleashed a 15:00 Hunter Hunted 09:00 24 string of movies that remain required viewing for any 04:00 Gnomeo & Juliet-PG 16:00 Wild Untamed Brazil 10:00 Emmerdale aspiring filmmaker. “Americans loved Westerns in the 06:00 Charlie And The Chocolate 17:00 Rescue Ink 13:00 24 1950s and ‘60s,” Ray Merlock, a professor at the University Factory-PG 18:00 Banged Up Abroad 14:00 Last Resort of South Carolina Upstate, told TheWrap. “In the 1940s, 08:00 The Great Ghost Rescue-PG 19:00 Wild Kalahari 15:00 Live Good Morning America almost 40 percent of movies Americans watched in the- 10:00 Love Will Keep Us Together- 20:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 16:00 24 aters were Westerns.” The 1960s and early 1970s were fer- PG15 21:00 The Known Universe 18:00 C.S.I. tile ground for new kinds of Western, from Sam 12:00 Hope Springs-PG15 22:00 Alaska Wing Men 19:00 24 Peckinpah’s bloody “The Wild Bunch” to Mel Brooks’ 14:00 Standing Ovation-PG15 23:00 Rescue Ink 21:00 C.S.I. uproarious “Blazing Saddles.” That movie delivered the 16:00 The Great Ghost Rescue-PG 22:00 Mistresses most famous fart scene in movie history, which clearly 18:00 The Expatriate-PG15 23:00 Boardwalk Empire inspired the scatological musings in “Million Ways.” 20:00 The Colony-PG15 That’s to say nothing of the spaghetti Westerns, of 22:00 The Haunting In Connecticut which Sergio Leone’s operatic “Once Upon a Time in the 2: Ghosts Of Georgia-18 West” is easily the most popular. Yet this creative break- through would not last long. The Western, like the rest of 03:00 Dads America, was shaken by Vietnam, Watergate, the civil 03:30 The Neighbors 04:00 Special Ops-PG15 rights movement and feminism. 04:00 Seinfeld 06:00 Shadow Conspiracy-PG15 04:00 Super Rugby “Broadly, the Western was seen as imperialistic,” 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 08:00 Crimson Tide-PG15 06:00 This is PGA Tour HD Merlock said. “People saw the Western as a justification Jimmy Fallon 10:00 Skyline-PG15 06:30 Inside The PGA Tour for Americans crossing the country and exterminating 05:30 Two And A Half Men 12:00 Grosse Pointe Blank-PG15 07:00 live NRL Premiership the Indians, taking whatever land they wanted. Women 06:00 Better Off Ted 14:00 Crimson Tide-PG15 09:00 ICC Cricket 360 typically did not fare well in Westerns, where they were 06:30 Friends 16:00 Snake Eyes-PG15 09:30 Top 14 the schoolmarm and the prostitute. There are not very 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 18:00 Grosse Pointe Blank-PG15 12:00 Live Champions Tour many examples of African-Americans in Westerns either. 08:00 Seinfeld 20:00 5 Days Of War-PG15 14:00 Live PGA European Tour “A lot of books came out condemning the Western, 08:30 Two And A Half Men 22:00 Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines-18 18:30 Inside The PGA Tour putting it in a macho-violent context.” A couple of fiascos, 09:00 Dads 19:00 Live PGA Tour none more notable than Michael Cimino’s “Heaven’s 09:30 Last Man Standing Gate,” hindered the genre as well. Sexism and racism are 10:00 Melissa & Joey one thing, but commercial failure is something 10:30 Friends 06:00 Trans World Sport Hollywood cannot abide. Though the greed of Wall 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 04:00 Dating Coach-PG15 07:00 This is PGA Tour Street, Michael Jackson and the Cold War dominated cul- Jimmy Fallon 06:00 Brewster’s Millions-PG Latinoamerica ture in the 1980s, the Western resurfaced in another 12:00 Better Off Ted 08:00 Win A Date With Tad 07:30 Total Rugby form: the science fiction movie. As Westerners ran out of 12:30 Seinfeld Hamilton!-PG 08:00 Live NRL Premiership new territory to conquer, they looked to space as the 13:00 Two And A Half Men 10:00 Frankenweenie-PG 10:00 NRL Premiership next frontier. —Reuters 13:30 Friends 12:00 Dating Coach-PG15 12:00 Total Rugby CRIMSON TIDE ON OSN MOVIES HD ACTION 14:00 The Neighbors 14:00 Jingle All The Way-PG Classifieds

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (29/05/2014 TO 04/06/2014)

SHARQIA-1 CRUSH (DIG) 3:30 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 12:30 PM CRUSH (DIG) 5:30 PM AVENUES-3 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 2:30 PM CHEF (DIG) 7:30 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 1:45 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 5:00 PM CRUSH (DIG) 9:45 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 4:30 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 7:30 PM ELISA KHATAFHA JAMEEL (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 11:45 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 7:00 PM EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 8:00 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 9:30 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 10:00 PM FANAR-4 EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 9:45 PM EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 10:30 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 1:30 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 12:05 AM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 12:30 AM MALEFICENT (DIG-3D) 4:00 PM LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (DIG) 6:00 PM AVENUES-4 SHARQIA-2 MALEFICENT (DIG) 8:00 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 1:15 PM MATRIMONIAL FOR SALE LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (DIG-3D) 12:30 PM MALEFICENT (DIG-3D) 10:00 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 4:00 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 2:30 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 12:05 AM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 6:30 PM Proposals are invited for a Sofa Al Wahab 7 pc 150 LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (DIG) 4:30 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 9:00 PM RCSC girl, fair, 33, 165 cms, KD, 3 pcs 100 KD, D bed set GODZILLA (DIG) 6:30 PM FANAR-5 EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 9:00 PM MBA Finance working in Middas 125/-, IKEA 100/-, MALEFICENT (DIG-3D) 9:00 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 2:30 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 12:05 AM Kuwait as accountant in a TV-60 LCD 42” & 32”, fridge MALEFICENT (DIG) 11:00 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 5:00 PM reputed company. Email: LG 75, washing machine MALEFICENT (DIG) 1:00 AM ELISA KHATAFHA JAMEEL (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 7:30 PM 360º- 1 [email protected] 50/- cooker 40/-. Tel: EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 8:00 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 1:30 PM (C 4735) 66055084. (C 4733) SHARQIA-3 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 10:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG-3D) 3:45 PM 1-6-2014 29-5-2014 CHEF (DIG) 2:00 PM EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 10:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 6:00 PM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 4:15 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 12:45 AM MALEFICENT (DIG-3D) 8:15 PM Toyota Yaris - 2011, white JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 6:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 10:30 PM color, excellent condition, JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 8:30 PM MARINA-1 EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG-3D) 10:30 PM CHANGE OF NAME THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 10:45 PM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 1:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 12:45 AM KD 2,200. Tel: 50994848. THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 12:45 AM CHEF (DIG) 3:15 PM I Dahodwala Husain holder (C 4729) NO SUN+TUE+WED 360º- 2 of passport No. K3652329 MUHALAB-1 THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 3:30 PM CHEF (DIG) 1:45 PM hereby chnge my surname Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 - THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 1:30 PM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 5:30 PM CHEF (DIG) 4:30 PM to Bhabhrawala Husain GLX - maroon color, sun- JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 3:30 PM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 7:45 PM CHEF (DIG) 7:00 PM Joharbhai roof, spoiler + wheel cap, LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (DIG) 5:45 PM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 10:00 PM CHEF (DIG) 9:30 PM (C 4734) km 64,000, KD 1,950. Tel: THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 8:00 PM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 12:05 AM CHEF (DIG) 12:05 AM 31-5-2014 66729295. (C 4730) JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 10:00 PM 25-5-2014 THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 12:15 AM MARINA-2 360º- 3 I, Allakunta Swamy, S/o. X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 1:45 PM THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG-3D) 12:30 PM Ellaiah, R/O. 5-49/11, MUHALAB-2 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG) 4:30 PM THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG) 3:30 PM Gandhi Area, Linganapet, GODZILLA (DIG) 1:45 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 7:15 PM THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG-3D) 6:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 4:15 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 9:45 PM THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG) 9:00 PM Gambhiraopet, Karimangar GODZILLA (DIG) 6:15 PM EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 9:45 PM THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG) 11:45 PM Dt, A.P. changed my name MALEFICENT (DIG) 8:45 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 12:15 AM as Golleni Swamy, S/O. MALEFICENT (DIG) 10:45 PM AL-KOUT.1 Ellaiah. (C 4732) 112 MALEFICENT (DIG) 12:45 AM MARINA-3 MALEFICENT (DIG) 12:30 PM 29-5-2014 MALEFICENT (DIG) 2:00 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 2:30 PM MUHALAB-3 NO THU+ FRI MALEFICENT (DIG) 4:30 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 2:00 PM LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (DIG-3D) 2:00 PM LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (DIG) 6:30 PM THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY FOR X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG-3D) 4:30 PM LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (DIG-3D) 4:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 8:30 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 7:00 PM MALEFICENT (DIG-3D) 6:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 10:30 PM CIVIL INFORMATION X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG-3D) 9:30 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 8:15 PM MALEFICENT (DIG) 12:30 AM EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG-3D) 9:30 PM MALEFICENT (DIG-3D) 10:45 PM Automated enquiry aboutthe X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 12:05 AM MALEFICENT (DIG) 12:45 AM AL-KOUT.2 JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 12:30 PM Civil ID card is FANAR-1 AVENUES-1 JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 2:45 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 1:00 PM CRUSH (DIG) 12:30 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 5:00 PM 1889988 JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 3:30 PM CRUSH (DIG) 2:30 PM ELISA KHATAFHA JAMEEL (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 7:30 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 5:45 PM CRUSH (DIG) 4:30 PM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 10:15 PM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 8:15 PM CRUSH (DIG) 6:30 PM GODZILLA (DIG) 12:30 AM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 10:30 PM CRUSH (DIG) 8:30 PM Prayer timings GODZILLA (DIG) 12:45 AM CRUSH (DIG) 10:30 PM AL-KOUT.3 EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 10:45 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 2:15 PM Fajr: 03:17 FANAR-2 CRUSH (DIG) 12:30 AM CHEF (DIG) 4:45 PM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 1:45 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 7:00 PM Shorook 04:50 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG) 3:45 PM AVENUES-2 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 9:30 PM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 6:30 PM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 2:00 PM EDGE OF TOMORROW (DIG) 9:30 PM Duhr: 11:45 THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 8:30 PM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 4:15 PM X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (DIG) 12:05 AM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 10:30 PM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 6:30 PM Asr: 15:20 THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 12:30 AM JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 8:45 PM AL-KOUT.4 Maghrib: 18:41 JIRAN AL SAAD (DIG) 11:00 PM THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 2:00 PM FANAR-3 MALEFICENT (DIG) 1:15 AM THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (DIG) 4:00 PM Isha: 20:11 CRUSH (DIG) 1:30 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (DIG) 6:45 PM

Directorate General of Civil Aviation Home Page (www.kuwait-airport.com.kw)

Arrival Flights on Sunday 1/6/2014 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:45 KAC 785 Jeddah 13:00 Airlines Flt Route Time IRC 6507 Shiraz 11:00 AIC 981 Chennai/Hyderabad/Ahmedabad 22:25 JZR 152 Dubai 13:10 QTR 1084 Doha 00:05 JZR 151 Dubai 11:50 UAL 981 Bahrain 22:40 SYR 342 Latakia 13:20 JZR 239 Amman 00:20 JZR 561 Sohag 12:00 JZR 157 Dubai 22:55 IRC 529 Ahwaz 13:50 JZR 267 Beirut 00:25 SYR 341 Latakia 12:20 BBC 043 Dhaka 23:10 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 JZR 539 Cairo 00:30 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 JAI 574 Mumbai 23:20 THY 767 Istanbul 14:10 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:25 IRC 528 Ahwaz 12:50 THY 772 Istanbul 23:45 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 THY 764 Istanbul 01:40 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 PIA 205 Lahore 23:50 KAC 561 Amman 14:45 RJA 642 Amman 01:45 THY 766 Istanbul 13:10 QTR 1079 Doha 14:55 ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:45 KAC 742 Dammam 13:30 Departure Flights on Sunday 1/6/2014 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:05 GFA 211 Bahrain 01:55 KAC 672 Dubai 13:40 Airlines Flt Route Time KAC 617 Doha 15:15 UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 QTR 1078 Doha 13:45 AIC 976 Goa/Chennai 00:05 KAC 673 Dubai 15:20 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 02:30 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:20 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:20 KNE 473 Jeddah 15:35 JAI 576 Kochi/Abu Dhabi 02:35 SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 UAL 981 IAD 00:25 SVA 503 Madinah/Jeddah 15:45 FDB 5067 Dubai 03:05 KNE 472 Jeddah 14:40 DLH 635 Frankfurt 01:35 KAC 773 Riyadh 15:50 MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 UAE 857 Dubai 14:55 THY 773 Istanbul 02:20 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 QTR 1076 Doha 03:25 KAC 788 Jeddah 15:00 ETH 621 Addis Ababa 02:45 KAC 513 Tehran 16:20 QTR 1084 Doha 00:05 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 PGT 859 Istanbul 02:55 FDB 051 Dubai 16:35 JZR 239 Amman 00:20 RJA 640 Amman 15:55 FDB 5068 Dubai 03:45 RJA 641 Amman 16:55 JZR 267 Beirut 00:25 FDB 051 Dubai 15:55 MSR 613 Cairo 04:15 JZR 266 Beirut 17:05 JZR 539 Cairo 00:30 JZR 787 Riyadh 16:15 ETD 306 Abu Dhabi 04:20 QTR 1073 Doha 17:20 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:25 QTR 1072 Doha 16:15 QTR 1077 Doha 04:25 JZR 538 Cairo 17:40 THY 764 Istanbul 01:40 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 16:45 QTR 1085 Doha 05:20 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 17:45 RJA 642 Amman 01:45 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 UAE 854 Dubai 05:30 UAE 858 Dubai 18:15 ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:45 UAL 982 IAD 17:25 JZR 560 Sohag 05:35 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 GFA 211 Bahrain 01:55 GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 CLX 732 Hong Kong 05:45 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 JZR 153 Dubai 17:45 THY 765 Istanbul 06:00 JZR 156 Dubai 18:20 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 02:30 JZR 777 Jeddah 17:50 RJA 643 Amman 06:05 UAL 982 Bahrain 18:40 JAI 576 Kochi/Abu Dhabi 02:35 JZR 483 Istanbul 17:55 JAI 575 Abu Dhabi/Kochi 06:30 JZR 238 Amman 18:45 FDB 5067 Dubai 03:05 KAC 542 Cairo 18:15 FDB 056 Dubai 06:35 JZR 134 Bahrain 18:50 MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 RBG 553 Alexandria 18:20 THY 771 Istanbul 06:50 RBG 554 Alexandria 19:00 QTR 1076 Doha 03:25 QTR 1080 Doha 18:25 GFA 212 Bahrain 07:00 QTR 1081 Doha 19:25 CLX 732 Luxembourg 03:40 KAC 786 Jeddah 18:30 JZR 150 Dubai 07:15 ABY 120 Sharjah 19:40 JZR 553 Alexandria 04:10 KAC 166 Paris/Rome 18:40 QTR 8632 Lahore 07:25 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 KAC 544 Cairo 04:10 AXB 393 Kozhikode 18:55 FDB 054 Dubai 07:50 AXB 394 Kozhikode 19:55 THY 770 Istanbul 04:35 ABY 129 Sharjah 19:00 BAW 156 London 08:25 MSR 619 Alexandria 20:30 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 KAC 618 Doha 19:00 SVA 513 Riyadh 08:55 KAC 283 Dhaka 20:30 FDB 055 Dubai 05:50 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 QTR 1087 Doha 08:55 JAI 571 Mumbai 20:35 QTR 8632 Doha 05:55 KAC 774 Riyadh 19:15 KAC 171 Frankfurt 08:55 FDB 5062 Dubai 20:50 KAC 412 Manila/Bangkok 06:15 KAC 502 Beirut 19:20 KAC 671 Dubai 09:25 KAC 361 Colombo 20:50 BAW 157 London 06:35 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:30 MSR 606 Luxor 19:30 OMA 648 Muscat 20:55 FDB 053 Dubai 07:00 KAC 102 New York/London 19:35 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:35 DLH 636 Dammam 21:00 KAC 382 Delhi 07:30 JAI 572 Mumbai 19:35 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:45 FDB 064 Dubai 21:15 KAC 206 Islamabad 07:50 KAC 674 Dubai 19:40 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 KAC 302 Mumbai 07:50 OMA 647 Muscat 19:55 KAC 117 New York 10:00 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 QTR 1086 Doha 07:55 KAC 562 Amman 20:00 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:15 KLM 417 Dammam/Amsterdam 22:05 SVA 512 Riyadh 07:55 FDB 5061 Dubai 20:05 FDB 5056 Dubai 10:15 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:15 KAC 332 Trivandrum 08:00 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 IRA 664 Shiraz 10:25 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 KAC 352 Kochi 08:05 DLH 636 Frankfurt 20:15 KAC 741 Dammam 10:30 UAE 860 Dubai 22:25 KAC 286 Dhaka 08:15 FDB 063 Dubai 20:15 QTR 1071 Doha 11:00 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 KAC 514 Tehran 20:50 KAC 541 Cairo 11:30 KAC 343 Chennai 22:30 KAC 362 Colombo 08:45 KLM 417 Amsterdam 21:05 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 QTR 1075 Doha 22:40 ABY 125 Sharjah 08:50 ALK 229 Colombo 21:10 KAC 501 Beirut 11:40 KAC 301 Mumbai 22:40 IRA 665 Shiraz 09:25 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:45 ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 09:30 KAC 172 Frankfurt 21:15 IRC 6508 Shiraz 12:00 KAC 351 Kochi 23:00 FDB 5055 Dubai 09:35 QTR 1074 Doha 21:30 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:15 KAC 205 Islamabad 23:35 QTR 1070 Doha 10:00 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:30 KAC 103 London 12:30 KAC 411 Bangkok/Manila 23:40 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 JZR 135 Bahrain 21:45 JZR 786 Riyadh 12:50 KAC 415 Kuala Lumpur/Jakarta 23:50 DIAL161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION stars34 SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 CROSSWORD 565 STAR TRACK

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

A newcomer to your circle of acquaintances may brighten up the scene Communicating is fun this morning. The mind and all that is mental will be considerably today. You go out of your way to make this person welcome. You may won- the source of continued change and adjustment. Letters, writing, speaking and all the der about the motivations of an old friend at this time. Do not close your mind to an old things that have to do with cognitive work assume great importance. Your mind tends to friend’s quirks or way of doing things. You should try your best to communicate your be full of new and creative ideas and concepts regarding some changes in your living sur- needs and desires to friends and relatives so as to avoid misunderstandings. Children in roundings. You may be involved in hours of involved conversation with loved ones over your life come to your attention and you may be helpful in encouraging them in the how you will proceed, especially in obtaining a building permit. Perhaps a professor or an computer science subjects. When children of this age learn computer science the future educated friend wants to talk computers. You have very clear insight, even genius, when is secure. You enjoy and value your own life situation. it comes to discovering or inventing things. You require no teaching and your timing is perfect for what you want to accomplish.

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

You seek deep, fundamental changes. Real change always comes from This seems to be a very superficial morning. It may not be possible for you within and you enjoy probing and understanding the inner, intimate and philosophical to comprehend anything remotely meaningful or moving. There is perhaps a sense of the side of life. This is what will get you through the stressful times. You are learning not to artificial, repetitive and senseless. You cannot seem to begin a project. Perhaps the out- turn your anxieties on your loved ones and you may even exhibit cooperation and concili- of-doors is calling. Allow yourself some time to develop a working plan. While contem- ation now. Take a little trip, or get outside today. You will want to try some activities that plating the day, you could come up with new ideas for adventure and relaxation–after are less predictable. Overdue one-on-one conversations with a close loved will help to chores. This afternoon you seem better able to contend with any previous sluggishness. put an end to some misunderstandings. Showing your support creates a safe atmosphere You are in a great mood this evening and can appreciate your own better qualities. You for someone you love today. You could find that you are appreciated or valued for your may see value in or feel love for an older person or someone in authority. Everything feelings or your ability to face difficult emotional situations. comes together this evening and you are appreciative of life and love, etc.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Your life takes on a kind of mystical quality at the emotional and instinctive Whatever it is you are doing today brings with it the opportunity to change level. The past, future and the barriers between dissolve–there is the key to or to make a positive difference in many people’s lives. You place a high val- the greater psychic and spiritual sensitivity you feel now. There are fun conversations ACROSS of Tiamat. ue on your dreams and ideals and do not consider them impossible. You experience the over teachers, education and the times of your youth. There is likely to be an emphasis on 1. (Roman mythology) God of love. 2. United States naturalist (born in England) unity around you–that which joins things together. There is a love of the sea and of what- reading, writing, studying and all forms of exchanging information with others. You value 5. Subtly skillful handling of a situation. who advocated the creation of national parks ever dissolves that which separates us. In other words, you are very good at solving dilem- what is aboveboard and may have some lessons to teach a young person about these 12. A workplace for the conduct of scientific (1838-1914). mas and you exercise your intuition and creative talents to draw on ways to find answers. subjects today. You have a particular aversion to what is secret, intense and private, and research. 3. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm This is good, and you set an example that many can follow. You may be interested in mys- aim to teach others over whom you have responsibility about these subjects. You will do ticism, mythology, poetry and music, which are natural for you. Your sense of humor will well in activities that include children, young people and your home. 15. The basic unit of money in Botswana. used in India for writing paper. help you have a pleasant acceptance from doubtful people. 16. (of reproduction) Not involving the fusion 4. English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) of male and female gametes reproduction". who tried to colonize Virginia. 17. A federal agency established to coordi- 5. Genus of South and Central American nate programs aimed at reducing pollution heathlike evergreen shrubs. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) and protecting the environment. 6. Large herbivorous tropical American arbo- 18. Spiced hot milk with rum or wine. real lizards with a spiny crest along the back. Yours is the most practical of environments. You can manipulate every idea Your timing should be perfect today and those around you should find you 20. An honorary degree in science. 7. Tag the base runner to get him out. or situation and put it to good use. Others value you for your ability to most spontaneous and energetic. Communicating with neighbors, friends 22. Accumulation in the blood of nitrogen- 8. The square of a body of any size of type. make no-nonsense decisions and you may receive compliments along those lines today. and family is the focus. You could find yourself writing letters and making phone calls. bearing waste products (urea) that are usually 9. Surface layer of ground containing a matt Someone will come to you with a just-suppose type of problem. You always seem sensi- Conflicts can be settled through your intelligent comprehension and reason can be used ble and will be able to lend good advice. Be careful that you do not become opinionated, in order to find positive results. You have needs and you sense the needs of others; fitting excreted in the urine. of grass and grass roots. however. You are, for the most part, unmoved by tears and feelings. Clear decisions the two together makes for successful outcomes. This afternoon is perhaps a good time to 24. Small striped semiterrestrial eastern 10. (Japanese) Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in affecting others can be made now. You could be a bit restless this afternoon and may catch up on your reading as you have a real appreciation for ideas and thoughts of others. American squirrel with cheek pouches. seaweed. enjoy some fun time with friends. Be careful in the choices you make regarding the Selling property, collecting money and involving yourself in some sports activity are all 26. Causing irritation or annoyance. 11. A radioactive transuranic element pro- membership to some new club or group. Exciting new experiences await you. favored today. A good interaction with those you love is possible tonight. 29. United States writer (born in Poland) who duced by bombarding plutonium with neu- wrote in Yiddish (1880-1957). trons. 31. (Sumerian) Goddess personifying the 12. An accidental hole that allows something Aquarius (January 20- February 18) primeval sea. (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape. Leo (July 23-August 22) 32. Tree (as opposed to shrub). 13. A domed or vaulted recess or projection You have a definite sense of mission today. Above all, you are a progressive You are conservative and security-conscious and may have suggestions 36. A person forced to flee from home or on a building especially the east end of a about better protecting important documents or valuables. There is a and you enjoy putting into practice that which is good for all. Change and inner growth yearning to broaden your horizons. Law, politics, education, travel and religion are some of country. church. tends to come through your relationships with both friends and loved ones. Marriage 38. A radioactive element of the actinide 14. Cook and make edible by putting in a hot the areas where you may talk about having further adventures. Everything works together could be very intense and not at all superficial. You may find yourself in a quandary to bring out your unique traits. You may find that someone close to you understands and is series. oven. between an environment that is very comfortable and supportive versus a real need to supportive of your ideas. There is some indication of restlessness on your part and you may 39. Semisolid preparation (usually containing 19. Before noon. grow and progress. You are often caught in the middle, forced to choose between sur- not appreciate someone’s unrealistic approach to a situation. This evening you are able to a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or 21. United States baseball player and manag- roundings that are supportive or new directions that bring about risky advancements. put the finishing touches on some long awaited creative venture. You would be smart to for soothing an irritation. er (1873-1934). Making these two opposing directions work together may be the big topic today. This develop your creations more often and sell them. 40. A popular island resort in the Netherlands 23. Hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil evening there is plenty of time to enjoy the company of family. Antilles. or ointment. 45. English writer (1925-1994). 25. Type genus of the Anatidae. 46. Type genus of the Giraffidae. 27. A metric unit of length equal to one bil- Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 48. An inactive volcano in Sicily. lionth of a meter. 50. (used as a combining form) Recent or 28. A member of the Mayan people of the The aggressiveness you may be feeling today can be used to push for- You may find that people are so busy today you won’t be able to finish new. Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. ward with your business plans. When it comes to mental work, you have a perfect a sentence. Others may challenge your authority or the direction you are taking. 51. An intellectual (who is bald?). 30. Small branch or division of a branch. gift for research and investigation. You enjoy examining and analyzing, in particular Events could make it difficult for you to act. Your ideas may not find the support you 52. A cushion on a throne for a prince in India. 33. Lacking either stimulating or irritating when it comes to psychological and sensitive areas of the mind. Your ability to sift need. This is a good time to back off and get a view of the day from a different per- 54. A highly unstable radioactive element characteristics. through the dross and come up with what is essential is exceptional. You like to dis- spective. Perhaps a break or an early lunch will provide the perfect opportunity to (the heaviest of the halogen series). 34. A city in northwestern Spain near the cuss and communicate, again, at a psychological and very personal level. Your mind unwind and gain a focus. This afternoon points to your taking the initiative. Your spe- 55. English astronomer (son of William Cantabrian Mountains. is often on communication, how your present yourself and come across with others. cial qualifications and your creativity are more likely to put you ahead of the pack, at Herschel) who extended the catalogue of 35. French impressionist painter (1841-1919). This afternoon you will be able to spend some relaxing and enjoyable time with work or home. You will receive a boost from your friends this afternoon. You could be stars to the southern hemisphere and did 37. A small restaurant where drinks and loved ones. You may feel unusually affectionate and physical this evening. looking forward to some form of sports or exercise with friends. pioneering work in photography (1792- snacks are sold. 1871). 41. The capital and largest city of Mongolia. 59. A state in northwestern United States on 42. The basic unit of money in Thailand. WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution the Pacific. 43. Similar to the color of jade. 60. An organization of independent states to 44. A colorless explosive liquid that is volatile promote international peace and security. and poisonous and foul-smelling. 62. An international organization of European 47. King of Saudi Arabia since 1982 (born in countries formed after World War II to reduce 1922). trade barriers and increase cooperation 49. American novelist (1909-1955). among its members. 53. Fear resulting from the awareness of dan- 63. Not only so, but. ger. 65. Deciduous South African tree having large 56. (informal) `johnny' was applied as a nick- odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant name for Confederate soldiers by the Federal orange-yellow flowers. soldiers in the American Civil War. 71. Danish philologist whose work on Old 57. (logic or grammar) Of or relating to scope. Norse pioneered in the field of comparative 58. A songbook containing a collection of linguistics (1787-1832). hymns. 74. Enthusiastic approval. 61. A rechargeable battery with a nickel cath- 76. Low stingless nettle of Central and South ode and a cadmium anode. America having velvety brownish-green 64. A member of a seafaring group of North toothed leaves and clusters of small green American Indians who lived on the Pacific flowers. coast of British Columbia and southwestern 78. A large piece of fabric (as canvas) by Alaska. means of which wind is used to propel a sail- 66. Harsh or corrosive in tone. ing vessel. 67. (prefix) Indicating difference or variation. 79. East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield 68. A hard gray lustrous metallic element that a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient. is highly corrosion-resistant. 81. A barrier constructed to contain the flow 69. In a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a or water or to keep out the sea. demon. 82. Edible starchy tuberous root of taro 70. The lean flesh of a fish similar to cod. plants. 72. Someone who works (or provides work- 83. (Hawaiian) A small guitar having four ers) during a strike. strings. 73. God of love and erotic desire. 84. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 75. A hospital unit staffed and equipped to from aba cloth. provide intensive care. 77. Used of a single unit or thing. DOWN 80. A rare polyvalent metallic element of the 1. (Akkadian) Father of the gods and consort platinum group.

Yesterday’s Solution

Daily SuDoku Yesterday’s Solution SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 information

For labor-related inquiries and complaints: Call MSAL hotline 128 Al-Madeena 22418714 Al-Shuhada 22545171 GOVERNORATE PHARMACY ADDRESS PHONE Al-Shuwaikh 24810598 Ahmadi Sama Safwan Fahaeel Makka St 23915883 Sabah Hospital 24812000 Abu Halaifa Abu Halaifa-Coastal Rd 23715414 Al-Nuzha 22545171 Danat Al-Sultan Mahboula Block 1, Coastal Rd 23726558 Amiri Hospital 22450005 Sabhan 24742838 Maternity Hospital 24843100 Jahra Modern Jahra Jahra-Block 3 Lot 1 24575518 Madina Munawara Jahra-Block 92 24566622 Al-Helaly 22434853 Mubarak Al-Kabir Hospital 25312700 Capital Ahlam Fahad Al-Salem St 22436184 Al-Faiha 22545051 Chest Hospital 24849400 Khaldiya Coop Khaldiya Coop 24833967

Farwaniya Hospital 24892010 Farwaniya New Shifa Farwaniya Block 40 24734000 Al-Farwaniya 24711433 Ferdous Coop Ferdous Coop 24881201 Adan Hospital 23940620 Modern Safwan Old Kheitan Block 11 24726638 Al-Sulaibikhat 24316983 Ibn Sina Hospital 24840300 Hawally Tariq Salmiya-Hamad Mubarak St 25726265 Al-Fahaheel 23927002 Al-Razi Hospital 24846000 Hana Salmiya-Amman St 25647075 Ikhlas Hawally-Beirut St 22625999 Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh 24316983 Physiotherapy Hospital 24874330/9 Hawally & Rawdha Hawally & Rawdha Coop 22564549 Ghadeer Jabriya-Block 1A 25340559 Kindy Jabriya-Block 3B 25326554 Ahmadi 23980088 Ibn Al-Nafis Salmiya-Hamad Mubarak St 25721264 Mishrif Coop Mishrif Coop 25380581 Al-Mangaf 23711183 Kaizen center 25716707 Salwa Coop Salwa Coop 25628241 Al-Shuaiba 23262845 Rawda 22517733

Adaliya 22517144 Al-Jahra 25610011 Khaldiya 24848075 Al-Salmiya 25616368 Kaifan 24849807 Shamiya 24848913 INTERNATIONAL Shuwaikh 24814507 CALLS Abdullah Salem 22549134

Nuzha 22526804 Afghanistan 0093 Iran 0098 Albania 00355 Iraq 00964 Industrial Shuwaikh 24814764 Algeria 00213 Ireland 00353 Qadsiya 22515088 Andorra 00376 Italy 0039 Angola 00244 Ivory Coast 00225 Dasmah 22532265 Anguilla 001264 Jamaica 001876 Antiga 001268 Japan 0081 Bneid Al-Gar 22531908 Argentina 0054 Jordan 00962 Shaab 22518752 Armenia 00374 Kazakhstan 007 Australia 0061 Kenya 00254 Qibla 22459381 Austria 0043 Kiribati 00686 Bahamas 001242 Kuwait 00965 Ayoun Al-Qibla 22451082 Bahrain 00973 Kyrgyzstan 00996 Mirqab 22456536 Bangladesh 00880 Laos 00856 Barbados 001246 Latvia 00371 Sharq 22465401 Belarus 00375 Lebanon 00961 Belgium 0032 Liberia 00231 Salmiya 25746401 Belize 00501 Libya 00218 Jabriya 25316254 Benin 00229 Lithuania 00370 Bermuda 001441 Luxembourg 00352 Maidan Hawally 25623444 Bhutan 00975 Macau 00853 Bolivia 00591 Macedonia 00389 Bayan 25388462 Bosnia 00387 Madagascar 00261 Mishref 25381200 Botswana 00267 Majorca 0034 Brazil 0055 Malawi 00265 W Hawally 22630786 Brunei 00673 Malaysia 0060 Bulgaria 00359 Maldives 00960 Sabah 24810221 Burkina 00226 Mali 00223 Jahra 24770319 Burundi 00257 Malta 00356 Cambodia 00855 Marshall Islands 00692 New Jahra 24575755 Cameroon 00237 Martinique 00596 Canada 001 Mauritania 00222 West Jahra 24772608 Cape Verde 00238 Mauritius 00230 South Jahra 24775066 Cayman Islands 001345 Mayotte 00269 Central African 00236 Mexico 0052 North Jahra 24775992 Chad 00235 Micronesia 00691 Chile 0056 Moldova 00373 North Jleeb 24311795 China 0086 Monaco 00377 Ardhiya 24884079 Colombia 0057 Mongolia 00976 Comoros 00269 Montserrat 001664 Firdous 24892674 Congo 00242 Morocco 00212 Cook Islands 00682 Mozambique 00258 Omariya 24719048 Costa Rica 00506 Myanmar (Burma) 0095 N Khaitan 24710044 Croatia 00385 Namibia 00264 Cuba 0053 Nepal 00977 Fintas 23900322 Cyprus 00357 Netherlands (Holland) Cyprus (Northern) 0090392 0031 Czech Republic 00420 Netherlands Antilles 00599 Denmark 0045 New Caledonia 00687 Diego Garcia 00246 New Zealand 0064 PRIVATE CLINICS Djibouti 00253 Nicaragua 00505 Dominica 001767 Nigar 00227 Dominican Republic 001809 Nigeria 00234 Ecuador 00593 Niue 00683 Egypt 0020 Norfolk Island 00672 El Salvador 00503 Northern Ireland (UK) Plastic Surgeons Paediatricians Ophthalmologists Endocrinologist England (UK) 0044 0044 Dr. Abidallah Al-Mansoor 25622444 Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalaf 22547272 Dr. Khaled Hamadi 25665898 Equatorial Guinea 00240 North Korea 00850 Dr. Abd Al-Naser Al-Othman 25339330 Dr. Samy Al-Rabeea 25752222 Dr. Abdal-Redha Lari 22617700 Dr. Abd Al-Aziz Al-Rashed 25340300 Eritrea 00291 Norway 0047 Dr. Masoma Habeeb 25321171 Dr. Abdel Quttainah 25625030/60 Dr. Zahra Qabazard 25710444 Dr. Ahmad Al-Ansari 25658888 Estonia 00372 Oman 00968 Dr. Mubarak Al-Ajmy 25739999 Ethiopia 00251 Pakistan 0092 Family Doctor Dr. Sohail Qamar 22621099 Dr. Mohsen Abel 25757700 Dr. Kamal Al-Shomr 25329924 Falkland Islands 00500 Palau 00680 Dr Divya Damodar 23729596/23729581 Dr. Snaa Maaroof 25713514 Faroe Islands 00298 Panama 00507 Dr Adnan Hasan Alwayl 25732223 Physiotherapists & VD Psychiatrists Dr. Pradip Gujare 23713100 Dr. Abdallah Al-Baghly 25732223 Fiji 00679 Papua New Guinea 00675 Dr. Zacharias Mathew 24334282 Dr. Deyaa Shehab 25722291 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Dr. Esam Al-Ansari 22635047 Finland 00358 Paraguay 00595 Dr. Ahmed Fouad Mouner 24555050 Ext 510 Dr Eisa M. Al-Balhan 22613623/0 Dermatology Dr. Musaed Faraj Khamees 22666288 France 0033 Peru 0051 French Guiana 00594 Philippines 0063 Dr. Abdallah Al-Ali 25644660 Gynaecologists & Obstetricians Dr. Mohammed Salam Rheumatologists: French Polynesia 00689 Poland 0048 Dr. Abd Al-Hameed Al-Taweel 25646478 DrAdrian arbe 23729596/23729581 Bern University 23845955 Gabon 00241 Portugal 00351 Dr. Sanad Al-Fathalah 25311996 Dentists Dr. Verginia s.Marin 2572-6666 ext 8321 Dr. Adel Al-Awadi 25330060 Gambia 00220 Puerto Rico 001787 Dr. Mohammad Al-Daaory 25731988 Dr. Fozeya Ali Al-Qatan 22655539 Dr Anil Thomas 3729596/3729581 Georgia 00995 Qatar 00974 Dr. Ismail Al-Fodary 22620166 Dr. Khaled Al-Jarallah 25722290 Dr. Majeda Khalefa Aliytami 25343406 Dr. Shamah Al-Matar 22641071/2 Germany 0049 Romania 0040 Dr. Mahmoud Al-Booz 25651426 Ghana 00233 Russian Federation 007 Dr. Ahmad Al-Khooly 25739272 Dr. Anesah Al-Rasheed 22562226 Internist, Chest & Heart General Practitioners Gibraltar 00350 Rwanda 00250 Dr. Salem soso 22618787 Dr. Abidallah Al-Amer 22561444 Dr. Mohamme Y Majidi 24555050 Ext 123 DR.Mohammes Akkad 24555050 Ext 210 Greece 0030 Saint Helena 00290 Dr. Faysal Al-Fozan 22619557 General Surgeons Dr. Yousef Al-Omar 24719312 Dr. Mohammad Zubaid Greenland 00299 Saint Kitts 001869 Dr. Abdallateef Al-Katrash 22525888 Dr. Tarek Al-Mikhazeem 23926920 Dr. Amer Zawaz Al-Amer 22610044 MB, ChB, FRCPC, PACC Grenada 001473 Saint Lucia 001758 Dr. Abidallah Al-Duweisan 25653755 Dr. Kathem Maarafi 25730465 Dr. Mohammad Yousef Basher 25327148 Assistant Professor Of Medicine Guadeloupe 00590 Saint Pierre 00508 Dr. Bader Al-Ansari 25620111 Guam 001671 Saint Vincent 001784 Dr. Abdallah Ahmad Eyadah 25655528 Internists, Chest & Heart Head, Division of Cardiology Dr. Nabeel Al-Ayoobi 24577781 Neurologists Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital 25339667 Guatemala 00502 Samoa US 00684 Dr. Adnan Ebil 22639939 Guinea 00224 Samoa West 00685 Dr. Dina Abidallah Al-Refae 25333501 Dr. Sohal Najem Al-Shemeri 25633324 Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Mousa Khadada 22666300 Guyana 00592 San Marino 00378 Urologists Dr. Jasem Mola Hassan 25345875 Dr. Latefa Al-Duweisan 25728004 Dr. Farida Al-Habib 2611555-2622555 Haiti 00509 Sao Tone 00239 Dr. Ali Naser Al-Serfy 22641534 Gastrologists MD, PH.D, FACC Holland (Netherlands) 0031 Saudi Arabia 00966 Dr. Fawzi Taher Abul 22639955 Dr. Nadem Al-Ghabra 25355515 Dr. Sami Aman 22636464 Inaya German Medical Center Honduras 00504 Scotland (UK) 0044 Dr. Khaleel Abidallah Al-Awadi 22616660 Dr. Mobarak Aldoub 24726446 Dr. Mohammad Al-Shamaly 25322030 Te: 2575077 Hong Kong 00852 Senegal 00221 Dr. Adel Al-Hunayan FRCS (C) 25313120 Dr Nasser Behbehani 25654300/3 Dr. Foad Abidallah Al-Ali 22633135 Fax: 25723123 Hungary 0036 Seychelles 00284 Dr. Leons Joseph 66703427 Ibiza (Spain) 0034 Sierra Leone 00232 Soor Center Iceland 00354 Singapore 0065 Psychologists [email protected] Tel: 2290-1677 Kaizen center Noor Clinic William Schuilenberg, RPC 2290-1677 India 0091 Slovakia 00421 /Psychotherapists www.soorcenter.com Zaina Al Zabin, M.Sc. 2290-1677 Fax: 2290 1688 25716707 23845955 Indian Ocean 00873 Slovenia 00386 Indonesia 0062 Solomon Islands 00677 lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Gossip

Khloe Kardashian has become a gym rat

hloe Kardashian prefers working her problems out session in the run up to her sister Kim’s wedding celebra- in the gym instead of going to a therapist. The tions last weekend. He previously said: “You get defini- K‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star started tion from repetition... that includes repetition in the act exercising consistently up to five times a week shortly of going to the gym. KhloÈ comes in three, four, five before splitting from Lamar Odom in December after times a week, and that’s someone who has an incredibly four years of marriage, amid rumors he was addicted to demanding schedule.” Meanwhile, things are heating up cocaine and cheated on her multiple times, and admits between KhloÈ and her new boyfriend French Montana. the gym has become one of her favorite places to be. The reality TV star supported the rapper on the set of his The 29-year-old beauty shared pictures of herself lifting music video for his upcoming single, ‘They Don’t Love weights on Instagram with the caption: “I love this place. You No More,’ in Miami, Florida on Wednesday where she I hate not being consistent in the gym. Consistency is was photographed playing with his ear and resting her key when it comes to my body. Thank you Mr Gym for arm on his shoulder. An eyewitness told E! News: “They being my therapy...Mind, Body and Soul.” KhloÈ flew her seem very happy.” personal trainer, Gunnar Peterson, from Los Angeles to Europe last week so she didn’t have to miss a training

Bill Murray crashes a bachelor party he ‘Kingpin’ actor offered words of advice at the celebration after he was spotted dining in the same restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. One of Tthe groom’s party had offered to send the actor and his friends drinks, as well as asking him to come and say a few words to the groom, known as EJ. Although Bill initially politely declined, he approached the party a few minutes later and gave a few choice words. In a video posted on Deadspin.com, he says: “Listen here, I’m going to give you all advice because it’s too late for this guy [the groom]. “If you have someone who you think is the one, don’t just sort of think, ‘OK, let’s make a date, let’s plan this and make a party and get married.’ “Take that person and travel around the world. Buy a plane ticket for the two of you to travel all around the world and go to places that are hard to go to and hard to get out of. “And if when you come back to JFK, when you land at JFK, and you’re still in love with that person, get married at the airport.” The ‘Ghostbusters’ star - who is famous for his random interactions with ordinary members of the public - also encouraged the bachelor party to have fun. He added: “You know how funerals are not for the dead, they’re for the living? Bachelor parties are not for the groom, they’re for the unmarried.”

Damian Lewis thinks Hollywood is ‘corrupting’

he 43-year-old actor decided to relocate back to his native Britain over a decade ago because he was growing disillusioned with the film industry Tand the shallow blockbusters predominant in Los Angeles. He explained during a London TimesTalks event organized by the International New York Times last week: “I just didn’t feel I wanted to live in LA. There was still theatre that I wanted to do, there were a couple of big movies floating around. “I ended up choosing a movie about aliens exploding out of people’s bottoms - which might be a decision I take back - an adaptation of a Stephen King novel called ‘Dreamcatcher’. “I actually ran away from LA slightly put off by that experience, not the film itself, but there seemed to be something bloated and something slightly corrupting about [Hollywood]. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it at the time.” Despite having a series of high-profile roles under his belt, the ‘Homeland’ star insists he never set out to become a household name and was truly pas- sionate about shaking up London’s theatre scene. He joked: “In ‘93 when I came out [of drama school], acting was still very much a classical education, a training based on classics, theatre history and understanding of what our heritage was. “I remember heading off to Amsterdam for New Year, standing on the prow of some ferry talking passionately about how we were going to be the next gener- ation of theatre actor, shake the West End up and take the RSC by storm... “We weren’t all like that, Ewan McGregor was the year ahead of me, he just walked Angelina Jolie’s around the school saying, ‘I wanna do movies.’ I’ve no idea how that’s gone for him!” Damian was speaking in conversation with International New York Times theatre critic Matt Wolf at the first ever TimesTalks London with Jeremy Piven kids help her heal and Damian Lewis. he ‘Maleficent’ star, who has six children, Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old Ttwins Knox and Vivienne with fiancÈ Brad Pitt, admits Ginnifer Goodwin she has gone through very “dark” times in the past, but credits them for enabling her to open up again. The 38- gives birth to a baby boy year-old actress told E! News she can relate to her character in the movie, explaining: “I understood that journey. I’ve he ‘Once Upon A Time’ actress and her co-star husband Josh Dallas - whom been dark, I’ve been hurt, I’ve gone walls up, angry and she met on the set of ABC hit show - welcomed their first child together on changed, and then children have softened me and opened TThursday. A representative for the pair told People magazine on Friday night: me up again, and made me remember all those wonderful “Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas welcomed a baby boy yesterday, May 29. This is things and they’ve helped to heal me.” She added: “Our their first child. Both mom and baby are doing great.” News that Ginnifer, 35, was friends can do that, our loves can do that and our children expecting first broke in November last year shortly after the pair announced their do that, so it’s a wonderful thing.” The 38-year-old actress engagement. Josh, 32, said at the time: “We are so thrilled... and can’t wait to cele- has gone through some tough times over the years. The brate with our friends and family including our second family at Once Upon a Time.” brunette beauty underwent a preventive double mastecto- Meanwhile, the couple - who were married in an intimate ceremony just last month my after learning that she carried the BRCA gene, a muta- - are yet to announce a name for their son and the actress previously admitted that tion that puts a person at higher risk for breast and ovarian they were struggling to come up with suitable options. She explained: “Naming a cancer, last year because she was left devastated by the child with the last name of Dallas is a little more complicated. “[We won’t have] a death of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, from ovarian first name that begins with a D because it gets porn-y. And nothing geographical cancer in 2007. Angelina also revealed in 2010 that she because it sounds like an airport. “[Dallas] was like, ‘Boy or girl, Austin Dallas.’ I was used to self-harm and cut herself because she felt her life like, ‘That is an actual place where planes land. We can’t do that.’” was empty before she became a mother. She explained at the time: “I used to cut myself or jump out of airplanes, try- ing to find something new to push up against because sometimes everything else felt too easy. “I was searching for something deeper, something more. I tried everything. I always felt caged, closed in, like I was punching at things that weren’t there. I always had too much energy for the room I was in.” —Bangshowbiz

Jessica Alba doesn’t always listen to her kids’ opinions

he 33-year-old actress, who has daughters Honor, five, and Haven, two, with husband Cash Warren, refuses to let them have an input when it comes to their holiday plans because she thinks it would result in “the worst vaca- Ttion ever.” The ‘Sin City’ star told PEOPLE.com: “I do not listen to my kids’ opinions. When they pay for the vaca- tion, they get to dictate where we go. Until then, Mom and Dad are in charge. It would be Disneyland every day-that would be the worst vacation ever!” The brunette beauty is looking forward to taking the girls to the south of France this summer, where her mother-in-law has a house. Jessica said: “There’s so much lavender and greenery, she has a couple acres out there so the kids run around and it’s really nice living that country lifestyle for a little bit.” The actress, who also runs her own eco-friendly brand The Honest Company, hates being away from her daughters when she has to work. She said: “It sucks. I want to just be home. I just try to do the best I can and try to surround them with love and support when I can’t be there. It’s tough because you obviously want to be home with them, but it’s also important that we’re here at the company.” lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Gossip

Cheryl Cole thinks Twitter trolls need to get a life

he ‘Call My Name’ singer, who is an avid user of social media, tries to avoid negative peo- ple on her various profiles and doesn’t let mean comments get under her skin. She Texplained: “Firstly, I only follow nice, positive people. Secondly, if someone takes the time to follow me and write a horrible comment, I just think, ‘Oh, loser, get a life. What are you doing on my feed?’ So no, I’ve learnt not to take any notice, in this business you can’t not.” The ‘X Factor’ judge also revealed she much prefers photo-sharing app Instagram to Twitter these days as her words are often “twisted”, while photos are less easily misconstrued. Cheryl told Britain’s HELLO! magazine: “Twitter can be twisted by the media. I might write something and it can be taken completely out of context. But Instagram can’t be. I use it to tell my fans about what’s going on in my life and the things that I like.”

Katie Price kicks cheating husband out of her mansion

he pregnant beauty, who was left devastated after discovering the builder and for- mer stripper Kieran Hayler has cheated on her with her best friend Jane Pountney, 49, Thad him picked up from her house by his mum after he begged but failed to win her back. A family friend told The Sun newspaper: “Kieran has been well and truly shown who is boss in this marriage. “He suffered not only the humiliation of being booted out of the marital home with his tail between his legs, but also the demeaning process of his mother having to pick him up. “He has nothing without Katie. She made him beg for forgiveness in the most public way - proving his guilt - then threw it back in his face and kicked him out.” Kieran, 27, admitted sleeping with married Jane more than 25 times in Katie’s stables, and is now paying for therapy to treat his “compulsive addiction.” His mother drove him back to their family home with an overnight bag on Monday after Katie, 36, decided she’d had enough of his lies. The source added: “Kieran is a mess and will do anything to save the marriage. But Katie won’t be made to look the fool. “His brain was in his pants and it has cost him dearly.” The brunette beauty, who is pregnant with Kieran’s second child, had been letting him stay in the spare room of her home in West Sussex so he could continue to see their nine-month-old son Jett. She also has children Harvey, 12, Junior, eight, and Princess, six, from past relationships. Kieran wrote a letter to Jane dismissing their seven-month affair as just “dirty, sleazy” and claimed he was desperate to convince his wife he wanted to save their marriage. Jane’s husband Derrick, 51, is now said to be filing for divorce.

Julio Iglesias wants to sing with One Direction Kanye West, he 70-year-old crooner - who Kim Kardashian has three grown-up children Twith first wife Isabel Preysler ready for another baby and five kids with current spouse Miranda Rijnsburger - thinks team- he couple, who already have 11-month-old daughter ing up with the British boy band North West together, are reportedly planning to would impress his 13-year-old Texpand their family as soon as possible. A source daughter Cristina and Victoria, who close to the newlyweds, who got married in Florence, Italy are both fans of the ‘Little Things’ last Saturday,told PEOPLE magazine: “[They] both want stars. He told fansite more kids.” The ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star OneDirectionJoy.com: “My daugh- embarked on a grueling diet and fitness regime to regain ters would be very happy if I could her pre-pregnancy figure in time for their nuptials after do something with One Direction. giving birth to North last summer, but is looking forward But who knows?” And even if Julio - to getting pregnant again. The insider said: “Kanye would who is the father of ‘Hero’ hitmaker have already been trying for another, but Kim just wanted Enrique Iglesias - doesn’t get to Madonna to get back to feeling like herself again first. But more kids work with One Direction, he has a are definitely in the plan.” The duo are currently enjoying a string of other pop stars on his col- fails to report for jury duty low-key honeymoon in Ireland, where they were spotted laboration wish-list, though he going to the cinema twice on Wednesday. Sources close to knows it may not be easy to make he 55-year-old star had been summoned to the Manhattan Kim, who admitted she didn’t enjoy her first pregnancy, them happen. He added: “I promise Supreme Court at 111 Centre Street near City Hall in New recently revealed she was planning to get pregnant again that in a year I will surprise every- TYork to perform her civic duty along with a jury of her peers on her honeymoon. Last month, a friend said: “She wants one with music made with a young but failed to attend, according to the New York Post newspaper. to get pregnant right after the wedding.” The 33-year-old generation of people. “I want to do The ‘Hung Up’ singer allegedly did not inform the court she would star previously said that North made her want to have “a something special singing with not be attending, despite New York jurors being granted one million” children because she is the perfect baby. She said: Bruno Mars or Justin Timberlake automatic postponement upon application, and therefore at 9am “I’ve always wanted about six [kids]. After having [North], I and with some other younger court security were expecting her to arrive. Madonna - who would have a million.” artists. “It’s not easy for me to be reportedly earns $1 million for each of her stage appearances and able to reach the young genera- whose real name is Madonna Louise Ciccone - last participated in tions because I belong to a classical jury service in 2008 at a court in Beverly Hills, California, but the style like Frank Sinatra or Dolly case was dismissed just fours later. The ‘Like A Virgin’ hitmaker - Parton.” who previously admitted she was sexually assaulted and paid for her rent by posing nude for art classes when she first moved to New York - lives in a gated mansion worth $32 million on the prestigious Lexington Avenue.

Nicole Kidman is happiest with her family

he ‘Grace of Monaco’ actress treasures all the time she spends with husband Keith Urban and their daughters Sunday, five, and Faith, Tthree, because she knows time is “previous”. She said: “At this stage of my life, and with time being so precious, the joy I get from us as a family outweighs any joy in any other area of my life, by far.” The 46-year-old beauty - who married Keith in 2006 - also admitted she wouldn’t hesitate to give up work if it would improve family life. Speaking to Australian Women’s Weekly magazine, she said: “If it were the choice between my family and Keith, and my career, I wouldn’t even bat an eyelid. “The most important things to me are the love of our relationship and my children.” Nicole has also spoken about her “kind” older children, 21-year-old Isabella and Connor, 19, her kids from her marriage to Tom Cruise. She said: “They are generous, kind and hardworking. And these are traits that I love to see in my children.” lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

A 1955 tree ball gown is featured in the inaugural exhibition “Charles James: Beyond Fashion,” presented In this file photo, Elettra Wiedemann models a modern day reproduction of a Charles James 1953 Clover Leaf Gown (original shownat by the new Anna Wintour Costume Center at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. — AP left) during a press presentation for the upcoming Costume Institute exhibition, “Charles James: Beyond Fashion,” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. NYC exhibition features self-taught artists

A visitor tours ew York’s American Folk Art Museum is celebrating the creativi- travel to the Figg Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa; Mingei International the new Anna ty of artists with no formal training. A wide-ranging exhibition Museum in San Diego, California; and the Amon Carter Museum of Wintour Ncalled “Self-Taught Genius” runs through Aug 17 in New York. American Art in Fort Worth, Texas. It also will go to the New Orleans Costume Then it will travel to six other cities through early 2017. It features 100 Museum of Art; the Saint Louis Art Museum; and the Tampa Museum Center at the works dating from the mid-18th century to the present. The paintings, of Art. — AP Metropolitan quilts, ceramics, textiles, duck decoys and weather vanes were pro- Museum. duced by often-overlooked artists from all walks of life. The exhibit will

Sorghum seeing success as Southern foods get hot

hen chef Josh Feathers was growing up in Tennessee, so fast that some of his 300 members have begun running out cocktail mixologists. Sorghum grain also is ambling to center his grandmother always had a jar of sorghum syrup before the new season starts. Demand is being driven by the stage on many chefs’ plates. Harvested from a short, stout ver- Win the cupboard. But he never gave much thought to public’s search for alternative sweeteners, Baier says, and also sion of the sorghum plant, the tiny grain has been used as it, or its significance to Southern culture. That didn’t happen by the light shined on sorghum by chefs, restaurants, even food in Africa for thousands of years, but has been known in until he’d grown up, moved away, then returned home to the United States mainly as biofuel or animal feed. work at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. “My mentor, while we were creating desserts he said, ‘This is one of the main ingredients you need to look at,’” recalls Feathers, now Recommended as base corporate chef at Blackberry Farm. “This is a truly Southern Today, the grain is being milled into flour and marketed to heritage ingredient we want to highlight.” the gluten-free and whole-grain markets, and is being used by Today, much of the country - even the South itself - is chefs in soups, stews and salads. Only 2 percent of production experiencing a similar delayed appreciation for sorghum. currently goes to food, says Tim Lust, chief executive officer of Sorghum syrup - or “sorghum molasses” as it’s sometimes the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, which markets the called - has long been a staple of certain Southern cupboards. grain, but that figure is growing by 25 percent a year. Pressed from the tough, grassy stalks of the sweet sorghum Cookbook author Martha Rose Shulman has compared plant, then boiled down, it was seen as the province of grand- sorghum grain to couscous, and recommends it as a base for a mothers, a stodgy, household ingredient no one paid much black-bean stew as well as for a salad with cucumber, avocado mind. and cherry tomato. At the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, No more. Sorghum syrup and even sorghum grain are Virginia, chef Tucker Yoder combines the grain and the syrup This photo shows Ida O’Keeffe’s “Variation on a being thrust into the limelight by a new generation of chefs in in a quinoa and sorghum pudding. New York chef Marc Lighthouse Theme II,” c. 1932, Private Collection. —AP the South and beyond who appreciate its complexities and its Forgione has offered sorghum as a side to items such as arctic provenance. “Sorghum wasn’t considered a noble ingredient char. 10 years ago,” says Edward Lee, chef of two Louisville, “The closest possible thing you can compare it to is a real Kentucky, restaurants and author of the cookbook “Smoke heirloom farro,” says Forgione, who is working with Lust’s Works of Georgia and Pickles.” “The first thing I get is this very rustic nuttiness, group to cook a three-course sorghum lunch at a June trade this umami nuttiness, then the grassiness. And then the show. “It tastes like the ancient grain that it is. It’s got a great O’Keeffe’s sister to sweetness unfolds around that. It’s a unique flavor. And it adds bite to it. It’s very earthy. When we do it risotto style - I cook a lot of depth to what you’re cooking, more so than honey.” mine al dente anyway - it has a nice chew to it, a full texture.” So is sorghum the next quinoa? Forgione has one word: be exhibited Low and slow Sriracha. “If someone had told us 10 years ago that this condi- Lee is not alone. He uses sorghum as a glaze for foie gras ment you can’t even pronounce was going to be the number ittle-known works by the younger sister of famed and highlights its distinct flavor in sorghum-and-grits ice one selling condiment, you wouldn’t have believed it,” he says. artist Georgia O’Keeffe will take center stage at an cream. Feathers calls it “an all-purpose item” that can be driz- “You never know.” — AP Lexhibit that will debut at the Dallas Museum of Art zled over biscuits, shines up breakfast and enlivens vinai- in 2017 before going on tour. The exhibit will feature grettes. Vivian Howard, chef and co-owner of The Chef and the about 40 paintings, watercolors, prints and drawings by Farmer in Kinston, North Carolina, has deployed sorghum in Ida O’Keeffe, along with photographs of her taken in the candied yams. Washington, DC chef and restaurateur Jeff 1920s by her sister’s husband, acclaimed photographer Tunks uses sorghum on his “low-and-slow” roast duck. And in Alfred Stieglitz. “She possessed a very good eye. She Philadelphia, chef Jeremy McMillan of Talula’s Garden com- was very skilled in the art of composition and also in bines it with black garlic to glaze carrots. technique,” said Sue Canterbury, curator of American art Demand for sorghum syrup has doubled during the last the museum and organizer of the exhibition. five years, says James Baier, executive secretary of the National Canterbury hopes the exhibit, titled “Ida O’Keeffe: Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Association, rising Sweet and Escaping Georgia’s Shadow,” will help reveal Ida spicy double O’Keeffe both as a person and an artist. Canterbury said sorghum she first became aware of Ida O’Keeffe after viewing one salad of her works in a private collection a couple of years ago. As she started researching her, the idea for the exhibit was born. The exhibit’s works will mostly come from private collections across the country, Canterbury said, adding that she’s been reading through correspon- dence to learn more about Ida O’Keeffe. “It’s still a voyage of discovery,” she said. The exhibit will take museum-goers through three decades of Ida O’Keeffe’s career, beginning in the 1920s. Canterbury said she was particularly struck by a series of abstract representations of lighthouses done in the 1930s, a time period in which Ida O’Keeffe drew positive attention from art critics. Ida Ten Eyck O’Keeffe, who died in 1961 at the age of 71, was the third of seven O’Keeffe chil- dren. She grew up in Wisconsin and was two years younger than her sister Georgia. Ida O’Keeffe took art lessons growing up, worked as an adult as a teacher at various posts across the country and as a nurse. She graduated with a master’s in fine arts from Columbia in 1932, when she was in her 40s. She moved to Los Angeles in 1942 where she used her artistic skills as a draftsman for an aircraft company as part of the war effort. Subsequent venues and dates for the exhibition tour will be announced later. — AP Blueberry sorghum spoon bread. — AP photos Sweet and spicy double sorghum salad lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014

Carlos Slim opens aquarium in Mexico

A ray swims at the Inbursa Aquarium in Mexico City.

Jellyfish swim in a tank at the Inbursa Aquarium.

A ray swims over a bed of coral at the Inbursa Aquarium in Mexico City, Friday, May 30, 2014. — AP photos

exican magnate Carlos Slim on Friday inaugurated a four-level, underground aquarium that is the biggest Min Latin America, housing 3,000 animals belonging to 230 species. The first visitors took an elevator underground to start the tour of the 400,000-gallon glass tank where blue, yel- low, orange and green fish swam among sharks and manta rays. In another floor there are several types of jellyfish and a sepa- rate massive fish tank houses piranhas, crocodiles and tiny tur- tles. There is also a small lagoon where visitors can touch a manta ray. Inbursa Aquarium director Alejandro Nasta says the water was brought from the Gulf of Mexico. “We decided to have the most striking (species), which is what everyone wants to see,” Nasta said. Nasta said penguins are among the main attractions that have not yet been brought to the aquarium. He added that he hopes the aquarium will eventually become home to as many as 10,000 marine animals belonging to 307 species. The aquarium was built in a upscale Mexico City neighborhood that is home to gleaming office towers largely built by Slim and across the street from the Soumaya Museum that he construct- ed to house six floors of works by Impressionists, Old Masters, Mexican muralists, anonymous Mesoamerican craftsmen and others. The aquarium has an entry fee of about $10. — AP A sandbar shark swims over a walkway during a press visit to the Inbursa Aquarium. Journalists film a tank containing rays and sharks.

Madly Yours launches at Harvey Nichols Kuwait adly Yours, the first Middle Eastern mineral creativity and glamour dedicated to beauty uniqueness vides a flawless all-natural look with the use of only You can find the full range of Madly Yours products and makeup brand in Kuwait has launched in Harvey and healthy skin for woman around the world, and for healthy and purified ingredients. Providing natural long makeup in Harvey Nichols at the Grand Avenue - The MNichols Kuwait at Grand Avenue - The Avenues. Arab women in particular. lasting coverage and establishing the perfect match for Avenues where a makeup and beauty specialist will assist Madly Yours reshapes the concept of beauty by creating Madly Yours makeup was designed for all the adven- any type of skin has become the primary focus of Madly you in choosing what suits your skin tone from the best customized makeup for every skin tone, age and prefer- turous women with glamorous and unique looks. The Yours. foundations, eye shadows, lipsticks and other beauty ence that reveals the natural glow in a healthy way. Madly custom made shades of colors allows all women to get During the launch of Madly Yours at Harvey Nichols products and cosmetics of the highest quality. Yours offers a wide range of beauty and makeup prod- the look they desire for any occasion. Madly Yours make- Kuwait, Maha Al-Otaibi commented: “We seek to be the ucts including more than 450 different items and colors. up and wide range of products help to bring out the nat- best mineral cosmetics brand offering the highest quality Madly Yours makeup has become the favorite of so many ural beauty of every woman. Maha Al-Otaibi, the creator of skincare products in the Middle East and across the women in a very short period of time as it inspires self- and founder of the brand, has a vision to create an inno- world. We aim to stay trendy and to constantly innovate confidence and is the complete essence of femininity, vative and gentle makeup beauty launch pad that pro- and create new shades and lines of cosmetic products.”

A woman is pictured with a painted face.

A woman holds still as an artist paints the rest of her body at the A man looks into the International Fonambules Body Paint Festival in Mexico City, camera as he holds Friday, May 30, 2014. The festival this year focuses on language

Body Paint Festival still for an artist. motifs. — AP photos Kanye West, Kim Kardashian are ready for another baby

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 36

‘I won?’ Spelling bee champs react over the years

nbridled jubilation. That’s the emotion most dis- Uplayed when champions are crowned for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Some will raise their trophies high in the air. Others will cover their mouths in shock. Still more will bow their heads in disbelief. One literally leaped for joy. Here are four decades worth of images chroni- cling reactions to being the best speller in the land. — AP In this June 1, 2006 photo, Katharine Close, of Spring In this May 31, 2012 photo, Snigdha Nandipati (right) 14, of San Diego, Lake, NJ reacts to winning the 2006 National Spelling reacts with her grandfather, Mallikarjanrao Chalavadi, from India, after Bee in Washington. winning the National Spelling Bee with the word “guetapens” in Oxon Hill, Md. — AP photos

In this June 14, 1973 photo, Barrie Trinkle, 13, of Ft Worth, In this June 10, 1971 photo Jonathan P Knisely,12, of Mullica Texas, reacts as she wins the 46th Annual National Spelling Bee Hills, NJ, holds his winner’s trophy high after winning the in Washington, DC. She spelled “onomastica” to eliminate her National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. last competitor and spelled “vouchsafe” to clinch the title.

In this May 29, 1997 photo, Rebecca Sealfon, 13, of Brooklyn, NY, reacts after winning the 70th annual National Spelling Bee in Washington. Sealfon won by cor- rectly spelling the word “euonym”.

In this May 28, 1998 photo, Jody-Anne Maxwell, 12, of In this May 30, 2013 photo, Arvind Mahankali, 13, of Bayside Hills, Ardenne High School in Kingston, Jamaica holds her tro- NY, watches as confetti falls after he won the National Spelling Bee phy after winning the 71st annual National Spelling Bee in by spelling the word “knaidel” correctly in Oxon Hill, Md. Washington. Maxwell correctly spelled “chiaroscurist.”

In this May 28, 1992 photo, Amanda Goad, 13, of Richmond, Va, winner of the 65th Annual Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee, holds up her trophy after winning by correctly In this June 3, 1999 photo Nupur Lala, 14, from Tampa, Fla reacts upon In this June 1, 1989 photo, Scott Isaaca from spelling “lyceum” to beat 226 other com- winning the 72nd annual National Spelling Bee in Washington after cor- Littleton, Colorado, reacts when he is declared the petitors in Washington. rectly spelling “logorrhea.” winner of the National Spelling Bee in Washington.